HOW TO start OWL
Ready to learn even more about the Atkins Nutritional Approach, keep losing weight, feel energized and in control?
Here we go:
Net Carbohydrates during this phase:
Start with 25 grams per day. Each week, increase daily Net Carbs by 5 grams
Through OWL and beyond, Atkins will teach you how to add good carbs back into your diet. Once you start this phase, you’ll increase your daily carb intake from Induction’s 20 grams a day up to 25 grams during your first week of OWL. During week two of OWL, you can consume 30 grams of Net Carbs per day – and so on.
What you’ll eat during this phase
- Continue to enjoy adequate amounts of lean protein – chicken, turkey, lean beef, fish, shellfish, lamb, pork, veal, eggs, and a variety of vegetable proteins.
- Keep consuming those natural fats – olive oil, safflower oil, butter, and avocado.
- In addition, start adding variety, including new vegetables, berries, nuts and seeds – just remember to stick with your daily Net Carb count each week. Use the Acceptable Foods List for Phase 2 – and plan accordingly.
Finding your Critical Carbohydrate Level for Losing – CCLL
Your CCLL is your own very personal carbohydrate threshold. It’s the number of Net Carbs you can eat each day and still lose weight.
For example, let’s say you add 5 Net Carbs a week to your daily carb consumption until you get to 45 grams. Up to that point, you’ve kept losing weight, but at 45 grams of carbs per day, your weight loss stalls. Guess what, your CCLL is approximately 40 grams of Net Carbs per day. It’s that simple. You know that as long as you consume around 40 or fewer grams of Net Carbs daily, you’ll keep losing weight.
The really interesting thing is, everyone’s CCLL number is different.
Want to know why?
Stay focused and stay on OWL until you have about 10 pounds left to lose, then happily proceed to Pre-Maintenance
Let’s go plan the menu.
