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Name:
Yashraj S.
Starting Weight:
236 lbs.
Current Weight:
158 lbs.
Weight Loss:
79 lbs. (36 kg)
Approach:
Keto
Life before keto:
Yashraj, a resident of India, began his success story with Dr. Berg after some health scares.
Yashraj suffered from a chronic pancreatic condition from ages 14 through 21 and then diabetes-related issues starting at age 23. After enduring numerousendoscopies and stenting procedures, he saw his pancreas begin to heal.
But in October 2016, he found that he also had issues with his blood sugar. “I was very shocked and hurt that after recovering from one disease, I was facing another lifelong one,” he explained.
“I cut out sugar and refined flour completely,” he said. That was his first step. He turned to the internet in search of healthy diets and programs; that’s how he found Dr. Berg. “He instantly caught my attention with his short, informative, and relevant videos,” said Yashraj. “I started following his advice for my diet and exercise routines.”
He found himself very aligned with Dr. Berg’s advice on intermittent fasting and the keto diet. But this journey didn’t come without challenges.
After starting keto:
“The hardest part was giving up all the junk I was addicted to,” Yashraj said. “Here in India, it’s a habit in the family to have sweets after every meal. This wasingrained into my system since childhood. Plus, all the soft drinks, chips, burgers, and midnight snacks… To give up all this in your early 20s was a nightmare! But slowly I gave things up one by one, and I finally realized that I have only one body, so I have to value it the most.”
When asked what he would do differently if he could relive his weight-loss journey, he explained that when it came to exercise, he used to only do cardio. Now, he feels strongly about the importance of weight training and has learned a lot from Dr. Berg. “I was losing weight, but I still had the same amount of fat,” he said.
Everyone has a unique motivation for embarking on a weight-loss journey. For Yashraj, it was his parents. “I didn’t want them to worry,” he said. “I love them so much, and their smiles kept me going.”
Health improvements:
Yashraj has lost 36 kg (79 lbs.) and now weighs 72 kg (158 lbs.) at 5’10”. “I’m young, and I can see my body turning from a blob into a fit and healthy person’s body, and I feel great stepping on the scale and looking in the mirror,” he says.
Although Yashraj is in great shape now, it will always be a work in progress, and he’ll continue to look to Dr. Berg for tips and suggestions. “Thank you for your videos, Dr. Berg, and thank you for reading my story!”
Favorite way to exercise:
Yashraj enjoys doing pushups for exercise. “I do 70 to 100 pushups every other day,” he says.
Favorite Foods:
Yashraj has a farm in India with cows and buffalo and has always enjoyed fresh dairy in his home. He also enjoys salads and smoothies.
