Carb hangover?

[alislim]

I have reduced my carbs and increased my protein. Last couple of days I’ve felt drained

And sluggish. Like I’m hungover only I’m

Not. Is this carb withdrawal? 😄

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg]

Hi alislim, if you reduce your carbs you need to increase your healthy fats. Here's a link which you should find helpful.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[alislim in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Thank you. Will have a look shortly. Will the increase in healthy fats help with feeling rough?

[Shield-Maiden in reply to alislim]

Hi Alislim,

The feeling will pass.

Healthy fats is a good idea

Good luck with your new weight loss journey

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to alislim]

Maybe pop over to the Low Carb High Fat forum and ask there 😊

healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet

[alislim in reply to IndigoBlue61]

I will do. Thank you 😊

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to alislim]

You’re welcome 😊

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Hi you need to make sure you're drinking enough water and getting enough salt too. Your body will soon adjust don't worry 😊

[alislim]

Thank you for everyone’s input

[Peachy40 Maintainer 2 stone]

Check you are also eating enough foods that keep your iron levels up. An iron deficiency can make you feel tired and sluggish.

[alislim]

Hi Peachy40,

I know I’m not getting enough iron to be honest. I will look into more iron heavy foods and failing that take a supplement

Thank you

[ID23]

If you're trying to get into ketosis, too much protein will also prevent this

[Climb007]

Hi Ailislim this will pass. You are doing great. Good luck . You can do it 😊

[Bee-bop Maintainer 2st 7lbs]

Hi alislim,

When I started my slimming world plan I had this and I think regardless of if you are LCHF or not, changing your eating pattern can affect you. I reduced my carbs and sugar and when I brought it up in group a few people spoke of this feeling and it seems to be the changing from your routine to a new one. It did pass and I didn't increase my fats just my protein and swapped my carbs for better GI ones.