You should be narrating books on Audible, great voice!
@SeriousKeto3 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@Sirach14429 күн бұрын
Right. Very masculine
@trublgrl4 жыл бұрын
I really salute your candor in this video. The fact that you were able to do such deep introspection without a therapist or counselor is really amazing. To look inside takes courage. Thank you.
@djliquidsmoke2 жыл бұрын
he's a real man, we do exist, just gotta be honest with yourself and you can solve your own problems., oh and then there's that thing called the internet for support.
@maiziemaizie68133 жыл бұрын
Watching from Scotland as we have subscribed to various keto recipes, gurus, interested parties etc and came across you. My husband also worked for GE in Scotland for 35 years, taking early retirement 5 years ago and his weight increased during this time , even more so during this pandemic. Lots of what you said resonated with us and we've changed our lifestyle to keto early January and can't see us going back. The difference in health, attitude as well as weight loss has been an eye opener and sharing ideas, recipes video blogs (like yours) has inspired some of my friends who are following us and losing weight too. I don't think I was obese but 14 pounds over my desired weight and hid it because I am tall. Your life story is inspiring to ordinary people and love your honesty. Weve yoyo'd on calories controlled diets for years, giving up because of hunger pangs. I am astonished how I'm enjoying this new life style and feeling good. Im surprised GE let you go as you come across as an excellent orator and easy to listen to. it's their loss. You are an inspiration. By the way, your white shirt is too big for you lol...xx
@ReeImagined4 жыл бұрын
Seriously, dude... you're pretty much stating everything that we all feel/thought/did. I'm a kid of the 70's with parents that split, with old fashioned values and morals, with spanking and slapping, and loose threats. Some of us did the best we could! But it was also the era of "fend for yourself" and convenience foods. My Mom today says she's sorry for not knowing better. It's ok, Mom. We made it out alive =) Thanks for sharing.
@annfield73563 жыл бұрын
As a child of the 1940’s I was brought up mainly by my Grandmother who having never been able to get enough to eat tended to over feed me I can still hear her saying “ Eat darling, eat” so I did ! It was done out of love but established in my thinking that food was good so I did EAT So now at 80 years of age I realise that if I am going to make 100 😂 I must take control of myself and my eating Thank you Steve You have inspired me!
@celesteinman562 жыл бұрын
My mom was an alcoholic and scary and worshipped the devil. Was up all hours of the night summoning the devil. Food was my comfort. And sometimes she would cook I lived it when she did. Food was my friend and comfort. I was obese as a Kid. I could smell the fat even after I showered. Made fun of at school. I couldn't eat in front of others. I was made fun of terrible. I'm gorgeous now. Love my healthy Keto. That's true comfort taking care of your mind body and spirit. But saying all this God is my true comfort. He got me through everything. 60 and going strong. Never felt better
@celesteinman562 жыл бұрын
I'm joking about the gorgeous. ☺️
@plumeria8357 Жыл бұрын
So glad you have a better life now than earlier.
@texastea56867 ай бұрын
@celesteinman56 lol it's Jan 01 2024, I hope you're still doing well ❤
@lorimcmillon32174 жыл бұрын
Oh my! So far I am a female version of you. Add in more versions of ever diet under the sun and minus the HCG. Listening so far is a mix of wanting to laugh or cry. Unfortunately my weight bar was much higher than yours. I lost 75 pounds on Atkins and a very emotional journey set me back. I gained all that back plus another 30. This year has been *rough*. But I got mental health help and went to keto and since September I am down over 30 pounds. I have a *long* way to go. But I won’t quit. I may get setbacks. But I am fighting for me.
@estherloske22204 жыл бұрын
Lori McMillon Appreciate the comment that you shared ! Going shopping for KETO tomorrow morning.. Beginning the 'fight for myself' journey ! 💜
@lorimcmillon32174 жыл бұрын
Esther Loske first thing I did was clear the house of temptations and filled it with allowed foods. We live in the *boonies* so if it isn’t here it isn’t convenient. Really helps keep me on track. I wish you the best on your journey!
@juliebergacker56804 жыл бұрын
Keep going young lady! You can do it. 👍💕
@jamjar57163 жыл бұрын
I,m fighting right along with you! We can do this!
@nolacross34424 жыл бұрын
Steve, almost all of us have our own version of the battle you've fought. I don' know about anybody else, but your honest sharing helps me remember what I discovered on my journey about why I'm obese. After the holidays I'll be getting back to Keto 100%, and I'll probably come here to this series for some inspiration . Thanks for being a mirror for me.
@PhilGeissler4 жыл бұрын
Nicely said!
@mazor134 жыл бұрын
God your just as bad as me. I cannot skip the holiday food lol. I been thinking of mixing alot more veggies into my keto after that game changers doc. I was doing more meat than veggies. I know I know Vegan propaganda but after the debate on JRE its hard to dismiss some of the facts. The inflammation freaks me out. Giving up cheese though... that would be hard.
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
Just to be really clear -- I'm not saying that all instances of obesity are triggered by an emotional or traumatic event. Very often it is physiological. Sometimes it's a combination. Sometimes, folks just really love food -- and that's made all the worse by the Standard American Diet. There are lots of reasons. For me, however, there were certain events in my life that -- as I reflect upon them -- led to a pattern of eating behavior that caused me to be overweight and obese. I believed that to transform myself, I had to do more than just the dietary aspect; I had to own my past.
@mburns68114 жыл бұрын
Certainly no one thinks you the "keto anti-Christ" 😂 Everyone made it to their Keto place pretty much the same way by tying on the feedbag. We don't wake as skinny person and start keto...
@mburns68114 жыл бұрын
It's not weird...unless you were pulling an American Pie moment...lol. But food for an adolescent becomes a friend. It's always there. It never lets you down until it makes you fat. You spent hours alone and it was comfort and the thing you could count on. We get it..trust me. And you weren't the only member of the clean plater club. 😕
@judysnyder47024 жыл бұрын
My mom said I got extremely I'll, would not eat, almost to point of starving, but then woke up and started eating and never stopped. I am only 5'2 tall, since 13 (?), and I was over 200 lb by the time I was 10 years old. I know I was over 280 by age 15. I ended up and a rehab center because back then type 2 diabetes at that age was considered disability. Because I went to a doctor, psychiatrist, he put me on the strongest diet pill that was out there. So back in the 70s (1975/1976) they handled emotional problems connected to weight this way. But I'm not complaining. He saved my life. I learned to eat properly because I was never hungry, no appetite. I got down to 170 lb. And I stayed between 180 and 200 for the most part how's the next 30 Years. Between 2000 and 2009 I gained a hundred lb. I have struggled over the last 10 years to lose that weight. I went off of all insulin for six months to lose 40 pounds in 2016. Today I am 173, a week ago I was down to 169. I really struggle with this because I don't think I eat a lot and I tried to eat very healthy the salads and Keto. I wish I could get to one city, better yet 140 but I have never been that low in weight my entire life.
@cynthiamcmillen53304 жыл бұрын
I don't think your saying anything most of us already know/feel. My mother was not satisfied with me from the minute I was born, she wanted a brown eyed blonde, I have the brown eyes but my hair is dark. She wanted a boy I'm female, I have never been able to figure out why if you said something like my mother did why did she have to tell me ? When I was born she told her mother " oh mama she's so ugly"! My whole life she would tell me she loved me but didn't like me, or that I would never amount to a hill of beans, or your so lazy you stink. Nothing I did was right. When I was married and pregnant for the first time I found that I was pregnant with twins and she told me "you can't even have a baby like everyone else you have to have two" again I couldn't win. At one time I weighed 535 lbs I'm six feet tall. I'm not saying it's all her fault I'm just saying sometimes it's really hard to crawl out of the hole your in. I've had weight loss surgery and got way down but it began to creep up again. And I find myself trying again. I appreciate you doing this KZbin channel for a lot of reasons. Thank you very much.
@vannahhall9154 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you being open and real about your journey. It's helpful to hear from others in the trenches!
@peggykent99474 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. You have an ability to be vulnerable and courageous at the same time. Your communication skills are outstanding. Your emotional intelligence is admirable. Whoever thought a dude could reach an easily annoyed fat lady like me. Thanks for the dedication to recipe development. God bless!
@tina424 жыл бұрын
Steve I’m the child of two narcissists. I learned to be codependent (wanting to please my parents hoping for their unconditional love in return) at an early age. I couldn’t understand why I did everything for them in my power and still they didn’t really care. I finally went to a therapist in my 30s. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I encourage you to look into that. It changed my thinking, was empowering and it stopped the little girl inside me looking for parental love....it helped realize she was fine and could move forward. When I was 12 my dad used to tell me I was fat. When I was 13, my weight shifted and I developed quickly. So quickly that he told me I’d be pregnant by the time I was 15. And no I didn’t get pregnant, until my 20s. Hell, I didn’t even know how to get pregnant until I was taught in school at age 15! Eating / dieting has been an emotional journey for me also. I think it has been for anyone suffering childhood trauma associated with it. You are so encouraging. Blessings and much love to you!
@mandyschuh13023 жыл бұрын
@tina we could be sisters. ❤️ My dad asked me how I could expect to get a boy friend looking like I did.
@mimilawrence57724 жыл бұрын
My brother from another mother, thank you for this video. Boy, did it ever stir up some emotions for me. I am a 65 year old woman but your story is almost identical to mine, except the drinking. Just substitute sugar junky, instead. I have just started keto and came across your channel. Thank you for all the great videos. BTW, You have a fabulous voice. You could do videos on paint drying and they would be great😀.
@JackBoughson4 жыл бұрын
Steve, I know I'm kind of spilling my guts here, but your post has inspired me to open up in ways I normally would not do in a forum like this. I am 57 years old now and weigh over 300 pounds, at 5 foot 8 inches tall (technically obese). As a child, I was told to eat everything on my plate. My mother gave me the "there are children starving in China" speech. My thought was, "Well, send what I don't eat to them.", but I never said that out loud. I'm not an emotional eater, when I'm emotional I tend NOT to eat. My parents were polar opposites emotionally. Dad was kind of aloof, "don't say anything" kind of guy. Mom was doting and wore "rose-colored glasses" (my brothers and I could do no wrong). As far as "cleaning the plate" goes, I always got a "good boy" or "good job", whenever I ate everything on my plate. Even though they (my parents) stayed together for 43 years and are both gone now, I often feel guilty if I don't eat everything presented to me. After leaving my parents I had several relationships with women who were great cooks. Needless to say, I packed on a lot of pounds over the years. Currently, I am trying a keto diet with alternate fasting days. So far so good. I am in the early days, so I don't have any weight loss figures for you. However, I am hopeful for the future thanks to your inspiration! May God bless you, Steve!
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you here for the keto journey. It will change your life.
@Aristogrub3 жыл бұрын
This was heartbreaking. We have a lot in common including our weight, Corporate Trainer experience, and announcer's voices, but I was blessed with a loving and nurturing dad. My own son suggested that I check-out your channel and I'm happy to be here. Thanks for sharing the raw truth about yourself and please, count me as fan. Scott
@SeriousKeto3 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you here, Scott. 🙂
@joankessel58504 жыл бұрын
Continue to be impressed by you. Thank you for your honesty.
@AmericanInTheUK4 жыл бұрын
Everything you said about your childhood and relationship with your father is EXACTLY the same as my childhood, right down to the "clean plate club"!! It's taken me 50 years to get over that thinking 😔😔😔😔
@johnbange6338 Жыл бұрын
Steve, I’m a disabled marine veteran and I’ve went up and down on that roller coaster ride with my weight. At my heaviest I was 240 I got down to 165 and now I’m up to about 189. I watch your videos quite often and to be honest you just became my new hero.
@karenlanteigne4 жыл бұрын
OMG we almost have the same story. I did the juice fast too after seeing the documentary and I felt terrible on it. Thank god for Keto and fasting :) it's saving my life!
@rp91753 жыл бұрын
Your story was moving and very raw. I admire your ability to be so honest, and your willingness to share your life struggle so openly. I was scrolling through looking for recipes, and didn't expect to hear this, but wow. That is a lot to think about. I was impressed with your videos comparing and contrasting various products. They have great clarity and useful information and your voice is very un-annoying to listen to. Weird compliment , I know, but I usually watch others with the aid of fast forward and sound /off.
@honeybee2356 Жыл бұрын
I had to watch this... Your story touched my heart. We CAN get back up again. BE encouraged everyone 🙏🏼
@hugeinjapan46354 жыл бұрын
Steve, I have to confess.... I'm having a hard time watching these, yet I still do. Your journey parallels mine almost identically, and it's reminding me we don't live in a vacuum. Maybe that's why I started watching? In any case, you and I have an uncanny connection as far as many life experiences.
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
Interestingly, I'm not that huge in Japan, but on business trip to China 12 years ago, the ladies there thought I was a celebrity. 😄 Anyhow, I hope that our parallel experiences are something that you can draw inspiration and hope from.
@hugeinjapan46354 жыл бұрын
A little introspection and self awareness goes a long way. So yes, I'm inspired, and also uplifted, knowing there are others who share a similar story. You're much more courageous than I, though. The courage you've shown by sharing your very personal story is something I lack ... for now.
@lynnelliott90384 жыл бұрын
Thank you again for your integrity of openness. One of your comments was about "owning your past". That is SUCH an effective doorway to healing for people with all sorts of substance/food/risky activity abuse propensities. You see, what you've done is put into plain language what we lecture, seminar and workshop frantically in progressive early care and education (and other disciplines that touch families). Early childhood experiences are a KEY indicator of how a person may turn to food and other substances as a result of traumas and early challenges. These things ARE connected. It is SO common that when we pair those experiences with what we now KNOW about brain development we can see a very clear, familiar, and frighteningly common composite of how we may end up as adults consistently fighting the trauma of past experiences with over indulgences. You are making a clarion call to us to take courage and face our memories. By doing that we can put them in their proper places in our lives and get back control! For a deeper look into this folks can check out the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (or ACE Study) easily Googled. Thanks again Steve, I'm sharing, and waiting with anticipation for next week!
@p0ma1474 жыл бұрын
Awesome series. I'm hooked. I'm trying to help my dad who's overweight and about your age. He dismisses my diet as non-scientific despite it helped me. So your example is very precious. Hope it inspires him. Thank you!
@johnrain70354 жыл бұрын
The “non-scientific” association with Keto (simply real food) is a spin propagated by a very nefarious group to keep you on the poison of the processed food diet - the dietary guidelines DO NOT have any scientific foundation what so ever, and contravened known medical evidence of the 1950’s. Unfortunately we are all being conned in so many ways that effectively nothing is what it appears to be, and certainly nothing that main stream says. All the best.
@wtglb4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us even though it is painful for you, we all carry our wounds & scars. Much respect to you 🙏🏻
@nicknrose13 жыл бұрын
Great introspection, Steve. You've done quite well in recognizing your challenges. I will say as a Reality Therapist that you've clearly set boundaries and have excellent goals. Meanwhile, you are helping tons of people choose the right healthy path & become responsible with their lives. Additionally, I love your sincerity and how people can emulate your successes!
@LawDragOn3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing such a personal experience. I can confidently say that my struggle with my weight/binge eating began when I was 8yrs old and my parents divorced. I sought solace, comfort and general wellbeing through food. It's been a slow process toward overcoming the struggle and yoyo dieting. Since I've been living Keto, I've finally have gained control of my hunger that escaped me throughout the majority of my life.
@wyokat13354 жыл бұрын
Dang, a cliff hanger. Thank you for your openness, I do appreciate it. I didn't have any one thing cause my overeating. I gained weight every time I was pregnant and then had to lose that weight, but never got back down to my regular size because of being busy taking care of the family. Then when the kids got older I discovered I loved to make bread and bake. Weight increased and I just didn't care to try to lose it because I would fill deprived of good tasting food. Then My daughter told me she was going to try Keto. I didn't know what that was and we started watching all the Keto Doctors etc. and my husband and I started our journey. We love this way of life, we never crave anything, and fill better than we have in a very long time. Can't Wait for your next episode. /Kathy
@Blessed-Grateful4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your life with us; it takes a certain amount of courage. It will no doubt help a multitude of folks. I so enjoy your channel!
@two2tango2223 жыл бұрын
Wow this is deep truth. This is the hardcore emotional stuff that ppl don’t share that addresses struggles with food. I think a lot of folks aren’t aware of WHY there’s a struggle with weight and food.
@goodnplenty18733 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I really relate to your entire story. Even "fend for yourself" my mom used to say it back in the 80s and I find myself saying it these days when I don't cook a family meal.
@PortCanon4 жыл бұрын
Inspirational. More Power to ya, Steve. 💪🏼 🕊
@Anon_E_Muss3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Wish I could like all of his videos 1,000 times or more.
@karliesmama12684 жыл бұрын
I chuckle now thinking of the Atkins days I endured back in 2001, trying to get ready for my wedding day. Sweet treats were only cream cheese with some heavy cream and a splenda packet or SF Jello. We had no clue about electrolytes, so keto-flu was usually the end all. So thankful doctors and others didn't give up on pushing through to learn about low-carb and the benefits. Now we have so many options and knowledge of how to be creative with our foods. Thank YOU!
@lisachapman38793 жыл бұрын
Outstanding testimony! Had no idea of your story, and can relate to so much of your past. Thank you for sharing this chapter of your journey.
@andreas42684 жыл бұрын
Many adult children of alcoholics have used food as a way to cope with feelings that were not safe to share and survival mode kicks in...food use for all kinds of emotions happy, sad, lonely, angry....para-alcoholic behaviour which is not unusual at all. Grace and kindness to all who have been there or may still be there...the mild river of misery that runs through you can change.
@p0ma1474 жыл бұрын
Just finished your first part. And you posted another. Timing is perfect.
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
I love it when a plan comes together. 😉
@carolnain90422 жыл бұрын
Every time I listen to this video again, I relate to you in a new positive way. Thank you for being so bold, brave, and relatable
@SeriousKeto2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@Nexus2Eden4 жыл бұрын
"Don't expect it to be fun." - I think that is ultimate statement about life. 😕😒
@robgoodsight62164 жыл бұрын
:) yup..... "everyone is a critic"...then I learnt not to explain myself any more. (edit:) ...yes it is not fun...but then when you reach a certain result... the fun component, arise... The part of my comment above, is that you will also find many critics ...if they do not understand it... they cannot know...
@taylorvanbuskirk80404 жыл бұрын
I'm not going to comment....I'm just going to part 3. Even thought this is YOUR story, I'm learning a lot!
@sheilazangrilli17104 жыл бұрын
I had a very loving family, but we moved a lot. Every time my dad got a promotion we moved. A new place and a new school, I was always the outsider. I think my parents tried to help by giving me snacks that were good but not really healthy. It was also a time when things like Koolaid were part of the norm. Both parents grew up poor and didn't have much so they tried to supply us with things they didn't have. Also remember, they grew up during WWII, which rationed foods. Now there is great abundance. I don't believe all eating issues are trauma related. Sometimes it's the result of love. Food has always been a way to show love and kindness, no matter the culture.
@ndxr13094 жыл бұрын
Puberty ruined me. There wasn't enough sugar on earth to satisfy my need for the taste of sweet. Remember the fructose diet? How about the apple cider vinegar and seaweed diet? I read about, and tried, every nutty dangerous medically-approved pill, shot, and "make a barriatrician rich" scheme, and finally had a verticle-banded-gastroplasty. My next 20-years were happy. I could eat the same food as everybody else. That has always been my downfall; not realizing that the food that made me fat, still made me fat. I read about high-fat, low-carb in the 1960 diet book, "Calories Don't Count," by Herman Taller. It turned out to be a marketing ploy for safflower oil. Yet, upon re-reading it, there were truths. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Also, thank you for steering your chaffle recipes away from the look-alike sweets. I had to stop following one chaffle site. Everything showed beautiful chaffles identical to the real sweets that are my downfall.
@johncave69924 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video Steve. I see a lot of parallels between your experience and mine. People in China are starving, finish your plate. The heavy drinking in late high school years and later. You opening up about your journey will let a lot of people know that they are not alone or think that there must be something wrong with them. Thanks again. P.S. I did the Atkins in the 70's. It was a paperback book back then.
@rauldiaz21264 жыл бұрын
I love your sincerity Steve. Thanks!!
@amybeard20544 жыл бұрын
My sister and I were also brought up to finish your plate. It’s been a lifelong struggle to undo that upbringing. One we both still struggle with to this day. It can be done, but it’s so incredibly difficult and requires a ton of awareness and effort.
@HonestHansel4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. I've lost 120 lbs on keto and have learn't so much. I appreciate your honesty and its good to know that no matter what life throws at you and knocks you down....get back up and fight for yourself. GO Pack GO
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
120 lbs?!? That's fantastic! Congrats, my man!👍
@donishita4 жыл бұрын
I came for the chaffles but found a much deeper experience! Thank you for such an honest sharing and I wish you the best in 2020. I’m on the edge of my seat waiting for the next episode!
@mybraxtonburns4 жыл бұрын
I came for the chaffles, too. But I stumbled upon a spell binding story teller.
@ahealthierkirk25584 жыл бұрын
Even though I am about twice as overweight as you, our reasoning and mindset is so close. A couple of times I was like, "Those are the exact thoughts and words I have!" I am on my journey and sometimes it is lonely. It is a good motivation and inspiration to follow in the footsteps of those ahead of me.
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
It can indeed be very lonely. I'm very grateful for this little community we have here to remind us that we aren't alone in our experiences and feelings.
@margaretcordova32683 жыл бұрын
Your story at the dinner table is so much like mine! But at our dinner table there was always fighting and a lot of criticism! Omg! I just love this video...great voice! I love your wedding picture! Big hug!!🤗❤️This is so encouraging! You have a sense of humor too!🥰
@johnl14134 жыл бұрын
“Well it was Miller Lite so it was kinda like beer...we’ll call it beer.” Shots fired
I can relate to your story, I see a lot of myself in your story. Thank you for sharing.
@lynnm19054 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Over the course of my life I have been a yoyo dieter. Did them all WW, J. Craig etc and at one point tried Atkins but got what is now called the Keto Flu really bad and had to stop (didn't know at the time what caused it, now I do). I gained and lost a significant amount of weight much the same way you did, by setting the bar. I don't reflect. What is in the past is in the past. Reflection doesn't get me anywhere. My biggest problem when I dieted was I WAS HUNGRY! When I wasn't dieting and knew that I needed to lose weight, I couldn't get my head in the game, so to speak. The one thing I did determine is; I am addicted to carbs and mostly sugar! Sugar is my trigger to eat. And, I love to eat! Finally, I got my head in the game and decided to give Keto a try. I'm so glad I did. I love the Keto way of life. I love the food I am eating and I AM NOT HUNGRY! This is it! I have finally found an eating lifestyle that I absolutely love and plan on eating Keto til death do us part. So far I have lost 23 lbs in 5 months. And the Keto lifestyle has brought me to you. I really enjoy watching your podcasts. Keep up the great work!
@ShowYouOnceAgain2 жыл бұрын
So many emotions while I watch these personal thoughts of yours. You're all fantastic and relatable ❤️ god bless you
@SeriousKeto2 жыл бұрын
thank you.
@jackiemorrison26617 ай бұрын
Powerful Steve, thank you for being real. I CAN relate to some of your story. God Bless you Sir...I love your videos!
@Mrs.TJTaylor Жыл бұрын
I used food to tamp down anxiety. I used food to anesthetize myself. It made me obese which made me ashamed and anxious. Keto/carnivore broke the cycle. I thank God for giving me direction and I thank you, Steve, for keeping me fired up and giving me another place to call home along with Dr. Berry et. al.
@juliacollins39754 жыл бұрын
I could have made a very close copy of this from my own experience. By 2015 I was so afraid to diet as I knew I would put on the list weight again plus more. I have been keto for nearly 4 years and will never go back to carbs. At 68 I am in control and enjoying my life. I used to live to eat, now I eat to live. Thank you for continuing help, encouragement and super recipes. God bless.
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment -- and congrats on taking control of your life and health! 🙂
@jimminychristmas81004 жыл бұрын
I was so impressed as a kid by how my father cleaned his plate and mopped up all the excess sauce with a few slices of bread, I swear he could have put the plate back in the cupboard, it was spotless. Fast forward many years, he died of a heart attack at 48, I followed in his footsteps and hit 240ish in Oct '19. Started healthy keto and IF and am down to 203. It's on! I'm never going back to fatboy town. Thanks for your candor and heartfelt sharing of you experience with us viewers. I get crazy motivation from watching your vids, especially this series. Big ups to you and your channel!
@lisasayne94114 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for opening up. I know the trauma that has caused my anxiety, and as a result, obesity. It's kinda funny....my mom is always saying "you used to could just lose weight whenever you wanted". Yeah, because nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol were my main food groups. I have given up everything (except caffeine and you'll have to pry that one from my cold, dead hand") so that leaves eating to sooth my anxiety. I also boredom eat. So, I am realizing all I have been doing for years is trade one soother for another...and you can't totally give up eating. So thanks for the recipes and your story. I'm a long way from where I want to be, but Keto is going to be the lifestyle that works. for me.
@johnrule1084 жыл бұрын
Enjoying your series Steve. You must hear it often, but you have a great broadcaster's voice.
@sweetheart23743 жыл бұрын
Honestly , I cannot thank you enough for sharing your story. Your story definitely resonates with me.
@Siameezkattwo4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your transparency. You look so good, I am happy for you. My Dad was similar to yours so I totally understand where you're coming from. I love that you turned to God for help sometimes it takes the hard times to recognize we need Him. Hang in there Steve love the series!
@lwright11604 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Emotional eating has been my bane all my life.
@ericgobble77193 жыл бұрын
Bless you Steve and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. You are such a blessed man!
@SeriousKeto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. 😊
@peggydid4 жыл бұрын
I love KETO! I find that to be sustainable for me. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us here!
@CoachDarren4 жыл бұрын
Yes its very sustainable I'm glad you shared that. Many people say it's not sustainable how is not eating to much carbs and sugar wrong. People at as if keto states that you can't eat anything....lol
@robinpurcell61423 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being such an open book!!!...I happened to stumble upon you looking for a keto tortilla recipe and found your transformation videos and decided to watch them. I found that I could relate to so much of where you've been and what you've been through and why you eat and drink as well. These videos helped me so much!!
@SeriousKeto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@andrade01913 жыл бұрын
Great information! Thank you for sharing your journey. 😉 P.S. Last part made me laugh 😆
@pastortodd19642 жыл бұрын
Brother...I have watching some of your cooking videos and just had surgery yesterday. I started watching your transformation videos and we are separated at birth! Including our fathers. Health issues are catching up with me at 57. T2D, sleep apnea, high BP, and now prostate cancer. I took the time to pray and reflect on my life and today is day one of my Keto journey. I am 6'3" and 300 lbs as of yesterday pre surgery. I am a full time pastor after 30 years of being a CPA. Thank you for being so honest and open it is inspiring. God bless you in your Keto ministry!
@SeriousKeto2 жыл бұрын
Thoughts and prayers to you as you beat cancer, my man.
@paulh99794 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm suddenly very appreciative of my upbringing. I'm glad you overcame these obstacles.
@laquettarobinson31684 жыл бұрын
Very interesting reflections, I can totally get what u r saying with the whole clean ur plate or get popped scenario I went through the same, I think it’s incredibly rave that you open yourself up to share this with us!!! You have a lot to be proud of...
@tarantulady85654 жыл бұрын
Laquetta Robinson My family literally called it “The Clean Plate Club.” There was no saying you were full.
@laquettarobinson31684 жыл бұрын
TarantuLady and we wonder where we get these awful behaviors from, seems we already know, but thank God we are now working to correct it
@tarantulady85654 жыл бұрын
Laquetta Robinson Indeed, my fellow traveler! When we know better, we do better.😉
@HappyGodGirl4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. You have one of the best Keto channels. Blessings to you in your journey. God gets us there...........
@francheskahenderson Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. You have been through a lot and pulled yourself up and persevered. Very inspiring. You have many wonderful videos and you are helping so many people. Thank you.
@SeriousKeto Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@iamtvblake3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating journey! God bless and continue to heal and reveal you to YOU! Keto recipes brought me here but your transparency made me subscribe. ❤❤❤ I'm inspired to share my testimony/journey with early menopause on my channel. Thank you🥰
@charliesbeerandwine4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video!! You are such a fantastic story teller - I’m on the edge of my seat for the next installment. Thank you so much for sharing and I want to wish you and your beautiful family a very Merry Christmas 😊🎄
@barbaracoyle724 жыл бұрын
You're so awesome, so many emotions came up when you started talking about abuse. My dad was more abusive towards my older sister and mom physically and mentally. Changing subject. Every once in a while we'll have a free for all. That's what I call it as well.
@reesyislivingonketo65943 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your story - challenges and triumphs! You are such a great inspiration and motivation! Go Keto!
@carolhampton92904 жыл бұрын
Steve, waiting patiently for part 3. I am definitely a boredom eater.
@debraanchante36614 жыл бұрын
Carol Hampton ...me too..
@traceypowers43413 жыл бұрын
I’m so proud of you! You learned so much that you are not a clone of your Dad , you stopped the cycle!
@AshA-mw3xl4 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve. First you are so brave for sharing your story on social media. I can't thank you enough. Second, your story broke my heart, which in a lot of ways, for the better. I can't imagine what you went through, yet a lot of your story I can relate to. God bless you!
@Abstractis4me3 жыл бұрын
I just came across your video. I am amazed how similar your story about your dad and food is so similar to mine. WOW.
@babycakes84343 жыл бұрын
That was so hard to listen. Sorry about your experiences. It is so important that you recognize them and hopefully worked on your emotions and hurt. Best of luck in your journey.
@laurenredd76374 жыл бұрын
Steve, thanks again for sharing your story with us. You have a great channel!
@sgtshin3 жыл бұрын
man! our stories almost identical. (though I didn't get beat by my father). really good to hear someone with similar experiences. thanks for doing this.
@tecdelaney3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I can definitely relate to the idea of when I get to the certain weight, I would switch back to a specific diet -- depending on the weight level. So helpful to hear your struggles...there's hope!
@shashakeeleh54683 жыл бұрын
I'm stunned at how much we have in common, from our Dad's (mine used to stuff my plate full, 1st helping) to the yo-yo. I remember when "high protein diets" and "Atkins" came out and when people talked about Keto, I didn't even want to hear it. As I started going through the internet, I was surprised at how many choices are given now! I asked God for an answer and where to start and He gave it too me!
@Courage10.184 жыл бұрын
I will say it again this week: Thank you for being so raw and real. Your experience and journey*is* different than any other person because it *is* your very own. You definitely inspire others to take their own journey. I would like to help you inspire others by saying it's ok if you don't feel like you can do or even want to do keto. Truth be told, getting of the SAD train and looking at a functional medicine diet approach will land you somewhere between Paleo and Carnivore... All of which will have you reduce starch carbs to your very own healthy level and get you off GMO harmful grains, processed food, and sugar overload! Thank you, Steve!
@garrylavender11803 жыл бұрын
Steve... thank you so much for your transparency and generosity.... (and your knowledge or healthy eating) you've blessed me greatly and I'm sure many others. God bless!
@wildflower13353 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your story. God bless you🙏🤗😘
@mccallumjc14 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed listening to your keto journey so far and disappointed that I’ve to wait until next week for part 3! Well, looking forward to it..
@shelleycarefoot24 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. You are so real and we can identify with your journey!
@eudaimona4 жыл бұрын
You are a phenomenal storyteller. Can’t wait to hear the rest of your journey.
@reneegunn954 ай бұрын
You are very brave being so honest in these videos. I'm certain it will inspire many people. It inspires me. Thank you.
@Ravenblade4609 ай бұрын
Watching this video had me in tears. I weigh 360 pounds at 45 and sometimes I feel like I am just waiting for the end to come. I recalled a memory from when I wa s young. I was eating dinner with my family and I hated creamed corn, when I did not eat it my dad hit me on the back of the head with a wooden spoon so hard I felt like I might pass out. I was forced to eat the corn to the point that it made me sick and I was in the bathroom vomiting. Afterwards I had to stand in the corner until I agreed to finish the corn with out getting sick. I never really thought about how my early food triggers could have effected my overall issues with food. Today is my first day of Keto. I feel like this is my last chance to gain control of my life again. I am so thankful I found this channel and I hope I can look back in a few years and have the same transformation story that you have.
@SeriousKeto9 ай бұрын
I hope that you experience the same change in your life that I did. Getting control of your help is a great first step, and I'm glad that I can be along for your journey.
@sewingqueen114 жыл бұрын
I have been on so many different diets too and regained after they were over. I am 63 and decided to sit down and have a talk with God. I lost my late husband a while back and all my children are grown and gone. I asked God for a good reason to even lose weight. I was tired of just sitting around. I had no energy still feeling sorry for myself. I had been watching KZbin an d saw this keto diet and I had been watching tutorials and reading recipes. To make a long story shorter I am on my third month and have lost 29 pounds. I am at a stand still but I am loving this new way of eating. I am not even calling it a diet. I cleaned out my cupboards of food I won't use. I no longer just sit still. I already have lots more energy and feel better about myself and yet I still have lots more weight to take off. Thank you for sharing your story and recipes. You are doing so good and I bet your family is so proud of you. We all have things we go through but I have Jesus to talk to and help me get through this.
@knottydizziedevil94254 жыл бұрын
I hit that stall too. I had to add intermittent fasting and eventually one meal a day, that really kicked in my weight loss. Now I'm pretty much carnivore but im not at all dogmatic about it. I dont worry about having a regular burger now and then. I do however "pay" for it it digestively which cuts those occurances way back. Lol
@StupotTaylor3 жыл бұрын
As a Brit looking to enhance a better outlook, thank you. You have an intelligent delivery and you seem like a really decent person. 👍🏼
@minnie_mel61974 жыл бұрын
Another great video! It is so obvious you want your story to help others and I love that. I too had a traumatic childhood, centered around and alcoholic father. My mother was morbidly obese, which was far less common when i was child and a source of embarrassment for her children. There is so much more to food issues than the food. I hope tons of people see this and are inspired to dive deep and really resolve their own issues with food and eating. Keep up the great content! God Bless :)
@kimvanslembrouck22484 жыл бұрын
Steve just found you...so 100% relate. Thank you for being open and I will continue to follow.🥰
@lizzyvirgo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you again! Can relate some of your triggers. Made dad was the same about eating all our foods. He wasn’t an angry drunk or anything he was just very disciplinary and his punishments were harsh. Food is and has been my comfort. And I think you’re right when you’re saying that obesity are triggered by emotion. There’s not enough time or space to begin to with my triggers. Let’s just say since the day I was born my life has been filled with triggers lol (I will be turning a year old on Friday yay 😁 ) regardless of what has happened I am blessed to be here. I am working on myself as well dealing with PTSD, abused (DV), abuses by my father and sexually abused on top of all that. But I am going to win this battle!! Thank you thank you again for sharing! I am believing and hoping I can overcome this. I do in fact love love food. Been cooking since a young age (my fathers beliefs were you’re a woman and you have to learn to be a wife) so yah been cooking home meals for a large fam at a very very young age. Now I am so excited to learn a new way of living. Just bought me a chaffle maker next on my list is air fryer. I am so excited to try to make your almond milk as well!! This ketogenic gots me excited!! I have never been so happy 😀 about anything wait I’m lying. My kids excite me too hehe I have always done for everyone sacrificed my time and life for everyone. Now this is for me! For my wellbeing and thanks again!!! 🥰🥰😀😀😀👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@presouz17404 жыл бұрын
Godspeed Steve! Found Keto lifestyle almost 2 years ago really saved my life like you I had the same thing eat everything on your plate before you can get up from the table. It was terrible. It was my moms doing my dad used to tell her that she shouldn’t do that. Most of my adult life overweight. Keto’s been a lifesaver! I enjoy your videos immensely. 🕊🙏🏼
@yaelamouyal18684 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve I never left a comment on KZbin but you truly deserve one for this sharing. I wish you the best.
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
Yael Amouyal thank you. 🙂
@joannepitre7234 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve. I read a lot of comments, and you are helping a lot of people. Sorry you didn't have a better relationship with your dad (this actually made me cry). I don't have a trigger memory (actually I have very little memory of my childhood)....but I have an irrational feeling of being un-loved for some reason. I'm an emotional eater and boredom also plays a role. Food is so satisfying.....for a short time. Seems like the only high point in my life.
@Cherylebreaux4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I totally relate to so much of it. My parents divorced when I was 5. I lived with my mom and we were dirt poor. My food memories as a child are hot dogs, boxed Mac n cheese, and peach flavored hi-c drink. I was a chubby kid until I was about 13. Moved in with my dad due to my mom marrying an abusive man and began the weight loss/gain cycle. I’m now 54 and a grandma to 8 beautiful grandkids and realized that while I’m not really overweight, I was extremely unhealthy with several chronic illnesses. I stumbled upon the Flavcity (Bobby Parish) KZbin channel and started learning about ingredients in the foods we eat. Watched The Magic Pill and learned more. Cut out sugar, bread, processed foods etc. Found your channel when I discovered chaffles (my favorite bread substitute) and have continued to watch you since then. Love the fact that you’re just a real person trying to live a healthier lifestyle and taking us along.
@norabody Жыл бұрын
You are wonderful to explain what happened with you. It brought back memories of my childhood/adulthood that I could not face yet and learned what just happened with me back then and how it lead to stop exercising, but eating everything up from even my kids plate. My Mom told me I was my father's daughter and I didn't want to be. Funny to look back when I am on clean Keto how I ill-guided my life in that way.
@Menditha4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting real and helping the rest of us out with our journey!
@mariemolloy23924 жыл бұрын
Your voice is simply mesmerizing and you have a true talent for story telling. You've shared so many things that I really can relate to. Thank you!
@SeriousKeto4 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing? Wow. You're making me blush. Seriously. 😊