Purple strip day 3

[Mikaella]

I'm on day 2 and I have a terrible headache, I feel lightheaded sometimes and a little weak. This is normal for day 2, right? I checked the stick and it turned purple, but I'm wondering if that is too quick for that to happen. Is this normal, or should I see a doctor?

Sorry, I'm not checking other posts by members because I just don't feel well.

Thanks in advance for helping me.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Purple strip day 3

>>This is normal for day 2, right?>>

Probably.

<<I feel lightheaded sometimes and a little weak.<<

This could mean you're not eating enough food or drinking enough water.

If you want to tell us exactly what you've eaten, we can take a look.

>>I checked the stick and it turned purple,>>

The color of the stick isn't reliable for anything ... other than telling you you have good aim.

https://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/82407-article-ketostix-color.html

If your starting weight is correct, I think "extended" Induction is the wrong choice ... you don't have much to lose, and you need the time in OWL.

[Mikaella]

Re: Purple strip day 3

Thanks! No, my weight is back up to 150...like before. I just haven't had the time to reset it. This is my second time on Atkins. So, you think I should skip induction?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Purple strip day 3

>>you think I should skip induction?>>

No.

If you want to tell us exactly what you've eaten, we can take a look.

[ellenw12345]

Re: Purple strip day 3

On pages 140 & 141 of the 2002 Atkins book, it discusses feeling lightheaded and headachey. The topics are: Welcome Back: Your Old Friend Energy & Addiction & Withdrawal.

I am on my third week. At the beginning I started getting headaches. I increased my salt (I think I read it in the book but I can't find it.) That helped. Also, if you have stopped drinking caffeine, you are probably getting a caffeine headache.

Hope that helps.

[Mikaella]

Re: Purple strip day 3

5 strips of bacon in the morning
2 oz half and half

2 boiled eggs
2 strips bacon

dinner
5 oz chicken breast w/mayo wrapped in romaine
1 cup cauliflower

I am still short 1 pt of water but I'm drinking it right now regardless of the time. I'll be up real early tomorrow.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Purple strip day 3

You're not getting enough vegetables.

You're not really getting enough food, either.

No wonder you're lightheaded!

Half and half isn't allowed on Induction, either. And were you just drinking it? The limit of cream is 2-3 Tbs.

[Mikaella]

Re: Purple strip day 3

Thanks Ellen! Yes, I did stop drinking tea.

Wow, Atkinsgal! I guess I need to stop trying to do this by memory. I need to recap my book. Yes, I had a craving for milk so I drank the heavy whipping cream not half and half. I usually drink whole so I got confused. Anyway, I will check my book again and make my menu for tomorrow tonight. I am eating right now and I am feeling better. Thanks so much! (I'm eating more cauliflower w/cheese and bacon crumbs. Should I make an egg?

[Mikaella]

Re: Purple strip day 3

Oh yeah, I just got all my water down.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Purple strip day 3

>> I did stop drinking tea.>>

Carb withdrawal and caffeine withdrawal can be really "icky".

You should cut down on the caffeine gradually.

>>I guess I need to stop trying to do this by memory.>>

That would be a good idea!

>>I had a craving for milk so I drank the heavy whipping cream not half and half.>>

The limit is 2-3 Tbs. for the next time.

>>Should I make an egg?>>

That's up to you.

Remember the limit of cheese is 3-4 ounces.

How much water did you have in total?

[Mikaella]

Re: Purple strip day 3

I didn't know I could do the weaning off caffine. Like ever other day to every 4 days? Like that? Wow, 3-4 oz cheese and I thought it was 2 oz of heavy whipping cream?! Yeah, I need to recap on my book. Thanks again! I'm brushing up right now. I drink a total of 8 cups water. Sometimes a cup more but only by mistake.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Purple strip day 3

>>I didn't know I could do the weaning off caffine. Like ever other day to every 4 days?>>

How much do you drink now?

If you drink two cups of tea a day, cut down to 1 for a few days, then you should be able to just stop.

Of start drinking decaf.

Remember, tea isn't water, and it's .7 net carbs per 8 ounces.

>>Wow, 3-4 oz cheese>>

Yep.

>>I thought it was 2 oz of heavy whipping cream?>>

2-3 Tbs. The ounces is a typo.

>>I drink a total of 8 cups water.>>

More would be better. Drinking 1/2 your current weight in ounces works wonderfully.

https://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

https://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

[Mikaella]

Re: Purple strip day 3

Thanks J! You are a true asset here! I was really anxious until our conversations tonight. Oh yeah, and thanks for not judging me or being over critical.

Thanks again!