The Long Road to a Small Angry Planet: A Personal Experience with the Keto Diet

As I embarked on my own 'keto experiment' several months ago, I stumbled upon an interesting podcast featuring an Ultra Runner who eats Keto. His story sparked an epiphany for me, as if a fog had lifted and a weight had dissipated. I felt mentally alert and crisp, with a newfound clarity that is hard to describe.

As a fighter, I've always been intense and driven. I never thought much about nutrition or diet until I started listening to endurance athletes discuss their fueling strategies. One Ultra Runner in particular caught my attention, as he shared his experience shifting from a high-carb diet to a low-carb/high-fat diet. He reported significant improvements in performance, and that resonated with me.

As someone who runs 10k morning runs, I could relate to the idea of making the transition from sugar-burning to ketone-burning. The keto diet features very low carbs (less than 20g), moderate protein, and high fats. This dietary approach is designed to switch the body's fuel source from glucose to ketones, with suggested benefits including mental clarity, recovery, anti-inflammation, and weight loss.

When I started my own keto experiment, I didn't know what ketosis was or all the intricacies involved. But I did notice a difference in my energy levels and mental clarity. Running became easier, and I felt more alert during my morning workouts. The crispness of light while running through the desert or on long road trips is one of my favorite feelings, and this new diet had given me that same sensation.

What follows is not an expert's account; rather, it's a personal narrative about my experience with the keto diet. As someone who hasn't written extensively about fighting or nutrition, I've drawn parallels between endurance running and fighting, highlighting the similarities in mindset and intensity. If you're interested in learning more, I encourage you to Google the topic and explore the world of ketosis.

For a more in-depth look at my journey with the keto diet, including a vlog discussion on how I'm appreciating this new lifestyle, become a patron supporter on Patreon or read the full article here.

Long road to a small angry planet