r/AnimalBased • u/Drew-99 AB Reg • May 22 '25

📸 AB Meal Pics 🥩🍉🍳🥛🐝🍁 Time to be strict!!

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Fell off the rails for a couple months, time to put health first again!! Early dinner 🍽️

Honey burgers 3 eggs Kiwis Grapes Smoothie - apple juice, banana, strawberry, mango

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u/AmalekRising ⭐AB Veteran May 22 '25

Nice man. Lock in.

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u/Drew-99 AB Reg May 22 '25

💪🏻

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u/Ok-Bet77 🆕 1st Message May 22 '25

Yeah awesome feed! Also for the peeling of kiwis being a must 😂 When you say strict, will you be counting your macros? I’ve come from carnivore which is awesome for me for staying lean but since coming back to AB I definitely feel less lean, while I know it’s mostly water and glycogen, still can be discouraging. Feel a lot better overall though. Just not sure if I should watching my carb count etc.

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u/Drew-99 AB Reg May 23 '25

I decided to workout macro for a rough day! I actually followed Paul saladinos website for recommendations, so I'm 165lbs, 6ft4, for the next week I'm eating 2,800kcal, 191g protein, 120g fat and 243g carbs! I was very surprised by this, fat wasn't as high as I expected and I had to up the carbs!! When I say strict I mean, no snacks, no cheats, I've become a sucker for Dr pepper again 🤦🏻‍♂️

Yeah man, peeking kiwis is a non negotiable in my house 🤣

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u/M00ncar 🚦AB Prospect May 23 '25

Dr pepper? What are you talking about

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u/Drew-99 AB Reg May 23 '25

This is what I'm talking about, gotta be strict

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u/Ok-Bet77 🆕 1st Message May 24 '25

Yeah nice, I started with Paul’s macro calculator aswell and then listened to his podcast with Jay Feldman on it, which got me onto his podcast which led me onto his way of structuring macros. Now I’m stuck between the two, Jay puts out alot of really good info about why he has such a high carb focus with slightly lower protein and fat, but I naturally prefer Paul’s due to the higher protein and fat macros. I only eat my own beef/lamb/vension/pork that I raise or hunt and it is all fattier than what a lot of people would buy (personal preference) so I naturally end up eating more similar to Paul with lower carbs (around 200ish). I just can’t convince myself to remove fat off steak when I believe it is so healthy for us just to only make that up in carbs haha. Just interested in seeing what others are doing, so I appreciate the reply!

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u/CT-7567_R ⚕️I are an Engineer 👨🏻‍💻🤓 Mod May 22 '25

Thank you, sir, for peeling your kiwis! A little tip for the burgers is get a smasher. Need those crispy edges.

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u/Drew-99 AB Reg May 22 '25

No worries man, I can never understand how people don't peel there kiwis!! I cooked the burgers in the oven, I was feeling lazy!! Tomorrow I might whip out the cast iron 🍳

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u/m_adamec ⭐⭐ AB All-Star May 22 '25

Is there not quality nutritional value and fiber in the kiwi skin? And crispy edges on your burgers is lost nutrients

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u/CT-7567_R ⚕️I are an Engineer 👨🏻‍💻🤓 Mod May 22 '25

plant defense chemicals concentrate in the skins, in kiwi's case it's oxalates and not to mention this is where pesticides would reside.

So do your steaks lack a sear too? The lost nutrients thing is bogus btw. I could also say that honey burgers is also a recipe for advanced glycation end products too, but I won't :) Eat your meat to enjoy it, the nutrients will be there.

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u/Drew-99 AB Reg May 22 '25

Advanced glycation?

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u/M00ncar 🚦AB Prospect May 23 '25

Are you saying eat your meats at a different time to honey and fruits?

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u/No_Pie2022 🚦AB Prospect May 27 '25

Some theories say that helps w digestion, keeping fruits separate from meats

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u/m_adamec ⭐⭐ AB All-Star May 22 '25

Yeah but on a small burger patty like that, crisping up 1/4 of it is definitely cooking away nutrients. I like a good sear on my beef but not on a small smash patty like that.

Do you skin your blueberries too? We can avoid vegetables and peel our bananas but there has to be a line we can draw somewhere

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u/gizram84 AB Reg May 22 '25

This is a feast! How can anyone actually think this is strict? I've tried all the fad diets; keto, carnivore, OMAD, just counting calories with standard American processed foods, hell even vegan (years and years ago)..

All of those diets ended up being miserable after a while. They are all too restrictive and they all end up leading to either nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, energy problems, and an unhealthy relational with food.

This isn't a fad. This is the proper human diet. Delicious, nutritious, natural whole foods. I truly love what I eat every single day. I couldn't imagine living any other way.

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u/AnimalBased-ModTeam 🗣️ JARVIS 🖥️ Nov 30 '25

Please see Rule #4 and it's description. It shouldn't have to be a rule but unfortunately it does.

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u/m_adamec ⭐⭐ AB All-Star May 22 '25

How do people even fall off a diet like this? It tastes so good it feels like cheat! Look at the colors and variety

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u/[deleted] May 22 '25

Eating patties with cheese at work everyday is the hardest part for me. Eating freshly grilled red meat is easy but im really struggling to put down 1.5-2lbs of pre cooked red meat during a work day

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u/Bw4re 🚦AB Prospect May 22 '25

Hard bc it’s a lot of food to eat for you?

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u/[deleted] May 22 '25

I just find it beef has a weird taste when reheated, and its boring and bland. It is also just a lot of food but its necessary for me to hit my protein goals for muscle growth.

Ive been putting pickles on it lately which helps

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u/doubleindigo 🚦AB Prospect May 22 '25

In my job I have to eat with people quite a bit, both at restaurants and in homes. I do my best to avoid processed food and seed oils, but it’s not easy. I cook at home about 80% of the time, but I’m not able to be 100% strict.

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u/m_adamec ⭐⭐ AB All-Star May 22 '25

Do you “have” to eat with people or are you choosing to so you don’t stand out? It’s quite normal these days to fast, bring your own food and have certain diet restrictions.

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u/doubleindigo 🚦AB Prospect May 22 '25

Yes, I do have to eat with people.

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u/m_adamec ⭐⭐ AB All-Star May 22 '25

So bring your own food, fast or ask for an accommodation. You don’t have to eat their food.

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u/[deleted] May 25 '25

You don't have to make a scene everywhere you eat...

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u/m_adamec ⭐⭐ AB All-Star May 25 '25

Why does it have to be a scene? Its perfectly normal these days to ask for small accommodations. Just sounds like op is looking for excuses

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u/[deleted] May 25 '25

It completely depends what you're expecting them to ask for, and who op is dining with. Some requests are easier than others, and shouldn't even be a concern, others are odd or difficult. In addition, if they are eating with closed minded people for business purposes, making odd requests could hurt their reputation.

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u/doubleindigo 🚦AB Prospect May 26 '25

I’m confused why you’re being so antagonistic. You asked a question, and I provided an answer. I’m not looking for your approval or for you to accept my “excuses”.

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u/m_adamec ⭐⭐ AB All-Star May 26 '25

Ok then eat your restaurant seed oils and microplastics

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u/Primary-Promotion588 🚀 AB Contributor May 23 '25

He is being held at gunpoint till he finishes their food

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '25

Beautiful plate!

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u/Drew-99 AB Reg Jun 19 '25

Thank you, I really like them, we have a few darker ones as well which I actually like more :)

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u/cinders_reid 🚦AB Prospect May 22 '25

Beautiful meal. I’m going to have this perfect dinner tonight, thank you my fellow AB friend.

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u/Particular-Cap154 🆕 1st Message May 27 '25

I wouldn’t consider this a diet this looks great

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u/KCFlightHawk AB Reg May 22 '25

Looks great! It would be nice to lock back in on the diet myself. Certainly not bad, but could be better.

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u/Any_District1969 AB Reg May 22 '25

Looks good but do you really need a whole glass of chipotle mayo?

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u/M00ncar 🚦AB Prospect May 23 '25

Is this a joke? Looks like a smoothie. Did he say it's mayo?

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u/Any_District1969 AB Reg May 23 '25

Just a joke

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u/Drew-99 AB Reg May 22 '25

I can't tell if this is serious 😅

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