Body's resistance to weight loss

[britg84]

Hey Everyone!

Does anyone know if calcium channel blockers (blood pressure medicine) can make the body resist weight loss?? In the past I have had no problems losing weight but since I have been on them, I cant seem to lose like I have in the past. Could this also be from being on Atkins so long?

[Emicatlukdy]

Re: Body's resistance to weight loss

Hi, Yes, unfortunately the most common side effects to calcium channel blockers are fatigue, increased appetite and weight gain. Sorry.

[britg84]

Re: Body's resistance to weight loss

But I can lose the weight right?

[not2late]

Re: Body's resistance to weight loss

Sure you can lose weight, but you'll have to be more patient and more dedicated because you might have a slightly harder weight loss journey. The key is to not give up and just keep plugging along.

We have members here on medications that are known weight loss slowers, yet they understand that they need these medications and what these medications can do. So they don't get discouraged if they lose "less" than another ADBB member who is about the same weight and height and started at the same time.

[Lyssie]

Re: Body's resistance to weight loss

Uhm... I think one of the things that could be is that you only have like, 10 pounds to lose too.

[britg84]

Re: Body's resistance to weight loss

Should I stay on induction longer? I officially completed induction yesterday but I havent eaten anything not on induction today so I could keep going if that will help.

[Elizellen]

Re: Body's resistance to weight loss

I would start to move onto OWL, Britt so you have time to complete all the OWL experimentation you need to do before moving into premaintenance at a few pounds before reaching goal as Dr Atkins suggested.