Discovering Keto: The Shift That Helped Me Lose 40 Pounds and Transform My Health 

Did you have any problems with your weight or health before going on keto? 

For many years, I had been taking several medications for the various health conditions I had. I often experienced stomach gas and had to take medicine in the morning and evening. I followed various doctors’ advice regarding which medicines to take or add, when to take them, and when to stop taking them. One day, a doctor who treated me for diabetes suggested that I should take insulin if the four types of medication I was taking in the morning and evening did not work. This recommendation made me very anxious. 

I started to try to eat less food on my own and began fasting for 12-13 hours, but I used to snack and frequently eat. However, I had no idea what to eat and what not to eat, so I turned to YouTube and Google for guidance. 

How did you discover keto? 

Initially, I followed the advice of an Indian doctor, but it didn’t make a difference. In January 2022, I learned about Dr. Eric Berg through YouTube and live programs. I gained a lot of knowledge from his content and decided to change my lifestyle based on my own research and his advice.  

How does an average day of eating/fasting look for you on keto? 

I modified my eating habits and made significant changes to my diet. I began a low carb, keto diet where I was only eating two times per day; I cut out snacking and frequent eating. I worked on getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night and sitting in the morning sun for about 1 hour each morning.  

I began to understand that ghee and butter (saturated fat) are essential elements for a healthy life. The enemies of living healthy are a lot of carbs, flour, vegetable oil, sugar, and junk food (foods packed in factories and Trans Fat).  Insomnia, anxiety, and laziness also have a negative role. 

After fasting for 16 hours, I did it for 18 hours, and now I am fasting for 20 hours. 

How does exercise play a role in your success on keto?  

I started walking for 40-60 minutes and doing 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. I go to the gym for 20-30 minutes on alternate days as well.  

How has your health improved since you started keto?   

My weight reduced from 80 kg (176 lbs.) to 62 kg (136 lbs.); I lost 18 kg (40 lbs.) My BMI went from 27.8 to 22.2 and my fat dropped to 15.8%. 

Any other details you want to share?  

Over the past year, I have worked tirelessly on my health journey. I have conducted studies, conducted personal research, and reviewed published research from around the world. Through this effort, I feel that I have achieved some level of success in educating myself about food, the root causes of disease, and how people can become healthier.