The way I look at it, it always comes down to energy in, energy out. There are various different ways of controlling this, eg fasting for periods of time, or for certain days, but it generally comes down to energy in, energy out. I don't think there's a magic way around that. I get that protein will fill people up, which helps them eat less cals (= energy in against energy out). If one big meal helps you not eat again, I guess that's one way! Whatever helps you beat that energy in, energy out formula.
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Tbh my most successful diet was when I went keto, which is a step below full on carnivore. I think it's basically feeling very full with all the fat and protein being eaten, and the total lack of junk food.
I found it too restrictive in the end, and really wasn't happy eating that amount of meat personally, but if it works for someone then it works.
I found it too restrictive in the end, and really wasn't happy eating that amount of meat personally, but if it works for someone then it works.
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Honestly I don't really know how it works for me and others but it does. There's the obvious stuff ofcourse, like not eating junk that's going to have benefits. But, there's a particular emphasis on high fat being the key within the carnivore community. Everyone is different but it's what works for the majority.
Carnivores who like to track macros and ratios etc seem to aim for a 50/50 approach to fat and protein. Personally I just tend to listen to my body. Stuff like going to the toilet, too little fat and I'd get a bit constipated. Too much and you get the idea. I also hear people talk about stuff like not all calories are created equal or that the calories in calories out idea is nonsense when on carnivore.
I'd be very interested in any scientific reasoning of this. As far as I can see, and logically, it's the only thing that really counts. I can pretty much know for sure, if I start eating 3,500 cals of meat every day, I'll put weight on pretty quickly.
I can recommend a lot of YouTube content and creators most of which are doctors who try to explain the science behind it all that seems to ring true with my personal experience but for every video or link I find there's no doubt hundreds contradicting it.
What I can say seems to be the case is that most people do carnivore to fix health problems like I did with my type 2 diabetes etc and the vast majority of people lose lots of weight. Though more often than not like me they have a lot of excess weight to lose. Those who gain weight, at least at first, tend to be malnourished in some way. Given a long enough time scale though it seems as though the body finds its own ideal weight with it.
From a very quick look over a few websites, it's not trying to contradict 'in vs out', it's around it suppressing your hunger. So, another way to mean you'll eat fewer calories... because of 'in vs out' 
It sounds like there are other health benefits for you, so sounds like a win/win in your case.
It sounds like there are other health benefits for you, so sounds like a win/win in your case.
I’m really scared about getting on the scales tomorrow. I’ve not been on them for more than a month. Highly expecting to be around 105kg or something.
You'll sort it mate
Sorry, I don't like any diet/plan that restricts what I can eat.
It sounds like you're motivated enough though. Keep us updated.
The way I see it, not weighing yourself doesn't mean you don't weight what you way... if you know what I mean? Better to know, than not?
222lbs as of this morning, which is around 7lbs up since Christmas eating started in December.
Not at all sad about that, eating still hasn't really cleaned up so plenty of water weight to drop.
Aim is to hit 200lbs at some point this year. Which should be more than achievable as long as I don't crunch my knee again like the old man I am
Not at all sad about that, eating still hasn't really cleaned up so plenty of water weight to drop.
Aim is to hit 200lbs at some point this year. Which should be more than achievable as long as I don't crunch my knee again like the old man I am
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I am currently sitting at 115kg this morning (down from 115.2kg, not much but something). am planning on calorie counter from next Monday but my sleep seems to get messed up when ever I do. Started resistance training with cardio 3x a week and 2 days of walking so hopefully it will help me get down to my first goal of below 100kg
There's plenty of evidence that carnivore is an effective diet for short term (about a year) weight loss, but it doesn't work and isn't healthy longer term. You need to transition off to something sustainable and healthier after a time.
I had the same experience, I did lose 3 stone but just could not cope without bread any longer!!! I really need to do something this year, I am so overweight and unfit!
Going to continue the relaxed attitude for the rest of my annual leave, but will make preparations for batch cooked lunches and dinners over the course of the week. I’ll start calorie counting on Noom strictly as of next week. Want to get leaner and I don’t think Christmas has been too ridiculous.
Good luck for the year everyone!
Good luck for the year everyone!
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That's not true in my experience, most of the carnivores I associate with have been doing it multiple years, some over a decade and at least one I've spoken with now multiple decades in. All of which are in great health.
See I really struggled with Keto myself, the cravings for carbs etc drove me insane. It was only after a few weeks of strict carnivore I didn't miss that stuff day to day. It was only when I got really depressed and with my unhealthy relationship with food chose to eat a chinese did all that come back with a Vengeance.
Hi all. time for me to do something.. I've always been overweight since my early teems, now time to do something about it, early 50s, and covid hasn't been kinda also working at home doesn't help.
Looking for any assistance, comradery, support I can get
Lots of ads around the "milkshake" meal replacements. Are these worth trying, or is it all marketing hype?
Looking for any assistance, comradery, support I can get
Lots of ads around the "milkshake" meal replacements. Are these worth trying, or is it all marketing hype?
I think it depends on your circumstances. I've had a Huel for at least one meal a day for about 5 years now and I like them. I live alone, so a shake for a meal suits me and it is easily monitored for the number of calories consumed. Times like today and yesterday, when I've been cycling for 3 or 4 hours, a liquid lunch is quite nice. Hopefully it helps keep me hydrated too.