I'm posting this again, so anyone on statins hopefully sees it.

3/8/06:
I have to say I've been pretty frustrated since the beginning of the year trying to lose weight. Well, duh, I think I just figured out my problem. I've been on a statin and hypertension meds. No wonder I've been struggling, and nothing is working. I just found this info in the tips section:

Medications - There are a number of medications that can and will hinder your weight loss. Most notable are diuretics ("fluid pills"), both prescription and over-the-counter types. These will initially seem to make you lose MORE weight, as you lose excess body fluid. But when you are in active ketosis the LACK of fluid will inhibit fat-burning. Unfortunately, medications that are intended to lower your cholesterol will inhibit the liver from converting fat to glycogen, thus decreased fat-burning.

And duh, Akins mentions this in his DANDR.

Now that I think about it, ever since I've been on those damn meds I feel like **** (fatigue from Lipitor) and all screwy with water weight. This has to be the root of the problem, I never had trouble getting in shape in the past. Hell I used to eat tons of carbs, exercise, and lose alot. I also think that is why I feel bad in ketosis, like my body is not adapting well.

I'm going to switch to a natural program of Taurine, CoQ10, Carnitine, Garlic, and Fish Oil after I chat with my doc.

3/20/06:

Well after a week and a half of being off Lipitor, my weight loss suddenly started moving downward. Damn statins. Basically they screw up your liver/fat metabolism, and spike insulin levels. No wonder I felt like ****. All my problems are gone. Energy back, no muscle weakness or headaches and weightloss!

Talk to your doctor about getting off STATINS!

I'm glad to hear you feel better again!

I take crestor. Maybe that is part of my problem.

What exactly are "statins"?
I am taking a medication for stress. Maybe that is why I can't lose any weight this time on LC. But, is there something natural to take for stress? - I might go off the deep end w/o the med.s.
Cats

Re cholesterol, lipids and statins, I can't recommend enough "The Cholesterol Myths" by Dr Uffe Ravnskog (MD, PhD).

Rosemary

Would xanax be a statin?

Xanax is not a statin. You do need to be careful if you decide to go off Xanax though. It's one of those drugs where going cold turkey is bad.

I have also heard about birth control affecting weight loss. I am on Diane 35 for period regulation and acne. It isn't really helping in the period regulation though!
Anyone else have issues with Birth Control?