Antoine Davis

I went total carnivore for about two weeks now (previously doing fruit and meat), and I am seeing a lot of the benefits: stronger mental clarity, a bunch of energy, stable moods, productivity, skin glowing But, I am not getting the sleep I used to, which I know will be an issue in the long run. I think I get plenty of salt. I also drink plenty of water (my urine is usually clear to light yellow). I eat a small breakfast and early dinner (done by 4:30 p.m.), and I'm in bed by 10 p.m. I have been eating 80/20 ground beef (1lb), salmon burger (.5 lbs), organ meats (.25 lbs), total carnivore steak shake (1 scoop), 2 cups of lactide milk, 3-4 eggs, and 1 cup of bone broth. I know that I have enough food because I gained muscle since changing my diet. It takes me 30-45 mins to fall asleep, and I wake up 2-3 throughout the night, awake by 5:30 am. Am I still adjusting? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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Tiernan O Toole

Nov '24 •

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Are there any cheap ways to get all your fat in?

Lately, my appetite has massively decreased. Not sure why, but it's usually because I don't have enough fat. So to increase my fat, I could stuff my face with butter, but I feel like that would just be disgusting. My other option is beef tallow. But i's too expensive. So any ideas? Thanks

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Antoine Davis

2 likes • Nov '24

@Tiernan O Toole A 1:1 ratio is considered high in fat. Most people following a carnivore diet aim for a 1:2 or 1:3 fat-to-protein ratio. Based on these numbers, you may want to increase your protein intake.A good starting point is consuming at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight daily. For example, at 185 pounds, I aim to consume 185 grams of protein per day.

Antoine Davis

1 like • Nov '24

@Tiernan O Toole Sorry I actually misspoke. It is 1:1 - 1:3 protein to fat ratio. Not fat to protein ratio. Maybe you are thinking calories since 1 gram of fat is 9 calories compared to 1 gram of protein is 4 calories. At the end of the day, you should let your gut and how you feel dictate what ratio you should be doing. Fro my clients, who are generaly athletes / people who are fairly active. They do well with something around 1:2 protein to fat ratio.

Traci Simpson

Oct '24 •

Questions

Prioritize protein

In my quest to stay within my calories, I’m falling short of my protein macros I know you’re supposed to prioritize protein however, if I do, it would put me over my calories. Not sure what to do because I do not wanna lose any muscle mass whatsoever, so I’m still a bit Confused as to which way I wanna go

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Antoine Davis

0 likes • Oct '24

Yeah, what I found for myself and my clients when helping them lose weight or build muscle is that protein is king. I usually have them aim for at least a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. For me, I weigh 185 lbs, so I aim for 185 grams of protein per day. I just saw a YouTube video about Eddie Hall (the former world's strongest man). He eats about over 2 grams per day and is still losing weight. Everyone is different, so it's always a good idea to experiment with your diet and see what works and what makes you feel the best.