Ep #34 | Getting Stuck and Moving On: Transitioning Away from Vegetarianism With Marni Wasserman
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We all have our own stories and mindsets about what healthy eating looks like.
Sometimes we can become really dogmatic about it, especially when it comes to defining yourself as a ‘diet’.
“I’m Keto”
“I’m Vegetarian”
“I’m Paleo”
Having this mindset can really restrict you to the point where you’re not able to listen to your inner voice — the one that might be contradicting your strictly defined diet. Sometimes when it comes to supporting your body, you have to throw the dogma out the window and zone in on what makes your body feel good.
Our guest today Marni Wasserman, has been there herself and in this episode she’s sharing all about her transition from vegetarian to omnivore. Marni was a plant-based nutritionist for many years until she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, and slowly began to re-introduce animal based protein back into her diet.
Marni doesn’t hesitate in speaking openly about her experience transitioning away from a vegetarian diet as well as sharing her deep knowledge on regards to nutrition and health.
- Marni Wasserman’s background in fitness and nutrition.
- Realizing that a vegetarian diet was not working for her anymore.
- Physical, mental and emotional signs.
- Finding out she had Hashimotos.
- The right blood tests to check your thyroids function.
- What is AIP?
- Marni’s biggest learning on a personal fundamental level.
- Other changes that contributed to Marni’s healing process.
- Supplements that worked great for Marni.
- Honoring your body and the processes it goes through.
- Your health comes first!
- Easiest ways to begin your transition.
- Starting your day the right way!
- Find what resonates with you.
Hoping this episode helps you to show up to yourself and to learn how to start paying attention to your body’s messages to achieve your best health. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
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Learn more about Marni Wasserman:
Simply said, Marni Wasserman’s life is rooted in healthy eating and healthy living. Not only a nutritionist and chef but also the co-host of The Ultimate Health Podcast. She is also the Author of Fermenting for Dummies and Plant-Based Diet For Dummies. Marni uses passion and experience to educate individuals on how to adopt a real food diet and a balanced lifestyle through simple strategies. Marni loves to spend her time creating new recipes, practicing yin yoga, biking outdoors or playing with her Australian Shepherd, Goji.
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Quotes:
“Grains are the base of most people’s diets, the question is: What you are not eating because you are eating grains?”
“The message keeps showing up until you are ready to take action.”
“Make the choices that allow you to focus on your healing.”
“If we get our guts to heal, then we can start layering some nutritive stuff that our bodies can actually absorb.”
“You can love animals, and eat animals sustainably.”
“It is not always about escalating to the next level but about finding that level of comfort where you can live the life that you want and have the things you need.”
Additional Information About Jenn:
Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.