Back on the train, but with Keto this time.

Kevdudebro

I’ve been off and on MFP for the better part of a year now, and I think I’m going to finally lose this weight. I started a Keto plan that I honestly believe I can stick to. Anyone have any experience with Keto flu? I’ve got some worries, as I’m prone to depression. Anyone get depressed when going through Keto flu?

WholeFoods4Lyfe

Keto Flu is just an electrolyte imbalance. Make sure you’re getting your electrolytes and you’ll be fine.

GinetteHaz

I’ve been following keto for a few months and the keto flu gets better!

Megan_smartiepants1970

I am a keto'er mainly for reversing type II diabetes...I have lost 23 lbs. since March ...Most keto'ers up there sodium to at least 3000mg....we drink keto-ade which is water , 1 tsp lite salt and any flavor of mio...we drink broth with salt ....pickle juice.....I would suggest getting magnesium Citrate if you get leg cramps....Best of luck to you on your journey

Kevdudebro

Thanks for the replies everyone. I might buy some bone broth on the way home from work just in case.

Lillymoo01

As far as depression goes, some do experience increased symptoms when on keto as it can affect serotonin levels. For others, the level of depression has improved with keto. You really wouldn't know which camp you lie in until you give it a go. Just don't persevere with a diet if it has a negative impact on your mental health when there are other methods to lose weight. I firmly believe that mental health care has to be our priority.

Good luck with the weight loss.

lemurcat2

Yeah, it can exacerbate depression, but there's no reason to assume it will (I have struggled with depression off and on and tried out keto for a while after I'd been eating 100-120 g carbs on average, and felt good and didn't experience keto flu, although I also was careful to increase my salt intake and I eat a lot of veg (good for potassium and magnesium). The only real symptom was less physical energy (when running up stairs or what not) for a week or so.

Just try and see.

Ultimately, I didn't have any particular benefits from keto so went back to a way of eating where I could have fruit and beans and so on, but you may find that you do.

Blythmag

I've been on keto for 3 months now, had very little keto type symptoms if any.we all react differently so heed the advice above if it comes along.ive taken no supplements and I've been fine all the way.
It's not for everybody and I understand why, it just works for me and I'm losing weight and keeping it off.The biggest thing I've noticed is my lack of appetite these days
Good luck