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@jsfarrow69 Thanks for watching and commenting. Using a cast iron skillet works great on an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. You will need to preheat it for ~10 minutes to get it smoking hot to get a good sear on a reverse sear steak. 2-3 minutes per side with about 15-20 seconds for each edge and you get a great steak. Then let the skillet cool down, run it under hot water to wash away the extra grease (maybe use a spatula to remove any particulates like spices that may have stuck to the pan), wipe down with a paper towel, heat on the stove to remove extra moisture, place inside your oven on a rack to cool down, and you are ready to go again... :)

@chrisdebenedetto192 Thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate you sharing your point of view with me.

@petesilvestri Thanks for watching and for commenting... 😀

@JL-bs9ow Thanks for watching and commenting... 🙂

@jsfarrow69 Thanks for watching and commenting! I was trying to be entertaining as well as informative.

@darrencorley0725 I hope you enjoy yourself. I understand the ship has been renovated since I was on it. All the best. - S-

@genuineimpulse9134 Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately it doesn't help me sleep. That said I did an extended fast earlier this week (43:24:33) and that helped drop my numbers. The short term numbers (<30 days) took a small hit but the rolling 90-day has been able to hold steady. While taking the Zyrtec, I may just need to do an extended fast each week to offset the increase. I really want to get to an A1c of 5.5 or less.

@genuineimpulse9134 Thanks for watching and for your comments. Your concern is appreciated. At my 90-day mark on Carnivore I had both my C-Peptide and my Fasting Insulin tested as per Dr. Ken Berry's suggestion. My C-Peptide came in at 2.9 and my Fasting Insulin at 8.2. Both within the normal range. This established my baseline for these 2 blood tests. I will have these checked each time I have blood drawn to understand the long-term trendline for each.

@OurRetireEarlyJourney Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Can I ask, did you average the inflation rate for food and energy rather than using the CPI so that you would remove the owner's equivalent rent portion of CPI (~60% impact) or did you do it for some other reason? And if you removed it from CPI, did you also discount home appreciation prices from your modeling for the value of your home appreciation going forward (i.e. reducing your net worth) to even out both sides of the equation?

@@retirementramblings There is sections on the Gov website for CPI that you can drill down into the individual categories. So we just drilled down into food overall and energy overall and grabbed all the annual data from those 2 sections and put them into google sheets to average them. Those are the biggest inflation impacts on us with the exception of insurances.

@joyharmony5117 Yes. I am really going to miss this cost effective option. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@richarddickerson1947 Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.

@janetw7828 Thanks for watching and commenting. Right now I am trying once-a-day Zyrtec to see if this is a histamine intolerance issue (this was recommended by the Dermatologist who performed the skin biopsy). I already tried the Topicort ointment without success. If neither work, I will stop eating cheese and see if I see any improvement.

@irwinjimenez Definitely. Especially for people like me that have no idea what they types of birds they are looking at. I like listening to them. Now I will be able to put a song to a "face" so to speak.

@CoachRoseAJCarnivoreGirl4Life Thanks for the opportunity to share my story with your visitors. I was honored to be your 1st male interviewee. I hope viewers of my channel will hop over to yours to check out all you have to say in your unique and energized way. Good luck with the forthcoming meetup with MidlifeCarnivore and the rest of the PNW cohort.

@CoachRoseAJCarnivoreGirl4Life Thanks. Just completed a 43:24:33 fast (lol) this morning and broke the fast with a New York Strip lathered in butter with an egg yolk on top for extra fat.

@davidbeasley1604 Thanks for confirming @lindahutton5889 's tip. Thanks for watching a taking a moment to comment!

@lindahutton5889 Thanks for the tip. I will check out the app. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment... 😇

Thanks for watching and commenting... 🙂

@dancurran8977 Thanks so much for your feedback. I appreciate you sharing your assumptions. I feel good about my expenses. I have a very detailed budget that I track against. I am assuming a longevity of 28 years in retirement and in all but my pessimistic projections, I don't run out of money before end of life. With my pessimistic projections, I run out when I am in my mid-80s. Not a good place to be. I am also using a conservative rate of return on my investments. Thanks again. -S-

@catherineozarko5480 Thanks for watching and commenting. I certainly hope that is the case.

@marseeya66 Thanks for the tip. I will consider it...I assume since you stated all forms of pork, that includes bacon. The 2 things I would have a really hard time is eliminating is bacon and cheese. I have bacon virtually every day and the only dairy I consume is cheese (like Feta, Dubliner, & White American). Are you including butter in dairy? Thanks again!

@vs0063 I have had a few Claussen Kosher Dill Spears without any impact and the saltiness actually reduces cravings (at least for me). Glad you are enjoying your Carnivore journey. Best of luck. Thanks for following me.

@ceeemm1901 The goal was reduced blood sugar, not weight loss. Carnivore helped me reduce my A1c from 8.5 to 5.6 in 18-weeks (that's a 34% reduction in average blood glucose on a rolling 90-day basis and it drastically reduces the probability of complications from Type 2 diabetes). As for weight loss, if rapid weight loss was my goal I would just do low-carb with weekly extended fasts of 32-48 hours. The weight would then "fall off". There are many examples of individuals doing this and loosing 100+ lbs in short order.

@NoPurpleCar Thanks Buzz. You gave me the idea and based on your video, I helped my sister, figure out how to optimize her ACA credits for 2024. I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work! - Scott -

@OurRetireEarlyJourney Thanks for watching and commenting. I recently shopped my insurance because my homeowners renewal went up by over 70% (not a typo) with no changes or claims and the auto insurance went up by ~13%. I shopped 9 different insurance companies (Amica, Farmer's, Allstate, Travelers, Nationwide, Auto-Owners, State Farm, Progressive, and American Family); I ended up switching to State Farm although it was a toss-up between State Farm and Travelers. The main drawback with Travelers was their IntelliSense app requirement but they were the least expensive on the auto component. To control costs it looks like I will need to shop insurance every year now. Apparently, most insurance companies now offer a new client discount that goes away after the 1st year guaranteeing an increase. Like you, I do use Amazon/Prime for many items but I also comparison shop my local grocers and big box stores before purchasing to make sure I am getting the lowest cost at the time I need the item. And looking back, if I had to do it again, I probably would have bought 20-year level term insurance in my 20's, renewed it in my 40's and invested the savings between the term and whole life costs in the S&P 500 (VOO or SPY). If my wife and I had had the discipline to do this, I am sure I would have come out ahead but we used whole life as a forced savings mechanism with tax free growth. Best of luck on your life/financial journey!

@@retirementramblings Our car insurance doubled this year and our home insurance went up 70% as well. We switched to State Farm from Stillwater to save money. Everything is so darn expensive these days!

@CoachRoseAJCarnivoreGirl4Life It's so simple and so much less expensive than buying the prepackaged snacks plus you can control the salt content or any potential "flavorings" that you want to add so you can make it as clean or "dirty" as you like. Plus you can try alternate cuts of meat like New York Strip that they sell pre-sliced at Costco and Sam's Club or brisket, etc. In that way, you can control the fat to protein ratio of the jerky.

@@retirementramblings whooo hooo, I’ll definitely put this at the top of my things to try in the next 30 days🙏🏽

@jsfarrow69 That's what I have heard. Thanks for watching and for your comment (looking out for me). Much appreciated.🙂

@Jammer411 should I take that as a compliment? I'm going to. Thanks for watching and for commenting...🙂

Thanks Vincent; I appreciate you watching and the "attaboy" comment.

@Barbara-jc9ot Thanks for your comment and concern. I keep a daily journal of everything I eat. I did not start adding back any vegetables until day 89 of Carnivore when I tried 2 Baby Bella mushroom caps grilled; I did not try another vegetable until day 97 when I tried a small amount of grilled onion. I also tried 1/2 cup of steamed asparagus that same day. I tried asparagus again in butter on day 99; I then had 2 Baby Bella mushroom caps grilled on day 103 and some grilled onion on day 104; I had Baby Bella mushroom caps grilled on day 106; 1/2 cup of Broccoli in butter on day 108 and again on day 109; Then a small amount of grilled onion on day 111 and finally 1/2 of a grilled/charred red pepper on day 114. So you can see that my total vegetable intake has been minimal and limited to the last 28 days and I was 100% strict carnivore for the first 89 days. During that 89 day period, my Rosacea got worse and I also developed a skin rash that I just had biopsied (that started at the end of week #2). I will share the results of the biopsy in this week's video. But I will say that the Dermatologist instructed me to go on a 10-day regimen of Doxycycline 100 mg 2x per day and also to resume using Soolantra (Ivermectin) to control the Rosacea. For me, the Doxy make a huge difference. I know that others like Bella, the steak and butter gal, was able to reverse her Rosacea on Carnivore but I believe it took an extended period of time to do so. I expect my skin to get better over time but as I have years of stored fat that contains "toxins" that are released as I lose weight, I am not surprised that I have skin conditions. Skin is the largest organ of the body and probably the path of least resistance for expelling the "toxins". I appreciate the support and good wishes. I hope you achieve your health goals as you move forward on your carnivore journey.

Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend.🙂

@carnivorechronicles Sorry to hear about the histamine rash. Sometimes we have to give up certain things we really like to achieve success on our journey. Hopefully there is something else like a small amount of fresh grated horseradish (low in histamines) that can be used as a substitute without negative consequences. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for watching and for your comment. I tried 1/2 of a charred red bell pepper this week coupled with 80/20 ground beef without issue and that was a nice change change of pace. Also retested asparagus yesterday. This time it was steamed first for 15 minutes and then finished by sauteing in butter for about 5 minutes. By doing this, I had no issue. Maybe the extra fat added during the sauteing resolves the gastrointestinal issues. In both cases my blood sugar remained sub-105 during the 2-hours post meal so I am happy :)

@Meathead-10810 Thanks for your comment. I am sure you are right that my skin conditions are caused by "toxins" stored in my body fat that is being released and subsequently expelled through the skin. I should get the results of my skin biopsy by the middle of next week. I will share what the dermatologist says in an upcoming video.

Thanks for watching and commenting. My wife and I have tried to create a little oasis within our small courtyard. We also enjoy the song birds that come and visit in the early mornings.

Since I am a Type 2 diabetic, my wife purchased a professional A1c test kit for me for Christmas (ptsdiagnostics.com/a1cnow-plus-system/). The cost of the kit was around $200 and it contains 20 tests so approximately $10 a test. As you are probably aware, A1c is a measure of your average blood glucose over a rolling 90-day period so taking the 1st test before you change your lifestyle for at least 60 days won't really show improvement. At 90 days it should closely approximate what you would see from a lab such as LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics. Now that I have been on Carnivore for 112 days, I can take the test every 2+ weeks to see if I am trending down toward my goal. I started Carnivore with an A1c of 8.5 and it took me approx. 90 days to get into the sub 6.0 range. My goal is to get to 5.5 or less and stay there. This would technically make me a "non-diabetic" but I would still be metabolically challenged. That said, staying at an A1c of 5.5 or less should greatly diminish the increased risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

@@retirementramblings Thank you!

@PardieDiem Happy Easter to you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@rbvocal Congrats on your progress to-date; Now that you are past the 60-day mark, I would expect to see your progress accelerate even more (up to the 90-day mark). I know that happened for me and several of my Carnivore friends. Best of luck as you continue your Carnivore journey.

@landerspolimis3690 Thanks for the comment; I am being very careful to monitor what I eat and the corresponding results. So far I am good with adding in small amounts of grilled onion; small amounts of grilled cremini / baby bella mushrooms; up to 1/2 of a sliced avocado, and up to 1-cup of steamed brocolli with melted pastured butter; These additions are limited to 1 item per day to maintain carbohydrates less than 10 g per day; asparagus is still a TBD. I purchased another bunch this week to test. If any stomach / gas issues arise, it will make my "do not eat" list. I also purchased a single red bell pepper to try charred on the grill (again < 1/cup will be consumed); Thanks for your comment and concern.

@landerspolimis3690 Thanks for the comment and support; Much appreciated.

Thanks for the comment. I think it is a mental thing with historical food triggers and times of the day contributing. That said, I have upped my salt intake and fat.

You’ll get there, it takes time. I am doing it to try to reverse my Type2 diabetes, that’s my main goal. We’ve all been brainwashed by the Food Industry and Big Pharma to ingest all sugar, carbs and Preservative based food. Poisoning us, thus relying upon the treatment of the Symptoms and not the cure. Good luck!@@retirementramblings

Thanks for the tip. I will do that!

Thanks Bryan...any suggestions?

Thank you! 🤗 Very much appreciated.

Thank you for the comment; Much appreciated!

@sharonchristensen5753 (Sharon): people usually fall into two camps when starting carnivore. 1 camp has "explosive" diarrhea because their body is releasing large amounts of retained water that is no longer required when on Carnivore. These folks definitely need to up their electrolytes because they will be flushed out during the first 2-3 weeks (especially potassium and magnesium). The other group is like yourself. Your body is actually consuming all the nutrition from the foods you are eating so there is not much left as waste and since you are not consuming fiber (from vegetables) there is a minimal amount to excrete. Before carnivore I was very "regular" and would often go multiple times per day. Now on Carnivore, sometimes I can skip a day or 2 without going. That said, if you are concerned about it, the simple fix is to increase your fat intake, especially melted/liquid fat, like butter. I make brown butter bites (search youtube for KetoGenic Woman and brown butter and you will see how simple it is to make) that are 1 tablespoon each. I keep them in the refrigerator in wax paper and consume them as a savory snack (like eating a caramel). Eat 1 or 2 of these or melt some butter and dip your cut up steak pieces into the butter before eating and this should address your problem and help you to go. If you do this, do stray too far from the bathroom. It can be pretty quick acting.

Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate it. I will try that right away today.

Great. Please let me know if that solves your issue.

@sharonchristensen5753 did the additional fat/butter bites help resolve the issue for you?

Yes it help I finally went so thankful. I hope it keeps up. Thanks for your great idea.❤

Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the feedback. I am paying for AAA. I get more value from them then just the roadside assistance so its definitely worth it to me. We do have 2 cars (actually my wife has a 2022 SUV and I have a 2007 truck); When we both retire, we may downsize to 1 vehicle - hers; that's what my brother and sister-in-law did as well. I'll check out Verizon Home Internet. I haven't looked at them. I use Visible by Verizon for a flat $25 per month per phone now. It provides the best coverage in my area. We have tried others (such as the T-Mobile Magenta plan) but always end up with dropped calls and traditional Verizon is just too expensive if you are not on their family plan with 4+ phones.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting... Sorry that you are in a similar position to me. Once I liquidate my collections, I will share an update on the actual returns that I saw.

@marymacomber8893 Thanks for stopping by and for commenting. When I first retire the only money I will have coming in is my wife's social security and whatever I withdraw from our savings. I don't plan on taking my Social Security for some time so we will be living off of savings. Given this fact, I have tried to do a very detailed budget to understand exactly what will be going out. I have also tried to account for large ticket items like a new roof or HVAC unit, house painting, a replacement vehicle at some point, etc. within my budget.

Mike & Nary: I lost 23.0 pounds (starting weight was 212.4; weight as of yesterday was 189.4 lbs); Thanks for the question and for stopping by. Good luck on your Carnivore journey!

@@retirementramblings Thank you 😊

Great job!

Thanks. Much Appreciated.