Thread: just wanted to say hi

Hi everyone...I just registered yesterday. This is my third day of LowCarbing. So far, it hasn't been too bad. However, I am experiencing slight headaches and am always cold. I increased my water intake yesterday to almost 3 liters but the headaches still remained. I read Dr. Atkins book almost 3 years ago, however, I can not find it in Europe and was wondering if it is okay to take any headache medicine...such as advil or excedrine? I know there are a few starch fillers in these pills which probably means that it is not safe for induction. Anyway, I'll let you know how my progress goes. I'm studying abroad in Europe right now so I do not think I'm going to invest in a scale but I do have a smaller pair of pants that I hope to measure my success with. Ideally, I want to lose around 20 lbs. (right now I'm a size 9/10 and I'm hoping to get down to a 5/6). I have tried Atkins before and was successful. However, with college and high school graduation I quit low carbing and now I've gained almost 15-20 lbs in about 3 years!! I knew deep down that this was the only way to lose the weight safely, but it has just taken till now for me to finally stop fighting and start LowCarbing again cause I know it is a lifestyle change and not just a diet. So far, I've only had one really bad sweet craving but I just drank water and it eventually went away. I also love to exercise and workout 6 days a week for about 1 hr. I read all the information on exercise featured and it says that I should cut back on cardio but I actually really like exercising. This site has been a tremendous help for me already. It provides all the right type of support and inspiration during those weak moments.
Well that's about all for me. Have a great day everyone!

Hi there,
You responded to my "need a partner" post and I wasn't too sure how to contact you. My e-mail address is G_E_N@hotmail.com if you wanted to be my support

Where in Europe are you studying? Sounds like fun. Are you originally from the United States?

Yes, you can certainly take some headache medicine. No problem.

How exciting you are studying in Europe! I wish I had done something like that when I was younger. But, I've never lived anywhere but Southern California. Born and raised.

Welcome to the board!


Member since 2001
http://www.ilovelowcarb.com
Size 24(start lowfat)/Size 18(start LC)/Size 14/Size 8

Poor poor you living in southern California
With all that sun and nice weather and all

Hope your day is going well!
Gen

Hi, cd, and welcome. Everybody experiences induction--and all the rest of the low-carb adventure--a bit differently. Stay the course, be patient, and you'll see results.

Take something for the headache. I did caffeine withdrawal, and it was pretty fierce.

Barb L.
Started Atkins January 2003
162/135/140

Thanks for the advice everyone. Luckily, I have been headache free all day. I hope this is a sign that my body is getting used to no carbs. Anyway, for those who were wondering, I am orginally from the U.S. but I'm studying in Sweden for the fall semester.
Have a good day!

Hi and Welcome!!
an hour 6 days a week is a good amount of exercise. Keep it up. It will boost your metabolism as well as burn a couple pounds more a month - hey every little bit helps. You were lucky, like I was, to find this site so early in low carbing.
Best of Luck
Rob
310/247/180