Can’t walk up my stairs lol

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newbies
fasting
#1

Hi there! I’m so glad I found this forum such a great wealth of information and experience.

I started a strictly Keto Diet about 10 days ago but prior to that I was doing intermittent fasting and lower carb. My urine test strips show that I’ve been in ketosis (from .8-3.0) for over a week, I had a day of “Keto Flu” but have been taking electrolytes and increased my salts. So far I’ve dropped 12 lbs and have been rocking on but OMG… today I can’t hold my arms up or walk up my stairs. My muscles are soooo weak it’s comical and I’m sleepy.

Any practical advice on this issue would be appreciated :slight_smile:

(Natasha) #2

This happened to me in the beginning too! It lasted a couple of weeks and then passed. My legs (and arms) felt equal parts lead/jelly! Only suggestion is to make sure you are having enough salt and are well hydrated. I don’t remember doing anything specific to ‘fix’ the feeling, just one day realised I wasn’t struggling anymore!

(Running from stupidity) #3

Are you eating enough?

#4

Juice, I eat quite a lot. I eat based on hunger but track what I eat so it’s usually between 2000-2200 calories per day and I’m 5’7” so that’s a pretty decent amount. I figure once I become fat adapted I will be able to roll those calories back.

(Ashley) #5

I had the same thing happen, just keep your electrolytes up, my body adjusted within a week or so and I was back to normal, some take a few weeks. Your body is just adjusting to the different fuel source. As long as you can still do tasks day to day and have no dramatic issues I would just push through it!

#6

Thanks ash. Just taking it easy until this part passes. :slight_smile: