PCOS Messages for May, 2000: Re: Atkins not working

Re: Atkins not working

From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 May 2000 18:52:32 -0400

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In regards to Atkins not working...

I also had much trouble the first couple weeks. However, I wasn't one who followed the strict Induction diet. I simply cut out my carbs and ate everything else! :-) Then I did become stricter...watching veggies and everything. Nothing seemed to work. I did notice that my energy levels had increased. Even with the additional amount of energy, I still felt like crap because I wasn't losing the weight and I was never able to get into ketosis. I really believed my insulin resistance was extremely severe. That's when I took Atkins advice on L-Carnitine. I started taking 1000mg a day along with Chromium. Since, I have experienced a loss of 10-12 lbs over about 2-3 weeks! Amazing...I couldn't believe it....it was also the first time I got into ketosis (after about 5 days on the L-Carnitine). I still have the boosted energy & I feel good. My diet plan keeps me satisfied all day and I have even introduced little treats to reward myself...once in awhile! I have also cut back on my diet soda intake as I also read that artificial sweeteners have an extremely negative effect on those with severe IR. One other point worth mentioning, I have done this on my own. My last physician refused to perform a GTT....only told me my insulin & glucose levels were"normal." I decided to take the route I did because I truly believed I had severe IR.

Just another point....for those who are trying to get into ketosis and not able: if you drink water....and lots of it, this may be the reason. Too much water does not allow the ketones to appear in the urine as they should....urine is too "watered down."

Good Luck to All!! Alexis :-)

Jolene Miller wrote:

> Hi -
>
> Were you in ketosis?
>
> Are you drinking enough water? lots and lots of water? I've heard
> recommendations of a base of 64 oz. of water each day, plus an
> additional 8 oz. for each 25 pounds you need to lose. (Yes, I go
> to the bathroom a lot!)
>
> Were you eating enough? Too few calories can put you in starvation
> mode.
>
> Look for hidden carbs in your diet, too: eggs, cheese, meats like
> pepperoni, sausage, and bacon. The USDA food composition
> database (http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/) helped me
> find my hidden carbs.
>
> There are some good Atkins-type mailing lists and discussion groups.
> I've been reading alt.support.diet.low-carb and have found it helpful.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jolene
>
> PS - If you post to alt.support.diet.low-carb, they'll ask for a sample
> day's diet to help with "troubleshooting."
>
> >>> anonymous <anonymous@obgyn.net> 5/10/00 12:39:13 PM >>>
> I was wondering if anyone out there had had difficulty losing weight on
> Atkins. I followed the diet strictly for the 2 week induction period
> and did not lose a pound. This is very frustrating.
> I am 22 years old. I am not terribly overweight, but would like to lose
> about 15 pounds. I exercise 3 to 4 times a week, and take 500 mg/day of
> glucophage, which is enough to make me menstruate normally.
> I don't know why I didn't lose any weight. Do insulin resistant people
> need to stay in the strict induction period for longer than 2 weeks?
> Family members of mine who went on the diet with me lost weight. My
> mother lost 7 pounds and my father 8. Looking on the Atkins discussion
> board, i saw that PCOS women were quite successfully losing weight on
> this diet. Why am i so different? Is it the resistance? The medication?
> Anybody have any ideas? Thanks so much!
>

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