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[SV][NSV] 1st doctor's appointment since starting Keto

I've been doing Keto since Labor day, so I'm about 2.5 months in. I've been participating in no-weigh November since the end of October so I've not known what my weight has been.

When I went to the doctor in July for my physical, I had a high A1C that indicated that I was prediabetic (5.8). I had high blood pressure, a high resting heart rate, high triglycerides, and slightly elevated cholesterol. Because of a family history of high cholesterol, type II diabetes, and high blood pressure (the holy trinity of unhealth), and because I still couldn't believe I could eat high fat/moderate protein/low carb without messing with my heart, I wanted to lose weight with the supervision of a doctor, so every 3 months I am going in. This morning was my first 3-month check in.

I am down from 266 to 244 (22 lbs!!!!!)

My blood pressure went from 135/85 to 120/80 (normal!)

My A1C went from 5.8 to 5.4, (no longer prediabetic!!!!)

My resting heart rate went from 100 (holy shit) to 80!

I am lucky that I have a doctor who is on board with Keto and she was absolutely thrilled with the results. I'm doing a full lipid panel in February (our next 3 month meeting) and I absolutely cannot wait to see how far I'll have come by then.

Sorry for all the posts lately, ladies. This diet is truly the only thing that has ever worked for me, and I am just so excited. It's truly feeling effortless at this point, and it's never felt that way. And if I'm being honest, I've never lasted this long on a "diet," though we all know here that this is a way of life, not a diet. I feel equipped to actually achieve my goals and get healthy, and do it all while feeling happy and not at all deprived, nevermind all the other benefits of keto (no more stomach issues, great skin, no more energy dips).

tl;dr I'm getting healthier, and science is backing it up!

Edit for grammar and resting heart rate :)

Posted Nov 17, 2014, 3:40 PM UTC · edited

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ClicheTheCamgirlF/36/5'3" start May 17 SW 145 CW 124 GW 118•

I know what you mean about finally finding something that really works. It's nice to finally have that sense of satisfaction.

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lnpetersF/31/5'5" SW @Jun 20, 2014: 308 CW: 228.7 GW: 135 | 7 Months•

I understand all the posts here. I desperately want to spread the word about keto but no one cares. They all want a magic weight loss pill/food. Keto is just such a 180 from a so-called "normal" diet that people won't listen. It's really frustrating, but I can come here (home!) and talk about it with you guys and you get it. I find I have the same issue with speaking to people about religion. I really do have to surround myself with like-minded people just to keep myself sane.

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ket-ho30 F 5'9" SW:283 CW:218 GW:168•

nice! congrats!!

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anbeav•

Wow, incredible NSVs!! Keep it up!!

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raychelknowsF 40 5'4" | 9/8/14 SW:193 | CW:169 | GW:145•

What great results. Congrats!

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ggk52F/54/5'5"| SW197(8/4/14)/CW176.0/GW150•

Great results and glad you found a doctor that is on board and knowledgeable about keto. I'm looking forward to your February posts - and lot more in between.

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ghostforestF/41/5'6" SW:255 2.10.14 CW:183 GW:170ish•

That's fantastic! and, it'll only get better!

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former_carb_princess42/F/5'7" SW: 225, CW: 209, GW: 160•

Great job!! So glad to hear these positive results.

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engagedtone•

One of the best things for me about starting Modified Atkins was breaking my GP AND my neuro. <3

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supiesonic42F/35/5'1" SW:270/CW:222/GW:175/UGW:150•

Congratulations!! Hard work pays off, as proven by cold hard science! The pounds lost are amazing, and more importantly those blood work /heart rate / blood pressure improvements are excellent!

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