I want to share how keto has changed my life, which may not be what you think.
Yes, I have lost weight doing keto.
I have lost weight, and I have gained weight, and I have lost it again. Weight loss IS life-changing, and it was absolutely my goal when I started (and to come off medications).
I didn’t expect changes in how I felt about my body, myself, my health, and my relationship with food.
When I began this journey, I was super uncomfortable with how I looked, how clothes looked on me, and with my lack of energy or desire to do anything about this.
I was sick and exhausted, and I was unsure of where to even begin…
The Initial Keto Plan
Until I found the keto lifestyle, much like most of you, I came into this with big expectations and few plans – I thought I would just eat more meat and no carbs or sugar, and that would be it.
But that wasn’t it.
It wasn’t until I had progressed, fallen off, and gotten back on again a few times that I realized that more than anything, I needed to change the way I felt about my body and my relationship with food.
If you have ever struggled with food as a reward or punishment (figuratively or literally), you know that being able to experience food as fuel rather than an emotional event is a lifelong journey that requires a lot of work.
How did I do this?
Many things had to change.
Spending more time in motivational spaces and surrounding myself with access to people working on themselves in any aspect of their lives allowed me to view my failures as learning experiences.
I began reading self-help books, started journaling, and started waking up every morning and thinking about something I could be grateful for. I mean, there are so many things I could/should be grateful for.
But in the years before, I had become accustomed to waking up and thinking about all the things that could go wrong!
Once I began feeling better about myself, it was easier for me to want to take care of my body more. Thinking about food as fuel for my body has dramatically changed how I feel physically.
Adding more vegetables, teas, supplements, and collagen have all allowed me to look and feel better.
I promise you, ten years ago, I would have never reached for a cobb salad or bone broth! Oreo’s and Dr. Pepper were the extent of my nutrition.
Keto Changed my Life
The ucanketo community has been my greatest source of inspiration so far.
Being able to be a part of a community of people who are taking charge of their lives has changed me.
I have a purpose that I never had before, I have confidence in my ability to take care of myself and my hubby, and I have a much better appreciation and understanding of what it means to fuel my body.
There are so many other ways keto has changed my life for the better.
I would love to hear more about your own personal journey, so please make sure you are plugged into the ucanketo Facebook group!
Thank you for being here; this is really how keto has changed my life!
Talk soon,
Amy XO
p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey
p.p.s. Here is a blog on the Top 5 supplements I recommend for Keto
Amy
Thank you so very much for all you do for your people. It’s great appreciated. I struggle on a daily basis as I’m sure many do. I’ve lost, I’ve gained so many times and really trying to get back with the program here.
Again Thank you for this group!
I needed to hear the this. Thank you so much Amy!
Thank you Amy for all you do for the UCANKETO community.
Why is the powder collagen a no no?
Also is the powder MCT oil ok?
There is lots of info in the group and on the blog about the differences in powdered and liquid collagen 🙂 Yes, MCT oil powder is OK. Hope that helps.
Good encouragement when you have to go back to strict Keto:)!
Love your transparency & motivation! Thank you for all you do!
You seem to know that our mental condition is vital to whether Keto works or doesn’t. I keep trying because my semi yearly blood test show it makes a difference in my glucose, A1C and mental condition. Now just getting the pounds to go away would be nice.
Thank you for all you do for us.
Love this! Recommitting Monday!
I needed this reminder! I did very well when I first started Keto, but the past year has been a struggle. Need to get back to faithfully tracking my macros. Thanks for all you do for this community, Amy and team!
Thanks Amy. Jumping back on very soon. I’m so upset that I let myself gain weight back but we are here now. I’m motivated and smarter this time so we will see.
Thank you for all the motivation and support you the group. You are a true inspiration.
Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️
You are a wonderful encourager and truly speak from your heart! Thank you for your wisdom and sharing all with us!
Thank you Amy!❤️
Great blog, helps reset the mind! I was in such a good place with keto a year ago and fell back a bit, havent gained it all back but im super frustrated with myself and after reading this blog, i jave been negative to myself – so thank you for resetting my thought process!
Thank you for all the work you put into this community. It means more than you know. This is a very important part of weight-loss. If our mindset isn’t right, the weight WILL come back on.
Hi Amy! You are an inspiration! I have done keto but gained it back, started again & again! I really am not happy with myself! I am heavier than I have been in my life. I hurt! No energy! I am trying to figure it all out & stick to doing it!! I enjoy all of your encouragement! Your group has been a great tool! Thanks for all your help!!
Thank you for all the information you provide You are helping so many people on their journey to better health and weight loss
It’s refreshing to hear we don’t always hit a home run the first time. Endurance and consistentcy.
Thank you so so much for everyone you do for us, I appreciate you As a friend too 💝
Reading self help books helped you in the beginning. Any recommendations?
Thank you Amy. Very recently I was told that I have very very low phosphorus.