Carolyn lost 74 pounds in 7 months with Keto. She decided to get healthy so that she could be there for her son. For every 10 pounds lost, she made a new strand of waist beads to represent her achievement. Check her story.
About 30 pounds into this journey, my old waist beads fell off. When I decided how I wanted to make a new set, I decided that since this journey made me get new beads, the new beads were going to represent my journey. Every strand wasn’t purchased; it was earned. After I hit another 10-pound milestone, I sit down and painstakingly make a new strand and reflect on that phase of my journey. Now I’m 74 pounds lighter than my high weight. Thank God for allowing me to find something that is finally working!
What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation was getting healthy to be there for my son. I lost my mom when I was 29 years old (her death wasn’t weight-related, but I knew mine could be). I didn’t want him to feel that pain. The results I achieved helped keep me going when times were tough.
How did you change your eating habits?
I do a Keto diet, and I fast regularly, both intermittent and extended.
What did your workout routine consist of?
I don’t work out as often as I should. Some weeks, I work out three times. Other weeks, I only go once.
What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
240 pounds is my high weight. My current weight is 166 pounds.
What is your height?
5’3″
When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
January 1st. It’s been seven months.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
Get rid of the “might as well” mentality. For example: “I messed up with this one meal, so I “might as well” eat everything I’ve been missing.” This mentality leads to falling off the wagon.
What advice do you have for people who want to lose weight?
Separate yourself from foods that are manufactured. Food manufacturers spend so much money on scientific research on how to make their food addictive.
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Joyce says
I need Keto!