This is a recent article from Ketogenic.com about my journey into ketosis.
Ironman Cairns with supplementary oxygen – Pre Race!
So much went into this race in terms of preparation, training and recovery I couldn’t fit everything into one article. Welcome to part 1! Ironman is tough, whether you have lung disease or not! Putting your body through a 3.8k (2.4m) swim, 180k (112m) cycle and a 42.2k (26m) run is an extreme challenge. Doing … Continued
KETOGENIC DIET FOR COPD – THE FACTS!
After nearly three years of using a KD (ketogenic diet) to help manage my COPD I feel I’m fairly well qualified to talk about how this diet affects my COPD. Over this time, I have had many blood tests and pulmonary function test while monitoring the effects it’s had on my disease. At the … Continued
Why another Ironman
Seven years ago, I completed my first Ironman after being diagnosed with stage 4 COPD. This race changed the way I thought about my disease. My motto of “Never Let Your Disease Define You” was born from that race. Two years later I went on to complete two more Ironman events. Since my last … Continued
Partners for Life!
If you’re one of the tens of millions of COPD patients around the world, I have a question for you. Do you consider your doctor, your partner for life? I was recently invited to talk to health care professionals about COPD and how patients and doctors could have a more cohesive relationship. Sure, some … Continued
Im just beginning the ketogenic diet….I have multiple health issues…..electrical heart problems not the flesh but the electrical….causes hog heart rate, COPD 27 % lung function….and diabetes type2 due to meds like prednisone…..I’ve only been on the diet ….or way of life 3 days and have already seen a drop in sugar levels. I have many doctors so far most agree to keep going….I’ve been very ill due to my copd, was intubated last time for 13 days just missed having a track done. I want this to work and may need pointers along the way
Before ….
.4 years ago I was stilll running around ….working….etc now on 24 hour oxygen…..about 3 years ago I tried being a vegan….in the beginning it was great but over time it all got messed up alkaline etc…..I had to go back to meat eating and I’m still recovering from intubation for all those days in Sept…
With this ketogenic I’m having trouble with portions and what to mix with what…….I would like your help of and on if willing……Congrats on feeling better!
Hi PJ, this link is a great resource – https://www.ketonutrition.org/
I would also recommend working with a dietician experienced in the ketogenic diet.