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Atkins, Missed Period, And Pregnancy

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suzie

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Atkins, Missed Period, And Pregnancy Posted: 03-22-04 12:41pm


Hi- I am two weeks late on my period. It can be one week late occasionally, but not two. My husband and I have been trying to be safe, but we slipped around the time I should have been ovulating. The thing is I have been doing the atkins diet for almost two weeks. I have lost ten pounds. Could that change my period? Could it alter a pregnancy test? I have took a few test and at first they show negative, but if I look at them later it shows a faint positive. Help me please!

Amymc

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Posted: 03-22-04 12:55pm


You could be pregnant, and it's just too early to detect yet. Maybe wait a few days and if your period doesn't arrive, test again. I'm not too sure about this atkins diet myself, but I do know that losing too much weight too quickly can definatley alter other things in you're body, such as periods etc.. I hope you get some answers really soon, if all else fails, see a Dr.

allusivepond

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Posted: 03-24-04 16:23pm


I agree with the above post to wait a few days and see wot happens then. But u should never read a hpt after the time has expired as u get evaporation lines and everything so they are incorrect. From someone who cant wait to have a jellybean all of their own

amber1970

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Posted: 03-24-04 20:40pm


atkins could not give you a false pregnancy result. Losing a lot a weight could disrupt your periods though. If your period does not start soon try another pregnancy test, but they can show pregnancy after the first day of a missed period. Take folic acid if you do think your pregnant as it is important in early pregnancy.

suzie

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Posted: 03-26-04 00:25am


Hi- I am pregnant! I went to the doctors on monday and I am six weeks. We are so excited. I quit the atkins. Im glad I lost ten pounds first. Thanks for all of your replies. :d :p

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Posted: 03-28-04 12:23pm


Well, congratulations dear!! You can use atkins to better your life and lose the baby fat after the little one comes. It really is a very healthy way of life! (if followed precisely)

SUSSYGIRL

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Posted: 05-08-04 01:47am


Please take care when you quit the atkins. I had been on it for two months when I got a faint positive. I quit and went back to my normal eating habits. I turned out to be having a hormone surge and wasn't pregg, I gained all that I had lost back in one week and plus a few extra pounds. Take care to increase your carbs slowly in order for your metabolism to get back to normal ( not ketosis or lipolysis). Good luck wishing I was pregg too!! Shane

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Posted: 05-08-04 01:52am


Why do people think it is healthy to do a 20 carb a day diet ??? You have to continue with atkins for the rest of your life, or you will gain the weight back plus alot more if you do not continue. I know, I did the atkins for a month, lost alot of weight, and now I weigh more than I ever have, and I hate myself. I get pissed when I see skinny women! It shouldn't be like that !!!! On the other hand, you can restrict your carbs, but you need carbs to build muscle. 20 carbs a day isn't good ..... Good luck !

SUSSYGIRL

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Posted: 05-08-04 02:32am


My office manager has lost 40 lbs and has been on the atkins for over a year. She eats up to 80 carbs a day. The 20 carbs a day is only on induction. The reason that you gained the weight back so fast is because your metabolism went into shock. I totally relate b/c I am in the same boat. Restriction of highly refined carbs is good. Not restriction of all carbs.

2ferano

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Posted: 05-08-04 04:21am


Atkins is good. Restricting your carbs is good. The reason is, (you see most people knock atkins before ever actually reading about it, or doing it the correct way) when you are overweight, and you eat carbs, your body (ie metabolism) breaks down the carbs that you are eating. When you do not eat carbs, or eat very little, your body turns your fat into energy and burns it instead. That is why the weight loss. If atkins is followed properly it is very good and healthy. You don't have to be on atkins for the rest of your life, but you also cannot just start eating a bunch of junk and expect to stay small. If you continue to eat healthy and properly according to the last phase of atkins then you will not gain the weight back, but most people don't do this and then complain when they get heavy again. Atkins is very healthy. Lots of people say that it isn't, but they are the ones who have not read about it and figured out why it is healthy. Before I read information on it I said the same thing. But scientifically it is very very healthy. Not for everyone of course for various reasons, but for the general population. But it is good advice to watch going off of atkins for your pregnancy so you don't gain a lot of weight. (well, anymore than the pregnancy)

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Posted: 05-09-04 02:38am


Ok<<< bull crap!!!!! I have not been eating alot of junk.. I watch everything I eat !! The only thing is, I chose to eat things that are actually good for me ie. Fruit. Which is not allowed on atkins !!!!! And another thing, sure it makes you loose weight, but what is your heart looking like with all the fat that you are consuming.. I was in the store the other day and they had a low carb alfredo sauce and I checked to see the difference, there was 1 less carb than in the normal alfredo sauce but the fat in the low carb jar was much higher !! I read my labels and I don"t eat junk !! So im sorry that you are stereotyping me !!! That makes me so angry... You freaking dont understand .. I cry, and hit my stomach because I hate myself so much.. So dont freaking start on me about junk.. That is soooo not cool !!

TheGoodGirl69

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Low Carb Posted: 05-20-04 10:14am


Im 37 and a half weeks and have been on a low carb diet for my entire pregnancy. Due to this I lost some weight at first and actually havent gained much. I was instructed not to do the atkin's because you need way more carbs than they allow you, but a low carb diet is perfectly healthy. Just remember to eat your fruits and veggies and it will even help you out on your glucose tests. Good luck!

SUSSYGIRL

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Posted: 05-21-04 01:17am


That is so refreshing to hear!!!! I have been avoiding going back on a low carb diet because I am trying to get pregnant. Can you tell me more about what you have eaten during your pregnancy? What about morning sickness? I really want to hear!!! Shane

TheGoodGirl69

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Posted: 05-21-04 07:12am


I started my low carb diet allowing myself up to 30 carbs a day. You can also have up to 2 glasses of lowfat milk a day, and some low carb muffins without counting these as carbs. The basic carbs that you need you dont have to count. After two weeks, you can start adding 5 more carbs a week until you reach 60. So, just try to stay healthy and eat the basic good foods. Dont deny yourself too much. Dont really eat too much pasta or bread, but you can eat about 3 pieces of low-carb white bread a day without it counting as part of your 30 carbs. Eat at least 2 fruits a day also without counting them. Keep healthy and I wish you the best!

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Posted: 05-21-04 11:09am


Congrats hun. . .I dont know about the staying on the diet while pregnant tho. Sure, some may do it. But alot of docs advise against any sort of dieting when pregnant. A growing baby needs those carbs.. .Not to lecture.. But I was dieting too. But I wont continue till after my son comes..

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Posted: 05-25-04 03:42am


See, that sounds sensible to me.. How much weight have you lost so far? I tried atkins before, I lost so much weight so fast, but I think I was doing more of a starvation diet than a low carb diet. Lol.. I didn't hardly ever eat, and when I did it was usually eggs or tuna...