Home Life Style Man who’s ‘obsessed’ with becoming a dad loses nearly half his 434lb body weight on a ‘carnivore diet’ consisting of meat, eggs and dairy to ‘improve his fertility’

Man who’s ‘obsessed’ with becoming a dad loses nearly half his 434lb body weight on a ‘carnivore diet’ consisting of meat, eggs and dairy to ‘improve his fertility’

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Isaiah Caldwell, from Missouri, has lost almost half his body weight after adopting a diet

A man who is “obsessed with being a father” has lost almost half his body weight following a “carnivore” diet consisting only of meat and eggs in a bid to improve his fertility.

Isaiah Caldwell, 28, of St Louis, Missouri, tipped the scales at 434 pounds at his heaviest, but has now lost a staggering 210 pounds.

She began making lifestyle changes after being told her weight could be causing fertility problems, and now weighs 224 pounds and feels “a million times better.”

Technology salesman Isaiah lost weight by exercising and following the strict carnivore diet, in which his followers abandon everything that does not come from an animal, leaving them with meat, eggs and dairy products.

Isaiah, who is 6ft 4in, is now happier and healthier than ever and he and his wife Amanda, 29, are still trying for a baby.

Man whos obsessed with becoming a dad loses nearly half

Isaiah Caldwell, from Missouri, has lost almost half his body weight after adopting a “carnivore” diet. In the photo of him with his wife Amanda after his weight loss.

Isaiah once tipped the scales at 434 pounds (pictured, before losing weight), but he was told his weight could be affecting his fertility.

Isaiah once tipped the scales at 434 pounds (pictured, before losing weight), but he was told his weight could be affecting his fertility.

Isaiah once tipped the scales at 434 pounds (pictured, before losing weight), but he was told his weight could be affecting his fertility.

Isaiah is pictured with his wife Amanda after losing weight; the couple is still trying to have a baby.

Isaiah is pictured with his wife Amanda after losing weight; the couple is still trying to have a baby.

Isaiah is pictured with his wife Amanda after losing weight; the couple is still trying to have a baby.

Isaiah said: ‘Having a baby became an obsession of ours; We were very excited about it.

‘We started trying for a year before we started to suspect there might be some issues fertility-wise.

“I knew if there was anything I could do to give us a chance, I would do it.”

Isaiah vowed to start losing weight and immediately went on a diet, giving up all food groups except meat, eggs and dairy.

Isaiah said: ‘People think there’s some magic in this.

“But the reality is you’re just eliminating overeating because it’s very difficult to binge on meat; it’s very restrictive and probably not for everyone.”

Isiah lost 21 pounds after just one month of eating steak and smoked brisket, and said he was “blown away.”

He decided to follow the carnivore diet for another month, lost another 18 pounds, and continued with it until he was down to 368 pounds.

Isaiah tried on his old clothes after losing weight.

Isaiah tried on his old clothes after losing weight.

The difference was amazing

The difference was amazing

Isaiah tried on his old clothes after losing weight and the difference was amazing.

Isaiah, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall, is now happier and healthier than ever. In the photo before, left and after, right.

Isaiah, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall, is now happier and healthier than ever. In the photo before, left and after, right.

Isaiah also hit the gym and made lifestyle changes to lose weight.

Isaiah also hit the gym and made lifestyle changes to lose weight.

Isaiah, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall, is now happier and healthier than ever. In the photo before, left and after, right.

Does weight loss improve fertility in men?

According to the NHS, eating a healthy, balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight is essential to keeping sperm in good condition.

A healthy BMI and a healthy diet, of at least 5 servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables every day, eating starchy foods and beans and legumes can help with a healthy diet.

He said: “I felt amazing even after a week; psychologically I felt so much better, my brain fog had completely disappeared.” I felt a million times better.

“But I knew I couldn’t go on like this forever just by eating meat.”

After ten months, he had lost a whopping 118 pounds, after expanding his diet to include some fruit and dairy.

Once the weight loss began to slow, Isaiah decided to delve deeper into the training regimens used by bodybuilders and began meticulously tracking his calorie intake.

He lost another 35 pounds, bringing his total weight loss to 140 pounds total.

Isaiah then continued his calorie deficit to continue losing weight and now weighs around 210 pounds.

And he said, ‘If anyone is thinking that maybe I can’t do it, just know that I felt exactly that way too.’

“It seemed impossible and desperate, but we are all capable of doing it.”

Before

Before

After

After

Once the weight loss began to slow, Isaiah decided to delve deeper into the training regimens used by bodybuilders. In the photo on the left, before; and right after

WHAT IS THE CARNIVORE DIET? AND IT’S SAFE?

Followers of the carnivore diet usually eat only meat, without carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits, grains or nuts. Some also have dairy and fish.

Experts maintain that those who follow this type of diet lose fiber, antioxidants and vitamins. Lack of these nutrients can affect a person’s immunity, digestion, circulation, and cognitive function.

Eliminating most major food groups causes many carnivore dieters to lose weight; however, it can also cause constipation.

Because meat is rich in protein and fat, many followers report feeling fuller for longer, even though they are missing out on vital nutrients.

Experts say that followers of such a diet may feel better at first because they eliminate sugar and processed foods. However, these eating plans are often unsustainable and leave dieters feeling frustrated and defeated.

Among those who go a step further and eat raw red meat, they risk food poisoning if they become infected with bacteria such as Salmonella.

Some experts have warned against an all-meat diet, as excessive amounts of red meat were previously linked to bowel cancer.

The NHS states: ‘Red meat, such as beef, lamb and pork, is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals and can form part of a balanced diet. But eating a lot of red and processed meat probably increases the risk of bowel (colorectal) cancer.

“This is why it is recommended that people who eat more than 90g (cooked weight) of red and processed meat per day reduce their intake to 70g, as this could help reduce the risk of bowel cancer.”

Isaiah and Amanda are scheduled to return to the doctor in the coming months to see if their efforts have had an impact on their fertility.

Isaiah said, “We’re very optimistic. I’m going to get tested, but I’ve increased the odds from zero to at least somewhat.”

“I’m in the best shape of my life and we’re excited to find a way to be parents no matter what.”

The trend of dieting with simple foods is becoming increasingly popular, thanks in part to social media sensations like bodybuilder Eddie Abbew, who posts videos eating hard-boiled eggs and liver.

It has also been popularized by internet personalities such as Jordan Peterson and podcast host Joe Rogan, who have touted the benefits to their army of followers.

But some experts have warned that diets consisting of high proportions of red meat can lead to an increased risk of a number of life-threatening diseases, including cancers, heart disease and kidney disease.

Meanwhile, the diet may mean that participants don’t get enough vitamin C, which could lead to scurvy.

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