He Lost 37 Pounds in His First Two Months on Keto — and 115 Pounds Within a Year
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Steve Pekar started the ketogenic diet in January after coming across a transformation post on Reddit, and researched the science behind keto before beginning.
He lost 37 pounds in his first two months alone — a result he has said "propelled" him to keep going — and continued on a strict keto diet from there.
Over the course of a year, starting from 370 pounds, Pekar lost 115 pounds total. He documented the process under the handle @Keto_Pek, building an Instagram following of more than 20,000 people.
Key takeaways
- ›Started a ketogenic, low-carb, high-fat diet at 370 pounds
- ›Lost 37 pounds in the first two months, which he says kept him motivated to continue
- ›Reached 255 pounds within a year, a total loss of 115 pounds
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