Three Weeks Carb Free

Three weeks ago I decided I would give a low-carb diet an honest chance. In the past when I've done low-carb it was only for 6 days at a time, and I always made allowances. Whether that was semi-sweet chocolate chips or other things, I always had some sugars.

This time I went completely cold turkey on carbs, no allowances. The first few days I had bad headaches and extreme fatigue (as always). After the first week the headaches went away, and I wasn't as tired. I say as tired, because as a person who exercises 5-6 days a week, I was still exhausted a lot.

Incredibly after 10 or so days my cravings for carbs declined. I was able to look at amazing foods and not be tempted by them. There was one time in a dream where I ordered dessert at a restaurant and they brought me two large plates of bread pudding, but that was an isolated incident.

So I made it three weeks before going back to the gravy train. And what do I have to show for it? Nothing. I weigh the same as I did 3 weeks ago. My body fat percentage is the same. Other than gaining a little strength (through intense exercise).

At this point I don't see really see the advantage for me continuing to deprive myself of a happy life (a life with carbs) if I have nothing to show for it. I know some people say it may take as long as 2 months for your body to convert over to really getting the benefits of a low-carb diet. I think my track record shows that I'm more of a 6 days at a time kind of person.

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