Carnivore week 1 update! I thought I would post an update on my progress after I complete each week of my beef, salt and (um) black coffee diet for anyone who’s curious.
It’s been a really interesting week. So first I had to get the amount of fat right. Grass fed ribeyes from Kroger didn’t have enough fat. The 85% lean was much better but still didn’t have enough fat to satiate. I ordered some tallow online and was ecstatic when it arrived; however, by that time I had switched to some local beef which was a lot fattier, probably 75-80% and I didn’t need the tallow. I’ve stuck with the ground beef since then with the exception of one luscious steak grilled at a friend’s house. I’ll probably switch up the cuts to have some variety, but really the ground beef has been fine. I’m just happy to have enough fat. I hate cooking and embrace the simplicity of this situation.
My brain clarity is excellent. I was expecting major depletion in electrolytes because when I did Keto for 6 weeks I had real problems with that and it severely affected at least 2 concerts. I felt like my brain was hijacked. After researching I see that it had to do with electrolytes and that that’s a thing with Keto. I’ve had no major issues however with only eating meat, which was really surprising. I did purchase some electrolytes several days in and have started taking them anyway as a precaution.
The really cool, cool part is that I already experienced days of “die off” and healing. “Die off” is known to Lyme patients as when the bacteria begin to die and as a result you feel either exhausted, sick or both. It’s a very unique feeling and it’s different than feeling weak from not getting enough nutrients say. For me this time after eating meat for 3 days I became sweetly exhausted, again not a sick, frail, thin, drugged exhausted that goes with Lyme symptoms or lack of nutrition or low blood sugar, I know all those feelings, but a my body is healing I need to rest exhaustion still with clear brain function. It was wild and very exciting. I’m gaining energy again and feeling very hopeful.
Digestion is fine; mild runs only one day. I thought it would be way worse. Lost one pound.
The diet is very satiating and I don’t have drops in blood sugar or intense craving for food. I have been able to sit and watch other people eat in front of me without feeling deprived.
I would say week one is a success. I’m excited about week 2!
Gonna Get Well 