Hi Guys.
I didn’t post on this thread for a while and I thought I would do so follow up.
I have no idea what’s my day count now. I know I’ve been on a ketogenic / carnivore diet for almost 15 months and I’m still taking the supplements as on Ozeph Regimen and Supplement . I have no bad side effects that I can notice from either the diet or the supplements.
I still reap the usual, non-pfs benefits from the diet: nice skin, younger look, no digestive problems, no headaches, no bloating, no inflammation, no pain in the joints, no energy lows (hypoglycemia), in fact plenty of energy even when I don’t eat (I had my last meal 24 hours ago). Yes, because being keto means you’re always fast-ready and can do 24-36 hours fasts anytime with no efforts.
As for pfs, no anxiety, no depression, slight brain fog if I didn’t sleep well and insomnia if I cheated on the diet, it doesn’t take much. Insomnia is still an issue but it feels like my medicine is hitting me stronger now. I may have to reduce the dosage.
Sexually, I’m fully functional with either a lower sex drive. Could be the monotony of monogamy, after 5 years of marriage, I don’t know.
Physically, I’m still thin and muscular but after a wound on the shoulder blade muscles during exercise, I’ve been exercising less so I’m not as in shape as 6 months ago. Still pretty fit though.
I’ve had a motorbike accident and had a mini crash on collagen peptide while trying to heal to road rashes. For some reason, the skin scars seems to take forever to disappear. Definitely longer than pre-crash.
I also fasted 3 days and later 5 days and both fasts threw be off balance.This has prevented me from keeping a steady exercise routine. Now I only fast for 24-36 hours but I do it 2-3 times a month and I can stay in balance.
I can’t say much have changed in the last 3 months. I’m still having insomnia though most nights are good enough to have productive days. Altogether, I can say pfs is not too much of a hassle but things are not normal yet. Than again, normal compared to what ? I’m 51. Should I compare to when I was 20 ? Then I have more muscle, I’m less depressed but I have less enthusiasm about discovering the world.
Compare to 30 ? again less depressed, healthier, I work a lot less and make a lot more money.
Compare to 40 ? I’m thinner, more muscular, I don’t drink as much (actually not at all), not as depressed (lol. I’ve been depressed my whole life. How ironic I’m finally out of the depression cycle when I’m sick with pfs!)
Sex drive is lower than at any of those years. Thank God, what a waste of time and money chasing women all the time. Anyway, I’m married with 3 kids so it’s fine.
I started meditating and it makes a world of a difference. I’m much calmer, more mindful of what I’m doing, and I accept things as they are much more easily. I’m more patient ! When I wait at the bank, I just meditate !
Through all this ordeal, I found that by fasting regularly, having some calorie deprived days and some feasts, eating mostly carnivore and ketogenic, it seems (according to some research) I can have a prolonged life, look younger, be fit and clear minded for at least another 30 years if not 40 or 50. That means I may have more fit, clear minded adult life in front of me than behind me. I’m really looking forward for the rest of this life, which has been a great adventure so far.
So that’s it for now. I’ll come back with more news on this thread in a few months. Meanwhile, I post here and there.
I wish you all good luck in your recoveries.
Ozeph.