1-Month Weight Loss Update

I was on a strict carnivore diet for 1.5 years. I experienced tons of health benefits from that way of eating, but weight loss was unfortunately not one of them.
For that reason, I've recently changed my diet just a bit in an attempt to achieve my preferred physique.
Here are some details about EXACTLY how the first month went.
What else do you want to know? Let me know in the comments!
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[@chrissyforanimals]

After over 16 months on carnivore I got sick of slowly gaining fat so I decided to go in a small calorie deficit and up my daily walking. I am down another 15 pounds. I basically STOPPED eating high fat and eating until stuffed. I’m definitely NOT eating low fat or even low calories but for me I was certainly eating too much for my body. All I know is calories do matter for me, even with eating carnivore. Also I will add that I gave up dairy as well.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Way to go!!!

[@lawdogwales5921]

Yeah, dairy is great tasting but it keeps me too fat also.

[@spikethebulldoghackett70]

Do you just like green beans or do other veggies bother you? Any butter on them?

[@CeliaSpain130]

You are 100% right.... calories matter for EVERYONE.Carnivore must be the right way to eat for humans...but eating so much fat and calories you'll gain weight. And we don't want that. Being overweight causes pain and many sickness

[@KCCAT5]

I noticed that about myself also. Also I would eat about a pound of ground beef for dinner but I noticed after about a half a pound that I was comfortably full not stuffed. And I decided to start cutting down on my portion sizes and when I did that I noticed that the scale started to move. And that's when I decided that perhaps cico does apply to me. And dairy was the first thing I gave up. I realize that dairy fat and me did not mix

[@lindamyers953]

Here's one tip that might help you stay away from unnecessary sugar and carbs: cancer cells thrive on sugar/carbs!! My understanding is we all have "dormant" cancer cells in our body. I'm bound and determined to starve them! Best of luck and I will continue to follow your journey as I am on the same journey. Found your channel and subscribed after seeing your interview with Dr. Berry😎🙏

[@StirlingPrice]

As a recovering alcoholic/addict, former chain smoker and serious sugar addict, my experience has been that abstinence is the only way for me to be successful. I had to surrender to the demons, and now, after 104 days as a carnivore, I know that I can’t go back to sugar (carbs). I’m an utter failure at moderation. I’ve overcome physical cravings but am still working on the psychological cravings. They’re getting better but I maintain vigilance to avoid temptations. You are NOT broken. You have what so many have: Addiction; it’s an insidious condition. We have to accept that to be healthy, we must have no reservations about our inability to control carbs. Cease fighting it, surrender! Wishing you success! Keep the faith.

[@cherylschumaker1366]

I am in a house of sugar ( carbs ) chocolate very easy to come by cake homemade cookies chips And more I live with food addicts that refuse to take a look at themselves...I suffer in great silence giving into temptation at least every 3 days It seems yhemore I try the more thecakes muffins tarts etc come flooding into the house I have 3 young adults a Grandson and My husband it's like one flew over he cokoos next around here ....can't forget to mention all the breads sauces gravies list goes on and on...missery lives company ....

[@SNicole1242]

Bless you. 💛

[@viv9482]

This is me. I had to throw everything out cuz I know I will eat it and I'm lucky I'm alone because if I lived with others and their junk, I'd be doomed for sure!

[@adineauerbach400]

Oh boy! You told my story! Absolutely no control and a single bite leads to 3 day binges. Still waiting to feel full!

[@delightedtomeatyou]

It's so stinkin' hard sometimes!

[@joyharrison5271]

This has been more encouraging to me than all the success stories out there. All I can say is thank you ❤ no other words would explain what this video meant to me.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

This touches my heart so much. Thank you for saying that.

[@brittneyschofield1329]

Same here thank you! I’m also in the same boat and have been carnivore for 2 years. I recently had a baby. And the weight will just not come off. And it sends me down a path of eating the wrong things. I’ll be very strict carnivore for months and not loose an ounce. It’s like what is wrong here that I can not loose weight! So frustrating. I can feel every word you say because I’ve said them or thought them to myself.

[@tarah621]

I don’t love that you struggle, but I so love and respect your transparency. It’s nice to know I’m not alone on this oh carnivore cured all my disordered thinking around food and I’ve been years without a craving or cheat. I admire those people as well, but knowing I’m not abnormal with temptations and “failures” is reassuring. Thank you. Rooting for you and inspired by your journey. ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@Kbck781]

I’ve never related more to another carnivore. I have watched so many videos of other people eating until they’re full and still being so successful and gaining all of these wonderful benefits. I thought I was broken! I’ve struggled with binge eating for so long and I appreciate your openness here. I make my kids similar peanut butter balls and they have been my downfall MANY times and start a binge that can last a week or more. Your journey is really encouraging to me, so thank you☺️❤️

[@CeliaSpain130]

To me... there's no mystery...I gained weight because I was having a ton of calories on the carnivore,and yes, calories matter...I cut the calories to 1400 and added some healthy carb and I've lost 21 pounds in one month. So so simple... being overweight is a huge risk for cancer, specially in women. The weight has to go...no matter how! Thank you for your videos!!!👏👏👏

[@Jett-Williams]

I had been strict carnivore for 4 months last year but started to feel more tired, had poor sleep, and started gaining weight. This led me to come back to my standard carb-laden diet…which, not surprisingly, led me to binge and put more body fat. So I decided to give carnivore a try again but this time the best method to do it. Did my research and saw this 80-20 high fat carnivore approach. It’s basically eating 200g of fat and less than 100g of protein. Also important to not undereat and allow calorie surplus. Usually in this diet you feel so satiated that you’re eating in a caloric deficit so effortlessly but that’s not essentially a good thing because you’re slowing down your metabolism. This made so much sense because my approach last year was eating too much protein (>200g a day) and much less fat and I was fasting and on a caloric deficit everyday. That didn’t work for me and my body hated me for it. I’m only 14 days in and lost 14 lbs. Too early to conclude anything but so far so good. Been lifting weights way more efficiently even with 90-100g of protein a day.

[@sammnew]

Hi Jett, how’s this turn out?

[@valariewillis6000]

Your brutal honesty is so refreshing!! I say "same" to everything ❤

[@cassieb1860]

The green beans make me giggle. Our family has always used those to “lighten” up meals when we needed to lose a little bit. It works on humans and doggies!

[@gumgirlcam9719]

Excellent video... I used to have horrible binge triggering hormonal cravings. I'm also frustrated by some in the carnivore community that say, "just eat to satiety." Well that clearly doesn't work for everyone. You are beautiful and certainly carry your weight very well - zaftig in all of its positive connotations.

[@AnneMB955]

We mainly hear the stories of miraculous weight loss and affliction curing but surely there must those of us who need to work a little more, do the dietary tweaks, to achieve successes. Thx for showing a different, more real side to this way of living. Your trials and successes no matter how small help all of us out here to persevere. We’ll get there together eventually. 😊

[@MK_things]

I can so relate to you. I ve been eating a carnivore diet for nearly a year in the same household as my spouse and kids who eat the sad diet… it’s not easy. In the past few months I’ve been experimenting with adding fermented vegetables 30 minutes before a meal and I’ve noticed that to increase my feeling of satiety. Also I’ve found that shame can cause a dopamine rush… I really appreciate your transparency. Thank you

[@bonnie3232]

Oh, wow. Interesting about the relationship between shame and dopamine. We humans are complicated beings because of our crazy emotions around food. Especially if you are prone to addiction. Same with binge-purge addiction and dopamine. The anticipation of relief is what kicks in the dopamine it seems.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Your comment about shame giving a dopamine rush caused me to sit down and think some deep thoughts. So thanks for that!

[@jenniferziemba3878]

I appreciate your honesty. I can relate to your struggles and appreciate the realness.

[@evelynallard3411]

Thanks so much. Sometimes I feel I am the only 1 falling off track. Community is important. Thank you for the honesty. You go girl!!!❤

[@robinp2039]

You are my spirit animal. All i can say is CONSISTENT persistence. It’s so simple, but so hard. Consistency really is key, and I’m talking to myself.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

"Consistent persistence" I LOVE it!

[@cindiweedon2683]

Oh Jen. I feel ya! I binged this week too. I’m pretty frustrated. In 2021 i was at my lowest and felt great at 180. And then I started gaining and I hadn’t changed anything. So then we (hubby too gained with no explanation) tweaked things and changed up some things. Nope. I’ve gained 35 pounds and now I’m binging again. I’m nearly where I was, weight wise, back to my weight of pre carnivore. I’ve had 2 days of eating really well. So, hopefully I’m in a better place. I also LOVE a LOT of food! A pound of steak or two…is not a problem. I’m also now doing raw milk and yogurt from my local dairy.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Sounds like we have a lot in common!

[@everettb7781]

Great vid Jen. We can all relate to your content. Remember your success 75 hard/soft. You will figure it out eventually. We only lose if we stop trying. I like that you're thinking of what the end will look like for diet/exercise. btw if you have kids, have at least 2 , my best title in life is Dad. take care.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you for all that. Every new sentence made me happier and happier.

[@andreakoorey4883]

Your accountability and vulnerability are the most refreshing I’ve seen on KZbin! You can do this! I’m rooting for you!

[@KimtheElder]

So grateful to have found your channel.🌹 Just purchased Brain over Binge. I have always eaten my emotions and the only time I’ve been successful at eating healthfully was when I was encouraging others. It seems I will never do it for myself. I will binge to comfort myself - but it’s not comforting. Keto got the monkey off my back specifically when I was really doing more of a carnivorous version. But a life situation I don’t want to mention here has put my stress level on overdrive for at least a year and a half - 😢 I’ve gained 25 pounds eating my emotions. I know carnivore works and I’m praying this book helps too 👍 I’m in remission after almost 13 years of a chronic illness. I’ve been given a gift and I don’t want to squander it 🙏🕊️

[@billspeck5593]

Jen..... Your BF is SOOoo fortunate!! Your honesty is so courageous girl!! Let me share my discovery for me. Sugar is for sure my trigger. It was easier for me when carnivore made my decisions for me. Then trying to reinvent the wheel "for me" brought on the lactose from my dairy. I love your encouragement. Merry Christmas.🌲

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you for sharing, and for the very kind words!

[@ashleyodell3778]

Thank you for this video, I can relate to ALL of this! I feel more normal after watching this. Much appreciated. ❤️

[@recreatingkaren]

Faaaaaack, girl is this relatable. I could've filmed it myself. Know that you're not alone in all of these emotions and struggles you're going through. I'm a thousand percent fighting the same things every day. Hang in there. ❤

[@cherylpaniccia4920]

Dear girl. I think you learned a lot about yourself this month. You keep trying. Good for you. I look forward to your next video.

[@maryc3287]

Thank you so much for honesty. I admire you for sharing your struggles. So much of what you said resonates with me. I lost a total of 60 lbs from 5,/21 to 6/23. I remember looking in the mirror and for the first time saying " you look pretty". Since then I have regained about 30 lbs back. I don't like the way my face looks, nor the weight gain that has come back on my body looks. I know what I have to do and yet, like you I will eat what I shouldn't. I am determined to take it off and you gave me some ideas which I'm going to implement. Thank you so much for your channel. I'm delighted to meet you. I'll be with you every step of the way🤗. Best always!

[@michellemunoz5133]

I understand you and the struggle. I want to succeed as much as you do. I myself am struggling so bad, I move my scale around to see if I get a better number, the hell is wrong with me?! I literally do the oddest things. I think it boils down to not having a little bit of what’s bad for me because I go wild and go full on yolo. Loved that you were brutally honest with yourself and us because we need this honesty to relate to. How to conquer the overeating or the temptations? I’m curious how you will succeed because you will. But just know that I personally think you don’t see yourself and how beautiful you are. You’re obviously interesting and smart… anyway I hope you keep us updated, I’m counting on it.

[@olgakuchukov6981]

Leptin resistance! Ficus on those sunrise walks and try to delay the coffee until after breakfast. Quantum biology may be the much less complicated answer.

[@rhondalee5087]

You are brave! I so respect you for that and your honesty. Like you and many others here, I also have trouble with binge eating. The arguments I have with myself! Mostly I lose. I do like your green bean idea to take up space in my stomach. We’re all a work in progress.Keep us posted❤

[@danameg7]

thank you for sharing all of this truth. I feel like you are speaking my truth and my journey. I have only done 1 month of carnivore and really happy at the end of the month. Tonight I just ate half a box of mild duds. It seems like as soon as I got to my weight goal, I started self sabatoging myself. Keep going, keep trying. I heard a quote today from Vinnie Tortorich that you will find success after lots and lots of failures. I just subscribed to your YT channel. I really want to support your journey. You are definitely not alone.

[@user-yc7iw7ti8z]

Bless your heart! We all can relate to your struggles. At 67 I decided to ask my Dr. for help to lose weight. My story is very long so I’m leaving out a lot. I went on topimax to kill my appetite and I weighed in with her once a month. This was last year and went from 190 to 145 by spring. Went off the medication and continued to weigh in monthly. I didn’t lose or gain weight, I’m a binger too, then I saw you and the rest of the carnivore community. So I stared carnivore and have lost 5 lbs. I credit some of my success with the accountability I’m putting on n myself by seeing my Doc monthly. She is the most amazing person and Doc. So sweetheart I so much compassion for you , you are drop dead gorgeous by the way, maybe seeing a Doc to get some help would be helpful. The drug I took makes you sleep btw. Good luck hon! Vickie 🥰

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you Vickie. And best of luck to you as well!

[@jessieriddle3479]

You are so incredibly sweet and pleasant and I love listening to you!! Having been a binge and purger for years.. I relate so much to you. Went carnivore. Not having these amazing weight loss results that everyone else seems to have. No clue what I’m supposed to eat. lol. Thanks for sharing your story. And it’s not superficial to want to look your best. You should look up esteem dynamics 😊 there is a whole evolutionary reason for why women are concerned with weight. It directly relates to our potential reproductive success in society. Not ideal … but it’s how we are wired. Keep on keeping on ❤

[@skeeterforever6475]

I am sorry your struggling but its nice that your are being honest and showing that you are human. I struggle pretty bad and it is so easy for me to binge without even thinking. I am the only one eating this way so its hard watching hubby eat whatever he wants. But I do know that I need to work on me. Thank you for sharing this.

[@krystynmidence181]

I love how raw and real you are with yourself and the grace you alotted when you "messed" up. It gives hope to achieve your goals when you don't scrutinize your bumps but keep pushing the finish line! I think the reality in your self is pure and honestly motivating! I had a binge moment last night and was pissed as soon as I laid down for bed. Watching this allowed for grace in my own mishap in knowing I'm right back on track this morning! 🎉 Keep up the good work.

[@M21467]

I appreciate your raw honesty. Sounds like a lot of stress / pressure is leading to binge eating… but regardless, it is apparent that you are very strong. I don’t think we can be free of the shackles of binge eating, ever; and that’s where we need to set clear food rules to stay sober.

[@LessJunkMoreHealth]

Sounds like a learning experience month. I can relate on many of the issues. Thanks for sharing. You have this, stay positive.

[@tammimesce]

Hi Jen, former bulimic here. I know the struggle of bingeing for sure. Carnivore has cured me of that. I have been carnivore since August of 2022. I drink wine a few times a month, and always gain 3-5 pounds when I do - so that is my downfall. Junk food is no longer a temptation for me, simply because I know it's not just "empty calories", it's POISON. Here's a suggestion for you, maybe try strict carnivore, but with decaf coffee (unless that's what you already do). I am SUPER sensitive to caffeine now that I am carnivore. I drink a cup of tea in the morning, but if I have any iced tea during the day, I CANNOT fall asleep at night. I used to be able to drink iced tea all day, with no sleep issues. I wonder if you were sleeping really well, and did strict carnivore, you would be satisfied and lose weight? Sleep deprivation does lead to bingeing (in my experience). Thanks for your honesty in this video! You're doing GREAT, AND you have a guy who loves you "just as you are!" (Bridget Jones;)

[@stephaniejones6294]

I am so happy to have found your channel! I can relate to this so much. Finally, hearing someone be honest about what she is going through instead of a glorified “perfect” situation when losing weight. I have struggled with losing weight most of my life, and now I think I am doing it the right way, but I too, seem to struggle with that blasted scale! No matter what I do or how strict I am, how much I work out, it just creeps down. Also, if I mess up, boy does the weight come back. Thank you so much for making me feel like I’m not alone. You made my day! Keep doing what you do, you are beautiful and brilliant, and I’m learning from you too! God bless!!❤

[@delightedtomeatyou]

You are too kind!

[@Tex678]

Based on the number of comments, you’re apparently sharing a part of your journey that many of us can relate to. Carnivore was positively life changing for me for a few years…until it wasn’t. I’m still trying to figure out how to move forward, and there have been plenty of binges along the way. It’s frustrating and embarrassing and annoying; so, I, like all the other folks in the comments, appreciate your candor. I just want to look and feel good in my clothes again too, and I don’t think that’s a superficial desire. Anyway, thanks for your content and I just want to say you are so pretty.

[@denisekrueger8745]

Jen i so relate to “my body doesn’t know when it’s full” I’ve been at a carnivore life for almost 10 months and i feel like this has been the biggest challenge. After a lifetime of diet culture it doesn’t surprise me that my mind overrides my satiety signals. When i feel like i want to keep eating i try waiting 10 minutes and keep checking in with my body if i am still hungry I’ll try starting adding a small amount. I feel like im still learning and a giving myself grace in this learning process. You are so beautiful and you are learning what is best for your life! Hang in there! I think you are a volume eater! So i think you are on to something! I’m so proud of how you are evaluating all your data!

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you so much Denise!

[@heatherparillo4283]

Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You are NOT alone in your journey!

[@lenemariakowalczyk9777]

I love how real you are✨👌🙌 Definitely relatable! I hope you figure things out, and thanks for sharing❤️

[@rochellec1983]

I had a big success and then failure last year. Was told i had T2 diebetes and decided to go BBBE. So Feb thru Sept, i reversed the diabetes, lower my BP and lost 32 lbs. Not sure why i fell off in October but it was a slippery slope to full on std american diet. With no restrictions. Now here it is May 2024 and i am back on BBBE and finding it hard to be strict again. I want to be healthy and also kick off the 110 extra pounds i have. So, i will be strict and thankful to nourish my body with healthy meats. Thank You for sharing your struggles. It really does help to hear its not just me. I only wish for good health and happiness for everyone out there and myself. ❤

[@sarahgolbeck9101]

I appreciate your honesty with sharing your modified carnivore diet. That instills much more trust from your followers. I appreciate your candid videos. Good for you for listening to your body and taking control over your own health! Very inspiring ❤

[@Oddgiraffe]

Thank you for sharing your story! Keep up the great work and keep celebrating those positive changes!

[@searlearnold2867]

Don't feel bad ! I know how you feel, I had a couple of set backs, missed some zone 2 cardio weeks and blew my goals for the last 6 weeks. Time to reset and get back on track. At least you're figuring out the triggers. Damn those peanut butter snacks !

[@tracib8757]

I’m relating to you so much right now about how I feel about my body, my current weight and my weight 3 yrs ago when I weighed 160. I weigh 171 now and I’m 5 months carnivore TODAY and have only lost 10 lbs 😢

[@delightedtomeatyou]

I feel you, it's a struggle. But I guess as long as you continue to lose slowly then you're going to get there!

[@jingle99227]

Thank you for being so honest! We have all been there. I totally get you! Keep going girl!💪 you’v got this👍 BTW, I figured out it is very hard not to binge during the week before my period. Could this be your case? I am glad you mentioned that at the end of the video. My strategy is: out of that week, I do relative high fat and high protein diet. During that week, I do slightly lower fat with high protein. It looks like working for me

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Yes, I'm so glad I was tracking everything because it's clear now that the week before my period was a dangerous one for me. That's helpful information!

[@whoknewresale]

Facing a lot of the same struggles thanks for sharing. Candy corn threw me off in October big time. I've been pretty good since then, but my weight loss has stopped completely. I'm carnivore except for sugar in my coffee which I think may play a big part I don't know I'm going to have to give it up but gosh it's hard to not have anything.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

It's hard. I've decided that I'm going to do strict carnivore for January, and it's going to be so hard for me to give up coffee!

[@tatsianabishophudymenka7955]

Hi girl, thank you so much for being truly you! I have something to suggest. If i were you, i would go back to keto - I would ditch all dairy, coffee, started to eat 4-5 small fatty meals throughout a day, as you clearly have volume addiction and this will help you to combat that. I would definitely try to get into ketosis. With time (6 months) i would gradually transfer to 2 - 3 meals a day. No gum , no sweet taste, nothing came from package. I can guarantee your weight will melt in a matter of weeks if you follow. For the reference - I have been on this space for 6 years now, 46 y.o. hight 174 cm, weight 57 kg. I follow what I suggested to the letter. Good luck and keep us updated! xx

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you.

[@LenaKiagia]

I so feel you! Is like I hear my self talking about my experience! After carnivore for 5 months I went back to Ketovore. I'm 49 and obviously after age hormonal changes my period's symptoms increased from 3 days to 10! which leads to binge eating. The only think that seems to work for me is to do a 3-days fast (but in the period of the first 2 weeks of my cycle). Besides, at the end of the month, the overall calories deficit counts. I know is difficult when you think "I will not eat for 3 days?!?!?". If you see it as a challenge and how amazing you feel after the first 36 hours you just want to keep going. I'm selfish here, but I'm happy that I 'm not the only one in the carnivore community that falls of the wagon and everything is not a paradise. Thank you so much for these videos and don't give up. Keep experimenting till you find your own paradise path!

[@debbierobinson]

Appreciate your honesty. I'm going through similar issues and trials with experimenting with food trying to lose weight.

[@suekelly8853]

Hi Jen, I am just like you. If I have any carbs I start bingeing. Sometimes I have to binge but I know my goal is always to stay zero carbs. I’m doing this alongside you. ❤️

[@jenncapizzo]

So many relatable things in this video! Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@kathystoneroad1533]

I am exactly the same, one slip and I’m back to binge eating. Just don’t ever give up, stay tuned into your body like your doing❤

[@Lorri.E]

Thank you for this video. I loved how open and honest you were with your struggles, the struggles many of us share. I know along my journey I heard the phrase "It's not what you're eating, it's what's eating you," and that was very helpful to me as I started asking questions about why I was eating the way I was. I remember thinking (back when we use to go to all-you-can-eat buffet places), "why do I feel bad if I eat the hot fudge sundae, but I feel deprived if I don't?", "Why can't I take it or leave it?" The questions are good, and if you keep questioning and thinking about the answers for yourself, it will lead to the root of it all. I know it did for me. I haven't ahd a hot fudge sundae (nor the desire for one) in many years. I'm Ketovore for several years now.

[@KeishaKiger]

This has actually been so helpful. I’ve been eating carnivore for over a year and I’m starting to get antsy and have cravings and I’ve tried to really up my fats which have caused stomach problems over several months so I’m gonna try what you’re doing with confidence.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Glad to help…good luck!

[@jasminenash9142]

Thank you for sharing this Jen. This video really hit home for me. This rebellious / self Sabotage mindset has been difficult for me to shake. I went off carnivore for a year and regained 40 lbs. I’m trying to get back on track but progress is pretty nonexistent. It’s frustrating feeling like I am doing everything right but nothing is happening. Just wanted to share, because you are not alone.

[@KCCAT5]

Are you tracking what you're eating? I found that that helps me see patterns and also by removing certain foods that I'm looking at on my app I'm figuring out what triggers me and what doesn't and what's helping me to lose weight and what's not. The first thing I did was take the dairy out all except the butter. That helped with a lot of the bloat and inflammation I no longer look like I'm pregnant. Next is portion sizes I was eating until I was full like everybody tells you to do but after a month or two of doing it that's when you start to notice if you pay attention to your body that perhaps you're not as hungry as you thought you were and so I started cutting down on my portion sizes and found that I'm just as full with a half a pound of ground beef as I am with a full pound in fact a full pound Made Me stuffed

[@katieknapp9223]

Excellent video, Jen! Have you ever looked into food addiction/ volume addiction meal plans? This might be helpful. One recommendation is Bright Line Eating. It isn’t keto by any means, and you could modify the plan to exclude food groups, but the principles might speak to you and your situation.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

That sounds like a great recommendation. Thank you!

[@melissac4720]

This video was so validating! Thank you for your honesty! I’ve been on carnivore since February of this year and I weigh more than before. I track for days then binge so I’m losing the same 4 pounds over & over😭 I’m going to diligently try again.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

In my experience, trying to stay strict carnivore but then binge eating non-carnivore foods is the fastest way I've ever found to GAIN weight. I hope you'll be able to break that cycle soon!

[@yulia.no.X]

You just explained so well why keto became a bit of a struggle, going carnivore it animal based just cut out all those temptations. Now, after a month of the Lion Diet, I have been overdoing dairy and went 1-2 kg up. I was looking through 'not losing weight on carnivore' videos and found your channel. I find it really motivating. I'm totally the worse the circumstances the more I want to break the rules kinda girl. 😅 Thank you for your detailed content! Keep on going 💪 you can do it ❤

[@sandasuciu4384]

I can relate so much to your experience with binging episodes. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I was a carnivore for about 1 year, lost some weight but couldn't sustain it. Xx

[@TheRunningRRT]

You are beautiful! Don’t beat yourself up! I know it’s difficult sometimes, but keep it up… I struggle with food myself but you look great at 180 or 160. Your boyfriend is a lucky man.

[@jan-mariereynolds3624]

Today is Day 1 for me. I need all the encouraging videos & recipes I can get. I'm disgustingly 270lbs, 63 & ashamed of how I look & feel right now. No energy. 2-3 hour power naps every day. I'm excited to begin!

[@delightedtomeatyou]

You got this!

[@darlenesnyder4083]

I love how you share your experiences so honestly. We feel you and do the same from time to time. You sharing your vulnerability allows us to do the same without feeling shame or embarrassment. Thank you for being a leader for us. 🙏♥️

[@jeanahernandez7261]

I too am having my struggles with losing weight...but your videos really help. I am there with ya...keep doing your thing and thank you for all your truth and transparency.💎

[@liesesmith5996]

For me… I did the following, to finally lose the weight that had been driving me nuts: (1) I did strict Carnivore, tending towards OMAD as much as I could, for about 6 weeks. ZERO carbs during that time, no cheats at all. (2) Then I did a 40-day water fast; which was surprisingly easy!! Easy after day 3, easy until day 37… and I have not regained any of the 35 lbs I lost on that fast! Carnivore mostly after..!!

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Dang....40 days!!!

[@kristymichelle2899]

I can relate to everything you said and felt and did in this video. ❤ I am in the same boat as you are, but this motivates me to try to turn it around. Thank you for sharing this. It must be hard to share it all but thank you.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you for watching!

[@catL156]

I'm just finished day 3 on the carnivore diet, going so well my main reason in doing this is for weightloss, ibs management, hiatus hernia(which isn't that bad) and hormonal headaches.... Weight loss is however my biggest goal.... There are sooooo many carnivore diet channels, I initially thought high fat was the way to go but then I started to see not to do that for weight loss from a few channels but your channel is the first that I have seen that I don't feel like I'm being sold something 😊 & definitely the first one I hit the sub button and bell❤I wish you the absolute best thank you for being so brave and honest... I think these are the kind of videos newbies like me need to see. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Aww, thank you!!!

[@marianneellman1139]

Good on you well done!! What a successful month. It is fabulous that you can actually tell the truth😅 It will be so very supportive to others listening here. You should be proud. And that photo of you and your boyfriend looks absolutely beautiful. Keep up your good work... You are explaining here what it is like to be a real human. One point! As far as your cravings,remember your month cyle. You will experience ups and downs of craving. Keep strong,and stay real❤

[@CarnivoreLeo]

Love your honesty and transparency! Thank you for sharing. I can totally relate. I tend to binge on Ben and Jerry's Vanilla ice cream. I've been carnivore a little over a year now, and was having trouble giving up the ice cream, since the holidays. One pint is almost 1K calories, yikes! I did gain 10 pounds back from my lowest weight, and know I need to stop eating ice cream, to not gain any more weight. Following the Lion diet now. Fortunately, no other carbs temp me. I'm rooting for you!

[@Oursgirl88]

My birthday is May 1 too! Thank you for being honest in your struggles. I do notice if I’m struggling with sweet tooth I keep Brown butter bites in freezer and those help me stay away from something sweet. I’m starting a strict carnivore on Jan 1st. So hopefully by our birthdays we’ll both reach our goals!!🎉. Oh, flavored LMNT electrolytes help me too. Maybe that’ll help you stay away from coffee and creamer. Good Luck!

[@jessie9653]

Lol mine and my father's birthday is May 1 as well 😊

[@wpeters4361]

I went carnivore 3 months ago...it's the longest I've ever stuck to a "diet". BUT, I really haven't felt any of the benefits I hear so many people talking about. I didn't' weigh myself, but decided to go with how my pants were fitting...and I haven't even been able to go down a single size. And, I'm still having all the issues (and not feeling they've gotten even marginally better) I wrote down that I hoped carnivore would help. SO frustrated...and really feeling that maybe my body just won't get better, no matter how long I stick with this.

[@radiantlifecoding5925]

just curious, are you having any plants at all, coffee, seasonings, or dairy?

[@delightedtomeatyou]

I'm so sorry!

[@wpeters4361]

@@radiantlifecoding5925 Only a couple cups of decaf coffee with butter and some cream daily. No seasonings other than salt, no plants.

[@sophie.v.]

I totally understand all your dilemmas! I can totally relate to all of this!! You are NOT alone! Your vulnerability and honesty inspires me!! Im right there with you trying to figure the same things out. The only way I was able to get to a lean weight was by over fasting and eating mostly beef (no eggs, no dairy) and it wasn’t sustainable long term for me. Im also only a couple months into healing from CIRS though and I do have a feeling that a big part of me wanting to eat more than I know I need is coming from big hormone imbalances that will get better as I heal. Also, my husband is also a great moderator and someone who can do without sweets 😆 I feel all of your pain!

[@pooler6955]

Jen you are beautiful . When you were strict carnivore you were doing amazing but you were consuming too many calorie. Maybe the carbs/ milk are working against you. Try strict carnivore 1800-2000 calories.NwJ recommends 1gram protein per pound of ideal body weight. Increasing protein is a great plan.

[@blondestrainger]

Hello Jen, We love you and don't beat yourself up . I am a 67 year old male and have been bulimic since college since stress eating was so easy with a food plan . I have followed your struggles and lost 40 pounds myself since last year on carnivore and my Blood tests are just getting better and better but started a binge after a hurricane hit. Gained 10 pounds back and now doing one meal a day and coffee in the am. OK its working and im not not always hungry now. As usual the first three days are the toughest but you will succeed . Keep it up and stay away from those Balls unless you hanging them on the tree for Christmas.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you! I'll be sure and stay away from those dang balls!

[@blondestrainger]

@@delightedtomeatyou No, Thank You ! Your straight forward honesty is a blessing to us all .

[@jesseakers7298]

A beautiful honest girl. I'd start by looking at your super good points. If i start going up again I get pissed and fast for 48 hours. When I do say fuk it and want to eat, I chop up meat and eat as much as I want. Carnavor one year now. Started at 205 and 180 now. My low was 169 4 month ago. Slowly getting ready to drop again to 160. Again, don't beat yourself up. Beautiful and honest are a big deal.

[@juneaustin07]

I think that you are dealing with food intolerances. I have the same issues and you have to find the foods and the amounts of the foods that are right for your body. The foods that aren’t right can make you feel super hungry after your body gets thrown off. When this happens to me I just eat more but sticking to safe foods. You have to tell yourself that you can never eat the bad foods like candy and stuff, look at it like poison and terrible. If you have to volume eat you have to stick to the clean stuff. I totally understand❤

[@carnivoreheals]

I’m right there with you on the binging, even on strict carnivore. I don’t eat outside animal products and typically no dairy about 95% of the time, but I can binge on steak or eggs with the best of them. It’s a constant struggle. I appreciate knowing I’m not alone. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@jennesset1102]

Is fatigue linked to your binge eating behavior? I’m a single mom of three, Keto/Carnivore really helps my energy levels stay even during the day (minus the week before my cycle). For whatever reason I tank that week and my brain wants all the foods. If I recognize my cycle and fatigue, then I can plan fatigue fighting strategies that don’t include “binge gateway foods”. I will try fifteen minute power naps next to my kids, keto snaps (dark chocolate), and extra water with unflavored electrolytes (the stevia in LMNT triggers my sweet tooth brain). I stopped drinking coffee. It just masked the symptoms and set me up for a crash. Also (for me) coffee made me anxious and impulsive with my food at night time. Hope that helps.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Interesting. I don't think that fatigue is particularly linked to my binge eating though I could be wrong about that.

[@lipstickandlotsofcoffee]

I do 2mad. A 250 gr NY strip steak and 3 eggs with 15 gr (1 Tbsp) of butter at lunch and 5 eggs with 30 gr of butter at dinner. I feel super satiated and at around 1500. If I go over that, I don't lose weight. I understand the bingeing so well. That's why I stopped Keto. The treats, I couldn't stop. I lost a lot on Keto but the mindset and triggers remained. Carnivore changed my life in this sense. Some days, once a Week, I aim for 2000 cal to keep the body not used to a deficit. So I'll do ground beef (I avoid it as it's so calorie dense) and more eggs. I hope this info helps somehow. I'm in it for the long haul. God bless!

[@user56gghtf]

"Why don't you just get used to eating less?"... Is like telling someone why don't you just eat less and move more. If you are not coming from any type restriction and your body is fully nourished of course that's easy to say you can eat less. You're not hungry. You've been in abundance not deprivation. Why do you think those in the body building realm binge after a show? It's not that simple. Binging comes after restriction. Be that types of food, calories, etc. It may not be right away but eventually it happens. The body is smart and it's survival drive is powerful.

[@mooon_shine___]

I really enjoy your videos. We are so similar: 35f, 5'8, athletic build-- also I have struggled with disordered eating since early teens. I have been a carnivore since July 2021, and only lost weight with fairly intense fasting. (though so many other benefits that I don't see myself ever dropping this WOE). I'm watching your videos for inspiration, and I love and appreciate your openness and transparency. I too am experimenting with rigidity of adding & subtracting food, because I feel my best at about 20lbs lighter. I'm super active, but also have a huge appetite. Unfortunately, after 2 years of carnivore, I think I have to recognize that calories do matter for me, and I can't eat 2lbs of meat + butter every day, while maintaining an ideal weight. :(((( Thanks again for your updates!

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you for sharing! Sounds like we're in a similar boat.

[@user56gghtf]

I want to give you the biggest hug. I'm not you but I've been in a place similar to where you are now before.

[@user-df3nx8cs7x]

Your idea of adding protein works for me. I can’t eat beyond so much protein and never feel uncomfortably stuffed.

[@mollyanne9697]

Ive spenty life negotiating weght. Losing gaining. Now I've come to Carnivore for a recently diagnosed auto immune disease PMR. The idea that sugar and carbs are my bodys enemy. It makes sticking to it so much easier. I wish i would have prioritize heath over looks for motivation.

[@JenniferChinchilla-ws1zl]

Hugs to you! You are beautiful, and I LOVE your honesty. I have been carnivore since June 10th. Very strict for the first 3 months, and now I eat a small amount of dairy daily. I have dieted for 40 years ( I am 55) and have lost 50+ pounds and gained it back 4 times. My first diet was WW at 14. I am down 40 pounds since June 10th and 50 pounds from my highest. I was a binge eater for most of my life. I do not have a magic pill, but I will not eat off this WOE this time. I cannot go through the torture of gaining the weight back again. I feel great and am comfortable in my clothes and will wear things I would never dare wear 50 pounds heavier. Good luck to you, and I will continue to watch your progress. I can relate 100%. It is so refreshing to see your real-life struggles. Thank you for sharing. Confronting this head-on makes you a winner to me.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[@notyoung1808]

I have so many thoughts. - Dairy is hyper palatable. It’s my instant trigger to binge. It turns on that switch for me. Plus 300 calories of dairy don’t satisfy like 300 of meat. (Not to say that’s what you’re having but to illustrate). -- Also, think about this… let’s say you eat 1700 calories but you exercised 900. That’s only a net of about 600 calories for the day. It seems to reason you would be hungry. I don’t think your body would want to release the fat because it’s not getting enough nutrients and calories for how much activity you’re doing. What if you eat 1200+ calories per day AFTER exercise calories have been accounted for? If you eat 1000 calories and you exercise 1000 calories, that leaves nothing for your body to function on. That MAY also be a reason you’re still hungry. Tracking will help you eat more. And you don’t have to eat it the same day. Whatever you tracked today in expenditure is what you’ll eat tomorrow. I appreciate your raw honesty. Food chatter is difficult.

[@wesoz1950]

It seems like you need to go back to strict carnivore and eliminate dairy except for butter. Cheese can be so addictive and easy to overeat. Try the Lion Diet.

[@cincin4515]

She was starving on that diet. It's the whole reason she's doing this. 99% of people in the real world do NOT have positive experiences on that diet. You're just caught in an echo chamber of confirmation bias thanks to KZbin. 😅.

[@EastElbow]

You are not alone... I fell off the wagon this year too. Its been a really hard year for me... I have been 90% keto but rest cheats. Changes I'm making, Cutting dairy and gluten(low carb wraps) more fat. Not allowing any cheats. Potentially cutting sucralose... (Might be a trigger). I got a compact treadmill to walk more. I am hoping the treadmill will help me with sleep.. I'm hoping the dairy and gluten cut will help lower inflammation and help me drop the 30 pounds I have gained. I had to stop fasting because I have hypoglycemia. I gained a lot of weight and got gout. Now I'm cutting back portions and protein but I'm not losing weight got depressed fell off the wagon. Gained more weight. 🥴

[@delightedtomeatyou]

I'm so sorry. I hope you can get to the bottom of this!

[@nancykennedy9397]

I know at first when you lower calories you can feel deprived. What has worked for me is not eating till noon and then i eat at 4 pm. If im feeling hungry in the evening i drink a buble carbonated water. It seems to fill me up. I just try to get to bed early so i dont eat. Exercise also serms to curb my appetite. I had to recently stop my keto treats. I was starting to have too many. My calories were still good but there isnt any nutrition in them. I have had the odd one lately but ive told mysrlf i cant have them every day. I think you are starting to feel you cant do this but i know you can. You are beautiful Jenn. Once you focus and ser some resilts you will be more motivated. Self care! Treat yourself with something not food related. Clothing, flowers, spa day!!

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you Nancy! This seems like a great excuse for a spa day!!

[@debsnewone]

Your thought process and experiences are almost parallel to mine. It is wonderful to hear someone else say the same things I think and go through the processes I do. Thank you for sharing your whole journey and your experience with binge eating. On many levels, I can relate. The power oatmeal balls would be the death of me, and after a year of pure carnivore I also am having trouble moderating the foods I add back in..which is mostly spinach and broccoli and a few nuts (nuts are a trigger food for me). I have NO appistat and many people also tell me to "just eat less"...no it is not a one size fits all solution and it doesn't work that way for me either.I am curious about the skin condition, which I also suffer from, and arthritis, which is almost gone on carnivore and I am fearful it will come back if I add in plants.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

My psoriasis is worse now that it was when i was pure carnivore. Not sure if it's from the relatively benign plant foods or the binge foods.

[@coachjenwinkler]

I am so happy for you and how far you have come. Even if the scale hasn't cooperated, your mindset and realizations you have come to are huge!

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thanks Jen. I'm having a much better month so far. Eating more calories, my weight is down, and I haven't binged once!

[@johnhogue9402]

Cutting “calories” on a carnivore diet is a great way to have cravings come back. If you’re prone to binging, it’s a great way to trigger a binge.

[@SNicole1242]

You look amazing in you before. I guess it just depends on what your goals are, because some people who have struggled with weight would be really happy with where you are already at. Best of luck to you.

[@delightedtomeatyou]

You’re right. It’s all relative.

[@stoneryder8691]

P.s. I’m a data lover too and respect your transparency.

[@roxannebudd1978]

I said this before, I’m a lot like you and I need volume. I have gone more keto, but I eat smaller amount of meat, more fat and veg. My volume comes from the last two and has helped a lot. I have lost 5 lbs slowly, but I’ve lost where I gained before. I’m 60 and this has been great for me. I also get up and get dressed, so I have the plan to exercise.

[@KeishaKiger]

You are beautiful and so relatable and so inspiring right now exactly what I need to hear

[@delightedtomeatyou]

Thank you so much!

[@marknalberta]

I'm still a bit confused about your situation but I'm happy to see your health benefits of the carnivore diet. I understand the weight thing and that it's midlife crisis time but you're super hot so try not to be too hard on yourself? You shared good and helpful information on your channel, thanks for that. I hope you can reach more of your goals but it kinda seems like you are and you just need to change and adapt as you go. Your videos are mostly great and helpful and you're like this sexy host so thanks.

[@CeliaSpain130]

She's super beautiful your right....but if she wants to lose weight because she feels she needs it, then great!! She is struggling, you can see it. But she'll get where she needs to!!

[@user-vb5iw1gf8e]

There is one very peculiar thing that I noticed, maybe that will help. I get A LOT more satisfied when I eat RARE meat rather than eating something that was cooked well done (like crispy ground beef or jerky). I can eat about 250g of steak and be full for half the day, but I just can't get enough of well-cooked meat and get hungry very quickly after such meals. I am already down to beef, butter and seasonings/teas only and that helps too, since I can't control myself with eggs, chicken and pork. I will probably be OK if eating them at a restaurant or someone else's place, but I had to admit that the palatability of those foods is through the roof and my brain will send the signals to eat until I want to throw up. So, try eating your beef rare!

[@KimtheElder]

👍 fortunately I like it on the rare side. I also don’t feel satiated by eating chicken or even pork really. Beef - salt - water 😊 … when I was specifically on that it felt so good - my body felt like it had an oil change.

[@M21467]

Interesting observation!