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Dean · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject: February Carnivore Contest

February Carnivore Contest

Allowed
* any part of any animal (including processed meat)
* eggs
* VLC dairy
* VLC condiments, seasoning
* water, tea, coffee

Disallowed
* no vegetation (except condiments, seasoning)
* no vegetable oils, mayo, salsa, bbq sauce, etc.
* no half & half
* no coconut oil/milk
* no artificial sweeteners
* no alcohol

Processed meats are fine, like bacon, pepperoni, ham, and the like. The cleaner you can keep it, the better it will be, but, for this contest, it's just about getting away from eating non-animal foods, like vegetation, and to remove as many carbs as possible. That seems to be hard enough for people to do, so this is primarily a mental challenge, and a switch to a different way of thinking about food. All the animal fat is going to be curative as well. There's room for people to do this in a variety of ways, but the main emphasis is on carnivorous eating, not really counting any calories or macro ratios or such. Of course, feel free to do so if you feel you must. Wink

We can all keep track in this thread of how many days we can stick to this WOE. So, if you slip up one day, you are still in the contest. Just get right back on the Bus. Cool

So, who's down for this contest? And, are there any suggestions for any modifications to this?

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wifezilla · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject:

You had me until you said "no coconut" LOL

I just got 3 16oz jars of Artisana Coconut Butter in the mail :p
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Dean · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject:

wifezilla · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject:

But, but, but...have you ever TASTED Artisana Coconut Butter? LOL

And since I just gave up 1) coffee 2) cocoa 3) artificial sweeteners, I really don't know if I can mentally ditch the coconut. I use it to get me through hunger pains and afternoon groggies.

Hummmmmm....what else could I use without boosting my protein intake?
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Dean · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

How 'bout regular butter?
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Kim · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject:

I'm in but I may start before February, like maybe this week. I have been off the wagon too long. From about December 22 through today, I have only been on for about a week. Fortunately, even though I have been eating so much crap, I only gained 2.7 pounds since 12/22.

wifezilla · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject:

Butter is nummy... Pork rinds dipped in sour cream?

Will...it isn't Feb yet. Still have time to think about it :D
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Red · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:55 pm Post subject:

You've described how I already eat. LOL

Except I don't eat processed meats or dairy (aside from ghee) and rarely do I eat seasonings. The absolute only thing on that list that I currently have that isn't allowed is the alcohol (I have a drink or two about once a week, maybe on a saturday).
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Heather · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:21 am Post subject:

Heather · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:25 am Post subject:

I am already eating this way now, minus the dairy.
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Red · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:59 am Post subject:

I like vodka with club soda or a single malt Scotch, neat. Yup

Once every few months, I have some wine, although I only really tolerate it in the summer. In the winter, it just makes my skin break out in a rash.
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Vesna · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:59 am Post subject:

My challenge runs through February, also, and it has a big overlap with this one. It would be possible to do both, if one cut out everything that's allowed on only one but not the other.

Anyone who wants to join is welcome!

Here are the differences:

Dean · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:13 am Post subject:

This is sort of an Experiment, in a way. I want to tally up how many total days we on the Bus eat carnivorously. I also want to spend 29 days getting free of carbs and any non-animal foods, which is my goal in changing my WOE to total carnivore eating.

So, Heather and Red, you can certainly add days to this Contest/Experiment... the days when you don't drink any booze, I guess.

Just wanna see how carnivorous this crew is. Cool

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Every day you'll see the dust
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Sassy · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:24 am Post subject:

Can't join in Feb because of the wheat thing - but I will be curious as to how your group does. Good luck everyone!

Sassy
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Red · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:42 am Post subject:

Sure, I'll pitch my days in.
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Vesna · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject:

Manaloa · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

I'm still debating.
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jeff · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject:

Since we;re considering coffee to be a carnivorous food, I'll add my days in. Wink

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jem51 · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:19 pm Post subject:

i may do some carnivore days/weeks. i'll have to keep the coconut oil though, since it's part of my candida prescription. i've been eating like you, vesna, on most days. had a mishap last night that made me feel completely crappy: i stopped at the store and bought a controlled carb yogurt, 6 oz cup. i was driving and started to feel totally crappy all of a sudden. i thought it felt an awful lot like sugar buzz. sure enough, when i stopped at a rest area, i read the container, turned out it was a sugar variety. i didn't check to make sure when i grabbed it. just took it from amoung the sugarless. someone must've put it back in the wrong place. i never eat this stuff and have not had commercial yogurt in years. that'll teach me. i was lying in bed and feeling like i was drowning in all the stuff i have going and would never make it out alive. i had to remind myself that i was crashing! this was beyond a horrible experience.

Kim · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject:

If I start my days before Feb 1, can I count those too? Are we supposed to post what we eat to keep us honest or is it the honor system?

Kim

Dean · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject:

I struggled with what food to put on this Contest (Challenge). The slippery slope occurs pretty quick, doesn't it? So, I decided that if I included coconut, alcohol, tomatoes... then, pretty soon it would be Atkins bars and Carbquik and all the other artificial junk. I figured, if there is artificial junk, let it at least be in processed meat, like brats, bacon, ham, and the like, since many people seem to eat these things. I have always steered clear of them, until last November, when I was desperate to get off the junk food, and wanted to find a way to get back to carnivore eating. I thought perhaps others might need that stepping stone as well. I personally will move away from cheese and processed meat eventually, but am more concerned right now with just getting into eating meat/eggs/dairy (animal food) exclusively, especially high animal fat.

So, ya'll tell me what you think should be included, besides what is listed. I listed coffee, cuz it seems like 99% of people drink it. I also listed the processed meat and cheese, cuz it seems that many use it to some extent, and for the reasons I just mentioned. I also included spices, sauces, seasonings, cuz I know first hand how hard it is to avoid those. Primarily, though, I was trying to keep it to just animal food. If someone wants to go extreme and do as I did last April, by all means, that's a very cleansing deal, but, for many of us, I think this is a good way to just get back to VLC/ZC Carnivore WOE, now that the holidaze are over. Cool

As far as keeping track. We can just do something like this:

February Carnivore Contest
Dean...............0
Heather...........0
jeff...................0
jem51..............0
Kim..................0
Manaloa..........0
Red.................0
Sassy..............0
Vesna.............0
wifezilla..........0

TOTAL.............0
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- Jimi Hendrix

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

Dean · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

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Sassy · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject:

jem51 · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:52 am Post subject:

first of all; alcohol, tomatoes and coconut oil have never, ever made me want to eat carbquick or atkins bars. i have never been into lc junk food and when i ate an atkins bar it tasted like feet. second, dean, i think the list is good but i'd like to see coconut oil on it. after all it is a saturated fat. feb is good. freezing ass cold....carnivore is a good way to stay warm. so glad you included hot sauce.

Kim · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:54 am Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:40 am Post subject:

Manaloa · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject:

Does pork rinds fall under "processed meats"?
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Vesna · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject:

Kim · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject:

I agree with Vesna. Happy

Kim

jem51 · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

i think that's a good idea, vesna. i wouldn't even be doing CO but i feel that i must follow through w the cycle, which i have not done in the past because it made me feel sick. now that i've adjusted, i will just go for it. would certainly like to be rid of it. i had blood testing which confirmed candida about 1 1/2yr ago and have done parts of the prescription but was just flaky about it. i think i am focusing more on the discomfort in my tummy because it is cold and i am more confined than i've been in a number of years... since i spent them in FL.

Vesna · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject: