Episode 10 of Australian Stories of Healing Pain introduces Vanessa Armstrong. Vanessa is a health and weight loss accountability coach. She is located near Geelong but works online with people world-wide.

Vanessa was overweight for most of her adult life, suffering from pain conditions such as plantar fasciitis, arthritis and back pain. She tried everything to lose weight and also to ease the pain in her body such as physios, chiros, acupuncture and massage.

It was when Vanessa devastatingly and suddenly lost her father that things started to change - she did not want to lose both of her parents in the same year and she needed to do something to help her mum. Vanessa did a lot of research and found out about KETO. She set her mum up to totally change her life and everything she knew about food and looking after her diabetic body. So Vanessa decided to do the same. 45 days later and her mum was out of a wheelchair, off her oxygen and reducing diabetic medications with the support of her doctor. A totally life changing experience.

Tune in to find out how Vanessa was able to lose 45kg and get rid of the chronic pain in her body along the way. A story of hope and inspiration.

You can connect with Vanessa here:

•Website: www.ketobuddies.com.au

•Instagram: @ketobuddies.online

•Facebook Ladies Keto/Low Carb Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketobuddies.auladies/

Vanessa's recommendations & resources:

•VIP Be the First To Get Keto Buddies The 3-2-1 of 'Lazy' Keto Mini Workshop

•5 Critical Steps To Permanent Weight Loss

•Batch-cooking-meatball low carb, gluten free -eBook

More recommendations:

•Pilates: White Dog Pilates https://www.whitedogstudio.com.au/

•Acupuncture https://armstronghealth.com.au/acupuncture-geelong/

•Dr Jason Fung - Author of the Diabetes Code, The Obesity Code and many other books to address the root cause of insulin resistance and lifestyle diseases. Visit his YouTube channel for free resources Dr Jason Fung YouTube Channel

Ready to tell your story?

•Please connect with me, Tess Thompson:

•Instagram: @myowithme

•E-mail: [email protected]

This podcast does not replace medical advice. Please advocate for yourself and discuss possible changes to your health care plan with your preferred health care provider.