[SupaStar]

I wanted to bring this question to this board because I know most of you have lost a significant amount of weight. My question is ....Ever since yesterday when I started cutting back on portions and walking, I have had a terrible headache. Did any of you guys experience this? It seems that after I eat, it feels better. It's wierd.

[Mel]

If you cut sugar, caffeine, or carbs you could be going through a short withdrawal. It only lasts a few days. Another possibility is that you aren't eating frequently enough and your blood sugar is dropping too low before you eat again. How long do you wait between your meals? Another possiblility is that this is just a coincidence and you are about to get the horrid head cold that is making the rounds where I live

Mel

[sportmom]

What she said - exactly!! The sugar/caffeing w/d gets me every time. I'm trying to get back off caffeine right now and it's killing me. I'm also on the end stages of the dreadful head cold she mentions and it's like a 5 pt drill in my sinuses right now. Also, allergy season is starting. And, last thing to pitch in is hydration - make sure you are getting enough WATER. i'm going to guess it's more from caloric intake and sugar though since you get improvement after eating. More small meals - aim for 5 a day. 3 meals and 2 snacks at a minimum so you are eating something every 3 hours or so.

[SupaStar]

Thanks guys. Mel, I wanted to ask you a question regarding the frequent meals suggestion. If I eat cereal in the a.m. and salmon w/veggies at lunch, and a sensable dinner...what should my 2 snacks (or meals) be during the day? Especially since I am cutting calories.

[Mel]

I'd a a protein to that cereal- some egg whites or a half cup of cottage cheese. Protein will make you feel fuller longer than just carbohydrates or mostly carbohydrates.

For snacks, I generally eat a protein shake with 1/2 apple at about 10am, then something like cottage cheese and fruit, or cottage cheese and yogurt with some ground flax at 4pm. Other ideas: a stick or 2 of string cheese and 1/2 a piece of fruit, hummus and vegies, 1 tablespoon peanut butter on 100% whole wheat crackers, etc.

Mel