“I was surprised at how easy it was to implement low carb high fat into my life. I feel healthier, more energetic, have better results from exercise and improved quality of sleep”
“We were looking for guidance and structure in regards to implementing a low carb diet. We were also looking for a supportive environment. Low carb is now for life!”
“I had become complacent with eating, was in a rut, felt run down and tired. I needed a kick start. I now have more energy, I’m getting more done in my day, I don’t feel bloated and my cloths fit better”
“I’ve had high blood pressure since having my children and had been on medication for 22 years. My blood glucose was elevated and although I wasn’t diabetic, I was heading that way. I also had raised liver enzymes and poor liver function. I have a stressful job and work long hours with lots of national and international travel. I have struggled with my weight for many years. It was my cardiologist who told me I really needed to lose weight particularly related to my blood pressure and preventing nasty health consequences
All of this scared me as both my parents had high blood pressure and my father ended up on dialysis – I new that I would end up going down the same path if I did nothing. My cardiologist gave no direction in regards to what was best to lose the weight and so I tried numerous methods such as weight watchers etc and whilst I dropped a little weight none had any positive impact on my health.
Feeling frustrated as I was really ready to make some positive changes, I did some research for a dietitian/nutritionist within my local area and found Vicky. This meeting I believe has changed the course of my life.
Vicky introduced me to a ‘Low carb high fat’ real food lifestyle. It took a bit of time to get my head around eating many foods that I’d been told my whole life I should avoid. I had spent my life eating low fat and now my diet was full of full fat milk, cream, cheese and yoghurt. This was the hardest part for me, more mentally than anything. I was also concerned about fasting. I was worried that I would not be able to fast for 24 hours twice a week but I did! Yes at first it was challenging but now it is just part of my routine.
I had tried so many things and nothing worked for me from a “total” health perspective. LCHF covered everything I needed, health and then the weight loss has been a major bonus.
I had been on blood pressure medication for over 20 years and now on none. My blood results are now ALL within normal range and I lost 20 kilos (90kg down to 70kg) and have never felt better. I sleep better and have greater clarity of mind.
Less bloating, only eating when I m hungry (it is such a myth that you need to eat 3 times or more a day) sometimes I eat twice a day and sometimes just once – you learn to tell the difference between hunger and thirst.
Like anything that is a success It’s all about preparation – so you need to get organise on the weekend for the week ahead.
I live by Vicky’s mantra – “JERF just eat real food”
Exercise – I now exercise more than I have for a very long time.
I would recommend the 6-week Low Carb Challenge to anyone who needs to make a change to their health and wants to drop some weight. I can’t tell you how many people comment on how good I look – and what did I do. I continually refer people to Vicky and her low carb challenge. This is a lifestyle it is not a diet.
I would also recommend that the medical fraternity need to educate themselves on the benefits of LCHF – my doctors were in disbelieve on how I reduced my blood pressure – no doubt there are many people out there trying to do the right thing but just don’t know how to and doctors need to be able to advise them on what the best options are – the LCHF never came up as an option with doctors.
I’d also like to add that LCHF is doable anywhere in the world – this was really important for me as I travel extensively for my work and needed to be able to maintain this lifestyle – it’s easy to do.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to make a change to their health! I am a great example that it does work and can be maintained. I have now been following the LCHF lifestyle for over a year and have maintained my weight along with all the health benefits.
The Low Carb Challenge has given me more energy which has resulted in being able to go for longer jogs/runs of increased intensity and duration. I have lost the baby weight and feeling more like my old self, fitting more comfortably in my old pre-maternity clothes and no more bloating. I am really enjoying the new recipes and inspiration from the amazing people in this group
Prior to the 6 week low carb challenge I’d been feeling very flat and overwhelmed with life. I had noticed a shift in my mood and a grumpiness towards my husband. I now have increased energy and am sleeping so much better. I have lost weight and my bloating has disappeared – I put on my pre-baby skinny jeans today and not only did they fit but they were comfy!
