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Name:
Jessica J.
Location:
Wisconsin
Starting Weight:
Almost 300 lbs
Current Weight:
135 lbs
Weight Loss:
122 lbs (55 kg)
How it started
About two and a half years ago, when I was 57, I didn’t believe I would live until 60. I was almost 300 lbs and a metabolic mess.
A couple of years earlier, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and bone spurs in my right foot and ankle. The pain became excruciating. Every step I took was unbearable, so I walked less and gained more weight.
My blood pressure was high even while on meds, and my asthma was out of control. I was under immense stress in my life. I cried daily.
I’m a caregiver to my older brother and husband, who are both disabled. I was responsible for doing and taking care of our little place and animals — and I couldn’t walk.
The feeling of fear and sadness was overwhelming. Knowing that if something happened to me, everything we knew and lived would be lost. I had to figure it out!
Being self-employed with no medical insurance, the recommended cortisone shots every 3 months in my foot were not an option.
Turning Point
I knew that losing weight would probably help, but I couldn’t exercise.
Then the lockdowns came, and I was watching more YouTube videos. I happened to stumble upon an interview, and I immediately started eating LCHF (low-carb, high-fat) keto and learned how to fast.
Today: A New Life
Now, I’m a healthy 135 lbs and maintaining well with my keto and fasting lifestyle.
- I’m off my blood pressure meds
- My osteoarthritis pain and asthma are gone
- I work as a lifeguard at our local pools at the community recreation center
In January, I was asked to start a group to help others learn what I did to turn my health around. We call it:
“Life in the FAST Lane”
It’s an encouragement circle / book club / support group where we help each other reach our health and fitness goals. We have a great group of dedicated members.
We also have a private Facebook page where members can invite friends to follow along with us.
We currently have 51 members and growing.? We all know and love Dr. Berg, as I share his informative videos on our page often. Paying it forward is my mission now.? I’m so thankful.
Thanks for the opportunity to share it with you.
– Jessica J., Wisconsin
