Fatique

[BisouKisses]

Hi all,
I've been on induction for 4 days without cheating. Today the fatique is so heavy! I've been in ketosis since the day I started and felt pretty good until today. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Bisou

[Elizellen]

Re: Fatique

Just take things easy and make sure you drink your water. If it goes on for more than a few days maybe you are experiencing what Dr Atkins called 'ascent weakness' in which case you need to add more veggies from the list if you are not eating 'most' of your carbs from your veggies or a few nuts if you are already eating your 3 cups of nutritious veggies (not lettuce only).
From DANDR

there are a few people who experience fatigue or light-headedness during their first week doing Atkins. Most often this means that the process is going too fast for their particular metabolism-they're losing weight too fast, losing water and certain minerals too fast, and their bodies can't keep pace with these quick changes. One sign is ascent weakness: You feel weak walking up stairs. These reactions can be aggravated by hot weather, when you are already losing minerals through sweat, or by taking a diuretic. Obviously, drinking lots of water is essential.
Usually, I advise patients who have these problems to slow down the weight loss. They should add another helping of vegetables to their evening meal or one or two ounces of nuts or seeds. Although their bodies would almost certainly adjust during the second week, there isn't any good reason for feeling washed out and sickly for even one day. After the symptoms abate, go back to the lower level of carb intake.

[BisouKisses]

Re: Fatique

Okay. Thanks. I just some spinach becuase I reaposed that all I had today in my viggie list was lettuce! This is the worst feeling. It's like gravity keeping my down. Blah!