Hi, I’m Mary Ann, and I’m not your average human.

Woman with red hair taking a selfie in a gym mirror, wearing a black sleeveless shirt and red pants, with tattoos on her arms. Several gym machines and other gym-goers are visible in the background.

Some of my differences are obvious when you look at me: I’m missing a leg, half a foot, and two fingers.

Other differences lurk beneath the surface. I’m an anarcho-libertarian with a penchant for 19th century history (don’t get me started on Grover Cleveland unless you have a few hours!). I’m a prepper, I raise quail, knit, and am pretty good with a pistol.

But the most life-changing differences are these: In 2018 I became a Carnivore, and in 2022 I gave my life to Jesus Christ. I’m proud to be different, because these decisions have renewed my spirit, body, and mind.

I’m not a doctor, dietician, health coach, or influencer. I’m just a one-legged lady trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

But let me tell you: I’ve been through some shit. And I’m not talking about baby bird droppings. I’ve waded through waist-deep elephant dung whose smell alone would knock out a grown man. I’m not here to rescue you, but I can walk alongside you and help you find the courage, strength, and resources for you to rescue yourself.

For me, it was Jesus Christ and the carnivore diet: One saved my soul, the other nourished my body. And I’m thriving as a result!

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I love dips! As you get stronger, they actually get fun 😄 I need to work on my form though - keeping my shoulders down and elbows going straight back to 90⁰ on the drop. #dips #gymgirl #inkedgirls #strongwomen #dailyworkout
I'm loving this combo for breakfast lately! Chicken wings and my carnivore cookies. This time, instead of using butter as a base, I used @carnivore.snax beef tallow. I forgot to take a picture, but their pre-portioned beef tallow tubes are perfect
I'm loving this combo for breakfast lately! Chicken wings and my carnivore cookies. This time, instead of using butter as a base, I used @carnivore.snax beef tallow. I forgot to take a picture, but their pre-portioned beef tallow tubes are perfect for recipes! And as always, @ketochow coming in clutch - eggnog is today's protein flavor. The wings are seasoned with my special curry blend, which is available on my blog 👇🏽 https://www.peglegcarnivore.com/blog/crispyovenwings Have a blessed Sunday, everyone! #sundaybrunch #sugarfree #chickenwings #intermittentfasting #eatrealfood
I had a busy day and hit a few of life's speed bumps along the way. This meal made things much better 🙂 Chicken thighs coated in @porkkinggood OG flavor pork rind crumbs + some Wagyu Bottom Round @carnivore.snax 🤤 #healthyeating #lowcarbcooking
I had a busy day and hit a few of life's speed bumps along the way. This meal made things much better 🙂 Chicken thighs coated in @porkkinggood OG flavor pork rind crumbs + some Wagyu Bottom Round @carnivore.snax 🤤 #healthyeating #lowcarbcooking #friedchicken #carnivorediet #mentalhealthjourney
Carnivore pizza night! I've been carnivore since 2018, and eliminated dairy pretty early in my journey. Too much cheese in particular gives me bloating, acne, and can trigger binge eating. However, I am currently trying to heal and gain weight. Us
Carnivore pizza night! I've been carnivore since 2018, and eliminated dairy pretty early in my journey. Too much cheese in particular gives me bloating, acne, and can trigger binge eating. However, I am currently trying to heal and gain weight. Using dairy strategically is a great way to achieve my goals, so I decided to reintroduce it on occasion. Not every meal or every day, but perhaps two or three times a week. I'll evaluate how I feel and make changes if necessary. I love being metabolically flexible - it allows me to experiment and thrive! 🍕 Details: Crust is @mariaemmerich ground chicken recipe Toppings: ricotta, burrata, pork sausage, beef pepperoni, bacon, Parmesan, Romano, & herbs from my garden (garlic, basil, oregano). #pizzanight #carnivorediet #burrata #meatlovers #ketomealideas
As many of you know, I raise quail for meat and eggs. If you have access to quail, this is the perfect recipe for learning how to cook them. Don't be intimidated - although the presentation of this meal is elegant and sophisticated, the recipe is sup
As many of you know, I raise quail for meat and eggs. If you have access to quail, this is the perfect recipe for learning how to cook them. Don't be intimidated - although the presentation of this meal is elegant and sophisticated, the recipe is supremely simple! Take a peek at my quail setup and learn more about raising them here: www.quailandcotton.com 🐣 Full recipe is on my blog 👇🏽 https://www.peglegcarnivore.com/blog/decadentroastquail #quail #farmtotable #carnivorediet #goatcheese #nutrientdense
Chicken wings make me happy 🍗 Have a terrific Thursday! #breakfast #chickenwings #friedchicken #lowcarbmeals #carnivorediet
I found a baby rack of lamb on sale @walmart and snatched it up! I seasoned it with @greek_village_market homemade Greek seasoning and plenty of fresh garlic, then air-dried it to crispy perfection. For dessert, some of my Ketovore cookies shaped i
I found a baby rack of lamb on sale @walmart and snatched it up! I seasoned it with @greek_village_market homemade Greek seasoning and plenty of fresh garlic, then air-dried it to crispy perfection. For dessert, some of my Ketovore cookies shaped into bars. Today's flavor? @ketochow chocolate toffee. As you can probably tell, I'm working to heal my body and bulk it up so I can get stronger 💪🏽 #lambchops #sugarfree #cookies #carnivorediet #mealprep
Swung by @aldiusa and grabbed a few more packs of lamb loin chops. They're so easy to cook in the air fryer - I do 7 minutes at 400⁰F. Seasoned with plenty of garlic and oregano from my herb garden. For dessert, the rest of my awesome peppermint car
Swung by @aldiusa and grabbed a few more packs of lamb loin chops. They're so easy to cook in the air fryer - I do 7 minutes at 400⁰F. Seasoned with plenty of garlic and oregano from my herb garden. For dessert, the rest of my awesome peppermint carnivore cookies! Some of them coated in a melted primal fudge @ketobrick ✨ #carnivoremeals #lambchops #sugarfreedessert #greekfood #lowcarbmeal
On this Easter Sunday, I'm grateful for a full plate and an empty tomb! He is risen, alleluia! I deserve nothing but the wrath of God, because I am a sinful human being - but He chose to sacrifice His son in my place, and in yours. Receive His gift
On this Easter Sunday, I'm grateful for a full plate and an empty tomb! He is risen, alleluia! I deserve nothing but the wrath of God, because I am a sinful human being - but He chose to sacrifice His son in my place, and in yours. Receive His gift and spend eternity in heaven! On my plate today: 🔸Lamb loin chops seasoned with @greek_village_market Greek homemade spice blend 🔸An OG egg white wrap from @egglifefoods and scrambled eggs seasoned with @eatpluck 🔸Carnivore cookies made with peppermint @ketochow & half of them covered in a melted primal fudge @ketobrick #happyeaster #carnivorediet #jesussaves #lambofgod #sugarfree
My double-decker delight: pork-infused burger patties with scrambled eggs and more bacon! All cooked in butter. Cheers to @kendberry.md - I'm getting my #bbbe for the day! Work was absolute chaos tonight with extra Easter orders pouring in, so this
My double-decker delight: pork-infused burger patties with scrambled eggs and more bacon! All cooked in butter. Cheers to @kendberry.md - I'm getting my #bbbe for the day! Work was absolute chaos tonight with extra Easter orders pouring in, so this was a much better way to end my evening. #burgertime #healthymeals #eatrealfood #carnivorediet
A true carnivore feast! When I found out that @madamebazi had never experienced the gastronomical glory that is lamb, well. We simply HAD to remedy that situation 😂 Everything you see in the photos is carnivore! 🥩 A smoked rack of lamb and air
A true carnivore feast! When I found out that @madamebazi had never experienced the gastronomical glory that is lamb, well. We simply HAD to remedy that situation 😂 Everything you see in the photos is carnivore! 🥩 A smoked rack of lamb and air-fried lamb loin chops 🥚 Deviled eggs 🍞 Cottage cheese garlic bread from @coachcarnivorecam 🧀 Tirokafteri - a traditional Greek whipped feta spread 🎂 Carnivore cheesecake - recipe on my blog! www.peglegcarnivore.com 🍪 Ketovore cookies made with @ketochow and @ketobrick 🐔 A lovely charcuterie tray including @sevensonsfarms summer sausage & @carnivore.snax chicken chips Four of us ate, laughed, played games, and escaped the stress of life for a few hours. 💜 #gamenight #funwithfriends #lambchops #feast #partytime
Another late meal after my work shift - comfort food for sure! 16oz ground 80/20 beef seasoned with garlic salt + cheesy carnivore breadsticks using @pinklipsandprotein recipe. I rarely eat dairy, especially cheese, because it can be addictive and
Another late meal after my work shift - comfort food for sure! 16oz ground 80/20 beef seasoned with garlic salt + cheesy carnivore breadsticks using @pinklipsandprotein recipe. I rarely eat dairy, especially cheese, because it can be addictive and also leads to acne breakouts. But as I try to maintain a caloric surplus and eat more fat, it has become a useful lever that I'll be adding for a few weeks. I will evaluate my performance, energy levels, body composition, and sleep to see how this experiment turns out 🧀 Have a great evening and don't forget to thank God for all the blessings He gave you today! #carnivorediet #cheesebread #nosugar #grainfree #meatheals
Don't miss this podcast with Todd! Real talk between real people trying to navigate crazy lives and how we incorporate carnivore into our daily routines. PLUS some fun self-reliance and conspiracy theory talk, which is what tends to happen when I'm left unsupervised 😂 Check it out here! 👇🏼 https://youtu.be/9XgEqtCw5as #carnivorediet #healthjourney #lifestyle #podcaster #realtalk
My body is still craving eggs, especially in the evening. Had a late night meal that really hit the spot! @egglifefoods OG egg white wrap with scrambled eggs and @sevensonsfarms pork sausages, all seasoned with @eatpluck and cooked in lots of butter
My body is still craving eggs, especially in the evening. Had a late night meal that really hit the spot! @egglifefoods OG egg white wrap with scrambled eggs and @sevensonsfarms pork sausages, all seasoned with @eatpluck and cooked in lots of butter. Plus one of my high-protein, sugar-free, ketovore cookies. Tonight's flavor: blackberry @ketochow ✨ Also, a reminder to everyone: no companies sponsor me in any way! I just share the products I have personally found beneficial in my health journey. ☺️
A meal so nice, I'm doing it twice! Another day, another breakfast of #cookies and #chickenwings 🍪 & 🍗 My ketovore cookies are almost completely carnivore. They're made with butter, eggs, @ketochow & other #sugarfree #grainfree nutritio
A meal so nice, I'm doing it twice! Another day, another breakfast of #cookies and #chickenwings 🍪 & 🍗 My ketovore cookies are almost completely carnivore. They're made with butter, eggs, @ketochow & other #sugarfree #grainfree nutritious ingredients! Today's flavor is butterscotch. Today's wings are my special #Cajun marinade, and I bravely went spicier than usual 🥵 It's gonna be a great day if it started this way! I hope y'all are having a wonderful weekend. I'm heading into @walmart for my evening shift. 🫡
I love dips! As you get stronger, they actually get fun 😄 I need to work on my form though - keeping my shoulders down and elbows going straight back to 90⁰ on the drop. #dips #gymgirl #inkedgirls #strongwomen #dailyworkout
I'm loving this combo for breakfast lately! Chicken wings and my carnivore cookies. This time, instead of using butter as a base, I used @carnivore.snax beef tallow. I forgot to take a picture, but their pre-portioned beef tallow tubes are perfect I had a busy day and hit a few of life's speed bumps along the way. This meal made things much better 🙂 Chicken thighs coated in @porkkinggood OG flavor pork rind crumbs + some Wagyu Bottom Round @carnivore.snax 🤤 #healthyeating #lowcarbcooking Carnivore pizza night! I've been carnivore since 2018, and eliminated dairy pretty early in my journey. Too much cheese in particular gives me bloating, acne, and can trigger binge eating. However, I am currently trying to heal and gain weight. Us As many of you know, I raise quail for meat and eggs. If you have access to quail, this is the perfect recipe for learning how to cook them. Don't be intimidated - although the presentation of this meal is elegant and sophisticated, the recipe is sup
Chicken wings make me happy 🍗 Have a terrific Thursday! #breakfast #chickenwings #friedchicken #lowcarbmeals #carnivorediet
I found a baby rack of lamb on sale @walmart and snatched it up! I seasoned it with @greek_village_market homemade Greek seasoning and plenty of fresh garlic, then air-dried it to crispy perfection. For dessert, some of my Ketovore cookies shaped i Swung by @aldiusa and grabbed a few more packs of lamb loin chops. They're so easy to cook in the air fryer - I do 7 minutes at 400⁰F. Seasoned with plenty of garlic and oregano from my herb garden. For dessert, the rest of my awesome peppermint car On this Easter Sunday, I'm grateful for a full plate and an empty tomb! He is risen, alleluia! I deserve nothing but the wrath of God, because I am a sinful human being - but He chose to sacrifice His son in my place, and in yours. Receive His gift My double-decker delight: pork-infused burger patties with scrambled eggs and more bacon! All cooked in butter. Cheers to @kendberry.md - I'm getting my #bbbe for the day! Work was absolute chaos tonight with extra Easter orders pouring in, so this A true carnivore feast! When I found out that @madamebazi had never experienced the gastronomical glory that is lamb, well. We simply HAD to remedy that situation 😂 Everything you see in the photos is carnivore! 🥩 A smoked rack of lamb and air Another late meal after my work shift - comfort food for sure! 16oz ground 80/20 beef seasoned with garlic salt + cheesy carnivore breadsticks using @pinklipsandprotein recipe. I rarely eat dairy, especially cheese, because it can be addictive and
Don't miss this podcast with Todd! Real talk between real people trying to navigate crazy lives and how we incorporate carnivore into our daily routines. PLUS some fun self-reliance and conspiracy theory talk, which is what tends to happen when I'm
My body is still craving eggs, especially in the evening. Had a late night meal that really hit the spot! @egglifefoods OG egg white wrap with scrambled eggs and @sevensonsfarms pork sausages, all seasoned with @eatpluck and cooked in lots of butter A meal so nice, I'm doing it twice! Another day, another breakfast of #cookies and #chickenwings 🍪 & 🍗 My ketovore cookies are almost completely carnivore. They're made with butter, eggs, @ketochow & other #sugarfree #grainfree nutritio

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Recipes
Decadent Roast Quail
Decadent Roast Quail

Don’t feel intimidated to cook quail! While this elegant presentation appears fancy and will certainly impress your dinner party guests, it is a surprisingly simple bird to cook.

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Duck Encrusted Chicken Tenders
Duck Encrusted Chicken Tenders

You’ve heard of killing two birds with one stone - this is more like eating two birds in a single bite! These crunchy zero carb chicken tenders are breaded with duck instead of yuck.

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Bacon Wrapped Roast Ranch Chicken
Bacon Wrapped Roast Ranch Chicken

Transform a dull rotisserie chicken into an eye-catching dish that both kids and adults will enjoy. With the flavor of ranch and addition of bacon, even the breast portions will turn out juicy and satiating.

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Tallow Taquitos
Tallow Taquitos

These deep-fried taquitos are a nourishing upgrade from the ultra-processed ones in the freezer section. Frying in tallow adds extra flavor and increases satiety - and you’ll get the thumbs up from RFK!

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Lusty Egg Salad
Lusty Egg Salad

This is NOT the bland egg salad in a plastic grocery store package… It’s a flavor blast infused with bacon and packed with protein! Easy to whip up, and no “sus” mayo or seed oils in sight!

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Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake
Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake

Fool your “normie” friends with this high protein lemon poppyseed Bundt cake - it’s sexy enough to serve at a dinner party but clean enough to fit your carnivore lifestyle. They’ll never know the difference!

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Simple Scotch Eggs
Simple Scotch Eggs

Whip up this delicious portable snack with four simple ingredients! Bite into a crispy outer shell to enjoy a smooth, silky egg on the inside.

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Pumpkin Spice Cakelets
Pumpkin Spice Cakelets

Jump on the PSL train without all the added sugar! These dairy-free caramel cakelets are high in protein and minerals and take less than an hour to whip up, unlike SAD baked goods. My favorite way to serve them is warm with a scoop of my carnivore vanilla ice cream.

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ChocoChip Sweetbread (But not that kind!)
ChocoChip Sweetbread (But not that kind!)

It’s an unbelievable concoction: a fluffy, chocolate chip cloud bread high in protein with the added nutrition of organ meats! It tastes like a dream, won’t spike your insulin, and helps you hit your fitness and nutrition goals.

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Breakfast Burrito with Hash Browns
Breakfast Burrito with Hash Browns

Skip the drive-through and whip up this easy, nutrient-dense breakfast burrito to start your day.

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Chicken and Waffles
Chicken and Waffles

Make this amazing soul food staple with only FIVE ingredients - and no dairy!

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Oven Smoked Brisket
Oven Smoked Brisket

Want wood-smoked brisket but don’t own a smoker? This method is for you!

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Crispy Oven Chicken Wings
Crispy Oven Chicken Wings

Skip the mess of a fryer and learn to make easy, sensationally crispy wings in the oven instead. Includes several of my favorite marinades & dry rubs for flavor inspiration!

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Thicc Mints
Thicc Mints

Build muscle by eating chocolate? This girl scout cookie alternative will get you those gains!

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Cajun Chicken Nuggets
Cajun Chicken Nuggets

Spicy chicken nuggets made with pork rind breadcrumbs and my secret Cajun spice blend.

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