Let's talk about sex...

[Milliesman]

(Warning! We are adults, not seventh graders. Although this is an adult conversation, PLEASE!!! keep this post clean and out of the gutter.)

Recently, I dropped about 19lbs since the beginning of induction and I have LOADS of energy now. This is transferring favorably to my bedroom antics. I was on Atkins before and never noticed this, but I (and my wife) certainly notice it now! I haven't felt this good since I left the Marines! Is this something that will be short lived or is it something I can look forward to down the road? Is this from the weight loss or from the diet or could I just be excited to be losing the weight?

[shaunawa]

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All of it! My husband and I experienced the same thing when we both dropped 25 lbs. - There was just a lot less weight to deal with... we were in better shape of course so things were not as stressed.

We both put some of the lbs. back on and I keep reminding him how wonderful it felt when we were both losing together.

Congrats on your new found honeymoon!

[Amber_Girl79]

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Isn't it great?!? I have lost 40lbs, my hubby 55lbs. We are loving it!!! It is all of the above....more energy, less stressed, and more flexible for sure! So have fun and know that it will only make you and your marriage stronger!

[Lyssie]

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Losing weight usually helps people feel better about themselves - more open during sexual activities, and happier in general... As a result, more nookie, which means more of the happy endorphins that you get from it, which usually means even more nookie.

[phil h]

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Not trying to be too graphic, but losing inches in the supra pubic area allows you to gain inches in the manhood area.Have read for every 10lbs lost you gain 1/4 inch.Not sure that is accurate, but losing that fat pad certainly gives the appearance of added length. Just a pleasant side effect of weight reduction.

[Milliesman]

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Not trying to be too graphic, but losing inches in the supra pubic area allows you to gain inches in the manhood area.Have read for every 10lbs lost you gain 1/4 inch.Not sure that is accurate, but losing that fat pad certainly gives the appearance of added length. Just a pleasant side effect of weight reduction.

WHAT!! HOLY CRAP!! I think I'm going to cry.

[momtomany1]

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I am like.. way way more flexible.

It definitely works.

[ikilledrafe]

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i agree, probably both, BUT i think losing the weight is a big part of your mental self esteem. Finally fitting into my cute night clothes has definately helped me and my hubby out. and i just can't wait for more to come.

[phil h]

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Testosterone production is diminshed with excess belly fat.Losing that fat in combination with exercise will stimulate the testes to produce.I have noticed after losing 25 lbs, a good portion in my belly, and walking 3-4 miles daily my erections are stronger and spontaneous.I am about to incorporate light weight training in my exercise regime.That is another way to increase testosterone.

[canway66]

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And just to add..another reason for the euphoric feeling is the fact that your blook sugar levels are now even keeled and not up and down. So you feel good all the time not just every once in a while. Congrats on the new sex life!!! Oooh Raah!

[ShaGio]

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Also.....
There is ADBB member (can't think of his name) who's quote says

Do Atkins and look better in your clothes
Do Atkins and exercise...look better naked!

Well I for one am shooting for the look better naked part!

[ceemarie]

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I think everyone feels better about themselves when they are in a healthy mode and that translates well into our sexuality. I know I don't mind being naked in front of my sweetie now that I have dropped some weight! And remember the most important thing.... SEX BURNS CALORIES!!!! So have it often!

[TitianWasp]

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Phil H is absolutely right. Unfortunately excess fat really mucks with your hormones, particularly with men:

"One of the most important factors that affect testosterone levels of men is an enzyme called aromatase, which is found in fat tissue. This enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone into estrogen, thus altering the ratio of estrogen to testosterone (Steiner MS et al 2003). Men who have excessive body fat, especially abdominal fat, are likely to have increased estrogen levels caused by aromatase activity and a dramatically increased estrogen level compared to testosterone. (Phillips GB 1993)"

Estrogen is great for many things - but one of the things it is not great for is increasing a gentleman's ardor in the bedroom.

[Eighties]

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I'm noticing the same thing after only five days back.

And if the reports of "regaining inches" is accurate I can't say that I see a nevative aspect here.

80s