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    any effects on Complexion?

    has anyone's skin complexion improved while on Atkin's?
    because of my bingeing, my skin went from smooth and clear to totally PIMPLY!
    i'm hoping starting on Atkin's my clear my complexion.

    there are two sch's of thought on this i think:
    1) eating so much fat will lead to more breakouts, and worsen complexion?
    2) pimples and acne are due to too much high carbohydrate foods with refined sugar?

    your opinions.
    Tags: complexion?, effects
  • #2
    Re: any effects on Complexion?

    I think the proof is in the before and after pages! If you look at the before pictures as beautiful as people may be they have a dull patchy skin appearance. Then you look at the after pictures and they are glowing with this beautiful gorgeous skin.
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    You make the choice to be who you were yesterday, with each new dawn we are given the opportunity to recreate ourselves.
    Started 28 July 2008
    F/39/5'7"
    SW 244/ CW 234/ GW155
    Starting BMI-38.2

    Restarted March 23 2009






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    • #3
      Re: any effects on Complexion?

      My skin has been amazing since I have been on Atkins. Drastic improvement!
      Started January 1, 2010
      Female 37 5.4
      SW 177cw 177 GW 125

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      • #4
        Re: any effects on Complexion?

        Much better skin! Eating all those good fats really keeps your skin moisturized but I do notice that my skin is a little oilier than before but not so much that its a big deal as I always had dry skin anyway
        31 years old
        293/293/180
        5'6"


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        • #5
          Re: any effects on Complexion?

          Totally cleared up.
          Elsie150
          Female 44, 5'
          SW241/CW215/GW150
          Never Ending Induction Recipes
          http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

          You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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          • #6
            Re: any effects on Complexion?

            My skin is better than it has ever been. I used to have breakouts all the time, and my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin were so flaky you'd think I'd had psoriasis. No amount of moisturizer, cream, or anything would clear it up. Now my skin is silky smooth, no breakouts, and *glowing*. I love it.
            36/F 5'2
            Started Induction Aug 6/08


            An apple a day keeps anyone away if you throw it hard enough!

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            • #7
              Re: any effects on Complexion?

              I think you have to take into consideration several influencing factors besides the fact of being "on Atkins".
              1. The stage you are at (ie, induction, versus a higher rung)
              2. Your beginning complexion, age, adiposity, former dietary habits, health etc.
              3. Stresses and hormonal influences can vary complexion rapidly independent of other influences
              4. composition of the fats in your diet (the good, the bad and the ugly)
              5. Hygiene.

              A note - by complexion, I'm not referring to skin tightness/wrinkles. The skin does tend to get looser as you loose the weight - there are other threads out there dealing with that issue.

              My own complexion improved, until I stressed out and picked pimples....

              but this too does pass!
              ~Susan
              49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

              Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
              2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
              but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

              .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
              (((on temporary break)))
              Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

              "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

              sheesh

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              • #8
                Re: any effects on Complexion?

                I've always had pretty good skin - but it's been even better overall
                sigpicErika: 32y/oF, 5'8" start Atkins 6/22/08 201.6
                highest wt. 253lbs



                190 - 7/16/08
                180 - 8/16/08
                170 - 9/10/08
                164.5 10/8/08 Healthy Weight!!!
                160 - 10/31/08
                150 - 12/12/08
                148 10/2009
                147 1/2010
                146 2/20/2010
                145 -

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                • #9
                  Re: any effects on Complexion?

                  My skin used to be terrible (as in at least 7-10 cystic pimples at all times, despite going through an accutane regimen), and has cleared up significantly since giving up refined carbohydrates in mid-July. Since starting Atkins in mid-August, I have not had a single pimple on my face, and the tone, balance, and color of my skin are amazing. My husband even thinks I'm wearing makeup when I'm not. 2 weeks in, and I'm glowing. I can't wait to see what my skin looks like a year from now!



                  5'5" Size: 14/16-ish, Goal: 8

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                  • #10
                    Re: any effects on Complexion?

                    My face looks alot better when i am on atkins. My face is no longer red and blotchy, less pimples, i don't break out from wearing coverup anymore, and the dark circles under my eyes have lightened. Another unrelated thing i have noticed is that i dont overheat anymore and sweat less.
                    25/F
                    Start Date 7/31/08
                    HW247.8/SW242/CW211.8/GW135
                    Mini Goals
                    227 ( 9-6-08 ) 222 ( 9-19-08 )
                    217 (10-3-08 ) 212 (10-23-08 )
                    Went off diet in Jan 09 and gained it all back by Nov. Had family issues Dec and Jan and gained even more. Started back Feb 3, 2010 at 254.

                    Mini Goals
                    244 (2-13-10)
                    224 (4-26-10)
                    214

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                    • #11
                      Re: any effects on Complexion?

                      I am on day 6 of Induction and am noticing the sweating less!! Someone also commented on how great my skin looked yesterday which was a massive compliment! Give it time I am sure you will see a difference!


                      Janie: Female, 40 young, [Re] started 18 January 2010

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