For the past week or so, I haven't had much of an appetite at all. I literally have to force myself to eat, and the thought of food isn't really very appealing. Has this happened to anyone else? I know I am not anorexic, but I felt like it this weekend. I wonder if I am not eating enough carbs?

HI Catgirl,

One of the benefits/side effects of being in ketosis is loss of appetite. You will see that there are days when you need to remind yourself to eat - but you must eat - this is very important.

do you use fitday? You might want to get a free account (www.fitday.com) to log in your eating to ensure you are getting enuf carbs and calories and that your ratios are okay (65% fat, 30% protein and 5% carbs).

Good luck!

Froufy

Yup! Totally normal.

That happened to me in the beginning of Atkins, but now my appetite is back full force, I have to figure out how to keep it satisfied w/out going crazy on calories.

OY

ENJOY

My system is weird because it goes from being "starved" feeling (brain problem) to being not hungry at all and forcing myself to eat. I like the having to force myself to eat more