[Yaelle]

I only had one problem on Atkins that I kind of worried about. I started with OWL due to breastfeeding, and ate a small amount of fruit and macadamia nuts a day. After about 3 months, I started noticing bruises all over my arms and legs. Every tiny bump was turning into a bruise. We were in Hawaii at the beach, so it was unsightly, and also a little discomfiting.

I thought it might be a Vitamin K deficiency. I don't like to take actual supplements, so I added almonds to my diet instead of the macadamias. They are cheaper, too. Anyway, ever since I added the almonds, I have not had a single bruise.

By the way, my baby is very healthy. In his books, Atkins CYA's by saying that nursing (and preg of course) women should not go on weight loss diets but could do his lifetime maintenance. However, there is a quote of his online somewhere where he tells women it is OK to go on OWL if you are nursing. Obviously this is not a time to do anything like Induction, but adding a little fruit and nuts gives quite a complete diet, without all the bad stuff.

[carlo3b]

Breastfeeding and preg... Obviously this is not a time to do anything like Induction, but adding a little fruit and nuts gives quite a complete diet, without all the bad stuff.

Re: your bruising.. Yes indeed, Almonds work.. Your info is so important, I hope folks copy your message and pass it down to those that are expecting or nursing.... I wouldn't be surprised if you don't get a few pings.. What a dear you are! Thanks so much.