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i don't know if it's atkins or the absence of wheat in my diet, but i suddenly no longer have swollen ankles atthe end of the day! yay!!
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Re: no more swollen ankles!
maybe both
as I am giving up wheat and stuff and atkins, i am almost agreeing with you, Its nice isnt it?Sandi
One day starts TODAY!
GLUTEN-FREE since (without cheating) 7/29/09ATKIN'S INDUCTION 8/1/0931 pounds gone so far
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Whoopeeeeee! My ankles are also not swelling any more. It's a nice effect...~Sarah
SW:343.0 (as of 7/30/2009)
CW:302.6 (as of 1/19/2010)
GW:146 (healthy BMI)
"I just discovered I'm allergic to sugar - I break out in fat!"
Mini Goals:
317 - pre-pregnancy weight - MET 9/29/2009
300 - Trip to Dayspa as a reward from my dad
287 - wedding weight
250 - mid 20's weight
235 - 19 yr old weight
180 - High School grad weight
146 - GOAL!Comment
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why does it have that effect? is there any science to it? i am curious...Comment
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Because of gravity, feet/ankles is where we most easily notice swelling. So when the swelling goes away, it will be also more noticeable there.Originally posted by owly View Post
First of all, Atkins has a natural diuretic effect, so you will be retaining less water than on other eating plans. Then you might be also eliminating foods that you are allergic too (e.g. wheat, which can be a problem for some people). Furthermore, you are likely giving your body better nutrition than before, which also helps move things around. Plus you are losing weight, so there's less pressure put on your feet."Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
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