Life before keto: 

Angela first learned about keto through her epileptic son; doctors and nutritionists would bring keto up when discussing his treatment. Her concern about her son’s intense health issues was worsened by physical problems of her own. She suffered from pain and inflammation, and her own condition was intensified by the stress of seeing her son hospitalized so often. She not only wanted to feel better, but she also wanted to be able to help her son more. Angela took a look at her own health and decided to give keto a try herself.  

When she began doing research on keto, Angela found Dr. Berg and loved the science behind his videos. “I wanted to follow just one person,” she says. “There is so much mixed information out there, I knew it would be hard to weed through. I felt that Dr. Berg’s reasoning and videos were a huge help and they made the most sense.” 

After starting keto: 

Because she had moved to a new city a few months before embarking on her keto journey, Angela actually didn’t have the support system that others might benefitfrom. Surprisingly, she feels that it was for the best. When she returned to visit her prior home after a few months of keto, her friends barely recognized her, and the compliments felt wonderful. “Other than that, it’s just my son and me,” says Angela. “He’s my biggest inspiration!” 

One of the best lessons Angela learned from Dr. Berg is to always be prepared. When her son was hospitalized, at first it seemed to make sense for her to stop keto and focus on his health, but the huge difference she experienced on keto made her realize that dropping it wasn’t a wise choice. Now, she just makes sure she’sprepared to eat the way she needs to, even if she’s spending time in the hospital or eating out with friends. 

Health improvements: 

Angela’s initial goal when starting keto wasn’t to lose weight. She didn’t step on a scale for two months after beginning keto; after weighing herself at a friend’s house, she was shocked to learn she’d lost 30 pounds (14 kg) just by changing her diet.  

Now she’s down 75 pounds (34 kg) and reports that it feels wonderful. “The hardest part is not having clothes that fit,” Angela says with a smile. “But it’s worth it to feel better.” Before keto, her fatigue was overwhelming and depressing. Since Dr. Berg’s tips changed her outlook on food, she’s bursting with energy. 

Her pain has gone down, and she sleeps better at night, too. There’s only one thing Angela says she’d do differently: she’d follow Dr. Berg’s advice to a T. “This is not a fad, it’s a way of life and something I will do forever, even after goals are met,” she says. 

Favorite ways to exercise:  

Angela enjoys going for a walk or using the elliptical. 

Favorite keto recipe:  

Cauliflower rice with bacon and cream cheese.