Zero energy day.
jumanajane
Posts: 438 Member
Hi all, I got up this morning having slept quite well but feel that I have zero energy today! Heavy head and an effort to even lift my arms. (Hubby says to tell you that it doesn't apply to my tongue muscles though!!!
0
Replies
-
***lost half the post! !!***
0 -
And again! Argghhh. Anyone know a reason or how to resolve. Thanks0
-
I've had days like that through this process. It was recommended to me to drink a lot of water and replenish electrolytes, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. @DittoDan posted a good link about that, I can't link on my phone so hopefully someone else will be able to.
Also let your body rest some, if you feel that tired don't try to push yourself let your body adjust, hope you feel better soon.0 -
^^^This. When that happens to me I have an electrolyte drink and make sure I take my multivitamin. If you don't have blood pressure problems, drink some broth for the extra salt. I'm on hbp med, but I still have the broth occasionally and it makes me feel better. Hope it works for you! Take a day of rest, too.0
-
This is really good to know. I felt like this yesterday so could not do my normal exercise.0
-
BTW is this what you guys mean? http://highfive.co.uk/product/hydrate/zero
How often do you have it everyday or just when you are low energy?0 -
I haven't seen that one, drink powerade zero and put lite salt on most stuff and just started taking a magnesium supplement at night. Also in the beginning I would drink broth from bouillon, I did not like that too much but it did help.0
-
Don't know about other people, but that's the kind of product I use. Mine is from Nuun.
I don't use it daily, prob every two or three days.0 -
Glad to here I'm not the only one feeling lethargic, I'm in my 3rd week of keto diet and feeling like this also, I am going to look for an electrolyte drink, any recommendations as to where to buy a specific drink with sodium , magnesium and potassium ?0
-
Here is the link that helped me http://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2013/04/16/Keto-flu-and-Sufficient-Intake-of-Electrolytes
0 -
Thanks @auntstephie321 I think this is a substitute for the powerade. I'll incorporate the broth too and look into the lite salt. @micenspicy1 The lite powerade should be easy to find as it is from the coca cola company. The tablets I mentioned are from healthfood stores but there is a special offer at my local bicycle store in the uk.0
-
@samko1976 I'm going to have to see if I can find it in the states. That's what I was originally looking for when I find the powerade. @micenspicy1 I get mine at bj's they sell a case for 12.990
-
Thanks for your help. I already take Magnesium, use Lo salt for potassium and normal salt and drink 3 litres + a day and have been through keto flu weeks back. This is an occasional happening so I guess I'm not getting enough of something or perhaps its a mini healing crisis as my body clears out and resets yet another mistreated area. Yesterday was my lowest weight (up 500gm/1 lb today though) so maybe its settling into a lower weight....I can but hope!!! I tried using stock cubes but they all contain MSG which I am very sensitive to so had to stop.
@samko1976 most chemists in uk stock electrolyte balance sachets but I have no idea if they contain sugar or not...probably! Lol.
Just asked Dr Google and Dioralyte RELIEF is sugar free and readily available in chemists and supermarkets healthcare aisles and pharmacies in UK!0 -
If sleep and electrolytes are OK, the only thing that sticks out to me is that you had a low-calorie day yesterday. Your body will down-regulate metabolism if your calorie intake is consistently low, but it doesn't look like you're doing that. Try eating a good meal?0
-
From what I've found even after you go through the major keto flu, your still not fully adapted, at least for myself this is true, and it can take a couple months to be fully adapted. I had it really bad probably two weeks ago and then felt great, but about once a week I'll have a day or half day where I feel awful. Also more fat helped on those days too.
Sounds like you know what your doing
0 -
auntstephie321 wrote: »Here is the link that helped me http://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2013/04/16/Keto-flu-and-Sufficient-Intake-of-Electrolytes
This is incredibly helpful! I like the list of low carb natural sources of magnesium, potassium and sodium.0 -
Thanks again all. @wabmester I have my cals turned off this month so didn't know that. I wasn't hungry at all though. I've just made up for it then by eating low carb pizza,lol. That should redress the balance!
Would you still get 'flu' days even after 10 or 11 weeks?0 -
BPC always revs me up !0
-
jumanajane wrote: »Would you still get 'flu' days even after 10 or 11 weeks?
I think the flu is mostly about low sodium, which is caused by ketones in your urine. As long as you're getting enough sodium, I don't think you'll suffer from keto-flu. Also, the ketone level in the urine seems to drop for some people over time, but I think the level can still spike depending on both diet and exercise.
0 -
Kitnthecat wrote: »BPC always revs me up !
Lol. That's why you are always whizzing around full of energy! Can't stand it unfortunately.0 -
lol, I do have energy all day ! I sit next to our lovely dietitian at work who is 26 ( I'm 53) , and she often comments on how I never get tired, and I never take a break, I just drink my BPC and 8 cups of water all day. We have some lively debates. I think that eating carbs slows people down and that's why I might have more energy than a 26 yr old very fit girl who eats a standard diet. But I had already set myself up well for the day by eating eggs in the am...0
-
@jumanajane .... I've been feeling the same way for about the last week. Someone also suggested broth and a break from exercise. I love working out, and was worried about taking a break from it, but I'm listening to my body. So I didn't exercise yesterday or today, and I've been drinking broth the last couple days. It does seem to help.....0
This discussion has been closed.