What Week did it start feeling easy for you? Week 4 has been hell.

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What week did keto start feeling easy for you? I read online that for some people, within days they feel a clarity of mind.

I'm on Week 4 and the last few days I've been closer to quitting than any time before. Context: I am not in caloric deficit, I take loads of electrolytes per FAQs, and I eat a high amount of protein and fats. Net carbs are strictly less than 20g, no cheats. (I'm using macrofactor to track). Fats are highest by gram, then protein, then obviously very little carbs. I am lift weights (lightly these days due to feeling so tired), but I do so at least 3x per week in order to keep an injury in check.

I noticed that it took 3 weeks for my "number twos" to get back on track, so I see that adapting can take time. But man, I am so tired.

Maybe I have been misled in my expectations that keto would help with energy levels quickly like how some people report?

My only explanation for what I'm experiencing is that my body is not yet fat-adapted, and hoped to check with you all if this sounds right to you - for some hope and encouragement to not throw in the towel.

At what week did you feel like Keto was jiving with your body and mind? And what specifically led you to feel you were properly "fat adapted" then?

Thanks!

Posted Oct 10, 2025, 7:27 PM UTC

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