Dinner Party Disaster? My Carnivore Diet Journey Hits a Snag
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- čas přidán 23. 12. 2023
- Join me as I navigate an unexpected twist of the carnivore diet when faced with a real-world challenge: a Christmas-season dinner party with no carnivore diet-friendly options.
In this video, I share my experience of straying from the strict path of carnivory for a day, the temptations I faced, and the lessons I learned. Discover the impact of a cheat day on my physical and mental state, and see how I plan to bounce back.
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Right! All us Carnivores have been through this a few times. Sometimes, I've just eaten whatever, carbs and all. 😂 For me after 2-3 days it's all out of my system and I'm back in Ketosis in a few days. It's just a short interruption in the Carnivore diet and I can get past it pretty well.
But you're right, eat something before you go so you don't have to eat so much and it's easier to let it pass. If we slip during the holidays, it's not a big setback or anything. Don't feel guilty. You can get back on track the next day and in a few days, Ketosis will return and you can get back to normal. Really folks, don't beat yourself up over this. 💝 Stay happy during the holidays, anything is fixable.
I agree. It’s a fine line between being inflexible, and giving in to one’s addictions. I think this is a common experience on carnivore.
Agree. Merry Christmas.
I absolutely love how you turned this into an awareness and learning opportunity. Totally agree re responsibility for nonstandard diets, and also in my view you were a class act to graciously partake in a way that worked for you but didn't insult your hosts. Well done you. Fabulous teaching moment for you and for your viewers. Merry Christmas and meat on!
Thanks for the complements. Yeah, I think we all find ourselves in this place occasionally. Glad I could share how I handled it.
Don't worry too much about it. I believe many of us are falling off of the wagon this week. I was doing well, up to today and had sweet potato pie, 3 cookies, 2 glasses of Port Wine, and eggnog. It'll be fine as long as I can cut it off there. I expect to go back to normal tomorrow (Canivore). Life goes on and one day/evening doesn't change us and our diet.
Yes, I've had all sorts of foods that I know don't do any favors. But we know it's only a couple of days so it shouldn't take too long to get going again. It's a celebration and a family get together.
Agree with both comments. I did the same with my family. I don’t regret sharing a home cooked meal with my family a few times a year.
People saying it's not a big deal, don't really understand the addiction of sugar, and it takes couple of sometimes painful days to get back into the groove. I work at a supermarket and there's cakes and candies in the break room quite often. Also I'm eating once a day in the evening, so I just drink water or coffee and read a book next to the cakes at work. Mind over matter. Sometimes it's tough as hell.
Amen!
Pasta soup and a pasta main course.
A carnivore and two vegans go to a dinner prepared by a CARB lover. 🤣
You'll be fine just get back on track. 😉
I just watched you previous video of 2 weeks ago. You already look like a different person, in 2 weeks !! Whow. Congratulations !
Thanks!
Not a big deal. I ate with family and had sweet potato pie, potato salad, and two cookies. It would hurt mom’s feelings if I didn’t eat her food. Eating junk food a few times a year won’t kill you. Gotta live a little.
I normally eat one to two meals a day, but, today... I ate 6 meals coz my mom whipped up something spectacular
Thanks for sharing your experience
Well, mess- ups happen. My best strategies for surviving formal dinners: always eat before you go, bring a charcuterie plate, and don't be afraid to just not eat. I went to a fancy Italian restaurant and ordered nothing.
Just pick up and re- start tomorrow morning!
Charcuterie plate is a great idea.
Also I watched how I felt. I did sample a few dishes about 80% meat and 20% sampling the other stuff. This seemed to work.
for me it's not even about eating something i shouldn't It's the feeling of compromising my frame.
Jump back on it Jay! Carnivores WIN.
Ich habe angeboten den Hauptgang mitzubringen. Rinderbäckchen mit einer Soße aus Wein und Gemüse, welches im mixer püriert wurde. Dazu gab es für die anderen Rotkohl und Polenta. Zum Nachtisch bekamen alle was Süßes und ich Käse 😅. Hat perfekt gepasst.
Frohes Fest aus Deutschland ❤
You’re going to make it brother. I always plan or eat beforehand.
Yeah, I usually eat something before too. Definitely will next time
Great message! 🙏🏾💗
For anyone in this situation. Don't get too wound up about it. I've lost 100lbs since eating mainly carnivore. Sometimes when your out with family and friends, in some situations it is easier just eating what others eat. Enjoy the meal and it will pass and within a few hours if you are aware of what you're doing you'll be back on track again.
Well said!
Problem is this can be like ex alcoholic starting to drink again. For most of us, ex carbholics, it is about addiction. I will always bring with me foods I can eat or I will just skip eating. Simple as that. Would never risk relapse again, it is not worth it.
I agree, however I don’t want to go back to 270. I don’t class myself as an addict. Weight just happened over the years and like many people due to keto/carnivore I know what to do to reverse any weight gain. Plus exercise and 10k steps most days makes a big difference.
Yes, this is the fine line I talked about in the video. Food is necessary, and there may be times where we can’t avoid a slip. But we have to be so careful not to get sucked into the high-carb lifestyle again. That food is all around us, and it’s so easy to start making excuses. And end up gaining 70 lbs again….
Bacon wrapped meatballs stuffed with cheese are my go-to holiday party contribution. Easy to make, almost 100% carnivore (too much cheese can be tricky on carnivore), and two pretty much fills you up. These aren't appetizer size meatballs, they aren't entree size either, kinda in between so they can go either way. It is so easy to get off track during the holidays. Doesn't take long to get back in the groove. A carb "hangover" is the worst. Hydrate, fast and stick to carnivore and it'll pass.
Thanks for the tips. I already feel much better. Carb hangover is a good description.
@@Jaylwoodworth Forgot to add Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holidays! Yeah, sugar or pasta are a sure bet to give you that hungover feeling when you've been low or zero carb for a while. When that was our standard diet we didn't even realize how bad we felt because it was "normal". You got the double whammy, all after four months of pretty much zero carb🙄. I'd have probably been in a coma 😂.
This is why I like more casual pot lucks. Everyone can bring a dish to share with others while also accommodating their own diet. I can’t wait for the holidays to be over. I’m beginning to feel ill (not kidding) and it’s my own fault: Nobody has held a gun to my head to eat carbs. They’re just everywhere you look. I’m going to have to go into hibernation/self imposed rehab from carbs for a while.
I like pot luck and buffets too. There’s always something I can eat. Good luck w your carb fast!
This may jump start your plateau, as you refocus. We never know how our bodies will react.
I'm sorry you had this bad experience, Jay. You did the right thing by going into mindfulness mode so you could be aware of the impact of eating some of this non-carnivore fare. Give yourself credit for not avoiding the cookies and other sweets.
It's for situations like this that I have a "work-a-menu" kit in which I pack some pre-cooked beef, but-up bacon, or chicken that I can eat. I have a small backpack that I use for my kit, and fortunately, no one has teased me or questioned me. If I am asked, I simply say "I have some dietary restrictions, and as delicious as everything you've cooked is, I must follow these restrictions. I love being with you all, though."
The holidays are especially challenging for us Carnivores, and for anyone who falls off the rails -- don't beat yourself up...MEAT yourself up!
Best wishes on your trip to India! My own channel is finally live -- CarnivoreCheer. I would love to have you stop by! Happy holidays!
That’s a great suggestion. Thanks, and good luck with your channel!
This is so true, the wheat in the noodles just light up my brain!!!
And not in a good way 😅
I knew this would happen to me so I avoided the lasagna LOL I actually brought my own carnivore food and ate one serving of sausage that my son made. But I went thru a similar situation as you during Thanksgiving and I knew I was going to eat everything in front of me and I did and when I got back home I went right back to my diet and for a week to a week and a half I paid the price of Thanksgiving and swore I'd never do it again .
I had to cancel my 21 day silent meditation retreat in Nainital, India due to unforeseen expenses caused by a family member. I'm feeling like my travels are a thing of the past! Sad. Perhaps we would've met in India?!! It's not commonplace for a man to be interested in those kinds of things.
I love to travel and try to meditate every day. I've always wanted to go to India but had never made it, so the retreat seemed like the perfect opportunity. Other than the lack of meat, I really enoyed it there. btw did you see my video about trying to do Carnivore in India? czcams.com/video/D_c-iiTRmb0/video.html
Bringing your own food is rude. You did the right thing and you ate what you were served. Please don’t perpetuate this going forward.
I have my commitments regarding this diet. Expecting host to cook to accommodate my diet is rude. I’ll bring my own food next time, or if that feels uncomfortable, I’ll decline the invitation. But this is for the six months that I’ve made the commitment. Going forward from that I agree that we need some flexibility.
Gotta live life sumtimes along as it's not everyday
I messed up to 😢 to much temptation 😂 why do we do it ? Make,s me feel awful . Happy Christmas 🎄
Don’t let shame or guilt take over. They don’t help, and keep you stuck in the negative pattern. Just acknowledge it and feel the effect the carbs have on your body, and make the point to eat better going forward.
The sugar crash and the cravings are not worth a cheat day.
Hi Jay....i have wanted to know how it eould be in India,mainly because they are vegetarian,vegan at those retreats.....please take us along and show us how you eat there because i was wondering❤good luck
I certainly will. The retreat I'm going to will be in an area with a lot of Tibetan Buddhists, and many of them eat meat. Tibet is mostly higher than 10,000 feet, so vegetarianism never really got a foodhold there as it's too cold to grow most crops. But the other parts of India i'm going to will present much more of a challenge.
That will be awesome Jay....i wonder if thry allow women at this retreat....what is the place called if i may ask?❤️🙏
10-15 boiled eggs always comes in clutch! That’s my go to when I go out
Great tip! I will definitely use that one….
@@Jaylwoodworth Glad to help brother!
One thing I have learned is to eat first! Now you’ve given me an idea, use bacon for lasagna noodles covered with Raos sauce and lots of ground beef and cheese. Also eat cheese after eating carbs to slow down the glycemic effect. India sounds like a lot of jerky required.
Great idea for the lasagna 🙂the jerky in India sounds good too
I did the same thing last night and the night before. Just indulging with cookies and chocolate. But I kept it to a minimum. I felt the same brain fog and some inflammation pains. Moving on trying to steer away from the rest of the Holiday celebration foods.
Why not just eat before you go?
Take some emergency hard boiled eggs in your briefcase. You can't count on others who mindlessly serve the Standard American Diet.
Any update from India Jay?
Retreat is done and I’ll be posting a video soon. Thanks for asking!
No offense but have you had your cholesterol checked, just curious
Yes @bethjustus I got it checked after 3 months on this diet. Much to my surprise It went from super high to within normal ranges. I posted l a video about it. My blood pressure went down as did my blood sugar.
Merry Christmas jay..IKR…your doing awesome..pack up canned meats/seafoods/for your trip to india