“Even after the first month or two, I noticed a huge change in my mood, ambition, and positivity. I felt better mentally almost right away,” Patrick shared with the Mail.

“This experience has completely changed my life, and I’ve found my purpose again.”

Patrick is now able to climb four or five flights of stairs without feeling winded and enjoys much more energy throughout the day.

“Now I come home, and I’m able to throw around my two-year-old son on the couch and swing him upside down and play trucks and trains and all the fun stuff he likes to do and still have energy left over,” he explained.

In a YouTube video about his diet, Patrick mentioned that after losing 140lbs, he planned to reintroduce some plant-based foods, like organic strawberries, into his meals to observe how his body responded and to embrace a life with less “constant restriction.”

What opinions do professionals have regarding the carnivore diet?

Experts have varied opinions on the carnivore diet, with Harvard Health highlighting potential risks such as a higher intake of saturated fat from meat, which could increase the chances of developing kidney stones, gout, and osteoporosis.

Additionally, the diet’s high protein content could impair kidney function.

Liz Weinandy, a dietitian from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, mentioned in an interview with Everyday Health that there are several “downsides” to this diet, primarily due to its lack of nutrients.

“We have multiple food groups for a reason: They each provide us with a range of nutrients,” she explained.

By restricting oneself to only meat, there is a risk of deficiency in essential nutrients found in plants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, according to the dietitian.

However, British cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra emphasized the distinction between red meat and processed meat. He told the Mail, “I tell my patients, ‘I don’t care how much red meat you eat’, the evidence is only there for processed meat, not red meat.”

Before making any dietary changes, it is important to consult with a doctor to ensure the healthiest approach.