What to do about a lack of energy on low carb?

Is a low-carb diet appropriate for someone who has had gastric-bypass surgery? Can you lose weight on low carb while taking insulin? And what to do about a lack of energy on low carb?

Get the answers in this week’s Q&A with Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt:

Low carb and gastric-bypass surgery?

Is a low-carb diet suitable for someone who has had a gastric bypass surgery?

Andy

 
Yes, very much so. As it’s hard to eat more than small amounts after surgery, it’s a great idea to avoid nutrient-poor carbohydrates (like bread). It’s also a great way to stop and reverse the regain of weight that often happens a year or so after surgery-induced weight loss.

Here’ are several happy people who have tried it:

• “What an Amazing Journey”
• “I Don’t Feel Like I’m Five Years Older – More Like Five Years Younger!”
• “I Feel Great and Strong and Life is Good”

Best,
Andreas Eenfeldt

Question about insulin

Can you lose weight on this type of diet while taking insulin?

Don

 
Yes. However be aware you’ll need LESS insulin on a low-carb diet. Be very careful when starting out so that you don’t overdose your insulin, resulting in hypoglycaemia.

Reducing insulin doses by adapting them to your lower needs on low carb will also help with weight loss.

Starting low carb with diabetes medications, e.g. insulin

Best,
Andreas Eenfeldt

Lack of energy

Hello Dr. Andreas,

Thanks!
Joan

 
Yes, get some extra salt and fluid. Like a cup or two of bouillon, or a few grams of salt diluted in water. This may help to increase energy generally on low carb, if so the effect should be noticed within 15-30 minutes.

If that does not help enough, you may benefit from a moderate amount of carbs before those physical activities, like a small amount of rice or a few potatoes with a meal.

Learn more about how to increase physical performance on low carb

Best,
Andreas Eenfeldt

More

Low Carb for Beginners

More Questions and Answers

Low-Carb Q&A