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50 y.o., 6'4", 236 pounds, looking to get to about 190 -- lighter than my senior year in high school.
I first registered here to get information on why I felt so lousy this morning. I knew it would take some adjustment, but I felt worse than expected -- like I had a fever but without the actual fever. I had had some mild cold-like symptoms Friday evening -- the day before I began induction -- so I couldn't rule out actual illness.
But a good search here gave me the probable answer: induction flu. I had virtually no energy, I had a mild headache, and I was dizzy. Feeling better now, but I'm ahead of myself.
First, I've been a 2-3 cup a day coffee drinker for decades. To gear up for Atkins, I quit that three weeks ago. I figured that to quit carbs and caffeine cold turkey at the same time would have been a big mistake. Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be -- mild to moderate headaches 2-3 days into it, and that's been it. And somewhat surprisingly, I haven't missed it.
I began induction yesterday. I figured a 4-day weekend (I'm off Labor Day and Tuesday) with little to do would be a good chance for the jump start before returning to work. Glad I did after the way I felt this morning.
Felt pretty good throughout the day yesterday, though I felt sluggish at bedtime. And then this morning. I was surprised I didn't have much appetite for eggs and sausage -- I love meat and a hearty breakfast. I was briefly craving carbs, but that went away after breakfast.
Good thing is that I am in ketosis already -- the Ketostix was pink. Seemed a little quick for that, but I'm not complaining.
So after lying around doing virtually nothing and dozing off a couple of times, I'm feeling much better. Just finished off a salad with stir-fried beef (in lots of olive oil) on top. And looking forward to the journey!
Jim
I first registered here to get information on why I felt so lousy this morning. I knew it would take some adjustment, but I felt worse than expected -- like I had a fever but without the actual fever. I had had some mild cold-like symptoms Friday evening -- the day before I began induction -- so I couldn't rule out actual illness.
But a good search here gave me the probable answer: induction flu. I had virtually no energy, I had a mild headache, and I was dizzy. Feeling better now, but I'm ahead of myself.
First, I've been a 2-3 cup a day coffee drinker for decades. To gear up for Atkins, I quit that three weeks ago. I figured that to quit carbs and caffeine cold turkey at the same time would have been a big mistake. Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be -- mild to moderate headaches 2-3 days into it, and that's been it. And somewhat surprisingly, I haven't missed it.
I began induction yesterday. I figured a 4-day weekend (I'm off Labor Day and Tuesday) with little to do would be a good chance for the jump start before returning to work. Glad I did after the way I felt this morning.
Felt pretty good throughout the day yesterday, though I felt sluggish at bedtime. And then this morning. I was surprised I didn't have much appetite for eggs and sausage -- I love meat and a hearty breakfast. I was briefly craving carbs, but that went away after breakfast.
Good thing is that I am in ketosis already -- the Ketostix was pink. Seemed a little quick for that, but I'm not complaining.
So after lying around doing virtually nothing and dozing off a couple of times, I'm feeling much better. Just finished off a salad with stir-fried beef (in lots of olive oil) on top. And looking forward to the journey!
Jim
I hope the induction flu leaves you soon.....fortunately it is short lived. Have a great Atkins journey 
The only other forums I frequent are automotive, so I'm in the majority there. But I'll tough it out. Just don't tell my fiancee I'm here. 
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