Awakening From Vegan Decline
I am a bilingual speech-language pathologist, published author, actor and spirit medium parenting three brilliant children—Seth, Sienna and Syler. After twelve fit, low-carb years and three successful pregnancies I chased digestive relief by embracing six years of strict veganism. Documentary promises of smoother digestion and medical advice from my gastroenterologist persuaded me that endless greens, grains and soy would restore bowel regularity damaged by years of laxative dependency.

The Hidden Cost Of Plant Exclusivity
Reality dismantled the promise. Constant bloat, deteriorating muscle tone despite resistance training, frizzy thinning hair, brittle nails and accelerating facial wrinkles exposed a diet bereft of saturated fat, vitamins D and K, omega-3 and bioavailable minerals. Mood swung between euphoria and depression; energy ricocheted then crashed. Skin aged faster than my non-vegan twin’s, yet I slashed calories and doubled workouts just to hold weight. My body told a harsh story: severe IBS, migraines, insulin resistance, leaky gut, tooth decay, thyroid slowdown, chronic inflammation and cognitive fog.

Exiting The Plant-Based Trap
June 2018 marked liberation. Armed with emerging metabolic research, I discarded veganism and reclaimed an animal-focused ketogenic template that soon matured into a keto-carnivore rhythm. Initial mentorship from ketogenic and keto-carnivore physicians and nutrition scientists revealed therapeutic victories in epilepsy, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cancer, PCOS and autoimmune diseases—all mediated by reducing sugar and restoring ancestral fat-to-protein ratios.

Scientific Perspectives That Reshaped My Plate
Vitamin-rich muscle meat and organ fare provide choline for brain resilience, B-12 for neurological integrity and heme iron for oxygen transport—nutrients dangerously scarce in plant-exclusive menus. Elevated sugar generates advanced glycation end products that drive premature skin aging, cognitive decline and systemic inflammation. High-fructose fruit and grain starch accelerate telomere shortening, shrinking youthful cellular reserves. Contrastingly, keto-carnivore macros lower insulin, stabilize leptin, extinguish inflammation and enable mitochondrial repair.

Rejuvenation Through Nutrient Density
Within weeks my digestive tract quieted. Over subsequent months hair regrew, nails strengthened and wrinkles softened as collagen synthesis revived. Depression melted into even-keeled optimism; brain fog cleared. Laboratory panels confirmed reversal of pre-diabetes, normalization of thyroid markers and a robust lipid profile. My immune system fortified: only two brief colds have challenged me since the transition despite constant exposure to sick students in schools.

Day-To-Day Nourishment And Movement
Ninety to one-hundred percent of my diet now flows from the animal kingdom. Morning begins with grass-fed butter, ghee or beef tallow accompanying coffee—often Swiss-water decaffeinated—to contain caffeine while preserving ritual. Meals feature rib-eye, ground beef, lamb, poultry, wild-caught fish and occasional eggs or cheese. Daily fat intake ranges 140–200 grams, delivering clean ketones and hormonal harmony. Intermittent fasting surfaces when convenient, yet three satiating meals frequently sustain optimal blood glucose and satiety.

Home training replaced hours in commercial gyms. Four to five resistance sessions weekly on a Pilates reformer and free weights combine with moderate cycling for cardiovascular health. Deliberate breathing between sets blunts cortisol. At forty-two I maintain a naturally lean, curvy physique—size 0, 114-118 pounds—without punishing cardio marathons.

Confronting Cholesterol Myths
Clinical data show high LDL unlinked to heart events when inflammation and calcium scores remain low. My coronary artery calcium test reads zero. Elevated HDL and low triglycerides reflect metabolic fitness, while sugar, not cholesterol, inflames arterial walls. Statins for numbers above 200 milligrams per deciliter perpetuate outdated ideology I refuse to follow.

Spiritual Growth And Ethical Sourcing
Contrary to claims that spiritual advancement requires veganism, my intuitive practice has only deepened since embracing animal fuel. I honor life by sourcing pasture-raised beef, free-range poultry and wild fish, mirroring indigenous respect for the circle of nourishment. One day my body will return to earth; until then I steward it through optimal nutrition.

Dispelling Misinformation, Embracing Evidence
Veganism’s popularity rests on media hype and epidemiological correlation, not controlled interventional proof. Brain-imaging studies reveal sixfold higher atrophy risk in B-12 deficient vegetarians. Choline scarcity undermines fetal neural development. Children fed vegan diets face stunted growth, cognitive deficits and in tragic cases death—legal systems increasingly recognize such neglect. Differential telomere attrition underscores sugar’s aging effect; removing fructose halts but cannot fully reverse dermal damage.

Advocacy And Community
Ex-vegans congregate in recovery forums, sharing nutrient-deficiency rescues and reminding newcomers that eighty percent eventually reintroduce meat. Researchers and clinicians—Fung, Noakes, Volek, Phinney, Mason, Berry, Ede, Westman and many others—publish rigorous evidence debunking old cholesterol paradigms and documenting keto-carnivore triumphs over metabolic syndrome, neurological degeneration and autoimmune torment.

Living Proof Of Metabolic Freedom
Today I juggle clinical speech therapy, authorship, film projects and motherhood with steady vitality. Supermarket aisles of processed grains hold no allure; steak, eggs and butter supply life. My children witness a mother centered, joyful and strong. The vegan label once defined me, yet clinging to it undermined the very wellness I sought. Research, experimentation and courage restored my health; keto-carnivore sustains it.

Invitation To Re-Examine Nutrition
​If frustration, fatigue or unexplained illness shadow your life, dare to question mainstream dietary dogma. Investigate controlled trials, ancestral patterns and biochemical pathways. Test the keto-carnivore template and grant your body time to heal. You may discover, as I did, that liberation lies not in restriction but in nutrient-abundance—rich fats, complete proteins and the vibrant energy they unleash.

Disclaimer: These testimonials are from people who shared their success stories on keto carnivore diet which is Revero’s nutrition therapy method. They are not from actual Revero patients. Clinical results are not guaranteed and outcomes are specific to each patient.