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Week of July 09, 2026  •  carnivoreweekly.com

Hey, happy Thursday! This week we've got something for the people who did the hard thing and now aren't sure what comes next. Plus a community debate that absolutely refuses to die, and a framework that'll settle your seasoning guilt for good.

 
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Transitioning Off the Lion Diet: A Practical Guide
Chloe
You stripped your diet down to almost nothing, it worked, and now you're staring at a plate wondering what you're actually allowed to eat again. Most people get this transition wrong in the same two ways, and the consequences aren't pretty. Chloe mapped out the exact reintroduction order the community keeps coming back to, and it's not what most people guess. If you've earned your way off the lion diet, this is the roadmap you need before you touch anything new.
Read before your next meal
 
Also This Week
The Carnivore Summer Cut: How to Lean Out Without Losing Muscle
Marcus built a 6-week protocol with specific numbers, and the protein floor he recommends will probably surprise you.
Seasonings and Condiments on Carnivore: Where to Draw the Line
Marcus laid out a three-tier framework for seasonings, and one of the tiers is probably giving you a result you haven't blamed it for yet.
Quitting Coffee on Carnivore: The Thread That Won't Die
A 68-comment Reddit thread on carnivore and coffee reveals that the fight isn't really about caffeine at all.
 
Try This Week

Pick your seasoning tier and stick to it for 7 days. Marcus breaks it down into three clear options in this week's condiments post, so there's no guessing involved. Choose one, write it down, and don't negotiate with yourself mid-week. Consistency over a short window tells you more than months of winging it.

 
Worth Watching
I Quit Bread… Here’s What I Eat Instead I Quit Bread… Here’s What I Eat Instead
Steak and Butter Gal  •  47,849 views
The Greatest Carnivore Meal EVER... (JUST GOT BETTER!) The Greatest Carnivore Meal EVER... (JUST GOT BETTER!)
HomeSteadHow  •  28,399 views
 
Next Week

Next week we're getting into something the community has strong opinions about, and the data behind it is a lot messier than the loudest voices will admit. Stay tuned.

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