Week 2 of the carnivore "experiment" was less strict than week 1, with the addition of eggs and other meat sources - mainly chicken, fish and organ meats.
So how was it?
Adding in the extra foods made the week a lot more enjoyable. Where I think I could do the lion diet if I needed to, I could happily largely stick to what I ate during week 2 for a reasonable duration.
Most of the results were along similar lines to week 1, however meal prep was more interesting and the meals themselves were also less boring. I have still been avoiding herbs and spices, with the exception of some pepper this week
The Detail
Weight loss continued though at a much reduced rate, around 1/2 kg down this week.
TMI section. Reduced frequency of bowel movements continued this week, even though it felt like I was eating more. Still no constipation symptoms, but it still just seemed like there was significantly less waste product to be moved. When movements do happen they're quick and easy, so all in all this seems like a pro.
Intestinal "unrest" has quietened down and isn't noticeable. This could be due to the added variety or just that I've adapted
The Cheat
Well, sort of. We were out away from home one night towards the end of the week and decided to grab some Maccas for dinner, which is not something we have very often at all. I expected some bloating/discomfort and there was a bit of that, but I also noticed that my nose started a slight run which made me realise I'd been blowing my nose a lot less frequently during the past week. I'm usually good for a nose blow to start the day but hadn't been doing that for a few days. Something to look into. I also found it not as enjoyable to eat
Week 3
So onto week 3. This week will include dairy (super exciting!) and basically anything that comes from an animal.
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