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
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
Hi there. I have dropped over 12kg or 26lbs in bodyweight since changing to carnivore in the last 6 months. That is the tip of the iceberg though. Mentally I am hugely improved as well as physical recovery from training and energy levels. See attached pictures and my battle plan over the last 2 year’s when I hit 17 stone
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
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
Michael’s Decision To Adopt A Carnivore Diet Michael’s journey to better health on a carnivore diet began at a pivotal moment standing in line at the Walmart checkout. At age 55 and 6’2” tall, Michael had steadily gained weight each year since his mid-thirties, topping out at 284 pounds. He was about to go from a 2XL size shirt
I want to share my story with people and hope it may be able to encourage and inspire someone who may be in a position where I used to be. So where do I begin? I am currently 41 years old and probably in the best shape of my life of my adult years. Childhood Addiction to Food
19th May 2019 Dear Reader, I wanted to write about my weight loss, physical and mental transformation, and the 7-year road I’ve been on. It hasn’t been easy, it hasn’t been terribly hard, but it has been difficult at times not to get discouraged and lose my way. Discovering Low Carbohydrate Way Of Eating I don’t know my
Being a mother places a tremendous strain on a woman’s physical physiology, as well as being a big mental challenge. Sleep is difficult, and maintaining that happy demeanor can become impossible. Claire found that “With baby number three came my third round of post-natal depression. Ugh.” Sometimes the bad news is good news because it’s nothing new-just gaining a deeper
I’ve been obese all the way up to the age of 16. I got into MMA and lost over 80 pounds, from 230-150. I was eating a pretty “healthy” diet to get this weight down and maintained that diet to stay in fit shape. But I didn’t feel great. I got into fighting and had to do a lot
