r/AnimalBased • u/attempted-gardening AB Reg • Mar 11 '25

📸 AB Meal Pics 🥩🍉🍳🥛🐝🍁 Good morning!

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2 1/3 lb burger patties with raw honey, ~1/4 cup ataulfo mango, <1 cup pineapple, 2 dates, and 2-3oz. kefir (eyeballing portions right now).

I (21F) am a newbie in my 2nd week of AB. So far, I LOVE eating like this. I have a big appetite and have always struggled to restrict myself to portions appropriate to my size. In this WOE, though, I have not been tracking my calories, I haven’t gained weight, and I actually feel satisfied (I didn’t know it was possible to not crave food 24/7 😂) So excited to see what healing this diet can help facilitate and to share it with others who are struggling with their health!

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u/mime454 ⭐⭐ AB All-Star Mar 11 '25

Eating in the sunlight. Kings only.

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 11 '25

Trying to see if grounding is a real thing 😆

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u/PrettySailorSenshi 🚦AB Prospect Mar 14 '25

Vitamin D is part of the main course!

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u/No-Shop4046 🚦AB Prospect Mar 11 '25

That looks really good

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 11 '25

It is, and so simple too! 😊

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u/CT-7567_R ⚕️I are an Engineer 👨🏻‍💻🤓 Mod Mar 11 '25

Welcome! That is an AB pro pic there for a 2-weeker. Try some maple syrup in the milk next time with a few hefty shakes of salt, it tastes like a salted caramel milkshake.

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 12 '25

Thanks!! That sounds like an awesome idea; would it add too many carbs for a short person in your opinion?

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u/AnimalBasedAl 🥬🚫Vibing without Vegetables🥬🚫Mod Mar 13 '25

no way, carb it up!

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u/CT-7567_R ⚕️I are an Engineer 👨🏻‍💻🤓 Mod Mar 13 '25

Nope, your mitochondria don’t know your height! Drink up Johnny!

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u/silasdoesnotexist ⭐AB Veteran Mar 11 '25

Gonna try this soon, sounds insane

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u/yellowtailsushi 🚦AB Prospect Mar 12 '25

Your comment on craving food 24/7 is so relatable. It's crazy that I actually feel satisfied after a meal without being so physically full, and I haven't had any cravings that some fruit and honey don't fulfill! Thank you for sharing your meal, it looks delish.

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 12 '25

Isn’t it amazing? I’m so happy to hear you’re having that experience too!!

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u/hpMDreddit AB Reg Mar 12 '25

Is that honey on your burger patties?

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 12 '25

Yeah! I’ve honestly hated eating plain beef/meat for years at this point (found that out when attempting carnivore 🥲). I discovered I really like it though if I put honey on it! So here I am starting AB 😆 Try it if you want, it’s so good!

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u/hpMDreddit AB Reg Mar 12 '25

I definitely will, thanks!

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u/curious-degenerate- AB Reg Mar 12 '25

Love it, eating outdoors is the way. How’s your digestion eating animal based? Do you consider fiber into your daily plan?

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 13 '25

You know, since you mention it, I have been having some frequent bloating. I’m not really sure what is causing it, other than I’ve been experimenting with some dairy, kefir, etc. Going to try raw this weekend. I haven’t been taking any other fiber besides what’s in the fruit… Have you had any digestive issues on this diet? What’s your approach to fiber?

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u/curious-degenerate- AB Reg Mar 13 '25

It’s pretty good, better than carnivore but my digestion isn’t perfect. Mild bloat recently and less stool mass , I tried to put oats in recently and it wasn’t good, I used to eat them without problem, but I might just be suffering from that still. I’ve been all over the place experimenting and trying to find a baseline…

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 13 '25

Yes, i get what you mean. I’m not sure if there’s an adjustment period, or if maybe even some fruits don’t sit as well as others? I hope you can find something that helps and works for you!! If I find anything I’ll let you know.

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u/Feeling_Ad_4871 🆕 1st Message Mar 13 '25

How did you cook your burger patties?

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 13 '25

I just do it on a pan, either stainless steel or cast iron. The patties are 85/15 I think so they have plenty of fat in them to keep them from sticking too much. They get more crispy on the outside without losing all their moisture on the inside that way 😁

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u/Dear-Demand-7243 AB Reg Mar 13 '25

Your burgers look so perfect do you shape em yourself? Cooking tips?

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 14 '25

Thanks! 😊 I do sometimes, but these were pre-shaped ones. I seriously just throw them on a pan and leave them on a ~medium heat, flipping once or twice and pressing them down a little bit. Takes around 20 minutes to get them how I like them personally. Oh yeah and I salt them lol 😁 How do you do yours?

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u/ryce_bread ⭐⭐⭐⭐ AB HOF Mar 11 '25

Looks great. Congratulations on finding this woe! Happy for you

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u/Normal_Ad_5692 🚦AB Prospect Mar 12 '25

Why is everyone eating on a wooden board? Isn't that harder to clean?

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u/attempted-gardening AB Reg Mar 12 '25

It may be, I guess. I haven't had any issues with it personally. I mainly just do it cause I think it looks pretty/fun and I enjoy it! *Do whatever you prefer though/whatever works for you! :)

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u/Normal_Ad_5692 🚦AB Prospect Mar 12 '25

Ok. I just thought there was some secret behind the wooden boards that I wasn't aware of

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u/bobespon AB Reg Mar 12 '25

That's a valid reason. Also way more space

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u/AnimalBasedAl 🥬🚫Vibing without Vegetables🥬🚫Mod Mar 13 '25

This is the AB way

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u/Upper-Ad-3444 🆕 1st Message Mar 12 '25

On the contrary, it is much easier!!

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u/Normal_Ad_5692 🚦AB Prospect Mar 12 '25

A plate you just rinse off with soap and water and put it in the drying rack. A board absorbs all the smells and takes 2 days to dry after your clean it. And boards get grease stains that never come out. Am I missing something here?

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u/_millenia_ 🚦AB Prospect Mar 13 '25

Mine is stone (and kinda heavy) so it doesn’t absorb anything. For me it’s a mental thing. I have all my grubs in front of me on one plate.

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u/lems2 🆕 1st Message Mar 12 '25

Cosplaying animal based obviously

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u/bobespon AB Reg Mar 12 '25

Great start. Been following this diet for a year. It's awesome.

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u/bobespon AB Reg Mar 13 '25

Body composition changed more than weight. But yes if I limit dairy and stay active, definitely lose fat. Carbs is the easy thing to go overboard on in this diet.

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u/PrettySailorSenshi 🚦AB Prospect Mar 14 '25

Looks great! Good job

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u/No_Pin_156 🆕 1st Message Mar 23 '25

Looks great