How to Start a Carnivore Diet+ Q&A
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- Опубліковано 19 лип 2023
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Getting started on a carnivore diet is really very simple but often times it can feel overwhelming. I am going to break down how to get started depending on your goals. Then I will have time to take some questions as well. Come hang out!
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Please don’t apologize for saying you needed bridge foods in the beginning. That just means you are human, rather than a stepford carnivore robot. We appreciate you keeping it real.
I’m turning 60 next month. Was always thin til my last baby at 40, then never got back down. Started Carnivore 5 weeks ago. I’ve lost 15 lbs, and have 10-15 more to go. I feel great!! Sleep great! Lots of energy !!
That is amazing getting closer to your weight loss goals. I’m turning 36 this Sept. but still no kids. Not sure that’s in the cards for me, but one thing that scares me for sure is gaining all the weight back. I lost 70-75 lbs now using carnivore and keto for weight loss and fitness.
I am 37 and my 6th baby was when I was 35, I am like you, I always naturally thinned down until I had her. I just cant loose the last 15 lbs. It doesnt help my thyroid goes from hypo to hyper, and I am now diagnosed with diverticulitis. I so badly want to stick to carnivore but I always stall at a certain weight, and end up giving up. Ugh. Im going for it again and this time I am going to try working out more during a stall. I am hoping to stick with it this time, as even my skin (which is normally beautiful and acne free) is flaring up all the time.
@@jk2642maybe after the last baby your body was just really insulin resistant .. every pregnancy does that .. carnivore should solve this if you do it strict
Glad I read this! I am 40 and had my 2nd baby a year ago. So a one year old and 4 year old. About to start carnivore to loose the remaining 10 pounds. Seems like the once place I hold any weight is my stomach :(
I've started 6wks ago and I'm so tired no energy my arm & legs are so weak..really just trying to push through if.. I've lost weight & a load of inches that is keeping me motivated. But the weightless has been the only benifit so far ...
I’m 66 this year, 2 + years Carnivore, 15 years Keto prior to that, lost over 100 lbs, gained lots of health and vitality.
Laura, you and Judy are some of my encouraging, informational and sometimes humorous podcasts. Thanks for sharing your experiences in this space.
The "loose stools" is a result of the amount of fat that is being consumed. Your body will only take in the fat that it needs and then the rest is processed out. If you find that you are having a problem with diarrhea, trim the fat and figure out just how much you can eat before you have diarrhea. If you find that you are having a constipation issue, eat more fat and flush the problem in a few hours. Dr. Anthony Chaffee and Dr Shawn Baker both explain this from a medical point of view.
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I'm a poor mom on a meat based keto diet, 95% of my diet is meat. I have to watch my budget. Many low cost carnivore is still about 400 a month for 1 person amd our budget is 600 so I'm definitely a junk food eater lol I do hot dogs and deli meat. However try to minimize it. Love eggs and utilize the bacon and sausage fat to Cook them in to add flavor. I just bought a brisket for 2.99lb cheaper than ground beef. I love ground beef and if I dont eat beef of some kind for a few days I start to feel hungry and not have as much energy. For me burgers everyday LOL I also use the 7.90 for 10lb bags of chicken leg quarters. I lost 70lbs in 13 months and lowered my triglycerides 300, hdl up 20, and most of all went from A1C 6.9 to A1C 5.3 in less than a year no meds. I still drink diet soda. I have 70 more to lose and am learning to make changes as I battle my food addictions. It dosnt have to be perfect, as long as it works for you. Be well
Wow! This is awesome! Good for you ❤. Sending you love and a hug for being so strong. Most can’t do this and you did!
Very good. Please try to remove that toxic Soda from your budget and diet. A dbl win; more weight loss and more$$ for your food.❤
Wanted you to know we watch you in Abu Dhabi UAE. We are Americans and you bring “home” to us and we are very grateful for what you are doing!
Tried carnivore groups with coaches etc got lost and fell off- so back to you, my first carnivore UA-cam gal. Back to basics with clear, practical, real Laura. Thanks for still being out here in youtube land. Your approach is so valuable. ❤️🙏🏻
Omg me too. Eat a stick of butter, don't eat a stick of butter. Eat when you're hungry, "prime" with 3 meals a day. Eat 80/20; what exactly does that look like? Back to some simplicity and basics!!
@@JM-is4me I'm planning on starting tomorrow 'loosely' but pushing to eat very little 'regular' food. I really don't want to jump in 100% & have problems with my body going wacky in a few wks
Maine here. In 6 weeks I have lost 15 pounds. After the first week it became natural to eat just twice a day instead of 3 times plus 3 snacks like I did for so many years!! My many aches and pains are gone and my energy is good. I still have 35 more pounds to lose but I will get there.
That is great!! Congrats!! I'm three weeks in and agree that I've naturally started settling into eating just twice a day because I'm so satiated after each meal. I've lost 7lbs which I know was water weight, but before this not even that was budging, instead the numbers on the scale kept creeping up constantly it seemed.
I love what you said about taking our commitment to Carnivore in baby steps or one day/meal at a time. I have noticed that this has helped me to meet my daily goal of staying Carnivore. I feel like I can see success by doing this!!
I loved that, non-negotiable! I quit drinking in 2019 and my motto was just don't drink. No matter what, I'm not drinking today. Literally, one day at a time.
I've really struggled with giving up sugar and carbs. It was easier to give up the alcohol and, trust me, that was NOT easy!
Thank you for helping me remember, just stay carnivore!!
This will be me, I'm a sugar/carbaholic & binge
I'm starting today...8 months after this video. I find your videos to be the most helpful, thank you so much for all that you do
How are you going? I started 4 days ago, so far so good 😊
@@ChilledOut I've lost, then gained right now.
I started today! One day down. I have watched so many carnivore youtube videos over the last two weeks and can really relate to your channel. I cut sugar when I was in middle school and dropped 50 pounds and was told by many adults and sports coaches I was not properly eating for the nutrients I needed. They would watch me eat a sandwich so to know I was eating all food groups. Wow am I glad times have changed...and wish I had just stuck with how I was eating then the rest of my life. I could have really avoided the diet yo-yo. However, when you know better you do better and I'm so glad to have found the carnivore community. It's time to do better.
I’m so proud of you for starting! I’m finishing day 3. Just taking one day at a time. Watching videos like this keeps me on track.
Hello! So how did it end up going for you? It looks like it's been 7 months. I'm just wondering.... did you stick with it? Did you see positive benefits? Negative side effects?
I have fallen off the carnivore wagon, soooo many times. Just because I feel that I have failed and need to start all over again!!! Thank you so much Laura for helping us understand and not be paranoid about a bit of lettuce 🥬 xxxxx ❤️🥰🌸
"Falling off the carnivore diet" should never be an accident. It should be a conscious decision. If the only food available in non-carnivore, your choice is to eat or to wait. I went to Christmas dinner with a close friend last year and the only dish I could eat was turkey...not even any ham. I chose to eat turkey. I ate turkey until I was stuffed so the other offerings weren't tempting. YOU are in control.
We have all been there. This is not an all or nothing sport. But I feel you, because I tend to feel like if I’m not doing it perfect I’m failing. You’re not failing. You have a hiccup, you acknowledge the hiccup, and you get back on the horse. It’s that simple. You shouldn’t beat yourself up. My rules are different from her rules which are different from our rules. Be married to the results rather than the diet.
@@hollistandridge1117 Thank you so much. Xxxx 🥰
I've fallen off several times. The hardest part is you have to cook everything. After a long day at work, sometimes I don't feel like cooking and just make a sandwich. But, I start carnivore back the next day.
And another thought I should have mentioned. I often cook a roast or 5 lbs of hamburger or a whole brisket, portion it up, put it in double zip baggies and freeze. It's dead simple to pull out what you need, thaw right in the baggies in room temp water and then dump on your plate and microwave to heat. I've probably got 20 ready to eat meals in my freezer right now. Prepare steaks up to the reverse-sear stage and then thaw, braise and serve. Yes, you still have to cook but you cook when you want to cook and not when you're forced to cook. Date your packages so you can keep your fifo rotation straight and vacuum sealing will keep them edible much longer.
You just described me. Way too many goals for starting when all I need to focus on now is NO WINE!
Thank you for the beginner video. I’m on day 2. Had awful sugar craving last night but somehow managed not to give in. Of course weight loss is a big goal, but more than that auto immune problems and arthritis. I’m 65.
sounds like me
Progress not perfection. Strangely the progress almost comes naturally. I swore id never give up bread and pasta…then i did. No way i can give up the processed “keto treats”…then i did. No way i can give fruits and vegetables…oh wait, I don’t even really like them…so i did. Meat only? No way…then I did. I still have cravings…mine seem hormonal. I’m 56 and still have a cycle 😜. My current “no way” is stevia in my coffee…I’m ok with that. I have the goal to give it up…NOT READY!!! 😂So i will wait until i am. Progress not perfection, especially if you are someone who can’t just rip the bandaid off. 🙏🏻❤
Terrific share. So wise. God bless you!
Having gone 100% carnivore, I have worked out that my body needs two meals a day rather than one, which I did for 5 weeks, so now I eat lunch and dinner because being female and in my 60’s I just cannot eat much in one sitting. I have been keto carnivore 6 years and do not want to go back to keto because my body does not do well on many thing but carnivore. My optimal health is now set. Thank you, Laura, for talking to us regularly. Btw, just bought myself a fully stainless steel oven and air fryer and made the best crispy pork belly this week! Hello from Australia!
What kind of air fryer did you get that's fully stainless steel?
@@frugalmomofmany It is the Sunbeam 12-in-1 Multifunction Fryer Oven from RetraVision in South Australia. It is fantastic: not only air fry, but a grill, and is aconvection oven. I can do anything in it! $298. And takes up hardly any space.
Beth here... I started carnivore in March. I went all in, except my coffee. I'm 62 years old. I've never counted anything or fast. I have to eat 😁 I've had autoimmune crap since I was 18 and THAT was my reason for starting. Yeah of course, I could also benefit from about 40 lbs of weight loss, but it wasn't my main reason. I wanted to feel healthy again. I eat all animal products...some I've had to eliminate along the journey because I found they just make me feel crappy. I just take it one day at a time. I have had some homegrown, in my garden, fruit and vegetables in season and been fine. I just think that people stress about this WOE way more than is necessary. Just start... like you start a new job or new relationship... it's all scary and new but worth it in the end.
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Do you still do coffee?? Kicking Coffee is where I draw the line in any diet…will not cut out my coffee!
@@danidossantos21 yes I do 😁 I guess if it really bothered me I would have to reconsider, just like everything else, but so far I've been fine with it.
For the first time I didn't add a teaspoon of sugar or creamer to my coffee but only added heavy whipping cream to black k coffee. It surprised me cause I enjoyed it and drank the whole thing. So I'm gonna try it all week and see what happens.
I began C last week, and looked into electrolyte drinks that weren’t so expensive. I landed on a DIY version that’s not extreme of anything so I’ll feel comfortable with drinking it a couple times a day. I’ve got a road trip coming up next week so I’m springing for the packaged electrolyte for the road. I’m certain I can maintain this plan because there’s no recipes, there’s no counting/math, and there’s no processed anything! When keto first gained popularity I had a friend who did it, and shew2as always cooking “dishes, meals. That’s absolutely not me. I can cook a piece of meat, I can cook eggs, all I need! You’ve been enormously helpful!
So tell us about your DIY electrolyte recipe please.
Please give the recipe!
Did You post your homemade electrolyte recipe??
I’m hooked on pepperoni right now.
Plus I am still having coffee with heavy cream (1 cup a day). I add collagen powder and a tablespoon of butter to it.
I also am eating olives, butter, meat, and a little cheese. 😅
re: ground beef,can add the Costco grass fed butter to it for the fat.. I think I 'll do that . I use it for convenience. Usually eat with eggs or make a meat ball soup.
SUPER helpful Laura. Thank you❤❤❤❤❤
I’ve been listening to you for over a year. Thank you for the very real approach to this lifestyle, and the communication you have in your videos.
Excellent and useful information, Laura. Thank you!!
You are a rockstar Laura! Always inspiring!
You are inspiring. You speak well and are an amazing teacher and motivator. Thank you. I am new to the carnivore diet and have been relying on videos like yours to educate, motivate, and inspire me.
Watching on the replay..from Atlanta Ga. Thank You, so glad I found your channel
i just want to say i picked up aldi's frozen beef patties because of your aldi haul video and i love the taste of them way better than costco!!! and they are so cheap!
I agree!! I just tried them the other day and I love them.
I gave up counting macros and watching the weight loss! Taking it slowly is good advice!
I learned a lot with this video. Thanks for all of the honest information 😊
I dove head first and do not regret it what so ever! I'm only focusing on my diet and moving my body at this time but it's working so I'm content!
Your videos make carnivore so relatable and accessible! I love medical videos but your videos are desperately needed in the community as well❤
North Carolina on replay! I have started a week ago. I started keto first then went on intermittent fasting. So I am trying.
Love this common sense approach. Knowing your individual definition of success will matter if/how you reach your goals.
Great information you're sharing. I started carnivore on July 1st so I'm beginning day 21. I started this because of pain and inflammation. Somedays I'm more ketovore because I like a little onion cooked in my hamburgs. Hasn't seemed to hurt me. Inflammation's leaving my body and I've lost 6 pounds, so that's a great bonus.
I used to do the same, loved onion in or on my hamburger. After 4 months on strict carnivore, I added some onion to my hamburger and it almost immediately gave me gas, bloating and intestinal discomfort. We're all different with different sensitivities. Miss my onions... :(
@@graveseeker, might be worth looking for the Indian spice asafoetida; it mimics the taste of onion and is great if your system is sensitive.
I started this diet a few days ago so this is extremely helpful
Tucson here! Thank you for all the information.
I didn't choose to be strict at first so much as it chose me. I immediately started getting terribly ill for 24+ hrs any time I took a bite of non carnivore food or too much dairy. I changed my way of eating to halt increasing food sensitivities and autoimmunity, so this didn't come as a total surprise, but it would be wise to be adaptable in your individual approach if things progress in a quick or unexpected direction.
Watching replay on Friday in the toasty state of Arizona Thanks for your information
Watching from Cape Town South.. Thank you so much for your sound knowledge and tips. You look amazing and are super encouraging. God bless you all on your new journey 🙏🤍💫
Really enjoyed this video. Thanks
Your story is super inspiring.
I ordered mine. Thank you
Love this ❤
I am working my way down on carbs, starting with 50 or below for day, in January going to 20 carbs and below and then will aim for carnivore. I've never been a big meat eater, so I am having to ease into it. Love your channel and meal examples.
Great Intro - Thank you!
Bingo. I finally realized that eating a variety of meat at each meal helps tremendously to stay on track. I’m only into this this time 3 week. Never lasted because I felt deprived and I figured out that the variety helped a lot. Steak bacon burger as an example. Burger ground with an egg or two and slice of pork belly for example. Much more satisfying.
Great info, great attitude about keeping it real 🤟
I'm from Massachusetts I found you over the weekend. I have been watching all your videos. I'm very new to the carnivore diet learning now . I have been on a low carb no sugar diet since January 2024. Only lost 10 lbs. So think I am jumping on the carnivore diet. Thank you for all the info and meal ideas. You are so easy to watch. Thank you!
I’m taking a gradual approach cuz I’m not sick at all. Never had anything serious and I’m also not obese. But I do fell fatigue and have bad memory, and just brain fog..I really want to fell more energy and start truly working out…I totally believe this diet is great. I went extreme for 3 days and felt happy and energetic right after the “ flew” and toxins getting out….but it’s hard to stick to it since no one else around me does it…
Listening from New Zealand
Thank you
Yeah, I had to fast for 24/48 hours and it brought my blood sugars down to normal levels. Had type 2 diabetes for years and no metformin now either. Xxxx 🥰
Oops hit thumb down by mistake. Did you have direction in getting off diabetes meds? I’m diabetic also and started carnivore this morning.
@@deniselove1585 I didn’t officially, but came off them the way I was directed to start them. I took 4 x metformin a day. I also wore a glucose monitor to make sure I didn’t go too high or too low. You don’t have too, you can just regularly test your blood sugars regularly, before and lots of times after food. I stopped 1 x metformin a week as my blood sugars started to slowly some done. I actually had a bit of low blood sugars, which is fine but you need to reduce your medication more if this happens honey. I did come off mine very quickly as my blood sugars came down very quickly. That was the reason really for doing a bit of a water fast, just to bring them down and off the metformin. You should let your doctor or diabetic nurse know. I didn’t and I’m alive, BUT wearing a continuous glucose monitor meant I was always aware of my blood sugars. You can feel rather shitty when they do start to lower. I’d do it when you can be home and rest if you feel you need too. I should say do it slowly and you might be able to slowly drop your diabetes medication every 5 days. Again I’m not a medical person, but it worked for me and everyone’s body is different and glucose levels respond differently. I didn’t tell my diabetes nurse as they think you should be on medication for the rest of your life, NOPE!!!!!! Also the steak and butter gal team recommend that you eat a banana one a day to reduce the glucose slower for the first week. Then half a banana the second week and then in no 🍌 banana. You might feel a little poop 💩 like but not bad. Go slow and if it takes you longer then it does. Hope that helps you a bit honey xxx Also I ate two slices of very low carb bread and make a sandwich once a day. 1 x carb a slice. Lots of butter and whatever you like in it honey xxxx
I went carnivore after keto...and yo-yoing here and there. Now, I'm trying to save a Gallbladder/lose weight... and just can't seem to get in my head, to get going again! You are really speaking to me, in this video!
Don’t laugh- but for budget Dr. Berry says you can also eat spam and or hotdogs. If I have a leaner steak, sometimes I’ll have a couple slices of spam or I’ll have a couple hotdogs or even a couple slices of sausage. Steak is ribeye, and I always buy my steaks in the bargain bin and if they need to be sold that day, then I just either eat it that night or put them in the freezer.
Spam 🤮
Oh my goodness no spam is really good if you slice it then and fry it nice and crispy.
@michelebroach3529 there's a difference between tastes good and is good. What's actually in Spam is disgusting.
Im good with Spam, even potted meat😀
I thought the ingredients in spam was just pork, shoulder salt, and water
My dughter was the one who started this family to try this new eating regime. She has heart disease since birth and shes 42 and she is all in so she showed me it and i started it. I need to lose 50lbs. My hubbys blood sugar is high so hes on it now ive sent your videos to my other daughter whose hormones are wacky and son in law has fatty liver at 30 and hes not really over weight so yeah getring off seed oils junky carbs and trying our best. So this is our first monday to do this. Dr berry and few other you tubers i follow and then i found you and love your channel. Thank you for all the wisdom words you send out to us.
watching from Sacramento Ca
From the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia 😊
Thank you Laura! I to, have been watching tons of UA-cam videos on Carnivore. I started Keto and IF with Dr Eric Berg in June and lost 17 lbs but was starting to have cravings for non-keto foods. So this is day 5 on Carnivore at 72, I’m feeling so good and so satiated. I love that you eat cheese and yummy Dips with your meat. I’ve always loved cooking and eating, so that makes it a little more special for me. I love your clear and straightforward way of sharing. Thank you again and The Lord bless you and your family. Oh by the way, down another 2lbs in these past 5 days. Health and no more psoriasis is my why!
Mango chili is my favorite LMNT!! ❤
Watching from England.
Florida hey y'all
❤ Hello from Louisiana!!
Love❤❤ LMNT❤❤. Mango Chili is my fave. Lemon habanero was surprisingly not as spicy to me: pretty refreshing 😮
Watching replay from Arkansas
LMNT is really good for women in menopause suffering hot flashes and night sweats too. Those of us in that situation really need to take electrolytes. It got rid of my first of the day headaches.
Thank you for the advice.
Wish I'd know that when I went through 5 yrs of sleeplessness! Drs just want to put you on synthetic hormone replacement. Watermelon is my favorite LMNT FOR SUMMER 😊
What is LMNT?Sounds like I need it
I have been doing carnivore for 7 days, and not perfectly. I have to admit that. But I lost 6 lbs. I did eat something today that I regret, I don't know why I did. I wanted it and just did it. Now I am like WHY??? I am new at this. I have to say I am very satisfied after eating my meat, but today was just a fluke and I allowed myself to do it. By the way, my stomach is punishing me now 🤢😵💫 so not worth it!!! Here is to tomorrow a new day. ❤
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the support!
South Carolina
I do weekly 36 to 48 hour fasts only for autophagy. It also keeps me at my current goal weight
One small step at the time in the right direction. Good job. ☀️
Scottsdale, AZ
Im doing it gradually. Started intermittent fasting 18, 6 and two meals a day. Already see a difference. Now trying to cut carbs.
How's it going??
I have to keep my unpasteurized fresh milk. I ferment this with kefir grains that come from the cow. I make yogurt, sour cream, feta and other cheese like goat cheese. Plus my own kefir yogurt better than Greek yogurt. Plus kefir buttermilk to tenderize meat. I hope for success. I just got started. This is my 5th day.
How are you doing after three months?
I’m starting on Monday.. my goal is 20 lbs ❤
I am watching this in Finland, Europe 🇫🇮
I thought it was interesting that when I had Covid, while doing carnivore...I wanted fruit soooo bad! Meat seemed not yum at the time, but I needed mango smoothies for awhile even after I was done!
Love your content! Calfs liver is delicious and good for you fried in bacon grease.
Clearwater, Florida
There are more than a few long-time carnivores who don't add salt. A couple of months ago, I stopped using salt. I've been strict carnivore for 4.5 years. Cutting out salt led to massive improvements in issues I had developed. Adding salt to a strict carnivore diet can lead to electrolyte imbalance, as it did for me. Any discussion of salt related to a carnivore diet needs to consider the balance of sodium and potassium in human physiology and the amounts of electrolytes someone is getting in the foods they are eating.
I can have a meat meal, but only one meal a day. The rest would have to be fish and vegetables and one good fruit plate at some point between two days. Electrolytes and supplements are a must.
I’m 75 years old from Sun City West, Arizona. Just started and feel better. Never had a weight issue until menopause. Love when you show what to order in restaurants.
From Brisbane, Australia
I’m in Brooklyn, NY, went carnivore in May. Initially, I lost 70-75 lbs with Whole Foods and the anti inflammatory diet combined with intermittent fasting. I felt my best when I did carnivore but I know long term abstinence/restriction for me is a fail. So instead I’m using different variations of animal based nutrition cycling through subsets of carnivore, keto, etc. I just posted a video about how I’m structuring my diet for the long haul. Love your videos❤
I did keto as an experiment and to lose a few lbs. I don't have health issues or addictions so being extra strict isn't necessary for me. When I schedule a cheat day, I just get back on board and do an IF. Exercise and a healthy attitude helps also. We all need to find what works as individual ppl. I like this woman. She's logical and really has a good message. Fanaticism can create another set of issues...
Texas!!
Thankyou, this is very timely. I’m here in Mesa Az. Just started a couple of weeks ago and I’m hoping to make this simple.
great info about ground beef, i"ll need to look into that more. would you consider burger patties same as ground beef nutrient wise also? (i,e, Costco burger patties)
I just ordered the 4 box special, and your free gift. It's hard to find a good electrolyte powder where I live!
Love your hair color here
This is an issue for bariatric patients we can only eat small portions
Melbourne, Australia
Pennsylvania
Seventy year old trying to do vegan keto. Less carbs and I already lost 5 pounds. Less bloat. Weighing in at 106. Not much less to loose so in maintenance
Texas on reply. Thank you for your real videos!! Can you drink too much LMNT? It started out being a little salty, but I don’t like plain water and now love the taste of LMNT and can drink more water with it added but don’t want to drain too much of it.
How'sit from South Africa 🇿🇦 😊
North Carolina
Texas replay
I’ve been doing carnivore for a while now and what surprised me when cutting out fruit is that I realised I don’t even like fruit 😂 I don’t know why I was buying and eating it. Probably because everyone says fruit is ‘ healthy ‘
I am on day 4 and thought I would need to keep eating some foods as I transition. I added some chutney to my steak on night one and now I only want the meat 😆