Stillmans and..Charlie Horses?!?!? HELP!!!

scootergal · 06-04-2010, 10:34 AM

I've noticed several days into Stillman's and I have had cramping in the back of my legs (calves). Nothing horrible just mild to moderate Charlie Horses.

Has anyone had muscle cramping issues on Stillman's?

I take a very good vitamin brand/ package every day. You really can't afford not to on this diet.

Maybe I need a potassium pill?

Any advice very appreciated.

porcupine73 · 06-04-2010, 10:38 AM

It seems sometimes that can be caused by dehydration, and/or lack of various minerals such as magnesium, potassium, sodium. Often people are marginally deficient in magnesium and/or potassium before going low carb, then the fluid release that seems to come shortly after starting low carb causes even more mineral loss. Some people have said certain chicken broths help if it is a sodium issue.

ravenrose · 06-04-2010, 03:11 PM

The most recent Atkins book discusses this. When you lose all that water weight, you get sodium depletion as well. They now suggest drinking two cups of a salty broth a day as long as you are sticking to very low carb and losing quickly. I know this is not what Stillman originally said, probably, but it's silly not to take advantage of additional medical knowledge available now.

scootergal · 06-04-2010, 04:32 PM

I had some additional sodium today so we'll see if that helps. I'll have to look into what you guys are saying.Can you refer me to the part in Atkins you are referring to?

ravenrose · 06-04-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by scootergal

I had some additional sodium today so we'll see if that helps. I'll have to look into what you guys are saying.Can you refer me to the part in Atkins you are referring to?

It's in the New Atkins for a New You. I don't have the page, sorry.

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scootergal Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 37 Gallery: scootergal Stats: 167/157/135 Start Date: May 23, 2010	Stillmans and..Charlie Horses?!?!? HELP!!! I've noticed several days into Stillman's and I have had cramping in the back of my legs (calves). Nothing horrible just mild to moderate Charlie Horses. Has anyone had muscle cramping issues on Stillman's? I take a very good vitamin brand/ package every day. You really can't afford not to on this diet. Maybe I need a potassium pill? Any advice very appreciated.

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06-04-2010, 10:38 AM	#2
porcupine73 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Posts: 1,855 Gallery: porcupine73 Stats: 208/152/150, male 5'9", 39 y/o WOE: Cure Tooth Decay, no snacks,slow burn weights+HIIT Start Date: January 2010	It seems sometimes that can be caused by dehydration, and/or lack of various minerals such as magnesium, potassium, sodium. Often people are marginally deficient in magnesium and/or potassium before going low carb, then the fluid release that seems to come shortly after starting low carb causes even more mineral loss. Some people have said certain chicken broths help if it is a sodium issue.

06-04-2010, 03:11 PM	#3
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,075 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	The most recent Atkins book discusses this. When you lose all that water weight, you get sodium depletion as well. They now suggest drinking two cups of a salty broth a day as long as you are sticking to very low carb and losing quickly. I know this is not what Stillman originally said, probably, but it's silly not to take advantage of additional medical knowledge available now.

06-04-2010, 04:32 PM	#4
scootergal Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 37 Gallery: scootergal Stats: 167/157/135 Start Date: May 23, 2010	I had some additional sodium today so we'll see if that helps. I'll have to look into what you guys are saying.Can you refer me to the part in Atkins you are referring to?