The 5 Stages of Carnivore Diet (WHAT TO EXPECT) UPDATED 2024
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
- Did you know there are five stages to the carnivore diet? Did you know one of these stages is completely unexpected for most people? I filmed a video on this topic several months ago and this is the revised, improved, 2024 version. Enjoy.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
02:42- Stage 1, Decision
07:38 - Stage 2, Adaptation
10:18 - Stage 3, Homeostasis
15:04- Stage 4, Goal Switch
16:52 - Stage 5, Maintenance
20:41- Wrap up Rant and my NEW WHY
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Fantastic summary video, these are so good to share with friends..!! I really hope that your wife Jen also can get herself to full carnivore and full healing...
Jen is 7 days Carnivore ! Doing a livestream tonight!
Thank you for this informative video! I was wondering why I was hungry 🤔 Your passion is inspiring! We keep watching your videos to keep us motivated 💪
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@@HomesteadhowDo you ever do homestead stuff anymore or has Carnivore consumed you?
Thank you sooo very much! Great inspiration and exactly what I needed. Know how much you and Jen are appreciated.
STAGE 0 - watching carnivore videos and eating crap 😂❤🎉
Get moving man!
Get busy! You will feel free not having to cook a bunch of stuff. Just grill a slab of meat and done!
lol
Same hir..Always Day 1😅
Go for it! Just one day at a time. If your concerned bout the budget. No Worries! You won't need to buy fruit veggies, Junk, condiments, salad, all that.
Out of shape..out of breath..no energy.. depressed..skin bad..joints inflamed..I'm 54...I'm on a mission..I start Carnivore this weekend..I can't wait 😊
You're gonna love it!
2 months in and we're loving it! we were right there too
@@teresajustinwedges9908
I started 4 days ago. Was low carb prior which I think helps. I do feel the increased energy already.. good luck😊
Stay strong and you will not be disappointed
If you haven't already started eliminating carbs, you may need to give yourself more than just a weekend. The carb/sugar/caffeine withdrawals can be really agonizing, and you need to be prepared for it. Have a plan, then follow through. It's worth it!
Shared with all of my family and friends. If I gave a 45 minute presentation of my last 18 months it would be this. I’ve lost 190 lbs, ended depression, healed a bad back of 20 years. Gotten rid of all the inflammation that has helped regain my brain, body, and spirit. Thanks for spreading the Proper Human Diet and the cure to so many things people are suffering from.
❤🎉🔥🙌🏽
I don't share it with most people because it just turns into a debate.
You are killin it my friend... Captain of your own ship ⚓🚢⚓. Blessings 🙏
God bless you, and thank you for sharing your story. We all benefit from hearing your health success.
Let’s go bro!
Your rant is spot on. I followed ALL the rules in the 70s-end of 90s. Eat healthy seed oil, one egg/week, "healthy" whole grains, no fat dressing, fat free milk, put mustard on your potatoes, dont eat red meat. What a joke, i starved myself & exercised my brains out with brain fog & so many health issues, including being 50 lbs overweight. Not any more. My eyes are OPENED!
This guy is changing peoples lives for the better…….👍🏼🙏🏼
Love your channel. ❤
My husband (78) and I (70), both with multiple health problem, began our full blown carnivore diet a week ago. Already, I no longer need my ‘nana nap’ in the afternoons, have more energy, less melancholy, sleeping 8 or 9 hours a night (insomnia sufferer for decades.) Obese husband has lost 8 pounds, and his arthritis has significantly improved. As for the more serious health problems? Wish us luck and watch this space.
God bless and keep it up. 74 yo widow here, one yr in...lost 40 lbs needed to, off all my meds, feel great, healthier than my grandchildren 😱. Keep it up. My doctor & pharmacist miss me...I don't miss them😉
@@grannybaker6281 - Thanks for the encouragement, you’re a super star. Love it. xx
55 Portuguese guy. Still consider myself a newbie carnivore. I'll resume it like this it's a "MIRACLE"!
Most of the issues are either totally gone or in obvious remission! ;-)
@@carlosipec2270 Good for you, don't stop, keep it up!!!
I need more protein… I’ve been going to the gym since January but I’m finding it hard to build muscle… I saw some videos of ladies who were able to build muscle just by increasing their protein…I’m 75 with no serious health problems… but I like the idea of Carnivore… even though I have not eaten beef or red meat for 30-35 years… I am as fit as I was 20-30 years ago except I’ve lost some muscle from being a vegetarian…
You cannot moderate an addiction... words to live by ✌🏼
I'm 2 pounds away from my goal weight today since starting a strict carnivore diet on August 7th 2023!❤ Lost 78 pounds total now!❤
Congratulations! Thats a wonderful milestone! Well done!🎉
@@jpsview3155 Thank you!
That's amazing! Congrats!
@@tiggeroncoffee77 Thank you!
Awesome! Congrats!
Your rants are LIFE!!! You are my carnivore diet therapist. 6 months in!!
Stage 1... "it goes against the grain." I see what you did there! 😂
LoL 😂 boom 💥
It's an excellent talk. ❤🌿🙆🏻♀️
That's right! I missed it!
Thank you!
Fl Carnivore 😎
A double entendre
Good one. I had missed that. First thing dump the grain.
Here for it!!! I'm 13 months, 25 days carnivore and my life has taken a full 180°! 60lbs down, inflammation gone, brain fog gone (post menopause brainfog as well) Zero dairy, meat and eggs plus butter and I crossfit 5 to 6 days a week. I scream the praises from the rooftops and pray this woe takes off to heal humanity.
Thanks for all you're doing!
I cant wait until I'm 13 months in!
@@lisakeyte7813 rooting for you!!!
That is awesome! 🎉
FYI butter is dairy.
@solarjudgement4575 yes, I know 😂- that's why I felt the need to mention it. All dairy makes me sick but grass-fed butter (kerrygold or Kirkland). I need it for the extra fat.
May I be so bold, to ask you what your weight was before you started carnivore diet? Great job!
I tried it for 30 days and couldn't stop...15 months later still going strong on Carnivore and loving it.
I wish the experience was like that for me. I'm 32 days carnivore and have hated all 32 days of it and feel like crap.
@@totallyrufuswhat exactly are you having each day?
@@totallyrufuswhat exactly are you eating? Have you been using electrolytes? Are you getting /eating enough fat? How’s your sleep? Are you eating enough?
@gannon5409
I'm getting electrolytes.
The thing is, I have to admit...I'm nit doing the diet correctly. I'm not eating enough and I'm not getting enough fat.
I'm sleeping great.
I know I'm doing it wrong, but I can't seem to stomach the food that comes with carnivore diet. I've developed an aversion to meat, eggs, cheese, butter and I gag trying to eat it.
I believe the carnivore diet works, no doubt. I'm just having a hard time doing it the right way. I don't know what to do because I'm not eating anymore. Yest I was able to get 2 eggs down and that was all I ate the whole day with some water.
I only blame myself for failing at this diet. I'm still going to do it for my health. I just wish I enjoyed meat and eggs.
@@derekhines1078 I replied to the person below. You can see where my comment to him will answer your question as well.
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I started Carnivore around the same time as Kerry, a year ago. Starting weight was 528 lbs. Currently 457 lbs. I have struggled with my sugar addiction over the last 8 months, which has slowed me down from losing more weight. I’ve just finished my 1st month on OMAD (One Meal A Day), and I absolutely love it. I lost 12 lbs in 1 month on OMAD.
I’m going to start ADF (Alternate Day Fasting), 1 day per week next week. I’m also getting a Membership at the Community Centre and start working out for the first time in seven years.
Fasting and one meal a day helped me finally actually loose weight.
I struggle with staying on carnivore.. am starting again after Easter… every time I leave carnivore I realize why I prefer it even more.
Good plan! Making sure you're always completely hydrated and full of electrolytes is key, I bet you'll be down another 100lbs with this plan in the next 6 months
Youre killing it my friend, keep going 👍
congrats! thats an awesome start, keep pushing through that addiction!
@@j2muw667I start and fall off the wagon usually because I just end up eating something my family is eating. I'm hoping even imperfect carnivore is still better than nothing
The first of April begins in 2 hours and 16 minutes (in my timezone) Day 1, wish me luck with this thing.
I just started yesterday also💪🏾
@marionnichols7442 I had a few setbacks but going strong for 5 days now.
Mu eyesight went from -7 in each eye and now my eyes are a -5.25 after 1 year on Carnivore. I love this way of life!
I'm working my way into carnivore, and my vision is -7 in both eyes! I look forward to fixing my vision!
I am at day 43. I have -7 and -6.5. eyes. I so pray that I get this result too. That would be awesome❤
@@reneedevry4361 - 55 newbie carnivore here. In spite, my Ophthalmologist after POSITIVE tests.
Changed my regular appointment that was set to 1 year intervals to 1.5 year! 🙂
I'm back to my old glasses that I had put aside a couple years ago! 🙂
Little more than a month ago I was able to read, the small information, on my car dashboard LCD. For the FIRST time without glasses! 🙂
Yes I know it's a lot of smiles. 🙂
@@carlosipec2270 Thank you.😃 You increase my hope. I have had poor vision for 55 years (prompted by childhood illness) I would have plenty of smiles too. ❤️
It’s funny you say this, my glasses seem to not working like before but I feel it’s because my eye sight must be getting better and my current Rx is not for me lol. So I probably need new Rx changed.
I have been transitioning to carnivore for a year while studying the diet and learning about inflammation and such. Started by cutting off some vegetables, then pasta, bread, pizza and all starches. Then started cutting off sugar, milks, rice, and finally salads and fruits. During the first month of going full meat/eggs/butter/salt/water/coffee I kept full fat greek yoghurt to "cheat" on a difficult craving day but no more than 3 tablespoons weekly. Now all that's left to cut is coffee and vaping and I am working on it. I even almost totally cut out chicken and pork because I prefer the taste of beef. I totally agree with the statement that there is no reason to go back to having fun through eating. I have been having fun with how different I feel myself. And I don't even instantaneously think of cheating anymore. I love what is happening to my body and mind. I love this carnivore community.
Use the wholefat Greek yogurt too as my cheat😂 and I stopped chicken and pork because I don't feel good on them.
Good luck with quitting vaping, I didn't realise how much vaping satiated sugar cravings for me. I went onto pouches with artificial sweeteners and immediately got addicted to them. Now on non sweetened mint pouches with plans to go onto patches soon, not thinking too much about vaping though which is good I guess..
I'm carnivore for health reasons. 30 days in. Vaping and decaf. Will be getting rid of the coffee and then the vape. Looking forward to being the best version of myself. Feel fantastic. Stuck in stage 3 at the moment and struggling to eat enough meat, but hopefully, I'll slip into 4 soon.
For anyone wondering out there if this is for them. Try it!!! It's worth it.
I have EDS, and it's helping me so much. It's given me a chance of quality of life!
@@Lionessliving that's so good to know that you are having good results for the EDS. ❤
Did anyone have burning in the oesophagus during the first week? My throat is burning & I’m close to cheating with something soothing to try to get rid of it. (On day five) 😢
Beef hamburger patties, eggs, seafood, a bit of cheese, rare zero-fat plain yogurt, butter, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium), water. That's what I consume today for 15 months or so. Never felt better, at ideal body weight. I love living life and being fully healthy, an experience many never have. I'm hot and people desire me and tell me so. I love myself and find carnivore a concrete way of giving myself love. I do not eat plants, sugar, carbs, fruits, vegetables, fiber, take vitamins, etc. I've never seen anyone do carnivore for 6 months and stop. I'll never stop carnivore. A fat-based energy metabolism is how almost all mankind lived for all history up to 3K years ago, depending how you define it. Modern industrial agriculture didn't really exist before c. 1950. Sugar is not my narcotic of choice. Knowledge is power, overcoming obstacles is the key to success. Sharing my story for those who may benefit. Blessings to all and cheers.
Hamburger patties are the only beef U eat?
@@rodneypayne5124 It's the largest percentage by far, more due to convenience & time than anything, plus I enjoy them. But I love and eat all beef, I just take a bit more time with a good steak. Preparation becomes a bit more of a ritual of enjoyment.
why would you eat zero-fat yoghurt? The full fat stuff is much better tasting and fat isn't the enemy
@@jcmorgan26 Try the Siggi's, I LOVE it. I have zero problem with any of the fat levels, fat certainly isn't my enemy. My grocery runs out of the higher fat Siggi's, so some clearly prefer it, I guess. Cheers! :)
@jcmorgan26 I eat Mountain High brand Whole Milk Plain yogurt. I culture it in the sealed container at 100 F for 24-36 hours to remove remaining sugar. It becomes more like Greek yogurt with a tart taste.
I met a German guy on vacation in Mexico doing carnivore. He said it is spreading in Europe too! He and I went through our giant lists of health improvements we have had!
Thanks Kerry... I understand completely about being a sugar/carb addict... I am one and I kept on thinking I could just have one meal and go back to Carnivore... Just one lunch at a restaurant with my friend... and I would go back to strict Carnivore... but I couldn't... I kept on for the past five and a half years fooling myself that I was a Carnivore when in fact, I would have a bit of carb food once a week or so and then I would suffer with those horrible cravings... Honestly, keeping to 95% Carnivore has been absolutely dreadful for five and a half years... I can't do it anymore... Moderation is not the answer... I have to be 100% Carnivore for it to work for me... Thank God every day is a new opportunity to get it right. I believe in the Carnivore way of living.
I started carnivore last year in April; even going on vacations I did fairly well; yes I had the occasional cracker and maybe an occasional salad; was losing weight at 2 to3 lbs a month; I was thrilled ; then came the holidays; frankly I only cheated fully on the given holiday; continued to loss weight through Dec. Started the NY by including some other foods by the end of January I was probably doing carnivore 80%; I was not losing weight anymore. In fact the months Jan-March I gained a total of 12 lbs; I have to get back on the wagon because right now my clothes fit but I can't afford to buy new clothes when I just got rid of so many because of the weight loss:; the biggest difference is how I feel; my legs, knees and back are killing me; I haven't had this much pain in months; it just reminds me it is the foods we eat that causes the inflammation.
@@houston5568 Thank you for sharing your experience, I think it will help some people a lot...
You just described me in a nutshell. Kept thinking that I could have those processed foods like some people???? Nope. Now it’s the all or none thing to work in my favor. No processed foods in a form. It’s going to be NONE for me!!
“Hello, I’m [so-and-so] and I’m a sugar addict” …
I never knew I was a sugar addict, then I went Carnivore and it became stunningly obvious: the struggle, the justification, the cravings, and the anger that this junk was now being denied me. Wow. The government and the food industry are modern-day pushers.
I also thought it would be easy to have the unhealthy things once in a while. On Carnivore I felt amazing. My family did not agree with what I was doing. My problems began when my husband bought special things for Christmas…dark chocolate (because it was healthier) SF candies…I ate it and paid for it☹️ It has just been downhill from there. Easter was the jump off the cliff😩 I feel awful. I miss how great I felt. Starting back on the right path TODAY! I wish I could convince my husband. It would be easier if the JUNK was not in my house🙏
My husband of 26 yrs passed away 2 yrs ago of a heart attack 🥺 he was 46 yrs old. Was not over weight and very active. 80 percent of his arteries were clogged. We didn't see it coming. Very devastating. I'm definitely going to try this carnivore lifestyle.
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@User98681 nope,we didn't get the vaccine.
So sorry for your loss❤
I totally understand your loss. My husband also passed away 2 years at 62 with a heart attack. (No 💉) Like you, did not expect it. I'm also starting this way of eating. Wish we had come across this years ago. Life would have been different. ❤
A family member passed away last night due to a heart attack 😢 obesity also breaks the hearts of those they leave behind. Keep up with your inspiration Kerry! 💔
So sorry for your loss ❤
Prayers sent to you and your family. May God bring you comfort and peace.
@@mariechastain7168 not god. You are the god. Time just resolves all the pain too.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this time of grief. Hope you find the support and comfort needed from those around you❤
So true. I lost my brother last Christmas. He had a heart attack but I'm the one with a broken heart. 💔
After 40 days carnivore,(beef, lamb,pork,chicken,fish,eggs,a bit of cheese,a little grassfed yogurt, water, 2 cups half caffeinated coffee) I decided to “enjoy” celebrating The Resurrection of Our Lord. I went crazy! Within an hour my nose was stuffy, lips, tongue itchy, post nasal drip and coughing. I enjoyed it at first, but then just kept going, “because.”
2 months on C, lost 28 lbs and am at my ideal weight now. Working on getting my 6-pack abs back at age 61. I got tired of looking 6-months pregnant in pictures. I couldn't believe how fast the gut went away. Now I'm stocking the freezer with meat. Get a goal and give it 30-days.
Thanks for the advance notice on what’s to come.
I’m 2 months in and hit a “holy grail” moment 2 weeks ago. I started sleeping easily for 6-7 hours. It’s because I don’t have anxious brain (which goes hand in hand with brain fog). It’s a miracle in my book
I’m an RN 2 months into this journey. I had to unlearn all the nutrition education I sought out. It certainly wasn’t part of my nursing degree. It’s all wrong.
I can work my 12 hour shifts with ease and no fighting to get through afternoon fatigue from adrenal issues I’ve had for decades.
I’m feeling the best I’ve ever felt since my early 20s when I started to gain weight.
I was far enough into carnivore that when I started my new job, I had no cravings. This is a big deal because health care people snack and share. It was so easy to decline the good offers.
I established this boundary and no one is offended. I’m educating them on carnivore too.
I’ve come too far in less than 2 months to ever go back. I just got everything I was long for. (Sleep and no anxiety).
No more emo eating. Food prep is so easy. Air fryer and pressure cooker, cast iron skillet, small ceramic coated fry pan. No menu planning. No searching for snacks to kill a craving or get energy.
I know my hormones are in the process regulating into homeostasis. I’m now getting appropriate hunger cues. My life no longer revolves around food.
Do yourself a favor and get rid of everything in the cupboard that’s not meat, salt or butter. Donate to a good pantry. Give your spices away you won’t need them.
Life on every level has gotten so much more simple.
Been carnivore for 7 months. No more foot pain when i get up the morning, nor more chronic back pain. honestly weight loss has been moderate and slow, Ive lost 35 pounds which is not bad for an almost 50 YO woman. I don't normally comment on videos but i went off carnivore for Easter dinner yesterday...BIG MISTAKE! I was so sick all night with major gastric pain, possibly gall bladder or liver-centric. My body did not react well... no more going off diet, period!
My brothers and I have done a sick amount of due diligence. My brothers are 68 and 67 and I am 60. All three of us reside in Wisconsin. Without a doubt, your passion, knowledge, experience and more make this absolutely the best resource.I follow Berry and Baker and Chaffee, all spectacular. But you? Keep it up!
Personally, I missed Theinsville because I had a day-long church commitment to my church, but I would’ve loved to be there.
68-yr old after 159 days,down 48 pounds
67-yr old down 30.
Me? Down 36.
I can’t stop telling people about this, including my young daughter who is physically fit, but use carnivore to change her cycle, and we just learned a few days ago that she is expecting after two years!
We will make the trip to Montello one of these days to shake your hand, see your theater, and say thank you. By the way, I love what you do for veterans!
24 months in, and it just keeps getting better and better.
Excellent. Truth spoken here. I’ve been carnivore for 10 months. Wish I had known about this lifestyle sooner. I’m 75 years old and stuck on a plateau that’s lasted so long.BUT I press on. I’ve decided that as much as I want to lose another 35 pounds, I want to be healthy. So, onward I go! Already physical and mental health greatly improved, praise God!
I’ve read that measuring weight loss on carnivore isn’t a good indicator of success because your body is absorbing a lot more of what you eat, which increases bone density and muscle mass. So although you might not be losing weight, you’re still burning fat.
My inflammation went away after 24 hrs. I was having trouble walking before. I can now skip, run, stomp. I'm two weeks in and never will go back. I love it!
Today, April 22, 2024 it’s my 54th birthday and my 5th day on 100% Carnivore . I’ve finally purged all the glucose out of my body 100% now, and I’m in full ketosis, where my body is burning only on ketones, which is now burning my fat stores on my body. My average blood glucose was 162 on my glucose meter, now, even after eating 2 plain Whopper patties, my glucose actually went from 102, Down to 100 , instead of skyrocketing up like usual, even reaching 305 one time! Yesterday was the first day where most of my glucose numbers were under 100; 92, 98, 94… I have about 120 pound to lose, so my journey has just begun. I’m asking all my brothers and sisters in Christ, to please pray for me. Thank you. Sir, thank you so much for your enthusiastic and passionate video here, helping others get well! I hope you’re still doing well…
Yeah, the phase 2, don't go off once you're on. I was doing amazingly well, hit my weight goals, hit my size goals, I was seeing muscle striations etc.. I let my self have a slice of key lime pie. It basically got me high, and I ate THE WHOLE pie. Then I ate ANOTHER pie. I didn't gain any weight, I felt fine, but noticed some joint pain after an intense leg day, but my muscle size went way up ( glycogen ). I started letting myself "eat treats" because I thought "hey I fixed my insulin resistance, I can just be normal now".
After about 3 months of being non-carnivore, my depression came back, I started drinking liquor a lot, then my mind and physique just went to shit. I got back on keto, then carnivore, and now I avoid the "treats" like the plague now.
Okay, being honest here......I have been trying to make up my mind about having a little Easter dessert tomorrow. After all, I am just 11 days away from 3 months carnivore, and surprisingly, even though I am a sugar addict, thankfully so far, I haven't found giving up sugar all too difficult!
Thank you Kerry, all that you said in this video made me decide not to feed my sugar beast! I'd be a fool to take a chance and jeopardize all the good I've done for my health and happiness in these almost 3 months! Thanks for helping me have a Happy and Healthy Easter!
Day 30 for me. I, too, bypassed the dessert table and all the delicious looking casseroles, such as sweet potato casserole with the crunchy topping, pineapple casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, etc. All my husband and I had was the pork loin and my carnivore deviled eggs I made. And you know what? We lived.😅 we woke up the next morning! We didn't die from not having it. So appreciate this gentleman sharing his experience and letting us know of the stages. It is definitely a journey.
@nanaobx Congratulations to you and your husband! Will power won! I made it through my first holiday with nothing but meat on my plate...yay, we all made it!!
Also, Congrats on 30 days in! That's about the time frame where I realized that my taste buds for eating meat deliciously grew! It's hard to believe in about a week. I will be 90 days, then within 10 days from that....100 days in! Definitely will be a happy milestone!
Kerry and other carnivore UA-camrs are so encouraging!
Blessings, Carnivore Friend!
Thanks! I'm looking forward to my 100 days in to see all the benefits! Blessings to you.
@@nanaobx I wish you the best! We carnivores are in it together
Well said! Kerry you are Inspiring. I've just reached 1 year on carnivore ... im never going back. Lost 20 kgs and my blood pressure is 'optimal' at 104 / 74 - Im 60 this year too and looking forward to reaching 100+ ;-)
Dr. Chaffee discussed living to age 120 in one of his videos. He said something like "If you die before age 120, something killed you."
When I made the decision to go Carnivore (after being unspired by Dr. Berry's videos), I felt liberated! I wasn't afraid, because now, I could honor my lifelong love of meat. The tough part of my stage 1 was -- can I throw off decades of eating destructive carbs and sugar? Reaching out to the Carnivore community helped me tremendously. I so appreciate you and all of the other Carnivores whose stories have been so encouraging.
A critical lesson I learned from the beginning -- when it comes to carbs and sugar, there is no going back. If I eat even one cookie, game over. Moderation is not an option.
I have no worries about being perceived as crazy by being Carnivore. Destroying my health with carbs and sugar was what was crazy!
I recently finished reading THE BIG FAT SURPRISE by Nina Teichold. She tears through the tons of misinformation about fat and how harmful the promotion of low-fat diets has been.
Carnivore day by day, every day -- works for me! BBB&E is my go-to!
Thanks for all you do! 🥩🥓🧈🥚😊
I've been eating this way for about 3 months, for metabolic healing and weight loss. I guess I'm in stage 3. The thing about this way of eating which is impossible to explain to anyone who hasn't experienced it, is how it changes your relationship with food. It's such a relief that food has become a simple, pleasurable but minimal part of my day, leaving me calm, satisfied and free to get on with what I need to do without interruptions from hunger and cravings. It's a miraculous transformation which has to be experienced to be understood.
1. Decision - Decide to do it. Mindset change. Eat to live vs Live to eat
2. Adaptation - Body gets rid of former lifestyle, body screams out for former lifestyle. Stay strong
3. Homeostasis - Tapping into body’s fat reserves - in Ketosis, experience autophagy, cravings for sugar go away
4. Goal Switch - Body fat reserves have burned, you get hungrier and increased need to eat more
5. Maintenance - Reminder - Mindset change. Eat to live vs Live to eat
Thanks
You lead by example, you look by example, you speak truth by example, Good man, I'm doing better ,I was so damn sick, was 370 , now 300, still 100 to go, you set the example to help me get to my goals
Awesome video Kerry!!
61 yrs old and Just hit 80 lbs lost on my Proper Human Diet (300 lbs… now 220!!!) and I feel like I’m in my 20’s again.
Off all meds, now more type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar, acid reflux, IBS, sleep apnea, headaches, fatigue, depression, anxiety, brain fog and more….
And off all meds.
I just wish everyone could feel what I’m feeling, living like a proper human, eating and living naturally, like humans have done for hundreds of thousands of years or more.
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Wow! This is the testimony I will show my husband! He is were you were and after spending $’s on Optivia and not getting the results he wants, I think I can show him what you’ve accomplished and he will get on board! Thanks so much!!
What is optivia??
It’s a highly processed, boxed “fake food” diet that used to be called Medifast, which is very expensive. Smells awful too!
Your Tough Love approach is exactly what so many of us Americans need in order to beat our food addictions for good…! 😮
Not only Americans.
One month carnivore and 55 years of gut issues ...ulcerative colitis and surgical removal of large colon - overcome ...no inflammation in my blood work !
Thankyou for your encouragement and teaching .
I've had half of my colon removed due to similar issues. I'm starting this tomorrow because after 4 hours of research it looks like the right thing for me.
You say the truth! I was in kuntucky with my daughter in Fort Knox. I am back in my island Puerto Rico. Keep going with the truth. When l went keto and cleaned my body of all chemicals l felt strong. I had meat, avocado and greens. The doctors would ask me how did l lower my sugar levels. I let them wonder like they do to us. Never took the medication did not have too.😊
“I let them wonder like they do to us”….LOL…LOVE IT!! So true! Better yet…LIE TO THEM!
First rule of carnivore diet is don't talk about carnivore diet😎👍
Should let them know so maybe they’ll recommend it as a ditch effort one day to someone who needs to hear it.
@@alite502 they will never recommend it…that’s the point. Why have they not recommended it to all the obese people before…? They would rather put them on drugs, there’s no money in healing people…only sick people taking drugs $$$
Thanks Kerry!
Heroes don’t wear capes, they eat steaks.
I just started, it’s tough only because my boys don’t want any part of it. Shopping has gotten easier, we shop just for animal products. 😂 this week a local grocery spot had a special on NY strips, I’ve loaded up enough for 30 days, felt bad but hey it’s a deal. Thank you for sharing your life and cannot wait for the documentary. 🙏🏼
7 months into carnivore and I never made it to the homeostasis stage. 😭 Instead I nearly ended up in the hospital with diverticulitis and weight gain. I then had some problems and though I didn't fall into the trap of the SAD way of eating again, I wasn't even keto for a while. Over the last 4 years, the fear of what I went through and weight gain has kept me from trying again and I've just been unable (or unwilling to be honest) to stick to strict keto. I'm now nearly a week into carnivore again, this time being more aware of keeping my GI tract. When I did it before, it was always, "your body is just healing and will figure it out", "it's not constipation you just go less" (even though I KNEW I was constipated), "just up your fat that you're eating" (even though I was getting nauseous when trying to eat) and lastly the fun one, "you're not losing because you aren't eating enough". I was miserable and maybe I'm not "doing it right" this time around, I think I'm just going to stop worrying about how much I eat or even when I eat and just eat what and when my body says to eat while using mct oil (gasp) to make sure I keep things "moving". If I don't get into stage 3 this time around I don't know if I'll have enough mental strength to keep going. Oh, yeah, and I really wasn't feeling better at all while eating that way either, I still had all my inflammation and aches and pains.
Sounds like you are really motivated but have been having a hard time, idr recommend you seek some guidance this time, find a carnivore friendly dietician or work directly with one of the coaches that you can find on UA-cam. All the best.
You might benefit from a carnivore coach. Bella's steak and butter gang is a good place to look.
Did you heal your GI tract? Before starting carnivore again?
You may not be cut out for this. Dr Sean Omara coaches vegetarians too
Find some experienced carnivore to coach you. And maybe use it as an elimination diet. Strict may not be for you
Stage 5, F, 53yo, 5'6" 138lb, just eaten half a large shoulder of lamb 🐑 😂
I’m 3 weeks in and have lost a dress size. I didn’t have any issues with starting the carnivore. I just made up my mind one morning after watching a few videos. First week I had no sugar cravings, just eating meat butter and eggs. Week 2 felt fluish and lethargic but my eyesight improved, foggyness disappeared. Week 3 I still had no cravings and doing OMAD. Added some Celtic salt to my water and sometimes my meal. My waist has shrunk and I’m feeling great, I did have quite a large stomach to begin with, inflammation and lower back discomfort and sciatica. I’ll reach my 30 day goal and I may carry on for the 90 days. Why should I change what’s working. My exercise is walking for 1 hour per day.
So true on the sugar. I lost 40 lbs going carnivore. Then I stalled and it was around Christmas. So I decided that I could cheat a little bc of the time of the year. 30 pounds later and I;m restarting almost from the same place. Sugar is an addiction.
I’ve had 0 carbs other than the bit in eggs for over a year. I’ve been carnivore for two years, with a couple of keto vacations thrown in and a couple beers in those weeks. I’ve lost 80+ lbs and weigh what I did in high school. Pre diabetes symptoms, high blood pressure, brain fog, breathing problems, depression all gone. Arthritis 95% gone.
hey perfect, I'm finally getting my fiance to start researching carnivore science and community because I'm successfully treating my mental health with it :)
sure hoping that it helps with my mental health issues
I am on Day 10 of carnivore, which came immediately off of a 7 day water/electrolyte fast. I’m caught off guard by the sugar cravings, fatigue, and stress. I am hoping to round that corner soon. My husband is on the same schedule and he is feeling good. Wish me luck
Sugar & Carb Add*cts Anonymous (SCAA) is a free and powerful support group that really helps me stick to carnivore.😊😊😊
sounds like withdrawal, how did that turn out for you?
Maybe you should do it gradually instead of doing it in one go. Some people do low sugar first, then keto, then ketovore, then carnivore.
Took me 7 months to heal everything. Now I can sleep without much of an issue, and I've recently started gaining weight (I can still put my belt at the fourth hole so I know it's not fat) and my arms are looking more and more massive as a woman. It's pretty cool! Without barely any training at all!
Yeah, I gained 10 lbs after lifting and went down from a size 6 to a four. Weight gain isn't the thing to focus on. Get healthy 😊
Keep thriving Kerry!!!!!!
One thing I experienced when I went through the sugar withdrawal was a severe drop in my dopamine. I suffered pretty intense depression for a few days so I hung out with friends and had lots of hugs. I ate butter slices and napped. I kept drinking water and made Dr Ken Berry’s ketorade electrolyte drink. It really helped.
I find that my mood elevates after my morning cup of dark roast black coffee with a pat of butter in it. I use a French Press to make my coffee and try to buy organic. It’s the one “plant food” I’m ingesting.
It's also worth keeping in mind that a carnivore diet is a sub set of the ketogenic diet (basically carnivore with a salad). The ketogenic diet is the diet with the most randomised controlled trails of any diet in history. That means there is a lot of evidence showing that the diet is safe and more effective compared to pretty much any diet it's been tested against (often the Mediterranean diet). Low Carb Down Under is a channel that has lots of talks by doctors and scientists in this field. So if you're worried about heart diseases and worsening type 2 diabetes by eating lots of saturated fat, or, getting cancer and kidney disease from eating lots of animal protein there are numerous videos on that channel describing the science (with references) of why that isn't something you need to worry about.
keto with salad did nothing for me- did it with IF too. 2 weeks after going carnivore my inflammation disappeared and my cravings and my hunger totally disappeared. Everyone is different though and people need to listen to their bodies
@@munao8453 that's not the point I'm making. Plenty of people do great on keto, some need carnivore. What I am saying is that when someone is stating that there is no science relating to the carnivore diet, that isn't exactly true. There is plenty of science on a meat heavy diet that puts you in the same metabolic state (ketosis) as the carnivore diet and that science very often applies to the carnivore diet. For example, the research on lean mass hyper responders on a ketogenic diet will apply to the lean mass hyper responders on a carnivore diet because it is the metabolic state and the lack of carbs, true for both that makes the difference. So educating ourselves on the science around the ketogenic diet can give us a lot of confidence in dealing with the objections thrown at us as carnivores.
@@sadtosuccess got it. and I agree with you because I have friends that do fantastic on keto and have heard countless number of testimonials about it. In fact my mother did keto in the 80's before it was a mainstream thing and lost 50#
The first iteration was awesome..... This should exceed.
I really needed this refresh! I have been slipping....not a lot....but just enough to scare me. A baked potato with my steak a couple times a month when out. A little fruit of the charcuterie board at bible study. No biggie, right?!
Then yesterday I ate a rice crispy treat! 🙈 6 months strict carnivore. It happens so fast once you justify one thing.
I have come way to far in my health improvements to regress. ❤
I get you. This is me right now too. I needed this kick in the arse today.
I suggest increasing fat intake and maybe try eating eggs or cheeses. That helped me in dark times with cravings. Eat more meat and fat rather then cheat. Better than cheating and falling into the slippery slope of sugar cravings again.
I was once strict carnivore and yeah that's the diet that best for my health issues. I see the difference when I'm strict and not. But almost 3 years ketovore/ carnivore I'm less strict. I find that milk helps with the cravings although it still inflammatory for some and contains sugar but it's better for me to consume dairy than to eat other things that triggers my conditions.
Thank you for the informative session. I found this way of life through having Crohn's disease. Took Humira for 10 years, until my body finally started to reject it. The doctors idea was to put me on some new drugs. This was a major wake up call for me. I finally started to look for other ways to help my body heal itself. Carnivore diet showed up on my radar, and I have yet to find a negative review about it. Been doing this for 1 week, fully immersed in it and lost 9 pounds. Found myself actually enjoying eating again! Lots of eggs, bacon beef and some chicken. Ghee for fat, along with cooking only with bacon grease. Life changing. In the past if I slept for 5 continous hours it was a victory. I now sleep 8 hours undisturbed. My joints do not hurt when I wake up, my mind is so clear, and my joy of just living has elevated. I have energy to play with my kids, no more naps and actually looking for things to accomplish, let that be honey-do chores around the house, or just walking 5 miles to scout for the upcoming deer season. ( Hard core bow hunter for whitetails). It is the only way I see myself eating and living the rest of my life. Days 5 and 6 sucked but now on day 7 my body seems to have jumped back into overdrive. To all those looking for help, it is available. It's called carnivore dieting. Good luck to all!
That's really interesting. I've had Crohn's for many years and been on Humira for 2 years. I've been worried in case it stops working, but you seem to be indicating that being Carnivore can replace taking these type of drugs. That's encouraging. I'm just weaning onto Carnivore now.
I have been carnivore for 15 minutes and just finished my first steak. ❤
How’s it going? It’s 9 days later as I’m writing this!
Good morning Kerry!!! and IDENTIFY YOUR “WHY” ✍️
So I did Carnivore before Christmas and lost 44lb, felt brilliant, sleep improved, energy improved, mental health was much better, came off medication, stopped snoring, sciatica gone, IBS gone, no longer suffering with IBD, then Christmas happened and my sugar addiction got the better of me! Current gained the weight back, all my issues are back, back on medication and feeling terrible! Tomorrow I start back on the Carnivore diet, I know it works, my blood results prove it works, sugar is a terrible addiction which I realise I will battle with all my life but I’m fine with that and HAVE to make the change for my long term health, Kerry your videos helped me when I did carnivore before Christmas and they are helping now getting back into it, excited for where I’ll be in 60 days and how much better I’ll feel and living this lifestyle forever as I can’t do moderation!! Thank you and looking forward to a UK meet up when you come over!! I’ll save this message and we can see how far I’ve come when we meet in person at the meet up!!❤
Learn to moderate! I know you can do it. We had Easter with relatives. We ate a lot of ham and turkey, a little vegetable salad (purple cabbage base), and we had dessert. I asked for a piece of blueberry pie 2” at widest point. I ate the blueberry filling (hate commercial pie crust-bad fats!) and about a tablespoon of vanilla ice cream.
Neither my husband nor I thinks about eating sweets after that small seasonal treat. Next pie is next Thanksgiving.
You don’t have to be a carb addict.
@@margomoore4527 You are a moderator good for you BUT most ppl are not you can't just learn how to be ...
I for one can not moderate & learned that the hard way ...If we all could moderate there would be no obesity in the world today..
Your comment shows real ignorance...
@cearlindhlaoi4527, who is ignorant. We were all created in the image of God and are therefore capable of self-control if we make a consistent effort. But of course you have to believe that you can. Your limitations are self-imposed.
Thanks for the rant! I am getting real close to stage 4 and stage 5 will be another change to deal with! Started preparing by getting higher fat meats. Hopefully it will curb the "So fricken'' hungry days I have been getting lately. The heads-up YOU are giving is all to YOUR credit!
I could listen to you talk about this all day long !! 💕
Today is day 215 on the carnivore diet. Im changing it up on the 1st of
April. I'm not getting what I need from it, so l'm going to do the lions
diet for 30 days and go from there. I have been following Dr. Berry from
the start, but it's just not working for me like it should. So it's time for
drastic measures. After 30 days, I will re-evaluate and go from there.
Good luck, Patricia!
Good thinking,!
Wonderful opportunity to heal! 🎉
Can you explain more about what's not working for you? May help the rest of us.
I did 90 days of a super strict keto diet (pure carnivore + avocado, psyllium husk and kimchi), coming from a normal keto diet. The weight loss slowed to a halt and I was down on energy by the end. So I decided to try and get my body used to carbs again in order to trick it into spending more energy. As soon as I had my first carb in the form of a pizza, I just couldn't stop. I ended up eating two family sized chocolate bars and a large tub of ice cream. I didn't stop eating junk for a week and gained 12 lbs in weight! I stopped eating on Saturday and fasted until Monday afternoon. I even went to the gym and trained in a fasted state. Being back on track feels amazing and I learnt how incredibly addictive carbs are.
I turned 60 end of last year & started researching keto/carnivore about then. Cancer on both sides of the family & had my thyroid removed in 2019 (it was "going to the dark side". Started carnivore March 8th and I think I just finished Stage 2🤞😂. Gut is settling into digesting fat & has kicked out all the carb loving bacteria.
Yay
I've not Carnivore YET....but I have been slowly changing to meat, eggs, and some limited dairy. Basically a Keto /elimination diet. Plus I do intermittent fasting 16 hrs a day. I've lost 30 lbs but I've hit a plateau. So I think I'll do Carnivore and see where it takes me. I started off at 6ft2 292 and I'm down to 259. I am looking to get down to 210 ish. Thanks for the info!
I love 💕 your passion to tell people about the carnivore diet.
I am jealous of how well you are doing on the carnivore diet.
I am 66. Sad diet 49 years. Raw vegan 13 years. 1 year keto… 1 year ketovore… 4 years going on carnivore and still am healing… the second year of carnivore started broken bones… 🦴 for a little over a year I broke 13 bones and 3 surgeries… I figured out this about me… raw vegan stage my body stopped eating… if I ate.. it was blended greens… which I would throw up! 🤮 yup.
So when starting the carnivore diet… I didn’t know I was suppose to eat and eating just a little made me full… so I’m still learning to eat enough… sence Oct I’ve been eating every meal… 3 times a day… and if I’m craving anything… I eat fat… doing this I have gained back 25 lbs… today I noticed I’m retaining water… which I think is a healing thing… I’m still healing… I don’t know when that will change… I pray I will be able to tell because… like u… I will just forget to eat… right… problem is… I’ve been forceing myself to eat because I never want to eat… BUT ifs not hungry pains. I Feel… it’s pain… if I’m in pain, I must eat… so I just eat as much as I can… I don’t know when I realized I was hungry because my body was in pain…
Today I’m better… not near as much pain.. I would like to start lifting weights.. to build up muscle before I attend fasting again… but lifting weight brings pain… I’ve got to be able to read my pain…
I love 💕 your attitude… it helps so much… I have to tell myself it’s ok to be fat if I’m m still alive and feeling better everyday… thank u!
PS… I do not know what stage I am in… I do not think I am like other people… I hope this helps someone else… so what is healing stage???
this by far is one of you best! I too hit stage four and was unprepared for it. Thanks for giving me the knowledge to now power through it……
My brother has been on carnivore for three months…. He was scheduled for eye surgery… one week before his surgery… his eyes pain disappeared and his eye sight went back to 20/20… My brother has worn glasses since high school. My brother is 55 yrs old… I myself have been on carnivore for three months. I’m down 40lbs, all of my inflammation is gone… stress, anxiety gone… Metabolic Health is the key to a healthy life….
You're doing great. I'm longer termly thinking wisely but I keep tripping up over alcohol. Like once a month. Only when I'm stressed. I need to regulate my life but 10 weeks is the longest I've gone since 17yo and I'm 41yo. I'm a heavy metaler and it just came with the lifestyle..I left my band years ago but still..I'm not a daily drinker now but now I'm lifting. I'm trying each day to flip my focus onto lifting, being humble and realising only I can fix me.
Keep going bro! I was on my way to being an alcoholic before carnivore. I was getting drunk every night having between 3 beers to a whole six pack.
In the last year and a half I've had one shot and maybe three glasses of wine and only because I was in a social situation where I didn't want to make anyone else feel bad.
I literally have zero desire to drink and it's because of carnivore.
This is the most motivating carnivore video for me EVER!
Today marks 2 months since I started the carnivorous diet. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me change my life. I regained my health, both mental and physical health. If you allow me, I would like you to discuss more and make people understand 2 very important stages in the carnivorous diet: oxalate dumping and carnivorous flu. For some people, these 2 stages are quite painful and unpleasant. People must understand them and learn how to overcome them, not to give up. For the rest, lots of love from Romania ❤️
Everyone needs to see this, Kerry! Can’t wait for the movie to come out. It’ll be 🔥 ❤️
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Yes, having your own good reason to change to carnivore IS in my mind vital.
Been insulin resistant 4 years. Suddenly one morning my reading was 9- NINE - which meant I would register in the diabetic range. (eu not American scale, but both monitor blood glucose. ) I went straight to Dr Ken Berry channel, bought a book on it and late nov 3years ago, I started. All xmas stuff was around, but it didn't bother me. I was completely focused on dropping my blood glucose readings. I was NOT going to become a diabetic!! Within a matter of hours - my readings dropped. No longer even insulin resistant. It was like MAGIC.
If u r diabetic type 2 , u deffinately have THE most serious comfortable way to eliminate diabetes or insulin resistance . Just make your decision!! Best wishes.
On april 1st, i start carnivore diet. I'm fed up of being addicted to sugar/junk and feeling like complete crap. I was bad at cooking steaks but now i got it. I love my steaks, love the taste. Can't wait. My other youtube channel is carnivore ghost. If it goes well, i think i'll start doing videos too.
I think it's important to remember that these stages can overlap - especially if you are doing Carnivore for autoimmune or other non weight reasons. I'm somewhere in stage 4 currently (can't ever seem to eat enough), but still seeing stage 3 benefits and healing. I'll probably be here for a while longer, but that's fine with me. Enjoying the journey as much as I'm anticipating the destination. 💪
Thank you Kerry, this is the first time I've heard of the stages, three months in and the hunger has hit me, back to three meals a day to gain some weight back, excellent video, go carnivore!
Even if I wanted to stop carnivore which I dont, your video would inspire me to continue. Love the energy you put in this proper way of eating.
I love how passionate you are. Everything you said is verifyably TRUE!
I am day 99 , autoimmune symptoms and inflammation greatly decreased, down 30 lbs…..& I have NO plan on stopping ❤
I used to be very active and fit and then, out of nowhere, I started having all kinds of issues, from anxiety attacks to palpitations and humming in my ears. This lead me to do some research, so my diet progressed as I started to eliminate stuff like oils, and then more and more.. Almost there, and already starting to exercise again, slowly but surely.
Great video🙏🏼. I’m 54, 6’10 and started carnivore on 1/1/24. I’ve gone from 287lbs to 234 in just 3 months. I’m experiencing all of the highs that you mention but I have just one ‘problem.’ I only manage to eat about 100g of protein per day because my appetite just shuts down after that much. Most YT doctors are saying 1g per lb but I just can’t do it. I exercise a lot now too. My energy is through the roof though after years of trying to find the right diet.❤
Your energy is off the charts! Great video!
❤❤❤ Love your attitude. I need to watch this everyday for motivation. Going to join your channel.
Thank you for this!!!! And thank you for all your hard work getting the word out!!!!
What a great presentation! Many thanks.
Incredible and wonderful information, thank you for sharing!!
Great summary Kerry, super helpful 🫶
Thank you so much! I will spread the word. Keep fighting the good fight!!!!
Thank you for sharing is complete understanding of why I went through trouble periods on my 1st carnivore diet. I am getting ready to start again. Thank you , thank you!
Excellent rant. Thanks! 🙂
Thank you Kerry!!! This will be helpful to the newbies
Carnivores are the most openminded, critical-thinking humans. Somewhere along the line, we each noticed the reality and patterns of physical ailments, and entertained a carnivore diet as a possible solution. Then we shut out all the negative voices of bleating sheep to embrace the radical, because it made sense. Especially when we read the thousands of comments that attend each video. We are the ones who cannot be controlled by propaganda. 🥂
This is an important video. Well done.
Thanks again and again
LOVE YOU AND YOUR PASSION, I HAVE STARTED AND DON’T WANT TO END OR GO BACK, THANK YOU 🙏!!!!!!!!!
It’s change my life and my perspective in these past 7 months, my experience is very similar to yours, keep fighting the good fight
Thanks Kerry- Jen and girls GO! 💜🙏🏻💜 Will share!
Spot on thank you. I was wondering what the future held. I'm 77 and really annoyed that kids of today will never taste the fruit and veges I enjoyed. I'm 18 days into this new lifestyle and have already experienced the end of many health issues. I just got up one day and couldn't look at food any more but didn't know what to do until a friend gave me fish and prawns and I started that day with those. Then I found the carnivore info. Really odd bodily experiences the first 7 days, but I'm determined to do it 30 days at a time. I had one whole day a week ago of feeling the full energy hit that's possible every day, so that is my goal.
Kerry! I really appreciate your content. Its informative and positive and you put good energy into your videos. Your story is important to share with others! Many Blessings to you and your beautiful family!
I can watch your videos over and over. Thank you!!