3/4 the man I used to be

Hello all. Long time beginner and generally a lurker with some comments and questions here and there.

Been doing keto since mid January if this year. At 5'8, i started out at 208 lbs, and now weigh 147lbs (3 lbs from my second goal!). I initially did lazy keto, with some IF, and now I do keto, count calories, and do IF (either 18:6 or 16:8).

Initially keto wasn't very difficult (save from being cut off from sugar, glorious glorious sugar), as I'm medically gluten free (Celiac's, can't have wheat, malt, or barley). My options were a little limited with also choosing to not eat red meat or pork for over a decade, but I live in chicken/fish land, so that was a-ok!

I didn't have a keto!flu problem, I attempted to stay hydrated and supplemented. The only issue I had for a while was that I could not meet my protein macro until I started including Quest bars/cookies into my daily meals. I will admit at times I did heavy on the fat, what with cream cheese and heavy whipping cream.

The weight pretty much melted right off! Seven months later and I'm in a normal bmi, I feel great, I fit into cute clothes (went from 38" waist to 32", L-XL shirt size to medium), I have more confidence (only a bit more lol), and I'm feeling myself enough to upload a picture to imgur of my progress and share it.

Age: 34 Height: 5'8 Starting Weight: 208 Current Weight: 147 Exercise of choice: Cardio (Jogging)

https://imgur.com/j9Zc4yS