Rediscovering Hope
In this episode of My Zero Carb Life, I sit down with Victoria Hunt—a soon-to-be 70-year-old grandmother of 13—who went from debilitating pain, fibromyalgia, and a lift chair at age 39… to lifting heavier weights than ever before. Her story isn’t just about changing what she eats. It’s about nourishment, safety, strength, and rediscovering hope after decades of struggle.
Victoria’s health challenges began after a traumatic car accident in 1991. Chronic pain, swelling, pre-diabetes, and exhaustion became her normal. She tried lowering carbs and lost 70 pounds—but she didn’t feel vibrant.
Why?
Because she had been chronically undereating for years.
Even while following a low-carb plan, she was skipping meals, restricting calories, and fighting constant cravings. The scale went down, but her body wasn’t thriving.
Learning to Eat (and Trust) Again
When Victoria joined my coaching group, she realized something powerful: healing requires enough food.
She shifted to three solid meals of meat per day. She added more fat. She stopped fearing nourishment. Yes, the scale came up for a season—but then her body stabilized.
Today, she maintains a strong, healthy weight. Her blood sugar is steady. The swelling is gone. And she’s lifting 20–40 pounds more on gym machines than she ever has in her life.
At almost 70 years old.
Hope Changes Everything
One of the most beautiful parts of our conversation was about hope. Victoria said the real difference between her “before” and “after” wasn’t just food—it was believing she could change.
She slowed down, ate enough, built muscle, and surrounded herself with supportive people. She kept going.
Friend, if you feel stuck or discouraged, let this be your reminder: it’s not too late. Your body wants to heal. Sometimes the answer isn’t eating less—it’s finally nourishing yourself.
Your tribe is waiting.
In My Zero Carb Life coaching groups, we problem-solve together, track smartly (not obsessively), and build a life that actually feels good. We share meals, struggles, prayers, and progress—with no shame, just support.
Kelly, I am an undereater. Some days I only eat one meal. I get full so fast it’s not funny. I’m not sure why this is going on, but I really struggle to get enough food in my body. My appetite has diminished since last August.