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0.2 mg first few doses. starts very small and works it way up over timeWhat is 8 unit dose? The doses I got for Ozempic were .5 then 1 then 2mg.and I just took my first 8 unit dose.
0.2 mg first few doses. starts very small and works it way up over timeWhat is 8 unit dose? The doses I got for Ozempic were .5 then 1 then 2mg.and I just took my first 8 unit dose.
0.5 then 1 then 2mg was exactly the progression I was given. Now on the 15mg dose of Mounjaro. And Mounjaro started out at 10mg, then 12.5, then 15mg for me.What is 8 unit dose? The doses I got for Ozempic were .5 then 1 then 2mg.and I just took my first 8 unit dose.
I was given .5 then progression to 2mg0.2 mg first few doses. starts very small and works it way up over timeWhat is 8 unit dose? The doses I got for Ozempic were .5 then 1 then 2mg.and I just took my first 8 unit dose.
Why the switch? How has the difference been?0.5 then 1 then 2mg was exactly the progression I was given. Now on the 15mg dose of Mounjaro. And Mounjaro started out at 10mg, then 12.5, then 15mg for me.What is 8 unit dose? The doses I got for Ozempic were .5 then 1 then 2mg.and I just took my first 8 unit dose.
I lost 60 pounds from March of 2023 through August of 2023, but then my weight plateaued. I just couldn't lose any more. I'm 5'11" and was down to about 235lbs. I wanted to get down closer to 200, but it just wasn't working any more with Ozempic. My weight didn't move immediately after switching to Mounjaro, either, but after switching to the 15mg maximum dose, it's back on its way down. I don't know if I'll ever get to 200, though. But at least I'm not gaining. Also, one of the side effects I had with Ozempic was the only foods that tasted right were sweet foods, like fruits. Everything else just didn't taste like I knew it should. That is not a real common side effect... my PCP looked it up on whatever database he uses and it was reported, but only by about 2% to 3% of patients. But that side effect has gone away with Mounjaro.Why the switch? How has the difference been?0.5 then 1 then 2mg was exactly the progression I was given. Now on the 15mg dose of Mounjaro. And Mounjaro started out at 10mg, then 12.5, then 15mg for me.What is 8 unit dose? The doses I got for Ozempic were .5 then 1 then 2mg.and I just took my first 8 unit dose.
I asked about switching to WeGovy for the higher dose over Ozempic. I am still losing weight though I do feel like it is losing some of it's helpfulness and since I may only have until the end of the year to be one anything wanted to get the most bang out of my buck. The Doctor agreed so I have to pick it up today and I think I have one dosage of Ozempic left and then will use it.I lost 60 pounds from March of 2023 through August of 2023, but then my weight plateaued. I just couldn't lose any more. I'm 5'11" and was down to about 235lbs. I wanted to get down closer to 200, but it just wasn't working any more with Ozempic. My weight didn't move immediately after switching to Mounjaro, either, but after switching to the 15mg maximum dose, it's back on its way down. I don't know if I'll ever get to 200, though. But at least I'm not gaining. Also, one of the side effects I had with Ozempic was the only foods that tasted right were sweet foods, like fruits. Everything else just didn't taste like I knew it should. That is not a real common side effect... my PCP looked it up on whatever database he uses and it was reported, but only by about 2% to 3% of patients. But that side effect has gone away with Mounjaro.
So you got WeGovy approved for T2D with your insurance??I asked about switching to WeGovy for the higher dose over Ozempic. I am still losing weight though I do feel like it is losing some of it's helpfulness and since I may only have until the end of the year to be one anything wanted to get the most bang out of my buck. The Doctor agreed so I have to pick it up today and I think I have one dosage of Ozempic left and then will use it.I lost 60 pounds from March of 2023 through August of 2023, but then my weight plateaued. I just couldn't lose any more. I'm 5'11" and was down to about 235lbs. I wanted to get down closer to 200, but it just wasn't working any more with Ozempic. My weight didn't move immediately after switching to Mounjaro, either, but after switching to the 15mg maximum dose, it's back on its way down. I don't know if I'll ever get to 200, though. But at least I'm not gaining. Also, one of the side effects I had with Ozempic was the only foods that tasted right were sweet foods, like fruits. Everything else just didn't taste like I knew it should. That is not a real common side effect... my PCP looked it up on whatever database he uses and it was reported, but only by about 2% to 3% of patients. But that side effect has gone away with Mounjaro.
I haven't had any side effects from Ozempic so I guess I will ride that out as much as I can.
No.... neither Ozempic or WeGovy is covered but because we have hit out family deductible, it basically is covered.... up until the end of this year (assuming my wife has her last surgery sometime this year) which is why I asked about switching to WeGovy to get the higher dose because I am on the clock.So you got WeGovy approved for T2D with your insurance??I asked about switching to WeGovy for the higher dose over Ozempic. I am still losing weight though I do feel like it is losing some of it's helpfulness and since I may only have until the end of the year to be one anything wanted to get the most bang out of my buck. The Doctor agreed so I have to pick it up today and I think I have one dosage of Ozempic left and then will use it.I lost 60 pounds from March of 2023 through August of 2023, but then my weight plateaued. I just couldn't lose any more. I'm 5'11" and was down to about 235lbs. I wanted to get down closer to 200, but it just wasn't working any more with Ozempic. My weight didn't move immediately after switching to Mounjaro, either, but after switching to the 15mg maximum dose, it's back on its way down. I don't know if I'll ever get to 200, though. But at least I'm not gaining. Also, one of the side effects I had with Ozempic was the only foods that tasted right were sweet foods, like fruits. Everything else just didn't taste like I knew it should. That is not a real common side effect... my PCP looked it up on whatever database he uses and it was reported, but only by about 2% to 3% of patients. But that side effect has gone away with Mounjaro.
I haven't had any side effects from Ozempic so I guess I will ride that out as much as I can.
Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
Did they ramp you up to the 2mg? Two weeks was a lot faster than me where they had like .5 for a couple of weeks, then 1mg then 2mg.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
I am not.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
Hey GB - are you diabetic or did your doctor recommend it for weight loss? Just curious.
My nephew was just put on Mounjaro (sp?) - apparently, he's having a rough time of it making him nauseated and intestinal issues. He's diabetic.
Did they ramp you up to the 2mg? Two weeks was a lot faster than me where they had like .5 for a couple of weeks, then 1mg then 2mg.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
If like me, after some time it will start to lose some of it's impact but hopefully by then you have shrunk your stomach and established better eating habits.
Son did his 1st month with wegovy at 0.2 or 0.25, 2nd at 0.5. No real issues. Last Saturday was his 1st dose at 1.0. Felt pretty nauseous all of Sunday and most of Monday.I am not.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
Hey GB - are you diabetic or did your doctor recommend it for weight loss? Just curious.
My nephew was just put on Mounjaro (sp?) - apparently, he's having a rough time of it making him nauseated and intestinal issues. He's diabetic.
From what I hear, people react to it differently. Felt very slight nausea first two days and that was it.
Did they ramp you up to the 2mg? Two weeks was a lot faster than me where they had like .5 for a couple of weeks, then 1mg then 2mg.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
If like me, after some time it will start to lose some of it's impact but hopefully by then you have shrunk your stomach and established better eating habits.
Oh, actually mine 0.2, not 2.0 to start. Interesting that the 0.2 start is one of the lowest doses I've seen.
Actually, i believe my start was .2 as well.I am not.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
Hey GB - are you diabetic or did your doctor recommend it for weight loss? Just curious.
My nephew was just put on Mounjaro (sp?) - apparently, he's having a rough time of it making him nauseated and intestinal issues. He's diabetic.
From what I hear, people react to it differently. Felt very slight nausea first two days and that was it.
Did they ramp you up to the 2mg? Two weeks was a lot faster than me where they had like .5 for a couple of weeks, then 1mg then 2mg.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
If like me, after some time it will start to lose some of it's impact but hopefully by then you have shrunk your stomach and established better eating habits.
Oh, actually mine 0.2, not 2.0 to start. Interesting that the 0.2 start is one of the lowest doses I've seen.
After my very first dose, I had to basically force myself to eat for about two or three days and when I did it was a fifth of what I normally ate. That wore off and the way I explain it to people is that your stomach (at least mine) is kind of like when you get sick.... that very first feeling of "huh, something isn't normal."Son did his 1st month with wegovy at 0.2 or 0.25, 2nd at 0.5. No real issues. Last Saturday was his 1st dose at 1.0. Felt pretty nauseous all of Sunday and most of Monday.I am not.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
Hey GB - are you diabetic or did your doctor recommend it for weight loss? Just curious.
My nephew was just put on Mounjaro (sp?) - apparently, he's having a rough time of it making him nauseated and intestinal issues. He's diabetic.
From what I hear, people react to it differently. Felt very slight nausea first two days and that was it.
Did they ramp you up to the 2mg? Two weeks was a lot faster than me where they had like .5 for a couple of weeks, then 1mg then 2mg.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
If like me, after some time it will start to lose some of it's impact but hopefully by then you have shrunk your stomach and established better eating habits.
Oh, actually mine 0.2, not 2.0 to start. Interesting that the 0.2 start is one of the lowest doses I've seen.
As of Saturday he's down 30lbs.
haha... I took my 3rd shot yesterday. I sit here right now and am not hungry at all. Have like a very mild heart burn feeling, which I've only felt like three times in my life before.After my very first dose, I had to basically force myself to eat for about two or three days and when I did it was a fifth of what I normally ate. That wore off and the way I explain it to people is that your stomach (at least mine) is kind of like when you get sick.... that very first feeling of "huh, something isn't normal."Son did his 1st month with wegovy at 0.2 or 0.25, 2nd at 0.5. No real issues. Last Saturday was his 1st dose at 1.0. Felt pretty nauseous all of Sunday and most of Monday.I am not.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
Hey GB - are you diabetic or did your doctor recommend it for weight loss? Just curious.
My nephew was just put on Mounjaro (sp?) - apparently, he's having a rough time of it making him nauseated and intestinal issues. He's diabetic.
From what I hear, people react to it differently. Felt very slight nausea first two days and that was it.
Did they ramp you up to the 2mg? Two weeks was a lot faster than me where they had like .5 for a couple of weeks, then 1mg then 2mg.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
If like me, after some time it will start to lose some of it's impact but hopefully by then you have shrunk your stomach and established better eating habits.
Oh, actually mine 0.2, not 2.0 to start. Interesting that the 0.2 start is one of the lowest doses I've seen.
As of Saturday he's down 30lbs.
It is doing a pretty good job now at 2mg but this Sat will be my first dose at the max 2.4, I am wondering if there will be a significant difference in how I feel.
Yea, I have had that as well. Not always but it is there. I would just take some Tums and then be fine.haha... I took my 3rd shot yesterday. I sit here right now and am not hungry at all. Have like a very mild heart burn feeling, which I've only felt like three times in my life before.I am not.Started two weeks ago today on low dose first four weeks of semaglutide. (2mg)
Week 1 - Down 3lbs
Week 2 - Down 6lbs.
No side effects. Never hungry
Hey GB - are you diabetic or did your doctor recommend it for weight loss? Just curious.
My nephew was just put on Mounjaro (sp?) - apparently, he's having a rough time of it making him nauseated and intestinal issues. He's diabetic.
From what I hear, people react to it differently. Felt very slight nausea first two days and that was it.
I'm just focusing on fruit, salad, and a lot of protein.
Have like a very mild heart burn feeling, which I've only felt like three times in my life before.
You too GB!Have like a very mild heart burn feeling, which I've only felt like three times in my life before.
Been on this for a while now. I still have a weird medicinal burp that comes and goes, and the stomach side effects haven’t really gone away (long periods of no elimination followed by frequent bouts of it), but I still think it’s worth it for my health and isn’t too much of an inconvenience. Good luck!
I am somewhat constipated so I just take more fiber/prebiotics to assist. I should do more because when I poo it is rough (hard and big) but I always forget about it until I have to go.Have like a very mild heart burn feeling, which I've only felt like three times in my life before.
Been on this for a while now. I still have a weird medicinal burp that comes and goes, and the stomach side effects haven’t really gone away (long periods of no elimination followed by frequent bouts of it), but I still think it’s worth it for my health and isn’t too much of an inconvenience. Good luck!
You too GB!
It's really a strange feeling having to force yourself to eat something.
I am somewhat constipated so I just take more fiber/prebiotics to assist. I should do more because when I poo it is rough (hard and big) but I always forget about it until I have to go.![]()
damn that really goodYou too GB!
It's really a strange feeling having to force yourself to eat something.
Yep, GB! Lost about 35-40 lbs. since late Jan./early Feb. Down to 185 at about 6’0”. (5’11” 1/2 or 1/4 but can I have the 6’, please? I don’t ask for too much!)
I am somewhat constipated so I just take more fiber/prebiotics to assist. I should do more because when I poo it is rough (hard and big) but I always forget about it until I have to go.![]()
Oh boy. That’s no fun. I am not constipated unless I take something that makes me that way, but I can relate to what you’re saying with the meds.
That can’t be good for us, but the meds seem to be tied to an awful lot of good results (I would assume from the weight loss).
Oh yeah, I started at .5 mg dosage and went to 1 mg after two weeks, where I’ve stayed since.
How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
Interesting. Thanks for the detailed reply.It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
I called my PCP to get an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection I was fighting off, and she said "I haven't seen you in 2 years. No Rx unless you come in for a physical." BP was 179/110 and HgbA1c was like 9.7! That was the wake up call I needed. It made the most sense to me, if I didn't want to be diabetic, that I had to cut out carbs. Told my doc I wanted to fix things thru diet, instead of taking metformin or insulin.
Started doing keto and was motivated enough to make it a real lifestyle change. In 3 months, dropped my A1c to 6.3, BP normalized enough to stop taking losartan. I liked the results enough, and was reading/hearing enough about the metabolic physiology of carnivore that I did a 30-day trial. Within 2 weeks, started to feel super human. Kept going on carnivore and never looked back.
My 6 month labs, after going on a 3 week vacation back to the East Coast and having several "carb days" (Who can say no to an authentic cheesesteak, or real East Coast pizza?) my A1c is down to 5.5, fasting glucose was 88, BP runs 130s/80s now, normally. I've increased NEAT activities and gotten progressively more active as my energy levels and mood have improved, but really no workout regimen, either. I am just slowly starting to get into resistance/weight training and stretching because my goal is functional longevity, maximizing lean muscle mass and age-proofing.
It's really a strange feeling having to force yourself to eat something.
It’s also strange how different foods affect different people, and palatability of foods changes in the same person over time.It's really a strange feeling having to force yourself to eat something.
What's really strange is how many people feel this way naturally, all the time.
I remember a female friend in college telling me how "eating was boring". Yes, she was a thin vegetarian.
It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
I called my PCP to get an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection I was fighting off, and she said "I haven't seen you in 2 years. No Rx unless you come in for a physical." BP was 179/110 and HgbA1c was like 9.7! That was the wake up call I needed. It made the most sense to me, if I didn't want to be diabetic, that I had to cut out carbs. Told my doc I wanted to fix things thru diet, instead of taking metformin or insulin.
Started doing keto and was motivated enough to make it a real lifestyle change. In 3 months, dropped my A1c to 6.3, BP normalized enough to stop taking losartan. I liked the results enough, and was reading/hearing enough about the metabolic physiology of carnivore that I did a 30-day trial. Within 2 weeks, started to feel super human. Kept going on carnivore and never looked back.
My 6 month labs, after going on a 3 week vacation back to the East Coast and having several "carb days" (Who can say no to an authentic cheesesteak, or real East Coast pizza?) my A1c is down to 5.5, fasting glucose was 88, BP runs 130s/80s now, normally. I've increased NEAT activities and gotten progressively more active as my energy levels and mood have improved, but really no workout regimen, either. I am just slowly starting to get into resistance/weight training and stretching because my goal is functional longevity, maximizing lean muscle mass and age-proofing.
I’d encourage it! It works amazingly well, and the benefits I feel doing it really are unlike any other way if eating I’ve ever done.It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
I called my PCP to get an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection I was fighting off, and she said "I haven't seen you in 2 years. No Rx unless you come in for a physical." BP was 179/110 and HgbA1c was like 9.7! That was the wake up call I needed. It made the most sense to me, if I didn't want to be diabetic, that I had to cut out carbs. Told my doc I wanted to fix things thru diet, instead of taking metformin or insulin.
Started doing keto and was motivated enough to make it a real lifestyle change. In 3 months, dropped my A1c to 6.3, BP normalized enough to stop taking losartan. I liked the results enough, and was reading/hearing enough about the metabolic physiology of carnivore that I did a 30-day trial. Within 2 weeks, started to feel super human. Kept going on carnivore and never looked back.
My 6 month labs, after going on a 3 week vacation back to the East Coast and having several "carb days" (Who can say no to an authentic cheesesteak, or real East Coast pizza?) my A1c is down to 5.5, fasting glucose was 88, BP runs 130s/80s now, normally. I've increased NEAT activities and gotten progressively more active as my energy levels and mood have improved, but really no workout regimen, either. I am just slowly starting to get into resistance/weight training and stretching because my goal is functional longevity, maximizing lean muscle mass and age-proofing.
My father is a retired fireman who has a chronic bad back from a couple of injuries. He’s had multiple procedures on his neck and back with no relief for years. He was beginning to give up and started doing his own online research and someone suggested he try doing carnivore to reduce his inflammation. He figured it couldn’t hurt and he’s dropped 40 pounds and most of his pain is gone. Anecdotal for sure but given how much pain I know he was in I figure it’s worth it especially given his weight loss too.
Good luck.
FTR, adipose tissue (fat) is pro-inflammatory, so any diet which promotes loss of body fat will reduce inflammation. Moreover, weight-bearing joints tend to feel better when they’re hauling around less.It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
I called my PCP to get an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection I was fighting off, and she said "I haven't seen you in 2 years. No Rx unless you come in for a physical." BP was 179/110 and HgbA1c was like 9.7! That was the wake up call I needed. It made the most sense to me, if I didn't want to be diabetic, that I had to cut out carbs. Told my doc I wanted to fix things thru diet, instead of taking metformin or insulin.
Started doing keto and was motivated enough to make it a real lifestyle change. In 3 months, dropped my A1c to 6.3, BP normalized enough to stop taking losartan. I liked the results enough, and was reading/hearing enough about the metabolic physiology of carnivore that I did a 30-day trial. Within 2 weeks, started to feel super human. Kept going on carnivore and never looked back.
My 6 month labs, after going on a 3 week vacation back to the East Coast and having several "carb days" (Who can say no to an authentic cheesesteak, or real East Coast pizza?) my A1c is down to 5.5, fasting glucose was 88, BP runs 130s/80s now, normally. I've increased NEAT activities and gotten progressively more active as my energy levels and mood have improved, but really no workout regimen, either. I am just slowly starting to get into resistance/weight training and stretching because my goal is functional longevity, maximizing lean muscle mass and age-proofing.
My father is a retired fireman who has a chronic bad back from a couple of injuries. He’s had multiple procedures on his neck and back with no relief for years. He was beginning to give up and started doing his own online research and someone suggested he try doing carnivore to reduce his inflammation. He figured it couldn’t hurt and he’s dropped 40 pounds and most of his pain is gone. Anecdotal for sure but given how much pain I know he was in I figure it’s worth it especially given his weight loss too.
Good luck.
The carnivore bowel is much different than humans. Carnivores have a short, smooth, stovepipe shape compared to our much longer, puckering, pouched shape, with a twisted, convoluted pathway. Carnivores need very little fiber to move things along. Cats that are wild predators usually eat the organs, including stomach, blood, and some bone first from their killAre supplements a part of the typical carnivore diet?
FTR, adipose tissue (fat) is pro-inflammatory, so any diet which promotes loss of body fat will reduce inflammation. Moreover, weight-bearing joints tend to feel better when they’re hauling around less.It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
I called my PCP to get an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection I was fighting off, and she said "I haven't seen you in 2 years. No Rx unless you come in for a physical." BP was 179/110 and HgbA1c was like 9.7! That was the wake up call I needed. It made the most sense to me, if I didn't want to be diabetic, that I had to cut out carbs. Told my doc I wanted to fix things thru diet, instead of taking metformin or insulin.
Started doing keto and was motivated enough to make it a real lifestyle change. In 3 months, dropped my A1c to 6.3, BP normalized enough to stop taking losartan. I liked the results enough, and was reading/hearing enough about the metabolic physiology of carnivore that I did a 30-day trial. Within 2 weeks, started to feel super human. Kept going on carnivore and never looked back.
My 6 month labs, after going on a 3 week vacation back to the East Coast and having several "carb days" (Who can say no to an authentic cheesesteak, or real East Coast pizza?) my A1c is down to 5.5, fasting glucose was 88, BP runs 130s/80s now, normally. I've increased NEAT activities and gotten progressively more active as my energy levels and mood have improved, but really no workout regimen, either. I am just slowly starting to get into resistance/weight training and stretching because my goal is functional longevity, maximizing lean muscle mass and age-proofing.
My father is a retired fireman who has a chronic bad back from a couple of injuries. He’s had multiple procedures on his neck and back with no relief for years. He was beginning to give up and started doing his own online research and someone suggested he try doing carnivore to reduce his inflammation. He figured it couldn’t hurt and he’s dropped 40 pounds and most of his pain is gone. Anecdotal for sure but given how much pain I know he was in I figure it’s worth it especially given his weight loss too.
Good luck.
That said, is there a biologically plausible mechanism, or any research suggesting carnivore diets are less-inflammatory than plant-based ones? I’m not talking about ultraprocessed foods, which people erroneously equate with “carbs”, rather, fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds.
Also, it seems like it would be pretty tough to maintain adequate fiber and micronutrients while avoiding eating plants. Are supplements a part of the typical carnivore diet?
This is the only real side effect I have. Metamucil is your friend.Oh man. The constipation hit fierce today. Lol.
Yes, I realize the physiologic justification for the diet is dicey, at best. Humans evolved from herbivores, with anatomy best suited for an omnivorous diet. That's probably why diets at the extremes - strict carnivore and veganism, are prone to be lacking in one or more nutrients.The carnivore bowel is much different than humans. Carnivores have a short, smooth, stovepipe shape compared to our much longer, puckering, pouched shape, with a twisted, convoluted pathway. Carnivores need very little fiber to move things along. Cats that are wild predators usually eat the organs, including stomach, blood, and some bone first from their killAre supplements a part of the typical carnivore diet?
I'm grateful for your replies, and for the chance to have an honest, open discussion about what constitutes the "optimal" diet for a human being. Knowing your background and education level, I was actually kinda hoping you'd chime in and fact check me if I've bought into concepts that don't carry scientific water. There is a lot to unpack here, so I'll start a new thread, so I don't hijack this one.FTR, adipose tissue (fat) is pro-inflammatory, so any diet which promotes loss of body fat will reduce inflammation. Moreover, weight-bearing joints tend to feel better when they’re hauling around less.It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
I called my PCP to get an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection I was fighting off, and she said "I haven't seen you in 2 years. No Rx unless you come in for a physical." BP was 179/110 and HgbA1c was like 9.7! That was the wake up call I needed. It made the most sense to me, if I didn't want to be diabetic, that I had to cut out carbs. Told my doc I wanted to fix things thru diet, instead of taking metformin or insulin.
Started doing keto and was motivated enough to make it a real lifestyle change. In 3 months, dropped my A1c to 6.3, BP normalized enough to stop taking losartan. I liked the results enough, and was reading/hearing enough about the metabolic physiology of carnivore that I did a 30-day trial. Within 2 weeks, started to feel super human. Kept going on carnivore and never looked back.
My 6 month labs, after going on a 3 week vacation back to the East Coast and having several "carb days" (Who can say no to an authentic cheesesteak, or real East Coast pizza?) my A1c is down to 5.5, fasting glucose was 88, BP runs 130s/80s now, normally. I've increased NEAT activities and gotten progressively more active as my energy levels and mood have improved, but really no workout regimen, either. I am just slowly starting to get into resistance/weight training and stretching because my goal is functional longevity, maximizing lean muscle mass and age-proofing.
My father is a retired fireman who has a chronic bad back from a couple of injuries. He’s had multiple procedures on his neck and back with no relief for years. He was beginning to give up and started doing his own online research and someone suggested he try doing carnivore to reduce his inflammation. He figured it couldn’t hurt and he’s dropped 40 pounds and most of his pain is gone. Anecdotal for sure but given how much pain I know he was in I figure it’s worth it especially given his weight loss too.
Good luck.
That said, is there a biologically plausible mechanism, or any research suggesting carnivore diets are less-inflammatory than plant-based ones? I’m not talking about ultraprocessed foods, which people erroneously equate with “carbs”, rather, fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds.
Also, it seems like it would be pretty tough to maintain adequate fiber and micronutrients while avoiding eating plants. Are supplements a part of the typical carnivore diet?
It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
I called my PCP to get an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection I was fighting off, and she said "I haven't seen you in 2 years. No Rx unless you come in for a physical." BP was 179/110 and HgbA1c was like 9.7! That was the wake up call I needed. It made the most sense to me, if I didn't want to be diabetic, that I had to cut out carbs. Told my doc I wanted to fix things thru diet, instead of taking metformin or insulin.
Started doing keto and was motivated enough to make it a real lifestyle change. In 3 months, dropped my A1c to 6.3, BP normalized enough to stop taking losartan. I liked the results enough, and was reading/hearing enough about the metabolic physiology of carnivore that I did a 30-day trial. Within 2 weeks, started to feel super human. Kept going on carnivore and never looked back.
My 6 month labs, after going on a 3 week vacation back to the East Coast and having several "carb days" (Who can say no to an authentic cheesesteak, or real East Coast pizza?) my A1c is down to 5.5, fasting glucose was 88, BP runs 130s/80s now, normally. I've increased NEAT activities and gotten progressively more active as my energy levels and mood have improved, but really no workout regimen, either. I am just slowly starting to get into resistance/weight training and stretching because my goal is functional longevity, maximizing lean muscle mass and age-proofing.
My father is a retired fireman who has a chronic bad back from a couple of injuries. He’s had multiple procedures on his neck and back with no relief for years. He was beginning to give up and started doing his own online research and someone suggested he try doing carnivore to reduce his inflammation. He figured it couldn’t hurt and he’s dropped 40 pounds and most of his pain is gone. Anecdotal for sure but given how much pain I know he was in I figure it’s worth it especially given his weight loss too.
Good luck.
It’s a little ironic- I was really feeling awful: firmly in my 50s, topping 275lbs., tired all the time, aches and pains all over. I was finally getting to that place of internal self-loathing that usually motivates me to get in shape. I've done pretty much every diet/fad/whatever over the years. I was planning on going vegan (again).How’d you choose that diet?I’ve lost 60+ lbs since mid-January and reversed my Type 2 Diabetes following the carnivore diet.
It’s reduced anxiety/depression, improved my mental clarity, skyrocketed my mental acuity, increased libido, normalized all my bloodwork, and eliminated any food cravings. I usually eat once per day, but not out of a sense of discipline: simply because I’m only hungry that often.
I called my PCP to get an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection I was fighting off, and she said "I haven't seen you in 2 years. No Rx unless you come in for a physical." BP was 179/110 and HgbA1c was like 9.7! That was the wake up call I needed. It made the most sense to me, if I didn't want to be diabetic, that I had to cut out carbs. Told my doc I wanted to fix things thru diet, instead of taking metformin or insulin.
Started doing keto and was motivated enough to make it a real lifestyle change. In 3 months, dropped my A1c to 6.3, BP normalized enough to stop taking losartan. I liked the results enough, and was reading/hearing enough about the metabolic physiology of carnivore that I did a 30-day trial. Within 2 weeks, started to feel super human. Kept going on carnivore and never looked back.
My 6 month labs, after going on a 3 week vacation back to the East Coast and having several "carb days" (Who can say no to an authentic cheesesteak, or real East Coast pizza?) my A1c is down to 5.5, fasting glucose was 88, BP runs 130s/80s now, normally. I've increased NEAT activities and gotten progressively more active as my energy levels and mood have improved, but really no workout regimen, either. I am just slowly starting to get into resistance/weight training and stretching because my goal is functional longevity, maximizing lean muscle mass and age-proofing.
My father is a retired fireman who has a chronic bad back from a couple of injuries. He’s had multiple procedures on his neck and back with no relief for years. He was beginning to give up and started doing his own online research and someone suggested he try doing carnivore to reduce his inflammation. He figured it couldn’t hurt and he’s dropped 40 pounds and most of his pain is gone. Anecdotal for sure but given how much pain I know he was in I figure it’s worth it especially given his weight loss too.
Good luck.
That's super interesting as it seems like I hear stories like this frequently praising the carnivore diet.
A little more info on oura including how it compares to Garmin and lab tests.It looks like Oura is rolling out VO2 testing on the rings now too.
What the “peak” VO2 max goal for a 52 year old man, per Oura.?A little more info on oura including how it compares to Garmin and lab tests.It looks like Oura is rolling out VO2 testing on the rings now too.
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VO2 max on Oura explained - and how the estimate compares to Garmin and Apple
Did you know you can view your VO2 max on Oura? Find out how to receive the most accurate measurement with this explainer.www.wareable.com
I did the walk test yesterday and was pretty happy that my score went up and was only 1 below what they consider "peak" for my age group.
>41What the “peak” VO2 max goal for a 52 year old man, per Oura.?A little more info on oura including how it compares to Garmin and lab tests.It looks like Oura is rolling out VO2 testing on the rings now too.
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VO2 max on Oura explained - and how the estimate compares to Garmin and Apple
Did you know you can view your VO2 max on Oura? Find out how to receive the most accurate measurement with this explainer.www.wareable.com
I did the walk test yesterday and was pretty happy that my score went up and was only 1 below what they consider "peak" for my age group.
Pretty happy for my 36.2 then.>41What the “peak” VO2 max goal for a 52 year old man, per Oura.?A little more info on oura including how it compares to Garmin and lab tests.It looks like Oura is rolling out VO2 testing on the rings now too.
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VO2 max on Oura explained - and how the estimate compares to Garmin and Apple
Did you know you can view your VO2 max on Oura? Find out how to receive the most accurate measurement with this explainer.www.wareable.com
I did the walk test yesterday and was pretty happy that my score went up and was only 1 below what they consider "peak" for my age group.
So if his 45 on oura compared to a 52 on Garmin/51 in the lab, 41 should be about 46.5 which is 90th percentile on the chart from marathon handbook.
Did another test I found online, 2000M rowing (about killed meA little more info on oura including how it compares to Garmin and lab tests.It looks like Oura is rolling out VO2 testing on the rings now too.
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VO2 max on Oura explained - and how the estimate compares to Garmin and Apple
Did you know you can view your VO2 max on Oura? Find out how to receive the most accurate measurement with this explainer.www.wareable.com
I did the walk test yesterday and was pretty happy that my score went up and was only 1 below what they consider "peak" for my age group.
Do we know how it accomplished that? As with almost everything else it does, not really.