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hi. This is my 5th day on the atkins induction and I just feel so weak and everytime I get up from sitting I am dizzy. Is this normal? and will it get better? Thanks!
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It does get better. At the end of your 2 week Induction period you will see a big drop in weight and most of if not all of those ugly sugar withdrawl sysptoms will be gone.
Hang in there.
I just went through it myself.
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All of those symptoms are normal, no worries! Just hang in there and the symptoms will go away.
As for dizziness when standing up...mine didn't go away after induction. My doctor diagnosed me with low blood pressure and made me take an extra suppliment for sodium (above the multivitamin I was already taking) and make sure I put salt on every possible food I could. So, if it doesn't go away with the other symptoms you may want to get checked out just as a precaution.sigpic
March 2009
Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
Age: 25 male
Height: 6' 3"
Waist: 29" (was 44")
BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
Starting Weight: 285
Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
Goal Weight: 175
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Hi, another thing to remember is to drink your water. Dehydration can cause low blood pressure which can make you feel dizzy when you stand.
My hubby & I in the Smokies!
Jan. 23/06 -183July 23 -159Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. markSep 26. '07-148.5Nov 26-153April 1, '08-155July7 '08-1556/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss
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The Idution will cause a rapid flushing of your system which often takes a lot of electrolytes and water out at once. The problems of weakness and dizziness often appear because of this depletion. If you like, try for a few days sipping on a few cups of diluted bouillion. Be sure also to take multivitamin and mineral supplements. If you get the whole spectrum of electrolytes in balance it will be better than just increasing sodium.
You need potassium, Magnesium and calcium as well as trace elements, so try to choose nutrient dense foods.~Susan
49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??
Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08
...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."
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OMG how did I fail AGAIN(((on temporary break)))Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09
"Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown
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Hey PinkBubbles! Welcome to the boards!
While some dizziness may be "normal," if this has been going on for more than 2-3 days, please see your doctor. Induction Flu usually shows up on Day 3 of Induction and lasts 1-2 days.
Definitely make sure you are drinking enough water, and eating enough! This is not a low calorie diet! Post a menu so the Mods can take a look at it for you.
Big love!
StacyF/45(!?)/5'11"
Highest Weight: 254
Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
Lowest Atkins Weight 196
Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
1st Goal: 245
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