He cut out everything but meat and eggs for an entire year, and the outcome surprised even him.
For many people, the tipping point arrives quietly, through a gradual sense that everyday tasks demand more energy than the body can deliver.
For Patrick Ensley, a technician from Nebraska, that realisation built up over several years of physical strain and escalating weight. When he finally decided to change direction, he documented every step.
A restrictive diet takes shape
According to videos Ensley has published on the YouTube channel Carnivore Couple, he adopted an extremely narrow diet in 2023 consisting only of red meat and eggs.
His own footage shows how strictly he followed the plan, measuring out consistent portions and charting his progress.
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Over twelve months, his recordings reveal a substantial reduction in body size and a shift toward a more active daily routine.
Ensley explains in his documentation that the process was not only nutritional but behavioural.
He portrays the year as an attempt to reshape long-standing habits connected to overeating and emotional reliance on food.
Physical changes over time
- Notable weight reduction based on his own tracking
- Increased mobility reflected in day-to-day recordings
- Improved sleep and fewer reported aches
- Ongoing effort to manage cravings
Health researchers note that highly restrictive diets can produce rapid short-term changes but also carry risks when followed without medical support.
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Stories like Ensley’s often gain traction online because they offer dramatic visual contrasts and a clear narrative arc, making them easy to share yet difficult to generalise from.
Part of a wider conversation
Extreme animal-based diets continue to receive attention in nutrition debates, where experts emphasise the need for robust long-term studies.
While personal accounts can be compelling, clinicians typically recommend professional guidance before anyone mirrors such drastic changes.
Sources: LADbible
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