Healthy Happy Hormones ~ Live Well. Eat Well.
Sonya Sullins~
Happy Healthy Hormones, Speaker, Coach
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Carbs tried to kill me... for real!Under great stress, not sleeping well, and just trying to get through an ugly phase in my life, I suddenly felt dizzy and sick. It was then that I found myself paralyzed on my basement floor after suffering a brain hemorrhage/stroke. I had no obvious (at the time) indicators that I was about to blow a gasket. I was on a cocktail of drugs created by my medical team with the honorable intention of keeping me alive, but the side effects were horrible. The trauma sent me into immediate (and early) menopause. I was in pain, and I was unsteady on my feet. I was often so dizzy that laying down was preferable to even sitting up. I took many naps.
Sadly,the weight was creeping on. I had relied on exercise to manage my weight before - and I could no longer do that. I used to cook my own food and stay away from processed food - and I could no longer do that (one-handed). Snacks became my go-to. Those seemingly innocent pretzels would turn out to be my nemesis! |
Bad eating habits became my normal - and I didn’t even realize it. I knew something had to change, but I didn’t know what to do. Calorie restriction, which is basically starvation, was making me miserable - and ironically, even fatter!
And, as it turns out, the weight gain was the least of my problems. It was a symptom of something worse.
And, as it turns out, the weight gain was the least of my problems. It was a symptom of something worse.
As a lifelong health and wellness advocate, and owner of a holistic practice, I have used my challenges to find solutions!
I really got in my groove with KETO - so let's start there!
What is a Ketogenic Diet or "Keto"?
- The ketogenic diet is a high fat, low carb and adequate protein diet. Many people experience weight and fat loss, as well as improvements in memory, focus and symptoms for a wide variety of ailments and diseases.
- While it’s grown in popularity in recent years, there are still many misconceptions on the diet, its health benefits and how it works. I want to help you learn what the ketogenic diet is, what you can and cannot eat, its various health benefits and objectives and which supplements can make your transition to keto easier.
- My clients often ask, “How can a high-fat diet be healthy?” Keto certainly goes against the low-fat diets of the 1970s to 1990s. However, new research has debunked the fat-makes-you-fat myth. Below, you’ll find out why.
Why Eat Fat instead of Carbs?
- The ketogenic diet, better known as keto, is a diet where you eat high amounts of fat and small amounts of carbs to enter ketosis. In ketosis, your body burns ketones (instead of glucose) for fuel, which provides numerous physiological benefits for your body.
- Why would you want to eat fat instead of carbs? When you eat high amounts of carbohydrates, these convert into glucose in the liver. This causes your body to produce insulin (commonly referred to as an insulin spike, leading to insulin resistance), to help transport glucose through your bloodstream.
- Glucose will always be your body’s preferred energy source. When glucose is present, your body will resist burning fat. By removing carbohydrates and replacing them with fat, you are forcing your body to burn that fat for fuel.
Just How Much Fat Should you eat?
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Wondering how to kickstart a healthy keto diet?
Have your tried to lose weight with no success?
Have you attempted to follow a low carb or keto diet to find out you were feeling awful?
Perhaps you weren't' receiving the right guide, tools and support.
Let me introduce you to an innovative program designed by the top Gurus in the Keto Industry.
The KETO KICKSTART program. A free tool for you to reach your weight goals the easy way... the Perfect Keto way.
Have you attempted to follow a low carb or keto diet to find out you were feeling awful?
Perhaps you weren't' receiving the right guide, tools and support.
Let me introduce you to an innovative program designed by the top Gurus in the Keto Industry.
The KETO KICKSTART program. A free tool for you to reach your weight goals the easy way... the Perfect Keto way.
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It has to start somewhere for everyone. Today I want to share with you the best resource I’ve seen so far on the internet to start keto.
Keto Kickstart is the doctor-developed program that will give you everything you need to start and stick to the ketogenic diet so you can take back your health, lose the extra pounds, regain your confidence and feel your absolute best. It’s written by the leadership at Perfect Keto, my friends Dr. Anthony Gustin , Chris Irvin and Jane Downes. They’ve helped literally 1000’s of folks crush their keto diet, and they compiled all their experience into this one month program. Best of all? It’s 100% FREE. |
What’s the big deal about Keto Kickstart?
It’s about HEALTHY keto. Not lazy keto, not dirty keto, but a clean, simple approach that works and you can always come back to. It’s not just food. Keto Kickstart emphasizes how to get great sleep, lower stress, move well and improve our well being.
The purpose of the Keto Kickstart is to bridge the gap between:
Point A) Wanting to get healthy, and
Point B) Actually doing it
Frequently, the problem is simply where to start. Keto Kickstart takes you step-by-step exactly how to start. This means,
The Keto Kickstart Cheat Sheet
The purpose of the Keto Kickstart is to bridge the gap between:
Point A) Wanting to get healthy, and
Point B) Actually doing it
Frequently, the problem is simply where to start. Keto Kickstart takes you step-by-step exactly how to start. This means,
The Keto Kickstart Cheat Sheet
- Keto Meal Planning Guide + Shopping List
- Keto-friendly Food Lists
- How To Stay Keto When Eating Out
- How To Stay Keto While Traveling
- Keto-friendly Supplements Guide
- Keto Lifestyle Guide
The Keto Kickstart is a free 30-day program conveniently delivered straight to your inbox that will walk you through everything you need to start and stick to the ketogenic diet the RIGHT way.
Many first-time keto-ers end up eating an unhealthy "keto" diet that keeps them from reaching their health goals.
With Keto Kickstart, going keto is easy, delicious, and healthy.
Sign up now - there’s literally no commitment and nothing to lose. Except inches, stress, tension, bad habits, etc.
See the new you in a month!
Many first-time keto-ers end up eating an unhealthy "keto" diet that keeps them from reaching their health goals.
With Keto Kickstart, going keto is easy, delicious, and healthy.
Sign up now - there’s literally no commitment and nothing to lose. Except inches, stress, tension, bad habits, etc.
See the new you in a month!
My Perfect Metabolism - Coaching Program for Happy Healthy Hormones
Not every body responds the same and each situation can be unique. There are challenging hiccups to push through when transitioning to the ketogenic lifestyle. That's where I come in! I can support you and answer your question to ensure you are successful and happy on this journey and that you truly do find your Perfect Metabolism.
Sign up for the Keto Kickstart program now, and then let's get to work! Keto works BEST with a support system. Usually, when we diet, we can't wait to hit our goal weight so we can dive back into the foods we have been depriving ourselves of. It's excruciating. And, it doesn't work for the long haul.
Instead, we are going to reprogram your genes back to where they should be - I like to call it a "factory reset". This means that you can achieve Perfect Metabolism! Instead of fueling your body with carbs (sugar), you become "fat adapted" and the cravings disappear as the fat melts away. This means that you use the energy in your own fat stores rather than the energy you get from the carbs you eat - which is really just glucose (sugar). Yuck!
When we rely on carbs we have intense cravings, we rarely feel satisfied, and we have to refuel often. Energy wanes, sleep is disturbed, and concentration and focus are gone. Basically, our metabolism is wrecked. Let's fix it!
Instead, we are going to reprogram your genes back to where they should be - I like to call it a "factory reset". This means that you can achieve Perfect Metabolism! Instead of fueling your body with carbs (sugar), you become "fat adapted" and the cravings disappear as the fat melts away. This means that you use the energy in your own fat stores rather than the energy you get from the carbs you eat - which is really just glucose (sugar). Yuck!
When we rely on carbs we have intense cravings, we rarely feel satisfied, and we have to refuel often. Energy wanes, sleep is disturbed, and concentration and focus are gone. Basically, our metabolism is wrecked. Let's fix it!
It fills me up to share with you what has worked for me. I have been down a long road with lots of dead ends, Maybe I can give you some shortcuts!Using my links cost you nothing. You receive top quality products and a small percentage of your purchase goes to support my work here. Thank you!
Save on Supplements to Ease your Transition into Ketosis |
Use this Frother to blend Nootropic, Ketone Base, Collagen, MCT Powder etc. |
Track your blood glucose and ketones so you stay on track and succeed!
Track your blood glucose and ketones so you stay on track and succeed!
One of the most common questions I get - and one of the most frustrating parts of ketosis - is "How do I know if I'm in ketosis"? Good question! The ketone urine strips, although convenient, are a waste. They are not accurate and cause my clients to worry needlessly and even make incorrect guesses about their progress. Once my clients start tracking OBJECTIVELY how they are doing (I suggest checking both blood glucose and ketones) they stop the plateau, gain confidence in this new lifestyle and lose the weight! *We go into more detail on this in my coaching program.
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 'The graphic shows the 5 Keys to Again Well that we track with your personalized and customized labs.
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Become Your Own Health Detective...
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Kettle & Fire Bone Broth for Gut Health and Keto
As it turns out, I was INCREDIBLY "insulin resistant" - which means losing weight if nearly impossible. There was so much damage at a deep cellular level within my body that after the initial loss of water weight (from removing evil carbs from my diet) I plateaued. Ugh! However, I knew going into this I was doing it for overall health. To rejuvenate my quickly aging body and brain...to get my quality of life back.
I incorporated IF, which is Intermittent Fasting. To make this easy and healthy, I added in Kettle & Fire Bone Broth and Slim+ by IDLife. First, let's talk about K&F Bone Broth.
I incorporated IF, which is Intermittent Fasting. To make this easy and healthy, I added in Kettle & Fire Bone Broth and Slim+ by IDLife. First, let's talk about K&F Bone Broth.
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Bone broth is made from animal bones and connective tissue that have been boiled into a broth and slow simmered for 10 to more than 20 hours with herbs, vegetables, and spices. So why is this seemingly simple liquid something you’d want to drink every day?
WHAT SOUNDS LIKE MEAT WATER IS PURE, LIQUID GOLD Even our hunter-gatherer ancestors realized that drinking bone broth was like striking nutritional gold, as its earliest version dates back over 2,500 years. Bone broth has a rich history of being used in traditional Chinese medicine as a digestive tonic, blood builder, and kidney strengthener due to the high collagen content, bioavailable minerals, anti-inflammatory amino acids, and healing compounds that can only be found in bones and connective tissue. What Makes Bone Broth So Healthy? Bone Broth is sought out by people around the world to deal with a wide variety of health issues and goals. Bones and connective tissue are storehouses for essential amino acids and minerals — which are lacking in many diets today. Bone Broth is also an invaluable source of protein, collagen and gelatin. Collagen is also found in your bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and teeth |
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This is the perfect way to heat single servings of Bone Broth!
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I love to open a carton of Bone Broth and pour into this cute little pot.
As it's heating, I add seasonings. I love pink salt, pepper, turmeric, and some italian seasoning. Get creative! I keep the top off of this little pot so I can keep an eye on it. When it's heated, just pour into a mug and sip...delicious! |
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