Day Two of Optifast

Hi All,

I'm on day two of optifast and it's rough...The headaches are the worst. Did anyone else get them?

You're going through Ketosis flu/Atkins flu, a quick trip to google will give you some more info but basically your body is breaking it's addiction to carbs. It only lasts a few days and then you'll be right as rain. Hang in there, it doesn't last long.

I think of it as being similar an alcoholic or drug addict going through withdrawl. I know my body was highly dependent on sugar and carbs....its quite an adjustment. It seems the worst of things passes around day 4/5. I remember during this time my energy was awesome, my stomach lost its usual BLOAT and I slept fantastic!!! So maybe you will experience some of those good things too.

Good luck through your OPTI, just remember to breathe and take one day at a time !!!

Ha I am also on day 2 and having the WORST headaches particularly after having the Vanilla shake. Blegh!

Try adding some SUGAR FREE TORANI syrups in a magic bullet with ice... my fav was red raspberry in the vanilla. I kinda loved them!!!!!!

I had the Vanilla with SF Vanilla syrup this morning and it wasn't nearly as bad so I'm thinking maybe it was just the Crystal Light that did it for me. I will try SF Raspberry syrup today!

I've seriously got a stores worth of syrups here and still ordering more... Gotta make these 4 weeks interesting ahah.

Ai am also on day two and I love the chocolate one! I haven't had to add anything to it so far we will see after 4 weeks if I say the same thing lol I also had a headache today but thankfully it's gone now I am hungry but enjoy my cup of broth and the time when its time for my shake. I find in between shakes I make sure I drink a giant bottle of water to stay hydrated just remember to stay busy and think about the end game