Jonathan Lost 150 Pounds in 13 Months with Keto and Intermittent Fasting 

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

I would like to start by saying thank you very much for the information you have been providing to so many people. The people who are listening understand the great injustice we have been dealt with and how we were taught to eat. I appreciate what you’re doing to correct this wrong message they have planted in our heads. 

I am 35 years old now, but have been dealing with severe depression since I was 20 years old, when I realized my body was not normal and not wanted. I had been overweight since I was 6 years old, which is when I believe my liver had already become fatty; however, this concept did not exist within my family back in the day. I cannot blame them for what happened to me, as they were in a rough spot too, until we made these changes. 

How did you discover keto? 

I was at my worst in October 2021 when I had to get a suit for my friend’s wedding, as I was in the wedding party. When I had to get sized, I had never felt so miserable in my whole life. I had a size 65 chest. That was the day I finally hit rock bottom, went on YouTube in my car, and started searching for answers. I came across a video of yours about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and I had 90% of the symptoms, which was my trigger to try one meal a day (OMAD) and keto. 

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

I went from being a very addicted person to food to OMAD in a day. I am not sure how I did that, but I do not recommend OMAD for people just starting. It’s not easy, and even harder if you do not understand what it will do to you before you get into strong ketosis. I did OMAD and Healthy Keto®. Every day I took the following supplements, and I still do. However, I now take 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 since I’m healthier: 20,000 IU of D3, a multivitamin that contained K2 (and electrolytes), a 900 mg Omega-3 pill, 1500–2000 mg of choline (this is a very important one, my mom did OMAD with us, but we did not see serious changes until I also made her take it), and a 1000 mgpotassium supplement. 

I did absolutely no cardio at all. I could have, but I wanted to see what could be accomplished with 0 cardio, and I was shocked by the results.  

How has your health improved since you started keto?   

Today I went to get a suit. I’m a size 48 now! I am down 100 lbs. in the first 6 months; I went from 382 lbs. a year ago down to 230 lbs. today. 

Any other details you want to share?   

I now have a life that I did not have before because I hated who I was for the last 20 years. So honestly, thank you very much.  

My father has also been doing this. He was not overweight but had clogged arteries. He had to get surgery a year ago, and today he has a clean bill of health. His blood sugar has also improved.  

Thank you for saving my whole family. You’re a legend.