Maybe it's your first few days or weeks cutting out sugar, starches and processed foods. It's quite possible you are yet to feel the glowing effects of a Low Carb lifestyle that everyone has been talking about. In fact, you may be feeling pretty crappy right now. Read on!
“Carb-flu” or keto-flu”, as it’s been dubbed, is not an actual virus at all, but it’s a very real thing. The name comes from the flu-like symptoms that resemble a nasty, lingering cold. Carb-flu is a constellation of symptoms. It includes headaches, weakness, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, constipation and muscle cramps and is linked to the early stages of embarking on a Low Carb diet. At this point, many people give up on their new eating regime – feeling low is a real motivation killer. Yet, understanding what’s happening to your body and, more importantly, what to do about it, is key to overcoming these symptoms and moving forward to a whole new world of health.
Many metabolic changes take place when you first cut down on carbs. Insulin levels drop, along with blood glucose, causing a host of knock-on effects. Perhaps the most important is how we use energy.
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