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The Carnivore Fat Mistake That Could Be Keeping You Stuck with Linda Salant

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Key takeaways

Wellness and Self-Improvement

Key wellness + sustainability takeaways (Linda Salant / “Carnitarian”)

1) Avoid “fat stacking” (focus protein-forward instead of piling on fat)

A common carnivore mistake is stacking extra fat on top of already-fatty foods, e.g. ribeye + butter + cheese. This can lead to “energy toxicity” (too much dietary energy/fat), causing:

  • Weight gain or inability to reach goals
  • Feeling sluggish or needing naps after eating
  • Bathroom issues after meals (possible fat intolerance/overload)

Practical guidance

  • Prefer protein-forward meals for most people (protein supports body composition; fat is still the fuel).
  • Use a wider variety of cuts:
    • Examples: sirloin, strip loin, flat iron (not only ribeye/ribs/brisket).
  • Make simple swaps instead of going ultra-strict:
    • Example: ribeye 1 night/week, then sirloin / New York strip other nights.

2) Use body composition as your primary metric (not just scale weight)

Weight stalls can be misleading. Better outcomes can include:

  • Gaining muscle
  • Losing fat
  • Improving how you look/feel even if weight doesn’t drop fast

3) Tune macros slightly to break stalls: “more protein, a bit less fat”

If you’re stalled, the advice given is:

  • Increase protein
  • Moderate/dial back fat slightly

Suggested macro ranges (as examples discussed):

  • Moving from something like 70/30 fat/protein toward about 60/40 (or other “less fat” adjustments).

4) Make carnivore sustainable: keep it “real food” and socially workable

Linda frames sustainability as the ability to maintain the diet long-term without making it awkward or extreme.

Key idea: include comfort + flavor while staying meat-based:

  • Spices and some seasonings are acceptable
  • Example: tomato paste with meat

Bridge the gap between:

  • the standard American diet
  • and “lion diet” (beef/salt/water) by offering delicious, practical carnivore-style meals.

5) Don’t rely on processed “carnivore convenience” foods

An early mistake Linda would avoid:

  • salami/pepperoni/deli meats as starter convenience foods.

Packaged processed meats may slow down results because of added ingredients/fillers.

6) Simple self-care/productivity habit: always have backup protein ready

For new carnivores:

  • Keep cooked meat in the fridge
  • Don’t rely on string cheese as a plan (it’s not a real “backup” food when you’re hungry).

7) Why protein-forward matters (mechanism highlights)

  • Higher protein has a higher thermic effect (supports energy burn).
  • As people age, protein needs increase to preserve/grow muscle.
  • More muscle supports a higher baseline metabolic rate.

What’s being promoted (book + resources)

The Seasoned Carnivore (book launch + content)

  • Coming out January 12
  • Emphasis:
    • protein-forward recipes
    • sustainability, real-world meal options
    • macro planning tools / worksheets

Recipe variety beyond steak, including:

  • Lasagna (using egg-white crepes technique)
  • Chicken-crust pizza
  • “Protein bagels” (shredded chicken)
  • Milk bread (milk powder-based bun)

  • Quick combos, sauces/dressings, comfort foods, desserts

  • About 107 recipes (over 100)

Pre-order + bonus possibility

  • Pre-orders available via carnitarian.com (links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books a Million).
  • Bonuses mentioned may include:
    • an interactive macro calculator website
    • extra recipes/stories

Presenters / sources

  • Linda Salant (The Carnitarian) — presenter/interviewee
  • Jenny Midich — presenter/interviewer
  • Meat Matters — show referenced in the subtitles
  • Emerald Lagosi — referenced as an example of “more fat” messaging discussed
  • Craig and Maria Emmerich — referenced regarding protein-sparing modified fasting (mentioned as limited-duration)
  • Kelly Hogan — mentioned as an “OG” in the keto/carnivore group background
  • Charlene Anderson — mentioned as an “OG” in the keto/carnivore group background
  • Lisa Weedman — mentioned as an “OG” and as a future retreat participant
  • Charles Washington — mentioned as an “OG” in the keto/carnivore group background
  • Courtney Luna, Chris Cooking Nashville — mentioned as participating carnivore chefs for the Meat Stock retreat
  • Meat Stock / Meatstock weekend — event referenced

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