brianrob1961
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I have been an on/off Atkins dieter for a few years, but have managed to shed 2.5 stone with it (and a lot of cycling) this last two years. I am on one final mega push for the magical 12 stone mark. I am just over 13 stone at the moment.
Anyway, I went back on the diet about a week ago and have been suffering terribly with the initial 'Atkins low'. There is no hiding the fact that your body fights tooth and nail to resist ketosis and that you can feel devastated. I always warn 'newbies' of this side effect and try to explain what is happening inside their bodies AND that the next stage is the 'Atkins high'.
But I was wondering if other people get that high. I have noticed it a few times, particularly today. It was like suddenly shooting up on the big dipper or someone popping a balloon next to my ear. It's instantaneous and really uplifting. Another side effect - possibly imagined - is that lights seem to be brighter, colours more vivid and my eyesight better.
Does anyone else get these effects?
Brian.
Anyway, I went back on the diet about a week ago and have been suffering terribly with the initial 'Atkins low'. There is no hiding the fact that your body fights tooth and nail to resist ketosis and that you can feel devastated. I always warn 'newbies' of this side effect and try to explain what is happening inside their bodies AND that the next stage is the 'Atkins high'.
But I was wondering if other people get that high. I have noticed it a few times, particularly today. It was like suddenly shooting up on the big dipper or someone popping a balloon next to my ear. It's instantaneous and really uplifting. Another side effect - possibly imagined - is that lights seem to be brighter, colours more vivid and my eyesight better.
Does anyone else get these effects?
Brian.