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Name:
Hannah P.
Weight Loss:
114 lbs.
Approach:
Keto + Intermittent Fasting
Improved:
Increased confidencece, improved skin, and reduced headaches
Life before keto:
Hannah Piehl went to the doctor to get some routine blood work done because she wasn’t feeling “right.” She received some troubling news about her A1c and a health condition she had developed. She becamevery motivated to start her weight loss journey.
“I was depressed, anxiety-ridden, and very unhealthy and unhappy,” said Piehl. “I just wanted to feel beautiful again.”
After starting keto:
Piehl describes Dr. Berg as a “lifesaver” for her. She found his videos on YouTube when she launched her keto lifestyle. She said that intermittent fasting was the biggest lesson she learned from Dr. Berg. In fact, if she could go back and do things differently, she would have started intermittent fasting sooner.
“I think intermittent fasting is one of the big reasons I’ve done so well on this keto journey,” she said. “I would have also implemented more exercise. My loose skin is the biggest thing holding me back right now from being the most confident I could be, and I definitely blame that on not exercising enough.”
At the start, Piehl, like many others, struggled with cravings because she was giving up all her favorite foods–like pizza, cookies, and cake. Yet she got used to the keto way of eating, and especially after implementing intermittent fasting, her cravings subsided.
Piehl’s family has been encouraging throughout this process, and her new husband (fiancé at the time) has accompanied her on the keto journey, losing 100 pounds (45 kg) himself.
Piehl’s wedding date was May 2019; in the nine months leading up to her wedding, she worked hard to get her health on track. “I wanted to feel beautiful and comfortable in my own skin on my wedding day,”she said. “I also didn’t want to kill myself with food.”
Health improvements:
With keto, she has lost 114 pounds (52 kg) and feels great. “The best part is my newfound confidence, well-being, and health,” she said.
“I feel like a whole new person,” she said. “I’m confident, I’m healthy, I’m a better person all around. My headaches have gone away, and the dizziness and the darkened skin from fat-storing hormone resistance have improved.”
Advise for someone starting keto:
“Don’t listen to the people who tell you keto is bad for you!” advised Piehl. “They’re out there, and they’re wrong! I had so many people along the way try to tell me how bad it was for my body. DO NOT GIVE UP. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it!”
Favorite way to exercise:
“I love going hiking!” said Piehl. “It’s like therapy with exercise, and you don’t even realize you’re exercising! It might sound silly, but it’s true. I would love to start adding in strength training or whatever I can do to tighten the loose skin.”
Favorite keto recipe:
Chicken alfredo with chicken, zoodles, broccoli, and homemade alfredo sauce.
