Those doing OWL - Omaha Weight Loss plan - Page 3

TerriMM · 06-30-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ASHLEY2HAWAII

I love this plan and will be loading on the 3rd and 4th cant wait to get started. This is so much more flexable and popcorn, yum!
Good luck everyone!
Ashley

Good luck Ashley!

ASHLEY2HAWAII · 06-30-2011, 01:07 PM

Thanks Terri, Im going to make this work this time, I've learned so much from the past round. Looking forward to starting.

Balance101 · 06-30-2011, 02:34 PM

Can you guys tell me if loss is slower on OWL than the original plan?

Missouri_Librarian · 06-30-2011, 04:26 PM

i think that probably depends on each person and even though you are allowed more calories on OWL, if you do go higher or not may depend on your loss..seems like most days i still just hit right above 500 cals.....My loss has been 13 pds in 15 days...i had a few hard days the last few days, with some things going on here, but besides that this woe has worked good for me..

Balance101 · 07-01-2011, 06:09 AM

Thanks so much for your reply Stacy! I think I will start on protocol and add items from OWL as necessary. Going to try for 40 days.

Lildrew · 07-01-2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Balance101

Thanks so much for your reply Stacy! I think I will start on protocol and add items from OWL as necessary. Going to try for 40 days.

Me too!! We can do it!! I prepared all my food for today last night. After being on Induction for MONTHS I am excited about having fruit and melba toast!

Today is my first day of 500 calories.

I am looking forward to hearing how it goes for you too!!

Gibby · 07-01-2011, 07:33 AM

I've been doing OWL for several days now and it seems to have slowed me down a bit, so my modification is just to add more veggies but NOT add the extra carbs and melon. And, I'm not going to use any of the butter sprays. Just more veggies - I never did understand why Dr. S wouldn't let us have zucchini - it's almost all water.....

I'll let you know if things get better.

metqa · 07-01-2011, 07:48 AM

Mind if I subscribe and lurk a bit?
I came across OWL last year and tried it my latest round. (It's hard for me using that acronym as I automatically think Atkins Ongoing Weight Loss

)

Anyway, I enjoyed the extra freedom, but it was a bit of a catch 22 cause it made things a bit more complicated, but seeing as how you can choose more or less complicated, it's nice to have options. The grissini, for example, Sometimes I really loved the grissini, but on work days it was really nice to have the popcorn. I'd split it between two sandwich bags and snack on on in the morning and the other in the evening, or one in the morning, and the grissini at dinner, and it didn't look weird to friends when I was eating normal popcorn while they ate corn chips.

I enjoyed having mushrooms, it's one of my favorite fungi, and while there are many veggie choices, I like that I can still choose lower calorie with a few garnish.

BTW, did you know that cucumber are high in potassium? i never had leg cramps much at all, but I was a cucumber fiend. I never had to take potassium pills. just tossing that out if people are feeling low on K.
Happy Friday! I'm not starting another round for a few weeks, so I'll just lurk a bit and watch your progress for ideas.

aery · 07-01-2011, 10:00 AM

I am having a bear of a time finding the PDF anywhere :blush:. I want to switch from the old protocol to OWL, can anyone point me in the right direction in a way that does not violate forum rules?

Balance101 · 07-01-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by aery

I am having a bear of a time finding the PDF anywhere :blush:. I want to switch from the old protocol to OWL, can anyone point me in the right direction in a way that does not violate forum rules?

Google this: omaha weight loss diet wordpress

Missouri_Librarian · 07-01-2011, 10:04 AM

google the words like this...omaha weight loss diet...the 2nd one down that says with pictures are the one that most of us use...you can also look at the archives there and it has more info..let me know if you need more help

TurnNBurn · 07-01-2011, 04:53 PM

Lettuce is unlimited on this plan ... and he advocates the walden farms dressing because it is zero cal ... hmmmm.

Thanks for the website directions, gals. I am considering this plan over Simeons, they did not have the food and drink options then that we have now.

Missouri_Librarian · 07-01-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balance101

Google this: omaha weight loss diet wordpress

Sorry I think we posted at same time...

Missouri_Librarian · 07-01-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurnNBurn

Lettuce is unlimited on this plan ... and he advocates the walden farms dressing because it is zero cal ... hmmmm.

Thanks for the website directions, gals. I am considering this plan over Simeons, they did not have the food and drink options then that we have now.

I am loving the waldens farm dressing....I have 2 bottles in fridge and the packs in my purse for on the go...I not only use it on salad but also on meat

I also love the fact that we can have popcorn...it has saved me many nights from getting in something i should not

Good luck

Charms · 07-02-2011, 05:39 AM

Morning ladies!

My Cushings and IBS are back on track so I am back on plan! I'm avoiding the scale. I don't want to know the damages just yet. Gonna eat clean and once I know things are working again I will look at where I am at.

Today's menu:

B: Tea and strawberries
L: Grilled chicken and veg
D: Steak stir fry with peppers

Lots and lots and lots of water!

Gibby · 07-02-2011, 07:30 AM

Down from 291.2 to 289.6 - finally got into the 280's!!!! Apparently my OWL modifications worked

Today's menu:

B-black coffee
L-turkey burger, tomatoes, onions, 1 melba toast, strawberries
D-sirloin steak, cucumbers, tomatoes, 1 melba toast, orange

Lots of water - it's going to be hot today

Charms · 07-02-2011, 07:41 AM

Congrats on the loss Gibby!

Sunny7 · 07-02-2011, 07:45 AM

i am thinking of the OWL plan my next round, just started p3, so will have a while to think about it---will be studying up on it and reading everyones advice and progress on this board

Missouri_Librarian · 07-02-2011, 10:23 AM

Good to have you back and know your feeling better Charms...

Wooohooooo CONGRATS to you Gibby,,,

Today is day 21 for me, but I am still not weighing....I was bad and all the way off plan for 2 days this week....Once I started with just one bite, it snowballed into a whole day off.....I could just kick myself...

Oh well onward and forward....Yesterday my 2nd bottle of drops arrived.....I am not going to go by any set number of days, am just going to hope/pray to stay on them until I hit goal of 152

Not quite sure of my meals today, will for sure post later......love sharing them and getting ideas from you all...:0)

Great job everyone..keep it up....have a wonderful holiday and weekend

Missouri_Librarian · 07-02-2011, 10:52 AM

Balance101 · 07-02-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Missouri_Librarian

Sorry I think we posted at same time...

Hehe, I saw that! Great minds...and all that.

Missouri_Librarian · 07-02-2011, 06:25 PM

Hope everyone had a strong day.....After my foul up days, I am still on plan....today was a struggle my body wanted sugar so bad, but I did not give in.....

Todays menu:

L; ground beef with cabbage and spices and chicken broth

D; chicken breast
mashed cauliflower
smoothie made with a orange and 5 strawberries and sweetener

might have my popcorn later, but I am stuffed from dinner...

Have a great night all...

Charms · 07-03-2011, 02:14 PM

Happy Sunday fellow OWLers! Hope you are all enjoying a grand on plan day

I've been in the pool so my minimal exercise is done. Today's menu:

B: sm apple
L: grilled chicken over baby spinach and tomatoes with ACV
D: grilled steak (too hot to cook inside!) and cucumber salad, blueberries

I will have some popcorn later if I am hungry. So far so good tho

Charms · 07-04-2011, 08:23 AM

Happy Independence Day!!!

Did some chores early this morning and plan on spending the rest of the day in the pool. Food is already prepared so I WILL stay on plan today

B: Blueberries and green tea
L: Grilled chicken, green beans and cucumber salad
D: Stuffed pepper

Missouri_Librarian · 07-04-2011, 08:39 AM

YUM...sounds like a good day Charms....

I am moving on to P3 today....I am pretty burned out on P2...:0(

Charms · 07-05-2011, 07:33 AM

Let us know how you stabilize on P3 Stacy! I'm sure you'll do great

Down 3 pounds. 6 more to get into virgin territory. Hope it comes quickly

Today's food:

B: apple
L: grilled chicken and steamed broccoli
D: grilled steak and cucumber salad

ASHLEY2HAWAII · 07-05-2011, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missouri_Librarian

I am loving the waldens farm dressing....I have 2 bottles in fridge and the packs in my purse for on the go...I not only use it on salad but also on meat

I also love the fact that we can have popcorn...it has saved me many nights from getting in something i should not

Good luck

I love most of the dressings too, my favorite is the chipoltle ranch and I just tried the sesame ginger, OMG was that ever good. I m going to try marinating shrimp in it. It really helps to get the salad greens down.

Charms · 07-05-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ASHLEY2HAWAII

I love most of the dressings too, my favorite is the chipoltle ranch and I just tried the sesame ginger, OMG was that ever good. I m going to try marinating shrimp in it. It really helps to get the salad greens down.

Oh that sounds delicious! Thanks for mentioning it! Their website says Jewel carries it in store so I will be stopping by today to pick some up.

Missouri_Librarian · 07-05-2011, 10:25 AM

I also love the chipolte ranch and the honey mustard...I am not much of a salad eater so that is about the only way to get my salad down

The other day I mixed some drained tuna, lettuce and chipolte ranch and had it for lunch

Also use both on my meat....yum on the shrimp idea, that sounds great, thanks

Today is day 1 of no drops...I had a bad night last night, but knew i would as we went out for the 4th....today i am just going to eat as it is a P2 day, just going to increase my meat....will do this for next 3 days, then will eat as i am on induction but will continue my fruit if i dont go out of my 2 pd window...

Missouri_Librarian · 07-05-2011, 10:28 AM

Charms, maybe you can answer this...

I know I am not supposed to lose on P3...but if i want to lose, when can I start doing that??...and if my body is used to what I eat for the 3 weeks on P3,( higher cals and carbs) isnt it going to be hard to lose when i hit P4 and try to lower cals/carbs?...will i have to do drops again to lose more???..sorry if this sounds confusing, i am a bit confused as i am not at the weight i want to stop at

07-01-2011, 07:48 AM	#68
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	Mind if I subscribe and lurk a bit? I came across OWL last year and tried it my latest round. (It's hard for me using that acronym as I automatically think Atkins Ongoing Weight Loss ) Anyway, I enjoyed the extra freedom, but it was a bit of a catch 22 cause it made things a bit more complicated, but seeing as how you can choose more or less complicated, it's nice to have options. The grissini, for example, Sometimes I really loved the grissini, but on work days it was really nice to have the popcorn. I'd split it between two sandwich bags and snack on on in the morning and the other in the evening, or one in the morning, and the grissini at dinner, and it didn't look weird to friends when I was eating normal popcorn while they ate corn chips. I enjoyed having mushrooms, it's one of my favorite fungi, and while there are many veggie choices, I like that I can still choose lower calorie with a few garnish. BTW, did you know that cucumber are high in potassium? i never had leg cramps much at all, but I was a cucumber fiend. I never had to take potassium pills. just tossing that out if people are feeling low on K. Happy Friday! I'm not starting another round for a few weeks, so I'll just lurk a bit and watch your progress for ideas. __________________ "You have to understand zat ven a vampire forgoes . . .the b-vord, zere is a process zat ve call transference? Zey force Zemselves to desire somesing else? . . .But your friend chose . . . coffee. And now he has none." "You can find him some coffee, or . . .you can keep a vooden stake and a big knife ready. You vould be doink him a favor, believe me." Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett IBKKF 898 Metqa's P4 JUDDD Journal

07-02-2011, 10:23 AM	#79
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	Good to have you back and know your feeling better Charms... Wooohooooo CONGRATS to you Gibby,,, Today is day 21 for me, but I am still not weighing....I was bad and all the way off plan for 2 days this week....Once I started with just one bite, it snowballed into a whole day off.....I could just kick myself... Oh well onward and forward....Yesterday my 2nd bottle of drops arrived.....I am not going to go by any set number of days, am just going to hope/pray to stay on them until I hit goal of 152 Not quite sure of my meals today, will for sure post later......love sharing them and getting ideas from you all...:0) Great job everyone..keep it up....have a wonderful holiday and weekend __________________ 2013 Goals for Stacy 1. Hit 100 pounds gone 2. Maintain Goal 3. Better My Mind, Body AND Spirit Survive menopause, insomnia, migraines and hypothyroidism with a smile.....sigh Last edited by Missouri_Librarian; 07-02-2011 at 10:24 AM..

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06-30-2011, 01:07 PM	#62
ASHLEY2HAWAII Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: GILBERT, AZ Posts: 408 Gallery: ASHLEY2HAWAII Stats: 195/191/125 WOE: HCG INJECTIONS THEN JUDD Start Date: RESTART 7/05/12	Thanks Terri, Im going to make this work this time, I've learned so much from the past round. Looking forward to starting.

06-30-2011, 02:34 PM	#63
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	Can you guys tell me if loss is slower on OWL than the original plan?

06-30-2011, 04:26 PM	#64
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	i think that probably depends on each person and even though you are allowed more calories on OWL, if you do go higher or not may depend on your loss..seems like most days i still just hit right above 500 cals.....My loss has been 13 pds in 15 days...i had a few hard days the last few days, with some things going on here, but besides that this woe has worked good for me..

07-01-2011, 06:09 AM	#65
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	Thanks so much for your reply Stacy! I think I will start on protocol and add items from OWL as necessary. Going to try for 40 days.

07-01-2011, 07:33 AM	#67
Gibby Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,398 Gallery: Gibby Stats: Not telling/Might tell/Will shout from the rooftop WOE: Whatever works Start Date: 7/23/2012	I've been doing OWL for several days now and it seems to have slowed me down a bit, so my modification is just to add more veggies but NOT add the extra carbs and melon. And, I'm not going to use any of the butter sprays. Just more veggies - I never did understand why Dr. S wouldn't let us have zucchini - it's almost all water..... I'll let you know if things get better.

07-01-2011, 10:00 AM	#69
aery Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1 Gallery: aery	I am having a bear of a time finding the PDF anywhere :blush:. I want to switch from the old protocol to OWL, can anyone point me in the right direction in a way that does not violate forum rules?

07-01-2011, 10:04 AM	#71
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	google the words like this...omaha weight loss diet...the 2nd one down that says with pictures are the one that most of us use...you can also look at the archives there and it has more info..let me know if you need more help

07-01-2011, 04:53 PM	#72
TurnNBurn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 942 Gallery: TurnNBurn	Lettuce is unlimited on this plan ... and he advocates the walden farms dressing because it is zero cal ... hmmmm. Thanks for the website directions, gals. I am considering this plan over Simeons, they did not have the food and drink options then that we have now.

07-02-2011, 05:39 AM	#75
Charms Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,437 Gallery: Charms Stats: Here we go again!	Morning ladies! My Cushings and IBS are back on track so I am back on plan! I'm avoiding the scale. I don't want to know the damages just yet. Gonna eat clean and once I know things are working again I will look at where I am at. Today's menu: B: Tea and strawberries L: Grilled chicken and veg D: Steak stir fry with peppers Lots and lots and lots of water!

07-02-2011, 07:30 AM	#76
Gibby Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,398 Gallery: Gibby Stats: Not telling/Might tell/Will shout from the rooftop WOE: Whatever works Start Date: 7/23/2012	Down from 291.2 to 289.6 - finally got into the 280's!!!! Apparently my OWL modifications worked Today's menu: B-black coffee L-turkey burger, tomatoes, onions, 1 melba toast, strawberries D-sirloin steak, cucumbers, tomatoes, 1 melba toast, orange Lots of water - it's going to be hot today

07-02-2011, 07:41 AM	#77
Charms Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,437 Gallery: Charms Stats: Here we go again!	Congrats on the loss Gibby!

07-02-2011, 07:45 AM	#78
Sunny7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,414 Gallery: Sunny7	i am thinking of the OWL plan my next round, just started p3, so will have a while to think about it---will be studying up on it and reading everyones advice and progress on this board

07-02-2011, 10:52 AM	#80
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13

07-02-2011, 06:25 PM	#82
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	Hope everyone had a strong day.....After my foul up days, I am still on plan....today was a struggle my body wanted sugar so bad, but I did not give in..... Todays menu: L; ground beef with cabbage and spices and chicken broth D; chicken breast mashed cauliflower smoothie made with a orange and 5 strawberries and sweetener might have my popcorn later, but I am stuffed from dinner... Have a great night all...

07-03-2011, 02:14 PM	#83
Charms Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,437 Gallery: Charms Stats: Here we go again!	Happy Sunday fellow OWLers! Hope you are all enjoying a grand on plan day I've been in the pool so my minimal exercise is done. Today's menu: B: sm apple L: grilled chicken over baby spinach and tomatoes with ACV D: grilled steak (too hot to cook inside!) and cucumber salad, blueberries I will have some popcorn later if I am hungry. So far so good tho

07-04-2011, 08:23 AM	#84
Charms Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,437 Gallery: Charms Stats: Here we go again!	Happy Independence Day!!! Did some chores early this morning and plan on spending the rest of the day in the pool. Food is already prepared so I WILL stay on plan today B: Blueberries and green tea L: Grilled chicken, green beans and cucumber salad D: Stuffed pepper

07-04-2011, 08:39 AM	#85
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	YUM...sounds like a good day Charms.... I am moving on to P3 today....I am pretty burned out on P2...:0(

07-05-2011, 07:33 AM	#86
Charms Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,437 Gallery: Charms Stats: Here we go again!	Let us know how you stabilize on P3 Stacy! I'm sure you'll do great Down 3 pounds. 6 more to get into virgin territory. Hope it comes quickly Today's food: B: apple L: grilled chicken and steamed broccoli D: grilled steak and cucumber salad

07-05-2011, 10:25 AM	#89
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	I also love the chipolte ranch and the honey mustard...I am not much of a salad eater so that is about the only way to get my salad down The other day I mixed some drained tuna, lettuce and chipolte ranch and had it for lunch Also use both on my meat....yum on the shrimp idea, that sounds great, thanks Today is day 1 of no drops...I had a bad night last night, but knew i would as we went out for the 4th....today i am just going to eat as it is a P2 day, just going to increase my meat....will do this for next 3 days, then will eat as i am on induction but will continue my fruit if i dont go out of my 2 pd window...

07-05-2011, 10:28 AM	#90
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	Charms, maybe you can answer this... I know I am not supposed to lose on P3...but if i want to lose, when can I start doing that??...and if my body is used to what I eat for the 3 weeks on P3,( higher cals and carbs) isnt it going to be hard to lose when i hit P4 and try to lower cals/carbs?...will i have to do drops again to lose more???..sorry if this sounds confusing, i am a bit confused as i am not at the weight i want to stop at