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[@Meldy930]

It is the company’s responsibility to know what is in their products. Saying they didn’t know and throwing the blame on someone else really doesn’t help them

[@sallyharris1093]

I’m 100% with you on this. I was drinking LMNT every day and I thought I was being so good. I stay away from sugar and only use things with allulose or stevia. However, my A1C went up. I was so confused. So I stopped drinking it to see if it makes a difference.

[@AllisonReece]

Please consider reporting back your findings after dropping LMNT?

[@maryh7134]

@@AllisonReece My A1C had typically been in the 5.3 range and kept creeping up. The only difference, I had been using LMNT. It was at 5.7 and I was starting to freak out…what is happening?? I stopped and it went back to 5.3. Maltodextrin has twice glycemic index of table sugar. If I’m doing that, I at least want something with frosting.

[@AllisonReece]

@maryh7134 Wow! That's good you figured out the issue. I'm sensitive in that way too. Have to watch and read every label.

[@maryh7134]

@ Me too. That is why I was so disappointed with LMNT. Likely not everyone is so sensitive to that, but some of us are. Honestly when I first heard, I thought someone was just bashing LMNT. Then Steve from Serious Keto did any experiment to see what products had maltodextrin. I’ve been trying to avoid that for years. I know some have warned about natural flavors for a long time but between trying to avoid gluten, dairy, seed oils, I somehow hoped I could trust some companies to do the right thing.

[@nancycurtis3964]

For the record, I enjoy your random thoughts.

[@CellasChariot]

@@nancycurtis3964 me too! 💯

[@SeriousKeto]

That’s my brain. Pretty much all day long. 😉

[@dawnjordan8444]

Same here!

[@406brenda]

Me too!

[@cayce9320]

Glad to see you back Steve! Regarding LMNT debacle, here's a different case. A large manufacturer I know of buys components to go into their larger system. They test the item to verify the specs they gave the supplier were met in the supplied product. Sometimes, it wasn't. Since this system was for medical use, it's failure could have very real human impact. High stakes. I'm sure LMNT is kicking themselves, and will be more rigid with their quality testing moving forward. I actually kinda feel bad for them (as a non-customer). But I too feel FDA reforms are needed for product labeling/rules. Too much slop in the system.

[@marilynmcmanis4630]

I agree 100% with you on Daylight Savings Time. I thought when I retired it wouldn’t affect me as much but I was wrong. We need to stop charging the time.

[@maryh7134]

I’ve noticed it even has affected my cat…I fed him at 4:00 and once we changed he is now ready to eat at 3:00.

[@mariaparkinson8150]

Don’t get scared or excited but you are now in my very elite category of Dreamboat. Looks, charm, honesty, integrity, intelligence, great cook and a fantastic sense of humor all wrapped in a never ending supply of tee shirts saying everything with out the need to speak. Thank you 😊

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you. You’re making me blush. ☺️

[@kcloveonaleash]

Agreed 👍🏼

[@mariaparkinson8150]

@@SeriousKeto I forgot modest!

[@tracyrobillard7431]

Best comment!!🎉

[@mariaparkinson8150]

@@tracyrobillard7431 thank you!

[@deannefalise2784]

Also, happy Veterans day. Thank your family for their service 💕

[@SeriousKeto]

Terry has mapped out all of the Veterans Day deals. She’s at Denny’s right now getting her free breakfast sandwich. 😉

[@prbnstn7538]

1. It’s nice to have someone I can trust to give me an honest opinion. 2. I used to use LMNT, but it was too salty for me,and I switched to Native Path. 3. One of the benefits of retirement is that I don’t have to care a lot about DST. It only matters if I have an appointment or meeting. 4. I appreciate the way you manage the ad interruptions so they fall in between topics. I dislike it on other channels where they seem to pop up at random times, interrupting the thoughts about the topic under discussion. Keep up the good work!

[@SeriousKeto]

If I let YT manage my ads, not only do they get inserted at random times, but a video of this length would have 3-4 ad breaks. I keep getting notifications from YT that I could increase my revenue by adding more ad breaks, but I won't do it. 😉

[@amydavis7951]

Love the various topics you discuss. Very informative. I don’t blame you for taking last week off!

[@AnnaG121]

Just as you mentioned turning off/ignoring the political crap, some time ago, I turned off all videos and notifications from the HFLC peeps I followed because it was getting to be TOO MUCH of too much in so many ways. This morning, your video here popped up on my feed and I decided to give a watch and listen. Steve, you are still the best in the Keto world, and I was reminded why I liked you so much. Your videos provide the common sense and refreshing random thoughts we all need in our day. Thanks.

[@RodSimmons-k8q]

I’ve only had one packet of LMNT and will not have another. After seeing how easy it is to test for maltodrextrin I’m testing everything I drink. Thanks for showing us how!

[@dorriejunior4426]

I became an ostrich recently taking time off the news and internet. It was just too much. Happy Vetrans day and thank your family for their service. Money talks Steve. My faith in so many things have been shattered over the last few years. Hate Daylight savings time. Love your random thoughts and although I love your videos they are also worth waiting for so keep doing you.

[@Leah-fw5kn]

I have a lot of respect for you because of your honesty. I no longer order lmnt, too expensive anyway. I went carnivore for a while and gained 25 pounds..... going back to Keto, I actually felt better on Keto. Thank you for your research...... im going to hold onto optimism moving forward. I installed gutter gaurd..... made a huge difference and was worth the time. Blessings to you. ❤

[@clicquot2271]

Thanks for sharing this! It’s rare to see anything but glowing successes posted when going carnivore.

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

As a chemist, we almost ALWAYS had to do raw material testing on each new batch before it went into a product, especially for food and pharmaceutical products. But even for other products... had to make sure the new lot of raw material would work right in a small batch of the product before we made a big batch or product and it ruins hundreds of thousands of dollars of product.

[@SeriousKeto]

Kinda makes you wonder why LMNT wasn't doing that. 🤔

[@suethompson2969]

I love the variety of the topics you discuss, whether they are serious, or not so serious. Random thoughts are what keep us from pulling out hair out.😊

[@Kay-325]

They DID know though! If you asked, they'd admit it, so. If you have a tag line of 'no dodgy ingredients' but KNOW that's not true - regardless of the actual amount of said ingredient - that is a LIE. And Rob Wolff's response of 'everyone makes mistakes' is inexcusable and shows his true character - customers don't matter. Thanks for your thoughts on this situation. As always, love your channel!!

[@SeriousKeto]

Like I said, even if you accept their story, it's not a good look for them. And that's the best case scenario. 😉

[@NikkiK890]

Thoroughly enjoy watching your podcasts, Steve! Have a wonderful week!

[@dialooney]

I am excited to see you testing electrolytes!!!

[@SeriousKeto]

Probably next week.

[@clicquot2271]

@@SeriousKeto Could you include Nuun? That’s what my athletic contractor son and Modified Atkins granddaughter w intractable seizures use.

[@angelaclaman1851]

I have been wearing my glucose monitor for several months. I've been drinking LMNT exclusively since earlier Summer. I haven't seen any glucose response the whole time I have been drinking it. I look forward to seeing what you GM says as you test the electrolytes.

[@pamelanaylorsings1126]

I agree with you: that company needs to take more responsibility. Saying "we didn't know" from a food/drink company is insane. Long ago I took their recipe off their website and bought Magnesium Malate and Potassium Chloride (I already had Himalayan Sea Salt), followed the recipe and now drink that everyday. So, I don't have to worry about flavorings. I will say, I missed a day and my joints were really stiff! With Keto I will try things and if it spikes my blood sugar (I can feel it when it's happening) or makes me feel weird or awful, then I just eliminate it. So, listening to your body is good: I've noticed you do that in your videos, too, usually it's seed oils. So, for me the nutritional info is a good starting point but listening to your body is the ultimate test. We can't go through life on autopilot.

[@truthinthefaceoftyranny]

well I am here sitting, watching & eating my ketofied version of biscuits & sausage gravy for the most unusual breakfast offering here in Canada. Biscuits & gravy are not a thing here, but decided to show solidarity to our American friends.

[@mark93373]

I can't blame you for last week. I felt the same way. As for LMNT, I only tried it once in one of those sampler packs. I did not like the individual packaging, to much waste for me. I enjoy your topics. I don't care if they are keto related or not. Enjoy the day!

[@SeriousKeto]

The problem is that between our anniversary getaway and my internet "vacation" last week, I've only published 6 videos in the last 30 days. I gotta get back up on that horse. 😉

[@thatkidhrb]

Steve! I’m getting back on keto after a 6 month break. I’ve done ketogenic diets on and off for 6 years now and thinking back to what information and products were available back in like 2018 is crazy. I’m so happy to see how much your channel has grown and so thankful for all the research you do for us lurkers 🙌🏻

[@sherrystrickland8146]

Just had to say that today was the first time I had the Baked Potato Keto Chow. Delicious! My husband and I both enjoyed it. He said he would like some more of that. ❤️ Good job!

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you. I'm so glad you liked it. I've done a couple of recipe videos using it, if you're looking for ideas. 🙂

[@deannefalise2784]

I live in AZ and love that we don't change the time. I think LMNT was probably just trusting that they were given correct info. I don't fault them if that's the case. I trust until it's broken. I bet going forward, they don't trust without verifying anymore.

[@SeriousKeto]

I can give them the benefit of the doubt, but I can't give them a free pass. If their supplier provided them with testing documents claiming little to no maltodextrin, I would think that LMNT would have legal recourse.

[@rochelles.8387]

I stay away from vloggers who use stock photos or AI photos and/or recipes where there are a large number of comments saying the recipe doesn't work. I'll keep preparing your recipes because you actually test them and your images are of the actual food. Thanks Steve!

[@elizabethpeterson8597]

You articulated perfectly all my thoughts about LMNT. They refunded to me more than what I anticipated. I tossed almost all that I had (a small fortune of it, about 12 boxes) so now I'm down to just the unflavored and 2 boxes of the sparkling black cherry lime. Once the sparkling is gone it's gone, which I'm not sure how that will go because it's been a one-can-per-day for me ever since it came out and that I really looked forward to since for me in my journey I've cut my dietary intake back to about 99% carnivore and LMNT was my thing. I was having one can of the sparkling and 2 of the citrus packets every day. The entire LMNT fiasco has been huge for me, very much a betrayal of trust.

[@tricianottingham1785]

Me too. Feel so betrayed. This was a great video on it and I could have written your response. I have a 3-4 unopened boxes I should return.

[@reikiwithcary2682]

Thank you for the family's service. 💙🇺🇸💙

[@damoriginal]

Love your shirt! Lol. My favorite button on KZbin. I kept wanting to tap your shirt. 😅 Thanks for the video.

[@pattylyman7907]

@damoriginal. If I really like the person like SeriousKeto, I will watch the ad. It helps the channel. And Steve is phenomenal controling his ads

[@ralphrookley6942]

Good content Steve, normally I avoid anything with an ingredients label that's why we have your great recipes, I make my own electrolyte easy and cheap. Thanks for all you do

[@SeriousKeto]

It’s so easy to make your own electrolyte powder and a a fraction of the cost. For some people, they’re willing to pay a premium price for convenience.

[@MrCharlesEldredge]

I have hope for more positive things in our country now. On the gutters I saw some super cheap foam things for the gutters at the big box home store. I was skeptical, but they were super cheap and super easy to install. I'm going on over 2 years now without having to clean out my gutters. Yay! Thanks for your thoughtfulness and great testing/reviews! ❤️ PS....I stay on daylight savings time all year even though everyone else switches. It takes a little adjustment at each switch, but a better way IMO

[@SeriousKeto]

I got mine from Costco.

[@kitchenclasses]

Thanks Steve! “ As always”, I appreciated your posts and all you share!

[@vickibennett8297]

Thanks Steve! You know my feelings….Family First ALWAYS!! ❤

[@stvcolwill]

Just wanted to say. I love your channel and I so, so, so appreciate you, your honesty, your cander, your great voice, your common sense and fairness! Thank you for YOU!

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you for the kind words. 🙂

[@stephaniewillson9383]

I have not watched you in awhile...life, you know... But sir!!!! You look incredible!!! You are twenty years younger!!

[@denitam917]

Family First! Thanks for posting, Steve 💙

[@esther.f.g]

Steve, we need you common sense and honesty, please keep doing this podcast, as you can read on the comments we really love your podcast

[@billjoyce]

Spending winters in Arizona I really appreciate there is no Daylight Savings time here,

[@SeriousKeto]

Being on the eastern edge of the Central time zone, it's not real awesome to have it dark out around 4pm when DST "falls back". Still, I'd prefer either one to making the semi-annual switch.

[@billjoyce]

@@SeriousKeto Growing up in Washington state at around 48 degrees north, I understand. In winter the sun comes up around 8AM and goes down around 4PM, so we drove to and from work in the dark. Also on the 4th of July you can't really do fireworks until after 10PM, since it is still too light out. I learned not to complain after my sister moved to Alaska.

[@fredchambers1815]

Hi Steve, I love the show. I'm also happy I can watch a Football game without needing to mute the commercials. I have found that Net Carbs don't work for me. I don't like labels but I'd call myself a Ketovor. I've cut out the processed foods and make most of my own condiments and spice mixes. It seems to work for me, 40 Lbs down and working on the next 40. Keep the videos coming. Go Packers !!!

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Steve. While I can’t help you with the shirts I do think the “Marge” idea is a good one. I’m glad you took last week off. If you’re need to take a week off you sure picked the best one! It all gets to be too much at times. And I 100% agree: Family first always.😊

[@sonweb8050]

I love listening to you and your thoughts. I agree the whole time change thing is stupid. Wondering how it can be stopped 🤔 Thanks Steve ❤

[@SeriousKeto]

It seems like every year, some member of congress from either party brings it up, but it never goes anywhere...

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I hate Daylights Savings too. I’m exhausted even when well-rested.

[@maryzotz]

Standard Time now as we just left daylight saving time. 😊 "Fall"ing back always works better for my body. I loathe "Spring"ing forward to DST. I like waking up in darkness and going to sleep in darkness. It's weird, I know. 😂

[@SeriousKeto]

I'd just like us to stick with one or the other

[@maryzotz]

@SeriousKeto Totally agree!! 💯

[@ChrisBairKeto]

I keep trying to click on your shirt, then I remembered I have YT premium 😺

[@SeriousKeto]

Every time you click my shirt, you place an order for Pecan Sticky Bun of Ultimate Awesomeness.

[@ChrisBairKeto]

@SeriousKeto woooooo!

[@CellasChariot]

@@ChrisBairKeto serious keto T-shirts ?? Hmmmm hint hint

[@KetoSimple]

​@@SeriousKetothis holiday season I've let everyone know I'm a size 21 serving bag of Pecan Sticky Bun!

[@beckstairs]

I Googled Celsius energy drink specifically to get an AI generated answer asking if they had maltodextrin in them , the answer was yes it was a listed ingredient . It’s not listed on the website on the can as an ingredient .

[@SeriousKeto]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKiwibirder]

Hmmm... not sure what to think about the whole LMNT issue, but I can say that I love the product and it has never knocked me out of ketosis.

[@deedeeblanscet4433]

I really enjoy your “random” thoughts because you often articulate (better than I do) some of the exact thoughts I have! I’ve thought that SAME thing regarding a size between M and L in men’s tee shirts. My 25 year old son struggles with this because he has a slight belly and he also wears a belly holster (Texas!) and large r shirts are unflattering on his shoulders and arms and Mediums need just a little extra. I bought him several Fresh Clean Tees and they are super flattering. I believe they are very much like the True Classics. By the way, I like your silly shirts 🙂

[@cw1626]

I'm sad about LMNT and their off hand response. I don't buy it any longer. I do buy Keto Chow's brand. I'm going to try making the DIY that I've seen. My other concern is what is really in the many supplements I take. I'm starting to test them with iodine. I am having joint aches lately and I'm living keto. Not sure what is going on. I will be working through elimination soon. Hahahaha. Thank you Steve. Good as always.

[@SeriousKeto]

A number of supplements, especially fat soluble vitamins (D, A, E) will use soybean oil, which can cause me inflammation.

[@cw1626]

@SeriousKeto Yes, I avoid soy too. It messes with my hormones and the pain is no good!

[@Belgarion1971]

I have strong political opinions and I am not afraid to voice them. But I also recognize that a channel where people come to talk about food is probably not the best place to get into a debate. Thanks for keeping your channel on topic and holding us accountable for our comments as well.

[@gyoung1455]

Thanks Steve, as always. Regarding shirts, I’ve ordered a bunch of “INTO THE AM” shirts off of Amazon, and am happy with their fit, both t-shirts and polos. Given they’re a knock-off brand, we’ll have to see about durability, but so far, so good.

[@nrobin8273]

I ordered the Hero Bread. I make egg white bread with the pecan sticky bun keto chow and really like it but it is like a dessert. I have been craving a grill cheese. Even thought I don’t usually eat anything with wheat gluten I had to give it a try. I have not been disappointed. I had 1/2 grill cheese with one slice of bread several days ago and this morning I had a small bun with sausage egg and cheese. So far I don’t feel any negative effects. So I’ll keep it in the freezer and use when I want something sandwich like. Thx for the reviews. You give the facts and let us decide if it’s right for us.

[@SeriousKeto]

I'm happy that Hero switched from canola oil to olive oil.

[@CellasChariot]

I think we will see a total change (at least I'm hopeful) on FDA and how they report ingredients. It's a huge task that RFK Jr is taking on but let's hope he can at least make a dent. So what is your recommendation OR recipe for electrolyte drinks? I would be willing to share my massive testing/research if you want to share/try. Or if you have a brand you prefer please share. Thank you Steve

[@SeriousKeto]

Regarding the FDA/USDA and what RFKjr can do, I'm cautiously optimistic. The problem is that every now and then, he says something that seems pretty crazy and I hope he can contain that so as to not undermine his efforts. For electrolytes, here's what I do for a powder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpzWfaWnjtuFnLcsi=_LYBQPcO8mopiVF3

[@CellasChariot]

@ yup cautiously hopeful is good. 👍 thank you for the recommendation my friend! I really appreciate it

[@zuleikadobson]

@@CellasChariot Do not sign on before you seem what's going to unfold. Big works aré cheap, actions matter.

[@denisea5208]

. Agree some of rfk comments are way out there. I definitely don't agree with all of his statements and wonder about his intentions. Praying this sheds light on all the unhealthy ingredients manufacturers are adding to foods abd drinks.

[@zuleikadobson]

@@Unknown-rb3ip We will see ...

[@bbahr7782]

Looking forward to the video where you test different electrolyte drinks. I’ve been drinking Ultima, and I’m really wondering about that one. I tend to crave it, and I’m thinking it’s too yummy to be good for you. My hubby and i both wear Life is Good t-shirts. Great quality, last forever and a portion of the proceeds go to troubled youth.

[@susanr2379]

You are a wise man, Steve. We dont have to change our clocka in Arizona, but it still affects us. Cable show times are different and now we have to re-figure the time differences where other family members live. I agree, get rid of it!!! I used to do the knee trick with my shirts too. I love your musings.😊

[@mpoharper]

People have been awful. I agree. Glad you are here!

[@darkpatches]

All AI recipes are being added to a collection called, "To Serve Man." They're waiting to publish until they get that final recipe just right....

[@SeriousKeto]

Great Twilight Zone reference.

[@kcloveonaleash]

​@@SeriousKeto 😳 YES, that Twilight episode scared me for a long time!! 😂

[@lyndastrait]

Something I learned in Real Estate Law “Ignorance is no excuse for the law”

[@chevrofreak]

If someone gets triggered by you mentioning firearms or firearms safety, that's on them, not you.

[@rogermoore126]

Agreed. One of the many subjects that has become unnecessarily politicized lately. Sure seems like "they" (a non-partisan they) are trying to drive wedges between us and to keep us all from being able to amicably discuss practically any topic. It's evil.

[@synergyb3926]

I decided to use the LMNT issue to make a healthy change. I stopped using flavored electrolyte drinks and went back to capsules and unflavored drops. Regardless of the other ingredients used in electrolyte products, I know this is the healthier option.

[@SeriousKeto]

I generally go with capsules, myself.

[@veronicaheaney3464]

Wish I hadn’t gotten any texts from political groups! Glad you’re neutral. Hard to listen to political rants all the time. Re: net vs total carbs. Started using total carbs because I,too, have had glucose spikes on 1 “net carb”. Re: DST - ugh! Wish they would get rid of that! Yes, the older I get, the worse my response to the change. Finally slept well last night. (😢 - 5 days?)

[@johnf8609]

Great video Steve! I'm in that same boat, looking for Marge T-shirts.😀

[@ravynwynter9526]

Finishing up what I have of different electrolytes since they are so expensive and going to start making my own.

[@maryh7134]

Yes, LMNT does have some of the best customer service, but maltodextrin was huge disappointment. When I first heard about it, I made the assumption someone was just bashing company for their own gain. And then, Steve, I saw your experiment with iodine. I so appreciate that and your honest reviews.

[@betsyulbrich7362]

Hopefully, the labeling problems will be corrected soon! I’m pretty excited about it.

[@sociopathmercenary]

At my previous home, I went through several different brands of gutter guard that never worked with the trees that we had. I say a little thankful prayer every time I fly my drone up to check my gutters in my new home and see that they are completely clean.

[@SeriousKeto]

That's a creative use for a drone.

[@angelacross2216]

I’m with you on the trust issue. It’s almost impossible to find a recipe without plowing through site after site of AI fakery. I’m sure some of them end up in an adequate recipe but it’s on the scale of monkeys, typewriters, and Shakespeare at the moment. I fell even more grateful for you and your diligence when it comes to recipes. Thank you.

[@SeriousKeto]

You just made my day with the monkeys/typewriters/Shakespeare bit. I love whenever I get the opportunity to use that metaphor. 😉👍

[@starlightone6948]

Thank you for your InSite.❤️🇨🇦🐕

[@kimberlyfendt8282]

I am hopeful that RFKjr may help lead to more information on ingredients. He has spoken often about how food is affecting our kids.

[@SeriousKeto]

He’s definitely passionate about it.

[@jojo060612]

I also had to take this week off of social media and away from politics. Its still tough to come to terms with the results. But Im ready to move forward! One thing that put a pep in my step was ordering Pecan Sticky Bun!!! As soon as I saw that email I was on it! Learned my lesson from last time and ordered a huge pack this go round lol. It comes tomorrow!

[@SeriousKeto]

I'm thrilled that Pecan Sticky Bun is back.

[@ahealthierkirk2558]

I hate wearing gloves too! "Clearly my hands were soft as a new born babiy's bottom, they were ballerina soft, super soft" should be on a shirt! lol

[@DebbieSue854]

Hi Steve, I 100% agree with you on the distrust of nutrition labels. I watch you for your honesty. The lmnt issue saddens me. I’m diabetic and in a tremendous amount of pain. Sleeping about 4 hrs a night because of the pain. My blood sugar is high because of those things. So the food that I eat is extra extra important. My comments haven’t been deleted but I’m concerned I’m missing content from you. The reason I say that is because I never saw follow up videos to your last two giveaways. It make me worry that KZbin is doing something funny. I’ve searched your channel and KZbin in general and never saw them. Makes me wonder what else I’m not seeing. Has any other viewers had this issue? And again thank you for being non political and always being honest.

[@SeriousKeto]

I routinely get comments from viewers saying they don’t get notifications.

[@clicquot2271]

You might like the channel Beat Diabetes, Dennis Pollock. Excellent practical info, recipes & glucose testing, success testimonials AND a wonderful supportive community like Steve’s. People w A1c’s as high as 14 have been able to turn things around thru diet and lifestyle.

[@DebbieSue854]

@ thank you, I will check it out. My A1C is 7.1 which is high enough to be scary. My heart goes out to all who are struggling with diabetes and all other health concerns.

[@TheCointreaux]

Hey Steve, I love you, but we just ended Daylight Savings Time. This is Standard Time, and I would like to stay on Standard Time forever. I don't trust the Powers that Be, because they always want to stay on Daylight Savings Time. At least right now, we get back that hour that they robbed us of every spring. Children should not have to go to school in total darkness, IMO. Just saying.

[@SeriousKeto]

I don't care which we do. I'd just like us to stick with one or the other.

[@sherieragan765]

Very much enjoyed your humor in these various topics! Thanks for the tips! 😘🖖🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@johnavenall1353]

It’s amazing the body weight workouts just climbing a ladder.

[@SeriousKeto]

When it's not a motion you do regularly, you sure do feel the impact the next couple of days.

[@cheriedoughan5583]

My husband agrees with you. He has been climbing a ladder after the hurricane repairs. I’m the assistant to hand him tools while he stays up fixing whatever.

[@cheriedoughan5583]

Wow a reply that stuck.

[@amyokeefe7717]

Looking forward to your next iodine tests. Curious if they will confirm results I got. Thanks for all you do! ❤

[@SeriousKeto]

Next week. 😉👍🏻

[@paulcarter6962]

I am also a big fan of graphic shirts and really found some shirts that I like. We have different body styles I think. I don’t know if you remember this old show called Parker Lewis can’t lose, or even ER, but there was an actor in those two shows that I am very close to in looks and body shape. He played the bully in the first show and then he was sort of a medical tech on ER, always at the front desk. Anyways I have very broad shoulders and big arms. This shirt is tight where I want it to be, and loose in the right spots. They’re called Grunt Style shirts. They do have blanks but they typically have an American flag on the sleeve at least. I can’t speak to true classic shirts. It’s good to see you back. I hope your holidays are blessed.

[@eclexian]

5:24 my approach is to purchase the powders in bulk, and mix my own. Much less expensive, and you have total control over the ingredients (AND the ratios!). For example, I need more magnesium to prevent constipation. If I mix it, I can decide what to use and how much.

[@SeriousKeto]

It might be fun to calculate the difference in price per gram of making your own vs commercial products. I can say that for the price of a 30 packet box from LMNT, I could purchase the minerals myself and make a couple years' supply of electrolyte drinks.

[@eclexian]

@SeriousKeto - Right. I haven’t actually calculated it out, but it’s on the order of ~10% of the “convenience-priced” alternatives. I should see if I can come up with a number.

[@SeriousKeto]

@@eclexian So I just calculated the cost of the LMNT I bought for the iodine testing. That box was 30 packets of 6g each for $45. That's $0.25/g.

[@eclexian]

@ It turns out even worse than I thought: I ran the numbers, and it costs me $0.03 per serving ($0.04/gm; more like 16% of their price) to make mine, and that’s including that I put in 400mg/serving of magnesium, not just their 60mg. No _wonder_ they can afford all those sponsorships! 😂 🙄

[@SeriousKeto]

@ wow

[@sharonkrzyzanowski2283]

I agree Steve! I don't trust labels any longer. And that "natural flavorings" is a catch all and we won't know what is in it! Frustrating!

[@TomGuard]

I learned early on in my keto journey that Maltodextrin ruins my ketosis and weight loss. Thanks for the info

[@kimberlyangelo4240]

❤ you are the best Steve. Keeping it simple

[@Dawn-MarieMiller]

Hi Steve, It alarmed me that LMNT 'did not know' what was being put into their products but more so that I could not read their label and see it for myself or trust what the company was saying was not in it. The fault lies with them and I now buy another brand. I on the other hand am very optimistic about the changes I believe will happen in the food industry going forward. As for the men's shirts, when you find some can you please share the brand because my husband is an xtra medium too now since losing weight on keto and I would like to get him some nice fitting shirts. Thank you as always ❤

[@janp7943]

Totally agrre with you Steve on the false labeling of foods. The loop holes food companies can use to mislabel is terrible. Dog and cat food companies is so bad also!!! Wish we could do something about it! Thanks for your content.

[@koko4kosh960]

This is my exact problem with shirt. Was XL in high school then Large, now Mediums fit me 75% of the time. And I am looking for the exact fit you are describing.

[@SeriousKeto]

Whoever finds it first needs to tell the other one of us. 😉👍🏻

[@jeangurnee]

I have been working on the Fast Like A Girl model, cycling in and out of ketosis with a moon cycle since January. Mostly for hormone balancing and it is really amazing how much it is working. So I have periods of time where I am intentionally not active in an athletic way anyway. I walk every day with the dogs 1.5 to 2+ is average. Beyond that I am maintaining my weight lost from a keto lifestyle and have ended up with soooo many boxes of LMNT, because I mainly use them when I am more active (bicycling). I don't have any physical issues or have cravings when I use them, so I will just keep using up what I have. The chocolate caramel in coffee is nice. I do hope they are finding a better source, but frankly anything that says natural flavors in it is suspect to me anymore. Even if a company wanted to be totally transparent and say what it is, it would just be a listed as a chemical name anyway? It is tiring trying to buy anything.

[@SeriousKeto]

Things would be easier if companies were fully transparent.

[@myramyraUSA]

I’ve been looking at the True Classic shirts for my husband. After reading the reviews I decided not to buy them because quite a few people say that the quality is not great since they’re thin. Some athletic brands have shirts in athletic fits that run a little bit smaller when you usually wear a Large. My husband has some Under Armour and Lululemon shirts in Athletic Fit that feel like they’re more of a Marge:)

[@giselesmith7795]

It is not just men who need the in-between sizing on shirts. I always have to try it on to find out if I am a (based on the company) a small (rare), a medium, or a large. Or...as you said...in between sizes.

[@BetterHealthBetterMan]

Steve, as Ive gotten a larger chest, shoulders and arms, I too am finding problems finding good shirts, especially casual t-shirts. Im finding that athletic shirt companies that delve into casual wear tend to fit better. Nine Line Apparel, US Grunt Style, Ten Thousand and UnderArmor are a couple I have purchased. Not a fan of Nike or Addidas apparel and how they fit though. DEVOPS may have some clothes as well. I like their workout shirts but havent gone to deep into them. Hope that helps.

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you.

[@BetterHealthBetterMan]

@SeriousKeto just saying though, with those name brands come the associated costs..... I've had to resort to comparing my shirt budget to my wife's handbag and shoe budget to get the grief to subside. 🤣

[@hedyblauvelt1111]

Enjoyed all your random thoughts. I do appreciate your opinions and feedback. I am currently choosing to continue with LMNT but I really appreciate knowing about it. Hope you find a Marge t-shirt 😀

[@operadad552]

I’m with you on the t-shirts. I need the marge size.

[@jilbertb]

I remember the Senate passed a bill to get rid of daylight savings time, The Sunshine Protection Act. It was sent to the House and they basically ignored it. And apparently this has happened many times over the years, (2018, 19, 21, 23...) They have a new bill (same one) in the works, make sure to write your representatives with your opinion. They work for You!!!

[@margaretlewis8189]

Fiber converts to glucose in terms of being consumed. Sure it helps you feel full longer and it does wonderful things for the intestinal tract. I learned that from my sister who worked in a hospital for ahem decades. And I know this will upset some but here’s some food for thought. RFK jr wants to demantle FDA. I don’t know exactly what he has in mind. But food labeling, at least in my opinion, has to be honest and upfront. I don’t want to have to test every single product I’m bringing in the front door! I count on a companies honesty. About LMNT…I’m just not crazy about all the salt. Granted I haven’t been on keto long enough to know if higher salt is allowed. But endless amounts of salt simply isn’t good for the heart. I always have issues with low blood potassium…so in my case…reverse the salt for potassium (switch them)and I might consider ordering. I’d be interested if you’ll be testing Liquid IV hydration. I’m talking their sugar free line. It uses allulose and says it adds a trivial amount of dietarily amount of insignificant of sugar. For the carb and sugar part it says zero sugar and carbs. I know you’re interested in getting a hold of singular portion packets. I’m not affiliated with anyone (other than me)but I’d willing to share a lemon/lime tube and a white peach…both flavors that you can get from the package at Costco.

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

I definitely think the labeling can be a lit better. There also need to be better alignment with banning food more like Canada and Europe

[@SeriousKeto]

There’s so much that can fixed when it comes to nutritional labeling and ingredient lists.

[@SandySez]

I've been seeing a lot of my comments on YT disappearing recently. Not 'just' in this community or genre, and some of them were detailed and extensive but in no way offensive or otherwise problematic.

[@clicquot2271]

Me, too! Mine are innocuous and sometimes detailed and extensive like yours. For a while I gave up bothering. It took a long time to compose my thoughtful comments only to see them go into a black hole.

[@SandySez]

@@clicquot2271 YT tries new tactics all the time, it's like a roller coaster ride. It's the only I platform use, but they're getting on my last nerve for a multitude of reasons. (I could actually see why they'd delete THIS comment actually, lol!).

[@BeckyA59]

I agree, it's somewhat disingenuous of a company to say, we didn't know. It's their responsibility to do their own testing! Yay for no more political ads and mailings - although I'm still getting texts. Somehow I got on a text list for Congressional Black Caucus - my partner is black but I'm not so it amuses me 😊 Thanks as always for good info and yes, random thoughts 💭❤

[@cathybaumfeld8107]

You might try texting back stop

[@stormet54]

I'm with you on the time change. I thought we voted to end it a few years ago, yet it never ended. I've heard standard time called God's time so we should maybe keep that one.

[@joeindyjoeindy3078]

Yes, why not???? ("extra medium/marge" )😂😂😂...the old "stretch your shirt w/ the knees routine"....had me rolling today, ty Steve!

[@BNeault]

Steve, great video like always! LMNT I used them for a year but decided to leave. Cost was a reason. I still liked them. BTW I love your random thoughts portion. Do more with maybe your family. Keep up the good work!

[@bdctrans70]

Maybe it has been the years of your employment with GE, but you bring sensitive subjects to light without biased perceptions. Your discussions about subjects make me feel like I am back in a focus group when I worked for Cabela's! Lol!... The American regulations for food are so toxic, that it is amazing how our bodies are surviving. When you look at food labels from Europe and Japan or S. Korea, their ingredients are far simpler and have fewer ingredients, so you don't need a pharmaceutical dictionary near you. I DO hope that the FDA and the USDA are overhauled that A LOT of these additives are removed from our food and that companies are more aware of how their product is mass-produced and what is truly going into them. I read in a medical journal at my doctor, that the majority of produced food today has 45% more additives than they once did back in the '60s and '70s, and many psychological, gastric and allergic problems are from these additives to help preserve the food. Something to really think about. I stopped using these drinks when I went on a complete elimination AIP diet to see what in my food was causing flare-ups with my disorder. Many of the ingredients caused me inflammation and infections, so I now use Aussie Trace Minerals in my water with some real lemon juice. It is really refreshing and my numbers don't spike, even with the juice of half of a lemon. Thank you for sharing your thoughts once again. Just had some time off to honour our servicemen and have some lunch, time to get back to work. Have a great day!

[@rottn1580]

All companies are responsible for what is in their product. Unless the vendor lied LMNT is negligent in their oversight and quality control

[@SeriousKeto]

Regardless of whether the natural flavors supplier lied, LMNT is negligent in their oversight and quality control (in my opinion). If the vendor supplied a fraudulent 3rd party test result, then I think LMNT could have some legal recourse. Still, I believe if you're going to put your name on a product, you OWN everything aspect of it.

[@evandegenfelder4554]

A "MARGE"?! Oh Steve, thanks, you gave me the first belly laugh I've had in over a week! It's kind of insane, but I completely hear ya, LOLOL!

[@collettesnoozy7950]

Thanks for your honesty. I can trust you. After the LMNT thing I was reading labels for my mushroom coffee by IQ Joe. It says natural flavors also. I emailed them and asked them if it had maltodextrin and they assured me non of their products do. They also have electrolytes I have not tried. How would we test a dark brown beverage anyway?

[@SeriousKeto]

That is something I don’t have an answer for. Sorry.