Have you tried eating more? It's good to be under calories, but you're way under today! Also, here's a trick that works for me. I buy that Carefree sugarless gum in dessert flavors. You know, Key Lime Pie, Root Beer, Lemon Bar, Apple Pie, etc. I eat one stick after lunch and dinner, or when I'm really craving something sweet. It works great! By the time I'm done chewing, craving is gone.

Have you tried eating more? It's good to be under calories, but you're way under today! Also, here's a trick that works for me. I buy that Carefree sugarless gum in dessert flavors. You know, Key Lime Pie, Root Beer, Lemon Bar, Apple Pie, etc. I eat one stick after lunch and dinner, or when I'm really craving something sweet. It works great! By the time I'm done chewing, craving is gone.

You may be experiencing some symptoms of keto flu.

"What is “keto flu” and how long will I have it?

During the induction phase of a Ketogenic Diet, most people experience a horrid “flu” that often makes people believe from the start that it isn’t right for our bodies. Consider it the first test in one of your many trials to come. The flu is a manifestation of your mental and physical dependence on carbohydrates and the body is essentially going through a phase where it has to learn to use fat as fuel.

Keto flu can be treated by replenishing your electrolytes. (See next section.)

The flu-like symptoms should dissipate in a few days or weeks. But be warned: For as long as you eat low-carb, if you don’t take care to get enough sodium, potassium and magnesium (a.k.a. electrolytes) in your diet, you may experience fatigue, muscle twitching, headaches, muscle cramping, and in severe cases, arrhythmia. Leg cramps may be the most common sign that your electrolytes are out of balance."

http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq#wiki_what_is_.201Cketo_flu.201D_and_how_long_will_i_have_it.3F

As far as cheats go, I think it depends on the individual. I've had to learn from experience though that for me cheats are much more worthwhile when I have them rarely, go for quality over quantity, stay in control and try avoid the guilty and sick feeling afterwards and by doing extra damage control (extra workout time).

I've been following this diet for quite a while and I can honestly say that the longer I do it the easier it gets.

I don't drink beer often, but when I do I drink Budweiser Select 55 because it has 2 carbs.

Here's a relevant image.



I hope this helps!