LOL - thank you SO much Bethany! And you're welcome, it's truly my honor. Not everyone is going to like me or my story or what I have to say....and that's okay. ❤️❤️❤️
I too was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis AND before I was diagnosed, I too couldn't understand why I was eating only one tiny meal per day (mostly a small piece of chicken or pork with a baked potato) and after eating like this for months, I was still about 15 lbs. overweight.(I understood that losing weight is more difficult as one ages... but I didn't expect having to eat such tiny amounts of food and not shedding any pounds.) All I can say is, I am feeling okay and so long as I don't eat in excess, I'll continue doing what I'm doing. Sad that I can't pig out like I used to... but so long as I'm healthy, I'm happy. Now, I am taking Levothyroxine and it wasn't working very well until I accompanied it with zinc. The zinc made all the difference in the world! Also, I take two tablespoonfuls of turmeric (once in the morning, once at night). The Turmeric is so important for keeping the inflammation controlled... it helps me immensely and I suggest you try it! Thank you for this very informative video, and I wish you great health!
I have had Hashimotos for a little over 10 yrs and now I'm 49 and in menopause so it's even harder to try to keep weight off. Nobody really talks about menopause so I'm just going to say "Ladies watch out"!😢
Well, if you strength train you will gain healthy weight, which people have to keep in mind. Gaining fat is not the same as building muscle. Cardio makes you lose fat AND muscle (but strengthens the heart), because the stress causes your body to achieve flee-mode, instead of fight-mode as with strength training. So if you have hashimotos, don't only focus on the weight, but how you can improve the ratios in that weight too! An example: someone weighs 70kgs and loses 10kgs of fat and muscle because of increased cardio, they might lose more muscle than fat, which in turn lowers the basic metabolic rate (just look at marathon runners!) But if one would stay at 70 and increase strength training, one might not lose weight but build muscle and lose fat, which would make your BMR go up, resulting in easier weight (fat) loss in the long run. Muscle is what we wanna keep, fat not as much, for better health. So don't just look at BMI or obsess total weight! Instead, look at your fat percentage and try to maintain your healthy muscle weight!
Thank you do much this video...I am going through all of this right now...as I am writing this I am in tears...I am 61 yrs of age...I know I am getting older but I want to live again before I leave this earth...I have gained about 40lbs in 4 mos...I am so uncomfortable...I can hardly do anything for myself(scary)my whole body cramps up on me...I do excessive stretching in my sleep at night, my snoring is bad...all of these things started a year ago...talk to Dr. about it...and it is like nothing...I cry and pray...pray and cry and yet trying to stay strong in the midst of what is going on in the world today...I will be trying this along with intermittent fasting...Thank you so much for sharing and may God's light continue to shine upon you...Keep sharing because their is hope in your sharing🙂🙏
You're welcome! Thank you so much for sharing Lillie! You are still young, and have so much life to live! I am SO proud of you for taking your health into your own hands, and for making the changes you feel inspired to make! Thank you for your kindness and support! Praying for you as you embark upon your wellness journey! If you need extra help, I have lots of free articles on my website (shannanemrow.com), an online course (shanna-nemrow-a1b5.mykajabi.com/aip-1-2-3-1) and I also work one on one with clients (I am a functional nutritional therapy practitioner). Feel free to email me at hello@shannanemrow.com for more info on working with me one on one. I am cheering you on!
Lillie M. Davis oh my goodness I feel the same. Just turned 52 on Wednesday and feel 92, my body aches so bad and I stretch like like crazy every night.. you are the first one I’ve ever heard say that..I’ve gained 43 pounds in the last 6 months.it all seems to be in my stomach , I’m so depressed. I have GOT to get this weight off. I’m also dealing with insomnia and hot and cold issues.. This whole thing sucks badly. Looks like I better give this aip diet a whirl... ugggg I hate diets..but this is awful. Good luck everyone
@@PurpleGirl0603 My heart is with you! I struggled with those same issues when I was at my worst! I wouldn't wish it on anyone! As restrictive as the AIP diet may seem, it really is what freed me...freed me from so many of my symptoms! I am sending you so much love and support! Reach out anytime. Xo, Shanna PS - if you need extra help or support, I offer two options for AIP online course. One with a group coaching add on starting June 1st: shanna-nemrow-a1b5.mykajabi.com/aip-1-2-3 and one that is self paced: shanna-nemrow-a1b5.mykajabi.com/aip-1-2-3-1. I also have lots of free AIP articles on my website shannanemrow.com and here on my UA-cam channel. You got this :)
Shanna Nemrow Hi Shanna, I feel like you’re number one stalker at the moment 😍 I have been binge watching all of your videos most of the weekend and I have your website bookmarked, I have liked you on Facebook and Instagram. You have already been such a great help and I haven’t even started. I just got off Amazon where I ordered all of my glass containers, my sleep mask and a few other things. I would not doubt that in time you may see me in one of your courses. Thank you for all that you do for the rest of us who feel like we are dying. I am so blessed and thank God that I came across your channel. 💜💕💜💕
@@PurpleGirl0603 Awwww, thank you so much for sharing all of that with me!! It is truly an honor!! YOU are why I do what I do. I was there. I remember. It's horrible. So I share. And it makes my heart so happy to hear it is helpful! So grateful and honored to connect with you! Cannot wait to hear where your journey takes you from here...it's gonna be good!! xoxoxo
This was so great. I have Graves disease as well as other AI diseases like Cavitating Lymph Node Syndrome and Celiacs. I too went through the grieving process. For 3 decades I had a high white blood cell count and the doctors dismissed it because otherwise I was healthy and active. Much of my conditions were well hidden as they were under control by my healthy lifestyle. But once something really bad happened to my mother and me, my body crashed because of the stress and I lost the life I knew. But now today I see the silver lining to the entire experiences. I am not happy something bad happened to my mother and I at the hands of a very bad person, but I am thankful for that person as I was going through life completely exposed to very dangerous gram negative bacteria that could kill or disfigure me very badly. (sepsis) Without that stress induced attack on my body, who knows how long I would have gone on not knowing. Now, almost 2 years on, I am nearing remission and slowly getting my life back. This time last year I could not even lift a shovel to garden. Today I planted 20 trees. I was able to use a weed whacker without losing my grip or the feeling in my arms. That brings me so much joy. Saying that, what brought me to this video was my weight. I have been a steady size 4 or less for my entire life and now I too cannot lose those pesky 10 lbs. :) I do want to lose the weight - I will not lie about that. But I do also understand completely what you mean by the importance of knowing when to rest. Sometimes I have to approach it as what I NEED to do if I want to have the energy later, when my body is ready, to workout and be as active as I want to be. Like my doctor said - medications are good but only can do so much. The rest is eating well, cutting out the sugar and processed foods, cutting out as much stress as possible, sleep and exercise.
So beautifully said and I cannot thank you enough for sharing your story! You've been through so much, and your perspective and mindset is inspiring! I hope you keep sharing your story, there are so many people who need to hear it! I am sending you so much love and support, and cheering you on. Such an honor to connect with you!
@@ShannaNemrow , Thank YOU Shanna. Thank you for being so selfless by being honest about what you went through and what truly helped. There are so may gimmicks out there, especially in the health and wellness world. To hear one person with an IA condition talk about what worked for them in the real world really does help. Stay safe and well. x
This was extremely helpful. I was diagnosed with Hashis a year ago and went Gluten/Dairy free. I am finding I am still struggling and now planning on doing AIP. Your video really spoke to me. You addressed so many things I am feeling now! Thank you!
First time in 14 years I truly feel like someone else knows my journey with Hashimotos 💝 thank you so much!!!!! 💝 I weighed myself just before discovering your video, naked, no glasses or scrunchie, anything to see a lesser number. My weight was 100g higher ... again. i checked the scales with a spirit level, to make sure it was giving an accurate weight 😮 I lost 24kg in 2021 by loving myself, and trusting i was enough and enjoying clean living. I've since put 12kg back on. Today i realised why. I started doubting myself, because my GP thought i was taking too much levothyroxine to lose weight, she didn't seem to believe i had lost weight by clean living. I lost weight because I chose to love myself, and ironically i have gained weight worrying about my GP's false understanding. Being alone in this journey is the hard part. Thank you for reminding me that self compassion, belief in yourself and clean living IS the life i love. Naked, with spirit level in hand, was a paradigm shift moment, time to accept myself, in this moment, not chase an elusive number. I choose self compassion, health and joy, it does make me happy. From now on i'm focussing on meditation, gratitude, clean diet, daily strolls and slowly building strength with gentle bodyweight-bearing exercises (lovely to use this weight in a positive way 😊). Rather than worrying about this body, it's time to ENJOY LIVING ... WITH it. Thanks again for sharing your journey, you are awesome 💝
I have to say that I laughed out loud when you said you didnt know there were aip snacks and treats. ME TOO! Ive lost 60 pounds just by aip foods alone. I was eating to stop my pain too before I started aip. I am still on the reintroduction phase. Every time I add a new food back in, I try to weigh myself that week. To see if its causing inflammation, as I have a problem with that. I may add a few snacks in here. I have a huge problem with fake sugars.. and even from high sugar fruits. I need to limit that as well. So biggest thing I have learned from aip? Learning to listen to my body! Bless you for always sharing yourself with us.
LOL - you're the first person I've met who also had no idea about AIP treats and snacks! And I so relate to having issues with sugars. For many months, I did not even do well with AIP compliant natural sugars like maple syrup and honey. And I needed to limit fruit for months too. I do pretty well with honey and maple syrup now, but I do not eat it much. I can eat more fruit now as well. Yay for healing! I learn the same HUGE lesson since starting AIP...listen to my body and every body is different. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and insight!
I’m so glad I found you. I’m 21 and was diagnosed 2 years ago and I have nobody to talk to about hashimotos because nobody understands or knows much about it. I wish I knew you in real life 😂
Hi Ally! I'm so glad you found me too! I know that exact feeling and it's so hard!! You are not alone - there are so many of us and I'm so grateful we can connect online at least! I'm also on Instagram where I post almost daily - @shannanemrow. Feel free to reach out ❤️❤️. You got this!
Omg! Thank you so much for this video. I found you just yesterday, and I'm glad! I've been on AIP for 7 months now, all the time when I try to reintroduce a new food, it looks like nothing works for me:( the worst thing is I'm alone on that journey, no support at all :(
So glad I found you! 42 with Hashimoto's and struggling a LOT. Been dodging that AIP diet lol I will have to get on it. Thank you!!! Doctors here in OK just want to give you meds and thats it. Labs came back normal for first time in 5 years, still feel awful and can't lose weight. Insurance won't cover Functional Medicine. Appreciate your help!
You're welcome Melinda! It really can be so frustrating! Sending you so much love and support! I really like the book "Why do I have Thyroid Symptoms when my Lab Tests are Normal?" by Dr Kharrazian.
Thank you for sharing your journey! I also have hashimoto's but now my energy really got back to me, however, weight still won't go away no matter what I do, it's just so frustrating
You're welcome and my heart is with you! It can be so frustrating, but I encourage you to take things one step at a time and one day at a time. Big hugs!!
Thank you for your videos. I’ve watched a lot of them. They are so helpful! Today I just wanted to cry. I’ve been dealing with Hoshimotos for 25 years now. I’m just tired of the struggle. I’ve been on the Aip diet for 4 weeks now. I started feeling better the second week but have leveled off. I hope continuing will help me feel better. Thanks again for you videos.
I had the exact same thing where the doc said that yes I had Hashimoto’s but really there was no treatment, fortunately I’m on a diet protocol now as well as synthroid.
My PCP has started worrying about my weight. I am definitely overweight, I know that. I am on a lot of medications and know that Paxil causes weight gain. My life has gone just like yours, as far as working out, I worked full time, homeschooled and was in college at the same time. I worked out 2 hours per day. Now, I am very overweight and on 2 Antidepressants for PTSD. I'm so thankful to have heard your vlog today. I cannot ever be that person I was, I dont' want to be. I want to walk the park and not stay in bed for 2 days. I want to take a trip to Tampa and not stress about getting sick. I KNOW food is causing so much of this, I did Paleo for 3 weeks last year and lost 15 pounds. It wasn't a super super diet, I lost so much bloating. I've ordered what I think I need and will be starting AIP over the weekend. I've been eating gluten again and have no shut off for fullness. What did you do on AIP if you were really hungry? Until I can get that full feeling back-that's what I'm concerned about. Also, what did you drink? Thanks for you vlogs!
You're welcome Rhonda, I am happy to help. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story, and your insight. My heart is with you. It's so hard and frustrating. I am so excited you are starting AIP this weekend! I have an AIP start here page on my website with some tips for starting as well as many AIP articles. You can find it here: shannanemrow.com/start-here/. As far as what I drink on AIP. Hydration is huge. I aim to drink at least half of my body weight in ounces of water each day. Throughout the day; sipping rather than gulping. Staying hydrated will help flush toxins, aids in the healing process, helps you feel full (many times people think they are hungry but actually need to drink water), and so much more. Further signs of mild to moderate dehydration can mimic some autoimmune symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, headaches, and more. Other than water, I sometimes drink non caffeinated herbal tea and bone broth. Bone broth is easy to make and so healing. You can make a homemade soup with it if you aren't a fan of drinking it. I drank it daily when starting AIP. As far as eating enough to avoid hunger, make sure you are macrobalancing your meals. Meaning, include a protein, carbs in the form of veggies, and fats at every meal. The fat is going to help keep you satiated longer. Add a piece of fruit in, but be mindful of how you feel when adding fruit. Most newbies to AIP feel better when they limit fruit to 2-3 servings a day, and stick to berries and green apples, etc. Also, experiment with eating 3 larger meals a day or 5-6 smaller meals a day. See which option feels best. Cheering you on! Hugs!
Thank you for these videos. This one in particular. I’m two years in to RA and I have cervical Dystonia. Constantly pain . It’s hard. I’ve yet to find the right RA medication and so aside from the joint pain and swelling there’s side effects of meds… and weight gain… and in pandemic weight as well… well you get it. I just started researching AIP diet and I’m going for it! I just want to feel well. Not so tired I can’t get to the next room with out a rest. I’m starting Kevzara on Sunday and AIP on Monday. So if I do get better it will be tough to know which one worked. But I just need to feel well. Thank you for your honesty and sharing your experience s and tips and food etc. I’m grateful to find you here. I’m glad for you that you’re getting your life back. ❤️ I pray I do too. I hope I can do it. Coffee? Wah! But if I feel better , farewell coffee! I’m older at 55 but feel 85. But I’m ready for change and hope it works! Thank you, 💙blu
You're so welcome! I'm cheering you on and sending you so much love and support! Nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset can be such game changers! As can finding a medicine. You got this! If you need some extra help and support, my next 6 week AIP group coaching program starts August 1st and I go over all the ins and outs of AIP nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. I'd love to have you, here's where you can learn more: shannanemrow.com/courses. Also, there are some AIP coffee alternatives if you're interested. Here are a few of them: Coffig, Mellow Rooster, and Sip Herbals. Hopefully that helps ❤️❤️
@@ShannaNemrow I’m sorry I misssed this. I’ve been going through a lot. Since my last typing a 5.1 cm nodule was found on my thyroid. I am having a biopsy on sept 15…. Oh my. It’s kinda scary but I’m trying not to stress…. There are several smaller nodules on the right side as well. My thyroid levels have been normal. I had a hot nodule in the late 90’s and had radioactive iodine and then it was gone. Took synthroid for years but the last five my levels were good so my pcp took me off of that. Now i don’t know what to expect. I’m afraid about the biopsy, honestly. Also my RA doctor took me off of the kevzara after just a month bc my wbc took a big dive…. So i wont know for another week what she intends about that. Alll that being said maybe the next class i can check out and thank you so much for your reply. I truly appreciate it. ❤️ Laura
Excellent video! It's so hard to find good help. I have one step toward more difficult, in that I have had my thyroid removed. But I am really trying to conquer the weight issue. Thank you for your helpful advice...
I just need to say thank you. I didn't know how much I needed this today. I am so hard on myself, and I just appreciate the words you said in this video.
Thank you for your testimony. It's a rare one, in its depth. Worthwhile. Wish you much health, much happiness. (Me, i'm also an Hashimoto diagnosed one, with a very different path, feeling very balanced at the moment, very attentive+relaxed. Besides the prescripted medication, i pointed much on nutrition)
I am in the same cycle that you were in. Weighing myself every day, stressing over 1 pound here, 2 pounds there. I need to focus on my health so I'm going to try the AIP diet. Thank you for the video. This gives me hope.
Thank you Shanna! It's already been 1 week and I've lost 9.2lbs so far. I've been stuffing my face with AIP foods and been feeling like I'm probably gaining weight but the opposite is true... and I feel so much less bloated. Game changer.
What is AIP?? I've had thyroid issues for about 10 years and just this week I had my first ultrasound and learned I have hashimotos auto immune disease I have been gaining weight like crazy and I'm at my heaviest I need help I've tried many diets but none of them work
So AIP is the autoimmune protocol. It's a special healing diet designed to help people with autoimmune diseases, like Hashimoto's. It's worked wonders for me. I have lots of videos on AIP. Here is a great place to start: shannanemrow.com/the-autoimmune-protocol/ or here: shannanemrow.com/start-here/
Thank you 🙏🏼 thank you 🙏🏼 made me cry at the end with your empathy. Gees this journey is exhausting and a big kick in the self esteem. I WILL try this diet and get myself some energy. Very inspirational.
I exercise a lot and I got intolerant. I ran 3 miles a day. I got real sick. I have other autoimmune diseases several in fact. My bloods were low and we didn’t know why. I get maybe that’s what was wrong. I gained from 117 to 136 in 2 months. My dr always checks my thyroid because I have sub clinical hyperthyroidism. It’s been fine. No one ever did the antibodies test in me. I just had a dr that did and I have high TPO. I tried my best to keep moving as much as I could during this time. I didn’t want to get degenerative. I’m made through and am building back up now but I just found out about this antibodies and I not sure what we will do with it.
Mine is the opposite. Down to 100 lbs now and i cant stop losing. I cant get enough calories on AIP to sustain my weight. I ended up reintroducing walnuts and coconut milk and that has been enough to stabalize and maintain.
Thank you for sharing! I am so glad you brought that up...I will say the volume of food I eat since starting AIP increased quite a bit. I also make sure I eat plenty of healthy fats every day. Coconut milk is AIP elimination phase compliant, and great to include for those of us who do well with coconut. So glad you were able to reintroduce walnuts! Hopefully you will be able to reintroduce more nuts and seeds, etc with time.
@@Spooky.beepboop Yes, I said above that coconut milk is allowed on AIP elimination phase. However, there are some people on the autoimmune protocol who do not tolerate coconut either at all or only in limited quantities.
We are trying for a 2nd child and it looks like my 1st pregnancy kicked off the Hashimoto's for me. and i'm losing the pregnancies around 6weeks constantly... will try to give AIP a go and see where we get. unfortunately GP is not helpful and told me i'm not gonna be taken seriously as i already had a child. :(
Thanks so much I needed and felt your love and support and also your wisdom and experience with auto immune stuff like Hashimoto’s. I will check out AIP
You're welcome! I am so glad! Big hugs! If you are new to AIP, I have lots of free resources on my website shannanemrow.com. Also, I just announced my new AIP online course and group coaching program. It starts on March 30th and you can read more about it here/ enroll here shanna-nemrow-a1b5.mykajabi.com/offers/A6aDMU3m/checkout.
Would you mind talking about how they diagnosed you even though it wasn’t severe enough bloodwork wise to need medicine? I suspect very highly that I’m in a similar spot- not sure what to do from here. 😂
Heavy exercise and me are a big no no! The more I did the worse I felt. It's kind of like my system knew it was sick and was trying to stop me from hurting it. 😪
I lost 30lbs in 30 days with AIP my mom was so concerned lol! I did not workout during this time either, I have Hashimoto’s and was having a hard time getting pregnant. Not long after this I was able to conceive.
great video!! hopefully at some point you can make a video about how to gain healthy weight on the aip diet... since there are a lot of people who are underweight on aip diet due to their chronic illness.
Did you get yearly flu vaccines? I have almost exactly your explanation of what has happened to you. It happened after my second child. Gradually starting slow at early 30’s getting extremely bad around 35 and up, it is ridiculous! And I am furious!
Thank you for sharing this, food is defenetly the key...but...what about those of us, who want to gain kilos? I have lost too much and i cant get my muscles and kilos back...i woul be glad, if there is anyone among comments, who has lost kilos and has some answers... Thanks
I have just started AIP after years of doing paleo but still having lots of digestive issues and thyroid problems. I think the hardest part for me is the anxiety over not being able to eat very many things...I have a history of eating disorders and the feeling of restriction tends to trigger me. I also would like to lose about 15 lbs but don’t want to try so hard to lose weight that I take away from the diet...any suggestions?
Hi there Joy! So I'd highly recommend working with an AIP coach or a nutritional therapy practitioner who specializes in AIP if possible, in addition to your medical team. I personally think it's important to be very mindful of your history of eating disorders when navigating any kind of healing diet. The goal of a healing protocol like AIP is to find relief from autoimmune symptoms, but if the protocol is causing stress and triggering you, it can do more harm and may even actually trigger more symptoms. So generally speaking, I find it's important to find someone who can professionally help and support you when there's a history of eating disorders and the AIP is triggering them. Sending you lots of love and support!
Hi Naomi! So the elimination phase of the AIP generally lasts 30-90 days depending on the person. I was at my rock bottom when I started so I was on elimination phase for longer. Then I reintroduced many foods and today I have many reintroductions.
Thank you so much for this video. I've been having such an incredible struggle trying to lose 15 pounds that I gained over the past year with Hashimoto's. I want to try the AIP diet but looking at it seems so daunting... I'm vegetarian and it seems like every source of vegetarian protein is a no-no. Do I start re-introducing meat?
You're welcome Emily! I'm so glad it's helpful! So a couple of things: #1 - you don't have to go all in on AIP at once. You can transition in stages as slowly as you need to. Also, I have a 30-day program if you help or support if you decide to go AIP. #2 - So if you are a vegetarian, I'd love to point you to Dr. Terry Wahls who used to be a vegetarian but transitioned to eating meat again due to her autoimmune disease/health. Her Wahls protocol has different levels and one of the levels does accommodate for vegetarians and could be helpful for you. The Wahls Protocol does have similarities to the AIP diet. Dr. Wahls has a great website and book - I actually have a UA-cam video where I interviewed her too. I love her! Let me know if you have any questions. Cheering you on!
I had lost 35lbs on keto and plateaued. Then I got diagnosed with Hashimoto's and switched to AIP and stopped counting calories and carbs. I then just ate whatever was allowed and have lost 15lbs more with no exercise😀👍🏻 I believe preservatives and artificial sugars are my biggest triggers. Love your videos!
Thank you so much for sharing Marcela! Congrats on your victories! So happy for you. I so relate to what you shared. Preservatives, artificial ingredients, and artificial sugars can wreak havoc on health, and I felt so much better after eliminating them. I should've mentioned it in the video, but I don't count calories or carbs either. I stopped when I started AIP. I appreciate you mentioning that.
Do you take any medications for your condition? I am really trying not to take that path. I want to try to heal naturally. Is this possible in your opinion or is medication necessary? Thanks Chrissy
Hi Chrissy! So I do not take any medications. When I was diagnosed over two years ago, my endocrinologist thought I'd need to be on medication shortly and told me to come back in a few months for testing. I changed my nutrition and lifestyle, and have gone back a number of times for testing. So far, I haven't needed medication. With that said, everyone is different. If I needed to take medication, I would take it. I'm not anti doctor. But I am a big proponent of nutrition and lifestyle as medicine too. I do recommend working closely with a functional medical doctor or your medical team, but there is such power in nutrition and lifestyle and mindset. It's not easy but it's worth it.
I switched to an all dairy diet because I can’t eat veggies, fruits, starch or grain anymore except cereal and pasta. My stomach can’t take it. My hashimoto affected my digestion so I’m limited in what I can eat now 😢
My heart is with you Crystal! That sounds so hard! I highly recommend working with a functional med doctor if at all possible. Some of them do accept insurance. You can find a directory on this site: ifm.org. Big hugs! Hang in there ❤❤❤
Shanna Nemrow Thank you. Sadly I have no insurance due to COVID-19 so I can’t see any doctors but once I have a job with insurance I plan to get back with my nutritionist to get a healthy meal plan.
I really want to lose fat because the fat from hypothyroid is really beginning to cause issues with my organs. So I kind of have to lose weight.. idk. It’s like a catch 22. I literally gained 24 pounds in 1.5 weeks last month.
My heart is with you! It's so hard. I highly recommend working with your medical team for lab work and testing, then beyond that if you've tried AIP or another healing protocol for 30-90 days and not seeing improvement, it can be helpful to troubleshoot with a functional medical doctor (ifm.org) or a nutritional therapy practitioner (I do offer remote one on one coaching if you are looking for someone). I'm sending you lots of love and support! It's so hard!
@@ShannaNemrow thank you so much! I actually have never been consistent with AIP, I come from a family that is very big on rice , grains, tomato, and peppers, so I always fail at it. But I’ve finally consistently cut out gluten for 3 weeks and I feel better! But my antibodies are taking forever to go down. With that being the case, I will surely subscribe and look at the links in your bio to see more about your coaching services!
Thanks Hun I feel like you have spoken from me ,nobody understands what I feel like and my body is always in so much pain are you on fab and what is your email address hun x
I've never taken thyroid medicine to date. Although my antibodies were elevated, my thyroid levels were such that I did not need medicine yet. My doctor thought I'd need it within months, but I changed my nutrition and lifestyle and haven't needed it so far. It's been two years.
How could anyone dislike this video? I wish I could like it 30 times! Thank you for sharing your journey. I needed to hear everything you said.
LOL - thank you SO much Bethany! And you're welcome, it's truly my honor. Not everyone is going to like me or my story or what I have to say....and that's okay. ❤️❤️❤️
I too was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis AND before I was diagnosed, I too couldn't understand why I was eating only one tiny meal per day (mostly a small piece of chicken or pork with a baked potato) and after eating like this for months, I was still about 15 lbs. overweight.(I understood that losing weight is more difficult as one ages... but I didn't expect having to eat such tiny amounts of food and not shedding any pounds.) All I can say is, I am feeling okay and so long as I don't eat in excess, I'll continue doing what I'm doing. Sad that I can't pig out like I used to... but so long as I'm healthy, I'm happy. Now, I am taking Levothyroxine and it wasn't working very well until I accompanied it with zinc. The zinc made all the difference in the world! Also, I take two tablespoonfuls of turmeric (once in the morning, once at night). The Turmeric is so important for keeping the inflammation controlled... it helps me immensely and I suggest you try it! Thank you for this very informative video, and I wish you great health!
How to take it please? Thanks 😊
This is the best testimonial for dealing with auto immunity I’ve ever seen. Smart young woman!
I have had Hashimotos for a little over 10 yrs and now I'm 49 and in menopause so it's even harder to try to keep weight off. Nobody really talks about menopause so I'm just going to say "Ladies watch out"!😢
Why is this my life? My story is almost EXACTLY like yours and so many of us. Thank you, thank you!!
Literally in tears. Grieving myself, but also happy that I found some answers here. God help me.
Sending you so much love and support Veronika!
Well, if you strength train you will gain healthy weight, which people have to keep in mind. Gaining fat is not the same as building muscle. Cardio makes you lose fat AND muscle (but strengthens the heart), because the stress causes your body to achieve flee-mode, instead of fight-mode as with strength training.
So if you have hashimotos, don't only focus on the weight, but how you can improve the ratios in that weight too! An example: someone weighs 70kgs and loses 10kgs of fat and muscle because of increased cardio, they might lose more muscle than fat, which in turn lowers the basic metabolic rate (just look at marathon runners!) But if one would stay at 70 and increase strength training, one might not lose weight but build muscle and lose fat, which would make your BMR go up, resulting in easier weight (fat) loss in the long run. Muscle is what we wanna keep, fat not as much, for better health.
So don't just look at BMI or obsess total weight! Instead, look at your fat percentage and try to maintain your healthy muscle weight!
Thank you do much this video...I am going through all of this right now...as I am writing this I am in tears...I am 61 yrs of age...I know I am getting older but I want to live again before I leave this earth...I have gained about 40lbs in 4 mos...I am so uncomfortable...I can hardly do anything for myself(scary)my whole body cramps up on me...I do excessive stretching in my sleep at night, my snoring is bad...all of these things started a year ago...talk to Dr. about it...and it is like nothing...I cry and pray...pray and cry and yet trying to stay strong in the midst of what is going on in the world today...I will be trying this along with intermittent fasting...Thank you so much for sharing and may God's light continue to shine upon you...Keep sharing because their is hope in your sharing🙂🙏
You're welcome! Thank you so much for sharing Lillie! You are still young, and have so much life to live! I am SO proud of you for taking your health into your own hands, and for making the changes you feel inspired to make! Thank you for your kindness and support! Praying for you as you embark upon your wellness journey! If you need extra help, I have lots of free articles on my website (shannanemrow.com), an online course (shanna-nemrow-a1b5.mykajabi.com/aip-1-2-3-1) and I also work one on one with clients (I am a functional nutritional therapy practitioner). Feel free to email me at hello@shannanemrow.com for more info on working with me one on one. I am cheering you on!
Lillie M. Davis oh my goodness I feel the same. Just turned 52 on Wednesday and feel 92, my body aches so bad and I stretch like like crazy every night.. you are the first one I’ve ever heard say that..I’ve gained 43 pounds in the last 6 months.it all seems to be in my stomach , I’m so depressed. I have GOT to get this weight off. I’m also dealing with insomnia and hot and cold issues.. This whole thing sucks badly. Looks like I better give this aip diet a whirl... ugggg I hate diets..but this is awful. Good luck everyone
@@PurpleGirl0603 My heart is with you! I struggled with those same issues when I was at my worst! I wouldn't wish it on anyone! As restrictive as the AIP diet may seem, it really is what freed me...freed me from so many of my symptoms! I am sending you so much love and support! Reach out anytime. Xo, Shanna PS - if you need extra help or support, I offer two options for AIP online course. One with a group coaching add on starting June 1st: shanna-nemrow-a1b5.mykajabi.com/aip-1-2-3 and one that is self paced: shanna-nemrow-a1b5.mykajabi.com/aip-1-2-3-1. I also have lots of free AIP articles on my website shannanemrow.com and here on my UA-cam channel. You got this :)
Shanna Nemrow Hi Shanna, I feel like you’re number one stalker at the moment 😍 I have been binge watching all of your videos most of the weekend and I have your website bookmarked, I have liked you on Facebook and Instagram. You have already been such a great help and I haven’t even started. I just got off Amazon where I ordered all of my glass containers, my sleep mask and a few other things. I would not doubt that in time you may see me in one of your courses. Thank you for all that you do for the rest of us who feel like we are dying. I am so blessed and thank God that I came across your channel. 💜💕💜💕
@@PurpleGirl0603 Awwww, thank you so much for sharing all of that with me!! It is truly an honor!! YOU are why I do what I do. I was there. I remember. It's horrible. So I share. And it makes my heart so happy to hear it is helpful! So grateful and honored to connect with you! Cannot wait to hear where your journey takes you from here...it's gonna be good!! xoxoxo
This was so great. I have Graves disease as well as other AI diseases like Cavitating Lymph Node Syndrome and Celiacs. I too went through the grieving process. For 3 decades I had a high white blood cell count and the doctors dismissed it because otherwise I was healthy and active. Much of my conditions were well hidden as they were under control by my healthy lifestyle. But once something really bad happened to my mother and me, my body crashed because of the stress and I lost the life I knew. But now today I see the silver lining to the entire experiences. I am not happy something bad happened to my mother and I at the hands of a very bad person, but I am thankful for that person as I was going through life completely exposed to very dangerous gram negative bacteria that could kill or disfigure me very badly. (sepsis) Without that stress induced attack on my body, who knows how long I would have gone on not knowing. Now, almost 2 years on, I am nearing remission and slowly getting my life back. This time last year I could not even lift a shovel to garden. Today I planted 20 trees. I was able to use a weed whacker without losing my grip or the feeling in my arms. That brings me so much joy.
Saying that, what brought me to this video was my weight. I have been a steady size 4 or less for my entire life and now I too cannot lose those pesky 10 lbs. :) I do want to lose the weight - I will not lie about that. But I do also understand completely what you mean by the importance of knowing when to rest. Sometimes I have to approach it as what I NEED to do if I want to have the energy later, when my body is ready, to workout and be as active as I want to be. Like my doctor said - medications are good but only can do so much. The rest is eating well, cutting out the sugar and processed foods, cutting out as much stress as possible, sleep and exercise.
So beautifully said and I cannot thank you enough for sharing your story! You've been through so much, and your perspective and mindset is inspiring! I hope you keep sharing your story, there are so many people who need to hear it! I am sending you so much love and support, and cheering you on. Such an honor to connect with you!
@@ShannaNemrow , Thank YOU Shanna. Thank you for being so selfless by being honest about what you went through and what truly helped. There are so may gimmicks out there, especially in the health and wellness world. To hear one person with an IA condition talk about what worked for them in the real world really does help. Stay safe and well. x
This was extremely helpful. I was diagnosed with Hashis a year ago and went Gluten/Dairy free. I am finding I am still struggling and now planning on doing AIP. Your video really spoke to me. You addressed so many things I am feeling now! Thank you!
Hi Jennifer! You're welcome, and thank you for sharing - I am honored! Sending you lots of love and support - you soooo got this!
First time in 14 years I truly feel like someone else knows my journey with Hashimotos 💝 thank you so much!!!!! 💝 I weighed myself just before discovering your video, naked, no glasses or scrunchie, anything to see a lesser number. My weight was 100g higher ... again. i checked the scales with a spirit level, to make sure it was giving an accurate weight 😮 I lost 24kg in 2021 by loving myself, and trusting i was enough and enjoying clean living. I've since put 12kg back on. Today i realised why. I started doubting myself, because my GP thought i was taking too much levothyroxine to lose weight, she didn't seem to believe i had lost weight by clean living. I lost weight because I chose to love myself, and ironically i have gained weight worrying about my GP's false understanding. Being alone in this journey is the hard part. Thank you for reminding me that self compassion, belief in yourself and clean living IS the life i love. Naked, with spirit level in hand, was a paradigm shift moment, time to accept myself, in this moment, not chase an elusive number. I choose self compassion, health and joy, it does make me happy. From now on i'm focussing on meditation, gratitude, clean diet, daily strolls and slowly building strength with gentle bodyweight-bearing exercises (lovely to use this weight in a positive way 😊). Rather than worrying about this body, it's time to ENJOY LIVING ... WITH it. Thanks again for sharing your journey, you are awesome 💝
I too have hashimotos & I'm thrilled that I'm in what my dr considers "remission". I went straight from aip to carnivore & I feel great!
I have to say that I laughed out loud when you said you didnt know there were aip snacks and treats. ME TOO! Ive lost 60 pounds just by aip foods alone. I was eating to stop my pain too before I started aip. I am still on the reintroduction phase. Every time I add a new food back in, I try to weigh myself that week. To see if its causing inflammation, as I have a problem with that. I may add a few snacks in here. I have a huge problem with fake sugars.. and even from high sugar fruits. I need to limit that as well. So biggest thing I have learned from aip? Learning to listen to my body! Bless you for always sharing yourself with us.
LOL - you're the first person I've met who also had no idea about AIP treats and snacks! And I so relate to having issues with sugars. For many months, I did not even do well with AIP compliant natural sugars like maple syrup and honey. And I needed to limit fruit for months too. I do pretty well with honey and maple syrup now, but I do not eat it much. I can eat more fruit now as well. Yay for healing! I learn the same HUGE lesson since starting AIP...listen to my body and every body is different. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and insight!
Pam, what are your favorite AIP snacks. Any that you can recommend for movie night?
I’m so glad I found you. I’m 21 and was diagnosed 2 years ago and I have nobody to talk to about hashimotos because nobody understands or knows much about it. I wish I knew you in real life 😂
Hi Ally! I'm so glad you found me too! I know that exact feeling and it's so hard!! You are not alone - there are so many of us and I'm so grateful we can connect online at least! I'm also on Instagram where I post almost daily - @shannanemrow. Feel free to reach out ❤️❤️. You got this!
Omg! Thank you so much for this video. I found you just yesterday, and I'm glad! I've been on AIP for 7 months now, all the time when I try to reintroduce a new food, it looks like nothing works for me:( the worst thing is I'm alone on that journey, no support at all :(
So glad I found you! 42 with Hashimoto's and struggling a LOT. Been dodging that AIP diet lol I will have to get on it. Thank you!!! Doctors here in OK just want to give you meds and thats it. Labs came back normal for first time in 5 years, still feel awful and can't lose weight. Insurance won't cover Functional Medicine. Appreciate your help!
You're welcome Melinda! It really can be so frustrating! Sending you so much love and support! I really like the book "Why do I have Thyroid Symptoms when my Lab Tests are Normal?" by Dr Kharrazian.
Thank you for sharing your journey! I also have hashimoto's but now my energy really got back to me, however, weight still won't go away no matter what I do, it's just so frustrating
You're welcome and my heart is with you! It can be so frustrating, but I encourage you to take things one step at a time and one day at a time. Big hugs!!
It's the same with me.
Thank you for your videos. I’ve watched a lot of them. They are so helpful! Today I just wanted to cry. I’ve been dealing with Hoshimotos for 25 years now. I’m just tired of the struggle.
I’ve been on the Aip diet for 4 weeks now. I started feeling better the second week but have leveled off. I hope continuing will help me feel better. Thanks again for you videos.
I had the exact same thing where the doc said that yes I had Hashimoto’s but really there was no treatment, fortunately I’m on a diet protocol now as well as synthroid.
My PCP has started worrying about my weight. I am definitely overweight, I know that. I am on a lot of medications and know that Paxil causes weight gain. My life has gone just like yours, as far as working out, I worked full time, homeschooled and was in college at the same time. I worked out 2 hours per day. Now, I am very overweight and on 2 Antidepressants for PTSD. I'm so thankful to have heard your vlog today. I cannot ever be that person I was, I dont' want to be. I want to walk the park and not stay in bed for 2 days. I want to take a trip to Tampa and not stress about getting sick. I KNOW food is causing so much of this, I did Paleo for 3 weeks last year and lost 15 pounds. It wasn't a super super diet, I lost so much bloating. I've ordered what I think I need and will be starting AIP over the weekend. I've been eating gluten again and have no shut off for fullness. What did you do on AIP if you were really hungry? Until I can get that full feeling back-that's what I'm concerned about. Also, what did you drink? Thanks for you vlogs!
You're welcome Rhonda, I am happy to help. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story, and your insight. My heart is with you. It's so hard and frustrating. I am so excited you are starting AIP this weekend! I have an AIP start here page on my website with some tips for starting as well as many AIP articles. You can find it here: shannanemrow.com/start-here/. As far as what I drink on AIP. Hydration is huge. I aim to drink at least half of my body weight in ounces of water each day. Throughout the day; sipping rather than gulping. Staying hydrated will help flush toxins, aids in the healing process, helps you feel full (many times people think they are hungry but actually need to drink water), and so much more. Further signs of mild to moderate dehydration can mimic some autoimmune symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, headaches, and more. Other than water, I sometimes drink non caffeinated herbal tea and bone broth. Bone broth is easy to make and so healing. You can make a homemade soup with it if you aren't a fan of drinking it. I drank it daily when starting AIP. As far as eating enough to avoid hunger, make sure you are macrobalancing your meals. Meaning, include a protein, carbs in the form of veggies, and fats at every meal. The fat is going to help keep you satiated longer. Add a piece of fruit in, but be mindful of how you feel when adding fruit. Most newbies to AIP feel better when they limit fruit to 2-3 servings a day, and stick to berries and green apples, etc. Also, experiment with eating 3 larger meals a day or 5-6 smaller meals a day. See which option feels best. Cheering you on! Hugs!
Thank you for these videos. This one in particular. I’m two years in to RA and I have cervical Dystonia. Constantly pain . It’s hard. I’ve yet to find the right RA medication and so aside from the joint pain and swelling there’s side effects of meds… and weight gain… and in pandemic weight as well… well you get it. I just started researching AIP diet and I’m going for it! I just want to feel well. Not so tired I can’t get to the next room with out a rest. I’m starting Kevzara on Sunday and AIP on Monday. So if I do get better it will be tough to know which one worked. But I just need to feel well. Thank you for your honesty and sharing your experience s and tips and food etc. I’m grateful to find you here. I’m glad for you that you’re getting your life back. ❤️
I pray I do too. I hope I can do it. Coffee? Wah! But if I feel better , farewell coffee!
I’m older at 55 but feel 85. But I’m ready for change and hope it works! Thank you, 💙blu
You're so welcome! I'm cheering you on and sending you so much love and support! Nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset can be such game changers! As can finding a medicine. You got this! If you need some extra help and support, my next 6 week AIP group coaching program starts August 1st and I go over all the ins and outs of AIP nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. I'd love to have you, here's where you can learn more: shannanemrow.com/courses. Also, there are some AIP coffee alternatives if you're interested. Here are a few of them: Coffig, Mellow Rooster, and Sip Herbals. Hopefully that helps ❤️❤️
@@ShannaNemrow I’m sorry I misssed this. I’ve been going through a lot. Since my last typing a 5.1 cm nodule was found on my thyroid. I am having a biopsy on sept 15…. Oh my. It’s kinda scary but I’m trying not to stress…. There are several smaller nodules on the right side as well. My thyroid levels have been normal. I had a hot nodule in the late 90’s and had radioactive iodine and then it was gone. Took synthroid for years but the last five my levels were good so my pcp took me off of that. Now i don’t know what to expect. I’m afraid about the biopsy, honestly. Also my RA doctor took me off of the kevzara after just a month bc my wbc took a big dive…. So i wont know for another week what she intends about that. Alll that being said maybe the next class i can check out and thank you so much for your reply. I truly appreciate it. ❤️ Laura
Excellent video! It's so hard to find good help. I have one step toward more difficult, in that I have had my thyroid removed. But I am really trying to conquer the weight issue. Thank you for your helpful advice...
I just need to say thank you. I didn't know how much I needed this today. I am so hard on myself, and I just appreciate the words you said in this video.
You're welcome Madison, big big hugs! Sending you so much love and support!
Thank you for your testimony. It's a rare one, in its depth. Worthwhile. Wish you much health, much happiness.
(Me, i'm also an Hashimoto diagnosed one, with a very different path, feeling very balanced at the moment, very attentive+relaxed. Besides the prescripted medication, i pointed much on nutrition)
I am in the same cycle that you were in. Weighing myself every day, stressing over 1 pound here, 2 pounds there. I need to focus on my health so I'm going to try the AIP diet. Thank you for the video. This gives me hope.
You're welcome! Cheering you on!
Thank you Shanna! It's already been 1 week and I've lost 9.2lbs so far. I've been stuffing my face with AIP foods and been feeling like I'm probably gaining weight but the opposite is true... and I feel so much less bloated. Game changer.
Three weeks now and I've lost 17lbs. I'm eating mostly hamburgers with no buns, banana, dried plantains, kimchi, coconut chips, chicken.
I would eat sweet potatoes but they make me feel terrible so I'm avoiding them. Eating bacon as well.
What is AIP?? I've had thyroid issues for about 10 years and just this week I had my first ultrasound and learned I have hashimotos auto immune disease I have been gaining weight like crazy and I'm at my heaviest I need help I've tried many diets but none of them work
So AIP is the autoimmune protocol. It's a special healing diet designed to help people with autoimmune diseases, like Hashimoto's. It's worked wonders for me. I have lots of videos on AIP. Here is a great place to start: shannanemrow.com/the-autoimmune-protocol/ or here: shannanemrow.com/start-here/
@@ShannaNemrow Thank you so much for your advice I appreciate it alot🤗
@@melissabarraza3862 You're so welcome, feel free to reach out anytime :)
Great video! I wish I had questioned more through the years. Doctors would say I was fine with my T4 despite my hashimotos symptoms & concerns.
Thank you Jennifer! I feel you. So grateful we know what we know now.
Thank you 🙏🏼 thank you 🙏🏼 made me cry at the end with your empathy.
Gees this journey is exhausting and a big kick in the self esteem.
I WILL try this diet and get myself some energy. Very inspirational.
You're so welcome Carey! I'm sending you so much love and support! You so got this!
I exercise a lot and I got intolerant. I ran 3 miles a day. I got real sick. I have other autoimmune diseases several in fact. My bloods were low and we didn’t know why. I get maybe that’s what was wrong. I gained from 117 to 136 in 2 months. My dr always checks my thyroid because I have sub clinical hyperthyroidism. It’s been fine. No one ever did the antibodies test in me. I just had a dr that did and I have high TPO. I tried my best to keep moving as much as I could during this time. I didn’t want to get degenerative. I’m made through and am building back up now but I just found out about this antibodies and I not sure what we will do with it.
Thanks for this. It's so helpful and validating. I appreciate you sharing this information. 😊💕
You're welcome, I'm so glad it's helpful! Big hugs!
I e been there too. I’m still not there yet. I stopped doing exercises for a yr. I would walk here and there, but really trying to get better.
You'll get there! I need to do an updated video...my exercise intolerance has improved drastically this year ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing your journey feel less alone in the journey
Mine is the opposite. Down to 100 lbs now and i cant stop losing. I cant get enough calories on AIP to sustain my weight. I ended up reintroducing walnuts and coconut milk and that has been enough to stabalize and maintain.
Thank you for sharing! I am so glad you brought that up...I will say the volume of food I eat since starting AIP increased quite a bit. I also make sure I eat plenty of healthy fats every day. Coconut milk is AIP elimination phase compliant, and great to include for those of us who do well with coconut. So glad you were able to reintroduce walnuts! Hopefully you will be able to reintroduce more nuts and seeds, etc with time.
Coconut milk is recommended on AIP, so you’re not breaking it by adding it. In fact, it’s considered highly nutrition dense with no interaction.
@@Spooky.beepboop Yes, I said above that coconut milk is allowed on AIP elimination phase. However, there are some people on the autoimmune protocol who do not tolerate coconut either at all or only in limited quantities.
We are trying for a 2nd child and it looks like my 1st pregnancy kicked off the Hashimoto's for me. and i'm losing the pregnancies around 6weeks constantly... will try to give AIP a go and see where we get. unfortunately GP is not helpful and told me i'm not gonna be taken seriously as i already had a child. :(
Thanks so much
I needed and felt your love and support and also your wisdom and experience with auto immune stuff like Hashimoto’s. I will check out AIP
You're welcome! I am so glad! Big hugs! If you are new to AIP, I have lots of free resources on my website shannanemrow.com. Also, I just announced my new AIP online course and group coaching program. It starts on March 30th and you can read more about it here/ enroll here shanna-nemrow-a1b5.mykajabi.com/offers/A6aDMU3m/checkout.
Would you mind talking about how they diagnosed you even though it wasn’t severe enough bloodwork wise to need medicine? I suspect very highly that I’m in a similar spot- not sure what to do from here. 😂
Heavy exercise and me are a big no no! The more I did the worse I felt. It's kind of like my system knew it was sick and was trying to stop me from hurting it. 😪
I feel you Stephanie! It's so important to listen to our bodies ❤️
I lost 30lbs in 30 days with AIP my mom was so concerned lol! I did not workout during this time either, I have Hashimoto’s and was having a hard time getting pregnant. Not long after this I was able to conceive.
I love your story. ♥️ Thank your for sharing.
You're welcome Rasheda and thank you for being here! ❤️ Cheering you on!
great video!! hopefully at some point you can make a video about how to gain healthy weight on the aip diet... since there are a lot of people who are underweight on aip diet due to their chronic illness.
Thank you! And such a GREAT idea for a video! I'll add that to my list of videos to film and articles to write in 2020.
thanks for getting back to me. appreciate it!! ☺
@@Cutie4Coins You're welcome, I am happy to :)
I’m pretty sure you were speaking directly to me! 🤟🤯
Big hugs Heidi!
You are so kind🌸thank you 💖
You're welcome Louna! I hope you are doing well ❤️
Did you get yearly flu vaccines? I have almost exactly your explanation of what has happened to you. It happened after my second child. Gradually starting slow at early 30’s getting extremely bad around 35 and up, it is ridiculous! And I am furious!
Thank you for sharing this, food is defenetly the key...but...what about those of us, who want to gain kilos? I have lost too much and i cant get my muscles and kilos back...i woul be glad, if there is anyone among comments, who has lost kilos and has some answers... Thanks
I totally understand about the “one number”. That is me. The one or two pounds…I get it. That is me.
What the hell is AIP diet, u didn’t talk much about that
I have just started AIP after years of doing paleo but still having lots of digestive issues and thyroid problems. I think the hardest part for me is the anxiety over not being able to eat very many things...I have a history of eating disorders and the feeling of restriction tends to trigger me. I also would like to lose about 15 lbs but don’t want to try so hard to lose weight that I take away from the diet...any suggestions?
Hi there Joy! So I'd highly recommend working with an AIP coach or a nutritional therapy practitioner who specializes in AIP if possible, in addition to your medical team. I personally think it's important to be very mindful of your history of eating disorders when navigating any kind of healing diet. The goal of a healing protocol like AIP is to find relief from autoimmune symptoms, but if the protocol is causing stress and triggering you, it can do more harm and may even actually trigger more symptoms. So generally speaking, I find it's important to find someone who can professionally help and support you when there's a history of eating disorders and the AIP is triggering them. Sending you lots of love and support!
I lost inches on AIP, but not one lb……so frustrating.
Thanks for this info! Where is your sweater from? So cute!
You're welcome! I loooooove this sweater. We have a Lucky Brand Outlet store near us, and I bought it there in November. :)
Dam sounds like me, I weight myself every day and when I see my weight go up my day feels horrible.
Great video! Do you see AIP as a long term thing? Do you still eat AIP or did you slowly transition into introducing other foods again?
Hi Naomi! So the elimination phase of the AIP generally lasts 30-90 days depending on the person. I was at my rock bottom when I started so I was on elimination phase for longer. Then I reintroduced many foods and today I have many reintroductions.
Thank you so much for this video. I've been having such an incredible struggle trying to lose 15 pounds that I gained over the past year with Hashimoto's. I want to try the AIP diet but looking at it seems so daunting... I'm vegetarian and it seems like every source of vegetarian protein is a no-no. Do I start re-introducing meat?
You're welcome Emily! I'm so glad it's helpful! So a couple of things: #1 - you don't have to go all in on AIP at once. You can transition in stages as slowly as you need to. Also, I have a 30-day program if you help or support if you decide to go AIP. #2 - So if you are a vegetarian, I'd love to point you to Dr. Terry Wahls who used to be a vegetarian but transitioned to eating meat again due to her autoimmune disease/health. Her Wahls protocol has different levels and one of the levels does accommodate for vegetarians and could be helpful for you. The Wahls Protocol does have similarities to the AIP diet. Dr. Wahls has a great website and book - I actually have a UA-cam video where I interviewed her too. I love her! Let me know if you have any questions. Cheering you on!
I had lost 35lbs on keto and plateaued. Then I got diagnosed with Hashimoto's and switched to AIP and stopped counting calories and carbs. I then just ate whatever was allowed and have lost 15lbs more with no exercise😀👍🏻 I believe preservatives and artificial sugars are my biggest triggers.
Love your videos!
Thank you so much for sharing Marcela! Congrats on your victories! So happy for you. I so relate to what you shared. Preservatives, artificial ingredients, and artificial sugars can wreak havoc on health, and I felt so much better after eliminating them. I should've mentioned it in the video, but I don't count calories or carbs either. I stopped when I started AIP. I appreciate you mentioning that.
Keto wrecks your thyroid, probably caused your hashimotos
Do you take any medications for your condition? I am really trying not to take that path. I want to try to heal naturally. Is this possible in your opinion or is medication necessary?
Thanks Chrissy
Hi Chrissy! So I do not take any medications. When I was diagnosed over two years ago, my endocrinologist thought I'd need to be on medication shortly and told me to come back in a few months for testing. I changed my nutrition and lifestyle, and have gone back a number of times for testing. So far, I haven't needed medication. With that said, everyone is different. If I needed to take medication, I would take it. I'm not anti doctor. But I am a big proponent of nutrition and lifestyle as medicine too. I do recommend working closely with a functional medical doctor or your medical team, but there is such power in nutrition and lifestyle and mindset. It's not easy but it's worth it.
AIP , what is that please
I switched to an all dairy diet because I can’t eat veggies, fruits, starch or grain anymore except cereal and pasta. My stomach can’t take it. My hashimoto affected my digestion so I’m limited in what I can eat now 😢
My heart is with you Crystal! That sounds so hard! I highly recommend working with a functional med doctor if at all possible. Some of them do accept insurance. You can find a directory on this site: ifm.org. Big hugs! Hang in there ❤❤❤
Shanna Nemrow Thank you. Sadly I have no insurance due to COVID-19 so I can’t see any doctors but once I have a job with insurance I plan to get back with my nutritionist to get a healthy meal plan.
AIP is it dangerous diet cuz you barely eat anything the most you can eat is water air and grape
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I really want to lose fat because the fat from hypothyroid is really beginning to cause issues with my organs. So I kind of have to lose weight.. idk. It’s like a catch 22. I literally gained 24 pounds in 1.5 weeks last month.
My heart is with you! It's so hard. I highly recommend working with your medical team for lab work and testing, then beyond that if you've tried AIP or another healing protocol for 30-90 days and not seeing improvement, it can be helpful to troubleshoot with a functional medical doctor (ifm.org) or a nutritional therapy practitioner (I do offer remote one on one coaching if you are looking for someone). I'm sending you lots of love and support! It's so hard!
@@ShannaNemrow thank you so much! I actually have never been consistent with AIP, I come from a family that is very big on rice , grains, tomato, and peppers, so I always fail at it. But I’ve finally consistently cut out gluten for 3 weeks and I feel better! But my antibodies are taking forever to go down. With that being the case, I will surely subscribe and look at the links in your bio to see more about your coaching services!
I know how you feel.
Beautiful ❤
I cant do the AIP diet as I am an ethical vegan for many years and wont ever eat animals, so will just have to stay fat then :(
Thanks Hun I feel like you have spoken from me ,nobody understands what I feel like and my body is always in so much pain are you on fab and what is your email address hun x
You're welcome! Sending you lots of support! My email address is hello@shannanemrow.com.
Whats with doctors and their thinking food has no.impact to well being!
Right?! The good news is I hear more and more stories of doctors recommending healing nutrition protocols, but we've got a ways to go ;)
You are so sweet 💗
Thank you so very much Belen!
Have you considered carnivore?
Hi Barbara! So I have not, but I have a friend who did it for awhile.
Did you continue to still take your levothyroxine?
I've never taken thyroid medicine to date. Although my antibodies were elevated, my thyroid levels were such that I did not need medicine yet. My doctor thought I'd need it within months, but I changed my nutrition and lifestyle and haven't needed it so far. It's been two years.
Oh wow! Hey thank you for answering ! This helps me
@@turquoiseaquarian2210 You're welcome! Anytime ;)