Keto diet - GOAL WEIGHT REACHED! 275-178

Akraz
Akraz Posts: 41 Member
One of the proudest moments of my life. Hands down.

Obligatory scale photo ->
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/734118_10151345936399316_2077949531_n.jpg

Age: 26
Height: 5'10
Start Weight: 275+
Current Weight: 178 (as of Jan 16, 2013)
Time it took: 266 days (Between April 23/12 and January 13/13 I lost 85lbs (265-180)

I don't even know where to begin and who to thank... Keto has been everything to me, and a way of life that I am completely in love with.

Don't want to go on to long, and I'll gladly answer any questions people have..

But here is a few things I did to keep myself whipped up during my journey:
-ate only between 1250-1500 kcal/day
-never ate my exercise or cardio calories i burned
-counted calories like a mad scientist
-logged everything in MFP to keep myself in line
-measured all food i ate with food scale and measuring spoons
-drank nothing but water and coffee and occasional diet sodas
-walked wherever I went, took the stairs a lot
-play hockey twice a week and gym 1-2 times a week for 5K cardio jogs
-weight-lifting very sombre (but I will have to work on this more now to tone up)

I had made a document, for those of you that are new to Keto, hopefully this can help you and get you started and motivated! -> https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2xaOHd77bi9ekd0SWJqaHVnM0U/edit

Progression photos -> http://imgur.com/a/8WCxT#0

Enjoy!
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  • That's awesome!! So happy for you! :)
  • Mate that's amazing, I have recently been looking into a low carb diet myself! great work!
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    That's amazing...well done!

    You're height & target is very similar to mine so this is very inspirational. Thank you.
  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
    wow what a difference!! way to go
  • I love keto. c:
    Congratulations, and you look incredible!
  • ApexLeader
    ApexLeader Posts: 580 Member
    good job bro. really inspirational
  • davlaur
    davlaur Posts: 34
    Well Done !!!
  • Hot damn man, that's fantastic. I'm actually right around your starting weight, Need to get in on that Keto action.
  • VorJoshigan
    VorJoshigan Posts: 1,106 Member
    Can't see the pics. When I go to your website, all I get is a big white box that covers everything. I block flash, so maybe that's it.
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    Wow what a difference - well done and congrats and thanks for sharing your pics. x
  • KristyHumphrey
    KristyHumphrey Posts: 248 Member
    Wow!! Awesome! Good for you!
  • Akraz
    Akraz Posts: 41 Member
    I'm not sure what the public image is on about Keto on MFP, but it worked for me when no other diet would. The secret is in carb consumption. I had to put an end to it.

    Thank you all for your comments so far!
  • richytm
    richytm Posts: 16
    Wow, you look like a totally different person!

    It's very impressive what you've done and I'm sure it's only the start of a new healthier lifestyle for yourself with all the added benefits that go along with that.

    I'm guessing the keto is similar to the Atkins? I know it has its opponents but hey if it works it works!
  • liapr
    liapr Posts: 648 Member
    Fantastic!!! You look amazing and so happy :) You should be sooo proud of your hard work and accomplishments!
  • siberianlilly
    siberianlilly Posts: 17 Member
    That's so amazing and inspirational! I follow similar methods and am seeing great results from it. I still need to work on more veggies and fruits, verse the carbs, but I'm getting there in my own time. Congratulations on your success! You look happier and may many more blessings be poured into your life!
  • vivipr
    vivipr Posts: 80 Member
    Awesome job!! Keto on!
  • Congratulations! All of your hard work has paid off, now on to maintenance!
  • Great Job!!!!. I hope I will reach my goal !! Well done!!!:flowerforyou:
  • Gladius270
    Gladius270 Posts: 5 Member
    Great to see you found a plan that works for you and you stuck to it. I am of the opinion that the best diet is the one that you are able to stick to - Keto, Paleo, Caveman, or just plain watching your calories (works best for me because I can't restrict food).
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Congrats on your hard work and success! :drinker:

    Keto is working for me as well in a way no other weight loss program has. Yes, I've lost weight on high carb diets, but always with either pills or constant, misery-inducing cravings and hunger. For the first time in my life I can see myself being able to reach goal and then maintain instead of bouncing back up the scales when I 'let myself go'. Keto isn't a diet, it's forever. And it's not for everyone, but I'm so glad I tried it!
  • rayray61
    rayray61 Posts: 68 Member
    You did good kid, but what is a Keto diet.
  • Akraz
    Akraz Posts: 41 Member
    You did good kid, but what is a Keto diet.

    At the bottom of my post I linked to a google document for you to read about what Keto is.

    https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2xaOHd77bi9ekd0SWJqaHVnM0U/edit
  • dschassie
    dschassie Posts: 192 Member
    You look fantastic and so much happier! Great job!
  • lismerie
    lismerie Posts: 21 Member
    Awesome! I'm reading your document now. Always been curious about keto.
  • TerriAnne53
    TerriAnne53 Posts: 197 Member
    Way to go. congrats on your fantastic weight loss. your dedication and determination have rewarded in a very great way. lbs down......
  • teaspoon43
    teaspoon43 Posts: 238 Member
    You are amazing -way to go
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    Awesome job!
  • neiljbrady
    neiljbrady Posts: 41 Member
    I competed in amateur body building in 1997. 2nd USA, 2nd Worlds and 2nd Natural Universe. I would eat 100 % protein and fat for 5 days and carb for 2 then start again. I dropped from 195 to 155 "shredded" by the end of competition. It worked great for me. We considered protein "anything with eyes", and also eggs
  • mrsna
    mrsna Posts: 195 Member
    Congrats on your fantastic results! Thanks for the great post!
  • Very good!! Remarkable :)
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