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Name:
Ray G.
Age:
52
Starting Weight:
198 lbs.
Current Weight:
151 lbs.
Weight Loss:
47 lbs. (21kg)
Approach:
Keto + Intermittent Fasting
Duration:
6 months
Did you have any problems with your weight or health before going on keto?
Back in late November 2017, my PCP gave me an ultimatum; “correct these issues yourself through diet and exercise, or I’ll put you on medication.” He gave me 6 months. I was pre-diabetic, had cholesterol and thyroid issues, and a fatty liver. I was also 198 lbs., 5’7″, and 52 yrs old. I was going to the gym for a year and didn’t lose a pound.
How did you discover keto?
I was wondering how I was going to correct all that. One night, I was YouTubing my normal channels, and for some reason, out of the blue, Dr. Berg’s channel was in the recommended viewing. I’ve never seen or heard of him, but I saw keto and intermittent fasting. I knew what fasting was, but not Keto. So, I visited his channel. In hindsight, I was meant to see his channel at that time by some force other than YouTube.
I spent about a week watching all the videos and soaking in all the information. What foods to eat and not, what foods to combine and not, ACV 3x daily, how to intermittent fast, and so on. I watched other sites on the subject, but most got way too technical. Dr. Berg explains it in layman’s terms, so you can understand. And it all made sense. I realized it wasn’t my gym workout that wasn’t working; it was the food I was putting in my body.
How does an average day of eating/fasting look for you on keto?
On December 8th, I started my road to a new me. I did a 3-day water, black coffee, and ACV fast. I wanted to reset my metabolism. Day one was the hardest with hunger. Days 2-3 were not bad at all; very little hunger, and ACV helped get rid of any hunger. On the 4th day, I broke my fast by having one banana to get my digestive system used to food again. At this point, I had already started to notice I had more energy. On the 5th day, I followed Dr. Berg’s Keto and Intermittent fasting. I put into practice what I learned. I ate twice a day, between 12:30 and 1:30 pm, and 5:30 to 6:30 pm. No snacks at all in between. I fasted from 6:30 PM until 12:30 PM the next day.
I kept the carbs and sugars as close to zero as possible. I ate meat, fish, eggs, chicken, and a load of leafy greens. I stopped going out for meals and learned to cook everything myself with olive oil, coconut oil, and real butter. Said goodbye to bread, cakes, and candies, and hello to organic foods (as much as possible). I learned how to make keto almond flour bread. I learned how to read food labels correctly and know what is in food if I do have to go out to eat, so that I can make the right choices, with minimal adverse effects on my new lifestyle.
How has your health improved since you started keto?
After 6 months of doing keto and intermittent fasting, I lost 47 lbs.; I am now 151 lbs.
My cholesterol is in a normal range, and I am no longer considered pre-diabetic.
My PCP was amazed at the transformation. He asked how I did it. And I told him, keto and intermittent fasting. He knew what it was and told me to keep it up…
Any other details you want to share?
If followed correctly, keto and intermittent fasting work. And the best part is that it’s really not a sacrifice. You eat well and eat smart. I feel so much better now than before. More energy and stamina, and I look healthier.
