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My weight problems began in my late teen years. Prior to that, I would go through phases of trying to eat healthily or working out, but I never really had to worry about my weight. However, as I got older and started experiencing heartbreak and real-life stress, I started turning to food for emotional comfort. Burying my emotions in comfort foods and too many trips through the fast-food drive-thru resulted in my weight going up. So I started counting calories and eating low-fat foods to lose the ...

My name is Gillian Bredenhann and I live in South Africa. I have been obese for most of my life. Approximately 3 years ago, I decided that I was tired of being unhappy. Tired of watching everyone swim in the summer days, but I was obviously self-conscious and not going to get into a bathing costume. Tired of having to buy size 24 clothing. Just plain tired. I weighed 118kg at my highest. Initially, I started by eating low-fat meals, and really just cutting down on all the foods that all of us ...

I had never even heard of keto until about a year ago. A friend of mine was having good success with it so I thought I would give it a try. I had amazing results and thought it was a pretty simple plan to follow! I stayed at or below 20 carbs per day and for rid of all sugar! In 6 months I lost 14% body fat and 22 pounds! Keto has become a lifestyle for me! I have told everyone I know about it! I'm wearing sizes I haven't worn since high school. I feel like it's easy to maintain. 1. ...