I’m about two weeks into my carnivore experiment now, and I wanted to share a little update with you. It’s something I’ve always said I’d try but wasn’t sure when the time would be right. I’ve tried all the popular ways of eating that are usually recommended Lipoedema. Well, except for carnivore. This one’s been on my radar for a while but, if I’m honest, I wasn’t fully ready until now.
When I was first diagnosed with lipoedema, keto was the thing that everyone swore by, but I struggled with it and nothing changed in my body. Back then, I wasn’t a big meat eater, so that was a tough one for me. But then came pregnancy. Oh man, pregnancy changed my body in ways I didn’t expect. My meat intake skyrocketed, and it just felt right. I mean, the iron demands of growing a baby made sense, and my body naturally craved more and more. Now, after having my daughter, I still find myself wanting meat—though not quite as much as when I was pregnant.
During a breathwork session not too long ago, I set an intention about communication. It was something I’d been focusing on in relation to my husband, but then I got this sudden download: try carnivore. I thought it was a little strange at first, but it felt right. And honestly, it wasn’t just about my personal relationships , but also my work and community. I’ve always taught about different eating ways for lipoedema, but I’ve never actually experienced carnivore. It’s been all theory until now.
Now, a little backstory: I’ve had two miscarriages, and my body felt... uncomfortable afterward. You know that feeling when you just don’t want your clothes touching your skin? Yeah, I gained 5kgs without changing anything in my diet, and it was frustrating. After the second miscarriage, things really started to change with my body and my weight. I figured this would be the perfect time to try carnivore, especially since I usually reset with plant-based eating when something like this happens. The last time was back in April, when I weaned my daughter from breastfeeding. I gained weight so quickly that I knew I needed to regain control—but it’s hard when you have lipoedema, right?
I decided to give carnivore a try because it felt like a good way to compare my regualar reset. I didn’t set any strict goals at first. I had no idea how long I’d try it for or how I’d track things. But, as you know, I’m all about listening to my body. So I tracked for a few days, just in the evenings, to make sure I wasn’t under-eating or missing any important macros. I quickly realised I needed to get more fat in my diet. Tracking helped me figure out where I was going wrong.
Now, let me tell you, it was definitely tough to get the fat in at first. But once I realised where I was falling short, it became easier. And guess what? After about 1.5 weeks, I started to feel way more comfortable in my clothes. I could finally breathe a little. It was like my body was coming back into balance, and it felt good, but this is no different to my regualr reset I usualy do.
Two weeks in, I’ve lost 3kg, which isn’t bad at all. I haven’t felt any of the typical side effects that people warn about with carnivore, but I’ve kept my electrolytes and salt intake at a minimum of 4 teaspoons a day (which probably increased as the weeks went on). I’m planning to continue this for a full month, just like I usually do with my plant-based reset.
But here’s the thing—I’m hesitant to compare the two diets just yet. Yes, there’s been weight loss, but it’s also been a lot more quiet in my body. I’m not hungry, and I’m rarely thinking about food, which has been a nice change. That reduction in food noise has been a pleasant surprise.. It’s kind of boring with the minimal food selection, but I’ve honestly found some peace in it. I’m satisfied after every meal, and my energy levels feel steady.
That said, I do miss some of my little rituals, like having a hot chocolate on the balcony with my daughter in the morning. I can feel the autumn air creeping in, and I miss that cozy, comforting feeling of those moments. But honestly, I’m not hungry, so that’s a win.
There was one rough patch though: I hit a wall about a week in. For two days, I was just done with meat. I could hardly get myself to eat any more. But after a little creativity and switching up how I prepare things, I got back on track.
So, that’s where I’m at right now, two weeks in. I’m feeling ok-more comfortable, and curious about where this might take me. I’ll be back to share more after a month, but I just wanted to let you know how it’s going so far.
I’m starting to understand more why so many women rave about the carnivore way of eating. It’s not just about the weight loss, but how they feel a lot less overwhelmed by food. It’s been eye-opening, and I’m really starting to appreciate what they mean when they talk about the peacefulness of not constantly thinking about your next meal. It’s a whole new perspective, and I’m excited to see how it continues to unfold for me.
But, I have to tell you, I’m definitely excited to get back to my regular way of eating. I miss my lettuce, with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Honestly, just thinking about it is making me salivate as I type this out. So yeah, I’m definitely looking forward to when I can have that again, but for now, it’s all about this experiment and seeing where it leads!
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