Hi I'm Julie…your chef BFF! Just consider me your kitchen coach! I'm a trained chef, wife, and thrifty mom. I'm a former fashion designer and lover of decor. I’m all about being resourceful and creative in and out of the kitchen. I created this channel with my husband Joe to help inspire, encourage and tell a story. Welcome to our Yooniverse! Find all printable recipes on our website at chefjulieyoon.com
Oh no! Thanks for taking the time to write that looong comment. I hope you have time for self care or resonate with some of the points I mentioned in the video. I appreciate the effort as always! ❤
Yay YOU, for getting thru that! I had gestational diabetes with my 3rd child (a daughter) at 36. I was shocked as well. I had quit many things already (cigarettes, etc...) and now God wanted me to give up my CHOCOLATE TOO???!!! I hated life at that moment, but, apparently, we can do anything if it's for the kids. So eventually, I grew to like my non-sweet, real food. Oatmeal without sugar or fruit or even milk! Boy, did I enjoy that 1st cup of coffee with cream and sugar in the hospital after delivering a healthy baby! When they asked me if I wanted that, I couldn't believe it, and when they said yes, the doctor had given the ok, i was ecstatic! I can still remember how good it tasted and how much i enjoyed it. I'm now 4 mo away from being 69, have fatty liver, diverticulosis, and high bp. Back to the special diets I have gone... I'm now low-sodium, low-fat, gluten-free and struggling with learning how to cook for myself. I STILL watch your Ahi poke salad video, cuz that is the BEST recipe ever and now I buy ahi and pretty much have it on hand for when I'm craving protein. I eat lots more fish (it is the perfect meat for my body), very lean ground turkey, and boneless, skinless chicken breasts for meat. Many, many, many salads (I make a great salad now and use balsamic vinegar, avocado oil or EVOO, and lemon juice for dressing). You are a hero, never forget that. God has now equipped you to consider all kinds of things people have to deal with in diets. You are uniquely qualified to help so many others. Thank you for your courage in sharing. This too, shall pass, as all things do. I love you and your family. Peace.
So many new health challenges to track ... yikes! You are amazing. Glad things settled down with the diabetes.. excellent tips about food and nutrition for the long haul. xoxo
Thanks for your kindness. I feel like it was a perfect storm with one new health concern after the other for a while. It definitely was hard to not be discouraged during this time, but having our cute little baby helped! I'm just thankful to be coming out of some of these things now and there were many lessons learned!
I totally remember telling you to start your timer. Feels so long ago. Looking back, God had a plan for it all and I'm so thankful to see you and Taylor healthy and happy <3
Yes you were definitely one of the voices telling me to set my timer haha! 😂 I couldn't have gotten through that time with humor and lightness without our community. And yes I truly believe God had a bigger plan and reasoning for me to have gone through all those health things when I did. Thanks for walking by my side during those times! ❤
You're telling me! I used to call her miracle baby but she and I went through so much together so she really is a miracle. One day I will share her birth story. It was wild!
I really wish I didn't struggle with this as much as I did, especially as a chef who should know a thing or two about food and adjusting to dietary needs, but let me tell you...this almost took me down!
I did try that...I failed to mention it in my video, but for some reason...maybe it was the kind I was using, but it didn't work for me, so I ended up giving up on it. But I do hear it's a game changer!
Yes for now...but I'm a little nervous because I have to get another routine doctor's check up and I'm afraid of what they'll say because I had been eating way more carbs now...like "normal," so I'm trying to taper off again.
Right??? It's the social aspect of it that made it harder. I'm sorry you're cutting out stuff in your diet because of your diet. I hear gluten often has an effect on eczema.
oh gosh😮 how did you manage that❤ it is quite commin among my pregnant friends .yet now🎉 i am sure you mastered something from this experience❤can't wait to watch and learn
It really pushed me to my brink to try to muster up healthy foods I could actually eat without throwing up even on this diet. It was a hard time for me- much harder than I'd like to admit. I'm glad I did learn a lot from it though. Sorry your friends had it too.
I guess it's more common to suddenly develop it for your 2nd pregnancy or if you're older...like I was. I'm sorry you had it. I hope you managed it better than I did. I barely scraped by and felt so guilty not being a warrior during the time and posting recipes of what I was eating to help others. At least I'm sharing my story now!
thanks so much for sharing your journey, Julie. I'm just watching this vid now and want to give you a big hug - can't imagine how awful it was during those really bad symptom days (minutes!). your descriptions help me to better grasp a bit more but truly can't imagine. much love to you and your family~ 🦄
Thanks Audrey for walking side by side with me during this journey through all the driving to the hospital moments, watching Lincoln, and even helping me get back into work. Appreciate your strength and energy too ❤. I felt less alone because of your friendship.
It's so good to see you healthy again! Thank you for sharing all this with us so hopefully, we can learn from your pain. God bless you and your family. Congratulations on 2 children! You have sacrificed for them!
Thank you for your well wishes. While I was going through everything, I definitely didn’t want to share anything. But looking back, I’m glad I still recorded clips here and there because sharing pain is just as important as sharing the highlight reels. I’m just thankful Taylor was okay and yes moms sacrifice so much for their kiddos but it’s worth it ❤.
Thank you so much for your prayers and yes I'm doing much better these days. I can't say I'm completely healed. I still have bouts of this or that, but I'm overall really grateful for the improvement. Appreciate you!
I'm so thankful that Taylor especially was okay. I was so stressed when I didn't know what was going on with our baby at the time and all I could think about was her safety and well being. It was a crazy time that lasted about 1 1/2 years but we're both doing well and I'm much better now. Good to hear from you!
Aw I'm so sorry to hear that....I guess the chronic illness is a result of the Bell's Palsy...or maybe it's the other way around...but I still deal with symptoms too. I'm hoping you get better one day! Thanks for sharing and stay strong!
@@Hija.De.Luna25 I bet mine has something to do with stress too. That's why I'm trying to take more moments for self care these days. I think I can still tell I had it when I look in the mirror too. I'm sure there will always be slight traces of it.
