From 200 kg to a New Life: How Ethan Spiezer Dropped 90.7 kg With Keto and Intermittent Fasting
Ethan Spiezer, 36, from Illinois, spent years feeling trapped in a body that kept getting heavier—and harder to live in. When his weight climbed to 200 kg, everyday life became exhausting. He was often out of breath, struggled with basic movement, and carried constant worry about what his health might look like in the future.
But it was one vacation that finally turned discomfort into a clear, unavoidable reality.
A Vacation Moment That Changed Everything
What should have been a normal trip became a painful wake-up call.
During the vacation, Ethan faced moments that made him realize he couldn’t keep ignoring his health:
- He struggled to fasten his seatbelt
- He couldn’t fit into certain rides
- He was constantly short of breath
- Simple activities felt physically overwhelming
This came at an especially emotional time. Ethan was also processing the heartbreak of losing his mother shortly before the trip, which pushed him to rethink what he wanted his future to look like.
That’s when he made a decision that felt almost impossible at the time: lose 90 kg in under two years.
A Bold Goal—and a Clear Plan
Ethan didn’t rely on luck or short-lived motivation. He relied on structure and consistency.
His strategy was built around two core habits:
- Keto diet (very low carb)
- Ethan drastically reduced carbohydrates
- He prioritized foods that fit a keto approach and avoided high-carb meals that previously made it easy to overeat
- Intermittent fasting
- He ate only within a specific daily window: 12 PM to 8 PM
- Outside that window, he stayed consistent and avoided late-night eating patterns that had contributed to weight gain
He focused on repeating these habits day after day, even when motivation dropped.
The Results: 90.7 kg Lost in Less Than Two Years
The transformation didn’t happen overnight—but the progress was undeniable.
In under two years, Ethan achieved an astounding 90.7 kg weight loss, reaching the goal he once thought might be out of reach.
And the journey wasn’t perfect.
The Setback That Could Have Ended It—But Didn’t
Like many people, Ethan hit a major disruption during quarantine.
In one month, he gained 9 kg—a setback that could have easily turned into a full relapse. Instead, Ethan treated it as a temporary detour, not a defeat.
The next month, he responded with discipline and regained control, losing 4.5 kg.
That bounce-back became proof of something bigger: persistence matters more than perfection.
Rebekah Joined the Journey—and Their Life Changed Together
Ethan’s wife, Rebekah, watched his transformation and felt inspired to begin her own.
What happened next turned the journey into a shared mission.
Together, they lost an incredible 136 kg combined:
- Ethan: 90.7 kg
- Rebekah: over 45 kg
For Rebekah, the milestone felt especially meaningful: for the first time in a decade, her weight dropped below 90 kg.
Their confidence grew in ways that showed up in everyday life—not just on the scale. Even something as simple as wearing a T-shirt at home with pride became a symbol of how much had changed.
Life-Changing Health Improvements
The physical results were impressive, but the health improvements were even more powerful.
Ethan’s progress led to major medical breakthroughs:
- Pre-diabetes reversed
- Fatty liver healed
- Blood pressure normalized
- No longer needs asthma medication
Rebekah also experienced a major improvement in daily comfort:
- Chronic plantar fasciitis disappeared
Beyond medical markers, both gained something many people miss when focusing only on weight:
- More energy
- Better mobility
- Less pain
- Greater confidence
- A stronger belief in themselves
Ethan’s Advice: Small Changes, One Day at a Time
Ethan doesn’t describe his success as magic. He describes it as daily commitment.
His guidance is simple, practical, and realistic:
- Focus on small daily changes
- Take it one day at a time
- Expect obstacles—they will happen
- Don’t let setbacks convince you to quit
- Keep going, even when progress feels slow
A Transformation That Proves Change Is Possible
Ethan and Rebekah’s story isn’t only about weight loss. It’s about rebuilding life through discipline, support, and resilience.
They didn’t just change how they look—they changed how they live. Their journey shows that even after years of struggle, even after grief, even after setbacks, a new beginning is possible.
For anyone feeling stuck—especially after difficult periods like quarantine or long-term weight gain—their experience stands as living proof that change is achievable and that progress can start with one decision, repeated daily.