Low Carb Diet: Clarity and Discipline

I am on the fourth day of my 2026 low carb diet, and as always, the shift in how I feel is immediate and profound. It’s one of those things that makes me stop and wonder: Why do I ever stop doing this?

The benefits are multi-faceted. I’m sleeping better, my head feels significantly clearer, and I find myself becoming agitated much less easily. Interestingly, I’ve noticed a specific change in my sensory tolerance. I’m usually hyper-sensitive to noise—things like leaf blowers or drumming can really get under my skin. But over the last few days, my tolerance level for these distractions has been noticeably higher. It’s like the diet provides a mental buffer against the friction of the world.

The "No Cheat Day" Rule

My biggest challenge in the past hasn't been starting, but "not stopping." I often fall into the trap of the "cheat day" or the "threshold weight" mentality. I’ll think, "I’ve been doing this for a while, so a scoop of ice cream should be okay," or "I’ve reached my goal weight, let’s add back some of my eating vices."

That’s exactly where things fall apart. This time around, the goal is total consistency. No cheat days, no arbitrary goal weights that signal an "end" to the discipline. It’s about maintaining the virtuous cycle.

The Power of Single-Focus

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned about dieting is to avoid the "multiple todo" trap. It’s tempting to try and over-optimize everything at once: intermittent fasting, 100 pushups a day, 20,000 steps. But the real key is to just focus on eating right. Focus on that one thing, and the rest will follow. I truly believe your diet is the single most important factor for your health; everything else is a distant second.

It’s early February, and I’m already feeling great. The hunger is manageable, and the clarity is returning. Let’s see where I end up by the end of the year, but for now, I'm just leaning into the virtuous cycle of healthy living.

Note: This post was generated by Antigravity based on my Obsidian note.