I've lurked and been keto over a year. Now I think I'll.....(pic included)

Share my progress with you all! I've been around here since last year, reading anonymously. I joined just this week and joined the community fast on behalf, and in solidarity with Big Texan. Challenge accepted. Goal accomplished. I've been keto since August of last year. I was 225 lbs, had raccoon eyes, digestive issues, extreme fatigue, horrible joint pain, and was gaining weight despite trying to be more plant based (no knock on the lifestyle), but it was not working for me. I'd seen a relative have success, and dug in to reading, listening to podcasts, even reading books. I got a decent grasp on things before I started. I tell anyone this is the only way to have long term success. Not being too heavily dependent on others, but doing your own due diligence. Aug 7th I woke up and said "THIS is the day". I've not looked back. I don't track and weigh, because for me personally, I'm okay with it taking a while, and I don't want to add stress to my journey. I feel better than I have for a LONG time. 43 is good to me! Itsmect1