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@@allenlandis4504ok well first of all people bring food to the house not because they dont know how to Express themselves it's because cooking is not on someone's mind whose grieving .That is what my grandparents taught us I am from the south.I thank you for your open dialogue about your story.
My son thanked me last month, after 37 years, for not having soda in our house when he was a kid because he watches how addicted his co-workers are, having to spend all day obtaining and drinking soda all day. We also had home cooking of wholesome food. He had to learn to cook because he couldn’t find food he wanted otherwise. Teach your kids to cook and they may be less likely to eat junk food.
@@DS-oi4wl It's never too late, just "model" the proper human diet and the good results you're experiencing now and she will be drawn to do the same. There are tasty electrolyte powders that can be mixed in with seltzer (I like watermelon electrolytes mixed with Trader Joe's grapefruit seltzer), also creative, delicious foods online, by Anita the Ketogenic Woman, also Chris Cooking Nashville, and Maria Emmerich. I've seen carnivore mashed potatoes, lasagna, and hot cheetos, I'm trying to get my granddaughter to consider. If you can prepare some of these treat foods with her, she might want to experiment with them. Overwieght is not the only difficulty for teens, hormonal, emotional, digestive, and dermatological concerns all are addressed by carnivore. If you can interest her in the diet now, she'll thank you for it some day.
My daughter did the same thing, even though it's sometimes hurt to see all the pop and stocked cereal shelves of friends she is now happy to be free of that and also has good weight and very good teeth!
My son never would cook and I never thought he really saw me cook all that much but he saw more than I realized. He moved out and his roommate only eats chicken nuggets and my sons first meals were like stir fry etc I’m so proud of him. He’s only had chicken nuggets a few times ever! He won’t really eat them haha
I love pork rinds but I have to make them myself because the packaging NEVER states what they’re fried in. That should be law because frying oil is an ingredient! Anyone else agree?
Yes they can be air fried!!! Tried it before with chicken skins and would be no issue with pork skin! I’ve been eating those lately and now I’m wondering if these “issues” I’m having have to do with toxic seed oils! Very aggravating as you are right that is an ingredient. Pork King Good are great and fried in pork fat!
Don't eat the cake on your birthday guys, she's right. I am here because I did that after losing 30kg's and now I am struggling by the hour to stay on track.
And, if you have it on your own birthday, what about everyone else's birthdays that you celebrate throughout the year. Now you're having it multiple times through the year.
@HealthyCarnivoreUK In america, every woman considers themselves overweight no matter how thin they are. The ones that try to lose weight are the ones who gain.
That's the obssessive, compulsive and addictive behavior present in any addict. They also mention guilt, that's also present in addicts. Moderation would be possible for people thatvare not addicts.
@monicasanaphre That's not true. Anyone who has restricted calories will have a lower metabolic rate. This always leads to increased appetite and weight gain. Will power can only last so long. Many obese people will plateau at eight hundred calories a day, not losing weight for years. The only way to fix this is to go carnivore and increase calories until ones metabolic rate returns to normal. For chronic dieters, increasing calories is the only way to lose weight.
@HealthyCarnivoreUK In American, every woman thinks she's overweight. But as long as she never goes on a diet, she should have no problem moderating. Once you restrict calories, you're screwed. Until you discover the carnivore diet. But even then, you have to make sure you eat enough. If you start restricting again, you will plateau. Eight hundred calories a day is not enough, even on carnivore.
I am autistic and I have the same issue with carbs. So, I am a carnivore and on my day 23. Groceries are a lot cheaper with BBBE, and it's all easier to buy it in bulk when they are on sale. I am feeling better all ready.
I am so happy for you! One of my cousins lives in assisted-living because her autism makes it untenable for her to live alone. I cannot get the staff to feed healthy food to the residents. IT BREAKS MY HEART to see the resident gain weight and become weak unhealthy. It’s criminal.
Im 64 and autistic too I eat carbs bland carbs. Dry crackers , dry bread , rice cakes. Fruit and veg kick off my IBS. I am lactose intolerant and everything upsets my tum. just started carnivore so I am going to hang on every video I can find. Thank you for sharing. 🇬🇧🤓
for me its helping my autism because im less inflamed so i feel my body less, my clothes are less tight, my shoes are less tight, i sweat less which helps, i can handle more sensory input, i get less upset, and im more likely to let things go
@@Kimonwatersedge I'm now on day 93! Feeling so much better. 99% done with my IBS, eczema, inflammation, no more carpal tunnel, reversal of bunions and corns. No more trigger fingers. No more migraines. No more fibromyalgia! So grateful for this WOE.
I call it "food freedom"! Freedom from the constant fussing about what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat. Freedom from cravings, from the compulsion to snack, from trying diets and exercises. Freedom from feeling bad about myself, from feeling tired, from feeling frustrated,
One of my favorite things about Laura is she keeps it real. Carnivore is hard. Knowing you can eat cheese, dairy, chicken salad and pork rinds instead of "You have to avoid those!" It makes it more sustainable and realistic for people like me who struggle with moderation. Great interview Rina.
@@kathyc7284It is true many people struggle with carnivore. I’ve seen it first hand trying to turn friends and family onto it. I really wanted to share my great results with them. But unfortunately between severe sugar addiction, trashed digestive systems from years of abuse, and the fact they could not eat enough red meat that it was disastrous. They completely struggled to get in the calories. It was so bad I told them to stop. It’s apparently not for everyone. I count my blessings that steak, especially ribeyes and porterhouses are my two favorite foods on the planet. For the people I mentioned above their two favorite foods are pizza and bread.
Yes I am one who was never obese..just getting older and a bit of belly fat and joint inflammation creeps in. So I wanted to nip that in the bud. I am staying strict right now..but I am not a big meat lover.. so I will try to see if some things like pork rinds or cheese will help me maintain once I lose 10 to 15 pounds. I miss salad more than I miss bread cuz I had already cut out grains.. The saving grace is that I a cook who likes to make mea and all food taste great..and I have access to local farm to table beef and eggs.. so that helps
I eat carnivore in a house full of cookies and baked goods. As far as moderation, ehh why bother having it at all? I just view it as a poison to me. Also was 400lbs at one point and now am 175. I have tried avocado and dairy but have uncomfortable belly reactions to that stuff. I lied to myself for years to get that heavy. I at least recognize that lie now.
I am addicted to whole fat plain A2 A2 Greek yogurt that is raw. It’s delicious. It’s like having ice cream, but I’m sure it’s making my stomach inflamed.
After two weeks on Carnivore fighting through the carb/sugar cravings I felt as though I'd awakened from a trance. The white noise of addiction went quiet and I looked up suddenly understood what Carnivore adherents really meant. ❤
@@iHeartAmySueI hope it gets better on carnivore. I'm not there yet,just got interested and do some research if i want to do this to. Can you post here an update on your journey sometimes? ❤
I am one of those people who can’t have too many restrictions but I can’t moderate either. I’ve tried carnivore but my husband is not on board. His daughter is a new doctor and he follows her advice. I still eat mostly meat. I also work in a school surrounded by sweets. My health is suffering again though so this interview has inspired me to begin again. My arthritis is awful and it was soooo much better on carnivore. I need support though. I ordered a butcher box and I am looking forward to diving in again. I’m thinking of doing a channel to keep myself accountable. Thank you for this amazing interview.
Substitutions work best for me. I can resist sweets by allowing 70% dark chocolate. I resist soda with flavored sparkling water. Occasionally I allow myself breaded chicken strips or pork ribs with BBQ sauce. I want to go 100% but this method has worked for me since November 2023 and I've put my Ulcerative colitis in remission and lost about twenty pounds.
I love that you are listening to your body. I hear you about feeling the lack of support. Sounds like time for your own quiet project and let the results speak for themselves. I love the idea of doing your own channel. I'm seeking to learn with and from others so I'd follow ❤
Laura is affirming what I discovered long ago that my food addiction is no different than an alcohol or drug addiction. What I didn't understand until the last few years is that I can be perfectly healthy just eating meat. I am not a moderator. It just makes me feel so validated hearing her talk about not being able to moderate. My friends and family don't get it, so it's nice that my 'pretend friends' on the internet think and feel like me. Thanks for being such a helpful part of my community.
Me too. Total volume eater. That's been a problem for me on carnivore when I fell down the 'stick of butter a day' rabbit hole. I cant be moderate with butter, so it had to go.
As a behavioral health detox nurse I love the in depth discussion about sugar addiction. I help folks detox off of hard substances but sugar is everywhere, legal, and promoted in culture and products. The struggle is real and shame can be overwhelming when will power fails. The brain is changed by drugs... sugar uses the same reward pathways in the brain as heroin or meth. Laura is spot on that emotions and trauma often tie into it. One day at a time...channel your inner turtle
True. I went to a Functional doctor about ten yrs ago and he saved my life. I lost the 25 pounds I needed to and I was so healthy. Then, I went through a large trauma in my life and I gained 30 pounds . I didn't change anything but still gained the weight because of stress and trauma. It took me two long years to work my way through the trauma and now ready to heal so I am going to try carnivore.
Love the fact that Laura says be patient. I am day 312 Ketovore/Carnavore and lost 63 lbs. been stuck but other things are improving so patience is the key.
As long as you’re regularly lifting weights and exercising it’s incredibly easy to break through your plateau utilizing what’s called a “Cyclical Carnivore Ketogenic Diet.” This basically means six days of extremely high fat and protein from eating carnivore then one day a week you ingest a significant amount of protein AND carbs, but with NO fat consumption. What precedes the “carb-up/re-feed/supercompensation” is a full-body thrashing in the gym to where your goal is to annihilate yourself head-to-toe then go home and eat as many carbs as possible. This causes both a huge anabolic response as well as a lipolytic response. Meaning that it’s both muscle building and great for fat loss. I have done this off and on for twenty years and every time I do it it works flawlessly. I cannot recommend it enough. If you’re an avid reader then I highly recommend you read the book “The Anabolic Diet” from Dr. Mauro di Pasquale. As well as Dan Duchaine’s “The Militant Guide to Extreme Body Recomposition (something like that?). As well as any and all articles from Lyle MacDonald. There’s SOOOOOO many carnivore folks that’d receive extreme benefits by utilizing this CCKD way of eating. FWIW, what I eat for my re-feed is three pounds of de-fatted chicken breast, ten cups of soaked and pressure cooked organic jasmine rice, and a massive amount of raw local honey and liquid aminos to top off the chicken & rice. I salivate just thinkin’ about this MASSIVE meal. I never get tired of this, but it HAS TO be earned.
Pure gold! Laura said "it's much more different when you are trying to prevent a disease than when you are trying to reverse one." That is key! I'm trying to reverse, so weight loss is secondary. It's great, but the focus is to get well!!
Im 62 and for some reason never had a weight problem or trouble losing weight. I went carnivore because I'm a sugar junkie and was heading towards becoming diabetic. I realized just because you can eat something and not gain weight doesn't mean your body isn't being harmed. I'm 5'4 120. I was 128lbs when I started carnivore and got down to 113 before I got too scared to get on the scale. I asked a couple of carnivore influencer what to do and they told me to eat three meals a day instead of twice a day. I'm very active so was under eating. What fixted my weight issues is dairy. Eating butter and cheese had me gaining weight to the point I was 128 lbs again. Since I like weighing 118-120 I realized that eating dairy especially every day will destroy your weight loss effort. I think some people can eat dairy but if you're trying to lose weight I would definitely NOT eat dairy 🤔 btw I grew up in foster care so not eating and going hungry has never been my thing.
I have the same problem. For some reason I cannot eat dairy on carnivore. I will stall or gain weight. With me it is the milksugar that triggers the sugar and carbs addiction.
@@marciamakoviecki3295 I guess it depends on your built. I'm still pretty muscular and at 113lbs, I looked sickly. It's wasn't fun having family and friends who hadn't seen me before the weight loss ask if I was ok😞
@@6.0hhhmany people do great on raw milk, as pasteurized destroys many of the compounds that help us digest milk. Homogenized milk is altered in another way, "breaking" the fat molecules in unnatural ways.
I can relate to Laura on so many levels. I'm a definite sugar carb addict. There's no such thing as moderation!!!!! I've never been able to eat one cookie or any other carb. I tried eating meat and fruits and ended up even sicker. I was a vegetarian for over twenty years and vegan for three. I've been on every diet known to man! What brought me to carnivore is diverticulitis. I also had fatty liver and diabetes and very overweight. I started carnivore September 19th this this year and going strong!! All my diseases have reversed. I've lost thirty pounds. I had to give away 15 bags of clothing because they don't fit! Which is amazing but my health is the most important and why I started this WOE. what brings people to carnivore is pain. I can say from experience I'll never wain, this is the best I've felt. No more bleeding gums, no more being winded by just walking, now I can hike and breathe out my nose like I did in my twenties. Also thank goodness I'm very blessed that my husband is on this journey too! This has been a wonderful interview! Thank you ladies!!! Blessings to you both🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Carnivore cured hemorrhoids for me. It was an intermittent and unpredictable problem...and slowly worsened over the past three years. While new on carnivore, at first I was focused on the weight I was losing so fast; then at the seven-week point is when it occurred to me that the sometimes-problematic bowel movements and hemorrhoid issue had vanished.
@@rjo8500 It can even clear up dental problems??! I'm starting this diet on Monday & I'm petrified but I'm starting to have serious digestive problems, malabsorption but I don't know how to start. I hope I can find info. This makes me excited that maybe receeding gums can come back from brushing too hard
@@c4caffeen134 Yes, even with three regular scheduled cleanings a year every time I flossed my gums would bleed, and this continued for years. Two weeks into carnivore it stopped. Over three months carnivore and I’ve had several other miracle health improvements. Sugar and processed carbs were slowly killing me.
@@rjo8500 This is my problem too. I can't quit the sugar carbs and even though I don't overeat them I think they're doing alot of damag. How long have you been on this and are you strict on the diet? I'm happy for you and your outcome!
Ok, sooooo..i was vegetarian 10years then slowly introduced meats. For me its all about how I feel and health no other reason. This has been fine until the last few years ,im 50..menaupause. all kinds of crazy things, arthritis and so on. Im following you and Laura so I decided let me do the science project on myself. This is only my 4th day and oh my gosh! This cannot be real. No pain, no brain fog, energy. We all say the same BUT ITS TRUE!
Laura and her husband's journey is so inspiring. Seeing their videos is one of the biggest reasons I tried Carnivore. Now, it's the way I will be eating from here on out. I've reversed my prediabetes, down more than 50 lbs, and so much more. Thanks for a great interview.
As a newbie I am eating eggs, butter, bacon, ribeye steaks, beef short ribs, so far I am down 17 pounds and working toward finding the best amount of fat for continued weight loss. Also, intermittent fasting.
I eat the same stuff and also whole plain yogurt with an ice cube and cold water on it as a dessert. Today I experimented and nailed a ribeye in the oven -- wrapped in foil tightly for one hour at 300 degrees. It was my best one so far. I put it in a bowl and the fat was a broth which I drank in between bites.
This may help someone. When I get stressed, without even thinking about it, I would find myself in front of the fridge. So I knew I needed a quick fix, to stay away from carbs, etc. I started making simple deviled eggs using mayo made with coconut oil, mustard, vinegar and paprika. When I needed to stress eat, I only would eat a deviled egg. After a few weeks of this, (including mostly on the carnivore diet), I could see that I felt stronger, and that fragile, sickly feeling, I seemed to always have, had abated. Vinegar snd mustard have vita B in it. Did that help my stress? Not sure. But eggs did help me succeed on a mostly protein diet. Its those little things that help you get over the hump, when you first go carnivore, that help so much.
Dang… this video was so much more than just an informative video on Carnivore but so incredibly insightful for those who have struggled in their relationship with food. Laura’s self compassionate perspective is just what I needed to hear to understand: Honor my body by fueling it the proper fuel. What is my body affected by? What is my non-negotiable? - No carbs / sugar -> Carnivore/keto (These are my current goals as a new carnivore - this doesn’t have to be forever but it’s the stepping stone that works for me) Where can I remain flexible and incorporate variety/enjoyment so I don’t put restrictive boundaries / unrealistic expectations on myself? How will I address temptation? - Find what works for you and your body’s needs. There is no clear line of the perfect diet. - I like Laura’s take on cheese and dairy for condiment purposes. Being lactose intolerant I can’t handle dairy but can do raw cheese in moderation. I look forward to making my treat of carnivore pizza 1-2x month. 😋🍕 - “Not now. It’s there and I want it but I feel too good not to ruin that feeling.” Take it one day at a time. Mindset shift: What else is important to me other than weight loss? What are my other health goals? - Similarly to Laura, I’ve had an all or nothing mindset when it comes to trying a new diet. I’m not going to label Carnivore as just a “diet/fad” to lose weight. A diet has labels of being restrictive. But it’s so much more than that for me. Weight loss is an added benefit to my main focus of seeking healing my sensitive gut and reducing inflammation. Find support through like minded people / community that can be a part of this journey. 💕 On that note, I just wanted to express how grateful I am for you, Rina, for starting this conversation and @LauraSpath your insight and wisdom in the journey you and Chris have been through. Thank you!!
About hitting lowest weight: Just because you prefer the way you look at a particular weight, does not mean your body is healthiest at that weight. I judge according to my energy, mood, mental clarity.
I am trying to understand and value this. I got to my low, then gained 20 back - not cheating. So frustrating. Yet I look at pics at my low and think I may have been too skinny. I just want to wear those old clothes.
23:13 "I enjoy being in my life and even in the hard parts, it's somehting I want to face and be fully present in" - Laura Spath Awesome. Life is too short. And later in life the hard parts become cherished memories, often times more so than the easy parts.
So grateful for Laura. I started watching her when I began my carnivore journey in August of this year. I'm only 4 months in but my A1C has already dropped 1.2 points and I have lost 21.5 pounds. This interview was touching to my heart because I understand being surrounded by food, especially at church. Like Laura's dad, my husband is a pastor and we are constantly bombarded by food, potlucks, invitations to dinner out, etc. Laura's videos about what she eats at various restaurants have been invaluable to me. I now know exactly what to order at all the name brand restaurants and it has saved my carnivore journey. Thank you for doing this interview with Laura. She is such an inspiration!!
@@jerimow8400 do you mean the ones about the restaurants?? Those are spread out as she often does shorts for each restaurant. Type into You Tube - Laura Spath, cracker barrel or Laura Spath, In-n-out burger, etc. I think she has done one for a bunch of different restaurants like that
I had my rug in kindergarten and took my nap every day. It is the only thing from school that I enjoyed and that stuck with me . I still love my nap. I'm 75 years old.
Thank you for all the ongoing inspiration!! I relate so much to what Laura said about how food is still like a drug even on carnivore...I'm still an emotional eater, but now my comfort foods have changed for the better. They don't hurt me anymore, like the high carb ones did for years. It is so liberating to finally feel in control of my eating... carnivore has muted all those intense cravings that used to rule me. I'm no longer a slave to temptation, and that is such a huge relief. I feel freeeee!!! I started November 19th '23 at 306 lbs...and am down to 294.4 lbs now. The weight really does just melt off 😌 Non scale vitories...swelling and bloating in my face/tummy/& ankles has decreased significantly, and bathroom issues have calmed. Looking forward to lowering my high blood pressure, and getting rid of body inflammation and lower back pain! I'm feeling more wonderfully optimistic than I have in a very long time 💜
I appreciate Laura because she keeps me from becoming legalistic and perfectionistic. Cheese and pork rinds are way better than cake and pasta. I have to be able to enjoy this long term.
As a food addict in recovery (OA), I agree wholeheartedly with Laura saying “Fruit & honey lead to binges.” I cannot have honey or most fruits since it triggers the sweet addiction. My brain lights up if there’s a hidden sugar/sugar substitute. A rogue dried cranberry or a hidden grape makes my brain go, “Oooh, what was that?” I’ve been clean eating since 2016 and carnivore since August 2021. It keeps me sane, without inflammation and provides me with a healthy happy gut biome. Thanks for this interview! Following you now.
Great interview she's so honest it's so refreshing that most people on carnivore said everything is fantastic, not so. I've been Keto for 42years due to severe allergies by no less a heart doctor. Now, I've been on and off carnivore it's for me hard. I don't feel so great, but I made up my mind to stick to it. Hope to see it gets better. The worst I have so much energy I can't sleep.
Amazing interview with an amazing person. You can tell she had to walk the walk and figure everything out the hard way. That's what makes her advice so useful.
Thank you so much to you both❤, was on carnivore for 4 months, great benefits with regards to pain relief, improved skin, lots more energy, better moods, less brain fog etc etc, but no weight loss at all, I actually gained weight. Laura, thank you so much for answering the question I had since April this year, I now know from what you said that I was under eating and that I need to eat even if not hungry, in order to get in enough nutrients to thrive. I couldn't manage more than 60g to 80g of protein a day, and always felt full. Since going off carnivore all my pains and health issues are back and still gaining weight. Time to start again and do it right. You girls rock!
Yes. I think this has been my struggle, too. Was carnivore for 8 mos and lost only 20 pounds. Mostly I felt good but I was just exhausted all the time. Fell off the wagon into 4 months of heavy duty sugar. Now have been back to carnivore for 28 days. I am not eating near enough protein. If anyone reading this has advice on how to keep eating when you feel full (for the first time in your life), please share. How is eating past satiety listening to your body’s natural signals?
@kkrenken895 one thing I do that seems to be working is having a few things that are very palatable to me ( my fav is taco seasoned meat with cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce) to eat when plain meat doesn't sound appetizing. I know it's not 100% carnivore but it helps me stick to it and keep loosing weight. As long as there are no carbs or anything sweet! So whatever you can find that is very palatable to you and won't throw you off. It's very hard for me to eat enough when just eating plain meat.
I’m very curious about you eating carnivore and not losing. I ate Keto and lost 100 pounds. I combined it with fasting. I also struggle to eat enough especially because I feel best doing OMAD. Have you tried carnivore plus fasting? I’m wondering if you’re just the right weight for your body and don’t really need to lose or are you definitely obese? I hope you don’t mind me asking!
Now 30 days in, and 10kg lost ! Way more than I expected ! I've stopped snoring, I've definitely seen an untick in my work performance, and I am bursting with energy ! My face shape is changing too, and you can see change all over my body (in a good way !!) I have been very strict, though I am still having tea/coffee with milk (no sweeteners anymore) and cheese occasionally, but this hasn't been difficult. The only issue I have is convincing people I'm not killing myself doing it when they try to insist I eat "other" things !! 🤣
I need to stop snoring. It’s to the point now where I am afraid I’m going to have a heart attack or something. I have tried all the devices and gadgets and exercises. All that’s left is for me to be more consistent on my carnivore diet and hope that losing the last 15 pounds - and getting more healthy overall - Will help me stop snoring.
Laura was my carnivore mentor back when I started in May 2023 and I've always identified with her food addiction and inability to moderate carb consumption.
I too can not tolerate eating salads or other vegetables because it causes me horrible stomach problems. Every time after I eat salad, I must take an antacid. I'm going carnivore, which is why I'm watching this video. ❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Rina and Laura! 🙏💖 Very important discussion between the two of you! Yes, very few people talk about food/carbs addiction and how moderation does not work. Carnivore is liberating indeed.
Thank GOD someone said grass fed beef tastes terrible. I spent a fortune on Farmer's Friend beef and hated it. I just finished an 80/20 hamburg from Aldi's and loved it! I feel relieved!
I've never noticed a negative taste to grass-fed beef. I shop at Aldi and buy the 85/15 Grass-fed Organic beef that they sell in the square packs. I season it with a pat of butter and sea salt and throw it in the air fryer. Delicious--and no bad aftertaste at all.
I hate the taste of grass fed beef too. Still better to eat non grass fed .eat than all the other junk put there. Dr Berry will tell you that it does not have to be grass fed to be healthy.
I'm really not a fan of how you began that video, but the entire conversation is fantastic and Laura shares so much good advice and experience. What I gleaned the most is the one non-negotiable of just staying carnivore above all else. I also liked dairy as dessert. As a member of her Locals community, I enjoy her daily interaction with the online community and the wisdom she so often shares.
when it is suggested to me to have a cheat day or moderation, I answer with this....would you tell an alcoholic you can have one drink it's your birthday....no, I tell those people that I am addicted to sugar in all of it's forms, so no I can't eat just one....no one in their right mind would urge a drug addict or an alcoholic to drink or whatever drugs etc....to me when I sat down and let this statement seep into my soul....I am an addict....I am addicted to sugar....
As a guy, there's educational value to hear the experience that women have on carnivore. I hear this often. Prioritize protein and don't avoid the fat. Women can get under nourished easily leaving them thinking carnivore isn't working. Great video.
We are more similar than dissimilar. Certainly different hormones but we too need to make sure our hormones are in the normal range (Thyroid and Testosterone). Personally I am deficient in both and have to supplement. Apparently this is an inherited issue but it doesn’t have to be a crutch. Can stall our progress if our hormones not normalized
I love both of you so much! Thanks for putting yourselves out there! I am currently transitioning to carnivore and I so appreciate you alls support. My hope is healing and strength.
Laura is the first carnivore influencer I followed and she’s still one of my favorites! Her videos are well organized and her content is well versed and concise….very “to the point” informative! Great interview!
I discovered the keto low carb way of eating about two years ago and lost about 35lbs. My hotmonal joint pain, inflammation in hips, etc almost varnished. Its all back on after very stressful life events and changes and the pain. I dint binge, eat carefully ish but one bite of that sugar and even in tiny amounts, very difficult to quit, but im watching his because im about to try again, started yesterday. What was great about this interview was how realistic she is and that i also cannot bear to be counting macros etc when theres so much else in life to manage, its got to be easy. I also was overfasting, lost my luscious hair (which i may not get back fully at 59 and its long ) and weight stalled. I could not find out why. I cant afford subscriptions to apps to calculate protein yet but i did end up being able to tell if i needed more fats / enrrgy so now i know to eat more and more protein. Im about the weight laura started. Ive been practicing intermittent IF so am going to kick off with a reset fast 24 to 48 hrs (as per mindy pelz) and take all this on board . I hope ive figured it out now. I am very worried though that with big boobs and tummy im going to be quite "body unnatractive" with saggy wrinkly skin which is going to be as miserable as being fat. Authophagy, ok to a point but .... I find very little info on dealing with it. Anyway, here goes making it a success this time. Thank you
great interview. Her story is so familiar. Almost as if she is telling mine. eating disorder, from one diet to another, losing lots of weight, gaining it back. parents divorced, eating emotions away, even was very much abused as a kid, physically and mentally, from vegetarion to vegan, name it, I've done it... I just recently discovered carnivore diet, still doing some research but I am going for it. And I needed this interview, cuz I'm also an All go in-deep dive-kinda girl 🙂. thank you for the interview and nice channel 💜
This is a wonderful interview! I just started my carnivore diet journey and I am even going to document it here on TH-cam. Today was day 5! I am also not someone who does well with moderation and have failed every diet including keto. SO I decided in the beginning I will cut all carbs but keep my dairy, eggs, cheese, etc. Plus taking the advice to add in electrolytes (which I did home-made to save money). I think this is why so far I haven't had some of the more major side effects other than the big D and some fatigue. I have stuck to only animal products so far (except I did have some tzatziki that had a little cucumber) but that's it! Really that's a pretty big win for me.🙂
This was very encouraging. I've avoided doing carnivore because I didn't think I could do it long term but hearing you talk about doing it one day at a time and not thinking about long term has inspired me to try. I've been doing keto off and on for a few years and remember thinking I could never give up bread or pasta for more than a couple days showed me I could. I just need to use this same approach. I need to lose some weight but it's more about staying out of the medical system and their drug pushing. Being in my early 50's, I'm blessed to have no medical conditions or prescription drugs I take. I want to keep it that way.
For me on Carnivore I have allowed myself 40 to 50 carbs of any carbs I really enjoy. I can moderate. I don't like veggies or fruit because they cause digestive issues. My choice of carbs is grains like 40 grams of bread, a muffin, peanut butter filled pretzels. As long as I don't eat over the 40 to 60 grams and have it after my fatty steak it doesn't trigger me to want more. I've tried no carb Carnivore adding additional fat to stay satisfied and it doesn't work for me. When I say I can't have any carbs that I love I go off completely. When I'm not meat based I don't gain weight but definitely see diminished muscle tone, poor skin/acne, and joint/inflammation. So for me I am doing Carnivore for health but allowing my small carbs of choice keeps me happy and healthy. I've never been overweight. Yes I wanted to lose 10 pounds and I lost 8 but regardless after that my weight doesn't change even the times I went completely off Carnivore and ate up to 150 carbs. But going back up to 150 carbs although no weight change I didn't feel good. I think Carnivore definitely is good and we can tweak it to fit where it works for each of us to have it as a way of life not a temporary diet. I found my balance and feel amazing. I'm 64 and going strong!!! Great interview ❤
Interesting experience. I am being pretty strict right now for joint inflammation reasons. It's working. Losing a bit of belly fat that had crept on ..don't need to lose a lot of weight..10 to 15 pounds would be good.. I am not an emotional eater. I am a cook who likes to make food that tastes good and is healthy.. I lost 5 pounds in 10 days.. also quit coffee.
I can relate to Laura in that we have a need to be addicted to something... anything, so we think we're doing a good thing by over-controlling what we consume.
I have been playing around with the idea of carnivore and doing my research. I was cleaning the fridge out and heard a familiar voice, was shocked to see Laura on this video. I had the pleasure of working with Laura and am so proud of her progress!!! Laura your skin glows and you look so beautiful ❤ thank you for all this info!! God bless you and your family.
I always think Laura is so stunningly beautiful when I see her and much of that is this gorgeous skin she has. I never would have guessed that she had an acne problem!
This is day 35 for me on carnivore only eatting ribeye & ground beef eggs butter occasionally I’ll have salmon and bacon never felt better clean energy all day my sleep is still not great but I’m down 22lbs and building muscle had bad dry skin on my feet that’s gone I had nail fungus it’s going away and my skin is glowing I found something with this that I can stick too thanks for all the information
I love you sharing your long term experience. When I went into carnivore I had a difficult time. I definitely had to add HCL with pepsin. I had a low acid stomach. I am 67,so that is what really changes things. It has led me to the discovery that I have a bacterial infection Helicobacter pylori or H pylori . They are saying that this is something aquifer in childhood. It can be silent in symptoms. I personally was iron deficient and couldn’t seem to ear proteins, especially beef. These bacteria feed on carbs! This bacteria is transmitted through saliva. Kissing or sharing utensils. I think I would not have figured this out without carnivore. Food has changed in its priority in my life. I felt so obsessed. As well.
So what are you doing to address h pylori? I ask because I may have the same issue. I have a hard time eating beef and protein and have low stomach acid.
I’m 2.5+ years Carnivore with 15+ years keto prior to that. The health benefits are endless and I feel good, no meds, lost over 100lbs. I love Carnivore’s simplicity, it saves me money and the boundaries that I’ve set for myself gives me food freedom. My go to foods are eggs or ground beef. I have a fair share of steak and coffee everyday, black or with a splash of cream as a dessert. Cheese is another occasional dessert or like a condiment for a dish. I’ve listened to Laura & Judy Cho’s podcast and more recently to Rina. Great guests on this channel. ❤
The only thing I believe is a necessity for me is pastured eggs. I can get an upset stomach from cheaper eggs and I eat 6 eggs a day and it's not worth getting a stomach ache over. I shop for sales on all my meats. It's absolutely possible to heal with conventional meat. I've seen it when my son did a meat-based diet for colitis.
That was so good. I think the questions have been on the point and the answers really have been so true and reliable. I started my carnivore journey 4 day ago and it already changed my life so much. So thankful for all those channels
I don’t like the taste of grass finished beef, either. It tastes gamey to me and my husband. We’re always happy to hear we don’t have to eat it to be successful. Thanks for the great interview!
I LOVE Laura’s approach to life on carnivore! She keeps it so real that she makes everyone feel like they can eat meat based for as long as they desire to.
My primary reason for going on carnivore was for health; I read so many of the comments that talked about improving my health. At the time I started I was having horrible knee pains plus I felt so lethargic; zero energy; within two weeks I felt so energetic and so many things were improving; technically I have been on this way of eating for 6 month and have lost 30 lbs; I lost maybe 20 lbs the first three months and now it is usually about 2/3 lbs. a month; this month of November has been wash I have maintained my weight but I have had some fruit, a bit of sweets after all it was Thanksgiving; getting back on the wagon realizing that Dec. may be a wash too; I am not going to be so restrictive because I know if I feel restricted I won't stay with it; the biggest difference I find is don't have craving for anything; I also know that my body composition has changed it is quite apparent; I will stick with this for the health reasons but I also don't know when I will try to maintain a given weight; my body has changed throughout the years; don't know what will look good; skinny is not want just good health.
Beautiful interview! Thank you to both of you for the continued support for a healthy lifestyle. It’s day 5 for me and I truly see the benefits. I appreciate you being real and encouraging a healthy sustainable lifestyle and not perfection. 🎉 Cheers to you!
I’m not a fan of THAT room and I think this really helped when I changed over Aug 15th. Grey and Redmond salts have helped me with cravings. I keep a tiny container with tiny spoon my purse when away from home. Amazed of the amount I’m needing to eat to maintain the weight. I have not experienced many of the downfalls by watching your videos when I was researching this new lifestyle. THANK YOU!🥰
For those who have issues with the taste of grass finished beef, try covering your grass fed beef with a lot of butter after its cooked. if you are already doing that try more. also make sure you are covering it with the beef fat from the pan after cooking. if you are using some fat in you frying pan make sure you aren't using the seed oil poison (canola, corn, vegetable, soybean, cotton seed) or olive oil which can't take that amount of heat without going rancid. use beef fat or lard(saved from previous meals) or ghee. when grilling make a sauce with butter, salt, and olive oil with garlic cloves smashed into the mixture (if you are eating garlic). (If you are not eating garlic, my personal opinion is you are being too dogmatic with your diet, non of my business though). personally i have found a big range in the consistency of the taste of grass finished beef, much more inconsistent than grain finished, but not to the extent that many are expressing. of course taste is personal.
... and meal prepping. or Meat prepping. If you follow Laura and her husband, they cook their steaks, or meat for a few days ahead of time. This gives you 3-4 days of freedom. No descision, just pick and reheat your meat and carry on. Laura also is known to carry dried meat or meat sticks or carnivore crisps and things in her purse while traveling. and THE water bottle and electrolytes. not mistaking , a person may be thirsty and not just hungry. Electrolytes really help me with that as well. Thanks ladies for a great talk. Luv from MN
Beautiful, thank you for your authenticity the depth of your story. I especially love the delving in to root causes regarding your health issues. Take away: love wisdom , understanding and GRACE ♥️
I'm with Laura on the fasting, sometimes it's not feasible. I have hormonal based hypertension and fasting exacerbates the blood pressure because I haven't found my balance yet. I'll get there but don't force yourself to do the fast before your body is ready. Don't do the trend, be your best advocate.
Totally agree. I don't like being hungry and eat when I'm hungry because trying to fight your body you will lose every time. You just have to eat healthy because intentionally starving can't be a good thing other wise why would your body tell you you need more fuel.
Thank you for mentioning the mom guilt. That genuinely resonates. We gotta stop "shoulding" on ourselves. 💔😌 Indeed. I find I've historically been an all or nothing type. Coming to terms with - done is better than perfect, something is better than nothing. Thank you for your bravery & sharing! Blessings & Shalom 🙏
You and Laura spread the Carnivore word through your channels. I try to spread the word, when I can, in my local neighbourhood. For example, my pharmacist now knows a little about Carnivore and that we don’t need fibre. Keep up your important messages.
So real, so helpful! Love this! I have lost 115 lbs this year on carnivore! I have dealt with carb, sugar and food addiction. Definitely relatable eating peanut butter straight and eating rows of Oreos. Would be easy to relapse- I do occasionally have a cheat meal, but it feels awful physically when I do. I definitely feel like carnivore and keto are much more natural- I love the proper human diet!
:Just get thru the day without eating peanut butter." An approach appropriate to the timing. Observing oneself and knowing thy self and helping oneself to reach small goals to large. For me, after wheat slip ups most days, my daily goal is to be carnivore and absolutely not any wheat ever. But after being strict carnivore for a few months, then eating wheat it shocked me to the core because it highlighted my addiction to the most damaging food ingredient for my body, gut, brain. So now starts the no wheat no matter what goal. Should be more doable now that I have identified my main weakness and at the same time the main culprit always flaring my body up with pain, migraines, bloating and fatigue, and major gut damage.
yes I hear you! (I'm 80 days in)... now whenever I eat dairy ( no cheese, but I had a latte with my friend) I feel sick sick sick and get such an upset tummy. I can eat jersey heavy cream but not that of other cows, even organic. its a2 protein i think. ( the Jersey is handy for fat and absolute satiation...i had gone off coffee but i do have one now. can't get jersey cream at the moment but am sourcing some so I can test if its ok. I do still get pangs for eating sweet carbohydrates sometimes. I was a bread addict!
also my connective tissue disorder pain of 30 years seems to have abated. I mean I don't get the flares. and I don't wake up aching and feeling 90. its crazy. but when I had milk in coffee I felt really rough AND the pain came back. stiff and achey joints.
Excellent point !!!! Everyone is different. And how much you eat and what is the ratio of protein and fat is your own unique requirement. Listen to your own body and play with everything within carnivore life style. That’s what works for me. I didn’t have too much fat to lose, but still did and gained muscle mass even I’m in my 60s. Amazing thing is that I found out that I don’t need to kill my self in the gym in order to look and feel great 😊 Best look to you all❤
Laura is so down to earth and genuine. I guess it is one reason why she becomes more popular than other carnivore influencers even though she has never been the skinniest one.
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Keep it simple.
Carivore. Supposed to kbe healthier for diabetics..
Carb and sugar addict 100 percent
@@allenlandis4504ok well first of all people bring food to the house not because they dont know how to Express themselves it's because cooking is not on someone's mind whose grieving .That is what my grandparents taught us I am from the south.I thank you for your open dialogue about your story.
I can't afford 240 a year for one question. Please help?
My son thanked me last month, after 37 years, for not having soda in our house when he was a kid because he watches how addicted his co-workers are, having to spend all day obtaining and drinking soda all day. We also had home cooking of wholesome food. He had to learn to cook because he couldn’t find food he wanted otherwise. Teach your kids to cook and they may be less likely to eat junk food.
Too late...I didn't know then what I know now. At least my teenage daughter is not overweight...but her eating/beverage preferences suck.
That’s wonderful. You made such a great gift to your son ❤
@@DS-oi4wl It's never too late, just "model" the proper human diet and the good results you're experiencing now and she will be drawn to do the same. There are tasty electrolyte powders that can be mixed in with seltzer (I like watermelon electrolytes mixed with Trader Joe's grapefruit seltzer), also creative, delicious foods online, by Anita the Ketogenic Woman, also Chris Cooking Nashville, and Maria Emmerich. I've seen carnivore mashed potatoes, lasagna, and hot cheetos, I'm trying to get my granddaughter to consider. If you can prepare some of these treat foods with her, she might want to experiment with them. Overwieght is not the only difficulty for teens, hormonal, emotional, digestive, and dermatological concerns all are addressed by carnivore. If you can interest her in the diet now, she'll thank you for it some day.
My daughter did the same thing, even though it's sometimes hurt to see all the pop and stocked cereal shelves of friends she is now happy to be free of that and also has good weight and very good teeth!
My son never would cook and I never thought he really saw me cook all that much but he saw more than I realized. He moved out and his roommate only eats chicken nuggets and my sons first meals were like stir fry etc I’m so proud of him. He’s only had chicken nuggets a few times ever! He won’t really eat them haha
I love pork rinds but I have to make them myself because the packaging NEVER states what they’re fried in. That should be law because frying oil is an ingredient! Anyone else agree?
What do you fry your pork rinds in?
I should definitely start doing this too❤
@@SweetBayBee305wonder if it can be air fried?
@@6.0hhh excellent question 🤔
Yes they can be air fried!!! Tried it before with chicken skins and would be no issue with pork skin! I’ve been eating those lately and now I’m wondering if these “issues” I’m having have to do with toxic seed oils! Very aggravating as you are right that is an ingredient. Pork King Good are great and fried in pork fat!
Don't eat the cake on your birthday guys, she's right. I am here because I did that after losing 30kg's and now I am struggling by the hour to stay on track.
What is the timestamp of her saying that?
@@MagicSwizzle 29:28
And, if you have it on your own birthday, what about everyone else's birthdays that you celebrate throughout the year. Now you're having it multiple times through the year.
@@LovngLife1010 wahaha! Exactly.
Understanding that “sugar makes you sick” was a huge mindset shift for me. I remind myself of this regularly. Thank you for this interview.
"People that can handle moderation were never Overweight in the first place" WORD!! 🎉
Regarding that, one of these guys said they live by: abstinence is better than moderation
@HealthyCarnivoreUK In america, every woman considers themselves overweight no matter how thin they are. The ones that try to lose weight are the ones who gain.
That's the obssessive, compulsive and addictive behavior present in any addict. They also mention guilt, that's also present in addicts. Moderation would be possible for people thatvare not addicts.
@monicasanaphre That's not true. Anyone who has restricted calories will have a lower metabolic rate. This always leads to increased appetite and weight gain. Will power can only last so long. Many obese people will plateau at eight hundred calories a day, not losing weight for years. The only way to fix this is to go carnivore and increase calories until ones metabolic rate returns to normal. For chronic dieters, increasing calories is the only way to lose weight.
@HealthyCarnivoreUK In American, every woman thinks she's overweight. But as long as she never goes on a diet, she should have no problem moderating. Once you restrict calories, you're screwed. Until you discover the carnivore diet. But even then, you have to make sure you eat enough. If you start restricting again, you will plateau. Eight hundred calories a day is not enough, even on carnivore.
I am autistic and I have the same issue with carbs. So, I am a carnivore and on my day 23. Groceries are a lot cheaper with BBBE, and it's all easier to buy it in bulk when they are on sale. I am feeling better all ready.
I am so happy for you!
One of my cousins lives in assisted-living because her autism makes it untenable for her to live alone.
I cannot get the staff to feed healthy food to the residents. IT BREAKS MY HEART to see the resident gain weight and become weak unhealthy. It’s criminal.
Im 64 and autistic too I eat carbs bland carbs. Dry crackers , dry bread , rice cakes. Fruit and veg kick off my IBS. I am lactose intolerant and everything upsets my tum. just started carnivore so I am going to hang on every video I can find. Thank you for sharing. 🇬🇧🤓
for me its helping my autism because im less inflamed so i feel my body less, my clothes are less tight, my shoes are less tight, i sweat less which helps, i can handle more sensory input, i get less upset, and im more likely to let things go
@@Kimonwatersedge I'm now on day 93! Feeling so much better. 99% done with my IBS, eczema, inflammation, no more carpal tunnel, reversal of bunions and corns. No more trigger fingers. No more migraines. No more fibromyalgia! So grateful for this WOE.
I'm so happy for you and hope you continue to find relief as you refine your diet. Amen !!
Eating carnivore has totally changed my eating habits. Not craving carbs brings you peace of mind .
I call it "food freedom"! Freedom from the constant fussing about what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat. Freedom from cravings, from the compulsion to snack, from trying diets and exercises. Freedom from feeling bad about myself, from feeling tired, from feeling frustrated,
One of my favorite things about Laura is she keeps it real. Carnivore is hard. Knowing you can eat cheese, dairy, chicken salad and pork rinds instead of "You have to avoid those!" It makes it more sustainable and realistic for people like me who struggle with moderation. Great interview Rina.
Thank you!
Carnivore is not hard! It's the easiest lifestyle on the planet!
@@kathyc7284It is true many people struggle with carnivore. I’ve seen it first hand trying to turn friends and family onto it. I really wanted to share my great results with them. But unfortunately between severe sugar addiction, trashed digestive systems from years of abuse, and the fact they could not eat enough red meat that it was disastrous. They completely struggled to get in the calories. It was so bad I told them to stop. It’s apparently not for everyone. I count my blessings that steak, especially ribeyes and porterhouses are my two favorite foods on the planet. For the people I mentioned above their two favorite foods are pizza and bread.
Yes I am one who was never obese..just getting older and a bit of belly fat and joint inflammation creeps in. So I wanted to nip that in the bud. I am staying strict right now..but I am not a big meat lover.. so I will try to see if some things like pork rinds or cheese will help me maintain once I lose 10 to 15 pounds. I miss salad more than I miss bread cuz I had already cut out grains.. The saving grace is that I a cook who likes to make mea and all food taste great..and I have access to local farm to table beef and eggs.. so that helps
I've made her chicken salad and it is delicious!
I eat carnivore in a house full of cookies and baked goods. As far as moderation, ehh why bother having it at all? I just view it as a poison to me. Also was 400lbs at one point and now am 175. I have tried avocado and dairy but have uncomfortable belly reactions to that stuff.
I lied to myself for years to get that heavy. I at least recognize that lie now.
Congratulations on the weight loss! Did you just eat beef or included other meats? Different youtube channels promote differing ideas.
@@dianepereira1860 Mostly beef, bacon and some shrimp.
I am addicted to whole fat plain A2 A2 Greek yogurt that is raw. It’s delicious. It’s like having ice cream, but I’m sure it’s making my stomach inflamed.
After two weeks on Carnivore fighting through the carb/sugar cravings I felt as though I'd awakened from a trance. The white noise of addiction went quiet and I looked up suddenly understood what Carnivore adherents really meant. ❤
Amazing comment. One week here reason the comments and seeing these healthy women’s glowing faces sure helps. I’m here for severe arthritis
@@iHeartAmySueI hope it gets better on carnivore. I'm not there yet,just got interested and do some research if i want to do this to. Can you post here an update on your journey sometimes? ❤
@@Behavioralresearcher I’ll try to remember!
I am one of those people who can’t have too many restrictions but I can’t moderate either. I’ve tried carnivore but my husband is not on board. His daughter is a new doctor and he follows her advice. I still eat mostly meat. I also work in a school surrounded by sweets. My health is suffering again though so this interview has inspired me to begin again. My arthritis is awful and it was soooo much better on carnivore. I need support though. I ordered a butcher box and I am looking forward to diving in again. I’m thinking of doing a channel to keep myself accountable. Thank you for this amazing interview.
Thanks
I learn so much from Rena and her guests. Great job!
Substitutions work best for me. I can resist sweets by allowing 70% dark chocolate. I resist soda with flavored sparkling water. Occasionally I allow myself breaded chicken strips or pork ribs with BBQ sauce. I want to go 100% but this method has worked for me since November 2023 and I've put my Ulcerative colitis in remission and lost about twenty pounds.
I love that you are listening to your body. I hear you about feeling the lack of support. Sounds like time for your own quiet project and let the results speak for themselves. I love the idea of doing your own channel. I'm seeking to learn with and from others so I'd follow ❤
Get an airbfryer and cook your own foods.
Laura is affirming what I discovered long ago that my food addiction is no different than an alcohol or drug addiction. What I didn't understand until the last few years is that I can be perfectly healthy just eating meat. I am not a moderator. It just makes me feel so validated hearing her talk about not being able to moderate. My friends and family don't get it, so it's nice that my 'pretend friends' on the internet think and feel like me. Thanks for being such a helpful part of my community.
I can 100% relate to this as well, thank you for sharing.
Me either
Me too. Total volume eater. That's been a problem for me on carnivore when I fell down the 'stick of butter a day' rabbit hole. I cant be moderate with butter, so it had to go.
I am sure they are addicted too they probably just don’t see it as an issue. See how much they would freak out doing a couple day fast.
Same
You'd never know that you ever had acne! Your SKIN is BEAUTIFUL!
As a behavioral health detox nurse I love the in depth discussion about sugar addiction. I help folks detox off of hard substances but sugar is everywhere, legal, and promoted in culture and products. The struggle is real and shame can be overwhelming when will power fails. The brain is changed by drugs... sugar uses the same reward pathways in the brain as heroin or meth. Laura is spot on that emotions and trauma often tie into it. One day at a time...channel your inner turtle
True. I went to a Functional doctor about ten yrs ago and he saved my life.
I lost the 25 pounds I needed to and I was so healthy.
Then, I went through a large trauma in my life and I gained 30 pounds .
I didn't change anything but still gained the weight because of stress and trauma.
It took me two long years to work my way through the trauma and now ready to heal so I am going to try carnivore.
So do you recommend carnivore for kids on the spectrum with destroyed guts from childhood "shots"?
Exactly. Very well said and thank you for stating these facts about sugar and how society promotes sugar consumption especially to children.
Halloween candy, Christmas candy canes and Easter eggs comes to mind, they all promote candy eating from a young age. @@TeaRose9
Inner turtle! Love it!
Love the fact that Laura says be patient. I am day 312 Ketovore/Carnavore and lost 63 lbs. been stuck but other things are improving so patience is the key.
As long as you’re regularly lifting weights and exercising it’s incredibly easy to break through your plateau utilizing what’s called a “Cyclical Carnivore Ketogenic Diet.”
This basically means six days of extremely high fat and protein from eating carnivore then one day a week you ingest a significant amount of protein AND carbs, but with NO fat consumption.
What precedes the “carb-up/re-feed/supercompensation” is a full-body thrashing in the gym to where your goal is to annihilate yourself head-to-toe then go home and eat as many carbs as possible.
This causes both a huge anabolic response as well as a lipolytic response. Meaning that it’s both muscle building and great for fat loss.
I have done this off and on for twenty years and every time I do it it works flawlessly. I cannot recommend it enough.
If you’re an avid reader then I highly recommend you read the book “The Anabolic Diet” from Dr. Mauro di Pasquale. As well as Dan Duchaine’s “The Militant Guide to Extreme Body Recomposition (something like that?). As well as any and all articles from Lyle MacDonald.
There’s SOOOOOO many carnivore folks that’d receive extreme benefits by utilizing this CCKD way of eating.
FWIW, what I eat for my re-feed is three pounds of de-fatted chicken breast, ten cups of soaked and pressure cooked organic jasmine rice, and a massive amount of raw local honey and liquid aminos to top off the chicken & rice. I salivate just thinkin’ about this MASSIVE meal. I never get tired of this, but it HAS TO be earned.
May I ask you how many carbs do to average a day? I'm struggling with keeping carbs down
@@meldenedorn8585 What are you eating/drinking? Let's start there and the answer to that may help us understand why you are struggling. Thank you.
@@meldenedorn8585 carnivore is pretty much zero carb. Even veggies have carbs. Meat and fat have none.
Check out priming. You may not be eating enough, not eating enough fat or just need a system reset.
Pure gold! Laura said "it's much more different when you are trying to prevent a disease than when you are trying to reverse one." That is key! I'm trying to reverse, so weight loss is secondary. It's great, but the focus is to get well!!
Im 62 and for some reason never had a weight problem or trouble losing weight. I went carnivore because I'm a sugar junkie and was heading towards becoming diabetic. I realized just because you can eat something and not gain weight doesn't mean your body isn't being harmed. I'm 5'4 120. I was 128lbs when I started carnivore and got down to 113 before I got too scared to get on the scale. I asked a couple of carnivore influencer what to do and they told me to eat three meals a day instead of twice a day. I'm very active so was under eating. What fixted my weight issues is dairy. Eating butter and cheese had me gaining weight to the point I was 128 lbs again. Since I like weighing 118-120 I realized that eating dairy especially every day will destroy your weight loss effort. I think some people can eat dairy but if you're trying to lose weight I would definitely NOT eat dairy 🤔 btw I grew up in foster care so not eating and going hungry has never been my thing.
I have the same problem. For some reason I cannot eat dairy on carnivore. I will stall or gain weight. With me it is the milksugar that triggers the sugar and carbs addiction.
113 isn't necessarily too low at 5'4. I think everyone has a different idea of lean/appropriate weight.
@@marciamakoviecki3295 I guess it depends on your built. I'm still pretty muscular and at 113lbs, I looked sickly. It's wasn't fun having family and friends who hadn't seen me before the weight loss ask if I was ok😞
How about raw milk as opposed to pasteurized?
@@6.0hhhmany people do great on raw milk, as pasteurized destroys many of the compounds that help us digest milk. Homogenized milk is altered in another way, "breaking" the fat molecules in unnatural ways.
I can relate to Laura on so many levels. I'm a definite sugar carb addict. There's no such thing as moderation!!!!! I've never been able to eat one cookie or any other carb. I tried eating meat and fruits and ended up even sicker.
I was a vegetarian for over twenty years and vegan for three. I've been on every diet known to man!
What brought me to carnivore is diverticulitis.
I also had fatty liver and diabetes and very overweight.
I started carnivore September 19th this this year and going strong!! All my diseases have reversed. I've lost thirty pounds. I had to give away 15 bags of clothing because they don't fit! Which is amazing but my health is the most important and why I started this WOE.
what brings people to carnivore is pain. I can say from experience I'll never wain, this is the best I've felt. No more bleeding gums, no more being winded by just walking, now I can hike and breathe out my nose like I did in my twenties.
Also thank goodness I'm very blessed that my husband is on this journey too! This has been a wonderful interview! Thank you ladies!!! Blessings to you both🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yes, people need to find their own way. Btw, my bleeding gums and sinus problems were cured by carnivore too.
Carnivore cured hemorrhoids for me. It was an intermittent and unpredictable problem...and slowly worsened over the past three years. While new on carnivore, at first I was focused on the weight I was losing so fast; then at the seven-week point is when it occurred to me that the sometimes-problematic bowel movements and hemorrhoid issue had vanished.
@@rjo8500 It can even clear up dental problems??! I'm starting this diet on Monday & I'm petrified but I'm starting to have serious digestive problems, malabsorption but I don't know how to start. I hope I can find info. This makes me excited that maybe receeding gums can come back from brushing too hard
@@c4caffeen134 Yes, even with three regular scheduled cleanings a year every time I flossed my gums would bleed, and this continued for years. Two weeks into carnivore it stopped. Over three months carnivore and I’ve had several other miracle health improvements. Sugar and processed carbs were slowly killing me.
@@rjo8500 This is my problem too. I can't quit the sugar carbs and even though I don't overeat them I think they're doing alot of damag. How long have you been on this and are you strict on the diet? I'm happy for you and your outcome!
Ok, sooooo..i was vegetarian 10years then slowly introduced meats. For me its all about how I feel and health no other reason. This has been fine until the last few years ,im 50..menaupause. all kinds of crazy things, arthritis and so on. Im following you and Laura so I decided let me do the science project on myself. This is only my 4th day and oh my gosh! This cannot be real. No pain, no brain fog, energy. We all say the same BUT ITS TRUE!
Laura and her husband's journey is so inspiring. Seeing their videos is one of the biggest reasons I tried Carnivore. Now, it's the way I will be eating from here on out. I've reversed my prediabetes, down more than 50 lbs, and so much more. Thanks for a great interview.
Oh wow that's so nice to hear, thank you!
Wow! Amazing! 😊😊😊
As a newbie I am eating eggs, butter, bacon, ribeye steaks, beef short ribs, so far I am down 17 pounds and working toward finding the best amount of fat for continued weight loss. Also, intermittent fasting.
Well done!
Congratulations ❤🎉
What time do you fast? Thank you
Hi, How long ago did you start and how much did you weight if I can ask?
I eat the same stuff and also whole plain yogurt with an ice cube and cold water on it as a dessert. Today I experimented and nailed a ribeye in the oven -- wrapped in foil tightly for one hour at 300 degrees. It was my best one so far. I put it in a bowl and the fat was a broth which I drank in between bites.
Pretty much doing the same thing, started at 296 in October, I am now 260.
Dont try to "be perfect". Because "perfect" doesnt exist. Best advice! Bravo 👏👏
Thank you for stating that again. 🫶🏻
This may help someone. When I get stressed, without even thinking about it, I would find myself in front of the fridge. So I knew I needed a quick fix, to stay away from carbs, etc. I started making simple deviled eggs using mayo made with coconut oil, mustard, vinegar and paprika. When I needed to stress eat, I only would eat a deviled egg. After a few weeks of this, (including mostly on the carnivore diet), I could see that I felt stronger, and that fragile, sickly feeling, I seemed to always have, had abated. Vinegar snd mustard have vita B in it. Did that help my stress? Not sure. But eggs did help me succeed on a mostly protein diet. Its those little things that help you get over the hump, when you first go carnivore, that help so much.
Thank you so much for sharing that. I’m experiencing the same issues. I will make some deviled eggs right now as I hear my fridge calling 😂
Eggs have B vitamins 😊 love them
Dang… this video was so much more than just an informative video on Carnivore but so incredibly insightful for those who have struggled in their relationship with food.
Laura’s self compassionate perspective is just what I needed to hear to understand:
Honor my body by fueling it the proper fuel. What is my body affected by? What is my non-negotiable?
- No carbs / sugar -> Carnivore/keto
(These are my current goals as a new carnivore - this doesn’t have to be forever but it’s the stepping stone that works for me)
Where can I remain flexible and incorporate variety/enjoyment so I don’t put restrictive boundaries / unrealistic expectations on myself? How will I address temptation?
- Find what works for you and your body’s needs. There is no clear line of the perfect diet.
- I like Laura’s take on cheese and dairy for condiment purposes. Being lactose intolerant I can’t handle dairy but can do raw cheese in moderation. I look forward to making my treat of carnivore pizza 1-2x month. 😋🍕
- “Not now. It’s there and I want it but I feel too good not to ruin that feeling.” Take it one day at a time.
Mindset shift: What else is important to me other than weight loss? What are my other health goals?
- Similarly to Laura, I’ve had an all or nothing mindset when it comes to trying a new diet. I’m not going to label Carnivore as just a “diet/fad” to lose weight. A diet has labels of being restrictive. But it’s so much more than that for me. Weight loss is an added benefit to my main focus of seeking healing my sensitive gut and reducing inflammation.
Find support through like minded people / community that can be a part of this journey. 💕
On that note, I just wanted to express how grateful I am for you, Rina, for starting this conversation and @LauraSpath your insight and wisdom in the journey you and Chris have been through. Thank you!!
About hitting lowest weight: Just because you prefer the way you look at a particular weight, does not mean your body is healthiest at that weight. I judge according to my energy, mood, mental clarity.
I am trying to understand and value this. I got to my low, then gained 20 back - not cheating. So frustrating. Yet I look at pics at my low and think I may have been too skinny. I just want to wear those old clothes.
The joints, ligaments, and muscles. Are they working like when one was young, or are they stiff, sore, inflamed?
23:13
"I enjoy being in my life and even in the hard parts, it's somehting I want to face and be fully present in" - Laura Spath
Awesome. Life is too short. And later in life the hard parts become cherished memories, often times more so than the easy parts.
So grateful for Laura. I started watching her when I began my carnivore journey in August of this year. I'm only 4 months in but my A1C has already dropped 1.2 points and I have lost 21.5 pounds.
This interview was touching to my heart because I understand being surrounded by food, especially at church. Like Laura's dad, my husband is a pastor and we are constantly bombarded by food, potlucks, invitations to dinner out, etc.
Laura's videos about what she eats at various restaurants have been invaluable to me. I now know exactly what to order at all the name brand restaurants and it has saved my carnivore journey. Thank you for doing this interview with Laura. She is such an inspiration!!
Where can I find that video? Do you remember the name?
@@jerimow8400 do you mean the ones about the restaurants?? Those are spread out as she often does shorts for each restaurant. Type into You Tube - Laura Spath, cracker barrel or Laura Spath, In-n-out burger, etc. I think she has done one for a bunch of different restaurants like that
I had my rug in kindergarten and took my nap every day. It is the only thing from school that I enjoyed and that stuck with me . I still love my nap. I'm 75 years old.
😴🛌❤
Me too.. Love my nap...as a 70 year old.. don't mess with my quiet time.. lol
Love naps!❤
Thank you for all the ongoing inspiration!! I relate so much to what Laura said about how food is still like a drug even on carnivore...I'm still an emotional eater, but now my comfort foods have changed for the better. They don't hurt me anymore, like the high carb ones did for years. It is so liberating to finally feel in control of my eating... carnivore has muted all those intense cravings that used to rule me. I'm no longer a slave to temptation, and that is such a huge relief. I feel freeeee!!! I started November 19th '23 at 306 lbs...and am down to 294.4 lbs now. The weight really does just melt off 😌 Non scale vitories...swelling and bloating in my face/tummy/& ankles has decreased significantly, and bathroom issues have calmed. Looking forward to lowering my high blood pressure, and getting rid of body inflammation and lower back pain! I'm feeling more wonderfully optimistic than I have in a very long time 💜
I appreciate Laura because she keeps me from becoming legalistic and perfectionistic. Cheese and pork rinds are way better than cake and pasta. I have to be able to enjoy this long term.
Same here!
I tried pork rhines....I found it very gamey tasting...😮 what did I do wrong?
@@colettejaques2559what pork rinds were they?
@@colettejaques2559try the dill pickle ones.
As a food addict in recovery (OA), I agree wholeheartedly with Laura saying “Fruit & honey lead to binges.” I cannot have honey or most fruits since it triggers the sweet addiction. My brain lights up if there’s a hidden sugar/sugar substitute. A rogue dried cranberry or a hidden grape makes my brain go, “Oooh, what was that?” I’ve been clean eating since 2016 and carnivore since August 2021. It keeps me sane, without inflammation and provides me with a healthy happy gut biome. Thanks for this interview! Following you now.
Great interview she's so honest it's so refreshing that most people on carnivore said everything is fantastic, not so. I've been Keto for 42years due to severe allergies by no less a heart doctor. Now, I've been on and off carnivore it's for me hard. I don't feel so great, but I made up my mind to stick to it. Hope to see it gets better. The worst I have so much energy I can't sleep.
Amazing interview with an amazing person. You can tell she had to walk the walk and figure everything out the hard way. That's what makes her advice so useful.
I love Laura!! She is such an inspiration and a huge support for me. She is REAL!! I thank God that I found her on TH-cam. ❤
Thank you so much to you both❤, was on carnivore for 4 months, great benefits with regards to pain relief, improved skin, lots more energy, better moods, less brain fog etc etc, but no weight loss at all, I actually gained weight. Laura, thank you so much for answering the question I had since April this year, I now know from what you said that I was under eating and that I need to eat even if not hungry, in order to get in enough nutrients to thrive. I couldn't manage more than 60g to 80g of protein a day, and always felt full. Since going off carnivore all my pains and health issues are back and still gaining weight. Time to start again and do it right. You girls rock!
STOP eating dairy if you're eating it because dairy is high in sugar and can block weight loss and cause weight gain for a lot of people.
Yes. I think this has been my struggle, too. Was carnivore for 8 mos and lost only 20 pounds. Mostly I felt good but I was just exhausted all the time. Fell off the wagon into 4 months of heavy duty sugar. Now have been back to carnivore for 28 days. I am not eating near enough protein. If anyone reading this has advice on how to keep eating when you feel full (for the first time in your life), please share. How is eating past satiety listening to your body’s natural signals?
@kkrenken895 one thing I do that seems to be working is having a few things that are very palatable to me ( my fav is taco seasoned meat with cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce) to eat when plain meat doesn't sound appetizing. I know it's not 100% carnivore but it helps me stick to it and keep loosing weight. As long as there are no carbs or anything sweet! So whatever you can find that is very palatable to you and won't throw you off. It's very hard for me to eat enough when just eating plain meat.
Try plain homemade salted beef jerky ❤
I’m very curious about you eating carnivore and not losing. I ate Keto and lost 100 pounds. I combined it with fasting. I also struggle to eat enough especially because I feel best doing OMAD. Have you tried carnivore plus fasting? I’m wondering if you’re just the right weight for your body and don’t really need to lose or are you definitely obese? I hope you don’t mind me asking!
Now 30 days in, and 10kg lost ! Way more than I expected !
I've stopped snoring, I've definitely seen an untick in my work performance, and I am bursting with energy !
My face shape is changing too, and you can see change all over my body (in a good way !!)
I have been very strict, though I am still having tea/coffee with milk (no sweeteners anymore) and cheese occasionally, but this hasn't been difficult.
The only issue I have is convincing people I'm not killing myself doing it when they try to insist I eat "other" things !! 🤣
I need to stop snoring. It’s to the point now where I am afraid I’m going to have a heart attack or something. I have tried all the devices and gadgets and exercises.
All that’s left is for me to be more consistent on my carnivore diet and hope that losing the last 15 pounds - and getting more healthy overall - Will help me stop snoring.
Laura was my carnivore mentor back when I started in May 2023 and I've always identified with her food addiction and inability to moderate carb consumption.
How much weight have you lost since May, if you don’t mind my asking?
What an amazing testimony. Will help so many people. Food addiction is so real and at the top of issues. Laura thank you for sharing.
I too can not tolerate eating salads or other vegetables because it causes me horrible stomach problems. Every time after I eat salad, I must take an antacid. I'm going carnivore, which is why I'm watching this video. ❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Rina and Laura! 🙏💖 Very important discussion between the two of you! Yes, very few people talk about food/carbs addiction and how moderation does not work. Carnivore is liberating indeed.
I am so happy you enjoyed the conversation
Thank GOD someone said grass fed beef tastes terrible. I spent a fortune on Farmer's Friend beef and hated it. I just finished
an 80/20 hamburg from Aldi's and loved it!
I feel relieved!
Grass fed beef is overall healthier.
I like to add beef tallow or extra beef fat to the meat when I cook it.
I've never noticed a negative taste to grass-fed beef. I shop at Aldi and buy the 85/15 Grass-fed Organic beef that they sell in the square packs. I season it with a pat of butter and sea salt and throw it in the air fryer. Delicious--and no bad aftertaste at all.
I hate the taste of grass fed beef too. Still better to eat non grass fed .eat than all the other junk put there. Dr Berry will tell you that it does not have to be grass fed to be healthy.
Amen
I'm really not a fan of how you began that video, but the entire conversation is fantastic and Laura shares so much good advice and experience. What I gleaned the most is the one non-negotiable of just staying carnivore above all else. I also liked dairy as dessert. As a member of her Locals community, I enjoy her daily interaction with the online community and the wisdom she so often shares.
Yup, people who are anti carnivore would’ve just said “yup, I thought so” and clicked off
You did not do it wrong. You pushed forward with courage and made your path. Many will follow this path. You did a great job.
Fabulous interview again and keeping it real. Thank you!
when it is suggested to me to have a cheat day or moderation, I answer with this....would you tell an alcoholic you can have one drink it's your birthday....no, I tell those people that I am addicted to sugar in all of it's forms, so no I can't eat just one....no one in their right mind would urge a drug addict or an alcoholic to drink or whatever drugs etc....to me when I sat down and let this statement seep into my soul....I am an addict....I am addicted to sugar....
As a guy, there's educational value to hear the experience that women have on carnivore. I hear this often. Prioritize protein and don't avoid the fat. Women can get under nourished easily leaving them thinking carnivore isn't working. Great video.
We are more similar than dissimilar. Certainly different hormones but we too need to make sure our hormones are in the normal range (Thyroid and Testosterone). Personally I am deficient in both and have to supplement. Apparently this is an inherited issue but it doesn’t have to be a crutch. Can stall our progress if our hormones not normalized
I love both of you so much! Thanks for putting yourselves out there! I am currently transitioning to carnivore and I so appreciate you alls support. My hope is healing and strength.
Laura is the first carnivore influencer I followed and she’s still one of my favorites! Her videos are well organized and her content is well versed and concise….very “to the point” informative! Great interview!
Laura is soooo relatable!! I love her channel and their whole family. Another WONDERFUL interview!!!
I discovered the keto low carb way of eating about two years ago and lost about 35lbs. My hotmonal joint pain, inflammation in hips, etc almost varnished. Its all back on after very stressful life events and changes and the pain. I dint binge, eat carefully ish but one bite of that sugar and even in tiny amounts, very difficult to quit, but im watching his because im about to try again, started yesterday. What was great about this interview was how realistic she is and that i also cannot bear to be counting macros etc when theres so much else in life to manage, its got to be easy. I also was overfasting, lost my luscious hair (which i may not get back fully at 59 and its long ) and weight stalled. I could not find out why. I cant afford subscriptions to apps to calculate protein yet but i did end up being able to tell if i needed more fats / enrrgy so now i know to eat more and more protein. Im about the weight laura started. Ive been practicing intermittent IF so am going to kick off with a reset fast 24 to 48 hrs (as per mindy pelz) and take all this on board . I hope ive figured it out now. I am very worried though that with big boobs and tummy im going to be quite "body unnatractive" with saggy wrinkly skin which is going to be as miserable as being fat. Authophagy, ok to a point but .... I find very little info on dealing with it. Anyway, here goes making it a success this time. Thank you
@titithetoad How are you doing these days??
great interview. Her story is so familiar. Almost as if she is telling mine. eating disorder, from one diet to another, losing lots of weight, gaining it back. parents divorced, eating emotions away, even was very much abused as a kid, physically and mentally, from vegetarion to vegan, name it, I've done it... I just recently discovered carnivore diet, still doing some research but I am going for it. And I needed this interview, cuz I'm also an All go in-deep dive-kinda girl 🙂. thank you for the interview and nice channel 💜
I just found Laura’s TH-cam channel. What a treat to see this interview pop up. Wonderful conversation. Thank you both.🙏🏻
Love Laura Spath!!! She's so real!!! THANKS for this great interview!
This is a wonderful interview! I just started my carnivore diet journey and I am even going to document it here on TH-cam. Today was day 5! I am also not someone who does well with moderation and have failed every diet including keto. SO I decided in the beginning I will cut all carbs but keep my dairy, eggs, cheese, etc. Plus taking the advice to add in electrolytes (which I did home-made to save money). I think this is why so far I haven't had some of the more major side effects other than the big D and some fatigue. I have stuck to only animal products so far (except I did have some tzatziki that had a little cucumber) but that's it! Really that's a pretty big win for me.🙂
I get a big smile when your interviews pop up: great guests and awesome interview questions and techniques 😊👍🏽😃👍🏽
Me too. 😊
Glad you like them!
Same here she is one of my best so is Laura.
This was very encouraging. I've avoided doing carnivore because I didn't think I could do it long term but hearing you talk about doing it one day at a time and not thinking about long term has inspired me to try. I've been doing keto off and on for a few years and remember thinking I could never give up bread or pasta for more than a couple days showed me I could. I just need to use this same approach. I need to lose some weight but it's more about staying out of the medical system and their drug pushing. Being in my early 50's, I'm blessed to have no medical conditions or prescription drugs I take. I want to keep it that way.
For me on Carnivore I have allowed myself 40 to 50 carbs of any carbs I really enjoy. I can moderate. I don't like veggies or fruit because they cause digestive issues. My choice of carbs is grains like 40 grams of bread, a muffin, peanut butter filled pretzels. As long as I don't eat over the 40 to 60 grams and have it after my fatty steak it doesn't trigger me to want more. I've tried no carb Carnivore adding additional fat to stay satisfied and it doesn't work for me. When I say I can't have any carbs that I love I go off completely. When I'm not meat based I don't gain weight but definitely see diminished muscle tone, poor skin/acne, and joint/inflammation. So for me I am doing Carnivore for health but allowing my small carbs of choice keeps me happy and healthy. I've never been overweight. Yes I wanted to lose 10 pounds and I lost 8 but regardless after that my weight doesn't change even the times I went completely off Carnivore and ate up to 150 carbs. But going back up to 150 carbs although no weight change I didn't feel good. I think Carnivore definitely is good and we can tweak it to fit where it works for each of us to have it as a way of life not a temporary diet. I found my balance and feel amazing. I'm 64 and going strong!!! Great interview ❤
That's perfect, do what works for you 👍
Interesting experience. I am being pretty strict right now for joint inflammation reasons. It's working. Losing a bit of belly fat that had crept on ..don't need to lose a lot of weight..10 to 15 pounds would be good.. I am not an emotional eater. I am a cook who likes to make food that tastes good and is healthy.. I lost 5 pounds in 10 days.. also quit coffee.
So you're on a keto diet?
Good for you! You are doing low-carb or keto, not carnivore, but those are details. Sounds like you are doing great.!
You are doing very well for you. You are earing low carbohydrate. I love Tony Bennett, a great singer, but he wasn't heavy metal singer.
I can relate to Laura in that we have a need to be addicted to something... anything, so we think we're doing a good thing by over-controlling what we consume.
I have been playing around with the idea of carnivore and doing my research. I was cleaning the fridge out and heard a familiar voice, was shocked to see Laura on this video. I had the pleasure of working with Laura and am so proud of her progress!!! Laura your skin glows and you look so beautiful ❤ thank you for all this info!! God bless you and your family.
I always think Laura is so stunningly beautiful when I see her and much of that is this gorgeous skin she has. I never would have guessed that she had an acne problem!
Her skin is beautiful!
I've followed Laura on TH-cam for awhile but never knew her story -- I so appreciate her honesty and can relate on so many levels!! Great interview :)
Rina, I always love and appreciate your interviews. Thank you so much for the insightful questions.
Thank you!
This is day 35 for me on carnivore only eatting ribeye & ground beef eggs butter occasionally I’ll have salmon and bacon never felt better clean energy all day my sleep is still not great but I’m down 22lbs and building muscle had bad dry skin on my feet that’s gone I had nail fungus it’s going away and my skin is glowing I found something with this that I can stick too thanks for all the information
my nail fungus never "went away" until after 6 months on carnivore.
I love Laura Spath ❤ she's so helpful in my carnivore journey
I appreciate Laura’s nuanced, balanced approach! It so realistic.
Thank you so much Laura! I can identify 💯 percent. I am downloading for easy access. I don't think I'm eating enough!
I love you sharing your long term experience. When I went into carnivore I had a difficult time. I definitely had to add HCL with pepsin. I had a low acid stomach. I am 67,so that is what really changes things. It has led me to the discovery that I have a bacterial infection Helicobacter pylori or H pylori . They are saying that this is something aquifer in childhood. It can be silent in symptoms. I personally was iron deficient and couldn’t seem to ear proteins, especially beef. These bacteria feed on carbs! This bacteria is transmitted through saliva. Kissing or sharing utensils. I think I would not have figured this out without carnivore. Food has changed in its priority in my life. I felt so obsessed. As well.
So what are you doing to address h pylori? I ask because I may have the same issue. I have a hard time eating beef and protein and have low stomach acid.
Thank you for sharing this info...I have the exact problem....
If you want to lose weight do Keto....if you want to heal your body, mind and soul....do carnivore correctly.
Thank you, I can really relate to Laura. Just started carnivore. Best tip, Make this a life style, not a fad diet.
I’m 2.5+ years Carnivore with 15+ years keto prior to that. The health benefits are endless and I feel good, no meds, lost over 100lbs. I love Carnivore’s simplicity, it saves me money and the boundaries that I’ve set for myself gives me food freedom. My go to foods are eggs or ground beef. I have a fair share of steak and coffee everyday, black or with a splash of cream as a dessert. Cheese is another occasional dessert or like a condiment for a dish.
I’ve listened to Laura & Judy Cho’s podcast and more recently to Rina.
Great guests on this channel. ❤
Wow! Great success!🎉
Laura is my carnivore crush!! I wanna be like her when I glow up 😍
Great interview Rina! Thank you Laura for sharing your journey and experience ❤
The only thing I believe is a necessity for me is pastured eggs. I can get an upset stomach from cheaper eggs and I eat 6 eggs a day and it's not worth getting a stomach ache over. I shop for sales on all my meats. It's absolutely possible to heal with conventional meat. I've seen it when my son did a meat-based diet for colitis.
That was so good. I think the questions have been on the point and the answers really have been so true and reliable. I started my carnivore journey 4 day ago and it already changed my life so much. So thankful for all those channels
One of the best most helpful Carnivore interviews I've ever seen! Thank you 🥰
I don’t like the taste of grass finished beef, either. It tastes gamey to me and my husband. We’re always happy to hear we don’t have to eat it to be successful. Thanks for the great interview!
one of the best interviews ever. So insightful. I needed to hear this!!!!!!
I LOVE Laura’s approach to life on carnivore!
She keeps it so real that she makes everyone feel like they can eat meat based for as long as they desire to.
Thank you, excellent interview🙏
This was so good. Rina, you are great at getting interesting people on your shows. Both of you ladies look so healthy and have beautiful skin.
My primary reason for going on carnivore was for health; I read so many of the comments that talked about improving my health. At the time I started I was having horrible knee pains plus I felt so lethargic; zero energy; within two weeks I felt so energetic and so many things were improving; technically I have been on this way of eating for 6 month and have lost 30 lbs; I lost maybe 20 lbs the first three months and now it is usually about 2/3 lbs. a month; this month of November has been wash I have maintained my weight but I have had some fruit, a bit of sweets after all it was Thanksgiving; getting back on the wagon realizing that Dec. may be a wash too; I am not going to be so restrictive because I know if I feel restricted I won't stay with it; the biggest difference I find is don't have craving for anything; I also know that my body composition has changed it is quite apparent; I will stick with this for the health reasons but I also don't know when I will try to maintain a given weight; my body has changed throughout the years; don't know what will look good; skinny is not want just good health.
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I luv this Laura!
You give us real, authentic ways to live day by day on carnivore.
You are truly an inspiration! 💐
Beautiful interview! Thank you to both of you for the continued support for a healthy lifestyle. It’s day 5 for me and I truly see the benefits. I appreciate you being real and encouraging a healthy sustainable lifestyle and not perfection. 🎉 Cheers to you!
I’m not a fan of THAT room and I think this really helped when I changed over Aug 15th. Grey and Redmond salts have helped me with cravings. I keep a tiny container with tiny spoon my purse when away from home. Amazed of the amount I’m needing to eat to maintain the weight. I have not experienced many of the downfalls by watching your videos when I was researching this new lifestyle. THANK YOU!🥰
Thanks for the idea for eating the salt.
The salt helps with sugar cravings?
@@rhondajennings517 Yes, for me it helped/helps…especially the first couple of months.
I LOVE how Laura always keeps things very real! ❤
For those who have issues with the taste of grass finished beef, try covering your grass fed beef with a lot of butter after its cooked. if you are already doing that try more. also make sure you are covering it with the beef fat from the pan after cooking. if you are using some fat in you frying pan make sure you aren't using the seed oil poison (canola, corn, vegetable, soybean, cotton seed) or olive oil which can't take that amount of heat without going rancid. use beef fat or lard(saved from previous meals) or ghee. when grilling make a sauce with butter, salt, and olive oil with garlic cloves smashed into the mixture (if you are eating garlic). (If you are not eating garlic, my personal opinion is you are being too dogmatic with your diet, non of my business though). personally i have found a big range in the consistency of the taste of grass finished beef, much more inconsistent than grain finished, but not to the extent that many are expressing. of course taste is personal.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and honesty ❤
... and meal prepping. or Meat prepping. If you follow Laura and her husband, they cook their steaks, or meat for a few days ahead of time. This gives you 3-4 days of freedom. No descision, just pick and reheat your meat and carry on. Laura also is known to carry dried meat or meat sticks or carnivore crisps and things in her purse while traveling. and THE water bottle and electrolytes. not mistaking , a person may be thirsty and not just hungry. Electrolytes really help me with that as well.
Thanks ladies for a great talk. Luv from MN
Beautiful, thank you for your authenticity the depth of your story.
I especially love the delving in to root causes regarding your health issues.
Take away: love wisdom , understanding and GRACE ♥️
I'm with Laura on the fasting, sometimes it's not feasible. I have hormonal based hypertension and fasting exacerbates the blood pressure because I haven't found my balance yet. I'll get there but don't force yourself to do the fast before your body is ready. Don't do the trend, be your best advocate.
Totally agree. I don't like being hungry and eat when I'm hungry because trying to fight your body you will lose every time. You just have to eat healthy because intentionally starving can't be a good thing other wise why would your body tell you you need more fuel.
Thank you for mentioning the mom guilt. That genuinely resonates. We gotta stop "shoulding" on ourselves. 💔😌 Indeed. I find I've historically been an all or nothing type. Coming to terms with - done is better than perfect, something is better than nothing. Thank you for your bravery & sharing!
Blessings & Shalom 🙏
You and Laura spread the Carnivore word through your channels. I try to spread the word, when I can, in my local neighbourhood. For example, my pharmacist now knows a little about Carnivore and that we don’t need fibre. Keep up your important messages.
Laura is so genuine! I totally relate to her! This was such a great vlog. Enjoyed it! 😊
So real, so helpful! Love this! I have lost 115 lbs this year on carnivore! I have dealt with carb, sugar and food addiction. Definitely relatable eating peanut butter straight and eating rows of Oreos. Would be easy to relapse- I do occasionally have a cheat meal, but it feels awful physically when I do. I definitely feel like carnivore and keto are much more natural- I love the proper human diet!
I love Laura! She gives a real-life experience and issues perspective that most of us have. I like her ideas! Thank you!
Laura is so down to earth and honest, a great guest. And I would love to know what she uses on her skin, it looks so vibrant and healthy!
:Just get thru the day without eating peanut butter." An approach appropriate to the timing. Observing oneself and knowing thy self and helping oneself to reach small goals to large. For me, after wheat slip ups most days, my daily goal is to be carnivore and absolutely not any wheat ever. But after being strict carnivore for a few months, then eating wheat it shocked me to the core because it highlighted my addiction to the most damaging food ingredient for my body, gut, brain. So now starts the no wheat no matter what goal. Should be more doable now that I have identified my main weakness and at the same time the main culprit always flaring my body up with pain, migraines, bloating and fatigue, and major gut damage.
yes I hear you! (I'm 80 days in)... now whenever I eat dairy ( no cheese, but I had a latte with my friend) I feel sick sick sick and get such an upset tummy. I can eat jersey heavy cream but not that of other cows, even organic. its a2 protein i think. ( the Jersey is handy for fat and absolute satiation...i had gone off coffee but i do have one now. can't get jersey cream at the moment but am sourcing some so I can test if its ok.
I do still get pangs for eating sweet carbohydrates sometimes. I was a bread addict!
also my connective tissue disorder pain of 30 years seems to have abated. I mean I don't get the flares. and I don't wake up aching and feeling 90. its crazy. but when I had milk in coffee I felt really rough AND the pain came back. stiff and achey joints.
Excellent point !!!! Everyone is different. And how much you eat and what is the ratio of protein and fat is your own unique requirement. Listen to your own body and play with everything within carnivore life style. That’s what works for me. I didn’t have too much fat to lose, but still did and gained muscle mass even I’m in my 60s. Amazing thing is that I found out that I don’t need to kill my self in the gym in order to look and feel great 😊 Best look to you all❤
Laura is so down to earth and genuine. I guess it is one reason why she becomes more popular than other carnivore influencers even though she has never been the skinniest one.