What You Might Expect as a Keto Beginner

This post is about what you can expect as a Keto beginner. Beginning a Keto lifestyle comes with an expectation to lose weight. What it often doesn’t come with are a few hiccups in the beginning. It’s the restriction of carbs and being in ketosis that makes it so effective. It’s the promise of decreased hunger and increased energy that make it so inviting.

But what happens when it doesn’t start out this way? We give up!

So before you get discouraged, let me share some of the unpleasant things you can experience in the beginning on Keto that WILL PASS. A Keto lifestyle is not always just something that works for some people – it works for those who stick it out in the beginning.

Being Mentally + Physically Foggy

The first few days are typically manageable, but after 3-4 days you may experience some fogginess and an inability to be productive.

This happens because your brain is used to running on glucose. Before your body begins to burn fat as fuel instead of carbohydrates, it will need to adjust by using up all the glucose stores.

The good news is, once you’ve made it past this point the cloudiness will clear and you may feel more mentally clear than you did prior to Keto. In about two weeks, your body should be burning ketones as fuel and the fogginess will have passed.

Reduce fogginess by:

Starting Keto with intermittent fasting.
Eat more low carb vegetables with iron, potassium and manganese (typically green leafy veggies).
Remember your MCT’s when you are feeling tired!

Digestive Issues

Constipation and diarrhea are common when you begin a Keto diet. Either can be caused by dietary changes, water consumption and a lack of dietary fibre.

Reduce Digestive Issues by:

Drinking lots of water.
Get enough sleep to reduce stress.
Eat more low carb veggies that are high in fibre.
Take a Gut Health Supplement (this is the one I recommend)

Decreased Strength and Endurance

Your body will need some time to adapt to using another form of fuel for energy. You may even feel so drained that you are unable to workout. Not to worry though, like with the other inconveniences, your body will adjust in time.

For now, help your body to adjust by:

Make sure sure you are meeting your macros!
If you workout, try temporarily adjusting the intensity.
Those low carb veggies are a bonus here too. Again, the iron, potassium, and manganese will keep your energy levels consistent.

Well, that’s a quick snapshot of what COULD happen in the beginning of your Keto journey! Please keep in mind that not everyone experiences these challenges, and if at any point if you’re concerned please contact your doctor!

Staying hydrated, reducing stressors, replacing electrolytes (here’s a link to free samples of the ones I take), and a positive attitude will be your best friends! Otherwise, ENJOY being the healthiest you, you have ever been!

Amy XO

p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey

58 Comments

MARY FOWLER on May 12, 2021 at 2:07 pm

Thanks Amy
- Renee Miller on May 13, 2021 at 10:15 pm
  
  Appreciate the information.
- Debra L Clayton on May 13, 2021 at 10:53 pm
  
  Thank you Amy , I have been using the Axis Trebiotic and I am very pleased with the effects . You have alot of good products and I Love all the help that you share . Amy you are a blessing!
- Darla Gray on May 17, 2021 at 11:45 am
  
  Thank you Amy!
JoLynn Curtis on May 12, 2021 at 2:08 pm

I needed this. Thank you 😊
- Linda Wilson on May 12, 2021 at 3:27 pm
  
  Thank you Amy. Much needed.
- Chrissy Dejanovic on May 12, 2021 at 6:27 pm
  
  Thanks Amy , I needed this !
- Carrie A Opie on May 12, 2021 at 9:34 pm
  
  Thanks Amy!
Dawn Palmer on May 12, 2021 at 2:09 pm

Thank you! Great info! I have tried to start a few times and need to get back at it. I do drink a Modere Go every morning as my boost! Need to try Trim and the gut health product for my next order!
Thanks for all you do!
- Sol MARTINEZ on May 12, 2021 at 3:54 pm
  
  It’s funny I been doing keto for a little over 2 years with ucanketo wish I love 💘 and still feel like I’m new at it is always something we learn every time with your videos and all information you provide. Thank you 😊
Libby on May 12, 2021 at 2:15 pm

Thanks so much
- Penny Macormic on May 13, 2021 at 8:02 am
  
  I’m starting over after a year of letting myself grief the loss of my husband. I have spiraled out of control and need all these tips to find my way back.
  Thank you
  Penny
Karin on May 12, 2021 at 2:19 pm

Thanks this was a good read
Patti Tourand on May 12, 2021 at 2:30 pm

I’ve been on almost a month and still feel low energy. Keep hoping it will stop
- Alisha Morgan on May 13, 2021 at 6:17 am
  
  Thank you. Very helpful.
Debbie Campbell on May 12, 2021 at 2:31 pm

Thank for all the great tips! Best Keto group ever.
Denise bradburn on May 12, 2021 at 2:33 pm

Thanks AMU. I appreciate all you do. I do keto trying to have better control of my diabetes
Cathy on May 12, 2021 at 2:36 pm

Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻
- Sharon on May 12, 2021 at 9:37 pm
  
  Very Informative. Thank you very much!
Carrie on May 12, 2021 at 2:43 pm

Thank you for all the advice and the time you take to educate us.
Karen Fisher on May 12, 2021 at 2:49 pm

Informative , answered all my questions.
Thanks,
Karen
- Helene on May 12, 2021 at 3:11 pm
  
  Thank you for all you do! You are a woman full of information and advice. ❤️❤️❤️
Dianne on May 12, 2021 at 2:55 pm

So informative. Thank you Amy!!!
👏 👏 👏
Karen Gonzalez on May 12, 2021 at 3:12 pm

Amy
Thank you for this. It explains several issues that some of us have been thru.
You’re the best.
Love this woe.
Tricia on May 12, 2021 at 3:32 pm

Thank you, Amy. I always need reminders!
Amy on May 12, 2021 at 3:53 pm

Thanks, Amy. Just recommend your site to a friend considering keto.
Josephine mararac on May 12, 2021 at 3:57 pm

Thanks Amy.😊
Veronica Beasley on May 12, 2021 at 4:20 pm

Knowledge is power! Thanks Amy for empowering and enlightening us …#ucanketo
Linda Rudnet on May 12, 2021 at 4:22 pm

Thanks for all your encouragement. I have been struggling a little latley.
Donetta Prichard on May 12, 2021 at 4:30 pm

Thank you! I am so thankful for this information and for you and your circles knowledge.
Karen Oostveen on May 12, 2021 at 4:31 pm

Thank you Amy
Wendi Lassiter on May 12, 2021 at 4:34 pm

Getting back on Amy’s keto. Thanks for the motivation!
Robin on May 12, 2021 at 5:05 pm

Thank you Amy and your team for all that you guys do
Jennifer Charbonneau on May 12, 2021 at 5:28 pm

Thanks for the tips, as always.
Tara on May 12, 2021 at 5:30 pm

Thank you for all the wonderful info. My husband and I just started keto and this info can at the perfect time. Thank you for all that you do Amy food our Keto community 💖
Kathy on May 12, 2021 at 5:55 pm

Good pointers thanks Amy
Boucher Carla on May 12, 2021 at 6:01 pm

New on keto, Im into my 4th week, no wt. loss in 2 wks…I find trying macro calculation from Cronometer (your recommendation) and other keto websites, I get various readings…..its confusing & frustrating cuz I dont know which to use! I still get sluggish, bouts of brain fog & irritability crabby.. I have Dr Axe multiple collagen powder every am..also take magnesium, calcium w/Vit D daily, drinking at least 64 oz H2O daily….
Mary Marquez on May 12, 2021 at 6:35 pm

Your blog covers do much good information
Daisy Lee on May 12, 2021 at 6:41 pm

Thank you!
Linda on May 12, 2021 at 6:46 pm

Thank you 💕
Dar on May 12, 2021 at 7:07 pm

Thank you for all you do
Vananda on May 12, 2021 at 7:45 pm

Thanks
cathy on May 12, 2021 at 11:04 pm

Thanks, It is always good to reread your tips on the beginning stages!!
Kerry on May 13, 2021 at 12:51 am

Thanks Amy
Dianne on May 13, 2021 at 5:37 am

Thank you so much for all the great information. It’s helping me to stay motivated.
Joni Brewer on May 13, 2021 at 5:49 am

Thank you, Amy!
linda on May 13, 2021 at 6:53 am

Thank you Amy, good to know.
DONNA WHITE on May 13, 2021 at 7:09 am

Thanks Amy you’re the best!
Michele on May 13, 2021 at 7:38 am

Thanks Amy!
Kathleen on May 13, 2021 at 7:57 am

Thanks Amy!
Mary milligan on May 13, 2021 at 9:34 am

Very true, sometimes we give up because we feel it’s making us feel yucky? Lol but it passes and it’s amazing
Sheri on May 13, 2021 at 11:19 am

Thank this helps
Magda on May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm

Thank you Amy
Glenda on May 14, 2021 at 9:38 am

Good info!
Linnette Placido on May 17, 2021 at 11:03 am

Thank you!
Cheryl Rinkus on May 17, 2021 at 11:03 am

I’ve been following you since 2018 and I have found that it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been living the keto lifestyle there’s always new info to be learned. Recipes, tips, ect. always so, so much appreciated. This is the best group ever! Thank you so much for everything you do!! 💜💜
Saveria on June 18, 2021 at 9:48 pm

Please give me access at your FB community ,I dont know why cant get this acces ,Ex-plai how .
Saveria Rossi on August 21, 2021 at 10:03 pm

Hi Amy I cant see your keto community.Please let me know.Thank you