Fatigue after lunch?

jfmp

Hi, I have been having 1.5 tbs MCT oil in the morning with coffee, then I have the following lunch macros:

calories-600 protein-35 fat-50 carbs-7

Afterwards, I need a nap. It really interferes with work. I am hungry before I eat. Is this something that will/might resolve itself? I have been on a keto diet almost 3 weeks and it doesn’t feel like it’s related to keto flu. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it? I am thinking maybe a lighter lunch(?) But, since I don’t “eat” breakfast, I don’t feel my calories are all that high. I am also very active, workout-wise.

Sunny_Bunny_

Have you been supplementing sodium?

jfmp

Yes, and adding it to my lunch. It doesn't feel like keto flu. It's like - food . . . BONK!!

cstehansen

What specific foods are you eating?

Cheesy567

Maybe try eating half the meal, wait a couple hours and eat the other half during a mid-afternoon break? If you're too hungry at noon to only eat half, try eating the first half earlier. (Like 10 and 2 o'clock mealtimes)

jfmp

<= 1 oz cheese, 1/2 tbs kerrigold butter, 5 oz ground beef, 1/4 large avocado, 1 1/2 cups lettuce

WVWalkerFriend

If you are a diabetic you might want to do a BG test. When I have those moments its related to sugar rather than sodium.

kpk54

Chiming in to say if that is you and a current picture in your profile, you look quite trim and fit!! I also like your meme "I train like a girl. Try to keep up".

I'm curious as to why the MCT Oil. I've been maintaining for 3 years, one of which has been keto. I was "trialing" MCT Oil for about 6 months for a neurological movement disorder to the tune of ~400 calories per day and despite the fact it is a fat so could be perceived as satiating, it did nothing in regards to hunger (or the movement disorder).

I'm better served by eating food at breakfast (most days). I'd try eating something for breakfast and perhaps a lighter lunch.

cstehansen

@kpk54 - MCT won't be satiating based on how your body processes it. The parts of coconut oil that are satiating is what is removed. I use MCT in maintenance partly because it isn't satiating. Otherwise, I have a hard time getting enough calories.

@jfmp - I would agree about checking blood sugar before and after. I don't see anything in those foods that should cause sleepiness unless you have a very strange negative reaction to dairy.

jfmp

kpk54 wrote: »

Chiming in to say if that is you and a current picture in your profile, you look quite trim and fit!! I also like your meme "I train like a girl. Try to keep up".

I'm curious as to why the MCT Oil. I've been maintaining for 3 years, one of which has been keto. I was "trialing" MCT Oil for about 6 months for a neurological movement disorder to the tune of ~400 calories per day and despite the fact it is a fat so could be perceived as satiating, it did nothing in regards to hunger (or the movement disorder).

I'm better served by eating food at breakfast (most days). I'd try eating something for breakfast and perhaps a lighter lunch.

Thanks!!

I use the MCT oil because it has been recommended as a way to get into ketosis/adaptation by several resources. I was having bulletproof coffee, but that was too high in calories. I stuck with the MCT oil as a form of intermittent fasting (although I realize it’s calories so technically not a fast). I finish dinner about 5:00 pm, have the MCT about 8:30 am then lunch at noon.

You could be right about breakfast, but then I lose the option of intermittent fasting. BUT, maybe for me – and adding in that I train consistently and intensely – IF isn’t a great idea and the lunch with tons to digest is just wiping me out.

Thanks for everyone’s input!!

kpk54

cstehansen wrote: »

@kpk54 - MCT won't be satiating based on how your body processes it. The parts of coconut oil that are satiating is what is removed. I use MCT in maintenance partly because it isn't satiating. Otherwise, I have a hard time getting enough calories.

I wrote "could be perceived as satiating". Carry on.

KnitOrMiss

This could also be a cortisol crash...and your body's natural insulin reactions to food scheduling, even though you don't need the insulin now to process your foods, your body could still be dumping it in in anticipation of your former carber glory days...

It can also be related to natural tapering of thyroid hormone production and conversion.