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Oh boy....I am on Day 4 of the SB diet, and I think I have what may be sugar withdrawal symptoms?? I've felt nauseous and dizzy and just generally "out of it" all day today. I don't get it...yesterday I was doing just fine, but today it just hit me like a ton of bricks. My nose is stuffed too, but I don't think i'm getting a cold. Could this be from cutting out sugar for only 4 days? Seems a little crazy, but I can't otherwise explain it. I'm still eating fruit, so shouldn't that keep me from having sugar withdrawal??
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Hi Petsitter! The symptoms you describe...dizzy, nausea, feeling out of it....CAN be from sugar withdrawal. If they don't clear up in a few days though, you might want to explore other causes. I always got headaches, and felt out of it and nauseated. I think everyone is different... You will be glad you stick it out though. Not being enslaved to sugar is a wonderful feeling!
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Tom opened the pool Thursday night, and it is almost ready to swim in. I can't wait! I actually got on the steps and got in up to my thighs. It is VERY cold, but feels really good on my bum knee. I love to swim, so I am looking forward to improved exercise stats very soon! :)
We went to our daughter and son in law's new apt for dinner last night. The dinner was not totally SB friendly, but I felt I had to eat a small amount of what she fixed. For dessert, she was SO proud of herself...she had made a sugar free cake mix for me in a train cake mold that was the size of large cupcakes. She knows I love trains, and have tried hard to impart this love on my grandson. He was VERY upset that we were eating the train! But once he bit in he got over it. It was good, but I know not legal...white flour I am sure...and she probably did not think about the icing having sugar. (I did!) It was a nice evening though. Tomorrow, everyone is coming here for Mother's Day. I bought pork tenderloin for my other son in law, the ex-chef, to fix. Everyone is bringing something. (I was VERY proud of myself for assigning parts of the meal to my daughters so I did not have to do it all myself!) I have not been on the scale in well over a month. I have a doctor appt. with a new doctor on Monday, so I guess I will find out then.... Hope everyone is doing well! :wave: |
Petsitter,
I felt miserable during my first 10-15 days without sugar, and I thought I might be coming down with something. But I'm pretty sure it was just the withdrawal. But I'm really really glad I broke the addiction, and after a couple weeks everything got much much easier. I'm sure you'll be glad you did it too. Just hang in there. Congratulations on the first 4 days. That's already a big accomplishment. Happy Mother's Day everybody. We went to "the buffet" again on Sunday and I did OK again. Filled up on a veggie stew, had only a couple bites of various forbidden foods. Yay. Lisa |
Morning! I think it is time to get back into the swing of what SHOULD be normal around here...so I am about to suit up and head out for a walk. The knee is much improved, though not totally back to normal, but I just can't wait any longer. My blood sugar levels have not been good. Exercise helps it more than anything. Ya'all hold me to it now.... :)
Mother's Day was a zoo around here. My two year old grandson was tired, and therefore on a roll of bad behavior. After they left, I discovered he had dumped a brand new, large can of fish food in my ten gallon tank. There is only one fish in there right now, and the poor thing probably could not breathe with all the food dust in the water. I cleaned a good bit out, but have to go back and do it again in a few days. Its just too stressful to exchange too much water at one time. He also hid everyone's keys. I am thinking he did not want to leave! :) I ate ok yesterday, but my daughter brought an exquisite dessert and I ate a healthy serving of it. Bad bad! My blood sugar is high this morning because of it. Off to walk! :wave: |
I DID IT! :)
Furthermore, I had two poached eggs, dry whole wheat toast and a pear for breakfast. Good start...I am proud of myself! |
Had such a nice Mother's Day. Got some beautiful cards and some nice little gifts and especially nice phone calls. DH surprised me by taking me out to lunch then he grilled steaks for dinner and cleaned up the kitchen hisself. We're having a big family reunion next week end so this week is so busy. I'll try and come on when I can.
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Today, I went and stayed a few hours with a friend who just had surgery so her husband could run some errands. I am going back tomorrow so he can go to a meeting. He is self employed as an artist, so he has to keep up his contacts...especially since his wife usually has the better job but was laid off a few months ago.
Dinner tonight was orange roughy. Boy was it good! I just sprinkled it with lemon pepper seasoning and baked it with cooking spray. I also roasted asparagus and made taters for the boys.... So where is everyone? Even Meowee has deserted?!?! :wave: |
My company starts coming in tomorrow. We've been so busy and have lots to do tomorrow. I get my hair done in the morning and then back home to cook. Sorry I'm so busy now. Will post when I can.
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So, where is everyone? I am going out to breakfast with a friend...I need to go get ready!
Got in the pool yesterday and walked for fifteen minutes. Boy was it cold! It has warmed up about six degrees already, but it is still only 70 which is freezing cold! :wave: |
Congratulations to those who are exercising. Your stories are an inspiration to me. I got moving a bit this past Wednesday, but otherwise just on Saturday mornings. My husband wants to shed some pounds by bicycling to work, but I really fear for his safety -- the roads aren't safe!
Petsitter - How are you? I hope you're well. |
Basically, I'm still MIA . . .
The two weeks in Ontario where extremely hectic and stressful. I probably should not have gone -- but, we don't always get to make the 'best for us' choices when family matters intervene. The trip certainly did nothing to ease my ongoing medical situation which was finally diagnosed as Pneumonia. Since returning, I've had two rounds of two different antibiotics and still no relief in sight. I'm getting weaker and more pain ridden as each day goes by. Afraid I don't spend much time sitting upright let alone on the computer. Back to the doctor on Tuesday, the 19th and will see what he thinks he'll try next. Personally, I think this must be a viral rather than a bacterial pneumonia so there may not be much to do for it except wait it out and keep the :crossed: Hope to check in again soon. :grouphug: |
I had my grandson this afternoon while my daughter, son in law, and my son went to a festival of beer. You pay a certain amount to get in, then can try all the 100's of beers they have there. My hubby was at a conference...and is going back tomorrow all day too. He has enjoyed it...so I am glad he did not give up his weekend for work stuff and felt bored.
MEOWEE: Oh, take care of yourself! Pneumonia is nothing to ignore, for sure! I am glad they found out what it was, and I hope they find the right antibiotic soon. :hug: I have been worried about you....thanks for checking in. |
Ok, don't know why, but I haven't been able to pull up the website for over a week? Got in today to say hello.
I signed up for the "Atlanta Momma's Biggest Loser" competition that started yesterday and it's REALLY motivating me!!! I WANT that money!! LOL I have 14 weeks and the winner is whoever has lost the highest percentage of their total body weight. It's gonna be fun. So, THAT has finally gotten me motivated to drop the sugar. I am eating fruit though. Not as much as before, but I just had a huge bowl of cantelope for breakfast. yuummm. Ok, off to the Y for water class. Oh!! And I got into a size 12 pair of jeans this weekend!! Tight on the belly/butt, but looked great on my legs. Happy day! I was an 18 when I got pregnant with Eden, just over a year ago (she's 4 months old yesterday! Crazy!) |
At last my company left this morning or the last of them. Its been a busy week and I'm so exhausted. It will take me a while to rest up. My oldest brother and his wife eat healthy and walk everyday so that was cool. They brought some beautiful big fat oranges with them. Now its time for me to get back on eating right. Where is everyone?
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