Induction going well so far

[NathanBathory]

So I just started my second week of Induction. I've noticed a lot of changes- haven't weighed myself (nor got a starting weight) because I can't find a scale big enough, but I feel better. My body feels energized. I can feel it hum with energy.

Unfortunately my brain is still not quite adapted. It feels like I'm thinking and seeing through a sort of veil- a light gauze. Some times it gets worse than others- I've noticed that when I am well hydrated and have eaten something rich with fats I feel fine, but then sometimes afterwards it reverts.

I had been drinking diet soda flavored with aspartame on and off again- I know that's a no-no, and I found myself with a monstrous craving to bust my diet shortly afterward. Needless to say I haven't drank another one since. I had to bust myself of the caffeine earlier in the week and that almost killed me- I got the worst headaches imaginable, like I was going to die or something.

My attention has been wandering- instead of the concentrated beam of thought I usually had. It's almost like all-over my entire infrastructure is changing and adapting. I feel like getting up and doing things now- feel like walking, feel like stretching my legs, etc. I actually bought a basketball and a jump rope today- bought the stuff for a makeshift punching bag, too. I feel like I've morphed into the mindset of one of those stereotypical dumb jocks. Stuff I used to be interested in I can't really pay attention to anymore.

But I'm sure it'll pass... right? I am only seven days in, come to think of it.

[theredhead]

Re: Induction going well so far

Nathan, you're doing great! I'm so happy that you're feeling more energetic. The brain fog will lift. Just give your body time to adjust to burning fat instead of sugar for energy.

Keep coming here for support. We're with ya', man!

[loser4ever]

Re: Induction going well so far

your doing awesome! i had bad brain fog when i first started too... i felt like i had ADD or something. but it'll pass!! then you'll feel amazing! your body's probably still in shock from the change... give it time! good luck and if you need anything feel free to message me!
take care

[IrishIrish]

Re: Induction going well so far

Yes, energy is one of those lousy side effects of Atkins ... at least when you aren't used to it!! I used to sleep 4-5 hours a night and get up and clean the house before I had to begin my day. I had music playing all the time so if I were standing in the kitchen working or cleaning, I could move along to the music for exercise.

These days I sleep a more normal schedule for me. I do get up early to go swimming or walk every day. I do gym work three to four times a week.

The fog will pass. Hydration is key and water starts to taste pretty normal after years of drinking soda or pop.

You are doing well ... keep up the good work!

[msanjelpie]

Re: Induction going well so far

You should be able to get a true weight at your doctor's office. And I KNOW you saw your doctor first so that you could get your A1C checked, your kidney function, your thyroid and your cholesterol so that you have baseline numbers for all of these things before trying Atkins!

Also, take a picture you will be so grateful you have it later on down the line...

If by some chance you skipped this step... do it soon!

[NathanBathory]

Re: Induction going well so far

Yeah got most of that done- I hate my doctor though, thinking of finding a new one.

Energy's been massive still- it helps if I take Potassium and Magnesium supplements and just continuously drink water. I went back to work today- took a week off for the detox and crash I knew would happen- and I had so much energy it felt like my body was shining like the sun.

I'm having occasional bouts where my head sort of spins but when it happens it's almost like a pleasure center is being activated. I just have to roll with it and not fight it and I actually enjoy it.

And while I was back at work I remembered that before I started Atkins I actually was having troubles with a cloudy brain too. I had been having trouble concentrating, having trouble counting money and sticking to patterns. I know toxins come out when you're losing weight, things that have circulated in your bloodstream that get caught up in fat. I wonder if part of it's leftover medicine or whatever. In any case even though I'm not back to 'optimal level' that I remember, I'm still in better shape now physically than I was (considering I sat on my duff for a week) and mentally better than I had been.

So in essence YEAH! Atkins rules. I feel better- look better- and have more energy. I'd rather that, and let my true potential out, than feed my face with another candy bar.