Losing 100 pounds in a year while eating plenty of keto pizza

May 23 2018 by , medical review by in Keto, Success stories

Can you lose 100 pounds (45 kg) without giving up pizza? Yes you can – if it’s keto. By sticking to the diet and kickboxing, Elena has done exactly that in only a year. Congratulations!

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Health: This woman followed a keto diet and lost 100 pounds — without giving up pizza

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Do you have a success story you want to share on this blog? Send it (photos appreciated) to andreas@dietdoctor.com, and please let me know if it’s OK to publish your photo and name or if you’d rather remain anonymous.

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carol gacioch
May 24 2018
I've recently purchased dr.jason fungs book..complete guide to fasting..it has taught me how to fast and I've enjoyed the journey..However I have a question...Should I take supplements while I'm fasting?.. the book doesn't touch on that at all..Please respond..Ty..Carol

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Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
May 24 2018
Hi Carol!

You can find some interesting reading here:
https://www.dietdoctor.com/are-supplements-necessary
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Susan
May 31 2018 1
Nice weight loss story - but I noticed the website called it the 'trendy' keto diet. Still a lot of educating left to do!

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