lack of energy for excercise

[Angi@bs]

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

[Tril]

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]

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

Hello world!

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

[Unbreakable]

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]

Thanks for the potassium tip!

[Tril]

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]

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

[Dani5]

What about Vitamin E? Would it make any difference to get some more Vitamin E as well? I know it is also good for muscle weakness, just like potassium, calcium and magnesium.