Carnivore Diet

Carnivore Diet 03/24/24

I have always been a large person. I heard about the carnivore diet previously but shrugged it off without giving it a second thought for years. It sounds insane to someone who has all the standard beliefs nailed down all over their brain. But, in the end of 2022, I watched the Shawn Baker interview on Joe Rogan. I started embracing it more and more. Turns out, the more strictly I followed it, the healthier I got. I have lost over 100 pounds, most of which occured in a 1 year period. I also no longer have breathing troubles and when I get sick, it never amounts to anything more than a little fatigue. I used to be the guy who got put out of commission by a cold and had bronchitis all winter long, and have since endured two winters with no issues. I suggest anyone with lingering health problems research it.

I always thought health food was out of reach because, since I can remember, most vegetables have induced vomiting for me. I was told stuff like stop being a wussy, etc. Now I view meats as a health food, and interestingly, since starting carnivore, I am more tolerant of vegetables, though I still rarely eat them. I can eat a salad now and again when I want to focus on weight loss which was not something I could tolerate before. There have been days I have eaten 10+ pounds of meat.

References I found extremely helpful, especially the first three:

[Shawn Baker episode on Joe Rogan] Very information-dense video.
[Mikhaila Peterson] Was supposed to be a TEDx talk. Very interesting.
[Butter Makes Your Pants Fall Off] By Butter Bob. Another information-dense video. More keto than carnivore but most of his info could be considered cross-compatible.
[What's So Bad about Bacon] by Ken Berry.
[Coach Carnivore Cam] Channel mainly consisting of carnivore recipes, if you get sick of just steaks. His comment section is full of worthless trolls unfortunately. Very good for inspiration if things are getting stale.

Your health and corporate profits are usually mutually exclusive things. Addiction sells best. Think twice before you buy any food in flashy packaging. Also, while I don't feel great about eating animals, [pesticides and plant harvesting kill too]. I'm one of the few carnivore followers who is *for* the advancement of lab meats. I'd love to be able to essentially grow trees of meat and no sentient beings die for food. However, in the mean time I focus on eating meats from large animals, such as pig meat and cow meat, meaning less animal lives lost to feed people. I believe this to be the absolute rock bottom animal body count of any diet currently available. This is especially true when you start including bugs, because pesticides are bringing certain species (bugs AND animals) to the point of extinction:

Entire ecosystems are being thrown off-balance or destroyed by pesticides.

There are also more benefits to carnivore. If you are addicted to food, as I was, likely you are going to be buying expensive crap and a lot of it. Often the carnivore diet is seen as expensive. However, if you lean toward a pork diet, and you get your addictions under control, you will likely be eating for less than $10 USD per day. Also, my mental health is better, and my muscles are starting to get definition. My daily steps have 2x-3x'd. A few days recently I have exceeded 20,000 steps, without going for walks, and that was nowhere near the case before. That is to say these steps occur naturally as I work and live. I can also successfully fast for multiple days at a time for serious boosts in weight loss speed.

I believe weight loss to be far more about diet than exercise, for the simple reason, crappy diet makes you tired and potentially chronically ill and those things prevent exercise. Whereas exercise or lack thereof cannot change your diet, diet can cause lack of exercise. The times I took an unwanted nap in my previous health are embarrassing. I almost never crash anymore, and crashes are all a result of either stuffing my face until I can't move, which is rare and doesn't have negative effects anymore and I wake up fine, or I break my diet and eat crappy food, and in these rare cases I also get headaches and all the old stuff that used to happen. But as time goes on, incidents of eating crappy food dwindles.

My tips if you do decide to try carnivore, or even "ketovore":

If you're feeling hungry, eat meat, in excess.
If you're just starting out, eat meat in excess regardless.
Not reaching hunger in the first place will greatly reduce your risk of craving processed garbage.
Don't add too much in the way of flavorings, like sauces. They will cause you to come crawling back to garbage.
In the same way a hit of Oxycodone will send an addict immediately back to his old ways, so too can bad food.
You can cram down a ton of meats before gaining weight so long as you don't mix it with junk, so use this to your advantage.
Same with keto: no shortcuts, don't try to eat a 'keto bread' thing to replace bread, cut it out cold-turkey.
If carnivore doesn't work out for you, at least try regular keto next.
Get the crack out of your house. Don't even BUY addictive stuff, [don't keep it as treats]. This is the quickest route back to the starting point. If you absolutely need snacks, try beef jerky, or cheese or something similar.

While I don't outright suggest a diet change as radical as carnivore to those who are without ailments, it does seem to help those are getting up there in age feel better, so it may be worth a try if this describes you.

I asked Mistral to give a list of carnivore benefits, in case there are things I did not think of or haven't affected me. Here is the result verbatim:

You
give a list of 10 positives of the carnivore diet
AI
Here are 10 potential positives of the Carnivore Diet:

Weight loss: Some people experience significant weight loss on this high-protein diet due to its satiating effects and reduced calorie intake from non-animal food sources.
Improved blood sugar control: Eliminating carbohydrates from the diet may lead to better blood sugar management for individuals with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance.
Reduced inflammation: Studies have shown that reducing carbohydrate intake may decrease inflammation in the body, which may have health benefits for certain chronic conditions like arthritis or autoimmune diseases.
Improved digestion: For some people, eliminating hard-to-digest foods like grains or legumes from their diet may lead to better overall digestion and reduced bloating or discomfort.
Enhanced mental clarity: Some individuals report improved focus, concentration, and mental clarity on low-carb diets like Carnivore.
Increased energy levels: Eliminating carbohydrates from your diet may result in higher energy levels due to improved fat metabolism and reduced blood sugar fluctuations.
Easier food prep and planning: With only animal-based foods allowed on this diet, meal planning becomes simpler since there are fewer food options to consider. Additionally, cooking time might be reduced due to minimal food preparation needed for meat-based meals.
Potential benefits for certain health conditions: Some people believe that eliminating plant-based foods from their diet may alleviate symptoms associated with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut syndrome, or autoimmune diseases. However, more research is needed to confirm these claims.
Environmental sustainability: The Carnivore Diet emphasizes consuming animal products from ethical, sustainable sources, potentially reducing your environmental footprint by supporting local farmers who practice regenerative agriculture or grass-fed beef production.
Increased nutrient density: Animal-based foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products tend to be more nutrient-dense compared to plant-based foods, which may contribute to better overall nutrition when consumed in moderation on this diet.

I hope the information on this page and linked to by this page will help someone as much as it has helped me. We are on the whole a very stupid and greedy species and both of these traits contaminate information before it reaches you. So, open up your mind and think outside the box because nothing is real anymore.


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[Apps] [About]	Carnivore Diet 03/24/24 I have always been a large person. I heard about the carnivore diet previously but shrugged it off without giving it a second thought for years. It sounds insane to someone who has all the standard beliefs nailed down all over their brain. But, in the end of 2022, I watched the Shawn Baker interview on Joe Rogan. I started embracing it more and more. Turns out, the more strictly I followed it, the healthier I got. I have lost over 100 pounds, most of which occured in a 1 year period. I also no longer have breathing troubles and when I get sick, it never amounts to anything more than a little fatigue. I used to be the guy who got put out of commission by a cold and had bronchitis all winter long, and have since endured two winters with no issues. I suggest anyone with lingering health problems research it. I always thought health food was out of reach because, since I can remember, most vegetables have induced vomiting for me. I was told stuff like stop being a wussy, etc. Now I view meats as a health food, and interestingly, since starting carnivore, I am more tolerant of vegetables, though I still rarely eat them. I can eat a salad now and again when I want to focus on weight loss which was not something I could tolerate before. There have been days I have eaten 10+ pounds of meat. References I found extremely helpful, especially the first three: [Shawn Baker episode on Joe Rogan] Very information-dense video. [Mikhaila Peterson] Was supposed to be a TEDx talk. Very interesting. [Butter Makes Your Pants Fall Off] By Butter Bob. Another information-dense video. More keto than carnivore but most of his info could be considered cross-compatible. [What's So Bad about Bacon] by Ken Berry. [Coach Carnivore Cam] Channel mainly consisting of carnivore recipes, if you get sick of just steaks. His comment section is full of worthless trolls unfortunately. Very good for inspiration if things are getting stale. Your health and corporate profits are usually mutually exclusive things. Addiction sells best. Think twice before you buy any food in flashy packaging. Also, while I don't feel great about eating animals, [pesticides and plant harvesting kill too]. I'm one of the few carnivore followers who is for the advancement of lab meats. I'd love to be able to essentially grow trees of meat and no sentient beings die for food. However, in the mean time I focus on eating meats from large animals, such as pig meat and cow meat, meaning less animal lives lost to feed people. I believe this to be the absolute rock bottom animal body count of any diet currently available. This is especially true when you start including bugs, because pesticides are bringing certain species (bugs AND animals) to the point of extinction: Entire ecosystems are being thrown off-balance or destroyed by pesticides. There are also more benefits to carnivore. If you are addicted to food, as I was, likely you are going to be buying expensive crap and a lot of it. Often the carnivore diet is seen as expensive. However, if you lean toward a pork diet, and you get your addictions under control, you will likely be eating for less than $10 USD per day. Also, my mental health is better, and my muscles are starting to get definition. My daily steps have 2x-3x'd. A few days recently I have exceeded 20,000 steps, without going for walks, and that was nowhere near the case before. That is to say these steps occur naturally as I work and live. I can also successfully fast for multiple days at a time for serious boosts in weight loss speed. I believe weight loss to be far more about diet than exercise, for the simple reason, crappy diet makes you tired and potentially chronically ill and those things prevent exercise. Whereas exercise or lack thereof cannot change your diet, diet can cause lack of exercise. The times I took an unwanted nap in my previous health are embarrassing. I almost never crash anymore, and crashes are all a result of either stuffing my face until I can't move, which is rare and doesn't have negative effects anymore and I wake up fine, or I break my diet and eat crappy food, and in these rare cases I also get headaches and all the old stuff that used to happen. But as time goes on, incidents of eating crappy food dwindles. My tips if you do decide to try carnivore, or even "ketovore": If you're feeling hungry, eat meat, in excess. If you're just starting out, eat meat in excess regardless. Not reaching hunger in the first place will greatly reduce your risk of craving processed garbage. Don't add too much in the way of flavorings, like sauces. They will cause you to come crawling back to garbage. In the same way a hit of Oxycodone will send an addict immediately back to his old ways, so too can bad food. You can cram down a ton of meats before gaining weight so long as you don't mix it with junk, so use this to your advantage. Same with keto: no shortcuts, don't try to eat a 'keto bread' thing to replace bread, cut it out cold-turkey. If carnivore doesn't work out for you, at least try regular keto next. Get the crack out of your house. Don't even BUY addictive stuff, [don't keep it as treats]. This is the quickest route back to the starting point. If you absolutely need snacks, try beef jerky, or cheese or something similar. While I don't outright suggest a diet change as radical as carnivore to those who are without ailments, it does seem to help those are getting up there in age feel better, so it may be worth a try if this describes you. I asked Mistral to give a list of carnivore benefits, in case there are things I did not think of or haven't affected me. Here is the result verbatim: You give a list of 10 positives of the carnivore diet AI Here are 10 potential positives of the Carnivore Diet: Weight loss: Some people experience significant weight loss on this high-protein diet due to its satiating effects and reduced calorie intake from non-animal food sources. Improved blood sugar control: Eliminating carbohydrates from the diet may lead to better blood sugar management for individuals with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. Reduced inflammation: Studies have shown that reducing carbohydrate intake may decrease inflammation in the body, which may have health benefits for certain chronic conditions like arthritis or autoimmune diseases. Improved digestion: For some people, eliminating hard-to-digest foods like grains or legumes from their diet may lead to better overall digestion and reduced bloating or discomfort. Enhanced mental clarity: Some individuals report improved focus, concentration, and mental clarity on low-carb diets like Carnivore. Increased energy levels: Eliminating carbohydrates from your diet may result in higher energy levels due to improved fat metabolism and reduced blood sugar fluctuations. Easier food prep and planning: With only animal-based foods allowed on this diet, meal planning becomes simpler since there are fewer food options to consider. Additionally, cooking time might be reduced due to minimal food preparation needed for meat-based meals. Potential benefits for certain health conditions: Some people believe that eliminating plant-based foods from their diet may alleviate symptoms associated with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut syndrome, or autoimmune diseases. However, more research is needed to confirm these claims. Environmental sustainability: The Carnivore Diet emphasizes consuming animal products from ethical, sustainable sources, potentially reducing your environmental footprint by supporting local farmers who practice regenerative agriculture or grass-fed beef production. Increased nutrient density: Animal-based foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products tend to be more nutrient-dense compared to plant-based foods, which may contribute to better overall nutrition when consumed in moderation on this diet. I hope the information on this page and linked to by this page will help someone as much as it has helped me. We are on the whole a very stupid and greedy species and both of these traits contaminate information before it reaches you. So, open up your mind and think outside the box because nothing is real anymore.

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