Life Changing Event

My name is Duane Jones and I am 49 years old from Calvin, KY. I had heard of the keto diet prior but thought it was like many other fad diets just boasting quick results but unsustainable. In October 2020 I was involved in a motor vehicle accident injuring my spine and was unable to be active. Also, I have high blood pressure that added to the problem. Having being stuck at home unable to be active as a result I went from 260lbs to 298lbs. My diet consisted of tons of carbs and coffee with sugar. Sunday dinners with family were carb-loaded and sweets dessert every Sunday. I started the diet around February 19th after a doctor's appointment with an ortho surgeon and saw my weight skyrocketing. After that, I stumbled upon your videos and started keto with intermittent fasting. Currently, I weigh 252lbs and my diet consists of bacon, 3 eggs, cottage cheese with blueberries, and strawberries. Second meal fresh salmon, or grilled chicken or beef with lots of fresh steamed veggies. I tend to fast 16hrs for several days then fast for 30 hrs for a few days. Due to a spine injury, I am still unable to do a great deal of exercise but to walk around my house and property. I wouldn’t say I made mistakes but understand that many healthy foods in my area are just not available so I have learned to balance the carbs, sugars, and fats that I eat daily. The advice that I would give someone right now would be start right away, especially cutting out refined sugar because that jumped started my process for the good and the success that I have had thus far.