Most men feel rough in the first week. Here’s exactly why and exactly how to fix it.
When you remove carbs, your insulin drops. Your kidneys release more water and sodium.
As sodium goes down, potassium and magnesium drop with it. That’s why you may get headaches, fatigue, dizziness, cramps, or brain fog in the first week.
This is not a sign the diet isn’t working. It’s a mineral imbalance. And it’s simple to fix.
Simple Rules
Simple Rules
Use sea salt only, not table salt or iodized salt
Salt your food generously at every meal
Add a pinch of sea salt to one or two bottles of water per day
Have at least one electrolyte drink daily, more if you feel of
If You Feel Off, Do This First
- Headache or brain fog → add salt
- Low energy or dizziness → drink electrolytes
- Muscle cramps → increase electrolytes
Most of the time, this fixes the issue quickly. When your minerals are right, your energy stabilizes, your cravings drop, and the plan feels the way it’s supposed to feel.
