Bert Lost 50 Pounds with Keto After Years of Failed Diets 

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

In October 2007, I weighed 225 lbs., with a goal of losing 40 lbs. in 15 weeks. I counted calories and exercised like a madman. After 20 weeks, I had only lost 29 lbs., which sounds great, but for the effort and minimal return over the last several weeks, I spent. On May 31, 2015, I weighed even more at 233.5 lbs. This time, I fell for the Isagenix hoopla and bought in. I lost 32.5 lbs. over 11 weeks. Again, not bad but not sustainable. The last three weeks of that diet, I only lost 2.5 lbs.  

Do you remember my comment about exercising like a madman? Well, I went full lunatic regarding workouts and even logged over 35,000 steps (yep, thousand) in one day. I was once again spent and extremely frustrated. I had logged over 290,000 steps and covered in excess of 139 miles with only 2.5 lbs. lost to show for it. 

How did you discover keto? 

I had tried the Atkins diet years earlier with marginal success, so when I heard about the keto diet, I noticed some similarities, though I later learned just how different the keto diet was from the “New Diet Revolution.” On November 28, 2020, I clocked in at a whopping 250 lbs., due in no small part to Thanksgiving. It was the most I had ever weighed. 

I dug deeply into the why and wherewithal of the Keto diet using YouTube and finally settled on your, Thomas DeLauer’s, and Dr. Becky’s channels. I quickly outgrew Dr. Becky, but appreciated your and Thomas’s willingness to explain the physiological details behind it all. 

Armed with information, I set off to make a difference in my life, beginning December 1, 2020, with not only Keto on the agenda, but “clean” or “healthy” keto with absolutely no cheating.  

The goal was not only to lose fat/weight, but to become fat-adapted. My first target was 50 lbs., and that seemingly impossible number below 200. I used Carb Manager to methodically track everything I ate, an Apple watch to log my physical activities, and the Withings scale, thermometer, and blood pressure cuff, along with the Keto Doc blood meter to track my vitals, every day until I broke 200, then changed to weekly monitoring.  

How has your health improved since you started keto? 

Every week, we logged measurements in the app “Progress.” In 12 weeks, I lost 50 lbs. and was finally under the 200 number. I set another goal of 10 lbs., then another. So far, I have lost a total of 67.3 lbs., and as of this writing, I weigh 182.7 lbs. with my sights set on 170.  

Besides the weight/fat loss, I no longer suffer from Acid Reflux, the persistent cough is gone (had it for over six months), and my blood pressure is perpetually in the “green” range. I have way more energy, less joint and back pain, less bloating and gas, improved cognitive abilities, and significantly improved endurance since starting this endeavor.  

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

Actual averaged daily macros during this diet include: Net Carbs 14.3g (3.63%), Protein 73.7g (18.66%), and Fat at 136.4g (77.72%). BHB stays solidly between 1.5 and 3mmol with occasional dips if I’ve consumed any alcohol, though recovery is quick. 

Any other details you want to share?   

The highlight of my week was having to purchase 36-w Slim Fit jeans. Thanks for the great videos and keep them coming!