in today's video I'm going to Rapid Fire my best 30 tips tricks and critical Lessons Learned From 5 and 1/2 years on a carnivore diet let's get started you do not need to eat only grass-fed grassfish beef salt and water eat the meat that you can afford and crave for and know that just by having more real animal Foods in your diet your journey to health and wellness is already miles ahead of anyone still on a standard American diet or a vegan/vegetarian diet on the same coin Don't force yourself to eat meats that you do not enjoy no no matter the good things that you hear about them doing this is only going to make this challenging Journey even more difficult it's best not to use the traditional scale to track recomposition or fat loss progress because the numbers can deceive you maybe you lost 5 lbs of fat but put on 5 lbs of lean muscle mass more often than not weighing yourself is a demotivating force it's not going to do you any good so instead as per Dr Barry's recommendations try using a measuring tape around the waist on a bi-weekly basis to track your progress instead my personal favorite way to track progress is progress photos this is for your eyes only and as embarrassed as you might feel starting those photos on day one I promise you you will be so glad you took those initial photos when you can compare them side by side and see just how much progress you made be patient with your recomposition goals and understand that it may take months or even a full year for you to see noticeable changes as a 5-year carnivore I know from my personal experience that my body took all of those amazing nutrients from the fatty meats that I was eating to prioritize healing the body first before achieving fat loss I just have to take a moment now to shout out tobg members and carnivore Advocates Limitless Lindy and Todd baches the carnivore cure they both have collectively lost almost 800 lb Limitless Lindy has lost 500 lb by just going carnivore and Todd is well on his way to losing 300 lb also just by going carnivore but for both of them it did not happen overnight and it will only happen once your body feels safe and healthy enough to finally metabolize that stored fat so again stay patient and prioritize feeling better first both Todd and Lindy are big Believers in aligning with a carnivore Community having a carnivore Community to belong to to keep you on track inspired and accountable really could be the missing link for a lot of new carnivores that's why I created the steak and butter gang not only so that all of the carnivores who need help and inspiration and find it all in one place but also to help carnivores reach their fat loss and body recomposition goals I'm going to show off just a few of Our member before and after photos we have literally thousands in there now because members are healing and feeling so good the coaches in the steak and butter gang are some of my favorite people on Earth not only are they so very experienced in all aspects of carnivore healing and troubleshooting but they have walked this path themselves they all started off sick overweight and hopeless but walking through carnivore combined with our priming and fasting program has completely changed their bodies and lives for the better we have live Zoom calls every single day for you to ask questions get the help and inspiration that you need easy to follow weekly calendars PDFs and guides to make sure that you start and continue carnivore in the best way possible for more details and to directly join our next 30-day carnivore challenge just go to the URL shown on the screen SBG meetup.com you can also open the description box below for clickable link keep your carnivore diet simple and how simple you need it will be different for each carnivore maybe try beef butter bacon and eggs if that is easy for you also known as Dr Barry's BBB and diet feel free to Branch out and try different modalities and experiments after you feel ready and have more experience if you're currently having trouble eliminating non-c carnivore Foods don't try to do it blindly or all at once instead slowly phase out those non-c Carnivor foods with an elimination schedule maybe you aim to eliminate all refined sugars by your second week all processed carbs by your fourth week and all vegetables and fruits by your fifth week don't beat yourself up if you slip up or experience a cheat meal or a cheat day slip ups are really important learning moments where you can reaffirm your carnivore goals because during that time you were carnivore your tolerance for toxins and poisons found in those conventional Foods decreases rapidly so really treat those moments not as failures rather as an opportunity to assess how you're feeling and gain even more conviction for your health goals I would love to know if you prefer to stay carnivore all 7 days a week or if you sprinkle in some treat meals here and there feel free to share your experiences Down Below in the comments don't portion control or track calories and really just listen to your body many people feel this voracious appetite when starting carnivore because our bodies need as many nutrients as it can get to finally promote the healing that it so wants to do you'd Al be surprised by how many of us who start carnivore are also malnourished so when we finally eat the foods that our bodies are designed to eat it is natural and totally normal to feel an increase in appetite so my best tip is eat until you're comfortably stuffed no matter what that means for you if that means five meals a day eat those five meals a day with zero guilt and zero shame your body is wanting it for a reason if that means 2 to three meals a day and maybe some other days omad then go ahead and listen to your body I think the only exception where tracking is a good thing is if you are trying to eat enough and you have trouble doing so or if you are trying to gain healthy weight and you need to make sure you are hitting a certain protein and fat macro if your goal is to lose fat and have body recomposition 5 and 1 half years in I am now the leanest I have ever been I do not track calories I never portion controlled I truly believe because I let that go and just focused on eating what my body craves for my metabolism is completely revved up and my hormones are perfectly healed this is why I can now eat as much as I want and yet still be lean and have zero bloat if you guys want a video dedicated to everything that I've learned regarding fat loss and body recomposition I am more than happy to film that video feel free to let me know you'd like to see that down below in the comments regarding hunger signals many of us come from years of malnourishment or unding and don't actually know exactly what it feels like to feel hungry or full if you're wondering how much is enough to eat eat until you feel satiated which is the point where meat no longer tastes delicious or sounds appetizing this is really the best way to get in tune with your natural hunger signals when you first start and adapt to the carnivore diet don't forget that your emotions can trigger a false sense of hunger Hunger can feel like boredom anger or stress and these emotions can make you feel hungry even when you're really not so if beef doesn't sound delicious chances are your hunger is not really hunger but actually some other feeling your body is looking to overcome what I did to really test whether or not I was truly hungry when I started the carnivore diet was to have my sticks of butter handy no matter where I was this meant I would pack Frozen sticks of butter to school to concerts to performances even when I would go out and hang out with friends when I lived in New York City the beauty of a stick of butter is not only is it convenient to take on the go but the palatability it tastes so so good and all you have to do is unwrap it and take a bite and also because it is a pure animal fat it really is a truth serum of sorts to make sure that your body tells you okay I really am hungry because this pure animal fat even tastes good to me and it's opening up my appetite most times though I would take a Vite of that butter let it melt in my mouth swallow it and immediately feel satiated and free of whatever sugar Cravings or emotional Cravings that I was having just minutes ago artificial sweeteners are somewhat better than refined sugars but that's not really saying anything they're still really harmful and are definitely going to hold you back on this journey by keeping those sugar Cravings alive so don't fall for this big industry Trick and Treat Stevia and all other sweeteners only as a once in a blue moon treat better yet work up to not having any at all another dangerous ingredient for a lot of carnivores looking to rewire hunger signals is milk milk and dairy in general can reignite those carb Cravings I always recommend carnivores looking to enjoy milk to find raw dairy instead of pasteurized Dairy which can really help mitigate most of the negative feedback your body might give you for those who are very sensitive I'll make sure to link my favorite website to Source raw dery in the description Box new in adapting carnivores might feel nauseous after eating a carnivore meal because your body is simply not used to feeling truly full with such nutrient-dense Foods it's not a sign that carnivore diet is not right for you what you can do is lean on variety have that Seafood have that egg pudding enjoy all of my Carnival recipes that I've posted on my channel so far I have a whole playlist down below when your body has not yet adapted to a meat only diet making sure that you are upping your potassium magnesium and sodium levels can really help you minimize those nasty adaptation and oxalate dumping symptoms that's why it could be essential for new carnivores to up their salt on all of their carnivore meals and adapting carnivores to really rely on high quality electrolyte supplement this is the one that I recommend it is from the brand element and very specifically this teal colored box it's labeled raw unflavored and this box has absolutely zero Stevia no sugar and nothing but the three electrolites our body needs this is what the packets look like it is super simple you just rip One open pour it into whatever beverage of your choice mix it up drink it down and you are good to go you all can get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase if you go to the Y shown on the screen drink elm.com SBG and it does include the teal raw unflavored one as well I've also linked them below if using seasonings or light condiments help you eat more meat during your meals then definitely by all means have them because the goal at first is simply to get more healthy adapted and used to this carnivore lifestyle I recommend being selective about your toppings and just make sure you can actually read and understand the ingredients on the label make sure there are no sugars anything that ends with o o e because that means it is a sugar no MSG and no seed oils I'll make sure to link my all-time favorite hot sauces and Seasonings condiments Down Below in the description box now speaking of Carnival friendly condiments that you can just make at home without having to spend extra bucks is one just a fresh squeeze of lemon as a dipping sauce this actually helps with those who have extreme oxalate dumping symptoms because there are some oxalates in lemon juice so by having it with each of your carnivore meals initially you are able to lessen and smooth out that oxalate dumping period my second recommended condiment is 100% carnivore and my personal favorite egg yolk dipping sauce I make it with a raw egg and I separate the egg yolk from the egg white I don't cook the egg yolk I just beat it up so it becomes a nice creamy condiment and I dip all of my steaks my carnivore meals into that raw egg C every time I share this I get so many comments saying how can you recommend this people are going to get sick you're going to get ecoli this is not safe this is such a popular practice in Japanese Cuisine every time I go to a Japanese restaurant they literally serve me raw egg yolk sauce no problem just make sure that you're using a highquality pasturized egg and that you completely separate the white from the raw yolk invest in time-saving tools like a trusty instant pot or an air fryer to keep the cooking process hassle-free I have plenty of week-long meal plan videos linked down below where I share my love for instant pots and air fryers to make some of the most delicious and easy carnivore meals ever if you don't want to invest in time-saving tools your kitchen oven is just as capable of keeping carnivore hands-off and easy protein fat ratios are complicated but if I were to grossly reduce the concept make sure you have a 2:1 fat to protein ratio if you have a lot of deep healing and hormone healing to do and a one to one fat to protein ratio is great for everyone and anyone who does want to achieve more fat loss and body recomposition I have a full in-depth video talking about fat to protein ratios which I will link down below and it features coach Rebecca heishman on the same coin I would avoid eating too lean especially during the adaptation period not eating enough fat can make you feel super lethargic and seriously always craving for Junk Foods I've never actually met a long-term carnivore who has told me that they like leaner Meats over fattier cuts of meat and this is something that us carnivores just naturally gravitate towards fatty Meats just hit the spot in both satiation and that mental calmness speaking of animal fats they are necessary and essential to a proper human diet contrary to popular belief it won't increase your diabetes risk or clog your arteries in fact animal fats can actually protect your heart nerves gut and especially brain health and especially for my Carnival ladies I lost my period for years on a vegan diet diet but after munching on a couple sticks of butter per day during my early Carnival years and eating fatty Meats within a few months I got my period back always keep fatty snacks on hand in your cupboard or in your fridge this is really a great way to stay ahead of your cravings and to make sure you always have something nutrient dense ready to eat when you're feeling extra tired busy anxious or when those pestering craving voices start creeping in your head butter sticks were my personal favorite beef fat trimmings also work but most people just cannot stomach raw be fat and for those who need something a little bit more palatable than butter I highly recommend checking out Carnival bars especially for those of you who are on the go these Carnival bars are absolutely awesome the ingredients are literally just beef fat and beef they have salted and unsalted which I really appreciate because I personally do not eat any salt anymore and each of the bars are nice and compact so you can actually use these as a meal replacement if you're traveling or on the go I personally like to call them a blended steak in a bar because it is so beefy and it has a nice crunch to it because of the dehydrated beef in the bar whenever I travel to La or New York and recently I went to Texas I always pack a bunch of Carnival bars because you don't have to refrigerate them they travel really well and they're so Compact and satiating if you guys are interested in checking out these carnivore bars I will make sure to link them down below in the description box alongside my discount code which is s SPG don't worry about increased cancer risk on Carnivore just because you read it somewhere the flawed research done on red meats effects on cancer growth have been purely observational in nature meaning that by design it cannot show causation I have had plenty of doctors surgeons and cancer experts debunk this myth over years and as Dr chaffy often mentions most of the nutritional studies done on fatty red meat and its consequences on our health have been funded by Big Box sugar and carb companies who want to keep you sick and hungry for more poison on that note be careful who you listen and surround yourself with as Dr Joan ifin taught me we naturally match behaviors in our immediate environment and surroundings so surround yourself with like-minded people watch YouTube channels that you love and feel inspired by listen to podcasts that keep you motivated and on track with your health goals and absolutely get yourself in a community of people who eat and live just like you all of the successful Carnival I've ever had the pleasure of meeting always talk about how important the community aspect is for Success most of us need accountability and motivation I encourage and welcome all carnivores new and experienced who are looking for guidance and simply more like-minded friends to join us in the steak andb butter gang and if you don't want to join our monthly Carnival challenges because of the cost we also do have a beautiful free forum Community available It Is by invite only so if you watched this far in the video I am more than happy to gift you free access to our SBG Forum all you have to do is go to the description box down below and follow the directions one of my best practical tips is to stock up and bulk by your favorite Meats when there is a promotion or a sale keep what you're not going to eat immediately in the freezer this helps simplify the whole process and makes sure you will never be empty-handed and vulnerable when truly hungry also a cool side benefit of this is that you'll probably end up saving a good amount on your monthly grocery bills I know for a fact that my vegan grocery bills were way more expensive than my Carnival grocery bills instead of going to your local chain grer try calling your local butcher for early morning manager specials on meat or for free beef fat trimmings that are often thrown away after butchers carve the roasts of their meat lastly I want to remind all of you who are struggling and looking at carnivores as a last resort that you are absolutely not the problem your food is understand that big industry and societal pressure influence unhealthy food habits that are just so darn hard for any of us to get out of I hope you all enjoyed this video and if you're looking for more motivation or just want to hear more amazing carnivore success stories make sure you hit the Subscribe button down below and if you don't want to miss my future uploads feel free to turn on the bell and notifications down below as well I also post daily on Instagram and Tik Tok and I would absolutely love to see you there as well thank you for watching the video and I'll see you in my next one SVG out [Music]