Beth

I had a similar experience when giving up the carbs.
I work in childcare, pretty demanding job both physically and mentally
and became quite ill in the first week.

I changed my diet slightly by reducing the amount of carbs I ate and
having them during the day when my body needed them the most.
Look for foods that have less than 5g/100g carbohydrates in them and
have them for breakfast and lunch and then no carbs at dinner time.
Once your body has adjusted to it and/or your workload diminishes, you
can reduce carbs even more.

Good luck with it Beth.

Fran

--- In rosacea-diet-users-support-group@yahoogroups.com, "myboy.spike"
<myboy.spike@...> wrote:
>
> Hello all:
>
> I'm about a month long lurker, but first time poster. I'm so happy
> to be here and so appreciative of everything Brady has done for
> those of us with rosacea. I've had rosacea 20 years (diagnosed). I
> recently discovered Z cream and the diet via another forum (demodex
> solutions). I am 3 weeks into the Z cream routine and started the
> diet 3 days agao. I have ZERO sugar (obvious or "sneaky") in my
> kitchen now. The only carbs I have are allowed (cheese and exact
> veggies discussed in Brady's book). Here's my problem: On day 3 of
> the diet, I am SICK. Obviously, I'm coming off a predominantly carb
> diet. I am very weak, shaking, have a never-ending massive headache,
> am lethargic and cannot even sit up without feeling very ill. The
> worst: I'm so dizzy that I sometimes bump into the walls when I
> walk. My dilema: I'm self-employed and as a result, have no sick
> time or vacation days due me. Not only can I not take 30 days off
> to rid my body of carbs and get used to this new regimen, I can't
> take 3 days off to do it. I know my health is more important than
> work, but that doesn't change my obligations at the moment. HELP!
> Although I am completely determined to get off carbs, would it be
> possible to wean myself as opposed to quitting cold turkey as I have
> attempted to do with results that leave me basically unable to
> function? I'd rather add a few carbs and function than give up all
> together. If that is possible, what amount and from what foods
> should I add a few carbs with? Any suggestions on what time of day
> to add them...or how to add them and what would be the least I can
> add so that once I feel stable enough to function, I can begin to
> lessen them again so I can get off completely. Truly, I want
> off carbs, as I think they are not only a huge contributor to my
> rosacea, but to other problems, including weight gain. I know if I
> add carbs of any kind, I won't be on the diet, as stated in the
> book. I want to do the 30 day diet as written by Brady, but I cannot
> be this sick and meet my obligations to work and my family. I'm
> wondering if adding more veggies would help in lieu of something
> really bad like a little rice or bread or cereal.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch, Beth
>