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Dean · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:27 am Post subject: February Carnivore Challenge

February Carnivore Challenge

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 20g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy
* vegetation
* olive/nut oil
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee, alcohol

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food

OK. Here's the deal. To get into this Challenge, simply copy this list into a post and customize it to suit your individual goal for the month of February. Hold yourself accountable to that, and see how many days you can adhere to your version of Carnivore eating.

Have fun experimenting with things and sticking to your goal. Cool

y0u · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:31 am Post subject:

Dean, I have a newbie question. I am not sure how you all count carbs here, as in how strict. Do you count things like herbs and garlic? I use Fitday for carb counts and it's very precise, and I don't believe in that net carb BS. Do you count coffee? How many carbs in the Kool-Aid?

I am asking because my challenge for February will be very low carb.

Thankyou fearless leader..or earless feeder...or whetever you are..

Bonkers

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Dean · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:18 am Post subject:

y0u count carbs just like y0u count cars. It's pretty simple, really. Grin

Seriously, y0u can use FitDay or just guesstimate. Most people don't bother with counting the carbs in seasoning or ZC condiments that say 0 carbs on the label. Eggs and dairy and any ~~rubbish~~ vegetation are a little different, but, FitDay and those types of tools will do that job for ya. Cool

The only thing y0u need to count with the Kool-Aid is how many liquid layers of sound/colors y0u walk through as y0u move to or from the back of the Bus. Wow

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Moon · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:33 am Post subject:

Now here's a challenge a girl can really sink her teeth into! Dean, thanks so much for coming up with a theme for next month that allows for a little more room to play for those of us who haven't gone full on all-meat, all-the-time yet Happy

Deb · Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 31 Gender: Female

Count me in on this challenge.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* dairy
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee, alcohol

Disallowed
* no olive/nut oil
* no vegetation
* no eggs
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food
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175/120/<115

Lynne · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject:

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* seasoning
* water, tea, alcohol

Disallowed
* no olive oil/nut oils
* no vegetation
* no condiments
* no dairy
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food

I'm in.
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Cody · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:25 pm Post subject:

I'm in as well.

I basically do this anyway, except that I have AS on Saturday nights when me and the kids have movie night.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy
* vegetation
* olive/nut oil
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee, alcohol

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food
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Miriam · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:36 pm Post subject:

Me too. I'm in.
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zero carb

Miriam · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:45 pm Post subject:

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy
* vegetation
* olive/nut oil
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee, alcohol

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food

I'm in now that I followed the rules and copied and pasted the list into my post. Oh duh.
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Pooti · Joined: 05 Jan 2009 Posts: 134 Gender: Female

I'm IN! :D

Hey one question? What about eating out? Like at our little neighborhood Mexican place where they cook everything from scratch or eating wings at Buffalo Wild Wings where they cut their own wings and I bring our own sauces?

They fry in lard but I'm betting it isn't the good stuff. Is that an off plan eating event?

Here are my rules:

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 20g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy
* vegetation
* olive/nut oil
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee, alcohol

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food
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Cody · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject:

Pooti, its up to you.

I still eat McDonald's double cheeseburgers from time to time. Of course, I order them plain and throw away the bun.
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Bobi · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject:

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 20g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy
* vegetation
* olive/nut oil
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee, alcohol

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no frankenfood or fake food

Occasionally I have a soda with Splenda and AM coffee with Splenda.

Sounds like great fun! Yup

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y0u · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: February Carnivore Challenge

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 5g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal, with the exception of yak, rattlesnake and squirrel
* eggs
* up to 2 oz dairy
* olive oil
* condiments, seasoning
* water,herbal tea,very limited coffee
* alcohol allowed once every other week

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake foods

This is my plan and I'm sticking to it if It kills me!
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Patricia · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

I'm in!

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy (occasional cheese, butter and/or cream)
* seasonings
* water
* minimal vegetation (salads)

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food
* no alcohol

And I'm starting on February 2nd because the first is the Super Bowl and therefore a Holy Day of Obligation. Grin

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jeff · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:15 am Post subject:

I'll be in.
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Dean · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:31 am Post subject:

What's your plan?
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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Dean · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:35 am Post subject:

Here's mine. Cool

All foods will be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible.
Animal fat will be kept around 80-90%.
Carbs will be under 5g per day.

Allowed
* muscle and fat from any animal (clean, fresh cuts)
* eggs
* butter
* cheese
* dry seasoning
* water

Disallowed
* no plant matter (except dry seasoning)
* no oils/fats (except animal fat)
* no beverages (except water)
* no condiments
* no artificial sweeteners
* no artificial anything
* no frankenfood or fake food

Sunny

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

jeff · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:29 am Post subject:

MetalMama · Location: GA Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 564 Gender: Female

I'm in if you'll have me.

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 20g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* butter
* olive/nut oil
* condiments, seasoning
* water, limited diet Pepsi

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no dairy (except butter)
* no vegetation
* no frankenfood or fake food

jeff · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:56 am Post subject:

Hey MetalMama, welcome back. Of course we'll have you.
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Dean · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:58 am Post subject:

Of course, we'll have ya! Yup

Welcome to the February Challenge! Cool

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Lana · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject:

I'm in!

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 20g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy
* vegetation
* olive/nut oil
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee, alcohol

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food
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Dean · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject:

Hey, Lana! Cool

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Karen · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:51 am Post subject:

i am in starting mon feb 2

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 20g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy
* vegetation
* olive/nut oil
* berries
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee, minimal diet pop or crystal lite

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners except above drinks
* no frankenfood or fake food
* no alcohol
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Dean · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:20 am Post subject:

to the February Challenge, Karen! Cool

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Amanda · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:37 pm Post subject:

Hmmm, I haven't been here in a long while but I'm down to get down on it, if thats ok with everyone here!

I like Deans protocol for now as I'm jumpin back in
All foods will be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible.
Animal fat will be kept around 80-90%.
Carbs will be under 5g per day.

Allowed
* muscle and fat from any animal (clean, fresh cuts)
* eggs
* butter
* cheese
* dry seasoning
* water/some herbal tea

Disallowed
* no plant matter (except dry seasoning)
* no oils/fats (except animal fat)
* no beverages (except water)
* no condiments
* no artificial sweeteners (oh no! but its got to go!)
* no artificial anything
* no frankenfood or fake food

Lynn · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject:

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 30g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* shrimp
* eggs
* dairy - 3oz cream and 4oz cheese max daily
* two servings of veggies daily
* condiments, seasoning including garlic and Franks Hot Sauce
* water, decaf tea
* lard
* nuts if desired

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food
* No chocolate, even when TOM rears his ugly head

Lynne · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject:

one clarification on my list:

tea is Caffeine free-herbal or green.
and i'm keeping my carb level at 5 gr or below. Bonkers

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jeff · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

Hey Amanda, welcome back! Of course it's ok with everyone here. Good to see you.
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jeff · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject:

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 5g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy(cheese, butter, cream cheese)
* vegetation(seasonings only)
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee,

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry, For Tomorrow We'll Die

Bobi · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject:

All foods should be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible. Animal fat should be kept high, and carbs kept under 5g per day.

Allowed
* any part of any animal
* eggs
* dairy(cheese, butter, cream cheese)
* vegetation(seasonings only)
* condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee,

Disallowed
* no grains or legumes
* no vegetable oils
* no artificial sweeteners
* no frankenfood or fake food

Congrats

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jeff · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:06 pm Post subject:

Bobi, it's looks like you copy and pasted mine! High Five! Happy

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Bobi · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:28 pm Post subject:

Absolutely!!!

I eat like this all the time. LOL

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NEVER GET OFF THE BUS, EVER!!!

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Lynne · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject:

Today is beer day.. Part of my program. (burp)
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Dean · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

Welcome back, Amanda! Cool

Lynn, glad to see you've joined us. It does help to have a game plan, doesn't it?

Of course, today, most people's "game plan" is to watch the game and drink! LOL

I think I'll stick to Kool-Aid! Wink

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Lana · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject:

Hey to you, Dean!

Today I had a Bubba burger and pemmican. Water only.
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Dean · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:43 am Post subject:

I had turkey and chuck eye... but, y'all knew that already. Wink

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Bobi · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:58 am Post subject:

OOPS!!!
I had to eat my daughter's "Poppers", she makes delicious ones (Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese and topped with cheddar cheese, baked in oven)!
LOL

2.49 g carbs, per USDA.

Oh well it was Super Bowl!! What a fantastic game!! Yup

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Bobi

NEVER GET OFF THE BUS, EVER!!!

Find low gas prices in your area:

http://gasbuddy.com/

y0u · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:07 am Post subject:

Hot Wings & bleu cheese dip
chicken salad
marrow/tallow broth
decaf tea w/cream
and some snot dripping down the back of my throat.(don't know carb count on that)

78% fat,3.3 carbs for the rest.
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Dean · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:07 am Post subject:

Amanda · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:32 am Post subject:

Thanks Jeff and Dean, I missed this place, they're too mean too me at Charles board Cry

Haha, just took me awhile but I've realized this is the way to live..
How did everyone do, I only messed up because I had coffee with splenda... how do I cut the splenda!!!!! its like crack for me...

Dean · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:33 am Post subject:

Amanda,

You could perhaps cut down every day, until you barely did any. That's how I got off the java. I quit wine cold turkey, but, I had already cut way back, so it was not too bad. There is an initial withdrawal period for anything you have developed a habit for, but, you'll get through it, and then you won't miss it anymore. Cool

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Lynne · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:58 pm Post subject:

ok, yesterday's game was pretty exciting...
the underdogs nearly did it..

and so we begin our Feb challenge.
i'm looking forward to this, and it looks like we have a good crowd..
will you all be here to the end of the month? Grin

and...................................... we're off!!!! Wow

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Lynn · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:41 pm Post subject:

Yippe!!! It is so nice to have this support and to be told that it's okay not to be perfect :).

Today's planned eats:
Roasted chicken wings with Franks and blue cheese dip
Rib eye steak with sauteed onions
Chicken thighs
Decaf tea with cream allowance
Water

Lynne · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:53 pm Post subject:

you go, Lynn!!! ^5
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Kim · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:15 pm Post subject:

I'm in with Dean's plan. This is mostly how I've been eating with the exception of yesterday. My husband made wings in vegetable oil and I had hot sauce, but nothing else on the disallowed list.

All foods will be as natural, fresh, and whole as possible.
Animal fat will be kept around 80-90%.
Carbs will be under 5g per day.

Allowed
* muscle and fat from any animal (clean, fresh cuts)
* eggs
* butter
* cheese
* dry seasoning
* water

Disallowed
* no plant matter (except dry seasoning)
* no oils/fats (except animal fat)
* no beverages (except water)
* no condiments
* no artificial sweeteners
* no artificial anything
* no frankenfood or fake food

Kim

Patricia · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject:

Gah, I haven't been able to look at food in about two days--stomach flu and girl stuff. Puke

I'm feeling a little better so I may do a steak tonight.
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jeff · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject:

Day 1 for me was.......

coffee
beef tenderloin
butter
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MetalMama · Location: GA Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 564 Gender: Female

Day 1:

Eggs
Uncured Bacon
Steak
Butter

Dean · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:14 pm Post subject:

to the February Challenge, Kim! Cool

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!