Eating out is not just about convenience, there is also the social aspect with people living alone (even if you aren't directly eating with another person). Hope you are paying attention to this and get the social outlets you need during your recovery. Sending prayers and healing energy to you.
Thank you for adding this information about eating out. I have recently been widowed & can now understand in spades the challenges of living alone for the first time in my life. The shared meals are mostly gone now & it's tough. Cooking for one: ugh. Yes, it can be cheaper to eat out & the social aspects are valuable.
Yes that is a big part of it for her. She eats out with friends often. She is starting to cook more at home with them as a trade. But she will never not go out entirely for those reasons. 🥰🥰
I'm 63 and I too find that carnivore is the best thing that has happened to me! I am down to beef, water and one coffee with a bit of heavy cream -SO happy!
Stress - including and especially Mental Stress - causes weight gain in women. I'm so sorry for your loss(es). May your health bring happiness and well being to you.
I’m 55 and I just started keto with a heavy carnivore ratio several days ago and am doing great. Both of you ladies and Dr. Berry are educating and inspiring me. Just love you all! Thank you for these videos!
I have mentioned this lifestyle to a few people and they think I'm insane. I mentioned all these videos on UA-cam and I get laughed at. They say "your gonna listen to UA-cam instead of a doctor" and my answer is yes because there are so many good positive videos, thanks for sharing
I love your shows with your mom she is so encouraging! I am 60 and just started carnivore. Lost no weight yet but have noticed inflammation is going down. Thanks your your detail! Mom needs her own show too!
Laura, you asked and answered the perfect questions. Thank you and your lovely mother. Best wishes with the surgery - look forward to hearing the progress.
Melissa, you are so inspiring with your story, your calm manner, and honesty. I'm another woman who can relate to so much you have shared in this video. You'll be in my prayers for a successful surgery & swift healing. Am looking forward to hearing about your next chapter on UA-cam!
This video resonated strongly with me. I too am 60 years old. I lost my daughter about 12 years ago and I was unexpectedly widowed 5 years ago. I live alone and I live with a lot of memories. This also causes the late-night emotional eating. I don't want to say it's nice to know that there's someone else out there that understands how I feel, but it is helpful to know that people really do understand. I really wish you luck on the cheese I know how terribly addictive it is. I bought a waffle maker but decided not to move forward with making the chaffles because I knew it would be a slippery slope for me so it sits in the box unopened. I've been afraid to give up some of the supplements like magnesium and potassium because I had an emergency room doctor tell me straight out that my diet was killing me. The woman was too tunnel focused to realize I was having a panic attack, she was blaming all my symptoms, that felt like a heart attack, on my diet. She really rattled my cage at the time but with some time an perspective I know she was wrong. But yet I still take the magnesium and vitamin D each day. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck with your surgery recovery and I'm looking forward to your video in December. No pressure...……... but I'm drawing on your strength right now. Hugs
Belinda, I'm sorry for your losses. I also have panic attacks that feel worse than when I had my heart attack. What I find helps me is magnesium. I have transitioned from taking magnesium supplements to drinking electrolyte enhanced water (snake juice). I basically add potassium, magnesium, sodium, etc. to water using the recipe I found from another UA-camr to drink when doing long duration fasting. If you are interested, I can point you to her video. Like Laura, Kacy is inspiring and encouraging. Wishing you all the best, Belinda.
Make sure you are taking your vitamin D3 with vitamin k2. K2 steers D3 where to go, without it D3 will be sent to the wrong part of our bodies. This is crucial.
Melissa, I took a moment to look back at a video from September that you and Laura were in. What a major difference in your face! You look so much younger. I’m nearly 67 and am definitely going to start the carnivore diet in January. Between holidays and grandchildren birthdays it’s going to be a losing battle for me before then. Plus my supermarket always has a sale on rib roast and leg of lamb around Christmas and Easter time. So that’s when I’ll stock up. Good luck. You will be a motivator for me.
I use to take glucosamine as well for my osteoarthritis, but ran out after the first month of eating carnivore. I didn’t bother getting more, and haven’t missed it at all. I’m happy to say, almost ZERO joint pain! I think this will be great for you and will pray all goes well with your surgery and recovery.
Mom, you are awesome, and beautiful. I can’t believe that before picture is you…you’re like Benjamin Button, aging in reverse now. Thank you both, for sharing such encouraging ideas. How great that you have this common interest and lifestyle that you obviously enjoy together. You’re an inspiration!
A tip for eating at home. Sometimes I find i don't have the time or even want to take time to prepare my food, so I'll grill 4 ribeyes at a time and a pound or so of flap meat. After cooling i put in a container in the fridge and when I'm ready to break my fast I have food I can heat in the air fryer or microwave for a quick meal. I slice the meat fairly thinly so that it heats quickly. Put some real salt on it and have a beautiful bowl of meat!
Your mom is so cool and composed. And such a beautiful smile. Good luck to her for the surgery and for the cheese cut! Her talking about her reasons for emotional eating has my heart in a knot for you both. Sending you both love and peace.
🥰This was fabulous! I love that your mother is following your lead! Also amazing to see your mom willing to throw out what was taught for so many years with the sad diet and take the risk with something new that probably wasn’t recommended by her doctor.
Love your videos - you and your mom are so practical and real. Your mom is so inspiring to us older women. So sorry for your loss of your brother and your mom’s son. Best wishes to your mom in her recovery from surgery!
Love what your mom said about realizing it's better to focus on the activities and time together with the grandkids than on giving them sweet treats that are actually harmful for them. Wishing her success and a quick recovery from her surgery. :)
Very inspiring. Sorry for your loss(s). Emotional eating is hard to conquer, good for you. Praying that your surgery goes well and recovery is complete.
Love the videos with your mom... I love following you, and as I am just about to turn 70 (🤯)... I so appreciate the videos that include her ( even if she is a spring chicken ! Lol!). Would love more of her! Prayers for all to go even better than expected regarding her up coming surgery and recovery. Sounds as if that might be a bear... living alone. But she is a proven trooper, so I know she will do great... especially, following her diet.
Mom is looking younger! I'm 61 and just starting with this program and I feel better already. Lots of inflammation to deal with, thyroid issues and prediabetes so... fingers crossed!
Hi, I'm a Hoosier in Indianapolis! I'm 51, I've been keto since 5/2017, mostly carnivore now. Down 45 lbs., A1C from 11.3 to 5.1, off 5 medications for high blood sugar and blood pressure. Thanks for your videos.
Mama you look great!! I'm on that 'more mature side of the hill. I love your daughter's channel. Truly enjoy your input. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are reversing your aging process!
Melissa, You can absolutely do this! If you have a set back, hit your mental reset button and get on it again! This is a journey we are all on, the destination is the best life we can live for the time we have left. Thanks for sharing your story, Melissa. Cant wait to see where this nutritious eating will take us!!
I think its awesome you take the approach of figuring out what works for you. It's really easy for all of us that care about our health, I think, to become obsessive and restrict just to restrict.
So happy to see a woman my age doing so well at this. 60 years of SAD habits die hard. I'm doing Carnivore75Hard. OMAD. I can't force down more than 1/2 lb. of meat per day. I'm stuffed, but wonder if that can possibly be enough nourishment. Good luck with your surgery, Melissa. Can't wait for the Christmas update. Great channel, Laura.
Hello Laura, thank you for having your mom on and interviewing her. I started being more carnivore when I watched a few of your videos. When you showed how to buy and fry a Ribeye stake I was sold. I have enjoyed eating that cut and am so glad you demonstrated how to cook it. I was never a big meat eater before and to cook meat was alway something I feared. Looking forward to your next video. Till then take care. Enjoy your visit with your mom. 💕. NonnaGrace
I have spent 2 months pure carnivore trying to be at lowest inflammation possible before heart surgery on 11/1/19. I am 56 and post menopausal. I strongly suggest giving up the cheese. Cheese is very inflammatory. Any time I consume cheese or nuts I gain weight and my joints become painful. Best wishes on an uneventful recovery - I will be thinking of you. We share a lot in common.
My husband just had rotator cuff surgery, as well as a bicep repair, bone spurs, and some other damage. He went back to work after a week, but I did drive him that first week, and it was only three days. We're four weeks out today and he's driving himself and just started the PT. It's been terrible, I won't lie, but you can do this! Hugs! And much luck on the surgery.
The thumbnail says it all 😳. But I did listen 😉. Mother daughter duo starting in our house today. I'm 43 with Hashimoto's and my daughter is 15 with severe sensory processing disorder.
I quit cheese in Sept! First time ever! I'm still cheese free today on Oct 24th. I wish you enormous success in your objectives. May you have ease during your recovery. Thank you for sharing your journey.
@@christopheriasimone4389 There doesn't seem to be any physical changes that I can tell. BUT.... allllllll my cravings to eat disappeared. That for me is a miracle.
So easy to cook up 8-10 burgers at one time, and a quick reheat means instant meal. Also, had RC surgery, and pt is important, plus I kept an 8#kettlebell handy and would swing it several times a day, slowly being able to get it a little higher week to week. A great grandmother!
I had kind of the same surgery except mine was from a bad injury and was more extensive. Expect to be laid up pretty much for two to three days. Hopefully someone can come home with you for the first couple of days.. Please don't put too much stress on yourself by eliminating cheese if you love it just have a little not a bunch. I'm 69 I've lost 38 lb the bulk of which has been when I was carnivore since August of 2018. Dirty keto before that for a long time. Didn't even know it was called Keto. You look so great. So proud of you guys. I'm hoping that a post I just made on Facebook will help some folks. I shared your videos.
Great job! Laura, I love hearing the successes your mom is having and her struggle with nuts and cheese. I’m her same age and my doctor put me on Keto so hearing her story has been truly inspirational. Good luck with surgery and your recovery. Happy Holidays!
@@psmitheasy I reword it for my Drs. I've cut out processed foods and sugars. That covers almost all. Now doing carnivore, it's still cutting out processed foods, sugars, some dairy, high carb veggies.
Thank you Laura such an inspirational video with both you ladies! 💕 Your mom rocks. She's lived through so much yet looks at improving & enjoying life. By the grace of God I get through my challenges. On the far side of 67 I can say that the lack of estrogen affects everything so adjustments have to be made. Then some of us are more insulin resistant than others. Continuing on my new journey going carnivore second month since was stuck in keto not losing wt & looking for further healing. I haven't been eating any nuts & only occasionally do I have cheese, do have cream in coffee a few days a week. I'm kind of tired of eating meat, ahh but true though hanging in. Am eating less as not so interested in meat, tired of eggs but I think I need to increase what I'm eating; I never ever thought I'd say that. But if I took in more I think I'd lose weight. Best wishes to you and your mom, her surgery and recovery, adding prayers.
Mom, will be praying for your quick and painless recovery. I think I might have to give up cheese as well. AND Macadamia nuts (all nuts for that matter). They have become my new snack food. Im replacing one bad habit with another, I cant stop once I start. I cant have them in the house. Nighttime eating is a problem for me if Im sitting and watching TV. Im trying to keep a cup of tea or decaf coffee in my hand to improvise. Im also struggling with changing my perceived notions of being a good grandma and feeding my grandson treats. I have to make new and better traditions with him other than eating! Thank you both for your motivation.
Hey there... I'm new to your channel. Your intro video popped up in my search feed when I typed in 'carnivore meals' and I found that very interesting. Although I applaud your success and am interested in your story, what has made me subscribe is to watch and hear more about your mum's journey. I'm am approaching 59 and am on the cusp of T2 diabetes. I suffer from metabolic syndrome and have a lot of internal inflammation (IBS, hernia and asthma). Whilst there are many vloggers on UA-cam of your generation - there are sadly only a few who are on the more 'senior' side of life's journey. I have been keto for a while, which is helping, but am leaning towards the carnivore woe and your mum's experience is both valuable and insightful. So thank you both for sharing.
Great to see your mom again! Could you make a video of loose skin please? You don't need to show us only give us your experience. Why some people who lost weight have a lot loose skin and other no much. Thank you!
Sigh. I know. Nuts and cheese. My go-to snacks. I have drastically cut back on those, although I still eat them. We have hens and they provide us wholesome, healthy eggs. WHY I don't keep hardboiled eggs in the fridge for snacks I attribute to...laziness. I have found I don't eat *enough* with OMAD. Surprisingly. I stop or gain weight with OMAD. I eat within a "window" during the day and with fasting twice a week seems to work for me. I recently passed -50 pounds this week...Halfway! Glad for this update. You can do it! God bless you during your surgery and recovery.
Love the update video, Laura! I'll be visiting my family in a few weeks. I'll be sure to show my mom this video and others you have posted. We play a game where we take turns showing each other UA-cam videos. Hoping your mother's surgery goes smoothly with a speedy recovery!
Laura, I've only watched a few of your videos as I'm researching this lifestyle change. You are a natural at interviewing people and UA-cam content. Years ago, I was dairy free, except for butter and heavy cream in my decaffeinated coffee. But, slowly, dairy (mostly cheese) has crept into my diet. I know it's inflammatory. It will not be in my diet as I start this way of eating next month. (I have several social events in the next few days, otherwise I'd be on it now.) I'm stocked up on GF and finished beef that's on sale this week. I'll probably go back for even more as it freezes so easily. I'm thinking I'll start keto, add IF (though I've practiced that off and on for 5 years when I retired early), go OMAD and then go carnivore. I am insulin-resistant, probably have metabolic syndrome, pre- if not diabetic, high blood pressure. And even though I'm morbidly obese, I'm focusing on getting healthy first. I'm too young to have so many health issues.
You two are both adorable and so fortunate for the obvious wonderful Mother and Daughter relationship...Good idea to get blood work, as I understand that as we age we do not absorb B12 as well and that is a critical vitamin to have.... Looking forward to the Xmas update.... all the best!!!
Hi Laura and Melissa. I've just discovered your channel and love your videos. I am 60 and decided to give mainly animal foods a go and see what happens. I'd like to share a little story. I began only 4 days ago and I'm blown away at how quickly my body responded. Firstly, eye floaters gone within the first 2 days. I'd had knee pain for several months that just would no go away, by day 3 - gone. I went out to dinner with a friend last night and (stupidly) ate chips with my steak, oh, by the way I'm Australian we call fries chips. I was amazed that I could actually taste the vegetable oil on the chips, but I ate them anyway. I had the worst night sleep last night, very disturbed and broken sleep and my knee pain was back, I can only assume it was the oil and or chips that caused this because I've been eating only bacon, eggs, cream, some raw milk and beef since day one of my experiment. Thank you both for sharing your experiences, it is very encouraging. Especially because there's so little information on dietary success and advice for older women, it's like we don't exist, or it's not recognised that older women's bodies may not respond to various diets the same way younger women's bodies do. Having said that, it seems clear that the carnivore way of eating may be the exception. God bless you both and I wish you continued success and happiness in your carnivore lifestyles.
If you're doing straight carnivore, you should be able to cut out most if not all suppliments. At least try to get by without them. If you can tolerate seafood, especially salmon and other omega fish you don't need O-3 suppliments. I also eat lots of burgers. I either make my own or by Angus ones. Since I started carnivore, my inflammation is all but gone in 2weeks. Now the weight is dropping. I'm 64, grossly overweight, but I know I will win this battle. Nice videos btw 😁
Great job mom. I hear you on the chaffles. 😄 this way of eating is a little challenging. As moms with our kids and grandkids we want to express through food.I personally miss that. Thank you for a great video!!😍look forward to seeing how it all goes.
I really like to hear about your mom but I relate much more to you since you struggled with your weight most of your life. My mother was always at a good weight while we were growing up so she was very judgmental of both myself and my sister while growing up, which made our struggles worse. I am still overweight, have been doing keto but stalled badly for a long while, which is frustrating. I’m going to try carnivore as a last resort, along with longer IT. Fingers crossed.
Your mum looks great...and yes cheese is my weak link. .I'm going to try working my way down on how much I eat ...I can do cold turkey with a lot of things like coffee pasta and bread .but cheese very hard..but I'm going to try.. thank you ..love your videos xx
Yes Ma'am... I've seen so many clients/patients stop nuts and cheese/dairy... and really thrive ! Esp my ladies over 40/50/60 so many report the inflammation gone and off tons of meds. Not to mention the labs just improved greatly. So , I think your going to see some amazing changes too! Best of luck on your surgery 🙏Great Job you two👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow, you both are talking about all thefood items I've been wondering about! Had to get off the daily nuts, and cheese. And DAIRY...giving me bloating and so much mucus !! Best wishes on the surgical procedure!!
Hi "Mum", Im on the other-side-of-the-hill too lol Im also home alone at night. I found cleaning my teeth straight after my main meal gets rid of the 'food' taste in my mouth so then I dont crave eating in the evenings. I also find if I take a book to bed early, Im too lazy to get out of my comfy space to go snack, so thats a trick I use. I took up crochet in July so that keeps my hands busy, you cant crochet & eat at the same time lol You look great! I also have hashimotos so Im interested in your journey. my local supermarket doesnt sell ribeye anymore. I also hate cheese but Ive given up the mountains of sugar I was surviving on, now I just need to give up my chicken flavoured chippies, (crisps) lol
Cheese is my nemesis. Giving up gluten is not too bad but cheese, sweet cheese?! I know I need to try. Quitting gluten has helped my gut and joint pain tremendously but my fingers and face are still swollen with inflammation. All the best with the operation. Praying for a speedy recovery.
I'm nearly 68 and love hearing how your mother is doing. But, puhleeeze, don't take my cheese! :D Maybe I'll try it if your mother's outcome is impressive. Praying for a successful surgery!
When I was dating my husband ,we talked about cheese and how long it takes to digest in your system .It made me look at cheese in a different way . I never was a big cheese eater anyway so I didn’t have a problem eating less than I did before. But when I did eat American cheese I didn’t realize it was affecting my skin,I was always having skin cuts on my Hands and Red blotches on my face inflamed eye lids ..I went to have my skin tested and Found ,I was allergic to cheese especially American cheese and milk.Since I’ve stood away from both my skin has improved.
I could be your mom’s twin sister (although I’m from the uk, so I say mum not mom! 😂) I’m 62 and 5’6, diabetic, not on any medication yet but my blood sugar is sky high. I’m 85 pounds overweight and have high blood pressure 😱. I’m starting carnivore tomorrow so I’ve been binge watching your channel! I lost 20 pounds doing keto about 8 months ago but been struggling to get back on it and I need to heal my body. I love your channel xx 🇬🇧
I have both in my house. Can't keep pecans in the house or the husband will eat them by the bowlful! My youngest would eat cheese all day but because it bloats her so bad and leaves her not feeling well she decided to go dairy free. So funny to see a 6 year old tell me from the bathroom to remind her not to have cheese.
I'm enjoying keeping up with your mom...beautiful lady!! I'm 56 yo and do carnivore too so its interesting to me to know how other women do around our age! Hope her surgery goes well and a quick recovery!. I would like to know the brand of CoQ10 that she takes?? Thank you ladies!!
I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago. I'm not that well versed on the keto or carnivore diets, but I have found your videos interesting, and I appreciated all of the different perspectives you've been able to offer as a younger woman, your mom's perspective as a middle-aged woman, and your husband's perspective. I see that you've all had really remarkable successes in reversing some serious chronic health conditions which is really impressive. I'm curious though about whether a carnivore diet is really something you feel that you will want to adhere to for the rest of your life. It seems like it's so limited that it would eventually get boring, and there are so many wonderful and healthy foods that offer different taste and textural experiences. Do you make your own bone broth, and if so, do you add any carrots, onions, celery, garlic, or ginger to it just to enhance the flavor and extract the nutrients even if you're not eating the vegetables themselves? I was looking at a book about keto diets at the bookstore today, and one of the things that was mentioned was that many hardcore keto proponents don't think keto is a diet one should stick to indefinitely. They also pointed out that the same things that work to help keto dieters lose weight rapidly will cause them to gain weight rapidly if they ever deviate from the keto diet. I would assume the same would likely be true of the carnivore diet. Do you feel like a carnivore diet is sustainable as a permanent lifestyle? Although I can't deny that your positive health changes are impressive, I'm wondering if limiting sugar and eating a moderate but balanced diet that incorporates intermittent fasting might be more effective as a long term option with keto or carnivore also used intermittently. Sorry for the long comment. I'm intrigued by your experiences with these dietary changes you've made. I'd appreciate your feedback and insight about the thoughts/questions above. Also, best wishes to your mom as she prepares for and recovers from her surgery. 🙂
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Get your mom a channel. She will inspire so many women in her age and improve their lives. She is so sweet. So easy to listen to her. Very relatable.
Eating out is not just about convenience, there is also the social aspect with people living alone (even if you aren't directly eating with another person). Hope you are paying attention to this and get the social outlets you need during your recovery. Sending prayers and healing energy to you.
Thank you for adding this information about eating out. I have recently been widowed & can now understand in spades the challenges of living alone for the first time in my life. The shared meals are mostly gone now & it's tough. Cooking for one: ugh. Yes, it can be cheaper to eat out & the social aspects are valuable.
Yes that is a big part of it for her. She eats out with friends often. She is starting to cook more at home with them as a trade. But she will never not go out entirely for those reasons. 🥰🥰
I'm 63 and I too find that carnivore is the best thing that has happened to me! I am down to beef, water and one coffee with a bit of heavy cream -SO happy!
Stress - including and especially Mental Stress - causes weight gain in women. I'm so sorry for your loss(es). May your health bring happiness and well being to you.
I know i have high cortisol from stress.
I’m 55 and I just started keto with a heavy carnivore ratio several days ago and am doing great. Both of you ladies and Dr. Berry are educating and inspiring me. Just love you all! Thank you for these videos!
I have mentioned this lifestyle to a few people and they think I'm insane. I mentioned all these videos on UA-cam and I get laughed at. They say "your gonna listen to UA-cam instead of a doctor" and my answer is yes because there are so many good positive videos, thanks for sharing
Jerry B I mentioned it to my daughter and she thinks I have a eating disorder lol
Mom is going to need her own channel! 💗
I agree kik
@marysimon I buy the steaks when I can afford them. Very expensive here
Yes! Please! We need someone to share with our moms :)
I know it is kind of off topic but does anybody know of a good place to stream new tv shows online?
@Kashton Mario I would suggest FlixZone. Just search on google for it :)
Melissa, get your own channel! You don’t have to be alone! Would love to follow your journey!
Your Before and After photos say it all! As a 70- year - old, this is very inspiring!
Way to go Mom!!! You both have Motivated me.
I love your shows with your mom she is so encouraging! I am 60 and just started carnivore. Lost no weight yet but have noticed inflammation is going down. Thanks your your detail! Mom needs her own show too!
I am 73 and have been following your channel. I didn't know your mother was trying it too. It gives me more motivation to do this.
I am sorry for the loss of your son. Thanks for sharing your story Melissa.
Laura, you asked and answered the perfect questions. Thank you and your lovely mother. Best wishes with the surgery - look forward to hearing the progress.
Melissa, you are so inspiring with your story, your calm manner, and honesty. I'm another woman who can relate to so much you have shared in this video. You'll be in my prayers for a successful surgery & swift healing. Am looking forward to hearing about your next chapter on UA-cam!
This video resonated strongly with me. I too am 60 years old. I lost my daughter about 12 years ago and I was unexpectedly widowed 5 years ago. I live alone and I live with a lot of memories. This also causes the late-night emotional eating. I don't want to say it's nice to know that there's someone else out there that understands how I feel, but it is helpful to know that people really do understand. I really wish you luck on the cheese I know how terribly addictive it is. I bought a waffle maker but decided not to move forward with making the chaffles because I knew it would be a slippery slope for me so it sits in the box unopened. I've been afraid to give up some of the supplements like magnesium and potassium because I had an emergency room doctor tell me straight out that my diet was killing me. The woman was too tunnel focused to realize I was having a panic attack, she was blaming all my symptoms, that felt like a heart attack, on my diet. She really rattled my cage at the time but with some time an perspective I know she was wrong. But yet I still take the magnesium and vitamin D each day. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck with your surgery recovery and I'm looking forward to your video in December. No pressure...……... but I'm drawing on your strength right now. Hugs
I personally would not touch that subject with my Doc. They are still eating a standard American diet.
Belinda, I'm sorry for your losses. I also have panic attacks that feel worse than when I had my heart attack. What I find helps me is magnesium. I have transitioned from taking magnesium supplements to drinking electrolyte enhanced water (snake juice). I basically add potassium, magnesium, sodium, etc. to water using the recipe I found from another UA-camr to drink when doing long duration fasting. If you are interested, I can point you to her video. Like Laura, Kacy is inspiring and encouraging.
Wishing you all the best, Belinda.
@@jaelonquixote I would love to have her link. Thank you very much. Belinda
I am sorry for your loss Belinda. Wishing you the best. Don't listen to that Doctor.
Make sure you are taking your vitamin D3 with vitamin k2. K2 steers D3 where to go, without it D3 will be sent to the wrong part of our bodies. This is crucial.
I love your mom! She's so real! Can't wait to see how she does with no cheese!
Melissa, I took a moment to look back at a video from September that you and Laura were in. What a major difference in your face! You look so much younger. I’m nearly 67 and am definitely going to start the carnivore diet in January. Between holidays and grandchildren birthdays it’s going to be a losing battle for me before then. Plus my supermarket always has a sale on rib roast and leg of lamb around Christmas and Easter time. So that’s when I’ll stock up. Good luck. You will be a motivator for me.
I am 62! So refreshing to have a mature friend👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I use to take glucosamine as well for my osteoarthritis, but ran out after the first month of eating carnivore. I didn’t bother getting more, and haven’t missed it at all. I’m happy to say, almost ZERO joint pain! I think this will be great for you and will pray all goes well with your surgery and recovery.
Mom, you are awesome, and beautiful. I can’t believe that before picture is you…you’re like Benjamin Button, aging in reverse now. Thank you both, for sharing such encouraging ideas. How great that you have this common interest and lifestyle that you obviously enjoy together. You’re an inspiration!
Love Mom!!! So real and transparent!!!
Laura, I loved this, you and your mom are so lovely! Thank you
A tip for eating at home. Sometimes I find i don't have the time or even want to take time to prepare my food, so I'll grill 4 ribeyes at a time and a pound or so of flap meat. After cooling i put in a container in the fridge and when I'm ready to break my fast I have food I can heat in the air fryer or microwave for a quick meal. I slice the meat fairly thinly so that it heats quickly. Put some real salt on it and have a beautiful bowl of meat!
Your mom is so cool and composed. And such a beautiful smile. Good luck to her for the surgery and for the cheese cut! Her talking about her reasons for emotional eating has my heart in a knot for you both. Sending you both love and peace.
Yes, I am on the 'more mature side of the hill' and am enjoying your participation in your beautiful daughter's video's.
I agree, have your own channel. You really are an encouragement.
🥰This was fabulous! I love that your mother is following your lead! Also amazing to see your mom willing to throw out what was taught for so many years with the sad diet and take the risk with something new that probably wasn’t recommended by her doctor.
When I try to lessen my cheese consumption I incorporate more salt into my diet and find that I don't crave cheese as much. Food for thought!
True!!
Oh right~ that makes so much sense, of course, the salt. Thanks for that =)
Love your videos - you and your mom are so practical and real. Your mom is so inspiring to us older women. So sorry for your loss of your brother and your mom’s son. Best wishes to your mom in her recovery from surgery!
Love what your mom said about realizing it's better to focus on the activities and time together with the grandkids than on giving them sweet treats that are actually harmful for them. Wishing her success and a quick recovery from her surgery. :)
Very inspiring. Sorry for your loss(s). Emotional eating is hard to conquer, good for you. Praying that your surgery goes well and recovery is complete.
Love the videos with your mom... I love following you, and as I am just about to turn 70 (🤯)... I so appreciate the videos that include her ( even if she is a spring chicken ! Lol!). Would love more of her!
Prayers for all to go even better than expected regarding her up coming surgery and recovery. Sounds as if that might be a bear... living alone. But she is a proven trooper, so I know she will do great... especially, following her diet.
Mom is looking younger! I'm 61 and just starting with this program and I feel better already. Lots of inflammation to deal with, thyroid issues and prediabetes so... fingers crossed!
Hi, I'm a Hoosier in Indianapolis! I'm 51, I've been keto since 5/2017, mostly carnivore now. Down 45 lbs., A1C from 11.3 to 5.1, off 5 medications for high blood sugar and blood pressure. Thanks for your videos.
In Indy Hoosier girl here too!
What a delightful video this was! You are blessed to have each other! Thanks for sharing your lives with us.
Mama you look great!! I'm on that 'more mature side of the hill. I love your daughter's channel. Truly enjoy your input. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are reversing your aging process!
Melissa, You can absolutely do this! If you have a set back, hit your mental reset button and get on it again! This is a journey we are all on, the destination is the best life we can live for the time we have left. Thanks for sharing your story, Melissa. Cant wait to see where this nutritious eating will take us!!
Gotta love your mom. She is a great part of your channel. Keep up the excellent work.
I think its awesome you take the approach of figuring out what works for you. It's really easy for all of us that care about our health, I think, to become obsessive and restrict just to restrict.
You both are very inspiring and both look amazing!! Beautiful ladies!
Beautiful mother and daughter!
So happy to see a woman my age doing so well at this. 60 years of SAD habits die hard. I'm doing Carnivore75Hard. OMAD. I can't force down more than 1/2 lb. of meat per day. I'm stuffed, but wonder if that can possibly be enough nourishment. Good luck with your surgery, Melissa. Can't wait for the Christmas update. Great channel, Laura.
Hello Laura, thank you for having your mom on and interviewing her. I started being more carnivore when I watched a few of your videos. When you showed how to buy and fry a Ribeye stake I was sold. I have enjoyed eating that cut and am so glad you demonstrated how to cook it. I was never a big meat eater before and to cook meat was alway something I feared. Looking forward to your next video. Till then take care. Enjoy your visit with your mom. 💕. NonnaGrace
same. when I saw the video on how to buy & cook the ribeye I knew I could do this.
I just found your channel, and it is wonderful. You and your mom are so pretty, and I love that you are sharing her journey.
I have spent 2 months pure carnivore trying to be at lowest inflammation possible before heart surgery on 11/1/19. I am 56 and post menopausal. I strongly suggest giving up the cheese. Cheese is very inflammatory. Any time I consume cheese or nuts I gain weight and my joints become painful. Best wishes on an uneventful recovery - I will be thinking of you. We share a lot in common.
My husband just had rotator cuff surgery, as well as a bicep repair, bone spurs, and some other damage. He went back to work after a week, but I did drive him that first week, and it was only three days. We're four weeks out today and he's driving himself and just started the PT. It's been terrible, I won't lie, but you can do this! Hugs! And much luck on the surgery.
Well glad he is feeling better. She is prepped for the worst but hopefully a few weeks and she will be good
@@LauraSpath It's a long haul. We've heard it takes a full year to really be back to normal. Good luck!
The thumbnail says it all 😳. But I did listen 😉. Mother daughter duo starting in our house today. I'm 43 with Hashimoto's and my daughter is 15 with severe sensory processing disorder.
I quit cheese in Sept! First time ever! I'm still cheese free today on Oct 24th. I wish you enormous success in your objectives. May you have ease during your recovery. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Wow great job!!
Mmh, cheese, milk, dairy, animal products. You get it yet ? Whole food plant based
Any improvements?
@@christopheriasimone4389 There doesn't seem to be any physical changes that I can tell. BUT.... allllllll my cravings to eat disappeared. That for me is a miracle.
So easy to cook up 8-10 burgers at one time, and a quick reheat means instant meal. Also, had RC surgery, and pt is important, plus I kept an 8#kettlebell handy and would swing it several times a day, slowly being able to get it a little higher week to week. A great grandmother!
I had kind of the same surgery except mine was from a bad injury and was more extensive. Expect to be laid up pretty much for two to three days. Hopefully someone can come home with you for the first couple of days.. Please don't put too much stress on yourself by eliminating cheese if you love it just have a little not a bunch. I'm 69 I've lost 38 lb the bulk of which has been when I was carnivore since August of 2018. Dirty keto before that for a long time. Didn't even know it was called Keto. You look so great. So proud of you guys. I'm hoping that a post I just made on Facebook will help some folks. I shared your videos.
Love the aspect of how carnivore has affected your grandparenting - how awesome. Great video!
Oh I hear you!! I'm your mom's age and single and eat out all the time too! This is so helpful! I'm going to try carnivore!
Love listening to your Mom. She is an inspiration 🙂
Great job! Laura, I love hearing the successes your mom is having and her struggle with nuts and cheese. I’m her same age and my doctor put me on Keto so hearing her story has been truly inspirational. Good luck with surgery and your recovery. Happy Holidays!
I wish you had a doctor here in Charlotte, NC that promotes Keto. Mine brushes it off as a fad.
@@psmitheasy I reword it for my Drs. I've cut out processed foods and sugars. That covers almost all. Now doing carnivore, it's still cutting out processed foods, sugars, some dairy, high carb veggies.
Thank you Laura such an inspirational video with both you ladies! 💕
Your mom rocks. She's lived through so much yet looks at improving & enjoying life. By the grace of God I get through my challenges.
On the far side of 67 I can say that the lack of estrogen affects everything so adjustments have to be made. Then some of us are more insulin resistant than others. Continuing on my new journey going carnivore second month since was stuck in keto not losing wt & looking for further healing. I haven't been eating any nuts & only occasionally do I have cheese, do have cream in coffee a few days a week. I'm kind of tired of eating meat, ahh but true though hanging in. Am eating less as not so interested in meat, tired of eggs but I think I need to increase what I'm eating; I never ever thought I'd say that. But if I took in more I think I'd lose weight.
Best wishes to you and your mom, her surgery and recovery, adding prayers.
Mom, will be praying for your quick and painless recovery. I think I might have to give up cheese as well. AND Macadamia nuts (all nuts for that matter). They have become my new snack food. Im replacing one bad habit with another, I cant stop once I start. I cant have them in the house. Nighttime eating is a problem for me if Im sitting and watching TV. Im trying to keep a cup of tea or decaf coffee in my hand to improvise. Im also struggling with changing my perceived notions of being a good grandma and feeding my grandson treats. I have to make new and better traditions with him other than eating! Thank you both for your motivation.
What a beautifull mother and daughter!!
Your mom is so sweet! I’m inspired and will also try to give up dairy.
Hey there... I'm new to your channel. Your intro video popped up in my search feed when I typed in 'carnivore meals' and I found that very interesting. Although I applaud your success and am interested in your story, what has made me subscribe is to watch and hear more about your mum's journey. I'm am approaching 59 and am on the cusp of T2 diabetes. I suffer from metabolic syndrome and have a lot of internal inflammation (IBS, hernia and asthma). Whilst there are many vloggers on UA-cam of your generation - there are sadly only a few who are on the more 'senior' side of life's journey. I have been keto for a while, which is helping, but am leaning towards the carnivore woe and your mum's experience is both valuable and insightful. So thank you both for sharing.
Great to see your mom again!
Could you make a video of loose skin please?
You don't need to show us only give us your experience. Why some people who lost weight have a lot loose skin and other no much.
Thank you!
Wowww! Great video! Thank you.
Sigh. I know.
Nuts and cheese. My go-to snacks. I have drastically cut back on those, although I still eat them.
We have hens and they provide us wholesome, healthy eggs. WHY I don't keep hardboiled eggs in the fridge for snacks I attribute to...laziness.
I have found I don't eat *enough* with OMAD. Surprisingly. I stop or gain weight with OMAD. I eat within a "window" during the day and with fasting twice a week seems to work for me. I recently passed -50 pounds this week...Halfway!
Glad for this update. You can do it! God bless you during your surgery and recovery.
Love the update video, Laura! I'll be visiting my family in a few weeks. I'll be sure to show my mom this video and others you have posted. We play a game where we take turns showing each other UA-cam videos. Hoping your mother's surgery goes smoothly with a speedy recovery!
That's what we do and how I convinced her to to carnivore 😂😂👍👍
Laura, I've only watched a few of your videos as I'm researching this lifestyle change. You are a natural at interviewing people and UA-cam content.
Years ago, I was dairy free, except for butter and heavy cream in my decaffeinated coffee. But, slowly, dairy (mostly cheese) has crept into my diet. I know it's inflammatory. It will not be in my diet as I start this way of eating next month. (I have several social events in the next few days, otherwise I'd be on it now.)
I'm stocked up on GF and finished beef that's on sale this week. I'll probably go back for even more as it freezes so easily. I'm thinking I'll start keto, add IF (though I've practiced that off and on for 5 years when I retired early), go OMAD and then go carnivore.
I am insulin-resistant, probably have metabolic syndrome, pre- if not diabetic, high blood pressure. And even though I'm morbidly obese, I'm focusing on getting healthy first. I'm too young to have so many health issues.
I’m new to your channel but am loving seeing your whole family!
Good luck with your surgery and you’re a better woman than I giving up cheese!! 🤣👍🏼❤️
I will pray for your surgery and a quick recovery for you.
Wow, what a way to honor your mom! How far apart do you live? You can do it, Laura's mom!!!!! We're all rooting for you!
I live in Arizona and she lives in Indiana...so pretty far!
You two are both adorable and so fortunate for the obvious wonderful Mother and Daughter relationship...Good idea to get blood work, as I understand that as we age we do not absorb B12 as well and that is a critical vitamin to have.... Looking forward to the Xmas update.... all the best!!!
You both look vibrant and healthy. Clearly something is working for you all!
Hi Laura and Melissa. I've just discovered your channel and love your videos. I am 60 and decided to give mainly animal foods a go and see what happens. I'd like to share a little story. I began only 4 days ago and I'm blown away at how quickly my body responded. Firstly, eye floaters gone within the first 2 days. I'd had knee pain for several months that just would no go away, by day 3 - gone. I went out to dinner with a friend last night and (stupidly) ate chips with my steak, oh, by the way I'm Australian we call fries chips. I was amazed that I could actually taste the vegetable oil on the chips, but I ate them anyway. I had the worst night sleep last night, very disturbed and broken sleep and my knee pain was back, I can only assume it was the oil and or chips that caused this because I've been eating only bacon, eggs, cream, some raw milk and beef since day one of my experiment.
Thank you both for sharing your experiences, it is very encouraging. Especially because there's so little information on dietary success and advice for older women, it's like we don't exist, or it's not recognised that older women's bodies may not respond to various diets the same way younger women's bodies do. Having said that, it seems clear that the carnivore way of eating may be the exception.
God bless you both and I wish you continued success and happiness in your carnivore lifestyles.
Thanks for sharing, great video ❤️
you can make chaffles without cheese, they are called paffles, pork rinds crushed instead of cheese, they are good.
I just saw your first video together today, so happy I didn't have to wait long the follow up 😁
😂😂 good timing!
If you're doing straight carnivore, you should be able to cut out most if not all suppliments. At least try to get by without them. If you can tolerate seafood, especially salmon and other omega fish you don't need O-3 suppliments. I also eat lots of burgers. I either make my own or by Angus ones. Since I started carnivore, my inflammation is all but gone in 2weeks. Now the weight is dropping. I'm 64, grossly overweight, but I know I will win this battle.
Nice videos btw 😁
Great job mom. I hear you on the chaffles. 😄 this way of eating is a little challenging. As moms with our kids and grandkids we want to express through food.I personally miss that. Thank you for a great video!!😍look forward to seeing how it all goes.
I really like to hear about your mom but I relate much more to you since you struggled with your weight most of your life. My mother was always at a good weight while we were growing up so she was very judgmental of both myself and my sister while growing up, which made our struggles worse. I am still overweight, have been doing keto but stalled badly for a long while, which is frustrating. I’m going to try carnivore as a last resort, along with longer IT. Fingers crossed.
Good vlog! So nice to see your mum looking so healthy
Your mum looks great...and yes cheese is my weak link. .I'm going to try working my way down on how much I eat ...I can do cold turkey with a lot of things like coffee pasta and bread .but cheese very hard..but I'm going to try.. thank you ..love your videos xx
Yes Ma'am... I've seen so many clients/patients stop nuts and cheese/dairy... and really thrive ! Esp my ladies over 40/50/60 so many report the inflammation gone and off tons of meds. Not to mention the labs just improved greatly. So , I think your going to see some amazing changes too! Best of luck on your surgery 🙏Great Job you two👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow, you both are talking about all thefood items I've been wondering about! Had to get off the daily nuts, and cheese. And DAIRY...giving me bloating and so much mucus !! Best wishes on the surgical procedure!!
Hi "Mum", Im on the other-side-of-the-hill too lol Im also home alone at night. I found cleaning my teeth straight after my main meal gets rid of the 'food' taste in my mouth so then I dont crave eating in the evenings. I also find if I take a book to bed early, Im too lazy to get out of my comfy space to go snack, so thats a trick I use. I took up crochet in July so that keeps my hands busy, you cant crochet & eat at the same time lol You look great! I also have hashimotos so Im interested in your journey. my local supermarket doesnt sell ribeye anymore. I also hate cheese but Ive given up the mountains of sugar I was surviving on, now I just need to give up my chicken flavoured chippies, (crisps) lol
I love the simplicity of a carnivore diet.
Cheese is my nemesis. Giving up gluten is not too bad but cheese, sweet cheese?! I know I need to try. Quitting gluten has helped my gut and joint pain tremendously but my fingers and face are still swollen with inflammation. All the best with the operation. Praying for a speedy recovery.
I'm nearly 68 and love hearing how your mother is doing. But, puhleeeze, don't take my cheese! :D Maybe I'll try it if your mother's outcome is impressive. Praying for a successful surgery!
😄😄 If it isnt holding you back then dont worry, but if you're stuck or not feeling good unfortunately it might have to go.
😂🤣😂 Same
Adding a fried egg to a burger is amazing!
That is my favorite!
Steak and eggs - the best!
@@jayutley8748 I love steak and eggs. Ribeyes are my favorite
When I was dating my husband ,we talked about cheese and how long it takes to digest in your system .It made me look at cheese in a different way . I never was a big cheese eater anyway so I didn’t have a problem eating less than I did before. But when I did eat American cheese I didn’t realize it was affecting my skin,I was always having skin cuts on my Hands and Red blotches on my face inflamed eye lids ..I went to have my skin tested and Found ,I was allergic to cheese especially American cheese and milk.Since I’ve stood away from both my skin has improved.
Amen sister!!! Good luck.
I could be your mom’s twin sister (although I’m from the uk, so I say mum not mom! 😂) I’m 62 and 5’6, diabetic, not on any medication yet but my blood sugar is sky high. I’m 85 pounds overweight and have high blood pressure 😱.
I’m starting carnivore tomorrow so I’ve been binge watching your channel! I lost 20 pounds doing keto about 8 months ago but been struggling to get back on it and I need to heal my body. I love your channel xx 🇬🇧
As for nuts and cheese...can’t have then in the house or I overeat.
I have both in my house. Can't keep pecans in the house or the husband will eat them by the bowlful! My youngest would eat cheese all day but because it bloats her so bad and leaves her not feeling well she decided to go dairy free. So funny to see a 6 year old tell me from the bathroom to remind her not to have cheese.
@@wavaleroue4382 lol.that's funny..I'm same way.eat cheese...on pot for hours
We are the same way!!!
D-3 and CoQ-10 are always good to take still. Eating at home is soo much more healthy, should make a Big difference. You are looking Great!
I hope your mother had successful surgery and is doing well. Keep us updated on her outcomes. 😉
Your mom looks beautiful! Best of luck with her surgery!! I grew up on great nuts on cheese but for me the cravings have gone away eating more meat!!!
Your mom looks amazing!
Well done Mrs. Spath.
Great video, love Mom updates😊
A lot of restaurant add bread crumbs when they make their hamburger patties. There could be hidden carbs.
I'm enjoying keeping up with your mom...beautiful lady!! I'm 56 yo and do carnivore too so its interesting to me to know how other women do around our age! Hope her surgery goes well and a quick recovery!. I would like to know the brand of CoQ10 that she takes?? Thank you ladies!!
I'll check with her
Lucky woman to have such a good daughter...❤️
I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago. I'm not that well versed on the keto or carnivore diets, but I have found your videos interesting, and I appreciated all of the different perspectives you've been able to offer as a younger woman, your mom's perspective as a middle-aged woman, and your husband's perspective. I see that you've all had really remarkable successes in reversing some serious chronic health conditions which is really impressive.
I'm curious though about whether a carnivore diet is really something you feel that you will want to adhere to for the rest of your life. It seems like it's so limited that it would eventually get boring, and there are so many wonderful and healthy foods that offer different taste and textural experiences. Do you make your own bone broth, and if so, do you add any carrots, onions, celery, garlic, or ginger to it just to enhance the flavor and extract the nutrients even if you're not eating the vegetables themselves?
I was looking at a book about keto diets at the bookstore today, and one of the things that was mentioned was that many hardcore keto proponents don't think keto is a diet one should stick to indefinitely. They also pointed out that the same things that work to help keto dieters lose weight rapidly will cause them to gain weight rapidly if they ever deviate from the keto diet. I would assume the same would likely be true of the carnivore diet. Do you feel like a carnivore diet is sustainable as a permanent lifestyle? Although I can't deny that your positive health changes are impressive, I'm wondering if limiting sugar and eating a moderate but balanced diet that incorporates intermittent fasting might be more effective as a long term option with keto or carnivore also used intermittently.
Sorry for the long comment. I'm intrigued by your experiences with these dietary changes you've made. I'd appreciate your feedback and insight about the thoughts/questions above.
Also, best wishes to your mom as she prepares for and recovers from her surgery. 🙂