Anthropologie Dupe Thrifted & Up Cycled Furniture, $1400 Knock-off with DIY Paint clay and IOD

[@Jenniepoo3]

The dresser is gorgeous! I like it better than the overpriced dresser. I have a sugar addiction as well, and I’m about your age. I have tried everything, including medication to stop. Your talk inspires and scares me. Did you stop sugar and start the diet? Or did you continue while on the diet and the cravings lessened? I am over weight by 40 lbs and my brain fog is so bad I was tested for Alzheimer’s. I need help.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

I had tried to cut back on sugar first and keep my bread intake low, did this on my own for about 6 months, it didnt help much but I think it did make the transition to keto less intense. switching to Keto can be a huge change depending on how much sugar you are eating now and what you blood sugar levels are. I carried oranges and tangerines with me the first few weeks like a security blanket because sometimes it was just too much too fast. After the first 2 weeks it was not so dramatic and after 4-6 I saw very significant improvements ( some improvements were immediate like hunger level) the longer you go the easier it gets. With all other things I've tried, the longer I went the harder it got. I would try watching some of the youtube channels here they are packed with great info. search Dr Berg, Keto Connect, Dr Ken Berry and Suzanne Ryan. There are many more and endless success stories. Just read some of the comments here and you will be encouraged too. Keto helps with brain fog, there are studies that say Alzheimers is the diabetes of the brain and directly linked to sugar and carbs. I hope you consider it Jennifer, there is hope! Also some people transition much easier than I did, my sister had no issues but she never was a sugar addict, she is 2 years younger than me and was diagnosed with Cancer right after my mom died, they removed the cancer but polloups kept coming back, after doing Keto she has no more polyps and is cancer free now a year.

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

Hi Jennifer! ☺ You CAN & WILL do it! I know that you CAN & I know that you WILL!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🌈 ☺☺😎😎

[@monichippewa2232]

Jennifer keto is amazing.. there is a lot of information out there . Dr. Eric Berg has great videos if you want to check it out

[@grittykitty50]

Jennifer, there is a herb called gymnema sylvestre that is supposed to help with sugar cravings. I believe you can make a tea and drink it. Good luck on your journey.

[@LizzieWhiz]

Try taking diatomaceous earth to get rig of the overgrowth of candida in the bowel. Fungus is very intelligent and will do anything to survive, it is very attracted to sugar which is an instant food. About 4 years ago I ended up with a fungal infection on my neck, the doctor gave me anti fungal creams which I used for 6 months....nothing worked. Then I discovered diatomaceous earth, I mixed it with water and knocked it back, within a week the infection was nearly gone. I then mixed it with orange juice and 2 days later it was gone completely. About a month ago I decided to use it again because I was having really bad sugar cravings and was putting weight on again, so I decided to do a detox cleanse, the next day I developed what I thought was an insect bite....it wasn't. Once again it was the fungal infection come back but this time above the right ribs where the gallbladder is. I kept taking the DE and again added orange juice...and it cleared up. I believe it was trying to escape the DE so came out in the skin. There was a study conducted by Atsushi Tero of Hokkaido University on a type of fungus which is a slime mould. The study used a maze based on the Tokyo subway system. The mould had to find the food by negotiating through the maze, it took several attempt until it found the optimal path. The amazing thing is that the slime mould redesigned the subway system so it could get to the food in the quickest way, this was published in Science in early 2010. Now if fungi can do this outside the body and on the earth...what can they do inside the body? Their purpose it to survive no matter the cost to the subject and I believe an overgrowth inside the body are probably also a contributing factor in many cancers.I am leaving a link for you to see about DE kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3XVh4x4dtlofqs

[@JourneyGrace]

Thanks, Debi -- another great video !! You've become a genius at interlacing your personal stories into your art & it works amazingly !! God bless you for for sharing your art and your story -- it feeds the soul !!

[@allispossible8447]

Anthony Shelton Anthony thank you for articulating my thoughts so clearly. Debi weaves her art & life’s journey into a beautiful video and I absolutely love it.

[@ksenijaturkovic9228]

@@allispossible8447 I so agree with you. I adore Debi's personality as much as her work. And, obviously, I am not the only one. Best wishes to all of you! XXX

[@TwoPartyIllusion]

As a 44 year old lifelong sugar addict, this video is super inspiring! Currently living in a hotel after my house burned down(taking a break from my parents floor for the past year) surrounded by my art supplies...I was drawn to this vid by the furniture. I love to refinish and this is just stunning. Thank you for the first video I've seen being so wonderful. You are quirky and awesome. Like me ;) sistah

[@zuzuspetals7767]

Absolutely beautiful dresser & it’s so sweet that your dog has to be right by you. And early 50s???? I swore you were 32 tops!!

[@AprilLee021967]

I know right??? When she said early 50's I was like what....? Wait? ….* Man she looks amahzingggg*…..

[@sugarpop7377]

Zuzu’s Petals 😦 I'm speechless. She doesn't look a year over 35.

[@chrisnapoli8386]

Zuzu’s Petals 50's...I thought she was 28. God Bless her!

[@ElishaPercival]

Right she looks so young..maybe that's why she films everything from above.

[@sashasanchez2583]

Me too! Maybe her diet? Great genes? Idk...

[@t.j.3630]

I was looking for help in finding how to embellish my late mother's furniture. As a bonus I found how to help with my carb addiction! Bless you! You are a blessing to me in many ways! Thank you!

[@betsysanders4524]

Love the dresser!! Don’t worry about throwing that stuff in the trash! It has no nutritional value. It’s not food...it’s garbage anyway. You just put it where it belongs.

[@wvindependent1464]

So true! You may as well eat ground up glass, than eat that, because it causes such awful inflammation and decay!

[@janeamoroso373]

Right on!

[@camolineowens9365]

Debí you really underestimate yourself. You come up with phenomenal ideas that are wonderfully inspiring! I just adore you, your art, and your creativity. ❤️

[@lollylolly8186]

For a year. I missed chocolate but that was it. Great dresser!! I just finished my first piece of painted furniture. It looks beautiful. I’m now addicted:) Thanks Debi. You look like you are in your 30’s!!

[@WatersandWilderness]

I'm giving you a big virtual hug - moms and Grandmums are precious to us. On a happier note - your designs are beautiful.

[@tracyclements6307]

You are a natural born story teller ❤️ I love your videos and have been subscribed for a long time and I am never disappointed with your content. You’re an inspiration and I thank you for sharing your talent with us! ❤️

[@AmyWard62]

First, love the dresser!! Second, I am 56 a DYI and sugar junkie and for over 30 yrs! My issues, Lyme, hoshimoto thyroid, fibromyalgia, arthritis and of course weight gain. Doctors, meds, ER blah blah blah. Ran across Thomas DeLauer He reversed many of his wife’s same issues as mine through Keto. It’s been a month. I’m down 30 lbs and feeling amazing! So good for us for our new commitment to our health!!

[@monopinion8799]

Debi you are so genuine, crazy funny, creative and addictive artist and an incredible storyteller. Unique creation that reflects your beauty ( inner and outer). Bravo girl ! 🇨🇦

[@silviapalmieri6033]

Debi's is a Way tô make home this receipt sugar clay?

[@ladyjsplacem5050]

The dresser is really beautiful, but no matter what anyone says you take care of you the best way you know how, no one else is going to do it for you. Much luv

[@catchheronthefly4532]

Hot damn, that is gorgeous!! I love it too much!! Week 3 of KETO for me, the lifting of the brain fog has been amazing...I never wanna go back!

[@joyplumley1439]

I know that I can’t be the only person who loves that you are not a “neat” painter/crafter. You show the whole, messy process and I love it!

[@lacey843]

I needed this encouragement, thank you! My partner lost over 100 pounds on keto before I ever met them. They're still going happy and strong 8+ years later.

[@tracyishealing911]

Omg you are my spirit animal. I’m 59 and I want to upcycle furniture, I want that to be my gig. I’m blessed with a hubby who’s a woodworker and a 3,000 square foot wood shop. I’m ALSO 50 lbs overweight exhausted 24/7 brain-fogged crippled by joint pain everywhere unable to climb one flight of stairs ADDICTED. TO. CARBS. You have changed so much for me girl. I’m allllll in. Ready to change and move forward with my hobby. I couldn’t it believe when you said you are in your early fifties! Can I just be you?? Srsly tho, I’m also wanting to buy a bunch of supplies from you. Thank you so much for this channel.

[@jamiwomack2129]

95% Carnivore and have never felt better in my whole life. No arthritis in my hands, psoriasis gone, energy galore, sleeping like a baby, no joint pain, and feel like I'm walking on clouds. Do what makes you feel great. Glad you found what works for you. Love love the dresser. TFS

[@BeautifulLife000H]

Me too. Mostly meat. Doing great and lower cholesterol. Blood of a 30 year old at 60 !

[@katyp855]

I did carnivore last year and felt amazing. Sadly I slipped back into bad habits and feel absolutely horrible. Thanks to watching this video, listening to Debi's story and reading your comment, I'm going back on it. I'm 52 and want to regain my health. Thanks for sharing

[@angelabowman1614]

I'm 55 and am going on Ketovore with mostly meat, eggs, healthy fats, a few veggies ( mostly Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Spaghetti Squash, cabbage, sauerkraut, green beans..... occasionally) and (berries, and pink grapefruit, on occasion. With whip topping.) Bacon and chicken and red meat, and Fish/Salmon, ect......with two meals, extended fast from dinner to lunch....no breakfast. Mostly Water, some plain Tea and Black Coffee. (At least for awhile. Still need that Caffeine. 🤷😊 And lemon and lime, and ACV. ) Basically trying to eliminate Carbs- bread, pasta, potatoes, junk food, fast food, sweets, my "crack Coffee" (caramel Macchiato Starbucks coffee) I only get those a few times a week. Maybe 4-6 per month. Need to cut that out Completely! I have issues from head to toe, inside out it seems..... arthritis and brain fog and energy plus itching and dry skin/ lips, sinus issues, eye problems, mood issues, ect.....lol I hear from so many people on KZbin about how they feel and how much weight they lost.....but being healthy is most important! All the other things that will most likely happen are a bonus side effect! 😊👍

New here, rarely subscribe, but such a delightful blending of good story telling & music while doing diy that, like a sugar addiction, I'm hooked on your quirky, unique programming. Looking up at us from the camera shows a humble spirit too.

[@KW-Houston]

Gorgeous work, as always!! I love your talent, and your heartfelt stories... your inspiration in art and life are so very appreciated. (EARLY 50's?!!? Own that awesomeness, sister!)

[@tjharvey1236]

It looks fantastic and does closely resemble the anthropologie dresser. Enjoyed the tutorial on the design process for this piece. Keto on! My husband & I started Keto at the beginning of the year. He was no longer insurable because of his weight and I was a year into menopause and had gained 40 lbs in that one year with doctors telling me that was normal and to get used to the extra weight. It has not been an easy transition but now, 4 months in we are finding our rythm and enjoying weight loss, less brain fog, more energy, it's been a great way of life for us so far.

[@Vanessa-qk3df]

I love everything about this video-your beautiful project, the music, your tutorial interspersed with your person testimony, and the way you filmed it. I hate to waste food, but I didn’t mind one bit that you threw away all that garbage. Thanks for your inspiration!

[@cgbannister1]

Love your videos and stories Debbie. One request I have is a longer ‘tour’ of your finished pieces! Want a better look at the entire thing. Keep up the great work. I can’t wait to try your paint!

[@annaibarra3447]

Debi, I think that you can talk about your diet. You said that you wanted to change your diet due to your brain fog, and depression. I don't think that you ever mentioned that you wanted to tell anyone to change their ways due to weight. You simply went with what you firmly believe and your own experience. I am beginning to fully believe, and not just because of your video, in regards to depression, which I have, and sugar, that so much of this is so true. I don't know which diet is true, but I will see who to cut it out for myself, as I truly need to do something. Thank you for being an inspiration for many who suffer from depression and brain fog. That is what I took from your video and other videos. You do for you, and we should try to do for ourselves. In regards to your dresser, it's absolutely amazing and beautiful. Great Job. I want to get over my slump and get some of my DIY's, crafts, and garden back to being a thing I once enjoyed. God Bless Debi.

[@pamperez4638]

I think your amazing. The way you blend your life with painting and creating is so beautiful. You are beautiful inside and out and I thank you for sharing your life’s stories with us. People should judge less and love more because love conquers all.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

Pam Perez amen!

[@jojohnson740]

You have such a beautiful spirit and you are an amazing artist. You have inspired me so much!!! Thank you for being you. Lots of Texas hugs sent your way!!

[@CabbaRouge]

Your work, as usual, is simply spectacular. You've substantially inspired my own work; I save your videos to watch after a long hard week,sit with coffee and enjoy being consistently astonished by you & your process + finished treasures. I'd like you ask you to PLEASE,please begin listing the song titles you choose for each of your amazing videos. I love the music just as much as your work! Also, I am a breast cancer patient, still in treatment but surviving thus far, Thank God, so I thank you for discussing the importance of diet in cancer prophylaxis. I'm ret from 31 yrs of Nursing; all you say about food/sugar has been proven many times over in clinical settings. Thank You, Debi for the remarkable gifts you give us all. xoxoxoxox Please don't ever change~ :)

[@Rleetuber]

5 years low carb/keto....best thing I ever did for my health😊 Good for you! Beautiful work on the dresser.

[@kathleenbeach4839]

Debi, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work. It is so beautiful. I just retired and was trying to figure what I want to do next. I came across this video and got excited because I have a dresser that I bought last year that I was going to refurbish. You got those creative juices flowing and this is a big deal for me because I was in a car wreck in 2008 and ended up with a brain injury. I have struggled with finding my creativity over the last 14 years. As much as I love your work, your stories really hit close to home as I too have struggled with sugar. Thank you for your wonderful video.

[@EE-jv2og]

'Manipulatable'...the best thing I've heard all day. I was having an unusual, blue day today. 😶 Stumbled across your video; laughed, teared up, chuckled, sighed, related, delighted in your creative genius. Thank you for sharing your gift. Be well. Be you. 🌼

[@KJ1214]

Same here she has a beautiful spirit

[@333teppie]

your a beautiful quirky person.. & I love your honesty.. your my type of chick & I'm so happy God brought you to me to learn from, I take ugly things … & I make them pretty.. That's my gift.. same as yours.. Your my Hero.. can't wait to learn more.. I was a painting contractor for 25 yrs.. big buildings.. i'm 52 now , can't do that anymore.. but The Lord brought you to me in order for my GIFT to work in a different way...I am so Blessed to have found you !!!

[@deepcreekvintage2872]

Great story Debi. I gave up sugar once for 2 years then let it sneak back into my diet. I felt so much better.

[@sheryla3868]

Gorgeous dresser! You did a fantastic job! Don't let anyone give you grief, none of that stuff was food that you threw away! It was chemicals & sugar masquerading as food. So glad you were able to kick the sugar addiction!

[@micheletaal4442]

Absolutely beautiful story with the 3 story wedding cake dresser. You nailed it. 💕💕

[@annlyon.2040]

Love this ! Ive watched it 6 times now and never have painted furniture. Ill watch it again soon. I love it !

[@emmalarson770]

You did a beautiful job on the dresser! Wow, it’s gorgeous :) You’re very creative and talented. Thank you for sharing part of your story. You are brave, courageous and strong. I pray that you know how beautifully you are created :)

[@evangelineingwerson6679]

Your work on the dresser is beautiful and so are you, I love the way you presented your story, I'm 54 and I so need to start keto, everybody is doing it and it's not a fad,,,, it definitely gives the results. Thank you Debi.

[@projectqueen610]

You're story is heartbreaking..at the same time encouraging. Thank you for being so authenic. I was in shock to find out that sugar is neuritoxin. I also went keto, because it was the path of least resistance to get off the sugar coaster.

[@pamelaallen6543]

I was on Keto for 3 months and felt amazing. I did miss bread and potatoes a lot. Thanksgiving and Christmas totally threw me under the bus. I have to make up my mind to get back on it and not fall off the wagon. Thank you for your story, I always enjoy them so much.

[@theresathompson2784]

Thank you for another GREAT video Debi! The dresser is gorgeous, I am definitely going to try something like this. I love your story telling, there is no one like you. I always look forward to your videos!

[@lindalynch1120]

Your story about your sugar addiction resonated with me. I have craved sugar as long as I can remember. I have been off sugar for 10 years with many slips. My health is so much better when I am off it, and the cravings go away. Your story encouraged me to stay with my no sugar plan of eating. The temptations are great, especially around the holidays. I am a 23-year survivor of advanced Ovarian cancer. I do believe my diet played a large part in getting it. I have been blessed with more life, and I want it to be my best life. No sugar is worth losing that.

[@lindalynch1120]

Seeing your dresser has inspired me to redo my jewelry armoire chest. I believe your chest is incredible and better than the Anthropology dresser. Thank you for sharing your sugar struggles and your beautiful dresser. I picked up some tips and got much inspiration on both counts.

[@jonibowen7367]

that dresser looks good enough to eat! you are the best and so is DIY paint 🙋‍♀️🌺🌸🌷

[@123STEP23]

you are adorable, crafts and real life conversation. NEVER let anyones negative judgements change who you are!

[@lyndablair2646]

First, I absolutely love your artistry and this gorgeous dresser! Second, I'm a newly keto person and I'm loving it...thank you for sharing your story and your reasons why keto works for you. It's very encouraging! 💜

[@andreamcmahon6352]

Your not wasting food, you can't call that stuff food. I've been vegan and keto, keeping food as real as you can I thing is the key. Love crafts and I love learning about health, thanks for joining the two.

[@ladyradiana]

Bless you Debi you are an absolute jewel in this crazy world of ours...……...the dresser is breathtaking...…...as usual with all your creations...………..many many years ago there was the grapefruit diet which was similar to keto and it was wonderful...… I would go on it again but I'm on one medication that won't allow me to eat grapefruit, I'm going to ask my doctor again to find a different med for me because of any diet that diet made me feel great. You are absolutely beautiful for being in your 50s and so very talented...…………..you should really have your own T V show. It's not just about your crafting it's about your beautiful spirit and gentleness you give to all of us. God bless you.

[@lisadixon2693]

I love that your dog was lying between you and the dresser while you were painting it. Our dog is the same way, we call him the Supervisor because he has to be right under us anytime we are doing something (even just cleaning the toilet!). The dresser is beautiful! You said it reminded you of a wedding cake, it reminds me of a wedding dress covered in lace. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas and wonderful stories.

[@garywright4495]

Ask myself? Who this beautiful soul! I am artist and designer, she really uplifting to see trash to awesome, it make's feel good.

[@KJ1214]

I like watching her She does beautiful furniture And she keeps you laughing at things she say Keep you interested And gives you so many beautiful ideas

[@judychapman1868]

Debi, I really enjoy your channel, your stories always touch my heart! I've been on KETO since January 23rd and feel so much better. I, like you have Asthma; I haven't had an Asthma attack since starting this diet. I've stopped having gastro problems and my knees aren't hurting. I'm sleeping better and have lost almost 30 lbs. Dr. berry, here on You Tube, is an advocate of KETO and talks about it often. Thank you for sharing Debi, I always look forward to your post. I'm visiting my daughter here in Oceanside and still plan on coming by your shop to say hello. Judy

[@SharynJanssen]

You are soooooo groovy cool Debbie!!! What a fabulous project! I’m excited to try this! Can’t thank you enough for sharing your sugar and life stories. We feel so alone and full of shame with sugar addiction. I did no sugar, no wheat or flour for over a year and felt amazing, lost 40 pounds, asthma almost gone... then a bad relationship crash and my sweet doggie died and boom - back into the Captain Crunch and icing... I really needed to hear your story today and feel motivated to clean up my diet again. We are so mean to ourselves - but we can be super good to ourselves too. You totally rock girl!!! 😊🌸

[@tiphneewestry3129]

This inspired my WHOLE LIVING ROOM redo 💯❤️😍 Sugar, gluten and dairy free is what cleared up my endometriosis enough to have 2 little boys!!!!! Listening to your body and soul and aligning with the Earth works❤️ (though I believe in those little moments your grandma inspired with the wedding cake are LIFE and LOVE moments that we need)

[@shadesofidaho]

LOOKS Gorgeous. And YES I too have gone off sugar 4 YEARS now. I was like you with the sugar cravings.I lost 100 pounds at 70 I feel better than I did at 50.

[@sznmcrae61]

I think your dresser is more beautiful than the anthropology!

[@msseadreamers]

I tried keto very strictly for 2 weeks and it worked great...but I fell off the wagon and started eating beans then other carbs and the rest is history. However, I watched this DYI for your artwork but after hearing your inspiring story...I'm going to get back on keto and make it my life change. Thanks a ton..and I'm sorry for your losses. I've got great losses in my life too and there is a hole left in your heart that can never be filled even if I did try with food. Love ya Whoever you are for this video!!!! Serendipity, I was looking for art and found inspiration for my health and soul !!!! Love your creations and music choices.

[@laurenmartone]

Debbie, I love watching you so much. Especially the stories you tell. Your dresser is much better than the Anthropology dresser and cost much less. You are so creative.

[@OffbeatHomesteader]

I love crafting, but I actually come here for your stories. I just love your soul!

[@ginadumania222]

Omg you’re funny and so freakin adorable! The dresser is gorgeous... thanks for sharing your story... definitely makes a positive impact. Cheers!

[@kimlmiles1]

The dresser is awesome and you are correct about Keto. It stopped my digestive issues completely. You do you.

[@judiyoung3767]

Stunning! and the dresser is gorgeous! This video was. delightful. I absolutely enjoyed all the information and the awesome playlist. I would love to have that. Thank you for sharing your talents and personal life stories.

[@Ana-i5s6t]

Debi .. so proud of you that you incorporate your life journey and your art of creating a wonderful beautiful dresser. Thank you.💕💕🌺

[@eclecticheiress9437]

you are simply darling...what an active and divine spirit...thanks for bringing us you... oh and yes, I love your work/creativity. ttfn

[@missyslittlethingsinlife1920]

Beautiful dresser! Good for you cutting suger. I did that 11 years ago (have fallen off the wagon so to speak) not only felt so much better, but got into the best shape of my life. I am glad the keto has worked for you. This is motivating me to want to go back on a sugar free diet. Congrats on staying off of sugar for over a year! And again beautiful dresser loved your tutorial.

[@sharoncarey5338]

As always, your work is amazing. I love the dresser. You look amazing for 50's I always thought you were a young girl!

[@bethbartlett6677]

Hi Deb, you go girl. I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 2 years ago. 9 monthly ago I started a whole food plant based diet. I also gave up sugar and oil. It has changed my life. I am off some medicine and I feel great. I also am satisfied with my food and find I don't over eat or have food cravings. I do have small amounts of pumpernickel bread and whole wheat pasta. But for me that is perfect I never really liked eating meat. So the trade off of giving up oil, dairy, meat ,seafood ,sugar was worth it because I never really cared for meat or seafood. It sounds like you have found a plan that works for you. My brother is also having success with keto, for him he would rather cut out carbs than meat. You are right we all are humans but we are all different. I do think we should all get off the sugar drug. Congrats and good health to you! ,

[@G14Theus]

Miss. Debi I think you’re beautiful inside and out.. Beautiful dresser!!!

[@johnhammond7273]

You are amazing... not only as an artist but as a voice, that speaks up, you’re a role model to humanity because no matter what the subject maybe we should have the freedom to speak and share our stories no matter what without fear or prejudice or judgment.. thanks for setting an example of strength and being strong and standing your ground... and sharing your personal story!!! Ps the dresser look amazing 💖🇦🇺👍

[@ccforrester8897]

The dresser is absolutely breathtaking I love it💜💜💜

[@destrystokes6687]

My Gosh.... this is beautiful! You are so creative and talented! I have PCOS and became quite overweight in my 20's-30's. I was hungry all the time too. I finally discovered the Keto diet and it changed my life. I have lost 50 lbs in the last 6 years or so. I am now the size I want to be and I am so much healthier and don't crave food all day long. I am now 48 and hoping we experience our best years in the next 20 years.

[@rineallison6251]

Oh, that's beautiful. And I like hearing about how you've overcome and found better health.

[@MagnoliaZZZZ]

I can't help but LOVE this girl. She is so REAL!! Plus she is super talented.

[@billie5956]

Beautiful you = beautiful dresser! 😍💗 I'm in love!✨ I've been off of any processed sugars for years now- it started from no sugar, to just agave and honey, and now I only use stevia and sparingly monkfruit if I need something sweet. To be honest, sometimes I binge on dried mangoes and figs- but only when I'm really stressed out/anxious and having a crazy sweet attack. 🤫 I don't feel bad about it though. Haha! But I'm such a fan of everything Debi's Design Diary- really love what you're doing- thank you so much for creating diy paint and for sharing your beautiful creations with the world. Your videos always leave me so inspired! 🌈

[@Bethyj2u]

Trim Healthy Mama has amazing dessert recipes. None of the bad sugar. Lots of recipes on Pinterest. Check them out.

[@laurieboughfman5727]

It's never too late to find the right inspiration! I need to get off the sugar as I suffer from many of the same problems that you described. I grew up in a household with my oldest sibling being diabetic. We had to be so careful around them. Yet both of my parents had "sweet toothes." Sugar was coveted. Mom would buy bags of candy and hide them in her dresser! We put heaps of sugar on everything! I remember eating sugar sandwiches made with Wonderbread! Spoonfuls of sugar in coffee! I remember an aunt giving my cousin and I a whole dollar to spend at the candy store. This was when penny candy was a penny! We ate candy all day long. I am now 66 and my biggest complaint is how much my body and joints ache. You have inspired me! Oh, and I love the wedding cake dresser! I had many older cousins who had fabulous wedding cake! Us little girls would sneak into the back corner of the cake and drag our fingers through the frosting! It would taste of cigar and cigarettes as those wedding halls were filled with it. My "taste in furniture is more MCM, i.e. Heywood Wakefield, but I still enjoy watching you create all the beautiful things! Thank you!

[@jazzybandit4687]

nice job, it came out beautiful! your video was very enjoyable, thanks.

[@cltinturkey]

Your creation is MUCH more beautiful than the one from Anthropologie. Thank you for sharing your masterpiece. I'm glad your health has improved and you found the right combination for you. It's wonderful that you're a strong-willed woman who stands up for yourself and does what is right for you. Bravissima!

[@reneerougeaux7046]

Better than the anthropologie piece!! Story and the music is great too!! Can you list the artist??

[@saundralopez2030]

The dresser is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story. Condolences to you and your family. Yes, do what works for you and your body.

[@VondaInWonderland]

Great job, it's absolutely fabulous. You are super strong, don't listen to trolls you look incredible ♥

[@eileendowney4601]

I gave up sugar18 months ago and like you I feel great......I was a total sugar addict for 56 years.I’m at my best

[@calandranicole]

Love the dresser soo much, I remember seeing it online and falling in love with it! The air dry clay is such a good idea for allowing the shapes to wrap around the corners! Also, I really enjoyed the little storytimes of your personal life inbetween the instructions! You're so cute! I live in Encinitas so I'll have to stop by your shop one day! 💕

[@SusynStecchi]

You rock, Debi! Not only is your work gorgeous and you are so right about keto. I have been on it for 3 years and lost 50 pounds in my first year. I don't miss sugar although I do miss cheese curls but I found pork grind recipes that give me that crunch factor, so it's all good. Keto isn't for everyone but it has taught me a lot about how much sugar and salt is unnecessarily added to food, artificially creating health problems. My cholesterol and blood sugars are normal now, I weigh what I did in high school, and keto comes naturally to me now. You do not need to apologize to anyone for your healthy diet. Nutritionists have started to realize a balanced keto diet is actually very healthy (note the word "balanced"). Stay well, stay creative, girlfriend!

[@feeenchantee3249]

Wow!!! I live this dresser!!! Bye, bye sugar: I’m on a keto lifestyle too!!!❤️

[@Licrish]

Ive lost 160 lbs with keto. Teeth problems, weight, and asthma when I was young...love your talent! Thank you for being vulnerable!!!

[@starr6465]

Debbie, who is singing the first song and what is the name of it ? I love what you did Talented Lady. Thank you for sharing.

[@glendapantley2894]

The very first song is Ghost by Johnny Stimson.

[@nancypotter3075]

@@glendapantley2894 do you know any of the other titles? I love the music!

[@marypalmer2088]

I don't know what I love more, the crafts or your stories. The dresser is fabulous and your journey is wonderful. I am 59 and am sitting here eating candy, I need to stop, I want to be healthy. I have heard great things about Keto and if you shop right, you can replace things you love. I love chips so much and my husband found salt & vinegar pork rinds and they were so good! Next is to find low carb sweets! Thank you for a uplifting video. Have a great day, Mary

[@cellcat]

Hi Mary. You don't even have to start the diet specifically. I tested the fats first to see how i felt. They made me feel full faster than when I ate sugary things. My go-to fats are coconut oil (in my tea, and a spoonful with my lunch salads), ghee in my tea as well and in my soups, coconut manna to thicken my soups, some heavy cream for flavor in my protein drinks using almond milk, olive oil on my raw vegetables and my scrambled eggs, coconut oil for stir-frying, cream cheese slices instead of other cheese snacks. Almost immediatley I stopped looking for sugary snacks. Be sure to eat breakfast and sprinkle kosher salt or sea salt on your meals (and as much dried herbs as you like) because each day, you you use up your body's salt storage very quickly! And drink water while you eat the chips. Your tissues are thirsty! My keto diet choices: Healthy fats, nuts, veg, fish, no meat (personal preference), no wheat, no processed sugars. Also, no simple sugars (junk foods, processed foods, flours, noodles, breads, pastries and ice creams). You can do it Mary! (Be sure to talk with your nutritionist or doctor about your planned dietary changes). :o)

[@janetbecker4282]

Deb loved how the dresser turned out. I wish I had found your site many years before when I was learning paint techniques. I started keto this past January and the weight came off without feeling like I was "dieting". Last year I gained weight on weight watchers. I agree that we each need to listen to our bodies and do what works for us.

[@GWest5068]

Absolutely love your chest....it does look like a wedding cake...love your story....I'm on keto also and have lost 31 lbs...with only 20 more to go....everything you said is true....tfs

[@randihungry]

One, great project! Two, it's your channel. Talk about anything and everything. Your struggles are valid just like everyone else's! Keep your head up and do the things that make you happy and healthy!

[@bettylandsaw6589]

Wow, I would have guessed you were in your mid 20s

[@msfitnessnut]

You’re amazing. Congratulations on improving your diet. I too was a sugar junkie and physically/mentally exhausted until I found keto. That was 5 years ago. I’m now a keto coach 🤗. Love this dresser. You’ve inspired me to start my furniture redecorating again.

[@flowergirlpower1991]

How could that be dinner, all those surgery things. Thank God you are off all that now.

[@robindonnelly]

Beautiful dresser! Love the paints! As far as diet goes, I swear I have an eating disorder; one day plant based, one day vegetarian, one day wanting to go keto again. We have to find what works best for us. You’re allowed to share your experiences. People that say, “how dare you” are aggressors and will find offense at anything.Thanks for sharing your beautiful dresser and your story. So sorry for the loss of your grandma and mom. Glad you are feeling better!

[@bobbyraystreet8614]

The dresser is Devine! And I absolutely adore your personality and story telling style. I'm hooked!

[@angelaperry2785]

I love the projects you do, your honesty about your struggle, your ethics, your taste, and that you're over 50. Keep on keepin' on!

[@glojk4315]

Ok so the beautiful works of art, the stories, the great music, and of course the dancing at the end of each video. I love it all! I am catching up with as many videos as I can.

[@marymendez9785]

I just stumbled on to you... I'm laughing and smiling like I'm your momma!!! What a inspiring woman you are...talented in so many ways. Thank you woman. I haven't had sugar, carbs, in over 1 1/2 years. I've lost 30 lbs and feel great!!!

[@StephBer1]

Hi Debi, you have yourself a new subscriber, from Australia! First, I love your work. It is stunning. Second, thank you for your story. I have a few health problems and have wanted to go on the keto diet for a while now as I have terrible brain fog and I KNOW sugar makes me feel sick. The number of people who are trying to stop me due to 'cancer concerns' is overwhelming. I'm 56 and when you said you are early 50's I nearly fell over backwards. I look old enough to be your mother. I hate the way I look, but mostly the way I feel. I feel 70. You have inspired me. Looking forward to your next video.

[@sianscountrylife4925]

What a great video ! I too was a total sugar freak ...loved it . I grew up on a healthy diet but used to love spending all my pocket money every Friday after school on sweets / chocolate and crisps ...I never really stopped and throughout my adult life and suffered from sugar crashes . Last year I was diagnosed with Graves Disease and since then I've become sugar free and low carb ...I feel better , or at least I'm improving now . Fingers crossed that I'll be able to keep my levels balanced ! Thanks for the anthropology content ! 🙏

[@barbaralipska3720]

I can't tell you how very much I love Debi's videos and the life stories she speaks of and shares. Thank you so much.

[@eyesofthegoddess2967]

Debi, thank you so much for sharing. You are one of millions of women who are addicted to sugar, and do not know what to do. But know that we are all in this together, we are all sisters who want to fell better and live a good life, not just a long life, the quality of life is so much more important. I am morbidly obese and my addiction to sugar is horrible, but I am slowly getting rid of it and yes, I am in my mid-50's also. Do not give excuses to others, just answer to yourself; you are a more discerning critique than anyone else as you know yourself better. Your dresser is fabulous and your vision of your dresser is spot on. This is one piece I would consider an heirloom to pass down generations. Keep up the great work and you have another subscriber in me.