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Muscle fatigue

fataalic
fataalic Posts: 73 Member
edited January 9 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi All,

I have a question,

Since I started this "high protein, low carbs" way of eating (I deliberately don't want to call it a diet, LOL) , I have been experiencing some muscle fatigue, mostly in my arms and shoulders.
I don't exercise every day, and I sure don't overexercise. :)
But, when I reach up to get something from the cupboards, for example, I get this tired feeling in my arms, they feel kind of limp.

Is that normal, and is it because of carb. deficit?

Has anyone else experienced this?

Replies

  • cherryblossomrose
    cherryblossomrose Posts: 41
    Hello
    Just searched and found your post on muscle fatigue. I got very tired upper arms while at work for no apparent reason today. Also on high protein low fat/carb way of eating for some months. Also drinking a lot of soya milk - might this be the problem?
    If you have any insight, I'd be grateful.
    thanks
    Cherry
  • meglettuce
    meglettuce Posts: 17 Member
    I used to cycle alot and found my legs would just give up suddenly after lowering my carb intake. I found a good vitamin and mineral supplement (I use centrum performance) stopped this for me.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    bump
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    No, that is not normal under any circumstance. I encourage you to go and see your doctor.

    I don't know anything about low carb diets, but I also advise stopping and eating more balanced if you feel that this is what's causing your fatigue.
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