Hi Everyone! I’m nearing the end of my 5th week of keto. Weeks 1-4 were amazing. My energy level and mental focus were through the roof. Now in week 5, I’ve been sleeping poorly due to massive leg cramps and headaches. My energy level is super low. My ketone readings have lowered as well. I’ve been taking extra magnesium, and a lot of extra salt, but it only helps a little. I’m keen to KCKO, but I just need some reassurance that this too shall pass. Has anyone else experienced this? Thank you so much!
5 Weeks In - feeling tired
Monurse
(MelissaH)
#2
I’m with you on the fatigue, and I’ve read that it could be a nutrional imbalance of some kind. I also think that part of it may be in my head. Like I’m supposed to all of sudden fell like a superwoman and clean my whole house. Keto effects everyone differently. I’d try B vitamins and potassium and see if that helps!
Regina
(Empress of the Unexpected)
#4
Avocado, leafy greens, nuts and seeds. For even more potassium and magnesium.
Monurse
(MelissaH)
#5
I watched a recipe video on YouTube for an electrolyte salad. It’s delicious. All the things listed above all in one bowl
PaulL
(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?)
#6
Especially make a point of increasing your salt, since it will help with your magnesium and potassium levels. Try to get 2-1/2 tsp. a day of table salt (but this includes the salt already present in your food).
skepticalgiraffe
(Jennifer)
#7
@Monurse @Gracebowen @Regina @PaulL
Thank you to all of you for your suggestions! Potassium was the thing I was missing. Yesterday I started drinking @Brenda 's Ketoaid, and today the rocket fuel is once again coursing through my veins!! Ketone readings are up! Slept like a baby last night, no headache, no leg cramps. Life is good. Thanks everyone! 