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  • #1

    Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

    Hey every one....

    So weird question....Since I have been on the diet starting december 15th 2008 I havent been able to really sleep...I am up all hours of the night not going to bed until around 4:30....can you develop insomnia on atkins???



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  • #2
    Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

    Hmmm... took a second to really think about it...

    It's after midnight, here I am posting on Atkins, doing clenches to work my glutes while drinking water, with this on the other browser tab, volume UP:


    (((what do YOU think ?!?!???)))

    ~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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    • #3
      Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

      Hmmmm.... I wonder? at 1:10am... could it be because of Atkins?

      liz
      Highest wt 227
      Atkins start wt 215
      Restart 1/29/10 201
      Current 195
      Goal 149







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      • #4
        Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

        My mom swears by melitonin. Get directions on how much to take but she says it works. I don't have insomnia during atkins but I don't need to nap during the dy or sleep as much at night. I used to take daily naps because I was just so tired. I felt like I was druged when I ate carbs.
        31- F- 5'2"
        SW 275
        GW 180
        Start date: 9.18.2008
        Lost the first 30 pounds in 39 days!



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        • #5
          Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

          Sometimes to help sleep now, I take 1.5mg melatonin, 5-HTP (more intense dreaming), valerian &/or Kava Kava and if really want to sleep, some diphenhydramine, too. I tend to not have sleepies at 3 anymore during the day, thanks to Atkins, but I have to make myself get off the computer at some point!
          ~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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          • #6
            Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

            Hmmnow that i think about it i dont really sleep either i kinda force myself.. wow .. lol






            Sw-226
            Rsw-219
            Cw-...
            Gw-130People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.
            My inspiration-Aurbrey Lily (my Daughter) 2.5 years old

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            • #7
              Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

              try not eating 2-3 hours before bed you cant get raphid eye movement when your full

              when i stoped eating atleast 2 hours b4 bed it helped my insomnia alot

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              • #8
                Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

                I'm positive...and also, I have Dr tkins interview and he said to Larry King that he did not need 8hrs sleep and that the level of energy developed less need to spleep. I'll look for that interview..

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                • #9
                  Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

                  One things for sure. I haven't done low carb in over 3 years, and I'm fat again, and I don't sleep so well because of not being comfortable and snoring... so you're better off... And I will be again soon...

                  SW 327(2/1/10)- CW 306.2(2/18/10)- GW 190
                  I'm 23 and Male

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                  • #10
                    Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

                    I have been on induction for two weeks as of today - the thing I noticed most is that I don't fall asleep every time my butt hits the sofa. I used to drift off around 9:30 or 10 most nights...now I am forcing myself to bed at midnight. I was attributing it to excitement....but maybe not
                    Judy M
                    SW: 281/CW: 266/GW: 179
                    5'10 Female

                    Started 3/10/2009

                    Mini-goal #1: 250 pounds
                    Mini-goal #2: 230 pounds
                    Mini-goal #3: 210 pounds
                    Mini-goal #4: 190 pounds
                    Mini-goal #5: 179 pounds

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                    • #11
                      Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

                      i have not been having a problem sleeping but i think its because i work out so hard almost everyday
                      202.5/165/145

                      first goal-172 HIT 3/22/09
                      second goal-168 HIT 4/3/09
                      third goal-162 HIT 4/30/09 &
                      fourth goal-158
                      fifth goal- 152
                      sixth goal- 149
                      final goal- 145



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                      • #12
                        Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

                        If anything I've noticed that my sleeping habits have become better since starting Atkins! I used to lay in bed at night for 30, 45 minutes...sometimes an hour or more and just not fall asleep even if I was tired. Now I am lucky if I can make it through half a chapter in my evening reading before I start nodding off.

                        Whenever I have difficulty sleeping I take some melatonin (as a few others suggested). Just make sure you have the time to get a good 6-8 hours of sleep if you take it. The fun thing about melatonin is it gives you wicked vivid dreams!



                        Ryan's Road to ONEderland
                        Age: 25
                        Height: 6'2"; 1.89 meters
                        Starting Weight: 308 lbs; 140 kg
                        Atkins Start Date: 2/21/09
                        Mini Goal 1: 300 lbs; 136 kg reached 2/26/09
                        Mini Goal 2: 290 lbs; 132 kg reached 4/14/09
                        Mini Goal 3: 280 lbs; 127 kg reached 7/9/09
                        Mini Goal 4: 260 lbs; 118 kg
                        Mini Goal 5: 240 lbs; 109 kg
                        Mini Goal 6: 230 lbs; 105 kg NO LONGER OBESE!
                        Mini Goal 7: 220 lbs; 100 kg
                        Final Goal Weight: 195 lbs; 88 kg

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                        • #13
                          Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

                          I've heard cheese can keep you up, so avoid it a few hours before you go to sleep!
                          Height: 5'8



                          February Goals:
                          50 sit-ups/day
                          30 squats/day
                          25 push-ups/day
                          100oz water/day


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                          • #14
                            Re: Can you Develop INSOMNIA from atkins!!??!!

                            I had terrible insomnia for many years before I started Atkins. I would go to bed, toss and turn for hours, and finally give up and get up. I was always tired from not enough sleep.

                            Since starting Atkins, I fall asleep within minutes of going to bed, sleep all night, and always wake up feeling refreshed.

                            Also I used to always have heartburn. I had it bad on induction, but once I was past the three week mark, I haven't had it at all.

                            I can't believe the difference!
                            ...

                            Female, age 60, 5'5", small frame

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