I know, you’re probably thinking it’s the other way around. But do you remember a time you saw someone who just looked so good because they looked happy and healthy? It’s easy to get caught up in thinking being thinner will automatically make us more attractive, but we can’t lose sight of how attractive it is to be healthy and happy. When we feel better, we look better.
Yes, We’re Losing Weight…
Keto Diet is about weight loss and maintenance. But the ultimate goal should be our health, the weight loss is the byproduct.
This is why this journey has led me to so many other forms of health products along the way. The bone broth, the collagen products, the mindset journey – these are all equally important pieces of the overall puzzle.
Now I’ll admit that when I first started, and actually until recently, I just wanted to lose weight.
I thought losing weight would make me look better, feel better
… and would naturally make my whole life better. But a hundred pounds down (and of course this had some great health benefits), I realized there were still some gut issues and inflammation that were causing me to remain sick.
This is where the collagen products, the bone broth, and the healthy food options became a source of healing!
These Gut Issues Still Had Me Feeling Down
Once I got a firm hold on all of the inflammation and gut issues, I felt better than I ever have.
My hair is shinier and thicker, my nails are beautiful, my skin….. my skin has never looked so good. It’s that glow we all want to achieve that has made me look, dare I say it, good. I have more energy to do the things I love to do, I have the energy I need to travel the country and share my story, and I walk a little taller as a result (I mean, tall is already my strong suit but you know what I’m saying).
My point is, somewhere along the way it’s easy to lose sight of loving ourselves enough to want to do and be better – just for ourselves. It’s easy to get caught up in the feelings of guilt or shame to feel like maybe we don’t deserve better.
I know, I’ve been there.
I’ve also been here long enough to know that focusing on my health as a whole person has me in the best place I’ve been in a long time. And I want this for you.
The UCANKETO Community
Weight gain, illness, and guilt have been a big part of my life until recently.
My Uncanketo Facebook group has evolved over time, because I want you to be able to gain what I have from this support system. The encouragement and love from people I’ve never met has been unbelievable. Being able to share successes, failures, triumphs, recipes, and encouragement has made this group everything I didn’t know I wanted it to be.
Now, with Mindset Mondays we are all on our way to being just….better.
I say all of this to say Keto has helped me start a life changing process in so many area’s:
- Weight loss
- Better physical health
- Increased energy
- Stronger hair and nails
- Clearer skin
- Healthier habits
- Better sleep
And a love for myself that I continue to work on, because I’m worth it, and so are you!
When we feel better, we look better.
Amy XO
p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey
Thank you for sharing 😊
Love this. You are amazing. Thanks for all your insights.
Thank you for ALL you do!!💖💕🥰
Thank you for all your support.
Thanks for all you do
Thank you, you are inspiring ❤
I need a restart, thank you! Pulled groin muscle, tendonitis and arthritis in R hip, L knee and shoulder. Minimal exercise due to pain.
Amy you are amazing!! Congratulations on the blog!! Wishing you great success
I just love the information you share both knowledge and by personal experience. You have the best keto group out there. I’m looking forward to reading your blogs also…. Thank you Amy for all you do for all you give and for all you share with us
So true Amy thanks for sharing and prayers for continued health and happiness in all you do for us and for you.🕇💜
Inspired
Thanks for all your support
You are such an encouragement! Thank you.
Definitely agree…when I go off the rails and eat too many carbs and sugar, I feel awful and look bloated and puffy!
Thank you for all of the support you give
Just recovering from eye surgery and now need hip surgery. Always appreciate it when you find a new way to share your knowledge with us.
Thank you! You are encouraging and loving. Your positive attitude is inspirational. I love that this is a clean (for your health) group. I trust what you share because you care for others and know how bad life can get. Also thank you to your team….amazing ❤.
Congratulations
Myself and my family appreciation all that you do to bring the benefits of Keto to all of us. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Amy for sharing all you have learned with us! God bless you!
Thanks 🙂
I to have gut issues and have dealt with Crohns for 26 years. In the last year changing my diet and removing sugar and gluten has removed the inflammation! Thank you for all the advice.
Awesome reading, thank you!
You look great!
Amy, you continue to inspire me every day. Your blog is always spot on. Thankful to be part of your community.
Thank for the contact I am starting again to focus on my health and Me!
I am two weeks back on board, After a holiday season filled with bad choices. Full steam ahead!
I love everything you do!! This is awesome, and I thank you for being so inspirational!! Thank you for everything ❤
Thank you for sharing your blog. I love getting tips from you.
I’m so committed to do this and loose my weight and improve my overall health
Loved it!
I am committed to this woe. Four and a half years now. Thankful I found you early on. At 65, I feel great.
Happy you are feeling better Amy. Glad to be a part of your journey through the UCanketo group. You are making a difference in so many people’s lives and you should feel proud of that 🙂
Keto on!
Lisa from Cape Cod
Have been following your Keto community for about a year. Because of you I have learned how to finally take care of MYSELF without feeling guilty. Have lost about 60 pounds, feel healthier and happier. Thank you for sharing all your tips, tricks, information and experience! Amy Smith Hightower, you rock!
Love all.of the information, helpful hints and your upbeat messages. Excellent job! Amy!!!
Great Post. Thank you for sharing!
Enjoyed this post Amy, there’s so much more to healthy eating than weight loss but society sure puts the emphasis on appearance! You do look fantastic!
Thank you, i am so glad to be part of this group I appreciate all that you do.
Very nice!!
Thank you Amy for your continued passion to help others! ❤️
Thanks so much Amy!
Thank you 🙏🏻
I needed to hear this today. I have some health issues. High blood pressure. High cholesterol. Now in 4 BP meds which are causing me to gain weight. I’m sure I need to heal my gut. My high BP is caused by stress. Only high in the middle of the night. But I’ve lost motivation.
You are exactly right 👍❤️❤️
Thank you for the invite to your new blog. I’m sure it will be as successful as “UCANKETO”! Looking forward to reading all the new information as I restart my Keto journey.
Thanks for all you do keeping us on keto track!
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for all you do for everyone. I have been with you now for three years and I feel amazing and so does the rest of my family. Thank you for everything, you are amazing
Love this! Thank you for creating a blog with positive mindset and motivations!!
Thank you for this insight!
Amy I fell off the wagon. My husband passed away and I kinda gave up. But, I am ready to begin again.
Thank you! I love your group and all you do!!
I LOVE the way you are growing…in so many ways. Thank you for ALL you do!!
thank you for all your help and support!
My friends and family say I look better than I ever have!
Thanks so much for all the amazing information you provide us!
You have been very helpful with my own Keto journey (and my husband’s). Thank you for sharing your story and experiences!
This is awesome. Thank you so much for all your encouragement and all the information you provide to this community. We are blessed by you and your team
What an amazing attitude you have! Bravo on all you milestones. Thank you for continuing to research and sharing the best information about KETO. I appreciate it. I have followed you and have MANY of your wonderful meal plans. I have not started the change in life style yet. I will though! Best of luck in all your endeavours. 🤩
Thank you Amy for all you do to support this group you are amazing!
Thank you for all you do to keep us informed about this lifestyle.
Thanks for the article Amy. I started my Keto journey in 2018 and by the fall of 2019 I had loss 64 lbs, with your help. My journey started as strictly a means to weight loss but you have shown me that it really is so much more. I am restarting my journey since I stalled out for over a year. Only gained 5 lbs but really was up and down like a yo yo. I now am recommitted to restart my journey and reach my ultimate goal of losing another 55 lbs. With your help and inspiration I know I can do achieve my goal. Thanks for all you do for so many of us that are trying to change our lives! Keto on!!!!!
Thank you Amy for all you do for this community….I am totally in agreement about TOTAL health and well-being and yes, I am definitely worth it
Thank you for helping me loose 65 pounds and keeping it off for more than 2 years. I feel so much better and I know I look better
Thank you Amy for your advice and support.
Good info love keto way of life
Lately however I’ve been not great at it, being a full time caregiver for my mother has been very stressful! I do good one day and the next I fall off the keto way and eat my stress. One day at a time positive thinking. Thanks for your community
Amy, love your group. I decided to try another route in losing weight but what I realized is how much better my body felt and how clear my mind was with less sugar (carbs). In 2019 I was able to purchase the bone broth and the other Modere products. Since COVID hit and loss of a better paying job, I cannot afford them yet. I will soon now that I do have a better job. Looking forward in reading your next blog.
I enjoy your content. Keto since May 2017. Keto on!!
Awesome.
You are an amazing women and love your transparency. I love this group and am inspired by your success!! Thank you for all you do for so many!
Thank you Amy! You are always so encouraging and full and of life. I appreciate all that you do to lift and encourage us. Abundant blessings! Nova
Awesome and inspiring as you always are Amy!!
Absolutely beautiful 😍 You found you in your ‘dark’ time, now a beacon of light and hope for so many!
I picture from inside my mouth to the bottom of my stomach with your picture in the above. Then I ‘watch my motor’ ‘run’ having been ‘fueled’ with ‘best’ nutrients!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you SO very much xxx Amazing blogg
Thank for your info and guidance. I lost 60 pounds then was diagnosed with breast cancer, during all that I gained back 10 pounds. Now I am ready to start back strong on Keto, I know your group will help me get back on the right path.
Thanks Amy! You’re amazing and really help me to try harder. Some days it’s easy to stray and justify a little cheat. But I go back to your site where you keep me motivated to be healthier. Thanks for all you do for us. You are the reason for many peoples success!
Thank you!!❤️
Thank you for all you do for me!
You are a wonderful!
Here’s my valentine take on my journey:
LOVE IS IN THE AIR..
NOPE IT’s bacon
I love the Ucanketo community!! Thank you Amy
Thank you this group has helped me so much. Amy you and your group of terrific woman and men are awesome
trying to buy some keto stuff but when i go to website it kicks me out thanks alot for your info very helpful to me thanks again for all you do
Thank you Amy for all your hard work. You have definitely been a blessing.
Love this!Thank you!
Hi Amy, this is a great blog and I love everything that you have to say about being healthy and happy! Thank you for all the hard work that you do and for being so thoughtful and caring!
Sincerely
Carmen
Oh this perfect for because I’m just started over again !! Yes I love myself and I’m worth the time ,effort and money , because I only have me on this Amazing Life Path Journey ! I do have a critical illness, SLE Lupus and this encompasses many other autoimmune diseases that I’m blessed with ! Yes I said Blessed ,and due to this I’ve developed the Do are Die Mentally! I had four Awesome children , lived on a working ranch of Show Cattle that my children started showing and winning at the age of four Yep and I was right in the mix of inns like football,baseball; basketball and dance,twirling contest and let’s not forge swimming lessons every day in the summer ! Raising and selling pedigree dogs ! Oh you better believe this also about me I’m an active 70yr. Old Lady from the South Louisiana rural area that proudly has 11grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren!! I’m right will to Learn more ways to take care of me ,Amy ! Thankful and Grateful for you and you are an Inspiration 🌹🌷💝
So thankful – believe keto is helping me battle covid easier – thank you for this lifestyle
Looking forward to getting lots of new ideas from you, Amy
Thank you for all you do, need this
Thank you for this. I really need to start loving myself so I can get more motivated.
Hi
Been following you for quite a while and am starting year 4 of keto!
I’m also a Modere sm 🥰
Thank you for all you do!
My favorite sentence is the ultimate goal is our health, weight loss is a byproduct
Love all your posts and so glad you started this blog
You are an inspiration that no matter the circumstances you never give up on yourself because we are worth it
Thank you so much for all you do
Thanks Amy
Love the new blog! I am in the process of restarting my journey and need the boost! At 71 it is more difficult when it shouldn’t seem to be because I am alone, so I look for the motivation elsewhere and you help!! Thank you so much Amy, I have shared your inspiration and food recipes with family.
I love you Amy and am so blessed to have found you!!! I’m coming up on my one year keto-versary. Can’t wait to share in the group about my progress! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all that you do and for the beautiful person you are, inside and out!!!!!
Thank you Amy!
You are the most giving blogger! Cannot thank you enough for all your hints & tips! Your giving heart has helped so many!
Love it, keep up the good work!
Hello Amy
I stopped by to read your blog. I have fallen off the keto wagon but it definitely works. I am going to get back on track soon.
Thank you for every thing you do for all of us!!
Debbie
Absolutely true. You have helped me succeed in loosing weight but more importantly, I love how I feel. The confidence I have now is something I’ve never had before. Taking charge of your health makes all the difference. Empowering !
Thank you Amy Smith-Hightower for helping me learn this amazing Keto Lifestyle.
Thank you Amy, I really like this !!
Thank you for all you do!
At 66 years young, I do not feel I have an age that is holding me back. I do agree that Keto, the community support, recipes keep me invested. If I feel like I can’t or don’t want to do self care, I open my face book and there is encouragement and support. Thank you, Renee
Thanks for this. I’ve exited FB and Twitter due to censorship of us so I don’t get your info contained there. I’ve joined GAB+ and Rumble and I still have Instagram at this time. Thank you.
Thank you for all your hard work
Love this!
Thank you for all u do
I love this, Thank you!
GREAT, WONDERFUL information!
Your words ring so true. I have discovered on my journey that the weight loss is not as important as how I feel and how I have improved my health. I have chosen to not work on getting to my goal but to pay attention to how I feel. I definitely feel better and know that I look better. I am happy with where I am now. My goal now is to keep learning from everyone how to keep control, live with who I am where I am, and appreciate all the wonderful people in this group. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you for sharing your start to keto, your goals, and how keto has changed you inside, which helps you be a better you! As you said, it is a process. I think it begins with a different mindset, to take control of our life. No, “poor me.”Follow that with action and a game plan. My goal, too, was weight. That made me feel good mentally. Then better health followed. That’s where I’m at.
Thank you so much for all you do. You are such a wonderful caring “friend” and your wonderful staff, Catherine, etc. I appreciate you teaching us real-life skills and problem-solving. I pray that you and your family are healthy and happy.
Great blog
Thank you so much for the blog! I’ve deleted FaceBook and IG and haven’t looked back EXCEPT for missing the UCanKeto group. So glad for this 🙂
Awesome blog, Amy! I appreciate all you do for this community.
I found you on Instagram, and I am so happy I did.
I am a busy business owner and around food all day.
I finally started KETO in September 2020 and lost 45 pounds since.
I am learning everyday an enjoy your info and your Facebook community.
Wow great reminder thank you
Well Amy as much as I admire you,etc. I am 86 and by golly I have lost 67 pounds. I do not know is it’s grief, lack of something but now when I look in the mirror I see a skinny old hag. Do you have any recommendations for people like me. Perhaps I was too old to try it, but I do feel better, got off oxygen and the CPAP machine but I look awful. Thank you
I have learned so much from this group in the last 2 years. I am down 40 pounds at 64 years old. I have never felt better. I am one of the more quiet followers, but love this group and the valuable info it gives. Thank you, your inner circle and all the wonderful people in the UCANKETO family for all they share to help so many.
Thank you!!
Love all your inspiration on ucanketo and your keto community. Glad to be reading some more
Nicely done, Amy!
Hi Amy thanks to you and your admin group
I do agree with you my health has improved my Blood work is evidenced of that. I eat healthy I feel grate. I cook fresh make my own bone broth and etc. Not one for much pkg. stuff
Admit I do fall the wagon from time to time. Only human
with your encouragement and updates am on track
Thanks a million to you all for time given. Tara
this is all so true!
This is wonderful, Amy. I’ve been following you for 2 years (in March). Hit my goal weight in just a few months (luckily I didn’t have but about 25 lbs. to lose) and have been on maintenance ever since. That’s not all that easy, but with your Keto method as my guide, it only takes a short time to get back on track.
You have done so much for so many, and thank you for that.
You work hard and put so much of your life into this journey, so let us help you emotionally and supportively, when you need it. Blessing to you, Thomas, your family, and the Yorkies.. (I have 4 Yorkies)
I appreciate all you do. These are great!
Thanks for sharing your Blog. I really like the easy layout.
This is going to be a great resource for us. Thank you so much for caring.❤️
So glad to see you back. Great job
I’ve been keto for 4 years and I’ve lost over 150 pounds,keto saved my life. I love your group and look forward to your emails each week. Thank you so much.
My daughter started now she’s teach me a little bit but we are discovering mistakes almost every day like we have to portion control vegetables do have carbs being from South Louisiana I’ll we know is making meals with tons of carbs we learned not to now it’s hard to find out where you can ask a question sometime
I just celebrated my 2nd keto anniversary. I am thankful that I found Amy’s group UCANKETO, there is so much information in the group on how to do keto the RIGHT way. This is the only keto group I belong to everything I need to be successful I can find on the inside of UCAN KETO.
I look forward to your upcoming top 10 Keto finds of the month. That can only contribute to my already achieved keto results. I look forward to your blog, recipes & emails. 😂
Thank you for all the time and information you put forth. I enjoy the reading the information. I would really like to give it a try:)
Since starting back on the Keto lifestyle my glucose readings have improved drastically.
This was my main goal. Still working on reducing my weight which will come in time. Patience. It has only been a month. I got this! Thanks for your support and encouragement Amy!
This is a fabulous blog!!!!! Can’t wait to read, learn and enjoy all you have to teach us,from your journey that has made you such a gift from God to so many!!! ❤️
Thanks for always sharing your heart and all the valuable information .
Hi Amy,
I haven’t been able to respond to your emails for so long, even to just say thanks for the menu’s!
I look forward to getting the weekly menus on Friday.
I’m still in it to win it! Thanks for all that you do.
Very inspiring. Helps keep me motivated.
Love this! 💚You are such an Inspiration. I started this journey 3 years ago and had to restart recently but I wouldn’t dare follow anyone else. Your honestly a d heartfelt comment is why I continue to follow this group and enjoy the products. Thank you Amy!
Thank you for all of your encouragement!
Thanks for all you do Amy!
Love the menu and keto community
Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you Amy! You are an amazing person! This is a great email.
This is exactly the conversation I was having with a friend today. Thanks for sharing!
You are a hero! Thanks for all that you do for so many people!!
Thank you Amy. You are a wonderful example to all of us.
Thank you for the inspiration and knowledge you share on this journey.
Thank you!!
Loved the blog. Very informative, nice to have all information in a great blog. Looking forward to be able to reference back to all the information here.
Thank you, very nice
Since starting keto I was able to stop taking Metformin and working on getting off BP meds. I have lost 32 pounds so far with still more pounds to shed. Thank you Amy for all you do to encourage and motivate us to keep going. You are my hero!
I’m certainly struggling. Thank you for all of your efforts.
YAY!!! Amy, you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey with us and being so real and raw. You help make our journeys just a little more easy!
Thank you for sharing, and reminding us that it’s about more than just losing weight. You’re right, we do look better when we feel better! Thanks for all you do.
Awesome, thanks for sharing.
So happy for this new way to connect with you!
Thank you!
Thank you for being You! I love this group because you are sincere and Real. I have a lot of confidence in your recommendations and tips.
Thank you for everything you do! You are an inspiration. I appreciate all of your advice and the clean keto information you provide. You’re the best! I’m so thankful for having you these past couple of years on my
Journey.
So inspiring Amy ! I have to admit I lost weight earlier on keto. But this last eight months fell off strict keto wagon. I am ashamed. Really need to buckle down and get serious again to lose what I’ve gained.
Thank you for all of your encouragement!
Thank you for all you do! You continue to be a wealth of knowledge and a great motivator for me.
Amy,
You have been such a blessing and help to so many!! Thanks for all you do!! Love all your tips and recipes!!
You have made it so easy to handle. Thank you for all you do!!
Thanks for sharing Amy. I agree that keto is great for weight loss and that’s why I started it. I have gone off it a few times and always go back cause I get bloated, tired and just don’t feel good. I feel great on keto and have energy throughout the day. Also like that I don’t feel hungry all of the time.
Absolutely love this group…I can count on support from you and your staff as well as from members of this group. I can’t begin to tell you how much I have learned !
Keep up the great work!
You and your inner circle are AMAZING. Thank you for all you do!
I appreciate you so my Amy! This Blog looks great and I am excited to have access to it.
Thank you and the inner circle for all the work and energy that is put into this community!
Indeed the “ultimate goal should be our heath.” Congratulations on your continued success.Thank you for everything you do!
Thank you Amy for all you do, your posts, comments, and tips have helped me more than you will ever know.
Amy and crew, I so appreciate how you have given of yourself, your time, and your energy to provide us with a way to a healthier lifestyle! Thank You!
Thank you!
Wonderful addition to your site. I am no longer in the lifestyle, but still follow to stay up on the information should I ever be in a position to return.
You are an amazing lady. Beautiful inside and out. Keep doing you and sharing with the world. The keto community loves it!!!
Thank you for what you do❤️
Amy, Thank you for all you do for us. I love how transparent you are, so that you are real like the rest of us. You are my go to when others ask about my weight loss. I appreciate all your hard work and now it’s fun seeing Thomas on Sundays!
Thank you so much for sharing this and for all you do ❤️😊
Thanks for the encouragement!
Look forward to different topics on your blog. Much appreciated.
This is absolutely amazing. I have been on keto for about 3 weeks and im not losing the weight. I have some health issues and not sure if that can cause issues. I love learning about all the new foods to eat. So I’m eating healthy just not results but I won’t give up. Amy your an inspiration. ❤❤
Amy, just a thank you for being so transparent about your journey! It’s helped me in so many ways! I truly value you!
You continue to give….Thanks for all you do.
Thank you so much Amy. You have been such a great help to me with all the information you share. Trying to stay focused and stick with it this time. I gave started a few times.
Thank you for caring so much and giving so much great information!
Thank you so much for all of the information and all of the time you spend giving to others to help us in our health journey!
Always great information.
Your advice, sharing your personal journey & valuable experience while being on Keto has given me the tools I needed to succeed on Keto and improve my health! Now, my husband and I are healthy and enjoying this way of eating.
Thank you for your help & guidance! It’s truly been wonderful having someone who has been there daily to help us accomplish our weight loss goals!
💕🌹
Thank you so much!
Looking forward to your future topics. Thanks for always supporting our journeys.
Love how you model growth! Thank you for sharing it with us!!
Thanks Amy, you’ve made a big difference in my life for sure. Love that you have a blog now
Thank you for all you do!
Thank you you are the best I learn from you every day!
Thank you for your help along this “way of life” ‼️
Thank you for the inspiring words.
Thank You for sharing
Thank you Amy.