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Dr. Robert Cywes - 'Carbohydrate Addiction: returning to my roots'

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  • Dr. Robert Cywes specialises in Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery for adults and adolescents in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has been doing bariatric surgery for 18 years performing over 8000 surgeries.
    His medical training began in Cape Town, South Africa where he received his medical degree from The University of Cape Town. In 1989, Dr. Cywes moved to North America and completed a year-long residency in Pediatric Surgery at Ohio State University’s Columbus Children’s Hospital. Then he moved to Canada where he completed his general surgery residency and specialised in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Also, Dr. Cywes earned a Ph.D. in Liver Carbohydrate Metabolism and the effect of glucose metabolism on liver transplant immunology.
    After completing his pediatric surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Dr. Cywes was appointed as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric and Fetal Surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where he did hepatic stem cell research. During this time, Dr. Cywes became increasingly interested in adolescent obesity and the impact of the liver and metabolic syndrome on young patients. Dr. Cywes’ research led to a comprehensive understanding of the toxicity of chronic excessive carbohydrate consumption as the primary cause of obesity and so-called obesity-related co-morbidities, and he became interested in developing a clinical program to treat obese patients using this knowledge. Dr. Cywes relocated to Jacksonville, Florida where he joined the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Nemours Children’s Clinic and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. This led to a national meeting in Jacksonville where guidelines for adolescent obesity surgery were established.
    In 2004, Dr. Cywes established JSAPA to continue his work in both adolescent and adult obesity treatment and surgery, and in 2013 opened a practice in Palm Beach County, Florida. He now works with a highly experienced team of professionals from a variety of medical sub-specialties to better care for obese patients. He has developed the practice into an internationally recognised Center of Excellence for obesity surgery. The practice uses a cognitive behavioral therapy approach that addresses carbohydrate addiction, along with bariatric surgery, to help patients manage their obesity long term. Based on his extensive clinical research and observations, Dr. Cywes lectures internationally regarding the physiological impact of carbohydrate consumption as the primary cause of the current Chronic Non-Communicable Disease (CNCDs) epidemic. He also lectures on the behavioral aspects of carbohydrate addiction as the cause of obesity and obesity-related co-morbidities and the use of substance abuse methodology, rather than a diet and exercise approach, to the effective long term treatment of obesity.
    Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; / lowcarbdownunder

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  • @jeffmcelroy5437
    @jeffmcelroy5437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    33 general mills executives disliked this lecture. This is a powerful message. Thank you for giving it to us.

  • @petercallinicos
    @petercallinicos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    I was keto for a month. Then went full carnivor for last 19 months. I have never felt better. I've got the same body I had when I was in boot camp in my 20s. I'm 73. I will never eat that carbohydrate crap again.

    • @dreadreaper7123
      @dreadreaper7123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes you will it is too powerfull drog to stop.

    • @tacpac8042
      @tacpac8042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      what are you eating on daily basis ? Still using some spices or veggies ?

    • @donaldevanshennings7732
      @donaldevanshennings7732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too, I'm 69.

    • @user-sl3zv8cq9k
      @user-sl3zv8cq9k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me too

    • @richardlawson6787
      @richardlawson6787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A carb isn't a carb...you have simple carb like table sugar and complex carbs like an orange...I eat once a day...I do a to or three day fast also once per month...dropped fifty pounds in four months...I have some protein carbs and fats in my one meal...it's the cake and candy that's poison not complex carbs

  • @HenningsenMark
    @HenningsenMark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Brilliant presentation. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Addiction Counselor I absolutely agree with this approach both as a clinician and as a carb addict and as a recovered alcohol/drug addict. One of the great foundations of continued growth and recovery is abstinence in conjunction with cognitive, emotional and spiritual awareness and coping strategies. Thank you Dr. Cywes

  • @imjustrambling
    @imjustrambling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I had a theory that I'm addicted to carbohydrates and figured I'd search it on TH-cam. I never thought I would stumble upon a video this comprehensive and beneficial. I literally meant to click on a different video but accidentally selected this one instead. This is probably the best accident I've had year. Thank you so much for making this video. I look forward to diving into your other content.

    • @rythmicwarrior
      @rythmicwarrior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the beauty of TH-cam University 8)

  • @scrappyquilter102
    @scrappyquilter102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Tough medicine. Provocative. Listened through it twice already. The behavioral aspect is so important. Logic told me that I could not possibly starve to death if I fasted for 16 hours twice a week. That was where I started - slowly gaining control over my cravings with logic and lectures like this. I gradually increased the fasting and after about 6 months of intermittent fasting I added keto. On keto I have muddled my way through to success with the help and support of lectures like this. I avoid carbs easily, the cravings are history and the side-effects are splendid. There is so little in life that we can control and I am not perfect but I gently forgive myself. Each of us have to find our own unique balance. My brains loves the emphasis on having a creative "self-reward" outlet! Started in February 2020. Pushing 70 now and this is the first success I have had. Please continue.

  • @T.K.111
    @T.K.111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I should keep this podcast on my desk top. I did not prepare for my overwhelming anxiety during an ER visit and after 3 1/2 years of sugar-free lifestyle binged on a box of oatmeal cookies! It took me 2 days to get my momentum back on track. Dr Cywes IS the carbdoc because he knows what he's talking about and backs it up

  • @paulapreston8592
    @paulapreston8592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    What an excellent lecture. Thank you.

  • @joseluisplatero3192
    @joseluisplatero3192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I have learned so much from you Dr. Cywes, and from this channel also. Thank you from Baja Mexico

  • @J0lker
    @J0lker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Honestly I didn't expect it but I think it's one of the best talks of this channel in here. Amazing job Dr. Cywes, thank you.

  • @ValkyrissaGaming
    @ValkyrissaGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brilliant. “Carb addiction” as a term really makes perfect sense

  • @CeliaCavalli
    @CeliaCavalli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This lecture is so amazing how you tie in phycology and human nature to your theory of over eating and carb addiction.
    I grew up in a very type A home where nothing was ever good enough.
    I developed a bad habit of being overly critical of myself and others.
    This later turned into shopping addiction then eventually binge eating addiction.
    Therapy after therapy later and good doctors like yourself I finally broke the cycle mostly (I still slip up) but I realize what’s happening now.
    Thank you for this.
    Hoping it helps many.

    • @User-s868
      @User-s868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Any tips on how to break the cycle from your experience??

    • @witcheater
      @witcheater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interestingly to me is how so much the same is the wealthy and the poor. What I know for some level of certainty is that we can control the storms, but we can never stop the storms. I hope well for you to weather the storms well... (((hug)))

    • @ActivateMission2ThisTimeline
      @ActivateMission2ThisTimeline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@User-s868 Find a group in your area that supports your issue like shopaholic or gambling and reach out to them.

  • @nicklepickle1587
    @nicklepickle1587 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm not even finished with the lecture, but I can already say this is one of the best presentations I have seen. I can't believe it hasn't been more widespread. Thank you for tying my addiction to my obesity in such a clear cut way. It's something I have known for years, but have not been able to put into words. I've now found a plethora of TH-cam docs who have put into words and shown me the truth. I'm an addict. Now my real life can begin. Thank you!

  • @Helen-nv8el
    @Helen-nv8el 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you Robert. Once again perfect timing for this talk as I went sideways in a major way in reaction to the news of the new virus mutation and my emotional management tools were nowhere to be found. Pick myself up, and with your help dust off the carbs, and start all over again.🙏😍

  • @saltrock9642
    @saltrock9642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi Doc! It’s great seeing you on LC keeping the fire spreading.

  • @ledacedar6253
    @ledacedar6253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s an illuminating multi factorial mini course lecture. I’ll be repeating to remember the many needs for my thin 2+ carnivore fats & organs.

  • @arwenhardy1995
    @arwenhardy1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My Hero! Much love & respect to you, Dr. Cywes...from a grateful, happy patient.

  • @okay5045
    @okay5045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for going beyond the scale. The emotional aspect is so important and rarely addressed

  • @rjrnj1
    @rjrnj1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will say again: I must have done something very good in a previous life so that I'm blessed by having you along with me on my journey. God bless you.

  • @UrsulaPowers
    @UrsulaPowers ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! What a beautiful message. Thank you, Dr. Cywes!

  • @kassandraclinch3688
    @kassandraclinch3688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Amazing presentation. What a great summation of the issue. I grew up with addicts and it took me a long time to realize I was doing the same thing with food. Carnivore took out the drug and I have had to learn other methods of coping and I am in therapy to help with that.

  • @PatBastian
    @PatBastian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Excellent lecture. As a former keto who has backslid over the past year, this has energized me. The part about keto desserts and pizza really resonated with me. Going to clean out my fridge & cupboards now and resume my daily walks. Thank you!

    • @robertmareing2397
      @robertmareing2397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. It seems that using a similar reinforcer (pseudo-sweet) that is low carb may not be a good approach.

    • @ActivateMission2ThisTimeline
      @ActivateMission2ThisTimeline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Instead of tossing out food we just decreased the carbs until they were gone using small portions and then we didn't buy any more.😊

  • @argentgrove
    @argentgrove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is a very empowering perspective. Thank you. I have done fairly well on a lifestyle of almost no carbohydrates this past year and a half. I think that has been possible because my current situation is relatively low stress, based on this lecture. My takeaway is that I am going to strengthen my process-driven strategies so that they are in place when life stress does increase again. I do not want to go back to before and undo all these great benefits.

    • @user-hz8bh3ix2d
      @user-hz8bh3ix2d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How stop bread ???
      Please help me

    • @lindapestridge3073
      @lindapestridge3073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-hz8bh3ix2d
      The only way is to go on a
      Water fast for three days
      No food just water with a pinch
      Of himalayan pink salt ,
      Then the addition starts to go away,
      I've just finished a three week
      With nothing but pink salt
      and water Look up fasting videos.
      Jason fung ,
      You wont want to go back to
      eating unhealthy after a Long
      Fast. it's the only way .

  • @Nassangler
    @Nassangler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This explains so much about the lack of compliance long-term on keto and LCHF diets, despite reaping benefits early in the diet process. I could never understand why my patients would slip back into eating high-carb foods despite knowing that the keto diet had been so beneficial. Thank you for this.

  • @pdk9903
    @pdk9903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I started trying to cut back sugar at 26, did 3 weeks as a time with no processed white sugar. At age 30 I cut carbs completely as a detox, got rid of arthritis as a result. At age 42, I'm done with carbs. Every time I've come away from eating carbs, it's been a smidge easier. I've had to deal with huge emotional issues and ACEs, and now, finally, there's no emotional charge with food. Food has become neutral. This transition has been the hardest thing I've done in my entire life. I'm not scared of food anymore either. I'm at last in touch with my body and it tells me what it needs, and it's never carbs. The emotional work is ongoing.

    • @robertmareing2397
      @robertmareing2397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a similar process to what occured with me when I quit smoking. Smoked 10 years, started running, quit smoking (mostly) for about 5 years, and then 1 day I didn't feel a need to smoke again.

  • @KnackFarmer-theanswerismeat
    @KnackFarmer-theanswerismeat ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing side of 'personal health management' - incorporating the all important psychological side of behaviour. I can't imagine anyone watching this, whether struggling with carb addiction or not, and not discovering new insights into their choices.

  • @rozalialaczko9376
    @rozalialaczko9376 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic summary. I salute you as a scientist and as an individual who is seeking solutions for metabolically challenges.🎉

  • @mariodigiosia481
    @mariodigiosia481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, this is amazing information. It should be a huge eye opener for all of us!

  • @mariodigiosia481
    @mariodigiosia481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, I have listened to 50 videos about fasting, carbohydrates, and food addiction. This video really connected food and emotions in a very insightful way. It also highlights the how our food supply has been manipulated to our detriment for profits and to increase consumption. Thank you so much.

  • @mackm.8656
    @mackm.8656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thank you from the depth goodness of my heart ❤ . It's been very very long time to hear this leavel of knowledge filled information so good. I slute you for your courage, commitment, patience, honesty and time to help fellow human beings.

  • @marybraud8718
    @marybraud8718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for addressing the emotional side of addiction.

  • @REVIVALFitness
    @REVIVALFitness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very interesting breakdown. I witnessed this growing up with my obese grandmother, she ate fast food nearly every day of her life. Hitting the drive thru made her day when the rest of her life was basically a mess.

  • @stephanripianzi4004
    @stephanripianzi4004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great descriptions of carb addiction!
    Quit smoking in 1996 was a pack a day for 18’years. Gained 10’lbs! Took it off following the keto diet for a year- 2021

  • @winsomewife7112
    @winsomewife7112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TH-cam health videos are my favorite stress relief activity. Easy to multitask to see more.

  • @averypeoples2502
    @averypeoples2502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Out of all the TH-cam videos I have watched in my life, this one stands out the most.

  • @watercolourartincapetown2919
    @watercolourartincapetown2919 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! Love how you’ve summarized 13:00 psychological hoarding! 👏
    I believe we need to process and constantly do spring cleaning of emotions. 5 ⭐️

  • @Francisco-Danconia
    @Francisco-Danconia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been following you for over a year now on your channel and this was just a beautiful concise presentation that I will be sharing with people

  • @1234butterfield
    @1234butterfield ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel...this conversation was Brilliant !

  • @WillN2Go1
    @WillN2Go1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is really good. I'm full on keto diet, intermittent fasting 16-20 hours/day, and for the past five months I've lowered my calorie intake to lose my 'Covid 20' pounds (from sitting around eating nuts. ) I feel full after eating my one meal a day, but like a sober alcoholic or junkie I think I will always want to snack, will always crave corn chips (the last ones I had two years ago were stale. That helped take the edge off this craving. But I mentioned them.... )
    I just left Costco regretting not having purchased a crunchy sour dough baguette... I've been eating 1400-1500 calories per day 5% carbs; but even when I eat 2000 -2200 calories - I still want to snack on carbs at the same level. Here's something that might be useful: if I eat more than 5% carbs, the craving for more carbs and snacking increases. And there are two kinds of hunger - there's carb hunger - ooh I need to eat something I feel hungry, weak, unfocused... it's desperate. The hangries are carb hunger. Keto hunger is, 'I feel a bit peckish but hey that's interesting and I don't think about eating until later.' I've woken up in the morning 18-20 hours fasting feeling hungry but then get interested in the news, or a message - I won't miss my coffee, but I can easily forget about eating for a few more hours.
    Snacking as an emotional crutch? Definitely, but I don't think you can 'fix' your emotions to fix carb cravings. I think it goes the other way. Remember the AA trope "You drink because you drink," (not because you got fired, your partner left you, you're unhappy...) Try a full on keto diet. I had to make a database to do it, use the urine strips to discover that a small cheat today knocks me right out of ketosis.
    The Atkins Diet? I tried it ; I cut carbs, ate mostly protein, and had wild dreams about cookies. Did it mention 70% fats?
    Carb hunger at it's most intense is when you go out for a hike and 90 minutes two hours in you think you're exhausted and can't go another step. This hits kids sooner and maybe harder. That's the glycogen in you body having been used up and now you body shifts to a lower gear as you begin to burn fat. But you're not used to this so you think, I have to eat something or I won't be able to go on..... And occasionally you make a wrong turn and a two hour hike turns into a six hour hike - and you thought you were absolutely going to drop dead at two hours .... And yet you keep going and arrive - but instead of running in the kitchen you tell about the crazy hike. You've just been in ketosis, but a life of carbs caused you to think you were desperately hungry four four hours. Once you're living keto, you can stop eating at 2 pm, get up the next morning at 5 am (15 hours) drive to the ocean, paddle your kayak hard for four hours (14 miles)drive home and begin preparing breakfast at 1 pm and you never hit that glycogen 'wall', you didn't race home to eat. That's keto. I've done it numerous times. btw I'm down 16 lbs from my Covid 20 it takes some effort, but it's not impossible. Hope this contributes.

    • @mikafoxx2717
      @mikafoxx2717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I worked for 12 hour days, any day I ate carbs for breakfast, I would crash hard like 6 hours in. Then I'd perk up and be fine within an hour and be able to work the rest of the day fine. If I didn't eat anything I was fine but felt pretty hungry by doing it. Undrained bacon and eggs, 12 hours and an hour walk home was just fine.

  • @annettestephens5337
    @annettestephens5337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So many people, including me, need to hear this. Listen right to the end.....it’s so compassionate xx

  • @flemmingnielsen5724
    @flemmingnielsen5724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great clear strong talk Rob. Really riveting. Long way from our class at UCT in the 80's well done. Sorry to hear your wanderful dad died last year. Kind thoughts. Flemming

  • @joannak8700
    @joannak8700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent as always dr. Cywes. Thank you. Greatings from Poland.

  • @Junebug93309
    @Junebug93309 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so logical, reasonable and brilliantly delivered. This was the last piece of the puzzle for me. Thank you so much!

  • @cathygarneau
    @cathygarneau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best video I have ever watched. Thank you

  • @robwheeler6985
    @robwheeler6985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His channel is getting another subscriber. I definitely need to make changes in my life. Not carbs, I went low carb 20+ years ago.

  • @dr.evelynsharp2351
    @dr.evelynsharp2351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this but feel I must comment ---- just yesterday I absolutely pigged out on a huge bowl of brussel sprouts. I do get cravings for broccoli. I'm following you carefully because your message hits directly home for me and is what I need. But yes, a real carb addict can absolutely crave broccoli and brussel sprouts. Thank you for the slap upside the head every so often.

    • @InSync3912
      @InSync3912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. I can very well binge on broccoli, that is why defiend keto level helps me to manage not to overeat on vegetables either

    • @forrestaustin7050
      @forrestaustin7050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Broccoli carbs aren't the same as sugar and flour carbs.

    • @elin_8400
      @elin_8400 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just plain Brussel sprouts? or Brussel sprouts with butter and/ or salt on them? Big difference. I doubt you ate them with nothing on…

    • @griffinbur1118
      @griffinbur1118 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those foods have really minimal carbs and are very slow to digest. There’s a middle ground. The really insidious enemy is “healthy bread”, whatever kind of dumb wild rice is popular at the moment, etc.-stuff that isn’t super refined but is basically just densely, densely carby and causes insulin spikes.

  • @overcomer4226
    @overcomer4226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never clicked on a video so fast !!!! Dr Cywes is my favorite (Dr Mason is a very close second!!!) Both of them are passionate, knowledgeable, and great comunicators

  • @thestoiccontrarian8962
    @thestoiccontrarian8962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So dense I have to watch this two or three times.
    Excellent lecture.

  • @defdaz
    @defdaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally and utterly disagree. I used to agree with him, but the results of diets that eliminate carbs shows that it's a chemical addiction, not psychological. Cravings vanish for the vast majority of people on carnivore (one carb elimination diet). I've experienced this myself. I spent my whole life believing that I was a food addict, carbs in particular. Within two days my cravings were gone, completely. This has happened time and time again for other carnivore eaters. Carbs are definitely addicting, but the elimination of them soon breaks the addiction, showing it's chemical, not psychological. This makes sense from an evolutionary perspective - when it was fruit season the addicting tendency helped us to stock up during that time of plenty. Then, when there were no more fruits to eat, the addiction was soon stopped - there'd be no point to have us craving for sugar when there wasn't any more.

  • @MrBDezno
    @MrBDezno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful lecture. Great you added the bio-emotional components to the complexity of this disease of carbohydrate addiction. TY

  • @biodivers5294
    @biodivers5294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great talk! If we don’t find a good personal way of reducing the stress in our life, the addictions do…

  • @barbarabingham799
    @barbarabingham799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent talk with great motivation to use

  • @MargoKruczek
    @MargoKruczek ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Articulation as Exploring Different Perspectives on the Addiction. Thank you so much for sharing ☺️

  • @sunshineyoga1986
    @sunshineyoga1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that you are talking about the psychological issues with any diet change. This is important!

  • @watcherworld5873
    @watcherworld5873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I recently had a bad day at work, and I ate 1/2 gallon of ice cream and a medium pizza in one seating. Yeah, it is an addiction.

  • @magsf1138
    @magsf1138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent lecture, thank you. I love the approach you take and it makes a lot of sense to me.

  • @TheNino47
    @TheNino47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I change completely my eating habits ever since I started listing to You my dr, although I was never heavy or fat I was a carb addicted with HIGHER triglycerides and Higher Cholesterol. Now I’m healthy with 48 and 58 triglycerides. Thank You!

  • @donaldevanshennings7732
    @donaldevanshennings7732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found this very hard to watch, but the information it contains very important. I will watch it some more times and urge others to watch it.
    If you have the information you may ignore it if you so wish. No-one should be ignorant of this type of information.

  • @loganwolv3393
    @loganwolv3393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Okay, so what's exactly wrong with almond flour and coconut flour then? They're relatively low carb, i think almond flour has some oxelates but as long as you don't overeat, you'll be fine. But yeah, i like your view on this, we should learn how to deal with our issues the proper way, without instant gratification, but with incremental gratification.

  • @TB-og3ot
    @TB-og3ot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really love the psychological component behind this and will use these tips for the future however I don’t even want to set myself up to think that I can cut out carbs forever . It’s simply not sustainable for me. I truly commend those who are able to do it!!

  • @saturnthunder
    @saturnthunder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The relationship we share with food is food for thought.Thank you.

  • @noeliaduarte9115
    @noeliaduarte9115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing lecture!

  • @majipoorcat
    @majipoorcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There is nothing wrong about making yourself a cauliflower pizza or mashed cauliflower. I don’t eat that a lot but for me it does satisfy my need for the real thing. Maybe I am not addicted to carbs. I have been doing low carb, 20 -30 grams daily for 18 months. I ate a small amount of stuffing, mashed potatoes, sugarless cranberries a a tiny piece of real pumpkin pie for thanksgiving and that was it for me. No trouble getting back on low carb. I will have a potato latkah for Hanukkah next week. For me indulging on a limited basis is okay. Not for everyone. Which tells me everyone’s addiction is different. There are some who can drink a small amount of alcohol, smoke one cigarette a week, carb cycle. Not for everyone but for some.

  • @zbyszeks3657
    @zbyszeks3657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh man, that was something. It's brilliant insight into outmost important area of our emotions. That was great. Two little notes:
    1. From my perspective emotions and way of eating is TWO-WAY street. I mean overusing of carbs is caused by emotional stress, but in the same moment getting rid of carbs IMPROVES emotional state. It must be something in biochemistry of our body or maybe it's just deregulation of dopamine and serotonine receptors due to overeating sugar.
    2. Are you sure that more than 90% keto diet fails? Just curious.
    Nonetheless it was splendid and insightful. Respect!

    • @stephanripianzi4004
      @stephanripianzi4004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keto diet worked for my wife and I . It works , 2 change at a time . Get rid of soda, then bread , then I scream, then chips etc. I’m back at 56 kicking ass and taking names. I even
      Quit chocolate, and , switched to Miller lite! I weigh 155 lbs , I lift weights , walk, stretch and practice martial arts, same as when
      I was a young man!

    • @robertmareing2397
      @robertmareing2397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 2-way street you are referring to is the effect of 'negative reinforcement'. In historical psychology, the term 'reinforcement' is used to describe and event that increases the probability of the given behavior increaseing. 'Positive reinforcement' is pretty self-explanatory. A reward is given (or occurs) for an action and it likely increases. 'Negative reinforcement' refers to the increase in a specific behavior by removal of an aversive stimulus. In the case of carbs (includes alcohol) the increase of the hormones from carbs is a reinforcer. The aversive stress is lowered or removed in a psychochemical way by the carb. Taking a walk, meditation and other alternatives to carbs or alcohol substitutes a healthful reduction of the stress and becomes a negative reinforcer. This was a great presentation, and certainly helps understand how so many diet approaches are unsuccessful. I hadn't thought it through in the way it was presented and really appreciate his insights.

  • @Popsimath
    @Popsimath 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I learned a ton and I agree with most except "any calorie free drink". I think that diet or 'zero sugar' drinks or stevia in your coffee helps the addiction continue. So I'm water only. coffee was down to milk only but I'm going Black as of now. Water, Black Coffee, Zero carbs or sugar. I'll hit a treadmill when encounter "events".

  • @ronstanley9873
    @ronstanley9873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It is going well for me, I am following this way of eating, I will succeed because I want it badly, and will not take no for an answer.

  • @watercolourartincapetown2919
    @watercolourartincapetown2919 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dr. Robert Cywes: “Kill your best friend without replacing them”
    wow 😮thanks for explaining these emotional triggers

  • @barry_g8443
    @barry_g8443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant Insight!

  • @AlGoreBitesTheWeeny
    @AlGoreBitesTheWeeny ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this has been the most informative and enjoyable video on the vegan myth that i have watched in quite a while. the information you put forth really is above reproach. simple facts. i have been carnivore for close to 6 months now and i do feel so much better. clearly it is the proper human diet.
    CANIVORE FTW

  • @Eliese.
    @Eliese. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Something I discovered in my 7decades. Soothing can be through suckling. From nursing, sucking a thumb, gnawing on a pencil, drawing on a cigarette the action is part of the soothing beyond the chemistry of the nicotine. PS to help quit smoking, if interested, is to have a straw and ice water to suckle.

  • @kk-gM98
    @kk-gM98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is your best lecture, ever!

  • @health.is.wealth.
    @health.is.wealth. ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! Finally! What an amazing lecture!

  • @benbernanke7701
    @benbernanke7701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Just have sex bro and you won't feel like comfort eating"
    woah great insight it was that easy

  • @marlenerochin3404
    @marlenerochin3404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent lecture. Thank you.

  • @anthonymarshall6764
    @anthonymarshall6764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    youre a real one rob

  • @Turbo2640
    @Turbo2640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Robert offers practical insights and wisdom. Unfortunately, most medical practitioners will feel bewildered by the message because it takes them way out of their comfort zone. Even our beloved Peter and Paul couldn't get much past talking about serotonin. Though many doctors fool themselves to think otherwise, the reality is that psychology and emotional development are way beyond the scope of their ken.

  • @LauraMonge1974
    @LauraMonge1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this channel, however, this is the best lecture that I ever watched, thanks!

  • @SixStringUk
    @SixStringUk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had some problem following it. No carbs, but carbs are OK (vegetables, nuts and seeds - arguably the latter are actually difficult to stop eating). Treat it as an addiction, treat it like alcoholism, so no carbs, but "progressively remove carbohydrates" - so it's not like addiction because you don't progressively remove alcohol. It's not diet but it's what we eat, so diet. This and that is stupid, but do this and that. In the end it's diet but also learn how to cope with stress. So, nothing new.
    On one hand, after listening to countless talks on LCDU and similar channels, I've heard these messages a lot, but maybe better delivered. On the other hand maybe for someone new it would be revelatory.
    One thing I do agree with is the keto snacks and desserts part. I've always said that if you change the way you eat, just change it and prepare the food how it's natural to do instead of complicating it to make copies of the same things you ate before - it can be said just as well about keto pizza as about vegan burger. It's like leaving someone and then hooking up with a person that reminds you of the previous one.
    And I love when people put their own quotes with their own picture in a presentation :P

  • @stephenn3727
    @stephenn3727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was just amazing! Thank you

  • @lo5tcau5e35
    @lo5tcau5e35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    2 minutes in and I must say, it was so wonderful to hear through the mainstream media headlines on ABC radio, that the Australian government recognises the importance to treat diabetes and, wait for it, that includes the use of a low carb diet! 😲
    I know, I know, let's keep calm and wonder, what is the hidden agenda behind this? What is their definition of low carb? Is it just diabetics they want to treat? All I heard was this headline and felt very good about it none the less. So watch thuis space. Let us see what happens. I am encouraged by this, none the less.

    • @jobrown8146
      @jobrown8146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "what is the hidden agenda behind this? " Oh you are cynical, aren't you? And I am NOT being critical when I say that. I have become the same way with pharmaceutical companies.
      I was taking the antidepressant Pristiq which is only available in 3 doses, 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. 25mg is not available in Australia because our drug administrator has not allowed it. Since at least 2008 the patient leaflet says that the drug should be reduced gradually where possible. However, they also say that the tablet should not be broken. So how are we supposed to get off the drug?
      When I tried to reduce from 100mg to 50mg I experienced extreme cog fog and after 2 weeks on the lower dose I was unable to type. I took an extra dose of 50mg and after only 4 HOURS I was able to type again and the cog fog was lifting. Thankfully at that time I found survivingantidepressants.org and from the information that they provided I learned that it was possible to get my tablets compounded so that I could taper off. It has taken me 6 years but only experienced mild withdrawal symptoms during that time. I have now been off completely for 2 weeks.

    • @gaynorloxton8869
      @gaynorloxton8869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out Belinda Fettke and you will see how they have got it covered.

    • @killjoyredux8361
      @killjoyredux8361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably to do with the push to veganism and plant based everything in the war on meat.

    • @pennyfarthing1372
      @pennyfarthing1372 ปีที่แล้ว

      The "Low Carb Diet" is the CSIRO low carb diet which is actually a low GI diet. I don't know what the carb count is because you have to buy their books to get any real info.
      They do pride themselves on working with industry though so i can guess which industry has a say in what this diet should be like (low GI, avoid saturated fat, lean proteins etc).

  • @t1lcmaptraining13
    @t1lcmaptraining13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it - my walks are Mountain Bikes lol - Go out with confusion come back with clarity.

  • @cynthiahansen2341
    @cynthiahansen2341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so perfectly said!

  • @johneagle1855
    @johneagle1855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Well I have no illusion where my 20Kg came from. Being a total sloth while in lockdown. Now having a job for only 2 and a half weeks and down 3Kg. If this keeps going I might be 90Kg by Christmas but still 10Kg to go.

    • @aliendroneservices6621
      @aliendroneservices6621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sloth doesn't cause obesity. Investigate seed oils. See: Chris Knobbe and Tucker Goodrich.

    • @lo5tcau5e35
      @lo5tcau5e35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I lost 15kg in 3 month by slothing and eating low carb. I have since lost 5kg more after 3 more months meaning I am back to my normal, pre 20kg+ weight gain 7 years ago, and have kept it off during lockdown and lack of work.
      Not to mention the other health benefits eating low carb and more recently ultra low carb.

    • @johneagle1855
      @johneagle1855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aliendroneservices6621 don't do seed oils.

    • @unassailable6138
      @unassailable6138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aliendroneservices6621 seed oils are fine if used for frying, they evaporate well, I'm carnivore and I use sesame oil on the frying pan. Carbs are poison , 0 grams a day

    • @forrestaustin7050
      @forrestaustin7050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@unassailable6138 seed oils cause inflammation. Coconut oil or evvo

  • @markiangooley
    @markiangooley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I suppose that soybeans combine polyunsaturated fatty acids with some carbohydrates. But hardly anyone eats mature soybeans as-is. In Asia it’s immature soybeans (edamame) or fermented soybeans, apart from a few freak products like soy milk and tofu. Not as bad as doughnuts fried in soybean oil and glazed with sugar, either: relatively innocuous though I wouldn’t choose them personally.

  • @richardlumintao8610
    @richardlumintao8610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    High-carbs really get me sick. Doctor is telling me of not too much salty but never told me take out all sweet food or moderate intake of carbs. I found out that we need salt to gain electrolytes in our brain not sugar or high-carbs. My feeling since I eat low-carb my hypertension and diabetes are all normal

  • @mehnazjalil7661
    @mehnazjalil7661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video

  • @livelearnandteach7402
    @livelearnandteach7402 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been trying to lose weight since I was 11. I always wanted to lose weight fast. Now I'm 6 months without sugar and my weight is coming down slowly because I've now started dealing with my true issues as mentioned in this video. Instant gratification / dopamine cause by deap unhappiness. Sort the route issue and weight sorts itself.

  • @LorrainePiercy
    @LorrainePiercy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you on this channel.

  • @hope46sf
    @hope46sf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! So much to think about!!

  • @csjtbanks
    @csjtbanks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx I know plenty of fellow endurance runners, cyclists and swimmers who use exercise as their stress coping mechanism but are poorly educated on the impact of carb loading resulting at some stage with gaining weight, increasing insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, diabetes and a range of other inflamatory related diseases. There are plenty of former professional athletes around whose bodies eventually get over whelmed by this carb loading. I saw somewhere the use of the term the long silent scream of our pancrease and liver that is initially evidenced by weight gain before our bodies start to crumble with diabetes and inflamatory related disease.

  • @MrRoflboss
    @MrRoflboss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1. Adopt arbitrary method to deal with unease
    2. Avoid carbs
    3. Drink coffee in between meals
    4. Drink alcohol moderately

  • @defdaz
    @defdaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank God for Dr Mason at the end there actually sharing some science.

  • @winsomewife7112
    @winsomewife7112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been hearing that plants have toxic lectins and we should avoid eating plants. That sounds like excessive concern about lectins. Quality of plant foods matters, and preparation/cooking matters too. Your thoughts on lectins?

  • @stevec3872
    @stevec3872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was raised by a single mom who worked a lot so I was on my own much of the time. I never had an addiction problem in anything. I never smoked, didn't drink until 21 and then quit at 23 (46 years ago). When I started the keto lifestyle I just did it and over a year later I haven't cheated. So some people are prone to addiction problems to one degree or another, some are not. Fortunately for me, I don't have addiction problems.

  • @missygee6155
    @missygee6155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sick and currently have an aversion to my fav animal proteins. All I can stomach is carbs,which leaves me with a horrible taste on my tongue and hungry every hour, as well as heartburn.

  • @flaman1967
    @flaman1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty Dr.Cywes,my goal is to make the transition from 2 cups of coffee ,each containing 10 g of sugar and some cream to black coffee.Have a great day doctor.

  • @skincarejerk6040
    @skincarejerk6040 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I switched to Juul because I was tired of smelling like smoke. I probably do 10x more damage to my lungs because I hit it way more often, versus smoking where I’d have to wait to go outside. I’ve heard this from other people, too.
    I’ll be quitting in the next couple years, don’t worry folks...

  • @rodneyeten3402
    @rodneyeten3402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great talk and very timely for my family with two teenage boys. Are there links or more information about the Emotion Management Systems - the 5 Pillars (Creative / Meditative / etc) ? Is that similar to PERMA?

  • @NYNC88
    @NYNC88 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent definition of addiction 31:51

  • @aliendroneservices6621
    @aliendroneservices6621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    22:33 Broccoli is not nutritionally necessary.

    • @prins424
      @prins424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There may some hormesis benefits. Not really sure myself at this time though.

  • @backfru
    @backfru ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So, people are addicted to potatoes?
    I sold my mothers wedding ring to go buy some pineapples