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Starting to see my old body emerging

Leanbean65
Leanbean65 Posts: 176 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
It has been about a month since I started LCHF and I have yet to stand on a scale. I have scale phobia! Anyway I'm seeing results in the mirror and some of my old clothes are stating to fit.

I am really quite amazed at my results as I am truly not hungry. My carb craving have settled down. I still feel tempted by seeing/smelling fresh bread or jujubes. I do love bread and sugar. But the feeling is more mental remembering the taste rather than a physical craving, and I can resist it without too much effort.

My strength an energy have come back and I feel good. I've been going to the gym regularly and I'm feeling stronger and have more energy.

I still have some fat phobia and am amazed that I can eat high fat foods and still lose weight. It is so counterintuitive.

This WOE seems to really work for me so I guess it will be a permanent change. I will miss my bred and sweets but I don't miss the craving, blood sugar swings and roller coaster hunger. It is amazing to go hours between eating and not be starving and suffering hunger, shakiness, and lightheadedness.

I guess this is what it feels like to have a stable blood sugar.

Initially I felt a bit deprived and ate more things like nuts to snack on to feel better. But honestly I don't feel the need to snack really anymore. Just eating my meals is enough. So weird!

Anyway I'm happy with my progress so far!


Replies

  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    No one can understand until they FEEL it! Congratulations!!
  • Carnivorekat
    Carnivorekat Posts: 370 Member
    its fab, when you feel it - I think NSV are better than scale victories sometimes as they boost your self confidence - totally agree with you about the WOE being something to do for life - have never felt this free
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Gongrats on finding something that works for you. Also just fyi, there are several LCHF recipes out there for both "breads" and sweets of all kinds. I have a huge sweet tooth myself so I indulge safely by making up some LCHF breads / sweets for myself at home. Just something to consider.
  • Leanbean65
    Leanbean65 Posts: 176 Member
    Any ideas for where I can find these recipes?
  • anewlifeat40
    anewlifeat40 Posts: 179 Member
    Just google low carb dessert and bread recipes... There's TONS!! And congrats on your success... I'm excited for the day I feel different...
  • bjwoodzy
    bjwoodzy Posts: 593 Member
    Whoo hoo! Great news.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Congrats!! :) I love hearing people's successes.

    It doesn'get any lower carb than Soul Bread. http://lowcarbyum.com/low-carb-soul-bread-review/

    Fat bombs are low carb candy. There are many recipes out there to choose from. Crustless low carb cheese cake is my go to dessert.
  • happydance1978
    happydance1978 Posts: 1,489 Member
    Love it! Thanks for sharing :D
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