I have been active, involved and passionate about sports since I was young. In high school, I was the first female on the wrestling team and was varsity for three years. I attended wrestling camp in summer, and was given nutrition seminars and taught the food pyramid/low-fat school of thought. It was drilled into my way of thinking that fat is bad...I drank skim milk, ate lean protein like chicken and fish, and deprived myself of lots of junk food that most teenagers eat. Making my weight ...

I started my keto journey in Jan 2016 using Ruled.me as a starting point for help and support. I have since lost 100lbs, cured PCOS symptoms, regulated blood sugar, gotten off all medications, cured my depression, improved sleep and quit smoking. This has totally been a life changer for me and I'm a dedicated ketoer for life! 1. What tactics did you employ to help you get to your goal? What did you find helped you get to your goals best? The biggest thing for me was changing aspects ...

My Keto journey began with an insurance blood test in March, 2017. My premium quote was tripled due to my weight and blood results. Weight was 235 lb. My a1c was 6.1. I was deemed obese and pre-diabetic. I was taking high dose Lipator for cholesterol, High dose of Protonix for gerd/acid reflux and a beta-blocker for blood pressure. Breathing was strained and I couldn't make it up a set of stairs without becoming winded. I was eating 20-30 ibuprofen a day for joint and back pain. By November, ...

I started my weight loss journey in February 2016. My 52nd birthday rolled around and I was still over-weight. Starting out at 283 lbs. My daughter Jessica started cooking healthy meals for me for about 4 weeks to help keep me get on track. After that my sister DeeDee, and I joined an 8-week kickboxing class (Paul Bowman/No Excuses Ladies Bootcamp). It was here that Paul introduced me to Keto eating. I was amazed at how easy it was to do. But, most of all...I was enjoying what I was eating. I ...

My entire life I have been overweight. When I started the ketogenic diet I was at my all-time high of 270 pounds at 6 feet tall. One morning I bent over to put my shoes on and couldn’t breathe. I decided it was time to make a change. With diabetes and heart trouble running in my family I knew it would have to be a major one. I got some information on keto and decided it was the way to go. I was a full-time college student at the time and working 2 jobs so it was difficult at first but once I ...

One year ago I decided to make an investment in myself and start a ketogenic lifestyle. That investment has paid off! I’m 5’6 and have lost 102 pounds eating keto. I’ve also lost my need for anxiety and depression meds. I’ve lost the need to nap daily. I’ve lost an addiction to food that gripped me. I’ve gained too. I’ve gained self-confidence. I’ve gained pride in myself. I’ve gained endless amounts of energy and the ability to sleep through the night. I’ve been lucky enough to share this ...

I am 29 years old and have been overweight my whole life, and for as long as I can remember so have my parents. Which is very difficult as both my brother and sister are normal weight and almost skinny. Well, last year I dislocated my left knee and had to have an operation to remove the loose cartilage from beneath the patella. After the operation, I received grim news. My orthopedic surgeon informed me that if I did not start losing weight - I would need a knee replacement within 5 years or ...

Since 2011 I’d struggled with my weight. Putting on a few extra pounds after getting married didn’t help the situation. I wasn’t obese per se, but I was definitely overweight. I wasn’t sick and didn’t feel “unhealthy,” in fact, I trained for and raced in a sprint triathlon. But buying bigger clothes and generally getting bigger and bigger had a toll on my mind. My wife and I had tried several different diets, including the raw food diet, a juice diet, slow-carb diet, etc. We even tried keto, but ...