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Posted: 3/9/2024 12:30:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 68MUDSTUD: 5 weeks in tomorrow, got past my 20 pounds stall. This morning weighed in at 258! This is awesome! Keep going! |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 2:48:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: What’s a good “on the go/keep in your office desk if you get hungry” snack that this diet allows for? I think I finally found a relatively cheap solution that actually tastes pretty good to me. $5 310 calories 12.5g fat 50g protein 0 carbs  Attached File Attached File |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2024 10:11:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: I think I finally found a relatively cheap solution that actually tastes pretty good to me. $5 310 calories 12.5g fat 50g protein 0 carbs https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_7003_jpeg-3154490.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_7002_jpeg-3154492.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: What’s a good “on the go/keep in your office desk if you get hungry” snack that this diet allows for? I think I finally found a relatively cheap solution that actually tastes pretty good to me. $5 310 calories 12.5g fat 50g protein 0 carbs https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_7003_jpeg-3154490.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_7002_jpeg-3154492.JPG There's really no need. Beef is 5$/lb. That is 20$/lb. Why wouldn't you just eat a slightly larger meal? Snacking is a bad habit. Fasting is easy on carnivore, just drink water to fill your stomach if you want to eat between meals. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 10:14:37 PM EDT
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I'm camping with my grandson. I'm out until Monday night.
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Posted: 3/9/2024 11:22:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J4C3: There's really no need. Beef is 5$/lb. That is 20$/lb. Why wouldn't you just eat a slightly larger meal? Snacking is a bad habit. Fasting is easy on carnivore, just drink water to fill your stomach if you want to eat between meals. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J4C3: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: What’s a good “on the go/keep in your office desk if you get hungry” snack that this diet allows for? I think I finally found a relatively cheap solution that actually tastes pretty good to me. $5 310 calories 12.5g fat 50g protein 0 carbs https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_7003_jpeg-3154490.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_7002_jpeg-3154492.JPG There's really no need. Beef is 5$/lb. That is 20$/lb. Why wouldn't you just eat a slightly larger meal? Snacking is a bad habit. Fasting is easy on carnivore, just drink water to fill your stomach if you want to eat between meals. It’s more of a light lunch in the office or on the go rather than a “snack.” As for your “why wouldn't you just eat a slightly larger meal” question: in one meal your body can only use somewhere around 25-35 grams of protein to fuel muscle growth. Eating a bigger heavy protein meal without getting that benefit of the extra protein doesn’t interest me. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:16:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: J4C3]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: It’s more of a light lunch in the office or on the go rather than a “snack.” As for your “why wouldn't you just eat a slightly larger meal” question: in one meal your body can only use somewhere around 25-35 grams of protein to fuel muscle growth. Eating a bigger heavy protein meal without getting that benefit of the extra protein doesn’t interest me. The 25-35 gram protein limit is a myth. Myth #2: https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/exposing-the-myths-about-protein.html Plus, you should be eating fatty meat. Fat is the energy source. There is a big difference going from 85/15, to 80/20, to 70/30. I quit eating 85/15 this week. It's much easier to stomach 1lb of 80/20 ground beef per serving, and 70/30 just tastes so much better. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:54:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnprocess: Exercising? This is probably where the stall came from or at least is extending the natural plateau. I started lifting again in Jan but for the last 3 weeks we are in the middle of a complete kitchen remodel (doing it all myself in the evening and weekends) and are under the gun with a timeframe for completion. Granite comes next week and I am 85% done. I am able to see the end now so will be able to be more consistent with exercise. We live on a large property and I have trails all in the woods to hike. My energy is good and my chronic back and arthritis pain is reduced. I'm 53, degenerative spine (genetic) but I cope well. My blood panel is always good, I have no bad numbers so will be interesting to see how it may be next time. I am sleeping very well. My heartburn that was not awful but consistent is gone. I feel with more weight loss I may feel like a new man. Goal is under 200lbs. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:58:53 AM EDT
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I hope that you have good kidneys. That diet would send me directly to dialysis
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Posted: 3/10/2024 9:27:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 12a10: I hope that you have good kidneys. That diet would send me directly to dialysis You must already have bad kidneys. Humans and immediate ancestors have been carnivores for as much as 2.1 million years. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 9:34:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: burnprocess]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Geohans: You must already have bad kidneys. Humans and immediate ancestors have been carnivores for as much as 2.1 million years. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Geohans: Originally Posted By 12a10: I hope that you have good kidneys. That diet would send me directly to dialysis You must already have bad kidneys. Humans and immediate ancestors have been carnivores for as much as 2.1 million years. Dr. Ken Berry has stated that the carnivore diet has shown to improve kidney function and even reverses some chronic ailments. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 10:00:03 AM EDT
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This is day 60 for me.
0 Carbs. No cheating. No Snacking. 350 to 675 calories / day. Down 47.2 lbs. 9 lbs to go to reach my goal weight. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 10:18:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Plucky_Purcell: This is day 60 for me. 0 Carbs. No cheating. No Snacking. 350 to 675 calories / day. Down 47.2 lbs. 9 lbs to go to reach my goal weight. That’s starvation level calories but good on your progress! |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 10:46:03 AM EDT
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Started Jan 1st. Have had 2 cheat days. Have eaten 0 sugar and less than 5 carbs a day with very little excercise.
I'm currently down 21 pounds and 3 inches at my waist. Gonna keep going for 30 days total to see if I feel like keeping it up. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 10:49:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Hunter-Killer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J4C3: The 25-35 gram protein limit is a myth. Myth #2: https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/exposing-the-myths-about-protein.html Plus, you should be eating fatty meat. Fat is the energy source. There is a big difference going from 85/15, to 80/20, to 70/30. I quit eating 85/15 this week. It's much easier to stomach 1lb of 80/20 ground beef per serving, and 70/30 just tastes so much better. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By J4C3: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: It’s more of a light lunch in the office or on the go rather than a “snack.” As for your “why wouldn't you just eat a slightly larger meal” question: in one meal your body can only use somewhere around 25-35 grams of protein to fuel muscle growth. Eating a bigger heavy protein meal without getting that benefit of the extra protein doesn’t interest me. The 25-35 gram protein limit is a myth. Myth #2: https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/exposing-the-myths-about-protein.html Plus, you should be eating fatty meat. Fat is the energy source. There is a big difference going from 85/15, to 80/20, to 70/30. I quit eating 85/15 this week. It's much easier to stomach 1lb of 80/20 ground beef per serving, and 70/30 just tastes so much better. Your body can absorb the vast majority of protein you consume in a single meal, however there is a limit to how much protein can be used to fuel muscle growth. I’ve done extensive research on the subject and have taken from dozens of different studies to form that belief. I would love it if I could eat all the protein I want in a single meal and all of it would be used to fuel muscle growth, but that would require me to cherry-pick my findings from a few sources while disregarding the majority of my findings. I agree about the fat, but, again, I’m talking about an on-the-go light lunch where my options are something like the aforementioned venison sticks or nothing. The only other thing I’ve found that fits the bill and actually tastes good to me would be something like this and while money isn’t really an issue for my meat selection, I also don’t want to make a habit of paying $128 per pound for a ribeye when I can get prime ribeye steaks for $18-20 a pound.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 11:00:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnprocess: Dr. Ken Berry has stated that the carnivore diet has shown to improve kidney function and even reverses some chronic ailments. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnprocess: Originally Posted By Geohans: Originally Posted By 12a10: I hope that you have good kidneys. That diet would send me directly to dialysis You must already have bad kidneys. Humans and immediate ancestors have been carnivores for as much as 2.1 million years. Dr. Ken Berry has stated that the carnivore diet has shown to improve kidney function and even reverses some chronic ailments. I became interested in the carnivore diet simply because I wanted to lose weight and I loved the idea of a diet where I could eat eggs and bacon for breakfast and a prime ribeye steak for dinner. However, the more I looked into the diet, the more I discovered the research I was finding on it showed it is shockingly beneficial.  Attached File Attached FileAlso a lot of the “experts” trashing the diet also support a diet where you consume 6-11 servings of bread and pasta a day.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 6:53:58 PM EDT
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Does anyone know of a free app that’s good for keeping track and/or planning what you eat?
Preferably one that simply keeps track of it WITHOUT offering advice on what it thinks you should and shouldn’t be eating. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 7:06:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Does anyone know of a free app that's good for keeping track and/or planning what you eat? Preferably one that simply keeps track of it WITHOUT offering advice on what it thinks you should and shouldn't be eating. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 7:48:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thugbuster: I though hard about that and even looked at a couple on apple. But the diet is so simple, why bother? Unless you just want to track your food and maybe macronutrients? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thugbuster: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Does anyone know of a free app that's good for keeping track and/or planning what you eat? Preferably one that simply keeps track of it WITHOUT offering advice on what it thinks you should and shouldn't be eating. Mostly I’m curious about the fat:protein ratio. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 8:05:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Klee]
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On day 16.
Have not weighed myself but my pants keep getting looser.  My mind is clearer and I have more energy, that's the really great part because ever since my second bout with covid in 2021 I been having a alot of brain fog issues and being tired all the damn time. That alone is worth trying this diet if your on the fence. First half of the first week really sucked ass and I felt like I was sick, extra tired and zero energy almost like the flu and a couple of times I almost stopped but I'm glad I powered through. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 8:16:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: burnprocess]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Klee: On day 16. Have not weighed myself but my pants keep getting looser. My mind is clearer and I have more energy, that's the really great part because ever since my second bout with covid in 2021 I been having a alot of brain fog issues and being tired all the damn time. That alone is worth trying this diet if your on the fence. First half of the first week really sucked ass and I felt like I was sick, extra tired and zero energy almost like the flu and a couple of times I almost stopped but I'm glad I powered through. Yep. Damn near textbook transition. The clear mind is a boon; most guys don’t seem to believe it but post-nut clarity is basically 24/7 on carnivore. Insane how beneficial this way of eating is. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 10:05:37 PM EDT
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It's great seeing all there positive results... Stick with y'all with time food becomes just a fuel source.
14 months here noting more than beef, lamb, salt, and water and the occasional piece of goat or sheep's milk cheese. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 10:09:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Plucky_Purcell: This is day 60 for me. 0 Carbs. No cheating. No Snacking. 350 to 675 calories / day. Down 47.2 lbs. 9 lbs to go to reach my goal weight. Do you exercise ? |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 7:16:33 AM EDT
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I have had ZERO calories in 37 hours. going to try for 48 and see how it's going then. So far so good, some salt in my water and coffee but otherwise that's it
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Posted: 3/12/2024 11:32:48 PM EDT
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What am I missing here?
A 16 oz ribeye has 763 calories, 42.4g of fat, and 90.6g of protein? https://www.doctorkiltz.com/best-steak-for-carnivore-diet/  Attached FileThose numbers are not even in the same ballpark as other sites.  Attached FileEven the graphic on the same page tells a much different story.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 6:13:29 AM EDT
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For whatever reason, came home after work yesterday and carbed out. Big ol bowl of pasta and some girlscout cookies.
Was late to work today because I woke up with a fucking hangover. Bed sheets wet with sweat. Slept like shit overall. Havent had a drink in years but this felt exactly like a bad night of drinking. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 6:44:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: It’s more of a light lunch in the office or on the go rather than a “snack.” As for your “why wouldn't you just eat a slightly larger meal” question: in one meal your body can only use somewhere around 25-35 grams of protein to fuel muscle growth. Eating a bigger heavy protein meal without getting that benefit of the extra protein doesn’t interest me. Myth busted |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 6:45:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 68MUDSTUD]
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I'm at 5.5 weeks, stepped on the scale this morning on my way into the shower, and I'm at 255! total of 25 pounds lost! I've only cheated once, with a Dr Pepper at about 4 weeks. Keep it up guys!
Edit: I haven't weighed this little since I was probably 25 years old. Just turned 36 yesterday. 
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Posted: 3/13/2024 6:47:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick: For whatever reason, came home after work yesterday and carbed out. Big ol bowl of pasta and some girlscout cookies. Was late to work today because I woke up with a fucking hangover. Bed sheets wet with sweat. Slept like shit overall. Havent had a drink in years but this felt exactly like a bad night of drinking. My experience isn't that dramatic, but I haven't gone all feedbag on pasta and cookies either. You have to cheat once in a while, there is thinking that it required to reset some hormones. Hangover is the right way to describe it. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 6:53:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick: For whatever reason, came home after work yesterday and carbed out. Big ol bowl of pasta and some girlscout cookies. Was late to work today because I woke up with a fucking hangover. Bed sheets wet with sweat. Slept like shit overall. Havent had a drink in years but this felt exactly like a bad night of drinking. Yup. Exactly same response with me. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:17:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick: For whatever reason, came home after work yesterday and carbed out. Big ol bowl of pasta and some girlscout cookies. Was late to work today because I woke up with a fucking hangover. Bed sheets wet with sweat. Slept like shit overall. Havent had a drink in years but this felt exactly like a bad night of drinking.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:19:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ckh1980: Myth busted Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ckh1980: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: It’s more of a light lunch in the office or on the go rather than a “snack.” As for your “why wouldn't you just eat a slightly larger meal” question: in one meal your body can only use somewhere around 25-35 grams of protein to fuel muscle growth. Eating a bigger heavy protein meal without getting that benefit of the extra protein doesn’t interest me. Myth busted https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Trying-the-carnivore-diet-already-seeing-results-after-only-ten-days-/5-2698971/&page=16#i108275797 |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:35:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: I have had ZERO calories in 37 hours. going to try for 48 and see how it's going then. So far so good, some salt in my water and coffee but otherwise that's it Made it to ~48 hours yesterday afternoon and was a bit weird because I hadn't lost an ounce in two days. Was fine up through like noon but then the day got really slow. Broke the fast with a whiskey, chicken, and a bacon cheeseburger. Checked this morning and down 4 pounds from before starting the fast. So looks like there's something in a multi-day fasting process that helped me power through a stall. that said, I'm now getting close to my goal weight. I want to set myself a "prize" or reward when I hit it, something in the >$500 that would be cool and memorable. Thoughts on what that should be? I'm leaning towards a silly watch I want, NFA stamping something random, or otherwise I'm not sure. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:37:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_7113_jpeg-3157792.JPG |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:41:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Clarinath]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Does anyone know of a free app that’s good for keeping track and/or planning what you eat? Preferably one that simply keeps track of it WITHOUT offering advice on what it thinks you should and shouldn’t be eating. You don’t really need to overthink the carnivore diet. Just eat meat, until you are satisfied, and stop. No counting calories or carbs or anything like that. It is simple and effective. If it doesn’t walk, fly, or swim, you can’t eat it. Anything produced by the aforementioned creatures is also ok. Eggs, fat, etc… |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:48:49 AM EDT
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223 pounds today.
31 pounds lost. Roughly that many to go. Weight keeps falling off. Running a couple miles daily feels great. Breakfast was six eggs and a little Fresca cheese. 1 pound of 80/20 burger patties topped with cheese tonight. Considering reducing my coffee intake, mainly to see if sleep improves. I already have to limit intake to before 1pm. I love coffee though. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:57:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xd341:
There is no doubt that I feel better without a lot of carbs. My experience isn't that dramatic, but I haven't gone all feedbag on pasta and cookies either. You have to cheat once in a while, there is thinking that it required to reset some hormones. Hangover is the right way to describe it. It's weird and I don't know the science behind it but I think that's pretty accurate, for me anyways. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 8:00:02 AM EDT
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I do 30min on the elliptical every other day. Other than that it's just the standard work around the property.
I'm retired, 64, 5' 11", and started off at 251.8 lbs. Yesterday I weighed in at 201.8 lbs. Loss of 50 lbs is a big milestone for me. Went from 40 jeans to 34. My wife is really happy. To celebrate I bought myself a box of Cohibas last night from JR (25%off sale). I want to get to 195 so there's only 6.8 lbs to go. I haven't seen a 1 as that first digit in a long long time. I know this low-cal carnivore wouldn't be good for everyone, but it's working great for me. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trod7308: Do you exercise ? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trod7308: Originally Posted By Plucky_Purcell: This is day 60 for me. 0 Carbs. No cheating. No Snacking. 350 to 675 calories / day. Down 47.2 lbs. 9 lbs to go to reach my goal weight. Do you exercise ? |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 8:30:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Mostly I’m curious about the fat:protein ratio. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Originally Posted By Thugbuster: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Does anyone know of a free app that's good for keeping track and/or planning what you eat? Preferably one that simply keeps track of it WITHOUT offering advice on what it thinks you should and shouldn't be eating. Mostly I’m curious about the fat:protein ratio. To help me get a handle on this I sat down with a spreadsheet and used MyFitnessPal for a bit. I’m allowing carbs but only in the form of something like some jalapeño in eggs or a small bit of lettuce as a carrier for burger patties. Main thing is striving for a gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight and letting fat fill in the rest of my calories. As long as I hit my protein goal everything else seems to fall into place. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 8:53:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Clarinath: You don’t really need to overthink the carnivore diet. Just eat meat, until you are satisfied, and stop. No counting calories or carbs or anything like that. It is simple and effective. If it doesn’t walk, fly, or swim, you can’t eat it. Anything produced by the aforementioned creatures is also ok. Eggs, fat, etc… Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Clarinath: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Does anyone know of a free app that’s good for keeping track and/or planning what you eat? Preferably one that simply keeps track of it WITHOUT offering advice on what it thinks you should and shouldn’t be eating. You don’t really need to overthink the carnivore diet. Just eat meat, until you are satisfied, and stop. No counting calories or carbs or anything like that. It is simple and effective. If it doesn’t walk, fly, or swim, you can’t eat it. Anything produced by the aforementioned creatures is also ok. Eggs, fat, etc… It’s mostly for tracking fat:protein ratio. I’m curious what, if any, difference I notice between a 70%:30% ratio and a 80%:20% ratio. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 8:58:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tluxtele: To help me get a handle on this I sat down with a spreadsheet and used MyFitnessPal for a bit. I’m allowing carbs but only in the form of something like some jalapeño in eggs or a small bit of lettuce as a carrier for burger patties. Main thing is striving for a gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight and letting fat fill in the rest of my calories. As long as I hit my protein goal everything else seems to fall into place. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tluxtele: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Originally Posted By Thugbuster: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Does anyone know of a free app that's good for keeping track and/or planning what you eat? Preferably one that simply keeps track of it WITHOUT offering advice on what it thinks you should and shouldn't be eating. Mostly I’m curious about the fat:protein ratio. To help me get a handle on this I sat down with a spreadsheet and used MyFitnessPal for a bit. I’m allowing carbs but only in the form of something like some jalapeño in eggs or a small bit of lettuce as a carrier for burger patties. Main thing is striving for a gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight and letting fat fill in the rest of my calories. As long as I hit my protein goal everything else seems to fall into place. Does that app give any red flags or unsolicited advice regarding your fat content? I imagine the vast majority of those apps view a diet with 70%-80% fat as being detrimental to weight loss. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 9:02:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hill_monkey: Been fairly strict with this diet since 01/01 but have had a handful of "cheat" meals. It's weird and I don't know the science behind it but I think that's pretty accurate, for me anyways. You're still just eating less, it's just easier because you don't feel hungry. Your bodies only priority is survival. So when it sees less calories it does its best to conserve energy. If you stay very strict over a longer period and your calorie intake is very low, your metabolism will drop. Cheating on occasion resets that process a little and can help you continue to lose weight or break a stall when you return to restriction. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 10:42:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Does that app give any red flags or unsolicited advice regarding your fat content? I imagine the vast majority of those apps view a diet with 70%-80% fat as being detrimental to weight loss. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Originally Posted By tluxtele: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Originally Posted By Thugbuster: Originally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Does anyone know of a free app that's good for keeping track and/or planning what you eat? Preferably one that simply keeps track of it WITHOUT offering advice on what it thinks you should and shouldn't be eating. Mostly I'm curious about the fat:protein ratio. To help me get a handle on this I sat down with a spreadsheet and used MyFitnessPal for a bit. I'm allowing carbs but only in the form of something like some jalape o in eggs or a small bit of lettuce as a carrier for burger patties. Main thing is striving for a gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight and letting fat fill in the rest of my calories. As long as I hit my protein goal everything else seems to fall into place. Does that app give any red flags or unsolicited advice regarding your fat content? I imagine the vast majority of those apps view a diet with 70%-80% fat as being detrimental to weight loss. MFP does not offer advice other than: "If every day were like today... You'd weigh xxx lbs in 5 weeks". I use the free version. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 10:59:59 AM EDT
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I have used the app "loose it" it will ask for some goals in the beginning but doesn't give much other feedback. It will occasional say something like we noticed a trend when you eat ribeye steaks you loose more weight (if you update your weight).
I used it to track macros and it does that quite well. Haven't used it in some time so things could have potentially changed. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 11:08:06 AM EDT
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Curious why people track things on carnivore. Not being sardonic or insinuating it’s wrong, but carnivore really is just stupid easy:
Eat meat, butter, eggs. Eat until not hungry, don’t eat until stuffed. Feeling tired or lethargic - add fat Bubble guts and nasty shits - reduce fat Pretty much all it is. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/13/2024 11:13:53 AM EDT
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Big congrats to all posters, esp. those who are making gains (losses).
Very inspirational. 
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Posted: 3/13/2024 11:42:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnprocess: Curious why people track things on carnivore. Not being sardonic or insinuating it’s wrong, but carnivore really is just stupid easy: Eat meat, butter, eggs. Eat until not hungry, don’t eat until stuffed. Feeling tired or lethargic - add fat Bubble guts and nasty shits - reduce fat Pretty much all it is. Curiosity... Wanted to see the difference between 40%-60%-80% calories from fat. But after all this time I have learned to just eat meat when you're hungry and stop when you're full. Your body will naturally find its ideal weight. For reference I went from 275 - 197 in about a year ( normal weight according to BMI) |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 11:54:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnprocess: Curious why people track things on carnivore. Not being sardonic or insinuating it’s wrong, but carnivore really is just stupid easy: Eat meat, butter, eggs. Eat until not hungry, don’t eat until stuffed. Feeling tired or lethargic - add fat Bubble guts and nasty shits - reduce fat Pretty much all it is. https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Trying-the-carnivore-diet-already-seeing-results-after-only-ten-days-/5-2698971/&page=16#i108295433 https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Trying-the-carnivore-diet-already-seeing-results-after-only-ten-days-/5-2698971/&page=16#i108313480 |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 12:06:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ToxicMasculinity]
[#48]
There is no reason to cheat. In fact the only cheating that is done is cheating yourself out of being in an optimal condition. We didn't evolve to have junk foods occasionally to balance our hormones or anything. There is no such thing as essential junk food.
There are so many variables for why weight loss could slow or stall, and a lot of them are temporary. When people start eating way less than they should be, that's the no 1 reason the metabolism slows down. So if this happens you should actually eat more. A person could also be gaining muscle. This is why the scale isn't really useful. You guys are doing some strength training, right? |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 12:42:33 PM EDT
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I've been slowly working towards a full cut to the carnivore diet and will go all in next week as planned. The only damn issue is spring break. My wife's plan will screw it up a little (camping down in Ocala and hitting a couple breweries, but active with kayaking and biking), but I can mitigate it some. My wife is adjusting oaky to our separate diets for the most part and the biggest advantage is I get more seafood in my diet (she just doesn't do any seafood). I've got to do a full cut of beer and tree nuts out of my diet (which aren't much), so I'm about 80-90% carnivore right now on my current diet as I avoid sugars, processed foods, and really don't eat many carbs...but I've found them in some things I can do with carb-free substitutes.
Just a question for those who've been on it. What kinds of cheeses are you adding into your diet? I've replaced carbs and vegies for "brunch" with a little cottage cheese and some slices of cheddar, brie, and gouda. I was only going to do four weeks but will extend it another four after our spring break. My goal is to lose 15-20 pounds before slowly adding in a few veggies, fruits, and nuts...but I'm enjoying the diet as is for being almost completely carnivore. I also want to strive to contain my eating time to 6-8 hours...secondary goal. ROCK6 |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 12:57:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ROCK6: I've been slowly working towards a full cut to the carnivore diet and will go all in next week as planned. The only damn issue is spring break. My wife's plan will screw it up a little (camping down in Ocala and hitting a couple breweries, but active with kayaking and biking), but I can mitigate it some. My wife is adjusting oaky to our separate diets for the most part and the biggest advantage is I get more seafood in my diet (she just doesn't do any seafood). I've got to do a full cut of beer and tree nuts out of my diet (which aren't much), so I'm about 80-90% carnivore right now on my current diet as I avoid sugars, processed foods, and really don't eat many carbs...but I've found them in some things I can do with carb-free substitutes. Just a question for those who've been on it. What kinds of cheeses are you adding into your diet? I've replaced carbs and vegies for "brunch" with a little cottage cheese and some slices of cheddar, brie, and gouda. I was only going to do four weeks but will extend it another four after our spring break. My goal is to lose 15-20 pounds before slowly adding in a few veggies, fruits, and nuts...but I'm enjoying the diet as is for being almost completely carnivore. I also want to strive to contain my eating time to 6-8 hours...secondary goal. ROCK6 I do not include cheese. I did before but it had a nasty impact on my gut. Bound me up quite quickly. |
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