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    Another College Student!

    Hi! I just finished my first week of induction today and am looking forward to continuing the atkins woe. I'm 19 years old and have about 55 lbs. to lose.
    You guys seem so supportive--I'm looking forward to becoming part of the community!

    Oh, I do have a question... on the 3rd day I took my blood pressure and it was 130/90 when usually it is about 100-110/70-80. It has since come down to 117/71. Did that initial surge mean anything? Before I was eating very high fiber (50 g +) and lots of fruit.

    Thanks!
    Height: 5'8" /Age: 19
    Started 7/27/2007
    SW: 193.6
    CW: 159.0
    mini goals: 179 achieved 9/22/07!
    169 achieved 10/2/07!
    159 achieved 11/19/07!
    149
    GOAL!: 145
    OWL Rung 6


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    Re: Another College Student!

    Hi Star419,

    Welcome to the forum - this is such a great place for support on this WOL. Any problems we can usually offer advice on - someone has had it before

    This is a really useful thread if you are just starting out:
    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6790

    I'm sorry I don't know much (or indeed anything!) about BP but hopefully someone else can offer insight here

    My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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    • #3
      Re: Another College Student!

      Hello

      I wouldn't worry too much about the blood pressure as it tends to vary in most people at different times of the day/different situations and different machines. Did you do it manually or with a machine because I hate to say it but automatic BP machines arn't the most reliable. I'm a newly graduated RN and trust me I take A LOT of blood pressures, as long as yours stays within your general trend don't worry about it being a little out of wack for one reading .

      Good luck with the rest of your induction!






      "Do or do not there is no try."

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      • #4
        Re: Another College Student!

        Hey Star! Welcome to ADBB! One week of induction down is terrific! You are well on your way to a successful weight loss journey

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        • #5
          Re: Another College Student!

          Welcome Star! Glad you joined us here.

          Congrats on your first week of induction. One more to go and then... decisions, decisions! Do you think you'll extend induction a bit, or move straight to OWL (ongoing weight loss) and climb the rungs?

          Happy losing!
          Before and after:






          PLEDGING FLIGHTS
          Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

          Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
          F/56yrs/5'.4"
          SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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            Re: Another College Student!

            Thanks for all your support!

            I think I will stay on induction until the end of August and then start OWL, but I'll make my decision at the end of the 2 weeks--4 more days!
            Height: 5'8" /Age: 19
            Started 7/27/2007
            SW: 193.6
            CW: 159.0
            mini goals: 179 achieved 9/22/07!
            169 achieved 10/2/07!
            159 achieved 11/19/07!
            149
            GOAL!: 145
            OWL Rung 6


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              Re: Another College Student!

              Wise... see how you feel at the end of induction and then decide.

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              Last edited by sillygirl; November 26, 2007, 09:04 AM.
              Before and after:






              PLEDGING FLIGHTS
              Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

              Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
              F/56yrs/5'.4"
              SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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