Hi, I’m just starting my 2nd week on BSD and have strictly kept to 800 calories a day — a HUGE change for me and I’m proud of myself for finally taking charge of my weight and health! I didn’t feel super tired the first several days, but today and yesterday, I feel exhausted. Anyone else? Is this normal? Why now? What to do about it (besides nap all day….) …I should add that I lost 5.5 pounds last week (Week 1 on the plan). I realize half of that may be water weight. Perhaps strong weight loss is making me tired? Appreciate any feedback you can share.

Hi TrishMarie

Yes, what you are experiencing is totally normal and goes by the name of carb flu. Don’t be surprised if you get headaches too. Look upon it as a good thing, it means your body is running out of carb energy and entering ketosis, learning to burn your stored fat. Happy times.

Keep going, it will soon pass and you will be amazed at how much better and more energetic you begin to feel.

Well done on your loss to date.

Thanks much for this helpful and encouraging feedback!! I’ll hang in there. I had expected these symptoms 1st week, just not this late. So good to know it’s normal in 2nd wk too.

Everything’s normal in every week, Trish. Some people have had carb flu that lasted for three of the 8 weeks. Some never got it at all. We’re all weirdos in our own way. 😀

Ha ha. So true. The manifold diversities of the human body!

Hey, you speak for yourself Essie😜

Weirdos indeed😨😉😄

Just keep going Trish, and it’ll all come right.