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In just 2 weeks, my nails are actually growing and they are strong! For the first time. They are usually really brittle and weak. Could this be caused by the high-protein diet? Maybe for once in my life, I can have long, natural, glamourous fingernails!
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Laurie - at my heaviest in July 2008
45 y/o female
Starting size: 18/20
Goal size: 8/10
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Atkins has always been amazing for my fingernails. I remember when I did Atkins a few years ago, my nails became strong for the first time ever. It is a nice feeling too. -
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Hey ..you are right. My nails are also long and strong. I think I will treat myself to a manicure.----------------
You make the choice to be who you were yesterday, with each new dawn we are given the opportunity to recreate ourselves.
Started 28 July 2008
F/39/5'7"
SW 244/ CW 234/ GW155
Starting BMI-38.2
Restarted March 23 2009
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This must be an additional benefit that we get from following the plan!sigpic
Laurie - at my heaviest in July 2008
45 y/o female
Starting size: 18/20
Goal size: 8/10
I threw my scales out a long time ago...Comment
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Prior to Atkins, I used to have very weak, thin, brittle nails that cracked and peeled and were never long enough to shape. Besides doing Atkins, I take MSM and biotin, and now my nails are so long and strong, they get on my nerves. It feels like they are always needing cut. It's been months since I have broken a nail and I garden all the time and do other chores that used to break them all the time.
This is another sign that this 'diet' is healthy. A doctor is taught to look at the nails to help judge health, and my doc noticed that my ridges and white spots are gone and instead of bluish-purple, my nail bed is now bright pink.
Sunny!
People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.
"Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
~~Herodotus
Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
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It's a great side effect, I think. I have to keep my claws, er, uhm, nails trimmed down or I scratch my kiddies and I can't work/type with long nails either. Got to love Atkins!~Lisa~
F, 37, 5' 7", Medium Frame
I've been to the edge of 240something and I ain't going back!
CW: 188
GW: 165
1st Goal: 180
2nd Goal: 175
3rd Goal: 170
Final Goal: 165
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Years ago, on Atkins, I actually chipped a tooth biting my nails.
There is no dubt they get a lot stronger! It finally broke me of my nail biting habit though!
GINNY
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264/240/130
Eat to Live; Don't Live to Eat!
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Just imagine the good effects this is having on the rest of our bodies as well! Hair, skin, internal organs, etc. Maybe the fingernails are only the tip of the iceberg!sigpic
Laurie - at my heaviest in July 2008
45 y/o female
Starting size: 18/20
Goal size: 8/10
I threw my scales out a long time ago...Comment
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