If anyone could help me on this one I would really appreciate it. I am doing a lot of training to get back to my pre-accident condition, the problem is when I was working out before I consumed quite a bit of carbs (pasta, rice and grains) I always thought that was the way to go. Now when I am working out I am getting light headed and fatigued and that is not like me. So I wanted to know if I should increase my carb intake a bit?

Thanks Sharon

You might want to try changing your carbs some and see if that helps. Also, make sure you're getting enough protein and taking your vitamins. And, one thing that many don't think of is to make sure you get enough sleep at night.

For quite a while after I started Atkins, I noticed that my muscles fatigued faster and I would get tired out and have little dizzy spells from time to time. Nothing serious, but enough to notice. It's been almost 4 months for me now and I can't even say when those symptoms quit, but they don't bother me anymore. I guess they just eased up gradually and disappeared without me realizing it. I don't know of any real changes I have made that would have stopped them so I just chalk it up to my body finally totally adjusting to this WOL.

I'll try increasing the carbs somewhat. I am getting enough of every thing else but, I guess I still needed a bit more carbs.
Thanks for the advice
Sharon

Hi Sharon,
I use carbs when I'm working out. I don't load up beforehand I just use them during sustained activity. I'm on the Schwarzbein principle and she has a table/guide in her book for the number of daily carbs based on your activity level. I average 70-80 per day and add more on my active/running days.
I've read posts that suggest that your body will adjust to functioning without carbs, maybe it works for some people. I use what works best for me. Good luck to you! Maureen

Just as an FYI... I know Nat has posted under BFL the importance of upping carbs when working out/muscle building, and I also read in an old FLEX magazine last night that it is important to have more carbs if you are muscle building especially.

Sharon, depending on the intensity of exercise, yes, you will need to raise carbs from <20g a day. You should also keep in mind that both Atkins and the Eades of Protein Power suggest waiting a good 2 weeks before you begin/resume any exercise program when you start LCing. Your body needs a time out to adjust to burning a different type of fuel.

Nat