Life Change
I’m experienced with ketosis based diets as I went from 315 pounds to 195 pounds on a very low carb diet twenty years ago. It changed my life! People who meet me don’t even believe me when I tell them I once weighed 315. I’ve kept it off all these years by consistently counting carbs and being reasonable with them, by regular exercise (cycling + weights) and by periodically engaging in a Keto diet for a couple of months.
I do see results faster with Keto and a bit more of a fat focus than I did on a traditional low carb diet. I’d like to drop 5 to 10 more pounds, get down to 185 to 190 before the spring cycling season, so started a Keto diet on New Year’s Eve. I already feel more mental clarity and my energy level is picking up too.
I’m really thankful for all those who have persisted in fighting the high carb - low fat lie, and who have taught millions of us that eliminating carbs is the first step to a changed life.
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It is interesting that most people feel more energy, mental focus and a deeper sense of calm while eating Keto. I've certainly found that to be true for me. Other mild changes I notice is that my resting HR, which is normally low-mid 40's BPM, is about 10% higher on Keto, and tends to fluctuate. I think that's because it's easy to get dehydrated if you're not purposeful about drinking water, and also because you have to stay on top of your body's electrolyte levels. I started supplementing electrolytes, zinc and selenium - moderate amounts like half of RDA - and almost instantly noticed that my HR stabilized. I very much enjoy reading people's stories and their challenges. None of us have it all figured out, but we're all striving to be our best selves.