Beef and Butter Fast Challenge Frequently Asked Questions
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Welcome to the frequently asked questions part of the Beef and Butter Fast challenge! If you have a question that has not been answered here. We welcome you to post a question in the Beef and Butter Fast Challenge Facebook group so we can help you.
The number one question we get is how do you start the Beef and Butter Fast™ Challenge. READ THIS FIRST: How to prepare for the Beef and Butter Fast™ Challenge: https://www.beefandbutterfast.com/how-do-i-prepare-ahead-of-time-for-the-beef-and-butter-fast-challenge/
I want to give a huge shout out to Becky G, who is a moderator in our group because she spent a ton of time going back and writing up everyone’s questions so that we could have this one-page resource! Thanks, Becky! You are amazing!!
Yes! It’s highly suggested. Those who prepare, set themselves up for success! I would also suggest you remove certain foods that may tempt you. You can find all the steps you need to prepare here: https://www.beefandbutterfast.com/how-do-i-prepare-ahead-of-time-for-the-beef-and-butter-fast-challenge/
You can eat any protein with healthy fat added to it. Always recheck your macros. Refer to this list of substitutions: https://www.beefandbutterfast.com/beef-and-butter-fast-challenge-substitution-list/
It is 4 days and final weight in the tally on the 5th day (The fast happens on Monday-Thursday and last weigh in on Friday)
Cook it any way you would like. You could steam, grill, BBQ, pan fry, air fry, crockpot. Instant pot, sous vide, in a brothy soup, you get the idea. As long as the fat you use is a healthy fat (butter/ghee/coconut oil/MCT oil/olive oil/ avocado oil, etc).
We have a few Beef and Butter Fast recipes here if you need ideas: https://www.beefandbutterfast.com/category/beef-and-butter-fast-recipes/
The purpose of this challenge is to show you a very strict way to eat Keto. The scale moves when we watch what we eat within the macros we calculated. This challenge also takes out all of the foods that could possibly stall you, even though these foods are keto friendly.
I highly suggest slowly adding back in foods you used to consume so that you can find out exactly what foods are causing you to stall. I suggest starting a journal to track your keto weight loss journey if you are serious! This is a journal I personally created to help me on my own journey. You can purchase it here on Amazon (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2PepBUo
As often or little as you like (first thing each morning Or once the last morning)
Most people can eat like this 3-4 days each week and follow a less strict keto way of eating the rest of the week. Please consult a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Grass-fed butter does have more health benefits than non-grass fed beef. For this challenge, you may use whatever you are comfortable with and that is within your budget.
It all depends on your macro calculations. A typical meal looks like this: 1 cup of cooked hamburger per meal or more for me. Add in up to 3 Tbs of butter per meal.
In this post, there is a video that shows you how to calculate your macros so you can determine exactly how much you should be eating: https://www.beefandbutterfast.com/how-do-i-prepare-ahead-of-time-for-the-beef-and-butter-fast-challenge/
Note: You may want to start out with less healthy fats if it causes you some G.I upset or if you are not fat adapted or have no gallbladder or suffer from Gerds. If you are not used to eating a high amount of fat, you may want to start off at one or two teaspoons instead.
You can use any seasoning you like as long as it doesn’t contain sugar, flour or starch. Read the labels to make sure it’s keto friendly.
Either, it is one pound raw per day cooked and split into two Or 5/6 oz cooked per meal
This will be a personal preference. If you drain the fats, you will need to add more healthy fats to make sure you are consuming a good amount of healthy fats. I personal drain a little and add butter.
No. You only eat when you are hungry making sure you are drinking plenty of water with healthy electrolytes (pink Himalayan salt)
Heartburn – try smaller meals and or eat more often. Drain off extra fat, take a digestive enzyme, swig some pickle juice or drink. 1Tbs of apple cider vinegar or 1tbs baking soda in warm water.
Diarrhea – cut back on the amount of greasy fat, take a digestive enzyme, eat some fermented foods.
Constipated – can’t go? Drink more water with electrolytes, drink warm plain teas, have avocado. Add magnesium to your diet. Magnesium will help support bowel movements. Talk a walk!
Up your electrolytes intake. Pink Himalayan salt with lemon is great in your water! Make sure you drink a good amount of water. Keto is a flushing diet which means you are losing water. You NEED salt to be able to hold that water in and stay hydrated! Swig some pickle juice. Bone broth is loaded with nutrients that support hydration! Be careful to watch the labels on bone broth. You will be shocked to learn there’s hidden sugar in a lot of popular brands when you look at the labels. I am a big fan of Kettle & Broth because they don’t add sugar! You can use Promo Code: lowcarbinspirations to get a discount on your Kettle & Fire Bone Broth purchase!
Here is a Homemade Electrolyte drink recipe that is extremely helpful. Be sure to add NoSalt to this recipe for potassium too.
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Up your electrolytes intake. Pink Himalayan salt with lemon is great in your water! Make sure you drink a good amount of water. Keto is a flushing diet which means you are losing water. You NEED salt to be able to hold that water in and stay hydrated! Swig some pickle juice. Bone broth is loaded with nutrients that support hydration!
Switch it up! We have a list of foods you can substitute. Read them all here: https://www.beefandbutterfast.com/beef-and-butter-fast-challenge-substitution-list/
Prepare the proteins differently. (Eg. add broth to the ground beef. How about a steak or some seafood? Deviled eggs?
What else are you eating besides protein and healthy fat? Food like dairy and sweeteners can cause weight loss stalls and bloat. Are you working out too hard? Are you stressed? Are you getting enough quality sleep? Maybe a new medication?
You do not need to drink BPC or fatty tea some people find it helps them to stay feeling satiated longer. You may have as many a day as you like but keep in mind your macros. In one cup of coffee add 1tb of coconut oil of 1tbs of butter a blend with a hand whisk. For fatty tea add 1tbs of butter
Yes, eggs are on the substitution list found here: https://www.beefandbutterfast.com/beef-and-butter-fast-challenge-substitution-list/
Yes it also adds protein and creaminess
Yes as long as they don’t have any fillers or sweeteners. Just add to your macros if you track them.
Nope, not at all. If you do work out you may continue on. Some people find if they work out on this and are not used to that activity they do not lose any weight.
Sometimes working out especially hard can cause you to gain fluid while your body adjusts to the increase in muscle. Or it is just too much stress right now on your body. Change up your routine slowly and add exercise in after you have the diet part on track.
Yes, you may it may be easier to do once you are fat adapted or used to intermittent fasting.
It will say on the package.
Absolutely! A lot of people do 18/6 (fast 18 hours and eat 6 hours)or only do one meal a day (OMAD). People often find higher results but its not necessary if you are not wanting to do it.
Burger no bun, eggs, steak, chicken, shrimp (all with all healthy fats) etc…
Use a keto calculator to see what the macro count is for each substitution. That will tell you exactly how much you can eat.
The purpose of the challenge is to find out what may be stalling us and to reduce inflammation. Both sweeteners and dairy are known to stall weight loss and to cause inflammation and bloating. So try really hard to go without it so you can see if it’s affecting you and your weight loss.
No. It’s not recommended during this fast. The purpose of the challenge is to find out what may be stalling us and to reduce inflammation. Both sweeteners and dairy are known to stall weight loss and to cause inflammation and bloating. So try really hard to go without it so you can see if it’s affecting you and your weight loss.
Yes, you may but it can cause bloating and inflammation> Make sure it does not contain sugar.
It’s okay. Don’t beat yourself up about it. You know what works and you know what you need to do to meet your goals. Come back and do the challenge when you make up your mind to succeed!
Macros are macronutrients—grams of proteins, carbs and fats—you’re eating within your calorie goal, and in what ratios. You can determine your macros by reading this post that shows you how to do it: https://www.beefandbutterfast.com/how-much-beef-should-i-eat-on-the-beef-and-butter-fast/
MyFitnessPal offers a free plan. There are better trackers but you might have to purchase one. They are coming out with new and improved ones every day.
Healthy fat is best (avocado, bacon, coconut oil, MCT oil, Bone Broth, bulletproof coffee or more water
Yes, mustard is an excellent choice.
You bet! As long as it is sugar-free.
I don’t use any protein shakes during the challenge because they tend to have ingredients that cause me to stall. I would suggest eating real food so you can determine if they stall you too.
No, we don’t recommend vegetables during the fast. Vegetables, although healthy, do have carbs. This is a very strict low carb fast.
No, you don’t but it is suggested.
Yes, it does!
Yes, too much protein without the right amount of fat can turn to sugar. This fast is for those in ketosis and not burning sugar.
Up your water intake and make sure each water has added electrolytes (pink Himalayan salt) drink more bone broth with added pink Himalayan salt add magnesium supplement and eat more avocados (they have high potassium). Muscle twitching and leg cramps are a sign of low magnesium levels.
No. It is not recommended.
I am not a doctor and won’t advise on this. But I would highly suggest you watch this about high cholesterol and why it really doesn’t matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QwD4xoSmRg
Best is Lemon or Lime or essential oils or apple cider vinegar. Add salt too! It helps keep you hydrated!
When you change your diet like this the cholesterol numbers will go up but they are not the enemy here. There’s been good research that shows this is not a problem. I am not a Dr but I will say, do your research. I’m not worried about it.