Zack wrote a article for esquire on the topic, if you prefer to read his journey: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/health/a64792258/carnivore-diet-benefits-essay-2025/
Zackary Peck, 33, grew up between Los Angeles and New York. During his twenties, he lost his way with drugs and alcohol, forgoing many opportunities that had been presented to him on a silver platter. Four years ago, he was lucky enough to find sobriety and since then, has been actively seeking out health with the same passion that he sought destruction before. For the first three of those years, he was living on grilled chicken breasts, steamed broccoli, and brown rice, or an equivalent of that. He never found the meals to be satiating, nor did he ever achieve the results or energy he wanted. He then found the carnivore diet and wow did it work. His wife is also on the carnivorous journey and they feel the results have been so incredible that they'd credit the diet with saving their marriage. Zackary has written a story for Esquire magazine about how this diet has saved their marriage which is due to come out in in a few weeks. Zackary feels proud of his past, loves today, and is excited for the future.
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Addiction and Marriage Struggles, How Carnivore Saved Their Relationship | Dr. Shawn Baker & Zackary
In this podcast episode, Zackary Peck shares his transformative journey with the carnivore diet, detailing how it not only improved his health but also positively impacted his marriage. After struggling with addiction and mental health issues, Zack and his wife found that this restrictive diet fostered better communication and emotional stability in their relationship while also addressing their individual health concerns.
Key Points
Zackary's background and struggles
Zackary Peck, who grew up in Los Angeles and New York, struggled with substance abuse in his twenties. After getting sober, he felt exhausted on conventional diets and sought out something that would help him and his wife with their physical and mental well-being.
Transition to the carnivore diet
After researching dietary options, Zack discovered the carnivore diet, which emphasizes meat consumption. He found it suited his needs for simplicity and satiety, leading him to adopt it without any cheat days for over a year.
Impact on marriage and emotional health
Both Zack and his wife's mental health improved significantly after starting the diet. Zack reported that it saved their rocky marriage, enabling healthier communication and emotional connections, fostering a sense of togetherness.
Health benefits observed
Zack noted several health improvements, including weight loss, increased energy levels, resolution of eczema, and better skin health. The simplicity of the diet helped him regain control over his eating habits.
Lifestyle changes and family dynamics
Zack and his wife instilled a 'quality food' rule for their children, promoting healthy eating without enforcing strict dietary rules. Their experiences on the diet have positively influenced their family's behavior and overall temperament.
As a confirmed carbohydrate addict, this video really speaks to me. I know one cookie is never enough, avoiding addictive triggers is super impactful when changing your life. The major benefit I have on carnivore is the sheer simplicity... I had real trouble with keto cookies, and well meaning friends trying to find the perfect keto snack to feed my cravings... which just threw me down addiction cycles and falling out of ketosis.
Carnivore is great for me because my food is simple, the cooking is simple, and there are no cravings.