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Re: Ketogenic Diet - Path To Transformation?
The gradual transition from the Paleo diet to the (almost) Keto diet during the past year has, quite literally, been a transformation for me. I am a 28 year old ‘skinny’ woman with O Rh- blood. I have a moderate protein, high fat, low carb breakfast every day, bone broth in the early afternoon (which is fabulous) and a light meal in the early evening. I sometimes fast between breakfasts. We supplement our bought supplies with our own organic chicken, rabbits and eggs, which is a very rewarding and special experience.
I have less than 20g of carbs per day, which is derived from steamed leafy greens or a small salad to accompany the meat or fish. My partner appears to require higher carbs, so I simply increase his portion, though it is still well below the 60g a day maximum. I am careful to avoid high carb and allergenic vegetables. We grow many of our own and are transferring to permaculture due to its emphasis on native perennial greens. He has finally grudgingly admitted to benefitting from the diet, which is amusing, considering that I was practically dragging him along at the beginning (I am the researcher and the cook)!
I usually have 2 cups of black tea a day during the week and a cup of fatty coffee (coconut milk/ butter) at the weekends. This is accompanied by some unrefined organic chocolate as a treat (sugar and dairy free). We drink plenty of filtered rain water.
We do still eat some fruit, though I avoid very high carb varieties and the amount of fruit that we eat has reduced considerably. I enjoy this small quantity and don't appear to suffer any negative effects. My partner is adamant that he will continue to eat fruit and I won’t assume to tell him otherwise.
I now eat less and the health benefits have been immense, they include:
• Significantly reduced chronic back pain.
• Firmer, leaner, stronger body (I do resistance training 2/3 times a week as directed).
• My hair has grown a lot, thickened and is very radiant now, as are my nails - they were always weak and dull before.
• My eyes are less dry and red.
• My digestive system is regulated, with considerably less bloating, aching etc. Bowel movements are regular and unproblematic.
• I tolerate the cold much better - which is a revelation!
• My energy levels are far more stable and I don’t have cravings anywhere near as often. I will openly admit that I have allowed these cravings to overcome me on a number of occasions and paid for it. This is happening less and less, however, as I become more disciplined and in tune with my body.
• Much better sleep patterns with more vivid dreams.
• 'The Work' is progressing much more rapidly, with better emotional control, greater memory recall, faster brain function and information retention. I diligently meditate every night and do full EE once a week. My stress levels are greatly reduced and I am calmer.
• I am finally able to correctly ‘read’ the messages my body is sending me. I know immediately when I have eaten the wrong things and I am retraining myself to avoid them. I now know that I actually have a pretty severe negative reaction to gluten, and the consequences have plagued me since my mid-teens. I had normalised these effects.
• Healed heart palpitations and irregularities.
• Healthier skin.
This is not an exhaustive list and I have been lucky enough not to suffer from any terrible health problems prior to this change but it gives some indications of the immense benefits for me. All that is left for me to do is to thank everyone for their research and information; once again, you have helped me a great deal and I am grateful. I hope that sharing this will go some way towards showing that gratitude.
The gradual transition from the Paleo diet to the (almost) Keto diet during the past year has, quite literally, been a transformation for me. I am a 28 year old ‘skinny’ woman with O Rh- blood. I have a moderate protein, high fat, low carb breakfast every day, bone broth in the early afternoon (which is fabulous) and a light meal in the early evening. I sometimes fast between breakfasts. We supplement our bought supplies with our own organic chicken, rabbits and eggs, which is a very rewarding and special experience.
I have less than 20g of carbs per day, which is derived from steamed leafy greens or a small salad to accompany the meat or fish. My partner appears to require higher carbs, so I simply increase his portion, though it is still well below the 60g a day maximum. I am careful to avoid high carb and allergenic vegetables. We grow many of our own and are transferring to permaculture due to its emphasis on native perennial greens. He has finally grudgingly admitted to benefitting from the diet, which is amusing, considering that I was practically dragging him along at the beginning (I am the researcher and the cook)!
I usually have 2 cups of black tea a day during the week and a cup of fatty coffee (coconut milk/ butter) at the weekends. This is accompanied by some unrefined organic chocolate as a treat (sugar and dairy free). We drink plenty of filtered rain water.
We do still eat some fruit, though I avoid very high carb varieties and the amount of fruit that we eat has reduced considerably. I enjoy this small quantity and don't appear to suffer any negative effects. My partner is adamant that he will continue to eat fruit and I won’t assume to tell him otherwise.
I now eat less and the health benefits have been immense, they include:
• Significantly reduced chronic back pain.
• Firmer, leaner, stronger body (I do resistance training 2/3 times a week as directed).
• My hair has grown a lot, thickened and is very radiant now, as are my nails - they were always weak and dull before.
• My eyes are less dry and red.
• My digestive system is regulated, with considerably less bloating, aching etc. Bowel movements are regular and unproblematic.
• I tolerate the cold much better - which is a revelation!
• My energy levels are far more stable and I don’t have cravings anywhere near as often. I will openly admit that I have allowed these cravings to overcome me on a number of occasions and paid for it. This is happening less and less, however, as I become more disciplined and in tune with my body.
• Much better sleep patterns with more vivid dreams.
• 'The Work' is progressing much more rapidly, with better emotional control, greater memory recall, faster brain function and information retention. I diligently meditate every night and do full EE once a week. My stress levels are greatly reduced and I am calmer.
• I am finally able to correctly ‘read’ the messages my body is sending me. I know immediately when I have eaten the wrong things and I am retraining myself to avoid them. I now know that I actually have a pretty severe negative reaction to gluten, and the consequences have plagued me since my mid-teens. I had normalised these effects.
• Healed heart palpitations and irregularities.
• Healthier skin.
This is not an exhaustive list and I have been lucky enough not to suffer from any terrible health problems prior to this change but it gives some indications of the immense benefits for me. All that is left for me to do is to thank everyone for their research and information; once again, you have helped me a great deal and I am grateful. I hope that sharing this will go some way towards showing that gratitude.
