So I guess I should talk to my doctor and then a dietician. I'm 27, weigh 310 lbs and I'm 5ft9. My A1C is 5.5 and son far as I can tell the only other iffy thing is my cholesterol I'd a tad bit high but not enough to require medication. Do you think I'd be benefit from the low carb diet?
Increasing animal protein is always a good idea. When it comes to nuts how do you feel about the phytic acid? Because nuts are anti nutrient I think they have more specific uses and should not be eaten all the time that's just my opinion
Hi Becky, how do you deal w/hair issues on keto? My hair grow is good but the hair thickness is not. My hair has changed so much since I started keto last year. Any advice?
I have insulin resistance that doesn't seem to be going any time soon so I get zero weight loss unless I keep daily carbs to under 20g, which can be frustrating to maintain every day for years long term. I read that for people who are only within the first 6 months of IR that it's reversible- I've had it for 3 years that I know of and possibly longer than that. My whole life I've been a sugar and carb addict and I'm almost 43 now.
My challenge is that I don’t want to lose any more weight but still stay in ketosis. I have been on keto for 10 months, not for weight loss but to reverse insulin resistance and get rid of my kidney stones which I managed to do with prolonged fasting several times, however, I wasn’t over weight to begin with but the weight came off any how. I didn’t mind losing 15 pounds but I don’t want to lose any more. I don’t even exercise for fear of losing more weight. I know I am supposed to increase the fat in my diet but I don’t know how to do that without eating more protein which can kick me out of ketosis or snacking between meals which also kicks me out of ketosis. 🤷🏻♀️
I agree, while low carb diets DO work for weight loss, they might be causing damage that won't appear for several decades. So I always do a cost/benefit analysis. Is the patient 400 pounds overweight and needs to lose weight at all costs, and as quickly as possible? Well then, heck yeah; I'm prescribing (I'm an RD) a keto diet! But is the person carrying around a few nuisance pounds? If all one needs to lose is <10 BMI points, I would surely recommend the patient TOTALLY omit all refined carb foods of ALL kinds, even Ezekiel bread, or rolled oats! These people should be getting 100% of their carbohydrate from high fiber nutrient dense foods like sweet potato, intact grains, home-cooked beans, and vegetables. But for people only dealing with a little bit of overweight, I wouldn't recommend a low carb diet.
After watching many videos, I've done the 21 day challenge and am continuing on with very low carb for another few weeks. It's been a drastic change, but very positive and not just in terms of weight. Pondering what comes as a next step. 🙂
I am on day 30 of keto, keeping around 20 g of carbs daily. I am Female, barely over 50, not hit menopause yet and have only lost 5 pounds. Have lots of migraines and am wanting to lose 6-8 more pounds and get rid of migraines, but had one yesterday…so still figuring out my macros. 😳 Feeling frustrated. I do I.F. 6 days of the week.
This is my hubby's youtube acct. I'm Kristen and I'm 50. I go about 20- 50. I've been losing pretty good with that range! I have about 70 lbs to go. I fell on my tailbone going into church, black ice 8 years ago. Put on a lot of weight from bad diet and bad meds. Finally found the right diet.
I enjoyed your video. I do under 15 carbs/day, I'm over 50, do intermittent fasting 10+ hrs & I avg 8+ lbs a month. Great weight loss program to maintain on too!
Thanks Dr. Becky. Refined carbs are as poison to me. I'm 66 turning 67 and built like a defensive end or offensive guard football player. Can't touch refined carbs, except as a fun reward. Started losing when I started counting carbs.
I'm a fan of the step down method, but it requires getting over the quick fix mentality. It's easy to get discouraged when watching or reading claims of 60 lbs in 2 months, but 5 lbs a month might be a realistic goal.
Hi Doc..enjoying your channel. Question, I am trying keto for second time (did it for 3 months last year). This time I am focusing on the percentage of fat in my diet (my goal is 70% per day). This makes it simple for me. I stay away from processed sugar, bread and starchy veggies). This is my 3rd week, I don't know how much weight I have lost but my clothes are definitely looser. I do 20/4 fasting window and 2 days per week I do a 36-40 he fast (been doing that for 2 years excluding thec3 months I was on keto last year). Because I am making all my own food with the exception of a supermarket chicken maybe once per week, I count net carbs, My goal is to keep them under 150g per day. I am finding that in reality I am averaging 94 net carbs per day. But do you have any research on 150g/day? Btw, I think the reason mine are at that level is I still include some fruit in my diet. Small amounts of watermelon or raisins or blueberries or strawberries. But not every day.
Low carb/Keto is all done and good EXCEPT; I cannot use ANY type of artificial sweetener. Even Stevia is a no no for me. I am EXTREMELY sensitive to chemicals, and almost every sweetener has been treated/manufactured using a chemical, or, has chemicals added. Why should a person have to put chemicals into their bodies which can/will cause negative effects. 🤒
Dr. Becky could convince me to do almost anything 😃 😄 😅 😆. Great information here for beginners. I used a step down method myself a few months ago but it involved replacing a meal a day with a keto meal, then two then keto all the way. The transition was very easy with no side effects other than the massive amounts of pee I excreted for a week. No keto flu either.
Dr. Becky, I am interested in your 21 day Keto Challenge. My question is : can intermittent fasting be incorporated w it? I have been following Keto for a while , but confused about eating veggies like a big salad for lunch and dinner. Do you count those salad carbs? Mixed greens, cucumbers?
I appreciate your mention of gender, age & hormones, (I’m a 60 year old female). This year has been my most difficult in light of the realization of how few calories I need on daily basis. Plus, I have to be much more intentional to exercise regularly. Your information on carbohydrates today is enlightening, 👍. I check your videos weekly and am blessed by the valuable information! Thank you, Dr. Becky!!
What is more important: 5% of calories from carbs or 30 grams? I have no appetite on Keto, if I'm not hungry, I feel I shouldn't eat. But then some days my 20 carbs might be 15% of my calories. Thank you for your content!
Thank you for breaking this down!
I do 50 to 100 on a good day. Thank you for this break down. I was not aware of the number to be considered low carb.
You have such a soothing voice to listen to, and quite stunning to boot.
Great info as always. 😁
So I guess I should talk to my doctor and then a dietician. I'm 27, weigh 310 lbs and I'm 5ft9. My A1C is 5.5 and son far as I can tell the only other iffy thing is my cholesterol I'd a tad bit high but not enough to require medication. Do you think I'd be benefit from the low carb diet?
How do you get enough calcium on the diet that you recommend? I need to get at least 600 mg from food alone.
Interestingly, there are no essential carbohydrates.
I eat Ezekiel bread! Is that good carbs to eat? Thank you very much for the info,love you videos. ❤️
Increasing animal protein is always a good idea. When it comes to nuts how do you feel about the phytic acid? Because nuts are anti nutrient I think they have more specific uses and should not be eaten all the time that's just my opinion
As always, interesting information! Thanks!
Shall i cook 100 gm of rice for my daily requirement? I am diabetic from india.
Hi Becky, how do you deal w/hair issues on keto? My hair grow is good but the hair thickness is not. My hair has changed so much since I started keto last year. Any advice?
Are we talking carbs or net carbs?
I have insulin resistance that doesn't seem to be going any time soon so I get zero weight loss unless I keep daily carbs to under 20g, which can be frustrating to maintain every day for years long term.
I read that for people who are only within the first 6 months of IR that it's reversible- I've had it for 3 years that I know of and possibly longer than that.
My whole life I've been a sugar and carb addict and I'm almost 43 now.
My challenge is that I don’t want to lose any more weight but still stay in ketosis. I have been on keto for 10 months, not for weight loss but to reverse insulin resistance and get rid of my kidney stones which I managed to do with prolonged fasting several times, however, I wasn’t over weight to begin with but the weight came off any how. I didn’t mind losing 15 pounds but I don’t want to lose any more. I don’t even exercise for fear of losing more weight. I know I am supposed to increase the fat in my diet but I don’t know how to do that without eating more protein which can kick me out of ketosis or snacking between meals which also kicks me out of ketosis. 🤷🏻♀️
I agree, while low carb diets DO work for weight loss, they might be causing damage that won't appear for several decades. So I always do a cost/benefit analysis. Is the patient 400 pounds overweight and needs to lose weight at all costs, and as quickly as possible? Well then, heck yeah; I'm prescribing (I'm an RD) a keto diet! But is the person carrying around a few nuisance pounds? If all one needs to lose is <10 BMI points, I would surely recommend the patient TOTALLY omit all refined carb foods of ALL kinds, even Ezekiel bread, or rolled oats! These people should be getting 100% of their carbohydrate from high fiber nutrient dense foods like sweet potato, intact grains, home-cooked beans, and vegetables. But for people only dealing with a little bit of overweight, I wouldn't recommend a low carb diet.
After watching many videos, I've done the 21 day challenge and am continuing on with very low carb for another few weeks. It's been a drastic change, but very positive and not just in terms of weight. Pondering what comes as a next step. 🙂
I am on day 30 of keto, keeping around 20 g of carbs daily. I am Female, barely over 50, not hit menopause yet and have only lost 5 pounds. Have lots of migraines and am wanting to lose 6-8 more pounds and get rid of migraines, but had one yesterday…so still figuring out my macros. 😳 Feeling frustrated. I do I.F. 6 days of the week.
Are the carb regerence ranges impact/net carbs or total? Do you advocate subtracting fibre to calculate the carbs?
Oh Bologna!
Thank you for taking a few minutes to produce this video, it made sense, was easy to understand and the food comparison was helpful.🙂
This is my hubby's youtube acct. I'm Kristen and I'm 50. I go about 20- 50. I've been losing pretty good with that range! I have about 70 lbs to go. I fell on my tailbone going into church, black ice 8 years ago. Put on a lot of weight from bad diet and bad meds. Finally found the right diet.
Thank you very helpful.
I get your understanding
Thanks Dr. Becky – just love you videos!
I always learn so much every new vlog thank you so much Becky ciao
I enjoyed your video. I do under 15 carbs/day, I'm over 50, do intermittent fasting 10+ hrs & I avg 8+ lbs a month. Great weight loss program to maintain on too!
Thanks Dr. Becky. Refined carbs are as poison to me. I'm 66 turning 67 and built like a defensive end or offensive guard football player. Can't touch refined carbs, except as a fun reward. Started losing when I started counting carbs.
I call my metabolism rate The Gundecker Glacier. Right now I'm in the Cretaceous Period and looking forward to pre-history.
Great reminders Becky! ….All carbs are not created equal!
It is so great to get this info! TY!!
Another Awesome video Thanks Much Love ❤❤❤
Great video!! Has anyone tried her 21 day Keto challenge?
I'm a fan of the step down method, but it requires getting over the quick fix mentality. It's easy to get discouraged when watching or reading claims of 60 lbs in 2 months, but 5 lbs a month might be a realistic goal.
Hi Doc..enjoying your channel. Question, I am trying keto for second time (did it for 3 months last year).
This time I am focusing on the percentage of fat in my diet (my goal is 70% per day). This makes it simple for me. I stay away from processed sugar, bread and starchy veggies). This is my 3rd week, I don't know how much weight I have lost but my clothes are definitely looser. I do 20/4 fasting window and 2 days per week I do a 36-40 he fast (been doing that for 2 years excluding thec3 months I was on keto last year).
Because I am making all my own food with the exception of a supermarket chicken maybe once per week, I count net carbs,
My goal is to keep them under 150g per day. I am finding that in reality I am averaging 94 net carbs per day. But do you have any research on 150g/day?
Btw, I think the reason mine are at that level is I still include some fruit in my diet. Small amounts of watermelon or raisins or blueberries or strawberries. But not every day.
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Low carb/Keto is all done and good EXCEPT; I cannot use ANY type of artificial sweetener. Even Stevia is a no no for me. I am EXTREMELY sensitive to chemicals, and almost every sweetener has been treated/manufactured using a chemical, or, has chemicals added. Why should a person have to put chemicals into their bodies which can/will cause negative effects. 🤒
Dr. Becky could convince me to do almost anything 😃 😄 😅 😆. Great information here for beginners. I used a step down method myself a few months ago but it involved replacing a meal a day with a keto meal, then two then keto all the way. The transition was very easy with no side effects other than the massive amounts of pee I excreted for a week. No keto flu either.
Dr. Becky, I am interested in your 21 day Keto Challenge. My question is : can intermittent fasting be incorporated w it? I have been following Keto for a while , but confused about eating veggies like a big salad for lunch and dinner. Do you count those salad carbs? Mixed greens, cucumbers?
Your videos are so accessible to everyone, no matter what their knowledge or experience is with the keto world. Thanks for all you do to help others!
I appreciate your mention of gender, age & hormones, (I’m a 60 year old female). This year has been my most difficult in light of the realization of how few calories I need on daily basis. Plus, I have to be much more intentional to exercise regularly. Your information on carbohydrates today is enlightening, 👍. I check your videos weekly and am blessed by the valuable information!
Thank you, Dr. Becky!!
Great content as usual…no one really explains the step down method. This seems to be the most sustainable way of cutting carbs. Thank you!!
I am over 65 and started doing between 50-100 grams of carbs a day in April and have lost 22 pounds to date.
What is more important: 5% of calories from carbs or 30 grams? I have no appetite on Keto, if I'm not hungry, I feel I shouldn't eat. But then some days my 20 carbs might be 15% of my calories. Thank you for your content!
This was great carb info! Thanks 🙏
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