-100 lbs in 1 yr - with pics!!

dolphinie13

Today is my 1 yr ketoversary. It's been an amazing journey so far, and I'm quite pleased with my success. I'm officially down 100 lbs exactly! I honestly thought 100 lbs was such a pie in the sky ideal that I'd never make it, and yet here I am. And I'm still going strong!

I've been overweight and obese for almost my entire adult life. I've tried many diets and exercise programs to try to lose weight over the years. For one reason or another they've all failed - mostly because I couldn't stick with them. Eating keto is sustainable for me, and frankly it's the tastiest diet I've ever been on.

I first heard of the ketogenic diet from my sister, and was inspired by her success. I am the type to research EVERYTHING, and spent about 4 months doing so before starting for myself. In fact, I decided in the middle of the day on Tuesday, 27 June 2017 to start the keto diet. I'd already finished lunch, but from that moment on I ate very low carb and high fat. I stumbled a bit at first, but soon got into a groove. You don't have to wait for a Monday, or even the beginning of the month to start!

I know not everyone subscribes to keto, and that's totally okay. The trick is to find something that works well for you, and for what ails you. Keto was the perfect fit for me and my situation. If it doesn't work for you, keep searching for something that does. I will never push my way of eating on anyone. If someone's interested, then great! If not, we can happily continue with our own things and still get along.

I lost most of my weight in the first 6 months. The last 6 months have seen much slower losses. I'm still chugging along, and will continue to do so to get to my goals.

Today, I feel SO much better than at this time last year. Most of my chronic pain is gone. I'm not forced out of bed because my back is aching in the morning. I now naturally get up earlier anyway, but it's a good thing. I have TONS more energy and have begun hiking and bicycling weekly.

One of the best NSVs is that I'm not hot all the time. I thought I was just one of those people who would ALWAYS be hot, no matter the ambient temperature. Losing weight and getting my blood sugar under control has really helped my body regulate its temperature. I'm not constantly sweating and red faced. I can go outside in the summer without feeling like I'm going to die of heat exhaustion.

My life is better in so many ways, and I'm so grateful to have begun and stuck with keto. It's truly been a life saver for me. I'm off all of my diabetes medications, including insulin. My A1C is still improving, and my Dr is thrilled with my results.

I'm also grateful for my support system. My friends and family have been hugely supportive. My best friend tells me that I've been so successful because I'm so stubborn, but in a good way. LOL! I'll take it! It's true that I've stuck with this for longer than anything else I've tried over the years. I plan to keep it up indefinitely. The online support has also been wonderful, and so helpful as I navigate this new way of life. Thank you everyone!

If you've stuck with me this far, thank you for reading. You, too, can reach your goals! Find what works for you, and stick with it!

L1zardQueen

High five! You look amazing!

kksmom1789

I saw your story on facebook in a Keto group I am in. you look absolutely amazing. keep up the good work.

esjaygee

"The trick is to find something that works well for you, and for what ails you."

I agree with this 100%. I tried so many different things along the way and once I found my path everything felt natural and unlike a restrictive diet.

Congrats on your success, your transformation is incredible! I hit 100 today as well and it's an amazing feeling.

Fflpnari

incredible!

SisterSueGetsFit

You are an inspiration, congrats!

lolly2414

Congrats!! You look fantastic!!

beautifulchaos135

dolphinie13 wrote: »

If you've stuck with me this far, thank you for reading. You, too, can reach your goals! Find what works for you, and stick with it!

I am only on day two of a keto lifestyle. You are such an inspiration! Great job, you look amazing!

vkmango4

Amazing and inspiring! Great job!!

saresimsr36

I just started keto but 2.5 weeks in I've already lost 14lbs! It's a great way to lose weight and not feel hungry

workinonit1956

You look so healthy and happy! Congratulations

shedsports10

Congratulations good work. Look good👍

MANDRADE36

congratulations!!! I have been on Keto for 30 days today and I'm down 20lbs. I still feel as if I'm not doing something right, but I'm going to keep going. You story is definitely the motivation I needed this morning, thanks!

jyvonne27

Congratulations! You look amazing

1PoisonIvy

Fantastic, you look great

maureenkhilde

Congratulations! What will power, an inspiration to all.

binor

You look so happy. Congratulations

mkculs

Hooray for you! What an inspiration. Keep up the good work and enjoy all the energy and feeling healthy.

AprilMLowe

Awesome Transformation!

anhan1983

Amazing! Thank you for inspiring a fellow ketoer!

ElGoli

Amazing work! You are an inspiration!

heymossy

Very inspiring! I liked what you said about starting in the middle of the day on a Tuesday. No need to wait until tomorrow (or Monday), just get to it!

Losingweightforgood2019

Great job!

slimgirljo15

Well done 👏👏👏

HealthyGinny

Congrats! you look great