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    Common Sense Keto: How I Lost 88 Pounds
    Common Sense Keto: How I Lost 88 Pounds
    Common Sense Keto: How I Lost 88 Pounds
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    Common Sense Keto: How I Lost 88 Pounds

    By Christina D. Ford

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    After receiving a shocking diagnosis at a yearly physical exam, Christina Ford finally found a way to lose the excess weight and keep it off. A self proclaimed carboholic, Christina set about learning about nutrition for the first time ever, discovering the Keto diet during her research as a way to fuel her body without dreading the hunger of a traditional diet. She started taking the steps that would lead to an amazing 88 pound weight loss, finding ways to still enjoy the foods she loved while still shedding pounds. Sharing her journey for the first time in this small guidebook, Christina hopes that it will inspire others to take steps toward a healthier mindset about the food they eat and how it serves their body. 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristina Ford
    Release dateSep 2, 2019
    ISBN9781393428916
    Common Sense Keto: How I Lost 88 Pounds

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      Common Sense Keto - Christina D. Ford

      Dedication

      When considering who I would dedicate this book to, I had several thoughts. I thought about the people who encouraged me, the people who complimented me, and the people who have endlessly asked that I put my journey into words on paper so they could read it and show their friends.

      I came to a final conclusion pretty quickly.

      I dedicate this book to myself, in the name of self-love.

      Self-love is something I’ve struggled with my whole life. I can also honestly say that I have no one to thank more than myself. I did the work. I put in the time. I prepped, prepared, and stayed on track and have kept the weight off of my body for over two years.

      I am sincerely grateful for every step I have taken that has lead me here, to the point of sharing my journey with others, and it is so empowering to claim my own appreciation for my efforts.

      Introduction

      As I sit here contemplating how to open this book in an engaging, humorous, authentic way, I imagine myself in a room full of regular men and women, brought together by a problem that plagues millions – our struggle to lose weight.

      I’m sitting in the back of the room in one of those hard backed plastic chairs that has that wicked curve that a spine should never be put against. Uncomfortable, I shyly stand up, wave to all of you after almost tripping over my big feet on my way to the podium, and say Hi, I’m Christina, and I’m a recovering carboholic.

      This is the part where you all respond in monotone Hi, Christina.

      Now we have met. I can begin by telling my story, exposing my very overweight past.

      A part of me has felt at war with my body for a very, very long time. I was brought up by a generation of clean your plate parents in the South, where almost all foods are fried, including the vegetables. Portion size and nutrition were never discussed half as much as how you could save bacon grease to fry chicken the next day, and meat and potatoes were included with every meal. Some form of bread was always available, from biscuits to cornbread.

      Don’t get me wrong; I’m not knocking it. These are some of my favorite foods, the most flavorful and yummy meals in existence. They also immediately bring to mind family and a sense of home. It was soul food, the kind that sat heavy in your belly and made you feel warm and happy and loved.

      There was only one problem that developed rather fast.

      I was hungry all the time, so I ate A LOT.

      I was bigger than most of the girls in my high school graduating class, not incredibly overweight but not slender either. I was soft around the edges, but I didn’t mind it much. I was just bigger-boned and broader shouldered than most of the other girls. Or at least, that was what I told myself.

      After high school, I went on to college. Food became a matter of convenience, something to jam in around class, studying, and working a part-time job. The dining hall had waffles every day for breakfast, noodles for

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