[z3n]

Carbs are highly addictive.

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So true!

But it’s the damnedest thing, while they are addictive, they don’t make you feel better. At least not for me.

After 5 weeks in ketogenesis, I had my first cheat day last Saturday. Pizza and Beer. I was looking forward to it. But you know what, I had too much pizza the beer made me feel like I was a balloon. Other than tasting old favorites again, I actually didn’t get much out of it at all and actually felt uncomfortable. But wouldn’t you know it, for the next few days, I was craving those carbs. I wanted more pizza. So strange how that addiction works.

[ConservativeMind]

“But it’s the damnedest thing, while they are addictive, they don’t make you feel better. At least not for me.

After 5 weeks in ketogenesis, I had my first cheat day last Saturday. Pizza and Beer. I was looking forward to it. But you know what, I had too much pizza the beer made me feel like I was a balloon. Other than tasting old favorites again, I actually didn’t get much out of it at all and actually felt uncomfortable. But wouldn’t you know it, for the next few days, I was craving those carbs. I wanted more pizza. So strange how that addiction works.”

My wife and I completely agree. Carby foods leave you feeling like you didn’t eat anything useful. Our brains notice the rush of sugar and it’s uncomfortable. And, yes, you feel like eating a bunch more of all the stuff that has little (or no) actual nutrition
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[folkquest]

But it’s the damnedest thing, while they are addictive, they don’t make you feel better. At least not for me.

I concur! The last time I went low carb, it took about 3 weeks to lose that sugary-hazy feeling, but once I did, I felt great. Going back to carbs was too easy, even though it made be feel crummy.