I am on my second month into carnivore life. I have tried to keep as pure as possible. Prior to this I really enjoyed half sour pickles which I made myself. These are just small pickles brined in a salt brine. No vinegar. Would one a day maintain my weight loss momentum. How about 3-4 a week?

Seeking any/or opinions.

Thank you

It’s hard to say. We are all different. You need to be your own N of 1 to find out. Try eating one and see what happens. If all is good after a few days that try some more if you want. Listen to your body.

I don’t eat pickles but I will indulge in a jalapeño occasionally but they don’t bother me.

All depends on you.

I still drink milk while others don't do well with milk and carnivore.

The milk does create a stall with weight loss so I drink it on occasion, not all the time. I'm pretty much happy with my weight loss at 95-100lbs but I am sure a few more pounds won't hurt. Milk can stand between me and losing those pounds.

I can't see why anyone would want to eat a pickle (LOL) but i would think one or so a day won't factor much but like Geezy said, you will be the only one who can answer that question.

And if the pickle works for you it is not like the carnivore SWAT police is going to storm your house. The idea of carnivore is to eliminate things that create issues and we are all different. You have to define your successes.

We just applaud and help you celebrate those successes.

Scott

Thanks Scott. I think I will try after this month. I only weigh myself once a month. I really do enjoy them! I do not drink milk but I do add about 2 oz. of heavy cream to my morning coffee. I am not willing to go without coffee and it's awful without the cream. I have been using allulose as a sweetener but have found that it really does not taste like anything. Until I started carnivore life I used (for about 50 years) 2-3 sweet n low's and may also add that. I have done a lot of research about the sweet n low and it seems to be mixed opinions. It doesn't effect blood sugar but Dr. Ken Berry indicates it may not be good for gut biome (whatever that is.)

I find the more foods, drinks and sweeteners I can live without, the more free I feel. But I still give in to a piece of fruit once in a while. I don't beat myself up, but I keep learning.

Edited October 13, 2025Oct 13 by ketomonster