Day 1

      As promised, this is the first (of hopefully many) report on my experience with the Carnivore diet.  As I stated in my preamble, there are many reasons why I am doing this which will become apparent as time goes by. 

     I stated previously that some weight loss was one of my goals. My weigh-in was complete, but since I did that weigh-in, I have purchased new glasses and I stood on the scale this morning and discovered that my weight is 205 lbs. and not 215 lbs. It is fortunate that I double checked as 10lbs. of weight loss in the first day would have blown my credibility out of the water. 😆

     I came off an 18 hour fast today at noon and then ate my first carnivore meal. It consisted of four thick strips of unadulterated grass fed bacon and three eggs, fried in the bacon drippings. Surprisingly, I was not even hungry after the fast, but the bacon and eggs tasted marvelous. After my meal, my brain was telling me that a little dessert would be in order, after all, had I not been doing this all my life? A cookie maybe? The urge was there, so I grabbed a boiled egg out of the fridge, ate it, and then distracted myself for a few minutes. I got over the craving hump and then I felt very full and satisfied and no longer was hungry for anything. I realized that I have probably never gone a day without carbs in my life, apart from being ill when I had zero appetite for anything. 

     Throughout the afternoon I had zero hunger pangs or desire for a snack. My Son and Grandson came for the hockey game at 5 pm and brought a Texas Roadhouse Pizza. They waved it under my nose but I was steady like a rock and did not beg for a piece. At 6pm I had a few pieces of cold bacon and a small helping of baby back pork ribs. That's it. 

     Now it is approaching bedtime and I am not hungry, but feeling very satisfied and good. I had no urge or desire for a Sunday afternoon nap, something I have been known to do.

     I have survived Day 1 without a glitch.