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Old August 2nd, 2004, 06:29 AM
WeightLoss-Stories.com
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Hi there,

I've lurked on the newsgroups for some time, but never posted. My husband
and I are both overweight and have just re-evaluated our eating habits and
fitness habits in an attempt to change our lifestyles, both for our own
sakes and our childrens'. We have decided to give low-carbing a try, and it
is working for us quite well thus far. My husband is a type II diabetic and
has high blood pressure, and I have hypothyroidism. We're a mess! =)

Along with our renewed sense of health, we have created a website which we
feel will help us and many others as well. It is at
www.weightloss-stories.com. It is a place where people can post their
weight loss success stories in order to help motivate and inspire others
towards their own successful weight loss and fitness health. It's fully
searcheable by gender, pounds lost, dietplan, etc.

It's an entirely free site to use, there are no charges for anything, and we
aren't selling anything. So please come and post your success stories or
'works in progress' along with your before, during, and after photos and
help inspire others, (and us!).

I'd really like to compare the success of different plans through reading
these various stories, although I am sure it really doesn't come down to the
plan so much as the determination of the person following the plan!

Take care, I hope you'll visit soon.

Leasa.
www.weightloss-stories.com


  #2  
Old August 2nd, 2004, 01:23 PM
Patricia Heil
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YOU NEED TO READ THE REPORT that says that low-carb is bad for diabetics
because it stresses the kidneys which are already at risk in diabetics!!
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040717/bob8.asp

Another concern focuses on the kidneys, especially in people with diabetes,
which itself damages those organs. Proteins contain nitrogen, which the
kidneys must remove from the body. So, the extra protein typical of
low-carbohydrate diets makes the kidneys work harder than normal. These
diets could further damage kidneys already injured by diabetes or some other
problem, notes Nathaniel Clark of the National Diabetes Association in
Alexandria, Va.



"WeightLoss-Stories.com" wrote in message
news:WikPc.158995$ek5.142074@pd7tw2no...
Hi there,

I've lurked on the newsgroups for some time, but never posted. My husband
and I are both overweight and have just re-evaluated our eating habits and
fitness habits in an attempt to change our lifestyles, both for our own
sakes and our childrens'. We have decided to give low-carbing a try, and

it
is working for us quite well thus far. My husband is a type II diabetic

and
has high blood pressure, and I have hypothyroidism. We're a mess! =)

Along with our renewed sense of health, we have created a website which we
feel will help us and many others as well. It is at
www.weightloss-stories.com. It is a place where people can post their
weight loss success stories in order to help motivate and inspire others
towards their own successful weight loss and fitness health. It's fully
searcheable by gender, pounds lost, dietplan, etc.

It's an entirely free site to use, there are no charges for anything, and

we
aren't selling anything. So please come and post your success stories or
'works in progress' along with your before, during, and after photos and
help inspire others, (and us!).

I'd really like to compare the success of different plans through reading
these various stories, although I am sure it really doesn't come down to

the
plan so much as the determination of the person following the plan!

Take care, I hope you'll visit soon.

Leasa.
www.weightloss-stories.com




  #3  
Old August 2nd, 2004, 01:23 PM
Patricia Heil
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YOU NEED TO READ THE REPORT that says that low-carb is bad for diabetics
because it stresses the kidneys which are already at risk in diabetics!!
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040717/bob8.asp

Another concern focuses on the kidneys, especially in people with diabetes,
which itself damages those organs. Proteins contain nitrogen, which the
kidneys must remove from the body. So, the extra protein typical of
low-carbohydrate diets makes the kidneys work harder than normal. These
diets could further damage kidneys already injured by diabetes or some other
problem, notes Nathaniel Clark of the National Diabetes Association in
Alexandria, Va.



"WeightLoss-Stories.com" wrote in message
news:WikPc.158995$ek5.142074@pd7tw2no...
Hi there,

I've lurked on the newsgroups for some time, but never posted. My husband
and I are both overweight and have just re-evaluated our eating habits and
fitness habits in an attempt to change our lifestyles, both for our own
sakes and our childrens'. We have decided to give low-carbing a try, and

it
is working for us quite well thus far. My husband is a type II diabetic

and
has high blood pressure, and I have hypothyroidism. We're a mess! =)

Along with our renewed sense of health, we have created a website which we
feel will help us and many others as well. It is at
www.weightloss-stories.com. It is a place where people can post their
weight loss success stories in order to help motivate and inspire others
towards their own successful weight loss and fitness health. It's fully
searcheable by gender, pounds lost, dietplan, etc.

It's an entirely free site to use, there are no charges for anything, and

we
aren't selling anything. So please come and post your success stories or
'works in progress' along with your before, during, and after photos and
help inspire others, (and us!).

I'd really like to compare the success of different plans through reading
these various stories, although I am sure it really doesn't come down to

the
plan so much as the determination of the person following the plan!

Take care, I hope you'll visit soon.

Leasa.
www.weightloss-stories.com




  #4  
Old August 3rd, 2004, 09:03 PM
Doug Freyburger
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Patricia Heil wrote:

YOU NEED TO READ THE REPORT that says that low-carb is bad for diabetics
because it stresses the kidneys which are already at risk in diabetics!!
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040717/bob8.asp

Another concern focuses on the kidneys, especially in people with diabetes,
which itself damages those organs. Proteins contain nitrogen, which the
kidneys must remove from the body. So, the extra protein typical of
low-carbohydrate diets makes the kidneys work harder than normal. These
diets could further damage kidneys already injured by diabetes or some other
problem, notes Nathaniel Clark of the National Diabetes Association in
Alexandria, Va.


The other side of the coin is that low carb plans are the best for
controlling blood sugar which is one of the major goals for diabetics.
so it isn't that simple.

Atkins with ketosis forbids folks with existing kidney damage but it
does absolutely no damage whatsoever to kidneys that are not already
damaged. Not even one case in three decades. This can either mean
to get the test for kidney damage before starting Atkins, or not
doing Atkins, or doing one of the non-ketotic low carb plans. It
is easy to suggest a mildly low carb plan like Carbohydrate Addicts
Diet or Sugarbusters to avoid encountering any such issue.

Also there's the issue that Atkins is not high protein so the entire
posting begs to discover the ulterior motive. Why accuse low carb
diets of being high portein when they are not? Is it ignorance of
what low carb plans actually are, or is there some hidden motive?

The problem is poor blood sugar control is a far worse danger to
kidneys and high carb plans reduce blood sugar control unless you
follow a very strict schedule.
  #5  
Old August 3rd, 2004, 09:03 PM
Doug Freyburger
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Default newbie and diet success story

Patricia Heil wrote:

YOU NEED TO READ THE REPORT that says that low-carb is bad for diabetics
because it stresses the kidneys which are already at risk in diabetics!!
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040717/bob8.asp

Another concern focuses on the kidneys, especially in people with diabetes,
which itself damages those organs. Proteins contain nitrogen, which the
kidneys must remove from the body. So, the extra protein typical of
low-carbohydrate diets makes the kidneys work harder than normal. These
diets could further damage kidneys already injured by diabetes or some other
problem, notes Nathaniel Clark of the National Diabetes Association in
Alexandria, Va.


The other side of the coin is that low carb plans are the best for
controlling blood sugar which is one of the major goals for diabetics.
so it isn't that simple.

Atkins with ketosis forbids folks with existing kidney damage but it
does absolutely no damage whatsoever to kidneys that are not already
damaged. Not even one case in three decades. This can either mean
to get the test for kidney damage before starting Atkins, or not
doing Atkins, or doing one of the non-ketotic low carb plans. It
is easy to suggest a mildly low carb plan like Carbohydrate Addicts
Diet or Sugarbusters to avoid encountering any such issue.

Also there's the issue that Atkins is not high protein so the entire
posting begs to discover the ulterior motive. Why accuse low carb
diets of being high portein when they are not? Is it ignorance of
what low carb plans actually are, or is there some hidden motive?

The problem is poor blood sugar control is a far worse danger to
kidneys and high carb plans reduce blood sugar control unless you
follow a very strict schedule.
  #6  
Old August 4th, 2004, 03:57 PM
WeightLoss-Stories.com
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I think that's exactly it. When I say we are low carbing, I didn't say we
are necessarily doing Atkins, going into ketosis, or doing high-protein.
We've simply lowered our carbs.

We have increased BOTH our fats (mostly GOOD fats) and our proteins to make
up for that. We aren't going low carb enought to go into ketosis. But
enought to manage his blood sugar. And believe me, his blood sugar testing
is proving the results for us.

Leasa
www.weightloss-stories.com


"Doug Freyburger" wrote in message
om...
Patricia Heil wrote:

YOU NEED TO READ THE REPORT that says that low-carb is bad for diabetics
because it stresses the kidneys which are already at risk in diabetics!!
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040717/bob8.asp

Another concern focuses on the kidneys, especially in people with

diabetes,
which itself damages those organs. Proteins contain nitrogen, which the
kidneys must remove from the body. So, the extra protein typical of
low-carbohydrate diets makes the kidneys work harder than normal. These
diets could further damage kidneys already injured by diabetes or some

other
problem, notes Nathaniel Clark of the National Diabetes Association in
Alexandria, Va.


The other side of the coin is that low carb plans are the best for
controlling blood sugar which is one of the major goals for diabetics.
so it isn't that simple.

Atkins with ketosis forbids folks with existing kidney damage but it
does absolutely no damage whatsoever to kidneys that are not already
damaged. Not even one case in three decades. This can either mean
to get the test for kidney damage before starting Atkins, or not
doing Atkins, or doing one of the non-ketotic low carb plans. It
is easy to suggest a mildly low carb plan like Carbohydrate Addicts
Diet or Sugarbusters to avoid encountering any such issue.

Also there's the issue that Atkins is not high protein so the entire
posting begs to discover the ulterior motive. Why accuse low carb
diets of being high portein when they are not? Is it ignorance of
what low carb plans actually are, or is there some hidden motive?

The problem is poor blood sugar control is a far worse danger to
kidneys and high carb plans reduce blood sugar control unless you
follow a very strict schedule.



  #7  
Old August 4th, 2004, 03:57 PM
WeightLoss-Stories.com
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Default newbie and diet success story

I think that's exactly it. When I say we are low carbing, I didn't say we
are necessarily doing Atkins, going into ketosis, or doing high-protein.
We've simply lowered our carbs.

We have increased BOTH our fats (mostly GOOD fats) and our proteins to make
up for that. We aren't going low carb enought to go into ketosis. But
enought to manage his blood sugar. And believe me, his blood sugar testing
is proving the results for us.

Leasa
www.weightloss-stories.com


"Doug Freyburger" wrote in message
om...
Patricia Heil wrote:

YOU NEED TO READ THE REPORT that says that low-carb is bad for diabetics
because it stresses the kidneys which are already at risk in diabetics!!
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040717/bob8.asp

Another concern focuses on the kidneys, especially in people with

diabetes,
which itself damages those organs. Proteins contain nitrogen, which the
kidneys must remove from the body. So, the extra protein typical of
low-carbohydrate diets makes the kidneys work harder than normal. These
diets could further damage kidneys already injured by diabetes or some

other
problem, notes Nathaniel Clark of the National Diabetes Association in
Alexandria, Va.


The other side of the coin is that low carb plans are the best for
controlling blood sugar which is one of the major goals for diabetics.
so it isn't that simple.

Atkins with ketosis forbids folks with existing kidney damage but it
does absolutely no damage whatsoever to kidneys that are not already
damaged. Not even one case in three decades. This can either mean
to get the test for kidney damage before starting Atkins, or not
doing Atkins, or doing one of the non-ketotic low carb plans. It
is easy to suggest a mildly low carb plan like Carbohydrate Addicts
Diet or Sugarbusters to avoid encountering any such issue.

Also there's the issue that Atkins is not high protein so the entire
posting begs to discover the ulterior motive. Why accuse low carb
diets of being high portein when they are not? Is it ignorance of
what low carb plans actually are, or is there some hidden motive?

The problem is poor blood sugar control is a far worse danger to
kidneys and high carb plans reduce blood sugar control unless you
follow a very strict schedule.



 




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