10 Key Signs You Are Fat Adapted (No Equipment Needed)

[@drekberg]

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[@LordStanley94]

Tak. I have zero craving for sugar, carbs, etc. What I crave immensely is fat. Fat, such as olive oil, duck fat, lard, etc Any advice?

[@LordStanley94]

@Dr. Sten Ekberg Tak Sten. Would you happen to have a video as to what you eat?

[@steeveblain3759]

@@LordStanley94 yes yes duc fat.. iv never eaten duc before and now my freezer is full loll

[@brendahunter9134]

Dr. Sten, did you do a video on high morning blood sugar and what to do about it? If so, would you drop the link here, if not, would you? Thanks 😊

[@LordStanley94]

@@steeveblain3759 Duck is fantastic. My favorite fat. My issue is, I crave so much fat.

[@boydhanel9467]

I think Intermittent fasting has helped me to become fat adapted. I really enjoy not being hungry all the time.

[@BadaBing_]

"Eat only when you're hungry"...we hear that all the time...problem is that people don't know when they are hungry anymore

[@LilCraftyNook]

Exactly!! So sad.

[@Phoenix-kf4xo]

Have recently reversed prediabetes by taking out carbs from my diet. My experience was, when I was eating carbs, that's what made me hungry. And fat. My weight didn't really come down until I was fat adapted although I didn't have much to lose (7 kg) as my condition was more stress induced than diet induced. My high blood glucose showed up as unexplained migraines. Getting rid of them was the greatest relief. I got my life back :)

[@PeriWinkle33957]

Very good point. I was guilty of confusing cravings for hunger.

[@grahamedwards6824]

They feel hungry about every 40 minutes and eat some more carbs, and there aren't any limits. Try watching Dr Now and his 600lb patients, if you think that you are fat !!!

[@uaebifvideo5472]

😆😆😆

[@bzebee5979]

1. Less hunger 2. Less carb cravings 3. No snacks 4. No ravenous hunger 5. Skip meals 6. Fat cravings vs carb cravings 7. Ketone strips 8. No mood swings 9. Energy 10. Mental clarity. BONUS: Taste buds will change Wow! Great to know I am “fat adapted”. I can tell anyway as I have been experiencing the signs in this list for a long time now. Been doing IF for 18 months. Best way to live. I can pass the chocolate, sugar and sweet aisles in a supermarket and not get a craving to pick up a chocolate bar or a snack. IF changed my life. Bad snacking habit wiped out!

[@fulviaorlando550]

@Bze Bee do you do Keto as well or only IF?

[@bzebee5979]

@@fulviaorlando550. No. I also became ill, after all my hard work, and piled on 48lbs. So back to IF again now my steroids have tapered down to 6 mg 😅😅

[@bzebee5979]

@Xyz Abc. U2 👍

[@marclbishop]

Thanks.

[@soumayatowers1544]

Same here! Though I was a more carb addict. Its just incredible that I crave nothing other than water!! I've been on OMAD for 2 months, total game changer. It still baffles me how I'm no longer hungry and have zero cravings! 52 years old never felt better or happier! Keep going y'all 😁

[@EphemeralBalconist]

Im 53 years old and I just reached 180lbs again down from 300lbs.The last time I was this weight I was 18 yrs old. Your videos have changed my whole view of keto and given me the understanding to finally get past the plateau I had been on for years.

[@lawdogwales5921]

Excellent.

[@DHarri9977]

That is good news I would bet your energy level and outlook as changed so much, very cool.

[@leestockton9367]

Congratulations! I'm a similar age and gone from 176lbs (40" waist) down to 142lbs (32" waist). You feel so much more alive when you fast and get into keto. Mind you though, it's costing me a fortune having to buy new clothes as a result of the weight loss!

[@cocolee8396]

Congratulations 🎊

[@lydialedbetter2041]

🎊

[@Turner2503]

I eat dinner around 5pm and won't eat anything till around noon the next day, and only maybe a couple hard boiled eggs. Then dinner around 5. I work a very physical job and I'm never hungry. Only time i eat carbs is when I'm invited to someone else's house and don't want to be rude. I used to crave mac and cheese, donuts, biscuits and gravy.

[@darrelmorrison5972]

As an 83+ male, mental clarity was a surprise. I’m fully awake and mentally alert after only a few weeks attempting keto.

[@foxiefair123]

That’s great! 😃

[@mrs.elizabethdarcyladyofpe1288]

Praise God! 💗

[@LeilaLaughsAlot]

Woah that’s amazing 83 congratulations 🎉

[@christinearmington]

Excellent! 😎

[@bi0lizard1]

At 50 years old I’ve noticed a big change as well. I feel sharper and more aware

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

This is all so true for me. I used to drink at least 30 Bud Lights a week. I’m not at all proud of that. I was usually only eating one meal a day, but it wasn’t good food. I’ve stopped all the alcohol and embraced Keto. Dr. Ekberg has taught me so much, and I’ve gone from 209 lbs to 193. My goal is 180. Then I’ll weigh what I did when I graduated. Granted I’ve lost muscle mass since I’m 67 years old. Last week I went 3 full consecutive days without eating anything. Just a lot of water and some coffee. I was never hungry during that time. Toward the end, I did start to think of food some, but I know I could have gone another day with relative ease. The only reason I stopped after 3 days was because I got a bit scared, because I was in new territory, so I ate low carb high fat and moderate protein. The next day I did my daily 3 mile walk, and I couldn’t believe the energy I had. It was incredible, I practically wanted to run, but kept it aerobic and finished by walking. I’m proud of the results, knowledge I didn’t have 6 weeks ago, and no more alcohol. I couldn’t have done it without Dr. Ekbergs’ expertise. Thanks Doctor👍👍👍👍👍

[@michellelablue7]

Same !!!!!

[@gingerthedog3951]

I gave up alcohol 15 years ago. I do not need or want alcohol in my life. Alcohol has too many negatives.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Update. I retired and work 40 hrs a week in a hardware store, now weigh 165-170, HDL 73, Triglycerides 73, refusing statins with total cholesterol at 290 and LDL 190. Cardiologist works in a huge medical group and we don’t like each other very much.

[@jdbjdbjdbjdb]

30 bud lights a week and you didn't turn gay?!?

[@andyharpist2938]

@@jdbjdbjdbjdb Mark is now Marsha.

[@wkkitty7776]

I love being fat adapted. I can go 20hrs and not eat because I'm not hungry, but sometimes I just eat a meal because I love to eat 😋😌.

[@tomhanks5329]

"everything you think you like you have learned to like it" what a powerful statement👍

[@fishermansdaughter5793]

Up until I found your page about 3 or 4 months ago I was ready to die. I had already quit all the pills the doctor had me on, wasn’t eating (without realizing this was good for me) & started feeling better for the first time in over 6 yrs. So I started looking to heal myself & that’s when I found you Dr. Ekberg & my life is so much better. At 69 yrs old I thought life was over but I’m actually getting better, even my depression. I’m trying to be patient & I know it’s gonna take time to undo the damage but for the first time in years I have hope. I just want to thank you for giving me the knowledge to heal myself naturally. I live in Michigan so as a senior I’m already leery of the doctors & hospitals. You shared this knowledge free of charge, you can’t even pay a regular doctor for good health advice because all he knows is there’s a pill for that. Thank you Dr. Ekberg for giving me my health back. 😊❤️

[@paulatempleton2661]

What a wonderful story , best wishes on your health journey 👏👏

[@GermanTaffer]

So wonderful to read!

[@gingerthedog3951]

Proof that a little knowledge goes a long way to achieving good health.

[@bonnieupton4114]

Oh my gosh... ! This sounds like me! I am doing better too!

[@bonnieupton4114]

And I live in Michigan too!

[@BM5K007]

#1 8:06 Less Hunger #2 8:19 Less Carb Cravings #3 8:37 No Snacks #4 8:58 No Ravenous Hunger #5 9:22 Skip Meals #6 9:43 Fat Cravings vs Carb Cravings #7 11:02 Ketone strips #8 12:01 No mood swings #9 12:39 Energy #10 13:06 Mental clarity. BONUS 14:45 Taste buds will change

[@observer46-vh5bm]

Thanks for the list

[@laravonstaden1838]

Thank you, this is really helpful!

[@sinethembangundana8071]

Thank YOU

[@RishmeSheriff]

Cheers mate I love his videos but it can be too dame long. And these chapters help.

[@dustymauve8636]

Thank you for the timestamps, they help so much!

[@jsalterxpress.2480]

The power you wield over your health when you’re fat adapted is incredible. The things my brain decided I didn’t need anymore (sugar, snacks, diet soft drinks, beer.....) was the mind blowing part not to mention the loss of 80 pounds. Thanks doc!

[@drekberg]

Thank you J SalterXpress. for sharing. That is great. I am so happy you have had such great results. Keep it up!

[@txlockednloaded2128]

I’m having a bit of trouble with beer rn how’d you deal with it if you don’t mind me asking

[@CannabrannaLammer]

@@txlockednloaded2128 your body should quickly tell you it doesn't want beer. Besides, if you're drinking it, you're not going to be in ketosis and definitely not fat adapted. Beer is full of carbs. It would be like eating potatoes and still thinking you could achieve ketosis.

[@michaelsamuel9917]

@@CannabrannaLammer Michelob low carb beer 2.5 grams of carbs.

[@grahamedwards6824]

@@txlockednloaded2128 Try keeping a record, and see if you can introduce the notion, rather like time restricted eating and intermittent fasting, of increasing the amount of time that you are not having any.... It's just an idea and I hope that it might help....

[@conniep5243]

After 6 weeks of 16/8 hours intermittent fasting I've lost 18 lbs. 61 years old, very sore joints for many years. All that went away after only a few days. The quick rewards of fasting and keto is so amazing.

[@scrappyquilter102]

Beginning of the third week I thought I had COVID. I hurt all over, felt feverish. It was Keto flu. I've been keto for over a year now and I am determined never to go back. I was 240 lbs when I started, now at 186 lbs and still dropping. I turn 70 tomorrow. Best thing I ever did. Thank you Dr. Ekberg.

[@joanneclark8256]

Did you have pcos or hormone issues? Any gmfatty liver when started?

[@daleval2182]

Good for you,have a fabulous 70th year. Well done ✅

[@scrappyquilter102]

Quite possibly beginning fatty liver. Quite possibly beginning diabetes. Suffering terribly with inflammation. I did not get tested and was not monitored by a doctor. Try to find a doctor who subscribed to keto back then! I am now 72 and 165lbs. stable weight, vigorous and still now, so very grateful. Fast 3x/week and eat keto. @@joanneclark8256

[@daleval2182]

Ive been Keto 6 months, Ketovore 5 months, im turning 65 this summer down from 355 to 290, by Aug target is 260, Im finally fat adapted passed on all 10 on this list, Praise God , no longer a glutten eater by habit, i eat to fuel, i hit the weights,and gaining great old guy muscle mass , Love you Dr E .❤

[@frostscience5470]

Just finishing a 36 hour fast. Black coffee and water only. Not hungry at all. Went KETO 2.5 months ago. Also started a feeding window... only eat from 5 to 11pm. Also started the gym 5 days / week. Amazing. I've worked out all my life but I'm getting ripped so fast. I look better than I've looked since my teen years and feel better too! In only 2.5 months!

[@33MattyIce__]

A 42 year old, 3 month young carnibaby here. I just recently did a 36 hour fast (was gonna go 72, but realized I had meat already thawed in the fridge and didn't want to re-freeze). I've done plenty of I.F. but this was my first 24hr+ fast. Long story short, I had two of the best workouts ever those two fasted days! Amazing!(Especially being that before my carnivore conversion, I've been struggling with fatigue issues ever since the C era )....Fat adaptation is real, and really awesome and everything the Doc speaks of in this vid is so true !

[@bernadinecabanas331]

I started keto diet😂2 weeks ago and I noticed a lot in my mind and my body…. that my taste buds has changed. I appreciate more my food than ever before 🎉 I can eat once a day without asking for more 🎉 Mood swings disappeared as well 😮 My swollen fingers are no longer swollen…. what more do we ask for??? Thank you Doctor Ekberg 🤩 Take care Love from France 🇫🇷

[@Sandi_shores_lands_fish]

Oui oui

[@sarahborders2348]

I went full carnivore 32 days ago (only meat, butter and eggs) and all of this has happened for me. I was a serious sugar addict and ate tons of junk snack foods all day. I no longer crave any of that stuff, and feel amazing. Thanks for these videos!

[@Sandi_shores_lands_fish]

👍

[@profiskipinternational4402]

Kg. Still a way to go coming down to 80 kg, at a body size of 183 cm/6ft 1". Its an interesting experience at age of 59. My brainfog is reduced, since years I can read again a book. Hope my body and brain learns to switch to fat energy.

[@profiskipinternational4402]

I did 5 weeks watet fasting. Now one week fatty keto diet. No coffee, no fruit juices, just meat and eggs, little bit cauliflower. Not anymore any sweeties or cookies. But its harder than not eating anything. My brain still shouts for sugar. While I had 4-5 coffees daily with honey before fadtening, now its just sugar free green tea. So boring. But during fasting I lost 50% of my overweight. In top condition I had 74 kg, badly overweight it went up to 105-110 kg. Felt bad, all time tired. I think now I have around 90kg

[@tonyperez7907]

Hi. How's your bowel movement??

[@joanneclark8256]

Are you getting in your calories tho ?

[@crowspears2]

Been on a high carb diet my entire life. I quit carbs cold turkey and went keto. Didn’t get any keto flu or at any point in time did I get carb cravings. All my friends and family talk about all these side effects they got from keto. I believe that a lot of it comes down to how much they cut their calories when going on keto. I kept my keto calories higher than my high carb diet for the first 2 weeks and I believe this can make people’s experience far more pleasant.

[@lawdogwales5921]

Interesting.

[@dsrrellridgewsy2218]

I'm a 58 year old man. 6'4" and when I heard the Dr talk about this, 3 weeks ago, I immediately only started eating what he says was good. I havent had any sugar or bad carbs in the last 3 weeks. I weighed 288lbs. Tired all the time, ankles and knees hurt, especially climbing and coming down stairs. Anyway within the 1st few days I lost all want for sugar stuff. In 2 weeks I noticed my knees and ankles aren't hurting anymore and on the last day of the 3rd week I got on the scale and I'm at 272lbs. I'm never hungry and I havent put in an excercise regiment yet. I just wanted to say thanks Dr.

[@2Truth4Liberty]

Yes, I found that exercise is 5% (or can exen cause weight gain) and diet is 95% :-0) Proper human diet. That's the key. Glad to hear your story!

[@fannycasteel7118]

I had exactly the same problem with my knees, ankles and back hurting all the time. After I stopped eating carbs I had no pain anywhere!!!

[@neehabose5776]

I’m fat adapted which makes intermittent fasting or Omad natural. Best thing is I did it accidentally 😭 weight just falling off, 32 lbs so far, I’m going to keep going 🥰

[@pandamagic937]

What is Omad?

[@northkentasbestosservices3428]

@@pandamagic937 One Meal A Day

[@TheSeanpatrickobrien]

🍆

[@pastgrace]

That’s great! Would you mind to share how you feel during period? I started Keto and IF 6 weeks ago, but just feel weak and light headed for 3 days during period and I have to stop fasting and had some dry fruits for sugar... I felt like I was ill. Many male doctors didn’t talk about this, so would be great if you could share your experiences 🙏

[@cmh9932]

@@pastgrace I can't speak for Neeha but I have the same experience as yourself... not necessarily the feeling sick and ill part but definitely weak tired and hungry. I just started tweaking My fasting around it versus making myself miserable. It's only two or three days out of the month which I can swing but everybody has their limit, yours may be different. Plus I always force myself to at least get a walk or light run in. Oddly enough it actually boosts my energy. I definitely have to talk myself into it, by reminding myself that it will be worth it. Not much but I hope it helps. 🌻

[@bigsoon9127]

I’m going to keep this simple, you saved my life. I’ve been diabetic for 10 years + and I’m no longer on any meds. I’ve lost 40 pounds in 2 months and just recently moved into Ketosis. I’m doing OMAD with that meal being Keto and veg forward. I no longer crave carbs, I’ve taken up bike riding and can go for an hours, my life has changed and it’s all do you the simplistic way you explain things....Thank you!!!

[@monogramadikt5971]

this is the first time in my nearly 50 years on this planet that anything like this has ever been explained to me. subscribed ;)

[@shelfcloud487]

Exactly! I'm 54 and learned about and started intermittent fasting 10 months ago. I've lost 60 lbs. Now I watch videos like this all the time to learn more about all the processes and benefits and tips and tricks that I can incorporate into my new lifestyle. Yes, intermittent fasting is a way of life for me now.

[@renusharma1332]

Me too - 50 years of ignorance, it’s never late

[@Trthsker24]

Which planet? Lol.

[@yvettesalih8882]

Same experience! Thank you Dr Ekberg and KZbin for helping millions of people get healthy and improve more in life regardless of age! Keep up the good work!

[@tonyt8805]

Same here - 56 and wish I knew about intermittent fasting at 40 🤔😉🤔

[@cintikevin1]

OH MY GOSH! I have wondered forever why I don't show a high level of ketones on the ketone strips. Thank you Dr. Ekberg for explaining this!!!! I knew I was fat adapted because I had all the signs that I was but I thought the ketone strips would show that. BTW Dr. Ekberg I always loved your content but didn't watch a lot because your videos are a bit longer than other channels. I no longer feel that way. You are BY FAR the best Teacher on KZbin IMHO. You just teach on a level that pretty much anyone can understand. And now that I know "why" I should "eat this way" and "exercise" this way, it keeps me even more motivated to stay the course. To any new viewers out there who just started looking into fasting or intermittent fast and or/keto or just plain health advise? STOP. Look no further. Just watch his videos and learn. And you learn just as much just streaming the KZbin video on audio in your car or just working out or walking or drinking coffee. I have zero affiliation with Dr. Ekberg. I'm just a huge fan. Thanks for all you effort and work Dr.! You deserve every subscriber you have.

[@luciusdebeers6176]

Suck up

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

You know when the content is good when you rewatch the videos, either for positive reinforcement or for clarification and getting the big picture. There’s so much to learn, and I find watching again often expands my learning horizon. Especially when you feel and look better.👍👍

[@Kinsale1333]

Yeah, I rewatch all the time for positive reinforcement. Especially when I occasionally get off track over the holidays. Rewatching motivates me to get right back on the program. Great stuff!

[@panzerkomander3832]

I am 62, weighed 82 kilos and reduced to 65 kilos doing intermittent fasting and physical excercise. Dr. Ekberg's tips on health are invaluable. Love from India. 😊👏👏👏🌹

[@tracymcginty.2860]

What intermittent fasting window did u do ?

[@tokkielegrange3533]

Im from South Africa..65, lost 7kg in 3 weeks without exercise, just walking the dog, love bp coffee.drink lots of water and electrolytes

[@tokkielegrange3533]

Also IF

[@billybabu]

Watching this in Lock down here in the UK. I eat and drink once every 23hrs daily most days. My skin is soft and glowing and I get a good night's. I used to snack all the time, not anymore.

[@fallguy6196]

Keto for almost 2 years now. Single greatest decision I have ever made.

[@rockybalboa8378]

Good to hear fall guy. Just started recently after dieting for a few months. Doing keto now an it is working.

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

It’s not about keto it’s about ur caloric intake

[@jeganka]

Ertugrul Körpinar interesting 🧐

[@travisdmoore5]

fall guy lol.

[@dianemary1719]

Ertugrul Körpinar funny I consume more calories than these macro tracking apps recommend and I’m losing weight plus feel great. 😊

[@wilhelmtaylor9863]

About those keto strips: I was 192# 2 years ago (age 71). Started keto only because of my high sugar readings. Weight loss was actually unexpected since I had not watched too many videos on the subject and didn't really know what to expect. At 165# a year ago the strips were getting pretty dark and I was delighted. (Cost me some to buy new pants, though.) Now I'm at 148-151# and the keto strips are barely registering. I was worried but this video went some way to clarifying things. Thanks, doc. Now I need to have my wedding band resized - it falls off when I wash my hands. edit: fyi, my a1c went from 8.2 in 2019 to 5.2 last month. I'll never go back.

[@marivipalomino6975]

Congratulations! It is never too late feel great.

[@paulrosenau4930]

Outstanding! You can check for blood ketones if you’d like at this stage, but it appears you’re doing great! 👍

[@wilhelmtaylor9863]

@@paulrosenau4930 → Here it's 2 years later and all's still great. My wife has followed me and went from 156 to 120 two years ago and keeps under that. Life is good.

[@imnedmonton]

I have been dropping in to listen to these fascinating videos for several months. Since I started tuning in I bought a five-gallon stock pot in which I brew bone broth. I chiefly make chicken vegetable soup from the amber/gold collagen and nutrient-loaded liquid. I start my day with oat groats mixed with bananas. I'm sixty-five y.o. I do not crave sugar. I feel as energized as I was in my twenties. I have no mobility issues despite a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in three joints. Thank you, doctor, for a great service. Stay safe. ♥

[@nosirrahx]

I would add one to this list that I and several friends noticed: 11. Foods that normally don't taste sweet start tasting sweet. I notice this big time with nuts, they literally taste like candy now.

[@ItsAllAboutGuitar]

Yes! Raw cashews for me are better than any M&M's or Snickers I ever had.

[@ThePinkBinks]

lol Yeah. I had an almond and went oh my god too sweet!

[@clintmcleod4482]

I totally agree! 👍I will snack on pecans, from time to time, and they are sweet. It's true, taste buds do change.

[@joelinpa185]

Dinner rolls at restaurants now taste sweet, almost like a doughnut.

[@rashaali7392]

That’s true I used to hate the taste of unsweetened almond milk now it tastes sweet 😋👌🏼

[@samuelmontypython8381]

Completely true! Especially the loss of hunger. Just yesterday I went the entire day with no food: woke up at 6:00 am, went to work, came home at 5:00 pm, browsed the inter webs a bit and finally realized I hadn’t eaten. I actually had to force myself to eat

[@garnetnard4284]

I stopped following dr berg because he’s a Scientologist and now I’m recommended these video from dr ekberg. This content is so much better.

[@drekberg]

Thank you @garnetnard4284 for letting me know. I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.😄

[@BrianMason1000]

Is Berg pushing Scientology?

[@merylslabbert3570]

Dr Berg a scientology... ?! .. how could this connect with nutrition ? ... or chiropractic even ? Probably some totally fake stuff from a jealous online troll, having "fun" in a twisted way !

[@Ladylifelearner]

I stopped when I found out that Berg is a scientologist, too. I agree - this guy is better

[@Ladylifelearner]

​@BrianMason1000 No he's not doing so overtly but I dont trust anything about Berg since I found out he's a scientologist.

[@curlytops103]

Been on a low carb diet for a month now and am soooo thrilled to say I am experiencing all of these 11 signs, already!!! Yes, maybe not 80-90% fat adapted just yet but knowing I feel these make me sooooo inlove with my diet. The best decision am making for my health/body. And I can't thank you enough Doc for every bit of information/explanation you share with us your followers. You're simply the best! Hugs!!! 😍

[@-kattya-]

it's almost unbelieveable that we have acces to all of these fantastic information by you Doc for free. I really really appreciate it!

[@GeminieCricket]

I have been on Keto since September 2019. I started at 170 pounds. I am now at 130 April 1,2020,and feel so good I could cry.I try to alternate rice and noodles and potatoes everyday. I eat these daily and keep it under 20 grams. I thank KZbin for sending me my first video. I have no idea how it happened but I am beyond grateful to all of the videos I have watched from all of the KZbin community. Thank you.

[@MrKeith2005rt]

whoop whoop! fat adapted here. check marked all 10 point + bonus point

[@officialWWM]

The most difficult thing about IF is changing your thought patterns. For most of our lives we have been told “fat is bad”, “a little sugar won’t hurt”, “you must eat 3 meals a day”, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” etc etc…turns out, none of that is true…

[@Hippy2021]

I think I got all that. I only eat when I need. No craving or thinking about food as before I used eating non stop till bedtime, from dawn to dusk. My personality changed a lot, calmer, more understanding for others, easy forgiving, less stress and no more feeling depression. Overall food is no longer my obsession. As said eat to live, not the opposite. Thank you Dr Ekberg. You are amazing!

[@月丹-i2v]

I am having OMAD now and when I binge-watching all the videos from this channel I realized how focus I am..couldn't be more clear-minded ever!

[@jozsefveibli-magyari2240]

You've changed my life. Based on your incentive I started a ketogenic diet last November, lost 20 kg in 4 months and I'm mantaining my new weight without effort. And yes, the extra bonus is the mental clarity and the feeling of being "clean". Thx Dr. Ekberg!

[@philtowle8340]

Thanks Doc, Heart issues gone, prostate cancer gone, arthritis gone, gout gone, fat gone. Lost 10kg, wife said I was gorgeous. 🤣 Love my fat food, hate processed food. Phil

[@edisonbolivia1143]

What do you eat ?

[@philtowle8340]

Yes, keto, although will have a small amount of potato and pumpkin to keep wife happy 😀 No sugar or grains. I am intermittently fasting every day for 16 hours. I cut out breakfast to achieve this.

[@philtowle8340]

I am having no problem sticking to this way of eating. To be fair, I am a fat lover now and don't consider this to be a "diet", simply my way of eating. It is quite amazing to me that, to my friends and family, although I am congratulated on achieving my new image, also the obvious changes in my health and wellbeing, that they still continue eating processed food and working out like crazy. Is this denial at its worst?

[@mikebarrett8681]

Thought you were going to say wife gone 😂

[@LilCraftyNook]

Awww!!

[@LilCraftyNook]

This is exactly what I needed today!! I’m about 80% there according to this. Taste buds DO change! I’m thankful for that!

[@ordinaryvalley]

I had insulin resistance and decades of carb sugar addiction before i went carnivore. It took me almost 3 months to get to a point where i didnt feel fatigued and sugar cravings anymore. It can take longer than 6 weeks for some of us so stick with it please. Its totally worth it. I feel like a completely new person ❤

[@goofi78]

Dr. Ekberg, Thank you for your amazing and informative videos. I started my journey to be healthy (the right way) 24 days ago. I do OMAD, and average 20-24 fasting periods. I have lost about 27 pounds and I have all the signs you mentioned in this video. I have never had this much energy in the last two decades. I have another 30 pounds to lose to achieve my goal. I love watching your videos. Thank you very much,

[@robc3863]

"Carbohydrates are a food that raises blood pressure", why don't doctors tell people about that!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Rob Colclough. They would have to study health instead of disease to know.

[@robc3863]

@@drekberg I had tendon and shoulder pains following a flu in June 2016. The flu left me gasping for breath for 2 days, and with tingling extremeties and lips. The cough took 4 months to clear. No doctor could help. Thanks to you and Dr Berg I realised my 3 glasses of fresh orange juice a day and integral bread might be giving me too much sugar, but my blood glucose never went over 108, and dropped to 88 fasting. So I cut out sugar and bread, and within weeks my shoulder unfroze, no pain at all. I still don't know what happened, but cutting out bread and orange juice has helped.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@robc3863 I had exactly the same experience with joint pain. This low carb thing is almost if not actually like pressing a magic health button.

[@living9377]

Carbs raises blood SUGAR. Not blood pressure. It causes an insulin spike and creates more cravings.

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

Carbohydrates are great

[@christopherpetrov2355]

Perfect !! Now I got the answer why am not dying for food when all my friends are. Thanks doctor👍🙏 !!

[@DilrubaSChowdhry]

8:07 where the check list comes. Great content.

[@VideoNozoki]

Thank you.

[@kingtyler8109]

You’re the real MVP👋

[@mohammedasad5525]

Nice name Dilruba 😊

[@martaxiaoping1261]

Thanks Tahar from whatever, nobody cares, leave us alone. Thank you

[@BurnNotice3210]

@@martaxiaoping1261 you are not even in the conversation, go away

[@nice10906]

I'm 50 years old and followed all your recommendations on your channel, and it has taken me 5 weeks to become fat adapted and I feel great. Thanks Dr Sten Ekberg

[@johnreynolds1912]

Over the past 3 months, I’ve moved from eating typical junk diet to a part Keto diet, then after a few weeks a strict Keto diet, then for the last month OMAD + Keto. This has totally changed my life, and I will never eat sugar and carbs again. I’ve lost 40lbs, feel 20 years younger and can honestly say by every metric imaginable feel better than I have since I was in my teens. This will be my diet for the rest of my life. I would encourage anyone to try it and sure, it’s hard for the first 2 weeks weening the body from sugar and carbs, but once it adapts EVERYTHING on the Dr.’s list is absolutely true. Good luck

[@carriekassick7311]

I had company last summer after being on keto for a while, we were out on our front porch after having been down by the river in our yard all morning. So far, we had only had coffee and around 1 pm my adult son came to me and said mom are we gonna eat some lunch, we haven’t eaten anything since dinner last night and I’m starving! I realized, I never thought about meals because I was only eating one meal a day for a while. I had to go and make lunch for everyone! Lol

[@Mina-gm3pg]

So true. How funny everyone hungry except you.

[@karenmartinlee670]

😄

[@carlahubbard7251]

When I'm doing keto lettuce taste sweet to me

[@choosinghope]

When I was growing people would say nasty stuff like oysters, caviar, mushrooms etc were an 'acquired taste' and I'd wonder why anyone would acquire it. So you made me laugh when you said 'You have learned to like everything you like, so now you can learn to like some things that are better for you' Thank you, another zinger!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Pam Free. I am extra glad you appreciated that 😄

[@kathleenking47]

Natto, is an acquired taste Many Japanese don't like it, so not all Asian markets carry it. Northeastern Japan eats it More... Those people live a lot longer. It's also nattokinase

[@pjumnuss6590]

Just started OMAD to lose some weight prior to a hiking vacation- doing 3 plus hours of aerobic exercise daily, so far only get craving to snack on nuts ( specifically) once a day- so a kind of fat craving. I'm relieved that I no longer have the insatiable recurring Carbo cravings after doing 1 year of mostly low carb/keto with occasional breaks during vacations & special events. The first 34 years I was healthy but the next 30 years were a downward spiral into carbohydrate/ sugar addiction of which I was completely unaware of the cause of my declining health. But after finding your videos I was able to become healthy again. I have forwarded your videos to several family members and friends. You are simply the best low carb/ keto/ IF health advisor on you tube. This information should be taught in all high school and college nutrition classes if our government really had our best interests at heart. Thank you for your great public service in making these life saving educational health videos for the general public.

[@KelvinDigeo]

Hello Umniss 👋…How are you doing?

[@Kitiwake]

Been on carnivore from 2 weeks low carb keto for a week. Went for a long bike ride 80kms yesterday. Ate small breakfast, eggs and some meat beforehand. I did that ride several times in the past..40 out and 40 back. On the outward journey I was exhausted but no hunger. Had a handful of fries, some little meat and a less than a liter of low sugar drink at the end of the first leg. I completed the return leg without any exhaustion.

[@sofitocyn100]

what frustrates me is how easily I can lose my fat adaptation and crave sugar and be always hungry the second I let myself go and indulge in sweets or carb heavy meals for one little day. It seems like it's a daily struggle that will never get easier with time. I never get fat but I certainly look and become heavier whenever I start eating carbs again. My skin gets acne (I am almost 30) and my eyes look old, dark, sunken. I look and feel so much better everytime I stop eating carbs and fast again, but I almost forget how they make me feel and look like, because I am surrounded with people who look and feel great even though they eat carbs like anybody else. Part of me always thinks "if they can, so can I" but no, sugar makes me more miserable than the average person. Also psychologically speaking. Anyway, You have, sir, the best youtube channel I know on nutrition. Seriously I never miss any of your videos! Thank you so much

[@debrajackson1480]

FINALLY, I understand how to know if I’m fat adapted. Such a clear way of explaining it. Other videos left me even more confused. Thank you for your hard work.

[@jayhay1237]

I want to express my gratitude for Dr. Ekberg. I'm a former endurance athlete who considered himself an expert in nutrition, especially sports nutrition. Unfortunately, I have come to realize that I have to unlearn so much official and popular information. I competed at a time that high carb and low fat diet was supreme. One of my mentors was a world class athlete, coach and university trained nutritionist. When he died of a massive coronary at age fifty, it rattled the whole dogma. We are so misled by the industrial complex of health care, pharma, food manufacturers, FDA, AMA, and the big and powerful farm lobby! No wonder that there is so much confusion? Thanks for your effort in spreading the truth!

[@PeopleHealthTec]

5:52 It can take 2-6 weeks to fat adapt, depending on your insulin resistance and carb dependence. 8:01 Ten signs of fat adaptation

[@timmy3822]

I’ve lost 8lbs in the last week and a half doing 16:8 IF with a low carb diet. I’m guessing most of that was my glycogen stores and the water binded to it. Here’s hoping I continue to see losses in the next week onwards.

[@j.m.9727]

I started keto (I've been averaging around 30-55 total carbs a day and under 20 net carbs a day) about a month ago and I've lost about twelve pounds. My cravings are gone. I miss the convenience and fun of eating out but I feel so much better. I've been eating under 5 grams of sugar a day without an issue. I now know the difference between hunger and craving.

[@jfox71]

Mexican food is my go-to for eating out. No chip and order fajitas ask for lettuce instaed of beans and rice and just make a fajita salad out of it.

[@cian4468]

This is such great information and explained so clearly. I'm on day 3 of my 5-day fast, following your directions and I'm surprised at how smooth it's going. I'm not craving at all and it's very do-able. Next month marks one year of healthy Keto with intermittent fasting (mostly 18 hr fast/6 hr eating). Thank you Dr. Ekberg for sharing this valuable information!

[@essexranger]

This just flashed up on my feed... so much amazing information. I've been fat adapted for about a week and a half and I'm amazed at how being like this puts me in charge of food for the first time in my life 👌❤️❤️❤️

[@cynthiasmith1457]

Wow...finally ketone strips explained! Been eating keto and losing weight like crazy...but strips STOPPED showing ketosis. THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING!!!

[@KelvinDigeo]

Hello Cynthia 👋….How are you doing?

[@pkn5607]

Love the last point about chocolate. After 3 odd weeks of extremely strict keto (15g net carbs/day) I bought some 90%cocoa chocolate and it tasted more sweet than bitter. Best part is there are only 15 net gram of carbs per 100g so you can eat a decent amount of it for a treat

[@ottoroberts5163]

I love the switch from chocolate... to dark chocolate

[@michaelsrowland]

Just buy some cacao liquor or paste

[@sofitocyn100]

yes, I tasted and appreciated a 85 percent one. I had never appreciated dark chocolate before (not even 50 percent). I always feel immensely satisfied each time i have a few squares of this chocolate.

[@ady6837]

I am in tears!!! No one,literally no one even bothers to break down such complex processes that our body goes throigh. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! MAY YOU LIVE A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE. I should say that you care about us more than even our parents or friends. Because you try to make us efficient individuals packed with REAL KNOWLEDGE. Agggh i am so emotional at this point. A lifetime gratitude for you.

[@dianedeberry8651]

Thank you Dr. Ekberg. I’ve lost 50 plus pounds of fat I about 4 months taking your advice. Wish I lived closer to your practice so I could have a consultation. Again thanks so much.

[@k2k4]

I'm completing my first 3 day fast today. I got headaches on the end of day 1 and day 2, and man was i hungry last night, but I stuck to it. 5 lbs down, probably mostly water but I'm still proud of it.

[@Volkskomissar]

not probably, it is water. and you are trying one of the worst diets out there. Have fun

[@Hawtload]

Having things like butter or lots of avocado in your meals really helps. That carb craving stomach stab feeling is real.

[@chrismar0101]

Big thumbs up to you and your channel. Perhaps it's noteworthy that you can be fat adapted despite eating a good deal of carbs. I've been doing OMAD for 15 months with about 40% of calories from carbs (rice, oats, pasta), yet I can check all the boxes in your video (except no.6; fat cravings) including being able to skip a meal which on OMAD means going for 48 hours without food. I try to enlighten people that once your body gets used to OMAD, it's neither torment nor sacrifice, but liberation.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Chris M. Great points. And that would probably still work for someone like myself, but a lot of people with a strong IR tendency probably can't go that high. It is absolutely liberating. So nice to not have your life revolve around meals.😄

[@garyfinch1840]

Well done! I would still use a CGM for 2 weeks to graph the blood glucose levels as any spikes are doing damage.

[@sashaj.8465]

Took me several weeks to get fat adapted. I stuck it out because I like not being hungry all the time and snacking. The bullet coffee made a huge difference.

[@a.humphries8678]

When do you have it? At the beginning of a fast?

[@wordsculpt]

@@a.humphries8678 Whenever you are tired or just want a cup of coffee.

[@leecox6241]

@@wordsculpt But if coffee raises cortisol levels, is it such a good idea?

[@andersvikingsvensson8762]

Awesome info ! Thank you ! I have been on keto diet with IF every other day , also known as digital diet 1-0-1-0-1-0 and so on , 1=day with 3 normal low carb high-fat meals and last meal taken in the afternoon not later than 6 PM and 0= day with no eating only drinking bullet proof coffe and vegetarian broth and green tea with full fat lactose free heavy whipping cream ! Started 8 November 2019 ! 23 Weeks and lost 66 pounds ! I started 290 pounds and are now down to 224 ponds ! I can checkmark all 10 steps in this video !

[@Laura-ud6dv]

Wow. Thanks for this info and congratulations on your weight loss!

[@Ultrademic]

Thank you. Ive been on a very good diet for 2 weeks. Feel like i have keto flu. Hoping i am fat adapted soon.

[@Pinkorchid72]

I really appreciate Dr. Elbert. He explains these concepts so simply and it’s very easy to understand, which is very important to make this information accessible to the masses. Please continue to make these videos. You are helping so many thousands, even tens of thousands!

[@timlee7038]

I got half of my health recovery on my own, hit a wall, this Dr. helped me get the rest of the way! thx doc

[@MickAngelhere]

I have struggled with my health for years only to find out that I’m gluten intolerant, stopped eating bread and really cut down on the carbs . This has helped me to understand what’s been happening as I’ve been reducing my meals to twice a day and have noticed big changes, been making the changes bit by bit in training my body to eat what it needs

[@adriennedunne1748]

I have to admit I had a day when I was feeling stressed and I gave into carbs on a big scale. I felt terrible physically. This encouraged me to stay away from them. Thanks for all your great videos. I have most of those signs. 😊

[@lydialedbetter2041]

I feel your pain.

[@alphalioness72]

I used to eat ice cream with milk chocolate chips added in. Now I eat plain whole milk Greek yogurt with cocoa nibs and enjoy it just a much. The taste buds changing is real.

[@Pygmygerbil88]

The way i knew that i am carb adapted i was exercising hard everyday and was not losing weight then i watched dr ekberg's clips on carb dangers quit carbs(except fruits and daites) and then i immediately lost weight 5 kilos in two months. Thank you from an iranian friend🌹🏵💮💐🌻

[@dooshimastone]

I checked all 9 signs of being fats adaptive except the mood swings (maybe because I have 2 children under 2 years of age and I’m stressed about them). I lost 28lb in 45days. My waist line went from 35inches to 28.5inches. I exercise and do not feel any hunger or extreme fatigue. My ketone strips did just what you described.

[@lisabeaumont]

Wow!

[@dooshimastone]

@@lisabeaumont honestly, I never thought I could lose weight but I’m at a comfortable weight now and doing well so far. You can too. People around me look at me and are astonished with how much progress I made.

[@ashishb9781]

Great Explanation Dr. Sten. I can not imagine the source of your vast knowledge on the subject. All your videos are very logical, straight forward and self-explanatory and unique at the same time.

[@NariKims]

The taste bud thing is definitely one of the better things I've experienced through this. ^^ Makes eating food an amazing experience literally every single time, haha.

[@FloridaLivingFun]

You are a true God-send! Thank you for clarifying what I wish I had known many years ago.

[@nathaeladalyah9681]

I went on a strict diet of steak, eggs, butter, milk, and leafy greens for two weeks. Last night, I broke the diet and bought strawberries, which I used to eat all the time. After about three strawberries, I thought I was going to get sick from the nausea caused by the sugar.

[@Sandi_shores_lands_fish]

Strawsea

[@AmyLSchulte]

Yes in the taste buds! The “old” foods don’t seem that good anymore, not that I’ve eaten them. But I just don’t care.

[@drekberg]

Thank you AmyBEgirl. Real food tastes better

[@tashasmith1234]

Yeah, I had a bite of my kid's pizza and thought NAH... Not very tasty. I went back for the salmon and veg.

[@janiven3149]

Yeah, and chocolate is too Sweet Not...

[@marclbishop]

This is my favorite video of yours so for. Your delivery is so clear and concise. I am pumped to realize that I have virtually all of the signs of fat adaption after two weeks of low carbs and IF. Extremely motivating! Thanks.

[@vincentanguoni8938]

I'm not sure how I first learned about insulin resistance. A little over a year ago I was bedridden with arthritis at 68. I knew I was overweight. The belly mostly... Took only a couple of months on low carb and lost 8 kilos along with the arthritis and gout and asthma.... I have always been active but just loved sweets and pizza and pasta.... It caught up with me just like this guy teaches.... I sound like a TV commercial..... Thank you!!!!!

[@notyourfrind9415]

Not enough is said about the positive effects of LCHF on asthma. I was born asthmatic and now I can do a full HIIT session without being out of breath and almost blacking out.

[@gerhardstrydom5249]

I am 52years old and started transition to low carb 3.5months ago. After about 1month I started a 16:8 intermitted fast routine also. Lost 13kg in 13weeks sofar and i was not grossly overweight (83.6 down to 70.4kg). What a blessing💪👏

[@wilhelmtaylor9863]

"Learn to like the things that are better for you". Like the song, if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with.

[@theresiaelentan3990]

15:20 - I experienced that after doing on low carb, high fat and IF several months. My belly fat is disappeared. Thank you for the knowledge!!!

[@sagarikajena7958]

Plz give ur diet chart.

[@TerriblePerfection]

Excellent explanation! If only more people got your message, they would be so much healthier and happier. My daughter is vegan and eats so much pasta. At this moment she is napping, whereas I just took a walk, and I'm 42 years older than her! Well, we can only change ourselves. Thank you for another informative video!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Luann Rouff. A lot of vegans rely heavily on processed grain and starch. You're right. We can sow seeds, but we can only change ourselves. It is liberating to realize that.😄

[@Isobel31Swan]

We've been lied to so much; Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting is the way to go.

[@TerriblePerfection]

@@Isobel31Swan Well, to be fair, it wasn't all lies that did us in, but even well-meaning parents who didn't know better. My mom loved us dearly, but allowed us to eat Pop Tarts for breakfast and a lot of other garbage. I didn't know that there was any other kind of lettuce besides iceberg until I left home! : )

[@nancymiceli4446]

Dr. Sten Ekberg Could you please give advice for vegans?

[@lawdogwales5921]

@@zed5129 Exactly!

[@Nagpadawala]

Your presentations are the most detailed, easily understood of almost anyone on youtube. You truly are the best. Thank you.

[@paulviren6599]

Golda here. Thank u so much, DrEckberg. I did not even know that insulin is in our body, yet I was a scholar most of my life.

[@cindiallen6181]

How can anyone give this video a thumbs down?

[@kynareth7865]

I am fat adapted now and was before for about five month straight, and all these things are very true! I also love what you said about changing your taste because now, not only sweet things but some processed foods turn off as well. You can change your taste buds! I feel like fat adaption is the most freedom because I can get up and have plenty energy even after running until as late as 1 pm, when waking a 6 am and be fine.

[@giugiu3447]

I had double bypass surgery 9 months ago and set myself back twice, by pushing myself to hard, nearly putting myself back in hospital. Just under 3 months ago I started IF and clean keto, about 100% to 99.9% of the time, and my body, mind set, clarty of thinking, etc has changed for the better! And I suffer with PTSD, and my symptoms have more or less halved. The nightmares, flash backs, mood swings, bitterness anger has mellowed. I have more work to do but it feels fcking great to be getting back to the old me after so long. There is so little help out their for men, it's disgusting and I would never have believed it if I hadn't been going through it myself. Fact!

[@kathyhall668]

I'm having mental clarity, and mood swings have very much lessened. My sweet tooth has gone ,except I still enjoy some keto deserts once in a while.

[@wdaraamut]

Today i ate my meals thinking i dont want to eat. Then i still ate them thinking i have to get into ketosis and reach anough fat consumption for the day. I should have listened to my body when it told me not to eat. But atleast now i learned all this is a good thing in regards of reaching ketosis... I already lost weight quite a lot in these past days, so after quite a long time trying to reach ketosis, i think i finally have.

[@cebukid70]

Thanks for this video because I'm happy to say, I meet some of the key critirea. 1.) Mental clarity 2.) Consistent Energy Level 3.) I don't crave any food or "fuel" at all first thing in the morning. I can wait until dinner to eat a solid meal. Keep in mind, the *biggest factor* is exercise. I've been a morning runner for 11 years and this entire time, I've been running fasted. I think this played an even bigger factor than my dietary habits (not Keto, or low fat, but relatively low carb).