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Positive benefits of LCHF
TishaGettinFit
Posts: 77 Member
I was curious to hear about some of the benefits you guys have experienced from changing your WOE. I myself changed to a LCHF woe to finally break the cycle of "lose 10 and gain back 5" I had while on a low fat diet and not for any other real health reasons. Since I switched over 5 weeks ago I've lost 8 lbs. I've also had a few other positive side effects I didn't expect like I no longer feel bloated at night and my bad knee isn't sore nearly as often. I also completely feel in charge of my eating as I don't really experience cravings for sugary crap or chips anymore. What about everyone else ? What changes benefits have you experienced?
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My skin is clearer and the haze that I was living my life in is clearing up. I felt constantly draggy and unmotivated. I feel some of that weight lifted. I feel I have more purpose and a little more confident. I'm gaining back my happy self where I find myself constantly talking to people and enjoying different things. I'm looking forward to seeing how I'm doing in a few months and taking back the active lifestyle I used to have.4
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Happier tummy...no bloating. No hungry feeling All. The. Time. Weight loss. Better sleep. No food cravings.3
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There was a major thread posted about this exact subject/topic a while back that got REALLY long. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at searching threads in MFP. Perhaps one of the other members could post a link to it...(lookin' at you KnitorMiss!!).
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Pretty much what everyone else has already said. And I'm actually consuming less calories and more vegetables this way (which is easy since I love veggies).4
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I can go longer without food because I no longer get hangry, my skin has cleared up, I have increased energy, and I am the smallest I have been since high school (which was ten years ago) 4
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I don't know why it's connected...but just actively DOING SOMETHING about the weight I've gained, plus the six pounds lost, PLUS knowing the time is going to pass anyway, has really led to an upsurge in confidence and body awareness. I love this group, and really enjoy this woe.7
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For the first time in my life, my periods are totally regular without medication. I'm never off more than 12 hours from my expected start time. This has NEVER happened. I'd go months with no period, or have multiple in one month.
My skin has cleared up. I only break out a tiny bit during my period, rather than the chronically blotchy skin I had before. My chronic migraines, that I've dealt with multiple times a week since early childhood, are GONE. No medication needed there, either! I have more energy, sleep better, and I'm more emotionally balanced. I no longer feel prone to bouts of depression. Additionally, my tummy is much better. I used to have what I'd consider IBS symptoms. That's not the case anymore.
My quality of life has improved SO much. There's just no going back.5 -
Skin hair & nails have never been better in my life.
I am never 'hungry'. (That does not mean I don't have the occasional craving - I am human!)
I LOVE everything I eat.
So much energy!
Weight loss is steady and predictable.
No more stomach issues - upset stomach, bloating, gas pains all gone.
I LOVE my new body and I know it's only going to get better.
Best thing - the way my husband looks at me ;-)5
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