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
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
Thank you Dr. Baker and Masha for taking time to read this email. The help I have received thru the community in my 3 months with you is more powerful than I can put into words. I have been so chronically sick for so many yrs, with nothing but prescriptions from Dr’s as “answers”. Thankyou for the work you do,
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
My name is Phillip, I’m a 32 year old former combat medic. I started as a sick kid. Hospitalized a couple of times for asthma, and I was on constant medication starting at 4 years old. I had severe allergies, severe acne, orthodontics for palate expansion, headgear to correct an underbite, cavities; I was pudgy and had glasses. I was a
Plant Toxins And Food Intolerances ‘Before’ was right around the time I was getting really sick in July 2016. I thought I was healthy. I ate mostly whole foods, no grains or beans or nightshades, and very little sugar. I was really trying to push the vegetables, thinking that I would soon feel great. Instead, I descended a
Greetings, my name is Doug. I’m 28 years young, 6’5, 192 lbs, and have been practicing a mostly carnivore diet with the exception of social situations for eight months now. Prior to practicing a carnivorous diet, I was plant-based, with a focus on detoxification, fasting, raw foods, and lots of fruit to reverse chronic issues. Background And Health Issues
Thomas’ Early Struggles with Autism, Dyslexia, Arthritis, and Psoriasis Thomas’ problems began at an early age: “I have been autistic and dyslexic my whole life, but I was not diagnosed as being autistic until I was an adult. By the time I was about 44-45, I had arthritis in my neck, hands, lower back, and feet. I also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=835df5SPON8 I tried it for 90 days, and based on the positive results, I’ve decided to keep going. I ate 99% beef for the majority of this time, a little chicken, lamb, pork, and fish. I failed a few times before getting the hang of it and have been strict for 90 days. List of health issues: IBS (Mostly fixed)
Pamela lost over 50 pounds eating a keto diet. August 1, 2018 Today, as I celebrate 18 months as a Carnivore, I think it is time for a #meatheals essay. After 18 months of healing and learning, I would like to share my story. Over this last year and a half, I have really learned to never say never.
