PMS & Atkins

[big_bad_john]

Re: PMS & Atkins

You mean there's a time when women DONT have PMS????

(Ducks)

[staziaw]

Re: PMS & Atkins

You better be duckin', boy!!!! I throw a mean curveball!!!

We love you Big Bad John!

Stacy

[SuperDork]

Re: PMS & Atkins

I can say that personally...My pms has been better and worse in some ways. Better because I haven't gotten my usual bout of headaches and backaches. Worse because I was about 5 times more irritable and about 20 times more over-emotional. The emotional thing with me was Bad this month. Usually it's just a PMS thing for me, but it's been the entire duration...I've just been up and down. And that's made my eating and not cheating, much harder. Because I think I'd usually deal with all of this with a big bowl of chocolate ice cream (or two....and donuts.. ) and this time I've just had to ride it out. And I've also noticed it's been longer this time...not nearly as heavy at all, but much longer.

But the great thing for me - No cramps! And I've always gotten horrid cramps, like me laying in bed for the first few days, wanting to die cramps...I might as well have had stock in Midol because I had to take those to feel like I could survive. Haven't needed them (and wouldn't take them anyway because of all the caffiene) and that's been great.

Now if I could just get the emotions toned down....

[ValidRouge]

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Since on Atkins I'm regular like clockwork. I get crampy and nauseaus on my first/second day and then all is well. My problem is the two weeks before it....OMG I turn into a raving lunatic. So, for 2 weeks of the month I'm just sweet as pie, and then 2 weeks of being (as Heidi put it) Godzilla. I actually feel sorry for my husband....he bears the brunt of it. I've done the primrose oil...but it doesn't seem to help that. The bad part is I *KNOW* that my emotions are going whacky...and the rational part of me knows it's irrational behavior, but I just can't control it. I feel rage. Soooooooooooo...I'm hoping to get this weight off, get preggo, have the baby and then go back on Depo Provera for the rest of my life LOL

[Elizellen]

Re: PMS & Atkins

Just a reminder to you ladies who want to access the Women's forum.

To be accepted you do need to alter your signature block to say you are female (just the letter F will do if your signature is getting long!) and then click on the 'Group memberships' option on your User CP section then click on the link beside the Atkins for Women forum title to send a message to the admins to be subscribed to the forum.

If you have already done that but not yet been subscribed send me a PM and I will chase it up.

[kjspea]

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Thanks for all the responses. I am going through a very difficult PMS time here. I am so bloated, irritable and feel so totally out of sorts - way more than I have ever experienced. I purchased the Primrose Oil, thanks for the suggestions.

It is a real bummer to go through induction during PMS time.

[kjspea]

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Hello! How come I can't get into the women's forum? Is there a way to prove that I am actually a female? I have been rejected from the forum. (Because I might actually be a male who wants to talk about PMS? )

I was wondering if the forum is even active???

[Atkid]

Re: PMS & Atkins

Just a reminder to you ladies who want to access the Women's forum.

To be accepted you do need to alter your signature block to say you are female (just the letter F will do if your signature is getting long!) and then click on the 'Group memberships' option on your User CP section then click on the link beside the Atkins for Women forum title to send a message to the admins to be subscribed to the forum.

If you have already done that but not yet been subscribed send me a PM and I will chase it up.

Just put your F in you signature and should be admitted kjspea

[kjspea]

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Thank you Atkid, I spent too much time trying to get into my profile, settings, etc. to prove I am "F".

[Elizellen]

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Are you able to access the women's forum now, kjspea?

[kjspea]

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Thanks for checking in, Elizellen, I think it's just one of those things that was not meant to be. I have been trying for over 2 weeks with no responses.

[Elizellen]

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According to your 'public profile' you ARE a member of the forum now, kjspea, so you ought to be able to access and post there now. If not send a PM to Bren and let her know you cant get in and when she has time I am sure she will fix it.

[Starmaker]

Re: PMS & Atkins

L Glutamine saved me from PMS. ZERO sweets cravings! I can't believe it really. I fell face first every cycle, but not anymore. The scale is moving (slowly but moving) and the cravings are gone!