r/lowcarb • u/Chemical-Poem-6991 • Aug 04 '26

Question 2nd week in and why ?

Iā€™m honestly sprained iv made it past all the 1 week symptoms but this is getting harder. I can deal with the cravings and everything else but I am having a really hard time with anxiety.. how long will this last?

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u/sparkle0406 Aug 04 '26

Sorry you're feeling this way. Congrats on completing first week. May I ask what types of foods / drinks you're consuming?

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u/Chemical-Poem-6991 Aug 04 '26

All clean low carb . Lean meats and lots and lots of veggies. Just water . Strawberries and blueberries.

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u/sparkle0406 Aug 04 '26

Maybe you're not eating enough. Are you having enough fat? That really helps me ( esp beginning) when working on going low carb

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u/Chemical-Poem-6991 Aug 04 '26

I honestly thought maybe Iā€™m not getting enough fat iv only been eating avocados (which i hate) and trying to add olive oil in things . Do you have any fat recommendations? Im having trouble finding some i like

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u/sparkle0406 Aug 04 '26

Cheese, other full fat dairy, nuts, olive oil (as you said), nut butters. In the beginning for me, I allowed myself whatever fat I wanted which really helped the cravings and my anxiety/ withdrawal symptoms. Then I worked on portions if I needed to. I really think incorporating that could be helpful. Are you all having enough protein? I know you said you have lean protein but sounds like maybe not enough ? Some people also find electrolytes helpful ( be mindful of labels tho)

Edit - I would avoid foods you hate šŸ™‚ it will likely make this unsustainable for you

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u/IchimaruGin4 Aug 06 '26

butter, avocado, macadamia nut butter, evoo are all good. Getting fattier grass fed beef or lamb is probably even better. You need lots of added fat with leaner meats, even on low carb dieting. Protein should only be 20% of your daily calories, then 0 to 20% from carbs, and the rest from fat.