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Old Wed, Apr-02-03, 21:57
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Plan: modified atkins/general lc
Stats: 183/156/145 Female 5'2
BF:43%/31%/22%
Progress: 71%
Default irritable and cranky during induction

Has anyone else experienced this? I feel extreeeeeemly bi**hy
today. I feel carb deprived and on my 6th day of induction. I don't feel tired at all though. Just really moody, slightly depressed and agitated. Thanks. feedback on this will really help!!

Kat
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Old Wed, Apr-02-03, 22:00
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Plan: South Beach
Stats: 184/184/165 Female 5' 6"
BF:no clue
Progress: 0%
Location: Las Vegas
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From what I've read and what I experienced it's completely normal! Your body is ridding itself of all the excess carbs and getting used to this new WOE. My only advice is to make sure you're getting enough water -- that helped me feel a little more clear-headed during induction
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Old Wed, Apr-02-03, 22:29
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Plan: Atkins Life Maintenance!
Stats: 184/152/154 Female 173 cm/5,8
BF:In right places...
Progress: 107%
Location: Germany
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Hi!

I felt like this too. Hang on, it WILL pass!!!
Good luck!
Alina
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Old Wed, Apr-02-03, 22:37
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Plan: modified atkins/general lc
Stats: 183/156/145 Female 5'2
BF:43%/31%/22%
Progress: 71%
Default thanks guys

Thanks for the encouragment. I will hang on. I felt so bitc#y today I almost told my boss off, whoa wrongggg mooov, huh?
Good thing I didn't .

I'll hang in there.

thanks all
Kat
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Old Fri, Apr-04-03, 12:42
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 300/241/200 Male 6'
BF:20
Progress: 59%
Location: Springfield, IL
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been there done that

my wife occasionally reminds me

Good luck!!
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Old Fri, Apr-04-03, 13:12
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 468/371/275 Male 5' 10"
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Progress: 50%
Location: Chicago, IL
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I was totally crabby during Induction--horrible UMS (Ugly Mood Swings), but it mae getting to the other side just that much sweeter.

Be strong...it gets much better!

Donald
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Old Fri, Apr-04-03, 14:38
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 00/00/00 Female 64 inches
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Progress: 50%
Location: Seattle
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I regularly wanted to kill others during Induction.

But, on the other side of UMS, is often PMS. I had never experienced it before low carbing, but once I became a dedicated low carber, I could depend on at least one day of hideous PMS a month. If your TOM shows up in the next few days, that might be the culprit.

Good luck, Dig
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Old Fri, Apr-04-03, 19:30
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Plan: Atkins since sept 22/02
Stats: 205/165/150 Female 5'8
BF:32/28/22
Progress: 73%
Location: toronto
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Dear Kat, I feel so good these days that it's hard to remember induction, but yes, I remember feeling very light headed, dizzy and hungry. I also had trouble sleeping and deciding what to eat.

Let me re-assure you. It gets better in a very short time. I recall that potassium helped alot. Also tons of veg to nibble on. Don't miss your vitamins and if you excersise, go easy till you feel better. And you will feel alot better very soon!!

All the best, you're going great,
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Old Sat, Apr-05-03, 00:55
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Plan: Atkins for now.
Stats: 135/?/115? Female Short. 5"3
BF:Don't wanna know.
Progress: 15%
Location: RI
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Eck I've gone through that too. I usually just go to bed and sleep it off.
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Old Sat, Apr-05-03, 10:48
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Plan: Atkins/fasting
Stats: 263/246/160 Female 67 inches
BF:39.9/29.7/21.9
Progress: 17%
Location: Wherever I go there I am
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LOL! I am going through that right now! And yes, it is my TOM. It is nice to see I am not the only one. My hubby even threatened to leave for the day yesterday! ACCKK! I hope it gets better soon!
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Old Sat, Apr-05-03, 11:11
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Plan: atkins
Stats: 265/220/160
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Progress: 43%
Location: Mississippi
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well.....as of today,I have lost 20 more pounds .I am feeling pretty good and have LOADS of energy. I am also requiring a lot less sleep!!
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Old Sat, Apr-05-03, 20:26
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 180/172/130
BF:
Progress: 16%
Location: NJ
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THAT'S GREAT... I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU! ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR A NEWBIE???
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Old Sun, Apr-06-03, 07:52
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Plan: Atkins Maintence with modifications
Stats: 182/150/150 Female 5ft 8 in
BF:36%/23%/22%
Progress: 100%
Location: New Jersey USA
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I also felt very moody in my first week. I am happy to say that I do feel better in my second week. I think it gets better the longer your on this.
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