I tried filming at 2 different grocery stores this morning but both places told me I had to stop filming. haha (I wasn't being annoying or talking out loud either I was just silently filming the aisle and stuff). It happens in the US too but I guess I was shocked it was happening here. I still want to find a way to make this video to show the difference in the prices and the qualify of meat.
Overall here ALL groceries (and meals in restaurants) are a lot cheaper than our prices in Arizona (and I feel like our Arizona prices are a lot cheaper than other places in the US). The only exception to that is the beef we get from the grocery store. Most of the beef here is very lean so we are buying the more expensive beef in order to get a higher fat content. But even then we are still able to find beef at a great price. Things like cheese, pork, chicken, eggs etc are much cheaper here!
It's really hard to talk about the specific price of a carnivore diet though because the prices of meat vary so much depending on where you live (and even varies day to day). I try and make a lot of videos talking about budget by sharing which cuts tend to be the cheapest, but also to look at the big picture of your budget!
Our overall food budget is MUCH cheaper on Carnivore than our previous Standard Diet mainly because we are no longer buying sides, snacks, desserts, and just tons of processed food that never actually leaves you full. We also aren't buying (and throwing away) produce constantly.
Not to mention the savings of getting healthier overall: getting off medications, spending less on doctors, smaller clothes are cheaper, etc.
How has your overall budget been affected by going Carnivore (or keto)? Do you find eating this way is cheaper than the way you used to eat before?
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.
