📋 In this inspiring episode of Ketobiography, retired police officer Eric Reynolds shares his remarkable transformation—from PTSD, weight gain, and declining health in law enforcement to becoming a 75+ pound lighter, full-time health advocate. Discover how adopting ketogenic and carnivore nutrition not only restored his physical and mental well-being but also fueled the creation of Keto Five-O and Cops and Campers, supporting first responders nationwide. Eric opens up about the toll of shift work, navigating high calcium scores, building resilient communities, and raising keto kids—all with the mission to prove it’s never too late to fight back, heal, and thrive.⏳ Chapters0:00 – Welcome & introduction to Eric Reynolds0:12 – Challenge coins & symbolic milestones in weight loss2:04 – Early life, upbringing, and sports background5:09 – Starting law enforcement career and lifestyle demands5:34 – 2012 shooting incident & living with PTSD8:54 – First encounter with the ketogenic diet9:57 – Early keto results: 50 pounds lost in six months11:11 – Inflammation reduction, mental clarity, and retirement decision12:42 – Launching Keto Five-O Facebook group & helping other officers13:43 – Discovering RV life & travel lifestyle with family15:05 – Homeschooling & focusing on nutrient-dense family diet16:13 – Becoming licensed in sports nutrition & personal training18:32 – Founding Cops and Campers retreats for first responders20:49 – Community impact of retreats & guest speakers22:57 – First responder health statistics & nutrition’s role in resilience28:04 – Police work, adrenaline cycles, and metabolic toll29:59 – High calcium score shock & avoiding statins32:22 – Heavy metals, mold toxicity, and removing mercury fillings34:19 – Lyme disease diagnosis in son & managing inflammation35:52 – Quitting alcohol and body recomposition benefits38:03 – Repeat calcium scoring at 5,600 & heart flow testing results46:18 – Diet’s impact on PTSD & brain health48:01 – Power of positive community and changing social circles50:08 – Cops and Campers: retreat format, activities, and family impact56:46 – Meetup ripple effect: fishing trips, hikes, and networking59:17 – Maintaining goal weight for over six years1:01:06 – Raising keto/carnivore kids from birth1:07:37 – Closing reflections & Netflix cameo mention💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode-The toll of law enforcement’s stress, shift work, and trauma on physical and mental health-How Eric lost over 75 pounds and reversed inflammation through keto and carnivore nutrition-How proper diet can aid in recovery from PTSD and improve brain clarity-Navigating extremely high calcium scores without statins, and the surprising heart flow results-Building and leading health-focused communities for first responders with Cops and Campers-How RV life and homeschooling support a nutrient-dense, toxin-aware family lifestyle🔑 Key Insight"It's never too late to fight back, heal, and thrive." — Eric Reynolds🌐 Connect with Eric ReynoldsWebsite: https://ketofiveo.com/@KetoFiveO or @copsandcampers — Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeCops and Campers — Nonprofit retreats and events for first respondersDocumentaryCameo & family story featured in Netflix’s Griselda🎧 Listen to More Ketobiography Episodes:New episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!🌱 Know someone with a Keto success story? Nominate them to be [email protected]👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/homehttps://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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