I Quit Everything But BEEF for 17 Days
In a Nutshell
A woman lost 12 pounds in 17 days on the Lion Diet after her weight loss stalled on a broader carnivore diet due to hidden dairy and caffeine intake. She eliminated severe leg swelling, hot flashes, night sweats, PMS symptoms, back pain, and inflammation while experiencing dramatically improved energy, mobility, and sleep. She recommends the Lion Diet as an elimination tool to break plateaus and reset when standard carnivore stops delivering results.
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The speaker spent 17 days on the Lion Diet, the most restrictive diet they have tried, sharing their experience from a female perspective. They have followed the meat-eater diet for over two years, experiencing both ups and downs, and facing health challenges specific to being a woman.
The most significant change noticed is the reduction of water weight in the legs. The speaker has not seen their legs look this good since before giving birth to triplets 19 years ago. The legs now appear normal with no swelling in the ankles. This improvement allows the speaker to feel comfortable wearing shorts for the first time since their children were born.
Much of the weight lost is recognized as water weight, but the speaker emphasizes feeling better regardless. Mood has improved significantly compared to the meat-eater diet. Sleep quality has also improved substantially during the Lion Diet period.
The speaker is going through perimenopause. While the meat-eater diet was better than the standard American diet for managing symptoms, the Lion Diet has provided additional benefits including better sleep with less tossing and turning. Hot flashes have stopped completely - the speaker no longer throws blankets off and re-covers within five minutes or sweats throughout the night.
The speaker was previously a complete vegetarian who hated meat - the smell, sight, source, and how it ended up on their plate. They observed their husband Carrie flourishing on the meat-eater diet for two years before attempting it themselves. Their first attempt failed as they could not tolerate the smell of meat being prepared at home and essentially starved themselves for two weeks.
After the failed first attempt, the speaker committed to trying again and has now followed a meat-based diet for over two years, eating no vegetables or fruit. They report feeling wonderful and are happy with their decision to make the change.
The speaker is a larger-bodied woman who needs to lose more weight than others. Daily food choices vary: some days involve fasting, other days include two or three burgers, and sometimes slow-cooked meats like beef shoulder prepared with salt, water, and butter. They add butter to meals because they need extra fat and cannot yet eat pieces of fat directly. This approach has been nicknamed the "Lion Butter Diet."
The speaker does not eat steaks frequently and therefore does not get much fat from their meat. They add substantial butter to compensate. They mention craving eggs intensely, stating they would "punch someone in the face" for a stuffed or boiled egg, but remain committed to completing 30 days on the Lion Diet.
The speaker recommends watching the documentary "Healing Humanity," available at healinghumanity.movie, describing it as inspiring with amazing people featured. They credit this documentary as another source of inspiration.
The speaker lost 12 pounds in 17 days on the Lion Diet. They documented their starting weight and took before photos but are embarrassed to reveal specific numbers. They forgot to take measurements but noticed clothes fitting differently - a shirt purchased from Goodwill just two weeks prior now appears too large, making them look pregnant.
The speaker's face appears much thinner and smoother. They previously had significant acne issues, which have improved. Their eyes look brighter and they report enjoying life more. While these benefits were present on the meat-based diet, the Lion Diet has enhanced these effects further.
The speaker has suffered from severe PMS since age 11 and is now 46 years old. They experienced years of headaches, migraines, and lymphedema, and were constantly tired. The carnivore diet helped significantly, but the Lion Diet has proven even more effective for these symptoms.
The speaker discovered that consuming coffee, cheese, and dairy products was hindering their progress. They had been drinking coffee (which they never consumed previously) with increasing amounts of cream until it became half coffee and half cream, consumed twice daily.
The speaker stopped drinking coffee abruptly, which they do not recommend. They experienced severe migraines and felt unwell during withdrawal. They then switched to tea before realizing most teas contain caffeine, leading to another abrupt cessation and additional withdrawal symptoms.
The speaker now drinks only water and sparkling water (Perrier mentioned as their favorite). They report being satisfied with plain water. Their husband noticed the change, commenting "Oh, finally it happened" when observing their appreciation for water.
The speaker advises trying the Lion Diet if experiencing weight loss difficulties, plateaus, desire for more weight loss, improved wellbeing, or relief from period symptoms and perimenopause. They suggest gradually reducing problematic foods rather than stopping abruptly if not ready for full commitment.
The speaker reports significantly increased energy levels. They now perform physical tasks they previously avoided, including moving dried wood to the side of the house for winter use, working on goat pens and chicken coops without assistance. They walk their dog Baxter daily, something they would never have done before.
After only 17 days on the Lion Diet, the speaker can walk much more easily. They previously had a severe limp and would say "Oh, my back" upon waking, sitting like an elderly person. Now they can get up and jump out of bed without pain. They can bend over and pick things up without discomfort.
The speaker identifies the biggest change as waking up without any pain. Despite following the meat-based diet for two years, they were still suffering from insulin resistance and significant inflammation. The Lion Diet has eliminated these issues.
The speaker's dog Pax is 11 years old (almost 12) and in excellent condition on a carnivore diet. The speaker prepares ground chicken with gizzards and other organs for the dog weekly. They note that all carnivorous animals on their property eat meat, while their goats - described as the "dumbest creatures" - do not eat meat.
The speaker encourages viewers to document their progress by writing the word "diet" in comments. They recommend keeping notes, taking pictures, and tracking changes to look back on progress. They plan to continue the Lion Diet until day 30 to evaluate whether to continue or return to a meat-only diet.
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