pskplus4
Thu, Jan-02-03, 16:53
Hi Everyone,
I started today and so far so good...feeling full even. Brunch I had a hamburger pattie with a slice of cheese, pickle, lettuce and tomatoe slice....Late lunch was a chef salad with oil & vinegar. Dinner will be some turkey and salad, maybe a piece of fruit. I'm not looking for sweets for some reason. I have read that the first three days are hard and I am prepared for that by having enough low carb foods in the fridge. I am a bit concerned about the taste in my mouth...this program doesn't allow anything sweet (even surgar free) because insulin levels are affected even by the taste of sweetness. So I will have to see what happens with my breath. I need to ask my dr. about toothpaste because Im sure I will want to brush my teeth more often. I am seeing Dr. Vagnini who has co-authored along with the Drs.' Heller the program I am going to follow. I have had full blood work up, EKG, Echo Cardio, 3hr glucose test and will return next week for an exercise stress test. I haven't really exercised in years so I am taking it slow by just going for walks that last about 30-45 minutes. After some weight loss I hope to move up to some low impact arobics (bike or tread mill) and some strength training. The Dr. has suggested that I come to his office every 3-4 weeks for review and in between I will come here and read and post. Good luck to everyone here. Happy New Year!
I started today and so far so good...feeling full even. Brunch I had a hamburger pattie with a slice of cheese, pickle, lettuce and tomatoe slice....Late lunch was a chef salad with oil & vinegar. Dinner will be some turkey and salad, maybe a piece of fruit. I'm not looking for sweets for some reason. I have read that the first three days are hard and I am prepared for that by having enough low carb foods in the fridge. I am a bit concerned about the taste in my mouth...this program doesn't allow anything sweet (even surgar free) because insulin levels are affected even by the taste of sweetness. So I will have to see what happens with my breath. I need to ask my dr. about toothpaste because Im sure I will want to brush my teeth more often. I am seeing Dr. Vagnini who has co-authored along with the Drs.' Heller the program I am going to follow. I have had full blood work up, EKG, Echo Cardio, 3hr glucose test and will return next week for an exercise stress test. I haven't really exercised in years so I am taking it slow by just going for walks that last about 30-45 minutes. After some weight loss I hope to move up to some low impact arobics (bike or tread mill) and some strength training. The Dr. has suggested that I come to his office every 3-4 weeks for review and in between I will come here and read and post. Good luck to everyone here. Happy New Year!