About Me

Here’s the Short Version

Let me tell you how I got into keto coaching.

I’m a mom of two grown children, 2 dogs and a wife. I’ve also got a grandson and a granddaughter!

I am a cancer survivor.

I’m a photographer by day, shooting portraits as well as sports events.

Gardening and canning the harvest usually keep me busy during the summer and fall.

Knitting and crocheting are some of my hobbies.

I love to travel in our camper when we have the time. There’s a LOT to see out in this big beautiful world!

In conclusion, I’m busy! As are most of us.

However, I did manage to find time to lose 120 pounds and in addition to this found keto coaching.

Here’s the long version.

MY HISTORY

Every fitness journey is different. I began mine in my mid-40s. I was sick of being fat, tired, and run down. Being heavy my whole life, I was always looking for a diet that would work. Of course, the next great fad diet would solve all of my problems. Not only did they not work long term, but also caused me to gain more after I quit. At 40 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and spent a year doing treatment. After treatment I could taste food again! Therefore, I ate a lot of unhealthy food. Bread, potato chips, pasta and potatoes were my favorites. My go-to food was a big bowl of mashed potatoes with green beans.  Fresh baked bread was my downfall. I could never say no to it. As you can imagine, I gained quite a bit after finishing my treatment.

TURNING POINT

December of 2015, I saw a picture of me at Christmas and it shocked me. I was 265 pounds on three different high blood pressure pills. My bloodwork showed that I was pre-diabetic. Honestly, I had no clue how I got there. My husband had been doing a low carb diet and it didn’t seem too bad. He was having some results, so I figured I’d give it a try. Jan 1, 2016 is when I started taking control of what I put in my mouth. First, I downloaded an app to track what I ate. Next I learned about macros and how to apply them to my diet. Then I decided that I would track everything that went into my mouth. In other words, I planned ahead so I could see what the macros were before I actually put it in my mouth. The results were amazing!

LOW CARB TO KETO

Once I started seeing results, that was enough motivation to keep me going! As I did more research, I found more benefits to keto. I started walking. When the weather turned and it got cold, I joined the gym and walked on the treadmill. I was eliminating sugar from my diet and I was not minding it one bit! At the end of 2017 I had lost 50 pounds.  Half way there! Enter the ketogenic way of eating. Somewhere along the way I had found keto. Because of all the other benefits I started experiencing, my new goal was to now get off all of my pills! Who wants to take pills the rest of their life? Not this girl!

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FEELING GREAT!

At the end of 2017 I was down 97 pounds. So close to 100! I was thrilled with 97! My daughter got married at the end of December and it felt great not to be hiding in the back for the pictures. I was happy to be in them! By late 2018 I was down 120 pounds from my start weight. My doctor too me off all of my blood pressure pills. Equally important, my A1c dropped to 4.9 from 7.1. I am no longer pre-diabetic. To sum it up, I felt terrific! Clearly, investing in yourself should be a priority.

KETO COACHING

As you start to make changes, and people can really notice the changes. First, they ask what you are doing. After a while, they start asking HOW to do what you are doing. I am always more than happy to share what I knew. The research and science behind this way of living intrigued me. It was fascinating to me! After that, I decided that I really wanted to help others, and most importantly, give them the knowledge to regain their lives along with the power to be happier. The next thing I knew, I was signing up for a class to get myself certified!

MY NETWORK

I’ve become part of a network of Ketogenic Living Coaches. Together with these coaches, our network provides us with an awesome pool of information! We have gone on retreats together, written a cookbook together, and stay current with the latest information being put out in the ketogenic world. They are a wealth of knowledge! In conclusion, keto coaching is easier because of them! I am able to serve you better!

LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?

If you’re interested or would like more information, just send me an email or give me a call! I’d love to share the Ketogenic way of life with you! Without a doubt, you can change your life!

LEGAL STUFF

Sandi Korshnak is a Ketogenic Living Certified Coach and does not dispense medical advice nor prescribe treatment. Rather, she provides education to enhance her knowledge of health as it relates to foods, behaviors associated with eating, and exercise. While nutritional support can be an important complement to your medical care,  please understand that ketogenic nutrition counseling is NOT a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment, or care of disease by a medical professional. Most importantly, I do NOT pretend to be a doctor. Please ALWAYS check with your doctor before starting any new diet.