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

Ten weeks ago, I was sitting in my cardiologist’s office because my family physician wanted them to do a scan of my blood vessels to make sure that everything wasokay. The cardiologist walked into the room and told me that doing the test was “overkill.” That was the exact word that he used. He then told me that he wanted to put me on medication for the rest of my life. I was a bit uneasy, so I said that I wanted to try changing my lifestyle and diet before committing to the medication, which has side effects. He told me that it was not enough and that if I didn’t take medicine, I would not be around this world for long. Yes, those were his exact words. I took this as a challenge, so I said, “Thank you for your time,” and literally got up and walked out of his office and clinic. 

How did you discover keto?   

When I got home, I told my wife that I was ready for a change. So, she advised me, or ordered me, to watch Dr. Berg on YouTube. I didn’t know who he was at that time, but as I started watching one video after another, I was becoming more and more inspired and educated. It gave me confidence that I could really do this and commit to a healthy change in my diet and lifestyle.  

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

I started doing intermittent fasting (16:8), a keto diet (loads of salad and veggies), and boxing training (every Saturday morning).  

How has your health improved since you started keto?   

In 10 weeks, my numbers improved. My stomach aches and acid reflux have improved, I am no longer experiencing lactose intolerance, I am sleeping better, and when I get up in the morning, I no longer feel hungry. I am mentally alert and no longer have mental haziness. I feel happier, and I no longer feel stressed out, even though I still have the same type of stress factors in my life from being a business owner. 

Any other details you want to share?   

Thank you, Dr. Berg, for empowering me with the knowledge that literally saved my life. I wish to be a good example to my family and to the Filipino community because we have been programmed for so long to eat unhealthy food and live unhealthy lifestyles. To treat the effects of this, they rely on medication for the rest of their lives. I hope that I can encourage some of them to change for the better. 

Cheers! 

Rayland Fuentes