Meat Delivery
 

Hi everyone, I am new to the boards and had a big weight loss some years ago and have kept it off to this very day.

I lost it by going low carb, then years later went vegan for a couple years, then pescetarian and now classic keto. Has anyone experienced an improvement with depression while doing a keto diet? I am hoping it will help me.

Also has anyone used a meat delivery service? I just got my first shipment from the Butcher Box and the meat is fantastic.

Well take care!

-Dave

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Hi Dave.

I am only 4 weeks in but have definitely noticed an improvement in my mental status. I've suffered from depression in varying degrees for much of my life. I haven't tried a meat delivery service but it sounds interesting. Hope you have a great day!

Many report improved mood with low carb of any kind. There's also a useful book, The Mood Cure, which has all kinds of great supplemental advice which can speed up the process.

I also started a thread on my own use of therapeutic niacin for anxiety:

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=476273

Impressive maintenance, Dave. Thanks for joining us.

Best wishes.

By classic keto, do you mean 3:1, 4:1 ratio ketogenic diets as used in epilepsy? I'm currently aiming close to 3:1.

I have what would probably be diagnosed as something along the lines of schizo-affective bipolar disorder, with a side of social anxiety. More often than not, it's been the social anxiety I've had to deal with, but I've had some periods of serious psychosis, and decades where I had various forms of auditory hallucinations on a regular basis. The hearing voices stuff had already died down, but the voices disappeared entirely when I started eating more ketogenically, although I can't be certain that wasn't just a coincidence. I've noticed lately I'm getting a hint of them when listening to Freebird, but it's worth it. :lol:

I do get a mood lift from eating a ketogenic diet, and also a reduction in social anxiety, both in person and online. But it seems to be tied to caffeine, at least, the few times I've tried lowering my caffeine intake or even quitting caffeine, I've ended up down and back in my shell. I still do lower caffeine now and again just to restore sensitivity.

For most of my life I suffered from clinical depression. Eating a very low carb diet has entirely alleviated this problem. It really is quite remarkable.

Jean

Welcome, Dave. Haven't tried a meat delivery service. I'll check out Butcher Box to see if it's in my area. All the best!

Welcome! I don't use a meat delivery service, prefer to buy local raised side of beef and use my freezer. I think better price per pound that way.

Thanks! :wave:

Thank you! :)

I am doing 3:1 and it has helped me immensely with body inflammation and it seems to have helped my mood as well, I am so glad my wife talked me into this as we both are doing it together. Take Care!

Agreed I am getting the same effect!