CarolineR
Mon, Jan-13-03, 20:54
I just found this forum, and am glad I did! After having read many posts, I can tell that I will benefit from the advice of so many other LC'ers.
I started Atkins Induction on January 7th, and on the 10th, started experiencing my sugar withdrawls. Yep, I had a serious headache. But it only lasted one night, and I was fine the next day. IN fact, just like Atkins says, I found I have more energy, and just feel better in general! That says ALOT for LCing as a WOE, doesn't it?
I wasn't in poor health, but at 35 years of age, and being at least 30 lbs overweight, it was only a matter of time.
Anyway, after only three days on the induction, my ketostix are the darkest purple on the strip. And yes, I am drinking LOTS of water. I drink nothing else, with the exception of three low carb beers (michelob ultra) on Saturday night. Sure enough, my ketosticks showed trace ketones the next morning, and I was sure I'd blown it. Then I tested myself again, and by noon I was registering dark purple. So I learned from that experience, that by drinking alcohol, even low carb, I am only delaying results, so I will not be doing THAT for awhile.
I am taking a multivitamin, chomium piccolinate, gingko biloba, and vitamin c. I haven't yet started with the essential oils, but that is the next thing on my list, as well as getting myself to the gym. With all this extra energy, I might as well put it to good use right? Only problem I have with going to the gym, is the fact that I *know* how much it's going to hurt the next day, and I'm on my feet all day at work, so I dread the aches and pains in my legs. Any advice on overcoming this inital *out-of-shape* exerciser's affliction would be really appreciated.
Looking forward to chatting with you all! :D
I started Atkins Induction on January 7th, and on the 10th, started experiencing my sugar withdrawls. Yep, I had a serious headache. But it only lasted one night, and I was fine the next day. IN fact, just like Atkins says, I found I have more energy, and just feel better in general! That says ALOT for LCing as a WOE, doesn't it?
I wasn't in poor health, but at 35 years of age, and being at least 30 lbs overweight, it was only a matter of time.
Anyway, after only three days on the induction, my ketostix are the darkest purple on the strip. And yes, I am drinking LOTS of water. I drink nothing else, with the exception of three low carb beers (michelob ultra) on Saturday night. Sure enough, my ketosticks showed trace ketones the next morning, and I was sure I'd blown it. Then I tested myself again, and by noon I was registering dark purple. So I learned from that experience, that by drinking alcohol, even low carb, I am only delaying results, so I will not be doing THAT for awhile.
I am taking a multivitamin, chomium piccolinate, gingko biloba, and vitamin c. I haven't yet started with the essential oils, but that is the next thing on my list, as well as getting myself to the gym. With all this extra energy, I might as well put it to good use right? Only problem I have with going to the gym, is the fact that I *know* how much it's going to hurt the next day, and I'm on my feet all day at work, so I dread the aches and pains in my legs. Any advice on overcoming this inital *out-of-shape* exerciser's affliction would be really appreciated.
Looking forward to chatting with you all! :D