32 day ZC Variable Protein Test

(Jacquie) #15

Beautifully done! Love your sequencing. We use the same sea salt. :slight_smile:

#16

Day 5 - Pork…yay for pork :smile:

Again still feeling very good and energetic.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! Just slight discomfort in gut when I started eating pork. It soon went away. I think my intestines were rejoicing “yay for pork!”
  2. Hunger level? Today, I actually felt hungry. And I started to think of all my favorite vegetables I don’t get to eat. Like fennel, artichokes, rapini, escarole, endive, etc
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +2.0 lbs

Yesterday, I noticed a few dots of acne developing on my face. I didn’t think much of it. Today, the dots got a bit bigger. This is a bit shocking to me, because I seldom have acne issues. I tend to have clear skin everyday. Not sure why this is happening. Will see how it turns out on the pork trial.

For supper tonight, I had pork chops fried in lard I rendered from pork jowls. Also ate a small handful of crispy jowl lardons…yummers!

Lardon recipe here:
https://www.ketogenicforums.com/t/matchstick-bacon-an-alternative-for-purse-bacon/5467

Pork chops recipe here:
https://www.ketogenicforums.com/t/fried-thick-pork-chops/5470

#17

Day 6 - Pork

Again still feeling very good and energetic.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! No discomfort.
  2. Hunger level? Today, I was not hungry at all all day. At around dinner time, I started getting hungry.
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +0.6 lbs (which is 1.4 lbs loss from yesterday)

The few acne spots that came up two days ago on my face are getting smaller and going away. So, no concerns for now.

Today, I made some pork meatballs with Chinese 5 Spice, accompanied with brown sauce from deglazing the pan. Link to recipe here:

https://www.ketogenicforums.com/t/chinese-5-spice-pork-meatballs/5560

#18

Day 7 - Pork

Again still feeling very good and energetic.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! No discomfort.
  2. Hunger level? Around 5 pm was a bit hungry, but after half hour it vanished. Otherwise, not hungry all day. Good day for fasting actually.
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +1.4 lbs (I blame the delicious Chinese 5 spice meatballs yesterday, so good!)

Today I made some pork Saltimbocca. So nice to eat some prosciutto. Recipe here:

https://www.ketogenicforums.com/t/pork-and-sage-bundles-saltimbocca/5667

#19

Day 8 - Pork

Again still feeling very good and energetic.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! No discomfort.
  2. Hunger level? No hunger. I could have fasted if it wasn’t for this test plan.
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +2.2 lbs (I blame the delicious pork Saltimbocca yesterday, so good!)

Today I went through some pork leftovers in the fridge, because I will be starting on fish tomorrow. I also made whipped bacon nectar crema to have with the leftovers…wow, it was really spectacular. I will be able to use it with fish and seafood, too. So, great last minute meal planning for the next few days!

Recipe of whipped bacon nectar crema found at this link.

#20

Day 9 - Fish

Again still feeling very good and energetic.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! No discomfort.
  2. Hunger level? I felt a tad bit hungry in the afternoon before dinner today. After dinner, I still felt a bit hungry.
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +2.4 lbs

Today was first day eating fish. I defrosted some cod and made Cod Fish En Papillote (in parchment packet). It was sooooooo delicious :yum:

(dawn.hakala) #21

If I’m seeing this correctly, you are eating nothing but the meat, correct? Are you taking any supplements? I ask because I was thinking of trying something like this after my next extended fast, not for 30 days, but testing a different meat for a week after each fast I do to see it’s effects on me.

#22

Correct, no supplements or medications. The idea is to see if I get a reaction to any protein…looking for any sensitivities.

#23

Day 10 - Fish

Again still feeling very good and energetic.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! No discomfort.
  2. Hunger level? I felt a tad bit hungry in the afternoon before dinner, again. After dinner, I was no longer hungry.
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +2.2 lbs

Today I had fresh BC snapper fish filet with tonnato sauce, link to recipe here.

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(Genevieve Biggs) #24

All of your pictures are food porn!!

#25

:laughing:

Haha …not my intention. I try to give pointers on how to cook, doneness of proteins, and other details, because words are just not enough to explain.

#26

Day 11 - Fish

Again still feeling very good and energetic. Very even energy all day.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! No discomfort.
  2. Hunger level? Not hungry really. Ate because I had to for this test.
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +2.4 lbs

Today I had smoked salmon timbale (filled with pate made of snapper and tuna).

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#27

Day 12 - Fish

Again still feeling very good and energetic. Very even energy all day.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! No discomfort.
  2. Hunger level? Not hungry really. But, I am getting cravings to eat a treat of some sort…like a piece of +90% chocolate, or a couple of nuts. Even some crispy fresh vegetables would be a treat. I’m feeling a bit protein’ed out.
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +4.6 lbs

Today, I ate Cod wrapped in cured pork fat

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(Joan Hulvey) #28

I really appreciate all of the details. Why do you think you are gaining weight on this plan? Curious.

#29

I started this ZC test right after a 7-day fast, where all I had was water, coffee and tea (and nothing else). I suspect that had a lot to do with it. When fasting, your body goes through autophagy. Then I suspect some rebuilding happens after refeeding. Just a guess.

#30

Oh, by the way…I should also mention, that prior to this ZC test, I lost 12.8 lbs in the 7-day fast. So, regaining a few pounds upon refeed seems reasonable.

#31

Day 13 - Seafood

Again still feeling very good and energetic. Very even energy all day long.

Daily Stats:

  1. How does gut feel? Great! No discomfort.
  2. Hunger level? Not hungry, but feeling like I’m in “food jail”…stuck eating what my test plan allows me to eat with no wiggle room sigh
  3. Mood? Awesome
  4. Energy level? Pretty good!
  5. Sleep? Good deep sleep.
  6. Delta weight since start = +3.4 lbs

Today I ate an italian seafood medley called “Fritto Misto”

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(Jacquie) #32

Interesting comment re ‘food jail’. I get it. Considering your knowledge, experience and love of cooking, you’ve created some wonderful zc meals. I’m rooting for you! :smile:

(Joan Hulvey) #33

Got it. So your body is probably primed to gain easily. You are having one meal a day, right? How much protein would you say – are you calculating or are you going strictly by satiety?

#34

I’m targeting 1 gram protein per kg lean body mass. I don’t go over that. Fat to satiety. One meal a day…dinner.