Week 3 Carnivore Disappointed and Confused

[@maps630]

I am amazed by all the positive, helpful comments in this community. I am sticking around for you and this community. Thank you for all of your encouragement. I am headed toward keto/carnivore, and the scale is very demotivating. Thank you for telling me to stay away from it. Since January 2023 I am down 2 pant sizes. I need to look at that, not the scale. Thank you again for the encouragement.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

First, I'm sorry for being delayed in my response. Dropping 6 videos as the same time, and not being sure who would watch, did not prepare me for the number of comments. I too, think that the community on this comment line is awesome. I know that I am not an expert, but I know I can count on the others to fill in the blanks. Thanks for watching.

[@anthonyparmentier]

Don't worry. Keep going. Keep off the scale ;-) You're doing great, have a little patience. Don't draw too much conclusions before the first 30 days are over. Don't focus on the weight loss. Stick with the carnivore thing. You will not regret it.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks for the encouragement Anthony. It's hard for me to stay off the scale because I tend to be very goal oriented and I record everything. Overall, I'm really happy with the weight loss and the drop in pants size.

[@nomadiavan6560]

@@RalphKnowsCarnivore Focus on the deliciousness of the steak and lots of butter.

[@Fun-pf9lw]

For the loose stool, don’t have the rendered liquid fat from the bacon or meat. Have cold butter instead. And I reckon you’re not eating enough. Best of luck and don’t give up ❤

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks. I think you are right, I need to increase my intake of meat.

[@jimjoelliejack]

I’ve been carnivore since January 24, I’ve gone from 95 lb to 73 lb. Bp gone from 160/90-125/70, resting pulse of 58. Keep at it👍🥩🥓🍳🐔🐷🐏

[@trail.blazer]

You are either unusually light or very young. 73 lb is 33kg. Maybe you meant 73 kg?

[@kordelia.in.Albany]

Results will be seen at 90-days. Keep going, stay off the scale.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks Kordelia. It's hard for me not to want to measure the progress. I am getting better at accepting what ever the scale says, knowing that "good stuff" is still happening.

[@altoeager2635]

I've been doing Keto since last year. Carnivore since July-ish. And there is one thing I've learned above all else. It is NOT a linear process, and it's best to roll with the ups and downs and don't get discouraged! ♥

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

I totally agree. I can do this. Especially now that the channel has gone public and I am receiving such great help and encouragement from so many people. I really hope this channel can become a source of help and encouragement for others as well. Keep on sending us comments and keep us informed on how you're doing with it. Thanks.

[@paulmcgaw8870]

Hi Ralph! I stumbled on your vid and got some good info. I'm just starting out on carnivore as well. Been doing it for 2 weeks but no idea if I've lost anything as my wife and I are on a 4 month caravanning trip here in Australia. A mate of mine (a fairly long term carnivore) strongly recommends NOT getting on the scales daily. Start out as weighing weekly. In fact, he rarely gets on the scales now, he knows where he's at by the fit of his clothes. As for leg crams, a magnesium supplement is good. I often also use a magnesium spray. I've subscribed to your channel because we're at about the same point of this journey and it will be interesting to see how you (and I) go. I get home in a week so it will really interesting to see where I'm at. Best wishes from Australia! Paul

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Hi Paul, I hope you and your wife are having a great trip. Thanks for subscribing. I'll be interested in hearing how you do on this too.

[@josephbarker6608]

It's a old cliche but no one is undoing 60 years of damage in three weeks, just be patient and all will be revealed

[@robertprestonsr2453]

About poop: (which is really just WASTE products that were NOT consumed as the "foods" that were eaten pass through the body)... Now, I am a strict LION -- I only eat steak (like Jordan Peterson, etc.) And after about 10 days from quitting the carnivore diet to restrict to the Lion diet, I went through a week or so of cramps and constipation-- really upsetting -- but then, finally after a good elimination of poop for a day or two-- IT ALL WENT AWAY--- HOWERVER, now, I rarely poop at all!! Why?.. because ALL of the red meat - steak- and the fat associated with it... All of it is DIGESTED BEFORE it goes through the lower intestines... as in there is literally NOTHING WASTED and their is NO WASTE to get rid of....!! But this did not work at all in the carnivore diet for me... perhaps because I am pretty much LACTOSE intolerant.... and on carnivore, I had all sorts of poop issues, including vomiting while trying to use the throne for number two... (I have lost over 100lbs of fat in six months on the LION diet...) My suggestion, is that if you want to lose weight fast, go to the Lion, steak only diet... It is like a supercharged version of Carnivore...

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Robert, You have given me a lot to think about here. First the poop. I think I have gotten to the point where my movements, for the most part, are not happening as often, and sometimes are not very substantial. I guess your explanation of better digestion makes a lot of sense. As far as a strict LION diet, I may be able to do more of this, but I am not sure I can be as strict with it to achieve the same results as you. I think it's safe to say, my wife is going to be wanting a greater variety in her choice of proteins and that may dictate some choices. But I think I could start being a little more red meat oriented. Thanks for the great information. I hope we see a lot more comments from you. Thanks

[@oldie4210]

My weight loss was hampered, i believe due to my chronic histamine dumping, which caused a myriad of physical psychological issues for me and all kinds of meds tests etc. I started the carnivore foods that contained processed ingredients and spices, you know the alluloses, baking powder/soda spices etc. Then one day, realizing that our veggies, fruit has also been man made manipulation/processed. A small example is grapes for their increased sugars, tomatoes another where the pasta oficinados specifically buy a certain tomotos from italy and make their own pasta instead of ultra processed pasta. We humans have manipulated our food as we have the dogs, from large wolves to chiwawa's. Once i went pure carnivore with no dehydrated veggies ie garlic onions, no spices weight dropped fast, My pre diabetic values are now norm, blood psi is very close to norm, my urination frequency is down, and my urine volume is up. Once my visceral fat is down and 90 days is up, i will trial herbs one at a time, with my urination system as the decider. Read some good things about pecorino sardinia romano cheese, hoping that it will not cause histamine dumping.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Great stuff here. It's very encouraging to hear about your success, both weight wise and health wise after going pure carnivore. Keep letting us know how things are going.

[@Carnivore-Felix]

The benefits will just compound over time once you get through the transitioning face! Keep it up!

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks Felix. With everyone's encouragement, I know I can do this.

[@timothyolson3605]

7 years ago I went on a diet (not carnivore) but I chose to step on the scale just once a week. I weighed myself the same day/time each week and this approach seemed to work for me. In the end I lost 70 pounds and I feel better now at 70 than I did at 45. You won't regret your efforts!!

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

You inspire me. I too want to feel as good, if not better than I did at 45. Thanks for this Tim. Keep the comments coming.

[@georgemoonman2830]

Leg cramps is salt, I would take a glass of water to bed with me with salt in it Mustard is high in salt Runny stool is too much fat. I've lost over 50kg (110lbs) in 2 years.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Hi George, I've been trying to use extra salt. I've also been trying to remember to take magnesium supplements to help with this. I have purchased some LMNT to add to water, I hear it works really well to help maintain salt and stay hydrated. Hearing about your weight loss is an inspiration. I'm looking forward to hearing more comments from you. Thanks.

[@ricoramos2729]

Week 3 for me is always a body recomposition week. I almost never lose any weight but I will lose inches. Please don't get discouraged, hang in there. Also make sure to get at least 7 hours of sleep. Good luck!

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Hi Rico. I love your comment. I have always been somewhat of a late owl when it comes to going to bed. However, now that I have not 1, but 2 KZbin channels, I tend to spend at least one or more nights up till 3 - 4 am editing video so that I can make my self imposed deadlines for uploading content to KZbin. Week 3 was kind of rough for me, but I know that more is going on with my body than just weight loss. Thanks for watching and keep leaving comments.

[@oldie4210]

Our bodies will not run excess fats into our fat storage, it eliminates it, just as some get constipated from lack of fat.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Good point. Thanks.

[@foreverfornevervegan]

Hey Ralph! You seem so energetic. 😁Perhaps your body is putting that protein to good use and your muscle mass is slowly growing. It's early days yet. In the beginning, there's a lot of experimentation required to see what works or what doesn't work for you. Regular household scales cannot really tell us what weight is shifting or how, so they are very unreliable. Many people, including myself, have had to learn to have patience and to allow the body to adjust at its own pace. For me, weight loss is incredibly slow, but I don't have much to lose. I've noticed that weight loss becomes very consistent the stricter I do this diet. When I add things in, especially plant things, I get stomach problems and my weight fluctuates. If the same is true for you, that may mean eventually finding an alternative to your mustard solution, even though I know the cramps can be annoying! (With exercise and cooler weather, my legs are restful, but when it's hot and humid and hard to exercise due to the heat, they are restless. I hope cooler weather and increased movement helps you, too!) I don't know what it is, but even the most seemingly innocuous addition of a plant can throw your results off. Some people suggest stopping dairy, or lessening it, so if you're having that, it's another thing to consider. You'll be able to find what works best for you, so please be patient and in the meantime, and don't pay too much attention to the scale, especially not if you are improving in numerous other ways!

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

This is some really great advice. Your totally right. The weight loss is great, but buying smaller size clothing and having people notice how I may be getting thinner or my face is thinner, means a whole lot more to me. With all the great ideas and encouragement I'm getting from all the comments, I know I can't fail. Thanks for taking the time to leave me this message, I really appreciate it.

[@GeauxTigers2019]

Calories still matter even on carnivore for weight loss but it does not seem like you are having an over abundance of calories. I would just make sure you are are weighing yourself under the same conditions when you do weigh, same style clothes, same time of day, same eatting times before weigh ins. Also, I personally would not focus on weigh often because of weight fluctuations due to water shifts based on intake/loss or even increased salt intake from spices. I would based success more on how you are feeling and loss of inches. Maybe a once a week weight in is all you need

[@signoutloud]

Just want to echo others that suggested electrolytes! I use the Keto Chow electrolyte drops from Amazon, no sweeteners added. I add to cold or hot water. At first, the water then tasted “flat” after adding the electrolytes. My daughter suggested I pretend that I’m drinking milk - and it worked!! Now I honestly only enjoy drinking my water this way. Muscle cramps are now very rare for me 😊

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

I'll have to look up the Keto Chow. I have some of the product from LMNT. The premade LMNT in the can was a little different, but not bad. I got used to it pretty quick. Kind of like a non sweet, salty soft drink. I tried one of the packets that you ad to water. It seemed too salty to me in 16 ounces, but If I add it to 32 ounces it seems about right and I should be drinking more water anyway. Thanks for another great comment.

[@SoundwaveZabuza]

Stool - Everyone is different. May stop after a week, a month or even 3 months. Add cheese if you're doing the dairy version. Cramps - Intake more magnesium and electrolytes. Weight - Do not weigh yourself every day. Weekly at most. But most people on carnivore say don't look at scales, look visually. Some have gained weight but went down in size. Take a photo every 2-4 weeks and compare. In the end, you're going to get a lot of responses and recommendations. Whatever you do, just stick to it at least for 3 months and then go from there based on the end results. Good luck. I've started back up myself.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks for the great suggestions. Stools took longer than I thought to become more "normal". I'm kind of surprised by how it changes from very loose, to hardly any. I have started taking magnesium and I think it helps. I haven't felt any cramps in a long time.

[@nomadiavan6560]

I have been on the diet for 7 or 8 months. Down over 80 lbs. To lose the weight I eat one meal a day. A large meal of fatty meat. Then I go without eating until the next day. I drink lots of water and take a potassium and multivitamin daily. Your liver and pancreas are recovering right now and takes months to adapt to the new diet. Don't give up. A big change is just around the bend. It really is an amazing diet. The fat is the secret to satiety. You will have diarrhea but the liver and (gall bladder if you have one) will catch up. Then the fat will digest better and absorbed and now will be used for energy. So take care of the liver. No drugs or alcohol and no carbs and the liver will heal.

[@nomadiavan6560]

And to save on clothes, I buy pants with drawstrings.

[@Debbie-rp1pi]

Youyou shouldn't need to take potassium on its own. Himalayan salt or Redmond's Real salt has all the minerals in the correct ratios.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

These are great suggestions. It's awesome to hear about your progress. I would love to get to the same point in time and be able to say that I was down 80 pounds. I usually only eat one meal a day, at dinner. I find that I'm just not that hungry during the day. I know that I need to work on my dinner choices. I think that I often go too lean. I need more fatty meats. It's tough, because my wife in not on carnivore, and I try to have more variety for her.

[@nomadiavan6560]

@@RalphKnowsCarnivore I eat a lot of bacon. I fry up a pound an a half of bacon. I save some of the fat for frying eggs. My spouse isn't carnivore either. i'm down 100 pounds now.

[@playtoyappz]

I did a low carb diet last year from December to February and lost more than 40lb in less than 3 months with intermittent fasting, 2 meals a day and one or 2 hours of exercise bike every day, started from 208lb, went down to less than 153. But then my dad got ill, he's been diagnosed with leukemia, then in March my daughter found out she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and needed surgery, so I had to halt my diet in order to take care of my beloved ones and my life become a mess. Now both of them are healthy and doing ok, but I'm back at where I was before starting the diet, due to eating disorder, huge stress and not exercising almost at all. I tried to get back on the low carb diet and failed, I tried keto and failed; now I'm on my 7th day on carnivore and intend to hold on strong. I'm 54, 6.3" and was weighing 201lb before starting the carnivore diet. I lost 8lb in the first 3 days (now weighing 193) then I stalled but I'm not overly worried about that. I can share some advices from my past experience if you don't mind. In the beginning you will tend to undereat, that's wrong, you have to pay attention to how much you eat and also what you eat, not every piece of meat or fat is good for the weight loss. I'm eating beef with fat on, but I can't really eat ground beef for example, my body tells me I can't take it. I also eat some bacon but only once in a few days, I also can't eat too much of it. I eat a couple eggs and some butter with salt on once in a couple days or less. I ate sardines and some chicken drumstick. I started with 2 meals a day but my body was not happy so I went to OMAD and I feel much better. I don't eat dairy anymore, I love cheese so much is my fav food but they will cause me cravings and they also contain a certain amount of carbs which will raise your insuline level, you want to avoid that. I experienced the loose intestine in the first 4 days but then it went away, no dairy, no loose stool. Don't drink too much coffee, it's washing the liquids away from your body and dehydrates you. One coffee with butter or heavy cream in the morning should suffice to have you started. Don't eat sweeteners, will cause you to have hunger pangs, cravings and produce insuline peaks even if you don't eat carbs. Cramps are due to lack of minerals. Water weight loss is washing away your electrolytes. Eat enough salt and seasonings, you need to keep your electrolytes in check with all the water and fat you lose. I am also drinking keto electrolytes supplement, a small sachet a day in half liter of water. You might experience nausea, fatigue, brain fog and loss of energy in the beginning, all this is due to the process of ketosis when the body switches fuel from carbs to protein. It will pass, you just need to hold on, but you will feel awful for a while. If you can't exercise, walk, at least a mile daily, slowly but walk. If you can't, then step in place in your home for 15 minutes or more. This helps to keep the metabolism active. Some people will try to exercise to much, this will build muscle which weights more than the fat they lose and will make the scale to show weight gain. Some people will also tend to drink too much tea or too much water, don't strain your body, drink the necessary, 1,5l up to 2l is ok but if you can't, is not a big issue for a day. I know people who went into carnivore and gained weight initially then stalled for a couple months before starting losing. I know people who started losing weight only after 90 days. Every person is different, everyone have their own health conditions that might have an impact on the weight loss. The most important thing is the mindset. The stress is producing cortisol which will block your weight loss and make you feel terrible, sleep is very important for the weight loss, try to sleep as much as you can, don't stress yourself about the scale. I know it's easier said than done, but atm I'm in the same position, no weight loss in the past few days, it's easy to let yourself being disappointed and dejected, but you need to keep strong and positive. The weight will eventually get off.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thank You for the awesome response. You have a lot a great suggestions and insights. I know what it's like to fall off a diet after losing a lot of weight. You tend to feel a little guilty. You have a hard time getting back to doing the things you did before that were successful. Stressful situations don't help. But, it sounds like things are going a lot better now. When I was intermittent fasting, I had a lot of success. I did a lot of OMAD, and a lot of every other day. Even a few 3 day and up to 10 day fasts. I discovered that anything over 3 days really takes a lot out of you physically and mentally. However, being married to someone who did not need to loose weight, made it tough. Since it's hard to cook for one, she often was eating frozen dinners by herself. After drifting away from fasting, I really couldn't see myself going back to that. I still do a lot of OMAD, but it's really not because I am intentionally doing it. Since starting carnivore, I find that I am just not hungry during the day. When dinner comes, it's easier for me to have a meal with my wife, because she is just eating the same meat that I am, just with side items. It gets a little tricky at restaurants, but nothing I haven't been able to figure out. My biggest challenge with meals is probably not eating enough meat and probably not enough fatty meat. It would be easier if it was just me, but I try to provide variety for my wife, which means more chicken and leaner meats than I would like sometimes. You made a good point about coffee. I know I drink way too much coffee. I usually have it with a little bit of heavy whipping cream. I need to be drinking more plain water and less sparking water.

[@playtoyappz]

@@RalphKnowsCarnivore Hi there, thanks for the nice words. Oh wow I even forgot I wrote this much... I'm glad to read that you are managing to hold on great with your diet. My husband also is not on any diet so my situation is the same as yours with the meals. The hardest moment to say so was my daughter's birthday the other day, but I handled that like a champ, I made her a keto pavlova and went to the restaurant where I could choose my only meat dishes and everything was ok. Since I left the previous comment, I'm now 17lbs down, I've been on a plateau for a while but I was resilient and it paid off. Still long way to go to my goal, need to shed 40 pounds more. Gonna get there. Wishing you strength to also reach your goal!

[@deannaholt8642]

There are alot of people they say that gain weight when they get on carnivore at first. Supposedly the doctors say that your body is needing the nutrients that you are taking in and when it has gotten what it needs then you will begin to lose weight. Another scenario is you may not be eating enough fat. Just what I have heard from other carnivore videos.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks for the great comment Deanna. I appreciate it.

[@oscarl.3563]

Don't use a scale to evaluate your progress, use a tape measurer around your waist. That's because it's more reliable, the scale doesn't know whether you lose or gain water, fat or muscle. I recommend using google docs or an excel spread sheet and in the first column you enter weekdays Monday through Sunday. Check your waist every morning and enter your data in the next column of the spreadsheet. Highlight the entire column to check for weekly average and then start over again next week. If your circumference isn't shrinking you're eating too much. Simple and plain.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks Oscar, this sounds like a good plan.

[@shanditaylor85]

Keep up the great work!! Day 205 for me! I use celtic sea salt in my water as my electrolytes. If you dont track your food, you should try it for at least a week or two just to see if your hitting your protein intake. I used my fittness pal(the free style) once you log your meals, go up to the macros and see what your at, you want to hit a minimum of what your ideal weight is. So say you want to be 150lbs then you need at least 150 g of protein for the fat intake youd need to play around with some to see what your body can handle. Good luck!

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Wow, day 205. That's awesome. Your an inspiration. I currently track my food, but not to the extent that you apparently do. I used to use My Fitness Pal. It's a really good program. Right now, I just write down everything I eat, which is basically pretty easy, especially since I usually just eat dinner and that's just some kind of meat. I would be good to start tracking the number of proteins I am consuming.

[@shanditaylor85]

​@@RalphKnowsCarnivorethank you! You're an inspiration, by sharing your journey for everyone to see❤ i don't track my food to often, only to just to check to see if I'm eating enough. I get busy with the kids and forget to eat. Way to go with writing down your foods!

[@garynolandoldermanstronger6400]

When I first started, I ate three meals a day and even had snack but now I’m at just two mils rarely eat after 2 o’clock and don’t eat again until 6 AM and I am not hungry. I am completely satiated and I eat until I’m full not over full just until I feel full that intermittent fasting seems to work. I hope that helps.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Hey Gary, I find that I often "accidently intermittent fast". By that I mean, I just don't feel like breakfast, and usually not even lunch. I might start getting hungry by late afternoon, but by then, I might as well just wait for dinner. So I find myself at the end of the day in an OMAD situation. Even at one meal a day, I often don't even have that big of a meal. Perhaps with the concentration on protein, my body just isn't feeling the need to eat much. I don't even find myself craving all of my old favorites.

[@Healthy-Golden-Oldie]

It takes a while to overcome the insuline resistance. If you consume a load of proteins, you might be going into gluconeogenesis. Your liver makes sugar from proteins. Sometimes even proteins from your muscles. As long as your morning blood sugars stay relatively high and your ketones low, go lower in proteins and up your fats. Eat enough calories to not slow down your metabolism. Don't forget to adequately hydrate and to take your minerals. The loose stools might be coming from your gallbladder not working properly, so you can't digest fats very well. In that case, go off carnivore for a while and eat keto. Ad some fibre to your diet by eating avocado, asperagus, leafy greens, broccoli and such. Take Tudca in between meals and have bitter herb supplements like milk thistle, artisjoke, dandelion. Also NAC can help to support your liver. Lower your coffee intake, as coffee can irritate your bowels and cause a histamine reaction. The cramping is a result of not having enough minerals. When carnivore, your body doesn't hold on to fluid like you would on a carb diet. Hence the need to supplement with minerals, which on carnivore get peed out more than before. To educate yourself on carnivore diet, I find the KZbin channels of a.o. doctors Ken Berry and Anthony Chaffee very helpful.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Wow...this was some really good and useful information. As for the gallbladder, I don't need to worry about that because it's been removed. On the other hand, I don't know how the lack of a gallbladder effects things. This is some really detailed and helpful information. I hope you keep commenting on the videos, because I know that a lot of other people can use this information also. Thanks for watching and for commenting. I think I have the best viewers anywhere.

[@Healthy-Golden-Oldie]

@@RalphKnowsCarnivore Thank you. Yes, missing a gallbladder can give you loose stools as well. To learn more about the gallbladder or what to do if you lost it, or effects of a keto diet (which carnivore is a variety of) watch the video's on 'Kick it Naturally', Dr Berg and Dr Ekberg. Good luck with your weight loss journey.

[@brianbowman5402]

It works! Try intermitten fasting 18 hours or more per day. And only weigh in once or twice a week.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Hi Brian, This is a good suggestion. I used to do a lot of intermittent fasting. It's a little hard to sustain when doing it hard core. I find myself doing a lot of OMAD currently, but not necessarily on purpose. I'm just not hungry during the day. I hope we hear more from you.

[@brianbowman5402]

@@RalphKnowsCarnivore I consider OMAD a great way to intermittent fast.

[@raymorris952]

Don't weigh yourself every day, once a month, you can gain fluid and muscle that affected it, eat more in one sitting and fast for 16 Hours and it's not all about weight loss, you spent years getting unhealthy and overweight, you won't fix it in a few weeks, keep going it's a marathon not a sprint. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks for the comment. Very good insight.

[@Matthew-cp2eg]

Having liquid #2, your fat intake is too high, if the opposite, then too much protein and not enough fat. It does take a moment to zero in a good ratio.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Hi Matthew. Thanks for the great information. Now in the 8th week, things seem to be normalizing more. You're right, this seems to be somewhat of a balancing act. Keep the comments coming.

[@Debbie-rp1pi]

An electrolyte imbalance can cause cramps. I use a pinch of Himalayan salt in water each morning. Some Himalayan salt or Redmond's salt are both great. If you drink too much coffee you will deplete the electrolytes which will cause cramps. Too much water will cause an electrolyte imbalance as well. I put a grain of two of Himalayan salt in my water and coffee. Research electrolytes. Also a good book is The Salt Fix. Dr James DiNicolantonio the author, has also done some good interviews on KZbin. Electrolytes (salt) are crucial. Salt in water forms electricity. Our whole body including cells, heart and other organs are electrical. When you disturb the electrical current by depleting the electrolytes you get cramps.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Hi Debbie. Thanks for the very insightful answer. I will try to look up Dr DiNicolantonio on KZbin and / or find his books. I wonder if the lack of salt, ( and the electricity it produces) could be the reason my smart scale doesn't always give me a read out for things like Fat % or muscle mass?

[@Debbie-rp1pi]

@RalphKnowsCarnivore I'm not sure about smart scales. Also Dr Berg has some good videos on electrolytes

[@michaelwilliams3554]

Im going on one year dirty carnivore. The LMNT electrolytes will hep with the cramps. And if you are okay with dairy, atleast on the short term, use cheeses to help with the stools. Real cheeses are no carb or ultra low carb. Keep up the good work!!!

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Hi Michael, Thanks for the great suggestions. I have started using some of the LMNT products. They're pretty good, but I have to dilute them a little more than suggested.

[@michaelwilliams3554]

@@RalphKnowsCarnivore Lately LMNT has come out with information about containing maltodextrin, which is harder on the glycemic scale than sugars, so just be aware of that. there are other electrolytes such as Dr. Berg's or SalTT as some recommendable options.

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

@@michaelwilliams3554 I just heard about the maltodextrin controversy with LMNT this past week. I kind of address it in my video about Week 12 that comes out today. I went out and bought some iodine to test other products for it. I've been hearing good things about SalTT.

[@mysterydude2020]

If you still have runny stool cut back on the fat eat leaner cuts, cramps mustard or Dill Pickle juice helps as a quick fix but you need a quality electrolyte solution. good luck

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Great suggestions. I've always used mustard for the cramp problem, but I can see where pickle juice would work too. Keep the suggestions coming. Thanks.

[@garynolandoldermanstronger6400]

Have a high-quality salt likeRedmonds?

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

I usually have just used a standard Kosher salt, but when I am out, I will probably start looking for Redmonds.

[@athinaespensen5637]

hi been on for allmost a year now...2 mdr ago i gaind 8kg on and got a very high BP. now im eating more fat...the heart gets better. remember more fat and electrolyte

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Very good suggestion. So far, carnivore has helped me reduce my high blood pressure drastically.

[@darringrey4329]

I see no one mentioned thre the coffee try and cut down the cups per day , it appears your snacking breakfast,lunch , dinner ?? 3strips bacon for breakfast ?

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

I probably do drink too much coffee. Sometimes in the morning I will just have bacon because it's easy (the microwave) and I feel that I should have something, but I don't always feel like putting in the effort to cook eggs. Some mornings I feel rushed to get out of the house, and other mornings I'm just in survival mode because I was up till 3 or 4 am editing video. Many days, I don't even do breakfast or lunch. I don't know why, I just don't feel the need. Since cutting out sugar, I don't seem to have cravings anymore.

[@DubravkoKatulic]

Kudos Ralph. Used Keto 2015 and have some tips. Cramps - had them until I cried, not funny. Take Magnesium supplement, every other day Pottasium(if you have heart issues, check with xour dr abot pottasium), but Mg is a must. Also salt secretion is much higher in Keto (and Carnivore is extreme Keto), so dont be stingy on salt. Drink up Beef broth, or just teapoon of salt in water. That will help with cramps but with low blood pressure too (you'll get to a stage where you will feel dizzy becasue of low blood pressure, becasue Kidneys are getting rid of too much salt so Spddium Pottasium pump in the cell memrane works differently. Stool - usualy one has issue with Obstipation aka Constipation (Magnesium helps with that). Soft Stool is unavoidable sometimes, its usualy becaseu of too much FAT to Protein ratio with no fiber around. In my case if I add some salad with vinegar stool gets soft. Be mindfull of Protein intake - not to much, youl feel bad and foggy, but also not too little, becasue of stool and you need building blocks for your muscle. Now lets address elephant in the room, sarcopemnia. With any weightloss you cant avoid muscle loss, littl eo r a lot, depending on person and food. There is direct link with lofe longevity, health and movability in old age with quantity of muscle. Please please excersize, I am talking about resistance excersize, ask your dr about testosterone suppllementing and build your muscle while you can, during and esspecialy after weight loss, so you have smth to give "old age to chew on", becasue how much of it it has, thats how long you will live quality life. If you can read and watch Dr Volek and Phinney videos. Book www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Low-Carbohydrate-Living/dp/0983490708 . Take care and Greetings from Croatia

[@donriddle8393]

You are gaining muscle, hang in there. Try a little more fat with your food.

[@LaurettaMcCambridge]

You are not eating enough meat and fat ❤

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

That's a statement I think you would only hear on carnivore. lol I think you're right.

[@oscarl.3563]

I think you're over-analyzing the situation with the weight gain and your concerns about shutting down your own metabolism. It's probably just _water weight_ coming back when it's that much weight so fast. How could it be possible that you've gained 2lbs in a day eating so little? That's impossible unless you have a thyroid condition or some other rare disease. -You mentioned salt, and salt helps your body absorb water. When you have a dehydrated patient you give them water with salts/electrolytes through IV drops. The salt has caused you to reabsorb the water-weight that you lost from cutting out carbs. While it seems that you're eating very little that's okay as long as you're feeling fine and have energy and your body temperature is good. When I skip out on meals for too long today I begin to freeze. For me that is a sign that my body is starting to conserve it's energy and that I should go eat. Slow and steady wins the race. Keep tracking your progress. You've got this. Good luck!

[@RalphKnowsCarnivore]

Thanks for your thoughts on this Oscar. I really appreciate it. What your telling me is very encouraging. I think I can do this. Please keep sending the comments. Your not just helping me, but also anyone else reading this.