Taking a quick break

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    grazi393's Avatargrazi393 , 04-04-2013 01:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by JenRem
    grazi393 - I just wanted to give you a big hug!
    I think you are an amazing 18 year old! I hope your parents appreciate what a thoughtful, articulate, level-headed Senior High School Student they have in their midst. Hang in there! This crazy schedule you're living with school, work and homework will eventually have to calm down.
    I wish you the Best of Luck! And catch some shut-eye every chance you get; your body needs the rest! ~Jen
    Thank you so much Jen, It means a lot :]
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    patns's Avatarpatns , 04-04-2013 01:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by leannekarella
    First of all, if you NEED to do a break, then do it. I know a lot of people on this diet will say no, no, no, no, but if you cannot function correctly then do what you need to do.

    On the other hand, some of your symptoms seem to me to be lack of food. If you are eating 100% OP, and you have an active job there's a possibility you're NOT getting enough calories to sustain your energy level.

    I went on vacation for 2 weeks, and I spent the first week hiking up and down the sidewalks of hilly San Francisco. I had up my food intake the equivalent of an extra packet of food a day.

    Also, if you are eating only very lean meat, I suggest trying some meat with more fat, or adding an extra 1-2 tsp of olive or grapeseed or coconut oil a day. When I got very weak feeling, that's what I needed to get back on track with feeling better.

    Do what is right for you. You know the results of "cheating" and that it slows down the diet. But seriously, if you cannot function... This has to be what's best for YOU.

    Hope the best for you.

    Yes, try the Powerade Zero, too. I forgot about the electrolytes!
    Lot's of good advice here. It seems you need to bulk up what you are supposed to be getting in the program.
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