Ep:40 HI, HOW ARE YOU...

Strategic change: How I help my patients to help themselves overcome carbaddiction sustainably.
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[@robbin4720]

This is a one in a million guy helping the rest of us. It's all transferable, whether you are addicted to carbs, alcohol, drugs, gambling or even winning an argument.

[@helenlauer9545]

really. but when it comes to carb addiction, which morphs quite readily into abusing high intensity fat foods on keto and IF (for me) -- the insidious nature of the problem is almost invincible. He really hits home. I guess it's OCB in all forms he's addressing, as you say.

[@robbin4720]

@@helenlauer9545 Hi Helen. Check out De. Mindy Pelz Herr on YT. The hormonal heirarchy and a video on women and fasting. Good luck.

[@haveabanana2930]

@@robbin4720 i love Dr. Mindy. I had no idea that i was supposed to fast differently bcuz of hormones and things until i watched some of her vids on it. She's such an intelligent and amazing person to help so many, like Dr. Cywes here.

[@teresabennett2136]

This is so true! I took up kayaking last year (now that I physically can). KETO/Carnivore gave me back my life! I'm about to turn 63 and living.

[@juan022074]

El

[@judymiller5154]

I'm 76, been very low carb to keto to carnivore to ketovore for years. I easily jog 4 hilly miles a few times a week just to start my day. I care for, train, and ride a horse. I help hubby with heavy work on our acreage - felling and processing trees into firewood, hours using a weedtrimmer, etc. - remodeling our house - putting in and maintaining landscaping. I have my own power tools 💪 Other ladies envy my strength and endurance, but oddly enough none want to give up those carbs...go figure! God bless ❤️🙏❤️

[@TheSpicehandler]

Dr. Cywes is a very wise person. A lot more docs could take a few lessons from him.

[@veerenchithriki2803]

Life changing for me

[@pattyorourke8068]

Some of us are!

[@jsalterxpress.2480]

I’m praying for all who are dealing with addiction. Watching this is a great way to start going down a beautiful road to recovery.

[@joycedunn5722]

Your lightbulb talk kicked my ass into addressing my carb addiction. Thank you. I needed that.

[@carnivoregrandma1005]

I’m going to nickname you, Dr. light bulb! You definitely cause the light to come on in my brain! So glad I found you in KZbin world☺️

[@mrmoore1972]

Thanks for that! As a carboholic as you called it in another video, I am one who has constantly justified in vain my carb addictions and my "falling off the wagon" periods. And I have indeed beaten myself up for each and every one of them. My family doesn't get it because they are deep into the carbs and see no problem and wonder why I'm so hard on myself for the "occasional treats". It makes the journey tougher. Not impossible, just a steeper incline.

[@howardhill3395]

OAC - Ownership, analysis and correction of mistakes. Not beating myself up. And making time to do what I love and what is of great benefit to my health.. Thank you Doc for your excellent explanations and guidance.

[@carlasamuels479]

👍

[@sandraray4028]

Thanks for sharing these strategies and thinking paradigms. This gives me more tools as I move forward.

[@carlasamuels479]

🥰👌

[@14ulmarra]

Thank you so much Dr Cywes. You are so kind to share your wisdom with us. Your words are relevant for helping everyone deal with life, whether they're struggling with an addiction at the moment or not.

[@sandyzappa840]

Thank u for believing in us..I'm struggling and appreciate what you are doing!

[@DrJPHD]

You truly treat (by connecting with) the whole person. This is so refreshing

[@cathynazaruk4598]

From the bottom of my heart, Thank you, Dr. Cywes! When I saw this subject of yours, I immediately wanted to watch it. It has helped me so very much. I am newer to low carb lifestyle. (I actually tried Atkins in 2019 for a couple weeks and lost several pounds then gradually stopped Atkins. -🙄) Now, I do well for a few days then I self-sabotage myself by knowingly giving myself permission to have something I should not. I have been continuing on this cycle. So, I needed to get back to basics and listen to every word you had to say. Absorbing it all like a sponge. Lol. Again, thank you! Here’s to a new day, a new opportunity to live the best lifestyle! I also love the idea of sitting down to eat with a knife and a fork that you told us in other videos. That is a powerful method. Usually anything else is either some kind of ‘meal’ I should not eat, or a snack which i know is an emotional event. God bless you and your family!❤ 🍽

[@Falloulla]

Amazing video, this popped up as a suggestion from no where, I do have carb addiction, and this video gave me ideas how to handle it.

[@leedwards4486]

When you come from an environment of substance abuse, you sometimes vow to avoid specific substances without realizing that you still learned addicts emotion management strategies and behaviors (the tools they used in their recoveries). I can see that those that loved me really wanted a better life for me by the programs they got me involved in and the environments they put me in, all geared to positively impact the outcome of my life. But I still learned to use food as a coping mechanism. I subconsciously learned that behavior. Dr. Cywes, thank you for bringing this to light. I appreciate your well-rounded approach to managing our relationships with food.

[@johnbailey520]

Thank you for your generous sharing of your experience.

[@amn8827]

I can’t get enough of your instructional videos, thanks for sharing your time and knowledge to help others!!!!!!!

[@AuntieEm294]

Nearly 30 years sober, and this resonates.

[@raymondburke1]

Yep. 100% on the money with this - over-productivity = self-neglect...

[@adelinesantoso3660]

Thank you for the podcast.. I keep wacthing over and over to keep me out of my carb addiction

[@evagosselin5434]

Love your videos, I get so much from them, thankyou for all this information!😊

[@bgregg55]

I really needed to hear this right now. Thx

[@gabrielapopa1832]

I like the point of view ... correct and clear.

[@Thefitty]

*How humanistic! Wow, be my doctor. :)*

[@mariageppi1111]

I just listens to the most wonderful affective pod cast and I cannot tell you how much you have helped me in about only 2 and a 1/2 3 weeks of that S lifestyle the mental part of it is what I had been missing all these years of yo yo dieting

[@SamuelCloete]

Your wisdom is remarkable and thank you for a wonderful video! #beatYesterday

[@delvingmind]

I loved and resonated with everything you said! I kept getting this uncomfortable feeling though when you used the word “mistake”. It took me until the end of the video to realize the discomfort came from associating the word mistake with making a “wrong” choice or not being “smart” enough to understand and make good choices...etc...yet, to me...there are no such things as mistakes...just discoveries! I don’t make mistakes. I discover what is right or wrong or good or bad FOR ME. I move forward for there. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos!! This was my first. ❤️

[@carbaddictioncoach]

Such an amazing human!

[@sandym4317]

Thank You!! You’re helping me so much to learn about & treat my Sugar Addiction.

[@ritahall6628]

Your words are powerful and helped me Gave me hope Thank you

[@biform13]

Once again Dr. Cywes, your message is useful in many aspects not, "just diet" sir. I get better quick mental vacations when I invoke the scene of joy or success; imagining the smells, sounds and sights of every aspect of winning the prize or completing that project. The more senses you invoke when you envision your success, the better you'll feel when you return. Some may use other terms such as self-hypnosis or deep relation. Thank you very much again Dr. Cywes.

[@carlasamuels479]

🥰👌

[@anncoleman6956]

thank you! Keep these coming...

[@kyraspooner4775]

Thanks love. Simple and practical to follow that will make a huge difference. My self worth was on how much I could do and how much inventory I could manufacture in a day. Did anyone else but me care? No. Self love let's my light shine brighter.

[@DelbertStinkfester]

So glad I found this channel

[@Reiko1111]

Hi there, just wanted to say a simple thank you so much for this video!!!

[@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc]

You are so welcome!

[@wendywilliams3962]

You are amazing!!!! THANK YOU

[@wandaarnt234]

Thank You cheers from Pennsylvania 🇺🇸

[@marilyngoldie5946]

Thank you Dr. Cywers.

[@cindyhernandez2172]

Thank you! You are Amazing

[@MrTocksick]

Thank you for your words. This video really hit.

[@nealwhitmore9977]

Ps you look so amazing your face has changed so so so much. Just like mine. We a team 💪🏼

[@bellahaas8393]

Very helpful information! 🙏thank you Carbaddiction Doc👍🖐

[@TheMaggie1954]

Brilliant doc

[@walkinglightlyontheplanet2214]

Thank you Dr. Cywes.

[@LaraBisserier]

I live my life in this way and always think ahead. I make my own food and bring it to parties, Thanksgiving is always at my place so no one has to fuss over me. Then I enjoy everyone and don’t worry about what I eat. Above all, nutrient dense food is what I choose to eat. I choose my fuel carefully and won’t put any garbage in my engine.

[@libelulal6258]

LOVED is video: every day when you go to bed stop and dream awake! Wow, so simple, jet so profound.

[@tanyamiller6275]

thank you dr cywes

[@beau5296]

I do this same thing for people via personal training and diet coaching. We should start a legit AA for sugar addicts.

[@haveabanana2930]

I agree. There aren't enough people taking this seriously, but this addiction prob kills more people per year than all the other addictions combined.

[@sparklemotion86]

There is one, addiction reset community

[@-dirtydeeds-]

Thank you

[@obaidullahakhtar1709]

They are the deserving people of this world.....great race ....

[@kingrafferty]

Go to the Galapagos Doc! It is a great answer to Hi, how are you.....

[@carnivorenurse9940]

Thanks for this info!!! Any advice for those of us in my boat...I'm down to 165 at 5 ft 6, cant seem to get below 160 but at 43 I'm pretty happy with myself at this weight. I've lost 100 lbs 😁😁😁 my issue is this. I've maintained this for about 7 months easily, I'm still a soft body, I jog a couple times a week and I see that I'm in the stage of enjoying doing things my body couldn't do previously. I'm so tempted to break with all the stress we have right now but scared of the consequences. I dont want to go out jogging right now but that was my stress relief..just run it out of my system.

[@boatsie]

Carnivore nurse ...go run & then see if you feel the same

[@carnivorenurse9940]

@@boatsie we are not suppose to go outside right now.

[@boatsie]

Carnivore nurse ...is that a location thing where you’re living or because you’re a nurse? They are encouraging people in areas other than major cities on lockdown (SF, NYC etc) to get out for some exercise & air ...alone of course.

[@carnivorenurse9940]

@@boatsie self isolate and contain the spread, gym is shut down and it's been raining. If I could run in a safe space I would. I'm trying to figure out where and when is a good time to run but still avoid people.

[@boatsie]

Carnivore nurse ...usually the break of dawn is the quietest & safest. You might want to check out KZbin for Leslie Sansone “Walk Away the Pounds” videos. Some of her stuff easy on the joints while at the same time deceivingly intense and you can really work up a sweat and work off some stress doing the equivalent of 1-5 miles without even leaving home. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6OXYpJuhrSHfJo

[@nealwhitmore9977]

Time to step up pal. I’m now getting message of the hole plants gang. And I no that’s not wright way to go.

[@spaceghost8995]

Not well Doc. Sugar addiction won today. Shits gotta change.

[@eamyers34]

Hi, Dr. Cywes! What kind of dog do you have?

[@patriciawalters6778]

Any one who would like to get connected to a great community and free coaching for carb addiction (in addition to Doc Cywes of course!) please look up Pim Jansson on KZbin and her FB group Life Without Cravings. Pim is a nutritionist, life coach, personal trainer, a recovering sugar addict, keto, carnivore, and fasting friendly. Great support, great community!

[@benge3x]

I tell most I’ve changed my lifestyle, and not just a keto diet. It’s fairly easy to stay for me. Hunger is mostly gone all the time. When I am hungry, it’s not much. I eat for nutrient content, not to fill up.

[@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc]

The factor is fun and what you do for it.

[@patcyzauskas7216]

The first ad was for Dr Boz. I used to watch her frequently but got really tired of her drinking keto crap and wanting us to buy it. Thanks so much for not doing that.

[@Ev-vh3pf]

Wish you were in Oklahoma Dr. Cywes.

[@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc]

Always suggest setting up a virtual consult t. Text 561 5170642 if you are interested in exploring the options.

[@Thefitty]

I would *love* if you made a blog post on this :) to summarize.

[@loisannarter725]

First off I am a fan🥰,however I don’t understand when you say you’re not going to forgive yourself.

[@rrntexas]

Where is the book?

[@erikatomayko8321]

❤️

[@Zues64]

Hi Doc, I'm a retired 58 year old retired military guy with Tricare insurance. Do you accept Tricare? I have had IBD for decades. I need a new approach to treating my IBD and am interested in approaching my therapy for this disease (vs. toxic GI-prescribed meds) with diet. I called your office yesterday and was advised you're now accepting appointments in Mar 2023. This is not soon enough unfortunately--my GI doctor wants to change my biologic meds now. So I feel like access to a competent low-carb doc such as yourself is out-of-reach. There are no such docs here local (Dayton, OHIO). Perhaps you can do a future video on how to access the care you offer and set reasonable expectations for cost, insurance and availability. I don't feel comfortable starting a low-carb, high fat diet without knowing the effects said lifestyle is having on my body's biology. My current doctor is not qualified or trained in this low-carb therapy and is dubious about its value. My GI doctor doesn't even talk food or diet with me---saying food doesn't make a difference with IBD (doesn't cure it). I'm running into walls. I'm sure I'm not alone.

[@sparklemotion86]

Dr Ken Berry has a video on this topic, just use the search bar

[@v.a.n.e.]

#1.

[@nealwhitmore9977]

Please help me boss. I’m your number one fan. I wait for your new info video s all the time. I getting pins and numbness in my fingers and toes. I’m doing every thing you say

[@nealwhitmore9977]

I had T2 and reversed it in 4 months no meds lost 4 1/2 stone I now look amazing. But my fingers and toes the last few days are freezing and numb. It’s not a fasting cold hands. As I fast all the time even 3 day fast don’t feel like this. Please help me bro.

[@nealwhitmore9977]

Thanks Bru x

[@nealwhitmore9977]

Obliterator R I been eating what we eat 3000 years ago. We eat meat as a species and I believe we should not just eat plants for health and nutrition. Keto 0 suger and low carb has worked amazing for me. I reversed my T2 I lost 4 1/2 stone look amazing and helped others with there T2 I’m very heavy carnivore atm. Just don’t understand my fingers and toes being so numb and cold.

[@sandraazucar493]

@@nealwhitmore9977 Hi @Neal Whitmore, the numbness and coldness in fingers and toes sound to me (a non-doctor having had this symptom before) like you are running hypothyroid (low thyroid) or possibly low in other vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. This can easily happen when your body is changing on a ketogenic diet. If you can be seen by a doctor, *please do so right away, and request a lab test for thyroid levels*: Free T3, Free T4, and TSH. Free T3 is the active thyroid hormone and should be at least in the middle of the range. TSH should be at the low end of the range. Make sure your iron storage (Ferritin) is not too low. Ferritin should be at least 60-80 to not feel cold and to help your thyroid function well. Due to these difficult economic times, you may not be able to see a doc or get your lab tests done for your thyroid. If that's the case, you would do well to be on a multivitamin and mineral supplement and to have some extra iodine (I take 1 drop of Lugols daily) and selenium (I take 200mg daily) as separate supplements, as almost everyone is too low. These are on Amazon. Also restore your electrolyte levels by adding salt to your water, as most people on a keto diet are salt deficient. Other electrolytes (calcium, magnesium, potassium) may also be low. Good luck and be well!

[@sandraazucar493]

@@nealwhitmore9977 Great job, Neal! Keep at it, and see my comment below about coldness. We all seem to go through these things.

[@scottydont7904]

My motivation is my two obese brothers who are a few years older and knowing how easily I could look like them.

[@doublecross1079]

Relapsed! More work to do on this!

[@justmemissy2829]

LOL Hi, How are you!!?? hahahaha

[@kens805]

OMG! Does that mean no more birthday cake....ever?? sigh..

[@artemishunter8993]

I wonder when birthday cake became a thing anyways.

[@pdxoregon1]

I used to eat birthday cake as a stress reliever. It was comfort food. By participating in Joan Ifland’s support group for many months I finally (!!) stopped eating cake. I don’t even want it anymore because I know how awful it makes me feel and how it sets up the sugar cravings. Check it out. Good luck.💜www.foodaddictionreset.com/arc-membership-details-holly-levine?fbclid=IwAR1lrkqJR2qyvI7lKx0aIQmXB52l5V3enIkLhoCRCdQYiM7EziZCXoitEV0.

[@sanjavukovic169]

That means having many more birthdays! Sometimes having a birthday is more important than having the birthday cake.... Some people can't have both.

[@heidinsasha]

I have a carb addiction, but every time I have tried keto (several times) I can't get past the horrible heartburn I get from eating high fat. Who has suggestions?

[@gwenj5419]

You don't have to eat high fat. Try higher protein instead. See how that goes.

[@RichgurlK]

Dr. Cywes was my doc for two years. Best doctor ever. I lost 125 lbs and kept it off. Try low carb it work for or me. Go to low carb USA and diet Doc on KZbin he and many docs post good info.

[@sandraazucar493]

Heartburn usually means your stomach acid is too low (rather than too high) to handle the food you're eating, so the sphincter doesn't close properly and a bit of acid comes up. Low stomach acid is common for most people. So....try this: 1) Apple Cider Vinegar (1teaspoon in a glass of water) before each meal to stoke your own acid. Alternatively, you may add HCL with Pepsin (1 pill while eating) to add to your stomach acid production. 2) Take an enzyme supplement that covers proteins, carbs and fats. Works for me. 3) If all else fails or if you don't have a gall bladder, add Bile Salts to help with fat digestion. For me, I choose based upon how fatty the protein I eat. I do all three things for a fatty steak, or just 1 & 2 for other protein meals. If I'm still acidic at bedtime, I can take a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water, and that'll fix it overnight. Normally that won't be needed.

[@tubegoob1]

With all due respect, expecting your wife to fix your plate and serve you at parties isn't taking responsibility for YOUR carb addiction. That shouldn't be her obligation. You talk a lot about personal accountability, but this seems a bit hypocritical.

[@stillwatersfarm8499]

Yes, but asking an alcoholic to be a bartender is not fair. There are times when we need help. There’s nothing wrong with needing help.

[@tubegoob1]

@@stillwatersfarm8499 You make him out to be the victim and your analogy is wrong. She's serving him. No one forced him to go to a party. He's a grown man. He could have ate at home and stayed clear of the food area. His wife should not have to play his waitress/caregiver. If you invite your spouse to accompany you to an event, she is YOUR guest. She should be enjoying herself, not worrying about your dietary needs. Again, if someone is touting personal accountability, then they should practice what they preach.

[@stillwatersfarm8499]

tubegoob1 I feel like maybe you have never experienced an American Thanksgiving feast? It’s not exactly an event you invite your wife to accompany you to as a guest. It’s a family gathering or close friends. It is planned gluttony of all things carb laden, and rather socially obligated. I will be expected to make sweet potatoes with 4 sticks of butter and 4 cups of sugar. 😁 Most women will be cooking and serving all day, and many men too. The social pressure to consume is huge. I can’t imagine eating before. That would be considered very rude. I’m already planning out keto dishes for this November feast, because it can *completely derail* the diet and set me back months. My husband would totally make me a plate if it would help me. I don’t really think it would work for me though. I have to go in with a plan. The doctor didn’t say she fixes every meal for him. He’s talking about one totally unique meal. I don’t view it as hypocritical at all. I think it is responsible.

[@tubegoob1]

@@stillwatersfarm8499 You know what they say when you assume, right? You make an ASS out of U and ME. I'm an American: I know how Thanksgiving works. I know the difference between having Thanksgiving at home and eating at friends' houses. You don't have to have a traditional Thanksgiving feast. You can always change the menu to suit your dietary needs. It's ALL a matter of the choices you make - you don't have a gun to your head. This discussion STILL comes down to personal responsibility, which is what this guy touts ALL THE TIME. My point, 5 months ago and today, is maybe Dr. Cywes is just a shitty partner. He's a grown man, he can make his own plate, but he shirks that responsibility onto his wife. It's hypocritical to preach about personal responsibility to your audience, then do the opposite in your private life. We'll never agree on this, so please just move on. Good luck with Thanksgiving and all your other ventures.

[@carlasamuels479]

@@stillwatersfarm8499 Well said ! It's not every meal ...just when it's super tempting...I get it ...also he has said he struggles every day like the rest of us so if he asks for help occasionally I can totally relate to that

[@amn8827]

I can’t get enough of your instructional videos, thanks for sharing your time and knowledge to help others!!!!!!!

[@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc]

Glad you like them!