Day 3 and I am feeling strange :(

[Keiana]

ok so now that I made it to day 3, I'm baffled as to why I feel extremely sleepy/tired/lethargic. I had trouble getting out of bed as I feel as it all my energy has gone. Last night I started sniffling and assuming it was a cold coming on, I popped 2 Nyquils and fell asleep almost immediately.

I am slso getting the headaches which I have read about so I'm not too concerned about that.

Why am I feeling so drained of energy? I'm at work right now and I am trying not to think of my sleepiness...its hard tho

[DerrtyHarry007]

Re: Day 3 and I am feeling strange

it has happened to most of us so dont worry.... its called induction flu... its your body getting rid of your storage of remander glucose and you only have a day or two more of this then watch how great your energy gets...

again it is normal...


good luckkk atkins is the ultimate program

[momtomany1]

Re: Day 3 and I am feeling strange

I can't recall the page, but Dr. Atkins wrote that if you have extreme fatigue while getting started, you might need a few extra carbs. If you are already eating your vegetables, and not just the minimum carb ones like lettuce, then you might need a few nuts or something and in this case would not be a cheat. (Small portions.. just a few!) If you are not eating your vegetables, do start and it should help. But the worse you feel during your sugar detox, the worse you need it and the better you will feel when it is over. Do you get really space when sitting up or climbing stairs or sitting up from lying down? Ascent weakness is a clue in you need just a few more carbs. You will still get into ketosis and after that you will feel much better. Hope it is over soon, if you stuck it out to day 3 you are almost there so don't give up.

[Keiana]

Re: Day 3 and I am feeling strange

Thank you both for replying .... really appreciate it!

[quote=momtomany1;1046502]Do you get really space when sitting up or climbing stairs or sitting up from lying down? quote]

Nope I don't...well not yet anyways :P Just feeling sleepy!

Hopefully I do start feeling better soon...but since its the weekend coming up, I will have time to rest a bit!

[HoustonMommy]

Re: Day 3 and I am feeling strange

I hope you feel better, but beware of those Nyquils. Benadryl & Nyquil always stall my weight loss. If you get those Keto Strips, you'll also be able to see the difference there.

[msanjelpie]

Re: Day 3 and I am feeling strange

Sleep away... Just like being pregnant, your body is busy busy, and it needs rest to finish whatever it is doing... It's working hard, changing gears, getting ready for a brand new life... so take a nap and smile as you drift off to sleepyland... in a couple of days your body will feel reborn!

[Keiana]

Re: Day 3 and I am feeling strange

Well today I jumped out of bed and couldn't resist weighing myself. I'm on Day 5 and have lost 3kgs. My tummy area is definately firmer (less flabby) and my thighs are slightly smaller! I'm happy! I'm drinking 2 litres of water per day!

[imagood1]

Re: Day 3 and I am feeling strange

The feelings you were having are a normal part of the process...I'm glad you made it through and are on the other side!!