Countdown

 

     I mentioned in a previous post that I was contemplating a big change in lifestyle, at least for me. No, I have not abandoned my idea, but instead have been preparing. I have mentioned my intentions to a few people and am being asked when I was going to start. I talked about some background information in my previous post "Beyond Walking" under "Health" on this blog. Under this label "Carnivore Diet", I will track my progress with updates. 

     In the meantime, I have compiled a list of issues, with my health, that I am hoping will be improved upon as time goes by. I will not provide that list here, but instead will report on the issue as it changes with time, hopefully for the better. I have researched each ailment as it relates to Carnivore Diet and I am very encouraged that there will be a big improvement as I move from a carb and sugar metabolism to a fat and protein driven metabolism. 

     When I first looked into this diet, I was very surprised to find out that it flies in the face of everything I had ever heard about diet previously. The science has not changed, but the messaging has always been to the detriment of  human health. Cholesterol bad, fat bad, red meat bad, excess salt bad, you need your vegetables, you need carbs for energy, and on and on. The crazy improvements in people's health on the Carnivore Diet is testament to the fact that we have been fed bad food advice. (pun intended) 

     No doubt, there will be challenges, especially in the early days, until the carb and sugar cravings subside. After speaking to veterans of this diet, I am being assured that those cravings will pass and because I will feel so much better, I will not want to to turn back. Well, that is my goal. 

     My weigh-in says that I am 215 lbs. so for starters, I am expecting some weight loss. At 6'2' I should be less than that. I am told that the pounds start shedding after three days, without feeling hungry. Wishful thinking? We will see. 

    So, join me, or come along for the ride as an observer. I will post a notice on Facebook on day one, so I expect that there will be many watching me. But, that is exactly the accountability I need.