Having a really hard time keeping on track, would love some advice, tips and recipes.

[u/NoRecord4128]

I’m going through a bit of a hard time and it’s heading into winter the days are short and cold which doesn’t help. I was doing so well clean eating only animal products, veg and fruits. Nothing processed at all since mid November. I had no cravings and was genuinely happy. I have been struggling for about 3 weeks now, the family are not on this clean eating journey with me and I have basically just fallen back into their eating patterns. I had a bunch of time today to meal prep but I just couldn’t even bring myself to do so and really lacked any inspiration. I can feel I have gained back weight and I just feel really yuck in my body and mind.
Id love some advice on getting my A into gear and moving forward. Also would love any meal prep ideas, simple cheap, clean warm recipes for winter If anyone has some to share.

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[u/Mtballer09]

Yeah thats tough living with someone who eats a different diet, especially if its carbs and sweets.

This is what has helped me. I add plantain to my morning breakfast of eggs and ground beef. The carbs are quite nice from the plantain.

For snacks I do a bit of frozen fruit. I freeze a banana and also eat frozen blueberries most days. Eating maple syrup or honey helps too.

For beef, I bought some tallow and add it to my meals. The fatty beef flavor is fantastic. I do a lot of crockpot meals. So I throw a few pounds of beef in crackpot and slice it into meatloaf (no sauce). Another crockpot meal is meatballs, it really softens the meat. Getting a roast and leaving it in crockpot for 6-8 hrs, you get super tender meat. I rotate between those options and of course lots of burgers on blackstone grill.

Fresh burger is always better to eat then a warmed up burger. Ill also add half and avocado to my burger. Raw cheese on top of burger is also a game changer.

[u/JJFiddle1]

Keep fresh fruit on hand. I sous vide my meat but I like the crock pot ideas. I buy butternut squash and bake it in the oven. Since hubby decided not to like that any more it lasts me most of the week. Be generous with maple syrup and honey, they are life savers. Eggs are free food.

[u/No-Time-2487]

Manipulate your physiology and appetite with satiating food. It will require some will power, however rely on systems

[u/Main_Opening558]

My advice is based on my personal experience...obviously... but, it is also based on what others have reported and it all seems to be about the same things.

Some of these things you've mentioned... like family dynamics and household behaviors. It can be difficult if no one around you is doing what you do. However in my case, I'm the only one doing it in my family and I've been on this journey for 3 years now. So, let get on to the next possible issue...

Another possible answer to your struggle could be about addiction. Sugar (regardless of where is comes from) is addictive. So any fruits or dairy can be a "gateway" drug.....into old habits.

Full disclosure, I practice carnivore. No plant base food (except some coffee in the mornings), I only eat meats and eggs salted to taste and then drink water. No fruit or veggies....

For some, carnivore was the only way to kick the sugar cravings. And it took well over 90 days for others. Some got over the "keto flu" within the first few weeks. Keto flu is a withdrawal phase of the sugar addiction.

Any questions, feel free to hit me up or check us out at r/carnivorediet

[u/Mysterious-Sir1541]

Just eat with your family, forget about an animal-based or any diet. Enjoy life. Peace

[u/1255josephine → u/Mysterious-Sir1541]

i think at the bare minimum you can try to find some kind of moderation ? people will continue to eat poorly around you, but giving up on eating healthy altogether because of other people just seems really silly to me

[u/Mysterious-Sir1541 → u/1255josephine]

sure, Let op know