I’ve been browsing around here for a month, so I guess it’s time I introduced myself. I’m a semi-retired tech guy, 62 next week. I started low carb / keto a month ago on the advice of my young, forward thinking doctor. I had considered it for some time, but thought it might be a problem for a guy with a rebuilt heart (one stent after a STEMI four years ago). I was the fire chief at the time, and had gotten some smoke inhalation on a large fire call. The CO buildup in my blood led to a clot at an unknown blockage the next morning, and triggered my first experience in the hospital system, and you know, being temporarily dead and stuff.
I was in decent condition at that time, around 190 and very active. Down from an all time schit-show weight of 240 when I worked in IT back around 2000. I’ve looked after myself in a very serious manner since I got a second chance. I’ve dropped 15 pounds, down to my high school weight of 175 since going keto a month ago. I intend to get to 165. I’ve been powerlifting for a few years now, so have some decent muscle mass, but still have a bit of belly left at 175.
I’ve never felt better than I have since going keto. This will be my new normal.
