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dozhadog · Flesh Eater Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 28

OK, this is not a hugely inspirational success story, but I just want to report that 6 days into carnivory I have not gained any weight. With the amounts I'm eating, plus all the butter, cream, and high fat cheese, I couldn't really believe the claims that this woe wouldn't put on weight.

At the moment, my weight is about right--don't want to either gain or lose. On my other woe, I weighed and measured everything, and checked my bg, trying to avoid eating on top of higher bg readings. My weight kept slipping down, and it seemed awfully complicated--couldn't seem to eat enough to maintain weight and still keep steady bgs. Plus I was hungry and obsessing about food all the time. This sounded so much simpler.

I put away the glucometer as well as the scale when I started, so I have no idea what my readings are. However, I'm pre-diabetic, so not testing for a couple of weeks while I adapt isn't life-threatening.

Other changes--skin smoother, dry bumps on face are gone. My mind is much clearer and I'm actually enjoying my work again. Looking forwared to week 2!

Maggie

adwred · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject:

That's great, Maggie! You're taking to zero-carb a lot better than some of us have in the first week! I take to it quickly, too - I know some people feel really lethargic or get the 'induction flu' at first, but aside from carb cravings in the beginning, I never really had any of that.
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dozhadog · Flesh Eater Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 28

Thanks, Adwred. I was eating very low carb for a while before I started this, so really it was just a matter of dropping those last 20-30 grams (and feeling permitted to enjoy eating again!). Not a major shift, except in attitude and belief.

Maggie