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Name:
Lakeya K.
Age:
31
Weight Loss:
75 lbs.
Approach:
Keto
Improvements:
Increased energy, mental clarity, and confidence, and reduced pain
Life before keto:
Lakeya discovered keto in May 2017 after trying every diet pill, shake regimen, and juice cleanse she could find. She had lost 40 pounds during two years of experimenting.
Like many, she had struggled with self-esteem due to her weight for decades, and when her doctor told her she had the knees of a 60-year-old, at only 31, she knew it was time to do something about the extra pounds.
Discovering keto:
Lakeya came across Dr. Berg’s videos while researching the ketogenic diet. They became her go-to advice throughout the journey. “I researched the keto lifestyle for weeks,” she said. “I was automatically addicted to the knowledge Dr. Berg has, and that the information is so easy to follow and understand.”
While she did have the support of her mom, it was important to Lackey to be her own #1 supporter. Doing “tons of research” beforehand helped her feel confident that she wouldn’t need someone to hold her hand through the process.
One of the biggest lessons she learned from Dr. Berg is that everybody is different. At times, Lackey would work out six days per week, and even that wasn’t helping her lose pounds. “The body guide is amazing!” she exclaimed. “We are all so unique, but many times we try to be the same. We see the results of others and expect the same outcome for ourselves. Find out what works for you.”
She ran into some of her own unique challenges along the way to a healthier version of herself. For example, she found that her mind hadn’t caught up to her body, which led to some roadblocks. “I couldn’t fix the outside until I fixed who I was inside,” she said.
Health improvements:
Since she started keto and began taking Dr. Berg’s advice, Lakeya has now lost an additional 75 pounds in less than a year.
Seventy-five pounds later, Lakeya is excited about being an inspiration for others. These days, she says she feels “amazing” and enjoys much more energy and mental clarity. Her knee and back pain are gone, but most importantly, she has better self-esteem, more confidence, and some healthy self-love.
“Get healthy to lose weight, don’t lose weight to get healthy,” said Lackey, reciting the lesson she learned from Dr. Berg. “A simple sentence that is so unforgettable. I’ve made it my weight-loss chant and motto.”
Lackey says her seven-year-old son encouraged her to stick with keto. “I love that I can play with him more, ride scooters, and go for walks without feeling tired,” she says. “I want him to grow up in a home where eating healthy and staying active is very important. I want to lead by example and live a healthy lifestyle right before his eyes.”
It’s not surprising that she now has a whole new outlook on life. “I wish I had started keto years ago,” said Lakeya. “I wouldn’t have done crash diets or any other gimmick. Just intermittent fasting and keto from day one. I could’ve saved a ton of money!”
Favorite way to exercise:
Lakeya loves lifting weights.
Favorite keto recipe:
Right now, she enjoys creating different crustless quiches with veggies, meats, and cheeses in unique combinations.
