The Difference Between Keto And Atkins - Dr. Eric Westman [Live Talk]

Keto and Atkins might seem similar but they're actually not at all! Listen to this talk by world-renowned obesity specialist Dr. Eric Westman as he explains the two diets. Do YOU know the difference? Tell us in the comments below!
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[@13c11a]

I lost 200 pounds on Atkins in 1975-1976. He was clear and understandable. People don't want to say the names Stillman or Atkins so they insist that "keto" is something entirely different. Well, with all the crazy add-ons, maybe it is. All I know is that if you keep track of actual carbs and keep them low, you will lose weight and feel better. My cholesterol went from way over 300 to 146. I don't remember the change in my triglycerides but it was dramatic, too. Eat real food. If your grandmother wouldn't recognize something as real food, it's probably not and you shouldn't eat it. And move around, take a walk. Be grateful.

[@techisgod]

Doctor Atkins Diet Revolution book saved my life two times. I lost 55 pounds last time. I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with a A1C of 8.1. Now that I'm back on the Akins diet my A1C has dropped down to 6.2. In another three months from now my A1C should be approximately 5.6. which mean I will no longer have type 2 diabetes. I also lost 50 pounds in the past three months following his diet with lots of added exercise. Just want people to know that Dr Atkins was always right and he saved many lives. He’s my hero.

[@cookshackcuisinista]

Dr. Westman, I cannot say enough about your methodology, your transparency, your caring nature and how you aren't selling any product! You are the real deal and thank you for your dedication!

[@carmensilva3953]

Anita T I couldn't have said it better myself!

[@NIgirl923]

I guess I'm doing dirty Keto, I can't afford grass fed steaks, only the ground beef. 4 months on Keto, I'm not hungry. I'm looseing about one to two lbs a week. I'm no spring chicken. 72 years young. I feel better then I have in years. I only eat meat, eggs, dairy , fish and some berries n greens known then. I do drink my butter coffee in the early am. Green tea ,no sugar and water . I don't eat keto breads etc , no almond flour. . I only eat real food. Thank you for your help.

[@ineedhoez]

This is weird. Dirty keto is not about food quality.

[@dianemorgan5608]

so glad you said to eat protein that you can afford till you can afford better. I started with several plain hot dogs and a plate of liver fried in butter with onions and that filled me up enough that I could fast for 16h till I ate again the next day. I was afraid I was doing it wrong but it helped me lose a little weight. Now I can afford to purchase some reg. beef and pork and hopefully I will get to grass fed in a few months when I have extra money.

[@Agapy8888]

Check out butter makes your pants fall off.

[@livehealthyfinishstrong]

Thanks for this! My life has been transformed by this sort of information. I am turning 65 and for the past 2 years I have combined LOW CARB (Keto) with Intermittent Fasting, lost 82 lbs., came off ALL MEDICATIONS (2 for hypertension, one for high cholesterol and gave up my CPAP for sleep apnea). I am Loving life! I started my own KZbin channel “Bill C Thompson - Live Healthy, Finish Strong

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

Sir, you are so right. I am coming up on a year on this LCHF lifestyle and never before have I kept the weight off and felt so good. It is sustainable; I don’t t even think about it anymore. 3 simple rules...keep the carbs < 20, eat until satisfied, and don’t eat if you are not hungry. Dr. Westman thank you so much.

[@Straightdeal]

20g of carbs is frightfully low. I am doing OK by keeping total carbs < 50g, which is around 10% of my daily intake.

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

@@Straightdeal I think what ever works for you is great. I am following Dr. Westman’s protocol, and it works well. My husband is on 50 grams a day. It seems dudes can metabolize them faster.

[@farsati1]

Dr. Eric Westman, I lost 60 pounds following your simple keto diet. Thank you very much!

[@rodneyjohnson6313]

Basically the way I do it is eggs meat cheese and leafy greens and certain berries

[@nelly-marianelahernandez7527]

Best video explaining in the simplest way to understand. Thank you

[@SD-my9so]

Yes! KISS, I lost 30Lbs. Just staying on page 4 with no measure, weighing, or worrying about macros. Just eat on plan, when hungry, stop when full. Hey! Thirty pounds down in 6 Month.

[@pittsburgh-gal]

👍👍👍That is exactly the way I went about it.....intuitive keto eating....don't need to count no macros 😁😁😁! Lost 33 pounds, at goal....

[@Ketoswammy]

Similar, lost 50 in 9 months, have kept it of nearly a year.

[@shidling7782]

S Dunn how can I get a copy of page 4?

[@SD-my9so]

Shidling Put Dr. Erick Westman’s page 4 in google search and you will find many.

[@Milkman4279]

I want to lose 40 lbs. I'm going to follow Dr. Westman's diet, I think it'll work 👍

[@pollyticspiche1801]

Dr westmans simple approach, helps more people get on board. Keto can be made very confusing. Thank you Dr Westman!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Polly tics Piche thank you 🙌

[@joey6280]

This is the most insightful explanation of the Atkins (I would dare to say of the Low carb diets in general). You know the ins and outs of the Atkins diet because you built up the foundation of the low carb diets. I'm going to buy your book, Doctor. Thank you again. This is the exact type of content I was looking for. Simple, straight to the facts, no BS video

[@vickiecook8636]

Thankyou Doc,,,I agree with all you stated. You actually broke it down and made it easily understood.

[@Jeffmacaroni1542]

I'm going back to Atkins old school.

[@kenhall5551]

Thank you for pointing out the distinctions that separate these two ways of eating.

[@jpno4]

Went to the Chicago event last week...it was great! Well worth it and a lot of fun. Had 3 docs with presentations and talked to them after the event. The whole affair went off like a well oiled machine. This guy is so down to earth and easy to understand I really appreciate his approach. It was absolutely great! A big thank you to the Adapt your life team!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Joe Potter thank you so much for attending. We truly appreciate your support 😊

[@gammaguire5623]

You're a breath of fresh air! Thanks for being down to earth and realistic.

[@kayeszymanski6945]

Thanks Dr. Westman!! Short and easy to understand!! Love your videos! Come to Syracuse or Buffalo NY! ❤️

[@cmj5281]

Thank you explaining these diets. Truly appreciate. May God continue to move you to help others.

[@cynthiaparker6036]

My hero, thanks for everything

[@mrscms831]

Hello, I had wondered about the slight difference of philosophy in your page 4 diet with TOTAL carbs, and the New Atkins book teaching Net carbs. You explained it well, Keto and total carbs (

[@AdaptYourLife]

mrscms831 thank you for coming as well as your support 😊

[@Lance54689]

I've noticed the dynamic with some people focused on the high-quality nature of food, and I think it is a form a self- sabotage. Worrying about eating farmed salmon keeps them from thinking about the sugar they are eating. When I mention that eating farmed salmon is a lot better than eating sugar, they don't want to hear it.

[@ineedhoez]

Exactly. It's just the food industry trying to keep us confused. Reminds me of the post from a police department that had said they would test people's meth for gluten, if they brought it in. People brought it in. Sugar is the poison. Remember that

[@tarapaul8212]

Thank you!

[@dorothyoputa7627]

Thanks dr.

[@luccabetta5238]

Great information as always Dr Westman thank you 🙏🏾🥰 from Melbourne, Australia

[@zerocarbdoc]

Keto Stud! Saving lives with his example and message I can't thank you enough!

[@AdaptYourLife]

😊🙌

[@mimisano5916]

This is great information. Thank you Dr. Westman for making it make sense.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@jobrown8146]

Thank you.

[@maxibake9323]

1 hour till I can have Bacon, so I looked away during this video.🥓 Lol. Thank you for clarifying, & sharing this important information with us all. & Take care to. ❤🙂🐶

[@ketodad]

Thanks Dr. W. I like following your advice above all others. You keep it simple and down to Earth. I'm 60 down in 6 months and just watch total carbs. Omega 3 fish oil , potassium , and magnesium supplement once or twice a week , and feel great. Another point ; sometimes when you think your stalled , maybe your just gaining muscle mass from the protein as well ( muscle weighs more than fat , right ?) Anyhow, carry on with your great advice and tips. Your an awesome Doc. Pete in Alberta , Can.

[@JustMeOutHere]

@hiwa can you elaborate more on the supplements you take?

[@PT-tw6kg]

I was put on Akins 40yrs ago, put on it because I suffered severe allergies. Best way of eating even with this eating still couldn't have fruit. Just meat and a small salad. Started at 28yrs now will be 69yrs old so far great health. Now 4 months went carnivore still trying to adjust it for my body.

[@cristyasido2333]

i have read somewhere that keto diet is risky, someone actually recommended agoge diet to me, it has been months and i feel great, its also makes me lose weight and feel great about myself

[@cincin4515]

The cups of creamy or butter coffee with the excessive fats for some is just a recipe for an unwanted laxative.

[@captkerosene]

Thanks Doc for your work. This diet is really helping me. But, I don't think you answered the question very well.

[@valjalava1951]

I have been on keto and IF for 6 months now off insulin and metformin ,but iam noticing my blood sugars going a Lillie higher now ,should I go back on the metformin ,as I would like to have some corn as it’s in season and know we’re not suppose to on keto

[@victoriamanley9961]

Great

[@anofficial0253]

I was told by my doctor not to adhere to the keto diet because it's unhealthy. He said I should eat a balanced diet so I tried the Agoge diet and I am starting noticing less stubborn belly fat really fast.

[@mariafrancia9446]

im doing the same diet! its great

[@ineedhoez]

Keto is incredibly healthy

[@valbrenneman9071]

I have been keto 3 years now but lately I have an aversion to ground beef. Steaks, roasts and shredded ok. Ground pork ok. Just ground beef.

[@anaramon31]

hello the page 4 indicate drink zero carb liquids, sugar free drinks is it the same?

[@AdaptYourLife]

As long as there are no carbs, you’re good 😊

[@rockstarr8554]

Dr. Westman what’s your position on the New Carnivore diet which Dr. Saladino follows?

[@wadduphotthing]

Will you guys be back in Minneapolis? Anytime soon!??

[@AdaptYourLife]

Hi Whitney, this was an old video

[@forestlittke4649]

2024~ I seem to be stuck with the last 20...30 pounds to go. I look good in my clothes, but the scale won't budge! Hovering around 150 but the MVD says I should be 120 pounds @ 5'6, male aged 65.

[@gaypreator8547]

Oodles .... 😀. My mantra: Keep it Simple. This lifestyle is so simple - and so rewarding. Information overload errrrr..... Again just: keep it simple: learn as you go.

[@pittsburgh-gal]

Yes!!! Easy peasy!!😁😁

[@ketodad]

Great job ! I'm down 60 in 6 mos.

[@gaypreator8547]

hiwa good job. Stay on track. 🍀👍

[@hopeking3588]

I did the Atkins diet in my 40s and lost 90lbs. I wish I would have stuck to it. Was never able to get off diet coke trying so hard. I get dizzy when I try and I get shaky so trying to cut down slowly. Down from 4 cups to 2 cups a day. I thought diet had 0 carbs and no carioles.

[@AdaptYourLife]

hope king always check the label, look for total carbs. I believe Diet Coke has zero carbs.

[@lisabrinks]

I hit my goal when I switched from 20 net carb to 20 total carbs. I'm one of those humans that can't lose on 20 net carbs.

[@rialou8597]

Same!

[@ElizabethPerez-db1xc]

Did the Atkins brand go net carbs because that allowed for Atkins diet foods??? WAS IT A COMMERCIAL MOVE? My Atkins journey started in the 90's and 2000's and it really worked, especially induction total carbs count. The newer version did not cut the mustard.

[@ItWorksBodyWraps64]

How can I get a print out for page 4 of your plan?

[@jpno4]

You can get it off adaptyourlife.com for a small fee

[@Ketoswammy]

It’s not hard to find with a decent search engine, I.e. DuckDuckGo

[@jaishrisaxena1083]

Dr. The person who is totally vegetarian, how he can keep carb below or about 20. Because I eat lots of vegetables, I think I am eating more carb near about 50. Please clarify for vegetarians. Because you said have to see total carb not net carb.i eat all nonbstarchy veggies. Please reply doctor, I am so confused and have no other option vto fill up my tummy

[@ineedhoez]

As long as you're eating non-starchy vegetables, you should be fine. But you will likely never be on a ketogenic diet. You'll probably be low carb. You can get your fats from nuts and avocados.

[@theresaherfindahl5781]

A dear friend who is a retired nurse told me that if I stay on the keto diet for very long my pancreas will "forget" how to make insulin and then I'd need to inject insulin? She is quite insistent that I can't do the diet for long. What is your response?

[@AdaptYourLife]

Theresa Herfindahl this is completely incorrect. No science that we are aware of supports that idea.

[@1GoldenBreeze]

Theresa Herfindahl I don't know what you or your friend consider long, but I've been on keto for over 2yrs and my pancreas is functioning normally. There is no indication in my labs that indicate it has forgotten how to make insulin. I've heard Dr. Westman himself say that he has been on keto for more than 15yrs.

[@pittsburgh-gal]

Off topic....Keto debate on today's The Doctors show ....Dr. Fung part of it...Monday, June 15

[@peteandtessTube]

I watched the Doctors show as well. I was excited to see Dr. Fung was part of the interview. I thought his books, The Diabetes and Obesity Code were well founded and potentially life changing. I felt like the heart surgeon was aggressively defensive and yet he said he purposely did keto a few weeks a year. I felt like the host did well just to keep the surgeon from railroading the show. As a patient I’m simply looking for the truth and I’m willing to experiment on myself. So far I’ve lost 15 pounds, reduced my A1c and continue to feel very strong during long hard hikes. I’m looking forward to getting my lab work done at about the six month point and see if those numbers, lipids, glucose and inflammation, are healthy. I’m glad they could all agree that avoiding sugars and junk foods is a good thing and I’m glad to see more qualified doctors stepping up to promote a healthy diet over a lifetime of medications.

[@cassandraprice-edwards9401]

Dr. Westman I started out watching your videos Dec 2018 and i lost about 30 lbs following your instructions. I regained about 10 lbs back the past few months. The stress of life. I have diabetes, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's so consumming too much ruffage is hard on my system. What do you suggest so that i may get back on track of losing the weight.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Cassandra Jordan are you limiting your total carb count to no more than 20g per day. This is important to get back on track

[@principleandpromise3670]

I keep trying to complicate it by allowing certain healthy carbs etc but I am genuinely so fed up of being a compulsive eater (you would never know it by looking at me as I'm barely overweight but my whole mental life revoves around all of the food guilt and decisions etc.. draining and life sucking) I am coming to this fresh with fire in my belly that I will not allow my flesh to dictate my life. Jesus says if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off! And if he is saying that even your most useful body part is not worth aving if its ruining your life, and if carbs are a world of temptation and confusion.. even when they are good... Goodbye carbs..

[@tommyharris5817]

Keto makes me hungry and weak. I do much better on a moderate carb diet, around 125g carbs a day. I feel far more energetic with some carbs.

[@AngelinaKaul]

I have a question about bacon. Most bacons sold in grocery stores or in restaurants have some form of sugar. Is it ok to have it?

[@AdaptYourLife]

A. K. Fielding at Trehan's Treasures Studio sugar should be limited. Check how much per serving 😊

[@AngelinaKaul]

@@AdaptYourLife what would be the max per day? I don't have any sugar at all. I check all the labels and as much as possible avoid processed foods...bacon being the exception. So what would be the max sugar that could be consumed in bacon that has it...I'm not even looking at those that are cooked with maple syrup etc...this is just regular bacon but in the ingredients sugar shows up as corn syrup etc. Thank you!

[@AdaptYourLife]

A. K. Fielding at Trehan's Treasures Studio if you are wanting to stick to Keto, then 20g total carbs per day. Carbs and sugar are counted the same. Unless you are having just meat or fat, sugar is found in most foods, even greens.

[@AngelinaKaul]

@@AdaptYourLife thank you so much. This has been so helpful. I'm only eating meats and drinking water. I have even cut off the veggies. Thank you for all you do!

[@michaelsallee7534]

ty a difference of clean or dirty KETO. while clean may be better, one might be able to afford just dirty. both are doing such

[@piradixon1303]

Wot? I think you need a chart, something clear. Start talking about the new idea of total carbs. At the start.

[@jbdeshazo7747]

What is “metabolic syndrome,” exactly?

[@AdaptYourLife]

JB DeShazo Here is a great description. “Central, visceral, abdominal obesity, specifically, a waist size of more than 40 inches in men and more than 35 inches in women Fasting blood glucose levels of 100 mg/dL or above Blood pressure of 130/85 mm/Hg or above Blood triglycerides levels of 150 mg/dL or higher High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels of 40 mg/dL or less for men and 50 mg/dL or less for women Having three or more of these factors signifies a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack or stroke, and type 2 diabetes”

[@jbdeshazo7747]

Adapt Your Life Thanks. Looking forward to meeting you and others at Terre Haute on July 27. I don’t need to worry about the metabolism syndrome, then. My goal is to avoid dementia in my old age. (Also, if anything, I am underweight - due to divorce. Trying to get up to speed on autophagy and intermittent fasting for crepey, loose skin).

[@jselectronics8215]

How does Dr. Westman feel about carnivore?

[@AdaptYourLife]

J&S Electronics Dr. Westman is an advocate for the keto diet first and foremost.

[@jselectronics8215]

@@AdaptYourLife Are ketones evidence of a keto diet? I just measured mine, they are 1.8. I wish they were higher. Yes, I am chasing ketones. A brain scan 5 years ago after a dizzy spell showed mild cerebral atrophy. I had another scan last year after nearly fainting, showing no change, thank God. Both times the ER doc said I wasn't getting enough sleep. I think carnivore just carries keto to its logical endpoint. Science tells us there are no essential carbohydrates. Low carb is good, no carbs are essential...how could zero carbs not be better? I did induction phase Atkins two years ago, continued it for four months, but I am lazy and got tired of counting carbs, shopping for veg, storing veg, preparing veg, throwing out spoiled veg, testing glucose, etc. I finally went zero carb after watching Jordan Peterson and his daughter Michaela. I'm 73. I eat one meal a day, usually between 6PM and 9PM. No veg, zero carb. Last night I had four eggs and 1/3 pound sausage patty. The night before I had a 19oz New York steak. I have no carb cravings and have no need of food or snacks for at least 24 hours. Yes, I'm fairly sedentary, so there's that, but I am taking care of my wife with cancer, and her bell keeps me hopping at times.

[@AdaptYourLife]

J&S Electronics Dr. Westman is not against a carnivore diet. Wishing you good health 😊

[@lesliescully3544]

What are your thoughts on Keto Chow?

[@AdaptYourLife]

We have no problem as long as you stick to no more that 20g TOTAL carbs per day 😊

[@maryfoster5771]

My husband and I have just started keto for weight loss but would like to get us off our meds too. I am on rheumatoid meds and have chronic raised crp and ESR in my blood. My husband has hypertension and is on ramapril. I know I should go to my go for advice and support with this but am afraid they will not be supportive. I am UK based, do you have any advice on how to get my G P on my side?

[@AdaptYourLife]

Hi Mary Foster, please use this link below to assist you in finding a Low Carb Doc. www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1r2dYFqOl0BqZBRnBo5VW7PasFxcoyjOx&ll=51.294623252486325%2C-1.636799445935253&z=6

[@amayastrata4629]

I would just have a lot of knowledge and information. Dr Jason Fung’s The Obesity Code might help. Once you’ve read it to saturation point you could lend it to your gp! Just say that you’re willing to be tested and monitored regularly so that they can be reassured that all is ok. The other factor to consider is mentioning that the ketogenic diet is a fast progressing modern diet and perhaps becoming more informed by having you as his examples of the diet and the results it can produce will be beneficial for him and his practice. After all, it’s also extremely good for type II diabetes patients in the main. If you and your husband are doing this diet regardless then give it a while. Have some good, positive results to go armed with. Don’t leave it too long though as medications need to be monitored. If you are registered with a large practice then ask if there is a doctor that has some more extensive nutritional expertise or is a bit more modern in their views to just being pilled up. I just told my doctor I was eating healthily and exercising. I personally don’t see how anyone can advocate that eating a lot of carbs is a good thing. My gp was fatter than me over a year ago and was lecturing me! Now I’m a normal weight with normal bp. Good luck.

[@johanna6050]

Dr. Ken Berry says, "If you can't change your doctor, then CHANGE your doctor." Hopefully, he'll come around. 😊

[@blainefiasco8225]

So I don't have to eat Kobe beef kissed by the gods and salted with pink Himalayan salt salted by salt bae?

[@KetoMama777]

More love no sugar❤

[@AdaptYourLife]

keto Mama, love that but even lettuce has some sugar 😊

[@kavalerdivacom]

I'm more confused now. You mention Keto and lazy Keto and dirty Keto and Atkins and New Atkins and Atkins induction but it is very unclear what is what and why it matters and the relationship between carbs and fat and protein. All I got out of it is that you recommend restricting total carbs not just net carbs if you are having a problem losing weight. Not sure what that has to do with Keto vs. Atkins.

[@gabbieweatherman6468]

Agree

[@teresafin-barrera4179]

He stated that the main difference is that Atkins allowed 20 grams net carbs (that is, total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohol grams) and keto only allows 20 total grams of carb. Atkins also had 4 phases, each of which allowed an increasing number of carbs until weight loss stopped and hunger returned. Keto resembles Atkins 1st and strictest phase, that of lnduction (which induced ketosis). Because Dr. Westman's diet is stricter and allows fewer total carbs, he compares it to a prescription strength drug, with a higher rate of success, whereas the Atkins method, being a little more relaxed in allowing more total carbs, may not be as effective and so is compared to an over-the- counter drug. Hopes this was of help.

[@Bob.W.]

Video appears reversed?

[@SaleSarajlija]

Very complicated talk, al least for me. I don't think he explained it clearly. I am actually using Dr Westman's book "The New Atkins For A New You" and it works amazing for me. It is more vegetarian-friendly than the original Atkins. In terms of food recipes, most are pretty much used as keto-recipes, so for ordinary folk, it makes very little difference. The issue why I did not last on Keto was that it was too oily and it did not work well on my stomach, way too much emphasis on fats and oils. Atkins is more realistic for me. The results are incredible!

[@berighteous]

"food quality" is a myth.

[@gregl2249]

I wish you would’ve explain why Keto insists on consuming saturated fat and Atkins was happy with you consuming mono saturated polyunsaturated fats

[@touchofgrace3217]

Keto isn’t about eating fat. It’s about reducing carbohydrates. You can choose which kinds of fats you consume.

[@paulahintzman3044]

My new, bright, young cardiologist does not subscribe to the KETO diet and does not want to talk with me getting off of my medications. I take lisinopril and fenofibrate. I hear you talk that being on KEtO long term is fine unless you are taking medication. I have been on KETO for one year. Until I find a new cardiologist, what are your thoughts whether I am in danger taking these two medications after being on Keto for a year? ( I have lost 40 lbs)!! My labs tests are back to normal.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Hi Paula Hintzman, we are not permitted to give any medical advice. I do suggest finding a cardiologist that is open to finding a solution that either lowers medication or enables you to get off completely, if possible.

[@Master-AGN]

Keto sounds nutty. Just stop eating starches and replaced the physical volume low carbohydrate vegetables, cabbage etc I was in ketogenesis in three days. So I don’t get what all the fuss is about.

[@johanna6050]

If it's working for you then why does it sound nutty?

[@zdenkojerbic5267]

there is no one sentens about diferences...

[@clivegreen5763]

I did Atkins o lost weight at first but gained all the weight back on with interest following the same diet it do confusing when you got Dr like ornish McGregor McDougal etc saying don't do keto it's not safe and the l slim eating high carb diets it's just one big nightmare you don't no what to do for the best I've read all the books but can't help notice a certain you tuber who follows keto has gone so big in weight diet not worked for him it's so scary now they our saying bullet poor coffee fast I've tried fasting it works but as soon as you eat again weight comes back on

[@AdaptYourLife]

It’s possible you are following internet KETO and not Dr. Westman’s protocol. He has incredible results.

[@techiefan1986]

Here's the main differences I found between the two. (most are actually doing Atkins diet plan when they think they're doing Keto without knowing it)., or parhaps Atkins should just be called Keto since it's technically ketogenic with similar carbs count).. They both focus on ketosis, high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbs (20 to 25 carbs a day being most common for both). So they seem pretty much the same, but here's the big difference: Keto also focuses on calorie restriction and reducing meals and time between meals whereas Atkins doesn't. This is because Atkins didn't want you to feel hungry, and once you're ketogenic, you natrually tend to eat less anyways.. I also believe he didnt want to body to go into starvation mode.. So three meals a day and even snacks wwere okay if you're hungry, if you crave food.. Whereas Keto today, wants you to eat less meals and often tie it with fastings, to reduce calories.. Whether this slows down your metabolism, I'm not sure. So whether one shoudl focus on calories while being low carb, that's what I"m not sure which is correct..

[@AdaptYourLife]

All depends on why your doing it. Dr. Westman’s Adapt diet has evolved and modernized the diet that worked so well for Dr. Atkins. Dr. Westman worked with Dr. Atkins as well as wrote the book “New Atkins for a New You

[@ineedhoez]

No. Atkins is a form of a ketogenic diet. Keto diets are considered 70% fat, 20% protein, 10% carb. They're all low carbohydrate diets. Depending on the amount of carbs and fight you consume will determine whether or not you're going to be in a ketogenic state.

[@ineedhoez]

Keto doesn't focus on calorie restriction or intermittent fasting. It's just a macro nutrient standard designed to place your body into ketogenic state

[@godsbread7892]

The only difference is the name !!!! Atkins IS KETO! Changing the name is a marketing ploy !!credit goes to Atkins !!! I lost 45 pounds in 6 weeks . Don't let anyone make it more complicated than it has to be . If it's got sugar don't eat it... I eat all the meat I want... cheese eggs pork rinds and tuna etc... it's so very simple and it works !!

[@stevec3872]

There's no taking credit from anyone with keto. You don't need to buy anyone's book or line of food products. Science always builds upon the work of others and there were those doing a keto diet or Atkins long before he ever came along. Atkins name is on his diet but keto does not have the name of any single person attached to it.

[@forestlittke4649]

2024~ I feel that Atkins did not talk much about fasting... that is what keto teaches. pov

[@mkeyw2226]

Dr. EW, I can only imagine, your face when you started hearing all these different names, types of Keto! Dirty, Clean, Lazy!

[@AdaptYourLife]

Mkey W 😊🙈

[@lindabell6954]

I find it astonishing that anyone who is aware of the risks of artificial sweeteners, and oxalates causing troublesome symptoms, would say it is safe! Keto is a business for this doctor and many others. It is ok to lose weight, but balance is the only really safe way of eating and living.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Linda Bell it’s not that we say artificial sweeteners are great for you but we have yet to see a human study showing adverse effects from using artificial sweeteners. The only study’s we know were done in mice. So we are not aware of the risks you mentioned. Dr. Westman makes a living from treating patients using nutrition rather than medications. Many of his patients won’t and don’t need to see him after he has reversed many of their chronic illnesses. Allowing his patients to use sweeteners as a bridge rather than sugar has saved their lives in many cases.

[@lindabell6954]

Adapt Your Life I worked for a neurologist, the first question he asked his patients who had seizures, was if they ate artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are known to be neurotoxic. Canada outlawed aspartame!

[@lindabell6954]

Adapt Your Life I am sure many of your patients have reported that artificial sweeteners are not easily digested?

[@AdaptYourLife]

Hi Linda Bell, this is the Adapt Team answering. We follow the science. Dr. Westman has no problem with folks using sweeteners as an alternative to sugar especially if it helps with adherence.

[@lindabell6954]

Adapt Your Life So, you claim there are no human studies in regards to adverse effects of artificial sweeteners? You must have hundreds of clinical histories?

[@stellat2405]

Of those who claim doing Keto better than you, why don't they show us the 70.000 patient's success stories you have to show? I am so sick and tired of self-proclaimed egotistic pseudo-keto-prophets. Go out there and help people instead you guys