Tue, Mar-12-02, 00:08
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Plan: protein power
Stats: 160/150/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
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Low on energy
G'day
I've been doing Protein Power followed by Atkins for a few weeks. I fiddled around, probably entering in phase two eating more than 20 carbs a day, though not much more. That said, I dramatically cut out the amount of carbs I once had in a low fat-high carb diet. I have continued exercising from the start.
Then I got serious about the induction and hit it for a week to ensure I was in ketosis. I checked the diatex colored stick and it was a nice purple color on the test stick indicating a definate state of ketosis...great!!!! Now as I only got the test stix yesterday I'm not sure how long I've been in ketosis, HOWEVER, I have lost 4" around the waist and definately dropped a couple of kilos. Overall, the weight loss is apparent.
Now my question is that both the PP and Atkins book indicate that I should have a marked increase in energy levels. I have been following my regular exercise regime and have not had this extra boost of energy kick in.....in fact, I feel a little fatigued and weary when exercising. I have been taking the necessary supplements and at least 500mg of Magnesium and Pottasium aspartate eah day...seemingly the main culprit in low energy and light headedness and mild cramping.
Anyone got any ideas on what's going on and when I'm likely to get my energy levels back up to at least where they were before???
I do enjoy the Atkins approach, but the lack of energy is a bit of a drag given that I was expecting more than I had before but haven't realised it.
Anyone else had a similar experience of any other info on the subject.
Regards
Rolf
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