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Hello everyone, I'm new to the boards and am 77 years old.
I've nearly finished induction and have lost 12 lbs.
Can somebody tell me if this diet may do me harm? My doc doesn't know. Thanks, Johnny
Welcome to the forum and CONGRATULATIONS on the weight lose
{Can somebody tell me if this diet may do me harm? My doc doesn't know}
Do you mean that your Doctor doesn't know if an LC diet will harm you or that he doesn't know that you are on one
I'm no 'expert' but as long as you are following the Atkins book I don't think that you should have any problems. I'm sure that somebody with more knowledge than me will be able to verify that. If you get no other replies here (which I doubt), try posting this question in the 'General Health Issues' forum.
You will get lots of help and encouragement from your fellow members on the forum, just ask!!
Plan: Barry Groves - Dr Atkins
Stats: 175/173/142
BF:
Progress:
Location: Reading
Hi Jonny,
Great weight loss...your never too old for anything and as long as your're enjoying the food then I don't see a problem.
I've been on this WOE for 2 months and I feel great so I don't think it can do any harm...what book/s are you reading?
I'm off to the doctors on Monday for a blood sugar and pressure test so I'll let you know the results, did the doctor take some tests and what did they say?
If you need any further help or advice then just look around the forum there's lots of great advice and tips all over so have a good look around
Plan: South Beach
Stats: 170/139/130
BF:
Progress: 78%
Location: Atlanta, GA
Welcome! I'm not a doctor, but I can't see why eating low carb could hurt you. After all, isn't Dr. Atkins in his 70's? Definately take a good multi-vitamin and some extra potassium, magnesium and calcium. Good luck!
Thank you all for your knowlegde and help.
I feel great on the diet so far and will stick with it until the job is done.
The problem was that my doc didn't know anything about the diet and so couldn't give me an answer. I'm sure I'll find it on the bulletin boards.Good luck to you all and I will certainly heed your advice. I'm excited by it all
Johnny
Thank you all for your knowlegde and help.
I feel great on the diet so far and will stick with it until the job is done.
The problem was that my doc didn't know anything about the diet and so couldn't give me an answer. I'm sure I'll find it on the bulletin boards.Good luck to you all and I will certainly heed your advice. I'm excited by it all
Johnny