The #1 Thing that STOPS You From Losing Belly Fat: Not Sugar or Carbs
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Find out why you can’t lose belly fat. Hint: it might not be sugar!
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0:00 Introduction: Why can’t I lose belly fat?
1:05 The #1 thing that will stop you from losing belly fat
1:20 Is alcohol keto-friendly?
2:50 How alcohol causes belly fat
4:10 The truth about alcohol benefits
4:25 Other problems with alcohol
7:18 Action steps
9:50 Learn more about how to get rid of belly fat!
Let’s talk about why you can’t lose belly fat. If you’re exercising, doing keto and intermittent fasting, and you still can’t get rid of belly fat-this may be why.
One of the top things that will stop you from losing belly fat is alcohol consumption.
You may have heard of keto-friendly wine or that pure alcohol is keto-friendly. Pure alcohol is not a carb or sugar and doesn’t directly increase your blood sugar or insulin. However, indirectly, it can create severe insulin resistance.
Liver cells treat alcohol like poison and try to get rid of it. The toxicity of the alcohol injures the liver cells and can even kill them. During this process, you develop fat in the liver cells, which can lead to a fatty liver.
With a fatty liver, you can also experience inflammation and scarring in the liver. Chronic inflammation and scarring can then cause cirrhosis and increase your risk of liver cancer and other liver problems.
Alcohol also blocks your ability to burn fat. Don’t expect to burn fat for 48 to 72 hours after alcohol consumption. It’s a source of empty calories and depletes important nutrients.
You’ve probably heard that there are certain benefits of drinking alcohol in moderation. But, recently, they’ve found that was only a marketing tactic, and there are no benefits to drinking alcohol.
Alcohol also has negative effects on other parts of the body, including:
• The brain
• The endocrine system
• The gut microbiome
• The heart
• Estrogen production in men (increases estrogen and decreases testosterone)
It’s crucial to realize the negative effects of alcohol and consider the real reasons you’re drinking alcohol, like stress. Many natural things can help you reduce stress. If you can’t give up alcohol, try diluting it with sparkling water.
If you take milk thistle before drinking, it can help protect the liver against poison and can help support the liver. Kombucha tea with low amounts of sugar is also a great alternative to alcohol and gives you a nice, relaxed feeling.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain how alcohol can stop you from losing belly fat. I’ll see you in the next video.
Anybody else relieved that Dr. Berg said “Alcohol” instead of “coffee”?! 😅 Love my morning ☕️
Don’t worry,that’s tomorrows drink you won’t be able to have
I woulda preferred giving up the coffee.
Not at all, lol. I’ve been a “beer nerd” the better part of 2 decades while serving in the military. Never struggled with belly fat or fat at all because of my consistency in the gym. When I met my wife, she was always baffled at my pizza and beer consumption despite my small size (5’7” 165-171lbs and muscular). However, I must admit that staring at 40 in 90 days has pushed me far closer to 171 and above than just barely hitting 160 10 years ago. I went alcohol free and keto for a week and dropped 17 lbs. I’ve never been without abs, but seeing the number difference on the scale and the definition in my obliques made me realize that beer might have to be pushed to a weekend only activity, lol. I’m still ready to let it go entirely, though🤷🏾♂️
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Age 42, never had alcohol or cigarettes in my life. I saw it destroy lots of family members in my youth and friends as I aged. Prayers for those wanting to be free from these poisons.
The people you do alcohol and cigs with; the only time you have a good time with them is when your paying at a restaurant. If you missed out on that tough lesson; I submit to you - you didn't miss anything good. Congratulations on the good life choices.
And I hope you do realize you missed out on a lot of learning about yourself on the other hand. I hope you have managed to let go of control in some other way and that this fixation with being the most grown up around does not come from something someoneelse made you become.
Moderation my friend
It's smart and self-protective to avoid destructive substances. A person doesn't miss out on an opportunity for growth and learning, by opting out of self-harm in the first place. That would be like saying a law-abiding person missed out on growth and learning they would have gotten if they had been a criminal and then reformed... sheer lunacy.
@@stickfeeling That's what you call excessive drinking. Why would you want to drink that much and destroy your body especially at 43? At the same age, I like a drink but I'm conscious about my health and want to be in good health for my kids and not have kidney failure by 50.
I’m alcohol free for almost 2 weeks. It’s tough but I’m pushing through 😩
It will get easier to live without alcohol with each passing week. Since being alcohol-free allows you considerably more flexibility to think and be open-minded, even though alcohol makes you joyful, the natural pleasure increases exponentially. and for a person, that is the greatest joy! continue on, my friend.
Stay strong. You will success!
where are you from?
I strongly suggest herbal teas, they really helped me
Wow that's amazing!
good for you. 16 sober years here, still alive. 16 years of finally enjoying life and everything is not everybody elses fault any more. 😊
Former alcoholic here. The best thing I ever did was stop drinking 8 years ago. It not only impacted my physical health, but my mental health. It's especially hard to stop drinking in Australia where it seems that no social event is complete without alcohol - and any excuse for a drink will do. Here, people are expected to drink. Which is why I'm proud that I've stayed alcohol free for so long now. I don't miss it at all and I feel so much better - physically and mentally. 😃
I remember the olden days of a case of beer a day. Now it's just been replaced with wine that's still empty carbs
Happy for you m8! Really 😊.
Good for you.
STRONG. I admire people like you
Amen ! 8 Years here too. Had it bad, now everything is so much better.
Well, I was born in Italy in a farm family. My parents produced their own wine and enjoy it till the last day of their life (both well over 90 years old). Moderation, life-style, healthy diet, and low stress rate make the real difference. I have never seen my parents carrying any sign of overgrown belly. However, I yet wish to thank you for your extremely helpful videos that I and will certainly keep watching.
Yes, exactly, moderation ; a little red wine is good for the body. I can also attest to what you say about family shape.
The Mediterranean diet, even an impoverished one as my Italian great grandmother had, is probably better than what most people eat today here in UK.
In Italy, everything fresh, locally sourced , making own breads & pasta, fish treated as rare delicacy. Love the open markets they have.
So glad I met my great Nonna back in 1975 ~ she was 101years old then & lived to be 103. Bless her 🙏🏻
Even though I don't drink alcohol, have muesli/fruit breakfast & 1 meal a day, I'm starting to have the "middle problem" the Doctor talks of. I feel I'm letting the family side down!
Wish I lived in Italy now, I found it so inspiring ; the Sunshine & relaxed way of life, less stress & good old fashioned family values.
My heart is still there. Best wishes 🙂
I think the key phrase in your post is “they produced their own wine”. My mother used to make her own wine and it was wonderful. What they call wine sold here is a chemical brew mass produced. Same with beer and the food.
Exactly. No one ever speaks about the serotonin that a glass of wine will give you that is so good for your body and mind.
I’m French currently living in the UK and used to live in the USA. The worst diet/life style is the American one, even when shopping in healthy supermarkets (Whole Foods) and cooking from scratch. There’s sugar added to everything and portions are bigger, including in a Mars bar.
Most likely because they have healthy livers to begin with. It is when the liver isn't functioning optimally, that it will convert the alcohol to fat storage.
@@suzycat2026if a little is good, more must be even better 🤣 Yes? please say yes 😂 just kidding of course
40 days free today. Today was especially hard for some reason. Came across this video at just the right time. Thank you. I hope this gets easier
Thank you doctor for being a doctor who genuinely wants to help people by discussing the truths behind well-being.
This is spot on. A few years back, my wife tried to go Keto and could not lose weight. I told her it had to be all the wine she was drinking. Fast forward to today, she quit drinking cold turkey a year ago and recently tried Keto again. In 2.5 months, she's down 20 pounds.
None of this surprises me. Berg has it right.
I don't drink any alcohol and I still have a big tire around my waist
@@juliatugyi8285 do you have estrogen dominance or thyroid disorder?
I stopped glass night wine 2 months ago.
No changes in weight at all
@@juliatugyi8285 Probably because you eat too much and don't get enough exercise. Even if you eat clean foods, you'll still be fat if you eat too much of it and don't burn it off through activity. Alcohol and carbs just exacerbate things.
I lost 30 lbs and drank lots of tequila. 🤷🏽♀️
I found that carb cravings and alcohol cravings are just about identical. Quitting carbs made it so much easier to quit alcohol.
Really ? For someone that never likes alcohol, it's really interesting.
When I was a type 2, I drank to make myself feel better. Diabetes will make feel like crap.
It was very same for me, and I had 6 tall boys a day and I have been off carbs and sugar for almost two months and I don't even think about beer
i drink light beer almost daily and i still lose weight including belly fat while doing keto. i don't know what DR berg is talking about. maybe it's just the individual i don't really know but im proof so you can't refute me. i believe it's HOW MUCH you drink. i drink about on averge 3 cans of light beer like Coors light or Modelo Oro a week. as for wine i drink it occasionally but in very small proportions. im still losing weight INCLUDING belly fat. my stomach is almost flat. i went from 195lbs to currently 172lbs in just 2-3months!!! KETO does work but i also drink light beer so not sure what Dr berg is talking about
@@badboy-gn8futhat amount of alcohol consumption results in definable brain shrinkage, raises blood pressure immediately, decreases testosterone, an agent for cancers. More and more studies show their are not any benefits, just detriments of consuming alcohol. It’s a poison, play safely with the body you were given.
Prayers for continued success to people who stopped drinking and prayers to the families that lost loved ones due to alcohol.
I quit drinking alcohol about 3 and a half years ago. Lockdown enabled me to tackle the first stretch without social pressure, which I felt lucky about at the time. Really the best decision I’ve ever made and I don’t look back. My skin improved, my weight improved, my mental health improved and so did my general approach and feeling towards life and those around me. Recommend it as a life choice for anyone and everyone
Good for you my man. You're not kidding about the skin thing too. You don't realize how it affects your skin, hair, and even eyes, until you stop for a couple weeks.
keep going 👍
Well done you!!!
I have been an alcoholic for about 12 years, and recently stopped. Still fighting cravings, and came across this video at the perfect time. A great reminder why I needed to stop and STAY stopped.
Good for you!!! Sending you good vibes ❤️
Strong. Respect! keep going!
You got this 💪
Join A.A. There’s your solution
That’s amazing! Your body must be thanking you. More resolve to you. 👍🏽
52 days sober today. Thank you Dr.Berg, videos like these keep me on track!
Wonderful! Keep up the good work!
Congratulations 🎉
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Well done bud ❤ re Ad your comment from Scotland 🏴
Wow the doc congratulated you 😅
One of the many perks for me after I stopped drinking was being able to get back into church on Sunday morning because before I was to hungover from Sat nights. I'll never go back.
That's wonderful
Another outstanding video. Thank you so much.
My only complaint with losing all this weight, and getting toned is the money I've spent on a whole new wardrobe. 36 waist to 32/31. Fitted button downs, new shoes, etc. Walking on air is empowering. Thank you, DR.
Ive saved all my clothes from being skinny. I hope to fit in them again!
Best thing I've ever done was quit drinking. I was a heavy drinker for about 15 years, (about 20oz of whisky EVERY evening, 7 days per week) had my last drink in November last year, so far down 50lbs, which is great, but the real benefit I'm finding is my mental clarity, and how I can deal with stressful situations. I no longer drink to deal with the stress in my life, I deal with the stress head on, fix the stressful situation and move on. Sleeping throughout the night without getting the shakes in the middle of the night is amazing!!!! Honestly, my only regret in quitting drinking, is that I didn't quit years ago, I really wonder where I'd be now if I did quit earlier. I don't miss drinking at all!!!
Wow, thats a lot. Congrats
20oz of whisky EVERY evening ???????
0,6 liter ?????
Congratulations!
Congratulations.
That’s awesome 👏🏼 Continued great health!
Love what you doing sharing the knowledge clicking off-finding another one of your videos since I don’t consume alcohol thanks
I needed to hear this information. Thank you.
You're very welcome.
Ditch alcohol completely and you’ll feel great
I did and I agree. Lost 14kg in 1 year and not only lost weight but my mental health improved massively 😊
Exactly 🙏
I've never drunk alcohol but feel like crap.
@@ellem6050 Start drinking it then.
Easy for you in America you beer sucks
As a 68-year-old female, there are not enough happy face emojis to express my joy of being alcohol-free. I still have a pouch in my belly but no joint inflammation and my brain is so clear. Best thing I EVER did - mentally, physically and spiritually.
Are you a friend of Bill W.
So proud of you God bless you as for myself I am 15 years sober the best thing that could of ever happened to my life . God is good ! ❤️💕💜🌞
@@murielleleblanc4377 I have thyroid disease,take antodepressants,I am alcohol free over 17 yrs yes I am a senior
@@murielleleblanc4377 yes,as saved my life,taught me to live better
It will get easier to live without alcohol with each passing week. Since being alcohol-free allows you considerably more flexibility to think and be open-minded, even though alcohol makes you joyful, the natural pleasure increases exponentially. and for a person, that is the greatest joy! continue on, my friend.
Subhan Allah. The Almighty only forbids things that are harmful to humans. Not only is alcohol a poison, it also destroys families and actively ends lives (drunk driving).
I've never and will never drink alcohol. Alhamdulillah
Thank you for bringing awareness into this important issue Dr.
Sure. I really don't recommend alcohol. Stay safe and healthy.
I’m trying to stop drinking. Great video, some great reasons why I should and I’ll definitely try some of your ideas. Thanks 🙏 👍🏼
Dr.Berg I really want to thank you, you literally changed my life. I lost 120lbs (55kg) in the past year following all your advices on fasting and keto diet. Now is time to build muscles and get stronger. Thanks again!
Congratulations!! 👏
Wow Congrats 👏 🎉❤
Kudos to you! Great job!
Congratulations! 👏👏👏
welldone!!
Yes! Quitting alcohol has been one of the biggest factors in my body transformation. Not to mention my marriage, relationship with my kids and relationships with other people has become 100% better!
I've tried everything for over 2 yrs to lose weight. I'm overweight and in my mid 50's with a lot of belly fat. I started intermittent fasting 1 year ago and lost 10lbs within the 1st 6 months then l plateaued and started gaining again. After watching this video, I realized that of all the things I tried, I did not give up my occasional glass of wine a few days a week. My belly area is just so difficult to shrink and my double chin drives me crazy. My diet is healthy, i am very active, i walk a lot but my weight just does not go down. I decided to just stick with intermittent fasting because it is my last hope. I will stop drinking completely now and see if it makes a change. Thank you.
Dr Berg Thank you so much for your brilliant insights ❤
That is great! thanks so much for your message!
Nearly 8 months completely clean and sober. The most detrimental effect that alcohol had on me was that it made me complacent. Out of that complacency came lethargy, bad diet, and procrastination. Those three things combined kept me from getting under 200lbs. I'm now at a fairly lean 175lbs with little to no diet effort and consistently outside cycling and doing stuff.
Probably the same with heroin or cigarettes on the complacency or procrastination.
@@ouivalerie I smoked for many years, it never made me lazy. Taking opioids will definitely make you complacent.
Good for you! Trust me it gets easier! Sober 2 years.
@Everyone. If you don’t drink alcohol, it’s not just alcohol which keeps the belly fat on. Your body adapts to your diet or an intermittent fasting regime, etc. The answer is to do carb cycling and vary your eating schedule and yes, exercise (HIIT and weight lifting will provide the best benefits).
Eating is the same. All of it is reaching for energy or in the downer drugs too much energy.
My friend, a police officer who owned a bar, gave up alcohol for lent and lost 22 lbs during those four weeks, so he decided to go a bit further. Six months later, he had lost over 50 lbs. He was one to eat healthy and go to the gym often, was very strong, but overweight and he drank a couple of beers every day. Hearing his story helped me to see that any alcohol was likely to be a problem when trying to lose weight. I gave up my red wine at night, and lost 18 lbs in less than 2 months. Game changer!
Did he close-down the Bar?😂
At 66, I stopped smoking. At 67, I started intermittent fasting and eating better to lose some weight. At 68, I have stopped drinking (probably should have done that 2nd). One day it just hit me that for someone who is obese with mild emphysema, intermittent gout (using Mitigare for flare ups), colitis (using Stelara injections every 8 weeks), and sleep apnea (using Bi-Pap for 8 years), I wasn't doing my part. (Talk about a light bulb going off!) If I wanted to enjoy what years I had left as happy and healthy as I could be, rather than in pain, disease, at Doctor's offices or the hospital, I needed to do my part! I needed to cut out the smoking, drinking and eat better. And any time I am tempted to regress, I think of this. I don't know where the strength is coming from except, I've been praying a lot for help with these three issues. In any event, "someone" is helping me. I may not be able to reverse all the wear and tear on my body and my conditions, but I continue to feel healthier. To better health, one step at a time.
That's massive dude! Congrats!
I just love you, Eric
I always thought I was being kind to my liver by not drinking and doing drugs. I was actually doing enough damage with the sugar and carbs. Thankfully now I’ve changed my ways. Thanks Dr. Berg!
Drank for 25 yrs and stopped about 7 months ago. I couldve never dreamed of how great I feel now. Im getting fitter by the month and Im so happy it hurts! No anxiety and depression, just all gone. All of my relationships have become so much better. Its the best thing you will ever do for yourself. I started with taking just one night off and the results were so great I kept going
Are you a friend of Bill W.
And you know what!, it gets better & better; 4 years sober here :)
Awesome
Dr. Berg than you so much for all of your informative, practical advice. How much B1 do you recommend before bed? What form is best (or is there only one form)? Thank you!!
Thank you sooooo much for you content, I can’t say this enough!
I've had a fat stomach and love handles all my life. I don't drink alcohol, milk or sugar sodas. I'm 50 years old, 6'-1" and 290. I lifted for power and strength most of my life until I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Now I'm more flab than firm. I call it sturdy fat instead of sloppy fat, HAHA. I started keto about a month ago, so wish me luck.
If you find the trick, let us know.
Good luck dear! I'm sure you will do well and feel better 💗
@@rainicascadia5514 thank you
@@marshaperry5178 certainly will.
I thought i needed this with the title but nope. I do not consume alcohol!! I think for me, it is stress, always pushing myself. Good luck everyone, and thank you, Dr. Berg!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Same here, I don't drink alcohol either.
@HeleneNutrientsRich oh, I know they do! 😃 Thank you, Helene!
@@EddyWoon 👍 😃
Well if it’s alcohol neither of us drink wine, but that still leaves us with our bellies 😂 we don’t have sugar or carbs, we don’t drink sodas either, so what next do you suggest, please.
Same here I do not drink alcohol or sodas ! Just water or coffee
Great video as always. Really glad you brought up kombucha as that's all I really drink. Well, for hard kombucha its typically like one can, twice a week. With that being said, could kombucha screw up your guts microbiome?
Interesting video. I would be interested in your opinion on seed oils
Alcohol also has negative effects on other parts of the body, including:
• The brain
• The endocrine system
• The gut microbiome
• The heart
• Estrogen production in men (increases estrogen and decreases testosterone)
Thank you Dr Berg!
@@Fatima.ameen3drink grape juice instead...a lot better without alcohol poisoning 😅
@@muhammadnizamuddin2084 bruh u aint gonna get alcohol poisoning from drinking a glass of wine maybe if u drink a few bottles tho
@@frederik666 it begin with a glass, then without you even realize it..end up drinking a lot
@@muhammadnizamuddin2084 One is too many and a thousand is not enough.
thank you fidel
My husband used to be a big drinker, but now rarely drinks after I explained that the body sees alcohol as a poison. I've known alcoholics who looked 60 when they were 40, even without the belly. If it's doing that on the outside, imagine what it's doing on the inside.
That’s why I don’t drink as often as I used to. Going on 34 soon and I look and feel like I’m in my early twenties
Good job intervening! I will redouble my efforts to help them.
When you gave the warning about potentially clicking off the video, my immediate reaction was to tune in even fuller than I was already. I'm on your side lol.
That edit was epic!
Hey Dr Berg! 40lbs down! I’m still in disbelief! I quit sugar instantly after listening to your videos. No more depression! I don’t drink alcohol at all. Thank God I don’t have that addiction!
Awesome news! Congratulations!
Good job. Keep up the good work. Would you like to share your Keto/ IF success story on my website? I'd be happy to see your story there. Feel free to upload your story here: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story
@@Drberg Dr Berg, this was so informative! A great aspect to understand WHY people in ancient times drank alcohol was because alcohol kills germs & bugs! They didn't have water filtration & delivery like we do today! Thanks so much!
My friend Said to me one day When I make cookies, cakes, tarts something with sugar my kids are restless more aggressive, negative depressive they fight more that Day and other day I observed manygtimes The same thing happened
@@polmken wow!
Oh, no problem there for me! I don’t drink 🙌🏾
He's right. In social setting it's exhausting to hear people say: "Come on, have one!". I haven't had a drink in over 2 years so I've decided to not attend most parties that I get invited to.
I'm 52 in gym 5 am 4 days a week and in best shape of my life. I have a good diet and combine heavy resistance with cardio at the end of a session. I enjoy a drink at weekends with family and friends. It is what works best for each individual I find. Thanks for the info though
Thank you so much for all that you do to get us all healthy. I was one of those heavy drinkers, for many years, and developed NAFLD. I started Keto, and had some success. I lost some weight, my BP went down, and my sugar went down. Through this, I was still drinking, in moderation. Once I stopped drinking altogether, now I am noticing subtle changes. My fasting sugars still run about 105-110, but I know it takes time. Today marks 179 days of sobriety, and I am still committed to getting healthy, and staying sober. Thanks for the help!❤
Congratulations 🎉 on your 179th sobriety ❤
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hope I'll be right behind you. You give me hope!
@@angelavannucci503 it took many years, and many tries to get to this point. I had many failures, believe me. Just don't give up!
Congratulations!!! I found Dr Berg when my fasting glucose was 148 in January of this year. I got to 5.8 A1C in 16 weeks from that starting point. Who knew?
Keep going. Stay encouraged.
I quit drinking years ago, and the sugar cravings skyrocketed like crazy and never stopped. AND sugar is so much more commonplace, accepted, and forced on you at every opportunity -- especially in America, and especially in the South.
So sugar, carbs, and alcohol are basically ugly step-triplets that could (in theory) be enjoyed in extreme moderation but will actually ruin your life.
Even 30 gr. of wine ?
Extreme moderation? What the hell does that mean?
@@bobbybeasely6915 Very little.
@@bobbybeasely6915 Moderation that snowboards without a helmet
Question,... if your in the Gym, you stopped all the above mentioned intake products especially alcohol, and your working out, what kond of fat do you burn, during that process? Thanks fir answering. Have a blessed day. Keep good and healthy. ❤
Thank you Dr. Berg. I am a subscriber now sir. I need this information
You're very welcome, thanks for subscribing!
So I can't drink wine anymore? I usually drink wine one day a week
I've had friends tell me that "Having just one drink is not going to hurt you." I'll respond, "It's not going to help me, either. So why bother?"
This information is Truth. I am 7 months sober 🥳, I quit alcohol and diet sodas, then a couple months later started limiting carbs, cut out added sugar, then started intermittent fasting (16:8). I have lost 14 lbs. so far. I think my loss has been gradual because I drank for so many years. Quitting alcohol has been one of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made. Alcohol only temporarily helps with anxiety, it makes it worse in the long run. ☮️ Peace be with you all ❤
Keep up the good work!!
@@lorygarcia7980 Thank you 😊
I commented on your video 7 weeks ago when I was 77 kg ! Now Im 68 kg ! I followed your tips and learned so much from you ! Thanks a lot Doctor❤
Thank you so much for mentioning vitamin B1. I stopped drinking months ago but still suffered with insomnia. Taking a B1 pill at bedtime has made the difference. I had never heard of this before so thank you!
Dr. Berg, 2 questions;
1) Isn't stopping alcohol cold turkey for an alcoholic, dangerous?
2) Isn't Red wine (Malbec) good for the eyes, because of Resveratrol? Like a daily, 1-finger measure.
Thank you in advance for your response.
From my personal experience, this fact is IRREFUTABLE.
No matter how I gained weight on my body sometimes, I always had a washboard flat stomach -- permanently. I was known for my flat stomach....until, at 37 years old, I started drinking alcohol.
I gained 25kg in two years and for the first time in my life, I had a lower belly problem.
Last year, I dropped 16 kg in 6 months because I stopped drinking.
So many health channels discuss everything under the sun, but they never touch on the devastating effects of alcohol. It is some kind of enigmatic phantom that nobody wants to blame, because most people love a drink or two.
You do know how big the alcohol industry is? The losses from this video might get some companies bankrupt within a year. And sure, it's so much fun (and easy) drinking.
Same. Except the stopping part. Don't even consume that much, just super-sensitive to everything. Maybe later...
It’s the calories, dude
💯 my problem. Social drinking with my husband is what kills me. He loves to drink and I tag along and it’s so awkward asking for water or a pop. Everyone thinks I’m pregnant or brings up WHY aren’t you drinking. Ugh. I’ve been lowering my alcohol intake and have lost nearly 20lbs. Would like to eliminate it almost complete 🎉
Make up some excuse like tolerance problems… or a 90 day challenge. I would do kombucha but the residual sugar in the commercial products is still excessive. Been making my own ‘sprite’ with just club soda and fresh squeezed lemon and lime
Just say "no thanks I can't drink" then make up a excuse like "I'm on a health journey" or I can't "I'm on medication my dr says I can't". Often at parties I drink water with lemon and people think it's vodka ! Now days most people don't care too much. I actually think it's rude people ask why you're not drinking
I mean just be honest? Its none of their business if they agree or disagree with what you're doing
Dont drink mixed drinks
Order a ginger beer 😅
You've hit the bullseye ! The WCTU would love you .
Love these videos, thankyou.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoy them!
My niece (37) died two weeks ago from her alcoholism. The thing is none of us knew she was an alcoholic. She was extremely high functioning and she was what seemed addicted to exercising. She was very fit. 100 lbs on her 5'4 frame. She never seemed tired and never missed work. Hiked everyday too before work. Then in a blink of an eye she was 20 lbs heavier. It happened so fast. She died from heart failure. The doctor said she was in liver failure but refused help. There was no jaundice. Not even on the day of her death which was like everyday for her, she was up, got herself ready, fixed her hair applied her makeup, did her hike, went to work, came home did her evening workout,. sat down and died. How is that possible??? The only thing that changed quickly was the weight gain.The doctor told her she needed to stop cold turkey, she was on her third day cold turkey. I think this is what killed her. From what I've heard a long time full blown alcoholic cannot go cold turkey. How I wished she'd reached out to me. How I wish I'd known. She was like my daughter. she even called me momma. I rarely ever saw her drinking and when she did, in front of me it was never excessive. As a person who has never touched any kind of alcohol when I see people drinking I pay attention, because I'm usually wondering what do they get out of it. My dad was a drunkard. A very violent one. I'm having a hard time with her loss and I wonder how was I so blind.
I am so sorry. Prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Sad to say, that Dr. was wrong in telling an alcoholic to quit cold turkey. This is also how Jerry Garcia passed. It's necessary to slowly detox when the body is overloaded with toxins...May your family find peace in this time. 🙏
So heartbreaking. My condolences to you.
When you are an alcoholic, you never stop cold turkey, as it can cause seizures and kill you. Always detox in a hospital!!! They can do things to help you and detox safely.
Sorry to hear that. Two people I personally know died from too much alcohol: my uncle (at 64) and a neighbor (53). They lived normal live to outsiders. No aggressions, no social distancing. My uncle went to the doctor because of a hurting stomach and the doctor told him his liver was failing and he would die in few weeks latest. He went to a store bought several bottles hard alcohol and drank for a last time. That was a month ago.
8 months sober here, it's hard to adjust but is possible! Alcohol is poison, pure and simple. glad to see your message is getting out there, I used to just ignore it before but no more. Many thanks (and congrats to everyone who's already sober or fighting to get there) - Keep at it x
Keep at it brother
Well I guess it's HARAM in Islam for a reason
@@kayjr9795 Apologies for my ignorance, had to look up what that meant - sound advice in my opinion x
@@TraineeHuman you are good, nothing to apologize for mate we all learn new things everyday
Well done my brother. All the way from London, United Kingdom. I've just passed 4 months. Wish I never touched the stuff but we can only look forward. I don't miss it at all and I'm starting to remember what it was like when I never drank also in my 20s! Almost a year for you now.
Great information Doc! I remember when I first switched to a Paleo diet to address auto immune issues I was having. Not to lose weight. Along with this I quit drinking for a while because I read about the adverse effects it can have on your gut biome. The fat melted away even though I was eating a ton of food everyday.
you the best Doc thanks!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words.
I’ve cut nearly all carbs and sugar. Stopped alcohol. I’m eating eggs, meat and some vegetables . Not feeling desperate for food.
Lost 6 kg / 13 lbs in the past 3 weeks.
I’m on the same diet I add berries in my diet tho I’m down 20 in 3 week! KEEP GOING WE GOT THIS 💪🏽💯
Dr. Berg, this video is spot on! I have insulin resistance, fatty liver and a high BMI. I've been losing weight, and recently reached a plateau. Over the past few months, I noticed that after every weekend, I showed a 7-10 Lb. weight gain that took all week to get rid of.
I go out with friends every weekend, and we have drinks with supper. After watching this video, I know why this is happening. I didn't drink last weekend, and noticed that I didn't gain the 7-10 Lbs. I actually started to see my scale move the other way. Because of this video, it all makes sense. Thank you again!
it was all water not fat
... as though retaining 10 pounds of water is perfectly healthy? As though recognizing the factor that's causing the water retention and getting rid of it, isn't something to celebrate?
@@curiouscat3384 I'll explain it for you, the extra weight they gain over the weekend will be water, if i have a lapse and eat carbs its usually over the weekend, i can put 5/7 lbs on easily. That is water, takes about 3 days for it to go
@@curiouscat3384 ffs is it really too complicated for you to understand. They put weight on, its water NOT fat , it then goes. If you cant understand that get an adult to explain it to you, its not me insulting them its explaining what happens.
Thank you I needed to hear this
Glad to help!
Very interesting. Thank you.
Most welcome!
I was able to lose a lot of weight on keto while drinking on the weekends , but when I completely stopped drinking, I got under 10 % body fat and my waist is only 32.5 inches. I m leanest I’ve ever been. I very much agree with Dr. Berg alcohol is a major road block to weight loss.
I’m totally fine.
I drink pretty much every 2 days and I’m fine.
I’m in good shape.
If you think quitting is the best choice for you, do it.
If this helps you achieve your goal, do it.
Live your life, as long as you’re happy. That’s all that matters!
Cheers everybody 🥂
trouble is if you gave everything up what would the point be ,well said cheers
Your happiness isn't all that matters... thats living selfishly.
I drink maybe a few ounces of whiskey on a Friday occasionally. I’m in great shape as well. I think this vid is geared towards daily or almost daily drinkers Id imagine
@@johnclaudetaylor5224 yup thats where i come in ,trouble is this is all ideal world stuff and the world is not ideal
Just curious, how old are you? It's a lot easier to drink and not gain weight when you're in your 20s and 30s.
Thank you for mentioning Kombucha, I brew my own. I go from on alcohol to off. I stopped for Lent and continued it for 150 days. I need to quit again , thx for the chat. I am on keto OMAD losing weight and slender belly, I'm at 17% body fat for a female and have very skinny stomach but I dont want fatty liver. I walk and lift weights 2 times a week. My german shepherd and I walk alot.
Awesome video. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
I was on the verge of turning into Type 2 Diabetic. Started intermittent fasting, stopped alcohol, turned vegan...your videos and wisdom are the greatest motivation. I lost 10 Kgs of weight in 3 months. No digestive issues, No BP, Diabetic free NOW. Thank you Dr. Eric.
Why would you want to be a vegan? That's just asking for health problems down the road. You're missing out on tons of essential nutrients. Carnivore is your best bet for dealing with diabetes and keeping weight off
I do the similar things, it works, but if u not going full vegan, u can consider keto
@baconcraving3259 Obviously not if he got rid of his diabetes by being vegan. Let's not forget how much crap they put into meat as well. Fruits and vegetables are the main sources of nutrients vs. bacon
I'm not Dr. Berg, but as a prior vegan, can tell you that for ME, it just didn't work and I actually damaged my liver extensively because of it. (Ended up with NASH) I've never felt as good as I do now on Ketovore/Carnivore, and I'm losing weight and healing! If you're vegan for moral reasons, I understand, but if you're vegan for health, I want to encourage you to continue to watch Dr. Berg's videos as he goes into why Veganism is NOT healthy. I wish you the best in your health journey!
Liars.If you had no BP you would be desd
I haven’t drank alcohol since I started my personalized diet plan 5 months ago, I’ve lost almost 40lbs. Gone from 205 to 165 and I’m still losing weight, gaining muscle, and increasing the amount of food I’ve been eating incrementally as of late.
Please share your secret
Very good video for those with addiction genes, especially not being able to say NO to alcohol. You seem to talk to men with beer belly not 90% of women who actually do not drink a drop of alcohol per year.
Dr. Berg, what are your thoughts on Non-alcoholic brew? I quit drinking alcohol months ago and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Many immediate improvements in physical and mental health. I drink a couple of cans of Non-alcoholic brew a few evenings a week to kill that urge for alcohol. I can still enjoy my evening reading, time with family, exercise, etc. - the things that alcohol severely interfered with.
As always, an exceptional video presented with clarity and packed with useful, science based information. I started doing intermittent fasting and keto prior to the COVID pandemic following your guidelines regarding time restricted eating. My diet has always been pretty healthy but I was carrying around more weight than I wanted. I dropped from 209 pounds at 6'1" to 193 in about 6-8 weeks. Looked better, felt much better, slept better, stopped snoring and had to add some new clothes to my wardrobe. I like wine and was a 2 glass with dinner guy almost every night for years. Not abusive in any way, just liked how it complimented food. I decided to experiment with giving up alcohol for a week. That led to 2, then 3, then a month and it's now been 2 years and 6 months. The weight started to shred off after the third week and I now weigh 174 pounds with body fat content at 15% and have been stable without fluctuation. My waist measurement went from 38" to 33" and I can almost see an ab 6 pack if I look really hard! I've not had my testosterone levels checked (it was low when I was last tested years ago, I'm in my early 70's) but I do know my estrogen levels must be much lower because my man boobs disappeared! 👍👍👍 It's interesting to see the reaction when I run into people I haven't seen in a long time. It usually goes something like "you look great, how did you do that?" I'll often send them your Guide to Intermittent Fasting and Keto. Many have taken my lead and have made some really positive changes, including some Type II diabetics who now have normal labs. And you've added quite a few new subscribers as a result. I don't know how you manage to keep adding so much content so frequently, but thank you for doing what you do.
Good for you man. Inspiring.
The moment he mentioned wine I clicked the like button. I made a lot of sacrifices in regards to what I eat and when I eat, started intermittend fasting 2 years ago, etc... The last thing I need to do is stop drinking wine! It's good to hear it from someone else, especially someone who really knows what he's talking about. Thx, Doc!
This makes so much sense.
As a physician of almost 40 years, you are partly correct here. Those that have a NAFL or MFL is a different fat than subcutaneous fat. Most people today have obese belly fat from long term carb and sugar in the diet. The strict keto diet or carnivore diet will help reduce this organ fat and recover the NAFL. If they are drinking ANY alcohol they are not doing keto. It is also important for them to fast 12 hours per day which includes sleep time.
Would really love a video explaining this advice. It really seems to be a game changer for people that can't get rid of that fat even though they don't drink alcohol.
Lots of sugar in alcohol
Thank you for speaking up about "belly fat". There are the two kinds going on and the video wasn't explicit on which kind he was referencing. And for example, he may be describing visceral fat while the animation is showing subcutaneous fat. Drives me crazy!
What a great lecture, soft voice, cultured speaker, nice pace, and informative content - as opposed to the mass of semi-literate histrionics out there. Thank you Eric!
Good on ya mate, good stuff
Happy you found it useful! Be well!
Great video !
Awesome, thank you so much!
I never intended to ditch alcohol but it just happened after a few years on keto 😂 the funny part that here in Mediterranean a good wine is considered a part of life so I thought that social gatherings would be a problem… it turns out nobody cares what you drink as long as everyone is happy and enjoying themselves
ALL THAT IS A LIE I SEE THESE FAT MEDITERRANEAN FOLKS BIG LEGS STOMACH!. THE FACTS ARE THESE ARE NAMES THAT NEVER EXITED THEY ARE BABYLONIANS, SAUDI ARABIANS, YEMENI. SO ALL THESE FOODS DOES VERY LITTLE WE WILL ALWAYS FIND A DEBATE ON WHAT'S GOOD & NOT
Good advice
This is me! I eat fairly well and I excersize regularly. I lost 50 pounds but then plateaued and I've been there for the last 3 months. I knew it was the wine and I was drinking a lot. I recently weaned myself off because while I've slimmed down elsewhere, I cannot get rid of this belly so I stopped. Thanks for making this video. I remember the times when I couldn't drink for a month, my stomach started to shrink and I wasn't even working out at those times so the wine is the culprit.
Have you seen any changes?
Another great & actionable video. I actually knew this about alcohol/wine years ago and the reason I gave it up - cost/benefit was just not worth the consequences…thanks for sharing…
I've drank almost every day for 16 years now.. I'm a pretty slim woman, but the only place I really get chubby is my belly and under my chin... trying hard to stop drinking again recently. Living in Vegas is tough, alcohol here is 24/7 and very widely accepted socially here. People drink on the streets and on city buses even.. its not uncommon to see. It's so easy to obtain, it's also 2$ or less for a beer, obtainable for even the poorest people. All my friends drink too.. not good!!! I want to try AA.. so far I have 10 days sober and I feel GREAT! Gonna try to go as long as I can, guys! This is motivation as well! Great video thanks Dr Berg! 🙂😊
It is the biggest difficulty of all of us, losing belly fat. What a great video.😉👍
dr. berg is an absolute genious and positive influence. keep it up dr the world appreciates you i know i do🙏❤
Good info, thx!
Glad it helped!
Great info and videos. I don’t drink and am a gym rat and runner. I found chronic stress experienced in the last year and cortisol to be a problem for weight gain. While I avoid all sugar and eat Whole Foods, no meat; the effects of chronic stress cannot be overlooked. Great video.
How do you get chronic stress? Is it your job?
Yes. Work, loss of a loved one as well as as health issues or worry can contribute to chronic anxiety. In turn the body never has an opportunity to recover. Higher levels of cortisol as a result can cause weight gain and also inflammation throughout the body. Workouts, running etc as well as eliminating stressors in your environment can be extremely helpful.
I don't ever drink and the belly fat is still there, so much stress...
@@anaareasfodor No one will ever address that, they are always trying to point to something as being the cause of belly fat, in this case ,alcohol, yet here you are, you dont drink alcohol but you have belly fat?
Totally agree with this. Last year I went on keto with some fasting, and stopped drinking for 6 monhts. Lost a bunch of weight, felt great, my beer gut was pretty much gone (not 100% but would be gone had i continued). This year, went back on keto with some fasting, but had some low carb beers once in a while. Not seeing the same results in terms of my gut. Need to eliminate alcohol to see the best results. Plus alcohol has so many other bad effects for me such as hampering sleeping, spiking rest heart rate, etc.
Another excellent video!
Glad you liked it!
Wow, this is a surprise and luckily I don't drink wine or much alcohol. I've lost 24kg's to reach my target weight in under 5 months and very happy with my weight and health.
Well done Mary.
Thank you so much, Dr Eric. Another of your videos that I will return to on a regular basis to reinforce my giving up alcohol. I've dieted and worked out in the past, lost weight, got reasonably ripped in the chest, arms and legs, but always puzzled why it had less effect on my belly fat. I realised it was my alcohol intake by accident when I went on a keto diet. I stopped alcohol completely on keto, not because I knew anything about what's in your video, but because I knew if I drank carb free alcohol, I would get the munchies and eat a load of carbs. After a couple of months on keto and without going to the gym (although I enjoy running for 3-4 miles several times a week) I noticed a big reduction in my belly fat. 4 months on keto so far and at the age of 67, my belly fat has as good as vanished. Until your video, I just presumed I would go back to hitting the booze once I reached my preferred weight or when I went on vacation, but that won't happen now. My life with alcohol is over forever. Bless you.
I have always thought wine was ok ... and even has health benefits in moderation.... thank you so much for educating me so I can get the results I want with my health!
Excellent video! Can you comment on whether it’s true that tequila has less negative affects than other alcohol because the agave plant manufacturing process somehow does not allow your body to break it down like it does regular alcohol and wine? True or false?
He's so damn right. I started gaining weight and all those weight were my stomach. This is just few months of drinking beer continuously. I'm quitting this second. Thank you.
I quit alcohol, kept my terrible diet and lost 10 pounds in a month and a half. I’ve been sober for 3 and a half months now and the cravings still occasionally pop up, but I feel so much better now.
I’m now trying to improve my overall diet.
Hi Dr Berg! I have been following intermittent fasting (6/18) with a 1500 calorie daily restriction for 3 weeks now. I have one beer a week on Saturdays when I allow myself to eat more freely but still stay under 2k calories. (I’m an active middle aged adult male). I’ve been following Saturdays with a 24-36hr fast. Do I need to just cut the 1 beer out entirely, or maybe fast the day before my cheat day instead? Your point about the body not burning fat for up to a couple of days has me concerned that I may be retarding my weight loss, and I definitely have a good amount of belly fat.
Thanks for your videos! I appreciate all the information.