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Starting an experiment with Carnivore for a season for healing. I have almost reached my goal weight but body composition is too high in fat and I want to build lean muscle mass back up.
My weight has crept back up about 10 lbs. as I am fasting much less. Not worried, I could return to fasting to bring things down but would rather work to find the long-term, sustainable and healthy way forward. Generally eating 2 meals a day in around a 6-8 hour window.
I have been finding that dairy seems to spike my insulin and impact glucose numbers for days after consuming enough, and I ALWAYS crave it if I eat it. A good indicator that it needs to come off the list (DARN IT!!!)
Last week my A1C was 5.4. It was 5.4 in Dec-2019, 5.7 June-2019, 7.5 May-2019 and 12.5 Feb-2019 when I began the journey to heal my then newly diagnosed T2 Diabetes.
Highest weight lost 70 lbs. Fluctuating, but now around 60 lbs. Down 6 sizes XXL to M or 18 to 8 (at my lowest) size 10 fits comfortably.
My first day carnivore glucose:
5:13 AM 137 (very high for me, previous day was an out of control cheese fest)
11:11 AM 114 Breakfast at 11:30 AM
2:56 PM 100 Lunch at 3 PM
6:06 PM 94
8:27 PM 91
Post prandial numbers much better than normal. Watching to see how much protein I can eat without my body turning it into sugars (an issue with a T2D).
Felt good. Ate moderately to fullness but not over stuffed. I didn't have any issues with tummy or anything else. Last time I tried Carnivore I had the runs and a VERY upset digestive tract for over a week. I've since learned that is common and can run 2-3 weeks as your micro biome adjusts.
Diet Calendar Entry for 02 July 2020:
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2756 kcal
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Fat: 243.49g | Prot: 136.64g | Carb: 5.03g.
Breakfast: Kirkland Signature Smoked Pulled Pork, Egg, Pork Belly, Coffee. Lunch: Chicken Breast, Animal Fat or Drippings, Beef Steak. Dinner: Primal Kitchen Mayo with Avocado Oil, Ground Beef (80% Lean / 20% Fat). Snacks/Other: Bob's Red Mill Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened), Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Blueberries. more...
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