Atkins making me happier?

[Zeco]

Did atkins make anyone else happier?

Ive been on anti-depressants for a long time (since like 3rd grade, now junior in college). But since ive started atkins, ive noticed a huge change. Im more energetic, more happy, and overall just feel 100% better (both phyiscially and mentally).

Did this happen to anyone else?

[freckles]

It could be a lot of things.... you could be eating more B12, you could be taking the right vitamins, it could be from the weight loss itself, it could be from having normalized blood sugar....

But regardless, it is a GOOD thing so congratulations!

[staziaw]

Me too, Zeco! I wasn't on anti-depressants, but can totally feel the difference since I started Atkins. Personally, I believe that taking the sugar, flour, processed food, and junk food out of my diet played a huge part!

I'm so glad that you are feeling good! That is most excellent!

Stacy

[BCBERRI]

Honey, I felt like I could take on the world!!! I still do. I am now into wk 7 and feel amazing. I am glad you are feeling so great!

[George919]

Originally Posted by Zeco

Did atkins make anyone else happier?

Ive been on anti-depressants for a long time (since like 3rd grade, now junior in college). But since ive started atkins, ive noticed a huge change. Im more energetic, more happy, and overall just feel 100% better (both phyiscially and mentally).

Did this happen to anyone else?

I used to be on Anti-Depressants but I felt weird not real so I talked to my Doctor and discontinued use. I've put up with depression for years now since I was 17yrs old and I have never felt as good as I feel now that I'm on a Low Carb Diet it's great isnt it?

[BellaCarol]

Me too! I have never been on antidepresants but I do feel more energetic and in general I feel so much better!

[Rubysugar]

I was diagnosed with post partum in October last year and was put on Zoloft and eventually had it raised to 100mg/day. A month later I felt in control of myself again and decided I had to start working on my health again. Started Atkins the day after Thanksgiving. 4 months later I felt so fantastic I weined myself off (with a doctor's consult) I have been terrific ever since! This WOE makes you feel great! You might consider talking to your doctor about a med adjustment.

[maria_i]

The first time I was on Atkins (5 years ago), I had been taking Prozac for 3 years. Prozac helped me a lot, but after starting Atkins I began feeling MUCH better. My emotional rollercoaster practically vanished. I stopped Prozac after 3mo. on Atkins.

what you guys are saying and what a lot of us feel on this board should be the number one reason we get kids off crapfood for good ...sugar/white flour/ white rice ..processed foods .....

if you eat what your body needs to fuel it ...yes you are happier and feel better than ever ... congratulations

[Jace]

Atkins made me infinitely happier about my weight...I was depressed over that for years...but after losing the weight the depression stayed, but shifted to other parts of my life...things I had lost due to hiding in my shell all my life due to my weight...it was like I was winning and losing at the same time...however, I found 2 books that helped me a lot...both by author Rhonda Britten...founder of the Fearless Living Institute..."Change Your Life in 30 Days" and "Do I Look Fat in This?"...while the latter book is geared towards women I found a lot of helpful excercises and information in it...was definitely worth the read...after working through both books I was able to get over my depression completely...haven't been happier in my life!

Atkins sure helped me be happy about my weight, but it brought up a whole other host of issues that it couldn't solve...but everything's for the best now!

~Far la bella figura!