What I Wish I Knew Before Going Carnivore

Honest advice from 16 years in…

If I could sit down with my 25-year-old self—the one counting celery sticks and crying on the scale—I’d have so much to say. In this week’s My Zero Carb Life episode, I’m sharing the raw truth about what I’ve learned since going from low-carb to full carnivore. It’s not just about losing weight—it’s about reclaiming your life, your peace, and your purpose. This is for the woman who keeps trying and failing, who wonders why she still feels stuck, and who needs someone to say, “Hey, you’re not broken.”

The Scale Is Not Your Boss

Let’s get this out of the way: the scale is a punk. Even when I was doing everything “right,” there were days (okay, months) when it refused to cooperate. Weight loss is not always the first sign of healing. Sometimes it’s clearer skin, calmer digestion, or just waking up without dread.

Healing Isn’t Linear (And That’s Okay)

Progress doesn’t move in a straight line. Life comes in seasons—of stress, motherhood, grief, change. Whether it’s falling off the box jump (yep, that happened) or pausing to catch your breath, the point is: you can pick it back up again. Start simple. Stack your wins.

You’re Not Alone, Even If You Feel Like It

In the beginning, I felt like the lone weirdo eating burger patties while everyone else tore into the bread basket. But over time, I found my people. Now I get to walk alongside hundreds of carnivores every month—real humans, doing the real work. And you can find your tribe too.

You Are Worth the Effort

You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start. Whether you’re on day one or day one-hundred, you are worthy of excellent nutrition, a peaceful body, and a clearer mind. You don’t need permission to heal—but in case you were waiting for it? You’ve got it.

Ready to find your people?