Me v2.0

Dear Dr. Berg, Patrick v2.0 here (v1.0 is on the left in the attached photo).  I want to thank you for healthy keto and your inspirational videos that support this new way of life (new to this 60-year-old, at least). You have transformed me from a deteriorating old fud of a grandpa to the life of the party.

Here are the basics: I started IF and keto on March 8, 2021.

Weight: 250 lbs.; Height: 6' 2";  Waist: 46";

Mental state: Lethargic, depressed.

Current state (August 17, 2021): Weight: 170lbs; Waist: 36; Mental state: Content, at peace (and loving it).

’m now OMAD. I’ve taken up sculling again — the world’s greatest sport! My fine boat (racing shell, see photo) certainly likes me at this weight! I jump rope, too. Both sports lend themselves to High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). I can’t think of any other advantages of keto and IF over the standard American diet except for greater stamina, mental clarity, remarkably healthy skin, lack of dandruff, reduced joint inflammation, no more edema, and skinny jeans. As you might imagine, I do have some loose skin around my tummy and below the glutes. I wear it as a jiggly badge of success. Thanks for everything, my good doc. Hope to meet you someday. Sincerely, Patrick Baum (v2.0) Columbus, OH