DEcosse
If it's no Scottish it's CRAP!
Seriously!
Oh wait - did you think I meant Temperature?
Oh no, no, no, no no .........
Here in Central CA? Not a chance!
The -20 is not degrees - it's lbs!
And today hit that marker of weight lost from starting new regime on Jan 2nd - so about 6 weeks to the day, have lost 20 lbs.
That was my primary goal when I started, but only couple of weeks in, re-calibrated it to new target of-30 - and even then, we'll see how it goes!
But it sure feels good to have reached that preliminary goal.
It has three main elements
Besides - that will be my reward once I get there!
The second was get my body moving! I wanted something cardio based rather than weights (although now would like to introduce some of the latter, more for upper body). From day 1 I have not missed a day with 45 mins minimum on an electronically controlled load bike, at a pretty good load and pretty high pedal rate.
The third part is on the surface probably the most difficult for many, to stay true and not deviate or cheat.
Well guys, this is so easy, it's almost laughable ....
It's my own modified Keto plan - essentially low-carb high-fat high-protein.
Bacon & eggs for breakfast is typical - no joke! And even throw piece of liver in there fried in the bacon fat!
And Steak & Scallops & veg for dinner - with lashings of butter on everything!
It's hard to feel 'wanting' on a diet like that!
No calorie or fat counting, only carbs - and you really don't have to count those, it's pretty intuitive
Meat & Fish Proteins & with veg, generally anything above the ground, nothing below (which have higher sugars) - unfortunately Fruit (incl Tomatoes) - V8 etc are off the table. But avocados are excellent low carb fruit and make a great snack - I eat it right out shell with a spoon!
Calorie control kinda takes care of itself without counting - you tend to naturally get to smaller portion sizes because you are satisfied and I honestly NEVER feel hungry. But even at the start, I never really created portion sizes - the steaks have probably gotten smaller naturally, not because of a 'plan' but just because you fill & satisfy more quickly.
But if I do feel like snacking?
Macadamia Nuts or fried pork skins!
So yeah, rather than feeling I'm depriving myself, I'm actually REALLY enjoying this diet - eat much better food.
The other big bonus is my BP - that has REALLY come down. And although my cholesterol was not really high, I expect to see some improvement there at next labs tests. My glucose level was right on the upper threshold, so definitely expecting to see some positive change there.
I can honestly recommend this plan to anyone who feels like they might to lose a little - or a lot!
Oh wait - did you think I meant Temperature?
Oh no, no, no, no no .........
Here in Central CA? Not a chance!
The -20 is not degrees - it's lbs!
And today hit that marker of weight lost from starting new regime on Jan 2nd - so about 6 weeks to the day, have lost 20 lbs.
That was my primary goal when I started, but only couple of weeks in, re-calibrated it to new target of-30 - and even then, we'll see how it goes!
But it sure feels good to have reached that preliminary goal.
It has three main elements
- Quit Alcohol
- Exercise
- Diet
Besides - that will be my reward once I get there!
The second was get my body moving! I wanted something cardio based rather than weights (although now would like to introduce some of the latter, more for upper body). From day 1 I have not missed a day with 45 mins minimum on an electronically controlled load bike, at a pretty good load and pretty high pedal rate.
The third part is on the surface probably the most difficult for many, to stay true and not deviate or cheat.
Well guys, this is so easy, it's almost laughable ....
It's my own modified Keto plan - essentially low-carb high-fat high-protein.
Bacon & eggs for breakfast is typical - no joke! And even throw piece of liver in there fried in the bacon fat!
And Steak & Scallops & veg for dinner - with lashings of butter on everything!
It's hard to feel 'wanting' on a diet like that!
No calorie or fat counting, only carbs - and you really don't have to count those, it's pretty intuitive
Meat & Fish Proteins & with veg, generally anything above the ground, nothing below (which have higher sugars) - unfortunately Fruit (incl Tomatoes) - V8 etc are off the table. But avocados are excellent low carb fruit and make a great snack - I eat it right out shell with a spoon!
Calorie control kinda takes care of itself without counting - you tend to naturally get to smaller portion sizes because you are satisfied and I honestly NEVER feel hungry. But even at the start, I never really created portion sizes - the steaks have probably gotten smaller naturally, not because of a 'plan' but just because you fill & satisfy more quickly.
But if I do feel like snacking?
Macadamia Nuts or fried pork skins!
So yeah, rather than feeling I'm depriving myself, I'm actually REALLY enjoying this diet - eat much better food.
The other big bonus is my BP - that has REALLY come down. And although my cholesterol was not really high, I expect to see some improvement there at next labs tests. My glucose level was right on the upper threshold, so definitely expecting to see some positive change there.
I can honestly recommend this plan to anyone who feels like they might to lose a little - or a lot!
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