„I was completely devastated,“ Claire Moorhouse tells me at our meeting in her hometown. For many people today, the 47-year-old is a real inspiration, but that was not always the case. For over nine years, she struggled not only with obesity, but also with depression and alcohol problems.
„I tried so many things, but the yo-yo effect or my bad habits always hit me. I simply lacked the zest for life. I was unhappy with myself, my appearance and saw no meaning in my life. The less success I had and the more unhappy I was, the more I drank and the worse I looked!“
I am in tears as I listen to Claire’s story. The cheerful, beautiful woman sitting in front of me was not so long ago, the „fattest and unhappiest person“, as she says. But the keto diet has given her a path to a new life and turned her everyday life completely upside down. Claire dared to restart – with success!
Within a few months, the passionate dog owner lost 30 kg, drew more strength, zest for life and declared war on alcohol and depression…
How Claire managed to get out of this misery, why she considers keto to be the best diet and why she wants to be an inspiration for other people, she explained to me in a very personal conversation…
Claire, let’s put the cards on the table carefully! How did it come to this point and how did the keto diet come about?
No, we don’t have to be careful here. I learned how important it is to talk about your problems, because that’s the only way to start healing.
I had reached a low point. And when I say low point, I mean eating attacks and drinking a lot… To be precise, one bottle of gin a day. I’ve never been addicted and I have no problem giving up alcohol now. I just lacked the joy of life and a goal to work towards.
Instead, I felt sorry for myself day after day and tried to make everyday life more interesting for me with cake, a glass of gin or a burger in the evening.
One day, however, I woke up and saw all the empty bottles on the floor and my swollen skin in the mirror. That’s it, I thought to myself. I’m done with it – something has to change…
Just a short time before, a friend had told me about keto. It just sounds so delicious that I couldn’t believe it. That’s why I read through some experience reports and did a bit of research on the Internet. I said to myself, „You’ve tried everything else, you have nothing to lose.“
And it worked. Better than I ever thought…
Your change is incredible. You have lost over 30 kg and in a short time. How did your friends and acquaintances react?
To be honest, no one recognized me. (laughs) Really no one could believe it was me. Now I have to say that I often went to the gym with my mother and occasionally posted pictures of myself. So some have noticed the process. But at some point I stopped…
When I shared my final picture, I was just stunned… The comments underneath were evil and people accused me of not being…
That hurt me a lot, but my mother tried to build me up and said that was the biggest compliment you can give someone.
And she was absolutely right!
Even friends and family needed some time to accept my new self and get used to it. That was about 11 weeks ago.
To maintain my weight, I even got a fitness trainer who would build me up properly. He even compliments me and says that every week I look thinner and make great progress. In the last week alone, 1.5 kg were gone.
It took some time, but the way I eat and live has changed completely. Now it’s starting to feel normal and my new lifestyle has become important to me.
I can imagine that, but when I think of the time-lapse video, I still get goosebumps…
Yes, the first photo was fierce, wasn’t it? I took the picture that morning after I had treated myself to a pizza for breakfast. My guilty conscience was so great that I just had to take a picture of myself…
I just wanted to remember that day. It should be like a warning sign that should challenge me every day…. Even today, I sometimes look at it and think that I never want to go back there.
So I started taking photos of myself, sharing them with the world, or gluing them all together. Initially, I took photos of myself every day, but that really discouraged me because I couldn’t see any change. Then I came up with the idea of only taking a picture every five days and that’s exactly what helped. Finally I could see the changes and that gave me a lot of motivation to keep going…
Are there any other keto benefits you can report… I mean, quite apart from the weight you lost?
Mhh, that’s a difficult question. Even if keto is a diet for losing weight, in the beginning above all your own health improves. My skin looked better, my hair finally grew back and I developed more self-confidence day by day.
The keto diet is really a super tasty diet and despite the lack of carbs, I never felt hungry. That was a real surprise for me! Also I could sleep much better and deeper and the morning was no longer torment. My anxiety and depression completely lost their importance…
And aside from all the health benefits, I’ve also noticed it in my wallet. Compared to then, I only spend a third on food or groceries today. Keto has really changed everything, just everything!
That sounds great. Did you actually start the diet on your own?
I don’t want to lie… The keto diet is really complicated. Initially, I thought it would be enough to just give up carbohydrates. That’s why I pulled a lot of recipes from the net, but of course I didn’t lose weight. During this time, I spent hours on the Internet to understand what you can and cannot eat. At some point I stumbled upon keto apps and the program of Keto Cycle by chance.
On a quick look at this website, I just thought: „That’s exactly what I want – the program and all the recipes“. Said and done.
The app not only offered me my own keto meal plan including a shopping list, but also other useful functions. For example, the app calculates all calories per recipe and according to my desired weight. Also, I was able to track my steps, record workouts and finally collect all the other data that is so important when losing weight with keto…
I realized that I had really done everything wrong all by myself and that I was not alone. Most people start the keto diet without a plan and proper knowledge. Such an effective but complicated diet simply requires professional support and Keto Cycle’s app simply provided me with everything I needed to lose weight with keto. Super convenient and easy!
What do you think most people do wrong with keto?
First of all, it depends on which vegetables and meats you choose. This is the only way to ensure that you get the necessary nutrients such as vitamins and proteins.
But instead of calculating this by hand, the app takes over this work. Again and again I read in forums of people who are worried about their macros, but this is complete nonsense…
With an app like the one from Keto Cycle, you are on the safe side. The program really takes care of all aspects of the diet. You just have to swing the wooden spoon…
So you like the keto recipes?
The food is simply delicious, healthy and super easy to prepare. Today I cook dishes that I never thought I would ever cook.
It may sound like this, so I’d be a sales rep at Keto Cycle, but I don’t advertise here. I’m just so convinced of the personalized approach and the know-how that the app offers me…
There are so many features that make your life easier. Even if I don’t like a recipe, I can exchange it at any time.
Why do you want to be an inspiration to others and what could you recommend to keto fans?
An inspiration? Of course! There are so many souls out there who need help. I’m a simple person, but now I know how important it is to take care of yourself and that’s exactly what I want to pass on to other people.
However, taking the first step is not easy. Either you do it or you don’t. But then you also have to reckon with the consequences, such as diabetes or other chronic diseases…
Motivation does not come from the blue. You have to get into the making and push yourself every day. I tried this method and got results that I really didn’t expect.
If I could go back and do everything again, I would do it the same way. You just have to pull it off 100%. Once you see results, it gets a lot easier every day…
Thank you very much for the interview! You seem to be very excited about Keto Cycle. Is the app really suitable for everyone?
Absolute! Everything is based on science and this personal approach also gives the app a completely different feeling. Without the app, I wouldn’t have made it and I encourage anyone interested in keto to get involved with this app as well.
And it’s also super easy: just fill out quizzes, answer questions and specify favorite ingredients. Ready!
The app then creates a personal keto meal plan according to the desired weight, dietary preferences and even the fitness level. From recipes to individual shopping lists, you will find everything you need to get started.
Are there any other keto benefits you can report… I mean, quite apart from the weight you lost?
The facts were verified by the medical team 
