I Raced a Triathlon on Medical Keto

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I Raced a Triathlon on Medical Keto

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Күн бұрын

I raced my first ever triathlon over the weekend. This is the most intensive race I've done while being on medical keto. I take you along with me and share what the experience of competing in swim, bike, and run was like without carbohydrates. I also share how sport or challenges like this can benefit your mental health.
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@LivingWellwithSchizophrenia Ай бұрын

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@gen.arnavpoe4633 Ай бұрын

I SEE DEAD PEOPLE

@kylebell9846 Ай бұрын

You give me hope! I suffer from schizoeffective and I have been doing medical keto for 3 weeks now and I am almost symptom free. I feel great and I’m continuing to follow your lead in the videos! You have helped me so much Lauren thank you for your bravery! I believe in you

@doesnotFempute Ай бұрын

it's amazing how fast you can tell a difference, isn't it? Just a bit of caution, if you are new to medical keto - if you want a "cheat" meal, or happen to have a slip up, the revert back to original state is nearly instantaneous. Whether it's physical pain, mental symptoms, diabetic issues etc. There are a lot of unsuspected factors that can knock you out of ketosis, such as medicines (for example cough syrup), fillers in foods etc. The biggest tell that I've been knocked out of ketosis is fluid retention. I experience incredible abdominal bloating as my muscles swell with glycogen. In the beginning of my journey, I had like 3 bites of a birthday cake I bought for my FIL. When I got on the scale the next morning, I had gained 8 lbs overnight. I was holding an entire gallon of water, which means I must have drank over a gallon of water in the prior 1-2 days and just never expelled any of it. I didn't notice I wasn't going to the bathroom because we were on the road. Nowadays, I get on the scale every morning and every night, to closely monitor for retention. For me, it's a great indicator. It's normal for our weight to fluctuate 2-5 lbs per day, depending on size (I'm 5'10 and 185 lb). Any more than 5 lbs and I know I have a problem. Please do your best to prepare for these instances. You can get yourself back into ketosis within 24-72 hrs (fasting helps a lot, but that's not reasonable with many medications). But there may be periods of sudden, unexpected struggle and symptom recurrence. I wish you the most success on your keto journey, friend! It's a wonderful tool for overall wellness. Cheers 😊

@MOAB-UT Ай бұрын

You look very happy in this video. I think Medical Keto and running is really working for you. No trials necessary- you and Dr. P. seem to have proved it!

@MarkUp209 Ай бұрын

You finished 40th in a field of 98. (and 11th among 50 other women). That's really good. Congrats!

@HockeyVictory66 4 күн бұрын

This didn’t happen because of Keto. Lauren has been an endurance athlete for a big chunk of her life and used to run ultramarathons.

@Designarchi1 Ай бұрын

Really enjoy these times with your Dad. Those days are always fleeting

@laurfred2742 Ай бұрын

Great job! You should feel so very proud of yourself. You inspire me! I have a teenage son with schizophrenia and your videos mean a lot to me and have taught me so much.

@dyawr Ай бұрын

I really hope he's able/will be able to manage his illness as well as Lauren! 🙏❤ (or even better!)

@nuiwai5402 Ай бұрын

I feel the same Lauren sharing her journey is so precious. All the best to you, your son and family. Young people are awesome❤

@WrylyRiley Ай бұрын

This video is beautiful, authentic, and hilarious! Congratulations on a crazy achievement! As some with schizoaffective, this is inspiring

@annekenniston7551 Ай бұрын

Thank you for being here to inspire us all! 🤟

@-lloygic-3565 Ай бұрын

4:40 - I'm sure classical psychologists would have a lot to say about the positive bonding experience with your dad being something that itself helps shore up your foundations for weathering the challenges of mental illness. Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment!

@susanrombak7959 Ай бұрын

You are an impressive human Lauren and your family is beautiful. Congratulations on so many accomplishments, you are inspirational to so many people for various interests! 🥰

@regenia8738 Ай бұрын

You are truly helping others by your willingness to share your experiences living with a mental illness. We need more people like you!

@puck6380 Ай бұрын

You look so vibrant and confident in this video. I actually cried because it's so good to see you how you are supposed to be, as your true self.

@mindfulplate_ Ай бұрын

I'm a long time viewer, but this is my first time commenting. Wow, what an incredible journey you're on. And the ways in which you and Rob are inspiring all of us to be better and get better each and every day, is profoundly healing. Thank YOU!

@visionvixxen Ай бұрын

It’s so great that your husband is so dedicated to this and your sports and Keto and stuff. My family doesn’t get what I have- I’m not even sure m-my boyfriend doesn’t believe me any way I’m too tired

@kima9181 Ай бұрын

CONGRATS to you and Dad!!!!!!

@caitlinhoey841 Ай бұрын

Congratulations Lauren! I did my first (and only) triathlon in college. They are fun! I hope you continue to document your athletics! Have a great day

@justinfelt748 Ай бұрын

Nice running on the Triathlon, Lauren! Congratulations!😀😙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖🎇💖🎇💖🎇💖🎇💖🎇💖🎇💖😊⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

@RoseyPosey545 Ай бұрын

You look fantastic!! So happy! I think we can all say we've seen the change since you've embraced keto. Congratulations... that takes a lot of discipline! Thanks for your many contributions to the mental health community. 🙂

@chrissy24-7 Ай бұрын

How awesome to share this amazing day with your Dad ❤ so happy for you, you have come so far!

@briellabeeable Ай бұрын

Yay Lauren that's such an accomplishment! Way to go girl!

@Nutcrackeregg Ай бұрын

You're an inspiration. Everyone can live their best lives and do what they want to do. I've been watching your channel for months now and you have taught me to keep going. I was previously diagnosed with bpd, bipolar depression, ptsd, and anxiety. I had psychotic symptoms whenever I was doing very bad mentally. I found out later that I was misdiagnosed and I actually had adhd and everything I was going through was due to trauma and untreated adhd. I'm doing way better, and I thank you for keeping me going because otherwise I don't know where I would have been.

@lexamdelac28 Ай бұрын

This video was so well done! I really enjoyed it (cinematography and content) despite not being interested because, well I have no interest in triathlongs/marathons. I don't like running. I'm so happy that you're making dreams come true thanks to keto!!! YayyyY!

@nickynisbet6247 Ай бұрын

Well done Lauren. So encouraging to see you complete the triathlon. Another little victory for you ❤🎉xx

@jacobfredericks896 Ай бұрын

Wow that's crazy good for you I used to do lots of running and track and field when I was younger and other sports unfortunately I've hurt my legs a few times no and I'm a bit older so I've had to slow down on some things but I can still do some things I can still work out but have to take it easy so I don't re injuer my legs I just got back into ice skating and a bit of other stuff so that's good it's great to see you out there doing that it really is an inspiration good for you makes me want to keep going with my skitzofrenia too thanks 😊

@visionvixxen Ай бұрын

I hate not being in the running anymore. Like it ruins my mental and health and weight and everything. Some sort of knee issue the past several months now gaining weight and still have the issue. It’s hell and I’m wondering if I can take meds to lose weight and be alive again.

@jacobfredericks896 Ай бұрын

Wow that sounds alot like me I gained alot of weight and feel down a ditch and hurt my knee and led to repetitive injuries cause my leg was week it's been a long rode but I've kept going and got alot of it back I just have to be careful I don't go to fast but it's coming back because I've kept trying keep trying

@jan_ellison_baszucki Ай бұрын

Congratulations, Lauren! Quite an accomplishment and an inspiration for your followers.

@catherinel2020 Ай бұрын

Nice to see a great example of what a person can do despite having schizoaffective disorder. 🎉

@ThePsudoAntagonist Ай бұрын

Impressive! Running is a great destressor, it makes us feel like we have achieved something meaningful, and there's tons of health benefits.

@danielledavies2996 Ай бұрын

A wonderful video, I’m smiling ear to ear watching your accomplishment!

@GothWaffles Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. This makes competing in a triathlon less terrifying

@hassfarah4885 Ай бұрын

Excellent achievement, a real game changer and hope instilling. Now the medical establishment need to conduct trials and publish research that’s peer reviewed to establish treatments protocols for medical keto diet that’s cost effect and accessible to wider demographic and socioeconomic status. Keep up the good fight ☺️

@dyawr Ай бұрын

Oh, just that.. 😅

@kimberlyf4888 Ай бұрын

Bazuki Group is funding research in this domain. The medical establishment would never want to put money toward this, unless it's to study drugs that can mimic ketosis.

@visionvixxen Ай бұрын

Medical keto has always been around- ages- for epilepsy, add, ASD, bipolar, etc. it makes sense- not a panacea but would certainly help to some degree in allcases.

@user-ik4jj5js7g Ай бұрын

Congratulations Lauren! You look so happy & you have earned it!!! Thank you for sharing & inspiring! 🤍

@BeeMyself Ай бұрын

Hi Lauren I look at almost all your videos and they always give me hope Please please don’t rush to stop your meds as I am in this situation Just enjoy the life you have build You don’t need to do it for the science you should enjoy your great life With all my love

@doesnotFempute Ай бұрын

I've been too busy to watch a lot of content lately. But i like to check in and see your progress, as I've been using ketosis (high protein, low carb, moderate fat) to manage various physical and mental health conditions for over 5 years. It's awesome to see you're thriving (as much as can reasonably be expected these days, amirite?) Thank you again for sharing your experiences with us. Ignore the trolls. You are doing great!

@andreawood991 Ай бұрын

Congratulations ❤🎉❤🎉❤ur a star women amd Congratulations rob.❤🎉❤ u guys seem closer as a couple since ur keto journey began and jave such fun keep smiling and have a lovely week 😊 ❤

@Purpie_Slurpie Ай бұрын

It's so lovely watching you live your life to the fullest. What a wonderful experience

@lisamellberg2892 Ай бұрын

I totally understand that weird feeling from getting of the bike and then trying to run ...its been over 20 years since I have done a Triathlon ( 2 I have completed) and I will never forgot the feeling of my legs not working for me , wobbly feeling, heavy feeling, just weird. But such a great thing to do. Nowdays I just walk for exercise.🙂

@lindah8838 Ай бұрын

Watching you do something you love is inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

@dyawr Ай бұрын

This was such a wholesome video, congratulations! 👏👏🏆🥇

@bhb12682 Ай бұрын

Congrats! Can you share what your cholesterol levels are at this point? Asking as I have heart disease and OCD so cholesterol levels are very very critical for my health. I already had a massive MI at age 36 but I am intrigued by your progress and will consult my cardiologist before trying. The Mediterranean diet is my go to. So proud of your progress and I hope you can sustain better health for yourself and your family. You are inspiring, strong and very intelligent and I wish you well as you pursue your passion for exercise and mental health education.

@hartfischer5509 29 күн бұрын

That was great. Loved this video. My almost daily bicycling is really keeping me not just physically fit, but also mentally motivated and active handling my every day stresses and fears. I am scheduled for the L Etape Tour De France Las Vegas next year, and I want to be on the podium for my age class this time ( I was 5th out of 10 in the 25 mile race last year : ) . It is those community events among sporty regular everyday people, that make things fun and healthy.

@tonivartiainen6335 Ай бұрын

You are an inspiration. Greetings from Finland!

@TheVoiTube Ай бұрын

Carbs are used quite fast when doing long distance anyway. Carbs are still good fast energy. Living keto might still mean you have carbs since 50% of protein is transferable. Amino acids are used in a process called gluconeogenesis, which produces glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.

@annabumane5616 Ай бұрын

Thank You for the video! Your authenticity and energy are inspiring. Congrats on the race! 💓

@petersecola883 Ай бұрын

Congratulations, Lauren! Way to go! ❤😄 Praying for even more fun things for you in the future! ☺️

@visionvixxen Ай бұрын

Can you please pray for me. My brain and body are not ever in a good place and I’ve been doing every th king for years/ wondering if God wants me stricken -since now I haven’t been able to run for three months. This truly affects my mental health and I don’t know what else to do. I’m scared. Please pray for me. Wasting my life and one day I can walk, the next I’m asleep

@woizombi Ай бұрын

You and person like you are real warrior!

@glorycalabrese9705 Ай бұрын

Congratulations girl!!! So proud of you. What an inspiration you are. Thank you on behave of schizophrenia community 🎉

@marcellegrayvanschaik8230 Ай бұрын

Well done Lauren. You are an inspiration.

@michellegigous8911 Ай бұрын

I'm so happy for you and how far you've come in your mental journey 💗 The best of luck on your triathlon. Thank you for all you do for so many 💕💕💕 You are AMAZING!!!!

@ludineethling7549 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, Lauren.

@liliyalas9731 Ай бұрын

Well done! You are such an inspiration, thank you for sharing this experience 🎉👏🤗

@meghomeful Ай бұрын

Good job you motivate my inner athlete. Keep going on your journey

@Channel99899 Ай бұрын

Your strength, discipline and resilience is incredible! Very proud of you!

@debbieblair3329 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on completing the tri. Great job

@123________ Ай бұрын

Your TD has greatly improved Best of luck

@user-op4fi3nl1x Ай бұрын

You are great and inspiring❤

@annaz3266 Ай бұрын

Lauren you are incredible!!!

@QueenofMarine Ай бұрын

I love that you're doing so well, Lauren! I've been watching your channel since the very, very beginning and it's been great to see you grow! I do hope that you continue to make other schizophrenia and mental health related content,rather than solely making keto videos.

@nathanielmitchell4174 Ай бұрын

Good for you. You're a wonderful person.

@carolcarol3938 Ай бұрын

Congratulations to you and your dad on competing in the race. Great job.

@user-kk5em4vj6d Ай бұрын

Bravo! I have only one Aquathlon (1.5 km swim, 10 km run).

@feralart22 Ай бұрын

I'm so proud of you! Also, what a great memory to have with your Dad! I'm so interested in the metabolic therapy...

@danamoore3451 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your perspective on endurance fueled by keto physiology. Most perspectives on this choice are whether or not established endurance elites with no apparent health issues see any performance improvement when switching from a traditional high carb diet to low carb but not low enough to be keto, which is not helpful to me as recreational endurance runner who uses keto for metabolic issues associated with type 2 diabetes. Your content has encouraged me to keep working to figure out the best foods to fuel my hours on feet. Finding the metabolic path to being well is an endurance event in itself, and it comes with invaluable finishers swag. Our future selves will be thankful that we are training through this now.

@tcort Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jennifersinclair5988 Ай бұрын

That was fun to watch!

@pomb4946 Ай бұрын

Re: the cramp you get- please ask about ox bile to assist your gallbladder. I’m not telling you to take it but as someone doing carnivore (without a gallbladder), I occasionally get those type of pains and compensate with ox bile because of the higher fat content of the diet. You did a fantastic job and I’m really proud of your journey and your willingness to share it with us! 💚

@leam1425 Ай бұрын

Well done!!🎉 It's a good reminder for me to get back into it. I like to run in the dark where nobody can see me suffering 😅

@sasankmouli1987 Ай бұрын

Great to see you doing so well!! You're an inspiration to many including myself 😊

@kathfennemore1131 Ай бұрын

So looking forward to more! I've just started to run faster again on medical keto and I feel great!

@idostuff5766 Ай бұрын

So proud of you girl ❤

@kathythomas4839 Ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@paulalabbe-fahy4595 Ай бұрын

I am so happy for you!

@cymrodave Ай бұрын

Awesome, well done lauren🎉🎉🎉🎉

@TheMindian001 Ай бұрын

Take it from me-a competitive swimmer(also a schizo) at the top of my class for 15 years-it doesn’t matter what you eat as long as it’s not American bullshit like McDonald’s and not processed food like tv dinners. Especially for running cuz you burn a LOT of calories really fast, just keep eating. What I’d do if I were you is take something unhealthy that you eat all the time, and replace it with a healthy substitute. The golden combo for any illness or any physiological problem is just: healthy eating, exercise, and sleep. That’s kind of what I’ve been doing for years but I’m on a personal “vacation” where I eat anything I want and not exercise, so I’m getting back into my usual routine soon but yeah.

@mariamolleken6458 Ай бұрын

Congratulations!!

@asdffdsa6319 Ай бұрын

I got off meds two months ago, after 23 years of constant medication.. Just ate four hotdogs. Life's good.

@Luke-Emmanuel Ай бұрын

Exercise regrows the hippocampus in the brain , which is shrunken to some degree in most mental illnesses. It was great to learn that. keto diet for those that can follow it, is great for healing the brain coupled with exercise. if any trauma needs to be healed out of the amygdala to remove anxiety from the body first to have a pain free body to start exercising, shadow work, trauma therapy etc is a good place to start.

@Brookerulezz Ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉❤

@whatrtheodds Ай бұрын

🎉 Great work! Go Lauren. I love that you're living your best life 💟

@jiriwiesner Ай бұрын

A healthy human body (on a high carb diet) runs out of glycogen after about 2 hours of intensive activity, then the fuel source should slowly transition to the body fat and ketones made from it. I consider myself lucky to have had a first hand experience of this happening in my teens. I simply rode my bike for the whole afternoon without taking any food with me. At first, I got feelings of weakness after my glycogen had run out (I was metabolically unhealthy as a teen, imagine that, and I wasn't even overweight) but it got better after a few months of training. So, this experience is the reason I never believed the advice given to athletes (and also everyone else) that we have to feed ourselves constantly with carbs (otherwise we probably just drop dead). The world of nutrition was very confusing for me in the nineties. After keto became popular, it all started to make sense from my POV. ... and ... Well done, Rob! I'm proud of you both.

@LuisaAlfaro-sy6zo Ай бұрын

Great, I've been enjoying and admiring what a great medicine is medical keto diet.

@80islandia Ай бұрын

This was great to watch, Lauren! Congratulations on your triathlon accomplishment. I love seeing people going after their big dreams. ⭐️🏆 I would be interested in more sports related content on the channel. Was wondering if you’d consider including some opinions from people with chronic illness and chronic fatigue, as I find a lot of the information out there on exercise for these conditions is uninformed, ableist, and honours theory/short term trials as opposed to lived experience.

@Noartisthere Ай бұрын

I get that same cramp. I've had it last for days, even weeks.

@XrsN Ай бұрын

congratulations on all your recent successes

@visionvixxen Ай бұрын

So so so lucky no injuries. I’m so angry about my knee/ don’t run for the first time and it’s been three months now…. I want my life back ❤

@ReluctantPost Ай бұрын

I have noticed in doing any go-hard endurance sports with people that have been on pretty strict keto for quite awhile, their sweat often seems to put a whiff of ammonia around them. I think it is from the kidneys trying to break down excess protein to power all the activity, but I'm not a metabolic specialist so I don't know for sure what the cause would be.

@Audifan8595 Ай бұрын

Been around keto and carnivore athletes and never noticed that

@iank.8876 Ай бұрын

Inspiring! Wanting to do some sports now! :D

@marilynroper5739 Ай бұрын

Wow! Prof Noakes will be proud!!

@andretibian2635 Ай бұрын

That´s amazing! Well done!

@melfb-et1ye Ай бұрын

Such an inspiration, thanks ❤ good job 🎉

@Besotted85 Ай бұрын

Well done!

@rosalindwebb7729 27 күн бұрын

Well done best wishes.❤

@ct1600a Ай бұрын

Congrats on finishing!

@podaly Ай бұрын

Sounds like a hernia. Well done you!🎉👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖

@Hadassapositivismonuclear Ай бұрын

Good Job! 🎉

@f.miller801 16 күн бұрын

This got a big ass smile out of me.

@mwngw Ай бұрын

Total hot babe, Keto or not. You go, Gurl. Not in the sense of leaving one place and arriving at another, but pressing forward with resilience and determination. ❤️

@debbieblair3329 Ай бұрын

You look wonderful and so happy!

@annettemonty7350 Ай бұрын

How cool!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@charliepan4055 Ай бұрын

The spiritual people were right! Seeking peace and spreading peace. What do they do also? Fast! If you went on a retreat you will probable get very light food. We are now uncovering this treasure. Thank you for spreading and strengthening spiritual knowledge.