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I’ve been eating a low carb diet, I’ve lost 13 pounds, and I feel much better. When I do eat bread, I feel so full and gross. Same with other things. But I do still like to bake cookies and cakes and stuff like that. But when I do I give most of them away, and I only have one or two of them. That’s it. That’s my treat for the day or the week. I don’t do for keto, but I do the low carb it’s working.
Right?? The difference is so totally night & day.
Once you go without (or greatly reduce) carb intake, it's amazing the difference. You absolutely can & do feel it when you've reduced carbs + then decide to "treat" yourself..
It ends up being more of a punishment!!
I just started reading one of the books by the woman behind all of this; Sally Fallon Morell; https://nourishingtraditions.com/
She has written at least 2 books incorporating the same title; "Nourishing Traditions."
It really corroborates - with evidence & studies - my article above. It is very heavily cited / documented.
I'd really recommend you look at these books, if you are interested in going deeper.
At its most basic; avoid carbs as much as possible (yes, obviously you need SOME, but the RIGHT kind of carbs)
But you will feel so much better on the foods humans evolved to eat; lots of meats & animal products, dairy, seeds & nuts, etc.
Thanks for the link I will check it out. All I know is that I’ve lost 13 pounds, and I feel good. When I eat the right foods, I feel good after I eat. When I have to eat carbs, or eat out at a fast food restaurant… Heaven for bid, but had to last night, because I had to take somebody to the hospital. I had to eat at McDonald’s. It was the only place open. It’s just garbage food, and you feel like garbage afterwards. I’m gonna check out that link you sent me. Thank you so much. Congrats on your journey.
Well, I am truly so happy to hear that!
You are making such a monumental positive shift in your life, energy, mood; literally everything about your life is improving & will continue to!!
It doesn't sound like you need the reminder, but stick to it, and remember; it's OK to cheat once in a while....
Frankly, the feeling you get after eating carbs (or McD's) will be reminder enough to keep you on the wagon! LOL!
I do have quite the soft spot for an occasional McD's......maybe every few months...... 😁🤷♂️😁
I'm just truly very glad you have discovered the truth about foods & hope you continue to get & feel better.
All my best to you, fren! 🙏👌🙏😎🐸
Thanks for your positive and uplifting encouragement. It is much needed in these days. Keeping my eye on Christ.!
You have a blessed day as well.
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Yeah, it's a bit hard to go completely carb-free. Last night I had spaghetti for dinner, but I had been carb-free for breakfast and lunch. I'm settling for just a reduced-carb diet.
This is the way.
When You realize that one single pop tart, has 38 carbs, you decide to make those 38 carbs worth your while. I’ll never eat another popped her to get in my life probably. If I’m gonna have 38 carbs, it’s gonna be chocolate mousse or something worthwhile.