It is very common that I read questions or statements from new Atkineers saying, "How come I feel so tired?" "Why do I have such a headache?" "I have no energy what is this diet doing to me!" One...
It is very common that I read questions or statements from new Atkineers saying, "How come I feel so tired?" "Why do I have such a headache?" "I have no energy what is this diet doing to me!" One of the problems is no one forewarned them about Induction flu. Induction flu is simply the body burning its last remaining glucose and stored glycogen for energy, and suffering withdrawal effects. It is very similar to what happens when runners "hit the wall" and cyclist "bonk." In addition to the physical withdrawal symptoms there are the mental symptoms as well. Think of drug addict, are they necessarily pleasant to be around or in high spirits even though they are doing something good. Well the carb addict has the same reaction; I personally was irritable for the first 2 or 3 weeks as I had to figure out how to eat, exert control over what entered my mouth, and regain new comfort foods. It is a dramatic change, and some people resist change.
The good news is it is just temporary. It typically only last a few days, but for some the mental effects might last longer. It also shows you are on the right path and making true progress on getting rid of the excess fat. The silver lining is indeed that by the end if you continue the follow the plan you will be burning fat for fuel.
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Been there heard the same well-meaning advice. I just knew I had heard the same advice before and that led to my 400+ pound body. I had to dramatically change my life with food. You can certainly achieve the loss and health again.
Atkins worked for me, and I went from 250 to 184, but my family became more and more hysterically opposed to it, and I gave in to their hostility. Now, I almost never leave my room and follow my family's very cheerful, freeflowing advice on plenty of whole grains, fruits, carbs, milk, fruit juice, low fat etc. and am back at 220 and climbing and rather wishing somewhat that I'd never wake. Atkins wins; Society fails. I am glad to read stories of others who are more successful than myself
The price one pays to get off of our addictions is SSSOOOO worth it.
In 3 days it will all be gone, and how you feel after that is
UNBELIEVEABLE and THE BEST HIGH THERE IS!!!
The most energy I have EVER had, clear headedness, alertness, open sinuses, no coughing, an "I CAN DO THIS" attitude, and a feeling of contentment. You have to experience it to know how it is. Take the challenge. My withdrawal was Terrible, but wouldn't trade it for the world.
The way some treat it you would think so. I mean you look at the negative side effects of the Atkins Diet, and you get headache, nausea, and the dreaded bad breath. (Gasp) Most people hit Induction flu, and give up in the face of it not knowing relief is only 2 or 3 days away.
I was reading article the other day which had mirrored my thoughts completely. It basically said that this is a diet that works. This is a diet that makes you very healthy. This is BAD NEWS for mainstream diet agencies and big pharma who profit from an unhealthy and diet failing populace. You are providing a very important service to the public by making these videos. I will send you the article I mentioned via pm.
thks gellegbs have started 1/2 an hour on the treadmill maybe that should get me unstuck Have just read the recent post and have gone over what I have been eating as snacks the ingredients show glucose but the nutritional counter shows 0 sugars. I will be careful as of now...
Once again I am so thankful for your videos. I barely have enough energy to take a shower, and mondo headaches! Here's hoping things will get better. I do have a quick question for you. I bought a Land Lakes Whipped Heavy Cream. The back says 0 carbs and 0 sugars. Then I looked on the list of ingredients and it states their is sugar in it. Help! is there hidden sugars or can I trust the 0 carb 0 sugar listing on the grid?
Yep, that's the danger of not being a label reader in the store. I am strict on Induction - no added sugars, but after Induction, you can certainly try it. In the mean time, you can make your own from heavy whipping cream and splenda/truvia.
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In 3 days it will all be gone, and how you feel after that is
UNBELIEVEABLE and THE BEST HIGH THERE IS!!!
The most energy I have EVER had, clear headedness, alertness, open sinuses, no coughing, an "I CAN DO THIS" attitude, and a feeling of contentment.
You have to experience it to know how it is. Take the challenge.
My withdrawal was Terrible, but wouldn't trade it for the world.
Seriously, thanks for the video, I am convinced that Atkins diet was the victim, still is, of negative and false propaganda.