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Congrats for the little one.  Quote:
Originally Posted by jens1971  Has anyone ever heard of someone not being able to lose weight on the Atkins diet? If so why? | Most people who I've seen having problem losing were overeating, thinking it's okay to have a whole plate of ____ just because it has zero or little carbs. Others have trouble losing because of thyroid problems or because they are on certain medication, but these are things that can be adjusted together with your doctor. Quote:
Oh I am also breastfeeding my son but
I would think that would just help with my weight loss?!?
| Actually the studies on weight loss while breastfeeding have yielded contradictory results.
In any case, none of the weight loss phases of Atkins is recommended for pregnant women or for nursing mothers. It's okay however to follow the Maintenance phase.
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"The truth is that temptation lurks everywhere, unless you deny yourself a social and working life and the attendant pleasures of eating out. I believe that the best way to overcome temptation is not with willpower, which is so often in short supply, but with our brain power, a potentially unlimited resource.
Imagine that you're doing great, losing weight, feeling better than ever, thrilled with yourself, hearing compliments from friends and acquaintances---and then it happens! Despite all your good intentions, you're mightily tempted by a food you're not supposed to have. What to do? I'll tell you this: You'd better have a strategy ready!"
(Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, Chapter 19)
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