Re: the loss of food enjoyment. Me and my husband began eating a whole food Keto diet last year for a multitude of health-related reasons. We lost weight, have better lab numbers, and feel great. But eating out, especially with friends, or visiting family who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods, brings dread now! We attended a family function and the only thing on our plates was the pork that was smoked by the host. Every other side dish served was total carbs. Nobody batted an eye, at least not in front of us. We have learned how to adjust, most of the time. Checking out the appetizer and side dish lists on the restaurant menu can be helpful, as is subbing out the rice or potatoes for broccoli or side salad.
Thanks for the review. I appreciate your balanced, reasonable approach. The social, community, recreational aspect of eating is important, no small consideration.
My own observation with my Garmin watch is that I can trick it into a good sleep score if I'm laying down and resting even if I've woken up and not sleeping. Your brain needs sleep but if it doesn't happen this still rests the rest of the body if not the brain.
I have also woken up tired, got a good score and somehow felt better but they should certianly be taken with a grain of salt.
Re: the loss of food enjoyment. Me and my husband began eating a whole food Keto diet last year for a multitude of health-related reasons. We lost weight, have better lab numbers, and feel great. But eating out, especially with friends, or visiting family who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods, brings dread now! We attended a family function and the only thing on our plates was the pork that was smoked by the host. Every other side dish served was total carbs. Nobody batted an eye, at least not in front of us. We have learned how to adjust, most of the time. Checking out the appetizer and side dish lists on the restaurant menu can be helpful, as is subbing out the rice or potatoes for broccoli or side salad.
Thanks for the review. I appreciate your balanced, reasonable approach. The social, community, recreational aspect of eating is important, no small consideration.
My own observation with my Garmin watch is that I can trick it into a good sleep score if I'm laying down and resting even if I've woken up and not sleeping. Your brain needs sleep but if it doesn't happen this still rests the rest of the body if not the brain.
I have also woken up tired, got a good score and somehow felt better but they should certianly be taken with a grain of salt.
Always interesting questions and answers! I love the photo of your cat, Trent! Isn’t it great wen our cats seem to smile like that?
Yes! I am beyond obsessed with my cat. Maybe it’s because my kids are grown up now - or maybe it’s because Trent is such a lover ❤️