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

I started my journey to good health at 265 lbs. The trigger was having my fourth gout attack and being told I would have to take even more meds than I already was formy thyroid and blood pressure issues.  

I have been overweight most of my life. There were a few years when I lost weight by starving and kept it off, and then I ballooned to over 300 lbs. I got down to 195 lbs. by following the Atkins diet, and then over the next 18 years, I climbed back up to 265 lbs.  

I am perimenopausal and have struggled with brain fog and mild depression over the years. 

I had Dr. Berg’s book for months and casually flipped through it and watched videos on YouTube. One Sunday night, something flipped the switch, and Monday morning, I went cold turkey. I started intermittent fasting and Healthy Keto®. 

How has your health improved since you started keto?   

Today, 6 months later, I weigh 190 lbs. 

The inflammation in my body seems to have disappeared, and I can stand and walk for hours without a problem. My mind is clear, and I haven’t had to fight any depression. 

How does an average day of eating/fasting look for you on keto?  

I eat my last meal at 6 p.m. and don’t eat again until 12 p.m. the next day. No snacking, no sugar substitutes, no more coffee. I drink only water or herbal tea and eatveggies and protein. I learn as I go along and tweak what I eat.  

I also started to take supplements that were recommended by Dr. Berg. I ordered them from his site, including a couple of vitamins. I have had no cheat meals or cheat days. I knew that I needed to be disciplined for it to work. I’m an all-or-nothing woman. Every day, I learn more and understand so much more about how food interacts with our bodies.  

I have incorporated extended fasting to move the weight because once I got to 215, things really slowed down and stalled. 

Any other details you want to share?  

I am enrolled in Dr. Berg’s health coach course because I want to learn more to help myself and others when I am asked about my journey.  

I started off with my goal weight at 160, but now I’d like it to be 150.  

I have a YouTube channel and Facebook page where I have tried to document this journey in the hopes of helping or motivating even one person. 

Thank you for this opportunity to share.