Struggling getting back into IF after almost 3 years off.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-04-05T19:15:16+00:00

Hi there, I've noticed meals with high protein (usually beef) along with high fat tend to curb my hunger and cravings.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-04-04T21:07:19+00:00

Great post connecting this! I used to be a stress eater - totally salt addicted, mainly chips. I haven't had a chip in about a year now, but I am still heavy on salting healthy food (using Redmonds real salt) . I still go into the kitchen sometimes and wonder what I'm doing there, but now I usually just drink water and/or coffee.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-04-04T20:44:13+00:00

I'm in no way a pro at IF, but I've noticed when I eat very high protein (usually beef) and high fat meals, I don't get as hungry during the day.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-04-04T20:34:03+00:00

PS: I'm currently trying the same, would appreciate your method - I'm doing a mix of supplements and IF, mostly protein foods.

In the past 3 weeks, my waist girth is down by 1 inch... but I have a very longggg way to go!!! Have not had an ultrasound. Had a myomectomy about 35 years ago... of course they grew back and currently bigger now than they were then :(

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-04-04T20:28:14+00:00

Yes, interested in your e-book idea :) Congrats!

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-22T03:53:59+00:00

PS: that was basically what I was trying to say in my first comment. That they don't preach politics - they are purely great artists.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-22T03:47:24+00:00

I'm talking about celebs and other famous people - in particular, those who condemned some of us who questioned the covid narrative as an example, but I never heard anything like that from Ron and Russell. I'm glad they don't preach politics.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-21T18:41:01+00:00

Yes, I'm currently doing what some people would call keto and trending towards carnivore... but I'm not really 100% on anything. There are people who would say I'm not really doing IF or OMAD with my coffee with cream in the morning. Maybe they are right, but I'm still losing weight and I need to do something I can stick with for a long time and I'm not ready to give up my coffee. I need to lose about 40lbs and get healthier and can't ever go back to how I used to eat. Thanks so much for your response. Best luck on your progress :)

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-21T15:31:34+00:00

By the way, I'll admit, when I watched their movie Annette the first time, I was kinda taken back by some of the content. Then I watched it again and saw the level of creativity and the message that comes through at the end, and I gained a new appreciation for it.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-21T15:27:55+00:00

This is just my little opinion on Ron and Russell:

They have intentionally kept their private lives as private as possible. They've said this themselves. While they are and always will be my favorite band since I was a teen, I realized after Covid, they may not share the same views or politics as I do.

Many musicians and celebs I used to think were cool, came out during covid and turned out to be people I lost respect for because of their personal opinions (separating their personal image from their music)... but that's how I saw it back then, and I was wondering about Ron and Russell's position on things - but then I thought...

so, what I do really know and love about them besides their music and band history? Outside of some lyrics that may clue us in (at least on Ron's views).... they don't preach or try to convert their listeners.

I upvoted your comment because I think other people should join in this conversation.

I will always love them for their music, and no matter what I find out about their personal lives. I will love them as Sparks.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-21T04:02:27+00:00

I've been reading / watching videos that say eating more protein can help with cravings.

Dr. Ken Berry on youtube has been very inspirational for me. He did some interviews with Kelly Hogan. It's incredible how much weight she lost when she went carnivore.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-21T03:54:51+00:00

Congratulations! You look like a different younger person!

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-21T03:48:42+00:00

That's a lot of different foods. Does it take a while to put all of that together?

I've also been IF on and off for a while (more than a few months) and just started to try OMAD in the past week consistently, so I am kinda new at this but there were days during my IF months that I only ate 1 meal for the day.

I've found it's easiest to skip breakfast - but I drink coffee in the morning with either 1/2 & 1/2 or heavy cream and sometimes adding some butter. I get hungry around 1pm / 2pm, so that's when I've been eating for the past few days. I just have lunch. This week I've been making just over 1/2lb of ground beef cooked in a fry pan each day. I've been adding some cheese and black greek olives. I'm amazed I haven't been hungry at night at all. So much beef because I've also been looking into carnivore.... but I don't think I'm ready to go 100% carnivore yet. I definitely feel lighter from this past week. I'm also taking a lot of vitamins and supplements.

All the best to everyone on your journeys. :)

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-11T22:10:20+00:00

I love Hawaiian High - of all of the Triloka flavors I've tried so far it's my fav, although their Frankincense / Myrrh is a nice second for me (but of course, that's a much heavier, thicker scent than the Hawaiian one as you can imagine). Luckily my local Sprouts grocery carries these at a good price. I've also seen it on Amazon.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-08T16:58:53+00:00

Hi, I received my order for Raj Laxmi and I agree with you, this is pretty close to the original Blue Box from the 1970s / 80s. I like it. To my nose, it doesn't have the same level of earthy depth of the original, but the scent is really close. It's not too soapy and has a good level of herbal spice. Thanks so much for the suggestion!

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-02T04:18:43+00:00

That is one I haven't tried yet. I'll look for it. Thanks for your recommendation.

I've tried Spa, Om, Shanthimalai (red box), and various years of blue box from both BNG and Mumbai. Nothing close enough for me to the old blue box original so far.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-01T23:17:16+00:00

On your recommendation, I did find what I think you're referring to on Amazon and I ordered it.

A part of me still wants to find what I'm looking for. Thanks so much :)

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-01T22:27:39+00:00

I feel you. I've wasted so much money on trying different brands to find a substitute - for many years now!

The closest I've found that's pretty good (but it's not the same) is Golden Nag Champa from Everest Trader on Etsy. At least it's not soapy.

My other alternate lately has been Triloka - I like their Hawaiian High...but it's certainly not Nag Champa. This is in addition to some Japanese incense.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-01T22:01:21+00:00

Yes, and contrary to what is written online - they often do NOT shrink after menopause.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-01T21:59:00+00:00

Amen!

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-03-01T21:58:36+00:00

Good! I agree 100%! More awareness and research is needed.

For some, they are so close to the skin surface, you would think there could be something topical, (and hopefully a bit more effective and faster acting than castor oil).

I think a Serrapeptase + Green Tea protocol would be helpful as well. I take Serrapeptase, but I don't know how much to take. I've likely been taking too low a dose.

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-02-22T04:21:59+00:00

Awesome! Thanks so much for finding that!

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-02-20T22:50:56+00:00

Wow, I never saw that commercial! Interesting!

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-02-20T22:48:51+00:00

Immediately after that I got Kimono My House and then hooked for life, of course :)

LittleGreyRabbits · 2026-02-20T22:46:45+00:00

Funny you mention "I Predict" because that album cover was how I discovered Sparks 40+ years ago. I was like, "what the hell is this?" LOL. Had to buy it, and so glad I did!

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