I just started a controlled carbohydrate diet and dont feel very good. Whats wrong?
It is actually quite common to experience, weakness, headaches and nausea for the first couple of days. While it may seem like this is because the diet is not good for you it is actually sugar withdrawal. Your body can become addicted to sugar (and also white flour) and what you are feeling is withdrawal similar to a withdrawal from drugs. It typically takes about three to four days for the body to convert from a sugar metabolism to a primarily fat metabolism. After the transition, those people who felt icky at first usually report high energy and clear thinking throughout the day. This happens because the body balances its nutritional needs so as to stabilize it’s blood sugar level. It results in elimination of blood-sugar peaks and valleys throughout the day and puts an end to mood swings and periods of lethargy.
