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New to Induction and dying
I am extremely overweight and snore way too much. It is hurting my
marriage, so I decided to read Atkin's book and lose weight. I am in day 3 of induction, and am dying, or at least I feel that way. In January, I got my last blood test and my cholesterol was 224, which the doctor said was higher than the 200 recommended, but she was surprised it was so low and told me to make a small change to my diet and it will go down. Of course, I didn't, but I didn't start eating alot more either, so my cholesterol is probably about the same. I don't remember my blood sugar, but it was not a problem either. I weigh about 395, I dont know exact because I want to lose weight and buy a scale that will work for me. If anyone knows a good place to get a higher weight-limit scale relatively cheaply, I am all ears. Anyway, I have eaten the following meals in the last 2 days, including today: Eggs/Bacon/Cheese, Eggs/onions/ham/bacon/cheese, a steak, some shrimp, using margerine instead of cocktail sauce, some more egg/cheese this morning, and also ham/cheese roll-ups at work with some mustard on them. Now, I don't think I am hungry as I know a hunger headache and I dont think this is one. However, I do think I know why I am feeling like crap...the fact that during Induction, I am not suppose to have any caffeine. I used to drink alot of Diet Pepsi, like over a 2-liter a day in total. I also drank a cup of tea every day in the morning. Now, I switched to Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi(I went with the no caffeine, but there was no way I could survive without the aspartame, which he says to avoid, but doesn't say it adds carbs. he does say it could stunt your weight-loss, and if it does, I'll go off it.) For now, I am dying and can't figure out what to do. I am taking a one-a-day vitamin, with no iron, and a L-Glutamin table daily to stop sugar cravings, and they are working. I took some advil, and that does help the headaches/fever, but does anyone else think I may become addicted to Advil here? I am nervous, but for some reason, I am not really craving food and especially am not craving sugar, so I don't know why I am sick. Thanks in advance for the knowledge. |
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New to Induction and dying
This is about the right time for your caffeine withdrawals to develop
into headaches. Did so for me, too: but you can get through it, and it's not really that big a deal, if you think about it: the caffeine does not own you. You own your body, don't forget it. I was probably drinking about 6 cups of coffee (w/ caffeine) a day, and now don't drink any except on rare occasions. Are you doing any exercise? It can help you feel more invigorated, too... Frank Lynch The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page is at: http://www.samueljohnson.com/ |
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I did my first induction in March of 2002. Felt much like you for almost 8
days. Then on day 9...woke up and never felt better. Caffine and Carb withdrawal will all but kill you. But it does pass...eventually... One note - you said "using margerine instead of cocktail sauce". Atkins recommends real butter instead of margerine - less of the bad cholesterol for you to deal with. Just my 2 pennies "Chris Fiorentino" wrote in message om... I am extremely overweight and snore way too much. It is hurting my marriage, so I decided to read Atkin's book and lose weight. I am in day 3 of induction, and am dying, or at least I feel that way. In January, I got my last blood test and my cholesterol was 224, which the doctor said was higher than the 200 recommended, but she was surprised it was so low and told me to make a small change to my diet and it will go down. Of course, I didn't, but I didn't start eating alot more either, so my cholesterol is probably about the same. I don't remember my blood sugar, but it was not a problem either. I weigh about 395, I dont know exact because I want to lose weight and buy a scale that will work for me. If anyone knows a good place to get a higher weight-limit scale relatively cheaply, I am all ears. Anyway, I have eaten the following meals in the last 2 days, including today: Eggs/Bacon/Cheese, Eggs/onions/ham/bacon/cheese, a steak, some shrimp, using margerine instead of cocktail sauce, some more egg/cheese this morning, and also ham/cheese roll-ups at work with some mustard on them. Now, I don't think I am hungry as I know a hunger headache and I dont think this is one. However, I do think I know why I am feeling like crap...the fact that during Induction, I am not suppose to have any caffeine. I used to drink alot of Diet Pepsi, like over a 2-liter a day in total. I also drank a cup of tea every day in the morning. Now, I switched to Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi(I went with the no caffeine, but there was no way I could survive without the aspartame, which he says to avoid, but doesn't say it adds carbs. he does say it could stunt your weight-loss, and if it does, I'll go off it.) For now, I am dying and can't figure out what to do. I am taking a one-a-day vitamin, with no iron, and a L-Glutamin table daily to stop sugar cravings, and they are working. I took some advil, and that does help the headaches/fever, but does anyone else think I may become addicted to Advil here? I am nervous, but for some reason, I am not really craving food and especially am not craving sugar, so I don't know why I am sick. Thanks in advance for the knowledge. |
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New to Induction and dying
The caffeine withdrawl can DEFINTELY trigger headaches.. it is a
vasoconstrictor, which is exactly why caffeine in certain headache medications can work. I use it as part of my migraine treatments and it works great. Soemthing alot of people have a problem with is *weekend headaches* because they drink coffee all week at work then don't on the weekends. My husband had the same problem until he started having a cup of coffee every morning at home on the weekends. Then he started tapering off how much he drank during the week till he was down to just one *gotta have it* cup in the morning, and he doesn't drink it at all on the weekends much anymore. Induction can be hard for people to handle but the side effects of feeling so lousy usually go away in a few days. I would suggest ignoring the part about no caffeine.. if anything is going to hurt you more it would probably be the aspartame if you are sensitive to it. Try coffee, if you like it.. or one of the splenda based colas with caffeine, and try weaning yourself off it more slowly than the cold turkey style you did. Now about the snoring.. Even though it can be weight-related, losing weight will not always or usually take care of it. PLEASE go do a google search on "sleep apnea" and then call your Dr about getting tested for it. It can cause so many more health problems for you, worse than the excess weight. And having so much excess weight can cause things to be even worse. I spent the better part of two years sleeping in another room because of my husbands snoring. Losing weight did not help him. He investigated all the options and now sleeps with a CPAP unit.. That stands for continuous positive air pressure.. sounds horrid.. but it's worked absolute miracles. I have gotten so used to the sounds of it.. like a steady rush of air.. that when he is out of town I have to turn a fan on for the noise, lol. Good luck on your battle and join us often. This place is a massive source of support. Teeb "Chris Fiorentino" wrote in message om... I am extremely overweight and snore way too much. It is hurting my marriage, so I decided to read Atkin's book and lose weight. I am in day 3 of induction, and am dying, or at least I feel that way. In January, I got my last blood test and my cholesterol was 224, which the doctor said was higher than the 200 recommended, but she was surprised it was so low and told me to make a small change to my diet and it will go down. Of course, I didn't, but I didn't start eating alot more either, so my cholesterol is probably about the same. I don't remember my blood sugar, but it was not a problem either. I weigh about 395, I dont know exact because I want to lose weight and buy a scale that will work for me. If anyone knows a good place to get a higher weight-limit scale relatively cheaply, I am all ears. Anyway, I have eaten the following meals in the last 2 days, including today: Eggs/Bacon/Cheese, Eggs/onions/ham/bacon/cheese, a steak, some shrimp, using margerine instead of cocktail sauce, some more egg/cheese this morning, and also ham/cheese roll-ups at work with some mustard on them. Now, I don't think I am hungry as I know a hunger headache and I dont think this is one. However, I do think I know why I am feeling like crap...the fact that during Induction, I am not suppose to have any caffeine. I used to drink alot of Diet Pepsi, like over a 2-liter a day in total. I also drank a cup of tea every day in the morning. Now, I switched to Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi(I went with the no caffeine, but there was no way I could survive without the aspartame, which he says to avoid, but doesn't say it adds carbs. he does say it could stunt your weight-loss, and if it does, I'll go off it.) For now, I am dying and can't figure out what to do. I am taking a one-a-day vitamin, with no iron, and a L-Glutamin table daily to stop sugar cravings, and they are working. I took some advil, and that does help the headaches/fever, but does anyone else think I may become addicted to Advil here? I am nervous, but for some reason, I am not really craving food and especially am not craving sugar, so I don't know why I am sick. Thanks in advance for the knowledge. |
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New to Induction and dying
Chris Fiorentino wrote:
I am extremely overweight and snore way too much. It is hurting my marriage, so I decided to read Atkin's book and lose weight. I am in day 3 of induction, and am dying, or at least I feel that way. In January, I got my last blood test and my cholesterol was 224, which the doctor said was higher than the 200 recommended, but she was surprised it was so low and told me to make a small change to my diet and it will go down. Of course, I didn't, but I didn't start eating alot more either, so my cholesterol is probably about the same. I don't remember my blood sugar, but it was not a problem either. I weigh about 395, I dont know exact because I want to lose weight and buy a scale that will work for me. If anyone knows a good place to get a higher weight-limit scale relatively cheaply, I am all ears. Anyway, I have eaten the following meals in the last 2 days, including today: Eggs/Bacon/Cheese, Eggs/onions/ham/bacon/cheese, a steak, some shrimp, using margerine instead of cocktail sauce, some more egg/cheese this morning, and also ham/cheese roll-ups at work with some mustard on them. Now, I don't think I am hungry as I know a hunger headache and I dont think this is one. However, I do think I know why I am feeling like crap...the fact that during Induction, I am not suppose to have any caffeine. I used to drink alot of Diet Pepsi, like over a 2-liter a day in total. I also drank a cup of tea every day in the morning. Now, I switched to Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi(I went with the no caffeine, but there was no way I could survive without the aspartame, which he says to avoid, but doesn't say it adds carbs. he does say it could stunt your weight-loss, and if it does, I'll go off it.) For now, I am dying and can't figure out what to do. I am taking a one-a-day vitamin, with no iron, and a L-Glutamin table daily to stop sugar cravings, and they are working. I took some advil, and that does help the headaches/fever, but does anyone else think I may become addicted to Advil here? I am nervous, but for some reason, I am not really craving food and especially am not craving sugar, so I don't know why I am sick. Thanks in advance for the knowledge. I felt bad around then too--a mild headache and almost a bit like I had the flu IIRC. However, I was careful about the caffeine. I find I can avoid THAT headache by ratcheting down the amount I consume gradually and not going cold turkey. -- Jean B. |
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New to Induction and dying
I had some strange feelings during induction too, lightheadedness, headaches,
dizzy etc. I was a total Diet Coke addict, drank between 6-8 cans daily. I switched to Diet Cheerwine, its sweetened with Splenda, not aspertame, and gradually got myself down to 1 can per day. I never did drink coffee of any kind, but withdrawl from the sodas were bad and took several days. Aspirin did help. Also, drink alot of water, it helps too. Good luck! In 2 weeks, you'll be stunned at how good you feel...truly! Keep us posted on your progress. Kira 225/210/140 LC since 8-6-03 |
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New to Induction and dying
Hang in there! It gets better. The first 8-10 days are hard but soon you
will feel more enegry and less cravings. My husband has lost 30 lbs eating LC and he is snoring MUCH LESS! It's great! We both feel more rested in the morning. Good luck. Andi 256/225/175 LC since 7/19/03 |
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New to Induction and dying
Chris, possibly you are just coming down with a virus.
I took some advil, and that does help the headaches/fever, but does anyone else think I may become addicted to Advil here? Impossible. You will be fine. If you take a lot, it may eventually upset your stomach a bit. ... for some reason, I am not really craving food and especially am not craving sugar, This is good news. It's one of the great appeals of the Atkins program. (along with rapid initial weight loss for many of us) I think you may just be under the weather for other reasons (viral), and/or anxious about all the changes in your diet. Hang in there; you will do fine. - Anne |
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New to Induction and dying
Some tips: First off, for the first two weeks there is NO limit to the quantity of food you can eat (except for specific foods, like 4 oz cheese per day). This part is about adapting, don't bother dieting yet. If it makes you feel better and helps you get through the first two weeks, eat more (think "comfort food"). LC ice cream and cheesecake are very useful for this, if you don't mind a few off-induction rules. Second, for cheaply weighing yourself, buy two $20 scales and put one foot on each, and add the numbers. Not as reliable as a single scale, but useful anyway. Alternately, use a board as a lever to cut your weight in half on your existing scale. This will also move the scale out from under you, if you're having a hard time reading it. Start taking a multi-mineral. Try waist watcher's soda if you really want soda. Finally, persistance is key. This is an *adaptation*. Once you adapt, you'll be fine. |
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New to Induction and dying
In article , CFioren317
@excite.com says... Anyway, I have eaten the following meals in the last 2 days, including today: Eggs/Bacon/Cheese, Eggs/onions/ham/bacon/cheese, a steak, some shrimp, using margerine instead of cocktail sauce, some more egg/cheese this morning, and also ham/cheese roll-ups at work with some mustard on them. Sounds tasty, but you need to include vegetables, too! Now, I don't think I am hungry as I know a hunger headache and I dont think this is one. However, I do think I know why I am feeling like crap...the fact that during Induction, I am not suppose to have any caffeine. If you are used to ingesting a LOT of caffeine, you might want to try tapering off, as opposed to cold turkey. I've had caffeine headaches, and they really DO make you feel like you're DYING! If you are going to be making this change in eating a way of life, then tapering off won't make a huge difference in the long run. Maybe every other or every 2 cups you can alternate decaf/caffeine for a few days. No sense in making yourself feel lousy when you are ALREADY shocking your body into a new way of doing things. Diet Rite cola is caffeine-free AND it is sweetened with Splenda, rather than aspartame. You might want to give it a try if you can find it. I am nervous, but for some reason, I am not really craving food and especially am not craving sugar, so I don't know why I am sick. Fatigue and sometimes nausea is pretty common during the first week as your body tries to adjust to burning fat instead of carbs. Hang in there -- it usually passes by the second week. Then again, maybe you ARE coming down with something and it has nothing to do with your new way of eating. Hang in there -- you CAN do it! -- Saffire 205/185/125 Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 |
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