Episode 223: Cary Kelly

Episode 223: Cary Kelly

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes November 13, 2024 Duration: 1:10:17

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Cary Kelly is a survivor of the Standard American Diet and has been following the carnivore diet for over six years. He lost fifty-five pounds after just six months following the keto diet at the beginning of his weight-loss journey! He is on a mission to wake people up to how misguided and damaging the nutritional guidelines are in the U.S. He has a YouTube channel where he shares his recipes and posts videos about carnivore cooking (see links below).

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Cary talk about…

  • Cary's weight loss journey and health history
  • How Cary was first introduced to the keto and carnivore diets
  • How the keto diet improved Cary's chronic pain
  • Mood improvement on the keto and carnivore diets
  • Brian's experience quitting his old practice and opening his own private DPC practice
  • The role that fasting played in Cary's weight-loss journey
  • Cary's keto/carnivore recipes and the cookbook he is working on
  • Why your body runs differently on fat versus carbs
  • Cary's exercise habits

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

 

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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