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I lost about 15 pounds without trying!

6/11/2012

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Meet the old Jenny:
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I had lost about 35 pounds counting Weight watchers points and kept it off for 10 years. But, I was hungry all the time, even though I ate every 3 hours. I read about low-carb diets in reader's Digest in 2011, got the books by Jonny Bowden & Gary Taubes, and slowly eliminated the bad carbs from my diet. I was amazed at how my hunger subsided.

I didn't aim to lose any weight, just not be hungry constantly, but I lost about 15 pounds without trying! I eat more calories than before and quadrupled my fat intake. 

I play a lot of competitive tennis, and I can tell that my performance has greatly improved on the court. I can play 3 long sets and outlast my opponents. I used to "crash" around 5pm (especially on tennis match days), but now I am a bundle of energy! 

Also, one of the best things I first noticed is how acute my thinking became---so wonderful!!! Also, I never thought I had inflammation in my body, but once I went low-carb, I had a sharp decrease in those aches & pains we chalk up to getting older. My body composition has been changed, too. I look much more muscular, but still feminine. 

Meet Jenny Today:
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What was the biggest challenge to adopting a carbohydrate-restricted or paleo diet?
Getting over the "avoid fat" message that we all hear.

What advice (if any) would you give to someone interested in trying a carbohydrate-restricted or paleo diet? Were there any obstacles that you overcame that could help future dieters?
I learned to cook baked goods with ingredients like almond flour, flax meal & coconut flour. Actually, that was great because I can eat cookies, pancakes, etc. again (low-carb versions), where before I restricted myself. The real food I eat tastes so much better than the "low-fat" garbage!!!!!!


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Jenny
6/11/2012 01:24:25 am

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jenny
6/11/2012 05:39:26 am

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Larry link
6/11/2012 10:30:22 am

Hi Jenny,

Your comments don't appear to be showing up!

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Rose
6/11/2012 04:51:31 pm

I am just a little concerned about your excessive weight loss. I am offering this to you out of concern.

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