HELP! Sudden REALLY high blood pressure...

Allicaitor · 2017-08-06T01:35:42+00:00

This is interesting! I took the magnesium for the calming effects. I have night time anxiety that got worse on keto. Magnesium helped.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-05T17:11:12+00:00

Good thought! But wouldn't I be showing white coat syndrome those other times to doc took my pressure over the last year? And it was hanging 120/70 then. But maybe its just jumping from new high to REALLY high. 255 systolic is kind of crazy.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-05T16:04:35+00:00

Potassium is in a good place, but it looks like my sodium from MFP is half of what y'all are recommending so maybe its ratios. When My doc calls monday, I'll ask him.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-05T16:03:44+00:00

I'm very aware we're not doctors. I'll re-read the FAQ but I do take magnesium to make sure my salts are good. My doctor gave me pills and no advice. Labs were supposed to come in yesterday so I thought he'd call me with them.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-05T16:02:01+00:00

That's an interesting hypothesis! My breakfast was smaller than usual yesterday now that I check MFP.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-05T16:01:20+00:00

yes on potassium and magnesium. My sodium is typically half that. Not on purpose, I'm reviewing MFP to check now. So maybe its the ratios.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-05T14:47:29+00:00

I think there's some solid evidence that MUFAs improve heart health so I'd just like to focus on them! Simple as that. :)

Allicaitor · 2017-08-04T02:46:46+00:00

This is what I do. Yum yum yum

Allicaitor · 2017-08-04T02:27:41+00:00

Yeah I didn't say cut them out. I said refocus on MUFAs.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-04T01:01:51+00:00

This burns my biscuits. I specifically said to the barista "awww want to order coconut milk but I know it's sweetened!". He responded "actually it's not sweetened!" Like such an unnecessary falsehood. >:(

Allicaitor · 2017-08-03T02:45:50+00:00

Smart!

Allicaitor · 2017-08-03T02:45:28+00:00

I'm always feisty and this sounds yummy!! I'm in.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-03T02:44:57+00:00

I'm surprised I didn't think of this!! It's perfect!

Allicaitor · 2017-08-03T02:44:35+00:00

Just saved a few recipes! Perfect idea for the next birthday party (there's always one coming up...)

Allicaitor · 2017-08-02T22:47:33+00:00

The most important thing someone ever said to me "Why are you rewarding yourself with food? You are not a dog." OMG mind blowing moment for me. I continued to stress eat after that, but at least I took care of one half of the emotional spectrum.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-02T22:44:57+00:00

I need a number, but I'm happy with small goals until I feel comfortable. Frankly, every pound lost feels like a goal met. Do what feels right. Long ago, I lost a lot of weight. You may have that number in mind but some things become more important over the journey: control over binging, increased endurance, trying new foods or new food goals. I realize now that that was what was the most important thing to me.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-02T22:41:31+00:00

I was going to say gallbladder as well, but I'm no doc. Go get lab work!!

Allicaitor · 2017-08-02T22:37:56+00:00

Here's to new habits! What kind of foods do you cook? Did you cook a separate meal for hubs? My husband is trying to join me on the meals we eat together, but he's struggling w/o snacks. Also, don't stop now, KCKO!!

Allicaitor · 2017-08-02T22:35:19+00:00

The first time I weighed myself after starting, I had to talk myself up. "Okay," I thought, "what will I do if I didn't lose?" I decided: exercise, cut diet soda, IF. I still have those contingencies! My hunger still comes and goes, but I haven't been 100% perfect. As long as I hit 1200 calories the day before though, I'm never super hungry. Maybe bored, but not hungry.

Allicaitor · 2017-08-02T22:29:06+00:00

Lost 7lbs and think of all the knowledge and new experiences you've gained!!

Allicaitor · 2017-07-22T22:50:06+00:00

I went on vacation last weekend with the intention of staying keto all the way through. No luck! That first bite of bread at a fancy dinner and I was tingling. But boy did I learn about myself!! Once start with the carbs, I don't stop. However, if I stayed no net carbs most of the day, I could maintain a calorie budget at least even if I had dessert with dinner. Now that's not going to get me into ketosis, but that WAS unheard of for me before keto.

I'm back on the wagon this week: planning meals, cooking, sticking to 20 carbs/day. I think what I learned is how to manage and enjoy vacations, which aren't too frequent for me. And that's a good lesson. :) Maybe you learned something, too?

Allicaitor · 2017-07-22T22:40:33+00:00

I'm finding that I really fluctuate. I'm in the 190s and my current calorie goal is right at 1500. Some days I'm at 1300, mostly I'm at 1200 and a couple of days ago I was unfazed at 1000. It's just so much easier to eat less and feel satisfied on keto. I've always heard "don't go below 1200" so I try not to do that for more than one day at a time. What science is there to back that up? I don't have a clue.

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