Thu, Feb-13-03, 17:16
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Plan: IF +LC
Stats: 287/165/165
BF:
Progress: 100%
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Re: Help with headaches
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Originally posted by IslandMom
Or could it be some of the supplements I'm taking that I haven't taken before doing BFL (glutamine, creatine, MSM). Has anyone suffered headaches due to these things?
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Leah, a few things come to mind.
- Are you also taking a potassium supplement? When you LC and when you follow a 'lifting' diet you tend to lose a lot of water and potassium along with it - headaches and fatigue are often a sign of a potassium deficiency. The Eades recommend supplementing with 400mg a day while losing and also during Maintenance on very hot days on or days you do a lot of exercise. You can use pills or a salt substitute like "NuSalt" or "Morton's Light Salt". 1/8th of a teaspoon gives you between 325-500mg of potassium. One caveat is that if you have a history of heart problems (or are on a certain type of medication, beta blockers) you should consult your doctor first. Always ensure you're well hydrated when taking potassium.
- How many carbs a day are you eating? You might need a few more.
- How much water are you drinking? It could be that your body requires more than you're giving it. Also, when you use creatine it's also important you drink a lot of water - it forces water into your muscle tissue, taking it from your body.
My gut reaction is that this is a potassium issue, though.
HTH
Nat
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