5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

[chrissigner]

Hi guys,

I'm totally new here and I have a question for you experienced low-carb
practitioners. I am in my 5th day of induction (I've lost 5 lbs already) and I feel terrible. My energy is okay but I have headaches, achiness...and my body just feels generally stressed. I assume this is normal but I could really use some advice and/or support on this because I really want to stick with it. Anyone been through similar pains?

Thanks!

-Chris

[Georgiana]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

It's most probably induction flu and it should go away in a few days. Take it as a sign that you're doing the right thing.

The worse thing I experienced during induction were mild headaches, but they never lasted longer than a day (for ~1 hour). I guess I'm just one of the lucky ones.

[girlie50]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

well i just started doing this today but i think its like sugar/carb withdrawal since our bodies are so used to eating junk. my husband did atkins a few months ago andhe experience that too. he would get very moody... but it went away after a few days... hope that helps, but stick to it, you have alsready started to see the lbs melt away... hang in there.

[zencyn]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

Your body is detoxing! Hang in there and it will pass and you will be amazed at how well you feel. Make sure you drink plenty of water and I found that ibuprofen really helped on those body aches! Also, try to get plenty of rest until it passes. You are doing great!

[Ammamady]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

I too experienced Induction flu- killer headaches, foggy brain, lack of energy, just a general feeling of uggghhhhh. But it should clear up in the next few days, at the longest

And the best motivation for me to stay on plan is knowing that if I cheat and go out of ketosis, I will experience it all over again when I get back on plan! Make this the one and only time you feel horrible! Make sure you remember what it feels like when the temptation sets in, and remind yourself you don't want to go there again.

[LuckyD]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

Induction Flu is a good thing. It lets you know that your body is adjusting. Hang in there. I know it sucks but when it passes you will feel awesome!

[1CEWAZBIG&NOWMESMALL]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

Wow so crazy!!!
Im actually an atkins addict!!
I been on it 2 times and laost large amount of weight!!
This is my third day startin ova and im goin through the same thing
its ur body tring to fool u into giving it sugar so it make u feel bad
so u can fail!!! But dnt do it b/c u'll c some fabulous results and u will b sooooooo happy!!!!!!!!!!

[PerfectSize6]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

Not sure if this applies to you, but is something I've read about.

The sick feeling could be caused by some kind of healing crisis going on inside your body. I read that there are lots of things that live in our bodies (on sugar and carbs that break down to sugar) like Candida for instance. Candida overgrowth (not always the same as a yeast infection) is what causes many people to be bloated after eating carbs, dairy, sugar, and yeasty foods.

Anyhow, I did read that when you cut out the sugar and the carbs, Candida as well as other "things" in the body starve and die. When you feel sick, it's because your body is getting all that dead funk out of your system.

Hang in there and you should feel better. If you don't feel better in a few more days, perhaps you might consider getting your blood sugar tested. Could by signs of hypoglycemia.

[goodcelt]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

Well, I totally sympathize with you. Let's just say I had an event on New Year's Eve while dining out. I had to excuse myself and go to the restroom, and half an hour later, I emerged. My husband was getting ready to send someone in after me. I was hoping I wasn't getting the real flu and then, I remembered, that my body was probably adjusting. Just hang in there and remember that -- and do make sure to drink plenty of water.

[mkline71]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

As everyone stated it is probably "induction flu"

Jimmy Moore has a good article about it here

Moved to LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com/Blog: Getting Through The Atkins Induction Flu

[Lilacs]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

Sounds like the induction flu to me. I take ibuprofen to help with the achiness, and I find that drinking cold water helps me for some reason.I scale back my activity, but don't cut out exercise. I just do the best I can on my treadmill.

This does pass, and you will not believe how good it feels once it does! Can't WAIT for it!

This is really good advice from Ammamady: "Make sure you remember what it feels like when the temptation sets in, and remind yourself you don't want to go there again."

From someone who IS "going there again," I wish I had heeded this!!

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[LeanLioness]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

Sounds like the induction flu to me. I take ibuprofen to help with the achiness, and I find that drinking cold water helps me for some reason.I scale back my activity, but don't cut out exercise. I just do the best I can on my treadmill.

This does pass, and you will not believe how good it feels once it does! Can't WAIT for it!

This is really good advice from Ammamady: "Make sure you remember what it feels like when the temptation sets in, and remind yourself you don't want to go there again."

From someone who IS "going there again," I wish I had heeded this!!

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I am going through it bad, bad, bad this time..........the worst I have had "induction flu.............plus I am detoxing from stopping smoking and caffeine from pop and coffee, so I am getting a triple threat thrown at me.

My own doing and my own fault!!! I am trying not to take it out on my hubby!!!

[chrissigner]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

Thanks guys, I really apprecdiate all your advice. I deinitely fell off the wagion a little over X-mas and New Years but I'm back on the program for good in 09!!!

[brooklyngirl]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

i started to feel like crap yesterday after a long walk; a little better now but literally slept 7 hours during the day, and then 11 hours last night. took today off and am drinking the water, having ibuprofen, etc.

i do not believe i have lot a pound

[fricker02]

Re: 5th day of Induction: Feel like crap!

I am on my 4th day of induction...the first and second day were the worst. baddd headaches ..felt sick to my stomach but i pushed on...yesterday (day 3) was great i had energy no headaches ..i didnt sit down a lot i tried to keep busy....and today i feel energized but i have ab it of a headache. altho i did do alot today...went for a walk and ran a lot of errands. it feels like a sinus headache....but I guess its the atkins headache good luck!