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Thanks for tips. I'm getting low on allulose; just bought a "big" bag of monk fruit (900 servings).

I bought a used ice cream maker off Amazon Resale so I can make Kiltz's ice cream.
Ice cream was one of my weaknesses - overdid quantity.
Haven't yet opened the box to use it yet, as I just got it a day or two ago.
Blessed Easter and happy birthday to me.

I tried other sweeteners but allulose really works well for an ice cream. Years ago I picked up a package of reusable plastic ice cream "push-up" molds. Those are great for portion control. I think they hold 3 oz max, but you can of course fill them with less. That's much better than sitting down with a mason jar full of ice cream and a spoon - TRUST ME! I know how that turns out. For me that's like saying "Well, I'll have just one slice of pizza" 🤣

I bought a used ice cream maker off Amazon Resale so I can make Kiltz's ice cream.
Ice cream was one of my weaknesses - overdid quantity.
Haven't yet opened the box to use it yet, as I just got it a day or two ago.
Blessed Easter and happy birthday to me.

I wasn't given the option this time to edit above post.
I ended up ordering the newer version of one of Kelly's recommendations.
It came with a $4.50 off coupon and is rechargeable:
RENPHO Smart Scale for Body Weight, USB-C Rechargeable Digital Bathroom Scale, Electronic 13 Body Composition Monitor with Smartphone App, 396 lbs, Black, Elis 1 (11 inch)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DQ7JK6?ref_=pe_125775000_1044873430_t_fed_asin_title

Keep us posted on how well it works for you. You can't beat that price!

I'd like to purchase a smart scale that meets at least minimum requirements for the various measurements.
I don't know whether I should get rechargeable or household battery powered.
I don't know whether I need a smart tape measure.
Favorites?
Recommendations?

I had diarrhea probably 5 or more days straight.  I hope it's not the allulose.  It seems to be gone now, though.
I'm having butter in my coffee for the first time..yum. 
I may follow your advice about the honey.  I have some left in the house and was thinking I'd use it up.  Maybe I'll come back to it later as you suggest. 
I don't seem to have sugar cravings unless it's readily available in the house via ice cream, Reese's peanut butter cups, or hard caramel candy.
I was ruling out Truvia (stevia).  Good to know it might be an option if allulose is a problem.
Thanks very much for sharing helpful info. Very much appreciated.

I had diarrhea probably 5 or more days straight.  I hope it's not the allulose.  It seems to be gone now, though.
I'm having butter in my coffee for the first time..yum. 
I may follow your advice about the honey.  I have some left in the house and was thinking I'd use it up.  Maybe I'll come back to it later as you suggest. 
I don't seem to have sugar cravings unless it's readily available in the house via ice cream, Reese's peanut butter cups, or hard caramel candy.
I was ruling out Truvia (stevia).  Good to know it might be an option if allulose is a problem.
Thanks very much for sharing helpful info. Very much appreciated.

I'd like to purchase a smart scale that meets at least minimum requirements for the various measurements.
I don't know whether I should get rechargeable or household battery powered.
I don't know whether I need a smart tape measure.
Favorites?
Recommendations?

A lot of people use allulose. It's tastes like real sugar, but the it's slightly molecularly different so the body doesn't recognize it or metabolize it. It just goes out the other end. For me, it goes out kinda violently, lol. Allulose gives me diarrhea but then other people aren't phased by it at all. If you can tolerate it, it's a good cheat-sweet, lol.
I personally use stevia in my morning tea and I have no problems with that. I still drink artificially sweetened beverages also, although ideally I should cut down on them because of the aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose. There's going to always be someone out there damning your sweetener of choice.
One potential cause for concern with artificial sweeteners is that in some people they will experience a cephalic phase insulin response - simply tasting something sweet without actually ingesting it and having it raise insulin levels. Not everyone has this either.
You most certainly will with honey though. It's a real sugar. Some carnivores are okay with honey, but I would hold off until you've acheived your goal weight, reverse whatever illnesses you were trying to reverse, improved whatever blood markers you were trying to improve, and know for certain you are no longer addicted and won't chug the whole bottle.

I'm not yet "officially" into the diet, but I've lost some weight already and am experiencing a more peaceful state.  I don't know whether that's related to "making" the decision to do it.
I haven't been worrying about getting frustrated. I guess I'll find out when/if that happens.
I'm looking forward to my body telling me its truth.

Thanks for vote of confidence.

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?

I'm not yet "officially" into the diet, but I've lost some weight already and am experiencing a more peaceful state.  I don't know whether that's related to "making" the decision to do it.
I haven't been worrying about getting frustrated. I guess I'll find out when/if that happens.
I'm looking forward to my body telling me its truth.

Thanks for vote of confidence.

There is no doubt in my mind that you CAN do this as long as you are motivated to succeed. It’s more about the mindset than it is the diet. 

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 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.

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.