Counting Calories For Weight Loss? - Dr Ekberg

[@drekberg]

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[@alihaiderhaider499]

Hello dear sir do you do online counsltation?please from uk

[@zilverplayer8805]

It all makes sense. I have been fat my entire life, and when i was younger i wanted to lose weight. I was told to eat as little fat as possible, he was so obsessed by it, that it would be best to get 0 grams of fat every day. I wasnt even told to count calories, but i was told that i could eat ALL the sugar and bread i wanted. Thats 18 years ago, and unfortunately there was nothing about the keto diet back then. I did lose weight, but i had to struggle so hard for years, and i gained it all back, and more, after some years. And through all those years i was sick all the time. Today im following a diet close to the carnivore, im rarely sick anymore, and ive lost 57 pounds so far, thanks to people like you!

[@drekberg]

Congratulations on finally learn how to get lasting results. Even though the keto is seen as a modern concept it started as treatment for epilepsy about 100 years ago. In the mid 1800s, the father of weight loss William Banting wrote a book that emphasized the reduction in carbohydrates.

[@zilverplayer8805]

@@drekberg Thanks! Ive heard about the good results with keto and epilepsy. So many other diseases could be treated with this diet as well. Its really sad with so many sick people, and then the keto diet is almost kept a secret by the government. I live in Denmark, and they have literally been promoting the same diet my entire life, or maybe its even gotten worse.

[@drekberg]

@@zilverplayer8805 You are absolutely right. The keto diet was the standard treatment for epilepsy with almost 100% success rate... until the birth of the pharma industry.

[@deborahmorton547]

I will soon be 72! Wish I had known this stuff 50 years ago, but It still works for old people too. Thank you for sharing.

[@trueelite6859]

How is it working now?

[@peterfuttrup7008]

Holy crap, this should be taught i schools. I finally understand why I was never able to loose weight until now. I have been struggling with weight since my youth, when my sugar addiction started. I have been addicted to sugar ever since, but now I have been using you wisdom and teaching to finally change my diet in a way that has killed my sugar addiction and I'm seeing results. I know that there is a long way to go, but my god - this should be public knowledge. Even my wife has difficulty in accepting that my diet is now low calories and high fat, she thinks its revolting, but I can only say that it really works. I have been doing intermittent fasting 18-6 and I do no longer snack and I have no crawings any more. I am now a member - you have really changed my life. Thanks

[@drekberg]

Thank You so much Peter Futtrup for becoming a member and supporting the channel 🙏. Your contribution allows me to continue making this channel a health resource available to millions and hopefully billions of people. Thanks to that distinguished loyalty badge next to your name 😄, I can easily recognize you and I will pay extra attention to your questions and comments. I am so thrilled that you finally figured out how to lose weight and get healthy. Since none of the life saving perspectives on this channel will be taught in schools at least for a couple of generations, the next best thing is to spread the message as best we can. The greatest compliment you can give is to help me help more people by sharing the videos. 😄

[@zvyaro]

I was a Dr. Ekberg fan but then I saw this video. Calorie counting doesn't work is a non-sensical statement. It is just a tool that can be used correctly or not. It's like saying budgeting doesn't work for saving money. Yes if your budget shows more money out than money in and you do not adjust, yes it will not work. If you only eat fat and protein and you are in a caloric surplus you will still gain wight and if you are in a calorie deficit you will lose it as you will if you eat anything else. (talking purely for fat loss). If you are not loosing weight when counting calories then you are counting wrong or against the wrong goal for you. Stop tricking people into thinking no/low card has something special about it. It just works for so many people because they stay satiated easier and enter a calorie deficit easier without having to count.

[@zvyaro]

Also for 99% of metabolically healthy people the blood sugar spikes are fine and normal! Specify you are talking about metabolically ill people.

[@bee_bee3]

In people i follow that eat as much protein and fat as they like, they do not gain weight because they do not eat any carbs. They eat more calories than they ever have. I know it's hard to believe because it's the opposite of what we've heard since forever but it's true. Sten says calorie restriction will work for weight loss but it will not be successful long term. I've never seen it work long term in myself, friends, family. The show the biggest loser showed this to be true also If you understand better the biology of ketosis and insulin, you'll see why it works and calorie restriction is not necessary I do not follow any diet, but i generally increased my fat from butter and olive oil, avoiding processed vegetable oils and lowered sugar. I lost weight and it has stayed off, first time in my life changing food changed my weight, I didn't even set out to do that, I was not really big anyway, it has been the same for my boyfriend too. We still eat same portions and all of the same foods. I have lost 6kg, i still have body fat but now almost a flat stomach. I think it's probably because my insulin is lower. High sugar tells your body to store fat just like how fruit is more available in abundance in late summer/autumn, just in time to tell your body to store fat for the colder months

[@AmeeraG242]

I definitely think though counting got me started I lost about 30 lbs and now I'm full on healthy keto without counting and continuing to lose weight.

[@cumincumin927]

A million thanks to Dr ekberg!!!! Now I know why I like to eat a lot of carbs (flour, rice etc) and feel hungry after sometimes at most 3hrs!! You saved my life!

[@metteharter3882]

Yo-Yo, that was always me, but with your help, I’m finally on the right track. Thank you Dr. Ekberg

[@drekberg]

Good for you! Thank you.

[@linakoh4206]

Hi Dr Ekberg.. gosh this is brilliant! I have friends who do not seem to be losing weight and they count their calories.. now I understand and will definitely share your video with them. Thank you for sharing too look forward to more...

[@drekberg]

Thank you Magdalena Koh.

[@Theresaachase]

Wondering how caloric restriction might help for a faster result before shifting into long term mode? I’ve been keto and IF for years now, but the “counting calories doesn’t work” just lead to me steadily gaining weight. What’s the sweet spot between meeting the demand of BMR, eating a balanced nutritious LCHF on IF, and reducing calories enough so that you lose the excess fat easily without cutting into BMR?

[@randomprotag9329]

from my expierence there needs to be a long term mode planned. the way that works for me is to establish the healthy eating choices + exercise habits even if you eat a bit too much and once the food choice habits + exercise are stable then going by eye % change portions adjusting depending on lack of weight loss. counting calories is more trouble than its worth when a wiegh in is needed to check if the estimation is correct.

[@andreaza4986]

Foods that are sustainable and satisfying- so true. I'm a slow learner but at 43 I've realized this works with intermittent fasting. Thank you.

[@dove5729]

Our problem is that we are over worked, overwhelmed, anxious, and food is everywhere.

[@shirleylongboy4949]

Dr. Ekberg, thank you for all the information that you’ve been sharing to us.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Shirley Longboy. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. I spend so much time on it because when we get "the why" and the mechanism we become empowered for life . Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. 😄

[@Aurorak-i6l]

I’ve been counting calories since I was in my late teens and early 20s. Since I was turning 18, I had been overweight and slightly obese. Then in the summer of 2023, I lost over 30 pounds. I thought counting calories would keep the weight off in the long run. More recently because of my Hashimoto’s, I noticed signs and symptoms like fatigue despite being well rested, constipation, and unexplained weight gain. Sometimes, I gain a maximum of 5 pounds a week. I take pharmaceutical grade supplements to keep my Hashimoto’s on remission.

[@supastupiddummyidiot8727]

I love the content but honestly it’s just as hard to monitor carbs as it is to count calories. Eliminating carbs is not easier than reducing food intake.

[@oronk60]

You cannot break the laws of thermodynamics. Calories in vs calories out.

[@lemarfouriesos8634]

But where do the calories go? Are they burnt or stored as fat. That's important. And it depends on your insuline levels and exercise habits

[@oronk60]

@@lemarfouriesos8634 They're used as energy to fuel your body's basic functions. You don't need to exercise if you're eating in a calorie deficit. If it was about insulin levels and the quality of the food then why don't we just give kids in Africa truckloads of cookies and call it a day. If those two things were true then their bodies wouldn't be able to burn the sugar and fats in it cause it'd spike their insulin. No they'd starve still cause your body will convert the calories to energy no matter the food you eat to keep you alive.

[@valeriaVPV]

I strongly disagree with this statement. There is no way to lose fat/weight without calorie deficit. This video is good for people having unhealthy diet style. Even if u eat whole food and veggies and healthy fat you still can gain weight if u eat more calories to what your body needs. Few yrs ago I've tried Keto and I'd gain weight. I've lost weight counting calories, meaning I'd cut my portions and that is how I've lost weight plus excercise of course. And I have no issues maintaining my weight, I m not hungry and for sure not deprived, I had my medical check and my results are impressive, all the values are in the range.. My diet is based on non processed food, no sugar, just small amounts of grains, lots of veggies, I love dairy, no read meat (I just don't like it, no other reason) and I make my own cakes nad cookies because I have sweet tooth. So, in a conclusion, counting calories is not bad if u you eat nutritious food, not processed food. There are just some people, like myself, that have to watch the food intake as they gain fast.

[@dathyr1]

I never have counted my calories. I pretty much know what I eat, which are the worse foods, and how much will fill me up eating a meal. My meal portion sizes are not that large, so I dont stuff myself with foods on every meal. My weight checking off and on tells me where I am at on eating daily. No hourly snacks. Plus I do fasting at night. So this works for me.

[@MegaAida72]

Det är helt otroligt så bra du beskriver det hela! Jag är så glad för din kunskap och för att du delar med dig av det.

[@syrus3k]

Yup this is all good! I gave up counting calories after watching some of these videos, it's really easy when you know what to eat and what not to eat. Plus stuff like fish, eggs etc is really tasty and filling!

[@TypeOneg]

I counted calories, worked out, and lost 35 lbs. I would accurately plan my meals, rarely go over budget except for party days. These I don't have to count them. I just don't eat sugar, potatoes, rice, or flour.

[@hamadalromaithi4723]

Thank you for educating us.

[@drekberg]

You are welcome Hamad Al Romaithi.

[@saharaofthedeep]

This was a really good video that I'm sure will hit close to home for many people.

[@brycehongola2425]

What’s your opinion on liposuction to remove fat. It still doesn’t solve the sugar problem right.

[@chrisbidzinski2057]

You sir are incredible well done on this Channel, I’m a health coach and you make my and evryones life easier

[@bernadinecabanas331]

This is one of the best, intuitive vidéo i ever seen. I am loosing weight since I was eating good fat. I am so happy that I found your videos Doctor Ekberg. Thank you and keep it up ❤

[@sebastianjames855]

Fantastic video. Thank you, doctor!

[@trifivegarage8683]

Dr Ekberg you're awesome!! 👍Thank you for sharing this info!! 👍

[@drekberg]

Thank you Trifive garage. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad you liked it. The greatest compliment you can give is to help us help more people by sharing the videos.

[@ChessdumyTV]

I think people should stop touting that carb foods are the least satiating. Just look at potatoes, wheat bran, rolled oatmeal, and sweet potatoes. These are pretty satiating for a lot of people, especially if one drinks alot of water at the same time; the fiber expands when in contact with water, thus making the stomach full. Also oatmeal in particular is a decent source of protein and omega 6 fat. I guess it makes some people tired but then that would be a gut microbiome problem not a carb problem. Furthermore, a lot of the insulin and blood sugar mantra is really only a serious issue for diabetics. One can lower insulin levels even if they eat sugar, simple carbs, etc...so long as they are low enough in calories. Processed foods are addictive and strongly linked to weight gain (caloric overconsumption) not so much because of the carbs but more because of the scientifically strategized ratio of fat sugar and salt. Ice cream for example is just as fatty as it is carby. There are many problems with most or all youtube keto gurus, these only scratch the surface. Other problems include contradictions with outcome data (throughout millennia, the most lean healthy people were extremely high carb, their macros were something like 75% carb 15% fat 10% protein), the fact that even diabetics can eat carbs if strategically and carefully worked out (like by lowering the gi by combining a complex carb food with a protein+fat based food), the overemphasis on macros in general instead of satiety (because they somehow think eggs are satiating for everyone which is so untrue for me that it almost offends me in a funny way, kinda like telling me hey because eggs are not satiating for me I have a serious problem), the fact they care more about MISLEADING mechanisms that they sometimes get wrong than about again outcome data, and superficially prescribing keto as a solution to every health problem in existence by oversimplifying their keto theories...Macros do not matter for weight loss though, the only mechanism that matters is calories; the matter then becomes reduced to what is the best strategy to induce a healthy number of calories. Keto gurus worth any salt like Dr Ekberg basically say high fat low carb is the best strategy to keep calories, this is where there is debate and also personal preference. Different people find different food ingredients to be satiating, some find eggs more satiating than rolled oatmeal and others are the opposite. I personally find it too easy to eat like 10 eggs and STILL be hungry, but hard to eat 1 dry cup rolled oats...so I like my oatmeal. The healthiest diet is just any diet that is nutritionally complete, satiating enough to get your calories to a good level, and has no serious drawbacks. This is possible with both vegan and carnivore dieting. I think high carb pescetarian (vegan except fish allowed) is pretty good for me but that is just my style, its not better or worse than other styles. I will finish by saying that I agree counting calories is a losing strategy. I think it is best to figure out satiating foods you want to eat (I just eat the same 3-4 general meals a day every single day, sometimes the meals have a slight variation though) and track the calories of those foods just a couple times and if good then stick with it.

[@OldSchoolCalisthenics]

This makes sense up to a certain extent. If we discuss this all the way up and down, then people will have problems in the long term following keto too. If I don't eat carbs, I don't feel emotionally well. So why not eating starchy foods with a low GI and control the sizes, ratios? Less animal fat, a little more good lipids, moderate low-GI carbs, a bit of fruit and regular sizes of protein. For me, this is a lot more sustainable and I bet this works for the vast majority even in a quest for dropping in weight to becoming fit. I am just asking sir. What's your opinion on this? Thanks and the video is great. I liked the explanations a lot.

[@ModernDayTech]

Great advice!

[@drekberg]

Thank you ModernDayFamilyMan. Feel free to ask any questions about health, and I will do my best to answer them.

[@sheilasamaniego4379]

I learn a lot from Dr. Ekberg more than I did my science and nutrition subjects in my younger days😊😊😊

[@deborahnotdebby9332]

What about counting calories will on a hflc diet

[@manalo6961]

Very informative, keep going.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Man Alo. Feel free to ask any health questions, and I will do my best to answer them.

[@littlevoice_11]

It's also about hormones and good sleep 😊

[@drekberg]

For weight loss yes - you are right.

[@sandraramsey2111]

I can’t find your video about percentages grams ounces of fat protein and carbs

[@maysox12]

Love your relaxed way of explaining everything, I'm getting the info much better from your approach to relating to proper, healthy way to loose weight and help me with my health issues

[@samueln714]

If you are doing keto would you then recommend tracking macros but not calories and then doing a more long term low carb diet instead of constant keto?

[@drekberg]

Yes. I think that would be sensible for most people.

[@Cacchiaro]

It makes so much sense. Thank you dr. !

[@drekberg]

Thank you Cacchiaro. Let me know if you have any other questions, and I will try to answer them.

[@pitmaster4860]

This information they have to start teaching in school. The government in every country have to turn around right now, not later. Before every one get sick.

[@smk4902]

It makes sense.

[@tiffanyayseyaseminsungur1600]

Very well done thank you for sharing.

[@Randomvids205]

Is it deprivation to the body if I’m truly in ketosis and only eat 500 calories per day with about 40,000 calories stored as fat? Will that crash my metabolism when I get to ideal weight?

[@GardenRudiments]

Great message and I’ve finally learned that it doesn’t work.

[@drekberg]

Good for you! Keep learning about health and your body will find its ideal weight.

[@joanborden6159]

The February Reader’s Digest has an article “Small Calorie Cuts Benefit Even Slim People” page 32. No where in the article does it mention what they ate.

[@rosariofrancis464]

Well, I am 69 years old, five feet and 100 lbs. after going on a low carb diet to defeat prediabetes with HbA1c of 5.8. Now 5.3 last reading. Not happy about being so thin. Every advice is about losing weight. How about the opposite? Thank u.

[@MyHandleman]

Interesting! What about the other way around..not being able to gain weight? Been eating more starchy veggies and Qinoa along with digestive enzymes for the past 2 weeks (small frequent meals). No significant difference...

[@littlevoice_11]

Increase healthy fats and meal frequency. Plus combine with weight training and avoid intensive cardio unless you are confident at replenishing fuel reserves.

[@littlevoice_11]

It also sound a like your diet is lower in protein which is required to build muscle. Try increasing protein by including nuts, seeds, non-GMO soya, eggs, beans and lentils. You can also add a clean protein powder such as pea protein powders but be sure to check that they don't have added sugar

[@drekberg]

All of what Little Voice said is correct. One thing to keep in mind is that we are all different. A build that is normal for one person may not be what is normal for another. Skinny lanky Scandinavians, like you and me, tend to have a much skinnier normal than a lot of nationalities. When I was competing I had to work for years to put on a few pounds of muscle. Today my normal is about 185 pounds at 6 foot 3 inches. Don't be too hasty to try to change what maybe normal for you.

[@MyHandleman]

@@drekberg oh ok true. Some perspective right there!

[@philipdent-composermusicpr9297]

I love this man!!!

[@MsBellaSky]

Hi Dr. Ekberg, thanks for sharing, this was so informative really appreciate it especially on my new Keto journey. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend

[@drekberg]

Thank you Bella Sky. Hope you have a wonder holiday season.

[@DrSaidkarim]

Well knowledgeable lecture

[@jeffharmed1616]

Excellent explanation thanks. Lifestyle change is key. Understanding the early stages of Keto adaption is also key. At first I gorged myself on fat and protein because my body complained that it was looking for carbs and there were none. Now it’s caught on to the idea of converting eaten fats to glucose and my t2d symptoms have disappeared but I am still a little fatigued which means perhaps that the body has still to learn to tap into “reserves”. It’s time to do 2mad.

[@lidianascimento928]

Hello Dr. Ekberg, I just discovered your videos here and find them super helpful. Do you have a book or some of these info on a pdf?

[@drekberg]

Thank You so much Lidia Nascimento for becoming a member and supporting the channel 🙏. Your contribution allows me to continue making this channel a health resource available to millions and hopefully billions of people. Thanks to that distinguished loyalty badge next to your name 😄, I can easily recognize you and I will pay extra attention to your questions and comments. I don't have a book yet, but will probably write one in the next couple of years, as well as produce some courses.

[@babybelle5]

Are the sugar alcohols (xylitol, erythritol, etc) considered as artificial sweeteners?

[@hetzeepvrouwtje]

Its manmade so yes!

[@upasnasetia6187]

Hello dr Ekberg. I am practising gynaecologist and obstetrician in Rajasthan India. Inspire that I have studied Guytons physiology , my principles of weight loss, mechanism of insulin are clear after watching your videos. I am really grateful to you, ur teachings have drastically changed my life. I would love to meet u in person.

[@neversate]

You cannot break the laws of thermodynamics

[@GrowInTheDark]

If the body is so smart, why doesn't the body produce just enough insulin for the glucose to go back down to the level of the narrow range instead of going lower than the normal range creating huge swings? Does it mean the feedback mechanism doesn't work as quickly as the work of insulin?

[@asulil180]

hi doctor i am following i low carb high fat diet i love it so far i even stopped eating fruit once a while i eat some few berries i eat one meal twice a week and 2 to 3 meals for the other days the only thing i am worry about is that i start to make keto cheesecake made with swerve its to sweet is that going to affect insulin response or its okay since swerve is a o calorie sweetener

[@ClifRizer]

So do you encourage counting of any type? Like macros or total sugar to stay under a specific about 5,10,20% carbs? Or just eating a healthier diet without all the processed overly sugary foods to normalize body composition over time?

[@drekberg]

I think you want to count carbs just to know where you are relative to the results you are getting. Some people can probably do well on 70-80g of carbs while others will need to get down to 10-20g of carbs to start reversing insulin resistance.

[@RafalBr]

very good points there

[@clintharris8818]

Great video!!

[@hcl8836]

The conclusion that you can‘t count calories is nonsense. It‘s the basis where you lay your food intake and activities/workouts around. Getting enough protein, getting enough sleep, doing resistance training, getting good fat and mostly avoid processed food and sugar. If you do this and stay in a caloric deficit based on your BMR, activities and food intake you will loose weight and gain shape. And you have to change your lifestyle in this way to be consistent. That‘s it.

[@artblackwood7936]

Counting calories does not automatically mean you are in state of deprivation. Some people can use a reminder of just how many calories are in the food they are eating. Sometimes double checking what you are consuming, especially fat if doing LCHF, can be helpful. Sure, insulin is the fat storage hormone. But isn't fat storage basically automatic anytime you eat more calories than you can use in that moment? I eat 1 or 2 times a day. Those calories have to go somewhere. Typically I consume ~ 2000 calories in a 4 hour window. If 2000 calories is exactly what I need for 24 hours then that's ~83 Calories an hour. All that extra energy can't be in my blood stream. It seems that where Insulin becomes a problem is when you are eating small carbohydrate meals all day long, the insulin will not allow your body to use it's stored energy. This is exacerbated by individuals that are insulin resistant like myself. Isn't actual hypoglycemia a rare thing. Many people might "feel" like they are hypoglycemic but they are just on the carbohydrate roller-coaster. I never saw my blood glucose go way to low when I was eating more carbohydrates. If anything it tended to stay high for a while then go back to where it started.

[@drekberg]

Correct all of what you are saying is right. I was referring to the restriction that most people think of, but you are right. I count calories from time to time. If you eat in a four hour window, the 20 hr fast keeps you from getting insulin resistant and then you will have access to the stored fat. You store up to 1500 calories as glycogen and the rest as fat. You are right the problem is when you eat small carb meals all day long then you glycogen are never emptied, the frequent meals lead to insulin resistance and weight gain. Reactive hypoglycemia is very common, but not everyone on a blood sugar roller coaster will dip into hypoglycemia but many will.

[@jimmysixx7259]

The problem is insulin block fat burning, meaning you can't excess energy from fat even your glucose level is already low. That's when your metabolism slow down. It never happen if your insulin always low, when you cut out carb from your diet.

[@malonecustomdesigns]

But it does take willpower for me to pass on the Pizza and brownies! lol

[@zilverplayer8805]

My willpower is more about chocolate.

[@drekberg]

@Jay Malone There are two reasons: 1st reason is addiction to sugar, carbs and chemical food flavorings they are drugs. 2nd reason is you haven't found and developed a taste and habit for healthy satisfying things. The healthy alternatives can have meat and fat as long as it is natural and healthy. I will be making more healthy recipes including deserts.

[@drekberg]

@@zilverplayer8805 Then this chocolate playlist is for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eauomIGZfq6mmpI

[@zilverplayer8805]

@@drekberg mmm looks delicious!

[@drekberg]

@@zilverplayer8805 They are and you won't miss the sugar.

[@naტalia]

Thanks❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynnvasquez4425]

Counting my calories to gain weight from real food.

[@drekberg]

Yes. The only reason I count calories is to make sure I get enough.

[@michalmikus2103]

Hello, so if i good understand, when i want lose weight i should be eat less carbs? I have now 95kg 181cm I calculated kcl over application 2years.. my weight 1 year ago was 88kg...now i have set up again to eat 2320 kcl 250 carbs 220 protein and 52 fat..and after one week i gain 1kg more...i should be cut carbs? Thank you.

[@michelprovencher8518]

This is certainly the most common mistake people does when trying to loose weight. In nutrition, a calorie is not a calorie as it is in pure physics otherwise we could eat plywood, ciment and have a glass of ... Quakerstate engine oil!

[@webstuff56]

do you believe a type 2 diabetic can maintain a proper level of insulin level on a vegan diet?

[@drekberg]

I think it is theoretically possible, but I think it is going about it the hard way. All you are left with is vegetables and fat which is pretty limiting.

[@webstuff56]

@@drekberg Well I wasn't thinking of prescribing it to myself as a remedy in general: the fact is I went vegan a few months ago. Your video is my take away understanding that I have had after years of researching and experimenting on my own. You reinforce my understanding of what I know to be true. As far as number management goes, I was successful on the Atkins diet years ago and succeeded in getting off statins, as well as in losing weight. So it works, but there are conflicting bits of information. So now here I am eating the diet (vegan) that I wish I would have eaten 40 years ago before I became type 2; Atkins died I believe of a heart attack; everyone continues to point out sugar or refined carbohydrates as the "angel of death." And I think one could argue that saturated fats and cholesterol i.e., the Atkins diet don't raise cholesterol levels, especially given my success. I am convinced. however, that a vegan diet is the way God intended us to eat. I'm sick of the whole cycle of industrial ag; big pharma; a medical community that has been tainted by the former. I'm sick of the online marketing gimmicks selling a way of life, an ebook, or re-branding what we learned 30 years ago: Mediterranean and Atkins diets re-branded. I was looking for an honest opinion. You offer videos that present information as I believe it to be true, and I'd appreciate your honest opinion

[@drekberg]

I can understand your frustration. That is the reason I started the channel to provide a resource for my patients and anyone else wanting to learn sound principles instead of hype. I think you could probably still eat mostly vegetarian, but I would try to add in plenty of healthy fats as well as healthy meat, fish and/or egg. Vegetables are cleansing and work great for short term purification, but in the long run I believe a mix is better to balance cleansing and rebuilding.

[@webstuff56]

​@@drekberg Thank you. Yes it has been frustrating, especially after I've realized how conventional medicine has not just been failing me, but actually has been feeding the problem and killing me in the process. Your channel has been great. It has had a reinforcing effect of everything I've learned and experienced from my own research. I'm currently reading a book titled: "The Diabetes Code," by Dr. Jason Fung. He's also the author of "The Obesity Guide," as well as a book on fasting. It's clear to me, like most eating a western diet that I'm suffering from Hyperinsulinemia: the cycle of too much glucose causing too much insulin, causing a cycle of insulin resistance, producing fatty liver, as well as fat throughout my body. Metabolic syndrome should have been diagnosed decades ago by way of high triglycerides, low HDL, high blood pressure, visceral fat, as well as heart disease, etc. I've had a heart attack, triple bypass and a stroke. I've been wrongly placed on glyberide to stimulate insulin in pursuit of chasing after a symptom (high glucose), not the root cause of: high blood glucose and A1C; in the final analysis ensuring me a slow death. However, it's all becoming clear to me now, thanks to you and others, such as Dr. Fung. I will have to be in charge of my own doctoring through my own research and filtering. The diet change ( vegan) and Intermediate fasting has helped. I've lost 18 pounds and I was not overly over weight, but I was obese--an elusive definition when one thinks they're at a good body weight. I'm waiting for the visceral fat to disappear while monitoring my A1C and blood glucose, as well as triglycerides (my three markers, if you will). I think meat and dairy is pretty much eliminated from my life; however, given that our bodies require Omega 3 fatty acids which as you pointed out via the plant-based-food conversion rate. It appears the only natural way one can achieve proper levels of Omega 3 is through fish; I've concluded that God made us such that fish is a natural food for us to eat and I'm open to fish. My only problem with eating fish, and why I stopped eating it years before meat, is because it's so damned poisoned. Right now I've only started taking supplements. I've seen on youtube there are land-based fish farms that I will consider buying fish from directly--a business I'd like to get into myself. I eat two whole-food-plant-based meals a day and fast 16 hours a day, every day and I just may do that for the rest of my life, not just hen labs come back normal again, as it's my belief that once the visceral fat and fatty liver is gone that if I were to add back a third meal and slack off in any way it'll all come back-- that's my cost of a life-time of dietary abuse and a failed medical community; it's a diet that's not what everyone needs to follow. Certainly there are many balances in-between depending on one's health profile. I'm 63 with my profile so that's mine. Once again thank you for all the effort you put into helping others understand how the body and diet function--we are listening! And we're just at the beginning stages of understanding that conventional medicine has been wrong--but don't try to argue with them, as our bodies are so battered we still need them. I'm angry not because they themselves were taught wrong but because I believe they had at their disposal just as you and Dr, Fong have had the duty to question your professions and to alert and to educate us who like yourselves have been led astray for decades: many have died and many more will die because of this. I've nearly died twice and I don't know what unseen damage still lurks inside me. I consider myself fortunate, as I recently had a CT scan of my vein grafts and they have only mild narrowing, after 13 years, where 10 years is the average for vein grafts to survive. Honestly, I had an epiphany one day that led me to my cardiologist to get a CT scan and to become concerned about my longevity. My response has been diet and stress management. By the way, here on the side in the videos is Dr. Fong: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrYm2ClgrNgfM0 I don't think he has his own channel, but he is well publicized on youtube in interviews and at speaking engagements. I value both yours and his education here on youtube and you both get my full attention. After I finish his book, I'll be moving on to another book in understanding the role of EPA and DHA Omega 3 and Omega 6 balancing. Thank you!

[@daisy3690]

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[@drekberg]

Thank you daisy3690.

[@melyssa8585]

He’s wrong it does work. Especially with fasting. And a lb of fat is not 3500 calories.

[@drekberg]

I said it works in the video, but not for long term.

[@merlinwizard1000]

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[@theeofamily3]

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[@orgilgankhuyag5222]

I guess you have to slowly reduce calories after ur body is on ketosis. If not, 3000 cal keto a day wont lose weight i assume

[@drekberg]

Correct. The nice thing is that you get less hungry when you start using fat and your insulin goes down. As long as you eat real food your body learns to regulate your appetite and your food intake.

[@mfenderson2714]

Thank you for this comment! I keep seeing how calories don't matter on keto but this idea of naturally reducing because you're not hungry has been the disconnect for me. I am trying to lose weight but thought I needed to cut calories at the beginning. I guess also being a women I should cut it after getting into ketosis and I am feeling full.

[@masterofgames4776]

Can you do omad on high carbs

[@littlevoice_11]

Yes but your blood sugar will not be as balanced

[@masterofgames4776]

@@littlevoice_11 Last year i was eatin junk food everyday bcz i was at the univercity i went from 68kg to 62kg, i'm 6'2 tall

[@drekberg]

@master of games. Little Voice is right. It would be more difficult because you would have more blood sugar swings, and even if something works for awhile doesn't mean it is optimal in the long run. Eating that volume of food in one sitting is very demanding on your digestion. The older you get the harder it is to digest large amounts of food.