Jamie B |My journey

In March of 2021, I was stepping out of the shower and after looking in the mirror, said to myself “holy sh*t!!!!!! I was a marshmallow, a doughboy! I had worked out for 45 years but had stopped since the start of Covid. It was almost a year to the day. I had always prided myself on my fitness, especially being almost 65. That was a defining moment.

The next day, I started walking for a half-hour at a rapid pace and ordered adjustable dumbbells with an adjustable bench. I started lifting again in May. Things were progressing nicely and in November started a strict keto diet. I would check my ketosis level twice each day to keep me on track. Yes, like most, I was a carb hound.

However, I stayed the course, and continue to do so. Another thing I discovered was IF. I’m on a two-meal-per-day eating schedule (18-6). I started with 16-8, but, truly thinking if I was hungry vs. eating from habit, was a huge key. I thought that I would get hungry, but I don’t. I do use MCT oil in my coffee each morning (1tbsn). Don’t be afraid of it.

The most recent thing I did was to eliminate keto snacking. I learned from Dr. Berg that my insulin was spiking when I snacked. After this long story, I want you to know that I am down 32 pounds and a lot of body fat.

Since the beginning of March of this year, I joined a local gym and am busting it! I’m in a major transition phase of my life. I signed up for a 12-week intense training program with the number one rated trainer in the world. This will begin on May 1.

My goal is to add 10 pounds of muscle. My primary doc doesn’t think it’s possible. I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that it is. I follow guys around my age on social media that are muscled up. Look, I’m not trying to become a “show special”. However, I will attain the body style that I am seeking. Be damned genetics!