Well I decided to allow some carbs back in and i gained 8 lbs..Not being happy with the noticeable gain in my bellyfat so we are back on keto..it has taken me almost 2 weeks to get back to ketosis... more difficult than i thought..but this a.m. I weighed in at 143# so we are back on the losing side of the equation once again...My little foray into regression was an eye opener..It takes very little to gain the weight back and takes alot of effort and more time to lose it through ketosis...I liked where i was @140# so thats where we are heading...I should be back to 140# sometime this week...
I find it quite incredible..this whole process...journey and reawakening of my awareness into my health and well being...Shedding the carbohydrates and the fat is something that up until 2 yrs ago i didnt even think i was in need of doing....
So we have our trials and tribulations in all endeavors...The ends do justify the means....
wow that is incredible max !........... I would never have thought that such a dramatic weight gain could be possible with such a small amount of carbohydrate in such a short period of time.
That is a real eye opener and an extremely important lesson to all of us .
That is demonstrable, empirical and undeniable proof that the body stores excess energy ,(in the form of sugar and carbs,) as belly fat.
Aside from Tom Watson, (see youtube video below), your weight loss story is the most compelling and informative I have read and I am extremely grateful to you for posting this for everyones benefit.
I am sorry to hear that once on a Keto style diet it is clearly difficult to maintain weight loss and eat any carbs . The prospect of a life without some occasional carb treats does sound like hell but I guess its a bit like giving up smoking. Once you have committed to it for health benefits why would anyone smoke the occasional cigarette or cigar ? if one is serious about improving ones health and lowering the risk of serious illness or early death you either quit or you don't .
Well done max