is anyone cranky??

aireyk · 06-10-2007, 10:38 AM

Hello! Does anyone get cranky on Kimkins or K/E? I have been on K/E for 6 days, (this is my 6th), and today I am feeling so mean. I have done a great job not cheating and I have lost weight, but I am very cranky...does anyone else get this way with a lack of yummy, sugar-y foods???
Kelli

SweetAsSplenda · 06-10-2007, 12:14 PM

Yes, I believe it is from carb withdrawal. Eating carbs boosts serotonin and at first you will get cranky. I was like this on Atkins induction also and whenever you first get your carbs really low, and I know Kimkins is total carbs not net, then you will be in withdrawal. It stinks!!! I am in it right now, BUT it should go away, I remember when I was on induction and it went away in about a week - week and a half. So, no worries!!

Claire

scandalouslyglam · 06-11-2007, 08:14 PM

I am a Witch with a capital B. I have been on Plan for 32 days. At first I thought it was cause I had a hard time w/ ZERO alcohol. So, I did induction but a couple times I had a few Carb free drinks. When my cravings for Carbs and Pastries Finally left I was able to give up the occaisional drink, too. It's been 2 weeks now. I used to drink 3x/week.

On top of that, for some reason I have been on this Plan 1 month and had my TOM for 15 days of it ( 3 days ago I started my second cycle since Induction!!) SO Mine must be Hormonal. I bought some pamprin it says it elps with irritability and bloat, But it made me SOOO Sleepy...

I hope I cheer up soon...

cleochatra · 06-11-2007, 08:28 PM

When fat stores are burned, estrogen is released.

If you basically feel like you're experiencing PMS, it most likely means you're burning fat.

Melle's_Sweetheart · 06-12-2007, 03:39 AM

I just read that to my Husband--he's been wondering why I've been so crabby lately!

dessbee · 06-13-2007, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aireyk

Hello! Does anyone get cranky on Kimkins or K/E? I have been on K/E for 6 days, (this is my 6th), and today I am feeling so mean. I have done a great job not cheating and I have lost weight, but I am very cranky...does anyone else get this way with a lack of yummy, sugar-y foods???
Kelli

Low blood glucose is a well known cause of crankiness.

Mfit4Me · 06-21-2007, 05:50 PM

This is day 3 for me on K/E and I was very cranky today but I know it's not from the sugar because I'm not a sugar person. I try to keep my sugars low and use splenda or sugar free things. I really miss my veggie.

daisy73 · 06-21-2007, 06:27 PM

Yesterday, I was meaner than a junkyard dog...today I'm much better. I bought a Venti Starbucks Black Iced Tea (unsweetened) and it greatly improved my mood today.

janamonkey · 06-21-2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisy73

Yesterday, I was meaner than a junkyard dog...today I'm much better.

Perfect way to explain it!

daisy73 · 06-21-2007, 06:31 PM

DH was cutting me a WIDE path last night!

jennpleez · 06-25-2007, 06:12 PM

LOL

...and it's only day 1!

06-10-2007, 10:38 AM	#1
aireyk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 Gallery: aireyk	is anyone cranky?? Hello! Does anyone get cranky on Kimkins or K/E? I have been on K/E for 6 days, (this is my 6th), and today I am feeling so mean. I have done a great job not cheating and I have lost weight, but I am very cranky...does anyone else get this way with a lack of yummy, sugar-y foods??? Kelli

06-11-2007, 08:14 PM	#3
scandalouslyglam MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Me Posts: 1,670 Gallery: scandalouslyglam Stats: 226/209/195 Long term goal 175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 1, 2007	I am a Witch with a capital B. I have been on Plan for 32 days. At first I thought it was cause I had a hard time w/ ZERO alcohol. So, I did induction but a couple times I had a few Carb free drinks. When my cravings for Carbs and Pastries Finally left I was able to give up the occaisional drink, too. It's been 2 weeks now. I used to drink 3x/week. On top of that, for some reason I have been on this Plan 1 month and had my TOM for 15 days of it ( 3 days ago I started my second cycle since Induction!!) SO Mine must be Hormonal. I bought some pamprin it says it elps with irritability and bloat, But it made me SOOO Sleepy... I hope I cheer up soon... __________________ August Renee Re-start Aug. 6th: 224 lb August 10th: 217 lb I hanker for a Hunk of... A Slab, a Slice a Chunk of... I hanker for a Hunk of CHEESE!!

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06-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#2
SweetAsSplenda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 942 Gallery: SweetAsSplenda Stats: Size 12/0-1/0 WOE: Healthy low carb Start Date: March 2, 2007	Yes, I believe it is from carb withdrawal. Eating carbs boosts serotonin and at first you will get cranky. I was like this on Atkins induction also and whenever you first get your carbs really low, and I know Kimkins is total carbs not net, then you will be in withdrawal. It stinks!!! I am in it right now, BUT it should go away, I remember when I was on induction and it went away in about a week - week and a half. So, no worries!! Claire

06-11-2007, 08:28 PM	#4
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,630 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	When fat stores are burned, estrogen is released. If you basically feel like you're experiencing PMS, it most likely means you're burning fat.

06-12-2007, 03:39 AM	#5
Melle's_Sweetheart Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 648 Gallery: Melle's_Sweetheart Stats: 330(319)/279/170 (21% bodyfat) WOE: Kamikaze Atkin's Start Date: Dec 1, 2003 (first time) May 28, 2007 (last time)	I just read that to my Husband--he's been wondering why I've been so crabby lately!

06-21-2007, 05:50 PM	#7
Mfit4Me Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: FL Posts: 158 Gallery: Mfit4Me WOE: Own version of LC	This is day 3 for me on K/E and I was very cranky today but I know it's not from the sugar because I'm not a sugar person. I try to keep my sugars low and use splenda or sugar free things. I really miss my veggie.

06-21-2007, 06:27 PM	#8
daisy73 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 470 Gallery: daisy73 Stats: 280/212.5/150 WOE: Meat/Egg/Green Veggies	Yesterday, I was meaner than a junkyard dog...today I'm much better. I bought a Venti Starbucks Black Iced Tea (unsweetened) and it greatly improved my mood today.

06-21-2007, 06:31 PM	#10
daisy73 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 470 Gallery: daisy73 Stats: 280/212.5/150 WOE: Meat/Egg/Green Veggies	DH was cutting me a WIDE path last night!

06-25-2007, 06:12 PM	#11
jennpleez Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12 Gallery: jennpleez	LOL ...and it's only day 1!