Why You Don’t Have Unlimited Energy On Carnivore

[@RubyNeumann]

I am almost at a year on carnivore and I still struggle with energy. It comes and goes. You said a lot of helpful things that might be the reason why energy is still a challenge. My big issue has been grief. I started my carnivore journey a few months after my sister died in a tragic motorcycle accident. That would be the stress factor. I had hoped that eating meat would override my grief and how that has affected my body, but it is still in the driver's seat. I'm not giving up. Carnivore is here to stay for my hubby and myself. I just envy those who have found that their energy levels are significantly improved. I'll keep in mind all the things you shared. Thank you. Ruby from Alberta Canada.

[@downhill64]

Really pay attention on your fat macros, fat is a hormone fixer, really helps depression, the more fat I eat the better I feel, I am very strict carnivore though, best wishes and hope you heal very soon.

[@Rocketscientist66]

So sorry about your sister 💞

[@shelleybuckingham733]

Oh bless you 🙏 That's going to take time to heal Ruby, what a terrible shame x I think lots of women struggle with hormones, stress which you have and life. Our bodies aren't the same as men. I still struggle with energy and I still suffer tiredness especially if I've caught a cold or something. Overall I feel better than I did and I know it will take a long long time x Sending you my best wishes Good luck with everything for the future.

[@annettestephens5337]

Sorry for your loss. It took me about a year to become fully fat adapted, probably because I was so malnourished and weedy beforehand. I was scared to eat all the fat, but have now proved to myself that I can eat the extra fat and not get fat.

[@gatesroyale]

No, it ain’t grief. I got hit by a car this year too. It’s called traumatic brain injury, and PTSD. You can’t run away from concussion & TBI issues.

[@Prognosis__]

I was camping with mates and as carnivore, I only ate meat while my friend ate carbs with a little meat. About 11:30 pm when they where yawning and tired..I walked and hour along the beach by myself to get sleepy enough to fall asleep later

[@odious5317]

Too much energy isn’t good either. Your circadian rhythm is supposed to make you tired. You shouldn’t need to wear yourself out to be able to sleep.

[@Prognosis__]

@@odious5317 I didn’t do much walking on that day as I was driving for several hours

[@odious5317]

@@Prognosis__ Doesn’t matter. You’re circadian rhythm should still kick in. It doesn’t matter if I sit all day, or run a bunch, my circadian rhythm kicks in at generally the same time every night.

[@davidsan9583]

@@Prognosis__ hallo. real- masters, gurus, and so on, sleep 3 hours, from 3 to 6 -am . so you not have to sleep before. everyone can sleep much if they want, but everyone should know, it can be different too. take care :)

[@ttalvit1e]

​@@odious5317 You are correct. It seems his circadian rhythm is different from the others in that group. Might also be the others are messing their own up with the sugars. Just a guess though. My grandma never (even when younger) slept over 4 hours a night. She listened to radio, read and did chores when others slept.

[@JuJu916JuJu]

I wake up at 6am. Drink water till 11am. I’ll eat 5 eggs with butter. Then around 6-7pm. I’ll eat about 2 pounds of fatty red meat. In bed by 10-11pm. Rinse repeat. This is one of the best ways imo Very light first meal. Heavy dinner meal. I was 280 pounds 8 months ago when I started carnivore diet. Now I’m 188. Age 33

[@royrush2492]

My biggest meal is in the evening always. Even if I’m not that hungry I eat anyways and my sleep has been amazing on carnivore. I don’t eat breakfast and I try to have a light lunch otherwise I’m too tired to work. Thanks for sharing this because there’s so much conflict about eating big meals in the evening.

[@AnneMB955]

So relatable. Took me a while to adapt to eating enough. Tended to undereat because I was used to decades of dieting. I never overeat or undereat now. No weighing, just check that my pants fit. Thx heaps Max.

[@max.german]

No worries, thank you

[@erica7295]

I was strict for 6 months and lost so much strength in the gym and spent 7 months trying many of the things you listed and regressed even more. Finally went back to carb cycling and started feeling better. Im sure carnivore works for some, but ive not met one competitive bodybuilder that can sustain on it.

[@thisguy2085]

I think it is the nature of diets (as in what you eat) that every body is different, and everyone has to experiment with what works for them.

[@benicio1967]

You’re not alone. I’m there myself.

[@SenorSalubrious]

Humans are not supposed to look like competitive bodybuilders, who look ridiculous. If getting as big as possible is more important than health to you, then carnivore probably won't work for you.

[@freegraceau]

@@SenorSalubriousthis. Silly buggers think a natural diet is going to help them become freakishly unnatural.

[@danielugljesa1113]

Loved this video and how you actually mentioned non-dietary reasons unlike most diet channels would do.

[@odious5317]

We run on both glucose & ketones on carnivore. Bart Kay has mentioned this many a time. Your body makes ketones for the cells that would rather run on ketones than glucose, and our body makes glucose from fat & protein through gluconeogenesis for the cells that would rather run on glucose, which coincidentally causes an insulin bump, not a spike, that helps carnivores retain electrolytes, and prevent kidney damage from longterm deep ketosis. Our body’s need to be efficient at making both ketones & glucose in the exact amounts we need them, which is why we leave it up to our body’s & avoid consuming exogenous (outside) sugar/carbs.

[@odious5317]

@@afisanaa Yes, if you’re doing carnivore right you won’t stay in deep ketosis all the time. Carnivore will heal your kidneys if they aren’t too far gone. Eating a large enough amount of fat & protein in one meal it will up-regulate gluconeogenesis which will provide you with the necessary glucose to give an insulin bump. Some rare individuals gluconeogenesis doesn’t work properly, but again that is rare. Your body will need time to adapt though.

[@Luke_MoonWalker]

Yep! The "high" protein levels assist this process as well. They body can easily convert excess protein to glucose.

[@Nikwunu]

i had that feeling of limitless energy when first going from caffeine free keto to carnivore. then the coffee snuck back in. then the carbs. health deteriorated again. now i'm on day 10 no coffee carnivore hoping to gain that back.

[@Fighter4Street]

What is interesting, I was noticing I was getting better sleep and was eating more right before bed. I think you may be on to something there. I kept hearing that you should not eat before bedtime, but I never had a problem with it and I notice I may sleep better.

[@bunkaaa8726]

One month?! Jesus it took me almost a year to get over my Caffeine addiction!!

[@erikrose7041]

For me, ruminant meat eggs, and staying hydrated are the key. I tried incorporating uncurred bacon yesterday and it zapped energy

[@livingatlarge]

Good points to use as a foundation and others to keep into consideration. A solid launch platform.

[@PrincessAloeVera]

Wow this is very interesting. So glad you posted this. Thank you.

[@XaqNautilus]

Thanks Max!

[@max.german]

Thank you

[@Hoigwai]

I am a higher-salt person. If I don't get enough my legs get a restless leg syndrome feeling and I will crave salt so my meal is heavy on it.

[@davidhalldurham]

Another very informative video, Max! I've found that OMAD (One Meal A Day) works great for me and I try to eat sometime around 6pm. I gives my body time to start digesting my meal, but my stomach isn't still churning away at bedtime. Everyone is different, though...

[@max.german]

Thanks David. Interesting. I usually do 2 meals. Because I train heaps if I only eat 1 meal per day I have to eat a ridiculous sized meal and I would fall asleep straight after eating it haha.

[@angryjohn5754]

Thanks Max. I have also been struggling recently and was wondering Why!! I will make some changes and see how it affects me energy wise. Cheers 😊

[@jeCktHeReal]

I think as far as energy goes some people can be fine just drinking 2 cups of coffee per day but that seems to be managing the problem, not fixing it. The fix seems to be eating enough yes, eating enough fat and maybe as importantly, eating enough protein in one sitting to trigger a bump in insulin. That should solve all potential electrolyte issues, as long as one salts to taste.

[@JarinXeno]

For a long time even though I had quit coffee I was still often taking caffeine pills in the morning before going to the gym to help wake up. I recently noticed that I have been having a really hard time waking up in the morning without them. So I quit them and for about a week I was tired all the time. Definitely something you should stay away from.

[@Marky_Muk]

Wish i knew this shit at his age

[@CosmicawarenessCitizen]

Damn now I get it I only been on an animal based diet for 8 days and I do have headaches but at the beginning I really had a low level of energy now it's not bad but not high. They are manageable I would say ! But I do sleep well like I don't need an alarm to wake up !

[@stinao4954]

Month 5 for me and down 20 pounds. What we don't talk about enough is that our fat (those of us on the heavy side) is holding a lot of toxins/metals and as our body starts burning those toxins we do have some side effects, headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, metal taste in the mouth just to name a few. I have an autoimmune disorder and am very careful about my cortisol levels, I do gentle exercises 2 x a week and walking every day but not over 30 minutes a day. I still have about 15 pounds to lose to get to my ideal weight but when I am in ketosis I know I need to drink more water to help flush out the toxins and that my sleep gets a bit more difficult during these times.

[@thome7318]

When people say they aren't strict. I imagine that no one is eating bread. By not strict they mean they used herbs and spices, dairy, low carb berries or a couple of veggies. Anyone who is doing carnivore is not stupid enough to eat slices of bread dude.

[@W0KeIzEvil]

You'd be suprissed

[@bernhardjordan9200]

Your definition of not that strict on carnivore is the same as mine

[@shinobi339]

Thanks

[@anthonywilson6893]

I have to eat meat, eggs and water only as I am lactose and milk proteins allergic. Gaining weight while weight training is a definite struggle. It is very difficult to eat that much food on carnivore.

[@anthonywilson6893]

I have to eat meat, eggs and water only as I am lactose and milk proteins allergic. Gaining weight while weight training is a definite struggle. It is very difficult to eat that much food on carnivore. You want super clean carnivore training. I could probably write a book, lol haha.

[@nieuweabnormaal5869]

With carnivore, I indeed have more energy, especially when for a day at least I did not have carbs. It is also that in the evening I am not tired, but I should go to bed at 10 pm, because the alarm clock goes at 6 am. To get at least 8 hours of sleep. But the first two hours i do not sleep. So maybe I do not need 8 hours, and I should go to bed later.It is a trial and error thing. In the past with the standard diet, I would be tired already at work in the afternoon, and it was hard to stay concentrated. So i will try bigger meals in the evening and see what happens.

[@mladencindric9017]

Can we use lard ( beef tallow) for baking more than once or better not ... thank you...

[@chargermopar]

I am happy you mentioned that a big meal before bed helps you sleep. When I have it I will eat 4 pounds of beef as late as 10PM. I fall asleep easily at 11:30 and get up at 7:30 am. Never get hungry but if I eat my meals late I start to slow down. Not eating a meal saps out my motivation. After I eat a meal I am ready to go back to work and my mind works better. i eat a high fat carnivore diet, Rick's heart Attack Diet!

[@max.german]

Very interesting Rick. A lot of people find their mind works better when they haven’t eaten.

[@chargermopar]

@@max.german Believe it or not I have my best thoughts after enjoying steak!

[@barbarahampton771]

Good video, Max. I have trouble eating enough. I am trying to lose weight too but a lot of days I only eat about a half a pound of beef. I'm trying to make myself eat a few eggs as a 2nd meal.

[@Alaska3758]

Hi, I'm having the same problem. I can't eat all that protein in one meal, and my solution is to divide the full days of protein and fat into 2 meals 1st meal at 2pm, 2nd meal 7-8pm it's more manageable. It's a pain as I'm not food motivated at all and eating 2 meals a day is a struggle. I'm hoping over time I can condense it all into 1 meal a day. If 2 meals don't work for you then divide daily protein and fat into 3 meals a day and try slowly over time to condense it 2 or 1 meal a day. Hope that helps

[@barbarahampton771]

@@Alaska3758 Yes it does help. I'm not food motivated either so it is a struggle but I'm determined to figure it out

[@Alaska3758]

​@barbarahampton771 sometimes it's best to ignore the people who say eat 2 or 1 meal a day and start slowly if you have to divide your meals into 3 or 4 meals that's a good start long as your nutritional needs are met that's the most important thing for now. Then slowly go from 4 to 3, 2 even one what ever works for you. My moto is "don't let perfection ruin progress" even if progress is slow. I wish you good health and success

[@JimJam-x6t]

I have bursts on Energy. If I ate eggs/bacon in the morning I'd feel 100x better. Saddly I'm up at 4.30am for work and go to bed at like 9-10pm so never have the time for it. If I changed my sleeping habbits I could adjust but due to my living condition I can't. I find that I have sustained energy throughout the day and bursts of energy when it's needed.

[@anul6801]

I cant sleep enough on carnivore due to cortisol stress. The solution was to add carbs into the diet. Now i eat animal based plus, some diary, fruits, honey etc. Now i feel better.

[@BADRHARI-t5r]

I started sleeping better when I went carnivore

[@anul6801]

@@BADRHARI-t5r I have experienced on and off with Carnivore since 2018. Blue berries, milk, Honey, is KING for my diet.

[@kevinsmith3782]

Anyone have any ideas on how to get ripped? I am 5’6” and 172 lbs. I lift four days a week double split with good amount of volume. I have been doing treadmill for 35 minutes 7 days a week with an incline of 4.5 15 minutes 5.5 10 minutes and 6.0 for the next 10 minutes. I actually don’t feel like the treadmill is doing a thing. I eat about 22-2400 calories with about 50/50 protein to fat. I am trying to get 200 grams of protein to build size. I have been carnivore for 1.6 years and went from 210 to 158 then started lifting and back up to 172. I am not getting ripped like I want to. I see lots of guys photos and they look great with six packs. What am I doing wrong??

[@Shadinsb]

Almost a month. Feel like I'm taking muscle relaxers every day. I don't know how much longer I can do it.

[@ethtt]

You might be oxalate dumping.

[@Shadinsb]

@ethtt I doubt it. My things were pizza and cookies, not plants so much.

[@newsdropz5361]

@@Shadinsb Do you feel weak in the muscles or do you have cramps?

[@Shadinsb]

@newsdropz5361 no cramps. Just a general lethargy and a feeling of heaviness. My muscles definitely have reduced stamina. Plenty of fat, sleep is fine.

[@newsdropz5361]

​@@Shadinsb Ok, are you overweight? If not, try add 150-200 grams of butter per day. 2 meals 75g-100g per meal. Try an calculate your needed calories, for ideal body weight, and make sure you meet that minimum, and then eat even more. Also - if you do high salt, try cut down the salt. If you do zero salt, try adding a bit more. And get enough water. Sounds like you could be undereating, and your body could be going catabolic (eating its own tissues for energy).

[@benicio1967]

Exactly 50 days on carnivore and I literally can’t stand for more than 10 minutes. I’m on the couch 90% of my waking hours and nothing I’ve tried has stopped unrelenting muscle tension, heavy pounding heart, breathlessness and zero energy or stamina. A few weeks ago you advised me to increase my salt so I did. I also started taking magnesium and a “no-salt” product for potassium. NOTHING is helping. I started this diet to lose weight and I’m not losing much at all. I lose a couple pounds then gain it right back. As of tomorrow I’m going to start adding back in apples, blueberries and asparagus. I can’t live like this. I haven’t been able to function even on a minimal level for almost 2 months. I want my life and my energy back. Apparently, I’m unable to convert fat into energy. There’s just no reason I should be feeling this inexplicably weak, exhausted, putting up with unrelenting muscle cramps across my entire back and legs, even my trapezius muscles are going into spasms. I’m so depressed and just want to give up on every level after so many weeks on such a strict diet with absolutely no positive results. I can’t figure out why this diet simply does not work for some people or why their bodies are simply unable to adapt to it but I know I’m definitely not the only one. I’m just so tired of suffering so much and feeling so discouraged because I can’t lose any weight and I can’t get my body to respond or see any improvements. From the bottom of my heart I’m sincerely glad for all those who have found the key to happiness and good health on carnivore but I just want the handful of people who are like me to know they are not alone in this insurmountable struggle to lose weight or get stabilized. Some of us just don’t respond well to this diet no matter how many adjustments we make. I wish someone would have told me this weeks ago. It would have been so beneficial to know that not everyone can thrive without any carbs. Not everyone can reach fat adaptation quick enough before bottoming out. My tank has simply run out of fuel and I can’t tolerate one more day of having to lie down on the couch the entire day, feeling so utterly hopeless, discouraged and waiting for at least one good day that is apparently never going to come.

[@gsts379]

You are severely low in electrolytes and probably need medical attention. How much salt are you taking in addition to salt on food? You may need 3-5 grams (3,000 to 5,000 mg) of sodium per day or more when starting keto or carnivore. In addition you will need potassium and magnesium (mag glycinate is often recommended). Adding back carbs temporarily can be helpful. But, I am deeply concerned that you need to see a doctor ASAP.

[@gamingwithmrgvil3511]

Question, hypothetically if you consumed 2 cups of white rice for breakfast and then did a heavy workout I would assume by lunch every one of those carbs would be completely burned off. If for lunch and dinner you only consumed meat and fat are you still in carbohydrate and sugar burning mode even though you burned all those carbs off during the workout and you don't eat any other carbs for the rest of the day?

[@estherruth4692]

I don’t think it works that way. I heard a podcast with Tim noakes and Anthony Chaffee where Dr Noakes explains the research he’s doing with exercise and carbs and carnivore. He said unless the carbs are given as you’re working out, they aren’t being burned off. And he said it was only like some honey or something extremely low- not bowls of rice. I’m probably mangling the explanation, but it was a fascinating discussion, definitely worth listening to.

[@nikolaudio]

A point to be made on the "Salt Reason"; most people who experiment with removing any adulteration of electrolyte content in their diet (i.e NOT adding sodium to their meal via salt/electrolyte mixes) will claim to feel worse off than when using salt/supplementing other electrolytes. This is due to withdrawal symptoms. Given enough time, their taste would re-condition to its original state (where something like plain meat by itself tasted savoury enough, or eggs even tasting salty by themselves), and they would actually perform and feel better, losing any previous electrolyte ISSUES that were supposed to be from a low-carb diet. Look, ive seen everything about the "low carb diets cause less insulin spikes, therefore not signalling kidneys to retain fluid so you lose water, etc etc etc", which IS true. But the dumping of electrolytes due to this is IN FACT because we MESS UP the RATIO of electrolytes in our body WHEN adding extra salt!!!!! This is prevalent in dry fasters - arguably the most "zero-carb" someone could be; yet electrolyte issues are never an issue (youll find you dont get the 'fatigue due to electrolyte loss' during a dry fast). For example; our sweat is NOT supposed to be salty. Peeing out our electrolytes is NOT due to the "kidneys not retaining fluid anymore", rather it's the body attempting to re-balance its osmotic pressure via dumping excess sodium - which requires other electrolytes to leave with it. Very Very interesting indeed, it is NOT the kidney fluid dumping phenomenon, it is an IMBALANCE of electrolytes. The solution is NOT to re-balance them by addition, but by subtraction. As time goes on, I realize more in more that what is important to the body is NOT an absolute value of something, but rather it's ratio to other 'somethings' (think of electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, minerals, etc). Yes, at a certain point, you CAN become TOO devoid of something, but that is in fact not typically the issue. It is IMBALANCES caused by excess of something else. I digress, reply to me though people... I wanna hear your thoughts. Try it - stop salting your food and give it a couple weeks (to beat the addiction) - you will feel better - i promise.

[@jonahsonnentag1088]

I need lots of salt like 7-10 grams a day

[@coolitdown]

There were times when I had up to 30g of salt when I was really low. It is crazy how much salt I needed. It comes and goes, and I am still figuring out what I need to stay consistent.

[@BADRHARI-t5r]

you will get heart attack with that much salt

[@jonahsonnentag1088]

@@BADRHARI-t5r nope my heart is super healthy all my levels are perfect. I appreciate the warning but I’m great I just know what it feels like to actually be human and 99.5% of the world doesn’t.

[@RevJoan]

When you mention getting cramps are are you talking the "night leg cramps" or just "anytime cramps"? I've been suffering night leg cramps since starting keto and subsequently moving to carnivore. Toggling my electrolytes (LMNT), added salt, and magnesium up or down doesn't seem to make a difference. But I do suspect I undereat a bit (I'm one of those lean people) finding it hard to consume the 1600 calories the charts tell me I should for my weight, height, age and moderately active lifestyle. Can just sheer lack of calories cause cramps? I really don't feel hungry very often on this diet. (Even so I've been gaining on carnivore; adding 5 lbs over the summer to get to my current 120 lbs). If I had to increase my calories, which would be better to combat cramps: meat or fat? Can anyone knowledgeable weigh in on this please??? I would be most grateful! Thanks!!!

[@max.german]

The electrolytes in meat are the easiest to absorb. If also contains electrolytes like calcium which I would suspect you aren’t supplementing. If I was you I would eat more and up the salt slightly. Both fat and muscle meat.

[@RevJoan]

Thanks for the advice; will give it a try! (ANYTHING to stop these awful toe-curling, calf-killing, 3 a.m. leg cramps!!!!)

[@davidmarham9272]

​@RevJoan I had really bad cra.ps at night, the whole leg sometimes arms started taking 720 Mill grams of Mag just before bed and a half teaspoon of pink salt no more cramps

[@RevJoan]

@@davidmarham9272 I'm currently taking 200 mg Mag Glycinate and 200 mg Mag Citrate at dinner (around 6pm). I'll try bumping that to bedtime and take an extra 200mgs.; thanks for the tip! As for salt I am VERY liberal with Redmond's Real Salt on everything and I also do a packet of LMNT electrolytes with my dinner water so I think I'm pretty good there. But I'm willing to try taking more salt at bedtime too. Hopefully it will work! Thanks so much!!!

[@davidmarham9272]

@RevJoan I to salt everything liberally but if I don't take that extra salt at bedtime I will get cramps. Let me know if it helps.

[@on-the-brink1097]

I have severe pain from rheumatoid arthritis, 7 years since diagnosis. I am on carnivore now after being a vegetarian for almost 20 years. I'm only 2 weeks in and still my pain levels are excruciating at times. I feel I undereat as on the carnivore I don't feel like eating and force myself to eat either lamb or chicken...I will persevere for another month...anyone else have an autoimmune disease? And what is your experience please? I have flare up's so bad I'm unable to move for days...sadly the only thing that gets me out of the flare up is prednisolone...any advice or help would be so appreciated 😬

[@max.german]

I think you should do the lion diet. I have a video called carnivore vs lion diet which breaks down why.

[@on-the-brink1097]

@@max.german thanks I can't find it. Can you post the link please 🙏

[@paulgarcia1147]

I started carnivore but I still want to have arugula with my meat. I also still drink coffee, cut back to two cups a day. Wonder where I would fall in to this?

[@bernhardjordan9200]

My weight is basically stable for more than a month now at arrownd 105kg , even with a 3d fast

[@levitastic]

I've been wondering about the no mans land part. I do consume dairy, which is still a decent amount of sugar (300 ml = 14 ish grams) So 2 glasses of 300 ml is around 28 grams of sugar (let alone 3 glasses.. spread over the day 42 grams). I wonder if that is to much for my body to not primarily burn fat and be in this no mans land zone. I dont feel weak every day but some days i do.

[@max.german]

I think you are probably fine. When it’s that low you are likely “metabolically flexible” meaning your body uses the carbohydrates and goes back to using fat.

[@BADRHARI-t5r]

is it ok to eat just eggs on carnivore?

[@buddyalbert5808]

Stress is my energy vampire

[@askyourselfwhatdoyoureally3542]

What about sweeting at night while sleeping?

[@CarmenMejia-f3b]

Max as a boxer how should i balance eating alot of fat but lose fat and have energy to perform

[@max.german]

I would just eat when you are hungry till you are full. Your weight will naturally come down. I have a video called “how to lose stubborn belly fat” which has some good strategies for getting into fight shape. Goodluck.

[@chrisjackson7625]

advice on vitamin c

[@Rocketscientist66]

I‘ve noticed a distinct change in my sleep since starting carnivore - I find I need less sleep, only 5-6 hrs. But I‘ve been sleeping very deeply. Strange is once in a while I‘ll get super bad cramps in my left foot-calf muscle - only the left, never the right 😬 so bad, that I wake up. Hate to take suppliments, but I find when I take a magnesium tablet about an hour before bed, I don‘t get any cramps. Any ideas what‘s missing or too much, that‘s causing these cramps?? I’ve been trying to reduce my salt, just to see if I feel better. Now to listen again to this video, in case I missed the reason.

[@fabioriato]

Curious. I've had cramps in my left foot only while sleeping a few times when I reached around the 3rd month mark. I don't think electrolytes were the problem, since I've been doing the same thing regarding them since the beginning. But I added eggs back to the menu (had spent around one month strictly on lion diet prior to adding eggs back) and it seemed to help.

[@CarnivoreAwakening]

On carnivore sometimes if I get stress I don't feel like eating... should I just not eat or I force myself to eat?

[@garyanderson4374]

100grams muscle = 20 grams protein? I'm confused.

[@max.german]

100g of muscle meat = 20g protein. Where as 100g of fat is 100g of fat.

[@garyanderson4374]

@@max.german Got it! Thanks!

[@jussi3378]

That's the rule of thumb. For non cooked meat

[@WaylinWayWay]

Will the carnivore diet make my third leg bigger?

[@sigiligus]

It can only get bigger so you have nothing to lose

[@jasonbunner6114]

It’s truly Amazing!!! You will no longer just whip it out, but rather let it unfold. It’s alarming! It will thrill and amaze all lucky enough to behold it. Also, be forewarned. When you do unleash… There is frequently a loud THWACK!!!

[@mazigazi8838]

You will need to wrap IT around your other leg

[@Kingswood-qv7sr]

Morning wood for the win lol

[@francelarebelle1138]

Lol

[@mcgee227]

I have a glass of milk about an hour before bed.

[@alexanderthegreat8617]

Hi max in your next video could you do it with your shirt off

[@W0KeIzEvil]

Lmao G@Yyyy

[@FormlessJKD17]

But the big meal before bed doesn't coincide with our biological rhythms such as circadian.

[@Rocketscientist66]

I feel best when my last meal is before 7pm

[@emosag]

@@Rocketscientist66yes before 7pm is best for circadian rhythm. Dr Kruse talks about this

[@GarrettTruesdale]

I’m in no man’s land Dirty carnivore

[@dannybo1472]

I feel that

[@Sylvine]

And then there's me, where it's none of the above. Ah well. Always looking for something I hadn't considered yet, always disappointed.

[@zezima420]

surely a diet where you have to focus so hard on not feeling bad can't be optimal? You've said people feel like shit if they: undereat/overeat don't hyperfocus on how much salt you eat don't eat enough fat don't have your life philosophy figured out? eat a single carb don't get enough sunlight are stressed then they might feel shit if they're eating a standard carnivore diet, so might have to restrict even further and just eat beef? ok

[@chrismoore1372]

Its really just not under eating/enough fat. That's essentially it, and why people fail. It is massively difficult to overeat like this and over time as long as you eat enough things will sort themselves, depending where your starting point may be.

[@69meplease100]

I unfortunately agree. I think carnivore is amazing but sometimes you may need some fruit or honey to help reload a bit

[@asdf1991asdf]

​@@chrismoore1372and sometimes using salt can be a massive hindrance to adaptation. Some people need to eliminate salt as it screws electrolytes. This important factor is just starting to become more recognised in carnivore circles.

[@tuxsax]

The formula you mention is 1 gr per 1 pound of LBM, if you use grams instead of pounds for LBM, what would be the formula? 1:1 is easy to remember, but I used the metric system all my life, so we measure everything in grams and kilograms... I guess the ratio will be slightly different if translating to Kg

[@tuxsax]

@@andyc7747 cool, thanks! Now help me out here, given that I don't strictly measure or weight what I eat in a day, I don't find myself eating an entire pound of meat every day, my regular daily food intake is about 250-300 gr of meat, while I always try to keep the 80/20 muscle/fat ratio, and about 6 eggs a day. I also do consume some dairy, like fat cheeses and the like, but not too much, only as a tasty addition when I scramble some eggs and not a significant part of the nutrition. So, am I consuming enough protein and nutrients per day? I can't eat more than 300 gr of meat on a single meal and I don't like eating meat at the evenings, so I don't know how will I manage to get 160 gr of protein per day! My "target" lean body weight should be around the 80 Kg, so that's why I came up with the 160 gr of protein, which I don't think are contained in 300 gr of meat and 6 eggs...