Head aches, but from what?
KaneWorth
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Hey guys. I'm currently at 155lbs and have been losing weight since May. Lost a good 20 pounds, which is good. Anyway my diet consists of high protein and fat and lower carbohydrates which can range from 40 - 170grams per day depending on what's going on. I try and drink plenty of water during the day and am managing around 1300 - 1700 calories per day total in order to lose the weight plus I weight train 3 times per week and do cardio 2 - 4 times per week.
So that about briefly sums up my situation, now to the question. What's been causing my head aches for the past few days? Is it lack of water as lately I've not been having as much due to work? Or is it simply being on too low calorie for too long? Any input would be great thanks!
So that about briefly sums up my situation, now to the question. What's been causing my head aches for the past few days? Is it lack of water as lately I've not been having as much due to work? Or is it simply being on too low calorie for too long? Any input would be great thanks!
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dont' know but i have the same problem. Been having terribale headaches and I know I am drinking enough water. Been only losing for two weeks. But my Cal restriction is 1200-1300 (been meeting that). If anyone knows a reason that would be great!0
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Possibly lack of sodium, especially if flushed out by too much water with restricted carb intake.0
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Have you given up on caffeinated drinks?
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? Who knows?! Could be many things from allergies/hunger/stress? If they are horrible and new onset and don't get better soon go see a dr, especially if you normally don't have headaches or haven't changed anything in your routine.0
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You are a 22 yo male eating 1300-1700 calories per day? Eat more.
(How tall are you btw?)0 -
It could be lack of water, could be stress, could be low calories... try downing the water and do some gentle stretching/meditating-type stuff for a few days and see if it helps. And also, you're a young guy and eat about the same amount of calories as this 43-year-old woman... I'm betting you burn more than I do. Eat up, my friend.0
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If you have just started working out just recently it can be your back adjusting to the new strains.0
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I agree with yarwell. It's very likely a lack of sodium. Have some chicken broth, or put a little salt in a glass of water and drink it and see if you feel better. If it helps that was the problem.0
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The minimum you should be consuming is 1500 calories. That being said, dehydration? Caffeine withdrawals?0
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When it comes to headaches for me the usual culprits are:
1. Not enough water.
2. Eating too few carbs: I need a minimum of 35% of daily intake to be carbs to feel good.
3. Not eating enough calories. I need 1650 net calories minimum. I usually net 1800 calories with medium physical activity and eating back exercise calories.
So I would look to water intake first and go from there.0 -
water,,, drink lots and lots..0
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It could be sinuses from the weather changing or a host of many things.0
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Depending on where you live it might be allergies. Ragweed causes the majority of my headaches
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If I drink too much water and don't get enough salt I get headaches. But you mentioned you are not getting as much water as usual. Have you made any diet changes recently?0
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Lasmartchika wrote: »Have you given up on caffeinated drinks?
No I still have coffee once or twice a day
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If I drink too much water and don't get enough salt I get headaches. But you mentioned you are not getting as much water as usual. Have you made any diet changes recently?
Well yes and no, I mean I upped my fat intake and lowered my carbs slightly but the calories are the same. I felt better from that. But with work commitments I can't drink enough during the day it's not cramped into small time frames
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crazyjerseygirl wrote: »Depending on where you live it might be allergies. Ragweed causes the majority of my headaches
Possibly but I've never been allergic to anything0 -
sunandmoons wrote: »It could be sinuses from the weather changing or a host of many things.
This may be it actually, it is getting very cold here but in some days it's still warm, British weather is terrible lol0 -
SafioraLinnea wrote: »When it comes to headaches for me the usual culprits are:
1. Not enough water.
2. Eating too few carbs: I need a minimum of 35% of daily intake to be carbs to feel good.
3. Not eating enough calories. I need 1650 net calories minimum. I usually net 1800 calories with medium physical activity and eating back exercise calories.
So I would look to water intake first and go from there.
This is what I initially thought so I will be doing this, thanks for the advice 0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »The minimum you should be consuming is 1500 calories. That being said, dehydration? Caffeine withdrawals?
Can't be caffeine as I never have much anyway and I've not cut out my daily coffee intake really, it could be the calorie thing though0 -
rockmama72 wrote: »It could be lack of water, could be stress, could be low calories... try downing the water and do some gentle stretching/meditating-type stuff for a few days and see if it helps. And also, you're a young guy and eat about the same amount of calories as this 43-year-old woman... I'm betting you burn more than I do. Eat up, my friend.
Believe me as soon as I've got to the finish line next week I'm going to be eating plenty of the good stuff0 -
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MoiAussi93 wrote: »I agree with yarwell. It's very likely a lack of sodium. Have some chicken broth, or put a little salt in a glass of water and drink it and see if you feel better. If it helps that was the problem.
Salt water check. Doing it now. Thanks man0 -
Okay I appreciate all the help and quick responses you guys have given me and would like to thank you all!0
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just to add in, im a migraine sufferer and if i go most of a day with no starchy carbs, i get headaches that don't leave until i get some starch sugars! try eating a slice of toast, sounds crazy but worth thinking about x0
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SafioraLinnea wrote: »When it comes to headaches for me the usual culprits are:
1. Not enough water.
2. Eating too few carbs: I need a minimum of 35% of daily intake to be carbs to feel good.
3. Not eating enough calories. I need 1650 net calories minimum. I usually net 1800 calories with medium physical activity and eating back exercise calories.
So I would look to water intake first and go from there.
Quoted for Truth.
Dehydration and lack of Carbs (if you don't have allergies) can be murder on the brain. Brain cells derive energy from carbs. they cannot use protein or fats.
Headaches can also be caused by a build up of toxins in the brain. So if increasing your water / carbs don't take them away - schedule an appointment with your Dr. and get it checked.0 -
sunandmoons wrote: »It could be sinuses from the weather changing or a host of many things.
This may be it actually, it is getting very cold here but in some days it's still warm, British weather is terrible lol
Have you recently turned the heat on? Until the dust burns off the radiators, I have problems. Now I blast the heat and leave for a few hours.
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