Day 4 - Hubby and I feeling lightheaded

[cynsew]

I have been on Atkins before and I really like the diet, but I never have any energy when I am on this diet. My husband started with me and he is really dragging also. We feel lightheaded and tired. We have been on since Monday. Does anyone have any suggestions? We are taking vitamins along with the diet.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Day 4 - Hubby and I feeling lightheaded

if you use fitday then plug your supplements in as a custom food and look in the reports section to see if you are lacking any vits and/or minerals. Many inductees have low potassium which not only effects muscle action but can cause low blood pressure and depression like feelings.
Dr Atkins says if you feel tired you need to eat more food so enjoy a bit more high fat moderate protein food and see how you feel.

[Georgiana]

Re: Day 4 - Hubby and I feeling lightheaded

I never have any energy when I am on this diet

How many calories are you consuming?

How many net carbs? How many of those net carbs are coming from vegetables?

How much protein and fat are you consuming (in percentages)?

Are you eating regularly, every few hours?

How much water are you drinking?

We have been on since Monday.

You might feel weak and tired in the beginning, but this should go away afterward.

[ziggy]

Re: Day 4 - Hubby and I feeling lightheaded

its called induction flu its normal you will get over it but ya post a menu if possible

and make sure you eat LOTS of fat and drink lots of water

[mzdizzy]

Re: Day 4 - Hubby and I feeling lightheaded

I dont have any scientific answers, but when this happens to me I normally eat some cheese and drink loadsa water.. I also drink white tea (like green tea, but made from the flower not leaf - not so bitter) I find this does the trick!