HOW TO LOSE 20 POUNDS ON KETO!- Dr. Eric Westman

[@debbies-day]

Dr. Westman, you nailed it! I have followed your strict Keto for 1-1/2 years, and it is the first time in my entire life that I haven’t thought about my weight and have tons of energy. I am 5’3” and now stay around 110 pounds at 58-years-old. I should mention that I have given birth to 11 wonderful children, and I have a flat stomach for the first time in my adult life! I swear my skin is less wrinkled than it was ten years ago. My husband finally joined my keto lifestyle after seeing my results. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@Knitted_together_by_Jesus]

Please tell me more. I’m doing everything he recommends and still struggling. 55 yrs old and 4 kids. I’m 5’ 4 and would love to get down to 115. How long did it take you ?

[@debbies-day]

It took about a year to lose the last 10 pounds, stay there, and get down to very little body fat. Since I am still homeschooling two children, I do pull-ups, planks, etc., at home throughout the day, but I just had to stick with a very low-carb plan. I do eat a 7-cup salad every day that I don’t count in my 20-or-less carbs. Also, I stick to one or two meals per day. I hope this helps!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Hi @@Knitted_together_by_Jesus , Consider taking Dr.Westman’s “Keto Made Simple Masterclass” Enrolment opens in July. You can join the waitlist here 👇 adaptyourlifeacademy.com/keto-made-simple-masterclass/

[@MEF7]

​@@Knitted_together_by_Jesus Dr. Boz can help you Dr. Annette Bosworth.

[@photina78]

@@debbies-day I love hearing about your free salad everyday because Dr Atkins allowed us to eat 2 cups of free non-starchy green vegetables per day, that we didn't have to count, and I'm doing that now. He discovered most of his patients had been cheating by doing that, so he studied it and discovered it didn't hinder their weight loss and made it easier to stick to the diet.

[@reginaevans9279]

Please show us a week of eating in the life of Dr. Eric Westman. Thank you!

[@JeJe11]

I am dealing with the 20 lb result of "carb creep." Almost half my total loss - so, no more. The total carbs make the difference - and understanding my addictive personality re: carbs. Thanks so much, Dr. Westman!

[@pierrettemacgregor8594]

I’m been faultering for this past year after three successful years. Back on track again. Patience is so hard but Thankyou!!!!!!

[@maybeme94]

I let myself slip this past Christmas…and proved to myself that I could not eat white flour or sugar.

[@paulhailey2537]

I slipped back 110 lbs before I started Carnivore and lost 135 pounds in a year 335/200

[@lisaberg1853]

Free medical advice from a subject matter expert. WOW!! Lost 60 lbs following Dr.Westman and I put him, his research and his credentials out there anytime I can. You are the best Dr. Westman, changing lives....one pound at a time!

[@gigi4me]

How long did it take you to lose the weight? Did you go a long time without losing the first 2 months?

[@Jennifr1966]

PLEASE reply to Gigi. I NEED to know how to do this on a practical level.

[@BeKind419]

@@Jennifr1966start with strict carnivore-BBBE= Beef, Bacon, Butter and Eggs. Zero carbs. -while you research Dr. Westman and the Keto diet. Be strict and the fat will melt away. He has a masterclass it costs around $170 but will walk you through the keto diet. Or you can just watch his videos and learn. There are a lot of excellent KZbin channels on the carnivore diet and keto diet. Stay away from Keto snack products in the stores. Good luck. You can do this🎉 check out Dr. Ken Berry and Dr. Anthony Chaffee for Carnivore diet. Laura Spath is very motivational. Other channels. My Zerocarblife. Ketogenic Woman. You got this 🙌🏼

[@argavenharge9704]

Dr Westman,few words- on 22.february,after my blood test, endocrinologist , and said to me that im pre-diabetic,i had 7,5 sugar level , 140/110 blood pressure and 75 kg.I felt very afraid because my father died like diabetic.After listening few doctors, i was confused and somehow i found your videos and started with zero carb diet,2 meals a day.Till july,i lost 12 kg,im stil now,in novembar 62 kg.My sugar level Is 4,2- 4,7,blood pressure 110-70 and the same endocrinologist said to me that im a young healthy man.Even ,im 70 y.o.

[@jrapprentice]

What an important presentation. No BS, no products to shift, just straight, easy to understand, science based clarity. Thank you.

[@stevec3872]

Nearly 2 years ago I lost 40 pounds on the keto diet/lifestyle quickly and easily, but really too quickly because I also lost lean muscle mass. Since then I've regained 15 pounds but I believe this to be muscle since my clothes fit the same as when I lost the 40 pounds. I'm now more ketovore than keto, eating fewer carbs and more from animal sources, but it doesn't seem strict, just my lifestyle now.

[@gailots]

Sounds like my story to a tee! I am going to stop this carb creep and finally get ALL the last weight OFF! I’m also going to incorporate more carnivore (beef, bacon, butter,eggs) and get strict again.

[@stephenvos2380]

TY Doctor. I wish all Doctors were about health care and prevention like you.

[@clairetitus6904]

Keep sharing the message to keep it simple. 75 lbs down, off blood pressure medications, off anti inflammatory for arthritis, AND feel great. Maintaining and stable weight since January 2022. Thanks for your messages and guidance.

[@islaadele1212]

Nearly one year without any sugar, as close to zero carb as I can get. The only carbs I eat these days are the small amounts in liver, eggs and coffee. Started off ketovore and naturally just felt like dropping the vegetables from my diet. Carnivore's worked really well for me. I don't keep bathroom scales (that way lies obsession) but I measure my waist, and I'm down to 26", which is about where I was in high school. Best of all, a lifelong sugar addiction has been broken. I never thought I'd be able to do that, I was the girl who couldn't open a pack of cookies without eating all of them. I don't even think about sweet things anymore. And I believed all the lies about low fat diets. I was scared of eating fatty foods. These days, I'm eating at least 200 grams of fat a day, and I think that's definitive proof that fat does not make you fat - it helps you get skinny!

[@myrnarenoud3056]

Why is it that as adults we STILL need to be reminded to stay the course??? Thank you for this reminder, Dr Westman. I do indeed need to lose the last 20 lbs….after losing 75. Somehow having you encourage me to be strict with myself is just the advice I needed to hear!

[@texdentist]

Dr. Westman - Thank you for all of the great information! I started a ketogenic diet exactly one month ago. I'm 72 years old, and have been carrying 40-50 extra pounds for many years. I'm not diabetic, but I'm sure very insulin resistant. I wanted to find a way to treat the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease that I was told I have, so I did some research and found your channel. I have strictly followed 20 grams or less of total carbohydrates per day for four weeks and one day. I am a male, 5'-11" tall, and I started at 226 pounds. I weighed today, and I weighed 206 pounds -- my first 20 pounds! My wife has been doing this with me, and has been frustrated because her weight loss was slower. In the same period, she has lost 10 pounds. I suppose that is just the difference in male and female response to the diet. At any rate, I'm very happy, I feel good, I am satisfied with two meals a day with 16 hours fasting between evening meal and late morning meal. I'm now looking for my next 20 pounds with a goal of 185 pounds. This diet works. Thanks again!

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Wow way to go!!!!!

[@rachelm7525]

I've been following a Ketogenic diet since February of this year, and I've lost over 30 pounds! Not only that, I have no joint inflammation, I'm sleeping better, and I have better energy levels. I can totally agree, Keto works! 🙂

[@pattybeck5101]

I lost 65 pounds , but gained 20 during a rough emotional time. I was able to mostly stay on keto, but ate too many keto treats and nuts. I tried to get back on a proper keto diet, but it wasn’t working. After listening to this video, I said “I can do this”. It’s been a week doing page 4, , and I am finding that it is easy to do. It takes out the guesswork. Weighing myself is a big trigger, but I can tell by my pants that I have lost a bit. Thank you for getting me back on track.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Awesome Patty, wishing you success😊

[@happygirl1976]

What is “page 4”?

[@pattybeck5101]

@@happygirl1976 page 4 is Dr. westman’s easy keto, rather restrictive, but very easy to follow.

[@lafarrar8000]

Hi Dr. Westman! I've known for 40 years that there are groups of "food" that simply have to be totally eliminated from my "food options." I'm 33 years in recovery from other addictions and I've always used the excuse "Yeah, but I've got to eat" for eating addictive foods. Now, I've been eating less than 20 carbs per day, no sugars, and upping my "exercise" (including simply working strenuously in the garden for two hours each day) and I'm losing fat. It IS a struggle to stop my "monkey mind" from tempting me with eating carbs. But, if I feel the "need" to eat, I eat protein. I'm doing it right this time, ODAAT (One Day At A Time). Thanks for "being there!" Leslie Ann

[@samewalt6486]

This is an important message. No nuts! Keep your leafy greens to only two cups and your non-starchy vegetables to only 1 cup. That's not very much. Eat meat, fish, poultry, a little cheese. That's it. Keep it simple. If you're not hungry don't eat anything. Thank you Dr Westman. I was eating lots of nuts and peanut butter and wondering why I had plateaued. Now I know.

[@rebeccaantram7279]

Thank you Doc. I have Barrett’s esophagus and I’ve been keto for little over a yr. It’s helped with the BE so much and my OA. I have 30 more to lose. Once I lose that, it will be over 127 pounds. Thank you for all you do. It’s true. Back to basics to lose the last.

[@mariehughey5390]

I like that you have written books, but you don’t push them. You offer the information freely. I have your book, Ending Your Carb Confusion. I like that I have it to remind me, I can do this. I know how.

[@NatasaZW]

I am really struggling to lose the last 8lb. I guess I am not strict enough. Watching this video makes me feel motivated to get to my goal and be strict with my regime.

[@rachelm7525]

You'll make it! 😀👍

[@cates_keto]

Great video! 🎉❤ I had 49lbs to lose. I did strict strict keto for 2 months. I lost 41lbs. I did under 20g of total carbs per day. It’s amazing. I feel amazing. To maintain my weight and to live a little bit normal in modern life (as I have kids) I cycle in and out of keto and fasting. 😇

[@Bgraytful]

RE 20 total carbs vs 30 total carbs, I've been doing closer to 30. I'm 5'9" active and really only had 20 to loose. I can say that 30g works BUT it is quite a bit slower. My goal was to get comfortable with the diet as a way of life, not a temporary thing (and loose a pesky 20+ lbs that had resisted all attempts for years). It took at least 18 months to get those 20lbs off. I think 30g a day = 1 lb a month in my case. The months I was closer to 20 total carbs it went off faster. But it does still work. And I was able to relax and accept this as my "normal."

[@hwydozoom5463]

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[@peggyunderhill601]

Back to super strict for me. My husband is doing fine on net carbs. I just put on a few pounds. We’re both in our eighties and doing well.

[@susanvanduyn2811]

Oh my goodness you are speaking to me! I lost 40 lbs in 2020 (Lost weight during the pandemic) finally committed to losing the last 30. Back to pure keto. My Dr is so happy and a little surprised I have not gained back any of the weight. Ha! I have experienced ALL of the derailing behaviors you mentioned. ✋🏻

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Dr Westman - greetings from Sydney Australia I discovered you just today - I’ve lost 25 kilos this far and have another 25 kilos to lose - I went hard core low carbs my first 6 weeks and then after receiving improved blood results lowering my AIC from 8.6 to 5.9, reducing s significantly high inflammatory and cortisol levels, I relaxes my approach and started including additional carbs and treats - I realise unless i’m really strict in lowering my carbs I won’t lose the remaining weight - thanks for your encouragement - I’m hoping the keto diet approach will also help in reducing the debilitating vestibular migraines I’m suffering with

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Wow that’s amazing you lowered your A1C!!!!! That’s so awesome & you inspire me! Mine is around 8 and I’ve been trying to count points & I’ve lost 8-9 pounds since January but stuck and still have 70-80 pounds to shed so I decided today im following Dr Westman phase 1 starting tonight. I went to grocery store & and picked up steaks, pork chops & sausage & other keto approved foods off his list. Praying I can reverse diabetes or at least get A1C in safe, normal range & I hope the weight falls off.

[@cookshackcuisinista]

Dr Westman, I love love love you and your level-headed instructions. People, he is the real deal. He does not preach from a soapbox or from a financial viewpoint, but from a scientific, verified, way of eating which kills your appetite! He is an encourager and always points back to the science! Be careful who you lend your ears to even for this way of life. Dr Westman's page 4 instruction is the way to go! Thank you Dr Eric W, ketogenic non-caped crusader! 😂😉💓

[@Littrell1966]

Absolutely, I got lured into adding a few things here and there and in a few months I had put on 15 lbs after losing 80. I am back on eating healthy for me and it's starting to go back off. I am happy I can reel myself back in and not put all my weight back on.

[@ronip3655]

How do I determine how much fat to eat that allows me to use body fat as fuel rather than dietary fat? 🤔

[@princessaKLG]

I have lost 40 pounds and I’m maintaining it. The information in End Your Carb Confusion is excellent.

[@kellyb3198]

I tripped this past week and boy the carbs did creep! Thank you for setting me straight again, as I am working on my last 20lbs. Fasting today and hoping for a break to this heat. I don't do so well stuck inside most of the day.

[@kk-gM98]

I am a long time fan of your work Dr Westman. Your video skills have really improved, especially this one. I followed the diet you put in Taube's book (I read 2011),dropped my 30 lb perimenapausal weight gain and never looked back. Taught my teenage son, he dropped 100# and this has been 11 years. I had to get off stevia and other sweeteners totally because they hijack my brain and cause the same craving & anxiety as sugar for me (although I have never fell off the wagon the SF sweeteners make me hold on to extra 2 lbs of belly fat as well as drive addictive behavior with fake food). 120 lbs, 60 years old, run half marathons and on a 200+mile bike tour now. I pack tuna, sardines and jerky in my gear and supplement w the catered food w salad veg, meat. All good. Thank you! XOXO

[@gailots]

You are an inspiration!

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

Been on it for almost 5 years now. Love the life style

[@cws.4915]

Dr. Westman, thank you and you’re spot on! I dipped into that thought of adding more carbs then usual and my body said, “nope, go back to the way low carb way of keeping body weight off.” Thank you so much!!!🙏🏾

[@sararainey118]

OMG…I need to do this! That’s all I have is my last 20lbs and I’ve been in a very very long stall!! I’ve read your books, have your cookbook and now I need to give up one big outlier for me…WINE! It always leads to carb creep!!

[@amandaanderson7549]

What is your strict keto food list?

[@suziegrandma]

Hello Dr. Westman. Looking forward to meeting you on the 2023 LLCruise! I wanted to share with you that after watching this video, I took on this challenge for September. While many were doing the BBBE challenge, I decided to give Strict Keto a try. We’ll, it’s working. After being stalled for well over a year, and still doing keto, I dropped 7 lbs! I’m continuing thru October. By cutting out the keto treats and nuts, the weight is finally coming off. I did lose 50 lbs in the first couple years, it then plateaued. I won’t go back to SAD and will only have a ket treat on special occasions! By the way, I went from Stage 4 CKD to normal creatinine and EGFR to 60!

[@sheilacollins9384]

I just lost 20 lbs on keto. Then your video comes up on my feed 🙂

[@SweetP48]

I'd appreciate if you could talk about benefits of Keto diet beyond weight loss. I don't necessarily need to lose weight, but would like to generally feel more energetic and be able to keep up with my grand children.

[@sharoncoble6109]

That’s exactly what I’ve done and it really works! Been on keto since Jan 20, 2020 love it!

[@louisdawson7248]

I would say that Dr Westman is the authoritative source of Keto on KZbin and the internet, I'm 61 and suffered a very serious Covid illness in 2022 and have been staging with fatigue. I lost 20 Pounds on this diet and it really has made a difference to my life.

[@karooblue7634]

Dr. Westman, how do you feel about combining prescription Keto with Fasting?

[@joannehorton8513]

Thank You so much!!!!

[@ralphhamdeed2977]

For sure over snacking on pork rinds is a problem for me thank you dr westman

[@argavenharge9704]

And yes,tnx.you changed my life .Even endocrinologist said that keto Is not good!!!And i said ok,i will take all risks with it.

[@5050kas]

I lost 60 pounds and reached my idea body weight at 185, and continued strict Keto, 20 carbs a few more 25 or less 15 a day, and could not lose anymore weight. You cannot keto eat your way into an underweight state. I've been eating this way for 5 years now, still 185. I did a 3 day fast once and went down to 183, but it came right back to 185. Weight Plateau can also just be a body reset, stay the course, you'll start losing again. Pork rinds slow weight loss. Too much exterior fat introduced. Good Luck gang. You're in the right place, with Dr. Westman, Volek and Phinney.

[@Tyrannocaster]

My pork rinds are zero carb and they are fried in lard, not seed oil. I'd like to see something solid that shows they slow weight loss.

[@vickiesorenson2383]

What is full on keto? What carb ratio here? I assume we are eating above ground veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, etc. some say to limit your 20 grams max. If you’re just eating meat and cheese all day then please clarify .

[@markwilson2992]

Amen to the trigger foods. As one of my favorite philosophers once said, I can resist anything except temptation. Hard with my mother-in-law living with us as she insists on desserts. Sugar/white bread is my kryptonite. Gots to gets back on the horse. Dr. Westman's videos are incentivizing me but it's up to me.

[@ReflectiveAmelia]

That was Oscar Wilde... I can resist everything but temptation

[@Roxiegee60]

Dr should I also do intermittent fasting to be successful?

[@annaclarepolttila6256]

I really needed this reminder! I am a perfect example of someone who had terrific success on the old “Atkin’s” long before there were any so called Atkin’s products, just following Dr. Atkin’s advice to shop the outside aisles of the market where one finds actual foods meat, veg that grow above ground and full fat dairy. I lost over 60 lbs. after my third pregnancy. And of course carb creep over decades came in, Thank you for helping me to Re Focus!

[@IleneMurray-t3e]

What is your blood work and how long have you been doing Low Carb?

[@whitelfner4582]

I love your straightforward talk. Sometimes wish you were more personable and perhaps had higher production values in your video, but it wouldn't go with your no nonsense speaking. I think I've understood and what is happening within my body with your help and I'm sure I'm not as strict as your diet, but I limit my carbs to 20-50 a day I am an example of what you are saying, I had lost 50 pounds before needing to have my upper teeth removed for a hip operation. Not many proteins/fats to eat that are soft enough for sore gums. I gained 20 pounds in the 3 months while my gums receded, ate half a loaf of bread a day with peanut butter. Now that I can chew/gnaw I'm back to low carb still 20-50 a day and intermittent fasting 20 pounds gone in 6 weeks. Since I had cut back to low carbs before I went to intermittent fasting it wasn't very hard. For me I wanted a carb load that I could stick with. Today onion and peppers in my eggs, maybe a trace in the ounce of cheese none in the ounce of sausage, 2-3 pickles, a handful of blue berries, and some peanut butter 2 tbsps., plus maybe 5-10 carbs in the seasoning on pork steaks at dinner. Likely near my upper limit today.

[@joannehorton8513]

I,will stay on Keto now.

[@Lgarell60]

Love Your Simple Factual Approach Dr. Westman. Had a Visit Duke University Hospital from Tulsa Oklahoma, wished I could of met you in person Doc. We have Grandbaby Boy Paxton born there in Your Home Town ❤️

[@Jennifr1966]

Dr Westman, I live near Clemson, SC, so I'm thinking of setting up a consultation with you. I am pre- diabetic, NO diabetic medicine. I am just about starving, yet can gain weight overnight! My body seems to refuse getting into the 100s. I'll try this, but if it doesn't work, I'm setting up a food log, so we can talk. I look forward to meeting you, sir. Jennifer

[@vanillasuncherries]

5 weeks til my appointment, had to wait from end of February to get an August appointment

[@austeneddy7406]

Dr. W - you are appreciated!!!! "No it doesn't" - LOVE THAT! Phase 1 all the way! IT WORKS!

[@christinawinslett9274]

Where do I find what I can eat on a keto diet

[@lilylikelily]

I love your straight forward simple approach. Thank you

[@78cheerio]

Last 10-15pounds to go here. I discovered I don’t need pickles or relish in my deviled eggs, all I need is a teaspoon or less of apple cider vinegar with mustard and a teaspoon of Mayo per HB egg yolk. Apparently all I wanted e relish was the tang, which get from ACV. I was really surprised when I could cut back on the Mayo,per egg. Now I can have more Deviled eggs and not over do the Mayo or pickles.

[@taz9221]

Grass root movement? I am astonished. WOW. You are awesome. Thanks.

[@MicheleMoore7161959]

Forgive me, but I’m fairly new to this way of eating and I want to learn! Could you please direct me to your videos that lay out a “properly formulated low-carb keto-type of diet?” I’m doing my best to figure this out as I go, but it would be helpful to have more specifics. Thank you, Dr. Westman.

[@lisashaw8]

Proteins acceptable. Beef, lamb and pork as well?

[@monajenniges4807]

Lost 20 and starting my last 20 🎉 I love watching your video, I wish I had found you sooner. I struggled in the beginning and had a hard learning curve thanks to some of these wackie people on you tube but I’m good now. Thank you 🙏

[@casajessa]

I’m new to keto… I don’t understand total carbs. For example in one video you said eat between 20-30 total carbs? So if a bottle of OJ has a total of 25g and 9% of the daily value… am I subtracting 9 from 30?

[@lydialedbetter2041]

O J is pure sugar in a bottle. Quit drinking your carbs. Get them in FOOD. Like half a sweet potato. Not fruit or fruit juices.

[@maryannesilva700]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!! Thank you, Dr. Westman ;D

[@AimForGoal]

Great info. Makes sense and works. I wish I was on this program b4 being 59 but glad I woke up.

[@brunalop2000]

I have so many questions. How much is a little vegetable and leaf greens? For example, I have an iron definition If I love kale, which I love, how much a day can I have? How can I go two days without eating? I am 250 lbs. I am 5’1, so I am as obese as I can be. Food is all I think about. How can I don’t eat? I may not see a problem in one day, but two? Also, in another video, you say you deal with diabetes. What is the difference between diabetes and a diet to help epileptics people?

[@mohammadaurangzeb537]

You can eat 20 grams of vegetables

[@mohammadaurangzeb537]

You don’t have to go a single day without eating. You can eat once or twice a day

[@mohammadaurangzeb537]

Eat 1300 calories a day to lose 2 pounds of fat a week

[@RichardVales-q4k]

would using monk fruit granites be fine?

[@carlawalker8219]

Dietitian said to stay under 75 carbs i am sure i do better at 50 or less. I am working on it Main thing no sugar

[@mohammadaurangzeb537]

Stay under 20 for ketosis

[@maggiezemanek9656]

Could you do a video on the psmf diet? I hear it's good for breaking plateaus, quick weight loss.

[@mement0_m0ri]

Can you help me GAIN weight on keto? I eat a mostly carnivore diet (meat, some dairy and occassional eggs) due to gastrointestinal diseases and I'm so skinny. Part of the problem is a lack of appetite. What should I be doing to gain weight?

[@miriam2909]

Very timely video..Ty!

[@alanosborne1947]

OK I'm in sign me up! I just turned 70, weigh 243 no energy been on low dose of amlodipine for several years and BP is not going down also found out I'm prediabetic (if that's a term) I have other minor issues but I' ready to make changes! I need guidance and some type of meal plan to follow. I have no idea what to eat BUT I do know what not to eat. Any suggestions?

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! Do what works, and keep doing what works! Feel good!

[@amymay2442]

I have a genuine question please. After listening to this it sounds so much like Atkins phase 1. Which I am not knocking at all! I know it works very well. What is the difference between Dr. Westmans version of Keto (which is clearly the best method) and Atkins phase 1? Is there a difference that someone can please explain to me?

[@AdaptYourLife]

Dr. Westman has limits on fat.

[@amymay2442]

@@AdaptYourLife In Dr. Westmans book End Your Carb Confusion does it explain this better so i can get a better understanding of what he recommends?

[@AdaptYourLife]

@@amymay2442 of course. There are also three phases for folks with different carb tolerances.

[@amymay2442]

@@AdaptYourLife Thank you!!

[@robinlancaster1345]

I ACCIDENTALLY did Keto and the weight dropped off. What? How can you accidentally do Keto? you ask. I had surgery. Told not to exercise. Can't! I'm going to gain back the 10 lbs I lost this year. Nope. You'll be in here for a hernia which is worse than the original surgery. Fine! Rick'em sprick'em, kick the dog, cartoon cursing ... I'll do what my trainer has been telling me to do which was cut out all sugar and eliminate all processed foods. If it came in a box, bag or can and had more than the main ingredient, I didn't eat it. So that cut out almost aaaaall carbs. No bread, pizza, cake etc. Here's the shocker. I lost 10 more lbs doing NO exercise for 6 weeks and ALL the pain (unrelated to my surgery) I had been experiencing since my early 50's went away. I never went back to eating processed foods and lost 45+ lbs. A year later someone asked me, "Are you doing Keto? " "I don't think so. What's Keto?" Shocker I was probably eating about 20-30 carbs a day because I also didn't eat rice, potatoes, peas, etc. Well, 10 lbs have creeped back so I'm investigating what the hell is going on. Maybe I'm eating too many carbs in pecans etc. Will try to pay attention this time and do youR strict 20 carbs a day and see what happens.

[@chammockutube]

Does the 20-30 grams of carbs include pure insoluble and soluble fiber (i.e. Metamucil powder)?

[@chrisgreen2299]

What's the strict keto diet?

[@squirrelcovers6340]

No carbs

[@gladystassone2852]

I just found you Dr. Westman. I’m working on my last😅 20 lbs. It really makes sense to think of it as your beginning keto. Good advice. Thank you from your new viewer. 👏😊🇨🇦

[@tommyleejohnson7308]

Needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@user-lq3dj3eo8k]

I love you Dr Westman! You keep me motivated and today I needed that.

[@elizabethelliott3175]

Thank you, Dr. Westman!

[@parky1401]

Love your content man

[@joniutley1914]

Thank you!

[@allisonmoore1802]

So I don't know why I have this mental block but I can't go to 20 total carbs . If I do I start stressing so much I actually plateau or gain weight. Since I let myself have the "wiggle room" of 20 to 30 total carbs I find I am more successful.

[@cindy4678]

last time I managed to lose anything was 18 months ago. Even then it was under 1000 calories, close to zero carb and still only 2 lbs in a MONTH and sometimes not even then. I dont know whats wrong, doctor said the thyroid is "within normal' levels but I on the edge, barely in the normal range. Have ALL the symptoms, cold, weight gain, dry skin and hair, constipation, muscle aches. So depressed. Had hoped a good diet would be a cure all.

[@mohammadaurangzeb537]

When you go to low in calories your body slows down your metabolism. I’ve been through it myself. You will have to increase your calories. If you give me your height and weight I can tell you how many calories to eat

[@togetherrrr]

I have lost 17lb in 5 month, being 90% carnivore. Did not expect it, I was doing carnivore for some health issues, weight loss came as an extra )) Eliminated almost everything, except my (cultural habit) black hot sweet teas, ice cream once in couple weeks, and milk products like kefir and sour cream, for gut health.

[@fleursdisent]

hi doc, i did keto for 3 weeks i lost 5 killos then i went crazy and ate like a fat pig all the things i was craving during these 3 weeks now i hate myself 💕💕💕

[@christine1053]

I am a dedicated carnivore- less than 10 carbs a day - cheese and eggs; do I have to cut the carbs even more?

[@lindamorristx]

Dr. Westman says his prescription strength keto is 20 carbs or less. Once you hit your goal weight you can go up to 50 carbs. I am a little bit under my goal weight but I still don’t want to add carbs.

[@ThomasGeist]

Thank you for this, it makes a lot of sense (without being over complicated)! I am a bit surprised that you put chaffles on the no-no-list, as basic chaffles are simply 2 oz of mozzarella plus one egg. I would consider this as compatible with keeping overall carbs low. Am I wrong? Certain add-ins or toppings can of course cause problems …

[@lisawarner2139]

I think he is AOK WITH chaffles…it’s when we have to have 5 a day that might lead to overindulging

[@TheJayrusbeerus]

Please give me some idea of what to eat in a 20 carb day

[@mohammadaurangzeb537]

Beef, steak, eggs, salmon, broccoli, spinach, cheese, 0 carb protein shake, bone broth

[@TheJayrusbeerus]

@@mohammadaurangzeb537 Exciting! Thank you!

[@byronwhiteformulasinc8664]

how can a insulin dependant diabetic with IR loses weight when insulin stores it?

[@tjvincenzi3695]

My biggest weakness is my no sugar add rays BBQ sauce. It's my only carb intake. I just can't eat the hamburger patty with cheese without it.

[@lindamorristx]

I use that barbecue sauce and I can still stay under 20 g a day. It’s really good!

[@gladystassone2852]

Hi Dr. I’m catching up on your videos. You advise on losing your last 20 lbs. makes so much sense. I’m thinking of it as just beginning my keto journey. Thanks Dr.👏👏👏

[@raedellindstrom1231]

Thank you for inspiring me once again by remembering that keeping it simple is the way to reach my goal.

[@gammytobin7754]

You may have addressed this before but does hair loss on keto stop? I’ ve been doing keto for three years and have had great success but I’m getting concerned about my hair. I’ve had my thyroid checked and all is well there. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Here is a great video for you 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZjZamWjm7mdas0

[@madelinejones9745]

thank you , Dr. Westman.

[@WajidAli-qy2tc]

Excellent sir

[@Sem_Henares]

Dr Westman, may I ask you one question? I have reactive hypoglycemia ( RHer), I did once keto for 1.5 year it went great I lost 10 kg, I stopped I gained 24kg over 2 years approx. and I am still putting on weight, and since then I can't start Keto again: very low energy and constant low blood glucose ( but not hypo, average 3.9)- I have a CGM. My endocrinologist said it is insulin resistance ( IR) from the keto diet and I should give up on keto and eat frequent meals with carbs in small portions ( with which I couldn't control my appetite). Do you know if RHers can be on keto on and off? I watched your video on IR but it was about a weak publication not from your clinical experience. Please advice, I would appreciate it a lot. I have a PhD in Microbiology, I studied bacterial biochemistry and I am a university professor, so no worries about terminologies or referral to scientific papers. Thanks

[@lisaharrington3241]

Is the keto diet life long? What about electrolytes?

[@theselector4733]

Doesn't overeating protein cause an increase in glucose or insulin?

[@mohammadaurangzeb537]

No