Low Carb & Atkins Diet

Angi@bs · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject: lack of energy for excercise

I started Atkins a couple of weeks agö, till then I worked out 3-4 times per week, no problem. Since starting Atkins Ive noticed that once I hit ketosis, I seem weak and not quite "fit" enough to do a proper workout.

Does anybody have a similiar problem?any suggestions. I do eat my veggies and my fats and meats...I am *still* on induction...but post Atkins flu Wink

I want to continue my excercise "regime"...

Tril · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject:

I complained about leg fatigue when going up stairs or walking up a hill and someone else said they took potassium for muscle fatigue. I started taking it and it worked. Yesterday on my walk I had the same feeling again and realized I'd forgotten to take my potassium for two days. Maybe there's something to it after all.

Angi@bs · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:14 am Post subject:

wow! I feel the same about the stairs...thought it was the workout Rolling Eyes

I will definately try it. How about Magnesium? Ive heard that its also good for the muscles. I need to have the energy for my workout..

so potassium it will be!

Angi@bs · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject:

Hello world!

For everybody that works out- or not so much...! dont forget your potassium and magnesium!!! Wink

ever!

Unbreakable · New Member Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 12

This is aweful advise but it's what I do and it works. About an hour before I go to the gym I drink a 5 Hour Energy. When I started Atkins it killed my workout. I had no energy. After about 15 to 20 minutes I was dragging the ground. The 5 Hour Energy gives me the boost I need, my heart rate stays in an acceptable range, I get in about a Two and a half hour workout, and I'm losing more weight. Even with the fact that I'm packing on muscle. I don't suggest you do it. That's up to you. But it's what I do and it works for me. The De-Caf version is worthless by the way.

finkelmc · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:16 am Post subject:

Thanks for the potassium tip!

Tril · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:12 pm Post subject:

The four key micronutrients needed for muscle contraction are magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium. Make sure your daily supplement has 100% RDA on mag, cal and potassium. You probably don't have to worry about getting enough sodium (2000mg is the RDA).

HTH

Kisten · New Member Joined: 09 Feb 2010 Posts: 15

Thanks for the tip..Really a helpful...