How long will I feel like a bus hit me on Atkins?

[MelindaKiah]

Well, it's day 3 of being strict on Atkins. I have been easing into it for a couple of weeks, but 3 days now have been the way they are supposed to be.

I feel so achey...all over me. From my knuckles to my back, to my legs. Is this normal? Not sure if it's this eating or possibly the flu!LOL And I'm kinda crabby! My poor kids and husband!!LOL

I am craving carbs but not too, too bad.

Just wondering how long everyone else felt nasty and if my symptoms are "normal"

 

[AlisonB]

I felt rough for the best part of a week I'm afraid (maybe 5/6 days) but I've felt great since then! So, just think - you're over half way there now!

 

[Auggietina]

and today I feel great! The first 5 days were a lot of ups and downs. The first two days were Awful!! I wanted to crawl in bed and stay there.

But I hope that is all behind me (and the 4.5lbs I've lost)

I hope you feel better soon!

 

[MelindaKiah]

Thanks guys! I hope I feel better soon too!!LOL

Today I am SOOOOOOOO hungry too! I can't wait for the appetite to diminish like everyone says.

And I don't wanna be super-witch to my hubby and kids anymore. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with this plan or not.

 

[DoeWDW]

The crabbiness will go away soon, just like the aches. If you're hungry, eat something with fat and protein in it. Fat will really satisy your hunger.

Hang in there!! The worst is over.

 

[mum4jenn]

Ummmm...didn't we warn you about this just a couple of days ago???

You just need to hang in there!! It WILL pass in the next day or two.

 

[MelindaKiah]

Ummmm....maybe you did.

I knew that it would be a little uncomfortable, but I was just asking how long it would be and if the symptoms I have could be flu (which is going around the house right now) or this WOE.

 

[mum4jenn]

It will go away probably by tommorrow or the next day. I was going through carb and caffeine withdrawal at the same time and by the time day three hit I was ready to quit and just be fat the rest of my life. On day four I felt like a new woman and by day 7 arrivedI had lost 13 pounds!!!

Sorry if I sounded preachy but we try to warn everyone about how they will feel and Everyone always posts a HELP!! thread.LOL!!!

 

[MelindaKiah]

Sorry if I took it the wrong way. I just couldn't understand why it was a big deal that I asked about this.

Being warned is one thing....living it is another.

Guess I'm just super-sensitive and touchy right now.

Sorry!!

 

[catherine]

I don't do Atkins, so I can't say that I know how you feel. Just want to send you some PD Hope that you get past this soon, and start feeling much better

 

[Rhonda]

MelindaKiah: It wasn't a big deal that you asked! Everyone does! I did at the beginning too! LOL! But, the important thing is that you will start feeling much better soon, and your attitude will be much better too! You won't feel so crabby (well, most of the time, lol. I still get crabby once in awhile )

Hang in there - it will get better, and you will be so happy that you've started your new low-carb lifestyle!

 

[MelindaKiah]

Thanks Rhonda!!

I haven't weighed yet, but my belly seems to have gone down some, which is GREAT!!!

And....I'm feeling even the tiniest better today. I don't feel like I want to give in and say forget it. So, hopefully, I'm on the way to feeling great like everyone has said I will!!!

 

[MelanieC]

I hope you are feeling better soon. I don't do Atkins, but I know both times I did WW's and got off caffeine at the same time, I felt awful. Then all the sudden you feel better and say WOW, I can do this. Hopefully your day comes really soon. Hang in there!

Sending PD your way!

Melanie