#1 Absolute Best Way To Stop Sugar Cravings

[@drekberg]

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[@ProgressiveEconomicsSupporter]

Dear Sten, would you please consider an episode on the roles of fructose and URIC ACID on metabolic syndrom, fat storage, weight gain, diabetes insulin rsistence and blood pressure via NO - not only gout. All of this in context of endogeneously produced fructose from a paleo survival pathway. We humans and also great apes have an about 15 m years old mutation in the enzyme which gets us into trouble with a sofern high fructose diet. Important science was done by: 1. Prof. Richard Johnson, professor at University of Colorado Scool of medicine 2. Dr. David Perlmutter, University of Miami

[@sultanbas5268]

Corporel: I need advices craving against cocaine

[@sultanbas5268]

😊

[@karitahannikainen4734]

Hve started to follow you Dr. SE ab. month ago and will continue! So, thanx ( tackar) ! Cu later, Karita ❤.

[@robertevans1343]

👍🏾 👍🏾

[@kathleen.d.1231]

Sten Ekberg explains everything in a clear and understandable way. He never shames or lectures. He motivates. Thanks Dr Ekberg.

[@AnaLizaDeGuzman-l6w]

Dr. Ekberg explains in a very common,understandable and practical terms.

[@lisahertel2415]

I love he said he was a sugar addict,& he will keep going back to that pint of ice cream. Me,too.

[@junemarie460]

In 1978 when I was very young and so sad being obese in high school I came across a booklet I ordered from one of those supermarket tabloid newspapers. Long story short, I went cold turkey & 0 carbs each day for the 1st week. I felt horrible, but then the 2nd week I ate 10 carbs per day, the 3rd week I ate 20 carbs per day, and so on. I lost 75lbs over summer break easily & by the time I got to eating 70 carbs per day I ended up putting on 2lbs that week. So I learned to keep my carb intake at 70 per day if I wanted to maintain my new sleek & fit body. Afterwards anything processed & fast food tasted like horrible chemicals to me & still does to this day. I actually still have the booklet!

[@wallhagens2001]

That is impressive! So glad you found the way to live healthy early on.

[@debiwillis9045]

What did you eat your first week? Just meat, eggs?

[@richsamuel2922]

So you've basically been hot for 40+ years...

[@junemarie460]

@@debiwillis9045 I was young at 16 and ate many plain hotdogs, hamburgers, hard boiled eggs. Back in the day I drank the only soda I found with 0 carbs which was called Fresca. Later in life I switched to water & homemade teas.

[@dorothygrantham4370]

How interesting that someone back then understood the whole carb-thing. Wow..would love if you remembered who you got that info from. Yay YOU!

[@blueclarity]

Hi, my name is Beth and I'm a sugar addict. I healed my opiate addiction, I can do this too. And quit smoking 🤦‍♀️

[@teriwellborn165]

Amen sister!! I too am a recovered alcoholic, smoker, I feel I can do just about anything !🙏once I quit my those addictions. 18 yr sober 20 yrs off cigarettes

[@lee-anne2353]

Proud of you. We can do anything if we believe.♥️

[@tanthaman]

Junky

[@drekberg]

Thank you @blueclarity. Get into keto low carb first so your body is metabolically flexible. You can do it. 😄

[@BellaBella-jw9ef]

Amazeballs!!

[@Annhienmoingay3333]

Currently you have many dreams, but if one day you are not healthy, you only have one dream, which is to be healthy. Please appreciate your health now.

[@secretsquirrel7300]

Saying the difference between deciding and trying really impacted me. It hit me because I know there were times in my life I decided to do something, and the word "try" was banned from my head.

[@gregscarcella519]

For 4 weeks weeks now, I have been watching your videos 30 minutes before bed every night to get me educated AND keep me motivated to IF and OMAD. I am also following ALL of your steps in ALL of your videos. I have lost 15 fat lbs in 4 weeks and hope to keep this up until I have lost 45-50 fat lbs. Fasting for 18 hours was much easier than I thought it would be. Fasting for 24 hours is getting easier. I am looking forward to my first every 48 hour fast starting today. None of this is easy because I was ALWAYS IN FEAST MODE. BUT I have not cheated once since deciding to make this lifestyle change.

[@ruledbyvenus1859]

I’m a sugar addict. I eat primarily meat and drink black coffee. No dairy. I haven’t had any sugar whatsoever since the new year started and I’m so proud of myself. I increase my fat intake if I get a craving and that’s been working for me. Still working on improving my quality of sleep. May need to ditch the coffee next…

[@kippie80]

I’ve been getting a cold whenever I start drinking coffee again. Been really putting me off coffee! Lent is around the corner, that is when I’d stopped drinking coffee last year.

[@akosh1976]

Coffee doesn't do anything to people...the sugar does and milk does...either drink it black or with heavy cream...that's all

[@christineb.3735]

@@kippie80 Try bulletproof-coffee.

[@--RBuo84]

You are probably pumped up with histamine at this point

[@lifeisgood3995]

I became suspicious that I might be addicted to sugar. So I decided to alter my foods and go on a low carbohydrate diet. I couldn’t t believe the cravings I had by mid-day of day 2!! I felt like a junkie on the hunt for my fix and gave in as soon as I found some old candy. It is an eye-opening experience. I’m thankful for this video to approach this issue.

[@lyndaniel3369]

Sign of intelligence---questioning things. Also, asking more questions. Excellent deduction!

[@Trapz4Dayz]

That’s me and Ghirardelli’s chocolate. Made by the devil.

[@ianmackenzie686]

Like Hank Hill said: There's no sweeter taste than self discipline.

[@wallhagens2001]

What a great show that was. 😂

[@cmiyagi]

I wish this video was made with Hank Hill and Dale Gribble (RIP) with the awesome DR.

[@camiloorsini9674]

Or like they used to tell us in the 90’s: Just say no 🤣 😂 🤣 Food addicts are funny to me. They all pretend like there is something so difficult about not eating enough to feed an elephant.

[@lisadefries6718]

Not entirely convinced I just noshed on some store bought tiramisu …………was yummy……..but if I hadn’t purchased it then I wouldn’t have eaten it and would have had some salad and cheese instead………… being virtuous is its own reward so they say lol

[@kagey03]

Self discipline is a superpower that shows you love and care for yourself enough to achieve your dreams and goals.

[@pokeypickle3]

I convinced a number of people to stop drinking alcohol. No one listens to me when I advised them to give up sugar, cakes, etc. Many are insulted by my suggestion. One even gave me a massive box of chocolates and fruit mince pies as a Xmas present and wanted me to eat there and then. It was many years ago when I stood out as a sore thumb in social gatherings. I will choose social exclusion over poisoning myself just to fit in socially. Don’t care how rude and disrespectful I am, my health will rise above it all.

[@gailcharlton3628]

Well said!

[@pokeypickle3]

@@gailcharlton3628thank you. When I wouldn’t drink many years ago, so many felt insulted and threatened by my stance. Now it’s easier but then people offer me a soft drink (Soda). 🤮 Why are we still in the minority? Are people still brainwashed by multinational food companies in today’s environment?

[@lee-anne2353]

I think Dr Sten will be so proud of you ♥️

[@pokeypickle3]

@@lee-anne2353 thank you. We need more people to spread the message around. We have an uphill battle against multinationals food advertising but we will prevail.

[@kegomoditswemojapele6821]

My sentiments exactly. Well done. 👏👏💪🏿

[@kamrankia5680]

This person, Has cured my bad, ill, tired feelings. I amdiabetic 1 for 40 years, gradually became worst with heart, kidny, faty liver, blindness, feet numbness, etc. since 2month ago doing all he says I have over come insulin dependency, insulin resistance, stablised blood max level 9 sugar. have lots of enery, dont feel tired and sleepy, I feel normal again. Can only say thank u.

[@bejit10]

I’m sure you probably heard this many times before. But, as a radiologist and a fellow physician, I wanted to give you my heartfelt thanks for your video. I believe that you have extended my life with many additional good years. Based on your advice I cut out carbs and eat more fats, in only three months I lost 15-20 lbs, got my triglycerides down to 98 from 200, took my cholesterol down to 150 from 200 and my vldl down to 16 from 40. Plus, my hbh1c has gone down significantly. This in only 3 months! What I find disconcerting is how much bad advice is out there, when there is a whole body of evidence to show that what you recommend actually works. Big pharmaceuticals and food companies have no incentive to recommend what we really should be eating. And, until that changes, we will continue to have a metabolic crisis in this country. It’s very sad. Nevertheless, I am on the right path and I use much of excellent advice you give. Cannot express my thanks enough for what you do!

[@marcamp5450]

Did u ever hear “we are fed by the food industry which pays no attention to health, and treated by the health industry that pays no attention to food”. I agree with what you say. We have been lied to and deliberately misled to the detriment and death of so so many! It’s great to be in the know!

[@Pinkorchid72]

@bejit10 Radiologist here, too. I am a recovering SAD addict. All the misinformation about 3 meals a day and 2 snacks, which prioritizes “complex” carbs have made so many Americans so metabolically unhealthy and has lead to the obesity problem across the US….and now across the globe! I found keto and carnivore 4 years ago. Within 1 year I lost 65 lbs and my body underwent remarkable re-composition with more lean muscle mass and much less fat. I put on and maintain muscle tone so much more easily than with the SAD diet. I have been able to maintain my weight to my college and med school level and dropped to single digit clothing size. I have so much more energy, brain fog is gone, and I am mentally so much sharper! Amazing what switching to a proper human diet can do. Congratulations to you on re-discovering good health.

[@sylvahmoon5550]

What fats did you eat?

[@crismanichiurapedichiura1306]

Hallo. What fats do you eat please? Do you keep keto? Thank you 😊

[@benjahbarnacles2937]

Thanks for being one of the real ones, please Tell ur doctor friends of your success. I live in washington and i cant find a doctor who doesnt regurgitate nonsense to me

[@victorialove9104]

Excellent video. My husband and I are 3 months carnivore and feeling great. For me, I just had to go cold turkey on carbs. And yes I did suffer for about 2 weeks. I don't think this approach will work for everyone but it's how I needed to do it. I no longer crave sugar/carbs at all. My addiction to carbs wasn't to ice cream or other typical sweets. My addiction was to bread. I could not eat even one slice of any kind of bread without going on a bread eating frenzy. I still look longingly at toast with butter but it's emotional and not a physical craving. I tell myself "that's not food". I'll now add "you shall not pass". A friend of mine was an alcoholic. She's not anymore and can even go to a bar with friends and not drink. I ask her how she is able to maintain her sobriety. She told me that if the only thing in life she can't do is drink alcohol, she's fine with that. She focuses on the innumerable other things in life that she can experience and never focuses on what she can't do. I was impressed by this approach and it clearly works for her . If I can't have bread there is an abundance of healthy fats and proteins I can have and and they are delicious. I'm 76 and feeling wonderful without any addictions.❤

[@wallhagens2001]

I understand about the bread addiction. Once I ate a whole loaf of sourdough bread in a single night. It was so good! But no more. And I’m much happier now.

[@dorothygrantham4370]

Only once? I got you beat....haha@@wallhagens2001

[@privateparty5616]

Don't tell yourself, "I can't have bread." Make it more empowering by saying, "I don't eat bread", or "I choose not to eat bread."

[@jackoverton8343]

​@@privateparty5616right on, making it part of your identity makes to so easy

[@malina6694]

Jesteś super ja też tak mam z chlebem

[@rachelmcgill8143]

Excellent Video! Former Sugar Addict here! It feels so liberating and empowering to no longer be held captive by Sugar! I can go to a work luncheon and pass by the dessert table without looking back! Sugar has lost its power over me! ❤

[@LuisAldamiz]

Gratz!

[@andrewrivera4029]

Yea work was the toughest, if there was gonna be a meeting with a lot of junk I’d fast the day before then I would binge eat the junk then back to KETO fasting… bad.

[@rachelmcgill8143]

@@LuisAldamiz ❤️

[@rachelmcgill8143]

@@andrewrivera4029 I get it!

[@gungagalunga9040]

Just one Haagen Daz? Are you sure?

[@scubarocks2004]

My twin sister and I eat extremely healthy and IF but our husbands are diehard ultra processed food eaters and eat non-stop. When they get irritable we say, “it’s the sugar talking.” We laugh and they yell at us 😂. It’s so hard to convince someone to stop eating ultra processed foods and added sugars…it is a drug!

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

I pray your husbands will see the light one day!! 🙏🏻 ❤

[@bobharms8787]

My experience too, but it's my children that were taught by me how to eat. I know when they get a diagnosis of a1c they will see my change of life worked for me and will also follow my steps. Hopefully my daughter and grand daughters will realise before it is a problem...they boys, well, they are like the old man, and I just let the results I've had speak. Be patient what is true wins out understood by those who are patient to receive the revelation.

[@david_davidson]

When they start getting sick (& take it from someone it happened to, they will) cut their sugar out & replace it with Stevia & Xylitol; the latter of which tastes just like sugar, BUT is about 4x expensive per lb. Then they'll see how much damage sugar has done to them. As a vegetarian I've cut out an enormous amount of sugar, but I still eat a lot of vegetarian processed "meats" (soy based, etc.), but cutting out sugar from my coffee, switching from those sugar loaded juices (never a fan of 'sodas') to xylitol & stevia sweetened self made lemonade & ice tea & cutting out all alcohol for five years now, have & will make a real difference to my/your health. 👍😉

[@imaginemetoo]

I started a keto / carnivore diet june last year and the bit of weight I had put on disappeared .I feel healthy , super energetic, my nails grow so quick and my hair , I look more youthful... I'm a twin and my sister has put on lots of weight over the years... I feel worried for her because of her health issues and tell her to change her diet... She gets angry with me when I explain what she's eating is causing her health issues ... It's sad! I'm scared for her! She has become so resentful to me and I love her dearly... she says I love cooking and baking bread and it suits me ... We were born identical and now she is probably twice my size and looks so tired 😞 I pray she will start to listen... 🇬🇧

[@sharondennis7185]

Same!!! Lol

[@samwright1091]

The fact that you used LOTR in your presentation just made you a certified boss - you have my bow, sir.

[@BjorgenEatinger]

What is LOTR???

[@AirmanJH]

That last point is exactly what got me through my transition to carb free. I went cold turkey, which was indeed painful, but watching the pounds drop every single day gave me the reward and drive I’ve needed. After two weeks, I feel like I’ve completely defeated the cravings, and it’s incredible. Now I am probably over 90% carnivore, with occasional keto friendly veggies. I mostly eat just dinner, with an occasional lunchtime snack. Oddly, I feel like I can go the whole day without eating and never get that low sugar feeling I used to. The hangry me is gone. Thanks for all you do!

[@gohawks3571]

The cold turkey slices probably helped😂 Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Good job, though✌️

[@nadogrl]

@@gohawks3571😂😂😂

[@slr6897]

Something that is not mentioned is sleep! If I don’t get enough sleep I crave carbs. Get enough sleep to help reduce carbs intake. When I sleep enough it is much easier to control carbs intake.

[@YTStoleMyUsername]

Yes when I'm sleep deprived I'm starving constantly, & wanting to reach for more junk food. Speaking of, time for bed 😳

[@lisahertel2415]

He mentions it in another video about fasting

[@benjaminroe311ify]

It's crazy how full and satisfied I feel when I wake up after enough sleep even when fasted. For instance when I woke up this morning I had been fasting for 12 hours and my last meal was quite small. But I felt tons of energy and no hunger even though my stomach was empty. Waited another 6 hours + and just BARELY felt a little hungry before I broke my fast. Good sleep in a fasted state is incredible! At least for me.

[@keithzastrow]

I've never done an illegal drug, have never smoked pot or even cigarettes and have never been an alcoholic......but I simply am unable to give up sugar. I have had no problem giving up breads/pastas etc. and ultra-processed foods but I just cannot give up sugars/sweets. I am truly addicted to them. I HAVE cut back but I still cannot give them up completely. Just way too hard for me. I lost 40 lbs in 7 months last year so at least there's that.

[@Solitude11-11]

The only way I can do it is to not have access to it. Don’t buy it, have it in the house. If I have a bit I’ll just binge. And grit my teeth and find something to distract me. Exercise helps, I do vigorous gardening and walk. Well done on the weight loss!

[@clubprojects6923]

Both of you may have a "process addiction", (like gamblers) component to your sugar use. Your mind is attuned to sugar.

[@Solitude11-11]

@@clubprojects6923 It’s dopamine seeking, I’m adhd. So kind of. Not attuned to sugar, just lacking dopamine, which sugar triggers very easily.

[@dulcevertigofey]

Same here. 😢

[@davidverlaney7764]

I make my own peanut butter paste. Organic peanut butter powder, organic powdered butter, some ginger powder, Cocoa powder, cocao powder mint powder. I also added some turmeric and black pepper and mix it up with water and blend it. Then I just take a couple big spoonfuls or tablespoon or more. I'm sure you could add some honey if you wanted to. Sometimes I add organic coconut shavings from the mustard seed or Whole Foods. If you want some Texture and chewy sensation. You can also add Cocao nibs to make it a little bit more crunchy.

[@santiagobenites]

Sugar is the only thing that I've ever developed a serious addiction to. I used to smoke cigarettes, and I quit 'cold turkey', with no problem at all. I consumed alcohol socially for many years, and I've quit that as well with no problem, but sugar is another matter completely. I actually went many years without consuming sugar, but I've let it back into my life and I don't like it at all. Working on this addiction is my number one goal this year.

[@pattidesanti1687]

You describe me to a tee Sugar is the worst bad habit

[@cathyjennings5580]

Sugar acids are SO DESTRUCTIVE TO OUR PRECIOUS MOUTH , TEETH, & OUR STOMACHES. POP, SODA ACIDS. BAD😢😮 HARMFULL ETC. 😢

[@alsiegel]

You describe me as well. I have quit cold turkey many times, once for 2 years. I thought I was “well enough” to indulge “once in a while” but that just sucks me back in, everytime.

[@CultureAgent]

I weighed myself on 28th Dec '23, got the shock of seeing that I was heavier than at any point in my life. I immediately stopped eating carbs and adopted a 5:2 fasting regime with zero food intake after 18:00hrs on any given day. Early on in the process though I wanted to be making informed choices and soon discovered your channel Dr Ekberg, episodes were intensively binge-watched and helped me tremendously to adopt a healthy eating plan. I'm really enjoying the foods I can eat so don't feel put out by this lifestyle change. I'm happy to say that only 22 days in; my latest weigh in indicated that I've lost 8kg, I know it's coming off the belly fat too which is tremendous. Thank you for your really helpful uploads. Listen to the good doctor folks! Good luck.

[@rw9142]

Regimen, not regime 😊

[@livinforlessinsingapore3601]

Thanks for sharing your health regime/regimen. As any good dictionary will tell us, a regime can also refer to a regimen. So, a health or fasting regime is perfectly correct. 😊

[@lkjslkdjfglkjsldkfjl]

​@@rw9142 In other countries it's said Regime, you're wrong. Look it up, there's multiple definitions for the same word.

[@GMScalper]

​@@rw9142 Grammar police are here 🙄

[@MAGNUM2F]

I stopped all sugar and refined carbs except for a sugar treat on Saturdays. After 6 months, I stopped the Saturdays too. I dropped bread, rice, pasta and cereal over the following 3 or 4 months. I have had none of them now for 3 months. I still have crisps as a treat on Saturdays. I eat fat, protein, veg and fruit. I lost 33lb in 8 months. I don't feel hunger much now.

[@ms.rivera7898]

That’s awesome! I’m on Whole30 which cuts out all added sugar, processed food, fried food, and dairy. I enjoy my fruit. I will say my hunger has gone way down, and honestly I eat now to have my nutrients, not to indulge.

[@gohawks3571]

Good job!!!

[@kellyanne7225]

My husband overcame tobacco and alcohol-cold turkey, and had to do it more than once. On his last time for both, he dove into every single harmful aspect of these drugs, and it kept him from going back. He also kept telling himself that he refused to make some jerks wealthy, at the expense of his health. I have never struggled with either of these, and I hate the very smell of alcohol. However, sugar is definitely my thing! So, here I am, doing what my husband did, eating up all of the information that I can on the harm it causes. My husband put a note on our fridge: “Sugar Feeds Cancer!” I think I’ll post all kinds of reminder notes about the poison of sugar! I’ve already given up 90% of it, so that’s a good start! 😊

[@jsorensens2]

OH MY GOD, this video is perfect! I’m 8 mos on a keto and IF lifestyle. I reached my goal weight and metabolic health in 3 months. December messed me up. I allowed myself a “little” of this and that, which rolled into the same behavior in January. I gained 5 pounds back (grr) but mostly I have made it harder on myself mentally. Tortilla chips & salsa are my kryptonite, so I can’t have them in the house (I just had to throw away 1/2 a bag and jar. I succumbed recently 😞) It is very hard to eat keto/IF with a SAD eating husband and all of his “food” around. So many temptations in the house. But I WANT to stay focused because I look and feel so much better. You nailed it. WANTING, FEELING and WHY are key. I LOVE that you told us about your ice cream addiction. Thanks for showing us that you are human, like the rest of us!!

[@susannay.3437]

Me too. We have a lot of people in the house too with SADs.

[@TheMocao]

December got you too?! My birthday is in December and I celebrated too much and too long. I’m getting back on track also. 👍

[@ewatar9121]

Lody to też mój fetysz. Już ich nie kupuję!!!!

[@jozefserf2024]

It took me a lot longer than 2 weeks to reduce my sugar intake. The onset of early diabetes certainly helped.

[@lyndaniel3369]

What really helped was not the onset of early diabetes, but the intelligence to contemplate the significance of the diagnosis and the forthcoming consequences. Many people I know just shrug, take whatever meds their doctor gives them, and never consider changing their diet. Congratulations for making a wise decision.

[@tsmith9373]

The way to stop sugar cravings is to deal with the emotions that are fueling them DIRECTLY instead of using food. How? I use open mouth humming and wailing. That gets the ENERGY of the unresolved grief that’s stuck in my body OUT of my body. *If you’re willing to eat anything, you’re eating out of hunger. *If you’re eating to satisfy a craving, you’re eating out of emotion.

[@boudorhemadou3156]

Unfortunately lots of people tend to forget mentioning that crucial part.What really drives us to keep eating carbs??What is the profound underlying cause?You can eat the healthiest fats in your life but if you haven’t dealt with the root cause of your cravings (mainly emotions) you will never be able to live a healthy sustainable lifestyle.

[@jencoale9519]

Fasting helped me with my sugar addiction, i do much better now, still working on it

[@hankstorm3135]

my biggest tip is that it starts in the supermarket. if you don't buy it you can't eat it!

[@wallhagens2001]

Exactly. There’s so many times I would have made bad choices if they were available to me.

[@nancyw8341]

That's how I do it too. I can't have it in the house or I'll eat it. I know my weaknesses.

[@jandejong2430]

Stay away from the inner aisles..

[@Rosebud2503]

If it only was that easy for me...😢 I walk miles, in the rain for my sugar fix.

[@Wklsto]

@@Rosebud2503I sure understand.

[@joannhigginbotham2517]

Thank you Dr Ekburg!! You have changed my life! Since December 2023 I’ve lost 107 pounds, and since maintained my weight loss for the last 3 months,not to mention my health issues have gone, I’m happy and for the first time have a healthy relationship with food! Still watching you and learning more!

[@gohawks3571]

Wow! Good job💪✌️

[@p1dru2art]

December 2023 was not even 3 months ago

[@bracha2u786]

Maybe you meant December 2022...

[@ThomasCarpenter-r2f]

Listening to this video was awesome .Two years ago i went from 213 to 152 .Extreme low carb and 16 to 19 hour fast everyday.Back up to 195 inflamation and joint pain is bad.Learned how to change my lifstyle from many teachers like you.I think you are the best i have listened to. I am 64 now looking to get back down to 160. Beer is my biggest weakness,not Ice cream😂.Thanks again for motivating me.

[@susannickelchok318]

I started following your advice of low carb, cutting processed foods and switching to healthy fats and proteins and lots of healthy vegetables especially leafy greens. I satisfied my sweet tooth with blueberries and blackberries mixed into plain Greek yogurt- the highest fat content I could find. I added a little stevia and voila- soo good! Before starting I had borderline type 2 diabetes and was starting to experience numbness and tingling in my fingers and toes. I immediately felt an improvement after just one week. I continued for about 3 months and after a particularly busy and stressful time in my life, I noticed the tingling was occasionally creeping back. I then decided to ramp it up and also do intermittent fasting. What a huge difference. Tingling has been for 6 months and I lost a total of 30lbs. I am back to my 20 year old size and I feel great at age 62. My blood sugar level dropped and I am no longer on the borderline of type 2 diabetes. Thank you Dr Sten for your very helpful and informative videos. I share them with friends whenever they comment on how great I look and how I did it. Autophagy! It’s a great thing!

[@firstclass2222]

I'm in a phase right now in my intermediate fasting after 18 hours my ego demands rewards with something sweet.. It feels like I need to give me some slack to enjoy until I decide to go to zero sugar...

[@EvilMonkey8366]

Thank you!!! Sugar is my downfall and the rest of my family haven't made the choice to quit. I'm not blaming them, it's my weakness. Your continued videos from different angles always help me renew my vigor and stay strong.

[@ceepark114]

I have the same issue, hubby brings home chips, pastries etc. and I have to use willpower to not eat it with him. Can’t get him to stop buying these things.

[@jennesont4791]

I needed to hear this today! I have slayed the sugar dragon before, but it was resurrected over Christmas. Now we are more than halfway through January and my life revolves around wanting a sweet fix again. "You Shall Not Pass" might be that mantra I need to drive me back in the right direction for my health (I really do feel 100% better when I am fat adapted)

[@marthahenrich1185]

We can do it! I keep telling myself that for the first time in a long time I won’t be miserable when summer gets here. Four months no junk food and it is SO hard and I constantly have to talk to myself. Keep after that sugar dragon! Good luck to you.

[@MarciaKoltonski]

I also needed to hear this today too. I lost 35 lb in 2023 and I’ve slipped back into my old habits/ sugar addiction in the past 6 weeks. Gained back 8-9lbs. Began my reset yesterday. I miss the feeling too of being fat adapted

[@deepost2604]

2 Questions: What am I doing to HURT myself? Am I willing to stop? This works for me because here I accept responsibility for my behavior. If I am not willing to alter my behavior I have no hope of changing it.

[@KAT-dg6el]

People who smoke say the same thing. Are they hurting themselves? Maybe maybe not. Thought and believe does create our reality. Don’t know where you live but here in United States we are bombarded with pharmaceutical drug commercials. Constantly telling us this could go wrong, that could go wrong with us, this statistic that statistic. (I mute the commercials so all I see is very happy people and not words convincing me that DRUG is necessary) If people hear something over and over and over and over it’s going to get in their heads. They are going to start believing it. And we all know fear controls! It’s what Hitler did. People heard his story so often that they went out and did the dirty work for him. (it’s just your typical narcissist and their flying monkeys except the ones you meet on a daily basis can only control a handful of people) So according to quantum physics if you truly truly believe with all your being what you’re doing is not going to hurt you it won’t. The problem is all of those around you are saying it is gonna hurt you. So how thick is your bubble?

[@gohawks3571]

That is so true, and for all areas of life👍☺️

[@TheBobby690]

Dr E , I am so glad I found your videos. Thank you thank you thank you. I was diagnosed pre-diabetic with a score of 10.6. 6 months later after following your suggestions, I just got tested at 6.8. praise God. Thank you thank you.

[@carolharris2401]

I agree about ice cream. That is why I do not bring it in my home. I could finish a pint of Bryers Rum Raisin in an entire sitting. The best solution is to just walk pas that freezer in the supermarket

[@lyndaniel3369]

You are so right! My ex-husband still has three quarts of ice cream in the freeze which he consumes by himself and has done so for years.

[@horsenaturalbaby]

Carnivore ice-cream is so good. I make with scrambled eggs

[@markshort2840]

This absolutely works…thank you for sharing these great principles. I’m a few weeks into this process and seeing not only great weight reduction, but a change in overall wellbeing! Sleeping better and with increased energy and mental clarity! I came across a simple idea which has become my mantra ….. 1. decide what it is you want! 2. Write it down 3. Make a plan 4. Work on it every single day. Thanks again for the video.

[@bobharms8787]

I take frozen blueberries in a cup and pour whole cream over them. Iced cream by blueberries, awesome. Dont over do it....enjoy

[@drekberg]

Thank you @bobharms8787. I've done that too. Raspberries and black berries work great too. Or a mix. 😄

[@junebb131]

This is such a genius idea, thank you ❤

[@mpTraveller87]

Frozen blueberries are my go to for an ice cream hack… not perfect but close! I will try it with a smidgeon of cream. That ought to complete the ice cream block for me! Thanks for sharing!

[@lyndaniel3369]

I have done that. Do you freeze the cream-blueberries? I didn't---maybe I should.

[@lyndaniel3369]

@@mpTraveller87 Putting pure cream on berries gives you the taste of ice cream without all the unnecessary ingredients (some of which you aren't even aware of because they don't bother writing it on the label~)

[@pandurlolgg5780]

Beating sugar cravings is so terrible I can't even describe it. I've always been athletic and ate healthy, but sugar has always been my weak spot. I was addicted to gummibears and chocolate. I am not eating any for 8 weeks straight now, but every time I pass them by in the supermarket, my mouth waters up like crazy and I would like to rip the bag open and eat them all right on the spot. It's terrible!

[@Rosebud2503]

I am with you on that. It's a constant battle.

[@marietheresa1709]

Same here!

[@marthahenrich1185]

Sugar is my weakness. I never met anything chocolate I didn’t like. It is SO hard but for health reasons I’m doing it. Four months cold turkey. My goal is to be thinner by summer. Good luck to you!

[@meowmeow-le7mp]

Jelly beans 🫘 addiction...very hard core sugar addict..cut back on them yesterday and felt lousy= withdrawal sux. I get severe headaches and sleepy coming off sugar.

[@Carlos-fh8wk]

I eat about 90 to 100% dark chocolate, about 2 - 3 small squares. I always finish with 1 100% square. This seems to do the trick. Begs the question; is it the sugar in the chocolate or the chocolate itself ?

[@elizabethryan2678]

Dr Sten is one of the best on the net. Knowledgeable and is not pushing products down yr throat

[@NovakBogoslav]

Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression, anxiety, smoking, and illicit pills addiction. Imagine carving heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. Believe it or not, in a couple of years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues.

[@WolfgangKaiser-if2wr]

To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.

[@AdelaidaMarques]

Can you help me with a reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. It is very hard to get a reliable source here in New Zealand. Really need!

[@watsonkaren3449]

Yes, Sporeville. I had the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.

[@AdelaidaMarques]

Is he on Instagram?

[@watsonkaren3449]

Yes, he is, Sporeville.

[@jadebarnett3100]

I smoked cigarettes and weed through my teens, quit cold turkey when I was 21 I'm 29 now. I don't drink alcohol, I don't have any other addictions but sugar is soo hard to give up. I have a history of an eating disorder and while my relationship with food and my body is better it isn't great. Every time I attempt to modify my diet I feel restricted and end up binging.. every time 😢 the only way I have managed to find balance and break free of the binge and restrict cycle is to allow all foods in my diet. Yoga has been life changing. I practice everyday it keeps me grounded. I do hope one day I will be able to break free of food addiction and feel the benefits ❤

[@lyndaniel3369]

Experts estimate that sugar is at least as addictive as smoking, if not more so. Substituting walking or another exercise will give you the flush of good circulation and oxygen into every cell. That's a good feeling!

[@_m_K_.]

Keto helped me to really break intense sugar cravings, but it was not easy. I would say it took a good 6 months, with the first 2 months extremely difficult. It was more like I realized one day about 5-6 months in, I no longer was having cravings or even thinking about sweets or carbs.

[@lee-anne2353]

So proud of you. Must have been hard. But all special things in life are worth the sacrifice.♥️

[@drekberg]

Thank you @_m_K_. for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@curiouscat3384]

My story too. Many cheats and backsliding over months until I examined every spot of food I eat and kept eliminating them, finding alternatives or just eating a bigger protein dinner helped a lot to stop the night time snacking!

[@wallhagens2001]

Yes, it took a long time to be free of that craving.

[@hyenalaughingmatter8103]

Keto diet also prevents you from drinking alcohol. Im now in fasting mode, 110 hours in. 💪😎

[@60sbaby70sgirl]

Thank you for admitting your sugar addiction. I totally relate to not being able to stop. I can't have certain things around for the same reason.

[@Tdragonfly]

As someone who has gotten off opiates, off methadone, quit drinking, quit cocaine, and quit smoking………I am STRUGGLING HARD with sugar. It’s by far the hardest thing to quit, personally. All of minute 11 is going to be my biggest help. Thank you so much

[@halfmanhalfamazing7392]

My body is getting more and more shredded because of your videos. Happy new year and God blessed you brother and keep blessing us.

[@drekberg]

Thank you @halfmanhalfamazing7392 for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@janetmontiel6076]

AMEN! 🙏🏼

[@halfmanhalfamazing7392]

@@janetmontiel6076 Amen

[@halfmanhalfamazing7392]

@@drekberg Yes sir.

[@SandraBesirovic-hu6bw]

Popping zents

[@MS-sd1uz]

Most addicts in denial would say "i could quit anytime but where's the point in giving up all pleasurable things in life". I doubt they could quit without severe cravings and symtoms of withdrawal. And people would encourage each other not to quit because everyone is hooked on this drug. Great presentation as always, Sten. There's also some practical ways to stop the urge, like going for a walk or replacing the habit with drinking plain tea. And becoming thoughtful when reaching for snacks. Intermittent fasting also helps not going to the fridge all day long.

[@privateparty5616]

As lame as it sounds, I have found that brushing and flossing my teeth after dinner, along with a mouthwash rinse, helps keep from snacking after dinner hours.

[@minecraftsaurus5765]

Blessed are the people who naturally don't like sugar.

[@sdgirlCook]

They might like bread😊

[@cometogetherlikevoltron1230]

Blessed are those who call upon the name of the Lord

[@Childfree334]

​@@cometogetherlikevoltron1230Which one of the thousands of Lords are you referring to?

[@cometogetherlikevoltron1230]

@@Childfree334 there is only one Lord and that’s Jesus Christ

[@2011hib]

?

[@carolewarner101]

I don't know exactly why, but the way you present things is extremely empowering to me. Being a woman (challenged with various menopausal/hormonal related things), I also watch another doctor's content that has a very high number of subscribers, and she specializes in things women are challenged with in terms of fasting as well as hormonally. However, no matter how much I watch her videos I don't seem to be able to effectively act on what I'm learning about. And I don't want to put anyone down, especially people who are putting out very good, accurate and heartfelt content, but I just know that when I watch your content I get into action and actually start succeeding in sticking with things. So thank you for making these videos and taking the time to really present the material in a clear and dispassionate way. You're really making a difference in my life and my health!

[@allfunnydogsstories2129]

I just love it when you tell us that you’re not perfect. It makes me want to fight the sugar addiction again. I ate 3 pints of KitKat ice cream last weak 😢😢😢. Now am back to Zero carbs… Even back on OMAD… for now… we’ll see…😊

[@robione8365]

They have Kit Kat ice cream ?😮

[@karenmartinlee670]

Stay w/it! Dr Sten gives us such good recommendations! I have drastically reduced my carbohydrate intake over the years. Stopped binge eating carbs, and added good fats like avocado and ghee. What a difference!

[@marcimccann1109]

I'm so grateful for you and for these educational videos. I have lost 40 lbs and brought my A1C down from 5.7 to 5.5 and my triglycerides from 200 to 89. It took about 9 months but it was well worth it! There is more work to do but I am loving these results! My doctor was blown away by the change in blood work! Thank you so much!!!

[@apaquette20]

I am extremely addicted to sugar. I cut it out for over a year, found a way to keep my intake to 20g a day. It felt wonderful. I lowered mybA1C from 6.2 down to 5.7 in less than a year. There are challanges to changing lifestyle it was difficult during gatherings. I went back to sugar a few years ago and I am struggling to get back. I'm good with no carbohydrate sugars but it's the chocolate or snacks that gets me the most. Emotional eating. I know this is the best lifestyle for me. I know now I can't just "stop" for the day or just this one treat. It doesn't work that easily for me and going back to no sugar has proved to be very difficult for me.

[@angelfriend3710]

Thanks Dr. Ekberg...great video! I know, for me, I lost my sugar cravings about 4 days into starting the keto lifestyle. I'm so glad you put these videos out. I am always learning, and improving my health! Hope you have a great weekend!

[@drekberg]

Thank you @angelfriend3710 for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@kodoyama]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for! I’ve had great success since a switched to a primarily animal based diet last year, having lost 30kg in 4 months and completely eliminating my severe depression and anxiety. My one remaining weakness though is sugar, which I’ve discovered I’m hopelessly addicted to. It’s been a real struggle trying to resist the cravings but I’m making progress. Steadily decreasing my sugar intake seems to be a better approach to just going cold turkey and then succumbing to the inevitable binges.

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Contrast how good you feel compared to the insulin hangover that eating lots of carbs results in… eventually you figure out that eating to *feel good* is the obvious - and easy - choice.

[@drekberg]

Thank you @kodoyama. Congratulations on all your progress so far. You'll figure out the rest too. Set some powerful goals. 😄

[@chappyofoz5179]

I had the same issues. I swapped to manuka honey and it's helped tremendously. I consider it part of my regular animal based diet now. No cravings for sugary things or fruits.

[@gailbancer1571]

Try Berberine 1500 to 2000 per day. It stabilizes Blood sugar and decreases sugar/carb cravings.

[@dorothygrantham4370]

So back in May 2023... I, too, quit sugar...and 3 days the cravings were absolutely gone. Maybe you're just going to have to do this, as well. My boyfriend, truly, 100% has a sugar tooth....took him about 6 days to get sugar out of his system. Good luck to you... you are doing so well. Don't buy into not able to come out of this... you absolutely will.

[@sharminrahman8038]

As a life long sugar addict, I have tried to give up sugar multiple times, currently on my third attempt. The first time I did it, was in March 2020, for 9 months I went without sweet stuff, and did daily 16/8 or 18/6 - lost a bunch of weight and felt amazing, but I went back on sugar after thanksgiving. The second time I did it, it was in 2023 January and I lasted three months and I did daily OMAD, and I kept thinking about sugar and obsessing over it. This time, I am 28 days in, but I do longer fasts like 42 hours, or 72 hours, and I can say for sure, that 42 hours fasts for some reason has completely eliminated my sugar cravings. Not sure why, but that is what is working for me so far.

[@maggiemeg8154]

It's incredible that for heroin addicts there are detox treatments that involve the use of substitute substances such as methadone, while we sugar addicts only have willpower. Plus the fact that sugar is socially accepted doesn't help. It's just a bitter reflection.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Wahhhhh

[@pandasrover]

I'm on my second month of sugar and processed food free. I've lost 4 kilos, so am pretty chuffed. I suspect I'll plateau out on the next weigh-in, if so, I'll start monitoring the carbs and drop them gradually. Next week I'm starting an anti-inflammatory diet, so the initial month has been a great pre-cursor. Not sure if I'll get the benefits, but as they say, "if you never, never go, you'll never, never know"! It's worth a shot (I'm in my 60s and have chronic arthritis, which is extremely debilitating).

[@KaiAdventure]

I've been living a low carb lifestyle for 3 years. I reversed diabetes, my labs and weight are normal, and I feel great. However, I'm still addicted to sugar. I try to tell the addiction "you shall not pass", but it just laughs and overpowers me every time, lol!

[@galemathews2793]

I find myself eating too much fruit. 3-5 servings per day. I say this because i am always looking for something sweet. The more “sweets I eat; the more I want. Between June 2018 and September 2019 I lost 54 pounds on WW. I ate a lot of fat-free/low fat and artificial sweeteners. The artificial sweeteners cause some health issues. So i started eating more carbs and whole fruits and vegetables. So in the last year I have re-gained 30+ pounds. I hate the way I feel.. I recently found your channel and what I hear makes a lot of sense to me. I am working on my mindset to get this weight off in a sustainable way. I do not feel well where I am now.

[@ChristinewithaC]

Thank you for this very helpful video, Dr. E! I had completely cut out carbs for several months and lost a good bit of weight. I decided to take a break for Christmas and now I can’t get back in control. I will definitely take your advice to stop my sugar cravings! God bless you!

[@joey6280]

You are the most well-spoken and communicator Dr/MD I have watched so far. I really needed to see the bigger picture of sugar addiction and you managed to deliver it in such a clear and direct form. Thank you ever so much, Doctor.

[@68BigSherm]

I wrapped a bicycle lock around the handles of my fridge and gave my wife the key til morning. It kept me from midnight temptation and I slept like a baby.

[@SoTaSpEaK]

Thank you for sharing this helpful information. I went through drug addiction in my earlier days so it’s embarrassing to know that I overcame a strong drug addiction only to succumb to sugar. Now that I watch these videos, I feel more equipped to rid myself of this pervasive addiction. Thanks again for what you do for the community.

[@kroyjrojas1971]

Awesome new shirt Doc !!!!! The darker blue really suits you.👍

[@Hero-im7xh]

I am so struggling with carbs after reaching all my goals: weight, BP, etc. I am not going to give up!!! Thanks for this 👌

[@dilwich]

Absolutely brilliant points on addiction and i just wish the medical profession would show addicts of any kind this video as it explains it perfectly.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

It's hard for me to think of the Dr. as an addict but that's a good lesson in and of itself.

[@CatsLilaSalem]

When i don't eat sugar, after a few weeks i don't like most sweet foods anymore because the taste is too strong. But with ice cream, some flavours will never be too much for me and can be an gateway to get into sweet foods again; to get addicted once more

[@AngelaZsiga]

Thankyou for another great video. I have such a difficult time with sugar . For me its emotional and hormonal. Every time i go shopping there is so much temptation. This is very true you have to want to change . I want to look and feel better . Your videos are so positive and powerful. Thankyou.

[@chengkeenavarro693]

Thank you Dr Sten! Hello from Jakarta, Indonesia! Your videos about ‘autophagy’ makes me truly understand how sugar works in the body. I am 43 this February and on my 3rd week of prayer and fasting (OMAD Keto) I typically lose 200 grams each day. The best thing is I have so much energy! My pain in the left leg and numbness on my left arm is significantly decreased. I don’t have foggy brain anymore. The most amazing part of this journey is that I don’t crave rice/bread/ice cream/chocolate that much. And my children follow what I eat, so a big bonus, really. Praise God!🙏🏼 You are God-sent!

[@elianabeatrizaversa8060]

During pandemic, I went on Keto, following your videos. My body changed drastically, fat deposits disappeared (arms, stomach, love-handles, all those places where women , after menopause, tend to have them). It was great. I felt "lighter", my knees stopped hurting, and many other great things. Then, after going back to work, I messed up, and lost all the good I have achieved. I'm not fat at all, and I am tall. People see me as a skinny person, but it doesn't matter. Eating the way you teach makes a huge difference, for the best. Regards, from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@rmondave]

Thanks for giving such a thorough common sense thorough explanation. I love your bluntness in explaining "I will try to" stop sugar! One thing to add here is that it is MUCH easier to keep away from ice cream if it is not in the house at all. Thus, getting your other family members to join the movement, is going to be helpful.

[@wallhagens2001]

I completely agree with you. Bad decisions are easier to avoid if they aren’t possible. If it is in the house, I have to rely on willpower and there will be a point when I’m low on willpower. I can’t have it in the house.

[@giovanhagar]

Get low-carb ice cream or eat ratio yogurt.

[@bubcat54]

I discovered an immediate remedy to sugar cravings or hunger in general; Low sodium chicken broth with your own sea salt and himalayan pink salt added for a moderate to high salty taste. Just a few sips destroys sugar cravings in seconds. I have no idea how it works, i just discovered it on my own. Try it. It really helped keep me on track.

[@bracha2u786]

Pickle juice works too!

[@bubcat54]

@@bracha2u786 Must be the brine

[@thevasic]

I can't believe you went with a Lord of the Rings quote instead of Yoda from Empire Strikes Back "Try not, do or do not...there is no try" 🤔 Thank you for everything you do...this channel really changed my life for the better.

[@go818win]

That last part is words of wisdom not only on health but applies as well to life principles ...

[@arlettedumais5776]

I was one of those (crazy) people who would skip dinner so I could have dessert, that's how addicted I was. Then, by accident, I started eating 1 meal a day. At first I ate whatever I wanted, no restrictions. Then here's what happened: 1. I completely lost my craving for sugar 2. I started craving good food, veggies, fruit, meat, nuts, etc. 3. My chronic indigestion and bloating went away 4. I wasn't hungry. In fact, I discovered that eating makes you hungry This was years ago, before IF was a thing, and I had plenty of push back from friends and family, but I didn't care. I felt great and it has been a perfect lifestyle choice for me. Of course, now everybody's asking me about it. 😄

[@judycrisenbery2982]

What time did you have your only meal for the day?

[@bluestrings8829]

1 big meal or 2 smaller ones. It is definitely a transition initially. Not everyone should go directly to 1 meal a day, but it isn't a bad long term strategy as long as you intake 1 nutritious meal a day.

[@bonnie5972]

Excellent video. Working on changing. When I have weak moments, I watch videos like this to get me thru. This was educational but not so deep I couldn’t comprehend or stay interested. Thank you.

[@SharonFoster852]

Kudos for the LoTR reference! I will visualize that scene the next time I'm faced with a sugary temptation.

[@loisschock4173]

I'm thrilled I found you and am so impressed with your videos, especially this one! I gave up sugar last December 31, 2023, and now I'm addicted to eating carbs! After watching this video I'm so happy I learned why. I learned the difference between "Decide or Try" years ago, and starting today I'm going to apply that thought process to my carb addiction. I appreciate your clear and concise medical explanations so I understand why I now crave carbs. Most doctors tell us to STOP giving in to these horrific cravings without an explanation as to why we have them. Thank you for helping me!

[@mikeob9502]

Thank you doctor for your very cogent discussion/lesson here - and a very timely one in my case too, as I've recently (couple of months now) fallen off the KETO wagon and I'm struggling (seemingly more than a bit) to get back on track. This advice should give me all the courage/firmness necessary to persevere.

[@slichtenberger]

Same here!

[@elisabethlee6577]

I already stopped eating sugar and any sweet stuff 2 years ago. Only using olive oil and coconut oil Exercises 3 times a week Drink plenty of water Have enough sleep Eat fruit and vegetables every day No junk food No processed food No dairy products Eat less meat I am 38 years old and feeling fantastic every day! Trust me ❤

[@swansuz]

You are missing the whole point of this channel. Truly -- eat more fats, eat more meats, eat very few carbs. Health will follow.

[@nadogrl]

@@swansuz- Absolutely!

[@bibigulsapargaliyeva2659]

Если вы советуете есть меньше всего - мяса, молочного, тогда что тогда есть?

[@ledacedar6253]

This is the best help I’ve heard! I’m carnivorous healing from AS Arthritis and want to need to put it into remission! Your words: Stop the roller coaster struck me! ❤❤❤

[@allhimwithme5115]

Your comprehensive videos are just my style, Dr. Ekberg - I love the ins and outs so I _understand_ and I don't have to just "swallow" stuff (no pun intended, LOL). I'm forever grateful for my mother's knowing that sugar in my formative years was a _bad idea._ I never really cared too much about sweets and in fact threw out most of my Easter candy sometimes around the 4th of July, seriously! And she taught me about the "try" lie, too, before I was 5. I love her so much.

[@lyndaniel3369]

Thank you for explaining the reasons for everything, and how everything is related. I can usually see the wisdom/common sense in what people say, but I really, really appreciate being told WHY something happens to affect (a problem). Knowing WHY helps me make an intelligent choice, rather than "just do it".

[@carlosroman8252]

Great video! Thank you for your perseverance in teaching us how to better ourselves. You are a true blessing and inspiration.

[@drekberg]

Thank you @carlosroman8252. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain the principles and mechanisms of health in such a way that you start gaining an understanding and respect for the miracle that is the human body. I spend so much time on it because when we get "the why" and start owning the mechanisms we become empowered for life . Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. 😄

[@planetaryPoem9]

True. Sugar and carbs create addiction. I was on keto for a year but during the holidays I allowed myself to eat what the rest of the family eats, including lots of sugary food. Just like you Dr Ekberg, ice-cream sets me off. Once I start I can't stop until I feel sick. The same goes for chocolate. Learned my lesson! I was getting constant cravings after that - a sense of great dissatisfaction and wanting more. Now I've weaned myself off again - the cravings go if you stick to keto and low carb. Very happy I did so.

[@IrisLl.c]

Dr, Agradezco infinitamente que sus videos estén traducidos al Español..el personal medico en mi pais considera una locura el ayuno Intertermitente y dejar de comer basura, dejar de comer arroz, tortillas de maíz, pan mexicano, harinas, para un mexicano es una locura considerarlo imcluso..los mismos médicos nos dicen que no dejemos de comer eso o nos vamos a enfermar ¿más?😮 Yo estoy en ayuno Intertermitente y hago dos comidas a veces solo una, he bajado mis niveles de glucosa, no como nada de chatarra, ni comida basura, ahora estoy tratando de que todo se vaya acomodando y con ello también se vaya la obesidad..solo ser pacientes mientras el metabolismo se acomoda y la salud toma el lugar _Mujer mexicana, menopausica, diabetica, obesa, higado graso, dolores articulares lo cual me impide hacer incluso caminata, adicta al azucar_ Muchas gracias por compartir esta gran información

[@theheck5176]

I'm on 2 nd week fasting 8/16. Fasting is so much harder without enough sleep. Get the sleep you need and the craving are not as bad. Drink water for hunger mitigation.

[@Lisa-mr7pj]

Dr. Ekberg This is Extremely helpful! I've been struggling lately and getting really down on myself, so knowing I'm not the only one who has to cut off the sweet taste almost 100 % is so motivating! This has even been affecting my ability to do overnight fasts. ( LOTR nerd here, I'm using your Gandalf visual from now on!)

[@shoe909]

This was great…I always wanted to make the jump to keto, but I didn’t know how to get the mind set to make the change. This really explains it…thank you.

[@dancegurukumari2806]

You're an angel in disguise doc. Thank you. ❤

[@lee-anne2353]

Off course he is♥️

[@drekberg]

Thank you @dancegurukumari2806. The greatest compliment you can give is to help me help more people by sharing the videos with others.😄

[@juliemarkham4332]

I can't eat a little sugar. It eventually ends up becoming a sugar binge. It's been 3 weeks since I had refined sugar after the holidays and I'm still craving it.

[@RunaSolkulla]

I kept changing addictions and sugar was my last one. The key for me was the "why do I deserve this?" I absolutely didn't believe I deserved anything good. But, dealing with trauma and discovering, loving and healing my inner child has finally changed that. I still have moments when I don't think I deserve anything good. But my inner child does. Always.

[@stevewhalen6973]

Thanks!

[@lindamatyas5526]

Brilliant and succinct analysis. Love the problem and solution presentation.

[@magorzata2758]

Jesteś moim ulubionym ekspertem od zdrowia. Dawno temu zupełnie wyeliminowałam z diety cukier i słodkie owoce oraz wyroby z białej mąki. Czułam się pełna energii i na nic w zasadzie nie chorowałam. Po 9 mc takiej diety w święta zjadłam tort i wypiłam piwo. I wszystko, ale to dosłownie z godziny na godzinę wróciło, czyli brak energii, senność, później infekcje grzybicze i wtedy zrozumiałam, że jedzenie jest jak nawóz do kwiatów. Rosną, gdy gleba jest dobra, a więdną gdy jest szkodliwa. Najgorszy z wymienionych przez Ciebie aspektów jest chyba ten kulturowy. Te 9 mcy czułam się Wykluczona z imprez. Alkohol nie, słodkie nie, została kawa i woda, więc przestałam chodzić na imprezy. Zwyczaje bardzo mocno więc trzymają nas w diecie. Podobnie jest z chlebem, który dawno stracił dawny smak i jakość, ale śniadanie to chleb, więc kupujemy chleb. Dziękuję Ci za ten i inne materiały. Pozdrawiam serdecznie Małgosia

[@pokeypickle3]

Reducing carbs significantly and eliminating as much sugar as possible gave me a six pack without doing any extra sit ups, core work, etc. I am able to do more intensive exercises as well. So sugar is definitely not a good source of energy.

[@drekberg]

Thank you @pokeypickle3. Amen 😄

[@alaskacpu]

I watched a video that was going over your video about Statins by another doctor who thinks he's wiser, but it's more about Clicks & Likes. Thank You for what you do! Sugar has always been my problem for many years. Today, with OMAD - 18:6 -my numbers are just fantastic. My max carbs is 30 per day. However, sometimes my weight goes lower than I want. So I add calories without carbs to maintain my weight. 1700 Calories keeps my weight steady, but sometimes it's not easy to reach since my body says I'm full. So I wait an hour, then have a few calories to get close to where I should be. 💞