August 1, 2020 Online Meetup Scheduled

We are continuing to use Zoom, which is free to download, for our online meetups. Meetups will continue online until it is possible to reserve meeting rooms.

DETAILS

The next meetup will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020 using zoom at the following URL (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89740828583?pwd=S05nYno2Q0ZJQStUTnpZUmJlUXhyUT09) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

AGENDA

9:30 AM – Small talk while people get settled

9:40 AM – Introductions

• Introduction question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

10:00 AM – Announcements

• Next Meetups

  • September 5- Location TBD

  • October 3 - Location TBD

  • November 7 - Location TBD

10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

• Recipe Walkthru - None

• Share keto treats if any (none required, but feel free to share if desired)

10:20 AM – Main Topics

• Keto Story - None planned

• Main Topics - Should we get the book club going?

• Additional topics generated during discussion.

11:20 AM – Volunteers / Suggestions for next meeting story / recipe / topic

11:30 AM – Small talk until you are ready to leave.

SIGN UP

Be sure to signup on meetup.com if you are interested in coming.

July 11, 2020 Meetup Recap

We had 7 Ketonians attend the online meetup on July 11, 2020.

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:

• Doing gut repair

• Ready to start exercising.

• Ready to get serious again.

• 90 pounds lost!

Announcements

Next meetups will be:

• August 1 - Location TBD

• September 5 - Location TBD

• October 3 - Location TBD

Recipes

No recipes were shared

Ketonian Story

No story was shared this month.

MAIN TOPIC / ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

The main topic was What are your suggestions for a book club? Here is some of the discussion and other topics:

• Book Club

  • Book suggestions

    • Why We get Sick by Benjamin Bikman, PhD

    • Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD

    • Eat Rich, Live Long by Ivor Cummins & Jeffery Gerber, MD

    • Sacred Cow by Diana Rodgers & Robb Wolf

    • The Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino, MD

    • The Carnivore Cookbook by Maria and Craig Emmerich

  • Try to pick book before next Meetup so we can schedule the book club then.

  • Use a poll to determine best time to meet.

• Tried beef liver and it was OK

• Eichtens Buffalo Liver braunschweiger - no fillers, and tastes great

• Online and Other Conferences

  • Maria Emmerich Keto Adapted Virtual Conference

  • Low Carb San Diego Virtual Conference $49 with “Virtual2020” discount code before 8/1

  • Low Carb International All Stars

  • Sleep Summit

  • KetoCon Online 2020 Video List

    • Tickets $99

  • Dr Ben Bocchicchio (presenter at Low Carb San Diego)

    • His lecture

    • Video of exercises and machines

    • Video of a workout with an older woman

    • Exercise Coach offers similar workouts in Eden Prairie and Minnetonka

• Home made Bacon Recipe

• Sarah Hallberg Cancer is in remission

Plans for Next Meetup

• Date and Location - August 1 - Online

• Recipe walk trough - None

• Keto Story - None

• Main Topic(s) - None

July 11, 2020 Online Meetup Scheduled

We are continuing to use Zoom, which is free to download, for our online meetups. Meetups will continue online until it is possible to reserve meeting rooms.

Details

The next meetup will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020 using zoom at the following URL (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85680007647) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

AGENDA

9:30 AM – Small talk while people get settled

9:40 AM – Introductions

• Introduction question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

10:00 AM – Announcements

• Next Meetups

  • August 1 - Location TBD

  • September 5- Location TBD

  • October 3 - Location TBD

10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

• Recipe Walkthru - None

• Share keto treats if any (none required, but feel free to share if desired)

10:20 AM – Main Topics

• Keto Story - None planned

• Main Topics - What are your suggestions for a book club?

• Additional topics generated during discussion.

11:20 AM – Volunteers / Suggestions for next meeting story / recipe / topic

11:30 AM – Small talk until you are ready to leave.

SIGN UP

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June 6, 2020 Meetup Recap

We had 13 Ketonians attend the online meetup on June 6, 2020.

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:

• A thyroid issue was discovered.

• Negative side-effects with statins

  • Maybe try a CAC scan to measure calcification.

• Re-committing to intermittent fasting

• Down 80 pounds

• Improved mental clarity

• Reduced snacking

• Keto Chow increased blood sugar

• Trying to start fasting

• Increased walking

• Quarantine not good for a social person

• Trying to establish a routine

Announcements

Next meetups will be:

• July 11 - Location TBD (Skipping July 4)

• August 1 - Location TBD

• September 5 - Location TBD

Recipes

No recipes were shared

Ketonian Story

No story was shared this month.

MAIN TOPIC / ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

The main topic was What are some non-weight-loss related health improvements you have seen from Keto? Here is some of the discussion and other topics:

• Non-weight loss improvements

  • No longer hangry

  • No need for CPAP

  • No need for pain meds

  • Improved mental clarity

  • Reduced cravings

  • Improved inflammation

• Almond flour is high in phytic acid

  • Could try Hazel nut or pecan flour

• Dry eyes

  • Improve Hydration and electrolytes

  • Beverly Meyer post about dry eyes

• Try protein after workouts

• Hard to get as much passive exercise

• Sprinting

• Keto Movies

  • Fat: A Documentary

  • The Big Fat Fix

  • The Widowmaker

  • Extra Time Movie

• Keto Books

  • The Obesity Code - Jason Fung, MD

  • The Diabetes Code - Jason Fung, MD

  • Keto. - Maria Emmerich, Craig Emmerich

  • Eat Rich and Live Long - Ivor Cummins, Dr. Jeffry Gewrber

  • Life in the Fasting Lane - Jason Fung MD, Eve Mayer, Megan Ramos

  • The PCOS Plan - Nadia Brito Pateguana, ND, Jason Fung, MD

• There is an interest in a book club. See the Facebook group to answer a poll to gauge interest

• Read the fine print all all your labels

• A number of products were mentioned.

  • Cod Liver

  • Pork King Good pork rinds

  • Epic Beef Liver Bites

  • Frozen pill sized liver pieces

  • Ancestral Supplements Beef Liver

  • Julie Fox’s Chicken Liver Pate

  • Heka Good Foods bars

  • NutriKeto products

  • The Keto Scoop ice cream

  • Keto Primo BBQ Sauces

Plans for Next Meetup

• Date and Location - July 11 - Online

• Recipe walk trough - None

• Keto Story - None

• Main Topic(s) - What are your suggestions for a book club?

June 6, 2020 Online Meetup Scheduled

This is our third online meeting. We are using zoom which is free to download, install and use. The Hennepin county library meeting rooms for April and May have been canceled due to COVID-19. Please be patient with each other as we learn how to use the online meeting tools.

DETAILS

The next meetup will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020 using zoom at the following URL (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86274109826) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

AGENDA

9:30 AM – Small talk while people get settled

9:40 AM – Introductions

- Introduction question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

10:00 AM – Announcements

- Next Meetups

o July 11 - Location TBD (Skipping July 4)

o August 1 - Location TBD

o September 5- Location TBD

10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

- Recipe Walkthru - None

- Share keto treats if any (none required, but feel free to share if desired)

10:20 AM – Main Topics

- Keto Story - None planned

- Main Topics - What are some non-weight-loss related health improvement you have seen from Keto?

- Additional topics generated during discussion.

11:20 AM – Volunteers / Suggestions for next meeting story / recipe / topic

11:30 AM – Small talk until you are ready to leave.

SIGN UP

Be sure to signup on meetup.com if you are interested in coming.

May 2, 2020 Meetup Recap

We had 16 Ketonians attend our second online meetup on May 2, 2020.

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:

• A1C down to 6.1 without any insulin

• 70 lbs lost

• Continuing to lose weight.

• Had to take an antibiotic.

• Home made Caesar dressing.

• Back to Keto - having Tandoori chicken.

• Having a few troubles after 2 years on Keto.

• Trying to stay away from keto sweets.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next meetups will be:

• June 6 - Location TBD

• July 11 - Location TBD (Skipping July 4)

• August 1 - Location TBD

RECIPES

No recipes were shared.

KETONIAN STORY

No story was shared this month.

MAIN TOPIC / ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION

The main topic was What inspires you to stay with keto? Here are some of the discussion for this and other topics:

• LCBO.com - Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Lists the carb contents of alcohols

• Leonard’s blog - https://www.ravefoods.com/blogs/some-pretty-rave-blogging

• Barefoot Life Podcast

• Shawn Baker’s MeatRx site

• FAT: A documentary - available on Amazon Prime Video

• Autophagy Training on edx.org

• Joovv red light tharapy

• Amber O’hearn for carnivore https://www.mostly-fat.com/author/emirica/

• Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe https://www.ruled.me/keto-5-minute-caesar-dressing/

• Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding https://lowcarbyum.com/simple-chia-seed-vanilla-pudding/

• http://www.wholesomeyum.com - Check out her line of Bestii sweeteners. She has 4 different ones, some are meant for baking

• Weight loss protein suggestions:

  • .6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight

  • 7 grams of protein per ounce in most meats

• Ketocon.org has 2018 videos available for free. 2019 coming.

• Biotin to help with hair loss.

• Ketotarian by Dr. Will Cole for a vegetarian version of keto.

• Ketogenic forums

PLANS FOR NEXT MEETUP

• Date and Location - June 6 - Most likely online

• Recipe walk through - None

• Keto Story - None

• Main Topic(s) - What are some non-weight-loss related health improvement you have seen from Keto.

May 2, 2020 Online Meetup Scheduled

This is our second experiment at an online meeting. We are using zoom which is free to download, install and use. The Hennepin county library meeting rooms for April and May have been canceled due to COVID-19. Please be patient with each other as we learn how to use the online meeting tools.

DETAILS

The next meetup will be held Saturday, May 2, 2020 using zoom at the following URL (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89325745578) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

AGENDA

9:30 AM – Small talk while people get settled

9:40 AM – Introductions

- Introduction question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

10:00 AM – Announcements

- Next Meetups

o June 6 - Location TBD

o July 11 - Location TBD (Skipping July 4)

o August 1 - Location TBD

10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

- Recipe Walkthru - None

- Share keto treats if any (none required, but feel free to share if desired)

10:20 AM – Main Topics

- Keto Story - None planned

- Main Topics - What inspires you to stay with keto?

- Additional topics generated during discussion.

11:20 AM – Volunteers / Suggestions for next meeting story / recipe / topic

11:30 AM – Small talk until you are ready to leave.

SIGN UP

Be sure to signup on meetup.com if you are interested in coming.

April 4, 2020 Meetup Recap

We had 17 Ketonians attend our first online meetup on April 4, 2020.

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:

• Eating pork rinds

• Improving brain fog

• Walking

• Trying to maintain a positive attitude.

Announcements

Next meetups will be:

• May 2 - Online

• June 6 - Location TBD

• July 11 - Location TBD (Skipping July 4)

Recipes

No recipes were shared.

Ketonian Story

No story was shared this month.

Main Topic / Additional Discussion

There was no formal topic but much of the discussion was centered around COVID-19 and social distancing.

• Keep Keto foods in the house, we chatted about Quest chips available at Target

• Discussing others in our households.  Don't feel bad about offering some simple starting steps, even if they aren't full Keto to you.

• Work on reducing stress, get outside, meditate

• Minute Clinics are still open, they have increased their procedures to keep things safe.  Melissa works at the Maplewood location, she is working to be extremely clean to ensure it's safe. She offered to have people message her privately if you want to find out when she's working.

• Lots of people getting outside and walking.

• Ordering foods online does seem to help in terms of not being tempted to buy foods which may not work for your Keto

• Keeping busy helps to prevent too much snacking

• Connecting with others like we did today through online tools

• There may be a Keto event held in Minneapolis on July 11, pandemic permitting.

Plans for Next Meetup

• Date and Location - May 2 - Online (For those interested, set your zoom background to something to reflect your personality.)

• Recipe walk through - None

• Keto Story - None

• Main Topic(s) - What inspires you to stay with keto.

April 4, 2020 Online Meetup Scheduled

This is our first experiment at an online meeting. We are using zoom which is free to download, install and use. The Hennepin county library meeting rooms for April and May have been canceled due to COVID-19. Please be patient with each other as we learn how to use the online meeting tools.

Details

The next meetup will be held Saturday, April 4, 2020 using zoom at the following URL (https://zoom.us/j/626824289) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

Agenda

9:30 AM – Small talk while people get settled

9:40 AM – Introductions

- Introduction question: What is a recent ketogenic success or what brings you here today?

10:00 AM – Announcements

- Next Meetups

o May 2 - Location TBD (May be online)

o June 6 - Location TBD

o July 11 - Location TBD (Skipping July 4)

10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

- Recipe Walkthru - None

- Share keto treats if any (none required, but feel free to share if desired)

10:20 AM – Main Topics

- Keto Story - None planned

- Main Topics - Open

- Additional topics generated during discussion.

11:20 AM – Volunteers / Suggestions for next meeting story / recipe / topic

11:30 AM – Small talk until you are ready to leave.

Sign Up

Be sure to signup on meetup.com if you are interested in coming.

April 4, 2020 Meetup Canceled

Hennepin County Library has canceled our reservation for the meeting room on April 4, 2020. Therefore our April 4, 2020 meetup is canceled.

The next meetup is scheduled for May 2, 2020 at the Augsburg Library. Sorry for the inconvenience and we look forward to seeing you in May.