I have no idea how well being carnivore will work for someone who has had bariatric surgery. Meat is nutrient dense and high in protein, both thing that should prove beneficial to those who have had the surgery. Beneficial enough to be the sole source of nutrients? That only careful self-experimentation could answer, and even then it would only answer the question for that one person.

I think you will be fine. But, I would be much more cautious about watching for negative symptoms. I would also talk to my doctor and get on a regimen for monitoring nutrients closely for at least the first few months.

AnarchoGen wrote: »

I was thinking about joining but since my body doesn't agree with dairy, there's absolutely no way I could do this without plant oils. I'll keep doing my own thing.

i am doing zero carb with no dairy.

The diet recommendations, for me as a post op bariatric patient, were protein and veggies with minimal carbs. So, I feel that I am following doctors orders anyway. Just adding some fat and less veggies. I know that life threatening issues will occur if I don't take my vitamins, so no worries there. Will be seeing my doctor and nutritionist next month. Will be having labs drawn and I'm anxious to see how they look. Thanks everyone!

Jennym93 wrote: »

Is milk ok in small amounts for this?
I was thinking 100ml limit daily, that might be a bit high.
If not is there a better alternative for in tea I tried cream instead but it was awful

100ml of milk will be around 5g of carbs (depending on fat content). It is an animal product, and is allowed for that reason. But, I wouldn't recommend it for most people. Everyone is different though. You can certainly try it and see if it impacts your own weight loss or hunger.

Ok, next question. What are your macros when you are zero carb? Do you still aim to have 70+% fat, and the rest protein? I have to admit, I'm a little obsessed with making my little pie chart look right by the end of the day...

Dragonwolf wrote: »

sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »

Another question about vitamins... Is it possible that women need more vitamins than men? I know we do when growing a baby, but maybe it holds true in general as well? Any thoughts on that one? I'd definitely be taking a prenatal vitamin if I joined in(paranoid and proactive me likes to prepare for the pregnancy that's two+ years down the road..), but am seriously considering it.

You'd be interested in this -- http://myzerocarblife.jamesdhogan.com/wp/2015/02/eat-zero-carb-pregnant/

Also, this article seems to shoot down the idea that women need more vitamins than men -- http://www.intelihealth.com/article/his-and-her-vitamins-smart-medicine-or-marketing-ploy?hd=Medical

And my first thought is why would we, generally speaking?

Worried about folate and choline? Eat lamb or game, beef, pork, or shellfish for folate, and eggs, shrimp, and/or scallops (or just about any other meat) for choline. Iron? Eat red meat.

By all means, take it if you feel better doing so, but be aware that unless you have a deficiency, you're likely wasting your money. If you're concerned with deficiency, talk to your doctor and get tested.

Not interested in childbearing anymore for myself, but this was an awesome read - inspiring! Thanks for sharing it.

Probably, yes.

How are you drinking that nightcap? Almost every mixer except water is out. I do sometimes have some scotch or bourbon in a black coffee. But, it really wouldn't be something acceptable for this challenge.

It's only a month. You can do it.

Coffee's OK, but no booze? That seems wrong somehow.

I am officially out this round, as the other cook (ie, hubby) not only insists I need veggies, but has also realized that once I have food, I tend to quit cooking...

ChairmanWow wrote: »

I thought I'd check with the group since it wasn't explicit like some of the other restrictions.

5. Water, coffee, tea are the beverage options.

I thought it was pretty explicit.

Personally, I normally would allow a bourbon and water, or a scotch and coffee. I also allow dry red wines, although I've never actually had one. They are not off my list of acceptable foods. For the purposes of this challenge, they were excluded. It just simplifies the whole thing. One of the bigger issues with it would be it lowering resistance to temptation. Heck, I've done this a long time and the few times I've failed almost always start with me getting solidly buzzed or just plain drunk. It's harder at the start, so adding something that can cause me to fail (when I now find it pretty easy and natural) is not a good idea.

Twibbly wrote: »

realized that once I have food, I tend to quit cooking...

I tend to do this. He got home last night and asked what was for dinner. ... I had already ate my steak. (In my defense, he did tell me he was going to pick up something-- last night)

I'm going to try it. I don't know how it will go. I will have a very very hard time giving up the splenda and jello.... and the water flavoring. I really hate water.

In June, we'll do the coffee, chocolate, and booze month. Wait, that was my old diet.

I have a quick question as well. Does anyone have snack ideas? I am not at the point where I can go long periods of time with out eating.

I usually wake up about 4:30 and drink coffee until 10 or 10:30 then eat breakfast. I usually eat lunch around 1 and if I don't have a snack before I get home and start dinner around 5:30 I will be an angry angry person. My lunch is usually 2 eggs and a 1/2 tablespoon mayo. My snack is usually a piece of cheese and a pickle. That is enough to keep my happy until dinner.

Any suggestions?