Therapeutic
I, unfortunately, had no one on my side helping me with this. I continued to go to my medical appointments, and I let my medical providers know that I was going to be coming off medications as my symptoms reduced. But no one supported my low carb journey. I was on my own. Thank goodness for the low carb community that I connected with in order to get that external support.
Integration
I did a body fat tape test before I started. My body fat was 38%. I did not do any other lab tests. I began taking my blood sugar and ketones and monitored those daily for about a year. I began taking MCT every day, and I still to this day take it daily. I experimented with exogenous ketones, but I didn't feel like they made a difference for me.
Nutritional
I followed 70/20/10 macros. I was very strict for about 2 years. I became more flexible and began to add back more carbs and higher protein after that. Most days I did 16:8, but I would do a full fast day once a week. I also did OMAD on and off for a while. I allowed for a treat at special occasions, but it was very limited to one special thing I would want to try.
Ketosis
I aimed for 1.0 mmol/L. I tested twice a day for about a year.
