Day 2

[iwillbethin]

So here i am on day 2 of induction and gonna be for a while. I noticed my headache is worse this time around. Anyone else just starting? This is my 2nd time to this rodeo and i plan on finishing. I will...i know it. Especially since i cannot cook for myself or get food for myself do to the crutches i'm on. My husband is being great and fixing me great Atkin's friendly meals!!

[IrishIrish]

Headaches aren't uncommon during the initial days of Atkins, as you know. Make sure you are taking in enough water as dehydration can also cause the "headachy" feeling.

[southstargazer1]

My first week I had horrible headaches but they finally went away...I know how you feel...awwfull....take some Ibuprofin and in a few days they will go away....I'm on 3rd week and I don't have anymore...Good luck and hang in there..

[Weighless]

What a wonderful husband you have!

Looks as though we have both restarted on the 14th. I got the headache yesterday. Luckily it only lasted 1/2 the day and then disappeared. Today it is gone.

Good luck to you. You did so well before I am sure you'll have no problems dropping off the weight.

[boonie stomper]

Welcome, iwillbethin. You've gotten good info so far; here's a little more...Sipping warm salty broths through a straw can make it easier on you the first few days of induction than chugging only plain water. That way you won't become dehydrated due to lost electrolytes (your body won't retain enough water). During the transition period between when your body is operating on carbs (including reserve glycogen in the liver last of all), you system can become out of balance with all the changes going on. This can occur by the end of the 2nd - 3rd day depending on your metabolism and what you've eaten. That's when many people give in to cravings, and feel weak and flu-like, and get headaches (which you can take OTC pain relief w/o caffeine for).

The good news is, you can get through this phase in less than a day (if you don't cheat!) and suddenly your body unleashes fat for energy, and begins to establish systemic equilibrium again. Your energy level will probably soar, and appetite diminsh. Hang in there! I wish you success!!

[iwillbethin]

Yep...i feel better today and my appetite isnt bad today either. I didnt even eat all of my lunch today. Monday and Tuesday i couldnt get enough...lol! I'm doing better and havent had a headache today at all. So i'm on Day 3 well almost over...hehehe! WOO HOO@! Now if i could figure out how much my cast weighs my boss says 10lbs lol....now curiosity has the best of me. I cant wait to weigh on August 31 and find out the real weight of me!