I found this site today searching for some support while starting Atkins. This is day 3 of my "lifestyle change." ("Diet" is a four-letter word for me, so I'm trying to look at it a little bit differently.) I started Atkins on Monday after seeing my husband lose around 20 pounds over the past two months and becoming inspired to do something about my own weight problem.

Well, Day 1 went very well and I was very optimistic. Day 2 was a different story completely. I woke up feeling nauseated, light-headed, very tired and generally just awful. After re-reading part of the Atkins book I soon realized that I must be going through some serious food withdrawals. Today I'm feeling slightly better and I'm hoping that this goes away soon because I don't have very much will power and could easily give up.

Has anyone else suffered through the first days but made good progress shortly after that? And I have lots of other questions, but before posting them all I will read through some of the other recent posts and see if I can find the answers there first.

I look forward to learning a lot here and perhaps making some new friends.

anonyMouse

Oh yes! Everyone goes through this, and within a couple of days you'll feel much better. In fact, you'll probably feel better than you have in years.

By the way, welcome!

Welcome to another Iowa person from another Iowa person. Hang in there it only gets better and you will feel great. Good Luck

I went through a terrible time for the first five days - I was losing but it didn't matter much when I felt so awful... you can see as much reading through the first few pages of my journal. When you break the withdrawal, you'll feel 110% better. I promise!

If you're having headaches, try some Gingko Biloba- these eased mine up enough where I could function somewhat clearly. If you're having wicked cravings, take some L-Carnitine. This helped me too.

Stick with it and you'll be amazed at how much more energy you have. You can do this!

Best of luck to you,
Petrina

Another Iowan signs up!! Great!! Welcome from western Iowa! Farm country, USA!! So glad you decided to join us here at the forum.

How you are feeling is not unusual. We all went through it. Some for a day, some for a week. It varies with each person. But rest assured it will get better and it will be SOOO worth it.

You picked a great forum. Everyone tries too be so helpful and supportive. Wishing you the best!

d'lyn

PS: start a journal is you have time. It's a great way to converse.

And greetings from Eastern Iowa!
Your symptoms are very normal. I'm sure the fog will clear soon. Drink lots of water, take your vitamins and hang in there.
Welcome!

Hello and welcome!