I lost 129 Pounds

At age 50, I started a journey that would completely transform my life. Now, at 55, I’ve been in maintenance for three years, and I’ve lost a total of 129 pounds—all while managing PCOS, a condition that has made sustainable weight loss incredibly challenging for much of my life.

The Turning Point

I’ve struggled with my weight for decades. Like many women with PCOS and a family history of obesity, I was metabolically challenged from the start. Every time I tried a mainstream diet, my body responded by slowing my metabolism, sometimes within just days. I’d lose about ½ pound per week, even in the beginning—and it was deeply discouraging.

But everything changed when I decided to stop following conventional advice and started listening to Dr. Eric Berg and Dr. John Bergman instead.

“You’ve changed my life,” I often think when I reflect on their impact.

What Actually Worked

The method that made the difference for me was intermittent fasting, specifically the JUDDD method (Johnson’s Up Day Down Day), a type of Alternate Day Fasting (ADF)—also called Every Other Day (EOD) fasting.

From the very first week, I knew this was different. My metabolism didn’t crash like it used to. My energy stayed up. And for the first time, I felt like my body was actually working with me, not against me.

Along with fasting, I made one major change: prioritizing protein. I now eat at least 100 grams of protein daily, which has been crucial for supporting my metabolism. Before this, I hardly ate protein at all. Now, I supplement with whey isolate when needed—and I can feel the difference.

“This pattern changed my life. I just wish more people would try it before turning to weight loss surgery.”

Recognition & Encouragement

My transformation has been recognized far beyond my inner circle:

• I was featured in Prevention Magazine

• I shared my story with Woman’s World

• I was interviewed by NBC Nightly News

But even more meaningful than the media attention is how I feel. I’ve found something sustainable, empowering, and deeply healing. And I want others—especially women struggling with PCOS, slow metabolisms, or years of diet failures—to know that they're not a lost cause.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been stuck in a frustrating cycle of dieting and slow progress, I encourage you to explore intermittent fasting and make protein a priority. What worked for me might work for you, too.

“At 55, I feel better than I ever did at 35. And I’m not done yet.”

What Worked for Me:

• JUDDD / ADF / EOD intermittent fasting

• 100g protein daily, using whey isolate when needed

• Following Dr. Berg and Dr. Bergman instead of conventional medical advice

• Staying consistent—especially during maintenance

• Believing that it’s never too late to change your life