My Vegan Keto Results - Overall Felt Pretty Good...

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My Vegan Keto Results - Overall Felt Pretty Good... - Thomas Delauer
The reality is, I wanted to prove the fact that while you are doing a ketogenic diet, you can implement vegan principles that actually end up being really, really effective.
The first couple of days, it was pretty difficult. It was a big adjustment. I would say that having to get used to eating not only a stricter ketogenic diet but keeping meat out of the equation was really, really tough, and here's why.
Let me give you an example. On vegan keto, there was no meat, so I was solely dependent on basically fiber and fat, which means that the overall food volume was significantly less. So my stomach from the [inaudible] side of things was still like, "Whoa man. You need to eat." I was hungry and the first two days in, if it wasn't for just consistently drinking Sunwarrior protein shakes, I probably would have had a really, really tough time, but even then, it was difficult.
Then about 48 hours into it, something happened. About 48 hours in, I ended up really having high levels of ketones. The first two days, my levels of ketones were lower than they normally would be. Like if I was first starting keto that wasn't vegan, I would usually have moderate ketone levels, like I might be at a 1.5 or so, but what I found is when I went on vegan keto, within two days, I was already at three [inaudible].
I was registering high levels of ketones.
I started feeling really good after a couple of days. Here's what was really interesting and when it comes like a food addiction standpoint, this is where I felt like I had the most improvement. It started happening in Days Two and Three. I've always struggled with a little bit of food addiction. It doesn't matter, if you're an addictive personality, it can be tough, period.
I think just the lack of stress made a big difference anyway. All of a sudden my blood pressure dropped. Now I did notice that I dropped an immense amount of water weight. Now Day Three and Four I was already down four pounds. Now I was already ketogenic leading into this, so I lost another four pounds and a lot of it felt like water. I started to get even a little drawn out in the face for a little bit. I was like, "Okay, this is kind of interesting." Now around this time period I also discovered that I was losing some strength and it was starting to concern me a little bit.
They're awesome, so Sunwarrior is like the leading pea protein ... If you're curious, there's a link down in the description that gives you my special discount on their pea protein, but anyway, they sponsored this whole event because they knew I was doing it.
Normally I can put a weighted vest on and do 18 Burpees, and then I'm usually pretty crapped out. If I'm wearing a 40 or 60 pound weight vest, I can do about 18 burpees before my heart rate is getting close to 200 and I'm about to pass out. Get this, on vegan keto, when I put my weight vest on, 32. I got 32 Burpees, which is just for me, that's a test of my VO2 max. So I was like, "Holy cow. I think the high levels of ketones, I think the plant-based fuel is really making a difference," but the fact is, it was just getting difficult for me to sustain.
Now Amber was making amazing things with flax eggs and we were using the cauliflower crust pizzas from Cali-Flour Foods, it was awesome, the plant-based crust using vegan cheese. So many amazing things, like chia puddings and everything like that. All the good food that you could ever imagine, but the fact is, I don't think that I was getting enough of the nutrients that I really could have. I needed to be getting more in the way of veggies. Anyway, flash forward the next week. It was difficult for me to even want to come off of this diet. I felt really, really good mentally.
The problem is is that I'm not accustomed to that lifestyle, so there's a lot of things that took a lot of work for me, that took a lot of time. My wife was having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. We've got a young kid at home, it was really tough.
Now let me also say that whether you're vegan keto or not, the Sunwarrior warrior blend works great, so it doesn't have to be a vegan protocol. That works. I use that when I'm not doing vegan keto. At the end of the day, here's how it works. The vegan keto diet allows you to produce high levels of beta-hydroxy butyrate. Beta-hydroxy butyrate makes it so you don't need as much protein, because the beta-hydroxy butyrate spares muscle

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Give it a rest everyone, those that have kids know that sometimes you end up 2-3 nights in a row with no sleep. I’m not going to defend my haggered state haha! Fact is, I still got up and filmed this video. That counts for something 😂😂

[@Thewolf_365]

Thanks for giving it a shot & glad you found some positive experience the vegan wolfe approves

[@Thewolf_365]

@fukthegoog eh me feeling like crap destroys 99% of what people can do enjoy my strava profile mate its ken the vegan wolfe :) all my gains came during me being vegan 3.5 years of fitness check it out then share what you do :) its all competition for fun too

[@innatrotsai777]

Hello ☺ I am from Ukraine and do like your videos very much..But of course i would understand better with subtitles 😇

[@livdriscoll3981]

I have 4 little kids... I get it, you look fine goodness

[@littlevoice_11]

You always look good, don't worry 😊

[@maia3420]

As a vegan of 4 years who is immensely interested in the benefits of Keto but have been unwilling to compromise, I thank you. This shows that this is possible and arguably better than generic Keto, at least in a variety of ways, it’s just more of an adjustment for most people.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I wouldn't say it's better than regular keto, just different

[@JRoseBooks]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial -It's totally better than regular keto because you don't have to kill an animal to get your nutrients. ;) (No insult intended) :D PS. Love your channel.

[@DreamsOfLegend]

@@JRoseBooks plants are life too. Plus there's research they're sentient as well. Sorry no "morally superior" points for anyone! 😎😎😎

[@PrInCeSsuk8]

@@DreamsOfLegend also antinutrient

[@DreamsOfLegend]

@@PrInCeSsuk8 ever notice that..a Carnivore-Keto/Omnivore person won't freak out if they eat a piece of lettuce... But a VEGAN freaks out like a religious nut at the idea of eating meat

[@iCXRUX]

Hey Tom, just wanted to say thanks for all that you do man. On July 4th, 2018 I was 312lbs and on BP meds to regulate potential stroke levels at around 210/100 daily. I came across one of your videos and thought what the hell... ain't gonna hurt. I went on Keto cold turkey that day. This morning I weighed 238lbs and still losing, I've been off the BP meds since October, and now ranging from 128/82- 117/80 regularly. I gotta say bro... Thank you. You helped save my life. The way you break everything down to a science and provide your viewers with so much information made each video even more interesting than the last. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@rickyspanke7215]

Congratulations to you

[@ladyvanposh]

Congratulations

[@NychelleStephens]

Good job!

[@iCXRUX]

Thanks everyone!

[@marcmurphy5819]

Wow well done, Thomas really helped me I was probably very unhealthy starting out at 37yrs old 5'9" weighing in at 257lbs back on oct9th 2017 , that day I went cold turkey and started keto, I am still keto to this day clocking in at 163lbs. I was a massive sweet junky all my weight came from sweets, I could eat them every day all day and miss out food and a lot of the times I did. I don't even miss them this keto malarkey is amazing.

[@jessicawins7495]

I’ve heard of vegan keto and those seem like opposing terms. Thank you for showing me that it can be done. I’m on a journey to lose 150 lbs and so far keto has been the most effective for me.

[@scottk2160]

J.Jones True AWESOME! ❤️

[@naglaabeshay7900]

I struggling with keto for a while but once I start to be vegan (for religion reasons) this takes me to the roof but I don't want to eat vegan all the time that's why I like to stay keto diet but switch between vegan for two weeks and back to my lovely meat again and guess what?this work good give this a try in your journey and good luck

[@mikecreativision]

Either you don't know what keto means or vegan.

[@tubekrake]

He looks unhappy and already unhealthy after two weeks!

[@jessicawins7495]

Naglaa Beshay oh wow that’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@BobWidlefish]

7:57 flax, chia, coconut, coconut yogurt, high quality low-soy vegan cheese, artichoke, asparagus, nutritional yeast.

[@meera2531]

And protein shakes

[@rosaliaday7218]

thank u

[@CantEscapeFlorida]

Yeah kite hill, almond cheese, is the best way. No soy.

[@skyguy871]

Doesn’t coconut yogurt contain sugar? What brands are Keto friendly?

[@CantEscapeFlorida]

@@skyguy871 no you make your own. Just break a probiotic pill into coconut milk and let sit overnight.

[@johannesbrahms9528]

I did the challenge with you, Thomas. I'm a few days behind because I had to work out a meal plan first, but so far I've had a good experience. The bags under my eyes are fading. Acne is disappearing. Inflammation in my fingers has gone down. My BMs are more regular. My resting heart rate has gone down. I also find my mental state has changed. It's slightly easier to be mindful, especially in stressful situations. Anyone else have a story too?

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

That's awesome! I hope you're having fun with it!

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Vegan is like a detox for the body. Good to do once in a while, but not sustainable for most. I was a vegan for about 6 years and did fine. But then needed to supplement with animal protein. Tho no diary.

[@DreamsOfLegend]

@@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions that seems to be the generally story with most vegans. It appears our biology needs (to some extent) animal sourced foods

[@patrickmiller1674]

@@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions for that reason wouldnt it be best to at least only it bivalves for animal protein? And kinda have the support of both worlds?

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Patrick Miller : not understanding you.

[@chrystle4108]

I'm sure this has already been asked, but how about posting a video on the foods/meals you ate during those 2 weeks!

[@brickblums]

Yay for adding vegan 🌱 every few months!! I love when people take away even a little knowledge from being vegan short term! 🙌🏼

[@assortedtea902]

How I introduce myself: I’m a 16/8 vegan-keto-intermittent faster.

[@divineintervention938]

PLS tell your diet chart and recipes. I also want to do vegan keto, right now I am veg keto, but want to stop eating dairy

[@kimnaomi7778]

Same 😂

[@daniloz5673]

@@divineintervention938 Get a high protein vegan flour, coconut flour and vegan protein plus some vegetables and strawberries and your ready to go

[@DiogenesNephew]

You should probably just tell them your name. Nobody cares about how you eat.

[@DiogenesNephew]

@@assortedtea902 Your mom loves ass play like I love Ben & Jerry's. Let's get some fuckin ice cream.

[@mindpower9057]

I've been a vegetarian for 18 years and went vegan about 2 month ago. Now I'm doing vegan keto. It's really not difficult! Even though vegan keto is really restrictive, it's much easier than other diets because I barely get hungry anymore.

[@cryco472]

Right on!! My wife & I have been 🌱 for 3 years and she’s doing keto & feeling great. I’m about to start doing vegan keto myself 💪

[@mindpower9057]

@crystalabbott2540 Good for you and your wife and I wish you luck on your vegan keto journey.

[@olgagerman9216]

heeeeeeeey how's it going 2 years later?

[@mindpower9057]

@olgagerman9216 I did keto for about 6 months, then I quit. Although I did lose weight and I barely got hungry anymore, but at the same time I felt I didn't have any stamina left, like I could get tired from just walking at a quick pace. I still ended up losing 20 pounds just from vegan diet alone.

[@olgagerman9216]

@@mindpower9057 : о thanks for the answer... I'm carnivore and my bf is vegan but he's considering going vegan and I now wonder if it's really possible to be done for life : O

[@kbwerx]

hear! hear! i am long-term vegetarian, now vegan, beginning keto. :)

[@Limitlesshigh]

fukthegoog lol ur such a troll , did a vegan hurt u or something ? I see u commenting on everything & hating vegans

[@christieheyblom]

I’ve been vegan for 7 years and I’ve just started a keto diet almost 2 weeks ago.. I actually love it and my tummy feels sooooo much better! I feel clearer minded. I was only trialling this to heal some serious gut issues but I think I will be adopting this for the majority of my lifestyle now. It just feels so good! It’s so good to be able to achieve this without compromising my veganism! I found that I did get the “keto flu” in the first week and felt pretty crap and weak.. but second week I feel more fresh and energetic etc!

[@jannishatownsend9330]

Can you please share the meals you ate?

[@christieheyblom]

@@jannishatownsend9330 Sorry, I can't remember what they were, but I am no longer vegan now as I was completely bedridden aching from head to toe and my health issues got worse. I did have some short relief from going keto, but it didn't last. I am still on and off keto now, but I had to add animal products. I'm just now starting to feel normal again. I still believe in keto, but I had to make some sad changes to make it work for me

[@johnlondon5516]

Vegan keto plus shrimp, mussels and oysters with omega 3 algae supplement actually works. Also add flaxseed and chia seeds for a boost of omega 3. I'm not a vegan anymore technically, I get it but it really worked for me not wanting to go full omnivore.

[@romi888]

How many net carbs did you eat?

[@plantman4444]

Thank you for doing this. I'm a vegan trying to create dialogue between animal eaters and vegans. The world is so divided, being divided based on your fuel source is like petrol lovers hating diesel lovers. I just wish we could all build a little tolerance. Love isn't showing those who agree with you kindness, it is serving even those who despise you, or who you disagree with. Share some love guys.

[@ellasoriginalchannel9713]

Eating animals is not same as ”loving diesel over gasoline”. Animals are living creatures just like humans. How about we show love for them. I am an omnivore, but the metaphor is just so off.

[@plantman4444]

@@ellasoriginalchannel9713 To you, sure. I don't really care for your, "It's just X," rhetoric. You're using empathy as an argument to condemn and hate - that's strange. Human is also an animal, and so I suggest you stop projecting the parts of yourself you've not yet accepted onto others and forgive that you hold against yourself and deny by feigning righteousness over and through others. And all energy is the same, in terms of atoms it's literally the same; have you no empathy for the lepton or the proton? EDIT: *EYEROLL*

[@leadreviewexchange3219]

I've am a 9 year Vegan Thank you For this Video... I'ma try Vegan Keto Now 😊😊😊

[@linofragoso6968]

Please be careful.

[@DiogenesNephew]

Are your teeth falling out yet?

[@finalgodhanbeast5971]

I think you're a bit young to care about restricting carbs 😅

[@hannahleonie2651]

Norman Bates pretty sure they meant they’ve been vegan for 9 yrs

[@bmwtruefan]

Vegan for 11 yrs now. Best decision ever!

[@courtneyhannum]

Do you use supplements?

[@WilliamBTCWallace]

Melissa W. Another fake account with fake Vegan claims. Beware.

[@pugtales]

Yay! going on 12! No supplements needed if done right

[@dannyj77dj]

8 for me, 2 weeks vKeto

[@Sapientiam]

💚🙏🌿Congrats 👍👏🙌

[@tomdalton4016]

Great work Thomas ! I personally think changing up is a good thing and it leads to more tools in the tool box n the battle to eat healthier

[@dianegrace.]

Thank you! Those of us plant based over 50, we have issues with our weight even with swimming and walks daily. I will do standard organic meat to get quick weight off but go back to keto plant base. Key is not one shoe fits all - and each of us has to find the formula/receipes that can easily work for us. Thank you Thomas for your vegan keto test for many of us vegans do have weight issues - the older generation. What I'm learning from you is after the weight loss - I will do Vegan Keto - intermittently to be sure the weight stays off. There are so many vegans that can benefit from your test. Vegan Keto there is a huge demand - especially for women - a subject so immense and no one addressing this need.

[@gabriellamarino2756]

Thomas you’ve restored my faith in myself. I felt like I was struggling but watching this video I realize that I’m on the right track. Thank you so much for doing this and I’m so happy on behalf of the vegan keto community YOU ROCK!!!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you!

[@adriansierra751]

I waited a long time for this.....

[@ChrisHunterSavesTheDay]

Yeah, two weeks.

[@marcdupont9086]

@@ChrisHunterSavesTheDay yeah. too weak

[@mollygrace3068]

When you were listing things to lean on, I’m surprised you didn’t mention avocado. Isn’t that king keto in general?

[@candyland8361]

I am currently doing the vegan keto diet and this video helped out a lot. Just being vegan in general, I love to hear when people have vegan, or even just vegetarian meals fit into their current diet. It made me so happy to hear you're going to implement the vegan keto lifestyle in with your current lifestyle. :)

[@shuminka5944]

Omg this was so awesome!!!! Please make vegan keto recipe videos!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I might be able to squeeze a few in here and there

[@shuminka5944]

Yes!! Thank you!

[@cmchapman75]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial That would be awesome! I would be interested in some vegan keto meal planning as well. My Dr wants me to go Keto-- And I am already vegan. I need some ideas from someone who understands the nutrition side of this diet. Also, I am sold on the pea protein. I will be ordering some soon.

[@Mikathedog100]

@@cmchapman75 check out Meat Free Keto. She's awesome, amazing recipes. Besides b12 and I'm never under 97% covered on cronometer.

[@Missy1824able]

Hello I wanted to thank you for your video. I've been a vegan for a long time I'm 58 years old I'm people say I look a lot younger. When you do the vegan keto again I would suggest that you eat more avocados. My guess is that it will make you feel even more amazing than you already do. Blessings of peace and joy sent your way

[@JessicaLivingOnPurpose]

You're so honest and genuine and I love that you have the quality of testing things yourself so that you know first hand

[@guyporter6105]

You look leaner and like you don't have inflamation

[@takeoffyourblinkers]

He has always looked lean af, that i have watched anyways, I don't where he got any inflammation as the keto diet is anti-inflammatory. It is so ant-inflammatory that I first, just dropped my carbs in food only, I continued my love of beer which I have done for decades, trust me, it's a lot. My inflammation and slight arthritic pain I get in my fingers went in 3 days. Also that swelling look you get from retention of water in those, and other joints. He does look a bit tired though, but I will trust his pinned comment for that reason, because 2 weeks ain't gonna change your appearance that much, especially when you know what's what like Thomas does.

[@isweatglitter5809]

Take Off Your Blinkers meat causes inflammation.

[@johnhunter7588]

iSweatGlitter conventional meat causes inflammation. You are ignorant if you think organic humanely treated meat does

[@suba474]

@@isweatglitter5809 Meat does not cause inflammation.

[@emh8861]

His biceps look smaller.

[@Daizyjla1]

Your wife needs to do vegan keto friendly cooking how to’s!! Does she have a channel?

[@peterm.souzajr.2112]

convince her

[@kfstreich4787]

I really don't think she wants to, but I'll bet she'd be great at it!

[@allesamazing]

Check out her instagram story v+keto. She not only shows the recipes but also a legit 14 day meal plan! Nothing has helped me more

[@santanat.7206]

@@allesamazing what is her ig tag?

[@laurenh1662]

Santana T. @amberdelauer

[@praxediscortina4260]

Now that you did vegan Keto, can you make a video on vegetarian Keto or at least a video on guidelines for vegetarian Keto? Thank you

[@rachaelrichman-harris1956]

aba r cheese is like a staple on 𝙺𝚎𝚝𝚘.

[@anthonyfox585]

aba r are you sure they weren't doing Paleo?

[@isweatglitter5809]

Vegetarían keto should be easy...eggs, cheese, fake meats. You can easily get the protein in.

[@nicholeandalby]

vegan keto "stressed" me out--my wife had to cook all day for me-- Lmao🤣

[@beverlycharles6534]

LOL 😂 I guess she is a stay at home mom and does all the cooking. While he does the research and vids and promos and bring home the bacon. BUT TRULY ITS DIFFICULT to find VARIETY of high protein sources. I wanna try it for a few weeks. I like hummus and avocado & tofu, but what else? Have not tried tempeh. Anyway I feel it's not sustainable unless I add in eggs. I just feel better adding and egg here & there vs relying on oils and coconut milk every meal to get into ketosis.

[@jammypantz]

I have been vegan for six years and have thought about trying keto (just to see how I feel, not really for weight loss purposes). My main concern was strength loss because I am a competitive powerlifter..This video gave me an extra boost try it! Thanks so much

[@sawyerandrobbie]

Been on keto and IF for quite a while and NEVER think about macros

[@crislopez9697]

same

[@TheMichelex20]

steve kahn me neither

[@BulldogMindsetArchive]

Awesome. Been waiting to hear your results on this. I'm tempted to try it.

[@brianneary799]

Thomas, you are such an amazing person. I am not vegan and won't be any time soon, but I have nothing but UTTER respect for you doing it and what you learned..I am 48 years old, a carb addict that started keto about 8 months ago... You were a huge part of that, thank you.

[@abigailgomez6053]

Im so happy about this video. You just won a subscriber. I’ve been doing vegan keto for a few days and I feel awesome. I don’t find it restrictive or difficult because I was already vegan...

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Awesome!

[@michelleramos1339]

Thanks for posting results. People in the comments crack me up, if they were paying attention they would know you started this in mid February so if you look “older/aged” then it’s not from the vegan diet. Thanks for keeping it real and being willing to do the work to get the data. Very encouraged to continue my keto vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Vegan at home vegetarian on business trips. Also thanks Amber for the great recipes ☺️

[@LoveLetterToNobody]

Ikr 😂 people are so dumb its insane

[@FamilyFreedom]

And think of all the animals that didn't have to suffer too 💚🙂

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Yessssss! 💕🐄🐖🐓🦃🐟

[@jorgeroman7707]

plantbasednews.org/culture/billions-animals-killed-growing-crops/

[@qthirteen13]

@@jorgeroman7707 🙏👍🤓

[@gabrieladevega8870]

Avocado!!

[@AmyBunnageWellness]

Such a great video - I'm seriously debating trying this out personally (I'm not keto but I am vegan)!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Give it a shot!

[@ryana-6762]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial Thanks for the videos Thomas. Gob bless you, your wife and your kid

[@annewiklarssen1365]

So happy to see you proving that vegan+keto can be both doable and beneficial! I'm vegan and currently trying out vegan keto myself, and find it really easy and not at all restrictive. Of course, coming from a non-vegan starting point, it does require a bit of a mindshift. I wish you would have explored other protein sources than protein powder, like tempeh and tofu - they are a great substitute for meat!

[@fz5984]

Thank You for being Vegan Friendly, and having so much support for trying KETO on a Vegan Diet! On Week 4 of my Vegan Keto and I've never felt better! Your videos have really guided me through the transition. Really greateful to you Thomas.

[@SeanCrowne333]

Today is my day of my 20 day vegan keto challenge and it’s doing great. I didn’t do protein shakes but still doing great, next time I want to implement a heavy lifting regime and more protein.

[@nehanandini1224]

Day 1 of Vegan Keto. Remind me to come back in a month to tell you my update ❤️

[@kelseyjane8515]

How has it been going?

[@davidjmichaud4422]

Are you fasting?

[@brendabee7053]

It's been a month hi !!!

[@anikianauzinor7312]

How did it go?

[@jasminesmith7299]

It’s been a month

[@nickolaikautezki8398]

I hope your two week vegan keto challenges become even more frequent! This was extremely helpful.

[@griffixdc]

You said the key words" keep your body guessing". This is why it's very effective and important to do vegan keto in intervals with standard keto. With the right high quality organic wholesome ingredients, vegan keto is a great way to detox and boost the de-inflammation process even further.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I don't think a vegan cycle is imperative. I just think that you need to change your macros every week or so to continue to get results. If you use vegan to do it, awesome!

[@juanitatabe7472]

Been eating a vegan keto low carb diet for about sixteen months now. I feel less hungry when not eating so many carbs. Feel great and lost weight. My weight has been stable now for the last year.

[@DAMIAN_SVHETS]

and how's the brain on this diet?

[@HEATHERR0SE1]

I'm currently Vegetarian Keto and it is LEGIT 💪👊

[@MamaMama-bx2ln]

Same! I’m on week 2.5. I’m not losing as much weight but it’s a steady weight loss so I shouldn’t complain.

[@neeharikasoni5959]

What are you eating

[@MamaMama-bx2ln]

Lots of dairy (almond milk and cheese) and eggs

[@nessawithsmiles]

Heather D so what are 3 good lunch meals to eat? And dinner?

[@ciaradancer7669]

I've been waiting for this video, thank you for finally sharing! Unfortunately I couldn't get past the 3 day slump and since I was traveling the first week, it only lasted a few days. Excited to try it again, though!

[@PinkTillSquirrel]

I love how he has quality camera crews and a beautiful set all the time but when it came to the before and after pic it looks like something I’ve done before from my phone on a free app😂

[@Sue-In-Oregon]

the biggest LEAN ON was your wife Dude!!!! give her credit...... :)

[@richardmiller1256]

Does your wife have a cooking channel yet? If so, why am I not subscribed yet? You are a lucky man. Great video. Love that you are willing to do these experiments for us. I'm a runner, so your increased VO2 max is intriguing. I want to build more muscle this training cycle, so I'll have to keep it as a prerace diet. Definitely going to try it.

[@Stephen_Strange]

4:46 Me too. I currently love my vegetarian Ayurvedic food (Pitta Balancing). 😋 Yes, Agree, the Keto Vegan way makes your mind more alert, able to focus because there is less clogging up the digestive system. Yes, more endurance because the body is more 'clear', less stagnation (that meat/animal products give.) Starting out of Vegan Keto, the Cook does have a lot of new info to scrabble through for what suits your body type(Prakriti), but like my family, because we had been doing it long term (December 2018 -when we found your channel) we adapted and have less of a problem ,especially as now we don't eat that much in the day, AND have a smaller eating window. We didn't have loads of Chia, flax, Sun Warrior, No Nutri-yeast, nor Soy (dare not). Instead, big variety (of veg, some lentils,beans,nuts,seeds,herbs,fruits,teas,) )and it did work for us until we saw ailment still peeking through (related to Endocrine system damage from air,water,stress,'fake' food. ) So we have turned our eating window of Vegan-Keto into an Ayurvedic one, which is all the before mentioned with a small amount of Ancient unadulterated grain Emmer. Boy it really gave my mood and lethargy a boost. And no bloating!!! And that suits my family (three children under 10 years old). 😋 x x x Best Wishes to you and your family.

[@aiimelf9942]

I’m so interested with balancing food such as yin yang ayurvedic and thai medicine on vegan keto as well. Can you example what you eat in a day please

[@cultoflaura]

👏👏👏 Really happy to see you proving vegan and keto are not opposites. As a vegan for 20+ years, and keto newbie I'm thrilled to see your balanced take on this. It can be hard, but getting and staying healthy is a challenge I'm willing to take on. The myriad products available, and your videos help immensely.

[@milenaseymour446]

Love being Vegan whole foods plant based. Used to be a big meat eater and going completely vegan was easy because I really wanted to do it. Thinking of trying Vegan keto. Thank u for doing this!

[@CrepsleyMoonkill]

I'm a vegan for the animals, so I will never ever eat an animal product. The reason I say this is because it makes veganisme so easy for me and I truly love every vegan dish out there. Vegan keto is a lot more restricted but it has a lot of benefits so I implement it occasionally in my eating plan. Thank you so much for this video, I needed this positive perspective at least one time from a omnivores side of view. 👍💪

[@sameena713]

CrepsleyMoonkill Same. Went from being a big meat eater a few years ago to being spiritually enlightened and became mindful about animal life. They want to live and enjoy life just as we do. I hope everyone comes around to this one day. 🙏🏼

[@peggie7126]

Animals are the best!! I agree with you CrepsleyMoonkill and Sameena Shah!!! Well said!!!

[@benisrael848]

Farming kills way more animals than grass fed organic animals raising. Farming plants destroys way more ecosystems. Organic animals raising regenerates eco system. KZbin search "Allan savory"

[@CrepsleyMoonkill]

@@benisrael848 it doesn't change the outcome for the animals. They all end up in a slaughterhouse where they are all killed the same way. I wouldn't like to be sent there, so I'm not gonna convict animals to that kind of torture. Unless you find it perfectly justified that they are abused, slaughtered, sometimes skinned alive or boiled alive. If humans would all be vegan, this world would be perfectly able to keep up. And also, for the sake of this planet, there should be fewer people.

[@benisrael848]

@@CrepsleyMoonkill I would rather kill around half a dozen animals I a second per year and eat their meat rather than destroy an entire ecosystem and keep killing hundreds of animals per year so I can plant a field of corn or soy

[@KAndrea1710]

I've been vegan for over 4 years and most of them a low fat (no processed fat) higher carb vegan. I stayed away from processed foods and ate very clean. I was always super active but have lived with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) since before going vega. Earlier this year I felt like I needed a reset and heard alot about how low inflammatory Keto was so I decided to try it. In the first two weeks I dropped 13 lbs and I had NO pain in my joints. Was working out 6 days a week and some of those I had two workouts a day. I had great energy levels but no matter how much protein I had I was not able to lift as much, I also had a hard time with cardio. Which was not a big deal and it actually helped me let go of some ego issues as well as just relax into my body and give it what it needed and not to push it more than it wanted. Basically, I have been in ketosis for over 2 months now and I feel great. With that being said I do miss veggies and fruits and I will be going back to them and this time some extra fats. :) But like you said, I think doing the vegan keto is an amazing way to reset so I will be doing it a few times a year for a few months each time. Its make a huge difference in my ever evolving heath journey. P.S. Thanks for doing the challenge and I hope you do more videos on the vegan keto topic.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Rock on! Best of luck!

[@StickItOutTillTheEnd]

What plans were you following for vegan keto? It's all so foreign to me but I'm tempted to try it. I'm mostly WFPB, all vegan, for over 6 years (and vegetarian for 5 before that).

[@KAndrea1710]

Honestly, in the beginning I was a little lost. I looked for recipes online and just plugged everything into Chronometer (I wanted to make sure I was getting enough of nutrients and that I wasn't seeing any red flags. Last thing I wanted was to be deficient in anything.) After a while I was bored and just really wanted a "plan", I got the Vegan Keto book by Liz MacDowell ( www.amazon.com/Vegan-Keto-Liz-MacDowell/dp/1628603143 ) and that helped a lot. The 2nd month has been a lot easier and just a little more relaxed, I also just use the Keto app to track since it is a little easier with that calculations of net carbs. Let me know if you have any questions, would love to help if I can. #veganketo #veganforlife

[@StickItOutTillTheEnd]

@@KAndrea1710 Thank you for all the details!

[@Biggiiful]

You can add a ton of veggies and stay in ketosis. Don't give up the veggies.

[@Mrnanamonkeyy]

Awesome! Keep going Thomas! In my experience, once I went whole food plant based (4 years now), not only did I get the huge boost in focus, emotional intelligence, confidence and empathy - I also found some of the timeless answers many of us look for. ~~ Really encouraging to see this you'll do more good than you can imagine.

[@robertbershadsky6098]

Thank you for this, I've been coming up on 2 years of vegan and want to reset my gut with experimenting keto. No weight loss goals, only health and challenging my body to adapt and stay strong.

[@rancidslave1741]

Thank you for being a guinea pig for all of us struggling with keto vs. vegan/ more animal friendly lifestyle. This really motivates me to try it out! Awesome work bro💪🥰

[@gabriellorinczi4386]

In one of your videos you mentioned that high triglycerides is a sign that keto might not be for you . Could you elaborate, please. It's my case and don't know what to do . Your advice would be indeed helpful . I tried to find studies about this but no luck . Appreciate your videos .Thank you Gabe

[@daofjudith]

Great video Thomas. I am living vegan keto lifestyle. Took a while to get my macros in the in the correct place and noticed that I also need to up my protein as well but once I did that!!!! I’m still working out in the gym. Just turned 60 and I am the best shape of my life do not look my age. Tons of energy. Putting the time in to track your macros understanding what you need to eat to make sure you are eating the rainbow but also eating all your proper macros....takes a bit of work but it is so totally worth it.

[@adim00lah]

Pumpkin seed protein, hemp protein are great sources of protein on a vegan keto diet. It's not an ultra-processed food, it's literally just cold pressed and powdered seeds. I know Thomas isn't a fan of soy, but it is a good source of protein for vegans (tofu, unsweet soy milk, tempeh, natto etc....). They even have soy free tofu now which is made from fava beans, it's also zero carb. Seitan is also a good source of protein on a vegan keto diet, as it's high protein and low carb. Field roast imo makes the best seitan products. Lupin flour / flakes are keto friendly and also a great source of protein. You can use lupin flour to make indian dal, hummus, refried beans etc.... I want to try vegetarian keto, so I'm gonna include some organic kefir, skyr, hard cheeses, and eggs.

[@biblelovingirl]

Thank you for trying this vegan keto experiment! I'm vegan and I look forward to trying it as well. I know it was very hard changing your diet to eating a vegan diet let alone a vegan keto diet I give you props for that 💕 I noticed that you didn't eat any tofu or tempeh or other vegan protein sources (or at least you didn't mention them and the video). Have you thought about giving those a try?

[@robinkat]

People are ridiculous, you look amazing as always. People see what they want to see. Thanks for what you do.

[@blackspanese]

I was waiting for this update. Thank you for "A" doing this challenge, & for "B" sharing it.

[@ch1cksng3r]

It doesn’t have to be that much work. Your wife went ALL IN! You’ve inspired me to try it again.

[@enterthewildwood4211]

Thank you so much for being openminded enough to do this challenge and to promote flexible thinking about diet. There is so much dogma and black and white thinking out there and, in reality, you are still doing more for animals and the environment for 2 weeks here and there than someone who never has a vegan meal ever. Every meal counts and a healthy body looks/feels different to everyone. If being vegan for 4-6 weeks out of the year is the way you can feel your healthiest, then awesome!

[@mrs.patino3625]

Very interesting... loved the video and bought the protein. Could you do a more in depth video of what you ate or foods you can eat when doing vegan keto. Thank you!

[@njstahl7480]

i have been a vegan and a raw vegan for the last 42 years. I am going to be 70 in September of 2020. I am also gluten free because of celiac disease. I do not smoke or drink or even drink coffee or colas. I drink a hemp protein every morning with spinach and kale, with a drizzle of flax seed oil, a couple of teaspoons of food grade diatomaceous earth, a 1/8 piece of banana, 4 blueberries and 2 strawberries. i just put water in the blender and set it on high and when it finishes I have a nice greenish color. It is awesome and keeps me full for the better part of the morning, but now that I am on the keto lifestyle to lose about 30 pounds ( I have eaten lots of fruit living in Florida). Right now, I am trying the intermittent fasting, and not sure if it is working or not, but I am giving it my best effort. Any suggestions?

[@bubblybuddiesnow]

Thomas you are the man thank you for all the information and I am glad there is still channels and people like you. I built up the courage to start my fat loss journey today and will document it on KZbin. please continue posting

[@sharisethewordchef4396]

Where's the plan you followed? The one I followed for a month actually made me GAIN 8lbs. I now suspect it may have been the extensive use of flaxseed.

[@thehealthstrategist2638]

I would have loved to see something about being more flexible with carbs (like chickpeas or beans). You mentioned something in previous videos and I think that would have been pretty interesting to highlight

[@AMYP6]

I have an addictive personality too. Wow it felt so liberating to hear you say that.

[@virginiacatherine1732]

THANK YOU! There is zero reason for plant based eaters/vegans to be at war with keto people or paleo people we all want the same thing! Health for the body and the planet! Ive been vegan, pescitarian, vegetarian, omnivore everything but carnivore lol all these ways can be done well and sustainable! Im a big fan of the work of dr. Will cole and his book “ketotarian” which is the current diet plan im trying with amazing results! Some days im fully vegan and other days I incorporate some seafood/shellfish / eggs from My own chickens etc everyone EVERYONE can make an effort to eat more plants and healthy fats 🌱 there is no need to be 100% tied to one extreme and hate on other people! We are all different and thrive on diff amounts of foods! Great vid thanks!

[@kittybell644]

You just described extended fasting to a T. Is it possible your body went into a fasted state? The timeline described, the clarity of mind, the high keytone levels, etc match what I experience during a 3-4 day fast. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@davekohler5957]

Veganism is starving the body of the nutrients it needs to function.

[@theprophet2444]

Veganism is a fasting mimicking diet with some added toxins from plants, especially the low carb version. So yeah, he was just fasting (mimicking it). It's great to lose weight but look at him, he doesn't have a lot of weight to lose.

[@jammypantz]

@@davekohler5957 I have been vegan for six years and my body and mind have never been happier. My blood work comes back perfectly every time I get it checked annually. Before veganism, I had multiple deficiencies, was overweight, and severely depressed. My doctor is always very impressed with my health and my blood work results, she says I am the healthiest college student she sees. Also, I am a competitive powerlifter, so definitely no strength sacrifices there, either. :) It's definitely possible to be malnourished on a vegan diet, just as it is for any type of diet. (You can eat vegan ben and jerry's for every meal just like you could with regular ice cream..) You just have to be educated and mindful to have a well-balanced diet, but if you know a lot about nutrition, it can be done super easily.

[@deborahsimon1101]

@@jammypantz Right....you and the "banana girl" can go on giggling about how "happy and healthy" you are, as the rest of the world sees what veganism really does to people. It's slow starvation, a diet of death. You may be telling yourself you're doing good in the world by promoting it, but you're not. You're encouraging people to follow an awful diet that will ruin their health.

[@MarmaladeINFP]

I was wondering that. BHB will increase when one is restricted enough not only in carbs but in calories and nutrition in general. The body is going into high gear to fuel itself in the restrictive vegan keto diet. It was obvious that DeLauer had burned off all his excess fat. He essentially did a fasting mimicking diet for two weeks. But that would not be a sustainably healthy diet beyond that point.

[@andter100]

Mate, it’s all about the gut. And for gut to change and get used to non animal food it takes 6-12 months. You tried just for couple of weeks and therefore your conclusions can not be applied to vegan long runners

[@sharroon7574]

@@SO-gf7nj I want to do this but it'so hard to start

[@epessoarocha]

I am following your videos and started a keto diet 4 weeks ago and I lost 20 pounds. Thanks a lot for your advices. I am 49 years old and 260 lbs one month ago. Now I feel good like I was 20 years old again. Thanks Thomas. I will never forget you encouraged me to do this the way it worked great for me.

[@RebeccaStoneoffthehook]

I'd love for you to expound on what you ate every day for this! I've been keto for over a year, but I'm going keto plant based, and need as much information as possible on how to sustain myself while doing this. This video alone helped tons! Thanks.

[@pavlovsworld9122]

Please let me know when u start this next time.. I would like to try. If u can give a heads up maybe with a way to prepare with the best foods/supplements so I can plan ahead that would be great. Thanks for doing this.. And thank you Amber for ur recipes and hard work ✌✌💎💗

[@Thelustral909]

Thank you for confirming my suspicion about Vegan Keto. I'm definitely going to try it!! Can't wait!!

[@JuliaCastilloMx]

It make you gray?

[@Scott-J]

Thanks for the update! I'm glad you found some benefit from this. Once I get ketosis well established, I was hoping to slowly shift back to a more vegetarian/vegan diet. I'll keep SW's pea protein in mind when I get there.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Best of luck!

[@thomasrobertfitness]

I used to do carb-backloading, keto, vegetarian and I end up to doing vegan diet for 4 years now. All my blood test are better than on any other diet. All my cardiovascular result are better than before. I eat over 400g of carbs and my body fat is 14% according to the DEXA scan. Yes, my body type plays a huge role in this and the fact that my digestion is better and I can recover faster thanks to all those antioxidants. I'm glad that I tried different diets before I've found veganism. Great informative video as always. Nice job

[@MoreWaveLessParticle]

Excellent. Thanks for doing this and sharing your results/feedback.

[@jackp9570]

Calm down Taylor. It’s called a female, they live all around you in every day life, no just in internet form. No need overreact and burst a blood vessel over her

[@jackp9570]

Taylor N an artery is a blood vessel my fellow Sherlock

[@Michelle_with2Ls]

This was great. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@joellenlevitre2590]

After experiencing low level depression most of my life, cutting way down on animal protein resulted in NO depression.

[@equteachme]

I applaud you and your openness to try different approaches to food, as a vegan your channel has helped me quite a bit.

[@widdershinnz]

This is great! Can you do more videos on vegan keto??

[@clarissahinshaw6037]

"I was hungry." Well, yeah. It's fewer calories, so you can't the same portion sizes. Also, legume have great protein, but are not allowed on the keto diet.

[@Mikathedog100]

You can make awesome seed breads that are dense calorie, fat and protein wise, and taste amazing.

[@anntucker9891]

Thank you Thomas, I am really glad you did this as I am a keto vegetarian, doing a mix of both IF and prolonged fasting up to 48 hours max on occasion. After hearing your great feedback I think I will join you when you next do your vegan keto diet.

[@bihanhuang8132]

Tofu and tempeh is good vegan protein resources! And it’s keto friendly! Haven’t heard u mention that

[@blkbbw8295]

Maybe he left them out in favour of the pea protein powder because they’re made of soya / soy (@8:04 he said to eat the non-soy vegan cheeses), & because he’s being sponsored by the *pea* protein makers.

[@bihanhuang8132]

blk bbw 😂😂😂tofu and tempeh are fermented soy product, huge different than unfermented soy product tho

[@cheekygrin6258]

He probably intentionally avoids soy for some reason, some people are scared of soy products

[@JG-rr8pj]

rightfully so. look up the main grower of soy. stay far away from that company and all of the companies under and above it. Stay safe.@@cheekygrin6258

[@belchmelch]

J G which Soy company is that? i buy Non-GMO tofu... but i always want to be aware what companies to stay away from...

[@d3r4g45]

1. What does a typical meal look like? 2. The powder thing is no good. You cannot lean primarily on a powder as main protein. What natural solutions are out there for vegan-protein-keto? 3. Step into the Vegetarian-keto realm. That means eggs milk and even fish.

[@MarmaladeINFP]

Want to know how to do vegan keto (or vegetarian keto or more generally plant-based keto)? This has already been explained by Dr. Will Cole in his book Ketotarian. I have his book, even though I'm not vegan. It's useful simply in showing how to make plant-based meals while remaining in ketosis. Part of my interest is that most of my immediate family is vegetarian and so sometimes I need to cook meals for the whole family. I've been particularly trying to encourage my vegetarian brothers to go keto or at least moderate low-carb. So, I bought copies of Cole's book for both of them.

[@kyleleitch4970]

Vegan for years here. Definitely going to try Keto along with intermittent fasting.

[@anita4371]

I am so confused ....some people advocate carnivore and others say vegan. Personally despite our ancestors , prefer vegan

[@mikeLgriebel]

Just what I needed for the vegans who keep asking. I really enjoyed this.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I've been getting this one a lot

[@jessicakadiasang9291]

my triglycerides went down on keto, so i am curious about this too.

[@bernardscottcrohnswarrior3868]

Thank you for doing this!!! I really appreciate when people with a big influence, like yourself, promote veganism👌🏼 really appreciate what you’re doing for the animals👌🏼🔥

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I'm not promoting anything here. Just wanted to see if it could be done

[@bernardscottcrohnswarrior3868]

Thomas DeLauer fair enough, even if you’re not directly promoting; I’m sure plenty of people appreciate your help with noticing that it’s possible👌🏼. Really love your content and scientific approach that’s clearly set out! Keep on the good work and don’t pay attention to the useless haters! You did and looked great!

[@scentertainment10]

I'm am doing vegan keto now and for everyone reading this, This is the best protocol I have ever tried! There is research you have to do but it's worth it. My mental clarity is bananas. Like Thomas says it's not really long term and I agree. When done I will have tried this protocol for 8 weeks. Honestly you should hit whatever physiological goals you want in 10 weeks of this protocol. Plus your body will thank you for the detox regardless.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I'm glad you're having fun with it!

[@mysticbeing2938]

Vegan keto is the most anti inflammatory diet for my disease. I love it! I have decided to eat organic soy instead of meat to make it easier and I feel very great. There's also Lupina that is a good protein source for keto vegan.

[@DAMIAN_SVHETS]

and how's the brain on this diet?

[@chrishomer]

Vegan for 2 weeks and it felt good... this happens all the time! Vegan for 2 years and I ended up feeling terrible! That too! Be careful folks.

[@JuliaCastilloMx]

X2

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

It might be that way with vegan keto, but I doubt it

[@wanketta]

super5club Three years on keto for me & husband includes a good deal of research. The studies supporting keto are done with scientific discipline. Your anecdotal stories of your experience are fine for you, but we who are successful experienced and informed keto dieters will not be converted by your trolling here. We just feel sorry for you. You obv have no keto experience, and have done no research, thus have no authority.

[@davekohler5957]

Going vegan is a slow death. For some it could happen in months.

[@DBASSDAN]

@@davekohler5957 I've been vegan for 29 years....must be extremely slow 😂

[@aslyswine]

Great job, Thomas! I'd love to do this someday. First, I need to find a wife... Lol

[@coczwarty]

"My girlfriend is a vegetarian, so that pretty much makes me one too."

[@coczwarty]

@fukthegoog Jules from Pulp Fiction.

[@janm9526]

You're a wonderful, inspiring, informed, good hearted human being. You "Walk the walk, and talk the talk". Thank you for all your hard work and effort - your wife too - she's part of the equation, absolutely.

[@mj6047]

Wow, Thomas.... thank you for doing this video !!! Please, we need videos with the recipes for a vegan keto...

[@cindyeyler]

I’m doing keto vegan and love it. It forces you to be creative but I find it amazing. I feel so much better eating this way