not feeling right

[Carbaholic]

I don't know what it is but am in a bit of a funk.

Have done really well with induction - lost 10lbs in 9days with no real effort so pleased about that. Haven't lost any in the last 5 days even though I have been more active, but am feeling more hungry now and as a result I feel like I am overeating in the evenings - I am not eating anything that is not allowed but I feel like I might be eating too much of it: for example, I had Austrian Smoked Paprika chicken from an atkins recipe and ended up eating until I felt pretty full. Keto strips pretty much immediately went from purple to light pink. Today I had an atkins fish chowder but had maybe two and a half portions and now feel really cr*ppy and guilty (keto's on pink again) - feel like I had too much cream maybe?
I also feel really tired and run down despite sleeping pretty well and drinking loads of water (100oz a day at least).

I don't suppose it helps that the scales are a bit ancient and wave around a bit sometimes even adding lbs on (I try not to weigh everyday, but it was day 14 today). I know the measurements haven't really changed over the last few days, so am trying to do sit ups but don't know whether I am just having a late onset induction flu or am coming down with something, or maybe something has slipped in there that shouldn't be and is affecting me, but I just feel quite down and grumpy and is not even TOM.

Sorry for the self pity but thought I should share instead of doing the usual and just assuming the worst and stewing about it.

[Denise2002sfa]

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I hope that you get to feeling better soon! It's always better to share!

[adreliluc]

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A few weeks after I started I remember feeling really hungry and tired... I felt soooo snacky like I just couldn't get enough. I made do w/ sugar free jello suffered through it, then before I knew it, it had passed and I was back to normal. I also notice just before I have a whooshie my appetite will pick up a bit... good luck, I'm sure it'll pass!

[Carbaholic]

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Thanks a lot guys - feel better today (though it is first thing in the morning and the sun is shining). 1lb down so that's encouraging!

[Elizellen]

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Congratulations on that extra pound gone!!
Now that you have completed your 14 days are you planning on moving up into OWL and starting to add your extra net 5 carbs of veggies?

[meena-beena]

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Congrats on your loss! What an awesome accomplishment.

If your induction is over--perhaps you should move on to the first rung of OWL? Hunger pangs can be yuckky. I hate them. They would normally make me eat everything not nailed down.

There is no solid advice I can give you on trying to overcome them--BUT these are some things I've tried in those weak moments of desperation, you could try brushing your teeth, getting out of the house for a walk, excercising in the house, immediately putting away all food and cleaning the kitchen--declaring it closed, calling a friend, cleaning some other area of the house, taking a drive.

These are all things I have done to distract myself from a hunger attack. Sometimes I have to do more than one before I start felling better--but usually I can control myself.

[Smallerizing]

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Those are such good ideas!!


Getting away from food availability is a great distraction. I get a LARGE bottle of water and read a book.

I think you are entitled to a day or two of feeling down about the WOE. Just so you know it's not permanent. If I'm any example, it is entirely normal to just have a day now and then where I just think "why?" and I usually come here and lurk or post and it passes. Next thing you know, WHOOSH!


Hang in there!

[Carbaholic]

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thanks guys - that's all really helpful.


I tried a better brekkie and eating my lunch later today and also we went for a bike ride after work so I was distracted and then the endorphins kick in and it's all good!
I have a feeling that I was just eating too early, not getting a big enough brekkie, not including any fats with my lunch and I also suspect that the creme fraiche I used instead of cream may have had an effect.

Anyhow, I do feel a lot better - so thanks!

[meena-beena]

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Oh, don't forget a good supplement. I was having a hunger attack this afternoon and realized I hadn't had my supplement yet. I took it and about a half hour later I was feeling much, much better.

Dr Atkins actually recommends L-Glutamine in doses of 500 to 1500 mg, 4 to 5 times a day until the cravings abate. He also recommends Chromium. I just made sure my multivitamin had a good % of both. I take one a day weight smart.

[adreliluc]

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Oh, don't forget a good supplement. I was having a hunger attack this afternoon and realized I hadn't had my supplement yet. I took it and about a half hour later I was feeling much, much better.

Dr Atkins actually recommends L-Glutamine in doses of 500 to 1500 mg, 4 to 5 times a day until the cravings abate. He also recommends Chromium. I just made sure my multivitamin had a good % of both. I take one a day weight smart.

I totally agree with you!!!
I take L-Glutamine and Chromium Picolate (amongst many others) and I notice that they do help curb my appetite/cravings. good stuff! lol

[Smallerizing]

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I used to take Chromium, but isn't the Piccolinate the bad kind? I forgot what it does, but my doctor said not to take it anymore, so I got the good kind, which I forgot what that was.

[meena-beena]

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??? I've never heard of anything. My multivitamin only lists it as Chromium and it lists it as 200%. Dr Atkins recommends 300%+. That was the highest one I could find in a multivitamin and it works for me.

;-)

[Smallerizing]

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I think I had a lot less cravings when I was taking it.

[meena-beena]

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Oh with me there is no doubt about that! lol. I was having a hunger attack something wicked yesterday. I made the kids peanut butter cookies and I wanted one SOOOO bad.

I took my vitamin and in about a half an hour, I'd forgotten there even were cookies.

^.^

[2big4mysize]

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sounds like the low fat lunch was your culprit

BUT remember just cause a food is Atkins legal doesn't mean it is legal for you if it causes you to have blood sugar issues. I know I can't eat celery and not2late has lots of brands of legal foods she can't handle. Some folk can't do nuts either.