i was 715 lbs., stuck in my chair, on oxygen, had not left the house in over 2 years. i had congestive hart failure, lymphedema, insulin resistance, reactive airway disease and could not stand for two minuets. that was last September. im down to 490 lbs. im off oxygen, all my health issues have cleared up. i have a future again. God has blessed me. i started doing you tube to help others like me.
I'm pushing 64yrs old. Been strictly carnivore for the last 6 months. I've lived with gastrointestinal problems my entire life. Gerd, reflux, acid indigestion, etc. I can honestly report that all of those problems are a thing of the past. My mental clarity is sharper as well. This diet has given me my life back. My energy level is off the chart. I'm on the beach every morning at 5am where I do a combination of walking and wind sprints. I'm loving life right now! ✌️😎
How long did it take to not deal with gerd anymore? What exactly do you eat on carnivore? I'm about to turn 40 and have dealt with gerd since I was a teenager. I tried ACV but it doesn't seem to really help. I'm very interested in the carnivore diet
@PC-yp5dl Quite literally, it was no more than a week to ten days. I've been strictly carnivore for a little over 6 months now. Not one bout of gerd, reflux or even heartburn or indigestion. This diet has improved my quality of life tremendously! ✌️😎
@PC-yp5dl Beef, butter, bacon and eggs, with some fish thrown in every now and then, along with some chicken. I drink strictly water. I also fast 18/6. I don't eat before 11am or after 5pm.
@@Crownd1_ ok that sounds great. I also do intermittent fasting, I've been trying to do 21:3, but with strictly carnivore I may increase the eating window. Alright thank you so much for the info. I will definitely be trying this out ASAP.
Been carnivore now for almost 4 years. My gum health has improved. I’ve leaned out and look pretty good for a 70 year old. Sometimes when I’m leaving the gym I see people checking me out - then they see my face and see that I’m actually a little old lady. It’s pretty funny. I’m healthy, no meds, I exercise every day doing Pilates or working out at the gym. I eat lots of red meat ( mostly ground beef) chicken, fish, eggs, and a bit of dairy. I LOVE this way of eating. Wish I’d started eating this way years ago.
I'm 3 weeks into it and I feel so bored and depressed. The carnivore diet bores me to no end and none of it satisfies me. I've actually stepped eating almost all together because it became nauseating to me. It's 5:30pm and all I've eaten today is one boiled egg and a piece of cheese because I can't bear to look at another steak or butter stick or any of it. Did you ever feel this way or was it love at first try
@@totallyrufusno you are not alone. I’ve only been on it a week. I’m not a big meat eater either but I’m gonna stay the course for 30 to 90 days the best I can and then see how it goes.
@@totallyrufus you don't have to go full carnivore, at least not right away. Go ketovore first. For example, add a salad once a day, only lettuce, cucumber and vinegar, eat chicken sometimes, fish, mix it up, just always keep the carbs under 20 grams. Gradually transition to stricter carnivore. You might not even feel like you have to.
Just try low carb to start with. I started by having half the carbs. If I wanted potatoes, I'd have half the usual and top up with more protein and fat. Also, add spices. Because they are strong, you need small amounts to make food more exciting. I had to start this way due to addiction. If I picked up two jars of something in the supermarket, the lower carb version is the one I chose. Ease into it and keep the flavour at a level you can handle. Keto might be best for you. Find what you enjoy. No doubt the lowering of carbs is the most important thing. I felt better in a week just lowering carbs.
I’ve been Carnivore for 7 months and other than the weight loss, the two things I most enjoy is how I feel so much better and breaking the food addiction to sugar and carbs.
Same here!!!! Carbs, sugar, and processed food is awful for everyone!!! I’ve been on/off Atkins for 23 years and trying full carnivore for three days now and feel even better!!!!!
Im a 48 year old woman weighing 115 pounds. I started carnivore 6 months ago and weighrd 140 pounds. I told my dentist at that time that i was gping to lose 25 pounds on the carnivore diet. He laughed and said "I like your confidence". I didnt realize until that moment that i had no doubt i would reach my goal. I was completely initiated at that point😂. Today, i stepped on the scale and the number read 115 for the first time and im so happy i reached the top of the mountain. Foe anyone reading this, have confidence and believe you can reach the top of YOUR mountain. Keep learning and tweaking the diet as it suits you. Its not a one size fits all and there is no timeline.
Just two weeks ago, I was struggling with a weight of 520lbs, unable to comfortably walk for more than 5 minutes due to my back issues. But things have completely turned around in just two weeks! Thanks to the Carnivore diet and fasting, I've already lost an incredible 40lbs! To be honest, I was skeptical when some mainstream doctors recommended supplements or dismissed fasting as a 'fad' or 'conspiracy.' But I can say from my own experience that they were mistaken. Dr. Shawn Baker, your videos have been a huge inspiration on this journey, and I won't rest until I reach a healthy weight again. The Carnivore diet has truly changed my life for the better by completely annihilating my cravings, and I'm excited to keep going and see more positive changes. Lets keep pushing the truth everyone! 🔥
Stop eating carbs for one year and your weight will probably drop in half. The first couple weeks will be difficult but I’ve never felt healthier on carnivore and I’ve tried every diet you can think of
I'm 51 years old, and now on day 25 of carnivore and already 23 lbs down! My BP is at a beautiful 120 over 78. I've had high BP for over a year now. I have some severe old injuries from Army days with alot of chronic pain and had put on 60 lbs, had no energy, always in pain and depressed... But now Bloating is gone, most of my pain is gone! The gym starts Monday! Thank you for your videos!
I’m 65 I started 25 days ago I started at a weight of 220. I’m now 205 within three or four days of starting at I noticed the arthritis in my fingers and knuckles in the back of my shoulders, and my hips and thighs disappeared. I’m not prediabetic or diabetic but my energy level and thinking is so much clear just like everybody else says it does. It’s been amazing. I’m so glad I saw you with Joe Rogan and my son-in-law and his wife my daughter and myself are on it my wife’s even eat more meat with fat on it. She’s not so much carnivore, but she’s seeing the results and they’re pretty unbelievable, I wear sweats because I’m retired a lot but if we’re going out somewhere I put on a pair of pants and I haven’t done this in about two weeks because we haven’t been going anywhere. I put them on yesterday to go out and I made a gasp and my wife thought something was wrong. It was like 3 to 4 inches where there wasn’t before I was blown away. It was like somebody switch pants on me just to screw with me. I’m so thankful I saw your show with Joe Rogan. It is changing my life like it’s changed yours and all the people that follow you and Doctor Chi and I could just keep listening people. God bless everyone.
I just sent this to a friend who needs to climb on board. He's "meat-heavy" in his diet, but I know he cheats and, this is my conjecture, eats too much dairy. I had to remove dairy almost completely from my diet. I removed it for a couple of weeks, felt better, added it back in, felt worse, and voila...there was my answer. I've been carnivore for 9+ months and have never felt better (or had better blood work).
Good job! I am now experimenting with dairy, and just the short while I stopped cheese but did continue butter, I felt better. Now ready to add a little back and see how I feel!! Best of luck to your friend!! Carnivore has greatly improved my life!! 😀🤗🙏
@@AlvinKazuI’m all about raw milk and never had an issue with it. When I used to drink grocery store milk it tore up my gut and I was constantly bloated. Amen for raw milk and living near a farm
I just passed my six-month mark of being carnivore. I took right to it and never looked backed. I was keto off and on for several years and just couldn't get the "chemistry" right. Once I removed all carbs, processed junk, and I'm talking about the keto-friendly foods and all, everything changed. I appreciate all your advice along the way Dr. Shawn. Truly life changing!
I'm 3 weeks into it and I feel so bored and depressed. The carnivore diet bores me to no end and none of it satisfies me. I've actually stepped eating almost all together because it became nauseating to me. It's 5:30pm and all I've eaten today is one boiled egg and a piece of cheese because I can't bear to look at another steak or butter stick or any of it. Did you ever feel this way or was it love at first try?
@@totallyrufus Thanks for the question. I guess at some level certain things bothered me at one point or another. I am over a year into it at this point. Looking back, those first several weeks were rough for a few reasons. Firstly, you're reducing your options by 90%. I eat animal based foods; anything from animals is an option. I started with eliminating everything but meat. I did that for around a month. Once I felt like my system was clear of oxylates and all the rest, I added eggs, some dairy, fish, etc. I found that pork was not good for me. I didn't feel well after eating it and it was never satisfying. I guess my mindset changed very quickly regarding what I viewed as real food. 90 days into it and I felt super human. And now, I cannot imagine going back to eating how I did before. I eat at least 1.5 lbs of beef a day, sometimes 2 lbs. I think over time my taste buds changed so that a very simple seasoning like salt really became what I craved. I use to cook all types of foods, Mediterranean and the like. I loved flavors and it really was about the experience of the food. But... What I learned, for me personally, I had to remove carbs completely out of the picture. Once I became fat adapted, meaning my body switched fuel sources, my entire life changed from that point forward. It's tough to get started on this journey, I think everyone who reads this struggled with something up front. But what I will tell you, it is worth it. Figure out what your 'why' is. What's driving you to do this? What are you wanting to change about yourself? For me, I wanted to be the best version of myself. I believe without any doubt that this is how I am going to achieve that. Listen to your body. The longer you do this the more you'll know what is and is not working. Commit to 90 days. That will be where you see huge changes in your entire self, physically, mentally and emotionally. I can't say enough about Dr Chaffee, Dr Berry and a few others. Listening to what they have to say and putting it to a test is worth the rest of your life. I promise. All the best to you for whatever journey you're on!
I am 10 days in with lots of diet and health issues. Looking forward to seeing how I am in 6months 1 year. Allergic to foods: psoriatic arthritis, gout,tinnitus,obesity, addicted to sugar. Wishing me luck. 🍀
I am on my second day of it. I am determined that no one will sway me from this. my husband is very supportive and I think he is watching me first before he does it as well.
I'm a 4 year carnivore and menopause was a breeze! As many of the videos focus on men, here's a few things I learned on the way. After 50 years of being conditioned to watch what I ate and that fat was bad, I seriously underate when I started and lost way too much weight (I was an OK weight to begin with!). Then I wasn't eating enough fat. Then I got leg cramps because my electrolyte balance was off. OMAD didn't work for me, I was eating too much in one sitting, which was uncomfortable and almost certainly lead to gluconeogenesis. It was a process of experimentation and finding more carnivore women out there and not men as we ARE different in how we respond, especially with regards to fasting. Now I eat twice a day, 95% carnivore, really fatty meat (my butcher makes me 70:30 meat:fat mince in bulk so it works out cheaper than the supermarket), butter, eggs and 'condiments' such as avocado, nuts and home made sauerkraut. I do eat nose to tail, so when I slow cook things like beef cheeks, I'll reduce the liquid to a thick sauce and have pumpkin mash made with huge amounts of butter to 'soak' up that amazing liquid goodness. I eat every cut of meat (ruminant animals only, many beef) and experiment with different ways of cooking it. This is really fun when you look at it as a lifestyle, not a 'diet'. This isn't about sticking religiously to a diet, this is about learning to eat intuitively. It's an amazing ride and my body and blood tests show it really is the proper human diet. Once your hubby understanding he can eat as much meat, butter and eggs as he likes and still get a 6 pack, he'lll get on board.......... Enjoy x
@@Kwildcat13 Calories are a measure of energy in a lab, not how your body uses food. Once you eliminate carb cravings, your body will start to heal and relearn the chemical signals for satiety and hunger. Eat until you're full, then stop. No counting calories. When eating meat, it's easy to stop when you're full, that's why I wrote that you can eat as much as you like. It's impossible to do that when eating carbs. I eat way more now (on a 'calorie' basis) than I did before, yet have to force myself to eat sometimes so I don't lose any more weight.
Carnivore cured my autoimmune disorders. I was also almost fully bald as well, from Alopecia Areata (Will Smith's wife) now I literally have a full head of hair. It was like fertilizer for grass lol
Glad to hear it, it can be stressful...i just started having big patches of hair fall out I mean 50 cent piece sizes. 3 of them so hopefully this helps me too. I know treatments differentiate per individual. How long did it take after going carnivore?
Thank you for uploading this video. I’ve been doing this for 11 weeks now and I’ve lost 52lbs. I’m glad I was able to see this because this confirms that I’ve been doing this correctly all this time.
How much exercise are you doing ? Also, What is the food and the amount you are eating ? I am fascinated by your 52 pounds loss in 11 weeks. Please tell me more, thanks :-)
Ready to start but so nervous. I’m 50 at 268 lbs. never really exercised. So yeah I’m ready to make a change and watching these videos has me inspired.
Actuality started this due to some unforeseen issues. Doing good! Lost 3 lbs. and feeling motivated. Trying to figure out what I need to eat to not be hungry. Started a 16:8 fasting as well. Much success to ya!!@@hbreazy
I’m on day 2 right now. Not trying to lose weight but my health has been going downhill fast from a lifetime of carb eating. Did y’all do it gradually or jump right in?
I still like to do like 80% carnivore. Still like my snacks sometimes and the occasional fruit. I did accidentally quit smoking when I first tried to go 100% carnivore for 6 months. I didn't get any cravings of any kind ever and had a VERY busy couple work weeks. Looked on the counter and saw the smoke pack and was like o shit when was the last time I had one? That was like 8 years ago, never smoked again.
Switched from Keto to carnivore about a month or so ago. Dropped an additional 10 Ibs and I feel great! Better mood, focus an overall well-being. I do include some nuts, cheese and heavy cream but not every day and I do not notice any real negatives. I also eat these things kind of as a cheat day. This is not a diet, it truly is a way of life for me moving forward. 🤘😎🤘
That's what scares me. I do not want to lose anymore weight. I was keto for a bit over 3 months and am moving towards carnivore. My reasons are for my autoimmune disorders. However in the 3 in a half months on keto I went from size 9 sometimes 11 jeans and I am now in 5/3.Size 3 is to small. I am 5 foot and now weight 110. I work in a restaurant so the tables I wait on all day everyday say " are you losing weight ". My friends and co workers are saying that I am getting so tiny I look like a kid.My mom is convinced I am starving myself. I am not skin and bone.I have gotten my curvy figure back that I had in high school. I honestly do not want to lose anymore weight and am sick of people making such a big deal about my weight loss. So if I do straight carnivore I'm afraid I'll drop to 80 pounds
54 years old. 6’ 5”. Been carnivore for two months and have gone from 293 lbs. to 242 lbs. Feel great. No plans to stop. I have nothing against veggies though. Might bring some into the mix after I hit my goal weight. BMI chart says 205 lbs. or less is normal for me.
Fortunately for me, I was already addicted to steak. However I preferred lean meat. Something changed after a couple of weeks though, and I became a fat chewing bone sucking cave man! Bones are just meat lollipops to me now.
Any suggestions on how to get adapted to chewing the fat? Sounds silly but I didn't eat a lot of meat growing up (mom was poor and fed me beans and cornbread!). I almost have to just swallow it with water to get it down.
At 68 one thing I've learned in life is transition slowly to any big changes you make in life. Mainly get rid of crackers, bread, potatoes, beans, rice, pasta. Use only whole foods. Increase your meat until fruits and vegetables are like condiments. For me that is where I stay. Don't be afraid of fat. I put lots of butter on my cooked vegetables, that's why they are like condiments. As your brain clears and you feel better you will know what works for you. As a diabetic person I tested my blood a couple of times a day at first to make sure I wasn't getting too low on my blood sugar and adjusted my meds/ supplements accordingly.
For many years of my 80 years, I have starved on low car, low fat diets like WW. Sometimes, the weight would come off, but I was miserable and depended on will. Plus, the weight always returned. It's been a lifelong battle, until 2021 when I did Keto. Lost 50 lbs. I'd love to say I've stuck with it, but my sugar addiction is strong. The big difference is if I see the scale start to move up, I can go carnivore for a month and it will back off. I know I should devote the rest of my life...whatever I have left, to being a carnivore. But for the first time ever, I feel in control. My health is good. I can eat what I want. No more depriving or starving.
The grass fed meat part really makes it easier for me. I can’t afford to buy it. So I get regular grain fed meat. But so many influencers say oh no don’t eat that. Why can’t they just tell the truth. I’m just tired of being sick and being lied to. Hearing this from the horses mouth really makes me feel better. Thank you Dr. Baker
I’m 4 months into the carnivore diet and feel great. I experienced a temporary decline in energy within the first few weeks, however the rebound has been above my usual levels of energy output. I was in very good health coming into this diet, (endurance athlete), and was not sure what to expect. For the first time in years I am not tracking macros, only my workout performance. My inflammation markers have dropped significantly. No plans to reintroduce carbs.
i'm on day 5 and transitioning into this. i have replaced most meals with mainly meats and little to no veg, i still have a slice of buttered toast sometimes. i only eat 2x a day due to my overnight work schedule so i basically intermittent fast. i was recently put on cholesterol & BP med 6mths ago and trying to make changes at 47yo 5'5" at 190lbs. this is the heaviest i've been and i'm hoping weight loss will be a happy side effect. still researching and seeing how to adapt to diet and options available for me. so far satisfied at meals of steak, eggs and burger patties. sleeping has been much better so far. changes are starting.
77 years, 212 pounds started 6 month ago first weeks unpleasant diarrhea but slowly got better and now even take a daily magnesium supplement. Never been on any medicins. I feel a lot better in health/energy and special my knee pain is gone. Lost 22 pounds but very slowly what is just fine as it motivates. Lost the-most weight on a 3 days sardine diet not very pleasant. Now i am integrating a few nuts, avocados, heavy cream in the coffee. I enjoy my diet and will never change back to sugar, grain, soft drinks, fruits and veggies. Looking back that make me feel sick.
So grateful to my nephew for sharing the carnivore diet with me, I had no idea it existed. Been seven days today and I feel better than I have in years, already have more energy and have lost 12 lbs. I’ll be honest, I’m waiting for the boot to drop, it seems to good to be true. I committed to 30 days but I am just taking it one day at a time. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Im on day 9,Ive lost 11 pounds. Still getting used to getting energy on fats and learning the ratios. I think 55%fat and 40% protein is helpful, I've gotten a little more energy. I been using sea salt at every meal.
I've been on and off carnivore for a few years now. I start the diet, do very well, lose a bunch of weight, then have a "cheat day" and end up falling off the diet for 6 months, gain all the weight back, and start over. I'm realizing that i have a pretty serious carb addiction. Once i start eating any carbs i can't stop. If I'm going to stay on the diet this time i can't have any cheat meals. I can't have any treats or deserts, ever. I just wish i didn't have to go through having such horrible diarrhea for 3 months every time i start the diet again..
The solution would be to eat more meat, especially with a lot of fat. That way your kill 2 birds in 1 shot: First fat makes your satiated so you don't get cravings. Second you're less likely to have diarrhea due to excess protein. Conclusion: more fats
@@highcollectoractually more fat at the beginning while some people still have horrible diarrhea isn’t the best idea. Many people are not fat adapted and that takes time. I’d say in the beginning eat more protein and then slowly add more fat. Preferably cold fats, or start taking ox bile until one gets fat adapted
You can take supplements to digest the fat until the body adjusts. And a useful tip is to not drink water during the meal, maybe minimum 30 minutes before and after, specially if you have low stomach acid.
I’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have just started the carnivore again, as I had real success in the past however having been on the long term sick with a prolapsed disc in my back I had to stop due to money, or lack there of but I’m slowly re educating myself to carnivore on a budget so I’ve only just transitioned back in the last couple of days so I’m looking forward to the journey, and reversing my type 2 which is really starting to get to me now !
I have been on it now for about 40 days - I am not loosing much weight only about 5 pounds. I just watched your video and subscribed - hoping I will loose more but I am feeling really good!
I'm going to be doing this very soon. I'm 47 5'10" 235. I did keto a bunch of years ago very successfully and went from about 250-200. I've gained back 35 and basically been staying there for a few years now. I have an exam with a new Dr the end of the year and I am an uncontrolled type 2 diabetic. Getting a full panel of labs done as well before I start. As an avid hunter and a family that loves venison we go through a bunch. Fully aware for the need to add extra fats for it. I know a butcher really well and I'm going to get some tallow to render down to use for most of our cooking.
Good stuff. I’ve been watching your videos and didn’t realize you are the one who coined the term “carnivore diet”. I’m currently on it giving it a go. Thanks for all the info!
This man managed to sum it up and simplify the majority of this diet in a short, understandable video. So many people out there complicate it with things like women need to eat sticks and sticks of butter every day and then you have the complete opposite, don't eat fat or your body wont burn its own...so confusing.
Been a "Carni" for over two years. I'm 57yo. No pain, no sickness, no anything! I have _NEVER_ felt better than I do now, even in my youth! Give it a shot!
I've been trying this for about 3 months now. For 5 Weeks, I was very strickt about it loosing about 20 pounds. Then I started checking with puting back like a cookie here or a glas of milk there and I was able to stay around the weight I was at the moment without the feeling of missing out on anything. BUT I realized, that the more I've done only the little snacks the craving came back. So now I'm back to carnivore with one cheat a week and again over the last 4 weeks, I've lost another 11 pounds. Just comparing the pure carvinore with the cheat day carnivore or the 2to1 version shows me, how strongly we are influenced by all those foods most people and doctors want us to eat. Don't listen to any of them. Just try it for yourself. just like I and many others did. See for youself and find you way to a better life.
been on carnavore for 27 years, haven’t had a carb since 1997, best decision ive ever made. you are what you eat, and i am a big meat 🥩 uga buga ma nugga
I'm a cheat. I started an atkins low carb diet 30 years ago and allow myself 12 carbs per day. Basically a carnivor diet with two half cup servings of low carb vegetables with my dinner. At 73 I feel pretty good and remain active and I put that down to the low carb diet I follow. I see nothing wrong with a complete carnivore diet but I do enjoy the variety of the occasional low carb vegetables just for eating pleasure. Hopefully that small amount of carbs has little to no unhealthy side effects. Atkins did a lot of studies 40+years ago on the benefits of eating meats, seafoods and fats and very low carbs and over the years more and more of his suggestions have been proven to be correct. The less plant material we eat the better for us.
Hey, wanted to say thanks for your time and all the info it's clear-cut and helpful!! I've been on 85% meat, 15%vegetables select few, no starchy gunk, though, for 7 days so far I like it. Absolutely no carbs, no sugar Again thank you for your time!!
@bassassgrass9159 ya it clicked after I posted it. But I only eat about 10% vegetables I'm not concerned to be honest I eat them less and less but thanks for letting me know anyway 👍
Starting my Carnivore journey tomorrow. I've been slowly weening myself of carbs for the past 2 weeks. Coffee is the last thing to go and had my last one this morning. I'm a hoping this diet will help me recover from veganism and reverse all the negative effects i've been getting from the modern western diet, so i can build a better mind and body.
Late to this video, but on my 9th day of carnivore. Energy levels are stable throughout the day even though I’m a little low energy. Increasing water and electrolyte intake seems to help. By far the simplest diet to follow which makes it easy, even though I’d kill for an avocado or roasted potatoes at times. Going to keep giving it a shot in hopes I adjust and don’t feel the need to eat for a little more energy!
I am trying the carnivore diet as of January 1st 2024. I have been on keto for almost two years now. Lost a significant amount of weight. But, I want to try something new and the carnivore diet is what I want to try. I have been watching your videos on a regular basis. I prefer eating meat. Even on keto, I would prefer eating meat on its own.
I'm pretty much on canivore now for about 2 months, before it was low carb. The only vegetables i eat nowadays are fermented which eases digestion and I don't really get any bloating or gas from these
My husband and I did this for six months and we both felt great. Then, much to our surprise, I got pregnant. I’m 42, he’s 50, and we were NOT trying. It took us over twelve years to conceive our first kid and five more to conceive or second. I wonder if the diet made us more fertile? My husband is positive that carnivore had something to do with it. My husband is still doing carnivore, but about two months into this pregnancy, my meat aversion got so bad I just couldn’t continue. I plan to go back once I give birth, but right now I can’t even stand the thought of steak, which I was eating every day before. At first I subsisted on bacon and eggs and some shrimp as well as cheese fried in butter, then I added some avocado, and then started making tuna salad with the highest quality mayo I could find and adding a few veggies like celery and onion. Then, I basically just gave in and started eating everything again, including crap like cereal. 😳 I still believe in car
Congratulations!! Yes. I think that y’all both got healthier and God blessed you. Wow. By the way, my parents were in their 40’s too. I’m sure you’re concerned. You’ll be great!
Started carnivore three weeks ago and the first thing I noticed was that my bloating is gone . Next thing that I'm seeing is, my pants fit better. I'm not weighing myself but I'm hoping carnivore eating will get rid of visceral fat. I'm probably 20 lbs overweight so I'll wait a couple months before I check the scales. Hope this works.
carnivore over 3.5 years - of course great vid ! my thoughts are its a lot of mental also :) l breaking old habits of eating learning new ones and just changing that mindset to how we look at food :) the eating meat part is easy :) the shopping is easy and the health gains just happen :) its for sure the ultimate way of eating !
Great video, I wish I had watched this before I started carnivore. I done it back in March for 30 days, lost loads of weight, and I did feel good. I stopped after 30 days because I missed other foods too much. I have been dropping in and out if it again since, but I'm finding I'm getting addicted to sugar and then bunge eating again. I need to start carnivore again but I feel I need to do it for longer than 30 days to really feel the health benefits of it. Maybe for the 90 days like you suggest. I found that when it was comming up to food time I was getting really hungry and quite moody. Maybe I just need to eat a bit more meat and that will last longer between meals, if that how it works? I was also just eating 2 meals, lunch and dinner
Yes I went cold turkey from carbs and sugar. I didn't have that hard of a time because I wanted to feel batter more then the carbs and sugar. I know not very smart of me but I do that on somethings. Just all in. LOL Dairy was the one that I was like yes I can have dairy. I so enjoy milk and cheese and though I never had an issue but turns out I can only have a little. It's hard walking this out but you will find out so much about your body. Crohn's is better 5 months into this. I think I would have been further along if I had cut dairy sooner but got to learn. Thanks doctor
I was wondering if you'd done a video on this topic recently and looks like you heard me 😁 I watched a recent video about someone who had a cyst that wouldn't heal and just kept draining.. I've been dealing with that for over a year. I also have clear signs of candida overgrowth on my skin. I'm starting a water fast this weekend and then candida flush, then I feel a carnivore diet will assist me with the rest of my healing. Thank you!
I jumped on this lifestyle and with 5 weeks i dropped a total of 15 lbs. However, im not yet 100% carni. I like my bourbon and hazy ipas. I have started to cut back on the beers for dinner and trying to drink water with dinner and have my drink after as dessert. On the weekends i have small cheats maybe for dinner or whatever may be going on but i still try to keep it a majority meat. I have been adding in now some light exercise. The hardest part for that is being a truck driver is having the time. Too early up in the morning and im falling asleep behind the wheel. I have a sleep study completed and awaiting my doc to get me results l, if i have sleep apnea and the cpap is my cure, then i might be able to make morning work. This is something i can stick to and im inspired by everyone's anecdotal evidence on how this works for them. I hope some long term studies come out in support of this lifestyle. I know, i know, wishful thinking.
I haven’t committed to this journey just yet. I’m doing my research and getting educated first. I’ve been hypothyroid since 08 and have a lot of inflammation. I had yrs of mold exposure, had breast implants for 8 yrs and was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and then lyme disease in 2016. So a lot of issues for a long time. A lot of pain, fatigue and over 100 other symptoms. I’ve tried so much to feel better to no avail. The latest was a fruit diet. I did notice a dramatic improvement in inflammation but that’s about it. Never had acid reflux in my life until the fruit diet. I started incorporating other foods back into my diet and noticed every time I eat beef now my urine smells sweet. I couldn’t place it at first but then when trying to info about it people were asking why their urine smelled like popcorn. I guess that’s a good comparison. Doesn’t happen with chicken just beef. Is this a bad sign?
I’m on day 3 on the carnivore diet and experiencing some stomach cramps. Any ideas why? Is that normal? Already starting to see small improvement in energy so I would like to keep it going.
on zero carb for like a decade, my advice, enjoy meat. Sometimes im on a pork bender, sometimes beef, chicken is basically a snack food for the gym. The few times I had carbs were during travel or a stack-specific thing for a cycle, in all cases back to carnivore without a hitch. Like I feel like shit when I eat carbs, gut distention looks like shit at the gym and the stamina hit is notable. If you notice gym issues, eat more fat. I get injured before I notice gym fatigue on carnivore, keto wasn't bad but carnivore is king for low/zero carb imo.
Question baker I want to start a carnivore diet. But I’m concerned with electrolyte imbalances because I work in solar industry and constantly outdoors exercising and sweating in the Florida heat what can I do to combat the excessive sweating on the job.
is using a salt like Pink Himalayan suitable to use as a daily electrolytic and if so is once or twice a day preferred (before breakfast and before bed)? I was thinking about a half teaspoon in water. Thanks.
Does your book explain everyting in it about starting a Carnivore diet? I have done keto off and on for years but came across this and am very interested it trying it.. Just wondering if anyone has had issue with their bowls in regards to constipation when starting this?
Really want to try it on myself, can anyone suggest like a plan for what to eat for first weeks? Like do i combine eggs with meat for one meal? Do i try different kind of meat during the day? Do i mix meat and fish for same day? Thank you all !
Hello Dr. Baker, thank you for this video. I have severe IBS and it seems like everything I eat bothers me and or leaves me uncomfortably bloated. I'm lookin to start this Carnivore today. I'm hispanic so I would like to keep my avocado's if all possible. 😁Do you have any suggestions or recommendations?
I started on keto carnivore that works well. Lot of hard boiled eggs, bacon,. cheese, some green veggies, mushrooms and lots of fatty meat, wild caught fish and chicken.
i was 715 lbs., stuck in my chair, on oxygen, had not left the house in over 2 years. i had congestive hart failure, lymphedema, insulin resistance, reactive airway disease and could not stand for two minuets. that was last September. im down to 490 lbs. im off oxygen, all my health issues have cleared up. i have a future again. God has blessed me. i started doing you tube to help others like me.
Congratulations on taking your life back, I am truly happy for you! I wish you the best on your continued success!
@@WhatsNextAmy thank you so much
Yaaaaaaaay 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 so proud of your efforts!!! Great job 👏🏻 ❤
Wow that's amazing. Happy for you!
@TheCarnivoreCure congratulations so tell us what you do ??
I'm pushing 64yrs old. Been strictly carnivore for the last 6 months. I've lived with gastrointestinal problems my entire life. Gerd, reflux, acid indigestion, etc. I can honestly report that all of those problems are a thing of the past. My mental clarity is sharper as well. This diet has given me my life back. My energy level is off the chart. I'm on the beach every morning at 5am where I do a combination of walking and wind sprints. I'm loving life right now! ✌️😎
How long did it take to not deal with gerd anymore? What exactly do you eat on carnivore? I'm about to turn 40 and have dealt with gerd since I was a teenager. I tried ACV but it doesn't seem to really help. I'm very interested in the carnivore diet
@PC-yp5dl Quite literally, it was no more than a week to ten days. I've been strictly carnivore for a little over 6 months now. Not one bout of gerd, reflux or even heartburn or indigestion. This diet has improved my quality of life tremendously! ✌️😎
@@Crownd1_ wow, that's truly amazing! I must try this! Can you tell me exactly what you eat? And congratulations on your success!
@PC-yp5dl Beef, butter, bacon and eggs, with some fish thrown in every now and then, along with some chicken. I drink strictly water. I also fast 18/6. I don't eat before 11am or after 5pm.
@@Crownd1_ ok that sounds great. I also do intermittent fasting, I've been trying to do 21:3, but with strictly carnivore I may increase the eating window. Alright thank you so much for the info. I will definitely be trying this out ASAP.
Been carnivore now for almost 4 years. My gum health has improved. I’ve leaned out and look pretty good for a 70 year old. Sometimes when I’m leaving the gym I see people checking me out - then they see my face and see that I’m actually a little old lady. It’s pretty funny. I’m healthy, no meds, I exercise every day doing Pilates or working out at the gym. I eat lots of red meat ( mostly ground beef) chicken, fish, eggs, and a bit of dairy. I LOVE this way of eating. Wish I’d started eating this way years ago.
Probably a nice looking "little old lady" lol 😜 glad to hear you're doing well ❤
I'm 3 weeks into it and I feel so bored and depressed. The carnivore diet bores me to no end and none of it satisfies me. I've actually stepped eating almost all together because it became nauseating to me. It's 5:30pm and all I've eaten today is one boiled egg and a piece of cheese because I can't bear to look at another steak or butter stick or any of it.
Did you ever feel this way or was it love at first try
@@totallyrufusno you are not alone. I’ve only been on it a week. I’m not a big meat eater either but I’m gonna stay the course for 30 to 90 days the best I can and then see how it goes.
@@totallyrufus you don't have to go full carnivore, at least not right away. Go ketovore first. For example, add a salad once a day, only lettuce, cucumber and vinegar, eat chicken sometimes, fish, mix it up, just always keep the carbs under 20 grams. Gradually transition to stricter carnivore. You might not even feel like you have to.
Just try low carb to start with. I started by having half the carbs. If I wanted potatoes, I'd have half the usual and top up with more protein and fat. Also, add spices. Because they are strong, you need small amounts to make food more exciting. I had to start this way due to addiction. If I picked up two jars of something in the supermarket, the lower carb version is the one I chose. Ease into it and keep the flavour at a level you can handle. Keto might be best for you. Find what you enjoy. No doubt the lowering of carbs is the most important thing. I felt better in a week just lowering carbs.
I’ve been Carnivore for 7 months and other than the weight loss, the two things I most enjoy is how I feel so much better and breaking the food addiction to sugar and carbs.
Nice!
Did you get sick when you first started cutting out sugar and carbs?
@@bryanpottorff3392 Not at all
@@bryanpottorff3392alot of people do, it does pass though
Same here!!!! Carbs, sugar, and processed food is awful for everyone!!! I’ve been on/off Atkins for 23 years and trying full carnivore for three days now and feel even better!!!!!
Im a 48 year old woman weighing 115 pounds. I started carnivore 6 months ago and weighrd 140 pounds. I told my dentist at that time that i was gping to lose 25 pounds on the carnivore diet. He laughed and said "I like your confidence". I didnt realize until that moment that i had no doubt i would reach my goal. I was completely initiated at that point😂.
Today, i stepped on the scale and the number read 115 for the first time and im so happy i reached the top of the mountain. Foe anyone reading this, have confidence and believe you can reach the top of YOUR mountain. Keep learning and tweaking the diet as it suits you. Its not a one size fits all and there is no timeline.
Nothing like a little outside skepticism for motivation! Nice job!👍
Tell me I can’t… then I KNOW I CAN!!!! Congrats to you!!! 🏆🏆🏆
Just two weeks ago, I was struggling with a weight of 520lbs, unable to comfortably walk for more than 5 minutes due to my back issues. But things have completely turned around in just two weeks! Thanks to the Carnivore diet and fasting, I've already lost an incredible 40lbs!
To be honest, I was skeptical when some mainstream doctors recommended supplements or dismissed fasting as a 'fad' or 'conspiracy.' But I can say from my own experience that they were mistaken.
Dr. Shawn Baker, your videos have been a huge inspiration on this journey, and I won't rest until I reach a healthy weight again. The Carnivore diet has truly changed my life for the better by completely annihilating my cravings, and I'm excited to keep going and see more positive changes.
Lets keep pushing the truth everyone! 🔥
You lost 40lbs in 2 weeks Jamal? 👀
Good stuff!!
@@ChappelleShowPeople with extreme amount of weight tend to lose weight faster
@@cockroachvand of course they got more weight to lose. So it make sense.
Stop eating carbs for one year and your weight will probably drop in half. The first couple weeks will be difficult but I’ve never felt healthier on carnivore and I’ve tried every diet you can think of
I'm 51 years old, and now on day 25 of carnivore and already 23 lbs down! My BP is at a beautiful 120 over 78. I've had high BP for over a year now. I have some severe old injuries from Army days with alot of chronic pain and had put on 60 lbs, had no energy, always in pain and depressed... But now Bloating is gone, most of my pain is gone! The gym starts Monday! Thank you for your videos!
I’m 65 I started 25 days ago I started at a weight of 220. I’m now 205 within three or four days of starting at I noticed the arthritis in my fingers and knuckles in the back of my shoulders, and my hips and thighs disappeared. I’m not prediabetic or diabetic but my energy level and thinking is so much clear just like everybody else says it does. It’s been amazing. I’m so glad I saw you with Joe Rogan and my son-in-law and his wife my daughter and myself are on it my wife’s even eat more meat with fat on it. She’s not so much carnivore, but she’s seeing the results and they’re pretty unbelievable, I wear sweats because I’m retired a lot but if we’re going out somewhere I put on a pair of pants and I haven’t done this in about two weeks because we haven’t been going anywhere. I put them on yesterday to go out and I made a gasp and my wife thought something was wrong. It was like 3 to 4 inches where there wasn’t before I was blown away. It was like somebody switch pants on me just to screw with me. I’m so thankful I saw your show with Joe Rogan. It is changing my life like it’s changed yours and all the people that follow you and Doctor Chi and I could just keep listening people. God bless everyone.
I just sent this to a friend who needs to climb on board. He's "meat-heavy" in his diet, but I know he cheats and, this is my conjecture, eats too much dairy. I had to remove dairy almost completely from my diet. I removed it for a couple of weeks, felt better, added it back in, felt worse, and voila...there was my answer. I've been carnivore for 9+ months and have never felt better (or had better blood work).
Dairy daily.... FOR LIFE!
Good job! I am now experimenting with dairy, and just the short while I stopped cheese but did continue butter, I felt better. Now ready to add a little back and see how I feel!! Best of luck to your friend!! Carnivore has greatly improved my life!! 😀🤗🙏
@@AlvinKazudoesn’t work for everyone
@@Kwildcat13 I pity those poor souls..... and most if not all of them are eating supermarket dairy, which therein lies their problem.
@@AlvinKazuI’m all about raw milk and never had an issue with it. When I used to drink grocery store milk it tore up my gut and I was constantly bloated. Amen for raw milk and living near a farm
I just passed my six-month mark of being carnivore. I took right to it and never looked backed. I was keto off and on for several years and just couldn't get the "chemistry" right. Once I removed all carbs, processed junk, and I'm talking about the keto-friendly foods and all, everything changed. I appreciate all your advice along the way Dr. Shawn. Truly life changing!
I'm 3 weeks into it and I feel so bored and depressed. The carnivore diet bores me to no end and none of it satisfies me. I've actually stepped eating almost all together because it became nauseating to me. It's 5:30pm and all I've eaten today is one boiled egg and a piece of cheese because I can't bear to look at another steak or butter stick or any of it.
Did you ever feel this way or was it love at first try?
@@totallyrufus
Thanks for the question. I guess at some level certain things bothered me at one point or another. I am over a year into it at this point. Looking back, those first several weeks were rough for a few reasons. Firstly, you're reducing your options by 90%. I eat animal based foods; anything from animals is an option. I started with eliminating everything but meat. I did that for around a month. Once I felt like my system was clear of oxylates and all the rest, I added eggs, some dairy, fish, etc. I found that pork was not good for me. I didn't feel well after eating it and it was never satisfying. I guess my mindset changed very quickly regarding what I viewed as real food. 90 days into it and I felt super human. And now, I cannot imagine going back to eating how I did before. I eat at least 1.5 lbs of beef a day, sometimes 2 lbs. I think over time my taste buds changed so that a very simple seasoning like salt really became what I craved. I use to cook all types of foods, Mediterranean and the like. I loved flavors and it really was about the experience of the food. But... What I learned, for me personally, I had to remove carbs completely out of the picture. Once I became fat adapted, meaning my body switched fuel sources, my entire life changed from that point forward. It's tough to get started on this journey, I think everyone who reads this struggled with something up front. But what I will tell you, it is worth it. Figure out what your 'why' is. What's driving you to do this? What are you wanting to change about yourself? For me, I wanted to be the best version of myself. I believe without any doubt that this is how I am going to achieve that. Listen to your body. The longer you do this the more you'll know what is and is not working. Commit to 90 days. That will be where you see huge changes in your entire self, physically, mentally and emotionally. I can't say enough about Dr Chaffee, Dr Berry and a few others. Listening to what they have to say and putting it to a test is worth the rest of your life. I promise. All the best to you for whatever journey you're on!
I am 10 days in with lots of diet and health issues. Looking forward to seeing how I am in 6months 1 year. Allergic to foods: psoriatic arthritis, gout,tinnitus,obesity, addicted to sugar. Wishing me luck. 🍀
I use rose petal tea to stop any sugar cravinga, the smell is sweet. Im on day 3.
Report back on your results. Go get em!
How are you doing now? Well I hope.
I am on my second day of it. I am determined that no one will sway me from this. my husband is very supportive and I think he is watching me first before he does it as well.
Perfect! After 10 months on mine my husband has taken on the carnivore diet too!
I'm a 4 year carnivore and menopause was a breeze! As many of the videos focus on men, here's a few things I learned on the way. After 50 years of being conditioned to watch what I ate and that fat was bad, I seriously underate when I started and lost way too much weight (I was an OK weight to begin with!). Then I wasn't eating enough fat. Then I got leg cramps because my electrolyte balance was off. OMAD didn't work for me, I was eating too much in one sitting, which was uncomfortable and almost certainly lead to gluconeogenesis. It was a process of experimentation and finding more carnivore women out there and not men as we ARE different in how we respond, especially with regards to fasting.
Now I eat twice a day, 95% carnivore, really fatty meat (my butcher makes me 70:30 meat:fat mince in bulk so it works out cheaper than the supermarket), butter, eggs and 'condiments' such as avocado, nuts and home made sauerkraut. I do eat nose to tail, so when I slow cook things like beef cheeks, I'll reduce the liquid to a thick sauce and have pumpkin mash made with huge amounts of butter to 'soak' up that amazing liquid goodness. I eat every cut of meat (ruminant animals only, many beef) and experiment with different ways of cooking it. This is really fun when you look at it as a lifestyle, not a 'diet'.
This isn't about sticking religiously to a diet, this is about learning to eat intuitively. It's an amazing ride and my body and blood tests show it really is the proper human diet. Once your hubby understanding he can eat as much meat, butter and eggs as he likes and still get a 6 pack, he'lll get on board..........
Enjoy x
@@sportysbusinessI agree except you can’t eat as much as you want .. cal do still matter
@@Kwildcat13 Calories are a measure of energy in a lab, not how your body uses food. Once you eliminate carb cravings, your body will start to heal and relearn the chemical signals for satiety and hunger. Eat until you're full, then stop. No counting calories. When eating meat, it's easy to stop when you're full, that's why I wrote that you can eat as much as you like. It's impossible to do that when eating carbs. I eat way more now (on a 'calorie' basis) than I did before, yet have to force myself to eat sometimes so I don't lose any more weight.
Hey, how is it going for you?
This is the best "How to" for carnivore! Straightforward, to the point, not wordy and positive 🥰
Carnivore cured my autoimmune disorders. I was also almost fully bald as well, from Alopecia Areata (Will Smith's wife) now I literally have a full head of hair. It was like fertilizer for grass lol
Glad to hear it, it can be stressful...i just started having big patches of hair fall out I mean 50 cent piece sizes. 3 of them so hopefully this helps me too. I know treatments differentiate per individual. How long did it take after going carnivore?
Wow that’s awesome mate, hope you are still going strong!
Thank you for uploading this video. I’ve been doing this for 11 weeks now and I’ve lost 52lbs. I’m glad I was able to see this because this confirms that I’ve been doing this correctly all this time.
How much exercise are you doing ?
Also, What is the food and the amount you are eating ? I am fascinated by your 52 pounds loss in 11 weeks. Please tell me more, thanks :-)
Ready to start but so nervous. I’m 50 at 268 lbs. never really exercised. So yeah I’m ready to make a change and watching these videos has me inspired.
Hey how is it going? just started today :)
Actuality started this due to some unforeseen issues. Doing good! Lost 3 lbs. and feeling motivated. Trying to figure out what I need to eat to not be hungry. Started a 16:8 fasting as well. Much success to ya!!@@hbreazy
Do it!
You won't regret it.
I’m on day 2 right now. Not trying to lose weight but my health has been going downhill fast from a lifetime of carb eating. Did y’all do it gradually or jump right in?
I still like to do like 80% carnivore. Still like my snacks sometimes and the occasional fruit. I did accidentally quit smoking when I first tried to go 100% carnivore for 6 months. I didn't get any cravings of any kind ever and had a VERY busy couple work weeks. Looked on the counter and saw the smoke pack and was like o shit when was the last time I had one? That was like 8 years ago, never smoked again.
Switched from Keto to carnivore about a month or so ago. Dropped an additional 10 Ibs and I feel great! Better mood, focus an overall well-being. I do include some nuts, cheese and heavy cream but not every day and I do not notice any real negatives. I also eat these things kind of as a cheat day. This is not a diet, it truly is a way of life for me moving forward. 🤘😎🤘
I want to do that, can u help with a guide on what to eat in a week please
@@mariajoseare Meat.
That's what scares me.
I do not want to lose anymore weight. I was keto for a bit over 3 months and am moving towards carnivore. My reasons are for my autoimmune disorders. However in the 3 in a half months on keto I went from size 9 sometimes 11 jeans and I am now in 5/3.Size 3 is to small.
I am 5 foot and now weight 110.
I work in a restaurant so the tables I wait on all day everyday say " are you losing weight ".
My friends and co workers are saying that I am getting so tiny I look like a kid.My mom is convinced I am starving myself.
I am not skin and bone.I have gotten my curvy figure back that I had in high school. I honestly do not want to lose anymore weight and am sick of people making such a big deal about my weight loss.
So if I do straight carnivore I'm afraid I'll drop to 80 pounds
Wow Dr. Baker I had no idea you literally wrote the book on carnivore diet! Thank you for your healing practice! ❤️🩹
54 years old. 6’ 5”. Been carnivore for two months and have gone from 293 lbs. to 242 lbs. Feel great. No plans to stop. I have nothing against veggies though. Might bring some into the mix after I hit my goal weight. BMI chart says 205 lbs. or less is normal for me.
Best thing iv done in a long time don’t think I can go back to eating carbs and veggies again
Fortunately for me, I was already addicted to steak. However I preferred lean meat. Something changed after a couple of weeks though, and I became a fat chewing bone sucking cave man! Bones are just meat lollipops to me now.
Haha- funny
Any suggestions on how to get adapted to chewing the fat? Sounds silly but I didn't eat a lot of meat growing up (mom was poor and fed me beans and cornbread!). I almost have to just swallow it with water to get it down.
😂😂😂😂
At 68 one thing I've learned in life is transition slowly to any big changes you make in life. Mainly get rid of crackers, bread, potatoes, beans, rice, pasta. Use only whole foods. Increase your meat until fruits and vegetables are like condiments. For me that is where I stay. Don't be afraid of fat. I put lots of butter on my cooked vegetables, that's why they are like condiments. As your brain clears and you feel better you will know what works for you. As a diabetic person I tested my blood a couple of times a day at first to make sure I wasn't getting too low on my blood sugar and adjusted my meds/ supplements accordingly.
All the best wishes to you!!
For many years of my 80 years, I have starved on low car, low fat diets like WW. Sometimes, the weight would come off, but I was miserable and depended on will. Plus, the weight always returned. It's been a lifelong battle, until 2021 when I did Keto. Lost 50 lbs.
I'd love to say I've stuck with it, but my sugar addiction is strong. The big difference is if I see the scale start to move up, I can go carnivore for a month and it will back off. I know I should devote the rest of my life...whatever I have left, to being a carnivore. But for the first time ever, I feel in control. My health is good. I can eat what I want. No more depriving or starving.
The grass fed meat part really makes it easier for me. I can’t afford to buy it. So I get regular grain fed meat. But so many influencers say oh no don’t eat that. Why can’t they just tell the truth. I’m just tired of being sick and being lied to. Hearing this from the horses mouth really makes me feel better. Thank you Dr. Baker
Wait…..he’s a horse?! I knew it.
Horses don't eat meat...
@55 I’m seriously thinking of starting this diet next two days
I’m 185 pounds and 5.9.
❤️🏴 love from Scotland 🏴 ❤
Update scotbro?
I’m 4 months into the carnivore diet and feel great. I experienced a temporary decline in energy within the first few weeks, however the rebound has been above my usual levels of energy output. I was in very good health coming into this diet, (endurance athlete), and was not sure what to expect. For the first time in years I am not tracking macros, only my workout performance. My inflammation markers have dropped significantly. No plans to reintroduce carbs.
Great video Dr. Baker! Hope we reach more people to take on the carnivore diet! ☺️👌🏻
i'm on day 5 and transitioning into this. i have replaced most meals with mainly meats and little to no veg, i still have a slice of buttered toast sometimes. i only eat 2x a day due to my overnight work schedule so i basically intermittent fast. i was recently put on cholesterol & BP med 6mths ago and trying to make changes at 47yo 5'5" at 190lbs. this is the heaviest i've been and i'm hoping weight loss will be a happy side effect. still researching and seeing how to adapt to diet and options available for me. so far satisfied at meals of steak, eggs and burger patties. sleeping has been much better so far. changes are starting.
You are the best Dr. Baker, I so appreciate all that you have done for everyone. Bless you and thank you.❤
Thank you for the concise, short, to the point video to start carnivore! Just what I've been looking for and needed!
77 years, 212 pounds started 6 month ago first weeks unpleasant diarrhea but slowly got better and now even take a daily magnesium supplement. Never been on any medicins. I feel a lot better in health/energy and special my knee pain is gone. Lost 22 pounds but very slowly what is just fine as it motivates. Lost the-most weight on a 3 days sardine diet not very pleasant. Now i am integrating a few nuts, avocados, heavy cream in the coffee. I enjoy my diet and will never change back to sugar, grain, soft drinks, fruits and veggies. Looking back that make me feel sick.
I'm on my third day. Giving this a shot for anxiety and depression.
All of this was so true for me when I was on it ! Starting back in 2 days and can't wait !
So grateful to my nephew for sharing the carnivore diet with me, I had no idea it existed. Been seven days today and I feel better than I have in years, already have more energy and have lost 12 lbs.
I’ll be honest, I’m waiting for the boot to drop, it seems to good to be true. I committed to 30 days but I am just taking it one day at a time.
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Thanks Doc ❤ I was waiting for this.
I am very excited about trying this! I will continue to watch your videos! thank you so much!
Fantastic video Dr. Baker, I will share this with friends! Carnivore / Animal-based diets are healing, helpful, healthy, & fun.
This guy is a legend, these videos are what keep me going
Im on day 9,Ive lost 11 pounds. Still getting used to getting energy on fats and learning the ratios. I think 55%fat and 40% protein is helpful, I've gotten a little more energy. I been using sea salt at every meal.
Hey, how is it going for you?
1st day on the carnivore diet at age 52! I’m so excited!
I’m on 8 months of carnivore now, changed my life 💪
I've been on and off carnivore for a few years now. I start the diet, do very well, lose a bunch of weight, then have a "cheat day" and end up falling off the diet for 6 months, gain all the weight back, and start over.
I'm realizing that i have a pretty serious carb addiction. Once i start eating any carbs i can't stop. If I'm going to stay on the diet this time i can't have any cheat meals. I can't have any treats or deserts, ever.
I just wish i didn't have to go through having such horrible diarrhea for 3 months every time i start the diet again..
I'm the same way. No cheat days. I can't be moderate.
The solution would be to eat more meat, especially with a lot of fat. That way your kill 2 birds in 1 shot:
First fat makes your satiated so you don't get cravings.
Second you're less likely to have diarrhea due to excess protein.
Conclusion: more fats
@@highcollectoractually more fat at the beginning while some people still have horrible diarrhea isn’t the best idea. Many people are not fat adapted and that takes time.
I’d say in the beginning eat more protein and then slowly add more fat. Preferably cold fats, or start taking ox bile until one gets fat adapted
You can take supplements to digest the fat until the body adjusts. And a useful tip is to not drink water during the meal, maybe minimum 30 minutes before and after, specially if you have low stomach acid.
I’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have just started the carnivore again, as I had real success in the past however having been on the long term sick with a prolapsed disc in my back I had to stop due to money, or lack there of but I’m slowly re educating myself to carnivore on a budget so I’ve only just transitioned back in the last couple of days so I’m looking forward to the journey, and reversing my type 2 which is really starting to get to me now !
I have been on it now for about 40 days - I am not loosing much weight only about 5 pounds. I just watched your video and subscribed - hoping I will loose more but I am feeling really good!
Another excellent video Dr. Baker thank you very much❤
I'm going to be doing this very soon. I'm 47 5'10" 235. I did keto a bunch of years ago very successfully and went from about 250-200. I've gained back 35 and basically been staying there for a few years now. I have an exam with a new Dr the end of the year and I am an uncontrolled type 2 diabetic. Getting a full panel of labs done as well before I start.
As an avid hunter and a family that loves venison we go through a bunch. Fully aware for the need to add extra fats for it. I know a butcher really well and I'm going to get some tallow to render down to use for most of our cooking.
Keep on keepin on with the good fight dr sb !!!
Good stuff. I’ve been watching your videos and didn’t realize you are the one who coined the term “carnivore diet”. I’m currently on it giving it a go. Thanks for all the info!
I’m 10 days in no negative side effects and feel great. Going to see how long I can keep it going
This man managed to sum it up and simplify the majority of this diet in a short, understandable video. So many people out there complicate it with things like women need to eat sticks and sticks of butter every day and then you have the complete opposite, don't eat fat or your body wont burn its own...so confusing.
Looking forward to getting on board with this. Sick and tired of being in pain and tired.
Started Keto and Baby Steps. Getting Better All The Time!
Been a "Carni" for over two years. I'm 57yo. No pain, no sickness, no anything!
I have _NEVER_ felt better than I do now, even in my youth!
Give it a shot!
I've been trying this for about 3 months now. For 5 Weeks, I was very strickt about it loosing about 20 pounds. Then I started checking with puting back like a cookie here or a glas of milk there and I was able to stay around the weight I was at the moment without the feeling of missing out on anything. BUT I realized, that the more I've done only the little snacks the craving came back. So now I'm back to carnivore with one cheat a week and again over the last 4 weeks, I've lost another 11 pounds.
Just comparing the pure carvinore with the cheat day carnivore or the 2to1 version shows me, how strongly we are influenced by all those foods most people and doctors want us to eat.
Don't listen to any of them. Just try it for yourself. just like I and many others did. See for youself and find you way to a better life.
You the man Doc!!
been on carnavore for 27 years, haven’t had a carb since 1997, best decision ive ever made. you are what you eat, and i am a big meat 🥩 uga buga ma nugga
My healthcare professional would say the “all the scientific literature is against the carnivore diet”.
All the “scientific” literature is bought and paid for by big pharma .
I'm a cheat. I started an atkins low carb diet 30 years ago and allow myself 12 carbs per day. Basically a carnivor diet with two half cup servings of low carb vegetables with my dinner. At 73 I feel pretty good and remain active and I put that down to the low carb diet I follow. I see nothing wrong with a complete carnivore diet but I do enjoy the variety of the occasional low carb vegetables just for eating pleasure. Hopefully that small amount of carbs has little to no unhealthy side effects. Atkins did a lot of studies 40+years ago on the benefits of eating meats, seafoods and fats and very low carbs and over the years more and more of his suggestions have been proven to be correct. The less plant material we eat the better for us.
Love videos Doc keep em coming. Just a suggestion let's get a full day of eating vlog.👍
He'd be showing you all the fruit and candy bars 😅
Hey, wanted to say thanks for your time and all the info it's clear-cut and helpful!!
I've been on 85% meat, 15%vegetables select few, no starchy gunk, though, for 7 days so far I like it. Absolutely no carbs, no sugar
Again thank you for your time!!
You know there’s carbs in vegetables right?
@bassassgrass9159 ya it clicked after I posted it. But I only eat about 10% vegetables I'm not concerned to be honest I eat them less and less but thanks for letting me know anyway 👍
Great concise advice.
I never knew that! Thank you😊
4 eggs, 8oz bacon cheeseburger patty is the start of my carnivore day today. 😁
Starting my Carnivore journey tomorrow. I've been slowly weening myself of carbs for the past 2 weeks. Coffee is the last thing to go and had my last one this morning. I'm a hoping this diet will help me recover from veganism and reverse all the negative effects i've been getting from the modern western diet, so i can build a better mind and body.
How are you getting on ?!
You don’t have to give up coffee.
Thank you. Day 17
Great video. Thank you.
Late to this video, but on my 9th day of carnivore. Energy levels are stable throughout the day even though I’m a little low energy. Increasing water and electrolyte intake seems to help. By far the simplest diet to follow which makes it easy, even though I’d kill for an avocado or roasted potatoes at times.
Going to keep giving it a shot in hopes I adjust and don’t feel the need to eat for a little more energy!
I’m 36 and I want to commit to 90days of strict carnivore. I have been doing a strict form of keto for the past year.
We also fasted for long periods,spent a lot of time in the cold and did a lot of physical activities.
I am trying the carnivore diet as of January 1st 2024. I have been on keto for almost two years now. Lost a significant amount of weight. But, I want to try something new and the carnivore diet is what I want to try. I have been watching your videos on a regular basis. I prefer eating meat. Even on keto, I would prefer eating meat on its own.
I'm pretty much on canivore now for about 2 months, before it was low carb. The only vegetables i eat nowadays are fermented which eases digestion and I don't really get any bloating or gas from these
My husband on day 4. He loves your book too. 🏴, Wales UK.
Waaaales
Thank you so much!!
Going carnivore is the best thing I've ever done for myself. The benefits are too many to list.
My husband and I did this for six months and we both felt great. Then, much to our surprise, I got pregnant. I’m 42, he’s 50, and we were NOT trying. It took us over twelve years to conceive our first kid and five more to conceive or second. I wonder if the diet made us more fertile? My husband is positive that carnivore had something to do with it.
My husband is still doing carnivore, but about two months into this pregnancy, my meat aversion got so bad I just couldn’t continue. I plan to go back once I give birth, but right now I can’t even stand the thought of steak, which I was eating every day before. At first I subsisted on bacon and eggs and some shrimp as well as cheese fried in butter, then I added some avocado, and then started making tuna salad with the highest quality mayo I could find and adding a few veggies like celery and onion.
Then, I basically just gave in and started eating everything again, including crap like cereal. 😳
I still believe in car
Congrats!!!
Congratulations!! Yes. I think that y’all both got healthier and God blessed you. Wow. By the way, my parents were in their 40’s too. I’m sure you’re concerned. You’ll be great!
Started carnivore three weeks ago and the first thing I noticed was that my bloating is gone . Next thing that I'm seeing is, my pants fit better. I'm not weighing myself but I'm hoping carnivore eating will get rid of visceral fat. I'm probably 20 lbs overweight so I'll wait a couple months before I check the scales. Hope this works.
Thank you.
Hey Dr. Baker. How about an update on Rvero? I believe your doing a great thing here and just curious on progress.
carnivore over 3.5 years - of course great vid !
my thoughts are its a lot of mental also :) l breaking old habits of eating learning new ones and just changing that mindset to how we look at food :) the eating meat part is easy :) the shopping is easy and the health gains just happen :) its for sure the ultimate way of eating !
It is mental
I am on day 5, low energy and keep falling asleep. However, woke up before the alarm. No flu like symptoms though
Thanks Doc!
Thank you!
Great video, I wish I had watched this before I started carnivore. I done it back in March for 30 days, lost loads of weight, and I did feel good. I stopped after 30 days because I missed other foods too much. I have been dropping in and out if it again since, but I'm finding I'm getting addicted to sugar and then bunge eating again. I need to start carnivore again but I feel I need to do it for longer than 30 days to really feel the health benefits of it. Maybe for the 90 days like you suggest. I found that when it was comming up to food time I was getting really hungry and quite moody. Maybe I just need to eat a bit more meat and that will last longer between meals, if that how it works? I was also just eating 2 meals, lunch and dinner
Yes I went cold turkey from carbs and sugar. I didn't have that hard of a time because I wanted to feel batter more then the carbs and sugar. I know not very smart of me but I do that on somethings. Just all in. LOL Dairy was the one that I was like yes I can have dairy. I so enjoy milk and cheese and though I never had an issue but turns out I can only have a little. It's hard walking this out but you will find out so much about your body. Crohn's is better 5 months into this. I think I would have been further along if I had cut dairy sooner but got to learn. Thanks doctor
Drink RAW cow milk.
I was wondering if you'd done a video on this topic recently and looks like you heard me 😁 I watched a recent video about someone who had a cyst that wouldn't heal and just kept draining.. I've been dealing with that for over a year. I also have clear signs of candida overgrowth on my skin. I'm starting a water fast this weekend and then candida flush, then I feel a carnivore diet will assist me with the rest of my healing. Thank you!
If you arent already doing keto dont jump to carnivore right away. Slowly take away carbs and adding more fats gradually then cut veggies
@@jonathoncatterson8901 Thanks for the tip
I jumped on this lifestyle and with 5 weeks i dropped a total of 15 lbs. However, im not yet 100% carni. I like my bourbon and hazy ipas. I have started to cut back on the beers for dinner and trying to drink water with dinner and have my drink after as dessert. On the weekends i have small cheats maybe for dinner or whatever may be going on but i still try to keep it a majority meat. I have been adding in now some light exercise. The hardest part for that is being a truck driver is having the time. Too early up in the morning and im falling asleep behind the wheel. I have a sleep study completed and awaiting my doc to get me results l, if i have sleep apnea and the cpap is my cure, then i might be able to make morning work.
This is something i can stick to and im inspired by everyone's anecdotal evidence on how this works for them. I hope some long term studies come out in support of this lifestyle. I know, i know, wishful thinking.
Stop drinking.🥰
No more alcohol buddy
Hey Shawn! Wondering how you feel about adding any form of fiber. Is it necessary? Does it negatively affect the diet? Thanks!
I haven’t committed to this journey just yet. I’m doing my research and getting educated first. I’ve been hypothyroid since 08 and have a lot of inflammation. I had yrs of mold exposure, had breast implants for 8 yrs and was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and then lyme disease in 2016. So a lot of issues for a long time. A lot of pain, fatigue and over 100 other symptoms. I’ve tried so much to feel better to no avail. The latest was a fruit diet. I did notice a dramatic improvement in inflammation but that’s about it. Never had acid reflux in my life until the fruit diet. I started incorporating other foods back into my diet and noticed every time I eat beef now my urine smells sweet. I couldn’t place it at first but then when trying to info about it people were asking why their urine smelled like popcorn. I guess that’s a good comparison. Doesn’t happen with chicken just beef. Is this a bad sign?
I’m on day 3 on the carnivore diet and experiencing some stomach cramps. Any ideas why? Is that normal? Already starting to see small improvement in energy so I would like to keep it going.
on zero carb for like a decade, my advice, enjoy meat. Sometimes im on a pork bender, sometimes beef, chicken is basically a snack food for the gym. The few times I had carbs were during travel or a stack-specific thing for a cycle, in all cases back to carnivore without a hitch. Like I feel like shit when I eat carbs, gut distention looks like shit at the gym and the stamina hit is notable. If you notice gym issues, eat more fat. I get injured before I notice gym fatigue on carnivore, keto wasn't bad but carnivore is king for low/zero carb imo.
Question baker
I want to start a carnivore diet. But I’m concerned with electrolyte imbalances because I work in solar industry and constantly outdoors exercising and sweating in the Florida heat what can I do to combat the excessive sweating on the job.
is using a salt like Pink Himalayan suitable to use as a daily electrolytic and if so is once or twice a day preferred (before breakfast and before bed)? I was thinking about a half teaspoon in water. Thanks.
Does your book explain everyting in it about starting a Carnivore diet? I have done keto off and on for years but came across this and am very interested it trying it.. Just wondering if anyone has had issue with their bowls in regards to constipation when starting this?
Really want to try it on myself, can anyone suggest like a plan for what to eat for first weeks? Like do i combine eggs with meat for one meal? Do i try different kind of meat during the day? Do i mix meat and fish for same day? Thank you all !
Hello Dr. Baker, thank you for this video. I have severe IBS and it seems like everything I eat bothers me and or leaves me uncomfortably bloated. I'm lookin to start this Carnivore today. I'm hispanic so I would like to keep my avocado's if all possible. 😁Do you have any suggestions or recommendations?
thank u sir
Have been on carnivore for about 3 months. Feel great. My question: electrolytes. How much to take and how often.
I started on keto carnivore that works well. Lot of hard boiled eggs, bacon,. cheese, some green veggies, mushrooms and lots of fatty meat, wild caught fish and chicken.
Magnesium the previous night. (Lots of water)
Fast for the day. (Lots of water)
After fasting….feast!
I can eat loads of butter with my meat and still lose body fat. I cut out every other type of dairy.