You DON'T Have a Slow Metabolism, It's THIS Instead...

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Find out why a slow metabolism isn't what's behind your weight loss plateau and what the problem really is.
0:00 Introduction: Stop trying to fix a slow metabolism
0:30 Understanding metabolism and weight loss
1:32 The real reason behind your weight loss stall
2:43 Symptoms of high insulin
5:12 Insulin triggers and what to do
10:33 Learn more about insulin resistance!
A slow metabolism isn't what's causing your slow weight loss, and this wrong diagnosis can completely derail your progress.
You have various chemical reactions going on in the body, like breaking food down into energy, building things back up into body tissue, repairing, maintaining temperature, and eliminating waste. All of these things are a part of metabolism.
But, the real missing factor is the hormone influence over your specific calories. Hormones are basically the communication system in the body.
A very important hormone that's related to whether or not you'll burn or store fat is insulin. If insulin goes up, you store fat. If it goes down, you burn fat. If insulin is too high, that will mimic a slow metabolism. Instead of trying to fix a slow metabolism, you may want to focus on lowering your insulin to boost fat burning.
Symptoms of high insulin:
• Increased hunger
• Cravings for carbs
• Frequent urination (especially at night)
• Fatigue
• Cognitive issues
• Lowered mood
• Increased belly fat and liver fat
• A high set point
• Increased gluconeogenesis (your liver makes excess sugar)
The top triggers of insulin:
• Carbohydrates
• Sugar
• Frequent eating
• Excess protein in the diet
• Fake fibers
• Stress
• Inflammation
• Belly fat
• MSG
• Lack of sleep
How to decrease insulin:
1. Get on the ketogenic diet
2. Do fasting
3. Exercise
4. Consume natural fiber from vegetables
5. Consume fat in your diet
6. Take vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin D
7. Consume apple cider vinegar
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain why a slow metabolism isn't what's behind your weight loss stall. I'll see you in the next video.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Dont let Doctors bring you down from saying you have slow metabolism!! Symptoms of high insulin: • Increased hunger • Cravings for carbs • Frequent urination (especially at night) • Fatigue • Cognitive issues • Lowered mood • Increased belly fat and liver fat • A high set point • Increased gluconeogenesis (your liver makes excess sugar) The top triggers of insulin: • Carbohydrates • Sugar • Frequent eating • Excess protein in the diet • Fake fibers • Stress • Inflammation • Belly fat • MSG • Lack of sleep How to decrease insulin: 1. Get on the ketogenic diet 2. Do fasting 3. Exercise 4. Consume natural fiber from vegetables 5. Consume fat in your diet 6. Take vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin D 7. Consume apple cider vinegar Thank you Dr Berg!! 🐱👍🏿

[@pijesz]

I have exactly what you listed above. I stopped exercising when covid hit, started munching while watching TV and gained 10kg in less than a year.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@TheDay HeMade insulin resistance test he mentioned if my memory still works is Homa-IR

[@Angelina..]

Love your summations! Thank you Fidel

[@jujuapple6706]

I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUMMARIES. APPRECIATE IT!

[@wickedbird1538]

@UCgGPQOwfgO9lXy7JwmzmEMA a weight that your body wants to be. His example was someone who couldn’t seem to get below 150.

[@dixanella]

Hi, you are basically saying the same thing over and over again. Sugar, insulin, vitamin C and D, potassium, zinc, keto diet, fasting, melatonin. I’m starting to understand how the body works and how to be in a harmony with it. Thank you so much!

[@yuliyachekrizova4961]

Amen ❣️ we got it all at last now let us reap health

[@tiitulitii]

I.e., quit eating sugar, carbs, seed oils, round-up and other poisons. Eat whole-food, raw and natural without extra processing and additions.

[@dixanella]

@@tiitulitii Mediterranean food is the best 😉

[@jakehayes1345]

Exactly.... this is the basic message. Eat Keto... Exercise (Hit and resistance training) .... reduce stress.... etc.

[@gbolt111]

Also fast regularly

[@JohnnyCerrato]

Almost 150lbs down in 9 months. Going to write my success story on your site soon for me and my father. Me was weight and my dad was diabetes. My success was so great and quick 11 people have taken my advice and their lives are now changing too. Thanks Dr Berg.

[@rickthain8538]

Wow! That's awesome! Congratulations on the hard work and consistency.

[@ladyhoneybee6able]

Congratulations

[@varietythespiceoflife3953]

150lb wow. You should be very proud of yourself

[@gigigirl2229]

What did you do?

[@drago5509]

Did you cure diabetes on a high fat diet?

[@cosmyfication]

I am doing so well on keto and intermitent fasting. Lost most of my fat (25% body fat to 17.5%). I can’t belive this is happening while i increased my fat intake 2-3 times. Thanks for all your advice! Also, i’m eating all the foods society made me feel guilty for (fat, tallow, butter). Plus i found that the best burgers are without buns 😁

[@johngouin3075]

Unfortunately too many people don't move their bodies enough. I believe a 30 minute session of walking (@2 miles) per day should be everyone's minimum movement.. movement can help your body heal. You need to challenge yourself reasonably within your abilities and limitations. 🙏

[@Feinrizulwur]

I have been warning for carbohydrates since the sixties, and indeed been bullied for it. Doesn't matter anymore. These people are gone since a long time. Dr Berg is doing a good job. Thanks!

[@BrowncoatBlue]

@TheDay HeMade The failure rate of losing weight while continuing to eat high carbohydrate foods is 95-99%. The success rate of losing weight on clean keto with intermittent fasting is 100%. You pick. 🤔

[@USA2Brazil]

@@BrowncoatBlue True but clean Keto eliminates 90% of what you can eat even more difficult here in Brazil where prepared keto meals are nonexistent. Everything keto here has to be made or cooked from scratch.

[@Feinrizulwur]

@TheDay HeMade Eating wrong composition of essential aminoacids. Missing some and proteins will be converted to sugar/ fat. Easy to fix, eat meat, fish. Vegan food can be dangerous. Humans have hard to live on such food.

[@mikieemiike3979]

@TheDay HeMade There are high levels of poisons in every food except some meats. I ate a plant based diet and ended up with oxalate poisoning. It almost destroyed my thyroid and colon. Watch Dr Anthony Chaffee.

[@barchetta575m]

@@USA2Brazil That's exactly what you want, however, meals that are made and cooked from scratch. If it has more than one ingredient, I think twice before eating it. I will still treat myself to the occasional ice cream or dessert, but once a month, at most.

[@cubixxxl]

Thank you Doc. I can truly testify how your videos about eating healthy has changed my life. I cut out so much out of my diet & never been so healthy or feel so good. I started apple cider vinegar & it got rid of the sick feeling I use to have after eating. I think most times my flesh fight to eat foods that are so nice but no good for my body or spirit. I’m praying to keep strong as I don’t want to ever have any health issues. For those who are battling against the flesh please pray & stay strong, remind yourself each time that you never want to be sick or fighting for your life because of illness. God bless you richly.

[@nancystockwell7829]

Amen, I feel so much better since I started adding more protein and healthy fats to my diet! I was hypoglycemic for decades, not anymore! I need to get back to walking, I lost 50 lbs. this way already.

[@herlysarmiento9863]

Amen and Amen! I am starting my journey

[@andreajean5236]

God bless you

[@debramerritt4320]

Amen!

[@spunkycat6144]

THIS.

[@christapoole4058]

Oh man! I am so excited to have found you!!! I was diagnosed with PCOS three years ago, and I fight to lose a single pound and have my whole life!! I deal with everything you said in this video, and I have got to get my insulin DOWN. I heard all of my life metabolism, metabolism, METABOLISM. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I'm learning to change my perception and redirect my efforts. Thank you so much for all that you do!!! You are truly helping people change their lives!!! 🥰

[@VirgoLady77]

You can do it! I was diagnosed with PCOS as a teen...after less than 9 months on keto my Endocrinologist said that my "PCOS was no longer evident in my blood work". I didn't even realize until my best friend just told me but I'm now the [dress] size I was in high school -- not weight but size....so measure those inches and don't just watch the scale. Best to you!

[@islandgurl4123]

I’ve been seeing a lot about taking inositol as well to help with PCOS and insulin resistance. Jarrow brands has a great Inositol Powder that I take at night as well as my husband. It not only over time helps with insulin but I feel like I’m sleeping through the night without interruption

[@jennifer8908]

I have PCOS and had tried everything I could think of. But I followed Dr. Berg's videos and Dr. Jason Fung. Stuck to IF and Keto and I lost over 50lbs. Went from a size 14/16 to size 6. For the first time I was finally able to lose some real weight and keep it off. I know it seems impossible with PCOS but stick to it and I promise you...it works.

[@alejandrabilloni]

Thank you doctor I am doing 20 hour intermittent fasting and my inflammation is down 90% Love to see you!

[@felishapittman2778]

Dr. Berg is the goat of weight loss knowledge! Trust him people everything he speaks is the TRUTH. I have reduced my carb intake and started fasting as well...it works!

[@wolfshield6110]

this is true! my mom always told me about the "slow metabolism" but when you change your diet, vegan / vegetarian. fruits and veggies (oatmeal) it starts to speed it up! especially just going for a walk. jog, or run. and intermediate fasting is really the best

[@seabreeze4559]

oats is pure sugar

[@wolfshield6110]

@@seabreeze4559 where? i dont put sugar i n my oats. it always depends on how you make them, honey has sugar but alot of benefits to your body you have to be smart with oatmeal

[@MrRabiddogg]

Agree 100%. If I don't do my total body resistance workouts at least 4 days a week plus a good old fashioned walk I don't lose as much weight, if any. If I average more than 40g carbs a day in a week, same thing. Your diet plan plus the exercise is the key.

[@Rumplegirlskin]

So true! I’m a dancer and you would think I’d be able to maintain weight. Nope, then I learned that since I dance everyday, I can’t even count it in my workout routine because I will dance numerous times a day. Think in terms of needed food to survive, dancing is like food to my body… it does not care, it is like breathing, basically my body is not impressed 😂.It is like therapy for me, along with my love for it. Once I added light weights (I have MS so I can’t be a bodybuilder 😆) I noticed change. A bigger change came when I followed Dr. Berg’s advice about vitamin D (I’m introverted and barely go outside), potassium, magnesium, and any fasting method… showed the move obvious changes. Especially, in fatigue! And fatigue is one of the main symptoms in multiple sclerosis.

[@Mammatresninos]

@@Rumplegirlskin Can you provide guidance on what form/ where you order your potassium and VitB?

[@katiejon17]

“Total body resistance” - are you simply lifting weights? Or isometrics as well?

[@MrRabiddogg]

@@katiejon17 its a form of isometrics. it combines yoga and traditional calisthenics with the isometric or dynamic resistance. If you do it correctly, including the breathing, you can get your heart rate up to 160ish for about an hour. at least I do. Resting is like 65.

[@Mennion3]

This is such an important message. It's how I was able to reverse my a1c from a 12 to a 5.4 in 6 months. Fixed my insulin and lost 30lb by intermittent fasting. Give my body a 16 hour window for insulin levels to fall.

[@cleigh113]

You have described my health issues exactly. High morning glucose, brain fog, belly fat, irritability., night urination... inability to loose weight despite feeling that i eat healthy and minimally. It's tiring having dealt with this for my entire adult life. I quit a high stress job as well. All I can do is keep trying, thank you for all the info Dr. Berg

[@williamdavidmartin7317]

I have been watching Dr. Berg’s videos for about a year. I started GRAIN FREE January 16th, 2022, and have lost 45 pounds through that change and not eating anything from a restaurant at all. Not once have I gone to The Golden Arches or Freckled Faced Pigtail’s or Any Other Chain Food. I don’t eat from anywhere other than my cooking anymore. I workout 2 to 3 times a week and would have lost more weight if I had paid attention to stress and cortisol causing insulin resistance. Today’s video is where I leave behind only using two things to reshape. Today I will commit to not only no grains, and some exercise to Intermittent Fasting, daily workout, better sleep and reducing my stress, no grains, no sugar, no food from nowhere that I don’t prepare. My goal is fat free and healthy. I won’t eat from other’s because they won’t respect my wishes to avoid cooking with canola or corn or soy. I also believe that medicines can effect your IR and I try to avoid them. Thanks for this video it is a inspiration and has everything to change your life. I applied some of it’s principles and discovered that the IF and Keto and Stress reduction and Sleep are just as important as avoiding grains and other peoples cooking. This video says it all, now do it ALL

[@brigettedavis1055]

I’m soo thankful for this video I’m 49 been doing keto for a month and 1/2 lost 11 pounds last month and haven’t lost a pound since. I know I hit the premenopausal stage if not full menopause but everything you described fit me to a t. I won’t quit even though I was ready to .

[@miltonbates6425]

I'm very glad that you mentioned how caffeine is contributing to insulin resistance by stressing the adrenals. If you're pre-diabetic/insulin resistant and have tried fasting and zero carb/low carb, are exercising, taking potassium, B vitamins, vitamin D, and ACV but are still having trouble losing weight, eliminate the caffeine and herbs from your diet. Even small amounts of caffeine and herbs can greatly interfere with insulin sensitivity.

[@sanketpathak97]

What to have during the intermittent fasting period then?

[@mondmarquez2306]

even black coffee?

[@miltonbates6425]

@@mondmarquez2306 Yes, although caffeine can theoretically boost the metabolism, it does do by stressing the adrenal glands. Caffeine also has a direct effect on how your body responds to insulin. They've done studies on caffeine consumption with type-2 diabetics and found that their blood-glucose levels were an average of 8% higher on days when they consumed caffeine.

[@miltonbates6425]

@@sanketpathak97 Water. If if you must have coffee, naturally-decaffeinated (chemical free) coffee is a decent alternative.

[@miltonbates6425]

@@mondmarquez2306 Yes, it's the caffeine. Unless you're drinking naturally-decaffeinated, chemical-free coffee, then you're consuming caffeine, which interferes with insulin sensitivity.

[@Mark-pn1gc]

31 year old 5.7ft male here. Been stuck in a 85-86kg(~190 lbs) zone for so long now. I've been having high fat and less than 20gm carbs for almost 4 weeks now and I'm down to 80kgs (~176 lbs). I have a cup of black coffee with coconut oil and ghee when I wake up. My first meal is around 2pm and is almost always 3 eggs cooked in butter, some cheese (usually goat cheese if I have some), and bacon. My second meal is around 7-8pm and is a salad with a mustard dressing or balsamic vinegar - Romaine lettuce, cucumber, some carrots, garlic (I love garlic). I sometimes add a little protein in the salad to make it feel more fun. Like little bits of chicken. This repetitive diet might get boring for some but I can have the same thing everyday with tiny variations and still enjoy it. Sometimes instead of the salad, I stir fry vegetables with some spices and it feels like a different meal. It's not only about weight loss at the end of the day. This diet also makes me feel better overall. I don't feel stuffy after meals, there's no burping (gas), I don't wake up feeling lethargic anymore. I just feel good overall. All thanks to this channel!

[@PrabhsimranSingh15]

Mark, you are doing great man. Just get a little under the mark of 75 kgs. That would even further help you in improving your overall metabolism.

[@user-zu1ix3yq2w]

When I was your weight, I ate 500-1500 calories per day (I kept a spreadsheet log) and exercised at least an hour per day. I did this for almost 3 months and lost only 2 pounds. Sure, the science might be sound, but I don't trust anything doctors say anymore. Caloric theory is too broad of a generalization. You feel a massive difference between 195 and 175 pounds.

[@yildizkiz8038]

But when you do not eat enough meals or if you do fasting then your thyroid slows down! So your metabolism! So you are in a tight frame between those two ( thyroid and insulin) 'One needs more meals and the other one exact opposite!' If you can you solve this you are the King! Thanks!

[@layamehta7739]

This is so helpful. For a few years now I thought my metabolism was slowing down and now I realize it's definitely due to insulin resistance.

[@robertspinks835]

Taken me 12 months of a lot of education and experimenting but my ALt and AIS are 20 and I am insulin sensitive my insulin chills all day long. Great video and channel 👍

[@jamedraa8472]

Wow, this explains so much. My last week with my grandmother (she was going through transition) I gained weight & wasn't even eating much. Stress, obviously. I've lost 25 lbs since then. I'll be implementing much of this info.

[@ronsw6948]

It really is so beautiful to see this man still preaching the same method and it still work to this day. 2022 keep grinding my brother.

[@cherylbenish3274]

I’m really enjoying these videos Dr. Berg. I love that you explain every condition so clearly and concisely that anyone can understand and offer simple solutions to keeping a very complicated human body in great shape. Thanks so much!

[@eugenekim8417]

Dr Berg, I want to thank you for all that you share with us - I’ve been implementing more and more of your advice over the last 6 months and can really see changes! Cannot thank you enough!! Bless

[@DrWainkwasMentorshipMJ2022]

Thanks for your videos. I have been following. I lost weight from 84kg to 72 kg in two months. I do intermediate fasting. Workout Monday to Friday before I go to the office. My worry is I don’t want to lose muscle. I eat a lot of eggs. Your videos have been helpful.

[@nomangesinthala8948]

This is by far the best description I've heard on how insulin and insulin resistance works. Now I understand it better and I can make better food choices.🤗🤗🤗

[@onehope4heaven591]

What a BLESSING you are, Dr. Berg! Than you SO much for ALL your informative videos & live sessions! I truly appreciate it & wish you the best in return!!

[@thebee9673]

Informative as always. PCOS and insulin resistance is my problem. A long time ago a doctor told me that I had high protein, then shortly after I developed thyroid problems caused by stress and then pcos. I am adding things up as I listen to you.

[@JA-nh8iu]

Thank you Dr Berg for all your advice. This video in particular was speaking to me as the person you were describing. Yes I am insulin resistant. I have been doing the intermittent fasting (on your recommendation) and have had good results. Nothing else just fasting. In order for me to take my weight loss to the next level is to be more strict with my diet and excersise a little. Thank you to you and this community you have created.

[@habsom1406]

Fascinating and life changing information, presented in an interesting and accessible way. Thank you so much Dr Berg for taking the time for filming, editing and uploading this video, bless you!

[@HonestOpinionOnly]

After listening to you,I have started keto and IF. One thing I have found very helpful is fasting a couple of days before start of my periods,and have not had period pains since. Would have to take painkillers for 2 days at least otherwise

[@Drberg]

Wonderful!

[@andrewnoel3839]

@HonestOpinionOnly how long do you fast for before your periods??

[@cauliflowerhead2735]

Thanks you Dr.Berg for these lessons. I took your advice and went low carb. I'm not necessarily on Keto or rather working my way to it but I'm already seeing great results just with reducing my carbs. My skin has gotten much better and I've realised that my metabolism wasn't the problem, it's perfectly healthy, the insulin levels were chronically high bcz of my lifestyle.

[@Theeultimatedanielle]

😭thank you!!! Im diabetic and this makes soooooo much sense! I understand the inflammation now.

[@anara5570]

I have noticed that kale smoothies have fat burning properties. I literally feel ny body temp raising, once I drink them.

[@cindyscearce1977]

I appreciate everything you do for us all! I just wanted to let you know that the last few videos I haven't been able to hear you very well. Thank you Sir

[@Nekdgasm]

Do you include this particular video as well because i could hear him vividly well with my ear pic on this particular video.

[@Lance54689]

It is always helpful to get a refresher on how food and the body is supposed to work. For me it is a two pronged approach, how to eat properly, and why we don't we don't do it even when we know how. I never thought it was possible, but now eating properly is my default, if I don't think about it I'll move towards proper eating, not towards my old bad habits.

[@brentchristensen3546]

Your ability town help me understand all of this has saved my life Eric. My success story will be coming your way soon hopefully. Thank you sir.

[@johnnorris5333]

thank you Dr. Berg for your time and encouragement. i have lost over 50 pounds in the last year and a half. it has been very helpful to be able to access your material. i feel much better and am now fighting type 2 diabetes. i have a sugar addiction but have stopped almost all sugar, and carbs....i don't want to have to take insulin, but we'll see what happens. all the best to you and yours Dr. Berg, and cheers from alaska.

[@Dora-wc8be]

Another excellent video. Thank you Dr Berg so much for your excellent content. Definitely going to incorporate your methods into my new eating habits.

[@titacel9887]

😃 I've been searching for this,thanks Doc, blessed you more and your family 🤗

[@dertythegrower]

Huge respect for all the work you do. I hope you have some good time off, cheers Dr. Berg. 👍

[@KeianaMonique]

Recently just found out I'm pre diabetic and and have a thyroid disorder. During the pandemic I let myself go. I started going back to the gym Dec 2021. I was working out for 7 months and loss no weight. I'm guessing my insulin was too high. I thought I was eating Right and I was trying to "count my calories" I thank God I found out what's been happening. I knew my body felt off. I was so fatigued everyday. My body was in really bad pain. Ever since I found I was pre diabetic I already made changes and I'm starting to fell better. Thank you for this video. I always come to this page because it's legit. Thank you So much Dr. Berg!!

[@LSLendingTeam]

Thank you so much!!! I am battling insulin resistance.

[@verobullock5819]

Hey Doctor berg, I really appreciate your videos. I find them really helpful in my everyday life. Thanks again 🙂

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

Hey Eric, I watch you often and find your advice helpful. I was the victim of wrong diagnosis for decades and suffered thru treatment after treatment with no success. I was on a low carb diet, went to the gym and did weights or cardio five days a week and did rollerblading 3-4 times an evening. I was wearing a size 6-8 but still had heavy legs, thick ankles and a thick midsection comparatively to the rest of my torso. Eventually responsibility took over and I couldn’t do this regimen. I developed significant pain in my ankles, legs, joints and went on disability. The misdiagnosis continued. I finally said enough and stopped going to doctors except when necessary. Recently my niece convinced me to try treatment again for my “lymphedema.” The therapist saw me for five minutes and said, you don’t have lymphedema, you have lipedema. Everything fell into place. Now I know why the treatment I had was unable to help. Why I couldn’t get that fat off me. Why I have so much pain! Because I was misdiagnosed for so long I did develop some lymphedema and venous insufficiency in my legs. Now it’s more complicated. I am one of the lucky ones in that I am not morbidly obese with these fat globules all over my body. Some (primarily female,) individuals are just completely incapacitated by it. The only effective treatment is lymph-sparing liposuction with manual extraction of the fat globules. There’s a relationship to GI discomfort too. I am an RN and really knew nothing about this and neither did any of my doctors. Can you do some teachings on the diagnosis and treatment of this fat disorder?

[@lisah5784]

Wow, anything else 😳 and it's DR. BERG to you 😆😆

[@lanadecker8800]

"hey Eric"?! Seriously? That's how you ask for advice / help of a person who owes you nothing? 😂😂😂

[@RG-jq7nm]

This is the advice people really need to hear. I'm so sick of people telling us to "eat healthy" or "eat more frequently" to lose weight, and to be honest, that's most of the advice you find everywhere. The fact is that this method DOES NOT WORK a majority of the time, and that's why so many people fail their diets or say that they aren't losing weight even though they claim to be doing everything correctly. It's incredibly frustrating. I've seen people criticize your videos, but a majority of the problems I see are people who have poor relationship with food, such as an eating disorder. I think that people with eating disorders should avoid this because that has more to do with mental health and relationship with food.

[@ajm3821]

I love the way dr Berg accentuates and highlights certain words to make his point. Great delivery snd info.

[@spunkymomma5935]

I just don’t know what I would do without dr berg. The way he teaches us , his dedication to this KZbin channel , I will forever be grateful. I’m changing my life because of him , and I’ll never get the chance to hug his neck and shake his hand. I know I’m not the only person that feels like this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maravilloso002]

The frequency with which I go to the bathroom has dropped significantly. I don't have as many BMs or urinating sessions since I switched over to Keto and IF. Thank you doc for shoving a flashlight down my throat in effort to stop the problems at their source: ME. I am finding I feel less tired in the mornings. I can go longer w/o eating (16/8) schedule. I naturally at this way, except I had tons of sugar and other carbs and snack in my diet that were slowing down things overall. I feel clear and more rejuvenated. I'm a 35 yr old male and my BMI was 35. Terrible to discover how stupid I was for eating the way I used to.

[@larrymosher5045]

I would say less BM ,you are probably not eating enough fiber in your diet.Fewer urination,you may not be drinking enough water.Good luck with your health and fitness goals.

[@thomashughes4859]

I began following you 14 months ago, and in that time, your channel followers have DOUBLED! This is great news for a sick human race. Thank you for your service to humanity! I'm excited about the future! 💪😎👍

[@emanuelmarqueztorres4222]

Thanks so much for your time to explain all of these factors, Awesome Job.

[@TheHairChemist]

Fascinating, it would be great to see more episodes on hair restoration, especially on scalp health :)

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

So much great information, thanks Dr Berg

[@darksavior1187]

Really good info here. Especially the info discussing attacking insulin resistance from both directions; through diet and resistance training.

[@livingrighteously79]

Your info is gold!! Deeply appreciative of you 🙏🏼

[@rivinesh4566]

I do have all those symptoms but I'm losing weight slowly but it's happening. I haven't tried the Keto intermittent fasting, after listening this information I do have a better idea of what to do next. Thank you Dr !

[@mamamherz8076]

Having you Dr.Berg. is a God's Gift from heaven..

[@kareng9376]

You are brilliant and kind❤️. Dream combination to possess for a doctor. Day 2 of keto for me and I come here for encouragement and help. Best channel on any social media platform!

[@groovymiss956]

Guys I was 145 , now I am 120 pounds . I will give Dr berg the review that he deserves. I was borderline diabetic in November 2023 , now in February 2024 . I’m thin but I still experiencing just a tiny bit of IR symptoms as irregular periods, urgent urination , and thirst. I can only lose five more pounds to stay in the healthy range body weight. At this point I don’t want to lose weight anymore way but keep burning liver fat . I’ll update this comment in two months . So far Keto and IF have reversed 90 percent of IR symptoms and PCOS. I guess I’ll just continue following Dr bergs steps until IR is gone .

[@neardeathexperience1111]

It's like you read my mind !!! I have been stalling for over two weeks on my keto diet. I lost 18lbs in 6 weeks and am hoping to reverse prediabetic stage and lower cholesterol. I am premenopausal also 🤦‍♀️ thank you for this video today. Stress has slowed down my weight loss I think also.

[@christianlords1340]

don't worry about cholesterol levels, worry about triglycerides and A1C. Your body makes the Cholesterol for a reason. it is a base chemical for many hormones and beneficial chemicals like testosterones, vitamin D, and many others.

[@TammyMacMac]

This premenopausal thing is killing me. It's no joke. Put almost 30 pounds on instantly.

[@neardeathexperience1111]

@@christianlords1340 thank you .....how do I keep my triglycerides in check?

[@neardeathexperience1111]

@@TammyMacMac I hear you !!! It's soooo hard to lose it isn't it ?

[@natalia18233]

My cholesterol became normal by cutting carbs doing IF and no sugar

[@igitahimsa5871]

Thank you for these invaluable videos :-). I love learning from you. God Bless us all

[@pamshearer120]

Good Morning , Dr.Berg 🎑 Thank you so. much for your great Advice & sharing this Excellent Content with everyone !

[@tinfoilhatcovidiot]

Thank you for also putting this valuable advice down in written form. It's helpful to screenshot the tips for a quick reference later on. You are awesome Dr. Berg ❤🙏

[@isola-bella]

Stress causing body to produce sugar and insuline resistence... this is what I experienced last year. I was on keto and IF since two years when 2021 brought a lot of stress at work. I started drinking strong coffee with fatty cream because I realized it was helping me not to eat for a longer time. I had no idea why I was not losing weight and even gained some. Then I learned about Berberine, also from you, dr.Berg and this has been helping me since. I admit I need to add now also exercise...but I am still in shock about how stress can ruin everything. Hmm.... thank you for your awesome and informative videos 🙏

[@Christina-pv5yq]

Stress from my job is exactly what caused insulin resistance for me.

[@Happyhaunt92]

This video couldn't have came at a better time for me. I have been in the process of losing weight. Started out at 256 lbs and currently at 239 and I can't seem to get below it even though I am counting my calories and exercising. I love that you get straight to the point and always target the root cause of the problem that's happening inside your body and take us through the process. Thank you so much for this advice, Dr. Berg, you're the best!

[@dherman0001]

Dakota! You will do this! Great start! The Dr knows his stuff! You were meant to live a long vibrant life!

[@Happyhaunt92]

@@dherman0001 thank you so much! That means a lot! I hope you also live a long life with much happiness!!

[@dherman0001]

@@Happyhaunt92 Love it brother!

[@drock5404]

Thank you Doc! You have an amazing way of making common sense out of complicated topics.

[@christianprincess1878]

Finally, a doctor who looks at the root cause! I love the intermittent fasting, I'm doing that right now. I eat way too many carbs (popcorn/bread) especially after I come home from work and that's usually late, then I try to do green juices. I don't eat meats but I started eating eggs, Salmon/Mackerel and I bought some organic grass fed beef the other day lol. I can't seem to get past the fat part. I hate meat fat. I would like to do a combination of daily green smoothies with no fruit, maybe just a green apple, other times I'll make it with Almond milk a banana, mixed greens, and raw cacao powder. I do use Coconut and Olive oil. It seems I just need to start adding more animal protein, I"m just afraid of clogging my arteries with the meat fat. Plus I can't seem to get below my current weight. Dr Berg how can I tweak this better?

[@prof_danieladewole]

That's exactly what he addressed in this video. Watch the video and obey what he said. Cut out your carbs, NO snacking in between meals and late night... He's not going to help you tweak what he already condemns

[@an-cx1ho]

EAT LESS

[@bikeamour]

Afraid of animal fat clogging your arteries? Check out David Diamond on cholesterol!!!

[@jhask64]

The key is DESIRE less. Go Keto and IF and you will desire less food and succeed.

[@charlanpennington3989]

Dear Christian, see food grade Diatomaceous Earth a Tablespoon a day. This deals easily with any artery clog. Notice it makes your blood pressure perfect about day 7. All asia uses this.

[@jeffthomas6105]

Been following Dr. Berg for 4 months now and doing Keto + intermittent fasting and I am down 39 lbs. Make sure you get your sea salt, potassium, magnesium and D3 with K2. Lack of these important minerals and vitamins can cause horrible leg cramps. Drink plenty of water and be prepared to pee a lot. When you’re in ketosis your body we let loose a lot of stored water, especially in the begging. The first week I think I was down 7 pounds. Now I am loosing weight a about 1 to 2 pounds per week. Eat quality foods. Grass fed meats are much better than corn fed. They cost more but worth it. After you’ve been off sugars, grains,and carbs for a while your taste buds wake up. Everything has more flavor. Try it for a week and see how amazing you feel. Don’t fall into the trap of keto snacks. Most are full of soy and other inflammatory ingredients. Eat foods naturally low in carbs. Get some electrolytes without sugar. Dr berg has one on his site that’s really good. Ease into fasting. Don’t try to implement everything all at once. At first just try to eat just 3 times per day and lower carbs. Then slowly move breakfast to later in the morning until it’s your lunch time. I gave myself about a week between changes. Don’t beat yourself up if you cheat. You will recover quickly when you get back on keto. You will be reminded why carbs are bad. It’s not a sprint but a marathon, but you will see results quickly. At some point you may even get mad and wonder why isn’t this the biggest story on TV. This is they way everyone should be eating and you’ll want to spread the word. People will ask you what is going on with you. It’s exciting but at the same time I find sharing this information is almost like politics. There can be a dogmatic approach to nutrition out there and people will tell you it doesn’t work and you ruin your health. Being fat is ruining our health. Good luck.

[@Drberg]

Great news! Thanks for sharing, Jeff!

[@briancarton1804]

I'm lucky to live in Ireland where all our cattle are grass fed , no hormones. Our chickens are free range , can go in and out of the shed to the field. Good to see you doing so well. Keep it up.

[@batman1169]

@@briancarton1804 what’s the price of beef 🥩 these days?

[@freedomseeker351]

@@briancarton1804 Is there anyway to migrate to Ireland? I’m tempted to live in Ireland, a country bestowed with natural bounty… What’s the cost of living there?

[@briancarton1804]

@@freedomseeker351 Housing is expensive, food not to bad. As regards to moving to Ireland depends on where you are from your age and skill set as in what do you work at ? What qualifications do you have.

[@engrgreat8282]

Thanks Dr. Eric. You have a way of making complex things easy to understand. ❤️❤️❤️

[@rickip2813]

Good morning Dr, have a blessed rest of the week. God bless 🙏🏾

[@starryluma1806]

Hi Dr. Berg! Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos. I was stuck at 130 lbs and none of my drs ever helped me, with information like you provide, to lose weight. Keto has been a game changer for me. Fasting, cutting out sugar and carbs has helped me lose 10 lbs so far. Your videos are easy to understand and empowering. I am forever thankful❤️

[@Drberg]

That's fantastic! Congratulations! Dr. Berg would love to hear about your success with Keto! Please use this link to upload your story: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@eduardooramaeddie4006]

Thank you Dr.BERG

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome.

[@johnnieshreve5018]

I am so happy I found your channel...I held my weight for a long time but over the last year and a half my weight went up out of nowhere..I felt helpless

[@Evejackson777.]

Doctor Berg always spits facts!! Thank you!

[@user-rt3wx5lv6d]

Thanks Dr. Berg for these daily doses of information.

[@felixsteinhardt8836]

It's still calories in - calories out. If you have an insulin resistance, you have fatigue because the glucose doesn't reach the cells where it is needed and instead the body stores it as fat, just like you say. And that sounds like maybe not a "slow" but "wrong" metabolism. You can't work out because you have no power - too little calories out because the calories in are stored away. My metabolism was completely messed up due to an extreme Vitamin D deficiency (lowest value the doctor ever saw). So I could not store/use Magnesium and other electrolytes, constantly had cramps despite taking a tonm of supplemental magnesium and other stuff, was dead tired, had to sleep twice a day for 12 hours combined. It got worse and worse over the years and I gained 8 KG. After the diagnosis, I have been taken Vitamin D supplements (plus going out in the sun) and Magnesium, Zinc, Selen, etc. Within 3 weeks I was feeling like 18 again (38 now). I have soooo much power now, like 300%. Started working out again, being way more active, watched my calorie intake a bit more and boom, those 8 KGs are gone now after 10 weeks. So probably my thiroyd and a lot more was completely messed up giving my massive fatigue aka. "slow/wrong metabolism". That's what "slow metabolism" is. It's not that the body is more efficient with the calories, it's the body getting tired and unable to be active/work out.

[@lauriemasters5596]

Thank you for this video. You have really helped me understand what my body needs and what it doesn't need. I am aware carbs and sugar and lack of exercise is why I have Insulin Resistance. Thank you

[@letsgetdowntobusiness4927]

Dr. Berg, thank you so much for this!! I definitely have insulin resistance and I've started boxing and cardio, and I've just started cutting out carbs. This is only day one, but I feel more in control of my health and my body

[@daliamohamed3415]

I know that’s not your speciality, Dr Berg, but could you kindly shed some light on how psychological problems like Unhealed trauma could possibly affect our weight, if relevant of course. Thank you for your great efforts 🙏🙏

[@SaiedAlvarian]

Hormones duh... isolation n daily baths will help clear that up

[@Drberg]

Huge - I would recommend Dianetics for all past unhealed trauma.

[@daliamohamed3415]

@@Drberg haven’t heard of it before but will definitely check it out. Thank you loads, Dr Berg 🙏🙏🙏

[@David-fv2hj]

The most powerful easy way to heal past trauma is doing a technique on yourself called faster EFT tapping. Lots of videos on KZbin on how to do it. It's weird but life changing. You can also literally tap away food addictions haha as well as your past trauma I hope Dr Berg learns this technique and makes a video on it. This can change people's lives yet no one knows about it. At least if Dr Berg makes a video on it at least 1millionpeople will see it.

[@deva190]

@@David-fv2hj True. Eft tapping works for so many issues and works fast, too.

[@Pheanixs]

Heh Dr. Berg, That was very informative video. My set point changed about a year ago and no matter what I do I cannot lose the 6 lb that I gained. I know it's not much but I've always tried to maintain a healthy weight. I did a ketogenic diet for over a year and it didn't make much difference all though I felt great. At this time I intermittent fast everyday until about 1:00 and I mostly live on an omad diet. I eat my biggest meal around 1:00 and I might eat something light for dinner. I don't snack, I don't eat sugar or carbs. I do yoga and some light weights, walking. I might have to check what's going on with the liver because my diet is quite clean and I am quite confused by the weight that I can't lose. By the way, I'm 68 years old.

[@nayomisherinperera5992]

I have not enough words/ vocabulary to thank and praise you. God bless you

[@shannonbarnett5536]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!!!

[@trishnashahi9517]

I was waiting to learn about this for so long thank you Dr Berg ❤️💫...

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

Thanks Dr Berg 🌸 I can relate to this issue ( without the grouchiness) 😅 & I hope your advices will help me overcome this prob, despite that I actually lost weight in the last few months.

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

Great information! Can’t hear it enough. Especially in this stressful time.

[@MHPloni-kl5ec]

*Important takeaway from this video, folks . . .* Don't accept hearsay & don't believe what is commonly believed & don't go along with the crowd & don't take as truth everything that's published & . . . _be diligent in seeking truth! . . . God bless you, Dr. B!_

[@FSSpag]

Good morning

[@TheLakeHouseTv]

You have blessed my life. The last 6 months I’ve just had this feeling the Doctors I was in contact with we’re just flagged to me. Always had questions that feel unanswered, confused… I have learned more from you in 1-2 months then I have my whole lifetime being alive! Thank you!!!!

[@Drberg]

It's my pleasure! Happy to know you found the post useful.

[@BeautyMeetsDIY]

YOU ARE LOOKING GOOD DR. BERG! 🤗

[@Pogokoala]

WOOO!!! This right here sums up why Its been so hard for me to loose that extra weight, 2 days I am loosing weight and the next 4 days I'm still stuck on the same weight til i decide to push hard for 2 days and suddenly I drop like 1 or 2 pounds just to get stuck again. I had no idea it was my insulin or my liver creating more more sugar out of me taking small snacks. thank you Dr. Eric!

[@dm5129]

Yeah, its really funny how we all believe the same things and workout in the gym and think we have a slow metabolism, and on and on. Once you find out what it really is there is no turning back. I found out about insulin resistance and it changed my life. I am not losing weight very fast, quite slow actually, but I know it works.

[@Mary-xc2gu]

Thank you Dr Berg. Nothing like a healthy Dr giving healthy advice. Clear cut.

[@Mral236d]

This is some very good information. For the older guys it also can be caused from Low testosterone. I was suffering from low T and didnt have the energy to do much of anything especially working out. I ended up putting on a good amount of weight because of this, and after a getting my levels back to normal with my doctor my energy is back to normal, I can see my abs again, and my motivation in life has just improved. Its crazy how much hormones impact the body if they are out of whack.

[@Amy-pz6yx]

Love this video !!!! Thank you so much for all you do for us..😘😘

[@checkwhatsleft4565]

There is another thing that spikes insulin like crazy in which is MSG, it's in a lot of so called spices that made from China, like garlic powder and non-spicy red bell pepper powder and turns out that's purely MSG and have someone with insulin resistance to consume that for a week, you will know what makes their blood sugar worse, I had first hand experience on that, and I don't use any of spice powder anymore ever since.

[@jeremynelson7920]

I am 5'5½" and I was 205 pounds. I started eating 5 smaller meals a day. I used an app to keep track of everything. I was eating 1500 calories a day. 50% carbs 30% protein and 20% fat. Kept my sodium under 2000 MG a day. I went to the gym daily and did the treadmill 30 min a day i did intervals with speed and incline kept my heart rate at 155 until it lowered to 145 at the same intensity then I would either raise speed or incline till my heart rate was 155 again and just repeated that process. On Monday Wednesday and Friday I added weight to my workouts for 30-45 min. End result was weight- 147 pounds lean muscle mass- 133 pounds body fat percentage- 14%.

[@amandar176]

Over what period of time?

[@jeremynelson7920]

@@amandar176 I'm not sure probably 4-6 months

[@madiaparis2104]

What type of carbs? This makes a big difference. Thanks!

[@jeremynelson7920]

@@madiaparis2104 I ate oats, brown rice, multigrain bread

[@drivingteacher786]

Dr Berg is a one of a kind, he has been preaching this for decades. Yet somehow gets the same message across and still gets his point across. I'm listening to same stuff he said years ago but then again I watch most of his video anyway as his voice is so calm and relives my stress hence getting me in ketosis quicker 🙏😂😂

[@katherineconnon100]

You are a very gracious man, a healer and close to God. X

[@Legend-zg6sc]

Dr Berg special respect to your videos and guidance..because of what i learnt from your videos i was able to loose 12 kgs in less than 2 months..feel much better and confidant about my health.. God Bless you ❤️🙏🙏

[@kaesi1426]

What was your starting weight?