Eating Better;  Feeling Worse

I remember when I first started taking sugar and starchy stuff out of my eating plan over 20 years ago.

I felt like crud.  I had a headache, my stomach wasn’t happy, and I was (to say the least) super grouchy.

My body was switching its primary fuel source from the sugar and starch on my plate over to the fat stored on my body.

The good news is, those feelings went away pretty quickly.  Along the way I learned ways to minimize (or even eliminate) those icky feelings, and I share those secrets with my VIP Coaching clients.

But the fact is, feeling a little “off” after changing your diet is pretty common, and it can catch you by surprise ….

Because how could you feel worse when you are taking steps to feel better?

If it happens to you, here are a few possible causes:

• Change in fuel supply:  When you change the way you eat, your body has to get used to changing over to a new fuel supply.  This can cause headaches, fatigue, and irritability.  The good news is, this is usually temporary and you’ll start feeling better as your body gets used to the new foods.
• More fiber than you’re used to:  If you have been eating a low-fiber diet and suddenly start loading up on it, it can take your digestive system a while to adjust.  Try gradually increasing the amount of fiber you eat instead of making big changes.
• Dehydration:  It's important to drink enough water throughout the day (especially if you boost your fiber).  If you're not getting enough fluids, you might start to feel worse.  But this doesn't mean you should be indiscriminately pushing gallons of water ... that could make things really dangerous.  Send me an email asking about this phenomenon!
• Lack of planning:  It can be harder to stick to a healthy diet if you're not planning and preparing your meals in advance!  This can make it harder to eat enough food and/or eat balanced meals.

Just keep in mind that it takes time for your body and mind to get used to a new way of eating.  Let me know if you'd like to get some extra accountability help!

Committed to your success,

REFERENCE:

www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_side_effects_of_changing_your_diet/article.htm