From Diagnosis to Determination
Gary and Maryanne, a married team living in New Zealand, began their health quest eight years ago when Maryanne learned she had type 2 diabetes. Her mother had died from diabetic kidney failure, so Maryanne refused the same fate. She also endured irritable bowel syndrome and crippling daily anxiety. Gary, a commercial pilot, watched his weight rise to 107 kilograms while battling stubborn constipation and chronic “tennis elbow.” Doctors warned that excess kilos could ground his career.

Their first step was eliminating sugar. The moment refined sweetness vanished, carbohydrates looked equally suspect; before long the pair slid naturally into a ketogenic rhythm. Weight fell, Maryanne’s blood sugar steadied, yet lingering symptoms hinted that more change awaited.

The Leap to Keto-Carnivore
Three years ago the keto community buzzed about Dr Shawn Baker’s public dare: try thirty days of eating only meat, eggs, and animal fat. Maryanne hesitated—meat alone sounded radical—yet agreed to join Gary for the experiment. The transition proved smoother than expected. Gary wrestled with diarrhea during the initial month, but the issue resolved itself. Almost immediately Maryanne’s lifelong anxiety evaporated, and Gary’s inflamed elbow stopped throbbing within three months. Both felt a surge of steady energy no vegetable-laden meal had delivered.

Everyday Life on Meat
Today they savor two unfussy meals. Dawn greets them with bacon and eggs; dusk delivers steaks, lamb chops, or home-raised beef. Shopping once drained the wallet with processed snacks and produce; now costs drop because their list reads simply: meat, eggs, dairy. Even before owning livestock they found keto-carnivore eating economical and quick.

Health Triumphs and New Purpose
Maryanne’s HbA1c remains low without spikes, IBS symptoms have faded, and she speaks of mental calm she never imagined. Gary maintains a lean frame well under airline limits, free from elbow pain or constipation. Their shared success sparked a broader mission: they built the “New Zealand Sugar-Free” online hub and learned holistic grazing. On their chemical-free ranch they raise cattle that mirror the diet healing their own bodies.

Advice for Beginners
​Maryanne urges newcomers to commit for thirty days; courage grows once the first fortnight proves how good meat can feel. Gary suggests easing in by loading each plate with animal protein while quietly trimming starches. Both promise that vibrant health—and perhaps an entirely new lifestyle—awaits anyone willing to let a keto-carnivore approach replace the Standard American Diet. For Gary and Maryanne, eating meat is no longer a challenge but a joyful plan for the rest of their lives.

Disclaimer: These testimonials are from people who shared their success stories on keto carnivore diet which is Revero’s nutrition therapy method. They are not from actual Revero patients. Clinical results are not guaranteed and outcomes are specific to each patient.