A plug for a multivitamin-

[oletaterhead]

Yeah, I read the book, but I couldn't get back in the routine of taking my multivitamin when I restarted Atkins.

I lost about 10-11 pounds over about 6 weeks, then kinda stalled.

I went out and bought a new multivitamin, and have been taking it religiously.

With no change in any other factors (water intake, exercise, diet), I have lost another 4 pounds in the last 2 weeks.

The Good Doctor explains why this is in the book. No matter how balanced and mineral rich you might *think* your daily intake might be, my money is on the fact that it doesn't contain amino acids like L-Carnatine among other necessary nutrients.

For what it's worth....A quality multivitamin can make all the difference.

Taylor-

[hulagrl1120]

excellent post :yes

[Dawn]

Very true and it's important to read the back of your multivitamin to see what you are getting.

For instance, as a woman I need 1000 mg of calcium a day. I figured I was getting enough, but after reveiwing my diet and then checking my multivitamin (which only had 100 mg of calcium) I realized I wasn't getting enough and bought calcium supplements.

L-Carnitine was a big help when I stalled one time.

Dawn

[camera]

Can someone advise of perhaps what brand of MV might include
L-Carnitine? Thanks!

I only take Centrum Carb Assist right now and I have a feeling it's not cutting it... I hate taking pills... so I only want to take one a day, not a bunch from different bottles ... any suggestions as to how I can get everything I need in one shot (one pill)?

[oletaterhead]

Well, I can tell you that GNC Mega Man does include it, but I would venture a guess that you are not going to buy that one. I checked on the GNC Ultra Women's one-a-day, and it does not contain the amino acid blend; instead, it contains some kind of fruit extract blend.

Maybe some of the well versed women here can help you out!