Here’s our official chat thread for those committing to a ZC January. Generally, this means animal products only (meat, dairy, eggs) though some may wish to be stricter- like beef only, etc.
Welcome! (We also have a Facebook event called “Zero Carb January”)
I’m mostly zero carb all the time but I tend to push my luck a bit with too many veggies that ultimately just upset my belly. I could really tighten up on my zero carb plan and a month of focus could be great for me.
I’m looking forward to it. The last couple of weeks I’ve felt I’ve had to force myself to eat veggies. Hopefully this is just a phase but I would like to see if there’s any added benefits with zero carb. I’m thinking I’ll be starting a couple of days early since the only veggie currently in my fridge is a bag of jalapeños.
I am interested in this, like a moth to a flame. 
But in honesty I am a bit scared of it also. Veggies are just not appealing to me lately, and I am one who tells everyone, " listen to your body". But the thought. Maybe if possible is there a link for the rules of this lifestyle? Also I joined that group that eats just meat,they freak me out,raw meat, 
(full body shake) raw fish I can do,but meat,yeah, about those rules, I just can’t look away from this. I think I need to do this. 
It’s funny how a water only fast doesn’t bother me at all, but a carnivorous fast raises an eyebrow. It’s amazing how influenced we are by management of perspective. Go for it. Plenty of people do 4 weeks on water only, so a month on meat and gizzards should be a breeze 
I love having a ZC “home” within the forum!
Here are a few articles that may be helpful to newbies to ZC. (Don’t know if they can be separated out in a resource list. Mods?)
http://www.zoeharcombe.com/2012/03/five-a-day-the-truth/
http://www.ketotic.org/2015/03/meat-is-best-for-growing-brains.html
@henna, I am loathe to talk in term of rules, but here is a link to guidelines Zooko and I have proposed in the past:
In fact, this may be the only explicit set of guidelines around. It might be worth pinning.
Thanks amber! Forgive my English, spell check is a beautiful thing, but it can’t think the words for you. Guidelines. I like that word better. And thank you for links. 
I’m joining in on this. Maybe a few days early even. We are picking up our processed half beef so I might not even have to do much shopping! 
I’m getting all the extra trimmings too so I can process the tallow.
More info on zero carb (everyone will have a different opinion, decide the nuances for yourself):
https://www.reddit.com/r/zerocarb/
https://www.reddit.com/r/zerocarb/wiki/faq
http://www.thebear.org/essays1.html#anchor496162
http://activenocarber.myfreeforum.org/ftopic22-0-0-asc-.php
http://highsteaks.com/carnivore-vs-omnivore-vs-herbivore-chart/
(Some of the stuff said here is judgemental of others, but it otherwise has good info) http://www.gnolls.org/1141/eat-like-a-predator-not-like-prey-paleo-in-six-easy-steps-a-motivational-guide/
http://davidgillespie.org/4-good-reasons-not-to-add-fibre-to-your-diet/
Here’s our facebook event! https://www.facebook.com/events/1302345203171855/
Great guidelines Amber thank you for sharing, that gives me the confidence to commit to a zero carb January. Was planning to ditch dairy but keep avocado & olives as a bit of a crutch for the month while upping the meat. Might just go meat, seafood, eggs now.
On it Transitioning down VLC this week. Going to do a fast NYE before ZCing it up hardcore.
This is my last ‘regular’ meal before starting my month of zero carb. An omelet with some onion and jalapeños. I am officially out of veggies and my freezer is stocked with meat. I will be including dairy. Today I will use my new sous vide to cookup a prime rib and some freshly processed beef I was gifted for Christmas. Wish me luck!
Guys, I’m so excited for January, but I’m also afraid! But I’m going for this 
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