MY STORY
My journey began Mother's Day May 13, 2018.
This date I will never forget ... It was the catalyst for deciding "I WANT TO LIVE!"
We had just returned from an epic European holiday and I was lucky to have survived.
One of our destinations was Israel and we partook in some of the Stations of the Cross.
I was so medically unfit - but determined to try. Ended up hurting my knee and was like a cripple.
Getting back home was hard - long - and upon an appointment with my GP - she pulled no punches!
Morbidly Obese
Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Blood Pressure through the roof.
And pain - in so much pain.
55 years of age with short lifespan expectancy continuing this graph.
Attended Mother's Day evening dinner with all our family and eldest son announced that they were planning a destination Wedding in Santorini, Greece April 2019.
Was so excited for them. With the way I was it was becoming evident medically and physically I would be unable to attend.
This was the point where I chose - I WANT TO LIVE!
Discussions involving surgical options, diets - and for me - knew had to be a lifestyle change. Did research and this point wanted to go KETO and was supported by my dietician and physiotherapist. My Doctor was like - ok - let's see how you go!
Was steadfast goal driven! I HAD A WEDDING TO ATTEND! And 11 months in which my first goal .... shed 40kgs!
During that time - my mental outlook changed. This was MY LIFESTYLE - was working!
My Blood Sugar Levels suddenly normal.
My Rheumatoid Arthritis - no pain - I was in remission.
Blood Pressure - under control.
The food I was eating - LOVED IT!
And I was shedding weight - becoming more active - felt truly alive and revitalized for the first time in many years.
I made that first goal! Felt so proud being in one of the most beautiful destinations in the World at my Son's wedding and didn't feel ashamed of how I looked.
My confidence was returning.
Back home I continued - and over next 12 months lost another 15kg. So 55kgs in total.
Here I am today ... 59 years of age - passionate about life!
My journey continues with a new Support Group I formed on Facebook.
MY KETO RULES
A place to have fun and learn about the lifestyle.
Have also started marketing :-
GUILT FREE SYRUPS - a Lifestyle choice
Zero Guilt Zero Calories Zero Carbs - perfect options for diabetics.
There needs to be balance in life - Health is mental and physical but needs to be sustainable.
This is me now! So confident and can face anything!
My motto LIVE LOVE LAUGH - life is a journey - not just a destination!
KETO ON!!