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    I think I have the flu.....

    The "induction flu" that is. This is my 3rd day and I feel horrible. Woke up with headache yesterday and have had it since then. I just feel like I want to sleep...no energy at all. And I can't get rid of this stupid headache!! grrrr!!! So far so good with my eating. Really haven't missed any of the junk food I normally eat. I'm still excited about my weight loss journey. Can't hardly wait to weigh in next Wednesday morning. I'm going to make myself stay off the scales until then. (Especially since I've been getting on them every morning so far) LOL




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    Re: I think I have the flu.....

    Well it certainly sounds as if you are on the way to being in ketosis and starting to lose weight
    Well done for staying on plan food-wise despite feeling rough
    Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
    Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



    Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





    F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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    • #3
      Re: I think I have the flu.....

      congrats on catching induction flu.

      you can use any OTC caffeine free pain med you niormally take to help with your headadche. in DANDR DR Atkins is talking about long term use not for an occasional headache.
      by the book atkinseer

      started 6/1/02 at 313
      goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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      • #4
        Re: I think I have the flu.....

        Actually I'm glad I've had a headache and feel yucky......maybe it will help me this weekend not to blow it. They're calling for snow here tonight and tomorrow and we hardly ever get snow. Snow to me means a few adult beverages and comfort food. It's gonna be a toughy to stay on course. Hopefully reminding myself of how I've felt the past 2 days will keep me from blowing it and having to go through it again. There will be other snow storms in the future, when I get my weight under control, that I can splurge a bit. For now, onward march!! LOL




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        • #5
          Re: I think I have the flu.....

          >>when I get my weight under control, that I can splurge a bit.>>

          Or maybe you'll realize that "splurging" isn't something you want to do.

          Or by then, maybe you'll have new "comfort" foods!
          J.

          "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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          • #6
            Re: I think I have the flu.....

            How severe the induction flu is is a good indication of how badly you were addicted to carbs. But once it ends you will feel great! That's a promise.
            Jim


            Yes I'm eating a smore in the picture, how do you think I got so fat?
            M/41/6'2"
            Original Start 348 6/14/04 Low 275.2 9/13/2005
            Restart 338.0 2/5/10 ---Current 325.0 2/22/10---Goal 210(195?)

            February miles run - 20
            "It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit" - George Sheehan

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            • #7
              Re: I think I have the flu.....

              I know it sounds crazy but congrats! It really does get better. For now, try drinking a little more water if possible. To me it seemed to do the trick. Before you know it you'll be feeling great and ready to face the remainder of induction and move on to Ongoing Weight Loss!
              SW:301/CW:277/GW:170
              Mini goal 1: 275
              Mini goal 2: 250
              Mini goal 3: 225
              Goal.....

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              • #8
                Re: I think I have the flu.....

                Finally feeling better today. Headache was gone yesterday (Day 4) but I had zero energy. I did absolutely nothing yesterday...wasn't having any cravings and really didn't care if I ate or not. I stuck to the plan though and feel lots better this morning!! Guess I was more of a carboholic than I thought. Thanks for helping me!!




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                • #9
                  Re: I think I have the flu.....

                  That's great that your feel better! You should also find that you are sleeping better, and might not need as much sleep as well. At least I do.
                  Jim


                  Yes I'm eating a smore in the picture, how do you think I got so fat?
                  M/41/6'2"
                  Original Start 348 6/14/04 Low 275.2 9/13/2005
                  Restart 338.0 2/5/10 ---Current 325.0 2/22/10---Goal 210(195?)

                  February miles run - 20
                  "It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit" - George Sheehan

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                  • #10
                    Re: I think I have the flu.....

                    Glad to hear you are feeling better. Once you get to the other side of going into keytosis it's awesome. Getting there can suck though LOL
                    Atkins Start date: 01/18/2010--Now off plan for med reasons, still an Atkins lover!
                    Female-37 yrs-4'11"
                    HW-240/SW-169/CW-143.0/GW-125

                    Mini Goals

                    159---Hit 02/08/2010 Woohoo
                    149---Hit 03/08/2010 YES!
                    139
                    129





                    Highest weight till now



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                    • #11
                      Re: I think I have the flu.....

                      Originally posted by iwant2loseweight View Post
                      They're calling for snow here tonight and tomorrow and we hardly ever get snow. Snow to me means a few adult beverages and comfort food. It's gonna be a toughy to stay on course.

                      HA!

                      If snow                       meant a few "adult beverages" and comfort food to ME, I would be "well preserved" from December until April!!!


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                      • #12
                        Re: I think I have the flu.....

                        Mission to lose, that was a good one!!




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                        • #13
                          Re: I think I have the flu.....

                          Originally posted by iwant2loseweight View Post
                          Mission to lose, that was a good one!!

                          Glad you liked it, I love a little humor,
                          we all need it!!!

                          Too many depressing posts from us all

                          waiting for the scale to move!!!
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                          • #14
                            Re: I think I have the flu.....

                            started induction 3 days ago felt terrible and very tired last nite i had about a hand full of fried and about seven breaded chicken wings.but today i feel great just wondering will istart feeling sick all over again cause i feel great now dont know if its because i had carbs or because i am finished with flu

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                            • #15
                              Re: I think I have the flu.....

                              dont know if its because i had carbs or because i am finished with flu
                              It's likely because you had too many of the wrong carbs.

                              dont know if its because i had carbs
                              You should have carbs on Induction, too. It's just that they should come not from breaded chicken wings, but from vegetables.

                              Are you reading the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution?
                              "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                              -- Theodore Roosevelt

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