Cravings vs. Hunger | How Cravings Work | Carbs, Fats & the Psychology of Eating

[@Lamentor219]

I decided to do a 48+ hour fast before thanksgiving, ended up making it to 62 hours this time. And, this was the first prolonged fast I've done in about 2 months. Makes you realize how psychological food really is. I was having terrible cravings for the first day and a half, and that completely went away. Hunger hormones reset, my dopamine is spared. But really, after coming out of the fast, and then eating good later, I ended up feeling VERY good. Like, the best I've felt in a while. We all definitely need to realize how addicting food is.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Lamentor Rei it’s so amazing how that works. I’ve experienced the same thing

[@ShayanGivehchian]

Just hit my goal weight (70kg @175cm) today after losing 16kg on keto+IF using your tips and videos. Going to go off keto for a while and just stick with some healthy carb and fasting combo for maintaining and a little recompositioning. Thanks a lot Thomas

[@qthirteen13]

Shayan Givehchian congrats dude! ... I’m right behind you...5 kg to go lol

[@ShayanGivehchian]

@@qthirteen13 awesome keep at it bro

[@qthirteen13]

Shayan Givehchian will do! And I’m even gaining strength at the gym while doing it...bonus!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Congrats man! Keep killing it!

[@london4983]

you will gain your weight again as soon as you add carbs...my condolences))

[@c.v7750]

Since I have been on low carb and IF, I stay in homeostasis. Yesterday on thanksgiving, I ate foods that where high in carbs or sugar or both. My thought patterns changed very quickly. I felt more depressed, anxious and overall not very good. This was a good reminder of how food effects my brain chemistry. Yikes.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Cynthia Veit so wild! Ditto here

[@ShipCreek]

DITTO here as well.

[@KatarinaS.]

Isn't it crazy that we know, in the long run, we'll feel like crap if we eat processed, overly sweetened foods, yet we're willing to trade feeling & looking our best for the short term gratification that pleasure foods provide. I know it's insanity but I just can't control myself a lot of the time. Processed & sugary foods truly are addictive poisons.

[@robinluich5576]

I didnt cheat at all on Thanksgiving

[@uc79newtype]

Deadass I felt like complete shit too. I did a 16 hr fast after and before eating I had some hard cardio and leg day. Slapped my bulletproof coffee with a super fatty meal afterwards And I'm back to where I was prior lmao. Hell of a ride that was.

[@ismaelyoblonski3510]

Another amazingly informative video. I truely believe I was improperly diagnosed with depression when I was younger due to food related addiction and hormonal imbalance directly caused by the food problem. This has always been a theory of mine not really backed up by anything until today! Thanks Thomas!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Fatt Saxx food addiction sucks. I’ve been there

[@Gemini61062]

Thomas , I’m on a journey . My new path on healing my fat carb filled body. Been so confused by all different utubers. ....YOU ARE RIGHT ON. I’m not listening to ANYONE but you. Not eating fatty meats was the learning key that I needed to hear. I was thinking this , but just questioned my thoughts of being unsure if I was correct or incorrect. Thanks for all your dedication and hard work to inform us.😄😀😀

[@milkdrinker7]

Thank you Thomas for the great info and channel! Several people in my family noticed my fat lost yesterday at Thanksgiving and the affirmation felt good and you played a big role in that.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Congrats!!

[@steveoSW80]

Thomas, thanks for all the informational videos. I’m at my wits end with weight. I’m 6’3 240 and suffering from hypothyroidism. There is entirely too much information out there to figure out where I need to start. On top of all of this at 15(1995) I had a Total abdominal colectomy. I can’t find a happy medium between the two. I’m ready to toss in the towel and give up. Thanks again for inspiring videos, surely you have one for hypothyroidism in the works?! Stay gold my friend!

[@josiahkratz7420]

Thanks Thomas for the tips before Thanksgiving, it helped alot!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Josiah Kratz oh you bet! Glad it helped

[@elphi9445]

Thomas DeLauer it actually worked for me as well as!!!

[@loveandfaith6517]

this is very helpful! You have helped me so much in keeping my body healthy...so appreciated.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

emma lane I’m glad it’s helping so much!

[@danieldelic5824]

I would like to hear your opinion on the carnivore diet.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Daniel Delic yep, been considering doing a video on it

[@rayray4168]

Daniel Delic yes, please

[@dabliatpizdets]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial i second this recommendation, seen some crazy results, more related to allergic reactions. will likely be a long video

[@xg2513]

Daniel Delic Id like that as a video too!! I’m allergic/intolerant to a lot of fresh veggies and plants in general, knowing that there’s other diets that work would be cool

[@ChristwithColt]

Thank you , this helps me a lot. At night i get cravings that were hard to control so it was a weird situation of diet by day and binge at night

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Colt Blake yeah. I get that way too

[@KatarinaS.]

I have this issue as well. I usually have no problem delaying my food intake (I'm not a breakfast eater) until 2 or 3 pm & eating well during the day, but evening rolls around & I lose my mind. What's up with that & how do I get it under control?

[@ViKiinGViiRuS]

Video suggestion: Why you have more energy later in the day Some people like me tend to sleep alright and get a moderate amount of sleep, and still wake up feeling very tired, but slowly get more energy throughout the day.

[@andrevrochas]

Sorry Thomas! I have failed you! My wife and I are in a diet for 3 weeks now. Today someone in the building made something that spread a delicious food smell all over our apartment. We were even thinking about eating some french fries. But I will make a chicken with bacon to calm down our cravings! It's been hard, but your videos are helping a lot

[@karmendepriest]

Thank you for helping me learn more about my body and it’s functions! I truly appreciate you making this information easily understandable and available.

[@PepperJack2022]

Great video! You always give us great knowledge! I constantly wonder about whether I’m really hungry or just craving. Please add more to this topic in other videos. I’m sure science is going to keep discovering more information on this topic. Thank you!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Tahani Warraiat the topic of cravings is so deep! I would love to do more

[@cholakicha]

Tom, you are killing it, dude. I`ll drop my question here because it doesn`t fit any other video anyway. Are avocado cores good to consume (blended or shredded, of course)

[@jaimenavarro222]

You have great oratory skills as well! Could you make a video giving some of your tips? It would be of great help!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

That's a great idea! Thank you!

[@floridaman6138]

Been doing great on keto since early August, down 60 lbs... I eat meals at least 16 hrs apart, sometimes fast as long as three days. But I binged yesterday... on, of all things, broccoli, cauliflower and collard greens. All of which I used to hate. Still kept it in my eating window though, haha. No problems resisting sweets and high-carb stuff, but I probably ate enough to go too high on carbs.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

David Benkendorf better to binge on that stuff and fill up :)

[@brandomaximus5940]

Always informative and beneficial in a educational way,your videos really make me wanting more Thomas 💪🔥keep it up :D

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Phua Ann Lih thank you so much

[@corrinathesen6208]

Your videos are so informative....Thank you! 😀🇨🇦

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Corrina Thesen I’m glad you’re digging them!

[@tellemthetruthjames8622]

Hello i would like to thank you for posting great videos and i also would like to know what kind of foods can i eat during my eating period

[@starlingcastillo]

I think i eat think out of my diet yesterday but im Ready to do My 48 hr fasting for the first time starting today i really need to get it done i do fasting for 24hr almost averyday. i have lose 13 pound in 3 weeks. Thanks. Thomas, Dr berg and, fledge fitness. for the advices.

[@mikaelmilnikov]

Hello, Thomas! Could you do a video on Lipomas? I noticed them forming over my body in a short period of time this year.

[@CaptainCharismo]

This is the science of addiction. You need to follow this up with a NOOTROPICS tutorial.

[@everthsotelo2403]

Thomas, can you do a video on Yerba Mate, is it Keto approved? Does it have great benefits? Please cover this drink, it would help a lot thanks!

[@tracinichols9794]

Hi Thomas a couple of questions. 1. Do we need to eat more fat or is it that we have more body fat regarding the leptin? 2. If I exercise more will I like it more (create a dopamine response)?

[@andrewman7575]

Very informative video, Thomas👍🏼Could u make a video on how to reverse functional dyspepsia? Thanks in advance.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Man Wai Shing thanks for the kind words and I’ll put it in the hopper!

[@oza5470]

Can you make a video on which is better krill oil or fish oil. Thanks!

[@mrbananapsychooo]

Great video as always! This information makes perfect logical sense and is easy to understand. Thanks :)

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

MrBananaPsycho glad you enjoyed the info! Thanks for watching!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

MrBananaPsycho glad it’s so helpful!

[@waedjradi]

Great explanation.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Oshaanri glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@JesusMartinez-mr4uy]

What vitamins, foods, habbits, exercises can we do to reduce cravings?

[@JohnThunder]

If I eat fat and protein I can fast easy 48 hours, but if I eat carbs and protein I struggle through fasting and have cravings.

[@qthirteen13]

John Thunder totally agree... I just stick with fatty meat :-)

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Yeah that’s the issue with big rises and falls of blood sugar

[@faithfulgal3003]

Good morning my Great Mentor Much Love ♥️♥️

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Faithful Gal thank you! Good morning

[@Stoogie]

Tyrosine supplementation causes thyroxine t3 to increase which imbalances thyroid hormone and can cause hypothroidism like it did for me which took 3-6 months to balance back out naturally, it helps tremendously for dopamine and norepinephrine for me however causes hypothroidism.

[@phenomyorika6636]

thanks alot THOMAS please can u make a vedio in PSMF diet..or if u can give me ur perispective and opinion on it.. all love and respect😊

[@anureinn]

Great info there 💖💖💖

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

anurein 0506 glad you enjoyed the info! Thanks for watching!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

anurein 0506 thank you :)

[@anureinn]

You most welcome Thomas DeLauer 🤗

[@sherrymiller3527]

Talk about having your signals crossed...oye! I knew their was a scientific explanation for this. On point Thomas. 😉

[@imVjendra]

Does body fat percentage affect the ability to put on muscle? (More Fat % = Slow Muscle Gain ???)

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Vijayendra Shah good question. I’ll dive into it

[@qthirteen13]

Vijayendra Shah generally speaking the body resists fat loss at single body fat percentage digits...it would be nice to learn how the opposite works....but it definitely is noted that power lifters are big and fat looking cause their muscles have more fat marbling...so they don’t have endurance but they have impressive muscle size and powerful explosive muscles

[@KeeperOfKale222]

My guess is it would be easier for a heavy person to put on muscle. Especially with Keto, since your body isn’t going to dip into metabolizing muscle any time soon. Hormones and other things will probably also affect you. But those are just guesses.

[@imVjendra]

​@@qthirteen13 Yupp... I am just confused and I think Thomas can give a useful answer.

[@imVjendra]

@@KeeperOfKale222 Yes may be...but my question is in the context of a normal person. I am just not sure about that.

[@TaillessSwagger]

Extremely informative video 10/10 Thanks Thomas 💪👌

[@punintended4754]

Well when I crave for something I generally eat it because if not then my behaviour changes. Not too much just a little to regulate my psychological need.

[@loueloua]

I lost my mother in September and kind of ventured from my Keto lifestyle for a while. I am having such a hard time with going back to a strict Keto lifestyle. I am constantly craving sugar and indulge when I am around it, as if I have no control. Hopefully this info will help, and any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Laura T hang strong. You’ve got this

[@fitness-by-bonita]

Laura T, I also lost my mother and turned to sugar, comfort food, I just didnt care bout anything, let myself go. But- as you know, you are just hurting yourself that way. It makes you even more depressed. Your mother wants you too be your best version, to do only that which moves you closer to your highest-self. You have the power, you can decide and change anything. Claim that! Accept things, forgive, let go, but first- please love yourself through everything you do. 💓

[@ShortsAITV252]

What are your thoughts on antinutrients found in plant foods and the plant “defences”

[@tushar1700]

Hey Thomas big fan of yours helped me so much throughout my fat loss journey came down from 243lbs to 160 and looking somewhat lean still need to loose end layer of belly fat . Been on Keto and OMAD at the same time plus doing strength training. When I start bulking shall I go for a standard bulk with high carb and then use Keto again for cutting because my body have adapted Keto well ? Can you make a video on that please.

[@PepperJack2022]

If you have a chance to answer this question I would greatly appreciate it. Thanksgiving Day I fasted from 6pm the previous day to 4pm on Thanksgiving. I broke my fast with 20 oz. chicken bone broth. Then around 5:30 pm I had my dinner which was about 8oz of dark meat turkey, a chopped green salad with olive oil, salt and ACV and a 1/2 c. serving Keto green bean casserole. Also had 1/4 apple with 1TB. peanut butter. Could only sleep about 2 broken hours that night. Why do you think? I’m trying to improve in my Keto journey. Love your videos. Thank you so much!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Tahani Warraiat hmm could just be some unrelated hormone disruption sometimes the changes in weather can do it

[@sasa1982uk]

How do you handle growth hormone cravings?

[@LalitKumar-ux2xo]

Please make a video on airfryers advantages and some recipe ideas

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Lalit Kumar hmm I like this idea

[@LalitKumar-ux2xo]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial Thanks Thomas! Also its recommended that we don't heat vegetables at high temperatures, but in one of your videos you roasted cauliflower at 200 degrees celsius. Please explain.

[@romeshkirpalani848]

Nice video for....doctors..

[@Biohackthefat]

Great video Thomas! Thanks for that!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Trevor Folgering - The Keto Solution you bet! Hope it helps

[@trakba]

Pls make a video on specific steps to overcoming food intolerances to FODMAPs to get a subscriber.

[@randyle4520]

Plz do more collabs with fledge fitness !!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Randy Le glad you like that collab!

[@jennamills1]

Awesome vid! Where do you get your animated clips/B-roll? Are they copyright free or do you license?

[@Kvon13]

Great explanations in this video! Thanks to you and the info you provide, I was able to plan ahead for Thanksgiving with family and not have to worry about putting on extra pounds. It was VERY easy to get right back into the swing of things the day after Thanksgiving and not feel like I've done ANY damage to my weight loss progress. Question: If CCK is the brain trigger to tell you to stop eating, why isn't it available in a shot or pill form to help control obesity in people (like me) who struggled with their weight because they never felt full? Luckily I found Keto and intermittent fasting and they work perfectly at keeping me satiated now, but a CCK supplement would've been a miracle for me and so many others who struggle with their weight.

[@MangoTheRetriever]

Good stuff!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Edvardas Baravykas appreciate the positivity

[@spencerj4715]

So the happier you are, the less likely you are to develop an addiction. So much of life is influenced by momentum

[@petesahad3028]

If i was eating and someone would inject something into me, i would also stop eating immediately😂

[@clevitationcr1982]

Please explain how much of carbs(including sugar), fat combination in a meal will lead to spike of insulin and generally recommendations for when carbs, fats are combined in a meal. Also its recommended not to combine carbs with animal proteins as it'll bring body to neutral state instead of alkaline. Please explain this as well.

[@retsbiernis6017]

Hello Thomas, gota a q for you, so watching dr Berg too, and he says that 95% of the fat burning appears in sleep, so then that beeing said, how can the body burn more fat if you workout fasted, if the big fatburn comes at sleep, how doeas that really work form your point of view? sorry for my English, keep up the good work, big fan, thank you.

[@EarthIncompatible]

I just started a fast because I've been on keto for several weeks, but I can't break the cravings. My insomnia is worse than ever, and I think it's because I'm not getting that dopamine spike anymore. My overall mood is more stable, but damn, the insomnia is killing me.

[@timmiryan4721]

Thanks brother! Appreciate you so much!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Timmi Ryan I appreciate you watching!

[@vedant_jagtap24]

Two Questions Thomas DeLauer - Q1. Can we take ayurvedic herbs like BRAHMI (Gotu Kola), TULSI (Holy Basil), SHATAVARI, etc. during our fasting window? Q2. Before bed can we take micellar casein with Omega-3 rich seeds like flax seeds, chia seeds or even with almonds?

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

vedant jagtap yes on the herbs, and I would abstain from the casein

[@mitchellsheldon5328]

please do more neurotropics and athletic enhancing videos!

[@fitness-by-bonita]

Hey Thomas! Love your content. Please do another video on carb reefeds on keto! Are they considered, or they should be ditched for good if choosing keto? Im transisioning, and I feel the benefits when eating high fat (also I believe it helped regulate my menstrual cycle), buut- still crave carbs (oats, potatoes, not junk food). Can you go more into detail - who can benefit from refeeds, and who not - disease wise. And sometimes Im afraid to experiment because womans body is more sensitive. We also want a six pack and low body fat sustainable longterm.

[@amberbuechler8819]

Can you do a video all on sugar? And what it does to us? Or do you already have one?

[@aprilwilliams4627]

I love my morning coffee. I want to have coffee with collagen, MTC oil and stevia would this be considered bullet coffee? Can this be something I can drink everyday without coming out of Keto

[@Anirokani]

During fasting what happens to the healthy microbiome I try to cultivate with probiotics? Am I starving these lovely helper bacteria to death? Is fasting akin to hitting them with antibiotics?

[@kicknadeadcat]

I’ve been on strict keto for three months. I lost 90% of my belly fat and man boobs. Lost 3 inches in my waist. Just got back from a week in Austria and a wellness center there. Which is basically a hotel with 5 course dinner meal, 3 meals a day and saunas and steam rooms. I had the German beers the breads the desserts just about all that was served in till I was full. Although they were five and six course meal’s they were small portioned. Considering that I’ve must’ve eaten 4000 cal a day I thought for sure I would’ve gained weight. No change on my weight. Went back on keto when I came home I’ve lost another 2 pounds. Although my cheating of keto was restricted to one slice of bread 1/2 L of beer and a little bit of dessert a day, it proved to me that my body has converted to fat burning as a source of fuel. Didn’t have high glucose spikes and according to my breathalyzer I was in I small amount of ketosis all the time. And although it was only a week I’ve proved to myself that the calories in calories out theory does not compute. So what I’m saying is once your body converts to fat as a fuel you don’t have to ruin your vacation because you’re still under control.

[@robertroberts4764]

Great video, very informative. So how long does it take to reverse dopamine issues? For example, switching from a high carb diet to high fat, will dopamine receptors become more sensitive with time? I’m sure it depends on the individual, but generally speaking, if you cut out carbs cold turkey will the cravings go away eventually, and is there a hack for speeding up the process??

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Robert Roberts usually 6ish weeks

[@robertroberts4764]

Thomas DeLauer Thankyou for the response, that is an encouraging timetable. I’ve been on a high fat diet while incorporating IF for a little over 6 months and have lost 60 lbs! Your videos really helped me along the way so sincerely thank you for the great content.

[@linnclassified5598]

Hey again, I have another question for you Thomas: When breaking an intermittenstfast (for fat loss), should I consume a couple of rice cakes to spike the insuline levels, OR should I consume some fats in order to "prime" the body into continuing using fats for energy? I have heard both of these arguments in different videos and I'm not sure I understand you correctly..? Please answer, so I know what to do! Thanks for great videos! :-)

[@erichascall7857]

what about cravings when it concerns nutrient deficiency? Is there such a thing?

[@ij-music]

This is pretty off topic, but it would be awesome if you could do a collaboration with jeff cavaliere of athlean x. It would be awesome to have the two rockstars of fitness in the Same video.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Mag K yeah! I agree. Hopefully he’ll be up for it

[@DreErdna]

Crazy! I like ur vids cuz the visuals r cool but the science!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Andre Erdna thanks for watching! Glad you like the videos!!

[@dennypatel2749]

hey Thomas i love to see 1M at your channel 😍

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Almost there!

[@robertstephan4521]

Is it possible to have a cheat meal or cheat day on a Keto diet?

[@jaguarazul]

Awesome video, as always you're clear and straight to the point. Thanks a lot for sharing

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Ximena Parra I appreciate you tuning in! Glad you enjoy the videos!!

[@daltongraham7310]

Seeing a Thomas DeLauer advertisement before a Thomas DeLauer video>>

[@KeeperOfKale222]

Read some studies and make a video about repairing dopamine receptors.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Good idea!

[@GregorySerrano1986]

Been on keto for two months and was loving it... I had a pizza, and the cravings for sweets and carbs are through the roof. Stressing me out trying to fight it. grrr :(

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Gregory Serrano once you get more Keto adapted it won’t be as bad

[@charisenterprise333]

I guess it's just a mind game after all... Loved the video

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Chamanlal Sharma It sure is

[@Lizard_geek]

I hate the fact that I sometimes crave something and I don't know what it is or i'm just bored. I don't personally do it because i tell my self i'm just bored ignore those thoughts but the fact that those thoughts come and go can get annoying.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

LizardGeek I’m so the same way. It sucks

[@linnclassified5598]

Hey Thomas, I’m a 40 y.o. woman from Sweden who just started plowing through your channel. Thanks for great videos! I have three questions for you, hoping you want to help me: 1. I’m planning on doing a 16/8 intermittent fasting, mainly for fat loss, hoping to loose about 20 pounds. I will eat at noon, at 4 in the afternoon and at 8 in the evening. What’s the best way to devide proteins, fats and carbs on these three meals? I’ve heard you saying ricecakes are a good way to break the fast? So, should I take some of them at noon, wait 45 minutes and then have my first real meal (out of three)? Is it a good plan to have proteins+fats with the first meal, then proteins+carbs, then proteins+fats for the last meal before fasting again? If not; what should I do? 2. Does it matter if my days of fasting are in direct connection with eachother, or spread out through the week? For example fasting monday+wednesday+friday, versus monday+tuesday, friday+saturday? 3. I’m assuming I should have a calorie deficit on my days of fasting, for example 1500 kcal/day, instead of 2000, and then eat ”normally” on my non-fasting days?

[@lilylikelily]

Hi Thomas great videos. A question I if from 6pm to 10am. When I breakfast I crave high glicim carbs. I work out in the afternoon. Should I wait to eat carbs after workout or is it ok to have little carbs I'm thinking to have a whey protein with whole organic milk. Thank you

[@valle256]

Goodmorning Thomas

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Jose' good morning!

[@lindseyharper231]

I had addiction problems for tens year with pain pills but my addiction didn't make want more food I ate once a day when I was on pain pills

[@kamilzarzycki3866]

I have a great question for you! Why do we wake up weighing lighter than the previous night. Where in the heck does the water we drank go? Do we use water for energy? My weight fluctuates quite a bit but I also drink water close to how I breath and I wonder where all of this goes. I'm a wanna be athlete 24 at 160, 5'6

[@adilyamarie]

Hi there! I have really enjoyed watching u since I started Keto 5 months ago. As a STEM teacher really appreciate the scientific studies u link so that I can really immerse myself in the info. I have a video request. There is tons of info out there about missing ur menstrual period on Keto. Through many chat forums I’ve found hundred of other women, who like me, have the opposite problem - bleeding so heavily & for such elongated periods of time that we become anemic, r prescribed estrogen, or advised to stop keto. Help us!! We need reasons & better solutions! Thank u for all u do! U r appreciated!

[@coplock6689]

Hello, and thanks for all the great videos. I am a beginner and wanting to start IF. I am very comfortable with doing Atkins low carb dieting and was wondering if it's ok to use with IF??? I'm asking because all of the videos I've seen about IF all talk about counting calories, which is not something that is done in Atkins. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[@exalt6920]

I really want to start doing IF and keto diet, and I know you have the videos on here on then but do you have any tips on how to mentally prepare for it? I'm really struggling health wise, and I want to make this a lifestyle change, but I dont know how to prepare myself. Should this be an immediate hard core change, or should I try and slowly integrate?

[@kan-zee]

😍👍 Thank you Sir Thomas Delauer !! Question...is there such thing as *Craving certain Vitamins and Minerals* ? 7:40 SUGAR Addict here.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Kanzee not sure on that actually. Not a lot of evidence one way or another

[@theketogenicintermittentfa9618]

Happy Late Thanksgiving man!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

The Ketogenic Intermittent Fasting Guy thank you! You too!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you my man

[@saga7073]

I want to start intermittent fasting. I am just wondering. I take thyroid medicine. Levothyroxine I think it's called in English. I take 50 mg a day. 100 mg on Fridays and Monday's. So the amount I take is not that high. Is there something I should think of while fasting that is important that I eat or take? Also I live in Sweden and it's getting cold here. I wouldn't say I know too much about what my body needs. I take biotin daily. What other supplements should I be taking while fasting?

[@mvp.89]

😍

[@edwardwilliams1772]

👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪💪 awesome advice Thomas

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Edward Williams thank you!

[@edwardwilliams1772]

u welcome lov your videos

[@0000eb]

Thomas, I have been following the keto diet with IF for about a month and a half now. But I have a long upcoming Chrismas holiday I will mostly be with family and friends thus it will be impossible to stay in Ketosis (drinking, dinners and all that) should I still try to restrict carbs and stick to a high fat diet or will it not really have an effect if I'm not in Ketosis? and rather pickup where I left of after the holiday

[@sarahfrr]

I’m having trouble getting rid of the last bit of stomach fat. I can’t do Keto even though I want to. What do I do or what do you recommend?

[@andrewrivera4029]

Thomas, what do you think about OM2D/KETO (One Meal every 2 Days=OM2D) for weight loss. Been on OMAD/KETO for 6+ months and am extremely happy so far with my energy, health and weight loss but now I’ve plateaued. I would like to loss the last 20 lb to be more ripped, Thoughts?

[@rogerschwarzinger7491]

I am 21and a really healthy person, but when I go to the movie theater and happen to get popcorn I can't stop eating it lol I eat it the most out of anyone there whether it be my cousin or brother who are less healthy than me, but they are healthy I just find it funny and interesting that my Dopamine craving are so high and I can't stop eating all of it lol or waaaaay more than my family members lol I even still eat and can't stop eating when I start feeling shitty and my tummy starts to rumble and hurt a little bit, my brain still wants more it's insane so I still eat that's the thing that surprises me the most, is that I can't and won't stop eating that Theater Popcorn even when I am starting to feel shitty and stomach is starting to rumble

[@ismaelsoto2833]

Can you crave something that your body actually needs as far a vitamins and minerals? I know you said your body will for the most part want a source of dopamine but is there a time when the body want what it needs? Thanks (great videos)

[@catalinforcos232]

How many calories do you have to eat and how many times a week do you need to work out to maintain a physique like yours?

[@Brownmahfun]

Is Epsom salt good for my magnesium?

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Brownmahfun it goes right through you. Use Malate

[@Brownmahfun]

Thank you again Thomas.

[@KurdishGhost55]

since age 1 to 8 i have no problem in weight and eating but after that some thing happen to me... i star big weight gain and beng eating and i cant stop eating when my stomach is full and i have big depression and all my hormonse in a wak since now iam 20... can u help me . or tell me whey??😣

[@pkrent3461]

Do IF and NoFap 👍

[@cwstars]

Keto adapted fast 18 hrs most days but crave fats now(meat cheese butter mct) will these dimminish?