Topic Explanation
The forum discussion revolves around a user who has been on the Carnivore diet for 212 days and is sharing their experiences, particularly during the holiday season. The user has lost 37 lbs since starting the diet and is now at their ideal BMI. They express satisfaction with their energy levels and overall well-being, including the health of their ostomy. Despite losing their sense of taste, they enjoy cooking and baking for others. The user shares their holiday baking activities and their planned meals for Christmas, which include a ribeye and salmon filet for dinner.

Advice and Insights

- Cravings and Sticking to the Diet:
- Cravings can be challenging initially, but they diminish as the body adjusts from burning sugar to burning fat.
- To manage cravings, eat a lot of meat, more than you think you should, to avoid hunger and temptation to snack on carbs.
- Keep favorite meats and eggs handy for when cravings hit. Bacon is recommended as a great snack.

- Meal Planning and Preparation:
- Plan meals in advance and cook large quantities of favorite meats to have readily available.
- Example of a daily menu:
- Breakfast: 4 slices of precooked bacon, 32 oz of water with electrolytes.
- Mid-morning: Decaf coffee with cream and vitamin D3K2 drops.
- Lunch: 12-14 ounces of fatty steak with salt, garlic powder, and butter.
- Afternoon: More water with electrolytes, ground beef cooked in beef fat.
- Dinner: 4 pieces of bacon and 4 oz of cold salted steak.
- Evening: Creamy decaf coffee.
- Next day breakfast: 4-egg cheeseburger omelet with cheddar cheese, water, electrolytes, and creamy coffee.
- Lunch: Oven-roasted brown butter basted pork loin.
- Snacks: Pepperoni sticks, canned tuna, salmon, hot dogs, ham, cheese sticks.

- Diet Benefits and Personal Experiences:
- The Carnivore diet can be beneficial for weight loss and managing diseases, such as cancer.
- Some users miss certain foods like bread, pasta, and vegetables but find joy in preparing them for others.
- The diet can be adjusted based on individual goals, whether for weight loss or health improvement.

- Encouragement and Support:
- Positive reinforcement and personal congratulations for sticking to the diet