Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

[MissMel]

Re: Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

I know this was posted some time ago but I began taking Lexopro back in June and was concerned what it would do to my WL and the first 2 wks at 10 mg I lost 4 lbs...I have been on 20 mg since then I have been losing as long as I stick to the Atkins program. I have found for me its not the med that makes me gain its failure to really stick to the program.

[sweety1956]

Re: Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

Thanks to both of you for you information. My daughter is more motivated now and has found some recipes she loves. Tonite we made chicken tenders using heavy cream,carb options ranch dressing and seasonings and rolling them in flax meal, & grated parmesan and then frying them in oil. She also made honey mustard with mustard, mayo & splenda. Slowly but surely we are getting there!

[MissMel]

Re: Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

That sounds yummy...I think I need to pick some of that Flax Meal up. Thanks for recipe...I need to get more creative. My kids aren't particularly on Atkins but they often eat the same things, we have been trying to make our meals more low carb just easier on me but they also get much more. Since beginning my WL 2 1/2 yrs ago my kids eat MUCH more healthier than average kids do...my 4 yr old won't let me sit down to eat without begging for a salad of her own. I must be doing something right!

[sweety1956]

Re: Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

You definitely are! Enjoy!

:>)

[Devi]

Re: Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

Just thought I'd check in and let everyone know that despite my Depakote and it's nasty habit of making people gain and retain weight...I have now dropped another 1.5 pounds. So, I'm not too worried anymore that it's going to cause a problem!

Maybe all the doctors that keep telling people that they need to exercize 2 hours a day or forget losing on Depakote, should start suggesting a low-carb diet and see how it works for thier patients with weight issues due to the meds.

[Peytonn]

Re: Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

3 pounds a week isn't a bad rate no matter what! keep up the good work!

[Natasha]

Re: Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

I take zoloft(just started back) 50 mg...and I literally have to force myself to eat sometimes. But this normally tapers off after a few weeks of consistently taking it.

Hope this helps

[Natasha]

Re: Can you loose on Atkins while takig antidepressants...?

Oh but lost 15 lbs in 1 month