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Re: low carb diet - have lost 50 pounds or so since november
From: Cara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 7 Aug 2001 10:40:50 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you so much for your response. I am hypoglycemic, so I know
that's part of it. I had read the Carbohydrate Addict's book when I was
first diagnosed about 3 years ago. I have never heard of CALP before,
but will certainly look into it! Thank you so much.
At Mon, 06 Aug 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Cara:
>
>You should be feeling better, not worse, you poor
>thing. Have you looked at the Schwarzbein Principal or
>the Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Plan (CALP)? CALP is
>different from the Carbohydrate Addict's Plan (CAP).
>It's more balanced, and easier to follow.
>
>Try either one of those and see if you don't feel
>better. You could be having problems with getting your
>blood sugar adjusted. If you are still pulling insulin
>out like you were when you were high carbing, you may be
>getting hypoglycemic episodes now. Hypoglycemia will
>make you feel shaky, sweaty, hungry, and it can cause
>emotional responses like bursting into tears.
>
>Best wishes to you.
>
>Donna in Utah
>> I need some advice from all of you Low Carbers out there. From being
>> sick for so long until finally diagnosed with PCOS, I have become
>> addicted to and dependent on food. I have hardly any will power when it
>> comes to food. It's so bad that I cry when I feel hungry (which is
>> pretty much 24 hours a day)! The low carb foods don't seem to satisfy my
>> huge appetite. Has anyone else dealt with this dilema? How can I get a
>> grip?
>>
>> At Mon, 6 Aug 2001, Lori wrote:
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>> >I just went to the Endo on Friday and she told me to watch what I eat
>> >but do not go on a Low carbo diet. She said that when you go on low
>> >carb, you are increasing your protein and that can lead to high levels
>> >of fat. She suggested to me to try Weight Watchers (mostly making my
>> >own food) because you lose weight gradually and it is easier to keep off
>> >the weight when you lose it slower. I just thought I would share it
>> >with you...
>> >
>> >--
>> >Lori, New York
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Cara
>>
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Cara
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