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    Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

    Hi there - I'm 'lurking' in the shadows getting all kinds of good recipes and support from you all! I decided that since this day 4 and I haven't had headaches or cravings or anything - that I'm doing pretty well.

    Except - I'm EXHAUSTED! It is 8 pm and I'm ready for bed. Same as last night. Same as the night before...

    A little depressing and I'm hoping it's just temporary because everyone talks about how much energy they have!

    HELP! Anyone ever have this? Does it go away?

    Probably a dumb newbie question -but thanks for your help ahead of time!


    Kacey

    F/40/5'2"
    Start: 7/24/06


    Current: Lost 49.25 pounds & 49.4 inches
    For weekly stats: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=38056
    Mini Goal: 90 kg/198 lbs <= MET Wk 13 - Oct 23
    Mini Goal2: 83 kg/182 lbs<= MET Wk 19 - Dec 30
    Mini Goal3: 75 kg/165 lbs (drivers license weight from YEARS ago!)
    Long Term Goal: 20% body fat! THEN I've made it!
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  • #2
    Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

    Oh yeah - I forgot to say.. I'm drinking LOADS of water... (maybe that middle of the night bathroom trip is contributing to the exhaustion )


    Thanks!
    Kacey

    F/40/5'2"
    Start: 7/24/06


    Current: Lost 49.25 pounds & 49.4 inches
    For weekly stats: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=38056
    Mini Goal: 90 kg/198 lbs <= MET Wk 13 - Oct 23
    Mini Goal2: 83 kg/182 lbs<= MET Wk 19 - Dec 30
    Mini Goal3: 75 kg/165 lbs (drivers license weight from YEARS ago!)
    Long Term Goal: 20% body fat! THEN I've made it!

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    • #3
      Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

      Hi Kacey ~

      I just started last week and was super tired too for the first few days. Then the veil was lifted and i had more energy at the end of that first week. So hang in there ~ it'll happen soon!

      Female, 35 ~ 5'6"
      Start Date: 6.21.2005
      New Start Date: 4.5.2010
      Overcoming sugar addiction one day at a time.

      "The body cannot be cured without regard for the soul." Socrates

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      • #4
        Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

        It happens - like a car running out of gas putters a bit, so does your body when it is still trying to run on carbohydrates, which your liver and muscles can have reserves of for periods of not eating. When they are gone, your body will switch to a different kind of fuel, fat, and the energy level should pick up. You may also be shedding electrolytes as your system is being flushed, which can lower your blood pressure (making you lethargic) even though you drink tons of water, so replace them.
        If you continue to feel zapped, or feel ill, perhaps it isn't the diet.
        ~Susan
        49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

        Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
        2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
        but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

        .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
        (((on temporary break)))
        Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

        "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

        sheesh

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        • #5
          Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

          I'm in the same boat, kacey. Tired and BLAH. But, same as you, no headaches.

          How would one go about replacing electrolytes on induction?
          Michelle

          SW - 203 (3/2/09)
          CW- 194
          GW - 138-140

          Height 5'6"

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          • #6
            Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

            Dragon Fly - Thanks for something to look forward too! I can't wait... my butt is dragging all over the place.

            The good news is I've lost 5.25 since Monday! Yeah - that sounds exhausting anyway to lose so much in 4 days. I'll keep the exhaustion if this keeps up!

            Birddog - I wonder the same? Pedialite is the only solution I know of?! he he! I'd megadose on some vitamins but then I'd never go to the bathroom!

            Oh well - Day 5, no cheats so far, good losses..... Anyway - I'm sure when I quit having to drag around all this lard I DEFINITELY won't be so tired!

            (I have about 100 pounds to lose. I have a 2 year old who weighs 25 pounds. He is WOW HEAVY to carry around for even 15 minutes. So I can't imagine what I'm doing to my body!)

            Thanks for your replies!

            Kacey

            F/40/5'2"
            Start: 7/24/06


            Current: Lost 49.25 pounds & 49.4 inches
            For weekly stats: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=38056
            Mini Goal: 90 kg/198 lbs <= MET Wk 13 - Oct 23
            Mini Goal2: 83 kg/182 lbs<= MET Wk 19 - Dec 30
            Mini Goal3: 75 kg/165 lbs (drivers license weight from YEARS ago!)
            Long Term Goal: 20% body fat! THEN I've made it!

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            • #7
              Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

              Hi!

              I'm on day 2 of induction and so far i seem to be fine with regard to energy levels - however i'm always being accused of being hyperactive so maybe i'll end up being 'normal' whilst on Atkins Which my wife and work colleagues will be happy with

              Please don't give up on it - as now that i know you are 'human' and finding it tough - when i reach that stage in two days time i'll be thinking 'Well, Kacey is struggling and feeling lathargic and she hasn't given up - so I CAN'T EITHER!!'

              Hang in there Kacey - i'm sure your energy will pick up soon!
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              • #8
                Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

                Hi - THANKS for that! I'm hoping for an ENERGETIC Day 6! There are some great lines out there... and the one you reminded me of is:

                I want to be an inspiration!

                There are so many of the people that are - so here's hoping we can keep going together and be inspirations for each other and everyone else!

                Brgds-
                Kacey

                F/40/5'2"
                Start: 7/24/06


                Current: Lost 49.25 pounds & 49.4 inches
                For weekly stats: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=38056
                Mini Goal: 90 kg/198 lbs <= MET Wk 13 - Oct 23
                Mini Goal2: 83 kg/182 lbs<= MET Wk 19 - Dec 30
                Mini Goal3: 75 kg/165 lbs (drivers license weight from YEARS ago!)
                Long Term Goal: 20% body fat! THEN I've made it!

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                • #9
                  Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

                  Originally posted by BirdDawg
                  I'm in the same boat, kacey. Tired and BLAH. But, same as you, no headaches.

                  How would one go about replacing electrolytes on induction?
                  Glad no headaches. Electrolytes can be purchased as supplements, or you can get them from foods. The trace minerals and salts in fish, shellfish and seaweed are good, or you may be able to find a sugar free sports drink with them.
                  I sipped bouillion broth, to which I added a pinch of epsom salt (magnesium) and a pinch of aquarium salt (artificial seawater). The object is not to just add regular salt (NaCl) because it is the balance of salts that's so important.
                  ~Susan
                  49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

                  Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
                  2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
                  but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

                  .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
                  (((on temporary break)))
                  Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

                  "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

                  sheesh

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                  • #10
                    Re: Day 4 - I'm exhausted!?!

                    Thanks, boonie. I actually found a post you made about the artificial sea salt last night after I posted on this thread. I think I even have some of it left from my SW aquarium days!
                    Michelle

                    SW - 203 (3/2/09)
                    CW- 194
                    GW - 138-140

                    Height 5'6"

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