Did you have any problems with your weight or health before going on keto?  

I started keto and intermittent fasting 8 weeks ago. My goal was, after doing the research, to find health benefits just as much as weight loss. I started at 225 pounds (I’m 58 years old, 5′ 10″). 

I was so lethargic before, never slept well, hated to get up, was depressed, and just generally had a dark mood and outlook. I also had blood pressure issues. 

I had a life-threatening automobile accident in the ’80s that left me with many complications, mainly in my right leg. I had vascular problems, too. The blood was going down in circulation to my ankle but would not come back up, so I had to have a modified Linton procedure to help with that and actually heal wounds that wouldn’theal. I also had knee surgery as a result of all of this. 

I constantly took anti-inflammatory drugs for swelling and pain, none of which were very effective, as I work 12-hour days on hard concrete floors, and the pain had become unbearable! Some days, I could barely walk after work and literally cried because of the pain. 

I did not see how I could make it until retirement and even considered amputation below the knee. 

How has your health improved since you started keto?   

First, all of the successes have happened with relative ease. I’m never hungry, have no cravings, and don’t miss any of the foods I’ve removed. That in and of itself is a blessing, but the more incredible thing for me has been the other benefits. 

Now, after 8 weeks of keto, I’ve not felt this good since I was in my late 20s. I have boundless energy, better sleep, an upbeat mood, and actually look for things to do rather than sit in my chair and watch TV.  Most importantly, there is a lack of inflammation. If I had received no other benefits besides the anti-inflammatory ones, this keto lifestyle would’ve been worth it, but it goes far beyond that in so many ways. 

I am now down to 194 lbs. and went from a tight 38″ waist to 36″. 

Here is where keto has been a gift from God for me: While I still (and probably will always) have slight pain in that leg, it is just that: SLIGHT! The pain has gone from a 10+ to around a 2! 

I function at work in ways I haven’t been able to for decades. I feel like a 1000-pound weight has been lifted off my shoulders. 

Any other details you want to share?  

Sorry, this is so long, but I wanted to communicate thoroughly how different my life has become in just 8 weeks. 

Unlike other “diets” I’ve been on, I’ve not once said to myself, “I can’t wait until I reach my goal so I can go back.” I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK! Why would I? I’ve gained so much more than anything I’ve removed, and I miss nothing! 

This lifestyle has so much variety, so many delicious food choices, and so many health benefits. 

Thanks for your helpful videos as I continue my journey, and for the opportunity to share my progress and the benefits I received! 

God Bless You, 

Robbie Robinson