The Candid Carnivore - Low-Carb Real Food Coach

The Candid Carnivore - Low-Carb Real Food Coach Healing and weight loss can be a long and lonely, winding road – but the right navigator can get you there safely! I’ve been there! I can help with that!

I'm a certified carnivore coach and certified Human Intestinal Microbiome (gut health) Specialist. I help people all over the world overcome health issues and eating disorders, and optimize weight using awhole food, low-carb, meat-based diet. Healing and weight loss can be a long, lonely, winding road, but the right navigator can get you there safely! Having a lifelong struggle with food, diet, an

d health in general can make you feel stuck. I want to share what I have learned so you don’t need to spend any more time trying to find what works best for you. My approach is to individualize your mission for health. Some people can flip a switch to change their habits, while others may need a more deliberate and tailored approach to transition. Maybe you have been a carnivore, ketovore, or keto, but still have some challenges to overcome. Together, we will celebrate every win and learn from every challenge. Worried that a meat-based diet will be too boring – I got you! Need motivation? A gentle nudge? A kick in the behind? A good laugh? Ideas on how to stress less? Tips on how to re-frame your thinking? Whatever you need to be successful in your mission – we will do that as a team. So, how did I get to this carnivore lifestyle? I had an unhealthy relationship with food from early childhood. Binging and eating in general was an obsession – one I could not control. At my heaviest, I was around 240 lbs. At the opposite end of the spectrum, I became anorexic after my first child was born. After my second child, I was bulimic. Calorie restriction, Weight Watchers, SlimFast shakes, multi-level marketing supplements, prescription weight loss drugs, and so many failed fad diets. Personally, I have tried so many things to try to lose weight, but what I didn’t realize was that first I needed to heal! I began to understand that food must play a big role in our health. But it wasn’t until I became a carnivore in January of 2021 that I learned firsthand just how true that is. I started in 2013 with gluten-free, then paleo/whole foods 2014, low-carb 2016, keto 2017, keto-carnivore (ketovore) 2019, and finally CARNIVORE in 2021! I naturally intermittent fast and occasionally do an extended fast with ease for added benefits. Fasting can be a great tool, but it is not necessary! So far, I have had improvements in symptoms of Hashimoto’s and PCOS

Brain fog and confusion are gone (it had been so bad I feared that I was developing Alzheimer’s at the age of 42)

Cognitive ability greatly improved

Hirsutism greatly improved

Hair loss has stopped and new hair is growing

Binge eating disorder is gone

Carb and sugar addiction is in remission

Anxiety is greatly reduced – depression is gone

Moods are stable

Sleep is great

Energy is increased

Confidence is up

I feel strong

My gums no longer bleed when brushing my teeth

…and so many more benefits – I truly feel incredible! I feel in my 50s the way I should have felt in my 20s, but didn’t.

Ever walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there?Lose your train of thought mid-sentence?Read the same text ...
03/01/2026

Ever walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there?
Lose your train of thought mid-sentence?
Read the same text three times and still not absorb it?

Welcome to 45+. 😅

Meanwhile, in your mind...
You’re still 25.
Still capable. Still sharp. Still strong.

The only problem? Your brain and muscles didn’t get the memo.

Here’s the truth no one told Gen X women:
As we age, our natural creatine levels decline. But creatine isn’t just about gym bros and protein shakes. It’s one of the most studied nutrients in the world for BRAIN ENERGY, MEMORY, and MENTAL CLARITY.

Which means those “brain fog” moments and 3pm mental crash isn't a need for sugar or caffeine.

They’re not personality traits. They’re energy deficits that require essential nutrients.

That’s why Primal Queen created Goddess Creatine Bites — delicious, convenient watermelon bites made specifically for women.

Because creatine supports:

🧠 Sharper memory recall
⚡ Faster thinking & clearer focus
😊 Better mood & reduced mental fatigue
💪 Lean muscle building & preservation (so your body stays as strong as your mindset)

When you preserve muscle, you preserve metabolism, strength, and independence long-term.

Translation:
You don’t just feel 25 in your head.
You move like a strong, capable woman who plans to stay that way.

Clinically backed creatine in a form women will actually take — and actually love.

Because aging isn’t about shrinking.
It’s about staying sharp, strong, and sovereign.

Gen X energy. Goddess strength.

Welcome to your next era. 👑💖
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Joining the fun! Swipe to see how Chat did me dirty on the first try 😑 😂
02/07/2026

Joining the fun! Swipe to see how Chat did me dirty on the first try 😑 😂

Your gut may not need more fiber; it may need less irritation.If you have any digestive issues, “eat more fiber” is terr...
01/31/2026

Your gut may not need more fiber; it may need less irritation.

If you have any digestive issues, “eat more fiber” is terrible advice.

For many people, the problem isn’t what they’re missing; it’s what they’re eating.

When sensitive guts remove fermentable, irritating carbs (FODMAPs), about 50–70% of people with IBS see meaningful symptom improvement.

Sugar, ultra-processed foods, and grains keep the gut inflamed. Adding more roughage on top of that usually makes things worse.

The first step is simple:

Take things out.
Let your gut calm down.
Then see how you actually feel.

Sometimes healing starts with less, not more.

Sources: Halmos 2014; Staudacher 2017; Black 2018; McIntosh 2017

𝑺𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 “𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕” 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚.That’s not enjoyment.That’s addiction.𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:• Added sugars make up ~13–17...
01/27/2026

𝑺𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 “𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕” 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚.

That’s not enjoyment.
That’s addiction.

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:
• Added sugars make up ~13–17% of daily calories in the average U.S. diet (USDA)
• Regular sugar intake drives dopamine spikes, followed by crashes that increase cravings and appetite
• Repeated exposure raises tolerance—meaning you need more sugar to feel the same effect
• High sugar intake is linked to insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
If dessert is non-negotiable, your metabolism is negotiating for you.

This is why “e𝐯e𝐫y𝐭h𝐢n𝐠 𝐢n m𝐨d𝐞r𝐚t𝐢o𝐧” fails so many people.
You cannot moderate a substance that was engineered to bypass satiety and reinforce habitual use.

Nobody sneaks steak.
Nobody says, “I was good all day, I deserve ground beef.”

If you feel “off” without sugar, that’s feedback, not a personality trait.
Remove the stimulus. Stabilize blood sugar. Let appetite normalize.

This is not punishment.
This is relief. This is 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮.

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Sources:
• USDA Dietary Guidelines & ERS Data
• Lustig et al., Nature, 2012
• DiNicolantonio et al., BMJ Open, 2018
• Volkow et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2011

𝐈f a “𝐟o𝐨d” 𝐫e𝐪u𝐢r𝐞s a m𝐚r𝐤e𝐭i𝐧g d𝐞p𝐚r𝐭m𝐞n𝐭, i𝐭 𝐢s n𝐨t f𝐞e𝐝i𝐧g y𝐨u.Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are not designed for nou...
01/24/2026

𝐈f a “𝐟o𝐨d” 𝐫e𝐪u𝐢r𝐞s a m𝐚r𝐤e𝐭i𝐧g d𝐞p𝐚r𝐭m𝐞n𝐭, i𝐭 𝐢s n𝐨t f𝐞e𝐝i𝐧g y𝐨u.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are not designed for nourishment.
They are designed for shelf life, profit, and 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (aka addiction).

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬:
• Ultra-processed foods now make up ~58% of calories in the U.S. diet (USDA data)
• Higher UPF intake is associated with increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, and all-cause mortality
• These products are engineered using refined sugar, industrial seed oils, starches, and additives to override satiety signals
• Real food does not need:
– mascots
– buzzwords
– “heart healthy” labels
– or a Super Bowl commercial

According to the NOVA food classification system (used in over 50 countries), ultra-processed foods are formulations of substances rarely or never used in home cooking - not food as humans have historically eaten it.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
If your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize it as food, your metabolism doesn’t either.

𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:
If it has an ingredient list longer than a CVS receipt, leave it on the shelf.
If it advertises itself as “balanced,” “fortified,” or “part of a healthy lifestyle,” ask why it needs to convince you.

No marketing budget.
No cartoon characters.
No health claims.

Just meat. Eggs. Fat. Salt. Water.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡.
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙.

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Sources:
• USDA Economic Research Service
• Monteiro et al., Public Health Nutrition (NOVA classification)
• Srour et al., BMJ, 2019 & 2022
• Hall et al., Cell Metabolism, 2019 (NIH metabolic ward study)

01/17/2026

🥣 Bone Broth Isn’t a Trend — It’s Therapy in a Mug

Homemade bone broth supports gut healing, brain health, joints, skin, immunity, hormones, and metabolism — all at once.

Why it works:
✔️ Repairs the gut lining (leaky gut support)
✔️ Calms the nervous system & supports sleep and mood
✔️ Reduces inflammation & joint pain
✔️ Strengthens bones, hair, skin & nails
✔️ Delivers highly absorbable minerals & electrolytes
✔️ Supports immune function & detox pathways

It’s rich in collagen, gelatin, glycine, glutamine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and more — nutrients your body recognizes and actually uses.

No supplements.
No gimmicks.
Just slow-simmered, old-fashioned nourishment that works at the cellular level.

If your body feels tired, inflamed, stressed, or “off”… this is one of the simplest places to start.

👉 One cup a day can make a real difference.

Finally! 🥳 And yet, I already see negative comments. 🤡 This is a huge shift with emphasis on real, whole food nutrition ...
01/07/2026

Finally! 🥳 And yet, I already see negative comments. 🤡 This is a huge shift with emphasis on real, whole food nutrition over manufactured garbage.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!Build your 2026 one good decision at a time ❤️

A Warning About Creatine (long post!)Carnivore purests say you don't need supplements. Others say you absolutely need su...
12/30/2025

A Warning About Creatine (long post!)
Carnivore purests say you don't need supplements. Others say you absolutely need supplements. I say you need to THINK for yourself, listen to your body, try things out, adapt and adjust as needed to optimize YOUR HEALTH, not an ideology.

Creatine is big right now. Or again. Or still. Whatever.
I had ZERO idea that I could benefit from taking creatine. I honestly thought it was just for building muscle.

But, for brain health? I had no idea. You may know that part of my health mission began due to my real fear that I was developing a major cognitive issue in my early 40s. Cutting out carbs worked wonders and reversed much of that. But I was still mentally fatigued every evening.

Normal part of aging, right? No. Common ≠ normal. I found that my brain energy can be improved by taking creatine. I have had an affiliate partnership since October, but I wanted to test it before diving into promoting it.

Now, unfortunately, I have no more excuses for avoiding things after 4pm 🤣 WARNING: taking Goddess Creatine Bites may mean you need to find a new excuse for all the things you’ve been avoiding.

Suddenly:
🧠 You’re not forgetting why you walked into the room
📋 You remember the to-do list, where you left it, and actually finish it
⚡ You have the energy to follow through

Here’s the truth most women aren’t told:
As we get older, even when eating low/zero carb, brain fog, forgetfulness, and mental fatigue become common.
✨ Creatine fuels your brain, not blood sugar.
It works by replenishing ATP, the direct energy source your brain uses to think, focus, and perform.

Even if you eat plenty of protein:
• Women naturally store less creatine
• Stress & aging deplete it faster
• Food alone rarely provides enough

Protein builds the structure, creatine powers the engine.

Creatine can help you have:
• Sharper focus
• Better memory
• Less mental fatigue
• More energy without carbs or caffeine
• You might stop “forgetting” to reply
• You might actually start the thing
• You might feel clear, energized, and capable again

Sorry in advance. 💅
Your excuses may disappear, but your brain will thank you.

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12/04/2025

Paperback version now available 🤩

Yes, I’m still carnivore - but not everyone wants to be and I didn’t start out that way myself. I began with low-carb but fell into the trap of keto and low-carb marketing which kept me addicted. This guide aimed to help people first reduce carbs and processed food before they decide how to proceed. It includes a sample meal plan, foods to enjoy and foods to avoid, and a few sample recipes. 🔗 in comments or search amzn for Stephanie Scheeren

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