Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or other illnesses? Rome joined me for this podcast episode after my friend Michael Dennehy sang his praises during a recent hunting trip. After hearing his story, I knew I had to have him on the show to share his transformation with you. I love hearing inspirational stories of people who make the switch to a ketogenic lifestyle and change their health for the better, and I know you'll love this episode.
What we discussed:
- How we were introduced and his friendship with Michael Dennehy (1:41)
- Rome's backstory, including his weight gain for sports and how he made the transition to keto (3:06)
- Losing the initial 100 lbs., then gaining it back due to poor habits (9:29)
- Managing his type 2 diabetes with medication and the weight gain and poor health that resulted from that (12:08)
- Making the switch to managing his diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes (14:57)
- His weight loss journey and progress (21:08)
- Obesity and diabetes in the southern black communities (24:14)
- Intermittent fasting (28:49)
- Withstanding temptation and sticking to the plan (34:46)
- Fitness training and trimming down (35:34)
- Being a positive influence on his daughter (37:05)
- Increasing fat intake (40:19)
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