052: How to Be a Carnivore, with Stephen Thomas Bsc Hons (CCC 1-Year Anniversary Special!)

TIME STAMPS:

00:57 HOW TO GET STARTED AS A CARNIVORE: The purpose behind this podcast and Stephen’s new GUIDE-BOOK.

04:28 This week’s L.I.S.S. (listener inspiring success story) “Nurse” Kimberly, improved energy levels.

09:48 CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS THE CARNIVORE DIET? “The diet is gaining popularity among people looking to improve their health and body composition due to its potential benefits for weight loss, improved energy levels, and overall wellbeing.”

15:13 How to create a STRONG, MEANINGFUL “WHY” in your health journey to establish a healthy, sustainable mindset from the very beginning.

16:13 Stephene’s definition of the carnivore diet.

19:38 Advice to those who are “addicted to sweets” and “can’t imagine giving up that regular glass of wine.”

20:50 CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED WITH THE CARNIVORE DIET “Remember, your mindset is just as important as your diet when it comes to improving your health and body composition.”

23:30 The difference between CRAVINGS and HUNGER SIGNALS; how to identify which is which and advice on how to eliminate addictive substances from your diet.

27:13 CHAPTER 3: TRANSITIONING TO THE CARNIVORE DIET - How do your clients see the best results generally, cutting all plants cold turkey or taking them out one at a time?

34:38 REMOVING FIBER: Advice on what to expect and how to respond during this adjustment process.

41:18 The BEST WAY TO COOK DUCK EGGS!

42:02 CHAPTER 4: OPTIMIZING YOUR CARNIVORE DIET “When starting the carnivore diet, it’s important to include a variety of animal-based foods to ensure you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs.”

47:48 The importance of talking through your emotions.

48:18 Taylor’s birthday dinner = giant NY strip steaks!

49:00 Discovering how much MEAT VARIETY is optimal in your meal plan. Micky & Wendy’s results from strict elimination. How to determine whether you thrive best on variety or strict routine.

52:00 CHAPTER 5: FINE-TUNING YOUR CARNIVORE DIET “The most important aspect of tracking your progress on the Carnivore Diet is PAYING ATTENTION TO HOW YOU FEEL.”

53:03 TRACKING KETONES: Is this necessary for what you want to accomplish?

55:38 A powerful analogy to understand how much fat weighs vs. how much protein weighs.

57:19 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES “The sudden shift from a diet high in carbohydrates and fiber to one that is primarily meat-based can be a shock to your digestive system.”

59:51 All about BONE BROTH.

01:03:02 Why a CARNIVORE DIET is NOT DEFICIENT IN VITAMIN C.

01:05:09 How to respond to CRITICAL QUESTIONS and REMARKS from skeptics.

01:07:44 BRIBERY & FRAUD: How we’ve been LIED TO about how to properly understand CHOLESTEROL.

01:12:25 “Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Associated with Statin Use: A Disproportionality Analysis of the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System.” Standalone statin drugs were each associated with significantly elevated RORs for ALS, with RORs from 9.1 to 107.

01:16:01 The TRUE CORRELATION between LDL, HDL, & TRIGLYCERIDE and HEART DISEASE. How to properly interpret data from trustworthy sources with OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE THAT LDL DOES NOT CAUSE HEART DISEASE: [please see the notes on our YOUTUBE VIDEO for the full list of studies Stephen referenced as there is insufficient space on audio platforms to post the citations. thanks!]

01:17:46 Advice for a friend who is afraid to consume DUCK EGGS because they are HIGH IN FAT.

01:19:20 CHAPTER 7: SUSTAINING YOUR CARNIVORE LIFESTYLE “One way to celebrate your successes is by setting small, achievable goals for yourself and tracking your progress. For example, you could aim to incorporate more GRASS-FED MEATS into your diet, or commit to getting a certain number of hours of quality sleep each night.” Advice on CELEBRATING YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS!

01:25:05 Where to get in touch with Stephen and his content! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiU4dBtAo50 EBOOK: https://stan.store/Carnivoredietresults/p/how2bcarnivore WEBSITE: https://www.theukcarnivore.com/