The Magic Bus Trip

Tracy · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject:

Oooog, forgot about tomatoes. I may have to dig out my Atkins '72 bible and do a VLC veg check. I'm still in, regardless.

(What if tomatoes are eaten in VLC quantities? Roll Eyes

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~mina~ · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:57 pm Post subject:

hey I want to be a cool kid too Heart

someone has to recheck my numbers though sometimes because, as easy at it is, Im scared my brain will mess things up Cry

if its not too much trouble, add me to the list!

oh i have a stupid question to ask: im going to be making stock this week. I add a mirepoix to the pot and may try roasting them with bones in the oven before putting in the water.. anyways I strain off that stuff and throw it away obviously.. so.. I dont have to count my stock as being vegetized right? Devil

Erasmus · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject:

So, E, in the rules in the OP, you basically want me to change this:

Shock

>>> To get any points you MUST eat only what's Allowed. <<< Shock

If you had something not allowed you are out for the day, you get zero points.

To this:

Shock

>>> To get any points you MUST eat only what's Allowed and remain under 20g carbs. <<< Shock

If you had something not allowed or went over 20g carbs you are out for the day, you get zero points.

Should we also change this:
* VLC vegetables, nuts

To this:
* VLC vegetation

And this:
- no vegetables + no nuts + no oil

To:
- no vegetation + no oil

Gettin' pretty strict in here. Yup

But, that's how them Boot Babes like it! Devil

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Dean · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:50 pm Post subject:

Mina, you're in. Cool

Welcome to the April Carnivore wing. It's the wildest wing in the Ward! Grin

April Carnivore Contest
Billi-Jean...........0
Bobi..................0
Dean.................0
Diane................0
Erasmus...........0
Gordon.............0
Heather............0
Heather L.........0
jem51...............0
Kim...................0
Kristi31.............0
LindaSue..........0
Loops...............0
mae_west........0
~mina~............0
Regina..............0
Rose.................0
SandyDown......0
Tracy................0
Valcan..............0
Vesna...............0

Total.................0
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Dean · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject:

OK, E's correct. The OP's been updated. After all, this is a zero carb board, and this is the Carnivore wing of the Ward, so I guess we'd better listen to those Boot Babes when they go about that "rehabilitation therapy". Wink

Gotta keep those whips tuned up, ya know. Devil

It's music to my ears! Grin

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Dean · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:00 am Post subject:

Since I'm not totally sure who all really wants to be in on this, and since I'm gonna divide the participants into two groups this weekend, I'd like to find out who is for sure gonna wanna do this.

Please read the rules in the OP (opening post) to decide for sure.

http://magicbus.myfreeforum.org/about1078.html

Final Roll Call for the April Carnivore Contest

If you are certain you want to stay in this Contest, or you'd like to join, please post to this thread with an "IN". If you want out, please post with an "OUT".

The Boot Babes are gettin' ready to seal the door.

Thanks!
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Tracy · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:03 am Post subject:

Nice update guys. Cool

Better blow the dust off my Fitday so I can ration my tomato portions!

Yeah yeah, it's a fruit, I know.

I am preparing for this contest by learning some basic butter/egg sauces. Pretty tasty homework :)
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Dean · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:19 am Post subject:

Tracy, I'll take that as an "IN". LOL

Since I wanna make sure that one of the teams doesn't get stuck with some "no shows", I'm takin' roll.

These are the official participants as of right now.

April Carnivore Contest
Dean...............0
Heather...........0
~mina~...........0
Rose................0
Tracy...............0

Total...............0

I'll update this roster as the roll call comes in.

Thanks, everyone.

Sunny

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Tracy · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:57 am Post subject:

Yup, I'm an innie. I love these contests. They are the beam of sunshine in my dark, dark world.

(i had too much Koolaid today)
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Bobi · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:25 am Post subject:

IN
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Kristelle · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:18 am Post subject:

IN

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Badger · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:47 am Post subject:

Billi-Jean · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:46 am Post subject:

Jude · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:15 am Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:18 am Post subject:

April Carnivore Contest
Badger.............0
Billi-Jean...........0
Bobi..................0
Dean................0
Heather............0
jem51...............0
Jude.................0
Kristi31.............0
~mina~............0
Rose.................0
Tracy................0

Total................0

And the official roster grows. Cool

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Shelly · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 21 Gender: Female

I'm in. I'm also walking AT LEAST 5 mi. per day from now til October 27.

Diane · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:51 am Post subject:

I'm sorry stuff still crazy for me.

I'm out.

I'll try to follow this to see how everybody does.

Diane
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Where's the beef, chicken, deer, etc. LOL

Loops · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:22 am Post subject:

I'm in.

Linda · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:01 pm Post subject:

Hi all!

I'm new to the bus, and would like to join your April challenge. I started low-carbing on January 7th, but can't seem to get my body to lose weight. I previously lost 55 lbs. on WW, but wasn't losing any more weight for over a year. Then I read Gary Taubes' GCBC and decided LC was a healthier lifestyle. I'm not just in this to lose the rest of my weight (another 50 lbs.), but to be healthier. For almost two months I've been well under 20 carbs daily and have steadily been eliminating foods like LC veggies and fruits, most dairy, etc. trying to get my body to lose fat. My thyroid test came back normal. I think this should be a good way to see if I can finally kick it into weight loss mode.

Question...does AS stand for artificial sweetener?

I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Linda

Billi-Jean · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:51 pm Post subject:

Welcome Linda! Sunny

Glad you climbed aboard, you'll get loads of support and encouragement here, and a LOL

or two, no doubt!

Yep, AS stands for artificial sweetener.

WTG diving right in to the April Challenge! Sounds like a great way to try to get things 'moving'. Yup

Dean · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject:

to the Bus, Linda! Cool

Brave soul to come in here! LOL

And, welcome back, Shelly! So good to see ya! Yup

April Carnivore Contest
Badger.............0
Billi-Jean...........0
Bobi..................0
Dean................0
fabshelly...........0
Heather............0
jeff...................0
jem51...............0
Jude.................0
Kim...................0
Kristi31.............0
Linda................0
Loops...............0
~mina~............0
Rose.................0
Tracy................0

Total................0

Looks like this wing is gettin' full. Grin

We're gonna have to get some more Kool-Aid in here Wow

... and some more Boot Babes. Devil

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Every day you'll see the dust
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jeff · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject:

Yah, then Bobi becomes Bibi! LOL

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Every day you'll see the dust
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jeff · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

mae_west · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:58 am Post subject:

I'm out.

I have to start my practicum next week and I have enough stress without counting points or trying to stay on track. Just one more thing to do on top of learning a new career...

If I can, I will lurk and try my best but I don't want to post daily/weekly. I will read the posts to see how everyone is doing.

Thanks for the invite tho!
Mae
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Heather L · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

Matt · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:05 am Post subject:

Count me in, man.

I'm goin for a perfect 150 Cool

Dean · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:40 am Post subject:

Welcome to the Carnivore wing, Matt. Cool

This is just the competition I need to stay on track! Yup

April Carnivore Contest
Badger.............0
Billi-Jean...........0
Bobi..................0
Dean................0
fabshelly...........0
Heather............0
Heather L.........0
jeff....................0
jem51...............0
Jude.................0
Kim...................0
Kristi31.............0
Linda................0
Loops...............0
Matt..................0
~mina~............0
Rose.................0
Tracy................0

Total................0
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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!

Valcan · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I am in! I am back on track after testing the waters outside the bus for a little while. The good news is that the trips off the bus have become less enticing and satisfying. I realize that I am getting more and more comfortable with a carnivore lifestyle. I still have a ways to go but I plan to get there some day. I am not aiming for a perfect 150 but I would like to be over 100 by the end of the month.

Valcan

Dean · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject:

Hey, Valcan,

So glad you have joined us in this wing of the Ward.

Yah, this wing is designed to help people find out what they can and can't give up in their pursuit of a more natural and healthy diet, based on what we evolved on. If you can go all the way with this thing, you're lucky. It's not really about that, though. I mean it can be, if that's your thing. But, it's really more about focusing on something harder, so we'll get our minds off what we're "giving up" in our diet, and instead see what we're "adding to" our natural diet. I can begin to really appreciate how just a cup of coffee can be seen as a treat, and how I don't need to eat ice cream or pie for that mental fix. When I am focused on keeping veggies out of my diet, I'm not thinking about donuts. Haven't thought about those in months. If "slipping up" is eating some almonds or drinking some cream or eating a tomato, then we're doing pretty damn good, now aren't we?! LOL

April Carnivore Contest
Badger.............0
Billi-Jean...........0
Bobi..................0
Dean................0
fabshelly...........0
Heather............0
Heather L.........0
jeff....................0
jem51...............0
Jude.................0
Kim...................0
Kristi31.............0
Linda................0
Loops...............0
Matt..................0
~mina~............0
Rose.................0
Tracy................0
Valcan..............0

Total................0
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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!

Valcan · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:59 pm Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:48 am Post subject:

Welcome to the Carnivore wing, Shae! Cool

April Carnivore Contest
Badger.............0
Billi-Jean...........0
Bobi..................0
Dean................0
fabshelly...........0
Heather............0
Heather L.........0
jeff....................0
jem51...............0
Jude.................0
Kim...................0
Kristi31.............0
Linda................0
Loops...............0
Matt..................0
~mina~............0
Rose.................0
Shae................0
Tracy................0
Valcan..............0

Total................0
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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!

Shae · Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 69 Gender: Female

Dean, if I have my coffee and heavy cream in the morning, but ONLY meats/eggs and water the rest of the time, would this still be ok for the contest?

If I have no loss after a week or two, then I guess I'll have to cut out the cream, then the coffee. I can't even imagine the sadness of that day! Cry

I've been married for a little over half my life (and I'm only 34), but I've been drinking coffee longer than that!

This will be interesting. You know, I've never given up cheese and nuts. Kristelle really got me thinking yesterday about calories vs. exactly *what* we're eating. I guess I had been doing traditional atkins-style low carb for so long that I usually think "Extra swiss and provolone, sure!"

Kristelle · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject:

I gave up cigarettes, then coffee, then gluten, then all non-paleo things, then veggies, then all carbs, then cooking. One step at a time, slowly, slowly.

If I can do it, you can do it too. Take baby steps and give yourself a tap on the back every day that you conquer your addictions to improve your health and general well-being. You will only feel prouder of yourself and stronger inside. The consequences can only be positive ones.

Happy

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Dean · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:13 am Post subject:

That's how I did it, and am still doing it. One step at a time. My situation mirrors Kristelle's. I hope it keeps mirroring it. She is my inspiration to keep going, that's for sure. Cool

Shae, yes, what you describe would get you 4 points, providing you had some raw egg or meat, otherwise 3 points each day. Check out the OP for the rules, and please post any questions you have. Hopefully they are simple enough for everyone to understand. Would love to know if they are. Let me know if they are.

Thanks, Shae.

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!

SandyDown · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 28 Gender: Female

count me out, not because your challenge is not good for me, its I think I need to do something different, more suitable to the stage I am at, may be one day I will turn into the macho carnivore you all aspire to Wink

Dean · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject:

Hey, we have special robes for that, ya know! 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!

Badger · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject:

Nobody told me about the special robes! I want a special robe!!

Dean · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:19 pm Post subject:

Badger, the carnivore council is still carefully considering your compliance with the carnivore commandments. Once they've concluded this critical conference of your case, you'll be contacted about your confirmation. Cool? 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!

Badger · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:04 am Post subject:

Carnivore Council Wow

I'm familiar with the Bus Boot Babes, but now there's some secret cabal keeping me from my robes Cry

This just won't do. Down with the Carnviore Council and all of their shady acts. They must share the meat, share the robes.

Share the Meat! Share the Robes!!
Share the Meat! Share the Robes!!
Share the Meat! Share the Robes!!
Share the Meat! Share the Robes!!

Valcan · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:13 am Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:04 am Post subject:

I wonder if we will have enough tofu steaks to go around. Confused

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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!

Valcan · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:56 am Post subject:

Tofu steaks! Crap, I got on the wrong bus!

Dean · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:31 am Post subject:

I've been thinkin' the same thing, Val. Wink

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
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Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Dean · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:42 am Post subject:

April Carnivore Contest

PANTHERS 0
Badger.............0
Bobi..................0
Heather L.........0
jeff....................0
Jude.................0
Kristi31.............0
~mina~............0
Shae................0
Tracy................0
Valcan..............0

TIGERS 0
Billi-Jean...........0
Dean................0
fabshelly...........0
Heather............0
jem51...............0
Kim...................0
Linda................0
Loops...............0
Matt..................0
Rose.................0

So, here are the two teams, randomly assigned using:

http://www.random.org/lists/

10 participants to a team.

This Contest will start on April 1. Yup

Check the OP for the rules. They've been officially approved by the Carnivore Council, so please don't ask for changes. Wink

http://magicbus.myfreeforum.org/sutra22495.php#22495

If you have any questions on how to total your daily numbers up, or any other constructive questions, please post 'em.

It's too late to get in or out of the wing. The Boot Babes have sealed the door, and have declared this Contest is on. Cool

Good luck to the teams, and let's try to have some fun, shall we? Grin

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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!

Valcan · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:53 am Post subject:

I suggest these for the team mascots:

Panthers:

Tigers:

Val

Dean · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:07 am Post subject:

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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!