I am sooooo tired! Please help!

[mel3001]

I just finished up my first week with a clean induction! 6 lbs down! I am finding it easy to do however I am exhausted! I am only 29 and 50 lbs over weight. I work out after work but I am almost to tired to do so. My menu is correct and I am getting all veggies and water in. So my menu is not the problem. How long does this last? I could fall asleep right now! Is there anything else I can do?

[Georgiana]

Re: I am sooooo tired! Please help!

How many calories are you eating? Are you taking any vitamins?

[shaunawa]

Re: I am sooooo tired! Please help!

Since you are exercising...you may need more calories and or carbs to keep it up. How long are you exercising??? These are all important factors. Everyone warns me about exercising on a very low carb intake.

[Milliesman]

Re: I am sooooo tired! Please help!

Atkins Flu!!! This goes away after a while. I work with a group of Atkins followers and we all experienced THE EXACT SAME THING!! Just stick to the plan and all will be well!

[Sunny_0ne]

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If you are eating mostly salad veggies, try adding in your allowed one cup of pumpkin and green beans. They worked especially well for me on days like that.

Boost your carb count to the maximum you are permitted.

I would also suggest that you don't work out so hard until you are past induction. There are massive changes going on in your body right now as your metabolism changes.

[blueberrylady]

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I suffered from that same exhaustion at first too, but once I started taking some potassium and a B complex vitamin, it went away.

[cruisinworld2]

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I understand that this is suppose to be a result of your body adjusting to a lower amount of carbs. However, cutting out vital nutrients can leave you feeling extremely fatigued also.
How is your water intake? Do you eat a variety of foods allowed? Are you taking a multivitamin?
So that I don't become anemic or malnourished I eat a variety of different foods allowed on program. I do a multivitamin and omega 3-flax seed oil tablet when i remember to take them. Also I drink some sodium free chicken broth to replace potassium (you know you need more potassium if your muscles ache and cramp up like crazy).
If your feeling unnaturally fatigued, don't hesitate to see your doctor. Extreme fatigue that doesn't subside can be a sign of some underlying condition and you may need a routine lab workup to check things out.

[Zarabelle]

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I was exhausted for the first week and then felt so full of energy - I couldn't believe how great I felt. It will pass Maybe ease off the exercise for a few days until you feel a bit better?