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Progress continues on slow carb diet

Nearly a month later, I have lost more weight, although the weight loss has slowed. Down to 211 pounds as of this morning. Again, not depriving myself, eating healthy, plenty of energy, and the fat is slowly melting away.

Cravings have also melted away, for the most part. I wouldn't mind a little artisan sourdough bread, I really miss my own baking, but I don't CRAVE it, and I don't crave sweets or alcohol, either. Just happily living on my own stored body fat like a bear in winter.

People are commenting on the difference in my appearance, and I can see it too. My pants are baggy, and I will soon need to punch more holes in my belt or buy a new one.

What's exciting is that I can LIVE this way, it will be no hardship for me to stay on this diet for several more months, if I choose to. In fact, I may well just stick with this diet for life, with a few modifications. Because I FEEL better. Part of that's due to carrying around 30 fewer pounds than I was, but there's certainly more than that.

Every Saturday is a misbehavior day in which I can eat whatever I want. I don't go nuts, but I will have a burrito, a sandwich, pasta, etc. The thing is, I feel the impact almost immediately. And it's not a good feeling. A load of simple carbs makes me feel "fuzzy,"sluggish and out of it within minutes. Weirdly, I have noticed that I undergo a depressive mood swing after carbing up that can last as long as two days. That sucks, and it leads me to wonder how much unhappiness in my life has been fallout from carb-induced mood swings. Not that I have led a terrible life, by any means, life has actually been pretty OK over all, but there have been speed bumps.

So while the misbehavior is part of the diet, and a relief from the monotony, it's not a huge treat for me. More like a mixed blessing. You can read my older posts to get a picture of the particulars of the diet and how it works.

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