Ep:250 SELF-SPEAK: BEST CARBADDICTION VIDEO I HAVE EVER MADE - WATCH AND COMMENT - by Robert Cywes

[@tedward720]

Witnessed a family+/group of folks outside of a bakery, about to go in; they asked one of the gentlemen in the group- 'Can we get you something?' - and he responded 'No, I'm feeling good about myself today, but thank you!'

[@robertcywes2966]

love that

[@joelhooper8916]

Holy s$&@! That was an epiphany moment for me - thank you!

[@elsie549]

I’ve been addicted to sugar for as long as I can remember , but I’ve also been addicted to exercise and activity. It really gets me when people say “you’re not overweight. You’re not addicted to sugar.” SMH…sugar has RUINED my body, my mind. I have exercised and managed to stay “not fat,” but I will literally binge until I could vomit. I am an addict, and truly, the only way I can manage this is by not taking a SINGLE bite. Give me an inch, and I will take a mile. I completely 100% stand by what Dr. Cywes is saying here. Completely resonates with me. When I give into my cravings it not only hurts my body but my mental health. I feel physically ill. It exasperates my autoimmune symptoms, but I also feel like a failure. I’m still working through this psychologically.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

You must be doing a lot right if you are the mother to 7!! To me that is something to be proud of. You have the opportunity to train 7 bodies!!

[@judymiller5154]

I say "I'm Irish but can't drink, so sugar is my drug". And, therefore , I have to treat sugar as seriously as if I were a sober alcoholic - others can eat carbs in moderation, I cannot, so abstinence is the key to "sobriety". It is lovely to have no cravings, to be free to eat as much as I want of anything low carb, whenever I want it, and to be able to make sensible adult decisions about my meals.

[@jeremywagley8514]

I attest to this. He also talks about 2 types of people when it comes to addiction in another video. You're either a moderator or an abstainer. I found out that I'm an abstainer. Can't even have one bite or it's all over. Keep it up. It gets better. 😎👉

[@liberallie3089]

Hi there, My struggle is almost identical to yours. We will never give up. This carnivore diet is the most exciting personal change thing I have encountered in 20 years or more. May we see the truth, whatever it is. All of the best,

[@evalocke2513]

Great video, Doc. One of the best I've seen. Thank you!

[@HeidiCreates]

Wow. I’m speechless. I’m on the verge of tears. I’m ready for the next step in ending a cycle. My entire life has been about caring for others. I’ve understood the significance of this; however, you’ve brought more clarification. Thank you!

[@laureng1990]

I had to listen 4x....cheat day is a relapse!!! Exactly that!!!

[@lynnluisi6226]

I absolutely adore this man! I’m blessed to call him my doctor. Such insight and so generous with his advise. Truly cares and wants his patients to be healthy and happy. And BTW follow his advise, two relapses for me and that’s fine. Now I have a completely different mindset and I love myself for falling down and having the determination to get back up. I’m worth it!!

[@elsie549]

Same. He’s my doctor too. Wonderful man.

[@rjreddenbaker4351]

I haven't calorie restricted at all intentionally in 6 months plus on carnivore now and am generally eating between 1500-3000 calories a day. I just learned to not eat if I wasn't hungry and as I became fat adapted and stayed away from the carbs the time between hunger pangs grew longer and longer. Now I have coffee in the morning with heavy cream and one meal a day 5 days out of 7. I can fast for 36 hours without problem now and have lost almost 100lbs. The meals are tremendously good and actually satisfy and satiate rather than just feeding the addiction and leaving me back at the fridge 2 hours later. Carnivore eating has changed my life in amazing ways at 52.

[@Livetoeat171]

Doctor has stated in other videos that it's not so good to have only one meal a day to get in all of the meat that you have to eat during that meal. It's better to have two or three meals a day and get in smaller amounts of meat at a time as it's easier on your system and you're able to eat more meat if you have three meals instead of one.

[@koiulm84]

Wow. I’ve made a commitment to watch this video every single morning. I’m half way through the process and I needed that to finally move forward and avoid any more relapse. Thank you so much for taking the time to record this.

[@jiriwiesner]

Stay strong. It gets easier after you settle into your new habits.

[@taradodson8097]

That's a great idea!!

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

How blessed is your son to have you and your wife as his parents! The lessons and life lessons he will learn as he grows! If we can learn from you, imagine what he learns by just being around you! God Bless!

[@sarahclark78]

You made me cry. My son is a crystal meth addict. He has been for 28 years. I am a carbohydrate addict. For 62 years. Nothing has validated me. I have felt worthless all my life. He feels worthless. We have both looked all our lives for something else to validate our existence.

[@robertcywes2966]

change your conversation

[@sarahclark78]

@@robertcywes2966 after a lifetime it's not easy. But neither is it impossible. If I don't try then I am going to be mired in the same muck which has kept me down all my life.

[@Monkey5320]

I have started working out. Proud of myself. Listening to this I can validate myself that I have brennt the gym and not beat myself up because I haven’t done the housework. It will come. I am on the pathway

[@Truthseeker-555]

It’s so true! For two months I’ve been doing wonderful. No sweets very low carb. I feel good and I’m walking and swimming but checking the scale daily and very little weight loss. I’m determined to keep going but it does get to me so I will not be weighing daily anymore.

[@kimberlyann1960]

Don't forget. You will be building muscle. I did the same thing. I hardly lost anything. But the strength in my muscles was amazing. I'm 61 years old and my leg muscles hadn't felt that strong in years. Muscle weighs more than fat you know. Keep up the Great work.

[@Truthseeker-555]

@@kimberlyann1960 my son just told me that this morning. I was telling him it’s weird because I feel like I’ve lost so much and my belly has went down but the scale don’t show what I’m feeling. My blood sugar is coming down nicely as well. I’m 65 and I’m feeling stronger so maybe 🤔

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

Possibly try weighing yourself each week Monday mornings. I use to weigh myself all the time. Plays plenty of mind games with me. Take baby steps and try to weigh yourself only once a week. I eliminated flour, sugar and caffeine 90 days ago and I feel amazing. I don't care about the scale anymore as I care more about how I feel and what I fuel my body with.

[@Meritumas]

I stopped using the scale. Using trousers was a great idea to track my progress. Every month, not every week!

[@nancykowalczyk2070]

The scale doesn’t tell the story…. how do your clothes fit, how do you feel, how’s your energy, how was your sleep?

[@Backwoodsmom]

Distort the reality of the harm to condone the consumption. . . Yes 🙌. You helped me realize that I had a carb addiction. I am now an abstainer and living my best life having control over my food and not it controlling me ❤️

[@K_F_fox]

This is the best (only?) video I've seen on just how damaging skinny shaming is for the formerly obese, and how to resist it. I went from a 23.6 BMI all the way back up to 31.6 because the person who used to be my oldest friend decided to publicly say I looked skeletal, like I had cancer, etc. Agoraphobia and social anxiety went way up, too. I'm back on the right track, but it was hellish to pick up the train, repair it, replace the rails, and refill the coal chamber.

[@vernahelm107]

I have watched this video many times and find it valuable to my journey. Dr. Cywes understands the process so well and knows how to make sense of the maze of carb addiction. No bullshit, just the truth.

[@elsiecater156]

This is very true self esteem and sweet addiction plus I deserve a treat are so hard to stop, I must eat a whole chocolate can't put it away or will just pick or I think I'd like a sweet yes I over do it. Am starting my food journey and know eating the old thing I'm in trouble next day bad news, so am trying very hard as want to feel better and relieve pains , good luck to me and to all of you.😊🎉

[@PresumptuousInsect]

This is the best, the very best talk I have seen on carb addiction. I will be watching this again and again. And I will change.

[@sharoncassell4311]

Me too...I get it

[@candyalexander2196]

I appreciate how this information just FLOWS out of you to us.. keto is king I've lost 128 lbs in 16 months at 63 yrs with R A only exercise is 4 to 5 miles a week of walking..lazy keto at that.nothing I mean nothing else has ever worked for me..wish I had found keto in my late 30s but it's never to late I'm proof ..love my chaffles..it is my life style not my diet Thanks..Dr C u were born to teach.. greetings from NC

[@evaluigi6175]

Wow Candy! That is inspiring! I am in your afe group...this gives me hope that I too can achieve the same weight loss. Thanks for sharing.

[@monicacollins8289]

@@evaluigi6175 I lost 70 lbs in my mid-60's by living a genuine keto lifestyle, intermittent fasting, watching videos by Dr Cywes, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Eric Westman and Go Keto With Casey. I have a small notebook of eye-opening info and revelations. If I can do this, anyone else can too. I'm not special, but I'm a success.

[@evaluigi6175]

@@monicacollins8289 Thanks Monica, 70lbs is awesome. It gives me hope. I am doing this.

[@Backwoodsmom]

I so appreciate how you keep things real. We need to hear it, it’s not harsh it’s truth 🙏

[@monikamastyk8200]

Yeah. That's tough. I've been low carb for nearly a year now. Lost quite a bit of weight. Was trying to do keto, but the sweets would always ruin it for me. I tried carnivore and the physical sugar cravings were gone. So I was just left with my mind and my emotions. This is what makes me turn to ice cream and other soothing substances. The reality of the addiction, or rather the reality of what's behing the addiction just hits me so hard. It's like learning how to live at the age of 38. It's just so basic and that just makes me feel like crap. I feel like I'm behind with everything in my life and sorting it all out seems like a very long and exhausting way. There are better and worse days but that meaasage hit me hard. I'm still clinging to my excuses. It's hard!

[@jiriwiesner]

If you keep at it it will get easier with time. It's my 4th year on keto. I can tell you I had cravings for a sugar high for the whole first year. What I did is: I ate some more keto food. Gradually, my body started to understand that there won't be another sugar high. Also, ketogenic food is satisfying in its own way. Eventually, the cravings left me. I do not get them even when I see other people eating sweets or deserts.

[@corinner7068]

I love this message ! By the way, I think the song Humble and Kind is by Tim McGraw. It also has a great message. Thank you Dr. Cywes

[@robertcywes2966]

correct

[@offshoretinker]

Excellent presentation from a fellow sufferer.

[@Biodoc100]

Thank you, I really needed to hear this. Many would see me as a successful person, and I would agree. However, I always want more, it is never enough for me to be good enough, I need to be the best. My biggest fear is that being good enough will lead to complacence, apathy, and stagnation. My progress is never significant enough or quick enough no matter how hard I work. I am often confronted with situations where I am not an expert. I need that hit of carbs before "I go on stage." A low/no carb lifestyle has really helped me, and provided me the mental clarity to realize and think through my fears, and realize them for what they are: irrational. Lately, I have been encouraged by those I love not to be so rigid, particularly with my "extreme diet." I valued their opinion, and I did. One bite of ice cream from my son dilated my pupils, and my whole life became about getting that next sweet treat. I am now back on the wagon, with the love and support of my family. Today, I love myself. Thank you Dr. Cywes.

[@thedude_96]

I unexpectedly needed to hear this. Not just for my weightloss but bringing back pride in myself in general.

[@beverlyhommy3052]

Thank you for this. It made me smile and brought tears to my eyes. If only we could raise our children this way….😥

[@michaelfortney7510]

I believe this is one of the best videos you have done. Really great information that’s hard to accept, but it’s all so true. Thanks 🙏

[@donnabronner4837]

Therapy helps resolve those childhood issues. That bridge drink has kept me from eating carbs every day. Took 60 yrs to figure out.

[@belindat573]

I have definite carb addiction although I have not looked at it that way before the last 2 months. I was doing extremely lazy keto and decided about a month ago to try the carnivore WOE. There have been difficult days I have wanted to run to the store and buy a bag of M&M's. Problem is one isn't ever enough to fill that hole. This video really resonated with me. Feels like my story although I'm sure you have heard this before. Atm I am taking it a day at a time. And yes i have cream in my coffee and I drink the sugar/carb free drinks. But I am taking a step at a time and perhaps those two will just be a higher flight of steps. Thank you.

[@belindat573]

I have little weight in the last 4 wks. But patience? I definitely need some

[@kirkwolak6735]

The SINGLE most important thing I did (Kelly Hogan did, as well), was getting rid of artificial sweeteners. They can keep your addictions alive. Kelly struggled for 5 years doing "Zero Carb", but allowing diet soda. 3 rough days of giving it up... And her cravings dried up! It takes me about 5 days... See if you can go 1 week without artificial sweeteners. Just 7 days. If that seems IMPOSSIBLE. Ask if you might be addicted! And if you might be, then you MUST be able to give them all up for 7 days. (I mean, people fast that long, right...)

[@nancykowalczyk2070]

@Texasgirlinacrazyworld l love Andrew. Huberman….listen to every podcast. However, carbs….especially processed food carbs, are addictive to many people.

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

I think you just have to jump off and eat zero. All you're doing is prolonging the inevitable. I've tried to balance it all out eating hard foods with sugar but low carbs or drinking things with Stevia and artificial sweetener with zero carbs and all it did was make things worse. You'll never get rid of the urge to cheat

[@EveStuart-s5n]

Fabulous video. This is the core of what is going wrong. Going to listen to this message several times. Thank you Dr. Cywes.

[@shannonh3170]

Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw. It's wonderful.

[@KevinOElvis]

ABSOLUTE Great Video Dr Rob!! Thanks for all you do Sir

[@ameliac7814]

I've never heard anyone describe me so well, wow. Thanks for the great advice as usual, Dr. Cywes!

[@KirstiCheetahh]

I was born with good self esteem. I have always loved myself and been proud of myself. So I don't need approuval from others. I like it ofcourse, but I don't need it. But I feel that self love and pride is somehow 'not done' or not accepted by other people.

[@jurgenrossaert8437]

Speechless.. Super video.

[@teralee4987]

I just had my virtual consultation with Dr. Cywes, and it was WELL worth the wait (I booked it months ago, so be prepared to wait a bit). I feel understood and seen for the first time ever by a medical professional, and so grateful for all the shareable content he puts out, like this amazing video.

[@catw5294]

I needed this so much. Your description of the drug easing the emotional tension put into tangible words what I do and never had the words to describe. This video allows me to have a base to start to work off of. Im very verbal and needed a verbal description for myself so I know where and how to start breaking my addiction. I have almost completely removed carbs but then found myself shopping instead of putting sweets in my mouth. Thank you

[@nickolasredfud6264]

Yep, I find I start shopping more when writing another addiction too 😅 🤦🏾

[@Galatzo]

Dr. Cywes healing thousands of people with his wisdom

[@elizabethbyrnes6842]

Thank you I am 80 and have needed to hear you message from when I was a young child. I know where my carb addiction and low self esteem come from but don't know ow how to fix it.I think hearing your talk is the first step. It n

[@melissaandrews1603]

Thank you! I know I’ve eaten low carb all week, but I didn’t lose a lb. So, maybe next week. 🎉🎊🥳

[@nannygirlkc]

After listening to lots of videos about how cholesterol works, I was disappointed by my low HDL and I decided I had to quit smoking. I had no choice if I wanted my health. The carnivore way of life has helped me prevent cravings, including those for smoking!

[@framerate3003]

what an incredible video, exactly what I've been needing to help me help myself, I was too scared that I would become a terrible person, but I am now very welcome to the change of my mindset and choose to not become a terrible person

[@carbaddictioncoach]

Love this episode! Real talk is what we need 👊💥

[@RickyCoyote]

We're two peas in a pod, Dr. I like the way you think. Here's some external validation coming your way; Nice job.

[@robertcywes2966]

tx Rick

[@Lilbuddi1958]

I am in a different world than the obesity related problem. After surgeries I am too thin to lose weight. I have no choice yet to eat a proper regimen of animal products and sometimes a lectin/oxalate food, lest oxalate dumping. For beverage water and lemon/lime slices gets me through with electrolytes. My goal is to gain weight. My doctor said to write the labs down that might be necessary. If I can figure out how to recognize which labs are needed, I'm quite sure I'll be able to get my life back without autoimmune issues. God bless you, and God bless America! Thanks Dr. Cywes! Dynomyte!

[@robertcywes2966]

if you are too thin after bariatric surgery ur also profoundly malnourished. strongly suggest reversing ur DS OR RYGB. we do a lot of reversals for exactly this reason

[@Lilbuddi1958]

@@robertcywes2966 I have half a stomach, no spleen or gallbladder. Staph 2 infection followed and septic afterwards. Results from h-pyrori related stomach ulcer. Autoimmune, diabetes, celiac, asthma. No weight loss surgery. Only emergency surgeries.

[@Lilbuddi1958]

I just got a positive test result from a SIBO breath test. I'm still septic. I'm not sure if I can take the antibiotics, or shall I? God bless you Robert.

[@cindihunter9119]

Truth! From a Scientist who CARES! ♥️

[@williamdennis1537]

Top of the morning, Doc- excellent causerie

[@daisy3690]

I googled HUMBLE AND KIND & was not disappointed. TY for recommending it to me.🖖

[@joannapapaea1742]

In my country we don't have Doctor's like you.Your video is really helpful for me.Iam just beginning to try what you have taught. Thank you again

[@jiriwiesner]

What a deeply healing video. I completely agree with the points made. I have arrived to similar conclusions during my weight loss journey. I have been having problems with weight gain from 4 years of age till 37. I am 4 years on a ketogenic diet and 3.5 years at my desired weight. Life has never been easier. Everyone should watch this video regardless of whether they struggle with obesity or not.

[@Bobbi-upnorth]

Thanks, I needed that.

[@vickiepeltack538]

I’m going to give that a second listen! Thank you.

[@Skyrimshowtime]

Thank you for your words of wisdom . They are worth more than you would ever think . God bless you and are your family .

[@gailtaylor6488]

Thankyou you are so right, Carnovor has made me so happy and that has been great for my family 👏💓

[@Helen-nv8el]

Thank you Rob for that wonderful and timely talk. I Googled Humble and Kind. A song I'd not come across but boy...If only that could become an anthem for our World to live by. I must have listened to it 6 times yesterday as these are values I'm trying so hard to live by but struggle in these judgemental times to step outside the box... then get upset and use food as a salve and escape when I "fail" Food for thought .... in a good no carb way 🙏

[@robertcywes2966]

beautiful anthem

[@steph6197]

Great vlog. 👍

[@delina9558]

WOW! Pure genius!! You Sir, have helped me take the leap. Hugz to you from Canada

[@lydiatroskie8196]

What a message! Thanks Doc. I never thought this way about myself and my carb addiction

[@lenoresmathers339]

THANK YOU and Bless you!!... it absolutely resonates!! You always make me think. Thank you!

[@studley]

WOW! Absolutely beautiful and one of your BEST! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Might as well called me by name. GOD bless you.

[@stuartpierce121]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on subject on KZbin. Thanks so much! Jennifer 🤩

[@heavychevy4616]

thank u sir

[@SilveradoShootingAcademy]

Sugar is addictive. Period. That cheese danish tastes just as good no matter what your psychological profile might be. I like Ben Bikman's terminology: hyper-palatable foods. Paleo man had no access to pure sucrose. Good thing.

[@lyndarobbins66]

Excellent advice-recommedation.

[@trixieknits]

Fantastic talk!!!!! Wow!!!

[@madelinejones9745]

thank you, Dr. Cywes

[@bettyjohnson2964]

Amazing video!! This definitely resonates with me!! Thanks for your encouragement!!

[@vcdc5400]

Lovely talk. Spot on.

[@ricklicks42]

WOW That was beautiful!

[@KatieAdkinsArt]

Tim McGraw :) Excellent information!! Shared!

[@angelinevanaman2629]

Thank you!

[@marilynanderson1141]

You are so appreciated thank you so much -this really centered me today!

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

"Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw, beautiful song!

[@チェリーブラッサム-z9q]

Excellent Dr Cywes! When you recognize that your thoughts or happenings have you despairing-look outside of yourself. Change your focus to people around you. Also anger: people in our lives need/deserve our better selves. Anger is about me, my selfishness.

[@robertcywes2966]

Anger makes you the problem.....love that quote

[@pixeltrish]

So good. 👏

[@rodsantos9325]

A very important message there doc. Good on you mate.

[@bbarrs400]

Thank you Dr. Cywes, your passion and dedication has helped me when others methods have failed.

[@theresapinkerton7995]

Love this. Thank you

[@roxyfarley2864]

Resonating, thank you!

[@joshsilverman3283]

Outstanding breakdown thank you.

[@sandrahightower3674]

Yes, yes, yes. I needed to hear this today!

[@wildbill463]

That is probably the best advice I have heard on this planet in my 75 years plus! Thank you and I hope I can get out of this addiction one of these days yes it is all about me, I have told my heart doctor this for years but all he has done is kept me alive it continue my addiction. Thanks for your insight!!!

[@joannapapaea1742]

Thank you Doctor. Iam Pre Diabetic n HBP patient on medication.

[@KRose-jz7fj]

Thanks for the video doc

[@sofiamarie9136]

This was excellent and so many things were exactly what I have been trying to tease apart lately. Thank you, one of your best vids for sure! I actually wrote everything down word for word ( took me awhile, but so worth it!) to have where I can see it because it was so well explained. (Hey! I did something for myself and for self-care today with patience and effort as part of moving forward! So cool to already start looking at things from that perspective !) Thanks Dr Cywes! 🙏🏾

[@robertcywes2966]

every day is an opportunity

[@mom2bbjandag]

I needed this! Thank you!

[@N7TWL]

Finally, some wisdom and insight on the other half of the equation! I am mostly in the diet bubble, and I know that is not going to be sustainable without making the emotional transistion to a heathful life style. I don't know beans about the "how" of making the transistion, and now, thanks to this video, I have a hint of the direction to go. I certainly hope that you are planning more videos about this topic, because making transistion and changing is the harder part of the equation.

[@Iowaclass65]

I am lucky to be a patient. Permission. Exactly! I am not perfect, but having just watched this I realize that I have been giving myself permission for the tiniest cheats. I hit an intermediate goal (140 pounds lost) and started giving myself "permission" to have that breaded cutlet, or a couple of my girlfriends onion rings. Sure enough, I'm in a weight stall and my edema is back! I now realize that if I continue this, I will 'permission' every one of those pounds back on. Or not! It stops now! I also just realized that I am making progress too, I am in a tremendously stressful point in my life, and I am staying away from food for emotional management, I tell myself not to make a bad situation worse. I have also begun to visit an all natural nutritionist, who is helping me focus on my overall health, not just my diet. So, Dr Cywes, some of your lessons are filtering through, and I really wasn't aware it it at the time, I am taking positive, self loving steps to protect my progress and health! This is a lifetime process for me, I am learning and there are positive, fundamental changes happening!

[@nrobin8273]

Powerful

[@mattm1686]

Wow great talk !

[@nowayout8773]

Always good to eat to survive not surviving to eat 🙃. I love eating bacon and eggs for breakfast and stay in fat burning mode and not thinking about food. It's really important to not eat when not hungry and it's important to eat foods that sustain you for long periods of time. Lions eat when hungry and save energy when not. I ran a marathon without carb loading and drinking only water. No problems and I had a fast recovery time. I am not addicted to running. I ran the marathon at 52 just to see if I could do it with short notice and not huge training schedules. I have to work a job 😫

[@starnejme6902]

Exceptional. More please.

[@sharoncassell4311]

This is the best I've seen....sharing it with others. Thanks Doc.Cywess

[@gulashamkhalli4345]

Great!👌🌼

[@mojoredbeakgr8mojo]

You nailed it. Thank you.

[@collef1136]

🎵Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw Love this spiritual approach.

[@mrites4126]

Brilliant!

[@MimisHugsAndStitches]

I totally needed to hear this at this moment. Thank you Dr. Cywes!

[@emgenx]

Love this ! Thank you so much for making this video

[@taradodson8097]

Wow!

[@jenrutherford6690]

Thank you , this was exceptionally helpful .