toller-girl
constantly confused
Hi, I'm actually on Lighter Life but know more people post on this bit so I'm asking for advice here first!
A couple of medical things are bothering me.
Firstly, my dizzy spells are supposedly down to low blood pressure. I'd like to know exactly how a VCLD causes low blood pressure, and what can be done to help it? I was advised to take some salt to help me retain water, because the water could be passing through me too quickly depleting my electrolytes. Google seems to indicate that dehydration is a cause of low blood pressure, but I don't see how I can be dehydrated when I drink so much water! Why would not eating make me more dehydrated than if I were eating?
My other question is about exercise. I've heard people say that on a VLCD there isn't enough protein to build muscle, but my Lighter Life counsellor says this isn't true. Anyone know the truth?
I've taken up exercising regularly (running) which I'm enjoying but it's making me SO hungry! If I'm not going to build muscle on the diet, I'd rather go into management early and get the benefits of the effort I'm putting in!
A couple of medical things are bothering me.
Firstly, my dizzy spells are supposedly down to low blood pressure. I'd like to know exactly how a VCLD causes low blood pressure, and what can be done to help it? I was advised to take some salt to help me retain water, because the water could be passing through me too quickly depleting my electrolytes. Google seems to indicate that dehydration is a cause of low blood pressure, but I don't see how I can be dehydrated when I drink so much water! Why would not eating make me more dehydrated than if I were eating?
My other question is about exercise. I've heard people say that on a VLCD there isn't enough protein to build muscle, but my Lighter Life counsellor says this isn't true. Anyone know the truth?
I've taken up exercising regularly (running) which I'm enjoying but it's making me SO hungry! If I'm not going to build muscle on the diet, I'd rather go into management early and get the benefits of the effort I'm putting in!