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The WORST Carnivore Mistakes to AVOID (Eat This) | Dr. Shawn Baker

2025-08-12 Education
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Jesse Chappus
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Optimizing Health and Performance on the Carnivore Diet with Dr. Shawn Baker

Master the common pitfalls of transitioning to the carnivore diet and learn how Dr. Shawn Baker defines athletic success and functional longevity beyond standard lab markers.

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  • Adopt sufficient calories initially to prevent fatigue and hair loss associated with undernourishment.
  • Prioritize fat intake, as it fuels daily activities, and understand that hunger signals become more subtle in ketosis.
  • Re-evaluate traditional metrics like LDL cholesterol, recognizing that diabetes and functional capacity are stronger indicators of risk.

This discussion details Dr. Shawn Baker’s nearly decade-long experience with a high-protein, largely beef-based approach. Readers gain actionable insights into exercise benchmarks for aging, the dynamic nature of blood lipids based on recent empirical data, and practical strategies for dietary transition based on individual health status.

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If you enjoy hearing all about the carnivore diet with Dr. Shawn Baker, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr. Sean O'Mara, which you can find here 👉 https://youtu.be/lT_5ouXhZO4 Dr. Shawn Baker is an MD tackling chronic health conditions through nutrition and lifestyle. He's the author of The Carnivore Diet and founder of Revero. Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseChappus (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - The biggest carnivore mistakes 08:58 - What Shawn eats on a typical day 16:46 - Shawn’s apple experiment results 30:55 - Is testing actually worth it? 38:42 - Why you might be seeing less ketones 45:38 - Are organ meats necessary? 53:23 - Dairy could be making you fat 1:01:59 - How to go carnivore 1:12:17 - Are you overexercising? 1:21:08 - Food quality 101 Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/665 Listen & subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id921854276 ✩ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A1vpgPVZTSEs70d2KTpk1 Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Website: https://jessechappus.com ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessechappusshow #drshawnbaker #jessechappus #carnivorediet About the Podcast Jesse Chappus has in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders from around the world. Topics include lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, self-help, sleep, meditation, spirituality and so much more. Tune in weekly to take your health to the next level!

Top Comments (10)

@JanRiffler 2025-08-12

I used to live to eat. Now I eat to live. Carnivore forever.

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@PhiIosophyGeek 2025-08-12

Carnivore for 5 years, NEVER going back.

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@JesseChappus 2025-08-12

Thanks for watching this episode with Dr. Shawn Baker! If you're finding it valuable, please let me know by hitting the LIKE button on the video. I really appreciate the support 🙏 -Jesse 💙

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@anotheryou218 2025-08-12

Carnivore means never having to eat less than you want. I would imagine that could be a difficult adjustment for people who have been "dieting" for years and restricting their intake. It's a new world once you realize there is no need to restrict.

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@joevelasquez2757 2025-08-12

Great podcast Jesse! I love the recaps you do after your guests answer your questions. So organized

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@getter_done 2025-08-12

Dr Shawn Baker! 😃 just listening to another “excellent” 🏆 conversation Jesse & Dr Baker 👏🏽👏🏽

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@ChryscottPeters 2025-09-03

I'm a 51 year old female who changed my physical and mental health 6 years ago eating a ketogenic lifestyle. Over the last 3 years, I've been mainly eating a carnivore diet. I started lifting heavy & strength training over 2 years ago. I'm thriving, and September 19th, 2025, will be my Ketoversary! ✌️ ❤️ 💪

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@andredaedone7732 2025-08-13

I am 70 and I do not have any joint or health issues. I don't sprint but I use a Rower and Concept 2 Bike that sits in my living room. I don't lift heavy but I have a home gym that I use that I built in place of my master bedroom. The key is not to go overboard.

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@markdeffebach8112 2025-08-15

8 weeks in, I lost 10 lbs without changing activity level (moderately active), waste less time preparing and eating food, am becoming more productive, my motivation is up, I'm cutting back on suppliments to manage RA (expecting to eliminate suppliments at some point), feelling less and less AuDHD. I feel like I'm taking control of my life back.

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@S64219 2025-10-03

Love me some liver and kidneys and heart. Grew up eating them. ❤

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