I just wanted to share a simple story to help get the word out there. Back in 2006, I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I mentioned to the doctor that I thought I was too young (25y/o) to be diagnosed with that condition. She told me normally yes, but with all the hormones in food, it’s not surprising and that
Childhood Challenges and Sensitivities As a kid, I had a sensitive digestive tract. I carry a lot of stress gastrointestinally, and my childhood was characterized by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; I carried that inside in so many ways. I dealt with excruciating gas cramps, constipation that made appendicitis seem like a dream, etc. I was suicidal throughout my
My name is Erika. I’m 34, 5’6”, and my highest weight was 278 lbs. I began the carnivore lifestyle on September 17, 2018. From Keto To Carnivore: Optimizing For Her Body I was on keto (20g net carbs) for three years prior. I went off the keto rails early in 2018 due to frustration. Keto is wonderful, but
Elisabeth is from Denmark. Prior to adopting a carnivore diet, she had struggled with depression since she was a young child and had survived several suicide attempts. A Life of Inflammation Elisabeth’s entire life was spent in a constant state of inflammation, which also caused her to have stomach and asthma problems. She had very challenging issues with
My name is Gabby, and I’m a 40-year-old female new to the carnivore diet. Here’s my story: A Little Back Story I have always had thyroid issues since my 20s (Graves disease and Hashimotos). I was on several medications, and nothing worked. In 2010, I listened to my doctors and had a complete thyroidectomy, a decision I regret
I started having problems with my blood sugar right after I had my first baby. I was diagnosed as a gestationally diabetic while carrying. I was given no advice or follow-up after having her. Within two to three months later, I was constantly dizzy, hot, my heart would start beating out of my chest, shaky, hyperventilating, and I’d feel
Since I was about 10ish years old, I’ve had issues with food-related illnesses. At first, it was random sickness after eating or little desire to eat. By the time I was 15, I full on could not eat a solid meal. Two bites in, and I was SICK! It was awful because I was hungry and knew I had
Hello, my name is Hilary. Let me tell you about what the carnivore diet did for me after years of ill health. Starving but still overweight I started struggling with my weight when I was a teenager. I was never the thinnest pre-teen or high school girl, but I was always a normal healthy weight. In my late
For the majority of my life I have tried to maintain a healthy lifestyle. i’ve eaten clean, exercised regularly, played often in the mountains and in the sun, practiced yoga and meditation, de-stressed with massage or acupuncture, used vitamins, supplements and oils and have maintained a regular, healthy sleep routine. But I’ve continuously struggled MOST OF MY LIFE with the
Reasons for Choosing a Carnivorous Diet I am celebrating one year of carnivory, and so I thought it might be helpful to share and document the reasons for choosing this WOE, the symptoms I experienced before this WOE, my background, and the current benefits I’m enjoying thus far. Childhood Eating Habits and Weight Fluctuations First, I was
