I turned to my symptoms & treatments list to try to find a cure. I ended up taking another tablespoon of Potassium and drinking a cup of Tomato Soup with a bouillon cube. I should say at this point in the day I only had a 100 calorie shake for breakfast and nothing else. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that I simply didn't have enough calories and vitamins in my system. A few hours, and a bottle of water later, I felt much better.
It's a good reminder for me (and anyone) who is cutting back calories. Make sure you are drinking lots of water and getting the nutrients you need. It doesn't do you any good to cut back so much that you are no longer healthy.
Here's a small list of some of the symptoms that can come up while on this diet:
- Dehydration
- Lethargy
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Feeling Grumpy/Cranky
- Headache
- Gallstones
(This is in no way a complete list. I also am NOT a doctor nor am I offering any specific health knowledge for you. Please make sure you check with your own physician before you start any diet and if you suffer from any of the above symptoms!)
On another subject, I highly recommend Crystal Light's Grape Favored Energy drink. I tried it for the first time today and really like it. First of all, after one bottle I was bouncing off the walls. That's probably because I haven't had a lot of caffeine (or food!) since I began this diet. So I can truly say it's energizing. Also, it tastes like Grape Kool-Aid which is one of my favorite drinks. So now I can have something similar without all the sugar or calories. Yay!
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