So far, I have lost a total of 130 lbs. My highest weight was 612, my current weight is 482. My goal is not a number on a scale. My current goals are just to get healthy and WALK again! At 57 years old, I cannot spare any more time to the SAD diet (love that acronym!). I am dedicated to the ketogenic journey for the rest of my life. Not sustainable some say? Oh, yes it is! Too restrictive? Hardly! If anything, it's freedom! Freedom from painful joints, freedom from fluid retention, and freedom from diabetes...and that's just the beginning! I am looking forward to the many more benefits to come! Is the weight falling off like I'd like? No. But, at my age, health condition, and medications I take, I think I'm doing very well. I'll just be glad when I get outta this wheelchair! Love y'all! ❤
Great job Lana! 130 lbs is amazing!! I think when people say it’s restrictive, they don’t that I need restrictions, not having restrictions wasn’t working well for me most of my life! -Em
@@ketotwins I understand the restrictions to which you refer, but most people think there's no way they can give up their favorite foods. I focus more on the benefits that I receive more than the restrictions I have on the foods I have given up. But, most of my favs I find alternatives that are keto or ketofied, so there aren't that many that I miss. Also, if I absolutely want something such as fruits which are my favorite foods, I set aside one day a month to eat a small amount, so I don't ever feel deprived. I think y'all are so beautiful, and I love to watch your channel! ❤
I don't know if you've heard of it but there is a product called keto Chow I can't recommend it highly enough. Might be worth looking into ❤ thank you for sharing your story you are an inspiration
Almost 3 weeks on keto and i've lost 22 pounds! It's hard to get over the fact this is mostly water weight, but after researching so much about keto and just being more mindful about how unhealthy the foods I normally ate before were, I can honestly say I believe i'm sticking to this forever. Will I have holidays where I have a slice of pie? definitely! but keto has really given me a sense of control that i've never had in my life before, so i'm very excited to reach and maintain my goal weight of 140 pounds :)
I started Sept. 8, 2020, so almost 4 months ago. As of today I've lost a total of 34 pounds. This is not my first time starting, BUT, it is my first time coming to terms with it being my lifestyle. It's amazing what a difference coming to terms with that can do for you. It has made it a completely different journey. I don't feel like I'm in a race to get the weight off, and I'm not stressed out about it. My main goal, before weight loss, was to feel better physically, and I have met that goal. The weight I lost along with it was just an added benefit! I have much more I would like to lose, but I have faith in the process, and know that it will happen in time. I just turned 53 yesterday, and I haven't felt this good in years!!! You two are great! Thank you for what you are doing!
We understand this process as we’d tried all sorts of “diets” before and struggled as we always stopped and then reverted back to eating as we had before. Now we’re 110lbs down and have reversed Skatz’ type 2 as well in part to these lovely girls helping us out - good luck with your journey my lovely 💕
I am only 5'1" and I lost 55 lbs in 6 months. This was my first time trying keto, but I had decided from the beginning this was going to be a lifestyle. I gained some weight back but I'm not in a hurry to lose it. I am happy with my size at this time.
On Keto for almost 3 months. Only lost 11 lbs. At first wasn't coming off but I felt better and kept at it. Now weight seems to be coming off quicker. Took me about 3 weeks to get into ketosis. I love this way of eating.
I agree with you, there is no end point. It’s a forever lifestyle.. Much love to my favorite UA-camrs!!♥️♥️ My Journey: I lost 84 pounds. I’m 5’5” and I started out at 204 pounds. I weigh 120 now. It took 10 months to get it off and I’ve been maintaining for a little over a year.
Awesome Kelly, If I have a stall I always panick thinking I am doing something wrong, and the 1st couple lbs were just water weight. I have to learn to trust myself that I am eating correctly (keto), change my fasting or calorie count once on awhile and I will break thru
Down from 425lbs to now 285lbs and it took me 7years Alot of stuggles, regaining because of going off and not comitting to the life style was harder than finaly deciding that eating carbs is not who I am. I'm doing so much better since changing my mindset and I feel it's easier after a few tries because you learn from each time you have fallen down. Thanks for this vlog ladies. 🤗
Thats such a great accomplishment Karen! It took 20 years of losing and gaining to finally say "enough is enough" with carbs. Some people can find success eating them, but not us, and thats ok! -Em
I’ve been eating Keto for 3 weeks and I’ve lost 8 lbs so far. I didn’t lose much during the first week and a half, but then started seeing weight loss closer to the end of week 2. Even though it’s water weight, I love how I’m starting to look. My watch no longer leaves red marks on my wrist and I can remove my rings easily. I’ve lost 3 inches in my waist so today I’m wearing a wrap dress I haven’t been able to fit in for a long time. Fatigue has been a struggle for me, but seeing quick results keeps me motivated to keep going. I love your long term perspective on keto as a lifestyle.
The golden rule is true. Eleven years ago when I first tried keto, I lost 50 lbs. within 6 months. I've started keto again on 3/25/22, and today, 5/31, I've lost 15 pounds. Mindset, health and other weight loss goals matters. Future Keto success story!
I am 5 ft tall and was at 210 lbs. I was feeling so bad. I ended up in the hospital with blood sugar of 700. Needless to say I am now a diabetic. I am still trying to get the hang of keto and so glad I discovered you two! Since June 8th I am down to 187. I stopped eating potatoes,pasta and bread and it is crazy that with enough fat I don’t feel hungry all the time like I did eating mostly carbs. I am definitely in a rut. I have been eating the same things too scared to try new things but looking forward to some of your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
That’s amazing!! Congratulations and thank you so much for watching! I think a lot of people get in a rut with keto after a while but the way to look at it is, you aren’t getting the same dopamine hit you got from carb filled food.. maybe losing the excitement around food is a good thing after a while, eat to live, not live to eat ❤️-Em
Thank you guys! Lost 28 Lbs in 4 months also intermittent fasting...maintaining my new lifestyle.. just started working out.. taking it 1 day at a time .. 😃😃❤️
I've been eating LCHF for 10 weeks. I've added in some fasting over the last 5 or 6 weeks. I'm currently down 15-18 lbs, depending on the day. My waist is down 4 inches, though, and that is a really great sign that my body is responding well. I'm doing this primarily to treat my high insulin levels and prevent Type 2 diabetes, so this is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix for me. I was diagnosed pre-diabetic 12 years ago. Looking forward to a healthy future, not doomed to all of the meds and further diseases usually inherent in progressive diabetes!
I would love a copy of your book! Your right about it not having an end goal. I’m 4’11” I started at 196.6 I’m down to 158. I started January 4th 2021. I’m loving my journey so far. I’m loving your videos and all your advice! Thank You for your constant sharing and making it real!
I lost 65lbs on keto over a year maintained it for a year then gained 30 lbs back due to getting off the diet and being less active I'm back at again and your channel is inspiring me to keep at it thank you
I am so glad I found your tube and Facebook pages! I know thru watching these, that both of you will help me attain my goal. Was on Keto for 2021 and lost 65 lbs. Christmas took its nasty toll on me and I found 10 of those pounds. Started back at it, Jan 2 this year. And You two will be my mentors and I will be watching you daily! Thank you both for sharing your stories and all your knowledge of this 'way of life'. I am forever grateful to both of you!!!! BTW--Happy New Year from Canada!
I lost 30 lbs in about 4 months. Ideally i would want to go down another 55 lbs but, i am 54 yrs old menopausal, and i will be happy with another 30 lost. Just found your channel, looking forward to checking out your videos. My twins are 18 yo
My first time (2004) I was a desperate 434.6#. I followed Atkins and lost 130lbs in 13 months. THEN I gained back 108lbs over the next year. I yoyo'd for years, until 2017, at 48 y/o and over 350lbs, I realized that I needed to get a handle on this. I began a high protien/fat keto and started walking daily. In 2018 I added heavy weight lifting. My weight has gone up 40lbs, however my inches have gone down. My arthritis has diminished and I feel better at 51 and 260 lbs (still losing inches) that I did in my 30's. Patience and consistency are important keys.
Great video. I really appreciate your honesty about your experiences as it resonates with me 100%. I am a 54 year old male that weighs 253 lbs and want to lose 80 lbs. and it is extremely overwhelming when I think about it! But, I am learning that the mental part of this journey is the key to success. I love to eat and want to feel better and look better but the whole “imprisoned” idea of counting and calculating has always been so off putting to me that I never was successful at losing the weight and now here I am at my heaviest ever. It totally sucks BUT watching your videos really gives me the strength that I can do it and be happy at the same time! I look forward to watching your videos and learning from them. Best to you both and thanks for what you do here. 😊
Thank you so much! I know the journey seems overwhelming, but taking it one meal at a time and not thinking about how long it will take you to lose the weight is the only way we have found success. One day you’ll wake up and you’ll be a year into Keto and you will be surprised at how well you’ve done! -Em
I've been off and on keto since May 2019 and I WISH I could go back to that initial period when I was losing so much...Im still mind blown that Ive been able to keep off 20lbs
I started April 2019 and lost 30lbs the first 3 months. Then consistently lost 1-2 lbs per week. Lost 75 lbs in one year. Quarantine happened and I stopped and gained 30lbs back. I’m back on the wagon and plan to stay that way.
Great video! Looking forward to your book so will sign up for the notification. I am 68 years old and started out low carb on July 1st and after 2 months started keto. I have lost 70 pounds and would like to lose another 50-60 pounds.
Been on keto since August 2018. Lost 25 lbs in the first 3 to 4 months and another 5 since. Hoping to get down the final 10 this year by adding exercise and my sauna blanket (thank you for the recommendation!) Love this lifestyle. I’m no longer a slave to food and never feel deprived. Looking forward to your book!
Looks like we are both about 10-15 lbs away from our goal! Hopefully 2021 will be the year for us too, going to use my sauna blanket tonight! Thanks for the reminder! :) -Em
You’re right. First times a charm! Just like you two I’ve lost and gained multiple times. This time in the game, I’m eating keto to maintain a lower blood sugar and to avoid type 2 diabetes. While I’m losing at a much slower rate now (I’m 59), my blood sugar is at a healthy rate and that is what is important. Lifer here!
I started keto Feb. 27, 2023. I have lost a total of 48 lbs. 20 lbs to go. I enjoy eating keto!! I prep my salads on Sunday night and I have salad Monday through Friday accompanied with a sandwich, tuna, chicken or steak. I also add my 2 grams of sugar yogurt and add Lily's chocolate chips and walnuts to it. At night I drink ACV, lemon and a dash of cinnamon with 16 ounces of water.
So pleased I have found your channel, I love that you show where you started on each video, as you both look amazing now, well done 👏 Your book sounds good, I agree with your thinking that we have to change our lifestyle of eating so we don’t go back to our previous diet and put all the weight back on and it is harder to lose the weight again. Looking forward to seeing your book when it is ready 👍😃
After half a lifetime of doing Atkins sporadically since the first book came out, losing and gaining, I lost 42 lbs in 2018, which got me down to 197. Then I went off and I’ve struggled to get back on for all these years through the pandemic, two major surgeries, almost 2 years of 24/7 caregiving and the ultimate death of my husband in July 2022. After following you two for the past couple of months, I’m ready to buckle down and make this a lifestyle. I’ve gained back 11 lbs. I used to be 5’5” but age (not keto) has made me lose height inches, so now I’m 5’2”.
Remember the American trend is gaining 5-10 lbs. each year. So if you are maintaining or losing a little you are succeeding! I’m 64 and pretty negative about exercise. I’ve been doing keto for 3.5 months. I’ve lost 15 lbs. I’ve also been doing some mental work on cravings. Cravings but not hunger, by the way. Feeling, “I really want to eat some stuff!” but getting no hunger signals from my stomach etc. I’d like to have lost more, but probably not a realistic expectation right now. Loved reading all the stories here. Thanks for your video.
I am 70 years old and have lost 20 pounds so far using carb reduction, keto, IF and OMAD. I have 5 more pounds to go and it is going slowly. Thinking a goal weight of 140 for a 5'7" old lady is reasonable. I am also focusing on a healthy lifestyle. I love your videos and recipes!
I agree, the first time i tried keto I was lime 230, I dropped down to 172 in about 2 and a half months. Second time around I was like 225 and I dropped down to 200lbs in like 2 months. I just started my third run, let's see how far I go. I'm shooting for 160. And now I'm extremely active compared to the other two times...so I'm hoping that will speed it up
Looking forward to your book! :) Great video! If you are able to, I recommend that you get your body fat compositions done. My goal weight used to be 135 at 5' 6". Last year on the day I started back on Keto, I got my body fat comp done (DEXA Scan) and come to find out that if I got down to 135, I would be a literal unhealthy skeleton because my lean body mass is 127.4. Now my goal weight is 155 which for me would be about 21% body fat and considered "fitness" level. Just a suggestion since weight charts aren't specific to ones actual body composition.
That's an interesting idea Viviana, Im going to have to look into the DEXA scan.. My goal originally was to be 170 (I'm almost 5'11) but now I have changed it to 150 with no reasoning as to why other than it sounds like a good number, lol! -Emily
@@ketotwins LOL! That's what I did with 135! I thought it sounded good. I was shocked when I got back my DEXA report. So glad I had it done. I did it mostly as another way to visually chart my fat loss but finding out what my "healthy for me weight" is was an added bonus. :)
My first time around, I lost around 70 lbs in about a year and a half, two year time span...This time, I'm now at 24lbs lost in 4 months (and counting)
I'm so glad I found you guys! Have been losing weight since September 2022, first by simply reducing calories. After plateauing at 30 lbs, I decided to try keto. I lost 50 more lbs. That's when I went on vacation. On my vacation I ate carbs to my hearts content. At first I thought it was relatively benign. Eventually I could see that I was out of control! In 2 weeks I'd gained back 5 lbs! I'm back on track and have lost 3 of those. Mostly I just feel so much more 'in charge' of my eating while on keto. By listening to you two, and seeing your cooking videos, it helps keep me motivated and focused on my goal. I'm still hoping to lose another 10-15 lbs. I'm 5'3", currently 147lbs, and 63 years old.😂
Thank you girls so much ! I am loving your channel as I’m starting week 2 of my journey ! ❤ you guys are relatable and realistic which helps so much to reach goals ❤😊
I lost 45 on keto pre pandemic and struggled during gaining back 15 pounds. I’m working hard at it again to get back to my prepandemic weight or a bit more 👌🏽
I just love you two!Good sound encouraging advice❤️We have accepted that we have to change forever 👏👏As you know I have to for health not weight loss but when it comes down to it they will end up being the same.
My hubby and I lost 10 lbs in 2 months very slow . But we feel better he could lose maybe 10 more I need about 50 more☹️but it’s ok cravings are gone and I am thankful for that. I’m 63 so I think that might have something to do with it . I stop eating at 3pm most days and eat Maybe 1 and 1/2 meals per day . I haven’t been on many different diets but not this one I think this will really work for me I’m not discouraged but sometimes a little disappointed by how slow the process is we do swim three days a week for an hour so we have some activity ❤️
That golden shot is totally real!! The first time I did keto, I lost 10 pounds in the first week! Then I continued on and lost over 30 pounds in 4 months. All other attempts, I have gotten so frustrated that it's not coming off like it was the first time. This time, I'm really trying to accept that it's not going to happen like that again.
I often get told by relatives and friends (who are supposed to know better because they are healthcare professionals) that although I am losing weight fast, my diet is not sustainable because once I go back to eating "normal," I will gain all that weight back. That makes no sense to me because keto is now my normal, and I see no reason for stopping it 🤷♀️ I am sure that after a certain point, my weight will stabilise. Thank you for this reassuring video because these comments and "advices" can be too much sometimes. Also, may I ask how you ladies manage to maintain your luscious hair? I suffer from hair loss, and I am worried that I might lose more losing weight.
I hate when people say that when we go back to normal, eating the way I "normally" ate caused me to be obese, there is no going back! lol! As far as hair loss, we experienced some, it will happen if you lose a large amount of weight no matter what diet you do it with. It will stop though, so don't worry! We have so much hair to begin with that its hard to tell with us. Some people find success with collagen supplements, in case you are looking to add some to your routine! -Em
I have been on keto for 5 months. I am 4’11 and my weight was 198 now I weight between 159 and 160 so I have lose 39lbs the last month I have been stuck at this weight but I have dropped 12 inches since I have been at this standstill in weight and I have went from a size 16/14 to a size 8 and my total inches lost are 32 over all inches and most of those inches are from my midsection. I want to weight around 115 so I have another 45 lbs to go. I am also 53 yrs old.
Hello from Utah. I am new to your channel. I am glad you started your channel, it is motivating. I enjoy watching them and finding new ways to cook. I started keto lite about 5 weeks ago for the first time. When us I first started I weighed 340 and have lost about 20 lbs. I agree this is life changing and this journey shouldn’t chain us down. Do you still enjoy the other sweets, breads etc from time to time? What about your Holidays? I love candied yams with marshmallows, do you allow yourself to have “cheat days”? I would love a copy to your book.
I lost 38lbs in 3 months. In the beginning I tracked my carbs, fats and calories. I did that for about 2 weeks. After that I got an idea of what 20g of carbs looks like and I stopped tracking. I don't have to keep track of calories any more because my appetite has dramatically reduced and I only eat when I get hungry ( which is around 3pm every day). Also, I don't really exercise. I probably should though. But I'm a stay at home mom to a 4 year old and between managing the house and keeping up with her it's hard to find the time and energy to exercise.
YES definitely a lifestyle not a diet!!! I feel my very best on keto... Losing weight is a bonus!!! I can't wait for ur book!!! I know it's gonna be awesome!!! ❤️U guys...🌻🤠👊🏻
I was underweight my entire life, before the pandemic. I gained a lot of weight. I was 230 lbs. I’m currently 190. I’m starting keto diet to conquer my last 50 lbs to get to 140 lbs. I love you twins, you are so inspirational 😊
The golden shot definitely worked for me in 2013. Now it’s not a golden shot. Now it’s a struggle but if I go to the gym and walk at least 1 mile a day I think I can make it faster. Also, I had a golden shot in 1998 doing gym workout of cardio and weight lifting (not power lifting but basic weights and machines). The diet was protein with brown rice and steel cut oats, veggies, an occasional apple and a daily chocolate whey protein shake. I didn’t track or count macros and the weight came off about 10 pounds a month BUT it was a steady weight loss. Now at I stall out easily with tracking and counting macros. The mental part I’ve taken care of with the Never Binge Again programs.
I think u both made some great points. Definitely no end point for me 😄 I agree that it doesn't need to me so restrictive like some ppl make it. Its all about sustainability for me =)
I do keto off and on all the time but I went back to my fitness pal and literally followed my same diet and exercise routine I was doing when I was 37 and now, at 43 , my body is NOT behaving the same and I am so discouraged.
I found this chanel last week and ever since I am binge watching u two every chance I get. I was always very fit and fitness enthusiasts. I have lost 20 some lb the first time I tried keto when my father got diagnosed with cancer. 4 months back I have lost him. The depression took a toll on me and have put on 50lb, the heaviest I have ever been. I started keto for the 3rd time around last month. Exactly 30 days, I have lost 5 lbs in first 2 weeks. Last few weeks no matter what I do, the scale is not moving. I workout 5 days a week, eat clean, drink atleast 3 to 4 ltrs of water, fast. but still no change. Since I workout in the mornings, doing OMAD is hard. I get hungry. I follow 18:6, and have two meals. Can u suggest anything. I am desperate. This time I have more to lose...whereas last two times I had less to lose. still first few months was not hard.this time around, something is different. When the scale moves I het motivated. Or else I just don't leave my room. Miss my father a lot.
Good conversation and I appreciate your candor. I have done two major 'tours' of low carb (and not keto per se). The first round was a loss of 140 pounds (in a year) and the second round was another 100+ pounds (over 18 months). I do believe that the more you stop and restart, weight loss is much slower so staying the course is important even if you slip once in awhile. Your body gets used to it and you can recover usually quite quickly. I still eat low carb and I am at goal weight. My line of thinking is this: I focus on whether I am eating to avoid disease or promote disease and the older I get (I have about 20 years on you), this is critical. (However, I am not perfect and I miss vodka LOL. It may be carb-free but alcohol gives me a gut ASAP!)
Been on and off keto for 6 years. Most I lost was 50lbs in 4 months. I was going through a divorce and I wasn’t eating a lot of food daily ( was under 1500 calories day) because I was so busy moving and packing. Moving was a huge workout. So I know the weight was a result of the science of less in more out. I went from 189 down to 137. I’m 5’4 medium boned. I was a size 12/13 to a size 2/4. It was drastic to see. I did eventually gain most of it back, because depression from my loss set in. Now I’m in counseling, doing it for all the RIGHT reasons and now I’m losing quickly again, but I eat a bit more and I exercise 3 days a week. Swimming twice a eeek for 30 minutes and kickboxing 1 a week for 1 hour. You do have to move imo. You will see more weight loss of you move. I also kept my carbs very low. Usually no more than 12 a day. I pre plan and prep my meals weekly, so I never have an excuse. I keep keto friendly deserts around incase my period hits and I can’t resist. I also never weigh myself during my menstrual cycle. I know it’s not my real weight and I can not expect to lose during that week. I do typically see a 2-3 weight loss at the end of that week that Keeps me motivated to eat keto, even when biologically my body does not want me to. Stay with it. Go as low on carbs as you can feel good about, test your urine if you’re not sure and don’t give up. They make so many keto products that make life good. Keto bread Keto pasta Keto hamburger buns Keto croutons and bagels Keto taco shells You got this!
I succeeded with the golden shot. I got healthy again before baby #3. Then I put A LOT back on again. I did keto again last year and lost 13kg very quickly. I've been maintaining that (not eating low carb) but decided to have another shot at reaching my goal. This time irs been 2 weeks and I've only lost 2kg so far. I think I've got less water weight. Maybe because I'm starting from a slightly healhier place too.
My first time doing low carb/keto was when I was 23. I was very strict eating only 10 grams of carbs a day. I am 5’7 I weigh about 170 and I lost 17 lbs in 2 weeks then 6lbs the following week. It slowed after that but I started on July 6 and by September I was at my goal weight of 135. I am now 43 and I am going to try it again. I am wanting to lose about 45 lbs. we’ll see if I have the same success.
Very excited about the book. Love to watch you guys try out new recipes. There are so many sweeteners and different mixtures of sweeteners. I struggle with which ones are good and which ones to stay away from. Do you have suggestions for that?
Hi Jen! Our favorite right now is Allulose! Allulose is similar to erythritol because it is primarily absorbed into the blood stream and it does not raise blood glucose or insulin. Its about 70% as sweet as sugar and we dont find it has a weird after taste. -Em
I’ve done keto a few times over the years. The last time I did it, I lost 45 in 4 months which is pretty average for me when I’m consistent. I just started back again after having my baby and it’s been 10 days and I’m down 8lbs. I started at 256, today’s weigh in was 248. I’m 5’4.
This is my 2nd time fully doing keto I loat like 30-40 pounds when I first did it im 5'1 I was about 160 I stopped for a few years am back to 160 and trying keto again I've been doing it for about a week now haven't lost anything but I remeber my first time doing it itbtook awhile for me to start losing then too I dint wanna give up again
I tried carnivore and lost 10 lbs in a week, but that diet wasn't sustainable for me and I stopped after a week. I gained 5 lbs back. I started keto and lost that 5 lbs in 2 weeks. The important part is that Keto feels sustainable for me. Altogether in the last month, I've lost 10 lbs not counting that first 5lbs. ❤️
Anout a year ago I tried keto and I lost 15 lbs and prior to keto diet I was pre diabetic, after on the keto diet I was no longer pre diabetic. But I got off the diet and now I have gained over 10 lbs I'm going to try the keto diet again i need to lose the weight !!🤞
Yes I have experienced the Golden shot! I was in my late 30,s. I gained weight back, probably about 20 pounds. I kept my weight off until I quit smoking, and gained a lot! I’m in my 50s now and on keto for 2 months and the weight is coming off. The first time on Atkins was definitely easier. I lost 60 pounds in 7 months.
Down 18lbs in 10 weeks! I do closer to zero total carb-I think technically they call it “ketovore” but I am ecstatic to lose that much so quickly! I had been stuck at my heaviest weight for over 3 years before I began this journey.
Even with Keto/Carnivore, OMAD and calorie restriction of around 1500 calories I still only lose about 1 lb a month as a 200lb male. The fasting does seem to cause me to grow muscle even though I am unable to exercise due to tennis elbow.
I did keto for 2 months, lost 44 pounds in that time period and did not gain it back after returning on a normal diet for 4 months. Now I'm back on it and lost 15 pounds in a month already, I doubt I will gain it back even this time. The secret to not gaining back your weight is having a lot of fibre and protein in the diet. Add a little grassfed meat to your lasagna and macaroni. Don't eat carbs without protein next to it. I also don't eat sugar just on a regular basis, whether off keto or on keto, I use stevia for my tea, brown sugar is only for cake
I am late, but it took me 3 months to lose 20lbs. but I gained 5 back. I went from 150 lbs to 130 lbs, but I gained 5 back. I have mainly lived a low carb diet, but keto really made me think about what I was eating. I counted macros. I blood tested. Now after 1 year of going off keto, I really only gained 5 more lbs. I started again but they made us go back to the office so I have less time to work out and more donut temptations. I have only lost about 3 lbs in 1 month. I just have to go harder and stop letting the bf buy me food and margaritas because I don't think he knows I am keto lol.
So far, I have lost a total of 130 lbs. My highest weight was 612, my current weight is 482. My goal is not a number on a scale. My current goals are just to get healthy and WALK again!
At 57 years old, I cannot spare any more time to the SAD diet (love that acronym!). I am dedicated to the ketogenic journey for the rest of my life.
Not sustainable some say? Oh, yes it is! Too restrictive? Hardly! If anything, it's freedom! Freedom from painful joints, freedom from fluid retention, and freedom from diabetes...and that's just the beginning! I am looking forward to the many more benefits to come!
Is the weight falling off like I'd like? No. But, at my age, health condition, and medications I take, I think I'm doing very well. I'll just be glad when I get outta this wheelchair!
Love y'all! ❤
Great job Lana! 130 lbs is amazing!! I think when people say it’s restrictive, they don’t that I need restrictions, not having restrictions wasn’t working well for me most of my life! -Em
@@ketotwins I understand the restrictions to which you refer, but most people think there's no way they can give up their favorite foods. I focus more on the benefits that I receive more than the restrictions I have on the foods I have given up. But, most of my favs I find alternatives that are keto or ketofied, so there aren't that many that I miss. Also, if I absolutely want something such as fruits which are my favorite foods, I set aside one day a month to eat a small amount, so I don't ever feel deprived.
I think y'all are so beautiful, and I love to watch your channel! ❤
I don't know if you've heard of it but there is a product called keto Chow I can't recommend it highly enough. Might be worth looking into ❤ thank you for sharing your story you are an inspiration
Almost 3 weeks on keto and i've lost 22 pounds! It's hard to get over the fact this is mostly water weight, but after researching so much about keto and just being more mindful about how unhealthy the foods I normally ate before were, I can honestly say I believe i'm sticking to this forever. Will I have holidays where I have a slice of pie? definitely! but keto has really given me a sense of control that i've never had in my life before, so i'm very excited to reach and maintain my goal weight of 140 pounds :)
I bet you only 5-6 lbs of that 22 lbs is water weight, even so, it’s amazing Tina! Congrats!! -Em
There’s no way you had 22 pounds of water in you. Some is def fat
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@@thedogwoods5716 make sure you get a keto mojo. That way you KNOW where you're at. Consider a berberine supplement as well.
I started Sept. 8, 2020, so almost 4 months ago. As of today I've lost a total of 34 pounds. This is not my first time starting, BUT, it is my first time coming to terms with it being my lifestyle. It's amazing what a difference coming to terms with that can do for you. It has made it a completely different journey. I don't feel like I'm in a race to get the weight off, and I'm not stressed out about it. My main goal, before weight loss, was to feel better physically, and I have met that goal. The weight I lost along with it was just an added benefit! I have much more I would like to lose, but I have faith in the process, and know that it will happen in time. I just turned 53 yesterday, and I haven't felt this good in years!!! You two are great! Thank you for what you are doing!
We understand this process as we’d tried all sorts of “diets” before and struggled as we always stopped and then reverted back to eating as we had before. Now we’re 110lbs down and have reversed Skatz’ type 2 as well in part to these lovely girls helping us out - good luck with your journey my lovely 💕
I am only 5'1" and I lost 55 lbs in 6 months. This was my first time trying keto, but I had decided from the beginning this was going to be a lifestyle. I gained some weight back but I'm not in a hurry to lose it. I am happy with my size at this time.
On Keto for almost 3 months. Only lost 11 lbs. At first wasn't coming off but I felt better and kept at it. Now weight seems to be coming off quicker. Took me about 3 weeks to get into ketosis. I love this way of eating.
Great job Lyn! That’s awesome! -Em
I agree with you, there is no end point. It’s a forever lifestyle.. Much love to my favorite UA-camrs!!♥️♥️
My Journey:
I lost 84 pounds. I’m 5’5” and I started out at 204 pounds. I weigh 120 now. It took 10 months to get it off and I’ve been maintaining for a little over a year.
Thanks so much for inspiring others who are just starting Kelli! I hope they read your comment! -Em
Awesome Kelly, If I have a stall I always panick thinking I am doing something wrong, and the 1st couple lbs were just water weight. I have to learn to trust myself that I am eating correctly (keto), change my fasting or calorie count once on awhile and I will break thru
Hi Kelli thats great--how did you do it? I have been doing keto for years and nothing has come off. Did you do "Dirty" keto or "clean" keto?
Down from 425lbs to now 285lbs and it took me 7years Alot of stuggles, regaining because of going off and not comitting to the life style was harder than finaly deciding that eating carbs is not who I am. I'm doing so much better since changing my mindset and I feel it's easier after a few tries because you learn from each time you have fallen down. Thanks for this vlog ladies. 🤗
Thats such a great accomplishment Karen! It took 20 years of losing and gaining to finally say "enough is enough" with carbs. Some people can find success eating them, but not us, and thats ok! -Em
Congratulations 🎉 That's FANTASTIC!!!! I'm so very proud of u!!! Keep up the good work!!!🤠💕
WOW! This is amazing - well done 💕👏🏻🙌🏻
girl, you can still eat carbs, just don’t eat too much … wtf do u mean eating them “isnt who you are” lmao
@@prettyme4387 I can't eat carbs, I lose control and want to eat everything in site. Congrats if you can limit them, I can't. 😉
Tomorrow will be two weeks and I’ve lost 6lbs so far.
That’s awesome! -Sarah
I’ve been eating Keto for 3 weeks and I’ve lost 8 lbs so far. I didn’t lose much during the first week and a half, but then started seeing weight loss closer to the end of week 2. Even though it’s water weight, I love how I’m starting to look. My watch no longer leaves red marks on my wrist and I can remove my rings easily. I’ve lost 3 inches in my waist so today I’m wearing a wrap dress I haven’t been able to fit in for a long time. Fatigue has been a struggle for me, but seeing quick results keeps me motivated to keep going. I love your long term perspective on keto as a lifestyle.
Hey guys was able to watch this entire video . Thanks for the inspo Im starting Keto today . Wish me good luck
The golden rule is true. Eleven years ago when I first tried keto, I lost 50 lbs. within 6 months. I've started keto again on 3/25/22, and today, 5/31, I've lost 15 pounds. Mindset, health and other weight loss goals matters. Future Keto success story!
I am 5 ft tall and was at 210 lbs. I was feeling so bad. I ended up in the hospital with blood sugar of 700. Needless to say I am now a diabetic. I am still trying to get the hang of keto and so glad I discovered you two! Since June 8th I am down to 187. I stopped eating potatoes,pasta and bread and it is crazy that with enough fat I don’t feel hungry all the time like I did eating mostly carbs. I am definitely in a rut. I have been eating the same things too scared to try new things but looking forward to some of your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
That’s amazing!! Congratulations and thank you so much for watching! I think a lot of people get in a rut with keto after a while but the way to look at it is, you aren’t getting the same dopamine hit you got from carb filled food.. maybe losing the excitement around food is a good thing after a while, eat to live, not live to eat ❤️-Em
I took my triglycerides from 400 to 114. I'm in this for life. A commitment I made to myself.
Thank you guys! Lost 28 Lbs in 4 months also intermittent fasting...maintaining my new lifestyle.. just started working out.. taking it 1 day at a time .. 😃😃❤️
I've been eating LCHF for 10 weeks. I've added in some fasting over the last 5 or 6 weeks. I'm currently down 15-18 lbs, depending on the day. My waist is down 4 inches, though, and that is a really great sign that my body is responding well. I'm doing this primarily to treat my high insulin levels and prevent Type 2 diabetes, so this is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix for me. I was diagnosed pre-diabetic 12 years ago. Looking forward to a healthy future, not doomed to all of the meds and further diseases usually inherent in progressive diabetes!
I would love a copy of your book! Your right about it not having an end goal. I’m 4’11” I started at 196.6 I’m down to 158. I started January 4th 2021. I’m loving my journey so far. I’m loving your videos and all your advice! Thank You for your constant sharing and making it real!
Thanks so much! Congrats on losing almost 40lbs! That’s awesome! We are still writing our guide but hopefully will be wrapping it up soon! -Em
I lost 65lbs on keto over a year maintained it for a year then gained 30 lbs back due to getting off the diet and being less active I'm back at again and your channel is inspiring me to keep at it thank you
Thank you so much Melissa! We gained some back too at the middle of 2020! Just gotta get back on and keep going ❤️❤️-Em
I am so glad I found your tube and Facebook pages! I know thru watching these, that both of you will help me attain my goal. Was on Keto for 2021 and lost 65 lbs. Christmas took its nasty toll on me and I found 10 of those pounds. Started back at it, Jan 2 this year. And You two will be my mentors and I will be watching you daily! Thank you both for sharing your stories and all your knowledge of this 'way of life'. I am forever grateful to both of you!!!! BTW--Happy New Year from Canada!
I lost 30 lbs in about 4 months. Ideally i would want to go down another 55 lbs but, i am 54 yrs old menopausal, and i will be happy with another 30 lost. Just found your channel, looking forward to checking out your videos. My twins are 18 yo
Congrats on losing 30 lbs Wanda! That’s great! -Em
My first time (2004) I was a desperate 434.6#. I followed Atkins and lost 130lbs in 13 months. THEN I gained back 108lbs over the next year. I yoyo'd for years, until 2017, at 48 y/o and over 350lbs, I realized that I needed to get a handle on this. I began a high protien/fat keto and started walking daily. In 2018 I added heavy weight lifting. My weight has gone up 40lbs, however my inches have gone down. My arthritis has diminished and I feel better at 51 and 260 lbs (still losing inches) that I did in my 30's. Patience and consistency are important keys.
Thanks for sharing your story Ginger! We have been through the yoyo weight loss gain cycle as well! -Em
Thank you this is what I needed to hear
Hi I'm Mexican living in México... a few days I started following you girls!!! And I love ALL your videos!!! GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR
Aww thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️-Em
You are right! It never ends and is a life journey. Never give up. Thank you ladies!
Thank you Deborah! So happy to know you feel the same! -Em
Great video. I really appreciate your honesty about your experiences as it resonates with me 100%. I am a 54 year old male that weighs 253 lbs and want to lose 80 lbs. and it is extremely overwhelming when I think about it! But, I am learning that the mental part of this journey is the key to success. I love to eat and want to feel better and look better but the whole “imprisoned” idea of counting and calculating has always been so off putting to me that I never was successful at losing the weight and now here I am at my heaviest ever. It totally sucks BUT watching your videos really gives me the strength that I can do it and be happy at the same time! I look forward to watching your videos and learning from them. Best to you both and thanks for what you do here. 😊
Thank you so much! I know the journey seems overwhelming, but taking it one meal at a time and not thinking about how long it will take you to lose the weight is the only way we have found success. One day you’ll wake up and you’ll be a year into Keto and you will be surprised at how well you’ve done! -Em
Thank you for sharing! Yes. Don't compete, and there's no end day to this. Cheers! Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays Tom!- Emily
I'm doing a combo low carb/low(er) calories diet and in 3 months, I've lost 36 lbs. Working hard to get healthy. Love the videos, ladies.
That’s amazing progress! Love to hear it! Congratulations!! -Em
I've been off and on keto since May 2019 and I WISH I could go back to that initial period when I was losing so much...Im still mind blown that Ive been able to keep off 20lbs
Keeping off the weight is just as important as losing it in the first place! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 great job Shauntae! -Em
I just ordered factor meals and started my keto journey last week. I just found your channel and am so excited to try this.
I’ve lost 200 lbs on the Keto Diet Yipee! Love your channel! Great work Sarah & Emily!
I started April 2019 and lost 30lbs the first 3 months. Then consistently lost 1-2 lbs per week. Lost 75 lbs in one year. Quarantine happened and I stopped and gained 30lbs back. I’m back on the wagon and plan to stay that way.
Great video! Looking forward to your book so will sign up for the notification.
I am 68 years old and started out low carb on July 1st and after 2 months started keto. I have lost 70 pounds and would like to lose another 50-60 pounds.
70 lbs is incredible Michelle! Thanks for sharing so others can be inspired! -Em
Been on keto since August 2018. Lost 25 lbs in the first 3 to 4 months and another 5 since. Hoping to get down the final 10 this year by adding exercise and my sauna blanket (thank you for the recommendation!) Love this lifestyle. I’m no longer a slave to food and never feel deprived. Looking forward to your book!
Looks like we are both about 10-15 lbs away from our goal! Hopefully 2021 will be the year for us too, going to use my sauna blanket tonight! Thanks for the reminder! :) -Em
You’re right. First times a charm! Just like you two I’ve lost and gained multiple times. This time in the game, I’m eating keto to maintain a lower blood sugar and to avoid type 2 diabetes. While I’m losing at a much slower rate now (I’m 59), my blood sugar is at a healthy rate and that is what is important. Lifer here!
I’ve lost 200 lbs on the Keto Diet!! Yippee! I love your channel. Great work ladies!
I started keto Feb. 27, 2023. I have lost a total of 48 lbs. 20 lbs to go. I enjoy eating keto!! I prep my salads on Sunday night and I have salad Monday through Friday accompanied with a sandwich, tuna, chicken or steak. I also add my 2 grams of sugar yogurt and add Lily's chocolate chips and walnuts to it. At night I drink ACV, lemon and a dash of cinnamon with 16 ounces of water.
Good for you!!
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So pleased I have found your channel, I love that you show where you started on each video, as you both look amazing now, well done 👏
Your book sounds good, I agree with your thinking that we have to change our lifestyle of eating so we don’t go back to our previous diet and put all the weight back on and it is harder to lose the weight again. Looking forward to seeing your book when it is ready 👍😃
After half a lifetime of doing Atkins sporadically since the first book came out, losing and gaining, I lost 42 lbs in 2018, which got me down to 197. Then I went off and I’ve struggled to get back on for all these years through the pandemic, two major surgeries, almost 2 years of 24/7 caregiving and the ultimate death of my husband in July 2022. After following you two for the past couple of months, I’m ready to buckle down and make this a lifestyle. I’ve gained back 11 lbs. I used to be 5’5” but age (not keto) has made me lose height inches, so now I’m 5’2”.
Sorry to hear about your husband ❤️ just take it one meal at a time.
so glad I came across this channel, love how you injected some realism into the whole issue of weight loss. Thankyou!
Remember the American trend is gaining 5-10 lbs. each year. So if you are maintaining or losing a little you are succeeding! I’m 64 and pretty negative about exercise. I’ve been doing keto for 3.5 months. I’ve lost 15 lbs. I’ve also been doing some mental work on cravings. Cravings but not hunger, by the way. Feeling, “I really want to eat some stuff!” but getting no hunger signals from my stomach etc. I’d like to have lost more, but probably not a realistic expectation right now. Loved reading all the stories here. Thanks for your video.
I have been doing keto for 4 months, this is a lifestyle for me not a diet, I have lost 16kg (35lbs) so far and need to lose that much more again.
Thank you so much for your honest and down to earth info! You two are a great help!!
Aww thank you Christine! 🥰😍-Emily
I am 70 years old and have lost 20 pounds so far using carb reduction, keto, IF and OMAD. I have 5 more pounds to go and it is going slowly. Thinking a goal weight of 140 for a 5'7" old lady is reasonable. I am also focusing on a healthy lifestyle.
I love your videos and recipes!
Great job, Barb! The last 5 lbs are the last to go but you will get there ☺️
Thank you for your honesty! Cannot wait to watch more :-)
Thanks for watching Victoria! We appreciate it so much! -Emily
I agree, the first time i tried keto I was lime 230, I dropped down to 172 in about 2 and a half months. Second time around I was like 225 and I dropped down to 200lbs in like 2 months. I just started my third run, let's see how far I go. I'm shooting for 160. And now I'm extremely active compared to the other two times...so I'm hoping that will speed it up
Looking forward to your book! :) Great video! If you are able to, I recommend that you get your body fat compositions done. My goal weight used to be 135 at 5' 6". Last year on the day I started back on Keto, I got my body fat comp done (DEXA Scan) and come to find out that if I got down to 135, I would be a literal unhealthy skeleton because my lean body mass is 127.4. Now my goal weight is 155 which for me would be about 21% body fat and considered "fitness" level. Just a suggestion since weight charts aren't specific to ones actual body composition.
That's an interesting idea Viviana, Im going to have to look into the DEXA scan.. My goal originally was to be 170 (I'm almost 5'11) but now I have changed it to 150 with no reasoning as to why other than it sounds like a good number, lol! -Emily
@@ketotwins LOL! That's what I did with 135! I thought it sounded good. I was shocked when I got back my DEXA report. So glad I had it done. I did it mostly as another way to visually chart my fat loss but finding out what my "healthy for me weight" is was an added bonus. :)
My first time around, I lost around 70 lbs in about a year and a half, two year time span...This time, I'm now at 24lbs lost in 4 months (and counting)
24 lbs in 4 months is awesome Amanda! -Emily
I'm so glad I found you guys! Have been losing weight since September 2022, first by simply reducing calories. After plateauing at 30 lbs, I decided to try keto. I lost 50 more lbs. That's when I went on vacation. On my vacation I ate carbs to my hearts content. At first I thought it was relatively benign. Eventually I could see that I was out of control! In 2 weeks I'd gained back 5 lbs! I'm back on track and have lost 3 of those. Mostly I just feel so much more 'in charge' of my eating while on keto. By listening to you two, and seeing your cooking videos, it helps keep me motivated and focused on my goal. I'm still hoping to lose another 10-15 lbs. I'm 5'3", currently 147lbs, and 63 years old.😂
we are glad you found us too! Vacation trips up many of us, dont worry! Its great that you got back on, thats whats important! Thanks for watching!
Just getting started !! I am a type 2 diabetic !! so hopeful to not need insulin soon !! thanks girls yall are a hoot!!
Aww thanks Beth! You can do it! Take it one meal at a time and you’ll blink one day and be 6 months in and never go back! -Em
Thank you girls so much ! I am loving your channel as I’m starting week 2 of my journey ! ❤ you guys are relatable and realistic which helps so much to reach goals ❤😊
I lost 45 on keto pre pandemic and struggled during gaining back 15 pounds. I’m working hard at it again to get back to my prepandemic weight or a bit more 👌🏽
I just love you two!Good sound encouraging advice❤️We have accepted that we have to change forever 👏👏As you know I have to for health not weight loss but when it comes down to it they will end up being the same.
Awww thanks Sandri, love you too! -Em
My hubby and I lost 10 lbs in 2 months very slow . But we feel better he could lose maybe 10 more I need about 50 more☹️but it’s ok cravings are gone and I am thankful for that. I’m 63 so I think that might have something to do with it . I stop eating at 3pm most days and eat Maybe 1 and 1/2 meals per day . I haven’t been on many different diets but not this one I think this will really work for me I’m not discouraged but sometimes a little disappointed by how slow the process is we do swim three days a week for an hour so we have some activity ❤️
That golden shot is totally real!! The first time I did keto, I lost 10 pounds in the first week! Then I continued on and lost over 30 pounds in 4 months. All other attempts, I have gotten so frustrated that it's not coming off like it was the first time. This time, I'm really trying to accept that it's not going to happen like that again.
I often get told by relatives and friends (who are supposed to know better because they are healthcare professionals) that although I am losing weight fast, my diet is not sustainable because once I go back to eating "normal," I will gain all that weight back. That makes no sense to me because keto is now my normal, and I see no reason for stopping it 🤷♀️ I am sure that after a certain point, my weight will stabilise. Thank you for this reassuring video because these comments and "advices" can be too much sometimes.
Also, may I ask how you ladies manage to maintain your luscious hair? I suffer from hair loss, and I am worried that I might lose more losing weight.
I hate when people say that when we go back to normal, eating the way I "normally" ate caused me to be obese, there is no going back! lol! As far as hair loss, we experienced some, it will happen if you lose a large amount of weight no matter what diet you do it with. It will stop though, so don't worry! We have so much hair to begin with that its hard to tell with us. Some people find success with collagen supplements, in case you are looking to add some to your routine! -Em
I have read that protein helps with hair loss. And also collagen supplements like Emily mentioned.
I lost about 40 pounds in 6 months and then an then another 10, while maintaining a keto lifestyle. Started in May 2017 and have not gained it back.
This is going to be my first time and I’m so glad that I found your channel to gain as much knowledge as possible before I start 😁
Aww you’ve got this Natasha! 🤗🤗
I have been on keto for 5 months. I am 4’11 and my weight was 198 now I weight between 159 and 160 so I have lose 39lbs the last month I have been stuck at this weight but I have dropped 12 inches since I have been at this standstill in weight and I have went from a size 16/14 to a size 8 and my total inches lost are 32 over all inches and most of those inches are from my midsection. I want to weight around 115 so I have another 45 lbs to go. I am also 53 yrs old.
Hello from Utah. I am new to your channel. I am glad you started your channel, it is motivating. I enjoy watching them and finding new ways to cook. I started keto lite about 5 weeks ago for the first time. When us I first started I weighed 340 and have lost about 20 lbs. I agree this is life changing and this journey shouldn’t chain us down. Do you still enjoy the other sweets, breads etc from time to time? What about your Holidays? I love candied yams with marshmallows, do you allow yourself to have “cheat days”? I would love a copy to your book.
When I stop I eat some carbs, like 5 grams of complex carbs, it also help me with doing number two.
I lost 38lbs in 3 months. In the beginning I tracked my carbs, fats and calories. I did that for about 2 weeks. After that I got an idea of what 20g of carbs looks like and I stopped tracking. I don't have to keep track of calories any more because my appetite has dramatically reduced and I only eat when I get hungry ( which is around 3pm every day). Also, I don't really exercise. I probably should though. But I'm a stay at home mom to a 4 year old and between managing the house and keeping up with her it's hard to find the time and energy to exercise.
It took me a whole year to lose 35 lbs when I was on the keto diet.
Thanks for sharing Hua!- Em
Always better than gaining.
you were eating too much
YES definitely a lifestyle not a diet!!! I feel my very best on keto... Losing weight is a bonus!!! I can't wait for ur book!!! I know it's gonna be awesome!!! ❤️U guys...🌻🤠👊🏻
Started oct 31 2020. Total lost so far 25. I'm at 147 right now. 5'3.
awesome job Michele!! thats great! -Em
I was underweight my entire life, before the pandemic. I gained a lot of weight. I was 230 lbs. I’m currently 190. I’m starting keto diet to conquer my last 50 lbs to get to 140 lbs. I love you twins, you are so inspirational 😊
The golden shot definitely worked for me in 2013. Now it’s not a golden shot. Now it’s a struggle but if I go to the gym and walk at least 1 mile a day I think I can make it faster. Also, I had a golden shot in 1998 doing gym workout of cardio and weight lifting (not power lifting but basic weights and machines). The diet was protein with brown rice and steel cut oats, veggies, an occasional apple and a daily chocolate whey protein shake. I didn’t track or count macros and the weight came off about 10 pounds a month BUT it was a steady weight loss. Now at I stall out easily with tracking and counting macros. The mental part I’ve taken care of with the Never Binge Again programs.
I think u both made some great points. Definitely no end point for me 😄 I agree that it doesn't need to me so restrictive like some ppl make it. Its all about sustainability for me =)
Exactly!! -Em
I do keto off and on all the time but I went back to my fitness pal and literally followed my same diet and exercise routine I was doing when I was 37 and now, at 43 , my body is NOT behaving the same and I am so discouraged.
I found this chanel last week and ever since I am binge watching u two every chance I get. I was always very fit and fitness enthusiasts. I have lost 20 some lb the first time I tried keto when my father got diagnosed with cancer. 4 months back I have lost him. The depression took a toll on me and have put on 50lb, the heaviest I have ever been. I started keto for the 3rd time around last month. Exactly 30 days, I have lost 5 lbs in first 2 weeks. Last few weeks no matter what I do, the scale is not moving. I workout 5 days a week, eat clean, drink atleast 3 to 4 ltrs of water, fast. but still no change. Since I workout in the mornings, doing OMAD is hard. I get hungry. I follow 18:6, and have two meals. Can u suggest anything. I am desperate. This time I have more to lose...whereas last two times I had less to lose. still first few months was not hard.this time around, something is different. When the scale moves I het motivated. Or else I just don't leave my room. Miss my father a lot.
Just give it time Farah! Keep going, sometimes there can be a delay in weightloss
Good conversation and I appreciate your candor. I have done two major 'tours' of low carb (and not keto per se). The first round was a loss of 140 pounds (in a year) and the second round was another 100+ pounds (over 18 months). I do believe that the more you stop and restart, weight loss is much slower so staying the course is important even if you slip once in awhile. Your body gets used to it and you can recover usually quite quickly. I still eat low carb and I am at goal weight. My line of thinking is this: I focus on whether I am eating to avoid disease or promote disease and the older I get (I have about 20 years on you), this is critical. (However, I am not perfect and I miss vodka LOL. It may be carb-free but alcohol gives me a gut ASAP!)
Wow, that’s awesome! Love your way of thinking: eating what promotes good health! -Em
Been on and off keto for 6 years. Most I lost was 50lbs in 4 months. I was going through a divorce and I wasn’t eating a lot of food daily ( was under 1500 calories day) because I was so busy moving and packing.
Moving was a huge workout. So I know the weight was a result of the science of less in more out.
I went from 189 down to 137. I’m 5’4 medium boned.
I was a size 12/13 to a size 2/4. It was drastic to see.
I did eventually gain most of it back, because depression from my loss set in.
Now I’m in counseling, doing it for all the RIGHT reasons and now I’m losing quickly again, but I eat a bit more and I exercise 3 days a week. Swimming twice a eeek for 30 minutes and kickboxing 1 a week for 1 hour.
You do have to move imo. You will see more weight loss of you move. I also kept my carbs very low. Usually no more than 12 a day. I pre plan and prep my meals weekly, so I never have an excuse. I keep keto friendly deserts around incase my period hits and I can’t resist.
I also never weigh myself during my menstrual cycle. I know it’s not my real weight and I can not expect to lose during that week. I do typically see a 2-3 weight loss at the end of that week that Keeps me motivated to eat keto, even when biologically my body does not want me to.
Stay with it. Go as low on carbs as you can feel good about, test your urine if you’re not sure and don’t give up. They make so many keto products that make life good.
Keto bread
Keto pasta
Keto hamburger buns
Keto croutons and bagels
Keto taco shells
You got this!
I succeeded with the golden shot. I got healthy again before baby #3. Then I put A LOT back on again. I did keto again last year and lost 13kg very quickly. I've been maintaining that (not eating low carb) but decided to have another shot at reaching my goal. This time irs been 2 weeks and I've only lost 2kg so far. I think I've got less water weight. Maybe because I'm starting from a slightly healhier place too.
Happy new year to you both and your families!! Love your channel so much and looking forward the 2021! 💕🎄☃️
Thank you so much! We wish the same for you two!! -Em
My first time doing low carb/keto was when I was 23. I was very strict eating only 10 grams of carbs a day. I am 5’7 I weigh about 170 and I lost 17 lbs in 2 weeks then 6lbs the following week. It slowed after that but I started on July 6 and by September I was at my goal weight of 135. I am now 43 and I am going to try it again. I am wanting to lose about 45 lbs. we’ll see if I have the same success.
I’m on the golden shot at this I’m 4 days in and I’m loving it so far, do you have any tips when to weight yourself, how many days apart?
I would do it before you start then once a week
Very excited about the book. Love to watch you guys try out new recipes. There are so many sweeteners and different mixtures of sweeteners. I struggle with which ones are good and which ones to stay away from. Do you have suggestions for that?
Hi Jen! Our favorite right now is Allulose! Allulose is similar to erythritol because it is primarily absorbed into the blood stream and it does not raise blood glucose or insulin. Its about 70% as sweet as sugar and we dont find it has a weird after taste. -Em
Where do you get allulose?
@@lindacrowe5318 Amazon sells it for a good price! -Em
I’ve done keto a few times over the years. The last time I did it, I lost 45 in 4 months which is pretty average for me when I’m consistent. I just started back again after having my baby and it’s been 10 days and I’m down 8lbs. I started at 256, today’s weigh in was 248. I’m 5’4.
This is my 2nd time fully doing keto I loat like 30-40 pounds when I first did it im 5'1 I was about 160
I stopped for a few years am back to 160 and trying keto again I've been doing it for about a week now haven't lost anything but I remeber my first time doing it itbtook awhile for me to start losing then too I dint wanna give up again
Just subscribed! Love you two! Yas couldn't be more beautiful!! Ty for all the hard work!!💓🙏💓
Thank you so much!! - Sarah
I tried carnivore and lost 10 lbs in a week, but that diet wasn't sustainable for me and I stopped after a week. I gained 5 lbs back.
I started keto and lost that 5 lbs in 2 weeks. The important part is that Keto feels sustainable for me. Altogether in the last month, I've lost 10 lbs not counting that first 5lbs. ❤️
Love yalls Midwestern accents!
Lol! And here I thought we didn’t have an accent 🤣-Emily
That is so funny. I grew up in southern Indiana, and think the twins have a bit of a 'northern" accent.
For me, it's mostly mental and I am very weak in that area. 😜 The wedding dress and of course you two are gorgeous!! I'm in love with Ollie! ❤❤
I started Keto June 22/2022. I have lost 15 ilbs
My weight is reducing very slowly because of my metabolism and the dietary fat. I am reducing the amount of fat in my diet.
Anout a year ago I tried keto and I lost 15 lbs and prior to keto diet I was pre diabetic, after on the keto diet I was no longer pre diabetic. But I got off the diet and now I have gained over 10 lbs
I'm going to try the keto diet again i need to lose the weight !!🤞
I was 401 in January 7 months later I'm 249. I hate the way I look still, I have loose skin idk what to do.
Great information
265 to 243 im on week 5 and down 22lbs (water weight) but feeling great!
Yes I have experienced the Golden shot! I was in my late 30,s. I gained weight back, probably about 20 pounds. I kept my weight off until I quit smoking, and gained a lot! I’m in my 50s now and on keto for 2 months and the weight is coming off. The first time on Atkins was definitely easier. I lost 60 pounds in 7 months.
Started May 2020 lost between 20-30 pounds. Afraid to weigh myself!
If you’re feeling good, that’s all that matters! -Em
Down 18lbs in 10 weeks! I do closer to zero total carb-I think technically they call it “ketovore” but I am ecstatic to lose that much so quickly! I had been stuck at my heaviest weight for over 3 years before I began this journey.
Even with Keto/Carnivore, OMAD and calorie restriction of around 1500 calories I still only lose about 1 lb a month as a 200lb male. The fasting does seem to cause me to grow muscle even though I am unable to exercise due to tennis elbow.
I absolutely love your channel and am so grateful for all theadvice/guidance. Quick question, how did you handle the plateau stage?
✨Everyone has their own journey and it’s not a race! And it’s as restrictive as everyone thinks....you can make an meal KETO!
So true Janet!-Em
I like to challenge myself I think will be fun
I started keto in August 2023 at 285 and now December 8th 2023 I weigh 255
My golden shot was my first time in keto, in 2016, I lost 31 lbs, not as easy now in 2022.
I did keto for 2 months, lost 44 pounds in that time period and did not gain it back after returning on a normal diet for 4 months. Now I'm back on it and lost 15 pounds in a month already, I doubt I will gain it back even this time. The secret to not gaining back your weight is having a lot of fibre and protein in the diet. Add a little grassfed meat to your lasagna and macaroni. Don't eat carbs without protein next to it. I also don't eat sugar just on a regular basis, whether off keto or on keto, I use stevia for my tea, brown sugar is only for cake
I am late, but it took me 3 months to lose 20lbs. but I gained 5 back. I went from 150 lbs to 130 lbs, but I gained 5 back. I have mainly lived a low carb diet, but keto really made me think about what I was eating. I counted macros. I blood tested. Now after 1 year of going off keto, I really only gained 5 more lbs. I started again but they made us go back to the office so I have less time to work out and more donut temptations. I have only lost about 3 lbs in 1 month. I just have to go harder and stop letting the bf buy me food and margaritas because I don't think he knows I am keto lol.
Haha! 3 lbs is still great! Every pound counts more the smaller that you get 🤗
first time, today, i had three eggs for breakfast with cheese and ham in them, i normally have noodles lol
I’ve been on keto for 5 months and have so far lost 84lbs
That’s amazing Irene! Congrats ❤️
I have the last 10 kilos to lose and is so haard!!! Any tips ?? Thank you...
The last pounds are the hardest to get off! Try cutting dairy or doing carnivore for a week! You need to switch it up -Sarah
@@ketotwins thank you I try carnivore