Unveiling the Secret: Can you Burn Body Fat without Eating Low Fat?

[@lucasgroves137]

You know it's a class act when someone has such quality _content_ that they don't need to ask for anything except a modest Sub request at the very _end._ 👍 I love Dr Becky's integrity, and the complete lack of irritating, egotistic filler in her videos, something that's painfully rare online. 🎯

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Lucas!

[@PeacePatch1820]

Dido!!

[@LEVS5100]

She is so calming to listen to.. No hype - just straight facts & Very calm delivery.. You gained a new subscriber today

[@bmp713]

Why is there so little information and research about diets with high protein, low fat, low carbs? Everyone talks endlessly about Keto but I just gain more fat the more fat I eat.

[@megajatt123]

What u need is fast cycling. No eating for 3/4 days. Your TDDE wont drop, and your body will use up the stored glycogen in the 1st cycle, and from then on, use up your stored fat and extra skin. After the 3/4 days of fasting, eat a meal of Moderately lean (10% fat) meat, eat [{1.5*Desired final body weight in kg)+height in cm}/2] grams of protein with a big salad of lettuce and cucumbers. Keep hydration high, and take a pill or 2 of a good quality multivitamin to keep deficiencies at bay.

[@Fakestockguru]

Excess protein turns in to glucose.

[@kathynewkirk683]

There is research in high protein, most people aren’t getting enough. Protein turning into glucose is demand driven, your body will make glucose as needed. And, protein does not raise your insulin. If you eat too much fat, you will burn dietary fat oppose to stored fat. Research Ted Naiman and the P:E diet.

[@funtimefranky]

I’m the same. I’m ravenous on Keto, I can literally eat fat until it comes out of my ears and I did it long enough to become adapted. The only thing that seems to work for me is Dukan style eating or Stillman. Stillman is extreme and hard to do. I’ve just started high protein, low carb, low fat. I eat between 30 to 50 carbs a day. I’m not hungry and the scale is moving fast.

[@jeffreydustin5303]

@@Fakestockguru true but not the whole story. It would be more challenging to overeat protein, not at all challenging to eat simple carbohydrates (think sugar in processed foods) or fats (oils, butter, etc.).

[@Lance54689]

Don't be afraid to eat a lot of good fat. The most important thing is to stop eating highly processed foods/sugars/junk food and industrial seed oils. Then work to lower your overall grain amounts. For me eating lots of good fat was critical. It kept me from feeling hungry and it got my body used to using fats. Over time I naturally lowered my fat intake, but I don't think there is any rush. We are not going to eat too much good fats, they are not addictive and they make you feel full and stay full.

[@sharonnunn3385]

Thank you for explaining the science in a clear and relatable way. Always appreciate the info you share.

[@jefferythomas7038]

Hi! You've a gorgeous photo there! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope I get a thank you 🌹

[@jeanettelawrence293]

It has taken me most of my life to finally get on the right track. After a journey of every possible weight loss plan known including low carb, I decided keto was for me…well it wasn’t. I felt and looked sickly from the keto flu for months. Then twos years later decided to return to low carb and thanks to your 21-day program it has been the right move. A slow steady weight loss, no stress. But keto created issues with my cholesterol and now with low carb I thought, too that a combination of low fat would be the answer. Initially I went a little too extreme but then found the right balance. Today I am in the right place for me. Thank you Dr Becky.

[@CoachCalande]

I’m at 60-65% protein, under 5% carbs leaving 30-35% fat and I’m happy to see both muscle growth and fat loss as I train.

[@CoachCalande]

@@sblh7435 probably 325-425 most days, 👍

[@DavidParkerToronto]

Like clockwork, this video arrived at the exact moment I needed to hear this information - like I said before - Spooky! Such rich content that is always fresh and beneficial - Thanks Dr. Becky!

[@beckygillaspy]

That's good to hear, David :)

[@amyk6028]

Yesss! Thank you for addressing this question. Great video 👍🏼

[@jefferythomas7038]

Hi! You've a gorgeous photo there! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope I get a thank you 🌹

[@tonicraigsoard6011]

This video could not have popped up at a better time. I’ve been doing Keto with daily 19/5 IF for about 2 months and had some success in weight loss. In the past couple weeks I had started to feel tired and no energy. I had watched other videos on keto that push super high fat so I added more fat to my eating plan. What i noticed was that my morning fasting glucose started creeping up, it had be running around 80 but this morning it was 100. It’s come up a few points every morning since i added in extra fat. So, all that being said, I was just wondering about what role fat plays in the keto diet. Also, no weight loss since adding the additional fat. I too wondered the same thing, why not go low carb AND low fat to get results quicker. I see heated discussions about fat amounts and protein requirements all the time but I never know what is right so thank you for the detailed explanation. I feel like you answered every question I had on my mind today!

[@amyk6028]

I have been Keto for over 2 years and have played with my Macros countless times. I find that higher fat, moderate protein (155g fat and 65g protein) works best for me. For reference, I’m 5’6” and 136lbs. If I decrease my fat and/or go too high on my protein I get MAD carb cravings and gain weight. I’ve found if I start craving carbs, I’m not eating enough fat. I have been known to eat butter, straight off the block. Yep, bite that butter right off. Don’t judge 😉 It works!! Best of luck - cheers

[@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 😊

[@LEVS5100]

@@amyk6028 I just bought some 5-year-old vintage Black diamond cheddar cheese with zero carbs. I find that's the best type of fat to indulge in 😆 I love my cheese! But it has to be aged that way there's no carbs in it. And the black diamond vintage is probably one of the best in my opinion 🙌

[@asmasinjary]

I follow intermittent fasting with low carb and low fat diet..is working good for me.

[@wereachhomestead6348]

What are your macros please

[@bbhoustontx]

Dr Beckey is the best.

[@zlatkozlatko100]

The first, only and biggest problem is that people accumulate excess weight for years and want to get rid of excess weight in a few weeks.

[@bevc8306]

That me ! 😮

[@clubmogambo3214]

And for years....make that decades, that was me as well. Plus I was the Emperor of Yo-Yo dieting. However, since committing to keto almost two years running now, I vowed back then to take it low and slow, not rush my weight loss at all. I treated keto as a lifestyle change, not a diet. And what inadvertently helped me was that my primary goal at the time of lowering my A1c, not weight loss. Interestingly enough, this was probably the best attitude I could take.

[@paintedpony2935]

You must have meant "some people" because I know you don't speak for me.

[@donnalee2310]

This is a very helpful video. I have had trouble losing on a low carb diet because I tend to eat too much fat and then eat too many calories (older woman, short, etc) and end up gaining in some cases. I was about to begin the PSMF way of eating but now that I see this video, I understand I should keep some fat in my diet. Thank you for this explanation. I will now watch more of Becky’s videos and see if I can un-confuse myself further!

[@lisaturner4741]

Psmf is great for a stall but only used a couple days a week not everyday. 😊

[@amyk6028]

@@lisaturner4741 What is psmf?

[@lisaturner4741]

@@amyk6028 Protein sparing modified fast. Higher protein and lower fat. Maria Emmerich would be where you can find out all about it. My best to you. 😊

[@darius-christiandickison9905]

Fantastic! Well done and helpful. Love the clarity with precision. Answers questions before being asked! Good job, one of the best. Thank you

[@npnpnp858]

Great vid and concept. Eating is finally easy for me. Thanks!!!

[@josephludwig1126]

The chemistry involved in this is I am sure is well over most people's education. Excellent knowledge Delivery.

[@jamesboyle806]

Excellent presentation, comprehensive site and original.

[@gormey]

Best explanation of the high protein hurting your goal by too much spiking insulin.

[@pjruffin7191]

That’s a myth. Research protein modified fast

[@bnice8940]

Dear Doctor: HELLO and GREETINGS from Ontario, Canada. I find that since eating low carbs, my sugar is within the normal range (fasting: 5.2 -5,8) doing it without taking diabetes medication (Metformin). THANK YOU for your informative video. ☺

[@Darwin973]

Very clear and concise explanation to a common question. Personally, I had good results when reducing fat on a low carb diet.

[@robinhall3347]

I did too Peter, but it's not working now, seems I need more fat.

[@gstiwana16]

Your videos are always providing quality knowledge on diet Keep it up the good work

[@robinhall3347]

Super helpful video, have asked myself these same questions several times, will be watching this video a few times to retain all the information it contains. Glad to know how the fat portion in keto/low carb works and why importance of high fat start to Keto until we reach body-fat burning stage.

[@viciboyd9495]

Fabulous video. Thank you so much!!!

[@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 😊

[@esther.f.g]

Thank you, very informative video and in a short format, is useful

[@maggioreyes4553]

Thank you Doctor. Very useful and educational video.

[@brandijai7435]

Thank you for this video!

[@kimtoy957]

I'm so confused! I'm 60 years old, eat a low carb and med-high protein, med fat diet. I don't lose despite regular exercise but I don't gain either. I've practiced this all of 2022 and don't know what else to do or what advice to follow.

[@robbieb.3398]

Same here!!!

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

It sounds like you're not fat adapted. I had the same problem too but when I increased my fats found the weight came off easier than when I reduced them. Also low carb is not keto--your carbs need to be at 20g to attain ketosis. I suggest tracking your macros to attain results. Good luck!

[@JDsMotivationHealthChannel]

“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” - Irish proverb

[@francescat.torres6168]

What about those of us that don't have a gallbladder and got pancreatitis (myself for the first time) when we eat a high fat keto diet? I still have to do low carb diet due to my severe insulin resistance and was doing so well on high fat until my body is not digesting it well. What do we do?

[@elizabethburns2700]

Your videos are great. Thank you. Could you make a video on weight set point?

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Elizabeth, I already have :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4GtnGd6gLOJrZY

[@vanillacreem816]

Excellent Dr.Becky. All your videos are so informative. As a bodybuilding gym rat, the last thing I want to do is use my protein intake for energy. This was very informative on how to approach fats while on a low carb diet. Blessings ❤️

[@clubmogambo3214]

Who doesn't love Dr. Becky. Her vids are always on point and her delivery is easy going.

[@vanillacreem816]

I could not agree more.

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

I L😍VE how you so simply and clearly explain these very important concepts. I had gone low fat and despite increasing my activity, my body has not been dropping fat. When I was consuming more fat the weight dropped off. Now I know why. Thank you SO much!!

[@amalabdallah7843]

Thks Dr Becky for the info God bless you 🙏❤️

[@bigwigg5562]

Great content. You look pretty fit.

[@clubmogambo3214]

I'm way too lazy to track my macros - shame on me for that. But I simply find that by way more often than not cutting down carbs & sugars to a minimum and coupling this with eating foods I know to be generally higher in fat percentage (fatty beef, eggs, avocado, heavy cream, animal fats and some fruit oils (avocado, EVOO, MCT) has worked fantastically for me. I generally eat just one or two meals a day with very little snacking. And I practice IF as well. As a result I've slowly but surely lost a bunch of weight, my A1c has dropped below pre-diabetic levels, and my blood panels have never been better.

[@HS99876]

Thank you good information

[@jeanrichards7951]

I miss Keith how is he all my love and best wishes!

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Jean, Keith is doing great!

[@jeanrichards7951]

@@beckygillaspy Wonderful to hear.Hope to see him back on You tube with you again!

[@miryams6839]

Have no gallbladder.. would that work?

[@pjruffin7191]

If what you say is true then why do protein modified fast work? In PSMF you only consume lean protein to maintain muscle mass, take fish oil supplements for EFAs.

[@petercyr3508]

Too much fat can cause similar problems as too much carbs in insulin resistant people. It isnt necessarily the energy input. The liver winds up seeing dietary fat via unemptied chylomicrons. It is important to understsnd the liver is not supposed to see dietary fat. See Dr Nadir Ali's video on this topic Feb 2022. I do much better on less fat and very little dairy. I have much less morning gluconeogenesis and my tryglicerides are down to 74 from my usual 140. 25 year history on keto, now carnivore. Agree no limit on fat for transition to low carb from SAD.

[@booswalia]

Day 13 with no power after getting hit by Fiona in Atlantic Canada. Low carb out the window for now. Would love to have some easy food suggestions that don't require cooking. Maybe a new topic for a video. Low carb prepping. Salad only goes so far.

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Shirley, I hope you get your power restored soon. Thanks for the video suggestion.

[@nancycy9039]

Oh dear, hope your situation is better by now. I keep canned protein on hand: tuna, salmon, sardines, cod liver, beef, pork, chicken, turkey, Spam, pate. Also plenty of avocado oil, ghee, coconut oil, lard, tallow. Also dried herbs and spices (or live plants), dried onions, garlic, ginger, etc

[@hawaiiansheepdog]

I get really tired when I cut more fat. I’m muscular and maintain a low body weight. It’s all about knowing your own body.

[@cathypeters8346]

This is what I have been saying about keto snacks. All the industry is doing is bringing us back into to the prepackaged isles with the lure of SNACKS designed for keto, with questionable ingredients, sugar substitutes and preservatives. Get back to the outside perimeter of the groceries stores for your fresh food. It"s a trap for those of use trying to eat healthier.

[@punishr36]

Hi Doc, Big subscribed fan here and I have a question. I have been doing a low carb diet and paying close attention to detail and took your logic regarding of elimination sweetners etc including sweet fruit like black berries. I have been eating half an avacodo with a few plain almonds for my afternoon snack and just noticed that avacodo's are considerably higher in carbs than black berries, what would you elect as the better choice of snack? Cheers From Canada and down 35lbs thus far.

[@jeffreydustin5303]

what about the caloric cost of digestion of protein? If the body digests 2000 calories of protein, isn't it true that it only receives a surplus of around 1500 - 1750 calories because the body spends 250 - 500 calories burning the protein. Plus the protein takes longer to digest than carbs and fats so leaves you full longer, leading to possible lower calorie intake, thus lower weight.

[@roxannehale1386]

How to measure fat intake needed. Carbs and protein count is easy, but I'm lost on the fat counting.

[@ChrisReher]

I am doing intermittent fasting (16:8) and have cut carbs significantly. However, I seem to have a lot of trouble digesting the recommended amount of carbs, leaving me with way too much bathroom time about 2 hours after breaking my fast (usually, cheese, avocado, eggs, maybe some meat or yoghurt). Ready to give up even though my weight loss is coming along really well.

[@BigPictureYT]

I’m fat adapted and am 50 pounds overweight. How will my body react if I keep eating the same grams of lean protein but cut out the fat? 9:13

[@funzeevanzee]

So we need maximum 10% carbs, minimum 30% protein and minimum 60% fat on keto for at least a month to lose weight?

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

Yes

[@mfh6982]

Adjusting macronutrient ratios has nothing to do losing body fat.

[@dylanrathbun8084]

To sum it up, use carbs. Most of your fruits and vegetebles are carbs so that makes the most sense to do.

[@AnnaGreen-yp8xu]

Low fat& low carb together off and on or with omad would be a fasting mimicking diet I would think. Would be ok part time ?but eventually have to increase fat again. Just my thoughts

[@gstiwana16]

Hello Doc, Got a question how can we increase our BMR with the help different foods? Can you please make a video on it? Thank you

[@vickimcneal1445]

I just paid for the instant download on the recipe book and I don't know how to get it. Does it just take a bit? Will I get an email?

[@vickimcneal1445]

Never mind. Got it. Guess I just needed to be patient. Thanks

[@beckygillaspy]

Thanks for letting me know, and for your order! Enjoy! Just FYI, if you have any issues in the future, you can contact my customer service at drbeckyfitness.com/support/

[@vickimcneal1445]

@@beckygillaspy thank you

[@hahafalseflag5090]

if your body already has stored fat I don't understand why you need more fat for your body to burn fat.

[@ashleyhaley6322]

Did you watch the video? Cuz she explained it in a way that a four year old would understand

[@megajatt123]

She's beating around the bush. The real Issue is that if u eat at a deficit for a long time u end up lowering your TDDE i.e the energy your body uses to stay alive. A far better way of losing body fat while preserving essential musculature is fast cycling.

[@michellegrimsey8144]

Could you do your food in a typical day and then a naughty day where you have wine and cake 🤗🍷thank you for sharing your knowledge x

[@dogcrazy25]

Jeez, if I eat low carb And low fat, there is only protein. First no energy and my blood sugar rises with high protein.

[@judithowens8212]

Thats why Becky says dont get your fat too low. Just a little reduced from 70% to 50%

[@nancycy9039]

That outcome is the problem with low fat that she first refers to in this video

[@bobeldredge282]

Great video Hope Keith is doing well Thanks Bob the welder and wife

[@jjnelson2855]

I have been wondering too

[@beckygillaspy]

He's doing great! Thanks, Bob

[@esfanintan]

Why can’t I use fat but not saturated?

[@juanguzman1563]

How about a balance diet maybe that works too..😊

[@verekrug1]

Hi I am on low carb diet now for about 2 weeks and feel good about it but had the "keto flu" a little bit. It's getting better now but my main problem would be the dry mouth!!! it's worse in evenings and when I sleep. I drink a ton of water and of course the toilet is now my best friend but I was wondering what can I do about this? My urine seems great (very pale) but still the dry mouth is there. Any suggestions? I know they say take electrolys powder but I am a little bit scared taking that not know if I will be taking to much or not .. and I don't want to have any kidney problems with all this. Thank you for you help :)

[@colinglen4505]

I'm afraid i find it hard to afford the healthy fats such as avocado, salmon etc. if i were to aim for 70% fat then i would be consuming unhealthy fats that are cheaper. :(

[@nancycy9039]

You might try adding coconut oil, bacon fat, etc

[@cynsi7604]

@colin glen I know how you feel. This is going to sound weird but… I eat OMAD & sometimes I have a snack. It’s usually iced coffee or hot vanilla chia tea w/HWC & pat of butter, along with a scoop of collagen & half scoop of protein powder. In my iced coffee it’s just the same minus the butter. 🙂These can make you feel full longer if you “IF”. Then just cut back on other foods or just in other areas (ie: make your own “fancy Pumpkin Spice Latte”, or if you go out & eat every Fri with friends, just go 2x a mth) you could get the healthier fats. I found out that I don’t like to eat out as often because the food tastes “wrong?” or maybe “weird”. It’s hard to explain. Then by upping the things you want to might be easier. Hope this helps & hope you could follow along with what I was trying to say & not just my rambling on. 😄 Have a good one! ✌🏻

[@mrscms831]

I am well and thoroughly stuck at a plateau and am trying to tweak the macros (keto) to get me moving again, but cant find the right balance. What does give me wt loss is a reduction in calories. I dont know that I want to go below 1400 calories. Does that mean I am stuck at this wt? I am 64 and have 75 lbs of fat readily available to burn, but cant get it started. Ketones never go above .4. I am sticking to a keto/lo carb diet for the rest of my life as it keeps my blood sugars low and I dont want to take medicine.

[@gman77gas]

Sorry to hear you are stuck. I am too but not much more to go. Are you under 25g carbs a day? Any exercise?

[@HS99876]

Keto diet won’t make you lose weight by itself, intermittent fasting and keto diet will make you lose weight!!! 16 hours or more fasting !!! I am four years in fasting ( 18hrs) , first six months on keto diet and three and half years on low carb diet. Also adding exercise or just walking will help !!! Good luck 👍🏻

[@mrscms831]

@@gman77gas yes, under 25 g carbs but no purposeful excercise. I move and have an active day with my 6 yr old grandson. Walking is my preferred activity.

[@mrscms831]

@@HS99876 yes, I am 16/8 IF. I walk for excercise. I think what Im hearing and no one is really saying is that I need to lower my calories still more either by going OMAD or reducing. I think thats what Dr., Becky might have been addressing here, lowering fat intake.

[@doughooks7411]

@@mrscms831 Intermediate fasting is a game changer. Start closing down your eating window until you can fast for at least 18 hours and you will likely see things starting to happen. Then maybe 20 hours. OMAD after that. Once you get used to it, you won’t want to do it any other way. More exercise would also help, even if it is just more walking. Even standing is more exercise than sitting. 💪

[@samuelgibbons1221]

Hey in your opinion is Keto & low carb dangerous for diabetics my nutritionist said something about your blood turning acidic . Can you help me out plz cuz I’m diabetic but my diet is all messed up now after what she told me . Now I don’t know what to eat help me plz

[@judithowens8212]

Change your nutritionist. To one who has real info on keto and low carb diets. Plenty of diabetics thrive on such diets.

[@vanessaescobar-ir3vi]

What if you have a fatty liver. Shouldn't you do low-fat keto? I understand high fat but not sure I understand it when it comes to having a fatty liver. How will it affect your liver?

[@Nate1975]

Same here. Needs to be low carb AND low fat but can use mono and poly fats like olive oil, that’s it

[@endthefed5304]

If you want to gain muscle and are lifting weights, you need about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight daily.

[@torstensommer]

But can’t the body turn protein into carbohydrates?

[@Anno44]

Love 😜👍

[@jefferythomas7038]

Hi! You've a gorgeous photo there! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope I get a thank you 🌹

[@Anno44]

@@jefferythomas7038 Thank you, Jeffery.

[@jefferythomas7038]

@@Anno44 you’re welcome dear. Where are you from ?

[@Anno44]

@@jefferythomas7038 STL, Missouri.

[@jefferythomas7038]

@@Anno44 Nice. I'm in California. How's everything going concerning the Covid 19?

[@dorothyc7395]

Just eat 3 square meals a day like we used to in the 1950's and 60's and no "snacking". No one was over weight - we were all thin and healthy. No one knew what ketones were and no one had heard of a low carb diet.

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

Yes, and metabolic insulin resistance and obesity wasn't an epidemic because of highly processed (fake) food intake. Unfortunately these times call for more drastic measures to achieve balance and health.

[@ashleyhaley6322]

@@bluebutterflywellness2273 Exactly what I was about to say! Many ppl are still ignorant to the facts

[@jamieinwi7671]

I agree with the first post. If it’s from the fifties and sixties, you wouldn’t be eating much processed food. And they did snack a little in the afternoons or evenings. Dinner at noon was the big meal. But I fully agree with eating meat and potatoes like my grandparents, born in the 1910’s, and my parents raised me with. And food wasn’t so weird. We had pie or cake most days and nobody was very fat. Leave off the frosting! Don’t add cream to mashed potatoes most of the time. Always have meat and vegetable, real gravy. Eat all garden fruits and vegetables a lot. And you can eat raw nuts, sparingly. We never had avocado, but a half a one is good. All living was moderation. And don’t eat too many carbs or calories, but don’t be concerned about counting them, either. Portion sizes is better or easier. Get out and walk. Or walk in place inside. Or vacuum a lot. Or sweep. Well, I wanted to be helpful. Hope it is. 🌎☀️

[@markotrieste]

Waiting for the day the food industry complex will come out with the snack to be eaten while fasting...

[@TXVETJEB]

The assumption tha tyou must eat very high protein to replace the fat is wrong. A low carb and low fat diet results in a very low caloric intake, and your body will, absolutly will pull the calories it needs from your fat stores.

[@abdelrahmanelsheikh5798]

It seems all of this is based on opinion not facts.

[@MrGeorgewf]

Less than a 1,000 calories a day you will lose weight.

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

Next craze? The Mahatma Gandhi diet. Low fat, low carb, AND low protein.

[@danrowden3898]

This is surely for people who are no longer looking to lose weight? Weight-loss and maintenance Keto are obviously different dynamics and I don't think you achieved a proper explanation of that here. You can totally and successfully prioritise protein in the weight-loss phase of Keto. Obviously in 'lifestyle' Keto you want fat to be a major macro because that's where your ketones will be generated and why exogenous ketones sources become important.

[@nancycy9039]

I don’t think it’s ‘obviously’ so at all.