I think i have the Keto Flu

(Patrick) #1

I’m over a week into keto but i think i’m experiencing the Keto Flu? Brain fog, headaches, feel like garbage, no energy. It’s been this way for a few days, why is it hitting me late? I was fine and had energy then this hit me all of a sudden.

#2

Why? Everyone is different. KCKO

(Patrick) #3

I had 2 cups of Pacific Organic Chicken Broth (590 sodium per cup) earlier, i’ll try the sea salt i have in my kitchen (500 sodium per 1/4th teaspoon) In my meals and buy a huge bag of spinich to mix with my spring mix as i’ve not pooped in nearly 2 days due to lack of fiber and i’ll get lots of posassium from that. I went YEARS feeling worse then this pre keto because I never took care of my health or my vitamins/water and sat at home playing video games all day and little to no excercise. It’s really hard to do anything when you get older (33) I have noticed now, so I have to do something or i’ll feel like death everyday for the rest of my life.

(Ellen) #4

Hey, 33 isn’t old! You’ll feel better soon and then for the rest of your (longer) life :laughing: remember you’re doing something positive and all will be well.

#5

I quit smoking at that age and started jogging. Now 41, I run commute and race marathons. Good luck with your new life!

For the late keto flu hit, it may be that you lasted a week to be in ketosis. If your carbohydrate or protein intake was on the high side it’s quite possible. If you don’t cook expect a shitload of hidden carbs…

(Patrick) #6

Feeling better, I went out and bought a bulletproof coffee which always gives me energy and more awakeness rather then dealing with the flu. I dunno if that’s a wise idea or not though? Thanks guys.

(Jacob Wagner) #7

I see nothing unwise about a fatty coffee. If that helps then go for it.

–Jacob

(Patrick) #8

Just meant in terms of if that cancels out the flu and restarts it or something. I feel fine today except my back I took out 3 weeks ago. Just gonna wait for the huge energy boost people get on keto.

(Patrick) #9

Well, I think it’s gone now. Yesterday I had more energy then I have had in years, I was bouncing all over the place at work and even after a long brutal 8 hour shift where everything was going wrong I still had a TON of energy and later that night went out to buy some stuff and felt awesome on my walk and told myself I never wanna feel like I used to again. So I guess the flu is now over. Today I’m tired but I’ve had so little sleep and I worked again. Not ate in nearly 2 days, so i’ll be eating later even if I’m not hungry, I need my nutrients.