Why Do Low Carb Diets Work For Weight Loss? Here are 4 reasons!

[@mannypatino2081]

I cut my carbs out almost entirely 4 months ago and started hitting the gym hard. Lost about 20lbs and looking better than ever! Def works

[@Francesca_CactusBlossom]

Good job!

[@rahibmiah]

Thing is how to maintain that? Like staying away from carbs that long ... for example how would I go about doing the same especially being from a south Asian background where the diet consists rice, rotis etc with curry 🤣🙈

[@Francesca_CactusBlossom]

@@rahibmiah Hi, there's plenty of low-carb substitutes in the ketogenic diet. Substitute for rice: cauliflower. You'll find many recipes for keto bread, flatbread and rotis. I'm Italian and our diet is based on pasta, pizza and fruits: if I could do it, then you can do it too! This is my 4th year on keto and OMAD.

[@hmdz150]

I have done it… and couldn’t keep with it. It was on my mind. Low insulin levels disrupted my sleep patterns and made me depressed. We sometimes need a little insulin for tryptophan to be forced into the brain

[@Youtuber1045]

@@hmdz150 I agree. I’ve consistently lost weight on low carb, but my energy levels are so depleted and I feel so exhausted every hour of the day. And vice versa, the more carbs I eat the heavier and more tired I feel. My mood was also all over the place recently, and I couldn’t fight my desire to eat some carbs. Though I lost weight low carb, I couldn’t find myself getting bigger in terms of muscle like I had wanted to, and my strength remained fairly stagnant in the gym. Though I still remain a proponent for the diet as it has very clearly worked for a lot of folks

[@dusanmarincic686]

I was always generally tired. Flabby after eating, it would often make me dizzy. Now with this new diet, I'm fresh and less hungry. My life is now enriched and energized. My intelligence is now brighter and calmer. Thank you for your advice and whiteness, I am very grateful

[@annettecopas8126]

Your videos are soo helpful, thank you.

[@to6955]

Love the whiteness

[@darylaarons6625]

Your explanation of how hormones work in our body was well done. Too many people focus too much on just calories. I’m on a low carb diet (keto) and do intermittent fasting as well, and I am blown away with the positive effects it’s had on my mind and body. Yes, the weight loss is welcome, but I am pleasantly surprised that my arthritis has all but gone away. It’s so nice to be able to walk pain free again and I just want to share this magic secret with everyone.

[@qazirashid5059]

Hey Daryl, it's my 4th day on keto and I'm strictly following it. But the problem is that I'm now totally fatigued, severe headache and pain in allover my body. I desperately need your suggestion what should I do to overcome this keto flu. Please help me as u have experienced it already.

[@livrule2004]

Be careful though, most nutritionist don’t recommend people to do keto more than 6 months at a time because it can cause problems if you do it for too long.

[@dianamorales7335]

Wow that's amazing!!

[@livrule2004]

The more carbs that you consume, the more insulin your body has to create to break it down, which usually results in your body having to hold onto more fat. The less carbs you eat in a day, the less insulin your body has to produce which results in the LESS amount of fat your body needs to hold onto. I learned this in Diabetic Ed when I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Things like sugary foods/drinks or high-carb foods creates a spike in your insulin which also makes you feel like you’re still hungry which can result in Binge Eating; which is an eating disorder.

[@carolesmith755]

This really is a « Way of life » and not a short term weight loss diet. I have been doing this for 4 weeks now, and have lost 4 kilos! It was so easy compared to the calorie restricted diets I had always followed before. And the 16/8 fasting works brilliantly for me. I’m truly amazed, and only wish I had known all these concepts sooner!

[@anteandrijanic6926]

From personal experience I have learned that cutting the carbs and upping the protein works everytime. It has never failed me. I eat like shit when lifting weights to bulk up, pizza and ice cream mostly, then I cut the carbs out and watch the fat just disappear. Works everytime for me, very satisfying. Sure cutting the carbs can leave you feeling a little tired and drowsy sometimes, but the reward is worth the effort. I love having a 6pack. My advice is to have a 'Never give up' attitude, and to really believe in yourself.

[@kimicollier9846]

I think we should stop calling this a diet.... rather ... A Way of Life..!!

[@pamm4574]

I agree - I like to call it a way of eating which is better for me rather than 'I'm on a diet' ❤

[@ExLibris-Alys]

When I refer to it to others I say it’s an eating plan..

[@slightlyOnion]

Well, a diet is only a fancy word for the way someone eats. So no matter your lifestyle, unless your fasting, you have a diet. The word has just become synonymus with an unpleasant and temporary change in ones diet, mostly to loose weight. But I'm not here to tell you how to call it. I just thought this bit might be interesting. :D

[@ciprianvq]

Pam M exactly

[@giotphan9673]

Yeaayayyayayayaya

[@russrichard7114]

I went on a low carb and gluten free diet on 1 Aug 2020 and I lost 8kg since. I don’t feel hungry at all and i am full of energy all the time. I feel sick looking at cakes and processed foods and have zero cravings for them. Yes whatever the doctor mentioned in this video is absolutely true. Oh and I drink 5 litres of water daily. My skin is literally glowing and soft and smooth.

[@sugarhoneyicedtea-1692]

Can I ask you what meals u ate on a low carb diet and what did u cut out of ur diet?

[@russrichard7114]

@DonaArtist I try to keep my carbs to below 40grams a day. I drink at least 4 litres of water daily. It’s not an easy diet to follow but sometimes if we want clear skin, we just need to do it. My main diet consists of vegetables and tofu plus chick peas.

[@paulm1241]

@@russrichard7114 "not an easy diet to follow" ? It depends, I was never addicted to sugar so it was easy for me, moreover I find everything I'm now eating delicious. For example I often add some butter (I don't feel "guilty" anymore since I started low carb) to brocoli, cauliflower etc., this makes them so much more tasty. Next thing is that our taste adapts quickly as the turnover of taste sensor cells is relatively high, something like 6 weeks I think. Before starting low carb an 85% chocolate didn't seem sweet enough for me but now since it is the only form of sugar I eat I can hardly imagine anything sweeter.

[@floof9789]

The most underrated channel on dieting on KZbin, subscribed!

[@jentrevino3919]

I’ve been low carb eating for years to keep my weight in check as I get older. I like how you explain the process and decided to share this video on my Facebook timeline in hopes that some of my friends can start educating themselves about what their body is doing when they eat. I’ll probably binge watch a bunch of your videos lol. Thank you for making them.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks for sharing Jenny!

[@jentrevino3919]

Dr Dan Maggs absolutely!

[@laurab6180]

Under my nutritionist's guidance I went on a low carb diet. Honestly at first it was difficult and I really didn't know what to eat besides chicken breasts and broccoli. But I learned a lot of ways to cook veggies. I'm really happy with this new lifestyle!

[@tahsinthoughts]

I like your channel a lot. I discovered it this week. I've been consulting a nutritionist since November and she created a plan for me to prevent diabetes/ lose weight. Long story short it's 100g carb maximum daily with greens/ proteins filling up the rest of my food space. I've also been training with a personal trainer since last month. Anyways your content is very in line with what my nutritionist says. I've had conversations with other trainers before where they just stressed calorie deficit with anything I want within that deficit. Obviously I didn't follow that but it disappoints me to know many trainers exist that are tunnel vision with calorie deficit when it comes to people's meal plans. You have a real shot at improving this person's overall health (iin addition to just body fat %).

[@plasmichoneytrip]

I’ve been on a high carb diet almost all my life. I’d go to the gym and all and still won’t cut on carbs. Yet, I still feel bloated all the time. I finally started to go low-carb and realised that I get fuller easily with high fiber and high proteins. I have never seen my tummy smaller. I’m almost on week 4 and want to push it more as much as I can.

[@pamelakefalas8495]

I like the way you present your information...clear and knowledge dense! Thanks!

[@GBB70]

I have been Intermittent Fasting for a couple of years typically on a 19:5 or 20:4 fast to feast ratio. I love the life style and It really makes a difference in my insulin levels. But with insulin resistance sometimes our insulin levels don't always drop to the level that non-insulin resistant people's level do during the fasting period. I have found through experimenting that incorporating a low carb plan in addition to my IF has been the key to a healthier life style and weight loss. Just found your channel and subbed right away.

[@user-ql4dg1rn3s]

i thought diabetics had to eat every few jours

[@voertsek8404]

Been on a Low carb hi fat diet. Never felt better. I have lost 13 kgs in 3 months. Was not seriously overweight but needed to loose the flab around the tummy area . I go hard on organic butter , Cream , Cream cheese , Bacon with fat , Steak with fat . Veggies. Exercise regular. Drink lots of water . Not forgetting my drop of Whiskey with it . You are 100% correct dan now that I’ve been on this diet mission I am slowly starting to eat less , not crave junk foods and fast for much longer . Amazing journey thus far .Great vid keep em coming .

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks Voetsak! Love to hear stories like this!

[@reclaimingminds2811]

I started a low-carb lifestyle two weeks ago following Covid 19. During the viral infection, I could not eat anything. I have found that now i have gone back to work, I am hungrier. I am adjusting my portions and will let you know how it goes. I do not miss carbs and sugar as much as I initially thought I would and am losing my belly I am pleased to report!

[@fertilitydoc1]

Really good explanation. I'm Naturopathic Medical Doctor licensed in Arizona, US. I've always considered insulin only when dealing with Diabetics. I never put it all together as you have done in this video. I will definitely pass this one.

[@Durufle68]

As a nurse practitioner, I avoid giving insulin unless it’s absolutely dire. There are so many other good choices that will help lower the A1C and be cardioprotective for the patient. Insulin is especially troublesome when the person is overweight because it makes it worse.

[@eiffeljacques5426]

How can yoi sustain a diet without carbs for life?

[@mairwright2806]

So easy to understand. I have always struggled with dieting since I was a child and have remained overweight all my life. I am on the first month of low carb . I liked your comment in another video when you said it is a marathon not a race so the occasional lapse is ok and it appears to be manageable in that I can return to low carb without the feeling of dread of returning to a diet. Thank you

[@justinjamesreyes5103]

Mair Wright hows the diet going? Did you already lose weight?

[@nancymordenti4535]

After years of always being hungry I started intermittent fasting and low carbs on 11/17/20 and this has been a blessing. I now fast for 20 hours-eating window is 4 hours. I drink only water in between without being hungry. Thank you for all your videos and great advice. This is the greatest way of eating forever.

[@sharonquesnel2427]

Me too!!! It’s amazing

[@fernandochavez2295]

A year ago I decided to change my life style so I started a LOW carb HIGH protein life style with a 16/8 intermediate fasting and it’s changed my life I’m down 115lbs and feel fantastic it’s my life now and it’s a lifestyle I can manage from now on !!

[@anuronguha0898]

first of all congrats on your weight loss. I have a question that in a low card diet how much carbs can I eat

[@kimheadland]

@@anuronguha0898 Anuron...it is often stated that for a low carb dietary way of eating 20grams of carbs is alright. However, that is barely two slices of bread. The easiest way of thinking is to NOT eat any carbs at all. So, no potatoes, no starchy vegs (those that grown underground) no rice, no pastas, no flour and no grain...remember that sweetcorn is a grain and NOT a vegetable. Eat plenty of fats and meats and eggs and if you wish some vegetables, those that grow above the ground are best. Good luck. I lost over 50lbs since September 2020, my blood pressures are healthy and normal, my acid reflux and fibromyalgia are cured and my rising blood glucose levels are back to normal. I will never eat a carb again. Best wishes

[@brooke6300]

What does your typical meals look like?

[@sameena713]

Amazing!! Congrats on your new life!

[@JulieLeChef]

Excellent video explaining the basic science behind low-carb eating. Thank you! I just started reducing my carb intake in an effort to shed some stubborn weight and to simply feel better, and am trying to understand the changes my body is and will be going through. Very informative and easy to understand. Cheers!

[@KristensClassroom]

*FINALLY* a full explanation of why this works - thank you!

[@evangelinemancilla7541]

True! I don’t crave sugary foods and rice anymore

[@rodrigomontero8258]

I do sometimes, but it usually is because I exercised harder or prolonged my intermitent fasting 2 to 4 hours longer than usual, so it is not a random thing and then it causes no real problem.

[@alexluna1222]

@@rodrigomontero8258 hello I have a question.

[@thetruthisoutthere415]

Hello Dr Maggs, i love your uploads and have subscribed to your channel. I've been on a low carb diet for 25 days and have shed 17.5lbs. My current weight was 15st 8.5lbs and now it's 14st 5lbs (sorry but i'm old school). I am 49 years old and my height is 5ft 11inches. My BMI was bordering overweight to obese which scared me because i don't want type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol or risk of a stroke. I want to lose 50lbs for when i reach 50 years of age so it's a 50 for 50. My target is 12st. By doing the low carb diet i cannot tell you how happy i feel, inside and out. Your information is priceless and anyone considering to lose weight should try your low carb diet. It REALLY WORKS, thank you so much !

[@VickyJacksonTribute]

Really good overview here, thank you!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks for watching :)

[@cazzag8254]

I had hunger within about 2.5 to 3 hrs after eating. I used to eat breakfast as soon as I got up which was about 8am when I’d have whole meal toast, then I’d have tea and biscuits at about 10.30/11am because I felt starving, then lunch at 12.30 I’d have a tuna salad or egg mayo or similar sandwich, crisps and sometime more biscuits and another cuppa with my 2 helped sugars. Then an early tea at about 4.30, a meal that maybe included potatoes, meat n veg, or pasta like spag bol n garlic bread, then I’d have cereal or toast again at about 10pm cos I’d be starving again. I suffered with gut grumbling pain for 20 years until I went low carb about 3.5 yrs ago, I pretty much only eat 2 meals a day now but better quality nutrient dense fatty foods. I don’t feel the achy grumbling hunger pangs like I used to. I’ve never been obese despite the frequent eating, the heaviest I’ve been was 9st 13lbs (I’m 5ft 5in and was aged 49 at the time) which was just before I went low carb. I’m about 9st 3lbs now and maintain this. I feel so much better since going low carb high fat. And if I do have a heavy carb session like at Christmas I know how to reverse the damage. I started out with Eat right for your blood type approx 2015, then found Dr Eric Berg and Dr Ken Berry in late 2018, and found you about 6 months ago. So glad to see UK doctors leaning about the benefits of Keto/low carb and promoting it. Dr David Unwin is another UK doctor onboard with the benefits of low carb. Keep up the good work Doc.

[@MeredithRyncarzPhotography]

They work because it is "33 to nill". Great video and I love your explanation why the carb deficit theory is really bunked. I really think it has to do with more hormonal and insulin. I know one person who ate a fruit and veggie. He lost some weight but was so miserable because he had no fat.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks Meredith! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@stevendaniel5649]

Listening to you is so calming. It gives me affirmation that my lifestyle is on the right path. Thank you.

[@jbbevan]

I agree that high carb is a spiral problem because the more carbs you eat the more you desire to eat. Very true. It also causes cravings that do not happen in the lo-carb environment. Great video and discussion of this subject. BUT lo-carb is one issue, but what restrictions should one place on the other macro-nutrients (fat & protein). I believe I have read that lo-carb PLUS calorie management is the best combo. But there is very little discussion once one embraces lo-carb (or KETO) on what the remainder of the diet should look like; some say eat all you want of fatty foods and others are less "over the top" on that issue. Where is truth? I KNOW that carbs cause insulin rushes that cause me to crash...but how much of the other two categories should I consume?

[@SusanSmith-ft5zr]

This really resonates with me. Slipped up and had carbs yesterday now I'm starving. Iv just had some ACV and lemon and will fast today using sparkling water to keep my hunger at bay. Definitely addicted to sugar. Thanks for the video

[@yellowbird5411]

To put a lid on hunger, eat protein. I'm a night snacker, historically. But I found that instead of eating popcorn, chips, fruit, etc. if I chopped off a piece of cooked hamburger or got a piece of chicken and a little mayo, maybe some olives to go with it, or nuts, my appetite was gone. Just protein by itself if you are in a hurry, will keep you satisfied. Something in protein does it, and fast.

[@TheeJayMac0214]

@@yellowbird5411 I like this. Because I want myself and others to get out of the idea that you have to starve yourself in order to lose weight. Cutting carbs/sugar alone will help a lot of our weight loss problems. I started off intermittent fasting and it helped me lose 16lbs but then it stopped. True i lost weight but i felt like crap. The issue is my body no longer does well without eating. I didn't realize I was having hypoglycemic reactions. Literally almost fainting having constant headaches and fatigue. I eat small meals and snacks (usually nuts) throughout the day and I do HIIT workouts after work no more than 45 minutes total. I don't feel too tired to workout after a full day and I actually get a energy boost while working out. I've been doing low carb only a week and have lost 4lbs. Aside from the weight loss i feel great. Headaches are gone and i'm not shaky. Carbs arent worth my mental, emotional, and physical health.

[@healthykrissy212]

@@yellowbird5411 omg yes! This is so true! When I want to late night binge I fry and egg and Turkey bacon and boom in satisfied, satiated and hunger plus cravings is gone

[@alzoom7219]

I needed to get clarity on the low carb adventure, I'm have trouble dropping pounds and just started 4 days ago. My body is really giving me Drama! Lightheaded, headaches and trouble sleeping. But my energy is very high and keeps me busy, lol.

[@peterbeyer5755]

UK Doctors certainly have their work set out for them with obesity rates in the UK. However these practical, concise, clear, well spoken, non egotistical, welcoming, well presented and edited videos by Doctor Dan Maggs who has experienced weight loss through low carb eating will certainly go a long way to reduce obesity and the misery of those afflicted by it. Thank you Dr Maggs.

[@Ventura727]

Looking forward to January 1st when I begin my low carb diet. I'm currently on the 10 beers a day and fast food diet. I feel the toll that daily drinking for 8 months has done and I'm ready for a change!

[@cthomas5962]

How are you doing? How did it go??? All this time later lol

[@user-vk8dv3uw2y]

@@cthomas5962 I don't think @David Ventura lived to tell about his experience. The beer and fast food caught up with him

[@lindafitzgerald6243]

i cant believe the difference i have felt from this diet and its only been a couple of days i feel full when i wake up and eat around 12 then have dinner at 6 or 7 and feel full after that too ive never felt this feeling of fullness before and im very happy with it

[@lindabranch8294]

Not sure if your channel is active any more. Did modified version of low carb/fasting and lost 67lbs. Now I am back trying to get the remainder of the weight off. I know I was not full blown keto before. For the past fived days cut all sugars out and the keto flu sat in. I made it through and feel so much better. I only wish I had known about this 15-20 years ago.

[@giorgiocooper9023]

Excellent video thanks much ! I am over seventy and had not much weight to loose - only about 4 pounds - I thought. So I went on a low carb lifestyle - i.e. below 100 gr / Carb / day and the results are outstanding. I actually lost 10 pounds in ~ 2 months of weight I didn’t know I had somewhere stored , my blood pressure went from over 140 with reduction pills to roughly 125 without pills and my overall reduction of general inflammation does wonders about how I feel in general - that is much much better ! In my humble opinion, there are at least 140 million obese Americans who should consider a low carb lifestyle yesterday !

[@rodrigomontero8258]

Me pasaba lo que el doctor dice, que comía cantidades gigantes de cereales (cargadísimos de azúcar, a todo esto) y a las horas volvía a tener hambre, y así todo el día. Evitaba las grasas como la peste y buscaba comida "light" (baja en grasas y altísima en azúcar) y, a pesar de hacer ejercicio todos los días, BJJ, siempre estaba gordo y con hambre. De verdad que comer bien es todo un proceso de reeducación y que debe volverse un estilo de vida. Pasar hambre no es ni siquiera un requisito.

[@Silvinkaf]

I really love your videos. They're very easy to understand, thank you! I started to live low carb in June this year and I started on 170cm/83kg. Now I'm 69kg. Without being hungry all the time, feeling great. I like also IF, sometimes I do 24 hours fasting. I'm glad for knowing about LC ❤️. I discovered that I can easily live without sweets, pasta, bread etc. and feel much better.

[@giorgiocooper9023]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@OgreMum]

well done explaining things. Yes, I am noticing that I am less hungry at the time that the clock says I should be eating breakfast. Hubby thinks I won't survive, so it's awkward trying to convince him I don't need to eat if I'm not hungry, as he's not joining my low carb journey. We'll just perservere.

[@nickorafael3887]

Just started a Low carb diet (0-20g of carbs per day) and intermittent fasting (16/8)

[@10bilalbaig68]

Hey ....Pls tell Me ur Results

[@sellout176]

Bilal Baig ion know bout him but I did the same thing and lost 50 pounds within 3 months

[@ciprianvq]

isn’t that really low for carbs? i would think like at least under 100g carbs

[@Crimz441]

Ciprian ayala keto is usually 20-40g or less

[@rosewood513]

You put everything in understandable terms. I now know why I am not losing even though I am in ketosis. I hope I got it right. My sugar has been high all along but I am trying... my sugar is leveling off and coming down to normal. I will be seeing more weight loss soon as long as I keep my sugar low. I hope... thank you.... I hope it works... I just want to lose 20 lbs.... Nice video.....

[@MsAnnaP]

I’d be interested to know what you class as a “low carb” diet? I don’t eat bread, pasta, rice, potatoes etc but still eat a fair amount of carbs from veggies like green beans, tomatoes etc

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Actually green beans and tomatoes contain very few carbs.

[@XTheSpartanX7]

I would say 50-100g of carb total a day would be considered low carb.

[@giorgiocooper9023]

I believe some gurus say “low carb” = less than 100 gr / carb / day. Keto = less than 50 gr / carb / day.

[@yupengzhao219]

I like your calm and clear manner of explaining this. Some of the other weight loss experts seems to be under time constraints or can be rather verbose. You speak without meaningless filler words. I know this has nothing to do with the actual science but I prefer listening to articulate people. Subscribed. 🙂

[@wholeliferita]

Question: How are we not reducing our metabolic rate when fasting? Doing low carb/getting into ketosis makes me have tons of energy but I am rarely really hungry...

[@elhombresfbay]

The human body naturally regulates protein and fat, but not refined carbohydrates. Wether they are good or bad carbs. In addition the human body takes about twelve hours to process sugar. So if you are eating a high carb diet especially refined carbs, it has a stacking effect...you will see weight gain. Because your body still has insulin in your blood and then we are adding more. That’s one reason intermittent fasting is so effective is It get insulin levels down before you start The stacking effect of sugar as a primary fuel source.

[@markotrieste]

I confirm word by word. Ex overweight guy here, lost 15 kg in two years and keeping it off.

[@kimanzon23]

Hi Dr Maggs!😀 im from philippines and I really love your videos because its very informative and easy to understand about the keto diet 😉 thank you Dr Maggs!❤️👌

[@dianemccaslin856]

Thank you for this video. I was on the low carb diet for several years and experienced amazing improvement in my health, reduction of inflammation and pain. I went away in July and ended up getting off the keto diet. I have really struggled since. Right now I am trying to get back on. I googled videos for carb addiction and stumbled upon your videos. I have renewed inspiration now and am determined to make tomorrow my first successful day back on keto.

[@Kumulmeskis]

Did you succeed?

[@evagosselin4712]

Excellent video,very informative, I just subbed,thankyou! 😊

[@williambunter3311]

Dr.Dan. You are the best!

[@Francesca_CactusBlossom]

Lots of interesting facts I had never heard about before. Thanks doc!

[@Trthsker24]

Everytime a person eats or snacks they stimulate grehlin, they eat they stimulate and mostly spike insulin and never really let leptin kick in, it is a viscous cycle but I.F. helps to regulate ALL hormones.

[@carljenkins259]

Great video. As an Apprentice Nurse Associate coming into the nursing profession it's frustrating seeing so many people suffering from metabolic syndrome and getting inappropriate advice. I have heard that the Eat Well Plate might be reviewed soon. Do you have any more information on this? Thanks.

[@mohdhanafiasdi119]

I cut most of my sugar intake and eat the greens and protein.. and try to do intermittent fasting.. I feel great now.

[@miristevensfilms]

hey dr dan. i wanted to get your thoughts on the apetite side of this... i've been doing a low carb diet since Feb 1st this year of only having carbs at breakfast in the form of either one slice of sunflower seed rye bread, half a warbutons protein bagel or some porridge and then lunch, snacks and dinner strictly no carbs. It's going super well and my apetite has significantly dropped as your video says, it's amazing and really surprised me how full I was without carbs! However... last week on Friday I had a baguette for lunch as I was out and was lazy and then in the evening, I wanted to have some pizza on friday night as this is my 'treat night' and so I did. the next morning, i woke up SO hungry.. tummy rumbling like crazy which hasn't happened on any other days. my tummy also rumbled 2 hours after eating the baguette whereas non-carb meals have been filling me up for 4+ hours. I felt hungry all the rest of the weekend but avoided carbs and pushed through it and now i'm back in the flow but I really want to continue with my 'friday night treat night' because it's important to have this when 'dieting' but I want to be able to control the hunger. do you have any tips on how to get around this? my body clearly snapped right back to wanting loads more carbs the moment i ate a lot! thanks so much, Miri

[@Mmyers1177]

Great Stuff! Really like the channel Dr. Dan...... Very Valuable Information thanks .......

[@lisaann6267]

spot on! i dont crave the bread, rice pasta but still want ice cream, but its the artic zero . brand.

[@soniagaviraYT]

Just started my keto journey so really helpful - thanks for the explanation

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks for watching Sonia! Give me a shout if you need any help!

[@soniagaviraYT]

Dr Dan Maggs will do. Want to lose some weight but really it’s about seeing if it will help with various conditions- type 2 diabetic, high blood pressure (all post diabetes in my pregnancies) and now atrial fibrillation too! Fingers crossed!

[@lmnop463]

Excellent. Important. Awesome.

[@jeanyfernandez5672]

I always wondered why breakfast cereals didn’t satisfy! Thanks

[@rhondagriffiths570]

This video is very motivating! Thank you for making it!

[@theotherway1639]

The mindfulness book "30 Days to Overcome Sugar Addiction" by Harper Daniels is a good resource.

[@cabbage4254]

I have really strong, gnawing hunger right before bed and I often eat some groats, barley or oats sometimes with peanut butter. I lose control at night. Why?

[@lucythwaites9035]

TJ o

[@rockybalboa8378]

Oh i can relate save the children. It's always before i go to bed that hunger seems overwhelming. When I feel hunger during the day I don't feel overwhelmed. good luck

[@moniqueb387]

Me too. I'll do good the entire day but just before bed it hits. And I have never been good with going to bed hungry.

[@chocomaribel]

Eat some eggs.

[@Choune991]

It's because you're tired I get the same and now that I know I translate the feeling of hunger into the feeling of being tired and just go to bed early

[@Starchaser63]

It seems to me Low carbohydrates diets are more suited to those less agile, I do both High intensity strength training 💪 and also Cycling most days to and from work, shopping etc and Cycling to visit friends, a higher Carbohydrates diet greatly benefits me , having very few carbohydrates diet doesn't work well with my active life, also I'm slim and never been overweight.... variables too ...genetics, age, activity level, medical background, stress levels, financial, domestic , etc etc 😊

[@imbukwa]

I will try intermittent fasting. Your definition of intermittent fasting has made it easier for me to understand what its all about because I have been struggling to lose belly fat though I am thin. Know that a thin person with belly fat looks weird.

[@sunlikeful]

Does anyone know if eating a high carb diet causes depression like symptoms? After consuming high amount of carbs I get really bad brain fog and sometimes my vision go's blurry, does this happen go anyone else?

[@rcz2023]

Great video, thank you!

[@fifaz86]

Best video I have ever watched!!

[@michaelhora5317]

Great info! Turn down the decibels on the music, please !!!!

[@againstthepope2362]

I lost 44lbs in 1 year just skipping breakfast on week days. My diet sucked and didn't excuse. But I gained half of it back in a years time....I stop fasting. I'm 51 now

[@sheilasanderson9681]

Oh the irony! The advert that just popped up tried to tell me not getting enough carbs ( picture of pasta) could put me in starvation mode.

[@maureenrooney9213]

Love your videos thank you,you are an inspiration for healthy eating ,I am following you low carb ones 😀

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thank you Maureen!

[@bobbyashrimp]

Awesome explanation. Thanks for sharing it with us Dr.

[@Underhills]

Love your channel. Could you please talk about the potential dangers of saturated fat and high cholesterol levels? Is it a myth?What's the implications of eating animal fat vs plant fats? Many LCHF spokespeople say plant oils are dangerous and should be avoided as fat source. I tend to agree but I'm no expert. It just seems logical to me that the oils are processed and butter, fats from meat etc are more natural and less artifical in a way.

[@khalidou3332]

I hope to get an answer from you Dr I am 23 yo my weight was over 125kg till 3 years ago I decided to exercise and eat less, ended up losing more than 30kg in just 2 months, jump rope and push-ups is all I did Notice that I said eating less and not dieting, I basically ate everything that I used to eat but in small quantities. And the main dish that I used to skip was dinner, went to sleep with an empty stomach and that worked for me remarkably But now I'm finding it hard to lose more weight as if it's stagnating like my body is tricking me or something, I'm still eating less and exercising way more harder than before but still have fat around my belly basically all my upper body Why isn't it working anymore? And will a low carb diet help me lose more weight ? I hope to get an answer from you doctor!

[@kathyhall668]

Thankyou for the needed info.

[@jimmaxwell2259]

I stick to a low carb diet for 6 days out of 7, but every weekend, when we visit friends, we have a bad night on junk carbs(pizza. chinese, indian, nibbles etc). Any harm in this or does it destroy all the 'good efforts' put in over the rest of the week? My weight is coming down(albeit slowly - 1lb/week)

[@exreds]

Jim Maxwell you answered your own question.

[@TheeJayMac0214]

Sounds safe. A few carbs over the weekend isn't going to ruin your body. Actually sound like you keep your metabolism at a shock because our bodies adapt to things so quickly. I've been doing low carb a week and lost 4lbs. I messed up a little this weekend due to my menstrual cycle and craving really bad. But hopped right back on it yesterday. Although i will add that I've had blood sugar issues so i did have a headache come back yesterday because i lapsed on my carbs. But doing low carb curbed my low blood sugar incidents tremendously.

[@SPM1966SPM]

Hi Dan, I'm new to your channel, and see that you haven't posted for a while, so I'm not sure if you still read the comments on old videos, or still reply. However, I'll ask on the off chance - I was wondering what your view on carb cycling is, and whether you've ever posted a video on it? Thanks.

[@4angayoga]

Thanks for all your help :)

[@aprilthomas1000]

Just love your videos. Hope you don't mind me sharing them with my pay it forward group for weight loss

[@DrDanMaggs]

I'd love you to share them with your group! Thanks for that!

[@PegasStar]

For me, the desire to cut down the carbs came completely naturally once I realized that a sandwich as a snack makes me even more hungry before lunch than if I wouldn't eat anything. Since then, I started to notice my body's reactions to food high in carbs, and I am trying to avoid it, cause that hyperglycemia I used to get was really horrible.. The only thing that doesn't have such a strong hyperglycemic effect on me, tho, is pasta, and I love pasta super much, so I am giving it a pass for now :)

[@a.b.7569.]

Do you work out?

[@sharrongoosen498]

Excellent videos. Really helping me to reduce my insulin. My fasting sugar has dropped. Can I use a protein shake as a meal???

[@kyliesam8500]

Thank you to be honest you explained this so nice and easy

[@shellymckinley6924]

Loving all your videos! I'm learning so much!

[@dover962]

GREAT explanation!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks! :) :) :)

[@leitanewman8991]

Thank you, I truly enjoy your videos!

[@sportsmachinerr1401]

I have tried regular calorie restricted diets and they simply don't work for me. They leave me hungary, with the majority of weight loss being muscle mass. 20th day on Keto and I'm feeling great and looking leaner. I also feel satiated between meals.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@gerassimos.fourlanos]

Excellent video.

[@TheMightyOdin]

I respectfully disagree. CICO is a superior weight management strategy. I’ve lost 176 pounds over the last 20 months with calorie counting and I ate about 40% of total calories from carbohydrates. I started at 402 pounds and was 226 this morning. I never have dips in energy, I never feel hungry and I do the opposite of intermittent fasting. I eat first thing in the morning and I eat all day. Think about it.. if 40% of my calories are carbs than the other 60% is protein and fats (35% and 25%) That’s balance. What’s better? Restriction of entire groups of foods or eating just about anything and still losing weight? If you’re losing weight it’s because you are in a calorie deficit. It’s been proven when calories are equated for weight loss is almost identical. So if Keto or intermittent fasting helps you achieve that calorie deficit than great keep doing it but don’t think that carbs are some how inherently going to keep you from losing weight. I can gain or lose weight on a keto diet. If you eat too much than you eat too much.

[@bbjudyfit]

If you don't mind me asking.. have you reached a normal bmi range yet? My experience was that I slowly lost 100lbs with CICO . . But once I reached my normal bmi.. I became ravenous and it has became a chore to maintain. Even upping my protein as recommended. So now I'm looking into this. Especially since i do seem to be addicted to sugar/carbs. & I eat a mostly whole food diet.

[@antoniogamerenglish9720]

I have been using HyperKeto for around 4 months now. I'm happy with the product, but I'm not sure if it's for me. For one, I don't know how much of a difference this is making in my weight loss and I am still struggling with my diet, so it might just be a waste of money.

[@theskyehiker]

I wish I could say I’ve been losing the weight I want to lose. I know I’m ketosis (urine sticks) but I’m still not losing weight. I’m 71 yrs old and relatively healthy. Walk 3+ miles a day. I can only assume I’m eating too many calories. What to do?

[@supriyajamatia1686]

Before I used to get hungry at around 11:00am if I take breakfast also with 3 meals a day pattern and snacks in evening. I m doing intermittent fasting for few days. I still eat lunch with rice and in evening I only take fat and proteinat around 7pm.I don't feel hungry till 12-1:00pm next day and that also without help of bullet proof coffee. And I lost around 2kg in one month. I don't want do vigorously so taking time to do full low carbohydrates as rice is our staple diet.

[@katrinaewarak]

I was hungry all the time on a high carb low fat vegan diet and if I ate a large meal I would go into a food coma and I needed to eat every two hours. Also my morning sugar was too high. I was not feeling great. My daily calorie intake as a woman was around 2300 kcal. On a low carb diet but sugar is back to normal and I rarely experience food coma.

[@thebxchange]

Hi Dan, hopefully you will get this. Why is the story with this resistant starch idea that this does not increase insulin? Thoughts? I think it is bunk, but you would no better. Thanks.

[@joyc7530]

Thank you for this very informative video. i enjoy watching your videos.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Glad you like them!

[@joyc7530]

Dr Dan Maggs Yes. i shared your youtube channel to my friends as well 😊 thank you very much.

[@JT-pk5op]

How many grams of carbs would be considered low carb? I'm on 50g or less a day but wondering if I need to lower it further.

[@qazirashid5059]

20-25 grams of carbs is considered to be a low carb diet

[@suehiggins1488]

I would like to know if there is a benefit in reducing carbs substantially (from a carb habit that included daily bread, biscuits and or cake) to say, just having carbs at one meal and cutting out all the sugary extra carbs and bread. Is that likely to be of benefit, especially if I have upped my protein and veg. I find it so hard to go full keto although I would like to commit to it at some point.

[@julesnfriends]

Hi Sue, forgive me, couldn't help reply because I've found over the last 18 months that if I want to lose weight fairly easily, I avoid all carbs (only eating meat, green veg and cauliflower, eggs, nuts, seeds, mushrooms, fish, shellfish, 70% dark chocolate). I get a bit of carbs from the veg, and from beans which I try to avoid. Then when you achieve the weight you want to be, you can have mushrooms on a slice of wholemeal toast, or a small amount of pasta when you feel you really need to, about one small teacupful after cooking? You can't keep losing weight, so at that point I've found you can ease up a bit and maintain your happy weight. Hope that helps and good luck, it's well worth sticking to for the other health benefits it brings.

[@stellatsirou]

This is my first week on Keto, I'm kind of worried about high cholesterol though!!

[@gratefulketo2211]

Try watching a cholesterol video by Dr Ken Berry. He explains why you should not worry. I, for one, am not concerned. Also, Dave Feldman is an interesting person to listen to. He’s a lot more technical. He is a “ hyper responder “ who manipulates his cholesterol numbers by what he eats. Enjoy your Keto journey!

[@AngryboySi]

HyperKeto is a lifesaver. I had been looking for a keto program to follow for a while that was affordable and comprehensive. I tried different programs, but HyperKeto was the only one that got the balance just right. I was able to lose 15 pounds in just 2 months and feel energized throughout the day. It's been great!