I’m having a really hard time getting into keto this time around. (Did it about two years ago and was successful but then, ya know, pandemic.) I have type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism so I’m mostly doing this for my health, weight loss would be cool but isn’t the main goal. I also had a cortisol test and my numbers are seriously out of balance but I’m seeing an endocrinologist in a couple months to hopefully get that dealt with.

My issues: one, I’m always hungry. To the point that I feel dizzy and lightheaded if I don’t eat soon after feeling hungry. And I’m already going OVER my calorie goal just about everyday. I don’t restrict myself bc that leads to binging and just feeling generally unwell. And two, I’ve been getting bad dizzy spells the past few days. My sodium intake could use some improvement but my potassium and magnesium intake are meeting requirements.

I also am tapering off the hell drug that is Lexapro so maybe everything I’m feeling is just withdrawal and not related to keto at all.

Anyway, I wanted to ask in case anyone has experienced anything similar or has advice for me. I know keto has worked for me in the past, and it’s generally the best way of eating for a lot of people. But sheesh I’m really struggling.

Stats: F32, 5’3”, 197 lbs Goal macros: 1500 cal, 20g net carbs, 101g protein, 113g fat Actual macros averaged over past week: 1747 cal, 28g net carbs, 104g protein, 137g fat Average fasting glucose: 112 Meds/supplements: armour thyroid, metformin, vit D, magnesium, iron, vit C