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[DE_165]

Hi, my name is David and this is my first time visiting the board. This is my 2nd visit to the Atkins Nutritional Approach. I will be brief with my relevant stats:

phase - extended induction - started 16 days ago
start weight - 211
current weight - 201
goal weight - 165

issues:
1) low energy and very stiff body - I made it thru a tough but short induction flu, cravings gone and I am enjoying the induction phase. I am having a tough time with exercise, though. When I walk up stairs, I feel stiff and my legs are very sore and heavy like I just road 40+ miles on a bike. My legs feel like they do after glycogen depleting runs or rides. QUESTION - is this the result of a slow transition to getting energy from body fat? I read somewhere

Thank you all, and I look forward to corresponding

David

[imagood1]

Heavy stiff joints are a part of this....it will go away in a few days but most all of us experience it. When I first started I made myself go up and down stairs to get my exercise in .... I did 15 flights each day. When I finished I felt like my legs would fall off but within a few days the stiffness was gone and I'm still climbing each day.

Make sure you are drinking enough water (64 ounces pure water daily) -- that can help with the stiffness.

Good luck

[chinadoll]

You might want to post a daily menu in the Review My Menu thread. There may be something contributing to your Induction woes. ALso make sure you get some magnesium in your vitamins/supplements. I also take L-glutamine to aid in rebuilding/preserving muscle tissue.

[blueberrylady]

If you were experiencing heavy legs before you started Atkins, you should see your doctor because it could be symptom of PAD.

[chinadoll]

Good call, Nyna!