397. Can Eating Too Much Fat Make You Gain Weight on Carnivore?

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Can eating more fat stall weight loss, even on a zero-carb carnivore diet? In this episode, Judy Cho sits down with Craig Emmerich to examine why some people lose weight effortlessly on carnivore or keto while others gain weight, struggle with hunger, or see their metabolic health worsen. They discuss dietary fat, protein intake, calories, leptin resistance, muscle loss, fasting, thyroid function, hormones, and why postmenopausal women may respond differently than men.

The conversation also moves beyond macros into the limits of diet itself. Craig shares what years of strict carnivore could and could not resolve in his own experience with Lyme disease, mold illness, CIRS, inflammation, and chronic pain. This episode challenges several popular carnivore claims while offering a more individualized framework for weight loss, body composition, metabolic health, and long-term healing.

We discuss the following: 

• The fat debate
• The Randall effect
• Fat gain without carbs?
• Stress, cortisol, and obesity
• Fat threshold explained
• Practical protein and fat targets
• Leaner carnivore satiety
• Nutrition misinformation online
• Adjusting fat intake
• Why carnivore harder isn't the answer
• Why some people leave carnivore
• Where to start for complex cases 

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Why Diet Alone May not be Enough - Lyme, CIRS and Autoimmune Interview with Craig Emmerich
• Keto Maria Website
• The Art of Metabolic Health Book

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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

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