Could this be low blood sugar?

Question

I am trying to lose weight and I have started exercising regularly and now am changing my diet. I normally crave lots of sugar and fatty foods so I have cut back and it seems that if I am not giving my body sugar and fat like normal that I get really tired, crabby, headaches and nauseaous(sp?). In your opinion is this sugar withdrawl or something else? Thanks~

Answer 1

It's sugar withdrawal. Be careful about how much bread, rice, and pasta you eat as well; your body converts these into a type of sugar in your system as well. Withdrawal is hard to go through, I know, I had gastric bypass surgery and had to cut out sugars and carbs out of my diet; it was a killer (for a while), but things will get better. When you start to feel that way try eating a piece of fruit or some carrots; they have good sugars in them. Or at least they are better for you. Good luck in your quest. I'm pulling for you.

Answer 2

well first off you cant be addicted to sugar so no withdrawal.
low blood sugar is more likely to cause you to be so tired you wont have the energy to work out . there lots of other symptoms but i don't think you have that.
you are cutting out sugar so i take that to mean you don't eat chocolate for one . you may also have reduced or stopped tea or coffee because you want sugar in that . if that is the case its more likely caffeine that you are missing out on . if that is the case then you can either go cold turkey or reduce slowly.
another thing that might cause your troubles is just plain old hunger. eat normal amounts of food in total for a entire day that means you can snack in the day just as long as you don't end up eating too much . i suggest you do that eat little bits of food all day long until your used to that amount of food . then when you have adjusted to that amount you will be able to eat regular meals 3 times a day . don't cut out caffeine at this time its too much .
keep up the good work .

Answer 3

You might want to cruise the pharmacy aisle and look for snack bars, etc. that are designed to balance your blood sugar. Use these just before exercising to buffer the effects These symptoms are typical of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which can be caused by your body using more energy, on top of not having it's normal intake of fat and sugar. I had this same problem when I was working a very physical job. I had to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to keep my protein levels up and have a snicker's bar on hand for emergencies. Orange juice is another source of good "emergency" sugar. Good luck and Blessings

ps. Google hypoglycemia...it can give invaluable information about symptoms, treatment, and when you should see a doctor about it. ;)

Answer 4

Sugar withdrawals.
You will feel better in about a week, if you stop eating sugar. Here's more info, and a plan to withdraw from sugar
http://www.radiantrecovery.com/index.html

You don't "need" any form of sugar- you need complex carbs.

Answer 5

Add fruit to your diet. They contain natural sugar, except of that eating fruit has a very good influence on metabolism and helps to remove toxins from organism.

Answer 6

Yes it could be,Due to the change in your diet..Try eating sweet fruit to get some natural sugar,Or try juicing sweet oranges..

Answer 7

You need some form of sugar...eat apples and bananas

Answer 8

In the first week you can certainly have some "withdrawal" symptoms. It will pass.