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I have T2 caused by years of eating crap food, high in carbohydrates combined with prolonged periods of eating "healthy" with extreme calorie restriction (yup 1200), still high carb but avoiding all those "bad" fats and animal foods. It was the perfect way to mess with my hormones and create metabolic disorder which made…

^This. Many meds used for depression have associations with metabolic problems and such a drastic change in your diet just might not be beneficial at the moment. I'm in the camp of 1200 never being beneficial but add in your other factors and definitely not. (Have you looked into WHAT you eat? What you eat has a huge…

It's also against the law to follow too closely. In my case, I don't slam on the breaks, just enough to put the lights on. Seriously, when people are risking my life and my child's life (and other children's lives-ie the school zone) by following too closely it's hard to completely ignore it. I mean they were right on my…

Happened to me just today in a school zone. I'm already going a couple clicks over the speed limit, we have fresh snow, it's warm and as slick as loon poop as a result. I did a little break check, they started waving both arms around (cuz you don't need arms to drive a car apparently) and backed off just a tiny bit but…

I know you are a moderator but.... I have T2 diabetes/metabolic disorder and the ADA (or CDA in my case) guidelines give some VERY bad advice for diabetics. Using artificial sweeteners as a method to control insulin? Sorry, no. Diet can completely alleviate T2 diabetic symptoms but accurate information on how to do that is…

Sugar matters for me so I just generally avoid all foods containing it, even whole foods. And I track fibre too, in order to avoid it. Fibre is not the friend we've all been lead to believe imo, especially the insoluble type. But my experience only relates to metabolic disorder and T2 diabetes, depression/anxiety, GERD,…

I had BED, but no purging unless it happened on it's own, and it did. I don't have BED when I'm eating 100% properly. So for me it was malnutrition and hormones. Even now if I'm not 100% I struggle constantly not to binge. For me too, its the carbs/sugar/plant/dairy foods. If I totally avoid all of that things are easy but…

Since I swim in Zero carb waters most of the time, IBS is pretty much non existent in those who avoid plant foods. I've never been diagnosed officially, but plants (not just grains) bother my digestive system badly. Pretty much all of them. I'm not totally off of plant foods at the moment, but they are maybe only 5% of my…

In my carnivore world it's challenging too because aged meat have histamines. I have one friend that is able to get completely fresh meat and eats it raw. She's doing better than ever before. At one time her life, for many years, she was vegan. Lots of damage done apparently. Me, I don't have experience with that. All…

It is very rich and I can't eat huge amounts of it. I love it... if from a healthy animal. I've had bone marrow from grocery store beef that I couldn't eat at all. Strangely, I prefer my marrow raw. I can eat more and like the texture better. I guess from living with the Inuit I have some strange preferences. Now what…

T2 Diabetes causes high blood sugar - high sugar intake doesn't cause T2D. Obesity seems to be the main causal factor here, but you can be obese from overeating anything - it doesn't matter if those calories are coming from fat, sugar, or anything else.[/quote] My favourite ignorant comment of the thread! Thanks for the…

LMAO. To the original post and many of the comments. What idiocy. Let everyone do themselves and choose what works for them. OR you can drive yourself insane by trying to force everyone to obey your beliefs. I won't argue with you by providing legitimate info that challenges your view because it's a waste of my time and…

LHWhite. Instead of a disclaimer you could just say nothing about something you don't agree with. After a long time here I have learned that using that approach is the easiest way to stay sane and not annoy others. In my first 2+ years here I was always voicing my opinions about approaches that I didn't agree with and had…

All the comments say that you are just doing it wrong and that getting a smaller body is JUST calories in/calories out (please remind me how it takes months, even years for someone to starve to death? just sayin). Oh that repeating record gets old. You might want to consider that your plant based (likely high…

Yeah, tonic water would not be my go to for any remedy. It has as much sugar as ginger ale, and likely less benefit. I'm not convinced it has a relevant health benefit as malaria does not exist where I live. I guess the sugar added was to make it more palatable for those who don't like "bitter". Gluten and soy sneak in…

I clean out my list quite often... But I'd be happy to have you back. :)

Oh boy do I know all about struggles. I have been Primal/Paleo/Carnivore for most of the past 4.5 years. I've had a hell of a time this year but I never ever give up on myself. I don't do Whole30 (but I have done 2, one of which was about 2 months, and the big thing I got from it is realizing how bad dairy really was for…

Well, I believe that most of the good (or bad) stuff is in the fat so the source of the animal is what matters. When it comes to muscle meat I doubt there are many nutritional differences, and source would matter less (well not to me ethically). At my healthiest I don't eat a huge variety (and avoid veggies). Pork…

There IS an extreme carnivore way to eat and I might just need to do that at some point if the gradual thing fails yet again. The Zero Carb mantra of: "eat meat, drink water" is just that: no coffee, no plants, no spices etc only meat and water. I think just getting Primal is a good start for this week. I'll see how it…

I'm only in my 40s but when I don't eat correctly it's like I am 80. Welcome to our community. I've had many struggles lately but I never give up. Due to my health challenges I lean towards a more carnivorous version of this lifestyle but whatever works for each person, that's the "right" way to do it.

You can be "no fodmap" without oats, and depending on your oats they are usually cross contaminated with wheat... Keep experimenting. For me almost all plant foods harm me, so best that I stick to animal foods, ideally grass fed or wild red meats. Of course access is an issue at the moment but I do the best with what I can…

^amen to monkeydharma's comment. I too find myself craving commercial dressings etc and because I am aware of what food manufacturers stoop to to make us buy their stuff I know that I'm funding their research to develop more addictive, non health promoting foods. But it's a choice. Over time I come to prefer my own…

I have been totally non compliant (with the exception of a few weeks here and there) and am still not back on track since I moved in July. I'm very frustrated with myself and it's amazing that all the fat I have gained so quickly has, so far, not deterred me from my current trajectory. I'm very aware of the extra weight,…

Determining if numbers are "good" or "bad" is part of the problem with relying on tests, and how the doctor decides to report the results as well. How one feels IS the real proof. I remember all the years that sick was normal, and still most of my tests came back a-ok, healthier than average, etc. As a carnivore I'd…

I think canola is garbage and I resent how it's been marketed however I will prefer it over soy oil. As mentioned, a bit here and there doesn't have to be a big deal but for me the politics behind the stuff is worse than the actual oil. I really resent that soy and canola are in everything so buying as little as possible…

Imo tallow is healthier than lard. As Dragonwolf said, I would try it again anyway. I also found tallow a bit strong flavoured but I think for me it was more about my being unfamiliar with it than anything. I often have to try new foods many many times before I start to like them. I don't ever give up on new foods, I keep…

The way you react to animal foods may totally change once the problematic plant foods are removed and your body heals. I used to blame my chronic heartburn on the wrong culprits too and of course the antacids I was prescribed only continued to worsen the problem. I hope you find your way. In my situation I had to walk away…

I don't thicken either, so stove top, or even just put in less water starting out. Seems many foods create their own water during cooking so I've often added to much in the beginning.

Not sure about how well you will do long term by avoiding animal foods. The feeling amazing part of this lifestyle is due to the body becoming fully nourished after years of being malnourished. Generally vegetarians/vegans feel good at first because of getting rid of the junky foods but over the long term health again…

Other people can be supportive but it won't help you actually commit to making the change. Also, we "Paleo peeps" come in so many variations that there seems to be big disagreements even amongst ourselves. And maybe I shouldn't include myself because I no longer call myself Paleo. But there isn't a name for what I am. lol…