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Name:
Sarah Evans
Starting Weight:
239 lbs.
Current Weight:
159 lbs.
Weight Loss:
80 lbs.
Inches Lost (Waist):
13.5 inches
Approach:
Keto + Intermittent Fasting
Improved:
Increased strength and confidence
Life before keto:
For years, Sarah felt stuck in an endless cycle — emotional eating, cravings, and a growing sense of defeat. No matter how hard she tried, maintaining a healthy weight seemed impossible. “It felt like everyone else had some secret I didn’t. I couldn’t control my eating, and any attempt I made didn’t last. The weight was taking its toll — physically and mentally.”
“Wild horses could not drag me from scouring the cupboards for food.“
Discovering keto:
Everything changed when her best friend introduced her to Dr. Berg’s YouTube channel. Sarah dove into the videos, and what she discovered shocked her. “Keto broke all the food rules I’d been taught my entire life! But it finally made sense.”
For the first time, Sarah understood the science behind food, hunger, and weight loss. Keto and intermittent fasting gave her the structure, knowledge, and empowerment she had been missing.
“Dr. Berg made science digestible. His visuals and explanations were life-changing. The more I understood, the more I could apply it. I also learned the importance of 7-10 cups of vegetables a day — I still aim for that!”
“I no longer felt driven by fake hunger. I felt satisfied, not deprived. And I wasn’t going to bed with hunger pangs like I had on previous diets.”
Sarah took a step-by-step approach; she focused on staying under 25 net carbs each day, gradually incorporating other macro and nutrient goals, and introduced a fasting window after 7 weeks. She only began exercising after she lost her first 50 pounds.
“If I had done all of these things at once, I would’ve been overwhelmed. I had to treat it like a recovery process — much like someone overcoming addiction.”
Sarah stayed completely off sugar and processed carbs for 18 months, not even planning cheat days until she was emotionally ready.
Health improvements:
Today, Sarah has lost 80 pounds and 13.5 inches off her waist. And she’s just 9 pounds away from her goal weight.
“I feel incredible! Healthy, strong, and like I’ve gained back lost years. I’m ready for anything. I have confidence to try new things. Best feeling ever!”
Tools for success:
Mindset: “From the beginning, I told myself, ‘Trust the process. I’m doing this for one full year — no matter what.'”
Planning: “I committed to not going off-plan unless it was planned.”
Adaptability: “When life changed (like during COVID), I paused, reflected, and adjusted my plan.”
Advice for someone starting keto:
“Keep asking: How can I set myself up for success?” she said. “This journey will shift with the seasons of life. Re-evaluate when needed. What works today might look different in six months. Give yourself grace, stay curious, and don’t give up. You are worth the effort.”
Favorite way to exercise:
Sarah enjoys mountain biking, hiking with her dog, and HIIT workouts.
Sarah’s journey is a reminder that real change is possible — even if it takes time, patience, and persistence. From food addiction to freedom, she proves that knowledge, consistency, and mindset are the ultimate tools for transformation.
