What changes have you noticed since Low Carb
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Up until today I didn't have anything to contribute to this thread but OMG I noticed in the mirror that my tummy and butt have shrunk a bit. Today I'm wearing a T shirt that fit so tight around my tummy it was horrible even though it was supposedly the right size (ordered it online). My tummy isn't flat but the T shirt is looser so it covers it up OK. It's kind of hard to wrap my head around this-- so I just texted my sister to send me the BEFORE pics she took last week to compare just to make sure I'm not hallucinating. LOL
I'm taking 9 CLA a day and that is supposed to shrink your belly fat. The pills also aren't the best form of CLA since it's derived from oils instead of naturally occurring in foods. Just to be on the safe side I'm taking a lot of extra Milk Thistle to support my liver (which isn't in the best shape). I'm hoping that it's healthier and better for me to lose the belly fat than to take the CLA pills. I'm keeping a close watch on that situation. That CLA might be a factor also for the tummy shrinkage just FYI. But I definitely think the LC is working for me. It's not just my tummy since my butt is also smaller.
I lost 5 pounds the first couple of days and it's been 2 weeks and haven't gained anything back (but didn't lose any more though). As far as I'm concerned that's a win!
I still have some feelings of not enough energy to keep going when I'm walking. I take 3 horse pills of Magnesium Malate and some salt and that doesn't seem to help. My sister told me to take Potassium so that's on order and will be here tonight. Hopefully that will get my energy higher so I don't feel like I'm dragging (it's an overall low energy feeling). It could be my thyroid also.0 -
Some folks don't get their energy back until they adapt. That being said, I don't know about all those supplements, but LCHF naturally burns visceral fat first, then the other fats. It naturally restores liver balance. I can't imagine all the excess supplements make nature's process better, but I could be wrong. Congrats on the achievements, regardless.0
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Has anyone else noticed that they feel more aware of their surrounding environment, and that their eyes are easily kept wide open with a constant energy. I prefer the energy i have during a fast vs a fed state0
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AlexEtheridge1996 wrote: »Has anyone else noticed that they feel more aware of their surrounding environment, and that their eyes are easily kept wide open with a constant energy. I prefer the energy i have during a fast vs a fed state
I was just commenting on that to my best friend earlier. When I fast through lunch instead of eat, I get what feels like an extra burst of mental clarity. Maybe that's the extra burning ketones fueling our brains more effectively?0 -
yes! Its so hard to explain but it feels amazing. I first noticed it when i tried fastingKnitOrMiss wrote: »AlexEtheridge1996 wrote: »Has anyone else noticed that they feel more aware of their surrounding environment, and that their eyes are easily kept wide open with a constant energy. I prefer the energy i have during a fast vs a fed state
I was just commenting on that to my best friend earlier. When I fast through lunch instead of eat, I get what feels like an extra burst of mental clarity. Maybe that's the extra burning ketones fueling our brains more effectively?
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Good info! I need to re-read this thread for motivation. I'm experiencing Keto flu right now, so I'm looking forward to positive effects once I get past it
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Today I had my double scoop of Ripped Fuel no carb protein drink and went about my day. I had a 10 mile quick bike ride for fun. I grabbed a 2 boiled egg snack and was off again
It was 7:00 in the evening and I started to know it was feeding time.
It has been a week on low carb, as in 30 or so.
The bit about burning off body fat more easily as fuel seems to be happening. I just stuffed down 5 tacos on low carb flax seed pita bread.
I still have 800 calories to go. That ain't gonna happen.
Been waiting for this phase to hit again. Hopefully I can ride the phase for a month and drop 5-7 pounds of straight fat!0 -
Oily skin and hair. Terrible itching all over my body (definitely keto related).
I've been keto for months, I take magnesium, potassium etc, I drink water, I stick to my macros, but I still suffer from the above.0 -
use the Keto calculator
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AlexEtheridge1996 wrote: »Has anyone else noticed that they feel more aware of their surrounding environment, and that their eyes are easily kept wide open with a constant energy. I prefer the energy i have during a fast vs a fed state
Exactly this ^^^^^^
Dan the Man from Michigan
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-My hunger levels have dropped to normal
-Not Hangry anymore
-I don't constantly have to take Advil now, my joints aren't inflamed
-I can eat rich foods that I love
-I can water fast with ease
-I don't feel bloated anymore
-My diabetic drug usage is all but gone
-I have lost 92 lbs easier than any LOW FAT diet that I have tried
-I have lost 14 pant sizes, two shirt sizes
-I can skip breakfast and not worry about "the most important meal of the day" NOT!
-I can eat all the salt I want (I LOVE salt)
-I can pour butter on all my veggies as much as I want (fat police be damned)
Dan the Man from Michigan
Keto / IF / Sedentary
Blog #13 DittoDan's Milestone's, First's And Good Changes Since Starting the Ketogenic Diet Updated0 -
* Healthy blood pressure for many readings (was consistently high)
* Lost inches
* ZERO cravings
Downside: Still very low energy- researching and working on tweaking diet and supplements to improve this. Especially important since I start a new job in two days that will be very challenging.0 -
My skin, hair, and nails look fantastic.
I can go for longer periods of time between meals and not feel grumpy or jittery
Normal energy...even after a night of fitful sleep due to a sick child0 -
Pros:
-Rapid weight, hopefully mostly fat, loss. It has slowed down, but I'm still losing.
-Very diminished hunger, can be really flexible about mealtimes, easy to resist previously tempting foods
-Losing inches, looking more toned
-Enjoying some really tasty, satisfying foods
-Reduced dependence on caffeine, without really trying
-Fasting is really doable
-Figured out electrolyte balance, and I think I'm eating pretty nutritiously overall
-Able to sustain moderately difficult workouts
-I think I'm setting a better example for my family
Cons:
-My menstrual cycle used to be very regular, now I might have skipped a whole period
-I'm bruising more easily
-I'm seeing more spider veins (capillaries) in my legs
-Leg pain, not cramps. Not sure what's going on there. Could have nothing to do with LCHF, for all I know.
-Energy levels are almost back to optimal, but not quite. Some days are pretty low energy, some are great.
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