Hello Awesome Keto Community,
I’ve been on the Keto diet since the day after Mother’s Day, 5 weeks as of today. Stats- I’m a healthy 39 year old working mom of 2 kiddos. I’m 5’-7” and currently 157 lbs and 34% body fat (Dexa scan taken 3 weeks ago). Starting weight was 162 so I’ve lost about 5 lbs.
I’ve listened to probably hundreds of podcasts, read extensively Jimmy Moore, Maria Emmerich and Jason Fung’s books. I’m in Ketosis, keeping my carbs below 20 grams a day, tracking my macros, etc… But I’m still Hungry and Foggy.
I’m consumming at least 3-5 extra grams of salt per day and drinking bone broth at least once a day. I’m constantly tired, hungry, nauseous.
I think it’s worth mentioning that I’ve had historically low blood pressure and my fasting glucose was last around 71 (Early May- my last bloodtest pre Keto - up from 69 in November of 2017). This has lead me to believe that I need way more electrolytes, which I’ve been taking, as well as some mineral supplements etc. I love the effects of a 1/4 tsp of salt on my hand but the effects only last about 15-30 mins before I drop off again. Other than this, my bloodwork has always been fairly normal although I am on 1/4 grain nature thyroid for a sluggish thyroid.
If it’s right for my body, my goals for Keto are to loose another 15 lbs +- and get into the 25% body fat zone if possible. Most of the weight loss so far was lost within the first two weeks, so was it mostly water?
For the most part I’ve been absolutely in love with the Keto lifestyle, I’ve been released from my fear of fat and the satiety of eating fat has felt inspired and healing. I have been attempting a modified 18/6 with BPC in the morning around 7 am but still pretty weak/tired by 9/10 am. And when I start eating, I find I either stay hubgry for the whole window or I eat too much and quickly become nauseated.
I have done hot yoga for years 1-2 x per week which I’ve continued to do pretty regularly through Keto. I’ve had one workout where I felt like super woman but mostly I’ve had to be very gentle on myself since the electrolyte/low blood pressure issue makes Keto hot yoga a little challenging for me stamina-wise.
I’ve gotten back in the kitchen in a big way and am really enjoying making healthy Keto meals for myself and my family (modified for my kids where needed). So wondering where to start. Am I still in Keto adaptation stages? Pretty tired of feeling like this.
Thanks for any help!