re: I had heart attack last week.

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Is there a difference between the keto diet and simply reducing ones carbs to less than, say, 20 per day where your urine turns the stick dark purple?

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Yes, you can actually consume too much protein and too few carbs going keto. Balance is key to keep body in state of ketosis

Eurocrat,
this event has been the "wake up call" for you, but fortunately, it probably hasn't debilitated you or done you in, like it does to so many.
You are absolutely right, weight loss is a must, but I'd like to re-word it for you, that a proper diet is a must. The weight loss will reflect the proper diet.

We can't change your DNA, so people need to do their best at changing or maximizing their behaviors.

No tobacco
Alcohol in moderation.
Exercise 150 minutes weekly.
Proper diet

I have been encouraging the Keto diet, and have seen (anecdotal) evidence of:
Reduced blood sugars (obviously)
Significant weight loss
Cholesterol improvement, specifically Triglycerides and LDL
Blood pressure improvement.
Arthritis pain reduction


If keto is difficult to organize, just avoid these big five
Sugary drinks and snacks which are obvious. -Sodas (diet too), fruit juices, gatorade, candy, ice cream
Potatoes
Rice
Pasta
Bread

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How do you baws who make a baby at 45 do it? Not making the baby, but keeping up.

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Cages, baw. Trump brand cages.

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believe I read that the cardiologists chucked the idea of a low cholesterol diet back in 2015.

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i watch my saturated fat closely and do not go over my limits often. now their are arguments that saturated fat is not the issue. but i play it safe. hardly when i cheat do i go over my saturated fat limits. teh FDA limits are BS. you have to search the real limits on some heart websites.

now if you are on a ketogenic diet it CAN slightly elevate your LDL. mine was 120. i had a doctor wanting to put me on meds. i did research and it said unless i hit 160 i do not need meds. i know a woman that got cirhossis of the liver due to those drugs. my blood pressure and triglycerides are fine.

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, from what I've read the liver is delivering the cholesterol because the body is calling for the cholesterol to patch/repair inflamed arterial damage It does and in your case with increased endogenous cholesterol production your arterial "potholes" get patched a little too vigorously leading to a mound that then causes turbulence in blood flow and increased chance of growth and calcification. quote: Check out Dr. Campbell McBride, she has a theory that heart disease is being increased by leaky gut syndrome, I'd be a little dubious about this. Just concern yourself with lowering arterial inflammation which can be multi-factorial and difficult to measure as hsCRP is a bit nonspecific.

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Not sure if she's right or wrong, maybe she has some evidence to support her claim. There is still something causing the specific arterial inflammation, whether it's from particulates or something triggered by poor diet, stress, sedentary lifestyle, etc. The key to minimizing the damage is identifying the origin/catalyst of the inflammation.

I agree. I just doubt there is one cause.

Wow, sorry to hear it. I will pray for you and your family.

As an avowed socialist and you admitting to not taking care of yourself how do you think you should be treated in a socialized medicine setting? Should the government have stepped in and forced you to lose weight? Should fit people bear the burden of your bad decisions?

Just starting a conversation, praying you get well fast for your son and family.

Nothing focuses your attention like a heart attack or cancer while you’re responsible for young children. I’ve experienced both.

Do your best to improve your physical health. Do your best to be a good and loving dad and husband. Pray to God to give you strength and courage so that you can love them and be loved by them. Do your best to teach your children independence, one day they will be without their parents. Ask others to pray for you and your family. I will pray for you. I hope you will pray for me.

The essence of existence is love. The essence of God is love. Children are the gifts that God sends you to teach this lesson. Love yourself, your wife, your children, your friends and family, your neighbors, and God. You will one day die but never perish.

Stay healthy my friend. A long and wonderful life is extremely possible after a cardiac event. The Sun will shine, the birds will sing, your children will laugh, and a sick heart loses no capacity when it comes to love.

I hope we both live long so that I can counter your libtarded posts!

Cat, I wish you well.

As a caveat, remember that all the weight-loss advice on this thread comes from a good place, but that it cannot replace the advice of your doctor. Don’t fall prey to the latest fad diets. Listen to your doc.