Your no nonsense attitude makes me smile. I need these kinds of reality checks! Love your videos and educational content. Bravo!

Doc Rob, I feel like I just got bitch slapped…..in a good way! ;-) I’ve been keto for 2 years and have lost 110 lbs. I have had 2 recent life altering events in the last 6 months and have gained 10 lbs, not once eating anything that wasn’t “keto approved”. I found myself eating ALL DAY, a hand full of nuts, a square of cheese there, a cup of bullet proof coffee! Looking for anything to break up the boredom of being locked down due to the “pandemic fear”. Since I was home with nothing much to occupy my mind, I started baking KETO DESSERTS - yum! They are delicious, and I have tested a lot of new recipes! The bottom line, I can’t do that, desserts have their place, on holidays or celebrations, NOT EVERY NIGHT! Since starting my LCHF lifestyle I never eat more than twice a day, most often once, and a bulletproof coffee has, to me, always been used as a meal or a dessert, never as an everyday thing. Well now down 7 of those nasty emotional 10lbs. I have rekindled my inner strength and THANK YOU for the reminder, the metaphor of two eggs a day brought my brain right into perspective! Love what you do to educate us on the real pandemic terrorizing our world, CARB ADDICTION! #DOC_CACA (DOC_Curing America’s Carb Addiction)

I can't thank you enough! I am making my last 30 lbs a thing of the past. I've been "stalled" for a long time. I lost 50 lbs and sort of celebrated my healthy feelings, and let carb creep back in. I'm the leader of our facebook keto group too. I've been sharing your videos with others. Thank you for your honest, no nonsense approach. [Btw my husband lost 115 lbs and reversed his diabetes. He also needs to lose the last 30] We've cone so far,we aren't giving up now!

I am very grateful that Ken Berry turned me on to you. Thanks for your honest sharing of your knowledge. Bless you!

Definitely happened to me. . . . finally went full carnivore! Love love love the way I feel and look much more than Keto! Was starting to eat lots of almond-flour stuff and before you know it, I was eating "processed" food because that food is processed. Not to mention the oxalates that almonds contain, which was part of why I started having joint pain, fatigue, rashes, etc. Giving up all veggies and nuts helped me immensely.

I'm completely in awe of your no-nonsense approach. Thank you for being so honest with us. Dr, I raise my mug of coffee to you. Good health to my fellow keto chums around the world. We will succeed. Cheers from France. ❤

He is so smart. Stuff I don't want to hear so clearly because it is so true for me.

Yes, these strategies absolutely work for stalled weight loss! Thankyou Dr Cywes for such clear advice in the midst of all the KZfaq "Advisors", some helpful, others not.

The emotional aspect of food! I had a stressful day yesterday and suddenly found myself thinking about picking up a bottle of wine on my way home - and I know from experience that it will stall me flat out! But oh the stress! I ended up not getting the wine btw. But the emotional pull is really a force to be reckoned with. Snacking is also a pitfall under stress. Thanks for this video!

I had no idea that I was in carb creeping mode. This video has enlightened me and made me take a second look at what I am eating. Thanks so much!!

I lost 120 lbs in a year...then I let look alikes that had crap in it. So now I just keep it simple. I have lost the weight I gained 20 lbs by being disciplined and doing ADF (alternat Day Fasting). It is the only thing that I have found that keeps me loosing. I have 30 lbs to go. I will stay at this til i die. So much energy and health. Thanks Doc for your no Bullshit talks.

When he said, about 2 eggs per day.....MIND BLOWN!!!!!

glucagon cortisol ratio? that should be interesting. I can't wait for that video!! you never cease to, pleasantly, surprise us with the new concepts. 😊

Thank you so much Dr Cywes! I’ve been stalled for months and trying to work through it. By the way...the “two egg” comparison (to what I’m actually eating) was tremendously powerful and oh so enlightening! I’m very grateful 🤗

I have been looking at keto videos for weeks...this is the one that made me feel that it's going to be ok.

I never miss your channel. I listen to a few “keto” folks on KZfaq. And for the most part all have helped me heal. You have helped me get in touch with my carb addiction. Thank you

This video is for me! Stopped losing weight 2.5 months ago. Thanks for great vids Dr. Cywes.

You explained nutritional vs. caloric needs and body response perfectly.

You are such a likable fellow. Thank you for teaching the ins/outs of addiction. I am very grateful.

LOVE THIS APPROACH!. There is no maintenance. Just like buildings. They are either in a state of decline or repair. Thanks, I needed this kick in the butt.

Thank you. I had bariatric surgery 5 years ago....sleeve...I was 319 and got down to 199. Which is apparently amazing My surgeon said I should be the poster child for sleeve surgery😊. I felt amazing. I have now creeped back up to 230. 😪 I always promised myself I would never go back. I am now in panic mode. I want to stop gaining. I have been trying to eliminate carbs but my weight doesnt shift. I have been at 230 for about 1.5 years. I am 62 years old and dynamite is not moving this scale at all. I found your video and am taking it to heart I know calories shouldnt matter, however, I will be limiting to 2 meals a day and 1500 cals max. Hopefully this works!!!! Thank you for this video!

Oh my goodness, I’m glad I found you. Listening again and making a plan. 👍 Thank you ☺️

This is wonderful, I needed this so badly, Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Nuts and cheese... they sneak up!!!

I so so so appreciate your frankness. Thank you. I am guilty of the carb creep, allowing myself a few grams of sugar here and there .... will recognize my need and address my issue. Thank you.

I wait impatiently for these videos. They are gold to my mind and my outlook.

Thank yo Doc for all the info you give us. I love how you deliver straight to the point and so easy to understand

Excellent video! I had to learn this lesson the hard way a few months ago. Since then, I've cut out all carbs. I pretty much eat meat/animal products (minus dairy) and do ADF. I've lost 25lbs since making that change (79lbs total)

This is the most important video of yours I have watched to date. Very helpful. I have stalled for long time and couldnt understand why as I literally was eating zero carbs. What I did not understand was the calories I was taking in and eating 4 to 5 times a day. Now...moving fwd 2 meals a day, satieted only and bridging with black coffee. 7 days will tell the story.. Thank yoy 4ever.

Just came off a 50 hour fast and broke my fast this afternoon. Was chuffed with myself. But binged big time tonight with biscuits and bread this evening 😪 So needed this video as a gee up. Love your videos. Please don't stop.

I’ve been on the Ketogenic WOE for almost 3 years, yet those last 10-15 pounds just won’t come off. This approach makes the most sense. I’ve been kidding myself all this time with net vs total carbs. I’m pretty sure I’m eating sweets, grains, starches, and veggies that I shouldn’t, even if I do stay under 25 carbs net daily. 7 day eye of the needle for me, I’ll bet it works.

Thank you. ❤

Ty so much! I began decreasing my portion size and added a bit of exercise. Scale and inches are moving!

Doc, thank you very much for the continued "straight talk". I like your NO BS approach - keeping it simple. BACKGROUND: I am 6'2", turned 49 years old in February. At the time, I weighed 247 and on my birthday, I decided to make my last year in my forties a year of rebirth. I had fatty liver, insulin resistance, excessive sweating, foggy brain and sleep apnea. I am Hispanic and diabetes runs in my family and in my culture. So, I wanted to avoid it at all costs because my maternal grandmother died of complications from diabetes. APPROACH: I have been on OMAD, walk briskly everyday for 2 miles and have tried to be strict about carbs, but the carb creep and occasional snacking are the culprits. As of today, I have lost only 15lbs, but have stalled-out at 232lbs. I will apply your advice from this video to restart, but what tests can I take to check my fatty liver and insulin resistance? GOAL: By my 50th birthday in February 2021, I want to be in the best shape of my life with all of my issued mentioned above - resolved at a weight of 210. What would you advice?

Always enlightening and often makes me chuckle… greatly appreciate your devotion to truth, health and helping all of us.

Thanks a lot Dr. Cywes :) this was the video I needed just at this time as my weight is stagnating.

You are just wonderful! Ilove and deeply respect how sincere you are in carying about our wellbeing all in all, with such a sound, grounded clearity..Infinite blessing to you and yours and to all who are never giving up and keep on trying to heal themselves mentally, emotionally and physically...🙌

Robert, your content really resonates, it’s helping me understand myself better. Thank you so much, KUTGW

I couldn't lose weight until I started writing down everything I ate. No more keto treats, keto bread, wine, cheese, or nuts. Good-bye snack plate of cheese, olives, nuts with a glass of wine. I was sad, but I did start losing weight. I do snack, but in very small amounts (1-2 oz. tuna, or 2 eggs, for instance). I can't function when I'm hungry so this works well for me. Maybe someday I'll be able to do the 2 meals a day, but not right now.

Dr Cywes, you're the best. Thank you 🙏🏾❤️

I love the no nonsense in ur face truths spoken here. Im thrilled to have discovered this channel...great information

Third year of my paleo journey. Not a stall but a new set point of 210 lbs, down from 235. I like this weight, stable for a year plus. I'm OMAD, exquisite appetite control and satiety, plus my 🍻 every night. My teenage weight of 175 lbs, NOT a goal, I'd have to sacrifice to get there and to maintain it. For what? My metabolic numbers are stellar, I feel strong, pain free, no Rxs. 💪🙏

Fantastic suggestions! Everything you said has played out in my keto journey over the last nine months. Still learning to recognize satiety signals earlier. Thank you

That’s what I needed to hear!!

You're the man! 😀👍

This was such an excellent segment thank you so much for spelling this out in the way that you did. I’m not sure it was a comfort to know, but it was a needed piece of information. Thank you again and I look forward to hearing so many more things from you. The podcast I have listen to with you as a guest were wonderful also

Such a great channel, I love the way you explain all this information, thanks Doc!

Another great video! Thank you! I really appreciate how you present the facts without a bunch of BS. I have been mostly keto for just over a year and am down just over 100 lbs and reduced scripts from 23 to 5. Off insulin (was on U500R). A1c not where I want it, yet, but leas than half what it was. Lately I have experienced a definite slow down and this video is quite timely for me. Thanks again.

He's right, you know. I so wish my doctor was like Dr. Cywes; I like his direct approach and I always feel as though he speaking in his office to me, Good job, again and thank you.

I'm on Keto since 2 years, with great success.... but now I understand few things I was missing ! thanks

Thank you, very informative details about carb creep. I find a cup of hot herbal tea helps pass through the craving, particularly in the evening when a snack is expected. Only a couple of pounds from my goal which is to establish "normal" BMI range

I needed to hear this! Thank you so much!

This nightmare of a world right now is playing havoc with my insulin and cortisol and adding pounds even though I restrict carbs. Water Fasting multiple days helps but that even takes more time for insulin and weight changes now a days. Calories do affect me so I get what you're saying.

im a binger i tried putting all the food and taking bits till i think im full it nnever works is like there a switch that goes off and i have to finish it all even if i take breaks in betwee i keep returnig till the food is finished. what works is i decide on the quantity i want to eat then cook exactly that eat, wash dishes ad forget about food till i feel hungry. then i wait for 30-45 mins if i still feel hungry i cook fresh again. i cant stomach anything raw so the only pre-cooked thing and snack i keep are boiled eggs which off course i find boring untill im hungry enough to eat that then im not hungry. works pretty well for me

You are one tuff doctor!

I really needed this

I plateaud and kept hovering at the same weight, 1lb over or under. It was so frustrating because I'm following the carnivore way of life to a tee.. even with intermittent fasting 24hrs everyday. I broke my plateu when I started alternate day fasting! At the moment I'm on my third day of adf and the weight is finally going down. And I feel good with it too, but I'm only gonna give it 7 days (2 weeks) and then break for a bit to see if I put the weight back on.

Such good advice. I have a hard time, two weeks in, to listening to my body well enough

I had back surgery and ended up with a dural tear, so my BG was out of the roof! T2D. So, to fix it I went to carnivore for two months and the weight loss started again and the sugar is going in the right direction! However, I was only eating less than 20 carbs a day, so the jump was easy. Cheers.

Love your teaching skills 🤩 WoW ! Could you make one for Menopause 🙏🙏🤗Thanks from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦

Just got gifted some processed keto snacks with "net" carbs and got rid of them. Past keto efforts I succumbed to carb creep. Now going full carnivore. Hard to admit to being a carb addict when I already gave up alcohol years ago. Another addiction to stare down.

Ok, I like every thing you’ve just shared. I’m moving forward, with each topic in this pep and directional Talk. Thank you. Your Words have come to me at the right moment. I’m in the middle of it man. I give this a Name, “life preserver”. 🙂😀

I just stopped eating cheese when I stalled and that worked, I added it back when I had lost enough weight

The most important thing is to stick with it even in the face of a perceived stall because your body moves at its own pace, even if you’re doing everything right. One thing that has really helped me is actually sharply increasing the amount of food that I eat from time to time to ensure that my body doesn’t simply adjust to what I’m doing. I intentionally eat more on the weekend because I’ve found that I get the best results when I’m in anabolic state intermittently, routinely followed by five consecutive days of 22-24 hour fasts with ketogenic meals during my eating window. That has unstalled any periods of stalling that I’ve encountered. For me it helps to mix it up in a controlled way to keep my body guessing and to force it to adjust.

The hard truth right here! This has been the only thing that has helped me with my stall. Thank you.

"2 eggs a day is enough" Me eating a 1 pound steak: 👁👄👁

Thank you so much. One of your best vids I think. Only question is....sooooo many differing opinions on metabolism will lower if you dont eat "enough" food. ????? Ive done my second day of OMAD !!!. It wasnt difficult at all. However I do realise that it's much easier if Im out and about, which is a bit tricky these days but managed it over last two days. Great great video.

I like allowing that brain cleansing moment aid, coffee, hot tea, work for my, with a bit of whole milk or cream, and sometimes a little no calorie sweetener.

Best Bloodwork yet gained 5 lbs and stalled: Triglycerides 37, HDL 80 and total cholesterol under 200; glucose 95. I started exercising with 5 lb weights x 1 1/2 hours per week x 3 months. I had lost 35 lbs and gained back 5 and to my surprise I have the best bloodwork in my life but I need to loose 12-15 lbs and I am not falling backwards. I keto and 1 meal per day on keto, and fast at least 1 day per week.

Thank you for your clarity. It makes sense now. Appreciate you

Where have you been all my life. No wonder why I lose weight only to gain it 10 folds. Come to think of it once one hears this from you you instantly one says ofcause that all makes sense. Thank you immensely Dr

It's a lifestyle to me not a diet I am so glad that I have cut almost all the carbs! One day at a time! Myself I was getting in that spot your talking about! Happy Trails!

Dude this video ment the most thus far ,thank you

You are so awesome! You and Dr. Berry talk to us in a way we can understand, I guess you can call it "Idiot proof'.

Also, if your weight loss has stalled on keto, it’s likely the nut butters, nut flours, and dairy. What works for me is not removing them from my diet completely, but eating them intermittently (they’re actually great for the times when I want to spike my food intake to force my body to adjust, and to balance being in a catabolic state most days with being in an anabolic state once a week to ensure my body that there’s no need to reduce overall my energy expenditure).

You are soooooo correct!!! I have had the harder emotional last 9 months and that has lead to my falling off the wagon.

Doc love your videos. Would you please do a series for gastric patients? I had sleeve surgery in 2018 and have been dealing with a 20lbs regain that won’t go away. Wish I’d found you before I committed to gastric surgery. Thank you!

You have answered everything I wanted to know! Thank you!

Simple and to the point. Thank you!

Great video! I’m going to try this for a week like you suggested, to keep me going. 🙏🏼

How true !! Thank you !

"total carbs - not net carbs". I was beginning to suspect that was one of my problems. Carb creep...

This video also shows how carb intolerant many of us are. Personally, as a type two diabetic for 20 years and insulin dependant for 13 years, I find that even if I sneak in a few olives, or even some greens, my blood sugar will rise EVEN THOUGH THESE FOODS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOW IN CARBS. Of course there’s always the issue of gluconeogenesis. Dr Cywes has taught me that I can’t cheat in any way. Even a cup of whole milk has too many carbs for me. Fact is, my whole body has been messed up through current medical guidelines and medication. Injecting 120 units insulin a day a few years ago. That was just killing me. Now I take NONE. It’s a battle keeping those glucose levels down, but hey, I now weigh less than I have done in nearly 20 years.

This is the video I needed to see. I'm totally stalled and getting very frustrated. After losing almost 50 lbs on keto!! Just want to lose 15 more. And my body refuses to. I might be eating too much fat now. Need to cut back and tap into my storage unit.

Thank You Truth

I stalled out and realized how skinny-fat I was. I then started weight training and isometrics. You've got to realize you were not made to be weak. Even if all you can do is bed and chair isometrics GET STRONGER.

Thank you.

I've lost practically nothing EXCEPT body fat . Not very keto all the time - but lots of intermittent ( longest 72 hours) fasting and lifting heavy (heavy for me) . I assume that when I dump carbs in combo with fasting I will go to my ideal weight - but with muscles .

Amazing video! Thank you so much.

I have been in a stall for 4-5 months now..lost 55 lbs so far. I am 65 yr young, I am not a diabetic, but did have a thyroidectomy 10 yrs ago, and that is where my weight came on( was 140-150lbs) has been a nightmare really. On synthroid, been keto for a year. keep my total carbs at 20

I've been holding at 190- 195 for 190 days. I started keto feb 2019 after been told I had T2D and I found out about keto. May 2020 I went more Carnivore. I still have a few blueberries, cucumbers, or pickles a few days a month. The past 2 weeks I have been inching downward. I've also been doing longer IFs of 15+ hours a day.

I so needed this KZfaq!!!!

Treadmill example is excellent😂

calories of course do not matter because there is a feedback-loop regarding satiety/hunger that makes you eat/stop eating. there are ways to forcefully mess with this control-loop so that on the long run you will gain weight while applying "established (fucked up) knowledge" for weight loss. on the other hand there are several options to apply that does not force calorie intake changes but induce things to change that control loop in your favor. standard keto knowledge is one piece of the puzzle but there is much more.

I have already listen to this three times. I spend every single day listening to all of you I just can’t seem to get over the hump of making eating an event. I never had this much trouble in my entire life until now I just wonder what’s changed. I so need to do this.

Thank you so much 😊

Eating cheese, eating nuts or drinking coffee 😒

After a couple of months on Keto I stalled this week, actually went back, losing 4 pounds the week before and regaining it this week (I only weigh myself on Monday mornings). But I still feel fine and look fine and have considered that some of that weight gain may be muscle. I'm only looking to lose another 15 pounds at most in the next 4 months, so I'm not really disturbed by this little weight gain and expect it should start going down again next Monday since I'm only really looking for a 1 pound per week weight loss and that's entirely reasonable.

16:59 Apparently he said to check your C peptide and insulin levels. Dr. Cywes has a habit of speaking in bursts instead of distinctly separating words.