120-Pound Keto Transformation: Triumph Turned Turmoil

In 2018, I decided to try the keto diet to lose weight and improve my health. The promise of shedding pounds quickly was very appealing to me. I began by cutting out most carbohydrates and focusing on high-fat foods. At first, the changes were exciting and motivating as I committed to this new way of eating.

Within just under a year, I managed to lose over 120 pounds thanks to the keto diet. This significant weight loss was a major achievement and boosted my confidence. Seeing the scale drop day by day made me believe that keto was the perfect solution for my weight loss goals.

However, the diet led me to become obsessed with tracking every calorie and carb I consumed. I spent hours reading nutrition labels and calculating my intake meticulously. This constant focus on numbers started to affect my mental well-being, making eating more of a chore than a pleasure.

The strict limits of the keto diet made me over-restrict my food choices, which eventually led to binge eating episodes. When I couldn't handle the restrictions anymore, I would indulge in large amounts of food. This cycle of restricting and bingeing was hard to break and affected my relationship with food.

Relying heavily on low-carb and high-fat foods like sausage and bacon left me with very limited meal options. My cholesterol levels became elevated, and I missed out on important vitamins and minerals from other healthy foods. The lack of variety in my diet made it difficult to maintain overall health.

Being part of the keto community, I started to ignore scientific research that didn’t support the diet. Many followers claimed that keto was the only healthy way to eat, dismissing other perspectives. This closed-minded approach made me disregard valuable information and the potential drawbacks of the diet.

While the keto diet helped me achieve impressive weight loss, it also created challenges that affected my mental and physical health. I realized the importance of finding a balanced approach to eating that supports long-term well-being. Moving forward, I aim to maintain a healthier relationship with food without extreme restrictions.