36 eggs a day diet better than a cycle
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I've been bored lately and I've done LCD and it wasn't for me as in my lifestyle didn't match it.
I wonder what you all think about this video?
I've been bored lately and I did post this in regular forum but considering people have varying opinions I would like to get your opinion here as well because you are well versed in this side of things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ6xtn1aiP0
36 large eggs = 2500 calories. Basically 6 weeks x 7 days = $10 a day = $420 CDN
I'll add some veggies but as is - I can stand to lose another 3 kg or so and if I start eating 2600 cals a day I wonder if I'll end up getting toofat.
I'm 5'10 and 79.2 kg currently. I go to gym perhaps 3-4 times a week. 2 days full body and 2 days arms.
I assume I'd probably have to jack up my workout volume though.
I wonder what you all think about this video?
I've been bored lately and I did post this in regular forum but considering people have varying opinions I would like to get your opinion here as well because you are well versed in this side of things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ6xtn1aiP036 large eggs = 2500 calories. Basically 6 weeks x 7 days = $10 a day = $420 CDN
I'll add some veggies but as is - I can stand to lose another 3 kg or so and if I start eating 2600 cals a day I wonder if I'll end up getting toofat.
I'm 5'10 and 79.2 kg currently. I go to gym perhaps 3-4 times a week. 2 days full body and 2 days arms.
I assume I'd probably have to jack up my workout volume though.
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I would find it pretty boring, but I see nothing wrong with this. You'll get plenty of protein and fat, and be fairly low carb (~22 g). Nutritionally, eggs are fantastic.
I was going to watch that whole video, but I got bored with the talk of cholesterol.1 -
I would find it pretty boring, but I see nothing wrong with this. You'll get plenty of protein and fat, and be fairly low carb (~22 g). Nutritionally, eggs are fantastic.
I was going to watch that whole video, but I got bored with the talk of cholesterol.
I ordered ZMA just in case if I get constipated and I am worried about farts and overwhelming sweat smell as pointed out to me by various posters on other side. Thankfully it's cold weather here now so sweat can be worked on lol1 -
I would find it pretty boring, but I see nothing wrong with this. You'll get plenty of protein and fat, and be fairly low carb (~22 g). Nutritionally, eggs are fantastic.
I was going to watch that whole video, but I got bored with the talk of cholesterol.
I ordered ZMA just in case if I get constipated and I am worried about farts and overwhelming sweat smell as pointed out to me by various posters on other side. Thankfully it's cold weather here now so sweat can be worked on lol
Many low carbers find farts and stinky sweat has more to do with plants (fibre) than meat and eggs... There's no reason your sweat should smell like rotten eggs, IMO.
Same for constipation. As long as you are getting adequate fat, you shouldn't be constipated. Constipation can have more to do with too much fibre (which creates bulk and packs in more crap into your intestines, than fat and protein would.
It is possible that a lack of sodium, if you don't replace lost sodium with a sodium intake of 3000-5000 mg a day, could lead to constipation or diarrhea, but taking extra salt will fix that.
What is your normal calorie intake? If you normally lose at 2500 kcal a day, you should continue to lose at about the same rate, plus a few extra pounds of water weight from low insulin and lost glycogen. If you normally eat less than that, then eat fewer eggs.
If you are not ketogenic yet, you may have a dip in energy for a few weeks or months while getting fat adapted. Increasing workouts could be hard. If you have a large decrease in energy, that's the lack of salt talking. Make sure you get a lot.
I've gone on egg kicks before but I don't like eggs enough to do it long. I think I've gone up to three days with only eggs. 6 weeks would not be much fun for me.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.2 -
I would find it pretty boring, but I see nothing wrong with this. You'll get plenty of protein and fat, and be fairly low carb (~22 g). Nutritionally, eggs are fantastic.
I was going to watch that whole video, but I got bored with the talk of cholesterol.
I ordered ZMA just in case if I get constipated and I am worried about farts and overwhelming sweat smell as pointed out to me by various posters on other side. Thankfully it's cold weather here now so sweat can be worked on lol
Many low carbers find farts and stinky sweat has more to do with plants (fibre) than meat and eggs... There's no reason your sweat should smell like rotten eggs, IMO.
Same for constipation. As long as you are getting adequate fat, you shouldn't be constipated. Constipation can have more to do with too much fibre (which creates bulk and packs in more crap into your intestines, than fat and protein would.
It is possible that a lack of sodium, if you don't replace lost sodium with a sodium intake of 3000-5000 mg a day, could lead to constipation or diarrhea, but taking extra salt will fix that.
What is your normal calorie intake? If you normally lose at 2500 kcal a day, you should continue to lose at about the same rate, plus a few extra pounds of water weight from low insulin and lost glycogen. If you normally eat less than that, then eat fewer eggs.
If you are not ketogenic yet, you may have a dip in energy for a few weeks or months while getting fat adapted. Increasing workouts could be hard. If you have a large decrease in energy, that's the lack of salt talking. Make sure you get a lot.
I've gone on egg kicks before but I don't like eggs enough to do it long. I think I've gone up to three days with only eggs. 6 weeks would not be much fun for me.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
I am 5'10 - 79.5 kg , I try to hit gym 4 days a week. 2 days full body 2 days arms. Not to heavy not to low weight. Just 3x8 or 3x10 set/rep scheme. My day job is driving cab from 11 am to 6-7 pm. Sitting basically. From 5.30 am to 11 am I'm a store manager. On my feet.
I think my maintenance should be 2500 ?
How do I combat sodium decrease ? Also, I'm being told that so many eggs a day will end up making me get acne.
For 6 weeks I want to try because the video talks about it's better than a "cycle" (if you know what I mean) I am not interested in actual "cycle" because I have no use of it but at least i can experiment with this lol
Perhaps I can go to 2600-2700 lol btw currently I'm at 1800 cals a day because i was trying to drop my last 3-4 kg.
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When Gaston was a lad he ate 4 dozen eggs every morning to help him get large! ...and now that he's grown he eats 5 dozen eggs, so he's rough the size of a barrrrrrrrge!3 -
I would find it pretty boring, but I see nothing wrong with this. You'll get plenty of protein and fat, and be fairly low carb (~22 g). Nutritionally, eggs are fantastic.
I was going to watch that whole video, but I got bored with the talk of cholesterol.
I ordered ZMA just in case if I get constipated and I am worried about farts and overwhelming sweat smell as pointed out to me by various posters on other side. Thankfully it's cold weather here now so sweat can be worked on lol
Many low carbers find farts and stinky sweat has more to do with plants (fibre) than meat and eggs... There's no reason your sweat should smell like rotten eggs, IMO.
Same for constipation. As long as you are getting adequate fat, you shouldn't be constipated. Constipation can have more to do with too much fibre (which creates bulk and packs in more crap into your intestines, than fat and protein would.
It is possible that a lack of sodium, if you don't replace lost sodium with a sodium intake of 3000-5000 mg a day, could lead to constipation or diarrhea, but taking extra salt will fix that.
What is your normal calorie intake? If you normally lose at 2500 kcal a day, you should continue to lose at about the same rate, plus a few extra pounds of water weight from low insulin and lost glycogen. If you normally eat less than that, then eat fewer eggs.
If you are not ketogenic yet, you may have a dip in energy for a few weeks or months while getting fat adapted. Increasing workouts could be hard. If you have a large decrease in energy, that's the lack of salt talking. Make sure you get a lot.
I've gone on egg kicks before but I don't like eggs enough to do it long. I think I've gone up to three days with only eggs. 6 weeks would not be much fun for me.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
I am 5'10 - 79.5 kg , I try to hit gym 4 days a week. 2 days full body 2 days arms. Not to heavy not to low weight. Just 3x8 or 3x10 set/rep scheme. My day job is driving cab from 11 am to 6-7 pm. Sitting basically. From 5.30 am to 11 am I'm a store manager. On my feet.
I think my maintenance should be 2500 ?
How do I combat sodium decrease ? Also, I'm being told that so many eggs a day will end up making me get acne.
For 6 weeks I want to try because the video talks about it's better than a "cycle" (if you know what I mean) I am not interested in actual "cycle" because I have no use of it but at least i can experiment with this lol
Perhaps I can go to 2600-2700 lol btw currently I'm at 1800 cals a day because i was trying to drop my last 3-4 kg.
That sounds reasonable for maintenance ~ 2500 kcal. If you want to lose more weight you'll probably need to lower your calories some if that is indeed your maintenance (drop some eggs;) ). I guess just wait and see. If it is a caloric excss, that won't hurt for your gains.
Some can raise their TDEE a bit by eating keto (or carnivore) so you may still lose at that caloric level.
To combat sodium lost, just salt your food liberally, and then drink a couple of cups of salty boullion, make your own salty keto-ade, eat salt tablets, or just eat a half teaspoon of salt a couple of times a day with water. There's 2300 mg sodium in a teaspoon of salt, so eating salt, like I mentioned, will get you most of the way there.
I don't know why eggs would cause acne. For many people it is sugar/carbs and dairy that leads to acne. Unless you have some egg intolerance, I can't see it causing pimples.... Maybe if it does raise your testosterone a large amount? I doubt it would have that effect though.
I can't see any problems in trying this if you want to, as long as you don't have a lipid metabolizing problem or familial hypercholesterolemia. If it isn't for you, you can always stop at any time.nicolejo143 wrote: »https://media.giphy.com/media/s4LdMSoTCXBQI/giphy.gif
When Gaston was a lad he ate 4 dozen eggs every morning to help him get large! ...and now that he's grown he eats 5 dozen eggs, so he's rough the size of a barrrrrrrrge!
LOL That's my favourite Disney movie. 1 -
I would find it pretty boring, but I see nothing wrong with this. You'll get plenty of protein and fat, and be fairly low carb (~22 g). Nutritionally, eggs are fantastic.
I was going to watch that whole video, but I got bored with the talk of cholesterol.
I ordered ZMA just in case if I get constipated and I am worried about farts and overwhelming sweat smell as pointed out to me by various posters on other side. Thankfully it's cold weather here now so sweat can be worked on lol
Many low carbers find farts and stinky sweat has more to do with plants (fibre) than meat and eggs... There's no reason your sweat should smell like rotten eggs, IMO.
Same for constipation. As long as you are getting adequate fat, you shouldn't be constipated. Constipation can have more to do with too much fibre (which creates bulk and packs in more crap into your intestines, than fat and protein would.
It is possible that a lack of sodium, if you don't replace lost sodium with a sodium intake of 3000-5000 mg a day, could lead to constipation or diarrhea, but taking extra salt will fix that.
What is your normal calorie intake? If you normally lose at 2500 kcal a day, you should continue to lose at about the same rate, plus a few extra pounds of water weight from low insulin and lost glycogen. If you normally eat less than that, then eat fewer eggs.
If you are not ketogenic yet, you may have a dip in energy for a few weeks or months while getting fat adapted. Increasing workouts could be hard. If you have a large decrease in energy, that's the lack of salt talking. Make sure you get a lot.
I've gone on egg kicks before but I don't like eggs enough to do it long. I think I've gone up to three days with only eggs. 6 weeks would not be much fun for me.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
I am 5'10 - 79.5 kg , I try to hit gym 4 days a week. 2 days full body 2 days arms. Not to heavy not to low weight. Just 3x8 or 3x10 set/rep scheme. My day job is driving cab from 11 am to 6-7 pm. Sitting basically. From 5.30 am to 11 am I'm a store manager. On my feet.
I think my maintenance should be 2500 ?
How do I combat sodium decrease ? Also, I'm being told that so many eggs a day will end up making me get acne.
For 6 weeks I want to try because the video talks about it's better than a "cycle" (if you know what I mean) I am not interested in actual "cycle" because I have no use of it but at least i can experiment with this lol
Perhaps I can go to 2600-2700 lol btw currently I'm at 1800 cals a day because i was trying to drop my last 3-4 kg.
That sounds reasonable for maintenance ~ 2500 kcal. If you want to lose more weight you'll probably need to lower your calories some if that is indeed your maintenance (drop some eggs;) ). I guess just wait and see. If it is a caloric excss, that won't hurt for your gains.
Some can raise their TDEE a bit by eating keto (or carnivore) so you may still lose at that caloric level.
To combat sodium lost, just salt your food liberally, and then drink a couple of cups of salty boullion, make your own salty keto-ade, eat salt tablets, or just eat a half teaspoon of salt a couple of times a day with water. There's 2300 mg sodium in a teaspoon of salt, so eating salt, like I mentioned, will get you most of the way there.
I don't know why eggs would cause acne. For many people it is sugar/carbs and dairy that leads to acne. Unless you have some egg intolerance, I can't see it causing pimples.... Maybe if it does raise your testosterone a large amount? I doubt it would have that effect though.
I can't see any problems in trying this if you want to, as long as you don't have a lipid metabolizing problem or familial hypercholesterolemia. If it isn't for you, you can always stop at any time.nicolejo143 wrote: »https://media.giphy.com/media/s4LdMSoTCXBQI/giphy.gif
When Gaston was a lad he ate 4 dozen eggs every morning to help him get large! ...and now that he's grown he eats 5 dozen eggs, so he's rough the size of a barrrrrrrrge! LOL That's my favourite Disney movie.
I don't think I've had family problems of cholesterol. I've had two grand dads die of heart attack though. One was a heavy drinker other was of very good health but was 85 so I'm unsure what would all this should be attributed to. Lol one used to eat, drink and had omnivore diet other was vegetarian, did yoga and was active.
Seems like I'm doomed either way so might as well try this and die during an experiment if anything of that sort does happen.0 -
I would find it pretty boring, but I see nothing wrong with this. You'll get plenty of protein and fat, and be fairly low carb (~22 g). Nutritionally, eggs are fantastic.
I was going to watch that whole video, but I got bored with the talk of cholesterol.
I ordered ZMA just in case if I get constipated and I am worried about farts and overwhelming sweat smell as pointed out to me by various posters on other side. Thankfully it's cold weather here now so sweat can be worked on lol
Many low carbers find farts and stinky sweat has more to do with plants (fibre) than meat and eggs... There's no reason your sweat should smell like rotten eggs, IMO.
Same for constipation. As long as you are getting adequate fat, you shouldn't be constipated. Constipation can have more to do with too much fibre (which creates bulk and packs in more crap into your intestines, than fat and protein would.
It is possible that a lack of sodium, if you don't replace lost sodium with a sodium intake of 3000-5000 mg a day, could lead to constipation or diarrhea, but taking extra salt will fix that.
What is your normal calorie intake? If you normally lose at 2500 kcal a day, you should continue to lose at about the same rate, plus a few extra pounds of water weight from low insulin and lost glycogen. If you normally eat less than that, then eat fewer eggs.
If you are not ketogenic yet, you may have a dip in energy for a few weeks or months while getting fat adapted. Increasing workouts could be hard. If you have a large decrease in energy, that's the lack of salt talking. Make sure you get a lot.
I've gone on egg kicks before but I don't like eggs enough to do it long. I think I've gone up to three days with only eggs. 6 weeks would not be much fun for me.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
I am 5'10 - 79.5 kg , I try to hit gym 4 days a week. 2 days full body 2 days arms. Not to heavy not to low weight. Just 3x8 or 3x10 set/rep scheme. My day job is driving cab from 11 am to 6-7 pm. Sitting basically. From 5.30 am to 11 am I'm a store manager. On my feet.
I think my maintenance should be 2500 ?
How do I combat sodium decrease ? Also, I'm being told that so many eggs a day will end up making me get acne.
For 6 weeks I want to try because the video talks about it's better than a "cycle" (if you know what I mean) I am not interested in actual "cycle" because I have no use of it but at least i can experiment with this lol
Perhaps I can go to 2600-2700 lol btw currently I'm at 1800 cals a day because i was trying to drop my last 3-4 kg.
That sounds reasonable for maintenance ~ 2500 kcal. If you want to lose more weight you'll probably need to lower your calories some if that is indeed your maintenance (drop some eggs;) ). I guess just wait and see. If it is a caloric excss, that won't hurt for your gains.
Some can raise their TDEE a bit by eating keto (or carnivore) so you may still lose at that caloric level.
To combat sodium lost, just salt your food liberally, and then drink a couple of cups of salty boullion, make your own salty keto-ade, eat salt tablets, or just eat a half teaspoon of salt a couple of times a day with water. There's 2300 mg sodium in a teaspoon of salt, so eating salt, like I mentioned, will get you most of the way there.
I don't know why eggs would cause acne. For many people it is sugar/carbs and dairy that leads to acne. Unless you have some egg intolerance, I can't see it causing pimples.... Maybe if it does raise your testosterone a large amount? I doubt it would have that effect though.
I can't see any problems in trying this if you want to, as long as you don't have a lipid metabolizing problem or familial hypercholesterolemia. If it isn't for you, you can always stop at any time.nicolejo143 wrote: »https://media.giphy.com/media/s4LdMSoTCXBQI/giphy.gif
When Gaston was a lad he ate 4 dozen eggs every morning to help him get large! ...and now that he's grown he eats 5 dozen eggs, so he's rough the size of a barrrrrrrrge! LOL That's my favourite Disney movie.
I don't think I've had family problems of cholesterol. I've had two grand dads die of heart attack though. One was a heavy drinker other was of very good health but was 85 so I'm unsure what would all this should be attributed to. Lol one used to eat, drink and had omnivore diet other was vegetarian, did yoga and was active.
Seems like I'm doomed either way so might as well try this and die during an experiment if anything of that sort does happen.
Familial hypercholesterolemia is usually obvious from a young age. The type of cholesterol readings where the doctor sticks an IV of statins into your arm on your next visit.
They tend to avoid eating fat and cholesterol.
Looks like you are probably fine to try it out if you wish. I would advise adding some bacon - because bacon. 0 -
I've been bored lately
Well imagine how bored you are going to be eating nothing but eggs. I love me eggs, but that many a day would just be too boring. Even if you had a bite of salad on the side.
You might want to learn another lifting program instead of just eating eggs for days on end. Those can be very interesting and helpful.0 -
Or you could go carnivore like Fit_Goat. Lots of variety in the animal kingdom!0
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retirehappy wrote: »I've been bored lately
Well imagine how bored you are going to be eating nothing but eggs. I love me eggs, but that many a day would just be too boring. Even if you had a bite of salad on the side.
You might want to learn another lifting program instead of just eating eggs for days on end. Those can be very interesting and helpful.
I mean - nothing new that I've tried. This would be an experiment of sort.
I've also been fluctuating between 78 kg and 80.3 kg for a very long time. Monday I'm on high end 80.3 kg and by Friday night I'm at 78 lol
I just fear that -because I've been in "sort of a deficit" for a long time- I don't end up acquiring body fat because I raised cals too quickly.
Eggs alone 36 of them = 2500 cals - I will try to add 1 slice of cheese and some salad so approx 2700-2800 cals a day for 6 weeks.
Fingers crossed lol.0 -
6 eggs raw in morning- just gush them down (btw eating raw isn't bad right?)
6 around noon - with almond milk as in a smoothie sort of thing I guess.
12 scrambled eggs after workout
12 - inhaling?
ran out of ideas how I'll eat all this.1 -
btw 36 eggs have like 36g of carbs. I thought eggs didn't have any carbs and only had protein and fat. Based on this I won't be able to have any other carb related item. Like peanut butter or almond milk in my smoothie or chocolate milk with eggs.0
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Welcome to the carnivore dark side. Join us, we have bacon.... 3
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Welcome to the carnivore dark side. Join us, we have bacon....
Just wanted to confirm. Eating raw eggs isn't harmful in any way shape or form. Right?
I'll be starting Oct 11 until Nov 22-2018
I'll add occasional bacon and butter in scrambled eggs or coffee with just cream.
Also, btw sugar free energy drinks ok or they may skew something?0 -
Well, it's like 0.6 g per egg, so more like 22 grams for 36 eggs. Not that it matters all that much, in my view. I don't worry about carbs from stuff like eggs and cheese.
All raw foods have an element of risk to them. Actually, all foods have some risk, but raw foods have higher risks. If you're comfortable with the risk, go for it. I will consume raw eggs (mostly yolks as I find the whites too snotty) from time to time. I have never had an issue. I can't guarantee that you'll have the same good fortune that I have had.
Edit: USDA nutrient database says 0.36 grams per large egg or 13 grams for 36 eggs. But, for 36 yolks from large eggs, it says 0.6 grams per yolk. That's 22 grams. Not sure what the real value is, but this sort of uncertainty is why I don't stress about carbs from animal products.2 -
36 eggs a day! You are gonna need to invest in a bunch of chickens 🐓0
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I could do it with the pickled quail eggs I have a taste for but it would break my bank account.
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Pickled eggs! That's a good idea for this diet. Or would that be cheating?
Raw is a slight risk. I agree. Not hge, but it's there.
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So just had 6 raw eggs and swallowed em. Another 6 in noon.
Also had 6 boiled ones.
I guess 12 raw eggs a day would be a risk eh.
I guess I can just put al 12 in a plate and then microwave them.
First day today. I'm sure I'll get used to it. Hopefully.1 -
GaleHawkins wrote: »I could do it with the pickled quail eggs I have a taste for but it would break my bank account.
Pickled eggs are my go to snack... But I just have regular ol laying hens.
I will have to try fancy quail eggs!1 -
I started low carb a couple weeks ago and started eating eggs a lot - only 6-8 a week (which is more than the 2 per week I normally eat) - and I'm already sick of eggs. Can't imagine DAILY eating 36 eggs!0
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Would washing the egg help reduce the risk of bacterial exposure when eating them raw?
I know keeping them cool helps - mayo and royal icing must be kept cool.1 -
Finished my first day and I feel like giving up already.
It isn't THAT hard but my work timings have me consuming a lot of them in one sitting which is the reason why I am wondering what may happen. If I'll break down- although actual diet recommends going up slowly lol like 12 eggs a day then 24 then 36 .
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Are there any health risks ? as in eggs being toxic in such quantity ?
Making me constipated?
Or any other health risks, I should be worried about?
I did order ZMA and it's in mail.0 -
Maybe if you have an egg intolerance/sensitivity it could be bad...
Do increase your sodium to at least 3000-5000 mg a day (2300 mg = 1 tsp salt) or low electrolyte symptoms could hit in the next few days.0 -
Maybe if you have an egg intolerance/sensitivity it could be bad...
Do increase your sodium to at least 3000-5000 mg a day (2300 mg = 1 tsp salt) or low electrolyte symptoms could hit in the next few days.
What are the symptoms? I did follow your advice and started literally drinking salt with water. Like I'll put a tsp of salt in water and gulp it down and did that today as well.0 -
So I may have made a mistake.
It's suppose to go up slowly from 12 to 24 then 36 - I went straight head on with 36 a day. Also they are suppose to be raw.
It's those eggs plus protein from other places- like chicken, beef etc
Also, the diet prescribes to carb load every 3 day - Mon-Tues then Wed carbs as well.
According to that diet my daily caloric intake would go from 2800 now which is I think 50-100 more than my maintenance to around 4000. Now way I would be able to use it from my activity level standpoint.
I'll still do 36 eggs a day and bump calories to 3k which is around 200-300 more than maintenance on average.
I can bet you this though- so much easier to balloon up on carbs lol
In the immortal words of Captain Ivan Drago "If he dies , he dies".
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Maybe if you have an egg intolerance/sensitivity it could be bad...
Do increase your sodium to at least 3000-5000 mg a day (2300 mg = 1 tsp salt) or low electrolyte symptoms could hit in the next few days.
What are the symptoms? I did follow your advice and started literally drinking salt with water. Like I'll put a tsp of salt in water and gulp it down and did that today as well.
Headaches, fatigue, stomach upset or nausea, brain fog, BM issues, muscle weakness and eventually muscle spasms.0 -
Just: carnivore. No counting required. No having to be raw vs cooked. No talk about numbers. Just, eat when you're hungry. Stop when you're full. So easy.
Give it 30 days. I dare ya. 3 -
I find I can eat far more eggs if they are scrambled, somehow they seem to shrink. Also try changing up a pinch of spice on them, oregano and basil one meal, Chinese 5 spice powder for another, chili or cayenne for another.0
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