The lost signal
Beyond that, we have lost touch with our internal compass. In a world saturated with ultra-processed food, hidden sugar and aggressive marketing, the signal of satiety has become inaudible. We eat because it's time, because we're stressed, because it's there. At 43, I had to relearn how to listen to my body. Low-carb was the tool for this relearning. By removing the carbohydrates that interfere with hormones, I finally found the clear signal that says, 'Enough is enough.'
On my grill, I see this signal at work. When you eat a quality piece of meat, rich in fat and protein, your body reacts differently. He's not trying to stuff himself. He takes what he needs and stops. It's a feeling of fullness, not heaviness. It’s the difference between being filled and being nourished. Satiety is a compass that guides us towards balance, if we agree to listen to it without the parasitic noise of sugar.
The end of the obsession
The biggest change is the end of the food obsession. When you're a sugar burner, you're always thinking about the next meal. You are afraid of hunger. You need your 'fix' every three hours. It is a form of slavery. By becoming a fat burner, this obsession disappears. You can go hours without eating without even thinking about it. You are free. Your internal compass is stable, it no longer panics at the slightest drop in blood sugar.
This freedom is felt in everything I do. I am more present with my clients, more patient with my children, more focused on my work. I am no longer a slave to my hormones. The grill has become the place where I celebrate this autonomy. I prepare dense, satisfying meals that allow me to remain efficient for long hours. It is metabolic efficiency which translates into life efficiency. We stop wasting time managing artificial energy crises.
The art of stopping
This is how stopping eating when you are no longer hungry is an act of respect for yourself. It is recognizing that the body has its own limits and its own needs. Sugar pushes us to go beyond these limits, to eat more and more. Fat brings us back to reason. Once nutritional needs are met, the pleasure of eating naturally diminishes. This is the signal that it's time to put down your fork. No need to finish the plate if the body says no.
It's a lesson in humility. We are only as smart as our biology. We have evolved over millions of years with extremely precise regulatory mechanisms. Modern sugar is a bug in the system. By returning to a dense and natural diet, we correct this bug. We find our compass. We find our way. The grill is only the instrument of this reconciliation with our own nature.
Clarity of need
Ultimately, knowing what you really need is the key to health. We don't need empty calories, we need nutrients. We don't need stimulation, we need fuel. By simplifying our diet, we clarify our needs. We learn to distinguish real hunger from emotional craving. We become more aware, more responsible. It is a path to maturity that begins on the plate and extends to all areas of existence.
Here in Montana, nature continually reminds us of the importance of balance. Animals do not eat more than they need. They follow their compass. By choosing low-carb, I choose to follow mine. I choose clarity, stability and freedom. The grill is hot, the meat is ready, and my mind is at peace. That's all I need for today.
