Why did you start?

(Simon Hinton) #61

Its just he way I am I think. I did a history degree and it taught me to question the source material and the evidence. I was sceptical at first because it was so counter-intuitive to everything we have been taught over the last 40 odd years, but it seemed to make sense. I wanted to check and confirm with other sources. To be honest the more i have learned and the more i have read it is difficult not to get upset about the lies and the mistakes that have been made in dietary advice, and the pain and suffering it has caused. I am hoping i can help and educate others through the example i set on this way of eating and the results i hopefully get.

(PJ) #62

I really recommend reading Gary Taubes book ‘Good Calories, Bad Calories’ (or ‘The Diet Delusion’ in the UK). I think history buffs would probably appreciate ‘the last century+ of history about the science of nutrition’ (re: fats, salt and carbs) more than most. There is no way to get through it and not feel like one’s eyes have been WIDELY opened.

(Simon Hinton) #63

yep. agree. Maybe they should add it to the school syllabus:smiley:

(linda) #64

My mother had early stage Alzheimers showing symptoms at 50 as well as other mental health concerns. I’m 63 with, thankfully, no serious heath or weight issues- but started 2 years ago after reading Keto Clarity and have found remarkable results.

(Paulene ) #65

@Ilana_Rose You are 50?! No way! You are rocking it! (Unless that photo is an avatar).
I turn 50 in 10 days - hopefully before I flip over to 51 I’ll be half the woman I am now. :grin:

#67

LOL this was me.

I second DaveJ here.

I got fat, tired, sluggy, stopped wanting to ride my horse, not wanting to kayak, ride bikes, hike up mountains. Got winded.

I simply got out of shape and fat and lazy. Food did all that to me.

So I decided older I was getting, I was gonna go into my retirement in fine damn shape. Live life, not slug it on by.

When I went LC into extreme LC into Keto plan a bit and finally into carnivore I thrived. Lost good lbs. Got active, love my outdoor life with camping, kayaking, hiking and more again!!

I didn’t want a sluggy life. So I changed it.

Thank goodness I wanted just that :slight_smile: I am super thankful I woke up from the slug life. I wanted more out of my days than tv and food. I wanted to live life and thrive and I ran for it.

so yea, that got me here :slight_smile:

(mole person) #68

That photo is from my first year on keto, I was 50 then. I’m 52 now. Also, I was still losing weight at that time, maybe I was 115 lbs from an original 133 lbs. But it was the first time I was happy in a bikini for well over a decade so I was pleased as punch with that photo and thought it’d make a decent avatar of what keto can do…lol.

(Paulene ) #69

In comparison to most of your reasons, min3 are pretty shallow.
A girlfriend asked me to be a bridesmaid and I was totally revolted by the idea of trying to look glamorous at 231 lbs. My response to her was underwhelming when I should have been able to express joy and excited.
I’m also travelling through Italy in April and want to be able to walk, talk and breath simultaneously.

#70

I got so fat that my arms would not hang down straight anymore because of fat deposits along my sides. I felt I had to cross them over my belly when sitting down to relax, it became an issue, what to do with my arms? They had no natural position anymore. Then I had enough of that. Started by cutting out added sugar and starch. Never looked back.

(Marianne) #71

You’re still a youngster! Wish I had discovered keto at 50. Enjoy!

(Marianne) #72

Love this post. That was me.

(Anna ) #73

Migraines. I’ve heard keto could help. I also have a slew of other issues that may or may not be related to my migraines. Plus, I’ve been a carboholic all my life, and I just wanted the craving for carbs to stop.

(Bob M) #74

I have to revise what I said about fat. It’s still true that in general, I like lower fat, particularly meats. Having said that, I’ve been testing eating products that are very high in saturated fat, such as cocoa butter and shea butter. It’s been revelatory. These make me so full and not hungry. It’s shocking.

So, I think some fats (such as oils like olive and avocado and products like avocado or high PUFA meats like chicken, bacon, and high-fat pork) do not make me feel full. Other fats, high in saturated fat, do make me feel full.

#75

Sick and tired of being sick and tired. Tired of how I felt. Tired of how my clothes fit. Tired of being out of breath after activities that you shouldnt be out of breath from. . I’ve lost and failed before and the bad thing is that every time I go keto I promise myself that there is no way I’m going back to carbs. I feel so much better without the carbs.

(Susan) #76

Me too! The thing is we all must remind ourselves of this and never ever go back to carbs =).

(Choup') #77

An allergy doctor thought I might be hypersensitive to carbs and he had a list of low-carb foods to eat for a month. I spent a whole month researching low-carb diets before giving it a go (I’m open to change but I like to know what to expect), it seemed like a fair diet to me based on my initial findings. So I tried it. After two weeks, I felt better than ever. It’s been a year and a half since I went low-carb and I’m really thankful for that smart doctor. Also, I’m far less sensitive to carbs now, which is pretty cool. All in all, this has been a great experience.

(Windmill Tilter) #78

Morbid obesity, prediabetic. Read Fung’s Obesity Code and started fasting while still a vegan carb burner. Decided to try it the way Fung recommended (LCHF) and found that fasting was much easier. I haven’t looked back.

(Liz Ellen) #79

Daaaaaamn! So awesome. I’ve very happy for you, JohnH.

#80

I was interested by the positive effects of this diet on mood disorders and the possibility of stable energy and mental clarity. Plus, I have a past of disordered eating, calorie counting and fat-phobia and the idea of eating all these delicious food was quite attractive. Finally, I started this diet after moving to Germany, where eating mostly grilled meat and good quality sausage with a tiny side of sauerkraut is no problem at all! Just have to skip the beer (or switch for some schnapps! :smiley: )

(John) #81

Thanks, Liz. Still plugging away at it. Losses have slowed / stalled a bit recently so I am treating the new year like a fresh start. Still down 115 pounds but I have about 25 to 30 left to go, and they are being stubborn.