Happy Tuesday!! I made it through the hard part of fasting! 💪 I got hungry around 7pm Texas time but I had some electrolytes and it passed (and I went to bed early). I just kept reminding myself "food is there if you need it" "just wait till..." "just wait later..." etc. I still will wait and not eat till later today but I definitely made it through the hump. I went to HEB here in Texas yesterday to get some groceries and I brought some Carnivore Snax with me. That will be my food for the week. I likely won't do another full fasting day this week (mainly since I won't be eating steaks or any big meals) but I will plan on fasting again next Monday if you want to plan and join me then. (I know several other people might fast again this week too).
I know fasting is not for everyone....so please don't feel the pressure or FOMO and force yourself to join when it's not good for your health. But I just want to remind you that (as long as you haven't been under eating) some type of fasting can be really helpful for most people. If you aren't ready for 48 hours just try skipping breakfast and do 20 hours. Or skip dinner and breakfast and try 24 hours. It is okay to push yourself to do something hard. You'll be amazed how easy (and beneficial) it can really be when the time is right.
How are you all feeling?
Happy Saturday! I hope you are all doing well. I know some people in the group have had some recent tough news for themselves or family members. It really puts the day to day issues we face into perspective, and reminds me to just focus on doing the best I can to be as healthy as possible. To those who are having a hard time, we are all here for you and sending you some prayers and support. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Just focus today on doing the best you can and remember that food isn't going to bring you the comfort you are looking for.
Here is a little video of Penelopes performance from her piano recital l last night, she's been taking lessons for about a year and a half. 🎹🤍🖤
*Livestream Monday night at 4pm pst/7pm est
Thinking about the year ahead can be overwhelming when it comes to goal setting. For some people, like me, short term goals can be much more motivating. Right now it's beast mode through the Meetup this Saturday. That said, I do still have long term goals for the year. Staying carnivore is just a given now as it's my life already so I have to dive a little deeper for me. I'd like to stay in the same weight range but lower my body fat a bit. Gain some muscle mass in short. Gym at least 4 times a week and beast mode at the same time is my recipe.
Steak video for interest. 🤪
Do you do better with short or long term goals?
So sorry guys, my 2 1/2 hour drive home from the cabin is turning into a 5+ hour drive home so I am not going to make it in time to Livestream tonight. I'll post the link for the Dr Berry Livestream for tomorrow when I know it. I'll catch up on posts here when I get home if you have any questions.
Happy Saturday!! One thing I thought might be fun today is for everyone to share their favorite Budget meal and their favorite Bougie meal on a carnivore diet (or whatever version you eat).
"Bougie [boo-zhee, -jee] (An adjective slang): relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle."
For example, my favorite Budget friendly meal is just a taco bowl, ground beef with some seasonings, little shredded cheese, and sour cream. I could eat that every day and not get sick of it!!!
For my Bougie meal: A fancy American wagyu steak, usually ribeye, crab legs, and of course bread cheese! That is typically what we eat for Christmas every year. If budget didn't matter I would eat that a lot more often! 😂
What about you? What's your favorite budget meal and bougie meal?
This is a quick share of a NSV. I slipped into a pair of shorts I haven't been able to get past my thighs in several years. The shorts fit beautifully. I'm truly amazed. I haven't weighed in a while but the last time I did I was down about 4 pounds. I attribute the body change to almost 4 months of working out 4 to 5 days a week.
