Just wanted to check and see if anyone else has had the range of 'symptoms' I've had since starting LLL. I'm curious because early last year I did a food intolerance test and soya came up high. I had a year avoiding soya but of course there's quite a bit in the LL packs. Wondering if that could account for the following but thought I'd sound you all out...
The main thing is wind! I've had so much stomach-gurgling and (sorry but...) loads of flatulence. It's amusing to a degree, but obv can be a little embarrassing or uncomfortable. Is it normal?
Secondly, mild stomach cramps after drinking the milkshakes.
Generally, loose bowel movements.
Headache threatening every day - a weird, prickling feeling between my eyes, a bit like having a sinus headache, and feeling a little congested. Doesn't seem to develop though. I expected headaches with entering ketosis but not to continue into week two. I'm just keeping on with lots of drinks to keep headaches at bay... Still getting that prickling sensation though.
Starting the diet last week I was utterly exhausted, which I put down to entering ketosis. It was strange though as this is not the first time I've low-carbed and when I did it 8 years ago I didn't suffer any 'entry' reactions at all. Maybe I'm just older and more knackered..?
Lurking in the back of my mind is that it could be this soya intolerance at play. Which is a bit of a bu88er, as avoiding it would severely limit which packs I can choose. Otherwise I guess I would have to just live with these symptoms for as long as it takes to shift the weight!
What do you guys think...? Any words of experience or wisdom to share?
Kathy
The main thing is wind! I've had so much stomach-gurgling and (sorry but...) loads of flatulence. It's amusing to a degree, but obv can be a little embarrassing or uncomfortable. Is it normal?
Secondly, mild stomach cramps after drinking the milkshakes.
Generally, loose bowel movements.
Headache threatening every day - a weird, prickling feeling between my eyes, a bit like having a sinus headache, and feeling a little congested. Doesn't seem to develop though. I expected headaches with entering ketosis but not to continue into week two. I'm just keeping on with lots of drinks to keep headaches at bay... Still getting that prickling sensation though.
Starting the diet last week I was utterly exhausted, which I put down to entering ketosis. It was strange though as this is not the first time I've low-carbed and when I did it 8 years ago I didn't suffer any 'entry' reactions at all. Maybe I'm just older and more knackered..?
Lurking in the back of my mind is that it could be this soya intolerance at play. Which is a bit of a bu88er, as avoiding it would severely limit which packs I can choose. Otherwise I guess I would have to just live with these symptoms for as long as it takes to shift the weight!
What do you guys think...? Any words of experience or wisdom to share?
Kathy