What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

While reading Natural Born Heroes, written by the Christopher McDougall, author of extremely successful Born To Run, I became inspired by many things. The book touches on skills and philosophies in today's world that would have resinated in the rich culture of ancient Greece but more so the resistance fighters on the Greek island of Crete during WWII. These Cretans were extremely 'useful' whereas they could use all of the surroundings and elements to outwit and out maneuver the Nazis. The book discusses everything from Kung Fu to knife throwing, from Natural movement and body fascia. But one of the things that I found interesting was the topic of teaching your body to burn fat instead of sugar to sustain energy to cover more distance and to maintain overall better health. The idea is to cut out carbohydrates and sugars but also to increase you fat intake so you body develops a hormone called ketos that will act as the fuel source for your body. I was so intrigued, in fact, that after reading the chapter in where this is mentioned, I found that I had immediately cut the carbs the same day and was head first into the Ketogenic diet, or Banting.

On day 2 I had terrible diarrhea and felt pretty weak and then the next 4 days were absolute shit (literally). I had no idea of what I had gotten myself into. I just wanted more energy to run and to improve my overall health, I didn't want to suffer with the runs and a foggy head and weak body. I endlessly searched the internet for what could be killing me and how to survive and found tons of interesting information both scientifically complicated and inspiring. I was determined. I held on for the expected week of 'hell in stomach' or low carb flu and soon enough it passed just like a bad dream.

Now that I am cramming in the butter and coconut oil and eating guacamole every other meal, I hope to transform my body into a fat burning machine. This blog was created to bring you along with me on my journey and give you some hopefully funny insights and just some 'what-nots' for fun. I will also be tracking to see how my running progresses while on this new regimen and yes, in Luna Sandals. I did my first run this morning and felt wonderful and I only hope it gets better. 

I will try and post links and fun bits about things I reference and please don't hesitate to ask any questions.

realmealrevolution.com

Christopher McDougall Highlights These Skills on Outside.com

No Bun Please

More butter!,

Cameron