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It isn't readily discussed on this board but, there are several health conditions where IP is NOT recommended and even under doctor care will not be permitted to be used.
It is in your best interest to see the doctor before beginning this program. It rapidly effects your health and your weight. It is not solely a weight loss program when done as designed.
It is designed to protect heart muscle, very important if you have heart conditions already, but, it is also an increase in minerals that directly impact heart health and function. Consultation with a doctor before making major changes that can effect your health OR impact any meds you are on is very smart.
In the meanwhile, you can start cutting back on carbs, try to eat closer to 100 carbs a day, bring you protein levels up, increase your water in take and fiber. Try to keep your fat to healthy fats and about 20 to 30% of your daily caloric content so for a 1500 calorie diet, at 9 calories per gram of fat, you would want about 37 grams of fat per day.
Making these adjustments will be healthy and will help you transition once you have the approval.
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Thanx
So I saw my Dr and he said no to the diet...not because of my heart but because the calcium levels are too high. (I am also a stone maker) my body doesnt breakdown the calcium very well even though I take it with all the other minerals that help it. Naturally I have problems with it.
I had been following the diet with 3 protein shakes a day plus all the H2O and the 4 cups of allowed veggies and my 5-7 oz of meat or fish and have lossed 7 lbs in 14 days so I will continue to follow it just like IP and see the results and gradually add items back into my routine. I think becuase I was down 10 lbs from the last weigh in in Dec with him he and I hope I can do this on my own.
but I have to say I dont think I could have done this had I not found this site and grand encouragment from other supportive dieters struggling with food. Cutting carbs cuts wanting carbs...
yahoo Who would a thunk???
Anita