I posted that new video yesterday and one of the things I highlighted in my friend Ashley's story is that I am so proud of her for making lifestyle changes to where she is able to be consistent long term. She has a range of things from strict carnivore to more keto foods that she can leverage or use depending on the situation and what her goals are at the time. I think for most people that's where they end up long term. Carnivore+a few other things they can handle.
I think spending some time being strict carnivore is really helpful for healing for elimination and also for understanding which foods trigger you mentally and physically. But I also think that most people are able to add a couple of things back in long-term without any issues to their mental or physical health.
What are some things that you CAN include besides just meat? (Not things you do include that maybe are a 'slip' but foods that don't cause you any negative reactions). For me this is seasonings, pickles, and the occasional grilled onions.
**It's also TOTALLY okay to say "Nothing besides meat, I'm not there yet.". Because I think that is an important phase in healing as well.
**And don't fall into the trap today of someone mentioning a food and that gives you the 'permission' you can handle it, because you might not be able to! If someone says fruit occasionally I know I can't handle it...and that's OKAY. It doesn't mean I am doing anything wrong. ❤️ We are all different.
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.
