“LCHF saved me!”

August 22 2014 by in High blood pressure, Success stories
Before and now

Before and now

I received an email from Amanda, who is on a massive weight-loss journey with low-carb. Here’s her story:

The Email

Someone directed me to your website from a LCHF Facebook group I’m a member of. I started low carb in November of last year at 364 pounds (165 kg). I’m 5’10” (178 cm).

Now I’m at 255 lbs (115 kg). Went from a size 24 to a 12/14. I still have a long way to go but my progress thus far amazes me.

I’ve always been a yoyo dieter. I also bought into the low-fat fad and didn’t realize I was gaining weight (I feared scales).

Anyhow, I’m attaching some photos of before, during, and now. As I said, I have a long way to go but I’m appreciative of a doctor supporting a way of eating that actually works.

Although I’ve never had many legitimate health problems that are weight related, my blood pressure now runs on the low side and my heart rate runs in the 50s and 60s rather than the 90s.

Before and after some time

Before and after some time

Comment

Wow. This is a fantastic start to your journey Amanda. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

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47 comments

  1. 1
    Libby @ ditchthecarbs.com
    August 22 2014
    Wow Amanda, you are amazing and will be an inspiration to so many. Your wonderful transformation will truly encourage others. Well done xxx
  2. 2
    Deborah
    August 22 2014
    This is such an inspiration to those who just can not seem to find the right weight loss plan that works for them. Bravo to you Amanda!
  3. 3
    tony
    August 22 2014
    What a colossal change Amanda. Keep on course, you are on the right track..
  4. 4
    Jan
    August 22 2014
    Fantastic Amanda and inspirational to many.

    Thank you for sharing your story and pictures.

    Keep up the good work

    All the best Jan

  5. 5
    Liv
    August 22 2014
    What a change,amazing work and good luck with your new healthy lifestyle
  6. 6
    Mary
    August 23 2014
    Wow Amanda! You look beautiful and you are such an inspiration to others who are just beginning their LC/HF lifestyle and for those of us who continue to follow this path. -Celebrating with you on your exciting journey! :))
  7. 7
    Jane Britton
    August 23 2014
    This is the stuff! Super powerful. Love it. Well done, keep going, youre an inspiration!
  8. 8
    Joy
    August 23 2014
    Well done...you have achieved so much. LCHF is the only way to go.
  9. 9
    Emma
    August 23 2014
    Wow, that looks so good. You are an inspiration. Also thank you for sharing the realistic pictures of over weight on apple body shape.
  10. 10
    Mark John
    August 23 2014
    When I saw the pic I just thought, "WOW!"
    (And that's the biggest "WOW" possible!)

    Well done and keep carrying on!

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    paleozeta
    August 23 2014
    congratulations. keep it up. now it is going to be a little more difficult when the motivation we have at the beginning fades a little.
    excellent change.
  12. 12
    Nan
    August 23 2014
    Amanda, you must feel like a new person, especially in your ability to move, bend, etc. What a stellar accomplishment! What a difference; I'm sure it took some real courage to share the beginning photo. You will inspire many people.

    http://www.sugaraholics.com

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    Dave
    August 23 2014
    Amazing work and story....Good luck with your journey.
  14. 14
    Caitlin
    August 24 2014
    Her skin looks to be in great condition too! It seems to be nearly bouncing right back. Way to go and keep it up!
  15. 15
    Christine Oz
    August 25 2014
    I am very proud and happy that she is losing like this, but I question the weight/sizes.

    I know I am 5'9" and weigh 238 and carry weight similarly... and wear a size 22/24 now. I cannot even imagine a 12/14 at this time.

    Keep going Amanda, whatever the weight and sizes, you are doing wonderfully well! Such a success story. Keep going until you get to your goal.

    Replies: #32, #39
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    Vicente
    August 26 2014
    Thanks Amanda for sharing with us pictures that for sure you hate.
    Congratulations and good luck in your journey.
  17. 17
    Sandie
    August 27 2014
    Amanda, happy tears for you rolling down my face. Beyond inspiring! You. Are. Doing. This. & You. Will. Succeed. Congratulations and looking forward to seeing future updates.

    We LCHFers eat like our primal, ancient and 100 yr old ancestors (like my grandmother who lived until 108!) who survived and flourished, and NOT our relatives and friends who are eating processed, nutrient-deficient "food", dying obese,
    hungry and miserable,
    and suffering from the ravages of metabolic syndrome and man-made diseases.

    Seems like a no-brainer to go LCHF but then again BIG FOOD has diabolically highjacked our food supply so that the average consumer's brain doesn't work at all.

    Again, wishing you all the best Amanda.

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    Amada
    August 27 2014
    Way to go Amanda!!! YOU ROCK!!!
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    Robert Forte
    August 27 2014
    Something's wrong with the "after" photo of Amanda on top of the page. She didn't look like she weighed 255 or even 155. Maybe the lower photo was the 255 pounder.
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    Marcella
    August 27 2014
    Way to go girl!!! You have such courage to share your pictures with us. Best wishes to you on the rest of your journey.
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    Liz
    August 27 2014
    Seriously well done Amanda and I take my hat off to you for being so brave as to share your "before" photos!! You will be an inspiration to many I am sure, and I hope you are enjoying the way you eat now to be able to continue this for the rest of your life. xxx
  22. 22
    catherine
    August 27 2014
    Amanda, you are an inspiration! well done and keep at it. I have five Kgs to loose and loose a kg a week dong LCHF which is so much easier for me than all the low fat diets I have done of the yrs - and never maintained. This is the only eating plan that works for me ....no sugar or carbs!
    Keep it up

    XX

  23. 23
    Hanim
    August 27 2014
    well done - you're so inspiring :)
  24. 24
    Beverly
    August 28 2014
    FANTASTIC!!! Isn't it WONDERFUL? (I started just 9 weeks ago & am seeing #'s on the scale again that I haven't seen in years. Hopeful! ;-]) YOU, Amanda, are an inspiration. Smiles to you each & every day. Thank you for sharing your journey. Every good wish for your Happy future ~
  25. 25
    Craig Crawford
    August 28 2014
    She looks so much different now. Her skin colour looks far healthier too.
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    Sally-Anne
    September 19 2014
    This is fantastic! I love how you gave this is a go instead of resorting to surgery. What an amazing result.
    May I please kindly ask you something? I've watched tv shows where people have opted for surgery and then found they had an abundance of extra skin to deal with. Some are lucky enough to follow up with more surgery for this. When losing weight naturally with a LCHF diet, does the skin fall better into place or does the same thing happen as with surgery? Thanks.
  27. 27
    Mini P.G
    September 28 2014
    Running short of recipes in LCHF. Pl help. I am from Kerala, South India.
    Replies: #36, #46
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    sylvia
    August 14 2015
    amazing.. totally inspiring..
  29. 29
    Tamarah
    October 15 2015
    you should be so proud of yourself,, your amazing !
  30. 30
    Kat
    January 10 2016
    Thank you Amanda - just the motivation I need! I'm 163.4kgs and 1.78m - so starting just where you did. You've given me hope that I've got this! Thank you xxx
  31. 31
    sam
    January 23 2016
    Wow!!!!!!!! You've done so so so well! I am hoping you continue and post more pictures. We need more amazing inspirational stories like this.
  32. 32
    Reply to comment #15 by Christine Oz
    Lady
    February 27 2016
    Hi Christine. I think clothing sizes depend on where you carry your weight. I'm 5'8 241 pounds and I wear a size 16. When i was at 283 I was in a 22/24.
  33. 33
    emina
    March 15 2016
    Really wow !!!!
  34. 34
    jk
    March 26 2016
    Great Work Amanda, keep it up... Great your health has improved:>
  35. 35
    James T
    April 9 2016
    I am so happy for the progress you have made so far, you are my inspiration and I have been living the LCHF life style for about a month and I needed your story to help me focus on my own massive weight loss journey ahead of me. Thank you so much.
    James T
  36. 36
    Reply to comment #27 by Mini P.G
    Barbara Simoes
    April 12 2016
    Type in "Keto diet" or LCHF diet on Pinterest; you will get more than you even thought was possible. Also there are lots of great cookbooks out there. Do the same search and you will find what you are looking for. Good luck! I knew I wasn't going to make it if I had to have eggs every day for breakfast! There are so many other options out there; I found a recipe for pancakes that use coconut, sour cream and flaxseed meal among other things, and then syrup that uses butter, maple extract and stevia drops. I cook the batter up and then have lots of pancakes in the fridge. I store them in a ziplock baggie, and one each morning really fills me up until well past noon. Today, I didn't even think about lunch until about 2 pm. I'd had breakfast at around 8:30 in the morning. I love this diet and all of the people who post recipes and ideas to help others along! Thank you all!
  37. 37
    Barbara Simoes
    April 12 2016
    Christine, you have given of yourself more than you can imagine. Thank you for your courage and perseverance. My heart and prayers go out to you and I wish you all the best.
  38. 38
    KAREN
    June 17 2016
    Wow Amanda, IM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. keep up the good work and keep us posted of your success. thank you so much for being brave and sharing your story.
  39. 39
    Reply to comment #15 by Christine Oz
    Ronna
    July 8 2016
    Have you thought that maybe she has lost a ton of fat in her abdominal area, causing her to be able to wear the smaller size whereas you may still be carrying extra abdominal fat?
  40. 40
    Saleh Al Hinai
    September 7 2016
    Wow!!!!!!!! You've done so well !!! Well done - you're so inspiring :)
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    gbl
    September 27 2016
    Abdul thank you. This site is very interesting.
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    Fiona
    October 26 2016
    Amanda, you look amazing. What a fantastic achievement. Thanks for sharing ?
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    Reply to comment #27 by Mini P.G
    Anju
    March 4 2017
    Hi Mini
    I m from Kerala too. Just wanted to know if you are still following LCHF ? How is it helping you. I am very interested to start this way of eating and compare recepies with you. Please let me know at anju_n72@yahoo.com
    Thanks
    Anju
    Reply: #47
  46. 47
    Reply to comment #46 by Anju
    Vanessa
    March 29 2017
    Hi Anju

    I'm from England and happy to share my LCHF journey/recipes with you if you want ? drop me a reply and I'll email you.

  47. 48
    Patience
    April 26 2017
    Please do I need to exercise why doing LCHF
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    WarblingLisa
    May 21 2017
    Thanks so much, Amanda, for sharing your progress. I hope you'll keep us updated. Your success is truly inspirational.
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    Silvia
    March 23 2018
    I’m impressed, Amanda, you are looking amazing!

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