My Transformation

TXMary2
TXMary2 Posts: 25 Member
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I began a new way of eating - low carb high fat/Ketogenic on 3/3/14. I started at 260 pounds and a size 20w and am now 170 and a size 6/8 depending on the brand.

I am 5'6" and 43 years old. I was a T2 diabetic but no longer am. I no longer have sleep apnea- I sleep well and I can breathe. My teeth feel cleaner, I have more energy than I know what to do with. I feel better than I ever have my whole life. I work every day on keeping my mind right and I view food only as fuel now, not entertainment.

I eat only when I am hungry, not by the clock or because society says it is meal time. This way of eating for me definitely required a paradigm shift because I had to go against what the "experts" were saying. If I listened to the nutritionist my doctor sent me to or followed the guidelines of the ADA I would still be fat, diabetic and addicted. My doctor has informed me I no longer exhibit symptoms of T2 Diabetes. My blood sugars are normal and my A1C was under 5.

I work out by lifting weights and sometimes I do cardio.

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  • YummyMummyXox
    YummyMummyXox Posts: 17 Member
    You look fabulous! I'm 23 and 5'8 and I'm half way there, you've give me inspiration :)
  • Markoss84
    Markoss84 Posts: 1,644 Member
    Awesome transformation..you are looking hot and a different person...you are such an inspiration to all of us.
  • sperkins68
    sperkins68 Posts: 31 Member
    That is awesome!! Your transformation inspires me, I started my weight loss journey 2 weeks ago and my sw was also 260. My gw 160 but right now I'm just focusing on getting under 200. I went to see my dr about weight loss councelling and she was saying I can never eat pizza again, I can eat as much veggies as I want but can't eat corm peas or potatoes can't eat pinable or grabes no dip with my veggies and so on and so forth, I asked he for an appetite suppresnt because I said with the strick diet she has given me I will still feel hungry she said no I won't lol. So after a day I fealt hungry constantly as she said I could only eat 1200 calories a day... Thn I was searching for a calorie counter app to try not to eat past he 1200 calories and I found MFP and am so glad I did because it said I could eat 1630 calories and I have been eating thing I want staying in my calorie range and have lost 6lbs so far not following the diet the dr gave me because like you said with yours I wouldn't of been able to do it. I'm glad to see someone else who appears to have gone through the same thing!
  • leighqt
    leighqt Posts: 14 Member
    You go girl
  • taliasometimes
    taliasometimes Posts: 301 Member
    brilliant!
  • mmnv79
    mmnv79 Posts: 538 Member
    Very well done!
  • believeinme0430
    believeinme0430 Posts: 270 Member
    Amazing job!
  • leaphartmallorye
    leaphartmallorye Posts: 1 Member
    U look awesome . I was having a bad day but u just motivated me to keep striving . Thank you !
  • fastforlife1
    fastforlife1 Posts: 459 Member
    You are gorgeous!
  • dredremeg
    dredremeg Posts: 202 Member
    Girl you did it. All I can say is Wow!
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    You look great. Very inspiring.
  • erojoy
    erojoy Posts: 554 Member
    You look fantastic! I'm very interested in Keto, but have no idea how to get started. Do you have any pointers? If so can you message me directly?
  • mmghanna1
    mmghanna1 Posts: 123 Member
    You look amazing! Great job.
  • neogramps
    neogramps Posts: 79 Member
    Amazing job - well done!
  • wolf39us
    wolf39us Posts: 163 Member
    OP: Any tips on easy keto meals? I'm thinking eggs, sausage, ground beef, chicken etc. What did you normally eat?
  • JamieM8168
    JamieM8168 Posts: 248 Member
    Great job!!
  • agbmom556
    agbmom556 Posts: 694 Member
    Yeah!! :)
  • goatherdr1
    goatherdr1 Posts: 2 Member
    I am a newbie! Considering the low carb hi fat. Is there anywhere to see your food entries for inspiration??
  • kmg3614
    kmg3614 Posts: 83 Member
    Congrats!
  • Mindsiview
    Mindsiview Posts: 42 Member
    You look fabulous! As a Type2 Diabetic, your journey really does give me hope.
  • thelastbellybender
    thelastbellybender Posts: 4 Member
    well done you look hot :)
  • thetanyacam
    thetanyacam Posts: 35 Member
    Thats amazing. Great work!
  • DrWhoIsYerDad
    DrWhoIsYerDad Posts: 263 Member
    Lookin great I can only imagine how good you feel !
  • jorinya
    jorinya Posts: 933 Member
    Amazing transformation. I'm bookmarking your thread to keep updated. You are an inspiration to many people. Awesome job.
  • Csy4242
    Csy4242 Posts: 210 Member
    Amazing! Congrats!!
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    hot sauce!
  • TXMary2
    TXMary2 Posts: 25 Member
    Thanks everyone! Yes, I do feel great!

    For those asking about Keto/LCHF a great place to start is http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf It has lots of great info on how to get started, what to eat etc. There is also www.buttermakesyourpantsfalloff.com

    What I eat now is different from when I started. When I first began I did Atkins induction, but after a couple of months I discovered lchf/Keto and have stayed that direction as Atkins increases carbs as you go and that is not something I want to do. I know as a carb and sugar addict, that for ME I can't do that. I now eat only when I am hungry, not by a clock or because it is a meal time. Some days I am not all that hungry so I have coffee and one meal. Other days I seem to eat all day, it just depends. I listen to my body now.

    Today I have had: Coffee with coconut oil and heavy whipping cream, 4 scrambled eggs and 4 slices of bacon, 8 oz of chicken with the skin, 1 cup of green beans covered in evoo, bacon crumbles and mushrooms. I am probably done eating for the day. I find that I very rarely snack -like maybe two days a month I eat what would be considered snacks between meals.

    For those that want to read my story, it is on the Ketovangelist website too. Ketovangelist is a blog run by a good friend of mine and I am a contributor. I DO NOT GAIN MONETARILY - I strictly contribute to share my experiences, to encourage people and to bring hope and inspiration. I was obese half my life and if I can escape the misery, so can anyone else who truly wants to!

    At the time of this posting, I was down 83 pounds and it was my one year Keto-versary. Now I am down 90 pounds. http://www.ketovangelist.com/one-year-83-pounds-and-now-i-am-a-total-bad-*kitten*/

    Also, the title was chosen by the blog owner! LOL I told him I thought it sounded arrogant and he replied, "So what?" So, he got the final say. hahaha
  • Becca281552
    Becca281552 Posts: 45 Member
    You look amazing... way to go!! :+1:
  • ccourcha
    ccourcha Posts: 316 Member
    Amazing, great job with your journey!

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