Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[msbombay]

Hello everyone This is my second time around. I don't know if I can stand The badddddddddd headaches that you get with starting Atkins. I also have gained backed 15 pounds. It;s only been about 2months but under alot of stress and oh my God the Holidays. Candie, candie candie. Please group give me the help, and courage that I need I really need the group. I have meet great people hear before.

[cocobelle]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

You CAN do this!! I know you hear it alot, but drink water!! When my head begins pounding, I'll take tylenol with a pint of water. If that doesn't help, also try a cool compress to the back of your neck.

I'm here for you, if that helps. I find myself checking the board a couple of times a day...I like the support that I find here!

Good luck!

[dreamof145]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Take a look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself an honest self talk about why you want to lose the weight. We all have a hard time changing our bad habits and replacing them with good ones. But, keeping the visual image of yourself when you reach goal will be a big help. Make a plan to include the WOE plus exercise. Take measurements and see the inches melting away. Take it easy, day by day. This isn't a race.

Come here and get involved with friends who understand and will support you. Candy isn't as satisfying as the pride you'll feel for yourself when you start seeing the progress of your new WOE. Everyone here had doubts when we first began, but if you begin changing your old thinking & filling your mind with a positive attitude -- you'll soon be in control of food, not letting it control you.

[Tamster158]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

You have found a great bunch of people here at STAC -- we all support each other. I agree with Cocobelle -- drink your water -- it will help. Tylenol will certainly help, too!

Good luck!

Tammy

[Outback Jess]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Hang in there, the headaches will pass this week and the energy and ketosis will kick in and you will be soooo glad you waited it out. Get yourself organized and create a plan and work toward small goals...You will be so glad you did. There is nothing magic here, unfortunately it's hard work, and focus and determination that will see you thru!

[Alexa]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Hello Msbombay,

I fell of the wagon over Xmas so am re-doing induction again and yes the headaches are not good, but as the others say they really do pass and it is so worth it! I used to get headaches anyway before doing Atkins, but I know that once I'm over the first couple of days they will be extremely rare. In fact I had to search long and hard to find my painkillers!

I'd recommend, painkillers, water and try to have the first three days in a not too busy or stressful period so you can sit it out.

Best of luck!

[Laceylyn1031]

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Sorry youre having a tough time. I had the headaches too the first time I was on Atkins...they're terrible but soooo worth it when you look at the big picture. I tried to think of it as a good thing...my body is changing, its getting ready to start shedding all the fat. I know this gets repetative but drink more water!! It will help, eventually that headache will swim in the toilet Good luck to you and remember we're all here doing the same damn thing!!!

[soon2bslim]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Of Course you can do this! Take what you need for the headaches and as it's been said--Drink Water--this will help get rid of "Dehydration headaches" and tell yourself that this is very temporary as your body cleanses itself form stuff htat was sabatoging you.

Hang in There!

[msbombay]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Hello all, Thank - youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. So much for your help I have been going though things. I willl Start the induction again tomorrow please wish me luck. I cant find my book. but bacon eggs cheese for 14 days right and under 20 carbs?

[Wonder Woman]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Don't forget the 3 cups of salad veggies or 2 cups of salad veggies, 1 cup of other!

[SouLThinKing]

Re: Help I don't know if I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

You can do this. After the first 4 to 7 days you'll feel energized and so revived. The fog will lift and all will make sense. Just stick with it. Read the book again and again. If you can't find it you go look at the acceptable foods list. Some one here has a link I am sure. I tried to go to Atkins.com and it didn't work for some reason. Drink plenty of water and don't go hungry. Eat every 3 hrs if it helps. Just do the acceptable foods.
God bless
Nichole