10 Things That Happen When You Go Low Carb

Whether you're into keto, paleo, or gluten-free, cutting carbs changes everything. LCHF4lyfe.

1. Your first trip to the grocery store is kind of weird.

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You basically stick to the perimeter of the store, and your cart is like 90% lard. Who needs a 64 oz tub of sour cream? YOU DO.

2. You cook a lot more, or maybe for the first time ever.

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Turns out convenience food usually equals carby food. When you're on a low carb high fat diet, you want to know exactly what's going in to your food, and the best way to do that is by making it yourself. The good news is that cooking is a lot of fun, and it's hard to go wrong when you're smothering everything in butter.

3. Eating breakfast is a thing you do now.

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Starting your day off with things like fried eggs, sausage, and coffee with REAL CREAM keeps you fuller longer, and helps you avoid the temptations of the vending machine.

4. MyFitnessPal knows more about your body than you do.

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And it'll throw you some serious shade if you're not keeping up with your food diary.

5. You eat more leafy greens than you ever thought possible.

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Spinach is just the beginning. Leafy greens are full of fiber and vitamins and low in calories, so they're a great way to fill up. And once you start eating them regularly, you'll realize that they're so much more than just a vehicle for ranch dressing.

6. And you love it because they're often paired with bacon.

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Spinach salad with a bacon dijon vinaigrette. Kale sauteed in bacon fat. Collard greens with bacon. You get the picture.

7. You might discover that you've stopped farting so damn much.

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I mean.... not that you ever did.. but many low carbers experience a decrease in flatulence. You might not care, but your significant other or office-mates will be pleased.

8. You don't really notice that you're losing weight.

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Until you're suddenly swimming your old "skinny" jeans. Losing weight the LCHF way can be really confusing if you've always thought that dieting = feeling like you're going to die.

9. But when you reach your goal weight, your eating habits don't change all that much.

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LCHF isn't just a diet, it can be a lifestyle that helps you maintain a healthy weight without feeling like you're deprived. Eating fresher, less processed foods is a delicious and healthy way to live your life, regardless of your weight.

10. And when you do get a little naughty and sneak something sweet, sugar tastes so. freaking. good.

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Even a little bit of sugar tastes like really, really good. You'll finally stop rolling your eyes at the whole "fruit is nature's candy" thing.