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**fubyFrery** · 06-24-2009, 10:52 PM

HI you all

I noticed yesterday and today I feel really tired in the morning, and when I did my regular work out routine I feel like I just can't get that energy level up...I ate the same and did not cheat by all means, although my period is coming soon(should be within the next few days) is this the reason i suddently lost my energy level??

does anyone know??

**tropicana** · 06-25-2009, 08:07 PM

I'm on day 11 and I also had a hard time doing my pilates class today. I have been very strict with induction and I'm following the rules but I'm just weak.

**mArVHDO6** · 06-25-2009, 08:12 PM

It's quite common to feel lethargic the first couple of weeks. Your body is used to using a fast acting fuel source... glucose. When that's no longer available, it will struggle at first. But give your body time to produce the enzyme necessary to use fatty acids for fuel and you'll get your energy back. I will still have days where I feel like my legs are made of concrete. Other days, I don't have that. Be sure you're taking a multi-vitamin and getting plenty of water throughout the day. Dehydration will drag your energy level down, too. Also... make sure you're really getting all 20g of carbohydrate each day.

During this time, it's ok to cut back on your workout routine. Listen to your body and do what you can.

Tril

**tropicana** · 06-25-2009, 08:21 PM

What I can't figure out is: how is it that I had some crazy-energy days and now I'm weak? I thought I was over the carb withdrawal hump and looking at a surge in energy. So, you're saying that it's normal to go back and forth between lethargy and energy during induction? I've been eating my carbs, btw, drinking but no multi vitamin though. I take calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C and sometimes I remember my probiotics and kelp!

**mArVHDO6** · 06-25-2009, 08:22 PM

well, I don't know if it's "normal" or not, but it happened to me! Actually, it still happens. LOL

**tropicana** · 06-25-2009, 08:24 PM

Oh dear. I was kinda hoping and expecting Atkins to be my ticket to being spry and energetic all the time....

**sadgpokx** · 06-25-2009, 08:38 PM

Oh dear. I was kinda hoping and expecting Atkins to be my ticket to being spry and energetic all the time....

It has been exactly that for me (for real, no sarcasm).

**fubyFrery** · 06-25-2009, 08:44 PM

thanks tril

I am glad to know this is normal not that I am doing somthing wrong

I am taking in all 20 carbs, and vitamins.. today I went shopping at costco, they have sampling for Atkins indulge bar, I forgot that is for phrase 2 and up, I took one bite... hope that is not going to mess things up for me

**sadgpokx** · 06-25-2009, 09:27 PM

I don't treat the Atkins products the same way I do the book.

Unfortunately, Dr. Atkins is no longer with us, and although they've left the book alone, I am very uncomfortable with some of the "nutrition" products they have on the market.

My advice is just to stay away from them completely, no matter what phase you're in - but no, one bite isn't likely to have done any lasting damage.

**fubyFrery** · 06-25-2009, 10:14 PM

yeah I was not planing on putting these products into my diet anyways.. only because I think it will be easier for me to fall off the wagon if I had a taste of it...I never had a sweet tooth , instead I am a bread and starch lover... but thank God I have not had any cravings so far.....keeping my fingers crossed

06-24-2009, 10:52 PM	#1
fubyFrery Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	why am I suddently low on energy?? HI you all I noticed yesterday and today I feel really tired in the morning, and when I did my regular work out routine I feel like I just can't get that energy level up...I ate the same and did not cheat by all means, although my period is coming soon(should be within the next few days) is this the reason i suddently lost my energy level?? does anyone know?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-25-2009, 08:07 PM	#2
tropicana Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	I'm on day 11 and I also had a hard time doing my pilates class today. I have been very strict with induction and I'm following the rules but I'm just weak. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-25-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
mArVHDO6 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 526 Senior Member	It's quite common to feel lethargic the first couple of weeks. Your body is used to using a fast acting fuel source... glucose. When that's no longer available, it will struggle at first. But give your body time to produce the enzyme necessary to use fatty acids for fuel and you'll get your energy back. I will still have days where I feel like my legs are made of concrete. Other days, I don't have that. Be sure you're taking a multi-vitamin and getting plenty of water throughout the day. Dehydration will drag your energy level down, too. Also... make sure you're really getting all 20g of carbohydrate each day. During this time, it's ok to cut back on your workout routine. Listen to your body and do what you can. Tril Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-25-2009, 08:21 PM	#4
tropicana Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	What I can't figure out is: how is it that I had some crazy-energy days and now I'm weak? I thought I was over the carb withdrawal hump and looking at a surge in energy. So, you're saying that it's normal to go back and forth between lethargy and energy during induction? I've been eating my carbs, btw, drinking but no multi vitamin though. I take calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C and sometimes I remember my probiotics and kelp! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-25-2009, 08:22 PM	#5
mArVHDO6 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 526 Senior Member	well, I don't know if it's "normal" or not, but it happened to me! Actually, it still happens. LOL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
tropicana Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	Oh dear. I was kinda hoping and expecting Atkins to be my ticket to being spry and energetic all the time.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-25-2009, 08:38 PM	#7
sadgpokx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	Oh dear. I was kinda hoping and expecting Atkins to be my ticket to being spry and energetic all the time.... It has been exactly that for me (for real, no sarcasm). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-25-2009, 08:44 PM	#8
fubyFrery Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	thanks tril I am glad to know this is normal not that I am doing somthing wrong I am taking in all 20 carbs, and vitamins.. today I went shopping at costco, they have sampling for Atkins indulge bar, I forgot that is for phrase 2 and up, I took one bite... hope that is not going to mess things up for me Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

06-25-2009, 09:27 PM	#9
sadgpokx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	I don't treat the Atkins products the same way I do the book. Unfortunately, Dr. Atkins is no longer with us, and although they've left the book alone, I am very uncomfortable with some of the "nutrition" products they have on the market. My advice is just to stay away from them completely, no matter what phase you're in - but no, one bite isn't likely to have done any lasting damage. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

06-25-2009, 10:14 PM	#10
fubyFrery Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	yeah I was not planing on putting these products into my diet anyways.. only because I think it will be easier for me to fall off the wagon if I had a taste of it...I never had a sweet tooth , instead I am a bread and starch lover... but thank God I have not had any cravings so far.....keeping my fingers crossed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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