After doing the Induction Phase you are ready for the slower phase of the diet. It is not unusual for a person not to lose any weight during the 3rd or 4th week.
The body adjusts itself to the loss from induction and although you may feel you are not losing you are. Remember you probably lost around 8 to 10 lbs on induction. It is better to average out your weight loss over a month instead of weekly. Induction helped you jump-start weight loss by getting your body to utilize fat for fuel. You should have stayed on Induction for a minimum of two weeks, but it is perfectly safe to follow it for six months or longer. Your results during the first two weeks of Induction enable you to understand your individual resistance to weight loss. The greater your degree of metabolic resistance, the longer remaining on Induction may be necessary to achieve significant results.
But, you can certainly move into Ongoing Weight Loss after two weeks when:
• You are bored with Induction.
• You are willing to slow your rate of weight loss in exchange for more food choices.
• You do not have a considerable amount of weight to lose (20 pounds), or you have lost enough weight to be within 20 pounds of your goal weight.
A healthy weight loss is anywhere from 1/2 to 2 lbs a week. During Ongoing Weight Loss, your goal is to determine your CCLL (carb level for losing). Start by increasing your carbs. by 5 gram increments until you determine your CCLL. This could be anywhere from 20 up to 60 gms. a day. This is unique for everyone. You will stay on OWL until you have reached anywhere from 5 to 10 lbs within your goal weight
