yeast and stalling

pokemom · 09-07-2004, 01:27 AM

How does yeast cause a stall? I've seen it mentioned a few times as a reason for not losing.

Is it yeast you eat, or yeast your body grows or something else? And how would you tell if it's a problem?

Atkins_Nutritionist · 09-07-2004, 11:03 AM

Yeast overgrowth can cause your weight loss to stall. You can search "yeast' on the Atkins website, www.atkins.com.

Yeast is found naturally in your intestine but sometimes when there is an imbalance (decreased immune system, use of antibiotics) in the normal flora, yeast overgrows.

Symptoms include fatigue, gas, bloating...You can have a blood test taken and measure immune antibodies or eliminate the foods that are associated with the overgrowth (wine, cheese, mushrooms, anything that is moldy or fermented). You can get more specific info. from the website. It is also beneficial to use a probiotic/acidophilus.

pokemom · 09-07-2004, 02:14 PM

thanks! i'll look it up.

BluexMoon · 09-13-2004, 09:58 AM

I've read the information about yeast and what it can do. I have basically been stalled for 6 months. I keep losing and regaining the same 3-5lbs. I realize now, it all started when I began antibiotics for acne. I lost 30lbs from 1/4/04 to 3/30/04 and started antibiotics late march.
My question is this, do I have to cut out all of these mold and yeast foods, or is taking acidophilus enough? Do I really have to wait 4-6 weeks to see if it is working, even if I cut out the foods and take acidophilus? Is that how long it takes to kill off the extra yeast?

p.s. Is Feta cheese a fermented cheese to stay away from?
Is it really just Mozzerella and Cream Cheese that are ok?

msdamgoode · 09-14-2004, 04:14 PM

bumping for a response....curious...

BluexMoon · 09-14-2004, 10:56 PM

bump again, response please

Atkins_Nutritionist · 09-15-2004, 04:52 AM

Sorry, it took so long, I must have overlooked the thread.

Yes, you must avoid all the foods listed and take the acidophilus. For some people it takes longer than 4-6 weeks, to kill the yeast. It can take 3 months or longer in some cases even when cuttting out the foods. It is good we got to the bottom of this otherwise you might never see the results you hope to achieve.

Remember, now that you have yeast you may be more susceptible to getting it again. So, do not be too hasty in eating these foods that promote overgrowth. Yes, unfortunately it is only Mozzarella and cream cheese that is allowed.

I think this will help you.

msdamgoode · 09-15-2004, 11:55 AM

What about Diflucan? How long/ how many treatments will that take to clear up yeast?

msdamgoode · 09-17-2004, 12:51 AM

anyone?

msdamgoode · 09-18-2004, 03:06 AM

Atkins_Nutritionist · 09-19-2004, 11:58 AM

It depends and should be dicussed with your doctor.

09-07-2004, 01:27 AM	#1
pokemom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: here! Posts: 1,356 Gallery: pokemom Stats: 22/6-8/4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 21, 2004	yeast and stalling How does yeast cause a stall? I've seen it mentioned a few times as a reason for not losing. Is it yeast you eat, or yeast your body grows or something else? And how would you tell if it's a problem?

09-13-2004, 09:58 AM	#4
BluexMoon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 103 Gallery: BluexMoon Stats: 202/164.5/150 5'9" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/04/04 but restarted many times!!!	I've read the information about yeast and what it can do. I have basically been stalled for 6 months. I keep losing and regaining the same 3-5lbs. I realize now, it all started when I began antibiotics for acne. I lost 30lbs from 1/4/04 to 3/30/04 and started antibiotics late march. My question is this, do I have to cut out all of these mold and yeast foods, or is taking acidophilus enough? Do I really have to wait 4-6 weeks to see if it is working, even if I cut out the foods and take acidophilus? Is that how long it takes to kill off the extra yeast? p.s. Is Feta cheese a fermented cheese to stay away from? Is it really just Mozzerella and Cream Cheese that are ok? __________________ 202/164.5/150 5'9" Last edited by BluexMoon : 09-13-2004 at 10:14 AM.

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09-07-2004, 11:03 AM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Yeast overgrowth can cause your weight loss to stall. You can search "yeast' on the Atkins website, www.atkins.com. Yeast is found naturally in your intestine but sometimes when there is an imbalance (decreased immune system, use of antibiotics) in the normal flora, yeast overgrows. Symptoms include fatigue, gas, bloating...You can have a blood test taken and measure immune antibodies or eliminate the foods that are associated with the overgrowth (wine, cheese, mushrooms, anything that is moldy or fermented). You can get more specific info. from the website. It is also beneficial to use a probiotic/acidophilus.

09-07-2004, 02:14 PM	#3
pokemom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: here! Posts: 1,356 Gallery: pokemom Stats: 22/6-8/4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 21, 2004	thanks! i'll look it up.

09-14-2004, 04:14 PM	#5
msdamgoode MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,468 Gallery: msdamgoode Stats: 260/241.5/150 WOE: atkins/general Start Date: june 2004	bumping for a response....curious...

09-14-2004, 10:56 PM	#6
BluexMoon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 103 Gallery: BluexMoon Stats: 202/164.5/150 5'9" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/04/04 but restarted many times!!!	bump again, response please

09-15-2004, 04:52 AM	#7
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Sorry, it took so long, I must have overlooked the thread. Yes, you must avoid all the foods listed and take the acidophilus. For some people it takes longer than 4-6 weeks, to kill the yeast. It can take 3 months or longer in some cases even when cuttting out the foods. It is good we got to the bottom of this otherwise you might never see the results you hope to achieve. Remember, now that you have yeast you may be more susceptible to getting it again. So, do not be too hasty in eating these foods that promote overgrowth. Yes, unfortunately it is only Mozzarella and cream cheese that is allowed. I think this will help you.

09-15-2004, 11:55 AM	#8
msdamgoode MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,468 Gallery: msdamgoode Stats: 260/241.5/150 WOE: atkins/general Start Date: june 2004	What about Diflucan? How long/ how many treatments will that take to clear up yeast?

09-17-2004, 12:51 AM	#9
msdamgoode MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,468 Gallery: msdamgoode Stats: 260/241.5/150 WOE: atkins/general Start Date: june 2004	anyone?

09-18-2004, 03:06 AM	#10
msdamgoode MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,468 Gallery: msdamgoode Stats: 260/241.5/150 WOE: atkins/general Start Date: june 2004	<peeking to see if anyone has a response>

09-19-2004, 11:58 AM	#11
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	It depends and should be dicussed with your doctor.