ViniVici

I really appreciate all of the input here. Lots of good info and advice. I believe that I have probably been underrating the importance of eating an equal ratio of fat. Come to think of it, the first time I was on carnivore, my stools were very loose compared to this time. I think I was eating a good amount more of butter as an easy to eat source of fat. I just haven’t done it this time looking back. I also believe night shift is causing higher cortisol levels like has been mentioned. I notice most of my weight loss happens when I’ve been off work for a couple of days at least. I’m going to try and cut back on the snacking to keep my meals to a tighter window and keep my appetite up for my actual meals.

Thank you for the response, Bob. I definitely try to not eat just before sleeping. The only time I have breakfast is around 10 am if I’m not going to sleep due to night shift. For the most part I’m intermittent fasting. I haven’t yet included a 36 hour or longer fast but plan to do so soon. Aside from that, do you recommend I try pushing through my lack of appetite to eat more than I feel I can? I’m not feeling stuffed in the stomach necessarily. I just lose all desire from the brain side and the food loses its appeal for me.

Hello everyone! I came here seeking inspiration and the opportunity to rely on other people’s experiences. I have done low-carb diets off and on for years and it’s always been the best for controlling my weight. I’m the type that likes to dig into and study the science behind these diets. Recently, I’ve learned about the many benefits of a carnivore diet besides just weight loss. So I decided to give it a try. It’s been great, but I’ve had a few hiccups. I’d greatly appreciate any advice. A little about myself. I’m 36 y.o., 5’8” tall. I work night shift three nights a week, grueling 12-hour shifts that mess with my routine. I started the carnivore diet end of last year. I dropped 15 lbs in two months. Holidays came around, though, and I slipped off track. Getting back on was rough, but I’ve been strict again for about 2 months now. Problem is, the scale’s barely moving this time. I started at 221, got down to 215 last week, but now I’m back at 217. On the flip side, I’m seeing some wins off the scale. My headaches are gone, knee pain’s disappeared, and inflammation’s way down. My face looks leaner, and the brain fog I used to fight is minimal. I’m stoked about these changes, but I’m scratching my head about the weight. Last time, it fell off fast. What’s different now? Anyone else experience something similar? Any tips for getting the scale moving again? I know that sometimes our body just needs some time to adjust. One major issue I’m facing is I just have no appetite on this diet because of all the protein and fat. I know I’m not eating enough for a man of my weight. I get down maybe one pound of beef in the afternoon and a few eggs in the morning.