There are many effects that I have noticed from following a restricted calorie, zero carb ketogenic diet for over a year and a half, almost two years now.
One major effect has been losing extra bodyfat. For this last year and a half now, I am maintaining 14-15% bodyfat, which is considered "Athlete" range for a female of my age. And that is without too much exercise, either, just thirty minutes of ballet barre exercise daily!
Another effect has been a smoothing out of my energy levels. I used to have spikes and crashes, up and down all day before and after eating. Now I have continuous energy all day, morning and evening.
There has been a similar effect on my moods. When previously I would get upset by things, I feel much more calm now in the face of those problems.
My menstrual cycles have no pain anymore (knock on wood!). That is an amazing change for me. My menstrual pain used to be quite debilitating!
My digestion is wonderfully sound now (knock on wood!). My entire life previously was pretty much daily gut pain, bloating, discomfort, and digestive problems. Zero carb keto has really been a life-changer in that aspect!
There is no hunger. That is a life-changer too! No need for snacking, no need to constantly think about food. And no carb cravings! It is really amazing!
My health parameters such as blood pressure, glucose, insulin, heart scan, cardiovascular scan, and various blood tests, have all greatly improved! The only "negative" being a high LDL, but since it is the large, bouyant type, and my cardio scans have all been perfect scores, and all of my other health parameters are in the "athlete" range, I am not concerned.
It seems also that my senses have become heightened! I am much more sensitive now to smells, tastes, the feeling of fabrics and toiletries, light levels, noise. It is very interesting!
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Grassfed beef brisket with sea salt
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