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Old Tue, May-04-04, 11:58
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Plan: Atkins
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Okay, I know this is going to sound weird, but I just noticed today how well my nails are growing. Before LCing I used to have this white spots on my nails and they were very weak. Always had to get acrylic to look like I had any. But, now I realize since going on Atkins, my nails look great. They are strong and no white spots.

Anyone else like this or am I the only one noticing minor weird things?
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Old Tue, May-04-04, 12:02
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Plan: Whole foods moderation
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I'm the same way. I can't believe how strong my nails are — they used to split and crack, and actually "bend" when they got long, but now I can grow them long with no problem. They look great. It must be from all the healthy fat and protein we're eating.
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Old Tue, May-04-04, 12:16
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Plan: My own plan!
Stats: 176/163/135 Female 5'9
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My nails and hair just won't stop growing! It's great! I get so many complements on my nails! I'm so glad they look so good because I just got engaged and need to have pretty hands to show off my ring!
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Old Tue, May-04-04, 12:43
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Plan: Atkins
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My hair and nails are so much nicer too! I type 50 pages a day for my job plus play the organ, so normally I have stubby broken nails that never grow. I've actually had to trim them on the Atkins. My hair is so much less dry without a change in hair care product. It tangles less too.
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Old Tue, May-04-04, 13:33
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Plan: Atkins
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Same goes for me, my nails grow so fast it's a pain!! I like them short and I find everytime I look down they are long again.
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Old Tue, May-04-04, 13:39
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It's the protien/fat combo, just another reason we need this!

LL
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Old Tue, May-04-04, 14:27
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Cool! I am glad I am not the only one finding little beneficial things (as well as big ones) on this WOL.
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Old Tue, May-04-04, 22:52
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 148.5/137/130 Female 64 in
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Progress: 62%
Location: Central Texas
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My nails use to curve to one side no matter how long or short. I just noticed the other day they seem to be growing straighter. I love it. I could never figure out why they started doing that about five years ago. Must have been all that carb "poisioning"
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