Happy Herd

Ever since having children I have struggled with weight gain, lack of energy, and quality sleep among many other things. I kept thinking to myself that these things must just be normal as a busy mom, as I am sure you can relate . I never thought of myself as a stressed or anxious person but any that I did have, felt amplified after having kids. I would see posts and videos of other moms and feel bad for having these feelings. My children, of course, are such a blessing but I could not help but feel overwhelmed.  My husband, Brandon, has always supported me but did not always know how since we weren’t sure why I felt the way I did. He did research on the Carnivore Diet and started on a journey with me toward a higher protein diet. He had a lot of success… lost weight, his mind felt sharper and overall felt healthier. While I started on the same journey, I struggled with my motivation. It was hard to eat a meat heavy diet, and I lost the desire when my results did not come as fast or...

Brandon and I started the carnivore diet two weeks ago... Honestly, it has been hard for me. Brandon has will power like I have never seen and I obviously do not possess that same quality. I do have to admit though that I like the way I feel, I am beginning to notice some extra room in my shirts and even have seen my weight trending down about 7lbs so far. So while, I cannot say that I am enjoying eating this much meat, I am seeing results.  What method are we following? We are eating our certified organic grass-fed, grass-finished beef, pasture raised chicken eggs and the occasional chicken or pork. We also are eating raw milk and cheese to help balance out the meat and make our meals a little more exciting. 😏 The first 30 days are considered a cleanse and if you continue through 60 days it is a whole body reset. We may end up continuing through 60 days but maybe add in a few fruits and vegetables along the way to see how our bodies respond. Many people with chronic illnesses use...

Do you or other family members have issues with chronic illness or autoimmune diseases? We do... which is, in part, what lead us to change our focus on the farm and in life. I won't lie, it is a work in progress .  I have my own health struggles with my thyroid and blood pressure. I have been in a season of adding and subtracting from my diet, trying to figure out what works and what doesn't. Changing from eating store bought bread, to homemade bread, then again to homemade sourdough bread. It can be time consuming and seem very overwhelming to constantly be changing what you are eating and never sure how your body is going to feel.  Although bread was a huge part of my change thus far and is an easy target when modifying diet... The meat we eat plays a big role in the nutrient content of our diet and how I feel each day. We knew organic was better, not having chemicals or pesticides used on our pasture. We also knew grass-fed & grass-finished provides higher nutrient cont...