Gazelle
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Hi from GazelleHi everyone, I thought I would introduce myself and try to keep it brief! I'm a 33-year-old woman living in NYC with a wonderful and cute BF and a wonderful and cute fuzzy mutt. I work in the corporate world and am about to finish my Masters in Psychology. I have a zillion hobbies which I never have time for. Life moves pretty fast here in the big city!
I've been struggling to lose 20-30 pounds most of my adult life and have a history of eating disorders. I've tried so many things over the years, some of which were good for me (like cutting out caffeine and peanuts completely - two substances I am very sensitive to) and some of which were silly (like veganism). About a year ago I started learning about weight lifting the right way and proper nutrition, but even after hiring the best-of-the-best fat loss trainer, I was making very slow progress. I was eating every three hours and I may have been addicted to oatmeal. My BF% is aggravatingly high - I have a very small frame and even though I don't technically look very overweight I feel buried in fat.
Over the holidays I gave up my "clean" eating for a few weeks and promptly gained 7 lbs. Most of that is gone now but I can't seem to get the scale to move in the direction I want. I think it was desperation that initially drove me to low carb, but after the first two weeks I felt so great I suspected there may be more than just weight loss benefits to it - my constant anxiety and high stress levels have decreased and I don't feel so tired anymore. Even though I was going to the gym and deadlifting 125 lbs I never felt strong, like tough and hardy. I always felt exhausted. Well, now I think I'm beginning to feel tougher - like I can endure more.
So that's great but I still really want to lose this fat! I go to the gym a lot but have been taking a break for a few weeks to get studying done for my comp exams. I'm very good at getting back into the habit, so that shouldn't be a problem. I'm intrigued by the no-carb goal and the carnivorous diet makes a lot of sense to me. I'm nowhere near that (I had both cheese and protein powder for breakfast this morning), but I want to get closer to it and focus on eating more MEAT, less other foods.
Yesterday I started Intermittent Fasting. After dinner the night before I didn't eat until dinner (BF made me a YUMMY steak with veggies). It felt great. I was hungry at around 3 or 4 and had an awful taste in my mouth, but I had energy!
Well, I've failed to keep this brief, so I'll end my story here ... for now ... 
Thanks for reading!
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Suzanne
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I find your story interesting. Welcome to the Bus. Kick your shoes off and have a seat. 
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jeff
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Yes, welcome Gazelle. I'm sure you will find us to be a very friendly and supportive bunch. Have fun and enjoy the ride!
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Heather
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Nice to meet you!
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Dean
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Gazelle,
So glad to meet you!
Yes, we are a very supportive group, here on the Bus. I hope you post a lot and get involved in some of the challenges or whatever you feel will help you the most. You might even consider starting a journal. That can be a big help in sticking to any way of eating.
Many of us have gone through the vegan thing, and tried to lose weight and get healthy based on the mainstream thinking of low fat, etc. You are not alone in this journey.
Really look forward to having you as a member.
Welcome!
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Dean
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Re: Hi from Gazelle | Gazelle wrote: | | I think it was desperation that initially drove me to low carb, but after the first two weeks I felt so great I suspected there may be more than just weight loss benefits to it - my constant anxiety and high stress levels have decreased and I don't feel so tired anymore. Even though I was going to the gym and deadlifting 125 lbs I never felt strong, like tough and hardy. I always felt exhausted. Well, now I think I'm beginning to feel tougher - like I can endure more. |
Just wanted to say that this has been many LCers experience. Excess carbs, along with wild swings in blood glucose cause all sorts of emotional issues, because the physiology is so out of whack. Hormones (which insulin is a big one) get so out of balance. And, then, with low fat, the material to make those hormones is not being supplied. It gets really crazy. I think if you try to eat really carnivore (as much as you can) for a little while, and include enough animal fat, you will notice a real calm feeling, and an appetite control like you've never experienced. Of course, just be careful to not do a huge quantity of fat, since it is very calorically dense. But, it is also very nutrient dense. We've just gotta have it! 
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Tracy
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Our stories are similar! Welcome!
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