Van Life Damaged My Health (This Helps)

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Natasha Hynes, from Montreal, Canada, bought a Dodge Sprinter van in 2021 with the dream of waking up in the mountains of the West Coast. After downsizing her life to move out of a toxic living situation and into a van with her 3 cats, Natasha crossed the country overcoming many obstacles along the way.
Over the following four months she would cross the country two more times, once on her way to document a historic moment in Canada, and another after being abandoned without a vehicle by her then co-traveler on the wrong side of the county.
While facing many life-threatening scenarios along the way, she made her way back to her van on the west-coast. Her vlog, Quest Out West, chronicles the good and bad of van life, travel, and life struggles without the glamorous bias you see on social media, with the ultimate goal of inspiring you to face your fears, transcend limitations, and go after the life you really want.

[@pattismith7137]

You appear to be a very strong person . Is there any reason why you do not get a job.

[@QuestOutWest]

Patty, only a boomer would ask this. Did you not just see the market crash? Do you see the price of goods? Do you see the immigration problem? Companies are downsizing. Only brown ppl get hired at most min wage jobs because they are literally taking over establishments in management positions and only employ their own ppl. No one can "just get a job" in this economy and anyone who assumes they can has their head stuck far up their a s s.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Good Morning Natasha I love seeing you in the house and doing the gardening thing I also loved seeing the Turkey Next time I'm not sure if you have it their in your country BUT try to see if you can get a smoked turkey you don't have to prepare any thing its just Thaw heat and serve I do hear about your health and that worries me a bit for you Thoughts and prayers girl keep your head up

[@lizburrowschapin2871]

Fresh fruits and veg are great, frozen vegetables and fruit too, but smoothies are too much you need the fiber. Salads great. Not too much animal products. You can go vegan but that is carbs too so u need to be careful. You need a renal dietician and a nephrologist

[@cyndeeh]

I'm SO GLAD YOUR BACK !!!!!!!

[@vegas_trip7949]

I think you should remain in Canada. That government health insurance is a great benefit. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@QuestOutWest]

Last time I went to a dr was 2018 when I thought I was having a heart attack and they left me in the emergency waiting room for 5 hrs... I dont use the medical system.

[@TheWandererOTR]

Ever thought about getting your CDL? If you're gonna do the van life thing, might as well get paid for it! Wish you the best.

[@BlissfullyBearFoot]

Good luck on your journey Natasha. I hope you feel better & better! 🤗🫶

[@julien2912]

The turkey looked great. I would make one like that too, in the middle of the year for no reason. People should make turkey like that all year round. You can make turkey avocado sandwiches, turkey and gravy of course, turkey salad, turkey and dressing/stuffing, turkey tetrazzini with pasta, or just cut it up and put on top of salads with cranberries, etc....I hope it lasted for you for a several different meals.

[@billiebareed]

On those days... 😵when I lack energy to prepare specially adapted meals because of a period. I deeply wish one thing to happen. To have a personal housekeeper with cooking skills, period! Until that day I keep dreaming, deep-freeze portions and keep it for period emergency days. Women on a strict diet need support on those days. Amen! 😋

[@QuestOutWest]

We really do.

[@jeanpayne2823]

I put whipping cream also in my coffee.

[@Mizz.Person]

Us too. Yum!

[@rosecampbell2755]

I was interested to hear you mention Keto for Fibro. Thank you for mentioning because I need to try something.

[@rainbow_warrioress]

Sounds like a good plan. ❤ I've missed your vlogs. They're so entertaining. 😂

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

All the suggestions for diabetics and losing weight and possible kidney issues is all correct, and as a type 1 diabetic I agree with most of this, although having type 1 is a LOT different than type 2 or having pre-diabetes. With what you have and type 2's have you still produce the enzymes for insulin, just less than a "normal" person...as a type 1 diabetic, I do not, but diet/exercise definitely helps! I have heard of a couple of types of "cures" but they were pretty out there...like some wild outdoor plant only found in the desert that you'd have to get and have all the time, and some weird concoction that you have to go to some "retreat" in Tucson and get used to only having that, which you also have to pay for the retreat...no thanks! lol This was entertaining so hope you keep it up! We love to watch your antics even if it's not "van life," your funny and informative so you got somethin'...sure wish I was funny...so ,don't ever forget it or lose your sense of humor!

[@QuestOutWest]

You are right. 1 and 2 are different. For what its worth, Ive heard parasite cleansing may help for type 1 as theres a theory about flukes being at least an influence. Not sure how valid it is, but I would do parasite cleanses anyways.... When I was living in the most abusive situations I lost my joy and sense of humor temporarily because I was depressed, exhausted, and punished when they heard me laughing.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

@@QuestOutWest I'm scared to do a parasite cleansing! lol And I know you've done occasional fasting, I just have no ability to do that, I just get to hungry, some people are just able to do that, some aren't. That's so sad that you were punished for laughing...some more ridiculousness of parents lost in their own head, feel like I'm kinda going thru something like that. Hopefully, the worst is behind you now, I truly believe it is...much luv

[@QuestOutWest]

Theres lots of other parasite cleanses like oregano oil. Super easy, cheap, painless. 💕

[@175south]

You go, girl you don’t need no stinking man❤

[@billiebareed]

Broccoli is delicious!🥦🥦🥦

[@tammy9162]

100% Spot on! I started keto, then to ketoCarnivore, off 5 meds and all diagnosed deseases, GONE.

[@QuestOutWest]

Nice!!!

[@tammy9162]

@QuestOutWest It's True and Works! I even had Full Chem-Lab Workup... their Perfect! I'd even Show you. 🤗🤗🤗

[@helene1779]

❤️🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼❤️🐈🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛❤️

[@rosamaryzayas5650]

Happy you're back! ✨💖✨

[@Alex-ergo]

✌️😇🙏

[@EllieM_Travels]

I use monk fruit sweetener too, and collagen for coffee creamer. Oh and I have a black cat who goes in my fridge! 😅😂

[@Mizz.Person]

Great vlog. Thanks for sharing. Have a fabulous day! 😊 Edit: Your hair tinsel is looking gorgeous! 😀

[@scherriray.raindrop]

Hey Natasha 👋😊 Good seeing you back. My doc shared a book w me last week titled " Eat to beat disease ". Just thought i would throw that out there. You do you. No one else will. Thats what ive come to learn over the last couple yrs. Thank you for sharing your life with us ❤

[@PrplAngl]

Did you watch the special Oprah did recently on weight loss & it was sure enlightening. If you pissess the " fat " gene is is treated as a disease, we will always struggle 🙏 bottom line is we are all different & we need to be kind & except ourselves 👍

[@QuestOutWest]

Friend, Oprah is an evil monster. And though being overweight IS an illness, not a character trait, and yes we need to be kind to ourselves, there is no "fat gene." Gene expression is a response to its environment. Change the environment (diet, toxins, stress...) and you change the gene expression. The illness of being overweight is 100% healable. I do not support a defeatest philosophy. If you want to lose weight you can. It may not be easy, but we dont submit our goals to circumstances around here. 💕

[@elizabethash4720]

I enjoy your video life. Thanks for sharing 😊