219 Days on Carnivore: My Journey to Health and Weight Loss

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terrizajdel
Dec 31, 2023 9:32 pm

1st of all, Happy New Year everyone. My wish for all of you is health, love, and abundance in all good things. Thank you for the laughs, the advice, the conversation, and the cautionary tales. You are a great group of people.

Day 219 on carnivore. I weighed 154 lbs this morning on the eve of my 60th birthday.

This makes it a 40 lb weight loss since June 1st when I started carnivore. Last year on this day, I weighed in the high 180s, was sad, and sick of being sick. I was facing lung surgery in March and still adjusting to becoming an ostomate. Things were bleak.

I was still trying to find food that didn't hurt me and suffering from severe arthritis, inflammation, rashes, allergies, and painful digestion. I never found relief until starting the carnivore elimination diet 2 years to the day after becoming a permanent ostomate.

I am well into my BMI range and feeling great. I'm eating a ridiculously huge blade steak right now. Cooked low and slow and is probably 2.5 lbs? I will cover it with butter, salt, garlic powder, and dig in as soon as I post this.

It's been a stressful holiday season and I for one am ready for a fresh new start in 2024.

If you are struggling with brain fog, menopause, weight, lack of energy, digestion, allergies, rashes, bleeding gums, gum disease, arthritis, inflammation, or acne, there is hope.

All of these things improve immensely when you eat eggs, meat, and fat. Cold fat, not liquid, or your output will be liquid. I eat the best of what is available to me and the best I can afford.

I'm so happy with my progress, but the CT scan and bloodwork in March will tell the real story. So wish me luck.

I have a biopsy in 2 weeks on my pancreas, so I am staying healthy by staying home on New Year's Eve with my pregnant daughter, son-in-law, and my dog Buddy.

Best wishes everyone.

Terri

Morning glory
Dec 31, 2023 11:29 pm

Hi Terri, Happy New Year to you. Prayers that your test will be good. Thank you for the update. I am so happy that you're feeling better and your positive outlook makes me happy. Keep on updating us.

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Axl
Jan 01, 2024 12:46 am

Hello Terri

What a great way to start the year. Congratulations to you, girl 👍

Justbreathe
Jan 01, 2024 1:51 am

All good and good for you! Thanks for the positive update - wishing you continued success in the new year - JB

IGGIE
Jan 01, 2024 2:02 am

G'day Terri, First, happy birthday and happy new year. You are an absolute winner, Terri, and you deserve all that comes your way. Good luck with all the tests. Regards, IGGIE

 
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terrizajdel
Jan 01, 2024 4:38 am
Reply to Morning glory

Thanks, Morning Glory. Have a wonderful New Year's Eve!

terrizajdel
Jan 01, 2024 4:47 am
Reply to Axl

Thank you. I feel so good I totally forget I'm even an ostomate. I have very little anxiety about it anymore and feel freed from fear regarding it. That's amazing on its own. It is a very good start for 2024! Have a great evening!

terrizajdel
Jan 01, 2024 4:55 am
Reply to Justbreathe

Thanks, JB. Happy New Year!

I feel compelled to share about carnivore in case it helps someone who is at the end of their rope or feeling hopeless. Too bad I hadn't heard about it in 2017, but I know now and am grateful. Have a great evening!

Terri

terrizajdel
Jan 01, 2024 5:02 am
Reply to IGGIE

Thanks, Iggie,

I'm counting on the lottery coming my way lol

Best of luck to you in 2024!

Terri

SeanB
Jan 01, 2024 1:11 pm

Congratulations and good luck. Glad things are working out for you!

ron in mich
Jan 01, 2024 2:01 pm

Hi Terri, good luck on your upcoming tests and happy birthday.

Morning glory
Jan 01, 2024 4:49 pm

I hope you have a great birthday, Terri.

Wisconsinguy72
Jan 17, 2024 12:56 pm

Definitely interested in the diet.