headaches

[ScarlettStar86]

On day 3 of slimming world and have a horrible headache all of today. I don't think the plan is that far away from what I used to eat, just a bit more restraint on certain things. Did anyone else get this when starting a new plan, or is it more likely to be an unfortunate coincidence? Drinking plenty of water so its not dehydration. Any thoughts? Making me want to curl up with loads of chocolate (

 

[PatchworkPuss]

Def sounds like sugar withdrawal and it's a really common thing. Drinking lots of water will help and it should stop soon. If you drop by the SW forum you will see a conversation we had about it recently

http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/251241-headaches-could-due-sw-plan.html

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Thanks for the replies, I think I'm about the same on carbs as before but I have replaced the sugar in my coffee with sweetner and obv less processed, raw natural foods I must have had a dramatic cut in sugar. Makes sense why I'm feeling crap then! Thanks again, I love this forum always someone to help ) x

 

[emwithme]

When I first did SW (back in 2007), I was wiped out for most of the first week with a withdrawal headache! I went from about 2 litres of coke a day, plus sugar in tea/coffee and on cereal to NONE. It did go after about four days, so there's hope!

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Thanks ) I must admit after suffering for 2 days I allowed myself a little bit (starting with a couple of biscuits!) each day then cut it down slowly. Couldn't stand the headache anymore! Seems to have gone now and first week weigh in went really well, 4lbs off despite the sugar relapse! Thanks everyone for your advice! X