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Name:
Sarah F.
Height:
4’11”
Starting Weight:
231 lbs.
Current Weight:
190 lbs.
Weight Loss:
41 lbs. (19 kg)
Approach:
Keto
Improved:
Increased energy, decreased joint pain, improved confidence, hair, skin, nails and sleep
Life before keto:
Sarah is a self-proclaimed “Monday-er.” During each of her myriad failed dieting attempts, she would mess up on Wednesday and tell herself, “It’s OK, I’ll just start again on Monday.” Unfortunately, this policy allowed her weight to climb to 231 pounds (105 kg). She knew this weight wasn’t sustainable for her 4’11” frame.
Sarah gave birth to her daughter at age 20. Before becoming pregnant, she had always been naturally thin. “I had the mindset that I was always thin, and I’d always be thin,” she said. “I was completely ignorant of the idea of becoming overweight.”
But it happened to her. Suffering from lack of sleep, aching joints, and low energy levels, she was debilitated by body issues and low self-confidence. She became reclusive, avoiding friends, family, and cameras, which only contributed to her weight gain.
Discovering keto:
Once she found keto, Sarah spent five months doing research that finally led her to Dr. Berg’s videos. “I became obsessed with his knowledge of this lifestyle,”she said. “I watched hours of videos every night, taking notes and gaining the courage to start keto and intermittent fasting (IF).” When she found that both fit into her lifestyle, Sarah finally decided to give keto a real shot.
The biggest lesson Sarah learned from Dr. Berg is that you have to get healthy to lose weight, not the other way around. She admits that in the past she wanted a quick fix—but now she embraces the veggies and vitamins that have been making such a difference.
In addition to keto, intermittent fasting has been a real game changer for Sarah. With her busy work schedule, she was already used to having only one meal a day. Now, she’s doing it the right way, swapping McDonald’s for a balanced keto-friendly meal.
Beyond her daughter, Sarah doesn’t have a huge support system, so she has to be her own biggest fan and keep pushing herself to stick with it.
Health improvements:
Her self-discipline seems to be paying off: since she started her keto journey, Sarah has lost 41 pounds (19 kg). Although she knows she has more weight to lose, she is sure that she can get there with keto.
She is regaining confidence, too. “I was tired of hiding and not doing things with my friends because my weight made me insecure,” Sarah said. “My skin, hair, nails, sleep, confidence, my smile, my joints, and energy have literally done a scary 180.”
“Keep going and trust the process,” she advises. “You deserve this!”
Favorite ways to exercise:
HIIT, interval sprints, and weightlifting.
Favorite keto recipe:
Bacon and eggs.
