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Thank you, Geoff. I think I'll go to Costco today and do my jump into it shopping. Hope I don't forget anything. Seems like I don't crave things like ice cream when they're not in the house. I gave up alcohol 34 years ago, so I imagine I can do this.

Thanks. I gave up coffee for a long time (years?) after my cardiologist said I shouldn't drink it. I became accustomed to not having it and it wasn't a big deal after awhile. Then recently he told me that the research had changed and I could have a cup a day. That made me happy since I do enjoy it and its effect. I started using off-the-shelf almond milk (1g carbs/0g sugar) for coffee instead of Coffee mate powdered non-dairy creamer (1g carbs/0g sugar), but the first ingredient is corn syrup solids - I would think there would be carbs in that. Doesn't a certain level of carb intake knock one out of ketosis? I'd like to be able to use some honey, but I may overdo it to achieve the degree of sweetness I like.

I hear you. I may do just that. I haven't tried butter in coffee; I hope it's good. Is monk sweetener the "best" for carni if one wants a sweetener? Are a certain amount of carbs ok on carni? Is the ideal 0 carbs and 0 sugar?

Thanks for your responses and encouragement. It helps. When I mentioned bothering, I meant in my house, since I live alone. I've been using Allulose in my coffee as sweetener, but it has 8g of carbs (0g sugar). Is there a sweetener that is carnivore-friendly/approved? I really like to use honey, but I think that is forbidden, right?

Thanks for responses, Bob. If I jump right into it, I won't have to learn how to do low carb, keto, or ketovore, although I imagine I could learn about those fairly quickly. Will see what the Spirit prompts. I would like to get some healing for my intermittent neck/back inflammation, cure the obesity, and restore my heart back to "normal" if possible. Since I live alone (widower) without too many obligations, I probably won't bother anyone if I get sick for awhile. I've been experiencing some chronic diarrhea as of late.

I'm hoping to start carnivore on my 77th birthday on the 21st, or the day after. I'm trying to clear out most of the food from my pantry/kitchen beforehand. Not sure whether I will start full on or ease into it. I've been learning quite a lot lately and I'll continue that. I'll be returning some of the unopened supplements, fiber, hemp hearts... that I won't be needing. Glad I saw Dr. Berry's "10 supplements you don't need" list. I've only read a few of the posts here so far. Thanks to all for sharing and offering experience, strength, and hope.