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Lets talk headaches!  This is my third time around attempting weight watchers (on green) sweets are my problem.Lets talk headaches! This is my third time around attempting weight watchers (on green) sweets are my problem. I started January 21st and have lost 8 lbs already. However. my headaches are fierce (happens every time)! I checked myself out at the doc to ensure i wasnt diabetic or have high blood pressure (I dont) so im assuming its sugar withdrawal. Anyone experiencing this? Mine are daily at this point.  

Answer 1

Try some of the WW chocolate snacks or protein bars or, if you bake something (ie: cookies) only use 1/2 the amt of "real sugar" & the other 1/2 use steivia (a gradual w/ drawl)

Answer 2

Sugar withdrawal will do that. You're doing great. Give it some time.  

Answer 3

Do you or did you drink caffeine on a regular basis?  

Answer 4

Are you drinking enough water?  

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At least 4 bottles a day.  

Answer 5

I got major headaches on blue. Switched to purple and the headaches are gone!  

Answer 6

I was having lots of headaches, found out its the Sorbitol on my B12 vitamins.  

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@stateless Hope you feel better soon!  

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@ontina thank you. I just had to switch to a non sorbitol formula!  

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@stateless you are most welcome!  

Answer 7

I get real bad headaches when trying to get off sugar. I have found if I can stick with it for a couple of weeks they start to die down. To help when they flare up, I eat fresh fruit (apples, halos, pears, bananas, etc). Also, Ive found a little caffeine (coffe or tea) will also help.  

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@council this is helping me as well.  

Answer 8

Sugar withdrawals

Answer 9

Definitely more headaches thinking it’s the sugar free items I’m eating.  

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@laflam im half way thinking the same thing as well!  

Answer 10

Eat a little sugar and slowly taper down. Don't go cold Turkey. Loosing 8 lbs worth a daily headache? Good luck.  

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@oilskin yes  excederine is life!  

Answer 11

Are you using artificial sweeteners? Google foods that can cause headaches!  

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@extramural yes indeed.  

Answer 12

8 pounds in 2 weeks? You are not eating enough.  

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@oech5771 im eating all 60 of my daily points. Im also working out. I dont use my dailies or fit points, and im not hungry. Im pretty heavy so I know the heavier you are the easier it is to drop weight.  

Answer 13

Are you having artificial sweeteners? Some people get headaches from them. aspartame is a migraine trigger for me (which stinks because I used to like some of the crystal lights, and it’s almost impossible to find sugar free gum without it)

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@eustasius yeeees. Im eating sugar free gum. Sugar substitute. Flavored water. great thought.  

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Good luck. Not all flavored water use that sweetener. See which ones bother you.