Hi Folks,

First time posting and I'm hoping someone can help.  I did strick carnivore WOE for 11 months.  I reaped all the benefits we all know about, 30 lb weight loss, way less inflammation in my joints etc.   Had a 2-month "fall off the wagon" but have back to nothing but meat water and salt since January 2025.   The problem I'm having is I know my body is not digesting the meat the way it did before I stopped.  I have less energy and and go to bathroom more often and with considerably more output. 

I am concerned the 2-month hiatus may have damaged my gut lining or stomach or gut bacteria, etc.   Has anyone else experienced this and if so, what helped get you back on track.

Thanks in advance for any feedback. 

Squeege24

As an IBD sufferer you know when your gut is damaged. Stools don't form properly, you get mucus and visits do get frequent. 

Do you have any blood? 

I honestly don't think Carnivore is an issue though of course it does take a while to adapt .... but you know all this. Is it possible you have IBS or IBD? 

If there is an underlying medical issue it may be more than 'just starting carnivore again'. 

I'm ten months in and don't think I have enough experience to offer advice nor 'teach the way' LOL.

In my personal experience, fat and electrolytes have been a constant process of dialing in to what suits me/works for me. If my fat intake drops low over a period of days I get constipated, but when I do go it is followed by several loose stools over that same day. Loose enough that what was enough water intake is now not enough water intake. From there I have some cramping. I dial it in, get a good stretch, and then inevitably I repeat.

I am only ten months in and have tried different approaches within the 'meat, salt and water' eating. As of late I have increased eating trying to hit a protein target to go along with a lifting program. When I eat more, I go more. I think carnivore worked best for me when my approach was eat when I am hungry and then eat til I am full. Within a couple months I was eating once per day and I had incredible benefits and some normalcy with my stools. I don't think my body is as near as efficient eating more trying to hit a protein target. I am not sure it should work with excess.

Good luck. Welcome back. Hopefully you can find your path. It is almost like I found mine, but intended and inadvertent tweaks leave me with bathroom issues.

Scott

I read kefir especially homemade has a huge amount of probiotics which helps with gut biom

20 hours ago, PeterT said:

As an IBD sufferer you know when your gut is damaged. Stools don't form properly, you get mucus and visits do get frequent. 

Do you have any blood? 

I honestly don't think Carnivore is an issue though of course it does take a while to adapt .... but you know all this. Is it possible you have IBS or IBD? 

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the response!  No blood in the stools.  No pain bloating or constipation.  Physically I feel pretty good. I think you're right in that its just taking a little longet to adapt.

Thanks again!

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20 hours ago, Scott F. said:

If there is an underlying medical issue it may be more than 'just starting carnivore again'. 

I'm ten months in and don't think I have enough experience to offer advice nor 'teach the way' LOL.

In my personal experience, fat and electrolytes have been a constant process of dialing in to what suits me/works for me. If my fat intake drops low over a period of days I get constipated, but when I do go it is followed by several loose stools over that same day. Loose enough that what was enough water intake is now not enough water intake. From there I have some cramping. I dial it in, get a good stretch, and then inevitably I repeat.

I am only ten months in and have tried different approaches within the 'meat, salt and water' eating. As of late I have increased eating trying to hit a protein target to go along with a lifting program. When I eat more, I go more. I think carnivore worked best for me when my approach was eat when I am hungry and then eat til I am full. Within a couple months I was eating once per day and I had incredible benefits and some normalcy with my stools. I don't think my body is as near as efficient eating more trying to hit a protein target. I am not sure it should work with excess.

Good luck. Welcome back. Hopefully you can find your path. It is almost like I found mine, but intended and inadvertent tweaks leave me with bathroom issues.

Scott

Thanks Scott,

It took me a few months to dial in the macros on my first go around.  I'm probably being a little impatient with the process this time.  One of my carnivore friends has suggested digestive enzymes to help get back on track.  Gonna give that a try for a couple weeks.

Tks again,

Squeege

17 hours ago, ketomonster said:

I read kefir especially homemade has a huge amount of probiotics which helps with gut biom

Thanks Ketomonster!

I'm trying some digestive enzymes with meals today.  Have never tried Kefir but might give that a go as well!

Squeege