I started eating one meal per day about 13 months ago. I drink mostly water but also zero calorie sodas or black coffee/spenda. I've lost about 98lbs and I'm not working out but somehow I'm kind of muscular and my skin is tight. It's like being fat never happened. I live in Thailand, so mostly Thai food is my diet I suppose but I eat quite a bit at lunch. But then, that's it. I take about 10 mins to eat and I'm done. I save a lot of money, it simplifies my life and it's a successful diet with instructions of 2 sentences. Eat once per day, lunch (you can eat too much at dinner). No sugar drinks. Done. Buy my two sentence book! :)
It works...for you. As well as for many others I'm sure. It's not a one size fits all thing though. Don't underestimate how much the decrease of 'bad' calories attributed to your gain loss, opposed to just carbs in general. There's plenty of studies that prove Keto is NOT a short cut or a metabolism hack. For most people it's hard to sustain for a long period, and there's always a risk of missing out on some really important nutriants with a restrictive diet like Keto.
Did you start keto while on any medication and did you stop the medication while on the diet? I have concerns that the drugs the doctor has me on might interfere with the diet. Im depressed about this, keto worked well for me but pressure to conform to established “norms” has me bewildered!
@@NannyOggins Sounds like you might want to check in with your doctor. Cutting out nearly all carbs can be pretty intrusive, there's plenty of studies that explain the risks of dismissing important nutriants. Ask yourself WHY you'd want to go full keto instead of just adapting to healthy and sustainable eating habits. Avoid processed foods, alcohol and excessive amounts of sugar. Make vegetables the center of your diet, and don't consume more carbs than you need. No need to get caught up in any restrictive diets imo, these hypes and hacks are mainly about selling weight loss books/apps.
Keto was my saviour and in 9 months I lost 100lbs. 3 years on I'm slowly regaining all I lost as I just can't seem to get back on keto for more than a few days and then cave in to cravings. I tried 72 hour fasts but nothing is stopping cravings now. I did a 16 day fast but felt too ill to continue.
At 69 and 250 I started Keto, and lost lost 75lbs. Now I'm 75 and 175. I've yo-yoed but always returned to Keto. I'm now doing Carnivore. My mental health is better on Carnivore and fasting
I started keto and 20:4 fasting back in June 2020 and within 10 months, i lost 103 pounds. Ive stayed keto ever since and my weight hardly moves...give or take a couple of pounds either way. My A1C has been perfect for three years and all of my joint inflammation has gone. At the age of 55, im walking four miles every other day and im back at the gym. For me, the biggest gain was learning about the links between glucose and cancer. Im very happy sticking with my 2 meals per day.
Me too! I was obese most of my adult life. In October 2017, I started keto by fasting for three days first. I have found that even if I cheat, I can only stay out of ketosis for three days because I feel so awful and pain goes up. This is the normal way of life for me for the rest of my life.
If you were 103 lbs overweight, had dealt with a life threatening medical condition by taking advice from strangers on social media ("carbs are bad") and lastly think that eating a keto diet alone was responsible for your weight loss, or your current good A1C numbers, you should get help. I had lost ten pounds through not eating a keto diet and had seen a large drop in my A1C. It's because visceral fat keeps your insulin from working effectively. You don't have to be on a keto diet to lose weight.
@@dan-qe1tb I do get help. From 5 individual doctors who are not related to each other, nor are they in cahoots with each other. The simple fact of the matter is that I had tried everything to lose weight and everything had stopped working...and I therefore assumed that my metabolism had slowed down, hence no weight loss. So, when I tried keto with intermittent fasting, I lost the 103 pounds and I have never looked back. That increased the credibility of the 5 independent doctors in my opinion and I deduced that if one thing that they were saying happened to be true, it was quite possible that the other stuff they were saying was also true. But keto was my decision and it worked, so keto is what I chose and there I will stay. The low calorie method of weight loss that you have described used to work for me too, but insulin resistance put paid to that method. So with regard to needing help...I did need help and I got it from 5 docs...there are more...and o got my results...plus it didn't cost me a penny.
@@marcoacosta5981Well, how do you know what a stranger would talk about at parties, or how appropriate it would be for a given situation? My weight loss has been brought up at parties, yes (because I am around people who care about my health and I care about theirs), and I had told them "keto isn't the answer for me". Your post had added zero value to the thread. What had been accomplished by trying to ridicule a stranger just for being skinny or having pointed out things that any competent GP or dietician would tell most patients?
I was Keto for many years, but I needed something more to help with health issues I had for 13 years. Carnivore is what worked like a charm. I am healed like never before and feeling better than I ever thought possible. And I am 75! I feel like a kid again. I walk 5 miles a day and do strength training every other day.
@muhammadhamid1961 nope. Don't worry about macros. I eat 3-4 eggs with leftover steak or bacon or pork belly or a combo for first meal. Then a steak or short ribs or fish or rack of lamb for 2nd meal. That's it! I eat between 10 and 4:00.
I guess I'm proud of myself for anticipating what you were going to say as soon as I saw the title of this video. As soon as the food industry got ahold of the "KETO" branding, "consumers" were doomed to failure.
Thank you. I’ve been doing this for the last 3weeks and feel better than doing just keto. I continue to loose weight. So far I’ve have gone from 160 to 133. Not bad for a 67 year old great grandma 😊. Thank you for all your support
I started about 5 months ago with just intermittent fasting then added strict keto until 3 weeks ago. Now I do whatever Dr Becky suggests and I continue to loose. I’ve gone from a size 14-16 to yesterday I had to buy a size 10. I’m So happy I’ll keep it up
@@lisbethbullington6682 Thanks for the clarification. I'm right now in a size 16, diabetic, and would so love to lose 25 pounds to be healthier and to be able to wear a size 12. I appreciate your encouraging words. Diane
Excellent talk Dr.Becky. Nice to hear we'll see Keith back soon too. Keto works but the truth is that it's hard long-term. I've been on since 2017 but I have to confess, it's not been without falling off the wagon on a regular basis. I always claw my way back into ketosis but it;s a struggle. What I consider to be one of the early lies about keto is that "your cravings will go away." This is not true; at least for me. What I have to keep reminding myself is that it's not just about weight loss, its reducing an A1C in the 11s down to a 4.9 measured just last week. It's about saving your life, but nobody should be mislead; KETO works, and is worth it, but it's hard.
I agree with you that Keto is hard. I have done keto a couple of times, had great results, and now I weigh more than ever because I just couldn’t keep it going long term, and I also can’t convince myself to go back on keto again because of the foods I need to cut to do so. I know that if I cut more sugar out of my diet and allow a little bit of carbs that I can do it, but sugar is hard to stop consuming for me.
There are carb cycling diets that bodybuilders used that use Keto adaptation then using say 1-2 days on a "normal" high carb diet. It's based around the idea of hormone manipulation. One of the proponents was Dr Mauro Pasquale's "Anabolic diet". It means 5 days low carb 1-2 days higher carb. It breaks the monotony of a low carb diet and seems to work for many who tried it.
@@raquelnewby6580 You're certainly not alone. I think we all realize the addictive properties of highly processed foods laden with sugar. That's the way I frame it any way. It's a struggle for sure.
@@plantagenantthanks for the tip. Low carb does get monotonous for me very quickly. That might not be a bad idea to do some days lower carb and allow more carb on other days. I think it’s the texture of carbs that help pull a meal together for me, so having meals with and without it to cycle through could help me a lot.
I've been on low carb/keto-ish for almost a year: went from 135 to 115. I started to add in some carbs deliberately because I was losing too much weight. I stay about 117 now but when my weight goes up a pound or two, I cut back on carbs. My last meal of the day is a small one at 4P. Thank you so much Dr. Becky for your information and encouragement. I am in my 70s and feel great. I feel in control which I did not have before.
Same here. Did it for 5+ yrs. Lost too much weight due to insufficient calories. I don't have big appetite to begin with. No more strict keto for me. Keto did help me to lower A1C from 5.9 to 4.9. However, I maintain no snacking, low carb and no sugar...
I’m 65 and used Keto to lose 80 lbs. I feel so much better, it is wonderful!! I cycle out of keto every now and then (for a few days during the holidays) but I stay low carb and reduce my fat intake during the time off keto. I do maintain two meals per day all of the time. My weight will fluctuate about 5 lbs or so, but for me that’s not a big deal. Keto works if you do it right.
That's truly inspiring! It's remarkable to hear how you've transitioned from a Keto lifestyle to finding even greater health benefits with the Carnivore diet. Your journey speaks volumes about the importance of finding what works best for individual health needs. It's especially uplifting to know that at the age of 75, you not only feel healed but also like a kid again. Your commitment to walking 5 miles a day and incorporating strength training every other day is a testament to the transformative power of a well-tailored diet and exercise routine. Keep thriving and enjoying your renewed vitality!
This is all so true. When I first started Keto I took it pretty seriously (not Keto police seriously lol) and went from 205 pounds down to 169 pounds in a few months, which was about 5 pounds less than what I weighed in college when I was in very good shape. I felt great. After the first year and a half however, I found myself cheating on occasion, eating a little more than normal (still Keto) and indulging in those "Keto" breads, snacks, etc. In the last 2 years I've gained back about 10 pounds and although I still feel good, it's doesn't feel quite the same (in terms of energy level, focus, etc.). There's really no substitute for being disciplined and burning the same or more calories than you consume, keto or not --- at least when it comes to weight management and finding your ideal weight. The commercialization of Keto hasn't really done us any great favors.
What you say has the ring of truth. I lost 65 lbs 7 years ago doing strict keto and gradually have gained about 1/2 of it back. Back on keto but am addicted to keto breads, some of which claim zero carbs. I lost 10 of the 30 I had regained but have been in a stall for 2 months. Something tells me I need to say bye bye to bread once again. I need a good cry now! 😭
have you listened to dr boz? she has a different approach to keto. one main thing is eat your meals in a 16:8 or whatever but start in the am, since the morning bg spike is going to happen anyway. she advocates fasting and making sure you are making and using ketones, since that helps get you to autophagy. might get some ideas on the stall and keep your bread ;-]
I love the recipe from Diet Doctor for Seed Crackers. I really recommend trying them. And they are very easy to make. I make a batch and put them in the freezer and pull them out when I want a cracker/bread substitute.
Hi Dr Becky, This episode was so timely to read. I was doing wonderfully for 8 months and then I seemed to hit a wall. I thought I was still following the proper keto guidelines but the weight just stalled. All of the comments from other “keto family” members here were right on. Your comments about the interest in LDL results were perfect as I am going to have the conversation with my Dr at my next physical. I will be non-compliant as I will be giving up statin. Thank you and thanks to all the community for opening my eyes and helping me get back to not falling for “keto breads and treats”.
Great presentation Dr. Becky. Your message in this video is well taken and validates what I found out during my attempt to reverse my own insulin resistance. I initially cut out all carbs 5 years ago and established a time restricted feeding. I immediately learned that I can control my own metabolism reflected by my annual bloodwork and daily glucose monitoring. After eight months of no carbs, I started to experiment by eating certain vegetables and fruits one at a time to see which one allowed me to maintain appropriate glucose levels. This experimentation took a long while to establish because portion size and combinations had to be accounted for as well. Doing this allowed me to reintegrate certain veg and fruit into my daily meal while keeping diabetes at bay. I no longer check my keton levels, but I routinely monitor my blood glucose levels multiple times a day. I initially used the carnivore and ketogenic diet as reference to start from, but now I have a variety of meal preps specifically tailored for me. It's really not important to me anymore if the meals are keto or not, as long as my blood glucose remains at a healthy level. This took a lot of work to establish, but it allowed me to discover the ideal feeding routine that works specifically for me.
So true. I called my diet Keto. The reality is that my tolerance for carbs is lower than I thought. In order to get into true ketosis I probably would have to consume close to no carbs or less than 15 grams a day for sure (according to keto urine stix).
@@unabarry2476keto foods can still knock You out of ketosis if You exceed the portion size. but getting knocked out every once in a while isn’t a real big deal because You likely didn’t get knocked out too far, since it was still in the low carb range (versus eating too many non keto foods & getting knocked out of the park for much longer). the problem is when You continually eat slightly too many “keto carbs”, perpetually keeping You just slightly out of reach of ketosis.
@@unabarry2476- some people think of keto as a list of foods when it is actually a metabolic state, and depending on how many carbs you eat, how often you eat, and how metabolically unhealthy you are to begin with, it can take a while to experience ketosis, even when you’re supposedly eating a keto diet. Also, for some who have gone carnivore, for example, they struggle to ever get into ketosis for whatever reason (too little fat, too much protein, too much dairy) and have to either change some things or go back to more of a ketovore or ketogenic way of eating. Plus, with a ketogenic diet, of course big food has to get involved and create all sorts of products labeled “keto” that can often keep people out of ketosis due to fake sugars, etc. Bottom line, when people are trying the ketogenic “diet,” they want to get in ketosis and stay there consistently. From what I’ve seen as far as comments on videos when people say they tried keto and it didn’t work, it’s one of three things: 1) they didn’t try it long enough to really get the benefits of being in ketosis or to even get into ketosis consistently at all; 2) they were never in ketosis consistently, so similar to 1, but for various other reasons; and 3) they are vegans who are trying to make disparaging remarks about eating meat while looking as tho that’s not what they’re doing.
This video is right on time. I lost 24lbs on Keto in 2020 and gained it back over the last two years. I got derailed by Keto bread, Keto pasta, and Keto crust. There are no shortcuts.
They put the word keto on almost everything in the supermarket, but there’s nothing keto about it. The nutrition label contradicts everything on the front of the package. Lots of stuff that says keto is low carb just because the portions are small.
I'm not sure which one op was referring to but I think I saw Aldi had a keto cauli mac and cheese, I want to say the brand was Kevin's or something like that.@@optionout
I have successfully incorporated keto breads and pasta's into my life without gaining back anything. Perhaps you are simply over indulging on 'keto' stuff just like you did with regular food stuff. Of course too much of any food is going to be bad for you, even keto, but kept in balance it's no problem at all.
@@litebrite8993 Sometimes I eat keto bread but bread and pasta. How do you stay in range. When I step out of line I go over 250 easy. If you just keep shooting more insulin you will develop a resistance to it. That would be type 2 on top of type 1.
I did Keto a few years ago and lost 80 pounds and felt great. But then I saw my cholesterol went up a bit and with all the negative videos about it stopped keto and went vegan. Ugh!!! My gut went nuts. I’ve been a near prisoner of my home because of uncontrollable diarrhea issues. I’ve missed out on so much and gained back 25 pounds. I didn’t eat junk food. I made my own food and never used processed food. So I decided to go back on keto. I’m 68 and really feel that I had no life on vegan. My gut has settled down and I feel so much better in only 4 days of more carnivore because I’m waiting til my gut is completely healed before adding back in any veggies. I wish I had not let those scary videos affect me. NO DIET is for everyone. I would be the first person to advise this. But find what works for you. And listen to Becky. She’s great. Thanks Becky, I’m back and I really appreciate you. 🤗
I miss seeing Keith, and I am looking foreward to the announcement. I started keto six to seven years ago. While I have lost a lot of weight, and I am no longer on insulin or any type 2 diabetes meds, I have had to crack down more so, to much less than 20 total carbs per day. At 65 years old, I assume my body is still healing, so I adjust my diet when needed. In all these years, I have only (slightly) cheated once or twice. Currently, I am cutting out all artificial sweeteners (specifically diet soda). I always say that our bodies are different...what works for someone else might not work for me, and vice versa. I appreciate your work, Becky!
That's why you are struggling...you never adapted your body to higher protein and carbs...the big black keto secret they never bothered to tell anyone until the last 2 years
Awesome information with references. Watered down ANYTHING looses it's effectiveness. I turned gluten-free before it was popular (reversed the beginnings of joint, skin, memory issues in the process!) ... but then Big Food jumped on the bandwagon, and, not knowing the consequences, I replaced the foods I eliminated with the GF alternatives. The health problems soon returned, and intensified. The same has happened with Keto. Run far from substitutes! Thank you, Dr. Becky!
3 years mainly keto. few periods where I allow carps in - but mainly Keto. Lost 15Kg but main reason besides weight loss was to do intermittent fasting to see the effect on an autoimmune disorder. I have had no real relapses for the 3 years and my blood work has improved. Being running on ketone's make the fasting so much easier :-) And taking out all refined carps (or carps in general) has probably also helped. I have started to add in very small amounts of fruit (½ apple on some days and a few berries) but I have no craving for sweets any-more at all. I do a "healthy" keto with clean cuts of meet (mainly organic), lots of leafy greens, eggs, some cold cuts and cruciferous veggies - actually like the stuff.
What works for me is a WFAB diet whole food animal based. Daily I eat solely eat grass fed beef, eggs, tin of sardines or mackerel, grass fed butter, and small amount of kimchi and sauerkraut. At 53 I’ve never felt better physically and mentally. Simplicity works for me. 🙂
Watched you guys from your 1st episode of Keto Docs. So glad I found you! All those blood tests you guys ran on yourselves taught me a lot. I used keto to lower my blood sugars to the point that I'm no longer considered to be diabetic. Just wanted to thank you and your husband for your courage and inspiration. Can't wait to see u both together again in upcoming episodes. ❤
@@saniyaahmad3153please consider looking at videos from the Mastering Diabetes channel. I’m not advertising them, just excited that they saved me from type 2. And unlike keto, which just makes insulin resistance worse while making it LOOK like your numbers are down, I can now eat a potato and have under 130 blood sugar (as low as 89) when it used to be 200+. Also, research Walter Kempner. His rice diet program reversed retinopathy in many cases!
It's amazing how I came across this video. This morning, my neighbor saw me and was amazed by how much I had lost weight. She asked me how did I do it. I told her Keto diet, and she told me to stop it right away because this diet will mess up my neurons in my brain, whatever that means😂. I know I am not seriously following the keto per se , but I like the result. I find that eating the ketogenic way is a proper diet.
We started the Keto diet 3 years ago and my husband lost 160lbs in 6 months, we know it works because we have seen the remarkable results. Unfortunately the industry doesn't want us giving up their processed foods so we now have all the doubts and of course flooding the market with "keto snacks" hasn't helped either. If you stick to whole foods and intermittent fasting people will always see results. Thanks so much for your videos, they are always informative!
Some tips... American industry cures meats in brine that has 30% brown sugar by volume... It's hard to find something normal.. I discovered that by measuring my glucose after consumption of bacon, GFS thick bacon is the only one that doesn't raise my blood glucose...
Anybody who wants to eat clean meat can buy at Costco, or Sam's, or any butcher pork belly... put it in the oven, and bake it... you will be so surprised how good it is.. How to do it... search on UA-cam..
Glad you brought up the studies on LDL. My doctors have been insistent for years that my LDL of 175-200 must be treated with a statin. I am not diabetic and my other blood values are normal. I gave in once and tried rosuvastatin. I got terrible diarrhea which stopped when I discontinued the drug. The doctor still advised to try a different statin. I’m not going to. Refusing a statin makes me feel like I am just non compliant but I have been following the studies as well.
Same thing for me. My HDL was 85, Tryglycerides at 65, Calcium score 4 (incredibly low) but LDL was 164. I was given Rosuvastatin and had muscle pain. I stopped that and he gave me a new one. I am not taking it.
I have gone from 5 years keto to now eating the carnivore diet 6 months and feel better than ever. I shall be sticking with this from now on. My digestion is excellent and my body is very healthy and slim as a 68 y/o woman. Praise the Lord!
@MrLukearthwalker The "fad" is millions of years old. Throughout that time, we ate a long list of animals into extinction. Man, I bet giant bison was tasty!
@@InsolentVillagerI take it then that you eat as much of an animal as possible? Not just muscle meat but organ meat, offal as they did way back then. They also supplemented their diets by foraging for fresh greens in spring, fruits and other vegetation where possible otherwise they became sick.
@@glacey4906 You do know organs are a smaller proportion of the total body weight and many carnivores who only eat muscle meat suffer from perfect health? And no, they did not supplement their diets; they gathered food for times of starvation and variation. It's rubbish to think it was necessary, as it clearly is not.
I went with a super rigid keto for six months, went from 160 to 130 at 5'11. My bp went to normal levels after being right below the threshold of hypertension despite me not being particularly overweight. Having reached my goals I transitioned to a "very low carb diet" because the QoL is so much higher if I can order a pizza once a month or not caring abt what my friends make for dinner when I'm invited over. I love how much better my gut became after removing carbs though, biggest upside for a UC guy like me.
Spot on! Been on Carnivore for 4 months and started KetoVore a month ago. Have lost 23 lbs so far and off 4 different medications. The key for me is exercise. Great content!
A great video at just the right time! The issue with diets in general is can you stick with them... or at least follow them closely enough to sustain your weight loss. Temptations abound! I'm looking forward to the possibility of Team Gillaspy getting back together again!
This makes so much sense. Thank you for pointing this out. I went Keto two years ago and I lost 55 pounds over time. I was surprised at all the Keto foods now available at the store but we don’t buy them. Keto crisps, cakes, bread, etc. If you look at the labels, it’s not real Keto. I think food companies see a big $$$ benefit in labeling something as Keto but buyer beware. It is definitely a mindset change and I’ve never felt better, eating real foods and not letting myself get bullied by the temptation of cakes and cookies. For me, sugar was an addiction and my gut issues were awful. It took time to break the old habits but I’m 53 and have never felt better. Now, if I can get these pesky hot flashes under control! 😂 Thanks, Dr. Gillaspy. I’m so glad I came across your channel.
I am back on Keto after being OFF of it for several years. I am 2 days in and going strong. I feel great, no cravings or feeling weak -yet? I LOVE how "calm", articulate, smart and intelligent you come across. I can't wait to feel 30 lbs lighter (like before). I am not sure I am sold on the Lumen and will see how it goes over the next few weeks and revisit the need for that tool. Thanks Dr. Gillaspy for the excellent content that you deliver like no other.
Thank you for this video. You really are putting keto back where it belongs. If it says Keto on the box - it’s still food from a box and you should think twice before eating it 😊
Oh shut the hell up. This idiot and this dumb video lumps dirty keto into clean keto and when you hear someone still thinking LDL is bad, you should immediately disregard and run the other way from their worthless opinion.
Thank you👍🏽I’ve been doing keto/low carb on and off for years…I can say for sure that eating more whole foods, rather than the highly processed and fast foods regimen…I feel soo much better! The moment I go nuts with the social eating protocol , I feel like pure crap, I have more hot flashes, my vision gets more blurry, my face is more puffy and I have more body aches. I’m 62 and i don’t want to accept that getting older automatically means your health should automatically decline…we’ve been fed that crock of crap for centuries. What we eat, what are lifestyle is like, plays a huge factor in how we age and the ailments and/or diseases we encounter on our life’s journey. I’m not saying living the best lifestyle and eating the more wholesome of foods keeps us from dealing with the woes of ailments and diseases, but I know that providing our bodies with the correct nutrients rich foods and supplements help a hell of a lot.
I gave up Keto when I developed CVD after 3 years. I think I was eating too much meat, fat and salt. I have halted the disease with a whole plant-based diet.
Really, i struggle to intake fat, and salt. Often eat salt on its own. Still struggle to intake enough fat. But since im loosing weight and have plentu to go thru its not that much of a problem. Have to almost force me to eat. Seams like you were doing the pseudo keto using net carbs scam. Or never try it at all and lying.
Thank you for the sound advice. I appreciate that your channel presents facts without all the hype. I’m looking forward to the video with you and Dr Keith!
Keto got me from an a1c of 9 to 7.5. the last 6 weeks of Carnivore I have improved to an average blood sugar of 125 and still coming down. Once I am completely off of insulin injections and have healed. I will start to reintroduce certain foods . Carnivore has helped me to lose 20 pounds in 6 weeks. No seed oils or vegetable oils. No sugar, no processed foods that contain any of these ingredients.
Hello Dr. I started a weight loss journey March of 2023. Did some research on diets/ lifestyle changes and what might be best for me. Decided Keto was best for me because I was pre diabetic. Lost 30 lbs and reversed my diabetes and high blood pressure in the first 4 months then stalled for 4 months. I was intermittent fasting and eating a whole foods diet with no results with fat loss. I was lacking energy and losing clumps of hair too. 😬 I did more research and decided that keto was not sustainable for me. It was a great starting point though. In October 2023 I started introducing whole food carbs back into my diet along with a higher protein and low calorie foods and weight training 3x a week and I’ve lost 7 lbs of body fat. I look less flabby and a lot leaner. This new lifestyle change is sustainable for me and I will definitely keep it up for the rest of my life. The whole point of this rambling is to let others know that when it’s just a diet it’s not sustainable. You have to change your mindset and think of it as a lifestyle change. I’m a 4’10 Asian female. I started this journey weighing 178 lbs and smoking 1/2 pack of cigs a day. I quit smoking and my current weight is 138.2 with a goal weight of 110-115 lbs and a body fat % of 20. If I can do this y’all can too!
@kit-tee That's Great!! Thanks for sharing your journey, & how you shared the options that worked for you! PROTEIN is Most important as we age! 1 gm. Protein, per what your ideal body weight is, should be minimum - from my research! So even if I "take a break", I'm still keeping my lean Protein up!
I'm so grateful to have found Dr. Gillaspy's videos when I startted keto. Her common sense approach really helped me lose the weight, get off meds and get my health back. I don't buy 'keto' products but, since I settled into a low carb lifestyle, I cook with low carb substitutions so that I don't have those negative feelings of deprivation.
GREAT INFO!!!! Will watch the links and looking forward to after Christmas video of you and Keith …. Thank you !!!! Not sure about the Lumen even with the 75 off it’s prob out if my budget , but appreciate the info in it.
Keto for 3 years now, I'm down to my weight goal and now just low carb. Go keto folks, it works. I lost 50 pounds and workout 4 days a week. I feel great baby
Thank you! The commercialization of Keto has definitely made it harder to understand and the temptations greater. I've been eating this way for the last 6 years, and aside from a rise in my LDL, my health has never been better- I lost a TON of unnecessary weight and aside from a rise in my LDL, my bloodwork comes back perfect every physical. At 52, it's been a gift. Thank you for clearing up the confusion.
Thank you, Dr Gilaspy! I think there are a lot of issues with the terminology, and it might be confusing - not just for newbies but also for people who would like to tweak something. Ketogenic has become a bit blurred; you would expect it to be a diet that allows you to maintain nutritional ketosis (nutritional ketosis defined by certain parameters) for a certian purpose (health goals, maintenance). On the other hand, plants are allowed, carbs are quite generous - so I wouldn't identify with it since I don't have any carbs, no plants or plant matter, strictly animal products; and because I am doing it for health reasons and aiming to stay at the high end of therapeutic ketosis, I tweak it by adjusting fat.protein ratios. One could say it is carnivore, or narrow it down to lion - these do not aim for nutritional ketosis, and depending on how much protein they have, they might be on and off ketosis quite frequently. I feel closest to them because I totallu agree on carb and plant elimination; it can be a lifestyle once I am done with my health journey. Then there are the fasters, the most colourful group - that might end up in ketosis by abstaining from food after a wild nigh party. So which approach is best? Guess it depends on one's understanding how the body works and goals; understanding is the most important part, I think, because only then you can make an informed decision. I moight be wrong but I see carbs and plants as just another recreational drug, similar to alcohol, weed and so on; consume if you want but know the risks and take full responsibility.
I agree with everything you have said here. It will be 6 months on January 24th that I have been on a carnivore diet and I must say is the easiest diet to follow. Meat! Meat! And more meat is the only way to go if you want optimal health in my opinion. I've lost close to 60 pounds and feel better than I have in years at 57 years old. I do have to start exercising. That is something I have not been doing. The times that I've added veg into my diet I have found that it has to be eaten in moderation or the old ailments begin to come back... inflammation... blood levels etc... but if I keep it to once or maybe twice a week it seems to not effect me although I've just been staying completely away from it lately. One thing that I have found that really is helping with my digestion is to eat organic plain yogurt ( balkin style) every day with about half of a cup of organic blurberries. I've been having alot of colon problems on carnivore but not so bad as to make me fall off the wagon so that is why I began eating yogurt with berries and it has really helped me a lot.
Thank you so much for this video and for citing Paul Mason’s work. Finally we can learn (and more importantly understand) real science. He explains his topics so beautifully and often with humor. You both do such a great service.
Keto doesn't stop working - people do. It takes effort, know-how and persistence throughout. People often loose site to what works within the mayhem of excitement. Small changes over time can go either way, and it's important to track progress, but more so to track changes over time.
Love the apps. I think I will get Lumen. I also want to get myself a CGM without a prescription. My A1C is 5.5. A few years ago I used a CGM that a patient was no longer using due to upgrades and in a calorie deficit I averaged about 85 for a month and my A1C was 5.0. Now I'm 52. The issues with keto I've found are that high fat raises fasting blood sugar and insulin unless you get it down low enough to adapt to run on ketones. Replacing "some" of your carbs with fat doesn't reduce total insulin exposure or fasting blood sugar-it can even raise them. The carbs have to get down under about .35 grams per pound of bodyweight and protein can't go way up either since most protein ends up being converted to glucose within 24 hours.
❤ Keto is the only thing that has managed my depression. I occasionally have to use 5 htp now that Im close to menopause but keto cookies will knock me into a horrible slump! I really appreciate all the work you do! God bless you!
Its a life or death choice with TD2 and the path of high carbs leading to ugly outcomes like amputation,blindness, debilitating stroke to name a few. Take it from a beer drinker and a bread eater and sugar addict. A1C 10. Fasting Sugar levels over 200. Wake up call at 68. If I'm gonna finish the 4th quarter Keto has to be the way. OMD in the morning less than 20carbs with the help of the good lord I'm gonna kick this Metibolic disorder to the curb. Two weeks and lowered blood glucose to 99-120. Keystones 2.1. Dropped 12lbs 10:27 222 to 210. Goal is to live life good not centered around food 😋👏. Thanks to all the people like you that share giving hope and guidance to millions.
I appreciate the DocK trailer!😂👍 Excellent truthful video HERE. Recovering alcoholics and drug addicts abstain, but folks have subscribed to eating look-alikes 🍪🍫that keep ketosis at bay, and are puzzled by the results...🤷♀️ We can be quite the definition of insanity.😖 Thank you for talking us off the ledge! 💜💜💜
Great video! I was successful on the Keto diet during the pandemic. I lost 38 lbs and never felt better. My approach was preparing meals at home, eating out and yes, I indulged in Keto snacks and sweet treats. I stopped Keto and gained all the weight back. I began again earlier this month. My approach this time, now knowing more information and being wiser; I meal prep (prepared meals at home). No Keto snacks or treats, I eat lean protein, two vegetables, and a healthy fat. I am satiated after meals. This time around seems easier knowing the mistakes I made the first time around. My goal once I reach my goal weight, is to transition to Keto high protein (weight train) or Low carb.
The same thing happens with every diet. The processed food companies find a way to still sell us junk foods. Low fat became Snackwells. Atkins became Atkins candies and snack bars and Keto became Keto shakes and cookies.
Fantastic video! You are really hitting on the keys of going back to basics, as well as, the mind-body connection. Much needed in a sea of hype. I would say that more info on how the Lumen is helpful to you would be appreciated. I had one and didn’t find it helpful. I was burning a little of ketones but the lumen would consistently say I was burning carbs. Just curious how it helps you. Thanks
It amazes me how listening to UA-cam video can influence the human mind. The sales of devices and supplements has skyrocketed because of this. I was tricked into thinking that keto was the answer with no drawbacks and lost a lot of weight fast but the problem was I lost lots of muscle before I realized what was happening.
WOW, you just hit the nail on the head. That's what's actually I'm struggling with. Thank you so much. I was doing good on keto and started to run 5k every day for 30 days, I was feeling great I was running with ease. But man I started to doubt keto right away. I started to convince my self that I don't need keto anymore. I watched to many videos that you will be performing better with carbs and it's true I felt the difference in performance. But man you start with eating fruits and end up eating desserts and quitting running but kept playing tennis but it wasn't enough because over 4 months I gained 20-24 lbs which is crazy considering I play tennis 4 times a week. But thank god I'm back on keto now.
Great video! The first thing I learned from you was to eat real, whole food. The keto snacks are just keeping our sweet tooth alive, and the big companies are banking on that. Like you said, put the real, whole food in your grocery cart (and your body). Everyone wants it to be easier, hey folks, this is pretty easy.
Dr Becky, SPOT ON !!!, I have lived a Keto life style for 5 years. I lost the weight and have kept if off staying in Ketosis 90% of the time. I can tell I have eaten to many carbs by my weight. I usually gain ~5 lbs of water weight quickly when I go above 15 net carbs a day. And the water weight decreases quickly when I get back into Ketosis. Thank You for ALL your work and Videos!
Speaking only for myself: My challenge was forgetting to do regular intermittent fasting. Though I kept keto/carnevour what was more important was when I ate rather than what I ate. A bit of self-discipline and keto went back to work for me.
Thank you so much! Keto works and I am living proof after more than 12 years on Keto. No keto cookies or treats....my cravings come back with lightening speed and I am fine with recognizing my human frailties ....ADDICTION. 1 piece of cheese cake could never be enough! I have incredibly high LDL, etc. however my HA1C is 5.2, my blood pressure is perfect, I do Hatha Yoga and different modalities of exercise 4 times a week in classes. I am religious with my supplements and always researching for more information. No medications pass my lips after trying and having dismal reactions. I am 73 and have never been more satisfied with my weight and lifestyle. I do intermittent fasting daily and get plenty of sleep. YOU have been inspirational and helped me to stay the course! I am grateful for you my dear! May you continue in your success!
I will never go back to processed garbage. I started my journey in 2022 and I have lost 52 pounds. I want to lose 10-15 more. Walk, eat low carb, and stay away from processed. Meat and salads, nuts, berries, homemade yogurt. I have never felt better and I am 62, in a size 10.
Great Video. I've been on and off Keto for about 3 years. I practice keto specifically for my sugar addiction. It's been wonderful not to crave sugar. I drink 2 cups of coffee with organic cream in the morning and eat 1 meal in the evening anywhere from 6pm -9pm. I drink about 100oz of water a day. My meal always contains about 150oz of kale/spinach a day. That's my only carb source. I practice yoga twice a day for a total of 90 minutes. My weight does fluctuate. It's been as low a 106 up to 130. Again I do keto to eliminate the sugar cravings. Usually when I'm around 130 I've to have a cheat day/break from keto which turns into a week. This year I've decided to really commit to keto. I feel great without consuming bread and sugar. I've finally realized that I can't eat one cookie and walk away. I end up eating half a dozen and then stumble out of control. I think it's perfectly fine to eat a cookie or something sweet once a week on keto if you can stop after one small serving. If anyone has questions about what I eat on keto to make it not so monotonous don't hesitate to ask. I've found creative ways to eat.
All I heard was buy this product and a lot of stuff most people don't understand 🤔. Keto explanation doesn't require big words or overly complicated numbers people don't understand anyways. As time goes on we learn many doctors don't know what the numbers mean because the overall consensus was just an assumption of peers. Fasting works only if the mindset is inline with it working. Without the mind being right its another starvation diet a person doesn't understand. Keep it simple ❤😊 its not hard to understand when its simple.😁
Thank you for all you do.. I have been doing low carb don't count calories and fasting and my weight has gone from 267-199. I am still working to continue my and loose the rest of the weight I need to be. I have been keeping up with my labs. I have also started to grow most of the food I eat which has made the greatest difference. Just got through processing 35 lbs of collard greens going outside to plant my onions. My carbs range somewhere around 50-75 per day
50-75 carbs per day sounds doable for me. Just making a daily meal plan for less than 20 total carbs stressed me to the max...much less trying to eat that way. Thanks for the encouragement that you are doing well eating low carg, not Keto. Diane
People must understand that you still have to track your calories, or it won’t work. The reason you’re losing weight on a ketogenic diet is because you’re in a calorie deficit below your maintenance amount of calories. Keto is good for sugar control and this will stop your cravings for simple carbohydrates.
I’m so glad I found you today. I have been eating this way of eating for years and lost 100 lbs but only the last 2 yrs I haven’t driven myself off the path. A year ago my doc put me on Ozempic and instead of losing weight I kept gaining. Now I am 20 lbs heavier 😢. The Ozempic also gave me a present of pancreatitis so of course I discontinued it. My blood sugars have been in the 200s while on strict keto with 18 hours IF and resistance exercise. The doc put me on insulin injections and Metformin which I went off of because of sharp pains in my gut and now my fasting glucose is 170ish with dawn phenomenon. I just wish I could find a dr to steer me in the right direction. I really don’t know what to do. I honestly think Ozempic did a number on me tbh.
I hate clickbait titles so much! It's just such a dishonest way of getting views. Then straight to an ad. I don't normally say anything before just leaving but in this case I felt an exception was warranted.
As usual you are so helpful!! Thank you for all this information. I know you are right about the “right” way to do keto. Thank you. I look forward to hearing about Keith in January. Take care.
Thank you for the encouragment. I pray for you and your husband to be healthy and live a great life together. I hope he is healthy. You are quality people.
Whole-food, plant-based is the way to go. I lost 45 pounds in three months after switching, and the weight is still gone. I find I am seldom, if ever hungry, I rarely overeat, I have no "up" or "down" days in any way, and I have no fear of developing chronic maladies later in life.
I went to get some blood work done for work for my HSA Account I ate anything I wanted drank a 2L of Mountain dew a day my blood sugar was 199 went I got tested at the Doctor's office he gave me 3 months said if your blood sugar was still high we will talk about medication. I went on a low carb low sugar diet drinking ICE sparkling water. is been a week my blood sugar is now 95 lost 4lbs feel great, don't take afternoon naps anymore after eating. this diet really works!!! its not tough
I just opened your aluminum link, and after some independent inquiry, I will likely return to purchase the product and maybe the service too.I guess I get a month of the service by purchasing the product that will be helpful to evaluate also. I Thank You Dr Becky
As I have tested various levels & types of carbs, ranging from 150 to less than 30 in a day, it seems that the most helpful element for me is intermittent fasting. I tend to lose weight and control my weight as long as I’m practicing intermittent fasting. This doesn’t mean I can binge on carbs without consequences-I tested that too-but I can enjoy them in moderate to lower amounts, balanced with more protein & fats, adequate sleep, and exercise, along with keeping stress low, and achieve satisfying results. I love your videos. Always nicely done. Keep up the good work. 😉
Becky book called Intermittent Fasting us by far the best cook she ever produced, and on keto and low carb. The recipes, even for a British audience, are fantastic. Her other recipe books I had are too American-like so gave them away. Highly recommend the universal If book woth te navy blue cover. Tosca Beef/Chicken just fab!
I eat carnivore for breakfast and a light keto dinner if I'm actually hungry. I went keto for a while, but got totally sucked into the "keto junk food" thing; went carnivore for a few weeks to give me some perspective, and added back green veggies. I missed those more than the cookies, etc., and green veggies basically go in one end and out the other anyway. Love the simplicity of it.
I agree 100%. I lost 100+ pounds on keto around 2017. The thing that made me try it was there was no "guru" or marketed products at the time. No keto bars etc that they have now. I couldnt believe it. My entire life overweight from a very young age and i felt like i cracked the matrix. I remember doing blood work with my doctor before. I was pre diabetic and all the stuff that comes along with that. I visited him to get blood work again and he couldnt believe it. Every number was perfect. He asked me what i did and i said i eat bacon and eggs lol. He thought i was joking. Keto works and the people that "fail" on keto or say it doesnt work are the ones probably buying the "keto" protein powder/bars/cookies etc. Congrats on your husbands amazing progress!
@rosie-cott, Meat is expensive but health is more important. When I’m spending money, I ask myself “is this protein and low carb vegetables?” I find myself putting some things back. In store and online shopping. My diet and my family’s nutrition is most important to me.
This video provides valuable insight. A few weeks ago I thought to myself that I needed to get back to "old" keto, so I bought the original 1972 Atkins book. I find reading it as I go helps me stay focused, even though I know the info.
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I started eating one meal per day about 13 months ago. I drink mostly water but also zero calorie sodas or black coffee/spenda. I've lost about 98lbs and I'm not working out but somehow I'm kind of muscular and my skin is tight. It's like being fat never happened. I live in Thailand, so mostly Thai food is my diet I suppose but I eat quite a bit at lunch. But then, that's it. I take about 10 mins to eat and I'm done. I save a lot of money, it simplifies my life and it's a successful diet with instructions of 2 sentences. Eat once per day, lunch (you can eat too much at dinner). No sugar drinks. Done. Buy my two sentence book! :)
I like your book ..thank you ;^)
@@horustwohawks Very welcome :)
Keto has been the only diet along with intermittent fasting to help me overcome decades long obesity and multiple health problems. It works.
It works...for you. As well as for many others I'm sure. It's not a one size fits all thing though. Don't underestimate how much the decrease of 'bad' calories attributed to your gain loss, opposed to just carbs in general. There's plenty of studies that prove Keto is NOT a short cut or a metabolism hack. For most people it's hard to sustain for a long period, and there's always a risk of missing out on some really important nutriants with a restrictive diet like Keto.
That's what supplements and multivitamins are for. Humans don't need anything outside of what keto or carnivore provides.@@vetzaaak
Did you start keto while on any medication and did you stop the medication while on the diet? I have concerns that the drugs the doctor has me on might interfere with the diet. Im depressed about this, keto worked well for me but pressure to conform to established “norms” has me bewildered!
@@NannyOggins Sounds like you might want to check in with your doctor. Cutting out nearly all carbs can be pretty intrusive, there's plenty of studies that explain the risks of dismissing important nutriants. Ask yourself WHY you'd want to go full keto instead of just adapting to healthy and sustainable eating habits. Avoid processed foods, alcohol and excessive amounts of sugar. Make vegetables the center of your diet, and don't consume more carbs than you need. No need to get caught up in any restrictive diets imo, these hypes and hacks are mainly about selling weight loss books/apps.
Keto was my saviour and in 9 months I lost 100lbs. 3 years on I'm slowly regaining all I lost as I just can't seem to get back on keto for more than a few days and then cave in to cravings. I tried 72 hour fasts but nothing is stopping cravings now. I did a 16 day fast but felt too ill to continue.
At 69 and 250 I started Keto, and lost lost 75lbs. Now I'm 75 and 175. I've yo-yoed but always returned to Keto. I'm now doing Carnivore. My mental health is better on Carnivore and fasting
I started keto and 20:4 fasting back in June 2020 and within 10 months, i lost 103 pounds. Ive stayed keto ever since and my weight hardly moves...give or take a couple of pounds either way. My A1C has been perfect for three years and all of my joint inflammation has gone. At the age of 55, im walking four miles every other day and im back at the gym.
For me, the biggest gain was learning about the links between glucose and cancer.
Im very happy sticking with my 2 meals per day.
Me too! I was obese most of my adult life. In October 2017, I started keto by fasting for three days first. I have found that even if I cheat, I can only stay out of ketosis for three days because I feel so awful and pain goes up. This is the normal way of life for me for the rest of my life.
If you were 103 lbs overweight, had dealt with a life threatening medical condition by taking advice from strangers on social media ("carbs are bad") and lastly think that eating a keto diet alone was responsible for your weight loss, or your current good A1C numbers, you should get help. I had lost ten pounds through not eating a keto diet and had seen a large drop in my A1C. It's because visceral fat keeps your insulin from working effectively. You don't have to be on a keto diet to lose weight.
@@dan-qe1tb I do get help. From 5 individual doctors who are not related to each other, nor are they in cahoots with each other. The simple fact of the matter is that I had tried everything to lose weight and everything had stopped working...and I therefore assumed that my metabolism had slowed down, hence no weight loss.
So, when I tried keto with intermittent fasting, I lost the 103 pounds and I have never looked back. That increased the credibility of the 5 independent doctors in my opinion and I deduced that if one thing that they were saying happened to be true, it was quite possible that the other stuff they were saying was also true. But keto was my decision and it worked, so keto is what I chose and there I will stay. The low calorie method of weight loss that you have described used to work for me too, but insulin resistance put paid to that method. So with regard to needing help...I did need help and I got it from 5 docs...there are more...and o got my results...plus it didn't cost me a penny.
@@dan-qe1tbYou must be fun at parties.
@@marcoacosta5981Well, how do you know what a stranger would talk about at parties, or how appropriate it would be for a given situation? My weight loss has been brought up at parties, yes (because I am around people who care about my health and I care about theirs), and I had told them "keto isn't the answer for me". Your post had added zero value to the thread. What had been accomplished by trying to ridicule a stranger just for being skinny or having pointed out things that any competent GP or dietician would tell most patients?
I was Keto for many years, but I needed something more to help with health issues I had for 13 years. Carnivore is what worked like a charm. I am healed like never before and feeling better than I ever thought possible. And I am 75! I feel like a kid again. I walk 5 miles a day and do strength training every other day.
Ditto!!
I love Adkins 20 grams of carbs a day works great for me
Can you please tell me what are macros ratio for carnivore
@muhammadhamid1961 nope. Don't worry about macros. I eat 3-4 eggs with leftover steak or bacon or pork belly or a combo for first meal. Then a steak or short ribs or fish or rack of lamb for 2nd meal. That's it! I eat between 10 and 4:00.
Wow! That is great! That's exactly what I need to do. I'm terrible about exercising.
I guess I'm proud of myself for anticipating what you were going to say as soon as I saw the title of this video. As soon as the food industry got ahold of the "KETO" branding, "consumers" were doomed to failure.
Yup...money is to be made. Just like when Atkins sold his company...the market was flooded with unhealthy products with the Atkins name.
Yes! The bottom line is eat real food.
Or people can just buy decent real food & bypass a lot of the food industry.
100%
I buy a couple products that say keto on the package.
Thank you. I’ve been doing this for the last 3weeks and feel better than doing just keto. I continue to loose weight. So far I’ve have gone from 160 to 133. Not bad for a 67 year old great grandma 😊. Thank you for all your support
way to go, bro! tell your friends. i've been trying to convince my older relatives to go Low Carb for years... zero success.
Wonderful, Lisbeth!
Am I to understand that you lost 27 pounds in 3 weeks? Surely, I am misunderstanding. Thanks. Diane
I started about 5 months ago with just intermittent fasting then added strict keto until 3 weeks ago. Now I do whatever Dr Becky suggests and I continue to loose. I’ve gone from a size 14-16 to yesterday I had to buy a size 10. I’m So happy I’ll keep it up
@@lisbethbullington6682 Thanks for the clarification. I'm right now in a size 16, diabetic, and would so love to lose 25 pounds to be healthier and to be able to wear a size 12. I appreciate your encouraging words. Diane
Excellent talk Dr.Becky. Nice to hear we'll see Keith back soon too. Keto works but the truth is that it's hard long-term. I've been on since 2017 but I have to confess, it's not been without falling off the wagon on a regular basis. I always claw my way back into ketosis but it;s a struggle. What I consider to be one of the early lies about keto is that "your cravings will go away." This is not true; at least for me. What I have to keep reminding myself is that it's not just about weight loss, its reducing an A1C in the 11s down to a 4.9 measured just last week. It's about saving your life, but nobody should be mislead; KETO works, and is worth it, but it's hard.
I agree with you that Keto is hard. I have done keto a couple of times, had great results, and now I weigh more than ever because I just couldn’t keep it going long term, and I also can’t convince myself to go back on keto again because of the foods I need to cut to do so. I know that if I cut more sugar out of my diet and allow a little bit of carbs that I can do it, but sugar is hard to stop consuming for me.
There are carb cycling diets that bodybuilders used that use Keto adaptation then using say 1-2 days on a "normal" high carb diet. It's based around the idea of hormone manipulation. One of the proponents was Dr Mauro Pasquale's "Anabolic diet". It means 5 days low carb 1-2 days higher carb. It breaks the monotony of a low carb diet and seems to work for many who tried it.
@@raquelnewby6580 You're certainly not alone. I think we all realize the addictive properties of highly processed foods laden with sugar. That's the way I frame it any way. It's a struggle for sure.
@@plantagenantthanks for the tip. Low carb does get monotonous for me very quickly. That might not be a bad idea to do some days lower carb and allow more carb on other days. I think it’s the texture of carbs that help pull a meal together for me, so having meals with and without it to cycle through could help me a lot.
It's always been said that you have to metabolically flexible...moving in and out of keto and lowering your fats and upping your protein and carbs
I've been on low carb/keto-ish for almost a year: went from 135 to 115. I started to add in some carbs deliberately because I was losing too much weight. I stay about 117 now but when my weight goes up a pound or two, I cut back on carbs. My last meal of the day is a small one at 4P. Thank you so much Dr. Becky for your information and encouragement. I am in my 70s and feel great. I feel in control which I did not have before.
Same here. Did it for 5+ yrs. Lost too much weight due to insufficient calories. I don't have big appetite to begin with. No more strict keto for me. Keto did help me to lower A1C from 5.9 to 4.9. However, I maintain no snacking, low carb and no sugar...
Great to hear!
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I’m 65 and used Keto to lose 80 lbs. I feel so much better, it is wonderful!! I cycle out of keto every now and then (for a few days during the holidays) but I stay low carb and reduce my fat intake during the time off keto. I do maintain two meals per day all of the time. My weight will fluctuate about 5 lbs or so, but for me that’s not a big deal. Keto works if you do it right.
That's truly inspiring! It's remarkable to hear how you've transitioned from a Keto lifestyle to finding even greater health benefits with the Carnivore diet. Your journey speaks volumes about the importance of finding what works best for individual health needs. It's especially uplifting to know that at the age of 75, you not only feel healed but also like a kid again. Your commitment to walking 5 miles a day and incorporating strength training every other day is a testament to the transformative power of a well-tailored diet and exercise routine. Keep thriving and enjoying your renewed vitality!
This is all so true. When I first started Keto I took it pretty seriously (not Keto police seriously lol) and went from 205 pounds down to 169 pounds in a few months, which was about 5 pounds less than what I weighed in college when I was in very good shape. I felt great. After the first year and a half however, I found myself cheating on occasion, eating a little more than normal (still Keto) and indulging in those "Keto" breads, snacks, etc. In the last 2 years I've gained back about 10 pounds and although I still feel good, it's doesn't feel quite the same (in terms of energy level, focus, etc.). There's really no substitute for being disciplined and burning the same or more calories than you consume, keto or not --- at least when it comes to weight management and finding your ideal weight. The commercialization of Keto hasn't really done us any great favors.
What you say has the ring of truth. I lost 65 lbs 7 years ago doing strict keto and gradually have gained about 1/2 of it back. Back on keto but am addicted to keto breads, some of which claim zero carbs. I lost 10 of the 30 I had regained but have been in a stall for 2 months. Something tells me I need to say bye bye to bread once again. I need a good cry now! 😭
That's what I've been telling myself, "The boundaries used to be clear....."
have you listened to dr boz? she has a different approach to keto. one main thing is eat your meals in a 16:8 or whatever but start in the am, since the morning bg spike is going to happen anyway. she advocates fasting and making sure you are making and using ketones, since that helps get you to autophagy. might get some ideas on the stall and keep your bread ;-]
She is a bit too over-the-top for me. Eating a stick of butter is more about getting clicks than promoting good health IMO@@bartmcdonald1251
I love the recipe from Diet Doctor for Seed Crackers. I really recommend trying them. And they are very easy to make. I make a batch and put them in the freezer and pull them out when I want a cracker/bread substitute.
I too tried keto bread and the weight started going up. We have to use our knowledge and not believe what we are being sold.
Hi Dr Becky, This episode was so timely to read. I was doing wonderfully for 8 months and then I seemed to hit a wall. I thought I was still following the proper keto guidelines but the weight just stalled. All of the comments from other “keto family” members here were right on. Your comments about the interest in LDL results were perfect as I am going to have the conversation with my Dr at my next physical. I will be non-compliant as I will be giving up statin. Thank you and thanks to all the community for opening my eyes and helping me get back to not falling for “keto breads and treats”.
Great presentation Dr. Becky. Your message in this video is well taken and validates what I found out during my attempt to reverse my own insulin resistance. I initially cut out all carbs 5 years ago and established a time restricted feeding. I immediately learned that I can control my own metabolism reflected by my annual bloodwork and daily glucose monitoring. After eight months of no carbs, I started to experiment by eating certain vegetables and fruits one at a time to see which one allowed me to maintain appropriate glucose levels. This experimentation took a long while to establish because portion size and combinations had to be accounted for as well. Doing this allowed me to reintegrate certain veg and fruit into my daily meal while keeping diabetes at bay. I no longer check my keton levels, but I routinely monitor my blood glucose levels multiple times a day. I initially used the carnivore and ketogenic diet as reference to start from, but now I have a variety of meal preps specifically tailored for me. It's really not important to me anymore if the meals are keto or not, as long as my blood glucose remains at a healthy level. This took a lot of work to establish, but it allowed me to discover the ideal feeding routine that works specifically for me.
just placing KETO to a name does not make it KETO
What exactly do you mean???
So true. I called my diet Keto. The reality is that my tolerance for carbs is lower than I thought. In order to get into true ketosis I probably would have to consume close to no carbs or less than 15 grams a day for sure (according to keto urine stix).
@@unabarry2476keto foods can still knock You out of ketosis if You exceed the portion size. but getting knocked out every once in a while isn’t a real big deal because You likely didn’t get knocked out too far, since it was still in the low carb range (versus eating too many non keto foods & getting knocked out of the park for much longer). the problem is when You continually eat slightly too many “keto carbs”, perpetually keeping You just slightly out of reach of ketosis.
@@unabarry2476- some people think of keto as a list of foods when it is actually a metabolic state, and depending on how many carbs you eat, how often you eat, and how metabolically unhealthy you are to begin with, it can take a while to experience ketosis, even when you’re supposedly eating a keto diet.
Also, for some who have gone carnivore, for example, they struggle to ever get into ketosis for whatever reason (too little fat, too much protein, too much dairy) and have to either change some things or go back to more of a ketovore or ketogenic way of eating. Plus, with a ketogenic diet, of course big food has to get involved and create all sorts of products labeled “keto” that can often keep people out of ketosis due to fake sugars, etc.
Bottom line, when people are trying the ketogenic “diet,” they want to get in ketosis and stay there consistently.
From what I’ve seen as far as comments on videos when people say they tried keto and it didn’t work, it’s one of three things:
1) they didn’t try it long enough to really get the benefits of being in ketosis or to even get into ketosis consistently at all; 2) they were never in ketosis consistently, so similar to 1, but for various other reasons; and 3) they are vegans who are trying to make disparaging remarks about eating meat while looking as tho that’s not what they’re doing.
so true
This video is right on time. I lost 24lbs on Keto in 2020 and gained it back over the last two years. I got derailed by Keto bread, Keto pasta, and Keto crust. There are no shortcuts.
If you don't mind, please name the keto pasta?
They put the word keto on almost everything in the supermarket, but there’s nothing keto about it. The nutrition label contradicts everything on the front of the package. Lots of stuff that says keto is low carb just because the portions are small.
I'm not sure which one op was referring to but I think I saw Aldi had a keto cauli mac and cheese, I want to say the brand was Kevin's or something like that.@@optionout
I have successfully incorporated keto breads and pasta's into my life without gaining back anything. Perhaps you are simply over indulging on 'keto' stuff just like you did with regular food stuff. Of course too much of any food is going to be bad for you, even keto, but kept in balance it's no problem at all.
@@litebrite8993 Sometimes I eat keto bread but bread and pasta. How do you stay in range. When I step out of line I go over 250 easy. If you just keep shooting more insulin you will develop a resistance to it. That would be type 2 on top of type 1.
I did Keto a few years ago and lost 80 pounds and felt great. But then I saw my cholesterol went up a bit and with all the negative videos about it stopped keto and went vegan. Ugh!!! My gut went nuts. I’ve been a near prisoner of my home because of uncontrollable diarrhea issues. I’ve missed out on so much and gained back 25 pounds. I didn’t eat junk food. I made my own food and never used processed food. So I decided to go back on keto. I’m 68 and really feel that I had no life on vegan. My gut has settled down and I feel so much better in only 4 days of more carnivore because I’m waiting til my gut is completely healed before adding back in any veggies. I wish I had not let those scary videos affect me. NO DIET is for everyone. I would be the first person to advise this. But find what works for you. And listen to Becky. She’s great. Thanks Becky, I’m back and I really appreciate you. 🤗
Welcome back and thanks for sharing your experience!
I miss seeing Keith, and I am looking foreward to the announcement. I started keto six to seven years ago. While I have lost a lot of weight, and I am no longer on insulin or any type 2 diabetes meds, I have had to crack down more so, to much less than 20 total carbs per day. At 65 years old, I assume my body is still healing, so I adjust my diet when needed. In all these years, I have only (slightly) cheated once or twice. Currently, I am cutting out all artificial sweeteners (specifically diet soda). I always say that our bodies are different...what works for someone else might not work for me, and vice versa. I appreciate your work, Becky!
That's why you are struggling...you never adapted your body to higher protein and carbs...the big black keto secret they never bothered to tell anyone until the last 2 years
Awesome information with references. Watered down ANYTHING looses it's effectiveness. I turned gluten-free before it was popular (reversed the beginnings of joint, skin, memory issues in the process!) ... but then Big Food jumped on the bandwagon, and, not knowing the consequences, I replaced the foods I eliminated with the GF alternatives. The health problems soon returned, and intensified. The same has happened with Keto. Run far from substitutes! Thank you, Dr. Becky!
Absolutely! Thanks for your comment!
3 years mainly keto. few periods where I allow carps in - but mainly Keto. Lost 15Kg but main reason besides weight loss was to do intermittent fasting to see the effect on an autoimmune disorder. I have had no real relapses for the 3 years and my blood work has improved. Being running on ketone's make the fasting so much easier :-) And taking out all refined carps (or carps in general) has probably also helped. I have started to add in very small amounts of fruit (½ apple on some days and a few berries) but I have no craving for sweets any-more at all. I do a "healthy" keto with clean cuts of meet (mainly organic), lots of leafy greens, eggs, some cold cuts and cruciferous veggies - actually like the stuff.
What works for me is a WFAB diet whole food animal based. Daily I eat solely eat grass fed beef, eggs, tin of sardines or mackerel, grass fed butter, and small amount of kimchi and sauerkraut. At 53 I’ve never felt better physically and mentally. Simplicity works for me. 🙂
Excellent video, and a much needed dose of reality. Thanks for helping to get us back on track!
Great to hear! Thanks for your comment!
I am so excited to see you and Keith back together I cannot wait thank you so much for being such a great star in life 💞
We are looking forward to the video! I'm happy to hear that you are as well! Thanks, Beverly!
Back together?
oh i needed to hear you today. You are so gentle in your loving chastisement. Thanks Dr. Becky. Getting back on the stick
Watched you guys from your 1st episode of Keto Docs. So glad I found you! All those blood tests you guys ran on yourselves taught me a lot.
I used keto to lower my blood sugars to the point that I'm no longer considered to be diabetic. Just wanted to thank you and your husband for your courage and inspiration. Can't wait to see u both together again in upcoming episodes. ❤
Thanks so much for your comment!
How did my my father has diabetic retinopathy please list down things
@@saniyaahmad3153please consider looking at videos from the Mastering Diabetes channel. I’m not advertising them, just excited that they saved me from type 2. And unlike keto, which just makes insulin resistance worse while making it LOOK like your numbers are down, I can now eat a potato and have under 130 blood sugar (as low as 89) when it used to be 200+. Also, research Walter Kempner. His rice diet program reversed retinopathy in many cases!
TXMagi, you cured diabetes?
It's amazing how I came across this video. This morning, my neighbor saw me and was amazed by how much I had lost weight. She asked me how did I do it. I told her Keto diet, and she told me to stop it right away because this diet will mess up my neurons in my brain, whatever that means😂. I know I am not seriously following the keto per se , but I like the result. I find that eating the ketogenic way is a proper diet.
Its about craving and gluttony. I told myself I have eaten enough carbs for 62 years and now have very strict no carbs and false carbs....
We started the Keto diet 3 years ago and my husband lost 160lbs in 6 months, we know it works because we have seen the remarkable results. Unfortunately the industry doesn't want us giving up their processed foods so we now have all the doubts and of course flooding the market with "keto snacks" hasn't helped either. If you stick to whole foods and intermittent fasting people will always see results. Thanks so much for your videos, they are always informative!
Thank you, Shawna!
Some tips...
American industry cures meats in brine that has 30% brown sugar by volume...
It's hard to find something normal..
I discovered that by measuring my glucose after consumption of bacon, GFS thick bacon is the only one that doesn't raise my blood glucose...
Anybody who wants to eat clean meat can buy at Costco, or Sam's, or any butcher pork belly... put it in the oven, and bake it... you will be so surprised how good it is..
How to do it... search on UA-cam..
Glad you brought up the studies on LDL. My doctors have been insistent for years that my LDL of 175-200 must be treated with a statin. I am not diabetic and my other blood values are normal. I gave in once and tried rosuvastatin. I got terrible diarrhea which stopped when I discontinued the drug. The doctor still advised to try a different statin. I’m not going to. Refusing a statin makes me feel like I am just non compliant but I have been following the studies as well.
Same with me Susan. Let's keep eating healthy and avoiding Statins.🙂
Nothing wrong with feeling non-compliant. In fact, it's probably a good thing, showing that you can think for yourself. Embrace it.
Same thing for me. My HDL was 85, Tryglycerides at 65, Calcium score 4 (incredibly low) but LDL was 164. I was given Rosuvastatin and had muscle pain. I stopped that and he gave me a new one. I am not taking it.
The problem with high ldl it can be ok but also dangerous it’s a Russian roulette
@@doddsalfa How is it dangerous? By what mechanism?
I have gone from 5 years keto to now eating the carnivore diet 6 months and feel better than ever. I shall be sticking with this from now on. My digestion is excellent and my body is very healthy and slim as a 68 y/o woman. Praise the Lord!
Straight from one fad diet to another?
@MrLukearthwalker The "fad" is millions of years old. Throughout that time, we ate a long list of animals into extinction. Man, I bet giant bison was tasty!
@@InsolentVillagerI take it then that you eat as much of an animal as possible? Not just muscle meat but organ meat, offal as they did way back then. They also supplemented their diets by foraging for fresh greens in spring, fruits and other vegetation where possible otherwise they became sick.
@@glacey4906false. There is no evidence to support your final claim.
@@glacey4906 You do know organs are a smaller proportion of the total body weight and many carnivores who only eat muscle meat suffer from perfect health? And no, they did not supplement their diets; they gathered food for times of starvation and variation. It's rubbish to think it was necessary, as it clearly is not.
I wish more people would realize that net carbs and total carbs are not the same and that you need to look at total carbs!!
Thankyou Dr
Depends which country you live in. Calculation in England and the EU are very different to USA.
@unabarry2476 how so? Here in Canada they subtract the fiber from the total to get the net, you still have the same carbs fiber or no fiber.
I went with a super rigid keto for six months, went from 160 to 130 at 5'11. My bp went to normal levels after being right below the threshold of hypertension despite me not being particularly overweight. Having reached my goals I transitioned to a "very low carb diet" because the QoL is so much higher if I can order a pizza once a month or not caring abt what my friends make for dinner when I'm invited over. I love how much better my gut became after removing carbs though, biggest upside for a UC guy like me.
Spot on! Been on Carnivore for 4 months and started KetoVore a month ago. Have lost 23 lbs so far and off 4 different medications. The key for me is exercise. Great content!
@rsum123able do you mind saying what meds you off of now? I think that’s great not to forget how much weight you’ve lost! Congratulations! 😃
Your videos are so full of common sense and fact and very challenging and thought provoking too. This was great. Thank you!
Thank you, Carol!
A great video at just the right time! The issue with diets in general is can you stick with them... or at least follow them closely enough to sustain your weight loss. Temptations abound! I'm looking forward to the possibility of Team Gillaspy getting back together again!
This makes so much sense. Thank you for pointing this out. I went Keto two years ago and I lost 55 pounds over time. I was surprised at all the Keto foods now available at the store but we don’t buy them. Keto crisps, cakes, bread, etc. If you look at the labels, it’s not real Keto. I think food companies see a big $$$ benefit in labeling something as Keto but buyer beware.
It is definitely a mindset change and I’ve never felt better, eating real foods and not letting myself get bullied by the temptation of cakes and cookies. For me, sugar was an addiction and my gut issues were awful. It took time to break the old habits but I’m 53 and have never felt better. Now, if I can get these pesky hot flashes under control! 😂 Thanks, Dr. Gillaspy. I’m so glad I came across your channel.
A timely and excellent video. I had fooled myself with little "cheats", but will get back into the proper dietary regime! Thank you!
Great, Daryl! Thanks for your comment!
I am back on Keto after being OFF of it for several years. I am 2 days in and going strong. I feel great, no cravings or feeling weak -yet? I LOVE how "calm", articulate, smart and intelligent you come across. I can't wait to feel 30 lbs lighter (like before). I am not sure I am sold on the Lumen and will see how it goes over the next few weeks and revisit the need for that tool. Thanks Dr. Gillaspy for the excellent content that you deliver like no other.
Thanks for your comment! I wish you the best!
Thank you for this video. You really are putting keto back where it belongs. If it says Keto on the box - it’s still food from a box and you should think twice before eating it 😊
Oh shut the hell up. This idiot and this dumb video lumps dirty keto into clean keto and when you hear someone still thinking LDL is bad, you should immediately disregard and run the other way from their worthless opinion.
I just made keto cookies and a cake out of a box today. Bad move. I won’t do it again. Real food only.
Great content Dr Becky!! Loved all your points and so on target. Thanks. Can’t wait to see your big reveal with your husband. I have missed him.
Thank you👍🏽I’ve been doing keto/low carb on and off for years…I can say for sure that eating more whole foods, rather than the highly processed and fast foods regimen…I feel soo much better! The moment I go nuts with the social eating protocol , I feel like pure crap, I have more hot flashes, my vision gets more blurry, my face is more puffy and I have more body aches. I’m 62 and i don’t want to accept that getting older automatically means your health should automatically decline…we’ve been fed that crock of crap for centuries. What we eat, what are lifestyle is like, plays a huge factor in how we age and the ailments and/or diseases we encounter on our life’s journey. I’m not saying living the best lifestyle and eating the more wholesome of foods keeps us from dealing with the woes of ailments and diseases, but I know that providing our bodies with the correct nutrients rich foods and supplements help a hell of a lot.
I gave up Keto when I developed CVD after 3 years. I think I was eating too much meat, fat and salt. I have halted the disease with a whole plant-based diet.
Really, i struggle to intake fat, and salt. Often eat salt on its own. Still struggle to intake enough fat. But since im loosing weight and have plentu to go thru its not that much of a problem. Have to almost force me to eat. Seams like you were doing the pseudo keto using net carbs scam. Or never try it at all and lying.
Thank you for the sound advice. I appreciate that your channel presents facts without all the hype. I’m looking forward to the video with you and Dr Keith!
Thank you, Lorilynn!
This lady is giving some of the most consistent and sensible advice on the low carb/keto social media space.
Thank you, Roy!
Keto got me from an a1c of 9 to 7.5. the last 6 weeks of Carnivore I have improved to an average blood sugar of 125 and still coming down. Once I am completely off of insulin injections and have healed. I will start to reintroduce certain foods . Carnivore has helped me to lose 20 pounds in 6 weeks. No seed oils or vegetable oils. No sugar, no processed foods that contain any of these ingredients.
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Looking forward to receiving my Lumen, so happy to know you endorse it! Thanks for all the info! ❤❤❤
Hello Dr. I started a weight loss journey March of 2023. Did some research on diets/ lifestyle changes and what might be best for me. Decided Keto was best for me because I was pre diabetic. Lost 30 lbs and reversed my diabetes and high blood pressure in the first 4 months then stalled for 4 months. I was intermittent fasting and eating a whole foods diet with no results with fat loss. I was lacking energy and losing clumps of hair too. 😬
I did more research and decided that keto was not sustainable for me. It was a great starting point though. In October 2023 I started introducing whole food carbs back into my diet along with a higher protein and low calorie foods and weight training 3x a week and I’ve lost 7 lbs of body fat. I look less flabby and a lot leaner. This new lifestyle change is sustainable for me and I will definitely keep it up for the rest of my life.
The whole point of this rambling is to let others know that when it’s just a diet it’s not sustainable. You have to change your mindset and think of it as a lifestyle change. I’m a 4’10 Asian female. I started this journey weighing 178 lbs and smoking 1/2 pack of cigs a day. I quit smoking and my current weight is 138.2 with a goal weight of 110-115 lbs and a body fat % of 20. If I can do this y’all can too!
right on, bro. plants & animals, high protein, resistance training. you'll have it made in the shade. also: plenty of water, sunlight and sleep.
Whole food carbs make me feel satisfied and I ça eat lower calories. Can you give an idea of what you eat and what foods were the most helpful for you
This all sounds very confusing to read. Whole foods? Whole food carbs? Fewer calorie foods but higher in protein???
You found the path that works for you! Wonderful!
@kit-tee That's Great!! Thanks for sharing your journey, & how you shared the options that worked for you!
PROTEIN is Most important as we age!
1 gm. Protein, per what your ideal body weight is, should be minimum - from my research! So even if I "take a break", I'm still keeping my lean Protein up!
Bless you for the LDL message. I can't wait to read more on the latest studies and hope more doctors will get aligned to the more current research.
I'm so grateful to have found Dr. Gillaspy's videos when I startted keto. Her common sense approach really helped me lose the weight, get off meds and get my health back. I don't buy 'keto' products but, since I settled into a low carb lifestyle, I cook with low carb substitutions so that I don't have those negative feelings of deprivation.
Love my lumen! Used it to lose 25 lbs in a few months. It taught me about myself. Well worth the money
GREAT INFO!!!! Will watch the links and looking forward to after Christmas video of you and Keith …. Thank you !!!! Not sure about the Lumen even with the 75 off it’s prob out if my budget , but appreciate the info in it.
Probably out of everyone's budget if the discount is $75. In England anyhow, so one of these things apply.
Keto for 3 years now, I'm down to my weight goal and now just low carb. Go keto folks, it works. I lost 50 pounds and workout 4 days a week. I feel great baby
What happened? The food industry heard about it.
Thank you! The commercialization of Keto has definitely made it harder to understand and the temptations greater. I've been eating this way for the last 6 years, and aside from a rise in my LDL, my health has never been better- I lost a TON of unnecessary weight and aside from a rise in my LDL, my bloodwork comes back perfect every physical. At 52, it's been a gift. Thank you for clearing up the confusion.
Thank you, Dr Gilaspy! I think there are a lot of issues with the terminology, and it might be confusing - not just for newbies but also for people who would like to tweak something. Ketogenic has become a bit blurred; you would expect it to be a diet that allows you to maintain nutritional ketosis (nutritional ketosis defined by certain parameters) for a certian purpose (health goals, maintenance). On the other hand, plants are allowed, carbs are quite generous - so I wouldn't identify with it since I don't have any carbs, no plants or plant matter, strictly animal products; and because I am doing it for health reasons and aiming to stay at the high end of therapeutic ketosis, I tweak it by adjusting fat.protein ratios. One could say it is carnivore, or narrow it down to lion - these do not aim for nutritional ketosis, and depending on how much protein they have, they might be on and off ketosis quite frequently. I feel closest to them because I totallu agree on carb and plant elimination; it can be a lifestyle once I am done with my health journey. Then there are the fasters, the most colourful group - that might end up in ketosis by abstaining from food after a wild nigh party.
So which approach is best? Guess it depends on one's understanding how the body works and goals; understanding is the most important part, I think, because only then you can make an informed decision. I moight be wrong but I see carbs and plants as just another recreational drug, similar to alcohol, weed and so on; consume if you want but know the risks and take full responsibility.
I agree with everything you have said here. It will be 6 months on January 24th that I have been on a carnivore diet and I must say is the easiest diet to follow. Meat! Meat! And more meat is the only way to go if you want optimal health in my opinion. I've lost close to 60 pounds and feel better than I have in years at 57 years old. I do have to start exercising. That is something I have not been doing. The times that I've added veg into my diet I have found that it has to be eaten in moderation or the old ailments begin to come back... inflammation... blood levels etc... but if I keep it to once or maybe twice a week it seems to not effect me although I've just been staying completely away from it lately. One thing that I have found that really is helping with my digestion is to eat organic plain yogurt ( balkin style) every day with about half of a cup of organic blurberries. I've been having alot of colon problems on carnivore but not so bad as to make me fall off the wagon so that is why I began eating yogurt with berries and it has really helped me a lot.
Thank you so much for this video and for citing Paul Mason’s work. Finally we can learn (and more importantly understand) real science. He explains his topics so beautifully and often with humor. You both do such a great service.
Great video, Doc. My Cardiologist NEVER asked me what i eat. His only concern is that i refused the Statins he was pushing.
Hi I started keto watching 2fitdocs. I’m happy to hear that Dr Keith is doing well today!
Keto doesn't stop working - people do. It takes effort, know-how and persistence throughout. People often loose site to what works within the mayhem of excitement. Small changes over time can go either way, and it's important to track progress, but more so to track changes over time.
Love the apps. I think I will get Lumen. I also want to get myself a CGM without a prescription. My A1C is 5.5. A few years ago I used a CGM that a patient was no longer using due to upgrades and in a calorie deficit I averaged about 85 for a month and my A1C was 5.0. Now I'm 52.
The issues with keto I've found are that high fat raises fasting blood sugar and insulin unless you get it down low enough to adapt to run on ketones. Replacing "some" of your carbs with fat doesn't reduce total insulin exposure or fasting blood sugar-it can even raise them. The carbs have to get down under about .35 grams per pound of bodyweight and protein can't go way up either since most protein ends up being converted to glucose within 24 hours.
❤ Keto is the only thing that has managed my depression. I occasionally have to use 5 htp now that Im close to menopause but keto cookies will knock me into a horrible slump! I really appreciate all the work you do! God bless you!
Yes it has really helped my moods too!
Its a life or death choice with TD2 and the path of high carbs leading to ugly outcomes like amputation,blindness, debilitating stroke to name a few. Take it from a beer drinker and a bread eater and sugar addict. A1C 10. Fasting Sugar levels over 200. Wake up call at 68. If I'm gonna finish the 4th quarter Keto has to be the way. OMD in the morning less than 20carbs with the help of the good lord I'm gonna kick this Metibolic disorder to the curb. Two weeks and lowered blood glucose to 99-120. Keystones 2.1. Dropped 12lbs 10:27 222 to 210. Goal is to live life good not centered around food 😋👏. Thanks to all the people like you that share giving hope and guidance to millions.
I am carnivore and happy to be so. I have no desire for carbs in whatever shape, form or taste.
Thanks for sharing this.
I appreciate you being here !
I appreciate the DocK trailer!😂👍
Excellent truthful video HERE. Recovering alcoholics and drug addicts abstain, but folks have subscribed to eating look-alikes 🍪🍫that keep ketosis at bay, and are puzzled by the results...🤷♀️ We can be quite the definition of insanity.😖 Thank you for talking us off the ledge! 💜💜💜
Great video! I was successful on the Keto diet during the pandemic. I lost 38 lbs and never felt better. My approach was preparing meals at home, eating out and yes, I indulged in Keto snacks and sweet treats. I stopped Keto and gained all the weight back. I began again earlier this month. My approach this time, now knowing more information and being wiser; I meal prep (prepared meals at home). No Keto snacks or treats, I eat lean protein, two vegetables, and a healthy fat. I am satiated after meals. This time around seems easier knowing the mistakes I made the first time around. My goal once I reach my goal weight, is to transition to Keto high protein (weight train) or Low carb.
The same thing happens with every diet. The processed food companies find a way to still sell us junk foods. Low fat became Snackwells. Atkins became Atkins candies and snack bars and Keto became Keto shakes and cookies.
Absolutely!
Fantastic video! You are really hitting on the keys of going back to basics, as well as, the mind-body connection. Much needed in a sea of hype.
I would say that more info on how the Lumen is helpful to you would be appreciated. I had one and didn’t find it helpful. I was burning a little of ketones but the lumen would consistently say I was burning carbs. Just curious how it helps you. Thanks
It amazes me how listening to UA-cam video can influence the human mind. The sales of devices and supplements has skyrocketed because of this. I was tricked into thinking that keto was the answer with no drawbacks and lost a lot of weight fast but the problem was I lost lots of muscle before I realized what was happening.
WOW, you just hit the nail on the head. That's what's actually I'm struggling with. Thank you so much. I was doing good on keto and started to run 5k every day for 30 days, I was feeling great I was running with ease. But man I started to doubt keto right away. I started to convince my self that I don't need keto anymore. I watched to many videos that you will be performing better with carbs and it's true I felt the difference in performance. But man you start with eating fruits and end up eating desserts and quitting running but kept playing tennis but it wasn't enough because over 4 months I gained 20-24 lbs which is crazy considering I play tennis 4 times a week. But thank god I'm back on keto now.
Great video! The first thing I learned from you was to eat real, whole food. The keto snacks are just keeping our sweet tooth alive, and the big companies are banking on that.
Like you said, put the real, whole food in your grocery cart (and your body). Everyone wants it to be easier, hey folks, this is pretty easy.
Well said!
Dr Becky, SPOT ON !!!, I have lived a Keto life style for 5 years. I lost the weight and have kept if off staying in Ketosis 90% of the time. I can tell I have eaten to many carbs by my weight. I usually gain ~5 lbs of water weight quickly when I go above 15 net carbs a day. And the water weight decreases quickly when I get back into Ketosis.
Thank You for ALL your work and Videos!
Becky, you are so sweet and genuine. Can't wait to hear announcement. ❤
Thank you!
You are a wonderful communicator, organized in every way. Thank you for all you do to educate us to better health.
Thank you!
Speaking only for myself:
My challenge was forgetting to do regular intermittent fasting. Though I kept keto/carnevour what was more important was when I ate rather than what I ate. A bit of self-discipline and keto went back to work for me.
Thank you so much! Keto works and I am living proof after more than 12 years on Keto. No keto cookies or treats....my cravings come back with lightening speed and I am fine with recognizing my human frailties ....ADDICTION. 1 piece of cheese cake could never be enough! I have incredibly high LDL, etc. however my HA1C is 5.2, my blood pressure is perfect, I do Hatha Yoga and different modalities of exercise 4 times a week in classes. I am religious with my supplements and always researching for more information. No medications pass my lips after trying and having dismal reactions. I am 73 and have never been more satisfied with my weight and lifestyle. I do intermittent fasting daily and get plenty of sleep. YOU have been inspirational and helped me to stay the course! I am grateful for you my dear! May you continue in your success!
Thank you!
I will never go back to processed garbage. I started my journey in 2022 and I have lost 52 pounds. I want to lose 10-15 more. Walk, eat low carb, and stay away from processed. Meat and salads, nuts, berries, homemade yogurt. I have never felt better and I am 62, in a size 10.
Great Video. I've been on and off Keto for about 3 years. I practice keto specifically for my sugar addiction. It's been wonderful not to crave sugar. I drink 2 cups of coffee with organic cream in the morning and eat 1 meal in the evening anywhere from 6pm -9pm. I drink about 100oz of water a day. My meal always contains about 150oz of kale/spinach a day. That's my only carb source. I practice yoga twice a day for a total of 90 minutes. My weight does fluctuate. It's been as low a 106 up to 130. Again I do keto to eliminate the sugar cravings. Usually when I'm around 130 I've to have a cheat day/break from keto which turns into a week. This year I've decided to really commit to keto. I feel great without consuming bread and sugar. I've finally realized that I can't eat one cookie and walk away. I end up eating half a dozen and then stumble out of control. I think it's perfectly fine to eat a cookie or something sweet once a week on keto if you can stop after one small serving. If anyone has questions about what I eat on keto to make it not so monotonous don't hesitate to ask. I've found creative ways to eat.
Hi there! I just want to check -- you eat 150 oz. of kale / spinach a day? So almost 10 pounds' worth? That seems like... a lot!
@@sarahinsf my mistake 150 gram
@@hlw1306 No. I've never had any issues with eating spinach or kale. The reply should have read 150 grams not ounces.
All I heard was buy this product and a lot of stuff most people don't understand 🤔. Keto explanation doesn't require big words or overly complicated numbers people don't understand anyways. As time goes on we learn many doctors don't know what the numbers mean because the overall consensus was just an assumption of peers. Fasting works only if the mindset is inline with it working. Without the mind being right its another starvation diet a person doesn't understand. Keep it simple ❤😊 its not hard to understand when its simple.😁
Thank you for all you do.. I have been doing low carb don't count calories and fasting and my weight has gone from 267-199. I am still working to continue my and loose the rest of the weight I need to be. I have been keeping up with my labs. I have also started to grow most of the food I eat which has made the greatest difference. Just got through processing 35 lbs of collard greens going outside to plant my onions. My carbs range somewhere around 50-75 per day
50-75 carbs per day sounds doable for me. Just making a daily meal plan for less than 20 total carbs stressed me to the max...much less trying to eat that way. Thanks for the encouragement that you are doing well eating low carg, not Keto. Diane
People must understand that you still have to track your calories, or it won’t work. The reason you’re losing weight on a ketogenic diet is because you’re in a calorie deficit below your maintenance amount of calories. Keto is good for sugar control and this will stop your cravings for simple carbohydrates.
I’m so glad I found you today. I have been eating this way of eating for years and lost 100 lbs but only the last 2 yrs I haven’t driven myself off the path. A year ago my doc put me on Ozempic and instead of losing weight I kept gaining. Now I am 20 lbs heavier 😢. The Ozempic also gave me a present of pancreatitis so of course I discontinued it. My blood sugars have been in the 200s while on strict keto with 18 hours IF and resistance exercise. The doc put me on insulin injections and Metformin which I went off of because of sharp pains in my gut and now my fasting glucose is 170ish with dawn phenomenon. I just wish I could find a dr to steer me in the right direction. I really don’t know what to do. I honestly think Ozempic did a number on me tbh.
I hate clickbait titles so much! It's just such a dishonest way of getting views. Then straight to an ad. I don't normally say anything before just leaving but in this case I felt an exception was warranted.
As usual you are so helpful!! Thank you for all this information. I know you are right about the “right” way to do keto. Thank you. I look forward to hearing about Keith in January. Take care.
Thank you for the encouragment. I pray for you and your husband to be healthy and live a great life together. I hope he is healthy. You are quality people.
Thank you so much!
Whole-food, plant-based is the way to go. I lost 45 pounds in three months after switching, and the weight is still gone. I find I am seldom, if ever hungry, I rarely overeat, I have no "up" or "down" days in any way, and I have no fear of developing chronic maladies later in life.
I went to get some blood work done for work for my HSA Account I ate anything I wanted drank a 2L of Mountain dew a day my blood sugar was 199 went I got tested at the Doctor's office he gave me 3 months said if your blood sugar was still high we will talk about medication. I went on a low carb low sugar diet drinking ICE sparkling water. is been a week my blood sugar is now 95 lost 4lbs feel great, don't take afternoon naps anymore after eating. this diet really works!!! its not tough
This was so spot on. Thanks again for another great informative video, Dr. Becky!
I just opened your aluminum link, and after some independent inquiry, I will likely return to purchase the product and maybe the service too.I guess I get a month of the service by purchasing the product that will be helpful to evaluate also.
I Thank You Dr Becky
Excellent video and information Becky! Thank you!
When you said the mid-1900s, whoa! Am I old or what?? 😅
For 3 years, Keto is healing my body post stroke. It's my lifestyle now.
As I have tested various levels & types of carbs, ranging from 150 to less than 30 in a day, it seems that the most helpful element for me is intermittent fasting.
I tend to lose weight and control my weight as long as I’m practicing intermittent fasting.
This doesn’t mean I can binge on carbs without consequences-I tested that too-but I can enjoy them in moderate to lower amounts, balanced with more protein & fats, adequate sleep, and exercise, along with keeping stress low, and achieve satisfying results.
I love your videos. Always nicely done. Keep up the good work. 😉
Becky book called Intermittent Fasting us by far the best cook she ever produced, and on keto and low carb. The recipes, even for a British audience, are fantastic. Her other recipe books I had are too American-like so gave them away. Highly recommend the universal If book woth te navy blue cover. Tosca Beef/Chicken just fab!
Thank you, Rick!
I eat carnivore for breakfast and a light keto dinner if I'm actually hungry. I went keto for a while, but got totally sucked into the "keto junk food" thing; went carnivore for a few weeks to give me some perspective, and added back green veggies. I missed those more than the cookies, etc., and green veggies basically go in one end and out the other anyway. Love the simplicity of it.
Its WONDERFUL to hear Keith is doing well!
.....Merry Christmas....
Thank you, Bruce! Merry Christmas!
I agree 100%. I lost 100+ pounds on keto around 2017. The thing that made me try it was there was no "guru" or marketed products at the time. No keto bars etc that they have now. I couldnt believe it. My entire life overweight from a very young age and i felt like i cracked the matrix. I remember doing blood work with my doctor before. I was pre diabetic and all the stuff that comes along with that. I visited him to get blood work again and he couldnt believe it. Every number was perfect. He asked me what i did and i said i eat bacon and eggs lol. He thought i was joking. Keto works and the people that "fail" on keto or say it doesnt work are the ones probably buying the "keto" protein powder/bars/cookies etc. Congrats on your husbands amazing progress!
@rosie-cott, Meat is expensive but health is more important. When I’m spending money, I ask myself “is this protein and low carb vegetables?” I find myself putting some things back. In store and online shopping. My diet and my family’s nutrition is most important to me.
This video provides valuable insight. A few weeks ago I thought to myself that I needed to get back to "old" keto, so I bought the original 1972 Atkins book. I find reading it as I go helps me stay focused, even though I know the info.
Yay! Great video! I’m going to check out the Lumen device. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing my two fav drs in the upcoming video!❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻
Great! Thanks for your comment!
Thanks Dr Becky - Excellent. We love you & Keith. God bless you and Merry Christmas ❤🎄
Merry Christmas!
I do keto for 6 days and have a cheat on Saturdays
It’s worked for 7 years.