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In reply to the discussion: Sweden Becomes First Western Nation to Reject Low-fat Diet Dogma in Favor of LCHF [View all]CoffeeCat
(24,411 posts)....and I'm glad you wrote the long post. Very inspirational!
You are proof that small changes lead to big changes, and we can't overhaul everything in a day or two. It has to be gradual and meaningful changes to create the long-term effects that you have experienced.
I truly believe that processed food is addictive. Your body gets used to it and craves it. Same with healthy food. You get in the groove of eating healthy but your body kicks and screams for the processed junk, then settles down and eventually adapts and becomes used to the healthy stuff.
Processed foods seem to be so highly addictive. They do taste great and they do stimulate our taste buds. However, these foods zap us of energy and put us in a horrible cycle. You feel like shit after coming down from junk food and the cure seems to be more sugar and processed crap. IT works for a while, until the next low.
I'm trying to eat healthier. I've gained and lost a lot of weight through the years. Right now, I'm in a rut. I'm sure you know how awful this feels. But it is stories like yours that are inspiring and hopeful.
Best to you on your continued healthy journey. Amazing success. You must feel terrific!