05.26.2023 - By Dr. Shawn Baker
In 2015, Rick, suffering from high blood pressure and poor metabolic health, was put on medication. He later developed aggressive prostate cancer and underwent surgery. Despite being cancer-free, his metabolic health worsened, nearing obesity and showing signs of diabetes. Rick decided to overhaul his diet, transitioning to a ketogenic, then a near-carnivorous diet, following his son's successful weight control regime. His health improved dramatically: he lost 85 pounds, his blood glucose normalized, his hypertension was controlled without medication, and his gout and lactose intolerance disappeared. Despite initial weight loss leading to a slower metabolism, adjusting his meal frequency and focusing on protein intake helped maintain his health. Rick now has a healthier lifestyle, is tested for cancer twice yearly, and attributes his improved health primarily to dietary changes. Rick on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rickcartwright/ and https://www.instagram.com/carnivore.rick/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:54 Introductions 03:21 Sudden weight gain 05:08 Original loss of weight 05:49 Health scare at 50 08:13 Prostate cancer diagnosis 10:08 Other health concerns 13:54 Start of shift to carnivore 15:00 Carnivore diet 17:21 Training on carnivore 20:20 Hunger levels on carnivore 23:21 Response from health professionals 25:04 Original reason for weight gain 28:11 Response from people about carnivore diet 30:50 Current status of carnivore diet 32:54 Carnivore diet effects on aging 35:03 Wife's response to carnivore diet 35:58 Sleep quality on carnivore 37:53 Getting off blood pressure meds 41:37 Strength levels at 65 on carnivore 43:23 Financial impact of carnivore 45:30 Honey on the carnivore diet 47:36 Energy levels as a carnivore 50:26 Doctor visits on carnivore 52:49 Where to find Rick See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree