At 263 lbs and an estimated 33% body fat (over 70 lbs of fat), I’ve experienced a significant reduction in hunger since starting the carnivore diet 24 days ago.
This has led me to an epiphany about how my body regulates itself on this diet.
This sensation is similar to what people describe when using medications like Ozempic.
When I consume nutrient-dense foods like meat, eggs, and grass-fed butter, my body’s leptin response is significantly higher than it would be if I had a lower body fat percentage, say 10%.
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Managing hunger and weight with a higher body fat percentage is not challenging thanks to hormone balance.
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