FR Ep 021: The Ketogenic Lifestyle with Vickie Queen

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Today on Feminine Roadmap Gina is back with her guest Vickie Queen discussing the life changing effects of the ketogenic lifestyle. In this episode you will learn about what caused Vickie to choose the ketogenic lifestyle and how that one change dramatically altered Vickie’s health. As women in the middle or as we sometimes like to refer to it, the second half of life, you may have been convinced that the only option for you is to gain weight and lose energy as you age. Vickie begs to differ, the ketogenic lifestyle has not only helped her shed excess weight naturally and keep it off but it has also restored her vibrancy and energy. So if you want to learn how to get back to your fighting weight in a healthy way and gain back your energy and pep then grab a cuppa something wonderful, a girlfriend, and join in on this powerful podcast on living the ketogenic lifestyle- you won’t regret it!

SHOW NOTES:
3:34 Vickie shares how going to get a blood test for her husband changed her life
4:57 Vickie makes a big change at 60 years old
5:43 Does it have to be normal to gain weight and lose energy at 50?
7:37 The body fat/estrogen link
9:07 What is the goal of a ketogenic diet?
10:04 Vickie shares basic keto guidelines for fat, protein and complex carbs
15:12 Bulletproof coffee recipe
16:44 Fasting benefits
20:18 What is MCT oil and what is it for?
22:04 Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar tip
25:14 Easy breakfast idea
28:58 Diabetics- how a ketogenic lifestyle can change their health
30:57 Healthy grocery shopping rule
34:04 How eating the ketogenic way reprograms your body
40:03 What part does passion play for Vickie?
43:37 Is it ever too late to start living passionately?
45:44 You can choose your level of health
47:41 Learning to listen to your body
49:46 Vickie issues a purposeful challenge