Hi all! Katie here (newbie)! Sorry in advance for the long post. I have lots to share 🤪. I'm a wife, mom of 2 and work full time. I love my life, the lake and traveling! I started Carnivore 24 days ago. Im 45, 5'7 and 340lbs. I have struggled with weight literally my entire life. I have tried every way of eating, lost and gained many many pounds but always go back to the carbs. I do not have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. I do yearly blood work because my work pays me to do it! 🤑 Im thankful for that. I've never take any prescription medication either. In 2018 had my gallbladder removed and then in 2020 had Gastric Sleeve surgery @ 381lbs. I've definitely put my body through alot. I lost 130lbs and have gained back 100lbs. Im a carb addict! I haven't drank soda or tea in over 19 years. I drink 1 cup of coffee each morning with heavy cream. I do like alcohol (weekends), but haven't drank since I started Carnivore and plan to keep it that way for at least 90 days. First 8 days were a little rough with fatigue and diarrhea, but now I have tons of energy. My mood is more stable, NO cravings, or the feeling to munch! This is HUGE for me. Still have diarrhea everyday, but I'm assuming without a gallbladder this may take some extra time to adapt. The Sleeve surgery hasn't seemed to cause any issues. I still absorb like normal because I didn't have the bypass surgery. Because of my weigh gain pretty certain my stomach is back to normal size anyways. The part I'm most struggling with is weight loss. I lost 7lbs the first week which I expected beacuse of fluid build up. I was peeing like crazy! Since then only 3lbs because I gained a pound this week. Im trying hard not to focus 100% on this. I feel great and truly believe in this lifestyle! At this weight I really should be shedding much faster in the early stages. I understand this would be a great loss for many but at my size it's puzzling? I have watched so much content, read 2 books and following many. I haven't cheated once. Eating very little dairy. I feel like just having 1 coffee with cream can't be effecting me that much. I eat redmeat, butter, eggs, bacon, salmon and Ive had porkrinds 3 times with taco bowls. I drink a Saltt packet a day followed by between 80oz to 100oz of water everyday. Im not willing to track or calculate my food. That will drive away. Im eating when hungry and stopping when full. Wondering if there are other heavy weight hitters similar to me that have had similar issues or have advised. Im 100% staying the course! My 20 year old son is starting Carnivore tomorrow with me and Im excited for him. He is me made over but male, lol! My husband is very supportive, but on the fence. He had a heart attack 8 years ago at the age of 42. He had a stent and of course is on all the medication now. He is a smoker and started patches 2 weeks ago. 🤞 That's the first step for him. My youngest is 14 and small, however was diagnosed with Hashimotos thyroididts 2 years ago. He really needs to change his diet too! Im just trying to be the leader and set a positive example. Thanks for listening and providing any advise to similar situations.💜 Focusing and fixing health in 2026! 💪
Katie 😃