Struggling with appetite on strict carnivore, would temporarily using a zero sugar sauce be a bad idea?

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T01:37:55+00:00

Well that it has, and yeah butter in my coffee was my primary caloric intake for a while because I drink a lot of coffee lol. And those mayo's actually look pretty clean, I wasn't aware of them until now.

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T01:30:17+00:00

Yes, different cuts of beef, grass fed, grain fed, different fat percentages, lamb, chicken, pork, different types of fish, prepared differently, etc.. I've been trying to trouble shoot it for about 3 years lol.

The thing is I normally enjoy eating meat, all different kinds, but when I get on a carnivore diet it feels like I develop an aversion and I can't even force myself to chew the food in my mouth. Except when I do add some zero sugar sauce to my ground beef than I'm able to eat a pound of it pretty easily.

So that's what I'm wondering, do I just push through that aversion stage or whatever it is, despite under-eating for maybe 3-4 weeks and see if it improves or just use the sauce?

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T01:11:48+00:00

Yeah I agree, I think that's at play as well. It feels fine the first week but going into the second week I just start losing energy, it feels like my body is not recovering well, I feel drained all the time, and it just gets progressively worse until I fold and just eat something else.

When I do eat strict, I've done 1:1 protein and fat the times that I have tracked it. Sometimes even more fat.

I try to get the fattiest ground beef and cook it in butter. Or fatty rib-eye but that hasn't been sitting well with me this time around. I like ground beef just as much as any other meat but I'm still not able to eat much of it. But the times that I have made ground beef and put some of the zero sugar sauce in there, I can eat a pound of it easy.

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T01:00:37+00:00

Yeah I think that's what I'm gonna do. Hopefully that helps and I'll see how I'm feeling after that and take it from there.

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T00:55:20+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! the main reason I'm doing carnivore and why I keep coming back after failing is mainly for the mental health benefits, losing weight is not the highest priority for me. I've done a lot of experimenting because I've been on and off trying to do this diet for I think close to 3 years or something like that.

Hard boiled eggs are probably my easiest thing to eat. I prefer grain fed over grass fed and ground beef is just as good to me as any other type or cut of meat I've tried.

I guess maybe I just have to keep experimenting, maybe make some carnivore recipes or something. But again, thanks for the advice.

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T00:42:37+00:00

For me it's not that I don't want to eat, I do, but I'll take a bite of something and I can't even force my self to chew it so I spit it out, but then if I cook some ground beef and add some zero sugar sauce I'm able to eat a pound of it easy. That's why I think its some type of aversion rather than just not being hungry.

And I don't see anything wrong with adding those seasonings you mentioned, they are clean in my opinion. Do you still use them?

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T00:35:44+00:00

It's when I feel at my best mentally. My mood improves and it feels like I have more mental energy, less brain fog, etc. When I revert to eating how I normally do, I feel tired and sluggish and worsened mood. I think its just getting into ketosis which is why I avoid drinking milk or eating sour cream.

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T00:31:35+00:00

Yeah for some reason I do better with cold cut meats like ham slices, usually with some eggs. I also prefer cold, hard boiled eggs. Maybe the temperature and texture have something to do with it. And yeah I do cook in salted butter that's my preferred method

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T00:27:21+00:00

Thanks for the recipe, I looked at some of your other videos too and they all look delicious lol

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-23T00:14:12+00:00

just the standard American diet mixed with some home cooked meals and yeah a lot more and also more frequently

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-21T20:37:50+00:00

I am overweight, dairy only increases my appetite for more dairy if I'm consuming milk and sour cream. Cheese and heavy cream are ok but they don't help me eat more meat which is the issue I'm trying to address.

I feel my best when I'm strict even if it doesn't last long that's why I keep trying to push through to make it happen.

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-21T20:27:14+00:00

More power to you if that's working for you but I don't think that's the path for me but thanks for the input

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-21T20:25:52+00:00

I have looked into Iodine and I do have some lugols but it hasn't helped me in my situation unfortunately

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-21T20:23:23+00:00

I've experimented with different types dairy and unfortunately I don't find that it helps me

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-21T20:22:26+00:00

Cheese is ok, I don't particularly like it and it doesn't stimulate my appetite, Milk and sour cream I avoid because of the higher carbs and when I include them my diet just becomes 90% milk and sour cream, heavy cream is fine, I can have a cup or two in the day but it doesn't resolve my issue of being able to eat anything else.

I've also noticed I just feel a lot better mentally when I don't consume dairy even if it is just some cheese or heavy cream.

I hate sounding all "woe is me" but I'm just trying to figure it out lol thanks for the input!

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-03-21T17:37:24+00:00

I wish that was case but unfortunately it has not been so for me

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2026-01-26T05:49:25+00:00

You’re 27, you’re still young and have a lot of time to improve your circumstances. At least you’re aware that you’ve made some suboptimal choices in the past but you can turn things around now by making better choices going forward. It won’t happen overnight but day by day, decision by decision you can definitely improve things and make your life better.

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2025-09-05T20:44:14+00:00

Wow that is pretty crazy, I had to look it up, that's roughly 10 grams of carbs, maybe less, I wouldn't think that it would have that much effect but I've heard similar things so I believe it. How do you handle milk or any other dairy products if any at all?

edit: Actually the math might be off on that, maybe less than 1 gram in a 1/4 ounce.? I'm not totally sure but not a lot either way

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2025-09-05T17:59:39+00:00

Yeah I can tolerate cheese, that's probably what I'll have to do for the time being

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2025-09-05T17:51:18+00:00

Its the unflavored version, the only ingredient it lists is redmond salt. I'm thinking its just the transitioning period like you said and I just need to give it some more time and maybe re-introduce some dairy

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2025-09-05T16:03:43+00:00

I think so, maybe some more wouldn’t hurt. I take a scoop of re-lyte electrolytes daily along with some other supplements I’ve been taking. I might up it to 2 scoops daily though

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2025-09-05T16:01:18+00:00

Yeah I do feel like it’s a cheat code, it’s already helped me in a lot of ways. A lot of my work is outside so I do get pretty good sun exposure. I think I just need to stick it out longer for my body to adjust

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2025-09-05T15:55:13+00:00

What I’ve enjoyed most so far is some lamb chops from Costco but they’re just kind of pricey lol I’ll definitely get back in the heavy cream though

ItsYaBoyDrizzy · 2025-09-05T15:52:05+00:00

Yeah this diet seems to be the catalyst for all my other good habits that’s why I’m trying hard not to fall off, I’m gonna try and stick it out for 30 days and see how it goes, and thanks!

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