How to not fall off the wagon on a Carnivore Diet

[@victoriavictoria828]

One thing I am working on is not throwing in the towel when I mess up slightly...I'm working hard to just keep going and not beat myself up.

[@lydiagiordano2638]

Yeah I hear that. It’s hard not to slide down and eat bad things to feel better. But we can do it. I know if I make a pack of bacon suddenly I don’t care about cookies. So crazy that I don’t just keep bacon made!!! Hang in there

[@generaljane7643]

The two tricks I use are: don’t beat yourself up if you slip off your plan and the next time you’re hungry, eat on plan.

[@AnneMB955]

One year strict Carnivore. A big WHY and that’s why no cheat meals. At 68 I really want to be a good grandma. Hopefully, eventually. None yet. 🤞

[@annettewelch7350]

Me too, I’m 65 and have 3 adult children all in their 30’s… hope to become a grandma someday too😊

[@AnneMB955]

@@annettewelch7350Welcome to the club. Mine are 39 and 37. One has a partner. 🤞🤞

[@JoSpring]

I feel lucky. 62 and have a 37 yr old daughter with my 9 yr old grandson, and my 31 yr old son with my 6 year old granddaughter and a 3 year old grandson and they're a hoot! I hope you all have your hopes come true!

[@LAdair-td9ih]

This is my dream. Unfortunately it's not theirs yet. 😂

[@lyackel514]

My why is to be a grandma without dementia who can keep up with my grandchildren. I'm 54, and my second grandbaby is on the way❤

[@saltedllama2759]

People having issues eating the fat of a steak: that will go away with time once your brain and tastebuds are all carnivore/fat adapted. In the short term, you can cook up the fat strips separately. What I would avoid in the beginning is eating the rendered fat; the liquid/greasy drippings in the pan or fryer or whatever. You will see people pouring that on their food in videos, but it moves so quickly through you and triggers an excess production of bile salts that can overwhelm your digestive tract. This can lead to indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea. The solid fat will be fine, just crisp it up if it helps. Or even save it and refrigerate it. When it's cold, it's VERY delightful to snack on, flavorful, not gloopy or slimy or burnt, and will be very soothing to the digestive system. Not to mention, slow-processing so it will help keep you satiated. It isn't a matter of "what works for you" vs. "what works for me." We are more the same than we are different. We are the same species with the same systems, organs, and cell types. There are subtle variations, but not radically so. Some people can go fat-heavy: see Steak and Butter Gal; others go a little leaner. Some never fast: see Dr. Chaffee; others fast: see Laura. But the bulk of it remains the same - make your main ingredient fatty red meat and a lot of struggles go away. And again...YOU DON'T HAVE TO RELY ON WILLPOWER. You eat when hungry. You eat meat. You won't be hungry every two hours like you were on a traditional diet.

[@brittanyjkersey]

I haven’t watched your channel in a minute!! You’re amazing! I’m down from 162lbs in October to May 112lbs. Eating more Ketovore and walking/ and or strength training every day.

[@suzanbak1]

Amazing! 🎉

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Good job!

[@janetdebeque405]

162 - 112 wow big change, congrats.

[@angelasheppard7197]

Awesome

[@carolandefimbavin3905]

One year off sugar and all the carbs. Lost 24 # one year. It is a way of life for me. For me I don’t want to spiral. Love intermittent fasting. Usually one meal a day. No dairy only cheese is Feta. My exercise is pool walking or swimming. I’m 78 years just diagnosed with congestive heart failure have had to adjust more of my lifestyle. Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope.

[@LC-om2nz]

Follow the PHD diet and you will be doing better, it helps heart health.

[@suzannereeves7768]

Love your comment. I’m 67 and do water aerobics. Recently gave up daily yogurt, next is cheese. I like feta cheese too and may consider it. Carnivore since February.

[@sharong60]

Dairy is the hardest thing for me to give up, but I have to because it stalls my weight loss. Is feta cheese different? Do you only eat sheep’s milk feta?

[@RiteOn]

As a toddler I would climb up on the cupboard and eat the butter, so I've been told. As a carnivore, I was so delighted when eating butter was a thing . . I fully embraced the concept. I always eat butter by the stick when consuming less fatty cuts of meat. I skewer it on a bamboo stick and eat away. Delightful.

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Luv me some cold butter😊😊

[@aliciadavies2547]

My A1C went from 12.9 to 6...I'm so happy! Pre-diabetes...yes!!! No, I didn't take Metformin.

[@brandywags]

Was this following strict carnivore? Did you fast? Did you do intermittent fasting? If yes, whst was your ratio ?

[@lydiagiordano2638]

Gosh so glad you did this video. Exactly where I am right now. My tiny cheats (a few blueberries per day) turned to blueberries and keto yogurt, to chicken strips, to why not potatoes ie french fries. Ugh! Thanks Laura. Can’t have one foot in each camp!! We burn fat or sugar not both. Great reminders.

[@MaxsMom-bv6hf]

I have been craving everything pumpkin spice and cinnamon and apples. At work one night my coworker brought in an apple pie for everybody. I decided to have some with my coffee. I had 3 bites and it was heaven . It made me so happy. It is like I had the taste and my mind was like OK, same time next year…..the craving is gone.

[@lynnmorgans7788]

I was strict for the first 30 days, then went on holiday, had a beer and then had bread. I got back on track, for another 30 days, then I ate a few crisps and crackers at a party and then could not get through a day without eating carbs. I struggled really bad to stay off carbs, got to 110 days, limping through. I decided to take a break. I binged for 4 days - I decided to not feel guilty about it as that was the way I have always been around diets and that just made things worse. I decided to restart. OMGoodness it was super hard, I fell off the bus again- my joint pain was back and I was sluggish and very moody. I’m back on now for 6 days clean and I feel great again. I got my energy back and joint pain is subsiding and I lost 2.4kg in 7 days. I watched your meal plan preps again and decided to have more variety, just to keep it interesting ❤

[@dsbeyondblessed3384]

My husband and I have started carnivore. We need to lose weight but I also want to heal my gut and I'm hoping for relief from endometriosis.

[@sherrypaul4435]

This is a must watch!! I have watched every single one of your videos, some of them twice. This one has a lot of information and touches on a lot of topics that will help anyone who is considering or currently doing Carnivore! Committed to doing a Sept challenge even though b-day is at the end of the month. Lost 35 lbs so far in the past 7 months. I keep reminding myself that Slow and Steady wins the race :)

[@AlastrionaS]

I have been watching this video repeatedly, as for a year now I keep falling off the carnivore wagon… I get a month here and there, and have seen great results-for example, I lost 20 lbs that I couldn’t lose for ten years! Still, I keep sliding back to my favorite food (coconut yogurt)… so frustrating. I’m 61 now and need this for my health too. So I made up my mind for September, then onward! Thanks for your help!

[@annettewelch7350]

Thank you for posting this LIVE, this is SO helpful, especially knowing that I’m not the one who has a brain that talks back, telling me I’ve messed up and might as well finish that bag of Doritos and candy bar and, and, and till I’m right back at the beginning of this journey of trying to lose this 150 lbs over and over again 😢

[@daliciawelch8328]

Thank you for your before and after pictures/ it offers hope for us starting out to see what is possible 🌼

[@jeanettejacobs958]

I love your videos! You and your family are very real about everything and I love that you show shopping trips and the way you cook alot of your meals! I have heart failure which resulted in getting a pacemaker/defribulator, arthritis, copd, peripheral neuropathy in my feet! I'm getting ready to start this journey after my Dr's apt on wednesday! 🤞🙏

[@anyaroz8619]

I am so glad I found you some months ago. Watching your videos has been a pleasure and an inspiration. Thank you!

[@jeanettejacobs958]

I totally agree!

[@bethwillard7795]

Blessings always🙏😢 I have kidney problems I started the carnivore diet a week ago I’ve lost 4pounds I’m not on kidney meds YET🙏 I feel better already Arthritis problems on my sides 😢😅I just turned 70 I’m 5’7 My weight is ☝🏼 206 😢Just Had both knees replacement 1st one February 2024 -- The 2nd done May 2024. No problems at all ! Im just worried if its will be ok to stay on this with kidney problems! Please let me know. You got me started I love your video’s--. Also NO SUGAR OR CARBOHYDRATES ☝🏼at all 👏👏

[@sharminrahman8038]

I am an abstainer when it comes to sugar. I am not a carnivore, but I so appreciate this channel and your video. I have tried quitting sugar many times, I am on my third attempt of sugar quitting. I have noticed by doing 36 or 42 hours fasts help with sugar cravings. when I see pics or videos of meat, it makes me salivate but not when I see sweet foods when fasting.

[@sanctified47]

Love crispy beef fat! I use the air fryer feature of my over 😋

[@saltedllama2759]

A lot of times when people are struggling on carnivore, the first issue is that they aren't being honest with themselves. They are still having sandwiches, or pizza, or sweets from "time-to-time," or caffeinated beverages, or smoking, but it's actually enough that their body is trying to utilize carbs as the primary energy source while storing fat. Furthermore, the reward-center of their brain will maintain that addiction and crave every few hours, so they end up fighting themselves. Another trap is people staying up late, in bed, doom-scrolling on their phones. That blue light and steady stream of dopamine triggers elevates cortisol (stress hormone) levels which can throw off our sleep, and our metabolism. That is a small thing that can have dangerous results. This all leads to the "it didn't work for me," syndrome where people give up. Biologically and physiologically, carnivore CAN'T fail human beings when done correctly. Sometimes we need to be called to the mat and not just affirmed and coddled all the time. I have to face this myself! I have to others, and have had them do it to me, where we legit hold one another accountable for what we are eating. From grocery shopping together, even viewing bank statements to ensure no one is cheating lol. That sounds extreme, but if you are someone who struggles being honest and accountable with yourself, you need that monitoring - if only for a short while. When people aren't losing weight - assuming weight is an issue for them - there is usually something that can be found in their diet or routine that is inhibiting their progress. It isn't that your body is so uniquely snowflake that it refuses to lose weight. EDIT/FOLLOW UP: And it doesn't have to be micro-managing forever. Sometimes carnivores get so into that side of it that they forget the part where this diet makes them feel great, makes them healthier, period. They create entire social media or Reddit threads about the nanograms of micronutrients they need to get (that they probable don't even understand) and become obsessed until they screw everything up in a totally different way. Just do the real work to the point that the cravings and self-eval dishonesty become a thing of the past. Also beware of under-eating too. That can throw hormone levels off, slow down the metabolism, and cause a different set of problems. That aside, carnivore isn't complicated. Eat intuitively with mostly fatty red meat - you won't crave, you won't need motivation or willpower, you will feel better, you will lose weight, you will be healthier.

[@suzanbak1]

Yes. Stress monitoring & cortisol effects .. also surprising. Under eating.. many factors & effort to face.. trial & error. Serious truthful self evaluation . You are right on

[@saltedllama2759]

@@suzanbak1 Well said! And it doesn't have to be micro-managing forever. Sometimes carnivores get so into that side of it that they forget the part where this diet makes them feel great, makes them healthier, period. They create entire social media or Reddit threads about the nanograms of micronutrients they need to get (that they probable don't even understand) and become obsessed until they screw everything up in a totally different way. Just do the real work to the point that the cravings and self-eval dishonesty become a thing of the past. SIDE NOTE: You make a good point about under-eating too. That can throw hormone levels off, slow down the metabolism, and cause a different set of problems. That aside, carnivore isn't complicated. Eat intuitively with mostly fatty red meat - you won't crave, you won't need motivation or willpower, you will feel better, you will lose weight, you will be healthier.

[@lynnedavenport3298]

I've added sporadic exercise in August (huge change for me). I will be more consistent starting in September and I will buckle down and stop buying keto crude since I'm responsible for shopping and cooking everything I eat. Was in agreement when Dr. Berry said all processed keto foods are a lie Only whole food is really food and I'm going to stop buying keto treats and focus on meat, eggs and seafood in September.

[@Moonbeamglider]

So helpful, thank you, I’m fasting well but some days it’s tough, I now realise other stress levels affect the fast. So when it doesn’t feel good I break the fast. Thank you so much, I’m 76 in the UK.

[@suzannereeves7768]

Great video. After watching this, I’m giving up my daily Fage yogurt! It still has carbs and sugar and I know deep down it’s been stalling my weight!

[@susanbeckius3556]

So thankful for you! I have all the same junk in my head and I needed to hear this to help me weed through the need to "be perfect" which causes me to stumble every time.

[@CleanCookingwithKathie]

Newbie here! Super helpful. Gonna try carnivor. Finding ONE goal to focus on. Thank you so much!

[@barbarar3338]

I tried butter bites for a few months-and grew a new layer of 5 lbs of subcutaneous fat. Now I feel like a butterball turkey!🙁 It was delicious, though. Not doing it ever again.

[@juliet298]

Wise words Laura👍🏻 I’m with you with the peanut butter. I used to be able to eat a full jar too, but I would dip dates in it and eat a full back of those too🤦🏼‍♀️ Not now though 😁

[@littleone31917]

Better steaks around, more food prepared, enough meat in the house, not allowing myself to get so hungry that I will eat things that are available but not carnivore. Thank you for uncovering these for me.

[@thetawave2473]

I am the strictest carnivore I know. I do not understand how you all can’t stick with this, it’s soooo easy. I have gone 5 years and have not even cheated once except for occasionally having pizza and spaghetti and cake and cookies once or twice an hour everyday every week all year. Toughen up people🧐

[@Jujubeeshealing]

😂😂😂

[@kristinjohnson5162]

😂😂😂 I was like, whaaa??

[@grannyrsh5553]

My husband and I have been meat based now for 6 months and both have lost weight slow and steady. What we’ve noticed with keeping our carbs under 20 consistently is how the fat is melting off. Yes losing weight is wonderful but losing the fat around the waist is fantastic. We have fallen off occasionally for a day or two but get right back to eating healthy with no problem. We’ve overcome the sugar addiction and we don’t partake in sweets. We know our triggers and avoid those. We love how we feel eating meat based.

[@janetsanchez2025]

My mind thinks the same way as yours. 🤯 Thank you for being so open about it! Always think Those thoughts are my ashamed secret weakness thoughts.

[@marindagregan4256]

I started this WOE about 6 weeks ago but are struggling. Only 2kg loss, but health has improved a lot

[@generaljane7643]

You have to remember that this is not a weight loss diet. It is a healthy way of eating. Take your measurements, a much better way of tracking body changes.

[@marionallen2222]

When I want candy I drink a watermelon LMNT LOL! My favorite everyday is Raspberry!!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@Moonbeamglider]

Thanks

[@monichippewa2232]

That was great! Really needed to hear this.

[@lifeshomework8138]

My son is 3 and i mix a little chocolate LMNT with kefir and its his chocolate milk. Makes him happy

[@ambertraety1980]

I 100% have the “junk in the brain”. If I “cheat” I fall off the rails and lose my mind and binge out bigtime.

[@RRE821]

Thank you 👍

[@marindagregan4256]

I would like to be included in the September challenge please. Birthday 8 September 🤣🤣

[@365Yeshua]

Sorry I missed the live!!

[@crucible4silver]

We socialize a lot and drinking is always classic. I would like to see a video of you on how to handle going to a friends house for a party and people invite you to drink wine (sugar) or come to your house and bring sugary or carb appetizers and tell you “I cook this just for you”. How do you handle this??

[@suzannereeves7768]

Perrier or Pelligrino. I tell people it’s a wine spritzer.

[@boog.2751]

You have to not care what others think to do this...and I haven't had alcohol in 3 decades after my best friends were killed by a drunk driver. I bring my own water everywhere. You got this.

[@cinnamonparsley6384]

"Awwe, that's SO SWEET!!" But I'm SO FULL right now, let's set it out so everyone else can see how good it is!" 😉 or you could break out the glucose monitoring/ pre- diabetes medical reasons.

[@jennifernunez9741]

Anyone interested in being accountability buddies? I’m 80/20 carnivore but wanting to get to 100%

[@Beachheals]

Exactly 💯💯💯

[@kimshadlock7427]

I love a challenge!

[@DangerZone-w6y]

While it took a couple of months to dial in (for me) the amount of fuel I needed daily.. I found that.. 99% of those online "calorie calculators" based on youR height, current weight/goal weight, age and gender are TOTAL CRAP! I suggest focusing more on the Macro's rather than the calories. But unfortunately, "calories" do come in to play, but in a less broader sense. Setting a goal for your REALISTIC weight.. can be more easliy accomplished if you use a couple rules of thumb: 1) 1 gram of quality complete protein for 1 pound of ideal body weight. 2)keeping at least a 55% Fat:45% Protein ratio.. Some people find a higher (good) fat ratio, like 60% to 70% may work better for them.. some find 50/50 works great. Dont be fixed and rigid on this.. as over time.. your body needs may and can change.. Your body will adjust to the correct weight if you're eating correctly.. So focusing on what the weight scale says should NOT be a priortiy... Let your waist line and how your clothes fit tell you how you're doing. LADIES YOU NEED TO GET A GOOD HORMONE BLOOD PANEL DONE TO INCLUDE THRYROID. If your hormones are out of whack..this whole process will be a struggle and will likely cause you to give up! Get your hormones back in balance! Now for the part many dont want to address.. YOUR BODY IS DESIGNED TO MOVE.. YUP all true.. You need to get some excercise.. You dont have to start out hard.. start by walking everyday.. You'd be amazed at not only how good you feel, but how much this improves your overall goals! Get yourselves a good pair of walking shoes, comfortable clothing.. and FITNESS WATCH that monitors your activity vitials and metrics.. Heart Rate, distance,time, calories. Track and monitor your food intake and your activity .. I will suggest and tell you that RESISTANCE TRAINING will allow you to build muscle which will burn fat and that should be at the top of the list of your goals!

[@marionallen2222]

🪴🪴🪴🤍🤍🤍 love your Snake plant 🤍🤍🤍🪴🪴🪴

[@SADrehab904]

if you going to eat sugar for fuel, why bother with carnivore... i feel like when carnivore blows up to popularity and more is shown that its "unhealthy" i feel itll be bc of those mixing the sugar with it :/ will give true carnivore and its benefits a bad rap :(

[@SADrehab904]

another reason if doing carnivore and high fat, our cholesterol naturally higher... if you mix sugar/ alcohol those triglycerides will be high like we don't want.

[@dalesmith2416]

Just discovered you! I am really thinking about doing this but I am concerned about keeping my bowels moving. I am 64 years old, female. Not eating fiber will it cause constipation?

[@mauragonzalez3190]

good video....saludos desde Panamá

[@belindaschlak4465]

Do you exercise? Do you do 16-8 intermittent fasting?

[@taikowestphal8903]

Hello Laura and everybody else from Berlin,Germany, when i "fall of the wagon", it is possible to get the "keto flu" again? Greetings from taiko 😊

[@jessicamere4632]

I have been able to, after 1 & 1/2 years STRICT BBBE, add in OCCASIONALLY, Maria Emmerich's Protein Sparing Modified Fast desserts. I add in the yolks of the eggs tho because it makes the egg whites not stick to my teeth; but I'm able to use allulose & stevia WITHOUT it triggering me to go eat sugar, and it is occasionally and the longer I've eaten carnivore, the less I want sweets in general, including the PSMF ones. But I have regular bloodwork done, mine is "perfect" is what my docs say, and I've reached most of my goals with this WOE

[@shawntaymcarthur7461]

What is BBBE?

[@InamorataLuck]

BBBE= Beef, Butter, Bacon, Eggs.

[@DK-kg1fe]

Did 3 months strict carnivore starting one year ago this month. A1C dropped from 7.6 to 6.4 and all other levels were PERFECT. Six months later (at the 9 month mark) triglycerides were over 400. And cholesterol was up too. Not sure why and no one can tell me why. Of course my doctor says.....cut out the fat (which i understood was NOT the reason for high TG). So i have no idea what to believe.

[@generaljane7643]

What are you eating. Write it down, be honest with yourself, cut out anything that is not low carb or carnivore. A lot of people can’t eat dairy, if you’re eating dairy.

[@DK-kg1fe]

@@generaljane7643 I'm sure some people aren't honest but that solves nothing. I am very honest with myself and have done nothing different than I have been doing. My goal is to beat diabetes so continued to do the same all along, but the TG were so high it either had to do with not fasting long enough (doc said don't fast more than 8 hours which does seem short) or I have built up some resistance to butter (but actually eat less butter than I did at first). So just confused

[@jessicaramos2804]

❤❤

[@evagonzalez8291]

I’m 60 been on Carnivore x1 month. No weight loss 😢. I’m drinking water, LMNT and trying to eat 140g protein a day. What am I doing wrong????

[@avocadomegs4189]

How long does it take to heal hormones? I started carnivore (came from 5 yrs keto) January 1st after nursing for 2 years. Lost 20 within first few months and have just been teetering back and forth between the same 5 lb since. 3 weeks ago I cut out heavy cream bc I was overindulging and heavily relying on it no change in scale but did notice less mucous in the morning so that’s a plus!! I really just want to tone up, I was roughly 25 lighter not that the number matters but I felt great before pregnancy and was really successful losing and maintaining before last pregnancy with keto, stayed keto then eventually switched to carnivore at the beginning of the year ..Idk what I’m missing, I’m fat adapted and eat when I’m hungry. Have been tracking the past few weeks and am eating enough for my height, so I don’t think it’s undereating at this point and I’m not gorging myself, either..Overall I feel good, just holding onto extra belly fat and the scale just won’t move (despite knowing it has in the past )other than that, I’ve been experiencing feet pain from being on my feet constantly but don’t think diet will help that I am drinking unflavored LMNT packets to prevent cramps and help keep hydrated. Thoughts on what else I could be missing?

[@timvandermey4792]

Get a pair of recovery slide as house shoes. Hoka or oofos are my 2 favorites. Save your feet, legs, and back. Danya

[@avocadomegs4189]

@@timvandermey4792 I definitely need to get some, thanks for the suggestion!!

[@lisarast1853]

Until you hit menopause Calorie counting, macros, strength training, protein increases…. Vegan, carnivore, Mediterranean That midline still increases and what was once the freshman 15 is now the menopause 15

[@LAdair-td9ih]

I've hit menopause and more importantly I feel better when I just don't eat carbs and sugar. It's nearly instant.

[@LAdair-td9ih]

And I do some intermittent fasting.

[@juliet298]

@@LAdair-td9ihketovore has made a huge difference to me in post menopause too. It’s great 👍🏻 and most of my weight loss has come from the extra around my waist. Almost shrunk back to normal now. My brain is back to pre menopause sharpness too 😁

[@LAdair-td9ih]

@juliet298 that's fantastic! Yes I find ketovore days are when I feel the best.

[@kimgearheart65]

Carnivore made menopause so much easier for me. Sugar seemed to make the hot flashes worse. My midsection looks like I'm 25, I'm 56. Carnivore helped me shed chronic pain, weight and fatigue. Now I'm more Ketovore. Nothing but whole food.

[@ThomasSkokan-op2oc]

Peanut butter can be a gateway food that winds up sneaking his higher carb " friends " in the back door 🚪 , First you have to add Bread , then , of course , his eternal life partner Jelly , & before you know it cookies & crackers & then even peanut butter cups & candy & even ice cream.....Then all is lost & life becomes a 24 -7 carb party 🎉🥳🎉 🍩🍩🍩 until you decide this redundant carbaholic addiction is no longer really anyb fun at all ! Honestly getting in touch with how your body actually FEELS before , during , & after can help you nip the next addictive binge behavior in the bud , before it escalates .... I feel like starting CA. No not Calif , Carbaholics Anonymous ......Much more insightful than Overeaters Anonymous, which doesn't seem to get too far most of the time , as they promote the low fat , caloric restricted diets that haven't worked very well for most people , who try , as you say to limit sweets , rather than just simply abstain....

[@JanTrammell]

Can you eat Velveta on carnivore

[@TheBarefootCarnivore]

Velveeta is full of yucky ingredients- it is a 'cheese product', not really cheese

[@GreenKnight7]

When tubers do the “because “ thing, I feel like I’m being manipulated. 🫤