diet myths

From late 2003 until early 2007 I was on a low carb, low processed food diet. I dropped from 292 pounds to 227. Very quickly after I got on the low carb my cholesteral & trigliceride levels dropped from dangerously high to healthy levels. For the last year I've been eating the more traditional diet & my cholesteral & triglicerides have gone back up. I also struggled less staying on a diet consistantly on the low carb, my weight fluctuated less. No coincidence I believed. Now there's proof. Although I do believe the low carb & low processed foods diet is healthier, I won't get back on it because right now i need the carbs for my endurance triathlon training. As soon as I'm done with Ironman Arizona I'll hop back on the low carb & start having my cholesteral & triglicerides tested frequently again. Depending on how the tests come out & how I feel I may stay on it forever, or get off of the diet once I get to 180 pounds. I'll see & keep you all informed.

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