Not at all, lol. I’ve been a “beer nerd” the better part of 2 decades while serving in the military. Never struggled with belly fat or fat at all because of my consistency in the gym. When I met my wife, she was always baffled at my pizza and beer consumption despite my small size (5’7” 165-171lbs and muscular). However, I must admit that staring at 40 in 90 days has pushed me far closer to 171 and above than just barely hitting 160 10 years ago. I went alcohol free and keto for a week and dropped 17 lbs. I’ve never been without abs, but seeing the number difference on the scale and the definition in my obliques made me realize that beer might have to be pushed to a weekend only activity, lol. I’m still ready to let it go entirely, though🤷🏾♂️
Former alcoholic here. The best thing I ever did was stop drinking 8 years ago. It not only impacted my physical health, but my mental health. It's especially hard to stop drinking in Australia where it seems that no social event is complete without alcohol - and any excuse for a drink will do. Here, people are expected to drink. Which is why I'm proud that I've stayed alcohol free for so long now. I don't miss it at all and I feel so much better - physically and mentally. 😃
Been over THIRTY years for me and I still can't believe I was that taken over by it. I will tell anyone that quitting CAN be done as I am proof. Now it seems impossible to even think of gulping more poison. Congrats to you, stargazer, and anyone else who has overcome that path.
Age 42, never had alcohol or cigarettes in my life. I saw it destroy lots of family members in my youth and friends as I aged. Prayers for those wanting to be free from these poisons.
The people you do alcohol and cigs with; the only time you have a good time with them is when your paying at a restaurant. If you missed out on that tough lesson; I submit to you - you didn't miss anything good. Congratulations on the good life choices.
And I hope you do realize you missed out on a lot of learning about yourself on the other hand. I hope you have managed to let go of control in some other way and that this fixation with being the most grown up around does not come from something someoneelse made you become.
It's smart and self-protective to avoid destructive substances. A person doesn't miss out on an opportunity for growth and learning, by opting out of self-harm in the first place. That would be like saying a law-abiding person missed out on growth and learning they would have gotten if they had been a criminal and then reformed... sheer lunacy.
@@stickfeeling That's what you call excessive drinking. Why would you want to drink that much and destroy your body especially at 43? At the same age, I like a drink but I'm conscious about my health and want to be in good health for my kids and not have kidney failure by 50.
It will get easier to live without alcohol with each passing week. Since being alcohol-free allows you considerably more flexibility to think and be open-minded, even though alcohol makes you joyful, the natural pleasure increases exponentially. and for a person, that is the greatest joy! continue on, my friend.
i drink light beer almost daily and i still lose weight including belly fat while doing keto. i don't know what DR berg is talking about. maybe it's just the individual i don't really know but im proof so you can't refute me. i believe it's HOW MUCH you drink. i drink about on averge 3 cans of light beer like Coors light or Modelo Oro a week. as for wine i drink it occasionally but in very small proportions. im still losing weight INCLUDING belly fat. my stomach is almost flat. i went from 195lbs to currently 172lbs in just 2-3months!!! KETO does work but i also drink light beer so not sure what Dr berg is talking about
@@badboy-gn8futhat amount of alcohol consumption results in definable brain shrinkage, raises blood pressure immediately, decreases testosterone, an agent for cancers. More and more studies show their are not any benefits, just detriments of consuming alcohol. It’s a poison, play safely with the body you were given.
Well, I was born in Italy in a farm family. My parents produced their own wine and enjoy it till the last day of their life (both well over 90 years old). Moderation, life-style, healthy diet, and low stress rate make the real difference. I have never seen my parents carrying any sign of overgrown belly. However, I yet wish to thank you for your extremely helpful videos that I and will certainly keep watching.
Yes, exactly, moderation ; a little red wine is good for the body. I can also attest to what you say about family shape. The Mediterranean diet, even an impoverished one as my Italian great grandmother had, is probably better than what most people eat today here in UK. In Italy, everything fresh, locally sourced , making own breads & pasta, fish treated as rare delicacy. Love the open markets they have. So glad I met my great Nonna back in 1975 ~ she was 101years old then & lived to be 103. Bless her 🙏🏻 Even though I don't drink alcohol, have muesli/fruit breakfast & 1 meal a day, I'm starting to have the "middle problem" the Doctor talks of. I feel I'm letting the family side down! Wish I lived in Italy now, I found it so inspiring ; the Sunshine & relaxed way of life, less stress & good old fashioned family values. My heart is still there. Best wishes 🙂
I think the key phrase in your post is “they produced their own wine”. My mother used to make her own wine and it was wonderful. What they call wine sold here is a chemical brew mass produced. Same with beer and the food.
Exactly. No one ever speaks about the serotonin that a glass of wine will give you that is so good for your body and mind. I’m French currently living in the UK and used to live in the USA. The worst diet/life style is the American one, even when shopping in healthy supermarkets (Whole Foods) and cooking from scratch. There’s sugar added to everything and portions are bigger, including in a Mars bar.
Most likely because they have healthy livers to begin with. It is when the liver isn't functioning optimally, that it will convert the alcohol to fat storage.
I have been an alcoholic for about 12 years, and recently stopped. Still fighting cravings, and came across this video at the perfect time. A great reminder why I needed to stop and STAY stopped.
This is spot on. A few years back, my wife tried to go Keto and could not lose weight. I told her it had to be all the wine she was drinking. Fast forward to today, she quit drinking cold turkey a year ago and recently tried Keto again. In 2.5 months, she's down 20 pounds. None of this surprises me. Berg has it right.
@@juliatugyi8285 Probably because you eat too much and don't get enough exercise. Even if you eat clean foods, you'll still be fat if you eat too much of it and don't burn it off through activity. Alcohol and carbs just exacerbate things.
My only complaint with losing all this weight, and getting toned is the money I've spent on a whole new wardrobe. 36 waist to 32/31. Fitted button downs, new shoes, etc. Walking on air is empowering. Thank you, DR.
Best thing I've ever done was quit drinking. I was a heavy drinker for about 15 years, (about 20oz of whisky EVERY evening, 7 days per week) had my last drink in November last year, so far down 50lbs, which is great, but the real benefit I'm finding is my mental clarity, and how I can deal with stressful situations. I no longer drink to deal with the stress in my life, I deal with the stress head on, fix the stressful situation and move on. Sleeping throughout the night without getting the shakes in the middle of the night is amazing!!!! Honestly, my only regret in quitting drinking, is that I didn't quit years ago, I really wonder where I'd be now if I did quit earlier. I don't miss drinking at all!!!
As a 68-year-old female, there are not enough happy face emojis to express my joy of being alcohol-free. I still have a pouch in my belly but no joint inflammation and my brain is so clear. Best thing I EVER did - mentally, physically and spiritually.
It will get easier to live without alcohol with each passing week. Since being alcohol-free allows you considerably more flexibility to think and be open-minded, even though alcohol makes you joyful, the natural pleasure increases exponentially. and for a person, that is the greatest joy! continue on, my friend.
Dr.Berg I really want to thank you, you literally changed my life. I lost 120lbs (55kg) in the past year following all your advices on fasting and keto diet. Now is time to build muscles and get stronger. Thanks again!
I've had a fat stomach and love handles all my life. I don't drink alcohol, milk or sugar sodas. I'm 50 years old, 6'-1" and 290. I lifted for power and strength most of my life until I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Now I'm more flab than firm. I call it sturdy fat instead of sloppy fat, HAHA. I started keto about a month ago, so wish me luck.
Yes! Quitting alcohol has been one of the biggest factors in my body transformation. Not to mention my marriage, relationship with my kids and relationships with other people has become 100% better!
Nearly 8 months completely clean and sober. The most detrimental effect that alcohol had on me was that it made me complacent. Out of that complacency came lethargy, bad diet, and procrastination. Those three things combined kept me from getting under 200lbs. I'm now at a fairly lean 175lbs with little to no diet effort and consistently outside cycling and doing stuff.
@Everyone. If you don’t drink alcohol, it’s not just alcohol which keeps the belly fat on. Your body adapts to your diet or an intermittent fasting regime, etc. The answer is to do carb cycling and vary your eating schedule and yes, exercise (HIIT and weight lifting will provide the best benefits).
At 66, I stopped smoking. At 67, I started intermittent fasting and eating better to lose some weight. At 68, I have stopped drinking (probably should have done that 2nd). One day it just hit me that for someone who is obese with mild emphysema, intermittent gout (using Mitigare for flare ups), colitis (using Stelara injections every 8 weeks), and sleep apnea (using Bi-Pap for 8 years), I wasn't doing my part. (Talk about a light bulb going off!) If I wanted to enjoy what years I had left as happy and healthy as I could be, rather than in pain, disease, at Doctor's offices or the hospital, I needed to do my part! I needed to cut out the smoking, drinking and eat better. And any time I am tempted to regress, I think of this. I don't know where the strength is coming from except, I've been praying a lot for help with these three issues. In any event, "someone" is helping me. I may not be able to reverse all the wear and tear on my body and my conditions, but I continue to feel healthier. To better health, one step at a time.
Drank for 25 yrs and stopped about 7 months ago. I couldve never dreamed of how great I feel now. Im getting fitter by the month and Im so happy it hurts! No anxiety and depression, just all gone. All of my relationships have become so much better. Its the best thing you will ever do for yourself. I started with taking just one night off and the results were so great I kept going
@@hitnag keep going and keep trying. Commit one day at a time. Im closing in on two years in Dec. Im down 35-40 lbs now. Im grateful everyday for quitting
My friend, a police officer who owned a bar, gave up alcohol for lent and lost 22 lbs during those four weeks, so he decided to go a bit further. Six months later, he had lost over 50 lbs. He was one to eat healthy and go to the gym often, was very strong, but overweight and he drank a couple of beers every day. Hearing his story helped me to see that any alcohol was likely to be a problem when trying to lose weight. I gave up my red wine at night, and lost 18 lbs in less than 2 months. Game changer!
Hey Dr Berg! 40lbs down! I’m still in disbelief! I quit sugar instantly after listening to your videos. No more depression! I don’t drink alcohol at all. Thank God I don’t have that addiction!
Good job. Keep up the good work. Would you like to share your Keto/ IF success story on my website? I'd be happy to see your story there. Feel free to upload your story here: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story
@@Drberg Dr Berg, this was so informative! A great aspect to understand WHY people in ancient times drank alcohol was because alcohol kills germs & bugs! They didn't have water filtration & delivery like we do today! Thanks so much!
My friend Said to me one day When I make cookies, cakes, tarts something with sugar my kids are restless more aggressive, negative depressive they fight more that Day and other day I observed manygtimes The same thing happened
I quit drinking alcohol about 3 and a half years ago. Lockdown enabled me to tackle the first stretch without social pressure, which I felt lucky about at the time. Really the best decision I’ve ever made and I don’t look back. My skin improved, my weight improved, my mental health improved and so did my general approach and feeling towards life and those around me. Recommend it as a life choice for anyone and everyone
Good for you my man. You're not kidding about the skin thing too. You don't realize how it affects your skin, hair, and even eyes, until you stop for a couple weeks.
This information is Truth. I am 7 months sober 🥳, I quit alcohol and diet sodas, then a couple months later started limiting carbs, cut out added sugar, then started intermittent fasting (16:8). I have lost 14 lbs. so far. I think my loss has been gradual because I drank for so many years. Quitting alcohol has been one of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made. Alcohol only temporarily helps with anxiety, it makes it worse in the long run. ☮️ Peace be with you all ❤
My husband used to be a big drinker, but now rarely drinks after I explained that the body sees alcohol as a poison. I've known alcoholics who looked 60 when they were 40, even without the belly. If it's doing that on the outside, imagine what it's doing on the inside.
I've tried everything for over 2 yrs to lose weight. I'm overweight and in my mid 50's with a lot of belly fat. I started intermittent fasting 1 year ago and lost 10lbs within the 1st 6 months then l plateaued and started gaining again. After watching this video, I realized that of all the things I tried, I did not give up my occasional glass of wine a few days a week. My belly area is just so difficult to shrink and my double chin drives me crazy. My diet is healthy, i am very active, i walk a lot but my weight just does not go down. I decided to just stick with intermittent fasting because it is my last hope. I will stop drinking completely now and see if it makes a change. Thank you.
I always thought I was being kind to my liver by not drinking and doing drugs. I was actually doing enough damage with the sugar and carbs. Thankfully now I’ve changed my ways. Thanks Dr. Berg!
From my personal experience, this fact is IRREFUTABLE. No matter how I gained weight on my body sometimes, I always had a washboard flat stomach -- permanently. I was known for my flat stomach....until, at 37 years old, I started drinking alcohol. I gained 25kg in two years and for the first time in my life, I had a lower belly problem. Last year, I dropped 16 kg in 6 months because I stopped drinking. So many health channels discuss everything under the sun, but they never touch on the devastating effects of alcohol. It is some kind of enigmatic phantom that nobody wants to blame, because most people love a drink or two.
You do know how big the alcohol industry is? The losses from this video might get some companies bankrupt within a year. And sure, it's so much fun (and easy) drinking.
Thank you so much for all that you do to get us all healthy. I was one of those heavy drinkers, for many years, and developed NAFLD. I started Keto, and had some success. I lost some weight, my BP went down, and my sugar went down. Through this, I was still drinking, in moderation. Once I stopped drinking altogether, now I am noticing subtle changes. My fasting sugars still run about 105-110, but I know it takes time. Today marks 179 days of sobriety, and I am still committed to getting healthy, and staying sober. Thanks for the help!❤
Congratulations!!! I found Dr Berg when my fasting glucose was 148 in January of this year. I got to 5.8 A1C in 16 weeks from that starting point. Who knew?
One of the many perks for me after I stopped drinking was being able to get back into church on Sunday morning because before I was to hungover from Sat nights. I'll never go back.
I thought i needed this with the title but nope. I do not consume alcohol!! I think for me, it is stress, always pushing myself. Good luck everyone, and thank you, Dr. Berg!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Well if it’s alcohol neither of us drink wine, but that still leaves us with our bellies 😂 we don’t have sugar or carbs, we don’t drink sodas either, so what next do you suggest, please.
My niece (37) died two weeks ago from her alcoholism. The thing is none of us knew she was an alcoholic. She was extremely high functioning and she was what seemed addicted to exercising. She was very fit. 100 lbs on her 5'4 frame. She never seemed tired and never missed work. Hiked everyday too before work. Then in a blink of an eye she was 20 lbs heavier. It happened so fast. She died from heart failure. The doctor said she was in liver failure but refused help. There was no jaundice. Not even on the day of her death which was like everyday for her, she was up, got herself ready, fixed her hair applied her makeup, did her hike, went to work, came home did her evening workout,. sat down and died. How is that possible??? The only thing that changed quickly was the weight gain.The doctor told her she needed to stop cold turkey, she was on her third day cold turkey. I think this is what killed her. From what I've heard a long time full blown alcoholic cannot go cold turkey. How I wished she'd reached out to me. How I wish I'd known. She was like my daughter. she even called me momma. I rarely ever saw her drinking and when she did, in front of me it was never excessive. As a person who has never touched any kind of alcohol when I see people drinking I pay attention, because I'm usually wondering what do they get out of it. My dad was a drunkard. A very violent one. I'm having a hard time with her loss and I wonder how was I so blind.
So sorry for your loss. Sad to say, that Dr. was wrong in telling an alcoholic to quit cold turkey. This is also how Jerry Garcia passed. It's necessary to slowly detox when the body is overloaded with toxins...May your family find peace in this time. 🙏
When you are an alcoholic, you never stop cold turkey, as it can cause seizures and kill you. Always detox in a hospital!!! They can do things to help you and detox safely.
Sorry to hear that. Two people I personally know died from too much alcohol: my uncle (at 64) and a neighbor (53). They lived normal live to outsiders. No aggressions, no social distancing. My uncle went to the doctor because of a hurting stomach and the doctor told him his liver was failing and he would die in few weeks latest. He went to a store bought several bottles hard alcohol and drank for a last time. That was a month ago.
I quit drinking years ago, and the sugar cravings skyrocketed like crazy and never stopped. AND sugar is so much more commonplace, accepted, and forced on you at every opportunity -- especially in America, and especially in the South. So sugar, carbs, and alcohol are basically ugly step-triplets that could (in theory) be enjoyed in extreme moderation but will actually ruin your life.
Question,... if your in the Gym, you stopped all the above mentioned intake products especially alcohol, and your working out, what kond of fat do you burn, during that process? Thanks fir answering. Have a blessed day. Keep good and healthy. ❤
Alcohol also has negative effects on other parts of the body, including: • The brain • The endocrine system • The gut microbiome • The heart • Estrogen production in men (increases estrogen and decreases testosterone) Thank you Dr Berg!
I’ve cut nearly all carbs and sugar. Stopped alcohol. I’m eating eggs, meat and some vegetables . Not feeling desperate for food. Lost 6 kg / 13 lbs in the past 3 weeks.
Dr. Berg, this video is spot on! I have insulin resistance, fatty liver and a high BMI. I've been losing weight, and recently reached a plateau. Over the past few months, I noticed that after every weekend, I showed a 7-10 Lb. weight gain that took all week to get rid of. I go out with friends every weekend, and we have drinks with supper. After watching this video, I know why this is happening. I didn't drink last weekend, and noticed that I didn't gain the 7-10 Lbs. I actually started to see my scale move the other way. Because of this video, it all makes sense. Thank you again!
... as though retaining 10 pounds of water is perfectly healthy? As though recognizing the factor that's causing the water retention and getting rid of it, isn't something to celebrate?
@@curiouscat3384 I'll explain it for you, the extra weight they gain over the weekend will be water, if i have a lapse and eat carbs its usually over the weekend, i can put 5/7 lbs on easily. That is water, takes about 3 days for it to go
@@curiouscat3384 ffs is it really too complicated for you to understand. They put weight on, its water NOT fat , it then goes. If you cant understand that get an adult to explain it to you, its not me insulting them its explaining what happens.
I took my first drink in almost 5 years of no drinking. Coworker invited me out and I saw him as a potential friend. I met his friends and got pressured into drinking. I gave in trying not to be the lame dude, the buzzkill, the quiet one. Alcohol loosens me up but i dont want to rely on it. I gotta just have some better boundaries or just avoid those envinonments where i could easily get influenced
8 months sober here, it's hard to adjust but is possible! Alcohol is poison, pure and simple. glad to see your message is getting out there, I used to just ignore it before but no more. Many thanks (and congrats to everyone who's already sober or fighting to get there) - Keep at it x
Well done my brother. All the way from London, United Kingdom. I've just passed 4 months. Wish I never touched the stuff but we can only look forward. I don't miss it at all and I'm starting to remember what it was like when I never drank also in my 20s! Almost a year for you now.
I was on the verge of turning into Type 2 Diabetic. Started intermittent fasting, stopped alcohol, turned vegan...your videos and wisdom are the greatest motivation. I lost 10 Kgs of weight in 3 months. No digestive issues, No BP, Diabetic free NOW. Thank you Dr. Eric.
Why would you want to be a vegan? That's just asking for health problems down the road. You're missing out on tons of essential nutrients. Carnivore is your best bet for dealing with diabetes and keeping weight off
@baconcraving3259 Obviously not if he got rid of his diabetes by being vegan. Let's not forget how much crap they put into meat as well. Fruits and vegetables are the main sources of nutrients vs. bacon
I'm not Dr. Berg, but as a prior vegan, can tell you that for ME, it just didn't work and I actually damaged my liver extensively because of it. (Ended up with NASH) I've never felt as good as I do now on Ketovore/Carnivore, and I'm losing weight and healing! If you're vegan for moral reasons, I understand, but if you're vegan for health, I want to encourage you to continue to watch Dr. Berg's videos as he goes into why Veganism is NOT healthy. I wish you the best in your health journey!
When you gave the warning about potentially clicking off the video, my immediate reaction was to tune in even fuller than I was already. I'm on your side lol.
I was able to lose a lot of weight on keto while drinking on the weekends , but when I completely stopped drinking, I got under 10 % body fat and my waist is only 32.5 inches. I m leanest I’ve ever been. I very much agree with Dr. Berg alcohol is a major road block to weight loss.
I’m totally fine. I drink pretty much every 2 days and I’m fine. I’m in good shape. If you think quitting is the best choice for you, do it. If this helps you achieve your goal, do it. Live your life, as long as you’re happy. That’s all that matters! Cheers everybody 🥂
I drink maybe a few ounces of whiskey on a Friday occasionally. I’m in great shape as well. I think this vid is geared towards daily or almost daily drinkers Id imagine
I've drank almost every day for 16 years now.. I'm a pretty slim woman, but the only place I really get chubby is my belly and under my chin... trying hard to stop drinking again recently. Living in Vegas is tough, alcohol here is 24/7 and very widely accepted socially here. People drink on the streets and on city buses even.. its not uncommon to see. It's so easy to obtain, it's also 2$ or less for a beer, obtainable for even the poorest people. All my friends drink too.. not good!!! I want to try AA.. so far I have 10 days sober and I feel GREAT! Gonna try to go as long as I can, guys! This is motivation as well! Great video thanks Dr Berg! 🙂😊
As a physician of almost 40 years, you are partly correct here. Those that have a NAFL or MFL is a different fat than subcutaneous fat. Most people today have obese belly fat from long term carb and sugar in the diet. The strict keto diet or carnivore diet will help reduce this organ fat and recover the NAFL. If they are drinking ANY alcohol they are not doing keto. It is also important for them to fast 12 hours per day which includes sleep time.
Would really love a video explaining this advice. It really seems to be a game changer for people that can't get rid of that fat even though they don't drink alcohol.
Thank you for speaking up about "belly fat". There are the two kinds going on and the video wasn't explicit on which kind he was referencing. And for example, he may be describing visceral fat while the animation is showing subcutaneous fat. Drives me crazy!
I haven’t drank alcohol since I started my personalized diet plan 5 months ago, I’ve lost almost 40lbs. Gone from 205 to 165 and I’m still losing weight, gaining muscle, and increasing the amount of food I’ve been eating incrementally as of late.
@@Paretozen *Dr. Eric Berg did do something for @lmocerino8935 and for many people who visit his TH-cam Channel. He provided facts, inspiration, and motivation! Yes, words can actually inspire and motivate someone to "do something" such as change their lifestyle.*
He's right. In social setting it's exhausting to hear people say: "Come on, have one!". I haven't had a drink in over 2 years so I've decided to not attend most parties that I get invited to.
I was a fit guy who drank a bit too much beer. I then decided I’d had enough and dropped the drinking. I didn’t do any more training than I already was yet dropped 20 pounds over six months. The result in terms of belly fat loss was amazing. I have a flatter stomach in my late forties than I had for years despite training regularly. It was a very noticeable transformation.
I stopped eating rice and bread and now only eat chicken, beef, fruits, and vegetables. As a result, my round belly fat disappeared, going from 90 to 75 in less than two months. Additionally, I engage in simple 30-minute exercises every other day.
💯 my problem. Social drinking with my husband is what kills me. He loves to drink and I tag along and it’s so awkward asking for water or a pop. Everyone thinks I’m pregnant or brings up WHY aren’t you drinking. Ugh. I’ve been lowering my alcohol intake and have lost nearly 20lbs. Would like to eliminate it almost complete 🎉
Make up some excuse like tolerance problems… or a 90 day challenge. I would do kombucha but the residual sugar in the commercial products is still excessive. Been making my own ‘sprite’ with just club soda and fresh squeezed lemon and lime
Just say "no thanks I can't drink" then make up a excuse like "I'm on a health journey" or I can't "I'm on medication my dr says I can't". Often at parties I drink water with lemon and people think it's vodka ! Now days most people don't care too much. I actually think it's rude people ask why you're not drinking
The moment he mentioned wine I clicked the like button. I made a lot of sacrifices in regards to what I eat and when I eat, started intermittend fasting 2 years ago, etc... The last thing I need to do is stop drinking wine! It's good to hear it from someone else, especially someone who really knows what he's talking about. Thx, Doc!
Wow, this is a surprise and luckily I don't drink wine or much alcohol. I've lost 24kg's to reach my target weight in under 5 months and very happy with my weight and health.
Thank you so much for mentioning vitamin B1. I stopped drinking months ago but still suffered with insomnia. Taking a B1 pill at bedtime has made the difference. I had never heard of this before so thank you!
I never intended to ditch alcohol but it just happened after a few years on keto 😂 the funny part that here in Mediterranean a good wine is considered a part of life so I thought that social gatherings would be a problem… it turns out nobody cares what you drink as long as everyone is happy and enjoying themselves
ALL THAT IS A LIE I SEE THESE FAT MEDITERRANEAN FOLKS BIG LEGS STOMACH!. THE FACTS ARE THESE ARE NAMES THAT NEVER EXITED THEY ARE BABYLONIANS, SAUDI ARABIANS, YEMENI. SO ALL THESE FOODS DOES VERY LITTLE WE WILL ALWAYS FIND A DEBATE ON WHAT'S GOOD & NOT
This is me! I eat fairly well and I excersize regularly. I lost 50 pounds but then plateaued and I've been there for the last 3 months. I knew it was the wine and I was drinking a lot. I recently weaned myself off because while I've slimmed down elsewhere, I cannot get rid of this belly so I stopped. Thanks for making this video. I remember the times when I couldn't drink for a month, my stomach started to shrink and I wasn't even working out at those times so the wine is the culprit.
During my weight loss journey about a week ago, I started drinking a few beers and noticed a plateau, but nothing had changed other than the alcohol. After not drinking since Sunday, I've started to burn fat and lose weight again. Thanks for bringing awareness to the science of being healthy!
I think your sample size is way too short to be making conclusions. I would imagine you need a few months of consistent behavior before you can start making conclusions about health and weight loss. Water weight can fluctuate daily/weekly. Good luck to you.
Beer is particularly high in calories. I have no problem losing weight when I switch to vodka soda. Not the most flavourful thing, but it works. It’s only 50 cal to an ounce and there are no carbs in there. You’re right, you won’t lose weight drinking beer. It’s not the alcohol that’s the problem, it’s the calories.
I love my organic kale shake shake. I add nutritional yeast lemon sometimes with a little zest cinnamon sometimes a little vanilla extract coconut oil tbl spoon turmeric nutmeg white pepper ginger fill to the top with distilled water. Oh yeah and a dash of sea salt. This greatly fills me for practically all day and takes away my cravings. Loaded with so needed potassium too. Thank you Dr Berg you first introduced me to the kale shake when I began my healthy keto journey 4 years ago. Now I have all the tools I need. If I get lazy or over confident in what I eat, it's on me. My weight has yet to go over 120 and I'm a 62 5 ft 4 woman. My lowest weight since I began was 92 lbs. To low and I was very weak.
As always, an exceptional video presented with clarity and packed with useful, science based information. I started doing intermittent fasting and keto prior to the COVID pandemic following your guidelines regarding time restricted eating. My diet has always been pretty healthy but I was carrying around more weight than I wanted. I dropped from 209 pounds at 6'1" to 193 in about 6-8 weeks. Looked better, felt much better, slept better, stopped snoring and had to add some new clothes to my wardrobe. I like wine and was a 2 glass with dinner guy almost every night for years. Not abusive in any way, just liked how it complimented food. I decided to experiment with giving up alcohol for a week. That led to 2, then 3, then a month and it's now been 2 years and 6 months. The weight started to shred off after the third week and I now weigh 174 pounds with body fat content at 15% and have been stable without fluctuation. My waist measurement went from 38" to 33" and I can almost see an ab 6 pack if I look really hard! I've not had my testosterone levels checked (it was low when I was last tested years ago, I'm in my early 70's) but I do know my estrogen levels must be much lower because my man boobs disappeared! 👍👍👍 It's interesting to see the reaction when I run into people I haven't seen in a long time. It usually goes something like "you look great, how did you do that?" I'll often send them your Guide to Intermittent Fasting and Keto. Many have taken my lead and have made some really positive changes, including some Type II diabetics who now have normal labs. And you've added quite a few new subscribers as a result. I don't know how you manage to keep adding so much content so frequently, but thank you for doing what you do.
He's so damn right. I started gaining weight and all those weight were my stomach. This is just few months of drinking beer continuously. I'm quitting this second. Thank you.
Great info and videos. I don’t drink and am a gym rat and runner. I found chronic stress experienced in the last year and cortisol to be a problem for weight gain. While I avoid all sugar and eat Whole Foods, no meat; the effects of chronic stress cannot be overlooked. Great video.
Yes. Work, loss of a loved one as well as as health issues or worry can contribute to chronic anxiety. In turn the body never has an opportunity to recover. Higher levels of cortisol as a result can cause weight gain and also inflammation throughout the body. Workouts, running etc as well as eliminating stressors in your environment can be extremely helpful.
@@anaareasfodor No one will ever address that, they are always trying to point to something as being the cause of belly fat, in this case ,alcohol, yet here you are, you dont drink alcohol but you have belly fat?
I quit alcohol, kept my terrible diet and lost 10 pounds in a month and a half. I’ve been sober for 3 and a half months now and the cravings still occasionally pop up, but I feel so much better now. I’m now trying to improve my overall diet.
The issue with alcohol is that you tend to eat more when drinking. And being tipsy let’s you lose a control of how much you eat. I don’t drink and still have belly fat. I have many friends who drink occasionally but very slim. There are so many factors and genetics play role too. Just enjoy life, stay active, eat balanced meals, laugh and sleep! 😅
True, After I stopped drinking for the night I would have bacon and eggs, almost a whole coconut cream pie and 2 litres of buttermilk. But I slept well after LOL.
This is true. I'm reading all these comments and they're nearly all from people who didn't 'drink'. They abused alcohol. I absolutely love sitting in my garden on a summer's evening enjoying a glass of white wine. I can go days or weeks without alcohol and not really miss it and I haven't been drunk since I was in my thirties and I'm 66 now. But I do get fed up with people presenting any alcohol as the epitome of all evils. I've had two brushes with cancer in the past two years and lost my very best friend who collapsed and died in front of me from AAA. It hasn't endowed me with deep wisdom but it's made me look at life in this way. You could die tomorrow from anything. So value life and don't throw it away on crazy things like hard drugs or drinking yourself to death. On the other hand, life is to be actually enjoyed today. It shouldn't be about just enduring it for as long as humanly possible. So I'll enjoy my wine, thanks.
1 year sober after nearly 30 and everything he’s saying in this video is 100% true for me. I quit drinking cold-Turkey and it changed my life in more ways than I could’ve ever imagined! I was already doing IF and KETO and I went to OMAD for about 6 months and a year later I’m running/cycling 150miles per week and I’m down nearly 100lbs. Eff booze. Never again.
Great video. Need to follow this one with one explaining that High Fructose Corn Syrup is even harder for the liver to process than alcohol, without the buzz from alcohol. So, if one doesn't drink alcohol, their fatty liver is probably from the High Fructose Corn Syrup in their soft drinks. Love you Dr Berg. Stay safe and vigilant, some very powerful people hate Truth Tellers.
While watching this video, I was trying to work my way around everything that Dr. Berg kept bringing up to allow myself to keep drinking. Got to the part where he said even if you only drink once every 3 days or so and that was strike 3... It is clear, that my muffin top is not going away without dropping the alcohol habit. Thanks for the great info and advice Dr. Berg!
This is great for people who drink alcohol, but not for those of us who don’t drink at all ever. Yes, we are out there… but who still have plenty of belly fat…
By far this was the one advice that made the largest impact on my life and I'm 50 years old. I tried everything to lose my belly fat. I was on TRT, doing 150 minutes of cardio a week, working out 6 days a week, and I tried the keto and carnivore diet. Once I gave up drinking, I lost all that body fat. I've been sober now for 3 weeks and I'm eating carbs and my midsection is flat. I was drinking three times a week. Sometimes four or five. I read somewhere online that if you drink every other day, your liver will repair. According to this video, it takes 3-4 days for the liver to recover. That means even drinking twice a week will put a kibosh on your diet. As alcoholics, we don't want to admit drinking is the problem. We'll try everything except quitting drinking. I'm telling you, if you have this problem, you have to make a decision. In your 20's, it didn't matter. When you get to your mid-thirty's or older, your body isn't the same. Do you want to drink and have a belly? It's summer, I want to look good!
I really have never understood the appeal of alcohol. I used to drink socially. I hated the taste. And getting drunk always felt like I was intentionally making myself mentally disabled. It makes so much sense when you say our body, specifically our liver, treats alcohol as poison. I recently went on a keto diet and my belly fat came off almost instantly because I no longer drink. Thanks doc!
I'm so glad that I never drank any alcohol growing up in high school or as an adult. I personally hate the thing with every fiber of my being, and that's mostly due to the fact that I HATE how people are while they're under the influence of it. also doesn't help that its one of the most toxic legal drugs out there. I already have my own issues and can have an addictive personality or behavior towards certain things like food , TV, video games , my phone, ect. The last thing I want or need in my life is another thing controlling my life. No thank you ! I've gone this long without it. And I've done fine.
Well that's a bit harsh. Just because you folks don't drink doesn't mean you are not lean. There a myriad of reasons for excessive fat. Dr Berg is pointing out that alcohol has a negative effect on belly fat.
Not an alcoholic, but I recently went to a yoga retreat for a week and there was no alcohol. Pants didn’t fit anymore after 7 days. So I agree with you. I don’t think you need to quit completely, but going a week without seems very effective at losing belly fat.
Obviously you know your body better than anyone else but I would attribute this more to partaking in yoga over cutting down on alcohol. I haven't had a drop of alcohol for 7 months now and was never a big drinker to begin with, but still have belly fat (I'm skinny-fat as well, never been a big guy). I have very little sugar either, and don't eat any refined carbs.
You probably also ate healthier, didn't have your normal stressors to keep your cortisol levels elevated, and holding yoga poses that rely on 'core' stabilizer muscles that depend on triglycerides (aka fat) for fuel. All of that contributed to your weight loss.
I would like to mention after watching your weight loss videos, specifically intermittent fasting, I've been able to shed 40 pounds and maintain a wight between 127-134 and lead a healthier lifestyle that includes calisthenic workouts. Thanks a ton!
I don’t drink alcohol. But I’m stopping the diet sodas. I’ve already quit the low carb energy drinks. Figure worth a shot because I’m working out more lately and I can’t budge the scale. Also, drinking these things could be an easy and fast way to Jack your system up.
I quit diet sodas in December, a habit I’ve had for almost 40 years. Not only do I have more money for real food, but with IF, I’ve been losing about a pound a week and I’m not even exercising. You can do it! 👍🏻
@@TheCJTok Congratulations! Boy do I hear you - except for me it was 40 years drinking regular coke. Quit in January. After university when I picked up the habit and gained weight I thought maybe I should start drinking the diet stuff instead - never could bring myself to do it. I wish I had stopped entirely back then but happy I finally reached the point now where I have absolutely no desire to pick up a can and drink it. The last 5 years were off-again-on-again. Not anymore. For some people it is as addictive as alcohol.
0 calorie sodas are fine if you don’t drink them all the time and definitely not during fasting. I’ve been losing weight consistently every week and I’m down to 12% body fat.
Mid 50’s, lift weights, ruck, hike walk. Eat approx 1 gr of protein for every pound of ideal body weight. Some leafy greens, cut out many sugars, many carbs, bread completely. I do enjoy the odd piece of chocolate, and the odd bottle of “good” red wine. I really don’t drink hard liquor or much beer at all. I feel great and life is good. I stay away from pharmaceuticals I stay away from ultra processed foods and “safe and effective” injections. I have never felt better. Heading northern British Columbia to hunt for 3 weeks. I truly love wild meats. Cheers to all and best of luck in your quest for health. We are all here for that reason!
I stopped drinking after years. I can proudly say i havent had a single drink this year and everything is just better. It is so weird that alcohol is still being pushed by companies and in TV. Cigarettes vanished from TV and it is time to do so with alcohol. Today it is still you that are weird if you are NOT drinking. Anyway sorry for the rant. TLDR stopped drinking, working out and loosing fat succesfully.
It's remarkable how so many programs show their characters constantly drinking. I feel like it must be in the production agreements; negative programming.
I can attest! Started "keto" with lots of wine almost on a daily basis in 2019 - "stress reduction". In October 2021 had a clear mammogram and in August 2022 diagnosed with breast cancer equivalent to stage III, mastectomy and radiation therapy behind me and now on heavy medication till the end of 2024 hoping to get rid of it. Of course, there are many reasons for cancer, but alcohol was the main contributor in my case, killing all organs and systems to produce, apart from other things, huge estrogen levels triggering cancer. And no, there is no "safe" amount of alcohol and the daily glass of wine "with dinner" is not necessary at all. People say that it's difficult not to drink when with other people and to eat healthy, taking care of health preventing cancer and other deadly diseases. No it's not difficult at all! What IS difficult is treating cancer for years, having severe side effects from chemo, radiation therapy and topical and hormonal medications, and hot flashes. Now this is really difficult! Many thanks, Dr. Berg, for this video - most people avoid taking about it and it's a big taboo topic, even though alcohol greatly contributes to development of the most deadly diseases.
Yes, alcohol does cause 8 different cancer. The covid 💉 also causes some cancers. Considering the timing, you should look into it if you were 💉. Wishing you a full recovery 🙏
I quit alcohol (wine) in early May of this year. Mainly because I suspected it was a major trigger to my Rosacea and I was tired of having flares and inflamed skin. I suspected it was my liver not having it any longer. Anyway I noticed that my anxiety and depression was almost non existent. I slept so much better and my skin has 90% cleared up! I also do intermittent fasting. My diet Not quite Keto but I cleaned it up quite a bit, moderate low carb and no processed sugars. I feel great and I have pretty good energy too throughout the day. My gut issues also vanished. The mental clarity is amazing. I am taking no alcohol way of life day by day. We'll see how far I go. Kombucha tea is also a great alternative.
@@Robin6512 just remember all carbohydrate is turned into sugar in the bloodstream so cut the carbs, eat protein and healthy fats at every meal and you will feel satisfied while burning body fat instead of holding on to it because blood sugar causes an insulin response and insulin is a fat storage hormone that when in excess (due to excess carbohydrate consumption) prevents burning body fat for energy.
I’ve been alcohol free for nearly 15 years and its the best thing I ever did!! All you say is true. The alcohol tore apart my gut causing leaky-gut. The damage it causes is so hard to recover from!
Your videos helped me so much in my weight loss journey. I have lost 65 pounds and I'm still going hard. I was 213 pounds and i am 148 now. 52 of which i lost with your recommendation. I would also like to add, i am a 33 year old alcoholic who has been drinking for 13 years and is well educated. I went from lagers, ipas, wine to whiskey. Whiskey is the one i am currently using, i no longer have belly fat and drink. However i personally feel that if i didn't drink my journey would have not taken me 8 months to complete. Now, i have found that with Dr. Bergs research, i was able to experiment with how an alcoholic can drink while following the keto diet. Milk thistle, vitamin B, and diluting the water is my secret, two of which berge had recommended until this video. Yes, dilute with water. I use to use sparkling but it got to expensive. Good day to everyone who also can't stop drinking like me.
Thank you so much, Dr Eric. Another of your videos that I will return to on a regular basis to reinforce my giving up alcohol. I've dieted and worked out in the past, lost weight, got reasonably ripped in the chest, arms and legs, but always puzzled why it had less effect on my belly fat. I realised it was my alcohol intake by accident when I went on a keto diet. I stopped alcohol completely on keto, not because I knew anything about what's in your video, but because I knew if I drank carb free alcohol, I would get the munchies and eat a load of carbs. After a couple of months on keto and without going to the gym (although I enjoy running for 3-4 miles several times a week) I noticed a big reduction in my belly fat. 4 months on keto so far and at the age of 67, my belly fat has as good as vanished. Until your video, I just presumed I would go back to hitting the booze once I reached my preferred weight or when I went on vacation, but that won't happen now. My life with alcohol is over forever. Bless you.
What a great lecture, soft voice, cultured speaker, nice pace, and informative content - as opposed to the mass of semi-literate histrionics out there. Thank you Eric!
Consider taking pregnenolone. Just make sure that it's actual pregnenolone, and that's it's clean (I hear that Health Natura has a good product). Very effective for helping deal with stress.
I can’t help giggling every time you say ‘urb’ Dr. Berg. In England we say Herb. Love it! You are my saviour by the way, 10 kilos down, arthritis practically non existent and not a single diverticulitis flare up since I have been following your advice with Keto and IF. Not to mention my disappeared eye floaters! And I’m only 44…now I feel 24. From the bottom of my heart thank you! 😊
100% agree i work out and a very active 66 year old male. Eat crazy healthy but i drink alot of booze. Cant get rid of upper body fat. Now im going to change!!!
After quitting alcohol for many years I decided I deserved to have alcohol. My weight has ballooned and my inflammation has increased. I’m ready to change my circumstances and be in charge of my life and do what is best for me. ❤thank you for your video.
I need to hear this as I’m just about getting my stomach flatter. I’ve minimised alcohol a lot. During lockdown I was drinking 2 glasses a day or every other day. After my mum’s passing I continued drinking regularly until I began taking an interest in the ketogenic diet. I’ve lost 12 kilos. I now drink vodka with sparkling water 💦 once in long while. I no longer keep alcohol in the house
I am fortunate enough to enjoy alcohol without been addicted to it. I think we all need some little joy in life and make sure you do everything in moderation 😊
Anybody else relieved that Dr. Berg said “Alcohol” instead of “coffee”?! 😅 Love my morning ☕️
Don’t worry,that’s tomorrows drink you won’t be able to have
I woulda preferred giving up the coffee.
Not at all, lol. I’ve been a “beer nerd” the better part of 2 decades while serving in the military. Never struggled with belly fat or fat at all because of my consistency in the gym. When I met my wife, she was always baffled at my pizza and beer consumption despite my small size (5’7” 165-171lbs and muscular). However, I must admit that staring at 40 in 90 days has pushed me far closer to 171 and above than just barely hitting 160 10 years ago. I went alcohol free and keto for a week and dropped 17 lbs. I’ve never been without abs, but seeing the number difference on the scale and the definition in my obliques made me realize that beer might have to be pushed to a weekend only activity, lol. I’m still ready to let it go entirely, though🤷🏾♂️
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Former alcoholic here. The best thing I ever did was stop drinking 8 years ago. It not only impacted my physical health, but my mental health. It's especially hard to stop drinking in Australia where it seems that no social event is complete without alcohol - and any excuse for a drink will do. Here, people are expected to drink. Which is why I'm proud that I've stayed alcohol free for so long now. I don't miss it at all and I feel so much better - physically and mentally. 😃
I remember the olden days of a case of beer a day. Now it's just been replaced with wine that's still empty carbs
Good for you.
STRONG. I admire people like you
Amen ! 8 Years here too. Had it bad, now everything is so much better.
Been over THIRTY years for me and I still can't believe I was that taken over by it. I will tell anyone that quitting CAN be done as I am proof. Now it seems impossible to even think of gulping more poison. Congrats to you, stargazer, and anyone else who has overcome that path.
Age 42, never had alcohol or cigarettes in my life. I saw it destroy lots of family members in my youth and friends as I aged. Prayers for those wanting to be free from these poisons.
The people you do alcohol and cigs with; the only time you have a good time with them is when your paying at a restaurant. If you missed out on that tough lesson; I submit to you - you didn't miss anything good. Congratulations on the good life choices.
And I hope you do realize you missed out on a lot of learning about yourself on the other hand. I hope you have managed to let go of control in some other way and that this fixation with being the most grown up around does not come from something someoneelse made you become.
Moderation my friend
It's smart and self-protective to avoid destructive substances. A person doesn't miss out on an opportunity for growth and learning, by opting out of self-harm in the first place. That would be like saying a law-abiding person missed out on growth and learning they would have gotten if they had been a criminal and then reformed... sheer lunacy.
@@stickfeeling That's what you call excessive drinking. Why would you want to drink that much and destroy your body especially at 43? At the same age, I like a drink but I'm conscious about my health and want to be in good health for my kids and not have kidney failure by 50.
I’m alcohol free for almost 2 weeks. It’s tough but I’m pushing through 😩
It will get easier to live without alcohol with each passing week. Since being alcohol-free allows you considerably more flexibility to think and be open-minded, even though alcohol makes you joyful, the natural pleasure increases exponentially. and for a person, that is the greatest joy! continue on, my friend.
Stay strong. You will success!
where are you from?
I strongly suggest herbal teas, they really helped me
Wow that's amazing!
I found that carb cravings and alcohol cravings are just about identical. Quitting carbs made it so much easier to quit alcohol.
Really ? For someone that never likes alcohol, it's really interesting.
When I was a type 2, I drank to make myself feel better. Diabetes will make feel like crap.
It was very same for me, and I had 6 tall boys a day and I have been off carbs and sugar for almost two months and I don't even think about beer
i drink light beer almost daily and i still lose weight including belly fat while doing keto. i don't know what DR berg is talking about. maybe it's just the individual i don't really know but im proof so you can't refute me. i believe it's HOW MUCH you drink. i drink about on averge 3 cans of light beer like Coors light or Modelo Oro a week. as for wine i drink it occasionally but in very small proportions. im still losing weight INCLUDING belly fat. my stomach is almost flat. i went from 195lbs to currently 172lbs in just 2-3months!!! KETO does work but i also drink light beer so not sure what Dr berg is talking about
@@badboy-gn8futhat amount of alcohol consumption results in definable brain shrinkage, raises blood pressure immediately, decreases testosterone, an agent for cancers. More and more studies show their are not any benefits, just detriments of consuming alcohol. It’s a poison, play safely with the body you were given.
Well, I was born in Italy in a farm family. My parents produced their own wine and enjoy it till the last day of their life (both well over 90 years old). Moderation, life-style, healthy diet, and low stress rate make the real difference. I have never seen my parents carrying any sign of overgrown belly. However, I yet wish to thank you for your extremely helpful videos that I and will certainly keep watching.
Yes, exactly, moderation ; a little red wine is good for the body. I can also attest to what you say about family shape.
The Mediterranean diet, even an impoverished one as my Italian great grandmother had, is probably better than what most people eat today here in UK.
In Italy, everything fresh, locally sourced , making own breads & pasta, fish treated as rare delicacy. Love the open markets they have.
So glad I met my great Nonna back in 1975 ~ she was 101years old then & lived to be 103. Bless her 🙏🏻
Even though I don't drink alcohol, have muesli/fruit breakfast & 1 meal a day, I'm starting to have the "middle problem" the Doctor talks of. I feel I'm letting the family side down!
Wish I lived in Italy now, I found it so inspiring ; the Sunshine & relaxed way of life, less stress & good old fashioned family values.
My heart is still there. Best wishes 🙂
I think the key phrase in your post is “they produced their own wine”. My mother used to make her own wine and it was wonderful. What they call wine sold here is a chemical brew mass produced. Same with beer and the food.
Exactly. No one ever speaks about the serotonin that a glass of wine will give you that is so good for your body and mind.
I’m French currently living in the UK and used to live in the USA. The worst diet/life style is the American one, even when shopping in healthy supermarkets (Whole Foods) and cooking from scratch. There’s sugar added to everything and portions are bigger, including in a Mars bar.
Most likely because they have healthy livers to begin with. It is when the liver isn't functioning optimally, that it will convert the alcohol to fat storage.
@@suzycat2026if a little is good, more must be even better 🤣 Yes? please say yes 😂 just kidding of course
I have been an alcoholic for about 12 years, and recently stopped. Still fighting cravings, and came across this video at the perfect time. A great reminder why I needed to stop and STAY stopped.
Good for you!!! Sending you good vibes ❤️
Strong. Respect! keep going!
You got this 💪
That’s amazing! Your body must be thanking you. More resolve to you. 👍🏽
Prayers for you to stop.
good for you. 16 sober years here, still alive. 16 years of finally enjoying life and everything is not everybody elses fault any more. 😊
6 years in sobriety for me the best decision I ever made.
This is spot on. A few years back, my wife tried to go Keto and could not lose weight. I told her it had to be all the wine she was drinking. Fast forward to today, she quit drinking cold turkey a year ago and recently tried Keto again. In 2.5 months, she's down 20 pounds.
None of this surprises me. Berg has it right.
I don't drink any alcohol and I still have a big tire around my waist
@@juliatugyi8285 do you have estrogen dominance or thyroid disorder?
I stopped glass night wine 2 months ago.
No changes in weight at all
@@juliatugyi8285 Probably because you eat too much and don't get enough exercise. Even if you eat clean foods, you'll still be fat if you eat too much of it and don't burn it off through activity. Alcohol and carbs just exacerbate things.
I lost 30 lbs and drank lots of tequila. 🤷🏽♀️
My only complaint with losing all this weight, and getting toned is the money I've spent on a whole new wardrobe. 36 waist to 32/31. Fitted button downs, new shoes, etc. Walking on air is empowering. Thank you, DR.
Ive saved all my clothes from being skinny. I hope to fit in them again!
Best thing I've ever done was quit drinking. I was a heavy drinker for about 15 years, (about 20oz of whisky EVERY evening, 7 days per week) had my last drink in November last year, so far down 50lbs, which is great, but the real benefit I'm finding is my mental clarity, and how I can deal with stressful situations. I no longer drink to deal with the stress in my life, I deal with the stress head on, fix the stressful situation and move on. Sleeping throughout the night without getting the shakes in the middle of the night is amazing!!!! Honestly, my only regret in quitting drinking, is that I didn't quit years ago, I really wonder where I'd be now if I did quit earlier. I don't miss drinking at all!!!
Wow, thats a lot. Congrats
20oz of whisky EVERY evening ???????
0,6 liter ?????
Congratulations!
Congratulations.
That’s awesome 👏🏼 Continued great health!
40 days free today. Today was especially hard for some reason. Came across this video at just the right time. Thank you. I hope this gets easier
As a 68-year-old female, there are not enough happy face emojis to express my joy of being alcohol-free. I still have a pouch in my belly but no joint inflammation and my brain is so clear. Best thing I EVER did - mentally, physically and spiritually.
@murielleleblanc4377 I have thyroid disease,take antodepressants,I am alcohol free over 17 yrs yes I am a senior
@murielleleblanc4377 yes,as saved my life,taught me to live better
It will get easier to live without alcohol with each passing week. Since being alcohol-free allows you considerably more flexibility to think and be open-minded, even though alcohol makes you joyful, the natural pleasure increases exponentially. and for a person, that is the greatest joy! continue on, my friend.
52 days sober today. Thank you Dr.Berg, videos like these keep me on track!
Wonderful! Keep up the good work!
Congratulations 🎉
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Well done bud ❤ re Ad your comment from Scotland 🏴
Wow the doc congratulated you 😅
Dr.Berg I really want to thank you, you literally changed my life. I lost 120lbs (55kg) in the past year following all your advices on fasting and keto diet. Now is time to build muscles and get stronger. Thanks again!
Congratulations!! 👏
Wow Congrats 👏 🎉❤
Kudos to you! Great job!
Congratulations! 👏👏👏
welldone!!
Prayers for continued success to people who stopped drinking and prayers to the families that lost loved ones due to alcohol.
I've had a fat stomach and love handles all my life. I don't drink alcohol, milk or sugar sodas. I'm 50 years old, 6'-1" and 290. I lifted for power and strength most of my life until I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Now I'm more flab than firm. I call it sturdy fat instead of sloppy fat, HAHA. I started keto about a month ago, so wish me luck.
If you find the trick, let us know.
Good luck dear! I'm sure you will do well and feel better 💗
@@rainicascadia5514 thank you
@@marshaperry5178 certainly will.
Yes! Quitting alcohol has been one of the biggest factors in my body transformation. Not to mention my marriage, relationship with my kids and relationships with other people has become 100% better!
Nearly 8 months completely clean and sober. The most detrimental effect that alcohol had on me was that it made me complacent. Out of that complacency came lethargy, bad diet, and procrastination. Those three things combined kept me from getting under 200lbs. I'm now at a fairly lean 175lbs with little to no diet effort and consistently outside cycling and doing stuff.
Probably the same with heroin or cigarettes on the complacency or procrastination.
@@ouivalerie I smoked for many years, it never made me lazy. Taking opioids will definitely make you complacent.
Good for you! Trust me it gets easier! Sober 2 years.
@Everyone. If you don’t drink alcohol, it’s not just alcohol which keeps the belly fat on. Your body adapts to your diet or an intermittent fasting regime, etc. The answer is to do carb cycling and vary your eating schedule and yes, exercise (HIIT and weight lifting will provide the best benefits).
Eating is the same. All of it is reaching for energy or in the downer drugs too much energy.
At 66, I stopped smoking. At 67, I started intermittent fasting and eating better to lose some weight. At 68, I have stopped drinking (probably should have done that 2nd). One day it just hit me that for someone who is obese with mild emphysema, intermittent gout (using Mitigare for flare ups), colitis (using Stelara injections every 8 weeks), and sleep apnea (using Bi-Pap for 8 years), I wasn't doing my part. (Talk about a light bulb going off!) If I wanted to enjoy what years I had left as happy and healthy as I could be, rather than in pain, disease, at Doctor's offices or the hospital, I needed to do my part! I needed to cut out the smoking, drinking and eat better. And any time I am tempted to regress, I think of this. I don't know where the strength is coming from except, I've been praying a lot for help with these three issues. In any event, "someone" is helping me. I may not be able to reverse all the wear and tear on my body and my conditions, but I continue to feel healthier. To better health, one step at a time.
That's massive dude! Congrats!
Good on your mate keep it up and do some travel mate go to Australia New Zealand you still young and fit
That "someone " is God in the form of the Holy Spirit, I prayed the same and He us giving me strength too❤
Drank for 25 yrs and stopped about 7 months ago. I couldve never dreamed of how great I feel now. Im getting fitter by the month and Im so happy it hurts! No anxiety and depression, just all gone. All of my relationships have become so much better. Its the best thing you will ever do for yourself. I started with taking just one night off and the results were so great I kept going
And you know what!, it gets better & better; 4 years sober here :)
Awesome
Excellent. I am also trying after 33 years
@@hitnag keep going and keep trying. Commit one day at a time. Im closing in on two years in Dec. Im down 35-40 lbs now. Im grateful everyday for quitting
My friend, a police officer who owned a bar, gave up alcohol for lent and lost 22 lbs during those four weeks, so he decided to go a bit further. Six months later, he had lost over 50 lbs. He was one to eat healthy and go to the gym often, was very strong, but overweight and he drank a couple of beers every day. Hearing his story helped me to see that any alcohol was likely to be a problem when trying to lose weight. I gave up my red wine at night, and lost 18 lbs in less than 2 months. Game changer!
Did he close-down the Bar?😂
Hey Dr Berg! 40lbs down! I’m still in disbelief! I quit sugar instantly after listening to your videos. No more depression! I don’t drink alcohol at all. Thank God I don’t have that addiction!
Awesome news! Congratulations!
Good job. Keep up the good work. Would you like to share your Keto/ IF success story on my website? I'd be happy to see your story there. Feel free to upload your story here: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story
@@Drberg Dr Berg, this was so informative! A great aspect to understand WHY people in ancient times drank alcohol was because alcohol kills germs & bugs! They didn't have water filtration & delivery like we do today! Thanks so much!
My friend Said to me one day When I make cookies, cakes, tarts something with sugar my kids are restless more aggressive, negative depressive they fight more that Day and other day I observed manygtimes The same thing happened
@@polmken wow!
I quit drinking alcohol about 3 and a half years ago. Lockdown enabled me to tackle the first stretch without social pressure, which I felt lucky about at the time. Really the best decision I’ve ever made and I don’t look back. My skin improved, my weight improved, my mental health improved and so did my general approach and feeling towards life and those around me. Recommend it as a life choice for anyone and everyone
Good for you my man. You're not kidding about the skin thing too. You don't realize how it affects your skin, hair, and even eyes, until you stop for a couple weeks.
keep going 👍
Well done you!!!
This information is Truth. I am 7 months sober 🥳, I quit alcohol and diet sodas, then a couple months later started limiting carbs, cut out added sugar, then started intermittent fasting (16:8). I have lost 14 lbs. so far. I think my loss has been gradual because I drank for so many years. Quitting alcohol has been one of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made. Alcohol only temporarily helps with anxiety, it makes it worse in the long run. ☮️ Peace be with you all ❤
Keep up the good work!!
@@lorygarcia7980 Thank you 😊
My husband used to be a big drinker, but now rarely drinks after I explained that the body sees alcohol as a poison. I've known alcoholics who looked 60 when they were 40, even without the belly. If it's doing that on the outside, imagine what it's doing on the inside.
That’s why I don’t drink as often as I used to. Going on 34 soon and I look and feel like I’m in my early twenties
Good job intervening! I will redouble my efforts to help them.
Ditch alcohol completely and you’ll feel great
I did and I agree. Lost 14kg in 1 year and not only lost weight but my mental health improved massively 😊
Exactly 🙏
I've never drunk alcohol but feel like crap.
@@ellem6050 Start drinking it then.
Easy for you in America you beer sucks
I've tried everything for over 2 yrs to lose weight. I'm overweight and in my mid 50's with a lot of belly fat. I started intermittent fasting 1 year ago and lost 10lbs within the 1st 6 months then l plateaued and started gaining again. After watching this video, I realized that of all the things I tried, I did not give up my occasional glass of wine a few days a week. My belly area is just so difficult to shrink and my double chin drives me crazy. My diet is healthy, i am very active, i walk a lot but my weight just does not go down. I decided to just stick with intermittent fasting because it is my last hope. I will stop drinking completely now and see if it makes a change. Thank you.
I always thought I was being kind to my liver by not drinking and doing drugs. I was actually doing enough damage with the sugar and carbs. Thankfully now I’ve changed my ways. Thanks Dr. Berg!
From my personal experience, this fact is IRREFUTABLE.
No matter how I gained weight on my body sometimes, I always had a washboard flat stomach -- permanently. I was known for my flat stomach....until, at 37 years old, I started drinking alcohol.
I gained 25kg in two years and for the first time in my life, I had a lower belly problem.
Last year, I dropped 16 kg in 6 months because I stopped drinking.
So many health channels discuss everything under the sun, but they never touch on the devastating effects of alcohol. It is some kind of enigmatic phantom that nobody wants to blame, because most people love a drink or two.
You do know how big the alcohol industry is? The losses from this video might get some companies bankrupt within a year. And sure, it's so much fun (and easy) drinking.
Same. Except the stopping part. Don't even consume that much, just super-sensitive to everything. Maybe later...
It’s the calories, dude
Thank you so much for all that you do to get us all healthy. I was one of those heavy drinkers, for many years, and developed NAFLD. I started Keto, and had some success. I lost some weight, my BP went down, and my sugar went down. Through this, I was still drinking, in moderation. Once I stopped drinking altogether, now I am noticing subtle changes. My fasting sugars still run about 105-110, but I know it takes time. Today marks 179 days of sobriety, and I am still committed to getting healthy, and staying sober. Thanks for the help!❤
Congratulations 🎉 on your 179th sobriety ❤
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hope I'll be right behind you. You give me hope!
@@angelavannucci503 it took many years, and many tries to get to this point. I had many failures, believe me. Just don't give up!
Congratulations!!! I found Dr Berg when my fasting glucose was 148 in January of this year. I got to 5.8 A1C in 16 weeks from that starting point. Who knew?
Keep going. Stay encouraged.
One of the many perks for me after I stopped drinking was being able to get back into church on Sunday morning because before I was to hungover from Sat nights. I'll never go back.
That's wonderful
I thought i needed this with the title but nope. I do not consume alcohol!! I think for me, it is stress, always pushing myself. Good luck everyone, and thank you, Dr. Berg!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Same here, I don't drink alcohol either.
@HeleneNutrientsRich oh, I know they do! 😃 Thank you, Helene!
@@EddyWoon 👍 😃
Well if it’s alcohol neither of us drink wine, but that still leaves us with our bellies 😂 we don’t have sugar or carbs, we don’t drink sodas either, so what next do you suggest, please.
Same here I do not drink alcohol or sodas ! Just water or coffee
My niece (37) died two weeks ago from her alcoholism. The thing is none of us knew she was an alcoholic. She was extremely high functioning and she was what seemed addicted to exercising. She was very fit. 100 lbs on her 5'4 frame. She never seemed tired and never missed work. Hiked everyday too before work. Then in a blink of an eye she was 20 lbs heavier. It happened so fast. She died from heart failure. The doctor said she was in liver failure but refused help. There was no jaundice. Not even on the day of her death which was like everyday for her, she was up, got herself ready, fixed her hair applied her makeup, did her hike, went to work, came home did her evening workout,. sat down and died. How is that possible??? The only thing that changed quickly was the weight gain.The doctor told her she needed to stop cold turkey, she was on her third day cold turkey. I think this is what killed her. From what I've heard a long time full blown alcoholic cannot go cold turkey. How I wished she'd reached out to me. How I wish I'd known. She was like my daughter. she even called me momma. I rarely ever saw her drinking and when she did, in front of me it was never excessive. As a person who has never touched any kind of alcohol when I see people drinking I pay attention, because I'm usually wondering what do they get out of it. My dad was a drunkard. A very violent one. I'm having a hard time with her loss and I wonder how was I so blind.
I am so sorry. Prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Sad to say, that Dr. was wrong in telling an alcoholic to quit cold turkey. This is also how Jerry Garcia passed. It's necessary to slowly detox when the body is overloaded with toxins...May your family find peace in this time. 🙏
So heartbreaking. My condolences to you.
When you are an alcoholic, you never stop cold turkey, as it can cause seizures and kill you. Always detox in a hospital!!! They can do things to help you and detox safely.
Sorry to hear that. Two people I personally know died from too much alcohol: my uncle (at 64) and a neighbor (53). They lived normal live to outsiders. No aggressions, no social distancing. My uncle went to the doctor because of a hurting stomach and the doctor told him his liver was failing and he would die in few weeks latest. He went to a store bought several bottles hard alcohol and drank for a last time. That was a month ago.
I quit drinking years ago, and the sugar cravings skyrocketed like crazy and never stopped. AND sugar is so much more commonplace, accepted, and forced on you at every opportunity -- especially in America, and especially in the South.
So sugar, carbs, and alcohol are basically ugly step-triplets that could (in theory) be enjoyed in extreme moderation but will actually ruin your life.
Even 30 gr. of wine ?
Extreme moderation? What the hell does that mean?
@@bobbybeasely6915 Very little.
@@bobbybeasely6915 Moderation that snowboards without a helmet
Question,... if your in the Gym, you stopped all the above mentioned intake products especially alcohol, and your working out, what kond of fat do you burn, during that process? Thanks fir answering. Have a blessed day. Keep good and healthy. ❤
I've had friends tell me that "Having just one drink is not going to hurt you." I'll respond, "It's not going to help me, either. So why bother?"
Alcohol also has negative effects on other parts of the body, including:
• The brain
• The endocrine system
• The gut microbiome
• The heart
• Estrogen production in men (increases estrogen and decreases testosterone)
Thank you Dr Berg!
@@Fatima.ameen3drink grape juice instead...a lot better without alcohol poisoning 😅
@@muhammadnizamuddin2084 bruh u aint gonna get alcohol poisoning from drinking a glass of wine maybe if u drink a few bottles tho
@@frederik666 it begin with a glass, then without you even realize it..end up drinking a lot
@@muhammadnizamuddin2084 One is too many and a thousand is not enough.
thank you fidel
I’ve cut nearly all carbs and sugar. Stopped alcohol. I’m eating eggs, meat and some vegetables . Not feeling desperate for food.
Lost 6 kg / 13 lbs in the past 3 weeks.
I’m on the same diet I add berries in my diet tho I’m down 20 in 3 week! KEEP GOING WE GOT THIS 💪🏽💯
Dr. Berg, this video is spot on! I have insulin resistance, fatty liver and a high BMI. I've been losing weight, and recently reached a plateau. Over the past few months, I noticed that after every weekend, I showed a 7-10 Lb. weight gain that took all week to get rid of.
I go out with friends every weekend, and we have drinks with supper. After watching this video, I know why this is happening. I didn't drink last weekend, and noticed that I didn't gain the 7-10 Lbs. I actually started to see my scale move the other way. Because of this video, it all makes sense. Thank you again!
it was all water not fat
... as though retaining 10 pounds of water is perfectly healthy? As though recognizing the factor that's causing the water retention and getting rid of it, isn't something to celebrate?
@@curiouscat3384 I'll explain it for you, the extra weight they gain over the weekend will be water, if i have a lapse and eat carbs its usually over the weekend, i can put 5/7 lbs on easily. That is water, takes about 3 days for it to go
@@curiouscat3384 ffs is it really too complicated for you to understand. They put weight on, its water NOT fat , it then goes. If you cant understand that get an adult to explain it to you, its not me insulting them its explaining what happens.
I took my first drink in almost 5 years of no drinking. Coworker invited me out and I saw him as a potential friend. I met his friends and got pressured into drinking. I gave in trying not to be the lame dude, the buzzkill, the quiet one. Alcohol loosens me up but i dont want to rely on it. I gotta just have some better boundaries or just avoid those envinonments where i could easily get influenced
8 months sober here, it's hard to adjust but is possible! Alcohol is poison, pure and simple. glad to see your message is getting out there, I used to just ignore it before but no more. Many thanks (and congrats to everyone who's already sober or fighting to get there) - Keep at it x
Keep at it brother
Well I guess it's HARAM in Islam for a reason
@@kayjr9795 Apologies for my ignorance, had to look up what that meant - sound advice in my opinion x
@@TraineeHuman you are good, nothing to apologize for mate we all learn new things everyday
Well done my brother. All the way from London, United Kingdom. I've just passed 4 months. Wish I never touched the stuff but we can only look forward. I don't miss it at all and I'm starting to remember what it was like when I never drank also in my 20s! Almost a year for you now.
I was on the verge of turning into Type 2 Diabetic. Started intermittent fasting, stopped alcohol, turned vegan...your videos and wisdom are the greatest motivation. I lost 10 Kgs of weight in 3 months. No digestive issues, No BP, Diabetic free NOW. Thank you Dr. Eric.
Why would you want to be a vegan? That's just asking for health problems down the road. You're missing out on tons of essential nutrients. Carnivore is your best bet for dealing with diabetes and keeping weight off
I do the similar things, it works, but if u not going full vegan, u can consider keto
@baconcraving3259 Obviously not if he got rid of his diabetes by being vegan. Let's not forget how much crap they put into meat as well. Fruits and vegetables are the main sources of nutrients vs. bacon
I'm not Dr. Berg, but as a prior vegan, can tell you that for ME, it just didn't work and I actually damaged my liver extensively because of it. (Ended up with NASH) I've never felt as good as I do now on Ketovore/Carnivore, and I'm losing weight and healing! If you're vegan for moral reasons, I understand, but if you're vegan for health, I want to encourage you to continue to watch Dr. Berg's videos as he goes into why Veganism is NOT healthy. I wish you the best in your health journey!
Liars.If you had no BP you would be desd
I commented on your video 7 weeks ago when I was 77 kg ! Now Im 68 kg ! I followed your tips and learned so much from you ! Thanks a lot Doctor❤
When you gave the warning about potentially clicking off the video, my immediate reaction was to tune in even fuller than I was already. I'm on your side lol.
I was able to lose a lot of weight on keto while drinking on the weekends , but when I completely stopped drinking, I got under 10 % body fat and my waist is only 32.5 inches. I m leanest I’ve ever been. I very much agree with Dr. Berg alcohol is a major road block to weight loss.
I’m totally fine.
I drink pretty much every 2 days and I’m fine.
I’m in good shape.
If you think quitting is the best choice for you, do it.
If this helps you achieve your goal, do it.
Live your life, as long as you’re happy. That’s all that matters!
Cheers everybody 🥂
trouble is if you gave everything up what would the point be ,well said cheers
Your happiness isn't all that matters... thats living selfishly.
I drink maybe a few ounces of whiskey on a Friday occasionally. I’m in great shape as well. I think this vid is geared towards daily or almost daily drinkers Id imagine
@@johnclaudetaylor5224 yup thats where i come in ,trouble is this is all ideal world stuff and the world is not ideal
Just curious, how old are you? It's a lot easier to drink and not gain weight when you're in your 20s and 30s.
I've drank almost every day for 16 years now.. I'm a pretty slim woman, but the only place I really get chubby is my belly and under my chin... trying hard to stop drinking again recently. Living in Vegas is tough, alcohol here is 24/7 and very widely accepted socially here. People drink on the streets and on city buses even.. its not uncommon to see. It's so easy to obtain, it's also 2$ or less for a beer, obtainable for even the poorest people. All my friends drink too.. not good!!! I want to try AA.. so far I have 10 days sober and I feel GREAT! Gonna try to go as long as I can, guys! This is motivation as well! Great video thanks Dr Berg! 🙂😊
This just sealed the deal. I thought I was good limiting it to 1-2 drinks on the weekend, but now I'm totally done.
As a physician of almost 40 years, you are partly correct here. Those that have a NAFL or MFL is a different fat than subcutaneous fat. Most people today have obese belly fat from long term carb and sugar in the diet. The strict keto diet or carnivore diet will help reduce this organ fat and recover the NAFL. If they are drinking ANY alcohol they are not doing keto. It is also important for them to fast 12 hours per day which includes sleep time.
Would really love a video explaining this advice. It really seems to be a game changer for people that can't get rid of that fat even though they don't drink alcohol.
Thank you for speaking up about "belly fat". There are the two kinds going on and the video wasn't explicit on which kind he was referencing. And for example, he may be describing visceral fat while the animation is showing subcutaneous fat. Drives me crazy!
I haven’t drank alcohol since I started my personalized diet plan 5 months ago, I’ve lost almost 40lbs. Gone from 205 to 165 and I’m still losing weight, gaining muscle, and increasing the amount of food I’ve been eating incrementally as of late.
Please share your secret
With your help, I’ve gone from 169 to 158. My doctor said I needed to lose weight but nothing worked. In fact, I gained weight. Thank you 😊
u gained it and u nailed it !
fasting is key, just the determination to go thru it
He did nothing for you. YOU did it all. Congratulations to YOU! Thank you for being a better person
Why would you possibly have to lose weight at 169 pounds your a stick already
@@Paretozen *Dr. Eric Berg did do something for @lmocerino8935 and for many people who visit his TH-cam Channel. He provided facts, inspiration, and motivation! Yes, words can actually inspire and motivate someone to "do something" such as change their lifestyle.*
He's right. In social setting it's exhausting to hear people say: "Come on, have one!". I haven't had a drink in over 2 years so I've decided to not attend most parties that I get invited to.
I was a fit guy who drank a bit too much beer. I then decided I’d had enough and dropped the drinking. I didn’t do any more training than I already was yet dropped 20 pounds over six months. The result in terms of belly fat loss was amazing. I have a flatter stomach in my late forties than I had for years despite training regularly. It was a very noticeable transformation.
How many beers per day you had?
thats a lot of yeast your drinking which is the same as eating tons of bread.
I stopped eating rice and bread and now only eat chicken, beef, fruits, and vegetables. As a result, my round belly fat disappeared, going from 90 to 75 in less than two months. Additionally, I engage in simple 30-minute exercises every other day.
💯 my problem. Social drinking with my husband is what kills me. He loves to drink and I tag along and it’s so awkward asking for water or a pop. Everyone thinks I’m pregnant or brings up WHY aren’t you drinking. Ugh. I’ve been lowering my alcohol intake and have lost nearly 20lbs. Would like to eliminate it almost complete 🎉
Make up some excuse like tolerance problems… or a 90 day challenge. I would do kombucha but the residual sugar in the commercial products is still excessive. Been making my own ‘sprite’ with just club soda and fresh squeezed lemon and lime
Just say "no thanks I can't drink" then make up a excuse like "I'm on a health journey" or I can't "I'm on medication my dr says I can't". Often at parties I drink water with lemon and people think it's vodka ! Now days most people don't care too much. I actually think it's rude people ask why you're not drinking
I mean just be honest? Its none of their business if they agree or disagree with what you're doing
Dont drink mixed drinks
Order a ginger beer 😅
I think the number one issue is stress that leads to belly fat and leads to more drinking alcohol to feel less stressed
Maybe, but fat clogged arteries ain’t good either
👍👏
Thank you doctor for being a doctor who genuinely wants to help people by discussing the truths behind well-being.
The moment he mentioned wine I clicked the like button. I made a lot of sacrifices in regards to what I eat and when I eat, started intermittend fasting 2 years ago, etc... The last thing I need to do is stop drinking wine! It's good to hear it from someone else, especially someone who really knows what he's talking about. Thx, Doc!
Wow, this is a surprise and luckily I don't drink wine or much alcohol. I've lost 24kg's to reach my target weight in under 5 months and very happy with my weight and health.
Well done Mary.
Thank you so much for mentioning vitamin B1. I stopped drinking months ago but still suffered with insomnia. Taking a B1 pill at bedtime has made the difference. I had never heard of this before so thank you!
I never intended to ditch alcohol but it just happened after a few years on keto 😂 the funny part that here in Mediterranean a good wine is considered a part of life so I thought that social gatherings would be a problem… it turns out nobody cares what you drink as long as everyone is happy and enjoying themselves
ALL THAT IS A LIE I SEE THESE FAT MEDITERRANEAN FOLKS BIG LEGS STOMACH!. THE FACTS ARE THESE ARE NAMES THAT NEVER EXITED THEY ARE BABYLONIANS, SAUDI ARABIANS, YEMENI. SO ALL THESE FOODS DOES VERY LITTLE WE WILL ALWAYS FIND A DEBATE ON WHAT'S GOOD & NOT
Good advice
This is me! I eat fairly well and I excersize regularly. I lost 50 pounds but then plateaued and I've been there for the last 3 months. I knew it was the wine and I was drinking a lot. I recently weaned myself off because while I've slimmed down elsewhere, I cannot get rid of this belly so I stopped. Thanks for making this video. I remember the times when I couldn't drink for a month, my stomach started to shrink and I wasn't even working out at those times so the wine is the culprit.
Have you seen any changes?
During my weight loss journey about a week ago, I started drinking a few beers and noticed a plateau, but nothing had changed other than the alcohol. After not drinking since Sunday, I've started to burn fat and lose weight again. Thanks for bringing awareness to the science of being healthy!
I think your sample size is way too short to be making conclusions. I would imagine you need a few months of consistent behavior before you can start making conclusions about health and weight loss. Water weight can fluctuate daily/weekly. Good luck to you.
Beer is particularly high in calories. I have no problem losing weight when I switch to vodka soda. Not the most flavourful thing, but it works. It’s only 50 cal to an ounce and there are no carbs in there.
You’re right, you won’t lose weight drinking beer. It’s not the alcohol that’s the problem, it’s the calories.
That logic doesn't apply to people who don't drink
I love my organic kale shake shake. I add nutritional yeast lemon sometimes with a little zest cinnamon sometimes a little vanilla extract coconut oil tbl spoon turmeric nutmeg white pepper ginger fill to the top with distilled water. Oh yeah and a dash of sea salt. This greatly fills me for practically all day and takes away my cravings. Loaded with so needed potassium too. Thank you Dr Berg you first introduced me to the kale shake when I began my healthy keto journey 4 years ago. Now I have all the tools I need. If I get lazy or over confident in what I eat, it's on me. My weight has yet to go over 120 and I'm a 62 5 ft 4 woman. My lowest weight since I began was 92 lbs. To low and I was very weak.
As always, an exceptional video presented with clarity and packed with useful, science based information. I started doing intermittent fasting and keto prior to the COVID pandemic following your guidelines regarding time restricted eating. My diet has always been pretty healthy but I was carrying around more weight than I wanted. I dropped from 209 pounds at 6'1" to 193 in about 6-8 weeks. Looked better, felt much better, slept better, stopped snoring and had to add some new clothes to my wardrobe. I like wine and was a 2 glass with dinner guy almost every night for years. Not abusive in any way, just liked how it complimented food. I decided to experiment with giving up alcohol for a week. That led to 2, then 3, then a month and it's now been 2 years and 6 months. The weight started to shred off after the third week and I now weigh 174 pounds with body fat content at 15% and have been stable without fluctuation. My waist measurement went from 38" to 33" and I can almost see an ab 6 pack if I look really hard! I've not had my testosterone levels checked (it was low when I was last tested years ago, I'm in my early 70's) but I do know my estrogen levels must be much lower because my man boobs disappeared! 👍👍👍 It's interesting to see the reaction when I run into people I haven't seen in a long time. It usually goes something like "you look great, how did you do that?" I'll often send them your Guide to Intermittent Fasting and Keto. Many have taken my lead and have made some really positive changes, including some Type II diabetics who now have normal labs. And you've added quite a few new subscribers as a result. I don't know how you manage to keep adding so much content so frequently, but thank you for doing what you do.
Good for you man. Inspiring.
He's so damn right. I started gaining weight and all those weight were my stomach. This is just few months of drinking beer continuously. I'm quitting this second. Thank you.
I am clicking off but for a different reason than most, mine is because i do not drink alcohol or fruity drinks, only water and herbal tea for me. 😁
Great info and videos. I don’t drink and am a gym rat and runner. I found chronic stress experienced in the last year and cortisol to be a problem for weight gain. While I avoid all sugar and eat Whole Foods, no meat; the effects of chronic stress cannot be overlooked. Great video.
How do you get chronic stress? Is it your job?
Yes. Work, loss of a loved one as well as as health issues or worry can contribute to chronic anxiety. In turn the body never has an opportunity to recover. Higher levels of cortisol as a result can cause weight gain and also inflammation throughout the body. Workouts, running etc as well as eliminating stressors in your environment can be extremely helpful.
I don't ever drink and the belly fat is still there, so much stress...
@@anaareasfodor No one will ever address that, they are always trying to point to something as being the cause of belly fat, in this case ,alcohol, yet here you are, you dont drink alcohol but you have belly fat?
I quit alcohol, kept my terrible diet and lost 10 pounds in a month and a half. I’ve been sober for 3 and a half months now and the cravings still occasionally pop up, but I feel so much better now.
I’m now trying to improve my overall diet.
The issue with alcohol is that you tend to eat more when drinking. And being tipsy let’s you lose a control of how much you eat. I don’t drink and still have belly fat. I have many friends who drink occasionally but very slim. There are so many factors and genetics play role too. Just enjoy life, stay active, eat balanced meals, laugh and sleep! 😅
True, After I stopped drinking for the night I would have bacon and eggs, almost a whole coconut cream pie and 2 litres of buttermilk. But I slept well after LOL.
This is true. I'm reading all these comments and they're nearly all from people who didn't 'drink'. They abused alcohol. I absolutely love sitting in my garden on a summer's evening enjoying a glass of white wine. I can go days or weeks without alcohol and not really miss it and I haven't been drunk since I was in my thirties and I'm 66 now. But I do get fed up with people presenting any alcohol as the epitome of all evils.
I've had two brushes with cancer in the past two years and lost my very best friend who collapsed and died in front of me from AAA. It hasn't endowed me with deep wisdom but it's made me look at life in this way. You could die tomorrow from anything. So value life and don't throw it away on crazy things like hard drugs or drinking yourself to death.
On the other hand, life is to be actually enjoyed today. It shouldn't be about just enduring it for as long as humanly possible. So I'll enjoy my wine, thanks.
Common sense ✌️🙏🏼
1 year sober after nearly 30 and everything he’s saying in this video is 100% true for me. I quit drinking cold-Turkey and it changed my life in more ways than I could’ve ever imagined! I was already doing IF and KETO and I went to OMAD for about 6 months and a year later I’m running/cycling 150miles per week and I’m down nearly 100lbs. Eff booze. Never again.
Great video. Need to follow this one with one explaining that High Fructose Corn Syrup is even harder for the liver to process than alcohol, without the buzz from alcohol. So, if one doesn't drink alcohol, their fatty liver is probably from the High Fructose Corn Syrup in their soft drinks. Love you Dr Berg. Stay safe and vigilant, some very powerful people hate Truth Tellers.
I've heard Mexican coke
Just went HFCS
He has said this in many other videos
Oh, no problem there for me! I don’t drink 🙌🏾
While watching this video, I was trying to work my way around everything that Dr. Berg kept bringing up to allow myself to keep drinking. Got to the part where he said even if you only drink once every 3 days or so and that was strike 3... It is clear, that my muffin top is not going away without dropping the alcohol habit. Thanks for the great info and advice Dr. Berg!
This is great for people who drink alcohol, but not for those of us who don’t drink at all ever. Yes, we are out there… but who still have plenty of belly fat…
By far this was the one advice that made the largest impact on my life and I'm 50 years old. I tried everything to lose my belly fat. I was on TRT, doing 150 minutes of cardio a week, working out 6 days a week, and I tried the keto and carnivore diet. Once I gave up drinking, I lost all that body fat. I've been sober now for 3 weeks and I'm eating carbs and my midsection is flat. I was drinking three times a week. Sometimes four or five. I read somewhere online that if you drink every other day, your liver will repair. According to this video, it takes 3-4 days for the liver to recover. That means even drinking twice a week will put a kibosh on your diet. As alcoholics, we don't want to admit drinking is the problem. We'll try everything except quitting drinking. I'm telling you, if you have this problem, you have to make a decision. In your 20's, it didn't matter. When you get to your mid-thirty's or older, your body isn't the same. Do you want to drink and have a belly? It's summer, I want to look good!
You quit drinking for 3 weeks and lost all your body fat ?? 🤔
3 weeks sober AND you're still eating carbs. How much belly fat could you have lost in 20 days?
Thirties*. Apostrophes are for possession.
I really have never understood the appeal of alcohol. I used to drink socially. I hated the taste. And getting drunk always felt like I was intentionally making myself mentally disabled. It makes so much sense when you say our body, specifically our liver, treats alcohol as poison. I recently went on a keto diet and my belly fat came off almost instantly because I no longer drink. Thanks doc!
It's so much fun.
Never try weed.
Yes !
I'm so glad that I never drank any alcohol growing up in high school or as an adult. I personally hate the thing with every fiber of my being, and that's mostly due to the fact that I HATE how people are while they're under the influence of it. also doesn't help that its one of the most toxic legal drugs out there. I already have my own issues and can have an addictive personality or behavior towards certain things like food , TV, video games , my phone, ect. The last thing I want or need in my life is another thing controlling my life. No thank you ! I've gone this long without it. And I've done fine.
I never had an ounce of alcohol in my life , yet can’t get rid of my belly , nice try doctor Berg .
You are the exception that proves the rule......
Same with me and my partner we have big fat stomachs and neither of us drink alcohol.
stop eating so much
Exercise more
Well that's a bit harsh. Just because you folks don't drink doesn't mean you are not lean. There a myriad of reasons for excessive fat. Dr Berg is pointing out that alcohol has a negative effect on belly fat.
Not an alcoholic, but I recently went to a yoga retreat for a week and there was no alcohol. Pants didn’t fit anymore after 7 days. So I agree with you. I don’t think you need to quit completely, but going a week without seems very effective at losing belly fat.
Obviously you know your body better than anyone else but I would attribute this more to partaking in yoga over cutting down on alcohol. I haven't had a drop of alcohol for 7 months now and was never a big drinker to begin with, but still have belly fat (I'm skinny-fat as well, never been a big guy). I have very little sugar either, and don't eat any refined carbs.
@@Baz87100must affect everyone differently as I cut alcohol out for 7 weeks and I've gone down a dress size as I lost weight all over my body.
You probably also ate healthier, didn't have your normal stressors to keep your cortisol levels elevated, and holding yoga poses that rely on 'core' stabilizer muscles that depend on triglycerides (aka fat) for fuel. All of that contributed to your weight loss.
I would like to mention after watching your weight loss videos, specifically intermittent fasting, I've been able to shed 40 pounds and maintain a wight between 127-134 and lead a healthier lifestyle that includes calisthenic workouts. Thanks a ton!
Must be nice
I don’t drink alcohol. But I’m stopping the diet sodas. I’ve already quit the low carb energy drinks. Figure worth a shot because I’m working out more lately and I can’t budge the scale. Also, drinking these things could be an easy and fast way to Jack your system up.
I quit diet sodas in December, a habit I’ve had for almost 40 years. Not only do I have more money for real food, but with IF, I’ve been losing about a pound a week and I’m not even exercising. You can do it! 👍🏻
@@TheCJTok Congratulations! Boy do I hear you - except for me it was 40 years drinking regular coke. Quit in January. After university when I picked up the habit and gained weight I thought maybe I should start drinking the diet stuff instead - never could bring myself to do it. I wish I had stopped entirely back then but happy I finally reached the point now where I have absolutely no desire to pick up a can and drink it. The last 5 years were off-again-on-again. Not anymore. For some people it is as addictive as alcohol.
0 calorie sodas are fine if you don’t drink them all the time and definitely not during fasting. I’ve been losing weight consistently every week and I’m down to 12% body fat.
Mid 50’s, lift weights, ruck, hike walk. Eat approx 1 gr of protein for every pound of ideal body weight. Some leafy greens, cut out many sugars, many carbs, bread completely. I do enjoy the odd piece of chocolate, and the odd bottle of “good” red wine. I really don’t drink hard liquor or much beer at all. I feel great and life is good. I stay away from pharmaceuticals I stay away from ultra processed foods and “safe and effective” injections. I have never felt better. Heading northern British Columbia to hunt for 3 weeks. I truly love wild meats. Cheers to all and best of luck in your quest for health. We are all here for that reason!
I stopped drinking after years. I can proudly say i havent had a single drink this year and everything is just better. It is so weird that alcohol is still being pushed by companies and in TV. Cigarettes vanished from TV and it is time to do so with alcohol. Today it is still you that are weird if you are NOT drinking. Anyway sorry for the rant. TLDR stopped drinking, working out and loosing fat succesfully.
TLDR?
Cigarettes are back on tv shows/movies… back with a bang!! Far more aggressive I feel, literally trying to target all youngsters. It’s sad and scary.
It's remarkable how so many programs show their characters constantly drinking. I feel like it must be in the production agreements; negative programming.
I can attest! Started "keto" with lots of wine almost on a daily basis in 2019 - "stress reduction". In October 2021 had a clear mammogram and in August 2022 diagnosed with breast cancer equivalent to stage III, mastectomy and radiation therapy behind me and now on heavy medication till the end of 2024 hoping to get rid of it. Of course, there are many reasons for cancer, but alcohol was the main contributor in my case, killing all organs and systems to produce, apart from other things, huge estrogen levels triggering cancer. And no, there is no "safe" amount of alcohol and the daily glass of wine "with dinner" is not necessary at all. People say that it's difficult not to drink when with other people and to eat healthy, taking care of health preventing cancer and other deadly diseases. No it's not difficult at all! What IS difficult is treating cancer for years, having severe side effects from chemo, radiation therapy and topical and hormonal medications, and hot flashes. Now this is really difficult! Many thanks, Dr. Berg, for this video - most people avoid taking about it and it's a big taboo topic, even though alcohol greatly contributes to development of the most deadly diseases.
Yes, alcohol does cause 8 different cancer. The covid 💉 also causes some cancers. Considering the timing, you should look into it if you were 💉.
Wishing you a full recovery 🙏
I quit alcohol (wine) in early May of this year. Mainly because I suspected it was a major trigger to my Rosacea and I was tired of having flares and inflamed skin. I suspected it was my liver not having it any longer. Anyway I noticed that my anxiety and depression was almost non existent. I slept so much better and my skin has 90% cleared up! I also do intermittent fasting. My diet Not quite Keto but I cleaned it up quite a bit, moderate low carb and no processed sugars. I feel great and I have pretty good energy too throughout the day. My gut issues also vanished. The mental clarity is amazing. I am taking no alcohol way of life day by day. We'll see how far I go. Kombucha tea is also a great alternative.
I’m don’t drink. Don’t smoke. Do 10k min steps per day. Eat healthy and low on suger. Still I have a belly.
@@Robin6512 just remember all carbohydrate is turned into sugar in the bloodstream so cut the carbs, eat protein and healthy fats at every meal and you will feel satisfied while burning body fat instead of holding on to it because blood sugar causes an insulin response and insulin is a fat storage hormone that when in excess (due to excess carbohydrate consumption) prevents burning body fat for energy.
@@kevinbateman9929 even worse. I’m a 24/7 shift worker.
Try weights
I’ve been alcohol free for nearly 15 years and its the best thing I ever did!! All you say is true. The alcohol tore apart my gut causing leaky-gut. The damage it causes is so hard to recover from!
One thing more boring than a drunk is a ex one going on about how long it is since they had a drink, leaky gut is a myth
Your videos helped me so much in my weight loss journey. I have lost 65 pounds and I'm still going hard. I was 213 pounds and i am 148 now. 52 of which i lost with your recommendation.
I would also like to add, i am a 33 year old alcoholic who has been drinking for 13 years and is well educated. I went from lagers, ipas, wine to whiskey. Whiskey is the one i am currently using, i no longer have belly fat and drink. However i personally feel that if i didn't drink my journey would have not taken me 8 months to complete.
Now, i have found that with Dr. Bergs research, i was able to experiment with how an alcoholic can drink while following the keto diet. Milk thistle, vitamin B, and diluting the water is my secret, two of which berge had recommended until this video. Yes, dilute with water. I use to use sparkling but it got to expensive. Good day to everyone who also can't stop drinking like me.
Hope that you can get past this difficult period soon. Thanks for sharing this with this community.
Well done!!
Thank you so much, Dr Eric. Another of your videos that I will return to on a regular basis to reinforce my giving up alcohol. I've dieted and worked out in the past, lost weight, got reasonably ripped in the chest, arms and legs, but always puzzled why it had less effect on my belly fat. I realised it was my alcohol intake by accident when I went on a keto diet. I stopped alcohol completely on keto, not because I knew anything about what's in your video, but because I knew if I drank carb free alcohol, I would get the munchies and eat a load of carbs. After a couple of months on keto and without going to the gym (although I enjoy running for 3-4 miles several times a week) I noticed a big reduction in my belly fat. 4 months on keto so far and at the age of 67, my belly fat has as good as vanished. Until your video, I just presumed I would go back to hitting the booze once I reached my preferred weight or when I went on vacation, but that won't happen now. My life with alcohol is over forever. Bless you.
Got rid of all my friends/stopped drinking alcohol. Shame but my mental and physical well-being depended on a tough decision. What a life.
What a great lecture, soft voice, cultured speaker, nice pace, and informative content - as opposed to the mass of semi-literate histrionics out there. Thank you Eric!
ENORMOUS STRESS, which I’m currently under …
Does the SAME thing!
Definitely , I’m on clean keto with some stress and I have a little muffin top lol
So true!!
Consider taking pregnenolone. Just make sure that it's actual pregnenolone, and that's it's clean (I hear that Health Natura has a good product). Very effective for helping deal with stress.
Why are you stressed dear?
Me too...I planned to completely stop drinking by now but it's really challenging with the circumstances & being under so much stress
I can’t help giggling every time you say ‘urb’ Dr. Berg. In England we say Herb. Love it! You are my saviour by the way, 10 kilos down, arthritis practically non existent and not a single diverticulitis flare up since I have been following your advice with Keto and IF. Not to mention my disappeared eye floaters! And I’m only 44…now I feel 24. From the bottom of my heart thank you! 😊
That's great news, thanks for your support!
@sewsed hi there may i know if how is your eye floaters now,? Is it completely disappeared?
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Follow you avidly since coming across you on here about 30th ago 🫶
You’re work is helping so many of us
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Not Jesus is your savior .Wow
What a great relief once he mentioned alcohol cause I don't drink alcohol😁😁😁
100% agree i work out and a very active 66 year old male. Eat crazy healthy but i drink alot of booze. Cant get rid of upper body fat. Now im going to change!!!
After quitting alcohol for many years I decided I deserved to have alcohol. My weight has ballooned and my inflammation has increased. I’m ready to change my circumstances and be in charge of my life and do what is best for me. ❤thank you for your video.
I need to hear this as I’m just about getting my stomach flatter. I’ve minimised alcohol a lot. During lockdown I was drinking 2 glasses a day or every other day. After my mum’s passing I continued drinking regularly until I began taking an interest in the ketogenic diet. I’ve lost 12 kilos. I now drink vodka with sparkling water 💦 once in long while. I no longer keep alcohol in the house
Sorry for your loss. I'm also trying to loose my fupa
I am fortunate enough to enjoy alcohol without been addicted to it. I think we all need some little joy in life and make sure you do everything in moderation 😊