We’re kicking off the LC-HFD challenge! It’s neither carnivore nor keto, but it’s one of the simplest ways to shed body fat, get rid of water retention, tackle inflammation, and enhance insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, polycystic ovaries, and more.
Carbohydrates aren’t completely off the table; they’re just cut down to 15% of Deyan’s daily calorie intake. So, if you’re eating around 2000 calories, that works out to about 30 grams a day. To put that into perspective, it’s roughly equivalent to 300 grams of iceberg lettuce, 300 grams of cucumber, a few green onions, and 50 grams of arugula or avocado. There’s actually a lot of room for variety!
SIMPLE FOODS YOU NEED IN YOUR DAILY DIET:
- green salads, arugula, iceberg, kale, all green leafs you can think of
- cucumbers, avocado, green onions
- olive oil, balsamico for dressing + salt
- all kind of meat and fish – prefer pork, veil, salmon
- eggs
- diary – fat yogurt, feta cheese, emental, cheddar, blue cheese, butter
- butter, coconut oil, almond oil, avocado oil
- coconut flakes, raw cacao
- raw nuts in moderation – wallnuts, almonds, macadamia, raw coconut
- water + soda + some lemon i moderation
Be back soon with more info and cooking ideas!
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE
A guide to emotional freedom and the anxiety of beginning a diet.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) – Anxiety About Beginning a Diet
1. Preparation –
Karate Chop point (the side of your palm, right under the little finger)
👉 Tap your fingers and say it three times:
- “Even though I’m a bit scared to kick off a diet and feel unsure, I decide to love and accept myself.”
- “Even though I’m scared I might not succeed or that I could fail, I fully and completely accept who I am.”
- “Even though starting is tough for me, I give myself permission to feel calm and confident.”
The ring of dots 👉 Press each point about 6–8 times and say this (feel free to tweak it to match your vibe) – 20 minutes total. finish with deep breath and glass of water
- Inner edge of eyebrows (on the nose side): “I’m scared that I might not make it…”
- Sides of the eyes (temples): “I’m really hesitant to begin…”
- Under the eyes (on the bone under the eye): “I’m worried that I might just give up…”
- Under the nose: “This fear is holding me back.”
- Under the mouth (chin): “I get a bit anxious when dieting crosses my mind.”
- Collarbone (just below it, slightly to the side): “There’s a lot of fear about failing.”
- Underarm (about 10 cm below the armpit): “I feel so much tension when I think about change.”
- “I decide to let go of this fear and feel more at ease.”
