My Friend Went Carnivore And Here's What Happened... 

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Been Carnivore for a month, and love that I only eat once a day. And I eat good- steaks, bacon, eggs, ribs, burgers, fish,...and I save money too. I fast one day a week, which ends up being a 47 1/2 hour fast once a week. So I'm only buying 6 meals a week, nd that makes shopping quick and easy. I never liked just cooking for myself, but now I am interested in cooking for myself and trying new things. I didn't have a lot of weight to lose, but got tired of looking 5-months pregnant in pictures. I was down to my ideal weight in 2 weeks. Now working on getting my 6-pack abs back at 61 yo. Winning!

What I love about eating carnivore is, for me I stopped having all the cravings for not anything in particular, just don’t have them anymore. For me that is a life changing, positive, thing, as I sit here enjoying some bacon while watching your video, thinking, “ who needs a cookie?, not me! “.

WOW! YOU TWO ARE GREAT TOGETHER! SO INSPIRING! AT 75 IM DOING THIS! GO GIRLS🎉

"You're gonna find me in an alleyway trying to do some shady stuff to get more donuts".... truth😂😢

Love the story about the cookie. My mother and I were always at loggerheads because I was one who couldn’t eat in moderation and she could have boxes and boxes of cookies in the kitchen and sit down and eat 2 in an afternoon and never touch them again. I’d devour the entire cookie jar and she’d freak out. “Why do you eat them ALL?” and I’d answer “Why do you BRING THEM ALL HOME?”

I didn't go carnivore because of weight..i have autoimmune issues. And it's really helped me to FEEL better!!!

You both are fortunate that your spouses came along on the carnivore journey. While my husband of nearly 30 years is supportive of my choices, neither he nor my 24 yo son will give up the donuts, pasta, and rice. Fortunately, that stuff normally doesn't tempt me...until I'm tired or stressed! But so far, since 1/1/24, I've stayed strong!

Baptists do know how to eat. Eating is very social. I think gluttony is the only sin we don’t recognize.

24:09 OMG! I’ve never heard anyone else say that they have the opposite of body dysmorphia. I have that as well when I think of myself, I don’t see myself as very overweight, but when I see videos of myself I am stunned at how overweight I look. That is part of why I started doing a RU-vid blog on my carnivore diet journey because I need to see myself on video regularly. Not to shame myself, but to have a clearer view of where I really am at.

My sister-in-laws don’t understand how at the holidays I can take one bite of a dessert or have nothing. I thank God I can leave it. I prepped Laura’s meatballs and had them for dinner tonight. Delicious and easy for dinner. I love the simplicity of this way of eating. I’m down 80 lbs. Congrats Ashley.

"like go running, we're not running.." 😂😂😂 Me neither. This mamma don't run.

Laura, you are one of the most relatable carnivores. There are always so many great gems that you say that always hits me. One of those gems was that this diet needs to be sustainable. It's not a contest to see who is the most perfect carnivore. It's about consistency, not perfection. Thank you!

My husband and I started carnivore 1/1/24. He has lost at least 30 lbs. I am so upset because it was my idea. LOL!!!! I'm proud of him and happy for him. I have lost weight. Since I've struggled with my weight most of my life, I am not a fan of the scale. I've lost about 15 lbs. I do not feel deprived or hungry like I have when I changed my eating in the past. Thank you, Laura!!!!

I love how you two talk to us in the camera and not so much to each other. Usually when people have guests on their channel they talk and laugh between each other and I feel uninvolved. Loved this video.

This was so encouraging! I started following you day one when my husband and I began last March and Ashley recently through your stories. My husband is down almost 100lbs and we are so thankful for how we now feel on this life God has given us.

Thank you! You are both so relatable. I have realized that I can't go back to sugar because I know me. I can never eat sugar in "moderation." One piece of birthday cake will turn into a piece of birthday cake every single day for breakfast until it's gone.

My hubby and I are a 62 yr old team in our jounry as well.. we hit 1 year full carnivore this past Febuary..we both stopped losing weight for now but are very happy to be where we are in our health and weight loss. We are both off all medications for roughly 6 months now..we do not fast at all but do use LMNT everyday...our favorite go to is hambugers on our grill...we just grilled our first london broil and it turned out good...

The cookie story really resonated with me 😭

It was COVID for me too when I hit my max weight but also when I suspected my COBID diet was causing rashes and joint pain I'd never had before despite trying to eat healthier during the shutdown. But those "healthy" choices were triggering the food intolerance breakouts, rashes, joint pain and weight gain. As I amended my diet and focused more on protein and non-starchy vegetables, things cleared up. I lost my husband to cancer in 2021 and moved in late 2022. Early last year I stumbled across Dr. Berry's RU-vid channel with guest Kelly Hogan and her journey. I started following many different carnivore channels (I really enjoy yours), along with following Dr. Pelz and did my research and began my initial carnivore journey. I quickly dropped 45lbs but have many more to go to keep my promise to my late husband of losing pound for pound every pound the cancer stole from him. I've fallen off and on the diet. Over the past year but I'm refocusing my efforts to be at my goal by his birthday this year. This is the only lifestyle change I've ever made that is enjoyable because it's more than about weight-loss, it's about good food and a healing and healthier way of living. I've never been more energized and so non-fixated on a specific food or lack of food most diets cause you to obsess on. By the next new year, I'll be a new and healthier me.

Lol I can so relate to the reverse body dysmorphia. I thought I looked so cute in my new outfit until I saw a picture of myself and realized I was the biggest person in the picture. Oh the horror!! My life changed after that day! I’m now down roughly about 35lbs with about 10 more to go. 🙌🙌

There is profound freedom in abstinence…it seems paradoxical to people “on the outside” but I’ve never felt like this. I’ve NEVER been in the situation before where I’m losing weight while eating delicious food to satiety and not counting calories/macros. It’s so easy, I almost can’t believe it. Feels like a miracle. It’s so easy to say no to the “wrong” foods because living this way feels so good I’d never want to do anything to compromise it.

It was always such a hard thing to understand, but my sister who has never been overweight…she could nurse a coke or sandwich and leave parts of food…I always ate alllllll!

So glad you two spoke about moderating vs. abstaining ❤❤❤❤ It’s a DEFINITE struggle for most, can’t eat half a cookie without finishing … ❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU BOTH ❤❤❤❤

Great video! You ladies are so cute, at one point it dawned on me that you look like a couple of beautiful QVC hosts. 😍

I’m so glad you touched on the teenager part. Because I have two teen boys and adult daughter and I want so badly for them to eat better. Been doing carnivore for almost 1 years lost 33lbs , some slip ups but never gave up!

Pork chips ? tell me more please. Ashley is lovely, looks like you have found a great friend in one another. So rare these days!

Y’all look like sisters 💕

I can definitely relate to the emotional side of eating , especially during the holidays. Also wanting to "be normal." Thanks for addressing these important issues.

I need the recipe for those pork crisps that taste like Lays!!!

So agree with the food quality in Europe. I eat ‘worse’ things when I am in Germany, but usually lose weight and feel better when I am there. Great job ladies

Might be the best vid I have seen of yours! Two Big Girls working through the obesity epidemic ... one helping the other ... which in turn cna help hundreds or thousands! Absolutely, loved the way both of you have explained your journeys! 🤗

Welcome to Texas Laura. Good for y'all on the healing via Carnivore.

Thank you for addressing being thrown into post menopause due to surgery. My life has been a nightmare with fighting the weight gain. I have an extremely hard time with sweets. Zero support system. It is so hard.

I think my problem with food is that when I was a child there wasn't much food due to poverty. What I didn't realise was my mother was going without food to give it to us children. So you had to clear your plate, and you sat at the table until you did. I think this is always in the back of my mind. I do not have cookies/biscuits/cakes in the house. The last packet of cookies I had (my sister brought round) sat in the cupboard for 18 months. As soon as the packet was opened I would want to eat all of them.

This was a great motivational presentation. I’m sure many would agree that disappearing food cravings are freeing. For the last 7 months have not food obsessed at all. Laura, you’re an inspiration for us. As a lone Carnivore in my neighbourhood I need regular encouragement like this. 👏👏

I seriously feel like you were speaking for me! Everything you said was ME!

Oh my goodness...YES! I am not a moderator. I was zero carb / mostly carnivore for 3 yrs and lost craving for anything sweet completely. Donuts at work? No problem.. No longer tempted. BUT... 4 months ago quit smoking. Started majorly craving carbs esp sweets again. 😞. Thought it was the no cigarettes but all of a sudden realized that the vape I used to wean off was sweet tasting! Bingo....that sweet taste in my mouth again led to the continuous cravings!!

You could be sisters it’s the hair and smiles ! I love this I’m happy it worked for her ! What a great story ! I’m 43 ❤ fantastic . 40s , I’m always amazed at the amount of people that say why deprive yourself ?! I eat for fuel .. I’m not starving ! Cookies and cakes aren’t fuel .. it’s toxic crap .. you wouldn’t feed your car the wrong gas !

Im going to take a chance and do Carnivore. Lets see how it goes...

Thank you for being so helpful and realistic. It allows me the opportunity to learn more about the process of eating a carnivore diet.

The thing I love best about this video is you talking about your addictions. That’s so validating to me because I struggle with the same thing. I’ve tried keto and I can’t make it stick. I’ve tried carnivore before and I’m gonna try to make it stick this time. With your help, I realize that for me, cheating with the salad, or other healthy food like kimchi, sauerkraut, avocados, all that stuff is still addictive, even if it’s healthy. It’s not necessarily healthy for me.

Oh my gosh it feels like Ashley literally is my clone! I have the exact same issues with not being able to do things in moderation, feeling like I should always celebrate something with food or seeing it as a reward or something I can relax with on holidays or birthdays as a spoil. Also the mentality of bingeing on everything forbidden just before you "officially" start a new diet! This video resonated with me so much it's incredible. I'm also the same age so it's really encouraging to see the amount of progress that can be made even over 40 💜

This really resonates with me. I thought I was alone with not being able to moderate. I bought a frozen pizza the other day and ate the WHOLE thing! Tired of people telling me everything in moderation 😩

I have been ketovore for a little over a year. Down 88 pounds. I’m almost 42 and would like to lose another 20 but I’m not rushing it

I'm not a grapefruit person and wondered what the big deal was with that new flavor until I finally tried it yesterday. It's so good! Reminds me of the taste of eating an orange 🍊 (I know sounds strange). One of my new favorites for sure! Thanks for sharing your story!

Woot!!! Fellow ladies on carnivore! So good to see more and more people share their story. What an inspiration both of you!!! ❤️

I just made banana muffins for my son and after eating my carnivore breakfast wanted to dive face first into them. I just restarted carnivore and today is day 4. The cravings are gone but when faced with it I'm still struggling. There is no way that I would have just eaten one muffin so i totally get it. I am so glad that this is the video that I turned on!

Awesome story! Congrats to your friend - she has a good coach in you! Man, that restaurant food looked delicious!

Oh gosh! I have the same brain about the cookie!

Truly inspiring. Thank you 💗

Sweets feed the addiction. Ditto for any sweeteners.

Always worth watching! Thank you!

Such a great video concept. Thank you both!

Thank you both so much - very helpful!

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing Ashley. What a gorgeous restaurant!!!

Great interview! Enjoyed meeting Ashley and hearing about her journey! Thanks for sharing!

Great video, inspirational! Thank you for sharing your story Ashley.

Excellent video. Thanks to you both for a dose of reality and encouragement!

More of Ashley! Please and ThankYou Danya

Amazing job Ashley thanks so much for sharing your success! Thanks Laura!

Laura, thanks to you I went carnivore a year ago. I have dropped 10kgs, the pain in my back is almost gone and I feel great! Your videos has been a big help and inspiration. Thanks! ❤

What a fun video! Thanks Laura and Ashley.

Ashley is so well spoken and authentic! Great guest Laura! Thank you

Thanks Laura! YOU are amazing and I love your channel! This was a great video ❤ congratulations Ashley

This is EVERYTHING I needed to hear. some days I feel like I am not normal because of lack of control….I am at the fatigue pain in the joints phase. Starting carnivore and watching all your videos and will start moving goals daily

I loved this! I relate so much to Ashley. This was inspiring 👏🏽 ❤. Thank you 😊

Loved this video, Laura❣ It was fun to meet your co-worker, Ashey, and follow her carnivore journey‼

Another great video. Thanks so much, Laura for all the inspiration! ❤

Love you guys you're both an inspiration. Congrats we appreciate the honesty. I'm doing this I just started and I'm loving it. Thanks

Great Video! The restaurant share at the end was amazing.

Hi! I so needed this! Thanks Raven

Fantastic video. You two are phenomenal.

This video was fab!!! Love the interview-ish format. And that restaurant…wow…I wish there were more of those ‘clean’ types of restaurants!!! Thanks for posting.

Y’all are fabulous together! Bravo for finding what works!

Beautiful ladies both... Thank you for an awesome video Laura!

This was amazing! Been carnivore on and off for 8 months, but only strict for the first 4 months. I needed to hear Ashley's story to revitalize me! Thank you both. 👌

Great video~ congratulations Ashley on using carnivore to help you and your family!

You friend said something that I think is so important. She said it’s a struggle that you have, and immediately corrected and said that I have. It makes such a difference for me when I take ownership and responsibility but using I when I am indeed talking about myself and not you. I have learned a lot about myself by paying attention and catching myself when I drop in a you.

You both speak so well which made this video super enjoyable to watch!

You both seem so happy in your sales role!!🎉🎉 Your confidence is incredible, great on camera and genuine. I know dropping weight is what I aim for too feel good and be more confident.

Thank you for this conversation. I just started about a week ago and I had a piece of cake last night at my daughter's birthday party. I got the worst headache I've ever had. Why do we treat ourselves with poison!? I had a steak and butter with salt for breakfast.

What fun & inspiring conversation. Would love more joint chats of the two of you. Bravo for your success! Love hearing about family choosing a healthy lifestyle together. 💜

Thanks Laura and Ashley others experiences are so useful. 😊

I'm so glad that Ashley's teens are interested, and adopting ealthy habits. I'm inspired by your story. (And I love watching your channel, Laura!) I began eating carnivore when my girls were mid teens. I lost 50 pounds and my blood sugars are so much better (T1D). One daughter (now 18) is convinced that this is what she wants to do, but not yet, because it's challenging. My other daughter (19) is not interested. I wish I had known how to eat properly when they were tiny, when I could have actually fed them properly.

The two of you are great! The honesty and genuine friendship displayed was so refreshing! Plus, you both gave great information. Thank you!

Love her!! Her Instagram is so fun and positive just like yours. Wonderful ladies!

I absolutely love Ruggles Black! This was a great video!

This was such a good video- thank you!

Found your channel today. Both of your messages soooo resonated with me. Very inspiring

Beautiful well spoken ladies ❤

Watching this just made me happy! Thank you:)

Laura I love this video with Ashley, your friend and work friend. So much great content.

I appreciate this conversation so much as an abstainer as well. Makes me feel like I’m not going crazy ❤

Great video! It was like I was in the kitchen with you guys, listening to your stories, and it went by too quickly!

Great testimony from someone who is getting it done. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your story and the Restaurant specifics as well :)

Great video, inspiring for all - singles, families.. Great job! Congratulations in such success!

I appreciate the honesty. I’m Carnivore 1 yr 1 month and was strict for 11 months. In January I started with cookies and lost control. 15 -20 lbs came flooding back. I’m frustrated but trying to get back strict. It’s nice to know I’m not alone with the roller coaster. 😢