Can you Gain Weight on the Carnivore Diet? Fat vs Protein for Weight Loss and Lipedema. 

Great doctor!! 👍

I had issues my whole life and could go 3 weeks without having a bowel movement. Since I started carnivore my bathroom visits are completely normal

MY GI told.me.two weeks ago that I, "was going to DIE!" without fiber and on carnivore. Yet it had healed my horrific IBS-c. No more room clearing uncontrolled flatulence, abdominal pain, explosive diarrhea followed by opioid like poops.

@@lindawick455 wow! That’s a bold statement! I would get a new doctor. So glad to hear your feeling better! I am also! Still healing and fairly new to carnivore. I was honestly surprised by my doctor saying the patients who are plant based have most GI issues. I’m thankful for his honesty.

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@MariaEmmerich what is a good resource to start doing this? I’ve been doing carnivore for about two months and struggling to lose hip/lower body fat. I’m also very short and not overweight but definitely holding extra fat in these areas

@@sally0404 You can start with getting proper macros here: mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/

Way to go! 💪

Me too! You've given me a little hope. I was 98 lbs when I started; which is a good weight for me. I've been between that and 100 most of my adult life. I did not want to gain weight. I didn't at first, but then it seemed to quickly come - on my abdomen and butt - all fat! I gained almost 10 lbs to weight more than I ever have. It is uncomfortable, I feel it weighs me down (literally) so I now have less energy, and have not yet got much help for the GI issues I hoped to resolve. It appealed to my history of binge eating - eat as much as I want! Of course calories matter. I agree they are not everything - but logic alone suggests that a person can't just eat an unlimited amount that is more than their body can use without gaining weight. I think most folks doing these diets are overweight, so they can eat that way perhaps and still be in a caloric deficit. Worse, I used to be able to lose weight quickly just by cutting my intake for a few days or a week, but this weight isn't budging. I'm really scared. Wish I wouldn't have been so naive. Thanks for sharing your experience - I assume you are doing weight training? Maybe I will try to up that and hopefully help - a trainer would probably be a good idea to keep me on track!

Are you doing about 1g per pound of ideal body weight or more protein?

What are the many things Ken Berry is inaccurate about? I have been watching him for over a year.

I think Dr. Berry and others who encourage additional fat is inaccurate too. I added fat at his personal suggestion on a zoom chat 6 months ago. All that happened was a 7 lb gain. After listening to Craig explain the science in a recent video I stopped adding fat, even having lower fat meats, sirloin and tenderloin instead of a fatty ribeye. In 3 weeks I lost only 1 lb but my body composition is noticeable.

yes thats why i only watch him a couple of times and decided he is not it for me. Keto is not a once size fits all diet method. I rather watch drs like Ekberg and Nutrition with Judy who aim finding root cause rather than constantly repeating eat meat and salt and take iodine.

Watch your kidneys​@@debbiegoad1639

Sarcopenia is real. Carnivore makes bone stronger, decreases visceral fat and makes core .muscles bulk up. Everyrhimg us senior need to keep our lives independent. And, the lowered risk of dementia. Win win win

I'm same age, similar experience

Thank you!

@@craigemmerich you’re very welcome!

Thank you so much for your kind words!! 🙏🥰

@@MariaEmmerich you’re welcome!

I'm so glad you found this helpful! A lower fat approach has definitely helped me so much! I hope it helps you, too!

Thank you so much!!

Thanks!!

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching ❤️

Well isn’t classic carni the Lion Diet? MEAT No dairy, including butter

I'm so happy that this info is helping you! Thank you for watching and for the sweet comment!

@@YeshuaKingMessiah yes.. but a lot of people don’t do the “Lion diet”-they eat a lot of butter.

I’m a carnivore and eat only beef, mostly raw ground beef with salt. I also decided to eat organ meat-it works if your hormones are balanced.

Thank you for your kind response!

I am so grateful for your kindness and support 🙏❤️

Thanks for watching!!

Thank you! I'm glad prioritizing protein has been key for you, too! 🔥

Hi there-do you still take Armour, I’ve heard it’s been changed.

Me too

Me too !!! And I feel really sluggish and dehydrated. I’ve gotten frustrated and went back to eating what we I want many times . The issue is , I’ve moved past that way of life so when I allow myself to eat whatever, meh . I just don’t want it . I love my whole food . It’s just finding my balance .

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for watching! I am so happy you found it helpful!

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Came here to say the same: The Reversed series led me to you Maria ❤️

Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Just like the personal fat threshold…

You are so welcome!

Thank you for watching!

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks!

To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

You made our day! Thanks for watching ❤️

I am struggling like you and still trying to find answers.

To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

Thank you for taking the time to write this, because I feel exactly as you do; but have been reluctant to say anything. Unfortunately, as one you tuber I DO respect says "anyone who eats burgers for a while has a carnivore you tube channel'!! And often fancies themselves as a 'coach' or some authority. Even some of the MDs I feel are a little remiss in painting everyone with a broad brush. I cringe when I hear some people handing out what is medical advice on live chats to someone they know nothing about. And, when I hear things like a young woman telling someone who was not losing weight for MONTHS, she just needs to eat more! And to tell someone like me, who is gaining unwanted weight, that it is my body 'healing". BULLOCKS! If you are not losing, or gaining (over a period of time) it is b/c the diet is not correct! Eating more fat is not the answer! I logically knew this, but I did fall prey to it for a brief time. Having almost 10 lbs of fat around my abdomen and butt is not 'healing' , and I also feel worse. Yet - as you experienced; this has become a 'fact' with some of the big name influencers. The calorie concept is more nuanced than initially known - but that does not mean it is completely irrelevant! I actually read Dr. Atkins original book - and he did have a uber high fat plan for short term use for the 'metabolically resistant' - BUT it was calorie restricted! One form was butter and macadamia nuts - but 900 calories a day. One stick of butter and a few nuts spread out throughout the day. That is why it worked. I'm going to go on with your roll! Then. they all want you to join their private group, or coaching program, or whatever if you want more 'personal' guidance. It's only $30, or $5.99 a month , but that adds up and I don't know about others, but I can't afford to join everyone's group - especially to find the 'coach' has less education and health knowledge than I do. You do not interact with the 'big name' doc or influencer who is running the channel (and making the $) . I'm sorry if that sounds snobby, but I think it is an issue. I think it is great when people share their stories, or interview others; but need to take some pause when handing out advice. I also think in the desire to 'sell' carnivore - you tubers focus on the dramatic stories of quick results and healing in weeks (sometimes even days are claimed). I beleive this happens, but I suspect most of us - not so dramatic and not so fast; and therefore are tempted to give up OR worse, as you experienced, told you are doing something 'wrong' - because we are not allowed to admit that it's not working , or I'm not getting the great results others are. I do believe in a meat based diet, and eating healthy fats, and all the basic priniciples - but you are spot on about how sadly this has also become another money making venture for many. I joined one of the private groups and found it little to no help also. It was very clique-y - reminded me of junior high! The 'regulars' were friendly at first, but after that, seemed like they would all talk to each other. I would post a question or topic, hoping to get discussion , and it was mostly ignored. No reason - I was polite, etc. and obviously there for discussion. I also noticed that certain members seemed to run the group and were very judgmental toward people who expressed doubt - or wondered about eating some vegetables etc. Well, Debbie, keep on going. I do find these YT comment sections are good. I also just can't afford to spend more money for memberships , etc. plus, I'm soured with the idea. I don't like giving out my credit card info and having money withdrawn monthly, etc. Makes me nervous. Anyone can open a discord group for free. maybe we should just start a general carnivore discussion group at no cost!

My macro calculator I link above is free. And you will get results if you follow it. :)

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for watching and commenting during the live, Karen! Love you! 💕

I don’t know if lab levels are always accurate, for the reasons Maria mentioned, but also you could be asymptomatic with low levels so why treat? Really we should be treating symptoms in my opinion.

You know I'm always cheering for you and Maria, ​@@thecarnitarianlife

​@@MariaEmmerichI sure sure!

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Thanks for watching, Anjoli! Yes! Let's get you sorted and reaching those goals! 💕💪

Stay away from PSMF, you will get depressed and not very happy. Rather just balance fat intake, if you have enough fat on yourself, eat less fat :)

PSMF is a tool and it works very well for many people. But you don't have to do PSMF if you don't want to.

You got this!

Hope you enjoy!

Thank you! Will do!

Thank you for watching!

Way to go!

Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

Glad you liked it!!

You made our day!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Awesome!!

Thank you for watching!

Lowering the fat has been so incredibly helpful for me! Definitely worth giving it a solid try!

Thanks for watching!

Hi I'm also 30days on carnivore and I haven't lost but gained a lot because of high fat I'm eating. Thanx for your advice

Isn’t she the best?!

​@@MariaEmmerich You look amazing too Maria, love your curly thick hair..wishing you & Craig healing & health much respect from Ireland 🇮🇪

Thank you so much and thank you for watching! ❤

Thank you for watching ❤️

You are welcome! 🤗

Yep. There's only so much food can do. Sometimes getting some help is what's needed. 🔥💪

Congratulations on your success so far! Thank you for watching! ❤️

Učíte sa jesť tuk veľa ľudí ma poškodený žlčník lebo nejediatuk aj Backer hovoril že nevie tráviť toľko tuku

I am so grateful for your support 🙏❤️

Thank you for watching! ❤

Glad you enjoyed it!

Way to go! Thanks for watching! ❤️

What psmf

Glad this video was helpful 🙏❤️

Where do we go to get our hormones tested? Doctor, I’m guessing, but what kind of doctor?

Thanks for watching!

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oooh I gotta go find that ! yummy...everything maria gives us is freakin delicious!

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Just watched your coffee video!! Amazing stuff!! Great work and many reasons to keep in mind about what coffee is Really doing and Not doing for your health!! Brilliant 👍🏻❤️

Stale kava to je zle potrebujete spravnu rovnovahu elektrolyty a dibre späť to je spokene z 200 az 400g tuku katdy ma inu hranicu opravy tela

I am so grateful 🙏

Glad you think so!

Thank you!

I find that I have a narrow but sustainable window for what feels best for me: whole chicken breast, grass fed NY strip steak only lean meat eaten but pan drippings consumed, and tuna/shrimp 1-2 times/week. I'm egg intolerant, anything processed inflames me, and I need my red meat almost daily. I'm also dairy intolerant

Congratulations!!!

Amazing I’m excited for you! Do you consume lots of fat ?

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To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

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@@MariaEmmerich Thank you for your prayers. I did reach out to you, I believe I sent you an email, I just wanted to get to talk to you more about your program?

You can email us here and we reply within 24 hours. :) support@keto-adapted.com

@@MariaEmmerich I believe I did, but never heard back. I'll try again, I thanks.

Do you have thyroid issues?

You can do it!! 💪❤️ To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

@@MariaEmmerich Thank you! I'll look into the links, much appreciated. I'm gifting your book to my friend as well for her to get re-inspired and the links! Then we'll start in on your library; this approach just makes much more sense.

Thanks for watching!! ❤️❤️

When i added extra fat because of all the information about high fat carnivore, it really helped me deal with stress at the time. Trying to find the sweet spot now and get that bikini body again.

@@olgakuchukov6981 It was mostly the reduced carbs that were helping with healing. Especially if overweight, the body has plenty of fat in reserve to tap into so you don't need a ton in the diet to heal. :)

@@craigemmerich it’s tough to feel satiated on low fat carnivore coming from volume addiction. No desire to add carbs, however. I do eat low carbs including coconut plus bow that it’s spring in the NE, I’ll be adding non-toxic greens and fruit that I grow, in small amounts. I’m working on healing this after a lifetime. I’ve discovered short-term dry fasting (24-72hrs), really love it. For me it’s all or nothing, with the middle (eating smaller portions) really hard. PSMF was super hard due to always wanting to eat more amd being mentally food-fixated. Not eating or drinking at all is way easier, liberating, a great reset to my ox-dumping symptoms and other gut-damaged symptoms. I don’t lose any muscle mass or feel weak (drt fasting is muscle-sparing), in fact the opposite. So far, on my 4th contiguous dry fast (once a week or so) I’m super energetic and tackle tasks I use food to procrastinate doing. It’s a great tool! The challenge, for me, is the refeed. I want to stuff myself and i lose my zen and sense of equilibrium. It’s fascinating. Thank you for your comment!

@@olgakuchukov6981I was a volume eater too then went highfat carni and WOW. I finally discovered what SATIATION was. 12oz steaming broth, 2T butter or schmaltz, lots of s&p, vinegar & 3 eggs stickblended in will keep me 5-6 hrs. I’m not even chewing it which is a no-no to begin with. A lb of ribeye steak w/its fat crisped up will satisfy me too even tho it’s done in 10min. The volume was always a subconscious attempt to SATIATE. I also have high stress in my life. I also had no problem dry fasting 40 hrs weekly (on wkends) and felt it was very helpful also twd budging my stubborn IR. Then I “rewater” ofc first of all. Then broth without eggs is how I break my fasts. Butter in it. Maybe bonito flakes and even seaweed. Fasting has never made me clearer thinking or high energy etc so I appreciate the food again and don’t lose it. Hope u figure it out for u 🙂

@@olgakuchukov6981 how much weight do you have to lose?

Calories definitely matter. Other things matter too (macro composition of those calories, hormones, etc). But calories do matter.

@@MariaEmmerichcalories do matter, but the calories you eat matter most.

You can eat lots of different animal proteins. Just pick leaner ones like seafood, fish, chicken. :)

I almost never eat beef on protein sparing days. I eat chicken breast, shrimp, and white fish...lot of egg white soufflé omlettes.

What do you eat on none protein sparing days

@@azadehgolshani9985I would say that’s when she eats her beef and lamb and salmon, sardines and yolks etc

Add HCL Pepsin. You are likely low on hydrochloric acid 🙏 mariamindbodyhealth.com/hydrochloric-acid-with-pepsin/

Eat cold or at least rm temp fat and meat For some reason it stops the GI trouble n diarrhea till u acclimate to the new WOE along with gradually introducing the meat and fat esp if you’ve been vegan or rly lowfat, etc for a long time

@@YeshuaKingMessiah I’ve been pretty much Keto for some years now, and I never lost any weight. I will try as you have suggested. Thanks.

@@M.Sforza oh sad! I lost 55# with keto but lost my hair too Carni had me regrowing hair I swear!

It’s hard to say, but getting your macros right is a good place to start ❤️

You should focus on macros instead of percentages. Percentages are too prone to error depending on how many calories you eat. We have a great macro calculator here (just read the notes at the top): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/

@craigemmerich thank you for responding, appreciate the info

I completely agree with @craigemmerich. Best to focus on macros rather than percentages. To give you an answer about what I had been doing vs what I do now... I had been eating 150+g of fat a day. I now average about 80-90g of fat a day. I had been having about 140g of protein. I now average about 180-190g of protein.

@@thecarnitarianlifethank you so much for this. Do you check your blood sugar? I get the meat sweats with so much protein and my sugar goes up. I’m going to change and try this. Was scared to go this high in protein. I also can’t eat as low calorie as the calculator suggest. So this is very helpful.

@@carolinacarnivore6776 I don't usually check my blood sugar, no. But when I have it's usually around the 80s. Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you found this helpful!

It definitely could be a contributing cause 🙏

Absolutely 👍

I’m so glad you’re here! ❤️🙏

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

Glad you found what works for you 🙏❤️🥰

I have ET as well. Would love to hear feedback.

I think diet can be very helpful, yes.

@@craigemmerich Do you think high Fat carnivore like for epilepsy? I just quit coffee ☕️ a week ago

@@valeriemartini6315 the cases where higher fat can be helpful are seizures, Alzheimer’s, and some other brain conditions like bipolar.

Because elevated blood ketones does not equal weight loss. To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

I’m here for you 🙏❤️

Merali ste glukomerom veci vyhodil ste kávu, mliečné nedrzite pôsty ako ste na tom zo štítnu

Yikes!!

Oh, man. I haven't seen this push now for no salt. Yikes is right.

I saw that today. But I was already sensing I need to cut down on fat n salt. Stumbled on this. Confirms I'm right. Feel puffy n bloated. Body builders have done lean protein and non starchy carbs forever.

Not a concern. facebook.com/ketoadapted/videos/in-this-video-we-discuss-protein-gluconeogenesis-and-why-you-shouldnt-fear-prote/1827403037404444/

That is a myth. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yMrJZJdEB0o.html (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yMrJZJdEB0o.html) The body will use all the protein you eat. There are processes for slowing digestion, the amino acid pool, etc to ensure you do. examine.com/nutrition/how-much-protein-can-you-eat-in-one-sitting/

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Congratulations on your success so far! Sounds like we need to get your macros right for your goals. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

Way to go 💪

We don’t go by ratios because there’s no good way to quantify that. To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

I would look for a new doctor. BHRT is an excellent option 🙏❤️

Thank you

You can learn more here: mariamindbodyhealth.com/bhrt/