Medication and induction

[LornaG]

hello

I have had to start medication (steroids) and have to be on them for 7 days. Has anybody else tried to lose with atkins and medication?

If I don't lose weight next week, I will not mind its just one of those things, but would just like to know.

Also, can I eat smoked things on this diet i.e., smoked salmon, mackerel etc?

Thank you

[Georgiana]

Re: Medication and induction

I have had to start medication (steroids) and have to be on them for 7 days. Has anybody else tried to lose with atkins and medication?

I haven't, but Dr. Atkins wrote they can cause water retention and weight gain. Steroids can also affect blood glucose levels, which can lead to cravings... so plan in such a way that you always have nutritious Induction foods available.

Also, can I eat smoked things on this diet i.e., smoked salmon, mackerel etc?

Yes. However, always read the list of ingredients.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Medication and induction

I did atkins while on steriods twice during my weight loss.

they effect that appetite suppression ketosis side effect big time so be careful not to over eat your legal foods and watch for high carb cravings.

The first time I still lost weight the second time I didn't but they messed up my thyroid hormon levels too and it was that that stopped the weight loss not the roids.