How to lose belly fat - Dr. Eric Westman

[@janismcgovern5067]

I was diagnosed with fatty liver in 2018 and not one doctor or specialist told me it was due to sugar! Thank God I learned this and reversed it!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Good on you Janis 👌

[@vladiela1]

Same here 😢

[@MrTrda]

Unreal!! Good for you 😊

[@averyt6521]

Which sugar? Fruit too?

[@ledenhimeganidleshitz144]

I followed conventional advice, healthy whole grain, avoid fat, fruit, food pyramid, etc. I got fatter and sicker. One day, I found a posting from an Irish dietision that claimed my problem and the same results. She checked her class notes. One statement from a Bio Chem professor was: Iinsulin is the primary fat storage hormone. She ditched carbs, and all came right. I did the same with the same results. That led to Berry, Baker, Davis, Unwin, Wortman, and others. I'm glad Duke U. has the good sense to keep this excellent doc!

[@billmitchell1955]

I really like Dr. Westman's advice. Keep it simple. I lost 60 pounds in five months on keto

[@5050kas]

And you weren't hungry or feeling starved. Big food companies and Cereal General Mills et el, grain users hate this.

[@WilliamFluery]

Have you gained your weight back or kept it off?

[@dawn6467]

I love your content and feel my knowledgeable about Keto/ proper diet has grown immensely since binging on your channel, however, what I appreciate the most about your videos is…no profanity. 😮 I’ve never heard you say a curse word and I feel confident sharing your videos with anyone without giving a disclaimer. THANK YOU for using clean adjectives. It is a refreshing blessing to not have my spirit junked up with trash vocabulary while trying to heal from food addiction. Thank Dr. Westam Did KETO do that for you too!😂

[@lynnries7729]

I appreciate your concise, uncomplicated explanations. There are so many benefits to limiting carbs besides weight loss.

[@harpermcalpineblack8573]

I especially appreciate that Dr Westman is not adversorial. He admits other regimes might work. And he has a good-humored attitude to the structural stupidity of mainstream medicine. Other people get cultish about keto. They'll denounce doctors as "liars" and crooks rather than seeing them as (generally) well-meaning parts of an inadequate system.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

As you know, there is no targeting process for "belly fat" specific. Some people will lose fat everywhere else first.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@JamieForReal, MLIS Keep in mind "belly fat" can be subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. In many studies, lots of women will lose fat in legs, breast or glute areas but they lose in the belly area. There is a certain genetic component to fat loss as well as many lifestyle factors, cortisol levels, is the person exercising or just dieting,..... lots of nuances. That said, the only thing that holds true, is no diet or exercise will specifically target the belly without affecting other areas of the body. Dr. Westman is a good guy, no need to resort to click bait tittles

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@JamieForReal, MLIS As I said, Dr. Westman a good guy. Not really "his" program. It is a general keto philosophy that has been around a long time. Yes, works great for many people. I use Keto and Carnivore in my practice for many patients. For others I use other programs. All depends on the person's Age, race, goals, lifestyle,.......many options. Only suggesting the title should be more along the lines of "Weight loss in General".

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@JamieForReal, MLIS YES, you hit the nail on the head with "contradictory advice". Absolutely because we are taking about humans who bring with them emotional, financial and other issues. Plus, there are cases like studies I have done with groups of people were they lost weight and improved all health markers on a cupcake diet. (not recommended but works). These types of studies confuse people if they do not have the control and will power to maintain strict compliance. Even did a bread, seed oil, sugar diet with same results, everyone lost weight and better health markers (sure, short term, again not recommending it). So the general public see these things and take out of context. Absolutely agree, lots of confusion, conflict and personalities. Content and context is critical. Great to have this conversation and add to the algorithm of this channel. This channel needs more attention and followers. There are Muck Bag eating channels with a 3M+ followers, craziness. Serious health channels difficult to get off the ground.

[@dianafromaustralia3244]

@Dr. AJ Some people will have “loose” skin when they LOSE weight!

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@dianafromaustralia3244 typo : ) thanks 👍 texting while flying

[@anthonycampbell5477]

Got your book yesterday. Love it. I sure respect the way you are doing your work. Everyone can and should follow many of the principals you teach. Thank You

[@yiannisplessas809]

Everything Dr. Westman says is true. I have reversed my T2D with my A1c at 5.1 and fasting glucose in the 90's. Random blood glucose checks are below 120 and post-meal levels are usually between 120 and 130. At the same time, I lost about 25 kgs, went from 88 to 63.5, but here's the thing. I would be happier if I was around 67 kgs, but I'm not there. And I don't seem to be able to gain that extra 4 kgs. I have his book, and will have to read it again, especially the last phase, but the challenge is how to gain a few pounds without unbalancing your blood glucose. Oh, I'm off metformin for 3 months now, and I certainly don't want to have to go back.

[@tmcche7881]

Congratulations, great job. ps, if possible, make that weight gain muscle. I have found light to moderate weight lifting workouts and long walks to be helpful building muscle. I increased egg consumption, too. It's a gradual process. It's a challenge that everyone has to figure out what works best for them.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

👍Nice !

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

add resistance training to build muscle, focus on strength first, then after time move to hypertrophy and as always periodization of diet and exercise cycles

[@tmcche7881]

@@DrAJ_LatinAmerica ... that sounds right. If you don't mind, please expand on that. Or, point to where more detail might be learned. Similar to the food list provided by Dr Westman. It listed specifics concisely, making it actionable, while allowing for individual customization. I would like to better understand without getting lost in the widely differing claims found on the internet.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@tmcche7881 There are a hundred great books on resistance training. It will all depend on your age, experience, area of interest (crossfit vs powerlifting vs bodybuilding vs yoga vs gymnastics - each will be slightly different based on many factors). Strict Keto is easy. Yes, Very small list of items. Resistance training has a lot of nuances based on many factors. Yes, easy to get lost in the internet junk space.

[@elaineskinner2437]

You are amazing and so appreciated Dr. Westman

[@AdaptYourLife]

Thank you Elaine 🙌

[@MrBDezno]

I just don't know what to do. In my rural area all health providers seem "traditional" aka ill-informed. Had to have the LDL talk today. My #s are great IMO. Tri 104, HDL 63 & LDL 185 (Had been Tri 305, HDL 45 & LDL 167.) At intake one question was "Do you eat a healthy low fat diet?" I, of course, said no, there's no such thing. When the LDL talk came up, the provider stated "I'm here to educate you". How the $#@ can someone without the information educate me? I explained that LDL is protective of the immune system and against all-cause mortality - particularly in my age group and older. (*I think she pitied me and kept repeating that she was there to educate me.)

[@karenohanlon4183]

Glad to find this day after Christmas. I splurged on sugar and carbs over last 3 weeks. So will be dumping the poisoning foods now. Hopefully by next year the belly fat and all fatty spots will be depleted. Thank you for this video. Happy New year

[@videowatcheriAlberta]

Thank you for your easily-followed and non-condescending explanations. Despite being 71 years old, I am having success with the real food (like I ate as a child) keto diet. I am losing weight, shrinking my belly fat, and requiring less medication for my hypertension. I hope eventually to not need any medication. I find your calm tone ideal for imparting serious information. Please continue these videos.

[@danpost4755]

I really wish you were my doctor. Thanks for what you do and sharing your knowledge

[@AdaptYourLife]

Thank you Dan🙌

[@angelabaldwin4282]

Dr. Westman is Number 1!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kramregnu2945]

No MCT C8 oil? Supposedly, the MCT C8 oil doesn't break a fast. You saying ditch drinking oils was a shock to hear, but then again; I am 228 and fasting long hours, but not losing weight fast...subscribed immediately. I want to see where this goes in regard to me...and your guidance

[@terririley186]

Dr. Westman, I credit you for getting me on a Keto diet, and for that, I will be eternally grateful. I do have one burning question. It seems that by counting total carbs, one is being penalized for eating fiber - but doesn’t one need fiber to feed one’s gut microbiota? The new area of research seems to be the microbiome and researchers are recommending eating fiber from a variety of plant-based sources. How can I create a diverse microbiome while following a keto diet? Please help . . .

[@AdaptYourLife]

Hi Terri, cruciferous vegetable are full of fiber, there are no studies showing we as humans have to eat fiber in order to be healthy.

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

Do you net carbs not total carbs.

[@cbacon7813]

@Adapt Your Life If not adding fat, is there a concern of not having energy or affecting our metabolism by eating too low of calories just depending on protein as the primary macronutrient? I was told that protein is not an adequate energy source.

[@leechoileng1012]

Just love your easy and simple instructions, thank you dr. Westman from Malaysia

[@WajidAli-qy2tc]

Stay blessed with your family 👪

[@lizw2853]

I have not lost weight for 2 weeks on keto. Following the rules and in good ketosis. Max 20g carbs a day. Not snacking not eating nuts etc. is it my age 77 ? I have lost 5kg initially, then nothing. I have a lot of belly fat to get rid of.

[@trudy8547]

An easy and reasonnable way to be healthy ,not too much restrictive and sustainable on long term that s all i like and i go for it.. thanks dr for your contribution to a better world..❤

[@sjmousavi8754]

Simple and concise. Highly informative. Thanks

[@jennifersanders2456]

Thank you. Working on my belly 😯

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

❤️🙏 I am a new subscriber! The keto diet is amazing!

[@carmensilva3953]

Hello Dr. Westman great video as always. I’m not sure if this is the correct or appropriate platform to ask, perhaps you can guide me. I’m thinking of a career change and have always had a passion for nutrition. Could you please advise if the route to take is dietician or nutritionist? I would definitely want to eventually practice in the low carb as I agree wholeheartedly this is the only cure for the current rampant diabetes. Thank you in advance for any guidance estoy May be able to provide.

[@deborahthaler35]

Awesome presentation! So easy to understand! Thank You

[@Bee-of5xz]

I wish I could go to your clinic. I can’t find any keto doctors in the northeast …

[@tonybennett638]

Good one Doc 👍

[@evak8210]

Agree with everything Dr Westman says. My problem is that I do not need to loose more weight . My elevated BP is fine now. How much carbs a day I can I have, not to loose more weight ? Thhank you

[@jeanmartin963]

your body needs 5g of glucose per hour for your brain and the blood cells, try 120g a day of carbs and see what happens.

[@sariputri9687]

You always talk uncomplicated. Easy to follow. Thank you Dr Westman

[@Fröhlich1985]

Thank You ❤

[@tanyacarter2486]

Good advice, just wondering where the handout on how to get started it?

[@starfire8221]

I bought the Audible book on End Your Carb Confusion and wonder how to get copies of the charts that are in the physical book?

[@maggiezemanek9656]

Please address us who are doing what you say, and belly fat going down too slow. I'm doing under 20, sometimes 10 carbs, IF, and stalling, and belly going down slower than anywhere else.

[@ttzz175]

Look into fascia peeling

[@dianafromaustralia3244]

I have lost 32 kgs following Dr Westman’s P4 (20 Total Carbs). Now at goal 58 kgs, but I’ve still got “belly fat”. I’ve had 4 babies, and have a “fat apron”. Maybe it’s surgery for me! Thank you Dr Westman! 🌸🌸

[@cathy3701]

I had my loose belly skin from 4 pregnancies removed 5 years ago. It was the best gift I ever gave myself.

[@dianafromaustralia3244]

@@cathy3701 Well done! It’s on my list!🌸🌸

[@marlenemurias269]

Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil to your diet, and Fasting. It takes time but it will kill that fat apron

[@Susie-se4mv]

@@marlenemurias269evidence?

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

You have the best information. I do total carbs and been very successful with it.

[@DuaAsad2015]

Very informative details related to belly fat.

[@iriseiselt934]

Thanks 🙏 Dr. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 My weight has Stagnated for over 7 months now 😥 Iam 1,71 cm & have 85,3 kilos So since yesterday I had 3 meal replacement and will be doing this till Sunday God Willing 🙏🙏🙏 I drank 1,500 ml of Matcha 🍵 green tea 🍵 & 3 liters of plain water with lemon 🍋 How much fat can I loose in one day please 🙏??? Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 God Bless You

[@MichCoccaBene]

is the ketogenic diet good for ulcerative colitis?

[@judyrobinson5044]

You are doing SUCH a great work! Thanks a bunch!

[@frasierkrane266]

Dr. Westman, my wife has hypothyroid, she's having a hard time dropping belly fat and is eating very low carb, any suggestions?

[@dianae.8192]

I have Hashimoto's so I can relate. Low carb works, but with the slower metabolism it will take a little bit longer. Keep strict keto and she will start to see results.

[@frasierkrane266]

@@dianae.8192 Thank you for the encouraging words, I will let her know she's not alone!

[@wann9333]

Thanks doc

[@patriciasherwood7383]

So simple!

[@KRose-jz7fj]

Thanks for the video.

[@kimwelch9918]

Great advice as usual. Why are tradional field of Dr. are afraid to embrace these methods as acceptable. As I look at the American population, I see so many obese population. And to think a lot are following there MD. advice. Thanks

[@ad3781]

what about david sinclair's claim that eating meat (especially red meat) will make people look and perform better in the short term, but in the long term the activation of MTOR will eventually lead to disease and a shorter life? any comments on that. thx.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Hi AD, there is no study to back that claim. Dr. Westman is all about the science, particularly, human RCT trials.

[@Susie-se4mv]

David Sinclair is a vegan propagandist. Beware!

[@ElreyRayo]

Gracias from Texas 👍

[@kelleyclaborn3237]

Perhaps I misunderstood, but where is the handout.

[@gloriaa.4858]

Kelley Claborn: You can download his Page 4. He's got videos on it. Hope that helps.

[@jamesalles139]

thanks

[@TheePrettyGirlSwag]

The stomach & thighs are leaning out very nicely. Its true the super low carb will flatten the gut. It’s the stubborn fat on the hips and buttocks that won’t slim as fast as the belly. 🤔 I don’t see why anyone would get enhancement in the rear.

[@alexanderhammer688]

Simple. Most guys like it. Come to Brazil and you´ll know why.

[@camloninocencio8063]

What? U don't u recommend taking fat or oil source?

[@lebleb9501]

But, Doctor Westman, what about the SOS diet, which is no sugar, no oil and no salt that is very popular with Chef AJ, Dr. Goldhammer, Dr. J McDougall and so many others?????

[@Susie-se4mv]

Dr J mcDougall died this year. I believe he was 77 and hadn’t looked or sounded healthy for YEARS.

[@pouranszekely_kiraly4764]

My igf1 is high and probably i have fibromyalgia any suggestions please?

[@LawofMoses]

Thanks Doc

[@supercal333]

If I reduce calories on keto by eating less fat won't my metabolism tank and cause my fat burning to slow to a crawl?

[@clairramsdale8383]

If we have excess belly fat to get rid of, how many grams of fat should we not exceed daily? I know we have to have some fat to absorb certain vitamins. I'm guessing 10gm a day will suffice?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

`😩 The belly ... _first_ place to gain fat - the _last_ place to lose fat

[@standingeagle8918]

Over the last few years I went from 230lbs to 174lbs. I still needed to lose weight and about 3 months ago started Dr. Westman’s Rx strength keto diet. I’m down to 151lbs and some of the belly fat, hip, and back fat has gone away. But don’t seem to be able to lose anymore belly fat. I am 70 yrs old 5’ 6” and would like to see a flatter stomach but I don’t want to get too thin. At 25 yrs old I was 135lbs. Should I strive for that weight again? I think that I would look like a skeleton. At my age what is a good weight?

[@AdaptYourLife]

Well done on the success this far 🙌 Your body will reach its own “Set Point” this is the point at which your body naturally finds its equilibrium. If you follow the food list, eat when hungry, stop when full, your body will naturally find this point.

[@Billy97ify]

You could try fasting to get rid of the last fat. I regained a slight amount of belly fat even with extreme keto. It seems easy to eat excess energy with fats. Did a 2.5 day fast and got quick results. I will continue doing that for tune ups. Jason Fung is a good source of info.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Review transcript here: adaptyourlifeacademy.com/keto/how-to-lose-belly-fat/

[@walkwithme4975]

I have tried to eat this way, but I always fail, because of potassium, just can't get enough on this way of eating. My body requires lots of potassium, otherwise I start getting leg cramps at night.

[@rhoz5191]

Dr Boz says eat mostly fat with a sprinkle of protein. It gets more confusing even listening to well trained experts.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

She likes sardines 🐟👌

[@bonniesherwood3251]

He said that there's a handout, but I couldn't find it. Does anyone else know how to get it? Thanks

[@angeladixon9021]

Hi did you find it?

[@bonniesherwood3251]

@@angeladixon9021 no, not yet!

[@michelephelps1087]

I tried keto in the past but my cholesterol went up to 499 and my LDL went up to 388. I had to stop the diet and I’m on a statin as a result regaining the weight I had lost. I’d like to give it a try again, should I start with more than 20 grams if carbs per day?

[@SarahDale111]

Dr. Ken Berry put out a video called High Cholesterol is Healthy! Many keto/zero carb people have talked about this.

[@Susie-se4mv]

Then you cannot have been following the keto diet, unless you have a medical condition 🤷‍♀️

[@clivegreen5763]

I tried I'm.9verweight it just did not work for me it did at first then it just stopped working for me ten I saw McGregor on you tube saying eating meat spikes insulin more than pasta so confusing

[@Susie-se4mv]

Is he even still alive, last time I saw he looked close to death!

[@Susie-se4mv]

Oh sorry, I was talking about that other vegan doctor dr John mcdougall. Who died in his sleep this year, aged 77!

[@forestlittke4649]

2024~ I have been 10g or less for many months and have recently stopped using olive oil and mct and the last 20 just will not drop off!!! What am I doing wrong? comments welcome!

[@RandomHuTaoSimp]

why the hell do all these youtube doctors first names happen to be eric? you got dr eric berg, you got dr eric westman, then you got dr sten Ekberg lol

[@Susie-se4mv]

Do you mean sten is really an Eric? 😅 by the way two-thirds of those Erics aren’t medical doctors 😉

[@RandomHuTaoSimp]

@Susie-se4mv good, MD i stay away from. Likely indocrinated by rich companies xd

[@NicholasHendley]

I want to see a new channel called "Dr. Westman Reacts." I normally hate those types of channels but seeing his commentary or rebuttal to other diet doctors "That's actually good advice." "No, don't do that and here's why..." would be amazing! Or maybe... "Dr. Westman Reviews..." "So, this Lumen that keeps running ads when I watch KZbin, how good is it, really?" "So here's another diet book. Does it work? Maybe, we'll see why..." Edit to add... or ESPECIALLY grocery hauls... "So, this says keto. Is it keto or not?"

[@dianafromaustralia3244]

Dr Westman has stated many times, “If it says KETO on the packet, IT’S NOT! Stay away!

[@WajidAli-qy2tc]

Gorgeous Sir

[@agr8h2o]

I'm sorry, but I did try it your way. Eating as much as I liked of meat raised my blood sugar to the 160's plus, even though carbs were less than 20, and I gained 20 pounds. I have to keep my protein lower and increase the fat. We are NOT all the same.

[@NostalgiNorden]

You have a protein limit on Keto.

[@AdaptYourLife]

It’s possible you didn’t follow Dr. Westman’s protocol even though you think you did. We see this all the time. Dr. Westman runs a class called the Keto Made Simple Masterclass. Perhaps look at taking the class 😊

[@agr8h2o]

@@AdaptYourLife I find it interesting that when something doesn't work for everyone, the reaction is almost without fail "You're doing it wrong". I got the same from my diabetes educator. "It can't fail, so you're doing it wrong." with the strong implication that I was lying.

[@AdaptYourLife]

@@agr8h2o notice we used the word “possible” if you feel you have done everything correctly and it doesn’t work. Try something different

[@bm4114]

@@agr8h2oyou’re a binge eater arent you?

[@kraftwerk974]

The truth is that if you're on a caloric deficit you will lose fat whether you are on ketosis or not.

[@LawofMoses]

Are potatoes bad?

[@jamesemarsh]

Potatoes are not good or bad, they are just not on page 4

[@honeyfungus4774]

They are bad on a Keto diet because they are so carby, but they are not bad in an ordinary diet.

[@LawofMoses]

I should have phrased that better I eat a low carb diet and have gone from 220 pounds at 5'2 to 135 pounds and I ate pasta and potatoes the whole time but very little, more meats , lettuce and Avocado etc I wonder now that I am down the weight will it make me fat again if I eat them in moderation?

[@5050kas]

Total carbs folks, not net carbs

[@e4e6mate96]

How did you know i was fat ??

[@cindy4678]

Mine just protrudes, very hard, not fat

[@Susie-se4mv]

Oestrogen overload. Too much beer? Soya products?

[@melissaandrews1603]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@proudchristian77]

It's so complicated though , u have to take in to account, how these kids grow up & with what, that has a grim effect on the diet , little kids R not for that , stop ok , u r breaking the population in a iffy way ! 😢 💝

[@Dr.vip08055]

first you will become a skeleton and then the belly fat will disappear

[@svietka202]

lol...true that

[@NostalgiNorden]

Nope.

[@clivegreen1454]

You can get fat by eating fat as well I did the keto diet for 20 years i gained weight eating low carb did you no meat raises insulin so much mis information its destroying any benefits

[@averyt6521]

No meat raises insulin????

[@Susie-se4mv]

You were doing it wrong, then.

[@hasudungansimanjuntak6122]

So simple!

[@lb8960]

Thanks Doc