Boue Marks sheds over 80kg after adopting carnivore diet

Brisbane marketing professional Boue Marks has shed more than 80 kilograms after adopting a strict carnivore diet, dropping below 100 kilograms for the first time since his teens, dailymail.com reported. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall, the 39-year-old weighed over 180 kilograms at his heaviest, with scales previously maxing out at 170 kilograms. After years of yo-yo dieting and consuming a daily diet of takeaway, ice cream, chocolate, and chips, Boue committed to a 100-day experiment in April cutting virtually all foods except meat and eggs. More than five months later, his weight hovers just below 99.9 kilograms.

The Daily Carnivore Menu and Exercise Routine

Boue follows the restrictive regime about 98 percent of the time, avoiding all fruits and vegetables while incorporating specific packaged items and supplements. His daily breakfast consists of four scrambled eggs paired with Mingle Better’s Tangy BBQ Sauce, which contains 0.6 grams of sugar per serve. For lunch, he eats half a Nando’s barbecue chicken, followed by a Pauls Plus Protein Yolk Pouch Lemon Cheesecake. Dinner includes two grilled beef patties from a Coles Grill’d Signature Beef Burger four-pack, alongside another low-sugar Greek yogurt pouch to satisfy sweet cravings. He also consumes daily vitamin supplements and fiber tablets to manage digestion. Alongside his dietary changes, Boue walks over 10,000 steps daily by traveling on foot to collect his groceries and completes one personal training session each week.

Reported Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

While his physical transformation initially drew attention on social media, dailymail.com reported that Boue experienced several secondary effects from the strict regime. He stated that the lack of dietary choices eliminated the decision fatigue and constant thoughts about food that had derailed previous weight-loss attempts. He also reported feeling mentally sharp, focused, and alert throughout the day, alongside a noticeable increase in libido. Initial challenges included difficulty falling asleep due to feeling unusually alert and temporary constipation as his digestive system adjusted.

Expert Medical Warnings on Long-Term Risks

Health experts have issued strong warnings regarding the potential risks associated with the carnivore diet. Australian dietitian Hayley Stathis advised against eliminating entire food groups, stating that the lack of fruits and vegetables deprives the body of essential fiber and negatively impacts digestion and the gut microbiome, according to dailymail.com. Additional medical reviews cited by ubiehealth.com note that while the diet may yield short-term weight loss and blood sugar control, high saturated fat and nutrient deficiencies raise serious long-term concerns for heart, kidney, and gut health.

Future Maintenance and Continued Monitoring

Boue has not undergone blood tests to monitor his cholesterol or other health markers throughout his transformation, leaving his internal health metrics unknown.