any suprising good side affects whilst starting atkins?

[leesh]

Re: any suprising good side affects whilst starting atkins?

I agree with many other comments, but the biggest side effect for me is my mood, I feel confident and pleased with myself. I can never recall being depressed while in ketosis.

[surreys_princess]

Re: any suprising good side affects whilst starting atkins?

I also stopped snoring, and was able to sleep better without sleeping medications. I can think more clearly, and make better decisions because I am less emotional. I cry less and have more confidence, and I have a lot of energy as opposed to the bursts of it then the crash I always had before.

[newfoundme]

Re: any suprising good side affects whilst starting atkins?

You know, perhaps my body is just happy with me because I am taking care of it but I have actually noticed none of the telltale bad side effects. No bad breath, smells of any sort, anything at all!

My teeth are whiter, my skin, hair and nails are all super healthy, I have so much energy, and I just feel so much happier in general. I can't say enough good about atkins at this point.

[Papa Deuce]

Re: any suprising good side affects whilst starting atkins?

Not so much "gain" as in "regain". You basically lose the fat that has covered up or buried those inches you've already had in the first place. Less fat means you,... um... expose more inches.

Yeah, I know, that is why I put "effectively" in quotes.

[Eighties]

Re: any suprising good side affects whilst starting atkins?

This is my second time around.

The first time was about 11 years ago and I noticed a lot of positive side effects back then. They were: No heartburn, less gas, no mood swings, the need for less sleep, and not being tired all the time.

Not to go into a TMI situation but some folks might find this useful. I'm only back on for five days and I already am noticing all of the above and a new one, increased libido. I might have noticed it the first time but I was in my mid twenties and it was already high then. My best guess is that as my weight goes down and my body starts to work like it should, my hormones regulate and a healthy libido is a natural result.

[Mel Strong]

Re: any suprising good side affects whilst starting atkins?

I have wonderful vivid dreaming all night long!!!
I can breath better [I think I am allergic to milk]
Don't have gas.
More energy.
And I don't have wild food cravings, I feel satisfied.

[whereami]

Re: any suprising good side affects whilst starting atkins?

This is one that no one has mentioned: I no longer have the horrid black eye circles that I used to have!!!!!!!!