Put Fat Loss on Autopilot - Get Fat Adapted & Stay There

[@barbrajones349]

I first watched this video three months ago, at the beginning of yet another round of doing keto. How long would it last this time? I've been on and off keto so many times I felt like an expert in something I always failed to succeed with. But the words "don't stop before the magic happens" really stuck in my mind. I realized the problem was I was always giving up too soon. So I dug my heels in and now I've lost almost 40 pounds and the scale continues to go down every week as I get closer and closer to my goal. I have all the signs of fat adaptation. I'm 47 years old and having an easier time losing weight then I did when I was 24!

[@beckygillaspy]

That's wonderful, Barbra! Congratulations!

[@ginaclayton4032]

Being fat adapted feels so good and does give me freedom with food. The problem is that once I do indulge in anything made with chocolate I’m off and running again. Sugar and white flour are both terribly addictive! In any case, your videos give me the motivation to make the changes that will bring about better health (again). Low carb and fasting are the answer to a lifetime struggle with food addiction. Thank you Dr. Becky!

[@wakeupcall2665]

I have been keto since May 23 now, lost about 25kg and am now at 97kg at 1.80m, 13kg to go. I feel awesome! I did buy a Lindt 85% chocolate the other day. Before I would destroy it in seconds, now I had 4 pieces as a treat after dinner (doing IF with OMAD) and it tasted sooooo good, not bitter at all, and I really enjoyed it. But I don’t crave it anymore. As a treat great, but that’s it. Low carb/keto/carnivore and IF is so fundamentally liberating!

[@darvoid66]

I do miss sugar, flour, rice (especially basmati) pasta and potatoes but no longer crave them. Weirdly, I don't miss chocolate which was my favorite sweet of all. My body is much happier for not having to metabolize these poisons anymore. Now foods organic monkfruit liquid is my savior. I use it for iced tea and to sweeten my plain greek yogurt.

[@trifivegarage8683]

Thank you for helping others see the light! I've been eating this way low carb for 8 years. And I can tell you every time I've went back to eating higher carb foods. My energy level and joints suffer. As soon as I go back to eating a low carb higher fat diet. My energy and overall health improves. I will eat this way for the rest of my life. Because it works for me!

[@deb9806]

I never realized the less carbs and weight loss would help my knees so much. When I add more carbs for a few days I feel it overall.

[@joem5639]

Been doing keto for over 7 years now. Took about 2 weeks to become fat adapted. I use to feel sluggish in the morning and had to drag myself out of bed. Then one day (even to this day) when I wake up in the morning I am ready to pop out of bed. It’s a great feeling.

[@beckygillaspy]

My husband and I often comment about the fact that we no longer need an alarm clock to get out of bed. Before low-carb/keto, we used one daily.

[@cherylreed4377]

i just recently started waking up before my alarm- amazing!!!

[@alysononoahu8702]

Agree

[@JurassicF4rt]

You keto weirdos are funny.

[@sarajohn6855]

@@JurassicF4rtwhat’s funny? What’s weird?

[@brianthelifter6171]

Wow! The tone of her voice is so relaxing....when this lady speaks, you just wanna listen! 😊

[@jack333p]

Been doing keto on & off over several years and it does work as you suggest. 2 lessons learned are 1. Alcohol destroys weight loss and brings back hunger pains, 2. Supplements of various types are essential to maintain the program

[@mariehughey5390]

On keto I gave up sugar and most starches & grains. I gained mental clarity (less anxiety and better concentration), my skin improved, I reached my weight goal, my bloodwork is in healthy range for first time in years, I’m not hungry all the time, eating foods I enjoy, kicked the carb addiction. So worth it.

[@AsianPoshDorene]

I’m a hybrid! I run (literally…I RUN 🏃‍♀️) on both glucose & fat. Was strict keto for 1.5 years doing IF 20:4 OMAD following Dr Jason Fungs method. Was not overweight but was supporting hubs who was diagnosed with diabetes. He lost 60 pounds and reversed his diabetes! :) BUT…. I developed female hormonal issues. I went through a tough time in 2020 and had surgery for fibroids I never had before going Keto. Was having heavy periods for almost a full year Granted I was in my late 40s and lots was happening! Now at 53 I’ve added oatmeal & some fruit before my running & weights & eat low carb the rest of the day. I’ve reduced my fasting as well. Just my own experience but I do believe the low carb/keto is a terrific way to live. You & your hubs vids helped us tremendously!!!! Two Fit Docs! ❤️

[@attraversiamo123]

I happily accept the challenge Dr B! I am so glad that I have found your channel. You bring a calm, intellectual and professional demeanor in your videos. Really informative! regards from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@beverlyharewood8309]

I started 3 months ago and I am 30 ponds down and I love it 😁

[@jillsuhr6381]

I will take this 30 day challenge! I follow several other women, but I always find your information to be informative and encouraging. Thank you for continuing to support those of us who want to continue learning and improving our health.

[@mikemcgrath6150]

Routine. Structure. 5 days no, 2 days yes. Exercise vigorously in the fasting state. Done and done.

[@doughooks7411]

We’re on it, Dr. B. Been doing keto and IF for about six months now and feel great! We mainly do OMAD every day and then do a prolonged water fast of at least 3-5 days every month. I did a 10-day water fast in January and a 7-day in April. Sometimes we open the window a little to two hours or even four hours just for some variety and flexibility. Now I could not even imagine having a six or eight hour eating window, as that is way too much for me. The energy and mental clarity while living this lifestyle is amazing, and I don’t see ever going back to the old way when considering the health benefits and ease of this. Challenge accepted! For life! Thanks Dr. B!

[@thomearle652]

I’m a 73 yr old man. I have had very good luck on keto thanks to you and your husband, losing nearly 40 lbs. I swim laps, walk 3 miles, and do resistance training every day. I’m building muscle, but not seeing the fat going away. I eat bacon for breakfast, eggs with cheese for lunch and brats for dinner. I drink a lot of water and take a daily multi-vitamin. How do I know how much fat is too much? How much protein is too much? What signs do I look for?

[@annaak7849]

I would add in intermittent fasting, perhaps 2 meals per day only (or just1 meal some days)

[@wakeupcall2665]

Intermittent fasting is very helpful as in 16 hours fasting window and 8 hours eating window with two meals a day. No snacking. Also a longer fast of 36 or perhaps 48 hours works wonders, and autophagy really kicks off. Also, the 72 hours sardine challenge! Eat whenever, but only high quality sardines in a tin can, and sufficient amount of water.

[@egg399.]

Are brats all natural?

[@PaisteZildjian]

70-80g of protein per day is likely sufficient, depending on your weight. Too much protein is unhealthy and also turns into carbs. Dr. Berg can explain more about that. Also, you may be drinking too much water. Urine should not be clear. That is a fallacy.

[@jls6n]

If you’ve lost forty pounds, how can you say you don’t see fat loss? Maybe you are gaining a lot of muscle? But if you can’t see that fat is lost, then I wonder if you have a skewed view of fat, be careful.

[@gracegirl3]

I also like to make my own electrolyte drink with water, acv, pink Himalayan salt, a little cinnamon, a little fresh squeezed lemon juice and a little coconut water to sweeten it all. Put in a glass bottle and shake well and sip throughout the day. Very helpful! Lots of variations in "recipe" Even add sprinkle cayenne or fresh grated ginger. Good for gut health 👍

[@gwenhutson]

Recipe?

[@tinymetaltrees]

@@gwenhutson the comment IS the recipe.

[@sandrad9695]

I know that I am addicted to sugar. Challenge accepted! I have started IF and have worked my way up to 16/8. The next 30 days I will continue 16/8 and will eat lower carb, starting with 125g per day and will go down as low as I need to in order to become fat adapted. I’m nervous because I’ve done it before, and I know it’s not enjoyable at first. But I know I will lose weight effortlessly and my aches and pains will go away. I also love how you talk about opportunity cost. It’s real, and it makes it easier to make a good, rational decision. So thank you!

[@d.wilbur5164]

I've been eating this way most of my adult life starting with Atkins. I'm now 72 and every year feel better and healthier. So happy that you're spreading the information! I've been doing IF for the last four years and that too was a game changer!

[@firelight-vitality]

If low carb worked so well, then why did you have to do IF too?

[@d.wilbur5164]

@@firelight-vitality I'll continue to do If for the rest of my life for the health benefits. I'm 5'3", weigh 118 - 120, maintain a 2 acre garden alone. My life is good because I'm healthy. Carnivore and IF keep me that way and make my doctor happy too. So why wouldn't I do IF?

[@RawHebrewRemnant]

when I first heard dr. becky was not only skeptical but completely rebelled against this whole Fat-based concept. That was 2019. Since then I am now part of the choir on this. Thanks for being faithful to push out this valuable information and insight.

[@ryn1775]

You're correct Dr Becky. It does take time to become fat-adapted. I'm nearly 69 yrs old and have been on low carb/high fat/med protein foods since end of January 2022. I've lost weight and inches and measure my progress by trying on smaller sized favorite clothes packed away in storage boxes. I did this because I want to stay out of the conventional medicine industry and pre-diabetes/diabetes 1&2 runs in both sides of my family. Your wonderful videos have been incredibly helpful for me to stay the course. Keep up the good work!

[@Ladynipchick2]

How long did it take you? I'm 10 weeks in, and still feel so lethargic 😢

[@dar4835]

Diabetes does NOT run in families. It is what we put in our mouths. If people eat out of the chemically made foods from the store freezer, that's one of the places that sugar and carbs run rampant. Good luck on your lifestyle journey!

[@jls6n]

@@Ladynipchick2salt

[@johncarter4411]

I started keto and intermittent fasting and have hardly ever had a craving. But i have a goal to be able to an adventure zip line course in 4 months. I started 6 months ago and have gained strength, stamina and list 20 pounds. I'm even hiking again now.

[@godisalwaysright.3155]

Seen alot of videos on Keto, by far this is the best. Getting fat adapted was the best thing I did. The energy, weight loss and mental clarity are the things I light best.

[@5581debdo1]

Ive been doing this after watching your vlogs for 6 months now. Ive lost 56lb and feel the best ive ever felt. Thank you for the vlogs!

[@beckygillaspy]

That's great to hear, Debbie! Congrats!

[@TIFFandDRETV]

My wife and I have done this and it works. Both of us have lost 28 pounds each, but even better, we feel great and look great. The mental clarity is amazing. The cravings are gone and we’re not as hungry as before. We fast daily for 16 hours consistently. Great video. Great information. ❤

[@jeepgurl1379]

I accept the challenge! Thank you for the idea of adding a bit of LMNT to seltzer water. I’m going to try that next.

[@johnleclair663]

Excellent video. I am a competitive Ironman Triathlete who races at least 1x a month and unknown to me have a fatty liver with relatively high elevated AST and ALT liver enzymes 4 months ago. . How ? I lived on sports drinks and glucose packets for training and racing. I also lived on sports drinks all day long as my general drink of choice and perhaps a soda or sweet energy drink or two every day. Also ate a lot of "enriched breads" and pizza. I thought nothing of it, my waist didn't get any larger over the years so I figured I was ok. Little did I know, that fat was building up inside my abdomen as visceral fat. I started Keto and 14:10 fasting 4 months ago and religiously followed around 25 carbs for almost 2 months. The first 7 weeks were absolutely terrible. TERRIBLE. Especially still doing biking and run training daily while fasted. Headaches, aches, urinating constantly, muscle cramps all the time and a really high resting pulse rate. Finally I figured out to increase my sodium to around 4,000 mg (9.5g of Himalyan salt) (Florida is hot) , take a potassium supplement and eat an avocado (I really dislike them) every day. Around 7 weeks, my resting pulse and my exercise pulse got back to more normal. At 8 weeks I started moving into eating around 75g to 100g of carbs depending on training schedule. At 3 months I can bike training ride 3+ hours or run 1+ hours (in Zone 3 heart rate zone) while I have been fasted for at least 13 hours. I almost gave up after 7 weeks - As Dr. GIllaspy said, electrolyte replenishment is key. I have used LMNT for a couple of months now. It has been my goto I carry on my bike. KIndof expensive so I buy the ingredients in bulk containers and make my own version with the same electrolyte content. BTW, I cut my Liver Enzyme levels to 1/3 of that in March. My message to readers, dangerous fatty liver can happen to anyone. It is a silent killer. Still perplexes me. Both my Dr. and I were shocked and surprised at the high liver readings in March.

[@elsizzle2000]

Finally got fat adapted after about 6 weeks. I am pnly hungru for one meal a day. For breakfast I just have hot cacao dronk woth mct oil, butter and a little honey. I am not hungry until dinner time. I have a full meal with fat but not too strict wirh some carbs and sometines even pizza or a burger. But since i only eat one meal a day, im still staying just above keto. To reiterate im not hungry until dinner. Im in ketosis all day and im finally losing belly fat after yeays and years of trying everything. If youre worried about goving up yumny foods or how hard it is to diet just know eventually your body stops craving carbs and youre satiated with less. Its been a life changer for me. Im 50yo male who was pre diabetic and addicted to sugar for most of my life. Not obese but about 10 to 15lbs overweight

[@Gurubashy]

Did 1 month of carnivore diet, cut all sugar and carbohydrates out cold this year in May. I'm a sugar addict so it was very hard not to eat some icecream and chocolate, but a girl I liked gave me the power to lose some weight 😂 so I endured. Went from 94 kg to 83 kg, then went back to eating icecream and chocolate every night while doing 24 hours fasting every work week because my work keeps me busy 12-15 hours a day, so it was easier to not start snacking during the day. After all these months I stay in the range of 83-85 kg. The things I felt during carnivore diet are: 1. Didn't feel hungry all day, hunger while being fat adapted is not the same as hunger on high carb diet. I could have come home and sleep without eating without problems. 2. Had energy all day and never got tired or sleepy because there was no sugar crash. 3. My mental health was better, didn't get mood swings. 4. Back pain and joint pain went away. 5. The power in my hands basically doubled. I would work and use a grip strenghtener. At maximum strength settings I could do 10 in a row before my hand started to hurt. On carnivore all or a sudden I could do more than 20 before my fingers started to hurt. That was surprising because how easy and fast I would do those sets to 20. I'm now going back to carnivore with 0 sugar and carbs. I want to lose the belly fat I still have and feel better everyday, I'm look forward to mental clarity and no mood swings again because it started to get ridiculous. It's just hard sometimes because I love pistacchio icecream so much.

[@sandrad9695]

Pistachio ice cream is pretty special! Maybe you could find a low carb version or make it yourself with coconut milk and stevia or something. Good luck!

[@GetMeThere1]

It's "as simple as that," and it's CRAZY good! The idea finally got through to me mostly from watching Ford Brewer and Sten Eckbert videos. I tried OMAD of a meat (typically chicken thighs or ribeye steak) plus a fairly large quantity of green, non-starchy frozen vegetables -- and that's IT (plus some appropriate supplements). It almost IMMEDIATELY became ABSURDLY EASY to continue with! I started this about 5 weeks ago, and the fat has been melting off me at a rate that astonishes me. I did do a 3 day fast as well. I feel I could fast anytime I want. I'm simply NOT hungry in the least. The keys: the intermittency (which gives TIME for the fat burning), and the low, low carbs -- which encourages the metabolic process.

[@warwicksmith]

Hi Dr Becky As I have posted before I am a great believer in your methode for weight loss. The thing that I find is that my weight varies from summer to winter. It is a lot easier to lose weight over summer, not so easy over winter. My metobolic body function demands more food so I tend not to adhere to more strict guide lines over the winter period. This year down here in NZ I find during the winter months when my metabolisim demands more fuel my weight goes up about 2 kg (about 5 lbs) but since following your system I am not worried as I am confident that I can control that minor gain as I come into spring weather. Most animals that we are part of the species do the same. We store energy during the colder seasons to get us though this period. I am sure that the extra weight that I have put on during this period will not stay once the spring/summer season begins. Thanks for your encouragement with your system. Cheers Warwick Smith

[@hikedayley9309]

Dr Becky, You are the best. Both your knowledge and your gracious presentation give people like me who have struggled most of my life with carb addiction the support and motivation needed to succeed in ending the yo yo madness of fighting obesity. God Bless you and your husband!

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you!

[@patrickdezenzio4988]

I'm going on 2 years since I went on Keto. Naturally, I started intermittent fasting on the 2nd day and stick with an 18:6 schedule. Sometimes, it's 20:4 or one meal a day. My wife sees my physical changes but she can't get over the lack of food I eat. I used to chow down 6 or 7 small meals a day. I tell her I just eat when I'm hungry and sometimes it might be just one meal in a day. I am fat adapted but it's not something like I know it. I don't feel any different, it's just that I want more non-carb foods than carb foods. Like when I started on keto, I was concerned about walking away from bread. I'm German-Italian, so it's part of my DNA to eat bread with every meal. Today, no cravings from bread. I can even smell a slice of bread or walk by a bakery and not even catch my attention. Oh yeah, Chinese. It used to be the moment I smelled Chinese food, I was hungry. It didn't matter if I just ate. Now, it smells good, but I'm not hungry. The weird thing is, I used to crave a late night snack, so I ate popcorn or ice cream right before bed. If I do that today, it's a knife spread of butter. Butter. Or a spoonful of peanut butter.

[@beckygillaspy]

Chinese food must have a powerful aroma. When I was pregnant, it became a trigger for morning sickness. To this day, I'm not right with it. lol. Thanks for your comment, Patrick!

[@tumbleweeduk7479]

I am eating a stretched out two hour OMAD at the moment which is something like poached eggs on leftover vegetables and toasted sourdough with whole milk unpasteurised BRIE. Can’t quite get to KETO ! Do you have time to give me an idea of your one meal recipes? I was told by a nutritionist many years ago that peanut butter is not good but almond, cashew, hazelnut etc are fine. But great idea for a snack, how about with celery? Yuk1. Namaste 🙏

[@TheJayrusbeerus]

That is really cool, Patrick!

[@darvoid66]

I totally relate to your comment. A spoon of 1/2 peanut butter, 1/2 butter is a wonderful treat. When I was not eating Keto one of my favorite snacks was a peanut butter/butter sandwich. Subtracting the bread was a simple way to still enjoy a favorite snack except now it's just the one spoonful and not the amount needed to fill a sandwich.

[@standstill0641]

I just simply cut all root carb vegetables in half , half potato not whole potato. Half a carrot not a whole carrot. And ate more green vegetables that grow above ground . Along with more meat and protein.

[@seeingyouontube]

Thanks for the solid encouragement. I used to watch you and your husband back in 2019 when I first discovered keto and IF. I’ve gained some weight and lost my motivation during C-time. Now, I’m back trying again. I’ve already clocked in more than a month of low carb and IF from 13-48 hours. I’ve felt some relief but a few holiday interruptions may have steered me off course. I’m curious how many carbs I can tolerate bc I’m surely not as strict as I was in 2019. I’m trying more vegetarian foods, which although avoiding wheat flour and rice tend to add carbs in beans and occasionally potatoes. I’m hoping the fasting will tamper the effects of the carbs. Here’s to all those who work to stay well in the body we’ve been given!

[@lanenewsome6216]

Thank you I’ve watched up to 100 videos about fasting over the last month. You by far explained it the best Ive heard so far.

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Lane!

[@24carrotgold8]

I've been carnivore since January 1st. I was in nutritional ketosis daily (,5 or above ketones). I lost 50 lbs of body fat according to my scale. However, I started chemo and the dexmethazone was spiking my glucose and I can't get back into ketosis. I told the doctor I had no nausea or vomiting and so I stopped the pills after #4. My glucose is still under 100 and I think I am seeing some new weight-loss. I think glucose is the cause of chemo side effects!

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

electrolytes help me fast (I like Ultima replenisher). and I also find that celery juice (from powder, not strained fresh, from Simply Celery) helps me not feel hungry and cuts sugar cravings.

[@kathleenlewis3915]

I have been doing low card and IF for 43 days and have lost 15 lbs. i am 5 lbs from my goal weight. How do you continue to eat like this and not continue to lose weight? I need a video on maintenance. Thank you for all your videos. I have lost weight many times and gain in back over time. The first week was really hard but after that not as hard as a low calorie diet. Many thanks.

[@TheJayrusbeerus]

Glad you're back! I've had a great start, been in Ketosis for nearly two weeks. Moving in on 10 pounds lost, and feeling much more energetic. Your videos have helped spur me on!

[@ellenmulligan1870]

I must say, I bought a box of LMNT variety pack and was shocked at how refreshing and delicious they were! I just got my 2nd box and added the chocolate medely. I just finished a hot chocolate raspberry and it too was delicious. I was only drinking water and missed my beverages. This was a happy surprise and will make my diet better.

[@johnpeakman2117]

I've done it now for 4 weeks. I've lost 1st 2lbs ❤. And I feel great. First week, felt a bit tired, but it because I went too low too quick. Got it sorted now ❤. It really does work x

[@tinymetaltrees]

I’m already on day 3. I’m just watching for encouragement. I’ve done this before and fell off the wagon. I’m determined to stay on this time.

[@beckygillaspy]

Great to hear that you're on day 3, Tiny Metal Trees!

[@stockpilethomas7900]

The cheap way to get your electrolytes is use Himalayan pink salt with water. It doesn't taste that good but it's alot cheaper. Just 2cup of warm water with 1/2or 1 tsp in the morning.

[@tonyhughes27]

Thank you so much, your not only beautiful your also a game changes, I'm a little old man living in the UK and following a accident that put me in a wheelchair for a year I put on a lot of weight that I struggled to shed, but after seeing your channel not only have I started shedding the horrible fat, I actually feel better within myself, I enjoy my exercise more and have a lot more energy, thank you again , you don't know how you have changed my life for the better.

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Tony! I wish you all the best!

[@carolbenson6524]

One of your best videos! So informative and putting it all together on how and what we should all be doing!!

[@dixiehuston4869]

I love your style of teaching. Thank you for this subject.

[@BluJean55]

I’ve been really enjoying your most helpful and informative channel since I found you at just the right time. As of January 2, I started back up on my low carb diet (now keto). I just wanted to thank you for your very informative and motivating channel. I’ve been feeling so much better now and I just placed my first order with LMNT! Thank you so much!! 😊

[@beckygillaspy]

That's great to hear, BluJean55!

[@Mr1gladiatore]

Started the carnivore diet and I did go through a transitional period. My diet before was mostly carbs. I am now starting to see the benefits of low carbs. I feel better. What actually works for me is to go 3 days high protein low carb and then on day 4, I get to splurge and it's all the carbs I want then I either partially or entirely fast on day 5 then back to the routine. Don't plan to ever go back to a high-carb diet.

[@elspeth8476]

Helpful! I have had to stop dairy (not sure yet if I can handle dairy in the future) and stop gluten (which seems permanent) recently, and as I am gradually trying to get my gut to a better state, I find I am tired, and sometimes I do have headaches. This reminds me to be patient. Slowly, things are getting better.

[@PolymerFlute]

Thanks for all your videos! I adopted your suggested low carbohydrate /16 hr fast routine and lost 20 pounds.

[@mausgrau]

Hello, doing a mix between keto and low carb. Carbs only after jogging ore cycling to fill up and regenerate better. Intermitted fasting (only one meal at the weekend) is normal for me. You save a lot of time and money if you do not eat so often 🙂. It is very comfortable , too - not looking for food every 4 hours. But I do not forget to enjoy live (pizza,beer and so on) after having this (once a week) i train more. Also drinking abel cidre vinager with water works for me. Sorry for my bad english. Greetings from Germany

[@kellygates6468]

I stumbled on this video and was mostly listening but I glanced up and saw your Husker rug and then of course your Husker shirt in the 5K photo. You now have a new subscription from a fellow Nebraskan.

[@cassandragonzalez5660]

This was great. I'm in for the 30 day challenge. I was keto a year ago, and felt wonderful. Then life just happened...but I've been desperate to get back to it again, at least low carb. Hoping that may be my happy-medium. I just wish there was local support like when I did weight watchers. This way you can find suggestions when you plateau or go to BBQs, etc. Thank you again!

[@jefferythomas7038]

Hi what a pretty picture you've on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say Hi!! I hope my compliment is appreciated ❤

[@cherylreed4377]

i think this is a great community for us all to get our questions answered

[@luisez.5888]

Good advice, as always, and many thanks for sharing the photo of your daughter and yourself - I loved how healthy and happy you both looked!

[@beckygillaspy]

Thanks, Luise Z. :)

[@jefferythomas7038]

Hi what a pretty picture you've on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say Hi!! I hope my compliment is appreciated ❤

[@Hastypearl]

You are so balanced. I follow others on FB and their lifestyles are so complicated that people chastise themselves for an off day. I feel like it’s robbing them of the joy of food and life. We aren’t slaves and we don’t have to be poking our fingers to prove it. The “early wo/man” that we are trying to emulate certainly didn’t poke her/his fingers! Thanks for being a wise voice of reason as you teach and challenge us. 🌻Laura

[@metchosinite]

Thank you so much for all your great videos! I really appreciate your approach. I have been intermittent fasting since February and have lost over 40 pounds so far. I love this new lifestyle and plan to do it for the rest of my life. At 70 I am starting late in life but I am glad I am “helping” my body by doing this.

[@beckygillaspy]

Congratulations on your progress, J Burrell!

[@juliet298]

I’m late , but I’m accepting the challenge. Only 10 pounds overweight, but most of it is around my middle. Never had a problem with compulsive eating until menopause but after 3 days low carb I have not problem controlling my eating 😄

[@pamelar5868]

Accepting this challenge to renew my focus after recent surgery! Thanks Dr. Becky!

[@beckygillaspy]

I wish you the best, Pamela R!

[@williamsonoftom7257]

I was always told to lose fat you have to stop eating fat. Little good did that do me 😒 This makes a lot of sense. I'm going to give it a go. Thanks Dr. Becky 😊👍🏿

[@MontanaWelldigger]

Stick with it William, it will work!!!

[@Kathop5781]

Hello …Thankyou.. love your videos. I am 74..I have been on Carnivore for exactly 2 months. Strangely…I have not lost any weight…or inches🤷‍♀️. But I certainly do Feel better…less inflammation…sleeping better. But…Also would like to lose 5-6 pounds…off my tummy!! But do not see it happening… I just bought a full body vibration machine..hope it helps

[@palmtemple]

You have a soft calm voice with a mild accent its lovely to listen to. You should start a meditation channel your voice is perfect for that. I used to listen to Jessica Heslop on KZbin.

[@tammywalker5360]

Your medal was well deserved lady!! And well done👏👏

[@horacewilliamsjr-Author]

I commit to your challenge, Dr. Becky. The fasting part has been a great habit for me. I have trained myself to go for 16-26 hours of IF. 3-4/ times each week. However, I believe I need the electrolytes. I drink between 5-7 bottles of water daily. Thanks for the excellent, encouraging, and insightful video. I appreciate the discount too!

[@beckygillaspy]

Thanks, Horace :)

[@horacewilliamsjr-Author]

@@beckygillaspyI've even told my mother about your videos!😊

[@faustopereira3644]

I am folowing all these keto Doctors on youtube they are my mentors on low carb. I am back to swimming, eat two times a day a ketogênic style. Lost 10 quilograms. Joint pains and fibromylagia lessen out. A big thanks From Brasil.

[@Nellie7777777]

Absolutely wonderful video! I 100 percent agree. My hubby and I are doing keto and will be starting carnivore next week. And yes, we will be drinking coffee too! 😂 we are really enjoying your channel.

[@Simonpt2000]

I second that

[@amaliaromero4874]

Doctor. Thanks for help us , God bless u. I am leaning , me 56 growing Spiritually but I used to be in good shape and then igaining weight and I was really tired of diets and running. and now I found you thank you so much

[@cindyfoley1675]

Thanks Dr.Becky! Congrats on winning your race!!!😉

[@SyreetaKing]

Challenge accepted - I have a doc appt in 30 days so this is a great motivation to see what being disciplined and diligent to low carb high fat meals can do for my numbers. Thank you for your videos and sharing your knowledge.

[@Xavier-nj8zp]

I always fail at low carb / keto / paleo diets .. BUT when I’m on them o feel AMAZING .. idk why I can’t stick to it

[@johnplatt4848]

Spot on! Thanks for the stopper advice, I think that will help me with carb cravings!

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

If a person keeps plant carbohydrates to maybe 30 grams a day, how can they NOT be fat adapted?

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Very lucid and clear video. Thanks for it.

[@jennabest]

"opportunity cost"! I LOVE that!!

[@anthonyzheng7274]

Been on keto for a month. Salmons, eggs, chicken wings, beef, butter, etc etc. Makes it easy that I love eating these. I can get by without sugar and carbs 100%.

[@anthonyzheng7274]

Best thing in the world is make time to shop and cook. No more eating out, ordering deliveries, or meal delivery. Want to eat X Y Z? Buy it from the supermarket and google how to make it. Laziness is a sin.

[@singit3630]

I've committed to 7 days of carnivore to reset from 'keto grief eating' (lost my mom). Haven't eaten SAD foods, just too much keto food. I will commit here to the other 23 days. This is gonna be very helpful. Thanks DocB! 💜

[@rosannechalson5826]

I just read your comment and even though you don't know me, sorry you lost your Mom. Good luck with your reset!

[@beckygillaspy]

Sorry for your loss, Sing it. I admire your commitment.

[@singit3630]

@@rosannechalson5826 thank you and thank you, very much!💜

[@sparklermp70]

Sorry for your loss. My mom passed a year ago and I turned to all The SAD foods but now I’m getting back on track by doing carnivore. We can do this.

[@singit3630]

@@sparklermp70 let's DO this!!!💜 9 months for me.💔

[@rebeccajohnson181]

Yes

[@cherylreed4377]

In 2021 i tried the 21 day low carb diet and I wish i knew what i know now about the electrolytes and salt to taste and the affects of "carb flu" I felt so bad on day 4 when i headed to the store i thought i was gonna faint😂so i ate a peppermint candy in the car from one of our many trips to Sonic and i immediately felt better!! wow that made me think this low carb diet isnt for me but i stuck it out til day 21 and lost a few pounds but i wast ready to give up on the carbs!! 2 years later i finally understand all that and slowly became lower carb giving up bread and then sugar to basically eating ketavore i was diagnosed with an autoimmune liver disease last fall and realized eating all that fruit on WW-(10 years ago i lost 45 pounds and kept it off) - didnt do me any favors- im off sugar but still use stevia drops and a few veggies/most bother my digestion but i eat mostly meat, good fats and high fat dairy-

[@EthanE3]

I started at 5 to 6 grams of carbs per day then settled on anything less than 20g. You want some serious weight loss? Drop thos carbs to 5 like i did. I never went hungry and ate tons of food but lost 50 pounds in 5 months. 207lbs to 157 lbs. Its crazy considering how much steak eggs and butter i ate but without high insulin you will not store fat. There was definite fine tuning of electrolytes during the keto flu phase but mostly it is adding salt or taking a magnesium/potassium supplement while you transition. I feel FANTASTIC nowadays

[@KM-vf4oi]

Have you reintroduced more carbs into your diet? If so did you gain some of the weight back?

[@EthanE3]

@@KM-vf4oi i did once i hit goal weight. I am less strict now that i am healthy, my body can handle a little carbs. I just know that they will cause a blood sugar dive and i may have cravings later. I ignore the cravings or answer them with a 0 carb high fat snack if they are too strong. Mostly i only eat at noon and five so carbs at any meal will be taken care of during my fast.

[@kindnesstoall]

LMNT is delicious but find to use half a packet. Went through a box and reordered.

[@MP-qc4zr]

I can attest to the benefits of LMNT. I have been drinking it daily for over 3 years. It is all I consume when competing in many fitness competitions. I see competitors eating all types of candy to sustain their energy throughout the day.

[@jennpd7346]

Challenge accepted! Thank you for putting this video out there for all to see and learn.

[@jefferythomas7038]

Hi what a pretty picture you've on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say Hi!! I hope my compliment is appreciated ❤

[@onmyway7363]

Here I am. So glad to hear your insightful talks. Thank you 🐞

[@toni4729]

What's wrong with butter, lard, ghee, tallow, coconut, duck or goose fat? What's wrong with lamb, beef, pork, bacon, chicken, turkey and duck? Where did you get your diet from?

[@bjackk1]

Hello Dr. Becky; I really enjoy watching your videos. You make something that could be boring interesting. I like your presentation.

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Bryant!

[@carolpaventi1285]

I'm watching this for the second time.👍🌟 Good information as always thank you Dr Becky🌹👏🏻 and thank you for the link that went straight to it👏

[@roxannehale1386]

I think I'm eating too much protein and too much lactose. I'm stuck. will adjust, we'll see, labs again in 2 months, have been steadily improving. But only a 5 lb drop in last 8 months. Lost 10 lbs first 4 months before I cut out all grains and seed oils. Pretty sure I'm getting 70% fats from daily eggs, butter, bacon, fatty beef, and avocado. Keeping good veggies at 1/3 dinner, none at brunch. But often having more than 4 or 5 oz of protein (sometimes a huge steak or 2 fish fillets, 4 chicken legs) both meals. Brunch is always bacon, eggs, butter. Have started adding some onion and bell pepper, or goat or other cheese, or sour cream. Maybe too much lactose?

[@fernandohidalgo6357]

Since insulin cause to store energy as fat. What do we do with diabetic medication that triggers our bodies to produce more insulin. Isn’t that counter the keto diet ???

[@ahmedff2133]

I've done low carb diet the only thing happened was drop in energy levels, mood, and only water wight yet not fat loss occured i think it only comes to calories

[@beethethi7766]

Thank you, Dr. Gillaspy for this excellent explanation of how to make our bodies fat adapted or metabolically flexible. I started learning this about two years ago with intermittent fasting: You have added to my knowledge and I will try the electrolytes as I do have a hard time feeling full when I eat.

[@ModernGentleman]

It's important to know that your body NATURALLY prefers to use fat as fuel rather than carbohydrates. Our bodies evolved on fat, and it's what we are tuned to use as fuel. This is why we have 5 organs that work in concert to break down fat and protein, and none to break down fiber.

[@samanthamuniz8036]

Accepted. This is just the change I need. Thank you!l for making it seem doable.

[@donnasandow346]

Thank you. I'll take the challenge up today. I like the opportunity view you discussed.

[@KetoJames]

I've been doing ADF for 4 months most are 40 to 42 hours. I also throw some 48 hour fasts and did one 7 day fast. I decided to do keto about 4 weeks ago. I'm finding if a kick myself out of ketosis or drop to under .5 after a meal, I'm back in ketosis in a few hours. Does this mean I'm on the right track to fat adapted?

[@arinco6944]

Extremely informative video. Thanks for sharing!

[@ahheng6402]

Fat adaptation is the first order towards metabolic flexible. Where one able to utilise a little carbohydrate but mostly fats in the form of ketones as fuel for our mind body. Learn up the benefits of metabolic flexible & in ketosis mode, you shall overcome fat adaptation easier

[@RoyaDani]

Dr. Becky, could you please do a video about how to stop temptations to eat unhealthy food and/or avoiding binge eating.

[@MontanaWelldigger]

You sound like me, eat whole keto foods and avoid comercially available processed keto food especially "sweet keto snacks" and your cravings should disappear in a week. It did for me.

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Shahrzad, I have videos on this topic. You can find them by going to "videos" on my channel page.

[@RoyaDani]

@@MontanaWelldigger the maximum days I can go without cheating is 10 days ....I will be deep in ketosis ( I test my blood), I have no cravings but I will do something really innocent like have a glass of wine with dinner and then suddenly something in my brain snaps. Even though I am full, I get a strong temptation for pizza or burgers and at that point it feels like I am committing self sabotage. I order pizza and even though I am not hungry, I eat the whole thing....once I'm out of keto I make these excuses that I might as well have a few foods for the last time before I go back to my keto diet and it ends up being 2-3 days of unhealthy eating.

[@bonjourincali]

Doctor, how do we know what is 125gr of carbohydrates?

[@JKRambo57]

Challenge accepted. Eating and living in that way since December 2021 and lost 25kg. Never felt better than now.

[@hannah5245]

I’m a small eater. I think I’m already eating around 50g or even less without having to worry about the number. I take 1 tablespoon mct oil, and a 1/2 teaspoon plant oil (cold pressed olive oil) in my stirfry. 1 or 2 meals/day. Will I be fat adapted?

[@eddiecoates4045]

In the Element drink my wife can’t drink it and surprised you did not mention the sodium in them. She has high blood pressure and that 1000 is way to much. Is there another drink .

[@karenmcginnis3212]

Do you ever use electrolytes twice in one day? As a “stop” after lunch and another “stop” after dinner? Or is that too much in one day?

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

Hi Dr. Gillaspy, thx 4 leading me here. Congrats on the medal! 🎊 Another question: does the fiber content of certain sources negate the process of fat adaptation, for instance I prefer to use lots of foods w/fat over oils such as flax and chia seeds, which contains fat, but also lots of fiber. I SO appreciate you and Thx again!