In ketosis, gaining weight??

[Beth in Bridgetown]

I also think the carbs could be the culprit. I'd suggest that you determine the number of daily carbs you CAN eat w/o gaining (I'd start low, like 25-30).

After that, maybe then you could add fat, but probably not before. I've found that eating fat AND more carbs than my body can handle (post-induction, that meant no more than 25 g. per day) meant crazy-quick weight gain.

Once I was out of induction phase, I gained weight simply by eating a little too much broccoli, even tho I was doing the rest of phase 2 maintenance to the letter. Seems one's bod becomes super-sensitive to carbs, even healthy green ones!

Good luck to you!

[JaLiliFer]

Originally Posted by cocobelle

^The symptoms that I am having with the yeast are pretty severe. Dizziness is the worst - I always feel like I have just gotten off of a roller coaster. I had all kinds of medical tests, that didn't show anything. Lately, I've started breaking out with what looks like small ring-worms. Add to that the infections on my nails, etc - I was at a point that I was willing to try ANYTHING to make these symptoms go away!!

Has your doctor given you any nutrition guidelines, or have you been referred to a dietitian? With such systematic and pervasive symptoms, I would think it would be best that any further dietary changes you employ should be done with the direct supervision of a medical professional.

I hope you find the right diagnosis and treatment -- it sounds like you've been through the wringer.

[cocobelle]

Jalilifer - I had talked with my doctor, who is pretty much at a loss with what's going on. He said that the Candida diet "couldn't hurt". Great idea about the dietician. I'll ask about a referral.

[Miss Phode]

Originally Posted by cocobelle

^The symptoms that I am having with the yeast are pretty severe. Dizziness is the worst - I always feel like I have just gotten off of a roller coaster. I had all kinds of medical tests, that didn't show anything. Lately, I've started breaking out with what looks like small ring-worms. Add to that the infections on my nails, etc - I was at a point that I was willing to try ANYTHING to make these symptoms go away!!

I'm not looking at the candida diet as a way to lose weight faster, just trying to get my body back healthy, you know?

I'll try adding back the mayo and butter - I'm also going to spend some time on that link that you gave. Thank you SO much!

I went today and got the Oil of Oregano, Apple Cider Vinegar capsules, Garlic oil caps and acidophilius (I read on the Candida thread that these might be useful)

Do you think that - just adding the vitamins - I'd be able to go back to the Atkins? I really, really miss my ranch dressing!!

You should do one antifungal at a time and rotate them. Don't take garlic oil & oil of oregano at the same time. I'd start with one, finish the bottle, and then start the next. I've never taken ACV capsules, so I can't advise you on those.

[cocobelle]

Do you recommend which out of the garlic oil and oil of oregano I should do first? I am so new at all of this. I just want it all to go away!!

[Miss Phode]

I don't think it matters which one you do first.

[runforlife5]

Regarding the yeast issues, Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a great way to balance out the overproduction of yeast. It gets your bodies "good bacteria" back to normal. It can be found ion the pharmacy section of any store.

[cocobelle]

^Thanks runforlife. Do you know how long it takes to 'work' once you start taking it?