Scott F.

I hate I missed it. I ran like a chicken with its head cut off last night to free up some time to drop in on my phone from work. But, to no avail as it was one thing after another most of the night. I will try to watch it sometime today. It would have been better to listen, interact and ask questions. Hope all is well with everyone. Scott

I bought the urine strips but soon found out they were not giving me anything close to what I was looking for in a marker. The worst/funniest part is I checked myself at work one night and someone seen me testing myself. Let's just say they weren't thinking ketones nor pregnancy, so I made a call to HR as a preemptive strike. LOL Scott

Nothing since Friday night about 9PM. Maybe Tuesday morning, depends on how I feel. I don't think there is anything better than eggs other than bacon and together they are a dynamic duo. Pretty much unbeatable. Scott

Agreed. I did and occasionally still use magnesium glycinate. I went thru a stretch where I tracked protein trying to hit 200 grams per day. I struggled to get that much protein in during the day to the point it pretty much felt impossible. Other than that, it was eat when hungry and eat til full. Scott

A little elaboration. I started off with losing weight from fasting but soon realized I could lose the same amount of weight just as easy just being a normal carnivore. Mostly I do it now because I simply feel really good about 1/2 way into the fast and even into the day or so afterwards. I tracked ketones and GKI numbers a number of times. It is the 'since I am here approach'. I have an autoimmune disease that affects my neurological system. The most neurological impact from fasting and being in ketosis is on the deeper end. I can use the GKI number to see where I am at during the fast. Let's say the GKI number is four and I would like to get between 1 and 3, I can dial up when to go to the gym. I'm already in ketosis and ketones (I think BHB's off the top of my head) are rolling. Burning fat for fuel in in full gear as the glycogen has been depleted from the liver. This is a good state to be in and I feel really good. I then add in a fairly hard workout when I get down around 5, even four and that workout will drive me below 3 for a few hours. I target 3 and below because that is where the neurological repair/improvements occur which is pretty deep into ketosis. After one or two workouts between 48 and 72/96 hours I sort of think I have done all the repair/improvement that is going to be done on that particular fast. I also sort of think two longer fasts during one month inches me closer to the 'diminishing returns' areas of fasting. Maybe that made sense. Scott

Nice pic. I smoked a turkey earlier in the week, a brisket on Saturday, ribs on Friday and two pork shoulders on Wednesday. The smoker is working overtime this week. And like most of the time, I forgot to take pics. I think because when it is time for pics I am ready to eat and lose track, LOL Scott

I checked mine for a stretch with a blood sample as well as the glucose testing. Between the two the GKI number can be obtained. Mostly I use it when fasting. I dry fast for app. 48 hours and then water fast the next 24-48 hours. I sort of figured out where I am at during the fast, where/when I feel the best and how that corresponds to being in ketosis, deeper ketosis and then when I come out. During the non-fasting times I am sure I bounce in and out, especially when I drink one of the protein drinks that has a bit of sugar. Scott

Nice work. Scott

Dumpster diet to carnivore since May 6, 2024. A little over two years. I pretty much never say never, but I can't imagine eating any other way now. For me, carnivore, regular extended fasts (72+ hours) and resistance training have me in a really good place. I am not a 'rock the boat' kinda' guy. Scott

Forgot to get a picture. I am cleaning the freezer out and had two 22lb turkeys taking up a lot of space. I smoked one yesterday and it turned out really good. Turkey yesterday. Turkey today and probably turkey tomorrow. LOL (will offset with a stick of butter or so) Scott

I think anytime something can start a conversation it can be beneficial. I am not a nutrition/diet expert, nor am I a doctor or any sorts and by no means a professional of any kind. But, with that said, it is amazing that someone as dumb as me can look up facts and learn. I have read more in the two years of carnivore than I did in the previous 25 years. I doubt I ever put much thought into 'essentials' of any kind. For the longest my 'essentials' were Mountain Dew, Little Debbie cakes and pretty much a dumpster diet on top of the daily kick start of sugar and trash. I doubt I would have ever entered into a debate, but I am sure my 'belief' system would have been closer to theirs than my current thinking. Most of the time the comments are better than the articles/questions. Quite entertaining. Scott

You are tougher than me. I would eat them after the chicken processes them into leg quarters but that is about as close as I could get. LOL I was a basic meat and potatoes guy before carnivore and did not have a big variety or big palate. This is no stretch for most but I made a pizza cruse out of ground chicken and eggs. Turned into a really good pizza. That is about as far out there as I go. LOL Scott

I have read that from others. I have thought about making one from time to time but I go with the 'thought a fool-don't open my mouth and remove the doubt' approach. I do enjoy them tho and you eating raw meat is a stretch for me but I am sure I would click anyway. Scott

For me, it really isn't one. Prior to going carnivore two years ago I was already a really boring eater. I could eat a bologna sandwich everyday and be perfectly content. I was surprised at how I just walked away from soft drinks and snack cakes as they were just about a religion for a lot of years. I started just about every day with a 20oz. Mountain Dew and 2 Little Debbie Snack cakes with two bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches on white bread. Either I am really weird or really lucky, maybe a little of both. Looking back I ate an absolute dumpster diet, made the switch to the carnivore diet and after about 16 months or so eased into calling it a lifestyle vs. a diet. This is one of the carnivore topics where I feel like I am the odd one out. Zero addiction to any of the dumpster diet stuff I was eating before. Scott

I am a big fan of testimonials which triggers conversations. If someone had told me all the things that happened to me after starting carnivore in May of '24 I would have probably called BS. I thought it was just another weight loss hack. Six to 8 weeks in I had lost well over 30lbs. I was thrilled and completely satisfied with all things carnivore. Then I watched some videos about carnivore and autoimmune diseases. Again, I called BS as I am a 'gotta see it to believe it kind of guy'. Then it sort of dawned on me I hadn't taken any pain medicine associated with NMO/SD (prednisone and Neurontin). I have been medicine free since June on '24 with only 6-7 weeks on carnivore after taking it regularly since 2018. It was still hard to believe but I was living it so I couldn't deny my day to day. From there after 14-16-18 months my immune system bloodwork which had been off opposite ends of the charts was inching back to what is considered normal, within range. There are ton more stories on here, and a lot even more impressive than mine. The range in which foods cause us harm and in turn can lead to healing is beyond amazing. I try not to preach it, but it is highly recommended. Scott

Welcome. It is a good community to share your experiences with as well as learn from others. I'm not from the Houston area, but in general, the doctors who readily accept carnivore are few and far in between. My neurologist is really pleased with my health improvements since carnivore. he says he is not ready to prescribe it, nor recommend it to his other patients (autoimmune diseases-MS and NMO/SD) but he would be really happy if they would call me and see what it has done for me. Big picture? I take that as a win as far as the acceptance by most medical professionals. I did the same. My primary care doctor has tried to persuade me to go on statins for a number of years. I just turned 57, my cholesterol is identical to yours at 204 and .96. I lift three to four times per week, walk 3.5 miles 4-6 times per week (work schedule) and do 100-120 pushup along the 3.5 mile walk. Between my neurologist and work my bloodwork is staggered so I can go stretches getting bloodwork every three months. I altered my nutrition and work to see the impact and at times I guess I was 'studying' for the next test. Again, welcome. Scott

Welcome to the community. I started the carnivore diet with my only knowledge being 'only eat meat and only drink water'. The 'not knowing' and 'damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead' approach made it to where I learned a few things the hard way. I wish I had found this group first, prepped some things, learned some things and then said, 'damn the torpedoes.... It is a great place to read and learn and when you share, it is much appreciated. Good luck. Scott

I started carnivore as the latest weight loss hack. Turns out, its effects on health seem to be never ending. It seems so many illnesses and diseases stem from our garbage diet. I lost a bunch of weight on carnivore. I ate when I was hungry and ate til I was full. The weight peeled off. When I felt like I had lost too much I continued with carnivore (due to the incredible health improvements I was experiencing) but I upped my protein throughout the day and I gained weight. I went from well north of 300 to 211, looked sickly and felt weak, and back to 238 and now down to around 225. As said, Bob would be the resident expert on kidney related issues. I see foam every so often. I think mine comes from some dehydration, especially when I am not fasting. I don't always drink like I should. During those stretches I see darker urine that can be quite foamy. When I get back on track with my water the urine lightens some and the foaming goes away. Good luck. Scott

Thanks for the insight. I will do a bunch of reading over the next couple days. I didn't think too much of it but I guess I should. Scott

After 18-20 months on carnivore and primarily on red meat with some chicken, pork and fish, I showed low folate last December during bloodwork for an eye exam. I have not been really good about the folate medicine and it showed again in May. I just put my stuff together to start on Monday. I have not seen nor felt any of the negatives while working out. Actually, I have ramped up my workouts as of late without any issues. Maybe the only thing I have noticed is that I am not sleeping all that well for the last few months. I can go right to sleep at my normal bed time, sleep three or four and sometimes five hours and then wide awake, which is 1-2-3 in the morning depending on when I go to bed. I also have had some late in the day energy level drops that I hadn't experienced but haven't attributed it to anything other than the irregular sleep. Reading this I may need to take it more seriously. I really didn't expect a folate issue. Thanks for the information. Scott

I have done 7 and felt like I could have continued. I have been reading a lot about the advantages and disadvantages of going past the 96 hour mark. Sometimes the answer is in 'which one you believe the most' as it feels like it is a split amongst the 'experts'. Scott

I will have to check it out. For me it is not so much finding variety as I can eat the same thing everyday with zero issues. A taco meal like this will allow for my wife and I to eat 'together and eating the same thing' as she strives for variety and 'colors' on her plate. Nice work. Scott

I have done it a number of times now and I am still amazed. I mean, pretty much all of us were programmed from an early age we had to eat three times per day and the food fueled our bodies, etc. etc. 3-4 days in and I have a ton of energy and zero hunger. Still leaves going, HUH? at times. This last five I actually came off of it without getting really loose. I felt like I tried every combination but it was all the same. As of late I just sort of gave up on 'breaking the fast the right way'. I just ate some bacon and eggs, which I had tried before, but this time all went as normal. Maybe it took me ever how many to adapt, not sure. Congrats on the 86. Nice work. Scott

Nice work. I probably fast a bit too much, I'm guessing anyway. I usually land somewhere between 72 and 96 hours. I have read around 96 hours starts some points of diminishing returns. But then others say not so much. The autophagy and ketosis and human growth hormones and stem cells are all fine and good, and dropping a few pounds is good too, but mostly now I do it because of the way it makes me feel. From 24 hours on, (did one 7 day fast) I really feel good. I have energy, I am not hungry and everything about it feels positive. The 'feel good' is the biggest reason I do a couple a month. Good luck with yours. I need to check out the APP because I am just wining mine. LOL Scott

Three hamburger patties and two eggs for breakfast. Normally, I do not eat this early in the morning but was sort of hungry. On the way home this morning the neighbor up the road had cows in the highway and across the road. I woke them up and helped keep them on the right side of the road while trying to get the cars/trucks to slow down. Maybe it was being that close to really fresh red meat that triggered some hunger. Not sure. LOL Scott