The Essentials of Carnivore that you need to get started!!

[jholcomb]

My husband, age 70 and I, age 66, are starting Carnivore in January. I mentioned to him that I wanted to try it to help my autoimmune disease (Hashimoto's) and he decided to do it, too. We have freezers full of Florida Cracker Cow and Berkshire pastured pork (local). We have a great "egg lady", too. We are ready!

[harvey_the_rabbit]

Has anyone noticed that the longer you are away from the crap the worse they taste when you try them again?

[tracyfoster]

Started carnivore in February 2023 at 58 years old post menopausal, ex carb addicted woman. Dropped 55 lbs in 4 months, cleared GERD symptoms, RA pain and inflammation and off all meds. Slept better, clear skin and had more energy . I came off carnivore for the holidays and in one week all my symptoms came back along with constipation, bloating, migraines, bags under my eyes, toothaches, sinus issues and brain fog and 5 pounds!!! I started back on carnivore today. Lesson learned. Carnivore for life!!!! This was perfect timing Doctor!!!!

[BillStecik]

We have the greatest experiment of all happening in our small town. I started it with the carnivore diet 2 years ago, Lost 140 lbs, went off all meds . High school BP . Now about a quarter of the town is doing it . What a bunch of happy people

[ronbarone]

I'm 65 yrs. old and on the carnivore diet because my new Holistic Doctor told me it was better then my 8 yr Vegan diet that i was on. In 48 days on carnivore my gout went away, I lost 6 lbs., I don't have to take my diabetic pills anymore, my swollen prostrate is getting better, my brain fog is almost gone, my knee pain is gone, I stopped taking my blood pressure meds, I am sleeping through the night without having to get up to pee 2 times, my eye flouters are gone, my long distance vision has improved, my bald spot on the top of my head is starting new hair growth. I wish I would have seen Doctor Baker years ago so we wouldn't have been suffering all these yrs.!!!

[loriirons]

I started carnivore on 8/29/22 as a 59 year old woman, who had become almost 100% sedentary due to tearing my acl, meniscus, and mcl in 2017 when my horse knocked me off a stump while rubbing his head on me due to being sweaty and just leaning into me while I was distracted. No surgery just pt and 4 years and 40 lbs heavier (already being 30 pounds overweight) I had basically given up after retiring and thought well I will just have to accept being fat and not being comfortable in the saddle anymore. I knew I was too fat to ride and just kind of quit my lifelong love of riding for fear of harming my horse....Long story short, I found Dr. Baker here on you tube, and I thought what do I have to lose? I will tell you what I lost. 65 pounds, lost my sedentary sluggish lifestyle, lost my blood pressure medicine, lost my acid reflux medicine, and lost my desire to be a useless couch potato!!! What have I gained? MY LIFE BACK!! My love of horseback riding again, my ability to play with my five grandkids all under the age of 6, and my love of life!!! I sleep better, my life is simpler because it is NOT FIXATED on food!!! I don't live to eat, I EAT TO LIVE!! Red meat (especially Ribeyes) and eggs, and salt, occasionally bacon and pork, and chicken. But it is the fat and red meat that satisfy and keep you full! I have maintained my weight within 2 or 3 lbs for the last 5 months, and I have so much more energy. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY IF YOU TRY IT!!! IT WORKS!!! Happy Carnivore in 24 and thank you for so much Dr. Shawn Baker!!!

[harpmangaz]

I''m 64 and started carnivore 6 months ago and can only afford supermarket 20% fat minced beef and pork shoulder and can attest that it works just fine.
Still got rid of acid reflux, blocked sinuses, aches and pains, eczema, brain fog and generally feeling fitter and healthier. I will never go back to my old diet. Thanks Dr Baker

[bjoegday]

Thank you Dr. Baker for spreading awareness. I started carnivore in June 2023, 39 year old male, 430 pounds. At the turn of the new year I’m down to 293 pounds, for a total weight loss of 137 pounds and counting. I’m much healthier and very happy. I will check back in when I reach my next milestone but thank you for all you do!

[CanadianCarnivore-]

I feel absolutely wonderful and strong at 49 on a carnivore diet. I was very sick for the last few years almost bedridden for two years with chronic migraines and chronic fatigue. The doctors did not know what was going on with me …within 14 months I was completely healed. No more migraines of 30 years and no more pain constant pain and no more fatigue. I am now back to work living on my own !! carnivore diet has given my life back. Thank you Jesus.🙌🏻

[bigvisk]

6 months plus on carnivore down over 80 lbs. Freaking amazing

[retirementpirate]

To borrow a phrase "Just do it". Lost 100 pounds and did not measure ketones, macros, glucose, or calories. 71 year old male, went from a 42 inch waist to a 32 inch waist. It is not that complicated. You will learn what works for you as you are doing this. Don't forget the seafood.

[MaryLovesLex]

I started 5 years ago, this is year 6 and I’m so glad I did the challenge so long ago. I’m 67 and I’ve reversed so many issues I’ve had in the past. Please stick this out because you will be amazed at the health you can get back. 😊

[Rowland]

I have heard of the carnivore diet for several years but thought I could not do it because my gall bladder was removed in 2013 so I did what my doctor suggested and limit my protein and fat and increase my fruits and vegetables, even starchy vegetables were allowed. I"ve tried the American SAD diet, DASH diet, keto, mediterranean, even weight watchers; none worked.BECAUSE THEY WERE PLANT BASED. My body handles protein just fine and in fact, even better than eating cooked or raw vegetables; I always got heartburn after eating vegetables, bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, etc. . I have discovered I really like meat and if I eat too much fat, then I need to decrease it slightly. I no longer get heartburn; that right there is enough reason not to ever get off carnivore.  
I have been overweight for the last twenty years, I am seventy-six now, and thought, well, what do I have to lose by trying the carnivore. So Feb. 7, '24, I started and not once have I had cravings for anything. I eat enough beef that one meal a day satiates me and even some days, I am not very I don't eat. I have lost fourteen pounds so far in less than five weeks. I am very happy. It has been a steady weight loss of 2-3 lbs a week. I do take electrolytes occasionally, but because I use Redmond's Real Salt to liberally salt all my meals, I have not had cramping, light headiness, or excessive thirst. Fourteen pounds does not sound like a lot of weight to some but to me, this is gigantic. I still have a ways to go but this is easy. I try to cook almost all the meat at the first of the week, so I will have plenty to eat at a moment's notice. And yes, my grandchildren and their dad live with my husband and myself, so there is always snacks of all sorts but the protein fills me up completely. If anyone is on the fence about starting the carnivore diet to lose weight, DO IT. If I can do it as a 76 years old grandma, past menopause, who is partially handicapped, and is surrounded by junk food of every I can do it, you can too !

[HiloBoiz]

I was going great on my carnivore diet for almost a year.Then i had some cake and pizza on my kids birthday.Its taken me a few months to get back on board.I am a carboholic, one is too many and a thousand is never enough.

[bradleyswaney]

I've had more ribeye and hamburger meat the past 7 months. LoL. Beef, butter, bacon, and eggs, baby!!😂
Don't forget the sea salt 😉
My old clothes look so funny now.😂
Thanks, Doc!❤❤❤❤❤

[annettestephens]

As a post menopausal 63 yo woman who had avoided eating fat for several decades, I found it quite hard at first to eat enough fat. My energy tanked, (my legs felt like lead weights on a walk) but after several months and now eating loads of animal fats I feel my body has made a switch. Be patient guys and don’t give up.

[nellosnook]

Thanks Dr. Baker! 👍🥚🥩
1. I’m finding the longer I’m on the Carnivore Diet, the less I have a TASTE for “comfort food” carbs.
2. In my particular case, avoiding sugar has never been a problem for me.

[maisie]

I’ll be 73 soon — carnivore 4 years. I have never been better. Skin and hair great — arthritic pain so much less x

[jeffreyelliott]

Full month on carnivore..initially dropped water weight then as you described I seemed to be soaking up every calorie..I actually grew more muscle just walking 30minutes a day with very brief and infrequent HIT sessions in December..recovery is so much better, diabetes is improving along with gout, depression, anxiety, energy, eyesight, shoulder pain, arthritis, teeth..I wish I knew sooner but never too late.12y diabetic, 60y old…Thanks Dr Baker and all the carnivore testimonials that inspired me to do this.Heartfelt appreciation.

[stevenjames]

My wife and I are unbelievably in our 70s and we are feeling better now than we have ever felt. Thanks doc for your expertise.