A question for the ladies

[MissBecca]

I've now had two periods since starting Atkins. I'm on the pill yet both periods have been a little early (one by half a day, and the next by 1.5 days!) and more crampy than usual. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Rebecca

:(

[Natrushka]

Missbecca, there is a link in the thread "Hot Links!" under "Newbies' Questions" that leads to the mother of all discussions on this :) It's called "Effects on menstruation" - you should go take a peek.

Nat

[Mags]

Hi Rebecca! Just wanted to say it's great to see another West Aussie on here, I thought the day would never come. I don't know about you but I've found that Atkins and low-carbing in general is pretty much unheard of in WA so it's good to see some growing support. Where in WA are you?

[MissBecca]

Hi Nat and Mags

Thanks for the replies :)

Nat, I had a look at that thread you mentioned for Newbies. It looks like menstrual variations are pretty common, but everyone has had such different experiences! Mine hasn't really changed in length/number of days - just odd that it's early and RATHER crampy. Oh well - small price to pay for such an excellent WOE.

Mags, I haven't seen too many West Aussies either - and most people that I've mentioned this to don't know much about low-carb eating, although many have heard of Atkins but just think of it as another fad. I live in Melville - whereabouts are you??

Rebecca :)

[Mags]

Hey Rebecca how are you? Looking at your stats you're doing GREAT! I've heard of Melville but am not exactly sure where it is, I think it's south of the river though. I'm in Ballajura, you probably haven't heard of that either!

[Marion13]

Hi Mags and Miss Becca

Seeing as you both are from WA thought I would let you know that I have just managed to find a low-carb bread in Perth (and I live in Canberra!!! - low-carb bread is unheard of over here). From a company called Bodhi's Bakehouse. Don't know if you have seen, heard or tried it. I have just ordered some and they are sending it across air freight. Just thought I'd let you know in case you wanted to try it.

Maz

[MissBecca]

Hey Mags

Yup I know Ballajura - one of those north/slight east suburbs :P A friend and I have a running debate over south vs north - he thinks the south road network stinks (and I just tell him 'oh yes, it's all dirt tracks down here').

Marion, thanks for the tip re the bread. I know Bodhi's breads quite well (see 'Question for Melsa' thread) but I'm yet to try the low carb variety. I find that I don't really miss bread so much - it's more that I miss having something to "put things on" - but I discovered that Rye Cruskits are v.low in carbs so I have a couple of those sometimes with some peanut butter (or smoked salmon & cream cheese!). The things I'm missing are desserts! Difficult to go out to a restaurant or with friends and resist the icecream and cheesecake - but I've managed OK so far with strawberries & cream :)

Rebecca :)