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Keto Diet Success Stories

We have had thousands of success stories throughout the years. Here are 119 real keto success stories, sent in by readers since 2013 and published with their permission.

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BeforeAfterLacey before and after losing weight on keto

Lacey Lost Over 80 Pounds Using a Keto Diet

“In September 2017 I weighed 242 pounds, and I was very unhealthy, depressed, and emotionally miserable.”

242 → 162 lb · 15 months
Her chronic depression, insomnia and chronic fatigue are gone, and so is the pre-diabetes.
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Greg before and after keto−100 lb18 monthsGregSleep apnea gone, and off his CPAP machine.Emily before and after keto180 → 123 lb10 monthsEmilyHit the goal weight she had wanted for years, then went past it.Darren before and after keto−40% body wt18 monthsDarrenOff painkillers for ten months, depression lifted.Kellie before and after keto340 → 130 lb3.5 yearsKellieFrom bedridden to full mobility, three and a half years in.Richard before and after keto400 → 248 lb11 monthsRichardThe same bathroom mirror, eleven months apart.Kalyn before and after keto−30 lbKalynOff ADHD and depression medication.Tony before and after keto242 → 190 lbTonyRan his first 5K and came tenth out of four hundred.Brittani before and after keto−67 lbunder a yearBrittaniTraining three times a week, with two small kids at home.Thomas before and after keto−70 lbThomasCould barely run a hundred feet, now training for a half marathon.
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All keto success stories (119)

These are real reader stories, self reported, published with permission, and unpaid. Individual results vary.

Richard before and after losing 152 lbsRichard Lost 152 Lbs in 11 MonthsKellie before and after keto weight lossKellie Lost Over 200 Pounds and Reversed Pre-DiabetesKeto Diet Success Story: Janice Maintains her 50 Pound Weight LossJanice Maintains Her 50 Pound Weight LossHer kids can wrap their arms all the way around herKeto Success Story: Brittan Lost Almost 70 PoundsBrittani Lost Almost 70 Pounds And Got Her Energy BackMore energy and focusKristen Is the Healthiest She’s BeenBinge eating curedKeto Diet Weight Loss Success: Greg Loses over 100 LBSGreg Lost Over 100 Lbs on KetoSleep apnea resolved and stopped CPAPKeto Weight Loss Success: Becky Loses 100 PoundsBecky’s 100 Pound Weight Loss on KetoTurning point was photos she couldn't crop or editKeto Diet Before and After: Joyce Loses 100 PoundsJoyce Lost over 100 Pounds Using KetoNo longer depressedKetogenic Diet Weight Loss Success: Jessie Loses 50 LBS.Jessie Is Down 50 lbs and Crushed Her GoalsNo longer depressedKeto Diet Success: Frank Reverses DiabetesFrank Lost 100 lbs and Reversed DiabetesHigh blood pressure resolvedKeto Weight Loss Success: Coleen Lost 55 LBS.Coleen Dropped 55 lbs and Maintains Her Goal WeightClothes fit wellBefore and After Keto Diet: April Lost 50 LBSApril & Her Husband Lost 50 lbs EachSize 18 to size 10
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