Orweller

My goal is to exercise 5 times a week, slow and heavy lifting. Will get back into running.

You got this.

It's something I am willing to consider.

Sounds pretty tasty though....

The same for me. In the beginning, I wanted to preach door to door. We are all trapped in our own prisons in a way, but as an escapee you just rattle their cages, it's all just noise to them. Think Allegory Of The Cave by Plato. We are the returning prisoner of the cave, and are deemed blinded by the sun. I had a visit from my twin brother from overseas, we stepped on the scale and there is a 40 lbs. difference! Same genetics, same upbringing, etc. A perfect test. Reminds me of that flawed Netflix "documentary" about twins and diet, basically vegan propaganda. Anyhow, we got off the scale and no words needed to be said. The results were undeniable. You can't drag the prisoner out of the cave, for they will be wounded and angry. Let them have their own shadows.

You cannot live without salt. Maybe too much? It's a game of investigation. Good luck.

I made it a priority to not ever give people food advice. I only tell them what I do and how it helped me. Talking diet is now like talking politics. We are too far gone to agree or disagree like adults. We are conditioned to choose a side and stubbornly defend it even to our own demise. So I still get the message out, and be the example, than to try to explain what one should do or not. The best we can do is BE the example, by doing, not saying.

Happy Carniversary! I am now a little over 6 months in.

Fat is your fuel, so look there first.

Me thinks, fat like others have stated, but do consider your electrolyte intake.

"Everything tastes better with butter" That should be a T-shirt...

What is a CAC? And should I care?

A cheat day is really just old programming being stuck inside of our brains. It's part of our conditioning. We've been trained to consume. Somehow we think its a treat, to have a day where we can put toxins in our body. It's no different than drugs, or the booze. Dopamine flows through your system, you think of times when you had a delicious German chocolate cake... good times. It's addiction. You'll always be an ex addict. I am not saying, don't have cheat days. Not saying it's gonna kill you. But know what it is, at least. My wife brought Ding Dongs in the house. I did not eat them. But I leered at them. Maybe just one? If it was actual food you'd never think like that. Nutrition and entertainment should not be conflated. There can be both, of course, again, at least know what it is that you're doing. Hot take, probably.

That Bruce Lee quote was the inspiration for me. It's a martial arts mindset that since has taken off. But back then, martial arts was also much like religion, dogmatic. You simply could not mix martial arts. As for fruits and herbs, vegetables, use them as you need them, yes. But the time to have bowls of greens and fruits is over for me. Less is more when it comes to that.

That's how I viewed my first one, with a welding helmet lol.

Nuts are somewhat of a crutch. Yes, high in fat, and protein (somewhat), but also full of starches (inflammatory). They just can't beat eggs (pun intended). If any nuts, almonds, just a handful. It's so easy to overdo nuts, and it becomes a snack, and a comfort food. Then consider the ingredients when you talk about roasted, salted, etc.

It's not a conspiracy. At least, not anymore. There's plenty of evidence and observations that most doctors do not have your health at their number one priority. Neither do dentists. It has become a money making industry, and yes, they are evil. Simple as that. Read the book Metabolical by Robert Lustig. This you will not regret. And yes, do not let your diet become your religion. A dogmatic approach, or striving for perfection will have you fail. Do what works for you.

It's all about breaking barriers which have been shaped by lies and deception. You realize you are on your own. That even your doctor may not know what he is talking about. The LDL cholesterol stuff, fiber, etc. Unfortunately, we are on our own. I've had a lot of inflammation disappear overnight. But I do also believe, there are some great vegetables and fruits out there that are anti-inflammatory, cancer fighting super foods. The main thing is, I believe, really remaining in keto, for one. Eat as much animal based food as you can. But if you feel like you wants a little bit of carrots (good for the kidneys) or broccoli (good for the brain), then do so. Just do so in smaller amounts, and you may find you get the benefits, without the oxalates, toxins, and carb overload. I was full on carnivore for about 60 to 90 days. But have since then introduced some plant based foods as well. I'd say I am on a carnivore based, anti-inflammation diet. 95% of what I eat is still animal based food. Probably even more. No sugar, no trans fats, no seed oils, no processed foods, I don't see how one could go wrong with this approach? Eliminate, adapt, and adopt. Make it your own diet, use all the good stuff.

Yeah me too. Twice for me now I was lucky enough to witness something as awe-inspiring as a total eclipse of the sun. Last time was in Europe back in '99.

I don't even know why it is illegal? McDonalds is legal! So it can't be for health reasons.

The meaning of the word "conspiracy theory" has changed over time. It is now used mainly to discourage people from critical thinking/lateral thinking. It's meant to deter questions. The covid era, I think, has really accelerated that. What we do know is that we've been lied to. About many of things. We need to do our own thinking, that is more important then handing that over to another entity. More important than being wrong and learning from it. But we read headlines only and repeat this as truth. Do your own thinking, have your own thoughts, but do research, think logically, and don't be married to your findings, be open to change it. I always say to my son, have an opinion, but know WHY you have it, and welcome scrutiny and question. That way your opinions and views will become strong and solid. "If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things" ~ Renee Decartes

Absolutely, if you get your bloodwork done and commit to post cycle therapy, etc. Again I have absolutely nothing against the use. If women can go and get a BBL, then we should have our option open as well.

I'll remember that when I'm tempted to use them! I'll use it as a selling point to my wife lol.

You need to make a list of pros and cons of this carnivore diet. Also let go of the expectations, expectations can kill even the best of relationships, and thus a good diet as well. Adding a little carbs may not give you that extra energy, since you are in ketosis during carnivore, that may have been a mistake. A carnivore diet is a clean diet, no sugar high, no dopamine rush, no emotional eating, so from that point I can see why it would be good regarding depression. After all, you're no longer elevating your mood and body chemistry -thus emotional and hormonal peaks- artificially. Or with a substance. If you do not already, work out. It's not only about what you eat, but what you do with it. Good for optimal metabolism, but also to have a mental outlet. Happy body is a happy mind, and vice versa. I realize this is a very simplistic response, but I feel like with something this monumental of an dilemma, you've got to start with the basics. Depression is something that needs to be approached from as much angles as you possibly can. Try to be very objective, rather than having a positive or negative emotion to a certain element of this diet. "Carnivore diet didn't entirely help? But did your full on carb diet? Does it actually matter what I eat?" Those are question for anyone by the way. I feel less emotional on this diet, and less emotional about eating, more stable. I miss the elation of eating cake, the anticipation of a cookie. But I realize I have stabilized myself by taking emotion, reward, addiction, out of eating habits. It's a bit more boring, but I get in return, much more focus, less tired, less down about things, calmer, leaner, lighter on the feet, I don't have to eat all the time. That list could go on. You may just have to tweak carnivore in a way it works for you! I did the exact same thing. It's a diet, not a religion, make it work for you. We DO know that sugar is not EVER good for mental health. Like ever. We do know that processed foods are bad for mental health, this is well documented. By eating carnivore you avoid both. So try to rationalize your choices by being factual and honest to yourself, and don't see things as good or bad, but rather, different. No emotional attachment.

I think everyone should make that choice on their own. Not even that much against it. But realize it is a choice you can only make once, and you'll live with the consequences. You'll be a medicated person for the rest of your life. That and small nuts. Can you live with small nuts?