From Sandy G. – Chicago Metro, IL
After 9 weeks following the Hunger Know More program, I have found the ketogenic way of eating far better than any “diet” I have ever tried (and there have been many!). I have lost 18 pounds over the 9 weeks that included the entire holiday season, from Halloween to New Year’s. More important than the scale is the disappearance of heartburn, the lack of need for pain medication for my psoriatic arthritis, and especially the heightened energy levels. Sometimes I feel as though I’m going to jump out of my skin with the urge to move, which has NEVER happened in my 46 years. Most important of all, I am rarely hungry, and if I am, I eat!
The program is set up to introduce the ketogenic way of eating but also to bring in physical and mental changes that need to happen for long-term success. It teaches that the mind is as important as the body, and if you do not have a positive mindset about what you can achieve (through affirmations, self-care and spirituality), your life will not be fulfilling, regardless of your size. Movement and exercise are introduced slowly and at no point are you asked to do more than your body can handle. I often find myself exceeding my fitness goal for the week because I actually have the energy to push myself further.
And the best part about the program…Kim! Not only is she extremely empathetic about all the challenges that come with changing your whole lifestyle since she has faced many of the same ones herself, but she also works with you on solutions that are individualized to your life. Kim teaches you the “why” behind this lifestyle, not just the “how”. Plus, she really WANTS you to succeed but is not judgmental in any way if you falter. There was some discomfort for my two weeks, such as lack of appetite, fatigue, and a few days of body odor while my hormones adjusted. It was so great to have Kim to talk (and mostly complain) to during this adjustment period and hearing her encouragement to keep going. It was worth it! If there is an issue she has not faced, she will do the research to see if there is a known cause and brainstorm solutions. My calls with Kim have become a highlight of my week! She will not be rid of me once I am done with the “official” program because I would miss her too much.
All my love goes to Kim and Hunger Know More. I am already indebted and will owe even more when I reach the body and life I have strived to achieve for way too long!
