@@laaa210 the best way get enough calories is eat lots of fat in your one or two meals. Fat is very calorie dense. If you cut out carbs then you actually may not need 2700 calories per day. Many indigenous peoples around the world ate mostly fat and meat. We all come from indigenous peoples so we're built to eat like them.
For me, complete abstinence of carbs and sugar is the only way. I cannot stop once I start, I binge and binge, it can last for hours, or a day, or a week/ month. I secretly eat when the family are asleep and I eat chocolate and junk until I feel sick. Then I eat some more. I'm currently on day 4 of my meat/ cheese/ eggs and I feel better already. My cravings for sugar and junk are becoming less noticeable and easier to ignore now, my bloating is reducing too
I'm so happy to discover this stuff. I was quite annoyed that I am a bit bloated despite doing my workouts consistently with hypotrophy too. Diet is just a whole new cascade for me and it has SUCH a big impact into one's day to day life.
I'm on day 23. It's crazy like a whole different life on carnivore. No more hunger, depression, anxiety or skin conditions. All cleared up in days. After 30 odd years of pointless suffering on carbs!
Right there with you. I was slamming snack cakes at night when the family goes to bed and chased them with sodas or some fruity drink. On top of that I was eating a diet full of carbs and fast food. I got some blood work done recently that changed my direction. I'm currently trying to ease myself into Keto and eventually would like to try strict carnivore.
I can tell you as someone who went from 294lbs carb addicted to a bodybuilder who lost 140lbs that not eating carbs specifically refined sugars was the best option for me and after the first two weeks I was exactly how Lex explains you just feel good and you dont have cravings for food and even more you almost get to a point where you forget you need to eat till late and end up on OMAD unintentionally
Exactly. I love food and didn’t think I could do it, but now I realise the “love for food” was sugar cravings. I enjoy eating but it’s not ruling my life and my energy is way better without the insulin spikes. I forget I’ve only eaten once but I’m not hungry and I look and feel better.
I agree with not eating refined carbs, sugars etc. But you need carbs for fuel. Sure you can use fat, but it's a worse form of fuel. Plus never feel hungry it's not very healthy too. It's probably your nervous system that it's getting intoxicated.
@@BowlerTheHatGuy Because your cells and your brain run on glucose, not fat, when you're starving and you don't have any glucose left your body use fat as second resource. Do you really think that a diet where you constantly have to maintain a certain abnormal state (ketosis) it's something healthy?
@@bruttosporcoecattivo Well research disagree. Ketone seems to be a better source of fuel for the brain and the liver can create on demand the small amount of glucose needed for some cells. Babies are born in ketosis. It's not an abnormal state it's just another option that our body has.
"I don't know how to have one chocolate". I can relate to that. I am in a twelve-step program that made me clean and sober years ago. One funny thing that I will never forget is when another member during a meeting said something like: "I don't know how people are able to drink one beer and then stop. If I could do that I would fucking do it all the time":
taste of beer is disgusting isnt? im young 19 so might not developed that taste but I've had drinks with my 3 friends every 3 month and that too only 1 500ml can each😂😂we drink just for the sake of drinking.
1:30 Such a good point. Changing the mindset from “what’s the next meal?” to “how am I working towards my passions?” (And the food being a secondary concern)
this is as true as it get folks, no motivation thought or smt fishy here. I stop eating 3 time a day and every meal is a good meal to me, absolute enjoy. i don't thought much about what i'm lunch anymore, unless is not healthy or toxic
@S Tra what the hell are you talking about. Kids love food. Human cultures and traditions have revolved around food since forever. Food and play are both extremely fundamental to human life. In ancient societies, the process of foregoing, hunting, cooking and dining are in fact a form of play for young and old humans alike.
@S Tra lol what dreams??? Kids have dreams? Kids PLAY they run around and throw mud at each other. Dreams? Lol. It is 100% normal that adults are more involved in the provision of food. That can be seen in every species. Humans, like all animals are meant to eat, bond, and reproduce. Sure, we can explore and build and play, but no matter what, we will always return to those first three. It is the most fundamental aspect of any animal species, including humans.
I am carnivore for 6 months now. Started at 280 and now I've lost 60 lbs. No more blood pressure pills and was borderline diabetic. I was off my pills within 1.5 months in Carnivore. No swelling in my feet. No more oily zits. My skin is clear. My taste and smell are more acute. The first three weeks don't limit yourself on meat. You'll have some acid reflux along with diarea and constipation as your digestive ph levels change. You'll naturally fall into an OMAD diet as your appetite will be different. Anyone can do this. Im 47 .I can go on and on with this topic.
@allenjanvalie I can recommend watching Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr Sara Zaldivar, Dr Shawn Baker, and "Steak and Butter Gal" has several rotating doctors on her monthly challenge for beginners' carnivores. All on RUclips. Just don't follow or listen to social media influencers. They give a lot of wrong and misleading information. As far as being thin is concerned... don't worry. I've heard testimonials from thin people adding muscle and feeling great.
@@Mr._OMEGA currently about 1 month in, somewhat strict carnivore but I still drink diet drinks (idk if it's allowed) but man the best thing I notice is I don't need to take naps anymore, my energy is literally just consistent, no peaks or valleys like Joe Rogan said. I still need to get my sleep in order but my skin has also looked better , and my mind is not foggy anymore.
I weighed 185 this winter and was feeling old and bloated. By switching to one meal a day and mostly eggs and beef, I am down to 155 pounds and feel like I am in my 20s again
@@hardcoreboxing4195 he is saying that the extra calories the man carried as fat were potential energy to help fuel muscle growth through resistance training. he essentially wasted them by just sh1tting them out.
Having milk with high-sugar cereal for breakfast was one of the worst things in my life and one of the reasons why I thought I was not a morning person. Never again.
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I always lived on a 1 meal a day diet and everyone always told me I need to eat 6 times a day... funny how science changes constantly lol looks like I've been right for 15 years
Nobody mentioned science here. If it fits your lifestyle and doesn't make you lethargic the rest of the day, good for you. What's necessary is that you get your daily nutrients and avoid under-eating/over-eating cycles (not always easy in 1 meal).
@@aquarius9043 No one mentioned it, but the science of nutrition has constantly changed. Another example: Eggs. For a while people were told not to eat hem due to the high cholesterol. Now they're good again. It's never mentioned as an "opinion" but as medical science.
I'm so glad he said carbs make him lazy. That definitely happens to me. The thought 'i can't be arsed' never comes into my brain unless and eating carbs
“I love the constraints of discipline.” That’s awesome, and spot on...when you’re on the path the focus/discipline is the reward with each thing you say no to.
And despite this you get people constantly dissing on religion and religious principles while ignoring that properly applied good principles can and will help you better your life more than absolute lack of restraint will.
@@carlosjosejimenezbermudez9255 discipline and self restrain are not the same thing as being chained by a religion/dogma/idiology. Those can and have been proven to be dangerous, the middle east is so fucked up because they are enslaved by their religion, the west was also 1000 times more fucked up when our religion was considered law too.
@@carlosjosejimenezbermudez9255 well religions are normally ridiculously extreme and based off absolutely nothing. So why don’t you start with that because that sounds like a much better reason for what you’re describing. You can be disciplined without believing in stories some dude told 2000 years go.
I'm SO HAPPY to hear GSP say this. I'm 35 and I do intermittent fasting - usually one or two meals a day, but I eat whatever I want (usually healthy, obviously, but it's fine to get crazy). I've never felt better. Some of my friends think I'm crazy as well, but I think they're crazy for not listening to me, so... oh well.
Two meals a day is not intermittent fasting, if you're having 2 meals a day it is impossible for you to have entered ketosis as there quite literally isn't enough time in a day; you're just dieting at that point. Whenever you eat anything, your pancreas starts producing insulin, spiking your blood pressure taking you out of a potential state of ketosis, a simple bite of a granola bar would do it.
@@UndefinedStasis That's not true, 16:8 is the most popular fast and you definitely enter ketosis and can have 2 meals and even snack inbetween. I have been doing this for 3 years now, have my last meal before 8pm and first between noon and 1pm. I do 1 meal a day when I dont workout or if I have a larger meal and I am not really hungry.
@@hisdud3ness93 I've done 20:4 for the past 5 almost 6 years, it takes about 10-12 hours for your body to enter ketosis if you have 2 meals breakfast and dinner you will not enter ketosis
Speaking anecdotally, in 2014/2015 I switched to a low-calorie low-carb high-protein pescatarian diet in order to burn fat and build muscle. My physician did bloodwork around the time and panicked when they saw my ketones were through the roof because for someone of my size it is often an indicator of diabetes. When I disclosed that I was down to 260 lbs from 300 lbs inside of 2 months they were immediately relieved because it was just an indicator of my body maintaining ketosis. The worst thing I ever did was relapse a couple years later because more than just putting back on some weight I can confirm there is a change in headspace, palate, and how much energy I had throughout the day. When your body is burning fat you don't have the same sugar-dominated cravings and you're less exhausted (and therefore less intimidated) by physical challenges.
Refined sugars and processed meats have been demonstrated to increase your hunger hormone and lower satiety. Cheese containes high levels of casein which is an addictive substance similar to opiates.
I definitely feel the increased mental clarity during ketosis .. I don’t stay on for too long but after trying keto the first time I let go of most sugars when I come off and discovered many different ways to avoid or lower carbs and substitutes for sugar
@@johnconn3054 not really, just the weight. That's been a recurring theme when I've gone for medical treatment me: "Hey doc, I broke my thumb" Doc: "Hmm, it's probably diabetes, let's run some blood work"
What he's not saying is that when you go carnivore all these bullshit cravings go away. I used to eat a lot, always hungry and had a sweet tooth like you wouldn't believe. I started carnivore on the 1st of Jan and I haven't felt this way in over a decade.My level of mental clarity is amazing.Im always satiated and never have cravings. The carnivore diet is the best thing that happened to me. Sometimes I think of eating something delicious, but immediately after I think about how that shit makes me feel and I forget about it. It's like Lex said, I have actually realized that I have plenty of time and motivation nowadays to do things that were simply not possible before.
At around 2014 I made the scary realisation that I had not felt hungry for years. I was just eating according to the clock, not because I was hungry. Now I eat only twice a day, once in the morning (mostly scrambled eggs) and again in the afternoon (5-6pm). This way I always eat on an empty stomach, gonto bed on an empty stomach and wake up on an empty stomach. I feel a lot more energetic now.
I only eat when I’m hungry, but I wish I ate according to the clock. I overeat constantly, I often eat late (past 9pm) which causes insomnia, and the general lack of daily consistency makes my schedule chaotic. It’s not a good thing to have breakfast at 7am one day, and 1pm the next day.
@@FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL You need a routine! Eat food slowly. Chew well. Enjoy it. Make it nutritious and you won't feel hungry for hours, especially if you eat more butter, and protein foods! Final meal ends _by_ 7 p.m. and nothing until morning.
@@ant7936 yeah 1) eating slowly is a good idea, I overeat because I stuff my face with food. perks of having low impulse control 2) I definitely try to eat nutritious, but having disposable income + plenty of good restaurants nearby is a bad combo Your advice is definitely good and I'm already trying my best to follow it. The point of my comment is that I only eat when I'm hungry and I don't eat on a schedule, and people seem to praise my habit as being superior because it's "natural" or something. Well, my thoughts on that are that "natural" means nothing. It's not natural to wake up at 6am everyday and go to a 9-5 job, so frankly, eating on an unnatural schedule is better.
@@FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL I rarely eat out, not because I cannot afford it, but because I'm usually disappointed. I eat like a king, at home! And it's cooked, prepared, exactly as I want it. I eat steak nearly every day with a glass of red, as well as eggs, cheese, lamb, venison or fish for the other meal. For my birthday, my friend took me out and I sent my steak back because it was tough! It cost nearly £30 and didn't compare with £6 steaks I cook at home.
For me there are two types of eating. One is for health and survival one is for enjoyment and pleasure. And like everything in this world it’s about balance.
I'm surprised that you're amazed that people are surprised by that way of eating because you know full well people are brainwashed by food companies, and governments from infancy to adulthood about what is good to eat, and not to eat. They make their money off our food choices. Food, Pharmacy, and Government are in cahoots with each other. Follow the money, and you will learn the truth.
This is because fatty foods does not satisfy hunger in the same way as starch and carbohydrates. Eat carbs and let your digestive system work, and that makes you relax. The same nerv that makes your heart slower and relaxes the body is the same as when you digest. What you are doing is the worst thing for the human body and goes against leading research.
I started eating one meal with day during the first year of covid because I was out of a job and broke as fuck. I was working out everyday because of lockdown. My body responded really well to it. I leaned out very quickly and I never got the post lunch fog. 3 years later I'm still eating one meal a day. The best part is I can eat whatever the fuck I want. I can eat a meal consisting of pizza and pasta and still be at a caloric deficit.
And that creates autophagy process. Autopaghy js an amazing phenomenon, as it’s considered a type fasting and can cure cancer as it kill cancer cells due to the long period fasting and starving the bad cells in our body and immune system
I have been practicing omad for about 1 year, with a first attempt which took me from 87 to 77k, then I stopped and I stagnated then I took up omad again and fell to 71 before Christmas or I struggled to resume this diet. Finally since the beginning of the year I went to 66 then now 61 kilos, besides I do body weight and cardio (jogging, high), I started omad to lose weight but it's now a mode of life 👍
@@doctorkyle2985 You right, but I think the benefits of flavonoids outweigh the risk of small load of oxalates. Although my fight against it is I drink lemonade every morning, unsweetened or with one spoon of stevia erythritol.
I have found that eating one big meal every 36 to 38 hours has very positive effects... it’s awkward to maintain but if done once or twice a week for six months or so... I found it to be very invigorating and general health improvements occurred. but for muscle development processes and highly active activities I match my intake to my activities. All things in moderation is a good mindset. Everyone needs to find what works for them and recognize that any dynamic changes creates effects. So adapt to change and change in order to adapt. Being super cut is excellent for the day of a contest... However it is not really healthy for your body unless your diet and activities creates that form naturally. It’s good to simply be able to fast at any time and have the reserves and good health to do so. But everyone is different and fasting can be dangerous and cause ill effects if unfamiliar or because of health and nutrition conditions at the onset of the fast. It’s smart to put some fruit pieces in water for providing some sugar for your brain if your new to fasting or going on a long discipline workout. Looking at the meal before you for days for hours and days while you are hungry... Is good exercise for muscles most people never develop. It is not even tempting once you develop discipline and have made a decision. But don’t harm your health because you because have developed your discipline and will power. Pay attention to you body. It is like the temple of your being. Respect it. Develop it. Cherish it. It is your only real possession.
I am following one meal a day carb&sugar free for the last 5 years. Eat a tonne of vegetables and fish or eggs and occasionally meat in an hour window. I cleared my severe sinusitis issue, suggested to my wife she recovered from knuckle cramps. My brother-in-law followed and he recovered from severe acne. One meal a day sugar and carb free can make wonders on your brain, makes you feel good, young and confident. I always suggest this diet for those who are going through depression, you put your body in a starvation mode and your mind will feel better. You will start thinking differently and will be thankful for every day you live and will be happy. You will start noticing your habit change and eventually you will become a minimalist.
Ive did all sort of diets for the past 12 years since I started lifting,the best advice I could give is to just stay away from bread and processed sugar as much as possible
@@XeenimChoorch-nx8wx it's a good source of energy,but what many doctors won't tell you is that a big part of human population actually have alergic reactions to it
I rapidly lost 10 pounds after cutting alcohol, did a three day liquid diet (broth and some light juice), and then slowly worked my empty stomach into a protein diet with vegetables (eggs, grilled chicken, small steak, fish, etc). Use raw honey as a sweetener. Stay away from these three whites: refined sugar, flour, salt. I’m new to what I typed, but it’s going great. Staying away from refined sugar greatly helps with inflammation issues.
I have been on a Keto diet for 6 months and it has been a game changer.I eat way less food. I have more energy. I'm in a better mood. I sleep better. I'm down to a 32 inch waist from a 36. Once you get used to it you will feel balanced.
The same exact thing would have happened if you just would have dropped your calories and lost weight in any other way lol. Amazing that calorie deficits cause you to lose weight and feel better when you’re not overweight. Truly shocking 🙄
@@areallytallguy I increased my fat and protein intake to make up for the calories lost. I eat bacon, steaks, avocados, and salmon and even though I'm not counting my calories it should be close to what it was before.I am never hungry. It's a fact that to lose weight you have to eat less calories than what you are using , but stabilizing your insulin has lots of health benefits and promotes fat loss. Plus I'm borderline diabetic and my Dr wanted to put me on meds. My glucose level went from 154 to 82 .
I grew up poor, I ate free lunch at school. sometimes my mom made dinner. so I grew up eating 1-2 meals a day. was completely fine. Moved out and as I got older I could afford my own meals so I ate more, gained weight. So I went back to the 1 meal a day and lost the weight. It was about 20 pounds. My body has adapted so much to the 1 meal a day that my metabolism is just set on this speed. If I do try to eat 3 meals a day my metabolism takes forever to digest the food. My stomach will hurt, ill feel bloated, the back of my throat kind of burns. and I'll eventually get sick. P.S. I'm 28, 5'4 and weigh 135lbs
I have been carnivore for over a year at a time. And I have done all sorts of intermittent fasting, from 16:8 to 20:4, to OMAD. For me personally, 20:4 IF is the best thing I have ever done for my body, health, and mind. I have a giant meal, followed by a nice sized snack about 3-4 hours later. And that’s it. Best health of my life, by FAR.
@@qwerty11222 it’s a simple diet. I do a 22:2 ratio meaning I’m in a fasted state for 22 hours and I have a 2 hour eating window. So I’ll eat a couple hours before bed then workout. Usually just lean meat and vegetables, sometimes a tiny bit of carbs. I won’t eat over 2,000 cals because that’s my maintenance amount. And honestly it’s almost impossible to over eat in a 2 hour eating window unless you absolutely stuff yourself lol. That’s what’s great about fasting or intermittent fasting. Easy on the mind and you hardly ever count calories
@@balance667 sounds very healthy. I never cared what I ate few weeks back, gained a lot of weight. Now I drink 3 liters water a day everyday, but I’m confused on what to eat better and I don’t know how to count calories, proteins etc. I’m gona eat one meal per day but not really sure what exactly to eat for healthy and weight loss
@@qwerty11222 it really depends on what your goals are. If you just wanna lose weight you could eat anything and lose weight as long as you’re eating under your calorie limit. There’s calculators online that tell you how many calories you should eat to lose X amount of weight based on your current weight. Just keep it simple, a lot of crap you’ll see online over complicate things. Just get your proteins in, any meats are fine. Also vegetables. And try to keep carbs at a minimum. And whatever you’re eating try not to slather too many fatty sauces or what not on there. Like I said if you’re only eating one meal a day don’t even bother counting calories. If it’s a normal size plate it’d be almost impossible to overeat lol. And if you like sweets you can give yourself a cheat snack or even 2 throughout the week and it won’t hinder your progress. Moderation is everything
I mean it’s different when you are a hardcore athlete but for me the best diet seems to be fasting or eating very light like a piece of fruit and some almonds until the afternoon and then eating a good meal where the largest portion is green veggies, next is a clean meat, and last and smallest portion is the carbs. Have that chest day once in a while and treat yourself to some desert or something but don’t slip into eating crap everyday. Don’t eat after dark. With that and light exercise I was able to not only get my blood pressure down into safe levels (got hypertension very young) but I was able to lose 40 pounds in four months. On top of that my mental health improved so much.
george is SO right about getting used to fasting. im a really big dude @ 6'7 273 and my mom worries about my dieting habits but if i eat too much it messes with me
@@jimbocho660 yes me too i get super brain foggy if i keep eating carbs for 4-5 days a week regular but if i stay off it( fast) for couple of days or even stay on carnivore for couple of days then i can eat carbs little bit and get away but i am leaning more and more towards carnivore or atleast less carbs
For whoever might want this, I’ve been eating 4/6 eggs(boiled), 300g steaks(cheap cut doesn’t matter) and black/red beans for lunch. Then at night for dinner 4-5 bananas plus 500g PLAIN YOGURT. Went down from 72kgs to 55kgs in 2 months. No pasta, no bread, no rice.
@@umbassa got shredded fast , body fat percentage down from 20 to 14%. And btw I added sweet potatoes to dinner, so bananas+sweet potato+plain yogurt(with probiotics). Sometimes lunch instead of beans, I just double the amount of eggs to 8. Dinner also can be 500 gram yogurt x2 whenever I feel hungrier. Give it a try man. Remember also Avoid all processed garbage and anything that has sugar in it. Drink water mainly and then coffee/tea once~twice a day.
Can't do the full on carnivore thing , but the one meal a day thing works great for me . When you get used to it you're just never that hungry anymore. Its really helped me keep my weight under control considering I refuse to stop perpetually drinking beers while I'm awake. If I'm awake , not driving , in court or doing important shit I probably have a beer in my hand.
@@mbownight215 I eat one actual meal , usually dinner , and a few small snacks here n there , v8 juice , jerky that kind of thing , i used to eat constantly and i was always hungry now I'm never very hungry.
Having a diet that works for you is such an amazing thing. I’m back on carnivore and couldn’t be happier. Just completed a 25 hour fast and am currently eating 4 eggs and a ribeye
Good for you! The major sticking point of all this news spreading recently about fasting and IF is that people need to just stop eating. If you eat only one meal a day, even if that meal contains sugar, your body will be able to break that sugar down much easier.
20 years ago, they said eat 7 or 8 small meals, and carbs were a good source of energy. Now, it's eat one giant meal with no carbs. Bottom line - No one ever knows what they're talking about, so do what you want.
Nah bro, one large meal with real nutrition (animal products) is pretty much what human beings are designed anatomically to thrive on. Plants are for the starving.
Except we have a factual, evolutionary, historical basis for one meal a day. It is literally in our DNA and our bodies want less food. I think back in the 00's when multiple meals a day was a big thing, the smart ones who knew about fasting knew that was a bad idea. The general population got tricked and didn't compare what they were being told to history.
Except “they” are not saying low carb one meal a day. The people saying low/no carb, high fat with fasting are the people who look at studies and real science that goes all the way back to the 60s. The new food compass apparently says fruit loops and frosted mini wheats are two of the most healthy things you can be eating. While eggs beef and butter are 3 of the worst things you can eat.
@@clifton6919 normal body weight since paralysis Doesn't allow much exercise or calorie burning. Eating 2-3 meals in a paraplegic would lead to obesity
*Carbs/Sugar is literally no different to Alcohol/Drugs!* An addiction that the food industry has profited off because it’s legal. Carnivore + blueberries/raspberries/MCToil/sweet potato/occasional burger or pizza (once a week max) while doing a 16:8 fast and 3.5L water, is perfect.
My dad was like that. He was small, but looked ripped. I'm a bit bigger, but now having it out fat, increased protein and started working out I now have the se physique.
Yup breakfast is the worst. The biggest bullshit in human history. I mean why the fuk should we eat 30mins to 2hrs after waking up. Shit don’t make sense.
It’s amazing how strong addiction to sugar is. I went carnivore about 5 years ago and got ripped as a 47 year old. At some point I went off the rails and have not been able to get back to carnivore. Now I’m a fat pig,lol, not really, but I’m about 30lbs. overweight. I never felt better in my life than when I was on carnivore, yet I can’t find the discipline to get back on it.
It's because it's nearly impossible to sustain overall. I did it for 2 years off and on seeing solid benefits as well but the bottom line is you have no social life at all and it's borderline depressing because food has such an effect on our lives. Not sure how to get over this part but the reality is I try to make the best of both worlds by not eating all day long then when I do eat I allow myself to eat carbs so basically enjoying the benefits of not having blood sugars all over the place during the day but then giving myself pretty much what I want in the evenings
Maybe, staring people down while you talk to them like may be an American culture thing. In Canada for instance it's the opposite. You're expected to break eye contact to think and de-escalate tension.
"I like saying no to delicious food", me too. 40 lbs. gone in 3 months of Keto & Intermittent Fasting. It does make you feel great to say no and not even think about it past that moment.
Nose to tail carnivore here, going on near 2 years. Down from 220lbs - 175lbs, sleeping better, endurance through the roof, better libido, sleep apnea gone, dental hygiene way better, no more energy crashes. My doc is astounded. I am never going back. Having said all that, this way of eating may not be for everyone. Do whats right for your body.
@@Alan-rw3ez it's great that you are finding what works best for your body. I dont personally think its a "one size fits all approach". As in my case, sometimes if you have tried the status quo for years, and you are getting worse, not better, you are forced through trial and error to be your own scientist. I'm proud of you for taking the time to find what works for you😀. I practice ADF myself, and have fallen in love with the practice. Also, I've run some self experimenting with cold water immersion/ice cold showers, and have noticed a huge improvement in my physical and mental energy. Happy to compare notes if you are ever interested brother. To thine own self be 👍 true.
I was a pushbike courier for over 10 years, I tried many different diets. This "carnivore" diet worked amazingly. I wouldn't suggest it anyone other than distance athletes. I'd cover on average around 120km a day of stop/start city riding everyday. Eating fatty meats meant less recovery time, less lactic acid build up and far better concentration for long periods. Concentration was the main attraction cause if there's one thing you don't want playing in city traffic was a lapse in concentration.
@@noelrossbridge2514 Yeah...I get that. They were saying they wouldn't suggest this way of eating for anyone who isn't an athlete, but I'd recommend it be tried by anyone with a mood disorder, schizophrenia, ASD, etc. There is such an emphasis on how diet affects the physical side of life, while the mental side is blatantly ignored. It's frustrating. Someone with diabetes, Crohn's, etc., can get a "special diet allowance" of up to several hundred dollars from disability support because, for example, sugar-free jam costs more than regular jam (nobody needs jam). They don't even consider diet when it comes to alleviating the symptoms of serious mental health issues. (I guess there's no money to be made if they can't push the pills.) I've been on a ton of meds...told I'd have to take them for the rest of my life. They lied to me. (Forgive the rant...it's a bit infuriating.) I just wish more people were aware of and talking about the other benefits of cutting out carbs.
@Tien Most Powerful Human On Earth Yes bro try it. I suffered from continuous all-day fatigue and brain fog every day. When I started fasting, it took some time for my body to adapt. But when it does, all of my fatigue and brain fog was gone. I also lose a lot of weight. From 81kg to 67.
Notice what GSP said. He eats once on the days he doesn't train. If you train or have a stressful job OMAD or no carb is going to be difficult, especially if you have training goals.
Tried it and it works when you have an "off day" or not a too busy day...but when I train hard, work hard and have other obligations,I have to have 1 very small meal around noon and a big one in the evening... and yes, I have to have complex carbs like potatoes or even rice with a lot of vegetables, meat and some good oils like olive oil or pumpkin seed oil etc.... because it's one big meal and I have to make it rich and nutritious..
He was a light for me when I was diagnosed, maybe I'm not the only one but he is a great inspiration. To know that such a spectacular and dedicated human being has the exact same struggle I do. I know if GSP and I ever talked we could talk for an hour just on what fighting that battle is like.
The people he is referring to as Maasai Mara are part of a tribe called the Maasai found in Kenya and some parts of Tanzania. They have many cows. they survive mostly on meat. They have kept their traditions and they are healthy and strong.
I've been eating meat only, one meal a day for three years now, I'm 53. I feel great and work as a furniture removalist. I can't tell you how grateful I am I found this it has made my life so much better. I first came across it when Jordan Peterson mentioned it on Joe Rogan.
I’ve been thinking about trying it but I heard that if you go carnivore and you slip up and eat carbs or something outside of the carnivore diet, you can have bad reactions once your body has adapted to carnivore.... do you have any experience with that?
@@ericmed7213 The most amazing thing to me is once I've had my fill of meat on my one meal a day I do not feel hungry until the same time the next day. I work all day and feel no hunger at all. Feel better, sleep better, stronger, fitter. I refuse to take the risk of eating anything that could upset all that. I won't be going back, no way.
@@bb001a The carnivore diet is not sustainable. Advocates of this diet are taking PED’s to promote it. Jordan Peterson is on antidepressants to get by. I wouldn’t be taking his advice when it comes to nutrition. Nor would I be taking the advice of trt Rogan
I had a bald spot on my crown ... I switched to carnivore diet and it started to fill back in ... same thing with my hair line , my left temple had receded ... and it grew back to Match the right temple which never showed a recession... but I still have the widows peak hairline but not like balding , looks more like a mature hairline , before I would freak out of the widows peak because the temple receded badly.... but when it filled in , I saw that the widows peak was my hairline and it looks good, dare I say sexy, especially now that it filled in.... my hair overall got thicker as well.... I’m a male in my 30’s......
@@fazalihtisham4421 yes.... after reading about it on forums and watching some people on RUclips claim... I tried it and I can say that it had the same effect on me.... my crown hair regrew .... now I still had a lot of hair in the crown , it’s just that you could start to see the circle that forms in the crown .... well that circle filled in .... and I can no longer see my scalp .... give it a try... give it 6 months ..... I’ve been on it for 2 years and it grew it back the first year .... I’m just scared to come off carnivore and me start losing my hair again ... so I keep eating carnivore .... which is not bad and it is satisfying.... I eat eggs and bacon in the morning and around 6 pm I have about 2 pounds of meat .... either carne asada or rib eye or ground beef for when you don’t want to waste a lot of money .... at first I was drinking milk and eating cheese , but then I noticed that those where carbs too.... so I cut them out and that’s when I saw the hair regrowth... also eat organ meats .... I eat liver , to disguise the awful taste , I mix it with the ground beef....... the fat of the ground beef masks the liver flavor .... also drink bone broth and bone eat bone marrow ..... and oysters and fish .....
For me on carnivore my male pattern baldness stopped and completely reversed after about 60 days in. 30 days in it had already stopped 80% or so. Unfortunately I did not get my hairline in the front back, but the crown did completely fill back in and quickly at that, so I'll definitely take that + going 2.5 years strong now with zero hair loss. Will still have to fix hairline surgically in the front, unfortunately.
@@xvx6663 damn, I really want to get off finasteride, been on it for 3.5 years and I think I'm starting to have side effects, this could be worth a try, thanks for sharing
Fasting has been a game changer personally. One meal day and a monthly 3-day, water-only fast. Cut out soda, rice, bread pasta and sweeteners. One bowl of ice cream per week as a "cheat". Haven't had so much as a sniffle since 2015 when I started. Anecdotal, yes, but it is working well.
@@LuisDiaz-gw1xs It varies. My typical meal during the week is usually 2 avocados, 2 hard-boiled eggs and maybe a chicken breast, tuna or some other meat that I cooked during the weekend which lasts the entire week. I also eat a variety of vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, green beans and maybe a massive salad one day a week as my meal. For fruits I stick to mainly strawberries and blueberries, and I will typically make a 'green smoothie' using the aforementioned berries, and orange along with celery, cucumbers, spinach/salad mix, and maybe a red bell pepper. I also eat Pecans and Walnuts from time to time. Oh, and no food at all from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday when I get home from work as I fast completely for at least 48 hours once a week. I make exceptions for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas where I indulge, but I fast the day before and the day after. This is what has worked for me, but your mileage may vary.
Bout a yea ago i was enlightened as far as my diet.. 90% of my deit was ultra processed. 65%; of which wereprobably straight carbs. Today i eat alot of grass fed ground beef. Turkey. Frozen berries. Carrots. Sardines. Salmon. Broccoli. But to this day i still wvery day eat 2 packs of maple brown suger oatmeal with a gigantic heaping of organic peanutbuttwr and organic honey. I know i sound pretientious sayin organic and grass fed. But there really is just such a monumental difference that i had to include those words
Things to Consider 🤔 🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩 I’m no expert but here are just a few things to consider as far as carnivore, paleo, keto diets: Nhear or discuss: 1) Meat is harder on the digestive system. 2) It takes longer to digest. 3) It uses up more energy. 4) It can feel more sluggish during the peak digestive time. 5) It is harder on the heart, arteries, tract, etc. 6) It usually increases cholesterol and blood pressure to a degree. 7) Meditators/yogis will generally concur that it has a dampening effect on Consciousness/Heart. 8) 3/4 of ppl on these diets aren’t eating the purest possible, which is harder to find and much more expensive, if they’re being selective at all. Which means concentrations of problematic substances. 9) Volumes of meat/seafood are often too much - which causes various problems. 10) Restrictive diets are more likely to be lacking in diversity of nutrients, minerals, components. 11) The method of preparing matters too - I see a lot of frying, marinades, butter etc. 12) Last but not least for some - impact on climate, environment, and the issue of animal cruelty/morality.
4:40 - "I love the constraints of discipline, that's partially why I like carnivore". Fckin rights Lex!! There's something about holding your self true to your commitment.
I have noticed on many occasions, and somewhat as a failure of our nutritional infrastructure, the following. When carbs enter my systems, en mass, I feel much more suggestible. This effect seems more potent with combinants. For example, Sugary pastries, which combine high carbohydrate bread with processed sugars have a spit thickening effect and a feeling associated with them that feels to be a lack of ability to process external stimuli. These effects are at their most potent when a very processed confection is eaten without cut. The only cut that does something good for me is a vegetable. When I eat only vegetables, I never feel the lethargy of a Carb/Sugar rich diet. I do however, tend to feel somewhat angry. So I have a diet that is probably non-communicable in the sense that it would take personal erudition to figure out how your body plays with things and products that would offer the nutrition you are lacking. Some days I eat six cookies, most days I eat tons of veggies. Every once in a while a bit of meat. My path is more clear to me now than it was yesterday, I don't think we can understand memories that go back much further, so perhaps.
I've been living on basically Kangaroo meat whole life. I've never had any issues health wise, and look a decade younger than all my friends of the same age.
I'm doing the intermittent fasting at the moment. Started On Thursday 29th of April and as of this morning I'm down from 205 pounds to 198 pounds. I do something slightly different every day depending on work and how I'm feeling. If I don't feel too hungry I just don't eat and fill up with water. Typically I've been doing a 19-5 split and twice a 20-4 spilt and one day I waited 22 hours and just had one meal that day. Felt a bit shaky that day.
I believe everyone is different. Some people respond really well to one meal a day, low carb and bigh protein, while others does the opposite. I tried the one meal a day diet and it worked really well for 3 weeks, then my body started to experience starvation mode and my athletic performance started to suffer. I felt hungry All the time and my testosterone started to decrease. So I decided to try different ways to fast. Some days I might fast one day out of the week for a month or fast two days every two weeks for two months and some days 3 days once a month. By mixing it up, my body started to experience tremendeous benefits from fasting. I think it's very important to realise people respond differently to certain diet. And by ignoring this, people can do some serious damage to themselves. There is one thing I do believe wholeheartedly, stay away from black coffee while fasting. I believe it is really bad for your stomach while fasting.
I agree with this. It totally depends on who your ancestors are as to what diet is best for you. For example if you Inuit or Eskimo carnivore diet is gonna be great for you as for thousands of years your ancestors ate only meat. If you are white getting calories from milk is a great option for bulking but if you are Asian you lack enough lactase enzymes to properly break the lactose in dairy. Why? Because your ancestors did not eat a lot of dairy and therefore never developed those enzymes.
You didn't do it long enough. The body "fat adapts" at around the 4-6 week mark. And for some it takes 8 weeks or 10 in extreme cases. It's fine to say you tried, and to think its not for you. But you didn't really do it correctly. Sorry.
@@alyssacrypto i did it for 2 months, just to be sure. Same story, was fine for the first 2-3 weeks and then I just started feeling like complete shit. I pushed it to the two month mark to be sure but I just couldn't continue after that. My body also just works well with carbs, +300g daily and I experience no fatigue. Different bodies I guess.
The best shape i was ever in was when i worked midnights, ate whatever i wanted for 4 hours a night like pizza, mcdonalds, pop, chips, chicken wings etc, and i had abs. I stopped because people were telling me it would mess up my body eventually.
Fasting helps your digestive system (a big part of your nervous system) recover. Not muscles, they need resources. Just stop straining yourself, relax, move but don't exert effort, be patient.
Just weighed myself this morning after exactly eight weeks of dieting with no exercise other than long, fast-paced walks three or four times a week. I lost 34 lbs eating mostly meat, and occasionally cheese and eggs, for one meal a day. I've been drinking water and black coffee only. I'm a 6'4", 41 year old guy who went from 269 lbs to just under 235 lbs. I did a 48 hour and a 60 hour water fast as well during that time. I definitely could have dropped an additional ten plus pounds if I hadn't taken three or four cheat periods, one of which lasted five days. Although, I stood strong nearly every single day with the one meal a day fasting program. I generally feel so much better! I'm lghter on my feet with a clearer mind, better emotional regulation, and patience. Now I need to get going on the exercise element in order to really turn things around.
I am full carnivore, for over 9 months, but I find it too hard to eat only one meal a day (OMAD). I can't get enough calories that way. I usually do two meals a day.
Eat for your blood type, read up on the research done by Dr Peter D'Adamo if nothing else it's an interesting read and concept but grounds itself on the history of evolution along with changing bloodtypes.
Tried it and it works when you have an "off day" or not a too busy day...but when I train hard, work hard and have other obligations,I have to have 1 very small meal around noon and a big one in the evening... and yes, I have to have complex carbs like potatoes or even rice with a lot of vegetables, meat and some good oils like olive oil or pumpkin seed oil etc.... because it's one big meal and I have to make it rich and nutritious..
No, you don't have to, you just believe so. Fatty meat, eggs contain a lot more energy than complex carbs. Carbs are stored away as fat by your body and cannot be utilised as energy, only a fraction may. While fat you ingest isn't stored on your belly handles or elsewhere, it is usable immediately. No cravings like with carbs, better mind clarity and sustained energy. Check Dr Berg or Dr Ekberg to get all details and scientific explanations. The latter being a former Olympic decathlonian athlete...
One meal a day for 10-ish years now. Every once in a while, maybe a couple times per month, 2 meals in a day. Rarely, usually only during the holidays, will I eat 3 meals in one day. 3 meals in one day feels insane to me now. No wonder so many people are fatasses! Your body isn't even done digesting your last meal, and you're already piling more food into your stomach. It takes at least 8-12 hours for food to pass through the digestive tract.
He's right about the carnivore diet sounding goofy. I heard Jordan Peterson talking about it on Joe Rogan. I needed to lose some weight and I had been trying everything and nothing worked. And I really like meat, so I decided to try it. My wife refused to go along so I had to keep cooking her vegetables even though I didn't eat them. I started on my birthday in February 2021. I'm 64 years old, 6'3" and I weigh 275 lb. In 6 months, I was down to 225, and I've never felt better in my whole life. So many lifelong nagging medical problems I had just vanished, like irritable bowel syndrome and joint pain. At that point I did start cheating a little bit drinking a glass of wine here and there maybe a piece of chocolate every once in a while, but I weighed 223 this morning, a year and a half after I started. I will admit to anyone that it sounds goofy, but it sure did, and does, work for me.
You would have got the same response if you ate green vegetables, nuts, avocado, fish, meat and small amounts of fruit. One of the keys to the meat only diet is that you will eat less calories and feel full and the same can be achieved with green veg that has very low calories. Japan eats large amounts of fish, green veg and moderate to medium amounts of rice and they have a very healthy profile. Iceland that eats lots of Fish, mutton, pork and Potatoes and greens (imports and home grown) has a similar health outlook. It is the high carbohydrate diet that causes many people to become insulin resistant and it causes so many diseases. Try green shakes with avocado that is rich in fat and low in carbohydrates. Lemons as in the juice is amazing at keeping away gout and kidney stones. Check out the youtube channel by Dr Berg.
I’ve broken my usual day down into 3 smaller days and I’m now eating only one meal a day
but what if you are stressed out?
How do you get your required calories in only one meal?
@@m.b.593 really?
I eat only one meal a day.And am 200 hundred pounds.If i eat any more than that i look fat at 6f.
@@laaa210 the best way get enough calories is eat lots of fat in your one or two meals. Fat is very calorie dense. If you cut out carbs then you actually may not need 2700 calories per day. Many indigenous peoples around the world ate mostly fat and meat. We all come from indigenous peoples so we're built to eat like them.
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For me, complete abstinence of carbs and sugar is the only way.
I cannot stop once I start, I binge and binge, it can last for hours, or a day, or a week/ month. I secretly eat when the family are asleep and I eat chocolate and junk until I feel sick. Then I eat some more.
I'm currently on day 4 of my meat/ cheese/ eggs and I feel better already. My cravings for sugar and junk are becoming less noticeable and easier to ignore now, my bloating is reducing too
Jan 07, 2024 - I hope you're doing well. I'm also a sugar addict. It's tough
I can relate
I'm so happy to discover this stuff. I was quite annoyed that I am a bit bloated despite doing my workouts consistently with hypotrophy too. Diet is just a whole new cascade for me and it has SUCH a big impact into one's day to day life.
I'm on day 23. It's crazy like a whole different life on carnivore. No more hunger, depression, anxiety or skin conditions. All cleared up in days. After 30 odd years of pointless suffering on carbs!
Right there with you. I was slamming snack cakes at night when the family goes to bed and chased them with sodas or some fruity drink. On top of that I was eating a diet full of carbs and fast food. I got some blood work done recently that changed my direction. I'm currently trying to ease myself into Keto and eventually would like to try strict carnivore.
I can tell you as someone who went from 294lbs carb addicted to a bodybuilder who lost 140lbs that not eating carbs specifically refined sugars was the best option for me and after the first two weeks I was exactly how Lex explains you just feel good and you dont have cravings for food and even more you almost get to a point where you forget you need to eat till late and end up on OMAD unintentionally
Exactly. I love food and didn’t think I could do it, but now I realise the “love for food” was sugar cravings. I enjoy eating but it’s not ruling my life and my energy is way better without the insulin spikes. I forget I’ve only eaten once but I’m not hungry and I look and feel better.
I agree with not eating refined carbs, sugars etc. But you need carbs for fuel. Sure you can use fat, but it's a worse form of fuel. Plus never feel hungry it's not very healthy too. It's probably your nervous system that it's getting intoxicated.
@@bruttosporcoecattivo Fat is not worst than glucose for fuel, who told you that. Its has different properties.
@@BowlerTheHatGuy Because your cells and your brain run on glucose, not fat, when you're starving and you don't have any glucose left your body use fat as second resource. Do you really think that a diet where you constantly have to maintain a certain abnormal state (ketosis) it's something healthy?
@@bruttosporcoecattivo Well research disagree. Ketone seems to be a better source of fuel for the brain and the liver can create on demand the small amount of glucose needed for some cells. Babies are born in ketosis. It's not an abnormal state it's just another option that our body has.
"I don't know how to have one chocolate". I can relate to that.
I am in a twelve-step program that made me clean and sober years ago.
One funny thing that I will never forget is when another member during a meeting said something like: "I don't know how people are able to drink one beer and then stop. If I could do that I would fucking do it all the time":
I am like that with EVERYTHING. Could be a song, could be a drink, could be a drug. Addict is one of the only labels I identify with.
That's the story of my life. I only do things in extreme. It's never one.
Sounds like you have no self control
taste of beer is disgusting isnt? im young 19 so might not developed that taste but I've had drinks with my 3 friends every 3 month and that too only 1 500ml can each😂😂we drink just for the sake of drinking.
@@vaibhavphuloria4059 it's an acquired taste my man, a nice cold beer is extremely tasty imo
1:30 Such a good point. Changing the mindset from “what’s the next meal?” to “how am I working towards my passions?” (And the food being a secondary concern)
Actually food is meant to be one of our passions. Healthy societies spend more, not less time in the kitchen.
this is as true as it get folks, no motivation thought or smt fishy here.
I stop eating 3 time a day and every meal is a good meal to me, absolute enjoy. i don't thought much about what i'm lunch anymore, unless is not healthy or toxic
@S Tra what the hell are you talking about. Kids love food. Human cultures and traditions have revolved around food since forever. Food and play are both extremely fundamental to human life. In ancient societies, the process of foregoing, hunting, cooking and dining are in fact a form of play for young and old humans alike.
@S Tra lol what dreams??? Kids have dreams? Kids PLAY they run around and throw mud at each other. Dreams? Lol. It is 100% normal that adults are more involved in the provision of food. That can be seen in every species. Humans, like all animals are meant to eat, bond, and reproduce. Sure, we can explore and build and play, but no matter what, we will always return to those first three. It is the most fundamental aspect of any animal species, including humans.
@@Neil-de1fh if Neil says i’m wrong then I am defeated. Lol. Also it’s spelled “you’re”.
"I love the constraints of discipline" - excellent line.
Sounds like a commie
@@Fullyautomagic hahahahhaha
@@Fullyautomagic that’s not what a us marine would say. Or a us Navy seal. They are as disciplined as one can get
I like to say no to food that is delicious - Lex
This is the program what I needed. Thanks Lex.
I am carnivore for 6 months now. Started at 280 and now I've lost 60 lbs. No more blood pressure pills and was borderline diabetic. I was off my pills within 1.5 months in Carnivore. No swelling in my feet. No more oily zits. My skin is clear. My taste and smell are more acute. The first three weeks don't limit yourself on meat. You'll have some acid reflux along with diarea and constipation as your digestive ph levels change. You'll naturally fall into an OMAD diet as your appetite will be different. Anyone can do this. Im 47 .I can go on and on with this topic.
Is there a guide ? I'm so lost on carnivore diet , I'm already a lean person, I feel like if I do carnivore I'm going to be a stick
Still doing it?
@allenjanvalie I can recommend watching Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr Sara Zaldivar, Dr Shawn Baker, and "Steak and Butter Gal" has several rotating doctors on her monthly challenge for beginners' carnivores. All on RUclips. Just don't follow or listen to social media influencers. They give a lot of wrong and misleading information. As far as being thin is concerned... don't worry. I've heard testimonials from thin people adding muscle and feeling great.
@@T-Mo_ yes!! Lost 💯 lbs.
@@Mr._OMEGA currently about 1 month in, somewhat strict carnivore but I still drink diet drinks (idk if it's allowed) but man the best thing I notice is I don't need to take naps anymore, my energy is literally just consistent, no peaks or valleys like Joe Rogan said. I still need to get my sleep in order but my skin has also looked better , and my mind is not foggy anymore.
I weighed 185 this winter and was feeling old and bloated. By switching to one meal a day and mostly eggs and beef, I am down to 155 pounds and feel like I am in my 20s again
For real? Ok I'm gonna try this
@TheRottMachine what
@@hardcoreboxing4195 he is saying that the extra calories the man carried as fat were potential energy to help fuel muscle growth through resistance training. he essentially wasted them by just sh1tting them out.
Do you drink?
What’s in your one meal per day other than eggs and beef? Also, how many eggs and beef in which form?
Having milk with high-sugar cereal for breakfast was one of the worst things in my life and one of the reasons why I thought I was not a morning person. Never again.
Right. Nothing is better than a nice fatty, savory egg, bacon and/sausage and cheese breakfast sandwich on keto bread.
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Avocado and liver
@@ruthnoya8424 the bacon is gonna kill ya my man
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I wish I could handle liver. Only way I can is to have it grinded into hamburger meat.
I always lived on a 1 meal a day diet and everyone always told me I need to eat 6 times a day... funny how science changes constantly lol looks like I've been right for 15 years
Nobody mentioned science here. If it fits your lifestyle and doesn't make you lethargic the rest of the day, good for you. What's necessary is that you get your daily nutrients and avoid under-eating/over-eating cycles (not always easy in 1 meal).
@@aquarius9043 No one mentioned it, but the science of nutrition has constantly changed. Another example: Eggs. For a while people were told not to eat hem due to the high cholesterol. Now they're good again. It's never mentioned as an "opinion" but as medical science.
Eat when you're hungry.
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@@bipedalhominid6815 that's it. Most people eat because they want, not because they need, spot on brother.
I'm so glad he said carbs make him lazy. That definitely happens to me. The thought 'i can't be arsed' never comes into my brain unless and eating carbs
Wait till you hit your 50’s - very little will remove this thought.
“I love the constraints of discipline.” That’s awesome, and spot on...when you’re on the path the focus/discipline is the reward with each thing you say no to.
And despite this you get people constantly dissing on religion and religious principles while ignoring that properly applied good principles can and will help you better your life more than absolute lack of restraint will.
@@carlosjosejimenezbermudez9255 discipline and self restrain are not the same thing as being chained by a religion/dogma/idiology. Those can and have been proven to be dangerous, the middle east is so fucked up because they are enslaved by their religion, the west was also 1000 times more fucked up when our religion was considered law too.
my burger on weekends is my reward personally
I know the feeling but never put it into words. I know exactly what he means. It applys to more than just food for me.
@@carlosjosejimenezbermudez9255 well religions are normally ridiculously extreme and based off absolutely nothing. So why don’t you start with that because that sounds like a much better reason for what you’re describing. You can be disciplined without believing in stories some dude told 2000 years go.
I'm SO HAPPY to hear GSP say this. I'm 35 and I do intermittent fasting - usually one or two meals a day, but I eat whatever I want (usually healthy, obviously, but it's fine to get crazy). I've never felt better. Some of my friends think I'm crazy as well, but I think they're crazy for not listening to me, so... oh well.
Two meals a day is not intermittent fasting, if you're having 2 meals a day it is impossible for you to have entered ketosis as there quite literally isn't enough time in a day; you're just dieting at that point. Whenever you eat anything, your pancreas starts producing insulin, spiking your blood pressure taking you out of a potential state of ketosis, a simple bite of a granola bar would do it.
What is "healthy" to you?! A pizza can be healthy too...
@@marcusbiller867 I try to make a smoothie with a ton of green things, for example.
@@UndefinedStasis That's not true, 16:8 is the most popular fast and you definitely enter ketosis and can have 2 meals and even snack inbetween. I have been doing this for 3 years now, have my last meal before 8pm and first between noon and 1pm. I do 1 meal a day when I dont workout or if I have a larger meal and I am not really hungry.
@@hisdud3ness93 I've done 20:4 for the past 5 almost 6 years, it takes about 10-12 hours for your body to enter ketosis if you have 2 meals breakfast and dinner you will not enter ketosis
Speaking anecdotally, in 2014/2015 I switched to a low-calorie low-carb high-protein pescatarian diet in order to burn fat and build muscle. My physician did bloodwork around the time and panicked when they saw my ketones were through the roof because for someone of my size it is often an indicator of diabetes. When I disclosed that I was down to 260 lbs from 300 lbs inside of 2 months they were immediately relieved because it was just an indicator of my body maintaining ketosis. The worst thing I ever did was relapse a couple years later because more than just putting back on some weight I can confirm there is a change in headspace, palate, and how much energy I had throughout the day. When your body is burning fat you don't have the same sugar-dominated cravings and you're less exhausted (and therefore less intimidated) by physical challenges.
Refined sugars and processed meats have been demonstrated to increase your hunger hormone and lower satiety. Cheese containes high levels of casein which is an addictive substance similar to opiates.
I definitely feel the increased mental clarity during ketosis .. I don’t stay on for too long but after trying keto the first time I let go of most sugars when I come off and discovered many different ways to avoid or lower carbs and substitutes for sugar
Dude you were 300lbs. You probably had many worrying diabetes indicators.
@@johnconn3054 not really, just the weight. That's been a recurring theme when I've gone for medical treatment
me: "Hey doc, I broke my thumb"
Doc: "Hmm, it's probably diabetes, let's run some blood work"
Weight fluctuations aren't so easy on the body if they happen fast. You lose muscle mass and hair.
Low carbs make perfect sense if you think about how humans first lived . The most natural living is the most healthy in my mind
Lately, I just see meals as something to get out of the way so I can do other things for the day
What are you a robot?
Such as?
Eating is a pleasure
That’s too bad
@@ActiveRehabMobility read Musashi. You don't need pleasure. It weakens you.
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You explained it perfectly. This is exactly how I feel. Beautifully put.
Same here
What he's not saying is that when you go carnivore all these bullshit cravings go away.
I used to eat a lot, always hungry and had a sweet tooth like you wouldn't believe.
I started carnivore on the 1st of Jan and I haven't felt this way in over a decade.My level of mental clarity is amazing.Im always satiated and never have cravings.
The carnivore diet is the best thing that happened to me.
Sometimes I think of eating something delicious, but immediately after I think about how that shit makes me feel and I forget about it.
It's like Lex said, I have actually realized that I have plenty of time and motivation nowadays to do things that were simply not possible before.
At around 2014 I made the scary realisation that I had not felt hungry for years. I was just eating according to the clock, not because I was hungry. Now I eat only twice a day, once in the morning (mostly scrambled eggs) and again in the afternoon (5-6pm). This way I always eat on an empty stomach, gonto bed on an empty stomach and wake up on an empty stomach. I feel a lot more energetic now.
Me too.
I prefer 2 meals, for protein absorption.
Mostly 16:8, sometimes 20:4.
I only eat when I’m hungry, but I wish I ate according to the clock. I overeat constantly, I often eat late (past 9pm) which causes insomnia, and the general lack of daily consistency makes my schedule chaotic. It’s not a good thing to have breakfast at 7am one day, and 1pm the next day.
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You need a routine!
Eat food slowly. Chew well. Enjoy it.
Make it nutritious and you won't feel hungry for hours, especially if you eat more butter, and protein foods!
Final meal ends _by_ 7 p.m. and nothing until morning.
@@ant7936 yeah 1) eating slowly is a good idea, I overeat because I stuff my face with food. perks of having low impulse control
2) I definitely try to eat nutritious, but having disposable income + plenty of good restaurants nearby is a bad combo
Your advice is definitely good and I'm already trying my best to follow it. The point of my comment is that I only eat when I'm hungry and I don't eat on a schedule, and people seem to praise my habit as being superior because it's "natural" or something. Well, my thoughts on that are that "natural" means nothing. It's not natural to wake up at 6am everyday and go to a 9-5 job, so frankly, eating on an unnatural schedule is better.
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I rarely eat out, not because I cannot afford it, but because I'm usually disappointed.
I eat like a king, at home! And it's cooked, prepared, exactly as I want it.
I eat steak nearly every day with a glass of red, as well as eggs, cheese, lamb, venison or fish for the other meal.
For my birthday, my friend took me out and I sent my steak back because it was tough! It cost nearly £30 and didn't compare with £6 steaks I cook at home.
The evolution of GSP is a beautiful thing to watch. Great conversation as always, Lex
For me there are two types of eating. One is for health and survival one is for enjoyment and pleasure. And like everything in this world it’s about balance.
A Russian American, and a French speaking canadian having a conversation in English. I love humans ❤️
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Lex is a Jew
@@henryford1160 he's a russian....
Why? Because we place invisible borders on each other and give ourselves a group name? 😂😂
Henry Ford You should’ve been president instead of Roosevelt
Its amazing how surprised people are about this style of eating. It is literally how we have eaten for most of our existence.
I'm surprised that you're amazed that people are surprised by that way of eating because you know full well people are brainwashed by food companies, and governments from infancy to adulthood about what is good to eat, and not to eat. They make their money off our food choices. Food, Pharmacy, and Government are in cahoots with each other. Follow the money, and you will learn the truth.
The problem is the brainwashing. The damage is done.
@@odious5317 I’m amazed that you’re surprised that he’s amazed that people are surprised by that way of eating.
And I’m surprised that you’re amazed that he’s surprised that he’s amazed that people are surprised by that way of eating.
@@twistedstrength. 😂👍
Once I stopped eating carbs at lunch (a very physical job) I stopped having an afternoon crash. Best thing I could have changed in my diet
This is because fatty foods does not satisfy hunger in the same way as starch and carbohydrates. Eat carbs and let your digestive system work, and that makes you relax. The same nerv that makes your heart slower and relaxes the body is the same as when you digest. What you are doing is the worst thing for the human body and goes against leading research.
@@jt7980 actually fatty food releases an enzyme that stops hunger.
"It doesn't make any sense" It actually makes a lot of sense, grains and high glycemic carbs was not part of our diet till a few millenia ago
like how you worded that! was my thoughts,but didn't know how to express it 👍
I started eating one meal with day during the first year of covid because I was out of a job and broke as fuck. I was working out everyday because of lockdown. My body responded really well to it. I leaned out very quickly and I never got the post lunch fog. 3 years later I'm still eating one meal a day. The best part is I can eat whatever the fuck I want. I can eat a meal consisting of pizza and pasta and still be at a caloric deficit.
So, how you complete your intake of daily amount of nutrients? What is your meal in general?
And that creates autophagy process. Autopaghy js an amazing phenomenon, as it’s considered a type fasting and can cure cancer as it kill cancer cells due to the long period fasting and starving the bad cells in our body and immune system
How were your bowel moments.I know when I don't eat alot things slow down in the gut personally did you find this true?
I have been practicing omad for about 1 year, with a first attempt which took me from 87 to 77k, then I stopped and I stagnated then I took up omad again and fell to 71 before Christmas or I struggled to resume this diet. Finally since the beginning of the year I went to 66 then now 61 kilos, besides I do body weight and cardio (jogging, high), I started omad to lose weight but it's now a mode of life 👍
Than you are skinny… should you not aim to add some muscle? Losing weight is the easy part.
You can eat chocolate on low carb diet. 99% cocoa and it's amazing when you get used to taste.
100% IS MY SHIT
@Michael Fitzpatrick TARGET, MY FRIEND.
No
Still loaded with oxalates. You can eat many things on low carb, but it still doesn’t mean they should be eaten.
@@doctorkyle2985 You right, but I think the benefits of flavonoids outweigh the risk of small load of oxalates. Although my fight against it is I drink lemonade every morning, unsweetened or with one spoon of stevia erythritol.
02:28 GSP is allowed to speak...
Man GSP is such a charmer. You can tell when Lex really enjoys interviewing someone because he talks a lot more.
I have found that eating one big meal every 36 to 38 hours has very positive effects...
it’s awkward to maintain but if done once or twice a week for six months or so... I found it to be very invigorating and general health improvements occurred.
but for muscle development processes and highly active activities I match my intake to my activities.
All things in moderation is a good mindset.
Everyone needs to find what works for them and recognize that any dynamic changes creates effects. So adapt to change and change in order to adapt.
Being super cut is excellent for the day of a contest...
However it is not really healthy for your body unless your diet and activities creates that form naturally.
It’s good to simply be able to fast at any time and have the reserves and good health to do so.
But everyone is different and fasting can be dangerous and cause ill effects if unfamiliar or because of health and nutrition conditions at the onset of the fast.
It’s smart to put some fruit pieces in water for providing some sugar for your brain if your new to fasting or going on a long discipline workout. Looking at the meal before you for days for hours and days while you are hungry...
Is good exercise for muscles most people never develop.
It is not even tempting once you develop discipline and have made a decision.
But don’t harm your health because you because have developed your discipline and will power.
Pay attention to you body. It is like the temple of your being.
Respect it.
Develop it.
Cherish it.
It is your only real possession.
Chill bro. Just eat once every 24 hours.
I am following one meal a day carb&sugar free for the last 5 years. Eat a tonne of vegetables and fish or eggs and occasionally meat in an hour window. I cleared my severe sinusitis issue, suggested to my wife she recovered from knuckle cramps. My brother-in-law followed and he recovered from severe acne. One meal a day sugar and carb free can make wonders on your brain, makes you feel good, young and confident. I always suggest this diet for those who are going through depression, you put your body in a starvation mode and your mind will feel better. You will start thinking differently and will be thankful for every day you live and will be happy. You will start noticing your habit change and eventually you will become a minimalist.
Vegetables is carbs
Ive did all sort of diets for the past 12 years since I started lifting,the best advice I could give is to just stay away from bread and processed sugar as much as possible
Plus pasta. Basically avoid the middle aisles of Walmart. Stick to the outer. Dairy, meat, vege, fruits
Bread is a great source of energy. So are potatoes and rice.
@@XeenimChoorch-nx8wx it's a good source of energy,but what many doctors won't tell you is that a big part of human population actually have alergic reactions to it
I rapidly lost 10 pounds after cutting alcohol, did a three day liquid diet (broth and some light juice), and then slowly worked my empty stomach into a protein diet with vegetables (eggs, grilled chicken, small steak, fish, etc). Use raw honey as a sweetener. Stay away from these three whites: refined sugar, flour, salt. I’m new to what I typed, but it’s going great. Staying away from refined sugar greatly helps with inflammation issues.
I have been on a Keto diet for 6 months and it has been a game changer.I eat way less food. I have more energy. I'm in a better mood. I sleep better. I'm down to a 32 inch waist from a 36. Once you get used to it you will feel balanced.
The same exact thing would have happened if you just would have dropped your calories and lost weight in any other way lol. Amazing that calorie deficits cause you to lose weight and feel better when you’re not overweight. Truly shocking 🙄
@@areallytallguy I increased my fat and protein intake to make up for the calories lost. I eat bacon, steaks, avocados, and salmon and even though I'm not counting my calories it should be close to what it was before.I am never hungry.
It's a fact that to lose weight you have to eat less calories than what you are using , but stabilizing your insulin has lots of health benefits and promotes fat loss. Plus I'm borderline diabetic and my Dr wanted to put me on meds. My glucose level went from 154 to 82 .
I grew up poor, I ate free lunch at school. sometimes my mom made dinner. so I grew up eating 1-2 meals a day. was completely fine. Moved out and as I got older I could afford my own meals so I ate more, gained weight. So I went back to the 1 meal a day and lost the weight. It was about 20 pounds. My body has adapted so much to the 1 meal a day that my metabolism is just set on this speed. If I do try to eat 3 meals a day my metabolism takes forever to digest the food. My stomach will hurt, ill feel bloated, the back of my throat kind of burns. and I'll eventually get sick.
P.S. I'm 28, 5'4 and weigh 135lbs
Try tums
I have been carnivore for over a year at a time. And I have done all sorts of intermittent fasting, from 16:8 to 20:4, to OMAD. For me personally, 20:4 IF is the best thing I have ever done for my body, health, and mind. I have a giant meal, followed by a nice sized snack about 3-4 hours later. And that’s it. Best health of my life, by FAR.
I'm with Lex on this. Super low carb diets like Ketos make me feel so muchhhhh better then carb diets. It helps with my mood and energy levels.
I’ve been eating once a day for almost a decade now, it’s incredible on al fronts. Best shape of my life
What amount and what time of the day do you eat? And what do you eat mostly?
@@qwerty11222 it’s a simple diet. I do a 22:2 ratio meaning I’m in a fasted state for 22 hours and I have a 2 hour eating window. So I’ll eat a couple hours before bed then workout. Usually just lean meat and vegetables, sometimes a tiny bit of carbs. I won’t eat over 2,000 cals because that’s my maintenance amount. And honestly it’s almost impossible to over eat in a 2 hour eating window unless you absolutely stuff yourself lol. That’s what’s great about fasting or intermittent fasting. Easy on the mind and you hardly ever count calories
@@balance667 sounds very healthy. I never cared what I ate few weeks back, gained a lot of weight. Now I drink 3 liters water a day everyday, but I’m confused on what to eat better and I don’t know how to count calories, proteins etc. I’m gona eat one meal per day but not really sure what exactly to eat for healthy and weight loss
@@qwerty11222 it really depends on what your goals are. If you just wanna lose weight you could eat anything and lose weight as long as you’re eating under your calorie limit. There’s calculators online that tell you how many calories you should eat to lose X amount of weight based on your current weight. Just keep it simple, a lot of crap you’ll see online over complicate things. Just get your proteins in, any meats are fine. Also vegetables. And try to keep carbs at a minimum. And whatever you’re eating try not to slather too many fatty sauces or what not on there. Like I said if you’re only eating one meal a day don’t even bother counting calories. If it’s a normal size plate it’d be almost impossible to overeat lol. And if you like sweets you can give yourself a cheat snack or even 2 throughout the week and it won’t hinder your progress. Moderation is everything
@@balance667 ok. thanks man🙃
I get the carbs make me lazy part. But i think that's just limited to grains and sugar. Veges n pulses dont do that.
Most veggies don't have too much carbs.. except for the few starchy ones (potatoes etc)
@@AK-rx6hv umm thats what I said without getting technical about it
I mean it’s different when you are a hardcore athlete but for me the best diet seems to be fasting or eating very light like a piece of fruit and some almonds until the afternoon and then eating a good meal where the largest portion is green veggies, next is a clean meat, and last and smallest portion is the carbs. Have that chest day once in a while and treat yourself to some desert or something but don’t slip into eating crap everyday. Don’t eat after dark. With that and light exercise I was able to not only get my blood pressure down into safe levels (got hypertension very young) but I was able to lose 40 pounds in four months. On top of that my mental health improved so much.
So cool we have a Russian and a French-Canadian speaking on a podcast in the English language in America being sent through the air into our brains
welcome to 2020 brother
lol im a dumbass. i said 2020.
@@eddieblake097 lulz, I keep forgetting too
I love this man. I could listen to him all day. Such a cool, charming and interesting person, and one of the best fighters to ever live.
Which one's that?
@Eyes 》 You have to ask? Sheesh, found the casual fan!
@@SaumBodhi obviously not Lex
Best fighters to ever live? He would literally grab his opponent and hang on for dear life. Lmao best fighter that ever lived ok bud
Erm he was ok one of the best in his day maaaaybe …
george is SO right about getting used to fasting. im a really big dude @ 6'7 273 and my mom worries about my dieting habits but if i eat too much it messes with me
How does it mess with you? I get severe brain fog if I eat too much, especially carbs.
@@jimbocho660 yes me too i get super brain foggy if i keep eating carbs for 4-5 days a week regular but if i stay off it( fast) for couple of days or even stay on carnivore for couple of days then i can eat carbs little bit and get away but i am leaning more and more towards carnivore or atleast less carbs
@@navpreetsmagh678 are you punjabi?
For whoever might want this, I’ve been eating 4/6 eggs(boiled), 300g steaks(cheap cut doesn’t matter) and black/red beans for lunch. Then at night for dinner 4-5 bananas plus 500g PLAIN YOGURT.
Went down from 72kgs to 55kgs in 2 months.
No pasta, no bread, no rice.
That’s impressive! Did you do weightlifting in those 2 months?
@@umbassa got shredded fast , body fat percentage down from 20 to 14%. And btw I added sweet potatoes to dinner, so bananas+sweet potato+plain yogurt(with probiotics).
Sometimes lunch instead of beans, I just double the amount of eggs to 8.
Dinner also can be 500 gram yogurt x2 whenever I feel hungrier. Give it a try man.
Remember also Avoid all processed garbage and anything that has sugar in it. Drink water mainly and then coffee/tea once~twice a day.
@@fooball24HHow tall are you? 55kg is insanely skinny
Can't do the full on carnivore thing , but the one meal a day thing works great for me . When you get used to it you're just never that hungry anymore. Its really helped me keep my weight under control considering I refuse to stop perpetually drinking beers while I'm awake. If I'm awake , not driving , in court or doing important shit I probably have a beer in my hand.
@@mbownight215 I eat one actual meal , usually dinner , and a few small snacks here n there , v8 juice , jerky that kind of thing , i used to eat constantly and i was always hungry now I'm never very hungry.
What “shit” could possibly be more important than getting yammed out your mind?
🍻
I don’t eat when I’m drinking
Refuse to drink beer when you’re awake? Do you drink your sleep?🤣
Having a diet that works for you is such an amazing thing. I’m back on carnivore and couldn’t be happier. Just completed a 25 hour fast and am currently eating 4 eggs and a ribeye
I eat one meal a day 5 days a week, but I eat whatever I want for that one meal. Probably not the most sound meal plan but it works for me lol
I do that too. One day I had 9 tacos the next I had a burger and two slices of pizza.
I have done that too for more than a year now and i workout. Im shredded as fuck now
Good for you! The major sticking point of all this news spreading recently about fasting and IF is that people need to just stop eating. If you eat only one meal a day, even if that meal contains sugar, your body will be able to break that sugar down much easier.
You probably don’t have much muscle mass. You need at least 0.8g of protein per pounds of weight
20 years ago, they said eat 7 or 8 small meals, and carbs were a good source of energy. Now, it's eat one giant meal with no carbs. Bottom line - No one ever knows what they're talking about, so do what you want.
Like COVID
Nah bro, one large meal with real nutrition (animal products) is pretty much what human beings are designed anatomically to thrive on.
Plants are for the starving.
Except we have a factual, evolutionary, historical basis for one meal a day. It is literally in our DNA and our bodies want less food. I think back in the 00's when multiple meals a day was a big thing, the smart ones who knew about fasting knew that was a bad idea. The general population got tricked and didn't compare what they were being told to history.
food is also getting worse and worse with less nutrients and more processed shit.
Except “they” are not saying low carb one meal a day. The people saying low/no carb, high fat with fasting are the people who look at studies and real science that goes all the way back to the 60s. The new food compass apparently says fruit loops and frosted mini wheats are two of the most healthy things you can be eating. While eggs beef and butter are 3 of the worst things you can eat.
I did a 54 day water fast and went to OMAD afterwards. I am never looking back.
How much weight you lose during that fast? 40lbs?
I did a 7 day water fast amazing
@@Jb-wi7xq I went from 258 to 195 lbs in that span. I weigh 170ish lbs now.
@Daniel Zepeda I had a blood analysis done a month ago with my new job, and I’m perfectly healthy. I did the fast in 2018.
@@zekeodima3708 Fasting fat man on RUclips did an entire year. It’s what the fat reserves are for.
One meal a day is the diet for a lot of people who are paralyzed. It took some getting used to but has helped tremendously.
And for broke millenials like me
How does it help them?
@@clifton6919 My guess is less time spent digesting and bathroom trips maybe
Autophagy
@@clifton6919 normal body weight since paralysis Doesn't allow much exercise or calorie burning. Eating 2-3 meals in a paraplegic would lead to obesity
What’s funny is GSP speaking English sounds so much like Jet Li, I’ve got to see them together talking lol
It would be two men butchering the English language.
*Carbs/Sugar is literally no different to Alcohol/Drugs!* An addiction that the food industry has profited off because it’s legal. Carnivore + blueberries/raspberries/MCToil/sweet potato/occasional burger or pizza (once a week max) while doing a 16:8 fast and 3.5L water, is perfect.
I have eaten one meal a day since I was 16, breakfast always made me feel sluggish and tired
My dad was like that. He was small, but looked ripped. I'm a bit bigger, but now having it out fat, increased protein and started working out I now have the se physique.
Yup breakfast is the worst. The biggest bullshit in human history. I mean why the fuk should we eat 30mins to 2hrs after waking up. Shit don’t make sense.
@@creamcheese7845 nothing like biscuits and gravy to get the day off to a sluggish start
But breakfast is your first meal of the day..
It’s amazing how strong addiction to sugar is. I went carnivore about 5 years ago and got ripped as a 47 year old. At some point I went off the rails and have not been able to get back to carnivore. Now I’m a fat pig,lol, not really, but I’m about 30lbs. overweight. I never felt better in my life than when I was on carnivore, yet I can’t find the discipline to get back on it.
It's because it's nearly impossible to sustain overall. I did it for 2 years off and on seeing solid benefits as well but the bottom line is you have no social life at all and it's borderline depressing because food has such an effect on our lives. Not sure how to get over this part but the reality is I try to make the best of both worlds by not eating all day long then when I do eat I allow myself to eat carbs so basically enjoying the benefits of not having blood sugars all over the place during the day but then giving myself pretty much what I want in the evenings
It's uncanny, how much lex doesn't looks at his guests while talking
Maybe, staring people down while you talk to them like may be an American culture thing. In Canada for instance it's the opposite. You're expected to break eye contact to think and de-escalate tension.
"I like saying no to delicious food", me too. 40 lbs. gone in 3 months of Keto & Intermittent Fasting. It does make you feel great to say no and not even think about it past that moment.
Way to go! What was your starting weight?
@@mansoorp8355 from April 1,2021 to August 6,2021, I have lost 53 lbs.
Good job !!
That's exactly how the human body evolved to be like. Eat, then fast until you don't know when.
Nose to tail carnivore here, going on near 2 years. Down from 220lbs - 175lbs, sleeping better, endurance through the roof, better libido, sleep apnea gone, dental hygiene way better, no more energy crashes. My doc is astounded. I am never going back. Having said all that, this way of eating may not be for everyone. Do whats right for your body.
Nice 175. What is your height
@@renegadezen7841 5'11". How tall are you?
@@jacklabonte6839 i’m 5’5 at 125 pounds. most foods make me crash except for fish, beans. i’m trying intermittent fasting to help with energy level.
@@Alan-rw3ez it's great that you are finding what works best for your body. I dont personally think its a "one size fits all approach". As in my case, sometimes if you have tried the status quo for years, and you are getting worse, not better, you are forced through trial and error to be your own scientist. I'm proud of you for taking the time to find what works for you😀.
I practice ADF myself, and have fallen in love with the practice. Also, I've run some self experimenting with cold water immersion/ice cold showers, and have noticed a huge improvement in my physical and mental energy. Happy to compare notes if you are ever interested brother. To thine own self be 👍 true.
So you eat every part of a red meat animal?
I was a pushbike courier for over 10 years, I tried many different diets. This "carnivore" diet worked amazingly. I wouldn't suggest it anyone other than distance athletes. I'd cover on average around 120km a day of stop/start city riding everyday. Eating fatty meats meant less recovery time, less lactic acid build up and far better concentration for long periods. Concentration was the main attraction cause if there's one thing you don't want playing in city traffic was a lapse in concentration.
You’d need to eat regularly throughout the day wouldn’t you if you’re averaging 120km per day?
The carnivore is the only diet that worked for me the crazy thing is your not hungry
I'm not an athlete, but have been eating carnivore for 4 years for mental health reasons. It's been a lifesaver.
@@SarahDale111
For us "athletes" (I don't consider myself to be an athlete although I ride 600km every 5 days) meat is essential.
@@noelrossbridge2514 Yeah...I get that. They were saying they wouldn't suggest this way of eating for anyone who isn't an athlete, but I'd recommend it be tried by anyone with a mood disorder, schizophrenia, ASD, etc. There is such an emphasis on how diet affects the physical side of life, while the mental side is blatantly ignored. It's frustrating. Someone with diabetes, Crohn's, etc., can get a "special diet allowance" of up to several hundred dollars from disability support because, for example, sugar-free jam costs more than regular jam (nobody needs jam). They don't even consider diet when it comes to alleviating the symptoms of serious mental health issues. (I guess there's no money to be made if they can't push the pills.) I've been on a ton of meds...told I'd have to take them for the rest of my life. They lied to me. (Forgive the rant...it's a bit infuriating.) I just wish more people were aware of and talking about the other benefits of cutting out carbs.
The reboot of Reservoir Dogs looks interesting
16:8 for me is about the easiest way to lose weight i've found.
@Tien Most Powerful Human On Earth Fasting. 16 hours do not eat, eat 8 hours.
@Tien Most Powerful Human On Earth Yes bro try it. I suffered from continuous all-day fatigue and brain fog every day. When I started fasting, it took some time for my body to adapt. But when it does, all of my fatigue and brain fog was gone. I also lose a lot of weight. From 81kg to 67.
Same here 👍
amateur hour
@@alphardestur5784 how long until the weight loss kicked in? did you do carnivore as well? x
Notice what GSP said. He eats once on the days he doesn't train. If you train or have a stressful job OMAD or no carb is going to be difficult, especially if you have training goals.
Tried it and it works when you have an "off day" or not a too busy day...but when I train hard, work hard and have other obligations,I have to have 1 very small meal around noon and a big one in the evening... and yes, I have to have complex carbs like potatoes or even rice with a lot of vegetables, meat and some good oils like olive oil or pumpkin seed oil etc.... because it's one big meal and I have to make it rich and nutritious..
I like that he mentioned Ulcerative colitis
A lot of people are affected and to hear how he gets thought it is good to hear
He was a light for me when I was diagnosed, maybe I'm not the only one but he is a great inspiration. To know that such a spectacular and dedicated human being has the exact same struggle I do. I know if GSP and I ever talked we could talk for an hour just on what fighting that battle is like.
@@futuremlbplayer10 how are you now
The people he is referring to as Maasai Mara are part of a tribe called the Maasai found in Kenya and some parts of Tanzania. They have many cows. they survive mostly on meat. They have kept their traditions and they are healthy and strong.
I've been eating 1 meal a day for 2 months now and power walking for 1 hour a day, everyday. I lost 17 lbs in 2 months. 😎😌
Great job.
What does your one meal a day consist of?
I love hearing about these kinds of victories.
Been carnivore for just a week and I feel like a brand new man. Everyday I feel better
I've been eating meat only, one meal a day for three years now, I'm 53. I feel great and work as a furniture removalist. I can't tell you how grateful I am I found this it has made my life so much better. I first came across it when Jordan Peterson mentioned it on Joe Rogan.
I’ve been thinking about trying it but I heard that if you go carnivore and you slip up and eat carbs or something outside of the carnivore diet, you can have bad reactions once your body has adapted to carnivore.... do you have any experience with that?
@@ericmed7213 The most amazing thing to me is once I've had my fill of meat on my one meal a day I do not feel hungry until the same time the next day. I work all day and feel no hunger at all. Feel better, sleep better, stronger, fitter. I refuse to take the risk of eating anything that could upset all that. I won't be going back, no way.
@@bb001a Do you work out? Any idea what your body fat% is?
@@bb001a The carnivore diet is not sustainable. Advocates of this diet are taking PED’s to promote it.
Jordan Peterson is on antidepressants to get by. I wouldn’t be taking his advice when it comes to nutrition. Nor would I be taking the advice of trt Rogan
@@jbrumbaugh I have my own business as a man and a truck for hire. I mostly move furniture all day. I get paid to work out 🤣
Carbs are entertainment not nutrition
Going Carnivore made me thrive on a creative level instead of obsessing over what my next will be
I had a bald spot on my crown ... I switched to carnivore diet and it started to fill back in ... same thing with my hair line , my left temple had receded ... and it grew back to Match the right temple which never showed a recession... but I still have the widows peak hairline but not like balding , looks more like a mature hairline , before I would freak out of the widows peak because the temple receded badly.... but when it filled in , I saw that the widows peak was my hairline and it looks good, dare I say sexy, especially now that it filled in.... my hair overall got thicker as well.... I’m a male in my 30’s......
@Jarrod Crail 😂
For real?
@@fazalihtisham4421 yes.... after reading about it on forums and watching some people on RUclips claim... I tried it and I can say that it had the same effect on me.... my crown hair regrew .... now I still had a lot of hair in the crown , it’s just that you could start to see the circle that forms in the crown .... well that circle filled in .... and I can no longer see my scalp .... give it a try... give it 6 months ..... I’ve been on it for 2 years and it grew it back the first year .... I’m just scared to come off carnivore and me start losing my hair again ... so I keep eating carnivore .... which is not bad and it is satisfying.... I eat eggs and bacon in the morning and around 6 pm I have about 2 pounds of meat .... either carne asada or rib eye or ground beef for when you don’t want to waste a lot of money .... at first I was drinking milk and eating cheese , but then I noticed that those where carbs too.... so I cut them out and that’s when I saw the hair regrowth... also eat organ meats .... I eat liver , to disguise the awful taste , I mix it with the ground beef....... the fat of the ground beef masks the liver flavor .... also drink bone broth and bone eat bone marrow ..... and oysters and fish .....
For me on carnivore my male pattern baldness stopped and completely reversed after about 60 days in. 30 days in it had already stopped 80% or so. Unfortunately I did not get my hairline in the front back, but the crown did completely fill back in and quickly at that, so I'll definitely take that + going 2.5 years strong now with zero hair loss. Will still have to fix hairline surgically in the front, unfortunately.
@@xvx6663 damn, I really want to get off finasteride, been on it for 3.5 years and I think I'm starting to have side effects, this could be worth a try, thanks for sharing
GSP gets it. I'm a fan of his outlook on life, plus I'm a fan of chocolate😂
People on the Carnivore diet appear to have very healthy and radiant skin. Anyone notice that or am I wrong?
100% I saw some carnivore diet vs vegan comparison and the biggest difference was the skin
Vitamin synergy.
Animal products have all the vitamins and most minerals that our bodies need.
Being in Indonesia.....all I see are food stalls, mega mall food courts, food delivery, it's basically foodgasm over here.
Fasting has been a game changer personally. One meal day and a monthly 3-day, water-only fast. Cut out soda, rice, bread pasta and sweeteners. One bowl of ice cream per week as a "cheat". Haven't had so much as a sniffle since 2015 when I started. Anecdotal, yes, but it is working well.
If you just supplemented with 1000IU Vitamin D3 gel caps daily you would likely never get the common cold. Just from that.
What do you eat for your meal?
@@LuisDiaz-gw1xs It varies. My typical meal during the week is usually 2 avocados, 2 hard-boiled eggs and maybe a chicken breast, tuna or some other meat that I cooked during the weekend which lasts the entire week.
I also eat a variety of vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, green beans and maybe a massive salad one day a week as my meal. For fruits I stick to mainly strawberries and blueberries, and I will typically make a 'green smoothie' using the aforementioned berries, and orange along with celery, cucumbers, spinach/salad mix, and maybe a red bell pepper. I also eat Pecans and Walnuts from time to time. Oh, and no food at all from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday when I get home from work as I fast completely for at least 48 hours once a week. I make exceptions for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas where I indulge, but I fast the day before and the day after. This is what has worked for me, but your mileage may vary.
What is your height weight and body fat percentage now?
Bout a yea ago i was enlightened as far as my diet.. 90% of my deit was ultra processed. 65%; of which wereprobably straight carbs.
Today i eat alot of grass fed ground beef. Turkey. Frozen berries. Carrots. Sardines. Salmon. Broccoli.
But to this day i still wvery day eat 2 packs of maple brown suger oatmeal with a gigantic heaping of organic peanutbuttwr and organic honey.
I know i sound pretientious sayin organic and grass fed. But there really is just such a monumental difference that i had to include those words
This vid motivated me for 5 minutes then I made cinnamon rolls
Lol
Weak af
Things to Consider 🤔
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I’m no expert but here are just a few things to consider as far as carnivore, paleo, keto diets:
Nhear or discuss:
1) Meat is harder on the digestive system.
2) It takes longer to digest.
3) It uses up more energy.
4) It can feel more sluggish during the peak digestive time.
5) It is harder on the heart, arteries, tract, etc.
6) It usually increases cholesterol and blood pressure to a degree.
7) Meditators/yogis will generally concur that it has a dampening effect on Consciousness/Heart.
8) 3/4 of ppl on these diets aren’t eating the purest possible, which is harder to find and much more expensive, if they’re being selective at all. Which means concentrations of problematic substances.
9) Volumes of meat/seafood are often too much - which causes various problems.
10) Restrictive diets are more likely to be lacking in diversity of nutrients, minerals, components.
11) The method of preparing matters too - I see a lot of frying, marinades, butter etc.
12) Last but not least for some - impact on climate, environment, and the issue of animal cruelty/morality.
I've been eating 1-2 meals a day since high school. I never understood the 3 or more meals a day standard.
4:40 - "I love the constraints of discipline, that's partially why I like carnivore".
Fckin rights Lex!! There's something about holding your self true to your commitment.
This guy is more eloquent than all other MMA fighters combined...and English is his second language.
I have noticed on many occasions, and somewhat as a failure of our nutritional infrastructure, the following. When carbs enter my systems, en mass, I feel much more suggestible. This effect seems more potent with combinants. For example, Sugary pastries, which combine high carbohydrate bread with processed sugars have a spit thickening effect and a feeling associated with them that feels to be a lack of ability to process external stimuli. These effects are at their most potent when a very processed confection is eaten without cut. The only cut that does something good for me is a vegetable. When I eat only vegetables, I never feel the lethargy of a Carb/Sugar rich diet. I do however, tend to feel somewhat angry. So I have a diet that is probably non-communicable in the sense that it would take personal erudition to figure out how your body plays with things and products that would offer the nutrition you are lacking. Some days I eat six cookies, most days I eat tons of veggies. Every once in a while a bit of meat. My path is more clear to me now than it was yesterday, I don't think we can understand memories that go back much further, so perhaps.
I've been eating like this for 20yrs, all my friends thoght I was just crazy
I've been living on basically Kangaroo meat whole life. I've never had any issues health wise, and look a decade younger than all my friends of the same age.
Is that fatty?
Did OMAD for about a month, stopped when I moved into a new place, looking forward to getting back to it.
@@nephalm5357 one meal a day
I'm doing the intermittent fasting at the moment. Started On Thursday 29th of April and as of this morning I'm down from 205 pounds to 198 pounds. I do something slightly different every day depending on work and how I'm feeling. If I don't feel too hungry I just don't eat and fill up with water. Typically I've been doing a 19-5 split and twice a 20-4 spilt and one day I waited 22 hours and just had one meal that day. Felt a bit shaky that day.
I wanna see a roast battle between George and Wonder Boy!
(The wholesome would be overwhelming 🤣)
You're a mean man might be their worst insult.
@@Subscribeordye
And one or the other would apologize immediately for reverting to such lowly and hurtful behavior lol
2 meals
Fruit salad with Greek yogurt
2 Ribeye, 2 homemade burgers, 4 eggs
I believe everyone is different. Some people respond really well to one meal a day, low carb and bigh protein, while others does the opposite. I tried the one meal a day diet and it worked really well for 3 weeks, then my body started to experience starvation mode and my athletic performance started to suffer. I felt hungry All the time and my testosterone started to decrease. So I decided to try different ways to fast. Some days I might fast one day out of the week for a month or fast two days every two weeks for two months and some days 3 days once a month. By mixing it up, my body started to experience tremendeous benefits from fasting. I think it's very important to realise people respond differently to certain diet. And by ignoring this, people can do some serious damage to themselves. There is one thing I do believe wholeheartedly, stay away from black coffee while fasting. I believe it is really bad for your stomach while fasting.
I agree with this. It totally depends on who your ancestors are as to what diet is best for you. For example if you Inuit or Eskimo carnivore diet is gonna be great for you as for thousands of years your ancestors ate only meat. If you are white getting calories from milk is a great option for bulking but if you are Asian you lack enough lactase enzymes to properly break the lactose in dairy. Why? Because your ancestors did not eat a lot of dairy and therefore never developed those enzymes.
You didn't do it long enough. The body "fat adapts" at around the 4-6 week mark. And for some it takes 8 weeks or 10 in extreme cases. It's fine to say you tried, and to think its not for you. But you didn't really do it correctly. Sorry.
@@alyssacrypto i did it for 2 months, just to be sure. Same story, was fine for the first 2-3 weeks and then I just started feeling like complete shit. I pushed it to the two month mark to be sure but I just couldn't continue after that. My body also just works well with carbs, +300g daily and I experience no fatigue. Different bodies I guess.
The best shape i was ever in was when i worked midnights, ate whatever i wanted for 4 hours a night like pizza, mcdonalds, pop, chips, chicken wings etc, and i had abs. I stopped because people were telling me it would mess up my body eventually.
I feel overtrained rn because its been awhile since I ran so hard. Is fasting or omad advisable for my recovery day tmrw if I'm not used to either?
Fasting helps your digestive system (a big part of your nervous system) recover. Not muscles, they need resources. Just stop straining yourself, relax, move but don't exert effort, be patient.
Ozone and HBOT is what is good for muscle recovery
Just weighed myself this morning after exactly eight weeks of dieting with no exercise other than long, fast-paced walks three or four times a week. I lost 34 lbs eating mostly meat, and occasionally cheese and eggs, for one meal a day. I've been drinking water and black coffee only. I'm a 6'4", 41 year old guy who went from 269 lbs to just under 235 lbs. I did a 48 hour and a 60 hour water fast as well during that time. I definitely could have dropped an additional ten plus pounds if I hadn't taken three or four cheat periods, one of which lasted five days. Although, I stood strong nearly every single day with the one meal a day fasting program. I generally feel so much better! I'm lghter on my feet with a clearer mind, better emotional regulation, and patience. Now I need to get going on the exercise element in order to really turn things around.
Something on Keto no one tells you is how everything we eat has carbs.
I am full carnivore, for over 9 months, but I find it too hard to eat only one meal a day (OMAD). I can't get enough calories that way. I usually do two meals a day.
It's simple. Figure out what works for you then eat that way. Everyone one is different.
Eat for your blood type, read up on the research done by Dr Peter D'Adamo if nothing else it's an interesting read and concept but grounds itself on the history of evolution along with changing bloodtypes.
Tried it and it works when you have an "off day" or not a too busy day...but when I train hard, work hard and have other obligations,I have to have 1 very small meal around noon and a big one in the evening... and yes, I have to have complex carbs like potatoes or even rice with a lot of vegetables, meat and some good oils like olive oil or pumpkin seed oil etc.... because it's one big meal and I have to make it rich and nutritious..
No, you don't have to, you just believe so. Fatty meat, eggs contain a lot more energy than complex carbs. Carbs are stored away as fat by your body and cannot be utilised as energy, only a fraction may. While fat you ingest isn't stored on your belly handles or elsewhere, it is usable immediately. No cravings like with carbs, better mind clarity and sustained energy. Check Dr Berg or Dr Ekberg to get all details and scientific explanations. The latter being a former Olympic decathlonian athlete...
One meal a day for 10-ish years now.
Every once in a while, maybe a couple times per month, 2 meals in a day. Rarely, usually only during the holidays, will I eat 3 meals in one day.
3 meals in one day feels insane to me now. No wonder so many people are fatasses! Your body isn't even done digesting your last meal, and you're already piling more food into your stomach. It takes at least 8-12 hours for food to pass through the digestive tract.
I ❤my OMAD lifestyle. On my 27th day. Was wearing clothes size 12-14, now wearing 8-10.
He's right about the carnivore diet sounding goofy. I heard Jordan Peterson talking about it on Joe Rogan. I needed to lose some weight and I had been trying everything and nothing worked. And I really like meat, so I decided to try it. My wife refused to go along so I had to keep cooking her vegetables even though I didn't eat them. I started on my birthday in February 2021. I'm 64 years old, 6'3" and I weigh 275 lb. In 6 months, I was down to 225, and I've never felt better in my whole life. So many lifelong nagging medical problems I had just vanished, like irritable bowel syndrome and joint pain. At that point I did start cheating a little bit drinking a glass of wine here and there maybe a piece of chocolate every once in a while, but I weighed 223 this morning, a year and a half after I started. I will admit to anyone that it sounds goofy, but it sure did, and does, work for me.
You would have got the same response if you ate green vegetables, nuts, avocado, fish, meat and small amounts of fruit.
One of the keys to the meat only diet is that you will eat less calories and feel full and the same can be achieved with green veg that has very low calories.
Japan eats large amounts of fish, green veg and moderate to medium amounts of rice and they have a very healthy profile.
Iceland that eats lots of Fish, mutton, pork and Potatoes and greens (imports and home grown) has a similar health outlook.
It is the high carbohydrate diet that causes many people to become insulin resistant and it causes so many diseases.
Try green shakes with avocado that is rich in fat and low in carbohydrates. Lemons as in the juice is amazing at keeping away gout and kidney stones.
Check out the youtube channel by Dr Berg.
@@bighands69 hell no even dr berg says to avoid greens with IBS
I love dark chocolate, but I buy the 86% cocoa ones. They are so bitter it is impossible to eat more than 2-3 pieces.