Okay so I have been on Atkins with out slipping, cheating, going off the plan for four weeks now and I am tired...seems like all the time!
I am taking 30-40 carbs a day but only on veggies and "fresh food" not any sugar or processed junk.
I haven't had the energy to walk this week but I was walking 2 miles a day three days a week.
I even feel a little achey in my legs. Mostly I am just tired. I am drinking a lot of tea, I don't really like water althougth I do drink a reasonable amount of that as well.
What do you think??
Have you been tired the whole 4 weeks you've been on atkins?
Is this your first time doing atkins?
Are you getting at least 8 hrs sleep?
Are you taking a good multi vitamin?
Did you do a true induction for 2 weeks?
Water helps flush out the fat and toxins....get at least 32 oz a day!
For some, it takes about 6 weeks to get over the "withdrawals" atkins draws out. This may have alot to do with your tiredness.
Im also thinking, if you didnt do induction for 2 full weeks, your body may have not switched its fat burning mode yet. The 2 weeks induction gives your body a chance to switch from carb/sugar burning first, to fat burning. This usually takes a body 6-10 days to do. Thats when you should have felt tired. This may be why you are still tired.
Well, answer these questions, and we will see if I or anyone else can come up with some more answers for you.
[QUOTE=RobinW]Have you been tired the whole 4 weeks you've been on atkins?
Is this your first time doing atkins?
Are you getting at least 8 hrs sleep?
Are you taking a good multi vitamin?
Did you do a true induction for 2 weeks?
Water helps flush out the fat and toxins....
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Thanks for your post.
No this is not my first time...that was many moons ago. This is my second.
Sleep might be part of it...6-7 hours but that is pretty normal for me.
Yes on the multi and yes on induction. As a matter of fact after induction I felt pretty good but this past week and a half I have been dragging.
I suspect you are short of potassium. When you are on a low carb plan and drinking lots of water, potassium levels are depleted by urination. A potassium supplement could help. Just my humble opinion - but I did hear it from an endocrinologist.
is tom coming maybe?
...and what Ruth said!
you guys are better than any one at helpping me out!!
Every time I come here you know what to say!!!
I do infact have achey calfs...I will try some potassium!!
THANKS!!!!!!
PS...no monthly, had a tumor then a hysterectomy
DANG! I need to add that to my list of things to take. Thanks Tammy for this thread. It explains why I'M always tired!!
Also Take fish oil supplements. I know it sounds strange but that helped me. Judy
