I'm 74. After a year and a half on keto, I switched to carnivore 15 months ago. I had myriad of health issues 3 years ago; including chronic acid reflux, sleep apnea, extremely high blood pressure (170/140), pre-diabetic blood sugar levels, and auto-immune rashes on both my legs. I had arthritis in my shoulders, wrists, fingers and knees. I weighed 254 pounds with a waist size of 42. I now weigh 165 pounds with a waist size of 32. During my physical at the VA last month my blood pressure was 127/68, and all my blood tests came back great. Do what works for you. The interesting thing is: 3 years ago my doc at the VA told me if I didn't change my lifestyle I'd be dead by age 74. Well I made it to 74 and I now feel like I'm in my 30's.
@@kangab1387I haven't had a single issue with acid reflux in 2 years. Sleep apnea was gone after 4 months into keto. My A1C went from 6.0 to 5.0. No more arthritis in my shoulders, wrists, fingers and knees. No more bleeding gums. And, no more early morning mucus attacks.
I was at the last number of prediabetic and on metformin. My VA doc insisted I go on a statin, which I knew there were issues with so I set about researching it and found DR Ken Berry's video on statins and then carnivore and curing diabetes. That was in June of 2022, at 57 my labs and BP are perfect now! My new VA doc insisted on a coronary calcium scan and said if its anything above a zero he's putting me on a statin! ( I wouldn't take them if he did) Well my score came back a big fat ZERO!
@@davidwelday3276 That's exactly what I did, but I started in 2019 when Dr Berry was pushing Keto. I was keto for a year and half; now carnivore for the last 17 months. My doc at the VA was blown away by both my physical appearance and my blood tests. I've lost 90 pounds since I started this journey. Biggest number changes were blood pressure and A1C, both of which are in the normal range now.
Me too! I remember hearing about Atkins in the late 90’s and thinking those people were crazy while I ruined my metabolism eating the freaking rainbow and killing myself on the elliptical machine. Decades of damage being undone now. Feeling great.
I started carnivore on a lark in August 2022 based on an interview of Dr. Ken Berry with Kelly Hogan. I went cold turkey and started it on a trip to Oshkosh in August. My goal was to get my A1C down, not lose weight. But the first thing that happened was I lost 20 lbs in like 3 weeks and had to get new pants. Then the next physical showed my A1C had dropped. The dowside was that as I lost weight I lost muscle, so I had to start a weight lifting program to rebuild muscle. Things got better as I added fat; real fat, not vegetable fat. I found pure cream cheese helped as it is almost all fat. It also cured the mild gum disease I had developed. We are all sugar addicts from the 60s. I’m 67 and this works, where nothing medicine suggested ever worked with A1C before. I can so relate to this guy. I was never overweight, but the diabetes threat and his experience are similar. It’s a journey and an experience, not a destination. Best of all: no more late night sugar cravings.
He got swole! He is jacked! Those biceps are impressive. I lost 115 lbs this year on carnivore- from 311 lbs to 195.6 lbs the other morning. Really relatable. Grateful for this way of eating!
@@ChelmsfordScientific I am sorry to hear about your friends. Many carnivores do have improvements in their heart. You also have to ask what a person’s diet was like prior to starting carnivore. We can’t blame meat for damage sugar and carbs may have done. If you have something else that works good for you I am happy for you and open to hear about it- but I have lost 131 lbs and am feeling great 10 months in
365lbs in May ‘23…. 283lbs today, December ‘23. Carnivore has changed everything for me. I’ve probably lost and gained hundreds of pounds doing everything under the sun. This is the first time ever been able to keep on the path.
I'm 64 and started carnivore a few months ago. I wound up going to the ER about March after the nurse at Fast Pace said my bp was at stroke level, and begged me to go. I was right at 310 also. Not good for my height of 5' 4". I'm down to 249 now.
This is also day 1 for me, but this is also my 3rd attempt at carnivoring. Fingers, toes and eyes crossed that I can stick with it this time. I have an everything you can’t have kind of addiction.
I never ever tire from these interviews! While each story is unique, they all contain information that is totally useful. They each and all give me new support with useful tools/ideas. Dec. 6 will be 6 mo for me. Thus far no cheats and no desire to cheat. Thank you Kerry and Kevin!!
This is SO inspiring to me! Thank YouI am 61, 310 pounds, 46 inch waist, on TRT, Have sleep apnea, and on Blood Pressure meds. I have been Carnivore for 89 days today, down 30 pounds, lifting weight regularly, just upped my fat recently, feeling so much better and I am looking forward to having the same testimony as Kevin, over the next few months. Thank You! 💪
I’m currently on the 90day carnivore challenge. I’m 43, 8weeks in. 25lb down. I notice something new each week that has improved. Mind blowing I can eat as much as I want, no calorie counting or portion control. I’ll probably continue after the 90 days, but time will tell. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@ericdincauze3984 I say that just because of the unknown with the remainder of the time and that it is still a new concept for me . I for sure am learning as much as i can during this challenge. I do plan on continuing after the 90days. My wife is now beginning to show interest in it and dipping her toes in eliminating stuff from her diet.
That covid story shreds my heart. Am still chell chocked from nursing in ICU those years. There were a lot of things that were horrifying. But the absolute most heart breaking, was having to keep loved ones out, and just talk with them over the telephone.
That was terrible, which looking back was completely unnecessary. Those poor folks can never have that time back with their loved ones that are now gone.
@@kellykirkpatrick4416 I save lives for a living. We saved lots during covid too. I didn't agree with protocol, but I was not in charge. You have to know, that at the time no one knew what covid was yet. But by all means, go ahead and judge me, without not knowing anything about me.
Been doing ketovore/Carnivore for 3-4 weeks. 66 5'10 230 down to 215 Had 2 blood clots during Covid. Had tremendous leg pain that is decreasing and a recent toe bunion that is shrinking. Bp is improving, taken myself off Bp meds. Still doing blood thinner for clots and meds for prostate issues. Been jogging several miles a day (I force myself to jog with pain, pain decreasing) Carnivore for life.Thank You LORD! 👍🙏
Id say stART taking hot to colds showers for 30 seconds to a minute this will reduce pain and inflaMATION all over your body if you do it daily this wakes up your cell mitochondria and yes its a shock to your body but its suppose to do that similar to sitting in a sauna but quicker and its free. Now instead of Jogging Id say sprint do two full tilt sprints say for a hundred yards is better and quicker jogging cuz of the after burn effect. continues after youve done the exercise and will give you six pack abs if you continue this is the latest exercise advice like high intensity short duration training like years ago say lifting weights only its even simpler then that. As in work smarter not harder.
Skin cell renewal varies from person to person, but to give you an idea - in babies, skin cell renewal takes around 14 days. For teenagers, it's around 28 days. In middle age, it takes between 28-42 days. And for 50 plus, it can be up to 84 days.
@seascape185 - I have a rare skin condition. I have scales and create skin at a rate and thickness up to 17 times thicker than 'normal'- and faster than 'normal'. I can see my skin flaking off. The truth is: different areas of your skin shed at different rates, regardless of your age. Your face, neck, hands, arm pits, groin, inner arms and inner thighs are the fastest. They are also your thinnest skin. Your feet, ankles and lower calves are the slowest. And this rate does slow down with age but also changes its rate with the condition of your health. If you are here because of your interest in carnivore and you accept that we are born in ketosis then you might be inclined to accept that as we loose our our health, the rate of our "skin sloughing" also changes. As we regain our health our rate of skin shedding improves. But what do I know. I'm not a doctor so DO NOT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. We can accept what the "experts", "professionals", medical professionals", "nutritionists", 'beauticians", "pseudo-scientists" and everyone else who told us otherwise. It's our life. We must find our own truth.
A few quick tips for carnivore truckers: Over-the-Road drivers rarely get the chance to get groceries so a freezer in the truck is a necessity. Don't get one of those trucking deep-freezers since they cost a fortune and are low on space. Instead, check out the Whytner brand of mini freezers. They're the size of a regular truck fridge and even have locks on the front which keeps them from popping open while you're driving. Enough space in one to have a few months of ground chuck. You have to keep it upright though so you might have to use bunjees and strap it in that upper-bunk or get creative some other way. Drop your trailer in a safe place (usually your company's terminal) then bobtail to a Walmart for bulk ground chuck and eggs. Stock up. Use a 34-hour reset to do a lot of hard-boiling eggs for a quick and easy snack. Raw eggs last up to 5 weeks in the fridge, but only about a week once boiled, so only hard-boil enough for a week (keep the rest raw and in the truck fridge). We're not supposed to use gas-powered cookers (propane / butane) in the truck but I do anyway. Trucker tip: use propane instead of butane. Every truck stop has those green propane tanks, but it's very difficult to find more butane. If you insist on being by-the-book and simply must use electric burners or skillets, most company truck inverters are 1200 watts. Look for max consistent watts, not max pique watts. Also keep in mind, those inverters go bad all. the. blessed. time, and if your only way to cook is electric, you'll be out of luck. Best to at least have a propane backup. Then, as the guest in today's video suggested, there are always fast-food backup options: McDonalds and Dennys. Some truck stops have a Waffle House within walking-distance but many do not. And Waffle House, McD's, and Dennys, all use vege-oil for their meats. It's fine in a pinch, but we're not out here playing around. Best to avoid it if you can. Also, for workouts, check out Jeff Cavalier's Athleen-Xero full-body calisthenics workout program (no equipment required). And also consider the controversial X3 workout bar (with bands). Some commentators hate the X3 bar, others like it. But as truckers, we have to make it work. It's lightweight and doesn't take up space. Additionally, I have a nation-wide Planet Fitness membership but as OTR drivers, it's hard enough for us to occasionally get our trucks to a Walmart for groceries, let alone have time to drop by a Planet Fitness. Still, it's a nice option to have. Check them out on Google Maps sat view to see if there is a good place to park the truck. If you find a good Planet Fitness with convenient space for a truck to park, that might make a good place to camp for a 34-reset. God speed carnivores!
Great advice! You can also use an electric induction stove to pan fry steak or burgers - I travel a lot for work and that’s what I do… the heat on the induction stove is usually pretty good
@@azbuckeyegirl9523 Imagine if Planet Fitness added a section for truck drivers to their app, where we find a PF location with lots of space for trucks...
By the way, RE: gas-for-cooking, it seems the situation has now exactly reversed itself. You used to be able to purchase those green propane tanks for small camp stoves in any Loves or Flying J, but now, not a single one can be found from California to SC. Instead, surprisingly, TA's (Travel Centers of America) have begun carrying butane canisters! Go figure?! In any case, the cost of the individual green propane tanks (Coleman) has gone up significantly. As a work around, I've begun carrying one of the big 5-gallon tanks in the truck with me. I figure it has the same amount of gas as about 30 to 40 of the individual green ones. I keep a few empty green ones and refill them from the big 5-gallon tank. Is it safe to have a propane tank in the cab of a truck? I don't know - can't be worse than sitting on two massive tanks full of diesel fuel at any rate. The cost of a swap-out at Loves (just checked today) is around $26. That's for an entire 5-gallon tank! You have to pay 18-something at Walmart for 4 of the 16oz green ones. Do the math. The significant savings as well as the ease of never having to worry about running out of propane is well worth whatever little risk there may be in having the tank in the cab with you. Wrap it in pillows and blankets and bunjees to be safe. Additionally, someone mentioned frying meat on a burner. This is great if you have a vacant picnic table, but do *NOT* fry in the truck. Grease - that lovely good and healthy fat we need as carnivores - splatters all over the inside of the truck. It not only gets soaked into the seats, it can potentially cause great harm if it makes the floors slippery or blocks the visibility of the inside of your windows (so you can't see your mirrors)! Far better, I've found, to simply boil, boil, boil. Moreover, at every fuel isle, there is usually a water spigot. Yes, the big scary-looking signs say: "Non-Potable". This means the water hasn't been treated with chemicals. Still, when using it to cook, make sure you bring it to a good hard boil before putting any food in, just to make sure strange critters are killed off. Otherwise, I keep multiple jugs on hand for washing and boiling. Boiled ground chuck tastes amazing, by the way, especially if you fill the boiling water with no-carb seasoning of some sort. Additionally, clean up is a breeze. Simply dump the greasy water out of the window, then wipe out your pot. Done. (I like to dump 90% out but then keep some of the greasy, flavor-water, for drizzling and dipping my meat balls). While high-fat carnivores might be cringing at seeing all the precious fat go out the window - and I feel ya - it's a necessity. I keep a jar of organic beef tallow on hand for days my body demands more fat. I'll just do a spoonful or so to make sure I'm getting the fat I need. That said, while it's true that boiling the meat leaches out much of the fat, it doesn't leach out all. If you leave the leftover patties in the cooler overnight to eat cold (while driving) the next day, you'll definitely see a lot of congealed white all throughout. Healthy and tasty! Good luck and godspeed carnivores!
Been a trucker 20 years..lunch box oven..microwave..I can cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner in a truck! The cheapo appliances at walmart have seriously low wattages. They work great with a truck inverter..
Kevin, you remind me of Kerry and Dante Ferrigno the change is miraculous. Kerry, looks like a kid again and Dante Ferrigno looks like a completely separate human being. Thank you so much for sharing, Kevin. And thank you Kerry, for having another great, inspiring guest. God Bless
I finally made the decision in mid October this year. I was 317lbs at 6ft tall. I’m 70 years old. I have been strength training since the end of the Covid shut down. I started intermittent fasting. I’m down 20 pounds. I am aiming to get to 200. Thanks for being an inspiration.
Great interview, Kerry! Kevin’s vulnerability and transparency were so attracting. I’ve been binge watching carnivore videos since the first of the year, and just when you think you’ve learned everything , along comes Kevin with new info. Especially with what he reminded me about the effect of fat on blood sugar versus protein. I am INSPIRED! For those who cheat and kick themselves I offer something I learned in 12- step rooms: success is getting up one more time than you fall down. We are here to learn and grow ( and love). It’s part of the deal, so be easy on yourself. Thanks, guys!
Great episode! Very inspiring. I was full carnivore starting May 2023. I made it 60 days then decided to try adding back in fruit and honey because if you know who. I had lost 21 lbs in 60 days (200 to 179… I’m 5’11” and likely need to be around 155-160) so I figured what could it hurt. Well, within a few weeks I was eating breakfast cereal in the morning, then McDonalds for lunch, treats like Hostess Hohos throughout the day, pasta for dinner and lots of ice cream. Fast forward to December and I was back up to 196, feeling horrible and suffering from high blood sugar that has went way down during carnivore. I’m now back on carnivore, day 6 as I write this. Feeling much much better and already having a thinner face (love all that water weight you loose when you start!). Anywho, starting in December won’t be easy but it is what it is. I’ve made it through two parties already and haven’t broken so I’m sure I can make it through Xmas. Luckily I don’t drink so I don’t have to suffer through quitting that as well.
Excellent interview, I really needed to hear about Kevin’s experience falling off the wagon repeatedly early on. Perfect advice to keep at it. Thank you both.
@@KevinWilsonSBCtotally agree. Biggest mistake I made was giving myself cheat days every few weeks. I could always get right back on the diet but I am to realize later I wasn't getting nearly the good benefits by going off
Yeah you're going to lose 8 to 10 lb of water just to start but don't get discouraged when you go down to two pounds a week on average after that as it's all fat and all you have to do is put the time in
Great interview. For 3 years I’ve been one of those “older” carnivores (though certainly don’t feel old -feel better @ 71 than I did in my thirties.) Sprint for exercise now. BTW, had a triple by-pass 12 yrs ago & currently on no meds (imagine what I was put on after cardiovascular surgery!) or supplements! Lost around 90 lbs & at high school weight. Yes, labs look fine! Oh yeah, eliminated diabetes as well! Keep up the good word guys!
Great success story! No medication at all for me too. I am 65 feeling decades younger. Especially grateful for the positive mental health and loss of anxiety!
Dr. Tom here, 45 years as a chiropractor, one week as a carnivore. What a great support group you guys are, along with Dr. Chaffee and Dr. Berry. For the first time in a while I look forward to next week and the next week to monitor progress. I'm 71 and woke up the other day wanting to do push-ups. Thanks for your support!! 😊
Watching this for inspiration. I too was in the Covid ward at the Mayo Clinic with broken-glass Covid pneumonia for 7 days. I have waffeled tremendously on the carnivore diet. Went 60 days and had some astounding results. Sugar/carb addiction keeps taking me down. I know what to do, but really struggle. Do I have one more try in me? Time will tell. Love these inspirational stories!
Yes you do.....i believe in the power of suggestion. Tell yourself you dont need that garbage, that YOU CAN DO THIS! THAT you will be successful! You got this. The journey is won between the ears
Try Taking CHROMIUM PICOLINATE. Google it. And write down encouraging messages to yourself about why you want to do this, and read it daily. Good luck, you can do this.❤
These testimonies are incredible. Before covid I lost 75lbs just eating better and hitting the gym, 3 years later im back to my pre pandemic weight (340lbs) and looking to get back on track. My wife just sent me a video on the carnivore diet and I think this is the right choice for me and to extend my life for my family. Thanks to all of these people and their encouraging stories and information.
I finally got my mom to try carnivore cuz she has COPD and I think she’s starting to like it and she’s starting to cough less. She is 73 she’s been using a nebulizer since she was diagnosed but she was still coughing quite a bit but I think she’s starting to get better now. 🙂
Great episode Kerry and Kevin I’m 65 I’m nine days in on the diet and my arthritis has gone away. . I have more energy and clarity so far. learning what you guys eat and how you started into it is a big big deal and you’re helping a lot of people you’re helping me. I love your channel. I’ve watched Dr. Chaffey and Ken berry and Sean Baker but some reason you resonate with me just being a guy like me even though you’re younger. I like your guest that he went from 300 to 200 I started at 2:15. I weighed myself the other day and nine days I’m at 2:11 and I don’t even care if I lose weight but now I have a goal of 200 which would be my college football weight which I never thought I would see again but since I’ve started this diet, it’s unbelievable I’m excited, even my wife who’s not really doing it loves to eat the fat, eats the skin and does other things to get fats into her so keep it up. I love your stories. You guys are inspiring. God bless.
@@buythedip5300 none! Even in my earlier years, never any drugs. Before my ICU visit my T's were low and my doctor recommended TRT but I never took her up on it. I need to get a new blood test to see where my current T's level are but I know they have improved a bunch!!
Kevin represents my situation almost exactly except for age! 67 y.o., 5'7, ranging from 290-310 pounds at my highest. Also the same general body type... thin and very muscular in my younger days. Thanks for the great inspiration story!
I started carnivore November 2023 and I don’t experience depression anymore 💕 I stopped my SSRI antidepressants and I feel BETTER now than when I was eating an all American diet with the antidepressants Steak with lots of marbled fat on it makes me feel the best! 🥩 ❤️
I've struggled with weight and overall health nearly all my life. I'm 42 and will be 43 in May. I'm 320lbs and my goal weight for now is 200lbs. I've tried all sorts of diets and exercise programs. I've done the pre-packaged meals, protein shakes, low carb, low cal, low fat, weight lifting, walking, cardio...all with little to no progress. I've been feeling so defeated and like there's nothing I can do to ever change it. I stumbled across a few Carnivore diet vids like Dr. Berry and this channel. After seeing so many success stories and lives changed, I've made the decision to start the Carnivore diet today. I'm still learning and would appreciate any and all advice for beginners.
@Tina Kathleen Try using ghee to make mayo . . . with egg yolks and maybe a bit of mustard, use an immersion blender and after it's all blended, add the egg whites in at the end . . . that will keep it spreadable after being refrigerated. I've tried bacon grease, but didn't like the taste and it set up hard in the frig.
I kept falling off, it's almost the end of the year. The husband keeps trying to convince me to wait for the new year since we still have holidays coming up. I told him it was just another excuse. I'm tired of being fat and out of shape, I'm tired of not having the energy to play with my daughter. If not now, then when? When will we stop using excuses and just take back control of our health? It's hard when you have a family to cook for, and they don't wanna eat the way you eat. I've fallen off so many times because it's exhausting. My heart keeps telling me it's time, so I'm going to start today! It's not perfect because I've had both coffee and honey. I guess today will be more animal based, and tomorrow, I will ease into it with each day. I'm tired of being tired and tired of making excuses.
I’ve been at it 6 months. I’ve only lost 40 pounds, got off my BP Meds and feel great so far. I stuck with it great at first and now I’m mostly “Keto-vore” and keep the carbs to 20 or less a day. The holidays have been a little bit of a challenge, but I’m going to go right back to meat & eggs only after Christmas. Hang in there. No worries if you waiver a little…. Just begin again. It eventually becomes something you won’t compromise on. You just feel so darn good that you aren’t willing to give it up for anything.
Alimak, you are not fat, just inflam from all these carbs, do not cook nothing else but meat for entire family and miracle is going to happen they all going to like it 😊❤
I did 318 to 218 years ago. Stay that way for years, healed my psoriasis and type2 diabetes. Starting again at a healthy 280 this week just to get lighter at 44. Thanks for the motivation!
Just watched 'Society of Snow' about the Uruguayan rugby team that survived a plane crash in the Andes. They were sure that if they didn't have any food they'd be on the verge of dying in a few weeks. Granted, they were in drastic conditions, but this is how we are taught to think. They survived for 2 months - on the dead bodies of their compatriots. It was sad that they had to resort to that to that, but it kept them alive - and strong enough to walk 37 miles through deep snow and high mountains so they could be rescued. It was better than the wine and candy they ate all up first, and their attempts at eating the stuffing in the plane seats.
For sunny star, about the 30 year old truck driver, I drove truck for 20 years and I had a George Foreman grow with me in a small inverter. And I made mistakes for myself. That way. That was long before I started going carnivore before. Even thought about carnivore 7 months ago I started carnivore at 416 pounds and I've dropped now to 340 pounds as of yesterday. And if you go to McDonald's and order quarter. Pound pattys, they are 2 dollars a piece.
My younger brother's case was identical to Kevin's when he ended up in the hospital with Covid only he wasn't as heavy, and he died there. Please, don't take your health or your life for granted!!!
Keto changed my life so you can do dirty keto or strict keto. Strict keto is the only way to do it. If you’re going to do Keto. All the snack garbage is not the way to go imo Now after the changes it seems to be a natural move to more carnivore. To change your life start somewhere Keto or carnivore anyone can do it. If keto just don’t be fooled with substitutes of the garbage that made you sick, keep it clean and very low carb. I’m closer to carnivore now and plan to keep the new way of life forever. Good luck to anyone wanting to change your health.
I think of adding fat and someone will say to me i got 93 percent lean ground beef thats healthy. I try not to discourage or be pushy so im like thats great maybe try adding a little more fat. Seems its ingrained in us that fat is bad. Somehow, eating sugar is ok. Sad 😔 thanks for sharing your story. Im just trying wagu beef tallow, adding it on steak. Pretty good. I have to share my mother who is elderly, saw my doctor for a problem with nerve pain and mentioned to her that my diet may not be balanced. So on my anual checkup she asked me if my diet was balanced. I was just like a deer in headlights, after a pause. I say yes i believe my diet is balanced. 😆 I've fallen off wagon a few times, but nothing feels better than carnivore. And the inflammation that goes away. Why wouldnt people want this. I think humanity needs deprogramming.
Hi Kevin, I'm so glad I saved these videos. My brain is so much clearer, I'm unstanding things easier. Day 16 today. I'm not too good eating the fat from the meat but yesterday I ate it on my porch in the dark. It was the cold left over ground beef with 20% fat. I didn't throw up or have stomach issues.😊 I do lots of butter though. I think I have the best, creamest butter in the world. Cabots unsalted. Thanks Kerry, for these videos. I keep busting out tearing up when I think of you. My dogs thank you too, Day 4.
I have had nothing but steak, ground beef and water for 3 weeks. Already down from 270 to 254 This feels easy to maintain Do you think adding eggs is a good idea? I am planning to be meat only until it becomes a problem
You are completely correct on having your wife join in helped! My husband is a carb & sugar addict! I have been able to stick to it pretty well. Some stumbling and setbacks on my side do to accepting how much fat to eat. But I have given in on days I have worked myself to exhaustion and we decided to "grab a pizza" on the way home. I have set myself back by giving in. Then trying to break the addition AGAIN! The 1 thing I can say, for 100% certainty...carnivore "calls" me back every single time. The way I feel when eating PHD just draws me back to it! Thank you Jesus!!
After using TRT and carnivore I went got dexa scan done and came in top 2% body fat percentage (13.9%) for my age and was ranked in top 5% BF pct for men in their 20's (I was 51 years old at time)
@@buythedip5300I think 90% of men over the age of 40 should be on TRT. Hormone replacement therapy at therapeutic doses is probably what almost all men need. I have sent at least a half a dozen of my friends to get there testosterone levels checked in every one of them was on the low end of normal and keep in mind they lowered the normal ranges over the years because they didn't want insurance to cover the millions of people who were failing to hit normal ranges. I could go on and on but our testosterone levels are less than half of what they were 40 years ago for men our age
@@tommypopov3449I lift heavy and the thing is I never lifted before in my life and instantly within 6 weeks people were asking me how long I've been lifting weight. I seen extreme results. Here's the key I'm only doing one set for four different body parts per workout so basically only working out 20 minutes a day if that. Granted I have a dialed in diet but I think the reason I'm seeing such a good results is the weightlifting. All that aside the mental benefits have been even bigger everyday I lift weights I feel fantastic the rest of the day. I can't recommend it enough
Seven weeks in, and loving it 🥩 Thanks for this interview! I live for eggs with lots of butter on them. I realise that's why I love cake. Because it has butter and eggs, together in a happy mess.
It's so crazy, I had an issue with something in my gut when digesting, I'd feel food moving through the area, it'd itch. I cheated on carnivore 2 weeks ago, for two weeks, and the issue did not reoccur even with the bad diet. My gut actually healed. And I was on carnivore off and on for like a half year before that. This diet puts in work. Also, I had to get 70/30 burgers because seriously 80/20 was not enough. 70/30 I have to handle a bunch of grease on the grill, but I have energy to do that instead of feeling depressed like the universe is conspiring against me (because I had no energy).
I’m an OTR truck driver and meal prep is key. I cook around 20 pounds of meat every time I’m home just to ensure I don’t run out. If I do run out I have a small foreman
Great Story ! TY !Heading down to SC , Columbia, Myrtle Beach & Charleston in Feb Going to look around a bit. Thinking of a move to SC, grandkids near Columbia. Might just be a seasonal 4 month per yr move. You guys are a huge help to us all out here !!
Hi, I'm back. Again. Day 22 About a month before carivore my son encouraged me to go to the gym. Just getting thru the shower and getting dressed was a workout in itself. Then warming up on the bike I'd look at all these old people and say this is not natural. Now as I go I'm watching everyone get stronger. I'm getting stronger. I have to remember I'm older. I did tweek my back. I'm not worried. I'm taking in everyone's testamonies and I trust I'm doing the right thing.
Awesome interview!💓love that you made it through covid! It was a bad thing! And glad you're wife is with you on this. My husband is interested but not committed yet.
I was listening to this going down the road. (I am a truck driver.) Someone asked about healthy food choices on the road. I just did a short video earlier today of me air frying burgers while my wife was driving. lol That is a little unfair though because most trucks don’t have the extra living space that I have. I have a big microwave, countertop stove, and a sink with hot and cold water, HOWEVER I think standard semi trucks will usually have a generator, and when the truck driver is parked he can power a skillet, and fry any meat that he wants. He probably has a small fridge too. Years ago when I did not have a sink i would clean my skillet with an orange spray. (I also had to wire an inverter directly to the truck batteries so I could power a microwave or skillet. Nowadays though I would bet that the truck driver will have the power from inverter to power a good skillet, and he/she can eat meat!! 😀 My wife, and I rarely go out to eat! Also I have done some short videos in the last week showing how I can “lift weights” in the cargo box with bands!
Totally agree with you guys Was pushing 500lbs afew years ago Went hard core keto and got down to 325 than started with the bulllshit keto products and fake sweetners. Back to 375 Than decided to go carnivore. Back down to 325 this past summer. Started with the bullshit again. Diet coke ,stevia,low carb bread etc. Last Saturday I was 352. So Sunday I decided that's it BBBE from now on. 347 thus morning. Thanks for the inspiration guys. Keep it up. I'll be watching Thanks Paul
I am doing this woe for my health. When I think about it in the way of losing limbs or eyesight or organ failure etc it put things in a different perspective.
Thanks Kristene Thank God for all these people Strength in numbers right Such a big help for me when I'm struggling and messing up to be able to reach out to people with similar issues Thanks Paul
It was hard to get my mom to start carnivore, but after having to take her to the hospital on thanksgiving cuz she was having issues with her COPD, I showed her what the American lung association said about carbs and it causing carbon dioxide production in your lungs and she finally decided to try it.
Ive had similar results as both of you. I lost 75lbs this last year using keto, IF, animal based and carnivore . I seek the sun, i workout 2 or 3 times a week and never get tired or seek any kinds pre workout. I hardly ever get sore. My testosterone nearly doubled. Ill never go back to eating the SAD diet
23 minutes in and loving this interview. I tried the CD in October 2022 until the new year of 2023. I did it not for weight loss, but because I had researched how to cure Tinnitus naturally. I came across a guy who was helping people, and one of his tips was YOU HAVE TO EAT MEAT. He said during Tinnitus on a vegan diet is very hard. Not impossible but hard. Up until October 2022 I had been vegan, raw vegan, or only eating meat about once a week (at most) for 11 years. I was getting sicker and sicker and didn’t really put it altogether. I had been gaining weight and had all the symptoms of premature menopause (at only 38). I had bladder cancer at 37. I could NOT lose the extra 20 lbs my body put on because of the hormone changes (due to the premature menopause). When I switched to the CD I dropped 18 lbs without trying. I actually stopped working out during that time. My Tinnitus drastically improved. I slept better. My chronic sinusitis cleared right up, and the nasal polyps went away and my smell and taste returned (two sinus surgeries for polyps, and the polyps blocked my smell for years). In January 2023 I fell off the CD and then over time things started to get worse again. So, now I’m six days into the CD with no cheating (except my coffee). This interview is inspiring me to stick with it this time. I truly believe some people just function better on animal protein.
With you all the way! It's incredible what is healing for me on the carnivore path. I believe that we women really need a lot of fat to build proper amount of hormones. I am 7 weeks into it, with numerous chronic issues completely vanished. Not everything is perfect, since my country is swamped with tons of really annoying virusses and bacterial infections. So on top of starting out on this, I've been sick too. But sick with a clear head, no stomach pain, no joint pain, healthy regular cycle (42 yrs), I feel likr I've finally found a path that actually heals me. I can't really work out, it feels too stressful 😂 but I CAN jump and skip rope again, so it's a l l g o o d ❤
@@ruthanna4713 that’s amazing to hear! Sorry about the bacteria and viruses and being sick. I pray your immune system becomes strengthened, and those things aren’t even able to affect you. Keep going!
I was 408 and now 208 of solid muscle naturally and doing excellent on carnivore. I hope I get to give a testimony soon!💪💪💪
When you started your journey, when did you start going to the gym?
Why don't you make a video with before and after photos... Congratulations!!
WOW! Way to go!!!
How old are you?
Amazing 👏👏👏👏
I was 380 on September 20th now I'm 355. JUST DO IT!
Awesome! Way to go!
Congrats! Keep it going!
Congrats! I started off at 266 on November 16th now I’m at 252 on November 30th!
Congrats! Keep it up! You've got this!
I was 378 lbs just 200 days ago, now I’m 286 lbs. good work keep going.
I'm 74. After a year and a half on keto, I switched to carnivore 15 months ago. I had myriad of health issues 3 years ago; including chronic acid reflux, sleep apnea, extremely high blood pressure (170/140), pre-diabetic blood sugar levels, and auto-immune rashes on both my legs. I had arthritis in my shoulders, wrists, fingers and knees. I weighed 254 pounds with a waist size of 42. I now weigh 165 pounds with a waist size of 32. During my physical at the VA last month my blood pressure was 127/68, and all my blood tests came back great. Do what works for you. The interesting thing is: 3 years ago my doc at the VA told me if I didn't change my lifestyle I'd be dead by age 74. Well I made it to 74 and I now feel like I'm in my 30's.
Question . All the health issues you had, witch health issues disappeared????
@@kangab1387I haven't had a single issue with acid reflux in 2 years. Sleep apnea was gone after 4 months into keto. My A1C went from 6.0 to 5.0. No more arthritis in my shoulders, wrists, fingers and knees. No more bleeding gums. And, no more early morning mucus attacks.
@@ChelmsfordScientific Yah, I can do without all that sugar, thanks. Fruit Sugar got me into the mess in the first place.
I was at the last number of prediabetic and on metformin. My VA doc insisted I go on a statin, which I knew there were issues with so I set about researching it and found DR Ken Berry's video on statins and then carnivore and curing diabetes. That was in June of 2022, at 57 my labs and BP are perfect now! My new VA doc insisted on a coronary calcium scan and said if its anything above a zero he's putting me on a statin! ( I wouldn't take them if he did) Well my score came back a big fat ZERO!
@@davidwelday3276 That's exactly what I did, but I started in 2019 when Dr Berry was pushing Keto. I was keto for a year and half; now carnivore for the last 17 months. My doc at the VA was blown away by both my physical appearance and my blood tests. I've lost 90 pounds since I started this journey. Biggest number changes were blood pressure and A1C, both of which are in the normal range now.
"Archeologists have never found a cave painting of a salad" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
So True!
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That is so funny!! I love it.😂
Good point
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Shout out to all the OTR drivers who keep the country well stocked with merchandise, beef, butter, bacon and eggs! Stay safe on your travels.
The transparency of this guy is amazing. Such a good attitude
My only regret is that I didn’t start sooner.
Me too! I remember hearing about Atkins in the late 90’s and thinking those people were crazy while I ruined my metabolism eating the freaking rainbow and killing myself on the elliptical machine.
Decades of damage being undone now. Feeling great.
I'm starting it at 27 and feel lucky
Chose a few low carb days once a while before having period. Its best for women to have a few ketovore days before the " days"..
I started carnivore on a lark in August 2022 based on an interview of Dr. Ken Berry with Kelly Hogan. I went cold turkey and started it on a trip to Oshkosh in August. My goal was to get my A1C down, not lose weight. But the first thing that happened was I lost 20 lbs in like 3 weeks and had to get new pants. Then the next physical showed my A1C had dropped. The dowside was that as I lost weight I lost muscle, so I had to start a weight lifting program to rebuild muscle. Things got better as I added fat; real fat, not vegetable fat. I found pure cream cheese helped as it is almost all fat. It also cured the mild gum disease I had developed. We are all sugar addicts from the 60s. I’m 67 and this works, where nothing medicine suggested ever worked with A1C before. I can so relate to this guy. I was never overweight, but the diabetes threat and his experience are similar. It’s a journey and an experience, not a destination. Best of all: no more late night sugar cravings.
I was 350 and now I'm at 260lbs.
I really appreciated hearing this guy!
First time on your channel. Glad I found you!
He got swole! He is jacked! Those biceps are impressive. I lost 115 lbs this year on carnivore- from 311 lbs to 195.6 lbs the other morning. Really relatable. Grateful for this way of eating!
The moderation thing is super true! I had a cheat meal for Thanksgiving and it was just eye opening how awful that food is for you
Fantastic 🎉
@@4mandysake thank you!
Yoo da man!
@@ChelmsfordScientific I am sorry to hear about your friends. Many carnivores do have improvements in their heart. You also have to ask what a person’s diet was like prior to starting carnivore. We can’t blame meat for damage sugar and carbs may have done. If you have something else that works good for you I am happy for you and open to hear about it- but I have lost 131 lbs and am feeling great 10 months in
365lbs in May ‘23…. 283lbs today, December ‘23. Carnivore has changed everything for me. I’ve probably lost and gained hundreds of pounds doing everything under the sun. This is the first time ever been able to keep on the path.
I'm 64 and started carnivore a few months ago. I wound up going to the ER about March after the nurse at Fast Pace said my bp was at stroke level, and begged me to go. I was right at 310 also. Not good for my height of 5' 4". I'm down to 249 now.
Way to go on your progress! Keep it up!
How wonderful for you! Congrats on your success.
This is DAY 1 for me!!! All of your stories are SO INSPIRING!!!🤩🤩🤩 THANK YOUUUUUU! 👊👊👊
This is also day 1 for me, but this is also my 3rd attempt at carnivoring. Fingers, toes and eyes crossed that I can stick with it this time. I have an everything you can’t have kind of addiction.
Congrats guys on taking your first steps!! So exciting!! ❤ you got this!
any update? hope ur doing good
Amazing turnaround story from ICU Covid-lungs to ripped and alive. A must-listen-to story. Well done guys.
I never ever tire from these interviews! While each story is unique, they all contain information that is totally useful. They each and all give me new support with useful tools/ideas. Dec. 6 will be 6 mo for me. Thus far no cheats and no desire to cheat. Thank you Kerry and Kevin!!
Absolutely!!
I'm 2 days in lol, how's your 6 month progress?
Day 22. I have really good days and some not so good days. These interviews give me a confidence that it's all going to work out.
This is SO inspiring to me! Thank YouI am 61, 310 pounds, 46 inch waist, on TRT, Have sleep apnea, and on Blood Pressure meds. I have been Carnivore for 89 days today, down 30 pounds, lifting weight regularly, just upped my fat recently, feeling so much better and I am looking forward to having the same testimony as Kevin, over the next few months. Thank You! 💪
I weighed 340lbs in May and am now at 275lbs and going down.
I’m currently on the 90day carnivore challenge. I’m 43, 8weeks in. 25lb down. I notice something new each week that has improved. Mind blowing I can eat as much as I want, no calorie counting or portion control. I’ll probably continue after the 90 days, but time will tell. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Curious why you wouldn't continue? It sounds like you are winning!!
@@ericdincauze3984 I say that just because of the unknown with the remainder of the time and that it is still a new concept for me . I for sure am learning as much as i can during this challenge. I do plan on continuing after the 90days. My wife is now beginning to show interest in it and dipping her toes in eliminating stuff from her diet.
Ant updates? How has it been now?
I'm literally starting my 90 day challenge today.
I'm on day 9 of carnivore diet and I already feel way more energetic and healthier
Keep it up!
@@donaldlancaster89 thanks I'm still going I'm down 45 lbs and type 2 diabetes gone and my cholesterol is perfect
@@kosmokramer5420 got a half year update?
Kosmo! Babs will be so proud! How’s it going - are you still on wagon? (Or is it off the wagon….?)
That covid story shreds my heart. Am still chell chocked from nursing in ICU those years. There were a lot of things that were horrifying. But the absolute most heart breaking, was having to keep loved ones out, and just talk with them over the telephone.
That was terrible, which looking back was completely unnecessary. Those poor folks can never have that time back with their loved ones that are now gone.
@@rjo8500 yes 💔
You participated in it and that was very wrong.
@@kellykirkpatrick4416 I save lives for a living. We saved lots during covid too. I didn't agree with protocol, but I was not in charge. You have to know, that at the time no one knew what covid was yet. But by all means, go ahead and judge me, without not knowing anything about me.
It was BS
Been doing ketovore/Carnivore for 3-4 weeks. 66 5'10 230 down to 215 Had 2 blood clots during Covid. Had tremendous leg pain that is decreasing and a recent toe bunion that is shrinking. Bp is improving, taken myself off Bp meds. Still doing blood thinner for clots and meds for prostate issues. Been jogging several miles a day (I force myself to jog with pain, pain decreasing)
Carnivore for life.Thank You LORD! 👍🙏
Amen….Thank you Lord for all these success stories ✝️
Exactly...thank you, Lord!!! Great job!
Id say stART taking hot to colds showers for 30 seconds to a minute this will reduce pain and inflaMATION all over your body if you do it daily this wakes up your cell mitochondria and yes its a shock to your body but its suppose to do that similar to sitting in a sauna but quicker and its free. Now instead of Jogging Id say sprint do two full tilt sprints say for a hundred yards is better and quicker jogging cuz of the after burn effect. continues after youve done the exercise and will give you six pack abs if you continue this is the latest exercise advice like high intensity short duration training like years ago say lifting weights only its even simpler then that. As in work smarter not harder.
Bunions, I don't think that is on the carnivore eating plan.
I wouldn’t jog, I’d just do brisk walks as it’s better for the knees and ankles and offers the same results.
Skin cell renewal varies from person to person, but to give you an idea - in babies, skin cell renewal takes around 14 days. For teenagers, it's around 28 days. In middle age, it takes between 28-42 days. And for 50 plus, it can be up to 84 days.
Thank you! That’s great information!
Odd ,I’ve been taught every 4-6 weeks skin cells slough and renew!
@seascape185 - I have a rare skin condition. I have scales and create skin at a rate and thickness up to 17 times thicker than 'normal'- and faster than 'normal'. I can see my skin flaking off. The truth is: different areas of your skin shed at different rates, regardless of your age. Your face, neck, hands, arm pits, groin, inner arms and inner thighs are the fastest. They are also your thinnest skin. Your feet, ankles and lower calves are the slowest. And this rate does slow down with age but also changes its rate with the condition of your health. If you are here because of your interest in carnivore and you accept that we are born in ketosis then you might be inclined to accept that as we loose our our health, the rate of our "skin sloughing" also changes. As we regain our health our rate of skin shedding improves.
But what do I know. I'm not a doctor so DO NOT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. We can accept what the "experts", "professionals", medical professionals", "nutritionists", 'beauticians", "pseudo-scientists" and everyone else who told us otherwise. It's our life. We must find our own truth.
A few quick tips for carnivore truckers:
Over-the-Road drivers rarely get the chance to get groceries so a freezer in the truck is a necessity. Don't get one of those trucking deep-freezers since they cost a fortune and are low on space. Instead, check out the Whytner brand of mini freezers. They're the size of a regular truck fridge and even have locks on the front which keeps them from popping open while you're driving. Enough space in one to have a few months of ground chuck. You have to keep it upright though so you might have to use bunjees and strap it in that upper-bunk or get creative some other way.
Drop your trailer in a safe place (usually your company's terminal) then bobtail to a Walmart for bulk ground chuck and eggs. Stock up. Use a 34-hour reset to do a lot of hard-boiling eggs for a quick and easy snack. Raw eggs last up to 5 weeks in the fridge, but only about a week once boiled, so only hard-boil enough for a week (keep the rest raw and in the truck fridge).
We're not supposed to use gas-powered cookers (propane / butane) in the truck but I do anyway. Trucker tip: use propane instead of butane. Every truck stop has those green propane tanks, but it's very difficult to find more butane. If you insist on being by-the-book and simply must use electric burners or skillets, most company truck inverters are 1200 watts. Look for max consistent watts, not max pique watts. Also keep in mind, those inverters go bad all. the. blessed. time, and if your only way to cook is electric, you'll be out of luck. Best to at least have a propane backup.
Then, as the guest in today's video suggested, there are always fast-food backup options: McDonalds and Dennys. Some truck stops have a Waffle House within walking-distance but many do not. And Waffle House, McD's, and Dennys, all use vege-oil for their meats. It's fine in a pinch, but we're not out here playing around. Best to avoid it if you can.
Also, for workouts, check out Jeff Cavalier's Athleen-Xero full-body calisthenics workout program (no equipment required). And also consider the controversial X3 workout bar (with bands). Some commentators hate the X3 bar, others like it. But as truckers, we have to make it work. It's lightweight and doesn't take up space. Additionally, I have a nation-wide Planet Fitness membership but as OTR drivers, it's hard enough for us to occasionally get our trucks to a Walmart for groceries, let alone have time to drop by a Planet Fitness. Still, it's a nice option to have. Check them out on Google Maps sat view to see if there is a good place to park the truck. If you find a good Planet Fitness with convenient space for a truck to park, that might make a good place to camp for a 34-reset.
God speed carnivores!
Great advice! You can also use an electric induction stove to pan fry steak or burgers - I travel a lot for work and that’s what I do… the heat on the induction stove is usually pretty good
I noticed that the Planet Fitness in Flagstaff, AZ is in an old anchor spot (probably an old Sears) in their mall. Lots of parking and right on I-40.
@@azbuckeyegirl9523 Imagine if Planet Fitness added a section for truck drivers to their app, where we find a PF location with lots of space for trucks...
By the way, RE: gas-for-cooking, it seems the situation has now exactly reversed itself.
You used to be able to purchase those green propane tanks for small camp stoves in any Loves or Flying J, but now, not a single one can be found from California to SC. Instead, surprisingly, TA's (Travel Centers of America) have begun carrying butane canisters! Go figure?!
In any case, the cost of the individual green propane tanks (Coleman) has gone up significantly. As a work around, I've begun carrying one of the big 5-gallon tanks in the truck with me. I figure it has the same amount of gas as about 30 to 40 of the individual green ones. I keep a few empty green ones and refill them from the big 5-gallon tank. Is it safe to have a propane tank in the cab of a truck? I don't know - can't be worse than sitting on two massive tanks full of diesel fuel at any rate. The cost of a swap-out at Loves (just checked today) is around $26. That's for an entire 5-gallon tank! You have to pay 18-something at Walmart for 4 of the 16oz green ones. Do the math. The significant savings as well as the ease of never having to worry about running out of propane is well worth whatever little risk there may be in having the tank in the cab with you. Wrap it in pillows and blankets and bunjees to be safe.
Additionally, someone mentioned frying meat on a burner. This is great if you have a vacant picnic table, but do *NOT* fry in the truck. Grease - that lovely good and healthy fat we need as carnivores - splatters all over the inside of the truck. It not only gets soaked into the seats, it can potentially cause great harm if it makes the floors slippery or blocks the visibility of the inside of your windows (so you can't see your mirrors)!
Far better, I've found, to simply boil, boil, boil. Moreover, at every fuel isle, there is usually a water spigot. Yes, the big scary-looking signs say: "Non-Potable". This means the water hasn't been treated with chemicals. Still, when using it to cook, make sure you bring it to a good hard boil before putting any food in, just to make sure strange critters are killed off. Otherwise, I keep multiple jugs on hand for washing and boiling. Boiled ground chuck tastes amazing, by the way, especially if you fill the boiling water with no-carb seasoning of some sort. Additionally, clean up is a breeze. Simply dump the greasy water out of the window, then wipe out your pot. Done. (I like to dump 90% out but then keep some of the greasy, flavor-water, for drizzling and dipping my meat balls).
While high-fat carnivores might be cringing at seeing all the precious fat go out the window - and I feel ya - it's a necessity. I keep a jar of organic beef tallow on hand for days my body demands more fat. I'll just do a spoonful or so to make sure I'm getting the fat I need. That said, while it's true that boiling the meat leaches out much of the fat, it doesn't leach out all. If you leave the leftover patties in the cooler overnight to eat cold (while driving) the next day, you'll definitely see a lot of congealed white all throughout. Healthy and tasty!
Good luck and godspeed carnivores!
Been a trucker 20 years..lunch box oven..microwave..I can cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner in a truck! The cheapo appliances at walmart have seriously low wattages. They work great with a truck inverter..
Kevin you are a legend and you have Shawn Baker neck and shoulders……❤🥩🇦🇺
Kevin, you remind me of Kerry and Dante Ferrigno the change is miraculous. Kerry, looks like a kid again and Dante Ferrigno looks like a completely separate human being. Thank you so much for sharing, Kevin. And thank you Kerry, for having another great, inspiring guest. God Bless
I finally made the decision in mid October this year. I was 317lbs at 6ft tall. I’m 70 years old. I have been strength training since the end of the Covid shut down. I started intermittent fasting. I’m down 20 pounds. I am aiming to get to 200. Thanks for being an inspiration.
Great interview, Kerry! Kevin’s vulnerability and transparency were so attracting. I’ve been binge watching carnivore videos since the first of the year, and just when you think you’ve learned everything , along comes Kevin with new info. Especially with what he reminded me about the effect of fat on blood sugar versus protein. I am INSPIRED! For those who cheat and kick themselves I offer something I learned in 12- step rooms: success is getting up one more time than you fall down. We are here to learn and grow ( and love). It’s part of the deal, so be easy on yourself. Thanks, guys!
This is so encouraging and reinforces my own decisions to keep at it. Thanks Kerry and thanks Kevin! Great stuff ❤
Thank-you for commenting!!! You're welcome!
Great episode! Very inspiring.
I was full carnivore starting May 2023. I made it 60 days then decided to try adding back in fruit and honey because if you know who.
I had lost 21 lbs in 60 days (200 to 179… I’m 5’11” and likely need to be around 155-160) so I figured what could it hurt. Well, within a few weeks I was eating breakfast cereal in the morning, then McDonalds for lunch, treats like Hostess Hohos throughout the day, pasta for dinner and lots of ice cream. Fast forward to December and I was back up to 196, feeling horrible and suffering from high blood sugar that has went way down during carnivore.
I’m now back on carnivore, day 6 as I write this. Feeling much much better and already having a thinner face (love all that water weight you loose when you start!).
Anywho, starting in December won’t be easy but it is what it is. I’ve made it through two parties already and haven’t broken so I’m sure I can make it through Xmas. Luckily I don’t drink so I don’t have to suffer through quitting that as well.
Excellent interview, I really needed to hear about Kevin’s experience falling off the wagon repeatedly early on. Perfect advice to keep at it. Thank you both.
Yes, please don't quit. Persevere!!! It gets easier and easier the more you continue to re-train the brain!
@@KevinWilsonSBCtotally agree. Biggest mistake I made was giving myself cheat days every few weeks. I could always get right back on the diet but I am to realize later I wasn't getting nearly the good benefits by going off
This without a doubt works. I've lost 15 lbs in 16 days and made it past the initial withdrawal and detox and now im feeling incredible .
Yeah you're going to lose 8 to 10 lb of water just to start but don't get discouraged when you go down to two pounds a week on average after that as it's all fat and all you have to do is put the time in
Great interview. For 3 years I’ve been one of those “older” carnivores (though certainly don’t feel old -feel better @ 71 than I did in my thirties.) Sprint for exercise now. BTW, had a triple by-pass 12 yrs ago & currently on no meds (imagine what I was put on after cardiovascular surgery!) or supplements! Lost around 90 lbs & at high school weight. Yes, labs look fine! Oh yeah, eliminated diabetes as well! Keep up the good word guys!
Great success story! No medication at all for me too. I am 65 feeling decades younger. Especially grateful for the positive mental health and loss of anxiety!
Good stuff big guy, proud of you 💪
You both are a gem of information to new carnivores! 😊Thank you
Dr. Tom here, 45 years as a chiropractor, one week as a carnivore. What a great support group you guys are, along with Dr. Chaffee and Dr. Berry. For the first time in a while I look forward to next week and the next week to monitor progress. I'm 71 and woke up the other day wanting to do push-ups. Thanks for your support!! 😊
Watching this for inspiration. I too was in the Covid ward at the Mayo Clinic with broken-glass Covid pneumonia for 7 days. I have waffeled tremendously on the carnivore diet. Went 60 days and had some astounding results. Sugar/carb addiction keeps taking me down. I know what to do, but really struggle. Do I have one more try in me? Time will tell. Love these inspirational stories!
Yes you do.....i believe in the power of suggestion. Tell yourself you dont need that garbage, that YOU CAN DO THIS! THAT you will be successful! You got this. The journey is won between the ears
Try Taking CHROMIUM PICOLINATE.
Google it. And write down encouraging messages to yourself about why you want to do this, and read it daily. Good luck, you can do this.❤
These testimonies are incredible. Before covid I lost 75lbs just eating better and hitting the gym, 3 years later im back to my pre pandemic weight (340lbs) and looking to get back on track.
My wife just sent me a video on the carnivore diet and I think this is the right choice for me and to extend my life for my family.
Thanks to all of these people and their encouraging stories and information.
I finally got my mom to try carnivore cuz she has COPD and I think she’s starting to like it and she’s starting to cough less. She is 73 she’s been using a nebulizer since she was diagnosed but she was still coughing quite a bit but I think she’s starting to get better now. 🙂
Dr Shankara Chetty has 100% success with convid long term symptoms. I got bad cough too and after taking his meds, my cough stopped in 2 hours
Update after two months of being on carnivore she hardly ever coughs anymore.
Great episode Kerry and Kevin I’m 65 I’m nine days in on the diet and my arthritis has gone away. . I have more energy and clarity so far. learning what you guys eat and how you started into it is a big big deal and you’re helping a lot of people you’re helping me. I love your channel. I’ve watched Dr. Chaffey and Ken berry and Sean Baker but some reason you resonate with me just being a guy like me even though you’re younger. I like your guest that he went from 300 to 200 I started at 2:15. I weighed myself the other day and nine days I’m at 2:11 and I don’t even care if I lose weight but now I have a goal of 200 which would be my college football weight which I never thought I would see again but since I’ve started this diet, it’s unbelievable I’m excited, even my wife who’s not really doing it loves to eat the fat, eats the skin and does other things to get fats into her so keep it up. I love your stories. You guys are inspiring. God bless.
I shared your story with my husband, it is AMAZING
Thank-you!!!
Both you guys have inspired me. Im going carnivore!! Wish me luck!
No such thing as luck, God Bless Your Journey.
WOW! you are a beast! Amazing change! Congrats Keven.
Thank-you!
@@KevinWilsonSBCany TRT or steroids?
@@buythedip5300 none! Even in my earlier years, never any drugs. Before my ICU visit my T's were low and my doctor recommended TRT but I never took her up on it. I need to get a new blood test to see where my current T's level are but I know they have improved a bunch!!
Thank you guys great video. Kevin I’m glad you found carnivore
Kevin represents my situation almost exactly except for age! 67 y.o., 5'7, ranging from 290-310 pounds at my highest. Also the same general body type... thin and very muscular in my younger days. Thanks for the great inspiration story!
I started carnivore November 2023 and I don’t experience depression anymore 💕 I stopped my SSRI antidepressants and I feel BETTER now than when I was eating an all American diet with the antidepressants
Steak with lots of marbled fat on it makes me feel the best! 🥩 ❤️
Any truck stop sells the Lunch Box Oven it cooks a prefect ribeye.
I've struggled with weight and overall health nearly all my life. I'm 42 and will be 43 in May. I'm 320lbs and my goal weight for now is 200lbs. I've tried all sorts of diets and exercise programs. I've done the pre-packaged meals, protein shakes, low carb, low cal, low fat, weight lifting, walking, cardio...all with little to no progress. I've been feeling so defeated and like there's nothing I can do to ever change it. I stumbled across a few Carnivore diet vids like Dr. Berry and this channel. After seeing so many success stories and lives changed, I've made the decision to start the Carnivore diet today. I'm still learning and would appreciate any and all advice for beginners.
You just doing good by starting carnivor eith lots fat , will not be sorry 😊
@Tina Kathleen Try using ghee to make mayo . . . with egg yolks and maybe a bit of mustard, use an immersion blender and after it's all blended, add the egg whites in at the end . . . that will keep it spreadable after being refrigerated. I've tried bacon grease, but didn't like the taste and it set up hard in the frig.
Love these success stories!!
I was 240 in Sept and I’m now 215lbs and feeling clear and smart. Energized to workout again, just gotta keep it consistent.
I kept falling off, it's almost the end of the year. The husband keeps trying to convince me to wait for the new year since we still have holidays coming up. I told him it was just another excuse. I'm tired of being fat and out of shape, I'm tired of not having the energy to play with my daughter. If not now, then when? When will we stop using excuses and just take back control of our health? It's hard when you have a family to cook for, and they don't wanna eat the way you eat. I've fallen off so many times because it's exhausting. My heart keeps telling me it's time, so I'm going to start today! It's not perfect because I've had both coffee and honey. I guess today will be more animal based, and tomorrow, I will ease into it with each day. I'm tired of being tired and tired of making excuses.
I’ve been at it 6 months. I’ve only lost 40 pounds, got off my BP Meds and feel great so far. I stuck with it great at first and now I’m mostly “Keto-vore” and keep the carbs to 20 or less a day. The holidays have been a little bit of a challenge, but I’m going to go right back to meat & eggs only after Christmas. Hang in there. No worries if you waiver a little…. Just begin again. It eventually becomes something you won’t compromise on. You just feel so darn good that you aren’t willing to give it up for anything.
@lightlady7433 thank you so much. That's amazing and truly inspiring
Alimak, you are not fat, just inflam from all these carbs, do not cook nothing else but meat for entire family and miracle is going to happen they all going to like it 😊❤
I did 318 to 218 years ago. Stay that way for years, healed my psoriasis and type2 diabetes. Starting again at a healthy 280 this week just to get lighter at 44. Thanks for the motivation!
So inspiring! What an amazing success story.
Congrats on the 8 day water fast 💦 👏
Great guest - inspiring
Your sharing of your journey is so valuable Kevin, thank you.
Thank-you!!! You're welcome!
Thanks 😊
Just watched 'Society of Snow' about the Uruguayan rugby team that survived a plane crash in the Andes. They were sure that if they didn't have any food they'd be on the verge of dying in a few weeks. Granted, they were in drastic conditions, but this is how we are taught to think. They survived for 2 months - on the dead bodies of their compatriots. It was sad that they had to resort to that to that, but it kept them alive - and strong enough to walk 37 miles through deep snow and high mountains so they could be rescued. It was better than the wine and candy they ate all up first, and their attempts at eating the stuffing in the plane seats.
congrats mr kevin! thanks kerry for all you share!👏👏👏
You're welcome
I am getting close to really starting this
Try your own 30-90 day experiment. It’s worth it
VERY encouraging testimony. 😊
For sunny star, about the 30 year old truck driver, I drove truck for 20 years and I had a George Foreman grow with me in a small inverter. And I made mistakes for myself. That way. That was long before I started going carnivore before. Even thought about carnivore 7 months ago I started carnivore at 416 pounds and I've dropped now to 340 pounds as of yesterday. And if you go to McDonald's and order quarter. Pound pattys, they are 2 dollars a piece.
My younger brother's case was identical to Kevin's when he ended up in the hospital with Covid only he wasn't as heavy, and he died there. Please, don't take your health or your life for granted!!!
Sorry about your brother. 🙏
💙🙏🏻
So sorry 🙏 for your loss.
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Focus on Eternity we all have a date with Death. Turn to Jesus and live forever.
I’m so sorry
He got the physique of a pro weightlifter.... Amazing !!! 500% Respect
Keto changed my life so you can do dirty keto or strict keto. Strict keto is the only way to do it. If you’re going to do Keto. All the snack garbage is not the way to go imo Now after the changes it seems to be a natural move to more carnivore. To change your life start somewhere Keto or carnivore anyone can do it. If keto just don’t be fooled with substitutes of the garbage that made you sick, keep it clean and very low carb. I’m closer to carnivore now and plan to keep the new way of life forever. Good luck to anyone wanting to change your health.
Great advice, thank you ❤
Thank you for sharing your story!!
Incredible transformation 👊👊
I think of adding fat and someone will say to me i got 93 percent lean ground beef thats healthy. I try not to discourage or be pushy so im like thats great maybe try adding a little more fat. Seems its ingrained in us that fat is bad. Somehow, eating sugar is ok. Sad 😔 thanks for sharing your story. Im just trying wagu beef tallow, adding it on steak. Pretty good. I have to share my mother who is elderly, saw my doctor for a problem with nerve pain and mentioned to her that my diet may not be balanced. So on my anual checkup she asked me if my diet was balanced. I was just like a deer in headlights, after a pause. I say yes i believe my diet is balanced. 😆 I've fallen off wagon a few times, but nothing feels better than carnivore. And the inflammation that goes away. Why wouldnt people want this. I think humanity needs deprogramming.
Great interview!! Are there any links to the playlists you both send to people thinking of trying carnivore? I’d like to be able to share those.
Excellent video to show how LIFE CHANGING Carnivore is! Congrats!
An absolute unit! What a specimen!
Hi Kevin, I'm so glad I saved these videos. My brain is so much clearer, I'm unstanding things easier.
Day 16 today.
I'm not too good eating the fat from the meat but yesterday I ate it on my porch in the dark. It was the cold left over ground beef with 20% fat. I didn't throw up or have stomach issues.😊
I do lots of butter though. I think I have the best, creamest butter in the world. Cabots unsalted.
Thanks Kerry, for these videos. I keep busting out tearing up when I think of you. My dogs thank you too, Day 4.
Amazing story thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
Great interview
Great video, guys, very inspirational. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Absolutely resonates ! ❣️🙏🏼
Hello from AZ! Way to go!!
Wow ! Amazing story ! Thank you for sharing. 😊
I have had nothing but steak, ground beef and water for 3 weeks. Already down from 270 to 254
This feels easy to maintain
Do you think adding eggs is a good idea? I am planning to be meat only until it becomes a problem
You are completely correct on having your wife join in helped! My husband is a carb & sugar addict! I have been able to stick to it pretty well. Some stumbling and setbacks on my side do to accepting how much fat to eat. But I have given in on days I have worked myself to exhaustion and we decided to "grab a pizza" on the way home. I have set myself back by giving in. Then trying to break the addition AGAIN! The 1 thing I can say, for 100% certainty...carnivore "calls" me back every single time. The way I feel when eating PHD just draws me back to it! Thank you Jesus!!
Wow from 300 + pound to jacked 5 7 200 pound, what a transformation sir. U rock
Thank-you!
So quickly too
@@KevinWilsonSBCdid you exercise any Kevin or you just did Str8 carnivore?
After using TRT and carnivore I went got dexa scan done and came in top 2% body fat percentage (13.9%) for my age and was ranked in top 5% BF pct for men in their 20's (I was 51 years old at time)
At least you admit that you did TRT
Question for you, how’s lifting with trt & carnivore combined?
@@buythedip5300I think 90% of men over the age of 40 should be on TRT. Hormone replacement therapy at therapeutic doses is probably what almost all men need. I have sent at least a half a dozen of my friends to get there testosterone levels checked in every one of them was on the low end of normal and keep in mind they lowered the normal ranges over the years because they didn't want insurance to cover the millions of people who were failing to hit normal ranges. I could go on and on but our testosterone levels are less than half of what they were 40 years ago for men our age
@@tommypopov3449I lift heavy and the thing is I never lifted before in my life and instantly within 6 weeks people were asking me how long I've been lifting weight. I seen extreme results. Here's the key I'm only doing one set for four different body parts per workout so basically only working out 20 minutes a day if that. Granted I have a dialed in diet but I think the reason I'm seeing such a good results is the weightlifting. All that aside the mental benefits have been even bigger everyday I lift weights I feel fantastic the rest of the day. I can't recommend it enough
Seven weeks in, and loving it 🥩
Thanks for this interview!
I live for eggs with lots of butter on them. I realise that's why I love cake. Because it has butter and eggs, together in a happy mess.
Kevin, to me, you look 10-years younger now than in the 3x-wearing image.
Agree
Yes, so true!
Wow!! I'll take that! Thanks so much!
What a great story thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much guys for your stories. What an encouragement you both are!
Thank you. This was awesome
It's so crazy, I had an issue with something in my gut when digesting, I'd feel food moving through the area, it'd itch. I cheated on carnivore 2 weeks ago, for two weeks, and the issue did not reoccur even with the bad diet. My gut actually healed. And I was on carnivore off and on for like a half year before that. This diet puts in work.
Also, I had to get 70/30 burgers because seriously 80/20 was not enough. 70/30 I have to handle a bunch of grease on the grill, but I have energy to do that instead of feeling depressed like the universe is conspiring against me (because I had no energy).
I’m an OTR truck driver and meal prep is key. I cook around 20 pounds of meat every time I’m home just to ensure I don’t run out. If I do run out I have a small foreman
Great Story ! TY !Heading down to SC , Columbia, Myrtle Beach & Charleston in Feb Going to look around a bit. Thinking of a move to SC, grandkids near Columbia. Might just be a seasonal 4 month per yr move. You guys are a huge help to us all out here !!
Hi, I'm back. Again.
Day 22
About a month before carivore my son encouraged me to go to the gym. Just getting thru the shower and getting dressed was a workout in itself. Then warming up on the bike I'd look at all these old people and say this is not natural.
Now as I go I'm watching everyone get stronger. I'm getting stronger. I have to remember I'm older. I did tweek my back. I'm not worried. I'm taking in everyone's testamonies and I trust I'm doing the right thing.
Awesome interview!💓love that you made it through covid! It was a bad thing! And glad you're wife is with you on this. My husband is interested but not committed yet.
Phenomenal story. 🥩
thank you! ❤️
You're welcome!
I was listening to this going down the road. (I am a truck driver.)
Someone asked about healthy food choices on the road. I just did a short video earlier today of me air frying burgers while my wife was driving. lol
That is a little unfair though because most trucks don’t have the extra living space that I have. I have a big microwave, countertop stove, and a sink with hot and cold water, HOWEVER I think standard semi trucks will usually have a generator, and when the truck driver is parked he can power a skillet, and fry any meat that he wants. He probably has a small fridge too. Years ago when I did not have a sink i would clean my skillet with an orange spray. (I also had to wire an inverter directly to the truck batteries so I could power a microwave or skillet. Nowadays though I would bet that the truck driver will have the power from inverter to power a good skillet, and he/she can eat meat!! 😀
My wife, and I rarely go out to eat! Also I have done some short videos in the last week showing how I can “lift weights” in the cargo box with bands!
Great interview!
Totally agree with you guys
Was pushing 500lbs afew years ago
Went hard core keto and got down to 325 than started with the bulllshit keto products and fake sweetners. Back to 375
Than decided to go carnivore. Back down to 325 this past summer. Started with the bullshit again. Diet coke ,stevia,low carb bread etc. Last Saturday I was 352. So Sunday I decided that's it
BBBE from now on. 347 thus morning. Thanks for the inspiration guys. Keep it up. I'll be watching
Thanks
Paul
I am doing this woe for my health. When I think about it in the way of losing limbs or eyesight or organ failure etc it put things in a different perspective.
Good insight, Paul! You’ve got this!
Thanks Kristene
Thank God for all these people
Strength in numbers right
Such a big help for me when I'm struggling and messing up to be able to reach out to people with similar issues
Thanks
Paul
I love these testimonials! Im so proud of you all.
Starting again TODAY. ❤
It was hard to get my mom to start carnivore, but after having to take her to the hospital on thanksgiving cuz she was having issues with her COPD, I showed her what the American lung association said about carbs and it causing carbon dioxide production in your lungs and she finally decided to try it.
And…… ?
She’s doing much better. I hardly ever hear her cough anymore she used to cough all day.
@@mybricksters9800 good news ! x
Ive had similar results as both of you. I lost 75lbs this last year using keto, IF, animal based and carnivore . I seek the sun, i workout 2 or 3 times a week and never get tired or seek any kinds pre workout. I hardly ever get sore. My testosterone nearly doubled. Ill never go back to eating the SAD diet
Enjoyed you guys. Thanks
23 minutes in and loving this interview. I tried the CD in October 2022 until the new year of 2023. I did it not for weight loss, but because I had researched how to cure Tinnitus naturally. I came across a guy who was helping people, and one of his tips was YOU HAVE TO EAT MEAT. He said during Tinnitus on a vegan diet is very hard. Not impossible but hard. Up until October 2022 I had been vegan, raw vegan, or only eating meat about once a week (at most) for 11 years. I was getting sicker and sicker and didn’t really put it altogether. I had been gaining weight and had all the symptoms of premature menopause (at only 38). I had bladder cancer at 37. I could NOT lose the extra 20 lbs my body put on because of the hormone changes (due to the premature menopause). When I switched to the CD I dropped 18 lbs without trying. I actually stopped working out during that time. My Tinnitus drastically improved. I slept better. My chronic sinusitis cleared right up, and the nasal polyps went away and my smell and taste returned (two sinus surgeries for polyps, and the polyps blocked my smell for years). In January 2023 I fell off the CD and then over time things started to get worse again. So, now I’m six days into the CD with no cheating (except my coffee). This interview is inspiring me to stick with it this time. I truly believe some people just function better on animal protein.
With you all the way! It's incredible what is healing for me on the carnivore path.
I believe that we women really need a lot of fat to build proper amount of hormones. I am 7 weeks into it, with numerous chronic issues completely vanished. Not everything is perfect, since my country is swamped with tons of really annoying virusses and bacterial infections. So on top of starting out on this, I've been sick too. But sick with a clear head, no stomach pain, no joint pain, healthy regular cycle (42 yrs), I feel likr I've finally found a path that actually heals me.
I can't really work out, it feels too stressful 😂 but I CAN jump and skip rope again, so it's a l l g o o d ❤
@@ruthanna4713 that’s amazing to hear! Sorry about the bacteria and viruses and being sick. I pray your immune system becomes strengthened, and those things aren’t even able to affect you. Keep going!