Welcome, future healthy superhero!
Welcome, future healthy superhero!If you’re like me, you love to take care of your body in the best way possible. We may not have it all together – yet – but we keep learning and trying to improve our health.
Maybe you’ve been able to turn your health around just by eating better. Maybe it’s taken a lot longer than you thought or you still feel a bit hopeless in the “getting healthy” area of your life. Either way, I definitely have been there! My health journey has been a rollercoaster of “Hey! I totally am rocking this healthy lifestyle!” to “nothing’s going to make me feel better”. Does this describe what you’re dealing with?
One big struggle I’ve found in trying to get rid of health issues is the sheer amount of information out there. One article will tell you to avoid sugar, the other will tell you that fat is to blame. And don’t even get me started on arguments over the best protocol for thyroid health or reducing inflammation. There are opinions on all sides! What I can help you with is support. I have a passion for researching and sharing that information with my friends. What I share may not be perfect from you, but at least you can know it comes from an honest place, from somebody who’s also been through the ringer health-wise.
I’m a 34 year old on the autism spectrum who is diabetic with asthma and really bad allergies. I live with my grandma who has COPD and Lupus. We both have arthritis and well living on a budget of $200 a month for food is almost impossible even for a bad diet. I’ve tried to garden but I get direct sunlight front and back of my lil house which kills everything. If that don’t then the weird bi polar Kentucky weather does. We use to grow tomatoes but even that now wont survive. I tried doing a small in door herb garden and my cats ate it. >.< its a struggle. I rescue cats and dogs or well use to before my grandma got sicker and said we needed to stop taking in animals cause she can’t handle tending to then anymore. I have a culinary degree but you never stop learning. I love watching your recipes and learning about stretching what food i do have.
Avoiding sugar and processed foods. It’s really hard to be able to eat healthy when eating healthy foods are expensive. Getting older, I have put on weight. Motivation to exercise has been a struggle as well.
Hi there,
I’ve been a diabetic for the past 25 years so I’ve been interested in food which will benefit me in any way. One of the problems I have is I’m in A unit where I have a small garden. My designated garden has almost no sunshine any time of the day — summer or winter.
I cannnot have a couple of chickens that is part of my leasing agreement. For all the world it’s like the deck is really stacked against me. My daughter keeps 6-8 chickens and she keeps me in some lovely free range eggs. She isn’t well and doesn’t keep a regular garden but has a fairly good herbal garden. I really enjoy fresh herbs, but I cannot eat any chillies, capsicum is fine but nothing more.
Lettuce and tomatoes are always a good treat.
I do not have any Cancer issues — that I know of.
I am hoping you can help me educate myself about Arthritis in my back, asthma, getting stronger ( I am so weak most the time due to my lungs and I get thrust in my mouth from Inhales and breathing treatments! I found some ideas on internet seem to be help! I read your story, really enjoy! I even read about your goats because I grew up country girl and farming grandparents with cows, pigs, and horses! I didn’t check because my husband and I are retired and living in nice Condo for older folks due to health issues! But we miss having place to plant garden! Yet we are blessed to be close to Amish Community were we can get healthy food!
Hoping for info to improve lungs from Asthma’
Hi!!
I have been dealing with back issues since I hurt my back in 2010. The next year I had a back fusion, then again in 2016 and now another this friday. Is so hard to do anything physically because it causes so much pain. But me being the stubborn person I am I do it anyway and pay for it later! ? I would love a few ideas to eat healthy and eat things that do not cause inflammation. Love your videos !! They make me smile at all the animal antics!
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After reading other folks comments, I guess my issues are petty. Have struggled with IBS-D for 30 years, grateful for Imodium to be able to participate in life. At 68, overweight by a lot, widowed for 15 years, and never enjoyed cooking or exercising, I find motivation is pretty much nonexistent much of the time. Live in a tiny condo with limited space for container gardening but do enjoy piddling with it….when the deer and bunnies don’t visit ? Your videos are bright spots in my days, and that pond is the most awesome thing I’ve seen!
I have renal kidney disease stage 3 and I am having trouble staying on my diet. I also have vascular disease and the doctors don’t want me doing much exercise. So what kind of diet should I do?
Hi Lisa-
Without knowing your complete and entire medical history and talking with your medical team, there is no way I can give you specific advice on what to eat and protect your health at the same time. The best option is to explore a functional medical doctor that can work with the conventional doctors you have now. The Chris Kresser institute has some very useful information on functional medicine, diets for health, and kidney issues. This article is a good place to start and may help you find what you need: https://kresserinstitute.com/gut-kidney-axis/
I hope you find your way to better health and are able to enjoy each and every day.
Best wishes!
Thank you -Bobbi (DaNelle’s Assistant)
My son’s and my weight and well-being is my main focus. I think the bare-bones of a healthy weight is eating whole, real food. I have been lazy about cooking and have turned to fast-foods and restaurants too often. Next easiest is processed convenience food which I’ve also fallen back on way too much. I want to make sure everything we’re eating is giving us something. I’ve also just started a new life as a divorcee and want to be financially in control and building a nest egg, so scratch cooking is also a means to that end. I’d LOVE to have a farm with a dairy cow and chickens, but even in rural KS, they don’t allow that in town!
Since becoming a widow four years ago, I find it difficult to be motivated to cook for myself. I have been cheating with quick to prepare, packaged foods. I was a dedicated mom and wife who took pride in cooking food from fresh product. I want to get back on track.
My husband and I are in our early 50’s and want to stay healthy and active for many years to come. We both have felt tired, and worn out, I’m gaining weight, and we both have joint pain! We know that processed foods are the main culprit. I can’t believe the junk we put in our bodies, on our bodies, and use in our home. It’s time to stop the madness! Ready to turn over a new leave and thrive, not just exist!
I’ve recently started eating smarter and healthier (just watching macros) and I’ve lost weight! It’s just hard to stay there! It’s a struggle to maintain portion sizes. I’m looking forward to more good things from your blog!
THM newbie.
Newly diagnosed with RA. I have been on the AIP diet for three weeks, and I am beginning to find some pain relief as I decrease the inflammation in my body. I stumbled across your website when I was searching for recipes.
Hi Karen-
So glad you are finding relief through diet. Here are DaNelle’s links to her Nutrition page: https://www.weedemandreap.com/category/health/nutrition/
And her Wellness page: https://www.weedemandreap.com/category/health/wellness/
I think there are several articles that you can benefit from. I hope you continue to feel better and better. Thank you for reading and posting! -Bobbi (DaNelle’s Assistant)
Struggling with epilepsy, and some strange blood clotting disorder are the two major health risks I have right now. I’ve tried to control both issues with diet, but nothing has helped. My meds didn’t even help.
I’m exhausted… I seem to be getting less energetic by the day. I am not overweight and we eat a clean real food diet.
Meal plans that are real food/easy/tasty are a struggle. I can’t have fresh veggies or red meat (allergy) and I can’t stand sea food. It gets old eating the same things over and over each week. My husband is currently on a congestion cleansing diet with no soft dairy, no commercial wheat (but my spelt is okay), and no sugar (we don’t have sugar anyway, except chocolate chips).
I had my second baby 7 months ago and I’m dealing with fatigue, low energy, mood swings, and I’m addicted to sugar. Sugar gives me a boost and always tastes amazing and makes me happy. I know it’s making everything worse. It’s either “the” culprit or #2 offender, but I’m afraid to give it up. I probably have low iron and low vitamin B and D as well. We’re super poor so it’s hard to shell out money for supplements that won’t even work that well but equally hard to force myself to eat a vegetable instead of some chocolate chips. I would love to eat and buy everything organic and healthy and I do try, but the work that goes into making healthy meals compared to say, a peanut butter sandwich, sometimes takes more physical and mental energy than I have available. It’s also tough when you know what’s right but can’t muster up the strength or money to do it. Baby steps though! First step is to start soaking flour so I can make our own bread instead of buying crap from the store!
Trying to eat cleaner food and to try and get my family on board. Weight loss would be a bonus in all of this.
Allergies–ugh!! Sinus infection/Currently on a 20 day round of antibiotic, prednisone and nasal steroid
Going through menopause – dry skin, muscle loss
Have had psoriasis
Hi! I’m so thrilled to have discovered your site! I just made your soaked whole wheat bread and it’s incredible!
I’m menopausal and went into it prematurely(40). I’ve struggled terribly with my weight for the first time in my life! I’m now 51 and just weaned myself off of HRT. I’m suffering from hot flashes 24/7 and can no longer get adequate sleep. So, my ho mines and weight are my greatest concerns. I’ve gott n so desperate that I’ve gone to a Chinese herbalist/acupuncturist.
I hope I will discover some help th ought you.
Thanks for all the ou are doing!
Hello, I am eating well (organic, non GMO and gluten free) and I am active, but I struggle with chronic constipation. I have researched and tried many foods and supplements while avoiding medications. What’s your number one suggestion? Thank you in advance.
My biggest issue is getting my whole family on board with healthy eating!
Whew, what to list first? Controlling my blood sugar; continue losing weight; neuropathy in my feet; arthritis; thyroid not working. I have been working on all of the above. I have lost almost 50 #s; am having vein restoration surgery on both legs; rotator cuff repaired soon; hoping the leg surgery will help the neuropathy in my feet. Taking NatureThroid for thyroid.
After reading everyone’s comments, I see a recurring desire to lose weight. My hubby and I both started eating the Trim Healthy Mama way and have lost a lot of weight, and my blood sugar is way down. I am not advertising for them; we tried so many eating plans that failed us. This one worked.
First, I love reading your “stuff”! You’ve been quite helpful to me already 🙂 My issue is to lower my cholesterol and lose weight. I’ve been drinking keifer and with a supplement, my cholesterol went down 50 points! Any help you can give with meal plans, etc is appreciated! 🙂
Hi, im marilyn, My struggle is staying on a lifestyle diet change that’s going to benefit my bodys needs by dealing with thyroid nodules, and hypertension, I need help!
By biggest struggle right now is, having just escaped a very abusive second marriage and reconciled with my first husband and our daughter, I find myself dealing with widespread cancer and a lot of pain which is very hard on them too. I know some about eating and living healthier but they do not so it’s a major learning and growth process for all three of us, changing for the better anf trying to get well together as they have health issues too, for which they rely on pharmaceuticals but are willing to look at better options.
Thanks for asking. It’s nice to share with someone who’s been through some stuff.
Addiction to sugar, emotional overeating and inability to affod organic foods. I do the best I am able to but it needs to be better.
Diet and exercise – I know what I should do but lose my way all the time.
Finding the motivation and the budget to eat healthier.
My greatest health struggle is managing my eating habits. I tend to go through cycles of eating junk food, then getting sick, then eating more healthy to re-balance.
I live in an apartment, so I don’t have the ability to garden, but I hope to change that next year. I dream of having a garden to eat from. In the mean time, I have local farm sources to use.
I have two jobs and two kids.
I am a very busy mom.
I have an autoimmune so I am gluten free. I need quick, healthy meals.
Getting my thyroid under control with stable tsh
My mother and I have been slowly transitioning to eating better and almost all organic. The more we read the more we realize we could be doing. We have really been wanting to try things like, fermenting veggies, making are own kombucha, making foods with a yeast starter kit we bought a few months ago. We have yet to try any of this even though we’ve been talking about it for months. I think we are lacking confidence and finding the time. I have three small children and I not able to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.
My biggest struggle is that I have hypothyroidism. It affects every level of my life and leaves me constantly drained of energy. I find myself eating foods that I would not have dreamed of eating before I was diagnosed, foods to try and give myself energy like sugary foods and caffeine.
Being tired all the time. Want to lose weight and eat better, but keep reverting back to junk.
Weight loss! Ugh it’s so discouraging
fighting off the effects of aging, and not taking care & eating healthy when I was younger.those are my struggles.
Weight loss
Healthy, inexpensive food on the go. Too easy to reach for the junk fast food when you’re crunched for time and famished!
I do pretty well but finding places that do good and heathy vegetarian food is tough. I do meal plans where food is shipped as I am a terrible cook and time is short. Honestly, I don’t enjoy cooking. So I try to find sources that can prepare me the types of food that I love: organic and vegetarian. My health is good and energy too.
Joint pain in my hands after a day in the flowers.
Hi, My biggest struggle is this disease I have “Fabry” In a nutshell it attacks heart, kidneys, stomach issues, hearing loss, pain all over your body, especially hands and feet. The infusion that I get every two weeks slows down the disease but there is No cure for it at this time….The drug that I get infused can cause weight gain and my doctor just put me on a medicine (gabapentin) that can also cause weight gain… I have edema in my legs, ankles and it hurts to walk…My life is too busy to take care of me…and I need to make time for me cuz when I get sick…it messes with everything cuz I kinda do everything for everybody.
I have a friend that has a “farm”….Well chickens, goats, turkeys, etc. I do get fresh eggs, and goat milk from her. I try to make “healthy choices’ but a lot of times I fail cuz I’m just too busy or the pain just limits me to what I can do…I found your site while looking for something for our dog that has seizures and I’m really glad I found you…Very interesting videos and advice…Thank You
I have struggled for years with hypothyroidism and lots of its related symptoms – but mostly, depression, lethargy, arthritis, weight gain, etc. I wish I felt like moving but I sit. I wish I felt like cooking but I don’t. I wish I felt like seeing friends but I avoid being around people. ……. I do like to spend a lot of time dreaming about what I would do – if I just felt like it. Thanks to your website, I can imagine all kinds of things I would love to do when I feel better – mostly, sourcing and cooking real food. But I also love to just look into the life of someone who is doing something I will never do like raising goats or chickens – fascinating! Keep up the good work – whatever that is for you as long as it leads you to peace!
I have Ruematoid arthritis and Fibromyalgia so I’m in a lot of pain, no energy and can’t sleep. Looking for healthiest way to help myself to get of some meds that I’m on.
I’m in the same boat , but I also have psoriatic arthritis
Gut health…freq loose stools. On Armour & T3 due to high RT3. Also trying to gain weight…109-110 & 5’6″
Taking minerals for osteopenia. That’s my main issues right now
I have Scleroderma, so I have a myriad of health problems. Basically, if you can think of a body part, I probably have something wrong with it! But I would say that biggest problem comes down to tissue and the build up of it in my body. All my other problems tend to stem from that one.
I Struggle with finding time to prepare healthy food for myself and my family with my work schedule.
Hi
I really don’t have any main problem at this time as I am a user off doterra oils. Lol
My daughter sells them. So our families both use heaps on all of us grandkids and we have dogs. Lol
Also my daughter very passionate about health food etc.
She also sells plexus ?
We started on that
I suffered fibromyalgia pains, inflammation etc, plexus has really helped wonders .Took all that pain out of me.
I’m even chopping wood now. Lol
Also it can be raining and no pain. Even my Ciro reckon it great.
I had a ring worm as a child must have lay dormant in body . Started plexus and one night had this mark at bottom of leg. A ring worm.
My dog,. Family no one else. Lay dormant for 40yrs yes. All that time.
Used my doterra oils to get rid of it. Yeah for doterra?
Hope this can help you.
Thank you for your help with my dog. She hurt her leg a little.
Used oils was great
She’s all good. A Labrador?
Hello! My biggest struggle is trying eat real food, not processed. And also having variety and being able to afford it. I also need to be more consistent with exercise. I have a sugar addiction 🙁
It doesn’t seem to matter how healthy I eat or how much I exercise, I just don’t lose weight.
For me right now, losing weight, and back pain issues, from bulging discs, and osteoporosis. Any help would be grateful.
My weight!