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Kelly, 47

Psoriatic arthritis gone. Bulimia gone. Much less joint pain. Thicker hair. Sleeping properly.

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Angela, 38

Lion diet/strict carnivore for 3 years with 16-8 intermittent fasting

Neurological Lyme disease. CIRS, Mold, Coinfections Babesia and Bartonella. Stopped passing out. Blood pressure regulated. Digestion problems.

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Frank, 27

Lion Diet for 7 months & fully carnivore diet 12 months before that

Very over weight and sluggish.

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Shad, 26

Lion diet for 8 months and now carnivore for 4 months, 18 hour daily fasts

RCPD. Brain fog. Panic attack. Depression. Muscle pain.

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Karolina, 27

Chronic migraines. Painful periods. High blood pressure. Heart palpitations gone. Depression gone.

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Colby, 25

Lion Diet for 3 months

Time on diet: 3 months Lion Diet <br> Health problems resolved: <br> -Improved sleep<br> -Reduced joint pain<br> More...

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Joshua, 28

Saladino version for 2 weeks, got worse. Lion diet since (18 mo. on lion diet). Occasional OMAD and 48 hour fasting

Asthma. Severe eczema. Allergies. Heightened histamine response. low back and shoulder pain.

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Gentian, 20

3 months

Lost 20kg in 3 months. Brain fog. Energy levels through the roof. Much happier. I can tolerate more than I could before the diet like less sleep, more moving and so on. Before I would literally just be tired all the time.

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Jacian, 21

2 months

Lost 16lbs in 2 month. Anxiety. Brain fog. Depression. Feeling of constant stress.

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Jessica, 39

104 days, since 02/25/2023

Time on diet: 104 days Lion Diet <br> Health problems resolved: <br> -MDD (major depressive disorder) <br> -IBS <br> More...

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Juliet, 18

-Acne -IBS -Insomnia -Depression -Anxiety -Food Addiction.

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Jennifer, 38

-Psoriasis -Vasculitis -Chronic strep throat -Binge eating disorder -Acne.

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Jessica, 35

" have been carnivore/lion diet since February 2022

Time on Diet: Lion Diet since February 2022 (some carnivore too) <br> Health Problems Resolved: <br> -Liver disease <br> -Obesity <br> More...

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Luis, 53

Jan 2023 to present (Lion Diet)

Time on diet: Jan 2023 to present (Lion Diet) <br> Health issues resolved: <br> -BP from 120/75 on meds to 110/65. <br> -Knee pain, lower back pain, gone. <br> More...

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Chachi, 33

5 Months (4 months Lion Diet and 1 month Carnivore)

-High Blood Pressure -Fatigue -Inflammation in joints -Dizziness -Brain Fog -Low Testosterone -Acne/Skin Irritation -Sensitive Teeth.

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@savedbythesteak, 33

3 years

-Hair improved -Skin improved -Teeth improved -Nails improved -Libido improved -Seasonal allergies disappeared -100 lbs lost so far!.

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Josh, 24

2 months Lion Diet

-Chronic GERD -Gastritis -Brain fog -Depression -Acne -Zero energy.

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Tristan, 23

4 months strictly on the Lion Diet. 2 months animal based since

Time on diet: 4 months strictly on the Lion Diet. 2 months animal based since. <br> Health problems resolved: <br> -Eczema (about 90% gone) <br> -Alopecia gone <br> More...

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Daniel, 19

1 month Lion Diet, 5 months carnivore

-ADHD -Depression -Chronic Pain -Cystic Acne -Insulin Resistant -Binge Eating -Obesity -Brain Fog.

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Chris, 21

4 months

Time on diet: 4 months <br> Health problems resolved: <br> -Seborrheic and Atopic dermatitis (2 common types of eczema <br> -Chronic fatigue <br> More...

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James, 48

9-10 months

Time on diet: 9-10 months <br> Health issues resolved: <br> -Lost around 67lbs total <br> -I am on less psychiatric medication than in the last 22 years <br> More...

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Jerry, 36

3 months on the Lion diet. He has since reintroduced rice and fruit, and moved to a more animal-based diet

-Brain fog -Body aches and pains -Low energy.

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Pascal, 25

2 months Lion Diet, 1-year animal based in total

Time on diet: 2 months Lion Diet, 1-year animal based in total <br> Health problems resolved:<br> -Anxiety<br> -Stress<br> More...

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Sally, 60

2 years

Time on diet: 2 years <br> Health problem resolved: <br> -Massive Inflammation, Chronic Edema, & Pain gone! Asthma gone! <br> More...

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Jack, 22

6 weeks

Severed skin psoriasis/eczema *A Jack occasionally eats eggs.

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Bradley, 26

170 days

-Chronic severe eczema -Life-threatening sepsis *Bradley occasionally ate some traditional carnivore foods.

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@kingofgondor, 28

1.5 years but now I just honestly eat that way in general because it feels so much better

Time on diet: 1.5 years <br> Health problems resolved: <br> -I used to have bad anxiety and depression and now my joy has been through the roof.<br> More...

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Liam, 21

5 weeks

-Severe Psoriasis.

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Katarina, 22

-Acne -Depression -Anxiety -Bloating -UTIs -Brain fog -Painful irregular periods -Plus didn’t catch a cold since.

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Joe, 32

3 months

-Skin issues -Joint pain -Snoring.

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Demetrios, 36

8.5 months. Began 3/1/22

Time on diet: 8.5 months. Began 3/1/22<br> Health problems resolved: -Have lost 100lbs<br> -Down from a 44w to 36 and 3XL to L<br> -Just finally feel amazing.<br> More...

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Behnaz, 23

5 months

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁: 5 months<br> 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> -Lost 40 pounds<br> -Severe eczema flare-ups are gone<br> -No symptoms of stomach ulcer anymore<br> -Resolved clinical depression<br> More...

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Chris, 28

Time On Diet: 3+ years<br> Health Problems Resolved:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> -Severe Crohn’s<br> -Ulcerative Colitis<br> More...

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Sarah, 39

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁: 10 months<br> 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> -IBS symptoms gone<br> -Food sensitivities gone<br> -Stopped hair loss<br> -Improved poor sleep<br> -Improved body recomposition<br> More...

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Joe, 30

Nearly 4 years

Weight loss: 153 lbs (346 lbs to 193 lbs). Joint inflammation. Skin problems. Brain fog. Increase in energy.

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Jaison, 41

Nearly 3 years

Weight loss: 44lbs. Improved mental clarity. Improved sleep quality. Improved skin, hair, nails, teeth, and gums. Improved depression.

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Diego

5 years

Weight loss: 30lbs. Chronic gastritis. Joint pain. Less brain fog. Lower blood pressure.

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Michael, 48

5 years

Weight loss: 95lbs. Inflammation. Depression. Anxiety. Sleep Apnea.

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Laura

Nearly 4 years

120lbs weight loss (325lbs to 195lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣. Maintaining weight loss for the first time ever and overcoming food addiction and emotional eating. Resolved inflammation, chronic back and knee pain. Lower A1C. no longer borderline diabetic.

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Emily, 43

3.5 years

No multiple sclerosis symptoms since May 9th 2019 (just over two months on a diet. This is HUGE). Weight loss (87 lbs. 230 to 143). Resolved debilitating symptoms of Bipolar Disorder (also HUGE). No depressive episodes since April of 2019 (1.5 months on the diet).

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Anthony, 39

11 months

130lbs weight loss (325lbs to 195lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣. Sleep apnea. Eczema. Pet allergies.

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Barbara, 24

1 year

46lbs weight loss (165lbs to 119lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣. Mental clarity. Better sleep. Higher energy. Helped them to move off of long term benzodiazepines addiction (taking as prescribed).

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Stephanie, 22

1 year Lion Diet (2.5 years since beginning zero carb)⁣⁣⁣⁣

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁: 1 year(2.5 years zero carb)⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> - 41lbs weight loss (232lbs to 191lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> -Peptic ulcer symptoms gone<br> -Aging casued by carbs/sugar <br> -Fatigue<br> -More ...

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Caroline, 52

14 months

55lbs weight loss (170lbs to 115lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ since Jan 2019. Eczema. Folliculitis. Plantar Fasciitis. Sugar cravings.

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Christine, 27

1.5 years

100lbs weight loss (230lbs to 130lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣. Endometriosis pain. Heavy menstruation. Crippling lower back pain. Joint pain.

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Janice, 42

2 years (20 months carnivore, 2 months lion)

5lbs weight gain of muscle (165lbs to 119lbs). Chronic depression (hereditary) ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣. Low self esteem. Mental clarity. Memory.

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Laura, 55

4 years

24lbs weight loss (163lbs to 139lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣. Migraines. Severe heartburn. Stomach issues. Swollen body.

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Matt, 26

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁: About a year<br> 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> - 70 lbs weight loss (255lbs down to 185lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> - Prediabetic symptoms,<br> - High blood pressure<br> - Hyperhidrosis<br> - More...

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Raymond, 48

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁: 3.5 years (September 2017)<br> 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> - 70lbs weight loss (232lbs to 191lbs)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣<br> - Pre-diabetes<br> - Plantar fasciitis<br> - Waist size of 44<br> - More...

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Healed Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety/Depression, Fibromyalgia, Dermatitis and more!

January 2019

I'm a 35 year old female who has had health issues my entire adult life. If I think about the origin, it's in large part to Mikhaila and Jordan Peterson that my life has dramatically changed. I cannot…

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Thank you! (All Beef Success Story)

By Alex · November 2018

I've had depression for the last 20 years. Over the last few years, my body has been slowly getting sicker and sicker. Intestinal inflammation, aching joints, lethargy. I knew instinctively that something was really wrong. I saw your…

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Keto to Zero Carb

November 2018

I am a university professor and published literary writer and blogger. I live off the grid on 35 acres on the Little Two Hearted River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I have always been interested in diet and fitness.…

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3 Weeks In - Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder

By Marissa · June 2018

I am a 33 year old female recently diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder. I deal with joint pain, hand swelling along with numbness, extreme fatigue, muscle pain, muscle twitches and spine pain. After reading up on functional…

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Zero Carb and Nerve Pain

By Steve · May 2018

57 yr old geezer, male, sciatica, walking problems, sitting problems, fatigue, digestive problems, sleep disorder. Hey all, Been suffering from digestive orders for just about 40 yrs. It would take many hours for me to put all the…

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Astonished by the impact Mikhaila’s diet has made on my life. Part 2

By Jim · May 2018

I have a feeling my body's sort of programmed a fear/numbing response to these previously delicious foods, as a defense mechanism to prevent the possibility of relapse into pre-diet health.

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Never Too Late To Correct A Bad Diet

By Terry Town · May 2018

Hi, I’m a 67-year-old Canadian male who endured 40+ years of ongoing health problems that included obesity (even when engaging 10K treadmill 6 days per week). Reaching the age of 60, I was pre-diabetic with low energy and…

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How Low Carb Is Saving My Life

By Kendall Foster · May 2018

I am a 29-year-old male. Growing up, my family was extremely poor. I had a steady diet of boxed/frozen dinners, sodas, and sugary snacks. I have suffered from anxiety since I was very young. Depression has also been…

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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Zero Carb/Carnivore Diet

By Jordan Gold · May 2018

Mikhaila! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm a 26 year old male with Ankylosing Spondylitis who discovered your diet at the peak of the worst flare up of my life. After many years of ongoing sciatica, crippling…

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Paleo Diet for Digestive Diseases

May 2018

Several weeks after my 21st birthday I went out for drinks with my friends. The next day I woke up with, what I thought at the time was, the worst hangover of my life. I reassured myself that…

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Saved by Fat

By James Kennedy · May 2018

I have been a type 2 diabetic (T2D) for over 20 years. For the majority of that time, I have followed the American Diabetic Association (ADA) guidelines. As the years went by I needed more and more medication…

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Thanks for the support and testimonials

May 2018

(insert something I wouldn't be suffering from if I stopped sleeping). Then I got hell for drinking all the time (drinking actually kept me awake).

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Better Eating Fewer Carbs, But Best at Carnivore

April 2018

Hi Mikhaila This is my testimony. Please don't include my name. Thanks for changing my life. I’m 28 and female. I was suffering from so many autoimmune disorders since I was a kid including eczema, horrible rashes that…

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My Journey Back to Health

By Kathryn Rothman · April 2018

I am a 34-year-old female who has been experiencing a whole slew of seemingly unrelated issues for over 10 years. It started with fibromyalgia type symptoms and numbness in my fingers especially when I would try to go…

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Starting to Heal

By Nicole · April 2018

I'm 26, female, and have been trying to rid myself of acne, fatigue, depression, and excess weight. I was a very healthy child for the most part, but I remember having stomach aches and gastrointestinal issues on a…

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This Modern Life...('s) diet is killing me

By Megan Braley · April 2018

I am so grateful to you and this blog, Mikhaila! I had been eating a paleo diet after the birth of my first child in 2012 because of insane mental fog and depression coinciding with abdominal inflammation. I…

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I had been getting worse for the past 6 years

By Jeffrey Beyerl · April 2018

Age 24, Male, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis) My condition meant that I was slowly losing my strength both physically and mentally every day. If I tried to push myself it would lead to a…

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Carnivore Diet 2 Months In

By Dan · April 2018

Been on the carnivore diet and so far has been excellent. Here is a list of benefits I've seen so far: More energy throughout the day Almost no anxiety Much more social No more pimples Borderline asthma is…

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Tortured By The Food Pyramid

By Mark Grigoleit · April 2018

I am 54, male, born in northern Alberta with Norwegian/German heritage. I had numerous and serious health issues since I was in my early 20's, most of which cleared up almost completely about 5 years ago with a…

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Mikhaila's right! (Most likely)

By Jay · April 2018

It's only been 2 weeks now, but I started off with taking gluten out of my diet. (Still having dairy). I guess my anxiety and lethargy decreased, mostly lethargy though, .And one night, I had soup, which I…

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Astonished by the impact Mikhaila's diet has made on my life.

By Jim · April 2018

I'm ultra skeptical about dietary fads so when I stumbled upon a video of Mikhaila's dad discussing a special diet, I was perplexed. I don't fully agree with everything he says but I do enjoy his work and…

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My Battle with Lyme Disease

By Charlene Andersen · April 2018

I was born on March 22, 1973. Since then, my battle with life began. I was sensitive to every food my parents introduced to me, trying to wean me off of breast milk by 3 months old. I…

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