What Is the Carnivore Diet Really Doing?
Let’s get one thing straight — the Carnivore Diet isn’t magic. It’s just a very fancy way of saying: you’re now eating less food. That “success” you feel? It’s because your calorie intake just tanked. You dropped the carbs, fruits, veggies, snacks, and all things fun… and your body went into a giant deficit.
The weight loss you see early on?
That’s mostly water and muscle. Not fat. Not sustainability. And certainly not healing.
The Real Metabolic Fallout
Your metabolism isn’t just a calorie calculator. It’s your engine — and the Carnivore Diet throws sludge in the system.
When you eliminate carbs and fiber, your metabolism begins to downregulate. You lose gut health support, hormonal balance, blood sugar regulation, and more.
Signs you’re feeling it:
- Constant fatigue
- Cravings
- Sluggish digestion
- Sleep disturbances
- Plateaued weight loss
Even worse? Once you add back real food, your body stores it — fast. Because you didn’t repair your metabolism… you just pushed it further into survival mode.
Why This Diet Backfires Hard (And Fast)
Sure, you might feel “cleaner” or lighter… but that’s because you’re underfed. The Carnivore Diet cuts everything except meat, and with no balance, your body starts clinging to fat instead of letting it go.
The second you try to eat like a normal human again (aka — have a birthday cupcake or eat out with your gal pals), you’re hit with fast weight regain and the gut punch of thinking, “I messed up.”
But YOU didn’t mess up — the diet failed you.
The Sustainable Strategy That Actually Works
Here’s what I teach my Beautiful Peaches inside BPM:
✅ Learn how to track macros without obsessing
✅ Eat carbs to fuel energy, recovery, and muscle tone
✅ Reverse diet to rebuild your metabolism before cutting
✅ Adjust macros as your body adapts — to avoid plateaus
✅ Enjoy your dang life (and food!) without guilt
If you’re not sure where your metabolism stands or if you’re ready to cut, I recommend starting with the Heal Your Metabolism Starter Kit. It helps you figure out if you need a reverse diet, where your intake sits, and how to move forward.
Related Episodes for Extra Support
→ “What is a Reverse Diet and How Does It Work?” gives a full breakdown of what a reverse actually is — and why it helps.
→ “Why You Gain Weight When You Just Look at Carbs” explains how carb fear shows up — and how to rewire that mindset.
My Final Science-Backed Thoughts
The Carnivore Diet works for fast weight drops (that lead to fast weight regain)— but not for sustainable fat loss. If you’re done with trendy fads that mess with your body, it’s time to heal your metabolism, fuel your body with balance, and finally stop starting over.
