I stumbled across Kevin Stock who provides a good explanation of the adaptation phase…sleep impacted and toilet changes. That has helped a lot so I didn’t get scared off at the start.
nostr:npub1cw9lrvyu72t9wfzmxkpq4k8r6nghpu3n7042tmu6nc28ur6td25q8mpsr3 these are the basics I’ve learned being on carnivore for 2 years now.
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Definitely. I’ve heard it can take some people up to 2 years to fat adapt fully, but that’s not necessarily typical. Still it takes awhile.
For me it took at least a year to get all the way there but the changes have been great. I think back to when I was insulin dependent and needed a carb hit every 4 hours and absolutely cringe. I’m so much stronger, more muscular and resilient now. It is so obvious to me that humans are suppose to exist in the “ketogenic” state.
Oh and keep in mind with my numbers on salt and meat intake I’m a 175 lb man who is very active and naturally with a big appetite, adjust for yourself accordingly.
Amazing thank you
Do you have any carbs before training? Are you doing the honey banana etc thing?
No just meat and salt and I use grass fed creamer with my coffee but it’s a small amount. I do eat four or five slices of sharp cheddar a day, that’s like my desert. Usually after dinner me and the dog have a little cheese party.
I personally think honey and fruit isn’t a good way to go. Insulin spikes and no benefits. Fruit is typically rich in either lectins or oxalates and sometimes both. I’ve seen people who are doing meat and fruit / honey who are still holding fat and bloating and having health issues who stop the fruit and honey and make the transformation to a more lean and resilient version of themselves.
I used to occasionally eat a little fruit as a treat, and still will if it’s around. But that’s rare for me now.
Ok thank you.
Yeah me and fruit is a disaster
Yeah, you simply cannot consume sugars in keto or you'll start putting on weight. Keto depends on maintaining a low insulin level to prevent your body from putting on weight. Eating sugars spikes your insulin, putting your body into fat storage mode. When I did keto before, they only carbs I ate after an initial no-carb period of about a month was broccoli. Because broccoli has a very low glycemic index, as it's mostly fiber, and its carbs are processed very slowly over time, unlike sugar.