Three days in and I'm a grouch

(IP) #1

So days one and two not bad (no noticeable side effects/benefits/problems) but today day three I’m really really grouchy as in peoples’ breathing makes me want to hit them bad. I suppose it could be PMS but it would be almost half a week early for that and I’m not usually THIS irratible. Carb flu maybe? I am having icky tension headaches so that might be it.

Anyone else? Tips on soothing the grouchies because I don’t even like being around me right now.

Looking forward to settling in on the forums.

#2

Hang in there! It will pass and then you’ll feel amazing! Welcome!

Make sure you’re keeping your electrolytes up: sodium, potassium, and magnesium.

If you can stand it/actually like it like some: drink some pickle juice.

(Mike W.) #3

Eat lots of fat.

(Christina Cundiff) #4

It’ll get better! Bone broth might help (or pickle juice like someone mentioned). Salt on the tongue a couple times a day helped me get through, too (& extra water). Make sure you’re eating enough (I found it hard to stop thinking of fat as evil after many years of being told to avoid it and just didn’t eat enough . . . well, that and 30 years of being told that calorie restriction is the only way to lose weight contributed to me not eating enough). Be gentle on yourself, it’s ok if you’re a bit cranky, especially since this sounds out of character for you. Find ways to nurture yourself through the transition if you can. I haven’t met anyone that’s held steady on into keto adaptation and regretted it, so try to remember that this is temporary and will have a great result. Keep us posted.

#5

Three days in - well done, stick it out its sooo worth it. All the above tips should help. I’d also suggest getting to know your new best friends butter, bacon, salt, cheese, eggs, smoked salmon and the crew. My bestie atmo is slow butter poached pork belly yum! As for people breathing within earshot, let them know if they like breathing it might be wise for them to do it elsewhere for a few days. Or you could grab some headphones and devour some podcasts! There are 2 keto dudes somewhere that gave a good one :grinning:. I love my headphones when I’m feeling antisocial. Keep us all posted I’m sure you will find a lot of support here. Anyway keep it up and good luck

(Richard Morris) #6

Another thing worth knowing is that there are fats that have to jump through some hoops to get digested, and there are fats that get a priority pass straight into available energy.

The first kind you have to have insulin low enough for them to get into your cellular furnaces to be burned for energy. These are most of the fats you eat, and all the fat you store. In the early days your insulin level may not have gotten low enough - so on top of everything else new your body is dealing with … you probably have an energy shortage.

So the trick to know is those second kind of fats are short and medium chained fatty acids.

About 50% of butter is saturated fat, but in every 100g of butter, 11.3g are short and medium chained fatty acids. Butter is 3% butyric acid (4:0), 2% caproic acid (6:0), 1.2% caprylic acid (8:0), 2.5% capric acid (10:0), 2.6% lauric acid (12:0). So 10% of butter you can think of as instant energy.

Coconut oil is even better. in every 100g of coconut oil, 54.5g are short and medium chained fatty acids. 0.5% caproic acid (6:0), 6.8% caprylic acid (8:0), 5.4% capric acid (10:0), 41.8% lauric acid (12:0). So over half of coconut oil you can think of as immediate energy.

(IP) #7

So a bit of an update… I’m starting my second week and am feeling better, definitely not as grouchy as day 3 and 4. Starting to become a bit restless (like hard to sit still) but it’s aimless energy that’s been hard too focus. Anyone else experience this? How did you focus it? I’m not really craving anything sweet anymore. YAY! And I’ve lost almost an inch in my largest spot around my abdomen and an inch in my hips, over all my belly looks flatter. Not sure if it’s just water weight or real progress…

Eta: thank you for all the encouraging responses, they did help.

(Hillary Anderson) #8

Hey there. I am new to this site but not new to Keto. Are you familiar with Dr. William Davis’ Wheat Belly? You may likely be suffering from gliadiin protein-derived opiate (yes, opiate!) withdrawal from wheat and gliadin-containing grains. I assume you have removed grains from your diet if you are doing keto. He talks about the hell of this withdrawal. I have been off grains for a long time but the withdrawal is a totally legit thing and it is not all in your head. Hang in there! Sounds like you are doing great! It will be worth it!

(Duncan Kerridge) #9

I was pretty grouchy when I started out, it passed. As for the aimless energy, do something with it! After six months I still get days like this, I have to out for a long walk, or chop wood, or something else physical. I find my body just demands I do something physical every day these days or I get restless.

#10

2 weeks - nice! thanks for the update. Sounds like you’re kicking goals. Restless, if you cant sit still then dont. i’d focus any excess energy you have on anything positive you feel passionate about, dont waste it :slight_smile: just dive into what ever you love. if you cant focus it where you want then exercise will show it who’s boss. BTW its most defiantly real progress, you are smashing it.

(KB Keto) #11

Great Work! I found that anytime I started feeling off - it was due to lack of electrolytes

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Got some in me quick and started feeling better

Also, Richard mentioned it above about the types of fats and how they break down. I found early on, drinking ‘bulletproof’ coffee (2tbsp kerrygold unsalted (cuz salt in coffee = meh), 2 tbsp raw coconut oil, and 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream) did wonders in helping me adapt (plus it tastes delicious - dont forget to blend it really good)