Well I'll start this off, I have noticed quite a few. I'm not as hungry as often, also I have more energy and focus. I let things slide a little better and don't fly off the handle. I used to have little tolerance to pressure and stressful situations. I'm better at problem solving. Anybody find any benefits to this way of eating? Judy

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Oh yes! The better I eat the better I am in my moods as well. It seems that poor fuel just makes me grumpy and lethargic.

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energy and focus do seem to improve.
and definitely a more consistent mood.
and for me - my asthma seems to be nearly nonexitent.

ok. I NEED to write these down and get them IN MY FACE. I know it all seems so much better when I am low carbing - so why am I having so much trouble getting back to it.

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Mary Kay 1/1/04 - 232
5/19/08 (5/23/08) - sw226/(cw222)/mg210/fg160

For me that's a long list. Just a few that come right to the top:

Blood sugar under good control with no meds.
Nice even energy level throughout the day.
Very little lower joint pain, probably due to less weight on them.

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A feeling of smug self-satisfaction, knowing that I'm so much healthier than I was a few years ago.

Arthritis pain doesn't scream at me every day, demanding ibuprofen throughout the day. Sometimes I can go for days and days without painkillers. I don't wake up in tears anymore because my knees are hurting so bad.

I sleep better (but that could be due to being past menopause.)

Better moods.

Better control of my hunger. I don't need to graze all the time.

Now, if this woe could let me grow more, thicker hair, and grow about an inch or 2 taller, it would be perfect!

I like myself better, not just due to the initial weight loss, but due to having more control of myself, my eating, my general outlook.

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Nita

well, lessee: we have the energy, focus and reduced appetite standard stuff here. less "food focus" in my life. between better eating and vitamins, i can't remember the last time i got a cold or the flu. my allergies seemed to improve, too.

lotsa good stuff!

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Fat Baggage- Is Yours Packed?

Isn't it amazing how much better we feel, now why am I prone to lapses in judgement and start eating them again. This time I have been good for 6 weeks and I haven't had any lapses yet. Now if I could figure a way to lessen the hot flashes life would be good(LOL). Judy

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Another bonus that I just LOVE:
Clear, glowing skin & strong, healthy nails -- and I know this is directly related to this way of eating because when I go off plan, they disappear.
But also, ditto everyone else on the mood, lack of appetite, higher energy, etc.
It's just better all the way around!

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Summer

oh, the skin! i forgot about the skin...all that water makes my skin very soft and helps keep things clear and glowing, just like summer said!

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Fat Baggage- Is Yours Packed?

No more heartburn!!! I haven't been blessed the the glowing skin yet...still waiting for that one.

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Deb 5', 56 yrs., Atkins 6/9/03:165/139/115
Restart 10/1/05-155/146/115
Restart 9/18/06-156/147/115
Restart 1/2/08-159/135(6/29/08)/115
Rung 4 berries

I have also noticed sometimes I forget to eat. You would have to know me better to see the significance of that. When I was doing veggie low carb I couldn't get food off my mind. It's wonderful now I eat when hungry then get on with the rest of my day. Judy

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i know exactly what you mean. first time it happened to me, i was like, "what the %*^*%? i forgot to EAT? huh?" i was STUNNED. couldn't remember EVER forgetting to eat. now, it's not uncommon. who'd have thunk it?

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Fat Baggage- Is Yours Packed?

It's funny some people do well on veggie low carb, I always gain weight on it. I have read plenty of threads where people do fabulous on it. I guess everyone is different. Judy

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I came to read this to add the wonderful changes I have seen, and they are all covered. However, let's not lose this thread! It is v. motivational and a good reminder that when the scale is not moving it doesn't mean I am not benefiting from this WOE!

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Well put, I think we should all look past the weight loss and embrace better health.

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