Trudy lost weight, and came off medications on a carnivore diet

The Struggle to Lose Weight and Health Issues Along the Way

Shortly after we were married, my husband and I found out we were already expecting our first baby. I wasn’t really “overweight”, but I wasn’t thin either. I weighed about 140. I’m 5’ 5”.

 

I gained nearly 90 lbs during my pregnancy. Don’t know why, I just did.

 

I lost a little after she was born, but not much. Then my weight started to climb!
By the time our daughter was 5, I already weighed 300 lbs.

 

A few years later, I was 400 lbs, wearing 5X clothes that were rapidly getting tight.

 

This last photo was taken Christmas 2010.

 

July 2011 I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and spent 2 days in ICU, then 2 more days in a regular room.

 

A Leap of Faith and Finding the Right Diet

I immediately quit sugar. It was a shock to my “southern girl” system to give up sweet tea, biscuits, and all the wonderful carb-y goodnesses I grew up on. But I did it!

 

In 18-24 months, I lost 100 lbs!

 

I was able to maintain that for a few years. Then I started having difficulty walking. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees. I had arthritis in my knee joints and under both my kneecaps. For almost 4 years, I walked with a cane. I was only in my mid-30’s.

 

I gained back about 80 lbs in 2 years. I was miserable! I tried Atkins/low carb. I just couldn’t lose!

 

August 2018 I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. I had no idea that obesity could cause cancer!!!

 

September 24, 2018, I had a complete hysterectomy. They removed my uterus, ovaries, and Fallopian tubes. My gynecological oncologist said that my ovaries probably hadn’t worked correctly in years.

 

I recovered from surgery, but still could not lose weight.

 

My primary care doctor and I talked about me having weight loss surgery, but we found out my insurance didn’t cover it so we started trying to raise the money. We asked my doctor if we should try to get on disability. She said that could take years, and I “didn’t have years”. We knew that meant I’d die if something didn’t change soon!

 

Even my oncologist worked to try and help me get bariatric surgery, but I couldn’t find help due to insurance problems.

 

In faith, I started the pre-op diet they sent me. 3 of my siblings had to have bariatric surgery to lose weight so I just assumed I was next.

 

Going Zero Carb and the Benefits It Brought

I followed that pre-op diet. It was very strict, but I followed it to the letter. After 3 months on that diet, I had lost only 5 lbs!

 

I was beyond frustrated, and very close to giving up, and just going back to eating whatever I wanted since I wasn’t losing anyway.

 

I prayed! I asked God to show me what to do.

 

One week after my 39th birthday, I woke up and said “I’m starting keto!” (I had come across Thomas DeLauer on YouTube, and I started doing tons of research on it, reading/watching testimonials about people getting off all kinds of meds, dropping weight, and so much other wonderful side affects of keto. I also started watching Dr. Ken Berry and Dr. Eric Berg.)

 

Going Zero Carb and the Benefits It Brought

Within 3 weeks of going strict Keto, I was off my diabetes meds, thyroid meds, and I no longer needed my cane!!! (I haven’t used it since! That was August 2019!”)

 

Within 6 months, I’d lost 60 lbs! That wasn’t a lot for most keto people, but that was a LOT for me!

 

I felt great, better than I had in years, but I still had high blood pressure, severe anxiety, and some joint pain.

 

I had heard about Carnivore/Zero Carb, and I had been doing research. I’ve always loved vegetables, and it had been drilled into me all my life, and on Keto, “EAT YOUR VEGGIES!” So I was struggling with the “only animal products” way of eating.

 

I came across Judy Cho, Laura Spath, Kelly Hogan, Dr. Shawn Baker, Charles Washington, and a few others in my YouTube searches.

 

After LOTS of research, I decided to go without veggies one evening for dinner. Then I didn’t have veggies the next day. Then I realized I hadn’t eaten veggies in a week or so, and I was feeling great!

 

In that first week, I lost 10 lbs that I’d gained after stalling on Keto.

 

I’ve lost 2 lbs since this last pic was taken. I’ve lost a total of 99 lbs from my highest weight!

 

Since going ZC, I’m now off my blood pressure meds (Lisinopril 30mg) and nearly off my anxiety meds (Lexapro 20mg). When I do feel I need something, I take only half a Lexapro, and only once a week or so. I also only need my acid reflux meds (omeprazole 49mg) every few days instead of every single day!

 

I continue to watch and read everything I can to learn more about why we thrive on this WOE. I’ve had hundreds of people contact me since I started losing weight. They all want to know what I’m doing, and can I guide them. As I learn, I share my new-found knowledge and wisdom!

 

The Road to Recovery: Off Medications and Feeling Better

My husband and I just celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. I came across a photo from our 10th anniversary. I weighed 400 lbs, could barely walk, on TONS of meds, and I was wearing 5X clothes from Catherine’s (which is 6X most places), and they were almost too small.

 

My husband has lost about 40 lbs, even though he’s not 100% ZC.

 

I am so thankful to have found this WOE, and I share this with anyone who will listen!!! We can hardly wait to see where we’ll be down the road!

 

The Miller’s 20th Wedding Anniversary 03/04/2020 Joseph, size 58 suit (and it’s way too big). Trudy, size 24 dress (and it’s too big).

 

7.5 weeks ZC/Carnivore so far, and life/health gets better and better and better!

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 program.

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6 thoughts on “Trudy lost weight, and came off medications on a carnivore diet”

  1. You both are doing great! We are so proud of you and love following on your journey! Can’t wait to see what’s next!

  2. Trudy has given me a world of information to help my husband and I on our weight loss struggles. Trudy is a childhood friend and to watch her struggle for so many years and to now witness her victories makes my heart so happy for her. She is such a testimony to us struggling. I can’t wait to see where this new journey takes her!

  3. I love your story and draw so much inspiration from y’all! Thank you for sharing and please keep us all updated on your progress and good health.

  4. Congratulations and God bless you, Truly (and family)! Your testimony blessed me, and is blessing others! I pray you are well and continue to thrive! I’d love to hear your update!

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