After years of chronic joint pain, failed weight loss attempts, and little relief from conventional medicine, Jessica found herself stuck in a painful cycle of inflammation and frustration. After joining Revero, receiving personalized support, and adopting a meat-based diet, she experienced a dramatic transformation—losing 80 pounds, ending her joint pain, and reclaiming the active, pain-free life she’d always wanted.

Debbie describes her journey with Revero as transformative and supportive. For the first time, she feels empowered to explore and understand her body’s needs, recognizing signs of inflammation and making meaningful changes—like giving up dairy. Debbie praises the program’s personalized coaching, the usefulness of chat logs, and especially the encouragement and expertise of their doctor.

A 60-year-old, fit woman with a family history of diabetes struggled with rising HbA1c levels despite strict adherence to a keto-carnivore diet. After her regular doctor was unhelpful, she turned to Revero, where she received tailored support and education from her care team. Over eight months, they discovered her elevated HbA1c was likely a false reading and affirmed her strong metabolic health. Thanks to professional guidance and support—especially from her coach, physician, and Dr. Baker—she gained confidence, avoided unnecessary medications, and is now empowered to manage her health wisely.

After years of debilitating, intractable migraines, recurring ER visits, and autoimmune struggles like hives, eczema, and leaky gut, this individual found little relief from specialists or medications. Traditional treatments failed, leaving them with high costs, side effects, and no lasting solution. After joining Revero, working with a supportive doctor and nutritionist, and making key lifestyle changes, they experienced a complete turnaround—no longer needing migraine medication, free of autoimmune symptoms, and finally regaining their quality of life.

Holly, a 41-year-old military wife, battled food addiction, weight gain, postpartum depression, severe itching, plantar fasciitis, and joint pain. After keto helped somewhat, switching to a strict keto-carnivore approach brought faster results: 13 lbs lost in 8 weeks, better sleep, calmer mood, thicker hair, and resolution of itching, plantar fasciitis, joint pain, and most bowel issues—transforming her relationship with food.

Raymond's transformative 7-year keto-carnivore journey began at age 46 with prediabetes (A1C 6.0) and 252 pounds. After initially failing on keto-carnivore due to adaptation symptoms, he successfully transitioned and achieved remarkable health improvements. His A1C dropped to 5.7, he lost 60 pounds reaching 192 pounds, and experienced complete remission of multiple chronic conditions including severe diverticulitis, frequent UTIs, monthly colds, plantar fasciitis, and heel spurs. Additional improvements included elimination of acne, dandruff, sinus infections, snoring, sleep apnea, skin tags, dry skin, and rosacea, plus restoration of morning erections. Following alternate day fasting (32-40 hours) and eating primarily untrimmed ribeye beef, Raymond transformed from a sedentary lifestyle to intense workouts including Orange Theory Fitness, Shotokan Karate, and Jiu Jitsu, often in fasted states exceeding 30 hours. His strength and endurance continue improving as he tightens his diet to ribeye and salt.

A woman reversed type-2 diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, severe hypertension, dangerous uric-acid spikes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by embracing a low-carb, high-fat, keto-carnivore lifestyle under the guidance of Dr Robert Cywes. Four years later she is medicine-free, wears a size 8 instead of 22, maintains an A1C of 5.1, triglycerides of 59 mg/dL and normal blood pressure, and views carbohydrates as an addiction she refuses to rekindle.

Ruth faced Type 2 diabetes requiring escalating meds, recurrent diverticulitis with two colon resections, chronic pain, poor sleep, and obesity. She began keto, then removed plants entirely—finding she no longer had IBS, normalized blood sugar, lost 90 lbs, cleared rashes, and regained energy and joy alongside a saved marriage. (No “carnivore” mentions in the source, so the story text remains exact.)

William, a 43-year-old competitive rower, suffered chronic knee pain that forced him to give up running. After starting keto with his marathoner wife, they progressed to a strict carnivore diet in November 2018. William lost 30 pounds, regained lean muscle mass, completely eliminated his knee pain, improved his blood markers, and returned to running and rowing with renewed energy and strength.

Cindi, weighing over 300 pounds at 40, lost 120 pounds on Atkins but regained 30-50 pounds over 15 years while developing arthritis that prevented her from playing with her grandchildren. After discovering the carnivore diet through a Joe Rogan interview with Jordan Peterson in 2018, she and her husband tried it for 30 days. Her arthritis pain disappeared, and three years later she maintains her weight loss, improved sleep, normalized blood pressure, and can actively play with her grandkids.

Karen, a 61-year-old PE teacher with Italian heritage, suffered from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and chronic knee and ankle inflammation from her high-carb traditional Italian diet. After success with Atkins 20 years prior and then keto, she discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Ken Berry and Kelly Hogan. Despite initial gut issues during transition, she completely eliminated her joint pain, gained energy, lost weight, and now actively participates in hiking, kayaking, and pickleball.

Melissa battled a severe 58-year sugar addiction starting at age 6, reaching almost 300 pounds and developing incontinence, arthritis, and back pain. After being diagnosed with endometrial cancer and refusing chemotherapy, she discovered the carnivore diet but struggled for three years due to artificial sweetener addiction. Finally eliminating Equal in June 2020 at age 65, she became pain-free, lost 32 pounds, regained bladder control, and is now cancer-free.

Crystal had already achieved health goals on the ketogenic diet but wanted to optimize further and increase energy. After transitioning to the carnivore diet to avoid plant toxins, she experienced improved PMS symptoms, better eczema control, increased energy for exercise, and overall enhanced health. As a hairstylist who previously suffered chemical reactions, she now enjoys stable moods, better sleep, and improved body composition while sharing recipes on social media.

Bronson battled weight issues his entire life, trying numerous diets without lasting success. After discovering the carnivore diet, he experienced sustainable weight loss, reaching a weight he hadn't seen in 30 years, while gaining consistent energy and resolving chronic digestive problems. He combined this dietary approach with weightlifting, developing the philosophy "eat meat and lift weights," and now serves as inspiration to others struggling with similar health challenges.

Keri regained 25 pounds on keto due to vegetable-related digestive issues, then discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker. She lost 38 pounds in 4 months on carnivore (nearly 100 pounds total), improved mobility and strength, and can now easily get up from the floor after previously needing furniture assistance. She credits eliminating high-oxalate vegetables for additional health benefits including better muscle building and firmer skin.

Heather suffered from mal de debarquement syndrome since 2010, a rare condition causing constant feelings of rocking and swaying, along with obesity (highest weight 238 pounds), high blood pressure, heartburn, and gastrointestinal issues. After adopting the carnivore diet, she experienced initial digestive adjustment for two months, then began participating in CrossFit and found support through the MeatRx community.

Mike, a private music teacher, transformed his health in his first year on a keto-carnivore diet after struggling with poor eating habits, weight gain, and declining energy. He experienced dramatic fat loss, eliminated heartburn, gained mental clarity and stable moods, simplified his eating routine, and improved his gym performance, leading colleagues to not recognize him due to his transformation.

Austen struggled with lifelong gluten intolerance and developed psoriasis at 22, which expensive steroid creams couldn't effectively treat. After trying a vegan diet for 8 months with minimal results, he discovered the keto-carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker's Joe Rogan podcast appearance. Within 5 months on keto-carnivore, his psoriasis completely cleared while also improving his libido and gym performance.

Dunja and Alex, a couple struggling with multiple health conditions including Hashimoto's, gout, arthritis, psoriasis, and Alex's perforated colon from diverticulitis, found relief through the keto-carnivore diet after keto alone wasn't sufficient. After 18 months on keto-carnivore, both resolved their chronic conditions, with Alex eliminating all medications and both experiencing complete relief from joint pain and other symptoms.

Sarah, a 51-year-old Australian woman, lost 67 pounds (from 285 to 218 lbs) over 9 months using first keto then keto-carnivore diets. She went from needing a mobility walker and being unable to walk 50 feet to eliminating all medications for blood pressure, depression, and arthritis while putting her "incurable" lymphocytic colitis into remission and clearing her psoriasis.

Emanuel, a 21-year-old new father, went from 187 to 253 pounds after a car crash and depression led to comfort eating. After discovering the keto-carnivore diet through friends who found relief from depression and psoriasis, he lost 64 pounds in just over 5 months while eliminating brain fog, getting off antidepressants, and returning to pain-free training with his eczema completely disappeared.

Stephanie, a Type 1 diabetic with IBS, scalp psoriasis, and ADHD, struggled with painful digestive issues despite following medical advice to eat fiber and low FODMAP foods. After trying a meat-only diet during "March Meatness" in 2018, she experienced such dramatic improvements that she continued for two years, completely resolving her digestive issues and psoriasis while minimizing her insulin needs and improving her ADHD symptoms without medication.

An individual started the keto-carnivore diet in April 2024 and initially struggled to find medical professionals who understood the approach for treating insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and autoimmune issues. After joining Revero for specialized medical support, they successfully lost over 60 pounds, reversed insulin resistance, and eliminated all medications except blood pressure medication, with plans to address that within 2-3 months.

After years of struggling with weight management and multiple health issues including dangerous high blood pressure, daily heartburn, chronic joint pain, and obesity, a person had a wake-up call at a dental appointment where their blood pressure was so high the procedure had to be delayed. That same night they enrolled in Revero clinic and restarted the keto-carnivore diet, losing 80 pounds in 94 days (from 289 to 209 lbs) while eliminating heartburn, acid reflux, joint pain, and significantly improving blood pressure.

Matt from Australia transformed his health by transitioning from the Standard Australian Diet to a keto-carnivore approach. Previously struggling with sugar addiction, severe eczema covering half his body, dandruff, and fatigue, he discovered dramatic improvements after adopting meat-based eating. Within months of following an 80% keto-carnivore diet including organ meats, his skin conditions completely resolved, his strength increased 200%, and he gained boundless energy for demanding activities like free diving and ninja warrior training.

Chris, a 44-year-old weighing nearly 300 pounds, suffered from Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, severe allergies, and was on 7 medications. After nearly dying from necrotizing fasciitis, he discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker's Joe Rogan interview. Over 18 months, he lost 115 pounds, reversed his diabetes (A1C dropped from 11.6 to 4.9), eliminated all medications, and resolved all health issues.

Marti, a US Navy veteran, was diagnosed with rare back cancer in 1998 and told her obesity contributed to it. After unsuccessful attempts with low-fat diets, Weight Watchers, Paleo, and Whole30, she discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Ken Berry. Despite initial leaky gut issues that required supplements, she now thrives on a meat-based diet with some avocado and coconut oil.

Caroline struggled with PCOS and endometriosis while following keto for 3 years, but began binge eating on keto treats and regaining weight. After discovering the carnivore diet through Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Shawn Baker, and Dr. Paul Saladino, she switched and lost 15 pounds in 6 months, healed from both conditions, eliminated anxiety and sleep issues, and simplified to one meal a day with ribeye and eggs.

Elizabeth, a Type 1 diabetic, struggled with weight gain and poor blood sugar control while following a ketogenic diet. After discovering the carnivore diet through Joe Rogan's podcast, she experienced dramatic improvements in diabetes management, requiring significantly less insulin, achieving better blood sugar stability, and feeling "almost non-diabetic" despite her doctor's continued recommendation for a "balanced diet."

Todd, a 52-year-old man, lost 50 pounds and reduced his body fat from 24% to 5-6% over 14 months on the carnivore diet, going from 245 to 195 pounds. He reports superior strength gains, training recovery, and body composition results compared to any previous diet approach, with notable muscle definition in his chest, abs, and biceps shown in before/after photos.

Nick, a man in his 50s from the UK, gradually gained weight from his mid-30s, reaching over 260 pounds by following a Standard American Diet with up to a bottle of wine nightly. Suffering from high blood pressure, bloating, and snoring so severe his wife had to sleep separately, he first cut refined sugars then transitioned to carnivore eating. He lost 88 pounds, eliminated snoring within 3 weeks, normalized blood pressure, and gained 14 pounds of muscle while dramatically increasing his strength in just 6 months of weightlifting.

John, 66, struggled with obesity his entire life, reaching 310 pounds, and was on medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and gout for 30 years. After discovering the carnivore diet through his son's orthopedic doctor, he lost 134 pounds in 17 months, reduced his waist from 54 to 38 inches, and eliminated all medications while normalizing his blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Corey followed the keto diet for 4 years starting in his early twenties but struggled with weight plateaus and severe bloating from vegetables, reaching 250 pounds. After discovering the carnivore diet through podcasts, he switched two years ago and consistently loses 2-4 pounds monthly, eliminated bloating, improved sleep quality, reduced anxiety, and now craves sunlight instead of being sun-sensitive.

Matt struggled with severe anxiety and panic attacks while eating a Standard American Diet high in bread, potatoes, and processed foods. His brother introduced him to the carnivore diet 18 months ago, and he went all-in with just water, beef, and salt. After a week of withdrawals, his anxiety significantly improved, and he gained confidence about his health. Unexpectedly, a chronic sternum popping issue from a teenage injury also resolved, which he attributes to the collagen in his meat-based diet.

Karl, a functional doctor, and his wife Judi faced severe health crises when Karl was diagnosed with debilitating Crohn's disease and Judi developed a benign brain tumor and gained 40 pounds. After trying vegetarian, paleo, and keto diets with limited success, they discovered the carnivore diet in January 2018. Three years later, both achieved their lowest adult weights and completely resolved all their health issues.

Misty struggled with lifelong eczema, high blood pressure, and weight gain after starting drinking at 17. After limited success with keto, she discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Paul Saladino in October 2019. Despite a difficult transition when combining carnivore with intermittent fasting, she achieved remarkable results over a year: eczema nearly eliminated, normal blood pressure, no medications needed, and improved sex drive.

Andy, a 55-year-old commercial driver, was 70 pounds overweight with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and severe IBS that required 4-5 bathroom trips daily. After growing up vegetarian and trying numerous failed diets, his daughter recommended the carnivore approach. In 18 months, he lost 80 pounds, gained 20 pounds of muscle, reversed his diabetes, eliminated blood pressure medications, resolved IBS, and increased his bench press from 135 to 235 pounds while reducing his waist from 42 to 32 inches.

Cobus, a 45-year-old who drank 5 liters of Coca-Cola daily, suffered from hepatomegaly (enlarged liver) causing chronic insomnia and liver pain. After discovering the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker's Joe Rogan appearance, he lost 26.5 pounds in 6 months, eliminated liver pain within 2 months, and finally shed stubborn body fat that running 5km daily couldn't eliminate. He now does 300 pushups each morning instead of running.

Zack, a military member, struggled with high blood pressure and inflammation despite regular weightlifting and bodybuilding lifestyle. After his friend died of cancer at 35, he became serious about health, first trying keto after reading Dr. Joseph Mercola's book, then discovering the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker's podcast while deployed in 2018. He lost 30 pounds, eliminated blood pressure and inflammation issues, and found the diet more sustainable than keto, eating primarily black coffee, eggs, and beef.

Francesco from Italy suffered from psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and debilitating stomach pain for years despite trying elimination diets, medications, and paleo protocols. After his wife discovered Mikhaila Peterson's story about healing autoimmune disease with a meat-based diet, Francesco tried the keto-carnivore diet and experienced dramatic relief within one week, eliminating all pain while building 30 pounds of muscle.

Jeff, a Division 1 basketball referee, struggled with fast food addiction and reached 260 pounds. After trying keto with limited success, he discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker's podcast appearance. The all-meat approach helped him lose 60 pounds total, eliminate sugar cravings, and gain muscle while simplifying his eating routine.

Emily was misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and suffered severe neurological symptoms including speech problems, swallowing difficulties, and inability to walk without assistance. She also battled bipolar disorder requiring multiple medications. After discovering the carnivore diet through her brother, her MS symptoms completely disappeared within months, and she successfully tapered off all mental health medications under medical supervision.

Tammy, an American living in Uruguay, suffered a devastating traumatic brain injury in 2015 that paralyzed her right side and caused her to lose left brain function, sleeping 22 hours daily. When her husband was diagnosed with diabetes in 2018, Dr. Ken Berry recommended the carnivore diet. Within two weeks, Tammy began a remarkable recovery, regaining her ability to think and speak clearly while also resolving PCOS, rosacea, and chronic disc pain.

Jonathan Griffiths, a 27-year-old competitive bodybuilder from England, struggled with various diets including high-carb, low-fat, and keto before discovering the carnivore diet. The all-meat approach not only supported his bodybuilding goals with 5 meals daily, but also lifted his depression, improved his autism spectrum symptoms, helped resolve an undiagnosed back problem, and enhanced his workout performance and recovery.

A 32-year-old ICU nurse shares their 3-month transformation on an all-meat diet, experiencing dramatic health improvements including 17-pound weight loss, stable mood and energy, elimination of digestive issues, enhanced exercise performance, and freedom from supplements and cravings.

Eric, a weightlifter and self-described foodie, struggled with weight gain, severe inflammation, and arthritis despite thinking he was healthy. After experimenting with keto, his wife discovered the carnivore diet for her digestive issues. Eric followed, losing stubborn fat around his midsection, completely resolving his arthritis and pain, and transforming his perspective on health and nutrition.

Mitch, a rugby player, suffered severe knee injuries that ended his athletic career at 25 and led to weight gain, reaching 250 pounds. He also developed chronic joint pain, anxiety, and violent sleepwalking episodes. After struggling with keto, he switched to the carnivore diet in late 2018, lost 30 pounds, eliminated his anxiety and sleep issues, and successfully pursued his law enforcement career goals.

Matt experienced declining health after turning 50, developing sleep apnea, glaucoma, and early COPD from smoking. After failed attempts with walking and intermittent fasting, he discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker's Joe Rogan podcast interview. Within days his pain disappeared, and months later he eliminated sleep apnea, glaucoma, COPD symptoms, and dental issues while losing weight.

Ned, a 55-year-old father, experimented with multiple diets over 10 years including paleo, keto (where he lost 65 pounds), and vegan (which caused severe joint pain and illness). After struggling with sugar cravings on low-carb, he started the carnivore diet and returned to his high school weight while reportedly healing his diabetes and skin issues.

A 46-year-old man began a carnivore diet after struggling with weight gain and belly fat despite exercise. After 12 months eating only meat, he achieved his lowest body fat percentage since his early 20s, experienced improved mental clarity, eliminated sugar cravings, and maintained regular digestion while challenging conventional nutritional advice.

A 58-year-old man with decades of health problems including chronic fatigue, joint pain, digestive issues, and constant injuries started the carnivore diet 18 months ago. Eating only ribeye and ground beef, he lost 35 pounds, eliminated dental cavities for the first time in 20 years, regained ability to play golf and tennis, dramatically improved sleep and digestion, and reduced chronic inflammation throughout his body.

65-year-old Mollie battled an enlarged heart, pulmonary embolism, and dangerously high coronary calcium score of 900. After her son recommended the carnivore diet, she adopted an all-meat eating plan with intermittent fasting. Within a year, her calcium score dropped to 581, she lost 50 pounds from her peak of 220, and experienced dramatically improved energy and vitality.

A 67-year-old cardiac anesthesiologist with severe metabolic syndrome, advanced coronary artery disease, Type 2 diabetes, and morbid obesity was dying and likely had less than a year to live. After starting the carnivore diet eating only ribeye, he lost 65 pounds in 9 months, reversed his diabetes (A1C dropped from 9 to 5.4), improved his hypertension, and successfully underwent elective bypass surgery with excellent recovery.

Kat suffered from severe asthma and ulcerative colitis since birth, requiring constant medications, steroids, and rescue inhalers throughout her life. Despite trying supplements costing $500/month and keto diet success, she continued struggling with flare-ups and was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2008. At age 60, she discovered the carnivore diet and within days experienced her first full breath ever, complete elimination of colitis symptoms, and got off all medications.

Hana, a 38-year-old naturopathic physician in Hawaii, struggled with carb and alcohol addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and compulsive overeating, reaching 178 pounds. After trying various diets including vegetarian, gluten-free, and paleo, she adopted the carnivore diet two years ago and eliminated alcohol, reporting improved mental health management, cognitive clarity, and better control over addictive behaviors.

Mike and Corrie-Beth, fitness trainers and bodybuilding enthusiasts, transitioned from a carb-heavy diet to the carnivore lifestyle. After initial adjustment symptoms like brain fog, they experienced significant benefits including improved skin, mental clarity, reduced inflammation, and resolution of lifelong GI issues. Their two young sons developed a love for steak, and as trainers, they now introduce the diet as part of a spectrum to their clients.

Daniel, 32, faced severe ulcerative colitis and IBS with bleeding, incontinence, and 30+ daily bathroom trips, requiring steroids and facing immunosuppressive drug treatment. After paleo diet provided 75% improvement, he switched to a meat-only diet and achieved 99% symptom relief, lost 28 pounds, and has been medication-free for two years while regaining his quality of life.

Justin suffered from debilitating migraines for a decade that caused depression, anxiety, and negative self-talk, making him afraid to socialize due to food triggers. After 7 months on the carnivore diet, he has greatly reduced or eliminated his migraines, overcome depression and anxiety, improved his mental clarity and energy, and successfully recovered from two traumatic accidents with enhanced physical therapy results.

Cameron, a martial artist, struggled with gut issues, weight gain, insomnia, and headaches while trying various diets including low-fat, paleo, keto, vegetarian, and vegan over 10 years. After discovering Dr. Shawn Baker's YouTube channel, he adopted the carnivore diet despite initial skepticism. Following early transitional challenges, he eliminated bloating and cramps, lost weight, improved athletic performance, and gained mental clarity, eventually becoming a coach on MeatRx.

Josh, a Doctor of Chiropractic, suffered from lifelong eczema, allergies, and asthma that worsened during chiropractic school. After failed attempts with fasting, supplements, plant-based cleanses, and meat-and-fruit diets, he discovered the carnivore diet through Joe Rogan. Following a strict meat, salt, and water protocol, his eczema completely cleared, back pain resolved, asthma attacks stopped, and he gained emotional stability, leading him to recommend this approach to his patients.

Štepánka, a young Czech dancer, struggled with eating disorders including anorexia (dropping to 92 pounds at age 12) and bulimia, along with depression, acne, eczema, and gut problems while following a plant-based diet. After meeting her boyfriend who followed the carnivore diet, she reluctantly tried it and experienced dramatic improvements: her gut issues, skin problems, and menstrual pain disappeared, while her mental health stabilized. She now shares her experience through a YouTube channel.

Sondra followed a vegetarian diet for 14 years hoping to heal childhood allergies, asthma, and eczema, but instead developed reactive hypoglycemia, worsened eczema, gluten intolerance, and IBS. After trying paleo and keto with limited success, she discovered the carnivore diet at age 57. Combined with OMAD for post-menopausal weight management, she achieved mental clarity, eliminated joint pain, and can now enjoy hiking pain-free.

Lynsey, a 37-year-old mother, discovered the carnivore diet through Jordan Peterson's Joe Rogan podcast appearance in August 2018. Despite exercising regularly and restricting calories, she struggled with weight gain, chronic mouth ulcers, rosacea, eczema, anxiety, insomnia, and constant food obsession. Within a week of starting the diet, her mouth ulcers disappeared, and she eventually lost 38 pounds, came off antidepressants, dramatically improved her sleep, and achieved mental clarity. Her husband joined her and both plan to eat this way for life.

Neal, a 30-year-old from Edmonton with lifelong severe eczema and weight issues, discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker's podcast. Within 30 days, his eczema completely cleared, he lost weight from 185 to 170 pounds, and reversed his pre-diabetic condition, achieving normal blood sugar and perfect health markers.

Adam, a 42-year-old who previously consumed up to 2 pounds of fruits and vegetables daily, discovered the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker after trying paleo, keto, and fasting. Over 2.5 years, he experienced improved fitness performance, recovery, and mental clarity, while healing from gum disease that required 7 surgeries. His 12-year-old dog also thrived after switching from a plant-based diet, appearing puppy-like with renewed energy and eliminating chronic ear infections.

Connor from Australia contracted Barmah Forest Virus at 21, leading to severe chronic fatigue requiring a wheelchair. He also developed autism and IBS after a gut infection at age 11. While struggling on a plant-based keto diet, he discovered the carnivore approach through Michaela Peterson. Within weeks he regained mobility, experienced immediate digestive relief, and after 8 months reported significant improvements in autism-related symptoms including sensory sensitivities.

Hermetic, in his late 50s, discovered the ketogenic diet through a book by Volek and Phinney, initially losing 30 pounds in 6 months. More importantly, his frequent migraines that forced him to quit his job disappeared, along with acid reflux requiring medication. After experiencing clearer thinking and sustained energy, he transitioned to full carnivore eating and intermittent fasting, achieving even better results and additional weight loss.

Ed started the carnivore diet in July 2018 and lost 40 pounds, achieving a healthy BMI for the first time in decades. He eliminated sleep apnea, improved mental clarity and mood, reduced blood pressure medications from three to one, and resolved chronic foot inflammation and skin tags. After nine months of strict adherence, he added back some vegetables like avocado and cucumber while maintaining 90% carnivore eating.

Robert went from 115 pounds in high school to 230 pounds eating 6,000 calories of processed carbs daily, then struggled with traditional bodybuilding diets that caused eating disorders. After transitioning to keto in 2014, he achieved unprecedented leanness and earned his pro card with a completely carb-free competition prep in 2017, eventually evolving to a keto-carnivore approach focused on various meats and organ foods from hunting.

Bruce suffered from ulcerative colitis since age 18, leading to colon removal and an ileostomy. Despite being told to avoid meat and fat, he discovered the keto-carnivore diet in 2018 and lost 100 pounds in 5 months (from 385 to 285 lbs) while dramatically improving his ileostomy management. His journey included struggles with emotional eating but ultimately found freedom from food addiction and unprecedented control over his condition.

Casey was a nutrition coach and personal trainer for 13 years giving standard high-carb advice until discovering low-carb through endurance sports in 2012. After transitioning to keto and then carnivore in 2019, he now eats one meal a day and reports improved energy and mental clarity that allows him to be fully present during his demanding 10-12 hour workdays with clients.

Joe suffered severe food poisoning on New Year's Day 2017 that never resolved, causing chronic diarrhea, inability to digest food, and dramatic weight loss from 215 to 173 pounds in a month. After misdiagnosis, expensive supplements costing $250/month, and worsening symptoms on plant-based diets, he discovered the carnivore approach through Dr. Shawn Baker's Joe Rogan interview. Within two weeks, 90% of his digestive issues resolved, he stopped all supplements, and eliminating coffee fixed the remaining symptoms completely.

Amanda suffered 10 years of mysterious symptoms including flu-like episodes, severe diarrhea, vomiting, brain fog, and eventually stroke-like symptoms from a massive migraine with seizure in 2020 that left her nearly non-functional and temporarily blind. After failed treatments and SIBO diagnosis with limited keto success, she started the carnivore diet in February 2022. Within 12 days her visual symptoms and head pressure disappeared, MRI showed normalized brain arteries, and she recovered enough to return to work and become a carnivore and fasting coach.

Adam, a 47-year-old photographer from Dayton, Ohio, struggled with weight, brain fog, and worsening vitiligo while following a vegan diet for two years to support a friend with cancer. After discovering the carnivore diet, he experienced remarkable improvements: his vitiligo began to fade, he lost 80 pounds returning to his high school weight, and his plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis, and lingering effects from a traumatic brain injury all significantly improved.

Amy, a 50-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease and kidney function equivalent to a 90-year-old, adopted the carnivore diet focusing on ribeye steaks and fasting. She reports that her kidney function returned to normal within months, lost significant weight, found community support, and now spends $20-25 daily on food from Costco. She's become an inspiration to others and continues setting new fitness goals.

Brett, a 52-year-old former college basketball player, suffered from severe joint pain, stiffness, and muscle soreness after workouts. Inspired by Dr. Jordan Peterson's experience, he started the carnivore diet three weeks ago. Within 20 days, his inflammation is nearly 100% gone, he unintentionally lost 11 pounds (from 210 to 199), eliminated headaches and carb cravings, and improved his sleep and hearing. He plans to test food reintroduction after 30 days.

Cheryl struggled with disordered eating, anxiety, and depression for years before discovering the carnivore diet. After transitioning to an all-meat approach, she experienced significant improvements in mental clarity, reduced anxiety and depression, increased energy levels, and developed a strong preference for beef. She and her husband adapted their lifestyle completely, including buying an extra freezer, and she now plans to become more self-sufficient by raising her own animals.

David, an Australian living in Japan, lost 40 pounds on the carnivore diet while dealing with cancer treatment. He credits the diet with helping him manage his condition and reports being in remission for 10.5 years after undergoing chemotherapy, transplant complications that left him paralyzed with speech and concentration issues, and subsequently eliminating all medications while maintaining normal blood markers.

Daria was a committed vegan who championed the lifestyle for years but began experiencing health issues that worsened over time. Despite facing severe criticism and losing friends and clients, she made the difficult decision to switch to the carnivore diet. Her health improved dramatically with increased energy, mental clarity, and resolution of chronic ailments. She now works as a coach, particularly helping former vegans navigate similar dietary transitions.

Hans, a 40-year-old man, followed a raw carnivore diet for 9 months and resolved debilitating joint issues including spondylitis that prevented him from swimming and kite surfing. After eliminating alcohol and switching to the diet, his chronic inflammation disappeared, he lost 9 pounds, and experienced improved memory, reduced anxiety, and better mental clarity. He follows the diet 80% of the time, eating raw eggs, milk, lamb kebabs, and grass-fed beef patties.

Ira, a media professional in Mumbai, collapsed in 2021 and was diagnosed with membranous nephropathy, a severe kidney condition requiring potential transplant. After switching from a vegetarian to carnivore diet, she reports that her condition went into "spontaneous remission" within a year. She experienced improved energy, reduced symptoms, and eliminated other health issues like dental problems and plantar fasciitis. She now works as a metabolic health coach.

Jill struggled with Hashimoto's disease and PCOS while battling weight gain. After transitioning from keto to a carnivore diet through a 30-day experiment, she experienced significant health improvements and reduced grocery costs from $200 to $130-150 weekly. She follows a structured eating pattern with beef, pork, and small amounts of dairy, feeling more satiated and healthier. Despite social pressures and food reintroduction experiments that caused adverse reactions, she made the carnivore approach a permanent lifestyle choice.

Lark from Australia struggled with sugar addiction, seasonal allergies, joint pain, chronic bronchitis, and weak bones while following a high-carb Standard Australian Diet. As a chocolatier, her sugar addiction worsened despite trying keto for 18 months. After discovering the carnivore diet through Dr. Shawn Baker's Joe Rogan appearance, she followed it for 6 months with complete resolution of ailments except sugar addiction. Following a 6-month relapse, she permanently returned to carnivore eating and finally overcame her sugar cravings while finding community support through MeatRx.

Seb, a fit 40-year-old with four kids, wasn't feeling great despite an active lifestyle and high-carb diet. After discovering Dr. Shawn Baker's podcast, he tried carnivore for a month and experienced improved mental clarity and reduced joint pain. It took 10 months to fully commit due to family circumstances. During foot surgery recovery, he lost weight without exercise while being strict with the diet. His shoulder condition improved enough to cancel planned replacement surgery, he climbed Kilimanjaro, became a carnivore coach, and reports his child's epileptic seizures stopped after starting the diet.

Nolan, approaching 40, noticed typical aging signs like decreased energy, easier weight gain, and joint pain from old hockey and ankle injuries. After learning about the carnivore diet from a friend who recommended Dr. Shawn Baker's Joe Rogan appearance, he switched to eating primarily ribeye steaks. Over 2+ years, he lost 35-40 pounds (from 225-230 to 190-195), dramatically increased energy levels, reduced joint pain, and maintained an active lifestyle including hockey and CrossFit.

Ivor, an engineer, faced serious health issues in 2012 including being 30-40 pounds overweight, hypertension, high serum ferritin, elevated liver enzymes, and high cholesterol. After three doctors failed to help, he researched and discovered carbohydrates were the problem. Switching to meat, fish, eggs, and low-carb vegetables, he lost 30 pounds in 8-9 weeks, normalized blood markers, and resolved hypertension. His wife overcame mild depression and anxiety on the diet, and their five children became healthier after the family eliminated bread, pasta, and cereals.

Nial, a 54-year-old swimmer and coach, struggled with feeling constantly full and carrying excess weight despite being very active. While competing in Israel, he discovered the carnivore diet and experienced remarkable results: he lost 23 pounds of fat while maintaining all muscle mass, achieved consistent personal records in swimming, and found mental peace by no longer obsessing about food. He now coaches others and follows a simple eating pattern of ground beef, eggs, and salt.

Parveen, a teacher and Carnivore.Diet coach, suffered from leaky gut, severe migraines, joint pain, and environmental allergies requiring an EpiPen. After medical professionals failed to help and 5 years of Paleo diet, her metabolic numbers declined and she developed hypothyroid with Hashimoto's. Learning about high oxalate levels through Dr. Shawn Baker and Sally Norton's work, she switched to the carnivore diet. Over 1.5+ years, she experienced improved mood, energy, and mental stamina, though still occasionally experiences oxalate dumping symptoms.

Sandro, a 29-year-old former elite athlete, was sidelined by depression and anxiety in his early twenties, staying inside most of the time. After starting the carnivore diet two years ago, within 3 months his mental health symptoms completely disappeared along with chronic skin issues around his neck. He also experienced improved recovery time, increased muscle mass, better body composition, and lasting satiety that he had never achieved before.

Douglas, a retired respiratory therapist, battled chronic health issues including adrenal tumors, bladder cancer, and paranoia throughout his life. After discovering the carnivore diet, he experienced stabilized cortisol levels, improved blood glucose, weight loss, optimal blood pressure, and improvement in a heart murmur. His health transformation inspired him to pursue self-reliance through nutrition, including plans for gardening, fishing, and raising meat rabbits.

Valerie, almost 70, gained 190 pounds after carbon monoxide poisoning caused cascading health problems including heart attacks/strokes and mitochondrial damage. After trying numerous diets including keto with intermittent fasting, she started the carnivore diet 6 months ago and lost 50 pounds (74 pounds total since January 2019). She combines carnivore eating with extended fasting periods, including dry fasting, and reports feeling confident about continued progress.

Pavlos from Crete lost 89 pounds (from 280 to 198 lbs) in 18 months on the keto-carnivore diet while dramatically improving his blood pressure, blood sugar, and normalizing his white blood cell count that had been elevated for over a decade. Despite living in a Mediterranean culture rich with traditional foods, he successfully adapted the diet by incorporating high-quality local olive oil from his own trees.

Megan, a healthcare practitioner, transitioned from a high junk food diet to low carb/keto and observed that her protein tolerance improved as insulin sensitivity increased. Through her clinic work, she found that women on the keto-carnivore diet consumed less overall than those on regular keto, experienced improved blood glucose levels, and saw significant mental health benefits including reduced anxiety, depression, and some bipolar patients reducing medications.

Mitch reluctantly tried the keto-carnivore diet after experiencing gastrointestinal issues and hearing about it from a friend. Within a week, he experienced dramatically increased energy levels and complete resolution of his digestive problems, though he faced social challenges when dining out and missed the variety of plant foods. Over months, he adapted by learning which restaurants accommodated his needs and sourcing high-quality local meat.

Brad, in his mid-50s, observed that older adults often avoid animal-based foods despite needing those nutrients most, leading to frailty and deterioration. Motivated by fears of aging and neurodegenerative diseases, he adopted the keto-carnivore diet combined with a daily fitness routine that evolved from 12 to 45 minutes over four years, allowing him to achieve physical feats he couldn't accomplish 20 years earlier.

Tim from Minnesota struggled with ADHD, depression, and bipolar disorder requiring multiple psychiatric medications. After adopting the keto-carnivore diet in solidarity with his mother who had psoriatic arthritis, he lost 35 pounds, dramatically improved his athletic performance, and was able to discontinue all psychiatric medications while achieving better mental health control than he'd ever experienced.

Anne from Vancouver suffered from severe shoulder pain and debilitating migraines since age 13. After discovering Mikhaila Peterson's story, she transitioned from ketovore to full keto-carnivore diet over several months, achieving 98% shoulder healing and transforming her previously debilitating migraines into manageable episodes that no longer require medication.

After struggling with weight loss and finding keto difficult to maintain, this person discovered the carnivore diet through Shawn Baker's Joe Rogan appearance in December 2017. They lost 36 pounds (from 216 to 180), eliminated arthritis in their left hand (which had a surgically reattached finger), normalized blood pressure from prehypertension, and experienced improved mental clarity and stress response.

Jim suffered a stroke while following a standard American diet, which prompted him to research and transition to the carnivore diet via keto. He now eats primarily ribeyes, ground beef, pork, chicken, and eggs with occasional dairy. His health improvements include weight loss, stable energy, improved cholesterol levels, and elimination of certain medications. He incorporates morning exercise, afternoon strength training three times weekly, and intermittent fasting based on ancestral eating patterns.

Dr. Anthony Chaffee learned about plant toxins and carcinogens in a cancer biology class 20 years ago, which inspired him to eliminate all foods except meat, eggs, and milk. As an athlete, he experienced exceptional performance improvements and became a pioneer in the carnivore movement, officially committing to the diet in 2018. He helped his mother reverse type 2 diabetes, with her A1C dropping from 8.9 to 6.1 in one month, and argues that healing comes primarily from eliminating plant toxins rather than from meat consumption itself.