The Vegan Roadblock Sylwia considers herself an ex-vegan, having trod that path for four years. During this period, she not only struggled with numerous health issues, but one year she also delved into a fruitarian diet, which meant eating mostly fruit. This shift was primarily driven by the gut issues and skin conditions she developed on a vegan diet. Consuming
A Standard American Diet with a Twist William’s dietary journey begins with something familiar to many: the standard American diet. However, his version is slightly different. Raised with less sugar than his peers and influenced by the low-fat craze, William’s diet was not as bad as some. But by the time he reached 43, he had put on a few
Helen battled a constellation of severe health challenges. With her life hanging in the balance, she turns to an unlikely ally for aid – the carnivore diet. This is a story of persistence, change, and a unique dietary approach. A Struggle with Chronic Illnesses Helen endures a complex combination of health problems. Anemia, a blood disorder called hereditary spherocytosis, and
Jim is a man on a mission, a mission to regain his health after a significant wake-up call. In the past, he followed a standard American diet. This dietary approach typically includes a heavy focus on processed foods, refined sugars, and high levels of carbohydrates. However, Jim’s health crisis, a stroke, compelled him to reevaluate his lifestyle and nutrition. Shifting
As of July 2023, I have been eating low carb for 2 years and 3 months, with over a year and a half of that time being carnivore. I currently eat a “MEDS” version of carnivore (Meat, Eggs, Dairy, Seafood) with my carbohydrate intake being virtually zero. This way of eating has helped me manage Type 1 Diabetes, severe food
Hello my name is Tyler. I am from Southwest Ohio and have been involved in public safety for over 10 years. Exercise and nutrition have been a part of my life since I was 9 years old. I want to highlight when I was at my worst physically and mentally. Also how removing refined oils and carbs to eventually becoming
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals found themselves struggling with weight gain and deteriorating health due to limited physical activity and unhealthy eating habits. Brian, a 33-year-old enthusiast, embarked on a transformative journey by adopting the carnivore diet from January 1, 2022, to June 2022, and subsequently continued with an animal-based lifestyle. This deliberate choice not only
Josh recalls being morbidly obese as a child. Family meals consisted of lots of carbs—bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes—along with bowls of sugary cereal for snacks. At 12, Josh had back pain from carrying excess weight. In high school, he weighed 330 pounds. Josh developed sleep apnea in his early twenties, and waking up gasping for air terrified him. Another
David T is a 38 year old shipping clerk for a sheet metal company in Florida. He says that “for a significant portion of my life I have fought with my weight, depression and anxiety.” He found himself continuing to gain weight, getting up to 238 pounds with a 42 inch waist. During a delivery for his work, he was
Weighing is optional on this plan. I know it’s hard to believe that the number on the scale we have come to think is the end all, be all–well, it just isn’t. I have certainly had to retrain my ‘looking skinny and weighing less is best’ mentality. If you would like to weigh in at the beginning of your journey,
