Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 In a message dated 7/3/00 6:30:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: << I tried Atkins because I was fed up and thought there was no way my insurance would approve the surgery >> Lara and Tricia - I have been reading your posts about the Atkins diet with interest. Quite a while ago I talked with Fanney about all the weight she lost with it so I have been considering it myself. But, I find it hard to reconcile the concern that with all the meat it requires, doesn't your cholestorol skyrocket? Mine is already high and I am about to go on Lipitor. Can it be healthy to go without fruit? I've read his book in the past and cannot remember all the scientifc rationale for the good things this diet does. What are your opinions about the health risks? Thanks. from CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 In a message dated 7/3/00 6:30:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: << I tried Atkins because I was fed up and thought there was no way my insurance would approve the surgery >> Lara and Tricia - I have been reading your posts about the Atkins diet with interest. Quite a while ago I talked with Fanney about all the weight she lost with it so I have been considering it myself. But, I find it hard to reconcile the concern that with all the meat it requires, doesn't your cholestorol skyrocket? Mine is already high and I am about to go on Lipitor. Can it be healthy to go without fruit? I've read his book in the past and cannot remember all the scientifc rationale for the good things this diet does. What are your opinions about the health risks? Thanks. from CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 , I was concerned about the cholesterol and level of fat in this diet. However, I talked it over with my physician and he said I would be okay and that I could possibly loose up to 25 pounds in one week. I miss the fillers, but learned today that salads help that a lot. I really have not eaten healthy in many years so I was not used to eating fruits and vegetables. I was a meat and potatoes women. So this diet is perfect for me. I do miss them tatters though. Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 , I was concerned about the cholesterol and level of fat in this diet. However, I talked it over with my physician and he said I would be okay and that I could possibly loose up to 25 pounds in one week. I miss the fillers, but learned today that salads help that a lot. I really have not eaten healthy in many years so I was not used to eating fruits and vegetables. I was a meat and potatoes women. So this diet is perfect for me. I do miss them tatters though. Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2000 Report Share Posted July 4, 2000 ~ First of all, I recommend re-reading the book to familiarize yourself with his plan again. It's important to follow his guidelines, and then there won't be any health risks. It's important to drink lots of water, take the vitamins and minerals, and please, DO eat some veggies and fruits. There is a list of low-carb fruits and veggies you can eat. If you eat these you will be less likely to get bored, and of course, they are good for you! He addresses the cholesterol issue in his book(s), and says that many patients have had their cholesterol go down after being on Atkins. I don't know if mine went down or not, but I did have it checked after I was eating that way for about 4 months, and my cholesterol levels were perfectly fine. Tricia s15d@... wrote: > > In a message dated 7/3/00 6:30:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: > > << I tried Atkins because I was fed up and thought > there was no way my insurance would approve the surgery >> > Lara and Tricia - I have been reading your posts about the Atkins diet > with > interest. Quite a while ago I talked with Fanney about all the weight > she > lost with it so I have been considering it myself. > > But, I find it hard to reconcile the concern that with all the meat it > > requires, doesn't your cholestorol skyrocket? Mine is already high and > I am > about to go on Lipitor. Can it be healthy to go without fruit? I've > read his > book in the past and cannot remember all the scientifc rationale for > the good > things this diet does. > > What are your opinions about the health risks? Thanks. from CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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