I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

[Carencita]

My question is very simple I'm not overweigh..I just need to loose my fat around my waist that is bothering me for years ..I want to try Atkins but I don't know if that help in terms of symptoms when you have low blood pressure ??

[Kate113]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

I don't know the answer, but I'm thinking that maybe you should put a call in to your doctor for this one. I hope someone else comes along that can somewhat answer this for you, perhaps with their experience.

[ttdriver]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

How low is it?

I'd suggest a rigorous regimen of cardiovascular exercise to burn that SPARE TIRE.

Betty

[Zuki]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

When the blood pressure is too low, there is inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs.

A blood pressure level that is borderline low for one person may be normal for another. The most important factor is how the blood pressure changes from the normal condition. Most normal blood pressures fall in the range of 90/60 mm Hg to 130/80 mm Hg, but a significant change, even as little as 20 mm Hg, can cause problems for some people.

What I want to know is have you been tested? Eating the atkins way of life will always do better for you than the typical sugar ridden diet.

Make sure you follow the rules to the T. I would consider describing your diet to the doctor if they ask, since the "A" word is forbidden.

[Moochiecat]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

This is definitely a question for your doctor, so make a point of asking him the next time you see him. This isn't something any of us are really qualified to advise you on.

If you aren't overweight and your weight is stable, I think that Betty's advice about exercise is probably the best thing for you...to firm up and tone your midsection.

[Spikette]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

You should check with your Doctor and see how low your blood pressure is..but...I'm one that has extremely low blood pressure and had had no problem with Atkins...even my doctors don't have a problem with this WOE.

At any given time my pressure is around 90 ish over 60 down to 85 over 58 or something like that.

Good luck!

[Carencita]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

Ok .Thank you guys for the advices! My normal pressure is 90/60 and the Dr says that I have to live the rest of my life with that because that's my normal pressure .. he tried everthing to make it higher with no results.. but I'm healthy other than my blood pressure issues nothing else is wrong.. I'm in my 5 day and so far I'm doing well.. lost 1pound!!!!
Now I have another question .. when I go out in terms of alcohol ..what kind of drink can I have?? I had white wine last night half a glass ..is that right with the diet???

[Moochiecat]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

Have you read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, version 2002 (DANDR for short)?
I strongly suggest you do, as it lays the diet out quite clearly and tells you what you can and cannot have during Induction.

Alcohol is not allowed at this time. It's added back in up in the higher rungs of OWL.

When you drink alcohol, it puts your fat-burning on hold while the alcohol is metabolized. You probably didn't do much damage drinking a half glass of wine but it's best to avoid alcohol until the proper rung is reached.

[Carencita]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

Wow I didn't know that.. one of my friends who is in the diet with exelents results told me that I can drink only white wine but dry .. oh well I guess I have to stop the drinking!
where can I get DANDR?? Do you have a version that I can read.. thanks for your advices

[Elizellen]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

Where do you live, Carencita?

Until you get your book you can check out the faq's about the rules of induction and the list of foods you are allowed to choose from. Click on the 'FAQs' link at the top of the page.

[Carencita]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

South river NJ .. yes I really need to learn a lot about this diet..I started with the basic and I'm doing fine.. the only thing is that I don't normally eat that much and now I'm suffering because I eat even when I'm not hungry just to keep up with the diet.. is that right??

[Elizellen]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

Sorry, Carencita, I meant what part of the world are you in, not your actual address, so I have edited that out of your post.

Never give out your actual home address on a public notice board for personal security reasons - or even your email address for that matter. We never know who is reading messages!!

As you live in the USA you ought to be able to get hold of a copy of DANDR 2002 from secondhand book shops or thrift shops (charity shops in UK) for a cheap price if your budget is tight. Or if you dont have any near you, click on the link on ADBB to amazon and you should be able to buy a used copy online.

Until you can get your own copy here is the link to the FAQ on the rules of induction
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782
and the one with the list of allowed foods for induction
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781

I copied and saved them to my computer and printed them out so I could have them with me when I went shopping or ate out.

Hope this helps

[Elizellen]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

AS to your question about not eating much, that can be a problem when you start induction, but if you stick to the rules and eat something at least every 6 hours, and eat any time you feel hungry you should be fine.

If you really dont eat much you need to make sure your choice of foods when you do eat is wise.

So dont eat only lettuce in your vegetables choice - choose the more nutritious veggies on the list to make sure you get enough vitamins and minerals inside you, and also make sure you take the recommended supplements to keep healthy.

[Carencita]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

Thanks Ellizellen! that's awesome..oh don't worry about that address is just a business anyway I'll buy the book somewhere but so far I'm reading all the post from other people doing the diet and I've learned a lot..the only thing now is Valentine's is coming and My boyfriend is taking me to this very fancy rest. that it took him for years to decide to take me and Now I'm in this diet!!! I'm very strong when it comes to dieting I never cheat but I feel bad that on that day I can't even have a glass of wine
oh well I guess no pain no gain right?

[Elizellen]

Re: I Have low blood pressure can I do Atkins??

I would think a fancy restaurant would be more likely to be able to 'atkinise' their menu for you than a cheap restaurant.
I would phone them beforehand and mention your bf is taking you there and ask their advice on which dishes they serve would be suitable for on Atkins. If they are not sure what this means just say you are someone who doesnt eat potatoes, rice, pasta, sugar, starches and starchy vegetables.
We went to a posh 'Edwardian banquet' at a hotel which once was Lily Langtry's home and they adapted dishes for us. Also the maitre d'hotel even whispered in my ear throughout the meal teling me just which buffet dishes were OK for us (we were on induction) as we worked through the 7 course meal!!