Hey there! My name’s Jake, and I decided to do something wild: I went full carnivore for 30 days.
That’s right—no fruits, no veggies, no grains. Just meat. All day, every day.
Why? I’ve been feeling tired, bloated, and honestly kind of foggy lately. I hit the gym a few times a week, but my energy was crashing mid-workout, and my recovery was slow. I kept hearing people in fitness circles talk about the carnivore diet—how going all-in on meat helped them cut fat, boost mental clarity, and feel stronger than ever.
So I figured, why not me?
Here’s my diary of the first 14 days. The good, the weird, the cravings—I’m laying it all out.
Day 1–3: Breaking Up with Bread
The first three days were rough. Not gonna lie.
I was used to starting my day with eggs and toast, snacking on fruit, and having something like rice or pasta with dinner. Cutting all that out cold turkey was a shock to the system. My meals now looked like this:
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Breakfast: Ribeye and eggs
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Lunch: Ground beef patties
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Dinner: Flat iron steak or grilled chicken breasts
I felt a bit sluggish, like my body was wondering where the carbs went. I also had a slight headache and some cravings—mostly sugar. But I stayed strong. Lots of water. A little black coffee. No cheating.
By Day 3, I noticed I wasn’t hungry between meals. I used to snack all the time. Now? I was full and satisfied.
Day 4–7: Fatigue...Then Focus
Day 4 hit me like a wall. I was dragging at the gym—barely got through my workout. It felt like my body was switching gears, maybe starting to run on fat instead of carbs. A trainer buddy told me this was called the “keto flu” and totally normal.
Then, like flipping a switch, Day 6 came with a surprise: mental clarity. I was more alert, more focused. No afternoon crash. I wasn’t jittery. I just felt clear.
And here’s something else: my digestion improved. No bloating, no gas, no weird stomach rumbles. I didn’t expect that at all. Eating only meat actually made my gut feel better?
Weird, but amazing.
Day 8–10: Cravings vs. Cravings
By now, I’d gotten into the groove. I wasn’t missing bread or rice as much. Still had a craving or two when I walked past a bakery, but it passed quickly.
Instead of craving sweets, I started craving more steak. Not kidding. My body felt like it just wanted fuel—and meat was hitting the spot.
Physically, I felt stronger. Not necessarily lifting more yet, but I had more endurance. Less time resting between sets. More motivation to push hard.
Day 11–14: Energy On Point
I was waking up with more energy, not needing caffeine to function. My sleep? Deeper. No tossing and turning. I was recovering faster from workouts—less soreness, more drive.
And the scale? Down 5 pounds. Without tracking calories or macros.
My skin even started looking clearer. Not something I expected, but hey, I’ll take it.
Coming Next Week: Part 2 – The Final 16 Days
So that’s the first half of my 30-day carnivore experiment. Honestly? It’s been eye-opening. My body feels cleaner, leaner, and more fueled than it has in a long time.
But I’ve still got two more weeks to go. What will happen with cravings, gym performance, and mental focus? Will I miss plants? Will I go back to a “normal” diet?
Stay tuned for Part 2 next week—I’ll take you through Days 15–30 and share my full results, final thoughts, and whether I’ll keep living that meat life or go back to the land of carbs.
