Thanks for helping to put this info out there, without scaring anyone away from it. I follow strict carnivore bc of Crohn's disease, and stopped taking all medications and/or supplements before starting. The only thing I take is iodine drops and electrolytes if needed. I'm 42 yrs, 7 mths in, and down 62 lbs, with no flares. I feel great.
@@darlenegera8866 to be honest, I am not sure. I have seen mixed advice on this. Dr. Ken Berry recommends it and his wife Neisha, who has Hashimoto's, takes it. I bought some but have not been consistent with taking it. I should start up again and see what happens. Here is a video he did on this: th-cam.com/video/0N6wiJ2Oxck/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TerdU3ZvEjUaA1VP Here is another video: th-cam.com/video/G5npD9JRLhc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nUx_WFEWqHe8PCIa
My family (4 adults) have been on Keto/Carnivore since the beginning of the year. We have lost a cumulative weight of 250 lbs. I'm 68, lost all my joint pain, walk daily, & feel better than I have in years. I went from a size 2X in 2021 to now a medium. It's a sustainable way of life.
I have been on Keto for about a year and have adopted it as a lifelong journey. I started at 175 and am now down to 137. I am 5"1" so I carried that weight in my midsection. Like you, I have thyroid issues and take medication. With Keto, I am rarely hungry and can stay in ketosis quite easily. I have combined it with intermittent fasting so don't eat before noon or after 6. I have so much energy and the swelling in my legs has diminished. The weight loss is great, but like you, I have a body that greatly benefitted from the elimination of foods that caused inflammation and uncontrolled cravings. Before Keto, I lived to eat. Now, I eat to live. A so much better place to be. I hope your excitement will help others to discover Keto and allow them to get the results we have achieved. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
Thanks for this beautiful post.i have been following your posts for year or two,and love your positive attitude. I am proud of you.and I thought you were looking better every video. Your beauty is inside and out.i am 65 and over weight ,thyroid issues too. I tried the whole thirty 😂. I do have dystonia,its uncontrolled muscle movement. The last three years have been so stressful ,my husband has had cancer and heart disease. He is finally cancer free and his heart is much better after this last catholic. It has aged me . I can't be more glad to hear someone else doesn't want to take drugs that cause more issues. I have been thinking about keto and will look into this . Thankyou my main issue is I am allergic to Stevia and all fake sugars ,monk fruit makes me so nauseous not sure what to do .
KETO DEFINITELY WORKS!👍156 days today, Losing my disgusting load of FAT🐷!💪I'm eating eating OMAD(One Meal A Day-99% Meat🥩). 23.5 hr Fasting until next days meal. Went from XXL Shirts🎽to Medium/Small🎽& 48" Waist to 30"👖. Psoriasis gone,Visceral Fat is going away,Fatty liver gone,Improved mental Clarity,Sharper Eyesight,healthy gums,Stomach Ulcer healed, psoriasis gone on scalp & some other areas! Blood Work💉results Oct 7 was better than years ago.........! 🥳 Still losing and soon will weigh less than I have in decades!💪
Denise, thank you for sharing your keto journey. I, too, have been on Keto since April, 2023. I have lost over 25 lbs since then. I am a very reserved person but I attend core conditioning classes in my neighborhood and several women in my class have mentioned how I look so good. I told them that I am doing a Keto eating program. I mentioned that I did 16 hour intermittent fasting and would not eat breakfast, only coffee, and not eat until 4pm. This helped me to lose my 25 pounds. One lady in my class said that she could not go without her breakfast and refused to go on KETO. I thought to myself that she doesn’t know how unfortunate but she is not even willing to try. I love my keto program. I am now an ultra focused individual loving my life. I will be 76 years old in November 2023.
I have recently started gearing up for Keto. Decided I won't tell anyone because I don't want to have to defend the diet or my choice. Eventually after I regain my health I will fess up, but I know there will be plenty of opposition. Government drilled that food pyramid into our heads long ago and it is hard to dislodge.
Hi Denise, this is Jaye's hubby hijacking her account for a moment. Your video was playing in the background as I was puttering around and it drew me in completely. Your journey, your "whys" and "wants" for both weight loss and medication reduction parallels our journey in many ways. Please continue sharing your journey. It is inspiring!
I started watching your wig reviews in July when I decided to buzz my thinning hair and wear wigs. I have loved how closely your experiences have matched mine. I have accepted my baldness now with joy and adventure. I'm now 77 and seven years ago I weighed 298 (5'5"). Then I retired, moved out of Seattle to a 2.5-acre farm, and within a couple of years was diagnosed with lung cancer (non-smoker BTW). Lost 50 pounds over the next 5 years for obvious reasons. At the same time developed type 2 diabetes mainly because of steroid medication needed for my treatments. In June of this year my diabetes was out of control and I made the choice to go Keto. My glucose readings are now low and I've lost 30 pounds. My goal is to get under 200 before my next birthday (I'm 219 right now). I was 198 when I married my adorable husband 44 years ago so it's about time. I've been doing it all on my own hit and miss with the help of TH-cam but you've encouraged me to get more serious about the right way to do it. Oh, and I now have 5 wigs and a blonde one on the way and my cancer is in maintenance (not remission) as long as my oral meds keep working! Feeling good and looking good now!! Thank you so very much!!!
Thank you for inspiring us. Do you take Tagrisso for NSCLC? I have 4th stage lung cancer . I’m glad to hear your meds are working for many years now . I lost 90% of my hair unfortunately on a targeted gene therapy drug.
Congratulations on finding Keto and Dr. Bosworth! You look even more beautiful and look healthy. I lost 70+ lbs on keto over a 2 year period. Then I started making mug cakes and buying keto bars and like you I stalled and didn't feel as good and then started gaining weight. You have inspired me to go back to the basics with meat and veggies up to 20 total grams of carbs per day. That is what works for me. Please do more videos on your Keto journey. You are an inspiration! God bless you! and Thank you.
....Amen. Last year l did Keto and was always starving. It was incredible sugar/sweet cravings. I was following all the Keto dessert channels. Finally l just gave up. This year l didn't even focus on any desserts or Keto snacks etc. No real hunger or cravings. Don't waste all your money on all those Fake sugar Alcohols etc. Still have them from last year. Praise the Lord....💞🙏
Denise I am a sister “wig wearer” but I need to loose weight as well. Will look into Dr Bosworth’s book. Would love more info or update and ideas. I’m glad you’re feeling so much better, you’re a beautiful spirit. Thanks for all your inspiration😊 18:08
Congratulations, Denise! I began keto in February 2022 and lost 65 pounds. I look 10 years younger and all of my old lady aches and pains are gone. It literally has cured or reversed a lot of the potential medical issues I was beginning to get as I aged. Thank you for sharing your story.❤
Great video!! I did keto after surgery and continued for over 6 months. I lost 60 pounds and was full of physical and emotional energy. I started "flirting" with flour products. Soon I was craving carbs and slowly regained all the wait I had lost. The problem was not with the Keto diet, but with my testing my boudaries with refined carbs. Sometimes I can eat carbs in moderation and do fine;more often I can't. Keeping any emotional triggers in check with prayer and Christian meditation is my biggest help. Thanks for reading!
I did keto for 13 years beginning in 2010. I maintained a 45 to 50 lb weight loss. I am 5'2" and now 64 years old was 164 lbs at my heaviest. Went to 112-114. Never did meds, no alcohol or tobacco for 30 years. Best takeaway was mental health, no more debilitating depression. HOWEVER, as I aged, the cravings for sweets got worse and worse. I battled it with keto friendly homemade treats, but found that the weight keot trying to creep back on, so yoyo of 6-8 lbs the last 4 years. A d anxiety started to get worse and worse. And so did violent coughing from emphysema, arthritis pain, hair loss, and IBS. Some months back I watched Dr. KenBerry and Mikhaila Peterson. I decided to give carnivore a try, and did so on July 17th 2023. I do beef, fish, bacon, eggs, ghee. No dairy. Violent coughing fits stopped, no arthritic pain, NO anxiety, no cracked painful heels, no IBS! No more awful food cravings. Gave up stevia too, was giving me candida. No coffee, do not miss it funnily enough. I'm now able to walk without having to stop and catch my breath! Carnivore for life for me. Please DO continue to share your journey. You look wonderful, I'm so happy that you found keto and feel better. I've learned so much from your wig videos and always point new wig wearers your way. Dairy caused a weight and health stall for me, so I eliminated it with great benefits. I am now 100-102 lbs, feeling SO MUCH BETTER! Much Love from New Mexico USA!❤❤❤
Congratulations on your weight loss. I did keto and released some of the excess weight. Tried to do carnivore because I want to have more energy and less depression and anxiety, as well as to release the rest of the excess weight. But can't eat beef or pork. So, in order to enjoy poultry and fish, I desire a little bit of sauce, like ginger chili sauce, which has some sugar. Or ketchup that has no high fructose. But while trying to do carnivore, I'm having and giving into cravings for sweets. I guess I just want to know if anyone else who can't eat beef or pork has tried carnivore and been successful. I'm guessing the sauce makes it not true carnivore. Congratulations to the lady in this video too. I stumbled upon your video today. I'm happy for you in your healing and weight loss too. And enjoyed your video. Peace. Shalom.
Try lamb as well as making your own sauces. I had to totally give up the sweet, especially artificial sweeteners, in order to beat those horrible cravings. Gave up honey too. Best to you❤
Hi Denise, I've watched your wig videos over the last 6 months and could tell you were losing weight. I wondered what you were doing and am glad that you shared. I started my life changing health journey in Aug. of 2021, 195lbs. 5'3'' and in 11 months lost 75 lbs. doing keto then going more into the carnivore space. I have been maintaining since then. People tell you that it's harder to lose when you are a woman and older. I'm 65 and have never lost weight this easily or quickly. I got rid of the neuropathy symptoms in my feet, join pain and stiffness, word blocks and a weird swallowing issue. I admit to being a food addict and that I needed more than just a way to lose weight. For the addiction part, I recommend Dr. Cywes. Watching his youtube videos gave me the missing pieces to why I would always regain any weight I lost. I also have read Keto Continuum by Dr Boz and watched her videos as well as videos from Dr. Ken Berry, and Dr. Eric Westman. So glad that you are getting healthy and telling others how you are doing it. Thanks for sharing!
Wow. I have been watching your videos and then I see this. I have been keto for almost 5 yrs and I now focus on health coaching to help people with metabolic/health issues. I can see how passionate you are to help people and I appreciate you sharing information on your journey. I have read Dr Boz’s books and use her methods to help people learn what works for their bodies. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your experience with people and encouraging them to try this. It is exciting when people can actually begin to see their body is healing because of the changes they have made in what they eat. It will take time but your body will continue to heal as you keep going. I like to encourage people to focus on the healing aspect and not the weight loss. Weight loss is a by product of the healing. The healing is the main focus. I am so happy and excited for you and I hope and pray you will continue to see positive improvements as you go. 🙏😃
@@heywigsisterI have watched your wig reviews off and on for 4 or 5 years. I too have thyroid issues and hair loss. I love wigs and even if my hair came back I would still wear my more versatile 'hair", I bought it and it's MY HAIR!. I too have done multiple diets thru the years from Dr. Katahn(sp?) back in the 70's before I became educated and learned FAT was not the baddie! Then in the 90's, I did Atkins but felt bad, kidneys were stressed. Segued over to Suzanne Sommers (she had just written her 1st book, "Eat Great Loss Weight" and lost 30 in 3 months. Now mind you, my top weight around 138/140 was many people's goal weight, but I have tiny bones and at 5'4" I was very overweight for my frame, small bones, shoulders, etc. I really benefited tremendously from Suzanne's books particularly her emphasis in her follow up books detailing the sugar element/culprit...the real baddie. I now during a very stressful season of 4 years of caregiving for my brother found myself needing to get back on the wagon, and I have been Ketoing and toying with idea of carnivore as I would like to see if it helps some medical/health issues I've had for years. I am down to 112, I'm 76 and in my clothes 😉👍. I basically look like I did in my 20's and 30's, not counting the fact that the collagen and elastin, ain't what they used to be. I'm so busy with the caregiving that I have little to no time for exercise tho I hope to resume my Total Gym once "this too shall pass"! Dr. Ken Berry is a Godsend and Dr. Berg also very informative, but Berry and his great guests are my educators. Thx for your inspiring story I know it will help many. I too am a bit of a weight loss "evangelist" cause I know it can be done with the right resources, mindset and gameplan!! You look fabulous and the health improvements are amazing. I know your hubby and kids feel like "they won the lottery" to have a "new mom/wife" who can now participate in their lives!! Yay, yay, yay!! Forgive any typos, no time to proof!
I started my keto journey Nov. 2019❤. I lost 77lbs. It amazes me how whole real low carb food is healing. Cut the processed garbage out and you’ll be amazed too. Way to go! Super happy for you 😊
Wow Denise! You look absolutely gorgeous, but I think you’ve always been a beautiful woman inside and out!!! Keto has been a way of life for me for many many years! Congratulations!!!
Ive lost 120 lbs so far and experiencing the same relief from inflammation! First time in my life I haven’t had joint pain. I’m 60. When I was in my 20’s, I had arthritis markers in my blood. I’ve always had some kind of back pain, joint pain, knees, sciatica, etc. Keto and fasting has been a godsend! I’m reversing type 2 and had stage 1A breast cancer removed -this lifestyle will help keep it away. I got here a little late, but I’m thrilled to be here! I was angry for a while about all the bad advice, but I’m just going forward now. Don’t waste any more time if you haven’t done keto yet. Any Way You Can and Keto Continuum are both excellent books.
I've been Keto since January 2022 and joint pain decreased but I still had flares. At the end of July I became carnivore. I thought I'd try it for a few weeks and could always go back to Keto. It's been great! No joint pain except one flare after accidentally eating breading in a meatball. 😂 There's no need for a food log. I've never lost weight without tracking ever morsel. That's not sustainable for me for life. I encourage you to give it a try. There's two more highly qualified doctors, Dr. Eric Westman and Dr. Benjamin Bikman. Both have TH-cam videos and Podcasts. Their plans are simple and easy to follow. I mention them for anyone else that may read this comment. Like you said...it's free and anyone can do it. You look great! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for helping me with my hair loss and wig journey.
I had severe health issues as well in addition to stomach pain that would leave me in bed for hours which used to entirely drained my energy. Meds and doctors preferred diet for 8 months didn’t work. Tried several diets and life styles to no avail. Stumbled across keto at the end of 2017 and decided to give it a strict shot. My sharp stomach pain have disappeared within the first week. I started feeling energetic and sharp minded. Noticed the weight loss but that wasn’t my goal. Ended up getting rid of all my health problems, opened my own business, learned new skills, and still thriving. Lost 160 pounds (again, wasn’t my goal, just wanted to get rid of pain) and would never chose any other lifestyle.
YES!!! I knew you had, was so obvious. I started keto, then ketovore and now am mostly carnivore. Glowing health is a prep for the future. All of life begins with health. It's wonderful to be hypothyroid yet not have to worry about weight gain. This is a lifestyle, not a weight loss diet, as you know and people should understand. I've talked about this for years on my homesteading channel but I'm not sure people really listened early on. I tried to tell my sister in law about this, but she decided to ask her doctor for Ozempic just to lose weight....and the idiot gave it to her! I don't take drugs, either, except Synthroid same as you, and I'm a bit older than you as you know, turning 67 next month. How many my age take no drugs, seriously? How many women my age can lift 50# feed bags? Eating this way is HEALING. When our bodies are truly healed and healthy, weight regulation will come naturally. You have been looking amazing and I know I've told you that a few times already. By the way I never counted ketones, either, and calories on carnivore don't matter (actually calories in, calories out is a myth). People won't even eliminate seed oils, starches and sugars so they think they can't do this way of eating. They can and it's NOT more expensive because of the other foods you are *not* eating/buying. And you are not hungry. Eating this way is the proper human diet for our species. We should talk again soon, miss you! ~Cynthia
Hi, there @@jacalynsqueglia7352 My channel is same as my screen name here Roots, Rocks & Feathers and the front page featured video may be helpful for you, talking about my own health journey. My channel is a homsteading/frugal living channel with different topics like quilting and crochet as well, but I've tried for years to get people to eat this way. Denise and I have been friends for years now and she has made an amazing tranformation!
Hi! Oh my gosh, I was just thinking about you last night and wondering how you are! I meant to go search out your channel today as your videos never come up in my feed anymore. You are spot on! People always say they can't afford to eat this way, yet I guarantee they would spend less because you end up eating way less because the hunger and cravings are gone. We end up eating way more than we need because of those darn cravings. As for prepping, I really took to heart what you said in a video last year about getting healthy and losing weight for everything that is to come. 100% correct. I would bet that you are in the top 1% of people your age who are as healthy as you, able to do physical homestead work, and not be on prescriptions. That is my goal! If I could get off synthroid I totally would! I will call you this week! Thank you so much for taking time to comment, I miss you, too!
I'd love to have a chat soon! You have done such an amazing transformation and if I had any little bit to do with encouraging you, I'm so very happy! That's what I want to do on my channel, urge, encourage, inspire and teach. Thank you for your lovely response, my sister. I agree about getting off Synthroid! One day we may not be able to even get it so I have tried to find thyroid support supplements like iodine drops and others to put in my prep stash, just in case. Look forward to talking with you again soon!
Dr. Ken Barry and his wife Tisha have a channel talking about the benefits of the carnivore diet and how to do it properly. It’s a lifestyle for people with autoimmune disease. They can’t tolerate the terrible foods with these days very helpful. The hardest part is getting rid of the sugars. They are very addictive. You’ve got to cold turkey them you can’t just have a little.
Hey KETO SISTER! Well, guess we are double sisters now 😉 I am a Keto lifestyle person now and am experiencing many of the same health benefits! I am even seeing better hair growth and as a result I am almost topper ready🥰 God bless you on your journey, you continue to inspire me in so many ways! 🙏♥️🙏
Hooray Denise! You look great and your health and life are so worth it! Keto absolutely did the same for me and turned my life and health around (95 lbs lost and maintained for 2 years and counting!). I lost most of my hair as part of my condition and so appreciate ALL of your content! You are my number 1 source for all things hair and inspiration! God bless❤
Denise...yes thank you for this. Because of you I looked up Dr Boz in June 7 2023 .I weighed 180 5'2" and 69 years old. I listened and bought both her books, adopted her plan. Have a keto mojo to test hand gave lost 30 lbs ad of today 150 October 8th 2023. Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Please continue to put out videos on this and helpful hints. Especially meal ideas when we are all so busy! Thank you Denise, I owe this to you and Dr Boz. I'm a nurse..so love yo help. My goal is 127 NY Jan. 22,2024 my 30th anniversary...and thank you for all you did to help me with wigs❤ 18:23
I had badly swollen ankles too Denise before I fully changed my diet from sugar binging to total health. In otherwords 180 degrees. I feel 110 percent better, my edema disappeared and and zero body aches. ❤ Congratulations on your great success!! ❤ I'm not on keto but instead I incorporate 2 smoothies a day. Blueberries, walnuts, spinch, kale and broccoli. Food truly IS medicine!!
I think you just told my story, too. You've just motivated me to get back on the wagon and get serious and I can't thank you enough. I'm buying the workbook RIGHT NOW. Much love to you, sis!
Denise, you look so much younger too. I started Keto 6 months ago and have lost 45 pounds, my husband has lost 30. We are 67 and this is the first way of eating where we are losing weight. I have 40 more to go.
Just found you on TH-cam. Yes, please post more videos about your weight-loss journey. I’m 64 and have a long way to go. Also, I love that you’re a believer! Thank you and God bless you!
I have followed you from day one as a wig wearer of decades. I really enjoy your videos …so helpful. I have noticed in the last two years your weight loss. I haven’t seen you in a few months and I’m floored how much weight you have lost. I would love you to do a little video of a typical menu in your day. Congrats on your weight loss journey.!!
So happy for you!!!! I need to get myself to a healthier weight. I don't want to be a miserable older person. I want to feel healthy long into my life.
I haven't seen your wig videos for about a year. I almost fell off my chair. You were always beautiful, but even more beautiful now. Tomorrow is my birthday and my body is rebelling against all this extra weight. I wish I had committed years ago. I have been relatively low carb for about a year, but rely too much on diet drinks and keto desserts. This will be my birthday present to myself.
Hi Denise, I started keto back in August 2019. I lost 45 lbs from August to October 2020. I slacked off of keto after about 3 months but did a sorto of lazy keto until 2021. I was able to keep my weight off until December 2021. I was walking a ton though as we had moved and were building our home while living in our rv, so we were walking our dogs about 5 times a day at a mile each! Since then, the weight has been creeping back on. In 2022 I gained back about 8 lbs and this year I’ve gained another 5, so far. I tried to get back on keto a month ago, and I just couldn’t stick to it. I feel miserable and have all sorts of stomach issues. I am going to get this book and see if I can stick to it. I know I felt the best I had in years when I was focusing on staying on the keto diet. Thank you for this video, I would love to hear more from you as you continue this journey. I actually started following you a few months ago when my daughter was looking for wigs to wear while she was going through chemotherapy for her breast cancer. Thank you for all that information too! You’re a light!!
This is so amazing!! Your story is my story. I too was diagnosed with Graves disease, and suffered for many years. I felt like I was dying and then took the radiation pill to burn out my thyroid which gave me Hashimotos, low thyroid. Then, more problems, the medications gave me horrible pains and made me sick. Even as a young person I too always had painful joints and muscles. I was so sick I had to quit my job and could barely function. Finally went to an intergrative doctor who prescribed a clean thyroid med (no fillers or binders,) and it saved my life. It has been a long painful journey. I really only need to lose 15 lbs. You have inspired me to try keto. I am hoping it will help with the body pains. You look fantastic!!
Hello. Would you mind telling me what your clean thyroid medicine is. I’ve been taking Synthroid and cytomel for close to 30 years because I only have half my thyroid. I don’t think the Synthroid is converting the T4 to T3 and I practically never feel good. So I’ve supplemented with thyroid support supplements and Lugals iodine and selenium. That seems to help a little. I’ve got my temperature up from 95° to almost 98. I want to try keto, but I’m totally confused how it works. So I guess I’ll go on TH-cam and look up keto for beginners. I’m 73 and suffering with fibromyalgia pain and arthritis for over 30 years. Probably going to need a hip replacement soon. Maybe it has something to do with my thyroid too. My doctor is not helpful at all. 😢
@@gardengirl9099 Hello, your situation sounds very similar to mine and I am 74 years old and never felt this good in my entire life! I take Tirosint SOL which has no fillers, additives or binders. It is a pure liquid levothyroxine (synthroid.) They are small ampules you break open and can put them in water or directly in your mouth. I also am prescribed a desiccated thyroid pig hormone for the T3. I am prescribed that through a compound pharmacist. Doing this along with Keto or low carb has improved my body pains dramatically. Mostly my diet consist of protein and a few veggie. You want to be careful of the oxalates in vegetables. (Check out Sally K. Norton) Her story is amazing. I attribute much of my pain to eating too many veggies. Since my youth I always had a garden and the oxalates were destroying my health. I always thought the more veggies you ate the healthier you would be. Not so. I know this is against everything we have been taught..but it is very true. For years I went to doctors hoping for an answer. There was none. It has been a very long painful journey, but through much trial and error, research and prayer I finally found relief. It has been 4 years now and I feel healthy, strong and ageless for the first time in my adult life!! I pray you will be encouraged by my story and you too will find relief and good health even in your older years as I did. It is never too late!
Hey Denise: Wow. This is the most informative and encouraging video you have ever done. Don’t get me wrong…I love your other videos too. I’ve lost 17 lbs on my own but have been waffling about Keto. I needed to hear this. I love your honesty and enthusiasm. Keep sharing. 🦊
Girrrrrl YOU look absolutely amazing❤️❤️ & this is an amazing video!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE keep sharing your tips and tricks!!!!! I have learned so much from you over the years of your wig tutorials, so I will just keep learning from you. Thank you for all you do.🙏🙏
Thank you for this video. I just came across this while checking out wigs today. I lost 70 pounds over the last year because I had been on GLP-1 meds for type 2 diabetes. I weighed 208 lbs March of 2023. March of 2024, insurance denied the GLP-1 prescriptions and I can no longer get them. At first, I was devastated! My A1C had gone down to 5.0 and my numbers were great daily and my weight had got down to 140... 20 lbs from goal weight. Now I am up to 156 pounds. The cravings for sweets and food noise came back and came back with a vengeance. I gained back 20 lbs in like the first month. I started exercises and walking 1-3 miles a day until about 3 weeks ago. The inflammation in my lower back came back and my blood pressure has shot through the roof over being in pain. The doctor has given me steroids and a muscle relaxer, which have helped tremendously. I am going to order these books tonight and start the program. Thank you so much for the information! I have decided that God closed the door to the GLP-1s for a reason because of the side effects.
Hi Denise, so happy to hear that you found keto! I started it 5 years ago and it's become my lifestyle. I put my Type 2 diabetes into remission and got rid of a literal bagful of meds!! Like you, the only prescription I still take is Thyroid NP, out of necessity because my thyroid was removed due to damage resulting from years of undiagnosed Hashimoto's. Good for you!!! ❤🎉
I’ve found your channel about 6 months ago and appreciated your honesty about your struggles. I’ve started wearing wigs because of you and even though it’s only been a short while I’m feeling so much more confident wearing wigs. So thank you for that ❤️ I am 5.4 and weigh 160 pounds. I’ve been trying to lose about 20 pounds forever and I’m ready to make some changes since I’m unable to achieve that goal. This video convinced me to look into Keto and learn more about it. I’m 60 years old and have joint pain, knee pain, chronic back pain, depression and anxiety. I walk to stay fit but I’m losing muscle tone and would like to improve on tightening my body. I will get the book you recommended to learn more about Keto. Please continue to share your experience. 🙏🏻
I did great when following strict keto. I felt the best and looked the best. Like you I started introducing "dirty" inflammatory ingredients and have gained weight and feel poorly. I have to find my way back to clean eating keto. My bloodwork was fantastic as well when I followed keto. You look great and I'm glad that you feel so good! That is a huge perk when following the clean versions.
Thanks for sharing this information. I’ve always enjoyed your wig videos, I’m a wig sister. I’ve also had health issues for years and going on a low carb diet has helped tremendously. I eliminated all sugar, flour, grains, fruit and certain root vegetables and it’s worked for me. Thanks again for sharing 💗
Hi Denise, thanks for sharing not only your journey, but your struggle. I lost 76 pounds also, but on WW - joined in 2011, reached my WW goal about a year and a half later, then went below my goal to allow myself a "cushion". But, when 2013 began, I realized my heart was racing, my hands were shaking, if I bent down to get something off the floor, or the bottom shelf in a supermarket, I didn't have the strength to stand up. Then, I realized I was losing weight, even though I made a conscious effort to eat way more points than I was allotted - and no matter how much I ate, the next day the scale was lower. I thought for sure I had cancer. Ultimately, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease and Hyperthyroid. I was on a medication that gave me horrific side effects (that were NOT listed on the paperwork about the drug), but the doctor at the time (who never saw my side effects in any other patient) told me the meds I was on was the "lesser of two evils" of the two that were available (at least then, that she knew of) and that sooner or later, my "body would adjust". Ultimately, I told her I was going to ween myself off, I could not live with the side effects. She told me people don't come off thyroid meds. I told her I knew the symptoms I had that brought me to her in the first place and if I felt racy, weak, shaky, I'd be back. (It's concluded that my hormones went in an uproar because at 52, I stopped the birth control pill cold turkey, probably in mid-menopause and my thyroid took the hit. I have since learned that I should've remained on the Pill until much later, and I'd have gone through menopause on the Pill). But, because my body was now getting used to being off the Pill, as I was coming off the thyroid meds, I felt fine and all my side effects went away as did all my symptoms of Graves! Fast forward to maybe 2015, which was when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's; however, my thyroid still functions normally, my T3, T4, TSH perfectly normal, but I grow nodules on my thyroid that I get biopsied annually - so far, so good. I'm currently not on any meds because my thyroid still functions as it should. I see my endo every six months to keep a check. So, girlfriend, you have a "wig sista" who, like you, had experienced both sides of the fence. (There are levels in my blood work that, every six months when they take it, rise each time, and it could ultimately mean thyroid cancer, but my doctor isn't as worried about the numbers as long as my thyroid functions normally and I get a sonogram annually with biopsy if something new pops up.) I am sorry to go on and on, it's just nice to know I'm not alone! As for your weight loss, congratulations, that's awesome. While I'd love to try KETO, I cannot as I'm vegeterian (flip flopping vegan) for over 25 years. I actually followed Atkins probably 35 years ago, before it was "chic" to give up carbs! LOL! It temporarily worked for me, but as a dog mom of 9 over the years, vegetarianism is just the route I choose to go. I lost all my weight being vegetarian, occasionally going vegan. I eat whole foods, no processed food and pretty much no sweets (which I basically lost my taste for.) I have though, gained about 20 pounds back in a short time in 2021 which I, for the life of me, cannot get off. Ultimately, my metabolic tests show that based on my caloric intake, if I ultimately eat around 1,000 calories a day, I'll lose weight,. Some days I do, some days I don't, it's not fun being that restrictive. This past June, I even did my own experiments to try and lose weight. (I used to be a social drinker, Friday and Saturday, but during Covid when the world shut down, I drank more.) So, for an entire month, I gave up booze, figuring that's a lot of empty calories I wouldn't be consuming. Scale didn't budge. I walked six miles a day, no change in weight. I did intermittent fasting for a month during the summer; no change. I'm thinking my body, while not my thinnest, certainly not my heaviest, is happy where it is and I'm coming around to accepting that. With the exception of the two things that are elevated in my blood work that are thyroid related, all other blood tests are picture perfect. On paper, I'm healthier than most, so I'm coming to a place of acceptance. If one day my body starts letting go of the weight, great; if not, as long as blood work continues to show me I'm healthy, that speaks volumes. (I've commented to you on IG, I'm dogmom_only). Anyway, I just felt like we're kindred spirits. Thanks for listening. I wish you continued success in your weight loss, but more importantly, the very best of health. I'm happy you found something that is sustainable. (I still eat the way I did losing the weight, but something inside is just handling it differently.) Anyway, buying wigs just about every week (even though I also still spend a small fortune at the salon because I do have hair) makes me happy and while my face not be as thin as it used to be, I feel gorgina in my wigs, and looking cute keeps me feeling confident and not someone who is just defined by what she weighs. You take good care and I'll continue to see you on social media.
Wow you look amazing. You are such an inspiration to others who struggle with health issues. We did a wig consultation about a year ago. The time I spent talking to you was very helpful. I was very curious to hear what you did for such a dramatic weight loss. Not only do you look amazing, you also look very healthy. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s a few years ago. I also am pre-diabetic and have issues with inflammation and joint pain. I lost 27 lbs on a metabolic reset diet. Paid a ton of money for the program but unfortunately gained it back due to some major life stressors and the fact that the diet was extremely strict (very low calorie). I also have chronic anxiety and insomnia. Basically, I’m a hot mess. I am very encouraged to hear that the keto diet can get me on a path to recovery. You have motivated me to give it a serious try. Thank you for taking the time to help others.
Been keto for over five years. First two years I lost and maintained 30#. After that I sorta slid into carb creep. Friends and holidays and travel made it more difficult. I’m renewed to maintain once again. I did maintain 12# loss.
Denise, thank you for sharing this wonderful information with your audience. I have watched your beautiful transformation and wondered what you were doing. I found Carnivore 3 years ago and although I have not been perfect at it, when I can stick to it, I feel wonderful. I am medication free at 67 and am healthy. Dr. Boz is a wonderful resource as is Laura Spath and Dr. Berry. Also the Steak and Butter Girl youtube and her group the Steak & Butter Gang are great support. Kelly Hogan TH-cam videos are also wonderful. Keep up the great work you are doing and thank you again for sharing this information.
How inspiring. Love it. This is something I am convinced is beneficial for many women. And to be honest, your beauty is really shining through with your health improvement changes. Well done 😊
You are connecting all my dots. I am doing intermittent fasting and whole food. I just discovered prunes and dark chocolate. NASA uses prunes for bone density for our astronauts. I have tried keto and may soon give it a go again. I resolved another health issue which could help make keto more doable. You make me reconsider! I have had auto immune since high school and RA more recently. Doctors don't seem to care if your hair falls out. When my friends feel sorry for me with leg pain and thin hair I tell them, it's ok, I am old. I wasn't burdened with these difficult symptoms until menopause. It wears you down but now I am fighting back. Shame on you for not mentioning RA in the title. We need this info. You look amazing, younger. I have read all the comments from other amazing people below. You're part of the army of good people that makes our world more kind and livable.
I can't begin to tell you how much I admire you. It's a joy for me to watch whatever you share. But this, this is so wonderful and comes at such a needed time for me. Thank you, dear Denise.
People also need to realize that keto isn’t a “diet”, it is a lifestyle. Congratulations on your weight loss. What have you done about the loose skin from that loss? Would love to see more videos on this subject. Thank you for sharing!
@@jackih5017 unfortunately, you are mistaken. People go on keto to lose weight and when they quit following it, they gain their weight back and then wonder WHY.
@@SewWhittle I disagree. I think people know why they gain their weight back. Well, I take that back...there is a large population of people who are unable to think critically so, they may wonder. But, I believe there is a large majority of people who can critically think and know why but don't want to admit it.
Was just admitted to the hospital last week for an infection in my colon. The hospital Dr recommended I look into keto. I e been on a weightloss journey before this hospital admittance, down 12lbs. And so as of 2 days ago I've started keto and got your 2 books and did my research. I've had so much gastro issues that at this point this change is a last option. But I feel like it's a realistic option for me. I came back and rewatched this video to get some extra encouragement from you. Thank you for that....I'm officially down 17lbs since March so I'm hoping this helps that journey and just my overall health journey. I appreciate you making this video. Have a blessed day.❤
Congratulations on your weightloss and your journey to better health, Denise! You look amazing and I always thought you looked beautiful when I was watching your wig reviews a few years ago before I started wearing wigs! The most important thing is that you are feeling better, that is wonderful! I have done keto in the past and had a lot of success. I've been trying to refocus again for health reasons too. Thank you for the inpsiration and motivation! xoxo Beth 💗💗💗
You look beautiful! Congratulations thank you for sharing your information. For all the light you give out to the world you deserve everything that complements your health!
I’ve noticed how great you’ve been looking in your videos. You’ve given me a lot to think about. My husband and I have both been suffering with a lot of inflammation. He is also type 2 diabetic.
Denise, what an inspiration you are! I just started KETO. What great timing! I’ve been following you and love your presentations. Are you going to have a specific KEtO group? I’m all in!!❤
Denise, I read your comment a few weeks ago and got her book "Anyway You Can" ( on Audible too 😉). I agree with EVERYTHING you said in this video! Last week I started keto and after 1week I lost (drumroll) 7.9 lbs!!!!!! I have so much to say about this that I may make a video on YT about it. I do have a channel with only 2 cute family videos right now. But thank you for this video. And yes, I most definitely want more on this topic. Love, Karen xoxo 😘
When you say Keto- what exactly do you mean? Is that 20gms of carbs or less? Are there specific carbs that are ok? Others not so much? Dairy? Cheese? Cream in coffee? Is coffee ok?
@@vikinorman317 It seems as though there are many different definitions of Keto which is why I recommended getting the two books that helped me and that I followed. Coffee is fine, and I actually drink coffee with heavy cream each morning. Dr. Boz recommends 20 grams of carbs or less, but honestly, what works for one person may not work for another. I would start with what she recommends and then start to add things back in until you find where you feel the best. That may be at less than 20 carbs, or you may be able to eat 40 carbs.
Thank you so much for sharing...Keto without the pre-packaged food & snacks work best for me, I think becsuse of the many unnatural ingredients found in those products. Bottom line following keto works so well for both weight loss goals & later in maintenance. You are an inspiration for sure!❤
It’s hard to give every detail you have learned from hours and sometimes years of research here. If you truly want to learn all about keto, you need to put in the time and research. You will feel good about yourself and you will be able to tell or teach others that really need this life saving information.
Congratulations! I did a pseudo-keto diet two years ago when I found out I was diabetic and I lost 45 pounds in nine months. You are absolutely correct, things that I had struggled with disappeared-absolutely disappeared. Joint pain when walking up the stairs, etc. etc. I have been cheating and I have been gaining weight and although I am monitoring my blood sugar, I need to get back to the basics as well. Thank you for sharing!
I love all your videos and your energy. Thank you for all your authentic, down-to-earth content! Your wig reviews are INVALUABLE to a lot of us out there. In regards to keto, I tried it a few years ago and it was fantastic! I was a vegan at the time and it worked really great. You are my motivation to get back to it as all the weight has crept back up since I stopped along with brain fog and fatigue. I wanted to mention tomatoes. It is likely lectins that are causing inflammation. I love fresh tomatoes, too, but have found myself avoiding them lately. Do some research on lectins if you haven't already. I'm really happy to see you glowing and feeling great!!
Thank you for sharing your health journey with us, Denise! I am currently investigating keto and am encouraged by your results. I am reading Anyway You Can right now and it is mind blowing!😱 Keep on sharing your health tips as I definitely appreciate it. God bless!
Thank you so much for sharing! Congratulations! I’ve done keto and lost 40 pounds but I’ve started eating too many carbs and gained about 15 pounds. I don’t feel as great either. I’ve been wanted to message you and ask how you stay on track. Thank you so much for making this video. I will check out Keto Continuum. Please keep making videos about keto.
I just about fell out of my chair when you said you are 52, I had you in your 30’s 😊. You look great, I just started on a carnivore diet and am on my third day and already my glucose is down to 89, my A1C has been climbing back up and I didn’t want them increasing my medication so that is what has prompted me to do something.
Love love love! More keto videos from you would definitely be appreciated. I watched you before when I was investigating hair help and your transformation is inspiring! So beautiful! ❤
You’re absolutely right.. unfortunately tomatoes do cause inflammation, but tart cherry and tumeric, help elevate it. Ginger also helps with pain, discomfort m, and upset stomach issues. Foods play an important role in our health. Good luck on you’re continued journey. Thanks for sharing. You look great, you seem happy and well on your way to being healthy and pain free 🎉💜😢
Thank you for this advice! I was really hoping that tomatoes would not be a problem but that's ok! I can avoid them except when they are fresh from my own garden and eat them with my eyes wide open. Hugs!
Very timely information for a person who's bloodwork shows autoimmune. Was thinking about going back on keto after losing 27 lbs 5 years ago but gained it all back plus more and feeling horrible. Thank you for sharing Denise.
Wow! Started following you on You Tube for advice on starting my wig journey. Something about your content resonated with me and this video just blew me away. I did Keto almost two years ago and had great results not only in weight loss but in many health benefits that you mention. But then a little over a year ago we had tragic family news and I was derailed. Your video is inspiring and fueling me to get back to me. Thank you
You are such an inspiration sister! Thank you so much for sharing! You shared that you are struggling some with staying in track so I am praying for you! 🙏 You are helping so many people! Much love from your wig sister but more importantly, your sister in Christ! 🙌🏻🕊🙌🏻
You look fabulous! I have been meaning to tell you. Two years ago I started low carb and it was the easiest weight loss I ever did. I lost around thirty lbs. I try to do low carb most days and want to be more on track as I haven’t gained weight but some of the “menopot “ is reappearing. Keep up the good work. Just a comment, most doctors will poo poo this type of diet and tell you, you are killing your self. At least that’s my experience! Thank you Denise for sharing.
Congrats on your amazing achievement. Denise! ❤ As someone who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple of years ago, I can vouch for low carb eating and low stress light exercise. It has kept me from needing insulin. Not to mention, you can still eat well. There are many amazing keto recipes, some right here on TH-cam.
Fantastic video! Speaking of cancer…it was my Oncologist who recommended I go Keto….it WORKS and my osteoarthritis and diverticulitis has improved TREMENDOUSLY from Keto. I lost a little too quickly at 4 lbs per week and suffered hair loss…a good deal of hair loss..BUT…my vital measurements (blood and cholesterol wise) are PERFECT! Most of my hair has come back over past two years…but it was a small price to pay for the incredible health benefits. ** it was explained to me by my Oncologist that the hairloss is due to rapid weight loss and your body goes into “starvation mode” as a safety net and focus’s on critical processes (hair growth is not critical to survival).once I stabilized my weight growth retuned 😎 Best mist sensible food advice I ever got!
I'm THRILLED to hear that you have a doctor who understands the benefits of diet on health! So many do not. Dr. Boz talked extensively about how this helps fight cancer in her book Any Way You Can. I told my husband that if anyone in our family gets diagnosed with cancer, strict Keto will be implemented immediately (Dr. Boz says that it has to be MUCH more strict than the average person would do daily and should be supervised by a dr because of it). As for your hair loss... I have been asked A LOT about whether Keto causes hair loss, and because I've already lost 80% of my hair and I buzz it now, I can't speak from experience on that, but I've heard mixed feedback. That makes total sense about starvation mode, so the key would be to manage the amount of weight loss and try not to lose it so quickly. Of course, we are all so different so that is easier said than done. I lost SUPER quickly as well, but I've heard from women who said they are following the diet perfectly and not losing anything. Thanks for sharing!
Thank You !! Denise, this message is a God send! I just recently got diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. I’ve been living with pain for a number of years and this year the worse pain ever. I’ve been under a lot of stress this year taking care of my mother and being the primary care giver has exacerbated my condition even more. I’m going to give Keto a try! I’m like you, I don’t want drugs. The only thing I take is what was prescribed to me, Levothyroxine. I heard you say that you take Synthroid. Is that working for you? Thanks again for the wealth of information and the heart of compassion and sympathy you give it with. God bless you sister.
Yes, it seems to be. My doc wasn't a fan of the generic (which is Levothyroxine) because he said that you never know which companies version you will get (I guess multiple companies often make the generic form of drugs) and since our bodies are SOOOOO sensitive to thyroid hormones he believed this would give us better control. When I switched from my Endo to Paloma Health (telemedicine) when we moved I just had them continue to prescribe the name brand through an online company called Synthroid Direct. My insurance didn't want to cover the name brand anyway. Sending you hugs and lots of prayers! If you ever want to look into Paloma feel free to email me with questions, I have been using them for 2 years now and LOVE not having to find a doctor that will listen to me heywigsister@gmail.com
After taking synthroid (Levothyroxine) for 20 years, it was found that my body is not able to convert the synthetics. I have been on armour thyroid (natural) for about 2 years and feel much better. If you are on synthetic hormone and still not feeling well, ask your dr about prescribing armour.
Denise, you look fabulous! And, I'm so glad you are feeling better and your health is improving. I've been following you for wig reviews and tips and I love your demeanor and presence in your videos. Thank you for all the work you do and information that you share. I very much appreciate you.
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Thanks for helping to put this info out there, without scaring anyone away from it. I follow strict carnivore bc of Crohn's disease, and stopped taking all medications and/or supplements before starting. The only thing I take is iodine drops and electrolytes if needed. I'm 42 yrs, 7 mths in, and down 62 lbs, with no flares. I feel great.
That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!
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What are the iodine drops for..I have hypothyroidism and was wondering if I should take iodine
@@darlenegera8866 to be honest, I am not sure. I have seen mixed advice on this. Dr. Ken Berry recommends it and his wife Neisha, who has Hashimoto's, takes it. I bought some but have not been consistent with taking it. I should start up again and see what happens. Here is a video he did on this: th-cam.com/video/0N6wiJ2Oxck/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TerdU3ZvEjUaA1VP
Here is another video: th-cam.com/video/G5npD9JRLhc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nUx_WFEWqHe8PCIa
Denise you are such an inspiration...thank you for sharing...just ordered these books❤
My family (4 adults) have been on Keto/Carnivore since the beginning of the year. We have lost a cumulative weight of 250 lbs. I'm 68, lost all my joint pain, walk daily, & feel better than I have in years. I went from a size 2X in 2021 to now a medium. It's a sustainable way of life.
That is incredible!! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing!
I have been on Keto for about a year and have adopted it as a lifelong journey. I started at 175 and am now down to 137. I am 5"1" so I carried that weight in my midsection. Like you, I have thyroid issues and take medication. With Keto, I am rarely hungry and can stay in ketosis quite easily. I have combined it with intermittent fasting so don't eat before noon or after 6. I have so much energy and the swelling in my legs has diminished. The weight loss is great, but like you, I have a body that greatly benefitted from the elimination of foods that caused inflammation and uncontrolled cravings. Before Keto, I lived to eat. Now, I eat to live. A so much better place to be. I hope your excitement will help others to discover Keto and allow them to get the results we have achieved. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
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What an incredible story, Karen!! I'm so proud of you and you are inspiring me to move to the intermittent fasting step of the Continuum. Hugs!
Beautiful testimony! ❤
Thanks for this beautiful post.i have been following your posts for year or two,and love your positive attitude. I am proud of you.and I thought you were looking better every video. Your beauty is inside and out.i am 65 and over weight ,thyroid issues too. I tried the whole thirty 😂. I do have dystonia,its uncontrolled muscle movement. The last three years have been so stressful ,my husband has had cancer and heart disease. He is finally cancer free and his heart is much better after this last catholic. It has aged me . I can't be more glad to hear someone else doesn't want to take drugs that cause more issues. I have been thinking about keto and will look into this . Thankyou my main issue is I am allergic to Stevia and all fake sugars ,monk fruit makes me so nauseous not sure what to do .
Did you do any longer fasts? Great job!
KETO DEFINITELY WORKS!👍156 days today, Losing my disgusting load of FAT🐷!💪I'm eating eating OMAD(One Meal A Day-99% Meat🥩). 23.5 hr Fasting until next days meal. Went from XXL Shirts🎽to Medium/Small🎽& 48" Waist to 30"👖. Psoriasis gone,Visceral Fat is going away,Fatty liver gone,Improved mental Clarity,Sharper Eyesight,healthy gums,Stomach Ulcer healed, psoriasis gone on scalp & some other areas! Blood Work💉results Oct 7 was better than years ago.........! 🥳 Still losing and soon will weigh less than I have in decades!💪
You go girl! That is AMAZING!
That’s amazing! My journey starts tomorrow ❤
Denise, thank you for sharing your keto journey. I, too, have been on Keto since April, 2023. I have lost over 25 lbs since then. I am a very reserved person but I attend core conditioning classes in my neighborhood and several women in my class have mentioned how I look so good. I told them that I am doing a Keto eating program. I mentioned that I did 16 hour intermittent fasting and would not eat breakfast, only coffee, and not eat until 4pm. This helped me to lose my 25 pounds. One lady in my class said that she could not go without her breakfast and refused to go on KETO. I thought to myself that she doesn’t know how unfortunate but she is not even willing to try. I love my keto program. I am now an ultra focused individual loving my life. I will be 76 years old in November 2023.
Isn’t it fascinating how people react?!
I have recently started gearing up for Keto. Decided I won't tell anyone because I don't want to have to defend the diet or my choice. Eventually after I regain my health I will fess up, but I know there will be plenty of opposition. Government drilled that food pyramid into our heads long ago and it is hard to dislodge.
Hi Denise, this is Jaye's hubby hijacking her account for a moment. Your video was playing in the background as I was puttering around and it drew me in completely. Your journey, your "whys" and "wants" for both weight loss and medication reduction parallels our journey in many ways. Please continue sharing your journey. It is inspiring!
Hi, hubby! Thank you so much!! What a kind comment ❤
I started watching your wig reviews in July when I decided to buzz my thinning hair and wear wigs. I have loved how closely your experiences have matched mine. I have accepted my baldness now with joy and adventure. I'm now 77 and seven years ago I weighed 298 (5'5"). Then I retired, moved out of Seattle to a 2.5-acre farm, and within a couple of years was diagnosed with lung cancer (non-smoker BTW). Lost 50 pounds over the next 5 years for obvious reasons. At the same time developed type 2 diabetes mainly because of steroid medication needed for my treatments. In June of this year my diabetes was out of control and I made the choice to go Keto. My glucose readings are now low and I've lost 30 pounds. My goal is to get under 200 before my next birthday (I'm 219 right now). I was 198 when I married my adorable husband 44 years ago so it's about time. I've been doing it all on my own hit and miss with the help of TH-cam but you've encouraged me to get more serious about the right way to do it. Oh, and I now have 5 wigs and a blonde one on the way and my cancer is in maintenance (not remission) as long as my oral meds keep working! Feeling good and looking good now!! Thank you so very much!!!
Cancer lives on sugar, since you're not eating sugar & foods that turn to sugar, you are starving cancer out
I never knew that steroid medication can cause diabetes!😮
Thank you for inspiring us. Do you take Tagrisso for NSCLC? I have 4th stage lung cancer . I’m glad to hear your meds are working for many years now .
I lost 90% of my hair unfortunately on a targeted gene therapy drug.
Love your testimony
Congratulations on finding Keto and Dr. Bosworth! You look even more beautiful and look healthy. I lost 70+ lbs on keto over a 2 year period. Then I started making mug cakes and buying keto bars and like you I stalled and didn't feel as good and then started gaining weight. You have inspired me to go back to the basics with meat and veggies up to 20 total grams of carbs per day. That is what works for me. Please do more videos on your Keto journey. You are an inspiration! God bless you! and Thank you.
....Amen. Last year l did Keto and was always starving. It was incredible sugar/sweet cravings. I was following all the Keto dessert channels. Finally l just gave up. This year l didn't even focus on any desserts or Keto snacks etc. No real hunger or cravings. Don't waste all your money on all those Fake sugar Alcohols etc. Still have them from last year. Praise the Lord....💞🙏
Denise I am a sister “wig wearer” but I need to loose weight as well. Will look into Dr Bosworth’s book. Would love more info or update and ideas. I’m glad you’re feeling so much better, you’re a beautiful spirit. Thanks for all your inspiration😊 18:08
Congratulations, Denise! I began keto in February 2022 and lost 65 pounds. I look 10 years younger and all of my old lady aches and pains are gone. It literally has cured or reversed a lot of the potential medical issues I was beginning to get as I aged. Thank you for sharing your story.❤
YAY! That is so wonderful, thank you for sharing!
Amen... Excellent way to explain that ..old lady aches and pains. Yikes... obesity is a killer and causes a lot of aches and pains. God Bless...📖💞✝️
Great video!! I did keto after surgery and continued for over 6 months. I lost 60 pounds and was full of physical and emotional energy. I started "flirting" with flour products. Soon I was craving carbs and slowly regained all the wait I had lost. The problem was not with the Keto diet, but with my testing my boudaries with refined carbs. Sometimes I can eat carbs in moderation and do fine;more often I can't. Keeping any emotional triggers in check with prayer and Christian meditation is my biggest help. Thanks for reading!
Out of sight out of mind…put it n a cupboard u can’t reach or don’t bring it n…
Dr. Cywes "the carb addiction doc" is an amazing channel. He had really great info on carb addiction
I did keto for 13 years beginning in 2010. I maintained a 45 to 50 lb weight loss. I am 5'2" and now 64 years old was 164 lbs at my heaviest. Went to 112-114. Never did meds, no alcohol or tobacco for 30 years. Best takeaway was mental health, no more debilitating depression.
HOWEVER, as I aged, the cravings for sweets got worse and worse. I battled it with keto friendly homemade treats, but found that the weight keot trying to creep back on, so yoyo of 6-8 lbs the last 4 years. A d anxiety started to get worse and worse. And so did violent coughing from emphysema, arthritis pain, hair loss, and IBS.
Some months back I watched Dr. KenBerry and Mikhaila Peterson. I decided to give carnivore a try, and did so on July 17th 2023. I do beef, fish, bacon, eggs, ghee. No dairy. Violent coughing fits stopped, no arthritic pain, NO anxiety, no cracked painful heels, no IBS! No more awful food cravings. Gave up stevia too, was giving me candida. No coffee, do not miss it funnily enough. I'm now able to walk without having to stop and catch my breath! Carnivore for life for me.
Please DO continue to share your journey. You look wonderful, I'm so happy that you found keto and feel better. I've learned so much from your wig videos and always point new wig wearers your way.
Dairy caused a weight and health stall for me, so I eliminated it with great benefits. I am now 100-102 lbs, feeling SO MUCH BETTER!
Much Love from New Mexico USA!❤❤❤
Congratulations on your weight loss. I did keto and released some of the excess weight. Tried to do carnivore because I want to have more energy and less depression and anxiety, as well as to release the rest of the excess weight. But can't eat beef or pork. So, in order to enjoy poultry and fish, I desire a little bit of sauce, like ginger chili sauce, which has some sugar. Or ketchup that has no high fructose. But while trying to do carnivore, I'm having and giving into cravings for sweets. I guess I just want to know if anyone else who can't eat beef or pork has tried carnivore and been successful. I'm guessing the sauce makes it not true carnivore.
Congratulations to the lady in this video too. I stumbled upon your video today. I'm happy for you in your healing and weight loss too. And enjoyed your video. Peace. Shalom.
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Try lamb as well as making your own sauces. I had to totally give up the sweet, especially artificial sweeteners, in order to beat those horrible cravings. Gave up honey too. Best to you❤
Hi Denise, I've watched your wig videos over the last 6 months and could tell you were losing weight. I wondered what you were doing and am glad that you shared. I started my life changing health journey in Aug. of 2021, 195lbs. 5'3'' and in 11 months lost 75 lbs. doing keto then going more into the carnivore space. I have been maintaining since then. People tell you that it's harder to lose when you are a woman and older. I'm 65 and have never lost weight this easily or quickly. I got rid of the neuropathy symptoms in my feet, join pain and stiffness, word blocks and a weird swallowing issue. I admit to being a food addict and that I needed more than just a way to lose weight. For the addiction part, I recommend Dr. Cywes. Watching his youtube videos gave me the missing pieces to why I would always regain any weight I lost. I also have read Keto Continuum by Dr Boz and watched her videos as well as videos from Dr. Ken Berry, and Dr. Eric Westman. So glad that you are getting healthy and telling others how you are doing it. Thanks for sharing!
Dr. Cywes changed my whole view on food addiction. It definitely made a light come on. Keep up the good work!
Wow. I have been watching your videos and then I see this. I have been keto for almost 5 yrs and I now focus on health coaching to help people with metabolic/health issues. I can see how passionate you are to help people and I appreciate you sharing information on your journey. I have read Dr Boz’s books and use her methods to help people learn what works for their bodies. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your experience with people and encouraging them to try this. It is exciting when people can actually begin to see their body is healing because of the changes they have made in what they eat. It will take time but your body will continue to heal as you keep going. I like to encourage people to focus on the healing aspect and not the weight loss. Weight loss is a by product of the healing. The healing is the main focus. I am so happy and excited for you and I hope and pray you will continue to see positive improvements as you go. 🙏😃
Thank you so much! I love that you are helping people! Yay! ❤
@@heywigsisterI have watched your wig reviews off and on for 4 or 5 years. I too have thyroid issues and hair loss. I love wigs and even if my hair came back I would still wear my more versatile 'hair", I bought it and it's MY HAIR!. I too have done multiple diets thru the years from Dr. Katahn(sp?) back in the 70's before I became educated and learned FAT was not the baddie! Then in the 90's, I did Atkins but felt bad, kidneys were stressed. Segued over to Suzanne Sommers (she had just written her 1st book, "Eat Great Loss Weight" and lost 30 in 3 months. Now mind you, my top weight around 138/140 was many people's goal weight, but I have tiny bones and at 5'4" I was very overweight for my frame, small bones, shoulders, etc. I really benefited tremendously from Suzanne's books particularly her emphasis in her follow up books detailing the sugar element/culprit...the real baddie. I now during a very stressful season of 4 years of caregiving for my brother found myself needing to get back on the wagon, and I have been Ketoing and toying with idea of carnivore as I would like to see if it helps some medical/health issues I've had for years. I am down to 112, I'm 76 and in my clothes 😉👍. I basically look like I did in my 20's and 30's, not counting the fact that the collagen and elastin, ain't what they used to be. I'm so busy with the caregiving that I have little to no time for exercise tho I hope to resume my Total Gym once "this too shall pass"! Dr. Ken Berry is a Godsend and Dr. Berg also very informative, but Berry and his great guests are my educators. Thx for your inspiring story I know it will help many. I too am a bit of a weight loss "evangelist" cause I know it can be done with the right resources, mindset and gameplan!! You look fabulous and the health improvements are amazing. I know your hubby and kids feel like "they won the lottery" to have a "new mom/wife" who can now participate in their lives!! Yay, yay, yay!! Forgive any typos, no time to proof!
I started my keto journey Nov. 2019❤. I lost 77lbs. It amazes me how whole real low carb food is healing. Cut the processed garbage out and you’ll be amazed too. Way to go! Super happy for you 😊
Wow Denise! You look absolutely gorgeous, but I think you’ve always been a beautiful woman inside and out!!! Keto has been a way of life for me for many many years! Congratulations!!!
Thanks, Pam! Hugs ❤
Ive lost 120 lbs so far and experiencing the same relief from inflammation! First time in my life I haven’t had joint pain. I’m 60. When I was in my 20’s, I had arthritis markers in my blood. I’ve always had some kind of back pain, joint pain, knees, sciatica, etc. Keto and fasting has been a godsend! I’m reversing type 2 and had stage 1A breast cancer removed -this lifestyle will help keep it away. I got here a little late, but I’m thrilled to be here! I was angry for a while about all the bad advice, but I’m just going forward now. Don’t waste any more time if you haven’t done keto yet. Any Way You Can and Keto Continuum are both excellent books.
*It's amazing to hear personal stories of transformation and how the keto lifestyle can have a profound impact.*
I've been Keto since January 2022 and joint pain decreased but I still had flares. At the end of July I became carnivore. I thought I'd try it for a few weeks and could always go back to Keto. It's been great! No joint pain except one flare after accidentally eating breading in a meatball. 😂 There's no need for a food log. I've never lost weight without tracking ever morsel. That's not sustainable for me for life. I encourage you to give it a try. There's two more highly qualified doctors, Dr. Eric Westman and Dr. Benjamin Bikman. Both have TH-cam videos and Podcasts. Their plans are simple and easy to follow. I mention them for anyone else that may read this comment. Like you said...it's free and anyone can do it. You look great! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for helping me with my hair loss and wig journey.
Thank you so much! I keep toying with the idea of going full on carnivore, but I'm struggling with all the meat!! Thank you so much for sharing!
I had severe health issues as well in addition to stomach pain that would leave me in bed for hours which used to entirely drained my energy. Meds and doctors preferred diet for 8 months didn’t work.
Tried several diets and life styles to no avail. Stumbled across keto at the end of 2017 and decided to give it a strict shot.
My sharp stomach pain have disappeared within the first week. I started feeling energetic and sharp minded. Noticed the weight loss but that wasn’t my goal. Ended up getting rid of all my health problems, opened my own business, learned new skills, and still thriving. Lost 160 pounds (again, wasn’t my goal, just wanted to get rid of pain) and would never chose any other lifestyle.
YES!!! I knew you had, was so obvious. I started keto, then ketovore and now am mostly carnivore. Glowing health is a prep for the future. All of life begins with health. It's wonderful to be hypothyroid yet not have to worry about weight gain. This is a lifestyle, not a weight loss diet, as you know and people should understand. I've talked about this for years on my homesteading channel but I'm not sure people really listened early on. I tried to tell my sister in law about this, but she decided to ask her doctor for Ozempic just to lose weight....and the idiot gave it to her! I don't take drugs, either, except Synthroid same as you, and I'm a bit older than you as you know, turning 67 next month. How many my age take no drugs, seriously? How many women my age can lift 50# feed bags? Eating this way is HEALING. When our bodies are truly healed and healthy, weight regulation will come naturally. You have been looking amazing and I know I've told you that a few times already. By the way I never counted ketones, either, and calories on carnivore don't matter (actually calories in, calories out is a myth). People won't even eliminate seed oils, starches and sugars so they think they can't do this way of eating. They can and it's NOT more expensive because of the other foods you are *not* eating/buying. And you are not hungry. Eating this way is the proper human diet for our species. We should talk again soon, miss you! ~Cynthia
I'd love to hear more from you Cynthia on how I can jumpstart this way of eating and lose weight. Do you have a channel I can view? Thank you, Jacalyn
Hi, there @@jacalynsqueglia7352 My channel is same as my screen name here Roots, Rocks & Feathers and the front page featured video may be helpful for you, talking about my own health journey. My channel is a homsteading/frugal living channel with different topics like quilting and crochet as well, but I've tried for years to get people to eat this way. Denise and I have been friends for years now and she has made an amazing tranformation!
Hi! Oh my gosh, I was just thinking about you last night and wondering how you are! I meant to go search out your channel today as your videos never come up in my feed anymore. You are spot on! People always say they can't afford to eat this way, yet I guarantee they would spend less because you end up eating way less because the hunger and cravings are gone. We end up eating way more than we need because of those darn cravings. As for prepping, I really took to heart what you said in a video last year about getting healthy and losing weight for everything that is to come. 100% correct. I would bet that you are in the top 1% of people your age who are as healthy as you, able to do physical homestead work, and not be on prescriptions. That is my goal! If I could get off synthroid I totally would! I will call you this week! Thank you so much for taking time to comment, I miss you, too!
I'd love to have a chat soon! You have done such an amazing transformation and if I had any little bit to do with encouraging you, I'm so very happy! That's what I want to do on my channel, urge, encourage, inspire and teach. Thank you for your lovely response, my sister. I agree about getting off Synthroid! One day we may not be able to even get it so I have tried to find thyroid support supplements like iodine drops and others to put in my prep stash, just in case. Look forward to talking with you again soon!
Dr. Ken Barry and his wife Tisha have a channel talking about the benefits of the carnivore diet and how to do it properly. It’s a lifestyle for people with autoimmune disease. They can’t tolerate the terrible foods with these days very helpful. The hardest part is getting rid of the sugars. They are very addictive. You’ve got to cold turkey them you can’t just have a little.
Hey KETO SISTER! Well, guess we are double sisters now 😉 I am a Keto lifestyle person now and am experiencing many of the same health benefits! I am even seeing better hair growth and as a result I am almost topper ready🥰 God bless you on your journey, you continue to inspire me in so many ways! 🙏♥️🙏
Hooray Denise! You look great and your health and life are so worth it! Keto absolutely did the same for me and turned my life and health around (95 lbs lost and maintained for 2 years and counting!). I lost most of my hair as part of my condition and so appreciate ALL of your content! You are my number 1 source for all things hair and inspiration! God bless❤
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Congratulations!! What an accomplishment! And thank you for your kind words! Hugs ❤
Denise...yes thank you for this. Because of you I looked up Dr Boz in June 7 2023 .I weighed 180 5'2" and 69 years old. I listened and bought both her books, adopted her plan. Have a keto mojo to test hand gave lost 30 lbs ad of today 150 October 8th 2023. Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Please continue to put out videos on this and helpful hints. Especially meal ideas when we are all so busy! Thank you Denise, I owe this to you and Dr Boz. I'm a nurse..so love yo help. My goal is 127 NY Jan. 22,2024 my 30th anniversary...and thank you for all you did to help me with wigs❤ 18:23
I had badly swollen ankles too Denise before I fully changed my diet from sugar binging to total health. In otherwords 180 degrees. I feel 110 percent better, my edema disappeared and and zero body aches. ❤ Congratulations on your great success!! ❤ I'm not on keto but instead I incorporate 2 smoothies a day. Blueberries, walnuts, spinch, kale and broccoli. Food truly IS medicine!!
I agree!
How much of ea.did you use? Did it curb your appetite?
I think you just told my story, too. You've just motivated me to get back on the wagon and get serious and I can't thank you enough. I'm buying the workbook RIGHT NOW. Much love to you, sis!
It is also wonderful to be in a supportive womanhood , on our health quest , we all share our health tips too ❤ love it !!!
Yes please, I'd love to hear the basics, what a day's eating looks like etc. Things to do, not to do etc.
Denise, you look so much younger too.
I started Keto 6 months ago and have lost 45 pounds, my husband has lost 30. We are 67 and this is the first way of eating where we are losing weight. I have 40 more to go.
Just found you on TH-cam. Yes, please post more videos about your weight-loss journey. I’m 64 and have a long way to go. Also, I love that you’re a believer! Thank you and God bless you!
I have followed you from day one as a wig wearer of decades. I really enjoy your videos …so helpful. I have noticed in the last two years your weight loss. I haven’t seen you in a few months and I’m floored how much weight you have lost. I would love you to do a little video of a typical menu in your day. Congrats on your weight loss journey.!!
So happy for you!!!! I need to get myself to a healthier weight. I don't want to be a miserable older person. I want to feel healthy long into my life.
I haven't seen your wig videos for about a year. I almost fell off my chair. You were always beautiful, but even more beautiful now. Tomorrow is my birthday and my body is rebelling against all this extra weight. I wish I had committed years ago. I have been relatively low carb for about a year, but rely too much on diet drinks and keto desserts. This will be my birthday present to myself.
Hi Denise, I started keto back in August 2019. I lost 45 lbs from August to October 2020. I slacked off of keto after about 3 months but did a sorto of lazy keto until 2021. I was able to keep my weight off until December 2021. I was walking a ton though as we had moved and were building our home while living in our rv, so we were walking our dogs about 5 times a day at a mile each! Since then, the weight has been creeping back on. In 2022 I gained back about 8 lbs and this year I’ve gained another 5, so far. I tried to get back on keto a month ago, and I just couldn’t stick to it. I feel miserable and have all sorts of stomach issues. I am going to get this book and see if I can stick to it. I know I felt the best I had in years when I was focusing on staying on the keto diet. Thank you for this video, I would love to hear more from you as you continue this journey. I actually started following you a few months ago when my daughter was looking for wigs to wear while she was going through chemotherapy for her breast cancer. Thank you for all that information too! You’re a light!!
This is so amazing!! Your story is my story. I too was diagnosed with Graves disease, and suffered for many years. I felt like I was dying and then took the radiation pill to burn out my thyroid which gave me Hashimotos, low thyroid. Then, more problems, the medications gave me horrible pains and made me sick. Even as a young person I too always had painful joints and muscles. I was so sick I had to quit my job and could barely function. Finally went to an intergrative doctor who prescribed a clean thyroid med (no fillers or binders,) and it saved my life. It has been a long painful journey. I really only need to lose 15 lbs. You have inspired me to try keto. I am hoping it will help with the body pains. You look fantastic!!
Hello. Would you mind telling me what your clean thyroid medicine is. I’ve been taking Synthroid and cytomel for close to 30 years because I only have half my thyroid. I don’t think the Synthroid is converting the T4 to T3 and I practically never feel good. So I’ve supplemented with thyroid support supplements and Lugals iodine and selenium. That seems to help a little. I’ve got my temperature up from 95° to almost 98. I want to try keto, but I’m totally confused how it works. So I guess I’ll go on TH-cam and look up keto for beginners. I’m 73 and suffering with fibromyalgia pain and arthritis for over 30 years. Probably going to need a hip replacement soon. Maybe it has something to do with my thyroid too. My doctor is not helpful at all. 😢
@@gardengirl9099 Hello, your situation sounds very similar to mine and I am 74 years old and never felt this good in my entire life! I take Tirosint SOL which has no fillers, additives or binders. It is a pure liquid levothyroxine (synthroid.) They are small ampules you break open and can put them in water or directly in your mouth. I also am prescribed a desiccated thyroid pig hormone for the T3. I am prescribed that through a compound pharmacist. Doing this along with Keto or low carb has improved my body pains dramatically. Mostly my diet consist of protein and a few veggie. You want to be careful of the oxalates in vegetables. (Check out Sally K. Norton) Her story is amazing. I attribute much of my pain to eating too many veggies. Since my youth I always had a garden and the oxalates were destroying my health. I always thought the more veggies you ate the healthier you would be. Not so. I know this is against everything we have been taught..but it is very true. For years I went to doctors hoping for an answer. There was none. It has been a very long painful journey, but through much trial and error, research and prayer I finally found relief. It has been 4 years now and I feel healthy, strong and ageless for the first time in my adult life!! I pray you will be encouraged by my story and you too will find relief and good health even in your older years as I did. It is never too late!
You are me I have gone through a lot of what you are talking about. Thank you so much for helping folks like me with information
Thanks for all your help not only with wigs but Keto too.
Hey Denise: Wow. This is the most informative and encouraging video you have ever done. Don’t get me wrong…I love your other videos too. I’ve lost 17 lbs on my own but have been waffling about Keto. I needed to hear this. I love your honesty and enthusiasm. Keep sharing. 🦊
Girrrrrl YOU look absolutely amazing❤️❤️ & this is an amazing video!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE keep sharing your tips and tricks!!!!! I have learned so much from you over the years of your wig tutorials, so I will just keep learning from you. Thank you for all you do.🙏🙏
Yes… please share more about your journey! I want to learn all I can! Thank you!!
Thank you for this video. I just came across this while checking out wigs today. I lost 70 pounds over the last year because I had been on GLP-1 meds for type 2 diabetes. I weighed 208 lbs March of 2023. March of 2024, insurance denied the GLP-1 prescriptions and I can no longer get them. At first, I was devastated! My A1C had gone down to 5.0 and my numbers were great daily and my weight had got down to 140... 20 lbs from goal weight. Now I am up to 156 pounds. The cravings for sweets and food noise came back and came back with a vengeance. I gained back 20 lbs in like the first month. I started exercises and walking 1-3 miles a day until about 3 weeks ago. The inflammation in my lower back came back and my blood pressure has shot through the roof over being in pain. The doctor has given me steroids and a muscle relaxer, which have helped tremendously. I am going to order these books tonight and start the program. Thank you so much for the information! I have decided that God closed the door to the GLP-1s for a reason because of the side effects.
Hi Denise, so happy to hear that you found keto! I started it 5 years ago and it's become my lifestyle. I put my Type 2 diabetes into remission and got rid of a literal bagful of meds!! Like you, the only prescription I still take is Thyroid NP, out of necessity because my thyroid was removed due to damage resulting from years of undiagnosed Hashimoto's.
Good for you!!! ❤🎉
I’ve found your channel about 6 months ago and appreciated your honesty about your struggles. I’ve started wearing wigs because of you and even though it’s only been a short while I’m feeling so much more confident wearing wigs. So thank you for that ❤️
I am 5.4 and weigh 160 pounds. I’ve been trying to lose about 20 pounds forever and I’m ready to make some changes since I’m unable to achieve that goal. This video convinced me to look into Keto and learn more about it. I’m 60 years old and have joint pain, knee pain, chronic back pain, depression and anxiety. I walk to stay fit but I’m losing muscle tone and would like to improve on tightening my body.
I will get the book you recommended to learn more about Keto. Please continue to share your experience. 🙏🏻
Thank you for this! I was praying about my weight today...im ordering NOW! I appreciate you.
I did great when following strict keto. I felt the best and looked the best.
Like you I started introducing "dirty" inflammatory ingredients and have gained weight and feel poorly.
I have to find my way back to clean eating keto. My bloodwork was fantastic as well when I followed keto.
You look great and I'm glad that you feel so good! That is a huge perk when following the clean versions.
Thanks for sharing this information. I’ve always enjoyed your wig videos, I’m a wig sister. I’ve also had health issues for years and going on a low carb diet has helped tremendously. I eliminated all sugar, flour, grains, fruit and certain root vegetables and it’s worked for me. Thanks again for sharing 💗
Hi Denise, thanks for sharing not only your journey, but your struggle. I lost 76 pounds also, but on WW - joined in 2011, reached my WW goal about a year and a half later, then went below my goal to allow myself a "cushion". But, when 2013 began, I realized my heart was racing, my hands were shaking, if I bent down to get something off the floor, or the bottom shelf in a supermarket, I didn't have the strength to stand up. Then, I realized I was losing weight, even though I made a conscious effort to eat way more points than I was allotted - and no matter how much I ate, the next day the scale was lower. I thought for sure I had cancer. Ultimately, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease and Hyperthyroid. I was on a medication that gave me horrific side effects (that were NOT listed on the paperwork about the drug), but the doctor at the time (who never saw my side effects in any other patient) told me the meds I was on was the "lesser of two evils" of the two that were available (at least then, that she knew of) and that sooner or later, my "body would adjust". Ultimately, I told her I was going to ween myself off, I could not live with the side effects. She told me people don't come off thyroid meds. I told her I knew the symptoms I had that brought me to her in the first place and if I felt racy, weak, shaky, I'd be back. (It's concluded that my hormones went in an uproar because at 52, I stopped the birth control pill cold turkey, probably in mid-menopause and my thyroid took the hit. I have since learned that I should've remained on the Pill until much later, and I'd have gone through menopause on the Pill). But, because my body was now getting used to being off the Pill, as I was coming off the thyroid meds, I felt fine and all my side effects went away as did all my symptoms of Graves! Fast forward to maybe 2015, which was when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's; however, my thyroid still functions normally, my T3, T4, TSH perfectly normal, but I grow nodules on my thyroid that I get biopsied annually - so far, so good. I'm currently not on any meds because my thyroid still functions as it should. I see my endo every six months to keep a check. So, girlfriend, you have a "wig sista" who, like you, had experienced both sides of the fence. (There are levels in my blood work that, every six months when they take it, rise each time, and it could ultimately mean thyroid cancer, but my doctor isn't as worried about the numbers as long as my thyroid functions normally and I get a sonogram annually with biopsy if something new pops up.) I am sorry to go on and on, it's just nice to know I'm not alone! As for your weight loss, congratulations, that's awesome. While I'd love to try KETO, I cannot as I'm vegeterian (flip flopping vegan) for over 25 years. I actually followed Atkins probably 35 years ago, before it was "chic" to give up carbs! LOL! It temporarily worked for me, but as a dog mom of 9 over the years, vegetarianism is just the route I choose to go. I lost all my weight being vegetarian, occasionally going vegan. I eat whole foods, no processed food and pretty much no sweets (which I basically lost my taste for.) I have though, gained about 20 pounds back in a short time in 2021 which I, for the life of me, cannot get off. Ultimately, my metabolic tests show that based on my caloric intake, if I ultimately eat around 1,000 calories a day, I'll lose weight,. Some days I do, some days I don't, it's not fun being that restrictive. This past June, I even did my own experiments to try and lose weight. (I used to be a social drinker, Friday and Saturday, but during Covid when the world shut down, I drank more.) So, for an entire month, I gave up booze, figuring that's a lot of empty calories I wouldn't be consuming. Scale didn't budge. I walked six miles a day, no change in weight. I did intermittent fasting for a month during the summer; no change. I'm thinking my body, while not my thinnest, certainly not my heaviest, is happy where it is and I'm coming around to accepting that. With the exception of the two things that are elevated in my blood work that are thyroid related, all other blood tests are picture perfect. On paper, I'm healthier than most, so I'm coming to a place of acceptance. If one day my body starts letting go of the weight, great; if not, as long as blood work continues to show me I'm healthy, that speaks volumes. (I've commented to you on IG, I'm dogmom_only). Anyway, I just felt like we're kindred spirits. Thanks for listening. I wish you continued success in your weight loss, but more importantly, the very best of health. I'm happy you found something that is sustainable. (I still eat the way I did losing the weight, but something inside is just handling it differently.) Anyway, buying wigs just about every week (even though I also still spend a small fortune at the salon because I do have hair) makes me happy and while my face not be as thin as it used to be, I feel gorgina in my wigs, and looking cute keeps me feeling confident and not someone who is just defined by what she weighs. You take good care and I'll continue to see you on social media.
Greetings from the U.K. Thank you so much for this informative video. It’s helped me start my keto journey ❤
Congratulations! Hoping that you feel much better.
Wow you look amazing. You are such an inspiration to others who struggle with health issues. We did a wig consultation about a year ago. The time I spent talking to you was very helpful. I was very curious to hear what you did for such a dramatic weight loss. Not only do you look amazing, you also look very healthy. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s a few years ago. I also am pre-diabetic and have issues with inflammation and joint pain. I lost 27 lbs on a metabolic reset diet. Paid a ton of money for the program but unfortunately gained it back due to some major life stressors and the fact that the diet was extremely strict (very low calorie). I also have chronic anxiety and insomnia. Basically, I’m a hot mess. I am very encouraged to hear that the keto diet can get me on a path to recovery. You have motivated me to give it a serious try. Thank you for taking the time to help others.
Been keto for over five years. First two years I lost and maintained 30#. After that I sorta slid into carb creep. Friends and holidays and travel made it more difficult. I’m renewed to maintain once again. I did maintain 12# loss.
Congratulations! Thank you for the information
Thank you so much Denise for sharing, sending hugs and congratulations for sticking to it and achieving such amazing results!
Denise, thank you for sharing this wonderful information with your audience. I have watched your beautiful transformation and wondered what you were doing. I found Carnivore 3 years ago and although I have not been perfect at it, when I can stick to it, I feel wonderful. I am medication free at 67 and am healthy. Dr. Boz is a wonderful resource as is Laura Spath and Dr. Berry. Also the Steak and Butter Girl youtube and her group the Steak & Butter Gang are great support. Kelly Hogan TH-cam videos are also wonderful. Keep up the great work you are doing and thank you again for sharing this information.
Don't forget the adorable and funny Lillie Kane!!
How inspiring. Love it. This is something I am convinced is beneficial for many women. And to be honest, your beauty is really shining through with your health improvement changes. Well done 😊
Thank you so so much!
You are connecting all my dots. I am doing intermittent fasting and whole food. I just discovered prunes and dark chocolate. NASA uses prunes for bone density for our astronauts. I have tried keto and may soon give it a go again. I resolved another health issue which could help make keto more doable. You make me reconsider! I have had auto immune since high school and RA more recently. Doctors don't seem to care if your hair falls out. When my friends feel sorry for me with leg pain and thin hair I tell them, it's ok, I am old. I wasn't burdened with these difficult symptoms until menopause. It wears you down but now I am fighting back. Shame on you for not mentioning RA in the title. We need this info. You look amazing, younger. I have read all the comments from other amazing people below. You're part of the army of good people that makes our world more kind and livable.
Thank you for sharing your journey! I would love to hear more about it from you.
I can't begin to tell you how much I admire you. It's a joy for me to watch whatever you share. But this, this is so wonderful and comes at such a needed time for me. Thank you, dear Denise.
People also need to realize that keto isn’t a “diet”, it is a lifestyle. Congratulations on your weight loss. What have you done about the loose skin from that loss? Would love to see more videos on this subject. Thank you for sharing!
I think most people already realize that keto as well as any other diet means 'lifestyle' change.
@@jackih5017 unfortunately, you are mistaken. People go on keto to lose weight and when they quit following it, they gain their weight back and then wonder WHY.
@@SewWhittle I disagree. I think people know why they gain their weight back. Well, I take that back...there is a large population of people who are unable to think critically so, they may wonder. But, I believe there is a large majority of people who can critically think and know why but don't want to admit it.
Keto is neither a diet or a lifestyle. It's a chemical present in the urine in the absence of glucose.
Was just admitted to the hospital last week for an infection in my colon. The hospital Dr recommended I look into keto. I e been on a weightloss journey before this hospital admittance, down 12lbs. And so as of 2 days ago I've started keto and got your 2 books and did my research. I've had so much gastro issues that at this point this change is a last option. But I feel like it's a realistic option for me. I came back and rewatched this video to get some extra encouragement from you. Thank you for that....I'm officially down 17lbs since March so I'm hoping this helps that journey and just my overall health journey. I appreciate you making this video. Have a blessed day.❤
Fantastic Denise. Don’t ever stop, it’s for your whole life.
Congratulations on your weightloss and your journey to better health, Denise! You look amazing and I always thought you looked beautiful when I was watching your wig reviews a few years ago before I started wearing wigs! The most important thing is that you are feeling better, that is wonderful! I have done keto in the past and had a lot of success. I've been trying to refocus again for health reasons too. Thank you for the inpsiration and motivation! xoxo Beth 💗💗💗
You look beautiful! Congratulations thank you for sharing your information. For all the light you give out to the world you deserve everything that complements your health!
Love this! Please continue to share your journey and also any tips and tricks.
Good for you!!! Thanks for sharing. Your video is compelling.
I’ve noticed how great you’ve been looking in your videos. You’ve given me a lot to think about. My husband and I have both been suffering with a lot of inflammation. He is also type 2 diabetic.
Denise, what an inspiration you are!
I just started KETO. What great timing!
I’ve been following you and love your presentations.
Are you going to have a specific KEtO group?
I’m all in!!❤
Congratulations on the journey and the success. I wish you continued success.
Congratulations. Hard work and you are doing a great job for yourself and your family!!!
Denise, I read your comment a few weeks ago and got her book "Anyway You Can" ( on Audible too 😉). I agree with EVERYTHING you said in this video! Last week I started keto and after 1week I lost (drumroll) 7.9 lbs!!!!!! I have so much to say about this that I may make a video on YT about it. I do have a channel with only 2 cute family videos right now. But thank you for this video. And yes, I most definitely want more on this topic. Love, Karen xoxo 😘
KAREN!! This is amazing! If you make a video please let me know as I would love to watch!
@@heywigsister most definitely 👍!
When you say Keto- what exactly do you mean? Is that 20gms of carbs or less? Are there specific carbs that are ok? Others not so much? Dairy? Cheese? Cream in coffee? Is coffee ok?
@@vikinorman317 yes coffee is OK
@@vikinorman317 It seems as though there are many different definitions of Keto which is why I recommended getting the two books that helped me and that I followed. Coffee is fine, and I actually drink coffee with heavy cream each morning. Dr. Boz recommends 20 grams of carbs or less, but honestly, what works for one person may not work for another. I would start with what she recommends and then start to add things back in until you find where you feel the best. That may be at less than 20 carbs, or you may be able to eat 40 carbs.
Thank you so much for sharing...Keto without the pre-packaged food & snacks work best for me, I think becsuse of the many unnatural ingredients found in those products. Bottom line following keto works so well for both weight loss goals & later in maintenance. You are an inspiration for sure!❤
I totally agree! Thank you+
So proud of you, Denise!! You are to be commended!! Blessings to you and much love!!
Thanks for sharing Denise. You look amazing so pleased for you and really great news about your health improvement xx❤xx
Hey Denise. I would love to get more tips on the keto. Ups and downs and everything in between would be so appreciated. You look beautiful ❤️
There are some wonderful channels on YT that discuss and guide information about keto.
It’s hard to give every detail you have learned from hours and sometimes years of research here. If you truly want to learn all about keto, you need to put in the time and research. You will feel good about yourself and you will be able to tell or teach others that really need this life saving information.
Congratulations! I did a pseudo-keto diet two years ago when I found out I was diabetic and I lost 45 pounds in nine months. You are absolutely correct, things that I had struggled with disappeared-absolutely disappeared. Joint pain when walking up the stairs, etc. etc. I have been cheating and I have been gaining weight and although I am monitoring my blood sugar, I need to get back to the basics as well. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Denise, thank you for sharing your story so eloquently - i appreciate you very much ❤️
Was so grateful when you interviewed your alternative Dr & now are sharing your hard earned wisdom, thank you!🤗
I love all your videos and your energy. Thank you for all your authentic, down-to-earth content! Your wig reviews are INVALUABLE to a lot of us out there. In regards to keto, I tried it a few years ago and it was fantastic! I was a vegan at the time and it worked really great. You are my motivation to get back to it as all the weight has crept back up since I stopped along with brain fog and fatigue. I wanted to mention tomatoes. It is likely lectins that are causing inflammation. I love fresh tomatoes, too, but have found myself avoiding them lately. Do some research on lectins if you haven't already. I'm really happy to see you glowing and feeling great!!
Thank you for sharing your health journey with us, Denise! I am currently investigating keto and am encouraged by your results. I am reading Anyway You Can right now and it is mind blowing!😱 Keep on sharing your health tips as I definitely appreciate it. God bless!
Thank you so much, Faith!! Sending you hugs!
I hope continue to feel better and better❤
Thanks for sharing this Denise! I was wondering also…you look amazing!! Stay well***
Thank you so much for sharing! Congratulations! I’ve done keto and lost 40 pounds but I’ve started eating too many carbs and gained about 15 pounds. I don’t feel as great either. I’ve been wanted to message you and ask how you stay on track. Thank you so much for making this video. I will check out Keto Continuum. Please keep making videos about keto.
I just about fell out of my chair when you said you are 52, I had you in your 30’s 😊. You look great, I just started on a carnivore diet and am on my third day and already my glucose is down to 89, my A1C has been climbing back up and I didn’t want them increasing my medication so that is what has prompted me to do something.
Sending you hugs! You can do it!
Love love love!
More keto videos from you would definitely be appreciated. I watched you before when I was investigating hair help and your transformation is inspiring! So beautiful! ❤
You’re absolutely right.. unfortunately tomatoes do cause inflammation, but tart cherry and tumeric, help elevate it. Ginger also helps with pain, discomfort m, and upset stomach issues. Foods play an important role in our health. Good luck on you’re continued journey. Thanks for sharing. You look great, you seem happy and well on your way to being healthy and pain free 🎉💜😢
Thank you for this advice! I was really hoping that tomatoes would not be a problem but that's ok! I can avoid them except when they are fresh from my own garden and eat them with my eyes wide open. Hugs!
Very timely information for a person who's bloodwork shows autoimmune. Was thinking about going back on keto after losing 27 lbs 5 years ago but gained it all back plus more and feeling horrible. Thank you for sharing Denise.
Glad it was helpful! Sending hugs!
Yes please share more with us. I’m so excited and need help and encouragement.
PTL! ❤Health is wealth! Im praying for your continued healing in body and soul!
Wow! Started following you on You Tube for advice on starting my wig journey. Something about your content resonated with me and this video just blew me away. I did Keto almost two years ago and had great results not only in weight loss but in many health benefits that you mention. But then a little over a year ago we had tragic family news and I was derailed. Your video is inspiring and fueling me to get back to me. Thank you
Is it hard to do? I have been overweight all my life, tried every t and it gets worse instead of better. I know very little about it
Thank you ♥️ what wig are you wearing in this Video? Please share more!
You are such an inspiration sister! Thank you so much for sharing! You shared that you are struggling some with staying in track so I am praying for you! 🙏 You are helping so many people! Much love from your wig sister but more importantly, your sister in Christ! 🙌🏻🕊🙌🏻
Thank you so much my friend!
@@heywigsister ❤️
Okay I will do it. Thank you for sharing this. I will get the books. I will learn all about it. I need it so much.
Yes, yes, please add any tips/tricks that helped. Love your videos.
You look fabulous! I have been meaning to tell you. Two years ago I started low carb and it was the easiest weight loss I ever did. I lost around thirty lbs. I try to do low carb most days and want to be more on track as I haven’t gained weight but some of the “menopot “ is reappearing. Keep up the good work. Just a comment, most doctors will poo poo this type of diet and tell you, you are killing your self. At least that’s my experience! Thank you Denise for sharing.
I know... but thankfully there are doctors, like Dr. Bosworth who wrote the books I reference, who don't. HUGS!
Congrats on your amazing achievement. Denise! ❤
As someone who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple of years ago, I can vouch for low carb eating and low stress light exercise. It has kept me from needing insulin. Not to mention, you can still eat well. There are many amazing keto recipes, some right here on TH-cam.
I agree!! It really doesn't feel all that restrictive once you get through the carb cravings in the beginning!
Thank you for making this video and please continue to make videos on this subject. So many of us need the help and will benefit from your guidance!
Fantastic video! Speaking of cancer…it was my Oncologist who recommended I go Keto….it WORKS and my osteoarthritis and diverticulitis has improved TREMENDOUSLY from Keto. I lost a little too quickly at 4 lbs per week and suffered hair loss…a good deal of hair loss..BUT…my vital measurements (blood and cholesterol wise) are PERFECT! Most of my hair has come back over past two years…but it was a small price to pay for the incredible health benefits. ** it was explained to me by my Oncologist that the hairloss is due to rapid weight loss and your body goes into “starvation mode” as a safety net and focus’s on critical processes (hair growth is not critical to survival).once I stabilized my weight growth retuned 😎 Best mist sensible food advice I ever got!
I'm THRILLED to hear that you have a doctor who understands the benefits of diet on health! So many do not. Dr. Boz talked extensively about how this helps fight cancer in her book Any Way You Can. I told my husband that if anyone in our family gets diagnosed with cancer, strict Keto will be implemented immediately (Dr. Boz says that it has to be MUCH more strict than the average person would do daily and should be supervised by a dr because of it). As for your hair loss... I have been asked A LOT about whether Keto causes hair loss, and because I've already lost 80% of my hair and I buzz it now, I can't speak from experience on that, but I've heard mixed feedback. That makes total sense about starvation mode, so the key would be to manage the amount of weight loss and try not to lose it so quickly. Of course, we are all so different so that is easier said than done. I lost SUPER quickly as well, but I've heard from women who said they are following the diet perfectly and not losing anything. Thanks for sharing!
Thank You !! Denise, this message is a God send! I just recently got diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. I’ve been living with pain for a number of years and this year the worse pain ever. I’ve been under a lot of stress this year taking care of my mother and being the primary care giver has exacerbated my condition even more. I’m going to give Keto a try! I’m like you, I don’t want drugs. The only thing I take is what was prescribed to me, Levothyroxine. I heard you say that you take Synthroid. Is that working for you? Thanks again for the wealth of information and the heart of compassion and sympathy you give it with. God bless you sister.
Yes, it seems to be. My doc wasn't a fan of the generic (which is Levothyroxine) because he said that you never know which companies version you will get (I guess multiple companies often make the generic form of drugs) and since our bodies are SOOOOO sensitive to thyroid hormones he believed this would give us better control. When I switched from my Endo to Paloma Health (telemedicine) when we moved I just had them continue to prescribe the name brand through an online company called Synthroid Direct. My insurance didn't want to cover the name brand anyway. Sending you hugs and lots of prayers! If you ever want to look into Paloma feel free to email me with questions, I have been using them for 2 years now and LOVE not having to find a doctor that will listen to me heywigsister@gmail.com
Thank you Denise! I will definitely look into it! Thanks again for giving hope to the sisterhood community!
After taking synthroid (Levothyroxine) for 20 years, it was found that my body is not able to convert the synthetics. I have been on armour thyroid (natural) for about 2 years and feel much better. If you are on synthetic hormone and still not feeling well, ask your dr about prescribing armour.
I take over the counter desiccated raw thyroid, this way I’m not dependent upon doc prescriptions. I think it’s better.
Congratulations Denise.
❤ You look amazing. 🎉Congrats on your weight loss & better health! 👏
Denise, you look fabulous! And, I'm so glad you are feeling better and your health is improving. I've been following you for wig reviews and tips and I love your demeanor and presence in your videos. Thank you for all the work you do and information that you share. I very much appreciate you.
Congrats, Denise snd God bless. You are an inspiration.