Help please

fatfreddie · 03-20-2013, 03:11 PM

Hi folks, I have been away from LC for a bit as we all tend to do from time to time. I did pretty good by simply eating a little cleaner and watching sugar, etc. Bottom line, I put on some weight over the winter and want to get a jump start on summer. I started induction 4 weeks ago, and also started going to the gym 5 days per week. At the gym, I do 40 min of cardio either running or elliptical or swimming. I also do weight training for 40 min per day on an Upper/Lower/crosstrain schedule. Over the past few days I have noticed cramps in my calves when running, and quick fatigue when lifting. Today, when I came home from the gym I was doing things around the house, and I noticed that I was having an aura in my vision, I became light headed, and felt like I was going to pass out or throw up? I ate one piece of white bread and a teaspoon of honey, and within about 10 minutes I felt better.

I have been keeping my carbs just above induction level. The scale is moving "slowly" 10 pounds over 4 weeks. I am thrilled about that loss, but more important, how my clothes are fitting. I am also really concerned about my incident this morning. Any suggestions?

Rhubarb · 03-20-2013, 04:23 PM

I have had that happen and determined it's due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Next time try drinking some salty broth instead of carbs to see if that helps.

In the beginning I made my own Gatorade and drank that and it sort of helped. But it wasn't until I started taking magnesium and upped my salt intake a little bit that I stopped getting those episodes. The leg cramps were ferocious. All gone now.

fatfreddie · 03-20-2013, 04:26 PM

Cool, I'll give it a shot! Scared the crap out of me...

clackley · 03-20-2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhubarb

I have had that happen and determined it's due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Next time try drinking some salty broth instead of carbs to see if that helps.

In the beginning I made my own Gatorade and drank that and it sort of helped. But it wasn't until I started taking magnesium and upped my salt intake a little bit that I stopped getting those episodes. The leg cramps were ferocious. All gone now.

Krissy2010 · 03-20-2013, 05:06 PM

Drink some powerade zero

WickedStitch · 03-21-2013, 06:46 AM

I would agree with drinking something salty.
Low potassium can also cause leg cramps, instead of bananas which are LC no nos, try an avocado.

Dottie · 03-21-2013, 07:03 AM

Honestly you should consult your doctor. It's completely not normal for you, so getting a professional opinion from the doctor that knows your history is very important.

Sharss · 03-21-2013, 07:15 AM

Along with the above suggestions, google topic of "over-exercising".

Good luck!

____________________________
Keep your eye on YOUR goal and you'll way more easily navigate around the discouraging obstacles.
___________________________

KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Sharon

fatfreddie · 03-21-2013, 09:21 AM

Yeah, I talked to my Doc, and she did bloodwork. Told me to take a day off from the gym, and rest. I have been pushing a bit hard at the gym. I also picked up a multivitamin and avocado's this morning

03-20-2013, 03:11 PM	#1
fatfreddie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central NY Posts: 114 Gallery: fatfreddie Stats: 290/235/210 WOE: Atkins	Help please Hi folks, I have been away from LC for a bit as we all tend to do from time to time. I did pretty good by simply eating a little cleaner and watching sugar, etc. Bottom line, I put on some weight over the winter and want to get a jump start on summer. I started induction 4 weeks ago, and also started going to the gym 5 days per week. At the gym, I do 40 min of cardio either running or elliptical or swimming. I also do weight training for 40 min per day on an Upper/Lower/crosstrain schedule. Over the past few days I have noticed cramps in my calves when running, and quick fatigue when lifting. Today, when I came home from the gym I was doing things around the house, and I noticed that I was having an aura in my vision, I became light headed, and felt like I was going to pass out or throw up? I ate one piece of white bread and a teaspoon of honey, and within about 10 minutes I felt better. I have been keeping my carbs just above induction level. The scale is moving "slowly" 10 pounds over 4 weeks. I am thrilled about that loss, but more important, how my clothes are fitting. I am also really concerned about my incident this morning. Any suggestions? __________________ [COLOR="Red"]"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" -Walt Disney... 268/239/210 239- 3/20/13 US Army Fitness Standards: http://www.hooah4health.com/4You/apft.htm

03-20-2013, 04:26 PM	#3
fatfreddie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central NY Posts: 114 Gallery: fatfreddie Stats: 290/235/210 WOE: Atkins	Cool, I'll give it a shot! Scared the crap out of me... __________________ [COLOR="Red"]"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" -Walt Disney... 268/239/210 239- 3/20/13 US Army Fitness Standards: http://www.hooah4health.com/4You/apft.htm

03-21-2013, 06:46 AM	#6
WickedStitch Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: KY Posts: 809 Gallery: WickedStitch WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restart ever on going	I would agree with drinking something salty. Low potassium can also cause leg cramps, instead of bananas which are LC no nos, try an avocado. __________________

03-21-2013, 07:03 AM	#7
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 72,171 Gallery: Dottie	Honestly you should consult your doctor. It's completely not normal for you, so getting a professional opinion from the doctor that knows your history is very important. __________________ https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx <--FDA tracking tools http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ <--FDA nutritional counts http://www.onlineconversion.com/ <-- cooking and other conversions Need to contact LCF? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/contact.html Everyone has an opinion. Take what you need and leave the rest.

03-21-2013, 09:21 AM	#9
fatfreddie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central NY Posts: 114 Gallery: fatfreddie Stats: 290/235/210 WOE: Atkins	Yeah, I talked to my Doc, and she did bloodwork. Told me to take a day off from the gym, and rest. I have been pushing a bit hard at the gym. I also picked up a multivitamin and avocado's this morning __________________ [COLOR="Red"]"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" -Walt Disney... 268/239/210 239- 3/20/13 US Army Fitness Standards: http://www.hooah4health.com/4You/apft.htm

03-20-2013, 04:23 PM	#2
Rhubarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 381 Gallery: Rhubarb Stats: 195/126/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2012	I have had that happen and determined it's due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Next time try drinking some salty broth instead of carbs to see if that helps. In the beginning I made my own Gatorade and drank that and it sort of helped. But it wasn't until I started taking magnesium and upped my salt intake a little bit that I stopped getting those episodes. The leg cramps were ferocious. All gone now.

03-20-2013, 05:06 PM	#5
Krissy2010 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, texas Posts: 121 Gallery: Krissy2010 Stats: 208/198/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/7/2013	Drink some powerade zero

03-21-2013, 07:15 AM	#8
Sharss Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WA Posts: 1,108 Gallery: Sharss Stats: 5'6 1/2" 72yr 136/130/125/120 WOE: L-G Index Diet/HCG Drops Start Date: Restarting 12/29/12	Along with the above suggestions, google topic of "over-exercising". Good luck! ____________________________ Keep your eye on YOUR goal and you'll way more easily navigate around the discouraging obstacles. ___________________________ KEEP MOVING FORWARD Sharon

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