Why I Quit Keto and What I Wish I Did Differently (sincerely)

[@mrkeeny]

Best thing about keto is fat keeps you feeling full. No will power needed. As soon as I start eating sugar, cravings again.

[@chrisedler6758]

That's exactly where I am. I even have to be very careful with fruit. It may set me off. I just try to stick with berries as much as possible and use monkfruit extract if I need to sweeten food.

[@oliphauntsneverlie6227]

I've been on keto for 3-1/2 weeks and I am still waiting for that "full" feeling! Hunger pains are most certainly less but I do not feel full when I wake up or at the end of my 16 hr fasting period. But it is tolerable.

[@gabrielcarrasco602]

Yup I'm in the same boat.. if I have some sweetness or carbs I get twitchy.. 😂

[@chrisedler6758]

@oliphauntsneverlie6227 it gets much easier over time. Ive been fat adapted for over 8 years and never feel hunger because my body knows how to get energy through fat either from dietary or from body. I lost 202 lbs and have kept it off for 11 years. Having a broken metabolism takes time to heal. Slowly increase your IF so you can get away with easy OMAD. Don't do dirty keto and check your ketones with a keto mojo kit. You will know when you are in ketosis without a doubt. Then hunger will be gone and your metabolism will start to heal. It takes some time but your body is smart.

[@Petunia-fl9lu]

yeah.... there's a deep deep drive to eat sweet things I think because in human evolution sweet was 'safe' and rare in nature

[@deepost2604]

Age 82, and I recently opted for 35g. of protein within an hour of getting up. After a week of trying to get 100 g. Protein every day, my weight is the same, but my waist and hips dropped an inch each. This made my lean mass four pounds greater on the BMI calculator. More muscle…At this age, keeping muscle is a high priority. Dr. Lyman interview convinced me to be consistent with protein intake, especially in the a.m. No more fasting at this age. I cannot afford to lose muscle.

[@healthyinformation]

This can be a big problem as we age. Be sure to take a good multiple supplement especially one that provides the electrolytes

[@lpg12338]

Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@Godskeiki]

Good for you!!! 🎉 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 How do find this Dr. Lyman??

[@Godskeiki]

Did you mean this Dr here?? kzbin.infoA3fVSMt1nsI?si=GQxf0rCfSmIuROJv

[@ScarlettDuchess]

Fasting increases HGH (human growth hormone). HGH supports metabolism and improves muscle growth, strength, and lean body mass.

[@TheEtoneKapone]

I love how you're always willing to learn and adjust when it makes sense. There's way too many channels that make things dogmatic.

[@maplin007]

He changes his diet with his socks so how does he know what works or harms long term. At least he’s realised red meat is what he really needs above any other food I suppose.

[@triphan5842]

U don’t realize all his advices from this video are basic nutritions facts?. Obviously he need carb for sport performances and other foods besides meat and fat for micro nutrients

[@maplin007]

@@triphan5842 why do think he needs carbs for sports, that has been disproven recently fat can be used very rapidly “your body breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acids in the process of lipolysis. The fatty acids can then be broken down directly to get energy, or can be used to make glucose through a multi-step process called gluconeogenesis. In gluconeogenesis, amino acids can also be used to make glucose” and why would we eat a diet that requires us to eat a bit of everything to get our nutrients? No other animal/species does this. Many plant foods block the absorption of and lock nutrients into fibre. It’s what you actually absorb that counts.

[@DarkAbyss9]

He was I insanely dogmatic 2 years ago

[@maplin007]

@@DarkAbyss9 he’s older and wiser, let’s face it as long as you feel ok nobody knows how long we are here for.

[@adriansierra751]

I stopped strict keto over a year ago. It's not a big deal. Keep it low carb and eat healthy and excercise!!! GO THOMAS GO!!!

[@gurunoormaan1643]

Low carb means how much?

[@loribadgero1035]

@@gurunoormaan1643 less than 50 grams a day, but some people do even less.

[@booga8739]

Mayo clinic says: "A daily limit of 0.7 to 2 ounces (20 to 57 grams) of carbohydrates is typical with a low-carb diet. These amounts of carbohydrates provide 80 to 240 calories."

[@sounddiv]

BS.…for what body weight or bmi? *Talk to your doctor!

[@mathewstovell5167]

@@sounddiv Your doctor does not understand nutrition. He/she understands medicine, illness and some biology. In his/her 7 years of training, only 3 months of it were spent studying nutrition. And even then, only synthetic varitations of vitamins and minerals. "Talk to your doctor" is not good nutrition advice. ** That being said, I agree with he first thing you said: "BS.…for what body weight or bmi?". Very true, some peeps can get away with more carbs than others. I would add "activity level" is another co-factor.

[@rawkfist-ih6nk]

You work out a ton. You can tolerate waaay more carbs than most. Too many of the comments seem to be throwing a pity party yelling at anyone on keto thinking because you came off keto it means keto is bunk. But the majority of Americans are sedentary and need a minimal amount of carbs.

[@kevj9589]

I think if done correctly and cleanly, keto is a most excellent reset for the body. Doesn't have to be a forever thing. Maybe a 1 or 2 year thing to get us back on track and heal ourselves from many years of less than great dietary choices.

[@jefweb5043]

Yes. Absolutely...most definitely agree.

[@HussRisingYT]

You achieve the same outcome with LFHC

[@kevj9589]

@@HussRisingYT No. Hell no. Low fat, high carb is how you mess up your body in the first place.

[@fKek-yy8tz]

Absolutely unnecessary, you can have the same or even better effect in a year eating more regular nutrient dense foods and less to no junk.

[@zap0918]

@@fKek-yy8tz This comment avoids the obvious. KETO is not simply for losing weight. It is mostly used for controlling insulin levels in the body and lowering blood glucose. Insulin resistance is a major factor in most diseases related to inflammation. That doesn't get fixed by eating what you said. That gets fixed by removing the sugar/carbohydrates from the food.

[@MariaEmmerich]

I’ve been keto for over 27 years. I focus on high protein, I’ve always eaten organ meat, I help my clients learn to do keto for their “why.” If they have epilepsy, they do keto WAY different than someone who wants to reverse type 2 diabetes.

[@deedeladee1916]

Great to read.

[@brittneyrussell1766]

How would it be different for someone with epilepsy?

[@Cekatu]

​@@brittneyrussell1766 Hmmmm.... Their statement had me confused. Keto is keto. No?

[@brittneyrussell1766]

@@Cekatu I'm certainly curious bc my son has epilepsy.

[@thomassaddul]

​@@brittneyrussell1766Keto esp. fatty meat heals epilepsy

[@lifeobstaclewarrior2685]

My FAVORITE video of yours YET!!!! Those who have traveled this road a while can fully appreciate your transparency!!!

[@tyna7997799]

Whatever you're doing now, you're looking healthier than ever. You looked so tired in some of your older videos. Thank you for all your help and passing along your knowledge over the years, we really appreciate all that you do!

[@Maranatha_Vision]

He looked very tired!!! He looks refreshed now!

[@brandonh4516]

The few extra carbs juiced him up a lil

[@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007]

He was taking a ton of Ozempic and I pointed it out to him that he was looking gaunt… He stopped taking it a few weeks ago lol. Look it up if you don't believe me it's called Ozempic face

[@N-xi2zh]

@@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007 doubt that; he lost lots of weight yrs ago. wow stop hating.

[@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007]

@@N-xi2zh you're not intelligent. Stop talking

[@tacovato9247]

Happy for you. Been with you for years. Glad you’re at this point in your life.

[@carolmacdonnell7692]

It’s crazy to criticize Thomas for this change in his thinking! He is more than capable of learning with new information coming out, and he is to be respected for being forthcoming on all this.

[@pododododoehoh3550]

Just ignore them. If you avoid upsetting fools, youre just maintaining a foolish audience. This type of video is exacrly what im here for. Someone who educates me as they learn, not another one of these youtube cultists, such as the echichamberyness that happens in the space that Thomas mentioned.

[@Lujilu4]

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[@JimCoffey]

Hey Dude, your timing on this video couldn't be more perfect for me and it's my new favorite. I've limited the amount of content that I watch to just a couple of people in each area that I'm interested in and you're my #1 in nutrition. Your honesty and insight are truly appreciated and have helped me change my life. I'm at a similar point in my keto journey and your updates have been incredibly helpful. Your research and dedication have guided me to find what works best for me and I appreciate it. Keep up the great work and Thanks for being my go-to nutrition guru!

[@RelentlessSoul]

I must say I have a lot more respect for you now. You're open to seeking information and not stuck in your way like other keto-ers out there. Balance.

[@amyfarrell8799]

Chicken is high in omega-6 if it's not pasture-raised because it's fed corn chicken seed oil to fatten them up

[@pododododoehoh3550]

One of your best videos ever, huge respect for this. Thr best thing about the scientific method is the continuous learning. General updates like this now and then are so invaluable.

[@eastcoastbret]

Love it brother. You've always shot things straight with us and we all appreciate. I'm currently on the R2M Protocol and its basis is exactly what you just cleared up about dirty keto and just eat in cleaner ways (high quality protein, low carbs (unless complex carbs), fiber and water... That's all you need, but can we reprogram to make this life altering change... the food industry clearly doesn't have our health in mind and big pharma wants it that way... thanks man.

[@ddgitz]

This is helpful for me as I restart/modify keto diet! Thank you, Thomas.

[@miriamcedillo4431]

Great minds think alike!😄 I came to mostly the same conclusions that you've mentioned above, especially about the balance of saturated fats to protein. I would occasionally get diarrhea or symptoms of GERD when I would overdo my Sat. Fat content. Also, being a Senior, I've heard from a variety of sources that the older you get, the more protein you should consume. That's why I consider myself more Ketovore than straight Keto now, though I do retain veggies like Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Artichoke Hearts, Broccoli, Avocado and Asparagus, to get in more potassium (I'm not a big 'salad' person). Lastly, I too have realized I should "march to the beat of my own drum", and that it's OK to occasionally 'ditch' the Keto. As a matter of fact, I learned recently that even on non-fasting, non-Keto, "Carb Pig-Out" Days, mostly around holidays, that If I limit the carbs to just one or two days, I can get right back onto Keto/Ketovore without as much lingering 'cravings' as would happen previously when I would 'fall off the wagon." Thanks for giving us 'Keto-Freaks' permission to do it our own way and trying out different things to personalize our own journeys.

[@tnvoljr]

TD, I appreciate you and your willingness to recognize the journey. Thanks

[@Magpie-1111]

Good video. This is about real life and what works for you as an individual. So many tend to get hung up on what they look like, or strictly adhering to a path, that they lose track of what is really important, which is how you actually feel all day every day - mentally and physically.

[@SigrunHT]

Sounds a lot more like Dr. Paul Saladino. Could you possibly do a video on what and how you eat now? What kind of foods you consider worth eating? I'm eating mainly eggs which I separate into the whites and add 2 yolks, red meat, chicken etc, some onion, garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, sauerkraut and kimchi. Drinking probiotic milk, kifer. So mostly it's turning into a body-builder's diet.

[@dmythica]

Similar foods, but I think Paul has way more carbs.

[@Coach_Jose]

I think Thomas misses his cookie 🍪 treats 😢

[@sweetpeace5]

Many body builders eat carbs: rice, sweet potatoes

[@andrewsommerdc]

Did strict keto for almost 8 years and had an amazing reversal of insulin resistance. As I added small amounts of carbs back in - namely berries, dark chocolate, veggies, etc. I just seemed to feel better. But at the same time I didn’t realize that as I increased the carbs the fat had to go down. Once I learned this, it was a big game changer.

[@sandrabassett9923]

Excellent point👍

[@ek6744]

Why the fat has to go down?

[@kliersheed]

@@ek6744 prob total calories? other thnan that i have no idea why he would do it. unless you reudce it to carbs only, fat AND sugar is always a bad combination. and fat only is superior to carbs only in about every way.

[@eleanorsendeavors29]

@@ek6744 probably weight gain...

[@dramorsantiago]

I love this, I was about 9years in Keto, and my food environment has changed this past year, never had a problem with cholesterol or heart or diabetes and it doesn't run in the family, cancer does - I was trying to slow down prostate cancer... but I want to say with my keto journey, I'm more knowledgeable, and conscious about food... and how it factors into health... all this to say I love the progression you expressed, feeling like complete garbage, feeling great to feeling way great! ( and the knowledge behind it)

[@DNA350ppm]

As an almost vegan I have followed you for meany years, Thomas - not that I have been tempted to eat meat or "going keto" or lose weight - but because I have trusted your honesty, whatever you have researched or recommended you have explained clearly and with earnest conviction - and so you have given much food for thought, and I always feel a bit up-beat after listened to your videos. Today, too. We all have to go through learning -processes. You represent the possibility to take action and take care of yourself. I try to find the right balance, too, for me; because how much I would like to eat Mediterranean style - it is difficult in my cold climate, much of our food is picked unripe and transported far and is cultivated beyond our control. One has to find one's own way. For us up north, healthy soups might be more convenient and nutrient-dense than salads, if not homegrown for a short season. We don't have free-roaming cattle over here in Scandinavia, they have to stay inside most of the year and live on hay and whatever people can provide for them in stables, while the fields are covered in snow. I feel sorry for them. As for any caged animals of any sort, like hens, and even fish. So being predominantly vegan I can afford organic and fair-trade and people- and animal-friendly produce. I take supplements of many sorts, because food can be very depleted of nutrients in todays food-markets. I have for a period had so severe potassium-deficit that I felt both nausea, tingling and faint. (Was unaware of that risk and the reason.) This was mostly due to blood-pressure medication being potassium-thieves. And nobocy can/should eat 8 bananas a day, that is too one-sided. So I restrict sodium and take potassium supplements. Bread, porridge, pasta, can all be healthy when made of healthy ingredients. Rape-seeds of modern varieties, organic, virgin, give omega 3 precursors, in a way that olive oils don't. And can be grown where no olives thrive. A vegan can seldom build muscles like yours, but for many people that much muscles is not equally important to stay healthy - also the body of a figure-skater would suffice, I think🙂. No doubt muscles help to soak up sugars, and if we are not having an insulin/weight-problem, we don't have to go on keto or stay on keto, but can eat a balanced diet including nutrient-dense carbs. Added sugars are vegan and nevertheless not healthy at all. Some don't get that. It is a bit boring to say it, but a balanced diet seems to be the best in the long run. I thank you, Thomas, for sharing your journey and all your insights.

[@SagaofJoshua]

Appreciate the genuine real-world perspective and the ability to question your own beliefs and biases is a sign of true intelligence. Well done.

[@corteltube]

No…he needs a new spiel. A new thing to sell. So now what do all his followers do…follow or go…I will go. I never took keto too seriously….but a lot of “people” did. All his “guessing” led a lot of people down an apparently false path.

[@toniyoung5131]

After i was through the menopause, in my late 50s, i started to gain weight steadily. Im in my 70s now. I was strict keto from 66-69, thought i could risk more than 20g of carbs a day and my sweet cravings became far more than I'd had previously! My weight ballooned by 8 kg, my inflamed joints came back.So, im sticking with keto, to keep the sweet cravings away. I eat a wide variety of foods, including cold cooked potatoes, just no deserts.

[@Staygoldponyboy44]

How many grams of carbs for you? Curious because I'm going through similar issues.

[@justaperson7130]

So good to hear post-menopausal experiences since this is a game changer. Also, older person’s experiences. Been heath focused all my life but at 66 I need more specific information. It’s a different stage of life and needs its own research. How wonderful would that be?

[@Selahree]

I have stenosis that also comes back if I go off keto

[@skincraftorganicsllc8537]

Your content and delivery are ALWAYS so valuable - THANK YOU, Thomas!! I think, unless a person is tracking - or at least, has tracked for a period of time to get a real grasp on the nutrients they're getting from food, they should take a multivitamin. I have been tracking basically every morsel that goes into my mouth with Cronometer (I LOVE DOING IT - it's not a chore for me at all - more of a fun, rewarding challenge), and it's extremely difficult to hit all of the micronutrient targets - and I work at it. I take a multivitamin that calls for taking 4 capsules a day, but because I do know what I'm getting in food, I only need to take 1 instead - and then also add D3, Fish Oil, Magnesium, K2 & extra Potassium - and occasionally zinc. Getting enough potassium is really difficult - as is choline (I eat 1 egg a day, so come close, but usually I don't get to 100%).

[@debragoring]

Thanks for your honesty and detail. I really admire your integrity. 😊

[@paulafletcher-saafir7487]

Thanks Thomas for your transparency & honesty about your journey from beginning Keto to the present. I started with you early on in your podcast and have admired the info you presented. However, maybe a year ago I noticed a change in your appearance. You look so much healthier now. Thanks again for always trying to give us the best, with complete honesty 😊!

[@brandoncastillo5211]

its hard to go straight into just eating 100% healthy, you definitely did a good job in your health journey and guided people in the right direction

[@emmanuelking9988]

Thank you for sharing this 👍 When I had high type 2 diabetes, I decided not to take meds. and went full Keto. In four months my A1C was in normal range. Seeing this success, I stay on Keto for two years but in the middle of my second year, I really began to feel pretty crappy with low energy, hair loss, muscle weakness, dehydration and began to even gain some weight. Then I decided to incorporate complex carbs back into my diet, like root vegetables, all fruits (not just berries) and organic/unprocessed grains, like brown rice, oat bran, oatmeal etc. As a result, I have felt so much better. Keto, like any extreme diet or exclusionary diet should be temporary until you reach your health goal. I agree that we should do what is best for our health and health goals and not be dogmatic with any diet or "health gurus".

[@catfirstman]

Bodies change. Food changes. Low carb is still the healthiest option for me. I read original Atkins the whole plan and there is a thing called carb tolerance. Mine is 30 g a day. There is diabetes in my family. Low carb keeps it at bay.

[@catfirstman]

@@PhilDietznot for ne. I am a meat and lettuce girl.

[@omnimatty]

@@PhilDietz Dr Kemper. Awesome!

[@healthyinformation]

Great thinking. Do you take a good supplement as well?

[@catfirstman]

@@healthyinformation I take a wide range of supplements. The soils are depleted and I am fighting the DNA programmed aging as well. Grew up on Adelle Davis, thanks to my mom, and have carried the torch ever since. I constantly research and watch videos about the latest and greatest.

[@defeqel6537]

The lower your natural insulin production, then likely the less carbs you tolerate

[@ShiraleeMatehe]

Keto is gr8 for a newly diagnosed person of t2d, and once in remission can explore adding carbs. Really liked this vid, thanks Thomas for your courage in making this vid. 💪

[@scotlandtheinsane3359]

Ketosis works very well for me, personally.. (Mentally, energetically, and so for productivity). I just don't do it all of the time... And yes, I prefer the MAD version.. As for potassium, I just have a large avocado most days..

[@Andy01010]

Basically using it as a tool rather than a permanent lifestyle

[@getdown8990]

Avocados have 1g potassium you need 3.4g

[@scotlandtheinsane3359]

@@getdown8990 Why?

[@getdown8990]

@@scotlandtheinsane3359 idk according to what I read

[@scotlandtheinsane3359]

@getdown8990 Well, when in nature have we historically had 3.4g of potassium? Never, I would say, not even close, and throughout most of our history, we were often in starvation ketosis. I think a gram is fine with a similar level of elemental magnesium supplementation (and more salt). That's like double the amount of active potassium in these highly concentrated potassium citrate brands. I mean, even with low levels of insulin in the body, it's a lot! Your body will tell you if it's correct anyway, as you will be in a highly energised state, or not, during ketosis.

[@richardpells5974]

Fascinating and really helpful. can't help thinking though that had you done all that you say from the start, you would have missed out on so much valuable experience which we have benefited from so much following the channel.

[@pelotontherapyy]

The refined approach is wonderful if you don’t suffer from a binge eating disorder. Any kind of refined carbs and sugar will set me off, even fruits. I’ve literally eaten 5 full-size grapefruits in one sitting. Once my brain gets hijacked, dopamine receptors become overloaded, and leptin levels become blocked, I become a passenger in my own body while my brain is the driver. Keto has literally saved my life.

[@chitwatt2504]

Sounds like me😂

[@Selahree]

I have a history of bulimia. My doctor treats it with keto and for me I've found it extremely helpful. Keto can be great for eating disorders.

[@InSync3912]

20 total or net carbs? Do you avoid dairy as well?

[@ALANMcK1956infj]

Are you ADHD Also ?

[@RoundMtnDryGoods]

Me too! I am a binge eater and I've done really well on keto. I'm refining it as I learn, but just cutting out sugar and refined carbs has given me so much control over my eating habits. It's not perfect, but it's better. All my health markers have improved.

[@suziehartwright]

We have also adopted the same mindset. You look great. Glad you are doing so well. It's a journey for sure and lots of great learning along the way. Thanks for all your videos Thomas.

[@ThePeterR66]

I was waiting for the commercial for the Pills when Thomas announced the need for multivitamin. LOL

[@defeqel6537]

liver supplements are basically the same thing

[@smiith7996]

All his videos are advertising products. He's a commercial.

[@caitlinhoey841]

I’m on medical keto so I don’t think I’ll ever stop keto. I eat macadamia or Pili nuts for breakfast and lunch, and then I have red meat for dinner. I make my keto treats (peanut butter cups, and keto bounty bars). I guess I’m doing okay. I don’t eat a lot of butter. I love it though. I give myself a treat day with steak cooked in butter every other weekend. Thanks for all your tips! I found the video very informative. I might start tracking cortisol now. I never thought of that. Have a great weekend, Thomas!

[@theskateboardfan]

Five years of Carnivore Diet for me. I occasionally have fruit, but definitely no veggies or starches. I agree on the protein. It is the most important.

[@xsw882]

Same. Keto never sat right with me until i tried carnivore

[@devadasn]

Have you checked your testosterone levels? Carnivore has been tanking a lot of guys t levels

[@lotleoregler6836]

Same here, happy with carnivore only

[@initialize21]

You realize vegetables aren't bad right? Lol!

[@maplin007]

@@initialize21you do realise they are bad for some people right?

[@JB-ip7vr]

Another point if you look at the "keto like diet" studies. Where they gave them fats as well as what they consider low carb but is actually over 50g, something like 100-200g instead of 400g of carbs a day. Mixing fats and this amount of carbs turned their health markers bad. I would like to see a video addressing this.

[@SG-ji5ij]

That's because they used Polyunsaturated fats in the study.

[@cincicycles]

Great video Thomas. Would love to see you do a video around something like “If I was 300 lbs today, here’s everything I would do to get healthy knowing what I now know.”

[@zarasophia3714]

Thank you Thomas for sharing what you’ve learned from your experience. Great info.

[@KhaiSoFly_Official]

Been following you for a long time and it’s great to see you reflect on your protocol

[@sharpland]

Been following you for many years. Always appreciate your willingness to check yourself, correct yourself and simply be honest.

[@shabasa613]

Quality protein from sources like fish, meat, eggs, skyr, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, whey, kefir and cheese is the foundation of my keto diet. I try to always get the full fat varieties of these foods. Walnuts have the best omega 6:3 ratio among nuts so I will eat those for satiety. I try to eat a big salad for lunch every day and sprinkle on some nutritional yeast. I agree with what you said about prioritizing potassium (I think the r/keto gatekeepers have it backwards regarding the ratio of sodium to potassium).

[@hanasong8296]

Agreed. Im on year 6 of keto. Potassium is not stressed enough

[@5piral0ut]

You eat cottage cheese? 😬

[@shabasa613]

@@5piral0ut Yes. Full-fat.

[@5piral0ut]

@@shabasa613 yeh, there’s worse things but 4g carbs (per 100g) is v high for cheese.

[@pretibrowneyez]

Loved every minute of this!!! Thanks for sharing

[@spandecker727]

With an exercise nut like Thomas, I always take his comments with a grain of salt. I’ll never burn the calories like he does so my macro intake still has to be low carb. And like he says we need to do our own thing.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

The guy said he eats maybe 100 grams of carbohydrates in a day. It doesn’t take a high level of activity to burn those.

[@spandecker727]

@@brawndothethirstmutilator9848 maximum 50 grams for me, usually keep it around 30 to maintain my weight, 21 BMI

[@supirman]

i workout 30 minutes 4-5 days per week and eat 250g carbs daily. Carbs are better than fats IMO.

[@beep-beepwatermelon4203]

Thank you for this video. I’m 2 weeks into my keto journey and this video really confirmed my outlook on it. I’m 33 F with three kids under three! I was 115 5’8 before getting preggo with my first. I got up to 200 lb when I was pregnant with my twins. Two weeks ago I was at 169 and today I’m at 160. I’m very focused on nutrition but I abused carbs while breastfeeding my girls to give me some comfort during the chaos. I’m still breastfeeding! My outlook on keto is to do it with healthy whole foods and use it as a tool until I loose the weight. It’s been a great mental exercise to view the nutritional content of a meal from a different perspective. I’ve also tried ingredients like almond flour and using more vegetables to replace the typical carbohydrates in a meal. My gut told me not to lean into dairy for fat and I’ve been focusing on protein with the fat and adding in evoo, avocado oil, and other healthy fats instead of cheese. Thank you for the content!

[@alexalvarez1432]

I was strict Keto for over 3 years and included Intermittent fasting as part of the ritual very early on, progressing to whole and multiple day fasts. (stupidest thing I’ve ever done). I lost a lot of lean tissue chasing the tiny, almost insignificant pockets of remaining fat when I was already close to 10% body fat. All the while following the cult leaders who are all now changing their tune. I credit Ted Naiman with his balanced approach and using the protein lever for bringing me back to sensible mindset. And ridiculously, as I have been slowly bringing back clean carbs, I still have to fight those inner voices I harbored that tell me that carbs are evil. Leaving a cult is never easy.

[@smiith7996]

Spot on comment. I never thought of it as a cult but you are right. These gurus are more like evangelists all pushing 'their' thing.

[@DArnow]

I am not diabetic but wear a cgm. It has helped me understand the amount of carb refeeding my body needs. This is a good thing as you were saying because it's all about minimizing "stress" on body and low glucose (below 80) is too stressful for body and large spikes are equally stressful! CGM has been very educational!

[@richardbalding1101]

The libido issue was one of the main things that got me off keto. When I stuck to it things just didn't work well. I am better off with more veggies, fruit, and high protein.

[@videogazer801]

You did keto very wrong. Keto increases your libido if anything because of high fat consumption

[@richardbalding1101]

​@@videogazer801 You obviously didn't watch the video. He said the same thing.

[@Peter-uh9hu]

​@@videogazer801Apperently NOT donkey!

[@deanablythe9394]

Thank you for sharing your reflections, your honesty is much appreciated.

[@D-lovelyart]

Stopped eating keto a couple years ago. Worked great the 1st year but after going off and back on keto a year later noticed my BF would not come off like before and struggled with excessive muscle tension. Eating a low carb, moderate protein, low fat diet seems to balancing everything just fine today.

[@karlasalp7559]

Great insights, thank you. Just starting my keto journey and hope to walk a similar path of lightening up once I am at a healthy body weight.

[@steveking2139]

I eat keto but almost carnivore. Breakfast generally fried eggs and bacon, lunch sirloin steak, dinner ribeye steak with a peeled grilled zucchini. Works well currently. The vast majority of foods cause stomach discomfort and bloating. But these work for me.

[@AbyssDuelist24]

Looks fine but bacon is a terrible meat to have daily. There's shocking links to bacon and heart failure because of how incredibly processed it is. I hope you're referring to at least proper butcher bacon, not American crispy bacon

[@jeroxpavlic]

​@@AbyssDuelist24 as an European i barely recognise American bacon as food 😂 you have to look up dry aged meet that's just salted/peppered. Pršut, špeh, slanina. No need to use heat on them, why on earth would you destroy it. It has more omega6 than other sources, but you know. In moderation as usual. Hrat treatment is always concerning with these, regarding nitrosamines. Oh and for eggs: ocvirki. Sorry idk how to translate that

[@AbyssDuelist24]

@@jeroxpavlic I am also European and think American bacon is stupid. What we eat is far healthier than theirs

[@LilithCain]

I've never tried European bacon, but I've always found bacon here in the states nasty. I can't eat it. It literally tastes like fatty poison to me.

[@lkrnpk]

pršut is like Balkan prosciutto?

[@Philosophicalpaperti]

I really respect how willing you are to admit that you were wrong. A very scientific approach.

[@Clarabellyha]

I would really like to see a video of what you eat in a day 😊 And an extra point to what kind of carbs you consume to get your 100-120 grams of carbs.

[@Lucida1818]

You know what you need for your body Thomas 🤷🏻‍♀️ The whole process sounds like it was worthwhile because you’ve learned so much from it even the mistakes were valuable! Thanks for the update ❤

[@ShannonSonriseFamilyFarm]

Ladies be carful with keto and fasting - I was for a year and a half.. it was great.. until it wasn’t. Raised stress hormones. Now adding fruit, raw milk potatoes (three meals a day and earring right away upon waking) and slowly healing

[@winterprei5979]

I have the same experience with keto, although I have never fasted. I was great, dropped a bunch of weight, and then it stalled and I felt awful. It took a long time to recover from that.

[@ShannonSonriseFamilyFarm]

@@winterprei5979 sucks eh!? I really enjoy keto and how easy it is to maintain my weight on it - now I just have like keto meals or keto days Basically just a lower carb diet lol It works

[@winterprei5979]

@@ShannonSonriseFamilyFarm I have been eating everything for the past few years. Didn't gain any extra weight, even though I hit (peri)menopauze in those years, but also didn't lose any. I'm trying 'lowish' carbs now. Try to stay on or just under 100 grams a day. I'm interested in fasting (that's why I'm here), but I'm hesitant because of my experience with keto. I'm hypothyroid now, and insulin resistant, and I wasn't all of that before keto, so...I don't want to take any more risks with my health, but I also want to lose weight. It sucks.

[@ShannonSonriseFamilyFarm]

@@winterprei5979 ugh it’s frustrating Because keto is so good for weight management for sure.

[@DougFlamino]

@@winterprei5979

[@ItAllWorks4Good]

Glad you found what works for you and encouraging others to find what works for them.... great health wisdom

[@ecpapa3]

This is why you never listen to anyone on social media on how to be healthy or live your life. First they tell you it’s gospel for years, then they say they changed their mind. 🙄. Do your own research and do what’s good for your own body.

[@lexiatel]

Agreed.

[@rachitsoni1000]

True lines

[@christophereason4403]

Because of this man I got so much more healthier. I dropped 118 lb in 6 months. So before you go criticizing people and telling them not to listen to him, he is very educated backs all his stuff with studies and when he finds new science will finds a better way or if he messes up he admits it. He owns up to it, If you've done your research, you would know the way that he eats is the healthiest way to eat instead of all the process chemically filled made in a lab foods that you consume and not even think about

[@beverlybough3738]

The fact is that "doing the research" is watching YT videos.

[@kettymanno7256]

We are all working progress and he is humble enough to admit the changes he needed to do to improve his health and we benefit so thank you.

[@luyam9]

Interesting analysis. Thanks for sharing!

[@mann8098]

Everyone pivoting 😂 I love it. Let's admit we all got a little dogmatic and it was a "blind leading the blind" phenomenon. Stay flexible, humble and wise my friends.

[@shelteredopal]

True.. strict keto really stifled my gains at the gym but when I started adding moderate carbs it's like my body was revived, however this was during the "keto is king" rhetoric so I kept silent lol

[@Scott-fy7fm]

I get annoyed how so many on the carnivore diet refuse to even discuss any potential drawbacks, and automatically attribute any good thing in their life to the carnivore diet without even talking about other lifestyle and dietary changes they have made.

[@mann8098]

@@shelteredopal sneaky 😅 love it

[@mann8098]

@@Scott-fy7fm because they're basically religious zealots. They'll come around.

[@ClarkPotter]

​@@shelteredopalOnce your BF% is where you want it, why not pivot to Whole30 (or whatever) instead of keto, then? You can't hold compromised gains against keto too hard. If your BF% is where you want it, why even do keto? Just do Whole30 (or whatever) and be healthy and keep the gains high.

[@sallybee19]

Great video, very refreshing! Love your sense of nuance and honesty and what you’re able to recalibrate or change your mind on, and asking other people about that too!

[@annacourville4622]

Some of us don’t have the option to stop strict keto. I have epilepsy and getting off of meds. Yes red meat and lots of it. But I have to keep my fats up too. Don’t forget about us few that are not doing keto, just because.

[@deepost2604]

I discovered Victoria’s keto kitchen. She has epilepsy and stays keto. She has developed a low carb flour which has been very useful making baking pleasurable. This has cut back on almond flour a whole lot. Check her out.

[@annacourville4622]

@@deepost2604 yes, I love her channel too.

[@annettesoss2114]

Agree. I am trying it for inflammation and it is actually working.

[@woodswitchoftheweepingweir2070]

I am keto to control chronic migraines. No matter the medication I took, over the counter, prescription, preventative, they would all stop working. Before keto, my migraines would last for weeks. Now I don't get any migraines and I'm off any medications.

[@delishme2]

Good thing he wasn't talking about YOU then hun 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ryanjones4150]

This is good stuff. I've been doing Keto for 6 months, my health has really improved. I think though, that when I get down to the weight that i want to be that I will take this advice to heart and not be so strict all the time about it. But for now, having a streak of being very low carb helps keep me on track. I have been thinking that I should try a week of very low fat to see if it burns more of my body fat because I am stagnating at around 195, was 275 11 months ago, but I am just maintaining now, haven't lost anything in the last 6 weeks.

[@boostbunny2647]

Keto gave me a very disordered view of food. Restricting carbs for long periods always ended up with me bingeing. Made me fatter than ever cause I would over eat lower carb foods, gaining and losing 10-12 lbs over and over. Now eating 200 carbs a day in comparison to the “20 per day” and having lots more energy to lift weights. Counting macros is more sustainable for me, down 50 lbs.

[@angieahmed8647]

Wow this sounds like me. The gaining and loosing same 10 pounds. After keto then binging on carbs. Been doing it past a year now. 🤔.then I hate myself for messing up keto. And the cycle goes on

[@vtg1632]

I had the total opposite experience. i think it boils down to find out what works for you and stick to it

[@whowhy9023]

Strict carnivore (zero carbs) is a revelation.

[@dontfit6380]

So what you’re saying is you never really did keto. You cycled on and off to lose weight.

[@kevj9589]

@@vtg1632 I think it boils down to doing keto right or not right. Those who report little or no success are the same ones not limiting carbs and protein as much as it would require. Also remember when keto was first brought about to heal, it was a diet meant to mimic fasting so the macros are ultra important. And when it was brought about, we did not have the seed oils we have today that should always be avoided.

[@BigJDinSC]

Career trainer here (CSCS since 2002). Found the channel recently and really enjoying the content. Very helpful for myself and clients.

[@karend.9218]

If a person is young, healthy, fit, then keto is not necessary but low carb will keep good health and energy. Protein should be the most important. Agreed. Strict keto is best for T2D, T1D, epilepsy, cancer, metabolic disorders.

[@Boxnosis]

Really fantastic video, thank you for all of your efforts

[@Petunia-fl9lu]

I had great results doing keto, nothing got rid of the mid life gut in a post menopausal woman like keto the fat just melted away but you have to still eat within calorie limits - but once I got to my slim waist measure, I went off keto, and stayed a bit more low carb. ketones are a by product of fat metabolism - it's a useful tool but no need once you get to a goal weight there's no need to stay. I also have now stabilised at lower carb higher animal product and feel fabulous. Haven't gained more than a few kilos back over ten years, but I've still got a waist - carbs I notice just make my waist go very quickly so I keep the high intake to xmas and birthdays and so on, and usually just eat the same things every day - 1/2 cup of lentils or quinoa or brown rice or chickpeas with my dinner, with greens etc , 1/2 avacado with eggs for breakfast I usually eat sardines or other oily fish or chicken and a big colourful salad for lunch. so lower carb now. no fried foods, junk foods (seed oils). I eat hearts and liver as well. Ben Bikman said the saturated fat insulin resistance is in the context of carbohydrate being high

[@jennamc6537]

Thank you for this video and information, Thomas. It was very reassuring and helpful.

[@GroundbreakGames]

I'm still doing keto for weight loss because I let myself go for a few years but I was recently coming to the conclusion that when I get close to the shape I want to be in I will be doing roughly the same thing. Fresh fruits on occasion and honey in my smoothie when I am just sick of my recipe (using Dr Rhonda's)

[@chutiagiri]

Was wondering when you were gonna come out of the keto trend. Thanks for all the info!

[@jdp5704]

Beef liver contains too much vitamin A and copper to eat regularly. Vitamin A toxicity is real although some are more sensitive than others. And that much copper will easily create an imbalance. It's not really much of a multivitamin, it's mainly just way too much of a few things.

[@shortandcut]

Yes but he have to sell the product that he doesn't use LOL

[@Tamarack_Barbell]

I eat 100g of calf liver every morning along side 100g of blood pudding, 200g cowboy steak and 3 slices of bacon. I'm 140lbs at 5'8". I feel perfectly fine. Blood tests are great. My doctor told me he see's no issue with my diet. That's just breakfast.

[@defeqel6537]

I agree. Nothing wrong with eating it occasionally, or in small amounts, but I would be careful with high doses long term

[@solomonahee9872]

Yes thanks for pointing that out, I eat my copper from seafood and vitamin A from butter (you can get it from eggs, but I have a sensitivity to them)

[@onechristianwallace]

You look so much better. Than Ive seen you in years. Glad you came around.

[@susans7091]

You did what is called DIRTY KETO. I'm 78 and have been carnivore for over a year. I eat almost all red meat - mainly beef, bison, lamb, occasionally pork and occasionally dark meat chicken . I add potassium, magnesium, and salt. Plus Vit D3 and K2. Zero processed food or sweeteners of any kind.

[@BYCloe-u]

good luck with your arteries

[@JOJO-fi4yr]

@@BYCloe-u 😂 They’re 78. I think it’s ok.

[@ybe7011]

​@@BYCloe-u education is key when commenting.

[@md0246]

​@@BYCloe-uyou have no clue about health by your comment. Carnivore diet is best. Zero Carbs, and no processed junk food. Doesn't get any better then that

[@lukealbrecht5938]

Enjoy the parasites. Cook the HELL out of your food, or deworm your homestead stock. Red meat is gross. Worms in your body cause soooo many physical and neurological diseases.

[@DJURBANBG]

Every day i am taking 5gr of sodium + 4gr of potassium (to retain water and not damage the kidneys), 500mg magnesium, 15mg zinc, 10K UI of D3 per week and multivitamin, because i am on KETO. I should include omega 3 oil in my diet too and this week i will also add MCT C8 oil in my diet.

[@allengaible6436]

And my complaints, when you say saturated fat is bad without actually explaining why, I'm gonna tune out. When you comment on the color of foods related to health, I'm gonna tune out.

[@jonathansetzer6456]

Valid

[@MarmaladeINFP]

Many of his comments here are opinions not based on scientific evidence. That is problematic.

[@henrituhola]

Is he saying sat fat is bad finally? Where in this video?

[@7loveyours7]

He did explain...he said it causes fatty liver. The research shows consuming HIGH saturated fat is bad and as a side effect thing like insulin resistance can occur. We should only get between 20-50 grams of Sat fat daily depending on the individual but some eat way more and this is what he meant. Look up the effects of consuming HIGH saturated fat...not normal levels of consumption

[@defeqel6537]

@@7loveyours7 can you show me the research? Most research I've seen shows keto curing fatty liver

[@shalalameowmeow3601]

I am really glad you made this video since I am sure me and a lot of your audience are still doing keto and even tho your non-keto your still keto low carb adjacent and your advice is extremely helpful to living a keto lifestyle. I personally have always done keto with a large amount of green vegetables such as spinach kale broccoli asparagus and those help a lot in getting minerals too. Personally I just find that the carbs from a romaine lettuce wrap just don't matter. Also I personally find that there are a lot of healthy keto products like House of Macadamia, Schoolyard Snacks, Other protein bars like ketokrisp, and the cereals from Catalina crunch or magic spoon. Also there's a lot of good keto breads out there these days too and lupini bean pasta even. Keto is so easy now so long as you can find a way to always have some of these items on hand. the problem is the healthiest of these are not available in stores but it is getting better. Theres even meal kits like factor that I have tried but I wish there was a video somewhere comparing some of these online only products in the keto world without talking about the mainstream ones so much that I already know are garbage. Like not everything on thrive market that is labeled keto is great for keto or necessarily the cleanest.

[@dyingforpie6879]

Who makes a good multi vitamin? Im talking NO synthetic crap fillers ect.

[@robertwhite2449]

Thorne

[@mr-nelson68]

I appreciate your honest speak. Good, bad or ugly I love your approach. Thank you.

[@barryweems6385]

I know there are alit of doctors out there really pushing the keto and carnivore diet hard but I’m not sure that is really necessary when all you need to do is being high protein moderation of fat and low carb

[@gregorygreene1940]

Yeah, I view the vegan, keto, and carnivore diets as cults. They all cherry pick data just to get you to drink the Kool Aid. I stay omnivore and just make sure I'm in a calorie deficit. Works well and I'm down 60 lbs. Finding good nutritional info is hard. So many grifters on YT, especially all the chiropractors.

[@kerry4987]

Thank you for being so honest!

[@shz8990]

The older u get the more you will realize that your body needs would change..I would even go high carb once a week …good carbs not garbage… it is a journey not a destination

[@Marybaker2]

I enjoyed this video and understood 100 % because you spoke at a moderate pace. You didn't rush when you spoke. Thank you.

[@johndavies1475]

Thanks enjoyed this info .

[@randpresley1666]

Nah!!! I'm not a quitter! Besides, if I change diets, acne kicks in! However, protein is still part of my diet!

[@stric10]

more importantly - don't be a follower

[@Jemmychaudhry]

agreed!!

[@santafemyco5113]

Thanks, thats a lot of good info. Info that is right on time for me.

[@sondrebergo]

Are you seriously promoting your friend's beef liver capsules as a "multivitamin"? And I would like to see some sources about heme-iron being "extremely healthy"..

[@Bebe-or9nw]

Yes. It's nature's multivitamin that's actually bioavailable. Other multivitamins on the market are synthetic.

[@sondrebergo]

If you want a natural multivitamin, eat basically any green leafy vegetable. Meat has only a few vitamins, which are easily available in most other foods, without being a carcinogen and full of calories

[@Bebe-or9nw]

@@sondrebergo actually all plants have carcinogens. Do the research. and the nutrients are not bioavailable to us. Not to mention the anti nutrients. I'm not completely against vegetables but there are some that I would never touch and that includes leafy greens. I used to be a vegetarian and they didn't help me at all. Breakouts, depression, brain fog, bleeding gums, bloat, etc. All that cleared when I incorporated more animal foods into my diet. My mom was an avid green juicer, salad and green tea person and did all the right things and still became diabetic.

[@JaxStar5]

I love your evolution Thomas!

[@brandhark7935]

I respect this video Thomas. Great for you to come out and rebrand your ideals around keto. Takes someone with good character to admit they were wrong. Nice work!

[@stingforever]

So, Dr Berg's healthy keto is the best. It has all. I knew it.

[@stingforever]

@@geesehoward7261 Doctor of saving my liver, doctor of lowering my triglycerides and cholesterol, doctor of lowering my blood pressure and heart palpitations. Doctor that nullified GERD symptoms so I can sleep at peace.... My freaking doctor that I respect so much.

[@pennyproud1621]

Exactly

[@patuboii]

@@geesehoward7261 chiro

[@martinepeters9891]

​@@geesehoward7261 chiropractor and self educated on food and health

[@DeeceeCreator]

Dr Berg is an antivaxxer and a kook, ye was one of them ppl saying take ivermectin during the pandemic.

[@doherpa]

Great explanation of your evolution over time.👍

The acceptance of carbs is direcrly proportional to the muscle mass we have. Because otherwise carbohydrates will harm us more than help us.

[@Gavrev]

A very helpful retrospective man. Keto has been a great way to reset and, perhaps more importantly going forwards, to see results of efforts in the realm of health and body from the position of good dietary practices. It's been a very helpful path to walk in terms of having a tool that's basically effective, in a world that seems to sink under the weight of a million different programmes which fail commonly over what you should eat, somewhere between bad forms of deprivation or worse, listing terrible food choices as acceptable.

[@mattfisher8568]

I’m curious about how much Paul Saladino influenced this decision

[@Ghostfabe]

Heavily

[@lawrencequan6857]

Thanks Thomas for all the great information over the years. You have helped me recover my health!

[@mirkoandelic6777]

It’s all about money 💵