Having been diagnosed as Pre-Diabetic, with a BMI of nearly 40 and around 4 stone overweight, I decided to adopt a Low-Carb diet. Having established my macros, it seems I'm actually following the Keto diet and am in my fourth week. With some weight loss to be pleased about, I'm finding the food enjoyable and have no problem following this way of eating. My average split of macros per day (by calories) works out to Carbs (5%), Protein (29%), Fat (66%).
However, it is not without it's difficulties. The dreaded brain fog seems to have hung around for over two weeks now, with bouts of headaches. I ensure I drink at least 2 litres of water per day (normally a little more than that) and have resorted to taking two Electrolyte Plus supplements a day to keep my Potassium, Mangensium and Sodium up (I really don't like salt on my food). I have a mug of Bouillon some days, but the fog never seems to clear. I'm wondering if low-carb suits me. I guess I was previously carb-heavy (cereal for breakfast, sandwich/rolls lunchtime, meat and rice/chips in the evening), so maybe it's an adaptation thing, I don't know. My BG is slowly dropping over the weeks, the fasting figure has gone from around 6.2 to 5.3. I've lost just under a stone in a month, so I know low-carb is working for me, but I haven't yet had the burst of energy and increased mental awareness that people speak of. Perhaps I need to up my carbs, somewhat. Your comments are welcomed.
However, it is not without it's difficulties. The dreaded brain fog seems to have hung around for over two weeks now, with bouts of headaches. I ensure I drink at least 2 litres of water per day (normally a little more than that) and have resorted to taking two Electrolyte Plus supplements a day to keep my Potassium, Mangensium and Sodium up (I really don't like salt on my food). I have a mug of Bouillon some days, but the fog never seems to clear. I'm wondering if low-carb suits me. I guess I was previously carb-heavy (cereal for breakfast, sandwich/rolls lunchtime, meat and rice/chips in the evening), so maybe it's an adaptation thing, I don't know. My BG is slowly dropping over the weeks, the fasting figure has gone from around 6.2 to 5.3. I've lost just under a stone in a month, so I know low-carb is working for me, but I haven't yet had the burst of energy and increased mental awareness that people speak of. Perhaps I need to up my carbs, somewhat. Your comments are welcomed.