60 pounds and all health issues gone on a keto diet

December 18 2017 by in Chronic pain, Diabetes stories, Fibromyalgia, Intermittent fasting, Keto, Success stories

Before and after

Congratulations to Vivian! She sent us a short note about her success with a keto diet and intermittent fasting. Apparently, it has had a very big impact on her life:

I started Diet Doctor low-carb keto, and went from 215 to 155 lbs (98 to 70 kg). Age 61. Started with type 2 diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and CPAP – now all these conditions are gone!

Five months in, I started with 16:8 intermittent fasting. I tracked my macros and food intake. I walked and journaled everyday.

Thank you Diet Doctor for making all the difference.

Vivian

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Thank you for sharing your success, Vivian, it’s inspiring to read!

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