02/06/2026
MY BIGGEST REALIZATION AFTER YEARS OF DOING LOW CARB KETO
Before, I used to think that discipline was all it took to be healthy. That’s why I was so strict with food back then—no sugar, no carbs, zero room for mistakes. If I ate something "forbidden," I felt like I had to compensate for it immediately.
It worked at first. I became more aware of what I was eating and grew more consistent than before. But as time went on, I noticed something gradually changing... not physically, but mentally and emotionally.
It was like I was becoming afraid of food.
Whenever I ate something sweet, instant guilt would kick in. When I overate, I felt like a failure. Then sometimes, because of that guilt, it became even harder for me to get back to my healthy habits.
That’s when I realized that fixing your food isn't enough. You also need to fix your relationship with food, as well as your mindset around health.
Because no matter how "healthy" you eat, if you are full of guilt, fear, pressure, and all-or-nothing thinking, you will really struggle to be consistent in the long term.
I still believe low carb and intermittent fasting can help a lot of people. They've helped me immensely, too. But now, I firmly believe that healthy living should feel sustainable. It shouldn't feel like you're fighting a battle with yourself every day or constantly living in fear of making a mistake.
Perfection is not the goal. Neither is being overly strict.
Consistency, healthy habits, and peace of mind around food matter much more. Because for me, real health should support your life, not control it.
