Cruise PV Dizzy, light headed & no energy?

[Andi75]

I've heard all of these symptoms are quite common at some stage of Dukan,

However.... I have successfully got down to my true weight twice previously and have never experienced dizziness or light headed or energy less?? The opposite in fact, full of energy....

Im day 6 (3 attack day 3 of cruise) and I have pretty much felt like this since day 1

Im even on PV day today and eaten loads of veg!

Any ideas? Anyone else felt like this? And does it go eventually?

Xxxxx

 

[Maintainer]

Hello there,

Gosh yes that doesn't sound good at all... Are you eating enough protein, I wonder? Care to post a full menu? Hope things have improved for you since you posted this (sorry for delay but weekend etc!!)
x

 

[Dukanista]

Yes, it doesn't sound normal, so I wouldn't think it's dukan. Are you drinking enough water? Dehydration can sometimes cause headaches or dizziness. I have a couple of vitamin tabs (the effervescent ones) each week when fasting or on dukan, so that might help? And as Jo said, make sure you're eating enough, especially on attack.

 

[Andi75]

Thank you both for your replies!

i managed to resolve this thankfully! I upped my protein & bought some multi vitamins and felt back to normal again.

Back on track today after a holiday ...gained 2.4lbs so could have been worse!!

xxx

 

[Dukanista]

Good to hear that, Andi.

I also used protein powder when I was on dukan, especially when I was gymming a lot (although I know the good doctor is not a fan). But with so many dukan foods needing the fridge, I found it very difficult to find quick protein snacks I could use before a workout, so keeping a tub of whey protein powder handy at the office was a great help.

Good luck!