Aches

[michelle1a]

Morning all,

I've had really aching joints (legs in particular) & wondered if anyone else had this?

I've not increased my exercise. I am doing the same amount of training etc (I go to BMF training 3 times a week). When we were training this morning my legs hurt before we even started.

I did think I'd read it could be a symptom of going into ketosis but I did lighter life a few years & didn't have these aches.

Maybe I'm just getting old!! :0)

 

[*rainbowbrite*]

Hello
I am only on day 4 of attack but no more aches than usual lol
Bit tired and lethargic though x

 

[Atropos]

This is one of the reasons we are advised to take it a little easier during attack - going into ketosis is a tough workout for the muscles, because it uses up all the glycogen stored there - a bit like fitting the wall in a marathon!

It should pass as you go into cruise

 

[michelle1a]

Hi
Sorry, I should have made it clear.... I am on cruise. I felt fine on Attack, the aches have been this week really - I'm about 10 days into cruise.

 

[dukandebut]

Could it be due to another cause, michelle1a, such as coming down with a virus or physical exercise which your muscles aren't accustomed to? Like Atropos, I would have thought that you'd be feeling better by Cruise, especially as you're 10 days into it.

 

[michelle1a]

Thank you for your replies..... Will see how it goes. Not wanting to use the diet as an excuse because other then that I've felt good - not bloated & not as tired etc.

 

[Red Heart]

Hi Michelle,
I see we started on the same day.
How are you getting on?
I've lost 8.4lbs and I'm finding Cruise so much easier. Even on PP days I find I'm not eating as much as when I was on Attack.
Good luck!

PS my legs did ache on day 4 and they still do occasionally by the end of my 30 min walk but they don't ache for long.

 

[michelle1a]

Hello!

I had lost 9lb so about the same.... Although this morning I have put on 2lb :0(
I am obsessed with getting weighed & I need to have a set weigh day I think.

You're doing really well & I agree that Cruise is good - I'm not eating as much at all & I'm trying to be creative (Nigella I am not!!!) - some disasters but I love the microwave bread - have you tried it?

I have a new love of veggies & I don't think I'm missing anything (well maybe chocolate).

Good luck & let me know how you get on x

 

[Atropos]

Michelle - are you taking a vitamin pill?

 

[michelle1a]

Hi
No I'm not, I was reading another thread earlier & I think maybe I should. Do you take one?

 

[Atropos]

Hi
No I'm not, I was reading another thread earlier & I think maybe I should. Do you take one?

It is recommended as part of the diet - but is easy to overlook.

Split it in two, take half in the morning, half in the evening

 

[michelle1a]

Thank you - I'll take your advice x