I’ve decided that, starting today, I’m going to do a 90 days carnivore challenge. I’m starting this thread for accountability. I hope I’m allowed to do this. I don’t know if anyone would want to join me on this particular challenge, given that it’s controversial, but I do know that it works for me because I did it for 2 years before, a long time ago, and back then I was the healthiest and happiest I have ever been. But I fell off the wagon as I usually do with any changes I try to make. But my mental and emotional state is very poor at the moment and I believe that I might do something stupid if I don’t start this now. I need to get a grip and this is the way, I believe.
The rules are that I can eat all animal products. Red meat, chicken, pork, eggs, butter, and lard. I won’t include dairy since I find them addictive. No plants, no honey or sweetners.
During the 90 days, I’ll be checking in here every single day and will report exactly what I will be experiencing, in addition to any potential weight loss or gain. (Weight gain is very much a possibility on this diet since it’s not a weight loss diet but a weight normalizing diet and you won’t lose any weight if you have health issues. Your health issues are healed first, however long that takes, and then the weight loss will follow). I should have started this sooner but I couldn’t quit everything at once. I think day 51 is as good a time as any to start. My sobriety will come first.
Wish me luck and I’m not crazy
A few names that inspired me to do this the last time: Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Benjamin Bikman, Dr. Robert Lustig, Dr. Paul Mason, Dr. Anthony Chaffee. All certified medical doctors who have themselves been doing this for years (except Benjamin Bikman who is a researcher and university professor and not a medical doctor, and who is keto, and Dr. Robert Lustig who mostly avoids sugar and simple carbs only). The rest are long term carnivores.
Be attentive to each and every feeling you’re having. Recovering from alcohol use wouldn’t meet (ha meat!) this dietary choice. Your body will communicate with you about it.
I miss dairy
Not much happening. Had some ground beef, eggs and butter.
I’ve kept cofee and tea in my diet. I’m doing this to get mentally well and cutting out coffee is a direct path to pure insanity for me. Coffee stays.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it
It means a lot
May I ask what type of keto? I mean, what foods do you eat or avoid? How many grams of carbs. Has it worked for you? Health-wise.
This is daily targets. I started last July 1st lost 35 lbs by December. Have not been adhering to the plan as of late gained a few back. Trying to maintain mostly with the plan of being more faithful soon. Life sometimes gets in the way because I cook all meals for hubby when he is here and he is not going to do low carbs and fat and protein only.
So all good protein red meat, eggs, chicken and bacon. Only good fats Olive oil or coconut oil. Lots of nuts. I love milk but switched to unsweetened almond milk. Really no sugar at all. I’ve been creating with sugar substitutes and I like what I make but hubby won’t touch the substitute sugars. He thinks I am poisoning him. Keeping carbs 20 g and below I eat a lot of strawberries
35 lbs! That’s amazing! Life does get in the way, I agree, but sounds like you’ve done a great job regardless.
Berries and nuts are a great substitute. Good luck to both of us
Well, 2 nights ago I had a latte with a friend. But hey, I didn’t drink. Anyway, since milk does have carbs I reset my counter so this is day 2 again. I had chicken, ground beef, and eggs. I’ve been sleeping well. Still waiting for the water weight to go. That’s one of the best things about this way of eating. In the beginning you lose anywhere from 2 to 5 kg of water weight. Electrolyte replacement is import. One noticable thing is that the puffy morning face goes away. I do love that. So that’s day 2.
Well, there goes the water weight. 1.5 kg down in overall 7 days. I feel light, I sleep well, my body feels calm. My usually erratic mood changes where I go from sad to happy and excited to severely depressed in the span of 15 minutes multiple times each day feels more stable. I do crave fruit but it doesn’t matter. I really want this year to be the year when I finally regain control over my mind and body. Day 4 (+9 hours). No Improvement in my restless legs that I’ve had since I was a toddler. Last time it did get better so that’ll be another wonderful thing.
Congrats! I wanted to share…I know I have lost many pounds but my circle of people don’t always comment on the loss. I’m a big girl and tend to dress to hide the big belly. Today I got my monthly nails done and was told that I lost a lot of weight and asked HOW assuming the new drug was the reason. I felt really good to say No Drugs just old fashion food control and exercise. Their noticing put an extra spring in my step today.
Let’s keep this rolling!
It is so very empowering to be able to say that in response and also the fact that they noticed! I’m so very happy for you!
We’re doing great, if I may say so myself
Go team keto
