My name is Steve and I am a carb addict. I am 80 years old. 2 years ago, I weighed 385 pounds; with HA1c 6.4 with 2g metformin; taking blood pressure meds continuously since 1973. My TG/HDL ratio was 6.2 and I suffered severe joint pain. Now, I weigh 223#; I workout/row at a gym 5 days a week. My HA1c is 5.4; I still take BP meds
It never dawned on me that I was addicted to carbs until I tried to do keto and I would last a week and then eat a heavy carb meal and then eat like that for a whole week. Then try to go keto again always following that same cycle.
I’m the exact same way! I plan my favorite meals, keto style... like replacing noodles with spaghetti squash because chicken Alfredo is my favorite, etc for 2 weeks so I have meals I like during the time that is easiest to fall off the wagon. I also have some Lilly’s milk chocolate chips that I get from Walmart, and have a handful or 2 a day for those couple weeks to curb any type of cravings I may have before they come on. after those 2 weeks, the cravings and hunger go away and I know I am safely back to keto. I also find I really can’t take cheat days, so the Lilly’s is what I eat with when I want something so I don’t pig out on junk food.
Same here. My medical advisor asked me if I craved sugar. I said no. In truth I did not because I was eating a never ending supply of sugar and carbs. It was when I tried to stop carbs that I discovered the severity of my addiction. Quitting smoking was nothing compared to quitting sugar and starch. If I had only known about replacing it with fat I would have done it 17 years earlier with a lot less suffering.
I don’t know what the age difference is between you and your wife, but there is about 18 between me and my husband. I have pcos and had given up on ever having children because my periods were none existent. I went on the Atkins diet back in 1998 and I asked my husband what he wanted for his 50th birthday and he said he really wanted a child with me. I was 6 weeks pregnant for his birthday! I didn’t name my child Robert Atkins, but I joke that I should have. I have been on and off this lifestyle many times, and I am back on. My motivation right now is to try to get myself in the best shape I can to fight against Covid if I get it. Thank you for your work.
Exception to every rule, of which my mother is a prime example. I’m 73 and just starting keto way of eating. My mother is 91!!! Never eaten keto, in fact she mostly avoids meat for religious reasons. She eats junk, processed foods, has drank and smoked cigarettes. She hasn’t drank or smoked in years but she still eats junk! She is now riddled with arthritis, type two diabetes but still living if you want to call it that.
Am so glad I discovered you, I can listen to you all day. The truth about a carb addict that you will always be one. You are helping so many desperate people. Dr Cywes, I just love the ‘that’s horse shit!’ Also nice to hear you refer to your country, your language & just love that you still have your accent. Awesome can’t wait to watch all your video, so much more to learn. ‘Groete’ van SA - a fellow ‘Saffa’.
You are a real doctor. Just not licensed to practice medicine everywhere. Love your videos, just came across your stuff today and have been binge watching. I'm a carb addict, 3 days clean so far.
Hi, Dr. Cywes. I recently discovered you on Dr. Ken Berry's interview with you. Interestingly your comments on dying struck a cord. Since i started Keto diet and refuse to eat sugar/carbs, my friends have been urging me to have treats like cakes, ice cream, etc. And my response has been "i want to be healthy when i die". Although i've had many (~7) Surgeries (i'm 80 now), i am much healthier now than 7 mo ago; got off medications, except thyroid one.Thanks to isolations because pandemic, i bought an Ipad and found Utube lectures such as Dr. Berry, CarbsDownUnder, Dr. Noakes, and now U. Thanks so much for educating us.
34:50 As for the possible iron deficiency, why not simply eat some liver once a week and see if that does something to the nails? I would think it's worth a try to simply treat it as an iron deficiency at first.
I’m 82. Keto for three years. I’m concerned that I’m not eating enough. My weight loss has stalled. I mostly eat animal protein, but I’m rarely hungry. Today I had some home made greek yogurt, about 4 Oz Oz liver and a few nuts (12 almonds). Three cups of tea with cream. And water. I eat vegetables, broccoli, cabbage a couple of times a week. If I’m nutrient deficient is that what’s causing my stall. I’m 5’3” and 165 lbs so obviously overweight. I’d appreciate your insight.
I've noticed one main thing since I've been fat adapting myself over the past couple of months is that I seem to be thinking a lot more clearly not sure if that has much to do with that but I can really see a lot of major differences. I don't seem to retain any water at all anymore and I don't feel the need to eat more than once a day. And one last thing my skin seems like it's more clear or something I don't know if that's possible but it just seems to be a lot more clear than it used to be. 🤷🤷
Jim Alberts Woodwork's That can very well be connected with the lifestyle change. Dr Ali, Nadir Mir; Eat Mostly Fats channel has touched on positive impact on the brain from low carb/ intermittent fasting. He has been a Cardiologist for 30 years.
Jim Alberts Woodwork's I’m educating wherever I can. I have a professional interest in folks regaining or keeping their health. About 36% of Americans are overweight and a similar percentage is obese. There is no way any economy will be able to finance healthcare for 72% suffering from chronic illness r/t metabolic syndrome, diabetes, kidney & heart failure.
When I’m following the ketogenic way of eating I experience the same benefits that you’ve mentioned. I not only think clearer but I have far less anxiety. I feel calmer. I sleep better. My vision improves. Little to no muscle soreness after a hard workout and very little recovery time needed amongst other benefits. Congratulations. Keep up the good work.
Hi, I'm from Germany so pls don't blame me for my English ^^. I'm so glad Ive found your channel, it's the wake up call I needed! Apparently I'm dealing with some hormonal issues (doing some blood tests, soon.. Seems to be pcos). According to my eating habits in the past, plus my stress levels, I'm the only one to blame for this. Now I'm in the position to take responsibility for my health and I wonder what role veggies play for my situation. So far many doctors advice to eat lots of green leavy vegetables such as arugula, Brokkoli etc because it's crucial for the liver... I'm now a little bit confused whether it's better to eat keto or carnivore for my condition. Would be great to hear from you so I can handle the situation with more awareness and self confidence. Regards from cold germany.
I have PCOS and do keto also, but sometimes I lean more toward carnnivore. I think the main think is to keep the carbs super low and just go from there based on how you feel.
The body has its own internal guidance system. The body has to be set free from the dangers of the standard high carb diet and it will let you know what it needs.
I've been Keto for 5 years now as measured by my Keto Mojo but over the last 2 years my CT CORONARY CALCIUM SCORING went from 120 to 219. I never cheat on a whim with Keto, though a few times a years I plan for family birthdays or thanksgiving dinner. I always get right back into ketosis the next day. Why is my CT CORONARY CALCIUM SCORING going up? What can I do about it? Would a statin help? BTW, I control my High Blood Pressure with Olmesartan. Oh, and I am a lean mass hyper responder, 6 feet tall and 175 pounds.
So how do you reduce your fasting insulin. How long does it take to return to normal. Mine was 45 in December and last month it was 24. I have been ketogenic for more than 7 months. My keytones range from 1.5 to 2.5 daily.
I am 7 weeks into the keto lifestyle. Type 2 15 yrs meds only tho A1c had been 9 then 7.5. Now i only take metafirmin when my bs is over 100. 5'2" Lost 10 lbs so far. 120 cw great right? Doing lt 20 carbs when eating. 40 hr adf. My waist is still huge at 35 "....!! I was great in college at 110... How can I maximize fat loss. I have started limiting fat when eating to make body use existing fat...learned so much from you ty!!! Fbs is usually avg 104 now. I am 63 yo
Sorry Dr Cywes.... your mentor is Steve.... I couldn't get the surname to search for his name. Thanks for the answer and for the wonderful job you do here
I have cravings for Cocaine and Wild Turkey, what should I do? I eat salt, stay hydrated, fat load, pray, watch positive videos, walk my dog, cuddle , my dog, work in the garden, sing, dance, bicycle, make ammends to somebody I owe, count my blessings etc. Strawberries and cream....... I crave them so bad it hurts once in a while! I useually find I am try to hide from emotions. I would almost rather be kicked in the balls then have to deal with (healthily) emotions! Hang tough man! Jay
Sounds to me like her body is telling her not to eat certain veggies, maybe because of Oxalates. Asparagus is one of the lowest oxalate veggies. So maybe her body was telling her to STOP eating so many veggies!!!
I am going trough menopause with all the simptoms of weight belly fat hot flashes etc.. To balance my hormone which way of eating is best? Keto and some carbs from veggies?
I’ve been keto for 3 years now and needed salt on everything. I’d get terrible leg cramps and always going to the bathroom to urinate. The only thing that would help is putting lite salt on everything! Now that I’m more carnivore everything I used to do by habit is just way too much. Everything is overly salty to me. I was wondering if the carnivore diet makes your body more sodium or electrolyte sparing maybe?
My name is Steve and I am a carb addict.
I am 80 years old. 2 years ago, I weighed 385 pounds; with HA1c 6.4 with 2g metformin; taking blood pressure meds continuously since 1973. My TG/HDL ratio was 6.2 and I suffered severe joint pain. Now, I weigh 223#; I workout/row at a gym 5 days a week. My HA1c is 5.4; I still take BP meds
I've never seen an 80 yo that was 385....
great job
Don M Actually, neither have I!
What a beautiful testimony to Dr Cywes and to the goodness of God . Well done
Well , Don... he would have been 78 when he started his KETO journey. . .
Best keto channel on TH-cam. Maybe even the best TH-cam channel, period. I look forward to every new upload. Thank you, Dr. Cywes! ❤
Ditto! Thank you Dr. Cywes!
Agree! So useful, simple and kicking in the buns
Binge watching!
How the fuck does this guy not have millions of subs???? Literally every video is top notch.
I know! I’ll bet TH-cam or Google are messing with him.
It never dawned on me that I was addicted to carbs until I tried to do keto and I would last a week and then eat a heavy carb meal and then eat like that for a whole week. Then try to go keto again always following that same cycle.
I’m the exact same way! I plan my favorite meals, keto style... like replacing noodles with spaghetti squash because chicken Alfredo is my favorite, etc for 2 weeks so I have meals I like during the time that is easiest to fall off the wagon. I also have some Lilly’s milk chocolate chips that I get from Walmart, and have a handful or 2 a day for those couple weeks to curb any type of cravings I may have before they come on. after those 2 weeks, the cravings and hunger go away and I know I am safely back to keto. I also find I really can’t take cheat days, so the Lilly’s is what I eat with when I want something so I don’t pig out on junk food.
Same here. My medical advisor asked me if I craved sugar. I said no. In truth I did not because I was eating a never ending supply of sugar and carbs. It was when I tried to stop carbs that I discovered the severity of my addiction. Quitting smoking was nothing compared to quitting sugar and starch. If I had only known about replacing it with fat I would have done it 17 years earlier with a lot less suffering.
Dr Robert Cywes you are truly helping so many people
Anyone else start singing the “Conjunction Junction” song from Schoolhouse Rock when he said “consumption function?”
“Lions don’t do math” needs to be on a T-shirt
"This journey stops ten minutes after you die." My fellow South African, that's wisdom! :)
I don’t know what the age difference is between you and your wife, but there is about 18 between me and my husband. I have pcos and had given up on ever having children because my periods were none existent. I went on the Atkins diet back in 1998 and I asked my husband what he wanted for his 50th birthday and he said he really wanted a child with me. I was 6 weeks pregnant for his birthday! I didn’t name my child Robert Atkins, but I joke that I should have. I have been on and off this lifestyle many times, and I am back on. My motivation right now is to try to get myself in the best shape I can to fight against Covid if I get it. Thank you for your work.
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your story. Watch our video on PCOS, it will help in your current journey
Exception to every rule, of which my mother is a prime example. I’m 73 and just starting keto way of eating. My mother is 91!!! Never eaten keto, in fact she mostly avoids meat for religious reasons. She eats junk, processed foods, has drank and smoked cigarettes. She hasn’t drank or smoked in years but she still eats junk! She is now riddled with arthritis, type two diabetes but still living if you want to call it that.
Am so glad I discovered you, I can listen to you all day. The truth about a carb addict that you will always be one. You are helping so many desperate people. Dr Cywes, I just love the ‘that’s horse shit!’ Also nice to hear you refer to your country, your language & just love that you still have your accent. Awesome can’t wait to watch all your video, so much more to learn. ‘Groete’ van SA - a fellow ‘Saffa’.
Very helpful! Many of these questions and your answers are useful in my keto lifestyle in ways that I didn't think of before.
Lions don't do Math! A Pearl of Wisdom. Made me laugh.
I love your directness and honesty. 😘
You are a real doctor. Just not licensed to practice medicine everywhere. Love your videos, just came across your stuff today and have been binge watching. I'm a carb addict, 3 days clean so far.
Thank you for this series, Dr. Cywes!
Hi, Dr. Cywes. I recently discovered you on Dr. Ken Berry's interview with you. Interestingly your comments on dying struck a cord. Since i started Keto diet and refuse to eat sugar/carbs, my friends have been urging me to have treats like cakes, ice cream, etc. And my response has been "i want to be healthy when i die". Although i've had many (~7) Surgeries (i'm 80 now), i am much healthier now than 7 mo ago; got off medications, except thyroid one.Thanks to isolations because pandemic, i bought an Ipad and found Utube lectures such as Dr. Berry, CarbsDownUnder, Dr. Noakes, and now U. Thanks so much for educating us.
Thank you so much for your videos Dr. Cywes.
absolutely brilliant advice, thanks so much Dr..
34:50 As for the possible iron deficiency, why not simply eat some liver once a week and see if that does something to the nails? I would think it's worth a try to simply treat it as an iron deficiency at first.
I’m 82. Keto for three years. I’m concerned that I’m not eating enough. My weight loss has stalled. I mostly eat animal protein, but I’m rarely hungry. Today I had some home made greek yogurt, about 4 Oz Oz liver and a few nuts (12 almonds). Three cups of tea with cream. And water. I eat vegetables, broccoli, cabbage a couple of times a week. If I’m nutrient deficient is that what’s causing my stall. I’m 5’3” and 165 lbs so obviously overweight. I’d appreciate your insight.
Glad I found your channel. Thanks for the good information.
I love your videos... very informative & helpful! Thank you for what you do!
Love listening to your videos, great info, thank you😃
I've noticed one main thing since I've been fat adapting myself over the past couple of months is that I seem to be thinking a lot more clearly not sure if that has much to do with that but I can really see a lot of major differences. I don't seem to retain any water at all anymore and I don't feel the need to eat more than once a day. And one last thing my skin seems like it's more clear or something I don't know if that's possible but it just seems to be a lot more clear than it used to be. 🤷🤷
Jim Alberts Woodwork's That can very well be connected with the lifestyle change. Dr Ali, Nadir Mir; Eat Mostly Fats channel has touched on positive impact on the brain from low carb/ intermittent fasting. He has been a Cardiologist for 30 years.
@@1962Pineapple thank you Eve! This is a wonderful way to live and I share these with as many people that will listen. I'll never go back to carbs.
Jim Alberts Woodwork's I’m educating wherever I can. I have a professional interest in folks regaining or keeping their health. About 36% of Americans are overweight and a similar percentage is obese. There is no way any economy will be able to finance healthcare for 72% suffering from chronic illness r/t metabolic syndrome, diabetes, kidney & heart failure.
@@1962Pineapple if you want more science lectures. I have a playlist tinyurl.com/RealPHD
When I’m following the ketogenic way of eating I experience the same benefits that you’ve mentioned. I not only think clearer but I have far less anxiety. I feel calmer. I sleep better. My vision improves. Little to no muscle soreness after a hard workout and very little recovery time needed amongst other benefits.
Congratulations. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for all your help Doc! ♥️
Such important information, you inspire me daily....thank you!
Hi, I'm from Germany so pls don't blame me for my English ^^. I'm so glad Ive found your channel, it's the wake up call I needed! Apparently I'm dealing with some hormonal issues (doing some blood tests, soon.. Seems to be pcos). According to my eating habits in the past, plus my stress levels, I'm the only one to blame for this. Now I'm in the position to take responsibility for my health and I wonder what role veggies play for my situation. So far many doctors advice to eat lots of green leavy vegetables such as arugula, Brokkoli etc because it's crucial for the liver... I'm now a little bit confused whether it's better to eat keto or carnivore for my condition. Would be great to hear from you so I can handle the situation with more awareness and self confidence. Regards from cold germany.
I have PCOS and do keto also, but sometimes I lean more toward carnnivore. I think the main think is to keep the carbs super low and just go from there based on how you feel.
🙋Really good questions. Thank you.
The body has its own internal guidance system. The body has to be set free from the dangers of the standard high carb diet and it will let you know what it needs.
Cheers from Pennsylvania you help me so much blessings
I've been Keto for 5 years now as measured by my Keto Mojo but over the last 2 years my CT CORONARY CALCIUM SCORING went from 120 to 219. I never cheat on a whim with Keto, though a few times a years I plan for family birthdays or thanksgiving dinner. I always get right back into ketosis the next day. Why is my CT CORONARY CALCIUM SCORING going up? What can I do about it? Would a statin help? BTW, I control my High Blood Pressure with Olmesartan. Oh, and I am a lean mass hyper responder, 6 feet tall and 175 pounds.
Hey doc, it’s Rose. Will you please talk more about considerations for lipedema? Thanks!
So how do you reduce your fasting insulin. How long does it take to return to normal. Mine was 45 in December and last month it was 24. I have been ketogenic for more than 7 months. My keytones range from 1.5 to 2.5 daily.
I think you are doing good, it just takes time to undo metabolic Damage 👍
I am 7 weeks into the keto lifestyle. Type 2 15 yrs meds only tho A1c had been 9 then 7.5. Now i only take metafirmin when my bs is over 100. 5'2" Lost 10 lbs so far.
120 cw great right? Doing lt 20 carbs when eating. 40 hr adf. My waist is still huge at 35 "....!!
I was great in college at 110...
How can I maximize fat loss. I have started limiting fat when eating to make body use existing fat...learned so much from you ty!!!
Fbs is usually avg 104 now. I am 63 yo
How about craving peanuts or pistashios?
Such great information. I’m firing my doctor.
When you look like an Olsen twin!! Gah. I love how you phrase and explain things.
It happend to me with carrots i don't know if it's the craving of carbs or micronutrient !!!!
I need to stop bingeing! Help! I have been Keto for 2 years. Why is my blood sugar so high (130) in the morning?
Sorry Dr Cywes.... your mentor is Steve.... I couldn't get the surname to search for his name. Thanks for the answer and for the wonderful job you do here
Stephen Phinney
Many many thanks
Please, what are the significant side effects of Metformin? I have had terrible constipation at 2 K. 🙄
Liza, take a breath and Google it. 🙂
Again.. I love these
I have the worst cravings for peanut butter, nuts, strawberries.. Folate?? Idk what to do...
I had to willfully stop all carbs for 3 days and increase animal products until my carb craving calmed down.
I have cravings for Cocaine and Wild Turkey, what should I do?
I eat salt, stay hydrated, fat load, pray, watch positive videos, walk my dog, cuddle ,
my dog, work in the garden, sing, dance, bicycle, make ammends to somebody I owe, count my blessings etc.
Strawberries and cream....... I crave them so bad it hurts once in a while! I useually find I am try to hide from emotions. I would almost rather be kicked in the balls then have to deal with (healthily) emotions!
Hang tough man! Jay
J Hefflinger 👍👍👍
@@flatblack39 Lol very well said 👏 👌
Sounds to me like her body is telling her not to eat certain veggies, maybe because of Oxalates. Asparagus is one of the lowest oxalate veggies. So maybe her body was telling her to STOP eating so many veggies!!!
I am going trough menopause with all the simptoms of weight belly fat hot flashes etc.. To balance my hormone which way of eating is best? Keto and some carbs from veggies?
Check out Stephanie Keto Person. She has a ton of experience helping women. www.stephanieperson.com/nutrition-coaching-rates-packages/
I’ve been keto for 3 years now and needed salt on everything. I’d get terrible leg cramps and always going to the bathroom to urinate. The only thing that would help is putting lite salt on everything! Now that I’m more carnivore everything I used to do by habit is just way too much. Everything is overly salty to me. I was wondering if the carnivore diet makes your body more sodium or electrolyte sparing maybe?
yes it may
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