ktgrok Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I'm on day two of primal/low carb/grainfree call it what you will. And I'm shaky right now, and probably a bit anxious. I've had today: 3 eggs, scrambled with a spoonful or so of shredded cheddar 3 chicken wings, with homemade buffalo sauce (half butter, half hot sauce) a small salad with lettuce, 4 cherry tomatoes, 1/2 can tuna, spoonful or two of mayo, and a few walnuts. snack of wasabi almonds because I was still shaky It's 3pm, if that makes a difference. I am also nursing a toddler. And probably have PMS. Sigh. I just sat down with some full fat yogurt and some berries to try to even this out. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hmmmm.... I usually hesitate to give health advice but I get shaky when my blood sugar gets too low. The yogurt and fruit should help if that is the case. I like having tea with honey and coconut oil. The honey gives my blood sugar a natural boost and then the CO helps my body metabolize the honey slowly and keep my blood sugar stable (that's some advice I was given). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Yep, this happens to me too when I first restart or something like that. I think supplementing potassium helps some people with the shaky feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I don't think you're eating enough, especially if you're nursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Oh yes, day 2 & 3 were the worst. I was shaky and felt physically ill. End of day 3 I felt much much better. It was sugar withdrawls for me. I also wouldn't hesitate to have a bit more food, especially for lunch. And in the early days more protein at breakfast, bacon or something. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 It's normal to feel shaky at first. Having said that, though, aside from your eggs I don't think you've had enough protein. Go heavy on both protein and fat for the first two weeks. After that you'll still need a higher proportion of protein and fat to balance the lack of carbs, but you'll find it waaaaay easier to pull back a little at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 thanks everyone. i normally would have had meat too at breakfast, but I only got a few hours of sleep last night and was too tired to deal with bacon. (and to be honest, my bacon pan was dirty and I didn't want to wash it.) Oh, and my sausages were freezer burnt. I will eat more. my appetite just is so much less! I'm thinking it is a perfect storm of low carb plus no sleep plus pms. At least I hope that is it, and not that i'm catching the family cold that is going around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 That's all you've eaten by 3:00 p.m., and you're nursing, too? No wonder you are shaky! Eat, woman! Your yogurt and berries have probably helped by now. If not, have more protein - some more chicken (a full-sized piece, if you have it, or several of those wings), a hunk of cheese for some fat, and add in a carrot while you are at it. Have an avocado, if you have one of those. Skip the other half can of the tuna, though - you don't want to have much mercury while nursing, KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I don't think you're eating enough, especially if you're nursing. Girl, you need more calories! Cut up an avocado! Grill a steak! Low carb does not always equal low cal, ESPECIALLY when you are feeding a little one! I felt pretty crummy when I started low carb, I think someone here even called it "Atkins flu" or something like that. Apparently it's not uncommon. I initially experienced some complications in the bathroom, and a yucky, even greasy feeling the first week. But after a few days that all passed. If you have the shakes, and from what you described, I truly believe you need to eat more food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Ok! I'm eating some nuts now, and do feel a bit better after the yogurt. I don't have any quick protein in the house, so I'm off to the store. I normally don't have an issue of eating too little, but just didn't have much appetite today. I'll go get some food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTwinsMom1 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Also, if you don't feel like frying bacon, you can always bake it in the oven. Really easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jallison25 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Ok! I'm eating some nuts now, and do feel a bit better after the yogurt. I don't have any quick protein in the house, so I'm off to the store. I normally don't have an issue of eating too little, but just didn't have much appetite today. I'll go get some food! something that helps me when i need a quick low carb snack is to have cheese in the house. super quick and not messy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Totally normal. I was shaky the first 4 days and then it got better. It takes two weeks to get past the horror. Then you will be glad you did. I have to restart every now and then esp. during holidays. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Also, if you don't feel like frying bacon, you can always bake it in the oven. Really easy to do. I do bake it....i just didn't want to wash the pan. I know, I'm awful. (I was REALLY tired) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Also, I don't think you have to minimize the amount you eat. I mean, chicken wings can be teeny. I'm 1 day behind you! and doing OK, not shaky, but I'm not nursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I do bake it....i just didn't want to wash the pan. I know, I'm awful. (I was REALLY tired) The main thing is to drain the grease (I drain mine in a jar to use later in cooking) then put in sink then put hot wet towel over then let soak for 15 min then soap it up then rinse. The key thing is to do this ASAP!!!! It makes for a quick and easy cleanup! :D Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I've experienced the shaking whenever I've made a major dietary change (low carb OR WW). I'm pretty experienced at low carb, though, and I'd encourage you to eat more veggies with lots of good oil. Joanne, eating organic bratwurst and brocolli with butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I do bake it....i just didn't want to wash the pan. I know, I'm awful. (I was REALLY tired) I totally get this. That's why I line my pan with parchment first. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I totally get this. That's why I line my pan with parchment first. :D Wow, parchment works for bacon in the oven? I am sooooo gonna try that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 I do too, well, tin foil. But the pan wasn't dirty from bacon, it was dirty from cooking the chicken wings the night before. Should have used parchment then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 OH, and I ended up eating two hard boiled eggs, then for dinner I had pork chops 1 1/2 of them actually, and roasted rutabega and turnip "fries". They were interesting...not in love with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Years ago, I tried to start the South Beach Diet and I felt shaky and horrible in the beginning. I ditched it. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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