Hello. I have tried Adkins before and have had similar problems. I am on day 2 and have a really bad headache. I am a sugar addict so I assume this is my body's response to not getting the sugary snacks I usually eat. I was wondering if anyone else experienced headache's on a lowcarb diet and I would like to know if they will eventually go away. I can handle this for maybe 4 or 5 days I think but not much longer than that. Thanks!!

Hi laurie, nice to meet you!

Some people have headaches at the beginning of the Zone due to the release of arachidonic acid as the body begins to burn stored it's stored fat . It should eventually go away if this is the cause of your headache. The way to get rid of these headaches sooner is to temporarily increase your fish oil dose. If your's is AA release headache, the good news is it means you're definitely entering the Zone. Hope you're feeling better very soon!

Well if the headache means I am burning some fat then yay!! But I can only handle it for short time. It is definately due to the lowcarb diet because I never get headaches and only get them when restricting carbs. I will up the fish oil and see if it helps. Thanks for the advice. If I can just push through the headache phase I think I'll be good to go. The lowcarb thing totally eliminates my sugar cravings! Thanks again and Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to you to laurie!

Please keep us updated and good luck!

Welcome to the Zone, and the forums!

A headache in the first week is normal. I got one too, and it reminded me of the kind of headache I'd get when I would do a detoxification cleanse. I adjusted after about a week, even without fish oil (though I take fish oil now).