Fat Cell Scientist Reveals How to Lose Fat & Keep it Off Without Ever Restricting Diet | Dr. Bikman

[@MH-bt6de]

I went to school with Dr. Bikman - he’s one of the most decent, good people I’ve had the pleasure to know.

[@ashdgee]

Nice. Great to see him here educating us

[@mikebradshaw8530]

I just wonder if the people with the highest quality of life that is lived, with the greatest longevity through out Asian countries laugh at the redundant videos on KZbin about what is healthy and what isn't? Has America not figured this out yet? Have we forgotten how we mocked Asian countries on what they eat? Hmmm ever heard of blue zones? Ever heard Japan is the number 1 in the world 🌎?

[@MaddogCapt11]

@@mikebradshaw8530 America hasn't figured it out because "Big Food" has brainwashed us to believe everything on the grocery store shelves is healthy for us or it wouldn't be there. Big Food is also in the FDA's back pocket. The FDA, as a beginning, should have banned high fructose corn syrup years ago like Australia and several other countries. Also, America had Ancel Keys to muck our collective health.

[@beaubolinger1521]

​@@mikebradshaw8530Thank you from Australia

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

@@mikebradshaw8530 Unfortunately these videos you speak of are captured in echo chambers. You think they are repetitive but most never see any of these vids. ThesePlat forms never share with people that need this info sad to say.

[@jeffreyhoward879]

This guy can talk. I mean, talk well. Doesn’t over use words, doesn’t say ‘like’ all the time. Doesn’t um and ah. Just says what he needs to say, economically, with authority and clarity. A rare thing on KZbin!

[@patriciasalyers9875]

you bet

[@KarenParkerArtist]

He uses pauses instead. And for similar reasons. Studies of speech patterns and audience attention show that umm and ah both function in speech to draw attention to the next thing the speaker says. As do pauses. If any speaker prattled on without pauses or um or ah, they would be so boring or info dumping dull that they would be unlistenable.

[@jeffreyhoward879]

Um, ah, like and stuff only serve to show the listener that the speaker doesn’t really know what they are saying!

[@villiamm4535]

Not sure why your comment bothers me so much ; watching health information videos to avoid hearing “like and um” makes you seem less intelligent than you think you look online . There are so many people that use that in their vocabulary and share extremely rich information

[@KarenParkerArtist]

@@jeffreyhoward879 That is factually incorrect. Unless you are trolling. And if that's the case, you are particularly bad at it.

[@AnnaLorris]

Great episode. Just finished reading "Health and Beauty Mastery" - what an eye-opener! This book exposes so many hidden truths about the beauty and health industry that no one talks about!

[@meditim2032]

I heard about that

[@FireOElijahMC]

Truly a great book

[@anastasiakemp2552]

I heard it was a scam.

[@maryloueppard425]

Scam..trying to push a book . Pusher

[@JRM_Tube]

CONCLUSION In this video, Dr. Ben Bickman discusses insulin resistance, its effects on fat loss, and how insulin inhibits lipolysis. He stresses controlling carbohydrate intake, prioritizing protein, and including healthy fats for improved metabolic health, while advocating for structured fasting to optimize insulin levels.

[@KavoTheGodd]

Exactly and using more natural protein sources than pre-made powders

[@robin5088]

Thank you, without timestamps this is golden.

[@chrisalley9718]

Thanks for saving me an hour of listening. More things I know. Love the Doc though.

[@lisag18]

Right. Things we already know because of Thomas and other youtubers

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

And in healthy people, fruits and vegetables are OK. And try not to eat too much close to bed time for the purpose of helping the person to relax.

[@louis-charlesdesjardins688]

I’m a researcher in the same field and I agree with everything Dr. Bikman said!

[@Hinz2005]

I am reading some of your work right now. 😊

[@louis-charlesdesjardins688]

@@Hinz2005 That’s very nice of you! I hope you find it interesting 😊

[@ali3143]

Oooh that small trial you just published has some interesting results. I’ll go and read in detail!

[@MelissaMcAllister-s2n]

The way he validates Thomas, who is also incredibly smart, is so respectable. I just love when he gets excited by a question and then expresses how great it is! Great interview!

[@RosauraS]

I can sit down and listen to Dr.Bikman for hours. He is so knowledgeable. Smart very smart!❤this interview

[@MrGchiasson]

I mistakenly thought we were born with a specific number of fat cells..and that never changed. huh. We can actually grow new fat cells. That adds up.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

​@@MrGchiassonof course, all cells have turn over / replacement. We grow new organs and skin and tissue,......one cell at a time. If diet and lifestyle stay the same, the cells generally duplicate the same. If we change diet, environment, medications,...then the cell duplication will start to change. For example, in time, scars can diminish

[@sandybonds4282]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@warriorshedge6772]

But now you must pass the "sleep with challenge"

[@jenbolton6342]

Yes!! Me too! There's something so mesmerising in the way he speaks

[@johnndavis7647]

My chlorestrals were high and my A1C was 10. I watched dozens of this kind of video and what I got out of them was to cut out sugar and cut way back on carbs. Increase protein. So for eight months i ate twice a day. Fasted a meal twice a week. I ate more meat, fish, eggs, veggies, nuts. Yogurt, kifer, Butter and coconut oil. I have a mug of Hot Tea twice a day with vitamin C powder stirred into it. Coffee with 100% baker chocolates and two tbs of olive oil stirred in. I drank plenty of filtered water. After eight months i lost 20 pounds of belly fat. My A1C is 5.5 and my chlorestrals are normal. I don't want to lose any more weight so I am adding back organic carbs in moderate amounts. This path worked for me.

[@daramccullough8224]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SariPutri-x6v]

8 months ? Wow I thought it could be faster than that on low carbs

[@johnndavis7647]

@@SariPutri-x6v it probably was sooner. That was just how long it took for me to get my annual checkup and labs results.

[@SmileyApple-xj5mf]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks 🙏

[@lydiaahubbell8545]

did you exercise?

[@joshuamarks1129]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Probably the most thorough explanation of insulin I’ve ever heard

[@nisadave]

What happens when somebody with intelligent questions meets somebody with great scientific knowledge. Fabulous interview.

[@Ryshaad]

Dr. Bikman has officially become one of my heroes. Letting him rattle off with Thomas guiding the conversation (just a tad) has me fully enthralled

[@cynthiabahena9721]

He is so interesting. I want to move to Utah tp take classes from him lol

[@guidedmeditation2396]

I would love to see an entire podcast devoted to so-called Hidden MSGs/Glutimates that spike your insulin levels 300% or more. I believe they are the elephant in the room that nobody can see that is the root cause of our obesity and diabetes epidemic. The problem is so many sound so innocent or healthy. As a person with an MSG allergy I get blinding headache, vomiting and more but of the millions who don't get the headaches they may get eye floaters or have inflamed bowels or other issues which are just caused by the very same thing, inflammation. All of these inflammation issues are like the very same balloon only blown up to higher or lower levels causing the corresponding issues. Dr. Berg on this platform has a great video about hidden MSGs. They include familiar ingredients like MSG, Monosodium GLutimate, hydrolized proteins, textured prtiens, dextros, maltodextrin, paprika extract, cultured celery powder, and one of my favorites is "Vegetable Broth". You can be certain this particular vegetable broth comes in 55 gallon containers with hazard labels printed on it. If it causes blinding headaches it isn't like a vegetable broth your mother used to make. It is like calling Russian Vodka potato broth or calling dark soy sauce vegetable broth. Yes it is made with soybeans fermented but it spikes your insulin levels and gives many people a blinding headache. I get horrific headaches from most canned tuna so I have to seek out the one or two hard to find brands that truly only have tuna and salt and perhaps olive oil. I paid big money for super premium brands that only contain Tuna, Salt and "Vegetable Broth" and got a blinding migraine, vomiting etc. You might think its a curse to have such a violent reaction to such a common ingredient but it may be a blessing because people who only get lesser symptoms might keep on eating it and thereby shorten their lives.

[@jenbolton6342]

I totally feel the same!

[@Eden_North]

This was so good I've watched it twice and bookmarked it for later. Fast to control insulin, prioritize protein and don't fear the fat.

[@Kirkaki_2015Klang]

If you additionally also do a protein fast for some days a year, you come into autophagy. That helps you with avoiding chronic desease and cancer. I did it and have to take lesss asthma meds, also able to exercise better.

[@JPDC624]

This is it. The best concentration of all of the insulin resistance info, presented in such a clear and real way... and I've watched a lot of them.

[@fiddlerJohn]

Higher Metabolic Rate & Lowering Insulin : 41:06 "As much as calories matter, my strong advice is start with the low insulin approach. You just control your carbs. Prioritize protein. Don't Fear The Fat that comes with that protein, and don't worry about the calories because, if you correct your insulin you will have a Higher Metabolic Rate ." Love Dr. Bikman. He is so clear. Prioritize protein with it's Fat and don't worry about the calories.

[@themostselfishman]

What an incredible, focused thinker and awesome human being.

[@buck8055]

Probably one of the best guest and video you’ve done Thomas. I watched until the very last second and played back sections several times to ensure I grasped the concepts discussed. Great job keeping your comments down and just stepping in to guide the conversation while letting Dr. Bikman fully explain the science.

[@craigtannenbaum3821]

I was wondering when you would get Ben on. I never miss anything he soeaks on. I always learn something more when i hear him. Nobody knows more about this subject than him. Thanks Thomas!

[@Not-a-fancy-name]

Love Dr Bikman. He is funny, personable, humble, erudite, and has better understanding of people than most clinicians. Thank you both for the interview.

[@Cwright2s1187]

Been filling Thomas for so so many years…this is truly one of his best collaboration videos I’ve ever watched.

[@housemh]

Loved this. I’m a new fan of Dr Bikman. And thanks Thomas for the great interview and letting him speak uninterrupted. Tom Bilyeu would have cut him off several hundred times. One thing that I always wondered about, and I’m glad that Thomas asked around the 43:00 minute mark… and I recently heard in the clearest, most concise way, so I’ll add: “If calories are reduced in the absences of insulin, fat will decrease. If calories are reduced in the presence of insulin, metabolism will decrease”. A major reason for no reunion shows of Biggest Loser.

[@stevencilia7284]

I read Dr.Atkin's New Diet Revolution in the year 2001. Changed my life. All the studies since are just confirming what a genius he was, in spite of the limited research at the time. More credit should be given to him. Great talk Dr. Bikman, everything spot-on, and keep it up.☺

[@denisedecker7330]

And Atkins borrowed some of that from the Inuits. He did have the strength to go against consensus and paid for it heavily.

[@kendrialebeau4286]

Thank you so much for this interview. As a Type 1 Diabetic I didn't understand why I was storing belly fat even though I lifted weights 5 days a week. Tried talking to my endocrinologist because I felt something more was going on. No Help and was left on my own. On an insulin pump and CGM and not a lot of glucose spikes but I begin to pay attention to how much insulin was being delivered each day to keep those spikes at bay and was that contributing to my challenge. Along came this interview. 🙂

[@shelleyhodgkinson1341]

Interesting I have been struggling with the same thing

[@jeffreyharrison4045]

Love Dr. Bikman! Thanks Thomas for the collaboration

[@survivingbraindonor]

Thank you!! Love this report in this format!

[@melissajohnson9421]

Glued to my screen the whole interview. Will watch again and heading to find other Dr. Bikman interviews. Thank you both so much.

[@mogglie]

He is amazing.

[@helenl7967]

Love Dr Ben Bickman's rants. He rants and connects the dots for us. Good interview. Thanks Thomas for listening and asking the right questions.

[@dawnbullen6875]

Wow just wow, that was absolutely awesome, so much relevant information and so brilliantly voiced.

[@alexanderheyworth3242]

One of the best interviews ever. Dr Bikman is a global treasure.

[@mwelufelister2197]

A God send professor to guide us towards robust health by ourselves for ourselves. Blessings!

[@carlsapartments8931]

Dr Elizabeth Bright says I bolt awake at 2am from cortisol spikes so try taking a scoop of butter and go back to bed. Did that twice this past week and it worked like a charm.

[@davidgreene8608]

I wake up at and take 4 oz of tart cherry juice. Works like a charm

[@adriennewright7697]

I was wearing a CGM while this happened. For me, my blood sugar was tanking so my body released cortisol to bring up my blood sugar to an acceptable level. So I conclude that it may be hypoglycemia?

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I saw the video when she said that. I now keep a small jar of ghee and a spoon by my bed and take a teaspoon of it when I wake up at 2am. it does work. It calms the cortisol spike.

[@angelashort1331]

I got same result from 3 tablespoons of Kefir , slept quickly and deeply . Grateful . ❤

[@Carnivore1959]

​@@adriennewright7697if the butter works for her like bs not too low However...the who use tart cherry ....absolutely hers could be a low B's and fructose raises it.

[@henryw5762]

Thomas that’s 52 minutes of today that was not wasted! Thank you for bringing on such a great speaker! Dr Ben was so informative! Thank you both for all the amazing information!

[@mrright1068]

What a great guest. So hard to get personal DRs to talk about this in this kind of detail.

[@3TNT3]

That's because Most doctors hardly know annnnny of this information, as next to none of it is taught in medical schools. The Sick'care' industry doesn't want us to be Healthy, as that's not good for the $$$$bottom line$$$$. Instead, that fcuuuuked up system wants us to alllllllways be UNhealthy, but still able to be kept alive in order to continue to squeeze $$$$money$$$$ out of us.

[@djn1822]

I’m a physician…I see hospitalized patients that have had orthopedic trauma or need neurosurgery. Their caloric and macro needs are immense and these are metabolically unwell patients for the most part. A brief conversation outside of any norm, can be helpful. There is very little evidence that ANY metabolic, nutritional, and endocrinologic education is occurring, even with dietician consults. Also, most dieticians and nutritionists have been fired or retired, and endocrinologists are double or triple booked in clinic. And they are dealing with highly advanced diseases and rarely practice this sort of personalized and detailed approach. Keep in mind, this is not a comprehensive discussion. This wonderful talk is a highly detailed look at a particular and dominant metabolic arm of physiology. It’s so important to hear these talks but also important to understand their role and applications in improving health and knowledge of the body. If a change to patient and public education is desired, the only way is to get rid of the dominant control of corporate systems that dominate education, regulation, and the optimization of patient care for maximum reimbursement from insurance companies who want to optimize their retention of monetary profits from policies. There is no role or system of education, analysis, or treatment in the current paradigm of health and disease care. That’s the source of why people don’t get this kind of attention on health.

[@mrright1068]

@@djn1822 Thank you for your reply, I am just waking up to the fact that the US medical system is not built to heal and prevent issues, but to treat symptoms with a pill. Preferably one with a high profit margin. I never used to be this jaded, just ignorant. Now tht I have been asking my Dr's questions the tone has changed. I see why people go overseas and to LATAM for medical care. There the regs are not what they are here and from what I hear the Drs have the time to explain why you are on a protocol and what to expect from it. At this point I am paying more for medical insurance and getting less from it. The 12-15 min lab and med check will not get me to where I want to go but I have not options ATM.

[@MsJess-xs7kt]

You are a talented interviewer Thomas. I am loving this new style of content, was always a fan of your old styles as well . I just wanna say awesome guy to interview to up your skills as a content creator!

[@kathrinemc1664]

Wow, this guy is so well informed. It's a pleasure to listen to him. Thomas great questions. Loved this podcast.

[@debblouin]

I know he is talking about Type 2 diabetics. I became a Type 1, yes t1, diabetic at age 41, about 9 years after a parvovirus B19 infection. The absolute rank ignorance doctors, even endocrinologists, have about diet and nutrition is stunning. My doctors just told me to bolus for carbs. Don’t change my diet, just shoot up. I wish a doctor had told me at the very beginning to focus on fat and protein and eliminate or significantly restrict carbs. I did all the research and experienced all the stuff with pinging numbers. And I have gone through the diabetes fatigue and frustration because our food culture is SO carb focused that it is hard to shift. I did carb restriction and shifted to heavy cream in my coffee and much higher % of dietary fat and my HDL and LDL cholesterol did go up. But my endo wanted to put me on statins even though my triglycerides were below 60. It’s so tiring. I need to go back to eggs, bacon, beef, avocados, and cream.

[@denisedecker7330]

Cholesterol is essential to production of all sex hormones, D3, and brain health. No problem imo with increased cholesterol.

[@UVJ_Scott]

Best health related interview I’ve heard in a long time.

[@kimberube8243]

Such an EXCELLENT interview! Thanks so much!

[@advex4428]

I'm thinking that was probably the best interview I've seen on this channel so far. And that is while most are already great, imo. Thanks!

[@willemvanriet7160]

Yay! Interviewing the Insulin master! No one explains it as clearly as Bill

[@judyanderson4766]

Thank you both. So much great content - smart questions from Thomas and awesome Ben Bikman explanations as usual. So much packed in I'll need to watch it a few times

[@alexreal2499]

Can we get an interview with Dr. Casey Means please! ❤ Thank you Thomas for all you do!

[@MrShadow116]

Thank you Dr. for being willing to speculate!

[@lindafighera4268]

What a great vid...Thank you both so much. Answered some very important areas of concern for me. I have a cluster of auto-immune diseases that I struggle with, one of which is Hashimoto, and weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, inability to sleep, are just some of the monsters chasing me for years no matter how hard I have tried to conquer them. The glucose/insulin thing makes sense and is what I have just begun focusing on. Thank you again for the info and confirmation that I am on the right track.

[@Skattie]

Hi, my guru advocates that rice and lentils is the perfect protein. So personally i have followed a vegetarian diet for 48 years, only in the last four years i have unwanted visceral fat, but started following glucose revolution for one week and feel i am onto something good , also gone back to dairy yougart instead of plant yougart, i regret giving up dairy ten years ago

[@nisadave]

The best 52 minutes on KZbin. I lost 39 lbs on the Ketogenic diet came off 2 prescription meds (ppi & statin) i dropped 2 jeans sizes. I feel like a 25 year old (I'm 66) I have a few simple carbs occasionally now that ive reached my perfect BMI of 22 but always go for a walk after consumption. Low carb/increased exercise has been life changing for me.

[@nj8559]

I've had that experience in the past, but of course, I went back to my old diet and the weight piled on. I'm curious to know what you eat. I've had an aversion to meat, including chicken, and so keto is challenging for me.

[@douganderson4091]

Wow, I have followed both of you for a long time. Thomas, thank you for asking the questions that really drill down to how to treat fat. I have been trying to get this from several really good online Health hackers hackers. This interview really hit the mark

[@judithyoast31]

Dr. Bikman is the go to guy!

[@paulantoine1696]

Thank you so much Thomas... this is a fantastic podcast, and Dr. Ben is just awesome to listen to.

[@greentara291]

I'm in a pickle. Postmenopausal 63 y.o. here. Intermittent Fasted for 4 mos a couple of yrs ago and it wrecked my gut. Bloating and so much gut pain, lost hunger cues. Took a yr healing my gut. I was an omnivore my whole life. And was upping protein to 40% with a minute at 50%. I developed a strong aversion to animal protein, to the point it makes me nauseated. I was literally choking it down. I'd stopped dairy 15 yrs ago because the casein, not lactose, led to horrific pain and symptoms I'll spare you. I've been able to build muscle while eating vegan but cannot get body fat below 27%. Frustrating! How bout a conversation with Birkman and Sims for the postmeno crowd? Would love to hear that!

[@lvenable07]

I'm post meno and started carnivore OMAD in July. It's the only way that works for me.

[@greentara291]

@lvenable07 ,happy that works for you. It would be a nightmare for me!

[@blessed2bfree]

Perhaps you need to look at the blood group diet. But get the book and read more, not just the cheat sheets on what to eat and what to avoid.

[@fractal4619]

I also started hating meat on carnivore very rapidly. And I like meat. After 1 week on it, it took about 6 weeks to not feel disgusted and unable to eat a bite of meat.

[@greentara291]

@@blessed2bfree Looked at it yrs ago. Felt terrible on the Type O diet, even then.

[@KathyPianoHarp]

This is brilliant! Definitely will listen several times to get every nugget of info.

[@mikeharrison9613]

Wish I could like this video more than once. Fantastic information

[@b.g.4500]

Loved this talk. Need to watch it multiple times to soak up this knowledge.

[@lynnmorgans7788]

Loved this talk - just touching on some of the conversation about Ketones, I am on a carnivore diet and I often test for ketones and it’s always low, so am I actually burning enough fat, thank you

[@CharlesOffdensen]

48:33 I do the opposite. I can go about my day hungry no problem. But will never fall asleep even if I am just slightly hungry or have a little bit of a craving. I have tried skipping dinner altogether, but I always end up not sleeping at all. Whereas if I skip any other meal, but eat dinner, I have zero problems falling asleep. Same with cabs. If I crave carbs and I don't eat them at dinner, I will not sleep even for one second that night.

[@Phoenixpapagei]

Have you checked your Vitamin B levels? I also have suffered from the same and gave in. However, there is a way to get around this and it requires a lot of determination. I started to take a Vitamin B complex, did more frequent exercise and took antiacids. I have even fasted for 72 hours ( rolling fasts) and managed to have good sleep. The final trick is taking a melatonin pill (3-6 mg) on difficult days.

[@CharlesOffdensen]

@@Phoenixpapagei Do I need to get around this? I still don't see a problem eating late in the day, especially if that's what I feel I need, and if I must take antacids and melatonin. I haven't checked my vitamin B levels, but I feel I have an OK intake - for the last week on average I've eaten: B1 2 mg, B2 2.7 mg, B3 32.3 mg, B5 7.8 mg, B9 250 µg, B12 6.6 µg. That's not counting the multivitamins I also take. I have 7 or 8 exercise sessions per week. I could maybe increase them, but how would this make me eat less carbs in the evenings, and more carbs in the mornings?

[@Phoenixpapagei]

@@CharlesOffdensen In my family there is a history of diabetes, and this is why I am extra careful about carbs in the evening/ night. From what I have read in the research papers, by the evening/night you won't be able to process carbs the same way as during the morning or the middle of the day( growth hormone/ cortisol related). It also often happens that when you get a drop in the insulin levels you get hungry, so idk 😶. It's tricky but if you are happy and healthy, then everything is fine.

[@MizrahiChick]

@@Phoenixpapagei Thanks, gonna try that.

[@robertsemenoff4970]

​@@PhoenixpapageiThat's right, too much fat and not enough carbs likely leads to malnutrition and dependence on supplementation (which also comes in a box with a barcode)

[@gsica2097]

Great explanation of consuming protein with fat. As the muscle cells gets bigger, there’s also need for the good fat to go in the membrane which will grow as the whole cell grows.

[@08turboSS]

Red meat for muscle a d cellular growth.

[@maddantt7757]

what an amazing conversation. Thanks, guys!

[@Daddy_Jim]

Thank you for that last question Thomas, you tailored all that information for my exact circumstances :)

Great interview, Thomas! You asked all the questions I always wanted to ask Ben Bikman. Great questions! And of coutse, great answers. You've earned me back as a subscriber, since I stoped follwing you after you had Jill Michaels on your channel.

[@buffalowellness]

Wonderful interview!

[@zenamatthews9380]

I love this interview so much! Please have him on more often.

[@melissasnyder5155]

This was a great interview! Very informative.

[@swamphawk6227]

Ben is great. I first heard him on High Intensity Health. Always a pleasure to listen.

[@getter_done]

Excellent segment Thomas and Dr Bikman. 👍👍

[@ScienceAppliedForGood]

It was a very good talk with some really practical advice that works. Thanks for having Ben Bikman.

[@Diana-zi5yx]

Fantastic explanation. Thank you so much.❤

[@realhozayfa]

Keep doing these podcasts Thomas , Ben bickman I love you ❤

[@TomGuard]

This was probably thee best episode ever.

[@Carnivore1959]

Great interview.....❤

[@RLeeErmy]

Feels wierd to see a video with Ben but no dogs barking at the end😅 Thanks T.DL for another awesome video!

[@MakailaLundquist-jq9sp]

I LOVE how he gave his best sample day in the life with this dieting advice. Breakfast: fasting for ketones Lunch: admissible carbs Dinner: avoid carbs But I still have a follow up question: When is the best time for exercising with this plan? Is it immediately after eating the carbs to regulate the hyperglycemia, or would it be best to exercise after insulin has reset (1-2 hours after)? Between meals? Or after dinner?

[@Renegade666-y1j]

Our bodies require zero carbs ever !!!!!!!

[@LaserGuidedLoogie]

Great interview. I always learn a lot from Dr. Bikman.

[@jvanaskey]

I normally watch all YT vids on 2x speed...I watched this entire thing on normal speed to make sure I didn't miss anything...wow, good stuff here.

[@margomoore4527]

OK. I am not insulin resistant, and following several months of lower carb eating, my insulin dropped from 18 to 8, my HA1C from 5.7 to 5.6, but my triglycerides are still high and I remain at a plateau of 174 lb. I tried the 2MAD (with tweaks) promulgated by Ben Azadi, with ZERO change over 4 months. In fact, my belly got bigger, despite body comp results showing fat loss and addition of muscle. I concluded the problem is cortisol (I’m a 74 yo woman who works out), so I quit the IF. I only want to get down to about 140: I’m a singer and need to maintain a certain mass. I’m trying to substitute muscle for fat. I am on HRT, and weight work does enable me to gain muscle. I don’t have any interest in being a tiny little thing, but I really would like to get rid of my out-of-proportion belly. I am 5’2”.

[@LisaMatthews-qs7le]

Try fasting for 48 hours at a time, ideally every week. Once you get used to it you’ll feel amazing and the weight will start to come off. Also try ditching all carbs and stick to animal products with the occasional condiment or avocado

[@fonpol4925]

Explore reducing training to 2-3days a week. And walking instead of intense cardio. Meals try 3-5 equally spaced meal 3-4hrs apart. Adequate calories n protein. Assuming u have not already sorted the issue 😊

[@debbiesmith4358]

This was so good!!! Thank you both!!!!🤗❤️

[@civilapalyan6253]

Great stuff! I'll do a low carb journey this September to lose some weight. Wish me good luck :-)

[@LMB8708]

Golden content! Truly insightful.

[@nicoeffem3483]

Good to see Dr B on here Thomas... good link :)

[@ntartaris]

This is the one thing that 99% of the fitness/health/doctors all overlook that I keep telling people they need to control. It's not calories, it's insulin. Control the master hormone levels and you control your health and your weight.

[@GerardoHernandezF87M2]

It’s calories, insulin enters the chat if you consistently eat too much calories

[@08turboSS]

​@@GerardoHernandezF87M2No, calories it is not. Insulin/glucose is the master of all mitochondria.

[@GerardoHernandezF87M2]

@@08turboSS it’s still a result of calories

[@MastermindX]

He literally says in the video you need both.

[@Aparajith_]

​@@GerardoHernandezF87M2, not all calories are built equal. Only those foods that generate glucose in the final breakdown impact Insulin. Say in a keto diet, with the same calories, insulin might not spike as much

[@jasonkappel2630]

Thank you, Thomas. Dr Ben is a national treasure.

[@survival_fitness8220]

I love Dr. Bikman and his info. I really respect and enjoy everything he says.

[@Calistenics_Life]

one of the best interviews I have seen on this channel

[@denisedecker7330]

Which one of these two is an advocate for that?

[@rmohamed786]

Ben’s the Man. Love listening to him

[@mikecawthorn7806]

Nice work Tks for your time.

[@buckeye200175]

Caveman diet…protein…nuts…berries…vegetables ……..if it’s in a box bag or can don’t eat it

[@Clif_Brown]

Great and super informative discussion! as they always are with Dr. Bikman. I'm 67 and run a 8-16 IF schedule all the time and have for years. I eat ketovore between 7am and 3pm which gives a nice long fasting period before sleep. Exercise hard every day, no fat left to lose, just trying to keep/build muscle. Never feel hungry, CGM stays nice and steady with rapid response/recovery to a carb bolus.

[@08turboSS]

So how are you controlling your diabetes??

[@tracyvigil6329]

@@08turboSShe doesn’t have diabetes…he said his insulin is under control, not by meds either. Did you understand any of this video??

[@Clif_Brown]

@@08turboSS Never had and never will have diabetes, not insulin resistant and BMI of 24.

[@christinarae9954]

LOVE Ben's enthusiasm at minute 43:45!!

[@realandsurreal]

Very interesting and informative video Thomas! Thanks for having Dr. Bikman on your channel. One of the most educational videos I've seen in a long time. Great work! Thanks Dr. Bikman!

[@joannarippon3910]

What a great video! I love when you get into the science of it and you made it totally understandable for the newbie. I’ve been researching how to keep my insulin levels low when it’s not my eating window. This talk will help me tremendously!

[@randpresley1666]

Fascinating interview, love it!

[@monnoo8221]

finally! what took you so long ???? :)) Happy to see Dr Bikman on your show! The biggest takeaway from this conversation, as I do not have to stuggle with insulin, is to take fat with the protein shake.... In the future I will mix in some spoons of ghee into the shake !

[@WholeCosmos]

Dr. Bikman is awesome! great interview.

[@juangarcia3282]

What a wonderful conversation about the human functions observed in fat loss. Double thumbs ups

[@mary-leslieholland7983]

Wow! so much insight, useful info - this one is a KEEPER! I must watch again.

[@SimplyHuman186]

To simplify, go carnivore, and you won't have to worry about carbohydrate. Spiking, insulin and being deficient, protein or fat

[@daniellefrechette900]

12 weeks in. You're right.

[@MariaEmmerich]

@@Michel-gb7glI do 🙌🙌🙌

[@margprincess]

Doesn't Thomas express that Carbs are important to and isn't low or no carbs a Keto diet?

[@SimplyHuman186]

@@Michel-gb7gl we buy meat 🍖 try to go in with family and friends on a large portion from local grass finished farm

[@SimplyHuman186]

@@Michel-gb7gl meat will not raise blood sugar " higher than ever". You may need to add some vinegar or bile salt to get stomach acidic enough. If you don't have enough stomach acid it will mean less absorption. Many people after years of poor diet will have deficiencies so you're experienc is common. Time will help

[@carolynkosin6256]

Thank you, so informative and helpfull information

[@vasilioskatotakis]

Gained 100 pounds researching the Internet deciphering information filtering through the nonsense. this is why I appreciate your site as well you’re straight forward and you filter through the nonsense. This gentleman has made a plan by not making a plan that fits life style and makes a lot of sense for longevity and combining fasting proteins and whole foods and intermittent fasting as a combination to long-term weight loss and regaining body composition. Excellent excellent excellent excellent information good job.

[@whowhy9023]

Carnivore is the solution.

[@TameraReynoldson]

Amazing video. What an informative guest! Great source of evidence-based knowledge. Thanks

[@ranijohnsos7930]

Thank you for sharing this very useful information

[@joeyjreid]

Amazing video. Great questions by DeLauer and concise, non hyperbolic statements by Dr. Bikman.

[@Skattie]

I love this video, thank you