Orweller

Not only America, but the western world needs an overhaul. It's about time for a good look at our agencies regarding our food and health. They have failed us utterly over the last 40 years. This is not even a political statement. Finally it's being addressed since these ridiculous guidelines the government accepted under Truman. Let's address fats, high fructose corn syrup, seed oils, I bet the corporations are shaking in their boots right now. I bet the agencies are shaking in their boots as well.

Even if you're out of ketosis, it's not something to worry about. For example, I ate a cookie last week. Somebody baked their own cookies and asked me to taste it. I didn't want to be an asshole so I did. Then I moved on. Like you, I also do not seek to lose weight. So it's not like it'd be interrupting a weight loss journey of the kind. Once you're fat adapted it's much easier to go in and out of keto, I've been at it for nearly a year now, so I am not worried. The cookie was ok, said it was amazing. But I did not want more, I did not like the effect it had on me. The shackles of sugar are slowly eroding.

Of course, we each make our own choices. But blood tests are based on the "normal" numbers, the norm is however that 80% of Americans are metabolically unwell. When it comes to nutrients etc, they do not tell the entire story. Low vitamin D on a blood test does NOT necessarily mean you have low D. it means you have low D compared to the general population. So you get a test that merely gives you a suggestion. At the end of the day we make our own choices. And that is fine by me. I am merely explaining my opinion here and why I have it. Doctors have failed me for the last 30 years. In fact they wrote me of some 20 years ago. I was not even supposed to walk.

I don't see how carnivore can be bad for AFib? You'll need a healthy weight, exercise, correct blood pressure (no sugar!). Those things can be obtained whilst being on carnivore. Good luck and keep asking questions.

I don't worry about bloodwork. No symptoms? No bloodwork. I guess I could make the same claim for supplements, but in my case, I have always supplemented somewhat. I knew I wasn't getting enough sun, etc. I do not mega dose either. Nor do I supplement daily, other than my iodine. Which trust me, you do need.

But if coffee is still consumed, which is high in oxalates, can it really be oxalate dumping? I am of the understanding that oxalate dumping happens if you quit consuming them all together.

My guess, magnesium or potassium levels, both significant for joint health. Look into it.

Butter, eggs, and hard cheeses for k2. I also have an occasional supplement of k2 with my d3.

I am trying to get there. Not the 20 ounces, but the decaf. It's in my pantry, and occasionally I stare at it. And I say: "Not today, Satan!". And I slam the door shut.

The only meats I've eaten raw was herring and horse meat.

V-Shred has already been obliterated many times and at this point has become a meme. He's been called out for his BS products, copying other channels, etc. The fitness tubers have already put him in his place. Also, it's Menshealth, if you read that, you deserve what you get.

I am not against raw, but not THAT raw lol

Joseph Goebbels was the mastermind behind Hitler's propaganda. They used tactics used still today, I absolutely agree. These tactics, specifically mentioned in 1984 by Orwell, have become obvious over the years. It's why my avatar includes George Orwell eating a steak lol.

When's dinner?

I switched to half-caf. It's a nice middle ground. Gotta have a vice.

And tea is very high in oxalates.

Don't worry about it. First of all. The more you think about it, the more likely one is to make rationalizations on why not? The consequences are this: your actions. Falling off the wagon and getting up is what matters here. Do NOT punish yourself. Just learn the lesson. Now you know how easy it is to sneak in garbage foods. It's a valuable lesson if anything. Your body is tricking you with cravings counting on impulse decisions to take over. Next time you have a craving, grab the food, leave the kitchen and wait 5 minutes. Then go back in the kitchen and ask yourself why you grab the crap food to begin with. In those 5 minutes you have a conversation with yourself. Know WHY you eat. Move on without over thinking it. Outsmart to impulses. Be your own drill instructor if you must, but do not look back, onwards.

I eat whatever bacon I find palatable enough, and monetary responsible enough. I may eat bacon three times a week.

You sir, have just won a chicken dinner. Absolutely pointless to worry about numbers that early.

We're running on diesel now friend. lol

I'd say look for another job or quit carnivore. LDL is likely to rise when you're in ketosis and losing fat.

I believe it. Grease the palms of the FDA and you can make dreams come true. Skittles anyone? Anyone?

Welcome. I too had a garden. If one is to give carnivore a chance, at least give it 90 days. It may take that long to get fat adapted and see most of the benefits. I loved my food too, and thought how ridiculous that sounded. We are programmed to love food thinking somehow we are a "foodie" a life enjoyer sipping wine at the French riviera.... we're addicted to sugar, period. With such a paradigm shift, yes, then one can still decide to go Paleo, or Keto, or any variation you like. But first give it the time it deserves, and allow your view on what food really is (hint, it's fuel, that's it), and make a decision from there. Most likely, much of the pain -the thing we are willing to put us through for the "love" of food- may have subsided and give you an entirely new perspective on diet, etc.

Avoid the doctor that only talks about LDL, he is trying to sell you something. LDL is a poor marker for heart disease, let's let the myth die right here.

It's all been answered here. Welcome to the club. The carnivore diet needs at least 90 days before you consider another solution. You're breast feeding, I'd say consider taking an iodine supplement. Skin issues? Eat the skin of meat products, bone broth, etc. Definitely take potassium and magnesium on a daily basis. I do this still. Want something sweet? There are keto options, but you'll find even dark chocolate is going to taste very sweet. The taste buds will reset and you'll be happy with half a cookie without going out of ketosis. Good luck.