I'm gonna get in trouble for this

[@metaspherz]

I've been saying that I'm on a Keto-friendly diet. I'm a T2 diabetic, so as long as my blood glucose remains around the 100 mark and I keep losing weight toward my intended goal of 190 lbs (-25 lbs so far, with 20 lbs to go ), I will call the diet a success. Otherwise, I couldn't care less about the Ketone exact count. I must be doing something correctly! And that's what keeps me motivated...not obsessing about Ketone numbers. However, I am glad that channels like this exist to educate me as needed! Thanks!

[@ianstuart5660]

Very much agree about the numbers. How you feel and to a lesser degree, look, is what's important!

[@deliahdykes7824]

I just found Dr. Boz a month ago. Wish I knew her routine sooner. I am will be 76 this month. Have been T2 many years. Through low carb and intermittent fasting I lost my weight (70 lbs) and am truely diet controlled. Ketovore almost 2 years now. But I hadn't been able to get my fasting sugars down (still insulin resistant). I am now working Dr. Boz's program and my morning glucose levels are dropping and I am becoming more ketone flexible. Just sharing my experience. Hope yours is great.

[@sandmanbub]

Keto's not a short term wonder diet, it's a lifestyle. Been eating a high animal protein, high animal fat diet for 2 years and have been building lean, hard muscle. It's awesome. With fasting boosting my HGH when I'm sleeping, there's much better results than I've seen before.

[@ianstuart5660]

Awesome, big congrats!

[@YarnKilla54]

AMEN! If you’re not producing ketones you’re def not keto! 🙌

[@susieque5030]

@41:26my kidney function was stage 3, eGFR 31When I went Keto my kidney function is now EGFR 68 which is normal for my age

[@tomk951]

I had a similar response. Since following Dr. Boz mine went from 59 to 69! I’m 71. Best wishes on your journey, Susie 45:35

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

Mine is currently 57 and I'm scared. How long did it take for your levels to rise and do you ever cheat or even use no carb artificial sweetener substitutes?

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

@@tomk951 asking you the same question I asked the person above, how long did that take as I'm at 57 right now. I've been off and on ketosis and I'm actually at a really good weight currently but I cheat probably twice a week. Do you ever cheat and I sometimes use no carb artificial sweetener stuff like an energy drink. Do you ever do that or is it just strict no processed anything even though I'm standing under 20 carbs when I use the artificial sweetener stuff it kind of could go against what she is preaching I think, thanks

[@maryardussi2738]

“That really improved my behavior” - I love it!💕

[@jvsaints3028]

I have been "following" keto for over a year. I cannot say I have been successful with my weight loss yet but I will get there. I am a 70 year old female and most recent A1C changed from 5.8 to 5.6 on my recent well-check. I must say I think it is because I pay attention to sugar and carb reduction. I plan on weight reduction in the near future. This way of life works.

[@awalk5177]

I am also 70 years old and my weight loss seemed to stick. I was also following Keto, have just tried the 72 hour sardine challenge and lost 3.5 kilos. It is basically ZERO carbs for 72 hours only eating sardines and I was not hungry. That is 7.7lbs. It is worth a try. My A1c also dropped from 7.7 to 5.8. Still some way to go, but I hope this is a kickstart. If I stick again I will hit the sardines again.

[@kenadams5504]

@@awalk5177 how many tins of sardines (per day ) is allowed ?

[@awalk5177]

@@kenadams5504 In the video she says you can eat as many as you want, no limit as you cannot eat many. I found I had 3 on the first day, 2 on the second, I was no longer feeling hungry, and only managed one on the third day. This is zero carbs and is quite remarkable. I drank a lot of water and coffee. I will definitely do it again. Glucose really dropped too.

[@CuriousCattery]

Have you tried ketovore?

[@awalk5177]

@@CuriousCattery Having read now the Ketovore, it is the same as Carnivore. Reduce glucose levels by limiting carbs and when you eat to keep in keto. Carnivore allows the same vegetables and fruits as it is all based on low carb. These are just the Adkins diet as published in 1990's reborn with different names.

[@Meathead-10810]

I don't care to measure ketones or anything really, I just eat zero carbs and all meat for the health benefits :)

[@afarra777]

I wish there's summary 5 minutes version of this 53 minutes video...

[@awalk5177]

I agree 53 minutes is too long for a youtube video that is not a movie. 10 minutes duration is about ideal. Those of us outside of USA know nothing about the Super Bowl. Sorry but I was exasperated after 5 minutes .

[@junehodsdon8037]

Just speed time x 2

[@wildherre]

I agree, she is unwatchable...

[@awalk5177]

@@junehodsdon8037 That would still be 26 minutes to say what could be said in 10 minutes.

[@LauraB.335]

@@awalk5177 - and there are many in the USA who don’t care about the Super Bowl, such as my husband and myself.

[@karenbuchert3377]

Great video!! Sweet poem; very darling!!! Thanks, Dr Boz!!

[@leonardmilcin7798]

Yeah... I had a person come to me and say they are on keto diet and it took them two months to start producing ketones. I said "No sir, a human cannot store more than couple of days of carbs. If you are not eating carbs your body has no choice but to start producing ketones. If your car kept functioning every day even though you did not put any fuel in it your first thought would be that somebody is putting fuel without your knowledge, not that your car is somehow different from every other car and can function without fuel."

[@Back2SquareOne]

This is not technically correct. The body has the ability to create carbs. Your body needs a small amount of carbs for certain bodily processes. Fortunately, if you have a functioning liver, you can produce all the carbs you need. That is why you don't have to eat carbs, because you can make them.

[@scott-unretiredcarnivore]

You are partly correct. The body can make plenty of glucose with no carbs. I have been keto for three years and carnivore for six months. I have had glucose rise to almost 300 ,after a 48 hour fast and 100% carnivore prior, during vigorous exercise. If someone is under stress with high cortisol even fasting glucose rises and ketones are blocked. 32:19

[@lauramauri7399]

Thank you Dr. Boz! I really appreciate you putting out these videos and the details are great!

[@maureengreen8240]

Now I found you... I am binging. May I PLEASE join your trails. I am a vit D seeker! I am uber flouritoxic. I am new to Dr.Boz and need to learn everything I posssbly can from you because I have already learned information I really have needed. You are answering questions I did not even know I should ask!

[@leslieaharden6183]

Love Ode To A Mitochondria!❤

[@user-tv4oc5ox9h]

AMEN!!!! I joined a community that another Keto person runs and left after a week or so. The people are negative, they hand out excuses for why you aren't losing weight and making Ketones. They try to tell you it's okay and trust the process. BS! I went Carnivore to burn ketones and lose weight, not to hear excuses why it doesn't work right away. YOUR methods are working for me. YOU ARE CORRECT! They are wrong! They can stick it!

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

I always laugh when my clients say "I pretty much already eat Keto'!

[@mistydorsey9224]

My numbers are actually pretty good. BS 75-100. Ketones 1-4 through the day. Still not losing weight. Carbs are under 20. Usually under 15. Trying to just trust in the process, but I have actually gained a few lately. Trying to tweak a few things and tighten up my window. I do fast and lose, but regain within a few days. I still have plenty to lose 40+. Haven’t lost anything since the fall. Been doing some form of low carb since 2019. Been in ketosis since July. Initially lost 15. I usually lose better in the spring/summer. Vit D? Longer days? Hoping I’m healing and about to start releasing extra weight.

[@Eat_Some_More]

If you’re in Ketosis then you eat less as you’re not hungry. Don’t force the extra food in, eat when hungry and don’t eat if your not.

[@couturedeana]

I’m not losing any weight. I spent all this money on ‘keto’ food and equipment and it’s not working for me. I am so sick and tired of trying. I really believed that this time it would work. What am I going to do with all these sardines?

[@mistydorsey9224]

@@couturedeana how long have you been doing keto? And are there other things improving?

[@Eat_Some_More]

@@couturedeana what Keto food and equipment? Just eat any meat, eggs, butter and green veg/salads!!! You actually just cutting out high carb foods and processed foods out that’s all….

[@Eat_Some_More]

@@couturedeana I don’t eat sardines as I don’t like them, eat foods you like!

[@lauramauri7399]

I have my morning coffee with heavy whipping cream and MCT oil and then I went for a 3.5 mile walk then I checked my blood and my glucose was 95 and my ketones was .5 I have been doing keto for a few weeks.last night before bed my glucose was 86 and ketones were .2

[@Mimi_745]

Watching this in April. I am an insulin dependent diabetic and I have Parkinson’s. My c peptide was 0.3 so I make very little insulin. But I am very insulin resistant. I am starting the ketogenic lifestyle again. I decided to start with sardines. I started doing glutathione and NAD supplements about two weeks ago. My tremors have almost disappeared, to the point that sometimes I totally forget my sinemet. I might take it once a day, prn. I firmly believe that keto will help my Parkinson’s even more than the nad. My problem is weaning off most of my insulin. I know I have to have insulin even if my blood sugars are good. I hope to totally stop fast acting insulin and cut way down on long acting. So tomorrow I start sardines and charting my blood sugar and ketones.

[@PeterBondeVillain]

How did it go? :)

[@DLynne222]

I am not in ketosis. I thought I was. I've been eating keto or even carnivore with well under 20 carbs for 3 months and can't lose weight. So I started watching your videos. I'm eating about 1200-1800 kcals (70% or more fat) in my 6-7 hour window. (I use an app to record what I eat, and it shows the calories, though I'm trying to not go by calories). I even did the sardine fast and still didn't lose weight. So I ordered the KetoMojo and now everyday when I get up my glucose is 101 to 126 and my ketones are 0.1 to 0.5, so no ketosis for me. How can that be? Oh, maybe it's because I've been under a tremendous stress since December that culminated with my brother dying last week!! So I ordered your books, and I'm trying to psych myself up for fasting. Maybe when I can read the books, maybe then I'll learn something that might change things.

[@bluewaters3100]

I have been in that stress zone before. I seriously do not know how I got through it. I would tell you that asking people for help when needed is a good step for reducing stress. The other is spiritual. Listen to music that makes you happy. I actually kistened to music with my phone and earbuds almost all day. Prayer or meditation along with deep breathing exercises will also keep your cortisol levels down. I think you will find that this will help in raising your ketones. I would also be patting myself on the back for staying on the plan for three months. Congratulate yourself for getting started and sticking to it. I am impressed! Losing a sibling is a big loss. I know. Keep up the good work...

[@nancycy9039]

Sounds like you are pushing things way too fast. If you are reading the books, you will know that you are not ready to do a sardine fast if your eating window is only down to 7 hours. See the Keto Continuum stages. After successfully moving to an 8 hour eating window (for weeks) one must cut that down to 4 hours for several weeks, then gradually down to one hour for several weeks, then move the one hour to middle of the day and stay there for several weeks (or 8). All of this is before even trying a 36 hour fast! and the sardine fast is to be after all this is successfully completed. All of the above is my understanding from reading Keto Continuum and watching the videos. The keto continuum workbook then walks you through all these steps with places to record your progress and what to do if stalled. Good luck and health to you. It took a long time for us to get unhealthy and the body is not going to completely reverse course in only a few months. 🤗

[@Koolaukoa]

Hi stress, high cortisol periods make it very difficult to stay in ketosis. You may need to postpone your keto journey until you are less stressed. Eliminating carbs when you are not adapted can be detrimental long term.

[@ianstuart5660]

Stress can absolutely prevent any weight loss!

[@ianstuart5660]

@nancycy9039 For sure but people want quick results and then lose patience!

[@shelahogletree7711]

Y’all the keto mojo test strips come in individual packets that are unbelievably difficult to tear open and when you get them open the test strip is stuck down inside. I thought people were being stupid but nope those little packets are ridiculous! I would cut them all open and store them in the bottle I got from Walmart otherwise, carry scissors everywhere.

[@DoctorBoz]

Yep. Same. I cut them all too

[@davidadcock3382]

@@DoctorBoz Sadly My Father died of kidney failure and he was a farmer also. We went to the Mayo clinic on my Honeymoon in 1972 after Our wedding to be be with my father. He was on a Dialysis machine for 14 years and died in 1987 at the age of 57. I am also a Farmer and I know his problems where from not being safe when he used pesticides. Pesticides in those day were very toxic. Take Care.

[@Stuart.Branson.]

Yes it's totally insane - what we call Ketosis is just the natural state that humans should live in but unfortunately after breast feeding most people are never in this state ever again as long as they live - or don't as is the case nowadays

[@tearose3763]

I heard about the cowboy sauna, get in the hot sunny car ( no engine) roll up the windows and this hot car effect will be like a sauna.

[@denniswilliamson6899]

Thank you Dr Annette Bosworth and Happy Valentine’s Day! I have been following you one year less than Dr Ford Brewer MD MPH: it’s the fifth year of you. Apparently, you have others who follow him… . He cannot escape your influence! 😎👍🛴🎵

[@HammyGirl999]

She did say her thesis statement right away: “If you are not making ketones, you are not doing the ketogenic diet.”

[@patriceferguson7340]

Problem with that statement is you may eat carnivore and still not be ketogenic some people like me that have autoantibodies against their insulin causing insulin resistance will never get ketones because the insulin they make cannot unlock and use fat. IAS. I do carnivorous diet because I have those issues and if I eat carbohydrates an hour later it creates seizures. Do to delayed over shooting of insulin from my pancreas to overcome even the smallest amount of carbs. Yet I don’t get ketones as long as fats are blocked due to insulin resistance. My body makes loads of insulin it can’t effectively use. But the only way to stay out of seizures and severe hypoglycemia is not to eat any carbs. As a kid I was drugged to the moon on anti seizure medication before they placed me on Akins diet.

[@vickicarsrud2577]

Loved your Ode to Mitochondria!!

[@renee9844]

Finally peed a purple 😂 so exciting to know I’m actually in ketosis. Was wondering why I wasn’t losing weight 🤦🏻‍♀️ I only thought I was doing it right!

[@brendaseager7371]

I didn’t know this was how you found that you were in ketosis. I am new to this and it is confusing, so much to watch for.

[@leonardmilcin7798]

@@brendaseager7371 "peed purple" refers to the ketone test strip. It turns purple when you pee on it while you are in ketosis. It is the fastest and cheapest way to test if you are in ketosis and I would say most people don't need anything more than it. The precision of ketone measurements does not matter. The important fact is that you are producing enough ketones to turn your test strip purple. One caveat is that after some time in ketosis your body starts being a bit more efficient with ketones and will expel less of them through urine. And this means the test strip will be less purple even at the same blood ketone levels. But that's just fine, don't worry about it.

[@celestebinus6142]

​@@leonardmilcin7798, thank you so much for your great explanation! Would you mind saying what you were eating to get to that state? Thanks for your help😊

[@leonardmilcin7798]

@@celestebinus6142 I love to cook but I also have a busy job and I have to be efficient with it. Rather than fail because of lack of time or ability to focus, for the first two weeks I have ordered boxed keto diet. I did this so that I could focus staying productive while in transition without constantly thinking about food, doing groceries, etc. It was actually pretty good idea. I mean, the food was awful but there were some good ones that I photographed, made notes and learned to make properly on my own. One good thing about food in boxes is that the calories are pretty carefully calculated so that I had nice steady daily weight loss, much nicer that I ever managed to do on my own. Nice steady daily calories help a lot in managing cravings. I also was already on 20/4 intermittent fasting regime which means I pretty much ate everything in one go, sometimes splitting it into two and give myself a bit of time in between. Later I learned enough recipes to cook on my own and have enough variety to stick to it. Now I am going on and off keto periodically. I will stay for a month in ketosis and then I will stay off ketosis for a month but still without overindulging carbs. I do this primarily because I can never completely forget about all the fantastic food I love to make. It is easier to stay in keto knowing there is going to be a break. It lets me eat fruit and vegetables from time to time. I also do this to improve my metabolic flexibility -- going on and off is more beneficial than just staying in ketosis all the time.

[@celestebinus6142]

@@leonardmilcin7798 , oh my goodness! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. That's amazing!! Great information, I really appreciate it. And I'm sure it will help others as well. Sometimes we learn way more on the comments section... Thanks again😊👍

[@wilfredoriverajr.]

i have a paperback copy of dr. Atkins i got from my mom from the early 80's.this is how you do it

[@debbiebaker5569]

Dr Boz. Glad I found you!💕 I’m 70 yrs old, I've been Carnivore since Aug 25th 2023. Recent blood work says keytones are 14. 😳 is that okay? I've lost 25 lbs but want much more. It seems high based on ketone results you shared.

[@tim1398]

My aunt put my uncle with Parkinsons on a vegetarian diet. Not only did he become so thin (he had always been lean and fit) but it hasn't helped his Parkinson's.

[@ianstuart5660]

Way too nutrient deficient!

[@daleval2182]

He is burning carbs feed him plain fish, butter ,eggs, bacon and act fast

[@sandrawestley4193]

Protein and animal fats are needed, without good protein you just lose all you muscles, not carbohydrates. My mother in law lost loads of weight, doctor said feed her eggs cream full cream milk, lots of egg custards, and meats she could chew fish and chicken, chicken broth is good, make chicken soup with a whole chicken the jelly from the chicken carcass is so good and nutritious for us.

[@nancycy9039]

Dr Boz: please, please, please find someone to assist you with the tech pieces during the live (as MANY KZbinrs do) and try really hard to stop talking to yourself and getting distracted from your main message during the live. It is excruciating to try to follow along. I mean this kindly and I follow you, have read the book, am having success at 74, and support your mission. If I had not been reading and studying also, I would never have understood your message. It is extraordinarily difficult to follow someone else’s stream of consciousness. Sending love - and best of luck at KetoCon! 🤗❤️

[@Akresq777]

I agree. She's hard to watch now. I'm also put off by the slurping and lip smacking when she's pushing her latest product. What could be a 20 minute informational video is now almost an hour.

[@imjoeimjoe]

Yeah I don't care what you ate for the Superbowl or if Tom Brady was playing. You need to get more to the point and make shorter videos, like Dr Berg for example, straight to the point and learn more in 5 minutes than an hour of rambling. Sorry but if you are going to challenge the other Keto Gurus, then you better spit it out.

[@kprime7563]

Of course, to each his own. I love listening to her ramble though the hour. It makes me know that she is one of us; humans with all our foils. She has obviously put in the time and effort to be a high end professional in her work. However, she still lives in the same world we all live in. And, she faces the same realities and struggles. If you just want to listen to another stamped out medical book, discourse or outline, well they are a dime a dozen. Buy yourself a small library and be happy. 😀🙃😊

[@DeehH7]

Excellent clarity. Thank you.

[@jscomaha]

I met you at The Omaha Summit. I LOVE your poem! I love you!

[@seemachauhan5261]

I am a 68-year-old person, vegetarian, and do not eat eggs as well. What will replace the sardines

[@Gingerinthesouth]

Will the keto guide be back in stock soon thanks for showing this kit I want to get for hubby 😂

[@ChristinaSmith-i9y]

Need comment… I drink butter coffee (2) upon rising… then I count 6-8 hours ( 2 or 4 pm) = my second meal. Then nothing… is that how I’m supposed to do it? ( First part continuum) or is it best to cut the fat in my coffee and eat break ( eggs /bacon) at 8 am… and dinner at 4? ( Im so addicted to my coffee … there is more keto stuff in it than butter- bit of chow and stevia with the butter) What would Dr Boz say?

[@gregwilkin6565]

Thank you for sharing. :)

[@armyvet1997]

Constantly at burning Ketones and blood sugar in the 80’s and still not losing weight. What am I doing wrong?

[@LaurieR2255]

I started watching Dr.Boz two weeks ago and ordered her recent books. I can't watch any more and haven't opened the Amazon Box. I feel like compared to Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Mindy Pelz, and all the guests Dr. Rangan Chatterjee has on, this Doc rambles in her thoughts and stories, and never really tells me anything. Plus, she is so extreme .."eat only sardines for a week. Fast 72 hours once a week ...even if you look like a Barbie Doll.".

[@r.r.8876]

Maybe i missed it, but you drank ketones to get them in the bloodstream at the beginning going from 2 to 8 over the course of the stream, but we say if you arent producing them we arent in ketosis(agreed). What is the purpose of drinking them wont we just pass them, just because they are in circulation doesnt mean we are using them right? Its not our body producing them out of need. Does ingesting the ketones just promote our bodies to produce them? like a jump start? thanks

[@tim1398]

Oofta. Haven't heard that since my grandmother from the SW MN area passed away.

[@YamatoForever]

Hard to understand why people think they're on a keto diet and aren't producing ketones. it's like being on the carnivore diet and not eat meat. BTW metabolic adaptation is real.

[@kprime7563]

Loved the Ode.

[@gunnelinvage2488]

I find that I have to be super carefull with my carbs, if I want to get enough vit C and eat other veggies than some leafy greens. I get constipated on low carb, and I guess it is because my fiber is too low. If I have some berries, I can't have vegetable pasta (Zuccini and bell pepper) with my mackerell without pasing 20 carbs. I can easely get my food down to 40 carbs, but I struggle to get to 20 carbs, without ending up being very low on calories, fiber and vit C. (I follow my nutrients on the Cronometer) There is no room for my kefir and prunes on 20 carbs. And sour crout is not a every day favourite, as I can't find it at my local supermarked. How do you recommend getting enough fiber and vitamin C on only 20 carbs a day? I plan to try the sardin fast, and I wonder if it is ok to add 60 grams of leafy greens, and psyllium seed husks to the sardin fast. (I do take Magnesium and apple cider vinegar).

[@jeanberg]

What about fiber, and feeding your gut bacteria? Wouldnt a keto diet lead to gut problems?

[@JediMyndTrick]

No. Its a transition but fiber is not all it’s cracked up to be. Look at butter or Dr Boz encourages chia seeds for “bulk.” I eat brown butter. It satiates (fat doesn’t raise BS) and keeps me regular.

[@andrewscott2398]

Does exercise such as walking or doing resistance training help with the production of KETONES???

[@glasssobright654]

Look up rucking (weighted backpack) I've been doing an hour a day or more and the results are awesome! Fast all day and sardines for dinner almost shredded at 53!

[@jacquelinesmit876]

please explain how to know if your body is using the ketones you take, as many stated that you can have high ketones in your blood but that does not mean that the body use them or even pie them out

[@petercyr3508]

Dont take them. Produce your own.

[@ruthketo3167]

I’m not understanding. We should have ketones to be in ketosis? I never have ketones unless I exercise. I’ve been OMAD for 6 years. 54 female 5’4” 150lbs. I eat 20-50 grams of non-processed carbs. Highest carb count is from berries.

[@KETO_DIET]

That great that you've done OMAD for 6 years.🏆👍‍ 🤔Most reliable way to measure ketone levels is with a blood ketone meter. You might have keytones at the bottom of the measurement scale.

[@ruthketo3167]

@@KETO_DIET i have a Keto Mojo. My ketones are normally around .5 or less, unless I fast for more than 48 hours or exercise then they will go as high as 2. Dr Boz makes it sound like they should always be 2 or higher. 🤔

[@KETO_DIET]

​@@ruthketo3167 Not sure if Dr Boz will respond here about this. I'm unsure on this ketone issue. Seems like you've had a great diet for the past 6 years. 👉 "According to a study reported in The Journal of Nutrition, MCT oils increased blood levels of ketones 18-fold after one hour of eating them" (ketologiccom)

[@libbytd9572]

@Ruth Keto, some people need to go lower than 20 carbs/day to achieve ketosis

[@ruthketo3167]

@@libbytd9572 .4 is a ketone reading. Doesn’t that mean I’m in ketosis? Maybe my body is really efficient with ketones?😬. I’d really like to understand what the difference is between .4 and 4 on the keto meter and what it means to your body. You can’t go as far on 1/4 tank of gas as a full one, but if you continually fill the tank you might! Or does the body want 4 all the time? Also what is the optimal range for ketones?

[@dianaBerrybanks1143]

I'm new to this. What is a good number of ketones to shoot for?

[@katewolfhill9910]

Is it expected ppl on long tern keto or carnavour stay showi gblood ketones ? Doest the body go back to glucose eventually via glucogenisis?

[@MooPup09]

Which pop-up sauna did you buy please? Thanks

[@ToriLynnH]

Okay, let's start: If I only eat meat and fat, why am I not losing weight? How are my keytones only pink and not purple?

[@patriceferguson7340]

How many times do you check your ketones during the day?

[@Liketolearn123]

I go off and on...I'm a horrible ketone maker. But I persevere. I any case, I like to check before I eat for the first time in the day, 2 hours after I eat, (to see how much I spike from a meal), and before I go to bed. Dr. Boz encourages us to check first thing in the morning but I find that to be depressing, which makes me give up, so I only do that like once a month. I do find that fasting has brought my morning sugars down... so less depressing!

[@urszulapiwowarczyk5962]

I do it only before first meal which is around mid day, as I do 18/6 fasting with 2 meals at 12 and just before 6 afternoon. I don't check ketones in the morning when cortisol is high, as that is when they are low. I am checking them at the end of the fasting time when body is fully awaken.

[@louferguson7048]

Can anyone elaborate a bit about the carnivores stalling due to lack of ketone production?

[@GypsyNana67]

Would love your kit but you I can’t get it in Canada.

[@eelko8154]

If I do Fasting/Keto. Everybody will noticed. I am breathing them out in huge quantities (that is the dark side of it). So i don't do it all the time.

[@sharonmedran6999]

Ok, remind me, someone, what this is telling me. My Glucose is mostly low, 70s to 80s. But ketones are very low. I weight train 2xweek and pilates 2xweek.

[@jimsgardenproject3507]

Unrelated question but can anyone including the doc answer this Question: female friend avoids/ limits sugar intake because doctor said that women who have gone through menopause can’t metabolize sugar as well anymore which can lead to developing diabetes. Any truth to this?? Just curious.

[@g0ssage]

The documentary “The Magic Pill” has an interesting segment about keto and kids

[@owlbestitching8839]

Isn’t it better to just allow your body to make ketones rather than adding them in. Wouldn’t that halt your body from needing to produce ketones naturally?

[@ericamalast9896]

Why do I feel extremely weak from lack of carbs when I lower my carbs and just get 20mgs a day. I shut down completely and no ketone are being produced. I feel like I'm about to die!!!

[@heidibishop6331]

Me too….

[@dmart339]

how can i contact you dr boz got questions about my lipid panel

[@stevenmedlock5551]

Is sardines and mustard sauce okay or maybe even sardines and tomato sauce

[@infinitetwinflame]

I’m sure this was said, but the ketones are made from stored body fat? Because who really cares about ketones unless ketones means less weight ? I’ve been trying to do this adaptation and gaining ugh

[@Jacque41941]

I disagree. I have type 2 diabetes and i am extremely insulin resistant. The first time i did a 40 hour fast i made the mistake of having a high carb meal. My blood sugar never got below 100 and and i was only in light nutritional ketosis by the end of it. Ketones at .7. Right now ive beem fasting for 20 hours and my ketones are only at .6 even though ive had nothing to eat or drink except water. This morning at 630 my blood sugar was 175. Thats just from the dawn effect. So you can eat keto and have low ketones. I assume as I progress and lose weight my ketones will get higher. I am down about 5 lbs this month.

[@LKN4WAR]

Is there a continuous keytone monitor device in existence? Like there are for BG.

[@debbiejohnson27]

Does it matter what type of sauna you use? Dry or steam?

[@hectorpalacios8598]

God bless you

[@JohnnyHughes1]

You absolutely need to be making ketones to be doing a ketogenic diet. You should certainly measure your glucose and ketones while you are figuring out what will work to keep you in ketosis. Once you can see you are staying in ketosis, you only need to measure if you stop getting results. I personally measure a couple times a week no matter what, but if you are getting results then that is fine.

[@JulieAnnStone]

I love using spreadsheets for documenting numbers. Do we get the free download on the website?

[@renee-claudetanguay9738]

Can you heal mitochondrial disease with fasting and keto?

[@kevinlindsay6813]

Just wondering Dr Boz what's your take on this Mitochondrial decoupling theory i have been reading about???

[@sharonhaddy4112]

What ketone and glucose monitors would you recommend?

[@aim_red]

I peed purple for 45 days, no weight loss.😢 I have 20-25 lbs to lose. Any input on why that might be?

[@jeanscurti5330]

Urine ketone strips are not reliable, particularly past the first two weeks. Switch to a blood urine ketone tester to accurately tack and make sure you are actually in ketosis. Also track your calories, if you are consuming too many calories, you won’t lose weight, even if you are in ketosis.

[@g0ssage]

Hi Dr. Boz, whatever happened to the MCT-BHB combo product? Will it be available again? Is there a substitute you can recommend? Thank you.

[@racheljohnson9724]

There was a patent issue and she had to stop selling that one.

[@silvijap7]

Dr. Boz, why would my ketones be 8.0 and blood glucose 40 if I attempt a longer fast (3 days, had to break it off)? I'm not diabetic.

[@annahaistings6056]

I heard it is your liver making glucose naturally, expect this to happen, don't worry. People often don't understand the body science biology, that's what is so interesting and fascinating. Doctor on these channels talk extensively about this, and to expect a rise in your bloods.

[@silvijap7]

@@annahaistings6056 no i mean, my glucose was way too low! 40 got me dizzy and weak and nauseous. Do you know why that happens?

[@nancycy9039]

@@silvijap7probably not enough salt!

[@JediMyndTrick]

Yes, salt! You need to keep your electrolytes balanced during long fasts. I use the dried lemon packet and pink salt. It staves off crashes and headaches, etc.

[@janeahrens572]

I haven’t watched all of your videos, but what do you recommend for leg and muscle cramp prevention?

[@mefirst4266]

NO ONE WILL ANSWER YOU HERE. ALL SHE WANTS IS MONEY FROM YOU.!!!

[@PeggySueUK]

@@mefirst4266 I just started watching her videos and she mentioned salt baths for magnesium like sea salt and the pink Himalayan salt as she herself suffered from leg cramps when she went Keto. Sorry, I do not know which video it was but I believe it was on insulin resistance as that is primarily what I am looking at. I Hope this helps you :)

[@lilymcnabb6621]

I drink some pickle juice. It is usually electrolytes. The pickles I use are kosher, less than 1% carb. It hasn't kicked me out of ketosis.

[@axelpool8776]

Where do iget a ketone monitor

[@DoctorBoz]

Bozmd.com Click on Dr Boz Favorites...

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Not just produce USE ketones Fat adapted Otherwise ur just hungry cuz not enough glucose made as locked up in fat cells

[@sylviaking8866]

If one is not producing ketones you will have no energy and feel tired on the keto diet. Means you're not cutting Carbs low enough.

[@renee-claudetanguay9738]

What if you have mitochondrial disfunction?

[@moiravanniekerk882]

When do you do the testing. What is the best time?

[@francesmarks9736]

Dr Boz I love love that poem it was so sweet Happy Valentines day

[@tonybrunetti]

Don't see the link for the spreadsheet for the Dr Boz ratio.

[@daleval2182]

I went under 20 carbs over a year to include calorie reduction, only lost 21 lbs in 400 days. C Mon man wtf. I 1meal a day , I'm prob not keto adapted, now I know

[@leslielucci3182]

Does the supplement raspberry ketones work?

[@nancycy9039]

John Ford’s question was “what DAY do you speak on at KetoCon?”

[@larryspeirs4137]

There was no end screen on replay???

[@keto4life458]

Where do you order the "pucker up"?

[@johnjtam]

I LOVE YOU

[@SuperDesignguy]

Been keto / carnivore for over a year. I just don't lose weight. I'm down to eating nothing but 1 steak, 5 turkey sausages, and butter. I fast on occasion but feel terrible when I do I have 50 lbs to lose. Its not working. Lol I don't know what to do anymore. Morning glucose is always in the 90s. If I could fast more I would but then when I eat I get terrible reflux. I also get cold easier when I fast. I think my metabolism is ruined at this point.

[@shelenecostello]

It may be that your body just needs more time to heal as you go along, than many others.

[@DoctorBoz]

Read or listen to ketoCONTIJUUM..

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Can u eat this all at once so u fast most the day and eat just once?

[@shelahogletree7711]

@goirishgo Try watching the Dr. Boz video on Sardines. The sardine challenge can kick you back into ketosis.

[@wayneherron2161]

@@shelahogletree7711 I tried just eating sardines, I only lasted 18 hours. *~* I like sardines, but the thought of only sardines got to me.

[@GrabEmByThePlushie]

My peetone strips don't work anymore.

[@miklossz]

I checked on urine test strips that the highest value for ketones is 150 mg/dl. If you manage to make 5 l of such concentrated urine a day, (I think that is close to impossible) you pee out 7.5 grams of ketones. Don't tell me that peeing out less than 7.5 grams of ketones is what causes weight loss.

[@winonabannon8556]

Oh no! The end screen didn't come up!

[@GypsyNana67]

Are 20carbs total carbs or net carbs?

[@Wildcat_Hellcat]

In a different video, she has mentioned that the '20 grams of carbs' are TOTAL carbs, so everything is counted, making it a lot more strict. It seems that the barrier to getting into ketosis can be a bit of a hurdle for many people, so she has to be strict with the numbers to allow that to happen. Good luck!

[@TiMalice2009]

I dunno, I’m losing weight on 100 net carbs and fasting.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@TiMalice2009 fasting is the key! U may need to tighten up carbs as u near ur GW tho

[@Mechamore]

@TiMalice2009 That is rare, I'm on a zero carb diet and been stalling for over a month now.

[@TMItulsa]

@@TiMalice2009 but are you producing ketones?

[@juliepoolie5494]

The link to The Keto Food guide goes to an error message.

[@ad6417]

McDougall says keto weight loss is caused by loss of appetite because of nausea from eating too much fat and meat.

[@Kahlua2U]

Anyone here know about extra carbs as "vegetable carbs" are allowable

[@kellyflynn467]

20 total carbs is 20 carbs total of any type. Non starchy green leafy veggies are lowest in carbs.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

She doesn’t allow vegs carbs Just total carbs, period.

[@jayhawkgirl5785]

Go Jayhawks!!❤

[@SajjadHussain-rv6bb]

Great

[@ToriLynnH]

It's only 4 o'clock