What is Metabolic Syndrome, and Can You Cure It? 2024

[@jmartinky]

Dr. Berry, Thank you so much for preaching against the standard American diet (SAD). Following (not-so-strictly) the ketogenic diet, I have lost 25 pounds and reduced my HbA1c from 8.9 to 5.6. I’m a sociologist who studies food systems, obesity, and hunger, and what I’ve found is that the SAD is killing the middle class and starving the less fortunate. We’re not meant to eat that way. Thank you for what you do!

[@bobs2809]

An MD and a nutritionist. This guy is the best.

[@a.f.s.3004]

Dr. Is 100% correct! Within 1 month of quitting sugar and reducing my carb intake...my BP dropped from 145/90 to 120/80.....my fasting glucose dropped from mid 90’s to low 80’s......my weight dropped from 202 to 190.....in a little over a month! Give your body a break,,,,if you cant quit the sugar and carbs,,,,slowly reduce them. 👍

[@gillianmichele1728]

Well done.

[@patriciasalyers9875]

Has been almost 2 years have done all things that was told by several different doctors never have had any GOOD RESULTS no weight loss nothing that everyone else said they had I did KETO DIET and Fasting NO GOOD RESULTS

[@KenDBerryMD]

Metabolic Syndrome leads directly to Chronic Disease, Suffering and Early Death...

[@stalstonestacy4316]

KenDBerryMD I'm afraid I'm eating too much fat... Is this possible? If I am eating fat every day why will my body ever need or want to use my stored fat? If anyone can help me understand this I would be grateful. I haven't lost a pound in over a month now despite training for a 5k and trust me I have plenty to lose...over 60lbs at least

[@stalstonestacy4316]

David David yes by about 200 calories per day

[@coffeetime1]

Stacy Stalone, check his other videos. He has a couple videos that talk about if you can eat too much fat and about weight loss stalls.

[@ammaad1972]

Stacy Stalstone Hi. Have you taken account of hidden carbs? Are you eating many meals a day or snacking often. Try intermittent fasting. Please write down exactly what you eat and exactly what the carbs are. it will surprise you.

[@ammaad1972]

KenDBerryMD Hi. Love your videos. Do you have the studies on vegetable oils? I got rid of all my seed oil.... and Coke Zero....😢

[@Ghostlee138]

Thank you thank you thank you for this video! No one has ever broken it down that way. This is exactly what I needed to hear

[@TheBroccoliFox]

5 for 5... and yet I've never heard of this. I only came across it yesterday whilst doing my continual research into my illnesses. My PCP has never even mentioned this, let alone diagnosed me with it, even though I clearly have been dealing with this for years. Longer than I've been going to him. Thanks for all the information and suggestions, Dr. Berry. I'm so grateful I can come to your channel as a source to steer me toward health. Thank you so much!

[@rowanstarling3816]

Same!

[@bethzaidavasquez6794]

OMG, I have all five. This scares the crap out of me.

[@zzzrn8659]

You are one of the few channels I set to notify me on your new content. Thank you for your straightforward approach to Keto.

[@sharonholmes6083]

Following this type of diet with IF really helps! My A1c was 6.5 last fall and now is 6.2 and I got off of Metformin. The numbers that need to drop ore dropping and I have lost 12 pounds. I still have a long ways to go with my overall health, however, my doctor and I can see progress!

[@LillyLigaya]

Did u take yourself off metformin once you reached A1C at 6.2? Or did doc tell you to stop taking? I just got put on 500mg of metformin but am also trying to control with diet.

[@sandyadams3824]

I am hoping to get off high blood pressure meds, have lost 27 lbs so far in about 14 weeks

[@eyeofmit]

Congrats.....it happened for me. Off two BP and two Statins with my cardio Dr. blessing. He said "your life style changes are working and that can't be disputed" Keep going you will feel so much better.

[@kennethwoolard5910]

Good job! Keep at it! I reversed my metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes!

[@ammaad1972]

Sandy Adams It works. My bloid pressure is averaging 115/80. Please make sure you check yiur bp often and get regular reviews of meds.

[@lynnw3231]

that is my goal, off my two BP meds . Good job

[@bgregg55]

I've lost almost 60lbs & have gone off all meds but omeprazole. I'm tapering off that now.

[@cardi60]

Great video, it is a symptomless disease until it is too late, it has taken me 2 years of intermittent fasting and eating Keto, and only know am I seeing the results, I have reversed type 2 people should realise that it is not a fast fix, it has taken you years to get to this stage, and for some will take a few years to get out of it.

[@LillyLigaya]

Hi matthew, were you on meds the whole time or just used diet only?

[@cardi60]

@@LillyLigaya only diet, but I am still t2

[@MrNubbas]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been doing keto for about 6 weeks but low carb for about a year and have lost 50 lbs. since going full keto I have thinned out without seeing a move on the scale and have gotten a little discouraged. I initially started changing the way I eat because I wanted to be healthier for my son that was born in 2015. I think I lost site of why I was making changes and worrying about the way I look. This video helped me realize that again by you listing out all the diseases that a obese lifestyle can bring. I appreciate your videos. Thanks again.

[@maureengreen8240]

Wowza. Bought tears to my eyes. Yeah you! You are not going to just bring healthy eating into your life...but your whole family and the people in your realm as well as your baby will all be gifted with food as healing/health.

[@anzaborrego399]

Thank you so much Dr. Berry. I think I am currently exiting metabolic syndrome. I never had one Doctor correctly diagnose and explain the destructive thing going on with me. You opened the door to understand this. Again, thanks!

[@ParkerFamly]

The inflammatory oils are one of the hardest things to kick out of my diet. I'm going to have to learn to make the basic things I buy that include them (mayo, ranch, etc.). Keto has changed my life and is healing my body. It's time to take it to the next level.

[@karenmelton1033]

Keyla Parker

[@armadillotoe]

A food processor or mixer stick can be very useful. I am in the same situation.

[@donnastrudwick5733]

Absolutely love your videos. You, by far, are my most favorite source of information about the ketogenic diet. I pray for you and your family daily because you are helping all of us who are fortunate enough to have found these videos. I am 63, have been doing keto for 5 weeks, am type 2 diabetic, and my A1C dropped from 8.4 to 7.7 after 30 days. But, I am not losing any weight. I plan on eating this way for the rest of my life however I wanted to know if you have nay additional suggestions? I do have metabolic syndrome, all of my fat is in my midsection, I do take Metformin, I do try and do the proper macros, etc. Losing weight would be a bonus and help me stay motivated. I am not currently exercising. Is this the culprit?

[@marucalame]

Switch to carnivore diet. The small part of veggies on your diet could be the problem. 5 weeks is not too much time, you put all your health problems trough your entire life. The body response and heals sometimes fast, sometimes slow. I can tell you’ll won’t need to take metformin if you’re are in carnivore diet because there is no sugar in protein. I prove it myself with the glucose meter. You need at least to start to walk, the body needs movement.

[@sweetlexii71]

Once again you have posted something I needed to know!

[@camillemedina9920]

Thank you Dr Berry and Neisha

[@sylviasage3121]

I can’t stay on a Ketogenic diet. It is too expensive for my food stamp budget, and I always feel thirsty for sugar, presumably fruit. But, overall I have cut down on my carbs and increased my fat intake. I go on fasting mimicking diets occasionally. Those are Ketogenic but do not make me crave for fruit. Improvements are slow and painstaking. In one year, my A1C went down from 6 to 5.6. My triglycerides went down from 362 to 230, and my HDL went up from 40 to 60. That’s not a cure, but definitely an improvement. Judging by that, I know your advice is good. Dr. Gregor wrote about how not to die from diabetes, but those people were taking insulin. Insulin is not prescribed for metabolic syndrome. He also referred to a study of a in vitro experiment that showed a droplet of saturated fat could kill a beta cell. Also fats within our cells contribute to insulin resistance, hence my daughter thought I should go fat-free. I’m sure that dietary saturated fat does not translate into saturated fat getting into our cells.

[@maryh7134]

I am grateful I stumbled onto your videos. Thank you.

[@cristyrobertson9165]

6 mo Keto, just had blood work. My numbers are better but not there yet. Frustrating but at least moving in the right direction.

[@TheCardinal365]

learn something new every day love the informative no BS vids you make

[@lynnw3231]

This is exactly what my labs indicated my last labs, 4 out of the 5. The reason I started Keto. I am giving it my 100% Keeping my total carbs under 15. I am IF everyday most days Omad I am feeling better already. I want to . I am still trying to figure out why Dr. So and So says , concentrate on protein and the fats that are with it. Then I am hearing concentrate on meeting my fat macros. I respect your advice and the research you put into all your videos..I am totally committed. I just want to be doing this right...

[@karenblaise858]

Thank you Dr Berry. From a senior who’s fighting to stay active....

[@bankorhan]

Thank you very much guy, for this very useful video clarifying very important crucial points regarding two diabetes. I really appreciate your kind effort which has been helping me fight against that illness.

[@KetoCarnivoreLife]

Oh I have this for sure. Have ALL the markers.

[@lynnabis1683]

75 years old. Doing keto for 1 1/2 years. Lost 25 lbs, felt better the first week. All of my blood work is better and in normal range but the belly fat is still there. It has not budged. Very frustrating. Help.

[@anonymousware140]

hi Dr Berry, i have been doing the ketogenic lifestyle with about 20 carbs, no whites (sugar, flour, pasta, rice, etc) since 1 March . Yet my blood sugars fasting is around 110. I do intermittent fasting, no snacking. 2 meals a day, had most of my thyroid removed due to a goiter about 30 years ago. I am not hungry throughout the day, so fasting is no issue. Now I am hypo thyroid, yet I can’t get any thyroid meds since my standard tests come back „normal.“ i have all the classic hypothyroid symptoms as well as adrenal fatigue . My blood sugar is about 110 fasting and I have a pharmacy of supplements trying to cure myself. Currently I am 60 pounds overweight, I have lost slowly 15 pounds so far but seems I am hitting a plateau. My waist is 41 inches, it’ was 45. it seems the weight is coming off my legs and some off my hips, I am a Apple shape. When I eat my belly swells up. Can you please give me some idea what I should eat for thyroid Keto foods and to crank my metabolism . Very frustrated, I do walk about 30 mins a day and stay busy moving through out the day.

[@mridulregmi8908]

What about cold-pressed mustard oil? Is it healthy?

[@billykellum]

Thank you so much for this information. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@tgillott3t]

Wonderful as usual Dr Berry. Anything comming about neuropathic pain in feet. Will Keto repair already damaged nerves?

[@anoniminpoezie8509]

Life saving!!! Thank you! I am very grateful for your videos! I've followed your advice and cured myself! God bless you!

[@BoyTsamba]

Thank you very much doc.

[@lilditty2172]

Just getting started with your channel. Love your information. Simple to understand and solid lessons. Q: My husband cut his hand on Sunday, required a trip to the ER for several stitches. When he first went in his BP was 188/? when all was finished & he was stitched up they re took his BP it was 173/106 (two hour time span). He won't go see a doctor so I told him I would make a deal with him...2 weeks keto diet and if he didn't drop a significant amount in his BP he was going to the DR. He agreed. Well, here's the actual Q: As per this video, he has the belly and elevated BP. Without knowing a single number for cholesterol/triglycerides etc.... Is it safe to assume they are out of whack and he not only would have Hypertension but also borderline (if not actual) diabetes? Am I safe starting him here on Keto as opposed to waiting over a week to get to the Dr office? Thanks I appreciate your help.

[@lilditty2172]

I am reading into this that this is in addition to meat? Thank you

[@ivettegutierreztorres4272]

Take him to a doctor because the high blood pressure has to be under control (see the dash diet, or the Mediterranean diet)

[@johnormond6853]

I really appreciate your clear friendly talks which are hugely helpful.

[@sagecreek819]

Omgosh, this all makes so much sense...thank you Dr. Berry 🙏❤🙏❤

[@meagangarrett1487]

I have Cushing disease and my body produces too much cortisol. I've been doing the keto lifestyle for 3 weeks and I absolutely love everything about it. I've noticed that all the swelling in my hands, feet, ankles, and lower legs are completely gone, but will the keto lifestyle help me with fat loss? I'm unsure because of the adrenal issues and the excessive cortisol in my body. And can Keto possibly help reverse cushings?

[@lezliesecundaGLP-RD]

I'm glad to hear you mention real nuts and seeds. They contain so many good trace minerals. When processed we turn them into inflammatory crap.

[@tootienottoofruitie1726]

I have all these maladies, from following what the experts have told us is the best way to eat and live❗

[@dangledtopshelf6879]

Pyscotropic medications cause metabolic syndrome. I take 3 psychotropic medications and they definitely contribute to metabolic syndrome. It’s very frustrating cause I exercise and eat healthy. However, I did have the most success with the ketogenic diet. I need to get back on keto asap

[@Kipodkid]

Thanks dr berry

[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

Watching from Naperville Illinois

[@gailmoniz8261]

Well, it would seem that I have Metabolic Syndrome, but I didn't know it until I watched your video. I can check off all five of the characteristics you have stated. I've just started on Keto, and it seems to working quite well so far. I was wondering if you have such a thing as a maintenance plan, or do I just keep eating this way even after I have reached my goal weight?

[@wtglb]

Gail Moniz you should if you don’t want to gain back the weight and be back at square one. Maybe go low-carb but that can be a slippery slope, carbs cause you to crave carbs, healthy carbs is key I think.

[@ericmyers8005]

Thank you. However I hsve so many other diseases, fatty liver, mass on kidney, enlarged spleen, high blood pressure, glicose over 100, epilepsy, toxic mold syndrome, lyme disease. Im 52. This is ridiculousness.

[@javierjasso37]

Great info doc! Thank you for teaching and educating.

[@krscott7]

In the past, many medical individuals would not explain how, what, and give support; they would just say lose weight; some would mock!

[@WMPopp]

Thanks so much. I have a question: if someone has hemochromatosis, can they do Keto and intermittant fasting?

[@shehaamsauls820]

Dr Berry what type of Keto diet should you do if you have high cholesterol which you trying bring down and reverse pre diabetes at the same time?

[@katdoe192]

i am working on both of those issues what is working for me is a ketovore diet. diabetes is getting way better yes my ldl went up a bit but so did my hdl(good cholesterol } and triglycerides are coming down. I eat between 10- 15 carbs a day

[@emilymedina5161]

Ty very interesting video my dr just gets mad bs high more insulin was low carb, went back omad 24:1 9 days feel better will continue to get healthy

[@rowanstarling3816]

I was diagnosed with a non-alcoholic fatty liver 3 years ago. I happened to be on Keto at the time and lost 60 lbs. Well, I got derailed by other medical issues going on, have had 4 surgeries over a two year period and gained 30 back twice, lost it. Keto didn't work, so I switched to Carnivore and now I gained 35 back, have insulin resistance and Metabolic Syndrome, Carnivore won't work either and yes, I hard core have done ITF too. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I know that carb creep was my down fall and I don't' mean processed food or anything like that, but fries and wine, chocolate. I take full responsibility for that. I have cut those out...wine being the hardest. It's only been a week, so I'm trying to learn as much as I can to see what else I can do. Now, due to multiple medical issues, hard core exercise is out, I can only walk about 10 minutes, but I am going to start swimming and bike riding(if that is possible with my issues). I have added in some more supplements. I guess I'm just mad because I was 12 lbs. from my goal 3 years ago and now I'm 42 lbs. from my goal. Look, I was nearly 300 lbs. 25 years ago, so I have lost over 130 lbs, not even including all the times I gained and lost over the year, probably 2 people. I've come too far to give up, but I feel close, so I guess add in depression on top of all that.

[@1995-s6x]

Most important they are talking about this diet good effects but not about side affect. So well balanced diet and whole grain its necessary to restore your metabolism after keto. A lot of vegetables good carbs and exercise you and everything will be good. They all only want to sell keto brand. I know many cases including myself because i was on the low carb diet and my metabolism completely changed.. good luck everything will be good

[@luccabetta5238]

God Bless you Dr Berry. Why doesn’t Dr Saladino talk about this? I get frustrated when he approves fruit in his definition of a proper human diet. I love fruit 🍌 🍑🍅🥝but, I am pretty sure I have metabolic syndrome 😥☹️ I am not an Apple 🍏 shape Dr Berry I am a pear 🍐 shape. I have visceral fat on my tummy and insulin resistant. I just wish you were in my city so I could see you as my doctor. What a dream that would be? I am in Melbourne, Australia no doctors here like you ☹️❤️

[@fibromyalgiaibsandmigraine5052]

Thank you so much Dr. Berry you're videos are helping me so much.

[@dallas4fun]

Thank you for spilling the beans.

[@TheRosa63]

I suffer from severe metabolic syndrome, so I tried many things but the best thing that helped was alpha lipoic acid, chromium, biotin, cinnamon, lower carb diet (not no carb I kept my carbs around 200 grams per day which was way less than I used to it. but then I went through the worst change of life I can ever imagine, to the point of being suicidal, couldn't figure out why it was so difficult than I remember I have a history of antibiotic use and I think when my estrogen came down so quickly maybe candida die off? I also found that my body temps went up, for years and years I would be around 96 degrees on average now I am at 99.5 regularly. I am also can eat some pasta and fruits with little problems, I just have to watch the amount of dairy because I think it raises insulin a lot. I did lose some weight and so far it has not come back.

[@crystalpetty6073]

I am learning so much from your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. Quick question...is it bad for kids to eat grapes, oranges and apples? I looked up the nutrition and all of that has lots of carbs and sugar like bananas.

[@Johneseed]

this is a very good talk! thanks and i am sharing this now!

[@jamesstencil1916]

Thank you so much !!! You helped me 🙏

[@rmsmith8098]

Dr Berry, Can you address Ehler-Danlos and other connective tissue disorders and how Keto may impact a patient with a CTD? I have EDS and have been on keto 3 months. Lost 40 pounds so far, but my pain has doubled.

[@wandamazzulo779]

25 days lost 21 pounds, but my pressure is so high 179/93, BMI 27.9 😢, DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I am Carnivore diet.

[@cathydillehay8061]

Big follower and appreciate your information. You tell it like it is and we get it!

[@charliechocolate9462]

Thanks Doctor.

[@pattayabob]

Please Please Please Get a Remote microphone. I have so much trouble understanding your audio in videos you have not turned on CC. Mics like the Rode Wireless Go you can use even with your cell phone and it’s small enough to carry everywhere

[@karenbrown9058]

THANK YOU for all your videos!

[@drabhijeetchopade]

Brilliant explanation

[@ebizinc]

What about Grapeseed Oil? It's supposed to be healthier than Olive Oil or is that false?

[@WwJd2tmthy1]

That’s amazing your A1c from 8.9 😮to 5.6. I have a 5.9 A1c which is borderline( I was freaking out at this) I have been supplementing , IF, restricting added sugars and grains etc. I can’t wait to do my blood work on A1c, doc was suppose to order but forgot to add to lipid, CBC, metabolic panel. But, my lipid panel improved drastically other than my HDL actually dropped 2 points?!? Buuutttttt, my triglycerides went from a 233 back in October to 96 today 😊 The biggest problem I have is going over to BF’s or Mom and Dad’s with all kinds of bad food lying around. I try to explain to them that having this around is no different if I was a recovering cocaine addict and they had plates of cocaine sitting around. People just don’t get how strong the addiction to sugar is. The first step,imo, to alleviate the diabetic/obesity epidemic is for these baby formula companies to TOTALLY reevaluate the ingredients. Did you know that Breast milk is 52 percent fat and that formula has zero fat in it??! Smh!!

[@paulettekilgore8518]

this is a very good one good info.

[@charlotteevans3752]

I have PCOS and insulin resistance. I’ve tried Keto 3/4 times following a meal plan all bar one of these attempts. I lose water weight in the first week and not an ounce after that! 😔 I just can’t seem to shift the weight

[@singharmony50]

I HAVE GILBERT SYNDROME...IS IT POSSIBLE TO FOLLOW A KETO DIET?...I AM A BIT CONFUSED ON WHAT TO EAT..

[@linda.ll.7744]

Hi! Was looking for your women's health playlist? Im 57. Hypothyroid. Menopausal. Arthritis. HPB. Where do I start, please? Keto? Carni? Will raising body core temperature help? If so...how? Thank you!!

[@rackedready2953]

Thank You doctor,you made a LOT OF SENSE!

[@hula62]

This talk is so good!

[@lisazeiner397]

What are some tests to determine metabolic health? I have asked at my doctor's office about metabolic health, but since the doctor/nurse practioner was out I didn’t get a good answer. I am not over weight and I follow keto/carnivore diet. I just want an overall health picture.

[@maggyherrera5578]

Dr. Berry was is metabolic health?

[@ladyrois]

Thanks so much for doing this video. It's a great overview but one questions: Is it possible to cure Metabolic Syndrome, or can you only put it in "remission"?

[@bartwilloughby2909]

Dr Berry saved my Life 😇

[@HOPROPHETA]

Thank you Dr. Berry.

[@debralocke3492]

Dr Berry can you recommend any treatment, supplements, or book related to curbing carbohydrate addiction?

[@maggyherrera5578]

May God Bless Dr. Berry for enlightening us of our Health thank you so so much I will cure my health thanks for showing me the good way. Dr. Berry can you elaborate on the CGM for me I’m about to get one want to know your thoughts on this new device thank you today’s date is October 31, 2023 Happy Halloween 🎃

[@lunaticatiga]

My mother is 61yo and she is very thin but she has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. She was told not to eat animal fats and lots of veggies. Is it safe to advice her keto diet??? Plese doctor answer coz i dont want to mess up with her health and make it worse 🥺

[@Pamelakay2241]

@ Dr Berry can you do a video on keto and bruising easily .

[@pam5389]

Can you please do a video about cooking with lard? Thanks for sharing all your wonderful information 😊. We started cooking with a good quality lard I found on Amazon and we really like it and I heard it is good way to get vitamin D. Do you know anything about this?

[@knotweedkninja8539]

Do you have this talk in print?

[@onemjst]

Is rice okay for this? How about fruits for snacks?

[@weld_baby]

Does the saxenda weight loss drug help for metabolic syndrome?

[@davidjacksonjackson3212]

I would love to share this video and information with my family but they will not listen and are all overweight, too cleaver, know alls

[@marybaumgardner260]

Thank-You Again Soo... Very Much !!

[@jose-davidhernandez3905]

Are Chia seeds good for you? I find they take away my hunger cravingsaway. I have metabolic syndrome and working on that. Also noticed you don’t even mention exercise on keto or carnavor.

[@sornyoura6575]

I feeling good for get good metabolic . Feel better and live better.Thank program for to get good metabolic

[@michaelkposs9460]

Thanks Doc from Ohio

[@antonioruiz6827]

Great information Dr. Berry ...wanted your take on this dilemma so i have been for about last 3 months intermittent fasting every single day usually between 16-18 hours per day. I also have cut off prob 85% of my carb intake and cut out almost all the sugar I used to eat. I have lost 24 pounds which is great. However my concern is i'm a type 2 diabetic and my sugars have been running high on days when i do not take my insulin shots on about average 280-330 and this is before i eat my first meal for the day. I have been drinking 2 - 3 cups of coffee per day and usually at night which i do add sugar free liquid creamer and sugar free powered creamer and a some Stevia extract as well. I've also switched to ketchup made with Splenda instead of sugar. Do you think that the creamers are the main reason that my sugars are not under control ? Or could it be other factors as well ? I appreciate input from all who have experienced this and what you did to correct it. Thank you all in advance.

[@judipauli2130]

antonio ruiz Dr. Berry has a least a dozen Keto related videos on KZbin. They are all short & plain spoken. I can tell you based on his videos & what I’ve studied... read all your ‘sugar free’ ingredients most all of them have a high glycemic index Splenda/sucralose, Equal/aspartame, etc... these raise your blood sugar. :-( The Keto friendly sweetners are: Swerve (erythritol), 100% pure Stevia (liquid tastes better to me), Xylitol and some Monk fruit sweeteners. Switch those fake creamers for a tablespoon of HWC (Heavy Whipping Cream) instead. Best of luck on your journey to good health.

[@antonioruiz6827]

Judi Pauli good information and I started studying up on sugar free alternatives recently and found out how bad they still are for type 2 diabetics which is crazy because they advertise it as being safe for diabetic patients. I'm going to try heavy whipping cream as I have never have used it ever before and stop drinking my diet drinks flavored with splenda. Thank you for your input much appreciated!!

[@sharynberki1598]

@@judipauli2130

[@robinsonntag1027]

Hi, love your videos. They are so informative. I am a 51 yr old who has had RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 1/2 years ago. I had a 20 lb regain and started following the Keto diet 2 weeks ago. I first week I lost 7 lbs and feeling really good. Now the weight is up and down 1 or 2 lbs. just don’t know what to do. Carbs are under 20 grams a day. Fats are around 80 grams per day and protein at 50 to 60 grams. Any suggestions?

[@loiscashner6567]

Robin I am experiencing the same results, it’s really difficult to continue. I’m just hoping at some point my weight will go down and not back up. I’m not cheating and have no cravings . I am 76 don’t know if that matters but I will continue , Lord please help us both to lose the weight we need. I have discovered I have a shin bone. Lol but want a waist again.

[@susanl9109]

What is a normal fasting insulin level for a 59 year old woman? I can only find conflicting advice. Mine was 34.7, keto 19 weeks with 26 pound weight loss, no other health issues. Just trying to determine what I am shooting for!

[@teoff16]

Nice video.

[@enchanted1800]

Question, my husband and I tried to fast from 11pm until 8pm the next day with only water and coffee with half and half, we were eating dinner and and a small dish of berries for dessert with a latte. My husband started to look haggard and very low energy and I found I was eating to much at dinner as I was ravenous. We are night owls, hence the late dinners, we rise at about noon, I was a night nurse forever never got out of the habit, so anyway, I started to give us breakfast, usually 2 eggs and bacon or chicken sausage with coffee around 2pm and dinner at 9pm with the latte after dinner, are we giving the fasting time long enough to be beneficial? Also he is not over weight I am and since I've been keto-ing I've not lost much weight at all, it's extremely frustrating, a pound up and a pound down day after day. I'm thinking I need to boost my exercise, what's your opinion?

[@ellaoliveros3884]

What is the difference betweeb obesity and metabolic syndrome? Thanks

[@Zainphotography]

I think i have metabolic syndrome. I am not huge by any means. My belly has gone really big. it looks unhealthy and abnormal. My GP thinks its just that i sit and don't exercise but honestly none of colleagues look like what i look.

[@estherstone4860]

I’ve been on a zero carb diet for months with no results. So I’ve added intermittent dieting. I’m on a 16/8 regiment now. I am probably in an inflamed state still because of the death of my son. So it may take a while to see some results.

[@lharestad6804]

what abut grapeseed oil? My husband thinks it is good.

[@sunkat76]

no stay away from that inflammatory oil. choose avocado oil or melted butter

[@rosethorns1893]

Okay so everyone keeps saying that we need a good nights sleep and they give suggestions for sleeping as if we’re purposely staying awake or waking up several times a night. Nobody does that on purpose. Why does no one ever address the cortisol spikes that happen off cycle? How do we address that? I’m sorry but I keep looking and I’ve been looking for years and everything I’ve found just barely touches the surface of the issue. I look into Cushing syndrome or adrenal fatigue etc. Their suggestions tend to raise insulin for someone that has high insulin resistance or triggers problems with Hashimotos. Please doctor…can you make a video that addresses sleeplessness under these circumstances? I sure hope you read this. I’m carnivore and have a BMI of 26.6. I’m still dropping weight, although very slowly and I’m exhausted all the time. I’m also doing intermittent fasting with OMAD. My stomach has shrunk and I can’t eat that much so I’ve been supplementing with vitamins, minerals etc. I don’t know what else to do.