What a Typical Day Looks Like on the Carnivore Diet

(And Why It Works for Me)

When I first started the Carnivore way of eating, I thought it might be restrictive. No plants? No fruit (or very little)? No nuts, seeds, or my beloved cacao powder and sweet potatoes? But after months of eating animal-based, I’ve learned that not only is it sustainable—it’s satisfying, nutrient-dense, and freeing.

Today I’m sharing ideas on what I eat in a day, the three main categories I focus on, and how I decide whether to do one meal a day (OMAD), two meals a day (TMAD), or something in between.

The Three Main Food Categories I Eat From

On carnivore, I keep it simple. My plate is built around animal protein, eggs & dairy, and animal-based fats.

1. Animal Protein

This is the foundation. I rotate my proteins to keep things interesting and hit a broad nutrient profile:

• Beef: Ribeye, chuck roast, ground beef, brisket

• Seafood: Wild-caught salmon, shrimp, scallops, tuna

• Bacon: I love bacon

• Chicken & Pork (as condiments): I don’t eat these daily, but sometimes I’ll use a slice of pork belly  or roasted chicken thighs for variety

• Sausages: I choose clean, minimal-ingredient sausages for a quick meal. Trader Joe's has some of my favorites.

2. Eggs, Butter, & Dairy

Eggs are my go-to for easy meals and snacks. I prefer pasture-raised when possible.

• Eggs:  scrambled in butter with ground beef, or baked into egg bites, Carnivore Only now!

• Butter: I use grass-fed butter generously—for cooking and flavor

• Dairy: I tolerate small amounts well, so I’ll enjoy cream in my Fat Blaster Brain Booster coffee a few times a week (but just butter and cream now!), cheese, preferably raw or goat, along with cheddar, Gruyère, Parmesan, or the somel full-fat Greek yogurt, and my Divine Carnivore Cheesecake

3. Bone Broth & Nutrient Boosters

I sip bone broth for gut health, hydration, and extra minerals. Sometimes I’ll add collagen powder for a protein boost.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

My eating schedule depends on my hunger, energy needs, and activity level. Carnivore gives me the flexibility to listen to my body instead of the clock.

One Meal a Day (OMAD)

If I’m feeling completely satisfied from the day before, I might skip breakfast and lunch, then have a large early dinner:

• 16 oz ribeye steak cooked in butter

• 3 eggs scrambled in tallow

• Side of shrimp sautéed in garlic butter

Two Meals a Day (TMAD)

If I wake up hungry, I’ll split my meals:

• Meal 1: 3 eggs scrambled in butter with some ground beef + 4 slices clean bacon + 1 cup bone broth

• Meal 2: Ground beef patties topped with cheese + with 2-3 other meats on the side

Coffee? Tea? Dairy?

Yes, I drink coffee with butter and heavy cream, depending on the day. I also enjoy a daily cup of black tea to offset my oxalate dumping issues, as of August 2025, anyway. Dairy is a personal choice—some people find it stalls fat loss, while others (like me) handle it well in moderation.

Why Carnivore Works for Me

• Satiation: I can fast effortlessly because my meals are nutrient-dense.

• Simplicity: No complicated tracking—just eating from my approved food list.

• Consistency: I no longer deal with cravings or blood sugar swings.

Final Tip: Find your own rhythm. Whether it’s OMAD, TMAD, or three smaller meals, the beauty of carnivore is that it’s customizable.

Visit My YouTube Carnivore Playlist for more on my journey!

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