Wife in denial, or lost in translation


(Consensus is Politics) #1

So ive been Keto since October 2017. I lost 40 pounds in the first 14 days, and a total of 60 pounds by four months. All bloodwork greatly improved and tested several times. Kidney stones from once a month to none again (yet so far). Energy to do things I had put off for years, probably because of excess weight (went from 250 pounds to 190, and still holding after two years).

My wife has her doubts, but tried secretly trying it. I had my suspicions when she began waking with leg cramps in the middle of the night. “Drink this”, I’d say, and within about a minute it was gone. It being a tsp of salt in a .5 ltr bottled water. She didnt even taste the salt.

She lost about 20 pounds, and it was noticeable. Thats when she said, “Im doing keto too!” As she was making a pot of rice? :joy:

She is Korean and ESL. Well, more like 1/3 way to ESL :roll_eyes:. But she refuses to study, and that creates issues. For instance, I was Listening to a diet Doctor podcast with Dr Ken Berry. At one point he was talking about milk, and how he would drink a gallon a day. She took that completely out of context and said, “see, that doctor knows milk is good for you. He said he drinks a gallon a day!” :man_facepalming:t2:

I have been looking for two years and have yet found any podcast or video, with doctors explaining keto in Hangul. It would be very nice to share the keto experience with others that are ESL and struggle with common english slang and accents. If anyone knows of proper keto explanations in other languages, please share.

Keto Vitae!


(Marianne) #2

:sob:

I feel your pain (although it was a cute visual).

I hope you find educational resources on keto in your wife’s native language. Knowing some of the science around keto definitely helps. It is very different from conventional dieting and that can throw a lot of people off.

Twenty pounds is great! I’m sure she is encouraged.


(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.) #3

We all do the best we can with available resources. Your wife is moving in the right direction. Maybe rice will eventually leave her menu, but don’t worry too much yet.

Re Hangul sources, I’m sure they’re out there. Whatever computer system you’re using, there is set up for language usage (may require stickers for the keyboard). My wife is Russian, so our computers are set up to use both Russian and English, with Russian symbol stickers on the keys. Get your computer set up to use Hangul and let your wife explore in her language. She’ll find it.


(KCKO, KCFO 🥥) #4

I have no idea how to find keto info in Korean. Have you considered getting her cookbooks like this paleo one, it is grain and gluten free, which is a good start down the road to keto.

I second Michael’s idea about setting up the computer for her as well.


(J.P. Wells) #5

I’m glad someone brought this up. Their is some amazing translation software out there now that will allow her to benefit from all the same information you look too, no matter the language.

Good Luck! :slight_smile:

J.P. Wells