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[jjtwilson]

Hi everyone!

This is my first post to a web site. Am doing the low carb thing due to weight. Have hypoglycemia and any other type of diet is hell for me (plus I only gain!). Am feeling very good and the early weight loss is terrific, but I do have a question: I'm having trouble sleeping... Is this normal for starting a lo carb diet, or does it continue for the long term? Anything I can do about it?? Thanks for the help!

[Lesle]

It's just a guess, but going on a low carb diet seems to be a bit of a "shock" to our bodies. All of the sudden, we are starving them of the overdose of carbs they are used to and "think" they need. If you read a lot of posts here, you will see that people have all kinds of issues during the first week, ranging from tiredness, to nausea, to light-headedness, to constipation, to diahrrea, to lack of sleep, like you.
I would suggest that you wait it out for a week or so, and see if it doesn't pass on it's own. I'd be willing to bet it does.
Good luck to you!
Lesle

[Talla]

Hi. The first week is the hardest. I had trouble sleeping even through I felt tired and run down all day. It does get better. I found exercising helps, even a good long walk.

[jjtwilson]

Thanks for the support, guys! I'll definitely wait it out. Other than restless nights, am feeling great!

[toofattoo]

Hi jjt, I had just the opposite, I sleep a lot better, but yes if you just stick with it it will get better. Good luck.And welcome to lo-carbing. :bhug: Peg

[Janie3k]

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