🔴 How Long Does It Take To Get Fat-Adapted?

[@wendehorn6314]

My IBS was gone in the first 5 days... I was taking meds that cost $1000 a month... I couldn't go out for lunch or dinner with my family for over 30 years. 5 damn days on this diet and my life got better... Now 8 months later, I'm 35 lbs lighter, my lab is all green except for cholesterol and that's awesome

[@glnset-apart]

yes!

[@glnset-apart]

the typical cholesterol reading iz good

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

That's awesome!! I have a friend with crohns so I'm hoping she will start asking me questions soon so I can fully disclose to her what I'm doing so she will do it. I've only been ketovore for 3 weeks. I'm feeling great.

[@Oscar_AH]

My LDL is 333 now and keeps raising… I’m not worried a bit about that

[@wendehorn6314]

Hell yeah!! My brother is 53 lbs lighter and about to reverse his diabetes.... His A1C was 9.8 and now it's 6.3... regaining feeling in his fingers and his brain runs on all 8... This diet is a Godsend for me and my family....

[@MoonPhaze5]

I learned i need to keep watching carnivore videos here and there during the week to stay encouraged. 🏆

[@h00Lia]

Me too 😊

[@Stamparama]

It really does help keep motivation going! 😊

[@rachelw9462]

Same

[@summerday2791]

Amen. So true.

[@saylorgirl799]

SAME!

[@blakebunch4485]

3.5 years into carnivore diet. It keeps getting better y'all don't give in.

[@tiktak4773]

Do you eat carbs too?

[@blakebunch4485]

​@@jenniferbrown3782 Life...health markers, body composition, mood stability, libido, joint mobility...etc

[@blakebunch4485]

​@@tiktak4773Negative... I'm not religious about it but no...I still indulge minimally twice a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

[@vidar188]

​@@blakebunch4485are you super strict carnivore or do you still use spices and seasoning?

[@blakebunch4485]

​@@vidar188Fairly strict but not anal about it. Some Louisiana hot sauce on my sardines packed in water. I occasionally use cayenne pepper at home too. I also make homemade sauerkraut but a quart jar will last me 3 or 4 months.

[@robertscott4728]

What I found was that as soon as you start eating carnivore your whole body feels ‘calm and relaxed’ …such a noticeable change after years of ibs!

[@dyanalayng5507]

That's what I found too. It's a really wonderful if unexpected reaction. And then the increase in energy!

[@annettestephens5337]

Same!

[@DangerZone-w6y]

YES - and it's very noticable too!

[@tusharmore7801]

its been around 3 weeks for me. dues to a festival i couldnt eat meat today. ate the stable food roti and rice from mom today. my heart is pounding like hell. now. and very sleepy now. maybe foggy too. the difference is lot. especially in my chest. planning on ordering some meat from restaurant in the night. 😅

[@michelletrippi7782]

True...until I show up to the office for work 😂

[@my2cworth4U]

I'm 77 and gave my body 77 days to get right. Day 71 today. Had a lot of issues along the way such as: Low blood sugar, high blood pressure arthritic pain dehydration, lethargy & insomnia, etc etc etc that have all gone. I had to just ride it all out and trust my body to heal. Not easy but possible. 😊 The improvement is amazing such as: Calm gut. No stress. Better skin. No itch. Eye health improved. Histamine balance. Hormone balance. Thicker hair. Less grey hair. Weight loss. Good blood pressure. Good blood sugar. No hunger. No cravings. No depression. Increased thirst. No joint pain. No body odour. No internal pain. No foot pain. No arthritic pain. Healthy nails. Living now in a state of well-being all the time. ❤

[@adrienne4442]

I have been doing ketovore for 135 days, after 7 1/2 years of ketogenic. I have gained 6 pounds, but my sleep is much better, I am calmer and my brain is much clearer, however my BMs are very watery. I can not figure out how to judge how much fat I need. I am turning 80 next month and only 5 ft tall. My clothes are not looser, so I feel like something is not right. I am now 124 pads but would like to be 115. I am very hard of hearing in my left ear, I have macular degeneration and cataracts coming on. These are my goals to fix, other than that I am healthy. I have been eating about 92 grams of protein and a fair amount of butter, because so much fat leaks out of meat when it is cooking. I never go over the 10 grams of fat, that Dr Berry says is ketovore. I am at a loss to know what to do. It takes everything I got in me to eat 92 gms of protein. Do you have any advise.

[@RLSfamily]

@@adrienne4442 I think you have misunderstood Dr Berry's advice. He recommends a fat:protein ratio of 2:1 so if you are eating 92 grams of protein you should be eating 180g of fat. You could probably afford to lower your protein intake slightly if you feel like you struggle to reach 92 grams - there is no need to so just listen to your body on that one. If you are only eating 10 grams of fat a day then you are not getting enough calories which will cause problems. You will need to increase your fat intake gradually (to allow your body to adapt to the fat increase) and I would suggest using ox bile supplement to begin with to help things along. It may be worth finding someone who can guide you on the carnivore diet, perhaps joining one of the groups (e.g. Kelly Hogan's group) to get more personalised advice supporting your diet going forwards. If your watery BMs continue you should seek medical advice. Dr Berry: CARNIVORE Diet Mistakes kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnaWaWabq9Wpjq8si=Yp-gornpa9wlnEP4

[@adrienne4442]

I have been eating 110 grams of butter everyday as well as the 92 gms of protein Judy Chows you tube said I should have 92 gms. I have been OMAD for 7"1/2 years and when I try to change to 2 meals, I gain weight. I have no energy yet, I am now 147 days. I have seen some people don't lose weight until they cut way back on the fat. If I only eat meat fat, I do not know how to judge the quantity of fat because so much cooks out. I can not buy rib eyes, where I live each one costs 32.00. I looked at a pkg yesterday, i had 2 steaks in the pkg, but.cost 69.00. You have to be a millionaire to afford those things.

[@RLSfamily]

@@adrienne4442 My main concern isn't your weight loss but your fatigue and watery BMs. It is likely that you are not getting enough calories so your body is holding onto what you eat whenever you go up to 2 meals (which likely increases your calories) but it could be something else such as a nutritional imbalance or deficiency. You really need more personalised advice and in-depth discussion than I can offer here. An increasing number of carnivore KZbin folks are offering support groups to guide and support or personalised coaching. I suggest you look for one you think you would get along with and can afford the service. You may only need it for a short time but it may help you figure out your own metabolism and diet.

[@davidmiranda6097]

@@adrienne4442you’re not eating enough fat. 2:1 ratio fat grams:protein grams. Watch Dr Chafee’s video ‘Your Body Needs the Animal Fat’.

[@censured-again]

I have been on carnivore for 1 week. Lost 19.5 lbs the first week. I type 2 diabetic and test my blood 6 to 10 times a day now. So far, no insulin during the day and at night 4 units down from 15. I use a 4-wheel walker and today for the first time in a year climbed steps on alternating legs and climbed to the top. I had been climbing to 2 steps from the top, then crawled down the hall to get to an ottoman then rolled onto it to a sitting position and pry myself up to a stand. EDIT: Started at 397 lbs at 6'7" age 74.

[@piperuk5366]

😮❤👏

[@davewilczynski2663]

Sounds real good,... I'm glad 2 hear it.. thats amazing, thanks 4 sharing, I've been carnivore a couple day's short of 3 months now,..

[@Gengh13]

Good job on taking control of your life, be patient and eventually you will be able to get rid of the walker.

[@justsuzy321]

That is fantastic!! 🎉🎉 Keep going, it just gets better. I am doing things now, after just 3 months, I have not done in years! And just 3 months ago before going carnivore, I never would have dreamt I would do all I did today, and I am still going! Ate 2- 1/3 lb grassfed, grass finished burger patties for brunch. I have been cleaning our bedroom non-stop a day. 😂😂Hubby told me slow down, I told him to grab a trash bag, take it and get lost😂, Ihave things to do. Hard to believe 4 months ago I was practically bedridden. Man!! I thank these Drs and these communities so much for speaking out, sharing & teaching. I will never go back. You be careful, still take your time up those steps. But enjoy your body & mind feeling healthier everyday. I am so happy for you! 🫂💞

[@docmcgee3483]

You go, cowboy!

[@EastCoastPGS]

I suffered from IBS and diverticulitis for over a decade. Doctors kept telling me eat more fiber, more vegetables, more grains, less meat. I got to the point where half my colon needed to come out. I told doctors no way I am keeping the parts God gave me and you are not cutting anything out of me, I will fix this myself. Went carnivore, all symptoms and pain are gone. My daily diet consists of 6 whole pasture raised eggs, beef, dark meat chicken, grass fed butter, redmonds salt, 2 cups of black coffee, and water. I will also have some raw hard cheese once in a while. I look 10 years younger than I did when I was eating grains and vegetables. Carnivore diet saved me from an unnecessary surgery that would of impacted my way of life forever.

[@BlackCatBonz]

Wow! That is incredible to hear! I am interested to know how the doctor's feel about you disregarding their advice and following your own path... and if it has somehow changed their minds on treatment options.

[@EastCoastPGS]

@@BlackCatBonz I have no idea how they feel, I never went back to them. Once I decided to take control of my life and heal myself there was no need for doctors anymore. Eating the wrong foods can kill you slowly. It’s all about what you eat and don’t eat.

[@Jeaninepoarch]

@@EastCoastPGS atta way!

[@Jeaninepoarch]

@@EastCoastPGS I have a friend that had kidney disease and carnivore has helped so so much. Her doctors are amazed

[@EastCoastPGS]

@@Jeaninepoarch Yes. I listened to doctors for 10 years telling me to eat more fiber, grains, vegetables, less meat more carbs. I was so sick all the time. I said enough is enough these doctors are killing me not helping me. That’s when I did my own research and went carnivore/animal based. I eat beef every single day and a lot of it and I’ve never felt better. Every single doctor told me to avoid beef/red meat. They literally told me the opposite of what cured my ailments.

[@alison9728]

I’ve been strict lion diet for nine months trying to heal autoimmune disease and I have had no energy! I’ve been eating fatty cuts of meat and fatty ground lamb even adding extra tallow. I took the advice from Rebecca Heishman and started eating butter. Wow! What a difference in my energy levels.

[@justsuzy321]

You know,I havebeen guilty eating butter the past couple of days, lol, and my energy is thru the roof today. Hmmmm🤔🧈🧈🧈That's amazing. Maybe I can keep the guilt at bay with more butter😅

[@asdf1991asdf]

How much butter do you eat for good energy levels?

[@asdf1991asdf]

@@justsuzy321 how much to get energy?

[@alison9728]

@@justsuzy321 butter is very healing and anti inflammatory. Lose the guilt, keep the butter! I feel so much better eating it.

[@alison9728]

@@asdf1991asdf just a tablespoon can really boost your energy. Kerrygold butter is the best tasting I’ve found so far. I try to get in a few tablespoons a day now. Slowly working up my fat tolerance.

[@PhiIosophyGeek]

I have this never ending energy, calmness/zen mind and very good focus ever since eating so much animal fat

[@lisabek72]

Me too

[@carolynza2481]

Yes!!! It’s so amazing . Impossible to describe but must be experienced ❤

[@annettestephens5337]

Same!

[@susan.8761]

Me too

[@danielcohen24]

Me 5! X millions.

[@triciaduffyauthor]

Spot on. I am 3 weeks in and already noticing a difference. Less pain, sleeping better, and a greater feeling of well being. I eat two meals a day and I am loving it.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

That's great to hear!

[@1o1carolina53]

I've had massive spinal fusion and take no painkillers over 30 years the excess weight and the inflammation was causing nerve pains in places I had no injuries, it was Insanity I am so well after just three months of carnivore I can hardly contain my enthusiasm and have to tell everyone I come in contact with the benefits of eating the proper human diet Peace and love to everybody I quit alcohol in 3 weeks and have zero desire for it

[@danielcohen24]

Awesome carnivore is an amazing cure for almost everything!

[@Sakthi-yl9ld]

@@danielcohen24 are you cure from any health issue

[@micheleshively8557]

Awesome! Alcohol is basically sugar

[@1o1carolina53]

@@Sakthi-yl9ld arthritis Chronic inflammation insomnia Snoring GERD / ACID REFLUX

[@loriwilson-n9t]

I still have bad pain in my back from spinal injury but it’s a lot better. Praying it will get even better 🙏

[@susiecardwell5233]

Love these shorter videos with just one subject! Thank you doc and your helpers that do all this work to help us get healthier!!!

[@wannabewoodworker9705]

I work a physically/mentally draining job 46 hours a week. When I get home on Friday my body hurts and I have brain fog that won’t clear until the next day. After being in ketosis for a week I came home Friday and felt like nothing happened. No pain, no fatigue, no brain fog. I visited family, and grilled a bunch of meat. I can’t believe it how much better I feel

[@audreystarr6166]

I'm 79 days into carnivore and my weight has stayed exactly the same...BUT...I'm so glad I have a body composition scale because it measures everything like an inbody scale. My muscle has gone up 4 POUNDS with no exercise!! And my body fat has gone down 4 lbs, and my metabolism has gone up almost 100 calories a day at rest!!! If I had not had this scale, if be in a total panic because I haven't lost any weight. I'm so thrilled! Putting on that much muscle in 2 months is a lot!

[@JasonFisher]

What scale?

[@DangerZone-w6y]

Everyone should try not to focus so much on the "weight scale" per se, but more on what your waistline is telling you. Yes, you Initially/ultimately need to know what your weight is.. so you can roughly set a daily caloric intake..You want to insure that you're getting enough quality cals in and not undereating..but more important is that your MACRO's are in check.. There is a little experimenting initially, but it does become fairly intuitive.

[@lauraeking]

My muscle has gone down 😢

[@sophiam9886]

​@@lauraeking You're not eating enough. Try adding another meal in every day. Most women wind up doing OMAD automatically when we first start carnivore because we simply aren't hungry. But that's not enough protein and the body will start to eat itself away, including the muscle. Don't worry about calories or earing too much because it's all zero carb anyway if it's carnivore food. Many women find that they actually gain muscle and lose weight by upping their food intake. Don't worry, your body will use the extra protein as nutrition. It will only help, not harm you. As women, many of us, myself included have to break ourselves out of the bad habit of undereating.

[@lauraeking]

@@sophiam9886 thank you, that’s helpful and makes sense. I’ll give what you said a go and try eating more…. Was worried about the calories but probably shouldn’t be…

[@Prodigal_pixel]

There’s something special about doctors like this guy who actually give good advice and care about their patients and actually helping them because they’re so rare. We appreciate you doctors! ❤️

[@yolandaschartner9345]

I wish I could have a good Dr like this. I have only had arrogant Drs. who think they know it all here in Canada.

[@jimjoelliejack]

I’ve been carnivore since January this year, I’ve gone from over 15 stone to 12 stone, I’m 5 feet 7 and 61 years young, was obese with hypertension, asthma and joint pain. These things have all gone, I’m as fit as I was 20 years ago, I also am able to do shed loads of physical. I cannot believe how little I need to eat in a day, I go to the toilet just once a day instead of 3 x! I don’t sweat and I don’t have body odour. I do not snore anymore and I sleep like a dormouse. My wife who’s also carnivore has a body like a 20 year old. If you’re watching this and thinking about giving it a go then DO! You’ll feel fantastic, believe me.🥩🥓🍳👍.

[@luvsk-rg2xq]

Wtf is stone... are we in medieval ages ?

[@jimjoelliejack]

@@luvsk-rg2xq I’m British!

[@cgat1955]

1stone = 14lb

[@margueritaharris-p2p]

​@@luvsk-rg2xq Google it. Imperial as opposed to metric 😂

[@Paul-qj2mo]

@@luvsk-rg2xq English

[@KrummyProductions]

It’s been a year of carnivore and 6 months Lion. Today was roughly a week straight of sprints in the morning, back to back. It was raining so I didn’t make it out to sprint down my dead end street. Yesterday, I sprinted in the morning and took my kid to the park that evening. I did pull ups on the equipment. Today, I thought about how much I wanted to work out all day because I didn’t sprint in the morning. This marks feelings I have never had. It feels wonderful. So excited to be on this journey, and thank you Dr. Chaffe for the message you portray. I couldn’t get off the couch when I started this way of eating. I’m down 60 pounds and my bicep veins are popping out. I’m finally ready to start lifting. Can’t wait to see what this year brings.

[@SoundTheHorn.]

Wow!

[@danielcohen24]

LFG!

[@C5Domination]

I’ve lost 37 pounds in 52 days doing carnivore, I’ve never felt so good in my life

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

That would be great - I could reach my ideal weight quick

[@iyabomarvel8506]

Omg really?! What was your starting weight if you don’t mind me asking?

[@iyabomarvel8506]

Omg really?! What was your starting weight if you don’t mind me asking? Did you do dairy as well?

[@C5Domination]

@@iyabomarvel8506 I started at 230 and I’m down to 190 so I’ve lost around 40 Pounds

[@Chris-of6xm]

I've been really struggling with going back and forth from carnivore to cheating. Definitely food addicted. Been back on it for a solid week and feel so much better already

[@marykuball1167]

I'm struggling too. How did you do it for a week now?

[@Chris-of6xm]

@@marykuball1167 I just seem to have good habits for a while and then I'll get cravings for pizza or something and then I'll cheat but once I cheat I stay cheating for a few days. I can't get myself to just eat one bad meal and then go back to carnivore right away. I figure I'm out of ketosis I might as well just stay out. Bad way to be it's like a drug addict or a druggie that can't taste alcohol or do a drug without going back full-blown. Same thing with me it seems. I lost 14 lb in that one week I posted that a couple weeks ago. The last 3 days I've been cheating again and put back on 7 already. I've decided to to go back on it right now no more cheating, and not saying tomorrow I'll do it, right now I'm doing it I'm also going to the supermarket to make sure I stock up on some good food where I won't run out. Keep fighting the good fight I hope you can do better than I've been

[@Chris-of6xm]

@@marykuball1167 just having better self-control. When I posted that 2 weeks ago I lost 14 lb up until 3 days ago I'm currently cheating again LOL it's not funny though it's a serious problem and I have to do better it's like a druggie or an alcoholic but for me it's food apparently I feel so much better physically and mentally when I stay on carnivore I don't know why I keep doing this. Good luck to you though don't do what I do if it's any consolation in case you are yo yo ain't like me, it seems to come off much faster than it goes on but definitely just have to be a strong human being and just stick with it

[@djackson9984]

I started high fat keto about 3 months ago and would cheat often but never gave up. I think the "cheats" are necessary in the begining to keep you on the wagon. Sometimes being too strict at the start and not being able to get cravings under control can produce a worse outcome. A great incentive for me to slow down on my cheating was the pain I would get in my arms and hands at night (indication that glucose and insulin levels are too high and I've never even been in the diabetic range as far as glucose levels). A couple of weeks ago I decided to transition to high fat carnivore and the difference in cravings is NIGHT AND DAY. It's true that optimizing fat intake is the key to controlling cravings. I almost have zero cravings for sweets and treats, especially on the ribeye and eggs days (usually 3 days a week). . . Good luck to you! ❤

[@Chris-of6xm]

@@djackson9984 thanks for sharing your tips and what you have learned. So glad you have have figured you out....at least as far as diet goes. Keep up the great work and keep fightin' the good fight. 🧡 back atcha!

[@stormwatch7245]

This man along with Dr Berry, Dr Baker, Dr Kiltz, Dr Seyfried, Dr Ovadia and sooo many more are rare gems that are going to fix our health crisis. Thank you so much Dr Chaffee for finding time to do this with your busy schedule.

[@angiek6304]

Thanks for this list

[@soyboymotivation]

Dr Jason Fung for the fasting info too 🧠👍

[@Guzzirodo]

Took me about a year to feel completely better. After a few days my acid reflux was gone, after a couple of months joint pain was mostly gone, cravings were took longest, sleep much improved after a few months

[@brittneyrussell1766]

My husband is just shy of 3 months doing carnivore and it took over a month to notice any difference. He's still got a ways to go, but doing better!

[@tinaandtheworld]

I had a A1C of 12, blood sugars of 350-500+ I have been on this a whole 5 days, I have energy, I lost about 8 lbs in water and my blood sugars in just this short time to under 200. I am so amazed!! Thank you.

[@Beautiful_Days9249]

I am on carnivore repeat for 3 months from 217 to 204. I was eating 1 pound of burger a day and was thinking it was not enough protein and fat, so I doubled it to 2 pounds of meat per day and lost 3 pounds this week.

[@aprilvannewkirk8761]

2 pounds of meat or butter? I’m happy for you. I can’t eat butter.

[@leslie11177]

@@aprilvannewkirk8761Have you tried ghee? It’s clarified butter. A lot of people who can’t tolerate butter have no issues with ghee.

[@glennpesti6519]

@@aprilvannewkirk8761 you can make ghee it comes from butter, it is only butter with the dairy removed. Look it up on Google. You can cook it on your stove and it might be the dairy that’s affecting you in the butter.

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

WOW I may have to work towards that.

[@aprilvannewkirk8761]

@@glennpesti6519 oh, yes sorry I do use ghee because I can’t have butter. Thank you.

[@reversiontothemean6129]

I hit the 31 day mark today. I was relieved of Hyper Tension II level blood pressure, GERD, sinus issues, and asthma withing a week. I am down 29 lbs and people are trying to tell me that all of the above was due to my weight. However, I was releaved of the ailments prior to the weight dropping significantly AND I had lost weight many times in the past without losing the ailments.

[@gypsyswingsw111]

3 months and did not lose weight included fasting and put on weight after 3 day fast

[@reversiontothemean6129]

@gypsyswingsw111 like Dr Chaffee says in the video, maybe your metabolism is damaged and needs to be coax your system. Fasting may not be the answer, maybe eating more fat until your body adjusts? I'm not a doctor bit it all seems plausible. I have been losing a pound per day and eating a lot of steak during the strict carnivore lifestyle. I was 246 a month ago, now 217 lbs. My blood pressure was 170s/100s 6 mos ago now 112ish over 64ish average. Eating once in the evening until full and not at all hungry until next afternoon.

[@danielcohen24]

@@gypsyswingsw111 don't eat less eat more. Need to fix your hormones first then the weight will come off, you need to heal first!

[@christinaprosser]

I am at 6 weeks, mid fifties, menopause, insulin resistant. I am starting to feel better, stronger, less inflammation. I know this is going to take a while. Committed to 3 months to see what results. I have to lose about 80 pounds to am a little surprised that my weight hasn't come off faster, only 4 pounds so far. Hubby is opposite, under weight and a severely compromised gastrointestinal system. He is typically in pain every day - stomache and intestines. After 6 weeks he is just now starting to get relief. He is 56.

[@aeirsone9045]

Good job! Try incorporating a long walk every single day. Start with just a couple miles and work up to 5ish.. this will help you a lot.

[@1o1carolina53]

Literally this is the first spring pollen season where I travel 300 mi radius to work and didn't have to take a single 24-hour Claritin at all No sore throat no runny nose no excess mucus slept like a baby

[@chrack2624]

SAME I've had seasonal allergies twice per year every year since 1995. This year, nothing

[@pamelaevans4076]

Me too! The first week, gone. I'm only 16 days in. I can't wait to see what happens going forward.

[@1o1carolina53]

@@chrack2624 AWESOME Keep going NEVER stop

[@1o1carolina53]

@@pamelaevans4076 NEVER stop Keep going

[@SamirNYC]

All gone after my first week. Im just amazed how well this diet works

[@duanecrowley9820]

Eight months carnivore, I received three stents four years ago. I had fatty liver, gout attacks high blood pressure and I was on medication for all of it. After Carnivore I lost 45 lbs, my BP is normotensive, zero gout symptoms, zero medications and enjoying meat! Also my enlarged moderate to high fatty liver that was enlarged as of my last ultrasound was normal sized and mildly fat. Eat meat!

[@evernever3]

thays great to hear duane, so happy for you(:

[@lucymaze3917]

How long did it take for you to get off your meds?

[@watkinsjames82]

Congratulations. Keep it up

[@rjo8500]

Within two weeks I realized great improvements. However, full disclosure, two years prior I had already started cutting way back in sugar and processed carbs. Carnivore sling shot me into the next stratosphere. Now entering my ninth month it still continues to amaze me.

[@lilpoohbear653]

YAY!!!

[@petermacdonald6332]

I’m thinking we did similar. I just started and am wondering what changes you noticed? I’m not here for weight loss, I have gut issues that vegan, keto and Mediterranean didn’t clear up and insomnia. Five more pounds wouldn’t hurt 🤣

[@rjo8500]

@@petermacdonald6332 I wasn’t “fat” but I still loss 15 lbs in areas I’m not complaining about. I was also cured from a persistent skin rash, GERD, severe constant sinus congestion, a horrible post nasal drip, bleeding gums, brain fog, and fragile nails. All of these conditions were things I struggled with for years and years never knowing they were being cause by my diet. Oh yeah, my sleep improved too.

[@hunterstephens5268]

Starting everything today! Been watching videos for the past week and started making meals yesterday. Excited to start the journey!

[@h00Lia]

: ) I'm new to this too, best wishes!!

[@57sjgray]

Me too! Todays the day 🎉 8:06

[@hunterstephens5268]

@@h00Lia you too!

[@hunterstephens5268]

@@57sjgray nice! Down 10 pounds already 😳😂

[@hunterstephens5268]

25 pounds 👌

[@Loveyourlife777-n4k]

You're an Angel . Your help is appreciated. You've changed my life.

[@fenixnew1790]

The major blessing for me is absence of joint pain (after 2 weeks in my case), which was constantly and painfully reminding me (untruthfully !) one word -AGEING, joyful mood , almost a stoic peace and this mysterious feeling like some unknown Force is pouring a new life into my glands :-)...thank you

[@gate7551]

Wow yes same for me❤

[@Sakthi-yl9ld]

​@@gate7551which diet follow

[@h00Lia]

🕊

[@danielcohen24]

💯!!

[@kimwilliams4898]

I’ve been carnivore for 9 months. Before that Keto. I lost 30 lbs easily. Glucose under control. Went through major oxalate dumping through my skin and cloudy urine. It has pretty much all cleared up. Biggest problem is I do think I have lost a lot of subcutaneous fat and it makes my skin look loose . I’m stronger than ever and keep going up on my weights but hope the loose skin gets better. I know it takes time and don’t want to add carbs but was wondering if anyone else has this problem.

[@miklimecat9636]

Ive heard that encouraging autophagy through some fasting can help with loose skin. However, everyone's skin is different. So the response can range from autophagy helping a little to helping a lot.

[@chrisroberts3278]

I think Dr. Ken Berry has a good video on the loose skin issue. (Spoiler) It will continue to get better if you stay on carnivore, and intermittent fasting will quicken the process (only eating in a 8 hour window or less).

[@QuinnStation]

@@chrisroberts3278 or even 6 hour, 5 hour window... etc

[@M.Sforza]

It’s a very tough balancing act apparently because doing carnivore, I have NO appetite and I eat but I’m not eating a LOT of food. Two meals a day of beef, lamb, and some eggs and bacon. I’m doing as others are and I’m not feeling any different YET, I still have brain fog, but I’m also tapering off of Cymbalta after 20 years taking 90mg. I’m down to 40mg. So many factors here. I will continue on carnivore and hope for the best…

[@Josh-q5x5y]

Will take along time for them drugs to leave your system stay strong

[@h00Lia]

Thanks for sharing Best wishes and stay song

[@M.Sforza]

Thank you!

[@DAMIAN_SVHETS]

@@M.Sforza How are you doing now, carnivore? How's your fog?

[@QuinnStation]

Keep going, keep learning, you got this!

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

Oh my goodness I needed this information. I have not lost very much weight. I have built muscle & some stamina. But my lungs have not healed up as much as I'm hoping. I was on a ventilator four times in 3 months. The doctors said I would be dead by now. That was two and a half years ago. So in January started carnivore in hopes of improving my quality of life. Things have improved for a certain amount. But so far my disability hasn't come through so we can't afford me going to a doctor to get my blood work checked. I have to keep portable oxygen tanks with me at all times. So hopefully after 6 months I'll see a bigger improvement. Thank you so MUCH!!!!

[@b.nunn.2702]

Praying for your full healing and recovery by the Authority in the Name and the blood of Yeshua/Jesus Christ🙏✝️🙏

[@talialavor8411]

Another thing that nay help is nebulizer buffered glutathione. There is a company that offers this called Theranaturals. Read the reviews to see how ithers with chronic lung conditions use it. Please let me know what you think! Praying for you!

[@KathyPianoHarp]

Read "Breath" by James Nestor. He cites a lung-healing protocol developed for the 9/11 firefighters. If you do that protocol while continuing the carnivore diet, you will be in TOP shape in no time at all!

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

@@talialavor8411 thanks I'll look into it. And try to remember to get back to you. I think I'd like that better because I hate my inhaler. And I was told it has side effects so don't really want to take it.

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

@@b.nunn.2702 thank you!! I am believing HIM for it, so I appreciate your prayers of agreement. Bless you!!

[@chuck5553]

I’m a week into this carnivore and I feel like 💩 but I know my body was sick with all the carbs and trash I was putting into it….ill stick with it no matter what

[@Qbic175]

Carnivore diet for a month today 10kg(22lb) down. Fall asleep like a baby(had issues with that for 7 years). First two weeks had a lack of energy so counted macros and realised im not eating enough. Increased my food intake and now my energy is through the roof. So far so good :)

[@susangoss1811]

That is what has been happening to me, I think. Lost a 17 lbs right off then 7 months ago when I started carnivore, then nothing. Now this last week I lost a pound, then a half lb. All this time I have felt good things happening, but no dramatic weight lose. No arthritis, no sugar spikes, triglycerides went down dramatically and clothes fitting loser. Plus my skin changing, losing skin tags and such. I am 71 and tried to eat healthy all these years and I was damaging my body. So hoping now the leptin and hyperinsulimia is easing up. Really got a lot out of this video. Thank you.

[@Habanero777]

I felt AWESOME by day 3!!!!! Alcohol cravings was the first thing that left me!! Blew me away 😊

[@JensUniqueNibblesandMore]

Hey now that you mention it, my desire for a drink after work has almost completely disappeared too (I'm 2 weeks in) What a blessing!

[@KeithRobertson57]

850 days without alcohol here 😎 Feeling great 👍🏻

[@danielcohen24]

Yup amazing how doing this diet cures all addictions!

[@milesian1]

Same here! I've tried to cut out sugar and gluten before as well, and only by focusing on carnivore have those cravings simply fallen away. I am a member of a wine club, and I'm thinking I'm just going to give away all the wine on the rack and cancel my membership.

[@danielcohen24]

@@milesian1 Awesome! Its amazing how all the cravings go away when eating the PHD!

[@maureenvenables9766]

I needed to hear this!! 8 weeks in and no weight loss. I was starting to get discouraged. Even though I was seeing immeasurable benefits in other ways I haven't shifted any weight. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@Fauxkerykes]

I felt like a totally different person both mentally and physically. It was amazing.

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

How many days/months for mental benefits in your experience? I’m trying to cure brain fog

[@Fauxkerykes]

@@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit I had really bad brain fog. I believe, for be it was within a week or two and I was feeling so much better. But I was also oxalate dumping so I was dealing with that at the same time.

[@lilpoohbear653]

you are!!!

[@luv2travel2000]

👍🥩Thank you for this video Dr. Chaffee. For a couple of years I have been trying Keto but about 3 weeks ago started Carnivore. Unfortunately, on week #3 I am exceptionally tired even though I try to eat at least 1 stick of butter and fatty meats every day. It is a hurdle I'm trying to get over. All I was to do is sleep but I'm sticking to Carnivore because I have heard *so many people* get a lot of energy on this lifestyle plus lose weight. Hanging in there. 😊 🥓🥩🥩🥩

[@rebeccajennings203]

Yes, hang in there. Everyone is so individual, and your body is busy repairing whatever it is that needs repairing.

[@paisana9378]

ahhhhh Not me ! Im JUST STARTING to get adapted in Mo. 4 !!! Always had an active intestinal system but just beware if you are like me

[@jselectronics8215]

When I went from keto to carnivore, I had diarrhea for almost four weeks.

[@amysepan804]

Same, about 4-5 weeks of diarrhea going carnivore. I tried cutting out eggs this last week and I'm finally getting some relief. Never thought eggs were causing it. Now I'm trying to do more beef, beef fat, lamb, cheese, butter, and I need more fishand shellfish, I think.

[@DAMIAN_SVHETS]

@@jselectronics8215 Lactobacillus reuteri yogurt cured my diarrhea instantly. The first time I took it on carnivore, the diarrhea went away immediately

[@neilcarlile63]

Hi Anthony, I have been following you for some time. Thank you for your educated and reliable channel. It is great to see that Australian producers are prepared to offer carnivore products now. I used your link and ordered over $186 with of products to try. I was underwhelmed with the 5 cent discount, but thanks for trying to support making it easier to be a carnivore in Australia - particularly the organ mix mince. I recently watched your rebuttals of those who have tried to slander you. Keep serving their crap back to them - you have the support and you have your credentials. Don’t let them stop you or slow you down. Thank you for you efforts, guidance and your KZbin Channel, it has helped me take control of my health and improve my life so much.

[@scdsdn]

I can lose around 9 to 11 pounds per week, fast for 12 hours, 16 hours, 24 hours without hunger and without any problems. It's fascinating the mental and physical power it gives us... My advice for anyone starting out is not to be afraid to eat more at the beginning and little by little you will realize that you are eating unnecessarily and automatically reduce the amount to just enough. This will help you in the early stages. Also 1 big tip, I take 20.000 UI a day of Vitamin D! 20.000 UI for 220 pounds, make the math. 26yo and highly sport active

[@iyabomarvel8506]

What does the vitamin D do

[@patriot9183]

Instead of concentrating cravings I started carnivore with a healthy me craving. Started carnivore day after Christmas 2024. Blood sugar down and 8 pounds lighter on January 9 2015. On a 30 day challenge with husband. He is 74 and I am 77. Starting at gym next week although 1 hour a day on bicycle.

[@patriot9183]

Oops 2025

[@karaleeann1211]

Dr Dom D’Agostino says the benefits of a ketogenic diet (which a carnivore diet is) begin in 6 weeks, and continue for at least 365 days!

[@ChristineOG]

Im on day 10 and am so stuffed! I was still trying to eat, but I am just going to see how long it takes to get hungry again. I love this way of eating. I cook for a living and after day 6, have no desire to have any other foods.

[@Here_Today_]

4 weeks in and I was craving variety. First time in my life wanting veges 😂

[@Simon-pl2zi]

To be honest it took me around 6 months to get comfortable with intermittent fasting. I started 16:8 for around 6 months and then shifted to 20:4. Now six years on I feel great, but for me it was a long road to becoming fully fat adapted.

[@ChilledOut]

I am two weeks in and feel great. 49yrs old and in menopause for 6 years. Hot flushes already reduced in intensity and frequency, less aches and no stomach issues. Next week I will cut back on dairy, especially cream.

[@roguestorm9834]

I started Carnivore Feb 1 of this year. Previously I had a building collection of Autoimmune Conditions in which I was taking quarterly $70,000 shots. My daily pain level was never below 6 and mostly hovering around 8 and my neurologist was thinking I had Multiple Sclerosis. 3.5 months in of Carnivore eating...... I am off those shots, off one of my blood pressure medicines, have very little pain, (below 3, which hasn't happened in 20+years), and have lost 36 pounds with zero work. My life has been turned around all because of recognizing what foods my body needs to have great metabolism.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you, Dr. Chaffee. It can take years to repair, hang in there, do not despair!

[@h00Lia]

nice rhyme : )

[@ketocajun7451]

119 days, lost 35 lbs, down to 7.5% body fat, super ripped and muscular. Thinking very clearly and much easier to make decisions. Still have episodes of diarrhea occasionally but all good except for that.

[@Rowdyredhead2010]

Be mindful of rendered fat. I find that my tummy is good with fat as long as it's not in liquid form. I don't have a gall bladder anymore but I've seen lots of people saying the rendered fat will upset your stomach. I stopped pouring the grease back on my ground beef & problem was solved

[@jn2400]

Nice. I lost about 25 lbs looking ripped too it's awesome! But I'm losing too much with my work.

[@FLANNELSHIRT]

If you don’t mind sharing, what is your typical daily food intake, and how old are you? Thanks!

[@seanmidgett2568]

Yeah a month in and it’s kinda back and forth between regular, and liquid but doesn’t last long

[@aaronlohr8477]

I’m almost two months in. For the first time in my life I have abs.

[@jamesduhachek7546]

Great episode Dr. Chaffee. I especially liked the information about the thyroid. Thats an issue that I have trouble with currently. Mostly it is just staying the course and not to worry too much about the weight loss part. That will usually sort itself out later. Thanks.

[@RevLetaLee]

Very similar to Leena. Hanging in, focusing on repair and health.

[@EnaCarrasco1968]

Thank you dear Dr. I’m so very grateful for your education. Happy New year 🎉

[@brianmcnary3960]

You are a beacon of hope and a beautiful human being, thank you .

[@prestigeservicedirect]

I just started carnivore. Today is day 5. Very low energy until now, today I woke up with significantly less back pain. And energy levels are starting to go up. FYI I am tall skinny guy 6'2" 187lbs when I started. Going to try to continue for 30 days.

[@27jtaco]

I’ve been on carnivore with the exception of coffee with dairy.(no sugar) but recently introduced stevia and man I got inflamed and my back started to hurt again. So be careful in what you introduce. I thought stevia was harmless.

[@h00Lia]

thanks for sharing

[@margueritaharris-p2p]

Thanks was thinking of using stevia. Will steer clear

[@lynnettewright9417]

Is using 1/2 & 1/2 ok to have in coffee.? No sugar but I was using the speciality coffee creamers, my favourite was Italian Sweet Cream...I'm now using 1/2 & 1/2. I'm 71 and started Carnivore 6 days ago.

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

many of the carnivore advocates on KZbin say coffee is fine

[@kinflorida579]

I just got my blood work done, I've been ketovore for about a year, my glucose level was too high and I couldn't figure it out until I just heard you say stevia can put it up, I drink LMNT with stevia.., I need to drink electrolites because I had bad leg cramps and muscles jumping, so I will switch to plain LMNT with no stevia. THANK YOU!!😊

[@tylert4271]

Water fast for 3-5 days, until your ketones go really high with a test... followed by a fairly strict, high fat ketogenic diet... worked wonder for me. A couple times a week I can have many carbs, and the next morning when I test I am right back into 0.8 to 1.1 ketosis! Doesn't take long if you are dedicated.

[@FerventReminder]

Care to share more info on metabolic flexibility?

[@margueritaharris-p2p]

Im on day 6 and starting to feel incrementally better already. My back pain is lessening. Sleeping better. Stomach discomfort gone. Slow and small steps. Enjoying wagyu ribeyes and grassfed butter. Delicious. Fatty salmon. Watching zillions of carnivore vids and gaining inspiration to continue on this journey. Enjoying the great advice and community.❤❤❤ from NZ

[@dealwolfstriked272]

I feel so good today and its only day 4. past two days were hellish but I am a long time carnivore/zero carb dieter so I know it takes time.

[@Lionessliving]

It gets worse before it gets better, but once over the flu, feeling it's a home run. Good luck. Keep going. you've got this 🙌💪

[@dealwolfstriked272]

@@Lionessliving thanks :)

[@platogenova9573]

I’m on day 5 and feeling very very weak in the gym. But feeling better mentally already. Hoping to help with; crippling anxiety, depression, 40 kilos over weight, bad reflux, crippled nervous system, tinnitus and a few other things.

[@karend.9218]

It’s typical to have a low energy shift when your body is converting from glucose burning to fat burning. Low energy can last for a month give or take.

[@ThelmaFulcher]

You are in need of electrolytes. You lose water and electrolytes on Carnivore. I use LMNT. But there are several.

[@margueritaharris-p2p]

I'm also hoping my tinnitus might lessen or disappear as well

[@stellaancimer8505]

How is your depression?

[@sailingmohican2767]

3 to 4 weeks for me but I had drugs alcohol 30 years of construction and auto mechanics to get out..not to be gross but I literally pooped black tar like crude oil absolutely smelled horrible for about 3 weeks starting out all day then less and less no more cancer for 3 years now don't need to wear glasses anymore back pain 95 % less the doughnuts turn my stomach now😊 amazing results

[@Maranatha_Vision]

Had a total thyroidectomy feb 20th with papillary thryroid cancer found in it, im ok now. I’ve been full carnivore since April 16th i’m so fatigued though. I just want my energy back. I know my body is going through so much right now but man im looking forward to feeling okay.

[@doncastella2814]

I fasted for 4 days while getting stroke treatment in the hospital. I lost 8 lbs andhad no cravings.

[@GaryGotnought]

Love your channel and podcast. Thanks for sharing all this info. I've been carnivore for 6 months but have had a couple of slip ups along the way. I'm running a 96 mile race (the West Highland Way in Scotland) on the 22nd June and the goal is to complete it in 24 hours. I've been strict for last 3 weeks and am hoping the 6 weeks lead in will be enough to be fat adapted. My goal is to do it fasted but plan to take some burgers and rendered fatt in my pack for emergencies. and am planning doing it faster.

[@PolishMike1993]

I think the more fats you initially get in, and the more strict you are and the more you "force" your body to use fats for energy, through exercise, for example, the quicker you will fat-adapt.

[@Habanero777]

Agree 😊

[@martinfedor5659]

Not easy but i keep going

[@defeqel6537]

fasting would help as well, though it might be quite intense, especially if you go into a very deep ketosis

[@DangerZone-w6y]

The adaption is going to be soley dependant upon the individual..and their current health.. It will be different for everyone,,, but on average.. it's likely noticialbe around the 2 to 3 week mark.

[@deloresstooksberry8024]

What about the diarrhea that comes with it?

[@dr.helgamiehlepag5888]

Brain fog can be oxalate dumping.

[@juderickman8275]

🤔

[@GroovyButterfly]

Most likely. It’s horrible! 😂 I read Sally K Norton’s book Toxic Superfoods. (She has lots of vids too) I have been oxalate dumping. Added in calcium, magnesium, potassium (specific kinds per her recommendation) feeling much better 5 days later. Still trouble sleeping though.

[@heatherspenshaw]

Good to know. I felt so stupid today and couldn't think straight. I was messing up my words and forgetting stuff. It was scary

[@DAMIAN_SVHETS]

@@GroovyButterfly Tryptophan supplementation is said on carnivore can help as it is not found in meat foods other than chicken, milk and oily fish

[@shekhinah9]

@Dr Chaffe on carnivore for over 3 months eating fat mainly in the form of Ghee butter and tallow along with red meats and eggs. No change in benefits, more constipated than before, not going regularly. Only seen weight loss but no conditions resolved. Dealing with herniated disc, neck pain and gut issues. Finding it hard to keep up with the diet. Please assist. Thanks!

[@ginab5207]

He recommends just fatty red meat, salt and water for more difficult health issues. Try it until you feel Well, and then you can try slowly introducing other things like eggs to see how your body responds

[@KeithRobertson57]

It’s not a diet, it’s our natural way of feeding ourselves. Our natural state is to be in Ketosis fuelling on fat and protein. Occasional carbs if available seasonally.

[@shekhinah9]

@ginab5207 finding it very hard just to consume red meat, salt and water. Can't sustain eating this way on a longer term so incorporating eggs for variety.

[@TonyFreeman-LocoTonyF]

I'm over eleven weeks now. My aches and pains felt dramatically better after three days. I've lost 35 pounds.

[@LionessHiker]

How many years did you eat a crappy diet? While I gave up sugar thirteen years ago, still ate a lot of processed food for 61 years of my life. Seed oils take five to six years to clear out of your body. Dairy does contain lactose (a sugar). I not only have an allergy to milk but wearing a continuous glucose monitor, I see it spikes my glucose. After 9 months of carnivore, I am 132 pounds, BMI is 21, pain free, and most of my autoimmune symptoms are gone. Some things I have learned is that when Dr. Chaffee says to stick with only meat and salt water, he is absolutely right. Coffee has been hard to give up and for a long time I continued having it and using stevia. The sweet taste made me crave carbs. I do use coconut cream and MCT oil to replace dairy fat. I have substituted mint tea for now to break my morning coffee addiction. It seems to be helping.

[@karenmoore7480]

Thank you for your insights with the Carnivore Journey. I have been on carnivore for about six weeks now. I am curious as to why smells of cooking eggs are bothering me and why I am craving raw meat…I am also a bit challenged with improper electrolyte balance because of cramps occurring for about one week. Not throwing in the towel, but it is a challenge.

[@Fakestockguru]

I had dandruff and scabs on my scalp for the past two years. Gone after a few days carnivore

[@ellenanneshapiro3939]

this is super useful. End of week one on carnivore. I was gradually going keto and then finally ready to plunge into carnivore. Feeling better already...less pain, more mobility, more even energy. Didn't eat enough early in the day yesterday and had some fatigue/weakness, 3 hour nap in late afternoon. Better today, substantial breakfast seems needed. I used to love intermittent tasting but I can tell it's not right for me during the initiatory phase.

[@kayeszymanski6945]

For the dairy, it can cause inflammation in some people. The A1 casein protein wreaks havoc with the body. You could try A2 dairy or sheep or goat dairy. But there are more carbs in those things than HWC.

[@TheLeopard91]

I've had seborrheic dermatitis for at least a decade. Been carnivore for 6 weeks. Stopped dairy, ground beef and eggs cuz maybe i have histamine issues. Every 2 days my head has flaky skin. Beard, back of my head and ears, etc... Consuming pasture-raised lamb liver, beef, water, ghee, mineral water. Havent seen any improvement. I do have crappy sleep though, i sleep late. Maybe that's the problem.

[@daymoonfarm2903]

I've been carnivore for 7 months. A lot of things have improved. Brain fog was gone in 2 weeks. I'm still struggling with severe bleeding hemorrhoids. Hopefully, it will get better some day. If not, I'm still better than I was.

[@talialavor8411]

You might consider a parasites cleanse. I like cellcore. Also make sure they are hemorrhoids and not something else like fissures or a mass.

[@redfury223]

Take psyllium husk daily with meals it will help bigtime

[@frytsz007]

Stop the pepper and hot spices

[@daymoonfarm2903]

@@frytsz007 I've never eaten pepper or any spices.

[@frytsz007]

@@daymoonfarm2903 damn, that was my problem, hope it gets better, maybe supplement with 200mcg iodine for better wound healing and fasting 30 hours over the week to give digestion a rest

[@RRoocckkyy50]

@04:15 To me, it sounds like Lena is still consuming plants, especially the carby type.

[@GroovyButterfly]

A little over 2 months strictly carnivore. 2 weeks in, HORRIBLE brain fog, kidneys hurting, cramping… Read Sally K Norton’s book Toxic Superfoods. I have been oxalate dumping. Added in calcium, magnesium, potassium (specific kinds per her recommendation) feeling much better 5 days later. Still trouble sleeping though.

[@KeithRobertson57]

Patience. It can take a long time to get over this. Remember how long you have been eating plant toxins 🙂 50 years for me. Can’t expect to heal instantly from this.

[@GroovyButterfly]

@@KeithRobertson57 Yup. Been a long time for me too. Sally’s protocol has been so helpful!

[@RosebudandHoneybun]

I just start the carnivore diet and intermittent fasting as I was extremely sick with SIBO. My God, what and answer to prayer as I was in weeks and weeks of sever gut pain. Within 4-5 days, I felt mostly normal after a year of pain and bloating. Thank God for this diet and these videos, because mu Dr. had no idea and just did blood testing. He even said he'd never hear of SIBO! They don't teach them gut health in school! Thats scary!

[@bleat222]

I'm a week into my carnivore diet/experiment/curiosity crusade and I have to say it's been strange so far. I'm feeling haunted by the foods I used to eat - bread, jam, chocolate!! sweet potatoes(I could go on)and find myself wondering if one little morsel will compromise my results. I've not strayed and I don't intend to either. My bathroom habits have slowed to a virtual halt; nothing for two days and I'm wondering where all the steak, eggs, bacon and fish are being stored in my body as I've no noticeable bloating. Yesterday I felt incredibly lethargic and at one stage fell asleep sat up in the car( I wasn't driving ) My other half keeps tempting me with various meals and oh my days, the plates she and my daughter are tucking into look divine. I don't give in to the temptations but the listlessness I feel makes me a little dispirited. Better this morning. Probably would feel a lot better with a successful bathroom call! On the plus side I'm definitely sleeping better and some of my aches and pains appear to have lessened. Anyway, great video. Subscription assured to the channel. Happiness and health. x

[@TheNaamanMH]

Hey! According to Primal Bod - she says that the body uses 98% of the protein you consume. So you think your constipated but actually your body is simply using almost all the protein you are eating🎉😊!!

[@bleat222]

@@TheNaamanMH All good, now. Feeling great. Onward.

[@ThelmaFulcher]

Don’t let anyone or anything dissuade you. As you change your family will notice. Watch Kerry on Homestead How. His entire family has watched him loose 100 lbs and his miserable stress and depression and gradually his daughters and now his wife are following him.

[@dianaBerrybanks1143]

Well, it helps to know I’m not the only one I was doing. It’s been doing keto for six months and now carnivore for two weeks. I think I’ve lost 3 pounds this whole time it is so stinking frustrating but I do feel better and I’m waiting for when I can be like the lady he talked about when it just all of a sudden goes, the thing is normally I would be gaining. I haven’t gained so I called that win.

[@cbdsw]

8 weeks in I have lost 13 inches on my waist. Still have anxiety and low energy. I hope it goes away soon.

[@anthonychaffeemd]

That's great to hear! Make sure you cut out everything besides fatty meat and water, and then just give it time. You need to reduce stress and optimize sleep as well

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

​@@anthonychaffeemdit seems to me you often only recommend fatty meat, but it may also to be useful to advocate for eggs too

[@kaweka260]

Still having a hard time with IBS being on ketovore for 8 months. I eat mainly meat, butter, eggs and one avocado a day. I do have heavy cream, berries and some peanut butter one day a week. Its hard to give certain things up. Should I remove those things rhat aren't exactly carnivore?

[@pdxoregon1]

I talk with people who are struggling with weight loss or other remaining symptoms on carnivore to just try for 30 days giving up the things that Dr. Chaffee doesn’t support such as peanut butter, berries and avocado Then you could try adding one thing at a time back in to see which of those things might be the culprit that’s causing you trouble It is noticeably difficult to give foods that cause dopamine You might try a support group such as Kelly Hogan’s group or steak and butter, gang or even sugar and carb addicts Anonymous (SCAA) where I am very active. Getting the oxytocin and other “ happy brain chemicals” from connecting with other human beings on an emotional level, really helps support healthy brain chemistry, which helps to improve mood and reduce the misery of cravings and withdrawal Basically, I look for dopamine and happiness everywhere BESIDES food, and I just eat food for Nutrition, not entertainment I know it’s not easy - believe me - but I think it’s worth a try for just 30 days to give up all plants and all dairy. 😊❤

[@joyallen2415]

It took me about 2 and 1/2 months to really start feeling some energy. It coincided with taking lugel's iodine and I've never really known if it was the chicken or the egg. So to speak. I would recommend the iodine however if you're not taking it.

[@papajeff5486]

Been on strict keto for 5 days, less than 5 carbs one of those days, exercising everyday. A lot of water coming off…15 pounds, in 5 days? Drinking a lot of water. Feel better, less joint pain, less fatigue. Appreciate these videos and comments. Thanks from east Tennessee.

[@sunshine-it4ne]

I've been carnivore for 3 months, lost only 10 pounds but 8 inches all over. Struggling with joint pain and hoping to heal my lipedema in my legs. Will me increasing fat help speed up the process of healing my inflammation.

[@Cindy-xk5vm]

Health optimization technique - good way to describe this way of eating

[@moh6469]

I think Leena (2nd question, no weight loss) should get urinalysis strips and test for ketones to see if she is remaining in ketosis.

[@sandylaramore2248]

Super helpful listen! Thank you! You're the best! ❤

[@Peculiar_Optics]

I am not digesting meat very well. Constipation is awful no matter how much I drink laxatives are not working. I am in a mess right now....day 23 I am not doing good, I don't know what to do

[@justinatheodora]

Try a Tbsp olive oil am and pm

[@sar6126]

Try taking an ox bile supplement with your food in the beginning, Beta Plus by biotics research is the one recommended by my nutritionist And I take a magnesium supplement for constipation, Oxy-Powder by global healing

[@sar6126]

Also I would limit dairy’s and find a better fat to protein balance because fat also helps relive constipation I know dairy causes many people gut problems especially if it’s not raw dairy

[@karenreaves3650]

Meat is liquified in your stomach acid 98% is absorbed. Increase your fat intake butter is a great way to do it. I only poop twice a week, I am in my second year eating the carnivore ketogenic way. Our hormones are made from cholesterol, our brain is 70% cholesterol 20% DHA 10% EDA.

[@robertocortes9826]

Fattier meat, or add fat to your existing meals

[@marlenegarcia8579]

Dr Anthony Chaffe how do I do this carnivore diet if I have some arteriosclerosis?? Can you do a video on this please.? Thank you.

[@andylyon3867]

That conditions is caused by grains sugar and seed oils.

[@pdxoregon1]

I would recommend checking out Dr. Ovidia’s KZbin channel and website Dr. Ovidia is a heart surgeon who recommends a meat-forward diet and does not see any evidence that animal products causing heart issues.

[@chrisa6845]

Started carnivor keto ish diet, and I find that I dislike diet drinks now, I used to drink loads now they taste horrible.

[@Kurtrussell_]

Supplements that may help on the Carnivore Diet: • vitamin D • vitamin C • vitamin E • vitamin K • folate • drink from a copper mug/bottle Or just have organ meat every now and then… • wild fish oil • iodine Or just eat fish… • magnesium • potassium • carnitine (or just eat heaps of red meat; supplementing will only benefit cognition, fat metabolism, and libido) This should really help ☺️ These are what I take to make sure everything is covered 🤝

[@tonyinfinity]

I think people saying "I've been carnivore for such and such amount of time why am I not getting better?" Is being too vague. We have no idea what they are actually eating. Are they eating enough fat, or are they eating lean chicken breast all the time and think they are "carnivore". Are they avoiding PUFA's, are they cheating and how often? If you eat nothing but GRASS FED ground beef and ribeye's and maybe some eggs and cooking with tallow, you'll start feeling amazing within a month. However if you're eating chicken, lunch meat, can tuna, farm raised fish and the cheapest corn fed animals you can buy and think you're a carnivore, you are wrong. Yes you are eating meat but you will not see the same results as my previous example eating grass fed meat. Lets be honest most of the people trying this "diet" aren't being honest with themselves. They are still drinking coffee, maybe even alcohol, cheating with some sweets and wonder why they aren't seeing the results they are hoping for.

[@Yeap3114]

We don't have grass fed in Greece. You have that option, we don't.. You have so many things like bacon without sugar and nasty things etc. You just go to the market and you choose grass fed. We don't. So we are going to do the best we can with what food we find. I had amazing results within 10 days of starting. Even with these conventional products.

[@lisamaroon7445]

Keep going!!!@terinaterina3174

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

​@@Yeap3114correct, even if you can only afford spam and hot dogs, u are already elite

[@Yeap3114]

@@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx no, I don't eat processed meat

[@Yeap3114]

@@lisamaroon7445 Thanks honey 🙂

[@watkinsjames82]

Day 38 and feeling amazing. Down 33 lbs and my weight has kinda flat-lined for the last week and hasn't gone down but my waist size is definitely still gone down though. No more soreness in the mornings and now waking up with a erections every morning. I haven't woken up with them in years and im 42 years old

[@whereswendy8544]

On day 29, mostly ketovore, 72, female, histamines seem to be hampering any benefits atm, arthritis slightly improved, still feeling blah, brain fog, muscle cramps at night, lots of runny, stuffy nose and post nasal drip, blood sugar levels hanging around 8, BP still high. What do I need to still.change? Trying to eliminate dairy. No artificial sweetners. I know it takes some people more time to heal and am ok with that.

[@evad8262]

do you take enough electrolytes/minerals? (potassium, salt, magnesium)?

[@phoebeleonora]

Dairy ⚡

[@Absolute.Bliss.]

Ketovore is not carnivore and could make all the difference for you.

[@nancygorham5908]

We all heal on different time schedules..give it time. Your healing will come. You can do THIS!!

[@Moshugaani]

Do you take any antihistamines? Sounds like you have allergies. I have to take antihistamines every Spring. I start taking them already in March and stop in July.

[@TomBTerrific]

I’m approaching 3 months on carnivore diet. Was disappointed with my weight loss not being more so thank Dr for letting me know weigh loss isn’t the goal. I’m 73 so my exercise is not that much. I also don’t sleep that well or for that long. I’ve always felt good so I don’t feel better in any noticeable way. Just waiting for my sex drive to return that would be fantastic! I’m going to see a dietician on the May 15th wondering if she is going to understand carnivore or if she is a food pyramid person. I’m going to stick with this for a while longer.