Happy Monday!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! I was catching up on Locals tonight and just wanted to reach through the screen and give several of you that are struggling a big hug. I also wanted to say how proud of am to those of you that reached out saying you are determined to get back on track again! I know how hard that is and it takes tremendous courage to reach out and not just isolate yourself. But that isolation only feeds the addiction.
As I was reading several of your posts I was reminded of an old podcast episode that contained many lightbulb moments for me personally on my journey. I had heard Dr. Cywes talk on a very obscure podcast many years ago (before anyone knew him as "The Carb Addiction Doctor" ) and he shared some things that were pretty life changing for me. When Judy and I used to do the CATG podcast we had him on and I asked him to share several of those things that he talks about that helped me so much.
If you are currently struggling I encourage you to take a listen to this episode (or listen again if it's been a few years since you heard it). This contains several very simple/practical tips that can help you overcome some of your addictive behaviors with food. What is your non-negotiable for this week?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EOrY8SuGBOtlfwYB5cnIq?si=i0ScIFjPSB-nUxt2BS2U5w
*Sorry o Livestream this week as I am flying to Texas today for work and will be gone all week.
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! Today is a whirlwind day as we prep to leave tomorrow, Penelope is at church camp and the rest of us are packing/cleaning. I love coming home from a trip to a clean house. I filmed a video yesterday about some lab work you should check, I will get that edited today also.
Overall my blood work appt was pretty "meh", not a lot of changes since I first started seeing her about a year ago. Nothing major going on but still just some hormone levels that are low and my thyroid is all lower than 'optimal'. Mind you it's all "within normal range" but definitely not where I want them to be. My naturopath is wondering if there is an underlying chronic infection (like Lyme, CIRS, etc), those can be pretty common for people who feel best on Carnivore long term. Something we will likely test for in the a couple weeks. I'll keep you posted and I can go into more detail when we Livestream next.
What are your plans for the weekend?
Happy Saturday!
I went and played my first round of golf at a par 3 course. It was fun and I didn't feel like I did to bad! Hope you all are having a great weekend so far❤
Good night almost morning.
I have been eating cheese like a mouse. Coffee, cheese and finally a ribeye at texas roadhouse with my son today. I'm definitely out of my routine.
Its been almost a year since I saw him (my son) last time. He is finally working full-time. I'm hoping he finally decides to be a nurse and goes back to school. But if he doesn't, well, God will do what he does best and guide him to where God needs him to be. He is a good kid, just a late bloomer. Lost in this new world with the internet, AI and the algorithms that provide bad information. He is not alone. He is with his giant dog, but I really wish for him to be closer to me.
I'm with him tonight and feeling nostalgic. The pictures are him and me and his giant dog drinking water from the pool 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️. He did cut his hair. It was way messier than that.
I hope you all had a wonderful night.
