Weight Loss, fatigue & Low B12
Is Low B12 Keeping You From Losing Weight?
You’re eating well, moving your body, doing all the right things… yet the scale won’t budge, and you feel like you need a nap 24/7. Sound familiar? If so, your B12 levels might be one of the big reasons.
Wait… What Does B12 Even Do?
Think of Vitamin B12 as your body’s ultimate hype girl. It’s essential for:
✔️ Energy production (aka, why you feel like a zombie without it)
✔️ Metabolism & fat burning (kind of important for weight loss!)
✔️ Red blood cell formation (keeps oxygen moving through your body)
✔️ Brain function & mood support (because no one likes feeling foggy & irritable)
If your B12 levels are low, your metabolism slows down, your body struggles to convert food into usable energy, and you might feel too exhausted to work out or even meal prep. And that’s a problem when weight loss is the goal.
Signs Your B12 Might Be Low
🚩 Fatigue—like, “need a nap after my morning coffee” tired
🚩 Brain fog & forgetfulness—wait… what was I saying?
🚩 Stubborn weight gain or inability to lose weight
🚩 Weakness or lightheadedness
🚩 Tingling or numbness in hands & feet—yep, weird but true
🚩 Mood swings or increased anxiety
If you’re nodding along like, “Omg, this is me,” it might be time to check your B12 levels!
Why Are So Many People Low in B12?
Here’s the thing—B12 is only found in animal-based foods, so if you’re not eating enough protein (or have gut issues that make it hard to absorb nutrients), you could be running low. Some common reasons for low B12 include:
❌ Not eating enough animal protein—vegan or vegetarian? You’ll likely need a supplement!
❌ Poor digestion or gut issues —if you have gut imbalances, you might not absorb B12 properly
❌ Medications like acid reducers—these mess with absorption
❌ Chronic stress—because stress drains everything good in life, including B12
How to Boost Your B12 & Get Your Energy (and Metabolism) Back
The good news? You can increase your B12 levels naturally and start feeling like a human again. Here’s how:
🥩 Eat B12-rich foods – Think grass-fed beef, salmon, eggs, dairy, and organ meats (liver is basically a B12 powerhouse!)
🥚 Include eggs & dairy – If tolerated, eggs and quality dairy can give you a nice B12 boost.
💊 Consider a B12 supplement – If you’re really low, a sublingual (under-the-tongue) B12 or B12 shot may be your best bet especially if you struggle with gut health.
🍽 Fix your digestion – If gut issues are getting in the way, work on improving stomach acid & gut health so you can actually absorb B12.
If you’ve been struggling with low energy, sluggish metabolism, and frustrating weight loss, don’t ignore your B12 levels! Getting enough B12 can make all the difference in how you feel and how your body burns fat.
Want a B12-boosting meal plan that actually helps with energy and metabolism? Shoot me a DM or comment below—I’d love to help! 😊
