New to Atkins - Induction (day 2)

[rosetoes]

Hi All,

My name is Rose and I joined Atkins due to the success that a couple of co-workers have had on the Atkins diet. I want to lose 20/25 pounds. While I have not set a goal date, the sooner the better, lol.

I gained this weight over the last 2 years. I had a heart rythmn problem (SVT) and I started taking beta blockers which slows your heart rythmn down and makes it almost impossible to exercise (your working against the med). Anyway, I had a cardiac ablation on Feb. 11th of this year and I no longer have a heart rythmn problem and I'm no longer on beta blockers. It is time now to shed this weight.

I started Atkins Friday, April 25th and I have and will follow the induction, I must admit my headaches are terrible...I do have a low tolerance to them and I don't get them but maybe once a year.....now it is day two of a constant headache. I'm a big sugar/sweet eater and maybe since I've cold turkey the sweets, my body is adjusting....does that make sense?

Anyway, that is my story and any one that can help or encourage me doing this challenging time, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Rose

[scaleskl]

Welcome,

This is a wonderful way of eating. You've come to the right place for support and encouragement. Good luck.

[mitzimarie]

Hi, Rose

Welcome to ADBB!

Sorry you have had such a bad headache. While I never got them, it really is common for people to get them while they are de-toxing from the carbage your body is used to having. Once the headache leaves, you won't believe how much better you will feel. Try to keep your Induction a clean one - the sooner you can rid your body of the toxins, the sooner you will feel better.

This board is HUGE and has so much to offer. Here are a few links to get you started. The first one is to a site that a lot of us use for recipes, and the others are to popular places on this board. Good luck to you!

Linda's website for lowcarb recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

Tips for Newbies:
A "MUST READ" for Newbies... 40 excellent tips!

Atkins FAQ forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=79

Review My Menu forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=50

Exercise Challenge forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=51

Journal Chats forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=31

Journal Stats forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=94

[Chrissy_1978]

Welcome! I'm new here too. Just wanted to pass on that I woke up with a headache on my second day into induction. That day was the worst and then it sort of eased off in the next few days. I'm on day 12 now and have absolutely no headache. In fact, I feel great. Just give it a few days and you'll be feeling much better. I think you're right about the headache being a withdrawal symptom from sugar. Stick with it! You're doing wonderfully!

[OzLover]

Welcome to Induction Flu~~~this to shall pass. Just remember your body is detoxing all the carbage. Good luck on your journey!! Mitzi gave you some great links to helpful areas on ADBB.

[rosetoes]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will hang in there and hope that my headache will soon subside. This is a wonderful website with a great deal of support and success!
Rose

[sallyseachange]

Hello and welcome! Sorry to hear you're having a bout of the induction flu. Most of us have gone through this and it's a real bore. Only lasts a few days though, usually... so pretty soon you'll start to feel great!

Happy Atkineering!