headaches

Needachange84
Needachange84 Posts: 310 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Yesterday I ate very healthy and clean, something my body isn't used to, and I ended up getting a bad headache that still hasn't gone away. I don't drink caffiene so thats not a reason. I'm wondering if I put my body into some kind of shock because its so used to unhealthy calorie loaded meals, whereas yesterday I was under my recommended intake. Help please!

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  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Or maybe you just have a headache today. I do and I haven't done anything different at all.
  • walkwithme1
    walkwithme1 Posts: 492 Member
    I found that when I changed the way I was eating I had headaches at first. After a few days they went away. Make sure to drink plenty of water and stick with the healthy eating. It will be worth it!
  • Needachange84
    Needachange84 Posts: 310 Member
    Actually my headache started before I went to bed lastnight and because of it I was unable to sleep well :/ Thanks walkwithme1, I was sure thats what it was going to add up too but thought I would get some advice. Yes it will definitely be worth it in the end! :)
  • walkwithme1
    walkwithme1 Posts: 492 Member
    If you drastically changed your sugar that may be the problem too. My body had to get use to all the changes. Now, if I am eating the right way and put something bad in my system it makes me really sick. (Which is a good thing)
  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    Pay attention to how you feel after you eat. Eating clean shouldn't mean only eating only 1100 cals/day. When I was new at all of this stuff, I thought it'd be a great idea to only eat 1200cals/day when my body needed WAY more. If I don't eat enough I'll always know it- I'll eat headaches all throughout the day until I eat a big meal.
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    What do you mean by very healthy and clean? Many take this to be a diet that is actually quite restrictive, low in calories or low in one nutrient or another. Did you drink and eat enough to keep your blood sugar up?
  • Shellz206
    Shellz206 Posts: 97 Member
    Lots and lots and lots of water! Also, try having some peppermint or pineapple!
  • tndejong
    tndejong Posts: 463
    it could be low blood sugar? also try spacing your meals out a little more and be sure your eating a little something every 2-3 hours. if you did exercise on top of what this site recommend then maybe it was too few calories. try eating fruit when your feel the headaches come on and a little more protein and healthy carbs to keep you level.
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I just went and peeked at your profile hoping to sneak a peek at your diary. Since we're not friends I obviously couldn't see it but I did notice that your profile says you're pre-diabetic. One thing you might want to look at in your diary is your sugar intake (natural and added.) Blood sugar raising rapidly then dropping can cause a headache. Also if I don't eat enough I can get a headache. Like someone else said, make sure you're drinking enough water too because dehydration is definitely a cause of headache. Just some things to think about! Hope you feel better soon.

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