Hello. My Name is Cindie,

…and I’m a recovering sugar addict.

Last week I shared a bit about my experience with eating a ketogenic diet. I received encouraging comments and a few private messages in response to my first post, “Hello. My Name is Cindie, and I’m a sugar addict.” Link to original post

In that post, I shared a link to a YouTube channel that was really helpful for me. Dr. Ken D. Berry’s YouTube channel provided me with information about why someone like me, who is insulin resistant, should think about following this way of eating. I found his insights valuable and appreciated how he explained the science behind how this diet could benefit someone with pre-diabetes.

Today, I want to introduce you to Paula Kish at Low Carb Revelation. Her channel is my almost daily source of help and encouragement when it comes to the daily practicalities of following a ketogenic way of eating. I was drawn to Paula and her channel because she began her keto journey two years ago for many of the same health challenges that I face. Her husband Ed joined her in this dietary lifestyle and often pops in on her vlog posts. Most recently, Ed is going through a healing journey following a horrendous motorcycle accident. Seeing how their diet has helped in the healing process has been truly informative and inspirational.

Paula just chats with you like you’re a friend hanging out with her. In addition to very useful information related to keto, she shares what she makes for their meals in her “What I Eat in a Day” vlog posts. I have found these to be very beneficial because it not only give me ideas for what to eat, but includes a cooking demonstration along with her tips for how to make it. Equally important is that it helps me see what a portion size looks like when it’s all plated up. I would have a tendency to under-eat in the protein department, which only leaves me under-satisfied (and reaching for carbs a few hours later).

I found Paula’s Keto 101 series during the entire month of November to be extremely beneficial and would recommend it as a starting point for anyone interested in embarking on this type of dietary lifestyle. Here’s a link to her playlist for November.

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In addition to reversing my diagnosis of pre-diabetes, another one of my physical goals is to get rid of my diagnosis of high blood pressure and get off of blood pressure medication (Chlorthalidone 25 mg). I’ve been taking my own blood pressure at home and am so pleased to see my most recent readings consistently in the 120’s over 70’s. Without medication.

I am so stinkin’ excited!