2/28/2017: Brenda & Donna's 30-Day Steak Challenge

[AnnaLeeMI]

I would do blood panels.

[Donna]

I am not terribly going to worry much about my fat levels for the month for the purposes of the experiment. If I experience adverse effects they will be addressed, of course, immediately. Just targeting the fattiest steak by percentage on average when possible and the results will be gauged.

I am going to disregard all macros and just eat fatty steak to satiety. I am living on the edge like that.

[tdseest]

That’s just silly talk right there. Aren’t you supposed to bury it in butter???

[Fiorella]

I will be burying mine in tallow if the steak isn’t fatty enough.

[Charmaine-OLD]

I won’t be able to participate as the rules state… cuz apparently I live in a fat steak desert. so, I’ll be on the sidelines eating whatever fatty meats I get my hands on and adding fat to it if need be. Sorta like a parallel!

[Fiorella]

@Charmaine-OLD, it may be possible for you to get free or low cost scrap fat from the butcher (either a small butcher shop, or the butchery section of the grocery store). Here’s an example of rendering tallow fat (quick method) from beef fat scraps donated to me from a local butcher shop. The pieces of fat can be frozen for many months until you are ready to use them. Albeit once destined for the trash bin, these are still good fats great for cooking, and this tallow would make a perfect addition of fat to any cut of beef:

Quick and easy tallow - render beef fat

There is no need to buy beef tallow (or pork lard). Your butcher is probably throwing out all the fat scraps. You can get them for free or almost no cost. When you get home, divide the fat into small plastic bags, and store in your freezer. Here’s a beautiful free piece of fat I got from my butcher: [image] Cut up into little cubes, and throw into cold pan [image] Crank up the heat, and the cubes will melt down to make tallow [image] When the cubes look like they are starting to get to…

[Charmaine-OLD]

Thanks! I’ve rendered some before, so far the fat comes at a cost, which isn’t a problem, the batch I got from the Amish market, I didn’t like, their pork fat is much better quality, though.

[Abrane]

Pretty cheap

[AnnaLeeMI]

Nice. How many did you buy?

[Abrane]

4…

[mseppama]

I am totally in

[eljay716]

I’m going to give it a try.

[Stephanie]

I was thinking the same thing. I’m not sure I can afford it otherwise.

[DawnH]

Omg I think I’m signing up for an AMAZING challenge that’s right up my friggen alley!!!
Just last night I went to steak house ALL ALONE since the other half was out ice fishing for weekend…shhhhh he doesn’t know I did you this#!#!
I had me a 20oz RARE Prime rib with a couple trips to salad bar & baked asparagus… Oh my GOD it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZEBALLS!!! It melted in my mouth!!! Best hunk of meat I’ve eaten in a long time!!
So if I can have THAT steak every week…HELL YES I’m !!! Costco & I are about to be best friends!!

[Stephanie]

That’s actually a great idea. I could afford that.

[Stephanie]

What types of labs and how frequently?

[Rjmacc2000]

Oh this is my dream diet!!! I wish I could afford to do this. Everyone in my house loves steak. So it would probably cost me $50-75/day for a family of 6!

[betsy.rome]

Oh man you guys, somebody oughta convince Omaha Steaks to sponsor this!!

[Abrane]

Won’t be doing this though I love the idea. I just feel so much better with fish included 2-3 times in my week. It’s noticeable without fish then adding it back.

[bnatural4life]

I would love to join you on this challenge! Will you let us know how we can check in everyday.