5 years ago, I went to my doctors office for a physical. Went back a week later for the bad news. I had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and had pre diabetes. The doctor put me on 4 different meds, and off I go. A co worker told me to try keto, which I did. In just about a year, I lost 80lbs. Now it’s time to go for my next physical. Cholesterol is normal. Blood pressure is normal. No diabetes. The doctor loves the results and told me we are going to keep the meds, as they are working well. I then explained to him that I never took the meds, and that I have changed my eating habits to keto. He got upset with me, and told me I’m going to kill myself on this diet. I got up and told him to F off, and got a new doctor. This lifestyle is not for everyone, but definitely give it a shot. The longer you’re in it, the easier it gets! Hope this helps.

aghhh, this is the main reason I don't talk about my diet to anyone. Your friends will always, automatically become nutritionists who know better than you. lol

Worst Side effect: you won’t need your doctor nearly as much. 🙈😂

I've been on a Keto for 4 months now. I did get the Keto flu in the beginning. Felt bad for about 10 days. Then within a month, my cystic acne (a lifetime condition) cleared up completely. I lost 20 lbs, and wasn't even looking to lose weight. I heard it was good for your brain and I was starting to forget words. Not only do I have great recall again, but I focus for hours on my work, where I couldn't sit still before. One of the best things is I no longer have arthritis pain, and my knees don't "creak" when walking. I'm old...and now I have NO medical conditions and take no meds! It has been a life changer. I just worry if I'm losing too much weight. From a 10 to a 6! I have lots of energy, and can go 16 hrs without food. And work out for 2 1/2 hours straight! I'm a believer! Oh, and at my physical last month, my lab reports were perfect! Dr. said, "Whatever it is you are doing, keep it up! I don't have 35 year olds with these type of stats!" Loving life! My husband no longer has Acid Reflux, which he treated for years. Neither of us take meds or have any conditions! We are Seniors!

My doctor actually got excited when I told her I was on the Keto diet and says she tried it out herself from time to time. She was impressed with how much my health improved from my last physical. I guess not all doctors are completely against it.

Low carb is literally the only diet I eat that I never crave other foods. I will walk by cakes, pies, sandwiches, etc and it’s like I’m not even next to food.

My experience confirms everything Dr Berg says. I’ve never felt better or been healthier ...

I am 35 yrs old...Being 5 Months on Keto...weight came down from 100kgs to 77kgs...almost 99% of my years long medical issues got reversed back to normal...feeling like being in 20’s again...

started low-carbing in 1996, before it was popular. took 2 1-2 years to lose 100 lbs. 22 years later i am still on it. have gained back 10, due to aging, menopause, and a sedentary job... no cravings... no keto-acidosis... am the only one in my family with normal cholesterol... and my yearly blood work is always excellent. has worked VERY well for me, long term.

I am a medical doctor. I am happy to know that you know your facts right. Your explanations are spot on. I learned a lot from you. Thanks, Dr Berg.

I have not missed having bread several times a day... but the thought of becoming in better health has become an insatiable craving ... 👍😎

Im a 16 year old kid, I used to weigh 85 kgs , my height is 171 , I was on and off a “diet” for 2 years, barely got results while on an extreme calorie deficit. When July 2019 came by I thought of going on a ketogenic diet. Now im 68 kgs , I feel great, and able to fast without getting extreme cravings.

Low carb totally eradicated my Eczema.. all symptoms gone, including itching and open sores that would not heal... what a relief... Dermatologists and expensive creams never helped one bit...

8 mos. on the Keto diet 40lbs down, NO cravings for sugar or bad carbs. I feel ABSOLUTELY great!

I've been low carb about 2years. I'm 74 and feel awesome. Got scared into it by a pre-diabetes diagnosis. I'm not cheating cause like feeling good. Thanks for videos.

I've been on keto for 2 weeks...I have noticed that the itching of my skin I had every night for approximately 2 years has completely gone and my arthritis pain has greatly lessened to the point I have not taken pain relief for the past week. Thank you Dr Berg.

Lost 100 pounds on Keto. The joy of wearing my old clothes from the past again. It's so simple. What freakin' diet allows you to lose 100 pounds eating bacon and butter? My doctor is totally shocked how healthy I have become.

You forgot to add the extra cost this diet causes, like having to go out and buy new clothes, maybe multiple of times.

I feel so good cutting out all those bad carbs. No cravings anymore. It is so wonderful. I love how Dr. Berg talks about "they" say!!! So true.

Dr Berg. I am in trouble. I started keto and intermittent fasting 3 days ago. Since then I cannot stop exercising because of excess energy. Dr Berg I cannot be greatful enough for the knowledge you share and the work you put into your mission. You changed my life I know that even if I am only few days into keto. Thank you!

Love the Keto diet! I'm 9 months in and have lost 60 lbs! Sleep apnea gone, belly bloat gone, no joint pain, no back pain, energy increased, lifting weights and doing cardio again. Much healthier way of eating. Really changed my life.

"less dementia... it's kind of a no brainer" Brilliant! See what you did there?

I went the keto diet a few years ago and my doctor strongly objected, I did it anyway. I lost 120 pounds and got to my ideal body weight, I was able to stop taking my BP meds. My doctor was shocked to see that all of my labs improved greatly. He finally agreed that he MAY have been wrong about keto. I really liked the idea of me not counting vegies as carbs and and at them all the time.

A coworker recently told me how great I'm looking and feeling and assumed I was starving myself and working out 7 days a week. When I said keto and IF their face soured and they said oh but only short term because that's going to mess up ur liver and give u diabetes. I could not believe their ignorance. I had to give him a lesson

I am currently 55 years old. I have been overweight my entire life. In the thousands of weight loss products, diets, and strategies I've tried, maintaining a ketogenic diet is the ONLY thing that has worked for me. I wish I had discovered this way of eating many years ago. Typically I would follow a 1200 calorie diet which included a meal replacement shake or bar that was high in carbohydrates. Hence, I was always hungry and perpetually craved carbs to maintain my sugar addiction. Since adhering to a ketogenic lifestyle I've lost 40 lbs. and never suffer from being hungry or craving sweets. I wish more people knew about this way of eating so they too could stop the insanity of yo-yo dieting and starving yourself in an attempt to lose weight.

This guy is spot on I'm an athlete train 3 times a day following his advice Ihave had massive health changes

Carbs today are mostly man-made concoctions made from flour and sugar.

Me and my boyfriend started the Keto diet together 2 months ago. So much has changed! My mood, eating disorder, stress and energy is so so so much better.

People have been programmed for so long to consume carbohydrates.

I've been on a low carb diet for about 3 months now and it feels so good. Coming from an Asian country where white rice is a staple, it's hard to cope at first. But after just one week of not eating white rice, I felt better. I never felt bloated again and lost several kgs.

Everyday I watch my co worker come in with fruit and yogurt smoothie. She finishes it, states still hungry ( like surprised) as she already had eggs and things at home. Eats some candy, has some tea or coffee, scavenges for more food. Says she feels sick, doesn’t move much unless searching for food. Orders in a big lunch, eats it all, goes through cycle of pain, then feels sick, then needs to rest, then super lethargic then says not feeling well and needs to go home. She is a very nice person but sees things quite negatively and exudes that probs cause she always feels bad cause sugars are all over the map. It’s terrible for productivity and general work atmosphere but I just keep thinking about these videos and it really inspires me to stick to it as I can see it all playing out - plain as day. 🤯Thanks again for your gift of info and I hope she gets on track and feeling better soon

I've read so much articles and seen videos debunking the ketogenic diet, declaring it is the atkins diet reincarnated. To heck with them, i see results and i feel good, that's all that matters.

I did a low carb diet for half a year. I combined it with one day of exercise per week and one day of swimming per week, and lost 21.2 kg. It's the best decision I've made

The only truly negative thing about a LC/Keto lifestyle, is that the world seems to be against you. Food is such an integral part of our lives, societies and cultures. We dare to go against the "system" in a way. It baffles me when people become hostile or defensive just because I'm so content with rejecting carbs. Even non-vegans. I guess it's because of the carbs they eat :P

My side effect of doing Dr. Berg's Keto: stopped glaucoma degeneration and sigh loss, eliminated neuropathy that had bugged me for years, eliminated arthritis pain, stopped diverticulitis attacks. Yeah, I think I like these side effects...

I’ve learned so much from Dr Berg and Dr Ekberg as well. So many great explanations of how the body works and proper nutrition. I’ve been on Keto for almost 2 months and lost 40 pounds. I am 43 and am feeling better and more energized. The advice I have heard from both doctors had really helped! Thank you Dr Berg!

I love this when he always says it like a rap ," bread, pastas, cereals, crackers , waffles..." 😂😂😂

You are so right Dr Berg my hot flashes went away my heart palpitations and rapid pulse and so many other problems are gone on keto. Thank you for all the information you share with us.

I’ve had gut issues since early childhood. I cut sugar for a week and then also went low carb for a couple weeks. My gut didn’t hurt for the first time since I can remember. I ate a couple slices of pizza yesterday and I immediately regretted it. It must have been too much. The pain is back. I can’t wait to get that out of my system.

There's no such thing as low energy or cravings if you follow all guidelines... I've i watched most of Dr Eric's. advice for 2yrs and im perfectly fine without carbs and sugars. Never touched them since 2020 cos i had gained from 63kgs to 98kgs during firts wave lockdown but when i started fasting wow!! I'm feeling way much better than before!! Combine it exercise and you'll see how your entire life changes right in front of!! No more hypertension, bloating, back pain, anxiety, depression, allergies, infections, headaches, acne, heavy periods, insomnia etc. I'm so happy to know you Doc Thank you soooooo much, God bless you

I love when people say "you cant stick to it, youll cheat..." And? So i'll cheat, then i'll get back on it, like any other diet. Eating icecream one day doesnt ruin months/years of work.

I find that I only get cravings for bread, pasta, when I smell it at a restaurant or people are eating it around me. I think it is more of a psychological/physiological thing because if I am not around it then I don't crave it. One thing that has been hard to give up is pizza, but there are alternatives for just about everything on the keto diet, like cauliflower pizza. Thank you Dr. Berg for all of your informative and science-based videos!

When Eric says "K?" You know he's about to lay down some facts.

Thanks Dr. Berg. I started Intermittent fasting 4/20 and low carbohydrates diet. Lost 3 kg in 3 week. My energy level is improving, getting good sleep at night, digestion has improved lot.

Pay attention big bloated ones...from a former big bloated one.

He's right. I've been on keto for 6 months and my cravings went away after the first two weeks. Being in a caloric deficit isn't the only way to lose weight. I like this guy. He's a smart doc.

I've diabetes for 16 years and used to eat carbs heavy meals. My diabetes was out of control for the longest of time. After changing to low carns diet, my diabetes improved drastically. My psoriasis also improved tremendously. I used to need 75 units of insulin per day. But now I just need 4 units per day.

It's great not being a slave to eating or food, before getting serious with Keto I was literally starving all the time and I'm not obese. I only eat now once or twice a day and have energy. I get hungry, I eat but i never get that starving feeling anymore.

Can you believe the Diabetes Clinic actually advised me to stay away from LCHF?! Got permission from my family Dr to eat LCHF to get my A1C back down after following the clinics bad recommendations....sheesh. You are awesome!

Eating veggies is the easiest thing in the world on keto. Take steamed favorite veggie, put it in a bowl melt cheese or grass-fed butter into it, season it and you're done for lunch

Yes, a Keto diet is horrible. I have lost 32 pounds in 4 months and reduced the amount of insulin I inject by half! Not to mention my A1C fell from 8.4 to 7.1. And I now need to buy new clothes. So, if you do not want the same results, do not do Keto. I know it is a bit sarcastic, but tired of those who say it doesn't or can't work. Dr. Berg is the best! I found his videos, motivating, positive, scientific, and LIFE CHANGING!

Long term Keto is a Win, Win effect!! Love how I feel everyday ! Wish I had known about this healthy way of life along time ago !!!!

People at my work ask me how i lost 75lbs i say i eat hi fat low carb and they tell me im going to get clogged arteries.....i laugh

So far: lost 64 lbs, went from 42 waist to 35. I no longer need a c pap machine( way better sleep/ rest). Best of all, I can now walk up the hill to my place without stopping several times to catch my breath! I still miss bread though but not sugar/sweets. Thanks for all the help Doc 👍🏻.

You can not recommend the same thing for every person, not all of us are the same, I tried low card (20-50 per day) for a few months, i did lose weight, but i stopped since i had a bad experience with stopping all sugars and very low carbs. It was 3 months without sugar and low carbs, i felt like my brain was on fire, i was very very foggy and couldn't focus at all, i had to get some sugar in and i did and it made me feel better immediately... my diet at that time was salad every day with nuts and avocado and olive oil, eggs, meats, fish, all organic grass fed, i dont eat dairy, and work out 5 times a week at the gym and walk 10 miles a week and still felt very very bad with no sugar, so you probably need to tell people that it is not for everyone.. Some will do better on no sugar but bump up the complex carbs to under 120 grams per day (instead of Keto 30-40 grams per day), i am Not a nutritionist and this is Not and advise on what to do or Not to do, but this is my story... I now eat the same food, low sugar (Eat banana and some blueberries almost every day) bump up the complex carbs to around 80-120 grams per day, i kept the weight i lost more or less, stable at 178-180 but i feel much better and my brain is not on fire anymore..

Thank you Dr Berg for all of your videos, I converted to a low carb diet over a year ago now and my health has improved dramatically. Even though my friends and family have seen the results they still refuse to believe that my change of diet has been the cause of my improvement, they still believe that if you eat fat you will get fat. I only talk about keto now if someone else brings the subject up. I think that Dr Berg and all the other low carb doctors have improved my lifespan by at least a few years so thank you all for your help.

So glad I found this channel, it's helped me make my decision to transition to a keto dietary lifestyle. Currently headed to bed now to awake and start day three.

Being on the carnivore diet for 7 weeks and being healed from 5 years of an autoimmune condition and debilitating depression I'd just question the "we need vegetables" part!

My friends are getting this in their in-tray this morning.....at least the ones that tell me, “oh Keto is just a short term fix”. I’m never going back.

Dr Berg is the type of person that can prove you wrong and make you cry at the same time.

He is so reassuring i love his videos they always cheer me up everytime thanks dr. Eric

for the first time i don't feel awfully sluggish during the day. I think it's especially true for someone suffering from hypothyroidism. I feel "normal" again

All the info you so generously share has saved me. I feel great, I never get sick and have more energy than ever as I get older! I truly feel I’m growing younger. Thank you♥️🙏🙏🙏

I love how you are the only popular youtuber that doesn't scream into the camera. Your chill and easy to listen to yet not boring at the same time.

I did a low carb diet for several months and lost a lot of weight, but I never once lost my cravings. I literally dreamed about bread, pasta, sugar, etc.

Went on one meal a day for the past 85 days, dropped 65 pounds, weight loss has definitely tapered off, watched Dr. Berg exclamation why, Not giving up and staying on the OMAD keto . Sugar levels down to normal, feeling better!

I've been low carb for 11 years. Some people became worried about me back then or mocked me, but I'm still healthy and active. Some people also took the keto approach 5 years ago when it trended, and loved it! The main thing is I have been consistent in a maintenance phase, and so I can display a long track record.

Hey Dr. Berg, since i am doing keto diet, i am happy and i have no stress, better to say less stress

I'm 42 yo female, 5'8" and from Jan 2, 2019 to June 2, 2019 I have lost 19 lbs. I have lost 2 dress sizes. My side effects? none of my clothes fit, and people I haven't seen in a while are telling me I look great. 😁

You're absolutely right Dr. Berg! I've started gradually switching to a Keto diet and IF over the past couple weeks. Already the cravings are gone! Am able to have My meals in a 6 hour window, with no more snacking. This is the way I intend to diet from this time forward, continuing to improve the quality of food that I eat, reducing the time in which it is consumed and reaping the health benefits!! Thank You so much

All i know is that 2 weeks into a keto diet I more than doubled my pull up max!! I didn't lose any weight,despite fasting 3 x 36 hrs per week also. But I became leaner, and felt better. Love from Auckland New Zealand....

Thank you so much, Dr. Berg. You have changed my life!

Love this guy, wish you were my doctor!!!! Keep up the awesome videos; they’re super helpful and informative.

I can't believe all the free information in your videos, you are giving away millions.

I'm on a Keto diet and doing well ... here's the question: Does anyone out there miss a baked sweet potato with melted butter as much as I do? I know, weird, right?

I lose 100 pounds. I cured my diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, high blood pressure. And I don't feel hungry anymore. Thank you DrEricBerg.

For the last 3 years, I've been minimal carbs (almost no breads/pastas/rice) and still managing 2500-3000 calories/day. I'm fine, in fact in terms of exercise performance, I've never been better!

Avocado picture in the background 😂

I have been tracking my macros over the last 3 weeks and focused on lower carb (between 25%-35%), and I do feel so much better physically and emotionally. Each day is getting easier and easier to decrease the carb intake.

I went off keto for 2 days and had some junk food. Donuts, jellybeans, potato chips and pop. The next day I felt like I had been binge drinking. Back on keto and feeling good.

Its so simple, not easy at first, breaking a sugar and carb habit is one of the hardest addictions to kick (IMO), but it's soooooo simple.

Excellent Dr. Berg I have a friend whos is a Starchavore? her stomach area is very large and bloated, she insists it's a healthier way of eating, I, on the other hand, started watching your lectures in June and have lost 2stone and many inches!! Thank you in 10 weeks I have achieved more than on any other diet regime in my life! Plus, I sleep better, I am all around happier and relaxed person! I have a long way to go, but I thank you for all the sense you make and delivering the facts in an easy to understand language!!!!! Bravo!!! xx

04:12 That's why it's probably best to speak about *nutritional ketosis* [that's the good thing] vs. *ketoacidosis* . Best thing about fixing the insulin resistance: you'll get rid of insulin [as medication].

Six months into healthy keto (or as I like to call it: Dr. Berg keto which includes intermittent fasting) and people hardly recognize me. I lost so much fat and look so much healthier (practically as in my 20's). It's not "long term" yet but I can see what's it like going to be in 2 yrs or more: my body will look young, be healthy, regenerate fast and generally feel great. I can have all those "side effects"!

you are the best and the most inspiriting doctor in The WORLD!!!

Have to give it to you Dr. Berg your knowledge and advice changed my life. I have more health, vitality, strength and energy both physically and mentally.

So glad I came across your channel. I’m down 25 lbs in 5 weeks. I don’t see myself going back. Thank you Dr. Berg!!

Love your videos! Doc said A1c and sodium was a little high. Went on low carb diet, AND started taking Potassium. Morning brain fog is gone, and feeling so much better!

This channel is my Ketosis Bible, and Dr Berg is my Ketosis GOD.

I get into a heated discussion with my doctor every time I tell her I'm on a ketogenic lifestyle. There is so much misinformation out there and doctors fall prey to it just like everyone else.

Been eating keto for 3 weeks now down 22 pounds, better energy, sleep less but better quality. Traditional diets are near impossible for me as I felt extremely hungry all the time. The afternoon crashes are gone, sugar cravings are minimal at worst. Felt old and sore, was 310 pounds hope to get down to 220ish. Anybody can do it, get past the first week and it gets easier and you'll be amazed how much better you feel.

Thank you Doctor! Ever since i found you my life has become immensely better!! I had all of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and realized that my mother and grandmother have diabetes so i started to IF and eat Keto along with taking supplements you recommend and im now down 20+ pounds, skin is clear and SILKY, body is clean, I have more energy, more confidence, better concentration, etc. all within 24 days!!! Thank you God for Dr.Berg!!

This guy is so calm. I want him to read me a bed time story.

I stopped eating bread on a regular basis over a year ago. Now I'm lighter but more: -shredded -stronger -fuller muscle bellies -clearer skin -better hair

Hey doctor Now watching your video everyday is addiction for me. On keto since 2017 and happy and healthy. Lost 20 kgs. Still going strong. Love from India

Yes Dr Berg, you have done your homework and are right on everything you said! I know, I've been doing this for 20+ years and I'm proof it works and I feel great! I'll be 70 years young this year. I do intermittent fasting and keto, the 18/6 and love it!

I would like to see a discussion between Dr. Berg and Dr. McDougall. They are on opposite sides of the dietary spectrum.

I love this guy he has changed my life

Over the past month Ive been transitioning into a more keto-like diet and I can tell you the benefits are remarkable. I havent been tracking my weight yet, but all I know is that my energy levels are through the roof. I dont have an afternoon lull, I feel energetic from morning to night. Im limiting my meals to 2 day (breakfast and dinner). I might mix one small snack in the middle, depending on my activity that day (mixed nuts, usually). In the morning Im having a hearty breakfast, normally 2-3 egg omelette, with ham, spinach, cheese, and side of tomatoes and avocado, and my daily cup of coffee (no creamer). Dinner is a full course meal, minus any bread, rice, potato. I think Im hooked, thanks for the insight Doc.

I don't understand why is it harder for others to accept me being on a keto diet, than it is for me to actually follow the diet.