somebody help me out here

[SunnySmile501]

I have been with my doctor for over 30 years. Because of another condition, I have to have full lab work every 90 days. He is always amazed at my blood lipids and especially my triglycerides. My healthy/good cholesterol went from 26 to 58. I have lost over 120 pounds and my health hasn't been this good in 20 years.

If you really want to read what Dr. Atkins has to say about fats, get the book "Atkins For Life" and read the section about mixing fats for optimum health. The good doctor knew what he was talking about.

If you really want to knock your docs socks off, eat avocado, black olives, extra virgin olive oil and fish a few times a week and your good cholesterol will skyrocket and your bad will come down. All allowed and encouraged on this WOE.

Sunny!

[write2thepoint]

Thank you Sunny--you have done fantastic with your dedication to the Atkins plan. I am going to eat those things you suggested and plan to knock the socks off my doc. Aside from feeling like crap the first few days because I wasn't eating enough veggies, I am feel fabulous now and I am sure that my blood panels will be great when I go back.

The only other concern that I have with this plan as the past two days when I have gotten up in the morning, the muscles in my legs have hurt--especially when climbing stairs. Has anyone had an issue with this? If so, what have you done to remedy the situation?

Thanks!
Karen

[SunnySmile501]

Originally Posted by write2thepoint

Thank you Sunny--you have done fantastic with your dedication to the Atkins plan. I am going to eat those things you suggested and plan to knock the socks off my doc. Aside from feeling like crap the first few days because I wasn't eating enough veggies, I am feel fabulous now and I am sure that my blood panels will be great when I go back.

The only other concern that I have with this plan as the past two days when I have gotten up in the morning, the muscles in my legs have hurt--especially when climbing stairs. Has anyone had an issue with this? If so, what have you done to remedy the situation?

Thanks!
Karen

You need to make sure you are getting enough potassium and magnesium. When you lose a lot of water weight at the beginning, you lose too many electrolytes and need to replace them. Taking supplements is the best way until you are taking in enough through your veggies and meat.

[BonnieRose16]

I have been taking K Supplements up the ying yang and still have this problem. But I have a dr's appt in 2 weeks so I'll talk to Dr about it if it's not gone.

[BonnieRose16]

Claudication

The chances of claudication are pretty low (1% of population under 60 and more prevalent in men than women) but if cramps last for a long time check it out w/ your doctor

[write2thepoint]

Ahhh, thank you very much. I will get some of those supplements asap!