My Carnivore Diet Fail: Getting Back on Track

I took two weeks off the carnivore diet and I regret it. I have been feeling physically and mentally out of whack. Today I want to talk about my carnivore diet fail and how I'm getting back on track.
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[@sherimcgill5139]

I’ve been carnivore for about 4 months with amazing results and less cravings than any other eating plan I’ve tried. However, I have the occasional misstep. It could be one meal, one day, or one weekend. I tell myself that it is okay as long as it doesn’t go beyond that. Events will definitely cause these missteps, but I am determined not to let it get out of hand like I have in the past. I think we carnivores just have to roll like that. Keep going with your carnivore reset. It IS going to happen again. Accept that fact and be kind to yourself, knowing that these missteps are just temporary human errors. Carnivores for life!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you😊😊I agree!

[@HollyFrampton-gw8sp]

Exactly this. I"m a lifetime carnivore for health reasons, but I take a step off that path from time to time for special occasions and have no regret. Just can't let it be very often.

[@roser1361]

I love this!! Yes, thank you!

[@jeanninevautrin3145]

2nd day of mixing carnivore with sweets. 7 months in, great results. Definately stress related. The stressor will be there again tomorrow. Listening to you is awesome. The pain came back almost immediately. I need to learn to manage myself. Tomorrow is a new day yay

[@JennyMitich]

@@jeanninevautrin3145 it’s amazing how quickly the pain returns! Tomorrow is a new day, you’ve got this 😀😀😀

[@estherzielke3107]

It's so refreshing to have someone being so open & honest in having a slip-up, & showing that you're human & struggle at times like the rest of us. It helps immensely to know that others face the same challenges with food cravings, and some of the triggers. I love your content & the in-depth health changes that are taking place on your carnivore journey. Very inspiring!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you!

[@shecathellraizerme2022]

I got hospitalized in September they had me on reg diet because my a1c was 6. 4 mos of carnivore prior. They wrecked my diet in 4 days. How can I start again

[@JennyMitich]

@@shecathellraizerme2022 hello! Just start it up again, that’s all you can do 😀😀😀

[@doras1923]

Same girl same… It's not a cheat meal. A cheat implies that it's going to help you, advance you, make you win. Call it what it is, a sabotage meal. We got this! 💪🏼

[@JennyMitich]

That’s a good way of looking at it!!

[@mamabar6811]

Girl, thank you for being honest and most importantly, HUMAN! I made it almost a full month and then I gave in and had a glass of wine 🙈 I’m trying not to feel guilty about it because I lost 12 lbs in that first month and I have not succumbed to sweets, which I was previously addicted to. This includes avoiding a slice of cake at a birthday party, when old me would have downed that thing in 30 seconds. I admire you and you’re such an inspiration!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you 😊😊😊

[@tabiethascott7547]

Q⁰

[@mikel9741]

And here I am feeling guilty for eating a cucumber with my steak yesterday. LOL. Hey, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Jump back into it and get back into the groove. If nothing else, it may have done your mind some good to have a little break. I'm 78 days into carnivore and down 47 pounds so far. Another 45 to go! Thanks for the great videos.

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@littleone31917]

Congratulations!

[@ginnydavenport3303]

Thank you for being so open about your journey!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you ☺️☺️☺️

[@ari17]

Jenny, thanks for being transparent and keeping it real, I can totally relate!!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@MissesC47]

Another carnivore KZbinr always says just remind yourself, "just stay carnivore today, even if it's not perfect carnivore, just stay carnivore today." So one day you may have more dairy than you know you should or an extra coffee, but at least it wasn't copious amounts of sugar or carbs and you likely won't feel so much like crap the next day. You're just a real person living in a real world that has real temptations, lots of real temptations. It's a wonder 100% of our population isn't severely obese with how much food/beverage temptation is just funneled into our lives all day everyday. And that's saying something because I don't have social media besides KZbin, I homeschool our twin boys, and rarely leave the house unless I just have to or we are traveling, but it is overwhelming just how much strategic marketing there is to get all the crap in front of our eyes. Temptation is the enemy from the enemy. Recognizing that helps to turn the tide of the battle I do believe. Love seeing all your content! 💙

[@JennyMitich]

So true! I think that’s a great perspective 😀

[@wwiggins65]

I am going through the same thing right now. Started Keto the middle of July and then Carnivore the middle of August, stayed very strict with no cheats through last week and have lost 34lbs. Beginning of October I took a week of vacation time to visit my daughter and grands and stayed the course, returned home and had actually lost 2lbs. Then, in the last week, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to mexican food, including margaritas. One meal turned into two. I am now paying for it with joint pain and my IBS flaring back up as well as no energy and just feeling terrible overall. The ecstasy was definitely NOT worth the agony! We are now out of town again for a week and will be eating in restaurants all week so it's going to be a challenge to get back on track, but I'm going to do my best because I hate feeling this way. Thank you for sharing and showing me that I am not alone in my mistakes!

[@JennyMitich]

You’re definitely not alone!! I’ve been back on full carnivore since Wednesday and I’m already feeling so much better😀

[@leesanders1619]

I needed this video. I’m carnivore/ketovore. I fail at least one to two days every week. When I say fail, I’m usually just keto. I usually eat some fruit with my kids. It’s good to know that we all get back on the horse when we fall off.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello! I wouldn’t consider doing keto failing, I think you’re doing great 😀😀😀

[@ronasilverstein319]

Jenny, I have been struggling with carnivore myself ever since I had covid. I never added the sugar foods, but I had beef aversions for the first time. Ate lots of fish, chicken, fruit, and nuts. Not doing well physically. I, too, am restarting carnivore. Thanks for the encouragement. I wish you the best!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and I’m sorry you’re struggling! I would be very unhappy if I had a beef aversion as I eat it everyday 😭 but we can do this 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@davidmoran7827]

Sometimes falling off the wagon is good because you feel so bad physically that it's a pretty strong incentive (and reminder) about why you eat clean.

[@JennyMitich]

For sure! I completely agree👏🏼

[@devgohil1443]

I thought I was immune to stress eating... turns out I'm not haha. I was really stressed last Thursday and ended up straying from BBB&E and ate a lot of dark chocolate. It's very hard for us carb addicts to stay the straight and narrow path when we're literally surrounded by sugar and processed food. Hang in there though. We're both back on track and we got this.

[@JennyMitich]

Same!! Stress really messes me up, I thought I had it under control but apparently I did not😂😂 I am doing much better now.

[@APisMe]

We all fall. I just went on my first vacation ever and I was NOT carnivore and was not planning to be for that week. I wanted to eat, drink and enjoy and I did. So, I'm sitting here today with my carnivore breakfast, getting myself back on track. The carnivore wagon will always be there for you.

[@JennyMitich]

Heck yea! I think it’s good to do that once in a while, and I’m glad you had a good vacation😀😀😀

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Y do we need to eat SAD to have fun/treat/enjoy ourself? We need to figure this out. It’s key Im sure. I haven’t found the answer yet, no lol

[@littleone31917]

​@@YeshuaKingMessiah It takes a whole reset of our thinking about food. In my limited carnivore experience, the immediate headaches that follow sugar consumption are working to help me redefine "fun." But the addiction is powerful, so the headaches have not entirely conquered the physical and emotional dependency I have.

[@SarahReisdorf]

Appreciate these types of videos. Helps to see how others handle some of these tougher situations. How they go off course and find their way back!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@markwhite6782]

I'm not full carnivore but close. I will be honest to say my weakness is sugar. I will go weeks without sugar then give in and eat sweets and a lot of them. I feel so guilty after I do this but like you I just get back on track. I used to eat Fruity Pebbles or some sweet cereal daily along with Dr. Pepper and I have now gone 2 years without either so I've done OK but those darn days that I crave sugar or coffee creamer come back to haunt me. Hang in there Jenny, your not alone.

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you for the encouragement 😀😀😀

[@shaunnabentley9044]

The “emotional eating” comment really spoke to me!!! When I’m stressed I just want to eat crap to get that dopamine hit! I’ve recognized this pattern and more and more have been able to stop myself but not 100% that’s for sure, but knowing is half the battle! 😃

[@JennyMitich]

Same! I wish I was one of those people that didn’t eat when they were stressed out but I eat everything under the sun😫

[@BeefBossSweden]

I can absolutely relate to this. I used to struggle a lot with this, but you can overcome it with time!

[@lesliescully3544]

Love your honesty! You are describing me when I start down a non keto path. Loved the old sleeve of Oreos. They were old and stale, but I ate them anyway. 😂.

[@JennyMitich]

😀😀😀

[@marthab7059]

Do not beat yourself up! We tend to remember (or only hear from) the “perfect” keto/carnivores… therefore, when we fall off, we feel like bigger failures! I’m here to say that I have fallen off many times this past year of carnivore. Some worse than others--the beautiful thing is that you hop back on and keep trying. It’s a marathon not a sprint. No perfection just a work in progress! Thank you for being real❤️

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

If u get results, u can do this

[@msbeecee1]

Omg I know I can't handle treat "substitutes." Those things just make me want the "real" thing. Thank you for keeping it REAL ! 💯 U are role modleing being authentic & honest.

[@JennyMitich]

Same!! I really cant do the treat substitutes, it always throws me off

[@TeeAnn]

I was prepared for clickbait “I ate some broccoli” but you did it up right! You’ll get back there, it is really hard with children :) I am now 60 and retired and my husband is vegan, so I dont have much stress or anything tempting around. Love your channel, you keep it real!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@tammimesce]

Hi Jenny, You are looking as beautiful as ever, so the slip ups did not affect your skin apparently:). If I had started carnivore when I was younger and more hormonal, I know I would have had many times like this. Now that I'm an old lady, I don't get tempted by sweets or junk food. My temptation is wine (which is sweet actually). I tend to have a couple of cheat days a month where I will drink a lot of wine😬 You are doing amazingly well with all that you have on your plate!! I commend you for staying strong and getting back on track. It's all going to work out just fine. When I look back at the stupid things I stressed about when my kiddos were little, I'm embarrassed and wish I could have let it go. Whew - long comment. But I appreciate your videos. We are all in this together!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@kristimulroe8814]

Thank you for being so real!❤

[@JennyMitich]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tracym6784]

I appreciate your content. I’m a school cook and surrounded by food all day. I fall off the wagon often but it’s better than giving up completely! Videos like yours help

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you 😊

[@mdchristman1]

Thank you for your transparency! I've been struggling this month. Hubby brought home some chocolate one of his employees had gotten him from overseas and I've had several pieces several times. I'm not beating myself up but I've asked him to not do that again because I can't have just one. And if they are in the house I WILL eat them if I'm for some reason(stress) craving bad things. I can not moderate!! Best to not have anything in the house that's not carnivore. Glad to see someone else is human👍

[@JennyMitich]

I also cannot have just one. If there is chocolate in this house, I am going to eat it😭😂 I think the month of October is difficult on a lot of people

[@kattiderouchie4988]

Thank you Jenny!! Falling off track happens it’s a long journey for a carnivore lifestyle and there are going to be bumps here and there. Just need to get back on and keep looking forward. Humbling video greatly appreciated!!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you ❤️

[@INFPGamer]

Thank you for sharing with us and reminding us the difference between what we see on camera vs real life

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@RibeyeRules]

@jennymitich as you were only going into the carnivore life - TO SUPPORT YOUR HUSBANDS CURIOSITY - Now you feel like you are "failing" - I say you are amazing - because you recognize that in ADDITION to supporting your hubby, and taking a DATA centered approach, rocking a KZbin Chanel and inspiring normal folks. you admit you are simply human - as the Berry's say - Huzzah!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@RibeyeRules]

@@JennyMitich seriously - BTW - post your hubby's success

[@JennyMitich]

@@RibeyeRules yes, we will be doing that sometime next year. We are working through a couple of issues that he is having and we want to have the solutions before we talk about it😀😀😀

[@thesilent1975]

Loving the honesty and the real human element. Also, the real impacts of how it impacts us so it's still a very educational video!! Keep trucking, girl!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you 😊

[@RosetheHat23]

I feel like these are amazing learning moments. They really show us how impactful these lifestyle changes can be, and give us renewed motivation and appreciation for our continued healthy choices! 🙂 Your physical/mental symptoms are exactly the same as mine, so I hear you! I wish you the best getting back on track! You’ve got this! 💪🏽 ♥️

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and I agree! I’ve learned a lot from this experience for sure😀❤️

[@gabe2045]

Super encouraging, appreciate you! 🔥

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😀😀😀

[@roser1361]

😂You Crack me up Jenny Mitich! Love the stale oreos story lol. I love how tall you are with this journey. I dint feel bad now. I only hear the good parts of carnivore and not the fails or the downs side of it, but hearing these things made me feel like a failure and a lover and that I will never make it doing carnivore. But your vids give me hope and I know I'm not alone. We just got to get back up and keep moving on! Thank you❤🎉

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@noahniang5573]

Love your transparency. It's just reminding all of us that we are human and we get off tracks every now and then. Great job!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you😊

[@jbuggy21]

I had to treat my carb eating like an addiction. I don't use artificial sweeteners or keto treats for that reason...they might not feed the body carbs, but they do feed my addiction. And so I now take a "no compromise" approach. When I get tempted to eat that one french fry or that one corn chip, I remind myself that I'm an addict and for the sake of my health I have to say no. You have to re-start the battle after each compromise...sometimes you're strong enough, but sometimes you aren't and that starts the downward spiral. After I quit drinking many, many years ago I still allowed myself that once a year binge, and every time I took it too far. After I gave up my "once a year", it was then that I felt like I was really gaining strength. Good for you for fessing up and pledging to get back at it, best of luck to you.

[@JennyMitich]

Yes, I feel the same way! I lived on candy and Coca Cola when I was a teenager and in my early 20s. I cannot keep anything sweet in the house, no self control.

[@Nariie07]

Thank you very much for this . Was on carnivore for about a month and took a cheat day that turned to a cheat week. But i felt terrible, my joint pain and inflammation was back . So back on Carnivore on Monday .

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and welcome back! It won’t take long to start feeling better, I went back to strict carnivore, and within three days my pain went away again😀

[@victoriar9728]

57 days on carnivore. I dreamt of eating bread and rice and noodles, LOL . I had a small boiled sweet potato and it raised my blood sugar! I also eat 1/2 cup of blueberries with Greek yoghurt. these are my cheat meals:) I eat green veggies sometimes and nuts and my body is okey with it. I do not want to lose more weight coz my face and neck become more wrinkly:) Carnivore killed the cravings for me so it is the best diet i have ever been.

[@tamtam7546]

Hi Jenny. Love your channel. Your content has really helped motivate and encourage me on my journey to eating healthier thru carnivore/keto, so thank you! Building the rolodex in the mind is so spot on. Feeling good on keto makes its worth avoiding the days when you want to eat high carb/sugar. Cheers to you and keep rocking it! ❤

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@MzVicky]

I've been trying to get back on carnivore but ever since my mom gets sick, I find myself grabbing whatever I can to calm my stress, mostly sugar. I really have got to get back on it. Thanks for sharing and for helping us all feel better that we're not alone when we stress eat or fall off the wagon.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello, and you are not alone! I feel the same way when I am super stressed out. Yesterday, I had a work situation that made me very angry and I found myself craving chocolate. But I made it through the cravings and ate fish instead LOL.

[@heatherbeaumont1802]

I appreciate this video. I was doing really well for about 2 months and just fell off the wagon as well. Starting back today. Trying not to beat myself up about my fall from the program. You motivated me to stay strong and prioritize the way I feel eating carnivore vs. eating gluten, sugars, and alcohol. I like the Progress, not Perfection thought. Thanks for the video!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and welcome back! You can do it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😀😀😀

[@ChristinaBourque-ql8rq]

Thank you for sharing this. I just sabotaged myself the past two days while traveling. Wasn’t quite prepared and really struggled. This video helped me. Thank you.

[@JennyMitich]

Glad it was helpful! Just take it day by day and get back on the wagon :)

[@christelberg4450]

Thank you for being real and sharing!! I’ve been off the wagon for about a month with two work trips and health stress. I’m back on carnivore as of oct 27 and I feel so good. Incorporating good habits and I can already feel my energy levels getting back to normal.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you! I’m also back on the wagon and feeling great 😊

[@linettefritz2993]

Oh my goodness when you started talking about your knee pain… “Hey.. I’m still here…” I laughed so hard. Love your humor. Just remember the Chumbawamba song… You got knocked down, but you got up again… carbs will never, ever keep you down. Thanks for the laugh:) Best wishes. Never quit.

[@JennyMitich]

😁😁😁thank you

[@Laura17646]

Your honesty is refreshing and inspiring. I am new at carnivore and am feeling a lot of anxiety with the upcoming holidays. Could you do a video with how you balance kids expectations (ie Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies, Christmas cookies) and your carnivore lifestyle?

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you! Yes, that’s a great idea for a video!

[@lifesnuances8714]

I’d like to second this request as well.

[@csantam3]

Fall is hitting different here in New England- summer was way easier to be meat focused.. I miss the fall comfort foods

[@JennyMitich]

True!!

[@theskyehiker]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who falls into that craving pit once I get started. I laughed when you mentioned eating outdated food… I can so relate. Well, one foot forward is progress. Love your channel.

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you ☺️☺️☺️it was a low moment for me, but I’m happy to report that I have disposed of the expired Oreos 😂

[@BigDJeff]

I love your transparency! Thank you for keeping it real. I do dirty carnivore as well and I spend hours watching KZbin videos telling me not to do it.

[@JennyMitich]

You are so welcome!

[@allym888]

Jenny you are so awesome, enjoy your channel so much. I really relate to the things you talked about. Your transparency makes me feel much better about my not always perfect carnivore lifestyle, especially rn approaching the holidays. Thanks for being you! ;)

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@allym888]

@@JennyMitich ♥️

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

I am right there with you. When I go off the rails, it goes into such a rediculous binge & I restart Carnivore repeatedly, only to cheat again & again, because of the addictive cycle with eating sugar!! I am trying to get it under control as we speak & my clothes say that I gained quite a bit of weight. Am getting bored with Carnivore also so, thank you for this recipe. These meat bars are so expensive to buy already made. I have been without an oven for a few years, so if you have a recipe for the meat bars that can be made in a small air fryer or a microwave, I would really appreciate it!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello! I think you could dehydrate the beef in an air fryer! The beef chocolate bar recipe is live on my channel now 😀

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

@@JennyMitich Thank you so much. They look great!

[@JennyMitich]

@@Lovepeacejoy.. thank you, they’re delicious! I’m still trying to perfect the recipe, but they are great when you need a hit of chocolate 🍫

[@caoifegrace6098]

I appreciate you being honest on your journey. I am trying this woe and you discovering you is such a gem.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you so much!

[@thwilson2684]

Really enjoyed your honesty. I’m just starting my carnivore journey and had some similar set backs. Your video was inspiring to keep going. Onward and upwards.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you!! We’re only human, and we just have to get back on the wagon and keep moving forward 😀

[@carolbyrne4572]

Your honesty is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for being real!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@AnneMB955]

Great vid. Love your attitude. You do what works for you and your health. As you said, we’re human. I’m with you. 😊

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊

[@jessicab87]

I’m so thankful other carnivores are currently talking about their recent SAD binges! I’m going through the same ☹️ helps me know I’m not alone!! And we can see how much food affects us!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you ❤️I think a lot of people are having a hard time right now

[@littleone31917]

For many people, it is the first holiday season as Carnivores.

[@napua5217]

I love this lifestyle and allow myself to be flexible for special occasions and every time I’m like the way I feel is not even worth it! I just had two days celebrating for my sister’s birthday with a bit of processed carbs and I’m so fatigued and don’t want to get out of bed, but of course I have to go to work. I usually shoot up out of bed and float through my day, it was starting to feel normal and now I remember how I felt when I ate more standard American “moderation” with a bit of everything. I’ll remember this next time I want to eat processed food. Does it really taste good enough to end up feeling like this 😩 such a good reminder, thanks for sharing

[@JennyMitich]

Same! It’s so crazy once you’ve been on carnivore consistently how eating the way you used to eat will really mess you up. Thankfully, I’ve been able to bounce back really quickly😀

[@NicholeHansen]

Thanks Jenny, for being so forthright about straying off the carnivore protocol. YOU"RE NOT ALONE! I've done the same thing and am trying to get myself back on it. It's the sweets that I allowed to throw me off (and some wine). Thank you so much for sharing!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@BenjesBride]

Jenny, you’re such a good communicator. I’m hitting a reset too. Let’s go!!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@angelashaffer7429]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I started carnivore in August and was doing great for about a month and a half, then I had two illnesses back to back. I had some pretty significant stress pop up, and I've kind of fallen apart with carnivore. My body definitely doesn't like it I've got back pain and other joint pain in my wrist, depression rearing it's ugly head again. I feel kind of like I have the flu coming on and really just overall unwell. I appreciate your honesty, vulnerability, and encouragement.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you ❤️

[@deannaparrish827]

SAME! Thanks for sharing! Hoping to get back on track tomorrow.

[@JennyMitich]

😊😊😊

[@marykeller3077]

Thank you for your honesty. I fail sometimes too. The important thing is to keeping trying. 😊

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you and I agree😀

[@steve-omickelson2092]

That was encouraging. Slipped a couple times myself recently and paid the price. Joint pain, hello. Thank you!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you 😀😀

[@tashamoulton]

Thank you for this!! I've been off track for about a week...I was doing soooo good! I started out "dirty keto" too - and just kept going! Not sure what my problem is, other than I've been extremely stressed lately (sounds like what happened with you as well)...I feel like crap, have less energy, and still I keep doing it. I appreciate your honesty - and you are not alone. I'm getting back on track too!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you😊😊😊Im back to strict, day 4

[@annamccall3682]

Thank you for being so honest❤️

[@JennyMitich]

You're very welcome :)

[@petebowen9031]

Great video!!! I work 12 hour shifts and don’t always prepare my meals like I should and end up ordering out with the guys. Next day, I’ll be back with something like burgers and eggs and they’ll ask me “So, you back in your diet again?” And I’ll reply “I’m always on my diet and I plan on eating this way for the rest of my life…if I slip up, it will never mean that I give up. It’s too important not to.”

[@JennyMitich]

I love the way you think, I completely agree :)

[@RayGerhard]

Much respect! I appreciate your honesty and openness. Diet affects all aspects of life and I really like how you covered the social, emotional, and physical effects of being on and off strict carnivore. You've given me a start on preparing for the emotionally (and carb) loaded holidays season.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you😀😀😀

[@Nikwunu]

i'm going to take part in carb loaded family christmas dinner but consider it a treat and not a cheat.

[@juliegrune1375]

Dont be so hard on yourself Jenny. We are all learning from you, thank you. Just carry on carrying on. The gloomy and greyness of winter and added stress really is mentally very hard and chases many of us back to crap food... I heard a good saying once, "all my problems will have puppies if I eat garbage"😂

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you so much☺️☺️☺️

[@CarnivoreLeo]

I think many of us have treat meals from time to time. Thanks for being transparent. Glad you are back on track now.

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😀😀😀

[@miketaylor7305]

Yes I can see getting off the diet….those carbs&sugar are so addicting hard to beat it ….stay strong…pretty lady

[@JennyMitich]

😀😀😀

[@mariablundall2228]

Thanku for making this video, your doing really well ❤

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😀😀😀

[@michellemunoz5133]

I love all of your videos, but my favorite are the kind when you just sit and tell us what your carnivore week was like. All your fails and wins and if there was any progress. Sit downs are the best.

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😀😀😀

[@houston5568]

In October my hubby and I went on a European vacation; I had already decided that I wanted to eat what ever they had; when we got back which was the last day in October discovered I had not gained a pound; more then likely because of all the walking; the day we got back I got sick with a virus which had me in bed for almost two week, then my hubby got sick; so frankly both the months of October/November were a wash; no weight loss at all; gained the same two pounds off and on; so now its December my plan is stay on carnivore but if their is an event or party I will eat whatever; what I have discovered is that veggies, fruit do not effect me as much as the carbs. My goal is to loose at least three pounds which is my monthly goal; I can not deprived myself or I won't stick to it. Just like you I will start again. I'm proud of myself I have lost 30 pounds these last 4 months with no weight loss the last two months; but that is okay.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and this is a great plan!!

[@ewafrackiewicz437]

Thank you Jenny for sharing ❤

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊

[@nickiemartin5614]

Appreciate your honesty - and being real! I’ve struggled too that last few weeks being Carnivore. 3 months in and zero results. Mainly BBBFE, still not sleeping at night, itchy skin, and just not feeling great overall. Headaches on occasion. So I went dirty Keto recently & that brought on the sugar cravings and I fell off and kinda binged. I’m menopausal & I truly believe nothing will work for me right now. Sad but true. The only time I’ve had success in overall health and weight loss was when I was eating Whole Foods plant based. My challenge with it was mental as it left the door wide open for cheats and artificial sweeteners. Anyway, I’m still trying to figure out what’s best for me. Thank you for your video ❤

[@JennyMitich]

Hello! Yes, it can be frustrating because I have watched a ton of videos where the way just fell off of a bunch of people when they started doing carnivore and I have not consistently had that experience. I’ve lost 35 pounds but sometimes it was 6 1/2 pounds in one month and two in the next. I think you have to figure out what works best for you and if carnivore is not right for you then maybe you can go back to the whole food plant-based. I wonder if you are having some kind of allergic reaction to maybe the eggs? Are you using pastured eggs?

[@janetpingrey7155]

Do not beat yourself up. It's nice to hear a video admit to weakness in food. I have been on carnivore since June and our family is BIG and with three birthdays in July, three in Aug, and again three in Sept (thankfully none until Nov). I was faithful to myself at each of these gathering (mine was in Aug) because I make myself see everything as poison to my body, which it is. BUT, that said...my daughter makes the best iron skillet apple pie. She can only get a particular apple type for it in the mountains, and they went this weekend. I have already let myself and family know I am having a piece of that pie. Good luck with yourself...be kind.

[@JennyMitich]

Heck, yeah! That pie sounds delicious. And I think that’s the right way to balance it😀😀😀

[@Migdy7767]

Thanks for your honesty and being real with us. I understand you perfectly, because I spent the same situation, it’s difficult when we are around the standard American diet people and places… But… don’t give up!!!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you 😀😀😀

[@rachelsather1064]

You’re not alone girl! It’s crazy how when you eat so clean, you can really feel it when you don’t! Crazy to think before carnivore, you just accepted that feeling as normal. I get that screw it mentality sometimes too. Stress def is #1. You’ll get back in track tho you got this :)

[@JennyMitich]

I know right? It’s crazy. I used to eat candy and cereal and drink a 12 pack of Coca-Cola every day when I was a teenager and now if I even tried to do that, I would probably die😂😂😂

[@careywilliams1812]

I love your transparency and honesty, Jenny. You look great!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you ☺️☺️☺️

[@spiroxenos7347]

You’re a beast ..you’ll get right back on track..I’m sure of it ..all the best ..you got this 👍👍💪💪

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you😀😀😀

[@mariabrayton3861]

I feel like this is a hard time of year for Carnivore or any healthy way of eating. You are doing great with getting back on track ❤

[@JennyMitich]

Same! October is tough. And thank you ❤️

[@carolinebest3240]

Oh my goodness! The amount of times I've been in that place myself. That's my biggest problem. Special events or even having my grandchildren for the weekend can derail me. 🙁 I have serious sugar addiction. It doesn't take much to derail me for a fortnight. But that was on Keto. I'm hoping carnivore will be different. I'm only on day 5 so a LONG way to go. Any pointers to help avoid this in the future would be useful to know. You've done extremely well in my book. I wish I could be that good! You'll soon be back on track! I knew it. 😊

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and welcome! Sugar addiction is really hard to overcome but you can totally do it. Just take it one day at a time. I try to associate how the sugar makes me feel with the actual food item and try to remember that the next time I’m tempted. Also, eating until you are comfortably stuffed at every meal helps you to not crave any other food👍🏻

[@tiffanye6893]

Thanks for being real. I struggle like this.

[@JennyMitich]

😀😀😀

[@cindaladahling1706]

Thanks Jenny! ❤

[@JennyMitich]

😀😀😀

[@pix2.0]

No one is perfect and I'm thankful for you sharing this. And with the dirty part to. Thank you!

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you 😀😀😀

[@Im_Bennythebooman]

You have an amazing memory for what you have eaten days and weeks back 😯 Sometime I can’t remember what I ate the day before. And I can almost never remember what I ate more than 3 days past. I bought some ginkgo a few months back. Maybe I need to start taking it 😂

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😀😀😀

[@RobynMelendez]

Thank you for sharing. It feels so lonely when I crash and it helps to forgive myself knowing it’s not just me. It also helps in those on the fence times to hear your consequences. Connecting the after ugh to the F-it splurge is my current focus

[@JennyMitich]

Yea, it does feel lonely, especially when you don’t know many people following a carnivore lifestyle. For me, it’s just my husband so it’s nice that I can connect with people online for support 😀

[@littleone31917]

​​@@JennyMitichI am the only one I know personally. My immediate family and close friends are not carnivore. One family member keeps bringing home candy, chocolate mousse cake, cheese cake with strawberries, and vanilla ice cream from his restaurant. The sugar addict in me finds them almost irresistible. Since I have no history of binging, thank God, I eat very small portions of these things, but they do keep me in a state of craving, and they give me headaches and stall my weight loss. He really means well, wishing to be a blessing to the family. To be fair, he ALSO brings home delicious steaks and pork chops every shift he works, so I am not complaining! In fact, I would have a tough time doing carnivore without his constant support of my meat-eating.

[@RibeyeRules]

never stop starting! I found that REAL natural stevia - the green powder - not the white powder from the grocery - doesn't trigger the slippery slope.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thanks for the tip😀😀😀

[@HollyFrampton-gw8sp]

I feel you. I've done carnivore most of this year, but continued to have stomach issues, so gave up for a bit. Found out I have a legit stomach condition, cut out cream and some cheese, stopped trying to do high fat, and have come back on it feeling so much better. I do take a deliberate break during halloween, thanksgiving, Christmas, etc., and bounce right back the next day. MY stomach hurts and I certainly don't go crazy like I used to, because it's not worth it for me.

[@JennyMitich]

I completely agree. I am working on my plan for this holiday season as far as when I’m going to have cheat meals😀

[@ksk881]

I, too, am still having stomach issues, even though I’ve been on carnivore for almost 6 weeks. I know I have to cut out the heavy cream in my one cup of coffee in the morning and my Vernon’s Zero and my Sparkling Ice water (because of the artificial sweeteners). My Vernors Zero is paramount in keeping me from wanting sweet foods, so I hate to give it up. I feel really great except for the continuing stomach discomfort, and I’m hoping that the LMNT Electrolytes that should be arriving tomorrow will take the place of the Vernors Zero. I guess we all have our issues whether we are carnivore or not.

[@JennyMitich]

@@ksk881 Hopefully eliminating a few more things will help you figure out what’s the cause of your stomach issues🤞🏻

[@HollyFrampton-gw8sp]

artificial sweetners are a no-no for me, except oddly enough I can drink diet soda with asparame with 0 stomach issues. Any other sweetners are rough.@@ksk881

[@deborahstarnes4346]

Woo U have a full plate!! Raising the twins under your supervision!! You go girl!! Thanx for sharing your transparency ❣️ coffee is my true weakness as long as I put whipping cream …when I feel a cheat desire…There is a guy that has an ice cream??? Gray spiky hair ….won’t look into it cuz I am a career dieter …since Atkins this is my only way of eating !! Great video to really thinking ahead for the holidays ❣️❣️

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😀😀😀❤️

[@chiaradallabona9124]

Same thing happened to me girl !!! I felt soooo sick recently…. I need to go back on track because my stomach pain came back!!! Thanks for sharing your experience with us ❤ let’s get back on track together 🎉

[@JennyMitich]

Heck yea, let’s do it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@chiaradallabona9124]

@@JennyMitich we will be back on track darling!!!😎😎😎😎everything will be alright 💋

[@JennyMitich]

@@chiaradallabona9124 😀😀😀

[@Pk-mu8ij]

Yesss I want to get back on track. Going back. No more anything sweet! Nothing. It set me off the rails

[@JennyMitich]

I feel you, I have to stay super strict

[@craftEnurse]

Thank you for being so open. You got this! I’ve been doing a mix of ketovore and carnivore. I do allow myself stevia in my coffee but hope to cut that out one day. I do a fair amount of dairy as well. Allowing myself to have these things and occasionally berries and some veg/sauces keeps me consistent. I could probably benefit from lion diet or even BBBE but I’m not ready yet.

[@JennyMitich]

Hello and thank you!

[@littleone31917]

Sounds like me!

[@johnbraun1719]

Yes the donuts at Edward's are amazing. I raised my kids in McHenry and would go there every year.

[@JennyMitich]

They are so good!!

[@kmf_1983]

Hi Jenny! The reason I watch your channel is bc of you talking like this! You are different and cool and so real. I like all different types of videos not just carnivore stuff! We all have ups and downs it’s life don’t beat urself up I think as long at it’s not what we do the majority of the time. I feel you on the hangover ugh 😑

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you so much😊

[@gillsimpson4976]

Jenny - you are a human being doing the best you can. I know how it goes. We all do. 😊xx

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you😊

[@virginiaolson1368]

Thank you for sharing and being human.

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you :)

[@andrejtadic3088]

I believe the biggest mistake people do when starting a carnivore diet is counting the days.Starting a diet this restrictive needs to be a lifetime commitment type of mindset. If you truly want to do this diet you need to have a real reason for it. It cannot just be for weight loss purposes. For me I've being doing it for a over a year and I just can't see myself going back. It has cleared a lot of auto immune problems for me. The weight loss was just a bonus to be honest. I wish you all the best , and believe you can get back on it. But again , I'd recommend an approach where you stop counting the days. It will make a difference I promise. Of course you'll always know roughly how long you've been on it.But putting an exact time line just puts you in a position for failure in the first place.And a lot of times failure will simply make you realize how great you felt when you where on the diet in the first place!

[@JennyMitich]

I agree, it needs to be a complete lifestyle shift😀

[@fayejacobs1043]

In all honesty it's not how hard you fell, it's how you recognize and got back up. I'm back to keto after a year and a half, I'm going through my "flu" right now. Way to go for you!! I couldn't do carnivore, so bless you sis!

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@nadantagaming2276]

Cannot fail at being who you are. ❤

[@JennyMitich]

😀😀😀

[@BeckyInCa]

Thanks for keeping it honest and real.

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@catherineboland8736]

Hi thank you for this, I feel like crap and am just starting C. My family is against this plan sighting stupid reason, why does it bother me, stressed, yet I need to do this to live...

[@JennyMitich]

Hello! You can do this. Once you get through the keto flu, you're going to be glad you did it :)

[@johndrocket]

I love how you're honest.

[@JennyMitich]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@robinmaynard1640]

I describe myself as carnivore-ish. I'm mostly carnivore but once a week I get a tablespoon of sugar in my coffee (Sundays). Once or twice a month I let myself have a latte. I started a transition in September and then strict carnivore for first two weeks of October and these have not triggered me to eat any other sugar. However part of my way of eating includes a pint of blueberries and 2 avocados over a week. I also do cream, cheeses with my BBBE. I use whatever seasonings I want. Lastly I do sometimes add onions and/jalapenos to my meat. While I'd like to lose 100 pounds I'm fine with it taking a year and a half instead of a year if I enjoy it more. I plan on this being a way of life for the rest of my life. So I'm ok with it. Finally, I have not felt any return of inflammation or raised my blood sugars levels when I've added these items. We all have to find our way.

[@JennyMitich]

That’s great! I think that’s the key, finding a way that this can be a full lifestyle change that you can maintain.