MY WELLNESS STORY | the whole story
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- Опубліковано 1 тра 2024
- Health and wellness journeys can be rollercoasters. When I was a kid I had seizures. As I got older, I accumulated a basket-full of random symptoms, from seasonal allergies, to eczema, constipation, hormonal imbalances, and massive fatigue. Many of you are aware of my autoimmune diagnosis from blog posts and videos, but today I'm rewinding ALL the way back, to tell you #mywholestory (with a few baby photos, and mom cameo for good measure 😉).
I'm thrilled to partner with Vitamix on today's video, and grateful that they're elevating individual wellness stories. There's so much that we can learn from each other! In fact, it was because of hearing someone else's wellness story years ago that I was able to connect the dots on my own body, and ultimately get tested for celiac disease. Sharing our stories matters. :)
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00:34 My childhood
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Anyone want to win a Vitamix? 😉 To enter: comment below (or on Instagram) and let me know how a Vitamix blender would inspire healthy habits in your kitchen! I'll select one winner (at random) on my birthday - August 31, 2021! *open to those 18 years and older from US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. WINNER: Judy S. Congrats!
Thank you for letting us know more about you, I was always curious about your life 😁. You are a inspiration for all us.
The vitaminx I would like for the juices and frozen ,kefir etc in summer that I eat more but they are expensive for me. I hope to be the random one.😉fingers crossed. greetings from Utah.thanks and blessings for all you guys!
I hope it is available here in Philippines, congratulations to the winner. Advance happy birthday Lisa
I'm about to start school again and won't have as much time to cook healthy foods. A Vitamix would help me keep my brain and body healthy. I can't afford a good one on my own!
A vitamix would help me get me back on track with my health and wellness journey. I have finally seen a nutritionist and am making the changes to feel better again . I am going to the gym and incorporating fruits and vegetables into my daily life and a vitamix would be such a big help. ❤️
I practice gluten free and I'm trying to add more veggies into my diet, I have constant constipation and going through menopause as well so this would help me a lot cause I love being in my kitchen as well and this vitamix would be a game changer for me! Thank you for all your great recipes as well Lisa!
I always wonder how people adopt healthier lifestyles. That was very informative and a great watch. My wife and I began struggling with infertility 3 years ago. We tried every procedure you could think of and nothing seemed to work for us. One day nine months ago my doctor asked what my lifestyle was like and I realized I was living a bit too "freely" if you know what I mean. It was then that I started to adopt a healthier lifestyle incorporating tons of fruit and veggies into my diet. I'm certainly not as healthy as you, but I cut out processed foods, fast food, constant consumptions of meat, etc.. I too bought a vitamix which helped mainly for my post-dinner sugar cravings. I'm happy to say that after just changing those few small things, we are expecting our first child in two weeks! Your videos and channel as well as others helped me through that transition in my life to come up with ideas for meals, self care and others. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks for sharing your story Lisa. Thanks for being brave and letting us know there is hope in the middle of the storm. Fruits and vegetables is the answer to our health issues. May we all find that healing in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen🥰
Amen
Sharing: Had hives my whole life. At age 50 I started having extreme dizzy spells. Suffered many falls. Then racing heart and passing out started happening.
TURNS OUT I’M GLUTEN INTOLERANT! Changed my lifestyle and I very much appreciate your inspirational videos.
This was so insightful! “Our bodies are constantly changing “, this is so true. I have been eating more mindfully and have tweaked my diet over the years and it has been a game changer for me. I am in my forties and think I have more energy now. Going back to basics and eating more “natural” wholesome meals is definitely the way to go. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I just love you and the contents you create 💕
This is such a great testimony to Whole Foods. It should be taught in school health classes. I love that you accept your challenges and face them straight on.
It's not easy, I will say that. But I believe in listening to your own body and connecting the dots from there.
Yes this was such a great video. So glad she shared!
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@@Downshiftology Lisa, can you talk about this more, please? Please talk about the challenges, and how you have overcome them. How do you continue to have the motivation and discipline to cook so much of your food from scratch? Do you ever grow weary of vegetables? I do think a Vitamix would help with that, to be honest, because you are right --- you could just DRINK your vegetables! :) I had to laugh when you said that, because I've thought the exact same thing. I would be the person who would get tired of chewing broccoli, KWIM? Or massaging kale. Eck. Then again, when I eat more vegetables and less bread, I always feel so much better.
Years ago, I had Hashimoto's hypothyroiditis and it went into thyroid cancer. The nodules were all very small, but there were so many of them, in both lobes, we opted to take my thyroid out. I'm not sorry, but I will say, it's a bummer to have no thyroid. They tell you that the pill will make up for the loss, but they lie. ;) If you can at all keep your thyroid, or even a healthy part of it, do so. I've been 16 years with no thyroid. I'm still living and thankful for that, but I do sometimes think it's a constant battle to get a doctor to keep my hormone replacement at a functional level. The doctors seem to want me super low, which leads to terrible fatigue. If I say, "But I can't function," I'm told that they're trying to prevent a stroke or heart attack. I say, "Great. So you're trying to keep me living this miserably for another twenty years." You know what I'm talking about, I'm sure, because you've been through so much.
It's amazing (and inspiring) that you were able to find a path to better health through food and lifestyle changes. For me, I just grow weary of chopping vegetables and making homemade food. I need it, but then with the fatigue.... Anyway, so thankful for your vlog. I love your aesthetic! Classy lady! :) Also, in video, it was lovely to see your mom. And you were one cute kid! Sunshine and smiles.
Thank you for sharing your whole story. I’ve been watching and saving recipes for a year or two and have shared your channel with others, you are so inspiring. I’ve had a Vitamix I my shopping cart for a while, maybe it’s time to pull the trigger and reprioritize my health. Happy birthday!
I've been battling health issues for the past several years and when told over and over again that "I'm fine" because my bloodwork and scans are normal. I'm not fine if I'm constantly feeling tired and in pain. I would love to be able to make healthier foods for myself and I love that a Vitamix make soup! Hearing your story and how you made yourself better is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing Lisa. It’s so important to keep on learning about our bodies and mind and you are a clear example of this, i think this is also especially relevant and important for autoimmune issues. The vitamix is so important for making healthy food easily and also for making fresh food for babies 🤗.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey Lisa. I’m extremely selective about the UA-cam videos I watch and yours are some of my longtime favourites!😊💜
That makes me so happy to hear! Hope you continue to enjoy all the recipes and content to come 😊
Thank you for sharing your story, Lisa. It was helpful to hear the whole journey. I and many others appreciate your videos and use them to help us on our health journeys.
Thank you for sharing your story and your lovely mother ✨ We live and we learn! I’m still navigating my symptoms trying to find the root cause and it feels amazing to hear someone finding theirs. Thank you!
This was so good. Your videos remind me I can steward positive health. Versus letting my chronic illness lead me.
Don't let it take over you! Know you can do anything - just start with baby steps into a whole foods diet and work your way from there 😊
So amazing to hear your whole story! You are such an inspiration.
So much love to you!!! Thank you for all you do, and for all the information, tips, and recipes. You aren’t only helping others - you are saving lives.
Thank you for sharing your wellness journey with us! It's so crazy how long we can go without understanding what's "wrong" and how hard it is to get properly diagnosed without a ton of push-back. I'm so happy that you're so in tune with what makes you feel the best/healthiest and look forward to many many more videos from you, Lisa! :D
This video came right on time. I just saw a nutritionist today, as I'm moving towards a more whole food/plant based diet. Thanks once again for the inspiration!
Thank you for sharing this! I feel like my health been deteriorating as I age, especially when you mentioned sleeping for long hours and still feel tired. I'm trying to eat more wholesome especially adding more vegetable in my daily meals. A Vitamix blender seems like a game changer to fast, healthy meals and snacks! It looks super easy to clean too!
I have loved learning from you for years. It was so great hearing your story. Way to fight for your health and get answers!
You are an inspiration Lisa! This video literally ignited hopes within me. I am also going through a health crisis as of the moment and been suffering chronic pain and discomfort. But seeing this video makes me feel that I am not alone in this journey, and that just like you, I too, can, and is yet to achieve my optimum health. Thank you for this heart warming video. You go girl!
The hardest part is that hearing “nothing is wrong with you”, when you need help. And small things gets bigger when they are not controlled. I am so happy to hear that you are healtier and happier. Thank you for sharing.
I think Vitamix would help me really drinking my veggies, because the one blender that I have now leaves them almost whole. And I know it will be fast and easy. Of course making your own almond butter and almond or cashew milk, because I can’t consume dairy. 🌈🌈🌈
Exactly same happened with me
I experienced the same thing, went to several doctors, all of them acting like I'm confused. Deep down I knew I wasn't well. I had candida all along, causing anxiety and stress, unhealthy eating, high sugar intake.. Did my own research online , visited wellness shops. I immediately changed my diet completely, no sugar, no caffeine, no processed foods, it was hectic. But I survived that, was quite traumatic for my body, with the detox, my body was going this turmoil but the end result is amazing 👏. Healthy lifestyle is worth the try.
It’s so good to hear that someone else has problems with gluten-free packaged foods! I was so happy that there are so many gluten-free options for bread and crackers and cakes and brownies until I realized that they honestly made my symptoms just as bad. So sad. But homemade whole foods have changed everything and I feel great. Your videos are a huge help Lisa. Thanks so much.
Yep, those packaged foods are definitely not the best for you. It's really all about getting back to basics and eating whole foods 😊
We thought I had a gluten allergy. It turned out that I am one of those people that had a corn allergy. My sister has an allergy to both. Incidentally, now that we discovered this, I no longer react to poison ivy the way I did. My migraines that I had most of my adult life are almost non-existent.
Same. Gluten free packaged food made me sick.
Yes so true I spent a ton of money on gf packages foods when I first went gluten free but felt terrible and had lots of fatigue
IKR. Unfortunately packaged foods are still packaged foods.
I am turning 70 in 19 days. I stumbled in one of your UA-cam videos and addicted to learning from you. I have fought my weight and health. Plus hated cooking. But your making it fun!!!! So glad I found you. I am sharing you with all my family and friends.
I cannot believe you helped me put the pieces together! As a teenager I used to have fainting spells and was also told I had nothing wrong. It wasn’t until I went to a functional medicine Doctor and he had me take gluten out of my diet. It has been a little over a year and I cannot believe how much better I fee! I totally enjoy your videos. Keep them coming!
My husband and I are both struggling with eczema and psoriasis, and eating gluten-free helps curb the symptoms. Having a Vitamix would be insane, since it would allow us to recreate more of your recipes!
Thank you for sharing this with the world. I’ve been on a health journey myself and seeing other people share their stories makes things easier to process for myself.
It's so important for all of us to share our stories, because there's so much to learn and connect with others at the same time ❤️
Our family moved in with my mother after the passing of my father last year. She is a packaged food fanatic, but I have been trying to incorporate healthier alternatives one meal at a time. Your website has been an inspiration for many a meal and snack idea. A Vitamix would be a game changer in our kitchen. I truly appreciate all your time and effort as you help your “neighbors” around the world on their health and wellness journey. Thank you, God bless and Happy Birthday!!
I just stumbled onto your channel and I'm absolutely glad I found it!! I am 59 and have had lupus since my early 40s. I also was always sick as a child and teenager with strep throats, fatigue, skin infections. I also had endometriosis in my twenties. This channel is exactly what I need and the timing is right on. I've realized only after a season of being a caregiver to my parents that I also need to start taking care of myself. I lost my dad last year and my mom is currently in a nursing home. I am now back in the workforce but overwhelmed with piecing my life back together. My eating habits are terrible. I am now excited to change my lifestyle and I thank you for your inspirational story and this channel!! I am ready 🌈🌈🌈 🧡.
Thank you so so much from the bottom of my heart for making this video. You cant imagine how many people's lives your helping. I was diagnosed with hashimotos 5 years ago and it has been such an up and down battle since to figure out what works for my body. I got much worse and now i'm working on getting better and this video helped tremendously! Your recipes have also helped me so much over the past year. Thank you so much!
I'm happy to hear you're on your way to a better and healthier lifestyle Lindsay! It's never easy finding out you have an autoimmune disease, but with the help of wholesome ingredients and listening to your body, we can overcome it 😊
Yes thank you, I also have insomnia since being diagnosed with hashimotos and sleep is the worst issue and I’ve tried about everything out there and still can’t sleep at night. I am praying to change my food completely and praying that it ends my insomnia. My life has come to a full stop for the last ten years. I wish everyone good luck with their health.
@@SomewhatofaNerd Have you looked at any of Dr. Eric Berg's videos on sleep? His videos are very helpful. He just uploaded one on MCT oil and how taking some just before bed could help you sleep.
@@ruthj.4845 thank you so much, yes I am familiar with Dr. Berg and I will try it out. Wishing everyone luck 🍀 with their personal health issues. I myself have been struggling for so long and I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding, “ the why is it happening to me as well. “
@@SomewhatofaNerd I hope and pray that you will be able to overcome your insomnia and that your health improves!
Thank you so much for sharing this Lisa!
I am a nutritionist and suffer from Hashimoto’s, eczema, SIBO … and none of what I learnt at dietician’s school helped me (in Belgium), so I went to another school to study functional nutrition and I now am followed personally and professionally by a functional doctor who made me stop eating gluten and processed foods, that’s the only thing that made my antibodies go lower and my SIBO feel calmer.
No wonder why I have been following you for a couple years and I sometimes talk about you to my clients :) Thank you for everything :)
I’m a breast cancer survivor x2-first diagnosis in 2000, 2nd diagnosis in 2019. Thought I was “safe”, I have done a lot of research & know diet & stress play into cancer. Following a healthier lifestyle now& Vitamix would help. More veggies, less meats & no sugar. Your recipes are awesome and have helped me start a new healthier lifestyle. Thanks- so glad I found your posting & recipes!
I started watching your videos after making a connection between perimenopause and the gut issues I have been experiencing for the past couple years. I just turned 46. I have started trying your recipes. They are easy even for a working mom with 2 jobs and have already started helping me feel better. Thank you so much for what you are doing!
Thank you for sharing your story. It's inspiring. I'm sure many of us have the same undiagnosed illness experiences where test after test results without answers. I have a similar situation. I have always wanted a Vitamix but can never afford one. It definitely could be life changing, as it has in your case. Using it to make healthier foods would make life simpler and life-changing.
Thank you for sharing your story! I have changed my eating drastically in the last year due to issues with endometriosis and chronic migraines. I constantly struggle with my relationship and emotional tie to food. Your recipes and story have been such encouragement to me and make me enjoy eating in a way that makes my body feel good. I would use a Vitamix every day for so many recipes to prepare healthy meals and smoothies. Im trying to food prep to be prepared to eat healthy throughout the week. I’m constantly using my parents Vitamix and have wanted one for myself for a long time!
That's great that you took the initiative and started to change your eating habits. I'm glad you're starting to enjoy whole foods again and the benefits of meal prepping! Hopefully we can get you a Vitamix soon 😊
Lisa, such an amazing journey you have been on. I have been watching your channel from almost the beginning and have learned so much. The biggest change that has helped me is unprocessed my diet. The amount of un needed junk that is put into foods is so un healthy. Thank you for all you do and I look forward to more updates to your channel.
Wow, incredible video Lisa. So glad to hear you don’t faint anymore, that’s very scary. I love your recipes and so do the rest of my family!!! Thank you xx
well, thank you so much for this video! I bought a Vitamix back in 2013, my husband was hesitating about the amount of money a blender will cost but at the same time I was burning out the regular blenders we bought and a few weeks after, we found ourselves using the Vitamix at least 2 times a day! and the texture of food is just unparalleled! it is an investment in your health, I dont like salads that much but I ingest a lot of vegetables with the vitamix
So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey. I’ve had many of your recipes and can’t wait for your cookbook! I know you are helping so many people. What a blessing! A vitamix is a game changer for healthy living!
Thanks for tuning in Leslie and happy to hear you've been enjoying the recipes so far ❤️
thank you so much for sharing your story!!! i'm glad that you were able to be your own health advocate and that you are where you are now. thank you for continuing to encourage and inspire through this platform too! 💚
Thanks for tuning in and getting to know more about how Downshiftology came about 😊
Thank you so much for posting this. When I was young, I was treated as though I was a hypochondriac. Because of not of being heard, I actually went into my mid-30s before finding out about my Celiac's situation, and that was only because I had a client who had very different symptoms from me, but said a few key things that connected to me. Unfortunately, the medical profession is not taught very much about Celiac disease. There are so many different symptoms and I was looking for a cure for kidney stones which no one could give me an explanation. Many blessings on your continued journey and thank you so much for all of your posting!
Several parts of your story sound similar to mine. Thank you for sharing your journey and how eating real whole foods have improved how you feel in such a dramatic way. I currently use a nutribullet which is great but a vitamix would take the smoothie and soup making to a whole new level!
This is so helpful. I've been completely healthy until about a year ago I've started having severe fatigue, I was an athlete and walking is a struggle for me now. I'm 23, I am going to a rheumatologist soon and hope to figure what is going on
I pulled up a random Downshiftology video just to jump on quickly and say I Love You because you have brought this new lifestyle of eating that helps me so! You are a health coach in my home, on demand 24/7! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Thank you for being so vulnerable in this video! I recently stumbled upon your video when I had to stay home from work due to stomach issues. I knew that the things that I was putting into my body was not good, but as someone who recently got married and is a college student, I felt like I didn't have the money to eat much healthier. I decided to follow your meal prep video and realized that incorporating more veggies and fruits into my diet can be done at a fairly decent price. I have already noticed a huge difference in the amount of energy that I have throughout the day and I haven't had any stomach issues since! This Vitamix would mean a lot to me because I could continue on this track of healthy eating, but it would also convince my husband to eat healthier. He has recently been having issues with major fatigue, and I've tried convincing him to eat healthier and this would make him that much more willing to try to incorporate more fruits and veggies into his diet. I can't wait to try out even more of your recipes!
Thank you for sharing , would love to have video’s about “ The Mena” and how you’re managing. 🌼
Wow! I never knew you could faint from a gluten allergy/intolerance. Your story is so inspiring and I’m sure will help so many people. Thank you for being so transparent and sharing your story. The vitamix would be great for our family. We are trying to change our eating habits and eat more whole/clean foods and this would be a great addition, especially for making smoothies and getting the kids more involved! ❤️
I just watched this again, but this time with the hubs. Yes, our bodies are ever changing aren’t they? He and I, for the first time in our lives, are feeling good ages. Thanks again for sharing your story. 💕
Could you talk more about the "functional medicine" doctor? What is that? Would a nutritionist or dietician be beneficial as well? Most of the GP doctors don't seem to be well versed in issues such as we have. Thank you again for sharing your story!
A functional medicine doctor helped me a lot too! He is a MD specializing in Chinese medicine on top of that. I’m sure you can find one in your area. Look online for someone with a holistic approach. And I highly recommend intermittent fasting! Check out dr Mindy Pelz here on yt for some details :)
Functional medicine Drs are far superior to conventional Drs for chronic issues. check them out! Nutritionists and dieticians are not as good.
Check out dr Mark Hyman - he is a head of Cleveland Clinic of functional medicine and has also a youtube channel. Proper medical doctor specialising in functional medicine.
Functional medicine also looks at the whole patient, not just your lab results.
My experience with a functional medicine doctor has been really helpful. What I understand is that they have the traditional western medical training but they also practice integrated medicine which might include Chinese or eastern methods, and they prefer to use natural methods rather than just prescribing meds. They will prescribe if there is the need. So, it is just a more holistic approach to healthcare.
I started eating whole foods and making many of your recipes a year or so ago. A Vitamix would help me in the kitchen to quickly make healthy snacks, soups, butters, and nut milks. I believe owning a Vitamix would inspire me to make many more fun and healthy recipes and to share them with others on along my journey to healthy living.
I hope u win it 😊
Happy to hear you decided to make that change a year ago Michael! Good luck in this contest 😊
Love to hear about your journey! And so great to see your mom's cameo! I'm so happy you are feeling better now and managing your autoimmune disease. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for tuning in Brianne! 😊
i'm so glad i found your channel, i'm 22 and looking forward to starting my wellness journey along side the people i love seeing you and your mom brought me joy God bless you and everyone watching
Happy birthday! We would love to have a vitamix, our three boys have eczema and our oldest is allergic to eggs so we have to be careful with what we eat. Anything that makes cooking easier with three little boys would be a huge help!
An allergy to eggs is never fun! Wishing you the best of luck for this giveaway Meaghan.
It's amazing how eating in a healthy way and without processed foods can heal your body so profoundly! Just a testament to the power of whole foods. Whenever I don't feel well the first thing I look at is what I am eating so thank you for sharing your story which resonates a lot.
It really is amazing what consuming whole foods can do for your body!
Your recipes have been inspiration enough but your wellness journey is truly amazing! Improved health is the goal; it’s the ‘gift that keeps giving’!
I’m so happy you’re doing better. Love your videos as always. And nice to see your mom with you. ❤️
HA! I TOLD MY DOCTORS GLUTEN WAS MAKING ME PASS OUT lol! 😂
Thanks for your story! Cheers to good health! 🥂
Would be very interested in hearing more about the changes you made when you entered your 'Mena' phase. I have the 'lite' version of many of the symptoms you mentioned, but every test my doctors perform comes back negative. So still sleuthing and trying to take ownership of my own health and wellness as best I can. Love your channel... super informative and practical.
Me too!
My tests came back negative for a year, when my mena symptoms first started. I suspect we intuitively know there's changes happening in our body long before if finally registers on a lab test. ;) As for changes I've made, gosh, I think I've tried everything under the sun - ha! And it's hard, because it's a rollercoaster of hormones and every woman is different. At the early stage (when estrogen tends to spike) my approach was very different from today (as my estrogen is plummeting). But I regularly post different things I'm trying on my Instagram stories. :)
I’m 54 and now about 2 years into the Pause I think. The Mena part was the worst for me (primarily due to the phase of extremely heavy and unpredictable flows) but I actually have had zero noticeable issues since the pause part. No hot flashes, no trouble sleeping. Possibly some mood issues but hard to say what is causing those with a lot of other factors. Weight gain definitely is more of a challenge but Covid also happened so I stopped going to gym and my Graves’ disease (hyperthyroid) has now flipped to hashimoto’s - just started a really low dose of synthroid. I have no idea if this helped but I use unsweetened soy milk on my morning oats and the Garden of Life women’s multi 40+ I take daily (I only take half the recommended dose on jar) has black cohosh in it.
I stumbled on your UA-cam channel last year, and have since been inspired by you. Thank you for sharing your journey, recipes, and health & wellness with us. I’m ever so grateful. This particular video will empower many others to be an advocate for their own health, and not think their symptoms are in their head due to traditional medicine limitations. Be well, and thank you!
Thanks for all your support Debra! I hope this video helps those who are also struggling with the same issues, or just need a bit of inspiration to start a healthy lifestyle.
Your story is so inspiring and makes me feel less alone! I’ve been following your recipes for a while now since I went gluten free and it’s been so helpful! I recently discovered I am celiac after spending a childhood often bedridden with migraines and then in my mid twenties I started developing so many other debilitating symptoms from kidney stones, anemia, psoriasis. It got so bad that my migraines would last for days and I would be in urgent care weekly. I spent May 2020 with a kidney stone blockage that turned to sepsis. January this year I tried the whole30 diet and found out I was celiac when my symptoms cleared up entirely! Since then I haven’t eaten any gluten and I no longer get migraines, my psoriasis went away and I feel so much more energised and nourished. During Whole30 is when I found your page and you’ve been a companion in the process. I never knew what I vitamix was until I watched your videos but it seems such a necessity in the kitchen. I want to try more of your recipes I can use the vitamix with but at the moment I can’t afford this luxury kitchen item! My relationship with food has changed so much and how much we can shift our entire physical and mental well being through a wholesome diet. Thanks for providing such delicious recipes and meal prep to follow!
I'm 45 and am having symptoms of perimenopause. I'm very interested in how you have changed your diet to combat your symptoms. Thank you for this video!
Good luck with that.
That is what makes me sad the most, doctors in USA will just patch up the problem. They will not find what it causes the problem and try to solve that.
My mom reminds me regularly, Food is medicine. It’s amazing how our bodies are created to repair itself with proper nutrition. Good for you for opting to change your diet and how you’ve helped so many people. Happy birthday to you🥳 Mine is 8/30 and I have given up sugar this month. This video is timely and a great reminder to me to continue on the path to wellness. Turmeric smoothie? Recipe please… betcha a Vitamix would come in clutch for this wholesome treat🥰
Your story is such ‘food for thought!” Over my lifetime I too have struggled with symptoms that weren’t easily qexplainable. Determination and perseverance play a huge role in learning to live healthy. And it’s sooo worth it.
Now, I see my 30 something son with his own evolving health struggles. The eczema he had as a baby now psoriasis. Etc. We’ll work though it.
Never owned a Vitamix but have worn out a few blenders conjuring up wonderful, tasty foods to eat. Someday I will treat myself to one…hearing what a significant role,it has played in your well being.
Thanks for sharin
Thank you for sharing your wellness journey. I went through a very similar one myself although it’s been 8 years since and I’m ready to change things up again to keep the journey interesting. After watching this, I finally purchased a Vitamix! I’ve been thinking about it for a long time ever since I started watching your channel. Thank you for the inspiration!
Wow, amazing story, thank you so much for sharing! It is very inspiring to see someone make positive changes that truly show positive results. Increasing my intake of fruits and vegetables has always been a struggle for me. I finally made some progress a little while back until my blender broke. I love watching your videos and seeing how essential your Vitamix is and would love being a recipient of one. 😁 Thanks again for inspiring us to be better and congratulations on how far you've come on your wellness journey! 💜💜
Lisa, thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m so thankful that you finally discovered the answers you needed! I do truly appreciate all your recipes and have made so many of them and have never been disappointed! They’ve all been just as delicious as they look on your videos! Thank you for all your hard work in making the videos. I love to watch them! I would really appreciate winning a Vitamix and know I would use it every day!🥳😊🤗
Happy Birthday 🎉 … Vitamix would be an awesome addition to a very active and busy Grandma’s arsenal in helping teach the future generation about the connection between our nutrition and our bodies 😍 Thank you, Lisa… learn sooo much from your site!
Your story is so very comforting and inspiring, Lisa. I am on decades of continually searching for anything natural to help with my uncommon diagnosis and myriad of symptoms that don’t come together in a classic textbook. I’ve watched so many of your videos and now make many of your recipes! Daily green smoothies truly make me feel better and I would love a Vitamix just like yours to help me with many more of your recipes and my quest for mainly natural food choices! I have your Vitamix on my Black Friday/holiday/bday list! Best of luck to everyone out there adopting a Whole Foods lifestyle. I’m right there with you! 💚
I just want to say, you are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with us all your knowledge.
I've been suffering for all the things you've mentioned, none of the Drs have helped. Thank you again for helping all of us who suffer from constipation and all of the above.
Hearing your story and what makes you better is so inspiring! Like you, I have been told many times that there is nothing wrong with me, but I know I'm not fine when I'm in constant pain and fatigue. 10years ago out of the blue, I developed asthma, eczema, and seasonal allergies. I'm overweight but it is so hard to lose weight despite me eating fewer calories. I'm not 100% gluten-free but I think it is time to give it a try and to keep fighting for my health. Thank you so much for all your videos! A Vitamix will be such a great tool and help me in the process of getting better.
I love that you shared your story! I don’t have a vita mix in my kitchen , but I’ve always been impressed with how versatile they are. It’s great to see how often you use yours. They are expensive but at least you get a lot of use out of them.
Thank you for sharing your journey to wellness. After years of struggling with health issues, I was finally diagnosed with RA. Your tips and recipes have been so helpful!
Thanks so much for sharing your story!
And I’m so glad you managed to figure out what your body needed! ❤️💕☺️
Thanks so much Brady! It's been a long journey 😂
So eye opening, I strongly believe as well that most issues people have are related to their diet. In my late 30s I thought I did not need to make any changes to my diet because I was not overweight and quite active but very soon I started developing high cholesterol, eczema and severe rashes. Fast forward it to now I have completely revitalized my diet and also while working with a naturopath discovered I am allergic to soy. Ah..all that Chinese food that I would share with colleagues a few times a week. Alas, I am on my wellness journey now and so much to learn. Thank you Lisa for all the great recipes and information you share, have been a fan of yours for some time now.
I've learned so much from you and, the best part, my husband loves your recipes! For those struggling with constipation, depression and fatigue, please check with a good endocrinologist to see if it's not your thyroid to blame. After weeks of suffering and many NHS doctors, a private doctor found the correct diagnosis for my chronic constipation (that surfaced from nowhere) and it was due to Hypothyroidism. After just few weeks of treatment I feel so much better, energy levels and mood are up, physical symptoms are gone! Mindful & healthy days to all! :)
I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos but especially this one ! I love hearing how a person is restored back to health by just making food changes... I have always heard "You are what you eat" ... I believe that!!
I'll share a small experiment I saw an elderly woman do.: She had a beautiful white carnation flower one time. and the water contained red food coloring. Before long the white carnation began getting red stripes throughout it... i was not around to see the full change or end of watering it that way for so long but my mind went back to that statement "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT", which I saw to believe true with plants.
Your story is similar to mine. I see so often doctors telling us we’re healthy when we are sick. They really need to change the way they care for people. I can’t even believe that most doctors don’t ask about your diet or lifestyle. The doctors told me I was fine but wanted to put me on so many medications, and I knew I wasn’t healthy and that meds weren’t the answer, so I put my health into my own hands and like you did research and adopted a healthy diet and the symptoms I had went away. I sometimes fall off and start eating processed foods and the symptoms come right back (bloating, hormonal issues, acne, anxiety, etc) and I’m always thankful in those moments that I know that what I eat truly affects how I feel and that helps me get back on track. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thanks for sharing your story,I wonder how many others out there suffer needlessly because they don't truly know the causation mechanics of declining health. And the medical community is sadly and woefully out of the loop for preventing declining health conditions with the tools in their box is surgery,medication,and diagnostic testing,with exceptions to P.T.s and clinical psychology on a organic level for some conditions. This is what Docs whenever I bring up stories like yours,its just anecdotal unproven anomalies!!😡😞I appreciate your giftedness in communication in these matters you make it plain and thorough in details as you prep and give many variables in those basic food preparation tutorials. Much appreciated for your easy to understand presentations!👍❤
That was so inspirational, thank you for being open and honest. What a journey you have had. Lovely to see your mom on the video. Stay safe & healthy. You rock!
Thanks so much for your support Trevor! I think it's important we all have a place to share our stories because we never know what we can learn from each other.
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been GF since I was 11 (runs in the family), but I’ve noticed my diet and lifestyle hasn’t been the best and that I am having similar symptoms as you listed. I have since began to change it. I’m in uni (I’m in my early 20’s) and so grateful to be able to have information like this so that I can make changes earlier on. Thanks for all you do!! Xx
Thank you for sharing your whole health story! I too have had health issues and it’s helpful to hear how you have healed through food. A vita-mix would be beneficial to create more meals around veggies and Whole Foods. Thank you for the opportunity!
To be honest I’m not there yet. But your videos educate and encourage me to do better. Little by little taking the information, your experiences and the ideas that you share helps me to do that. Its interesting how you were’nt diagnosed earlier on, but even Doctors with their knowledge cannot always interpret how our complex bodies are processing or lacking. I love that you listened to your own body and sifted through the information to what resonated with you. I am grateful that your journey has enabled you to share with us, so that we can be inspired to make our own better choices. Having a Vitamix would make that journey a whole lot easier and time saving. Thanks so much Lisa
Your journey is so inspiring! My husband was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and changed his diet just as you did including using Vitamix (I bought a reconditioned Vitamix). No processed carbs and all Whole Foods … of course this meant I went along in his journey and this Italian girl now makes zucchini parm instead of traditional lasagna! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes to assist us in this new way of eating! Happy to report his A1C is now normal!!
I'm so sorry you had to go through all that!! 😪 thank God you are better now, and a big thank you for sharing your story! 💕
Thank you for sharing your story! My husband and I want to improve our health prior to having children. We have been raised in households that never taught the value of a healthy diet. A vitamix would be a huge step forward towards health among other things ☺️
We are also navigating the Wellness and Functional medicine world with our daughter who was diagnosed with T1D. It has changed our lives for the better! I'm so glad you're doing so well! I love watching your videos!
Thank you for the candid video. My wife has many health issues that have stumpt doctors so far. She felt better eating a plant based diet, but that has been difficult to maintain and it didn't fix everything. I also have struggled with food issues. I appreciate how it took you awhile to figure your health out. I hope we can figure out soon. Keep up the healthy content.
Wow, thank you for sharing your story. You’ve really taken something difficult in your life and used it to help many people.
I have been mostly gluten free for the last 2 1/2 years. Your channel and recipes have been a great resource for me.
A Vitamix would be amazing to have! I think I would enjoy making gut healthy soups and smoothies.
I loved this video, thank you for posting it. This was so helpful! A great reminder for myself to get back on the taking better care of myself train. I appreciate you!
What a story , I’m glad to hear more people are discussing these autoimmune issues . I felt so alone with my issues . I have celiacs and lichen planus 😫 ever since I changed my diet . I’ve kept them in check 👍🏽 thanks for this video, it will help so many people , including me 😊😍
Glad to hear you finally figured out what was going on with you and that you're feeling better.
Thank you for sharing your story. It seemed like you were describing my life exactly. I too have celiac and it affected everything in my body with many unexplained health problems only to be told over and over again that all my tests were normal and everyone around me labeling me a hypochondriac. I knew something was wrong but I didn’t know what until I watched a PBS special with Dr. Mark Hyman talking about how wheat, gluten, and dairy was causing so many health problems for so many people. I changed my diet to whole, healthy food and started noticing that the dizzy spells, racing heart, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches, moodiness, skin rashes, etc. were clearing up. I now follow a keto diet low in carbs, high in leafy green vegetables and salads, and moderate protein and I feel so much better. There is better information available now than when I was searching for answers in the early 2,000’s. You’re a great help for so many and I appreciate all your efforts. You have an excellent UA-cam channel! 💚💚💚💚💚
Thank you for sharing your story. What mattered most was you looked for a solution without giving up than wasting time worrying about your health problems. I was amazed to see your baking skills too. You are a master chef.
Love seeing your mama cooking with you! I want to see more of mom!
Going through my own chemotherapy journey currently has made me think differently about food and I absolutely love your website and videos! If I ended up with a lovely vitamix, that would just be the cherry on top so thank you for the opportunity
I was searching for a healthy food channel and I just found you tonight and subscribed! Working all through the current situation with the related stressors, the Vitamix would make healthy smoothies, soups, dressings possible for me to grab and run out the door to work. So grateful I found your channel. 🙂
Your videos are always so informative. Even when talking about your personal experiences. I really appreciate the time it takes, it really shows!
Thanks for all your support Nicole! ❤️
Thank you for the WHOLE story! You really make piecing together my journey, with food and my family, fun and extremely delicious!!!
Happy Birthday Lisa, continued success in all you do. ❤ you are an inspiration
Lisa, you are so brave and endearing! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! It is such a support to hear another’s story; to know you are not alone. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and owning a Vitamix will help me in making that food change; not to mention making your delicious recipes! I have been a Downshiftologer for quite some time-thank you for creating Downshiftology, giving of yourself, and giving to all of us. Way to go, Lisa! I know I can confidently say that we support you too :)
I think we should all share our stories at some point, because you never know what we could learn from one another ❤️