I lost 65lbs in four months just by reducing carbs to only breakfast. Healthy ones at that, oatmeal, whole grains, fruits. Meat and veggies only for lunch and dinner. Lots if water. Excersize 5 days a week. Nothing crazy. No gym memberships. Pushups and running. Stuff you can do at home. Been life changing.
so you just started doing sport and move your ass. ofcourse you will lose fat. reducing carbs helps in this but you changed your lifestyle. thats the main factor
@@johnmachter40 sugar is the biggest thing that makes you gain weight. Too many carbs turn to sugar however you should utilize carbs if you're training 5 days a week. Fasting while working out and doing breathing exercises feels amazing
16/8 fasting has helped me go from 434 lbs to 371lbs since august 1st. its working for me and i know its a life style that i will continue for life.. under 300 by the 4th of july is the goal.
utewbing, the problem with that is exercise greatly increases appetite and is not the answer for people struggling with cravings, weight loss etc. @Carlos T, you keep doing what you’re doing man! Start to push towards 18/6 and then 20/4 or one meal a day and only think about adding exercise when you have absolutely killed your addiction to carbs or you’re approaching your ideal weight 💪🏼
I've begun to go for walk/runs with my dog and also incline walks on my treadmill. I just did a 30 hour fast yesterday and dinner is usually chicken breast or some other protein. Thanks for the motivation guys
I’m 6’2 and in good shape with a 32 inch waist I’m 220. I got all the way up to 312 pounds despite working out 5 days a week and not eating what I thought was a decent diet. I couldn’t lose weight like I could in the past so in my efforts to figure out why I stumbled onto Dr Berg. I went hard full keto with a 21/3 fasting to eating schedule. In 5 months I lost over 100 pounds, after the first 30 days the weight melted off. Apparently I was pre diabetic with insulin resistance. Literally all of my health problems went away, my heart palpitations my swollen joints and joint pain, I slept better had more energy than I knew what to do with as well as a huge increase to my libido. Keto is legit and I feel that sugar is a poison and people eat far far too much.
Dr Berg is an awesome resource. His videos help motivate me.... but the fifty pounds I’ve lost and increased health benefits are for real. Sugar is like a hard addictive drug. It’s hard to get away from with out a little discipline.
I had a major cerebellar stroke in 2013. Brain surgery, the whole 9 yards. After all this brain trauma, neuro fatigue is a major problem. I can't exercise 'cos I can't walk that far. I wanted to reduce the inflammation in my body so started keto in January 2020. To date (June 2021), my fatigue is way better, my energy levels are much higher, my skin is better. Plus, I happen to have lost 30kgs. I'm the lightest I've been since I was in my 20s. I'm now 63.
My wife and I started Keto just over a year ago and I've lost over 100lbs and she has lost over 30lbs. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 8 months ago and has almost completely reversed it with diet and mild exercise alone. After cutting out the processed sugars and refined carbs, we both started feeling loads better, our energy levels went up, and we actually look forward to our workouts instead of dreading them! Thank you guys for bringing this information to the forefront! -Brett
@@shauncollins678 yeah i never had respect for keto. Intermittent fasting while eating a healthy diet and growing muscle mass is a powerful tool toward good health
@@MAN9027 Agreed, from what I've seen people that lose weight end up gaining it all back and then some, probably because they never really learned how to use diet and exercise properly.
Keto is an amazing diet. I just don’t wanna eat like I used to, you get full so fast and have more energy. I used to LOOoOOooVE food, couldn’t stop snacking and ate like man portions but now I eat like a normal person. Keto rules.
If you want an early death or want to suffer degenerative diseases it's an amazing diet. Jimmy Moore sees to be doing so well ruclips.net/video/CT8K6NcAigo/видео.html
As soon as I focused on cutting out processed foods and sugar my health changed dramatically and fast. I eat as much natural foods as I possibly can! I now even enjoy growing a lot of vegetables.
most processed foods have ingredients that help sustain shelf life, that is where the problem comes in. Thats why natural foods will age quickly vs food that was processed. Look at the ingredients then anything else..
Went from 290 to 180 in about 13 months, by not eating sugars and carbs anymore, also almost cured my psoriasis! Sure beats what the dermatologist suggested.
When I cut my carbs out my psoriasis is so much better, but when I compete for wrestling I try to eat a few carbs to keep my energy levels up for all of my training, eat a few carbs for my first meal out of fast and it helps a ton with my energy through my workouts
I mean, I've done my research, and done my sport at both attempts, and adding like 20 carbs a day (if I have practice that day) allows me to maintain ketosis and I don't die when I do hard drilling practices or live practices
Jack TM ok yep happens I don’t get a lot of jokes or sarcasm since stroke (brain damage 😞) I should just stay off social media or quit commenting anyway 🤦♀️
It has taken me 4 years to find this podcast and to see that I came to the same conclusion all by myself. Always tired after lunch, aching joints ect. My body told me to stop various carb intakes and I feel so much better. No bread, no sugar, no pasta. Refined carbs, grain based foods. Quite remarkable...
I went on keto lost 2 and half stone, Got better focus (massively decreases ADHD symptoms) And cured back pain Fatty liver And IBS entirely gone which I was on medication. Keto diet is ace ,
I recently stopped eating carbs like bread and pasta - and I'm a pasta maniac so I was really eating lot of that stuff. I'm 2 weeks in and already I'm feeling a lot better and my damn belly isn't so bloated. Still big - but I'm seeing progress. Also I'm not so tired and sleepy all the time.
I weigh 185lbs @ 6ft, and that is gym weight. 6 days a week 2 1/2 hrs in the gym. I eat what I want. Your way of living sounds pretty damn Boring/Bland.
Thanks to Joe and some of his guests (shout out to Dom), I've been doing Keto for 4 months. I started at 302, and I'm down to 245 (I'm 6'4"). My exercise has increased by just a little amount, so it's almost diet alone that has me down 57 pounds. I'll do the keto diet the rest of my life. I understand how bad processed sugar/flour is now. Never again will I be the slob that I was.
I tried Atkins several times several years ago (basically re branded as Keto of late), with some success and no side effects until the last time. I was in hard core ketosis for several weeks, not hungry and tons of energy, until my heart starting doing something weird, beating really hard and slow to the point where it kept me up at night. Once I went out of ketosis, it went back to normal. Tried again thinking it wasn’t ketosis, weird heart beat came back and I thought this can’t be good so I haven’t gotten back into it since. I think the idea of keto is good, but I just can’t handle being in ketosis anymore which is a bummer.
@unknown it’s normal, Keto is only for super obese ppl, if u just wanna lose some weight to look shredded, just carve out a caloric deficit and go do lifting/cardio 😂. Ur brain needs a looong time to switch from carb to no carb diet for it being able to function normally
Joe, up until a few months ago I thought you were just some crazy ass drugged out comedian who just made me laugh but I never really took you seriously. After really following your podcasts you have opened my eyes to so many new topics and I have began a lifestyle change to balance my nutritional intake. I could never get on board with diets because the information was never presented in a way that I could relate to. You’re ideas and topics are so relatable and intuitive because you break down the science of nutrition into an understandable language. Keep it up man thanks for sharing everything!
You are what you eat. A little bread here and there I don't think is bad really. But, anything processed is a no for me. I eat nothing that comes in a packaged bag. Fast food, stay away from it! Just eat real food like they said. Meat, fruits, veggies. Simple. Now, beer is still the issue, lol; but, it's made from water and plant parts.... :P
@@tonithepony9846 more than a mountain dew ? High fructose corn syrup is the one of the worst things to put in your body. I'll still choose a beer over a can of soda. Soda and sugary drinks bring no benefits
@@L.ATRAFFICNMADNESS Did i say beer has more sugar then a mountain dew? No i didn't. Beer has a shitload of sugar. That's like saying well I'll take 4 adderalls over 5 hydrocodones.
As soon as I started keto, even before I lost much weight, I noticed that I didn't need the afternoon naps and the overall feeling of well-being is simply amazing.
I'm down 49 lbs. Started 28 August, 2017, at 220lbs. By 27 Nov 2017 I was down to 180 lbs, a pant size and a couple holes tighter on my belt. Less body fat (definitely noticeable). I slowed it down, and haven't been as strict through 2018, and hovered around 177. I've started intermittent fasting 16/8 and leaning keto in food choices, and I'm down to 170-171. This mess is real and practically a miracle worker. Damn near everything can be traced back to what you put on the table.
Do u mind telling what your diet consisted of..wanting to do this but how exactly did you lose your weight? What Foods? Great job by the way, that's awesome! Thanks
I'm happy for you. What are some foods that you regularly eat on keto? I'm trying to create a list of foods that I could just stick to. Preferably foods that already have a lot of fat in them.
@@Meepzilluh Bacon and eggs are going to be your best friends. A ton of fatty meat, salmon, chicken (not a lot tho, you don't want to eat too much protein), and a TON of green, non starchy veggies. Broccoli, cauliflower, zuchinni, spinach and avocado are good keto-friendly veggies. Remember to always track your macros tho, that's the most important part.
Pleaseeeeeee eat poly and mono UNsaturated fats. Eating keto with lots of saturated fats WILL cause fat deposits within your arteries and cause heart attacks or strokes
I stopped eating almost all refined sugars, and went low carb, cut processed foods too and I lost 40lbs from Oct-March doing very little excercise just walking my dog here and there.
Everything joe said at the end is true. I was depressed and in a shitty relationship and really didn’t get much sleep so I ate alot of crappy food in between the times I should’ve been asleep. And then you wake up do it all over sleeping in late eating carby meals. I went from 280 to 210
I've tried a lot of different diets to find what works for me. The fun thing about the diets for me is that I always learn about new ingredients and learn new recipes. Low carb had the biggest impact on my overall well being but was culinarily too restrictive. But reducing carbs and eating whole grains, beans, lentils, lots of vegetables and meats is the sweet spot. But there is no "one size fits all" diet. Try things out and learn about what works for you. And don't shove it down other people's throats! 😊
It's the habit you need nor the substance. Find an innocuous substance. I used to be addicted to marguerite as. Well I guess technically they're called palomas A paloma is squirt to killa lime juice and salt. But they don't make diet squirt anymore and I didn't want to drink anymore. So now I mix fresca which is sugar free lime juice and salt no tequila no sugar. I have one every night when I get home it's awesome. I also have a bone broth with it. That is my nightly ritual I don't miss the sugar I don't miss the booze because I've got this I've got another substance that's virtually calorie free.
I’m not condoning nor supporting the use of weed, but after a long day of work, and working out, smoking always loosens me up. Wether it be giving me tolerance for pain sensation, sleep, testosterone. Hell , i think it helped me with appetite, there’s so many shady substances out there that’s just a fat sloppy mess, substances that can put your entire way of life to shit, but weed is helpful in it’s own merit. Not saying it’s beneficial, some drugs aren’t for everyone.
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Preach ! I lost 30 pounds once cutting out carbs and processed foods. Cholesterol became perfect my fatty liver GONE glucose perfect. My body gets sick if I add sugar back in. Joe is right 👍
I used to eat a lot of bread and cheese, with almost every meal, its been a year since I quit that stuff. I'll swear by it because I feel that much better, the joint pain is real with bread .
@@gene5237 Fair question, I stopped eating cheese two weeks before i stopped eating bread, still had inflammation in my joints. Went away when I quit bread.
So hard for people to understand how long you can go without food when we aren't putting carbs and sugar in our pie hole. Went carnivore 4 months ago at 52 and never had so much consistent energy on demand. Still in weight loss mode but plan to try to vary the diet a little more once I reach my fighting weight, wherever that winds up just eating OMAD and eating to satiety.
While i am 100% onboard with keto, i wish people wouldn't be so judgmental and try to be the health police. It's about finding what works for YOUR body and what YOU will stick to consistently. Find a lifestyle that is healthy and sustainable and don't worry about anyone that says their way is better, as long as your way is HEALTHY and working for you and you feel good.
It seems like diet has become almost as controversial as politics and religion. I agree, it's very subjective. What works for you might not work for me.
I find this unsettling for the people who still are obese and continue to eat high calorie diets but don’t use any good amount of that energy. Basically put in enough work to equal the amount of calories you put in.
zParallaxz calories matter of course but it’s not that simple. The type of calories you eat do matter. 500 calories in fat and protein are going to last a lot longer in your body and give you a level amount of energy versus 500 calories of pasta which will give you a spike of energy then a crash when it’s over.
lorridzak I’m not talking about people who actually will learn about the difference between starches and proteins. I’m referring to the average joe or mom who keeps eating highly processed foods and snacks while not burning enough of the calories they consume. I.e soda isn’t good for you, but if your keeping active by moving all day and walking a dog per say, the effects lessen.
Started at 23.6 stone in november 2018, I'm now at 18.6 st and feeling better than ever. Tried everything, vegan, veggie, pesca etc etc name it I've done it. Keto has changed my life
I think Joe makes his best point around minute 9. Work plays a great part in our health. Working a shit low income job were I was not happy, but had to spend large amounts of time to make a living wage. Now I have a good job with good pay, I spend less time at work, afford a gym membership and can afford to eat a better diet.
There's nothing wrong with anecdotal evidence in addition to more rigorously gathered scientific evidence. You can be scientific and still discuss anecdotes and case studies. There isn't a scientific study on literally everything accounting for every possible variable, and things vary from person to person. It makes sense to take anecdotal evidence into account where documented experimentation may be lacking.
I think healthy whole grains and beans are an important part of a good diet, fruits too. It’s all about balance and eliminating the processed foods and added sugars. You don’t have to be keto.
That snowball effect he talked about is so real. I switched from drinking coffee to tea, started going to bed earlier, had less anxiety and energy highs and lows, and can control my hunger and mood better. All of that has aided me in going low calorie (I can't do keto, but hands down cal in vs out still works, and fueling my body with healthy food it metabolizes well works)
Best thing to do is finding the best meal plan for the day and repeating it over and over to start. Find something that gives what you need nutritionally and energy wise and eat that every day. So start with finding a good breakfast, lunch, and dinner that satisfies your cravings, gives you your necessary nutrients (which you can also find pills and supplements for). Track if it's giving you the recommended amount of minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, etc and eat that everyday. Then add another meal plan after you get sick of that. And now you have two days worth of meals you can prepare and alternate every other day. Slowly add more and more until you finally have a whole week planned out and written down. Then life gets easy. It comes down to restocking the ingredients needed and fucking cooking it. Once you have done this it really helps you stay on course and away from donuts, bread, and other foods that are bad for you. Get your shit together
No you don't. Does Joe sound happy to you? No, he freaks out about food. Fuck that. Live like a Rockstar... No famous/well respected artist ever had a strict diet.
@@noahwardak886 wow, that's incredibly fascinating. I certainly hope I can find more footage of this big-headed individual discussing his dietary habits
Joe Rogan is probably the most complete man. Not trying to stroke anyone's ego, but c'mon. Articulate, intelligent, great shape, successful, friendly but also not a pussy haha. Mad respect 💯
@Josh Carrillo Yes and no like if you eat a 12oz steak with three sides of veggies like broccoli you are not going to be hungry for at least six hours compared to eating a family size bag of chips or some other junk food that makes you feel starving three hours later
@@joerotter2873 No shit, if you eat a bunch of a sides with anything it's hard to overeat on one thing. But if you just fill your plate with chicken, it's very easy to eat beyond an appropriate daily caloric intake.
@@electron7659 I wouldn't recommend eating just chicken. I'm saying that if you were to eat nothing but chicken, you could very easily eat too much, as you have nothing else to fill you up that isn't as calorie dense as chicken is. If you were to go on a chicken only diet, I would recommend watching how much you eat because, again, it's very easy to consume a lot of calories without realizing it.
@@MasterChief0522 Oh because yesterday, I ate a full bowl of pure home cooked chicken but I fasted all day. I did a 22 hour fast. So do you think perhaps I didn't go over my recommend daily caloric intake?? (I weigh 174 lbs and 5'8" tall.)
Diagnosed with jessners, an autoimmune disorder years ago. Learned hard way you are what you eat. Great podcast! Thanks joe.! Jordan Peterson another remarkable individual. Nothing but respect for you both. Keep up the mind changing perspectives!
I’ve cut nearly all sugar and breads out of my diet for the last 6 months and I’ve never felt better in my life. Lost 22 pounds and never get that insulin crash anymore. It’s unreal how my sugar/carb cravings are virtually non-existent now and it’s just become easy.
Obviously Phafanapolis, you know nothing about good food and can not appreciate what it means to “growing up Italian” in America. The pasta, in its many shapes and forms and often hand made, is a treat when sauced with authentic, fresh garden tomato’s with spices and herbs, hours on the stove top...home made with love... and the best part, Sunday Dinner where the family and often friends would gather for a great meal and conversation. It was really like a celebration, every Sunday Dinner.
I've been eating a carnivore diet since Feb 15th of this year. I have eaten grapes and watermelon, at different times, and went straight back to the arthritis type pain in my hip and back. It's crazy! As long as I'm eating this way, I feel great. I'm honestly not sure I'll ever go back to anything else. It's hard to make sense of, but I know I feel better.
I dont think everyone is the same, genetics play a role too... for me keto, a low carb, high fat diet make my mind feel clearer and my endurance goes through the roof.
ill do lots of plants in my diet with healthy potions of lean meats and protein, coconut oil, peanut butter, avocados.. after a few weeks of trying this diet out, my Friends at the gym thought I was juicing because i was getting vascular and losing body fat rapidly lmao, when in reality no drugs were involved my body was simply responding better to this kinda diet vs a conventional diet. I think keto and many low carb diets can certainly help a vast amount of people. Again its not the same for everyone but for me it works.
Started keto because glucose and HbA1C kept going up - unintended but strangely cool things happened I cannot explain but welcomed: 1) skin tags under arms disappeared 2) chronic athlete's foot gone 3) no more body or face acne, even when stressed 4) ZERO nasal congestion PERFECT nose breathing after a lifetime of chronic sniffles/allergies/runny nose - even while sleeping 5) Went from 187-167lbs, 34 to 31 in waist
You are 100% correct. When I can stay on meat and veggies with a random "cheat day", I feel so good. But, I had surgery a few months ago and I certainly slipped off of my diet. I quickly gained 25 pounds and have inflammation in my legs. It is amazing what effect you diet can have. Back on my diet and back in the gym .... that's the answer for me.
High carbs and sugar are meant to be treats, eaten for a event or holiday, yet we live off of it. We should be living off of food you could find in nature, not super processed
I have a fatty liver now because of years abusing cookies, chocolates and shit, i'm very fit, i surf, skate, workout, but i feel totally what Joe said, when i'm eating clean, my body is a machine and when i eat junk, i feel hangover, sleepy with joints aching.
These scumbag food companies want you to continue believing sugar is at least a sometimes food. It isn’t. It’s literal poison and is the reason most people are in hospital.
@@mitzycasanova9041 I’ll often make a strawberry smoothie and since strawberries have next to no cakories I can have a lot of it and feel full for longer throughout the day but it’s only like 200 calories
My GF’s doctor AND endocrinologist can’t give her a straight answer about her recently diagnosed “sub-clinical hypothyroidism”. Nor will they refer her to a dietitian or nutritionist to help with dietary needs. She has gained 30 pounds in the past two years, despite working out six days a week and watching her portion sizes. She’s been put on various thyroid meds, and no drug or dosage helps with her fatigue, continuous weight gain and hair thinning. She was looking into trying out the ketogenic diet, because she’s also insulin-resistant having an under active thyroid, and keto helps with people who have that issue, by lowering or eliminating the intake of bad refined carbs (anything from a packet or a box). But then she heard that keto can put further strain on the thyroid and cause a whole host of other issues in the body. She also read that exercise can stress a hypothyroid body, further exacerbating symptoms. Since she cannot get an answer on the optimal diet or exercise for her condition. Back to square one, and she feels helpless. I’m not a doctor, but I wish I were. I can only google so much with her until it becomes a fucking abyss of marketing ads and money-making fads. This is frustrating. *Any helpful suggestions out there?*
I also have hashimoto's and PCOS. Also rosacea has recently developed, which is supposed to be hormonal. I recommend her check out www.reddit.com/r/hashimotos if she hasn't already. At least it helps you feel not so alone. Also extended fasting has helped me lose weight during quarantine. Cutting out all sugar and carbs except for 90% dark chocolate and fruit / veg seems to help. Unfortunately we can't just eat less and exercise. It's a whole lifestyle adjustment. I don't know if I'll be able to keep this up when I go back to work but for now it's working. Good luck, hope she finds something that helps
sunshinepig - thank you for taking the time out of your day to write this great comment. This is super helpful information and I will direct my GF to that website for some extra support. Hypothyroidism is a hell of an illness... I wish the best for you too, I’m glad you found something that works for now!! 👍
@@RustySpoons6490 I have a few cousins with thyroid issues. They all say lchf makes them feel much better and eases the symptoms, but some don't adhere to it constantly because it tends to imoact social life. I also strongly suggest finding a naturopath or someone who knows about herbs. There are a few I know of that impact women's health heavily, but I don't know enough about it to recommend the dose or something. Hope she gets better 😊
I’ve been fasting for 16 hours everyday, with 8am-4pm eating window I’ll eat, a peanut butter sandwich at 8, oatmeal and fruit at 11, and then eggs with turkey at 3 and I’ve lost 10 pounds in 1 week. Working out everyday
I find it crazy that most of the trending topics on diet and exercise is getting popular today but Joe has literally been talking about it literally 4 years ago, like no lie where the hell have I been? Very eye opening
Back in the early 1990’s I worked in health food and supplements at a chain that was bought by GNC. It was long boring days and before cell phones so I read a lot of the books on the shelf. The Atkins Diet was just becoming a thing. What I learned was something I forgot from 9th grade biology about calories - protein and carbs 4c/gm each and fat 9c/gm. What the books taught me was that our bodies burn carbs first, proteins 2nd and fats last. What I realized was that if you want to burn fat, limit your carbs and up your protein if you’re working out. I later learned that fat consumption is not a necessary evil to higher protein diets, but just plain old necessary. MCTs and L-carnitine especially were useful to sustain fat burning during workouts. With low carbs you could get shredded pretty quickly. Again, I later learned that food combinations was a huge part of the equation. Carbs can be consumed without issue if you say ate pasta by itself mixed with other carbs and a little fat. Proteins and greens are a good combo, but starchy foods are not because your body works really hard to digest meat using the carbs first it was mixed with. Paleo-diet is Mamés some sense because of the simple food choices and lack of combos. Susan Summers wrote several how-to recipe books on these combos and it really works. The issue today is all the competing marketing for diet plans trying to win your business and confusing us with good info mixed with junk science and promising better results with less effort. But at the core is the simple fact that we can’t lose weight and optimize our energy when we use it up in extended digestion. No steak and potatoes; try steak and salad. Not burger and fries; try fries in your salad. We have to retrain ourselves to accept new forms of meals and make them our new normal.
Weight loss is all calories. Eat less than maintenance calories and lose weight. Eat steak and potato's for every meal and lose weight, as long you you are eating under maintenance calories. If you wanna get real crazy burn a few extra calories by walking or doing cardio exercise. Agree there are a lot of competing diet plans today and I bet they all have one thing in common. Eating less calories than you maintenance calories in order to lose weight.
@@oscarduke7946 so you're saying that meat and potatoes is just as good as meat and greens? Protein and complex carbs vs simple carbs makes no difference? Yeah, ok.
There’s a MASSIVE difference between “refined” carbs and slow-burning natural carbs like yams, steel-cut oats, brown rice, beans, black-eyes peas etc. I’m so tired of people lumping all carbs together. They’re not at all the same. Keto is a fad, and isn’t right for everyone. Most people would do just as well just eating clean: lean proteins (animal or plant-based), plenty of veggies (aka fibrous carbs) and whole fruits, healthy fats, and the slow burning natural starchy carbs I mentioned above. Keto requires cutting out an entire food group, which is unsustainable for most people, and frankly not healthy long-term. So many people who lose weight on keto just gain it back, with a lowered metabolism to boot.
Yup, couldn’t have said it better myself. I was actually thinking about starting a Keto diet but I did my research and found Keto to be a short-term fix instead of a long-term solution for a healthy lifestyle.
@@JohnR32111 pffffhahahaha do you know how much you have to smoke to feel like that? I don't think he smokes as nearly as what it takes, plus if you use a vape the problem disappears
My problem with carb dense foods is not only do I feel sleepy but it makes me want to eat more and more and more. Where high protein high fat foods make me full but not sleepy
I had Lupus, clinical depression for 20+ years, arthritis in knee from old injury and extreme dairy allergies, went strict vegan, mostly plant-based and lots of green juices, within two months it was all corrected plus I lost a lot of weight. Wake up, bounce out of bed, high energy all day long, and look 20 years younger than I am. I don't know if these different groups are always shitting on each other and they both work but I know from my own experience that a true vegan diet is very healthy, for me the meat and dairy make me very sick.
I've been vegan for 4 years, I rarely ate meat before, but I was a big fan of dairy products. Now I can say that my skin looks better, I have more energy, I sleep well and I don't miss animal products, especially because I became vegan for ethical reasons. I sometimes crave for sugar, but I only indulge in it on a cheat day.
Oh, I've just made a video about the very harmful effects of sugar. I have seen my patients improve immediately from ANY chronic disease after quitting sugar cold turkey. It works because this substance is simply toxic and dangerous. Excellent discussion.
I agree. Started keto again and I'm 10 down in a week. That's all water I was swollen like a marshmallow. Already feeling better. That's what I like most on low carb, is that I feel better
@@blackmagicks its not always. I tried allot of diets for a long period. And high carb suits me. Im a lifetime atlete and still compete in MMA and BJJ, very low body fat and always fit. Rarely any injuries so i gues im doing allright.
I’m 23 and have been trying to lower my high blood pressure (I’m talkin’ 155/95) for over a year. Supplements weren’t helping. Two weeks into keto, and my blood pressure becoming normal! I had a 119/79 this morning!
There’s not a lot you can do except bide your time, anyone who comments “nah just eat less of it” clearly have never had an overeating issue... it finally happened for me in my 2nd year of college, after I got off the Freshman meal plan, I was able to cut down to 170
I’m on a _mostly_ Keto diet - predominantly fish, meat, eggs, with the exception of vegetables & fruit. I feel way better, i’ve lost significant fat since I started (I also lift a ton though) & I feel I can do this forever.
When I first became a truck driver I drank nothing but soda for 2 years I would drink up to 3 liters everyday and for some reason i stopped brushing my teeth and i was eating upwards of 6,000 calories a day. In all honesty I'm lucky bc I kept all my teeth and I only ended up gaining 75 lbs total before I snapped out of it. Both my doctor and my dentist were amazed and honestly when I look back on it so am I.
@@BSimpson1998 no im just super active when im not driving I also have a fast metabolism which I found out its actually possible to outeat a fast metabolism you just really have to overeat like crazy
Like you, Joe. I strongly believe BALANCE is the key to health. Not everything works for everyone, but the basics healthy foods does work for everyone. Balance is what has worked best for me. I found. I'm not a red meat eater. Not anymore. Super rare I'll have it. I'm more into chicken, salmon, other fish, eggs, veggies, fruits, etc. I try to control the carb. And I do feel best when I fast 2-4 times a week, whether for half a day, go very light that day or just go on water for a 1-2 days. I mostly drink water. Zero sodas. Juicing and all natural once in while. Like frappe, love them, I control it. The best you can do is always keep trying to eat healthy and what's best for you, your mind, and body. True for everything in life, BALANCE! Love most of the topics you bring. THANKS 💚
I lost 65 lbs since December off of this, man. Occasionally cheated when special occasions came around, but otherwise stuck to it. Absolutely legit, and I'd recommend it to anyone!!
15:00 onwards. So I had black strap mollasses recently for the last 6 months, 1-2 table spoons a day. now i have been diagnozed with chronic kidney disease. im super accurate with my overall diet so could this be the sole reason? i have absolutely no other reason to blame.
I lost 130 pounds in about 8 months when I cut nearly all carbs from my diet. I went from 320 to 190. Today, I only eat carbs specifically as a source of fuel for when I run. I eat those carbs and burn it all off during my workout. Outside of that, eating a high protein and fat diet keeps me feeling full. Carbs are not filling at all. In fact, the more carbs you eat, the more your brain craves carbs. When I was 320 pounds and eating 2 or 3 cheeseburgers per day, my total cholesterol was around 90. This is borderline low. Today, with a very healthy diet high in unsaturated fat and protein and low in carbohydrates, my total cholesterol is still around 90. I know it is purely anecdotal to give myself as an example, but there is no proven link between high cholesterol consumption and high cholesterol levels. There is proven link between both obesity and genetics when it comes to cholesterol. The fact is, you cholesterol is more likely to come down by losing weight than it is by switching to a low cholesterol diet.
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I lost 65lbs in four months just by reducing carbs to only breakfast. Healthy ones at that, oatmeal, whole grains, fruits. Meat and veggies only for lunch and dinner. Lots if water. Excersize 5 days a week. Nothing crazy. No gym memberships. Pushups and running. Stuff you can do at home. Been life changing.
so you just started doing sport and move your ass.
ofcourse you will lose fat.
reducing carbs helps in this but you changed your lifestyle.
thats the main factor
Let me try this !
@@johnmachter40 not necessarily, had he kept eating the same he may have just maintained weight. Instead he cut weight by making two changes
@@johnmachter40 nah diet is the key in losing weight like 90% dependency
@@johnmachter40 sugar is the biggest thing that makes you gain weight. Too many carbs turn to sugar however you should utilize carbs if you're training 5 days a week. Fasting while working out and doing breathing exercises feels amazing
16/8 fasting has helped me go from 434 lbs to 371lbs since august 1st. its working for me and i know its a life style that i will continue for life.. under 300 by the 4th of july is the goal.
utewbing, the problem with that is exercise greatly increases appetite and is not the answer for people struggling with cravings, weight loss etc.
@Carlos T, you keep doing what you’re doing man! Start to push towards 18/6 and then 20/4 or one meal a day and only think about adding exercise when you have absolutely killed your addiction to carbs or you’re approaching your ideal weight 💪🏼
I've begun to go for walk/runs with my dog and also incline walks on my treadmill. I just did a 30 hour fast yesterday and dinner is usually chicken breast or some other protein. Thanks for the motivation guys
How tf you get to 400 pounds
Also good work🔥
Get it bro!!
Carlos T good effort bro
I’m 6’2 and in good shape with a 32 inch waist I’m 220. I got all the way up to 312 pounds despite working out 5 days a week and not eating what I thought was a decent diet. I couldn’t lose weight like I could in the past so in my efforts to figure out why I stumbled onto Dr Berg. I went hard full keto with a 21/3 fasting to eating schedule. In 5 months I lost over 100 pounds, after the first 30 days the weight melted off. Apparently I was pre diabetic with insulin resistance. Literally all of my health problems went away, my heart palpitations my swollen joints and joint pain, I slept better had more energy than I knew what to do with as well as a huge increase to my libido. Keto is legit and I feel that sugar is a poison and people eat far far too much.
Dr Berg is an awesome resource. His videos help motivate me.... but the fifty pounds I’ve lost and increased health benefits are for real.
Sugar is like a hard addictive drug. It’s hard to get away from with out a little discipline.
good job man! i did it too and lost 33 lbs in the first month, then i backslid, i need to get onto it again.
Dr berg is Scientologist
Refined sugar is poison. Natural sugars in fruits and berries are perfectly safe.
bro thinks he is flexing by saying he is 6'2 !! lol i am 6'6 so what???
I wanna start a zero carb boy band, called the KeyTones.
The Neo-Epicurean sounds like a ska band name
Dont do it, you guys will be moody all the time.😫
you'd be on the podcast
@@benr77 lmaooo
I'll be Joey FATone
This podcast makes me want to learn more about everything. Always fascinating conversation.
That’s how school should be
Not gonna lie, I have learned more valuable lessons from RUclips than from school the last 4-5 years
First time?
That’s why it’s great 🍻
I used to workout but because of all these different people on the podcasts, I diet and workout.
I had a major cerebellar stroke in 2013. Brain surgery, the whole 9 yards. After all this brain trauma, neuro fatigue is a major problem. I can't exercise 'cos I can't walk that far. I wanted to reduce the inflammation in my body so started keto in January 2020. To date (June 2021), my fatigue is way better, my energy levels are much higher, my skin is better. Plus, I happen to have lost 30kgs. I'm the lightest I've been since I was in my 20s. I'm now 63.
God bless you with strength buddy you are A lion !!!!!
Glad youre still with us
My wife and I started Keto just over a year ago and I've lost over 100lbs and she has lost over 30lbs. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 8 months ago and has almost completely reversed it with diet and mild exercise alone. After cutting out the processed sugars and refined carbs, we both started feeling loads better, our energy levels went up, and we actually look forward to our workouts instead of dreading them! Thank you guys for bringing this information to the forefront! -Brett
thats awesomme man
any updates?
Keto is not sustainable for most, good luck
@@shauncollins678 yeah i never had respect for keto.
Intermittent fasting while eating a healthy diet and growing muscle mass is a powerful tool toward good health
@@MAN9027 Agreed, from what I've seen people that lose weight end up gaining it all back and then some, probably because they never really learned how to use diet and exercise properly.
Keto is an amazing diet. I just don’t wanna eat like I used to, you get full so fast and have more energy. I used to LOOoOOooVE food, couldn’t stop snacking and ate like man portions but now I eat like a normal person. Keto rules.
Can you name some only fat food that are clean??
Im starting it in 2 weeks... thank you
@@omartrachen6794 hows the diet? What foods are you eating?
If you want an early death or want to suffer degenerative diseases it's an amazing diet. Jimmy Moore sees to be doing so well ruclips.net/video/CT8K6NcAigo/видео.html
I’m curious how you’re doing a year later?
@@TB1M1 christ calm down vegan
As soon as I focused on cutting out processed foods and sugar my health changed dramatically and fast. I eat as much natural foods as I possibly can! I now even enjoy growing a lot of vegetables.
most processed foods have ingredients that help sustain shelf life, that is where the problem comes in. Thats why natural foods will age quickly vs food that was processed.
Look at the ingredients then anything else..
if i still eat a lot of carbs but they come from healthy sources like dates, fruit, oats and potatoes will i still have the benefits?
I’ve been doing the same and I’ve noticed my energy has been at a constant rate no dips through the day. I’m rarely ever ill too
Went from 290 to 180 in about 13 months, by not eating sugars and carbs anymore, also almost cured my psoriasis! Sure beats what the dermatologist suggested.
When I cut my carbs out my psoriasis is so much better, but when I compete for wrestling I try to eat a few carbs to keep my energy levels up for all of my training, eat a few carbs for my first meal out of fast and it helps a ton with my energy through my workouts
Jake Green wrestling is fucking gay
I mean, I've done my research, and done my sport at both attempts, and adding like 20 carbs a day (if I have practice that day) allows me to maintain ketosis and I don't die when I do hard drilling practices or live practices
What did they suggest?
I have paoraisis and psoraitic arthritis and yes keto helps alot
Grass fed butter that's barbaric Joe. Grass isn't consumed by butter in the wild
Lol!
Jack TM we know he means grass fed cows that’s just what we call it” grass fed butter “ it’s just easier calm down
@@nursefrye think the joke went over your head a bit
Jack TM ok yep happens I don’t get a lot of jokes or sarcasm since stroke (brain damage 😞) I should just stay off social media or quit commenting anyway 🤦♀️
nursefrye poor guy don’t beat yourself up over it
It has taken me 4 years to find this podcast and to see that I came to the same conclusion all by myself. Always tired after lunch, aching joints ect. My body told me to stop various carb intakes and I feel so much better. No bread, no sugar, no pasta. Refined carbs, grain based foods. Quite remarkable...
I went on keto lost 2 and half stone,
Got better focus (massively decreases ADHD symptoms)
And cured back pain
Fatty liver
And IBS entirely gone which I was on medication.
Keto diet is ace ,
I recently stopped eating carbs like bread and pasta - and I'm a pasta maniac so I was really eating lot of that stuff. I'm 2 weeks in and already I'm feeling a lot better and my damn belly isn't so bloated. Still big - but I'm seeing progress. Also I'm not so tired and sleepy all the time.
What is the name of the documentary that they are talking about?
I weigh 185lbs @ 6ft, and that is gym weight. 6 days a week 2 1/2 hrs in the gym. I eat what I want. Your way of living sounds pretty damn Boring/Bland.
Thanks to Joe and some of his guests (shout out to Dom), I've been doing Keto for 4 months. I started at 302, and I'm down to 245 (I'm 6'4"). My exercise has increased by just a little amount, so it's almost diet alone that has me down 57 pounds. I'll do the keto diet the rest of my life. I understand how bad processed sugar/flour is now. Never again will I be the slob that I was.
Most of what you lose is water, not fat
I tried Atkins several times several years ago (basically re branded as Keto of late), with some success and no side effects until the last time. I was in hard core ketosis for several weeks, not hungry and tons of energy, until my heart starting doing something weird, beating really hard and slow to the point where it kept me up at night. Once I went out of ketosis, it went back to normal. Tried again thinking it wasn’t ketosis, weird heart beat came back and I thought this can’t be good so I haven’t gotten back into it since. I think the idea of keto is good, but I just can’t handle being in ketosis anymore which is a bummer.
@unknown it’s normal, Keto is only for super obese ppl, if u just wanna lose some weight to look shredded, just carve out a caloric deficit and go do lifting/cardio 😂. Ur brain needs a looong time to switch from carb to no carb diet for it being able to function normally
@Lori Alexander electrolyte imbalance
Joe, up until a few months ago I thought you were just some crazy ass drugged out comedian who just made me laugh but I never really took you seriously. After really following your podcasts you have opened my eyes to so many new topics and I have began a lifestyle change to balance my nutritional intake. I could never get on board with diets because the information was never presented in a way that I could relate to. You’re ideas and topics are so relatable and intuitive because you break down the science of nutrition into an understandable language. Keep it up man thanks for sharing everything!
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation" what a quote..
That's some highschool shit
@@ericglenn9984 stfu
I'm one
I stopped eating almost all refined sugars, and went low carb, cut processed foods too and I died.
I didn't die I just didn't want too live anymore
did u try not eating at all and just using an IV drip??
THEY SAY DEATH IS BAD !!!!
Death is the new black.
Rick Flair died and they brought him back to life and he looks pretty good considering
You are what you eat. A little bread here and there I don't think is bad really. But, anything processed is a no for me. I eat nothing that comes in a packaged bag. Fast food, stay away from it! Just eat real food like they said. Meat, fruits, veggies. Simple. Now, beer is still the issue, lol; but, it's made from water and plant parts.... :P
The alcool inside is the problem.
Ill take a beer over a soda or other sugary drinks
@@L.ATRAFFICNMADNESS Beer has a ton of sugar in it.
@@tonithepony9846 more than a mountain dew ? High fructose corn syrup is the one of the worst things to put in your body. I'll still choose a beer over a can of soda. Soda and sugary drinks bring no benefits
@@L.ATRAFFICNMADNESS Did i say beer has more sugar then a mountain dew? No i didn't. Beer has a shitload of sugar. That's like saying well I'll take 4 adderalls over 5 hydrocodones.
As soon as I started keto, even before I lost much weight, I noticed that I didn't need the afternoon naps and the overall feeling of well-being is simply amazing.
I'm down 49 lbs. Started 28 August, 2017, at 220lbs. By 27 Nov 2017 I was down to 180 lbs, a pant size and a couple holes tighter on my belt. Less body fat (definitely noticeable). I slowed it down, and haven't been as strict through 2018, and hovered around 177. I've started intermittent fasting 16/8 and leaning keto in food choices, and I'm down to 170-171.
This mess is real and practically a miracle worker. Damn near everything can be traced back to what you put on the table.
Do u mind telling what your diet consisted of..wanting to do this but how exactly did you lose your weight? What Foods? Great job by the way, that's awesome! Thanks
Eating Keto is saving my diabetic ass.I've lost 20 lbs and my acc has gone from 11.7 down to 5.8 YEAH!
I'm happy for you. What are some foods that you regularly eat on keto? I'm trying to create a list of foods that I could just stick to. Preferably foods that already have a lot of fat in them.
@@Meepzilluh And of course he never replies...
@@Meepzilluh Bacon and eggs are going to be your best friends. A ton of fatty meat, salmon, chicken (not a lot tho, you don't want to eat too much protein), and a TON of green, non starchy veggies. Broccoli, cauliflower, zuchinni, spinach and avocado are good keto-friendly veggies. Remember to always track your macros tho, that's the most important part.
Good job! I'm proud of you for taking your health into your own hands
Pleaseeeeeee eat poly and mono UNsaturated fats. Eating keto with lots of saturated fats WILL cause fat deposits within your arteries and cause heart attacks or strokes
Carbs and sugar are the number one cause of depression. I know from experience. Sugar is worse drug in the world.
Complex carbs are totally fine. The probably is refined carbs and too much sugar
Complex carbs are not very good for you.
100%
I agree with this. I kicked carbs for a month and it was like I didn't need to sleep anymore. Best feeling ever.
Can relate.
Stanley Anderson
Wait are we talking about al carbs?
Same . I also had raw liver so maybe that’s why
I cut out every single gram of carbs and sugars for 2 weeks and now I’m insomniac 💪🏻
sounds awful, can't relate, love sleeping.
Things that reduce chronic inflammation. Nutritional ketosis, fasting and hiit cardio.
My dad always said “sugar is like women;nice and sweet,but it’ll kill you NIIIIIIIIIICE and slow.” Words I live by.
Your dad is awesome
Women don't kill. Only a few might. Just like a lot of men.
@@hafsarehman5001 XD pfffftttt
Fun way to tell the internet that you’re an incel 😭😂
@@MissShellBelle1 daww, if I had a nickel for every incel accusation. so many one-trick ponies
I stopped eating almost all refined sugars, and went low carb, cut processed foods too and I lost 40lbs from Oct-March doing very little excercise just walking my dog here and there.
Weight loss on a particular diet does not show the quality of said diet
Bc you were in a calorie deficit.
I have done the same and went keto. I have lost 50lbs in 4 months. I started forcing myself to eat so I would't lose it too fast.
Lost 50 lbs doing the same thing as you it works! It took 15 months for me though.
And u dream about pizza every night
Been on Keto for almost 2 weeks this is a real motivator
How’s your progress? Hope you’re doing well!
Im doing it too ..... I feel already so much better
Everything joe said at the end is true. I was depressed and in a shitty relationship and really didn’t get much sleep so I ate alot of crappy food in between the times I should’ve been asleep. And then you wake up do it all over sleeping in late eating carby meals. I went from 280 to 210
I've tried a lot of different diets to find what works for me. The fun thing about the diets for me is that I always learn about new ingredients and learn new recipes. Low carb had the biggest impact on my overall well being but was culinarily too restrictive. But reducing carbs and eating whole grains, beans, lentils, lots of vegetables and meats is the sweet spot. But there is no "one size fits all" diet. Try things out and learn about what works for you. And don't shove it down other people's throats! 😊
"It all started because they stayed up too late on their phone..."
Me: watching this @ 3:30am
Jack Gardiner me at 2:30 am
4:18 am here
1:19am here
That's so late, it's early!
Me right now lmao
The part about coming home from work tired all the time and then having food as a reward really hit home with me. Only for me it’s booze.
It's the habit you need nor the substance. Find an innocuous substance. I used to be addicted to marguerite as. Well I guess technically they're called palomas A paloma is squirt to killa lime juice and salt. But they don't make diet squirt anymore and I didn't want to drink anymore. So now I mix fresca which is sugar free lime juice and salt no tequila no sugar. I have one every night when I get home it's awesome. I also have a bone broth with it. That is my nightly ritual I don't miss the sugar I don't miss the booze because I've got this I've got another substance that's virtually calorie free.
Are you related to Al
G Man distant relation.
11 months sober - aa is working for me
I’m not condoning nor supporting the use of weed, but after a long day of work, and working out, smoking always loosens me up. Wether it be giving me tolerance for pain sensation, sleep, testosterone. Hell , i think it helped me with appetite, there’s so many shady substances out there that’s just a fat sloppy mess, substances that can put your entire way of life to shit, but weed is helpful in it’s own merit. Not saying it’s beneficial, some drugs aren’t for everyone.
Joe needs to get Dr. Fung on this show. Learn the metabolic reasons for all the things he's talking about.
That dude is a scammer and I’m pretty sure he’s getting in legal trouble for spreading misinformation lol
@@maxshaikhh99 That sounds concerning. Can you provide a source?
Fishofgold6 look up “biolayne autophagy” on RUclips
@@maxshaikhh99 yes jason fung is a liar. Claiming Calories in calories out does not work.
@@maxshaikhh99 Biolayne is a clown
I had low blood sugar issues and they were fixed after I started Keto
I feel absolutely better since starting keto almost three months ago.
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i've been off keto and i recently fainted after working out. i'm so desperate to fix this, praying going back on keto will be it.
kuya it can also be a problem with adrenals big bro. Look up Dr.Berg adrenal fatigue or keto secrets
@@SILVERSPADES could you explain what keto is
Preach ! I lost 30 pounds once cutting out carbs and processed foods. Cholesterol became perfect my fatty liver GONE glucose perfect. My body gets sick if I add sugar back in. Joe is right 👍
Joe " honey on top of butter woooo " Rogan
Burger Man 👍❤️
Fat is food.
Says burger man....
Try it.
honey is carby
dead
I used to eat a lot of bread and cheese, with almost every meal, its been a year since I quit that stuff. I'll swear by it because I feel that much better, the joint pain is real with bread .
How do you know it was the bread and not the cheese?
@@gene5237 Fair question, I stopped eating cheese two weeks before i stopped eating bread, still had inflammation in my joints. Went away when I quit bread.
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So hard for people to understand how long you can go without food when we aren't putting carbs and sugar in our pie hole. Went carnivore 4 months ago at 52 and never had so much consistent energy on demand. Still in weight loss mode but plan to try to vary the diet a little more once I reach my fighting weight, wherever that winds up just eating OMAD and eating to satiety.
While i am 100% onboard with keto, i wish people wouldn't be so judgmental and try to be the health police. It's about finding what works for YOUR body and what YOU will stick to consistently. Find a lifestyle that is healthy and sustainable and don't worry about anyone that says their way is better, as long as your way is HEALTHY and working for you and you feel good.
It seems like diet has become almost as controversial as politics and religion. I agree, it's very subjective. What works for you might not work for me.
I find this unsettling for the people who still are obese and continue to eat high calorie diets but don’t use any good amount of that energy. Basically put in enough work to equal the amount of calories you put in.
zParallaxz calories matter of course but it’s not that simple. The type of calories you eat do matter. 500 calories in fat and protein are going to last a lot longer in your body and give you a level amount of energy versus 500 calories of pasta which will give you a spike of energy then a crash when it’s over.
lorridzak I’m not talking about people who actually will learn about the difference between starches and proteins. I’m referring to the average joe or mom who keeps eating highly processed foods and snacks while not burning enough of the calories they consume. I.e soda isn’t good for you, but if your keeping active by moving all day and walking a dog per say, the effects lessen.
Simple right!
Fricken posers!
Started at 23.6 stone in november 2018, I'm now at 18.6 st and feeling better than ever. Tried everything, vegan, veggie, pesca etc etc name it I've done it. Keto has changed my life
I’ve just started keto. I’ve lost 8 pounds the first week and my energy has been through the roof. I just feel amazing
I think Joe makes his best point around minute 9. Work plays a great part in our health. Working a shit low income job were I was not happy, but had to spend large amounts of time to make a living wage. Now I have a good job with good pay, I spend less time at work, afford a gym membership and can afford to eat a better diet.
Cortisol (stress hormone) released in excess, ages the brain and skin. Hydration levels can also effect cortisol release.
Joe: We need good science to determine how we should be eating.
Also Joe: I heard of this one guy....
How can we get you on the podcast? I respect you both, but Joe is half-informed on diet. (And too sensitive when it comes to vegans.)
There's nothing wrong with anecdotal evidence in addition to more rigorously gathered scientific evidence. You can be scientific and still discuss anecdotes and case studies. There isn't a scientific study on literally everything accounting for every possible variable, and things vary from person to person. It makes sense to take anecdotal evidence into account where documented experimentation may be lacking.
3 dudes jacked on roids talking about health lmao
He’s just referring to personal anecdotes
Ahh, they said they were on steroids?
I think healthy whole grains and beans are an important part of a good diet, fruits too. It’s all about balance and eliminating the processed foods and added sugars. You don’t have to be keto.
This is undoubtedly true. But you can also go overboard with whole grains and fruits. Moderation is key
What is a healthy whole grain vs a regular whole grain?
That snowball effect he talked about is so real. I switched from drinking coffee to tea, started going to bed earlier, had less anxiety and energy highs and lows, and can control my hunger and mood better. All of that has aided me in going low calorie (I can't do keto, but hands down cal in vs out still works, and fueling my body with healthy food it metabolizes well works)
@Alistair Balistair Not nearly as much
Do you only look at calories? What about the nutritional value of the food?
Holy shit I need to get my life together
You can do it step by step
Same but I keep getting confused about what to eat 😭
@@snoozyq9576 just cut out breads refined carbs and sugars as much as possible start small and work your way up
Best thing to do is finding the best meal plan for the day and repeating it over and over to start. Find something that gives what you need nutritionally and energy wise and eat that every day. So start with finding a good breakfast, lunch, and dinner that satisfies your cravings, gives you your necessary nutrients (which you can also find pills and supplements for). Track if it's giving you the recommended amount of minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, etc and eat that everyday. Then add another meal plan after you get sick of that. And now you have two days worth of meals you can prepare and alternate every other day. Slowly add more and more until you finally have a whole week planned out and written down. Then life gets easy. It comes down to restocking the ingredients needed and fucking cooking it. Once you have done this it really helps you stay on course and away from donuts, bread, and other foods that are bad for you. Get your shit together
No you don't. Does Joe sound happy to you? No, he freaks out about food. Fuck that. Live like a Rockstar...
No famous/well respected artist ever had a strict diet.
How he sits there and talks for 3, 4 hours ?? The energy required is just amazing. Really impressive Joe
He’s on keto
@@noahwardak886 wow, that's incredibly fascinating. I certainly hope I can find more footage of this big-headed individual discussing his dietary habits
he also does jujitsu , write and do standups and a work out routine
@@drinkwoter Thank you for saying that, I was gonna say the same. Plus he looks great for someone around 50 years old here
@Henchman 24 criticism of a multimillionaire from your mothers basement 😆
Joe Rogan is probably the most complete man. Not trying to stroke anyone's ego, but c'mon. Articulate, intelligent, great shape, successful, friendly but also not a pussy haha. Mad respect 💯
but he doesn't eat carbs...
Marry him then 😂
Can’t say I’ve ever crushed on Joe Rogan lol interesting podcasts though.
“Friendly but also not a pussy”
Doesn’t seem like an accurate set of mutually exclusive attributes.
@@rossedwardmillerI can just sense the insecurity pouring out of you when you were writing that statement.
It's really hard to overeat on meat, you get really filled up and not get hungry for a while.
@Josh Carrillo Yes and no like if you eat a 12oz steak with three sides of veggies like broccoli you are not going to be hungry for at least six hours compared to eating a family size bag of chips or some other junk food that makes you feel starving three hours later
@@joerotter2873
No shit, if you eat a bunch of a sides with anything it's hard to overeat on one thing. But if you just fill your plate with chicken, it's very easy to eat beyond an appropriate daily caloric intake.
@@MasterChief0522 So if all you're eating is nothing but chicken on your plate, you recommend only eating a small amount????
@@electron7659
I wouldn't recommend eating just chicken. I'm saying that if you were to eat nothing but chicken, you could very easily eat too much, as you have nothing else to fill you up that isn't as calorie dense as chicken is. If you were to go on a chicken only diet, I would recommend watching how much you eat because, again, it's very easy to consume a lot of calories without realizing it.
@@MasterChief0522 Oh because yesterday, I ate a full bowl of pure home cooked chicken but I fasted all day. I did a 22 hour fast. So do you think perhaps I didn't go over my recommend daily caloric intake?? (I weigh 174 lbs and 5'8" tall.)
Diagnosed with jessners, an autoimmune disorder years ago. Learned hard way you are what you eat. Great podcast! Thanks joe.! Jordan Peterson another remarkable individual. Nothing but respect for you both. Keep up the mind changing perspectives!
I’ve cut nearly all sugar and breads out of my diet for the last 6 months and I’ve never felt better in my life. Lost 22 pounds and never get that insulin crash anymore. It’s unreal how my sugar/carb cravings are virtually non-existent now and it’s just become easy.
Make sure it's the artificial sugars and not natural.
how long does it take for those cravings to subside?! awful! are you still on the straight& narrow ? lol
Joe “linguine with clams” Rogan
Oh my God! I was drinking and almost choked! This is the best one yet!!!
IDK why Joe loves pasta so much; it's cheap, low quality, garbage food. He truly is at the perigee of guido wop and Neanderthal de-evolution.
This is genuinely one of the best Joe "____" Rogan comments ever made
Obviously Phafanapolis, you know nothing about good food and can not appreciate what it means to “growing up Italian” in America. The pasta, in its many shapes and forms and often hand made, is a treat when sauced with authentic, fresh garden tomato’s with spices and herbs, hours on the stove top...home made with love... and the best part, Sunday Dinner where the family and often friends would gather for a great meal and conversation. It was really like a celebration, every Sunday Dinner.
M "cant be original" Kiefer
I've been eating a carnivore diet since Feb 15th of this year. I have eaten grapes and watermelon, at different times, and went straight back to the arthritis type pain in my hip and back. It's crazy! As long as I'm eating this way, I feel great. I'm honestly not sure I'll ever go back to anything else. It's hard to make sense of, but I know I feel better.
I have been doing Keto for a year now. I have lost 65 pounds and my labs are great. I miss biscuits and gravy but discipline is the key.
I dont think everyone is the same, genetics play a role too... for me keto, a low carb, high fat diet make my mind feel clearer and my endurance goes through the roof.
ill do lots of plants in my diet with healthy potions of lean meats and protein, coconut oil, peanut butter, avocados.. after a few weeks of trying this diet out, my Friends at the gym thought I was juicing because i was getting vascular and losing body fat rapidly lmao, when in reality no drugs were involved my body was simply responding better to this kinda diet vs a conventional diet. I think keto and many low carb diets can certainly help a vast amount of people. Again its not the same for everyone but for me it works.
Same, I can't do as much cardio on carbs and definitely feel the mood and better brain efficiency on keto
SuperSaiyansUnited Same here, almost exactly
@@Realifesaiyan1 What if wanna start keto diet for more energy and to reduce anxiety at work but also don't wanna lose weight?
I think genetics play a role in how much carbs the body can take, so carbs shouldn't be prioritized. Peter Attia has good articles on this.
Started keto because glucose and HbA1C kept going up - unintended but strangely cool things happened I cannot explain but welcomed:
1) skin tags under arms disappeared
2) chronic athlete's foot gone
3) no more body or face acne, even when stressed
4) ZERO nasal congestion PERFECT nose breathing after a lifetime of chronic sniffles/allergies/runny nose - even while sleeping
5) Went from 187-167lbs, 34 to 31 in waist
You are 100% correct. When I can stay on meat and veggies with a random "cheat day", I feel so good.
But, I had surgery a few months ago and I certainly slipped off of my diet. I quickly gained 25 pounds and have inflammation in my legs. It is amazing what effect you diet can have.
Back on my diet and back in the gym .... that's the answer for me.
Which surgery
8:58 "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." - Henry David Thoreau. "You don't have to." - Alan Watts
The modern American diet right now: high carbs, high fat,over-sized portions. You eat and drink sugar like there's no tomorrow.
High carbs and sugar are meant to be treats, eaten for a event or holiday, yet we live off of it. We should be living off of food you could find in nature, not super processed
I have a fatty liver now because of years abusing cookies, chocolates and shit, i'm very fit, i surf, skate, workout, but i feel totally what Joe said, when i'm eating clean, my body is a machine and when i eat junk, i feel hangover, sleepy with joints aching.
These scumbag food companies want you to continue believing sugar is at least a sometimes food. It isn’t. It’s literal poison and is the reason most people are in hospital.
@@mitzycasanova9041 only processed sugars but sugars found I nature like in fruit are good for u and they taste good
@@mitzycasanova9041 I’ll often make a strawberry smoothie and since strawberries have next to no cakories I can have a lot of it and feel full for longer throughout the day but it’s only like 200 calories
"I went running today and for some reason, I can't stop coughing". Man, I've lived in LA, I hear you
Pollution?
"more than half the people that are in the hospital are there because of what they ate"...wow, when you think about it that way.
@unknown it's good repeat business for the medical industry.
@Randall Glatt as well as exercise. Cant have one and not the other
My GF’s doctor AND endocrinologist can’t give her a straight answer about her recently diagnosed “sub-clinical hypothyroidism”.
Nor will they refer her to a dietitian or nutritionist to help with dietary needs.
She has gained 30 pounds in the past two years, despite working out six days a week and watching her portion sizes.
She’s been put on various thyroid meds, and no drug or dosage helps with her fatigue, continuous weight gain and hair thinning.
She was looking into trying out the ketogenic diet, because she’s also insulin-resistant having an under active thyroid, and keto helps with people who have that issue, by lowering or eliminating the intake of bad refined carbs (anything from a packet or a box).
But then she heard that keto can put further strain on the thyroid and cause a whole host of other issues in the body. She also read that exercise can stress a hypothyroid body, further exacerbating symptoms.
Since she cannot get an answer on the optimal diet or exercise for her condition. Back to square one, and she feels helpless. I’m not a doctor, but I wish I were. I can only google so much with her until it becomes a fucking abyss of marketing ads and money-making fads. This is frustrating.
*Any helpful suggestions out there?*
Look up snake diet on youtube
I also have hashimoto's and PCOS. Also rosacea has recently developed, which is supposed to be hormonal. I recommend her check out www.reddit.com/r/hashimotos if she hasn't already. At least it helps you feel not so alone. Also extended fasting has helped me lose weight during quarantine. Cutting out all sugar and carbs except for 90% dark chocolate and fruit / veg seems to help. Unfortunately we can't just eat less and exercise. It's a whole lifestyle adjustment. I don't know if I'll be able to keep this up when I go back to work but for now it's working. Good luck, hope she finds something that helps
Akhtar Hossain - thanks for the tip! I’ll look into that.
sunshinepig - thank you for taking the time out of your day to write this great comment. This is super helpful information and I will direct my GF to that website for some extra support. Hypothyroidism is a hell of an illness... I wish the best for you too, I’m glad you found something that works for now!! 👍
@@RustySpoons6490 I have a few cousins with thyroid issues. They all say lchf makes them feel much better and eases the symptoms, but some don't adhere to it constantly because it tends to imoact social life. I also strongly suggest finding a naturopath or someone who knows about herbs. There are a few I know of that impact women's health heavily, but I don't know enough about it to recommend the dose or something. Hope she gets better 😊
I just cut sugar from my coffee and I am seeing a big difference already..(lost 47 lbs so far.)
That is one fata$$ coffee.
I know I’m late here but that made me laugh so hard. “I’ll have a medium coffee with 5lbs of sugar. Extra caramel sauce”
Just use sweetner
@@itskoota Use Stevia not Aspartame...
@@michelpaquin5333 why
I’ve been fasting for 16 hours everyday, with 8am-4pm eating window I’ll eat, a peanut butter sandwich at 8, oatmeal and fruit at 11, and then eggs with turkey at 3 and I’ve lost 10 pounds in 1 week. Working out everyday
I find it crazy that most of the trending topics on diet and exercise is getting popular today but Joe has literally been talking about it literally 4 years ago, like no lie where the hell have I been? Very eye opening
joe "cant eat a pizza without becoming sleepy" rogan
He probably is gluten intolerant. I get sleepy/fatigue eating bread also.
Duno try eating a large dominos and sides and see how you feel🤣
Let's see how much energy you have after "a pizza" lol
@@adams4100 Maybe have 1 slice of pizza instead of being a fat ass eating a whole pie lol
Same here ☝️💯 even gluten free stuff @spacemonkey
he needs DR.BERG ON HERE
James Cohenour yes!!!!!!!
yes get the berg on here
I love Dr b
Dr... Zoidberg?😬
@@branmrrs its funny because its poisonous. Dr Z.......
I start watching this to get encouraged about the Keito diet. Instead Joe gets me hungry talking about breads and butter
Get Dr. Berg on the show Joe
Do it! Do it🌈
And a white board
Let's not have a chiropractor on to talk about dieting
He is not a doctor, he is a fraud
@@raydematio7585 The thing is he actually is a dr...
Back in the early 1990’s I worked in health food and supplements at a chain that was bought by GNC. It was long boring days and before cell phones so I read a lot of the books on the shelf. The Atkins Diet was just becoming a thing. What I learned was something I forgot from 9th grade biology about calories - protein and carbs 4c/gm each and fat 9c/gm. What the books taught me was that our bodies burn carbs first, proteins 2nd and fats last. What I realized was that if you want to burn fat, limit your carbs and up your protein if you’re working out. I later learned that fat consumption is not a necessary evil to higher protein diets, but just plain old necessary. MCTs and L-carnitine especially were useful to sustain fat burning during workouts. With low carbs you could get shredded pretty quickly. Again, I later learned that food combinations was a huge part of the equation. Carbs can be consumed without issue if you say ate pasta by itself mixed with other carbs and a little fat. Proteins and greens are a good combo, but starchy foods are not because your body works really hard to digest meat using the carbs first it was mixed with. Paleo-diet is Mamés some sense because of the simple food choices and lack of combos. Susan Summers wrote several how-to recipe books on these combos and it really works.
The issue today is all the competing marketing for diet plans trying to win your business and confusing us with good info mixed with junk science and promising better results with less effort. But at the core is the simple fact that we can’t lose weight and optimize our energy when we use it up in extended digestion. No steak and potatoes; try steak and salad. Not burger and fries; try fries in your salad. We have to retrain ourselves to accept new forms of meals and make them our new normal.
Thanks for sharing this priceless information, Matthew! Will begin to implement this in phases for myself and my family right away 🙏
Weight loss is all calories. Eat less than maintenance calories and lose weight. Eat steak and potato's for every meal and lose weight, as long you you are eating under maintenance calories. If you wanna get real crazy burn a few extra calories by walking or doing cardio exercise.
Agree there are a lot of competing diet plans today and I bet they all have one thing in common. Eating less calories than you maintenance calories in order to lose weight.
Mathew Bittenbener: food combining is pseudo science !
@@adarshrajbhatt6557 its pseudo science
@@oscarduke7946 so you're saying that meat and potatoes is just as good as meat and greens? Protein and complex carbs vs simple carbs makes no difference? Yeah, ok.
There’s a MASSIVE difference between “refined” carbs and slow-burning natural carbs like yams, steel-cut oats, brown rice, beans, black-eyes peas etc. I’m so tired of people lumping all carbs together. They’re not at all the same. Keto is a fad, and isn’t right for everyone. Most people would do just as well just eating clean: lean proteins (animal or plant-based), plenty of veggies (aka fibrous carbs) and whole fruits, healthy fats, and the slow burning natural starchy carbs I mentioned above.
Keto requires cutting out an entire food group, which is unsustainable for most people, and frankly not healthy long-term. So many people who lose weight on keto just gain it back, with a lowered metabolism to boot.
An awful amount of time passed before someone said it.
Yup, couldn’t have said it better myself. I was actually thinking about starting a Keto diet but I did my research and found Keto to be a short-term fix instead of a long-term solution for a healthy lifestyle.
Joe "cough" i am really "cough" healthy all the "cough" time Rogan
Peter Pors thats the weed bruhh
Yep, he’s still smokin so his lungs aren’t in peak shape. His choice though.
@@JohnR32111 pffffhahahaha do you know how much you have to smoke to feel like that? I don't think he smokes as nearly as what it takes, plus if you use a vape the problem disappears
I don't smoke regularly but I always cough due it
@@jakemorrison8507 Maybe you never excersise or you have some lung problem that smoking increases, because I smoke sometimes and never had cough
Went Keto lost 25 pounds in 3 weeks✊🏾
Damn good stuff 💯
Keep going on
John Manigold that doesn't seem sustainable. > 7 lbs per week? Take your time losing weight, no need to rush..
Anything is possible on the internet I guess..
keep heatlthy
My problem with carb dense foods is not only do I feel sleepy but it makes me want to eat more and more and more. Where high protein high fat foods make me full but not sleepy
When I eat good carbs and meat I expel enormous farts . It's amazing
We support you all the way Marco!
🤣🤣🤣
I like how you worded this
And say pants!!
Lentils make great farts
DMT on sourdough with honey umm !!!😂
I had Lupus, clinical depression for 20+ years, arthritis in knee from old injury and extreme dairy allergies, went strict vegan, mostly plant-based and lots of green juices, within two months it was all corrected plus I lost a lot of weight. Wake up, bounce out of bed, high energy all day long, and look 20 years younger than I am. I don't know if these different groups are always shitting on each other and they both work but I know from my own experience that a true vegan diet is very healthy, for me the meat and dairy make me very sick.
man the f up and drink some milk buddy ... its means you are not man enough to drink milk and eat meat.
What about oils, sugar and junk food? Did you eat that before going strict vegan?
I've been vegan for 4 years, I rarely ate meat before, but I was a big fan of dairy products. Now I can say that my skin looks better, I have more energy, I sleep well and I don't miss animal products, especially because I became vegan for ethical reasons. I sometimes crave for sugar, but I only indulge in it on a cheat day.
Oh, I've just made a video about the very harmful effects of sugar. I have seen my patients improve immediately from ANY chronic disease after quitting sugar cold turkey. It works because this substance is simply toxic and dangerous. Excellent discussion.
Perhaps the most clear and rational discussion about food and nutrition I've ever heard.
I am doing Keto diet for the last 3 months and it freaking great
I agree. Started keto again and I'm 10 down in a week. That's all water I was swollen like a marshmallow. Already feeling better. That's what I like most on low carb, is that I feel better
😂
Every time I eat sugar and flour is like I'm being poisoned. The feeling is horrible
Cant say the same, in our house hold we eat allot of grains including wheat.
Do you have celiacs?
@@Ray-wp4ji if youre always poisoned, youll never feel like youre poisoned since its the norm for you
@@blackmagicks its not always. I tried allot of diets for a long period. And high carb suits me. Im a lifetime atlete and still compete in MMA and BJJ, very low body fat and always fit. Rarely any injuries so i gues im doing allright.
@@Ray-wp4ji you know yourself better than anyone else
Is Joe under the impression that everyone takes an afternoon nap?
Maybe just wants an afternoon nap
In Italy we do.. hahahahaha
@@mobutter2879 you still alive out there?
@@samuelalasu2330 oof
I do 😎🥱😴
this is a great way of living, i dont get really sick anymore
I’m 23 and have been trying to lower my high blood pressure (I’m talkin’ 155/95) for over a year. Supplements weren’t helping. Two weeks into keto, and my blood pressure becoming normal! I had a 119/79 this morning!
Definitely hard to control what to eat especially when you’re younger living with your parents early highschool.
@Tricks Are for pimps frr because you dont have shit else to eat unless the buy it for you
Tricks Are for pimps so common. Were you and your family overweight? It’s also common to shame the one family member who tries to make an effort.
There’s not a lot you can do except bide your time, anyone who comments “nah just eat less of it” clearly have never had an overeating issue... it finally happened for me in my 2nd year of college, after I got off the Freshman meal plan, I was able to cut down to 170
@@garrettbaratheon567 you are 250 pounds of fat, don't lie
dietisgreat I’m 200 right now, I did the bulking cutting thing like a jackass
I literally started watching this eating bread and butter and now I hate myself.
Just eat what like, life’s too shitty already to consume stuff you don’t find tasty
Yeah until you get diabetes and you have to do it anywasy or lose a leg or be on pills all your life
Crucible777 sh*#t 😬....🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nah bro don't feel bad, enjoy life, enjoy your bread. Don't listen to the haters lmfao
There’s nothing wrong with bread, Joe just likes to jump on every diet bandwagon their is. You’re better off watching Greg Doucette
8th day on keto with 18:6 intermittent fasting along with running, 10 pounds off in a week and my appetite has completely changed.
You need Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. Eric Berg ASAP
Sam absolutely!
Dr Ekberg
@theftothek i agree he is not a medical doctor and just a complete tool
@@joshsmith9058 you guys are such Jr. High weirdos. Gonna steal his backpack next?
@@ZZ-yw5sh So call DR Berg is a moron.
I’m on a _mostly_ Keto diet - predominantly fish, meat, eggs, with the exception of vegetables & fruit.
I feel way better, i’ve lost significant fat since I started (I also lift a ton though) & I feel I can do this forever.
Carbs-sugar/corn fructose toxic stuff...our diets are killing us
Yep, shite! Big pharma digs it.
Non refined carbs are fine but refined carbs are shit
Sugar has always been like a crack addiction for me. I get such a hit of dopamine from it, I'm addicted.
Thats why sugar is known as the crack cocaine of the food industry
I know I can't go without bread I'm addicted to it, I can cut sugars and other bad carbs but feel defeated because of the bread thing.
I quit the carbs and sugar and soft drinks. Went from 230lbs to 180lbs. Feel great.
When I first became a truck driver I drank nothing but soda for 2 years I would drink up to 3 liters everyday and for some reason i stopped brushing my teeth and i was eating upwards of 6,000 calories a day. In all honesty I'm lucky bc I kept all my teeth and I only ended up gaining 75 lbs total before I snapped out of it. Both my doctor and my dentist were amazed and honestly when I look back on it so am I.
I’m honestly impressed with the 6000 calories. I can’t eat past 2000 without getting full
Are you like 7 feet tall or was there some underlying issue preventing your body from gaining weight?
@@BSimpson1998 no im just super active when im not driving I also have a fast metabolism which I found out its actually possible to outeat a fast metabolism you just really have to overeat like crazy
Keto is amazing. So far I’m down 25 lbs in two months and it’s super easy to maintain. The only things I truly miss is rice with beans and tacos.
It's amazing if you want an early death.. if you don't believe me measure your blood glucose over time on keto it will rise.
Like you, Joe. I strongly believe BALANCE is the key to health. Not everything works for everyone, but the basics healthy foods does work for everyone.
Balance is what has worked best for me. I found. I'm not a red meat eater. Not anymore. Super rare I'll have it. I'm more into chicken, salmon, other fish, eggs, veggies, fruits, etc. I try to control the carb. And I do feel best when I fast 2-4 times a week, whether for half a day, go very light that day or just go on water for a 1-2 days.
I mostly drink water. Zero sodas. Juicing and all natural once in while. Like frappe, love them, I control it.
The best you can do is always keep trying to eat healthy and what's best for you, your mind, and body.
True for everything in life, BALANCE!
Love most of the topics you bring. THANKS 💚
I lost 65 lbs since December off of this, man. Occasionally cheated when special occasions came around, but otherwise stuck to it. Absolutely legit, and I'd recommend it to anyone!!
So true. I've been low carb for 20 plus years.
15:00 onwards. So I had black strap mollasses recently for the last 6 months, 1-2 table spoons a day. now i have been diagnozed with chronic kidney disease. im super accurate with my overall diet so could this be the sole reason? i have absolutely no other reason to blame.
I'm eating macaroni and cheese while watching this
Please with a soda pop.
Add some doritos instead of a salad
Add ground beef for cheeseburger pasta delight
Yuck. That shit looks and tastes like yellow glue. How do you even look at it let alone eat it?
I lost 130 pounds in about 8 months when I cut nearly all carbs from my diet. I went from 320 to 190. Today, I only eat carbs specifically as a source of fuel for when I run. I eat those carbs and burn it all off during my workout. Outside of that, eating a high protein and fat diet keeps me feeling full. Carbs are not filling at all. In fact, the more carbs you eat, the more your brain craves carbs.
When I was 320 pounds and eating 2 or 3 cheeseburgers per day, my total cholesterol was around 90. This is borderline low. Today, with a very healthy diet high in unsaturated fat and protein and low in carbohydrates, my total cholesterol is still around 90. I know it is purely anecdotal to give myself as an example, but there is no proven link between high cholesterol consumption and high cholesterol levels. There is proven link between both obesity and genetics when it comes to cholesterol. The fact is, you cholesterol is more likely to come down by losing weight than it is by switching to a low cholesterol diet.