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    Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

    Okay, I've been "dabbling" for a couple of weeks here, trying to start all over again . . . pretty much starting fresh each day and failing by nighttime. But as of last Thursday, I have been doing a clean Induction. I've been on track, staying right on target for five days now.

    So here's the question . . . and it's an embarrassing one: How do I tell if it's Induction Flu or the Flu Flu? Shouldn't I start feeling better soon? I'm miserable! Don't mean to give too much information here, but I'm considering moving into the bathroom . . . is it normal to get diarrhea as a part of induction flu? I don't remember if this happened before.

    Any advice out there?
    Female 5'5"
    343/196/150
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  • #2
    Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

    Everytime I've restarted I get that effect, but not constantly to keep me in the bathroom although I have heard of others having that problem. If you don't have other symptoms that would make you think your really sick I would say it's induction flu, but if you are having to stay in the bathroom that often I would be worried about dehydration. Keep an eye on yourself!
    Restarted 04/09/2007
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    • #3
      Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

      Hang in there laidyhairg
      From what other STACers have posted induction can affect you differently each time you restart

      BTW congratulations on your 5 days on plan - a great achievement
      Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
      Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



      Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





      F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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      • #4
        Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

        Originally posted by ladyhairg
        Okay, I've been "dabbling" for a couple of weeks here, trying to start all over again . . . pretty much starting fresh each day and failing by nighttime. But as of last Thursday, I have been doing a clean Induction. I've been on track, staying right on target for five days now.

        So here's the question . . . and it's an embarrassing one: How do I tell if it's Induction Flu or the Flu Flu? Shouldn't I start feeling better soon? I'm miserable! Don't mean to give too much information here, but I'm considering moving into the bathroom . . . is it normal to get diarrhea as a part of induction flu? I don't remember if this happened before.

        Any advice out there?
        I had this same dilemma recently. From previous experience, what I told myself was that if it was the real flu it would last longer than three days. Now depending on how much glycogen you have stored in your body, it could be shorter or longer. I know that for myself this second time around, day two hit me hard and I felt absolutely horrible, but by day three I started feeling better and at the beginning of day four I bounced out of bed. I guess you just have to pay attention to your body to see what kinds of symptoms stay and which ones suddenly go away. That way you can qauge which type of flu that you have
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        • #5
          Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

          Lady,

          I can identify with your problem. I was visiting that part of the house seven to 10 times a day for the first five days or so of induction. I think it was horrible, but once it was over...it was over. Make sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and try to eat some protein (the veggies might send you in there again) to keep some strength. I say in five days if it has not passed go to the doctor and see what is going on. Are you having a fever? Chills? Anything like that could mean real flu or a metal taste in your mouth, funky breath and the need to pee could mean induction flu.

          Deb
          Originally posted by ladyhairg
          Okay, I've been "dabbling" for a couple of weeks here, trying to start all over again . . . pretty much starting fresh each day and failing by nighttime. But as of last Thursday, I have been doing a clean Induction. I've been on track, staying right on target for five days now.

          So here's the question . . . and it's an embarrassing one: How do I tell if it's Induction Flu or the Flu Flu? Shouldn't I start feeling better soon? I'm miserable! Don't mean to give too much information here, but I'm considering moving into the bathroom . . . is it normal to get diarrhea as a part of induction flu? I don't remember if this happened before.

          Any advice out there?
          Deb
          HW311/CW284/BGW199/Ultimate Goal 165
          Mini-goal: Lose 1 "Buster" (270)--

          Started Over on 10/16/2006


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          • #6
            Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

            I did have the same symptoms you mentined. I definitely spent some time in the bathroom. Of course, I am reinduction myself again, Day Two, so I will keep you posted on what the next few days bring! Hang in there, it should be over soon.
            149.8/no weigh/ 119



            1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
            what the rungs mean to me:
            rung 1 - more veggies
            rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
            rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
            rung 4 - berries, melon
            rung 5 - wine -
            rung 6 - beans, hummus
            rung 7 - other fruits
            rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
            rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
            Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
            (on to pre-maintenance)

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            • #7
              Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

              I agree with all the above post. It will effect everyone differently. I DO believe a lot will depend on the GLYCOGEN stores. The more glycogen the longer it may take to get rid of the pesky things. My advice drink lots of water and stay true to your body. GET RID OF THOSE SUCKERS!!!!!!!! U will feel better afterwards when they are long gone.
              Melissa

              Started WOE First time August 2004~lost 70#

              Fell off the band wagon April 2005!
              Gained back 60# Came to my senses Atkins is the only WOE that works for ME~


              Re~inducted 08/31/2009 for a lifetime!! lost -9.2 on induction.

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              • #8
                Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

                Well I feel better now that I know that I am not alone. It has been happening to me today.. I know I have been in there at least 6 times.. and earlier I felt like I was coming down with a cold. I will definanly drink more water tomorrow.

                Crystal
                First Time around
                SW 168/ CW 132/ GW 135ish

                Start Over 11/12/05
                CW 147/ GW 135ish



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                • #9
                  Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

                  How are you folks feeling this morning?
                  149.8/no weigh/ 119



                  1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
                  what the rungs mean to me:
                  rung 1 - more veggies
                  rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
                  rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
                  rung 4 - berries, melon
                  rung 5 - wine -
                  rung 6 - beans, hummus
                  rung 7 - other fruits
                  rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
                  rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
                  Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
                  (on to pre-maintenance)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

                    Okay, it's been a few days, but things are finally slowing down a bit around here. DH and the kids were also racing me to the bathroom for a couple of days, so I think it was sort of a combination of the real flu AND induction flu. I promised myself I wouldn't get on the scale for at least two weeks . . . but I kind of feel like any pounds lost during this little adventure are kind of cheating!

                    Anyway, I managed to stay on-program during all of this and I'll be darned if I'm EVER going through it again.

                    How about the rest of you? Anybody else still got the trots?

                    Happy Monday!
                    Female 5'5"
                    343/196/150

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                    • #11
                      Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

                      I do.. lol


                      Crystal
                      First Time around
                      SW 168/ CW 132/ GW 135ish

                      Start Over 11/12/05
                      CW 147/ GW 135ish



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                      • #12
                        Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

                        At least we get some exercise with all of the "trotting" . . .
                        Female 5'5"
                        343/196/150

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                        • #13
                          Re: Question @ induction flu the 2nd (or 22nd) time

                          LOL I never thought of it that way. Yep I have been getting some exercise that way.


                          Crystal
                          First Time around
                          SW 168/ CW 132/ GW 135ish

                          Start Over 11/12/05
                          CW 147/ GW 135ish



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