So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

[Papa Deuce]

My blood work was done 6 weeks into Atkins, and I was VERY STRICT about following the plan.

The results were not especially good. Not horrible, but not what I had hoped for at all.

I'm diabetic, just so you know....

Sugars = 128 on fasting
A1C - 6.8... was 7.0
Triglycerides 279... was 290
Cholesterol was 190... don't know what it was before... but she said my ratio was a little better than before.... but that is because I am exercising now, I guess.

Now, my doctor is NOT anti Atkins by any means, but she has suggested that I not follow Atkins exactly. She wants me eating less cheese, cream, and beef.... And she wants me eating more veggies, including some that are not as Atkins friendly.

She also wants me to add some beans to my diet.

So, really, I'm not doing "Atkins" any longer.

Basically, she said if it is WHITE, don't eat it except a little cream in your coffee.

So, if I am NOT doing Atkins, am I still welcome here? I'm still going to be very low carbing it....

[Zarabelle]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

Hi PD, I am glad your numbers are moving in the right direction. Well, as far as I am concerned you are still welcome xx

[momonmission99*]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

I have no doubt that people are going to continue to welcome you here!

1st of all, you're still low carbing, which means you're still going to lose weight! That's what Dr. Atkins was trying to teach anyway, wasn't he? I think that was probably one of his biggest messages.

You have to do what's best for you. And definitely what your doctor suggests. Maybe those numbers aren't going to get better until there's more weight loss, or maybe you do need to switch to a few more veggies and less red meat.

You're still low carbing. You're still doing great and look how far you've come.
((((((HUGS)))))) to you!

[Slapshot]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

Papa Deuce - congrats on getting the a1C below 7. As you know, that's a critical number and that's the number that should make you happy as it shows whatever you're doing has been helpful for your blood sugars, overall.

Whatever decision you decide to make, diet-wise, keep up the good work and good luck...!

[pudellvr]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

If I remember correctly, Dr A recommended waiting for 3-6 months to do labwork after starting the diet. It takes time for your body to adapt. Don't be discouraged. You have made great progress. A1C is an average over 3 months. You will not see a big difference until you have done Atkins for at least that long.

[Slapshot]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

If I remember correctly, Dr A recommended waiting for 3-6 months to do labwork after starting the diet. It takes time for your body to adapt. Don't be discouraged. You have made great progress. A1C is an average over 3 months. You will not see a big difference until you have done Atkins for at least that long.

Good catch on the 3 month a1C number. I had forgotten about that. The fact that Papa Deuce got a reduction into a good zone after only 6 weeks is a good sign. The three month number should be even better.

[not2late]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

My blood work was done 6 weeks into Atkins, and I was VERY STRICT about following the plan.

The results were not especially good. Not horrible, but not what I had hoped for at all.

I'm diabetic, just so you know....

Sugars = 128 on fasting
A1C - 6.8... was 7.0
Triglycerides 279... was 290
Cholesterol was 190... don't know what it was before... but she said my ratio was a little better than before.... but that is because I am exercising now, I guess.

Now, my doctor is NOT anti Atkins by any means, but she has suggested that I not follow Atkins exactly. She wants me eating less cheese, cream, and beef.... And she wants me eating more veggies, including some that are not as Atkins friendly.

She also wants me to add some beans to my diet.

So, really, I'm not doing "Atkins" any longer.

Basically, she said if it is WHITE, don't eat it except a little cream in your coffee.

So, if I am NOT doing Atkins, am I still welcome here? I'm still going to be very low carbing it....

Papa Deuce have you moved to On-Going Weight Loss Phase yet?

Because if you have moved to OWL Phase, then you should be eating "more veggies" like more of the Induction veggies and you should be on your way to eating veggies like carrots, sweet potatoes/yams, winter squash, beans---kidney, black, pinto, etc. and even whole grains like corn, wheat, rye and oats.

So I don't really see why you can't stay on Atkins and follow your doctor's advice because OWL Phase definitely conforms to her recommendations. Don't get fooled into believing that Induction Phase is the entire Atkins diet because it's not and it does a great disservice to this diet to believe that.

[mitzimarie]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

Now, my doctor is NOT anti Atkins by any means, but she has suggested that I not follow Atkins exactly. She wants me eating less cheese, cream, and beef.... And she wants me eating more veggies, including some that are not as Atkins friendly.

She also wants me to add some beans to my diet.

So, really, I'm not doing "Atkins" any longer.

Papa, I am thoroughly confused! What is "not Atkins" about more veggies and beans? And cheese, beef, and cream are not required at all on Atkins... they are allowed if you can tolerate it.

Sounds exactly like Atkins, to me.

[Ryan.Stoeppel]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

For me, personally, what it sounds like is an affirmation from somewhere (whether you believe in a higher power or not) that Atkins has absolutely worked for you! Now you are being told to move up to OWL (or maybe up a rung if you are already in OWL) after all your hard work and you will continue to see results that benefit your health! Congrats!!! It all sounds like Atkins to me!

[Lisa]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

What's really cool, check out that postive changes since the beginning! Nice!

I so see you working the OWL rungs and doing a fantastic job.

Chew the veggies, drink the water, and keep exercising, man!

Cheers!

[liv]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

Nice work on those numbers PD and I think most of us who are on Atkins eat exactly like your doctor suggests after we leave induction behind.

[Papa Deuce]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

Well, thanks, everybody.... I was trying to stay on induction a bit longer... and I love beef and cheese. I am looking forward to beans and some extra and different veggies....

[liv]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

In DANDR Atkins suggest adding in those extra carbs slowly - starting with the veggie ones - then dairy, nuts, berries, legumes, fruit, starchy veggies and lastly grains. You may think about following that scheme.

[Kathi22]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

As for me, you are definitely welcome here! After 6 weeks, I think your changes are very positive. I also think what your Dr. is suggesting, and may not realize it, is to start moving onto OWL rungs. Good luck!!

[Papa Deuce]

Re: So, I had my 1st physical today since starting Atkins.....

Papa, I am thoroughly confused! What is "not Atkins" about more veggies and beans? And cheese, beef, and cream are not required at all on Atkins... they are allowed if you can tolerate it.

Sounds exactly like Atkins, to me.

Well, she said she would like me at about 100 - 110 carbs a day, almost exclusively from veggies and beans..... that is a lot more carbs that where I was after about 8 weeks....