The Weight Loss Scientist: You've Been LIED To About Calories, Dieting & Losing Weight: Giles Yeo

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

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[@SpiritualKiki]

I'm so glad you asked that question I have battled my weight my whole life and now I'm really struggling. I don't get hungry in the day so chose not to eat , I tend to eat around 6pm. If I do try and eat in the day it's like I hit a switch on button and I'm hungry and eating all day🤦🏾‍♀️.

[@mmhcreates]

@@SpiritualKiki apparently it is best to eat between the hours of 6am and 3pm. This is supposed to be when our body clocks are most capable of digesting food. Do what is right for you, nobody really knows. That those that claim to, do not have answers that work for everyone.

[@shannonbrophy3687]

1.25M subs????!!!!! Absolutely mind blowing and how wonderful. I'm so happy for you!

[@alaskanmalamute101]

the biggest cause of death in uk is not cancer it is heart disease aka eating too much food

[@tuckstar]

@Alaska cancer, heart disease, dementia, type2 diabetes... all related to poor diets

[@屎蒂夫與殆夫]

You know he's a real one when he answers with a lot of "it depends." This world doesn't need any more oversimplified and twisted truth. It needs more of these who are willing to explain the nuances AND the ones that are willing to listen.

[@Unpopularity]

This guy is obese. Lots of people his age who are extremely in shape

[@richanarayan]

agree

[@sonyasever7625]

💯💯💯💯💯 facts

[@JustBeingAwesome]

And he asks questions for clarification.

[@corail53]

Except he over complicates a very simple thing. Congrats you just fell for the sales pitch - this guy is making his money doing the speaking circuit it is his job to sell you on his method despite countless research papers that all boil down to. Be in a cal deficit you will lose weight, it doesn't matter the method you do it.

[@mowgowal]

Don't try to lose weight; try to become healthy through the foods you eat. Weight loss will happen as a consequence! Exercise will help push you into weight loss, as you maintain healthy eating.

[@lorcster6694]

The problem with exercise for weight loss is if you want to keep the weight off. You have to do that exercise forever

[@marcuslewitzki4610]

Exercise doesn't help you lose weight. Exercise will help you build muscles, raise your stamina, improve your heart and just an overall healthier body, but you won't lose weight. That's a myth.

[@mheartshape6817]

well, some eat little and still they look knobbly and chubby

[@Fiends4]

If you eat healthy and exercise you are trying to lose weight.

[@annad5130]

@@lorcster6694no you don’t, you just wouldn’t be able to eat the same amount on a non exercise day and that only applies to cardio. If you do strength training, muscle burns calories even when you’re not using them.

[@JR-yd6ug]

I am 100% agree with Dr Yeo. The quality of food matters. I looked at what people in the "Blue Zone" areas eat for ideas. Liked recipes from mediterranean countries. Ate more veg, oily fish, pulses, seeds and fermented food. Didn't restrict. I lost 50kg over a year. I walked, did yoga and weight training to get fitter. I changed how I viewed food. Didn't beat myself up if I had a slice of cake. Because my weight loss was not linear. I focused on what food made me feel better. What is sustainable for me. What people need to realise is how personalised weight loss and getting healthier is. There is no 1 solution. You have to make the effort to find out what works for you.

[@williammclean6594]

Of course you'll lose weight eating Whole Foods and cutting junk food because junk food has a lot of calories in comparison. Like candies cookies chips they all have a lot of calories and they won't keep you full.

[@andreafryettstudio]

@@williammclean6594 not everyone gains weight because they are eating junk and candies. That assumption is a bit his point. I personally can not loose weight if I each starchy veggies or any pasta's, rice, cereals or even whole wheat bread. I have to stick to low glycemic carbohydrates only. Not Keto necessarily, but I end up in ketosis, and it's the only way that I have energy and don't gain. I actually hate sugar, hate the taste, hate they way I feel after eating it, and it makes me want to snack. I look very fit (thanks to 5 days a week in the gym and commuting by bike only), but I'll never look skinny, even eating this way. Not everyone is not skinny because they eat junk.

[@JamesOliMindBody]

My friend, what you’ve described perfectly supports the calories in calories out equation. A mix of intuitive eating principles, and regular movement - fat loss always goes back to a balance of calories in calories out, and being in a deficit. This guy Yeo is off his rocker. Sorry but look at his gut hanging over his belt at the beginning of the vid 😂 crazy

[@williammclean6594]

@The Great Artventure trust me you'll lose weight if you actually are in a calorie deficit it's like people in the holocaust and people starving in Africa. If calories weren't real they would never be starving to death if you don't eat you'll eventually lose weight

[@mohammedhelal5778]

So true. I've calorie counted, and it worked. And I've "listened to my body", and it worked so much better, felt so much greater, and was nuch more sustainable.

[@barbaradunham4213]

Understanding the science behind weight loss is crucial. The Fun Fit Book breaks down these myths with clear, actionable advice.

[@goranpersson473]

About gluten tho. What I've found out is that I was not gluten sensitive, but it is the chemical additives that is in huge amount in bread and such that I reacted too. So one have to be careful about correlation and causation

[@gamer4ever838]

​@goranpersson473 remember that there is only one way to lose fat: calorie defecite. we have more than 1000 studies to prove this

[@maryidamha5235]

@goranpersson473 Oh! Interesting perspective !

[@kated3165]

As an ''all or nothing'' kinda person, who struggles to find balance in anything, I find that fasting is the best diet for me. If I try starting the day with a large breakfast? Then I've opened the door to overeating before the end of the day, and increase my chances of craving sugar or binging. Fasting, to me anyways, is just a much easier way to control my caloric intakes.

[@mirela2608]

I completely agree with you. I have been always breakfast person. And skinny whole life. I would just not want to eat after 4 pm or 16.00 as we say in Europe. Then l became older (40) start skipping breakfast and eat late and now struggle to get back to my "normal weight" ( one l had for 20 years). I tried so many advices but what l concluded that ppl around world has different genes and different feeding timing cause of many factors as clime, availability, daylight, hotness....And we really have to find what works for us best. There is no one way for all. So l wrote whole novels😃 l wanted to say you are totally right. I completely agree that your way of skipping breakfast affect you like that as l had in my family mt grandpa he was the same and lived to 98 years. So just keep doing what you feel is good for you.👍

[@justmorenoise]

100%

[@moniquew3603]

I agree, I fast and get most of my water in the morning. I have my first meal at 1pm its normally a big salad with protein. I eat dinner a few hrs later around 5pm and I'm good for the rest of the night, especially if I head to bed no later than 10pm.

[@AmandathePandaBooks]

Coffee is my breakfast!! I never eat anything unless im actually hungry. I drink filtered water during the day, with ice, or hot herbal tea, or plain unsweetened cocao baking powder in a mug.

[@DanielGFreeman]

I’m right there with you. If I have a substantial breakfast I’m most likely gonna blow my calories that day and I will definitely be craving some bad foods. I have implemented intermittent fasting wherein I am done eating by 6-7pm, bed at 11. My first meal is generally around 11am to noon. I love breakfast and spent most of my life getting up early and having a big breakfast, but I’m really seeing a feeling a difference by keeping my eating to an 8hr window.

[@Peachy08]

Great interview!! My advice as a 64 year old woman. Do not ever slow down. All my life I was at a great weight. I had a job that was very physically taxing. I looked great untill I hit about 55. I was able to retire early and made the biggest mistake of my life. After being on my feet for so many years I decided to sit down in front of a computer for a year and do nothing. HUGE mistake. While sitting in front of computer I was snacking. Next thing I knew I was over weight and could hardly move. My doctor asked me what on earth happened to me? He told me then, that one of the worst things anyone could ever do is retire. He said more people have heart attacks the first year after retirement. So here I am now, very over weight. Take my advice. Never stop moving. If you must retire, find something to replace that activity with.

[@ihavenoson3384]

The problem with exercise and maintaining activity is that most patients fail at maintaining the routine. It requires vastly more discipline than diet control and a lot of people cannot do that much. That is why the standard procedure today by doctors is administering diet pills, though will stop it (and restart with another diet pill product) if it does not seem to work. A fruitless operation is against doctor's Hippocratic oath.

[@smurfiennes]

Replace your snacks with fruits whilst watching movies etc.

[@yangpaan453]

@@smurfiennes fruits contain a high amount of sugar regardless, you're just supposed to not snack at all, not even in moderation. fasting is how you maintain weight. humans did not evolve to graze like animals, which is what snacking is.

[@NannyOggins]

it sounds like great advice until you factor in arthritis etc, not so easy to excercise when every step is pain.

[@annabelleharris1264]

Same thing happen to me .. I feel ur pain. ❤

[@ouranos0101]

Dr Giles Yeo is not only extremely eloquent, wise, but he's a riot and mood to listen to. What a wonderful guest!

[@beatefackler3518]

My thought. 👏👏👏👏

[@pattyengler2569]

I totally agree! He is not only brilliant but also has a dynamic and sweet personality!

[@JynnErso99]

I have the privilege of working in the same research institute that Dr Giles works in and he's a true delight of a scientist and person. Humble, charismatic, and open to help other researchers who are also interested in science communication. What an inspiration.

[@svass70]

He is such a well-spoken, educated, sympathetic and inspirational guy. Just listening to him put a big smile on my face.

[@staycurious3954]

He sounds like a true scientist ❤

[@yoya4766]

Unlike Bartlett

[@tigertalks1567]

But heis about 30lbs overweight

[@AJ-iu6nw]

oh, and he's quite chubby

[@rwiii5115]

Well ignorance is bliss after all...

[@leigh-anne3311]

As someone who has suffered from disordered eating for over 10 years, I really appreciate the approach that was taken in discussing it in a non judgmental and educational way. I found this very helpful.

[@BBbalistia]

Me as well🩷

[@FlowersHereGrow]

Same here ❤

[@ispeakproduction6005]

Dr Giles is so personable and down to earth. And I love how he breaks down all the science but doesn’t make absolutes. I hear a lot of “it depends” vs “do this only” or “calories in, calories out”

[@maskeno]

I could listen to this guy all day. I'm 100 pounds into my weight loss journey with another 50 or so to go. It's been a huge learning experience and really coming to understand what a calorie is and whether it matters more than another choice has been such a huge part of it. It's really not enough to just reduce the portions. I started feeling notably better and getting better tests when I focused on eating the right things, rather than just less of the things I liked. Fiber especially is such an underappreciated nuance in dietary needs. This is food for the mind.

[@SparksnFlash]

Yea, for you! 🎉 My best, best wishes for you going forward.

[@FatiFleur-jn7ky]

Fiber underappreciated? It's been known for years, proven by research time and time again, that a high fiber diet is the best for losing weight and overall health and easiest diet to maintain for the long term. Time and time again physicians and food scientists advice a high fiber diet. The only ones who don't are the people who present themselves as experts in this field but have no educational background in this field, like Dr Eric Berg who studied to become a chiropractor.

[@maskeno]

@@FatiFleur-jn7ky all true, but dieticians are not always dieters. When you talk person to person about diet, people will mention carbs, protein, and fats. They might talk about supplements like creatine and other substances to help gains. The focus is almost entirely on calories in most circles. The only ones I hear talking about fiber are older folks and doctors, which is to your point. Granted, this is a highly subjective experience, but when I'm chatting at the gym or with someone else looking to get healthy, even in message boards and forums, very few people are talking about fiber. Even when discussing carbs, especially rice, no one stops to differentiate white from brown and wild rice. It all adds up and makes a big difference. I fully grant that this could be selection bias and it's like I saw a new word I've never heard before and now I'm hearing it everywhere, when in reality I just missed it.

[@erinkennedy3998]

You're totally right. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say much of anything about fiber except for old people or women in menopause. The only thing I've ever heard is protein, carbs and fats.

[@FatiFleur-jn7ky]

@@maskeno And that's why it's important to do your own deskresearch as most in the fitness circuit are not experts on gastroenterology and public health. The information on high fiber diets and it's health benefits (which are many) are found online on many medical sites or google scholar. Even the World Health Organisation advises a high fiber diet. Don't forget that most people in these circles are very focussed on the aesthetics (how does my body look) and not necessarily on overall health.

[@ladyamberskye]

I love how excited he gets when you talk about the diets you have or are trying. He clearly loves what he does.

[@j3551kuh]

Dr. Yeo is such an incredible orator. I genuinely could listen to him explain these things all day long, he speaks in such an engaging manner.

[@worldbender1436]

he's not right at all lmao you cannot argue with thermodynamics

[@texican512]

@ World Bender yeah I cannot take him serious with that chipmunk face 😂. He’s obviously doing something wrong but too stubborn to believe thermodynamics

[@makeit2649]

@@worldbender1436 That is very reductionist thinking. How our body uses food involves way more than just thermodynamics. For instance, if an obese person takes in 2000 calories of soda, their liver will process that directly into stored fat - even if they take in nothing else all day. In contrast, if that person took in 2000 calories of protein and fat, their body will process this much more slowly, and store far less of it as fat. So the idea that a calorie is a calorie is simply false. The source of calories does matter. Also, did you listen to his explanation of caloric availability? If you eat 100 calories of sugar, your body will able to extract almost 100% of the calories from that (because almost no energy to process sugar). If you eat 100 calories of protein, your body will only be able to extract 70% of those calories, because it takes more energy for your body to extract the energy (calories) from that protein. Summary: the laws of thermodynamics do matter - but looking at raw calories doesn't account for the thermodynamics involved in digestion of the specific foods you choose to eat.

[@JS-ll8nk]

He’s talks like an Asian Neil Degrasse Tyson

[@lisaalexander1824]

He's so slow it TAKES all day to listen😅

[@ThatBlondeRecluse]

As a drug & alcohol counselor in recovery myself, I remind my clients that our substances of choice help us cope until they start to kill us. That’s where addiction starts. When Dr. Yeo said “this has kept us alive until it is killing us” about our access to food in general and also poor quality food, I heard that! Thank you for the excellent content!

[@EntithDeZephyr]

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[@Cryin_Lion]

Thank you for writing this! I appreciate what you said on a number of levels, including personally as I'm in recovery as well. The way you put it really resonates with me. Your kind and generous, thanks again!

[@LTPottenger]

and just like with those things, fasting is the best way to control food addiction. Then come back with healthier food no veg oil, sugar or bread and you will be on the right track!

[@mariaa4572]

@@LTPottenger restrictions on food is not ok...

[@LTPottenger]

@@mariaa4572 total nonsense

[@sylviakempson1081]

An interesting comment on the gluten issue! We live in Canada, moved over from South Africa! Suddenly my daughter feels that she has a gluten issue. Tests show that she doesn’t have one, but she feels unwell for days even on a small amount. Doctor tells her she might be slightly intolerant. We visit the Uk, Italy and France, and she finds that she can eat anything made from European flour without it affecting her at all! My daughter did some research and discovered that Canada uses Monsanto pesticides on its crops. Monsanto is banned in Europe. She read about other people who were complaining of the same thing in Canada. This is anecdotal, but we think that she is allergic to the pesticide that is used in Canada. I’m wondering if there is a group of people in Canada who think that they have a gluten problem, when it is actually something else. I’m not sure why this issue only affects her with wheat and not other foods that are sprayed with this pesticide, but it is exciting for her that she can source wheat products from outside Canada that won’t harm her.

[@lisandrogallo]

Thanks for telling this story, I think it's very helpful in racing awareness on the use of pesticides.

[@jac3271]

It’s well known that when N Americans go to Europe, where GMO grains are banned, they have no problems with the bread & pasta.

[@MsEmm10]

I've heard this from my friends as an Australian that Europe's crops are better and lots of plant intolerances disappear.

[@lesliebahamondes536]

I'm from Chile and moved to Canada and every time I eat pasta or anything with gluten I get so sick. But in Chile or Europe I could eat all the pasta or bread I wanted and no problem at all. Now I have IBS

[@miyounova]

It also happens in Australia. I'm European, moved to Australia and have never felt so bad when eating wheat foods. Many of my Italian friends had the same issue (I know about them in particular because obviously, they're used to eating a lot of wheat foods).

[@Krinsta1]

My Dad is 86 and he still lifts weights and has never put on any weight. He is way healthier than most people I know, including me.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

We are not all the same, even in the same family with the same genetics.

[@roninesce8362]

@@geraldmcmullon2465 …you mean some of same genetics 😊

[@Jasmillmelisa]

Loved this!!! Really enjoy the science behind nutrition nd our bodies. “How not to Diet” mentions some of the facts he talks about like Leptin

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

@@geraldmcmullon2465 he's healthier because he exercises not because he is "different."

[@CL-jq1xs]

@@edwinamendelssohn5129 it's not mutually exclusive

[@PurpleAmiga]

Key Take aways: 16% of daily diet should contain proteins 30% Fiber 5% allowed for added sugars (not tied-up to fiber, e.g maple syrup, agave nectar) - Limit as much as you can. Exercise helps Maintain weightloss but not directly lead to weightloss. It is still important especially if protein intake is high (due to nitrogen build-up from protein metabolism injuring the kidneys). Don't overdo a specific diet or force it to someone because it can lead to Eating disorder. Fruit Juices are BAD as they are pure sugar and absorbed in the gut quickly, as opposed to eating fruits which triggers the whole process of digestion (chewing, swallowing, digesting and absorbing and so on). It's basically drinking high amount of Liquid sugar. FAT becomes dangerous when they start to leak out of the 'fat pockets' and reach the parts of the body where they're not supposed to be such as muscles and liver. His goal is to spread awareness about the importance of affordable healthy foods in curing obesity. He will not cancel Chocolates if he becomes a PM 😂

[@kirsicat]

I mean, we can't cancel chocolate 😂😂😂😂

[@BrokeMyCrayon]

30 GRAMS of fiber NOT 30%

[@asiangoose90ti]

Too much math.

[@beotho]

@@BrokeMyCrayon 30 grams is not much. this is like keto diet

[@BrokeMyCrayon]

@BeothoTV I really don't know what you're trying to get across here. He did in fact say 30 grams of fiber, not 30%, and on keto you can eat as much fiber as you want as long as you keep your net carbs below a certain amount.

[@totheknee]

So damn positive the _whole_ way through. Wow. 2 hours of positivity _and_ tackling major issues of our time? Unheard of. You guys absolutely _nailed_ it.

[@abrahamwondafrash7549]

I love this guy...I could listen to him 24 hours...and he is the reason I stopped fasting...but kept eating healty.

[@DamiansWord]

Why is he the reason you stopped fasting? Fasting gives the benefit of natural HGH without the bad side effects that would come if you were to take hgh without fasting.

[@siempreseagull2]

You didn't stop fasting. You are either fasting or you are eating. Do you eat in your sleep?

[@Timetotravel298]

Go listen to Dr. Peltz, much better knowledge

[@lbplease]

​@DamiansWord absolutely, fasting has many healing properties, for our mind ,body, & Soul!!!

[@ada6044]

​​@@DamiansWord wait until you get a stomach acidity problems like me. I was extremely healthy before fasting, never had anything, after only 2 months of fasting I had gut problems and acidity. I started to eat normal, healthy but normal and I'm great again.

[@SpyAlelo]

This is by far the most respectful, intelligent, well-prepared and thought out interview that I've ever seen on KZbin and I watched all one hour and fifty minutes of it. Loved every second of it, very informational and to the point. Dr Giles Yeo definitely has some great answers and I learned a lot from it.

[@mk9330]

I agree 100%, it's the first person I have watched regarding diet and health that makes sense.

[@OneDawn4All]

I was just going to say exactly the same thing!! When I 1st saw the video length, I thought "*sigh* Why so long? Who has this much time?" but because I am passionately interested in the topic, I then thought, "You don't have to watch the whole thing in one 'sitting' (walking). It will be saved in your history to finish whenever you're able;" however, it was SO COMPELLING I couldn't/ can't stop watching!

[@jondoe7936]

🤔🤔🤔 man some people are stranger than strange man seriously I've seen this exact write up about 250 times so far 🤔🤔🤔👈🏻 like 😳 bro

[@Wallabynge]

He doesn't understand the alkali residue diet, though. It's all about potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, not the pH of the food. I havent ascertained whether there is any net truth to the diet, but people are generally deficient in magnesium and potassium, and tend to eat too much sulfur and phosphorus.

[@siiiiiuu7]

Agree. It's strange that some of the people in the comments, I'm assuming gym bros, are resorting to name-calling and body shaming this man because they're incapable of understanding the nuanced takes that are being presented. This man is a respected scholar and scientist who repeatedly references calories, caloric breakdowns, and caloric equivalencies. He acknowledges that calories can be a resource to measure nutrition, but advises that it shouldn't be the main resource. It's unbelievable how many people go out of their way to misinterpret and malign an expert in their field.

[@ambition112]

0:00: 🍽 Dr. Giles Yeo, a leading expert on fat and how to burn it, discusses the truth about calories, veganism, and sustainable weight loss. 11:02: 🍽 The speaker discusses the polarized perspectives on food in society, with some people loving and enjoying food while others fear it due to health concerns and restrictive diets. 25:00: ⚠ Obesity is an emergency due to its association with diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. 32:43: 💡 The speaker discusses the economic impact of obesity and the need to address it, as well as the limitations of BMI as a measure of health. 43:59: 💡 Calories are a blunt tool for measuring food quality and do not reflect the amount of energy it takes to metabolize protein. 55:35: 🧬 Genetic tests can provide insights into food intolerances and predispositions, such as lactose intolerance and alcohol metabolism. 1:06:09: 🌱 The interview discusses the plant-based diet and the misconceptions around it, emphasizing the need for everyone to eat 10-20% less meat for both environmental and health reasons. 1:17:12: 🍊 Orange juice is not as healthy as people think, as it has the same sugar concentration as Coca-Cola and lacks the benefits of eating a whole orange 1:27:03: 🏋‍♂ Exercise is important for weight maintenance but not as effective for weight loss. 1:37:25: 💪 The interview discusses body positivity and the need for a non-stigmatizing approach to obesity, as well as the importance of making healthier food cheaper. 1:48:28: 📚 The speaker reflects on the impact of seeing loved ones with health issues and the importance of evidence-based information in healthcare. Recap by Tammy AI with useful time stamps =)

[@takbardzoomnie918]

so nothing new here really, thanks for recap

[@kat4onelove]

The comment I was looking for. Thanks, you're the best!

[@singaporeghostclub]

Thank you for your effort

[@wendy1908]

Thank you!

[@shanafehr]

Thank you!!! 💐💐💐🤍🤍🤍

[@SignedBlake]

The way a physician described it to me - your body’s current weight (whatever it is) is your base weight. When you lose weight - let’s say 50lbs - in order for your brain to accept that new weight as its base weight, you would need to maintain it for about 2 - 3yrs for the reason Dr. Yeo described in this discussion. Loved this dialogue, his spirit of teaching shows❤

[@Em-vj8sm]

I found that when you lose a lot of weight and maintain it for several years, the weight your body wants to be is still higher than what you are maintaining but it is lower than where you started. It makes me think perhaps we need to get very close to being underweight and maintain that, to convince our bodies that a 'healthy weight' is the new baseline.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

@Emma Maybe so . . . but in a healthy way, and slowly. There was a study on contestants of "The Biggest Loser" TV series, and most had significantly lower metabolisms than when they started. Many gained back all the weight they'd lost and more; but it took fewer calories to do so. So they were almost all worse off than before they'd lost the weight. But they lost it insanely quickly, devoting time to exercise (sometimes 8 hours a day) which they could never maintain once they went back to their jobs.

[@SignedBlake]

@@zxyatiywariii8 @emma both of you are correct and it’s more than likely the reason why doctors and dietitians suggest losing weight gradually as opposed quickly. It gives your body real time to adjust and allows you to truly develop the habits that will maintain it in the long run. It’s a marathon, not a sprint🫶🏽

[@Em-vj8sm]

@@SignedBlake it sure is. I've been losing weight for a decade and haven't yet found the magic method for stopping my metabolism being 'damaged'. I'm not a medical professional or dietician and I don't know how to explain exactly what happens but the effect are obvious. Fatigue, brittle nails, dry damaged hair, skin problems, reflux, slow gut motility etc. I can maintain a lower weight than my body likes for a year or so but can't break through that plateau where I get sick. As I said it's taken a decade to get my 'set point' down by about 20kg (40 something lbs) the most I have from my start weight was 30kg. Nowhere near where I think I need to be. It is definitely a marathon!

[@brittniep9219]

@@zxyatiywariii8 Harvard has done a study on weight loss and exercise. One of the keys to maintaining a large weight loss was exercising one hour every day. These ppl also exercised while losing weight. Despite weight loss being a very small % of what causes loss of fat/weight, it majorly contributed to sticking to it. I really think that it comes down to balance and being in tune with one's body. I am not even talking about intuitive eating which is very hard to properly do if you are obese and lose weight, but to be aware of your needs and functionality. E.g. high and low energy days, planning around special events, once those pants start to feel tight, etc. Also in this study most of those that maintained successfully weighed themselves weekly. As someone that lost 80lb and held it off for several years (before gaining back a lot of it in 2020-21), I think this is rather accurate. I had to be fairly conscious daily of my food quality and quantity as well as aware of how my clothing fit me. I also was exercising min 5x a week with strength training and cardio combined before the pandemic. I am sure that if I had put in MORE effort to exercise and made less excuses (e.g. grad student) I might've not gained back so much weight. I also now have a chronic (non-weight related) health issue that causes severe fatigue so having obesity on top of that REALLY sucks.

[@Pebbles34]

they’re real, they’re honest, they’re interesting to watch, they’re funny but still respectful towards each other and the viewers. Thank you!

[@mmotsenbocker]

I am surprised by how accurate this scientist is. Virtually all nutrition advice on the internet is wrong or misleading but this guy really nails so many issues accurately. I have a PhD in nutrition and have a real difficult time finding anything that is not misleading- but this guy is very informed and provides useful information. Anyone who wants to learn nutrition should follow this scientist.

[@naturalsleepcoach42]

He’s not even close. Anyone saying using supplements as a normal part of a human diet is clueless to health. Secondly all food gurus who don’t account for leptin and other master hormones will never be healthy. Food modulates circadian rhythms. You can’t fix hormone disregulation only with diet.

[@aoisora1445]

my relative already knew most of what he said already, but some things you are not allowed to teach anymore, and lots of nutritional things promoted by pharmacies never include important details and its also a business that gets in the way... its not that no one knows these things, its that most of it gets silenced so people will buy certain food products... A person still asked my why i did not take the fat free version of food, and I was like you eating the fat free version but you still gaining weight, i am eating the whole wheat full of fat situation...

[@shogunofharlem8240]

No, he's actually just as ignorant as you'd expect a mainstream guy like him to be.

[@solomonking328]

How do calories not matter??? I disagree!

[@johnmartinsen963]

@@solomonking328 Keep learning and you will agree. Keep counting if you think it matters, but it doesn't work for weight loss.

[@jayduncan9315]

At 60, I have been reborn!! I literally cleaned my house listening to this whole podcast! LOL!! I have never heard anything more practical, non-preachy and sensible in my life regarding the food we eat. Thank you so much Dr. Yeo for helping me enter my third chapter. I DO want to walk those damn stairs for the next 20 years of my life. Resistance training it is and here is to a happier and non punishing relationship with food. I would, however like to mention that exercise can improve mental health and increase endorphins, so, just as you mentioned, exercise alone may not make huge differences on the scale (if you do not eat in a more healthy way), it can improve mental health and ones outlook on life.

[@DeeDeeKarol]

❤️❤️

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

@@Jay, that is fabulous!!! 🙌🏻 Wishing you the best on your new journey and next “healthy” chapter, Sir!! 🙏🏻💚

[@LoudMinded]

Check out Pahla B. here on KZbin, she is uplifting and has great exercises targeting 50+ ages.

[@elainedenning]

Giles is so engaging, and relatable, and I could listen to him for hours. Best one yet.

[@marywood8794]

Yes! He must be a good professor.

[@notabotbrittany]

Totally agree!!! And they have great chemistry together! Make him a regular!!! 😂

[@notabotbrittany]

@@marywood8794omg I bet his class would be so fun and fascinating!!!!! Imagine 8-10 weeks of this education. Wow.

[@marywood8794]

@@notabotbrittany Yes the only problem is that I'd have to be able to afford to go to the U.K. to get it. Lol

[@natalied6923]

Right? So real.

[@Jerre69]

I began a keto and intermittent fasting regimen simultaneously, which helped me achieve my desired weight loss. After six months, I’ve reintroduced more carbohydrates into my diet, while still adhering to intermittent fasting, and my weight has remained stable. Over time, I’ve adapted to the hunger, and it’s no longer a concern. I used to snack excessively before this, and I’m grateful that habit is behind me. I now feel significantly healthier and more content.

[@Jerre69]

@Stephlovaahh Engaging in a ketogenic lifestyle means your body shifts to burning fat for energy, a process that is more complex and can sustain satiety longer. I’ve also found that plant-based proteins align better with my limited meat intake. Starting a fasting regimen can be challenging at first. If hunger strikes, it’s okay to gradually work your way up instead of diving into a 16-hour fast. There’s no shame in ending your fast earlier than planned. Remember, by choosing this path, you’re already making a commendable effort towards maintaining your health. Listen to your body’s cues-if it signals the need for a small bite, go ahead and eat.

[@mikec2845]

How did you manage to continue hitting enough calories? I did keto and lost a ton of weight quickly (I am morbidly obese) but my problem is that I'm very sedentary and don't have much appetite. Keto (I did 20g carbs/day) left me feeling weak and sick and horrible, even doing it for months. I would never eat three meals a day, some weeks averaging 800cal a day. I lost the weight, though, and need to lose a lot more. It is hard to up exercise and also bring down caloric intake simultaneously.

[@Jerre69]

@@mikec2845 Have you considered taking a keto supplement? It's important to replenish the extra electrolytes and minerals that are often depleted when you begin a keto diet. Also, are you interested in gaming? I've found that VR gaming is an enjoyable way to stay active. I don’t really measure my intake, I just eat in the six hour space for the amount my body needs it.

[@mikec2845]

@@Jerre69 I haven't really known what kind of supplements to use, mostly it looks like people are just shilling for overpriced minerals. Any recommendations? Thanks for the advice, yeah I use VR quite a bit, it's a great way to get some exercise and I should definitely be using it more often

[@Jerre69]

@@mikec2845 keto diet can cause an initial loss of water weight, which means important electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium can be depleted. Supplementing these can help prevent cramps, headaches, and fatigue.

[@jenjen836]

I lost weight by not eating after my last meal of the day (which stopped evening emotional snacking), stopped all refined sugar, stopped processed food, reduced the carbs a little bit, and stopped alcohol. Stopping alcohol feels great and like cutting off a ball and chain.

[@meilinaa.8185]

I am normally not a podcast listener, but your style of interviewing as well as the quality of the guest and your questions really shows how prepared and engaged you are. I truly enjoyed watching/listening to the entire thing. It was overall very well done as well as very informative

[@MasterKaloryfer]

Yes, me too, the guest was great, very informative and presented in a funny and interesting way ☺️

[@katylin5857]

This man needs to be celebrated! This is the most enlightening, entertaining, and engaging video I’ve ever watched on KZbin!

[@worldbender1436]

He doesn't need to be celebrated, his info might lead to a healthier life but he is not right about calories, the ONLY reason you lose or gain weight is due to calories, even disorders and diseases still have to do with calories. It's just science, you cannot argue with thermodynamics

[@adia990]

@@worldbender1436 no, it's about what you eat too. Yes, less calories an more movement will equal weightloss, but to his point, calories are only a reference. If you are on a 2500 calorie diet, but you only eat cake and brownies and pizza etc, you will not be satisfied, you will have crap health, and you will probably die faster. Quality of calories is bounds more important that just the number.

[@worldbender1436]

@@adia990 i understand what you mean, please reread my comment and you will see i mentioned this. Calories are the Single most important thing to WEIGHTLOSS, i COULD strictly drink 2500 calories worth of Sprite if my maintenance Was around 2700 and Lose weight, although this isnt healthy i will still Lose weight

[@worldbender1436]

@@adia990 i agree with you though im just touching on something a lot of people dont seem to understand which is thermodynamics. I try to eat a fruit and meat based diet with a bit of vegetables every now and then and i feel really energized and happy

[@jimjimson6208]

@@worldbender1436 On god go off king, people seem to conflate overall health with weight loss. Eating a nutritionally rich diet is obviously important for health, but if you somehow managed to eat 15000kJ of cabbage it is going to have the same effect on your weight as eating 15000kJ of chocolate, and vice versa. Eating healthier foods will almost certainly make maintaining a healthy energy intake easier, and will result in greater overall health, but it isn't the magical cure for weight loss as ultimately the amount of energy you eat is what determines your weight change. I have been working out and measuring myself daily for years, and to the surprise of absolutely nobody, when I eat more than my maintenance kilojoules my weight goes up and vice versa. Same case for everyone else I know who tracks their macronutrients and weighs themself regularly. I'll believe that energy in vs energy out isn't the determining factor for weight gain when I meet someone who can eat more than their maintenance energy without gaining weight or the opposite. Advocating for quality nutrition is great, and encouraging the general population to healthier eating is undoubtedly going to be an important strategy to reduce obesity and increase population health from an administrational perspective, but I think that the claim that god knows how many years of hard evidence about energy balancing are built on LIES is plain clickbait.

[@beniciabowcher-royce7661]

The best most informative interview I've listened to for a long time. Governments taking responsibility for making food healthier and cheaper should be a major priority.

[@Feelisegood]

Healthier food always comes with a price increase because of the decrease of productivity per acre. Let's not live in a pink cloud with pink glasses.

[@beniciabowcher-royce7661]

I'm sure we all know that - I only buy organic

[@KryptoKn8]

​@@Feelisegoodyou _are_ aware that they could just make alot of food, specifically processed foods, with less sugar and sodium yeah? It is always hilarious to me how foods with low carbohydrates (which is sugars aswell) tend to have stupidly low calories. You won't be _healthy_ from purely low carb, but it would most certainly help people not be so overweight. I very, very rarely see people have health issues related to dietary needs other than being overweight. Usually you get your required fats, vitamins, minerals etc. just from everything, you don't really need to keep an eye out for it. Carbohydrates? Wonderful if you need alot of energy or try to gain mass, absolutely horrible if you're trying to lose weight

[@Feelisegood]

@@KryptoKn8 Just stop buying bad food mate

[@mslennox5730]

​@@Feelisegood Depends on where you live and where you shop. I live in Bham,AL and just left a Saturday market. I purchase two nice sized zucchinis for $2/ea, 4 average sized sweet potatoes for $4. I don't think that was bad, considering I bought local and got to hand pick what I wanted. Unlike the chain stores that have oversized sweet potatoes and zucchini prepackaged.

[@1lordgray]

This is an amazing podcast. I’m 52 and was told by my doctor that I had to lose weight because of my liver and if I don’t lose weight she would put me on medication. So I have been walking on a treadmill to get me active since my job is sedentary. I’ve learned so much during this conversation and feel much less confused. Thank you both.

[@MarinaFrancesca]

Hi Michelle, I hope you're doing well. Once the weather gets a bit nicer, I just wanted to encourage you to try a walk in the woods. Start with a nice flat trail and your favorite podcast, and I you might very well get addicted. 😉

[@rachelminneapolis]

Nice! Good for you! Keep up the good work

[@fALSE.fLAGGOT]

@@MarinaFrancesca how'd you know her name was Michelle? 🧐

[@IoloIololoIoI]

@@fALSE.fLAGGOT its her username lol....

[@fALSE.fLAGGOT]

@@IoloIololoIoI LoL I knew that?🤭 JK for some reason premium YT membership shows up the actual username address like @________ not the display name.

[@heyitsmorenike_]

I like how Steven allows the guests to speak freely and Steven doesn’t interrupt much. It’s lovely to hear and refreshing

[@rodrozil6544]

Because it's a serious topic

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

In my 60's I lost 50 lbs using the Keto Diet. I was about 150lb in my early 20's. I am back there again. I was not a perfectionist at Keto. When out for dinner with others I ate high carbs at times. I heard and believe that it is not what you do once in a while that helps or harms. It is what you do most of the time.

[@juliaklymenko]

I’ve never heard of Dr. Yeo, but what a delightful guest. An honest and realistic conversation! Thank you

[@jsema100]

This is one of the most reasonable, intelligent, and non biased podcast I have ever heard... Tired of the keto promoters and vegan promoters taking lots of things in their own favor.. Thank You!!

[@puidemare2337]

Seriously? Dude is promoting his book

[@benwaggler3541]

I don't think he makes a great case about a vegan diet. The reality is most people in so called "developed" countries can and should eat vegan. Animal agriculture is not sustainable, is harmful to the environment, and while a little isn't unhealthy, a lot is. The reality is animals are supplemented vitamin B12, which is why vegans need to supplement it as well.

[@vincentchapman8595]

it was pretty good overall but dude is far from unbiased, he injected political science a few times.

[@_cesay]

My mom is a keto promoter and trying to make me do keto. I tried, but found that it's nearly impossible to have more fats than carbs. Carbs are in almost every food and the only good fat you can get are from eggs, nuts, and oil. So that means I'll need to cut everything from my diet and only survive on eggs, nuts, and oil?! And there's carbs in eggs too, and I can't go over 50g of carbs, and have to get around 150g of fat? How much olive oil and nuts do I have to consume?? It's unsustainable. I tried for 2 weeks to eat more fat than carbs but seriously, impossible.

[@jonesy1589]

⁠@@_cesayPeanut butter? Fish? Pesto? All have good fats

[@andrewscott1380]

This is the second interview I have watched on your channel, and I subscribed on this one. The great radio broadcaster, Hugh Hewitt, said, "Good interviewers ask short questions, and let their subjects speak." You're a natural. Well done. Looking forward to more from your channel.

[@SpookyFriendsClub]

I concur

[@suzetteccc]

At 66 I have been on every diet until 10 years ago. I no longer need to diet, except after a vacation! I now have meat ,vegetables and my home made 100% whole grain bread, and lots of good olive oil, nuts and avocados - things I avoided because they are so "fattening". I finally found an activity that I enjoy, which I feel has helped enormously. Dr Yeo has answered so many questions I have had over the years. What a pleasure it was to meet him. He is truly inspiring. Brilliant interview. Thank you to both.

[@mdhs6575]

dont eat bread it will kill you

[@sawa1067]

Grain is fattening though. Farmers fatten their cattle with grains. I can't understand why humans and domesticated animals have an obesity problem. I guess we will never know

[@gasperstarina9837]

Things you just mentioned are most fattening with 9kcal per gram 😂 sorry but this guy is bs

[@SieMiezekatze]

I have tried to gain weight (muscle ) for years... I always eat olive oil and nuts religiously to maximize my daily calorie intake... I despise all sugar, fried food and sweets.. It is so hard to gain weight when you despise fattening food

[@mdhs6575]

@@SieMiezekatze get more protein

[@TitoChinitoPH]

This the probably the sincerest way I have seen for asking a subscription for a KZbin channel. You got a new subscriber sir, 2.5 minutes in. Good job! Keep 'em podcasts coming.

[@lovepeacebliss]

Amusing how plant diet has been switched from a traditionaly poor persons diet to a modern "privelaged" persons diet. 😅

[@MaxFung]

being fat used to be sexy lol

[@TheOfficialArthurMorgan]

​@Max Fung yup back when everyone was poor and a bean pole. The rich folk bavk in those days didnt live long because they were fat and sick

[@TheOfficialArthurMorgan]

​@@MaxFung .

[@audreygregis8721]

I guess I'm privileged, as I'm not homeless, but I sure don't agree it's the meat, when you look into veggie/grain farming. Being Carnivore is not being selfish. There is enough research on bringing back bison is good for the soil and land.

[@TheOfficialArthurMorgan]

@Audrey Gregis 💯 you are correct. The answer to helping climate change is actually MORE ranching of animals using regenerative practices. Healthy animals trample and defecate on the soil, which actually causes healthy microbes to populate the soil, soil health increases, and the healthy spil can take in more water and sequester CO2 from the air, so the answer is more animals 😀

[@ericrobinson8078]

When you eat depends a lot on the individual and your own particular lifestyle. Im 70 and retired. My day is my own. I find the best time for me to have my one meal of the day is around 3:30/4:00 which most working people cant do. I have a small snack with my morning coffee of a couple of bits of toast then nothing till 3:30/4:00. For me this prevents any indigestion or acid reflux that bothered me when I ate late at 7:30. Quality videos like from actual science based academics rather than air headed influencers are so important. Having the facts to enable informed decisions to be made is crucial. Im finding watching these videos is making a positive difference about how I live my life in what's its final stage. Never stop learning never stop keeping going.

[@paulledet6630]

Toast? Not smart

[@roygeorge5364]

​​​@@paulledet6630why is it not smart? The toast in the morning has alleviated her reflux - it seems like it's working for them. Besides, 5 million of us Aussies start the day with Vegemite on toast, and we are still alive?? I lost 50kgs or 100 pounds and still ate white bread as the dietitian said it was fine within my diet. 🤷🤷 Enjoy your day mate.

[@annekathleen4498]

@@paulledet6630 He didn't mention wanting to lose weight so a couple of slices of toast and jam is fine for breakfast.

[@fatimaibrahimbelli6911]

​@@roygeorge5364you hit the nail on the head, well ssid

[@mariaalicekeller8154]

Loved this interview. I can't even imagine why anyone would hate a person like Dr Yeo, who takes his time to eloquently explain complex issues surrounding our daily diets. We can only send him love and wish he carries on doing important research and making his results public, so that even a lay person can make informed choices.

[@shivangigupta8457]

😊

[@rwiii5115]

Because hes demonstrably wrong about 99% of what flows from his mouth. When everything you says goes directly against scientific fact; youre well despised in the fitness community.

[@siiiiiuu7]

@@rwiii5115 Lol so we're supposed to care more about being despised by the fitness community over an actual professor of genetics specializing in obesity at one of the most renowned universities in the world

[@rwiii5115]

@@siiiiiuu7 Yea... because the first 99% of my comment just doesnt exist. Fn 🤡

[@siiiiiuu7]

@@rwiii5115 That 99% of what he's saying is wrong and "everything" is against scientific fact 🤡

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

Hi, after watching health and diets videos for many years (and practicing different methods) finally I find ONE rational, logical doctor to explain with an open mind, a profound knowledge with clear logic and common sense. Salute and respect to both of you for this masterpiece. Dr. Giles Yeo you are a lighthouse for health seekers.

[@thenonexistinghero]

That's because most doctors/experts just repeat what they've been taught, rather than actually think about what something means. Doesn't really take much diving into things to see that calories don't really mean anything. It's most comparable to BMI. A rough estimate for something a food/drink provides. This way they can wrap it into a pretty package for marketing to sell people unhealthy low calorie products. That being said, going on a low calorie diet isn't exactly a bad idea. As long as you stick to healthy, mostly unprocessed foods it'll work just fine. Eat some eggs, fruit, veggies and maybe 100 grams or so of meat a day. You can vary up with some dairy products and grains as well (but I would not recommend those every day). If you do that you'll lose weight easily. Eating some cooked eggs in the morning will make sure you won't go hungry later in the day and overal you'll likely be pretty energetic. I did this for a while and lost nearly 20 kilos over the course of a few months without even exercising (I know I should have, but I was too lazy).

[@janwarie]

I have never stayed watching for two hours on any video on youtube ever. This is was a very mind opening talk and Giles has been been a wonderful guest. The back and forth was also both funny and entertaining. There were many things discussed that were so expertly but simply discussed that my muggle brain just ate it up. Thank you Dr Yeo for doing what you do. You will save a lot of lives. And also many thanks for not cancelling chocolate altogether. 😅

[@TheNessquest]

Agreed....

[@mk9330]

Me too

[@annerichter7175]

Just found this interview. Absolutely fascinating

[@richard9480]

Steven Bartlett is seriously impressive. So articulate and thoughtful. And by my reckoning a really decent and good human being. And so is this chap, Giles Yeo! Thank you for this podcast!

[@thomasczthomash1859]

Simp

[@thomasczthomash1859]

Maybe Bartlett with set up an OnlyFans for you

[@696634]

Don't compare them please. One is cashing in on people's naivety and the other is providing an invaluable service to the world.

[@jmarrocco]

I had never heard of Dr Yeo prior to this podcast. Such an animated, interesting and honest discussion. I felt as if I was in the room with you two. Yeo’s point about how we need to have more nuanced views and approaches to things is so refreshing. We desperately need that in this era. Common sense, practicality, and real science are a combo that should always win, yet so rarely does. Thank you so much for this quality podcast. It is what led me to join. Kudos.

[@TheEmelda]

The chemistry between you two is amazing; like two old friends sharing info. Also, this was packed with meaningful information. THANK YOU. Sincerely.

[@stamatispelekanos650]

This video exemplifies a magnificent amount of brilliance. We have one guy explaining everything very well and another guy asking excellent questions. 2 very knowledgeable gentlemen.

[@hueeldridge1689]

He’s so right about the ‘default factor’. If the food industry would just do this very simple suggestion, imagine how healthy we COULD be.

[@VintageCR]

yes but they do this to control us, to make more money of of us while in the mean time we get "bigger" and crave more and more.. foods/drinks/salts/sugars ect ect and the circle repeats. its very simple, we control our own intake(s).

[@nickgennady]

They don’t want us to be healthy because it’s not profitable

[@makingapoint]

90% the food industry is 7th day adventist owned or controlled and the other half is big sugar.

[@maggie-bj1vb]

Do you know the timestamp?

[@victoriar9728]

yes, we can eat in moderation from all food groups: meat, dairy, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, healthy oils , seeds, legumes, grains, salt... raw or cooked but not overly processed . This is my experience as well; it is difficult to be fanatical about a fad diet, stick to common sense and eat sensibly with gratitude. Thank you for this very balanced discussion. Do not be carried away when people dictate how and what you should eat. I adjust the food groups according to how my body responds. All the different diet fads, there is some truth to it, so pick the meat and spit the bones as it were.

[@ksealy4]

Wow what an open minded scientist! I wish more teachers and researchers had this mindset. His personally is infectious

[@msz9523]

I was very fortunate to have been lectured by Dr Giles Yeo at Cambridge and so many things he said have stuck with me for life!

[@nfischer7854]

Interviews like this make me want to be better student, to learn more and practice being better at life. So much knowledge.

[@cazyaz523]

This is the first podcast I’ve ever listened to…ever. I loved it. I never thought I could stay attentive listening to a 2 hour broadcast of anything. Steven - you are a natural. Dr Giles Yeo - amazing. What a combination you made. Informative, humorous, serious.

[@kerriecu2]

Podcasts are amazing……such a learning experience. If you liked this and interested in health, try Andrew Huberman (Huberman Lab) or Rangan Chatergee (Feel better, live more)🙏🏻

[@nnnnnn3647]

all 2 hours only for ONE NWO AGENDA "less meat". ;))

[@TamiaPeach]

This channel is one of the most intellectually rewarding one on the internet! The amount of knowledge per minute spent is amazing. Keep it up!

[@MJIH2023]

This guy has so much energy it's infectious - love him! My daughter is coeliac; trust me, if you suffer from it or know someone who does, you would know about it. She was diagnosed after 10 years of suffering and every pain she had to live with, and her awful toilet habit was sorted out as soon as she quit gluten.

[@mozfisher7702]

I feel for your daughter and wish her well, but I was diagnosed with Coeliac without knowing I had it. I now maintain a gluten free diet based on what it may do to me in the future. I was in my sixties when I was diagnosed.

[@ct1762]

these terrible things never happned 70 years ago. its all because of eating a more plant based diet that has caused things like heart disease and diabetes, coeliac etc.

[@MrGrumpyGills]

@@ct1762 At least in my home country (Germany) 70 years ago most people didn't eat a lot of meat because it was very expensive back then and they simply couldn't afford it. They mostly ate potatoes, bread, various stews and soups, dairy, vegetables and legumes; meat was served mainly on Sundays ("Sonntagsbraten") and holidays like Christmas (roast chicken and such). I'd rather say that one of the main causes is all that processed and/or genetically modified food + artificial ingredients. Stress also is a huge contributor (latent inflammation in the body).

[@fractalofathena2178]

Maybe it’s the GMO grains that our wheat products contain now. I’ve been in the medical field for 31 years and I have ,definitely , seen a rise is gluten intolerance over the years in my patients.

[@mozfisher7702]

@@ct1762 Not so sure about this. I remember my grandparents avoiding foods that “didn’t agree with them”. We didn’t have the diagnostic tools we have now to pinpoint things. Allergies have certainly increased according to statistics, a lot of research suggest this can be environmental factors, too much hygiene and possibly food.

[@avicenna1977]

I am really appreciating listening to the increasing frequency of relatively popular male podcasters talking openly about their concerns with weight gain and the dietary restrictions they impose on themselves as a means to address these concerns. This has largely been depicted as a female disposition, but I am learning that is far from reality. At least for the modern man (well represented by those who would be considered successful). This was fantastic nuanced discussion that underscores the importance of quality over quantity when it comes to nutrition, as well as the diversity of the types of food that can provide quality nutrition.

[@sbIvanov]

Quotes and notes from the podcast: 1. Most non-infectious diseases are caused by a bad diet! (Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, some cancers) 2. There is no single right diet, you need to find the right diet for yourself. It has to fit biologically, psychologically and lifestyle-wise. Otherwise, you will never stick to it and make it worth it!

[@sbIvanov]

​@@tom7676 Hello Tom! Let me correct it to T2 diabetes! No one has argued that T1 is caused by food. But, in Bulgaria, we rightfully call T2 diabetes "The old people diabetes"

[@patrycja2696]

Yes there is one perfect diet for all. Low carbs. Different type for different people. Keto, carnivore, ketavore.

[@ImSimplyAHuman]

On the note of what would be the right diet… I think it depends on your environment too. If you live in the frozen tundra you’re going to eat a lot of protein and hardly any carbs… And if you live in a place that doesn’t have a lot of animal meat available you’ll probably eat a ton of carbs etc Of course that’s different now with worldwide food networks but it stands to reason that humans are meant to eat what’s in their environment and have a variety of foods

[@sportysbusiness]

@@tom7676 Not true, the average person eats way too little animal protein. The min RDA is 0.8g per lb of bodyweight. The optimal is well over 1g per lb of bodyweight.

[@ericreed4535]

@@sportysbusiness Where do you live? Check your math. And it's protein total, not limited to animal protein 2 grams per kilo is considered excessive and not optimal. What's the average protein consumption per day in the US, Australia, etc?

[@journeyjulie3973]

I’m a vegetarian and it’s refreshing to hear someone say that we need to eat less meat, because it’s really not fashionable right now.

[@journeyjulie3973]

In the US meat and dairy are subsidized. I would LOVE to see fruits and vegetables subsidized!

[@weltcitizen3533]

Tim Spector and Giles Yeo - What a combination?! I watched both podcasts one after the other in that order and I'm flashed. The combination is a real blast. Giles is an incredible speaker. I especially enjoyed listening to him. His energetic delivery not only entertained me, but kept my attention throughout the podcast. Thank you so much! I'm completely blown away.

[@XOJeanne]

Found myself with an eating disorder and THIS is fantastic timing to hear what a professional has to say on weight loss. Thank you! ❤

[@JamesOliMindBody]

Please don’t fall for this. If you have an eating disorder get emotional healing - see a therapist. You are NOT at the mercy of your genes. You CAN control, when you’re in an emotionally healthy place, your weight through a sustainable healthy lifestyle ❤

[@infini_ryu9461]

@@JamesOliMindBody Emotional Healing is only part of the puzzle. Mentality is highly linked to diet, that is a fact. If you make sure you get enough nutrients from your food, then that is going to make it a lot easier to deal with mental issues. The brain is made of matter. It needs to be fed properly. The significant reduction of animal fat and fat soluble vitamins over the past 100 yrs has been a disaster for mental and overall health. Humans are hypercarnivores by nature and our brain is made of animal fat and protein.

[@R_W103]

What type of eating disorder? Genuinely interested

[@JamesOliMindBody]

@@infini_ryu9461 exactly. It goes back to what and how much, one puts in their mouth

[@jdmosaics]

@@infini_ryu9461 I so agree with you here… For me I can not go without animal protein.

[@katebuckfield7736]

I met Giles at BBC project in Liverpool. I asked him, ‘Will these people on the course lose weight?’ His reply shocked me. ‘Yes, while the cameras are running they will.”

[@DivaClariceWilliams]

I could listen to Dr Yeo all day.

[@kritikalvulcan9720]

My stepdad had a simple truth that guided everything we did as a family. “There’s a time, place and season for everything”. Be balanced with what you eat, how much work. Exercise and sleep you do each day. Don’t overdo one at the expense of the other. Simple.

[@CristinaEzPT]

Finally someone with real nutritional knowledge that avoids giving us the ‘one fits all’ types of answers and urges us to have some common sense and take a bird eye view on our personal health and weight. I wish the policy makers, that have the real power to change the environment in which we live for the better and therefore our health, would think more like him instead of prioritising the pockets of the big corporations. Great listening. Thank you, Steve 👍

[@tondraprice1498]

@On My Mat this is PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT. KILLING US WITH SUGAR IS BIG BUSINESS APPARENTLY. There should be laws in place for dealing with all this.

[@Damudean]

Wrong because he mentions nutrition but then doesn’t look into the nutrition our body needs and how we react when we eat other “nutrients” and not the ones we need.

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

Seriously? Thinking policy makers are responsible for people's weight? Don't answer. I know what I'll hear.

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

@@tondraprice1498 no one is forced to eat sugar

[@AKR088]

Wrong. There is ONE SIZE FITS ALL, like sugar, nobody needs poison.

[@SherG2774]

Okay….so how do we nominate Steven Bartlett for a Podcast award??? This episode was superb in every way! SB asked ALL the questions we needed answers for and Giles’s scientific and realistic modelling was extremely relatable. I am grateful for this impartation of wisdom and knowledge at this point in my life! 🎉🙏🏾👌🏾🙌🏾

[@tondraprice1498]

The BEST I've seen!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@TheMsOShow]

TOTALLY AGREE! There were questions that I had and then boom he asked them!!!! He is an amazing interviewer as well.

[@swimm3r137]

I've been studying food for the last 10 years and this blew my socks off! So much confirmed and I learned more than I thought.

[@charlynewilder1522]

Honestly I watched this entire podcast and wondered where you've been all this time! I'm so glad I discovered you. I could have listened to you and Dr. Yeo for a much longer period of time. Thank you both for enlightening the public with facts and doing so in such an interesting and entertaining fashion.

[@JoyceBabatunde]

"In a big room, you can have health at many sizes but there is no health at every size." 🎯 This is IT. Thank you so much for this episode. It's the greenlight I needed. ⚘⚘ to you both.

[@FloatingInSpace5702]

Sorry, green light for what?

[@Liz-uv3fz]

​@@FloatingInSpace5702 Maybe, to lose weight or just pursue a healthier lifestyle in general.

[@GENOSANDIEGO]

@@Liz-uv3fz or maybe somebody in their life is forcing them to lose more weight to the point where it's already unhealthy or don't look good. Or at least I hope that's the case.

[@xander423]

I just love love love how he speaks and delivers an explanation or answers a question and the careful choice of words … I’m so entertained and lit up ..he is so funny , dynamic and brilliant ! I love it when scientists have a sense of humor ! Great combo!

[@frozzytango9927]

Are you stupid? for 3 hours he said NOTHING! This is all just to make you feel good and nothing to help you.

[@teresamowat7414]

Yes. He seems fun. Very engaging. A pleasure to listen to.

[@Reeenald]

Such a good conversation, you asked exactly what I would have. And the answer is as expected: there are no absolutes... and clear and easy answers. Great interview.

[@KittyQueenMeow]

Giles Yeo is fabulous. He’s able to explain complex processes into more easily understandable bits, motivating me to understand what’s really going on with my body, the science and biology of it all. Excellent podcast!

[@MrBDezno]

Watch Fat Fiction for better,, clearer information.

[@corail53]

Eat quality foods that meets your dietary needs, end up in a slight deficit (you can achieve this in multiple ways), exercise multiple times weekly, get lots of water and lots of quality sleep. That is all there is to it - all the rest of the stuff the industry /doctors spew all boils down to that eventually. Follow that and you will lose weight and get fit.

[@sct4040]

From 2000 on, I went from 115lb to 129lb. Retired in 2021, and lost 10 lbs by lowering carbohydrates. I am happy with my 120lbs at 64 years old. Eating less, and being stress free is the key.

[@keldrith1]

I had this revelation recently that's been helping a lot. I found that a diet wasn't going to give me self discipline. So everytime I get into the mood of eating before my specifically timed schedule says I can eat, I just repeat the mantra in my head "Just be hungry, just be hungry". I've gotten my daily meals down to 2 per day, breakfast and then dinner with a fast in the middle. Pounds have been coming off quickly and honestly as long as I remain self-aware, I don't see this ending anytime soon. My meals are pretty healthy, despite being limited. I think this is something I could do for a lifetime, build the habit of not eating when I'm hungry, but eating when I'm supposed to eat. I don't think it was ever about being hungry to begin with, I think it was about the instant gratification and the dopamine hit from eating anytime I got a little peckish. Now I'm training my body that I do not need food just because I feel hungry. Has been working for me pretty well.

[@tamtamr9081]

thats amazing and sounds doable vs eliminating food groups !

[@destinywhigham7961]

I've been doing the same recently. My only difference I only eat lunch and dinner, coffee for breakfast. I've only been taking it seriously for about 2 weeks now and haven't noticed a difference in weight yet but I'm hopeful ( I've cut out all junk and only eat home cooked meals )

[@keldrith1]

@@destinywhigham7961 I think the best option there would be to workout for an hour with a lot of cardio an hour before you're ready to eat dinner. Boxing is a good way to do it, I think it's even better than running. Make a rule that says you cannot have dinner until you workout for an hour prior. I think it's hard to see results from any kind of diet, even fasting, if you're not excericing as well. Harder to burn fat if you're not doing anything that would warrant your body to need more calories.

[@jimjimson6208]

Self-discipline is undoubtedly one of the most important traits to have a in a world built around excess. Hunger is both temporary and inevitable when losing weight. You can't choose whether to be hungry, but you can choose to act on it or not. I think it is also important to recognise when you are actually hungry vs when you are eating out of boredom. When I was overweight I didn't eat sugary snacks because I was hungry, I ate them because I liked the taste. I quit cold turkey and fought that desire for a couple of weeks and then it was gone forever.

[@sharonjuniorchess]

I tried restricting my calorie intake and found that if I combined it with exercise I could maintain a steady & consistent weight loss of about 1-2lbs per week. But I did wrestle with feelings of hunger and look forward to when I would reach my target weight and then could increase my portion sizes and just 'maintain' my weight. However I recently tore my Achilles tendon and was told by my doctor that I also needed to lose weight. So I decided to review ways of losing weight that were not dependant upon working out and discovered that calorie control leads to reducing fat whilst consuming carbohydrates. The revelation to me was that Carbohydrates spike the insulin levels which dissipate quite quickly and lead to hunger cravings. Whereas increasing fat & protein and reducing Carbohydrates creates greater satiety and when the blood sugar levels come down the liver starts burning its stores of glycogen and then moves to its 'secondary fuel' by burning stored fat & producing ketones. This turned out to be a much easier diet to follow as I was never hungry between meals and managed to lose a whole stone (6kg) in a matter of weeks without doing any exercise.

[@erinpedder]

This content is sensational. Im battling through bulimia recovery still after many years. All the conflicting diet info makes it even harder! Being both below and above our homeostatic weight range have severely negative consequences to holistic health. Navigating the world of nutrition is chaotic, confusing and consciously all consuming!! Thankyou for sharing such valuable information!!

[@xo-sarahterese]

I really enjoyed this episode. Stigma feeds eating disorders - I was recently diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and it's shocking how many people don't understand eating disorders and think they know better than psychologists. Hearing someone speak from the scientific point of view who understands that stigma is incredibliy harmful. I would 100% vote for Giles as PM!

[@cynthiab.3277]

So much stigma!! Especially with BED, shame & being told to lose weight only made me spiral more. Compassion as well as obtaining the proper scientific information has been life changing

[@ANIMEDROIDL]

Yes but you guys are over compensating by doing the opposite. Glorifying fatness and pretending like you have 0 control over it. Remember, as he said, only 0.3% of the population has the fat gene, so unless you have it, its your fault entirely. Just eat less and eat healthy

[@rajasivamanimdmsap3102]

It is so nice and refreshing to hear a scientist who is so articulate and practical at the same time. Bravo to the both of you for a very nice job! Well done!

[@RetroXRicardo]

THIS. This was the honest interview and video I've been looking for all my life. I figured out everything that was discussed on my own, but this video confirms my self-discovery of my body, health and lifestyle. I choose to eat to live, not live to eat. Thank you! 👏👏👏

[@kaysmovingwithpurpose4420]

Amen! I love you got confirmation I did as well 👏🙏🏾

[@dooshimastone]

Took me months before I brought myself to watch this podcast…it’s so wholesome. I needed to see this today. Thanks Steve and Giles.

[@Learnwithgrant]

honestly i have been repeating this entire philosophy for the last 10 years, and since the birth of the covid coach started to think maybe I have been coaching the wrong way but this piece of content has confirmed every single thing I have ever said. I am nowhere near this level of knowledge and the detail of analysis but I understand exactly what he is speaking about when it comes to looking after your health, getting in shape, staying in shape and learning how to regulate not only your body fighting you all the way but stopping your brain from sabotaging you as well. Amazing this podcast has single handedly removed any form of imposter syndrome I've ever had. Thank you.

[@marlonscloud]

It's called confirmation bias

[@Learnwithgrant]

@@marlonscloud it’s called common sense. People who think calories are the most important thing to focus on probably still believe their money is in a vault at the back of the bank. What the guy is saying is focusing on a calorie isn’t the most important thing when it comes to getting and being in shape. A confirmation bias is what people do when they refuse to accept the opposite. I’m not refusing to accept that calories play a part in food. What I’m saying is if you live your entire life focusing on a number on the back of a packet you become a slave to a number. That’s not how building a healthier approach to getting in shape happens. For example calories on menus. Half the country lost their mind when they saw the numbers but a week before were happy eating whatever they wanted.

[@beethethi7766]

Dr. Bartlett, I also self diagnose, and have maintained good health over the decades, with some struggles, naturally. It’s easier for me to prolong having breakfast to obtain a 16 hour fasting window, but my husband will skip dinner with no problem. When I learned about intermittent fasting, a couple of years ago, I stopped worrying about my husband’s eating habits of skipping meals-I stopped “pushing” food. We have to recognize that food pushers can be as dangerous as drug pushers; at least I’m glad to have gained this knowledge and now refrain from my prior constant directive of “mangiare”.

[@wendycarty6958]

Intermittent fasting doesnt work for me. I dont lose an ounce doing it. I lost more weight eating six times a day than with fasting.

[@beethethi7766]

@Mas-ud Al-hassan That’s not it: I worried about possible results of malnutrition, but we can be overfed and undernourished. I am fine with the extra bother of storing and reheating food as it spares me from cooking more often.

[@loganmedia1142]

Neither pushers are dangerous. People make their own choices.

[@beethethi7766]

@@loganmedia1142 Granted, but I am glad not to waste my time. I do, however, prepare food three times a day if he wants to eat: We don’t always intermittently fast.

[@patriciarodzewich-vk8ck]

I so agree with the part of absolutely needing to retain muscle mass as you enter your 60’s and 70’s. I am 67 and feel the loss of muscle mass has been my biggest challenge. I am desperately needing to exercise to increase my muscle mass. I have started to fall more in the past few years due to less muscle mass. I am my own test person. I will increase my muscle mass.

[@monBon100]

Never heard of this doctor and I will follow him now! What am amazing interview. He's so easy to speak to, with a healthy dose of humor. Would love a sit down with someone like this!

[@peterthomas5792]

Great conversation. It's great to hear in-depth discussions on anything, there's far too little of it in these days of social media soundbites. For me, I've put on 20 pounds since leaving school 50 years ago, but still have a BMI of 22 so don't try too hard to shed it. > Most people want to cut fat / lose weight. People should instead concentrate on muscle/fat ratio - "I want to have better muscle mass ratio next week/month". That's the way to get to & maintain a healthy weight. Just be active, stay off the couch - it doesn't need gym sessions.

[@irishrider]

Weight loss starts in the mind, control the mind, and the body will follow. I was 130kg and went to 93kg. It's a psychological change first.

[@Bladesmobile]

Explain

[@josephinepoku1260]

I agree. There also needs to be a determination to change as well, i think.

[@mmhcreates]

@@Bladesmobile don't give in to the thoughts that want you to eat crap food and too much food.

[@irishrider]

@Keefclimbs For me, I had to open my mind to new experiences, hiking, yoga, boxing, weight lifting, and running. Also, find the reasons I ate so much in the first place.

[@4x4r974]

@@Bladesmobile basically you cant wait to feel "motivated". Motivation is just an emotion. You need discipline.

[@vj8406]

Dr. Giles Yeo is a charismatic and brilliant. He has it all. I don’t know if anyone ever tells him this but he is a light in the world. His energy is vibrant 🎉

[@alb41ful]

Outstanding podcast! Giles's direct approach and animated personality kept me interested throughout. He extended my learning curve! Thank you! Continued success to you both!

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

Nuance is the takeaway word of this podcast. Nutrition has so many variables and so many combinations of what’s “right” it’s absolutely all about finding what’s right for you.

[@Cadence777B]

Actually everything makes sense! It all stems from s logical standpoint and he’s studied this for years…

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

@@Cadence777B he had studied this for years and provides his perspective which may, or may not, be relevant to mine, or your, perspective depending on my current and ever changing health status.

[@thornartphotography]

I would love for Dr. Yeo to return for at least one new episode (preferably several episodes)!! 🌟 I learnt a lot today and want to learn MORE! This is a different (and important) voice in the world of “eat this, eat that, DO NOT eat that, this is the best diet etc.” and I am so much more interested in learning about how the body works, what happens in your body on a chemical and molecular level and so on than hearing another “expert” on a certain diet preaching that this is the way to live/eat! I LOVE THIS EPISODE for so many reasons! 🩷🙏 #wantmore #bringbackDrYeo

[@sararitchie-brown9881]

Yes I’d love to hear about Mediterranean diet as a lifestyle/blue zones, about pcos, autoimmune disorders etc, also eating certain foods based of genetic heritage, for example I love all kinds of Middle Eastern foods, some Baltic foods and have Iranian/Turkish heritage one side and German/French/Irish/Scottish on the other, certain foods make me feel so happy in my soul a full on a smaller amount and they are linked to my heritage, my husband seems to prefer food from his heritage. So I wonder if there’s anything biologically in that. Among many other things.

[@zal1127]

Steven I must say This podcast is best I ever listened to and watched. It tackled the issues that are on everyone’s mind probably 85% of the time each day if no more. Your guest is so intelligent, engaging, honest to his work, very likeable on so many levels. Very well done I didn’t want the podcast to finish. Please do say a huge thank to your guest for being so clear, concise, to the very point and Most of honest to himself, his work and the public at large. We certainly need more people like him

[@MariaEmmerich]

I’ve been keto for 26 years. It’s very sustainable 🙌🙌🙌 my kids are 13 and 14 years old and have been keto their entire life. 💪💪💪💪

[@Cuttiegirlsu]

Dr. Giles Yeo is a legend. This interview was fantastic and truly so informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@Ilonamaee]

I truly enjoyed listening to Dr. Giles Yeo. I appreciate him spreading his truth and knowledge on a subject that the average individual would only receive from a nutritionist or trainer if they paid for it. Truly, truly appreciate the time spent discussing the science behind genetics and weight gain/loss. Thank you! Subscribed.❤

[@pjgabbagoo7715]

What a privilege to have such information within a few taps of a phone screen. Thanks for putting this interview out. I’ve got a new book to read and apply selfishly and spread selflessly.

[@brokenhero6828]

You are very articulate and well spoken. God bless you my friend.

[@JustBeingAwesome]

It's incredible that we can just listen in on this 2 hour conversation.

[@shembreakey]

Love Giles Yeo. What a character and he makes so much sense.

[@feanorian21maglor38]

Love this guest, he's so engaging and explains everything so clearly. Interesting, he's mentioned something that rarely is covered- how some people cope with stress by not eating, when they always talk about stress-related overeating. I was very skinny during my unhappy first marriage and divorce, so I blame my happy second marriage for my extra pounds!

[@Bunny11344]

Working out helps with stress eating or finding a hobby

[@leonore3349]

​any remedy for hapiness?

[@ggukiescave]

I’m 18 and tired of my shaky relationship with food. This podcast provided so much insight.

[@sportylad99]

Don’t just take one persons view on things. Do your research. I’m a PT and it frustrates me how one person says this and other persons say that. At the end of the day, eat a healthy balance diet and exercise and avoid as much processed made products I.e fizzy drinks; sweets; fast food and alcohol. Don’t get me wrong i have some of these but in now keep to a minimum

[@sportylad99]

@@boochi7087 and it’s your narrow mindedness which will hold you back in life. That and the stick that is stuck up your ***. Why are you coming at me with this attitude. If feel sorry you have to act like that. Back to the topic at hand. Like with everything in life, a well qualified expert will say something and another well qualified person with the same qualifications will say the opposite. Hence it’s all about getting a number of opinions and having a balance in life. I didn’t say anything untoward Dr.Yeo, just giving Kirsten good sound advice. Kirsten is young and clearly unsure which direction to take. I advised her to stick with the basics and do more research. Hope you find a doctor to remove that stick and manage to become more open minded

[@sportylad99]

@@boochi7087 you are a fool sir and rude from the start. You made an attack on my first post and following up once against. Now accusing me of taking steroid. I have never taken steroids and also a former professional athlete. And once again, I never said to take just my advice. My advice was to listens to many others!!!! I just laid out the basics of eating clean. You are coming off very sad and pathetic. Also you said my words reiterated what he said anyway.

[@boochi7087]

@@sportylad99 I feel like I've been really mean and I've upset you. I'm really sorry about it. I've deleted my previous responses to you. Enjoy the rest of your day.

[@Paulshealthandwellness]

I spent years following all the fad diets and restricting foods that bring me joy! Last year I bought a treadmill, this gave me the opportunity to exercise (with no excuses) whilst listening or watching podcasts (like this). I run twice a day and also do 1 dog walk outside. At 49 I eat what I fancy and in the best shape of my life, physically and mentally. I enjoy all foods, never count calories and I am always happy. The only thing that saddens me is that I didn't do this years ago.

[@c.l.montoya2972]

✨You are in the best shape of your life 🎊physically & mentally!🎉That is wonderful✨ Don’t look back, you are where you need to be today, rejoice🎊 Your health is your wealth❤ “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a Gift💝, that’s why it is called the PRESENT”🎁✨ Bless you always😊

[@Htimez2]

You're blessed with a good metabolism, has nothing to do with what you eat or how little you are working out. I can name 20 people who could do what you do and gain or stay the same weight.

[@Paulshealthandwellness]

@@Htimez2 I have been very over weight for 20 years

[@Gunter_Severloh]

Regret is your guideline, think about like this, if it weren't for what you did years ago that you regretted you would not be where you are now.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

You must have a good metabolism . I count my calories because zi gain weight easily . I also do strength training and a lot of walking . I am glad you are enjoying yourself and in great shape .