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Name:
Paul R.
Starting Weight:
248 lbs.
Current Weight:
178 lbs.
Weight Loss:
70 lbs. (32 kg)
Approach:
Keto
Duration:
14 months
Life before keto:
Before finding keto, Paul ate the standard American diet, full of carbs and sugar. He was an avid traveler, and his life revolved around food.
“I have visited 46 different countries, and if you count multiple trips to the same countries, it would surpass 100 visits. I loved new cultures, experiences, history, and of course, food,” he said. “Traveling to new countries allowed for amazing food experiences, and I would overindulge. Discounts through my job made traveling very affordable and day trips to Tokyo, Japan, to eat at my favorite sushi place, to Belgium for my favorite burger place, or to Germany for the best Turkish restaurant outside Istanbul, were commonplace.”
Paul’s adventurous life was actually quite sedentary: long plane rides and little exercise. It led to him feeling his worst and reaching 248 pounds (112 kg).
“I would be out of breath easily. I would need to sit on the ground and pull my foot near my chest to tie my shoes. It was miserable doing the simplest of daily tasks or activities,” he said. “I always sounded like I was trying to catch my breath. I knew something had to give.”
For a while, he tried working out, but he became discouraged when his weight didn’t change. And exercise allowed him to make excuses for eating poorly. Then he heard about keto from a friend.
“It truly is a miracle what following Dr. Berg can do for you,” he said. “It changed my life.”
After starting keto:
The hardest part for Paul was cutting out carbs and sugar in the beginning, but once he changed his mindset, stopped worrying about the weight, and focused on regaining his health, everything changed. It was Dr. Berg’s advice that led to this pivotal switch in his thought process.
Said Paul, “The best part, besides being the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life and in the best shape of my life, is being able to inspire others with my results. They see my transformation and results, and they want the same.”
He added, “I’ve helped several friends lose 13 to 30 pounds in the first month and 30 to 60 pounds in two months, based on how strict they are. Helping others become healthy is truly the best part. Be it friends, family, or strangers, being able to add years onto their [lives] is amazing.”
Paul started sharing the details of his keto journey by making videos on his Instagram and YouTube channels. He makes sure that he includes everything he wishes he had known before starting.
Health improvements:
In 14 months, he lost 70 pounds (32 kg), the first 60 of which were lost without any exercise. He began lifting weights twice a week once he hit a plateau.
“Looking back, I’m still happy with the no-exercise decision,” he said. “I think it sets me apart and adds a unique aspect.”
“If I can do it, anyone can,” said Paul. “I feel like a new man. I used to live to eat; now I eat to live.”
Favorite way to exercise:
“I don’t really have a favorite exercise, unless you say cooking is an exercise,” said Paul “I like that. Cooking is my exercise, and it has amazing results.”
Favorite keto recipe:
Dr. Berg’s Cauliflower Pizza.
