Ketosis

So I am sticking with eating a low carb diet. Now this to me means cutting out the simple carbohydrates only and still consuming the complex ones and those high in fiber. If you look back to our roots we were hunters and gatherers. Our bodies learned to store extra food as fat that we could save for times when food was lean and then the fat would be used as energy... This is the natural state of our bodies. So eating a diet of lean meats and leafy veggies and berries is really good and puts your body into a natural state of using fats as fuel. The scientific name is ketosis and it really is cool to think that you can use only your fat as fuel and not lose your lean muscle mass.
So each day gets a little easier as your body restructures itself not to crave the sugars and starches you normally consumed. Every day my energy level feels a bit better and I honestly feel leaner... not so fluffy or bloated I guess. Anyway I got these test strips that tell you if you are in the state of ketosis called ketostix and I am in the state. If you google the word ketosis it tells you all you need to know. Basically when your body turns fat into energy anything that you do not then burn will leave your body in your sweat and urine. If you don't stay hydrated this can have a smell so drink water! The cool thing is the once fat now energy that is not used cannot turn back into fat. So seriously it is a win win to me. Take your vitamins and eat your veggies and pass on the rolls. Watch the weight fall off. Easy peasy!
I also have to pick up my training for my 1/2 marathon. My schedule will be hitting the gym Monday thru Friday @ 6am and doing cardio for 60 minutes either on the elliptical or running... have to vary to keep from overdoing it on the running. Saturdays are my long run day and Sunday is a day of rest. I have to do 2 days a week of strength training as well. That I do at night before bed. Just easier that way and I can watch my shows while working out. This is the year I am going to polish up Taylor. It is time!