Not Losing on Low Carb? Avoid These Mistakes

Eating a low carb diet puts your body in a state that favors fat burning. But what if you are not losing on a low carb diet? Some stumbling blocks can easily trip you up when you go low carb. In this video, I show you how to avoid common mistakes so you can get the results you want.
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Disclaimer: Dr. Becky Gillaspy, DC received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. Her use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Gillaspy was a licensed chiropractor in Pennsylvania, but she no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Gillaspy and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr Becky Fitness LLC and Dr. Rebecca Gillaspy, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

[@beckygillaspy]

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[@cher8644]

You always lift my spirits with good information and straight talk. Thanks.

[@kimberlycooper4170]

I'm no longer losing much weight because I am so close to a healthy weight. I will probably lose about 5 more pounds. Thank you to you and your husband.

[@snurfbee58]

I LOVE your videos! Your calm, professional demeanor is so different from the other low-carb videos I've seen. I have already gone to your website and gotten the list of foods to eat on low-carb and it's been a great reminder. I've tried to do low carb for many years (due to some serious dietary allergies to starches) but I still have a hard time losing that last 10 pounds. The tips in this video are super! Thank you for using science and common sense in your presentations. I've just subscribed to this channel. (Not sure what took me so long.)

[@deb9806]

I needed to hear this today. I was doing well for almost 40 days but today I had to look away from brownies and candy someone brought in work. Usually I'm ok and didn't take any, but my stomach growled for the first time in a while and I really wanted to taste brownies. It passed though but I had thought "You can do better tomorrow" Then I said "You can do better today". I'm planning a cheat day on my son's birthday in a week, that will be enough.

[@karenk2831]

You are the best! I needed to learn this! Thank you! I will check out the links!

[@lnaoum2501]

Excellent video! Thank you so much for keep posting videos!🙏🙏🙏

[@juliamunkacsinebeko8500]

Thanks for every words in this video and especially for your smile! Thank you Dr.Becky! I try to follow you. It's hard, I can say. But as you say: I try to keep MY track.

[@janetpasciak6419]

Yes! So needed this 🤓

[@ghittaeibschutz9513]

Thank you very much Becky! Your advice is extremely helpful as it is so sensible and easy to follow ! Your advice is clear and given with heart! As usual, today’s video was just what I needed since I have reached a plateau and gained a little weight too ! Thanks again!🙏💕💐

[@keto4life458]

I love your topics, so motiving, so informative.

[@faatimamadsen2351]

I needed this today. Thank you

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Great advice Dr. Becky!! Thanks!!

[@PippaPipster]

Thanks Dr Becky. Another good video.

[@heatherk3696]

So true! Getting rid of sugar tooth is critical. Sugar free doesn’t mean carefree! And allowing a scheduled free day rather than taking a day off on a whim is an excellent advice! I also like your calm presentation. Thank you, Dr. Becky! 🙏

[@donna-leebean6268]

Thanks for the pep talk!

[@purplekat9685]

Thanks for sharing with us Becky!😀👍 May God bless you for helping so many 💜🙏✌🌞🎶

[@elaine8985]

Indeed!💜💛💙

[@elaine8985]

Great info as always! I just ordered your intermittent fasting book on Amazon....looking forward to it💜💥💯

[@shereemoon]

Deeply appreciate Dr. Becky and the motivating and practical insights to apply to our journey toward optimal health.

[@wendymcaleer5983]

Extra helpful info. Thank you!!

[@mariannebrowne7398]

Thanks for the great information

[@Deekened]

Thanks Becky! Very helpful

[@alicethompson8657]

Thank you Dr Becky. I appreciate you. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

[@maryvangundy2249]

Thankyou so much Dr Becky for these wonderful videos, God bless you for your help and kind, encouraging informative teachings.

[@annbrowning4415]

Thank you so much Doctor!!!!! Fabulous videos!!!!!!

[@scrappingandcrafting2229]

Thank you for this video. Since August of 2019 I've lost 130 pounds but since the beginning of this year I have been stuck trying to lose the last 25. You have motivated me to not give up. Thank you.

[@rickowen4410]

Good info. Thanks!

[@noelarmstrong1917]

very good advice. thanks. ps love the fire in to corner

[@thisisme2681]

Always enjoy your videos.

[@leoniehazenberg315]

You are my favorite information woman. Thanks

[@oceania1917]

Thank you for information on the cephalic phase insulin response!

[@chrissyforanimals]

Excellent video.

[@verompakanyane7892]

Thank you so much Dr. Becky for this valuable information needed, especially for a “newby”like me. I will stick to my race and remember the points 🙏

[@av1550]

It’s so true, I’ve noticed that when I eat the sugar alcohols I get sweet cravings and carb !

[@kimedgeh759]

Good morning Dr. B! Thank you for the informative videos and most of all for your consistent information! Can a body get what it needs if you do mostly OMAD AND the meals are filled with protein, vegetables and healthy fats? Do you have to eat more than that?

[@maryiamsafwat7329]

your voice is so sooothing 😍..no shouting no schick schak ..thankyou for tips

[@jamesavickers5961]

Thanks Becky

[@amaok1583]

Thank you so much! I almost gave up today because I lost a bit of weight early last month when I began a low-carb diet, but the scale does not seem to be moving lower anymore these past few days, and I was frustrated. Watching this has renewed my faith and I just have to trust the process...it won’t happen overnight! Thank you.

[@LUCAS-go7jl]

Push yourself to the limit in the gym

[@luisez.5888]

I feel it helps to not look at low carb as a diet, but rather a new way of eating, a way that is better for your health and better for your figure. Stick to it and you will certainly see results. Slowly but surely. All the best to you.

[@amaok1583]

@@LUCAS-go7jl thank you! I began doing this yesterday and I felt the pain in various muscles, so I’ll keep pushing through! Thank you so much for the motivation

[@amaok1583]

@@luisez.5888 oh yes, definitely! I went low-carb because I got a diagnosis from my doctor that I am prediabetic (I’m 33, so that’s pretty scary). I have a family history of diabetes (I lost my mother to it) and for years I had been very particular about what I eat (cut off sugar, complex carbs, meat except poultry) and consistent exercise. But I got into grad school and with the pandemic, I quickly fell off the wagon. The diagnosis set me back on track, and I know I’ll be doing this all my life, but I’m happy to, if it would have me more extra years to enjoy life with my family! Thank you so much!

[@CalmVibesVee]

@@amaok1583 you can reverse diabetes with ketosis & fasting. Also build muscle as it help burn thru the stored glucose. I cheer you on!

[@flyingsaucer1268]

hi doc, good video ! ...and a very clean kitchen as usual ;-)

[@jennifertesta2803]

Really appreciate the pep talk! I'm still in the early faze of my low carb transition and your video is an inspiration - thank you, Dr. Becky.

[@davepitzoSWM]

Thanks Doc. I’m 3 weeks into my Keto. Dropped 17 quick ones now hit a brick wall. Even gained a few back in the last couple of days! 😂 so I am seeing if my fat/carb intakes are causing this. I need to be patient and let the process work. Signed Obedient to low carbs

[@BonafideGail]

Thank you.

[@lauraaday3230]

Also to my family had a hard time understanding why I'm doing keto because it seemed so strict they thought maybe low carb will be better but I have more success on keto Now they understand what I was talking about I have an aunt who is type one diabetic messages

[@radwaawad9013]

You are the first dr. that says that is Ok to have a free day. Interesting.

[@lindaklase3821]

Find Jason Fung MD on KZbin. He is brilliant and honest.

[@thomasjensen6243]

Yeah, BUT she also said only 9 free days per year. That's not much.

[@yvettebennett6170]

I cant worry about weightloss. The scale rarely goes down. It takes a long time for my weight to go down. I have learned to measure myself. When the measurements decrease like they do, I know fat loss is happening and that is my goal. To lose the post menopause abdominal fat since I started HRT again. It will happen. It will just take patience and time. 😁

[@justuschickens10]

Hi I am in the same situation I tried carb cycling it made the scale move fast all good carbs but carbs all the same ✌️

[@yvettebennett6170]

@@justuschickens10 I eat low carb and have days here and there with carbs from veggies only and I eat moderate protein and high fat.

[@robinmendelson5512]

Time and patience. Yes yes yes. I mean really, how long, how many years did it take us to get so unhealthy. It will take time and patience for us to get healthy thus losing the weight. I also don’t use numbers on a scale. My measurement is how my body feels and how clothes fit.

[@jeanninehaidl2960]

Dr. Becky, do you have any episodes that speak on your exercise routine? Would love to hear what you do.

[@EduardQualls]

One thing for people to consider is, if you find yourself wandering the kitchen looking for something (usually sweet) to eat, just stop and drink a glass of cool water, taking your time and enjoying it. Then, see if you're still craving something to eat after that. Most of the time, you'll find that you're just thirsty: for many of us, our mind has been conditioned us to sense that thirst as hunger.

[@tedlahm5740]

The candy still calls loud and clear.

[@user-qd8ox3mb7g]

Thank you dr 💟💟💟💟💟

[@chilichoppintacobanditsuck4767]

We love you and your hubby...👍🤗

[@fall4ubei655]

I couldn't agree more. By checking my carb intakes. I started 2 weeks ago ang I lost 5 kls

[@joannesmith6819]

Do you have a video / videos targeted to women who are almost in menopause? I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible :) I just found your channel the other day and love it so far - thanks! And I see your Huskers rug in the background ... I'm from Omaha 😊

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Joanne, I have videos on weight loss over 50/menopause that you can find on my channel page. (Go Huskers!)

[@joannesmith6819]

@@beckygillaspy :) Thanks - I'll search for them.

[@jkay8320]

I do this i plan my cheat day every 2 weeks, it gives me something to look forward to, & pushes me through on not to binge

[@gman77gas]

You nailed it...thought I was unique! 43# down 20 to go. I am 3 months in.

[@TheChaya31]

Very useful tips Dr.Becky. Thank you for sharing them. Does this 21 day challenge has vegan recipes included? Please let me know I may want to try it.

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Kamla, it is not a vegan plan.

[@mauraregan338]

This is what I am struggling with. I have hypothyroid and my doc wants me at 75mg daily. Gaining weight! Thanks for the information

[@bonnie7073]

Maura, I understand your struggle. I have been hypothyroid for over 3 decades. My doctors didn't diagnose me for a few years. Then, they under-medicated for years. They gave me low calorie, low fat diets. Keto is helping me lose weight and feel better. Read all food labels, checking for carbs and all forms of sugar. I eat 25 grams or less of carbs each day (no cheat days). I take vitamin and mineral supplements. As Dr Becky says, medical issues, such as hypothyroidism, may make weight loss slower. I have been doing keto for 4 months and my weight loss has been slow, but I won't give up. Change doctors if needed; educate your doctor about keto. Keep it up and you will feel better.

[@bibibrin5035]

Me too!! Very slow progress... but family doctor insists on higher doses of thyroid meds and low fat diet... what to do??? Help...

[@lmcdonough2293]

Thank for this...I'm just starting menopause and have hypothyroidism. I'm eating very healthy and exercising a few days a week and still can't get the needle to move. I do feel like I'm losing inches and feel less bloated but the scale won't budge. I'll try to be patient and maybe cut out the stevia in my coffee and tea. Always appreciate you.

[@justuschickens10]

Research carb cycling I was in your shoes until I researched my body type I am an endomorph and found what exercise I needed and carb cycling moved the scale immediately 😊

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

keep the stevia avoid the coffee. caffeine repeatedly JOLTS the adrenal glands resulting in their diminished function which affects the thyroid. plus coffee narrows n stiffens the veins n arteries more damage; plus it is a dehydrant it dries out the body.. avoid coffee and caffeine; make your diet 60% fruit n veggies 25% meat/proteins and 15% starch with all the starch eaten at breakfast or lunch but NOT after 1pm... have a thick fruit smoothie for breakfast a veggie meat starch lunch..a 4pm big fruit snack a 6pm meat n veggie meal a 10pm fruit nuts n seeds snack...u wont b hungry n will lose every day...

[@susanhughes9324]

Thank you

[@soofihasan]

I cannot express enough of how valuable your guidance is. I started keto two years ago, lost almost 40 pounds in the first 4 months but have been steady ever since. Am on low carb for almost a year and some of what you mention happens regularly, hearing you is a great check.. thank you doctor and God bless. Regards from pakistan

[@SandyzSerious]

You are amazing. You are my inspiration.

[@elaine8985]

Ditto!!

[@joebarbuto2760]

The important rule for my weight loss that I found very successful in achieving my goal is attainable but not overwhelming expectations. By setting my mind for weight loss to achievable limits. Mine was 2lbs. per month following low carb. It takes the pressure off and maintains your motivation.

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

@Joe barbuto I am also averaging about 2 or 3 lb weight loss per month. I thought it would be faster due to calorie deficit/lower carb but I'm also very sedentary teleworking from home. But 2 or 3lbs loss is very painless and more maintainable in the long run.

[@joebarbuto2760]

@@KaliKali-hv9bt Exactly. We are doing great by our mind set of our monthly attainable expectations 2 - 3 lbs. Slow and steady. Trust me your body will tell you when you have reached its weight as mine did. Anything less and you will feel it/ at that point our body will tell us to adjust by increasing our healthy caloric intake, still on low carb. The bodies desirable weight will be maintained. I've dropped 50 lbs. in 18 months / maintained over a year now My body gave me 👍

[@laura2842]

help I am 71 tried keto for a month during pandemic, lost ten pounds would love to loose ten more but I am stuck I do 18 hour IF have bulletproof coffee every morning and carb count is below 30 net. ok I do like wine on weekends and gave up the Adkins bars, how can I continue this regime? I like the way I feel (not bloated) argh! thx Dr Becky

[@robertaborsellino3456]

What would you recommend for sugar substitute? Stevia, monkfruit?

[@Mairiain]

I lost 4 pounds in the first month of keto, so not everyone has the spectacular results that you mention at around 5:35. I mention this in case others are experiencing the same thing and are discouraged.

[@Browneyegirl_13]

All the calories on the keto diet is insane I ended up getting so much cellulite from this high fat low carb diet...I now do 16/8 or 20/4 intermittent fasting...keep my carbs around 80g for the day. I eat nutrient dense food like a 4 egg omelette with a load of Broccoli and green beans which sustains me. The only fruits I do consume are apples and bananas..an apple on my morning toast with 2 poached eggs or in my oats. My calories are around 1500 but I always find myself in a calorie deficit which is a bonus for me...thank you for a great channel

[@brendas1346]

Your diet doesn't sound like ketogenics. 80g of carbs a day is a lot! How are you losing weight on that amount? Net carbs should be 20-40g a day for weight loss. Also fruit is not Keto friendly; you can eat berries but that's about it. Oats are high carb. Dr. Eric Berg has a lot of really good videos on Keto, he can give good directions, too.

[@Browneyegirl_13]

@@brendas1346 I never said that I'm doing Keto..I used to be on it. I train 3x a day that's how I loose weight...HIT....my calorie deficit is between 3500 and 4500

[@elizabethburns2700]

Dr Becky when your fat cells lose the fat do they replace it with water for a time to make sure you are going to stick with weight loss? And then shrink later? Also can you ever fully get rid of a fat cell once you get them or only shrink them?

[@w8n2retire]

Truth!

[@queendubya2914]

I needed this video. Thank you! I’ve lost almost 120 pounds in 2018 & 2019. I have 25 pounds to goal, and I ended 2020 the exact same weight I started the year, though I’ve not felt like I changed anything. I’m grateful I have “ maintained” for 14 months now, but I’d really like to complete my journey to my final goal. I’ll be implementing your tips💚 thanks!

[@PippaPipster]

Fabulous - Congratulations!!

[@annietyge1634]

can you use mtc oil for low carb or is it just for keto

[@malvanlondon8683]

My challenge is that I really do want to be able to continue eating some (minimal amount of) bread, pasta, and rice both during my low carb diet and when I have lost all the weight. (Of course, I am opting for wholemeal and wholegrain versions). So these foods MUST be part of my low carb diet; as I'm trying to create a "way of life" and not a diet that ends. It's a trick tightrope to walk. lol.

[@gmmxn]

I want a kitchen like yours...

[@robwestley7370]

Sandra WestleyI have your fasting recipe book, and it’s really good, the only problem I have is I cannot eat to much fat, I have so far lost 10lbs which is great, I bought coconut oil and even 1 teaspoon of this fat gives me violent heart burn, I do have an acid reflux problem and a small hyaitus hernia , and have been on ometprosol for many years, have tried apple cider vinegar in capsules but still it’s an awful reaction, of violent heart burn. I can manage teaspoon at a time of olive oil, but this is know where near enough fats that I should be consuming, I don’t feel hungry at all, but the weight loss is slow. Any suggestions please.

[@pennyc7064]

I don't need to lose weight but would like to eat low carb as I have read that low carb reduces migraine attacks. Dr. Becky, what do you suggest as a good meal plan for those in my situation?

[@WillN2Go1]

After a year and a half closely tracked keto (I made a database in which I enter everything I eat. Traveling... not possible, but at home very easy.) Here's what I think might be interesting. I let the pandemic become an excuse for being lazy, not much exercise at all - my weight went up over 2020. So exercise is critical. Carbs. I still have that junkie's itch to constantly snack, that hasn't gone away. Hunger? Totally knocked back into perspective. I can miss an entire day of eating and not be much bothered. (I used to get the hangry's if I fasted overnight for a 10 am blood draw.) Cravings. I tried 45 day 'low carb diet in the past but without raising my fats. I had amazing dreams about cookies. I would recommend everyone try this the same way Timothy Leary used to advocate LSD. I thought I missed crusty baguettes, corn chips, popcorn. I've had each and meh, they just don't have the draw they used to. The one thing I did miss and have added back into my keto diet, is whole oats. Not cooked just in a bowl or more commonly mixed in with my eggs. About 2-3 times a week I'll have 1/4 cup. Well within keto. I ate a big bowl of hot air popcorn every evening for 20 years, but I don't miss it. Scales. My digital scale repeated day after day the exact same weight. I was suspicious of its accuracy and usefulness. So I bought two more to compare them. For the first week they consistently varied by 0.2 lbs (no problem at all) but after two weeks the cheaper one started reading 8-10 lbs under the other two. I think two weeks of minimal daily used drew down the voltage on the batteries and could no longer keep its parameters. The $72 one is difficult to read but seems very consistent and my older one same thing. And they both often read the exact same weight multiple days in a row. I suspect they aren't as accurate as their 0.2 lb increments, (When I hold various weights in my hand. 10 lb weights I get around 10 pounds change in reading. 1/2 pound? (0.5) sometimes no change at all. They're good enough, but I know that real precision would really help the positive feedback loop that is essential to developing good practices. And yes my 'sweet tooth' is still alive and kicking ..me. I know what addicts say when after decades of sobriety they say that they still think about heroin or booze every day. I went to a high tea, which is a lot of sugar. I got the sugar high (more like whiplash) - instead of accepting that this was just 'part of eating sweets,' I didn't like it at all.

[@brendas1346]

I like "cut the sweetness". I never really thought of it that way but certainly makes sense. The only thing I've noticed when cutting sugar though is sometimes I get a little shaky and I'll need a little shot of sugar from something. Is there a way around this issue?

[@1whitecottagelife770]

Could it be withdrawals?

[@teresavinson1256]

What would a typical "free day" look like- one with higher carbs?

[@eshetchayil6246]

Thank you!

[@georgianandlovu9819]

do you still need to count calories. I didnt count my first week and ended up doubling my normal calories and gained 4lb

[@geofftaylor7541]

Becky can i use CMD as my mineral supply each day in water for my electrolyte, i prefer these to an electrolyte . Geoff Taylor New zealand

[@jagsgranster3819]

Thank you Becky. Seems I fight for every pound down. I'm past menopause and struggle w getting restful sleep but each day begins anew with my resolve to keep on keeping on. Your 40 day eating cycle piqued my interest, so will look into that.

[@deb9806]

Did you try it? I did and it was first thing since I lost weight at 50, (60 now) that worked. I keep carbs 50-75 most days and cheat days more. Just the lower carbs and not snacking all day helped a lot and after 2 wks, i slept better. Not perfect ,that's gone but some days, 6 hours straight! ; )

[@robinmendelson5512]

A couple times a week I might have 85% dark chocolate. I plan for it and adjust my other carbs.

[@peggytoo]

Initially I lost 21kg but now it seems like I am stuck on the same number for a long time. I haven't increased my food intake or carbs but my weight is just staying the same. I have another 20kg to lose but it's like in a coma.

[@solinspired4428]

I did the carb creep and the free day and went on a sugar binge for a month. I saw a picture of myself and I have a ways to go. I'm dealing with insulin resistance and stress issues and that doesn't help. I feel like giving up.

[@cathyengen7094]

Don’t give up - or give in to your frustration!! We all have been there. Think of your goal. Think of why you started this journey to heal. Whenever the stresses in my life seem like they are winning, I tell myself “Not today.” Picture yourself at your goal and how incredible that feels. See yourself there, and keep that picture in your mind to push all the negative stuff put of the way. The longer you resist caving in, the greater the victory over that moment will feel. Say not this hour, then nope, not this afternoon. Keep pushing the creep away until you can look back and say, “ I did it today - I won that one!!!” The next day will be just a bit easier, because you know you did it yesterday for the whole day. I believe in you and know you can do it!!!

[@lucybraun8969]

I've found that without berries as part of my break fast meal, ACV alone is not enough to get my metabolism moving, but with the berries, my weight loss stalls. There are no other carbs coming in, so what is the solution?

[@barbaraverville3816]

Dr. Becky, I have been Keri/carnivore for 3 years and stalled for 2 plus years. I do intermittent fasting but I only lost when I was giving plasma 3 times a week?? I am also a gastric bypass patient,64, and lost my gallbladder 2 years ago

[@barbaraverville3816]

Can you Help me figure out how to lose my last50-60

[@vincec727]

What happens if you dont make that hand sign?

[@Scorpionwitch]

It all sounds good but I tried keto for about 6 weeks and wound up passing out along side a walking trail after only 2 miles. I normally hike for miles and this was just a walk. I got dizzy, tunnel vision, my legs stopped working, sick, I could barely move. I Finally got back to the car going 100ft at a time. I was plenty hydrated but my body just shut down. It took a couple of months of eating normal and slowly testing my limits before I felt OK with going on hikes again. Maybe this is great for some people but if you're regularly active I'd be REALLY careful. If I had been 8 miles out in the desert like I normally am, that could have ended badly.

[@cathyengen7094]

Will, do you take any supplements or a liquid trace mineral electrolyte replacement like Endure? I have been low Carb/Keto for many years now, and I am a runner. I average 4-6 miles daily except Sunday, and include 2 races per month during racing season and have had no troubles. I know each of our bodies are different and react differently. I am thinking your body was not fully adapted yet, and it sounds like a possible electrolyte imbalance to me.

[@Scorpionwitch]

@@cathyengen7094 I take a daily multi-vitamin and a magnesium supplement. I work outdoors in AZ and am very careful to stay hydrated and regularly add electrolytes. I never went thru the "keto flu" though I did just feel a little off. A keto friend told me I wasn't eating enough fat. I usually eat pretty low fat, I just always have, so maybe I just didn't have anything to burn for fuel. I can normally do an 8 - 10 mile desert hike here with no problem so shutting down on a 2 mile walk was definitely not right.

[@cathyengen7094]

@@Scorpionwitch our bodies are so amazing, aren’t they!! Your friend could be right. A higher good fat intake is part of Keto, because that is our fuel source when we are in ketosis, which helps our bodies convert from a sugar/carb burner to a fat burner. I was just so worried about you passing out in the desert when you are alone - that is SUPER dangerous. Where I live it would be the same for me in the winter when it is 20 or 30 below zero!! Maybe with not having enough fuel you also had heat stroke? That would account for how awful you felt after you recovered and the time it took you to fully recover and feel well again.

[@Mary-fy8st]

Hi Dr. Becky i have already reached my weight goal from 53 kls to 45kls in 3mo...how should i maintain it. My cheeks have shrinked and i have changed the size of my clothes fr Med to Small. Can i eat my breakfast now? 😊. Im still working on my tummy🇵🇭

[@lauraaday3230]

You got that right I had a friend of mine the other day say oh yeah I want to Costco in they have a lot of keto stuff it says keto friendly I said yeah but you still have to read the labels in the ingredients

[@karenlatham4053]

Which is why I question toothpaste and mouthwash while intermittent fasting or fasting. For some stupid reason they all insist on putting artificial sweeteners in them. And so many people will say well you don't swallow it..Well swallowing it has nothing to do with it. As soon as it goes on your tongue it causes this reaction. I've started using hydrogen peroxide and/or dry brush.

[@GummibareSi]

I believe the toothpaste brand Hello does not add any sweeteners. Maybe double check that. Lol.

[@karenlatham4053]

@@GummibareSi xylitol.. I was really excited until I read the ingredients list. Xylitol is supposedly natural but it's still a sweetener. I'm just going to have to make my own toothpaste lol.

[@annieperez2510]

does a low carb diet also mean a low calorie diet ? I often feel like I need to eat lower calories, so I can keep 50g of carbs or less with the macros of calories consumed in the day? Is this right?

[@cathyengen7094]

Annie, I am low carb/Keto with intermittent fasting and incorporate longer fasts. Just because you have eliminated sugar and lower carbs, doesn’t mean you can eat whatever and however much you want. I do watch my portions and my total calories for the day. I am in maintenance and keep my numbers where they are to stay where I am at. It is a new lifestyle not a diet for me. It is how I am for the rest of my life. Food for me is fuel to be healthy and to be able to do the things I love.

[@tedvoise7964]

hate having to be on keto,have to do it bcz of type 1 diabetes,can't keep weight on,lost 20lbs and I have no weight to lose,used to be buff and muscular but now so skinny these days,I hate it!

[@nancneumann4196]

Ive never had high a1c or high bg readings. Im 56 female 30lbs overweight. 1 month ago i Quit coffee, all hidden sugars, quit added sugars and went low carb under 50gm omad with added healthy fats.. My bg sky rockets sometimes up to 145 even when ive just eaten strictly keto- 2 fried eggs, 2 strips of bacon and 2 tbs of butter, or sometimes skyrockets in the morning after fasting beyond 12 hours. After 1 week of giving up my last 2 tsp of monk fruit, my 2 diet cokes, and reducing caloric intake by 500cal a day, increasing my walking and swimming times...im up 4 lbs this week. I must be a freak. This is impossible. Do i just have to quit eating altogether, i guess?

[@debbiefayta6286]

I have been eating low carb since October 1st and have lost 40 pounds!

[@dominiquehazzard5925]

where do we stand with lentils ? honey ? also can we have some oat overnight yogurt with the low carb ? Beginner here, started 10 days ago and already have less pain in my knee and a massive mood improvement + started to sleep better. I got a lot of weight to loose but I have done the hard part by giving up sweetner. I really was afraid that I would not be able to do it but it was not as bad as I thought. I am in need of the plan but I got a deal with my husband that if I do it for 3 weeks then I can buy the yearly sub. I have been binge watching as it keep me going

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Dominique, congrats on getting started. There is a lot that goes into creating an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective plan. The foods you mentioned are not unhealthy, but their nutrient breakdown needs to be considered as part of your overall plan.

[@robinmendelson5512]

@@beckygillaspy yes indeed. I know that over the Passover holiday, I will be enjoying matzah. First cheating carb in over a year, but for those days I will need to adjust my carbs, protein and fat. I am planning for those days.

[@tonymichaud8683]

I've taken an average...over the last 20 days I've eaten 65 grams of carbs..Thats 3.26 carbs per day. I'm not losing weight ketoacidosis. Really?! Some doctors need to wake up

[@Clovergirl7934]

I have to know. I am new to this and find your channel so helpful. I am very strict during the day, but I look forward to my treat each night which is 2cups whole cream, 1 4oz package of sugar free jello chocolate pudding, whipped up and put into 1 cup glass containers. Refrigerate. I’ve tried sugar free jello as well, but really like the pudding. Am I deluding myself that this is ok? Help.

[@bethannsmith1221]

I have been reducing the amount of sweet treats over time. I use about 1/2 cup cream and a handful of berries. Now pudding is too sweet for me.

[@Clovergirl7934]

Thanks for the tip. Do you whip it up?

[@GummibareSi]

I've heard people say it's keto and also that it's not. I believe it does have sucrolose, which is a different version of sugar but it's not digested the same way. It probably depends on how your body processes it. If you are eating well, and the treat isn't changing your weight loss it is fine. Make sure that you aren't eating it too close to when you go to bed.

[@Clovergirl7934]

Thank you Naomi. Continuing to learn.

[@robinmendelson5512]

2 cup of cream! While I believe we are all on own own paths, I do love a good diet Cherry Coke, it seems to me you are not satiated from the main portion of your meal. At one point I was eating a keto chocolate mug cake each night. That was fine, I was still getting healthy. Then I started Eating a better quality of meat, eggs, fats and that craving went away. These days sometimes I end my eating with some pecans and a piece of dark chocolate. It does take time. Do you do intermittent fasting? Do you drink coffee with some cream, MCT oil? Blessings.

[@thebutterfly3ffect77]

I don’t suffer from bloating or constipation. Entering my second week of keto and no I do. Not sure I can put up with this

[@teresalinn7481]

Open up the refrigerator and nothing looks good”…i have never in my life had that problem….may explain alot (lol)

[@envyme2323]

Hi! Do you have a plan for low carb/ low fat? I was told by my doc that my cholesterol is slightly high and I’m to go on low carb low fat diet

[@hikerliz]

Do your research. Low carb is good but not low fat. Research Keto and what is healthy fats

[@envyme2323]

@@hikerliz ok will do thanks!

[@robinmendelson5512]

Your doctor has certain information that they follow. There are other studies about High cholesterol that your doctor might not be taking into consideration. So it is your obligation to find some information about keto, high cholesterol, fat. Search for it on KZbin and you will come up with a couple of handful of doctors that will start giving you some alternative information. Blessings

[@envyme2323]

@@robinmendelson5512 thank you so much. I will research more

[@TeamProsperity]

I put two tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in our smoothies each morning so would MCT oil be better to use?

[@pamelap.123]

It can give you diarrhea, according to many. I've been keto 2 years and have never had MCT oil.

[@GummibareSi]

MCTs are not necessarily better, but it will keep you feeling fuller longer.

[@CalmVibesVee]

If you use mct learn the different qualities. Most will give you loose stool. I found they least reactive with Brain Octane but only use a 1/2-1 tsp. I can help you go longer till first meal. It also is good for preworkout energy if your not feeling your ketones that day. I use it a few times per week.

[@MicheleMaBelle67]

Lightbulb moment here!