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No, I don’t believe that eating insects could provide additional nutritional advantages to the carnivore lifestyle. Ruminant meats provide all of the nutrition that the human body needs for optimal health. I’ve eaten insects either in survival training or in visiting other countries where it’s the norm and I am not a fan of eating them. If it was a matter of survival I know I can eat them but given a choice I’ll pass. There are no rules to eating the way we do but there are guidelines. Carnivore is a diet that consists of eating a diet high in animal fats. A moderate amount of animal protein. Plenty of salt and water. Each individual can eat whatever they want and we won’t judge so if you want to eat bugs then more power to you.

Ate most of it before I remembered to take a pic. Had two over easy eggs and a smoked venison steak.

I don’t believe that’s what he was implying but he was pointing out that being vegetarian didn’t improve their lives as they were all gross sinners who had turned away from God. Noah and his family were vegetarians also but they were saved. It was all about the sinful nature of man and that food will not save us from that sinful nature. Only a change of heart can do that. These days man is more deprived than ever regardless of what he eats.

You are doing great Scott and your mindset is perfect. I knew after 90 days that this would be my lifestyle from now on. It’s been such a miracle for me. I think you may have already adopted this as your lifestyle you just haven’t admitted it to yourself yet. You’re hooked brother. 😁

Good job Joanna. Being your own N of 1 is the way you’ll find your path.

Mankind were all vegetarians before the flood. We didn’t become meat eaters until after the flood.

I don’t eat butter as a snack or meal but I do use it as a condiment. I go through about a stick a day or more. A lot of the meats I eat are venison so it’s very lean so I use it on the meat like a jam or spread. Same with burger, since most of the fat is rendered out in cooking. I also like my eggs cooked in it. I did eat about a tablespoon one time when I was experiencing a craving that just wouldn’t subside but haven’t since. A lot of people make brown butter bites to snack on. I don’t choose my butter by flavor. I’ve never tried different kinds to see if there’s a difference. I just buy the cheapest thing in the store that’s pure.

Welcome to carnivore talk. You're a big ol boy aren’t you. To find out what the best fat to protein ratio for yourself is to start with about 70% fat and 30% protein in terms of calories. In terms of weight, this is approximately 1:1 ratio. To calculate protein needs, one should aim for approximately 1 gram to 1.2 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass. This approach is suitable for individuals seeking to maintain or gain weight and muscle mass. Protein requirements may vary based on factors such as age, activity level, and individual metabolic health.

Eggs and venison backstrap.

Went most of the day without eating. Just didn’t get hungry. Finally ate some eggs and venison backstrap around 4:00 pm.

I have and still do occasionally. I don’t know why and I don’t know the answer but I can only assume that it may have something to do with the digestive process and all your blood going to digestion. I push on through and will not nap, otherwise like you I won’t sleep well.

Yes I have. They weren’t bad but nothing I’d go out of my way to do again.

Grilled Venison hot links in Egglife wraps.

Yes, try to find that video, I’d be interested in hearing about this. I understand about playing safe but I always try to find out what the common sense truth is before I make any decisions. Generally one man or one video isn’t enough proof for me to go on. It’s kinda like the whole cholesterol myth. I could play it safe based off of what so many in the medical community say but I’ve studied the real truth and I’m not the least bit concerned about my supposed high cholesterol. Also, since I’ve ridden a motorcycle most of my life it’s not in my nature to play it safe.

It’s funny how the mind works. Without a challenge, without thinking about it my body just naturally wants to be OMAD. Now that it’s something to think about I’m feeling hungry. I’ve never had to “try” to be OMAD before but now I have to focus on it. Amazing how the mind works.

Not to mention toxic.

I don’t know what “atl” is so please explain. The rest of what you said is news to me. I’ve heard no carnivore doctors say anything like this. I suppose it’s possible but with no one talking about it, it may be rare. There is no doubt that carnivore will cure or reverse fatty liver so I wouldn’t hesitate to continue eating carnivore without actually being diagnosed with something that hinder your results. Oh it’s terrible the things you’ll experience. Things like feeling better than you have in years or even decades. The out of pocket expenses of having to buy new clothes. The constant harassment of people complementing you on how good you look and asking how you did it. Then the increased energy and being more productive, such a hard thing to deal with. Oh man, there are so many downsides to eating this way and becoming healthy that they are just too numerous to list. 🤣🤣🤣

There is a recipe thread on here.

Welcome aboard. I’ve already answered this on another thread you started so I won’t repeat myself here. As someone who has been retired for four years now I can tell you it’s one of the top three best decisions that I’ve made in my lifetime.

And what makes you think that may not be best? You are in a whole different world now. If you are judging yourself against what the rest of the world thinks or does then stop that. Everyone else eats a SAD lifestyle so you cannot be judged against them. Same with your blood tests. You can’t be held to the same standards as them. Odds are the majority of the weight you are losing in the beginning is water weight. Because you have no fiber in your diet there is nothing to store the water in your system so it’s just natural that it will be expelled more frequently than if you were eating SAD. It’s at these times when you need to make sure you are not loosing too many electrolytes in the process. I wouldn’t concern myself with the weight loss but just enjoy it. You will hit a plateau soon enough and then you’ll be wondering what happened. Just enjoy the ride and don’t overthink it. In my opinion the absolute worst thing you can do is add carbs back in to your diet unless you have some medical condition that needs to be addressed but for the life of me I can’t think of one. Don’t look for a reason to go backwards but always try to be moving forward.

Welcome to carnivore talk mccleary. While I had great results with my BP doing great things it’s not uncommon for some to experience what you are going through. The good thing is that it generally straightens out in time as your body becomes metabolically healthy and adjusts to this lifestyle. It can be a very radical change for some people. In doing a quick google search it was easy to find several sites, some that require memberships, that have resources listing carnivore friendly doctors across the U.S. Here is one site run by Dr. Kiltz that would be a good start. https://www.doctorkiltz.com/keto-carnivore-doctors/ There is nobody in my local so I just do my own research and take charge of my own health. I’m honest with my doctors and my cardiologist absolutely loves what I’ve accomplished by eating carnivore. So much so that he’s taken me off of all my heart meds, and reduced my visits to only once a year for a check up. I’ve apparently reversed my Atrial Fibrillation. I hope you can find someone as it would make things a lot easier. Good luck.

The syrups are not part of the curing process but simply added for the flavor. As you know, we try to stay away from anything that contains sugar. But it’s all subjective to the individual. Will that tiny amount of sugar on the edge of that bacon harm you? Only you can tell. Will you be eating the whole pound at one sitting? It might, but three of four slices probably not. You could try it and if you see no difference then it is probably not that bad for you but if you find yourself experiencing inflammation, cravings or skin issues then that may be a problem. You can be your N of 1. Now me personally? I don’t want anything sweet in my life except my bride so I would avoid it.

We store fat everywhere. Yes, I have absolutely noticed weight loss in my feet as well as my hands. I had forgotten that I had knuckles and veins in my hands. I’ve got a pair of cowboy boots that have been my favorites for over 40 years and when I bought them they were a little snug but for the last ten years they’ve been too tight to wear. In fact it got to the point I couldn’t even get them on. A couple of days ago I decided to see how they fit and boy was I pleasantly surprised. They not only slid right on but had room to spare. They fit better than they did when I first bought them.

You can still have nachos. Just use pork rinds and cheese with some kind of meat. You don’t need the chili powder. Heck, I’ll even use jalapeños occasionally.

I guess you’re looking at it on a PC? I can turn on dark mode on my phone.