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SpeakToAmanda
SpeakToAmanda Posts: 11
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Third day of Paleo, and I must admit, I'm not feeling too hot. I'm headachy, tired, sore, and am having the worst mood swings ever. I also have little energy and just want to curl up and sleep all day.

Is this the dreaded adjustment period I've read so much about? If so, how long did yours last?

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  • ischmelle
    ischmelle Posts: 203 Member
    I would guess so! About 3 days in, I got a horrible cold and headache. It was awful! But, it only lasted a couple days and then I felt better. The worse the cold/flu, the more stuff you probably had built up in your body to get rid of. Ironically, it's your body's way of thanking you!
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    Push through. Watch you carbs (sugar). I does get easier and you will eventually feel amazing if you are eating healthy foods and adequate fat.
  • SpeakToAmanda
    SpeakToAmanda Posts: 11
    Thank you! It is the 5th day now, keeping my carbs around 70-50 with today being 50, and I am feeling a little better than I did yesterday. How long did your adjustment periods last?
  • spatulathumbs
    spatulathumbs Posts: 125 Member
    The first time I started, about a year ago, was worse than this time. This time it was over in one or two days. I made sure to keep my good fats nice and high, and remain satiated all day, that helped. Watch your sugars, make sure you are getting good sources of salt and potassium, and enough water. :)

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