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    Swollen ankles

    Hi everyone! I am on my 3rd week following this WOE and I feel great as I am under total control of my eating behavior. What I am worried about is about the fact that my ankles are pretty swollen since the last couple of days. I must say that my TOM has been delayed for up to 4 days now, and I think it has to do with this. I am drinking >3L of water on a daily basis, exercise 3-4 times a week, so I think everything is fine. Has anybody else suffered this extreme water retention during phase of this WOE? I am starting to be a little worried and am going to the dr next week...

    BTW, I feel fine overall..I mean, nothing hurts at all...it's just this swelling that is so uncomfortable...
    F/38yrs/5'4"

    Starting date: June 18, 2007

    Starting weight: 243.76lbs
    Actual weight: 233.20lbs
    Weight June 25: 231.88lbs!

    Short-term weight goal: 221.76lbs by July 18, 2007
    Second starting date: May 26,2008
    Starting weight: 260.7lbs :bang:
    June 2: 256.3lb
    June 9: 253.22lb

    Minigoal #1: 250
    Minigoal #2: 240
    Minigoal #3: 230
    Minigoal #4: 220
    Minigoal #5: 200

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  • #2
    Re: Swollen ankles

    Sorry to hear you're having this discomfort.

    Can't say I've heard of other people having this, but dieting does make for some hormonal changes (also to monthly cycle, which might explain your delay) so this could be the reason. I'd see how you go for a while longer and then, if there's no change, go to your doctor. Better safe than sorry. I'm willing to bet though, that it'll pass pretty soon and you'll get back to normal.

    Let us know how you feel soon!
    Before and after:






    PLEDGING FLIGHTS
    Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

    Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
    F/56yrs/5'.4"
    SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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    • #3
      Re: Swollen ankles

      Well, guess what! My ankles are swollen because I am pregnant! Now I have to stop induction and go straight to Maintenance... and both happy and shocked as I was not planning on becoming pregnant at this moment...
      F/38yrs/5'4"

      Starting date: June 18, 2007

      Starting weight: 243.76lbs
      Actual weight: 233.20lbs
      Weight June 25: 231.88lbs!

      Short-term weight goal: 221.76lbs by July 18, 2007
      Second starting date: May 26,2008
      Starting weight: 260.7lbs :bang:
      June 2: 256.3lb
      June 9: 253.22lb

      Minigoal #1: 250
      Minigoal #2: 240
      Minigoal #3: 230
      Minigoal #4: 220
      Minigoal #5: 200

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      • #4
        Re: Swollen ankles

        Congratulations!!
        HW 303
        Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
        Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




        "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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        • #5
          Re: Swollen ankles

          Thank you, Emma!
          F/38yrs/5'4"

          Starting date: June 18, 2007

          Starting weight: 243.76lbs
          Actual weight: 233.20lbs
          Weight June 25: 231.88lbs!

          Short-term weight goal: 221.76lbs by July 18, 2007
          Second starting date: May 26,2008
          Starting weight: 260.7lbs :bang:
          June 2: 256.3lb
          June 9: 253.22lb

          Minigoal #1: 250
          Minigoal #2: 240
          Minigoal #3: 230
          Minigoal #4: 220
          Minigoal #5: 200

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          • #6
            Re: Swollen ankles

            Wow! What a turn up for the books. A lovely one! Many congratulations!
            Before and after:






            PLEDGING FLIGHTS
            Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

            Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
            F/56yrs/5'.4"
            SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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            • #7
              Re: Swollen ankles

              Thank you so much, sally! Now I am worried about what should I eat in order to not gain weight, not regain my CHs cravings and keep the baby healthy at the same time.
              F/38yrs/5'4"

              Starting date: June 18, 2007

              Starting weight: 243.76lbs
              Actual weight: 233.20lbs
              Weight June 25: 231.88lbs!

              Short-term weight goal: 221.76lbs by July 18, 2007
              Second starting date: May 26,2008
              Starting weight: 260.7lbs :bang:
              June 2: 256.3lb
              June 9: 253.22lb

              Minigoal #1: 250
              Minigoal #2: 240
              Minigoal #3: 230
              Minigoal #4: 220
              Minigoal #5: 200

              Comment

              • #8
                Re: Swollen ankles

                Congratulations what a lovely surprise for you and yours!

                The ladies in the pregnancy/nursing forum
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...aysprune=&f=66
                will I am sure have lots of advice for you on how not to add too much weight while following maintenance menus.
                Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                • #9
                  Re: Swollen ankles

                  Canela... definitely maintenance, where you only really take out sugar, white flour and highly processed foods. Should be very healthy for the baby.
                  There's a forum called "Pregnancy and Nursing on Atkins Low Carb Diets". You'll find it in the forum list. Several members are pregnant right now, and I'm sure will be able to share tips and give advice if you hop along there.
                  Before and after:






                  PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                  Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                  Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                  F/56yrs/5'.4"
                  SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Swollen ankles

                    Thank you both for your advise. I've had a look and found very useful info. I am sure I'll do fine this time! On my first pregnancy, I didn't have the info I have now, so this time I feel more secure. As long as I keep my blood sugar low, I will still keep my control, and I am happy for it.
                    F/38yrs/5'4"

                    Starting date: June 18, 2007

                    Starting weight: 243.76lbs
                    Actual weight: 233.20lbs
                    Weight June 25: 231.88lbs!

                    Short-term weight goal: 221.76lbs by July 18, 2007
                    Second starting date: May 26,2008
                    Starting weight: 260.7lbs :bang:
                    June 2: 256.3lb
                    June 9: 253.22lb

                    Minigoal #1: 250
                    Minigoal #2: 240
                    Minigoal #3: 230
                    Minigoal #4: 220
                    Minigoal #5: 200

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Re: Swollen ankles

                      Oooops! Sorry... didn't notice Eli had already given you a link there. Hadn't quite woken up when I posted! Glad you found there was some useful info there.
                      Before and after:






                      PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                      Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                      Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                      F/56yrs/5'.4"
                      SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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