IG: @prsplayer24
Starting Weight: 500 lbs.
Current Weight: 165 lbs.
I chose to start the keto diet for weight loss. It didn’t take long for me to realize it was something that I could turn into a lifestyle, especially after massive losses in the first few months. I’ve hit my lowest weight as an adult of 171, but I honestly don’t think I’ve weighed this little since 6th grade. I’m about 10,000 times happier than I was back then and I’m proud of the person I’ve become. I went from a 500lb basement-dwelling, video game playing, soda chugging, unemployed, depressed college dropout to a job having, home-owning, gym addicted, mud running, less fat young man. I’m living proof that anyone can do this. I post here to motivate, not to brag about my story. I’ve officially lost 330 lbs and I never have any plans of finding them again. Yeah, I still have my incredibly rare ice cream, taco, and pizza days where I’ll swell up like a beach ball, but I always get back on the horse.
A little background on me. I was 22, sitting in my basement every day, chugging soda, eating junk food, playing League of Legends and watching Netflix. That was literally my life. I was unemployed, had dropped out of college, depressed, and 501lbs. I have no idea how I had avoided health complications up to that point, but somehow I still didn’t have heart problems, diabetes, or really any issues aside from the fact that moving around was getting tougher. I had a pretty rough home life too and that was testing my mental fortitude. I’m gonna be honest with you guys, keto was my last-ditch, my last hurrah. I was suicidal and I was ready to die. It put me in an interesting position because this outlook gave me the opportunity to realize I truly had nothing to lose. If keto didn’t pan out, I’d just end it all anyway, so why not give it one last chance?
The first MONTH, I lost 50lbs. I was hooked. I never looked back from that point and it was literally the best decision I’ve ever made. After a few months, I found a part-time job, eased my way back into work, and this was another huge step for me. That part-time job became full time, I got a management position there, and then a couple of years later I moved on to a better company. Within a year, I was head of my department at the new place and loving life. This spring, I finally adulted enough to buy my first house.
Yes, I've had bumps along the way. Yes, I've had 2 month long plateaus. I've only managed to lose like 15-20lbs since last year, don't know the exact figure, but it's a marathon, not a sprint. This is NOT a short term diet for me, it's my way of life now. I honestly don't ever plan to stop eating keto.
Think about this, 6 years ago, I was literally going to kill myself because I saw no future for myself. Now, thanks to keto, I was able to learn discipline and hard work, and I have a life that I love. I actually exercise and enjoy it now too! I lift 3 days a week and try to do some form of cardio on 3 off days, resting on Sunday. All of this newfound ability to be physically active helped me find my new favorite hobby: obstacle course racing. To date, I’ve run 3 Spartan Sprints, 5 Warrior Dashes, 1 Dirty Dash, 1 Terrain Race, and 2 Highlander Assault. They help motivate me to stay in cardio shape and just work on becoming leaner. After all, weighing less makes obstacles a hell of a lot easier.
Just start. Don't make excuses for yourself, commit to the lifestyle, and make the change.
Weight loss and maintenance. Lack of carb bloat, better energy levels
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wow , this is awesome! great job!
Wow !!!! Your testimony is powerful . I appreciate your honesty and openness. Thank you for the encouragement. Happy New Years and be blessed. Laura