If you have been following my progress with this low carb/high protein diet, you know my brain has been out of commission. Since the brain operates on fat and carbs and I have deprived my body of those two nutrients, I have been pretty much mush brained. Even my hair is like straw and my skin is that of an alligator. It's amazing to me how fast your body changes when you do not feed it properly.
Yes, I know the current diet is not sustainable. I shall stay on it long enough to lose 90% of the weight I want to take off. Then I'll start reintroducing more fat and a few carbs. I had been assured my brain would adjust and get going again after a couple of weeks. I am now in the third week and I am happy to report I am starting to see a difference. I'm not where I need to be with focus and motivation yet but I'm getting there.
I am thinking of taking this day off and puttering in the garden so as not to beat myself up over not getting things done. If I plan to loaf maybe my mind can accept that I have been totally unproductive today!
One thing I know for sure...I'm going to Zellwood for some corn. Lots of corn. I'm not eating it but I am cutting it off the cob and freezing it for when I'm able to eat corn again. Is there anything better than Zellwood corn?
2 days ago
Hey Rhonda, at least you have a good excuse for having a brain like mush! Mine is like that most of the time, and I am not dieting! LOL! I will pray for you. I know it is frustrating for you. You were always the "beanpole" in the group...and the most active. I am sure you will conquer this thing and come out stronger than ever. It's another one of those life challenges that we have to face. Thankfully God is with us all the way!
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Thanks for the support. Having been a "beanpole" most of my life didn't equip me for the weight gain of middle life. I hope you are having a great time with your family!
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