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Gonna be honest here. And I'll wish you but the best of luck. But that sounds like a very challenging way to lose fat. I'll be happy to see when you prove my wrong though.

I was a combat engineer, I had a car to move me around lol. But yeah, basic training...

Don't be in a hurry losing weight. It's a slow process. Took you years to become over weight, have patience. You wanna get down there healthily. You wanna build muscle, let our body adjust (metabolism). Remember, too much protein may also stall weight loss. Carnivore should give you more than enough amino acids.

I was also more sensitive to the beer, that is why I left it at one. Surprisingly, the one beer was enough to be enjoyable, enough to not want another. Not that I ever had problems with alcohol, nor have I been a drinker, I would not have left it at one. My buddy said: "you're empty", and I said "that I am". Like my body was talking to me "a second one will not be as good". I agree fully with you, eating is for fuel.

We've come to a point that yes, counting calories has failed us. It's still around because failure makes money, thus it's heavily promoted. Kind of like medicine, they treat you, not heal you. Counting calories IF it works is very unreliable and inaccurate, as calories are but an estimation. It can lead to malnourishment and under eating. Cutting calories is also torture and people are bound to fail. The ghrelin hormone will make sure of that. Speaking of hormones, counting calories also dismisses the idea of hormonal/biochemical response to food, which is also a huge flaw. You're most likely to fail as most people will. It always about counting carbs. As in, how to eat as least as possible. Calorie counting also leads to the "a calorie is a calorie" fallacy. For all of us here, we know that is not true, again, hormonal/biochemical response to food. Can CICO work? Yes. I could also push my car to work if I really tried.

Myfitnesspal. Been using it for 10 years now.

These days I would eat a little bit of everything to be nice. But for a year I kept pretty strict, including in social situations. Now I feel I can handle a slice of bread, or anything homecooked if offered. A friend brought over a good porter, and I had a bottle, it was nice, local brew. But I can leave it alone, and am strict in between. But again, that is with a year of strict.

I've tracked it for month, just to learn what does what. Ignore calories all together, that will be a waste of time.

They are especially important for people who consume seed oils. For me, I take a fish oil supplement, and occasionally eat herring, tuna, salmon, or sardines. But I choose the supplement over anything in a can.

The best routine for your teeth is being carnivore. Being low to no carb, a "routine" that evolves around a sugar alcohol sounds redundant and unnecessary risk taking to me. Boka's been amazing for me. Yes, a $10 tube. But my teeth feel cleaner than ever. And most importantly, it is fluoride free. The nano-hydroxy apatite will help re-mineralize enamel, exactly like fluoride does, but without the damage fluoride does, ie. diminishing iodine absorption, etc. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41405-019-0026-8 I used to have to use the Sensodyne for sensitive teeth, but my teeth are no longer sensitive, probably due to carnivore. I will never switch back again, especially after finding out they've used it in Europe and Japan for a long time now. Nano-hydroxyapatite is completely safe as opposed to fluoride.

For mouth health I only use Boka (hydroxyapatite toothpaste), Therabreath mouth-wash (on occasion), and Dr. Tung's smart floss (Teflon free). That's it. Not a gum chewer. While I see the benefits for oral health, I would be concerned with digestive disruption, having a constant stream of sugar alcohol and the act of chewing, the digestive system will respond. If you have liver/heart issues, I would stay away from the stuff (xylitol) as well. Use with care I'd say.

Sardines are not safer than a supplement. Yes, they are safer than other fish, but all seafood is subject to pollution. Along with cadmium, mercury, and lead, microplastics may also be a concern. I do not eat them more than 3 times a week.

Oh it wasn't directed necessarily to you specifically. But yes, the kosher thing is bonkers to me. Just read the rest of the bible. Then again, a theological approach to diet is not something I advocate. Again, with exception to Hindu or Islam, they have their own books.

45% of the world population is iodine deficient. Iodine regulates metabolism regulates bone growth regulates brain function I think you're on the safe side to just supplement. Better than eating fish out of a can, because you'll be supplementing on cadmium, mercury, and lead as well. Fresh seafood or an iodine supplement is not going to hurt, at all. We've been taught to be afraid of iodine, on our way to get some donuts. Funny actually.

Matthew 15:11: Jesus says that "it is not what goes into a person's mouth that defiles them, but what comes out of their mouth – this is what defiles them." “Stop calling defiled the things God has cleansed.” -Acts 10:15 It's really clear that we can eat what we want. Unless one is to ignore the new covenant. Or is of another religion of course, with all respect to Islam and Hindu. But the Kosher thing, yeah, just read the rest of the book bro, you're gonna be fine.

No more excuses haha. Let's get mean and lean!

Weekly is perfect. But see it as data, no more. The drive comes from having a system, a set of rules, that you promise to yourself. Track what works, toss out what doesn't. Even if it means sneaking in an oreo a day. Baby steps. Create the mindset first. Slowly eating meat becomes habitual. The addiction settles down.

And she was right. Saladino is anything but an expert. He was the wrong person to represent and advocate for Carnivore. Did a lot of damage. In fact he is still doing a lot of damage. An opportunist at best. He's selling watermelons now. Sugar crowd is bigger, more views, more likes, more money.

It most certainly wouldn't hurt. Especially when starting slow.

You could have a talk. Maybe discuss with her the location she keeps her "food". You obviously can't tell another adult what to eat, but you can make your needs clear. I am lucky that my wife always ate "healthy". You know, vegetables and fruits. But if she buys some chocolates, she keeps it in her office. When people fail within two weeks it's because of discipline and motivation. Motivation never stays around longer than that, and discipline soon makes its exit known as well. Instead add focus (make a list of rules, on paper). Create a system, routine. Make a blueprint. Track your progress, as in write down successful days, write down unsuccessful days. In days you'll find you can look back to something akin to a "bank statement" with regards to your eating habits.

I'd say cut dairy if you haven't already.

Isn't that (high) phosphorus not a result of your kidney condition?

We can get Mac's up here.

Today: Tricep Cable Push Downs Barbell Bench Press Barbell Shoulder Press Dumbbell Front Raises 5 min warm up/cooldown after, stretches, etc. Keeping it simple. Cardio will be cleaning the house and groceries. I'll die on that hill.

The best thing is, designate a space in the house for yourself and the most important thing, more important than the couch and the TV, an exercise space!