Is salt that powerful?
Hi Everyone-
I am almost 3 weeks in and have been down 26 pounds for a good few days now. I don't know what came over me today but I was salting everything and even ate a pickle ( I am on stage 3). I thought maybe it was my electrolytes because my BP was 94/52. I called the doctor who said I needed to stop with my BP meds. I did this but I have still been dizzy. Room spin dizzy like college frat party.So I kept with the salt and maintained ample water (24 oz every 2 hours).
This morning I am up 6 pounds. Could this really be water retention or am I just leveling off at the 3 week stall?
Any feedback is welcome. Thanks in advance
It could be water retention. If you were dizzy, you may have been dehydrated and your body is readjusting.
I had a lot of trouble with low blood pressure and dizziness - maybe 9 months after surgery for about a year. Finally, I saw my cardiologist and he told me to eat more salt. It really helped the dizziness. I don't know when it stopped, but it hasn't been an issue for a while now.
Its good that you contacted your doctor about stopping the BP meds. You probably won't need them ever again! Happy day!
best wishes,
Carol
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Thanks so much Carol,
I is scary at times. The low BP made me wonder if I was bleeding internally LOL. I appreciate the feedback on the salt. I was just a fiend for it yesterday. If I had had a virgin mary in front of me I would have consumed in no time.
I can handle retaining water. The weight will come off as it plans. I just want to make sure I stay healthy.
Thanks again
Yup! Water follows salt. I wouldn't worry about it for now. It might take a few days to sort out.
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on 10/30/16 12:21 pm, edited 10/30/16 5:57 am
I think retention no way you ate 6 lbs worth of calories. 1 lb =3,500 calories, so you would have consumed 6 x that amount no. same as losing wt, 1 lb = 3,500 calories, so to lose 1 lb you would have to cut 500 calories a day for 7 days = 3,500 calories or 1 lb. And you are amazing, 26 lbs in 3 weeks. WOW
A lot of time people go on a low carb diet and lose 5-10 lbs in one week. That loss is almost always mostly water weight.
I am at goal...of I see the scale drop 2-3 lbs ..I know I am dehydrated and that I need to add more salt or some carbs to keep the water in my body.
Passing out due to low BP (been there) is not good reward for losing 3 lbs.. Or 6.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Hi Hala
That is a good point and I am under no delusion that much of the 26 pounds is water. Although I am drinking ALOT of water. In fact I am worried that I am drinking too much and am stretching the sleeve. I can drink 24 oz in an hour with no issue.
Could what you suggest be my issue? I am drinking enough water but the salt is being flushed out too rapidly or I don't have enough carbs? Thank you for the feedback . I am not really concerned about the weight going up as much as why. Totally fine with slower loss if necessary for balance. Not a sprint for me.
