I feel tired and run down.

xit95 · Post by **xit95** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:30 pm

I feel tired and run down since starting the No S. Maybe it is not correlated but I think so. Did others have this issue?
Can I be feeling a withdrawl from sugar and cafine? Not many headaches just more blahs.

If you have had this symptom when can I exect this to pass?
I have been on No S for 2 weeks.
I generally eat cereal for breakfast and somtimes lunch along with fruit. Then something more substantial for dinner.

Thanks for any ideas.

flipturn · Post by **flipturn** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:35 pm

What kind of cereal? It sounds like you are running out of energy because you aren't giving your body enough fuel. On the other hand, sometimes I take a catnap to avoid the desire to eat at inappropriate times.

NoelFigart · Post by **NoelFigart** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:45 pm

If you've quit coffee, you might be feeling run down about that.

If you've quit coffee AND are not eating enough, I can imagine you wouldn't feel very well.

'Course you don't have to quit coffee to No S. Just can't have those dessert-like S*******K's drinks.

Noturningback · Post by **Noturningback** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:59 pm

The same thing happens to me if I eat carbs without protein.

If you are eating cereal without significant fiber (perhaps not the case) and fruit - well those are carbs your body will burn up quickly. You may be getting sugar highs/lows. Try adding some protein and maybe some fat - more than the 7 grams of protein milk gives you. Maybe add a yogurt, cheese stick, or egg. You can add flax oil and protein powder to oatmeal. Those are just some ideas. You can go about it anyway you like - of course.

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:48 pm

Sounds to me like you might need something more substantial than just cereal for breakfast AND lunch.

janiean1 · Post by **janiean1** » Thu May 01, 2008 2:57 am

I have experienced some of that tired feeling, myself. I thought maybe it was because of some sugar withdrawal. You might try adding some more protein to your meals. I have to have protein at each of my meals to stick with me. I know I stay full a lot longer.

Janie

blueskighs · Post by **blueskighs** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:05 am

I know sometimes I use food as a "pick-me-up", Depending on my activity level sometimes I just go to bed early on No S. To a certain degree this is probably normal? Many of us are sleep deprived,
just a thought ...

Blueskighs

angelka71 · Post by **angelka71** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:50 am

I agree with the others, you should probably add more protein.

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Thu May 01, 2008 8:20 am

Protein is present in all whole foods except fats. More of a variety of whole foods would take care of a need for protein as well as calories as well as the carbs that the body uses for fuel.

xit95 · Post by **xit95** » Fri May 02, 2008 3:19 am

thanks to all who replied. It is very helpful. I increased my protein intake with yogurt and it seems to have helped a lot.
thanks for all the support.
xit

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