Switching to Atkins

In my experience, feeling faint happens when calories are too low, perhaps
in the 800 calorie range. I'm not aware of low carbs doing it.

Cubit

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For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For no
apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab something so I
don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.

Three times, I've wound up on the floor. One of those times, the room was
spinning before I dropped to the concrete floor. The first time occurred
in a grocery store.

I've done some experimenting, and when I up my carbs from what Bernstein
recommends, I feel better overall, and I don't tip over.

Therefore, I'm switching over to Atkins. It may not give me the best

blood

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sugar readings, but I've become unhealthy on Bernstein. I'm not going to
go through Induction, because I need more carbs. Bernstein's diet is 30
carbs per day. I need more than that. Induction would be a disaster.

And I'm going to eat fruit, dammit!

Does anyone have a suggestion for something better than, "Reduced carb" in
my sig? I didn't start Atkins back then, so I don't think that would be
accurate.

Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 121
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

Carol, have you considered trying the Protein Power Plan? That's the one
I'm following and the weight-loss phase allows anywhere between 30 and 45g
net carbs per day, mostly from fruit and veggies. No food is ever
forbidden as long as it falls in your daily carb intake range.
For your sig, how about "Carb Conscious" or something similar?

Damsel in dis Dress said:

For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For no
apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab something so I
don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.

Three times, I've wound up on the floor. One of those times, the room was
spinning before I dropped to the concrete floor. The first time occurred
in a grocery store.

I've done some experimenting, and when I up my carbs from what Bernstein
recommends, I feel better overall, and I don't tip over.

Therefore, I'm switching over to Atkins. It may not give me the best blood
sugar readings, but I've become unhealthy on Bernstein. I'm not going to
go through Induction, because I need more carbs. Bernstein's diet is 30
carbs per day. I need more than that. Induction would be a disaster.

And I'm going to eat fruit, dammit!

Does anyone have a suggestion for something better than, "Reduced carb" in
my sig? I didn't start Atkins back then, so I don't think that would be
accurate.

Carol

-----
Bev

From what I've heard of other plans... I think Atkins rules. It seems to be
most individualized plan with regards to carbs. I recognize that it starts
out very low carb at 20 during induction... but if you're a person who can
continue to lose weight as you increase carbs each week... you could end up
being allowed to eat more carbs than other plans I've seen (if you end up
with a CCLL of 60).
My own carb intake has suprised me from what I thought it would be after
reading Atkin's book. I was thinking that I must be super-resistant because
I'd gotten so large so quickly even though I did exercise and didn't eat
that poorly. As it turns out, I think most of my weight gain was from blood
sugar/insulin spikes that messed with my cravings and appetite. I've found
my CCLL (I'm not an exact counter) to be 45-55 daily carbs.
Although, with my recent reduced exercise, I may start reducing carbs each
week to find a new level that works for me.

Good luck with your switch, Damsel!

--
Spring
LC since 1/1/04
260/208/170
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sprgsnow/album?.tok=phX4sVBBuvxvs4Hs&.dir=/55b8&.src=ph
Size: 24W / 14 / 10

Give up already.

--
You take stupid to a new level. -- MFW

"Damsel in dis Dress" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For no
apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab something so I
don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.

Three times, I've wound up on the floor. One of those times, the room was
spinning before I dropped to the concrete floor. The first time occurred
in a grocery store.

I've done some experimenting, and when I up my carbs from what Bernstein
recommends, I feel better overall, and I don't tip over.

Therefore, I'm switching over to Atkins. It may not give me the best

blood

Quoted message said:

sugar readings, but I've become unhealthy on Bernstein. I'm not going to
go through Induction, because I need more carbs. Bernstein's diet is 30
carbs per day. I need more than that. Induction would be a disaster.

And I'm going to eat fruit, dammit!

Does anyone have a suggestion for something better than, "Reduced carb" in
my sig? I didn't start Atkins back then, so I don't think that would be
accurate.

Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 121
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

Carol,

I know you don't want to do Induction, so why not start at OWL? I'd say
start out at 30 carbs (or more) and increase in 5 carb increments per week.
Induction is mainly for 'detox,' and you have probably done that already.

As far as your sig, how about 'Low Carb Born-Again ?' ;-D

--
Linda
296/208/160
LC since Oct. 13, 2003
http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html

"Damsel in dis Dress" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For no
apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab something so I
don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.

Three times, I've wound up on the floor. One of those times, the room was
spinning before I dropped to the concrete floor. The first time occurred
in a grocery store.

I've done some experimenting, and when I up my carbs from what Bernstein
recommends, I feel better overall, and I don't tip over.

Therefore, I'm switching over to Atkins. It may not give me the best

blood

Quoted message said:

sugar readings, but I've become unhealthy on Bernstein. I'm not going to
go through Induction, because I need more carbs. Bernstein's diet is 30
carbs per day. I need more than that. Induction would be a disaster.

And I'm going to eat fruit, dammit!

Does anyone have a suggestion for something better than, "Reduced carb" in
my sig? I didn't start Atkins back then, so I don't think that would be
accurate.

Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 121
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

Cubit said:

In my experience, feeling faint happens when calories are too low, perhaps
in the 800 calorie range. I'm not aware of low carbs doing it.

That's very close to what I average. I'll try eating more calories.

Thanks,
Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 97
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
| For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For no
| apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab something
| so I don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.
|
| Three times, I've wound up on the floor. One of those times, the
| room was spinning before I dropped to the concrete floor. The first
| time occurred in a grocery store.
|
| I've done some experimenting, and when I up my carbs from what
| Bernstein recommends, I feel better overall, and I don't tip over.
|
| Therefore, I'm switching over to Atkins. It may not give me the best
| blood sugar readings, but I've become unhealthy on Bernstein. I'm
| not going to go through Induction, because I need more carbs.
| Bernstein's diet is 30 carbs per day. I need more than that.
| Induction would be a disaster.
|
| And I'm going to eat fruit, dammit!
|
| Does anyone have a suggestion for something better than, "Reduced
| carb" in my sig? I didn't start Atkins back then, so I don't think
| that would be accurate.
|
| Carol

Carol, you're going to sabotage your improved BG with the fruit. Why would
someone who is diabetic say that they're dizzy, so they're going to start
eating foods with more sugars?

It sounds as if the root of your dizzy spells lie elsewhere, not in low
carbs. In fact, If your carbs are as low as you say they are then you would
be in ketosis -- which supplies your brand body with a steady supply of
fuel, as evidenced by your stable blood sugars. "Needing more carbs"
doesn't make sense to me.

ALso, just out of curiosity -- what are you eating? Elsewhere in this
thread you said that you are eating only about 800 calories a day, yet you
are keeping your carbs too low. This doesn't seem to add up, since low-carb
food tend to be high-fat and calorie-dense.

My intention isn't to be critical; just trying to help put things in
perspecive from another point of view.

I wish you well and hope that you get your problem with dizziness fixed.

p.s. If you plan on eating fruit anyway, then Atkins is not for you. Try
South Beach; maybe that would fir in better with what you are looking for.
--
Peter
270/215/180
Before/Current Pix:
http://users.thelink.net/marengo/weightlosspix/weightlosspix.html

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Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
| For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For no
| apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab something
| so I don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.
|
| Three times, I've wound up on the floor. One of those times, the
| room was spinning before I dropped to the concrete floor. The first
| time occurred in a grocery store.
|
| I've done some experimenting, and when I up my carbs from what
| Bernstein recommends, I feel better overall, and I don't tip over.
|
| Therefore, I'm switching over to Atkins. It may not give me the best
| blood sugar readings, but I've become unhealthy on Bernstein. I'm
| not going to go through Induction, because I need more carbs.
| Bernstein's diet is 30 carbs per day. I need more than that.
| Induction would be a disaster.
|
| And I'm going to eat fruit, dammit!
|
| Does anyone have a suggestion for something better than, "Reduced
| carb" in my sig? I didn't start Atkins back then, so I don't think
| that would be accurate.
|
| Carol

Carol, you're going to sabotage your improved BG with the fruit. Why

would

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someone who is diabetic say that they're dizzy, so they're going to start
eating foods with more sugars?

It sounds as if the root of your dizzy spells lie elsewhere, not in low
carbs. In fact, If your carbs are as low as you say they are then you

would

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be in ketosis -- which supplies your brand body with a steady supply of
fuel, as evidenced by your stable blood sugars. "Needing more carbs"
doesn't make sense to me.

ALso, just out of curiosity -- what are you eating? Elsewhere in this
thread you said that you are eating only about 800 calories a day, yet you
are keeping your carbs too low. This doesn't seem to add up, since

low-carb

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food tend to be high-fat and calorie-dense.

You haven't figured out that she's a troll yet?

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For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For no
apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab something so I
don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.

Sounds like labrynthitis, which I have had on many occasions over the years. I
doubt it has ANYTHING to do with what you are eating since it's a middle-ear
problem. It's often viral when I get it, but sometimes it only lasts a day or
even a few hours and then it's okay. My mom just sent me an article about some
exercises (really head positioning) you can try to alleviate it -- I'll try to
remember to send it to you later today.

--
Saffire
205/149/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

marengo said:

Carol, you're going to sabotage your improved BG with the fruit. Why would
someone who is diabetic say that they're dizzy, so they're going to start
eating foods with more sugars?

Why would I say that? Because I'm getting more overwhelmed and confused
every day. Not just about this. About everything. I'm seeing my shrink
on Tuesday, and I'm going to ask him about something radical that may help.

Confused, desperate, stressed, fearful - you name it.

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It sounds as if the root of your dizzy spells lie elsewhere, not in low
carbs. In fact, If your carbs are as low as you say they are then you would
be in ketosis -- which supplies your brand body with a steady supply of
fuel, as evidenced by your stable blood sugars. "Needing more carbs"
doesn't make sense to me.

Actually, it doesn't to me anymore, either. I had a very carby dinner last
evening, got up to use the bathroom during the night, and would have been
on the floor if it weren't for the bathroom wall. I'm not sure what made
me think to change my eating plan last night.

I've been assuming that this is probably an inner ear issue. If my
insurance company sees fit to reinstate my policy, I'll be able to see my
doctor. And fill my prescriptions. If not, I'll keep falling down and
will have very high blood sugars; uncontrolled asthma, blood pressure, and
acid reflux (low-carbing doesn't help me with that); and by this time next
week, I won't be able to post here, because I'll have run out of my psych
meds, and will be a raving lunatic.

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ALso, just out of curiosity -- what are you eating? Elsewhere in this
thread you said that you are eating only about 800 calories a day, yet you
are keeping your carbs too low. This doesn't seem to add up, since low-carb
food tend to be high-fat and calorie-dense.

I haven't plugged my food into fitday for quite some time, but that was
about my average when I did. Currently, my staples are yogurt and eggs. I
also eat canned green beans. There is no money for fresh veggies. We have
meat in the freezer, but I'm just too worn out (in many respects) to think
about cooking it, much less eating it. I sleep up to 12 hours at night,
then take 2 to 3 naps during the day.

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My intention isn't to be critical; just trying to help put things in
perspecive from another point of view.

Yeah, Peter, I know you're a good egg. And I'm grateful for your input.
I'm starting to wonder, looking back at this post, if I've become carb
phobic. Anorexia, but only as it relates to carbohydrates. Odd.

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I wish you well and hope that you get your problem with dizziness fixed.

Thanks. Me too. Some day, I may not have a nearby wall, table, chair, or
Crash to hang on to.

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p.s. If you plan on eating fruit anyway, then Atkins is not for you. Try
South Beach; maybe that would fir in better with what you are looking for.

My association with fruit will remain having a chunk or two of cantaloupe,
or maybe a couple of strawberries. If I bring home a container from the
store, it'll be empty within an hour. Guaranteed.

I don't think I'm following any plan right now. 🙁

Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 97
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

Saffire said:

In article <[email hidden]>, damsel-
[email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For no
apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab something so I
don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.

Sounds like labrynthitis, which I have had on many occasions over the years. I
doubt it has ANYTHING to do with what you are eating since it's a middle-ear
problem. It's often viral when I get it, but sometimes it only lasts a day or
even a few hours and then it's okay. My mom just sent me an article about some
exercises (really head positioning) you can try to alleviate it -- I'll try to
remember to send it to you later today.

Thank you, Saffire. I'll Google the term, as well.

Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 97
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

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More helpful hints from the [censored] of the century.

DAY-am! And we've just started this century.

Carol
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227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 97
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

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Cubit said:

In my experience, feeling faint happens when calories are too low,

perhaps

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in the 800 calorie range. I'm not aware of low carbs doing it.

That's very close to what I average. I'll try eating more calories.

Thanks,
Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 97
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

does bernstein recommend this low of a calorie count?

I wonder if [censored] Cheney knows about this site. If he could email it
privately it would save him all that nasty press that saying it in public
draws.

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| wrote:
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| Here's something special, just for you, Precious:
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|| More helpful hints from the [censored] of the century.
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| DAY-am! And we've just started this century.
|
| Carol
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| 227/211/150 (Thursdays)
| Fasting BG: 97
| Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
| Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
| http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

Hi,
On 7-Aug-2004, Damsel in dis Dress <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

For the past three weeks, I've been having a strange problem. For
no apparent reason, I start tipping over. I can usually grab
something
so I don't fall, and I'm usually not dizzy.

Three times, I've wound up on the floor. One of those times, the
room was spinning before I dropped to the concrete floor. The first
time
occurred in a grocery store.

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Carol, I'd be surprised if your dizzy spells have anything to do with
your diet.
More likely culprits are meds and infection, and you need a
professional for those things.

Are you going to be able to see a doctor any time soon?

Take care,
Carmen

Carmen said:

Carol, I'd be surprised if your dizzy spells have anything to do with
your diet.
More likely culprits are meds and infection, and you need a
professional for those things.

Are you going to be able to see a doctor any time soon?

I call my insurance company every day to see if my policy has been
reinstated. So far, no. I can see my psychiatrist, because that clinic
has an agreement with Medicare that they'll accept whatever Medicare pays.
For regular medical stuff and prescriptions, I don't know what I'm going to
do yet.

Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 97
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

Loser said:

does bernstein recommend this low of a calorie count?

I'm sure he doesn't. I'm trying to increase carbs and calories, but I'm
having trouble.

Carol
--
227/211/150 (Thursdays)
Fasting BG: 97
Reduced Carb 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
http://photos.yahoo.com/carol_arie

You fat trolls are so good at sticking together.

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