So why keto?
Well in early 2020 before covid affected Nova Scotia I had surgery, that really ended up changing my life. I did know that before going into it, it was supposed to make things better for me... Well, that was not what it did at this time. Shortly after recovering from this Covid 19 started shutting down our world.
I work in a client-facing job that I quickly learned is essential and working remotely was unfortunately not an option for me. The stress of this amongst regular daily life I quickly was losing control of my life. I went to work, eat, spent hours on social media thinking everyone else was perfect, tons of time in the kitchen cooking and baking to escape, and drinking on work nights was not a normal habit for me. I was always an occasional drinker. Quickly I had gained weight and lost sight of who I was. I did not recognize myself... that was very hard to come to terms with.
I lost myself with all of this.
So I took control. I started eating keto saying I would lose a few pounds to make me feel better. Which was going great, from August 2020 when I started this journey to December I had lost 40 pounds! This was the first time I stuck to something. The further I got into it I realized I was noticing my health was overall improving. I thought I was just being lighter I was feeling better. The more research did I learned how beneficial keto and low carb can be for inflammation. I have a condition called lymphedema, I primarily have swelling in my legs and feet due to a circulation issue. I never realized how much diet can change the side effects of this condition and how I could help my body manage this.
With all of the improvement in my body, I was able to start working out more, I don't let my health tell me what I can and can't do anymore! I get to eat delicious foods I love all the time, I'm on a healthy journey that I'm eating enough to not be hungry and my body and mind feel a million times lighter. Taking control of my life was a pivoting moment for me and want to share this with everyone so you too!!
YOU CAN TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE IN WHICHEVER WAY SUITS YOU!!!!
read that again
YOU CAN TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE IN WHICHEVER WAY SUITS YOU!!!!
I support and lifestyle you choose to make you happier, healthier, and in control of your life again!
September 2020 November 2021
I am now over a year on this lifestyle, making my health a priority, and can't even imagine going back to a standard diet. I also need you to know I am not perfect, I have off-plan meals or snacks but my body knows I had them, and the next meal or next day I am back to my new lifestyle. I am now over 50 pounds lost and found myself. I Move my body out and feed my body well out of love not hate.
- xoxo GRC
