How I Got Back To My College Weight And Feeling Best In Decades by for Modern Survival Blog
This is simply a short personal post that I’ll categorize in the health department of one’s preparedness.
I am going to tell you about a life-altering diet change that has been absolutely remarkable for me, and Mrs.J.
I have literally never felt better in decades, am (almost) down to my college weight, have WAY MORE ENERGY, I feel sharper – mentally, and ambitiously working out… AND, I’m eating foods that I really like to eat. Some of which you have been told are “bad for you”. My blood-work says otherwise…
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I’m not going to get all technical on you. There’s plenty of information for you to research online if you’re interested.
Instead, I’m just going to say what it is, and briefly explain how it works, as well as my personal experience over the last four months on this diet change.
KETO / CARNIVORE
You have likely heard of the Keto (Ketogenic) diet. Simply put, it is a LOW CARB diet. Some stay below 50 grams of carbs a day, while others recommend a maximum of 20 carbs a day.
You might not have heard of the Carnivore diet. Carnivore is ZERO carbs a day. None. Nada.
How Does Keto / Carnivore Work?
They both work the same way. I am going to simplify it as best I can.
Most People’s Energy Source Is Glucose In The Body
Your body consumes energy to stay alive and function throughout the day. That energy SOURCE for people on the typical American diet is… Glucose (blood sugar).
Most Americans have WAY too much blood sugar, even to the extent of being pre-diabetic or diabetic. Glucose is fine when it exists at normal levels in the body. However that’s not the case for the vast majority on the American diet.
A few bullet points from WebMD:
- High sugar levels slowly erode the ability of cells in your pancreas to make insulin. The organ overcompensates and insulin levels stay too high. Over time, the pancreas is permanently damaged.
- High levels of blood sugar can cause changes that lead to a hardening of the blood vessels, what doctors call atherosclerosis.
Almost any part of your body can be harmed by too much sugar. Damaged blood vessels cause problems such as:
- Kidney disease or kidney failure, requiring dialysis
- Strokes
- Heart attacks
- Vision loss or blindness
- Weakened immune system, with a greater risk of infections
- Erectile dysfunction
- Nerve damage, also called neuropathy, that causes tingling, pain, or less sensation in your feet, legs, and hands
- Poor circulation to the legs and feet
- Slow wound-healing and the potential for amputation in rare cases
