Day 4

 

 

     As promised, I weighed myself today. My first objective, and indeed, the first effect of a carnivore diet, is weight loss. My initial weight going into the diet was 205 lbs. This morning the scale read 198. This is indeed a pleasant outcome, so far, but I am not surprised as everyone going on this diet experiences weight loss. 

     I did not sleep as well last night. I awoke at 4am with an itch on my throat and the back of my neck, the kind of allergic reaction itch I get when I eat Mandarin Oranges. But what could have triggered this itch is beyond me. I suspect my body is adjusting to the fat burning mode as opposed to the carb and sugar mode. After 20 minutes I fell back asleep and when I got up at 7, I was fine. 

    Three eggs for breakfast but no bacon today. I watched a video of a 20 something young man who has eaten nothing but eggs for the last 5 months. He was a picture of health. 

     I used Ghee (clarified butter) this morning for the first time, to fry my eggs. Nice flavor. 

     I have Dupuytren contracture on both hands but my right hand bothers me more. I noticed yesterday and this morning that the arthritic pain in the little finger is less than usual. A reduction in inflammation? Maybe it is beginning. 

     Pork loin, cheese, and a boiled egg for lunch. Again, the craving for carbs was very strong. We went for a walk to distract my mind and it worked, but I found that my legs felt like rubber, similar to being bedridden for a few days with the flu and then getting back on my feet. I certainly hope that this is part of the process and not an ongoing thing. 

    I had two hamburgers for dinner. Well, sort of. Hamburgers minus the buns, the pickles, the relish, the mustard, the Ketchup, the special sauce, the tomatoes, and the mushrooms. And no fries.  Yes, two patties with melted cheddar cheese. Again, those powerful carb cravings tortured me. I concentrated on the Canucks Hockey game and I was soon feeling full and satisfied from my 'burgers'. The Canucks won 3-2 in overtime and that temporarily took my mind off apple pie and ice cream. 

     I made it through day 4. I have some nice steaks and salmon on order and once they arrive things will look up, I am sure.