I’m just like all of you: At one point, I just let life get in the way of my health and overall fitness. I have 4 kids (yes, I have had 1 more since this picture) and I love to eat: So, well, I wound up on the wrong side of 200 lbs. (I’m short, so 200 lbs. is a lot for me), was out of energy, and couldn’t keep up with my kids.
Then, I accidentally discovered Ketosis (before I even knew what it was, more on that in a second) and the next thing I know, I was shedding fat without even trying.
It all happened when I got my first smoker. I just love being outside and grilling up something delicious like burgers, ribs—you name it. But then I got that smoker and spent so much time smoking up the perfect meat that my carb cravings literally disappeared: Along with loads of fat!
After about 2 weeks with my new smoker, my wife asked me if I had lost weight because I was looking so good. I said “no” but I hadn’t been weighing myself but had been eating so much meat I couldn’t imagine I could have shed any weight.
Later that night, I jumped on the scale and sure enough: I had lost 10 pounds on “autopilot”. That’s when I discovered the Keto Diet because I wanted to know how I could possibly shed weight, eat foods I loved, and feel a LOT more energy. Today, I’m all in. I added the workouts, studied how to scientifically trigger ketosis with each meal and force my metabolism to constantly burn ketones instead of glucose.
Since I discovered the Keto Diet, I’ve started 3 different businesses thanks to the clearer mind, more energy, and an increased drive for greatness. Simply put: I feel amazing and look a lot better too! All from using a diet so simple and delicious, I didn’t even realize I was on it until my wife noticed my weight loss!
-Dan