I found Courtney  on facebook shortly after surgery. I have prior heard of the Keto lifestyle, however, was not a true believer until witnessing Courtney’s pictures. I was immediately inspired, however, not yet ready to transition. I had continuously followed Courtney, her group, and continued to remain curious about this lifestyle. Others posted pictures on the facebook page of wholesome foods that included vegetables, an element I was missing since surgery. I researched the Keto lifestyle on my own and was immediately overwhelmed with macros and was confused to how these were to fit into my life with my sleeve.

As my loss slowed, I decided I was ready to change. I was tired of not knowing what to eat with my sleeve and how to get the appropriate nutrition. I also feared not getting in my veggies and eventually regaining the weight unless I followed a plan. I talked it over with my husband and he supported my decision to commit to Courtney’s plan. Purchasing was easily flawless and soon I was measuring and snapping pictures for my intake form. The intake form was detailed in an easy way, however, allowing me to feel as though this plan is designed for me and my lifestyle.

Upon receiving the plan, I was slightly overwhelmed by the recipes….could I really do this? I jumped in and realized the recipes were easy and cooking them together, my husband and I were bonded over learning these together in the kitchen. Not only were we learning how to cook healthy together, but it is also time spent together. Once we began eating the recipes, we were blown away by the flavors and satisfaction of these foods. I can’t stress enough how delicious each recipe is, even my husband is blown away. Shortly after, I saw the scale move down and down….satisfaction. 

There are so many exercise programs out there so which one to chose? Courtney simplifies this process by providing a workout schedule complete with exercises and alternating schedule to assist in reducing my belly fat and toning. The exercises are challenging enough that I feel energized with the satisfaction of a great workout when I’m done. I didn’t realize how drastic of a change my body had gone through until I saw the before and after pictures only after one month of the program.

Others noticed the difference in me within a week of starting the program. Mostly, it was noticed in my face. People who only see me once a week noticed the difference in only 7 days commenting that I looked thinner (as is my desired goal).