Feeling exhausted today

[jessiejess]

I'm over the carb addiction and, from what my ketostix say, deep into ketosis. I've had so much energy since Thursday but today I'm just dragging ass. I woke up at 8:45 (I usually wake up at 7), ate breakfast, and then went back to bed and slept hard until after 11. That is UNHEARD of for me. All I have energy for is being a couch potato. I need to do laundry and clean my house. I'm not even vacuuming today. I turned on my roomba instead. I'm totally OCD about clean floors so the fact that I don't even feel like getting up to vacuum says a lot about how tired I am.
I have an elliptical right next to me and I need to get on it but I just don't have the energy or motivation at all. I took a vitamin B which I HATE because vitamins make me puke. Now I'm drinking a monster. Still nothing. Lethargy. I don't even have the energy to go layout by my pool because that would involve getting on my bathing suit, putting my hair up, putting on sunscreen, and setting up my spot outside and that all just sounds exhausting to me. I NEVER skip an opportunity to lay in the sun or be in my pool. It's one of my favorite things to do and since it usually rains on the weekends, I take every chance I can get to be in the sun.
I've worked out every day with the exception of one since last Sunday. Yesterday I elevated my elliptical and increased the resistance for the first time since I've started working out again. Even with that I had enough energy to go for 45 minutes. I felt awesome afterward. Then I went and got in the pool for about 2 hours. I can't even fathom 5 minutes today at 0 elevation and 0 resistance. But I've got to find the energy to do it because I'm afraid that if I skip one day, I'll skip another and then another until I'm not doing it again.
I only had 5 grams of net carbs yesterday so I am thinking that is the problem. I didn't try to only have 5 grams. That's just the way it ended up at the end of the day. I met my quota for fat and protein, actually went over it, but fell 15g short on the net carbs. My calories were super low yesterday too. At the end of the day, I still had over 800 to consume when factoring in what I burned working out, which was over 400.
Regardless, I've got to find a way to get up and get moving. I know I can do it if I just take that one step over to the elliptical and just start. I'm already dressed for it. I know it will make me feel better. It just seems insurmountable right now. But 5 minutes is better than no minutes at all.
Or maybe today is just meant for laziness. I don't know. I just know I'd like to accomplish something before I have to go back to work tomorrow. UGH.
Somebody send me some energy!!

Until tomorrow, take care and have a great day!!

[Tenloris]

Maybe it’s what they call the ‘keto flu’-and I think that’s supposed to be when you go from burning sugar to burning fat....make sure you’re getting enough sodium.

[Stacey03]

Jessie, You're probably feeling so tired because of the changes in your diet. Have you thought about just working out for 4 days a week and having some rest days? You need rest days and thats less pressure. I bet if you wrote those workout times in your diary for 4 days a week you would stick to it. I don't think that you have to be so fearful about having to do it everyday.
I know that you know all this! Im just saying it out loud to you to remind you!
Also there is a very self loving thing in knowing you need to rest and letting yourself. Working out 4 days a week and resting and trusting your process will work. I've done the studies ;-)
It's also really easy to burn out if you go hell for leather after a period of inactivity because thats generally very tiring. I've done those studies too ;-)
You're doing amazing and you will reach your goal. Yup. Be nice to yourself Jessie :-)

[denzel]

Hi Jessie,

Sorry to hear that you have had a big crash.

I think that you "went at it" too hard, too fast, too much.
You radically changed your diet /WOE (Way Of Eating) ALONG with a huge increase in exercise.
Remember - baby steps.
Also, I am guessing that there is a component of you having "keto flu" as well. It certainly doesn't sound as though you were nourishing yourself/supporting yourself and your body. You lost a great deal of water weight along with electrolytes in a very short period of time. A lot of folk going keto find things like bone broth supportive for both electrolyte and fluid replacement. Also it doesn't sound as though you were getting any healthy fats in (butter, coconut, avocado, olive oil).
It could be worthwhile you consulting with a dietitican who specialises in LCHF for support and guidance.
And cut back on the exercise! Remembering to only increase time, interval, or effort slowly and incrementally.

All the best.

[Dutchie]

Don't go overboard now!

I know, those withdrawal symptoms are no joke...

[jessiejess]

I actually already went through keto flu and it sucked. I do think I just needed rest days. That said, I did get up and workout yesterday. I somehow mustered up the energy and went at that elliptical for 30 minutes. When I lost my weight the first time, I worked out 6 days a week for over a year. The only reason I stopped is because I broke my ankle (damn stilettos). I was laid up for 6 weeks. After that, I was afraid of hurting it and never really got back into my gym routine but I tried. I started working with my trainer again and went at it too hard one day and, of course, got hurt again. After that I never started up consistently again until now. I'm kind of an all or nothing person so diving in head first is usually what I do. It may not be the smartest thing but it's just me. I actually really enjoy working out and I always feel fantastic afterward. I do need to take rest days though in the beginning phase of this. Today is my birthday so I'm not going to workout today. I'm still going to log my food and track my macros so I don't go over. I've been tracking religiously. I just really need to get in more water. That's my weakness. I'm probably very dehydrated and that could be part of what was wrong with me yesterday. I forced water and took potassium since I tend to get deficient in it. I forget to drink water. I drank nothing but water for so long that I just hate it. I want something with flavor. Even though they are absolutely horrible for me, I drink carb free Monster. I let them go flat first. I have probably 2 a day. Yes, I know they are bad for me but they keep me going if I feel blah. I was drinking red bull a few months ago and that is even worse so Monster is actually an improvement. Lol. And they are definitely an improvement over the wine and vodka I was drinking. I quit coffee a long time ago because I can't drink it without lots of flavored creamer and creamer is so fattening so I have a Monster in the morning instead and one around 3 when the clock starts moving slower at work. Why do clocks move slower from 3:00 - 4:30?? Lol.
Thank you all for the feedback. There's so much support here and it really means a lot to me. Every one of you are right. I do need to ease up and make sure I'm eating enough. I probably did have some keto flu yesterday from not eating enough carbs Saturday. I'll just keep tracking until I get it all balanced out. I do use butter now and religiously eat one avocado a day. I love avocados. My trainer is also a nutritionist so I may get his input on this too. That's a very good idea. These are all good ideas.
Thanks again!!

[Dutchie]

You are such a strong woman Jessie!
I can't give you any advice, but I can and will cheer you on!