I was a semi-active individual in the 190 lbs to 210 lbs range for thirty-five years. I sporadically went to the gym, played basketball, and did weekend backpacking trips. Nothing spectacular. Ballooning Up To 232lb: The Wake-Up Call I ate pretty “healthy” about 70% of the time. I worked in kitchens for the first 15 years; most of
Looking back, Nicole says she’s blown away by how unhealthy she used to be prior to starting a carnivore diet. “This diet saving me is an understatement!” she says. “I didn’t have energy and was following a gluten-free diet, taking thyroid medication for Hashimoto’s, supplementing with vitamins, and exercising. My joints still ached, I was unable to think clearly, and
Hi, my name is Jaeton. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea 16 years ago and im sure I was prediabetic due to my addiction to sweets and that diabetes runs in my family. Results are not typical. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle
The Misdiagnosis Of Emily’s MS Having no idea what it was, she suffered from the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis for years. As time went along, the puzzle pieces started fitting together. Simple activities that shouldn’t have had a big impact caused her significant joint pain. This lack of understanding finally became clear when she received the diagnosis of full-on
The Frustrating Search for Digestive Solutions It’s New Year’s Eve 2018, and this time last year, I was making lists and action plans for how I might once-and-for-all get to the bottom of my digestion problems. “This will be the year,” I would think as I would set out at the top of that willpower mountain, only to make
From Chronic Illness To Experimentation With Diets Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of something so great it WILL change the world! I’m a rambler, but I’ll try to keep this brief. Sorry, I failed…haha. My success story started when I was 16 or 17. As a kid, I had chronic bronchitis,
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
Taylor shares his amazing story about how he has improved symptoms of Tourrette’s, autism spectrum disorder, and his weight on a carnivore diet. Before switching to the carnivore diet, Taylor indulged in foods like chips, soda, ice cream, and pizza, and says he would get bored and just eat whatever he felt like. This eventually led him to weigh 264
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
