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02-25-2012, 07:12 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Methuen, MA
Posts: 14
S/C/G: 192/165.2/140
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Originally Posted by New Englander
I didn't experience muscle soreness. Drinking too much water is just as bad as drinking too little...irregular cycles are the "norm" on this diet. Be well and I hope your labs give you some answers.
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I didn't know too much water is just as bad as too little. Why is that? I always thought the more the better. How much is too much?
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02-25-2012, 07:52 AM
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TexasGirl
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 85
S/C/G: 173.7/140
Height: 5'7"
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Yes, you can have serious side effects of drinking too much water. I worked with a guy that was drinking gallons of water each day (over a long period of time) and the doctor said it washed away vitamins and minerals that his body needed. This resulted in screwing up his electrolytes. Rare though to have someone drink too much water.
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02-25-2012, 07:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Methuen, MA
Posts: 14
S/C/G: 192/165.2/140
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Thanks for explaining.
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02-25-2012, 11:45 AM
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Restart IP 10/19/2013
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NoVA
Posts: 208
S/C/G: 195/ticker/135
Height: 5'4"
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Originally Posted by New Englander
Thanks for the info! Even though I didn't start this thread I'm sure glad someone did! I have a central nervous disease and numbness, tingling and blurred vision are common issues I face daily and it's good to know that ketosis could also cause them (or in my case make them worse) which means I may feel that much better when I'm out of it...just a chance but worth holding on to! TY!
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The info I post for tingling and blurred vision was from wikipedia on signs of low biotin. This link indicates that numbness and tingling can also result from biotin deficiency. I'm just reposting info I've found on net, which I hope doesn't get misconstrued in the process. Thanks!
http://biotinsupplement.net/
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02-26-2012, 02:26 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4
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After working myself off of Ideal Protein for the past 3 days, my muscle soreness is almost completely gone. The head of our region's program spoke with the IP scientists and they haven't dealt with my type of symptom before -- in fact, they hadn't heard of it. I guess it was just my body's reaction to the program. I'm so thankful that I have my life back! No more painful days wasted in the bed! I feel great! Thanks to everyone who thought about me.
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02-26-2012, 02:59 PM
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Started IP 12/30/11
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 743
S/C/G: 160/125/130 Phase 4!!!
Height: 5'
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Originally Posted by TheDisappearingLady
After working myself off of Ideal Protein for the past 3 days, my muscle soreness is almost completely gone. The head of our region's program spoke with the IP scientists and they haven't dealt with my type of symptom before -- in fact, they hadn't heard of it. I guess it was just my body's reaction to the program. I'm so thankful that I have my life back! No more painful days wasted in the bed! I feel great! Thanks to everyone who thought about me.
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Wow, that's great to hear. Lo lo carb diets like this aren't for everyone. Some people have some kind of reaction to ketosis and need a little more carbs. Glad to hear you are feeling better.
You know I know I should probably not be suggesting other diets but after starting this one I learned about wheat belly and the paleo diet. They seem to work for people. They look like things I would consider and probably consider after IP. I am looking for new ways of eating and look to programs like that post diet to maintain. Rest. Feel better.
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02-26-2012, 06:35 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4
S/C/G: 141.8/128.4/127
Height: 5'5"
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So glad you're feeling better!
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02-26-2012, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Colorado
Posts: 292
S/C/G: 266/218/150
Height: 5'8"
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I have been having this same issue, especially soreness/tingling in my arms/shoulders. I think I may try adding Biotin to my supplements and see what happens.
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02-26-2012, 11:35 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Western Washington
Posts: 3
S/C/G: 210.4/198.4/150
Height: 5'6"
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Originally Posted by marci3230
I didn't know too much water is just as bad as too little. Why is that? I always thought the more the better. How much is too much?
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I do not know how much is too much water but I do know there is Smart Water that has electrolytes. Would that help?
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02-27-2012, 09:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 23
S/C/G: 262/258/165
Height: 5 ft 4in
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Last time when I was OP, I have some leg soreness and it was my magnesium a little low. I started drinking a warm cup of calm everynight and it went away. ( Calm is a magnesium based drink) I love the stuff.
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06-24-2012, 09:57 AM
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Fluffy, Not Fat
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Posts: 22
S/C/G: 180
Height: 5'7"
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I'm going into Week 5 and don't have the muscle soreness, but my husband is also on IP and has severe muscle cramps, especially in his feet (maybe related to gout?) I got the very strange menstrual cycle... my last cycle lasted almost 2 weeks! My doc said that was normal on this diet, but does cause me to wonder if this is 100% safe. I will try the advice I've read in this forum to see if the Biotin and other supplements help.
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06-24-2012, 10:15 AM
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#27
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Montana
Posts: 329
S/C/G: 205.6/145.2/140
Height: 5'5"
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Hi Bunny Gal, I think that it is 100% safe but it helps to educate yourself by reading and researching. I personally think this approach is very similar to how our ancestors must have eaten so it has to be far more healthy than the poor choices of foods we were putting into our systems. The wonky cycle is due to the hormones that are stored in your fat. I personally am thankful to be letting go of the fat and the stuff that it has stored in it. I think there is more danger to keeping the stuff that my fat has stored in it than being on this program for a short period of time. You should talk with your coach...almost sounds like your husband needs more magnesium.
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06-24-2012, 10:45 AM
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Fluffy, Not Fat
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Posts: 22
S/C/G: 180
Height: 5'7"
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Originally Posted by Meadow Wheeler
Hi Bunny Gal, I think that it is 100% safe but it helps to educate yourself by reading and researching. I personally think this approach is very similar to how our ancestors must have eaten so it has to be far more healthy than the poor choices of foods we were putting into our systems. The wonky cycle is due to the hormones that are stored in your fat. I personally am thankful to be letting go of the fat and the stuff that it has stored in it. I think there is more danger to keeping the stuff that my fat has stored in it than being on this program for a short period of time. You should talk with your coach...almost sounds like your husband needs more magnesium.
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Thanks for the advice, Meadow Wheeler! And wow, you look great! I do agree that all that nasty fat is way more dangerous to the body than the "wonky" stuff that happens on this diet (love that word, by the way... can I steal it? ) Will tell my hubby about the magnesium too. Thx!
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06-24-2012, 12:48 PM
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#29
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- 15lbs and counting!
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 26
S/C/G: 183.6/see ticker/140
Height: 5'8"
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I'm so glad you posted this as my arms have been really sore lately too and I wasn't sure what was up. Congrats not eh 16 lbs by the way. That is AMAZING!
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08-08-2012, 05:06 PM
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#30
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 5
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I don't know if anyone is still reading this thread, but I was thankful to come across it. I started IP Phase 1 three weeks ago. On about the 5th day I started having joint pain and then muscle pains. It sort of moved around my whole body--knees, calves, hands, arms, elbows, etc. I did not have any of this previously. The first week my coach said take more potassium. I did, but no changes. Second week, took more potassium. No change. This third week, it seemed like there was even more pain. My coach said he doesn't think it is related to the diet, yet I think it is, since it is a date coincidence with having started the diet. He said he's been delivering the diet for 10 years and has not seen this. That made me feel even worse. I was hoping he'd say yes, this can happen as your body goes through the transition, etc. I know that many people get rid of pain on this diet, yet I am having the opposite effect. I had bloodwork and annual physical 5 months ago and all was fine. I am not cheating on the diet. I decided to move on to P2 and taper off the diet properly. Like TheDisappearingLady, I wonder if there is something on this diet that just doesn't agree with me. Hoping things will settle down as I taper off.
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