WHY EVERYONE IS QUITTING KETO? (EXPLAINED) - Dr. Westman Reacts

Thomas DeLauer, a well-known keto influencer, says EVERYONE is quitting keto. But is it true??😳
It seems influencers are “de-influencing” everything these days. #trending
Is he SERIOUS?! Or just running out of content ideas? 💡
Find out in the latest Dr. Westman reacts video.
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[@sarah2go]

I started keto 7 years ago, and transitioned 2 years ago to carnivore! Now I’m eating hardly any carbs. I’m 80 and I feel great!

[@kalnwi2023]

sounds boring eating just meat

[@ianstuart5660]

Wow, that's awesome, big congrats!

[@LittleRadicalThinker]

Carnivore is the most legit keto diet…

[@sarah2go]

@@kalnwi2023 only boring if you’re addicted to carbs!

[@SPDATA1]

❤❤

[@barbaraauw5314]

Not me! This way of eating saved my LIFE!! No more fatty liver no more diabetes No more insulin needed No more obesity Down 110 pounds and still losing! Just an FYI I. Am 74

[@maryvalent961]

You go girl!

[@sewcat6486]

Did it take three years ?

[@ronsilva516]

Well as for me iam sticking to keto carnivore I got rid of my diabetes and cancer so iam not stopping or changing and iam not stringent on it

[@ronsilva516]

And I don’t eat organic don’t eat all grass, fed meat and grass fed butter Would it be nice yeah but realistically people can’t afford that stuff, so I just eat what I can and I am helping better than I Ben

[@ronsilva516]

Cabbing up before a work out is stupid out dated info and should know that

[@deborahthaler35]

Everyone is not quitting keto! Love Dr Westman

[@pennyfarthing1372]

Absolutely right! Many of us don’t want to go back to our previous physical and mental states especially if we have had medical issues as well. Even amongst serious athletes, ie people who are e excising several hours a day, T2 diabetes is on the rise. Why is that - because they think they need high carb to fuel their training and they are eating themselves into insulin resistance. Even several hours of exercise a day isn’t sufficient to save them. If anything more folks are seeing the light not fewer.🥩🍗🍤🥓🥚🥦🥬🥑👍

[@steve1711]

I've never seen any You tube influencer to change their mind as often as DeLauer. Just give him a couple of months and he will do a complete 180. I feel sorry for him because he is trapped in the financial need to make daily videos - containing his paid for sponsors. The trouble is, he never remembers what he previously said.

[@ThaUnseenTruth]

Yep, I have watched him for years, and it seems that he wants to pander to all dieting communities, and so, in a sense, ends up catering to none

[@derryshore5586]

Yes, he lead us to believe that he was on Keto for 5 years.. Now in this video, he said that he mixed some carbs while on Keto. Plus, he constantly tries to sell us products.

[@mitochondriac5946]

Don’t feel sorry for him. He’s milking it for all it’s worth.

[@teelo523]

Hes following the science and the studies he see's. Its ok to be wrong and find the anser through trial and error. He is self taught remember

[@ThaUnseenTruth]

Yeah, but he also conveniently finds studies to back up whatever product/s he is selling@@teelo523

[@susanclarke2656]

I quit keto too... Like many on their health journey, I'm now a carnivore but keto started me on feeling great and helped me stop my sweet cravings, depression, post menopausal symptoms, rosacea etc.etc.... I'm a happy 58 year old beef eater..🥩🥩

[@RonBaker456]

Technically a carnivore diet is a type of keto diet. I wonder how that was included in the numbers Tom is looking at.

[@SPDATA1]

❤❤

[@carlodefalco7930]

😳😀😀 you missed his point .. he was keto , some carbs ,, now 100 💯 % meat 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️I’m sure the guy understands that

[@gj9933]

@@RonBaker456 agreed it is a type of KETO

[@blaze1148]

@@RonBaker456 I always have a gut feeling that Tom is being influenced financially in the background.

[@former_vegetarian]

I started with keto, lost about 30 lb and felt really good... Came across Dr Shawn Baker and did his January carnivore challenge and I lost another 35 so I'm 65 lb down. I have arthritis and a couple of problems joint areas from injuries when I was young so I wanted to control the inflammation and pain as I get older.... I may vacillate between carnivore and keto but I'll never go back to eating like I did before. I was a vegetarian most of my life, the biggest dietary mistake I ever made!

[@PieraB]

Thank you for this! Finally someone calling out on the Thomas Guru. I used to watch his vids for many years. And noticed he just kept flip flopping in his viewpoints over and over again just to get views and so much clickbait attempts at growing his following. It often left me more confused than ever about nutrition. And he’s affiliated with more companies than I count on both my hands. Keto is not dead. And won’t die. It’s saved my life and health . Ty for this and keep offering your amazing content. ❤

[@D4rkBl4de]

yah i was watching him for a year and after awhile i didnt know what to think. everything was so confusing so i unfollowed him. if its too complicated, its not worth following

[@ianstuart5660]

I believe you're very correct!

[@ianstuart5660]

​@D4rkBl4de Same story here, found the content ridiculous after a while!

[@kenadams5504]

He's a manipulator

[@dchanson55]

Most people on you tube say outrageous and false information just to get the clicks, I say about 95% do that.

[@dario2rnr]

I started Keto at 69 now I'm mostly Carnivore and 75. I do go off the wagon on occasions. However, I still enjoy the benefits. From 250 to 176, no more T2D, no more psoriasis, I'm light on my feet, I don't feel old. No more numbness in my toes.

[@lindabranch8294]

Awesome I am on my first week of Carnivore

[@Lenergyiskey358]

It's fun off the wagon every now and then 😂.

[@lindabranch8294]

Did your psorasis go away with keto or carnivore

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

amazing work!

[@defeqel6537]

"everyone" = KZbinrs who need a new video every day, and a new topic every month

[@blaze1148]

Tom _generalizes_ to an extreme degree - the guy a walking headline.

[@japdms]

I doubt everyone is quitting the keto diet, but someone says it on the internet then it must be true…thanks Dr Westman !!

[@NerdyNanaSimulations]

The problem for me sticking with Keto has nothing to do with Keto and everything to do with my addictions. Once I realize what I've done I refocus and go back. I think a lot of on and off people are addicts. Just truth, they can only be without their drug of choice for just so long. I admit that trying to break the addiction is a struggle for me, but I will beat it eventually. It's not restriction but addiction.

[@maxotat]

NerdyNana, I’m with you! Thomas sounds like me: addicted, and always looking for a way out. That’s why I stopped watching him. My struggle with carb addiction is hard enough without watching someone who flip flops make intellectual excuses for doing so. I’ve since gone to carnivore. While I am still challenged by carb addiction, I’m now facing it honestly. And carnivore is lessening the cravings while beginning to heal my joints.

[@maxotat]

Dr. Westman, I appreciate your reviews, your perspectives.

[@NerdyNanaSimulations]

@@maxotat Carnivore was a little much for me on my current income, but I understand what you are saying. I wish I could have stayed on it, but meat prices right now are impossible.

[@GloriaHernandez-pf3ob]

I also have this problem. Carb addiction is SO REAL!!!

[@lynnpoag8173]

The struggle is real!!

[@brucemaher7621]

I did not QUIT Keto .. I stepped it up and went Carnivore... For my health not to loose weight.. but it was a side benefit..plus many more....

[@blaze1148]

Exactly - carnivore is the next step up.

[@picturesLondon]

Yes your right Carnivore works really well so simple to do.

[@ritaputatunda]

Keto is not a stressor at all, in fact quite the opposite, for me at least.. keto has resolved all the digestive issues I used to have when I was on the standard Indian diet of grains/veggies/meat/fruit.. I used to struggle with my weight even though I exercised regularly.. after going keto it's easy for me to keep my weight where I like it.. I feel strong, full of energy and have no medical issues that are so common in people of my age bracket such as diabetes etc.. I am 69 and I've been on this way of eating for many years - over 20 years - and I am certainly not quitting - ever!

[@thebodyclock1]

Awesome. Rare to find a Keto Indian... I also love your country and all of it's Wisdom. I am a devotee of Yogananda and Kali.

[@ritaputatunda]

@@thebodyclock1 Thank you.. Yes, it is indeed a rarity to be a keto-carnivore in India, given the high status vegetarianism is given, even though it's evident that we have the highest diabetes, heart disease etc here.. Plus, our vegetarian dishes are really tasty with all our spices.. I am often tempted too.. But after I discovered Atkins, and even though I found it counterintuitive, I did try it out, and discovered the benefits, there is no going back for me, although occasionally I will taste a few morsels of our delicious foods once in a while ☺.. I come from the eastern state of Bengal where Kali/Durga.. or Shakti.. is worshipped predominantly.. and I have read Paramahansa Yogananda's book 'Autobiography of a Yogi' many years back.. and yes, there is deep wisdom in India's philosophical thought, although much misrepresented in the West, generally speaking.. Thank you for your comment.. Have a wonderful day 🙂

[@ritaputatunda]

@@thebodyclock1 Thank you.. Yes, it is indeed a rarity to be a keto-carnivore in India, given the high status vegetarianism is given, even though it's evident that we have the highest diabetes, heart disease etc here.. Plus, our vegetarian dishes are really tasty with all our spices.. I am often tempted too.. But after I discovered Atkins, and even though I found it counterintuitive, I did try it out, and discovered the benefits, there is no going back for me, although occasionally I will taste a few morsels of our delicious foods once in a while ☺.. I come from the eastern state of Bengal where Kali/Durga.. or Shakti.. is worshipped predominantly.. and I have read Paramahansa Yogananda's book 'Autobiography of a Yogi' many years back.. and yes, there is deep wisdom in India's philosophical thought, although much misrepresented in the West, generally speaking.. Thank you for your comment.. Have a wonderful day 🙂

[@babadurg]

​@@ritaputatundaomg awwww how sweet me feeling veryyy happy to hear this all dear aunt (me 45 yo that's why I'm calling you aunt so u please don't get mad at me)🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️ And I'm also Indian and me also love to keeto diet dear aunt.... But I really can't understand that how to start n What things need to be taken care of in keto diet??? Can u please teach me everything about keto diet Dear aunt🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@thebodyclock1]

@@ritaputatunda sorry I didn't get notified of your reply... yes it's really rare, and difficult to find good quality meat also? I'm very happy for you. And I absolutely agree about misrepresenation.... I visited Calcutta last April for 3 days and I was very lucky to be taken to Dakshineswar temple where lived Ramakrishna and give offerrings and Meditate with Kali Ma! The beauty of Calcutta, the temples, the people blew me away. I noted I was the only Westerner in the entire city, a great shame that all the europeans only go to Rishikesh and miss out on the true spiritual havens. Have a wonderful day too

[@deborahthaler35]

I actually have no idea what he is talking about, but thank goodness for Dr Westman deciphering this word salad.

[@picturesLondon]

I agree, The diet info on KZbin has got crazy due to all the click bait to make money as you say "thank goodness for Dr Westman " and a few sensible others like Dr Ken Berry.

[@TomBrown-ij3jk]

Hi used to watch Tom years ago when I first started the keto diet, but couldn’t relate to some of what he was saying because I’m 78 years old and not part of his target audience. I have been carnivore for five years and I’m not dead! How about that I will never go back to eating the standard diet. I am carnivore for life. Thank you, Dr. Westman for what you do.❤🙏

[@buckmurdock2500]

Yeah, I think his target audience are the ones that eat Tide Pods . . .

[@TomBrown-ij3jk]

@@buckmurdock2500 😂

[@bert_buikema]

I have been keto, but carnivore since almost two years. Never going back to carbs. Ne-vah! I wrote off mr DeLauer a long time ago.

[@ruledbyvenus1859]

I feel over time he sold his soul to the highest bidders, aka advertisers, which caused him to create some questionable content that became inconsistent with his original message. The flip flopping and weird shirtless thumbnails wreaked of desperation. I just want solid info about health and wellness. Not interested in any cyber seduction attempts. 😂

[@seanlevoy9446]

I abhor credentialism, it's part of the reason we are in the mess were in, but he lacks even the patina of competence. A few years ago I read an article he wrote for a ketone meter company. I can't believe they allowed to publish it without editing. Red Bull is not a drink company, it's a marketing company. DeLauer fits the same mold.

[@buckmurdock2500]

If you want solid health and wellness info probably should follow the evidence and not KZbin snake oil salesmen.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

yup just like Dr. Mercola sold out

[@area4997]

Over the past two years I have gradually eliminated most carbs from my diet and added beef as my main protein with the accompanying higher fat. The results have been so positive. Its hard to imagine moving in and out of various ways of eating cause you want a muffin. Keto/carnivore is not a fringe approach. Its a much more species appropriate way of eating than grazing like a ruminant on all of these crazy fruits and veggies. Happiness and inner peace and a clearer mind are my results from this way of eating.😎

[@chuckleezodiac24]

plus, your beef-induced ataraxia enables you to look down on others because you're better than all the muffin munchers & losers who eat plants!

[@mpoharper]

For me I have a tumor type that is kept at bay with a keto lifestyle. I am not giving up keto!

[@rochellet7303]

So glad you spoke to the "it's important to eat carbs once in a while". You are such a class act, Dr. Westman! -Getting the correct message across and questioning someone's statements in a respectful, thought provoking way.

[@Pancajayna]

They make keto/carnivore so much harder than it is... eat less/no carbs and feel better or eat junk and feel like crap... you choose...

[@blaze1148]

haha - so true and logical.

[@picturesLondon]

@@blaze1148 Yes, its that simple.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

right? Just cook from scratch use herbs and spices and butter. Problem solved. Can make ground beef spicy lettuce wraps and eggs, butter, bacon so easy!

[@martyduke3139]

What a balanced, reasonable, intelligent, credible, compassionate man Dr. W. is!

[@gammytobin7754]

Not me, either! Four years keto and going strong.

[@maxsweetman6341]

I am83 years old started keto 2 years ago I have lost 30 kg and have never felt better Off all so called medicines I am a rower rowed 10 kilometres this morning and row better than people 20 years younger I am leaning less and less toward plant foods and more toward carnivore I will now go out and work for at least 4 hours of hard physical work I am surviving on 2 meals a day and fast for 16 hours mainly because I am not hungry Thank you dr Westman and others who guided me

[@picturesLondon]

I listen to the comments below these videos mostly now, as that is where the real anecdotal information is just like yours. Thanks

[@fractalbeans9513]

Restricted behaviour - can it be a valid claim? We make a CHOICE not to eat carbs that we consider to be detrimental to our health, and act in the same way we would CHOOSE not to use drugs, or smoke, or drink...

[@blaze1148]

Exactly !

[@artemis6628]

Hi mr Delauer. Here is 75 yo five years on carnivore lifestyle, previously carb addict, waiting for the carb cravings to reappear as you fantasize. When is it going to happen? The longer on carnivore, the less temptation is there.

[@blaze1148]

100% 👍

[@j24mike]

I am keto to carnivore. Thomas, Dr berry and Dr Berg have been my goto advice. I started out fat 260 lbs. I decided to go keto, with intermit fasting and weight lifting. After 1 and half year I am 180. I have cycled off a little around the holiday season and I have always gone to keto. I find more energy than carbing. I am leaner than I have been in decades. I definitely think and focus better ever. Now I can have some cake or pie after Thanksgiving dinner with absolutely zero regret. Thomas Delour, Dr berry and Berg got me to this point. Life is to be enjoyed, got learn how eat good and have pie once and while and not feeling guilty. Not pie every day! I am 62 and am in the best health in my life. I am proud to be keto, when friends ask how do lose all that weight? I proudly tell them and answer the questions.

[@Jonathanmissinglink]

Thomas is the king of twisting mechanistic studies to "prove" something. My last interaction with him and his content is when he said fructose doesn't cause people problems with blood sugars, which is technically true, but for the most part we didn't get to where we are as a country with metabolic syndrome without fructose, contributing to hyper-palatable foods.

two and a half years on keto and no interest at all on quitting the diet.

[@AnneMB955]

Hadn’t heard of Keto until Carnivore channels came up for me about 6 months ago. Seems to me it suits certain people perfectly. It’s a healthy, doable option. Do not understand how he can say that people are quitting Keto when he’s in a relatively small circle. Go Dr. Westman with your great work on keeping us on the healthy path.

[@dg297]

Dr. Eric Westman, I’m 2 months in carnivore and I struggled with long term IBS , malabsorption and chronic bowel obstruction for 8 months. Miraculously , I have had zero obstruction and remission of malabsorption in 8 weeks. I’m astonished by the turn around. I feel it’s possible my life could of went down a horrible road. A ketogenic diet absolutely has many benefits … too many to write here. I also had constant cold feet and hands with numbness. It’s going away. I’m guessing , I was anemic?!? Nonetheless, I feel warmer 😊 Another interesting fact , I had nerve pain in my head from a bout of shingles. I rarely now feel nerve pain in my head. Every week it’s better. I’m thinking my diet was affecting my Shingles recovery. I appreciate your help.

[@blaze1148]

I have seen many comments like this....I find it absolutely shocking why this isn't a general W.H.O. good health guideline....then I look at the massive kickbacks these influential entities get from the food and medical industries and it all makes sense in a dark way.

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

I had Ramsay Hunt syndrome too with meningitis. It nearly killed me and left me really messed up, in pain and bedridden for a year. I started keto to try to help my brain recover. It worked a miracle!

[@lisagayhart2482]

Might want to get iodine drops at a nutrition center near you . Ludwig’s I think. Like one drop a day in a drink. Fixes my cold hands .

[@Henry-fk7cq]

Did you get the shingrex vaccines? My kids have had it but not me!

[@junglecat7263]

If you have nerve issues, try taking lots of fish oil for the omegas. I had a pinched nerve in my neck for months and after taking 3 fish oil capsules a day, it cleared up in two weeks

[@desmondo7042]

Is Tomas about ego, marketing, & the money ??? Keto not dead for my Ausie life. Another informant video, thanks Dr. Westman . 👍👍

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

Thomas was someone in the medical community who spent a lot of time marketing drugs I think. Or something like that. He ended up very overweight so went to Keto which helped him a lot. He then decided to put his keto success and weight training to good use by creating his channel. I followed him a lot early in my keto journey but over time I slowly migrated toward a more carnivore lifestyle and much of his videos became of less use to me. He produces a ton of videos now but mostly seems to be for advertisers. I still feel he has useful info for many however.

[@TheeJaneDoe]

The one other thing about Thomas is that he never interacts with his viewers/subs. Not one thumbs up in his comment section nor answering any questions. I don't even think he's ever thanked his subs in any of his videos for his journey on KZbin (reaching milestones). It's like he's "untouchable" and "unreachable" and "unapproachable"

[@ianstuart5660]

Yes, seems to be a decent guy, but who knows. After a while watching, I found much of his info contradictory or confusing. Seems like it's mainly about getting clicks and ad revenues!

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

@@TheeJaneDoe He's interacted with me a few times in years gone by however. Minor stuff however.

[@junknapper]

Yes, I've seen a few replies but I think he has ghost writers. JMHO> @@my-yt-inputs2580

[@kenadams5504]

He looks like someone on ped's.His muscle mass doesn't look natural .

[@Thundercloud1969]

If theres one person i do not take serious at all as a health specialist myself, its Thomas. Thank you Dr. Westman for taking the time to review all these influencers claims. Let’s stick to science !

[@deefreedom1118]

Keto the best thing I did. 4 Years now, dropped lots of weight and Drs say my blood NEVER looked better !!! What a positive change. Think why people Don't want ya doing this.... Pharmacy, Dr's dont make their money !!

[@blaze1148]

Bingo !

[@theadaptivefitnesschannel4308]

Great video Doc.I also have been very successful on and off keto my entire adult life. However, I also recently quit keto for carnivore. Better results. Better health and I thought it was crazy when people were saying that plants are trying to kill you. It may not be that serious. But they don’t want to be eaten. That’s why they have those oxalates and other anti-nutrients. When people get off plants and go straight carnivore, they feel better. I don’t know one person that says carnivore didn’t work for them. Another reason I think people just quit eating regiments is they just don’t have the discipline to stay away from sugar and carbs. It takes long-term discipline to maintain that attitude.

[@patriciacerwin6266]

I'm sure the animals don't want to be eaten either.

[@ken3marcus]

Pretty reasonable review by Dr Westman

[@blaze1148]

.....as is always the case.

[@joanwiuff3230]

My husband and I (in our 70's) went all in on Keto. Love all the fat, salt, eggs, butter. I workout my husband does not. My thigh muscles started to be so tight. Tried different exercises not until I started adding more carbs in the way of potato's,fruit,veggies and more meat than what Keto suggests. That has been the best move for me. Keto just like Adkins taught us not to fear fat, salt meat and other LIES we were told all our life. But everyone needs to listen to their bodies more than the experts. Men and women are different!!! Don't expect a change of eating for some will be right for you I also make my own breads, I find since using good organic flour my husband and I no longer have the inflammation, bloating we had from processed breads. We will NEVER go back to high carb PROCESSED foods. Doing Keto our way :)

[@debclair822]

I still enjoy keto. Some days it looks like carnivore, ketovore or just low carb. I like the tasty, fatty foods and my vegys. I like real food and occasionally make a dessert. Canada doesn't have a lot of packaged keto food. Tom ... too sciency and if you listen to too much of him, you won't know what to do because what is good becomes bad a month later.

[@marcjames3487]

Your second sentence sums up to me a healthy physical and psychological lifestyle.

[@jobrown8146]

I started low carb just over 2 years ago to remit my diabetes. I'm sticking to it now because I prefer how I feel by eating this way. I no longer get hangry or cravings for carbs.

[@fabio.1]

👍

[@vvhitevvizard_]

quitting keto? Not me. I do see how ketosis and autophagy work miracles!

[@keithlynch3169]

In 2019, at the age of 64, I was very lean and had 6 pack abs, going to the gym and feeling great! I was addicted to watching health food and keto influencers. My choices were swayed by their influence. What I didnt understand at that time, was these influencers have to keep up with their content output. They can only remain influencers and maintain their income if they keep on putting out content. They can only repeat the same message for a limited period. Then they repeat, but with less effect. I'm certain that after a while, their message become monotone and dreary and the must feel pressure to then change course and deviate from their original message.

[@gj9933]

Personally, I have noticed many people quitting KETO. BUT for me I find it VERY sustainable. I normally stay at 20g or less total carbs as Dr Westman instructs, I only rarely have fruit. I do eat pecans some times and still keep my daily total to 20g or less total carbs. I enjoy beef, fish, chicken, pork, eggs and butter. I do not keep my trigger food in the house like cheese and nuts. When I eat them I only by a handful or a piece to eat for the day so I don't over eat them. I find keto very easy to eat out on. If i want a dessert during the holidays I use almond flour, oatfiber and/or bamboo fiber to make a small dessert. I still can stay around 20g total carbs per day. This is how I make KETO sustainable for the long run. But a lot of people in my circle say it is unsustainable. I disagree.

[@thebigleone1066]

I’m two years into keto and I am not quitting. Best thing I ever did.

[@sandramcd54]

I started Carnivore to reduce inflammation and resolve some scary metabolic diseases, as i had mainly eaten a sort of vegetarian diet, eight months later I’m 17 kg lighter, had CKD removed from my list of ailments, reduced numbers on NAFLD, and lowered my cholesterol. I’m near my goal weight but will never go back, as I’ve never felt better, or been happier…..😊❤

[@JYAN2852]

Most of DeLauer's vids are to promote content to advertise products. Not that there is anything wrong with that. It explains why many of his videos have conflicting content depending on what he is promoting in those particular videos

[@carolferguson]

Ah. Makes sense. I do hear that

[@JYAN2852]

@@carolferguson Lol yea his videos are just long commercials. He needed to expand his audience base to advertise a wider range of products. Pay attention next time you will see what I mean lol

[@DaveIrish66]

He is a salesman

[@amphiibiia]

I was eating a strict keto diet for a year, which resolved a lot of issues and I lost 50lbs. But slowly my social life got me into introducing carbs again. And way too often I thought “well it’s just this one time”, but one time led to two and so on. Eventually my husband told me I had become a grouch and needed to stop eating carbs again. Without me noticing, my mood swings were back, getting shaky if I didn’t get food fast enough, my eczema slowly crept back, and I gained 20lbs, and a few other issues that came back. That relapse is not something I’ll do again, what a mistake…

[@panpiper]

I was keto for close to four years. It did wonders for me. Unfortunately, ultimately I fell from it for the simple reason that it was just too hard to resist the ease and sheer joy of being able to experiencing the joy of other food.

[@FC-kq6vk]

I yo-yo on and off too. It’s fine. Sometimes I’ll go a few months keto/carnivore sometimes I’ll go longer. I usually get off of it around the holidays since it’s cold out and I enjoy the family meals. One thing I’ve noticed is how quickly I’ll lose 15lbs and feel better in a month when I get back on the wagon. It’s incredible every time I do it.

[@Dux22]

Not quiting ketovore - I love it. Never been better. I follow Thomas, he is decent person and does have lots of good advice. Claiming 'everyone' is just a click bait. He is changing his stance to cater to a wider audience - more subsribers, more cash.

[@matalden9363]

This way of eating is saving my life. I like the honesty in this doctor, no corruption to part with a group. The realy good people are a rare thing and we shall stand upp for them ❤

[@buckmurdock2500]

well, if you die next week, will you be printing a retraction?

[@matalden9363]

@@buckmurdock2500 Why, if i die i die but this is helping me alot

[@thomashandyside5084]

I generally avoid this guy. Too much hype. I’m much better off spending my time watching Dr Westman, Dr Berry and other actual practitioners and scientists in this space.

[@picturesLondon]

Totally agree

[@RCrazyNZ]

I enjoy him, I like his shopping videos in the super markets and his apple cider drink videos.

[@Joy80JJ]

I quit keto after 2yrs. I work our 3x wk & cycle/walk 8000 steps a day. and decided that food has no morality. I feel so much better & have lots more energy incorporating more carbs. Hardly any really processed foods...cook all my meals but stopped obsessing over carbs. I have no intestinal/immune problems prior to keto or even after. Just fyi i lost 85 lbs on keto & have maintained this even with added carbs.

[@SarahMJordan]

That's awesome! Congrats

[@maryannehill8821]

Thanks again Dr Westman, your videos are so helpful as they keeps us on track rather than get bamboozled with all these different ideas. 👍

[@motherof1doll.]

I’m SOO thankful for your videos. I watched this video and a few others and they cause me to worry because I try to follow different things to avoid landing in an echo chamber or belief system. My discovery of insulin & its relation to food healing real pains & dangerous issues after my child was diagnosed with Type 1 Discrete (2016). So even though my kiddo has experienced unbelievable healing by changing diet since 2017 and then the rest of us realizing what is good for HER pancreas is good for OURS (and everything else), I hear these other people and wonder what’s missing from the info (it’s impossible to know because of the complexity of the human body, genes, etc), so your response videos are incredibly helpful for us in our ongoing learning. Also, we don’t buy the extra stuff sold in video.

[@John_rbg]

I’ve been low carb and sometimes Keto for past 7 years. I now periodically move into Keto-carnivore and sometimes just carnivore depending on where I’m at. I will never go back to anything more than 20 total carbs per day except on special occasions. My personal experiences are aligned with yours and your videos have helped me through some new experiences that I didn’t know exactly how to handle on my own. When I’m full carnivore I do take a daily electrolyte supplement powder. I also started taking Magnesium Glycinate each night to prevent leg cramps and that provided me immediate relief. Thanks for all the knowledge and support!! Also, my personal doctor has supported me with low carb from day one. She monitored my inside health very closely for the first 3 years and eventually told me I had done such a great job that I was no longer diabetic and she was able to stop all meds I had started due to my weight and diabetes. It’s been 4 years off meds for me and my health is still where it was at 3 years and my doctor just keeps telling me to keep it up. I see her once per year now.

[@eringo-bragh4243]

I think the two issues with Keto are (1) I want to go back and eat like I did before (I sorta did this with Atkins a couple of decades ago) or (2) I want to eat Keto & incorporate 'foods' that I use to eat in some "Keto" form, which is problematic plus a lot of Keto foods are just another version of processed carbage. There is also transitioning from 3 meals a day plus snacks to re-orienting to eating when you are actually hungry which is not entirely easy due to our habits, but when you up the fat, you tend to not be as hungry though doesn't work for everyone.

[@Damcarnivore]

Toms Channel kindly encouraged me it was okay to eat bs keto processed food. I should thank him as I am now carnivore and I haven’t felt better in my 53 years. Been on this for 17 months

[@buckmurdock2500]

so you have been alive for 636 months. For 17 months you have been carnivore which is 2% of your entire life, yet you're going to use the 2% sampling to predict your health for the remainder of your life . . . What could possibly go wrong with that?

[@Damcarnivore]

@@buckmurdock2500 actually no I’m going to use the health diet of the people that have been using the standard diet for the last 50-60 years to see how their are going. Oh it’s now worse than it’s ever been with chronic illnesses and biology that suggest that the food pyramid is a pile of 💩

[@Damcarnivore]

@@buckmurdock2500 also since when do you get health at 53 when I was an athlete first my first 40 years. And actually ate “healthier” after having to quit sports or have a knee surgery

[@adelinematusiak693]

I'm 76 year old woman with HF..Thyroid issues...osteo. I'm on keto now for my health and feeling so much better.

[@babadurg]

Awwwww how sweet me Soooo much happy to hear that my Dear... Thank u very very much for telling us about it and may God always Bless you n your all family members amen ❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 And u please tell me everything about you my Dear... What u eat all day? U workout or not? Actually I also Wanaa start keto diet but me don't know how to start??? So please u tell me my Dear 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@adelinematusiak693]

I started really slow. Getting rid of sugar was hard. Then I was eating ONE slice of bread, I loved my Avacado toast with bacon and egg. So it took me awhile not eat bread. I love my veggies, so gradually I ate less and less. I am right now more Carnivore, but If I feel I have a taste for a veggies, i will eat veggies that are ok for keto. It takes time little by little don’t rush. I don’t salt much so I have to watch my electrolytes. I did notice much of my brain fog was less and my memory was better.

[@markaldersey2663]

I’m doing carnivore and I’m not turning back, I’ve done vegan for a very short time couldn’t eat enough to feel full without being bloated, but keto/ carnivore is the way to go I’ve never felt better !

[@luke2870]

Yoooooo! Thanks for the info Dr. W! Love your videos.

[@deannefalise2784]

If I was following Delauer or someone similar. I'd quit keto too. I almost did quit until I found Dr. Westman. He makes it so simple. The others made it too complicated and expensive. Also, who are "all" these people quitting? KZbin influencers? That's not everyone. They may be burned out from making videos and all the negative comments.

[@grannyrsh5553]

Dr. Westman thank you for your reaction videos. It’s so hard to know who to trust on you tube. Really appreciate your down to earth low key approach to helping so many of us who just want help from someone we can trust. Thank you!

[@brycefbarnes]

This was a great video! Thanks Dr. Westman. I like your style of allowing people to talk (or video's to talk).. and your reflect very calmly and even acknowledge good points that are made. Enjoying your commentary more and more.. thank you.

[@cassieoz1702]

He ans Paul Saladino dont live in the same universe as me

[@richardmullins2850]

I am a 61 year old male been Keto for 3 years and will never leave the Keto lifestyle I feel better now than I did when I was 30 years old for this I want to Thank Dr Westman sir you have changed my life for the better P.S also Down 90 lbs

[@maximussilverstacker3928]

Exactly! Well said ! My wife and I are 61 been on keto 18 months feel great ! We’ve both lost 35 lbs and more energy thd. Ever with 2 meals a day nothing after 530 dinner til breakfast at 10am why change what’s working great

[@mythals]

I like the way Dr Westman approaches this style of video - with thoughtfulness, insight, concessions (such as the different type of people Thomas likely interacts with vs those Dr Westman sees) and an even, calm and explanatory approach. Thank you, it is pleasant to watch and informative.

[@monique804]

Dr. Westmen, your a class act….thank you for your honesty and education on this subject ,love from sunny Florida ❤️☀️

[@walker.1505]

Prof. Bart Kay...listen to his videos debunking Tom's Videos 😂😂

[@ArcoZakus]

If you can stand his pompous attitude.

[@weridplusho]

@ArcoZakus he's British, it's a feature not a bug. 😂

[@walker.1505]

@@weridplusho lol yeah

[@junglecat7263]

Bart Kay thinks carnivore is the only healthy diet in the world. He dismisses the success athletic, lean people have, including improved health and better blood work, when they add back some whole food, non-processed carbs

[@davidcottrell1308]

Brilliant, as usual!

[@ketogenic_ron]

I am no longer Keto, but I am truly grateful for the keto diet as it reversed my alcoholic fatty liver and improved my kidney function

[@brendahunter9134]

Not ketogenic now? What then?

[@notgunnadoit7461]

I'm carnivore because I drink every day lol I figure it will balance it out.

[@jessicarocks1329]

@@notgunnadoit7461ditto lol. I drink dry sparkling wine, hardly any carbs.

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Laughing! Started 6 years ago and will NEVER stop. I love the food. I love how healthy I’ve become! I love how good I feel! Delauer is a huckster. I wish he’d stick to his own professional field, which is personal training,

[@Deanriley]

We used to call it low carb thirty plus years ago and most of what people call keto is still the basic low carb diet Atkins promoted, but many of us have gradually moved towards a hyper-carnivore or keto-vore diet. That’s been my experience; mostly protein/fat foods with LC-keto during the holidays or special occasions.

[@kaakrepwhatever]

I do no tracking of my diet, but I eat no grains, beans, fruits, or starchy vegetables. I consider myself low carb, but it's not a "diet", it's just how I eat.

[@arifaahamed7239]

I’m 52 female, on low carb diet. I started Keto 3 years ago and lost 29kg, eliminating all health problems; but my LDL got high, my doctor freaks out ; so now, I reduced my saturated fat intake and following a healthy ketogenic lifestyle. This solves everything. Thanks dr. Westman

[@honkytonk4465]

Saturated fat is the good fat.

[@arifaahamed7239]

@@honkytonk4465 I eat saturated fat, I just reduced the amount of saturated fat a bit.

[@TheBigJTeezy]

Thank you for making these videos. It's so helpful to have an actual research physician with so much clinical experience to cut through the noise of the influences and propagandists. God bless you, Dr. Westman!

[@slingshot8219]

I quit veggies. I just have 1/4 cup salted butter toasted pecan with Allulose as treat. I am now mainly meat and dairy based. I chose to do keto for life because it helps me to fight off depression and anxiety, pain in joints. So not EVERYONE is quitting keto.

[@user-hm4jm1cy7m]

no one i know is quitting keto/carnivore. They may struggle with it at first but after trying it the first time theyve learned about the benefits and always go back on it.

[@kathyfanchi2557]

Thank you, Dr. Westman, for another analysis of a video stating questionable “facts”.

[@honkymonkey9568]

I cycle in and out of keto because I like to cycle in and out of inflammation, joint pain, and weight gain.

[@anderswallin3883]

I decided to start Keto diet starting next week to see if it can fix my IBS. And that is because i found you, Thomas and Ken Berry

[@omnimetric84]

At 58, I had near-miraculous success on hard keto for 8+ months. Lost all the extra fat and got off all meds. I can maintain that weight/ fitness/ metabolic level with carb cycling so that’s what I do since 2021. Still mostly carnivore-ish and low carb (under 75g/day on carb days). Still, no highly-processed carbs though. It’s actually easy and natural now.

[@BarbaraClayArtisticsoulwithin]

❤ O my goodness I love this so much. Just a few days ago after a loooot of medical test I finally got my diagnosis. I have Inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Haven't heard of it? Neither have I but it is a thing😂. Anyway to keep a long story short my heart doctor worked really hard to find out what was wrong and how she could help. She put me on medication but she explained it will never be a total fix. In this process she helped check off most of what I needed to do for my health except I am overweight. In a gentle way she said that is the next thing I have to work on to keep my heart healthy. I told her I will try. I went to church and I told them the good news and a good friend of mine suggested I got keto like he did. I told him I tried to go keto but I was having a really hard time letting go of the carbs but this time I had a feeling that keto would help me now. He said "I would tell you how I do keto but with your health issues you really need to figure this out on your own and see what works best for you". He said keep it simple and use an app to keep track of your macros. I did just that and I feel soo good. I found a way that worked for me and I lost 3 lbs in a week and a half. I learned that the more fats I ate the less I craved carbs. It's so weird lol. I still eat a little carbs but I said to my husband I can live like this. Meaning I am doing it in a way that fits for me and my health issues. I owe my friend a big thanks for encouraging me to find my own way. I love all your videos because it just helps me to understand a little bit more on how our body works and how nutrition works. I love what I am doing now even when I feel sick and tired because my heart is racing 150 beats per minute. Ever since I got on my new meds and started keto I feel like I am able to breathe, rest and relax and that is priceless. I can sleep now.Thank you for posting this video.

[@lz.mirandix6688]

Just try taking Magnesium, orally, solved my two years cardiac arrithmya and fast beating all day long in some two weeks. Got back my normal good life.

[@barbmennie2502]

Thank you for your calm informed response to these exaggerated statements; still practice Keto; am 77 and feel so grateful for Dr. westman!

[@markburnham7512]

Always the calm voice of reason in the hyperbolic click-bait diet world. Thanks.

[@dickhughes861]

I started on a keto diet before even hearing the term "Keto". My diabetic specialist saw my slightly higher blood sugar score and said to himself, "perhaps your pancreas is shutting down. I had not heard that the possibility existed. Driving home I reflected on blood sugar being something that I bought and then put in my mouth. I was immediately on keto. I just stopped eating carbs. Later I came across Dr. Westman and his clinic and Dr. Tim Noakes and became more informed about the whole affair. Now my A1C is 5.2 to 5.5 and I weigh 80 pounds less. I regard a keto diet as an essential to good health and will never quit it despite having occasional sugar treats, I never buy sugar or honey or anything made of wheat.

[@ElleCoyote]

As a carb addict, I need to stay keto. I eat too many carbs at times, but I get back on keto asap. I feel better immediately, and I even look better in the mirror when I am on keto.

[@deborahthaler35]

Thank you for the recommendations for books!

[@TianaMaher]

I felt my best on keto. But a year ago my daughter who has MS. and my granddaughter moved in with us. With Trudeau's taxes, the price of meat and vegetables has more than doubled. I can no longer afford to eat healthily although I try through bone broths and such. My IBS and brain fog have returned.

[@lowcarbkitchen]

As a diabetic I can't "eat carbs some of the time" without shooting up my blood sugar, and paying the consequences.

[@marianne1959]

Same here!!

[@cassieoz1702]

TL comment about needing to cycle out of ketosis is based on the "keto ruins your glucose tolerance" rubbish

[@marksavino2580]

thanks for your rational analysis

[@thuggie1]

I had great results with the keto diet. My blood sugar is in normal range, and I have lost weight. Your videos have been very helpful.

[@liverpoolpictorial]

"Everyone's quitting the Keto diet?" "Shouting it from the rooftops?" Unlike myself, I barely personally know anyone who is on it. I take DeLauer with a pinch of marketing salt. Keto works, period.

[@markhicks5569]

Love your approach Dr. High protein low carb… HPLC. Many keto folks transition to this approach once they lose the weight and gain their health back. I did and am the healthiest I have ever been in my 60 years. Lost 75 lbs and now a lean mean 150. Now I am in control of my health by understanding and managing how to regulate fats, carbs and protiens.

[@jimboolittle8067]

Great like always

[@stevendaniel8126]

Was on Keto two years with astounding results. Burned out..... Now on Mediterranean. Fantastic !!

[@24bellers20]

I need to tweet Shawn Baker to ask if he’s got any known nutrient deficiencies. I would have thought not but it’s worth asking.

[@emh8861]

No, he’s another extreme weirdo.

[@sacrosankt3892]

He always has things to sell, doesnt he?

[@gailneedham9930]

Thank you so much

[@missiris1234]

Most people today are happy they can put food on the table for the family. These discussions are for a small percentage of people out there. We all do the best we can do🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hillviewmews]

Absolutely spot on Dr Westman. The need for a lifestyle intervention to reverse metabolic syndrome disorders is probably a 1000 times more than those who want to optimise physical fitness alone. But here’s the kicker, a full blown Type 2 Diabetic who reverses the condition on a Low Carb lifestyle will most likely be healthier and have more vitality and endurance than a “healthy” person on a conventional “well balanced” diet AND also less likely to develop cancer and dementia as they age. The “secret” is to adopt the lifestyle that is sustainable for life, which has been demonstrated and is very much doable. We are indebted to your dedication to supporting the metabolically ill, Dr Westman.