How to Shrink Your Fat Cells and Reverse Insulin Resistance

[@MariaEmmerich]

If you are looking for proper macros for weight loss or general health and healing use our calculator here: mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/

[@user-qt6mm9gg5w]

Thank you. I will.

[@kitten_offical1278]

This was very informative. However can you tell me then what am i supposed to do to balance my blood sugars and lose weight

[@craigemmerich]

@@kitten_offical1278 Keep carbs to a minimum, make protein the focus of your plate and hit your protein goal each day and moderate fat down a bit. Just follow the macros at the above link (and make sure to read the notes at the top).

[@waleskamaturana1273]

Thank you ! I just started a program with my work insurance which told me to only eat 12 grams of protein and 30 grams of carbs and I just did your calculator and it says 90 protein and 20 carbs. I was like 12 that can’t be right. So this explains this better.

[@waleskamaturana1273]

I have type 2 diabetes so thank you for explaining this

[@godloveskaren]

This was an excellent explanation of what goes on in the body. Craig did such a great job at bringing this complicated information down to an understandable level. Thank you both!!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you for watching!

[@craigemmerich]

Thanks!

[@giabarger7686]

I’m so glad I watched this again. It’s taken several times watching to finally drown out all of the other voices. This is gold. It makes so much sense. I’ve wasted a year waiting to lose weight on high fat low protein keto/carnivore. I should have listened to my common sense and videos like this. Thank you so much. Your books have been a lifeline, I just wish I had followed the macros! ❤

[@MariaEmmerich]

You made my whole week!! 🥰

[@TaraDodson-x4x]

Yes, I got caught up in the hight fat craze, didn't listen to my own common sense! Well, that's enough of that. I need protien.

[@singsongcindy8865]

And then there is me, and all those like me. 7 months very high fat (80/20) clean beefy carnivore. Lost 42 pounds and now healthy BMI for first time in 24 years! Maintaining weight is easy. Feel good mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Have healed numerous serious health issues, put autoimmune in remission, feel amazing. Well enough now to join the gym and start working on strength stability and flexibility. BOTH sides of this debate are right some of the times and in specific situations. I do not expect to be high fat forever. The only med I have left (!!!) Is the lowest dose of armour thyroid. Good fat is very helpful in restoring hormones and a host of other health issues. My health was always far more important than my weight. Carnivore lets you enjoy good health and a healthy weight. I am watching this because I am ready to cycle in some low fat high protein days when going to the gym. Eating keto/carnivore really should be viewed a spectrum, or even better to me...a toolbox. Because I haven't made one "professional" or influencer my "guru,” and I pay attention, and have a notebook filled with, ALL of the strategies others have had success with. None of these people are MY doctors, or yours. They do not know YOUR body/health issues, exactly what you are eating etc. Based on my experiments so far, I believe there is no ONE WAY to be keto/carnivore even for me! I am glad I am not stuck in a tiny restrictive way of eating. I am glad to have so many metabolic "shake up" strategies to keep my body in good health. I am glad I know that should I get a cancer diagnosis or show signs of dementia I will have myself in therapeutic ketosis PDQ. I have a health toolbox now, and I am grateful for the different "experts" sharing.

[@Zach-Hey]

​@singsongcindy8865 Wondering if maybe you are good at volume/portion control--which could be a key factor when eating higher fat?

[@singsongcindy8865]

@@Zach-Hey hi there. I am, not a carb addict, nor do I have “addictive behavior” in general. That helps. I have always been a volume eater, but I now think that is because as a “Whole Foods, plant based” eater my body was HUNGRY for nutrition and satiety. Carnivore has given me back my satiety signals. The only things I overeat now (Thanksgiving full type overeating) are my monthly air fryer chicken wings with carnivore blue cheese dressing treat, OR monthly carnivore pizza. Notice that BOTH of things I am prone to overeat on are facsimiles of unhealthy “normal” craving foods we all enjoy. Once I realized I was doing this, I started portioning instead of just cooking a ton of wings or pizza so I would have leftovers.

[@Liz-gc6gn]

Finally! I’ve watched 100s of videos on this and nobody has explained it fully. Now I get it. Thank you.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks!

[@WhiteCleats]

Craig Emmerich is sooooo underrated. His name doesn't get thrown around in the KZbin/social media health space like so many others but honestly, he's far better than most of them. He understands the science as well as anyone but also talks plain old common sense. People have been cutting body fat while retaining muscle mass since the body building movement began in the 1960's. And how did they do it? With basically a PSMF. Baked chicken breast and steamed broccoli has been the diet of physique athletes for DECADES yet the Keto macros people slavish believe that devouring fat while trying to dump body fat is somehow not circular madness!

[@MariaEmmerich]

This made our day. Thank you 🙏

[@craigemmerich]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it. I am more of an introvert than most of the influencers. 😊

[@WhiteCleats]

@@MariaEmmerich I'm so glad. You and Craig pump so much value into the health space and I'm not sure you get enough credit. Thank you for all you do!

[@WhiteCleats]

@@craigemmerich The reason I was on this older video was because I was looking through things to share with a friend who is trying to heal her morbid obesity and I knew you would have the best introduction/information on KZbin. Lyle got the movement started but he's not an easy listen. I really think you're a top 5 guru but as I said to Maria above, I don't think you get the credit you deserve. Thank you for all that you do!!

[@craigemmerich]

@ thanks! That means a lot. 🙏🏼

[@marktureaud4094]

Maria’s seize the day attitude is OFF THE CHARTS - Love the insights the husband shares - Hugs Hugs and High-Fives.

[@jacquelinesmit876]

I had to reverse my keto and carnivore diet believes, so I have seen all your content 3 times: the first time I didn't believed it, as if I was fat-brainwashed, the second time the light switch went of and now the 3th time it sticks even better (I know I'm getting old...). Everything makes science now why I didn't loose weight. THANK YOU and a BIG HUG for you and your family.

[@craigemmerich]

Thank you!!

[@godloveskaren]

I love this comment! Fat- brainwashed - a new concept that really hit home with me, and at the same time made me laugh! 😅 I'm getting older too, and this is my 3rd listen too (I think, lol). I'm re-listening after Craig's talk at one of the conferences was recently posted. Really good stuff 👏

[@KJ-md2wj]

If you're fat, don't eat more fat. It's what general wisdom has been saying all along. Keto wants you to eat more fat to keep you satiated so you don't snack and eat too much. It's cutting out the carbs (eating less fruit, vegetables) that's the problem. I've been using more fat (butter) to eat less between meals and late evening, but I'm now not losing any more weight so I'm going to follow this now.

[@debiwillis9045]

The idea of more fat is just the first week to get fat adapted then cut back on fat and add more protein

[@sidneybuckaloo]

I wouldn’t say it doesn’t work. It’s worked for thousands of people. Adding more fat doesn’t always make you fat. Look at the stories of people who it helps. Just because one thing works for one person doesn’t mean that it works for another. High fat, moderate protein or high protein, moderate fat.

[@joanneclark8256]

​@debiwillis9045 l don't get hungry not sure why but then all of a sudden l feel ill then eat lm good .. have you ever heard of this maybe it's low sugar at time? I weight 255. I would love to be 150 again but l stall after 50 ppund loss .. l fought medical system and knew something wasn't right and be 23 and me said pcos and l did know this symptoms my a1c is 5.u but all else isn't good like insulin fasting and now my pancrea beta cells are high .. lifestyle rx say hey of junk rice bread sugar and beans ok brown rice ok .... but lm confused cause lm hearing no its not.. doc in hospital asked if lm on metiformin then l said well my other Dr says my a1c isn't past 7 so no. I don't want to be on meds if don't have to. I have heard a few heart surgeon say Mediterranean and then others saying don't do keto. I'm lost and lm confused what this is and lm terribly scared .. many years high insulin over 30 .

[@grannyrsh5553]

You two have so much knowledge on the body it’s wonderful to hear someone sharing their knowledge for our benefit. I wish I could have you both whispering in my ear telling me when and what to eat! Thank you Maria and Craig!

[@craigemmerich]

Thank you!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@vilmoslaszlotell9648]

I think I just watched the most important video of my keto/carnivore journey. Now I kind of start understanding all the weight loss plateaus and raised blood glucose in the morning. As I followed what you're saying more and more thing just clicked in place. All this just seems to make so much sense. I feel so excited thanks for sharing all this!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@MadameStark]

Same here. 😫

[@marcamp5450]

After being carnivore for 6 months after a diagnosis of insulin resistant, I get it! (I think). Im 74 years old female. I’m also now 105 pounds. Lost 20 pounds. Went zero carb. Med protein. Med fat. No calorie counting. After using your macro formula, I was very close to recommended numbers. That was a fluke cause I simply couldn’t eat the amt of protein and fat that carnivore demanded so I cut them back drastically. Now I will keep to the protein grams of the calculator, not go over the fat grams, stay no more than 20 carbs in the form of veg/salad not grain/junk, and do more exercise. My hair was thinning and falling b4 I ever went carnivore but now it’s worse. I will take electrolytes hoping low sodium was the problem. Am I on the right track? 🤞 And hardest cut back on my 2 cups of coffee. Excellent presentation. Very clear. Easy to understand now. ❤

[@sallystang5885]

You are both very good teachers, but I would really love it if you would use a whiteboard to explain some of these processes. Craig is using his hands to illustrate a lot, but it's not as clear as seeing it on a whiteboard. It helps us visual learners to be able to copy things down. That is one advantage of Dr. Berg, and Sten Eckberg.

[@GODSPEAKS898]

Very good idea! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@shadowprovesunshine]

That's what I was wishing for too. I end up closing my eyes and listening very carefully in order to visualize what he's talking about lol.

[@michaelkisil4052]

Especially Dr. Sten Ekberg!

[@rockerch1ck]

Yeah, I agree.

[@RV-there-Yet]

Sometimes I will use my own notebook or whiteboard to take notes as I'm listening~ either written words or visual cues, such as the 'bubble chart' method learned in essay writing or even simple graphics. Everyone learns differently, & translating the information being offered is often of personal benefit. We might consider that not everyone is comfortable or adept at teaching in the same ways we might prefer to learn, which is when it's helpful for the learner to adapt the opportunity. =)

[@reedamanda814]

This is really finally starting to click for me! My mind is a little blown right now. You guys are a wealth of info. I wish I'd dug a little deeper into the "eat more fat" myth back when I first started getting disenchanted with keto and realized that to keep losing weight I needed to increase protein and decrease fat. Not even having what I needed to burn fat because I was going too low on protein never even occurred to me before.

[@craigemmerich]

Thank you!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesomeness! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@fionahunt2954]

​@MariaEmmerich I'm in a quandary as I never feel hungry I don't snack between meals I fast 16/8 I don't lose weight I'm 255lbs

[@HippieChild05]

The high fat thing never really made sense to me. I was recently in a ketovore/carnivore FB group that was always tell people to eat like 80-90% fat, to the point where they were starting to sound cultish. They also completely ignored the laws of thermodynamics and TDEE rule. So many post about how a someone had been on the diet for years with no WL and they were told to eat more fat and not track intake. This is something I have see not just in that group but in the keto/ketovore/carnivore crowd in general, and it really is a disservice to people who have really struggling to drop body fat. Thank you for this video! ❤

[@MariaEmmerich]

I’m so glad you found it helpful ❤️

[@brianm6060]

dude..... i've been studying keto and carnivore for a year now and practicing on and off. This video was eye opening. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@craigemmerich]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@RationalNon-conformist]

I was slim my whole life until after I gave birth, I developed thyroid issues.. I lost all the weight very quickly, eating 1.5-2 lbs of ground beef per day! I was taking cytomel for hashimtotos thyroiditis. I’m wondering if I could have reached the same weight without thyroid hormone. The beef was 85/15. I’ve thought about going 90/10 recently. This totally explains why I do so much better with higher protein and less fat!

[@awakenyogavt]

I am so grateful for this video. I’m finding 3 years into carnivore that my hormones and fat loss aren’t where I want them to be. I am certain I’ve been over doing fat. Adjusting my macros to lower fat and higher protein is making a HUGE difference already. You guys are the best & I’m so grateful for all the knowledge you share, and so many AMAZING recipes that have revolutionized what I can eat!

[@MariaEmmerich]

I’m so glad this was helpful ❤️

[@mp2601]

Been doing keto for a few months - good results so far but have hit a plateua - now realise I've been making a fundamental mistake - too much fat! Well done and thank you for the advice

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesome! :)

[@josephannett3471]

Yeah that's been confusing me for a while. If I have so much fat to burn, why am I still eating high fat? The answer I kept getting was "it's until your body learns to use fat as fuel." I'd think... but I have an abundant store of fat it can practice on. 😁

[@josephannett3471]

@Connie H snake diet? I've not come across that one. What is it?

[@MariaEmmerich]

@@josephannett3471 Complete BS. Please don't follow that nonsense. :)

[@josephannett3471]

@@MariaEmmerich you lost me there. What bs? Have I missed something? Oh... you mean snake diet? Sorry... the thread was a bit jumbled when i read it on phone last night.

[@she_surrendered]

🗣🗣🗣Why aren’t all doctors this thorough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????? Thank y’all! 🙌🏾🙏🏾💛

[@MariaEmmerich]

❤😍❤

[@hkatb]

They way y'all explain this makes a lot of sense- easier to understand than a lot of other science explanation videos! And imagine you did it without fancy visuals!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you for watching!!

[@utopiadweller]

8:48 30g fat on protein sparing days. 11:00 glucose morning. 14:30 how increased protein raises glucose for insulin resistant person. 20:00 creb cycle

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks!

[@neurospicyrainbow]

Love this!

[@sstarkey1695]

Diagnosed with TYPE ii almost five years ago after being in the hospital for a cardiac event. This is the best informational I have ever heard! I have been doing the wrong things!! Not getting good info from my physicians on how to make proper adjustments. Pretty much on my own. It has been an anxiety-filled struggle! I know how to make corrections, now, and not panic when my glucose is a bit higher at times. THANK YOU for this!!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks! I am glad it helped. :)

[@Gumdrops8739]

You two are adorable. I love the way you finish each other’s thoughts

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you so much 😁

[@tamyblanding6570]

I know I’ve said this before...But Craig is a really really really awesome explainer-teacher!!

[@craigemmerich]

Thank you so much!

[@ravenswoods177]

Explainer-teacher is a great title for Craig!!

[@craigemmerich]

@@ravenswoods177 thank you!!

[@theghettocookingshow]

Thank you for explaining this. I had started to loose weight, increased the fats and gained it all back. I'm now doing high protein, lower fat.

[@MariaEmmerich]

You’re so welcome!

[@cdk14927]

I took Chemistry last semester in college and understand everything you guys are explain LOL!!! You know your stuff!!!! :-)

[@MariaEmmerich]

Happy to help! :)

[@ronamccluskie3605]

I am 69 have been a D for a very long time I am 121lbs and 5ft 2 I have always been skinny but I know I have lost a lot of muscle my legs are so thin I have never taken meds they terrify me so I have used diet to keep my b/s down not very successfully in the later days but for years I was fine but for some reason I seem to have lost control I have downloaded the calculator and am going to order your book and give it a go. I must say no one has ever explained to me the way that you both have it has made sense after years of ignorance thank you so much you have made an old lady feel like there are people that really care. x

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you! I am glad you found it beneficial. :)

[@camillemedina9920]

Out of all keto community you both the 1st to make scientific sense. I'm home I have a place I can trust.thank you both for this.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Our pleasure!

[@birdlover8992]

I love when you both teach...Maria and Craig are so clear and concise...I never understood insulin resistanse until listening to your lectures...thank you both so much....GOD bless❤

[@marciatucker5171]

Visuals would really have helped. I don't need all the explanations and I'm a visual person. So the "how to" is what I was waiting and waiting for. Please just tell what to do!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Our book Keto has all this info: amzn.to/2OkqIBE :)

[@lisapeduzzi]

So informative. I have adopted the PSMF days instead of extended fasts and am having great results. Just had comprehensive blood work done and I am blown away by the improvements!

[@craigemmerich]

Awesome!!

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

What does your diet routine look like in layman's terms?

[@jessicaking7968]

This is so different than what I have been doing. I feel like I’m never going to get it right. Just so much different info out there and I can’t figure out what to follow.

[@craigemmerich]

@@jessicaking7968 we have been helping clients with keto for over 20 years. This is the right way to do it. :)

[@marcamp5450]

@@jessicaking7968I agree. I try to learn and it all seems to keep changing.

[@jondebbiegraff6492]

So much amazing information here. I will have to listen to it again to grasp more of the details. Craig does so well explaining the science side of things. I love all your books I have and just got my PSMF book last week. Looking forward to implementing that more too. Thank you for all you both do...for us!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you!!

[@MyMontana52]

This is so very helpful. I’ve been frustrated because I can’t seem to be able to get my Glucose under 100. I did a 84-hr water fast last week and got my Glucose done to 80’s and finally down to 6073, but once I started eating Keto & PSMF, my Insulin is back to 143 today. I went on You Tube to try to get answers and watched this video. I think I know now what direction to go. I am a 69 yr old female and am 230 lbs. (My highest was 287) My goal is 160 for now. I have such a hard time losing and now I understand the main reason why. My sister is around 340 lbs (3 years older than I) and her Glucose stays around 85. I haven’t understood how this can be when she is around 100 lbs more than I. She is so resistant to weight loss, as well. She gets so discouraged as to what to do to lose the weight. I try so hard DAILY to study & search to find the answer for us both.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Glad to help! :)

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesome!!

[@nataliajimenez1870]

Everybody has a different body so the same plan doesn't work for everybody. One obvious thing is that it is not sustainable to go in extended fasts as the main way to lose weight because you are going to gain it all back when you start to eat again. It's better to follow a program that would be sustainable on the long term. Since fasts seem to work for you, try maintaining just a narrow eating window daily, no more than 6 hours. Then make a conscious effort to do at least 10000 steps a day. Also add strength training, particularly during your PSMF days. You can start with something as simple as using an exercise bike that has resistance bands so you have to make more of an effort to pedal and are building muscle mass. You can also follow videos in which exercises are done with resistance bands. You don't need to work out like a maniac because you don't want to injure yourself

[@sunnyBLR]

Same thing happened to me. fasting for 24 hr+ is the only way to bring down my number to 70s-80s on keto. Your BG shot up even with PSMF? You can't be fasting all the time to bring down BG. what is the new direction you are taking?

[@kaywaddell9892]

I'm having to come to terms with how strong the insulin resistance is in my body. Hard to hear/read comments of people concerned that their glucose is in the 90s in the morning and I have to water fast 4 days to get to 104. I'm active and have switched to high fat carnivore. Going to switch up again now because even doing that lowest bg in the morning got to 117. Trying to have more patience with myself but it's been 2yrs now and I just want to reach my goal.

[@linda7345n]

That was absolutely the most comprehensive and understandable explanation of what this mystery thing called "Insulin Resistance" is. Yes, I did get lost at some of the terms; but I did get a good understanding of what this thing is. I will rewatch several times. I have subscribed and am so glad YT recommended your video. Thank you so much for this video!

[@MariaEmmerich]

You are so welcome, Linda!

[@Indieauguste]

@@MariaEmmerichYou both are amazing without mincing words. I learnt a lot. Thanks!

[@saraklotz7155]

Thank you so much for helping diabetics with this information. I agreed with everything you are saying. Really once again thanks a million!

[@Puppykittycat]

Thank you both for this! I have come a long way since starting keto in 2018 - and made all the mistakes - until I found y'all!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Wonderful! Thank you so much! 💖💖💖💖

[@Darlene187]

I am new to this Keto lifestyle. Fifteen years ago I learned of the ketogenic diet as my son who was 11 at the time started having seizures. I considered the diet for him but ended up going with medications to control his seizures. I have realized that I am insulinate resistant and have realized my need to go on a strict healthy ketogenic diet. I have sooooo much to learn!! !!Thank you for helping me learn more of what I need to know

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesome! Glad this helped. :)

[@elizabethfarnsworth7090]

So glad to have found you folks! I knew high fat keto didn't make sense. Thank you both so much! I did your psmf calculator. Thank you for that also. Lol I'm not sure I can consume that much protein but look forward to trying. I know you have just changed my life, my journey for the better. Keto helped me lose 69 pounds with struggles, plateaus and muscle loss over several years. Your plan makes sense to my very bones. I 'm so excited. ❤

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks for watching!

[@elizabetha2056]

Thank You! I can NOT fast anymore. Its too hard. My life is hectic. PSMF has saved the day! God Bless from MN

[@jennyrodriguez3717]

Wow!!!! You have been teaching me for 12 years now! I love learning from you both! I love watching myself heal after doing exactly what you say. I am the evidence that you're absolutely correct in the science. I especially love the weight lifting science info because my hubby & I have been doing that over a year now & have been amazed at the results & the better autophagy! We stopped long term fasting years ago too! We still do 16-18 hour fasts after dinner. Thank you so very much for giving of your time researching & teaching! It is very much appreciated! You are both loved tremendously!! (Your sweet boys too, of course!❤️) ☺️

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you so much! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@craigemmerich]

Thanks!

[@debbieinitaly]

Thank you for sharing. Encouraging and helpful to hear ppls stories of what works and how to get past plateaus. We forget she much too soon.

[@roastedchickenbreast]

So 16 to 18 hour fast after dinner is good?

[@edytalapsley7382]

Dear Maria and Craig, thank you very much for another very informative video. I am a living example that your approach to Keto is the correct one if weight loss is a goal. I started incorporate your approach and weight just melted away 😊 apart from that I am feeling much better and energetic eating higher protein . High fat only made me feel lethargic and gain weight. So once again thank you so much for everything you are doing ❤

[@craigemmerich]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Okie343]

Edyta, I was doing the same thing and eating too much fat. Instead of burning my body fat, I was burning dietary fat.

[@sforsythe9651]

I am beyond grateful to have found you two! I have been wanting this explanation & information for months. I am one of those led astray by Dr. Bright’s recommendation to increase butter. My fat cells have been loving this and now I have more fat around my middle & thighs than ever before 😡

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks for watching!

[@craigemmerich]

Unfortunately, people with low personal fat threshold are being hurt by that kind of advise. :(

[@tuxedoneko9837]

Wow, this is great information. I will implement this along with my fitness routine.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mycupoverflows7811]

Really appreciate all your work on this topic. I've been doing carnivore for 2 months and although I've gotten a lot of beautiful body recomposition, the scale is really slow. I'm now trying this PSMF, and I'm really excited to see how it works. 😊

[@MariaEmmerich]

Way to go!

[@lisabeautyskindeep]

what is PSMF?

[@mycupoverflows7811]

@@lisabeautyskindeep protein sparing modified fast

[@aarifaamos]

@@mycupoverflows7811 how do you do it?

[@jmac6t7]

Brilliant Video, guys.!!! This explanation is the most comprehensive, compelling + logical that I have ever listened to regarding FAT LOSS.! I've been adding 4x tablespoons of Beef Tallow to my daily Beef meals + wondering why I haven't been losing weight.! I basically was led to believe, by numerous "online experts" that the more "good" fats I eat the better for weight loss.! I'm gonna incorporate your recommendations immediately, at my very next meal.!!! So, I'm gonna drop that Beef Tallow straight back down to 1x tbsp a day + see how that goes. Thanks so much, guys.! 🙂

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you!!

[@EEEBA1]

Any updates? Thank you.

[@jmac6t7]

@@EEEBA1 Too early to know yet but I'm feeling more comfortable + happy + normal for now just adding 1-2 tbsp of Beef Tallow to my daily OMAD meals rather than the 4 tbsp that I used to add because I thought it was IMPORTANT to get my FAT consumption as high as possible... we'll see how things are going in another month or so's time....

[@EEEBA1]

@@jmac6t7 I see... I'm in the exact same situation. My fatloss completely stopped almost 10 months ago and I kept adding more and more fat in fact I just got some 40/60 ground beef (40% fat 60% lean) in the hope to increase my fat intake even more thinking I'm not losing fat because I'm not comsiming enough fat... So much info out there it's making it harder to figure out.

[@marykayososki8982]

I think I just received the piece to the missing puzzle!!! Couldn’t lose weight.... was eating way too much fat! Thank you so much

[@MariaEmmerich]

YES!!! Your welcome! 😊

[@5188toy]

@@MariaEmmerich message is really not clear. So, is eating too much fat stopping fat loss? Eating too much protein stopping fat loss? Is fasting too long stopping fat loss? Again, what to do to be more insulin sensitive?

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

Reduce fats yes

[@MariaEmmerich]

Eating too much fat will slow fat loss. Eating more protein will help with fat loss if combined with lowering fat (protein is very satiating).

[@bo-xk9ki]

Thank you. Now I know why my fasting inulin is 11 after being 70/30 carnivore for 11 months (and gained 5 lbs of fat).

[@MariaEmmerich]

Sorry to hear that. Eat leaner cuts and prioritize protein to lose body fat and see your insulin come down. :)

[@bo-xk9ki]

@@MariaEmmerich thank you Maria! Ive been using your calculator for weight loss (not PSMF). Down 1.5 lbs the first day and now holding. Am interested to see where this goes.

[@2painfull]

I've listened to this three times now. Just to let it sink in. Good stuff.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks!

[@categ6394]

Thank you for explaining why I was only a tiny bit successful on Keto, despite being obsessive and not at all successful on ketovoire or extended fasting. Lost 70lbs on Dukan diet but stalled and fell off, better understanding of mechanisms now. Still unsure what the body does with excess proteins if there is ever any? Respect to you two and Dr Neiman!

[@MariaEmmerich]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@paulafernandes6875]

Its the belly fat that I've gained since being insulin resistant

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

Lower carbs and fats

[@valeriegriner5644]

Me, too...massive belly fat...key biomarker of Metabolic Syndrome. I'm on a Keto/Carnivore diet and working on the belly fat reduction.

[@MariaEmmerich]

We help with that all the time. Just use our macro calculator to get started. :)

[@denisekeary8229]

Thank you so much for all this information. Yeah, I'll definitely be watching the video again and taking notes, but already starting to understand what I'd been doing wasn't quite right. I'm starting to get it and excited about it.

[@MariaEmmerich]

You're welcome! Glad we could help :)

[@StormOracle]

Maria, I just found you when looking for a solution for hives due to high histamine. This makes so much sense. Keto has never worked for me and I'm wondering if this is why. I look forward to checking out your site.

[@dossegundos7145]

Nice explanation, I have a 23 BMI , now I get why my triglycerides are under 60 and my glucose was just over 100, not extreme low carb, maybe just under 60-70 grams and definitely over 120 grams of protein per day, I’ve been trying to build muscle, and definitely for my older age, fasting and no carbs has not worked to see gains just loose weight and muscle, even with limited or no more gains, I see a toned and better shaped body, I take creatine every day, if stop for a week my body gets thin and can’t do the same amount of reps and sets as hen I am taking it, and I eat a lot of animal protein and eggs.

[@suztr]

High cortisol in the morning, after fasting all night, is what causes insulin resistance and higher blood sugar. Type 1 diabetics call this “Dawn Response” and have to adjust their insulin intake to compensate

[@rinskeraphael8755]

Are cushing syndrome.

[@leslieg.3069]

I need to listen to this again & again. I've been eating keto & lost over 30lbs (yay!). Now I've found I CANNOT get rid of any more weight & I've STILL got more I must lose. It's so doggone frustrating. Not gonna quit though! I'm definitely missing something.

[@MariaEmmerich]

You’ve got this! Make sure you get your macros right 💪 You have a few options: Get them here for free: mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

[@tanyaburford8699]

This makes so much sense!! Thank you. 🙏

[@kaweka260]

I take in about 139 grams of protein and 149 grams of fat. My Tryglicerides were 130 last month down from 167. I will recheck but was surprised it was that high. At 14 lbs, lean muscle and 3% body fat.

[@craigemmerich]

Make sure to not drink coffee before the blood test and water only for 12-14 hours prior to the test. Coffee and caffeine can increase trigs.

[@arleneblackwood835]

Excellent teaching and learning!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤💪🥩💕💕💕

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you 🤗

[@PsychNurse.]

Thanks for the education. Subscribed and 👍👍

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you!!

[@islaCMacLeod]

This makes so much more sense and I'm really glad to hear it as I don't have a gallbladder and all this fat is very hard to digest without feeling sick. Thank you for explaining everything so well, really glad I found this channel.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks!!

[@elvetaverhoeve7633]

I've had the exact same problems for the past 2 years that I've been doing keto (without lasting weight loss). No gallbladder with 150 pounds to lose, everyone recommending more fat, and me feeling sick most of the time 😩

[@sandrawestley4193]

I agree I cannot eat loads of fat, I suffer from GERD and a hiatus hernia, and fat just aggravates the acid reflux.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

I did keto/very low carb for more than 10 years. Real food; not junk or replacements or substitutes. I healed my body in so many ways. I gut was so bad when I started that my doctor mentioned disability. No way without trying everything first. After 10 years, I started having high fasting glucose readings and gaining weight. After a year of this and tweaking and tweaking with no success, and feeling low energy, I reintroduced some carbs. Been rocking along for a couple years like this doing better than most but definitely not my optimal. I need a keto reboot. I feel best when on keto. Where do I start; which book or whatever? I did my macros on your site. Thank you!

[@MariaEmmerich]

I would get the Art of Fat Loss.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

@@MariaEmmerich on it. Thank you!!!

[@teresasanchez756]

Im type2 diabetes, clueless about keto. I try be open minded on new ideas. Thank U both for encouragement.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Our book Keto is great for getting started and understanding this lifestyle. amzn.to/2OkqIBE If you want to dive right in with recipes and meal plans, our Cleanse book is great! amzn.to/2JVi8WE 😊

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

Teresa you can and will cure yourself without medicine if you just stop eating carbs. It really is that easy and I wish you the best of luck.

[@tammylynn00]

Thank you for all you do to help the community! 💜

[@MariaEmmerich]

Our pleasure! ❤️

[@Kristin95762]

I've totally failed on carnivore because I was eating the fat and butter and fat gives me heartburn, but I kept trying. Plus, it didn't help me lose any weight. Now I'm thinking that all those carnivore/keto people telling you that if you can't lose weight or you have stalled, it's the sweetener you use. Can't possibly be the fat, right?

[@craigemmerich]

Soooo many people have this same experience unfortunately.

[@shamyrjohnson8834]

I'm on my 4th week and I have lost 20lbs. But I also have stopped snacking and drink plenty of water. I chew extra gum ALL DAY. It keeps me from snacking and only eating when I am hungry and I do high fat. I may cut it back after listening to this on the fat because I have atleast 60more pounds to lose. And I haven't added regular exercise yet.

[@craigemmerich]

@@shamyrjohnson8834 great job!

[@Raine278]

I’ve only just found you..... thank god! The way you explain is so easy to understand. Brilliant

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesome! Thank you! :)

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

A Sheryl Crow and Moby collaboration? I'm in! 😊 Aside from my joke, this explanation is the best I've ever heard for insulin resistance. #Gluconeogenesis

[@craigemmerich]

😆 thanks!

[@inmeditatewetrust]

😂 Can't unsee it now lol

[@katweaver3275]

you could also watch the interview they did with ted naiman,.. he says it fabulously..

[@TheThundercat718]

🤣🤣😊

[@ineedstuff8286]

i was laughing to myself at moby, but then i saw your comment :D, and had a good, hard, unoriginal laugh :D

[@christinaheltabbott7337]

Such an awesome video...its a video I come back to regularly to keep my mind sharp!!! Thank you Craig for all your expertise and knowledge!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesome, thank you!

[@user-qt6mm9gg5w]

"May have to watch it again..." I watched it three times and still only understood about 1/3 of what he said. I am so confused. I started Carnivore because my Dr put me on very low oxalates. ( And she was right. I don't seem to be able to digest oxalates. I just thought I had Candida. ) Until then I had no idea what an oxalate was. But I also have hypothyroid, low adrenals, fibromyalgia and hashimotos but have histamine reactions to the meds so I stopped taking them and was trying to heal on my own with Carnivore/High Fat. But I have put on so much weight with Hashimoto and Carnivore doesn't let me lose the unhealthy weight. I would like to do the protein fast you recommend but just one hamburger patty has 38 grams of fat so it seems I would have to starve to follow it. So confusing.

[@kellymcclurg5755]

Have you used the macro calculator on Maria's website? That will spell out where your #s should be! Make sure you set the activity to sedentary for fastest weightloss! It will also figure your macros for the PSMF days too! Also....Marias ebook The Art of Fat Loss has all the protein sparing recipes and meal plans so you can see that you can eat more than just 1 burger! Go to Maria Mind Body Health for the calculator and to order the protein sparing ebook I mentioned above! Good luck! 👍🏻

[@craigemmerich]

I talk about antinutrients in this presentation. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIS5qXpsg6h0eM0

[@maddisonbythesea3015]

You won't be eating burger patties on PSMF. You'll need leaner protein. Chicken breast, tuna, shrimp, non-fatty fish, etc...

[@user-qt6mm9gg5w]

@@kellymcclurg5755 Thank you.

[@ann7856]

What about Dr Boz. So much wrong information on internet. I’m so glad I do followed you ❤. Thank you

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you for watching! We do not agree with much Dr. Boz is putting out there. Science clearly points in another direction.

[@amberalexander2741]

This video is SO packed full of information. I listen to this over and over. I’m the 113lbs who had so many TTD signs. Then I got pregnant and was just a few “points” from Gestational diabetes !!!!! Just Crazy. Thank you both. ❤❤

[@craigemmerich]

Thanks!

[@julieb.8374]

You are both great. I’m the lean person your taking about… I am taking my health very serious at this point. Since the age of 25 I have been on medications for high blood pressure and never understood what to do except take the drugs prescribed like a robot. I’m taking about 20 supplements in capsule form and 2 in liquid form to help myself and of course eating keto. I am still going through trial and error but I know I’m on the right path. So I’m going to take your advice and increase my muscle. I can say my hair has been falling out over the past 8 years and since adding the right supplements it’s growing like crazy. I an happy to have found you. Thank you for the information…factual information that others need to hear about!!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you so much!! 😍

[@barb987]

Have you been able to gain weight? What changes did you make?

[@marcamp5450]

Please tell me what supplements you are taking for your hair?🙏. I have the same issue.

[@Lea31706]

I’m carnivore and have lost 55lbs doing height fat, but now I need to lose some more so found you guys x

[@MariaEmmerich]

I am so glad you're here :)

[@AliciaOutlaw-h5q]

Yall explain this so well!! Thank you for explaining PSMF and how that is more efficient for weight loss than 24 plus hours fast.

[@MariaEmmerich]

You are so welcome!

[@craigemmerich]

Thanks!

[@susy5155]

The information you share and your The Art of Fat Loss cookbook have been game changers for me! So grateful! I can’t wait for your next cookbook for kids. Really need help with this. Thank you!

[@craigemmerich]

Thanks!

[@teresasears2702]

Where did you get it? I looked on Amazon.

[@MariaEmmerich]

You can find it here: keto-adapted.com/product/the-art-of-fat-loss/ 💖💖💖💖

[@giamarie8416]

Omg thank you. I’m so grateful for discovering you on TT and then just hearing this explanation and the other about the keto food I was eating which isn’t a lot - I stopped when I slowly gained body fat and going thru menopause but now I understand what happened. I started natural stuff for menopause after 3 failed attempted w different types of HRT blah blah blah this will help me kick start leaning back out thank you❤

[@MariaEmmerich]

Many blessings to you ❤️

[@giamarie8416]

@@MariaEmmerich and thank you for you and your husband’s knowledge

[@cynthiagilbreth1352]

My goal is to be healthy, weight loss is just a part of keto. That being said, I agree with the high protein idea. Thanks for this video.

[@amyrose8451]

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for this explanation! I was about to start an extended fast but will now look into psmf instead! :)

[@MariaEmmerich]

Great!

[@laurieindelicato9209]

Such a great video and easy to understand Thank you

[@MariaEmmerich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kgoodnow-q3o]

I’ve been doing it wrong! Starting to actually understand the science now. Thank you so much!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Wonderful! :)

[@biddyde123]

Maria, I just want to tell you how much I have learned from you. I just tried the egg pudding and It’s sooo delicious. I Just ordered one of your cook books. I’m going to start collecting them.

[@craigemmerich]

Thanks!

[@tanja_and_pets5004]

Thanks for this good explaination. Kind Regards from Germany

[@kurt886]

It's finally good to see that these people on this channel know what the hell their talking about. Not everyone who is overweight is insulin resistant. They just eat to much. Why would you go on a high fat keto diet when you have well over enough body fat to burn off? Excellent channel.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you! 😊

[@nanetteinusa6800]

This one is years old. But I just found you and am learning g so much good information from you and Craig. Thank you so much for having the courage to speak up against some big names in the carnivore. I listen to all the differing opinions and then make up my own mind. Thank you. I am so glad I found you.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nanetteinusa6800]

@@MariaEmmerich I started July 11, 2023 of this summer. I just know enough to be dangerous. When all my company clears our mid Oct, I’d like to join something. I feel I do need help and support. Thank you for any guidance you or someone in your group can give me.

[@barringtongreene8612]

Excellent explanation...and Ive watched Dr Eric Berg, the declathon dude and many more. Theyre all good, but you Sir, are the Gold Standard!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Wow, thanks! :)

[@ravenswoods177]

Everyone everywhere needs to hear this

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you so much!!

[@lisaleem9593]

Thank you. This is so helpful. I'm insulin resistant . Keto alone I dropped weight but lost a lot of muscle. My skin is so saggy it doesn't look good. Since started PSMF I think it's helping. I do light weights to help build my muscle back up.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you! We are glad that you're getting healthier!

[@lydiareyes7535]

I have too eat enough fat because if I don’t I will be constipated. Carnivore for almost 4 months. I eat 2 times a away 1 pound of ground and 12 eggs. I have not lose weight yet. I have 20 pounds to loose. I have fasted most of my 50 years of life. I believe my body is healing now. What advice you have for me?

[@MariaEmmerich]

You aren't losing weight because you are adding too much fat. First, get your macros right (be sure to read the notes at the top of the calculator) mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Next, your colon doesn't need fat to go poo. It needs sodium. Electrolytes are non-negotiable on a low carb diet: mariamindbodyhealth.com/how-to-balance-electrolytes/

[@harriscarol513]

Ooohhh good to know about electrolytes and BMs! I wish there was an easy electrolyte something to take that doesn’t taste like salt water. I tried LMNT, which did taste good, but my body held onto so much water with it. I gained 2 pounds every day I took it and my body swelled up so much I couldnt bend my fingers or knees! Is there a pill or some other suggestion? I take ozonated magnesium at night now and also have magnesium glycinate (but I’m not consistent with that) but I don’t do anything else. How do we know if it’s salt, magnesium or potassium we need?

[@teresaspensley5640]

Thank you so much for this info. You guys are amazing 🌟🙋🏻‍♀️🙏👍🏻💜🇬🇧

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks for watching!

[@herbalannie7707]

Wow just found you guys and needed this info bad. As a diabetic trying to do carnivore i was beginning to get convinced I needed more fat and less protein. Just made brown butter bites and have been putting butter in my coffee. I need to loose about 30#s. I have been taking an Ayurvedic herbal supplement with a good keto diet and run about 100 in the morning. Since doing carnivore in run 120 to 130. I sort of figured my body was adjusting, but was concerned I was eating too much protein. Thanks for this common sense explanation. You have a new subscriber!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks for watching and glad it was helpful :)

[@zenzenzenx]

Lots to unpack; watched and repeated at least 3 times, finally got it. The body plays a symphony between diet fuel (carbs, protein) and stored ones. What about protocol for losing visceral fat? I was 75kg, now down to seemingly stuck 64kg.

[@MariaEmmerich]

It's all about getting your macros right and prioritizing LEAN animal protein. I can calculate your custom macros and give dietary guidance for you: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/

[@mama_j5041]

I appreciate this information but I have questions. I did my macros through maria's website. It appears im only supposed to get around 1,300 calories a day. I have read that being in a calorie deficit for a long time (and it would need to be a long time for me since i have 200 pounds to lose) would eventually lower the metabolism to match the decreased fuel. How would living this way not eventually destroy my metabolism? I come from the world of Dr. Berry and it really didn't work for me, i overloaded on fats and gained weight on carnivore. I'm finally open to hearing the truth and using common sense to help me make better decisions. This makes sense other than my fear of harming my metabolism. Thanks!

[@MariaEmmerich]

To prevent metabolic adaptation we prioritize lean animal protein and leverage dietary fat. If you have proper macros that will not happen as long as you are not chronically under eating/going below those macro limits. To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

[@kimcates9434]

Thank you! I finally understand why my fasting blood sugars are high on keto. Also understand more regarding protein and fat! Thank you for your time and expertise!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Your welcome! 😊

[@projectqueen610]

This makes sense to me..also very encouraging rather than trying to force my blood sugar down.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful ❤️

[@jacqueline1752]

An excellent presentation which has helped me so much. I tried keto a few years ago and followed people suggesting bullet proof coffee, fat bombs, egg fast and extended fasting. I stuck to it for two months and never lost an inch… no wonder 😜 I’m back again on my doctors orders ( type twice diabetic) and listening to as many of your videos as I can. Thank you 🙏

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesome! :)

[@varnadorel]

Even if you eat a ketogenic diet, calories still matter.

[@linkes28]

Started with keto for a year now into carnivore for 8 months and have only lost 15kg!!!! NOW I KNOW WHY!!! too much friggin fat!! Thank you thank you

[@craigemmerich]

You will do great this way. Get your macros here: mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/

[@robgrantham911]

Great Video! I spent more than a year chasing high ketones on a high fat low carb diet.. I lost weight but felt not so great. Now upping protein and lowering fat im feeling much better. if you combine the advice of the Emmerichs with some form of resistance training you will be a very healthy individual. No more BPC chugging for me. Maria keep your content coming, its spot on.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesome! Thanks! :)

[@jersonsoledad2640]

I can watch over and over. I never get tired of it, because I tend to grasp the information more and more as I live out the results. Excellent! Thank you for doing these videos. You guys are saving lives ❤ God bless you and your family 🙏

[@MariaEmmerich]

You made my day!

[@pamelamcneilly4690]

This is so critically important - thank you for sharing it! I'm going to have to listen again, but it just makes so much sense (PMSF)!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@van123446]

It's very obvious you two are here to help. I love it. thank you. A suggestion would be to have a friendly discussion debate say with Dr. Boz or one of paleoketogenic folks from Hungary. It would be fascinating to witness that discussion. Best to you both.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you! :)

[@joikanani]

Mahalo for the explanation on morning glucose levels. I had never heard it explained like that before and it makes so much sense. It’s just further proof that I am on the right path. I have much fat to lose and it is really stubborn (I’ve gained and lost and gained even more over 23 years) so I know it will take some time.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Good job! You got this! 💖💖💖💖

[@lifestationexpresslinda9425]

This was extremely helpful! I will watch again. Need more information. I'm seeing the mistakes I've been making on this journey to health. Thank you so much!

[@MariaEmmerich]

I'm glad this helps :)