July 7, 2018 Meeting Recap

We had 20 Ketonians attend this meetup on July 7, 2018 held at the Brookdale Library in Brooklyn Center, MN.

Small Talk

We had small talk for a few minutes while people gathered.

Introductions

We each introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent keto success?

Several items were mentioned, improved A1Cs, reduction of diabetes medications, loss of weight, improved mental clarity, broken weight loss plateaus.  One nurse practitioner is a keto convert after reading the Diabetes Code by Jason Fung. And there was more that I didn't get written down!

Announcements

Next meetups will be:

  • August 4 at Thomson Reuters in Eagan
    (Ro's workplace : 610 Opperman Dr, Eagan, MN 55123)
  • September 8 at Thomson Reuters in Eagan
    (Ro's workplace : 610 Opperman Dr, Eagan, MN 55123)
  • October 6 at a location to be determined.

Picnic updates:

Finding a picnic location on August 11 has proven to be challenging.  I haven't been able to reserve a location.  So we may have the picnic September 8 after the meetup.  We will be discussing on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/MinnesotaKetonians/.

Treats

John brought some Coleslaw.

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Beth brought some Smart Cakes.

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Main Topic / Additional Discussion

The main topic was: What incentives or rewards do you used to help motivate you on your keto journey?

Improved health was a common theme. Some use apps (FasTrac app) to help motivate them.

Other items mentioned over the course of the meeting:

  • Eat Rich and Live Long by Ivor Cummins and Jeffry Gerber
  • Michelle Christian is a good Nurse Practitioner at Dakota Child and Family in Burnsville, MN.
  • Dr Mark Sisson
  • Gretchen Rubin's Abstainer or Moderator discussion.
  • Spots for a sandwich/burger without the bun.
    • Red Robin
    • Five Guys
    • Portellos - Sandwiches in a bowl available
    • Subway - Sandwich as a salad
    • Jimmy Johns - Unwich

Next Topic

Our next main topic will be a recap of Ketofest.  Bring your questions and those of us who went will try to answer.

If I've forgotten anything or if there are any errors or updates necessary please contact MinnesotaKetonians@gmail.com.