weird feeling of low carb diet

KriptiK_Racing · 11-09-2006, 05:08 PM

whoa, I just started a low carb diet...2nd day actually. Is it normal to feel exhausted to a point where I think I'm getting sick? I have 1/2 cup rolled oats in the morning at 6a.m. and my next carb is not until my 4th meal at 1p.m. At about 11a.m., I started to feel really tired. But as soon as I ate my 4th meal at 1p.m., I was feeling fine again. I'm thinking it's just my body reacting to the sudden shock. Or, should I just eat more carbs...maybe 1 cup of rolled oats for breakfast instead of 1/2 cup? Let me know what you guys think. It kinda caught me by surprise...I really thought I was getting sick for a second.

sanpedro · 11-09-2006, 05:11 PM

why are u cutting carbs ?

atkins diet or what haha

IraHays · 11-09-2006, 05:29 PM

Yes its normal. You should start feeling like you have more energy within a week.

KriptiK_Racing · 11-09-2006, 05:31 PM

no atkins diet. Just something I came up with. I'm trying to cut, so I figure I'd cut my carbs a little. But looks like I haven't searched hard enough, or been reading the wrong material. Correct me if I'm wrong...I should add carbs to every meal...just maybe in moderation because I'm trying to cut?

IraHays · 11-09-2006, 05:34 PM

I would eat whatever carbs you have after your workout, to restore liver glycogen.

Atkins or not, your body still needs to adjust to the lower carbs.

KriptiK_Racing · 11-09-2006, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the info Ira! My current carbs are 1/2 cup oats at 6a.m., 1/4 cup brown rice at 1p.m., 2 oz wheat pasta at 4:30p.m, 1/4 cup oats with pre-workout shake at 5:30p.m., then 1/4 cup oats with post-workout shake 7p.m.

johnnyironboard · 11-09-2006, 05:45 PM

2nd day is the hardest.

twinnett · 11-09-2006, 07:58 PM

Are you getting enough fats?