Weight loss...but so much more

Good day! My name is Kim Bakker. I am 53 years old. I am a wife to my dear husband Dave ( 33 years) and am a mother to 5 grown children and grandmother to 8 beautiful grandchildren. I believe myself to have been on a health journey for many years. I eat primarily foods made from scratch and have always sought out organic produce and pastured raised meat. I can foods, dehydrate herbs and produce, love salads and fresh foods and even eat plenty of fermented foods that I prepare at home like Kombucha, Kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, veggies, brine shooters, etc. I even do workshops on the subject. I make bone broths and consume organ meats and enjoy eggs. With that said, I have been gaining weight. Before starting Healthy Keto with Dr. Berg I have been struggling with weight (182. Lbs, 5 foot 6), chronic fatigue, depression that became severe coupled with anxiety, and sleep issues. I began the diet because I have hip pain and thought that it was time to take some of the pressure off. I began December 2020 and within 6 months I have lost around 40 pounds. The weight came off through keeping the carbs low, eating two meals per day ( noon and supper), going for walks, and following basic principles of Dr. Berg's YouTube videos. I live in Ontario, Canada and would have loved to be counseled through your staff but even having done this on my own I am welled please with my results, so much so that my husband will be beginning his diet soon too. He is 5 years older than me and was diagnosed with Celiac disease 30 years ago. He has a rather large abdomen (fatty liver to be sure) and is ready to feel as amazing as I do. I also have a 30 year old daughter who needs the benefits of ketones however does NOT need to lose weight ( she is 116 pounds). She also eats quality foods and does not eat a standard American diet, with no bad snacking but is plagued by headaches ( even treated by an osteopath, massage therapy, years of Chiropractors). She is tired and doesn’t sleep well, and struggles with debilitating anxiety. She has told me that she is willing to try but we are not sure how to approach keto without losing weight. Back to my story......I will tell you that I sleep like a wonderful dream, I have energy like I am not sure I have ever had in my life, my brain seems clearer than ever (retaining information is so much better), and my outlook on life seems so much more positive even in this COVID crazy world  (I live in Ontario, and we are still locked down somewhat with masks etc). I haven’t had an anxiety attack in a long time and feel more confident. The weight loss was my initial goal but now I feel like the benefits I just described were the true blessing. I am thankful for your videos.....they are filled with good information and are short, sweet and get straight to the point....I appreciate that in a video. If you are interested in a keto before and after photograph, I could provide it but it is enough for me to say that I appreciate you, your work, and giving me a new life, new outlook, and a future filled with better health. I will continue this healthy lifestyle and have already encouraged others to do the same by forwarding your name....God’s blessings to you Dr. Berg.