Feel like crap

[tasteslikechicken]

I’m not tired. I don’t have a migraine. I don’t have cramps nor flu-like symptoms. I'm actually pretty happy with the weight loss and being in ketosis.

I’ve just been nauseous since yesterday and I don’ know how much longer I can take this “not knowing whether I’m going to throw up or not”. I don't want to get too graphic - I also have a lot of saliva and I can't swallow it because it makes me even more nauseous. Is this normal? Any suggestions? I've already drank my 64 oz of water and it's not helping me at all

[Georgiana]

The excess saliva is caused by nausea and it also makes nausea worse when you swallow it.

Did you eat something bad yesterday? If you're feeling really crappy, maybe you should see a doctor.

[tasteslikechicken]

Thanks Georgiana. I’m going to go lie down and see if a power nap helps. If I don’t feel better tomorrow I’ll go to the doctor ~I hadn’t really thought it could be that serious but now that you mention it, if I’m still nauseous, I’ll make an appointment.

[liv]

Are you eating enough?

[tasteslikechicken]

Hi Liv,

I had 2 parmesan garlic chicken cutlets and a scrambled egg with mushrooms for breakfast and the ½ salad for lunch. I’m about to have dinner because I’m starving. More chicken and the rest of the salad, I think. I don’t know if this is too much or too little. Prior to Atkins, I never had breakfast and during the day I probably ate just one big meal after work (of course, dinners were carb loaded and I had chocolate and chips to get me thru the day). So in a sense I’m not only eating healthier but also more (in quantity) and more often.

I’m still a little nauseous but I don’t have as much saliva as yesterday and earlier today. I’m thinking that maybe I should cut down the garlic . I mean, what if this is just gas? Again, don't want to get too graphic here so let me just say thanks heavens I live alone!

[liv]

I do not see a lot of fat in your diet. If you do not have fat you will lack energy for sure. Take the time to enter all your food today in FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal . It is free. It will calculate the calories for you and tell us how much of your calories come from fat, protein and carbs.

[tasteslikechicken]

So far energy-wise I'm ok. I wake up hyper every morning. Thanks for the link though. It will surely help me keep a better track of what I eat. I count carbs but I honestly pay no attention to fat grams and such.

[Georgiana]

My grandma would give me lovage tea when I was feeling like that.

This thread got quite graphic anyway, so.... are you constipated?

[tasteslikechicken]

Surprisingly no, not constipated at all (after the first week). I’m feeling much better today. Nausea is gone and energy is high. I'm going to have breakfast and go for a walk before I start working.

[Georgiana]

Awesome! Glad you're feeling better.