https://drbubbs.com/blog/2017/1/top-3-mineral-deficiencies-on-a-ketogenic-diet-and-how-to-fix-it

Yes, when starting keto, my fiance, daughter, and I were in the bathroom a lot the first week.

After the initial adjusting, we had a burst of feeling great and extreme energy that lasted about a month.

Those first few days felt weird!!

Up electrolytes!! Avoid Foods that cause insulin spikes and inflammation (even the low carb ones).

Shouldn't be hungry though at all, what does your calorie intake look like?

I also suggest, going into privacy settings, open diary to friends, and getting a friends list going with others on keto.

To initially start dropping weight on Keto is lot simpler than the internet (information highway of confusion) makes it out to be.

I like to keep ranges for everything so I don't stress.

65-75% fat
15-25% protein
5-10% carbs (20-25 net grams or under, the only real grams I pay attention to).
No less than 1300-1680 calories, I try for at least 1400 (hard some days).

But as long as I come close to the ranges by a digit or two, I'm happy!

I add olive oil, cheeses, and creams to just about everything I cook. I also eat a few servings of veggies and fruits almost every day and still come in under 20-25 grams net carbs.

I eat when hungry and listen to my body. But usually end up IF 16/8. Not intentionally, just not hungry for hours after waking.

Good luck, it's easy and filling!!

No need to keep fat super high. That’s probably why your stomach is upset.
Don’t limit protein either.
Eat meats and non starchy veggies and cook with normal amounts of healthy fats.
That’s keto.

Hi Mactiosk, I am on day 29 (and I feel fantastic) so its all fresh in my memory... Sounds like you are doing everything pretty much right, yes, the first few days feel weird as anything. After a lot of reading and watching youtubers I decided to add supplements for Magnesium and Potassium, and I also upped my use of salt... This helped me avoid most of the symptoms of the keto flu. Yes the bathroom thing is normal, essentially your stomach enzymes are saying "Hey! where did all the carbs go, we need to regroup". It will take a while for the right enzymes to be present to break down the fat properly... in the meantime you will have the runs or the opposite for a while. Bummer huh (oh the pun!)... But you will get through it..
Also normal is a stop in weight loss for a while once you are settled in, at about the 2 week mark, this is also normal as the electrolytes balance things out... You will still be losing fat, but your body retains a bit more water now that it knows what to expect.
You will feel more energy as you go along probably within a week, some people have this really strongly, I found it is definitely there for me, but not as intensely as others claim. I do however feel really good.
And finally, you will also start to look at your diary and realise you are very low on calories.... because you simply wont be hungry.
At the end of the day.... To be in ketosis all you need is one thing... Keep your carbs below 5% of your daily intake and keep your calories around the amount recommended by MFP. Protein should be moderated (over 40 you should be up to 30% protein)... Using things like extra oil on your salad, or using Mayonaise as a condiment helps boost up fats, while you do this to bring up your calorie count.
Hope this all helps.

Thread is beneficial for others but it appears the OP closed her account. Just sayin'.

Electrolytes is definitely a thing. I normally do a sugar-free electrolyte drink mix in a bottle of water plus take a daily vitamin just to make sure I get what I need. If you are hungry then you either aren't eating enough, or are eating the wrong things. I normally have an eggwhite omelette in the morning with provolone or mozarella cheese, veggies, and a side of 2 pieces of bacon. I am normally not hungry at lunch at all so I drink a protein shake with unsweetened almond milk. I found a company called FNX that makes a pretty keto friendly protein shake that tastes like mint chocolate, which is my absolute favorite ice cream so that helps to curb the sweet cravings too. Dinner I try to eat no later than 6 and that is normally where I get the most caloroes in the day, but I am also nirmally up for several hours after that. If you want to go out and drink at all, then the cheapest way to handle that is to buy a bottle of mio in your favorite flavor and order a vodka soda and put a serving of mio in it. That will be the least amount of calories and is absolutely zero carbs. On days you work out you need to add more protein to that day to help your muscles recover. Also, part of the "keto flu" symptoms you are feeling is because your body is detoxing from sugar and gluten. Neither are really healthy for your body and act almost like addictive substances so think of this stage as something similar to going cold turkey off heroin. You're going to get sick, but that is where the electrolytes and PLENTY of water comes in. I drink no less than 8 cups of water a day, but it depends on your health, activity level, and the weather outside.

What is keto maintenance?

I’m not yet at that stage but I am curious non the less.

scottyaus2732 wrote: »

What is keto maintenance?

I’m not yet at that stage but I am curious non the less.

I still keep net carbs under 20 a day, but I have increased calories to maintain my goal weight.