Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 45 minutes ago
In this episode Dr. Chaffee and Simon chat with Joe Penfold who has literally saved his own life through the carnivore diet, losing 150 pounds and going from being incapacitated to working out every day and finding a reason to live.
Joe’s rock bottom point was needing to ride a mobility scooter around Disneyland and not being able to go on the rides with his kids. He decided it was time to finally make a change and went carnivore 12 months ago.
Joe’s health journey is truly incredible and he’s become an advocate for the carnivore diet spreading good health to everyone he comes in contact with.
Dr. Chaffee and Simon know Joe well as he’s participated in their 30 Day Carnivore Challenge many times and there’s plenty of banter between the three of them. You’re going to love this one!
Topics discussed:
- Losing 100 pounds in 3 months
- X3 Bar workouts
- Type 2 diabetes to no medication
- High blood pressure
- Low testosterone
- Severe arthritis
- Finding your ‘why’
- Sous vide steaks
- What it feels like to hit rock bottom
- How to encourage family members to get healthy
Follow Joey Penfold AKA Carnivore Joe on Instagram here: instagram.com/_carnivore_joe
Want to go strict carnivore (meat, salt and water only) for one month? It sounds challenging and maybe you’ve tried and failed before but with a proven system for success including group accountability, you can do it!
You’re invited to join Dr. Chaffee’s Carnivore Challenge, find out more here: howtocarnivore.com
In this episode Dr. Chaffee and Simon chat with Joe Penfold who has literally saved his own life through the carnivore diet, losing 150 pounds and going from being incapacitated to working out every day and finding a reason to live.
Joe’s rock bottom point was needing to ride a mobility scooter around Disneyland and not being able to go on the rides with his kids. He decided it was time to finally make a change and went carnivore 12 months ago.
Joe’s health journey is truly incredible and he’s become an advocate for the carnivore diet spreading good health to everyone he comes in contact with.
Dr. Chaffee and Simon know Joe well as he’s participated in their 30 Day Carnivore Challenge many times and there’s plenty of banter between the three of them. You’re going to love this one!
Topics discussed:
- Losing 100 pounds in 3 months
- X3 Bar workouts
- Type 2 diabetes to no medication
- High blood pressure
- Low testosterone
- Severe arthritis
- Finding your ‘why’
- Sous vide steaks
- What it feels like to hit rock bottom
- How to encourage family members to get healthy
Follow Joey Penfold AKA Carnivore Joe on Instagram here: instagram.com/_carnivore_joe
Want to go strict carnivore (meat, salt and water only) for one month? It sounds challenging and maybe you’ve tried and failed before but with a proven system for success including group accountability, you can do it!
You’re invited to join Dr. Chaffee’s Carnivore Challenge, find out more here: howtocarnivore.com
