Dont feel well and moody

Jabbathehut · 07-10-2009, 10:57 AM

Is it normal the first few days to not feel so well and be extremly moody?? I assume its the bodys way of adjusting or looking for CARBS... anyway anyone that can shed some light it is appreciated.

Sweetalicious · 07-10-2009, 11:09 AM

I was very moody when I first started out. I am a bit of a different low carber where as I don't eat meat so it may not be totally the same thing but I did see a difference def in my mood lol and so did my friends :P

I can give you some tips that helped for me personally that may make it a bit easier for you

When I feel like I am either getting a bit light headed, annoyed or what not I will either have a teaspoon of low carb peanut butter (eat it very slow lol), 2 table spoons of cool whip (can you believe only 2 carbs!), a sugarfree jello pudding cup or a diet pepsi. I am sure I have more tricks up my sleeve but this is all I can think of at the moment. Now as I said before these work for me personally. Some people are alot more sensitive then I and this could stall your weight loss. I lose on average 1 to 2 pounds a week through this way of eating and mild excercise. So your mileage may def vary

I hope this does help a bit though. Keep on keeping on. It only gets easier and you are going to start feeling a whole lot better very soon

Jabbathehut · 07-10-2009, 11:35 AM

Thank you... I do remember the last time I was doing the Low Carb lifestyle that if you can get through the fourth or fifth day your body starts to adjust and realize it doesnt need the carbs. Thank you for this tip as I am only on day three and needed some pointers. Take care!

verbqueen · 07-10-2009, 01:28 PM

They call it the carb flu, and it should pass by the end of your first week, and you'll begin to have increased energy levels and may even find you need a good bit less sleep.

Stick it out and don't give up. Drink plenty of fluids and eat plenty of fats. I'd avoid nuts, as they are not allowed on induction, and I personally believe the fewer artificial sweeteners, the better. That's for me though. Men can get away with a lot of things us middle-aged ladies cannot!

The Bionic broad · 08-05-2009, 09:03 AM

For some, it's a real bear when the body is trying to make the switch from burning glucose for energy to burning fat. Once the change is made, the cravings stop, the energy level increases (since we have a constant supply of fat to burn), and blood lipid panels start to improve. When I get to the point that I'm going to turn into a tower sniper if I don't have something sweet, I put some heavy cream in a diet soda. That takes the edge off. Or I make an iced coffee with the cream and use Fiber Fit to sweeten it. Artificial sweeteners don't bother me.

suzanneyea · 08-05-2009, 01:22 PM

Have you read the book? If you have read the Atkins book , you should know all about induction flu.

Sweetalicious · 08-06-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bionic broad

For some, it's a real bear when the body is trying to make the switch from burning glucose for energy to burning fat. Once the change is made, the cravings stop, the energy level increases (since we have a constant supply of fat to burn), and blood lipid panels start to improve. When I get to the point that I'm going to turn into a tower sniper if I don't have something sweet, I put some heavy cream in a diet soda. That takes the edge off. Or I make an iced coffee with the cream and use Fiber Fit to sweeten it. Artificial sweeteners don't bother me.

Omg heavy cream in diet soda is an amazing idea

I tried it and it was awesome! Thanks for the tip.

The Bionic broad · 08-06-2009, 03:41 PM

Glad you liked it. Try whipping some cream and adding a bit of sugar-free Jell-O to taste. Also good.

07-10-2009, 10:57 AM	#1
Jabbathehut Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 13 Gallery: Jabbathehut Stats: 260/259/215 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 26 2009	Dont feel well and moody Is it normal the first few days to not feel so well and be extremly moody?? I assume its the bodys way of adjusting or looking for CARBS... anyway anyone that can shed some light it is appreciated.

07-10-2009, 11:09 AM	#2
Sweetalicious Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 76 Gallery: Sweetalicious Stats: 220/204/160 Mini goals: 200, 195, 190 WOE: low carb/vegetarian Start Date: May 11, 2009	I was very moody when I first started out. I am a bit of a different low carber where as I don't eat meat so it may not be totally the same thing but I did see a difference def in my mood lol and so did my friends :P I can give you some tips that helped for me personally that may make it a bit easier for you When I feel like I am either getting a bit light headed, annoyed or what not I will either have a teaspoon of low carb peanut butter (eat it very slow lol), 2 table spoons of cool whip (can you believe only 2 carbs!), a sugarfree jello pudding cup or a diet pepsi. I am sure I have more tricks up my sleeve but this is all I can think of at the moment. Now as I said before these work for me personally. Some people are alot more sensitive then I and this could stall your weight loss. I lose on average 1 to 2 pounds a week through this way of eating and mild excercise. So your mileage may def vary I hope this does help a bit though. Keep on keeping on. It only gets easier and you are going to start feeling a whole lot better very soon Last edited by Sweetalicious; 07-10-2009 at 11:19 AM..

08-05-2009, 09:03 AM	#5
The Bionic broad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 150 Gallery: The Bionic broad WOE: High-fat, adequate protein, and lower carb.	For some, it's a real bear when the body is trying to make the switch from burning glucose for energy to burning fat. Once the change is made, the cravings stop, the energy level increases (since we have a constant supply of fat to burn), and blood lipid panels start to improve. When I get to the point that I'm going to turn into a tower sniper if I don't have something sweet, I put some heavy cream in a diet soda. That takes the edge off. Or I make an iced coffee with the cream and use Fiber Fit to sweeten it. Artificial sweeteners don't bother me. __________________ The Bionic Broad (Pat) It's not a problem if you can solve it with a flame-thrower. The Bionic Broad's Low-carb Blog L.A. Low-carb Examiner

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07-10-2009, 11:35 AM	#3
Jabbathehut Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 13 Gallery: Jabbathehut Stats: 260/259/215 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 26 2009	Thank you... I do remember the last time I was doing the Low Carb lifestyle that if you can get through the fourth or fifth day your body starts to adjust and realize it doesnt need the carbs. Thank you for this tip as I am only on day three and needed some pointers. Take care!

07-10-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
verbqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 803 Gallery: verbqueen WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: June 2009	They call it the carb flu, and it should pass by the end of your first week, and you'll begin to have increased energy levels and may even find you need a good bit less sleep. Stick it out and don't give up. Drink plenty of fluids and eat plenty of fats. I'd avoid nuts, as they are not allowed on induction, and I personally believe the fewer artificial sweeteners, the better. That's for me though. Men can get away with a lot of things us middle-aged ladies cannot!

08-05-2009, 01:22 PM	#6
suzanneyea Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 3,247 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 110 WOE: zero carb	Have you read the book? If you have read the Atkins book , you should know all about induction flu.

08-06-2009, 03:41 PM	#8
The Bionic broad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 150 Gallery: The Bionic broad WOE: High-fat, adequate protein, and lower carb.	Glad you liked it. Try whipping some cream and adding a bit of sugar-free Jell-O to taste. Also good.