Happy Sunday. I have a beautiful evening yesterday with a group of ladies from my church. We had a Carnivore Potluck at my house. I made tri tip, pork chips, and some oxtail. Ladies brought a chicken, wings, meatloaf (stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon), some oysters, and a few dips. One lady also brought a Carnivore "cake" which I had never tried before (the eggs and whipped cream one).
Everyone that came to my house is eating Carnivore for a variety of reasons. Newest is 5 weeks and a couple are nearing a year. Some have lost significant weight while others are losing more slowly. Several are off anxiety and depression meds. A few are healing their thyroid and other hormone related issues. It is so beautiful to sit and talk openly about the changes we've seen, the freedom we feel, and even find others that relate to areas we struggle. My favorite part is seeing the lightbulb moments from some of the newer people who hear someone else relate to what they are going through or hear a tip that they know will make a big impact for them. My love language is definitely hosting those types of events and sending everyone home with all kinds of goodies that will hopefully make things easier for them.
Many of these women were doing carnivore before they relaxed anyone else around them was either! But so many see the benefits in others and it begins to spread.
My biggest takeaway of the evening is the importance of knowing WHY you are doing this. How we used to feel before and the life we don't want to go back to anymore. Slow weight loss back be frustrating but having other benefits can help you stick to this. Also for most of us we know there is no going back. So even though weight loss can be slow, we have time
We don't have to rush it because even without weight loss this is just how we eat now no matter what.
I hope you find some encouragement today.
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.
