Speedy Keto Living

In this powerful episode of Speedy Keto Living, host Rosanna Smith sits down with Dr. JoAnn McManamy, an inspiring woman who transformed her health and life after a major heart event. At the age of 78, Dr. McManamy has lost an incredible 145 pounds through a low-carb, keto-inspired lifestyle, reversing diabetes symptoms, improving her heart health, and regaining her independence. Dr. McManamy shares her journey from facing triple bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement to discovering the healing power of nutrition, time-restricted eating, and simple, whole foods. Along the way, she breaks down: ✅ How she lost 145 pounds after retirement and kept it off ✅ Why a low-carb diet helped her come off diabetes medications ✅ The importance of sleep, stress management, and exercise in long-term health ✅ How to stay committed when life throws challenges ✅ Practical tips for anyone starting a keto or low-carb journey Her story is a reminder that it’s never too late to reclaim your health, no matter your age or starting point. Whether you’re looking for weight loss inspiration, diabetes management strategies, or practical keto tips, this conversation will leave you motivated and empowered to take control of your well-being. (1:18) - Dr. McManamy's Weightloss Journey (4:49) - Nutrition and Diet (11:36) - Comparing Today's Diet vs. Past Diet (19:14) - Diabetes Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, host Rosanna Smith sits down with Elizabeth Scheidler, a registered dietitian specializing in renal care and functional nutrition, to uncover the powerful connection between kidney health, diet, and the keto lifestyle. Elizabeth brings years of clinical experience helping patients manage kidney disease, dialysis, and renal failure with practical, sustainable nutrition strategies. Together, they break down complex topics like: ✅ What causes kidney failure and how nutrition can slow progression ✅ The role of diabetes, high blood pressure, and diet in kidney disease ✅ How protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus affect kidney health ✅ Nutrition differences between early stages of kidney disease and end-stage dialysis ✅ Practical tips for family members supporting loved ones with renal challenges (2:12) - Renal Failure (4:56) - Nutrition and Kidney Health (10:26) - Drinking Water (13:17) - Dialysis (15:47) - What to Eat (24:39) - Emotional Support   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, host Rosanna Smith breaks down everything you need to know about testing ketones on the ketogenic diet. Discover why tracking your ketone levels can keep you motivated, the pros and cons of urine strips, breath meters, and blood testing, and how to know which method is best for you. Rosanna shares her personal experience with glucose spikes, testing routines, and how numbers can reveal the impact of food, sleep, and exercise on your keto journey. Whether your goal is weight loss, better metabolic health, or managing health conditions, this episode will give you the tools to stay consistent and optimize your results on keto. (2:18) - What are ketones? (4:51) - Ketoacidosis (6:11) - Tracking ketones Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, host Rosanna Smith sits down with Navy veteran, certified personal trainer, and licensed mental health counselor Lauren Buck to discuss how anyone — especially those over 50 — can stay active, build strength, and protect long-term health on the keto diet. Discover practical tips for incorporating short daily movements, overcoming gym intimidation, using resistance bands effectively, and structuring a week of diverse workouts for maximum results. Lauren also shares her best strategies for staying motivated, creating a personalized fitness plan, and pairing exercise with the keto lifestyle to support healthy weight loss and aging well.   2:23 - Small, but impactful movements 4:30 - Exercise for those over 50 10:43 - Diversifying exercise 18:47 - Finding the right mindset 22:05 - Before you workout 27:33 - Advice for motivation   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this episode, Rosanna sits down with Siouxie Boshoff, founder and chief gummy bear maker at Scrummy Sweets. Siouxie shares her inspiring journey from health-conscious consumer to innovative entrepreneur, and how a personal mission to ditch sugar led her to create one of the cleanest, low-carb gummy candies on the market. We talk about the ups and downs of product development, staying true to your values in business, and how she turned a sweet idea into a thriving company. If you’ve ever dreamed of building something meaningful—or just want to eat candy without the guilt—this episode is for you. Learn the shocking truths about food manufacturing, sugar substitutes, seed oils, and how even "keto-labeled" foods can kick you out of ketosis. Siouxie breaks down what to look for on nutrition labels, the dangers of hidden ingredients, and how her company crafts the cleanest candy in the world—with no blood sugar spikes, no sugar alcohols, and real collagen benefits. Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

Rosanna welcomes back Meghann Hempel, a certified weight loss coach and food addiction recovery specialist, to share her inspiring journey from sugar addiction to lasting food sobriety through a low carb, ketogenic lifestyle. Meghann opens up about her struggles with emotional eating, binge eating, body dysmorphia, and psychiatric drug withdrawal, and how she turned her pain into purpose. She reveals the truth about food addiction vs emotional eating, the real danger of so-called "keto" processed foods, and how to identify your own "drug foods" and danger zones. You’ll learn: The biggest myths about sugar addiction most experts get wrong Why moderation doesn't work for many people Tools for identifying and breaking free from trigger foods How journaling and tracking sobriety can transform your mindset How keto, carnivore, and low-carb eating stabilize insulin, fight cravings, and restore health Go-to keto-friendly snack alternatives and recovery techniques And how healing your relationship with food helps you show up stronger for yourself and your family (1:46) - Meghann's Journey with Weight Loss and Sugar Addiction (9:37) - Sugar Addiction's Biggest Misconception (11:31) - Food Addiction vs. Emotional Eating (15:25) - Tips for Food Addiction (21:37) - Meghann's Cheat (24:14) - Assessing the Low-Carb Community (26:56) - Meghann's Low-Carb Hero Whether you're struggling with your keto journey, battling cravings, or seeking deeper insight into the mental and emotional side of weight loss, this episode is packed with tips and real talk you won’t find anywhere else. 🔗 Download your FREE keto manuals and get your copy of the 30 Day Lifestyle Makeover at SpeedyKetoLiving.com

When it comes to reducing or eliminating carbs, what's the best course of action when it comes to sweets? In this episode, Rosanna goes over the best and worst sugars when it comes to the keto diet and how insulin impacts our health. We cover: (0:50) How Sugar Impacts Fat Burning (2:03) Stay-Away Sugars (4:48) Best Sugars (8:27) Cravings For Sweets   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

Are you not satisfied with where you are in life, whether it relates to your health, relationships or professional life? In this episode Rosanna helps you move from collecting information to implementing a plan of action. Take these action steps to start getting results.  (0:59) - Rosanna's Moment of Change (6:34) - Collecting Information vs Implementing a Plan (7:52) - 8-8-8   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this myth-busting episode, Rosanna tackles the most common keto misconceptions that stop people from reaching their goals. Have you ever heard that keto is all bacon and butter? That you can eat unlimited protein and still thrive? Or that keto can cause ketoacidosis? Rosanna breaks it all down with clear, science-backed explanations, separating fact from fear. We’ll also cover whether you can actually build muscle on keto, if the diet is just a fad, and why not all fats are created equal—plus, what you really need to know about fiber on keto, heart health, and staying in ketosis. Whether you're a keto beginner, a weight loss warrior, or just trying to optimize your nutrition and metabolism, this episode is packed with keto clarity. Perfect for busy professionals, moms on keto, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who wants quick and reliable keto tips to fuel their journey. 🎧 Listen now and take your keto lifestyle to the next level! (0:48) - Myth 1 (2:07) - Myth 2 (3:47) - Myth 3 (5:43) - Myth 4 (8:00) - Myth 5 (9:06) - Myth 6 (10:43) - Myth 7 (12:19) - Myth 8 (13:51) - Myth 9   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/  

Most of our weight loss goals tend to center on a target weight or how many pounds we want to lose. But what are some goals we should consider that aren't just a number? In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, Rosanna shares 3 weight loss benefits that don't involve the scale.  (0:50) - Defining Non-Scale Victories (1:44) - Victory #1 (5:41) - Victory #2 (8:41) - Victory #3   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

What is the Keto Flu and how can you avoid it? In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, Rosanna explains what the Keto Flu is and why you experience it early in your keto journey. We cover: (1:36) - What is the Keto Flu? (4:03) - How to Prepare (7:03) - Helpful Foods (10:31) - 3 Recommendations   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

We often hear that the keto diet is unsustainable. In this episode, Rosanna explores what is fact and what is fiction about adopting the keto diet for a long period of time. She covers: (1:56) - Defining Long Term (4:12) - What Is Your Goal? (7:09) - Finding a Sustainable Diet (9:34) - Good Energy   Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: https://speedyketoliving.com/

Rosanna covers seven different popular variations of the keto diet in this episode. She shares her experiences with the ones she's tried and what the differences are between all seven.  (1:42) - Version 1 - SKD (2:18) - Version 2 - CKD (3:50) - Version 3 - TKD (5:35) - Version 4 - HPKD (6:44) - Version 5 - LKD (7:47) - Version 6 - DLKD (10:52) - Version 7 - Carnivore Keto   Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: https://speedyketoliving.com/

Is the scale stuck for you? In this episode, Rosanna covers 10 popular reasons for why we hit weight loss plateaus with the ketogenic diet, and 4 ways to break through your plateau. Covered in this episode: (1:01) - Hidden Carbs (1:30) - Stress (2:03) - Not Tracking Macros   (2:35) - Lack of Movement   (3:28) - Inflammation   (5:02) - Too Much "Keto-Friendly" Foods   (5:42) - Drinks With Too Many Calories   (6:07) - Not Prioritizing Protein   (6:49) - Not Getting Enough Sleep   (7:27) - Too Much Cardio   (8:46) - Tweak Your Macros   (11:01) - Intermittent Fasting   (13:26) - More Movement   (13:46) - Increased Tracking   Looking for a weight loss coach? Schedule a free consultation here: https://speedyketoliving.com/coaching/

In this episode, Rosanna explains the benefits of feedback loops when it comes to getting success out of your diet or fitness routine. She covers: (0:53) - What is a Feedback Loop? (2:50) - Why Feedback Loops are Critical to Weight Loss (4:38) - Plateaus (6:04) - Starting a Feedback Loop (9:28) - Making Changes   Looking for a weight loss coach? Schedule a free consultation here: https://speedyketoliving.com/coaching/

Are you curious about following a ketogenic diet while staying vegetarian? In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, we dive deep into the "Ultimate Guide to the Vegetarian Keto", breaking down everything you need to know to succeed on a low-carb, high-fat, plant-based keto lifestyle. Learn how to balance macros, get enough healthy fats and protein, and discover the best vegetarian-friendly keto foods to keep you in ketosis. We’ll discuss essential nutrients, meal planning tips, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can make or break your success. Whether you’re new to keto or looking to adapt your current diet to a vegetarian approach, this episode has got you covered! Topics we’ll cover: ✅ Best plant-based fats and proteins for keto success ✅ How to stay in ketosis without meat ✅ Essential nutrients and supplements for vegetarians on keto ✅ Meal planning and easy recipe ideas ✅ Overcoming common challenges and mistakes (0:58) Benefits (3:36) - Finding Your 'Why' (7:50) - Meal Planning (14:00) - Make Sure to Supplement and See Your Doctor (15:20) - Avocado Smoothie Recipe 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to make the Vegetarian Keto Diet work for you! Don’t forget to subscribe for more keto insights, tips, and expert advice! #VegetarianKeto #KetoDiet #LowCarbLiving #PlantBasedKeto #KetogenicLifestyle

How do we stay low-carb and make healthy choices when eating out at a restaurant? In this episode, Rosanna provides helpful tips for staying keto-friendly while dining out.  (0:48) Check Menu in Advance (1:25) Be Willing to Customize Your Order (3:10) Prioritize Protein (6:11) What to Order at a Chinese Restaurant (8:43) What to Drink Want to connect with Rosanna and lose weight? Schedule a free consultation here: https://speedyketoliving.com/coaching/

Perhaps the best thing you can do to effectively lose weight is to hire a weight loss coach. In this episode, Rosanna shares 6 reasons why a weight loss coach will set you up for success.  (0:40) - Personalized guidance (1:32) - Accountability (2:30) - Skill and Development (3:15) - Education (4:20) - Tracking (6:28) - Support and Motivation Looking for a weight loss coach? Schedule a free consultation here: https://speedyketoliving.com/coaching/

Do you feel like you are losing energy throughout the day? Lacking energy can cause fatigue, irritability, and pain. In this episode, Rosanna discusses how eating the wrong (and right) foods directly impacts your energy level.  (0:55) - A Life Without Energy (3:20) - What Ultra-Processed Food Does To You (6:50) - Recognizing Low Energy (7:45) - Whole Foods as a Remedy   Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: https://speedyketoliving.com/

How does our gut health impact our overall well being? Caroline van der Lee, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Fitness Expert, and Mental Wellness Advocate joins us to discuss how managing your gut health can reduce stress.    (1:13) - Gut Health and Stress  (4:43) - Misconceptions about Cortisol and Fatigue (10:01) - Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy (12:00) - Probiotics for Children and Adults   Attend a free Keto KickStart Workshop: https://speedyketoliving.com/