What I learnt after being off Keto for two years

#KetoDiet #Health #Fitness
About 2 years ago around this time I quit the Keto diet. If you want to know why, watch my video about that here: • WHY I QUIT KETO - The ...
But I've learnt a lot about health, nutrition and fitness over the last few years and I'd like to share some of my learnings with you. Hope they help you in some way.
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[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Folks please don't misunderstand what I am saying or misquote me please. I apologize if I have not articulated something perfectly. At no point am I saying anything negative about Keto. I'm saying that everything I've said can be incorporated into Keto or frankly any lifestyle you follow. I have very clearly said carbs have a function, that doesn't mean I'm telling you to go and eat candy and sugar and stuff. Carbs exist in vegetables, fruits and even eggs and seafood. They have a function depending on YOUR personal goals. If you are diabetic and they serve no purpose for you that's great. You can totally not eat things without being dogmatic about them is all I'm saying. Please look at the larger picture that I speak about. These are things I learnt over the years and I'm not saying you have to quit Keto or do any particular diet, these are points that work in every single way. You are of course free to disagree with me, follow whatever you want. I'm saying do what is best for you and your body. These are practices that have helped me through certain things. Maybe they will help you and maybe they won't, hopefully at least you'll be entertained. Cheers and be well! PS: I'm Indian and I live in iNDIA so I've never followed the SAD (Standard American Diet) and when I talk about food that's not Keto or when I talk about carbs I am talking about mostly real food. I can safely say I'm eating whole foods myself. You can follow my FRIDAY weight loss vlogs if you want to see what I eat most of the days. It's food that me and my wife cook, we control what goes into it and it's made from whole foods. We eat sourdough bread, white rice and other carbs and we consume healthy fats as well. Basically I have a balanced diet where protein is the main macro I focus and the other two adjust themselves At the same time won't break our heads if we eat something that is processed once in a while. Hope that helps in understand where I'm coming from. PPS: For all those throwing the carbs have no function argument. I'm not interested in changing your mind, I speak from my personal experience. As a drummer being on both Keto and carbs I always find my performance to be better when I am consuming carbs. I have energy on Keto but it's not the same. This is my PERSONAL experience, it doesn't mean it has to be yours. If you feel better doing high intensity activity then Keto is definitely the diet for you.

[@dcnike820]

Carbs serve an important function for endurance sports (cycling, distance running etc). What is interesting though, is that many ex-athletes end up developing type II diabetes and insulin resistance later in life. Check out Professor Tim Noakes in South Africa and the Finnish bilionaire who started Virta Health. For all non high endurance athletes, carbs are not essential and the liver can create the small amount needed for brain health through gluconeogenesis.

[@grannykiminalaska]

You have a very healthy common sense approach to food and life .

[@katclaus7425]

Drumming takes a lot of energy so it is no surprise you feel better with carbs. I used the heck out of carbs for jiu-jitsu and competitive swimming. Now I stick mostly to ketogenic lifestyle to help reduce my seizures. I eat extra carbs or treats during high intensity workouts or holidays but just because I avoid lots of carb stuff doesn't mean it's bad for you or how you eat. Love the videos and glad you found what works for you! :)

[@saramrivera4280]

I applaud your honesty/transparency sharing your learning with your keto/low carb audience knowing that there might be people that object to your thinking/opinions. Love when you said “small sustainable lifestyle changes” 👍❤️ Thank you so much for sharing. PS Love your cheese broccoli soup recipe 😋

[@balathamidisetty1010]

You are so soooo true.. 👍.

[@billg4630]

The man is just telling us his story...its a worthy conversation...cut him some slack..

[@micah1754]

Who is giving him criticism about it? I’ve only seen supportive messages here

[@joeshmoe8952]

I went off keto for a couple of months and I gained weight, had stomach issues and my back pain came back. No sugar and very low carbs is the only way I can live.

[@noeldeal8087]

I did Sugarbusters years ago and looked great. No more than three carbs per meal. I ate steamed broccoli, brussel sprouts, etc. for lunch, with salt and butter, garlic, even better... I'm on keto and fat. Clearly I'm not doing it correctly, lol. Too much coffee with cream (I use stevia). I fasted for two weeks last year and I think that resets your metabolism. I tried not eating dinner for 4 days recently and lost 1 pound then nothing. The trick to lose weight for me now is no food at all for days. I lose a pound a day after 4 days. It's a nightmare though, not eating... It is amazing how often we think about food through out the day!!! I guess i could quit the coffee, lol. The things going on these days are so depressing I just can't do it.

[@joeshmoe8952]

@@noeldeal8087 Steaming veggies is the way to go, best way to get the benefits from it.

[@artemisbelial8241]

I went off a keto diet for almost a year and experimented with veganism for 6 months. I was a very clean, low glycemic, whole food vegan. I discovered a few things about my body as a result. Whether simple sugars or complex starches, my body gets sick with high carbohydrates. I discovered I'm sensitive to high oxalate foods, that fiber causes major issues for me, and that I'm mildly allergic to many plant based foods. I ended up with joint pain, permanent bloating, and constant fatigue. What I learned is that every body is different and it's so important to listen to your own. My individual body thrives on a mostly carnivore high fat diet, with herbs, spices, or fruit thrown in as a treat when I really want one.

[@trinigirl5737]

I went off Keto for a month as well put on weight back pain but life goes on but am starting back on the 1st of September

[@ivettesantana4319]

me too. I got off after mom died but I have to because is too much inflammation otherwise.

[@nysunra]

You’re one of the most genuine humble youtubers on Keto. Everything you said is true and no one has a right to judge or dispute. Everyone’s body is different and our bodies are affected by ancestry, environment and experience to say the least. It truly is a personal journey. Thank you for speaking your mind. ❤️

[@yippykiay13]

I always saw keto as not a permanent diet. It’s a way to kickstart weight loss and good habits. During keto, I’ve become much more accustomed to cooking for myself (I especially enjoy having so much extra money from stopping fast food) it’s taught me to pay attention to what I’m eating, and what nutrition I’m getting from what. I lost weight very quickly and developed great habits, and now I’m easing back into a normal diet with these lessons instilled.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

I totally agree!

[@Nazey09]

I agree keto isn't a permanent solution as its impossible to eat that way for the rest of your life. I consume lentils and beans it does no harm to me. The occasional fruit and all. I always try to keep it lower carb due to personal health issues I have that don't align with a high carbohydrate diet and by the I mainly mean white bread, pastas etc. I enjoy his recipes but I always have a one cup of rice of occasional cheat days now and then.

[@KetoSimple]

Over the last almost 5 years of my Keto journey I have changed how I look at food a few different times. I think keto does become very dogmatic like low fat or vegan or whatever... For me it's a guide. I'm not worried so much about strict keto for keto sake, more so figuring out how what I eat impacts my body, how I feel. I think that is the most important. Thank you Sahil, Horns up!

[@lombardo141]

I have reached a point now that I can switch between keto and carbs whenever I want. No changes to my body results since losing 60 pounds on Keto. If I feel am losing track I will just go back on keto for a few weeks and whalla!!!

[@bloochoob]

I think you mean “Voilà” not whalla, which isn’t a word, but the pronunciation of voilà, a French expression of satisfaction. Well done on the diet too, good news 😜

[@hollyhopalong7405]

I’m at the same point in my eating style. I refer to my strict keto year as a reset. Now I metabolize like I did 40 years ago.

[@lombardo141]

@@bloochoob thanks lol

[@bloochoob]

@@lombardo141 😉

[@jordyb8021]

How long did this take to achieve?

[@pamelap.123]

Enjoyed this video, Sahil. I lost 105 lbs on keto and now eat low carb. I may or may not be in ketosis , I've stopped tracking it. I have reversed my metabolic syndrome and feel great eating whole foods. Sometimes I see people (often parents with kids alongside them) in stores with carts loaded up with "food", none of it nutritious, and am saddened.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

And I totally agree Pamela, that's why I don't understand parents who don't feel their kids whole foods but sadly a lot of it is because of a bad economic situation. We've put ourselves in a place where broccoli is more expensive than burger king, that says everything you need to know about the world.

[@kidsmom928]

Always enjoy your channel!!! "Anyways, enough jibber jabber", the best line ever! Thanks for making me smile.

[@doghugger5445]

I agree that Keto/low carb is not the answer to everything and carbs aren't problematic for everyone. For myself, when I eat low carb my hunger is easier to control and my arthritis doesn't flare up. Also, my husband is diabetic, and unfortunately for him, carbs really can be killers. Having said all that, I still watch your channel and I appreciate your balanced approach. Horns up!

[@christinekaye6393]

Same here!

[@fernando717]

I started the Keto diet (although I relapsed a bit with a vacation and birthday party) 2 months ago. I lost 20 pounds. I am pre-diabetic and so that was the impetus to start the keto lifestyle. The problem is that carbs are in everything and all you have to do is look around and see the obesity and health problems that people have to know it's dangers.

[@mikekessler852]

Thank you for the insight, I found this extremely helpful. Thank you for your transparency in the process.

[@tonyaprim3047]

My friend and I had a similar conversation yesterday. Thanks for putting into words the idea of balance and logic when it comes to our approaches to food.

[@idratherbeatthebeach4752]

Keto is awesome for me, but no one way of eating fits everyone. Even within keto, my keto is likely different than your keto because my metabolism is different than yours. Each person should listen to their body and do what works for them. ❤

[@justins362]

Such a refreshing perspective!!! I appreciate the honesty! Great content 👌 Thanks for putting this out into universe my friend!

[@GrubbsandWyrm]

I don't do keto, but I try to get my carbs from fruit and veggies, and keto avoids a lot of things that raise my blood sugar. I modify keto recipes to have less fat and eat them with veggies, with fruit that has plenty of fiber for an occasional desert. I eat lots of veggies with every meal,, and less of meat and dairy.. It works for me. I'm slowly loosing weight

[@RyanTaylorNaturalRemedies]

Great video, thank you!

[@gillywitchy]

Hey there am 56 and been on keto for 8 months lost 40 lbs in first four months but I also went for walk every single day and not missed a day walking over 50 miles week feeling fit and healthy . I have had add food at lunch as was doing omad my weight stays same now I love keto and works for me

[@tamimoyer429]

I am trying to have a healthy relationship with food and learning to take care of myself. That takes time and a lot of messing up for me. I now try to stay in my calories and keep an eye on the carbs that I don't go crazy. So far so good. Really enjoy your channel.

[@olderpennsylvanian-op2368]

The main carbs I can tolerate without getting inflammation in my joints are fresh veggies. Thankfully I grow a small garden and can pick some lettuce, squash, tomatoes and radishes daily and know exactly what I am getting. I do enjoy some organic blackberries, raspberries or strawberries when I can find them reasonably priced, and they add a good pop of color and flavor to many dishes. I am also older, with a pesky autoimmune thyroid disorder and some food sensitivities, but my body is definitely in healing mode and my joint pain is gone. Each person has to experiment and find what makes them feel their best. Have a great day!

[@helenahandkart1857]

Similar here.

[@rishpathak8067]

same. god bless you.

[@sheilamustain2390]

It's so crazy. I love your cake analogy. I was obsessed with cake with buttercream frosting my whole life. Cheat days had to include cake/cupcakes with lots of icing....... Once I gave myself permission to eat cake whenever I wanted. I have come to the conclusion....i don't really like cake all that much. I have not had any cake for over a month ....it does not even cross my mind. I think I was just obsessed with it, because i labeled it as "bad" and something I should not have. So many valid points in this video.

[@sheilamustain2390]

All great points. I have not been doing keto for a good while now. I'm eating more plants and not doing anything extreme. You are pure hearted. I can tell.

[@babavee100]

Hello..;(I'm the one who doesn't like heavy metal) Having said that, you are so right in everything else you say. Keto is a wonderful foundation for learning about nutrition, but not particularly sustainable over a lifetime. I have been Keto/mediterranean for 30 years and this does give some 'leeway' (including wine) which helps to make it sustainable;. it is sensible to follow YOUR recipes, featuring the classic dishes, whether dieting or not, because they contain all of the elements of good nutrition without the fattening aspect and without losing the 'yum yum' factor. In addition to that, you do not subject us to the interminable information supplied by other 'experts' on You Tube, who wear Tshirts ten times too small to show off their muscles, and give us long convoluted advice, for which we need a PhD in science to understand. I think you and your family are lovely and have a healthy attitude toward food, the pleasure and colour it brings to our lives, and the balance which is needed. Vee xxxx

[@222NancyG]

There are some of us...that have diabetes...or high blood pressure....or high cholesterol that have to be on a strict diet. We can cheat with carbs, sugar and fats, but it does hurt us in the long run. I really wish we could eat for pleasure but I have to eat for health. Exercise is important! I ride a stationary bike in my home. It makes a big difference in how I feel!

[@derryshore5586]

Yes I think that he is forgetting so many on his channel who have to choose their food wisley. To us diabetics or pre diabetics food can be a demon. Keto has been good to so many people bringing their Blood Sugar down to normal levels. Blow high carbs for me..Don't want them hahaha

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Absolutely Nancy I completely hear you. It all boils down to what you enjoy and what YOUR health demands. I can safely say even on Keto I ate for pleasure. Eating fatty pork, delicious beef, so much delicious butter chicken, kebabs etc. It was all pleasure. I think most of my meals irrespective of whatever diet I've tried whether it's carnivore, vegan, ADF, IF, Anabolic etc I've tried to make my food delicious. So even if you are diabetic it doesn't mean you can't have delicious food, you'll just avoid the foods that don't work for you and that's exactly what I'm saying 🙂

[@MrTraceuser]

@@derryshore5586 I don't think he forgot anything.... he does him you do you... FB keto is overrated.... see how it is changing weekly.... look at many keto sponsors.... who are overweight.... eating healthy carbs, healthy fats and protein is the key.... does not need to have a FB tag name. If you are diabetic drop bread, cake, cookies, etc. if you need to... keto makes exchanges which mean keto eaters still want the stuff he speaks of.....that's all. There are many ways to lower blood sugar....not only keto.

[@JmsRyvn]

You can eat for pleasure tho. Just not all the time. 90% of the time, eat healthy, other 10%, eat for pleasure. Lowcarb/keto can be tastier than the usual high carb foods with sugar and inflammatory ingredients.

[@carlanicholas8371]

I agree as I am also diabetic. I needed to lose weight but mainly I need to get blood sugars under control. It works for that. But is a struggle for me staying on it. There are health reasons why some people go keto and don't have any other choice. Originally keto was for epilepsy not weight loss. I believe what headbanger says but again some have to do it for health to live. I wish it was an option what I eat but it isn't. If I have bad blood sugars I can go blind or lose limbs. Sugar really is not healthy.

[@jbdarr604]

Thanks for sharing your learnings. So much of what you have learned makes much sense. The raisin analogy made me laugh 😂 and it is so true.

[@ajinomoto831]

Keto jump started my life. I was morbidly obese all my life and peaked at 137 kg at 20 year old. I started with keto and the weightloss boosted my confidence and helped me come out of giving up bubble to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I no longer do keto but follow intermittent fasting.

[@bettesmith1117]

Thank you for this. I find it helps to hear more real experiences.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindaguenthner861]

I live in the US and I love what you had to say. I have come to the same conclusions you have. It's never easy to try to eat in a way that you are not comfortable with and I was not satisfied on keto. I thank you for this video and please don't listen to the negative comments. You are an inspiration to a LOT of people and I can't begin to tell you how much respect I have for you for sharing this information with us. Bless you! 🥰

[@285JSB]

I appreciate your balanced view and reminders to not view things as this VERSUS that. Each way of eating and dieting is a tool in our toolbox we can use on our journey. 👊🏼

[@candywoodgate1269]

Horns up, Sahil. You have been a great friend and mentor, and as one of my other mentors says, “ you do you”. Thank you for everything, this honesty is your usp, it is valuable and makes you the credible human being that you are.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

thank you Candy! honoured and humbled.

[@shannonisa2670]

Thank you!!! I have been keto for 2 years. I lost 60lbs in the first 7 months and then I hit a wall and have not lost anymore. I have thought about doing a reverse diet but I am so afraid to gain any weight back. I think this is something I really needed to hear and to see how well you have done with adding carbs back into your diet.

[@philcullin]

So true! I feel that keto is a great tool for correcting the horrible things we've done to ourselves, but ultimately, a diet where we allow everything in proper moderation is the key. Keep rocking on! 🤘

[@shenaghrose4011]

I love that you've kept your channel REAL. I started KETO from being inspired by you and your recipes. Thank you for the Horns-up (aka Heads-up) with your food-life tips. :-) Current State: Bloated Raisin

[@wandabamber5032]

Thankful for your most excellent tips.

[@akj8860]

I really love watching your videos. You really inspire me. Cheers, regards to your loved ones and keep staying wonderful.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

thank you!

[@DipityS]

I appreciate your advice on making little changes - avoiding the loop of jumping into a major change all at once and knowing that may work for the short-term but if it had worked for the longer term in any of the times I've started a major change then I wouldn't be here still looking for some way to lose weight and eat more healthily. It's too easy to scuttle yourself before you've already begun so thank you for your wise words.

[@Junebug93309]

You said it perfectly and I totally understand your message.

[@paulmpaulm1]

Thank you, for your this I have been doing low carb and intermittent fasting and gained my ideal weight a year ago and have been maintaining ever since but don’t do any exercise, but that is about to change thanks to you. Love your channel best wishes to you and your family.

[@Mairiain]

This was very interesting to listen to. It was nice to hear your perspective so thanks for sharing, Sahil. I agree with your philosophy about nutrition and moderation and how you treat food.

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

What an informative video! Thank you for being so transparent with us. Carbs are not the enemy as long as we learn to eat them the right way.

[@MotoChurro]

I've had my struggles with keto. I lots 35lbs on keto. When I lost my grandfather it was very hard for me to stay on it. I put on 6lbs in 10 months after he pasted. I decided to just do my own thing with eating what I want but keeping it to a minimum. I only eat 2 to 3 times a day and do my best to eat clean. So far I lost about 4lbs just doing what I want and not stress over it. I don't get worked up over weighing myself all the time. I only do that when I feel like it. When I go out for a motorcycle ride once a week I have always enjoy getting a sugar free energy drink and candy (peanut butter M&M's). That's my little cheat treat, hahahahaha. Thanks for all your awesome info and keeping it real.

[@MyCoachLorraine]

Love the talk and the comments. As described folks need to think of their objectives and outcomes they're looking for. Ultimately diets should be temporary where as finding a way of life/eating might just be optimal. Keto met an objective so now it maybe a time to change. My 93 yr old grandmother lived well on her own and lived by the following; variety is the spice of life and there's a time for everything 🙏

[@sesleyholness]

Love this video. Very insightful points.

[@TB-cy1wt]

Oh my! I really needed this pep talk this morning. Thank you for your common sense advice!

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@veemercer1698]

Thanks for this. It came at a time when I really needed it. Love your videos.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@Maria-ro3xm]

You are totally right. Thank you for your analysis.

[@melissahamm8122]

I love your style ,balance in moderation ,everyone is different, eat and enjoy the food you eat guilt free,using knowledge and comin scence loving the food you eat because it's loving you back.

[@melissahamm8122]

Baby steps,that's the key!

[@sandra.phillips]

Wow, you've summed up my attitude about food and lifestyle. I approached keto with the same attitude that you developed. I had already researched for years many subjects about the body and my personal physical limitations. I've learned about the nutritional values in foods. Keto taught me the same lessons that you learned about our relationship with food. While sharing info about what I've learned, I suggest that they make one change at a time. Small changes add up to big changes in your life. Thanks for all sharing all your hard work with us.

[@nalinitavag3979]

Thank you for your honesty,i lost muscle too on keto and weight of course but i needed surgery and had to go on medication so i did need the carbs and protein to rebuild and rejuvenate

[@GG-jt6oj]

The grape to a raisin part was hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you sir. Just watched your video. Found everything you said very helpful especially the "small changes" part. I'll keep that in mind 🙂

[@gerrycorbino66]

You're a breath of fresh air!

[@amyzweber1406]

I love the nutritional and psychological process you've gone through and the way you express yourself today! I think Keto is good for burning body fat to reach a goal; such as 'becoming insulin sensitive' rather than remaining overweight AND insulin resistant. Insulin resistance is scientifically showing to promote growth of cancer cells, Type 2 diabetes, and dementia. You're on the right track & thank you for sharing this with us!

[@larkatmic]

Truth! I love you man! Very insightful

[@psychologycodes]

Wow thank you so much🙌🙌🙌 reduced my polarity

[@fabiangutierrezyaver8090]

Interesting, entertaining, very insightful and useful indeed. thanks a lot!.

[@Brian_Gonzales]

Your channel helped me so much when i did keto for 8 months, but i was just using keto to discipline myself and gave myself of challenge of no sweets including "keto safe products" like processed fatbombs and sugar free candies. Strict keto made me appreciate all food, now ill eat all the carbs i want without feeling guilty since i know im in a deficit. I missed fruit too much to stay on keto and i got sick and tired of not being able to eat some veggies like Brussel sprouts without hitting my 20 net carb limit so quickly

[@EleaSuJa]

Thank you, just the fairly balanced information I need to stay motivated. Was waiting for a video like this.😁😁

[@dianr4210]

Thank you for taking the time to show us what you have learned over the last two years. I've been doing KETO for the last 15 weeks and am down 45 pounds. (The first ten of that was lost last year before I started KETO) I whole heartedly agree with you there there is not a "perfect diet" that will magically work. It is a matter of finding what works for you and then committing to it. I also agree that deprivation is never the way to go! With that said, I will say that I am loving my KETO lifestyle, along with IF. It has helped drop my A1c from 6.7 down to 5.1 and have been able to cut my diabetes meds in half. I don't freak out if I have a bit of dessert at a dinner party or wedding reception. I don't run from a potato that shows up on my plate every now and then. I do try to keep them at a minimum because they tend to make me crave more of them. Like you explained, if I have something that isn't necessarily KETO friendly, it won't be the end of my world. It happens once a month or so....but no big deal! I believe everything in moderation is the way to go.

[@rubini3123]

Thank you Sahil for this. I love your tips, they’re very grounded, practical and sustainable. I fully agree that our diet shouldn’t feel like a diet to be sustainable. Much love to you💗 and keep sharing! It’s very helpful!

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

thank you!

[@kathleengrant4341]

As a chronic diet extremist struggling to accept a happy medium, I say, AMEN! Just the voice of sanity I needed to hear.

[@RedlovesThunder]

Video was outstanding! Thank-you

[@melodeelucido1446]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@josephdedona4503]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@rejoicealways1233]

Thanks for your common sense over view of your findings , good one👏

[@GroverMonster]

I’ve definitely learned a lot from this channel. Horns up 🤘🤘

[@pamelapainter7350]

Excellent info! Thank you!

[@CCNewbold]

I have absolutely no problem with people who can eat things without repercussions, and of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Having said that, on a personal note, carbs for me are addictive. If I ate one Oreo cookie, I'd want the rest, and I would eat the rest! It would lead me down a terrible spiral that got me sick in the first place! I started on my keto journey 2 years ago and have since put my type II diabetes in remission and lost 4 stone (approx 60 lbs). If I let carbs creep back into my regimen, I know where it would lead, and at this time of my life where I have far fewer years ahead of me than I have behind me, I cannot afford to stop a successful way of eating just because I "miss carbs". And not building muscle at the same time as losing the fat is not the fault of keto eating, it's the fault of the person who neglected their body during the process. Everyone is different, and for me, keto is forever.

[@tarantulady8565]

EXACTLY the same for me. Perfect comment that describes why I do keto. Been keto for 2 years this upcoming November. I lost 62#, got rid of metabolic syndrome, including pre-diabetes and high blood pressure. Why would I ever return to eating the way that made me sick? I can have cheat days here & there now that I’ve reached my goal weight, but I’ll never leave the keto diet behind. Keto saved me.

[@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy]

Agreed! But even keto is not enough for me anymore. It helped me for awhile, but eventually had to go further, into carnivore. Bcuz I found that veggies and nightshades are doing me in and been doing me in my whole life. Messing with my joints, making me feel achy and sluggish, and spiking my appetite, making me feel hungry and eat way too often. On carnivore, my appetite is normal and my achy knees feels a lot better.

[@stevepaya4650]

Carbs, more specifically sugars(Oreos), are addicting for everyone. Today's diet is filled with fructose and it builds fatty livers and insulin resistance. Fasting and Keto allow your body to take a break from those things and heal itself. You can go back to eating carbs, but you have to ease yourself into it and use the knowledge you have of your body to control what you eat.

[@tarantulady8565]

@@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy I ended up as ketovore, honestly. I feel better, have less hunger & have less inflammation the more I limit my vegetable/carb intake, so it’s been beneficial for finally getting to my goal weight. But then I have a tendency to not feel hungry more on carnivore days (& the day after!), so I drop weight from not eating enough & can start to be a bit underweight. So, I kind of see-saw a bit (~5#) depending on the foods on which I focus more of my eating towards, keto or carnivore. I also notice that if I eat more carbs, I’m really hungry earlier in the day & I overeat…and the less carbs I eat, the easier it is to do OMAD & get in my intermittent fasting. The “struggle” of figuring out how to fuel my body adequately continues. 🙃

[@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy]

@@tarantulady8565 The veggies is whats making you hungry, and the carbs.

[@ZumbawithDorothy]

I am totally going to use all of your tips. Thx

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

awesome!!

[@susankoch1319]

Thank you, I really enjoyed listening, nice chat

[@dianalynn8781]

You are such a gentle man when talking about Keto. It is what it is...a way of life. I have learned so much from having been on strict Keto and now living a way of life incorporating Keto aspects as well as normal foods. For me Keto worked tremendously but I love a banana or an orange once in a while. I felt terribly restricted. I do love bacon but after 3 months of it, I cannot stand it now! I kid you not. And I can't remember the last egg I ate. I did learn all about the cheap sugar people use in their diets. SUGAR BLUES is a great book telling all about it's beginning. I have replaced sugar with ALLULOSE. I will eat things made with white sugar, but added sugar I have replaced with the Allulose. I now know which foods are a better choice for my body and I eat accordingly. I am a food addict, I admit it. So food is one thing we HAVE to put in us. Unlike booze, cigarettes, and drugs. Moderation and control, but keep the food Nazis away! Love you, Sahil...❤❤🦅🙏🇺🇲❤❤

[@roses9339]

Hi Princess, in Australia we can't buy allulose except online (Very expensive). I wonder if it gives you that terrible after taste as the other substitutes?,. Cheers Rosemary Perth Western Australia (70 yrs)

[@rhosyn62]

I’ve found your advice and entertainment 😊 on this video really good. I’be been trying keto for over a year now, lost weight at the start but once it slowed down I lost interest so I’ve been on and off keto ever since. But I will now take your advice and see where it gets me 😊

[@Cathy.C.]

Wise words Sahill!

[@Kevin291971]

Awesome video described me 100 percent and my feelings also.

[@michelecolvin3374]

Excellent points! And yes a healthy diet combined with exercise is important. I started with small walk in the morning and evening about 10 mins. I add 10-15 yoga sessions, HITT workouts, and cardio. I now do about an hour a day between walks, yoga, and weights.

[@pamrobinson1668]

Sahil, I love that you have found the eating lifestyle that works BEST for you. The fact that you still make amazing Keto recipes and happily incorporate them into your eating lifestyle makes me so HAPPY. I definitely agree with you about carbs being essential, so hubby and I have chosen to adapt Keto just a bit to fit our lifestyle. We keep lower carb fresh fruit in the house as our "treats" instead of cookies and cake.. Rather than cheating with pastries, I would rather have some raspberries with whip cream. The best thing a dieter can do to get in their cardio is to get a dog (daily walks, frisbee partner, tug-of-war, and a reason to get your BUTT off the couch). Thank you for being such an amazing example of "making small changes", your videos always make me happy. Big hugs.

[@EnFuego79]

"The best thing a dieter can do to get in their cardio is to get a dog" LOL! That is so true. That genuinely made me laugh, thanks!

[@teresanino2559]

Completely agree with you. I still follow keto in many ways but my protein ratio is higher. Stick to slow carbs and occasionally eat anything I want but appreciate what Keto has taught me. Every person must adapt keto to their individual needs. Glad I found you. New subscriber from Los Angeles

[@shirleyj5404]

Keto has educated me more than the doctors who are owned by Big Pharma

[@wolfiefox4370]

I really enjoy you, thoughts and receipes

[@iBRINGpeace2day]

All I know is by following your recipes, I am able to eat clean. I appreciate the substitutes listed on your website. Healthy carbs, YES, sugar NO. I didn’t realize how many sugars was consuming until I focused on ingredients. Your videos are informative & your commentary is funny. This is NOT a “one size fits all”. Thank you!

[@meowuuu]

I've just found your channel recently and have been binge watching your content! As a former keto, I also believe keto can be very helpful for some people. And I also believe there is no need to demonize any food groups. Most foods (except McDonalds and the likes, yikes!) are not harmful to our body, in moderation of course. Thank you for making these amazing videos! They always put a smile on my face! :)

[@sandragambrel9721]

Thank you for your common sense advice. We are all uniquely made, and, what works for one, may not work for another. I'm researching Keto, SIBO, and, what ever else might help me feel better. Right now, I'm having problems eating most things. Spending most of my time in pain, and, trying to figure out what I can eat. Lowering carbs, and, sugar, has helped. Haven't been constipated in 2 months. Only had one bloating attack that led to vomiting in the past 2 mos. Money is part of my problem, small budget to work with, but, I'm getting there. This didn't start overnight, and, I know I won't find my cure overnight, but, I appreciate the help with the recipes you provide, and, all of the great people of YT that are sharing their experience with us. May God bless you, and, keep you safe, amen.

[@krisalasky6897]

Everything you said made so much sense. I am 70 and have just started lifting weights. I have them at home. I also play pickle ball 3 times a week. I love eating wholefoods and cooking. I am lucky that I dont like cake never have and dont eat cookies. I like a candy every now and again. so we are both on the same page. I love all your recipes thank you.

[@BlackFiresong]

Just this morning I was getting frustrated by how much thinner I was in old pics from my 20s compared to now. Thank you for the reminder that muscle and overall health are more important than the number on the scale. And thank you for inspiring me (and no doubt many others) through your own weight/fitness journey.

[@cindybrunshwiler8513]

Great lessons. I agree, one size doesn't fit all

[@ladyofthedepe2587]

Dude, I'm on my first week off keto, after long 2 1/2 years now. I love keto, recipes, hunger control, everything but recently developing gut problems. I do drink loads of water, stay away from processed food, cooked literally every meal since I've started diet, but my body is not happy with it anymore. Keto is a lesson for life, for someone lifestyle, for someone quick thing. I've learned so many things about food thanks to keto.That will always guide me how to choose foods. Its time to make peace between carbs and fats now. No, I won't go and eat an ice cream or so. Adding carbs step by step, writing down everything, planning things ahead, loads of HIIT and strength exercise and reach level of carbs that my body can tolerate. Thanks dude for all of the amazing recipes, helped me loads through the journey. I would absolutely love if you made a video how you got off keto. People who are still doing keto please don't share negative comments, every change in life is a challenge. P.S. Big heavy metal fan here 🤟

[@barbaraneil7156]

Love all your videos and your music to you have done a great job and have a great channel. I just wanted you to know

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Wow, thank you!

[@dhpant2806]

well said friend. i can totally relate to it.

[@targetedplantsguy9481]

Thank you for sharing

[@corinawenzel8004]

Thank you for sharing your views, I couldn't agree more with this as I find it very difficult if not impossible to give all radical in one way or the other. It's not sustainable if you have a real life, a partner and friends. You've got yourself a new subscriber.

[@reallaila99]

The best video ever thank you very much.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

You are welcome!

[@jentrevino3919]

Dude, you are so funny 😆. I agree with your perspective, I always go too extreme then feel like a failure if I fall off. I am trying to find a balance. Thanks for the video.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

You can do it! And glad you dig the video.

[@kevinlindstrom8486]

I think the real value of keto is reminding us that we don't need carbs as much as the food industry tells us we do, nor how much many people typically eat. I know I need to cut WAY back on sugar and carbs for now and keto helps me do that. Thank you for all you do, including sharing your experiences and perspectives. And there is so much awesome in your Voice - the music, the culture, the knowledge. Keep on keeping on. Horns up!

[@bribradt3450]

Keto recipes are useful even for people who don't follow a strict keto diet. For me, protein never changes. I'll have some meals high carb low fat, and some meals low carb high fat.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Absolutely, most of my recipes are quite flexible and if you adjust the amounts of cooking fat you can easily make it a protein heavy moderate fat, low carb meal with about 100-200 calories less in the dish.

[@davidbutler2617]

Well said. I took a year to learn this myself, I had good results with intermittent fasting and then realised if I wanted to get past my plateau I was going to have to exercise to tone muscle to look better after weight loss. You must find a exercise workout you enjoy so you can keep it up.

[@erikahead]

Thanks for the insights! Also, will your new e-books be printable? My mom and I both have your Keto Life cookbook and love it. Mom prints a lot of recipes from blogs and such, since she prefers them in printed form, so it would be great to be able to print your ebook from a PDF or something like that. I have printed others and then took them to the local Office Depot and had them spiral-bound and she finds those so much easier for her to use.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Yes they will be printable

[@erikahead]

@@HeadbangersKitchen Excellent!!!

[@patriciaweaver7735]

Hi i remember you i really enjoy your channel thanks for your information.

[@donnabeach1250]

Sahil awesome facts and suggestions in this video. I so agree with all you mention. I think having successfully partaken in the Keto way of Life, I can make better decisions regarding what foods to eat and exercise to incorporate into my life that is suited to me.

[@grannykiminalaska]

Great advice ❤🤘 What I learned from keto? I'm an all or nothing kind of person and can not be trusted with carbs.

[@alphadraconis9898]

I live in the UK, so I generally spend half the year on strict

[@WavePotter]

I appreciate your balanced view of macro nutrients. Dogma is poison to peace no matter what topic you're talking about. Well said man!

[@marciavaldez7767]

Great info. And you are right about the raisin people. I have seen and known some of those people who do not look well after weight loss. Looking forward to the e books Be well and keep safe.

[@TheSupasweet]

I think that your attitude towards food is healthy (that continuous small changes towards more nutritious choices will give the best chance for long-term success that is sustained). Also, though I understand why you warn against extremism, the fact remains that for some people, being strict about their diet and exercise regimen is literally the only way for them to achieve and maintain their health/fitness goals. It is possible to be “extreme” but still enjoy a varied diet and exercise program. This was a good thought-provoking video (even if I can’t agree with 100% of what you said). Thanks for still sharing keto recipes with your viewers (I’m doing low carb but use keto recipes)

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

I think by extreme I mean you can totally not need/want/eat carbs without going around with a pitchfork attacking people who are eating them. I mean it more like that and not that everyone should embrace carbs or Keto or anything for that matter. That’s what I mean 😊