JessReplanted Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I feel like a bear today! :cursing: It's a little scary. Is this normal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Yep. The first time I did it, it took me about 6-7 days to get past the crankiness and despair. After that, it got much, much easier. Hold on tight, you can do it :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I would say it is pretty normal. I would try to up your fats and eat more frequently to get you through those tough first days. Make sure you have lots of acceptable snacks on hand like hard boiled or deviled eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Beachy Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Stay strong. I went through a withdrawal period. Since I have been on the otherside though, it has been pretty easy. I still get cravings, but the other stuff is long gone. :) Beachy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I would say it is pretty normal. I would try to up your fats and eat more frequently to get you through those tough first days. Make sure you have lots of acceptable snacks on hand like hard boiled or deviled eggs. Oh! This is a great point, and reminded me of something I did last time. Someone here posted about how they were cutting back on carbs and was having a hard time, so she started having a tbsp of coconut oil when she was really struggling. Within a few days, her cravings were greatly decreased. An IRL friend said something similar to me, that she was putting coconut oil in her breakfast every morning, and she was finding her appetite decreasing too. I tried taking a tbsp of coconut oil when I last went low carb, and I found it helped me a lot too. If you like coconut oil and can stand eating it straight, you might try it and see if it helps get you through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 The first few days were rough, but it got so much better. Then after a month I had a mjor carb binge. I was a maniac! Panic attacks and lots of anger. I have been back in the saddle two days and already feel so much calmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 even going gluten free can give people withdrawal symptoms. i was dizzy for 5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 It is hard! The first time I did it I could barely function. Seriously, I felt like I was in a stupor. It kind of scared me into realizing how big of a problem I had. I was a serious sugar addict. I drank alot of coffee to get through. I know Atkins says to watch the caffeine but I really needed it to get through the initial withdrawl. I had flavored stevia I used in my coffee. Being able to hold something sweet and warm in my hand while I stumbled around in my cranky stupor made me feel a little better. What you are experiencing is normal. Hang in there. It gets so much better and it is so worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Yep. The first time I did it, it took me about 6-7 days to get past the crankiness and despair. After that, it got much, much easier. Hold on tight, you can do it :grouphug: I would say it is pretty normal. I would try to up your fats and eat more frequently to get you through those tough first days. Make sure you have lots of acceptable snacks on hand like hard boiled or deviled eggs. Oh! This is a great point, and reminded me of something I did last time. Someone here posted about how they were cutting back on carbs and was having a hard time, so she started having a tbsp of coconut oil when she was really struggling. Within a few days, her cravings were greatly decreased. An IRL friend said something similar to me, that she was putting coconut oil in her breakfast every morning, and she was finding her appetite decreasing too. I tried taking a tbsp of coconut oil when I last went low carb, and I found it helped me a lot too. If you like coconut oil and can stand eating it straight, you might try it and see if it helps get you through. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I'd agree with everyone else, make sure you are eating plenty and lots of good fats. DO NOT GO HUNGRY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 :001_smile: And remember to supplement your salt intake - it is absolutely necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I am on day 3 of low carb again. I am VERY punchy and very reactionary. UGH. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowTail Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Although I am attempting to become strict again in my paleo approach to eating, I must tell you that the entire two years that I was extremely strict, I was pretty cranky and unhappy. I think sugar replaces my lack of seratonin in my brain, so taking it away left a big ol' void. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Normal. I've been eating this way for YEARS. I fall back every now and then and then have to readjust. After a while though, I almost have to make myself eat some days because I just don't have that starving feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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