For years I struggled with binge eating after a bikini comp. Looking back, I realized I entered the bikini comp during an intense manic phase due to my bipolar disorder. Before the bikini comp, I had no issues with binging, even when I was undiagnosed with bipolar disorder. The competition served as a trigger, and from that point on (almost
Hi there, my name is Lisa. I’ve been aware of/interested in the carnivore diet for a couple of years now, but for some reason, I have only committed to following this diet’s principles for just under two months so far (commenced June 18, 2018). I can’t say why it took me this long to jump on board. Maybe I
I spent my life yo-yo-ing between a Standard American Diet (SAD) and a low-fat, calorie-restricted diet. My Journey with Diets and Mental Health I went to my first weight watchers meeting in 6th grade. In high school, I was an athlete, and that helped me thin out, despite eating mainly junk food 24/7. After gaining the freshman 15 (more
I am a 75 year old Australian and my wife and I have completely turned our lives around with a series of changes as we learned more and more about how diet can influence health. To get a perspective about the struggle over about 30 years – yes 30 years I will tell you about each step and misstep over
Dear reader, my name is Terese and October 29th, 2019 was my 1 year Carnivore anniversary. 🥩 One year ago, I began a journey that I thought was only going to be a 30 day experiment. The before photo was not taken specifically for this purpose. It just happened to be the only picture that was taken of me on
Douglas’ Struggle with Ulcerative Colitis Douglas was suffering from ulcerative colitis, a debilitating autoimmune gastrointestinal disease. He saw his strength wane and said, “I was literally withering away when I was sick.” He was heavily medicated for the condition, saying “ I was on 4 pills of Lialda, 40mg of prednisone, suppositories, and 6mp (the low dose chemo)” and
Jenny’s Journey to Beating Cancer with a Carnivore Diet At one time, doctors had told Jenny her aggressive form of breast cancer would likely claim her life in about a year’s time. She shares her triumphant story of beating that cancer and how following a carnivore diet has helped her along that journey. Why Jenny Switched to a
Hello, I struggled with food and alcohol for the first 35 years of my life always going to both for comfort in every area of my life. Four years ago I was on my death bed literally, had a freak accident almost take my life. At that time I was severely depressed, 300lbs, no self esteem, felt worthless, pre-diabetic, alcoholic, etc. After the
Thank you to everyone who has played a role in promoting awareness of the carnivore diet. I’m now 42. For my entire life until several years ago, I suffered from crippling digestive issues completely fixed by a nearly carnivorous diet. I had constant gut pain; seriously evil diarrhea multiple times daily; socially disabling gas; and severe mental and emotional
The Problematic Nickname I am 25, 175lbs, stronger, happier, with better skin and digestion, than I’ve had since I was 17. Growing up, my family, in an attempt to chastise me or tease me, gave me a sort of nickname regarding food: “cookies, cakes and candies.” I loved sweets, and was known to eat all my brothers’ winter
