Matt No Longer Has Joint Pain Following A Keto-Carnivore Diet

Matt has always led an active lifestyle in Sydney, Australia, and has tried his best to follow the changing nutrition guidelines. In his early fifties, Matt's joint pain left him unable to enjoy his favorite sport, surfing. His journey from debilitating pain to renewed vitality through keto-carnivore nutrition demonstrates how eliminating inflammatory plant compounds while maintaining ketosis through animal-based eating can restore health even after decades of following conventional dietary advice.

Lectins And Joint Pain: How Matt Discovered The Keto-Carnivore Diet
"The mainstream demonization of animal fats left me scared of animal products for most of my adult life," Matt shares. "I ate so much spinach in my twenties, and all the oxalates led me to have to use crutches." This experience highlights how following conventional nutritional wisdom can sometimes lead to serious health consequences, particularly for individuals who are sensitive to plant compounds that are typically considered healthy.

Spinach contains over 500 mg of oxalates per serving. High oxalate levels can bind to calcium, making it more likely for someone to develop kidney stones and inhibiting the body from proper mineral absorption. The irony of Matt's situation was that in trying to eat healthily by consuming large amounts of what are typically considered superfoods, he was actually poisoning himself with compounds that his body couldn't properly process or eliminate.

It's quite common for those on a keto-carnivore diet to experience "oxalate dumping" once vegetables are removed from the diet. This process can take weeks or months, or even longer, depending on how much oxalates a person has built up over time. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial for anyone transitioning to keto-carnivore eating, as the initial period may involve some discomfort as the body works to eliminate stored oxalates that have accumulated over years of plant consumption.

"I had no idea that possibly could be from anything that I was eating, so I continued to eat massive amounts of lectins through chickpeas and salad," Matt recalls. Suffering from joint pain in his shoulder, hips, and knees, Matt sought ways to keep up his active lifestyle. The combination of oxalates from spinach and lectins from legumes and other plant foods created a perfect storm of inflammatory compounds that were systematically destroying his joint health and overall wellbeing.

The tragedy of Matt's situation was that he was following what he believed to be optimal nutrition advice, yet these very foods were creating the chronic inflammation that was robbing him of his mobility and quality of life. His experience illustrates how individual biochemistry and sensitivity to plant compounds can vary dramatically, and what works for some people may be devastating for others.

The Benefits Of A Keto-Carnivore Diet: Weight Loss And Joint Pain Relief
"Two years ago, a friend of mine mentioned the keto diet, and I had never heard of it. I was around 250 pounds at the time, and I lost about 20 pounds my first year or so with keto." This initial success with ketogenic eating provided Matt with his first glimpse of how shifting away from carbohydrate-based metabolism could improve his health, though he didn't yet understand the full potential of combining ketosis with complete plant elimination.

The weight loss he experienced on keto was encouraging, but more importantly, it demonstrated how his body responded positively to being in a state of ketosis. This metabolic state, where the body burns fat for fuel instead of glucose, provided more stable energy levels and began to reduce the inflammatory burden that was contributing to his joint pain and weight gain.

Matt was learning more about the effects of lectins from plant foods and came across a keto-carnivore diet. "It sounded nuts!" he recalls, but he noticed his joint pain quickly went away once he made the switch. The transition from standard keto to keto-carnivore represented a logical progression in his healing journey, as it combined the metabolic benefits of ketosis with the complete elimination of inflammatory plant compounds.

The rapid resolution of his joint pain once he eliminated all plant foods provided compelling evidence that lectins, oxalates, and other plant compounds had been the primary drivers of his inflammatory symptoms. By focusing exclusively on animal foods, he was able to maintain deep ketosis while providing his body with the most bioavailable forms of nutrients needed for tissue repair and recovery.

"It's been ten months now, and I feel great. I've started to shrink my body fat, and at 53, I can wear the clothing size I used to wear in my thirties." Matt lost an additional 20 pounds since following a meat-based diet and no longer has shoulder pain. "I can surf again!" This transformation represents more than just symptom relief—it demonstrates the profound healing that becomes possible when the body is freed from inflammatory triggers while being provided with optimal nutrition.

The fact that Matt could return to surfing at 53 years old, wearing clothes from his thirties, speaks to the comprehensive nature of his transformation. The keto-carnivore approach hadn't just addressed his joint pain but had restored his overall vitality and physical capacity, allowing him to reclaim the active lifestyle that had been central to his identity and happiness.

Matt's Simple And Nutritious Keto-Carnivore Diet: Nose-To-Tail And Bone Broth
Matt keeps his meals very simple and admittedly doesn't like cooking. He started with oxtail and biltong, a type of jerky common in Australia, and began making his own bone broth. "I cook steak and three eggs in my bone broth. It's next-level amazing!" This simple approach demonstrates how keto-carnivore eating doesn't require complicated meal preparation or exotic ingredients—just high-quality animal foods prepared in straightforward ways.

The choice to start with oxtail and bone broth was particularly wise, as these foods are rich in collagen, glycine, and other nutrients that support joint health and tissue repair. The bone broth provided him with easily absorbed minerals and amino acids that his body needed to heal from years of inflammatory damage, while the oxtail offered rich, satisfying nutrition that helped maintain ketosis.

Matt aims to eat nose-to-tail and includes oxtail, liver, heart, and fatty cuts of steak. "I eat three meals between 6 am and 2 pm." Matt is an outdoor laborer and finds he has plenty of energy throughout the day. "I'm more calm, and I feel strong and nourished." His commitment to nose-to-tail eating ensures that he receives the full spectrum of nutrients available from animal foods, including vitamins and minerals that are concentrated in organ meats.

The timing of his meals, consuming all his food between 6 am and 2 pm, created a natural intermittent fasting pattern that complemented his keto-carnivore approach. This eating window allowed his body to maintain deep ketosis while providing sustained energy for his physically demanding work as an outdoor laborer. The fact that he felt calm, strong, and nourished throughout long workdays demonstrates how effectively this approach met his nutritional and energy needs.

His experience illustrates how keto-carnivore eating can be particularly beneficial for people with physically demanding jobs, as it provides stable energy without the crashes and fluctuations associated with carbohydrate-based diets. The high-quality protein and fats from animal foods supported his muscle recovery and sustained energy output while the absence of inflammatory plant compounds allowed his body to function optimally.

Matt's Advice For Trying The Keto-Carnivore Diet: 30-Day Challenge And Commitment
For those new to a keto-carnivore diet, Matt recommends doing what he did and trying a 30-day challenge. It's a good way to commit to the lifestyle (without cheating!) and see what meat can do for the body. He felt so good after his first 30 days that he decided to continue with it ever since. This approach recognizes that the benefits of keto-carnivore eating often take time to manifest fully, and that committing to a specific timeframe helps people push through the initial adaptation period.

The 30-day challenge format is particularly effective because it provides a clear endpoint that feels manageable while being long enough to experience significant benefits. Many people find that the first few weeks of keto-carnivore eating involve some adjustment as the body adapts to ketosis and begins eliminating stored plant toxins, but by the end of 30 days, the benefits typically become undeniable.
Matt's emphasis on not cheating during the challenge period is crucial, as even small amounts of plant foods can trigger inflammatory responses in sensitive individuals and prevent the body from fully adapting to ketosis. The all-or-nothing approach ensures that people get an accurate assessment of how their body responds to complete plant elimination while maintaining ketosis through animal-based nutrition.

"I'd like to thank everyone, including Dr. Shawn Baker, who has gotten the word out about this secret to nutrition," Matt says. Now, as a coach, Matt enjoys surfing and is looking forward to helping others get their health back! His transformation from someone struggling with debilitating joint pain to a health coach who has returned to his passion for surfing demonstrates the life-changing potential of understanding how to provide the body with optimal nutrition while eliminating inflammatory triggers.

Matt's journey illustrates that age doesn't have to be a barrier to reclaiming health and vitality. At 53, he not only eliminated his joint pain and lost 40 pounds but also discovered a sustainable way of eating that supports his active lifestyle and demanding work schedule. His story serves as inspiration for others who may have accepted chronic pain and declining health as inevitable consequences of aging, showing that sometimes the most profound healing comes from the simplest approach—providing the body with the nutrients it has evolved to thrive on while eliminating the compounds that trigger inflammation and dysfunction.

​The fact that Matt has transitioned from patient to coach reflects his understanding that his transformation represents more than just personal success—it demonstrates a pathway to healing that could benefit countless others struggling with similar issues. His commitment to sharing his experience and helping others discover the healing potential of keto-carnivore nutrition ensures that his journey will continue to impact lives far beyond his own remarkable transformation.

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.