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Year Four, Day 158: Keto Euphroria

Remember when I talked about keto flu? Keto psychosis?

I would now like to talk to you about keto euphoria.

I am having what I usually call my "one good day a month".

I woke up in a good mood, with motivation, clear thinking, energy and creative ideas for my  life and the people around me!

I am not aching. And I lost 1/2 pound over night.

I started worrying as the day progressed. I am just so darn happy! I am pulsating with joy!
What gives?

And...what goes up, must come down. Right? Yikes!  I am floating so high in the stratosphere right now, my landing might be painful when I finally crash!

But maybe I won't crash too hard.  I ate really healthy today. My first meal being at 12 noon.  I'm drinking oodles of water. I spent an enjoyable morning with  my granddaughter and then cooked with my daughter.  Wished my mother a happy birthday. Had a nice talk with my son.

God spoke to me this morning. Clearly. He told me it is not just enough for me to recognize the marginalized in my community, i.e. homeless people. Not enough for me to look them in the eyes, greet them, buy them coffee or food when I can. I need to do something to help the problem.

He also told me I need to help not only the homeless, but reach out to the incarcerated and the children that are suffering on our borders.

Wow. All that. Really, God?  I'm just finally learning how to shed all this fat. Now you want me to save the world?

O.K. Save the world I shall. Even if it is one person at a time.

Not sure how this is going to play out. But I have been given my assignment!

So losing weight, getting my health back, gaining strength and mental clarity is not just for me. It is so I can better serve.

I'm good with that.

I did a bit more research on the ketogenic diet.  It turns out that the long term effects of keto are extremely positive.  It makes sense. Obesity is a health risk. But there are more benefits other than losing weight. Read for yourself:


"The present study shows the beneficial effects of a long-term ketogenic diet. It significantly reduced the body weight and body mass index of the patients. Furthermore, it decreased the level of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose, and increased the level of HDL cholesterol. Administering a ketogenic diet for a relatively longer period of time did not produce any significant side effects in the patients. Therefore, the present study confirms that it is safe to use a ketogenic diet for a longer period of time than previously demonstrated."

So I am ketoing on!  I had more to say, but in my euphoric state, suddenly I have forgotten it all!

More tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Happy Monday!
Love,

Zita 



P.S. I had an incredible hoop workout this morning. Day 94. See for yourself:


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