Christian Carnivore

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all who want to be Irish today! No green foods on Carnivore, but I shall have a glorious day with the great weather we are having.

Snack – 2 servings string cheese w/ half- SF electrolyte water

Meal 1 – Restaurant 10oz burger with 2 slice swiss cheese and 4 slices bacon + 3 oz steak wrapped in bacon + about 7 pickle slices + Coke Zero

Why did I have pickles? While watching an interview with a lady that eats “primal”, and others who eat similar, fermented foods were mentioned as part of the diet. With fermentation, the oxalates are supposedly broken down.

I did research if store-bought pickles have oxalates, and there is barely 1mg per entire pickle. However, the store-bought versions also aren’t truly fermented therefore lacking the probiotics I thought they might provide. Oh well! Not the best, but not the worst. I probably won’t eat pickles again after this research.

Meal 2 – 10 oz sliced pork belly “bacon” + 2 servings string cheese

This dinner wasn’t what I originally had planned, but we had a hearty lunch. Just so we weren’t eating too late at night, I made lighter meals for dinner.

Cravings: No specific cravings today. I got Coke Zero just because the opportunity was presented by eating at a restaurant. Just a reminder, I drink the Coke Zero to avoid caffeine withdrawals.

Energy: Slept well, even though interrupted twice by dogs. Energy was very good today.

Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Because I ate breakfast at the hotel before heading back home, I delayed the weigh-in until today, Monday the 16th. Normally I would hesitate to weigh after a trip, because I would have gorged myself to the point I gained weight. While I did eat a copious amount of food at the buffet, I decided to have no fear weighing myself this morning.

While this week was not as amazing a loss as week 1, I’m still happy with the result. I ate lots of food on Saturday and Sunday, along with plenty of snacks and cheese this week. These results are to be expected. I also didn’t desire lossing weight super fast, because I wanted any loose skin to hopefully draw in and adjust naturally.

Meal 1 – Ground pork 8 oz + 4 oz ground chicken + 4 scrambled eggs

Snack – sugar-free electrolyte in water + unsweet tea w/ stevia

Meal 2 – Sirloin steak 1 lb cooked in 1 tbsp butter

Snack – 2 servings pork rinds + 1 serving meat sticks + 1 serving cheese

My 3rd day wanting more food than the past 2 weeks. Soon, a fasting day may be needed to help shrink my desire to eat. Have you ever noticed that you can’t eat as much after a 24 hour fast? My capacity to eat lowers after fasting.

Cravings: Today I wanted a Coke Zero, but it wasn’t available. I got an unsweet tea instead, but all is well.

Energy: Slept well, which I’m grateful for every day I can! Energy sustained all day.

When I feel overwhelmed, I talk to God, and recommit my faith to Him in each situation. I trust in God in all things. He’s there for you in difficult times too!

Awwww, man!!!!! Time to go home. I had a great time with my sister, and was so happy to see her two dogs too. Since my sister had a 4 hour drive ahead of her, we decided to eat breakfast, and head out early. But first, we’ll take advantage of the breakfast included in the hotel price.

Meal 1 – Hotel 2 eggs with 2 servings breakfast sausage and 1 serving sausage patties

Snack – large McDonald’s iced black coffee with sugar-free French Vanilla

Because the the stomach ache I had earlier this month when drinking McDonald’s iced coffee, I decided to remove the “cream” this time. I grabbed the traditional one for my mother (she loves it), and then the modified one for me. It was great, and no stomach repercussions! And my mother enjoyed her surprise coffee.

Meal 2 – Burgers 1 pound + 1/4 lb Costco hot dog + 2 slices of cheddar cheese

Snack – 4 serving string cheese + 2 servings pork rinds

Not sure if I wanted to bigger snack because of my lighter breakfast? My dinner was more than usual, but I’ll be watching for any trends.

Cravings: Coke Zero was knocked out with a sugar-free electrolyte water.

Energy: Woke up before my phone alarm, even though I didn’t sleep “perfect” on the firmer mattress at the hotel. I did take a nap in the afternoon with the sounds of rain and thunder lulling me into relaxation. Great energy otherwise.

Very grateful for today, getting home with plenty of time to go to the last service at church. Takeaway from the sermon: Look at my own sins, and make right with God, before I look at others’ sins.

When my sister and I go on road trips, we enjoy visiting different thrift stores to find the unusual. So today was no different. We went to a vintage/antique show first, and then multiple thrift stores. Very glad we had a hearty breakfast with my sister’s best friend before heading out to the stores.

Meal 1 – 3 eggs with 4 servings breakfast sausage and 6 slices of bacon

Snack -medium black tea with sweetener, 2 servings pork rinds, 1 serving meat sticks

Meal 2 – Fried chicken without the skins or all the fried bits (2 chicken breast on bone), 1 baked chicken drumstick, 1 oz roast beef, 7 smoked pork ribs

Soooooo….we went to my favorite country buffet near our hotel. I used to live close to this buffet, and would eat there weekly. I knew the restaurant offered plenty of animal-protein options. No regrets leaving very full with easily 2 pounds of meat in my tummy. I’d also like to add that even though the buffet was full of items I used to love with all the carbs, sugar and fried bits, it was easy to say “no”. I went directly to the meaty goodness they offered.

Cravings: At the vintage show, there was 1 vendor with a couple baked goods. In the past, I definitely would have bought one or two to enjoy. However, I had no problem walking away from it. I just looked forward to an icy beverage after walking around the show.

Energy: Did not sleep well, but energy was great during the day with the multiple stops and walking around at stores.

This road trip has gone well with the food availability, and I haven’t had to rely on burgers as my meals. So grateful for the food variety. May you have a restful night before church tomorrow. God bless you, your family, your friends, your workplace, your home and your church.

Time to hit the road to meet my sister for the weekend! Around 2013, we started a tradition of doing annual road trips together. Now that we live closer together, we can just meet up randomly throughout the year. This is my first trip on Carnivore, so I am curious how my meals will go.

Meal 1 – 4 eggs with 10 oz steak (tried mock tender steak for the 1st time)

Snack – sugar-free flavored electrolyte in water + 2 jalapeno/cheese sausages

Meal 2 – Honduran meal (2 eggs, 4 oz steak, 1 oz fresh cheese, about tbsp Honduran crema (like a sour cream/mayo)

When the server brought over chips and salsa, I easily slid it towards my sister . I didn’t have any particular craving for it, and my sister even offered me the salsa for my meal. Very cool to be avoiding these foods without fighting my desires because I didn’t have a desire for them.

Snack – medium Coke Zero + 2 mini meat stocks + 1 serving cheese + pc of jerky + 2 servings pork rinds

Cravings: The Coke Zero wasn’t a craving today, but I had a minor headache. The caffeine fixed me up immediately. I ate so much for a 2nd snack, that it looks like I was having cravings. But really, my dinner was only around 7 to 8 ounces, so I needed for more food. Everything I tried was new to me. The jerky does have some sugar in it, so I’m only eating a couple pieces of a time.

Energy: Did not sleep well, but that probably was due to excitement. Usually the night before a trip is restless because I love going on road trips. Energy was just fine all day!

I thank God that my trip was successful and safe! God bless you and your travels too!

Oh happy day to enjoy more Carnivore foods. Still having the “hungover” feeling after being woke up early by the dogs, and going back to bed for a couple hours until my alarm sets off. Perhaps I should just stay awake when I get up for the dogs.

Meal 1 – 4 eggs with 12 oz uncured Polish sausage

Snack – sugar-free flavored electrolyte in water

Just to test if a flavor would cause cravings, I grabbed some sugar-free electrolytes in 4 flavors. On strict Carnivore, this isn’t considered “clean”. In my mind, the ingredients are probably a lot better than a Coke Zero. Hopefully this can replace my Coke Zero desire, and will taste as satisfying in ice water. So far I’m really enjoying the Raspberry Lemonade, and used about 1/3 of a packet in 20 oz of water.

Meal 2 – Carnivore Buffalo Chicken Pizza (8 oz ground chicken, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, buffalo creamy sauce, 1/4 cup bacon bits, 7 oz canned chicken)

Cravings: Coke Zero but the electrolyte water seems like a yummy replacement.

Energy: Feeling just fine after waking up.

Today was a chill day, going through the flow. Thankful for today. Just remember, Jesus loves us no matter we look like.

(Sigh of relief) Finally a meal is repeating, where I don’t have to do any fancy cooking or dishes. So that I could use up ingredients, I’m repeating the Italian egg wraps for breakfast. Also I woke up later than I intended, so quick meal it is!

Meal 1 – Italian Egg Wraps (3 Egg Life wraps, 4 oz turkey deli meat, 1 oz+ peppered salami slices, 2 slice provolone)

After I ate, my mother came home with a Filipino dessert. In the past, I could have eaten all 3 buns, and then more. But that dessert just looked like Carnivore destruction to me. I rather stay the course on Carnivore, than ruin my results with a temporary dessert.

Snack – large Coke Zero (more ice, not filled to top like my old ways)

Meal 2 – Top Sirloin steak 1 pound, cooked in 1 tbsp butter

Cooking steak is so easy and uncomplicated. Apparently I made the steak well, because my mother declared “I could eat steak every day.” I agree, I could also eat steak daily.

Snack – Italian Roll-Up (4 oz turkey deli meat, 1 oz peppered salami slices, 1 slice provolone) + 2 string cheese

Later at night, I had a hearty snack. I don’t always need this much food at night, but I wonder if it’s because my breakfast wasn’t as filling? Something to watch.

Cravings: Because I was running an errand, I decided to grab an icy Coke Zero. I’d like to wean myself off this drink over time. In my old way of eating, if I had a craving and I didn’t give in to it, I would just go off the rails eating so much other junk. And even after I ate all those other calories, my original craving still existed. Therefore if the only thing I’m craving now is Coke Zero, I’ll grab one. I don’t want to make this a daily habit, nor keep buying a large size every time.

Energy: Slept so well, that I overslept after being woke up too early. I had climbed back into bed, and I really passed out for a couple more hours. Oops, but all good!

Grateful to God for this eating plan, because I was able to look at pastries for the 1st time without desire. Yay!

Restaurant manager – “The chicken is about to expire. Push the chicken special tonight.”

Normally I wouldn’t eat this quantity of chicken every single day. Ruminate meat like lamb and beef are better for us (based on nutrient profiles), but I didn’t freeze the large pack of chicken I purchased. To be honest, I wasn’t sure how much we would eat, nor in what order. With my mom always craving variety, I must attempt to work around that while using up our meats.

Meal 1 – Omelet with 4 eggs + 1/4 cup bacon bits + 4 oz chicken breast

Snack – unsweet black tea

Meal 2 – Creamy Buffalo Chicken (12 oz chicken, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt + 4 tsp of Frank’s Red Hot sauce) + 3 oz chuck roast

Snack – 2 servings string cheese + 1 oz hard parmesan cheese

Oh my goodness! This buffalo sauce has absolutely satisfied my desire to get buffalo wings. I even had extra sauce available to use for a Carnivore pizza this week. Perfect for a party food, and could use it to make a Carnivore Buffalo Chicken Dip. I think I needed more meat, because I needed a snack before bed.

Cravings: While I was out doing an errand, I did think about going to get a Coke Zero. In March, it’s already hot outside, and that ice is so nice. However, I just headed home, and haven’t thought about Coke Zero since then.

Energy: Last night, I slept so well. I think I slept too well because my bed seems too inviting right now. Energy was just fine for the rest of the day.

Carnivore might be catching on to those around me! A good friend of mine has been testing out Carnivore and high protein meals. She’s already lost a couple pounds after stalling for a few months. This is awesome! Thank you, God!