Why You ARE In Ketosis But NOT Losing Weight! [Keto Troubleshooting]

[@DrDanMaggs]

Do you snack out of habit or hunger? Let me know by replying to this comment... just type HABIT or HUNGER!

[@Gaylien_de_mars]

Definitely habit for me! Cream in the 10 coffees I have a day is for sure a culprit for me too... whoops!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Coffee is my weakness too! Although, I learned to drink it black when I was a junior doctor as there was rarely ever any milk fridge in the doctors mess!

[@joanlair7225]

Habit definitely!

[@DOLfirst]

Habit/boredom

[@catherinemccurdy6994]

I’m really frustrated as my husband and I eat the exact same food. He also sneaks a beer now and then. Bottom line, he has lost about 20 lbs. and I haven’t lost any. We don’t snack, at least I don’t. I usually eat twice a day. I don’t have a ketone meter, yet, but looking at your videos I would say I’m in ketosis. Also, when we started this diet, I was sick for several weeks with dizziness and leg cramps. I finally supplemented with electrolytes and that passed. I guess the next step is seeing a doctor.

[@jennifermorgan3808]

Play at speed of 1.5

[@nrb1177]

Thank you.

[@CasshernSinz1613]

You are the hero we always needed

[@jennifermorgan3808]

@@CasshernSinz1613 lol....thanks

[@yanpaq6405]

same. And english isn't my mothertongue.

[@Jchathe]

Yan Paq 🤣

[@TheExpeditionUK]

3:10 You're consuming too much (dietary) fat - easy to overdo these: 3:50 Nuts - eg handful of Walnuts 700 calories 4:50 Cream - eg in coffee, 4 times a day 5:10 Cheese 5:25 Butter coffee 6:00 Butter, Mayo, Olive Oil - in other foods or just too much 6:40 Snacking - still hungry? 7:00 Make sure meals are sufficient 7:40 Ketones, how many is too many? 9:00 Keep a food diary 9:30 Calorie Counting, with an App 10:30 Stress - try yoga 11:45 Sleep - 8 hours a night 13:05 Hypothyroidism - see doctor for test

[@culluts2755]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@donovanwilliamsroker4734]

Thanks

[@m.jackson0846]

You are a star!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

actually 1oz walnuts is 200kcal not 700!

[@lynndanielson4172]

@@GuitarsAndSynths Dr Dan specifically said 100 gms of walnuts which is nearly 4 ounces

[@ghostflame9211]

Omg. You’re the first person I’ve found to advocate for the keto diet who also stated not to over consume fats/calories. Finally, i found someone steering people in the right direction. You’ve earned a new sub good sir.

[@nicolesmith2345]

Not true, look up Dr Eric Westman.

[@brendaramsbottom8693]

Dr. Eric Berg as well he has many videos on keto

[@embemw]

Or Diet Doctor!

[@justwannasay5454]

Same.

[@keyvan1981]

Dr.sten ekberg

[@idw9159]

other keto videos seem to encourage unnecessary fat intake, thanks for this valuable and eminently sensible video Dr Dan

[@MG-cd9ek]

Finally just broke through! Four long weeks of only eating one meal a day and one snack ( I'm an intermediate faster. It's the ONLY way I can do keto )In four weeks I lost five pounds at 20 carbs a day. I was absolutely in ketosis. So sick. I am also 53 years old and only need to lose 30 not hundreds. Got my T4 tests all blood work nothing medically stopping me. I got so sick eating high fats, and my micros were on point. I almost stopped. I had insomnia. It was horrible. Week five going into week six tomorrow, I am at 11 pounds off FINALLY, and a full almost 2 sizes. I therefore believe I was losing inches at that time and it took a minute for the scale to move. Thank God I am at optimal burning. I've FINALLY fat adapted. Knowing my body and doing ketosis before, I feel and know my own body. Moral of the story DON'T STOP! KEEP GOING! you'll break through. Strive for a better new year. Good luck

[@sannamagranna6552]

Thanks I needed your comment. Will just keep going...

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I havent lost a lb since Thxgvg. Its almost Valentines. I never snack. Daily, I IF, small eating window.

[@MG-cd9ek]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah you should go get a T4 from your doctor. The blood work is mandatory as far as I'm concerned. I got one. Here is the thing if your hormones are off ...not much you can do to lose weight. Cortisone also is affected by ketosis. So you're double doomed if you have hormone issues. I know women more than men who couldn't drop past 5 pounds they needed to be treated for the hormone being off balance FIRST. This is a little later but I also started magnesium, vitamin D, B 12 and zinc. I feel like a new person after one week of dosing yeah if you've been at it for that long and you're following the plan, something is very wrong. I'm to this day only at 13 pounds little more than a pound a week, but i refuse to stop. Too much invested. I'm dropping in inches more. Get that blood work or you're fighting a losing battle

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

MG actually its my rT3 is too high. I take T3 and just convert it to rT3 to get rid of it (rT3 is the version to excrete T3 when the body has too much T3). I also have adrenal fatigue due to very high stress in life, that cant be helped. Its not a matter of simply quitting a job or something simple lol Lost almost 60# but Im only maintaining now, SUCKS.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Vits rly dont make you lose weight. I do take all those tho, except zinc I take when ill only.

[@JI814]

This is a very welcome video! I'd read a book on keto/low-carb several years ago in which the author insisted that calories do not matter at all. So I started eating that way, got into ketosis, and gained weight. In an online forum, people tried cornering the author of the book, who refused to say the word "calories", and finally someone was able to pin him down that yes, eating too much means you won't lose weight. That's when I realized that a) the main benefit of low-carb/keto is it helps you eat fewer calories, and b) if it looks like someone is being evasive then they probably are.

[@anthonylanza6860]

I've recently gotten into nutrition and exercise and living a healthy life style. And I jumped into the deep end and don't regret a thing. Turning 32 soon and I feel like a young stud. Thx to you and all the other free info I've learned off utube I've lost 40 pounds in 2 1/2 months. Got a mishmash of keto, intermittent fasting and water fasting. Not only health life changing but mentally life changing. I love what im becoming and won't stop. Good luck to anybody reading this. It's not easy but ur gonna love the positive changes of living a clean, healthy life.

[@ShoeLacy]

This is why I still count calories! A lot of people say you don’t have to but I could easily overeat if I didn’t!

[@iaderae]

Snacking out of habit had been a really big issue for me lately! I’m 5 months into the keto WOE and down 70lbs 🙌🏼! I’ve gotten to the point now where I’m almost never hungry and when I am, the hunger feeling is easily manageable. My difficulty is managing the compulsion to eat. I’m getting better, I have to actively train my brain to know that I will be just fine if I don’t eat! What a journey!

[@VaniLogan]

Amelia 70lbs? Wow.....

[@itsyourmethod]

Great job! I am a weight loss coach and most of the people need help for this, so u habe done an amazing work so far. Keep going!

[@pgood33605]

Almost 2 years later, this is still a great video, I am very happy I found your videos Dr. Maggs, you are helping my Keto journey in ways that have changed how and what I do and consume.

[@trynforpar]

Very interesting points. Being only 2 months into Keto I find myself plateauing my weight loss. I am intermittent fasting 16/8 and eat only 2 meals a day. The misconception is the amount of fat I’m consuming at each meal thinking that I don’t need to limit my fat content. I realize now that i need to cut back on total fat content in each meal. Thank you.

[@cleanmachine6570]

HABIT. When I started intermittent fasting, the biggest crimp was bedtime snack with hubby. We missed the little ritual of it. He decided to to also quit the bedtime snack too, which solved the issue, and we found a new routine ;)

[@susanzelisko6845]

I snack since my meals can’t be big, due to no gallbladder. I’m losing but slowly. 30 lbs in 5 months

[@dana102083]

Over time your liver will adapt to the demands of fat and you should be ble to minimize meals.

[@bensosnowski1128]

Susan Zelisko slowly?! 6 pounds a month is amazing! Nice job!

[@Jchathe]

Well don you! 💪👏👏👏

[@itsyourmethod]

I am weight loss coach and i can tell u : Thats NOT slow! U doing a great job! Keep going! Be proud of yourself !

[@susanzelisko6845]

Your Method thank you. I hit my goal (not trying to be 18 again). Lost 40 lbs down from 206 to 166 (size 16/18 - 8/10). Dropped my A1c from 6.3 to 5.3 (no medications). Also all my inflammatory markers (I have celiac disease) are now normal. 🙏

[@av5556]

This was exactly what I needed to hear! So glad I watched. I have been in Ketosis for 3 weeks and only lost 1lbs. Last time I tried I only lost 5 lbs in 8 weeks. And I have up. But now I'm not giving up. This video gave me a little hope. I'm going to eliminate high fat and add in more exercise.

[@machinesandthings7121]

Get a blood ketone tester, it really helped me learn what I should, and shouldn't eat. Drink lots of water way more than you think you need. Take electrolytes(without sugar), more exercise, intermittent fasting helps. I eat two meals, late morning and a late lunch. I try to only eat when the sun is out. If its dark no food, and it really helps.

[@appalachianqueen8369]

I had to quit snacking and count calories and macros to jumpstart my weight loss. Two meals a day, intermittent fasting and lots of water and moving more. Very happy with progress.

[@DeniseBennett-w1v]

Do you now a good macros for females over 50

[@nancymoore2137]

Dr. Dan, this video helped me tremendously. I realize now that my snacking was the culprit. Even though I was eating Keto stuff I was consuming more than I needed. Thanks a million!

[@echo-trip-1]

Just a pointer - Don't use background music that has melodic keyboard or guitar or wind instruments. In this case it's not too bad, but it's a little distracting. Your videos are great, so it's just a minor tip.

[@dark_matter2377]

Speed the vid up and pretend he's singing or rapping lol.

[@Rob_430]

Hard to concentrate on what he’s saying with that annoying music.

[@bleon5956]

Agreeeee!! Glad I am not the only one!

[@ScrunchyAZMom]

I am not losing weight. I just started the keto diet about three weeks ago, tomorrow starts week four. I'm religiously tracking all my food in MFP and weighing all my ingredients. Most days I average around 12-15 net carbs per day and keeping my calories under 1200. I am spinning 5 days a week for 30 minutes every morning fasted. I take a thirty minute brisk walk every evening. According to my apple watch I complete all of my activity circles and I am walking around 9000 steps a day. I am doing IF and average anywhere from 16-18 hours depending on how hungry I am. I drink almost a gallon of water every day and I am sleeping an average of 7-9 hours most nights. I feel like I am doing literally EVERYTHING right and I have lost 1-2lbs and I teeter between losing 2lbs and going up or down 1-2lbs. What the hell is going on? I am getting so frustrated.

[@iisdashik]

some people genetics arent efficient at running on fat as fuel, so rather you can just CICO and IF with carb meals

[@a.f8617]

Definitely something up I lost 15 lbs in about 2 1/2 weeks

[@freyafoxmusic]

I have the same exact problem and doing the same as you

[@liveforchrist1474]

Buy keto sticks , they are urine test strips. Eat 0-5 grams of carbs a day for one week it should get you into a deep ketosis. Eating fat ( solid fats help the most) causes the body to ketose more heavily and keeps you more satisfied and is used for energy on the keto diet. Check your urine every day, if there's a pink tint you are ketosing and there for loosing weight. The darker the pink the heavier you are ketosing meaning the faster your loosing weight. I got all this info from Dr. Atkins book titled Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. I read it as a teenager, it's the book my dad followed he was 400 some lb and lost all the weight in a year and a half. 400 lb to 135 lb in a year and a half is amazing! You can try looking for other successful keto dieters books or utube videos also. Ask around. But Dr. Atkins book explains it very thoroughly.

[@liveforchrist1474]

Hopefully his book is still on the market.

[@kaboozle]

Your video confirmed what I had already concluded. Thanks! But key to any lifestyle is to be able to stick to it so for now I’m satisfied with watching my bodyfat decrease and muscle mass increase without loosing any more weight. I’ve lost about 10kg (22 pounds) in the frist few months, could stand to loose another 5 or so but I’m not going to obsess over it.

[@edithelbourn7385]

I don’t generally snack at all. No hunger on keto. I do also journal my food. I also watch fats and rely on burning my fat not fat eaten fat, keeping it lower reaching my goal. Great advice! Thanks for sharing!

[@danielawooton1222]

So,my brother in law decided to try this diet and since we live in the same house and I am the cook and I always try to encourage healthy living,I am also the one who studies up on it! Your videos are definitely the best and most informative in all this!

[@jenniferhayhurst8728]

Ahhhhhh...cheese is my issue!! I lost 24lbs in 1st month and been on a dead stop the last 2 weeks but now I know what is it!!! CHEESE!!! Chaffels, taco shells, sliced cheese, cheese sticks! Oh boy!! Thanks.

[@cristin794]

Another medical condition that may be prevent weight loss, particularly in women, is lipedema (also spelled lipoedema). It's very common but not often talked about. If you are a woman who has struggled with disproportionate weight gain in your legs, hips and/or upper arms, it could be worth checking it out. Keto is the recommended diet for lipedema, but at a certain point, lipedema fat isn't functional/accessible as an energy source because it is encapsulated in fibrosis and nodules.

[@almabelhumeur6672]

Habit for sure! Called emotional eating. This is why I decided to do intermitting fasting and it is working. I also learned some new tips from you today. I keep a journal to record my triggers.

[@slukky]

I've watched those vids that say fat's okay bc you can't turn fat into fat, etc. blah blah ad nauseam. You're the first to speak the truth about all aspects of diet & fasting. Life is never all black & white, & neither are the fixes that easy to explain. Yes, simplify, but don't oversimplify the findings. You get four stars out of four for your honesty, doc. And where did you get that accent?

[@geraldjoseph6821]

2:00-What being in Ketosis tells us 8:54- How to find out if we’re consuming to much fat

[@ebrahimsaif4212]

And peanuts 🥜 has been my favorite snack when i drink. Things I learned during the journey: 1. Alcohol shuts your liver down from continuing to burn fat for up to 48 hours (even if food was ketogenic). 2. Nuts are full with with calories and its not a “healthy substitute “ 3. More salt in the nuts will cause water retention. Results: weight blows up on the scale. Thank you Doctor Dan for the video 🙂

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*I appreciate the detailed explanations and practical advice to fine-tune keto lifestyle for better results. Thanks for sharing!*

[@sandrahayward4156]

I’m new to this and I’m definitely eating too much fat, loads of the meals I’ve made have cream or cheese in them, so much so that I’m feeling nauseous at some meals, it’s good to hear I can cut back on the fats! Hallelujah!

[@missniania4544]

Am I the only person who had not noticed the music until reading the comments???🤔

[@korriwood]

😆😆😆

[@saraag6432]

Samee

[@lindahandley5267]

I've been low carb for 3 months and a few days. I was adding cream to my coffee and butter on veggies because that's what all the information and videos was telling me to do! I don't find it necessary to make the coffee or food tastes good . I have bought coconut oil, MCT oil, olive oil, keto syrup, etc. and usually just use olive to cook with. I eat one meal a day and maybe one snack of roasted pecans and one stick of mozzarella wrapped in salami. I do not get hungry. I lost 15 lbs. in about 1 and a half months and inches. My weight loss is stuck at the 15 lbs., so maybe cutting out the fat will speed it up. Thanks for the info!

[@lindahandley5267]

@Enchant Hey! Well, as I can remember, I think I cut out some of the fat also and lost 5 more lbs., but then the stupid virus hit and after sitting at home and getting bored, I started eating carbs. Here it is a year later and I had gained the 20 back, but I am back on keto again and have lost 5 lbs in about a week and a half...more inches than anything. I plan on staying the course this time! I think it's a great diet. Keep up the good work! Stay in touch and let me know how you're doing!

[@lindahandley5267]

@Enchant You hit the nail on the head! Yes, it's finding out what works for our own bodies. We're all different. Carbs are so addictive and bring temporary pleasure, but we know what's going to happen when we eat them, but that's not to say, that ocassionally we can't treat ourselves. We just can't make a steady diet of it! LOL. Best of luck to you!

[@jeffinkhobar5711]

Thanks for the life raft! I was about to give up on Keto, but you’ve given me clear, urgently needed info in layman’s terms. I’ll try it your way.

[@hopelucysfriend]

same for me. i have been 3 weeks on keto and not lost one pound. i see i definitely need to lower my fat intake.

[@abubakrsiddique1604]

I struggled with keto too much, I just felt exhausted. We are supposed to enjoy the food we eat and with keto that's close to impossible. That's why I tried the Agoge diet and it works great.

[@springbrassell5157]

i've been following the agoge diet and it definitely works great

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Is this comment actually an advertisement?

[@theREALESTrealistUNPOPULAR]

@@Mrs.TJTaylor i think so

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Lol nice sales pitch. But keto is perfect.

[@abubakrsiddique1604]

@@Mrs.TJTaylor Yes

[@TH2007TH]

Tone the music down a bit makes it hard to focus on what your saying

[@faisamohamed7862]

I wasn't focusing to the music until you mentioned now the only thing I'm hearing is the annoying music

[@samanthatheriot8879]

And get to the point quicker......

[@x00p3]

Worst music ever!

[@MaryFont62]

Please! It is so annoying and you talk a lot of sense.

[@sg-vp2qg]

The music was unfortunately more than annoying to me; a few seconds into the video my anxiety level went sky high and I got chest pains related directly to the strange rythm. Had to mute the sound and read the text (not my preferred way to get the content because I like to read the comments as I listen.) The subject matter was exactly what I needed to explore after being in constant ketosis for over a month and intermittently fasting for longer than that, as I have not lost a pound nor an inch (or even a centimeter:(. My point is that even though I was so keen to access the content, the music made it impossible to listen to, and I wonder what possibly could be the point could be to add it? Other than that, thank-you very much to Dr Maggs.

[@geraldarnoult]

Have problems understanding grams and 5% curbs, 25% protein and 70% fat, what that? how do you measure that? a stake with 25% meat and the rest fat, don't think you can even buy a stake like that, confused with the gram stuff, I understand cups, teaspoons

[@SC-cb2pg]

I’m in the middle of week 5, I lost the first 2 weeks but nothing since, my weight just goes up and down now within a couple pounds. I track every bite I eat on a tracker, I never reach my full macros, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong and I don’t want to give up but I’m frustrated. I’ve been watching videos and reading blogs to try to find out what I’m doing wrong and where I need to tweak things. Would love any advice. Ty. Blessings everyone 🌺🌺🌺

[@MsYN00]

Same here! 😓

[@ivyblu3211]

I saw big results with IF ratio 18/6 and tracking food intake by My fitness pal, hope this helps

[@renjinkat]

@@ivyblu3211 what is IF ratio?

[@heatherbilyeu2234]

@@renjinkat Intermittent Fasting

[@athenaqueen9347]

@@heatherbilyeu2234 i alr hv IF n keto. But my weight still same. Not gain weight not lose weight. Huh idk why

[@OTseven]

Thank you. This did help. The point about the fat...too much fat. High ketones but not losing weight. I haven't been adding gross amounts of fat in an effort to I crease it. But I haven't been monitoring how much mayo on a turkey burger, or how much butter on the veggies. Good point. Thx.

[@ShirleeAlicia]

I am such a terrible snacker and late-night snacks are my fav 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@minismom09]

Cream is me!!! Yes I easily overdo the fat calories!!

[@christinearmington]

minismom09 Yep.

[@itsyourmethod]

I can understand. ; )

[@robertjackson9601]

Walnuts, a day? Lol that little dish would be gone in 5 min here. Thanks Dr. Maggs, this is whats going on here.

[@Daeira1]

I am definitely on a stall with my weight loss. You have certainly given me some tangible things to try to up my keto game. I snack out of habit or boredom. Thank you for sharing this informative video.

[@ΜαριαΠαππα-ξ4ι]

Hello there.I'm from Greece , I'm in keto 2 years ago. i suffer from diabet type 1 , Addison's deseace, and multiple sclerosis. The fact is that i had three outbreaks in the brain but in the new MRI scan we found only one,the other two disappeared. That is a good reason for me to stay in ketosis like a life style and not like a diet to lose weight. My diabet is in a better evolution cause i never get over the limit.my questions is.. for how long can we stay in keto diet , Many doctors in Greece don't accept this situation, but for me it's a miracle. Thank for your time and sorry for my bad English language!!!

[@itsyourmethod]

Your story is interesting! In Germany its the same with the Doctors. I had some patients who healed after changing their eating habits, but most of the doctors dont like to tell them, that it can be treated without meds. Keep going, you need to know that u re doing the right job, your Body is telling u that already and your Body is smart. Thanks for your story!

[@ΜαριαΠαππα-ξ4ι]

@@itsyourmethod thank you so much, you make me feel so happy!!

[@machinesandthings7121]

@@ΜαριαΠαππα-ξ4ι have you watched Dr. Rhonda Patrick's KZbin (Found my Fitness). She talks alot about medical studies on keto. Really good info. But to your first question; I don't think there are any long term studies on either medical keto diets, or modified Atkins diets. But I would get your blood tested at least yearly, and focus on how you feel. If no medical issues arise keep the diet going.

[@renatageisa5442]

Μαρια Παππα So, r u type 1and in ketosis?

[@terryjames548]

See Dr. Ken Berry on KZbin

[@amandal4468]

Thank you for this video. I am in week 3 of my weight loss journey. I lost 12 lbs and in the last 5 days I have gained another 2 lbs. I think after watching this video I may be getting too much fat. I am going to try to take the steps you suggested. I appreciate your help!

[@tinacolbourneart1091]

I'm in this boat right now. Did you correct what you ate and continued to lose more?

[@jaclynting5390]

Habit! First week of keto I was very satisfied but second week on, I got into my bad snacking habits 😔😔

[@tiab8240]

Dr. Its second week that i started keto.. I take cream coffee with two boil eggs. Lunch i take two small chicken kababs with full bowl of greens. Dinner i again take two small chicken kababs with bowl full of green.. Sometimes i add a slice of cheese.. But the problem is tht i qas 87kg whrn i started it.. I am nw at 82.7. What am i doing wrong.. I do ten mintues cycle.. Some streches and somw easy yoga poses.

[@jeanwest1058]

So, you don’t track your food intake? Finally! A professional that agrees with me. Too time consuming and too inaccurate to rely on. Thank You!

[@Ocxlocxl]

Thanks for this excellent UK video. I buy nuts in Lidl, the cheapest by far. I put a label on the jar. 5 brazil nuts is 150 calories, 10 pecans is 150 calories etc....it helps me realise how easy it is to go over the limit. I moved from thick extra cream on my strawberries to single cream, half the calories. I use feta cheese on salads, its much less calories than lovely Cheddar, which I eat less but enjoy more. I find I eat snacks at night as a habit, but I am not hungry. If I eat lunch then I want more food later on, so I go as long as I can before I eat, then its less likely I will eat more during the whole day. If I want to go mad I eat avocados, I also use good quality Balsamic vinegar instead of mayonaisse, and it helps me cut the butter on cooked veggies. Great channel.

[@EllieShinKnight]

Habit One of my favorite was to eat a bag of chips in bed before bedtime! So bad for you but I was always skinny through unintentional intermittent fasting. But I couldn’t drop weight after having a baby so this has been my savior

[@michellemorrison9663]

Cheese!! Over doing fat!!! Over doing lactose and Keto coffee. Dude really? Why are other people that are “certified” like “certified nutritionist” saying to keep doing fat since it doesn’t spike your insulin but it still plays a role in slowing you down. I’m taking my certification but just starting so I didn’t understand much. Wow, thank you!

[@jeremygray746]

Great video with lots of good information. I have been in ketosis for 2 straight weeks (test several times each day) and not losing much weight and none at all in the second week. I have relied on peanuts and cheese for snacking which was two of the first things you mentioned to cut out or lower consumption. I am going to do that immediately to see how much that helps. thank you.

[@ladybluu]

Did it help?

[@dinaruns08]

I’m trying to figure out why my weight loss has stopped in the last couple weeks, and i’m not quite sure how much fat i should be consuming. According to my app i AM staying within 70% with a total of 1300 calories daily.. is that too much fat?? should i lower the calories? :/ i’m so lost

[@cathygoltsoff9615]

I eat cashews, cheddar cheese and plain Greek yogurt (probably not ideal) I am Eating out of hunger. I loose appetite for a few days then I get hungry. I also fast at least 1 day per week and feast 1 day per week. The ketone strips quit working. When I first started fasting and keto I would get purple keystones. I have lost over 30 lbs since April 2019. Now I am at a plateau but I am loosing inches and clothing sizes. I have been same weight for about 2 months. I have 20 lbs more to go. I put my little pants on that were skin tight all over and now I am so much smaller (looks like I had a body lift procedure I am so trim and firm) but the same weight I was 2 months ago. I am old and this is a slow process. I use free weights, walk and do squats and have always been active even when I was heavier.

[@fornatalie75]

I know I need to move more… however I’ve been on keto for a month and lost 15cm on my waist and no weight!!! How is it possible where is it going? 😮

[@coachglenlarkin789]

So basically a calorie deficit while on keto diet to lose weight 🤷🏽‍♂️ like any diet to lose weight calorie deficit no?

[@misstd158]

Thank you for the video but what do you do when you fast for 18 hours and when you break your fast you eat only fish And the fish is air fried four pieces for dinner and nothing else but you're still not losing weight? And I've done the blood test and was told there's nothing wrong with my thyroid what do I do?

[@gliderrider]

It was easy to lose doing an Atkins Diet in my 40’s. 40lbs in 4 months. Things slowed down a lot in my 50’s. Now in my 60’s keto only allows me to maintain. No lose. So now I have to do a 48 hour fast here and there. Fasting from a keto state isn’t to hard. Kind of exciting for some weird reason.

[@maryl3299]

Same here. I'm 57y. Is it difficult to do such a long fast?? I've been doing IF and the longest I've been able was 18 hours comfortably and easily.

[@KristaAndersonPhilipps]

Drink ketones bhb from Ketologic. It's a game changer.

[@GDixon-ch3yl]

I went to far as well at first. It's easy because you're transitioning from one thing to another and you don't want to fail so you kind of overdo it. However the best thing I found to balance out my bat is I track everything I eat otherwise I don't know what I'm eating. I use my fitness pal app and it uses micros so I don't know just how many calories but I know how much of that is protein fat and carbohydrates and I try to balance it out. I forget the percentages right now but there is a percentage that will help you balance. Of course garbage is the least amount I think like 5 to 10%. Great video. Thanks.

[@dover962]

Such a clear explanation! Glad to see you post another excellent video.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks! Great to be back. Lots more videos in the pipeline! :)

[@ryliegirl93]

I'm not a general snacker but if I do it is from hunger😅 I do black coffee and stevia(liquid) for breakfast and lunch is ground 5 ozs ground pork and 2 eggs. Dinner is 5-9 ozs Chicken and asparagus+2tbsp of ghee.. a snack would be 1-2 slimfast fat bombs or 2-3 packs of seaweed snacks.

[@a.t.strock2960]

Habit. Thank you for excellent advice. I have a really hard time fasting because I get really bad hunger headaches and stomachaches when I don’t eat. I don’t know what to do to feel satisfied longer. I’m sugar free two months now, very low carb, and really need to cut back on the fats. More greens and veggies, I think, but I digest my food so fast!

[@JanetTuttle-cb3xx]

Habit, though I am pretty good at not doing it. I was doing nuts for the selenium for my thyroid, but I think I am doing too much utcream in my coffee, actually coconut milk and coconut oil.

[@tacobelle69]

I don’t eat nuts, drink coffee or snack, I don’t do any of this really :( I feel better but the inches and weight are not moving. On my 4th week today. Sucks

[@tacobelle69]

@Bee Zee yeah, I do IF too most days.. not every day. I'm still going strong... I went down a few ounces and got my first compliment today so I guess something is going right :) Thank you!!!!!

[@tiaminardi4914]

I've been advised to increase my water intake, sleep better, and try to decrease my stress. 75+oz of water a day was my recommendation.

[@danilejai7801]

Stephanie Keto Person also says cheese will halt weight loss on keto

[@MylilPwny85]

@@danilejai7801 Cheese actually affects insulin, that is probably why. As long as insulin is high, you cant burn bodyfat. You can stimulate insulin with vinegar. IF is also important to halt insulin resistance.

[@phibiengama813]

@@MylilPwny85 what is IF please?

[@jholmes880]

I have an underactive thyroid epilepsy and menopause and trying to follow a keto diet. I've been on it now for nearly 3wks,I'm feeling so much happier but the weight loss is so slow so I've started taking ketones to see if that helps .. have you got any tips I could try?? Thanks in advance.

[@paulareed5637]

Thanks for the great info, Dr Dan. I’ve been doing Keto for 10 months but not losing weight on the last 4. I will try decreasing my fats like you suggest. Is it necessary to increase protein so that I’m not having less calories. Worried about lowering my metabolism. Very informative channel, and you explain in an easy way for anyone to understand!

[@murzua5]

Yes cutting back on nuts cream and other fats helped me drop the pounds. I think it may be helpful when starting keto because I needed to eat something but you learn to manage your food and eventually get so efficient on keto you don't need to eat so much and are able to make better choices.

[@laura2842]

thank you. i kind of like the music!!!!!!! and yes too many nuts, cheese and heavy whipping cream OY. inches lost though

[@DeniseBennett-w1v]

Thanks so much for all this information. I'm ketovore and doing this by macros on carb manager . I'm fasting 36hr but still not losing and most days 18hrs. My macros are 80/30 ur 80/20 so frustrating

[@christirh3760]

Before I started keto I snacked like it was my part time job!! Now? Absolutely no desire whatsoever. I usually have OMAD between 12 and 2 in the afternoon and will sometimes have a small chunk of cheese with a few pork rinds (faux cheese and crackers) in the late afternoon and that’s it. Keto has changed my life!!!

[@elizabethdixmitchell]

Christi RH what is omad?

[@JoniBurtKnapps]

@@elizabethdixmitchell One Meal A Day

[@elizabethdixmitchell]

Keto JoJo ok thanks, that’s pretty had core, not sure I could do that, I try to eat two meals and I still find I’m always hungry!

[@118shazam]

“Snacked like a part time job” 😂 Me too! I estimate I snacked 10 times between each meal... a cookie here, an apple there, chocolate candies, hard candies, handful of nuts - didn’t really matter what it was as long as I had ‘something’ NOW - I also eat twice a day (noon & 6pm) and have zero hunger or desire for food in between meals. It feels great!!

[@chasinglightandtrails]

WRT calorie counting: it’s very good for the realization of our portion distortion. Use if for a few weeks and you soon see how a portion size should be for our diets. This is a sustainable life style approach, so I do feel calorie countIng with cronometer etc is very useful as a starter.

[@kajsaftw9694]

No music, please !

[@theandersons777]

Wish i would have seen this 2 months ago. Im eating to much fat, im in ketosis but not losing. Everyone on Facebook says eat more fat, because im also always hungry... not sure im hungey or its emotions.

[@hetzeepvrouwtje]

Keto diet app my favorite! Bless you Dr. Dan! Humoristic and clear story!

[@trustHimforlife]

Thanks for the encouragement. I lost 30 pounds a few years ago doing keto. But I could never get down to my goal - 10 more... After the holidays, I'm back on keto. In ketosis. Still struggling a bit. I will watch my fat closely. Thanks!

[@JackLondon12]

How you getting on?

[@homeskillet7423]

I'm at, 1200 to 1300 calories. I'm just switched to unsweetened cashew milk. I'll stop nuts..I track macros and not hungry. Lots of water n unsweetened tea

[@dins5066]

I hope you're a small woman because if you're a man or large woman you'll just be slowing down your metabolism with such low calories.

[@kathleenjones8501]

I just discovered unsweetened cashew milk as well and love it. I missed milk the most on this diet. I sometimes overdo the nuts as well. Check out fasting, it can shake things up a bit to get you losing weight again. I am 5’9” and 200 ibs (lost 25) and the calorie calculator gives me 1350 calories.

[@Happy-jv9fd]

I am in Ketosis, this AM I was 5.5, which is High but not losing weight. I am on Water Fasting Day 5 and lost only 2 lbs total.

[@jeaniepiecara2574]

This is me, 100%. I've been doing keto for 17 months and no weight loss. 14-20 carbs a day. BUT I put cream in my coffee and I have a constant cup of coffee with me at all times. Plus, since I work in the daytime and nighttime, I sleep for 4 hours, am up for a while and then sleep another 4. I think these things are the reason I haven't lost one pound! Sooo frustrating. I think my insulin level is another reason why (Type 2 diabetes). I've been falling off the wagon lately because it's just so depressing spending all this money on good meats, fish, etc., and not getting the results everyone else seems to. I'm going to take your advice and try to (somehow) cut back on the cream, cheese and butter. It's so sad because that's what was so much fun about keto. :(

[@freedomfighter7079]

R u counting the carbs in the heavy cream you use in all that coffee?

[@andyandcallie]

@@freedomfighter7079 Yes, I was, actually but 14 carbs a day was still too much for me. I've been carnivore now for a while and that's doing the trick. Unfortunately, I'm one of those people for whom keto just wasn't enough but I do love carnivore! And I still sneak a cup of coffee in the morning--with heavy cream. :)

[@steve11656]

@@freedomfighter7079 There aren't many carbs in heavy cream vs say milk or half n half correct? It's neglible..but the fat can take the place of body fat so will interfere with weight loss. I too like heavy cream but I'll stop now! I'll do anything and mentally-adjust to whatever I have to do. To me carbs are rat poison.

[@patriciaebrahimi8333]

BEST TIP EVER! Track what you eat by snapping photos as you consume. Brilliant, simple idea. I mean how can you figure out what you are doing ineffectively until you can actually identify what you’ve eaten. Duh! Thank you Dr Dan. And, oh yes...definitely a habit snacker here. Guess I should pick up knitting again. It helped me quit smoking back in the day.

[@theShamrockShepherdWagon]

I think it's definitely snacking on nuts and cheese that are limiting my weight loss. The snacking thing is habit for sure. Evening with the hubs in front of the TV. He's snacking, so I want to too.

[@UrsaBella]

Great video. Cutting out nuts made my weight go down really fast. I eat cream and cheese and occasionally walnuts/almonds...but I do not snack, I do not feel hungry, I do OMAD, and at a stable weight now. I typically eat the same stuff daily and I do not get tired of if; at times I rotate

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I just found your channel and appreciate the info but the annoying background music made it difficult to listen very long without taking a couple breaks and then attempting to listen further.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Feedback noted. I've stopped putting music in my newer videos. Unfortunatly can't take it off the old ones! Thanks for watching tho!

[@pattygreen915]

Thank You 💜 You hit all the reasons I'm in a stall. Apparently too much heavy cream, cheese, nuts , mayo or bacon grease 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ I was at my ideal weight. these last couple of weeks my weight is creeping up.

[@ThyroidVsKeto]

i think it's a bit simplistic to go back to the old "if you have fat on your body don't put fat on your plate". I mean, sure if one doesn't want to address carbs AND protein that's the way to do it and keto becomes another hypocaloric diet with added satiety, but technically, technically on fat alone, we cannot put on weight, cause if we were to eat fat alone insulin wouldn't be around to even put us in storage mode. I did a little experiment last year which was basically taking from the keckwick and Pawan study of 1956 but without the calorie limit, and without much surprise yeah, on fat alone (the fat of choice was double cream at the time) even at excess calories, the fat would not "stay on". I feel a lot of damage has been done to the keto community making people think that to lose more weight quicker they might simply go "low carb, low fat" and as someone who has done that for the first 3 years of keto and destroyed my metabolism by keeping low calories that way, it's the last thing that I feel we should tell people to do... btw link to the experiment here po.st/3000cal

[@karenrichey6074]

I lost 23 lbs then have been stalemated almost 3 weeks. I don’t snack, and I usually don’t eat the items you mentioned. I use carb manager to track my 10 carbs, 50 protein and 62 fats and 800 calories while eating one meal a day. I am strict with staying within my limits yet I am hardly losing weight. My issue is terrible constipation which I have not found an answer that works for me. I need an answer besides omitting cheese eating more greens, avocados and eating less fat. None of these items work

[@kerrylosi1595]

Hi Dan. Thanks for the advice. I have been putting a tablespoon of cream in my coffee + butter + MCT oil only in the morning. I will hv another black cuppa mid morning sans cream etc. I am at a plateau atm and tearing my hair out lol .... I do IF during the week but will enjoy a decent meal on weekends with friends and even indulge in desserts. I think I hv to cut down on desserts and cream and butter in coffee and reevaluate again. Thanks for the heads up. Keep up. Cheers. 👍

[@Rob_430]

I was on keto a while back, but it’s not for me. I didn’t like eliminating food groups. I had gallstones before, but never gave me trouble, until after keto, my gallbladder had to come out. I agree with this, too much fat, so over 5 months I only lost 15 lbs, and stalled.

[@fayejordan175]

You have to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight! It doesn’t matter what diet you are on!

[@sankhulani]

Thanks. I've been on keto for a week and haven't lost anything!! Think I was having to much fat because other sites said I have to have lots. I think I will just focus on low carb and stop adding unnecessary fats to coffee and everything else

[@marquezrosa2085]

Try coconut oil! Target also has a whippin cream with 0 carbs.

[@frozennumb69]

Are you supposed to sweat alot or while eating lol I started this diet and it's hard to eat lol I'm always full on this diet. Plus I sweat lol

[@jellopudncup]

I sweat sooo much

[@angiebudz]

I over do it with butter, Mayo and cream! Didn’t realize it would cause issues. Definitely cutting back and see what happens!

[@3970paulmason]

I have type 2 diabetes but dont seem to be losing weight. I've been trying this diet about 5 week. Maybe I have a couple of small Yorkshire puddings once a week.

[@DrDanMaggs]

I always think that the best thing for people with diabetes is to get continuous blood glucose monitoring (Freestyle Libre) for a couple of weeks and see how your blood glucose actually responds to things like those Yorkshire puddings. They are expensive but well worth the investment

[@kathleenjones8501]

As a former type two diabetic, I was able to get rid of my metformin after only a couple of weeks. I always monitored my blood sugars and tracked all my food- I used to use fitness pal, but now like carb counter. First I removed all sugar from my diet and then all grains (no Yorkshire pudding) this took a couple of weeks. Protein and veggies and healthy fats at every meal and no more snacking. I quit eating after supper, making sure I had enough fat to feel satiated. Then I added intermittent fasting. I have lost almost 30 lbs in two and a half months. I am not hungry, but the habit of breakfast is the hardest one to break.

[@MylilPwny85]

Dr Jason Fung, is man you should check out, here is a link to his video on obesity and diabetes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHymZJufrrGYiMU

[@jonmajarucon51]

Thanks Doctor! YES I keep a small note pad and record everything I eat. I can see the imbalances immediately and make adjustments. I was overdoing the fat. Also, my sleep habits are absolutely horrific. My Ketones are up but I plateaued for just a bit. If I keep to the macro I am fine. thanks again.

[@irenep2001]

Thank for your tips!!! Going to share this 👍🏼

[@CarlRoestorff]

How do you adjust your diet when you suddenly have to go on 2 weeks strict bedrest because of trombosis which is not diet related.

[@hadidadgar9117]

So informative, thanks. Please keep it up.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thank you! Loads more videos planned for 2020

[@erikareid9528]

I suffer from stress and anxiety and after loosing 42lbs I’ve put on almost 14lbs. I’m still eating what I was when loosing weight,this is causing me more stress,I just don’t know what to do. Help!

[@GrumpyMeow-Meow]

Thank you! This happens to me quite a lot. I will drop a pound, then I will flatline for three or four days. I believe the main reason for me is due to Insulin resistance. I use a glucose/ketone meter, and I’ve discovered that foods including sugar replacements spike my blood sugar.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@cosmicmessenger3295]

Losing a pound is good news, you can't expect to lose pounds everyday, be patient with your weightoss. Also I think weighing everyday is a bad idea. You should weigh yourself once a week or even better every 2 weeks.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Havent lost a lb in mos lol several a week would be astounding!!

[@getcrackin6778]

Iv lost 24 lbs but now im at a stand still and not loosing weight. It has been about 2-3 weeks since iv lost any weight. So whats up and how can I begin to loose weight again.

[@ItsCollie]

I’ve been on Keto for 8 weeks. Lost 6 pounds right away and bounced back-and-forth between that ever since. I can’t seem to lose any more weight and in fact I’m already only a pound less than when I started eight weeks ago and pretty much eat similar things every day. I often do less than 20 carbs a day and get a moderate amount of walking exercise with my dog weekly. All the keto calculators pretty much tell me to stay around 1500 to 1650 calories a day for my weight, height and age. So I do focus on calories as well as net carbs and meeting my macros. It’s a pain in the ass but I take this very seriously and I work very hard at trying to balance everything out. I’m getting really discouraged. I could probably use a couple extra hours sleep a night, so I’m trying to change that. I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t smoke and I don’t do any drugs. BUT... I do have a bad habit of chewing a significant amount of sugar free gum during the day and especially at night to keep me from snacking. While there are no carbs, I wonder if the constant chewing of the gum is keeping my insulin higher than it should be and therefore it’s making me insulin resistant? I don’t want to have to give up the gum but it does keep me from snacking. However, if that’s the culprit then I’ll give it up because after eight weeks of being extremely diligent, I’m really bummed. Last year I went on a low calorie vegan diet, used my fitness pal to log everything I ate (now I use Carb Manager) and within a year I lost 70 pounds that I gained developing type two diabetes that I didn’t know I had and have now cured. I have another 50 to go but I don’t want to go back to my old diet because my carbs were around 100g a day and while that’s still considered significantly low compared to the average American diet, a recent ultrasound showed that I have a fatty liver -so I know that Keto is the best diet for that. So could it be the sugar-free gum keeping me from losing weight? I’m just so desperate for answers because I’m ready to give up and I know I shouldn’t. Thanks in advance for anyone’s advice!! I want to get this weight off so I can be an inspiration to others.

[@ItsCollie]

Mack Daddy thanks so much for your reply. It’s not so much that I feel like I need to snack but I’m going through a lot of stress right now and I think the gum chewing is just a bad habit in response to stress. Maybe the chewing helps to distract me…I don’t know. I only chew PUR which is sweetened with xylitol. My husband has a terminal illness and I’m his sole caregiver. The whole situation is sad and super stressful and I guess it’s better than chewing tobacco. 🤣 Since I have no other vices to escape the stress... somehow the gum chewing seems to calm me. That and binge-watching Married at First Sight. lol! But I am concerned that it’s just keeping my insulin high and it’s pretty clear to me that I’m insulin resistant -so I probably should limit the gum and actually start IF. I’m now doing bulletproof coffee in the morning and that seems to really curb my appetite where I can go most of the day without eating until dinner. It just blows my mind that I have literally done about 1400 cal or less the last three days, mostly met my macros and gained 3 pounds. Like I just wanna go play in traffic now. 😂 I am not going to give up though because regardless of the lack of weight loss, I know that this diet is the best possible diet for me in terms of keeping my liver happy and my insulin low. Even though I cured my type two diabetes now, I do have a slightly fatty liver and I want to try to repair that. I probably need to ramp up my exercise as well. I can’t remember if I mentioned in my previous note that I used to be a paramedic and it wrecked my back, so I’m limited as far as strenuous exercise. All I can really do is walk the dog. I was swimming last summer but the pool is closed because of Covid. 😞

[@ItsCollie]

And no, I’m not positive that I am in ketosis. I’m going to buy a meter and keep an eye on that. I just don’t know how I couldn’t be, eating 20 carbs or less a day but then I don’t seem to fit the norm with this diet anyway.

[@ItsCollie]

Bought a meter and found out that I am not in ketosis! I just don’t get how I can be eating only 15-20 carbs a day max and after six months, not only am I NOT in ketosis but I haven’t lost a pound. I’ve tried doing it at lower calories versus higher calories and it doesn’t seem to change anything. And all the keto calculators tell me I should be eating roughly 1800 cal a day for my weight, height and age. I do follow the advice of several popular keto doctors and understand the whole calorie setpoint thing. But it just doesn’t seem to matter whether I eat lower calories or higher calories... I just go back-and-forth within a pound or two and always end up back at my starting point. I’m frustrated and shocked. I actually gained back the 6 pounds in water weight that I lost the first week, so I’m back up to the weight I started at. I’m even drinking 60 ounces of purified water a day, making sure to take my supplements and electrolytes. I’m lightly active ...like walking the dog and housework. I know it’s not a lot, compared to other people but I have a broken vertebrae in my lower back, so I have chronic pain that keeps me from getting more physical exercise than I would like. My Fitbit tells me that I walk anywhere between 1.5 - 3 miles a day. I generally get in anywhere from 2,000-4,500 steps a day depending on how far I walk the dog. Although exercise should not be a huge factor, as I’ve seen hundreds of stories of people losing 50-75 pounds on this diet with very little exercise. But I guess I’m severely insulin resistant. Or could there be something else wrong with me. I had my thyroid checked last year and it was fine. Anyone have any thoughts? Have you heard stories like mine where people are literally measuring and weighing and documenting everything and being extremely strict and still not losing? I do have some Erythritol/Monk fruit sweetener in some of the recipes and fat bombs that I make but it’s not excessive. However, I have read that some people are super sensitive to even the keto sweeteners and it can keep my insulin levels up. Maybe that’s the problem? I’ve cut out almost all dairy and that hasn’t changed anything. Regardless, I’m not giving up. I’ve come too far!! I’m going to figure this out if it takes me another two years!!

[@ernestwilson35]

The problem is this keto diet. If your goal is to lose weight. Forget diets. Just fast. You don't need a doctor and its free.

[@freedomfighter7079]

@@ItsCollie are you doing dirty keto where you eat whatever you want but count the carbs? Are you eating keto desserts or fat bombs?

[@vacuumblink2300]

Everyone is saying that I"m eating too much, or that i'm snacking too much, but i'm literally eating less than 800 calories a day. I'm constantly in Ketosis and I workout every fucking day and I'm doing the 4/20 intermittent fasting. I feel so fucking discouraged and completely helpless and I'm nowhere near my goal weight (I'm 5'11 224 lbs, my goal is 170). I want to give up and cry. I've never had this issue in the past.

[@ThisIsWhyWeFight]

How are you both fasting and snacking?

[@vishyswa]

Yeah, the over-consumption of fat is a biggie on this diet. I think it's Macadamias that are my main vice.

[@gluecks.piratin]

Oh my... macadamias. These are the drug of my choice as well. Can’t have them at home without eating the whole bag. So, I just don’t buy them.

[@vishyswa]

@@gluecks.piratin Yep. Some things you just can't have in the house!

[@sneeria]

@@gluecks.piratin they're like 200 cal for 10 nuts, it's impossible to stop!!

[@richardskelton190]

You make a lot of sense I am glad I ran across your channel today. Looking forward to future videos, thanks.