Side benefits to this WOE

[mklap1]

I am compelled to share a couple of things I've noticed since I've been on Atkins

1) my skin is clear. I've had acne since I was in high school..I'm 37 now. The only time my skin was clear was when I was pregnant. After I started Atkins, my skin has totally cleared up with very infrequent blemishes. I suspect it's the sugar.

2) The bigger thing I've noticed is that I don't need as much psychotropic medication now. When I started, I was on Lithium (1000 mg), Ability (2 tabs a day), Zoloft (100 mg a day) and Topamax (4 tabs a day)....plus a sleeping pill. Now I'm only taking 100 mg a day of Zoloft and that's it!

I'm exercising regularly too, which I consider to be a contributing factor...the two go hand in hand.


Melissa

[karen1963]

benefits

Wow, I agree with the benefits that you mentioned. It's funny, I was looking for an up-beat post to share what I wanted to share and this is it. Thank you.

I have also noticed my hair grows quickly and my nails have no white spots in them for vitamin deficiencies.

I love this wol. I lost thirty lbs, down to 110 from 140 in about 5 months. Have been working on owl for about two weeks. So far all is good. no weight gain, as a matter of fact I think I lost another lb.

I feel great for the first time in 6 years I can wear my shirts tucked into my jeans and feel good doing it!

My mood has improved and is more stable.
I like to go shopping.

Most important, this really has become a way of life. Every day I am aware of what I eat and I don't have to look at the books all the time.
If I want to cheat, I know the consequences. Funny thing is, I really have had no desire to cheat. Oh sure, I would like a piece of cake or a doughnut once in a while, but there are other things that are allowed on Atkins that will satisfy that craving.

I Love this WOL and will share information about it with anyone who asks.

[Donnie]

I congratulate you on being able to drop most of your medications. I have been hoping to do that also but so far after 50 pounds, all I have been able to delete is the blood pressure meds. not that I am complaining! I am glad of that.
I have also noticed a clearer complection and thicker, shinier hair. I went in for a physical last week and my doc was so amazed how well I have been doing. (although the sneak has ordered a nutritional panel for next week). I plan to show him up on that one too as I eat very well.

[MidnightJulliett]

:clapping :clapping :clapping I am very proud of you!!! Being able to lower medications etc is a great achievement.