3 weeks, still fatigued with brain fog

(Aa_44) #1

I started keto 3 weeks ago, haven’t lost much weight but my stomach feels much better and I’m less bloated . I am 5’8F, started 160lbs, down 7lbs. But I can’t shake the tiredness and weakness. I am eating 15-20g carbs, 95g fat(sometimes I find myself over) and 75g protein. I typically have been under my 20g carbs, is it too low too fast? I caught a virus for a week and have just gotten over that, so I don’t know if it is left over from that. I have also started IF, but am not feeling hungry, as I have coffee with heavy cream to tie me over until my first meal. Any suggestions on how to handle the brain fog and fatigue?

(LeeAnn Brooks) #2

Took me over 4 weeks to get past that stage.

#3

Get plenty of water and salt. Also snack on pumpkin seeds, spinach and avocado salad daily for magnesium and potassium.

(Aa_44) #4

Thanks, I started with the salt, but stopped when the headaches went away. I have 1/2 to a whole avocado everyday for breakfast and take 500mg of magnesium daily. I will get back on it.

I also read that upping my carbs for a short period of time might help. I had a few (30, got carried away) cherries which is probably 20-25 carbs itself. Is that a bad idea? I’m assuming if I do that to stay away from grains?

(Aa_44) #5

Did you feel better than before? Or just the same?

(LeeAnn Brooks) #6

Things started improving in week 5. They were vastly better by week 6. And yes, I feel better than I did pre-Keto now.