What specific energy source often leads to weight loss plateaus due to its high caloric density?
Fat, especially high-fat cuts like ribeye or excessive butter/lard.
A primary reason for hitting a stall on the carnivore diet, even when excluding carbohydrates, is the overconsumption of energy from fat. Fat possesses a much higher caloric density compared to protein or carbohydrates. While protein often promotes satiety, allowing individuals to naturally reduce overall intake, high-fat foods like ribeye steak, butter, or lard can deliver a large number of calories easily without creating the same feeling of fullness proportional to the energy consumed. If an individual eats enough fat to exceed their daily energy requirements for maintenance and activity, weight loss will inevitably stop, even though they are adhering strictly to animal products.
