The Carnivore Diet | My First 3 Weeks Eating Only Meat - Ups & Downs and Healing
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- 💠 My first few weeks eating The Carnivore Diet. This is a long casual chat with rambling thoughts, not an educational guide.
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Carnivore diet for 3 years, no more knee pain! Feel great, no more brain fog, better memory, anxiety and depression gone! Sugar is a killer. I'm 77 years young!
I follow Dr. Ken Berry on TH-cam and Facebook.
Love Dr Berry. I also highly recommend Dr Eric Westman and Dr Sten Ekberg
So what was it that made the difference?? The meat only diet? Or the No-sugar (or other white products) diet??
I need something that will help with joint pain (and weight, if possible!).
Any and all suggestions welcomed!! 😅
Thank you for sharing this! It encourages my heart and gives me hope that some thing might help! Much love!❤
Gloria, I started the Keto diet a few months ago, but River’s discussion of Carnivore is compelling. I can recognise that sugar is the killer for me. Carnivore has always intrigued me, so I plan to give Keto a few more months, then switch over to the other. I’m 79, and I feel better now because I’ve lost weight. You sound so enthusiastic about your results, and that gives me hope. 🌺
P.S. It's refreshing to NOT hear about the 2 traitors.
@@juannell4124
Amen!
Time to stop stalking them.
Here here!!
Cũng nhắc tới đó thôi .
😂well said!
Now that you mention it, MM is quite the carnivore herself: she's a man-eating cougar.
For years I was told by medical staff that Meat was the problem with my health. This led to veggies and grains being 90% of my eating plan, with little improvement health wise. In the last 2 years, I have added meat to my diet and stopped all raw veggies. The more meat I added, the better I felt. It is very rare now that I even have cooked veggies and I feel GREAT. P.S. I love this type of video. it is like Friends sitting around and having a good chat
It really is! I’m loving it too 💁🏽♀️
I rnjoyed it too. please give us sn update going forward. Am 78 and over a year list 100 pounds on Keto. All #s improved . No more pre diabetes, blood pressure improved greatly. My dictir told me at my request that fir my height and age 🎉and bone structure that my goal should be 160 . I got there and doing keto last couple of years have stayed there. Fibromyalgia did not go away and did not improve much. Also 2/3rds of the way through the 100 pound loss, when my health was indeed much better in most areas , i had a massive stroke over entire left hemisphere of my brain. But miraculously was never hospitalized and did not suffer nerve damage. Cognitive stuff yes but not too bad. In short I was extremely lucky! Will not ever be going off keto. It does start coming back without care. m
I started eating the carnivore diet this past July 11th 2023. So over 6 months now. I’ve lost 45 lbs and feel so much better. I’ve been very sick with many autoimmune diseases. I’m so much better and enjoying life again. I don’t plan to ever go off. I eat grass fed beef and salmon and occasional chicken and lamb and pork and anything my heart desires.
Good luck River!! Love you and your Channel.
I always watch you. Haven’t ever sent a message. 2 years on carnivore. ReversedType 2 diabetes. Lost 75 lbs. out of my walker. Reversed fatty liver. Removed brain fog. Depression almost cured. Many other benefits. Sorry to over share, but my sex drive came back. Good luck.
Chúc mừng bạn ,khi không” ham muốn “ là buồn lắm luôn .
Happy for you!!!
Helpful share! We all got here the same way.
Good on you 🎉
Whenever you post a video I drop what I'm doing. One day I shot up from my chair & startled my husband, "wtf" I think he said!!! I told him I had to go as "River is addressing the nation" 😂
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Are you South African - sounds like our President Cyril R? 😅
@@juannell4124 thank you for the correction 🤣
Funny
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My husband and I used it and lost 40 lbs. it’s helped my acid reflux and heartburn. Then switched to intermittent fasting . I got so much hate but I don’t care it helped us. Great good luck to you !
Why did you get hate? It’s so awful that people are not happy when someone is improving and feeling better isn’t it? I say great job to you and your husband and maybe take the haters out of your diet of life as well!
@@dawnceven9343 I think that ppl have been programmed to take meat out of their diet entirely. So anything like this just doesn’t hit well . My family mostly worried about blood work but strangers on online diet forums were definitely the most hateful. Anyway I’m so happy with the results and my Drs were too .
River. I don’t care what subject you want to talk about because I’d still watch your videos. When you talk, it reminds me of a story teller and I just love how you speak to your viewers. Love you, from the USA❤️❤️❤️
I feel the same way
I’ve been on carnivore for about 9 months now and have lost 40 pounds , without being hungry and my cravings went always fairly quickly. More importantly, my arthritis pains and swelling are gone, my pre diabetes symptoms have gone (tingly bottom of feet), my blood pressure has stabilized, and my hair is looking great. I do go off it for Christmas, bday parties, etc, but for 1st time in my life, I’m able to get back on the wagon the very next day. I’m not ever going back to the SAD diet (standard American diet). I’ve haven’t felt this good in years and I just turned 58 yesterday.
Congrats for finding your way to it River and not believing in all the lies and misleading diet information out there making the world so sick.
Happy Belated Birthday!
@@walbathreadkiller
Thank you so much!
@@phdnursepractitioner
Thank you!
The SAD Diet!! LOL! I laughed so hard!
When you mentioned the tingling at the bottom of your feet, why and when did you start feeling that? And can you be more specific as to what it feels like? I have it every morning now, and it makes me nuts!!!
Rivers skin and complexion looks wonderful too!! I don't even like meat, but I will follow the diet if it works so well!
I changed to a keto lifestyle 8 years ago then moved to a carnivore lifestyle 4 years ago. I've healed all health issues. It was rough in the beginning as I needed to overcome many food addictions. Good Luck to you, River!! 😊
Good for you to Mary 🎉
I've been Keto for several years now (!), taking a carb break for a few days every few months. I so miss bagels and pasta but at least I have cheese and for some variety. It must be REALLY difficult to be on an even more restrictive diet. I'm so glad it works for you. Let's just hope the Gateses and other WHO and WEF tyrants don't get their way or we'll all be eating bugs.
@@PatMcAnn yes so many people seem to be going carnivore just at a time when the powers that be want us to eat bugs
Nigella Lawson's tip for perfect poached salmon (I now always cook it like this) is to put the salmon fillet skin down in a small pan. 1/2 cover it with water and bring to simmer. AS SOON as the water is simmering turn off the heat AND turn over the salmon so is is flesh down. Cover with a lid. Leave for 4 mins, then serve the salmon.
It is perfectly cooked and moist!
I first sear the skin side then turn the heat way down to poach
@@jq4444 i have tried so many ways to poach salmon, and the Nigella method is the first one which never fails!
This I also do. I top with garlic and herbs, slice of lemon in the water. I also cook fish in paper, almost as good as poaching. I am looking into the carnivore today. ❤
@@kathybutterfield I really enjoy my food and cannot think how River manages to just eat meat, salt, water and eggs. I would if there was a medical need.
Oh wow river! I’ve lost 75 pounds and over 10 inches from my waist in the last 9 months. I started keto and gone full carnivore. I use to be a raw vegan 10 years ago, so I’ve tried everything to lose weight and get mentally healthy again. This has actually worked for me. And best of all: my 75 year old dad who has been a severe diabetic for decades (on insulin shots and pills, plus blood pressure meds) is totally off all meds. He has reversed his diabetes in less than a year and he is losing more weight than he ever has in his life. It’s been a huge life saver.
How was the vegan diet for you? I would have an easier time with that than the carnivore diet. And I don't do so well with such restrictive diets.... (Altho I love a yummy, fatty "touchus" as we say! 😅)
Any tips anyone??
If you do raw vegan and cut out sugar, you might do ok, but you have to work hard to get enough protein and fat. Plants have a lot of toxicity as I found out, but for about a year I lost a bunch of weight. Unfortunately I gained it all back and added more. I was about 250 pounds last year when I started keto. With carnivore my cravings are finally under control and my hormones are regulating. I never had that with my vegan diet.
@@tb54321thanks for sharing. I’m considering the carnivore diet
Very interesting River.....I hope it helps you. I enjoyed this as much as I enjoy your other broadcasts petal Xxx ❤
I’ve been keto, with a heavy emphasis on protein, for 5.5 years. It’s revolutionary for my health. No more migraines, no more anxiety, depression gone. Not to mention all my lab health markers went from good to outstanding. ❤
That's interesting it helped your anxiety, that's my biggest problem
Wow! I never thought my newly onset of anxiety might be related to diet!
Any suggestions??
@@skontheroad I used to suffer from anxiety bad. Eggs are brilliant for protein if you don't or can't eat meat all the time. BUT MAGNESIUM will fix anxiety in a few days. I take Blackmores Megamag 2 tablets a day. Best thing EVER. I promise you will be anxiety free.😊😊
Yeah, keto worked for me......... I did slip back to allowing too many carbs........ and my knees and energy level suffered.
I personally feel (at 50, and fat, lol!) that we gain weight as we age, don't look 24 anymore and get depressed.... then we diet eventually, lose weight, feel better, feel happier and less depressed..... the cycle of life...lol... look at all our friends who tried Ozempic! We all have sone!
I am on carnivore for 6 months, major health improvement. Never cheated and don't miss sugar or plants at all.
Yes the start is hard as our body readjust itself to this lifestyle.
After 6 weeks suddenly everything got better. At 6 months mark, I can tell I never felt better.
68 years young, from USA.
River- I'm crying while listening to your story. Just this afternoon I was chatting with someone on the declining state of my health. Being in an emotionally abusive situation (& please people, don't berate me on why I must leave. I'm 60, partially disabled & no longer able to support myself), my stress level is beyond extreme. I started developing an ulcer 4 years ago, which ruptured last May. I know the collapse of my immune system stems from poor gut health- though I've always been a healthy eater.
When you mentioned stomach problems, I broke down. It felt like an answered prayer. I will research & try asap.
Your broadcast is a huge escape for me daily. I get knowledge, humor, and humanity at its best.
God bless you for sharing this story. I pray you continue to find relief.
Sending lots of love and strength your way
Best wishes……I hope this proves successful for you.
I’ve actually some health issues, including digestive and I actually started Intermittent Fasting (18:6) to try to improve/help my situation. Thankfully that has proved successful.
Thinking of you…..Good Luck 🥂
@@melere777 Thank you.
@@malaika2940 Thank you. Another idea to explore
Sending love, strength & alot of understanding your way. Please continue to speak to a trusted friend for support & i wish you the very best in finding some relief in all aspects of ur situation. Im rooting for you. 💕💪☺ (Good luck if u decide to try this, please speak to ur GP first tho, just to be on the safe side.)
I was on the Paleo diet for 5 years as my companion ate Paleo because he had throat cancer. We broke up and I move in with my 91 year old Mom to care for her, so it was back to a regular diet ( though I rarely had sugar). She left me a year ago and my diet and exercise went to hell with my grief. You’ve inspired me to go back to Paleo. Thank you for sharing your journey with us River. I hope and pray it cures whatever it is that ails you. I look forward to your broadcasts, it gives me such joy! Much love from your American Fruit!
‘Unless you’re living on sea water, shut up’ 😂😂😂😂😂 nearly died laughing !
I may have to try this carnivore diet myself. I jumped onto a scale for the first time in ages and was absolutely horrified! It's going to be difficult at first as i do love my carbs and sweets. But, good grief, something needs to be done! Please keep us in the loop !
Same here. Let's do this .
I stopped doing carnivore, because of holiday family pressure, after about 6 months of consistently feeling better than ever. I can barely walk again and everything always hurts like it did before trying carnivore. I never realized how bad it was before until now. I started again about a week ago but it takes about a week of consistency for me to start feeling better. People will instantly sprout nutritionist credentials as soon as they don’t like how you eat, and they will be relentless about it. I told my family to F off, moving forward their input is not needed or appreciated. Beware of people feeling like they need to interfere in your life because they think they know better.
Highly recommend you do your research first. Make sure you understand the macros, the rules. It's not just about eating meat. Well it is 😅 but there's more to it but it's not complicated.
@@Lioness_UTV I second that. It’s pretty hard to stick to: no seasoning beyond salt, limited to no dairy, no alcohol, no artificial sweetener, no sugar of any kind, very low to no sweeteners at all, no plants, it’s pretty easy to keep a calorie deficit because meat is so much more filling. Anyone who is trying to lose weight should do at least a decent daily walk or some sore of physical exercise and consume 1 gram of protein per pound of their ideal body weight. I wish I hadn’t allowed myself to be pressured into destroying my life. Now I’m an anxious, angry, depressed, painfully inflamed person.
The more and I watch you the more I like you. You are so reasonable and rational in this day and age of ever increasing lack of common sense. Best wishes on your health journey.
I agree 100% and add that she is also funny!
Love the topic!!!! Fifty-eight (58) years young and carnivore for 1 year and 4 months... 70 pounds, depression, fatigue, brain fog, pain and skin ailments ALL GONE!!!! NO sugar cravings!!! I honestly feel like I am in my 20's again! LOVE your channel! Keep up the amazing work, Lovie! xoxoxoxo
Great topic! I combined the carnivore diet and intermittent fasting and experienced nothing short of a miraculous improvement in my health. I lost 40 pounds, dropped from 11 prescriptions to just one, and pains I’ve had for decades disappeared entirely. I sleep better, my energy is way up, and my mood is better than ever. I’ll never go back to eating “normally “ again!
It is amazing isn't it? And it's so simple. I do intermittent fasting too and I must say it helps with my head so much.
I'm never going back to so called healthy eating. I've realised for a while now, it's not true and we've been sold a big sugary lie for decades.💚
Same here. IF with carnivore is a game changer. I started losing 10 pounds a month. My dad is losing 5 pounds a week right now. Some of that is water weight, of course, but it really makes a huge impact on the body. Plus the autophagy from fasting is great for healing.
@@tb54321
I had a lifetime love of sugar, you couldn't pay me to eat it now. I feel too good and I'm not going back there.
That's fantastic progress for you and your dad . My cousin does it the hard way by exercising loads, he just glares at me now as I eat all the lovely salty butter minus the crumpets 😂
Agreed that's what I do too. Love it.
I am a diabetic and this diet helps control my diabetes. I love hearing from you on any subject!! Thank you!!
Are you type 1 or 2? I’m type 1 but suffer from inflammation Rheumatoid arthritis. I’d like to try it for my RA, but I’m supposed to do carb counting for my type 1 diabetes.
Any advice appreciated x
My friend was a lifelong vegan but as soon as she turned 40 she gained a lot of weight and was always sick. She started to slowly introduce red meat into her diet and the benefits were almost immediate. She’s stronger, lost 40 pounds in 3 months, and her skin is glowing once again.
Glad she is feeling better.
Try cream in your coffee.
That’s great to hear.
l cannot believe eating dead bodies can improve one's health.
@@user-ze3ne4tr1yEating meat seems to work for practically every mammal on Earth just fine. Hell, even works for most fish!
My husband has been carnivore 2 years… to his doctors horror his chronic gout has been reduced 90%… really clean approach , grass fed & organic
I’m actually shocked that only eating meat _reduced gout_ of all things. I’d have to see lab results to believe that, personally. However, if that is the case, I am pleased for his significant improvement. Gout is extremely painful.
I believe you.
...same here River. I had cancer (down there) radiation and chemotherapy nine years ago. I tried vegan vegetarian etc. after. When I went back to beef chicken fish my brain woke up. I've never looked back nor looked or felt better. Thank you for sharing (I also start my day with two hefty fork fulls of sauerkraut. I do believe this helps 'down there' River)
My daughter went vegan. Tofu is an endocrine disruptor. Soy is oestrogenic. It feeds cancer like a superfood. Please google the impact if you are a regular soy consumer.
Good for you River, keep us updated.
My brother started that diet back in November and he’s not only dropped weight but it’s helped him develop a lot of muscle. He’s a lot happier so its helped his mental health too.
Carnivore for 5 years. So much healing! My cardiologist and endocrinologist released me and said I was doing a great job and they didn't need to see me any more. Fibromyalgia much better and less crippling. My mind and my body have healed to the point that I am able to work in the yard and take long walks, which I had not been able to do for years. Wishing you lots of healing, River! PS: Dr. Ken D Berry videos are excellent.
@elizabethnesbitt2243 Would you do an interview with me for my community radio interview series? Love from Galway, Ireland. Bríd
Loved this video River…your very insightful and honest conversation about your journey, through the carnivore diet, to healing. I am 78 and started a Keto diet in December 2019 and lost 60 lbs! I have a whole new lease on life. I feel energized, hopeful about the future, (not just sitting on my sofa eating snacks loaded with sugar and being depressed), younger and ALIVE!!!! I am never depressed, love getting out for long walks and volunteer at a Thrift Shop a couple of days a week and am on my feet all day. I always think of you when I am putting out the Bling and would be so blessed to have you pop in! Not only my weight shifted but that fog you talked about just disappeared. Life is good! ❤
I am going to express this very awkwardly, but to paraphrase an old expression River...I think I could listen you read off shopping lists or recite the alphabet❤❤❤
Me too! 😅
I completely agree!
Loving the carnivore chit-chat.
Been eating carnivore for a year in February. I had osteoarthritis and the pain and inflammation was terrible. I have MS and other health issues, since cutting out sugar,carbs, and processed food, I have never felt better. I've regained some mobility , stopped the arthritis in its tracks, don't need fugly support glove anymore yay!
I never enjoyed my food so much,! My sleep pattern has normalised, huge benefit for me. lost 4 stone in under a year, energy levels through the roof and the mental clarity I have now is amazing. Yes, no more brain fog!
Good luck River, I was going to give it 3 weeks, I'm still here and not planning going anywhere. The benefits keep coming for me and I'm loving having bacon and eggs every day. Started doing omelettes cooked in bacon fat.
Have some double cream in your coffee! Best of luck 💚🥩🥩🥓
The one downside is have to buy smaller jeans!
Seriously though, I wish I'd found this sooner, it's been life changing for me.
Don't give up your coffee, the cream might suit you better than the raw milk , and it's delicious.
If I crave anything these days, it's a ribeye.
I have white pepper, lower in oxalates.
I get it-just had a ribeye this evening!
Thankyou so much for sharing. Your in a similar health situation, i have Osteopenia & FND. Ive yet to find anything that helps in even a good way, never mind substantially. Im definatley going to look into this further.
I hope u continue to do well & HUGE high fives for loosing Fugly... that name certainly made me giggle. Love & support from a fellow fruit basketeer. 💕☺
@@fee4756
Thank you 🙏 I'm so happy to see so many of us here, in Rivers corner of the Internet. Mention carnivore and we all come out of the woodwork like vampires 😊 🥩😋🥩
It's definitely worth a try for you. Pain is horrible to live with constantly, you get to the stage where you're willing to try anything.
This worked for me. The first thing I noticed in the first week was I was bloated the whole time. Then week by week things started to change. I wasn't expecting results instantly. I've been eating rubbish for decades so I thought it'd take a lot longer for my body to react to this way of eating, but you get so many benefits, they keep coming.
I'm not mad strict, I have coffee.
I actually enjoy cooking for myself now. I even made carnivore noodles!
Enjoying preparing food is miraculous in itself. I feel I have a new brighter future ahead of me now. Such a better place than this time last year. In every aspect of my life.
I don't procrastinate anymore!😂
People keep telling me how good I look which is grand but the best thing is how I feel!
Give it a go and the very best of luck to you if you do. There's lots of support and advice here in River's ribeye fruits! 💚🥩🥓
@@maidofstarz7539 no, thankyou for being brave enough to share. I was diagnosed aged 38 with Osteopenia after fracturing my L5 pulling a plant out of a plant pot!!! Dexa scan revealed low bone density levels that the specialist nurse had never seen before in someone my age.
My FND diagnosis was given in December. I was left hanging in perpetual misery for 3 years awaiting that diagnosis & i had to fight for it. Ex Neurologist retired 2 days after i lodged official complaints. New Neuro was given to me & within an hour of meeting him, i had my diagnosis.
Im still decompressing from finaly recieving a diagnosis. So im not in the frame of mind to attempt any vast diet changes, yet. Im concentrating more on healing my soul to be honest. But im already reading up on this carnivore diet.
Im only 42 now & the pain bone pain in my lower legs is the worst. Heat sends the pain through the roof. This combined with not being able to regulate my body temperature, well frankly im a hot mess!! 🙈🤣.
It is truley wonderful to be able to speak to someone in the same boat. You get me & i get you. It all helps. What a fantastic community our Dearest River has created. I shall keep an eye out for you in the comments section... just to see if theres any updates from you. Thankyou again for sharing your story. Much love, hugs and support from me to you. 💕
@@maidofstarz7539 It realy is a phenominal community that our dear River has created. The support, advice and alternative suggestions are amazing help to all of us. Sometimes you cant see the woods for the forest in terms of tactics to deal with any issues. So its great to bounce around & hear the views of others in the same boat. Thankyou again for sharing your experience of this diet. 💕💕
Thanks for such a wonderful broadcast! I'm only 56 and have severe bone on bone arthritis in my knees. My orthopedic doctor says that I need a total knee replacement. As a nurse I've witnessed the excruciating post op pain of this operation and I've been putting off this surgery for 2 years now. I've noticed something as simple as eating toast and jam causing severe knee pain within an hour or 2 after eating. Been considering doing carnivore for a while now hoping to reduce inflammation to push out surgery further. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRANSPARENCY! It's nice to actually "know" someone who's experienced this diet!
I really enjoyed the broadcast today River. Please do keep us updated on your carnivore experience.
I LOVE how I feel on Carnivore!! My arthritis is gone, depression is SO much better, my A1C was in the normal range when I had my bloodwork done and I’m diabetic! It’s amazing!!
Has it help you your diabeties?
Thats because you gave up sugar
How long have you been on it?
My mum always felt better eating meat so we always had meat in the house.
I’ve lost 75 pounds and over inches off my waist in 9 months on keto and now I’ve switched to full carnivore, which has been even better. My 75 year old dad has been a severe diabetic for decades and is now off all his meds after about 7 months on keto (he isn’t quite full carnivore yet).
The healing process has been so good on this diet. I went on this diet as a last result after dealing with so much stress, weight gain, and other health issues. It does take some adjusting and you have to give yourself some grace. It’s about progress, not perfection!!
I’m glad you pointed out the damage plant diets do as an environmental and human cost. So many smug anti-cow people don’t realize how much harm soy farming replacing cattle ranching in third world countries has done. Cattle ranching allowed indigenous people to live on a portion of the land, the ranch owners hired them to help especially during the seasons more hands are needed, this allowed them to grow their own food in patches of land where they lived supplemented by being given beef during slaughter so they may have been poor but they had a home and never lacked for food. They often topped world surveys on happiness. The huge soy conglomerates came in and bought out the ranchers. Soy farming is mostly automated (so no need for human jobs) and uses every last inch of land so the indigenous people were pushed off the land, lost their homes, pay and meat from ranch work, gardens plots, and now do go hungry and have to live in squalor on the outside of the cities. So a few cow farts are nothing compared to the soy damage.
Yes, I appreciated mention. You have to think things all the way through, to make sure you are really being helpful to the planet, and not just virtue-signaling.
I am a vegan, but very much enjoyed all this discussion and the comments.
@@GLCToni Thank you for remaining open minded and engaging with gentleness. Not much left of it any more.
I went vegan at 11yo for ethical reasons. I waivered between vegetarianism and veganism for 25 more years. Long story short, I am now carnivore for health reasons, and the killing of animals still unsettles me. However, I spend half my income, and often more, on ethically raised and slaughtered meat and eggs. Dairy, I do what I can, but the market here is rather limited with options and availability.
My cats have a reaction to soy and that proved the point to me
you don't need to eat soy to be vegan or plant based......
I was a vegan/vegetarian for 31 years. Switched to the carnivore "diet" I only have good things to say. What a fantastic change! No more sugar cravings, no more inflammation, no more mood swings,no more low white & red count. Overall my mental & physical health has done a complete 180. I would NEVER go back. The sugar was hard to give up other than that I found it easy. Good luck River:)
Full fledged member of the carnivore club here. Never felt better, or looked younger. 💪😻
The great thing is HOW you lose weight on carnivore. It’s so different than when I was a raw vegan. I’m smaller than I’ve ever been (I actually have a waist!! Who knew? Certainly not me!). It’s a totally different way of how the weight is lost.
@@tb54321 ha ha, same here. I’ve recovered my measurements of my slender 18 year old self. Bravo to us 👏👏👏
Always riveting River my dear … the basketers have a broad eclectic interest ❤
Dear River; I cheer for you as you explore your new path! I have followed the carnivore diet for 3 years now and have been given a new lease on life! I'm 55 going on 100 lol. I've found that for me allowing a few simple spices have added benifit not harm. Black pepper, Garlic for my blood, and Sage. Sugar is a evil that's everwhere. I have hope that you'll find your way and have wonderful new results. Many blessings to you Dear River! You are a treasure! Respectfully Yours Mark
Iib was carnivore for about two years and loved it! Ribeye was my primary food but also eggs/bacon, ground beef, pork. I also intermittently fasted (and still do to a great degree) by necessity. As a nurse, it was common to not have a chance to eat during a 12-hour shift. Carnivore = about 12 pound weight loss, much more energy, great sleep, ZERO cravings for anything sweet, perfect vital signs, and never sick Not a thing to complain about until meat prices started skyrocketing here in the US. Costco ribeyes that were $8.99/pound suddenly increased to $14.99/pound. Bacon @ $8 to $10/pound. Whipping cream for my coffee: $1.98/qt now $4.98/qt. Simply put, I could no longer afford it. The irony is I am now fatter, far more sluggish on a carb-infused diet. My HgA1c which was 5.3 is now 5.7 and edging up. Do you find it interesting that our healthcare representatives rail against carnivore but keep us coming in for our statins, insulins, elevated b/p's, etc. Hope you enjoy it as much as I used to, River.
I encourage you to eat cheap bacon and ground beef. It works just as well! Eggs. 👍 Good luck. I save a ton of money by not having fruits and Vegs going bad in my fridge
One thing that helped me with the costs was purchasing cheaper cuts of meat, like chuck steak, and using a meat tenderizing tool. It’s about half the price and delicious. Chuck roasts are wonderfully tender in the crockpot. As a nurse, you understand the costs involved with medical care. I hope you reconsider and go back to what served your body well. Good luck to you.
@@sylviaadler8083 Thank you for your comment. I am reconsidering because yes, as a nurse I know and truly believe in the negative effects of carbs.
Last October, I did the Whole 30 diet, which is basically meat, veg and fruit. No soy, no dairy, no sugar, no grain. It's an elimination diet. I have fibro and I felt no change. I did feel good about dropping sugar, although I missed my tea with cream and sugar. I hope the diet helps helps your condition. ❤️
Fruit is filled with fructose. Might as well eat sugar straight from the bowl.
@@vbachman6742it is a natural sugar. moderation. Unlike the sugar replacements which can give you pancreatic cancer.
You should get checked for food sensitivities. I found that I have serious issues with "healthy" foods like eggs, nuts, spinach, tomatoes, pepper, rice, etc. rashes, inflammation, so on.
Love you darling. You can talk about anything you want, any time you want, and I'd sit and have a cup of tea with you any old time! Your disclaimers have me 🤣🤣. I have similar issues I am navigating these days, and I wish you good health and a long happy fabulous life!
I am one of your silent viewers, but I must tell you I find this very interesting. Have not heard of this diet before now. Thank you for all the information you share, Royal and otherwise. Also want to say your outfits are great. Keep up the good work. From Colorado USA
This "diet" has been around for a while. Please do your own research. Most people don't eat enough protein, but our brains require carbohydrates in order to function. I always told my patients that going totally "carnivore" is basically a fad. Best wishes to you!
@@anymongusIt’s not a fad, it’s been around for decades. Some of us with neurological issues have been put on it by our neurologists long before it became well known outside of neurology.
@@anymongus some parts of the brain need carbohydrates as do the red blood cells but the liver can produce whatever the body requires so no carbohydrates need to be eaten. There are essential proteins(amino acids), essential fatty acids but there are no essential carbohydrates.
Hi. Just saw your reply. Where in Colorado do you live? I am near Salida.@@phdnursepractitioner
@mnash4674 Then apparently, you believe the brain doesn't require glucose. In addition, the liver in many people is pretty stressed from the enormous amount of junk it processes.
I stumbled onto the carnivore diet and watched and read videos and books by Dr. Robert Lustig and Dr. Ken Berry among others. I decided to try the BBBE version and did not enjoy the adaptation phase but persevered and I am very glad I did. My new energy is amazing and I feel not just better but good. I've lost 30 lbs. to date and my doctor, skeptical at first, is both surprised and thrilled by my numbers. There has been a huge improvement in my ailments as well. I also discovered sous vide cooking which is fantastic for tenderizing less expensive cuts of meat and general ease of preparation, I add sparkling water to my eggs when scrambling which fluffs them up, and I've found that butter really does make everything taste better. Like you, I am neither a physician nor an advocate. I am happy to share my success in my ongoing process and wish you all the best with yours.
😂😂 that adaptation period is explosive... Never trust a fart😂
I like the idea of adding the sparkling water to eggs! I have done that when making (pancakes) & they turn out fabulous.
Of course I'll never be making them again after this. 😂
As long as you pop in for a chat, River, you can talk about anything you want and you’ll delight my day 💗
Been carnivore for 4 years and I had been vegetarian/vegan for 25 years. It really has been the thing I needed. It will never repair the damage the plants did, but it has halted all the detrimental symptoms I had before.
So excited to see such support in the comment section.
For those who want more resources, Dr Paul Mason, Dr Zoe Harcombe, Dr Trudi Deacon, Kelly Hogan, Dr Eric Westman, Dr Georgia Ede, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Chris Knobbe.
Many thanks!
I understand completely. I was a raw vegan. I wish I could go back and put myself on the carnivore diet sooner. I can believe how much of my life has been ruined just by diet. And I thought I was being healthy! It’s what my doctor told me to eat. And she was so wrong about everything.
@@tb54321 All doctors since I was 10yo have told me the same advice. Look where it got us!
Great additional doctor recommendations! Especially Dr. Mason for the clearest understanding of LDL on a carnivore lifestyle. Outstanding!! I would add one more name to this list and that would be Dr Shawn Baker. He broke records when he appeared on the Joe Rogan show in 2019. People still talk about it to this day.
If you don't mind me asking what symptoms were you dealing with when you were eating plants?
Welcome to the club!! This way of eating has been amazing. I feel stronger than I have in years. Good luck and good health!!
Please please please post more long videos of you talking about anything and everything. I love having you on as I'm going about my day!
I'm currently reading a book around muscle centric medicine and how healthy protein and muscle is the key to good health and a sharp mind. What a coincidence that you're following a carnivore diet!
Please update us regularly in your results❤. I use a bit of the heaviest cream I can find in my coffee. I bought a Devonshire Cream that was 28% fat.
I have been carnivore since 2020. My cholesterol has dropped over 100 points my blood sugar has dropped 100 points I'm no longer on diabetic medication my inflammation is non-existent in joints. And my energy levels have increased markedly. But the best part of it is I've lost 63 lbs Without Really Trying. And the weight loss and the getting healthy from the inside out has caused a more youthful appearance. I always tell people try it and for a month or two and see if you don't feel better and look better .
I tried Keto and I got so depressed. How do you do it? I mean, I love steak, but if I couldn’t have any other things that I like, Ugh.
My goal is to toss insulin and metformin. I think this is why WEF tyrants want to ban me at. They want the benefits for themselves but want us all sick and pharma dependent. They disgust me.
I am carnivore, it really helps me, I found that VNS was the missing link for my health issue management and the combination of both has been life changing. I hope that you are feeling much better River and that this works for you.
I want to make sure I'm understanding. Vagus nerve stimulation? I have just a few health issues 4+ years of Lion hasn't resolved. I've looked at vagus nerve stimulation, but haven't tried it yet. I'll get on it. Thanks for the motivation :)
I’ve been wanting to talk about carnivore on my channel but was afraid to get too off topic because I’m an education/montessori channel, but it’s been such a life changing experience for me that I want to do exactly what you did - I just want to talk about it. I was wondering by if my viewers would slam me for talking about it but it’s been really reassuring to see your viewers supporting you and this topic. I wanted to also talk about The ups and down and the progress. It’s been so healing for me!
Perhaps a second channel you can advertise on your main channel? I see many TH-cam’ers that have more than one channel for different things.
I started keto a week ago. I have some health issues and need to lose weight for sure. The first few days I had the keto “flu” and felt like crap due to carb withdrawal but now it’s passed thank goodness. I feel good and though it’s a long road ahead I’m taking it one day at a time. My advice to anyone doing this type of diet is to prep your foods so you always have something to eat when hunger or cravings hit. Good luck River. Can’t wait to see your results.
My dear River. You are such a sheer delight in this crazy world. I just have to congratulate you on being your true authentic self. You uplift my day when you have a broadcast leaving me with a smile on my face for hours after and a continuous giggle bubbling up remembering your amazing sense of humour and the way you say things, expressions included. Often my family find me giggling to myself and think Oh God she's watched River again. Thank you for being so wonderful 🙏😍
I have been a seeker of self improvement all my life as a ballet dancer and yoga teacher. Have tried every diet known to humans I believe except carnivore. My greatest problem is low energy and lightheartedness. The thought of a diet that could make me even more tired is not for me but I am extremely interested in your journey with it. You are the most well spoken intelligent and humorous person on YT and I feel so fortunate to have found you. ❤
Also a first time commenter ~ carnivore since 12/1/23. Very happy with results to this point 😉
I started on the 10th - 3 weeks in and already down 7lbs and 5% body fat! All aches and pains gone. Sleeping thru the night & feeling fab!
Hearing you talk about this diet…I like. It’s our chance to get to know you more. Like a friend.
Another fascinating broadcast! I have no criticism of what you are doing River but having been indoctrinated as a child into my Gran’s philosophy, you are what you eat and every thing in moderation, I’ve got through more years than I like to admit remaining slim and on the whole, healthy. Happy to say, no farting either unless too many Brussel sprouts appear on my plate! I totally agree with what you say about fat in our diet because all the low fat products we are faced with today are just processed junk. Our bodies need fat!. I will be following your journey and wishing you the best of health but goodness, must we now refer to you as “old cow” rather than “old fruit”? ❤
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River I really do hope this diet helps you! My husband and I have been doing carnivore for almost 4 months. We all have a different opinion of food enjoyment so I totally understand your lack of excitement about the diet at this point. I have had an easier time with the restriction than my husband, who is Mediterranean and has found himself gravitating more to a ketogenic diet. I however grew up on a more limited diet due to financial reasons. We have both lost weight, about 20kg each at this point (just over 3 stones) and the emotional boost has been nice but we are still waiting for the boost of vitality and energy to occur. We are both more calm, happier and more mentally clear so I really do hope that doing carnivore helps improve your body to some degree. I don’t know wether it is a ‘cure all’ situation but am happy to report we have seen general improvements in various areas of our life…good luck and well done so far! 👏
I'm all about hearing your experiences as a carnivore. I pretty much eat carnivore/ketovore and have never felt better in my life. Can't wait to hear your take on it.
Keto seems a little more holistic that purely meat, but every body is different. Ditching wheat and sugar seems a broad sweep of a healthy plan for most of humanity, however.
My two favorite things. River and Carnivore!!
Same with me. I eat about 1 cup veg a week and I do use non-carnivore spices. Been doing this 3 years. My skin looks amazing and I get compliments on my skin and hair all the time. And my nails never break even when I’ve slammed them on the car steering wheel.
I've been mostly Keto for 4 months and so far, my labs are better, and Im losing weight slowly.
I really love my salads, brocolli, and veggies, so I really have trouble with Carnivore. I congratulate anyone taking charge of their health.
I am a type 2 diabetic and I craved sugar. When I started as a ketovior it lowered my blood sugar readings and I lost weight. Months later I went full carnivore and I feel great. It is not a diet, it's a way of life.
Welcome to the Carnivore Community! Day 228 for me and so many chronic ailments have been relieved and eliminated. I am so happy for you!!! Lots of great support out there on TH-cam. Wishing you a successful journey.❤❤
River, I loved your take on this! You have a gift for making any subject interesting with a little humor. I absolutely love watching your vidoes regardless of the subject so please continue to do vidoes on different subjects. You have given me some food for thought.
I have Crohn's disease and the carnivore diet has been recommended to me so I was very interested to hear about your journey so far and read the comments here. I hope your "issue" calms down again and you get some relief. I also hope you give another update on your carnivore diet soon. Thank you River.
Have a look on TH-cam at Kentcarnivore. He’s a real life example of how liberating the carnivore diet is for gut issues.
Wow, I’ve been eating carnivore since July 2023 health has been improving by leaps and bounds.
Me too. That's when I started. Down 45 pounds. My LDL cholesterol is now "unacceptably high", and my doctor keeps pushing "lowering" drugs but I'm not about to listen to her on that particular subject. The "science" does not support the numbers they use.
@@JoaninFlorida I have only been on the diet for 1 month and my next doctor visit will be interesting hearing how bad my LDL is. UGH!
I started 5 days ago…trying to be as close to
Lion as I can. Yes, I need to lose weight but this is the first time I have done something with healing as my focus. So far it’s been fairly easy…but the thought of not suffering is my mantra!
Dear River,
I’ve been following you for a while, charmed by your intelligence and wit, part of your “silent” following, but this video had me HOWLING with laughter at your carnivore journey, so much so that I simply had to comment. I laughed so hard because I could relate; I too, having taken keto and carnivore journeys; my current sweet spot being ketovore. Your description of your impending dinner of more beef and eggs, lots of eggs, was priceless.
Thanks for sharing your unvarnished experience and for doing it so humorously at that.
Hugs of appreciation from Toronto ❤
I stopped eating refined sugar, white flour, and most complex carbs. I've lost 76 lbs since August. I've always struggled with my weight, so your video title immediately interested me. Looking forward to hearing about the carnivore diet. BTW, I never miss your videos. They always make my day.
I am watching. I have been doing Carnivore/Keto last 3 months. My sugar cravings were out of control. I Feel better than I have in years. Sugar cravings gone.
I’m carnivore too! Love it. Feel 100% better! Glad you found it too.
I've been carnivore 5 years now. I will never eat vege or fruit again. I'm zero carb and zero fibre. I have fixed my life long IBS, bloating, depression, brain fog, anxiety. I'm 51 and now weigh what I weight as a teenage. I work a physical job and can work 10hours, no hungry no fatigue.
Really enjoyed the personal and informative discussion. Please do more of this type.😊
Love the lovely head band AND always love you in red. LOVE how you essentially tell people to bugger off if they dont like what you have to offer
I’m here for you River dear.
Dearest River. Tonight started with "this f*cking diet" & ended with "waken up in a f*cking chicken coup"! 😂😂. I so admire your determination to stick to this eating plan.... even tho its clearly testing ur patience.
Sorry for laughing at your displeasure, the words used & especialy the delivery realy did add spicy, fruity levity & as always you kept it real, in this case in terms of ur progression. All the up's & the downs. I do hope u continue to gain relief from the affliction thats been plaguing you. There realy is nothing worse than waking every day wondering were on that number scale your going to be.
Sending love & gritty determination your way my dear. Forever fruity 💕
Thank you River for an interesting and personal insight into this diet.
For me I think the take away of this chat is that we are all individuals and our bodies are like machines and need fine tuning to work in a way that is best for us. So hope it works out for you for however long you feel is best or beneficial for you.
I lost 35 pounds last year doing carnivore. It’s not for everyone, but it is worth a try to meet a goal. I’ve taken a break with the holidays and the digestive organs were not happy, lol. I’d like to go back to reach my ultimate goal, and from there do more of ketovore from now on as a lifestyle. There are health benefits but some cons as well. I could go on, but everyone is different. Although I must say, my heartburn has much improved, and my gentleman friends who decided to give it a try have lost a ton of weight, and one has staved off meds for Type 2 diabetes. Without ozempic, lol
I have know many people who eat only meat. Dropped weight successfully and actually lowered cholesterol and blood sugar counts. My Italian elders ate mostly meats their entire lives and BUTTER!!!
They all passed in their late 90’s!!!!
Amazing.
Good for you! 🤣 I started carnivore based eating and I feel so much better. I stopped sugar on Jan. 1. It knocked me for a loop! But I am healthier than I've ever been.
For me, I tune in to see you talk about whatever you chose. Its always interesting and fun! Carry on, Dear River!
Such a treat to hear my favourite raconteur on a new and fascinating topic. Thank you River, all the very best with your health journey.
I would gladly listen to you reading your shopping list and be entertained by it.
Yes! Please share!
My son is somewhere around your age and stature. He has found this diet has not only helped him physically, but mentally as well. It’s something I’ve been considering for many months. Neither of us have a weight issue. It’s autoimmune issues for me…. and tinnitus. 👂 Good luck to you! 😊
Do consider it for auto immune diseases.
Humans natural food source is exclusively animal. We ate grasses, bark etc out of desperation not nutrition. Grains and veg are not humans natural food source.
How well does it work for thyroid issues?
Wonderful! I enjoy your content…no matter the top. 😊 My bf and I started a carnivore lifestyle this past Oct 2023 and we haven’t looked back. No prep, just jumped right in. We no longer have body aches, inflammation, brain fog, and have energy to spare. My bf lost 50 lb and still going strong. I have autoimmune disease(s) and chronic gerd and I must say I feel much better. I lost 20 lb, but that was just a perk. For so many it isn’t the losing weight, it’s the waking up in the morning and not hurting anymore that feels amazing. Brain fog lifts, increased energy, etc… The way we were eating was slowing killing us and robbing us from enjoying life! Cheers to you! 👏 I’m all for doing what helps you live a longer, healthier, and happier life. I wish you a very Happy and Healthy 2024! 😊
Dear River I simply love you for your honesty!! Much love and admiration as always!! 🤗🦋🇺🇸
WHOA! Big fan of carnivore, and YOU! Please make sure you get enough electrolytes and watch out for oxalate dumping, the latter made me fall off Carnivore until I figured out what was going on. Carnivore is amazing for handling so many issues. Your face looks more chiseled! It's working!
Loved the chat today! 💕
Finally a topic I feel comfortable talking about. I'm so happy you're bringing this topic to your fruits with so little drama. Hopefully you will find relief for your symptoms... it's working for me!
Kudos to you, River! I love how you share things and let people know this is just something you're trying, and you're not pushing it on someone else.
I started doing a keto diet a couple years ago that was recommended by my physician. At the time, I was in my early fifties and had to have a hip replacement and a knee replacement within a year of each other due to deteriorated joints. I started the diet to see if it would help reduce the inflammation in my joints, and the weight loss was a side benefit. I lost close to 100 lb. It was weight that I needed to lose. It is an Elimination Diet. I even headed towards Carnivore to discover the things that bothered my joints. That really is the best elimination diet. I do love sugar and carbohydrates, and it is challenging not to have the things that I know will bother my joints. But I always end up paying the price when I cheat and have the things that I know are going to set me off. This includes natural flavorings and artificial sweeteners. However, like any eating lifestyle, I am not a one-size-fits-all. If vegan works for somebody and they're healthy, that way God bless them. I love all sorts of vegetables and grains, but I can not eat most of them because it sets my joints on fire.
I also got into intermittent fasting and followed several reputable doctors recommendations. I ended up finding a pattern that works for me and usually eat one large meal later in the day or two medium-sized meals that way I get in a fast without feeling deprived.😂
Alrighty I'm going to end this before it turns into a novel. Good luck to you, my friend, and I hope you receive many benefits from it.❤
Thrilled that we have not going to have to hear about the Melodramacito Duo. Very interested in this diet
My husband did the carnivore diet, it revealed a problem & ended up in life saving surgery. I’ve got mixed feelings about it all. Hope it all goes well for you River.
We're all different and what suits one person may not suit someone else. Just cutting out junk food is enough to make one feel good and if you need to lose weight it would drop off too if you make it your lifestyle. That's what I did years ago and lost 7lbs in the first week. I continued to lose weight until I reached a plateau, my ideal weight, which I've stayed at for the following 50+ years.
Hellz yeah!!! Glad to hear you've jumped on the carnivore train. It's absolutely insane the amounts of stories of healing from so many ailments just from changing their diet to carnivore. All the reason I myself started was from hearing others stories after hearin bout it from Jordan&Makayla Peterson. Good luck to you my friend!
Dear River, what a very interesting broadcast. I love your approach - not everyone can be so informative and so lighthearted at the same time❤
Very interesting chat River. I suspect the elimination of sugar from our diets is the most important aspect of living a cleaner, healthier, lifestyle. Haven't managed it yet, but there's a noticeable difference to my health, mood and weight when I take out processed and sugary food. Good luck!
Wonderful broadcast River! Thank you as always for the afternoon chat. Am encouraged and wishing you great success on this new endeavor.
Great video River. Just this week I have been researching Dementia as I work in a hospital and am surprised by the increase in cases. Possible big link with artificial sugars, msg etc. All the crap in our food. Your video is perfect timing to get back to the basics and in this instance meat. It all makes sense.
So absolutely wonderful to watch your broadcast today (as always😊), dear River ❤ I've been carnivore since June last year and I love it. So thank you for giving it your attention and for trying it out for (at least) 90 days ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I loved the content today!❤
A possiblity to consider, River...there is something called an acute phase in healing which is a reverse of how one started in an acute phase into chronic whatever the condition is for an individual. I've been reminded of the carnivore diet listening to you. I tried it many years ago and lasted 4 months before gradually adding certain veggies back in because the strict eating of meat sent me into a spiral of depression. Interesting since I'd not experienced depression before...well, that gradually became almost all veggies and little meat.
Due to several chronic health conditions and old age, I'm feeling inspired to gradually switch back to the carnivore diet again. I do recall having more energy and some issues getting better enough to believe in it. Weight isn't really an issue, although I've gained 13 lbs in the past 4 years... thrilled my doctor since I've been on the lean to skinny side my whole life.
Thank you for sharing! I agree with everyone saying this broadcast has been a delightful change from the MM/H news! Now those two are really what's boring while this was delightful, inspiring, interesting, and delivered with what I like to call River wit and character! 💜
What a wonderful and informative broadcast you delivered today River! I too concur it’s nice to go off the radar from the comings and goings of the Royals! I think introducing new subjects into your channel invites a great conversation among your basket of fruits also. Might I suggest a broadcast on cultured affairs such as music, movies, television series , books, and even some juicy gossip about actors of the stage and screen, or even musicians and singers would be fun! Best of luck with your Carnivore Diet, I hope so much it will completely eliminate the ailment that has been bothering you so. ox💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
What an absolutely brilliant video! 🥰 I brewed myself a lovely cup of strawberry and lime tea, sat back and truly felt like I was having a chat with a friend in a café down some cobbled London laneway. Thank you River for giving us a place to come where we are not only entertained by your rapier wit and quintessentially British humour but also informed on so many interesting topics and where - when needed - we can get a break from the two ex-Royals but still enjoy the warmth of your company. You are indeed, a treasure. 💜💜💜
I love this for you!!! I’ve been keto/carnivore for health for a while now. It’s the best!