November 6, 2021 Meetup Scheduled

We are continuing to use Zoom, which is free to download, for our online meetups. For now meetups will include some online events and some that return to library meeting rooms.

DETAILS

The next meetup will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 using zoom at the following URL https://www.meetup.com/Minnesota-Ketonians/events/281470368/ from 9:30 to 11:30 AM followed by a book club starting ten minutes after the conclusion of the meeting.

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

      • December 4 - Online

      • January 1 - Online

      • February 5 - Location TBD

    • Book Club

      • Book club will conclude after this meetup.

      • Book - Atomic Habits by James Clear

      • We will discuss the first two sections ("The Fundamentals" and "The First Law", about 100 pages, in paperback)

  • 10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

    • Recipe Walkthru - None

  • 10:20 AM – Main Topics

    • Keto Story - None planned

    • Main Topics - None planned

    • 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.

  • 11:40 AM - Book Club

    • Book - Atomic Habits by James Clear

    • We will discuss the first two sections ("The Fundamentals" and "The First Law", about 100 pages, in paperback)

Be sure to sign up at meetup.com to reserve your place.

October 2, 2021 Meetup Scheduled

LIVE MEETING

This will be held at the Golden Valley Library meeting room in Golden Valley. The library does require face masks.

Details

The next meetup will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 9:30 AM at the Golden Valley Library meeting room in Golden Valley.

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

      • November 6 - Online

      • December 4 - Location TBD

      • January 1 - Online

    • Book Club

      • Next Book - Atomic Habits by James Clear

      • Will begin after November Meetup

  • 10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

    • Recipe Walkthru - None

  • 10:20 AM – Main Topics

    • Keto Story - None planned

    • Main Topics - As the world returns to live events, should we continue to have online options?

    • 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.

Be sure to sign up at meetup.com to reserve your place.

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:

September 4, 2021 Meetup Scheduled

We are continuing to use Zoom, which is free to download, for our online meetups. Future meetups may return to library meeting rooms.

Details

The next meetup will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021 using zoom at the following URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84149349129?pwd=S3lIa1o1eGRQYVFVNTBGeWlUcmQxdz09 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM followed by a book club starting ten minutes after the conclusion of the meeting.

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

      • October 2 - Golden Valley Library

      • November 6 - Location TBD

      • December 4 - Location TBD

    • Book Club

      • Book club will conclude after this meetup.

      • Book - The Case for Keto by Gary Taubes

      • We will discuss the chapters 8 - end of book

  • 10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

    • Recipe Walkthru - None

  • 10:20 AM – Main Topics

    • Keto Story - None planned

    • Main Topics - As the world returns to live events, should we continue to have online options?

    • 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.

  • 11:40 AM - Book Club

    • The Case for Keto by Gary Taubes

    • Chapters 8-End

Be sure to sign up at meetup.com to reserve your place.

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:

August 7, 2021 Meetup Scheduled

This is our first in-person meeting in a while. Space is limited to 12 attendees, so be sure to reserve your spot.

DETAILS

The next meetup will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 in the Creekside meeting room at the Brookdale library in Brooklyn Center from 9:30 to 11:30 AM followed by a book club starting at 11:40 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 7 - Location TBD

      • September 4 - Location TBD

      • October 2 - Location TBD

    • Book Club

      • Book club will Continue on August 7.

      • Book - The Case for Keto by Gary Taubes

      • We will discuss the chapters 13 - end of book

  • 10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

    • Recipe Walkthru - None

  • 10:20 AM – Main Topics

    • Keto Story - None planned

    • Main Topics - As the world returns to live events, should we continue to have online options?

    • 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.

  • 11:40 AM - Book Club

    • The Case for Keto by Gary Taubes

    • Chapters 8-12

Be sure to sign up at meetup.com to reserve your place.

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:

July 3, 2021 Meetup Schedule

We are continuing to use Zoom, which is free to download, for our online meetups. Future meetups may return to library meeting rooms

DETAILS

The next meetup will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021 using zoom at the following URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86056541799?pwd=UjZuSkJZdkp0eTlRWnZybHdUcS9wdz09 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM followed by a book club starting at 11:40 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 7 - Location TBD

      • September 4 - Location TBD

      • October 2 - Location TBD

    • Book Club

      • Book club will Continue on August 7.

      • Book - The Case for Keto by Gary Taubes

      • We will discuss the chapters 13 - end of book

  • 10:10 AM – Recipe / Treats

    • Recipe Walkthru - None

  • 10:20 AM – Main Topics

    • Keto Story - None planned

    • Main Topics - As the world returns to live events, should we continue to have online options?

    • 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.

  • 11:40 AM - Book Club

    • The Case for Keto by Gary Taubes

    • Chapters 8-12

Be sure to sign up at meetup.com to reserve your place.

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.