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McCauley91
Sun, Oct-30-11, 14:52
hey there,
does anyone else notice that they urinate waaaaaaaaay more frequently on atkins, or is it just me?
bigmumma
Sun, Oct-30-11, 14:57
I'm presuming it's because I'm also drinking way more water than I ever used to....flushing the system out! My body seems to have adjusted as I've continued with this woe.
RachelBB
Sun, Oct-30-11, 21:30
I can see it at first, cause when you lose "water weight", you literally pee it off. After your body normalizes, I'm not sure why you'd go more. I can really tell if I've eaten too many carbs, I get very thirsty and don't pee at all. The next day I'm up a couple lbs and know it's from that fluid.
noinwi
Mon, Oct-31-11, 10:29
This WOE is quite diuretic. It's one of the reasons you need to keep up on your electrolytes. If you don't, you can get muscle cramping.
nannog
Wed, Nov-02-11, 19:33
I love your questions. You ask all the ones I wonder about...lol...I find the same thing. Interesting. Thanks, again, for the great question.
StephiePoo
Wed, Nov-02-11, 20:56
The first week I pee like a freaking race horse. Definitely stay hydrated. I have gotten absolutely awful muscle cramps and spasms from not drinking enough water.
CMCM
Wed, Nov-02-11, 22:08
Atkins is a fairly diuretic way of eating. Plus if you are drinking all the water you SHOULD be drinking, stay close to the loo!
kayekaye12
Wed, Nov-02-11, 22:34
yes, how do you keep your electrolytes up? The only thing that works for me it bananas...
LilyB
Wed, Nov-02-11, 23:46
yes, how do you keep your electrolytes up? The only thing that works for me it bananas...
Avocados are Atkins friendly and loaded with potassium.

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/food-sources-of-potassium.php
Elizellen
Thu, Nov-03-11, 07:56
A cup of spinach or brussels sprouts has more potassium than a banana!!
http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/food/potassium-foods.htm