Owl enables you to up your carbs and have an acceptable ACE( atkins carbohydrate equilibrium). If you stay in induction for too long a period, your ACE will be lower than if you move to OWL and exercise. I know a few people who are in maintenance and have an ACE of 100 grams a day and they maintain their weight. You may lose more slowly but kick in some cardio and weights and it`ll still come off at a nice pace of 1, 1.5 maybe 2 pounds per week.