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Hello everyone, I have just recently re-started the induction phase. However, I;m starting to notice a lot of pimples. Has anyone been through this? and how did they fix it? any suggestions?
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I have less but I think it's because I drink more water than I used to.27/f/5'10"
HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160Comment
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I think it's either your body not yet having adjusted to the higher fat content of your diet, or you may have eated too much of your fat in the form of animal fats. Eating a lot of chicken with the skin on almost always makes me break out.
But also, though zits plagued me early on in Atkins, my complexion actually got clearer than before I started, after a few weeks.~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..."
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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
sheeshComment
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Estrogen is released when fat cells start doing their thang! It also accounts for mood swings. It is only temporary. Keep up the good fight, thinning minnies!Comment
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Yep, I'll bet it's an estrogen thing, 'cause I've never had any kind of problem.
Gosh, I'm glad I'm a guy -- it's SO much easier!-Chris
Male, 58 5'4"
First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost
Down 33.5 pounds from highest weightComment
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Rub it in.Comment
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It is! I know when I start out I have acne, and I never have it when I'm in ketosis (unless it's estrogen due to monthly girlie stuff). I never have pimples unless I'm not releasing fat! Then I'm fat and a zitmeister.Comment
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Yes - my skin is in the best condition it ever has been - not a spot in sight!! Stick to it and you'll get there in the end.
jane x5ft 4 / female - age 36 start date - 20th March 2006 -restarted 8th August 2006 sw188/cw150/gw147
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Actually....testosterone is one thing that causes acne, however, mostly in younger men...ahem..no offense...not saying you are lacking in testosterone or anything, Chris!
Originally posted by Chris
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I have lost:
107 Pounds
16" from my chest
17" from my waist
12" from my hips
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End of September (Kid's B-Days) Goal: 215 lbs MET
Christmas Goal: Under 200 lbs
Valentine's Day Goal: 185 lbs
Next Summer's Goal: 175 lbs!Comment
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Most researchers agree that acne isn't caused by greasy foods or chocolate. The cause isn't definitive, however, hormones, oil from products or environment are considered to be causes.
Stress can be a factor too, and changing your way of eating is pretty stressful.
No Weigh Until Christmas Day!!!
Happily Married American Atkineer!(translation, males, please NO PMs asking for my help, please ask the board for advice, thanks!)
I have lost:
107 Pounds
16" from my chest
17" from my waist
12" from my hips
G-Mom's Challenges...
End of September (Kid's B-Days) Goal: 215 lbs MET
Christmas Goal: Under 200 lbs
Valentine's Day Goal: 185 lbs
Next Summer's Goal: 175 lbs!Comment
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That's never been an issue. I have enough to spare, if anyone's a bit short.Originally posted by G-Mom
Thank goodness for testosterone; it's one of the main reasons that it's so nice being a guy!-Chris
Male, 58 5'4"
First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost
Down 33.5 pounds from highest weightComment
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I've battled mild/moderate acne since i was a teenager.Originally posted by G-Mom
Stress is definately a factor! I always break out when stressed.
My dermatologist also says that foods do not cause it, however if you are eating greasy food, then touching your face, that can aggrevate it. I've always found that hand creams will make me break out. Because once on my hands I touch my face, the excess oil ends up on my already oily skin.
I've also found the less I do to my skin the better. the less products I use and the gentler I am on my face, the less I break out.
Try Googling 'Aspirin Mask'. It's a home remedy type thing, you crush up/disolve regular aspirin and use it as a mask on your face once/twice a week. I have done it (and i was a skeptic) and it really does help (and makes your skin unbelievably soft).Jen, 39, F
In maintenance
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OK come on everybody - wash your face!
Wash your hands after handling oily foods with fingers!
Don't pinch pimples & get them infected!
Avoid use of highly drying products on face or excessive skin stimulation - oil production may increase as a result.
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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
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