Low morning ketones | I was ready to quit

[@Lin87M]

I appreciate your honesty and being human. Give yourself grace.. Today is the anniversary of my mom/best friend going to heaven. I'm happy for her and sad for me. Today was my day of temptation. I have to admit. I heard your voice in my head telling me to keep going. Thank you. Dr. Boz

[@DoctorBoz]

Amen. Glad to have you on this journey… sorry that you had to let go of your mom too.

[@westfield90]

I lost my beautiful kind selfless mother 14 months ago and it’s been a struggle. I’m sorry you lost your wonderful mother too.

[@tlsthoughts]

May God continue to bless and strengthen you and your family.🙏♥️🙏♥️

[@InHisSservice]

sad with you

[@westfield90]

@@InHisSservice thank you

[@tenderisnight]

You're a huge inspiration and I can't thank you enough. I knew a lot of this but you put it all into context. You're the best!

[@wandalea9]

"I lied"--this cracked me up so much, I roared with laughter. You are so honest & refreshing--a total gem.

[@krysb.1060]

Doc, your struggles make it more real for us, if you did not struggle we would not listen so intently. These are the best teaching moments. Thanks much!

[@patvaughn9987]

Glad to see you’re just as prone to all or nothing thinking as many of the rest of us! My immediate thought about your body’s response was you just came off a week which was filled with stress and you were supplementing with a lot of exogenous ketones. So is it possible that the body has to readjust to not having a lot of supplementation? Furthermore, as we continue on this journey long term, the body adjusts to this new normal as we reach a healthy metabolic state. (Notice I didn’t say the weight number we think would be ideal.) I love that you’re honest and transparent with your viewers, keep teaching and sharing! It’s a gift God has called you to share with the world!

[@SCM1949]

Sorry your having a bad time, but you will most definitely bounce back. I just finished a 72 Hr sardine Fast. 1st day: 2.5 Ketones, 89 Glucose Dr Boz= 35 / 2nd day: 4.1 (K) 56 (G) Dr.Boz 13 / 3rd day: 5.3 (K) 80(G) 80 Dr.Boz 15. Feel great and will do it again 🎉

[@BeefNEggs057]

Wow great numbers. I’ve been struggling to keep my weight up (getting too skinny lol). Want to do this one because my ketones have stagnated doing the usual 2 meals a day. I’ve done 24 hr sardine fasts and they work great. 72hr is tough. Congratulations!

[@binbin9196]

I noticed a huge difference in my numbers when eating sardines.

[@binbin9196]

By the way your numbers are an inspiration. Mine are no where near that.

[@provost5752]

Sardine fast lol. If you're eating anything, guess what???? It's not a fast

[@Tutiwashername]

Mine may be too low. My GKI for 3 days have been 2.3 then 1.2 and 1.0. I guess I’ll see my last reading tomorrow!

[@RegGuheert1]

THANK YOU, Dr. Boz, for your honesty, your vulnerability, and your transparency! I know that is hard for anyone to do, but it is great for all of us to see! Please keep up the great work!

[@RaquelChris29]

You are so sweet! My life changed so much since I started following you! God bless you! 🥰

[@zs2mat]

Thanks Dr Boz. We pray for your needs. You are a guiding light for so many.

[@sdenomy04]

This was an amazing video. Thank you so much. It answered so many questions for me. One thing I love about you Dr. Boz is that you are real and have similar struggles to all of us.

[@msblueocean7533]

Hi Dr. Boz- I used to watch you religiously, I was living a keto life...and then the pandemic happened and my marriage was falling apart at the same time. In 2020 I looked great, but then I decided to try going vegetarian/vegan. Well, for my insulin resistance it wasn't that good...I ate way too many carbs and food became my go to comfort. Seriously, I was eating all the "good things" or so I thought..still using stevia, etc...but I got into the habit of making oatmeal cakes, even using gluten free flour....blah blah blah..suffice it to say my portion sizes of my "healthy" pasta were way too big...and even though I grow and can my own vegetables, I still managed to gain 50 lbs. Well, about 2 weeks ago I got a wake up call with my bloodwork. My cholesterol was 259 (I was always about 180) and my blood sugar glucose was 159! My A1c was still not prediabetic, or so my doc said (it was too close to the line for me)..so, since I am 64 years old, and now divorced, with a really disabled back (which doesn't stop my homesteading lifestyle) my fear drove me right back to keto, immediately! I ordered a new KetoMojo monitor and supplies since my old supplies expired and the new monitor is paired with my phone, which I love. On April 28 my glucose was 108 at 4:18 pm, and on May 1 my glucose was 109 at 9:47 am. Ok, that made me even more determined....and lo and behold this morning my glucose was 86!!! My ketones registered at .8, so I am in light ketosis and I am on my way! I have to change from my liquid vitamins, (specifically magnesium to sleep) and change all the things I have that have hidden carbs. That is a lot of things...even the "keto " friendly snacks are full of crap! Anyway, I managed to stop myself from becoming a diabetic (I was deluding myself that I was eating healthy! Nope...keto is the way for me. I was literally eating and feeling horrible, and I knew something was going on...in TWO weeks I have changed everything! It CAN be done!!! Now I have hope...I will be repeating my blood work in a few days and am optimistic. I again have direction and I have YOU! I am so happy that I am following you again, in two weeks I have totally changed my life. Thank You!🐱

[@susanfrary7424]

Thank you!! I'm 68 and struggling. I admire your ability to regrasp what your true goals are.

[@msblueocean7533]

@@susanfrary7424 I can't believe how well I'm doing. I was in 3.3 ketosis with a 73 blood sugar today. I have learned about what nuts I can eat, learned all about the Omega threes and sixes, learned about the terrible sugar substitutes. It's amazing what a change has occurred!

[@marykavanagh9792]

​@@msblueocean7533 Thank you for your post there! I can really relate. My working through COVID threw me off my established keto life style..... Really hard to kick start.

[@msblueocean7533]

@@marykavanagh9792 you can do it! I've already lost 16 pounds starting from April 24 so I'm sure you're going to follow. Kickstart it baby.🌱🌱💚💚

[@InisMoonlight]

Keto and IF lifestyle.. litterly changed my life, and my body achieved all goals. I am thrilled Dr. Boz has a video on her face changes. Had the same experience. 🥰

[@marymullaney86]

Appreciate your transparency. Helps me a lot .😊❤

[@eileenromps9266]

I started a MCT fast Sunday. 6 capsules 3x/day Monday 8am 94 / .4 = 234 dbr 8pm 82 / 1.3 = 63 dbr Tuesday 8am 78 / .9 = 86 dbr Sauna at 10am 10pm 70 / 2.3 = 29 no mct since noon 50 hours fasted Wednesday 8am 71 / 3.1 = 22 No mct since 12 yesterday 60 hours fasted Ketones beget ketones and love that MCT assistance!!!

[@allie9462]

wow impressive numbers it took me 72 hours dry fasting for 24 hours of it plus 3 hard workouts to finnaly get a DBR of 31 at the 72 hour mark. It was crazy that I had ketones on the floor I was like 95 glucose and .5 ketones till the last 10 hours when I got ketones up!

[@johnzimmerman6516]

I’m so glad you shared this. It helps me to understand what may be going on in my body also. I was discouraged that my Ketones were sometimes low in the morning. I’m going to try some 1-3 day fasts in the future. I’m also learning what types of food mess up my numbers. I love this journey. Thank you for all of the teaching and support you give! God bless

[@47Strong]

Doc you are a rockstar being so transparent about your data! I would not have such big cojones to own it all and share it like you do. More power to you! I appreciate your teachings very much. I am having no trouble staying super low carb though I do allow for my flaxseeds and chia seeds so I am not fiber free keto but I prioritize proteins and fats the most. I am keeping my fasts to 36 hrs twice a month for the time being. (True water fasts with caffeine only) like you, i find this type of fast meaningful from a mental and spiritual stand point. If I ever decide to do a 72hr at some point for the immune system benefits, I would definitely make it an mct and sardine challenge. I now eat sardines at least 3 times a week with just the juice and zest of a lime, and like it quite a lot. I always think to myself, here go Dr Boz’s sardines! :) Thanks again for all your teachings.

[@michaelbryant47]

This is my first Tuesday meeting, I will make many more. I'm new to keto and having good success with weight loss but there is so much more to learn. I'm doing the 8/16 eating and fasting most of the time.

[@wandafanning7283]

You are amazing! I praise the LORD God almight He sent me u… even though I do not understand the simplicity of your teaching, it’s me not U. I know I need to stress my keto journey.. need to find a friend who understands what to do and when to do it.. I am very disciplined… but lack understanding… thanks for all your love 💕

[@CindyHogan-f9t]

Finally happy to join you live! I've read your book twice and have so many questions!

[@dieselbourbon3728]

Eat low to no carb. Eat clean fatty meats, fish, eggs. Salt to taste. No calorie counting. It will all eventually work out in the end. Some people take longer. Don't quit. Once you start feeling fantastic the cravings have less power because being this healthy and strong is fabulous.

[@stevenhernandez8966]

Thank you for your dedication to teaching keto!

[@emdee9023]

This is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing. ♥

[@isly1598]

I think keto is great for illness issues (miracles imo) and great for fat loss, however I think by itself it can only take you so far regarding body measurements. Once we get healthy, and lower in fat, it won't help beyond that too much. From there, we have to focus on building muscle and strength to go further. That will take some concentrated effort. But that could be the next journey

[@dreamweaver5323]

Thank You!!!! Mine are mostly 0.5 in the morning and I often find it discouraging. Sometimes it motivates me to “be better “, but comparison is often the killer of joy and progress.

[@irisw9009]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE YOU!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!💕

[@vsalinas74]

I think it’s awesome!!! I personally it’s great!!! I started getting seizures 15 years ago and I am also trying many of your experiments with better results than medication.

[@DoctorBoz]

Your brain like ketones

[@lenorekinnick5549]

Dr Boz I’m so sorry to hear about your Heating and cooling mishap !! Just an FYI .. You should have a Home Warranty for one year . That the seller paid for it. This is covered under the Home Warranty so you are not out of pocket for the Cost of replacing your unit !!! I pray this information helps you !! God bless you !! You are such a blessing to me and helping me lose weight!

[@ScarAndThorsMom]

Darn I just missed a live! I appreciate your transparency. We are all human!!

[@HarrySx1]

Really great info from Boz. Some feedback - This episode would be so much even more so helpful to the viewers if it shed some hard truths on what was happening during the low Ketone drop offs, specifically what meals were consumed at the end of those highs. It seems unfortunately more of a long marketing video for MCT oil. 100% more than anything specific foods eaten at the end of all those challenges and highs during the Lows were the real reason for stagnate progress and numbers falling off not trying to boost ketone "stats" with MCT oil.

[@kbuchanan2026]

Yes, it is marketing. She won't admit that getting the ketones up on Keto Mojo with exogenous ketones is not the same as fat adaptation and converting body fat into ketones. She can't seem to see the narratives re ketones don't work clinically. The marketing slant for her products is in the way. She is always suggesting any other explanation than using exogenous ketones this way doesn't work. I suggest listening to Dr. Eric Westman and Dr. Stephen Phinney if one wants to lose body fat. Fiddling around with exogenous ketones will not get you there. Also, those with eating disorder background probably should not do fasting beyond 16:8.

[@elisabetharcuri7763]

Hi Dr Boz, I saw on KZbin to other carnivores that went to KetoCon, and were disappointed with their DEXA Scans, as well. Both of these carnivores have been very consistent with their diet. I just think that scan is discouraging. You are a brilliant doctor and are saving peoples lives. Don’t quit! We look so forward to your research. You are amazing!

[@BestLifeMD]

Who are those carnivores? I want to follow.

[@randya8856]

What a gorgeous doctor

[@StarvingMyselfToLIFE]

Is it possible your body has adjusted to your 48h sun-tue fast and has increased fat storage to tap into during this time allowing it to avoid going into a fat deficit?

[@grainiac7824]

Less opportunity if carbs are kept low the whole time I would think. I think Dr Eckmon said vary foods and timing though

[@BestLifeMD]

Her body did adjust because despite all of the fasting and avoiding carbs all she did was maintain her weight and a high body fat percentage. The only way to lose weight is by being in a calorie deficit. She was not consuming fewer calories of energy than she was using. If she had been, she would have lost some fat/ weight. It’s not a great advertisement for the ketogenic diet.

[@StarvingMyselfToLIFE]

@@BestLifeMD Caloric deficit is one way. Many think the better way is keeping insulin at bay for prolonged periods of time, since it is a growth hormone.

[@alisagrant131]

I was ready to quit this morning when your video popped up on my phone. Thank you, Dr. Boz. 😊

[@WinkWonkWonkWonkWonk]

Good job, Mama!

[@susanshaver912]

I do not use Instagram. Am learning so much from you. Am going to try my first 3 day fast this week. I have been carnivore for almost 4 weeks. So glad your son's back is better.

[@goldstar846]

I know you are a friend and supporter of Dr mindy Pelz . maybe some nutritious sugar/ fat burning cycling is what you need right now. A shock change to keep everything working optimum. I do it about once a month...even though it kicks my ketosis and I feel not as great..every time I do it I can feel my body switching better and better.

[@donaldmcpherson7539]

This is my best spent hour of the week!

[@viob1359]

@Dennis Williamson Thank you, I will try that. I have been taking digestive Enzymes, TUDCA, and herbs like dandelion to help support my liver. I was taking Ox Bile after meals but not on an empty stomach, at the end of the day or during fasting.

[@jimpowers9553]

I hope you get better fast. Your son is awesome.

[@ElizabethFordred]

Trying so hard to get and stay in Ketosis, I have been doing almost 0 carbs, haven’t eat carbs for a long time, read both your books and thought I shouldn’t fast until I got into good keto first. Been on keto for 2 months, I have put on weight. I have signed up for your sardine challenge as I have to try something. I have been doing MCT 2x a day.

[@mariejones7136]

Me too...I go from 0.5 to 2.1 after sardine challenge..Then back down to 0.2...Doing low carb for months...Then switched to Keto.......I use MCT oil everyday in coffee..I do intermittant fasting and water fasting most weeks.........I want to give up because I hate fasting..lol

[@anabelacosta900]

butter is working well for me with just enough protein and i am keeping good ketones. and as soon as i increase protein ketones will decrease almost to 0.5. . but keeping the right chemistry is like walking on eggs and on a good note, my many thanks thanks to dr. Boz.

[@terrie8849]

I also did a Dexascan. Yikes! I found out that the BMI chart was nice!!! I have really dense bones but lots of visceral fat. I am lean everywhere except my insulin resistant torso. I have just read both of your books and have implemented your plan. I check my A1C every 12 weeks and my next blood draw is in 9 weeks. I am anxious to see if it improves. My last two 6.1 and 6.4.

[@sylviaking8866]

When I eat protein at my meals I make sure that I hit the Leucine threshold to help my body maintain lean muscle. You need 30 to 40 g of protein per meal to hit that threshold.

[@GregDinAZ]

Increasing muscle mass (resistance training) will help reduce fat storage. 🙂

[@Staygoldponyboy44]

Love this video. Thanks for getting so personal. 🙏🏼 I hear a lot about sauna. I only have access to a stream room. Same benefit?

[@nygrlathrt4015]

Reading "Fast , Eat, Repeat" and Gin goes into how ketones may not show because the body uses them when fasting ....I'm torn with your advice and hers ...keto...again....or eat intentionally in my eating window....You both make great points and look amazing....I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol..I also am 5'2" and weigh 176...at 68 yrs. young. I need to loose 40 pounds and get my numbers down...I live in Clearwater and am thinking of going to your tuesday meeting next week...I hope I find my answers soon...

[@moms3missions788]

Did you go to the meeting?

[@nygrlathrt4015]

Hi, no not yet I'm doing OMAD and am down to 164.1 this morning...slow and steady and I eat without restrictions and I do a daily arms or leg day arms with weights and legs for lipedema....its working for me but I like to check out others . Oh and since August 1st I have a daily walk goal of 10k a day...so far only missed 2 days when I had covid. @@moms3missions788

[@melvinroehm821]

Sounds like stress.perscription.i take off out into the forrest n just hang out.hiking camping maybe gold panning everything off grid out doors n puts my mind n life back on track. You do the native diet but some times you need to go out and live it works wonders 😉 😏

[@tesoroforever]

I want my body to run and burn my own fat and its keytones, it makes no sense to bring in extra fats and oils to trick the body. That may work for maintaining or maybe you dont have much to loose but a couple of pounds but obese people are just prolonging weightloss by eating the extra oils and fats. I sure dont want a test to give me a hign reading from something I "ingested" and has nothing to do at all with the fact if I burned any of my own fat that day and how much. I only want to know what my own body fat burning and ketones are.

[@eriksmith4791]

Exactly my thoughts. From my understanding, your body will 1st process exogenous/nutritional fats-ketones then 2nd your body’s stored fat-ketones. So, measuring blood ketones after ingesting exogenous ketones wouldn’t show your body’s processing your own fat (and weight loss). Am I missing something?

[@tesoroforever]

@eriksmith4791 Exactly... all it does is prove ketosis, that is all. When I eat just protein in moderate amounts my ketones run 8-12 on a breathalyzer and I drop weight at a good steady pace but when I eat fried pork fat and other high fat foods (they say you should eat) it goes way over 35 and my weight loss completely stalls until I stop the high fat meals, so clearly my body stops burning my own body fat with high fat meals. The high fat method may work on slightly overweight people or those who lift heavy weights but not on the average obese person. So I have learned for me to lose fat I eat the amount of protein my body needs, no more and try to stay on the lean side of any protein I am eating if possible. Once in a while I cheat with fat instead, like bacon as a treat. I dont want my body to be busy burning the bacon, I want it busy burning my belly so I dont do it often. I have been doing a variation of adkins/keto for decades so for me at least.....keeping the fats low always gets me back to my goal much much quicker.

[@TheAiion]

I need large amounts of fat to slow gluconeogenesis. I drop out of ketosis, fasting glucose rises and gain weight unless I eat over 150 grams a day of animal fat, but usually I eat over 200 grams.

[@russhay422]

Sounds like you’re at about a stage 6, so for where you’re at that’s absolutely correct. A lot of the advice you disagree with is for a stage 0-2 and isn’t for you.

[@williamj4538]

What? Dr. Boz is human? 😂. Appreciate your transparency. Makes you more relatable.

[@LisaMaghrak]

Great video. Love your honesty! 😍 I thought taking mct oil just added ketones so wouldn't your number automatically be higher because of that? Seems you could have an artificial number. If you're adding ketones for your body to use, will your body still learn how to make them?

[@pjsooner1623]

So real, thank you. I have been seeing .2 - .5 in the mornings; thank you for this content.

[@perryrich9822]

Don't ever give up got too many people count on you you're real

[@OHBuckNow]

Thank you.

[@moonwolf3378]

Dr Boz there is new research that as we age, we should put on a bit more weight and signals health if moderate. Also, I think your body is going after the lean mass bc too much autophagy and ur body needs precisely what’s in your muscle. So eat more. Try Mindy’s advice of 20g protein and 50 carbs per day to stay in autophagy. But I think you need more protein and carb. Maybe throw in a day where you eat whatever as we are meant to feast once in a while and that carb confusion is good for a healthy woman. Thank you for explaining the wealth of ketones. I have found i do lousy without carbs and super awesome when i do 80-100 carbs, 2-3 days a week.

[@momlife1123]

Guys, you want your body to make ketones from your OWN BODY FAT to decrease your fat mass. If you keep supplementing with high fat food, MCT oil, butter, exogenous ketones, your body will always use that first. Dr. Boz is fasting for 3 days, using her own fat, and then erasing her gains by overeating overt fats. TO lose fat mass do this: OMAD and keep carbs under 20 and keep total calories under maintenance. -walk or work out in a fasted state -do 72 hour fasts every 2 weeks your metabolic rate will NOT decrease because you have an unlimited supply of fat on your ass. Thank me later

[@catistrolling7333]

Lol my ass gets less fatter and I wish it was the breast

[@msblueocean7533]

@@catistrolling7333 you're funny. I run around telling everybody it's just not healthy for my terrible back to be carrying a 15 pound backpack on each cheek.!!!

[@carolschedler3832]

My gut feeling is same.

[@LivingRadiant]

I had 4.9 ketones this morning, BG 66. Did not feel good at all. Almost past out. Had heart palpitations. Had to rush to the hospital 😢

[@janedoe1404]

I was having low ketones in the morning after doing carnivore for 20 days. Very frustrating.

[@perryrich9822]

You're my hero don't you dare give up

[@gm3353]

for me, 48+ hour fasts will get me into the 2's, also your butter trick works, but if I eat typical (steak, ground beef, eggs butter cheese, maybe add some mushrooms onions), its under 1 regularly.

[@roberttownsend6056]

I buy MCT oil by the gallon. One tablespoon is equal to about 14 1 gram capsules. I also get 1 gallon of cod liver oil for under $50. It's not fishy tasting!

[@jamiepski]

My ketones are never that high 😢😢😢

[@ketotranzform]

Mine was 2.5 few months ago and struggle to get past 1.5

[@Gingerinthesouth]

I love your transparency could this just be a hiccup due to overwhelming stress with your son and moving etc? Our bodies hold on to every ounce right when stressed? Your immune system may be down etc. I have three kids one is graduating in two weeks and I’ve been stressed and my numbers are not the best even with all my good intentions 😂 I’m in FL too but about 4 hours away or else I’d come to your bowling alley ❤

[@papazjose1274]

For sure, it is happening to me right now.

[@PederE007]

When you are really good it is hard to get better.

[@MommyStashingMoney]

You are such a good mom. 😊

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I was an ER RN during Covid and our patients got Vitamin D in the ER before they were transferred to the hospital.

[@KetogenicGuitars]

I found out the same as your graph shows at 23.44. When fasting taking MCT did me almost faint next day. Then anyway I continued the fast without MCT and finally miracle happened at day 33. Suddenly all the energy was there. This happened July 2023 and after that date there has not been any kind of fainty feel in the morning. Maybe prolonged fasting has profound effect on metabolism about which we don't have proper data yet in form of scientific studies. I took all the supplements like electrolytes and vitamins and L-carnitines of course. My beta hydroxybutyrate keto was 1.7 to 2.4 mmol/L very consistently every morning. Sometimes it peaked to 5.5ish.

[@thejessallen]

For vitamin D - look into solving Vitamin D receptor sensitivity. Like insulin receptors vitamin d can have the same issue. Dr David Bilstrom (quadruple board certified MD) has lots of articles in this. It also helps with stubborn weight loss

[@stellachilton5952]

Hi Dr Boz.... I have a question... I for whatever reason get dehydrated "VERY EASILY" ! I have a sitting job, I don't exersize, and Still I drink my liquids with electrolytes (Sodium,Potasium,Magnesium) and the amount of liquid I would say is close to 100 oz dailey including everything I drink (Only 1 cup of coffee with caffeine) and I'm a 5 -1' , 63 yr old women. What the heck.... I struggle to make sure I drink enough and It's really hard trying to make sure I get the electrolytes in at the rate recommended. I heard that eventually the need to add the electrolytes would subside and things would level off. It's been 2 months... I do measure Ketones in my urine (about 1.5) I "LOVE the way Keto makes me feel except getting the feeling of dehydration coming on almost everyday. It's constant. Firt I feel a headache coming , then I will feel twitcching in my calves, then later if I don't start chugging water I get a full blown head ache with aching across my neck and shoulders. What could be wrong ? Sometimes I just want to give up coz the dehydration is miserable....Thoughts ???

[@palamaallen3224]

Hi doctor, how about increasing your protein and reduce your fat? 😊

[@linw7320]

Check Vit- D base leval get to 50 check 2 consecutive mos then build to100 check 6mos later. D Gets locked in fat. Need ketones circulating to free up D availability/ maintaine leval

[@1eingram]

You're a very lovely person.

[@trexpixx4590]

What happened to feeling good and looking good, without focusing on the numbers? What if we tested in the inverse? If you have a good few days were you felt great, you feel lean and you breezed through your day, then checked your levels and see what the numbers are and strive for that? I say this after years of Keto/Carnivore and testing. I did the testing for different reasons, I was looking to see if I could find any patterns to predict THS (related) numbers, since I am depended on that synthetic poison call Synthroid and have never had a "stable" level in 30 years. This is a form of living hell, but no MD seems to care. Is this not the type of metabolic flexibility we need? That is todays thought, tomorrow I might have a different opinion.

[@BluJns]

❤🙏❤ TAKE OFF! SLEEP!

[@bobstanford6575]

Your Spreading in Alaska. Camai

[@minnesotajen8828]

After listening I’m in the same boat. I’ve taken your 21 day course and I have struggled with the journey to find my normal, life continues to make things interesting. I do have 2 questions. If your supplementing with MCT or BHB and you have a Dr Boz ratio in the recommended ranges for autophagy do you still get the same benefits as a straight water fast when your Dr Boz ratio in the same range? My second question is when adding strength training to increase lean muscle mass what level of the ketone continuum would best benefit muscle growth?

[@jacquelinearthseed76]

I’m curious, Dr. Boz. Are you using a structured strength training program with PROGRESSIVE overload in 3-4 12-week cycles? I found that working with a trainer specifically to build muscle, helped me to lower my body fat and increase muscle over the course of a year (i.e. 3-4 structured strength training cycles). As we age, women need to strength train to build muscle. We can’t just hope for it I have found.

[@Lgarell60]

Hi Doc Boz from Tulsa Oklahoma

[@sarahbodine7226]

Hi Dr. Boz. Tuning in from Austin. So bummed I wasn't able to make Ketocon!

[@garthchilvers]

SORRY YOUR NOT SO HAPPY 😮 CAN HEAR YOUR A BIT FLAT!!!!!! AM 60 AND ALL OF THIS IS ALL NEW TOO ME THIS IS MY THIRD TIME DOING KETO FIRST A MESS NOT ENOUGH FAT!!!!! NOW ON ONE STICK OF BUTTER A DAY AND AND AM BLOWN AWAY AFTER 5 DAYS AM FEEL SO MUCH BETTER BRAIN FOG GONE AM ONLY EATING ONE MEAL A DAY DONT GET HUNGRY AT ALL NOT CONCERNED ABOUT MY WEIGHT CAUSE HAVE FAILED SO MANY TIMES... JUST WANT TO FEEL HUMAN THAN A MESS... THE ONE THING THAT SCARES ME IS THAT WHEN YOU COME OFF KETO FASTING, I BECAME A EATING MONSTER 👾 AND PUT ON, SO DONT COME OFF!!!! SO AS FAR AS NUMBERS GO NOT EVEN GOING THERE... FEELING SO MUCH BETTER IN YEARS.... HANG IN THERE YOUR FACE IS LOOKING SO BEAUTIFUL BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR A WHILE OVER THE MONTHS AND THOSE BIG BROWN EYES!!!!! 😊 YOU ARE LOOKING GREAT. SO DONT BE SO HARD ON YOURSELf.. GOD BLESS .. TERRY X .

[@rose.h3220]

Good morning, when doing the sardine fast, is it just sardines or can I add herring? I eat those a lot (cooked) and wanted to ask because I want to try this sardine fast... And if it's just sardines, then I will do that. Thank you. Love your content!

[@rikcrampton]

Dr Boz if you will do a HIIT protocol called sprint 8 three times a week it will peel the fat off.

[@SeahawkAz]

@DrBoz try longer than 72hr water fasts. I have experimented with longest I have done with strict water fasting with no exogenous ketones/MCT oil is 7 days I felt the maximum benefit was a 96 hr than ketones would level off and not rise anymore usually topping off at 4.5-5.5 mmol/L the brain was very on at that time

[@mfox41]

Have you ever tried reducing electrical sources where you sleep and checking your numbers. There is research that mitochondria dont function efficently in the presence of electrical fields. Would really be interested to find out🧐

[@kristenfranks7466]

I ordered you Mct gels and the BHB cucumber. So far when I drink the BHBs I’m not hungry at all, for the majority of the day but not the same results with MCTs, thoughts? Also, can I do the drink and MCTs in the same day?

[@dianemitchell777]

I'm confused by your reference to the ketone levels. I have a ketomojo and have been taking my ketone and glucose level for 35 days. Always first thing in morning before coffee. I track my macros and calories and am under 30 total carbs a day and typically under 1200 calories. I like it when my keytones are above a 1, but that's not always the case. The last 5 days they've been over .5 and under 1. But I always considered that still in ketosis. I have never reached a reading of 2. After listening to your journey, I feel like I'm working really hard on this keto diet for nothing. Therefore, I'm just confused and frustrated. I have ordered your MCT pills (here tomorrow..yay!) and will incorporate to see if that makes a difference.

[@Pazybienaestacasa]

Ur comment is a few month old but i hope my comment will help anyway. With 1200 calories a day u r under eating, which cause ur metabolism to slow down a lot to survive. Try increasing the calories slowly day after day, until u get to a minimum of 2000. Then stay there. Ur body is gonna need time to "trust" again, and think that food will come. Carbs should be under 20g. Most people above 20g will get out of ketosis. High fat. Moderate proteins...

[@dig1035]

Thumbs up and subscribed!

[@365Yeshua]

When I am on 16+ hours not eating and then take my morning numbers they are in the triple digits and low ketones. Not in ketosis. ….. so frustrating

[@drose322]

A sauna using an instant pot!? I'm intrigued. Please tell us more!

[@MikeLeeSr]

Lol.. Snl used to be good. Based. I used to say the same thing about the Florida heat before I moved down here. After 6 years I love it. August and September are kinda miserable but the rest of the time is amazing. All this free vitamin D.

[@matchapetals]

We create our own realities so if we become obsessive over looking at numbers and constant monitoring and need for perfection, our reality will keep reflecting that. Constantly being hard on our bodies and not seeing it as good enough, whether it's a number on a scale or ketone levels, manifests as a certain type of energy. Be less judgemental and hard on yourself for 'being human', as that's literally what we are on this planet. Using fasting/keto as a mask for underlying self-esteem issues doesn't work. At the root of all this is our ego's need for constant control and it is exhausting mentally and physically. Also our bodies not only respond to the relationship we cultivate with it through food but also through our daily routines, stress levels, mindset etc. I love fasting and keto too but everything in balanced moderation! Keeping our bodies in constant highly elevated cortisol states can't possibly be good for the long term. Before weight used to be the obsession in terms of if we saw ourselves as healthy or not and now it seems like obsessive blood glucose and ketone monitoring are the next fad- we are multi-dimensional beings and health will never be able to be reduced to a number. Please be more compassionate to yourselves everyone!

[@GrandmaMarlayne]

I am on my 4th day and have my Keto-Mojo meter Dr. Boz MAX SRENGTH BHB CAPSULES. I took 4 yesterday when I received the delivery and 4 today. Morning numbers K=8 and G = 111. Tonight was 4 and G was 106. I have no idea at this time what that means but will find out from the meter people. I have lost a few pounds.

[@amycreagh3108]

13 years keto to carnivore. My ketones never go over .4 without fasting or taking exogenous ketones

[@BFD964]

If I took that much MCT I'd be in the bathroom constantly. Fortunately my ketones pretty much stay above 1.5 all the time and peak close to 4 at times.

[@hankmaderia7005]

Hello

[@AM-oq6cf]

I’m just curious no disrespect I’ve been watching these videos for a long time and it appears that maybe Dr. Boz eats what she wants during the week Friday hit since she knows that she hast to fast in order to show her numbers to the public. I wonder if going in and out of ketosis will eventually cause your body to fight ketosis longer and it takes longer to do that you would think the body with adjust to that lifestyle. Just curious

[@Mark-vs9rk]

I've been on carnivore for 4 months. Until about 10 days ago my ketones were between 1.5-2.5 most of the day. I test with a blood meter. Now my ketones are between .3 and 1. Is this normal? I know our bodies become more efficient over time but 4 months doesn't seem long enough to be having low numbers.

[@dozergetscrafty]

My ketones always seem to be .7 to .9 in the AM but up to 1.8 by mid day

[@Varbaje1]

Hi Doc, I’m convinced that too much fasting will make the body believe it’s going to continue to starve, and go into preservation mode. But that’s just my personal belief. You look great, why you stress so much over your weight? Enjoy life by just eating normal portions instead! God bless!

[@delbertcarr5766]

I know this is old but I'm hoping for some support. I have been on keto for a little over 2 weeks. I have been focused on under 20 carbs a day and Mt macros appear on target. My numer of ketones have been 1.1 after a 48 hour fast. A couple days ago I over ate on prime rib and I knew that it could raise insulin so the next day I fasted 20 hours and the next morning my morning numbers were 103/.7 then this morning 108/.6 technically out of ketosis. I'm super discouraged

[@saved3671]

I'm carnivore, and my ketons are 0.2-0.5 of im lucky . In days when I eat . When I fast 24h or 42h they go up to 1.8 ,once to 2.8. . They higher ever I had 3.8 when I had flu. 🤷‍♀️. So now I'm trying to fast 42 once a month, or 24h once a week. 16h fats doesn't feel like fasting to me, I'm not hungry .

[@allie9462]

me too, being a carnivore my cgm shows me my glucose is always high with all that protein I cant get below 100 glucose unless im fasting past 48 hours

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@allie9462 eat less protein. Try doing 80/20 fat to protein Cals.

[@balasandarkalieannan300]

What is the good Ketone range?

[@onlymoney526]

My morning blood glucose has been in the low 80s and ketones in the 2.5 range. If I don’t eat past 4pm and keep carbs under 20. Is my body wasting ketones since they are so high? So much energy!

[@melissaandrews1603]

I just found your videos. I wake up to bg over 100. I took a screen shot of the Keto Continuum. I’m currently eating from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm. Fasting 18 hours, sometimes dry fasting sometimes having some water. My bg is dropping daily and my weight is slowly coming down as well. But, my BP won’t budge, 159/109 pulse 66. I started keto in 2020 , lost 75 lbs, got slack and gained back 50 lbs in the last 2 years. Not on any meds. Taking magnesium/potassium supplement and a Vit D3. Do you have any suggestions about how to get my BP Down? I’m currently eating bacon and eggs with creamed coffee. Eating beef as my 2nd meal with a sugar free caffeine free soda.

[@stoptheinsanity]

Quit the sugar free soda unless it's Zevia, and make sure you're getting enough salt. You could also try ashwagandha.