Why I Quit Carnivore

[@glowatyourownpace]

Thanks for sharing this. As a former 9 year vegan, who switched to ketovore about 3 years ago, the biggest thing I learned from being on both ends of the spectrum, is eat, real, whole, one ingredient, foods, is key. Get rid of processed foods. Get enough sleep. Strength train. Get in the sun and touch grass. Not that hard, but at the same time sometimes pretty hard to do.

[@artisticagi]

Why go from one extreme to the next?

[@tgml5986]

That's exactly the conclusion I came to after trying to figure out which "diet" is best.

[@gooseofspooks2500]

THIS! I also believe cutting out heavily processed foods is behind most of the benefit in these heavily restrictive diets. Or for some you might discover previously unknown food allergies/sensitivities.

[@tammylovell]

You were plant-based not vegan. Vegan is an ethical lifestyle not a diet.

[@Kim_1963doglover]

Your honesty is refreshing. I absolutely love your channel and needed to hear this today.

[@I.D.T.V]

Thank you for being so honest and transparent- your authenticity is what keeps me coming back to this channel ❤

[@graycochran2055]

Thank you Lillie for saying these things. I have been following the carnivore community for over a year but never 100% strict for more than a week at a time. I like to grow a garden and I eat things from my garden. I also got into fermenting and make my own sauerkraut, pickles, salsa etc… and have a little often. This seems to have helped me a lot. Thanks again.

[@Papadoc1000]

I did it strictly for about 4 months and had amazing success, dropping over 60#. I got mostly where I wanted to go, and now I'm happy to do it slower and just maintain. I'm still largely carnivore, but more accurately carnivorish. I told my wife to start that I'm not going to do anything that I'll just grow to resent, and that means I'm giving it a break for major holidays. I've also added some berries with the yogurt and will grill up some onions and veggies that are in season... 2-3x per week. I LOVE my tomatoes. I may not be losing at the same rate, but I feel better, don't resent what I'm doing, and I enjoy life. Still losing about a pound a week with 20ish left to go, but that's good enough. Good isn't the enemy of perfect, particularly since I don't think there is a perfect or if there is, it's subjective.

[@Beensash]

Yes, there's no need for most people to be STRICT carnivore all the time. That's extremism or cultist.

[@edburch9975]

​@@Papadoc1000 Congrats on your weight loss success and moderate approach too. I didn't have much extra weight to lose, but I also haven't been a strict carnivore over the last few months since the beginning. Clean-burning meat fuels my day the best, but I never felt the need to be a purist about meat-only always. Meal prep is simpler with meat, but I'll also add some sauteed onions and mushrooms occasionally, and/or lightly season w/spices. Keeping it real, without stressing about others expectations of perfection, I'm calling ketovore my progress zone.

[@davegink9222]

@@Beensash not unless someone is a carb addict. And like other addictions, eating any carbs will send them off the rails. Watch old man carnivore. He is an example of that. Talks about the dangers of cheating. But, that’s him.

[@pedmonds5389]

I ferment most of my garden veggies. Fermentation is excellent for the gut. If your reading this and don't garden then just purchase some good sauerkraut and eat a small amount daily and soon you will notice your gut health improve.

[@realsteel8113]

Nobody is more carnivorous than Mikhaila Peterson. And even she says to eat what you need as an individual. There is no outline that can define what anyone should do. Everyone is too complex for that.

[@Dendrotera1]

She olso have problems with histamine intolerance

[@jklaro101]

Crazy human diet so complex yet animals have no problem.

[@joynelbonet194]

​@@jklaro101Animals don't have the exact same biology as humans. There are creatures out there that eat stuff that are straight up poisonous for humans.

[@HelenEk7]

A lot of people eating carnivore, especially if they do the lion diet, say they wish they could tolerate more foods. The goal for all of us should be to find the diet we thrive on, which might not look exactly like anyone else's diet.

[@josephpchajek2685]

She didn't invent the diet, and I doubt she's as strict on it as she claims.

[@kasiekk193]

Thank you for your transparency, this actually really helps other people. Amazing to see such an honest and open channel on KZbin!

[@Bobbi-upnorth]

Thanks, Lillie, for NOT being the carnivore police. We all need to just get real and be helpful instead of critical of each other.

[@v2ike6udik]

Carnivore diet and "vegan" diet are both illuminati fuckup mindwash. One avoid most best foods, "vegan" promologo urges you to buy over priced ultraproccesed crap. "Whole foods, mostly plants. And you are not a cow. And keep your fridge full. After you throw everything out. Enjoy healing." Simple.

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

u dont have to announce eating plants or not eating them ur still a carnivore, its physiology not a cult ur all sheep do whatever tf u want but people wanna live online and belong to cults all by design in this wicked money slave creating system everything u do in life has to generate money or u go poor.

[@nin6246]

I completely agree -- I actually prefer for people to experiment so that we may discover the most optimal diet. Without experimentation, how will we ever know the truly best diet possible for humans? I'm not quite convinced that we need carbs at all so I follow a diet more consistent with Dr. Anthony Chaffee rather than folks like Dr. Paul Saladino (who I have tremendous respect for).

[@boyscout-p3u]

the truth loves criticism tho.

[@v2ike6udik]

@@nin6246 optimal diet is accepting that one is an id10t. Most ppl are not self aware wit inflated egos, so they everything wrong, and pass that bs to others.

[@joannsmith9]

I’m old enough to be your grandmother but I’m so proud of you for being an over-comer I think you are adorable and the content was very enlightening, as well.

[@SucculentFame]

Thank you so much for your transparency, Lillie! I have tried both ends of the spectrum, and over the past five days, I’ve gone back to a pure carnivore diet, but it felt so wrong. Portion control is a real struggle for me, while my husband, who is an omnivore, doesn’t have any issues at all. He is just great with portion control and never has any problems stopping when he’s full. In fact, he doesn’t even seem to monitor his portions. He naturally serves himself smaller amounts and rarely goes for seconds. If anything, he seems to enjoy eating less than I do. I really should learn from him, but it’s hard. Anyway, wish me luck. 🤞 I’m going back to an omnivore diet. I love your honesty, Lillie! Thank you so much again!

[@Jimwin2]

Something I value more than just about anything is transparency and honesty. Which is extremely hard to find these days. Lillie, as long as you’re doing that you’ll always have my support! Keep it up sis!

[@patricke.987]

You figured out that this journey is all about you. What your body can accept. I started my journey to get off diabetic meds. They were harming me. So I went to low carb. It evolved to ketovore. I went carnivore too. But it didn't work for me. I am carnivore but with a few fruits and selected veggies. Seed oils and flour are out! I tried and tried, and I shorted it out! What works for me with many things. 1 year later as a 54 y.o.man. I lost 96lbs out of 125lbs to lose. All my issues are gone and I am off the meds. The only thing left is the oxalates' dumping issues. So, I am now deeply into controlling my oxalates intake to below 100mg per day. It really makes a difference 😊

[@tammygonzalez9313]

How do you stop the oxalate dumping?

[@patricke.987]

@@tammygonzalez9313 You can't stop it. You actually need to eliminate them. Oxalates are mainly in plants. They accumulate inside your cells and they are eliminated only when on Ketosis. It's a real thing. Good data on it because it's the cause of kidney stones. But you can mitigate it. I suggest you research YT for the channel EONutrition. About 1 in 6 people are REALLY affected. Keto or Carnivore Flu... It's Oxalate dumping symptom! No shit! LOL!

[@annbaker9059]

How do you control it?

[@patricke.987]

@@annbaker9059 When the symptoms come up. You eat a few carbs(10g) and a few oxalates (max 25mg) For me, Fruit works the best. In my case 100g of whole cherries or Strawberries works. It takes off the edge. Less oxalates are eliminated. The dumping comes in cycles. Every cycle is less severe then the previous....providing you don't eat a ton of oxalates. max 150mg per day.

[@tammygonzalez9313]

@@patricke.987what causes the oxalates for the most part if we’ve been doing carnivore for 10 1/2 months?

[@BohemiAnnA]

You make me laugh. I think you have a happy life, and that makes me so glad for you. As a carnivore who tried so many ways to ‘get it right’, I have appreciated finding you here a few years back. You added to my life.

[@Paul-i2s]

I started carnivore/keto. Prob 80 carnivore 20 keto. My A1c was 7.6. Was the heaviest I’ve been at 224. After 90 days I’m down 34 lbs A1C is down to 6.2. My labs were greatly improved, my doctor was impressed. My energy level has improved greatly , my sleep lots better. I have added blueberries, strawberries to my diet for sweet tooth😊. I keep portioning to one serving My goal weight is in sight. I say there’s no one diet for everyone , but an overwhelming number of folks have done great on carnivore lots have done well on keto. I say try something to see if it improves your health. For me Carnivore is working well.

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

I have a VA doctor and he always says my cholesterol is high. Send me home with pills every year. I never take them. But I never stuck to a carnivore diet just because of that I don’t know just getting the negative words putting in my ear, always leaves methinking I’m doing the wrong thing. You get laughed at if you tell him well I watched this KZbin video that said carnivore diet was good. Anyway, just thought no worries.

[@Paul-i2s]

@@MotoBaumVirginia I try it without telling my doctor, and then see what the test results say. Then when he asks I tell him what I’m doing 😂

[@toeveryseason6932]

That makes perfect sense Lilly. I started off a strict Carnivore a year ago to resolve medical issues, which it did. I've now reincorporated onions, zucchini, yellow squash (all low on the glycemic chart), apples, and home made yogurt. I eat such minimal amounts of these foods that they're really insignificant. I'm 6' and hover right around 175 lbs (down from 260). I consider myself to be Carnivore, or at least meat based. I don't care what people say...this isn't a competition. Good video. Thanks.

[@kruelz3143]

If its not a secret, what type of medical issues?

[@hoboonwheels9289]

If you feel good that works for you😊

[@Madonnalitta1]

...not a competition. Exactly. Know your body, and treat it well.

[@c4caffeen134]

@@Madonnalitta1 I so agree, everyone's body & genetix are different. I have to stay closer to meatbased due to my ongoing problem but I think it's healthy to add in some variety that works for your wellbeing

[@igloozoo3771]

That really is what Carnivore is. It should be treated as an elimination diet not a restriction diet. If you don't have any issues with those vegetables, there is no reason you need to stop eating them just to follow Diet Dogma.

[@lindabell6954]

Thank you Lillie. Keep sharing your successes. You are loved and appreciated.

[@Rochesterhome]

Thank you, for your honesty. I never counted grams; I just started the carnivore program on 5/15/23, right after they put six (6) stints in me. I'm Italian, so no pasta, bread, or ice cream was like getting tied to a post and whipped. I was 240 pounds then, and I lost 30 pounds in 6 weeks. Before the carnivore and weight loss, I couldn't squat down to get things out of the cupboard without knee pain; I had terrible leg cramps while lying down; bad heartburn; itchy skin; I would frequently wake up with vomit in my mouth; I slept 3 to 4 hours a night; and I craved sugar. Now, after almost one year, I take no medicine; sugar doesn't control me. My blood pressure is normal, I sleep like a child (5-7 hours a night), I do my squats every day, I walk my golf rounds carrying my bag, I can get in and out of my fishing kayak, I never have leg cramps, heartburn or vomiting during sleep. Recently, I started incorporating milk, very little raw sugar, Sunday sauce, and homemade bread into my diet, and holiday sweet treats. I have noticed I feel extra full longer when eating them. I also get leg cramps and heartburn after eating sweets and fight the sugar cravings again. I've gained five (5) pounds too, which I can't lose. So, I've limited myself to a lower carbohydrate frequency again, and everything is back to normal. Oh, I drink two large cups of coffee every day with heavy cream only; that's always been non-negotiable. The important things to consider are personal. Once you eliminate the unhealthy foods and feel the difference, you'll know the difference between what your body needs and want you want. Once you determined your addictions that are causing you discomfort, coming off the wagon slightly is a train ride that speeds up. Now I understand what an alcoholic, or drug addict, goes through.

[@rickybobbytexas3487]

Congrats on your focus and results! I definitely hear ya on the cravings after staying away from sugar and then having some. I think the cravings are worse than when originally stopping.

[@orchidmuse]

Wow, congratulations to your success! I know well what you're talking about - I myself can't have any flour/dough products, no dairy, and no sugar or fruit: if I do, I am like 1kg heavier the next day. So no carbs for me. For you as Italian it's even harder to quit carbs, but if it's life saving, go for it! Good luck, be strong and stay fit! 👍

[@Tchild2]

This is what I read before I expanded your comments - " I couldn't squat down to get things out". LOL. Anyway. Well done!

[@jimtipton8888]

That leg cramp and drug addiction part of your comment resonated! Congrats on your success!

[@michaelschmidt6536]

So many words of truth here. I’m sure your story resonates with minimal 75% of the readers. Stick to THE truth and you’ll conquer.

[@ammonitelight]

A note about ferritin: it's what is called an "acute phase reactant" that can indicate inflammation or infection and elevation doesn't necessarily mean you have too much iron. Ferritin levels will go up because of excess inflammation.

[@dodyh657]

Interesting... But she eat mostly low carbs which should have resulted in low inflammation in her body. Usually carnivor has low inflammation in their bodies.

[@uyouhaveyou]

@@dodyh657 But at the end of the video she explains that she experiences stress and anxiety, so maybe there is inflammation respectively from a source or sources. And we are all different.

[@MrTeapotpixie]

@@uyouhaveyou a carnivore diet lacks magnesium which is the best nutrient for anxiety.

[@uyouhaveyou]

@@MrTeapotpixie I can believe this. Carnivore is an extreme position which i can see would be a way to maintain muscle if most all else was aggravating to the body for whatever reason - to be done with caution, and i would think only for as long as really needed. Being omnivorous i can only assume ensured our survival, and i believe those who "continued" were able to eat a variety of foods supported by their gut flora. I can see that antibiotics and processed foods - esp as mostly carb based - have f-ed a lot of people up over time. It's a bit of a crawl back, and those applying the concept of carnivore might ought be mindful of the various things they deny themselves that enhance a healthy life, microbiome included, like as you suggest, the various types of magnesium.

[@CorMorse]

@@dodyh657 I've read an article recently from a Harvard journalist. Wish I still had the link but the one take away I got from it was there wasnt much of a difference in blood work between a high carb diet vs a low (45% intake of carbs) diet. I'm not highly educated in what/how our bodies break down and convert molecules into different vitamins and minerals, but it seems like you really have to go all in with a carnivore diet if you think youre gonna use it for any ill health reversal.

[@pastortodd1964]

I am grateful for your honesty and transparency! Keep spreading health and joy.

[@JPs-q1o]

This chick is woo-woo to the max!

[@travis1russ]

Reading the title. I didnt think I was going to like this or you. Having watched this I am glad I did. You are someone that would be amazing to have in ones life. You are amazing. Tha k you for sharing your story.

[@JPs-q1o]

This chick is woo-woo to the max!

[@Texasdonna]

This video is a GEM. Thank you so much for unfolding so much of your experience in detail, and for upholding integrity in the carnivore space!

[@l-pv5793]

😂

[@juliechartier8689]

Dear Lillie, I’m so happy that I found you. I lost 30 pounds five years ago but I started creeping back into sugar and carbs and gained 10 pounds back. The ideas about your meals really help me. I’m binge watching your other posts. Your perspective on health and happiness is exactly what I need. You are an Angel helping so many people. Cheers to me for finding your channel. You are a peach!

[@fareeashaik5218]

I agree Lilly’s a chop! I love her videos

[@fringedwellermccatintyre730]

Ah, yes, that sneaky carb creep!

[@LeaC816]

I went what I considered strict carnivore for a few months and then slowly started adding back in other foods. I still stay away from processed sugar and grains for the most part, but have had some higher carb things like potatoes and beans on occasion. I think you hit the nail on the head with the mindset of eating what makes ya feel good and not eating what makes ya feel bad in some way. On another note I have watched you long enough that I feel comfortable enough to say that I hope you and Bryce start a family one day. Y’all are just the cutest couple and you seem like you’d make such a great momma! Hope that isn’t offensive or over stepping, I mean it as the highest compliment to you both!!

[@freedomrings1420]

I like fried in butter potato slices with my eggs and coffee with honey and milk. Plus i like to add a little Bushes baked beans to my hamburger meat for supper and just chicken for lunch. I treat myself to some peanut butter cups on the weekend as a treat. 64 5'10 173 and still pumping iron. No doctors, drugs, jabs or masks.

[@natashas.3119]

Do you feel like it was beneficial to have been strict carnivore for a few months before you started adding things back in?

[@LeaC816]

@@natashas.3119 Absolutely. 🙂 I was having digestion issues and it’s TMI but meat was the only food I was fully digesting. If I ate a salad, I saw a salad in the toilet. I used carnivore as an elimination diet. I gave my gut a little time to heal without aggravation from foods that weren’t agreeing with me. Slowly adding things back in has allowed me to see what truly causes reactions and the severity of them so I can make wiser choices about what I do and don’t eat.

[@saved3671]

I'm so glad you made this video. I was carnivore super strict for 15 months, when my wright started to go up, having spots on my face , looking old and fed up. I am Christian and I started to pray for guidance. And God showed me in the Bible so many fruits, vegetables, grains meat, eggs herbs, spices. So I started to add cabbage with beef and garlic, yummy. And some fruits , and have sweet potatoes now and then. Still have meat , but I'm no more obsessed with super carnivore . I chose to trust God and his creation ,then obsessed YT gurus . I'm enjoying my veg , and spots no more there.

[@LadyBug1967]

I think you gave her wise advice. I've realized that these people that are so into carnivore like Dr Berry etcetera actually have very inefficient and innately bad digestive systems and hence they cannot eat anything but meat. The rest of us are born with innately good digestive systems. WE simply need to avoid processed food and excessive eating of carbs. Dr Barry gave his blood test on one video and he's really was lacking in certain areas and he tried to fudge around it but on that video his skin was so red which he says is due to his heritage. BUT I have the same heritage and I don't have his red skin. He lacked vitamin c and I think that's a serious lack and he refuses to take supplements so his diet leaves with NO vitamin c and his body is NOT able to function at an optimum level and his skin is completely red which probably means it's inflamed. I think you were wise to listen to your body and to read the Bible and to understand that just like all the creatures on the Earth are God's creatures so all the creations on the Earth are God's creations and they are good. 🌙🌘🌚🌈☘️🌹❤️

[@Augustuty]

wow, amen to that❣️

[@aristocraticnietzschean-ma1023]

Cool, i am christian too, the carnivore diet is like a religion, it is not scientific at all

[@scottc8152]

Thanks for your honesty and openness, I wish everyone would be so transparent.

[@Total_Body_Fitness_USA]

I've been in healthcare 30+ years in integrative functional medicine and a couple of things pop out here. First of all, your sleep issues when doing all carnivore is related to insulin. Do a fasting insulin blood test to see where you are. If it is below 3, then you need more GOOD carbs. Also, when your insulin levels get that low it puts your body in fight or flight mode and over time you can see a drop in cortisol. I also recommend doing a serum cortisol and DHEA-S test first thing in the morning. If the DHEA-S comes back low, then your adrenals are suffering which is why you are experiencing the skin/scalp issues. It is most likely ALL stress related. Some people get it and some don't. I have seen some people wake up in a full blown panic attack due to this. Also, if your ferritin is still high, then donate blood to get it down to around 100-150ng/mL as that can cause extreme fatigue. Iron is tricky, because if it is too low it will present with the same symptoms as too high. If cortisol is low, then adding in OR keeping the carbs will help bring it back up. Taking licorice extract can help with this as well considering you don't have blood pressure issues. Lastly, your gut microbiome changes when doing carnivore. When you added in the carbs you did NOT have the gut microbiome needed for proper digestion. A good quality digestive enzyme that includes Betaine HCL with every meal would have helped tremendously. Anyways, this is for informational purposes only so be sure to check with your physician for advice on the information I presented to see what he or she thinks you can do. Otherwise, best of luck!

[@LoveSchubert]

Lillie, I'm so grateful to have found you. You're such a grounded and genuine voice of reason. Thank you for helping us all to find greater health and happiness!!

[@nikigfied4939]

I'm a licensed professional for hair, skin and nails. Certainly not claiming to me an expert or infallible, but I've been licensed for 17 years and have a lot of experience. It sounds stress related from what you are saying to me. Stress was my initial thought before you mentioned it yourself. I agree with treating the source not the symptoms and share that same philosophy. However, I have had a similar problem and sometimes getting an RX to just get the inflammation down and then weaning off might be something to explore. That was the approach I took and I haven't had issues since. I hope it clears up soon because I know it's no fun. Thank you for your awesome videos!

[@LNA444]

Sorry, but what is an rx?

[@madaboutmadigan2710]

@@LNA444 Prescription for a medication

[@niellalien]

I mean, look at all the bullshit she has to deal with online 😬

[@BradPuma]

@WeavingMochakeep in mind drug options or Rx have to overwhelm the liver to work. This is why one tablet doesn’t work and 2 or more is usually needed. This action causes stress to the body as well. FYI

[@oldmexicanwoman159]

⁠scalp thing, histamines?

[@Aliessil]

I really don't care what label you go buy, you still give a lot of good information. So long as you continue to experiment, explain what you're doing, why, and how it's going/gone, I'm happy (and it's easy to search!!).

[@angelmd43]

It's a sad day when people feel like they have to apologize to people for eating the way they want to eat. God says we can eat meat and veggies.

[@markuse3472]

Well, sometimes loved ones may feel bad for someone when they see them eating junk food when they know they shouldn't and so those people should feel bad. Who will suffer when something goes wrong? Both sides. Who will suffer if the person eating poorly dies? Those living.

[@FidgetyGuy]

Worse, when you feel the need to make new videos about nothing in the hopes of staying relevant.

[@angelmd43]

@@markuse3472 God says we can eat meat and veggies. So no apologies needed.

[@JRyan-dz4fd]

@@angelmd43 I was born in the 80's, It seems each generation goes from one extreme to the other. We are omnivores. Not all meat, all the time, not all veggies all the time. The biggest constant is moderation, discipline and quality food supply. The only thing to avoid is processed foods/frankentein foods. Each human should grow their foods, have a close connection to those growing their food. We have lost that where the extreme seems to produce revelation in meaning. It's the quality of the food, not the Meat or Veggies themself. Corporations like the disarray... they end up profiting from all sides of despair anyway.

[@angelmd43]

@@JRyan-dz4fd I agree!

[@thequeensbudget]

As someone who is trying to stay strict carnivore to heal metabolic issues, I believe most of my cortisol and stress is worrying if I eat a pickle I'm going to ruin all my progress. Thank you for this video!

[@Man-u-flex]

You can eat this pickle to stabilize your cortisol.

[@philgale1752]

FFS ... be an adult .. snowflake .

[@Laura-q2k6p]

Pickles are fantastic!! Animal based is so much better with a few sides.

[@lauralou4852]

Pickles are so low carb anyway, I’d never skip a pickle 🤣

[@bullseye0112]

Maybe your body is craving the pickle for whatever is in there that will help you heal. Just cuz doctors write about a bunch of different things and tell you a bunch of different things that usually seem definitive It doesn't mean that you don't know your own body. I've tried all the different diets including carnivore. The only thing I liked about carnivore was how simple it was to not have to plan meals. I did feel my energy change a little bit and for me it just is not a sustainable life choice to eat that way. God created all kinds of food for us to eat on the planet and we just choose. Choosing food that is not with a lot of chemicals is probably the best and exercise will burn pretty much anything out of your body

[@zekevanderpool1505]

Lillie, I'm Zeke. I love this video. Your honesty is wonderful, and I think that it's exactly what the community needs regarding nutrition. I started a Carnivore diet almost a year ago and the list of things that it cleared up for me was amazing. So many things that my doctors told me that I would have for the rest of my life and just needed to manage them with meds. I was pretty strict "Carnivore" for about 4 months and the results were dramatic. But then, just as you mention, I started introducing certain things, one at a time, that allowed a little more carbs into the picture. Through that process I have found a balance for myself that really works and I am more metabolically healthy than I have been since i was in my 20's (I'm currently 54). Same for my wife--she has found a balance using this approach that works wonderfully for her-when absolutely no "diet" that she tried before was sustainable or effective. Recently my VA doctor told me, "Oh, you're doing carnivore are ya? I wondered why you'd lost weight. Let me just tell you--when you start eating people food again all that weight is going to come back." I was livid--I'm healthier than I've been in all the time I've been coming to see you and you're going to make a comment like that? The truth is, we are truly in the midst of an awakening regarding the reality of nutrition and what our bodies truly need v/s what so many of our conventional providers are telling us. In a sense, we have to take control of our nutritional health, despite the information that is still flowing from the manualized care providers. Not all of them, but a disappointingly high number for sure. I am so impressed and thankful for the way that you facilitate the discussion around all this. You are courageous and strong in an arena that can be really ugly and misleading at times. Keep it up! Our community needs it now, possibly more than ever before.

[@markc1234golf]

listen our ancestors were omnivore for a reason grandma used to say a BALANCED DIET ! Why do you form eating COMMUNITIES? Are you people all of your rocker? These diet fads are insane tbh. OUr world has lost the plot completely. Just stay away from artificial mass produced slave food eat real food and you'll be ok stop obsessing about what you eat and why

[@jentrevino3919]

What a great comment 😊

[@LadyBug1967]

Zeke, it sounds like your doctor was talking down to you acting as if you were eating dog food. I guess by PEOPLE FOOD he meant JUNK FOOD and I don't think you're going to return to eating junk food. I really don't understand what he was saying but it sounds like his attitude was really bad and not becoming a doctor. I would have replied to him: NO, I'm NOT going to return to Frankenstein food. I'll leave that to y'all to eat and then you can spice it up with meds. 🤪

[@gsts379]

@@LadyBug1967 I think Zeke could instead see the doctor's comments as a realistic warning that a person can't just lose the weight and then go back to the old way of eating and expect to stay healthy and maintain the loss.

[@Decoder2040]

If you don't eat carbohydrates and then you add them to your diet, your muscles fill up with glycogen and you can gain 10 or 15 lbs. But it isn't fat and doesn't effect your health. It's basically just sugar-water in your muscles that increases stamina. Something for people to keep in mind.

[@SavannaBanana205]

This is one of the best videos I've seen in a while. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@l-pv5793]

You just as lost as them 😂

[@caterinadc5567]

"It creates a false reality for people." This is SUCH an important point, about the real impact of influential figures deliberately allowing the public to believe something about them that isn't true.

[@tuxsax]

That's what this "influencers" bullshit is all about, isn't it? Most "influencers" are people that are selling their soul for viewers and subscribers and selling a fake reality that is almost impossible to achieve for most of their audience...

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

Do you know how to put time stamps in your comments when quoting something in a long video?

[@tuxsax]

@@virtualpilgrim8645 you just type the time and youtube will convert it onto a link. For example, if you want to refer to something that happened in the video at the two and half minute time you simply type 2:30 and it will turn onto a timestamp that points to that time in the video

[@imandan1966]

@@virtualpilgrim8645 shhh try not to speak

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

@@imandan1966 You hurt me...

[@utopiadweller]

I send you the warmest hug and best wishes for your future. The world needs more open-minded, genuine, and brilliant people like you ❤

[@isadoraharper1831]

Thank you for your transparency. I wish more influencers would have the courage to be honest and transparent. You have my respect.

[@dukealliefifi]

You are spot-on. I went from low carb to keto to carnivore. It just got to the point of me moderating my macros to what made me feel good vs what foods made me feel bad in some way. There are some hard core carnivores on social media. One person stopped losing weight on carnivore and ended up feeling almost suicidal. I think that is very upsetting and might be a precursor to an actual eating disorder, or at the very least, disordered eating. I track macros but am not so obsessed with following strict carnivore. If I had to put avlabel on my woe it would be ketovore. I have coffee and the occasional hard seltzer. I season my foods. I feel so much better psychologically not being all OCD over what I put in my body. Thank you for this video.

[@TheCharleseye]

As a primate who is neither a rabbit nor a lion, I've decided on a truly revolutionary diet. I call it the Omnivore Diet. It's this crazy approach to food that is based on the old adage "Everything in moderation." Basically, if it's good for me, I eat it. If it's not as good for me, I don't eat as much of it. If it's bad for me, I avoid it or - if it's really, really tasty - I'll have it on rare occasion. I also do this nutty thing where I don't treat my dietary choices like a religion. I have no need to convert anyone or shame anyone for not eating the way I do. Crazy, right?

[@Angeline453]

Lol 😂 the good ol omnivore diet. Not so fashionable right now tho

[@kirataylor4981]

I used to think this too, ate the recommended diet of the food pyramid, limit processed foods, lots of veggies and fruits lots of “good” carbs yet my health is declining 42 and high blood sugar and elevated liver enzymes…. It’s worth trying something different if your health isn’t optimal. I hope your diet (my old diet) keeps you healthy:) I think sugars (all sugars) might be more harmful than we realize. Time will tell just started this journey 2nd week in but so far no swelling in my legs and no more midday crashes, will follow up with bloodwork at 30 days, 90 days and 6 months see if this is helping or not. Good luck on your journey!

[@teaandcrumpet]

I like the omnivore diet too. 😄I try to limit unhealthy processed foods and try to listen to what my body feels is good for it.

[@TheCharleseye]

@@kirataylor4981 Moderation doesn't mean following a government food pyramid. Moderation means regulating the amounts based on what your body needs. The government doesn't know me, my genetic makeup, my BMI, or anything else. Their recommendations mean nothing to me. My body tells me what it needs.

[@johnnosmith4417]

100% agree with you. Everything in moderation!

[@ericapeace5505]

I also got a cgm and realized I was heading into hypoglycemia at night, and even throughout the day with low carbs. Also, my thyroid function was getting affected. I added carbs, mostly fruit and honey and starches when I felt like it, and it worked like magic. Steady bg throughout the night. My morning bg even lowered by adding carbs, I was amazed. The most surprising part, my fasting insulin went from 8 to 5! By adding carbs! Crazy! Everybody's built different. I think if you don't have an insulin resistance issue, no carbs and super low carbs may be a detriment instead of a help. Imo. I don't go over board though, anything above 150 for me personally can have some bloating effects. Bless you all on your health journeys!

[@lilolmecj]

I think you are correct that everyone is different. I can track my issues with unexpected hypoglycemia back to at least age five and think that if I had not eaten grains in particular as a child I would have done better. Many influencers in the Carnivore world have years worth of serious insulin resistance, and I think that is why very low carb helps them be stable. But we should all find what works best for US. rigid areas surrounding diet are a big problem which can pre ent finding true health.

[@bitrudder3792]

so true, we are different and I think also we might need different things at different times. Dr. Mindy Pelz is really good on this topic for women in particular. Stephanie Keto Person, is very strong and her opinions that long-term carnivore isn't a good solution - there are ways to use carnivore more long-term that can be helpful, or you can go with about 5% carbs in your diet of very specific kinds that are great for your Microbiome and other things. She's particular about not too much protein, making up the rest with fat. but you've got to flex and adjust according to your current condition sometimes. Carnivore evolved anecdotally in the public space. It is silly that people are making hard and fast rules for Everybody. Life is bigger than food.

[@ZackRamsey14]

Very much with you on this, glad you have found what works for you! The hypoglycemia of keto/carnivore should be talked about more, I think it's often glossed over because in ketosis we don't really feel the hypoglycemia, adrenaline kicks in and we don't really notice

[@hollypaulin4374]

Oh my gosh you just have the sweetest energy! This video was full of fantastic information!

[@Roarmeister2]

She reminds of somebody - "this one time, at band camp..." Alyson Hannigan.

[@GaryMeatsLife]

I'm sure this comment will get lost among the thousands already posted, but I have to say I really enjoyed this video. Your approach to the carnivore diet is similar to mine, where I am not super strict about it and I don't hide that fact. I am 91 days in today and I eat almost exclusively animal based food. I prefer to call my diet a "Carnivore Plus", because it's carnivore...plus some other stuff. I also eat 85% dark chocolate regularly in small quantities and I love that with a glass of full milk. You mentioned eye twitches and it made me realise that I had this issue several times a month for years. I haven't had it since going carnivore. I had a list of ailments as long as my arm which I don't have anymore and thanks to content creators like you, who have talking through experiences video formats, I learned a lot and got prepared for my own journey. Thanks for adding your experience here. I'll do the same, but just not as often :)

[@EarthSchoolofHealing]

Carnivore ISH!!!!! Even when I was a vegan (horrible for my health) I called it vegan ISH!!! Add the ISH and it sets you free….

[@GaryMeatsLife]

@@EarthSchoolofHealing That's a cool ISH way to look at it I suppose 😁

[@Papadoc1000]

Those who advocate strict dogmas tend to preach wildly and then disappear. Of those I've known who are militaristic about being a carnivore and over-correct everyone else, I don't know any who have gone past 6 months because they treat it as a religion instead of a series of daily choices that add up to a lifestyle. I'm at 9 months now. The lady who introduced me to it got hysterical when I didn't go out and preach it to everyone else and join her crusade. Then she lost it again when I didn't limit myself to turkey at Thanksgiving. The difference is that I've lost well over 60# and am nearly down to my goal while she comes and goes and excuses her complete abdication of the diet for months at a time and has lost and gained her initial 35# weight several times over again. I'll take happy consistency over miserable [and failing] perfection every time.

[@gem934]

@GaryMeatsFood Not lost, I found your comment. Ha Im relatively new to Carnivore way of eating, thought about it for years though. I’ve tried Paleo in the past and I have friends on carnivore. I started training again, 50 yo, nothing to intense, started to increase weight from 94kg to 104kg over a couple of months, but started to get a bit of a gut and would feel bloated after eating. Didn’t want to go strict carnivore as didn’t want to lose weight, but figured my health is more important. But to the reason I replied to your message, if you have Kefir milk, you can than still enjoy milk/yogurt drink but lactose is removed, very easy to make yourself, just track down milk kefir grains. Most store bought ones have ingredients in them I’m not interested in consuming. God bless

[@GaryMeatsLife]

@@gem934​​⁠I just drink regular cows milk. If it hasn’t come from a cow, or to a lesser extent a goat (I don’t drink other mammal milk) then it isn’t milk. If it’s coming from plants and grains, it definitely wouldn’t be falling under the animal products umbrella. But thanks for the reply.

[@alennabraley1115]

I appreciate your honesty. Its helpful knowing the truth so people know what is good and not good for their bodies.

[@kensmith3251]

Lillie, Thank you for sharing your struggle, your willingness to be a guinea pig, try things and see what works or doesn't and do it in a scientifically responsible way. I am a firm believer in learning from other people's experience. Keep the faith, we will get through this together. I have 7 more months in my one year journey.

[@trampus63]

I agree with you 100% Lillie. Basically what you're saying is common sense. Keep doing what you're doing if it words for you. You're honesty is encouraging and helpful to more people than you know!

[@lisagayhart2482]

Well I got explained that 90% meat is carnivore. If you are sicker go more like 100% . I eat a few things out of my garden but otherwise it is meat and eggs. My diabetes is almost gone . Pain is gone . If you can eat a bit of extra and you are feeling ok go for it

[@LillieKane]

Yahooo! Congrats on your healing and successes with your health. Have a delicious day :)

[@Babs42]

Carnivore is NOT this dogmatic, 70% animal products is hyper carnivore. We're not vegans and I find it annoying ppl try to act like we are for the clicks.

[@dougloring4897]

Wait I have already admitted I am addicted to sugar.while potatoes contain 10 teaspoonfuls of sugar through conversion I will not except that into my diet at most a few bites .yet as I thought about your statements I realized that all addicts flourish for a small window when going back to there addiction.maybe hours maybe days but huge amounts of endorphins are being released and for a moment in time we are in love again.just a thought about mind and body connection. Good point on being so strict that degrading symptoms can appear.most of us are a 100 times better now even with if we stumble here and there big deal always heading back to the best way of eating known to mankind.to bad some of the vegans don't stumble once in awhile and have a steak no more than 3 oz

[@gretabrunswick5566]

@@LillieKane Lillie, if you see a dermatologist and if it is determined to be psoriasis, they can prescribe an external ointment that will make it go away. The ointment’s do work. The only thing is that if you stop them the psoriasis returns. I’ve had psoriasis for decades and switching to carnivore is the only thing that made it go away, hopefully, permanently. That remains to be seen.

[@oddballgunman5288]

Congratulations! I'm hoping to lose about 30lbs... I'm down 25lbs from my worst health

[@thoughtank1019]

This video, to me, has been better than most of the Dr videos I have seen. I am 61 and I have learned that people get polarized, whether it is politics, religion or any philosophy or ideology people get polarized and they can't see beyond what they believe. I to have found that I need more carbs, but also learned that it needs to be moderate and natural.

[@track1009]

You are such a lovely genuine person , I see me in you , childhood trauma is a huge battle in your day to day life, you're expected to turn up everyday whistling and skipping through your day , but some days I just want to lock myself away and not get up in the morning 😔 I can see what a lovely person you are , I've not watched all your video's, but I'm going to try and watch your back story's. Keep up the good work ❤ Wish you lived next door to me 🙂 x

[@w1975b]

Trauma can cause physical health issues, not just mental. I hope you can find a way to process and release the trauma. Not a substitute for therapy, but no harm in adding it to your daily routine - EFT tapping. Brad Yates here on youtube has a lot of good videos. EFT tapping is free and easy to do. Just sharing the option so you know it's available.

[@track1009]

@@w1975b Will look that up, thank you

[@EdwardVarner]

Appreciate you being open and transparent. I have grown to respect your content a lot!

[@ohmylard]

Finally someone needed to say something about the lack of transparency in the community! Great job Lillie 🫶🏾

[@StrongBodymindandspirit]

It’s social media… everyone lies

[@charlesperkinsjr2]

She just simply needs new content to keep making money from KZbin.

[@StrongBodymindandspirit]

@@charlesperkinsjr2 glad someone else isn’t brain dead

[@charlesperkinsjr2]

@StrongBodyandMind33 lol let me check back in on this channel in about 6 months and she'll be saying "why I quit carbs for good" and so on and so forth

[@StrongBodymindandspirit]

@@charlesperkinsjr2 😂 deadass.

[@MichaelTPyle]

Plz put your body in total ketosis. Try eating under 20 grams of carbs daily. Personally, I'm on the carnivore plan and my diabetes has reversed and my dander (fungi) has gone away with the use of Nizoral dandruff shampoo every three days then once a week for prevention - it's expensive but worth it. My CKD is reversing and my MD and Nephrologist are going absolutely Krazy... Lol. As I write this comment, 100rds of studies are being conducted by many universities and big pharma around the world on the ketogenic and carnivore plans. The sugar association and diabetic association are out of control bc ppl are catching on to their lies. Dr. Chaffee and Dr. Ken D. Berry are my go to experts for the proper human way of eating... Praise God, Michael

[@michaelsnelling2918]

Hi Lillie another minimalist carnivore here … since Covid I have been having one food delivery a week … each ingredient has its position in the fridge and no meal takes more than 15 minutes to prepare … 8 hour eating window, never hungry … lost 20lbs to reach my target, weight never varies by more than 100 grams a week … no meds and no pains … life can be simple !!

[@annast9172]

Actually that sounds exhausting and boring, but some people like routine I guess.

[@therosen9923]

@@annast9172 Why so bitter?

[@jenz5607]

Thank you for being so down to earth and practical! Some of the extreme carnivore (and other diet plans) really seem to verge on an eating disorder because they are so restrictive and "judgy" even over a cup of coffee!

[@c4caffeen134]

My husband & I were 3 months into this when he wanted to start adding regular foods - I notice he's starting to eat more sugary foods that we had leftover before we started this & he's more hungry, eating little bits through the day. I'm just watching to see if he gains his weight back & if he wants to continue this way. I'm staying with this

[@JamieE76]

Also, ask him how his body has been feeling adding that stuff back in.

[@hughmann1927]

Your body will react harshly, any foods left out might stay out. Your body adapts to foods and the like.

[@bepreparedforwhatscoming4975]

Try to add everything in gradually over at least 2 weeks

[@Aliciaskinsecret]

Carnivore 95% for over 2 years. Anytime me and my husband add those vegetables back in we get issues that had went away. Nothing wrong with experimenting.. we are mid 40s. Being carnivore made me learn that my breast implants were keeping me from healing all the way. Got those fully removed and carnivore became that much more healing.

[@hilo4noff1]

Been there done that, apparently I need to abstain completely from sweets. I'm fine after a week without but 1 little nibble and that monster roars back to life...

[@wbeck4]

Thank you. I appreciate this video. The short “Bouncy Carnivore” videos are fun, but I prefer conversational, honest videos like this more.

[@DwightBarre]

Your authenticity and genuine honesty is a breath of fresh air. You bring sunshine into my day!!

[@jonathanwalton4168]

My wife uses a solution of 50/50 honey and water to wash her hair. It takes your hair a couple of weeks to get used to it, but it really helper the health of her scalp and hair. Another hack that works is using apple cider vinegar as a prewash conditioner, apply it 15 minutes before washing your hair. She is really sensitive to things and this works better than anything else she has tried.

[@PhyllisWalls-nr2tl]

You lost me as a subscriber. I healed inflammation so much with the carnivore diet. Especially brain inflammation, which cured lifelong depression. I'm not going to eat carbs

[@jackiemcdonell1737]

Congratulations No one told you to eat carbs. The gal was talking about what is best for HER not YOU. ​@@PhyllisWalls-nr2tl

[@AlwaysonTayaTime]

Honey has antifungal properties and the vinegar is a great pre-treatment for buildup. A more natural approach to what I'm using. I wish it were effective for me.

[@monaxia2524]

​@@PhyllisWalls-nr2tlDifferent things worked for different people

[@truepeacenik]

@@PhyllisWalls-nr2tl What does that have to do with a honey hair wash posted by a viewer?

[@zanzibarbuttercup]

Lillie, you are the best! I hope it's your day off and you're not reading this now. Thank you for your honesty, transparency and kindness. I always learn something from you. I will always watch and gain more insight concerning diet, stress and plain down to earth content about living...you have me for life. Now please go outside and play!

[@toriwolf5978]

Lillie your just like a breath of fresh air , thank you for helping so many on your journey to a healthier lifestyle ! Let’s everyone give her videos a thumbs up and sub let’s get her to 100,000 subs she deserves it ❤❤❤

[@LivingHolySacrifice]

I really needed this video for my health and wellness journey. Perfect timing. It put some things into perspective I was mentally struggling with and brought clarity. Strict carnivore does not work for me either. Thank you for being so real and honest!

[@quadeteague6033]

thank you lillie for the perfect description of how to eat.every carnivore needs to watch this.

[@tgml5986]

Thank you for being 100% transparent and honest. This is why you're my fave youtuber!

[@barbarariblet2880]

Hi Lillie. I understand your frustration with your unhappy scalp as I also suffered with an unhappy scalp for a couple of years with the redness and super flaky stuff. I did visit a dermatologist for an unrelated scalp issue, but while I was in her office I asked her to check my scalp. Turns out I had, as she described it, “a common yeast infection” that she sees often. Yes she prescribed the medicated shampoo which I agree is a band aide. So I called my holistic practitioner and we got to the bottom of the issue with a yeast cleanse plus switching my shampoo to Amish made shampoo bar. Holy smokes what a game changer! Turns out everything I did for what I thought was dry scalp exasperated my yeast situation 🤦‍♀️ Danielle (holistic practitioner) had everything under control in short order. I’m a happy camper 😊

[@stellawando1]

Dear Lillie, you're always such a joy to watch, a ray of light and a bundle of joy so it was a surprise to me to hear of your difficult childhood. Keep on being your beautiful positive self and above all I pray you and your husband find the true love, joy, peace and salvation in Jesus Christ.

[@Ketovore-Kayla]

There’s an element of happiness to life as well, I love that dr. Berry said for his birthday he was going to have a cocktail and some vegetables because he likes them.

[@rebekahjoy7921]

Awww that’s sooo cute I love Dr Berry ❤

[@fringedwellermccatintyre730]

@@rebekahjoy7921 Me too!

[@anamcaralaura]

Appreciate you and your take SO MUCH! That's the approach I've been taking since starting "carnivore" on March 1. I've been recording a video journal but have never published it. Mainly because of time but also I knew it would draw a lot of negative attention (or assumed it will) because it's been more of an exploratory health journey for me. I feel best with red meat mostly (but I struggle with very low iron and have for many years so my body needs it). But I've become quite sensitive and in tune with how my body reacts to food...and I've noticed it can change. One week I can't tolerate a food, but another time I can. I truly believe our bodies tell us what we need if we learn to listen.

[@janetglidden2901]

I love that you brought up this topic

[@miafalco]

Lillie, my hubby had dandruff and we tired it all, been meat based for years, naturopaths, homeopathics, etc, but JASON anti- dandruff shampoo with ZINC was the fix. Thank you for ALL your amazing content and blessings on your health journey 🩷

[@vimai4056]

Do not eat mashed potatoes, pizza. Do not drink sodas; avoid kiwi and green grapes. Do not over cook vegetables. I have cured seborrheic dermatitis, which there’s dandruff in eye brows and my head scalp. It took years to cure it.

[@LIFESaWONDER]

Dandruff/skin issues are a sign of zinc deficiency, and zinc is needed for the functionality of vitamin D. You can get a zinc test online or naturopathic clinic. I have no idea why doctors don't administer them.

[@dipf7705]

​@@LIFESaWONDERbecause zinc is cheap and not proprietary

[@LIFESaWONDER]

@@dipf7705 That means they've let people get sicker and die of an easy fix. More than 450,000 deaths annually in children under 5 years old. Meat, fish, eggs and milk products are highest and better absorbed than plant base. Healthdirect.gov.au Phytate which is in staple foods like, cereals, corn, and rice, has a strong negative effect on absorption. PubMed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Now why would we feed it to our children?

[@1alexcody]

copied from a video.............This video certainly does have value for everyone. Personally speaking - meat healed my acid reflux, my carb addiction, obesity, insulin resistance , changes in vision, low blood sugar, gallbladder, pancreatitis and kidney problems and even cancer. As a result I'm able to find the time to conduct research regarding a hypothesis I have regarding one possible fundamental reason as to why many members of both the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boomer cohort were both so late at beginning a KETO journey In one word: Popeye. Beginning in 1929, the creators and publishers of the comic strip and the cartoons began a campaign of what perhaps can be referred to as pro-vegan "Popeye-ganda." part of the popular culture zeitgeist for decades. Popeye of course claimed he was "strong to the finich 'cause I eats me Spinach." As a result, countless parents encouraged their children for decades to "eat your vegetables so you'll be strong like Popeye." Remember also that it was common for kids to watch Popeye cartoons between arriving home from school and sitting down to dinner. Talk about timing. To counterbalance things somewhat, of course, the character Wimpy was something of a carnivore with his preference for hamburgers he couldn't pay for. . One cultural milestone which pushed back against this trend was when President Herbert Walker Bush, certainly an proudly told the world that he simply didn't like eating broccoli. Carry on Carnivore Warriors, proud and strong as we celebrate our freedom from vegans on this glorious Fourth of July weekend. Get some protein on that grill, today, tomorrow and Monday. I can assure you there's plenty of it out there - despite these pesky rumors about ongoing worldwide food shortages and empty shelves. I just returned from the local supermarket and the place was packed. Lots of activity around the meat counters in the back. I'm happy to report that virtually no one was at the salad bar. At $7.99 per pound that salad is almost expensive as a good cut of steak - so why bother with salad anyway?

[@thalinororcbreaker2840]

I am with you 100% on carnivore healing acid reflux. Also joint pain and rosacea.

[@HELLios6]

You're so full of bs it's amazing how you can get 37 likes by writing complete nonsense. Just wow.

[@autarko]

I found that adding lots of cayenne pepper to my beef healed the acid reflux

[@EinheriVO]

I know this sounds ridiculous; I had some scalp issues, chalked it up to iron, reintroduced tea into my diet and drank a cup after every meal (British, so it's Black tea with milk and I add some honey), scalp issues resolved. Long and short of it is that tea halts 80-90% iron absorption, and seeing as my diet is essentially 100% meat, eggs, dairy, it's not a metric I'm ever concerned about being on the low side of.

[@lyn9cook]

Apparently tea is the enemy! Elizabeth Bright's latest instageam.

[@Tmate4444]

Interesting. Maybe that's why I started drinking coffee again... something in my body telling me to eat it to reduce iron? Although someone mentioned dairy was the cause of hers in another comment. Might have to try that as I still have issues.

[@kirstenmartin2650]

@@Tmate4444 try only A2 milk (Jersey, Guernsey, sheep and water buffalo milk) also only hard cheeses from Switzerland or Italy. Only raw milk cheese.

[@JC-rb4xm]

And these scalp issues are not oxalate-related, do you think? Thanks.

[@w1975b]

Black tea is high in fluoride, not a good thing for humans.

[@fletcherbrown728]

Thank you SO MUCH. I have been considering the Cornivoir diet for the past week and have watched dozens of videos and ready to give up before even starting because of all the rules, rules, rules, and more rules, Finally - someone who is just talking common sense. You are such a happy, gregarious, engaging soul - and just a pleasure to listen to. Well done!

[@pattiannepascual]

You aren't an actual lion,cat, or other obligligate carnivore animal. Humans never were and never will be carnivore. The Massai tribe eat only meat with the blood,some honey and occasional berries. Despite being active, they rarely make it past age 42. Stop listening and falling for these trends. Find truth from legitimate sources

[@sherri2594]

I have been extremely tired for at least 7 months, I had to go to the ER in November due to debilitating spasms in my back, unable to breathe & had weakness in my legs. I was diagnosed with anemia, my doctor's PA followed up with a recheck, I was still extremely tired on a 2nd follow up, she said she would run 1 more test and that was it because she wasn't wasting people's money. I had an endoscopy the following month, I was diagnosed with gastritis & mild diverticulitis, the follow up after the Endoscopy the gastro PA referred me to a Hematologist, I had to have an IV Iron infusion. I was still very tired, so I started the Carnivore diet on April 9th. I plan to stick with it for 90 days strictly to see if anything changes in my May blood work. My Reticulocyte Cellular Hemoglobin is undetectable on the low end, plus a lot of other things are off. I am hoping the carnivore diet will clear some of this up. Like you, I want to be able to reintroduce spices, I don't think people should judge anyone for adjusting their diets. I do know this is the least hungry I've been in years. I need to lose weight, so this may end up being a permanent way to eat because I have zero self-control. Love your videos you definitely bring joy into my life ❤

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

If you havent already, eliminate gluten (wheat) from your diet. A lot of times docs misdiagnose celiac with gastritis, gerd / hiatal hernia. All they want to do is push proton blockers instead of eliminating the cause. Once I went GF, all my gastric problems went away.

[@sherri2594]

@StreetTruckinTitan I will make sure I don't get any gluten, right now my diet is strictly Carnivore, is there anything I need to be aware of? I am almost free of pharmaceuticals, I'm 63, the only thing I use is a Advair inhaler & emergency inhaler. I don't know if I will ever break free of those. Thank you for the information I really appreciate it. I'm so over sleeping my life away.

[@sherri2594]

@StreetTruckinTitan something interesting he told me I have a hiatal hernia the size of his hand lol I guess they don't do anything about that

[@BriarRoseA]

I am sorry you had to go through that Sherri. I hope the Carnivore woe will continue to heal you! 🙏

[@hugoanderkivi]

​@@sherri2594Fat/protein ratio is very important.

[@FriskyTendervittles]

I ate an apple the other day and I had a moment where I felt guilty. What a time to be alive 😢

[@FriskyTendervittles]

@Kwildcat13 it has nothing to do with keto. I’m generally not keto

[@leonieblah8806]

You don't have to do what other people say. A diet is just a diet not a religion. Bet the apple was yum!!

[@FriskyTendervittles]

@@leonieblah8806 it was!

[@antoinettefrancis5036]

lol, indeed, I love fruit, but I’ve ended up feeling so guilty when I eat it now. Thanks for putting it in perspective.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

@antoinettefrancis5036, I eat fruit everyday. It’s delicious. I’m very healthy and feel better with fruit in my diet than without it.

[@mariannebrowne7398]

Thanks Lillie for being transparent with us! It helps my mindset ❤

[@amstewrt]

I had a severely itchy flaky scalp for years. Went to the dermatologist more than once with no relief. What finally healed it was ditching traditional shampoo and switching to New wash. I didn’t buy it to heal my scalp, but that’s what it did. Been using it almost 2 years and have never had a problem since switching.

[@phylliswarder9779]

You do you. I am so tired of all these influencers telling me what to eat. You are basically doing Ketovore. No shame. Enjoy your channel. I’m 70 and like your honesty and style.

[@kristabouse4379]

Thank you Lillie for just being you 😊. Your so wonderful

[@itziardeleon4402]

This was so, so good to hear. Thank you for your transparency, it helped me do a reality check on what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. Wish you all the best!

[@davesfavoritethings007]

Following this one. Thanks for being so open and honest

[@janayegilmore]

I’m in week 7 of carnivore. I greatly appreciate your openness and honesty about it all. ❤

[@mariemaier5630]

How is your constipation going?

[@Leon1982db]

Not everyone's experience is the same and constipation is a super easy fix by adding more fat.

[@sarahjaye4117]

@@mariemaier5630I don’t do this diet but a lot say the body uses more of the food as nutrient and they don’t have that issue at all

[@laurenbradynutrition]

I love your transparency Lillie. Keep being you.

[@Miss_Michael4784]

I had wondered if some might be misleading. Breakfast for me consists of 1 glass of collagen peptides, a bowl of cereal (I do not add sugar) 1 cup of lactose free whole milk on my cereal, and 4 whole eggs, scrambled. My first cup of coffee for the day has caffeine, the rest of the day is decaf. I then put 10 miles on my exercise bike. About 2:00 I have 2 hot dogs (no buns). I will then walk 1 mile to the grocery store. I don't always enter the store. I have a cloth bag with me in case I do buy something. on the way back, I stop at the post office. A snack may consist of pork skins with sour cream dip. about 7:00 I will put another 10 miles on the exercise bike. usually I then have 3 hamburger patties to bring my protein up around 140-160. Today instead of the hamburger, I have tins of sardines. I also eat a half stick of butter through the day.

[@SusanLidiaE]

Thank you for sharing all the observances of changing diets! You are doing great. I pray your scalp heals completely!

[@landb3893]

Love that you try everything to see what works for you. Good job. I have pancreatic damage and it has caused me to be diabetic. I am totally diet controlled and recently gave up dairy and nuts to try to lower my A1C (that I could only get down to 6.0)..looking good so far. I’m eating beef, pork, chicken, eggs, ghee, and pickles (they say the acetic acid helps and I’m not drinking vinegar). I may have a Berry here and there, and I do have spices. I detest the dogmatic direction some carnivores are taking, it is off putting and uneducated.

[@michaelwentzel1]

Best video I've seen her do yet. Love her personality and no nonsense approach.

[@simonpd38]

Ok i freaking love ur honesty, im on week 3 and i did keto 1 year, but carnivore is just amazing, my disbetis disappeared over 6-7 days, my mood and power is to true the roof! And i be 51 years old this friday:)) God bless u all on your battle with what ever stresses you and stay strong, stay carnivor’ish:))

[@bbyy_buddha]

You rock Lillie!!! 😎🎸🔥🎶 Now THIS is what I’m talking about!! You and your channel are bigger than some diet! YOU ARE LILLIE KANE!! Let’s go!! 🤩🥳🥰😳

[@jro8637]

Thank you for being open and vulnerable! I’ve been trying to get back into the gym, but it’s hard working 12 hour shifts. Your videos always make me want to do better.

[@WarriorWoman321]

Incorporating sweet potatoes a few times a week with tons of butter have done wonders for my sleep. Thanks Lillie

[@OliviaMcDonald-oi5ys]

This is so helpful! I struggle with my sleep on carnivore. I think this could help me too.

[@WarriorWoman321]

@@OliviaMcDonald-oi5ys Your welcome! I am also post menopausal and progesterone cream has also helped.

[@davidraimundo7554]

God bless you girl. Thank you for this!

[@GSPirosaki]

High in oxalates.

[@NaomiAldort]

@@OliviaMcDonald-oi5ys I could not sleep on carnivore... until half a year into it. From then: I have never slept better. Some people take a whole year. It depends how you used to eat before, how long the body needs to detox and start benefiting from the new food.

[@debbiefondow7871]

Great video, Lillie. You have such a straight forward, realistic approach. Appreciate that so much. ❤❤

[@chrissyt_artist1960]

Thank you Lillie for your honesty and humour. You are delightful!! Keep it up 😊

[@dominicormiston2755]

One thing that no one mentions about cruciferous veggies is that they contain high amounts of raffinose. When raffinose gets metabolized by the gut, the bacteria feast on this compound releasing A LOT of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and most consequently METHANE gas.

[@gabriellagrace4734]

Massive farting and bloating! I can fart the alphabet!

[@gabriellagrace4734]

Massive farting and bloating! I can fart the alphabet!

[@luiendaful]

Again missing the point. I eat cryciferous veggies as they are 1% of my diet. No bloating no farting. Each to their own. We need to stop thinking our experiences are hard facts

[@linz716]

😂😅😂😅😂​@@gabriellagrace4734

[@studentofphysicalculture]

Thank you. lol I got flamed by the carnivore police when I spoke about consuming dairy, fruit, rice etc. The carnivore police love to call anyone with any critical thought a sugar addict. Now I'm consuming a ton of red meat but also fruits, low fibrous vegetables and occasionally sourdough bread and coffee. The community really does feel like a cult. I'm all for eating single ingredient foods but I'm not trying to eat salted beef and nothing else for the rest of my life. Whatever works for you keep at it. We shouldn't let perfect be the enemy of good.

[@Boababa-fn3mr]

It's really not a cult. What you have are a lot of toxic people and trolls who infest the comments sections of social media and platforms like this.

[@BillyBulletPewPew]

I see one thing missing from your animal based approach, which may be the cause of the scalp problem. Have you tried more collagen rich foods, like beef gelatin or bone broth? The glycine, proline and I think valine, maybe lysine can help with skin problems and hydrate the body in various ways.

[@benjaminburkett9962]

Lysine, zinc, and gelatin! All will make the scalp and hair healthy.

[@niellalien]

I think she takes collagen sometimes? Would colostrum offer the same?

[@BillyBulletPewPew]

@niellalien I think that she does also. But I don't think colostrum offers the same amino acid profile/balance however, colostrum is amazing for many other reasons and benefits. And while I think she does have some collagen containing aminos in her diet the bulk of her diet seems to be lacking in that. It's common for the carnivore community including the experts to be lacking in the methionine balancing aminos from the more collagen rich parts of animals. Which is why there is yet another "sect" of carnivore called nose to tail that includes these types of things as well as organ meats.

[@nutritionalaura]

@@BillyBulletPewPew Also organ meats it looks like are missing. She mentioned being a little low in copper, which plays a part in the formation of collagen. Beef liver is quite high in copper. But w/ high iron levels, it's somewhat of a catch-22.

[@BillyBulletPewPew]

@@nutritionalaura 💯

[@petitpoucet2217]

Sorry to hear about your skin issues. I recommend trying to eat a lemon a day. While it may have moderate levels of oxalates, it is high in vitamin C, which is difficult to find in meat. Lemons also contain potassium, magnesium, and copper. As someone who follows a meat-based diet like I do, eating lemons has really improved my sleep without spiking my sugar levels through the roof. Wishing you the best!

[@plasticstuff69]

You don't need vitamin C when your pancreas isn't secreting insulin 24/7

[@Julia29853]

I was sleeping better when I started having lemon water at night and the morning, Ive skipped the last few days and have not slept well, hmm! 🤔. I had not made the connection!

[@balla4544]

right i started adding lemon and lime water twice a day. now my hair and skins looking a lot better! not even collagen supplements helped this much. i also eat 2 eggs after i drink the water. perfect combo for collagen boost. i stopped using lime/lemon for a few months and my skin/hair got weak . now im back on it after 3 weeks its looking thick again.

[@seanthespartan]

Contrary to popular belief, beef is actually rich in vitamin C in the form of DHAA.

[@petitpoucet2217]

@@seanthespartan first time hearing that, thank u, I didn’t know !

[@1234piano]

Lillie, I love your line: "I really try not to label my diet; I'm not trying to be animal-based; I'm not trying to be low-carb; I'm trying to be healthy!" 'Healthy' is the goal, not 'how' you achieve it.

[@cherylh4688]

Altho' I totally appreciate the "no labels" approach, I can't help but point out that according to most zoologists and animal scientists, you would probably still be considered eating a "hyper carnivore" diet, because that is the label for any animal for whom 70% or more of their diet is animal foods, lol! Also, have you tested A1 vs A2 casein dairy, to see if you react to A1 by comparison? And I was wondering about pastured poultry and 100% grass-fed red meats. I'm just trying to think of possible sources of inflammation affecting your scalp that you might not have explored my So also, have you considered eliminating high histamine foods? Years ago, I used to follow the Body Ecology Diet for candida issues, and I never felt better. More recently, as a carnivore, I also was experiencing head itching, and so following your lead, I just eliminated eggs. But it didn't improve. More recently, however, I started eliminating my canned fish and sources of vinegars, because I had started to suspect it was causing a rash in the groin area. And lo and behold, my itching went away! Even a spot on my back that used to itch all the time! And so now I have determined that I need to be back on the BED, where I don't eat anything that "feeds yeast," has yeast in it, or contains histamine. And that seems to be making all the difference! And so, if you are similar, I would eliminate the sardines (substitute frozen or fresh salmon instead), oysters, and yogurt, and see if that makes a difference! Last but not least, have you had any food allergy testing done besides just the "elimination and then reintroduction" approach? That might help you discover something you are sensitive to that you hadn't considered. That is definitely my next step, just to be sure. Btw, I finally increased my protein to 140-150, again based on something you said, but lowered my additional fat (butter) to minimal, and after a year of no carbs I am FINALLY losing weight and sleeping through the night.i never would have believed that increasing my protein would have that effect, but I trust you, so I gave it a shot, and am very glad I did! So thank you so much! Oh, and I often have broccoli or asparagus, and feel better when I do! Great video, btw, as always!! I intend to ask my granddaughter to watch it, as I think she could learn a lot from you!♥️🤗

[@Psalm144verse1]

A bottle a vodka a day keeps all doctors away

[@sweetdoomkillsonline6161]

haha, "healthy" by eating dead, cooked flesh

[@marianmurphy4625]

​@Psalm144verse1 Well, it doesn't.

[@marianmurphy4625]

​@cherylh4688 Also, the sugar from the fruit (not berries) and lactose

[@mtollmaster3747]

I’ve watched you off and on for a couple years now. This was an awesome explanation. I have similar issues on zero carb because I’m already lean and always have been even at 55yo. The controversies of the diets are exhausting. You did a great job lining it all out. Thanks for your valuable input.

[@huntersport2919]

Eat a Mediterranean style diet. Don’t eat close to bedtime. Don’t overeat your calories. Don’t overconsume social media. Exercise everyday. Meditate daily. These are the basics.

[@Martin-hd2tr]

You sound like ChatGPT

[@millsdjr]

Thanks for the motivation, Lillie, appreciate the honesty and transparency.

[@Rocket9944]

I'm mostly carnivore, absolutely no bread and sugar, my cheat days consist of veggies and salads because I love them.

[@brendanbishop3684]

No bread and sugar puts you way ahead than most and will keep you well and not ill 👍

[@niellalien]

How about sourdough? Fruit?

[@star-h3487]

@@niellalienthat’s what I’m wondering I love bread and noticed sourdough & Rye bread doesn’t bloat me. I love it with olive oil & Dukka.

[@Rocket9944]

@@niellalien , "NO" bread ie Flour, and I don't really like fruit so it's easy for me to stay away from fruit. Every time I've ever cut out "Flour" out of my diet I feel so much better.

[@bitrudder3792]

it's so funny, now I consider vegetables to be delicious treat foods! I love the beef carpaccio at Zanti's restaurant, with an arugula salad on top with a mustard dressing, a few cherry tomatoes, and string-thin French fries, just a few to make it crunchy. I think there are some capers And red onions in there as well. Hard to recall exactly As I don't have it very often. But it is, to me, an absolutely fabulous treat!

[@rebelsoldier2391]

Dandruff is a fungus living in the scalp. I shaved my head a few months ago and consistently exposed my scalp to sunlight and used anti-dandruff shampoo daily. This essentially killed over 90% of the dandruff and I've since then regrown my hair. I still get very tiny amounts of dandruff every so often but it's absolutely nothing compared to before. I'm a male so I just rocked a clean shaved head and I actually looked good with it. As a female maybe you can rock a wig while your hair regrows. From what I've researched, shaving the head and exposing the scalp to sunlight while using dandruff shampoo daily is the most effective way to kill the fungus.(sunlight literally kills fungus, that's why most fungus grows in the dark, hence why it grows under the hair)

[@kolienelaw6713]

Oh my gosh, I remember all the products I tried and money I spent to get rid of my psoriasis and dandruff. The only thing that helped me was no dairy for six months. I tried two months, didn't help, but six months and I was clear. That was ten years ago. I eat a little dairy now but I monitor because I can tell it doesn't like me. Blessings and I am so happy you just speak your truth without trying to impress anyone or reach a certain number of followers.

[@tima9589]

Of all the people doing carnivore shows you are the one I enjoy the most- you are animated and entertaining

[@Tmate4444]

It's interesting. I have some intuitive feeling that it's dairy, and it seems much worse when I drink cow milk compared to goat milk. But it's always there. The only problem with eliminating dairy is that I then have nothing to drink except plain water with salt.... What do you drink?

[@MohsinAli-jt5rk]

@@Tmate4444have you tried raw a2 milk?

[@Tmate4444]

@@MohsinAli-jt5rk goat milk which is A2, yes, but I couldn't get it long term because the price just kept going up to absurd amounts..difficult to get here. Did that work for you?

[@MohsinAli-jt5rk]

@@Tmate4444 yes I can tolerate raw a2 cows milk. I’m from uk

[@lorensims4846]

You've always been my hero. You still are! My wife and I were popping Zantac like candy around the turn of the millennium due to chronic heartburn. We found that when we stopped drinking milk, we didn't need the Zantac anymore. So it was rice milk and almond milk for us ever after. After going on a bread binge during the pandemic, I told my sister I was going to start some kind of keto diet because I had been putting on some weight and was concerned I was eating too much sugar. My grandfather had diabetes and died from the complications, and my wife also had diabetes and ten years ago succumbed to the complications. I watched a video from Autumn Bates about a low-carb morning smoothie she was making and she mentioned a few adjustments you could make if you're following a strict keto or carnivore diet. "Carnivore?!" Waitaminnit, what?? So I searched on KZbin and right away found you, Steak and Butter Gal, and Kelly Hogan's "My Zero Carb Life." I've been following a "relatively" strict Carnivore diet for more than two and a half years now and I've never felt better in my life! I had earlier tried to eliminate sugar from my diet after reading Dr, Gary Taubes's book, "The Case Against Sugar." I've always been a big fan of Gary Taubes because, although he isn't a medical doctor, he is a scientist who has turned his skills into finding out Why We Get Fat. Autumn Bates also turned me onto "Keto Coffee" (also known as Bulletproof Coffee) and having recently developed my taste for coffee and found a popular coffee that I enjoy drinking black (my mom always drank her coffee black, there's no reason I shouldn't be able to -- she drank Folgers, and I just can't do that!), I kept having coffee every morning with a quarter stick of butter and an equal amount of coconut oil blended in. I didn't use the unsalted butter or organic coconut oil as recommended just for simplicity's sake. I also always salt and pepper my meat, and my wife taught me to always pepper my eggs. Yes, coffee, coconut, and pepper are plant products, but it's really not very much… Once my carb cravings ended (from previous experience, I had learned it would usually take about two weeks), I often found that the keto coffee would often take me through much, if not most of the the day without even wanting to eat. It may not be Carnivore, but it's just too good when it gets me to only eat when I really want to or when I really think I should. Two or three days without solid food is probably more than enough. I didn't have any of the health issues that so many others talk about that got them to start eating Carnivore, but I delighted in the positive side effects. I started waking up earlier and earlier in the morning. Early morning has always been my very favorite time of day. But for the very first time in my life, I was waking up awake, not sore or groggy at all. And as I learned from raining dogs with my wife, small poops mean healthy (and fully digested) food. Your "10 Benefits to the Carnivore Diet" video said it all! "No Stank!" Wow!! I learned over Christmas dinner with my sisters, that I could actually eat anything, as long as it wasn't much. I had heard that cruciform vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts were particularly good on a ketogenic diet, so I preferred those, especially since my sisters have learned to cook Brussels sprouts much better than our mom ever did. I had been on a Potato Diet before this, so I knew the potato has all the amino acids to form a complete protein. You would usually have to combine vegetables to be able to do this, as with rice and beans. Those are the vegetables I would prefer if presented with a big holiday dinner such as at Christmas. And, well, I can actually eat anything at all, just as long as it's not very much and it's not for very long. It's when it becomes a habit that it can become a problem. I missed pizza, so I ordered a meat lovers' pizza. Hey, it's mostly meat and cheese, and it's a thin crust! Well, I felt it in the morning. So now I say that I eat "mostly" Carnivore. I will have an Egg McMuffin, or a bacon, egg, and chees sandwich, just not every day. It's what you eat All The Time that makes the difference, IMHO. "Oops, I had some coffee." As my mom used to say, "A little bit won't kill you." Your addition of fruit rubbed me the wrong way. I've decided that I'm an adult. I no longer need sugar or sweets of any kind. To me, fruit is just another "sweet." Save those for the kids. I stopped drinking the keto coffee at the end of February because it just became too expensive. My fixed income has been cut back since the COVID-19 Emergency Measures ended. I don't miss it. Now, I'll drink a cup of black coffee only once in a while, often when I'm feeling a bit hungry but I don't want to fix anything to eat. Maybe a second cup if I felt I drank the first cup too fast. I'm learning coffee in the late afternoon might not be such a good idea. But eating "mostly" Carnivore is just too good to stop. If I start waking up sore or groggy or I start noticing a stink, it means I have to get more strictly on the "beef, butter, bacon, and eggs" program.