Title: Transforming My Health: The Journey to a Low Carb Lifestyle

Back in February, my partner and I embarked on a transformative health journey and decided to clean up our
diet. Throughout my entire life, I battled with weight loss due to a slow metabolism. I despised exercise,
avoided mirrors, and struggled with depression. At my heaviest, I weighed 207 pounds and suffered from chronic
pain and fatigue. However, things began to change when we transitioned to a low carb, high fat/protein
lifestyle and actively tracked our nutritional intake.

I prefer to refer to this lifestyle change as a “journey” rather than a “diet” because it doesn’t involve
starving oneself. Instead, we strive to eat until we feel satisfied while avoiding complex carbohydrates and
added sugars (limiting our daily carb intake to less than 100g).

The initial month proved to be challenging, as carb withdrawals led to some moodiness. However, as time went by,
not only did the weight start to melt away, but so did my pain and depression. After five months, I underwent
a blood test, which revealed an astonishing improvement in my overall health for the first time. Despite
struggling with high cholesterol throughout my life, my blood results were perfect. I experienced a surge of
energy, and even working out started to feel enjoyable. The most significant change, however, was in my
attitude towards mirrors. I no longer avoided them, but rather embraced and appreciated the progress I had
made.

Undoubtedly, I have had to give up many indulgences, such as cookies, donuts, and rice. Nevertheless, I have
gained so much more. I do allow myself occasional cheat days, and I am continuously battling what I believe to
be a lifelong food addiction. Nonetheless, my perception of food has changed, and I am gradually healing my
relationship with eating and my body.

If this story resonates with you, I highly recommend trying the keto or low-carb Mediterranean diet. It does
require hard work and a willingness to confront and overcome any unhealthy habits or attachments to certain
foods. Nonetheless, this lifestyle change works wonders and allows you to reclaim control over your life.

In conclusion

My partner and I embarked on a health journey that entailed adopting a low carb lifestyle. With consistent
tracking of our nutritional needs, we managed to shed excess weight, alleviate chronic pain, and combat
depression. By eliminating complex carbohydrates and added sugars from our diet, we have experienced a
remarkable transformation in both physical and mental well-being. Although the journey requires sacrifices, the
rewards are invaluable, and a renewed relationship with food and our bodies is possible.

Back in February, my partner and I embarked on a health journey and made changes to our diet. I have always been
someone with a slow metabolism, which made it challenging for me to lose weight. Additionally, I disliked
exercise, avoided looking at myself in mirrors, and battled depression. At my heaviest, I weighed 207 pounds
and struggled with chronic pain and fatigue.

We decided to transition to a low-carb, high-fat/protein lifestyle. We carefully monitored our food intake to
ensure that we met all our nutritional needs. I prefer to call it a lifestyle rather than a diet because it
doesn’t involve starving yourself. Instead, you eat until you are full while avoiding complex carbohydrates and
added sugars (consuming less than 100g of carbs a day).

The first month was tough, as I experienced carb withdrawals and had a grumpy time. However, as these symptoms
disappeared, so did the weight, the pain, and the depression. After five months, I had a blood test, and for
the first time, my blood results were perfect (I had been dealing with high cholesterol throughout my life). I
now have an abundance of energy, enjoy working out, and no longer avoid looking in mirrors.

Throughout this journey, I had to give up many things like cookies, donuts, and rice, but I gained so much more.
I still have cheat days, and I continue to fight against what is probably a lifelong food addiction. However,
my perspective on food has changed, and I am healing my relationship with eating and my body.

If this story resonates with you, I recommend trying the keto diet or a low-carb Mediterranean diet. It requires
hard work, and you will need to address your relationship with food to succeed. However, it truly works, and
you can take control of your life again.