In article <CoF2e.13425$%d7.5623@lakeread03>,
Faux_Pseudo > wrote:

> _.-In rec.food.cooking, Katra wrote the following -._
> >> Loosing even 100 a year is unsafe and can lead to lots of medical
> >> problems that you may not be aware of. Please see a doctor.
> >
> > I am under a Doctors supervision... ;-)
>
> Good
>
> <snip>
> > Why is it dangerous???
>
> Fast weight loss and/or extreme weight loss can result in the
> following kinds of issues and that is why doctors supervision is
> recommended for anyone starting the kind of thing you are engaged in.
> * increased risk of gallstones

Only if eating low fat.
I'm not. Bile is released in direct response to the need to digest fats.
Low fat causes bile retention and stone formation.

This item was discussed in detail with my gastroenterologist.

I eat a lot of eggs. They have 5 grams per. I also eat nuts as the fat
in them is unsaturated and far healthier, and tends to give some
cardiovascular benefits.

> * increased risk of osteoporosis

If you don't supplement. I am. 4 grams of calcium per day in a mixed
mineral formula. I also still eat cheese. If I don't supplement
properly, I lose too much calcium due to a high protien intake and I get
HORRIBLE leg cramps. I don't dare not supplement! Too painful. <G>

The above two are mostly a danger with the stupid and useless high carb
low fat diets recommended by the FDA.

> * unhealthy weight gain if stopped abruptly (yo-yo effect)

Yes, that has happened to me twice in the past, but the weight gain took
5 years... I have also made permanent lifestyle changes so this should
not happen this time! I've managed to maintain my weight with no more
gains now for the past 3 years. I've learned.........

> * increased risk of diabetes

Again, only on a high carb diet!
I also monitor my blood chemistry levels monthly, and am
being treated for insulin resistance from a lifetime of carb
addicition.

Metformin is a wonderful thing..... <lol>

I don't have diabetes yet, but was headed there. Type II is usually
a consequence of untreated hyperinsulinism.
It's also next to impossible to lose weight on a high carb
diet if you have insulin resistance. Even with a very low calorie count.

> * loss of muscle (heart muscle being the worst)

A high protein diet prevents this!
This is one of the nice things about low carbing. ;-)
Nearly all of the weight loss is fat!!! Not muscle.

The body only loses muscle when you deprive it of protein.

You are going to lose muscle no matter how slowly or quickly you lose
weight if you don't eat sufficient protein!

Must be balanced, but zoning is the best with still a percentage of
calories coming from high fiber carbs and fat, but the majority coming
from protein.

Trust me. I've been studying diet, nutrition, sports nutrition and
supplementation science for nearly 10 years now. I know what I am doing,
but thanks very much for your concern! I appreciate it.

> * change in brain chemistry because of changes in cholesterol

Well, my serum cholesterol numbers seem to be stable over the past 3
months. ;-) They fluctuate between 200 and 220.

Probably because I refuse to totally give up my nightly relaxation
rituals involving a cocktail or two... If I quit drinking completely, my
cholesterol drops to 180.

>
> > Please explain?
>
> Please ask the doctor that you are seeing. They will be able to
> explain more.

Heh. Dr. R. and I have discussed all of this in detail.
We are monitoring everything very closely. I'm very much in touch with
my body and listen to it.

I weighed in today, it's been about 10 days.

Lost another 4 lbs. Yay!

Weighed in at 239. I started at 273 on January 4th.

My Dr. is as thrilled as I am and has not given me any dire warnings
about a goal of 10 lbs. per month.

But again, I thank you for taking the time to post your concerns!
If you quit hearing from me, you will know I died and can post a nice "I
told you so". :-)

--
K.

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