Can anyone tell me why?

(Bynabi Hong) #1

I started keto diet on 21/6 rite after my menstrual cycle, since then my period is gone!!! I’m not overweight, just wanne shed couple pounds…I have been keeping my net carb intake within 30g, I’m in ketosis but not really losing weight at the moment.

I lost 3lbs in the first 3 weeks of keto diet but those lbs come back since early August…
And it has been 2 weeks I’m having horrible sleep…feel like im having water retention…just feel rough anyway…have read article saying increase carb intake may help sleeping condition, but I’m not evening losing weight from having ketosis…should i just give up :-(:cry:

I ate too much bad carbs in the past especially during pms…

(Christopher Bingel) #2

I’m a boy, but I’ve done a lot of reading in this department in support of my wife, who also does keto.

Getting fat adapted can really alter your hormones, a lot of which are transported by fat. Assuming you’ve peed on a stick to make sure there isn’t the other possibility, I wouldn’t worry too much. You may want to be prepared, as I’ve read a number accounts of ladies starting keto who have also experienced periods of biblical proportions.

I hope it goes without saying, but if you at any point feel ill, unusual pain, or just think there’s really something wrong, get thee to the doctor.

Hope this helps.

(Rachel) #3

I always stop having my periods when I restrict my carbs and go into a high level of ketosis. As soon as I increase my carb intake, 2 days later my period starts.

30 grams of carbs might be to high for you right now. Try not going over 20 grams or carbs and increase your fat intake. Also Google “Fat Fasting” it is a great jump start…

(Rachel) #4

Don’t give up!!!

(Khara) #5

@Bynabi_Hong Are you getting enough protein?

(Linda Culbreth) #6

Doc. Adam Nally says women in keto of child bearing age become way more fertile. As Christopher mentioned in around about way, are you pregnant?
2nd - you might up your salt.

(Judi Campion) #7

Check out Leanne Vogel of Healthful Pursuit. Most of her blogs are geared towards women’s health and a Ketogenic diet.