1. Two meals per day. No snacking in between 2. Soluble fiber (flax and chia) 3. Omega-3 rich proteins (fatty fish) 4. Ginger 5. Cinnamon 6. Magnesium (from vegetables) 7. Resistance training
Intermittent fasting,2 big meals rather than 6 small meals,no snacks in between meals,protein with omega 3 foods esp salmon or wild caught fish or grass-fed meat,ginger,cinnamon,magnesium,resistance training
ginger and cinnamon kill your gut bacteria. And trigger stress hormones in the body. They can be useful medicinal tools on occasion but I wouldn't make consumption a regular occurance.
Dude thanks for debunking all the crap we've been told by big pharma/food industries. God bless everything you do. I hope your voice reaches millions. Its needed.
I am fasting since May/Ramadan, I didn't stop. However, I drink water. I was 113 kg in May and I am 78.5 kg now thanks to fasting and keto. My parents think I am dieing hehe.
Keto brought my blood sugar down and all my test results have been great for the past year and a half. My blood sugar typical runs 90 - 110. I recently, like a week and half ago, added in intermittent fasting. I was doing 16 hours of fasting but watched your video on keto over 50 and since I will be 59 this week I switched to 14 hours of fasting. But, some amazing things are happening now. I used to have the "twilight" effect where my blood sugar would go up when I slept so when I checked it in the mornings it would be as high as 140+! Now I check my blood sugar every morning about 1 hour after I get up and it is running 80 - 89!! Which is amazing to me, no more twilight effect!! I have been doing keto for 3 years, lost 70 pounds, but, started gaining the weight back, so, I've been doing more research and started charting again to keep track of my macros (it just works best for me that way). I haven't lost any weight from adding in the intermittent fasting yet, but, it is making a difference in my blood sugar and that is awesome. I thought I would feel shaky and have hypoglycemic symptoms, but, I do not. I am learning so much from your videos! Thank you so much for making your videos. They really help me a lot.
@@J_Chap no not a doctor but neather are a lot of the so called experts on TH-cam . I know what works for me I have been working out for over 40 years and always stayed aways from junk food eat with smaller bowls and plates but I have no sugar issues so I cant comment. on that I know that there seems to be a war going on between keto. and plant based people but if you do your research you will see that both work . I am doing research all the time I am 66 and don't plan on getting old gracefully lol. good luck with your journey all the best to you.
Great video! Something that is often ignored is that insulin resistance can not only lead to diabetes but also to Alzheimer's, heart diseases and other conditions!
I’ve been through mineral analysis training and the reason is because the same mineral issues that are linked to insulin resistance runs other systems as well. So other health issues show up too.
Thanks Thomas I have learnt so many things in your channel, never comment before but I got give you a credit for all your efforts I went from 145 to 110 pounds with intermittent fasting and plant based diet I am in love with my new body but I struggle with insulin resistance
Solstice.?. fo'Sure. Celebrate ! (Then 3 months of Winter. Storage.) Weather it well and have a good year of health and plenty, joy and wisdom. Make it so.
Fasting, high quality omega 3 and proteins, ginger, cinnamon, chia and flax seeds, Magnesium, increase resistance training, try fasting for 30 days IF EF AD OMAD, no snacking.
I've been watching and reading for several months now, Thomas and a couple of others as I'm learning what works with my body, I'm finding that if I only do one thing, it will work for a period of time, and then it stops. . I'm coming to believe that cycling, whether is in and out of keto, in and out of fasting , low carb then no carbs , high intensity, low intensity, etc. , is where it's at . As we revolved, there are always periods of plenty of food, then lack of food , plenty of sunlight, then lack of sunlight , Eat with the seasons, Thoughts?
Thank you so much! I was honestly addicted to sweet I literally couldn’t stay a day without eating sweet but I haven’t had it for 2 weeks and I’m will to stop it for good.
Even though the video isn't about this particular matter, I loved the paralellism you drew with parenting. Hope more parents thought like this and payed more attention to their kids.
I always enjoy your content, I watched tons of your videos. This one in particular surprised cause I had no idea you'd mention Ramadan. I've been fasting Ramadan since I was 8 maybe and it's natural to feel hunger or thirst during certain hours of the day but overall the energy level is just completely different
I was in denial about having blood suger problems, I was 16st 8lb and it wasnt till I was out and about and I had several hypoglycemic episodes, and ever since following you I have lost over 3stone and I havnt had any episodes since, I did get blood work done and the doctor said I had a folic acid defiency and nothing was asked about my weight or health issues,
Being Type 1 diabetic I'm going to give this a try. I been diabetic now for over 30 years and I have seen that I have been taking more and more insulin every day. I been also trying to reduce my carbs I eat and trying to be a a low GI diet before trying keto.
I started keto from ur video on do ‘keto with me challenge’ back in September. I didn’t understand IF at that time and would do fasting the way we do during ramadan. And it’s so interesting how you just mentioned that way of fasting here. ☺️
Thomas DeLauer It’s amazing and it is easier for me than to do IF. Love your videos. You got me started on keto and it’s the best decision I have ever made, not just for weight loss, but for overall health.
For soluble fiber that has the greatest effect in lowering insulin, take 1 tsp of psyllium husk powder dissolved in a glass of water, 2 or 3 times a day (before meals).
I've been doing the one meal a day with healthy fats and a green vegetable with it that's keto friendly for about 9 days and I have a lot more energy. Also its amazing how what you eat affects the mind. Mentally I feel great! Eat to live dont live to eat!
Just found this video and discovered Thomas. You are amazing Thomas. If you could get this made in an brief animated version it would be soooo useful for visual learners. This video is brilliant 🙌🏽
The prophet Muhammad pbuh said also to fast 3 days of each month Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “My close friend [the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)] advised me to do three things which I will not give up until I die: fasting three days of each month, praying Duha, and sleeping after Witr. (Narrated by al-Bukhari, 1124; Muslim, 721)
Ramadan in Nordic countries is either a short fast, or a very long fast. Here in Denmark when dawn comes about 3:30 am and dusk is about 10:30 but never truly dark until about midnight. Those in Norway have to do a modified Ramadan, or go south during the summer. I am not Muslim, but I have a lot of friends who are.
Hey Thomas, I was wondering if you could do another video on bulking/building muscle on keto. If snacking is not good, what is a healthy strategy to get all your calories in without snacking and gaining a lot of fat. Can you explain how many meals a day you should be eating during a bulk?
Flax is what women who've entered menopause need. And, some women enter it "overnight". One missed period can mean menopause, and that just happened to me. It would be nice if you presented more info on women doing low carb/keto and IF, and included our different needs compared to men. TIA.
@@lifeisgood070 The typical age is between 48 to 52. There's perimenopause, then menopause. Twelve consecutive months without a period means menopause. During perimenopause, your wife can get pregnant; because she's still menstruating, even though it's irregular.
Thank you for this advice. I've been told I'm now type 2 diabetic so the advice you've given sounds on point as I've struggled to reduce my weight. I think another important point is to note down what you're eating. We often overlook and sneak in the odd snack and it's these extra calories that can make all the difference. I'm currently 112 kg so let's see what happens in about 3 months from now.
Sooo, when you say ginger, do you mean whole ginger? Would freshly made from the rhizome, ginger tea suffice? Or do I need to throw some into my smoothie? I just started making ginger tea, simmering 30 minutes then sipping on it all day. I'm thinking I can add in a teaspoon of cinnamon to the mix and pour over a bag of green tea as well for a 1,2,3 punch.
Ty Matt for these suggestions. So many videos talk about how to reduce insulin but don’t say how to increase insulin sensitivity! This is exactly what I needed! Again, Matt made my day!👍🏻👍🏻
I feel like such an idiot for ever buying into the notion that snacking frequently is a great way to heighten ones metabolism. Its garbage advice like that, along with other falsehoods propounded by the health industry (i.e. saturated fats, meat, and cholesterol are bad for you), that now has caused me to view everything coming out of the health industry with a great deal of skepticism. My ultimate benchmark that I use to assess the truth or falsity of a health claim, coming from the so called experts, is the evolutionary litmus test. If the claim does not make sense from an evolutionary perspective, it is probably bogus. Take the idea, for example, that frequent snacking is beneficial for you. From an evolutionary standpoint that makes no sense, because for most of our history we did not have enough of an abundance of food to allow for frequent snacking. Did all of our ancestors turn into big balls of fat because of the metabolic slow down that should occur from infrequent eating? No.
Not a great way of testing it, we didn't snack cause we didn't have time to sit there and just eat, throughout history man has not had food ag his disposal without actual work involved, and many soldiers in sure used to snack, but the fact of the matter is, we had to hunt, gather, raise farms, and sweat for that food, whole also dealing with other matters in life which are made more convenient for us today. Its moreso the lack of activity we have now and also the stuff in man made products that are killing us.
Ramadan fasting is not only constricting food intake for 14 or 15 hours but also no liquid at all. I just want to point out this. Thank you for your great videos
@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial pls Tomas. We really need you to do video on Ramadan in terms what to eat before and after knowingly that we can't consumed liquids. I know you did videos on what breaks the fast and what to consume before and after, but we need you to do similar video now that you know that there is no liquids at all during fasting periods. Pls pls. (And don't mention bacon pls)
Also noticed you no longer present your script in the description, like Dr. Berg. Can you tell I’m a loyal follower?❤️ Why no longer the script description outlined in the description though? So much easier to follow along😓
Most likely because people would read that and not watch the video which kills views, watch time, and analytics of the video and means he won't get paid for Ads and many other things.
Thomas. Love to see you do a piece on fasting with diabetes and what is a good post workout meal for a type 2 diabetic. Especially for those of us who are EXTREMELY sensitive to carbs
great videos thomas! my wife and i tried the bone broth today we watch your videos 24/7 were just working on getting the Kindle and fire, we had quit here and there , looking to lose this bad eating lifestyle for good! looking up to you sir! keep up the good work!
I am a Thomas DeLauer regular. I eat in a four or five hour window (depending on my willpower that day). I use ketosis to the greatest extent possible. I do daily of cardio and too much resistance training. But the smallest amount of carbs (fried sweet potatoes on Christmas Day) puts me in a coma for hours. I have literally been insulin resistant since I was a kid. Even going months at a time without processed carbs, and the smallest amount of carbs rock’s me. I think I have to be carb free until death.
I have hyperinsulinemia that causes me to have hypoglycemic episodes. My doctor ordered blood tests and says I'm not diabetic but confirmed I have high insulin. I had an MRI and he says it's normal except for a very small lipoma or fat on the tip of my pancreas which he says it's not of concern. Other than that, he is not helping me figure out what's going on and how to fix it. I'm having to figure it out myself pretty much. I developed these symptoms in mid to late 2015. I have not consumed ginger in 3 years since the last time I had it, it made my blood sugar drop very low. I tried the keto diet last year for 2 weeks before I ended up in the ER from severe low blood sugar. It was confirmed I was in ketosis but that doctor said I need carbs. I've recently started intermitent fasting again a week ago starting at 12:12 and the last few days I've been able to fast 14 hours from after dinner the night before to lunch the next day. I was scared to have severe symptoms from not eating anything. I've been trying out the mediterranean way of eating as well since keto did not work for me. I feel good so far especially while fasting and my insulin staying low. But when I eat after fasting, I feel hypoglycemic within 10 or 15 minutes if I dont have carbs such as bread, pasta etc or atleast fruit or honey or something with my meals. It's like this every time I eat. I wish I could do low carb so I can lose some weight but I cant because of whatever issue is going on. How does someone like me lose weight with this type of problem? P.S. I work as a nurses aid, so 4 days of the week i am walking long halls and room to room for 8 hrs. I plan to start trying resistance workout. But any hard workout like cardio etc makes my blood sugar feel low. Help!
It seems I am late to the game, have been diagnosed with type 2 and had been put on Metformin, Insulin, and Ozempic. Having watched what I am eating and now am on only metformin, but now its becoming a battle. And have been getting super tired during the day. I will implement these steps today! Thank you for this info!
I recommend doing chores around the house on the weekend and trying fasting then. I'll have a protein bar and a glass of milk all weekend and it feels amazing. Just accidentally and compared to 3,500 calories a day it was significant
Awesome awesome info, well done Thomas, you are doing wonderful job . Thank you so much! Please do more of these type of videos for type 1 diabetic kids ... keto, low carb and things that others won't talk about. Great job!!😊😊😊
Hey Thomas, I've been experiencing acid reflux lately because of fasting, and because of that I've not been able to fast for longer hours. Do you have any tips and tricks on how to control this? I love your content btw! Much love and peace!♥️🙏
Try apple cider vinegar it will balance ur ph levels which affects the valve that allows acid to reach ur throat it also wont diminish ur fasting it will be enhanced.
I am not a quitter but I couldn't go through with the keto diet because it made me feel awful. Then I tried the Agoge diet and I lost so much fat, and most importantly no more cellulite.
Thomas, really appreciate your video on improving insulin resistance.. Im dealing with PCOS and Im trying to bulk. Carbs are not helping with insulin and I dont know what I should eat to bulk replacing carbs? thanks for your help.
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Info I get from your channel changed my life! No sugar, fasting, and good sleep hygiene has transformed my health... cholesterol dropped from to 172 down from almost 200 eating keto with IF. All my numbers improved! You’re a rock star with all the science you share. I appreciate all the work you do as a keto evangelist. :-) many thanks.
Not sure the cholesterol numbers drop is such a good thing. But it might depend on your individual physiology. Many/most on Keto see a rise in total cholesterol numbers as well as LDL while seeing improvement in Triglycerides and HDL. With the latter being the most important numbers. But the higher cholesterol are known to be good/okay while doing proper keto.
fanclass0f76 thanks for the insights. My LDL/HDL ratio is at a 1.9, LDL is 106, HDL 56 and triglycerides are at a 66. Silly me, I assumed these were good numbers especially since I’m 50-something. 🙃 I will continue doing further research to see where and how I can improve. I was so excited there was a change, but I guess I should move forward with less excitement and more education. Thanks again, your comment sparked me into action. 👍
Thomas Delauer, I have a question about healing muscle insulin resistant specifically. I have not been able to see anyone like your or Dr. Berg talking about this. I know all the organs and cells of your body become insulin resistant at different levels. I was generally insulin resistant for probably over 10 years with increasing symptoms of metabolic syndrome. After over a year of the keto/IF lifestyle, I have reversed all my bad labs with my HDL increasing and triglycerides low/normal. I am 50 so have the added complication of perimenopause but my weight has stalled even with IF, Keto, weight training, and once a month of 3 day fasting. I also make sure to get my 100 grams of protein in when I'm not fasting. I know it takes a while to heal insulin resistance. I know I may have to do more 3-5 day fasts each month and of course do more cardio and get to another level in my weight training. I still can't see my muscles through my fat yet and know I have to stay the course and keep increasing everything...but was wondering if it is hard to reverse muscle resistant especially if you are mid age and have had insulin resistance for a decade. I know all can be reversed but does it take some organs, cells a little longer to reverse it? I heard from Megan Ramaz/Dr. Fung that maybe for someone older it could take a 5 or 7 day fast to really activate weight loss and autophagy and probably healing insulin resistance.
and the most important point: lower cortisol. excess cortisol cranks up gluconeogenesis and that pushes glucose in the cells instead of other important nutrients which leads to a shift of electric potential in the cell and make the cells insulin resistant. this is the natural mechanism how cells shut themselves off from nutrients when they are full and to distribute nutrients over all cells in the body. it has to be that way. but of course pushing blood glucose in them all the time leads to a systemic insulin resistance. too high cortisol all the time leads to that. lower cortisol? ==> there are many ways. * vitamin c, especially in the morning but also distributed throughout the day * apsirin 100mg, but only (!) at the evening (there is a study about that to find at pubmed) * stop doing long duration exercise. limit exercise to 15 min. the shorter the exercise the better * shift all the keto carbs to breakfast to support the blood glucose to lower cortisol and switch from protein burning to fat burning.
Yes but how are we gaining weight through stress if were not eating anything? That's like saying stressing out from a workout will make you gain weight.
I’m insulin resistant and it got frustrating and I’m in my thirties . Ramadan makes my symptoms disappear every year and that’s how I figured out that food was the sickness. After ramadan I fast differently, I get my coffee and that triggers my IR so I think it’s better to fast the whole time Islamic fasting no fluids no meals nothing 🙂 From down to sunset . We’ll see if this fixes this condition
Extremley Helpful video , could you please explain to me something ? , fasting for me is super easy for me even for 24 hours , but in the last 2 hours i get this extreme craving for sugar , and each time i have tried doing omad even with keto i get so much craving to sugar , i always fail with everything in the last hour for the day , i don't know what happens to me , btw can't afford keto treats and alternatives , here where i live in lebanon we have an economic crises , beef grain fed costs 20$ @ 250grams , any advice ? i am prediabetic and i fail with dieting each day espicially in the last hours of the day when fasting
I do OMAD I'm into a three day total fast when I go back to eating I will switch my time to see the effect try eating at 2:00 PM my one meal instead of 6:30 PM I'm doing Carnivore now did a year of Keto.
Sorry, it sent too fast 😑. Thank you so much for all you do. I'm healthier and know how to heal so much in my body, thanks to your videos. Thank you Sir🙏
If you're diabetic or have severe insulin resistance (with semi-diabetic symptoms), then you should follow tips 1 and 2 with caution. Make sure to check blood sugar regularly to correct any sporadic behavior that might be caused by any drastic changes to your regime (such as starting to fast when your body isn't used to it). Consult your doctor and don't follow such advice without preparation. Fasting and skipping a meal can cause a dip in blood sugar leading to hypoglycemia, low bp, fainting etc. until your body adapts to the new regime. Make sure you're prepeared to handle/control your blood sugar when you do this or you will feel like crap in the beginning.
Love the videos. I live for this stuff. 3 sizes down 2 to go. Thanks for the motivation. I started IF last year. I love it. I can’t even imagine life without it. I never snack
Another top-notch/peer reviewed, quality video! You are changing the game, my friend! Keep on providing! #ForwardThinking Merry Christmas, to you and your family, and to all!
@@ArataTV414 I would tend to agree with that (hence the debate) but of course now there is a bunch of stuff out there about how the ceylon form has other negative effects. I hope Thomas clarifies; if most people out there just grab the cinnamon they bought at the grocery store (or COSTCO or STARBUCKS), it isn't going to do much for blood sugar.. or will it? If one is "better" or is the other no good? I'm using ceylon, but some of the stuff I've read has me questioning it, LOL. Thomas, please weigh in!
albie071 Hence the debate. The Vietnamese/Saigon cinnamon is the type noted for helping type 2 diabetes...insulin resistance and blood sugar - but yes, in large quantities it can cause damage to some people. With the deep dive research that Thomas does, I hope he clarifies which cinnamon he means, or at least clarifies that either one is good. Since the most common form is indeed the Vietnamese cinnamon, I figured he would have called out that one needed to go slightly out of the way to get Ceylon. Starbucks, from what I understand, uses Vietnamese cinnamon. Thomas, please weigh in! healthyy.net/superfoods/what-is-saigon-cinnamon-and-its-health-benefits
Cinnamon - the real stuff or the stuff labeled cinnamon at the store or does it matter? We get the Ceylon Cinnamon but the "cheap" stuff in the store is usually Cassia
Do you have a video on the impact of fasting for diabetics? For some reason, I feel worse after I fast, my glucose levels are worse after coming out from the fast. What can you do to avoid that and not making diabetics condition worse with fasting.
I don't understand, i have been prediabetic for yrs but recently i have had incidents of hypothermia, if i dont eat at least every 4 hours. No i have not been eating correctly. I have been thinking of going keto, but I'm afraid let alone fasting.
perfect timing. I'm going through insuline resistance issues right now! what about the carb consumption? how many carbs per day for a 37 yr old male 190lbs/ 18%body fat
1. Two meals per day. No snacking in between
2. Soluble fiber (flax and chia)
3. Omega-3 rich proteins (fatty fish)
4. Ginger
5. Cinnamon
6. Magnesium (from vegetables)
7. Resistance training
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1. Fasting
2. No Snacking
3. Insulin Sensitive Foods
4. Increase Resistance Training
Intermittent fasting,2 big meals rather than 6 small meals,no snacks in between meals,protein with omega 3 foods esp salmon or wild caught fish or grass-fed meat,ginger,cinnamon,magnesium,resistance training
Note taking? That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial Thnx a lot Thomas,you r just awesomeee
ginger and cinnamon kill your gut bacteria. And trigger stress hormones in the body. They can be useful medicinal tools on occasion but I wouldn't make consumption a regular occurance.
@@IamNothingNoWhere That's nonsense.
Joe Marley mmmmm sounds made up man.
Dude thanks for debunking all the crap we've been told by big pharma/food industries. God bless everything you do. I hope your voice reaches millions. Its needed.
Thank you for this comment!
I am fasting since May/Ramadan, I didn't stop. However, I drink water. I was 113 kg in May and I am 78.5 kg now thanks to fasting and keto. My parents think I am dieing hehe.
Mohammed Q8 Salam! How are you now?? What do you eat for sweet craving ??
Diamond Dimples sorry to inform you but he passed away two weeks back due to severe anaemia.
Servetus lol
@@aleynakurd4053 when u stopping eating sugars, but you eat few complex carbs like rice or qinuoa cravings stops
Ceylon cinnamon is powerful. Helped me out big time.
Hi iam from ceylon
@@yoshankumar5919 no
Oh ok
sri lanka?
Keto brought my blood sugar down and all my test results have been great for the past year and a half. My blood sugar typical runs 90 - 110. I recently, like a week and half ago, added in intermittent fasting. I was doing 16 hours of fasting but watched your video on keto over 50 and since I will be 59 this week I switched to 14 hours of fasting. But, some amazing things are happening now. I used to have the "twilight" effect where my blood sugar would go up when I slept so when I checked it in the mornings it would be as high as 140+! Now I check my blood sugar every morning about 1 hour after I get up and it is running 80 - 89!! Which is amazing to me, no more twilight effect!! I have been doing keto for 3 years, lost 70 pounds, but, started gaining the weight back, so, I've been doing more research and started charting again to keep track of my macros (it just works best for me that way). I haven't lost any weight from adding in the intermittent fasting yet, but, it is making a difference in my blood sugar and that is awesome. I thought I would feel shaky and have hypoglycemic symptoms, but, I do not. I am learning so much from your videos! Thank you so much for making your videos. They really help me a lot.
@ I work out in the morning while fasting.
If your gaining weight its because you are eating to much and not getting enough exercise its really that simple.
@@keithdainton6043 Are you a doctor??? It's really not that simple.
@@J_Chap no not a doctor but neather are a lot of the so called experts on TH-cam . I know what works for me I have been working out for over 40 years and always stayed aways from junk food eat with smaller bowls and plates but I have no sugar issues so I cant comment. on that I know that there seems to be a war going on between keto. and plant based people but if you do your research you will see that both work . I am doing research all the time I am 66 and don't plan on getting old gracefully lol. good luck with your journey all the best to you.
@@J_Chap Exactly...I just started Keto w/ intermittant fasting and excercise on vibration plate and gained a pound in 3 days.
Great video!
Something that is often ignored is that insulin resistance can not only lead to diabetes but also to Alzheimer's, heart diseases and other conditions!
Thank you and thank you for watching!
psoriasis, teeth disease, glaucoma, ecc....
I’ve been through mineral analysis training and the reason is because the same mineral issues that are linked to insulin resistance runs other systems as well. So other health issues show up too.
Thanks Thomas I have learnt so many things in your channel, never comment before but I got give you a credit for all your efforts I went from 145 to 110 pounds with intermittent fasting and plant based diet I am in love with my new body but I struggle with insulin resistance
How are you now ? What's yours symptomps ?
I really like how you gave a quick summary at the end, thank you!
happy christmas everybody.. keto.. non keto.. vegan.. carnivore...
joy to all species of humans...
Yes! Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!
Solstice.?. fo'Sure. Celebrate !
(Then 3 months of Winter. Storage.)
Weather it well and have a good year of health and plenty, joy and wisdom.
Make it so.
what are u talking about we are all the same species
BRAVO!!!!!! Yes. Merry Christmas.
Not any other species. Who values their lives, am I right?
Fasting, high quality omega 3 and proteins, ginger, cinnamon, chia and flax seeds, Magnesium, increase resistance training, try fasting for 30 days IF EF AD OMAD, no snacking.
I've been watching and reading for several months now, Thomas and a couple of others as I'm learning what works with my body, I'm finding that if I only do one thing, it will work for a period of time, and then it stops. . I'm coming to believe that cycling, whether is in and out of keto, in and out of fasting , low carb then no carbs , high intensity, low intensity, etc. , is where it's at . As we revolved, there are always periods of plenty of food, then lack of food , plenty of sunlight, then lack of sunlight , Eat with the seasons,
Thoughts?
Thank you so much! I was honestly addicted to sweet I literally couldn’t stay a day without eating sweet but I haven’t had it for 2 weeks and I’m will to stop it for good.
No problem! You can do it!
Thank you Thomas for getting this out there about insulin resistance, a lot of people are just not well informed.
Even though the video isn't about this particular matter, I loved the paralellism you drew with parenting. Hope more parents thought like this and payed more attention to their kids.
I’ve been on keto for 4 weeks and doing IF and just recently started OMAD. and haven’t lost much weight. I think I may have insulin resistance
Florence Atuh Yes, not being able to lose weight is a great indicator that you may have insulin resistance.
Same here but lots of research have shown me that I have to stay on it atleast 6 months before weight shifts, I have to become fat adaptive
You might want to do intermittent fasting during your follicular cycle in your infradian rhythm. Check out, In the flo by Alissa Vitti
I always enjoy your content, I watched tons of your videos. This one in particular surprised cause I had no idea you'd mention Ramadan.
I've been fasting Ramadan since I was 8 maybe and it's natural to feel hunger or thirst during certain hours of the day but overall the energy level is just completely different
I was in denial about having blood suger problems, I was 16st 8lb and it wasnt till I was out and about and I had several hypoglycemic episodes, and ever since following you I have lost over 3stone and I havnt had any episodes since, I did get blood work done and the doctor said I had a folic acid defiency and nothing was asked about my weight or health issues,
Being Type 1 diabetic I'm going to give this a try. I been diabetic now for over 30 years and I have seen that I have been taking more and more insulin every day. I been also trying to reduce my carbs I eat and trying to be a a low GI diet before trying keto.
keto is also good for people for people who are diabetic aswell.
Be careful! Type 1 is tricky and not the same as type 2
I'm type 1. Keto and Fasting are the best 2 things you can do for your A1c and life in general.
I started keto from ur video on do ‘keto with me challenge’ back in September. I didn’t understand IF at that time and would do fasting the way we do during ramadan. And it’s so interesting how you just mentioned that way of fasting here. ☺️
Awesome! How’s it going?
Thanks for watching!
Thomas DeLauer It’s amazing and it is easier for me than to do IF. Love your videos. You got me started on keto and it’s the best decision I have ever made, not just for weight loss, but for overall health.
For soluble fiber that has the greatest effect in lowering insulin, take 1 tsp of psyllium husk powder dissolved in a glass of water, 2 or 3 times a day (before meals).
I've been doing the one meal a day with healthy fats and a green vegetable with it that's keto friendly for about 9 days and I have a lot more energy. Also its amazing how what you eat affects the mind. Mentally I feel great! Eat to live dont live to eat!
You helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. I can not thank you enough. I will implement these strategies moving forward.
Just found this video and discovered Thomas. You are amazing Thomas. If you could get this made in an brief animated version it would be soooo useful for visual learners. This video is brilliant 🙌🏽
The prophet Muhammad pbuh said also to fast 3 days of each month
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “My close friend [the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)] advised me to do three things which I will not give up until I die: fasting three days of each month, praying Duha, and sleeping after Witr. (Narrated by al-Bukhari, 1124; Muslim, 721)
Might help to explain what witr
@@melvinkimble6157hi its a prayer thats done at night its one rakah only
Ramadan in Nordic countries is either a short fast, or a very long fast. Here in Denmark when dawn comes about 3:30 am and dusk is about 10:30 but never truly dark until about midnight. Those in Norway have to do a modified Ramadan, or go south during the summer. I am not Muslim, but I have a lot of friends who are.
Hey Thomas, I was wondering if you could do another video on bulking/building muscle on keto. If snacking is not good, what is a healthy strategy to get all your calories in without snacking and gaining a lot of fat. Can you explain how many meals a day you should be eating during a bulk?
Flax is what women who've entered menopause need. And, some women enter it "overnight". One missed period can mean menopause, and that just happened to me. It would be nice if you presented more info on women doing low carb/keto and IF, and included our different needs compared to men. TIA.
Caroline McAllister thank you for the suggestion 🙂
Thanks for watching!
What age? Just curious when my wife can stop having kids.
@@lifeisgood070 The typical age is between 48 to 52. There's perimenopause, then menopause. Twelve consecutive months without a period means menopause. During perimenopause, your wife can get pregnant; because she's still menstruating, even though it's irregular.
@@carolinemcallister1473 ty!!!
For everything you mentioned you wanted info on for women look up Dr. Mindy Pelz on TH-cam. Her content is focused on women. It's excellent.
One of the best utube health channels!
Thank you for this advice. I've been told I'm now type 2 diabetic so the advice you've given sounds on point as I've struggled to reduce my weight. I think another important point is to note down what you're eating. We often overlook and sneak in the odd snack and it's these extra calories that can make all the difference. I'm currently 112 kg so let's see what happens in about 3 months from now.
Sooo, when you say ginger, do you mean whole ginger? Would freshly made from the rhizome, ginger tea suffice? Or do I need to throw some into my smoothie? I just started making ginger tea, simmering 30 minutes then sipping on it all day. I'm thinking I can add in a teaspoon of cinnamon to the mix and pour over a bag of green tea as well for a 1,2,3 punch.
Add a thumb of ginger to a liquidiser, with a cup of water. Blend till really smooth and strain. Add to drinks.
Ty Matt for these suggestions. So many videos talk about how to reduce insulin but don’t say how to increase insulin sensitivity! This is exactly what I needed! Again, Matt made my day!👍🏻👍🏻
His name is Thomas
I feel like such an idiot for ever buying into the notion that snacking frequently is a great way to heighten ones metabolism. Its garbage advice like that, along with other falsehoods propounded by the health industry (i.e. saturated fats, meat, and cholesterol are bad for you), that now has caused me to view everything coming out of the health industry with a great deal of skepticism. My ultimate benchmark that I use to assess the truth or falsity of a health claim, coming from the so called experts, is the evolutionary litmus test. If the claim does not make sense from an evolutionary perspective, it is probably bogus. Take the idea, for example, that frequent snacking is beneficial for you. From an evolutionary standpoint that makes no sense, because for most of our history we did not have enough of an abundance of food to allow for frequent snacking. Did all of our ancestors turn into big balls of fat because of the metabolic slow down that should occur from infrequent eating? No.
yes brother!
Not a great way of testing it, we didn't snack cause we didn't have time to sit there and just eat, throughout history man has not had food ag his disposal without actual work involved, and many soldiers in sure used to snack, but the fact of the matter is, we had to hunt, gather, raise farms, and sweat for that food, whole also dealing with other matters in life which are made more convenient for us today.
Its moreso the lack of activity we have now and also the stuff in man made products that are killing us.
Ramadan fasting is not only constricting food intake for 14 or 15 hours but also no liquid at all. I just want to point out this. Thank you for your great videos
Thanks for watching!
@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial pls Tomas. We really need you to do video on Ramadan in terms what to eat before and after knowingly that we can't consumed liquids. I know you did videos on what breaks the fast and what to consume before and after, but we need you to do similar video now that you know that there is no liquids at all during fasting periods. Pls pls. (And don't mention bacon pls)
He did say no water in the beginning.
Also noticed you no longer present your script in the description, like Dr. Berg. Can you tell I’m a loyal follower?❤️ Why no longer the script description outlined in the description though? So much easier to follow along😓
Most likely because people would read that and not watch the video which kills views, watch time, and analytics of the video and means he won't get paid for Ads and many other things.
Love your child example for growth in terms of your body development for a better you
Thomas. Love to see you do a piece on fasting with diabetes and what is a good post workout meal for a type 2 diabetic. Especially for those of us who are EXTREMELY sensitive to carbs
great videos thomas! my wife and i tried the bone broth today we watch your videos 24/7 were just working on getting the Kindle and fire, we had quit here and there , looking to lose this bad eating lifestyle for good! looking up to you sir! keep up the good work!
I know when I listen to Thomas video on a subject, I will get the scoop! Thanks!
I am a Thomas DeLauer regular. I eat in a four or five hour window (depending on my willpower that day). I use ketosis to the greatest extent possible. I do daily of cardio and too much resistance training. But the smallest amount of carbs (fried sweet potatoes on Christmas Day) puts me in a coma for hours. I have literally been insulin resistant since I was a kid. Even going months at a time without processed carbs, and the smallest amount of carbs rock’s me. I think I have to be carb free until death.
High quality and doable information. Thanks. 🇿🇦😎🙏
Man this hit me hard. Thanks for your ever so important message Thomas! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
I have hyperinsulinemia that causes me to have hypoglycemic episodes. My doctor ordered blood tests and says I'm not diabetic but confirmed I have high insulin. I had an MRI and he says it's normal except for a very small lipoma or fat on the tip of my pancreas which he says it's not of concern. Other than that, he is not helping me figure out what's going on and how to fix it. I'm having to figure it out myself pretty much. I developed these symptoms in mid to late 2015. I have not consumed ginger in 3 years since the last time I had it, it made my blood sugar drop very low. I tried the keto diet last year for 2 weeks before I ended up in the ER from severe low blood sugar. It was confirmed I was in ketosis but that doctor said I need carbs. I've recently started intermitent fasting again a week ago starting at 12:12 and the last few days I've been able to fast 14 hours from after dinner the night before to lunch the next day. I was scared to have severe symptoms from not eating anything. I've been trying out the mediterranean way of eating as well since keto did not work for me. I feel good so far especially while fasting and my insulin staying low. But when I eat after fasting, I feel hypoglycemic within 10 or 15 minutes if I dont have carbs such as bread, pasta etc or atleast fruit or honey or something with my meals. It's like this every time I eat. I wish I could do low carb so I can lose some weight but I cant because of whatever issue is going on. How does someone like me lose weight with this type of problem?
P.S. I work as a nurses aid, so 4 days of the week i am walking long halls and room to room for 8 hrs. I plan to start trying resistance workout. But any hard workout like cardio etc makes my blood sugar feel low. Help!
It seems I am late to the game, have been diagnosed with type 2 and had been put on Metformin, Insulin, and Ozempic. Having watched what I am eating and now am on only metformin, but now its becoming a battle. And have been getting super tired during the day. I will implement these steps today! Thank you for this info!
I recommend doing chores around the house on the weekend and trying fasting then. I'll have a protein bar and a glass of milk all weekend and it feels amazing. Just accidentally and compared to 3,500 calories a day it was significant
As always thank you Thomas
Awesome awesome info, well done Thomas, you are doing wonderful job . Thank you so much! Please do more of these type of videos for type 1 diabetic kids ... keto, low carb and things that others won't talk about. Great job!!😊😊😊
Hey Thomas, I've been experiencing acid reflux lately because of fasting, and because of that I've not been able to fast for longer hours. Do you have any tips and tricks on how to control this?
I love your content btw! Much love and peace!♥️🙏
Try apple cider vinegar it will balance ur ph levels which affects the valve that allows acid to reach ur throat it also wont diminish ur fasting it will be enhanced.
@@HurakanKondor thank you so much! I've started using it recently, hopefully I'll see the results 😊🙏
@@glamgurl did it work
I am not a quitter but I couldn't go through with the keto diet because it made me feel awful. Then I tried the Agoge diet and I lost so much fat, and most importantly no more cellulite.
What's apoge
I love your brain Thomas DeLauer
Love your hair 😍 and face @jadeluv😊
Thomas, really appreciate your video on improving insulin resistance.. Im dealing with PCOS and Im trying to bulk. Carbs are not helping with insulin and I dont know what I should eat to bulk replacing carbs? thanks for your help.
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Info I get from your channel changed my life! No sugar, fasting, and good sleep hygiene has transformed my health... cholesterol dropped from to 172 down from almost 200 eating keto with IF. All my numbers improved! You’re a rock star with all the science you share. I appreciate all the work you do as a keto evangelist. :-) many thanks.
Not sure the cholesterol numbers drop is such a good thing. But it might depend on your individual physiology. Many/most on Keto see a rise in total cholesterol numbers as well as LDL while seeing improvement in Triglycerides and HDL. With the latter being the most important numbers. But the higher cholesterol are known to be good/okay while doing proper keto.
Right on Vivian, you’re awesome! You’re welcome. I’m happy that the information has made a difference in your life! Thanks for watching!
fanclass0f76 thanks for the insights. My LDL/HDL ratio is at a 1.9, LDL is 106, HDL 56 and triglycerides are at a 66. Silly me, I assumed these were good numbers especially since I’m 50-something. 🙃 I will continue doing further research to see where and how I can improve. I was so excited there was a change, but I guess I should move forward with less excitement and more education. Thanks again, your comment sparked me into action. 👍
One of the most important videos on the subject.
Thomas Delauer, I have a question about healing muscle insulin resistant specifically. I have not been able to see anyone like your or Dr. Berg talking about this. I know all the organs and cells of your body become insulin resistant at different levels. I was generally insulin resistant for probably over 10 years with increasing symptoms of metabolic syndrome. After over a year of the keto/IF lifestyle, I have reversed all my bad labs with my HDL increasing and triglycerides low/normal. I am 50 so have the added complication of perimenopause but my weight has stalled even with IF, Keto, weight training, and once a month of 3 day fasting. I also make sure to get my 100 grams of protein in when I'm not fasting. I know it takes a while to heal insulin resistance. I know I may have to do more 3-5 day fasts each month and of course do more cardio and get to another level in my weight training. I still can't see my muscles through my fat yet and know I have to stay the course and keep increasing everything...but was wondering if it is hard to reverse muscle resistant especially if you are mid age and have had insulin resistance for a decade. I know all can be reversed but does it take some organs, cells a little longer to reverse it? I heard from Megan Ramaz/Dr. Fung that maybe for someone older it could take a 5 or 7 day fast to really activate weight loss and autophagy and probably healing insulin resistance.
@ ColeMckay You described me quite well. I’d love a dialogue with you.
This guy is fucking awesome. So knowledgable, earnest and great at communicating.
and the most important point: lower cortisol. excess cortisol cranks up gluconeogenesis and that pushes glucose in the cells instead of other important nutrients which leads to a shift of electric potential in the cell and make the cells insulin resistant. this is the natural mechanism how cells shut themselves off from nutrients when they are full and to distribute nutrients over all cells in the body. it has to be that way. but of course pushing blood glucose in them all the time leads to a systemic insulin resistance. too high cortisol all the time leads to that.
lower cortisol? ==> there are many ways.
* vitamin c, especially in the morning but also distributed throughout the day
* apsirin 100mg, but only (!) at the evening (there is a study about that to find at pubmed)
* stop doing long duration exercise. limit exercise to 15 min. the shorter the exercise the better
* shift all the keto carbs to breakfast to support the blood glucose to lower cortisol and switch from protein burning to fat burning.
I wish for links. T Y.
Electric potential?? Cite some sources please.
Also what are "keto carbs" ?
I've missed you Thomas - haven't seen your vids in my feed since a real deep intermittent fasting rabbit hole a few years back!
How long should you wait before starting your next meal?
I agree, but, when going thru stressful times, does'nt fasting put more stress on the adrenals?
Yes but how are we gaining weight through stress if were not eating anything? That's like saying stressing out from a workout will make you gain weight.
Always love the analogy you put in videos. It truly helps to understand better. Thanks a lot Thomas! Happy holiday!
I’m insulin resistant and it got frustrating and I’m in my thirties .
Ramadan makes my symptoms disappear every year and that’s how I figured out that food was the sickness.
After ramadan I fast differently, I get my coffee and that triggers my IR so I think it’s better to fast the whole time Islamic fasting no fluids no meals nothing 🙂
From down to sunset . We’ll see if this fixes this condition
What medicine are u taking? I am in 30s hv daibetes
Extremley Helpful video , could you please explain to me something ? , fasting for me is super easy for me even for 24 hours , but in the last 2 hours i get this extreme craving for sugar , and each time i have tried doing omad even with keto i get so much craving to sugar , i always fail with everything in the last hour for the day , i don't know what happens to me , btw can't afford keto treats and alternatives , here where i live in lebanon we have an economic crises , beef grain fed costs 20$ @ 250grams , any advice ? i am prediabetic and i fail with dieting each day espicially in the last hours of the day when fasting
Volume mic sounding period has been low lately Tom... thank you for amazing info always!🥰
Nerds are great wealth of knowledge
Thank You
Thank you so much. So much great info ❤❤
I do OMAD I'm into a three day total fast when I go back to eating I will switch my time to see the effect try eating at 2:00 PM my one meal instead of 6:30 PM I'm doing Carnivore now did a year of Keto.
Sorry, it sent too fast 😑. Thank you so much for all you do. I'm healthier and know how to heal so much in my body, thanks to your videos. Thank you Sir🙏
If you're diabetic or have severe insulin resistance (with semi-diabetic symptoms), then you should follow tips 1 and 2 with caution. Make sure to check blood sugar regularly to correct any sporadic behavior that might be caused by any drastic changes to your regime (such as starting to fast when your body isn't used to it). Consult your doctor and don't follow such advice without preparation. Fasting and skipping a meal can cause a dip in blood sugar leading to hypoglycemia, low bp, fainting etc. until your body adapts to the new regime. Make sure you're prepeared to handle/control your blood sugar when you do this or you will feel like crap in the beginning.
thank you
Thomas thank you for your scientific honesty
Thanks!
Love the videos. I live for this stuff. 3 sizes down 2 to go. Thanks for the motivation. I started IF last year. I love it. I can’t even imagine life without it. I never snack
I appreciate you & support information you share.
Ramdan fasting heals a lot of diseases its really good for the body in general
Excellent! I understood everything. Thank you.
07:00 start there, also AL carnitine, with omega 3 will boost the receptor quality.
Thank you very much t
Thomas, with the fasting and fewer meals, it’s had to get enough fiber. Are fiber pills ok?
Another top-notch/peer reviewed, quality video! You are changing the game, my friend! Keep on providing! #ForwardThinking
Merry Christmas, to you and your family, and to all!
Thank you for this
Very good presentation. Thank you!
Cinnamon -- Should we use Saigon/Vietnamese or Ceylon? There's a debate out there...
Go for Ceylon, as it is a "true" form of cinnamon.
@@ArataTV414 I would tend to agree with that (hence the debate) but of course now there is a bunch of stuff out there about how the ceylon form has other negative effects. I hope Thomas clarifies; if most people out there just grab the cinnamon they bought at the grocery store (or COSTCO or STARBUCKS), it isn't going to do much for blood sugar.. or will it? If one is "better" or is the other no good? I'm using ceylon, but some of the stuff I've read has me questioning it, LOL. Thomas, please weigh in!
albie071 Hence the debate. The Vietnamese/Saigon cinnamon is the type noted for helping type 2 diabetes...insulin resistance and blood sugar - but yes, in large quantities it can cause damage to some people. With the deep dive research that Thomas does, I hope he clarifies which cinnamon he means, or at least clarifies that either one is good. Since the most common form is indeed the Vietnamese cinnamon, I figured he would have called out that one needed to go slightly out of the way to get Ceylon. Starbucks, from what I understand, uses Vietnamese cinnamon. Thomas, please weigh in! healthyy.net/superfoods/what-is-saigon-cinnamon-and-its-health-benefits
Cinnamon - the real stuff or the stuff labeled cinnamon at the store or does it matter?
We get the Ceylon Cinnamon but the "cheap" stuff in the store is usually Cassia
Do you have a video on the impact of fasting for diabetics? For some reason, I feel worse after I fast, my glucose levels are worse after coming out from the fast. What can you do to avoid that and not making diabetics condition worse with fasting.
Brilliant brilliant video. Thank you 🙏🏽
Excellent information for this Holiday Season!! Thanks
Thank you for this informative video!
This is some great info. Thank you
Hello I appreciate your valuable content. How frequent do you recommend eating ginger to reverse IR? Thank you
Does this differ for men and women?
Just subscribed because you deserved it with this info. I've been watching a couple years without sub. Thanks!
I don't understand, i have been prediabetic for yrs but recently i have had incidents of hypothermia, if i dont eat at least every 4 hours. No i have not been eating correctly. I have been thinking of going keto, but I'm afraid let alone fasting.
Great info. Thank you
perfect timing. I'm going through insuline resistance issues right now! what about the carb consumption? how many carbs per day for a 37 yr old male 190lbs/ 18%body fat
Thanks so much Thomas. Big fan of your channel. Facts and insight !!!
Always great info. Thanks
Which type of magnesium do you recommend - citrate, sulfate, other?
Great and encouraging informations 🙏🙏
Excellent excellent excellent advice!