Are you FAT-PHOBIC?
I used to be be FAT-PHOBIC. I used to think that if I ate fat it would make me fat. So instead of eating nutrient-dense food, I ate low-fat foods lacking in nutrients. Like many of us, I was duped into eating a ton of carbs (bagel, pretzels, rice, pasta, cereal, candy, tortillas, etc)...Looking back at what I used to eat I can't believe I functioned like I did...For over 15 years I'd wake up at 5ish, teach 1-2 fitness classes a day, work a full-time job, go out with friends or work at night, go to bed around midnight and did it all over again the next day...How did I function on the fuel I fed my body...???
Well, it turns out all the carbs I ate turned into sugar which gave me the energy I needed to get through the day. You see, if there is an overabundance of sugar, the sugar takes precedence over fat as a source of energy in many metabolic processes, and stored fat doesn’t get burned for energy, instead it stays stored on your body, which makes you fat (even if it's a skinny fat).
Bottom Line
Sugar Burner = Energy roller coaster; “needing” to eat every two hours; cranky when you’re hungry; regular cravings for sweets or caffeine; dysfunctional hormonal response to food.
The Whole30 took me out of sugar-burner mode, and transitions me into being fat adapted—efficiently able to utilize fat as energy. This means my body is utilizing fat as fuel more readily, helping me avoid between-meal cravings, energy slumps, and brain fog. Being fat-adapted will help me get rid of stored fat (like my love handles and the extra tire I have around my waistline) —something that can't been done when running on nothing but sugar (aka carbs).
Fat Adapted = Even energy all throughout the day; no need to eat between meals; stuck without food — no crankiness or raging hunger; reduced cravings for sweets or caffeine; improved body composition and hormonal response to food.
Yeah, that sounds better to me, too, but in order for me to truly be fat-adapted I need to overcome my fat phobia and embrace all the good fatty foods. They are nutrient-dense and will satiate for hours. Being on the Whole30 has helped me overcome my fear of fat and it can do the same for you if you have this issue.
Today's Stats
Water Consumption
135 ounces
Sleep
7 hours
(I was dragging ass all day because I didn't get more sleep...I can't wait to go to bed so I can wake up with more energy tomorrow)
Daily Meals
5:30am - Breakfast Beverage : (Full Fat) Coconut Milk Latte with MTC Oil
8am - Breakfast Beverage : Homemade Bone Broth
10am : A few pieces of seared ahi tuna
12pm : Handful Homemade Beef Jerky & Mixed Nuts
2pm - Lunch : Bowl of Shepard's Pie
5pm - Snack : Handful of Nuts
7pm - Dinner : Smoke Brisket with my (Full-Fat)
Coconut Milk, Cilantro, Jalapeño, Vinegar, Avocado Oil & Fig
sauce, roasted squash & tomatoes on a bed of mixed greens
Are you FAT-PHOBIC?
Are you a SUGAR-BURNER?
If so, would like to change?
You can see the fat adaption change with everyone doing Whole30, including you and Jon. Everyone leans out. I made the mistake of losing too much weight (unintended) doing Whole30 which resulted in increased fatigue. I added Whole30-approved meat back into my diet, and that made all the difference in the world. Now I am back on track. The other real positive about primal eating is enhanced quality sleeping. Who would think by changing your diet you could drastically improve your sleep! I think sleep is a biggie, and ideally I like to hit the Morley Sleep Chamber no later than 9:00pm. :)
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