Atkins Flu??

[Naeemah74]

Hey everyone. So I think I have the "Atkins flu". The first time I tried Atkins (Nov. 2010) I had the same symptoms, but I didn't know anything about there being an "Atkins flu" so I figured one of my kids had just gotten me sick. I kept a log then too and I remember being horrified that I had been popping Hall's lozenges all day and at the end of the day was like "wait, I wonder if these have any carbs in them" and behold, there was a whopping 4 carbs each and I had taken 4 by days end and had went over my carb limit.

Today I've got the same symptoms and yesterday when I was googling something else I just happened to scan by something that said "Atkins flu", though I didn't click it because I had no idea what it was. This morning though I remembered it so I googled Atkins flu. All this to ask, is there any easy way to get through this quick? I'm on my 12th day of Induction and it's been going so well. I hate being sick and feeling off balance.

[kittycitygirl]

Broth can help ya through it. The best thing is o stay hydrated and not cheat.

Got what feels like it here, but it is the real deal. It is going around....flu/virus. So could be that too for you. same treatment though.

Hope you feel better soon!

[Naeemah74]

Thanks Kitty. I'm going to try and take it easy and definitely not cheat.

[kittycitygirl]

You should be through it soon. Hang in there. It is so worth it! Trust me!

[clackley]

While recuperating, read the book!! You will be doing yourself a big favour!

[silasgreenback]

I'm always surprised when people report "flu" at extended periods.

With me, Day 1 I'm fine, Day 2 a bit crappy, Day 3 fine again.
Usually it comes on past 24 hours and so I only have to put up with a few hours before going to bed early and feeling ok in the morning.

I'm always very thirsty and so liquids do seem to help a bit, but they are not a cure.

The closest I equate it to in terms of discomfort is caffeine withdrawal. Both are quite similar (for me).

John.

[kittycitygirl]

Definitely withdrawal. The stronger the addiction I've read, the worse the withdrawal.

[Jebber]

Hang in there. You are almost through the worst of it. I had this around day 9 or 10, but by day 13 I had unbelievable energy!

[polarsmom]

I started a week ago today. And I have felt weak and tired pretty much since day 2. I am trying really hard to stick with it and make it past this "Atkins flu". I hope that I will start feeling better soon because my butt is dragging. Making this a VERY long week!

[CurlyGirly]

Feel better soon!!

[kittycitygirl]

Maybe add more fat for energy?

[AllMyPonies]

Make sure you're eating enough, and drinking enough. I take a b-complex vitamin in the morning, that helps. This time around wasn't that bad.

Hang in there, and have some bacon!

[Naeemah74]

Thanks everyone!! I feel MUCH better today.

[kittycitygirl]

Yay! KUTGW and you'll be feeling great soon!

[TishyLish68]

I felt really crappy for about the first ten days. I was weak, tired, suffered with several headaches, loss of appetite, you name it I felt it. But, it eventually did subside and I felt more energy than I have in years. Hang in there, because it`s so worth it when you come out of the other side and start getting consistent losses. I stayed on an extended induction for over eight months and lost the bulk of my weight. Unfortunately for me I have to stay near an induction level carb count to just maintain my current weight.

[rosehip]

I think I may be experiencing some induction flu, too - day 9 for me and drinking a ton of water this morning + eating bacon seems to have helped.

I am also considering cutting down (or out) the amount of stevia I consume (2 packets x 2 cups of coffee every morning).

Yesterday I also drank a Zevia cola (sweetened with stevia) and I think it really upset my stomach - not sure if this has happened to anyone else before?