Debating trying my ground beef diet again
nicsflyingcircus
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For two weeks. Last time I did it, the weight sort of fell off. It was all beef and black coffee, lol.
It would mean eating a pound and half of 85/15 ground beef daily though. May have to include some steak.
It would mean eating a pound and half of 85/15 ground beef daily though. May have to include some steak.
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Why? Doesn’t sound enjoyable and it’s only a short term fix that, I think, would possibly only mainly lose you water weight?
Nutrient levels would be awful.
Why not just lower your carbs and look at making your low carb food intake a way of life?
Personally I love being low carb - 50g or lower, good full fats and med protein.4 -
nicsflyingcircus wrote: »For two weeks. Last time I did it, the weight sort of fell off. It was all beef and black coffee, lol.
It would mean eating a pound and half of 85/15 ground beef daily though. May have to include some steak.
The pure simplicity of carnivore was one of my favorite things about it. All of the mental debate about "what to eat" is out the window, and my mind opened up to thinking about so many other things each day. It's an experience one can't really imagine until they've done it themselves.
I think most of us know that your nutrient levels would not be awful. My health soared. My nails grew long & strong. My list of "symptoms" became fewer and fewer. I got lean and felt stronger without even lifting weights.
If I could eat beef and black coffee all day and feel like that again ~ I'd be all over it. So I say, "why not?"
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I can't answer why, for nicsflyingcircus. I can answer why I have done it for 30+ days more than once. For me, it is not unlike my normal diet. It removes eggs, cheese, and other animals but otherwise is not a big deal. I usually do it because I get a lot of ground beef on sale. I love it and find it very enjoyable. Your tastes quickly adapt to your diet.Why? Doesn’t sound enjoyable and it’s only a short term fix that, I think, would possibly only mainly lose you water weight?
It could be only a short-term fix if the underlying diet isn't changed afterwards. But, only ground beef is a good baseline to get back to neutral and build from there. It will shred fat. How much water weight comes off depends on the diet immediately before switching to it.
Nutrient levels from a beef only diet are surprisingly good. While the numbers look low, on paper, they are all in easily utilized forms for the body. And, when you're only eating meat, the amounts add up. In fact, the nutrient levels are so good that we [the meat-only group] discourage supplementation.Nutrient levels would be awful.
For some of us, 50g is 50g too many. And, some people have other issues with plants and plant foods. Those issues typically resolve only when the plants are removed entirely. Us carnivores happen to love our way of eating, just like you love yours.Why not just lower your carbs and look at making your low carb food intake a way of life?
Personally I love being low carb - 50g or lower, good full fats and med protein.
@nicsflyingcircus why don't you join the carnivore group? We'll accept you, even if it's just for two weeks.
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Curious as to:
1)why @cricketpower "can't " any more since such a beautiful pic of mental and physical health is painted past tense and
2) why @nicsflyingcircus, are you contemplating doing it again. Just for the weight to fall off or did you enjoy it? I would guess if you found it favorable/ beneficial it would be a daily/life long thing?
It might be interesting to try but I don't think I'll be vegan or carnivore anytime soon. That's just me. I guess I've given each some passing thought but it lasted for only about a day...or a meal.
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It would be easy for one. I work 12 hr shifts three days a week and trying to meal prep for those is a little time consuming and requires a chunk of my weekend I'd rather have back.
Any weight I lost wouldn't be water weight, as I've been "making my low-carb intake a way of life" for over 5 months now. Not holding onto alot of extraneous water.
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Well, I didn't use the word "can't" ... because it's entirely possible that I can ~ again, someday.
What ended it for me, for the time being, was a combination of 1) histamine intolerance, and 2) a series of temporary, major life stresses and changes which are necessary ~ but have impacted my ability to take the best care of myself over the past several months. I could elaborate here with some deep science and musings ... but I don't think anyone really cares all that much. Lol.
I think the histamine intolerance is the real kitten in my story. I got to the point where I just couldn't eat beef anymore at all ~ and even wondered about a beef allergy. It happens. {shrug} Instead I just pretty much quit eating beef. Carnivore sucks without beef.1 -
I am mostly carnivore and got there with a few beef or all animal challenges. I did it, found I felt better and that weight loss was easier then carbs would creep in because they taste good and are a bit easier. I still include carbs every week or so for that reason, but I feel better without them, which was a really weird thing to finally admit.
My guess is that you will lose some water. Dropping from 30g to almost zero carbs is still quite a difference if it is not the norm. I still lose and regain water when I eat some carbs. I had some brussel sprouts and wine last night and i feel it today. But, that could just be me.
Two weeks of beef won't hurt. The only thing I would watch out for is if you are the type to binge after feeling deprived - if that is how it feels for you. I know the first time I went carnivore I did that and regained a couple. Eventually it became my norm and evenings with wine and sprouts are now the rarity. 3 -
I am mostly carnivore and got there with a few beef or all animal challenges. I did it, found I felt better and that weight loss was easier then carbs would creep in because they taste good and are a bit easier. I still include carbs every week or so for that reason, but I feel better without them, which was a really weird thing to finally admit.
My guess is that you will lose some water. Dropping from 30g to almost zero carbs is still quite a difference if it is not the norm. I still lose and regain water when I eat some carbs. I had some brussel sprouts and wine last night and i feel it today. But, that could just be me.
Two weeks of beef won't hurt. The only thing I would watch out for is if you are the type to binge after feeling deprived - if that is how it feels for you. I know the first time I went carnivore I did that and regained a couple. Eventually it became my norm and evenings with wine and sprouts are now the rarity.
Beef isn't deprivation, I could happily eat its various iterations daily, but my husband, not so much. Binge is not a concern0 -
Well I am going for it. Starting Monday. My three work days are 660g each of 85% lean ground beef and three other days are prehlogged with steak and ground beef. Can you tell I went to Costco today?
Black coffee (easy, I got a bean grinder for Christmas and have been loving coffee more than ever), water, diet drinks and unsweetened drinks (tea, Lacroix, etc).
Planning on most eating my meat grilled. Steak rar to medium rare, Ground beef in patties, medium but no more. Plenty of salt and I will probably allow for a bit of mustard.7 -
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Good for you @nicsflyingcircus!! I lean to more carnivore too (still) after almost four years.
Actually this coming May will be four years since the first “Meativore May” challenge in this group I participated in and led me down this road! It’s where I realize that I do feel the best overall. I am like @nvmomketo where some veggie (and wine) carbs do sneak in on occasion, but primarily my food intake is from the animal kingdom.
I do have labs drawn annually, and they’re good every year! My cholesterol level, drawn last month, was 130, and triglycerides were 90. I believe I’m doing just fine!4 -
Good for you @nicsflyingcircus!! I lean to more carnivore too (still) after almost four years.
Actually this coming May will be four years since the first “Meativore May” challenge in this group I participated in and led me down this road! It’s where I realize that I do feel the best overall. I am like @nvmomketo where some veggie (and wine) carbs do sneak in on occasion, but primarily my food intake is from the animal kingdom.
I do have labs drawn annually, and they’re good every year! My cholesterol level, drawn last month, was 130, and triglycerides were 90. I believe I’m doing just fine!
I think I did the all animal april the next year. I NEVER would have tried it without this group... and Goat!1 -
Tried kangaroo for the first time (our local privately owned grocery store sells it here). It was amazingly tender and delicious even when cooked past medium. Better than beef, BUT so lean that adding fats was imperative.
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Wow, I can’t believe that this would be available in this part of the world! And such a reasonable price too.0
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Kitnthecat wrote: »Wow, I can’t believe that this would be available in this part of the world! And such a reasonable price too.
Super yummy, I may go for it again! Only issue is my carbon footprint for this must be humongous. My conscience isn't bothering me enough on that to stop me though. I will be the main cause of global warming as shipments of kangaroo cross the ocean to get to my dinner table.
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i might go find some beef and join u!2
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The 30 days of nothing but ground beef that I did on here was really one of the best things I did. I try not to get too preachy about my filthy zerocarb ways, but it is amazing how it makes you feel.
Edit: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/FIT_Goat
There's the blog. You'll need to be my friend to see it. I was getting way too much hate when it was visible to the public.7 -
The 30 days of nothing but ground beef that I did on here was really one of the best things I did. I try not to get too preachy about my filthy zerocarb ways, but it is amazing how it makes you feel.
Edit: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/FIT_Goat
There's the blog. You'll need to be my friend to see it. I was getting way too much hate when it was visible to the public.
So, when I did straight ground beef and water and black coffee, I had the unholy *kitten*. I tried to ride it out, but regular carnivore or even keto doesn't do that to me and my *kitten* was killing me.0 -
There's a lot of kittens in your post, but I think you're talking about poop and bums. I can say that I didn't experience the same thing, possibly because I was already several years into eating as a carnivore. I don't know. My digestion has become so "tame" that I rarely think about it as a thing. It's a lot like breathing, you don't think about it until something isn't right.6
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There's a lot of kittens in your post, but I think you're talking about poop and bums. I can say that I didn't experience the same thing, possibly because I was already several years into eating as a carnivore. I don't know. My digestion has become so "tame" that I rarely think about it as a thing. It's a lot like breathing, you don't think about it until something isn't right.
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Update new podcast/youtube from https://thefatemperor.com/preview-the-science-of-carnivore-can-it-cure-podcast-23-releasing-sun-16th-may/ Carnivore and solving serious health problems May19/2019.2
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The 30 days of nothing but ground beef that I did on here was really one of the best things I did. I try not to get too preachy about my filthy zerocarb ways, but it is amazing how it makes you feel.
Edit: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/FIT_Goat
There's the blog. You'll need to be my friend to see it. I was getting way too much hate when it was visible to the public.
Just sent you a friend's request, this all beef thing completely fascinates me! Are you seasoning it or using condiments? I'm trying to wrap my mind around that much ground beef-I've only eaten it on tacos or taco salad, lol.0 -
For that time, I was seasoning it. I have gone periods of beef without seasoning.0
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Hey I've done 2 weeks on ground beef and ground pork. Works very well and your nutrients and not screwed.0
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I remember the original meat May and thoroughly enjoyed it - would go back to it again but going for keto first as has been so long for me since I did any healthy eating - it’s definitely worth doing felt amazing1
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Nice to see you again. Welcome back!1
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I have been doing the 1/2 of fresh ground beef after McDonalds started serving it a few years ago on days I get to town since it is a $3.17 a la carte meal since I get two 1/4 pounder patties and a senior cup of coffee (3x per visit) and 10 packs of mustard as a topping. Locally patties are $1.20 each but have paid as much as $2.50 each on the road. Over a week ago the wife got knocked down in the horse lot and broke a hip so I am eating more tuna Zero pasta but the daughter is here so I should do a run to get more nuts and stuff for the wife. 1
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Oh my. Wishing a speedy recovery to your wife @GaleHawkins.2
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Thanks. Since it was not a full separation they put in 3 pins and hopefully the bone will stay health and knit back well. It has been 10 days and she goes back to the surgeon next week. Thankfully I have been working on my health recovery for the last 5 years because we have 7 mini horses and on large one, 8 large dogs and some cats. The daughter is working in a youth camp this summer and will be out of the country for the fall semester. So far I been getting along scooping poop, feeding and putting out the hay but the daughter is currently back at the house every weekend. It was so hard at first but I seem to be getting stronger. One horse was chasing another and she got knocked down in the process. Next week I am going to work to get a new home for 5 of the mini horses. She has helped me through hip replacements when I had both replaced the same day in Aug 1991 then the left revision in 2006 when I was mowing on a steep dewy bank. Thankfully she was very active and her bones are healthy the doctor said. I am just so glad I was up and going so I could help her this time around.
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