Advice/suggestins (sleeping)

Bengal Cat · 07-13-2007, 04:13 AM

Okay, I did okay on my first start of K/E. Of course, I need to restart (keep on trying, right?)

I did get into trace ketosis and I managed to lose 2.5 lbs in a few days, but oh my, was i tired, but yet still had trouble sleeping.

I am restarting today.

Is the tiredness just a phase until i get into 'true ketosis' ?

Does anyone have trouble sleeping? Will this pass?

Thanks for reading!

Hopefultobemomtomax · 07-13-2007, 06:58 AM

Yes I had trouble sleeping for about a week. Now I sleep like a baby...
It'll pass just be patient, without sleep I know it is hard. Your body is going through a lot and wants to fight you on it, so good start on 2.5 lbs. gone, drink some caffine in the morning if you want, then maybe some decaf green tea at night before bed, but just know that it will pass. I also took some ibuprofen, that always knocks me out, YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT, good luck.

flagal189 · 07-13-2007, 07:44 AM

I know I have had an excess of energy lately and had a ton of trouble falling asleep and staying asleep my Doctor told me to take some Valerian Root, but that was too strong for me, so she said to take some Melatonin which helped a lot falling and staying asleep! I would ask your doctor before taking these, but with the melatonin i always wake up feeling refreshed...HTH

pink parsley · 07-13-2007, 10:06 AM

I also use melatonin. There are no clinical studies to support its efficacy, but it works for me, and I'm averse to taking prescription sleeping pills. Agree with the others that the feeling will pass in many people, so hang in there.

Yoga or other mild stretching in the evening might also help. Or a brisk walk if that's a possibility from a safety standpoint.

scotty89 · 07-13-2007, 11:23 AM

I sleep very little, but still wake up refreshed. I never had this much engery until I started kimkins. Its like a natural energy drink, but no jitters.

Bengal Cat · 07-13-2007, 04:42 PM

PHEW!!!!!!!!!
I am glad to know this should pass .........I did not give it long enough.
I know when people really get going in ketosis they have boundless energy, so I can't wait for that.
I am going to pick up some melatonin tomorrow.
Tomorrow will be my 'official' restart (although i did not do too bad today), stocked up on Chicken Breasts.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. Just reading this inspires me.

When I feel down the next couple days, I need to re-read this to keep me going!!!!!!!!

Bengal Cat · 07-13-2007, 04:45 PM

P.S. Hopefultobemomtomax~ I just read your siggy and you have done fabulous the past month!!! Great job!!!

Chelle · 07-14-2007, 01:23 PM

Bengal Cat-I am with you, the induction period was crazy

. I was so tired, I was taking naps everyday for the first week. It eventually gave way to feeling not so tired anyway now my problem is I cheat and get sleepy

I need to get it together! Take care and good luck with your weight loss journey

07-13-2007, 04:13 AM	#1
Bengal Cat Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 46 Gallery: Bengal Cat Stats: 151/130/120 ~ 5'2" WOE: LC Start Date: Nov 20, 2006	Advice/suggestins (sleeping) Okay, I did okay on my first start of K/E. Of course, I need to restart (keep on trying, right?) I did get into trace ketosis and I managed to lose 2.5 lbs in a few days, but oh my, was i tired, but yet still had trouble sleeping. I am restarting today. Is the tiredness just a phase until i get into 'true ketosis' ? Does anyone have trouble sleeping? Will this pass? Thanks for reading!

07-14-2007, 01:23 PM	#8
Chelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Humidity City-the sunshine state Posts: 775 Gallery: Chelle Stats: 1st time 235/192, currently 236/236/160 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: which time?	Bengal Cat-I am with you, the induction period was crazy. I was so tired, I was taking naps everyday for the first week. It eventually gave way to feeling not so tired anyway now my problem is I cheat and get sleepy I need to get it together! Take care and good luck with your weight loss journey

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07-13-2007, 06:58 AM	#2
Hopefultobemomtomax Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 364 Gallery: Hopefultobemomtomax Stats: 280 on 6/07 250 on 9/07 180 on ???? WOE: LowCarb Kimkins, Shakin It Up with Miss Divine Start Date: JUST STARTED 6/15/07	Yes I had trouble sleeping for about a week. Now I sleep like a baby... It'll pass just be patient, without sleep I know it is hard. Your body is going through a lot and wants to fight you on it, so good start on 2.5 lbs. gone, drink some caffine in the morning if you want, then maybe some decaf green tea at night before bed, but just know that it will pass. I also took some ibuprofen, that always knocks me out, YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT, good luck.

07-13-2007, 07:44 AM	#3
flagal189 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 174 Gallery: flagal189 Stats: 234/210.2/150 WOE: K/E and Atkins '72 Start Date: 6/19/2007	I know I have had an excess of energy lately and had a ton of trouble falling asleep and staying asleep my Doctor told me to take some Valerian Root, but that was too strong for me, so she said to take some Melatonin which helped a lot falling and staying asleep! I would ask your doctor before taking these, but with the melatonin i always wake up feeling refreshed...HTH

07-13-2007, 10:06 AM	#4
pink parsley Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 181 Gallery: pink parsley Stats: 159/137/125 WOE: K/E Start Date: 6/25/07	I also use melatonin. There are no clinical studies to support its efficacy, but it works for me, and I'm averse to taking prescription sleeping pills. Agree with the others that the feeling will pass in many people, so hang in there. Yoga or other mild stretching in the evening might also help. Or a brisk walk if that's a possibility from a safety standpoint.

07-13-2007, 11:23 AM	#5
scotty89 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6 Gallery: scotty89	I sleep very little, but still wake up refreshed. I never had this much engery until I started kimkins. Its like a natural energy drink, but no jitters.

07-13-2007, 04:42 PM	#6
Bengal Cat Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 46 Gallery: Bengal Cat Stats: 151/130/120 ~ 5'2" WOE: LC Start Date: Nov 20, 2006	PHEW!!!!!!!!! I am glad to know this should pass .........I did not give it long enough. I know when people really get going in ketosis they have boundless energy, so I can't wait for that. I am going to pick up some melatonin tomorrow. Tomorrow will be my 'official' restart (although i did not do too bad today), stocked up on Chicken Breasts. Thanks everyone for the encouragement. Just reading this inspires me. When I feel down the next couple days, I need to re-read this to keep me going!!!!!!!!

07-13-2007, 04:45 PM	#7
Bengal Cat Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 46 Gallery: Bengal Cat Stats: 151/130/120 ~ 5'2" WOE: LC Start Date: Nov 20, 2006	P.S. Hopefultobemomtomax~ I just read your siggy and you have done fabulous the past month!!! Great job!!!