How long have you been doing keto?
March 2023
What motivated you to start keto?
My A1c was 7.2 in spite of taking medication at age 76.
What benefits/successes have you experienced?
I lost about 30 pounds, my A1c is down from 7.2 to 5.8, and I’m taking less medication.
What was the hardest part?
Getting started and eating out with friends and family.
What were the keys or top tools to your success?
After a couple of weeks on keto, my cravings and my appetite were greatly reduced.
Did you measure your ketones and/or glucose and if so, how did that help you?
I got my meter in March and started checking blood glucose and ketones 1 or 2 times daily. It was great for motivation and affirmation.
What’s your favorite keto recipe? Please provide a link if available.
Salmon Piccata on a bed of spinach at Villa Palma in Indialantic Florida.
What tips or words of wisdom can you share?
The most important step is a positive mindset and just getting started. Make up your mind to give it your best shot for 2 weeks. At that point you will see the benefits.
