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When I first began my keto journey, it wasn’t because I wanted to try the latest diet trend—it was a matter of survival.

After receiving a diabetes diagnosis and relying on blood pressure and diabetic medications, I was terrified about what might lie ahead for my health. My blood sugar was high, my energy was low, and I was scared.

Back then, keto wasn’t the common term it is today, and there wasn’t much guidance on how a fat-focused diet could even work. I’d spent years hearing that “fat was bad” and felt uneasy about putting so much of it into my body.

But I also knew I had to do something. So, with a shaky confidence, I committed to keto, hoping it would help me lower my blood sugar and start feeling better.

As I became more “compliant” with keto, my health numbers did improve.  Unknowingly, as the need for my medication started to diminish I didn't think to ask my doctor to lower my medication. And this was where my physical health improvements started to collide with a decline in my mental health.

I began experiencing lightheadedness and heart palpitations, likely due to my changing medication needs, but each new sensation made me jumpy, concerned and terrified that so much fat was hurting my actual health.

The healthier my numbers got, the more I struggled with a growing anxiety that I couldn’t shake. In the back of my mind, I was worried that any slip, any bite of carbs, might undo all the progress I’d made. I started convincing myself that carbs were harmful to me, and the fear became overwhelming.

This anxiety morphed into what I now call “obsessive compliance.” I clung to keto because, at that time, I believed that any deviation might seriously harm my health. Although my health numbers improved, the constant, nagging anxiety turned into a kind of looming fear.

Even though it’s a little embarrassing to admit now, I look back and realize I truly felt that if I didn’t follow keto to the letter, I was going to die. It was an intense feeling of impending doom, one I’d never experienced before. My numbers improved, but I felt worse mentally—trapped between a fear of carbs and a desperation to feel secure in my own health.

In the midst of this storm, I managed to lose around 100 pounds, dropping from 315 to 215 lbs. I was walking over 6,500 steps every day, but eventually, as the anxiety lifted, so did my tight grip on keto.

This “obsessive compliance” started to wane, I read Dr. Joe Dispenza’s book, You Are the Placebo, which helped me realize that I had more control over my health than I’d ever believed.  As the anxiety left so did my compliance and my progress on keto.

Over time, I found myself back in a familiar place as I began gaining weight. Before I knew it, I had surpassed my starting weight and reached 345 pounds!  I have the video on the pallet scale outside of Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas to prove it.

Years later, I decided to give keto another try, starting at 330 pounds, but this time with a completely different approach and mindset. Alongside keto, I became determined to improve my relationship with food. This time, I was committed to making keto work, not from a place of fear, but from a place of balanced respect for my body and its needs.

At my doctor’s recommendation, I learned that my cholesterol had skyrocketed to 1300, and my A1c was a concerning 13.9. I knew from experience that keto could help me, but I also knew that I needed to do it differently.

I needed to be compliant without obsession, to understand that carbs were not my enemy. I committed to keto once again, focusing on healthy, balanced choices rather than restrictive fears. I needed to work on my health without feeling trapped by anxiety.

I really began to research.  I truly wanted to understsand how I could make keto sustainable for my busy lifestyle.  because I needed it to be my new lifestyle,

Since that time, my cholesterol has dropped down to 340 (still a work in progress!), and my A1c has come down to 6.6. My weight has steadily decreased to 285 pounds, and I’m approaching this journey with far more joy and peace.

During this time, I decided to write A Delicious Path to Keto Success. I wanted to share what I’d learned about keto so others could approach it with an empowering, balanced mindset from the start.

While I didn’t include my story in the book, I packed it with practical keto principles and recipes. I know firsthand how powerful keto can be when it’s approached thoughtfully, and my goal was to create a simple, easy-to-understand guide that could help others find lasting success without getting lost in fear or extremes.

The book includes 50 delicious recipes, organized by breakfast, lunch, sides, dinner, and desserts, and I created printable, free cut-out recipe cards for added convenience. It’s a tool for anyone looking to thrive on keto, whether they’re a beginner or just looking for fresh inspiration. I’m proud of this book and hope it will make keto easier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable for others.

Today, I’m excited to continue this journey, aiming for my next goal of reaching 210 pounds within the coming year. But more importantly, I’m embracing keto in a way that’s driven by joy and balance, not anxiety or fear. I enjoy the challenges and the growth it brings, and I’m thrilled to share what I’ve learned with others who are on their own journey. For anyone struggling to find a healthy approach to keto, my story is proof that it’s possible to get there with patience, understanding, and a willingness to grow.

Thank you for reading, and I hope A Delicious Path to Keto Success serves as a resource that empowers you on your own path to health.