Im 38f, 166lbs, I Crossfit 4-5 times a week, powerlift as time and body allow 3 times a week…for the first 2.5 weeks I was eating 1600 calories. I hit a wall hard after a 6 mile trail run and was not able to recover for an entire week after. I felt like I was in a severe caloric deficit, shaky, weak, and just felt terrible. After some recalculating Ive decided I should be eating 1800-2000 calories. High intensity training is fine up to about 15mins, and then I feel like hell. My husband has been feeling great on Keto but hes not exercising consistently. I have lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks, so I cant complain about that. BUT the energy issue while working out and after is a drag. What are your experiences with Keto and Crossfit?
Keto week 3, still struggling with energy levels
Emacfarland
(Erin Macfarland )
#2
That is a lot of high intensity exercise…you may need to slow down a bit while you are adapting, keep up with sodium, electrolytes and eat enough. I wouldn’t shy away from veggie based carbs, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. You’re still adapting really it might take you time to notice higher energy levels with that much high intensity training.
4dml
#3
Unless you have a unusually low BMR, I think you’re still too hypocaloric. You workouts plus daily activity could easily be 1200 calories add a BMR of 1300 and you’re up to 2500. So if you’re only eating 1800, that’s a good recipe for feeling like crap.
Sandysha
#4
Thank you for confirming what Im feeling. My husband has suggested that 2000 cals may be too much, I dont think it is at all. I have reduced my training, mostly because my body is demanding that I do. I appreciate your feedback. Im gonna go eat 
