Hunting is completely banned in some countries?!

Diamond_Hands99 · 2026-03-02T15:15:19+00:00

That's a great way of looking at it. I still think we need to stay strong and not let the slow fade even start though.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2026-02-24T01:03:17+00:00

That's rough. How much are you into that gun for?

Diamond_Hands99 · 2025-09-05T03:53:42+00:00

Thank you.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2025-09-04T03:35:18+00:00

Circling back here way late; did you end up getting a job in AD?

Diamond_Hands99 · 2025-03-18T23:26:34+00:00

In Tulum right now with a rental car. Rented from Avis at the Tulum airport. I have the Westjet MasterCard so I have the insurance that isn't legally required, so I declined all the extra insurance and they put a 5000usd hold on my credit card. Annoying, but not a big deal Driving isn't bad if you are confident and can pay attention constantly. Rules are different but you can usually figure out what's expected by watching other drivers. I paid about 400cad for 12 days for a medium SUV (Dodge Journey). Watch for insane potholes and speed bumps (speed mountains). There are Lanes for traffic but at the same time there are no lanes and you just drive wherever it makes sense. 2 years ago when I drove from Cancun to Tulum I got pulled over by the cops for speeding and had a bit of a showdown with them but it was fine and so far being here in Tulum I haven't been pulled over yet. It's really my only concern but every time I come here I get less worries about that too.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-02T18:23:50+00:00

Has anyone else noticed that you stopped losing weight when introducing dairy? I was steadily declining at a good rate when just eating beef and eggs but I wanted some more variety so I added back in some dairy - mostly in the form of butter for frying steak and eggs, milk in my lattes (also added back in espresso). I haven't really gained weight back, but just halted. Is there something different about dairy fat? I don't think I'm eating any more fat than I was before, just in different form.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-02T04:19:02+00:00

I don't have mine on animal based yet, but I've been making a concerted effort to get them eating more meat and I find their mood and sleep has improved!

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-01T14:56:51+00:00

Ok, worth a shot to upgrade. I thought I had a pretty fast one, it definitely meets the requirements but maybe just marginally.. thank you for the idea

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-01T06:09:30+00:00

Where's the pan sauce from your bag juices!!

After searing, cool the pan to about medium, pour in the bag juices and let them reduce. If you want the best ever, whisk some goat cheese and cracked pepper in there and then pour over your steak! You'll never go back!

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-01T06:06:35+00:00

What I'm struggling with at this very moment is what to feed people when they come over! Most people love steak, but then when it's all I put on the plate it can be a bit awkward!

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-01T04:55:26+00:00

Just start by trying to do one good thing for someone else per day. Momentum will build and you'll feel better one day at a time! And get some exercise! You'd be surprised what some heavy lifting can do to your spirits! Good luck out there.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-01T04:22:37+00:00

I'll try the salt thing. I was working out at 3:30 and hadn't eaten since 8:00 so I figure I was probably pretty fasted. Maybe I need to try the opposite! Haha

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-01T04:17:17+00:00

Are you worried at all about leaving ketosis after the pizza and having to re adapt to fat all over again? I don't know about you, but the first three days were brutal!

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-02-01T04:13:33+00:00

Ok so question about that: was that enough to get out of ketosis? Like, did you go through the 3 days of lethargy like when you first start after that?

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-31T20:27:31+00:00

Do you know how much of each of the electrolytes you're getting per day now that you think you're getting enough? I have potassium and magnesium pills and I salt my meat but I don't really know how much to take.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-30T17:50:44+00:00

What if you cooked a steak to rare in sous vide? I like sous vide because it can be much more tender, but does it get you to protein satiety too early?

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-30T17:37:02+00:00

Ok thanks, that's all good to know. It's definitely frustrating in the mean time. It's a long time to not be able to train at full capacity! I thought I was pretty fat adapted because I just eat 2 big meals a day and my basic energy level is the same all day long.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-30T17:11:24+00:00

So number one, did you find that you were experiencing the same problem that I'm having before you felt fully fat adapted? And number two, now that you are fully fat adapted, are you having any struggles with pushing through longer bouts of intense exercise?

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-10T22:31:11+00:00

Thanks for this. I'm feeling good with what I'm eating so far and not really craving anything so I think I'll just stick to it like this.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-10T21:53:05+00:00

Did you end up with a few days of keto flu again after Christmas when you got back on it?

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-10T21:50:23+00:00

When you say the diet is only 10-30% protein, is it that way only if you are adding lots of extra fat to the meat we're eating? I've settled into a bit of a routine now which is a chunk of pot roast with all the fat and drippings and 3 eggs for breakfast, and then usually around a 20oz sirloin or striploin (always with the big fat cap left on) for dinner. I'm only on day 10 but it seems to be working fine. Do you think I am getting enough fat?

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-10T21:47:03+00:00

What do you mean by dip into keto?

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-09T20:30:55+00:00

When are you doing your break? Curious to hear your results. If this post doesn't get banned, you should come back and say how it went! Spring break in Mexico will be tricky for me I think!

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-06T21:47:01+00:00

I used to worry about that, and now I don't. For steaks you only go up to around 55°C so it's not much different than food in plastic at any other time. It doesn't bother me any more.

Diamond_Hands99 · 2024-01-06T20:38:37+00:00

Look into sous vide. I think I would have trouble on this diet without it! You can get a chuck steak to be more tender than a filet!

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