So today is day one of the meat and egg fast. Hubby is on this with me so it's great support. So far feel good and so does hubby. A little tired but only because I didn't sleep well last night. Drinking lots of water. Here's my menu for today:

DAY 1

Breakfast: 1 Quiche made with 1.5 eggs and chiorzo sausage and coffee w/ 2 oz heavy cream and splenda (If the cream stalls me I shall stop using)

Lunch: 1 can of Salmon and diet orange crush (made w/ splenda)

Snack: 1 plastic cup of s/f jello (made w/ splenda)

Dinner: Steak with eggs

Dessert: 1 plastic cup of s/f jello

I've decided to keep posting in my journal on how we're doing on this as well.

Jarcat

I dont have any probs with it juliana, but if it is one for you maybe you should take a fiber suplement for those days you do the meat/egg fast? Also greasy foods help keep things going, so if anything add some extra butter to your eggs or add it on your meat.

Is there a recommended website to find out more about the meat/egg fast? My hubby thinks he isn't losing much now and is looking at trying a cabbage soup 5 day diet he found on a diet website. He hopes it will jumble things up alittle if he attacks it from the cabbage end. Oh yeah, I feel he will definitely "catch it in the end" when he never sees the outside of a bathroom again! And, I think he would be better off with the meat and egg fast.

so no veggies huh? so let me get this straight: its any kind of meat, and eggs all day? and as I to am in a stall, i should lower fat and calories as well right? i just want to make sure i am going to do this right. and can i have tuna or salmon? this sounds like a good booster. please someone let me know so i can do it right and lose some stubborn pounds. Thanks, Amanda

This is where I got my information thanks to GQueen (Kimmer):

The basics of the Experiment and Kimmer’s Experience


The purpose of the "experiment" is to show how 'real' ketosis feels ... no appetite, excellent weight loss. That the carbs are very, very low or 0 is key. This is what Dr. A was talking about in Induction! When we severely restrict carbs, our bodies (who DON'T want to use body fat for energy!), will go to the glycogen in our livers. When that's used up (3 days roughly), it's like a flood gate is opened and our bodies give up a lot of extra water ... that's the 3-7 pounds people lose in the first few days.

Actually I did Stillman's for 3 days to get into ketosis ASAP (I am deathly afraid of being hungry!) The difference between this "experiment" and Stillman's is picking any protein you like ... Stillman's is "lean" only. Then I moved onto Atkins Induction and stayed for 6 months (<20 carbs, no 'treats') and with zero appetitite, I was fine eating relatively few calories.

However, if I were going to do it today, I would have stayed on Stillman's the whole time ... easier, less cooking/shopping, faster. The quantities of veggies I was eating wasn't enough to seriously contribute nutritionally ... IMO, of course. The downside for many would be boredom, but I'm not bored at all losing 4-7 pounds a week!

Kimkins is what someone termed how I lost my weight ... my version of Atkins:
· <20 carbs (no fiber subtraction)
· 70-90 gm protein,
· just enough fat to make your menus work
absolutely no LC treats!

Some people have never experienced what I term 'real' ketosis with the strong appetite suppression (OK, nausea) and very rapid weight loss. This is a chance to see what it's like.

Warning - not everyone likes the feeling, even if you're losing faster than scientifically possible (per the 3500 calorie deficit = equals 1 pound theory).

I lost 160 pounds in 7 months, then took 3 months to do the last 20. Over the past 3 years I've lost a few more to equal 200 lbs total.

The idea of the 3 day experiment is to show what 'real' ketosis feels like. Keep in mind that if someone is carbed-up (especially if they do it on purpose), they may need 5 days to get rid of the excess glycogen in their liver.

After you're in ketosis, GRADUALLY slip into the LC program of your choice. Naturally, the fewer carbs the better the loss. Lower calorie choices will provide faster loss than higher calories.

BUT ... you want to make it livable for your lifetime. Any of us can fall back on pure protein to make up for a lax weekend. You're harming your body when you assault it with sugar (carbs) ... which, chances are, aren't coming from nutritious, high antioxidant sources ... more like good 'ol comfort food.



for the 3-5 days, skip the extra fats (cheeses). When you begin switching to a LC plan, watch the cheese as the calories really add up q
Yeah, dairy sounds innocent but the choices on LC are essentially fats with double the calories of protein or carbs. I love cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, heavy cream and butter as much as the next person, but at 100 calories per miniscule serving ...

Keep in mind that calories count, not just carbs. It's possible to eat only 17 carbs if you ate 3 cups of mayonnaise (ewwww!) But check out that 5000 calorie count!

And that wouldn't even include the protein you'd eat throughout the day (not that you'd want to eat anything after downing a glass of mayo, LOL!) uick!
Eat as much as you like, drink as much as you like and absolutely use protein as a snack! I like steak chunks, tuna salad or fresh hard boiled eggs (don't like 'em cold ...) They have .6 per large egg. Eggs are actually two thirds fat!

During my weight loss phase I counted every carb ... eggs, coffee, tea, diet soda, cheese ... all the "little" ones because they sure add up fast!

For purposes of this experiment, skip the .6 carb count.

What to Expect

People who are on Day 3 and haven't lost, you may be the few that need to go 5 days to deplete your glycogen (think back to what you ate before you started the 3 Day). The weight loss will come, and impressively.

Other 'slow' losers, wait one more day, when you see the big WHOOSH (like others have posted), then you know the glycogen is gone. And we should keep in mind digestive issues ...

Ahhhh, that's the thing! If you were at 20-30 carbs, then give it 1-2 more days. When you see the 2 lb WHOOSH, you're on your way! Interesting trivia is that on this BB, the largest percentage of people who 'stall' after Induction are at 25-30 carbs. You will lose even more if you're exercising (you'll also achieve ketosis faster because your body is yanking the glycogen out of your liver!) It's a good thing!

Using the Experiment as a benchmark

Reminder ... weigh yourself on Day 2. If you've lost more than 3-5 pounds, you were over on carbs before. Keep in mind that if you lost 3+ pounds in the 3 days, you were over on carbs before ... something to keep in mind when picking carb choices!

Note to the 'hungry' folks. This is a sure sign that you were over on carbs before. Everyone keep in mind that your body DOES NOT want to convert to body fat for fuel! Your body always wants to take the easy route, which is sugar (carbs). This is why when people first do Induction (or this 3 day thing), they feel tired, cranky, have cravings ... their brain is sending a HARD message that it wants fuel, NOW. Those who stick with Induction without caving in are rewarded with ketosis, weight loss and reduced appetite ... their bodies have SUCCESSFULLY converted to burning body fat! Now, those folks who 'relax' on weekends send their bodies back to Square 1 and cravings. These are also the people who 'feel better' after eating carbs and mistakenly think their bodies 'need them'. Wrong. Their bodies wanted sugar and they obliged ... vicious cycle.

That you're still hungry on Day 3 would tell me that you were "over" on carbs before you started and your body is still processing them. Your glycogen isn't depleted yet. Wait 2 more days, check your loss and wait for the appetite suppression.

How much to eat

Don't eat until you get hungry (mildly hungry, don't wait until you're starving!) Don't count calories, don't cut back on quantities ... EAT if you're hungry

I got 2 PMs from people who are "hungry". EAT!!! Snack on more HB eggs, make an omelette, fry up a steak, throw some chickie pieces on your Foreman grill ... eat! The appetite suppression is coming, honest!

Don't cave in with a "taste" of carbs. You'll be back at square 1. Again.

Don't worry about the protein/glucose conversion. Want proof? Look at how much you'll lose in 3 days. . if you're hungry, eat! Just avoid ANY and all CARBS!

no cheese! Protein only!

Liquids

Drink what your body tells you. I find that I'm more thirsty in ketosis (and I've noticed others posting the same on this BB).

Don't force liquids, drink what you need. If you're keeping with ONLY protein & NO carbs, yes, drink diet soda until your eyes fall out of their sockets.

Foods to eat and foods to avoid

Eat eggs until they ban you from the store, LOL! Eggs are an incredible, edible food! Your "pizza" is perfectly fine. Watch for an appetite change when you wake up tomorrow ... remember, no carbs! If you can, skip the mustard and soy sauce for now. If you can't, use the least amount possible. I'd avoid the pork rinds, they're very high calories and you can snack away more than you intended, LOL!

Don't worry about the carbs in the eggs ... those are the 'innocent' ones that come naturally with protein.

Yes, use the fat you normally use for cooking. I wouldn't suggest "extra" fats as in whipped cream or cream cheese because they tend to end up as high calorie desserts ... appetite or not!

Ketosis and the Sticks

Hey, don't rely on the sticks to tell you if you're in ketosis (stick addicts won't be able to help themselves, LOL!)

Check your scales! If you've lost weight (and I'm thinking 4-5 pounds or more ... yes, water weight, but who cares!) ... you're in ketosis!

Bathroom issues

don't like the side effects of laxatives (cramping, working "too well" if you know what I mean, LOL) and I've found that milk thistle has an excellent laxative effect ... perfect, actually.

I take milk thistle as a spectacular liver protector! In European hospitals, the ERs administer milk thistle for those who have eaten poisonous mushrooms (apparently it's a fairly common situation). I would imagine they use huge doses, but the point is that the people don't die. Milk thistle actually helps repair liver tissue! I buy a big 180 capsule bottle at Wal Mart for $14 and I take 4 a day (2 & 2). Do a web search for info (and no toxicity!)

What to do after the Experiment

After the 3 days, you can either stay on protein ... or transition to Atkins Induction (or whatever program you're following).

You need to keep your carbs very low after the 3 days or you'll get out of ketosis!

From a health standpoint, you would be OK as long as you take supplements to compensate for the veggies/fruits you aren't eating ... ditto on straight Atkins or Stillman's.

You want to begin adding veggies when you're within 20 pounds of goal so you can practice making food choices and not be overwhelmed

After the 3 days you can decide what you want to do:

1) Continue on protein & naturally occurring fats until close to goal

2) Begin adding SMALL servings of very low carb veggies

3) Go to Atkins Induction (but depending on your definition of "Induction", this can backfire!)

Yes, more than 3 days is fine. Be sure to take a Centrum type vitamin each day.

Absolutely introduce your carbs slowly when you begin. Try a SMALL salad at lunch, another at dinner type of thing. Slowly work your way up to however fast/slow you want to lose

If you keep your carbs VERY VERY low, you'll stay in this state of "no hunger" and rapid weight loss ... if that's what you want (not everyone does!)

Going to LC treats will almost guarantee your quick departure from Ketosis Central ... something to consider.

Nothing about the "experiment" can backfire. What you're doing is keeping carbs very, very low (or non existent). For people who have a difficult time losing, Dr. Atkins advised reducing carbs to 15 or 10 ... "or for especially difficult cases, 0 carbs".



-I printed this off and keep it posted on my fridge so that if I have any questions or concerns I look at it.

Today is day 2 for me on this 'experiment' and I've lost 5 lbs, which I know is just water weight that I gained 4 days ago from PMS. So I'm looking forward to an actual loss on top of this within the next few days. Here's hoping.

Jarcat

P.S. If you want to read about other peoples success stories while doing the meat and egg fast I found a thread located under the Triple Digits Club labled 'Meat and Egg Fast'.

Jarcat

Just wanted to let you know that I've decided to start writing in my journal my experiences and menus while doing the fast. Please feel free to visit and comment.

Thanks guys

Jarcat

wow jarcat! that is alot of great information! i am definately going to try it. do you think it will work well for me though? i only have 20 lbs to lose. but i would like to lose them fast for summer time.

Decreasing fat/calories is not necessary. Plus when you're eating just meat & eggs its kind of hard to do that anyways, LoL. Anyways you're not supposed to be hungry. Same general advice: eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full.

i started meat and egg diet today. im feeling a bit tired, but not hungry at all. I was wondering, is bacon allowed? i was just wondering because it is so greasy and fatening.

Hi Amanda,

Day 3 for me now and down another pound. Yaaa!! From what I've read in other threads is that it works for most people but not all. Seeing as everyone is different I'm not sure if it will work for you or not. Don't fret if you don't loose anything the first day or 2 it should come off.

Bacon should be just fine. I wouldn't eat it all the time because it's usually high in salt and may cause water retention. Otherwise the fats in it are totally fine. You don't have to watch your fats or calories on this, only if you were doing the Stillman's diet which is different from this one. I've been eating all the fat and skin on my meat and chicken and drinking cream in my coffee and lost 5lbs of water yesterday (gained becuase of TOM) and an extra pound of fat this morning. My hubby lost 2.5 lbs this morning as well from being on the fast.

I felt a tad hungry the first day but now I'm fine. I have however been feeling a little tired and run down. I'm thinking it may have something to do with the deep Ketosis we're going into. Alot of people claim to feel nauseous while doing this but not for me, just tired.

Good luck Amanda

Keep me posted

Jarcat

Yup bacon is allowed. All meats & eggs, remember? =)

ok good now one more question. what about Mayo? I hate eating my hamburg patties without it becuase otherwise they are so dry. is it allowed? has no carbs

Hi!
After reading the posts I decided to give this a go! I started the fast yesterday and ate mostly eggs, it was a bit rough going but I made it through the day. This morn I was down 2 pounds, water I am sure. Today was much easier! By noon I noticed cravings and hunger diminished, by dinnertime I made myself go eat an egg even though I wasn't hungry. Now at 9pm, I am debating whether to eat anything else or just drink my soda and call it a day! I sure hope this works and I can finally get out of this stall! So far, so good...but keeping the weight off permanently will be the test! Thanks for all the tips, good luck to all! K

Astrocreep - " I also drank diet soda while doing it, but mostly I reserved it for the night time when I need sweet stuff the most and drank water the rest of the day. " This was a great tip! I started drinking a SF Caf free soda every night since Sunday and wow it really helps me get over the late night snack and sweets cravings!

Is mayo allowed on the meat and eggs fast? i have been having it with my hamburg patties becuase otherwise they are dry and non tasty.