2nd day in, every muscle hurts

[futurerancher]

Like a lot of people here, just getting started was tough as it took me about two weeks to make it past the first day. I have now finally made it through the second day as I write this before I go to bed. My question is that I woke up this morning very sore, every muscle aches and it has only gotten worse as the day goes on. I can barely get off the coach as I am so stiff and sore. Oddly enough I kind of like the feeling as it makes me feel that I must be really addicted to Sugar. Has anyone else had this happen and how long did it last? I feel like I have been drinking lots of water but maybe not enough?

Thanks

[Esteliana]

Re: 2nd day in, every muscle hurts

Keep on doing what you're doing because you are doing it right. This is the most common side effect of induction flu, aching muscles. Yes, there is a way to avoid the muscle pains and that is taking your vitamins; like multivitamins, fish oil, calcium, and I forgot the other one, but it starts with a Ch. It will go away once you start getting used to not eating so many carbs and in a few days, you will be fine! =) Don't give up now, you can do it! Full speed ahead.

Also, as for the water intake, an easy way to remember is, 1. using water bottles, and 2. 64 oz and then you add 8 ounces for for each 25 (am I right) lbs that you want to lose. So, lets say I want to lose 100 lbs,

100 divided by 25 equals 4. Multiply that by 8. 4x 8= 32.

32 + 64 = 96oz

I hope that helps. Water is VERY important, cause we lose a lot, and I mean ALOT throughout the day.

-Bekka

[kate58]

Re: 2nd day in, every muscle hurts

^^^ What she said.

Also take some paracetamol or something. You don't have to be overly brave!! I had awful headache as well as muscle soreness and a few mild painkillers were really helpful.

[jimmyolsenblues]

Re: 2nd day in, every muscle hurts

It took me 10 days to feel normal.
And I had to do induction several times.
Drink a lot of 0 calories fluids.
Aspirin, Tylenol, Alieve , were all used.
I tried to walk as much as possible.

Momentum is hard to get going, but once you get going on atkins , its easy.
I can pass free pizza, free donuts, free fries, and I never could do that before on any other diet.

[futurerancher]

Re: 2nd day in, every muscle hurts

Thanks for the replies and help. I will try some of the water ideas. Since I am new to the site I was curious if people ever partner up or start mini groups if they begin induction at the same time for a little moral support? Jimmuolsonblues, when the day comes that I can walk by Pizza and not go bonkers for a slice I will be in heaven! That is awesome.

[Elizellen]

Re: 2nd day in, every muscle hurts

Since I am new to the site I was curious if people ever partner up or start mini groups if they begin induction at the same time for a little moral support?

Welcome to our ADBB family
You will see that lots of people do get together with others who started at the same time for support.
If you like you can start a thread called something like 'Anyone else started induction on (insert date)?' in this forum to keep responses from fellow same-day-starters in the one thread to help make contact with each other. First check the existing threads to make sure no-one else has started one for the same date of start and post away!
It is a great way to start to make friends here.

[blue996]

Re: 2nd day in, every muscle hurts

Once you get through the induction flu everything gets so much better. Advil worked for me for the head and muscle aches.