When I first started this journey, I thought it was just about “eating meat.” But over time, my body has become a finely tuned machine. I’ve learned that not all protein is created equal when it comes to keeping me full, focused, and fueled. I was going to do a recipe page, but that felt inauthentic as I rarely use recipes. I like to keep it simple and I just cook my meat with my slow cooker, air fryer, frying pan or BBQ in summer. The variety is in which meat I cook, but I rarely try the carnivore recipes. Although I have tried carnivore Icecream, and cloud bread. And I do plan to try chicken crust for pizza. But mostly I am just in love with steak.
The Power of Ruminant Meat
If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: Ruminant meat is my foundation. I’ve noticed a massive difference in how I feel based on what I eat for lunch. If I have chicken, I’m often “shaky” and starving by dinner. If I have a non-ruminant meat for dinner, I don’t sleep well and feel hungry all night.
But when I eat steak, everything changes. Steak is like the new candy for me! I never tire of it, and it provides a level of satiety that nothing else can match. Obviously my favourite steak is Ribeye…how could it not be. It is the most delicious cut of steak I have ever eaten. However my bank account will not allow me to eat it as often as I would like. So I did find that if you buy a blade roast, and cut it up like steaks, it tastes very similar to a Ribeye but at an easier cost to swallow.
My Daily Routine & Listening to My Body
One of the most amazing parts of this lifestyle is not being obsessed with food. I don’t eat if I’m not hungry.
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Morning: I rarely need breakfast. If I work out early, I’ll have a couple of boiled eggs to get me through.
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Lunch: If I’m working from home, a steak (with or without eggs) keeps me full for the rest of the day.
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Dinner: Often, I’ll just fast until lunch the next day. If I do feel like a lighter meal, I’ll have some shrimp or chicken in the early evening.
Variety is the Spice of Life
While red meat is my focus, I love variety. I regularly include:
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Wild Game & Others: Lamb, deer, goat, turkey, and shrimp.
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Pork: I stick to pork belly so I can control the ingredients (no sugars or chemicals). I enjoy pork chops or shoulder steaks, but I stay away from ham because of the heavy processing.
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Eggs: These are a huge staple for me. However, quality matters. I’ve learned that my body rejects low-quality eggs. I stick to Farmers Markets or Halal shops; the one time I tried “convenience” eggs from a big-box store, the taste and the way they made me feel were completely off.
Fats, Seasonings, and Cooking
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The Fats: Butter is my go-to. I’m also excited to start using more beef tallow now that I’ve found a local butcher who sells it affordably! I do use a tiny bit of avocado oil spray for my air fryer—it’s not animal-based, but it’s a safer choice than toxic seed oils.
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Seasonings: Salt is my constant companion. I occasionally use other spices, though I try to be careful about hidden preservatives.
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The Dairy Pivot: I love zero carb hard cheddar and heavy whipping cream, and they were part of my journey when I lost the most weight. However, since I hit a weight loss plateau, I’ve decided to cut dairy for a while to see if I can get the scale moving again.
The Mindset Shift
It is truly amazing to realize that the “junk food” I used to crave doesn’t even taste good anymore. My body can now tell the difference between high-quality fuel and everything else. When you feed your body what it actually needs, the cravings disappear, and the enjoyment of real food begins.