Before and After Keto: 4 Ketogenic Weight Loss Success Stories

Why is the keto diet effective? What are the changes before and after the keto diet?

Today we are going to meet four people who lost weight on the keto diet and have learned something from it

It is no coincidence that their success lies within this low-carb eating plan (Keto diet). They were able to lose weight while becoming more energetic.

For successful ketosis, carbohydrates should make up no more than 10% of daily caloric intake. Doing this triggers biochemical processes which result in ketosis – an environment for fat to be broken down efficiently.

Potential Ketosis benefits include:

Fat lossReduced cravings Lower inflammationMental clarityMore stable energyBetter enduranceThe joy of telling strangers about your elevated ketone levels
A keto diet isn’t like updating a smartphone; there won’t be immediate performance improvements as soon as you press “upgrade”.

Success requires perseverance.

Keto Success Stories
Speaking of patience, here are four people that exemplify this virtue. They committed themselves to Keto, managed the process and saw results!

Success Story #1: April A.

For most of her life, April felt self-conscious about her weight, constantly losing and gaining. Though she would occasionally make progress in losing a few pounds at a time, nothing seemed permanent enough.

Frustrated, she decided to follow Keto precisely. She committed herself to “weighing, measuring, and recording every food item she consumed during her Keto journey.

April made an excellent choice by tracking her food intake – even without making changes in diet – as studies have demonstrated it helps double weight loss versus not tracking. But weight loss was just the start for April.

My GI issues were fully resolved; no longer do I snore; pain in my hip has subsided; energy and flexibility levels have increased drastically compared to in decades prior.

April has not experienced any feelings of deprivation since transitioning to Keto diet, rather she focuses on enjoying foods like cheese and bacon while reaping the rewards of improved health.

Science of Keto for Gut Health

April was popping antacids like candy before turning to Keto diet. Now, however, her gut issues have disappeared completely and are no longer an issue for her.

One way in which Keto can improve GI health is by starving harmful bacteria (which utilize carbohydrates for fuel). For this reason, low-carb diets may help alleviate IBS symptoms.

Reducing carbs may reduce the number of foods entering your digestive tract and could prove useful if you experience food intolerance symptoms.

Success Story #2: John C.

John is currently down 135 pounds on the Keto diet; at this writing he stands at 275 – having started at an original weight of 410.

Losing that much weight was no easy feat; each day he cut calories while diligently tracking with Carb Manager in order to remain at a caloric deficit.

“Cravings are the hardest part,” John admitted. However, being in ketosis helped to ease his cravings – more on that later!

John has found immense relief in becoming healthier; having this sense of confidence cannot be faked.

His next goal? Reaching 220 pounds.

Science of Keto for Hunger Control

Keto diets have long been used to help combat hunger. Studies have demonstrated that being in ketosis reduces hunger hormones such as ghrelin and neuropeptide Y which leads to reduced hunger levels.

Appetite suppression is at the core of Keto-related weight loss: less hunger means reduced overeating and weight gain.

Success Story #3: Lynda G.

Lynda G has made headlines after losing 65 pounds at age 70.

I am immensely proud of my appearance; I feel better now than I have for over two decades!

At just 124 pounds, most people expect Lynda to be somewhere in her 50s; instead she is “rocking 70!”

Lynda created an engaging weight loss journey by using her macro tracker. To stay accountable, Lynda utilized this tracker.

Carb Manager challenged me every day to outwit or at least outsmart it.

Nutritionally, she kept things straightforward. Her goal was to steer clear of cakes, cookies, and sugar-laden processed foods that can lead to weight gain over time.

Staying Keto doesn’t pose a burden for Lynda.

Once your body adjusts to this diet, I found it to be one of the easiest to adhere to.

Keto Adaptation in Science.

On a diet rich in carbs (glucose), you primarily metabolize it for energy; on the contrary, on a Keto diet fat becomes your primary fuel source.

Transitioning from carb-burning to fat-burning takes time for most people. They may require several weeks to adjust and “Keto adapt.”

Once adapted to, cravings diminish, energy levels increase and staying Keto becomes as effortless as sailing on a sunny summer day – which was exactly Lynda’s experience.

Success Story #4: Chris W.

Chris has come forward as someone in need of new clothes (#KetoProblems).

Here are five reasons behind Chris’s success on Keto:

He had an intense motivation: his poor health was hindering quality time with his family.Carb Manager gave him the ability to “eat real food and track daily meals honestly”, watch his weight drop over time in the app and find suitable replacements (i.e. stevia for sugar cravings) which supported his journey toward good health.He even brought in family and friends as collaborators on this health journey!
Chris is feeling amazing! Here’s the best part for him in his words:

Less joint pain, more energy, not tiring out as quickly and most importantly being able to enjoy things I thought were lost for good again are all blessings that make life worthwhile.

Keto for Inflammation Relief

Joint pain may often be linked to systemic, excessive immune activity. This inflammatory state (known as chronic inflammation) also lies at the core of many modern illnesses.

Keto diet may provide relief by maintaining low blood sugar and producing anti-inflammatory ketones; one study demonstrated how such a regimen helped patients with knee osteoarthritis by decreasing pain significantly.

Sustainable Success
For successful health changes to take hold, long-term planning must be applied. By creating lasting habits, lasting improvements will result.

April, John, Lynda and Chris are excellent examples of long-term thinking – they have only just begun reaping its long-term rewards!

One downside may be having to invest in new clothing – but this cost should certainly be justified.