5 Years In: The Top Changes I’ve Noticed Since Going Carnivore
When I started Carnivore, I wasn’t chasing perfection.
I was chasing relief.
Relief from chronic bloating, from brain fog, from creeping weight gain and inflammation. I didn’t expect miracles. I expected maybe a little less discomfort.
Instead, what I got was a complete shift not just in how I felt, but in how I lived.
Here are the five biggest, most lasting changes I’ve experienced since going all-in on Carnivore five years ago.
1. Zero Bloating
This was one of the first things I noticed, even in week one.
When you cut out fermentable carbs and plant fibers, your gut gets a break. For me, that translated into a flatter stomach and digestive peace I didn’t know was possible.
2. Steady, All-Day Energy
No more mid-afternoon crashes. No more dragging myself through mornings. Once I adapted (which took a few weeks), my energy stabilized in a way I’d never experienced before.
Meat-based meals don’t spike and crash your blood sugar. That means no energy rollercoaster just calm, consistent output from sunrise to bedtime.
3. A Calm, Quiet Brain
This one surprised me.
I didn’t expect such a profound mental shift but the clarity, the focus, the evenness of mood? It was real. For the first time in decades, I wasn’t riding waves of anxiety or mental chatter.
Some of that is nutritional (stable blood sugar, steady dopamine). Some is psychological when food stops controlling you, your mind gets a lot quieter.
4. Cravings? What Cravings?
I used to think about food all the time when to eat, what to eat, how much, what I was “allowed.” It was exhausting.
Now? I eat 1-2 meals a day. I feel full. Satisfied. Clear. And food just takes its rightful place in my life important, yes, but not obsessive.
I lost the urge to snack in the evenings. After my last meal of the day, I don’t think about food until the next day.
The combination of high fat, high protein, and nutrient density is deeply satisfying. Your body stops begging for what it’s missing.
5. Confidence in My Body and My Mind
This isn’t just about physical change, though that happened too (better muscle tone, clearer skin, less joint pain, and yes, fat loss).
This is about self-trust. For the first time in my adult life, I feel like I have a sustainable way of eating that supports my goals, my values, and my biology.
I’m not trying to hack my health. I’m living in alignment with it.
Final Thought
This way of eating didn’t just change my diet. It changed my relationship with myself.
And that’s what Sweet Mistakes is really about. Not chasing perfection but finally feeling at peace.
Tomorrow, I’ll tackle the common myths about Carnivore and what’s actually backed by experience and evidence.
See you then.
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Have you noticed any surprising changes since adjusting your diet even small ones? I’d love to hear about them in the comments.