Congratulations on your regained health. I’m on a different boat with my cycle; they’re alarmingly heavy and horribly painful. No matter what diet I’ve had (vegan, keto, carnivore), they’ve been this way. I had hoped carnivore would help but around 6 months in, I knew that even though I felt great in every other way, this still wasn’t optimal because I had little to no progress there. Something wasn’t balancing. I’m so thankful you had Ray Peat on your channel because I only got snips of stuff from him from people I follow on Insta. So your interview helped me get more insight and I’ve been implementing carrot salads and healthy carbs and I got my cycle today and so far it’s pleasant. I hope it keeps it up! 🤞🏽 Thank you for all that you share and here’s to both of our continued health. 💖 You are awesome.
Sounds like estrogen dominance... Calcium D-Glucarate, raw carrot, activated charcoal, and a little bio-identical progesterone during my luteal phase helped me...❤
My periods used to be very heavy and painful. I tried everything, the only thing that finally helped was to switch to cloth pads and unbleached toilet paper. It was caused by chemical sensitivity.
You look radiant!! Thanks for getting me onto ray peat. I first saw your interview with Sarah Carnivore Yogi and headed in that direction. I gained so much strength and energy from adding in OJ and raw milk 4 months ago. My doctor even prescribed me to drink raw milk so I can use it as a tax deduction since it is a medical reason and hella expensive to ship it from a state next door (only can get it in PA not in Ohio). Anyways thank you for speaking up and sharing your story. It has helped so many and continue to help others as you are a true blessing PS I was the same way in high school and into college running myself into the ground (running 6 miles a day as well for 7 years) while eating almonds and oatmeal and also being on BC. How far we have come!!!
I’m so happy for you Ashley. I’ve been following you since the carnivore days and we switched to the metabolic approach around the same time (I think I only switched from carnivore a couple weeks before you did) and its so rewarding to see you reach this milestone. You’re literally glowing with confidence and there’s a calmness in your eyes that shows wisdom. Thank you for all you do helping others learn something new!
Hey Evan! We were on a Peaty journey together, how cool. Thank you so much! Appreciate that. Happy peating to you! Hope your holiday season is filled with high CO2 & lots of oxidative phosphorylation!
I love you Ladies! Congratulations for the healthy change. You work hard at something good for community and well being for all people. Farming is amazing work. You totally deserve to enjoy good food!
Wonderful news Ash, your dedication paid off! While I’m a few decades older than you (I have “kids” your age 😉) and experiencing challenges in different areas, it became clear watching your journey that the root causes are very similar for so many imbalances. I am about a year behind you on my nourishing journey and so grateful to you and Sarah for sharing yours! It is wonderful to just eat real, nutrient dense foods, in good balance each meal…from All macro groups!! After having severely carb restricted for several years, it did take a period of adjustment for my body to process carbs properly and avoid long rises in blood sugar. Balancing carbs with protein was key for this.👍 I am amazed at how well my body now responds to OJ, rice, honey, real ice cream, milk, squash, fruit etc. on a CGM, after just 5 months of balanced meals every 2-4 hours. And, my 96 degree waking temp is now consistently in the 97 F range, bye bye cold hands & feet! 🙏💫
this is AMAZING!!!!!! I am so so happy for you - I love that you are honoring & nourishing your body ❤️ so happy to hear about the temps. That is such a tangible sign of healing ❤️
thank you!!! Girl I PROMISE you - it will come back! Stay committed to nourishment
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I don't follow you but I got here from your interview with carnivore yogi. I also had amenorrhea for 14 years, but in my case the main issue is PCOS. I did keto for two years and when I upped the amount of animal products I got my period back, but I haven't been able to regulate it. Thanks for sharing, I'll try some of these tips and see how it goes ;)
Congratulations! It was interesting to hear about your health journey. Waiting for your video about meal prep/planning. I do not have amenorrhea, but I have chronic fatigue and it makes nourishing myself with proper foods challenging because of very low energy levels.
thank you! I am so sorry to hear - I will certainly try to make a meal prep video soon! That has been a really important part of my journey. Keep your head up, it will get better!
I have CFS and EDS with dysautonomia and In keto omad and never hungry. Ive started eating 3x a month of some apple, cherried, sweet potatoes and other root veggies and feel better but Im such a sugar addict it makes my hunger go nuts..so i use that to my advantage and the next day i can eat 2 keto meals with heavy fat. Its so tricky as last winter i lost 20 lbs when i wanted to keep my 10 lb buffer.. This summer I decided to be like bear and aimed for 15 lbs weight as i knew some of that would be water, I predicted around 10 lbs fat. I finally got my period and it was a pleasant surprise!! Been a long time pal... Its so hard to eat more and the energy i save..i dont want to make more food 😰 high omega6 is what I stay away from the most and eat a lot of greek yogurt with apple and walnuts/pecans quite often. I precook scrambled beef with onion so its ready in a bind. I make extra meals each time so i have leftovers and some to freeze. 💖
This is awesome. Congratulations 🎊. I never had amenorrhea but I've always had bad, painful periods. I used to overfast and starve myself until 1pm everyday. Then I finally realized how badly my body needed the nutrition. Now I eat every few hours a day and I've gained healthy weight, my periods are no longer painful and not as frequently close together as they use to be. Continue to nourish yourself!! Peace and love ❤
Thank you so much for this!! SO many nuggets to motivate me and help me along the way! I am 37 and haven't menstruated since the age of 16. You have brought tears to my eyes and I regathered hope! So grateful for you! Cudos to you for what you have achieved! This is such a win!! Super proud of you!!!
Congratulations! Your story is quite the inspiration! My biggest question is to the details of how you meld Ray Pear principles with the Root Cause Protocol. I guess eating liver every day answers the question as to what you replaced cod liver oil with for the retinol, but more details on the parts of Morley’s and Ray’s work that seem to contradict would be nice to hear. I’m personally doing bits of each myself but I’m much earlier in my journey and am trying to figure it out. That said, I’m already better than I was a year ago, but I’d like to understand the details better so I don’t have to think about it all the time, like you said, and hearing your updates certainly gives me a push to keep going. 🧡
Hey! Thank you so much! Morley Robbins on the donating blood, eating a lot of bioavailable copper foods, and adrenal cocktails for mineral rebalance. And then Dr. Ray Peat nutrition principles: like consuming carbohydrates & sugar, balancing amino acids, consuming a lot of calcium. Hope that helps!
You have no idea how encouraging your video is, thank you so much! I lost my period 15 years ago and am currently working on getting it back. I often come across recovery stories of women who had lost theirs for some months or a few years, but not nearly as many as ten or more years. So your successful journey gives me so much hope!
Omg I really appreciate this video... I got my first recovery period like ten days ago... and I loved the first ten pounds I gained, from having no butt to gaining 3cms in that area... But the last pounds I have gained like in the torso and I am crazy seeing myself at the mirror... So I tried yesterday to workout for compensating the fact that I am gaining fact around the belly area and... bad idea, I couldn't sleep, my adrenals turn up the fire for everything that seems not right... I have to have pacience... Even if I got one period, I am not fully recovered... I think the journey didn't end... And for me it's really difficult to eat healthy, I have no access to grass fed meat or liver... But I consume those things from the supermarket hoping the best... I would like to try another type of high nutrient foods. Your meals are goals for me 💜 This video made me feel less alone and that I don't have to make myself miserable... Even when I am afraid of gaining a lot of weight.
we are in this together girl!!!! So happy to hear about your recovery video! So, my plan is... to not change anything! 😂 for at least 3 cycles. We need to make sure our bodies get back in the swing of things. You have already made it this far! Keep up the nourishment & let your cycle resync
So happy for you!!! The information you share will have such an amazing impact on so many young women! Wellness is a journey and it's important for us to share what we learn along the way! People tell us that we have changed our mind on what a healthy diet is and we say yes, that's true! Because we have learned from our mistakes and found something that makes us feel better. And while one approach (keto, vegan, carnivore) may have short term benefits, it doesn't mean that it is the best approach forever! Keep up the good work!
It’s crazy how much the Peaters and tangential dietary regime groups look so vibrant. I just keep noticing it. Something to keep in mind for sure. Congratulations on your journey.
Oh my god I'm so happy for you! Mama pride over here (I know I'm not your mom) I'm 48 and have been a chronic under-eater my whole life and my thyroid crapped out on me in 2007 and I had it radiated so I'm stuck on armor thyroid the rest of my life. Anyway I've tried for years to do keto and carnivore and I've never felt worse but I just keep trying. *Bangs head on wall* When I eat a little bit of rice, the next day I feel superhuman. I'm undernourished yet 20 pounds overweight. Probably going to be hitting menopause in the next few years and I'm really curious to look up this Ray Peat way of eating. I remember joking with you girls about how you named your ovaries and I know Sadé was one of them. I'm assuming your dear sister is still walking this path and keeping her eyes on the prize. Thank you for being unafraid to try new things and being little mad scientists. 💕🍠🍉🎃🍄🍚☕🧀🍖🍗 Bless all 4 of your ovaries!
hey! I think nourishment is very important for good hair. However, I use perma earth animal-based products - love her business! STRONGFARMS will save you 10% 😉
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall for when you discovered you got your period back.. I bet it was THE BEST moment after all this time of working back toward it. I used to only have periods once or twice a year and changing my food has helped better regulate my hormones so I get a period every month and dialing in on being consistent. Thank you for sharing your story! I can see in your face that it isn't as cherub as it used to be. 😊
thank you! Well, funny story. My dad walked into my house to visit about 15 seconds after it happened. And I said "turn back around we are going to the Dollar General to get some pads!" 😂 (the only store in our town). So happy to hear you are nourishing & doing well ❤️
I haven't watched the video and I honestly don't follow you ladies too closely anymore because carnivore made me super sick BUT this made my ever lovin' day!!!!!!!!!! 🙏💓🥰☺️💕 Congratulations sweet lady!!!!!
Wow I'm very amazed at your progress I've followed you for over two years and I'm truly happy for you 3>. Would you say that someone who keeps on getting gaining weight non-stop and for over a year :( is dangerous . I started the pro-metabolic way of eating and trying to listen to my body but oh boy I'm struggling to get anywhere near healthy .
Thank you! I do not think continuous weight gain is necessary - but maybe after a year if you aren't feeling better, try working with someone? They could help dial in the approach! Stick with it! Healing is worth it!
How awesome! I’ve been working on healing my cycle for the last few months. I haven’t had a period since 3 months ago and have sluggish thyroid and TPO antibodies were
Ashley, are you an ESTJ by chance? Just curious :) I appreciate you and your sister's approach to your channel. I only hope you feel as good as how your skin glows. Your navigation through your health changed has really impacted how I see things. Keto changed my life and I have hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and have some serious intractable pains. I keep listening and putting tools in my tool belt and have growth as my goal. Small things add up to better-- not getting better but one inch at a time in a positive direction. I keep challenging what I know and feel and I've become someone new. I am an ESTJ myself and always have ground myself to the ground, now it translates into reading research and up late watching videos 🙄 but played a lot of sports and was so hard on myself. The bar was much too high..you just said hard on yourself as I typed that..hmmmph. Be well, happy Thanksgiving! 🙏
Hmmm, I am not sure! I haven't taken that personality test. I am a classic Type 3 tho if you have taken that personality test! I love that you are constantly challenging your beliefs - that is what life and SCIENCE is all about! Continuously questioning, tweaking, evolving & finding what works best
@@StrongSistas I haven't but certainly will hehe thank you and I keep trying to remind myself my best trait is to listen to both sides of every argument :) cheers!
congratulations!!! i just watched your video where Sarah got hers… so happy to see that you got yours too! I am currently trying to get mine back. Supplementing vitamins and trying to practice not stressing. I think I may have just ovulated but obviously don’t know for sure
Noon-time sunshine on the farm probably helped you out a lot - Vitamin D helps regulate all of your hormones. Go ahead and left heavy things and eat cholesterol rich foods and of course lessen stress as well to stimulates your hormones.
the summer prior my vitamin D levels were higher! I have always prioritize walks outside :p I think the carbs, more food, less stressful workouts all helped. I am excited to get back to a more balanced and healthy strength training program next year after I get a few solid period cycles under my belt!
@@StrongSistas I like the 'body by science' method by Doug McGuff. It's a full body workout once or twice a week (about an hour). Maybe you can take dancing lessons or something. 🤔
I too have adopted a metabolic way of eating. It definitely is a full time job! I too had been LCHF, then keto, then carnivore - all in the pursuit of "optimal health". My adrenals and my thyroid are now both very low. A couple years ago, I started packing on the weight. Over a 12-month period , I had gained 60 lbs, when I had never had a weight problem ever in my life. My temperatures are low, and at one point waking up, my temp was 96.1. I am wondering how you had such a low metabolism, but did not gain weight? I thought low metabolism = weight gain. Unfortunately, now that I have started metabolic eating, I'm gaining even more weight. :-(
You are right in thinking that a low metabolism = weight gain - at least for most people, especially if you don't exercise. Ashley and Sarah are both young and used to work out a lot, so maybe that was waht they were so thin. Anyway, everyone is different. What you described sound a lot like hypothyroidism. I think you need thyroid hormone. Hope you can get the help you need and start feeling better.
Congrats! :) I got my period back using the all in approach (although not extreme on the junk food). Since then I discovered pro-metabolic eating and reversed some of the other niggling symptoms that remained even after I got my hormones back online
Your video with carnivore yogi was a real eye opener... suffered with constipation my whole life...I took your advise and eliminated plants and within a couple of weeks my bm's normalized...I will forever be grateful to you!💕 How is that area of your life since adding back carbs?
Your story is similar to mine, I started getting into health and fitness at age 19 I was eating very low calories for many years stopped having a period at age 21 and I didn't get it back until age 31 so about 10 years not menstruating I was put on birth control but I didn't stay on it for all those years, I feel let down by the healthcare system because instead of trying to find out what was causing my amenorrhea all they did was give me birth control never bothered to ask me if I was eating enough if I was exercising too much, my story is a little strange because the way I got my period back was I had my tubes tied in 2014 after I healed my period mysteriously came back to this day no doctor could explain to me how that happened but I'm glad it did, but just because my period came back didn't mean I was healthy because now at age 39 I'm diagnosed with osteoporosis and I know part of the reason is because of that time period that I didn't menstruate, I would recommend for all young women who have amenorrhea or are under eating please get a Dexa scan when you're in your 30s don't wait until you're in your 60s which is usually the standard age they give it because the harm you do to your body when you're younger will come back to haunt you later in life but maybe it doesn't have to,, maybe if a doctor cared enough when I was still young to ask me if I was eating enough and if I had early intervention maybe I wouldn't have osteoporosis today but I'm so glad you're telling your story on a public form because these videos will help girls who are going through this right now, I wish this video was available when I was younger I'm still struggling with orthorexia but at least I'm aware of it and still fighting for health done the right way no restricting calories no over exercising only making sure I get enough nutrients
I am 43 and have had amenorrhea for going on 5 years now. I do workout fasted, eat low carb (orthorexia) high protein diet. 2 meals a day. I ADORE food, but loathe my natural pear shaped body.... I'm cranky, think about food, how much movement I NEED to get in each day in order to eat, lost strength, cannot gain muscle just a rail - like no butt, no boobs, but hey I got the 6 pack and wear a size 0. Insert sarcasm. Fear of changing everything and weight gain keep me stuck. I did briefly for a month try the all in approach and just gobbled everything I wanted when I wanted. I was sick. No energy. Gained 20# in 2 weeks and by end of that month had type 2 diabetes....
Maybe you should just try implementing the approach Ashley and Sarah implemented - eating both protein and carbs (mostly from fruit) + some fat at each meal. And increase your carb intake vert slowly, maybe read Kate Deering's book. I know this sucks, I hope you feel better soon.
Usually diabetes takes a few decades... Insulin resistance is running in the background until the floodgates open and your body cant hold back high blood sugars anymore...unless you werent implying that and was just the order of declaration.. The please forgive me. 🙏 Id be eating some carbs even if cycled to use the insulin fluctuations to help build muscle. I follow thomas delaurer and high intensity health for exercise on keto albeit too disabled to use my advice. All my joints dislocate so really challenging to build muscle myself. I grow indoor plants in my basement so now i do stairs twice a day..double than before right? One day at a time work on ways that get you towards a little bit better than today. 🙏
@@dana102083 T2D runs in my family, I was pre diabetic prior. I keep the T2D under control via diet and exercise. I should have mentioned that in my original comment.
@@NejlikaBG Kate Deering relies heavily upon dairy and fruit- I am highly intolerant to both dairy and fructose, making it hard to consume either. Yes, even applesauce and bananas.
Thank you so much! I think hair health has a lot to do with metabolic rate & thyroid health. I don't drink much water actually. I hydrate from raw milk, fruit, broth, & fruit juices.
You need high fat foods, carnivore protein. No seed oils. Fats from animals. Fatty fish Eggs Real cold pressed olive oil. Eat enough food. Heavy sports, work outs also stops menstruation. The late Injections from the last 4 years also. Infertility too.
i watched all these girls who got their period back, but most of them were underweight or overly exercise. While me myself, i am more on the heavier side on the BMI scale (170cm with 73kg), i only do light yoga twice a week, but i do eat so little (i do one meal a day fasting, and maybe only eat less than 1000 cal per day). I always have trouble with losing weight, i always eat less and less but my weight fluctuates easily. Yo-yo weight. Until suddenly i lost my period for 2 months now.. Do you think bigger girl like me also have to gain some more weight? or actually i have to lose more weigh to reach a healthier BMI?
Hqppy 4 u! Whatever works! I think keto is just a great teacher of relearning fat is good for us... ketosis is a natural state... but, if something doesn't cause me inflammation, (sounds, sprouted grain) thats healthy to me. Neisha Berry got pregnant, she's "ketovore" and eats when hungry, high fat.. Maybe someone with a high metabolism like you needs carbs because you burn it off so fast....? I gain weight so easy... I think my body is too quick to store energy... Also, aren't women supposed to be 15 to 25% body fat or you lose your period? Did you try higher fat before adding carbs? I think everyone has a different carb threshold... Dr Berry says women aren't supposed to have 6 packs... too lean
Ash, what time do you typically have your first bite of food in the morning? Also, I say on your IG that you have a redlight radiating in your bedroom at night. Can you talk about this?
I wish you were right when you say 'your family doesn't care' if you gain weight... mine does. The women in my family have a disordered relationship with food... I don't blame them though. I have gained tons of weight and it has been hard. My sister is getting married next year and the pressure to lose weight is building. But trying to keep in mind what is important, especially thinking that I want to get pregnant soon.. healthy nourished body is more important.
Congratulations! I would like to share with you about medical biomagnetism. Amenorrhea is caused by the parvovirus B19. It affects the Fallopian tubes. You might seek out a biomagnetist to see if there are residual effects left. Here are some of the symptoms caused by the parvovirus: Leading cause of infertility in women. Endometriosis and false myomas. If the parvovirus is associated with Streptococcus G or other bacterium, it produces an ovarian cyst. It may also be involved in the formation of fibroma and other tumural pathologies in the pelvis. Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, false human papillomavirus. Intrauterine bleeding and vaginal discharge with bad odor. Ureters and prostate problems. Bladder disorders in men, cystitis. Irritability. Flu, fever, pink face, juvenile diabetes, Bulimia, spontaneous abortion. Low back pain. Biomagnetism gets to the heart of the problem. Pathogens can give the false belief that food is the problem because when one treats themselves with food, the problem goes away. The pathogen may still be dormant in the body. The foods might have made the pathogen active. What I don't like about the "food" being the problem is that it can also demonize it. Biomagnetism is the greatest discovery ever made. Dr. Isaac Goiz discovered the biomagnetic pair. You might look into it.
You guys change like the weather... And for the most part it's OK But you do change people's lives Don't you worry that you'll change again or is this just about clicks
ive never truly been healthy until right now - a high body temp, a healthy period, good sleep, good mood, being hungry & happy. I don't feel restricted (what would I miss - nuts? beans? lol no thank you) and love the way I feel. I am nourishing my body with bioavailable nutrients & abundance.
@@StrongSistas u were pretty sure doing carnivore...but congrats on the farm...I've been watching since 2 or 3 months before the DOCTORS...its too bad we don't see ur sister as much.. ur connection together is what drew me in to watch...I hope ur health stays
@@selfsufficientgardenmedic thanks for following the journey. It has been a pretty tough year for her. She is currently not at the farm. Hope to have her back here soon
This is sad, you did everything wrong. Too much activity, terrible food and too much stress. I have learnt from experience also. I do not think exercise everyday is healthy for men and women. My partner is very healthy hormonally and has nice shape, most of the time is very lazy and eats rice, beef, beans, açaí. It just shows there is more to health than diet and it is sad to see so many carnivores or other dieters get things 75% right but then kill themselves with fasting and too much activity. Life it simple if you look and feel good you are doing things right.
Congratulations on your regained health. I’m on a different boat with my cycle; they’re alarmingly heavy and horribly painful. No matter what diet I’ve had (vegan, keto, carnivore), they’ve been this way. I had hoped carnivore would help but around 6 months in, I knew that even though I felt great in every other way, this still wasn’t optimal because I had little to no progress there. Something wasn’t balancing. I’m so thankful you had Ray Peat on your channel because I only got snips of stuff from him from people I follow on Insta. So your interview helped me get more insight and I’ve been implementing carrot salads and healthy carbs and I got my cycle today and so far it’s pleasant. I hope it keeps it up! 🤞🏽 Thank you for all that you share and here’s to both of our continued health. 💖 You are awesome.
so so so happy you have seen improvements! Stay committed to your health, all of your hard work will pay off I promise!
Sounds like estrogen dominance... Calcium D-Glucarate, raw carrot, activated charcoal, and a little bio-identical progesterone during my luteal phase helped me...❤
Try taking DIM! It helps :)
My periods used to be very heavy and painful. I tried everything, the only thing that finally helped was to switch to cloth pads and unbleached toilet paper. It was caused by chemical sensitivity.
Have you tried diva cup or menstrual disks? Or even paleo diet?😊
I've been following you two for a while from back when you were carnivore. Im so happy for you!
you have been through quite a journey 😂 thank you so much!
You look radiant!! Thanks for getting me onto ray peat. I first saw your interview with Sarah Carnivore Yogi and headed in that direction. I gained so much strength and energy from adding in OJ and raw milk 4 months ago. My doctor even prescribed me to drink raw milk so I can use it as a tax deduction since it is a medical reason and hella expensive to ship it from a state next door (only can get it in PA not in Ohio). Anyways thank you for speaking up and sharing your story. It has helped so many and continue to help others as you are a true blessing
PS I was the same way in high school and into college running myself into the ground (running 6 miles a day as well for 7 years) while eating almonds and oatmeal and also being on BC. How far we have come!!!
GIRL we were on the SAME journey. From orthorexic to nourishment
What is OJ?
@@Ania-qx9wy orange juice haha
I’m so happy for you Ashley. I’ve been following you since the carnivore days and we switched to the metabolic approach around the same time (I think I only switched from carnivore a couple weeks before you did) and its so rewarding to see you reach this milestone. You’re literally glowing with confidence and there’s a calmness in your eyes that shows wisdom. Thank you for all you do helping others learn something new!
Hey Evan! We were on a Peaty journey together, how cool. Thank you so much! Appreciate that. Happy peating to you! Hope your holiday season is filled with high CO2 & lots of oxidative phosphorylation!
🥳 i clicked on this video so fast! Congratulations.
Thank you!! ❤️
I love you Ladies! Congratulations for the healthy change. You work hard at something good for community and well being for all people. Farming is amazing work. You totally deserve to enjoy good food!
thank you so much! It really is incredible. So blessed to have this opportunity.
We share your joy! You look beautiful and well nourished!
thank you so much Linda!
Wonderful news Ash, your dedication paid off! While I’m a few
decades older than you (I have “kids” your age 😉) and experiencing challenges in different areas, it became clear watching your journey that the root causes are very similar for so many imbalances. I am about a year behind you on my nourishing journey and so grateful to you and Sarah for sharing yours! It is wonderful to just eat real, nutrient dense foods, in good balance each meal…from All macro groups!! After having severely carb restricted for several years, it did take a period of adjustment for my body to process carbs properly and avoid long rises in blood sugar. Balancing carbs with protein was key for this.👍 I am amazed at how well my body now responds to OJ, rice, honey, real ice cream, milk, squash, fruit etc. on a CGM, after just 5 months of balanced meals every 2-4 hours. And, my 96 degree waking temp is now consistently in the 97 F range, bye bye cold hands & feet! 🙏💫
this is AMAZING!!!!!! I am so so happy for you - I love that you are honoring & nourishing your body ❤️ so happy to hear about the temps. That is such a tangible sign of healing ❤️
Absolutely wonderful news, Ash.
Hope all is well with you and Sarah
Thank you so much! ❤️🤗 we are hanging in there!
This is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing gives me hope to get my period back.
thank you!!! Girl I PROMISE you - it will come back! Stay committed to nourishment
I don't follow you but I got here from your interview with carnivore yogi. I also had amenorrhea for 14 years, but in my case the main issue is PCOS. I did keto for two years and when I upped the amount of animal products I got my period back, but I haven't been able to regulate it. Thanks for sharing, I'll try some of these tips and see how it goes ;)
Congratulations! It was interesting to hear about your health journey.
Waiting for your video about meal prep/planning. I do not have amenorrhea, but I have chronic fatigue and it makes nourishing myself with proper foods challenging because of very low energy levels.
thank you! I am so sorry to hear - I will certainly try to make a meal prep video soon! That has been a really important part of my journey. Keep your head up, it will get better!
@@StrongSistas thank you 🌸
I have CFS and EDS with dysautonomia and In keto omad and never hungry. Ive started eating 3x a month of some apple, cherried, sweet potatoes and other root veggies and feel better but Im such a sugar addict it makes my hunger go nuts..so i use that to my advantage and the next day i can eat 2 keto meals with heavy fat. Its so tricky as last winter i lost 20 lbs when i wanted to keep my 10 lb buffer.. This summer I decided to be like bear and aimed for 15 lbs weight as i knew some of that would be water, I predicted around 10 lbs fat. I finally got my period and it was a pleasant surprise!! Been a long time pal... Its so hard to eat more and the energy i save..i dont want to make more food 😰 high omega6 is what I stay away from the most and eat a lot of greek yogurt with apple and walnuts/pecans quite often. I precook scrambled beef with onion so its ready in a bind. I make extra meals each time so i have leftovers and some to freeze. 💖
I think you're beautiful! The walk with the chickens was the best :) Congrats☺️❤️
thank you! I love my ladies!!!!
This is awesome. Congratulations 🎊. I never had amenorrhea but I've always had bad, painful periods. I used to overfast and starve myself until 1pm everyday. Then I finally realized how badly my body needed the nutrition. Now I eat every few hours a day and I've gained healthy weight, my periods are no longer painful and not as frequently close together as they use to be. Continue to nourish yourself!! Peace and love ❤
Thank you so much for this!! SO many nuggets to motivate me and help me along the way! I am 37 and haven't menstruated since the age of 16. You have brought tears to my eyes and I regathered hope! So grateful for you! Cudos to you for what you have achieved! This is such a win!! Super proud of you!!!
Same here. I’m 38 and haven’t had a regular period ever.
What a great reward for toughing out a difficult couple of years.
Thank you! It has certainly been challenging but so worth it!
Congratulations! Your story is quite the inspiration! My biggest question is to the details of how you meld Ray Pear principles with the Root Cause Protocol. I guess eating liver every day answers the question as to what you replaced cod liver oil with for the retinol, but more details on the parts of Morley’s and Ray’s work that seem to contradict would be nice to hear. I’m personally doing bits of each myself but I’m much earlier in my journey and am trying to figure it out. That said, I’m already better than I was a year ago, but I’d like to understand the details better so I don’t have to think about it all the time, like you said, and hearing your updates certainly gives me a push to keep going. 🧡
Hey! Thank you so much! Morley Robbins on the donating blood, eating a lot of bioavailable copper foods, and adrenal cocktails for mineral rebalance. And then Dr. Ray Peat nutrition principles: like consuming carbohydrates & sugar, balancing amino acids, consuming a lot of calcium. Hope that helps!
@@StrongSistas Yes, that is helpful! Thank you!
Congratulations! I’ve been following u and ur sister for sometime , that’s great news
Thanks so much :)
What an incredible story! SO happy for you Ashley! Hard work paid off!
Thank you so much Chris!!! It has been quite the journey!
You have no idea how encouraging your video is, thank you so much! I lost my period 15 years ago and am currently working on getting it back. I often come across recovery stories of women who had lost theirs for some months or a few years, but not nearly as many as ten or more years. So your successful journey gives me so much hope!
Yay! Good on you for sticking with it.
Thank you! ❤️
Omg I really appreciate this video... I got my first recovery period like ten days ago... and I loved the first ten pounds I gained, from having no butt to gaining 3cms in that area... But the last pounds I have gained like in the torso and I am crazy seeing myself at the mirror...
So I tried yesterday to workout for compensating the fact that I am gaining fact around the belly area and... bad idea, I couldn't sleep, my adrenals turn up the fire for everything that seems not right...
I have to have pacience... Even if I got one period, I am not fully recovered... I think the journey didn't end...
And for me it's really difficult to eat healthy, I have no access to grass fed meat or liver... But I consume those things from the supermarket hoping the best... I would like to try another type of high nutrient foods. Your meals are goals for me 💜
This video made me feel less alone and that I don't have to make myself miserable... Even when I am afraid of gaining a lot of weight.
we are in this together girl!!!! So happy to hear about your recovery video! So, my plan is... to not change anything! 😂 for at least 3 cycles. We need to make sure our bodies get back in the swing of things. You have already made it this far! Keep up the nourishment & let your cycle resync
I'm so happy for you, Ashley! You and Sarah are such an inspiration!
thank you so much!
So happy for you!!! The information you share will have such an amazing impact on so many young women! Wellness is a journey and it's important for us to share what we learn along the way! People tell us that we have changed our mind on what a healthy diet is and we say yes, that's true! Because we have learned from our mistakes and found something that makes us feel better. And while one approach (keto, vegan, carnivore) may have short term benefits, it doesn't mean that it is the best approach forever! Keep up the good work!
Woo! Go Ash!! Congratulations :)
Thank you so much! ♥️
Congratulations! Thank you so much for the great content. It was a long journey and look amazing. I'm happy for you
thank you so much ❤️
So grateful for your transparency! This is incredibly helpful.
Omg I’m trilled for you!!
thank you!!! ❤️
Awesome to hear about your journey, I will share these ideas and story with my friends and family.
Congratulations! I'm glad your hard work and dedication finally paid off! May you be fruitful and multiply! 😂
Thank you! 😂❤️ one day, yes!
It’s crazy how much the Peaters and tangential dietary regime groups look so vibrant. I just keep noticing it. Something to keep in mind for sure. Congratulations on your journey.
Thanks for the videos! I once hate the feeling of raised body temperature after consuming carbs, but now I realize how important is that!
Oh my god I'm so happy for you! Mama pride over here (I know I'm not your mom) I'm 48 and have been a chronic under-eater my whole life and my thyroid crapped out on me in 2007 and I had it radiated so I'm stuck on armor thyroid the rest of my life. Anyway I've tried for years to do keto and carnivore and I've never felt worse but I just keep trying. *Bangs head on wall* When I eat a little bit of rice, the next day I feel superhuman. I'm undernourished yet 20 pounds overweight. Probably going to be hitting menopause in the next few years and I'm really curious to look up this Ray Peat way of eating. I remember joking with you girls about how you named your ovaries and I know Sadé was one of them. I'm assuming your dear sister is still walking this path and keeping her eyes on the prize. Thank you for being unafraid to try new things and being little mad scientists. 💕🍠🍉🎃🍄🍚☕🧀🍖🍗 Bless all 4 of your ovaries!
Can I ask what hair care you use ? Your hair is fab which I’m sure is due to diet mostly 😍 congrats on getting your health online
hey! I think nourishment is very important for good hair. However, I use perma earth animal-based products - love her business! STRONGFARMS will save you 10% 😉
So happy for you!!!
Thank you!! 🤗
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall for when you discovered you got your period back.. I bet it was THE BEST moment after all this time of working back toward it. I used to only have periods once or twice a year and changing my food has helped better regulate my hormones so I get a period every month and dialing in on being consistent. Thank you for sharing your story! I can see in your face that it isn't as cherub as it used to be. 😊
thank you! Well, funny story. My dad walked into my house to visit about 15 seconds after it happened. And I said "turn back around we are going to the Dollar General to get some pads!" 😂 (the only store in our town). So happy to hear you are nourishing & doing well ❤️
I haven't watched the video and I honestly don't follow you ladies too closely anymore because carnivore made me super sick BUT this made my ever lovin' day!!!!!!!!!! 🙏💓🥰☺️💕 Congratulations sweet lady!!!!!
This is speaking to me.... Hugs!
May I ask how carnivore made you sick? I ended up in the ER from it, and I’m curious what your experience was? I hope you are doing better now. 💗
OMG! 🙌🏻❤️💃🏼 So excited for you!
thank you! ❤️
Super helpful content! Thank you for sharing! 🙌❤️🙌❤️
thank you!
Thank you SOOO MUCH for sharing this. I would love to hear more ❤️🙌
omg you've been talking about your amenorrhea for so long. So happy for you !! 😄
RIGHT!!! 20 months later LOL
Really happy for you!! Impressed by your diligence and patience with the process :O
Congratulations! 😁 well done for not giving up x
thank you!
Wow this is amazing!
Thank you! 🤗
I needed this today Thankyou 🙏🏻🙏🏻
healing is possible
So fucking proud of you
why thank you - I appreciate that so fu**ing much.
Yay congrats!
Thank you! ❤️❤️
@@StrongSistas you are glowing! Looking amazing and healthy!
I'm so excited!!!!!
Me too!!!!! Thank you! 😃
Congrats! Happy for you 😊
thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Congraats☺️❤️
Thank you!
Wow I'm very amazed at your progress I've followed you for over two years and I'm truly happy for you 3>. Would you say that someone who keeps on getting gaining weight non-stop and for over a year :( is dangerous . I started the pro-metabolic way of eating and trying to listen to my body but oh boy I'm struggling to get anywhere near healthy .
Thank you! I do not think continuous weight gain is necessary - but maybe after a year if you aren't feeling better, try working with someone? They could help dial in the approach! Stick with it! Healing is worth it!
@@StrongSistas Thank you so much, I might have to look for someone as you said.
Congrats!! I really love the message at the end. Also I didn’t realize you were into powerlifting, that was a big pull!
How awesome! I’ve been working on healing my cycle for the last few months. I haven’t had a period since 3 months ago and have sluggish thyroid and TPO antibodies were
Ashley, are you an ESTJ by chance? Just curious :) I appreciate you and your sister's approach to your channel. I only hope you feel as good as how your skin glows. Your navigation through your health changed has really impacted how I see things. Keto changed my life and I have hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and have some serious intractable pains. I keep listening and putting tools in my tool belt and have growth as my goal. Small things add up to better-- not getting better but one inch at a time in a positive direction. I keep challenging what I know and feel and I've become someone new. I am an ESTJ myself and always have ground myself to the ground, now it translates into reading research and up late watching videos 🙄 but played a lot of sports and was so hard on myself. The bar was much too high..you just said hard on yourself as I typed that..hmmmph. Be well, happy Thanksgiving! 🙏
Hmmm, I am not sure! I haven't taken that personality test. I am a classic Type 3 tho if you have taken that personality test! I love that you are constantly challenging your beliefs - that is what life and SCIENCE is all about! Continuously questioning, tweaking, evolving & finding what works best
@@StrongSistas I haven't but certainly will hehe thank you and I keep trying to remind myself my best trait is to listen to both sides of every argument :) cheers!
congratulations!!! i just watched your video where Sarah got hers… so happy to see that you got yours too! I am currently trying to get mine back. Supplementing vitamins and trying to practice not stressing. I think I may have just ovulated but obviously don’t know for sure
Noon-time sunshine on the farm probably helped you out a lot - Vitamin D helps regulate all of your hormones. Go ahead and left heavy things and eat cholesterol rich foods and of course lessen stress as well to stimulates your hormones.
the summer prior my vitamin D levels were higher! I have always prioritize walks outside :p I think the carbs, more food, less stressful workouts all helped. I am excited to get back to a more balanced and healthy strength training program next year after I get a few solid period cycles under my belt!
@@StrongSistas I like the 'body by science' method by Doug McGuff. It's a full body workout once or twice a week (about an hour). Maybe you can take dancing lessons or something. 🤔
You look absolutely gorgeous, glowing, healthy, and so feminine. That's 100% health.
Amazing.i have been watching u since ur carnivore diet from India.some of them accusing u overdoing exercise is ur fault not carnivore diet.
Thank you so much! You have seen quite the journey LOL. And yes I am sure they will say that - I love when others explain my life
I think its a big deal because you did it not pills 👌😍
thank you! Yes I did not want to do HRT. Food & lifestyle focus.
Congrats! Great reminder that it takes a while! How often do you donate blood?
thank you! I did every 56 days! Now that I am bleeding I will try to do 2 maybe 3 times a year!
I too have adopted a metabolic way of eating. It definitely is a full time job! I too had been LCHF, then keto, then carnivore - all in the pursuit of "optimal health". My adrenals and my thyroid are now both very low. A couple years ago, I started packing on the weight. Over a 12-month period , I had gained 60 lbs, when I had never had a weight problem ever in my life. My temperatures are low, and at one point waking up, my temp was 96.1. I am wondering how you had such a low metabolism, but did not gain weight? I thought low metabolism = weight gain. Unfortunately, now that I have started metabolic eating, I'm gaining even more weight. :-(
You are right in thinking that a low metabolism = weight gain - at least for most people, especially if you don't exercise. Ashley and Sarah are both young and used to work out a lot, so maybe that was waht they were so thin. Anyway, everyone is different. What you described sound a lot like hypothyroidism. I think you need thyroid hormone. Hope you can get the help you need and start feeling better.
Congratulations
thank you so much!
I am so happy for you!
thank you so much! ❤️
Congratulations❤❤❤
thank you so much! ❤️
also ...GLOWING
aww thank you!
Спасибо тебе за эти видео.Это очень важно для каждой девушки.Я стала вашей фанаткой и жду с нетерпением каждое видео
Congrats! :) I got my period back using the all in approach (although not extreme on the junk food). Since then I discovered pro-metabolic eating and reversed some of the other niggling symptoms that remained even after I got my hormones back online
What symptomes are you talking about?
@@larastueben9458 fatigue, brain fog, dry skin and falling hair
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
HYPE MAN HYPE MAN
Love it. Can you make a video with Paul Saladino?! Would be super insightful
Your video with carnivore yogi was a real eye opener... suffered with constipation my whole life...I took your advise and eliminated plants and within a couple of weeks my bm's normalized...I will forever be grateful to you!💕
How is that area of your life since adding back carbs?
Inspired ❤
thank you Alicia! ❤️❤️❤️
Your story is similar to mine, I started getting into health and fitness at age 19 I was eating very low calories for many years stopped having a period at age 21 and I didn't get it back until age 31 so about 10 years not menstruating I was put on birth control but I didn't stay on it for all those years, I feel let down by the healthcare system because instead of trying to find out what was causing my amenorrhea all they did was give me birth control never bothered to ask me if I was eating enough if I was exercising too much, my story is a little strange because the way I got my period back was I had my tubes tied in 2014 after I healed my period mysteriously came back to this day no doctor could explain to me how that happened but I'm glad it did, but just because my period came back didn't mean I was healthy because now at age 39 I'm diagnosed with osteoporosis and I know part of the reason is because of that time period that I didn't menstruate, I would recommend for all young women who have amenorrhea or are under eating please get a
Dexa scan when you're in your 30s don't wait until you're in your 60s which is usually the standard age they give it because the harm you do to your body when you're younger will come back to haunt you later in life but maybe it doesn't have to,, maybe if a doctor cared enough when I was still young to ask me if I was eating enough and if I had early intervention maybe I wouldn't have osteoporosis today but I'm so glad you're telling your story on a public form because these videos will help girls who are going through this right now, I wish this video was available when I was younger I'm still struggling with orthorexia but at least I'm aware of it and still fighting for health done the right way no restricting calories no over exercising only making sure I get enough nutrients
Congratulations!
thank you!!!
You don't look so pale now compared to the pics from the past.
right?!?! and I also feel so much better!
I am so happy to hear ❤️
Congratulations
My ANGEL
Have a lovely day
From beautiful Tucson Arizona
Love PALAPAS
thank you so much Palapas! You have been through the entire journey!
Good for you!
So alot of it is just eating better?
eating the right foods, and eating enough of them
I am 43 and have had amenorrhea for going on 5 years now. I do workout fasted, eat low carb (orthorexia) high protein diet. 2 meals a day. I ADORE food, but loathe my natural pear shaped body.... I'm cranky, think about food, how much movement I NEED to get in each day in order to eat, lost strength, cannot gain muscle just a rail - like no butt, no boobs, but hey I got the 6 pack and wear a size 0. Insert sarcasm. Fear of changing everything and weight gain keep me stuck.
I did briefly for a month try the all in approach and just gobbled everything I wanted when I wanted. I was sick. No energy. Gained 20# in 2 weeks and by end of that month had type 2 diabetes....
Maybe you should just try implementing the approach Ashley and Sarah implemented - eating both protein and carbs (mostly from fruit) + some fat at each meal. And increase your carb intake vert slowly, maybe read Kate Deering's book. I know this sucks, I hope you feel better soon.
Usually diabetes takes a few decades... Insulin resistance is running in the background until the floodgates open and your body cant hold back high blood sugars anymore...unless you werent implying that and was just the order of declaration.. The please forgive me. 🙏 Id be eating some carbs even if cycled to use the insulin fluctuations to help build muscle. I follow thomas delaurer and high intensity health for exercise on keto albeit too disabled to use my advice. All my joints dislocate so really challenging to build muscle myself. I grow indoor plants in my basement so now i do stairs twice a day..double than before right? One day at a time work on ways that get you towards a little bit better than today. 🙏
@@dana102083 T2D runs in my family, I was pre diabetic prior. I keep the T2D under control via diet and exercise. I should have mentioned that in my original comment.
@@NejlikaBG Kate Deering relies heavily upon dairy and fruit- I am highly intolerant to both dairy and fructose, making it hard to consume either. Yes, even applesauce and bananas.
wow your hair look so healthy and gorgeous , are drinking juices or water ?
Thank you so much! I think hair health has a lot to do with metabolic rate & thyroid health. I don't drink much water actually. I hydrate from raw milk, fruit, broth, & fruit juices.
You are looking more beautiful than ever. Congratulations.
Thanks for this video.
You need high fat foods, carnivore protein.
No seed oils.
Fats from animals.
Fatty fish
Eggs
Real cold pressed olive oil.
Eat enough food.
Heavy sports, work outs also stops menstruation.
The late Injections from the last 4 years also. Infertility too.
Hi 🥳 congrats, how many meal you eat per day? Eating window time? Thanks
i watched all these girls who got their period back, but most of them were underweight or overly exercise. While me myself, i am more on the heavier side on the BMI scale (170cm with 73kg), i only do light yoga twice a week, but i do eat so little (i do one meal a day fasting, and maybe only eat less than 1000 cal per day). I always have trouble with losing weight, i always eat less and less but my weight fluctuates easily. Yo-yo weight. Until suddenly i lost my period for 2 months now.. Do you think bigger girl like me also have to gain some more weight? or actually i have to lose more weigh to reach a healthier BMI?
Hqppy 4 u! Whatever works! I think keto is just a great teacher of relearning fat is good for us... ketosis is a natural state... but, if something doesn't cause me inflammation, (sounds, sprouted grain) thats healthy to me. Neisha Berry got pregnant, she's "ketovore" and eats when hungry, high fat.. Maybe someone with a high metabolism like you needs carbs because you burn it off so fast....? I gain weight so easy... I think my body is too quick to store energy... Also, aren't women supposed to be 15 to 25% body fat or you lose your period? Did you try higher fat before adding carbs? I think everyone has a different carb threshold... Dr Berry says women aren't supposed to have 6 packs... too lean
Ash, what time do you typically have your first bite of food in the morning? Also, I say on your IG that you have a redlight radiating in your bedroom at night. Can you talk about this?
I wish you were right when you say 'your family doesn't care' if you gain weight... mine does. The women in my family have a disordered relationship with food... I don't blame them though. I have gained tons of weight and it has been hard. My sister is getting married next year and the pressure to lose weight is building. But trying to keep in mind what is important, especially thinking that I want to get pregnant soon.. healthy nourished body is more important.
I miss these video, are you girls going to be doing anymore? Hope all is ok.
Hey! Curious what you feel about birth control pills. I know they can really mess with a woman's horomones.
Are canned oysters (smoked) acceptable ?
Unable to get fresh ….
Just found your channel today
Congratulations!
I would like to share with you about medical biomagnetism. Amenorrhea is caused by the parvovirus B19. It affects the Fallopian tubes.
You might seek out a biomagnetist to see if there are residual effects left.
Here are some of the symptoms caused by the parvovirus:
Leading cause of infertility in women.
Endometriosis and false myomas.
If the parvovirus is associated with Streptococcus G or other bacterium, it produces an ovarian cyst.
It may also be involved in the formation of fibroma and other tumural pathologies in the pelvis.
Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, false human papillomavirus.
Intrauterine bleeding and vaginal discharge with bad odor.
Ureters and prostate problems.
Bladder disorders in men, cystitis.
Irritability. Flu, fever, pink face, juvenile diabetes,
Bulimia, spontaneous abortion.
Low back pain.
Biomagnetism gets to the heart of the problem. Pathogens can give the false belief that food is the problem because when one treats themselves with food, the problem goes away. The pathogen may still be dormant in the body. The foods might have made the pathogen active.
What I don't like about the "food" being the problem is that it can also demonize it.
Biomagnetism is the greatest discovery ever made. Dr. Isaac Goiz discovered the biomagnetic pair. You might look into it.
I'm pretty sure it had something to do with getting goats...😄
100% likely, yes 😂 My kids!
but liver is also the meat with the highest amount of iron in it...
the copper in liver balances it out. Plus, if you eat it with coffee, coffee reduces iron absorption.
So when are the grand kids coming? The more babies the better baby
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Do my protocols mate. You will feel even better.
You guys change like the weather... And for the most part it's OK But you do change people's lives Don't you worry that you'll change again or is this just about clicks
ive never truly been healthy until right now - a high body temp, a healthy period, good sleep, good mood, being hungry & happy. I don't feel restricted (what would I miss - nuts? beans? lol no thank you) and love the way I feel. I am nourishing my body with bioavailable nutrients & abundance.
@@StrongSistas u were pretty sure doing carnivore...but congrats on the farm...I've been watching since 2 or 3 months before the DOCTORS...its too bad we don't see ur sister as much.. ur connection together is what drew me in to watch...I hope ur health stays
@@selfsufficientgardenmedic thanks for following the journey. It has been a pretty tough year for her. She is currently not at the farm. Hope to have her back here soon
This is sad, you did everything wrong. Too much activity, terrible food and too much stress. I have learnt from experience also. I do not think exercise everyday is healthy for men and women. My partner is very healthy hormonally and has nice shape, most of the time is very lazy and eats rice, beef, beans, açaí. It just shows there is more to health than diet and it is sad to see so many carnivores or other dieters get things 75% right but then kill themselves with fasting and too much activity. Life it simple if you look and feel good you are doing things right.