The carnivore diet has one of the simplest rules of any diet: eat only animal products. No fruits, no vegetables, no grains. Just meat, eggs, and some dairy if you tolerate it. Simple to understand — not always easy to execute in the first two weeks.

Step 1: Get Bloodwork Done First

Before you change anything, visit your doctor and get a full blood panel — cholesterol (full lipid panel), glucose, insulin, kidney function, vitamin D, and magnesium. This gives you something to compare against at 90 days. Don't skip this step. The data will be invaluable.

Step 2: Clear Your Kitchen

Remove temptations. Donate or store bread, pasta, snacks, sweets, and anything processed. Stock up on what you'll eat: ribeye steaks, ground beef (80/20), eggs, butter, bacon, and bone broth. Having the right food available removes all decision fatigue.

Step 3: Plan Your First Week

  • Breakfast: 3–4 eggs scrambled in butter + 2–3 bacon strips
  • Lunch: 200g ground beef patties + generous salt
  • Dinner: Ribeye steak cooked in butter + cup of bone broth
  • If hungry: Hard boiled eggs or more ground beef

Step 4: Manage the Adaptation Phase

Days 3–10 will be the hardest. This is the "carnivore flu" — similar to keto flu — and it's completely normal. Your body is switching from glucose to fat as its primary fuel source. Here's how to get through it:

  • Add 1–2 teaspoons of salt to your food and water daily
  • Take 300mg magnesium glycinate before bed
  • Drink a cup of bone broth daily
  • Eat enough fat — don't restrict calories
  • Stay hydrated but don't overdrink plain water
🛒 Shopping List for Week 1

2kg ground beef (80/20) · 2 ribeye steaks · 500g bacon · 24 eggs · 250g butter (grass-fed if possible) · 200g beef liver · 1 litre bone broth · Sea salt · Magnesium glycinate supplement

Step 5: Commit to 30 Days

Don't judge the diet before 30 days. Most benefits appear in weeks 3 and 4. Energy improves, appetite stabilizes, and mental clarity returns. Many people want to quit in week one — push through it. The adaptation phase is temporary and what comes after is worth it.

Step 6: Retest at 90 Days

Go back to your doctor at 90 days and repeat the same blood panel. Compare the numbers. Most people see improved triglycerides, improved HDL, better glucose, and meaningful weight loss. Use this data to decide whether to continue long term.