Why Bother With Keto if Half of Americans Want Ozempic?

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[@Sparkie-Lisa]

My personal goal is to get OFF medications. I'd much rather eat keto to live than live to eat!!❤

[@ArchStanton9]

It can be done! My A1C was 12.8, and I've been at 5.0-5.2 and off all meda for nearly 4 years. My doc even removed my diagnosis. I saw a PA today and he was stunned that I wasn't on any meds. Keep it up!

[@jonsmith527]

100% agree

[@sandrainontario6710]

I appreciate so much your honesty 😊. And I haven't been on keto for months but I still love to watch y'all and I still use some of your recipes

[@Homicidalpsychojunglecat]

I have to lose weight and am diabetic. My doctor wants me to take ozempic. I do not want to take it because of side effects.

[@4lb280]

@@Homicidalpsychojunglecat Don't. Get sugar out of your diet. Get processed foods out of your diet. They are the problem. it's hard at first, but at least you can be proud that you did the work and didn't take the easy way out.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

Coming soon: “If you or a loved one have been harmed by Ozempic, you may be untitled to compensation…”

[@mamaninacooks]

I have 3 tubes of Ozempic in my frig right now that my doctor gave me and I cannot use it. I took it for 2 months and lost 35 lbs. I had to stop because it paralyzed my digestive system and I had to go to the ER twice due to severe constipation. It was scary. I’m following you two now and can so relate to you! Thank you! Been following Keto for a couple of months now and have lost 16 lbs. I want to eat this way from now on, I feel so much better. ❤

[@carolinemarie44]

I'm sure!

[@queent3343]

@@mamaninacooks How's your cholesterol?

[@queent3343]

@@mamaninacooks My husband took Monjauro and his only side effect is crazy dreams and the occasional big burp. Not all weight loss drugs are the same.

[@kellybishop7238]

Food noise is such a great description! I am usually not even hungry but the food noise is a constant struggle

[@juliabalogh9282]

My husband is a diabetic. He is on victoza, which is a daily shot. . And he is never hungry he has lots of nausea a d gas, unfortunately. ..he is off his daily insulin, but I don't know if it's worth it ?

[@loridukes7273]

Because we are the other 50%. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@brendamoore1190]

Yes, ladies. Keep doing what your doing! It does help us! Besides, you’re more entertaining!❤️

[@clairetitus6904]

I have lost weight with keto and got off of three blood pressure meds and am healthier than ever in my life. I am 70+ and plan to continue to eat in this manner. Do what works for you.

[@marilynnellsworth4300]

I am too cheap to do drugs to lose weight. I want to be happy and healthy in a natural way.

[@christinabeil5511]

I eat keto to help heal my gut… I would take ozempic in a heartbeat if my doctor would prescribe it … and remain Keto for the healing

[@christinabeil5511]

Isint it Berberine ( spelling) that’s supposed to be natural ozempic

[@lorettacarroll6015]

In addition to losing weight, my goal was to stop meds. I was on 3 diabetes meds, no more. I was on 3 blood pressures meds, down to 1 and hopefully will stop that. Unfortunately, I had Stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2020. Due to complications I had to add a med for neuropathy the drugs caused. Also, had to add a hormone therapy to prevent the cancer from coming back. But at least I am working on stopping meds that I have control over.

[@becomebrightwithin]

I don’t care about Ozempic, I’m just here you you two!

[@technicallyketo]

🥹❤️🤗

[@heathertrimboli7394]

I take ozempic because I'm a diabetic. Ozempic has never helped me lose weight. As a matter of fact, I've gained a little. It does, however, help keep my blood sugars down. I eat keto because I'm diabetic. I'm very carb sensitive. I haven't experienced any serious side affects but then I only take 1.5. Keto is still a great way of life.

[@technicallyketo]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Chrissy0325]

Omg that’s what I just said too. I also gained.

[@patd5280]

I went keto/carnivore cause I am a type 1 diabetic. I 'love' my way of eating now and I also love that I have more choices compared to before.

[@hoboonwheels9289]

The side effects are what concerns me, once you have them you might never reverse them.

[@medtech6758]

I was also on ozempic for diabetes for awhile. There certainly was no weight loss- and I was trying!

[@buckeyenative1365]

When dieticians are telling people they can consume 100 grams of carbs per day while on medication, people will never get off the medication train. I decided to take control of my health so I wont have to take pills or get injections to be "healthy".

[@lesliebooth2833]

Oh I couldn’t agree more! I have had the same doc for 25+ years and I love the guy but I am currently taking 14-17 pills a day😮 (diabetes, high BP, A-fib, chronic pain, etc etc etc!!!) and when he prescribed the “O” pen I realized no matter what he says, my health is really ALL up to me and always has been! I am back on the keto/carni train!! It is in my mind the ONLY truly safe way to overcome all these health issues, number one of which in my case of course is weight! I still love the guy, but I don’t trust the “establishment” anymore.

[@barbarastevens6464]

As someone who takes munjaro, it has helped me with the food cravings. My insurance is covering it for now. I am also keto under my MD’s supervision. I have obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. With this help I have lost 85 pounds. I plan to live keto for the rest of my life.

[@racheliselin750]

I find on the longer I am on keto less I crave.

[@gr8gardn]

If I have junky food for a day or two it is amazing how quickly the “food parade” starts marching through my head! The focus is on what to eat next, not hunger. As soon as I am back on track, the “food parade” disappears and I feel physically, emotionally and mentally relieved. Keto just feels good & steady to me. Food stays in its proper place and doesn’t dominate my life.

[@janellenosal6158]

I was on Keto for awhile and lost weight, but my A1C still showed that I was type 2. My doctor had me try Mounjaro. It has been a miracle for me. I am down 70 pounds and have maintained for 9 months with a low carb diet. I struggled for years with my weight. I feel like this was a gift to myself and I’m motivated now to stay healthy and not try to lose anymore weight. It’s a tool. I wouldn’t want to be on it forever. The side effects are not great. This is just my experience. ❤

[@yensounta6501]

thank you for sharing! how long have you been on it and i'd be interested to know the plant to get off? I'm on the same boat.

[@sweetrouble420]

I would never touch that stuff! I would rather lose weight naturally.

[@sallywerkmeister5192]

I agree 100% - when you eliminate sugar and carbs from your diet, you stop craving them naturally. There are no studies on the long term effects of these drugs, and to keep the weight off, you would be on them for life. You guys are doing such great work helping people to see you can still enjoy eating while keeping on track. Keep up the good work - it's much appreciated!!!

[@VintageDiscoveries]

i’m on ozempic lost over 100 lbs no side effects but I have always been keto while being on ozempic , it helps really helps .

[@technicallyketo]

Thanks for sharing, congratulations!

[@katherinelane299]

Never under estimate the power of emotions when it come to weight lose. When I was 36 I went on the Atkin's diet. I followed it to the letter. I discovered that when I exceeded 20 grams of carbs I went out of ketosis. I lost 100 lbs. in a year and kept it off for over 20 years. I gave up processed sugar completely. Not a processed flour. Then within less than a 2 year span my father died, my mother died, I married and divorced and, oh yes, I gave up a 2 to 3 pack a day smoking habit. During that time I gained all of my weight plus some. Now, I am back on a high protein low carb life style and am losing weight. The first thing I did was rid my house of flour and all related products. It has taken me 2 years to loose about 45 pounds and that is okay. I feel so much better (aside from my knees and COPD ). I am happy with this. Occasionally when I eat out I will have a burger and fries or pizza but I have NOY eaten granulated sugar in 47 years. Junk food is not showing the profit it used to because maybe people are a bit smarter now and have at least cut back on it. Love watching you girls and enjoy many of your dishes.

[@ohi74]

I just got OFF every medication i was on due to a HFLC diet. Your videos have helped. I do not want to be a life long medical patient... this is what ozempic makes you.

[@kellyt5341]

💯

[@samboandthemasonator]

I watched alot of stuff that said it makes your natural 'not hungry' hormone lazy after awhile, so when u get off it your just turn into a hungry hungry hippo non stop. Not sure how long that lasts but I don't want that 😮

[@kathyhigh1217]

The reason that I went keto was to reverse T2D. It works! I have friends who take Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, and have had weight loss surgery. They all have had so many side effects, etc. I didn't want to take even metformin. The mental food chatter plagues me but I can do this. This is so much better for my wallet, my body, and my life. The two of you help me persevere; Thanks!

[@Clarky1951]

There is no such thing as “reversing” diabetes. You can put diabetes in remission. Once you’ve pancreas has been affected by diabetes, it’s there forever. Diabetes unfortunately is a progressive disease. I’m glad you’re in remission, but illness, age and other factors may eventually at some point raise your A1c to diabetic levels again.

[@Poecilia1963]

@@Clarky1951 Is there research to show that those things raise the A1C for those in remission? I'm not diabetic but I follow Dr. Eric Westman, who has been using a keto diet to help diabetics put their diabetes into remission for over 20 years and I haven't seen him mention that. I know stress (including illness) can raise glucose, so the keto treatment should also include things like stress management, but it would be interesting to learn more about (very) long term results for those in remission.

[@kellylappin5944]

Congratulations!

[@corriesites2431]

Same for me. I didn't want to take metformi, and my a1c has been below 5 for 3 years on keto.

[@francisvlatko2834]

@@Clarky1951 I think you are confusing T1D and T2D. You most certainly can reverse Type 2 diabetes as it is caused by a chronic carbohydrate toxicity. You eat yourself into the disease by becoming insulin resistant. Type 1 diabetes is caused when your pancreas is damaged and stops making insulin. Two very different disease's. T1D is much more serious because it's acute. You need immediate action when you go hypoglycemic. Something people suffering T1D can face daily. T2D kills you very slowly by glycating your whole body over a lifetime for some.

[@annieplourde1110]

There are SO MANY benefits to eating a ketogenic diet beyond weight loss. More and more well-designed scientific studies are demonstrating some of the benefits. We're only scratching the surface. Personally, I would much prefer not to have to be dependent on *any* type of medication for the rest of my life. Love you two! Hope you are doing well.

[@MsDee_777]

Totally agree 👍

[@ironrose888]

Me too! I don’t like taking meds. 😢

[@bevstaats]

When I was following Weight Watchers, all I thought about was food! What am I going to eat for…whatever meal or snack. On Keto, I am not hungry and don’t think about food. I only have keto food in my house. I know if I buy chips, ice cream or cookies, I will eat them.

[@hosephine1]

Same experience here. I obsessed over food and the scale number on WW. Keto has freed me in so many ways.

[@deeseiffer]

No ozempic here and don't see it in my future. Just a Ketovore diet for the last 3 years and feel great. 2023 was a similarly sucky year - my mom and my dog died. I ate my feelings. Came to realize I hate fasting. At 66, not doing that anymore. You are both still grieving your dad (I'm so sorry. 💔) and seem to be looking for what's next in your lives. As an old lady, may I offer advice? Keep putting one foot in front of the other. Your next steps will reveal themselves. It might be KZbin. It might be something completely different. Give yourselves grace and kindness while you wait. Focusing on a clean keto diet is a wonderful component of that. ❤

[@YamatoForever]

The key is teaching children how to eat. Make it a required class in school. Most of us are stuck with what our parents buy. My mother was a cereal/donuts for breakfast and pasta/rice for dinner. So her 3 kids ended up obese. And now we have to suffer through trying to lose weight. I've lost over 125 pounds and still have more to go.

[@ellenyoungling8336]

I agree. I’ve noticed moms following their young kids around with little bags of goldfish and fruit roll ups, like it’s so important to never let a kid get hungry. One school has two “snack breaks”, instead of recess. Every commercial has some giant burger or chocolate concoction, food noise doesn’t always come naturally, it’s played for us by advertising demons.

[@pkirkey6932]

Kudos to you for identifying some of the culprits and kudos for shedding 125 pounds.I’m beginning to appreciate my own mother’s no snacks rule. If we whined for snacks, we were told to have a glass of water and wait until dinner. There was no snack food in the house. She was slim her entire life.

[@LilyBean82]

I agree! Nutrition education needs to be a fundamental part of schooling.

[@hosephine1]

Nutrition education doesn’t work on children who are subject to what parents buy. I was taught the evils of smoking. My sister and I tried to convince our parents to stop so that We weren’t affected. They continued into their 50’s. I had nutrition education. I got fatter. Who is teaching it? Who is paying for the program (also who designed it).

[@brendamckinley4451]

Thank you for this video! I'm right on the same page with you. Gain loss yo yo. Keto has made me feel healthier. I'm 67 and retired. Love being healthy enough to garden, go camping and ride my horses. I lost 60 lbs in 2016. Was within 5 lbs of my goal weight. Thought a little ice cream would be okay. Nope. Went from a few bites to a whole carton. Gained it all back in 2018. Taken me until now 2024 to get ahold on these cravings and stay on track. 25 lbs down now. 30 to go. But watching you girls go through the same stuff as me (and my sister) really helps me stay on track. And you are 100% right on getting a hobby. Never realized how my whole life revolved around what I was going to eat next. Thank you. Keep it up. We love all your content on both channels!

[@pooheadlou]

You know you can make keto friendly IceCream. So do that, also you can buy keto IceCream. You can do it!

[@miabclothingketo1919]

@pooheadlou you are absolutely correct. I bought a Ninja Creami in Sept & love it. I never used to eat ice cream b4, but now I have it 3-4x week. So many great keto recipes. Even just fresh berries & almond, coconut or milkadamia & a little keto friendly sweetner & your good to go. I like to add protein powder to add protein and make it filling 😊

[@APopovich-wt9ov]

As someone who has battled my appetite my entire life (64 years) I’ve found Ozempic to help me tremendously! I’ve also found it helped me make better decisions at the grocery store! Being obese nearly my entire life, I’ve found it helps me make better decisions and focus on things other than food! PS: I’ve lost ~40lbs since starting it in October. Including the 27 lbs. lost since starting keto in March.

[@technicallyketo]

Thank you for sharing! Love hearing about your experience!

[@jimgans8249]

Great episode. For me, food noise is a euphemism for withdrawals from addictive sugar and excess carbs. When I snack too often & eat too many strawberries, the cravings return and scream at my brain.

[@jgm3946]

My husband has always said he eats to live versus living to eat. I, on the other hand, have spent a lifetime living to eat. Ketovore has saved me. I so appreciate your personal comments and insights.

[@brendacooper8905]

I’m 72 and I wouldn’t want to get on meds if you can do it naturally. Besides I enjoy watching you guys make things in the kitchen. I don’t think you have to even be concerned. You have a very strong following. ❤️Grandma Brenda

[@goryann5327]

I never understood why people take that drug to loose weight, I won't take it not even for free because after all that is a drug that will damage the body anyway. All we need is a little will power to keep a keto/low carb diet to loose weight without poisoning our bodies. Love the way you both are, because you're not trying to impressed anybody, just acting like two normal people that is taking life with the ups and down. Love you guys❤❤

[@laurakay777]

We all need to eat. The people who take medicine to lose weight hopefully will be eating keto.

[@tacosaurus317]

Keto helped me lose more than 150lbs and I’m trying to get off the medication I am on so I don’t want to add any new medications. I will never even remotely consider ozempic. Keto for life!

[@JennWatson]

I love how I feel on keto with intermittent fasting!!! I don't want to take any medications! ❤❤ I love you two

[@jospleth2713]

For me, it's not the food noise, it's the stress. When I'm under stress, I find myself wanting to eat even if I am not hungry. And what I want to eat is not keto food.

[@flutini1]

When you talk about "when I was young, didn't care about possible side effects" reminds me of the days of Phen Phen. Never took it myself but, remember my sister-in-law (having used it for weight loss) later saying "if I had only known..."

[@GrahamandMatthew]

Reducing carbs to lose weight goes back at least to 1862 with William Banting who published a pamphlet on the subject.

[@RhodeToPrepping]

Injecting anything into your body will always have some unexpected consequence. I can’t think of a single instance where that is not true.

[@judigood3358]

I think you nailed it with the term food noise! I'm so tired of the food noise. I think you're right too that getting hobbies and keeping busy would really help.

[@DLynne222]

I've spent 50 YEARS!! Over 50 years of my life dieting. Much of that time I've been 100lbs or more overweight! I have been doing low carb for 2 decades. I've been doing Keto for 3 years. I've also used IF and extended fasting. Through the years, I've lost many, many pounds, but it always comes back bringing more with it! Now, I'm also using semaglutide to help me control cravings, and lose weight, but I'm still Keto and will be fore life. I'm down over 50 lbs so far. I could not, did not, succeed with Keto alone. I'm writing this to say it doesn't have to be either/or. It's ok to use semaglutide and to be Keto. I pray I don't have to use semaglutide forever. I don't plan to. But for once in my life I would so very much love to get to a "normal" weight and learn how to stay there for at least some small portion of my ENTIRE LIFE!!! One year. One year of close to ideal weight and maybe I can stay there. I've never gotten to a "maintenance" weight level and that's my goal, to get there and stay there for one year. But I also know it's not only about eating. It's the entire health process, which includes exercise and strength training, and staying active physically and mentally. So don't give up on Keto and don't fall for the trap of thinking the medication has to be forever. It's about changing our bodies. And for some of us first we have to get the weight off. But, hopefully along the way y'all can work on helping people figure out how to keep it off through low carb, high protein, Keto. I believe high protein is the key. High protein, good fat and very low carb, and controlled daily totals of each.

[@tracym.worley3214]

I think Keto/low carb is key to long term success with GLP1 meds. Behavior change is needed for long term success.

[@jenny395791]

I was taking Ozempic for a little while. I constantly felt nauseous on it, and I psychologically missed eating food. I was worried I'd end up with nutritional deficiencies, so I gave Ozempic up eventually. I now enjoy a meat based diet with very little carbohydrate. I feel nourished and I'm losing weight too. I'm not against Ozempic, it just isn't for me!

[@technicallyketo]

Thanks for sharing your experience Jenny!

[@lorettacarroll6015]

My mom grew up extremely poor so she made sure all of us kids were fed a little too well. Me in particular because I was the baby she almost lost after birth. The doctors didn't expect me to live so they sent me home to die. They told her if I would nurse then feed me as much as she could. Problem was she really didn't stop that after I survived. There are pictures of me when I was 3 and I was so chunky compared to my brothers and sisters. Then I hit puberty at 9 and I gained weight and didn't stop. I ended up 355 lbs. Went Keto and added fasting. I am 155 lbs and have been for 2 years now. My goal was to come off meds and I no longer take any diabetes meds.

[@libbymelton1567]

You ladies are absolutely right on all points!❤

[@razorcatshark3223]

As someone beholden *for life* to health care corporations due to prescriptions for chronic medical conditions, I will continue to pursue diet and exercise options that are within my sole control!

[@lesliehackney7519]

I have lost over 80 in the past two years but have been on a plateau for a little while now and my doctor actually asked me if I wanted to try Ozempic. I told him no, I will get past the plateau eventually. But the main thing is, I have not been doing Keto, just mostly low carb and sticking to a certain calorie intake. I have used it as a guideline. It has worked for me. I love your videos. They do help me and you two are so entertaining!

[@lindab8563]

I have just started low carb but so confused. How many carbs a day do you have and what is your calorie intake for a day? Thank you!

[@lesliehackney7519]

@@lindab8563 I try to keep it under 50 carbs a day and 1200 cal. Sometimes I do less and sometimes the carbs get a little higher. The cal intake seldom goes over 1200. I don't restrict myself too much. I don't have a sweet tooth so cutting out sugar is not a problem for me but the breads and pasta are. I just don't buy them. Good luck, I hope you find what works for you.

[@nancyj9892]

In my personal opinion, if Ozempic really does help people, they still will have to eat Keto, or just lower carb eating, to maintain. I did the other diet med Fen-phen back in the 80s, and now I have heart issues. That's the scary part of 'new' meds to try. Not sure i would again. And besides, I watch y'all cause ur sweet, cute, and hilarious! Plus, you give everybody help! Love from Tennessee

[@dogwalker338]

I will never take Ozempic or any drugs that I can avoid. If you watch your diet and eat healthy, there is less need for many drugs that people think they “need”…. In my opinion.

[@jeanetteElizabeth61]

being a food addict I love the release from food noise I get from a Keto/carnivore diet. I still have noise but I have tools to deal with it now thanks to influencers such as yourselves who bring me interesting food choices that perhaps I would not have tried on my own. My best day on Keto/Carnivore is far better then my worst day on a SAD diet. I would be afraid the food noise would get so loud if I tried Ozempic and then went off of it.

[@susanulrich3965]

I don't think you need to worry about your podcast. I watch and I'm doing WW. I've lost quite a bit and have been on this program for several months but it's slowed to nearly a stop and I've been thinking about switching to Keto to shake things up a bit. I have found so much inspiration from you girls and I love your sense of humor. I've been researching Keto and thinking it might suit both me and my husband where WW doesn't suit him at all so as is, I cook and shop for two diets. For me, Ozempic is out. I want to reduce drugs in my life rather than increase them. Keep up the good work. I'm a new subscriber but I'm here to stay.

[@jeepssnow9506]

Good on you for perseverance! Some say ‘Keto’s so restrictive!’ It’s NOT! Not as many dietary restrictions as many diets. Wide selection of great foods-just not the carby ones. I went cold turkey 7/18 and did well for five years. Never hungry!!!Fell way off the wagon in 10/23 & had a hard time getting back on, kicking my carb addiction. Finally did it last month. The weight is just falling off while my goal of getting my A1c back down is my main goal, but I need the weight off as well. So I do see again & know now-you CAN ‘kill 2 birds with one stone’. My energy is coming back as well!! 🤗

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

I have been a lifetime WW member for decades. Weigh in once a month. Five years ago, I switchedto low carb to avoid diabetes. That pre diabetes diagnosis cganged the way i eat. That bowl of fruit a day was zero points, but full of fruit sugar!! I dropped about 15 pounds quickly, even though i was at goal for WW. I do the virtual meetings for support, but their diet doesn’t work for some people. By the way, the AMA says that 30% of prediabetics become diabetics within 5 years unless they change their diet! I just passed the five year mark. So the WW support is good, but I have major disagreement with the diet. I mean, really, bananas really have a lot of fruit sugar. Wait to see how you can’t eat a banana very often I am low-carb keto! I think they added bananas to the Weight Watchers world because of pressure from members.

[@kathyanderson9256]

I’m more skeptical of medication/ doctors following the past few years. I prefer to try the more natural approach. Keto has been a very do-able lifestyle for me. I love your videos, your honesty is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing

[@karenalbery2773]

Food noise, that's exactly it. I let food noise win for a whole year even though I am 6 years into keto and a firm believer in a keto lifestyle. The food noise around me, mostly from my junkaholic husband and always snacking kids, overwhelmed me and I gave in time after time even though I had been so successful for years on a strick keto plan. I lost over 80 pounds, and had 3 textbook healthy pregnancies which I was told would not be possible and then i let the disappointment of gaining back about 10 pounds spiral me into a year of depression and giving in to food noise. I am so disgusted by what I did to myself and the thinking I gave in to, but I am back on track now. Fight the food noise. Don't do what I did.

[@annieplourde1110]

🤣Lawn in a bowl - that's how I felt when I tried wheat grass many years ago!!

[@technicallyketo]

I felt the same about matcha but it grew on me 😂

[@seeking.harmony]

I don’t like using any prescription drugs. But that’s just me. 🤨

[@dagnolia6004]

me either, but some people will die without medical intervention.

[@Valerie654]

I chose Keto and am very happy being on it. I have now gotten to the point where a lot of carbs taste foreign to me and I actually dislike those foods now. Sarah your statement about eating to live is 100 percent spot on. I can’t see myself ever taking Ozempic.

[@adorableadornments1101]

Dr. Eric Westman just did a video about this. He said if you want to take Ozempic, you still need to eat keto, before, during or after use. People are also using Ozempic in order to eat whatever they want and they are not learning really healthy eating habits. They will regain the weight and more if you don't stay on the drug, or eat keto.

[@StephanieWatson]

I'm not keto, and I still watch every video. I bet lots of folks watch cooking and eating videos whether they're keto or whatever even if they're using Ozempic. People love to look at food even if they're not eating it.

[@jilbertb]

It costs under $2 to produce Ozempic and $3 for the packaging. Why people are paying $1000 for it, in incredible.

[@truthinthefaceoftyranny]

I think it is a corrupt way to take advantage of the obese & hormonally challenged. Big Pharma is relying on their cash cow medications.

[@elizabethpalumbo6516]

Good old corporate greed!

[@laperlenoir]

Ozempic seems to have side effects that I’m not willing to risk, plus there is no way I’m injecting myself or pay $1k a month for it. Fen-Phen worked so well eliminating food noise for me. Food wasn’t on my radar. I ate keto and had none of the health problems some experienced. My doctor did put me through a battery of test to ensure I would be a good candidate with no underlying issues. Not staying keto after losing weight was my mistake.

[@susanulrich3965]

Fen-Phen worked miracles for me but I've paid for them with a heart problem.

[@brendamoore1190]

I read an article a while back that stated research showed that people would rather just take the easy way out rather than make a lifestyle change. That’s the culture we live in right now. Personally I’d rather make a change, my way.

[@HollieAyne]

This is 100% not the easy way out. It still takes diet and exercise. This is just a tool that can help those with the disease of obesity.

[@JoanEB]

I took Trulicity for 10 years for pre-diabetes. I was forced off earlier this year by the shortage created by the demand for the glp-1 drugs for weight loss. When I initially began (at that time it was Byetta) I lost about 60 pounds between the drug and Weight Watchers. Over the next few years WW stopped working because they kept changing the program every year and the drug became ineffective for keeping my weight down. I continued to take it (insurance made me switch to Trulicity) because it was very effective at controlling my A1c. When Trulicity became unavailable I had already embarked on a keto diet so when it was available again I refused it and continue to control my blood glucose this way. Also, wearing a continuous blood glucose monitor has been very helpful in identifying foods I tolerate well and those I don't.

[@christineo215]

Your honesty is appreciated along with your approach to making different keto recipes. I'll keep watching your content no matter the road I take for weight loss. Keep up the great work!

[@DonnaKWeaverAuthor]

I love the term "food noise." Says it all!

[@Marmeeseven]

I completely relate to the non alcoholic beer analogy. Carbs make me want more and more and more. Keto doesn’t. I get satisfied and food isn’t the campaigns of my life.

[@terikim4824]

For me personally, I did need to take medication to help control my diabetes and weight because I couldn’t do it by myself. My body just would not give up the weight. However, I have used Ozempic and now MounJaro to help me get rid of the food noise, and I have been living a Keto lifestyle for 3 years. I have used the meds as tool, not a lifestyle and keto is now my lifestyle. So, I do t think it is one or the other for everyone. I have worked very hard to lose 110lbs and I work hard every day to maintain and stay healthy. If I have to use the meds in conjunction with keto, then I am willing to do that because it is what my body needs. I hope to not need meds eventually and I have cut out more than half of the medications I used to take . Anyway, this is a great conversation to have. But for some of us it is not so black and white. 🤷‍♀️

[@jessiep2931]

Great video! I enjoy the keto food I eat. I have more energy and better health when I follow this lifestyle. One thing I have to remember when the food chatter happens is that it is just food. It’s not my primary source of entertainment or a hobby or a pleasure. It is just food.

[@kcloveonaleash]

Keto is a healthy curative lifestyle eating plan! I realized my sinusitis, back pain and other stuff disappeared after 6 months-zero refined sugar🎉.... More importantly --- both you girls hair is 💯🎉❤🫶🏼😘👍🏼

[@nadinemendoza7675]

My reason ffor starting keto was to REDUCE medications. after being diabetic for 30 years I have lowered meds and also lost 60 lbs, lowered my cholesterol and inflamación frim RH. Thank you for your show👍🏼‼️

[@psalm25c]

you girls are absolutely amazing,! I feel so much better when I'm eating keto! My daughter and I are looking into keto for mental illness like schizophrenia and bipolar people are having amazing success !

[@lisaanderson8054]

I always feel so much better eating protein and veg. I'm really worried about Ozempic. Not for me.

[@sharonrich7414]

Yes, I agree that “food chatter” is a powerful drive. Enjoy your channel very much!

[@mercyt2828]

People will try anything you cannot blame them. It is hard to loose weight on your own. I was trying during the Pandemic loosing the same 5 pounds for over years. Very discouraging! But after a 6 months break and gaining an additional 10 pounds I did Keto with IF. That helped w the Food Noise for me. Lost 42 pounds. Trying to maintain it off but gained another 5 pounds in March and having a hard time loosing it. Your videos help me feel NOT ALONE. Prefer non med methods in my journey.

[@Demetra825]

Because insurance won’t cover it, can’t afford out of pocket and most pharmacies are out of stock.

[@Challway]

Ok. I love you two but I need to tell you I have been taking Ozempic for 8 months . not for losing weight- that is a side effect! I have type 2 diabetes and when I started Ozempic ( and changed my diet) my A1C went down below 5.8. Which is great! I did lose 50 lbs , and I had no other side effects. I am 72 yrs old

[@user-wx9kh7py6x]

I was on Ozempic for my diabetes. All it did was lower my A1C and controlled my sugar levels, didn't stop the craving of foods or I didn't lose any weight on Ozempic. I started Keto and exercise and I naturally lost 115 pounds and got off all my insulin medications. I really enjoy living with not having to take medications! I don't have any food cravings when I am doing keto. Keep up your keto videos!

[@eileenharris2855]

I'm not keto, though I've tried it, and while I think it has its place, everyone's body is different and different bodies thrive on different foods. If Ozempic takes over, it could affect all "diet/food lifestyle" channels. Let's hope that doesn't happen! I'm whole food plant based and thrive on carbs and plant protein. My daughter-in-law thrives on keto. I like both of your channels and watch them regularly. You are both informative and entertaining. Keep it up!😘

[@terriecross7672]

I went on Zepbound, which is trizepitide for one month. Frankly, that was all I could afford and will not be able to afford to take it. It worked great got rid of the food chatter. Didn’t really care about eating that much. So since I couldn’t afford to stay on it, I went to the compounded Semaglutide, which is I think the same thing as Ozempic. The compounded version doesn’t work as well as the other and I still need to be on a food plan. I find I have to watch what I eat. I have to eat healthier. You can override the feelings of not wanting to eat and you can eat if you want to eat. You still need to be healthy and keto is one of those healthy things so I don’t think keto’s gonna go away, because you still need to be on a healthy food plan that works for you as an individual.

[@maryschafer8837]

I think the economy is also impacting food purchases as people are having to cut back and "junk food" is the first thing to go.

[@debjansing7193]

First, chin up- keto is necessary for weight loss. I currently take Zepbound for weight loss. The drug is not intended to be used indefinitely according to my internist and my insurance pharmacist. Also, a keto or Mediterranean diet is encouraged to be followed while you are on the medication. I’ve followed keto for 8 years. I lost 46 lbs with keto and an additional 32 lbs with Zepbound. The keto will continue to keep me in maintenance. You have to maintain a high protein low carb diet to maintain the weight loss. I’ll keep watching because I love the recipes and I am keto for life.

[@leeojascastro711]

Thank you for your honesty, love your videos!

[@vegascharles]

I'm not a keto person. I do one meal a day. But I love your message here, that people managing their weight and want ozempic-like results(turning off food noise. How it would be better to do that with out the drug. Fasting does this for me

[@rainrabbit9209]

Glad you are talking about it.

[@bertha8461]

I started keto a few years ago and lost 50 lbs. I stopped and I gained it back just like you said if you stop something you’re gonna gain the weight back. My insurance won’t pay for Ozempic so I’m back on keto and I’m very happy. I know what to do on keto. It’s the only thing that has ever worked for me and I’ve done a lot of diets. Please continue to make your content. I love it and it helps me stay on keto. Thank you. ❤

[@nekocharms2135]

Thanks for your honest opinions, guys! I appreciate it a lot. This is why I keep coming back to your channels! ☺

[@mmclem1112]

I am taking Zepbound .I am Doing Keto on it best of both worlds.

[@heathergoodridge6261]

You both are great!!! So open-minded and relatable... lawn in a bowl!!! Hilarious!! Thanks for the great videos and content❤

[@technicallyketo]

❤️❤️

[@DeborahCovarrubias]

Good info thanks gals

[@realpdm]

One of the reasons I'm drawn to your channel is that in your videos you share some fun ideas about how to bring the joy back to eating. I can eat keto and as you say after a while the food is good but I'm mostly eating to not be hungry. It is nice to have that hit of enjoyment back by trying something that is fresh, unique, and yummy that you guys come up with or highlight on your channel. Thank you both for making this path more fun.

[@themeansheets1279]

Such a great podcast. Thank you ladies!

[@technicallyketo]

Thanks for watching!!

[@sherrymacomber7772]

Thanks ladies😊

[@erinsphone5562]

The food noise. Yes. That is the key.

[@robynhess2014]

I am on Ozempic and the diet I was given to follow is basically keto. Ideally once Ive lost the weight I plan to stay on keto. I love your channel!

[@stacybryant8983]

OMG, your story definitely resonates. I think I did Weight Watchers for the first time in HS, and then I did it about 3 more times later in life, plus redux and phen-phen (prescription diet pills from the 90's), NutriSystem, etc. etc, etc. I have also been off and on Keto several times during the past 5 or so years. I am currently trying to get back on track. I lost 50lbs, and sadly, I have re-gained 30 of them this year. You are so right, it's the thoughts about food that never leave. Any time of extreme stress, sadness, happiness, excitement, on and on and on revolves around food. I have thought about Ozempic, but the fear of side effects and mostly the cost keep me from moving forward. I have been hearing a lot about Bermerine (some call it, nature's Ozempic), which is a supplement. I was wondering if you have heard of it, or heard of anyone having success with it. Thank you for being so real and vulnerable on your channels. It really helps to feel that others face the same struggles.

[@alethiablanchard]

I don't like talking medications, and I don't take anything now and would like to keep it that way. I would rather be fat if I have to take it. I will get there one day. Keto isn't that much different than the Atkins diet. We are gonna follow you.

[@msshepherd3666]

You girls have been a real inspiration to me and so many others! Food noise is very real, right up there with other addictions.

[@technicallyketo]

❤️❤️

[@spudkin01]

It is comforting to know I am not alone with the food chatter in my head! Love your channel!!!

[@Brocollipy]

Love you guys. I'm new to the channels. Did keto in the past and now just try to eat "normal" but every now and then I need to make sure I'm not over doing the carbs so find keto recipes useful. You're content is great for this because you present all the info and a wide range of recipes that will suit a lot of people.

[@conniejoosten4627]

Great info Ladies. I really appreciate real life circumstances

[@evastanton4727]

I hear you, I’m not entertained by food any longer and that is freedom. I feel so good after I eat my protein and a little veg and don’t think about food. I started last June and gave up sugar, progressed to keto and lost weight and then progressed to ketovore which is now my lifestyle and not a diet. Love your talks and antics, you make so much sense and I say thanks.

[@claremacdonald3261]

I am 63, have Type 2 diabetes, and have lost and gained through dietary/lifestyle change many times in my life. My goal is to reduce my insulin resistance. I eat mostly protein and fat and very low carbs, very little added sugar (I do love ketchup on my burgers). I was on ozempic and then mounjaro before recommitting to cleaning up my diet in September. They made no difference when I was eating a "standard" diet with sugar and carbs. But when I changed to the way I know helps with insulin resistance, and also stayed on Mounjaro, I've gotten my a1c down to 5 (from 9.4). I feel I am behaving identically to the way I do when I eat to diet & control sugars - but the Mounjaro takes the edge off so that it feels less like being on the edge of impossible. I lose food noise just with the type of diet I'm eating, but with the mounjaro it feels a bit more stable. I'm grateful. I'm older, so "rest of my life" doesn't bother me, plus the fact that new medications using this kind of approach are being developed every day. I imagine I may well be taking a different medication as things develop.

[@kayrose3855]

Thankyou a million times. For this new discussion format. You two are high on my list on KZbin 😊

[@1corinthians-138]

I personally wouldn't take it because it's fairly new and long term use side effects are still unknown. Don't want to be dependent on it either.