Hello keto
readers!
My name is
Nicole and I have joined Freeze on this amazing keto-filled journey. Freeze is
actually the main reason I got into ketogenic diet. Freeze and I met waaaay
back in elementary school. Yea, that’s right, I've known this guy since we were
itty bitty grade school kids. We even had a tiny little grade school fling, but
that was decades ago! Wow, I just made myself feel old. However long Freeze and
I have been friends, he’s always helped me and I've been lucky to have someone
answer my questions about this rather confusing and sometimes frustrating diet.
Moving right
along! So, now that I’m on this epic path with one of my greatest friends and
he’s asked me to be a part of RealSults. I thought I’d share a little bit about
myself before I launch into posting recipes and such.
What lead me
to choose keto? I read that keto was once used and is
still used to treat Epilepsy. It can have a high success rate if done
successfully. Now, I’m not epileptic, but I was diagnosed Bipolar when I was
14. Well, what does being bipolar have to do with the keto diet? Medications
called Anticonvulsants, which are used as mood stabilizers in people with
bipolar disorder, are also used in epilepsy patients to control seizures. Many
people who have epilepsy are also diagnosed with bipolar. If you cure one with
ketogenic diet, can you cure the other? While I am not epileptic, can I see a
difference in removing carbohydrates from diet, replacing them with high fats
and proteins? My theory is that yes, I will. It’s been said that Atkins
can really fight depression and can help aid with fighting
bipolar disorder. Is the “carb haze” really dragging us down as a society? I’m
going to say yes.
I’m on Day 11 of my ketogenic journey. My part in this blog is going to
include showing off tasty recipes, giving tips for what to do if you’re out and
about and you need a keto solution, keto-cocktails, and each time you see me
post I’ll give you an update on my mental health state on a 1-10 scale.
See you guys until my next post!
PS - I'm obsessed with My Little Pony, so excuse my signature. :P
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