Carnivore Day 53

 Confession: I have tried and will try any diet to try to get to my ideal body weight (which I think is 118 to 125).  I have tried: Atkins, Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Paleo, Juice Fasts, Wheat Grass shots, 5 Day Miracle Diet, The Plan, South Beach, Meditteranean, etc. etc. etc. 

In 2022 I had 2 foot surgeries which took me from a Senior Olympic sprinter to sitting on the couch with my foot elevated for over 2 years. That is not my kind of life. I have run for 45 years. Needless to say, the last two years have been so rough for me. On top of that, I have a desk job. I have a standing desk but am unable to stand due to the poor placement of my new right toe joint.

Today, Sunday, January 7 I have completed my 53rd day of the carnivore diet. I eat until I am satisfied (Beef, butter, bacon and eggs and wild pickeral or wild salmon). I am drinking more water but not a gallon a day. I still drink coffee with heavy cream. I did not weigh myself before I started but I did take some measurements of thighs, waist, chest, biceps and hips. I plan on remeasuring on day 90.

One week ago I had to get weighed at my doctors office. I was astounded to see 130 on the scale, fully clothed. 

What changes do I notice so far:

1. I have never thought about food LESS
2. My waist is getting TINY
3. My mood is STABLE
4. I wake ENGERGIZED for the day
5. I sleep well 8 or 9 hours uninterupted 
6. I am satiated and have NO CRAVINGS for any carbs or snacks
7. My clothes are all fitting loose
8. I am NEVER really that HUNGRY

I am so encouraged by these changes and am looking forward to getting my bloodwork done in the near future. Every other "diet" made me crazy and hungry and thinking about food constantly. I encourage you to keep experimenting with food to find your best health. If you want to know more I would follow Dr. Ken Berry on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIma2WOQs1Mz2AuOt6wRSUw

Here is me today at 9:45 a.m.:

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Taking Control - Day 13 - June 13

My back is still out. Went to Cadillac yesterday for a bridal/baby shower. I worked out at the city park. I had no pain. I think that when you have blood flow and your muscles are working the pain goes away. Today is a day OFF. I just ordered a posture aid and back brace on line. The items are supposed to come by 6 p.m. So excited to feel better.

Today Jim made me eggs with onions and I had an apple. I was starving by 11:30 and had a bean salad and a blueberry/date shake.

I am working today at 2 p.m. and closing. This is going to be a hard day. I am probably going to be all by myself from 5 p.m. on.

Dinner will be a salad with beans and olive oil. I may buy an apple or two. Last day for our discount of 30%!

Woop...getting closer to 21 days. I never felt worse...LOL.

Taking Control - Day 11 - June 11

Ugh! I hurt my back at work yesterday and can barely lay down. It hurts most when I lay, better when I stand up and move around. I am icing it often. HOW will I lift today at work?

Today will be a day off working out-obviously. Still feeling strong and excited for what is to come.

We have a major walk through today at work and my department looks AMAZING!  So clean and full. I hope they notice.

I am thankful today for this beautiful view I have outside my window. It is green and sunny with the sounds of birds and nature.

No time for food journal today- gotta go!

Taking Control- Day 10- June 10

Woohoo! Day 10 already and it is getting easier to thrive on this new schedule. Yesterday I texted three people to tell them that I experienced JOY! Joy is a big one and I felt it yesterday! That makes me so happy.

My time alone in the morning is precious to me. I need it to clear my head, solve all the problems of the day and to get my neurons firing. Sometimes it is lonely and I want someone to notice that I am working really hard. I am self motivated but I am human too. 

Today at the track a gentleman walker yells out (as I am setting up my sprinting blocks) "Are you training for the Olympics?" I answered "Well as a matter of fact I am." He stopped dead in his tracks. I explained that it was the senior olympics. So funny. It really made my day.

Meals today: Wild salmon salad before workout and COFFEE!! B- after workout, shredded apples, coconut dates and cinnamon , D-Large salad with chic peas and peppers with olive oil and strawberries.

Eleven days left before my 21 day mark! It is going so fast.

Taking Control - Day 9 - June 9

Time is flying by. It is already day 9..only 12 days until I weigh in for a benchmark. I am keeping busy during the day and going to bed early and rising early. I love this schedule. It does take commitment. I am feeling more energy (maybe it is the cold brew coffee) and my desire to work out has increased.

Nine weeks until my Michigan Senior Olympics event! I am visualizing a win for sure.

My meals today: B-shallot, egg, bacon and broccoli omelette, strawberries and GF toast. L- blueberry date shake. D- Wild canned salmon salad with romaine lettuce and strawberries.

My clothes are feeling different especially my mid section. That is a good sign. I feel so strong in my lower body. I need more upper body work for sure! (open up the pecks, strengthen my thoracic spine.

On to day 10! Photo is banana chic pea flour pancakes....yum.

Taking Control - Day 6 - June 6

Went to bed last night around 10:00 p.m. Usually Sundays are my days off for working out. Today is going to be a hot one. I woke up wanting to walk or run--I opted for my 20 minute turbo run where I sprint every 2 minutes. It is a great work out and efficient on time. 

I was sweating after 4 minutes. I did 2 extra sprints. 

Work was awesome! cleaned & dusted the entire wine department. On to Spirits today.

My Meals today: B- breakfast sandwich on GF bread; canadian bacon, eggs and avocado. L- Hummus and veggies and apple. D- Salad with black lentils-snack after work-blueberry date shake.