For me all "induction" symptoms were quite temporary, and
lasted less than two weeks. I've felt normal and ulra-healthy
in the year since I got past that. Hopefully the promise of
permanent weight loss and cessation of blood sugar and
other disorders (if applicable) will be adequate motivation
to get through it.

Occasional single cheat meals do not cause these symptoms
to return for me. They might cause a little gas or bloating, but
this lasts a short while and no other ill effects are felt. Often
there is no effect I can notice.

Others I know who have cheated consistently throughout their
diet have never gotten past the ill effects and all have failed to
continue the diet or keep any weight off. They blame "the diet"
rather than their own poor effort at same.

Alan

"Alan" wrote in message
om...
Apologies in advance if this one has been done to death already -
sadly I don't have the time at the moment to look through past
postings so I'm being rather lazy...


Just starting out on a regime of reducing sugar intake in particular
and carbohydrates in general. However a couple of times I've lapsed.
Typically what happens is that I feel very well for 12-24 hours but
then my energy levels seem to fall away and I crave sugar, chocolate,
etc. - to the point where I dash to the shop to buy something to take
the craving away.

This has come as something of a shock because I don't particularly
have a sweet tooth and I didn't think my diet was particularly rich in
sugar. It IS (or has been) quite rich in refined carbohydrates
though.

Any thoughts anyone? Is this little more than withdrawal symptoms?
If it is, how long can I expect it to last before things settle down?

Thanks,
KF