Tell me....HEALTH ISSUES that are gone or controlled by low carb

sweetpoison · 10-15-2008, 06:55 PM

Was just sitting here wondering how many of you/us have [COLOR="Red"]health issues that have been eliminated or at least controlled by low carb[/COLOR]. Not something the general public seems to talk about when you mention low carb,they always say how bad it is...yada yada..... Come on ladies and gentlemen.....I need all the motivation I can get to do this...and health is really the biggest one. I guess it is getting passed the first 2 weeks......

valf · 10-15-2008, 07:05 PM

I can't count the number of people who have had diabetes meds reduced or eliminated. That is phenomenal even if there were no other benefits. But there are so many more health successes beyond this!

Kris T. · 10-15-2008, 07:41 PM

I rarely get sick, if ever. I never get YI either.

GME · 10-15-2008, 07:45 PM

I had aches and pains and creaks and groans all over... gone.

My blood pressure was never really high, but its about 10 pts lower now.

And the blood sugar swings... Egads

lippi · 10-15-2008, 07:47 PM

I NEVER get indigestion anymore. I used to get it every single day without fail.

wannabeslim4life · 10-15-2008, 07:48 PM

My depression is completely controlled by eating l/c I eat one off plan junk food and I am thinking about dying all day but when I eat l/c I feel GREAT.

Atkins Chick · 10-15-2008, 07:51 PM

My periods have become more regular. Also, I have NO indigestion or bloating.

Kerry · 10-15-2008, 08:05 PM

my obease went away!

Kerry · 10-15-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wannabeslim4life

My depression is completely controlled by eating l/c I eat one off plan junk food and I am thinking about dying all day but when I eat l/c I feel GREAT.

I double this also.. since eating low carb my depression totally went away!

wannabeslim4life · 10-15-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

I double this also.. since eating low carb my depression totally went away!

TJ you look awesome great job!

valf · 10-15-2008, 08:19 PM

Yes, she certainly does look awesome!

Kerry · 10-15-2008, 08:21 PM

luv_bug · 10-15-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetpoison

Was just sitting here wondering how many of you/us have [COLOR="Red"]health issues that have been eliminated or at least controlled by low carb[/COLOR]. Not something the general public seems to talk about when you mention low carb,they always say how bad it is...yada yada..... Come on ladies and gentlemen.....I need all the motivation I can get to do this...and health is really the biggest one. I guess it is getting passed the first 2 weeks......

It has made a world of difference -- Funny enough, it was MY FAMILY who pointed this out to me. In my final year of highschool I was really sick with rashes, bleading under my skin, constant digestion issues, tiredness, etc. My doctor tested for tonnes of things (Lymes Disease, Leukemia, etc.) but they couldn`t figure out what was wrong...

Since doing low carb the bleeding has gone away and I discovered several food allergies, etc. I still get a little muscle pain from time to time (existing condition) but it`s controlled ... when I eat on plan i hardly ever notice it anymore .. they are just little aches now... but before I was to the point where I didn`t want to do very much at all...)

Atkins Chick · 10-15-2008, 09:00 PM

Wow Kerrry, you look FABULOUS!!!

How tall are you? and how long did it take to lose your weight?

Heather150 · 10-15-2008, 09:16 PM

16 years of IBS GONE!
Heartburn GONE!
Backaches GONE!
Lactose Intolerance GONE!

bobo36us · 10-15-2008, 09:20 PM

Kerry,

You NEED to post those pics for all to see!!!!!

First of all, there is an AMAZING weight loss journey there that would help inspire all of us.

Secondly, those pics are SCHMOKIN ! What a great midsection! (I love the Oct 15 pics)

Please don't be shy, everybody loves a great success story!

wishbone · 10-15-2008, 09:21 PM

No more diabetes medicine. I have an inherited thing called Haileys-haileys. It's a skin thing, low-carb REALLY keeps it under CONTROL!!! It can be very annoying, irritating, and PAINFUL!!!
I love this woe!!
JAN

wannabeslim4life · 10-15-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bobo36us

Kerry,

You NEED to post those pics for all to see!!!!!

First of all, there is an AMAZING weight loss journey there that would help inspire all of us.

Secondly, those pics are SCHMOKIN ! What a great midsection! (I love the Oct 15 pics)

Please don't be shy, everybody loves a great success story!

I totally agree

Charski · 10-15-2008, 10:46 PM

GERD = gone

BP = 96/60, resting heartrate 60 - my doc says my heart will go on forever!

RARELY ever sick, hardly even a sniffle.

Seasonal allergies MUCH better than they used to be.

Stamina and strength through the roof.

And I will be 55 tomorrow - ask most people my age about what ails them and you'll get a litany of complaints. Not from THIS low-carber, Baby!

steady · 10-16-2008, 05:34 AM

I haven't been sick since I went LC (almost 2 years), but I do take a sick day here and there in appreciate of my fortunate health.

As long as I stick with whole LC foods--no sugar swings or gas!

suzanneyea · 10-16-2008, 05:41 AM

Well, the best part was losing my eating disorder (bulimia). My overall mental health is vastly improved. I never get sick and my thyroid levels are normal.

miss sparky · 10-16-2008, 05:46 AM

all the gluten intolerance symptoms....bloating, pain, itchy rash.....GONE!
joint aches.... a lot less

shiney hair, clear skin, and a wet nose.......

mac24312 · 10-16-2008, 05:48 AM

No more meds for High Blood Pressure or Type 2 Diabetes. Hardly ever sick anymore. Allergies are better than they was and I have tons of energy on LC lifestyle also. My TOM cycles are much better now too. Lost 110 lbs and I feel better right now than I have in over 20 years!

HUGS!

shirlc · 10-16-2008, 05:48 AM

Does this count? I'm not miserably hungry all the time anymore since I'm doing low carb instead of low calorie. I feel so much better and I'm not thinking about food all the time!

mac24312 · 10-16-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by shirlc

Does this count? I'm not miserably hungry all the time anymore since I'm doing low carb instead of low calorie. I feel so much better and I'm not thinking about food all the time!

It does and I agree!! HUGS!

sweetpoison · 10-16-2008, 05:54 AM

I SO AGREE.....POST MORE...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobo36us

Kerry,

You NEED to post those pics for all to see!!!!!

First of all, there is an AMAZING weight loss journey there that would help inspire all of us.

Secondly, those pics are SCHMOKIN ! What a great midsection! (I love the Oct 15 pics)

Please don't be shy, everybody loves a great success story!

Well, I guess it really is true.....SUGAR is a killer.

Vicki

dae_tona · 10-16-2008, 05:54 AM

No more blood sugar swings.

No more cramping in my legs.

No more sleep apnea.

No more bloating.

No more cramps. (OH SO VERY HAPPY!!)

No more cravings for sugar or breads.

No more food obsession.

No more breaking out.

No more getting sick. (haven't had as much as a flu or cold in almost five years..I owe this to a combination of lc and being cow's milk free)

Dyan

Tiffany2288 · 10-16-2008, 06:12 AM

Hypoglycemia is under control. I no longer feel ravenous or get the shakes if I go a few hours without eating like I used to. Moods are stable now.

Was recently diagnosed with a hypothyroid (going to the endo friday) but have still lost 15lbs on Atkins....pretty darn good for a slow metabolism if I do say so myself

Tiffany2288 · 10-16-2008, 06:12 AM

Oh and I sleep better and don't need as many hours of sleep these days either.

Vanessa120 · 10-16-2008, 06:20 AM

29 days binge free --- I attribute this to low carb!

10-15-2008, 06:55 PM	#1
sweetpoison Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,149 Gallery: sweetpoison Stats: 238/238/160 (7/5/12 WAS 243 lb & 44" WAIST) WOE: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Start Date: 05/14/13	Tell me....HEALTH ISSUES that are gone or controlled by low carb Was just sitting here wondering how many of you/us have [COLOR="Red"]health issues that have been eliminated or at least controlled by low carb[/COLOR]. Not something the general public seems to talk about when you mention low carb,they always say how bad it is...yada yada..... Come on ladies and gentlemen.....I need all the motivation I can get to do this...and health is really the biggest one. I guess it is getting passed the first 2 weeks...... Last edited by sweetpoison; 10-15-2008 at 06:56 PM..

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Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	ty!

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10-15-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
valf Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,357 Gallery: valf Stats: 232/209/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 11/23/2007	I can't count the number of people who have had diabetes meds reduced or eliminated. That is phenomenal even if there were no other benefits. But there are so many more health successes beyond this!

10-15-2008, 07:41 PM	#3
Kris T. Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I've been everywhere, man Posts: 3,114 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: Was 140 now 106 currently WOE: Over the sink! Start Date: 2003	I rarely get sick, if ever. I never get YI either.

10-15-2008, 07:45 PM	#4
GME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Coast Posts: 6,594 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/175/175 And again...223/208.4/146 5'7 WOE: Misc. Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	I had aches and pains and creaks and groans all over... gone. My blood pressure was never really high, but its about 10 pts lower now. And the blood sugar swings... Egads

10-15-2008, 07:47 PM	#5
lippi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,258 Gallery: lippi	I NEVER get indigestion anymore. I used to get it every single day without fail.

10-15-2008, 07:48 PM	#6
wannabeslim4life Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,011 Gallery: wannabeslim4life Stats: 177/163/120	My depression is completely controlled by eating l/c I eat one off plan junk food and I am thinking about dying all day but when I eat l/c I feel GREAT.

10-15-2008, 07:51 PM	#7
Atkins Chick Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,159 Gallery: Atkins Chick Stats: I weigh only 1x a month on the 16th WOE: Atkins/Induction till the last 20 lbs Start Date: Restarted 1/1/13	My periods have become more regular. Also, I have NO indigestion or bloating.

10-15-2008, 08:05 PM	#8
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	my obease went away!

10-15-2008, 08:19 PM	#11
valf Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,357 Gallery: valf Stats: 232/209/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 11/23/2007	Yes, she certainly does look awesome!

10-15-2008, 09:00 PM	#14
Atkins Chick Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,159 Gallery: Atkins Chick Stats: I weigh only 1x a month on the 16th WOE: Atkins/Induction till the last 20 lbs Start Date: Restarted 1/1/13	Wow Kerrry, you look FABULOUS!!! How tall are you? and how long did it take to lose your weight?

10-15-2008, 09:16 PM	#15
Heather150 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 12,199 Gallery: Heather150 WOE: 1340 calories/day Start Date: Feb 28 2003	16 years of IBS GONE! Heartburn GONE! Backaches GONE! Lactose Intolerance GONE!

10-15-2008, 09:20 PM	#16
bobo36us Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 301 Gallery: bobo36us Stats: 248/181/165 WOE: EAT, DRINK, & BE MERRY!!!!!!! Start Date: 09/08/08	Kerry, You NEED to post those pics for all to see!!!!! First of all, there is an AMAZING weight loss journey there that would help inspire all of us. Secondly, those pics are SCHMOKIN ! What a great midsection! (I love the Oct 15 pics) Please don't be shy, everybody loves a great success story!

10-15-2008, 09:21 PM	#17
wishbone Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,381 Gallery: wishbone Stats: 260/158/160 WOE: low carb my weigh	No more diabetes medicine. I have an inherited thing called Haileys-haileys. It's a skin thing, low-carb REALLY keeps it under CONTROL!!! It can be very annoying, irritating, and PAINFUL!!! I love this woe!! JAN

10-15-2008, 10:46 PM	#19
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,822 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	GERD = gone BP = 96/60, resting heartrate 60 - my doc says my heart will go on forever! RARELY ever sick, hardly even a sniffle. Seasonal allergies MUCH better than they used to be. Stamina and strength through the roof. And I will be 55 tomorrow - ask most people my age about what ails them and you'll get a litany of complaints. Not from THIS low-carber, Baby!

10-16-2008, 05:34 AM	#20
steady Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,424 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/95 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	I haven't been sick since I went LC (almost 2 years), but I do take a sick day here and there in appreciate of my fortunate health. As long as I stick with whole LC foods--no sugar swings or gas!

10-16-2008, 05:41 AM	#21
suzanneyea Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 9,072 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 156/124/120 WOE: back to zc!	Well, the best part was losing my eating disorder (bulimia). My overall mental health is vastly improved. I never get sick and my thyroid levels are normal.

10-16-2008, 05:46 AM	#22
miss sparky MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,030 Gallery: miss sparky Stats: 204/170/160 WOE: VLC Start Date: 10 March 2007	all the gluten intolerance symptoms....bloating, pain, itchy rash.....GONE! joint aches.... a lot less shiney hair, clear skin, and a wet nose.......

10-16-2008, 05:48 AM	#23
mac24312 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Far SW Virginia Posts: 3,564 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/130/140 WOE: Stella Style/My OWN LC WOL ;]/Maintenance Start Date: October 07 2006 Over 6 years on Atkins ;]	No more meds for High Blood Pressure or Type 2 Diabetes. Hardly ever sick anymore. Allergies are better than they was and I have tons of energy on LC lifestyle also. My TOM cycles are much better now too. Lost 110 lbs and I feel better right now than I have in over 20 years! HUGS!

10-16-2008, 05:48 AM	#24
shirlc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,534 Gallery: shirlc Stats: 144/127/130-5'5" WOE: Low/Mod Carb, JUDDD (JUDDD, 10/25/11 at 141.5) Start Date: March, 2006	Does this count? I'm not miserably hungry all the time anymore since I'm doing low carb instead of low calorie. I feel so much better and I'm not thinking about food all the time!

10-16-2008, 05:54 AM	#27
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Enchanted Desert Posts: 2,316 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: 186/124 5'0 size 2 in misses/sz 7 in juniors WOE: Eating like a thin person Start Date: Feb 2002/Maintaining since May 2004	No more blood sugar swings. No more cramping in my legs. No more sleep apnea. No more bloating. No more cramps. (OH SO VERY HAPPY!!) No more cravings for sugar or breads. No more food obsession. No more breaking out. No more getting sick. (haven't had as much as a flu or cold in almost five years..I owe this to a combination of lc and being cow's milk free) Dyan

10-16-2008, 06:12 AM	#28
Tiffany2288 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,906 Gallery: Tiffany2288 Stats: 172/141/130 5'4 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: Oct 2010	Hypoglycemia is under control. I no longer feel ravenous or get the shakes if I go a few hours without eating like I used to. Moods are stable now. Was recently diagnosed with a hypothyroid (going to the endo friday) but have still lost 15lbs on Atkins....pretty darn good for a slow metabolism if I do say so myself

10-16-2008, 06:20 AM	#30
Vanessa120 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,846 Gallery: Vanessa120 Stats: 189/130 size 2-4 5'4" WOE: Low Carb Real Food Start Date: Low Carb Since 2001	29 days binge free --- I attribute this to low carb!