"Diets that restrict carbohydrates to an absolute minimum deplete the body's stores of glucose, the building blocks of carbohydrates, within 12 to 14 hours. After the body's stores of glucose have been depleted, the body starts to burn fat. Most of the body's cells can use fat as a fuel. The brain can only use glucose or ketone bodies, a by-product of fat metabolism in the liver, as an energy source."
Not all carb depletion diets are the same but for me, this week, it means ONLY protein veggies and very limited types of healthy fats. Of course I am still getting some carbohydrates from the veggies but I am keeping track of those as well and keeping them under 20g per day. It is now the end of day 1 and I'm not feelin too bad. I'll definitely keep you posted throughout the week. Im expecting headaches and to be tired and moody but I also don't want to make that into a self fulfilling prophecy so I'm trying to stay positive! One piece of advice my nutritionist gave me is to think happy thoughts (I know it sounds silly) and to let the endorphins help me through. We'll see how it goes!
Energy levels are definitely low which I was warned they would be at the beginning of the week. I got a full 8 hrs of sleep last night but was still drained by the middle of the afternoon so I laid down for a nap. I meant to sleep for 1 hr and woke up (having completely ignored my alarm) three hours later! Yikes! I ate another 3oz chicken, 1 c. of green beans, and a small salad with cucumber, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil then went to the gym. My workout went really great actually! I came home to have a piece of salmon and 6 steamed brussels sprouts and now I am exhausted again. I'd tell you more but I'm falling asleep in my protein shake!
Wish me luck! Goodnight!
Katie
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