Carnivores
Fitness & Health • Food • Education
For those following a carnivore way of eating. A small group to keep everything personal and friendly.
A place to offer tips and to provide motivation to keep this healthy way.
Members can share experiences, photos and advice.
A weekly livestream is planned where you can ask questions and get answers live.
Hosted by Coach Stephen who has a BSc (Hons.) in physiology and health sciences. Also as qualified phlebotomist and Specialist Practitioner status in Obesity and Diabetes.
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Live chatted 11/23/2022
Thyroid Blood Panel Explained

A very basic overview of what a full thyroid panel looks like and how to read the numbers.
Discussion of why testing for antibodies is important and how autoimmune issues are potentially detected.
0:00 Disclaimer and introduction
0:46 Hypo and Hyper definitions
1:44 Where is the thyroid and how does it know what to do
2:00 TRH
2:43 TSH
3:12 Reverse T3 and T4
6:00 T4 as a storage hormone and what it converts to
7:55 Online calculators to work out ratios
8:15 How reverse T3 and iodines are positioned
9:15 Antibodies explained in relation to TPO and TG
10:40 What a full thyroid panel looks like
13:54 Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (including Hashimoto's)
16:32 Glossary of terms relating to thyroid
16:50 Other things to consider, such as selenium and iron levels.

Isocaloric carbohydrate deprivation induces protein catabolism despite a low T3-syndrome in healthy men
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11167929/

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Welcome one and all! Avoid the dogma, be free from trolls! Help yourself and other meat-eaters to optimal health.

I am excited to launch the carnivores community. Hopefully you'll find it exciting to join me and other like-minded people on Locals.

Why here?
You may have seen me on different social media platforms already, if not why not? Ha ha. I am slightly tired by Big Tech dictating what can and can not be said. Here we will all be free from that and from the dreaded trolls. I really want to engage with everyone that's eating this way. I want folk to share their stories and excite other members. We all need motivation some time. Some accountability helps too!

Benefits
I hope this community can attract people from far and wide and entice them to become supporters and active members. What’s in it for them? The value of becoming a supporter means you can help others and add more comments and tips. You can chose to be a big supporter and get early access to my video content or weekly live hosted Q&A zooms . I hope we will all start uploading more personal content than you would normally post on other ...

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Top Tips For Starting Out

A very brief run through of the top tips from real coaching clients.
0:00 Introduction, eat a good variety
0:28 Eating for YOUR health
0:47 Commit to AT LEAST 30 days
1:14 Eat plenty of food
1:33 Eat what you actually enjoy
1:55 Do not worry about organ meats
2:16 Know what your 'why?' is. Why you are trying this. General health or auto immune issues resolution
3:03 Digestive adaptations
3:29 Be confident you are getting all the nutrients you need
3:56 Adding salt
4:40 Social situations
5:25 Transition to this way of eating
6:09 Fatty Meat is cheaper and often more beneficial
6:37 Three quick tips, eat until full, dump vegetable oils
6:52 Quick meal planner example
7:15 Dairy can stall progress, have snacks ready
7:47 The importance of support from friends and family or coaches!

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Experts Reveal Q&A Secrets You Never Knew!

00:06 Nutritionist Richard Smith ran the Cardiff half marathon on short notice
02:21 Low folate on carnivore diet and its impact on homocysteine levels
06:49 Research indicates that humans can live beyond 100 years, even on a bad diet.
09:01 Discussing the potential of living up to 120-150 years through dietary changes and historical context
13:27 Maintaining a ketogenic lifestyle enables working seven days a week with high productivity.
15:36 Healthcare spending should focus on proper nutritional advice
19:25 Discussion on the necessity and potential issues of vitamin C and calcium supplementation
21:23 Calcium and milk consumption for new life.
25:09 Topical application of supplements as an alternative to ingestion
26:57 Low nighttime blood sugar is normal due to down regulation during sleep
30:32 Recommendation of 'Kindred' by Rebecca Rag Syes as a good book
32:35 Histamines can cause various symptoms like runny nose, nausea, and headaches.
36:22 Using the Shakati helps alleviate body pains...

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Sneak peak

How about a listen to a podcast BEFORE it's general release? Well here is Dr. Abs attending our live Q&A session about longevity, looking younger and getting back to a healthy body.

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I hope you enjoy this podcast.
15th July Skool: Unlocking Secrets on HDL, Magnesium, Collagen, Protein & More
This is a recording of a Keto School live session where Richard and Stephen discuss various topics related to the ketogenic and carnivore diet. They talk about ketogenic supplements, different types of fat, cholesterol, and how to raise HDL levels. They also answer questions from listeners about dry fasting, magnesium and calcium ratios, and the benefits of a keto diet for people with neuromuscular diseases. They also touch on the topic of dairy and when it should be limited in a ketogenic diet. The question is about when to take MCT ketones for athletic performance. The answer is that you can take them about 20 minutes before exercise, but for longer events like a marathon, you may want to take them an hour or so before to allow excess fluid to pass through the system. MCT will not break a fast and can actually enhance it. The answerer also shares their personal story of how ...

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Latest Podcast

Another fascinating audio podcast.
Houston is a youtuber and health coach who had a lot of health problems since she was born. For as long as she can remember she had suffered with acne, ADD, body dysmorphia, ADHD, depression and eczema. In 2016 she started the keto diet with and even tried traditional Chinese medicine. Even though she is a personal trainer and was doing everything “right” in her healthy lifestyle she felt numb and ill.

Houston shares that her childhood is full of illnesses such as chest infections, cold sores, tonsillitis, and multiple UTIs. She also reveals that she had a sugar addiction since a very young age which she describes as almost like a monster controlling her, leading to binge eating. She talks about how she got into the fitness industry and eventually did a bodybuilding competition which made the binge eating and sugar addiction worse. She also shares her experiences with different diet and lifestyle changes like going vegan and the horrors that ...

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The Shocking Truth Behind Myths You Thought Were True!

Stephen Thomas discusses various aspects of the keto and carnivore diets, including the impact of cooking methods, the significance of blood glucose and ketone levels, and the nutritional benefits of meat. He emphasizes the importance of understanding health metrics and the adaptive nature of the body. The discussion also touches on personal experiences with dietary changes and the broader implications of nutrition on health.
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
00:31 Keto Brain Health Weekend Insights
03:41 Understanding Blood Glucose and Ketones
09:03 The Importance of Personal Experience Over Numbers
15:56 Debunking Myths About Saturated Fat
23:12 Cholesterol and Heart Disease: A Critical Analysis
28:51 Understanding the Number Needed to Treat
32:00 The Importance of Meat in Our Diet
37:39 Fasting: Benefits and Refeeding Protocols
50:32 Top Benefits of a Carnivore Diet
55:26 The Environmental Impact of Dietary Choices

Sound Bites
"It's all about the life or net benefit ...

In case you missed it!

In this Q&A, Stephen Thomas discusses various health topics, focusing on the carnivore diet, digestive health, salt intake, circadian rhythms, hydration myths, high-intensity interval training, and dietary adjustments. He emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body, the potential issues with excessive supplementation, and the benefits of a balanced approach to diet and exercise. The conversation also touches on personal experiences and practical advice for improving health and wellness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
01:10 Carnivore Diet Experience and Digestive Issues
12:06 Salt Intake and Its Effects
15:30 Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Management
21:51 Water Consumption Insights from Nature
27:54 Hydration and Its Impact on Health
30:04 The Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
38:12 Understanding Exercise Intensity and Longevity
40:48 The Role of Walking in Physical Health
46:10 Dietary Considerations for Kidney Health
49:08 Exploring Dietary ...

Great Guests : Nick Norwitz and Dr Abs

If you missed tonights live, it was great as we had two great guests pop in. The fabulous Nick Norwitz and then Dr Abs to headline at the end!

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Push for all levels
With actual workouts attached!

Online personal training

As an online coach I offer a friendly approach that deals with the fitness needs of a wide variety people. Workouts designed around your lifestyle, so workouts are simple and easy to follow and targeted to your goals. All abilities covered.

Below is an example of workouts relating to one simple exercise, a push up. I also have examples of full workouts. Just click the links and the workout will be sent direct to your device. No contacts, no sign ups etc. Straight to your device with no questions or email addresses asked for.

Beginners

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If the first exercise is too easy, skip to the next. If the next is too easy move again until you find your level. Click the link below and enjoy!

 

If the first exercise is too easy, skip to the next. If the next is too easy move again until you find your level. Click the link below and enjoy!

Beginners press up workouts

Intermediate

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Moving straight into more difficult push ups, skip to the next. If the next is too easy move again until you find your level. Click the link and enjoy!

Intermediate push up workouts

Advanced

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This final set of push ups are to change up your routine and really get your imagination AND your muscles working!

Advanced push workouts

What muscles are you working?

Beginners push up

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Push-ups / Pushups

Primary muscle group(s):

Chest

Secondary:

Abs, Shoulders, Triceps

  1. Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.

  2. Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.

  3. Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.

  4. Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.

  5. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.

  6. Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.

  7. Repeat.

    All these instructions are available in the workout program by clicking the 'i' button illustrated below

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Intermediate

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Plank to Push-Up / Pushups / Walking Plank Up-Downs

Primary muscle group(s):

Abs, Shoulders

  1. Start in the plank position with your elbows shoulder-width apart.

  2. Press yourself up from the floor one arm at a time into a push-up, maintaining your body in a straight line.

  3. Slowly return to the starting plank position the same way, one arm at a time.

  4. Repeat the movement alternating sides.

    Advanced

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Raised One-Legged / Leg Push Ups / Push-ups

Primary muscle group(s):

Chest

Secondary:

Glutes & Hip Flexors

  1. Get yourself in the push-up position with your hands flat on the ground just wider than shoulder width apart.

  2. Ensuring that there is a straight line running from your neck to your heels, lift your right leg off the ground.

  3. Keeping your right leg elevated, bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground until your chest is about two inches away from the floor.

  4. Push your body back to the starting position and then lower your right leg to the ground.

  5. Repeat the motion with the left leg elevated.

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Hormones and what they are (Short read)

Optimal hormonal balance seems associated with better long-term health outcomes. Understanding what hormones are and what they do could help you make better decisions regarding how to maintain your health. Studies suggest that most people believe chronic stress has a deleterious effect on health. Many participants in studies already knew that stress releases cortisol and adrenaline and that those hormones can cause various responses in the body. A hormone can be defined as

  • A substance, usually a peptide or steroid, produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity, such as growth or metabolism.

  • A synthetic compound that acts like a hormone in the body.

Dietary factors as well as environmental influences can have impacts on the hormonal balance with the physiology of the human body. Various studies for different conditions have looked at lowering carbohydrate intake as a tool for better regulation of hormones, many with promising results. "Other potential benefits of carbohydrate restriction may include fat mobilisation and oxidation and reductions in the TG/HDL ratio, a marker of insulin resistance" (3)

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Muscles and Health (short read

Lean muscle mass often referred to as skeletal muscle has two prime associations to optimal health;

  1. Movement

  2. Metabolic rate influence,

Your metabolic rate is influenced by muscle due to the nature of its thermogenic tissue (i.e., energy consuming). For the majority of people this is the largest single contributor to daily energy expenditure. It seems to be for this reason that any decline in skeletal muscle mass is associated with an increase in body fat mass.

In layman's terms this means that the more muscle you have the more energy you'll be using up, even when asleep. Muscle uses up energy just to maintain its mass. So good levels of lean muscle mass is associated with longevity and good health.

The geeky bit for those that want to know WHY this is...

"Because of its oxidative capacity (i.e., mitochondrial content) skeletal muscle is also a large site of fat oxidation, potentially playing a role in maintaining lipoprotein (cholesterol) and triglyceride homeostasis. Skeletal muscle is also, mostly by virtue of its mass, the primary site of blood glucose disposal; hence, maintaining skeletal muscle mass would also play a role in reducing risk for development of type II diabetes. Finally, the decline in maximal aerobic capacity with age, and with other muscular wasting conditions, including weight loss, has also been found to be due, to a large degree, to a decline in skeletal muscle mass and skeletal muscle quality." (2)

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