I Am No Longer Vegan… | Why I'm an Ex-Vegan (for now)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
- As my first video back on TH-cam in over a year, this was an important one. I go into detail about why I am currently not eating a vegan diet, what lead me to this decision, and how I planned to eat moving forward and in the future. I also cover an even more important topic which is food labeling, and putting yourself into unnecessary boxes, which just end up puts a lot of pressure on yourself. This is definitely vulnerable video so whatever your eating habits are I encourage you to be kind in the comments to everyone. Sending you a lot of love and please share any questions you might have a comments or any future videos you’d like to see from me.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Why Was I Ever Vegan?
3:55 - Problems I Began To Notice
5:43 - Proactive Solutions
7:30 - Challenges Quitting Veganism
9:50 - Personal Changes Since Quitting Veganism
12:18 - My Current Diet
15:28 - Tips
17:37 - Outro
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I am still vegan, but I dealt with eight years of massive bloating and discomfort before finally finding out that I had a severe soy allergy. I was feeling so terrible constantly but didnt want to give up. I am finally feeling great as a soy free vegan, but it can be difficult! I suffered for too long and wouldnt wish that for anyone else. I'm glad I figured out what was wrong, but if veganism is making someone feel terrible or if its not accessible, they should do whats best for them!
I’m glad you persevered! Honestly, it’s really not hard to avoid soy. I have nothing against soy (if it’s organic), but the only soy product I buy is miso. And one can find chickpea-based miso (soy-free) as well. There are hundreds of other delicious and healthy plant foods out there. Glad you’re doing better!
Yeah I had gluten and soy allergy. Sucks but I think it's the cause of a lot of ex-vegans
@@EmilFromEarth who says gluten and soy are necessary for one to maintain a healthy vegan diet? I practically never have gluten or soy - not because I have anything against them, but because there are so many other things to eat! We are really talking about avoiding wheat, barley, rye, and soy. Who buys wheat berries, barley, rye, and soybeans at the grocery store? Very few people. Ah - but the problem is that many convenience/processed foods contain these foods as ingredients. Fine - avoid processed foods like you are supposed to anyway, and you can be a healthy, happy vegan. Problem solved. Next excuse, please?
(Obviously, I wasn’t directing this to you, directly, Emil! I’m just so tired of all the pathetic excuses. I wish they’d just be honest and say “I just don’t care that much about the animals.”)
Hitler suffered with bloating. His doctor found that eating veg, high carbs was causing bloating - fermentation.. 50 micro nutrients are missing from a vegan diet along with a B6 form, there are 2. His doctor recolonised hist gut over a year, and his stomach bloating was gone.
Soy was causing a lot of bloating for me as well. I never had a problem with soy until I started eating soy based protein bars daily. They caused other symptoms as well, so I'm glad I figured out what it was. I have also had issues with gluten. Now I try to limit the two as much as possible, but I still occasionally indulge from time to time.
I’m so happy for you! I have been watching you for a very long time and I appreciate all your journeys you share. You deserve to feel confident in anything you choose in your life. I’m here for it all! 💚
Thank u so much Helena
You’re amazing for being so open to share this & im so grateful for your honestly. Much love & more power 🥰
I absolutely love this! Love how you go into detail about the psychological impact that labeling can have on oneself and how prevalent it is. Can't wait for more of your videos Mona 💗
Happy for you! I started following you right before I went pescatarian early 2020 before covid was a thing in the US. And I was first just looking up smoothie videos and ended up loving your content. I've now evolved to simply a clean eating and living lifestyle this year and I'm happy you're doing the same. Looking forward to your new content. Much love from TX
So glad you're back! You were missing from my notifications for too long. Looking forward to watching your upcoming quality contents!
Hi, Mona. Thank you for your bravery with this video. I know it took courage to do! I too have experienced some of the issues (loss of hair, stomach bloat, etc ) that you mentioned after now hitting the 6-7 year mark of being plant based. I was considering adding a bone broth protein powder to my daily intake as I don't think I could mentally handle the taste of meat fish or eggs being consumed in the traditional way. Question for you. Did you experience any stomach pain, acne etc when reintroducing non plant based foods back into your lifestyle? When I would some years ago do 30-60 days w/o meat and dairy then go back to it, my stomach would tremendously hurt and I got acne. Also, now when I've accidentally eaten something that had cross contamination, acne would pop up within and hour as well as gas, stomach pains etc. Or was your transition back to those things smooth?
If anyone else, can answer this too, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks so much!
It may be that after long plant only eating, your stomach acid is low. Try a general digestive enzyme with your meals, & start sparingly adding in bone broth, meat broth, yoghurt, or baked goods with eggs &/or dairy. As you re-adapt, add in more, actual red meat, fish, poultry, poached eggs, milk, cheese, etc.
I am so happy and grateful that you have talked honestly! I am following you for a long time, and gives a lesson to a lot of people ❤️
Yeeeees!!! I’m so happy you are speaking about your experience and sharing wisdom. I’m going through a similar situation and I’m also coming to the conclusion that we’re constantly changing and evolving. Our bodies are so smart and sense what they need and I’ve learned to nourish it in the way I know works best for me. I love your sincerity and the way you lead others along side you! 💕✨
You know, you mirror me and my experience precisely. I find myself only rating fish and meat about twice in a month. My hair has stopped falling now too. Thank you so much ♥️
Hi Mona, I can relate to your story, I too have tried so many different diets including a vegan diet, due to health reasons, has I suffer from ulcerative colitis . My question to you is, can you still drink and tolerate your morning green smoothie ?
Loving this new journey for you! Thank you for the honesty and being so open about your experience. I also loved how informative this video was, I learned a lot about what we should be looking for when buying our meats & fish so thank you! I would love to see a ‘what I eat in a day’ updated version ❤
Thank you so much for making this video. I can relate so much. Your honesty about your struggle is exactly what I've been going through. Trying to find what food lifestyle suits me has been a challenge. I've decided on a low carb diet for myself. I've lost 10lbs and hope to keep it going. Thanks again. 😊
Veganism is not a diet
Love love love this! Excited of what is to come on your channel! ❤
Missed your full TH-cam videos SOOOO MUCH!! Sending lots of love ❤
I've missed your videos & insight!!! So glad you are back! Really appreciate the update & honesty!
Love this entire video! It was so relatable - I’ve had the exact same experience and so happy just to see that you are so happy and healthy.😊
Mona! How interesting all you are saying! Thank you!
It has been a long journey for my daughter with alot of medical issues since she was born. She is now 16 and she is a national ambassador for Miracle children’s network hospital and her message for 2023 is precise: if my mind and emotions are not in good health and in order my body will have more issues to heal. She is an advocate for mental and emotional health in youth and children.
Thank you for a great video. I was a vegan for the last 18 months but now I stopped it as well due to my weak gut and digestion problem. A quick question, why are you also avoiding nuts? I recently have been eating a lot of nuts and I feel my stomach can not digest it very well. Did you have the same problem?
Just a tip,,,if you really love your nuts try soaking them in water for a few hours before eating them. This will make it easier for your body to digest. I learnt this from a book called Beauty Chef Gut Guide 👍🏼👏🏼
Im eating vegan since 7 years now and I feel better than ever, but also feel like everyone should eat what works best for them and your health. ❤
It's a deficient diet akin to a fast. You're only damaging yourself but you would not even notice. There are people who did vegan for 20-30 years and had their health totally ruined by the time they woke up.
@@jglee6721 😂 “woke up”
@@jglee6721unny you say that, because I know people who eat meat and dairy and have all types of health issues too, but lets blame the vegan diet 🤦🏽♀️
@@jglee6721 on the contrary. A whole-food plant-based diet is *much* more nutrient-dense than a diet that includes animal products - because plants are much more nutrient-dense. They contain hundreds of phytonutrients which are simply absent from animal foods - and these nutrients are not optional.
Also, let not pretend that we do not have actual knowledge/evidence of the healthfulness of vegan diets. With confounding factors controlled, vegans have lower rates of chronic diseases compared with vegetarians, who do better than flexirarians, who do better that omnivores. I’m sorry - that’s simply not debatable; it’s a matter of fact. To assert that vegan diets are hazardous is just wishful thinking with the intention to justify to oneself or others the choice to commit moral atrocities against sentient beings - atrocities one would never want committed against one’s pets.
Boom!
@@shinebright048 Exactly lol. The standard American diet has wrecked many people's health. Plus, not all vegan diets are the same.
Hello Ms. Dr. Mona! Welcome back to YT again. We’ve missed you dearly. You’ve inspired and helped me in so many ways. Thank you. Hugs from PNW!🙏🥰❤️
Happy to be back!:)
Mona thank u so much for this video, I always learn so much from you❤wish you the best in this journey
You are a brave girl Mona 💙
It is not about giving yourself a label, it is about finding what works for you and your body and it is very true that we evolve and things may change.
I started pesco vegetarian in 2019 then moved into Vegan later the same year then moved to plant based + fish late 2020 and as much as I do not like eating meat for multiple reasons I am aware that there is a possiblity of having to change and adjust again in the future.
I totally agree that we can still choose to eat clean whatever diet we choose and that is important.
Thank You for all your great work. Please keep up the great work and all the best with whatever comes next on your way 💙
I loved watching this because I am going through the same thing at present with fixing my gut health, the ailments I’ve suffered since my gut health took a turn. I’m so glad you’re back!
You are always honest about your journey which is why I enjoy your content!
I was scared to look at the comments section, but im happy to see the positivity! Good for you for being strong enough to make this video! ♥️
There are so many ex vegan videos out there now I think the veganistas gave up.
Comment section made me sad realizing how many people don't understand what the word "vegan" means. If you ate plant based and you don't now, that doesn't mean you were vegan. That means you were plant based. The second you went back to eating animal products you eliminated the concept of ever even thinking you were vegan.
@@CKeim1986 her health was suffering and she is trying to make responsible decisions now that she is eating meat. I respect your appreciation for animals but am disappointed in your lack of sympathy for a human’s health and well being.
@@CKeim1986 "yOU wERe nEVeR VegAN iN tHe fIRsT plACE" is the classic vegan cult troll response. 74% 0f vegans abandon the cult, often due to poor health outcomes, second, it destroys any argument about how many actual "vegans" exist.
@@CheyenneRosero Like any other cult, they can't stand it when one escapes.
Hi Mona! What are your thoughts on dairy /cheese now? Curious because I have a hard time giving up cheese.
So glad I found this video! My body has been changing so much over the last few years and I have been struggling to find what foods work for me now. I've loved eating vegan but have also struggled with being limited to a label which can be wonderful but also very judgemental. I LOVE the term eating 'clean' and will see if I can listen to my body more to see what foods will help me heal. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤️
love this and you Mona. You're such a genuine person and it shows.
I've been on a plant based diet for 22 years. I am now pre diabetic, I know that my protein comes from carbs not helping my situation. I'm so glad I found your video! I can completely relate! I'm thinking of adding fish and chicken but after this long how do I do that?
Add some animal protein (fish, eggs, etc.) It's good for you. You'll feel better. It's worth it.
This is one of the most relatable videos I have ever watched! Thank you for putting this out!
Thank you so much for your video! It’s so freeing to hear someone openly talk about how we Change our diets, and that it’s more than okay to evolve in that way!! I am curious about what foods you are mostly avoiding at this point. Are you eating dairy? And what veggies are you eating and avoiding? I appreciate your video and i look forward to hearing from you.
Girl… live your best life and enjoy.. I’ve followed you for a while. You’re an inspiration either way. 😊
SO glad you are finally back on TH-cam ❤
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Hi, can you do a series or a video about healing your gut? From what you said sounds like you have or had SIBO. I had SIBO also and took antibiotics. I think we had a similar trajectory on this except I didn’t do the elemental diet (the 14 days of shakes) If you feel comfortable please share about this healing journey as it might help us too. Thanks
Thank you for sharing and making this video. Would love to see you share more of these kinds of topics =)
I’m so excited for this content!! My gut is begging for help! ❤
🙋🏽♀️ Same! Lost my hair with plant-based. Now just eating clean. It feels so natural to eat what is natural. Thanks for sharing.
Sometime just a simple philosophy of eating what is "grown or grows" and not "made in a lab" is all it takes
I recommend Dr. Melanie Joy. She discusses what has been labeled as "natural" in this society.
You're naturally a herbivore who was taught otherwise.
@@Itsunclegabby That is totally wrong and a complete lie. Humans are hyper carnivores above lions and tigers. The ph in our stomach is the same as vultures 1.3-1.5. Let it be known from here on that Dr Melanie Joy is a quack.
Hi Dr Mona , wow I’m so happy for you, it’s been such a long time seeing you on the vlogs . Please do more videos xx❤
I was eating plant based, juicing, mono meals, raw plants, all to be healthy, my MD told me from my lab work I was not absorbing nutrients, had severe gut issues, hair loss, arthritis pain especially in my hands, teeth enamel breaking down, wierd rash my MD said was something I was eating, etc.
Decided to add meat eggs and butter, very little plants right now, my hair isn't falling out half as much, stomach issues are 80% better, teeth are more stable and my hands don't hurt for nothing, still want to add more plants but doing it a little at a time so I can evaluate how my body reacts.
Listen to your body what it needs....not what the pure vegan people want
Your content is so valuable! Thank you! Much love. ❤❤❤
Thank you for your transparency. I wish you well on your journey.
I have been on the same journey exactly. I now just call myself a flexitarian. Do my very best. I need the iron also. But I need to remember that I need to take a food with vitamin c with my iron pill to absorb the iron. Trying always to raise my ferritin Ny thoughts on this?
I highly respect what you have to say in this video and the candid, humble point of view that we can change. You seem so down to earth about this topic - each person is on an individual journey it's a process of refinement. After eating plant based for the last 10+ years I am just starting to incorporate more protein in my diet through eggs and fish and considering poultry as well. Your message hits me at the right time. Little by little, but all in an effort to maximize health since I've been dealing with some issues too. You're absolutely right-nobody cares what you eat (even if you're a public figure like yourself). Do what is best for you and makes you feel good. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Carly. Really thoughtful and kind comment ❤
@@DrMonaVand 100% carnivore here for the last 5 years. Best decision of my life. I am a new man. Check out CarnivoreMD.
Why would you do that? I’ve never felt better on a proper whole food plant based diet taking b12 and vit d never looked better also. Very active and mentally sharp.
@@desmomotodesmomoto2033 couldn’t agree more, plant based DOES NOT WORK for everyone, the amount of oxalates and chemical residue from plants is causing major problems for many people.
I’m dropping weight, no more brain fog, menopausal issues sorting out, sleep problems since doing high fat carnivore.
@@JnTmarie good it worked for you but it won't work for others
This speaks volumes to me, someone who has tried all different diets because I too suffer with gut issues (Crohn’s disease). After everything Ive tried and been through, Ive learned to eat clean and organically. And just like you said when the options aren’t there, just pick the best one to work with. Nothing will be perfect and obsessing over what to eat just adds unnecessary stress.
I respectfully disagree. Whole food plant based diet w dark leafy greens no highly processed foods, no high salted fried foods, no alcohol, no refined sugar. Following dr Gregor’s daily dozen makes it simple you will feel wonderful and never want to eat crap again. The best to you and your health.
I agree with you 100%.
Hey Mona.. I followed a vegetarian then eventually transitioned to a plant based diet for 14 years.
Then this past March I started following a Carnivore diet to help me with my chronic migraines. Cutting out all carbs and sugars helped me tremendously with my chronic migraines.. no migraines.. my neurologist was excited about my results. At the end of 100 days of doing that I started adding a bit of fruit and veggies , and immediate migraine attack for the next 2 weeks.
Also my stomach was always bloated..
so long story short.. I feeling my best at the moment..
so my point is to do what is best for you and your health..
I would pass on some bone broth/raw milk if you can and then start with fermented veggies (sauerkraut) and see how you do. Eventually can read some veggies and see what happens. Fruit is also great and probably won’t cause the issues like regular veggies do
@@weich1q2w Not really interested at the moment in adding fermented foods especially sauerkraut as it can cause some issues of bloating. I ate sauerkraut when I was pkantbased and it still did not fix my issue. About a month ago, I had some berries ( blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) while visiting my family and as long as I have a small amount, I am ok..
I have made my own broth and it was good.
Everyone is different. Migraines are a neurological disease and what works for one person does not necessarily work for another.As for raw milk.. maybe at some point.. I personally have never been a fan of milk..
Did you have the bloat problems before you started bulking?
Do you still do the lemon water and the smoothie in the morning? thx!
I think it’s easier for those of us doing it for ethical reasons, to stick with it.
She definitely was never vegan. They almost never were.
Indeed. For me there was a point of no return. It really comes down to this: are you vegan for others (the animals) or for yourself. Once you really process the idea that someone has to be get raped, tortured, and have their throat slit for the meat on your plate, there is just no going back.
I’ve been vegan for the animals for 17 years. The health benefits have been amazing - but I have always treated them as a positive side affect of a life of compassion.
Best wishes!
Yesssssss
@@arambarsamian6312 do you take b12 and D3 vitamins, also do you eat flaxseeds or chia seeds for omegas 3 ??
100%
Love this more candid and relatable side that you’ve been sharing! ❤ I just started eating chicken for health reasons (soy, pea and fish allergies) after being vegan and vegetarian for 15 years. It was so hard at first but I feel so much better
Feel sorry for you and the poor chicken
@@mrgovin1285 But you don't feel sorry for the cows and pigs?
@@mrgovin1285 please feel more sympathy for fellow human
So happy to see you healthy and for being so open. I quit after 6 years when I was no longer able to donate blood. It broke my ❤that I was being turned away after being a regular blood donor for 25 years prior. I’m now a happy Whole Foods Omnivore and feel much better this way. You might want to try Monolaurin supplements for gut/digestion. I know it’s currently promoted more for Immunity but it sure has helped me get my gut health back. Cheers to you for making this video & to continued good health. 🤗🤗
Thanks for sharing this! 🙌 It resonates so much. ❤️
♥♥"...if we're not changing, that's weird," I think that's what we need to keep reminding ourselves as humans living different chapters of our life
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! ❤❤
Thank you for sharing… I’m on the same journey and I’m still not where I’d like to be… but I’m getting better week by week. Please continue to share… very encouraging… I’m hoping to find my solution… thanks again!
Hi Mona, can you let me know how you feel about egg pasta with authentic olive oil based tomato sauce?
Hi Mona! Glad you are giving yourself the space to see what works for you. My family doctor recommended a book called “Anatomy of Anxiety” and it is a great mix of eastern and western medicine and ideas. Think you might like it! I learned so much from reading this book.
It’s not about what you eat, it’s about healing the mind and regulating an over active nervous system and understanding the mind body connection. The more you worry about food it just raises your stress levels that caused the gut issues in the first place making everything worst. DNRS was a programme I did to rewire my brain followed with a lot of Dr Joe Dispenzas work and Dr John Sarno which were life changers. I am on no diet I eat healthy, have a spiritual practice, I pray and meditate everyday and I’m the best I have ever been in years. I pray this speaks to someone ❤
This comment should be pinned at the top! Well said!
Which god are you praying to?
I appreciate you sharing this so much. My boyfriend was going through this exact thing about 6-12months ago. We made the change to a carnivore diet and we have felt so much better. I am less restricted than he is, by choice. But it has been the best decision we made for ourselves. We used to have little to no energy (we are 27 & 32y/o) and that completely changed by changing our diet. Thank you again! Wishing you the best. ❤
Happy for you thriving! On your new diet❤
Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. You don’t owe anyone a justification about your life. I’m glad to see that you are feeling healthier. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.
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She is going back to a life of animal exploitation and cruelty when there is no reason to. Why thank her? She is just hopping on the latest trend of ex-veganism.
Being honest doesn t mean you are vulnerable..😂😂😂😂
Welcome back!!
Which mct oil do you use? Also very proud you posted this video I myself JUST left veganism basically the same reasons and I’m feeling all around much better. I still have many vegan friends and they are supportive I think we all just have to do what’s best for us individually 🥰
Welcome back to TH-cam! I love your videos and honestly. I did like your video with Amoila Cesar (he’s a great trainer- that was interesting too.
I honestly always wondered how you were able to eat all the veggies and grains you showed and and how you could digest properly. Especially with the lower fat aspect. It looked like a lot of roughage. Thank you for not slandering veganism. I’m not vegan but it’s annoying when former vegans denounce it completely. It’s still the kind diet for a reason. Thanks for sharing ❤
It took me time to get used to eating beans and raw veggies but now I digest easily. It’s a process. Never been healthier and look better. Doctors are amazed
The kind diet isn't remotely as kind as you believe it to be.
@@JnTmarie the digestion issues some people experience aren’t the fault of veganism or of plant foods. Rather, they are because one’s microbiota has thitherto been fashioned to digest processed foods and/or animal foods. The gut bacteria that digest fiber and resistant starch need to be cultivated somewhat slowly, over time. Little by little, as one eats more fiber and resistant starch, one is preferentially selecting for bacteria that feed on them and starving bacteria that feed on meat. This is what normal human digestion is. After all, most of our cousins, the great apes, eat a 99% plant-based diet.
Thank you so much for your words! I stopped to be a vegan three months ago and I personally can say , Im feeling so much better now! I was vegan for seven years very strict with myself and I ate like a whole foods vegan not a junk food vegan. But I lost so many hair, I was exhausted, bad skin and psychologically I was constantly in a bad mood! So good to hear your opinion and your experience! Best wishes from Italy Andrea 🤍
Thanks for sharing! I’d love a video of your current diet like what you eat ins day 😉
Is grass fed humanely raised animals Kosher or Halal? Would love to buy it.
Thanks, DR. Mona! Your sincerity is what really counts! BLESSINGS!
Thank you ❤
Before I even saw the title, I was like wow Mona looks amazing right now! I don’t know what it is but there’s a youthful glow about you added, and I didn’t know you could be any prettier! Followed you forever, so happy for you! Same story I have! 🥂 stopped labeling, do and try what works and keep changing throughout life just like you said :-)
Would love to hear more of what youre doing and what has helped! ❤️
Would you mind sharing what your bother discovered about his heart? About 2 years ago I also started having heart issues and went vegan for that reason. My cardiologist commended this decision. I am not overweight and do not have high cholesterol, but I figured it was the healthiest thing for my heart. I still have palpitations.
You should find out if you have a magnesium deficiency. Hope this helps. 🙏🏼
This was very helpful. I have the exact same distending. I’ve recently added eggs & I am vegan for 15 yrs. You’re right, things do change.
I totally got everything you were saying. I too, thought that my vegan diet can be attributed to this bloating. I’m tiny as well so I know what you mean. Thank you for sharing this. I did stop eating any imitation meat products. After doing a lot of research I see how bad they are for you.
Instead of eating junk, just stick to whole foods. Maybe junk vegan foods was causing ur bloating
@@laylajohnson8899no the same thing happened to my son after becoming vegan everything I made was homemade no junk food we was eating healthy he was only 7 years old after a couple of years until he was 14 years old my son was so sick we never ate junk food even before becoming vegans. He was bloated pale didn’t grow enough constantly sick we took our vitamins and B12 too. He developed GI problems I had no choice but to return to the diet we had before is Carnivores eggs Pasture raised organic and meat grass Fed Gradually started feeling better. He was always slim . Vegan diet cause my son a lot of damage especially in his development .
Thank you for sharing this ❤️
So support you! Experienced that judgement myself. Good for you for honoring your body💕
So then what does your stomach look like now? It shrunk and the bloating has gone away?
Vegan for 9 years 🙋🏽♀️ but have been seriously considering experimenting lately. I got tired of feeling bloated and uncomfortable so I started eating less fiber and more protein but I don't feel like the processed vegan protein options are healthy. Can you please help by expanding on what you eat to combate that? I see the animal protein, oils, and cooked berries, but is that it? Thank u for making this video, it really hits home for me 🫶🙏
Stop malnourishing yourself it's not worth it
You were plant based, veganism is not a diet. How could you be Vegan for the animals and then wanting to “experiment” eating dead corpses again ?! Poor animals
Please share more. Love your content
Excited to see ur new what I eat in a day video
Hey!! Thanks for sharing your story 🤍 I totally relate to the bloating. I was bloated for years and came to learn my thyroid wasn’t working properly (aka hypothyroidism) and after getting properly medicated my digestion is substantially better and I don’t deal with constant bloat anymore.
I tried the vegan route, the pescatarian route all around the time I didn’t know about my hypothyroidism and it just felt like it wasn’t doing enough.. I decided to go back to eating meat because it just wasn’t helping me with the bloating. What has been effective on top of being medicated has been continuing not to have dairy and little to no gluten and of course clean eating in general, but this time including meat and seafood.
A lot of women go undiagnosed until they become much older and since I heard you mention something about your thyroid I felt I had to share because it was such a long and crazy journey for me. Anyways, good luck on your health journey! 💕
I’ve tried so many elimination diets and none of them have helped. I personally think digestive issues (and chronic symptoms/illnesses in general) is due to stress. Not just acute stress but chronic stress (i.e. trauma). The more I’m working on calming down my nervous system, the less bloated I’ve been. I eat mostly healthy foods but it’s not “clean”. Diets may help in the short term, but the root cause is the sympathetic nervous system being activated for too long. The mind (conscious and subconscious) body connection is very strong!
The best comment, agree
I’ve been vegan for years and have had no health issues. My blood work has been regular every year and never was before i went vegan. I know it’s not for everyone but i went vegan for the animals and i can’t imagine suddenly eating murdered animals again that just makes me so sad to think about… anyways you do you just my thoughts as a vegan. Also think there’s a difference between just eating a plant based diet and actually living a vegan lifestyle. Sure I get your point about labels but Veganism is more than just a diet it’s a way of life, being kind to animals, using vegan products as much as you can, etc. Not here to judge anyone just my thoughts. Much love. ☮️
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Thank you so much for your honesty! That is so brave!
Thank you Dr Mona for your honesty and your bravery.
You have no idea how you are helping me … Thanks 🙏🏻 so much
I had to stop being vegan after 6 years to restore my gut. Leaky gut caused inflammation in my bloodstream which evolved into fibromyalgia. My endocrinologist explained that not everyone’s metabolism is adapted to agriculture foods: cereal, grains, even dairy… The gut makes an effort to digest over the years until it can’t anymore and leaky gut appears. Then, chronic issues start. It took a whole year after I changed my diet to start feeling better. Now I feel a huge difference and I’m so thankful for my doctor who guided me in the right direction.
Thanks for sharing this. I'd been suspecting there may often be a link. Your doctor sounds fantastic. 👍
I eat mostly vegan but do have eggs time from time to time. My hair is actually the thickest its been being mostly vegan. I started to get digestive issues a few yrs ago, went through what you did so many different drs, diets, etc. Doctors trying to get me to eat meat, etc. My intuition told me that is not the reason for my digestive issues. I love the way I eat, mostly vegan and clean, hardly any processed food. And you know what I was right!! I had breast implant illness. Just removed my implants a month ago and my bloating is gone!!!! Mona that might be your issue too, and botox and fillers are not the way to health either.
Good on you for doing the most you personally can for the animals! I feel things are changing for the better in the vegan community but just in case, please remember you don’t need to listen to the vegan police. They don’t know your struggles or your character/intentions, so no reason to let them judge you.
I 100% agree. Humans were meant to be herbivores not carnivores and there’s a lot of proof behind it. For example we’re the only “omnivores” that need to cook our food but if you can really eat meat we don’t have to do that. I’m glad you didn’t listen to your doctor, most people are brainwashed into thinking that meat is what gives us all the nutrients but plants are the ones that contain all of it, eating animals just gives us heart problems and cholesterol.
@@xmetalgamerx thing is we aren’t meant to satisfy anyone with what we eat or to fit in to a specific category, if that’s why anyone’s vegan then they don’t know what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Vegan is a healthy lifestyle for ourselves and the environment not to fit into anyone’s lifestyle or aesthetic.
@@Lila17_ we are not herbivores stop being stupid we are not carnivores either we are Omnivores its a biological fact
@@Lila17_ and pleas change your name it's wery arrogant to think you know best
love this! thank you so much for sharing. I think its super important. As someone who had eating disorders in my late teens to early 20s, I have always struggled with food. Eventually, in my 30s I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia/mecfs and severe ibs with multiple concurrent food intolerances. I had to rebuild my gut immunity. I had tried ALL the diets in my past, but had to get over that 'diet' mentality when it came to rebuilding my gut. With my doctor's support, I started with elimination diets and got my IGA food testing. I tried plant-based and low fodmap but there were too many foods that I was intolerant to like gluten so I couldn't continue. I tried veganism, but again with intolerance to corn, beans, pulses and grains, I had to stop. I tried whole30 but didn't feel my best - and then eventually settled on mostly paleo but with the occasional rice as a grain that I don't react to. It took me almost 3 years to find what is my new way of eating. Due to chronic illness, I am still rebuilding my gut, keeping my vagus nerve stress free through meditation and in my case, having to still take medication which reduces my pain levels to a 6 out of 10 and thus gives me a good quality of life. I share my story because life is not all one thing or another. It has room for a lot of greys. And being flexible as you learn what works for you can in some cases be not only life-saving, but much more authentically heathly!
What a journey you've been on. Great to hear how you are finding what works!👍
Very amazing of you and brave to speak about this very real topic!
You’re so right about the labelling, I wish my younger self had seen it that way. I stayed vegan almost 2 years longer than I really should, pushing through all kinds of health issues, all because I was so afraid how people would judge me if I didn’t live up to that label. In the end, i got nothing but support and understanding ♥️
You were never vegan you were a plant-based poser. I used a plant-based diet to heal MS so idk what you were doing wrong but raw whole food plant-based diets heal pretty much anything. It's people that focus on the label and not the purpose that make the rest of us look bad. Stop saying you used to be vegan it confuses the message. Say you used to eat a plant-based diet
@@jadenemet4527you don’t know anything about her, so how can you say that she was not vegan?? the only thing she said is that having a vegan diet caused her health issues, which is something i can relate to.
you don’t know the thing she was wearing, buying or the things she used to do to have a vegan lifestyle.
you know nothing about her so stop judging.
@@beeatr1cee We know she wasn't because she used animal products the entire time.
Now she has went off her fad religion diet.
LMFAO 🤣
@Wallaby Wrechords You're confusing being on the diet with practicing the doctrine.
Two different words.
I agree that veganism has a lot to do with animals. I'm a vegan because it works best for me and my body. I don't want to put a dead animal in my body. These are just my moral beliefs. I've been a vegan for about 10 years and I'm doing absolutely marvelous. When I was going through menopause I felt nothing I've been able to keep a balanced diet and my health is outstanding and I made 55. It's not for everyone so I respect your decision.
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Thank you for sharing! I’ve actually been struggling with my own plant based journey for awhile and literally always find that when I have some animal protein, I feel so much better and going to the restroom is a much better experience. But I didn’t want to give up being vegan because of what people might say even though it doesn’t feel great to my body. Interesting that my hair feels so much thinner over the last couple of years and won’t grow. Didn’t even think about the fact that it could be due to high carb low fat. THANK YOU!!
Your story is very common. You’re well-intentioned and trying to do what’s best for the planet, society, and your health.
My whole view of the world shifted when I looked into an ethical, animal-based approach with animal foods sourced through regenerative agriculture. It’s amazing for the planet, replenishes the soil and surrounding habitat, and it heals people thoroughly.
Was very interesting! Please do more videos you kinda stopped doing them. Love watching you ❤
Thank you for being so relatable. I hate labels and I went thru so much trynna be me n not wat ppl think I should be. I myself incorporated bone broth in my diet this year while vegan. I was getting heavily iron deficient and tried different ways nothing was helping. I dont know why I kept thinking I had to hide it from ppl but my loved ones could care less. Insane how we develop scenarios in our minds. Thank you again for sharing this.
You should have addressed your gut issues and consumed seaweed instead of agritortured baby animal guts. Read Dr Michael Greger's book How Not to Die and watch Dominion and Earthlings and Forks Over Knives and Cowspiracy and Seaspiracy and Eating our Way to Extinction and What the Health.
@@pinkiepinkster8395 they are just propaganda and false science is there stop being judgmental and your advice will only make others sick
Honesty goes above and beyond. I am happy for you!
she is honest about her animal abuse
Thanks for sharing. I'm going through this as well.
What an amazing video! Great job! I love how you kept your composure.
can you do a new "what i eat in a day" for ur new gut health diet?
Sure
Thank you for this video. Did concerns about fertility in any way contribute to your decision to add animal protein back into your diet?
Thank you for speaking about this honestly and in a calm and loving way :) I can’t help but notice a pattern in most of the “I am no longer vegan” videos. People become plant based thinking it will make them 100% healthy and beautiful and perfect etc. And when they realise it is not this magical diet, they start incorporating further restrictions into their diet which messes with their health. As with any diet, nutrition is important and if you are restricting, you will have to find ways of adding nutrition back to where it is lost. I have been personally vegan for 10 years and thriving. But I have also made sure to eat a variety of foods and never restrict myself with different diet fads or by eating mostly bananas or watermelons and salad (which is what I have heard in two other “I am no longer vegan” videos). Sending love to everyone and please think of the animals and our planet too ;) x
So true and I see it this way also as a long term vegan who has seen people come and go! You have to be in it for the right reasons, animals. If you’re in it for primarily other things, to lose weight, follow a trend, try it out, etc it just won’t last long term.
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Seeds are hard to digest if gut heath is compromised. even if juicing the berries or seeds. Good luck and thank you for your honesty. I just stopped being vegan this week after 4 years tried everything I could before giving in and adding grass fed beef back to my diet. Tried giving up refined carbs and intermittent fasting , juicing vegetables daily , protein drinks daily , then eliminated protein shakes thinking it had something in it not agreeing with me. So it’s interesting one of my favorite you tubers is going through this transition at the same time as myself. Good Luck and I do hope you feel better !
Always informative! Can you discuss probiotics for the gut? Have you heard of Progurt a strain from human gut?