A big part of my success doing low-carb has been the elimination of nearly all processed foods. All that nasty high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils (trans-fats), etc., was doing me no good at all. Since keeping my foods simple and as natural as possible, I feel so much better physically and mentally that losing the weight ended up being only a minor side-effect.
In fact, I recently received a promotion at work and there is no doubt in my mind that my lifestyle change brought it about. I come to work with so much energy now and I project such a positive attitude that doors are opening up to me that were closed before.
Congrats on your promotion......and I would expect you are probably correct in your assessment about it.
My husband spent nearly 30 years in construction and was always trim and fit, but swinging a hammer and pounding up and down ladders for that many years finally took it's toll and he now has a jacket and tie job that is not quite as physically demanding. Yet he still remains trim and fit.
I think much of that is because of a minimum of processed foods in our diet, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Yes we eat lots of meats and fish and carbs, but do balance them all out.