Meetup Recap

May 7, 2022 Meetup Recap

We had 6 Ketonians attend the Ice Cream Social meetup on May 7, 2022.

Announcements

  • Next Meetups will be

    • June 4 - Brookdale Library - Brooklyn Center

    • July 2 - NO MEETUP

    • August 6 - Location TBD

  • Book Club -

Main Topic / Additional Discussion

November 6, 2021 Meetup Recap

We had 6 Ketonians attend the online meetup on November 6, 2021.

INTRODUCTION

We introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Next Meetups will be

    • December 4 - Online

    • January 1 - Online

    • February 5 - Location TBD

  • Book Club


MAIN TOPIC / ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

The main topic was open. Here were some items brought up during discussion:

September 4, 2021 Meetup Recap

We had 5 Ketonians attend the online meetup on September 4, 2021.

Introduction

We introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

A few responses included:

  • Looking for a keto group that is well informed.

  • Moved to a new area and looking for support.

Announcements

  • Next Meetups will be

    • October 2 - Golden Valley Library.

    • November 6 - Location TBD

    • December 4 - Location TBD

  • Book Club

    • We concluded the book club for The Case for Keto by Gary Taubes.

    • Next book will be ???


MAIN TOPIC / ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

The main topic was open. Here were some items brought up during discussion:

August 7, 2021 Meetup Recap

We had 7 Ketonians attend the in-person meetup on August 7, 2021.

Introduction

We introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

A few responses included:

  • 3 years following the ketogenic lifestyle

  • Ketogenic lifestyle not diet.

  • No longer worried about dementia or diabetes side-effects.

Announcements

  • Next Meetups will be:

    • September 4 - Location Online

    • October 2 - Golden Valley Library.

    • November 6 - Location TBD

  • Book Club

Keto Treats / Recipe

  • Jacques brought a couple of samples from The Happy Healthy Buddah. The coffee cake and crackers were excellent. They may have mail order available soon.

Main Topic / Additional Discussion

The main topic was open. Here were some items brought up during discussion:

July 3, 2021 Meetup Recap

We had 6 Ketonians attend the online meetup on July 3, 2021.

Introduction

We introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

A few responses included:

Announcements

  • Next meetups will be:

    • August 7 - Brookdale Library (Creekside Room) Limited to 12 people, so make your reservation.

    • September 4 - Online meeting due to the holiday

    • October 2 - Location TBD (Likely in person)

  • Book Club

Main Topic / Additional Discussion

We discussed how to incorporate live an online meetings as we go forward. No firm decisions were made but we will try to have in person meetings, but can go online during bad weather or during holiday weekends to allow people to be more flexible with their time.

Additional item discussed included:

June 5, 2021 Meetup Recap

We had 7 Ketonians attend the online meetup on June 5, 2021.

Introduction

We introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

A few responses included:

  • Didn't gain weight during Covid.

  • Boyfriend has better blood pressure.

  • Lost another 5 pounds this month.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Next meetups will be:

    • July 3 - Location Online

    • August 7 - Location TBD (Likely In Person)

    • September 4 - Location TBD (Likely In Person)

  • Book Club

MAIN TOPIC / ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

The main topic was open. Here is some of the discussion and other topics:

  • Matt Barrie is a Type I diabetic on clubhouse.

  • Maria Emmerich has a Protein Sparing Modified fast book. About 2 - 3 pages of content, the rest recipes

  • l citrulline is a good supplement for workout recovery.

May 1, 2021 Meetup Recap

We had 7 Ketonians attend the online meetup on May 1, 2021.

Introduction

We introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

A few responses included:

  • Mom went keto and is feeling great.

  • Best HDL ever.

  • Compliments from customers

  • Improving metal attitudes

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Next meetups will be:

    • June 6 - Location TBD

    • July 3 - Location TBD

    • August 7 - Location TBD

  • Book Club

MAIN TOPIC / ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

The main topic was open. Here is some of the discussion and other topics:

April 3, 2021 Meetup Recap

We had 8 Ketonians attend the online meetup on April 3, 2021.

Introductions

We introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

A few of the responses included:

  • Getting back to mostly carnivore

  • Lion diet (all meat) for March. Lost 12 pounds.

  • 20 pounds from weight goal

  • Here for the comradery

  • Needed community with people doing the same stuff

  • Co-workers didn’t eat the donuts

  • Back in Keto after finishing school.

  • Recovering from surgery

  • Love using the fastic fasting app https://web.fastic.com/

Announcements

  • Next meetups will be:

    • May 1 - Location TBD

    • June 6 - Location TBD

    • July 3 - Location TBD

  • Book Club

Main Topic / Additional Discussion

The main topic was open. Here is some of the discussion and other topics:

March 6, 2021 Meetup Recap

We had 5 Ketonians attend the online meetup on March 6, 2021.

INTRODUCTIONS

We introduced ourselves and answered the question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

A few of the responses include:

  • Too much protein caused high blood sugar

  • Trying a Lion Diet for March

  • Keepin' on keepin' on

  • Helping friend go keto.

  • Prepare for surgery

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next meetups will be:

  • April 3 - Location TBD

  • May 1 - Location TBD

  • June 6 - Location TBD

Next Book Club Continued

  • Continuing after March meetup (Section 3)

  • End Your Carb Confusion - Eric Westman MD and Amy Berger, CMS

MAIN TOPIC / ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

The main topic was open. Here is some of the discussion and other topics: