Here in the States, canned 'hard seltzers' have become popular. 'Truly' is one brand. Around 5% alcohol, yet very low carb, like 2 grams per can. Around a buck a can. And I like lemon vodka, on the rocks.
A true scientist, I mean the doctor's role is always complex. Should a doctor say what's politically correct? What most of them do. Or should they be honest scientists? Like amongst this one?
I've just hit my 65lbs weight loss goal in just under 5 months with keto. Drank 6 double vodka sodas, every Friday and Saturday nights since I started! (male, 31, 6'4", 245lb down to 180lb)
Did you find this help u transition...cause I’ve been drinking on and off on my first week back on keto and it helps my energy levels atleast while I’m drinking.
Love the information, I started a keto diet four months ago, and abstained from all alcohol. It’s nice to know that if I’m out with friends for dinner I can have one glass of wine. The alcohol question was something I didn’t see anyone else answering, so thank you for your information and for putting up this video.
This is true. Almost 1/2 my food expense. I just calculated my dinner from yesterday. Really exactly 1/2. Lucky it was only like $1.20 but shocking none the less.
My problem... one glass of wine always leads to another. So I think cold turkey is good for me for now, and I'll reintroduce it during maintenance in the future...
Drink wine you don’t like. I went on one of those all-inclusive package deal holidays a few years back and the wine was lousy. But it was free, so I just took one glass a night. It was the first holiday ever where I didn’t gain weight.
Thanks Dr. Dan. I've just started eliminating carbs from my diet, having already eliminated lactose and gluten to fix bowel issues. I've taken this move on my doctor's advice. I realised I'm now eating ketogenicly and found your video very interesting. I'm feeling most of the effects you talk about in the early stages, particularly 'keto flu'. It's 10 days since I started. I've subscribed and will be interested in recipes. I'm 84. Thanks Marilyn
Look up information about raw milk and cheese made with unpasteurised milk, most people only have an issue with pasteurised milk and are ok with raw milk. Look for some clips on RUclips. Also quite a few vegetables can cause IBS.
Dr. THANK YOU for your open honest, adult conversation (as you put it) about consuming alcohol. Almost always when I ask a medical professional this same question I inevitably get the sermon about the evils of alcohol and we should just not drink any ever. They don't seem to research a valid answer as you have, but take the easy way out and just say "Don't do it" which is not helpful. I know too much is too much, but it's probably not going to stop for most of us and a little poison (carbs, etc.) is still better than a lot of poison. Over time small changes add up and you have helped me to cut way down on the beer and if I do need to have a drink, the harder spirits with a no calorie mixer, after a keto meal is the best option. I also liked the suggestion of having a glass of water after finishing an alcoholic drink. Again, thank you for the honest communication without the usual judgemental sermon.
The pause and rewind effect was very useful as I certainly find myself carb sensitive if I deter from strict keto. 2-3 days to get back in ketosis and can often result in 2-3lbs gain too. I rarely have alcohol now but it’s wine when I do and my tolerance is much lower. I want my bed after 2 glasses! Loved the more in-depth scientific explanations but I would as a biochemist! Top job Dr Dan 🙌🏻
Yaaay, thanks! I definitely notice that 2 glasses of wine is MORE than enough when I'm in ketosis! Really notice the difference in my alcohol tolerance!
I started doing IF Oct 2018, drinking beer and wine almost daily. I lost 20 pounds initially and have easily maintained that weight to this day. Yes, I continue to drink beer and wine almost daily !
I have been on a low-carb diet with no alcohol for three months and I am seeing great results. I didn't need to lose weight but I feel better and have more energy. Mentally I feel better and have better gym workouts! I quit alcohol two and a half years ago so that made my low carb diet was an easy transition.
I’m from the US and only certain parts of the states call it seltzer (northeast mostly). Where I am, it’s still called soda water not to be confused with club soda. That’s an entire story in itself
Yay, at last one of a few doctors that does not simply say "no alcohol". I lost 14 kgs from May 2019 to end Jan 2020, when I reached my target weight. I am maintaining that weight. I do drink in moderation, virtually every evening during and after my meal. I have also found that you lose weight quicker and easier if you drink less. Hard liquor does not contain carbs as far as I know, so I try and stick to a glass of red wine and perhaps a whisky in the evening. My liver is fine, and although I don't weigh or measure anything, I keep my carb intake very low, and focus on the good fats and protein.
Woke up one morning and had a epiphany in my dreams to loose weight. No I’m note joking. This lead me to the Keto diet , and that was Low Carb hi fat diet I’ve lost 13 kgs in 3 months. A good start do not touch Sugar , Milk ( Go Almond milk check the carb content ) No Bread No Pasta ( Find substitute Soy Low carb substitute ) and make your own Tomato Sauce easy Cut Grill add Oregano or Italian spice blend . Touchdown. Great vid Dr M.
Thanks for using Kilograms and pounds instead of stones when talking about your weight loss. This is a very informative video and I appreciate the explanation about glucagon and alcohol. I enjoy a single Irish whiskey and club soda after dinner.
I quit drinking for 2 months when I started Keto. I'm a beer drinker and used to drink micros. Especially IPAs. When I restarted drinking I went with Miller Lite. (It only has about 3 carbs) After taking that 2 months off, I was pleasantly surprised by how good that Miller Lite tasted. I now have 3-5 Miller Lites once or twice a week. I'm down 70 lbs in just over a year now and am continuing to lose weight. I have about 30 more lbs to go to reach my goal of 185lbs.
I know I would probably have reached my goal already had I not drank at all but that isn't realistic for me or how I want to live my life. I like to enjoy a few drinks and to catch a mild buzz once in a while. To each their own.
What a great video. Well presented. I really love the taste of a good craft beer, but I think I'll wait until I get to the end of my journey 😢. I've worked too hard to get to this point ... and I have a LONG journey! Thank you for an excellent video and discussion Dr. Maggs!
Thank you SO much. My birthday is coming up and I was worried that having a glass of champagne would throw me out of Ketosis. I am reassured that it is simply paused as I have found the last week and a half since starting Keto very challenging. Prior to Keto I enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner and loved my morning almond milk coffee. Now I know that I can have a glass of champagne on social occasions. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Don't drink alcohol and don't need to lose weight but enjoyed your video! Pleased that you mentioned the devastating effects that alcohol has had in many many lives.
Thanks! Yeah, definitely needed mentioning. I don't think there is a day goes past in my medical practice when I don't see someone whose life has been effectively ruined by the stuff. I also see a lot of 'functional alcoholics' who put away quite a lot of alcohol every evening. A big problem waiting to happen!
@@DrDanMaggsHi Dr Dan I would probably classify myself as a functional alcoholic! Can you tell me what the big problems are that are waiting to happen? I guess from circumstances that you have dealt with? Maybe it can slow me down!
That's interesting about wine, I was told that white wine was actually higher in carbs than red, dry wines. I guess it depends on the fruits and added sugar in non-organic wines. Great video, thanks doc!
Thank you. I live in Florida, though I'm Polish and like my wine , its nice to see a regular looking ,and i mean this with up most respect, person rather then muscle bound pea brain , yelling at people not to eat or drink this or that. Thank you .
I have been on Keto for the last 10 months. I am 1.72 metres (5' 8") and have dropped from 80 kg (175 lb) to 65.5 kg (145 lb). My general health is far better. Oddly enough, my tolerance to alcohol is more and I get up with a much clearer head! I consume about 150 ml (5 oz) about 3 times a week. So, am I an exception?
Dr Dan Maggs I went LCHF about 8 years ago. I was not overweight before, but still lost about 8kg. I recall telling my work colleagues that I had fewer hangovers when low carb. We had drinks after work once a month, at work, and they also supplied snacks, but these were all carby, so I went without. But I still felt that I could tolerate more beer. But starting about 2 hours before drinking, I did chug a few glasses of water. I convinced myself (placebo effect) that because I was now more healthy, my tolerance for alcohol was greater.
I didn't drink for 17 yrs and did tons of running. At 178 cm, I could still never get my weight below ~80.5 kg. I always still had a belly, but I did nothing about my diet. Now I am trying no alcohol for 30 days, exercising mostly by walking and calisthenics, and doing a keto diet w intermittent fasting. I am waiting for a bicycle to arrive. Trying to get down to ~77 kg. I apppreciate your videos!
Work up to some serious distances and go keto. It works. I have succeeded using OMAD. Takes time to get the mental dimension sorted. I ate massive amounts of eggs, bacon, broccoli and pork/salmon. You will be surprised and look good.
I love that u said dry wines. Thank god... I love to have a glass or 2 on a weekend. So far in the ketogenic diet I lost almost 40 lbs in 6 months. I did come off the diet for a month and I had lots of cheats because of my social life but I try to get back on right after
Thank you so much. I thought this was probably true, but to hear it aloud by you helped me make the decision to cut way back on drinking at night. I'm a month in on Keto diet, lost 15lbs but I know it's going slower than it needs to bc I drink a few whiskeys on ice every night. I'm switching to 2 nights off/1on and will let you know the results. Thx for everything.
Dr Dan Maggs hello Dr Dan. Here’s my follow up. Sadly I wasn’t able to stop having two small whiskeys every pm. Doing keto and giving up everything else makes it harder if not impossible for me to not reward myself at the end of the day. I have continued to lose weight but it’s slowing way down now. Maybe a lb or 2 a week. Any tips on Speeding that up that doesn’t involve alcohol ? Thx
I found this honest guidance very helpful. I like vodka and Pepsi or coke zero. But I also like Guinness so I will need to plan on increased exercise to compensate
Hi Dr. Maggs, thank you for explaining effects of drinking on keto. Does 1 drink "usually" knock you out of ketosis and do you know about how long it takes to burn off one drink before re-entering ketosis? Days or hours?
The average metabolic capacity to remove alcohol is about 170 to 240 g per day for a person with a body weight of 70 kg. This would be equivalent to an average metabolic rate of about 7 g/hr which translates to about one drink per hr. Once the liver processes the alcohol , it returns to normal metabolism. This would be glycolysis or ketosis, depending on your diet. I suppose the majority of this channel would be in ketosis. Unless you also consumed a lot of fructose with your alcohol. In this case, your the liver transitions to Fructolysis for 3-6 hours to process the fructose (journal literature is not exactly clear on the half-life duration of fructolysis). The liver would not return to normal metabolism until both the alcohol and fructose has been processed. This is why sugary alcoholic beverages are double-trouble.
I'm 61. Intermittent fasting for 4 years. I now don't get drunk as easily and find I can handle more (than I should) drink in a session. I suspect my liver is considerably healthier than when I started intermittent fasting. But, I do feel the affects quicker when fasting
I may not be typical, but there are doubtless others like me. I like ANYTHING fermented, including sauerkraut, cheese, and smelly tofu. That includes drinks, but I don't like the feeling that alcohol produces. Alas, my favorite music (traditional jazz) is played in venues in NYC that often have no cover charge. We tip the musicians and order food and drink from the establishment. I don't eat after 6:00 pm, so food is not a possibility, but I still feel the need to add SOMETHING to the establishment. My remedy is to order a shot of whiskey neat, and to sip a tiny drop from time to time, savoring the grainy flavors as they're distributed by the alcohol. A quick intake of air into the mouth helps the process. A single shot can last for a whole set, but if sipped very slowly, creates no feeling in my body. It's expensive, so I don't feel like I'm taking unfair advantage of the bar, I taste a delicious treat, and I don't feel anything. (I had a hangover once, some 50+ years ago, and never cared to repeat the process.) This may not apply to many people, but is surely applies to some. I'm happy to see this video kind of "clears me" to continue the practice.
My 64th birthday is coming up next month and I will have been on the mostly keto and berries diet for months and months to beat my body's attachment to sugar and improve everything else. I plan go for a full bunch of bloodwork, urine, and PSA - and then, I am GoGoGrandparenting (like Uber) to the grand Grasshopper Irish Pub on Rt 23 in North Jersey for a couple of pints of Genius, I mean Guinness, no - Genius, and a big plate of Bangers and Mash. Having not had a drip during the diet, I imagine a couple of pints will be more than enough. then again...thank goodness for Go Go Grandparent. Thank you for the information and email to the carb listing. Stay well!
I lost 50 lbs on keto, having two beers with dinner on most days. It’s doable. Worked great, but I was pretty strict except for the beers for six months or so. Kept it off, though I did put some weight back on (not all of it) during Covid.
Fantastic info... I've just finished dry January and started Keto. I'm due to go out with friends on the 10th day on this new way of eating. My choice of alcohol will be Gin and soda. Thank you.
I'm so thrilled to have stumbled across Dr Magg's chat about Keto. I wonder if hormones play a part in weight gain and if a Ketogenic diet is effective for weight loss.... Menopause is not for sissies!
Been on Keto almost two months. When i have an alcoholic drink, i don't feel buzzed anymore but i do feel a general unwell feeling. Its a small bummer but my body and mind are doing great without the alcohol.
A big problem for me is the urge to cheat with a candybar or chips after having even just a few drinks at night. I feel the cheat is as bad for me as the alcohol, but I'm really struggling to resist it!
As a female You can have ONE small drink once a week or twice a week MAXIMUM. BETTER than nothing. Id say avoid it for the first month though. Agree with the presenter if you are doing it as a long term lifestyle you want to be able to have ONE drink on a Friday or Saturday night. Keto can be slightly flexible, its not set in absolute stone.
Check out Dr. Stan Ekberg. Real good keto doctor on RUclips talks a lot about the poisons of sweeteners and how there’s a very worst thing. You’d be better with just a Coke made with cane sugar.
I'm a brand new subscriber -- this is my first video of yours. Thank you so much! this has been very helpful. Information I've not heard elsewhere. I'm starting Ketovore today. Mostly Carnivore with a little bit of vegetable. I watch Dr. Ken Berry and his wife Neisha (Neisha Loves It), and now you. xo~linda
Thank God... someone actually addressing a problem we all face when we go out. I usually have Vodka and slim tonic. but wine is good too. never beer ...boo hoo.. than you.
So happy to have found this Dr, all his information has been very useful for me since I found out I have diabetes 2, and reading all the comments lets me know I am not alone.
Hi Dr. Dan, I have a penchant for strong Belgian ale that I have given up since going keto. However, occasionally I would like to indulge on special occasions. Given that a bottle has maybe 40g carbs, which will likely be used to replace glycogen stores, would doing hard exercise the next day help to expedite a return to ketosis? I figure that the sooner the glycogen stores can be emptied, the sooner ketosis will resume. Is my line of thinking here on track? Thanks!
Hi! I think your line of thinking here is exactly on the right track! Fasting is another option. Test it out and see what happens! Great to see that you are looking at the long term and how to make it work for you, whilst still enjoying the things you love! Thanks for the comment! :)
As a fellow Brit, i know what "see you next tuesday" really means :D But im sure your use of it was perfectly innocent Anyway new subscriber here, about to work my way through your other videos, its great to find a british doctor to hear the opinions of, while im sure the US doctors ive been watching are telling me the truth, its still nice to hear a UK accent. Im a Carnivore, only about 9 days in to it so far but im feeling amazing, and even though im still too heavy for my scales, i feel im turning fat into muscle and my shape and posture are already changing (im working out too)
I almost did exactly what you did for weight loss, losing 70+lb in 6 months. I am maintaining weight 4+ yrs but I had alcohol related questions. 1. This is pretty simple - Alcohol has 7 cal a gram if we burn it to co2 and h2o. If we just turn it to acetic acid it has 1.12 cal. When and why do we burn to co2 and h2o vs acetic acid. We excrete acetic acid very well, so it creates no problems. But what happens when its circulating ? Is it same as apple cider vinegar ? 2. If in fasted state you drink alcohol, it needs to be processed by the liver, which was maintaining BG levels. That causes your BG to start dropping. Wouldn't that trigger glucagon ? Hope you see this and reply, this is almost a 2yr old thread.
I am 65, I have T2 diabetes, fatty liver, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and I use to drink alcohol in moderation: 125 ml of red wine (home made) or 35 ml of spirit drinks (vodka, whiskey). I use to drink this about 3 times a week (not both together, wine or spirit). Since a few weeks I try to follow a low carb/keto diet.
Drinking whiskey and bourbon neat or with a cube of ice is also low carb. One nof my favorites while on keto is a Highball: Bourbon (or Scotch), ice, a slice of lime, and club soda.
Very very informative. You are an interesting and knowledgeable man. And I appreciate your information. I am just starting the keto diet and I enjoy a drink every now and then. So this is really important information. Thank you
I'm in my second month of keto....and abstained alcohol until yesterday when I attended a celebration. I was so tipsy after one glass of dry white wine. Before keto I was able to drink about 3 glasses before feeling anything.
I'm doing a ketogenic diet and a intermediate daily fasting program and decided to try drinking tequila one day during my 8 daily eating hours... and I actually found a much higher tolerance (which really surprised me because I hadn't eaten for 16hours prior!) Plus I didn't experience any hangover what so ever at all! However I did notice that my daily weight loss decreased a bit and I was hungrier in the evening during my normal fasting hours! I'm on a ketogenic diet and intermediate daily fasting because of insulin intolerance and a heart condition which is complicated by my overweight condition which I started developing after my first heart attack because I could not longer exercise... that was over two years ago and I've suffered a total of four heart attacks in the past two years! And the extra weight is extremely hard for my heart! The ketogenic diet and intermediate daily fasting program is the only diet that has worked for me with my now sedentary lifestyle! In fact it has increased my energy level enough that I can now finally start going for walks again! (Farther than just walking across the room!)
Thank you for the good information, I have just started a low carb diet and trying to reduce my sugar intake as well. I like to have a drink or two of Bourbon (Jack Daniels) on the rocks. I will curtail my drinking during this early period as my body adapts to this new diet. I have been a heavy drinker and eaten whatever I wanted for years. I am now 67 and looking to loose my belly and lower my blood pressure.
Great videos. You, Dr. Barry and Dr. Berg have given me the knowledge I needed to enjoy my life again. Thanks. Hey. do you Brits spell tolerance with 2 L 's?
I quit drinking alcohol after about two months of KETO because I only lost a couple of pounds, but did feel much better. Since then I’ve lost a few more. When I hit my goal I’m going to have a gin martini. Shaken, not stirred.
Good, informative video that I came across while searching to find out if I could have a glass of wine with my first 'eat out to help out' meal.. only been doing KETO for 3 weeks and still learning the basics but now subscribed and will visit the back-catalogue over the next few days... thank you
Hi Dan - very useful video, thank you ! I've just started learning about a keto diet (I first heard about ketosis in the context of doing extended fasts to promote general health, and RUclips's recommendation bot thought that I might like your channel). My life wouldn't be the same without a daily glass of red wine to round off the day, so I'm delighted to find I won't have to go cold turkey :) Thanks for the sensible evidence-based advice.
for anyone interested, alcohol is 7 calories per gram. take the volume of liquid (ie 250ml wine = 250 g) divide by the percentage (ie 12%), then times that by 7. that will give you the amount of calories in each drink. 1 250ml glass wine at 12% = 145 calories.
thank you for the info dr. maggs. im a "functioning" alcoholic whos trying keto for weightloss. i love the diet, but wonder about my alc consumption. mon thru fri i drink for abt 4 hrs afterwork (5% beers mostly 6 or 7) trying to relax and get a buzz b4 bed time so i can sleep. i never awake with a hangover and go to work just fine. my weekends are about double the amount. can i get weightloss results at all using keto? my job has very active with lifting and moving. im 49yo and 310 lbs.
From what I know, beer and a keto diet are incompatible as beer has a lot of carbs. Unfortunately, drinking that much beer probably has a lot to do with your weight... Wish you the best on your health journey.
I’m about five months into my keto adventure, and I’ve lost almost 40 pounds. I subscribe to your channel because I think it will provide me with much useful information, thank you so much!
Excellent explanation of a difficult subject. I am overweight and starting a low carb / keto diet / lifestyle and, although not tested, I am pretty sure my liver is fatty. I won't fully give up alcohol, but will sure take all this into consideration. I always thought that since alcohol, especially spirits, are carb free, then they were OK in a low carb diet. The fact that they are a source of energy all on their own was a great takeaway from this video. You got me subscribed. Thanks!
Nicely done, with good information and good advice (without over judging or ignoring reality). Personally, I want health and eat right. On occasion, I enjoy a little alcohol.
Nice one Dr Dan. I've been on keto for a long time now but had wondered how drinking was affecting my weight loss, or lack there of. Thanks for putting it in perspective.
Thanks for the great information! I am new to the Keto Diet and I enjoy a drink of Jack Daniels on the rocks now and then. I'm sure I have fatty liver disease, I am trying to reverse this condition, So I am limiting my alcohol consumption to a small amount. I used to drink a lot and eat lots of carbs. Now at 67 I'm Trying to reverse all that.
Really found this video useful. I just started my keto journey. I live in Cape Town, South Africa's wine region, so wine is definitely part of our culture. Had one glass of wine last night. Felt like I had enough and that was that. Only 3 days in, but im feeling the need to drink a lot more water. Is that normal?
I got drunk while doing the Atkins diet (going back like 20 years). I was watching my carbs and only drank dry wine. The ketosticks turned bright purple the next day, so it apparently didn't stop the ketosis in my case.
Greek Ouzo with ice, it's just like Italian Sambuca liquor but with NO SUGAR! Some people have mixed it with club soda or tonic water, personally not a big fan of mixing Ouzo with other flavors but it's all personal preference... Another great one is Vodka with diet cranberry juice on ice, it's usually my go to drink if I go somewhere and Ouzo is not available.
Started the Carnivore Diet 2 and a half months ago and have lost 24 pounds. I haven't touched a drink since but love craft beers. High calories but the most I drank prior was 2 to 4 maybe once a month if that. Your video was enlightening!!
Don't overindulge. Limit to 2-3 drinks then wake up decently rested and go for a 5km run. That should burn off any remaining glycogen stores and get you quickly back into ketosis.
Just found you on the net mate . Make good sense thanks.. I've been keto for 3 years but apart from loving the life style and how good I feel I'm a bit of a piss-head in that I can go without a drink but like to have more than one when I start.😄
It is really hard to find information about the differences between spirits, wines, and beer and how the impact weight loss on Keto. This is very much appreciated!
Very helpful Dan, i'm inulin resistant but love a drink, or at least did! Best avoided I think as I wondered why I felt so crap when I drank just a small amount of beer it all makes sense now!
Thanks so much for this video. Since Keto is not thoroughly established as a sanctified diet (at least here in the US), there is a lot of conflicting information. For a future video, perhaps you can talk about “carb-cycling.” Many say it’s helpful, but others say it’s sabotaging the diet. For myself, as an full- blown carb addict, I can’t see it as ever being helpful for me, but maybe it’s different for others.
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What is your favourite 'keto friendly' alcoholic drink?
Canadian Whiskey mixed with 1/2 Zevia cola, and 1/2 soda.
Single malt whiskey
Here in the States, canned 'hard seltzers' have become popular. 'Truly' is one brand. Around 5% alcohol, yet very low carb, like 2 grams per can. Around a buck a can. And I like lemon vodka, on the rocks.
Dr Dan Maggs obviously Single Malt Scotch 0 carbs
Whiskey with a side of diet coke.BABY!!
Interesting and good to see a doctor accepting the reality of alcohol in a person's life.
Yes exactly
A true scientist, I mean the doctor's role is always complex. Should a doctor say what's politically correct? What most of them do. Or should they be honest scientists? Like amongst this one?
Realistic physicians have the most chance of being listened to by, and subsequently influencing, their patients. 👏🏻🙏
I've just hit my 65lbs weight loss goal in just under 5 months with keto. Drank 6 double vodka sodas, every Friday and Saturday nights since I started! (male, 31, 6'4", 245lb down to 180lb)
well done mate
You're SIX, FOUR 180 pounds!!!! I think you need to start lifting weights and/ or exercise hard, to put some muscle on! 180 at 6' 4" is TOO thin!!
How does your alcohol tolerance compare between now, first month of keto and before keto?
I went from 238 to 168 but this cooped up pandemic got me to 176. Making another fasting week after V'tine day.
Did you find this help u transition...cause I’ve been drinking on and off on my first week back on keto and it helps my energy levels atleast while I’m drinking.
Love the information, I started a keto diet four months ago, and abstained from all alcohol. It’s nice to know that if I’m out with friends for dinner I can have one glass of wine. The alcohol question was something I didn’t see anyone else answering, so thank you for your information and for putting up this video.
I’ve been T total for year now and don’t miss it. It saves me money and haven’t woken up to a sore head since. Feel great every day.
Congratulations, way to go !
This is true. Almost 1/2 my food expense. I just calculated my dinner from yesterday. Really exactly 1/2. Lucky it was only like $1.20 but shocking none the less.
My problem... one glass of wine always leads to another. So I think cold turkey is good for me for now, and I'll reintroduce it during maintenance in the future...
Down the Wrabbit Hole Travel What helps is to match each glass of wine with a glass of water.
Drink wine you don’t like. I went on one of those all-inclusive package deal holidays a few years back and the wine was lousy. But it was free, so I just took one glass a night. It was the first holiday ever where I didn’t gain weight.
Down the Wrabbit Hole Travel , ack, me too! White wine especially. 🥴 gonna abstain for awhile.
I prefer Wild Turkey ... on the rocks. It's still cold. lol
Thanks Dr. Dan. I've just started eliminating carbs from my diet, having already eliminated lactose and gluten to fix bowel issues. I've taken this move on my doctor's advice. I realised I'm now eating ketogenicly and found your video very interesting. I'm feeling most of the effects you talk about in the early stages, particularly 'keto flu'. It's 10 days since I started. I've subscribed and will be interested in recipes. I'm 84. Thanks Marilyn
Look up information about raw milk and cheese made with unpasteurised milk, most people only have an issue with pasteurised milk and are ok with raw milk. Look for some clips on RUclips. Also quite a few vegetables can cause IBS.
Watching this video hungover and full of regrets, until hearing my progress is paused rather than reversed. 🚦
Heavy cream, stevia, scotch (like baileys) sometimes i add vanilla
Yummy. I am trying this. Thanx
baileys is a scotch? ugh
@@laurasc84366 Baileys is actually an Irish Cream, so you can use Irish whiskey.
Dr. THANK YOU for your open honest, adult conversation (as you put it) about consuming alcohol. Almost always when I ask a medical professional this same question I inevitably get the sermon about the evils of alcohol and we should just not drink any ever. They don't seem to research a valid answer as you have, but take the easy way out and just say "Don't do it" which is not helpful. I know too much is too much, but it's probably not going to stop for most of us and a little poison (carbs, etc.) is still better than a lot of poison. Over time small changes add up and you have helped me to cut way down on the beer and if I do need to have a drink, the harder spirits with a no calorie mixer, after a keto meal is the best option. I also liked the suggestion of having a glass of water after finishing an alcoholic drink. Again, thank you for the honest communication without the usual judgemental sermon.
The pause and rewind effect was very useful as I certainly find myself carb sensitive if I deter from strict keto. 2-3 days to get back in ketosis and can often result in 2-3lbs gain too. I rarely have alcohol now but it’s wine when I do and my tolerance is much lower. I want my bed after 2 glasses! Loved the more in-depth scientific explanations but I would as a biochemist! Top job Dr Dan 🙌🏻
Yaaay, thanks! I definitely notice that 2 glasses of wine is MORE than enough when I'm in ketosis! Really notice the difference in my alcohol tolerance!
Beware Biochemists...truth Sayers, just joking!
I started doing IF Oct 2018, drinking beer and wine almost daily. I lost 20 pounds initially and have easily maintained that weight to this day. Yes, I continue to drink beer and wine almost daily !
how much beer we talking? trying to compare lol
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I have been on a low-carb diet with no alcohol for three months and I am seeing great results. I didn't need to lose weight but I feel better and have more energy. Mentally I feel better and have better gym workouts! I quit alcohol two and a half years ago so that made my low carb diet was an easy transition.
I’m from the US and only certain parts of the states call it seltzer (northeast mostly). Where I am, it’s still called soda water not to be confused with club soda. That’s an entire story in itself
Yay, at last one of a few doctors that does not simply say "no alcohol". I lost 14 kgs from May 2019 to end Jan 2020, when I reached my target weight. I am maintaining that weight. I do drink in moderation, virtually every evening during and after my meal. I have also found that you lose weight quicker and easier if you drink less. Hard liquor does not contain carbs as far as I know, so I try and stick to a glass of red wine and perhaps a whisky in the evening. My liver is fine, and although I don't weigh or measure anything, I keep my carb intake very low, and focus on the good fats and protein.
I am 65. so it's been many a moon since my last hangover!
Woke up one morning and had a epiphany in my dreams to loose weight. No I’m note joking. This lead me to the Keto diet , and that was Low Carb hi fat diet I’ve lost 13 kgs in 3 months. A good start do not touch Sugar , Milk ( Go Almond milk check the carb content ) No Bread No Pasta ( Find substitute Soy Low carb substitute ) and make your own Tomato Sauce easy Cut Grill add Oregano or Italian spice blend . Touchdown. Great vid Dr M.
Thanks! :-)
Now lost 20 kgs ... add to my last post been doing the same thing but increased my cycling activity wow the weight is dropping off 👍
Great vid champ 👊
This was the best explanation I’ve heard on this subject!
Thanks!
I like the sound that alcohol puts you in a pause state. GREAT STUFF KEEP IT ROLLING
Thanks for using Kilograms and pounds instead of stones when talking about your weight loss. This is a very informative video and I appreciate the explanation about glucagon and alcohol. I enjoy a single Irish whiskey and club soda after dinner.
I quit drinking for 2 months when I started Keto. I'm a beer drinker and used to drink micros. Especially IPAs. When I restarted drinking I went with Miller Lite. (It only has about 3 carbs) After taking that 2 months off, I was pleasantly surprised by how good that Miller Lite tasted. I now have 3-5 Miller Lites once or twice a week. I'm down 70 lbs in just over a year now and am continuing to lose weight. I have about 30 more lbs to go to reach my goal of 185lbs.
I know I would probably have reached my goal already had I not drank at all but that isn't realistic for me or how I want to live my life. I like to enjoy a few drinks and to catch a mild buzz once in a while. To each their own.
*Alcohol and keto can be a tricky combination, but it's definitely doable. Thanks for the informative video!*
stopped drinking red wine ...now I m on whiskey!!!
Trying vodka, not my beloved red wine, here.
same here bro. 😝👍
Malbec has zero carbs
@@MrBugdocky Vodka is much better for keto than wines or dark spirits.
@@motocross6539 thanks for the info!
"Skinny Bitch" ... the name for a cocktail with vodka, soda, and lime.
That works lol
A bar tender once told me it's also called the Australian.. as it's boring ...
I dated her once...
Thomas Baker Aka Vodka Rickey
I just learned that in the U.S. they say seltzer too! Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦
Some people do. I hear soda water more often (California).
We also have "club soda" which is basically the same thing.
What a great video. Well presented. I really love the taste of a good craft beer, but I think I'll wait until I get to the end of my journey 😢. I've worked too hard to get to this point ... and I have a LONG journey! Thank you for an excellent video and discussion Dr. Maggs!
Thank you SO much. My birthday is coming up and I was worried that having a glass of champagne would throw me out of Ketosis. I am reassured that it is simply paused as I have found the last week and a half since starting Keto very challenging. Prior to Keto I enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner and loved my morning almond milk coffee. Now I know that I can have a glass of champagne on social occasions. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Great video on a more forgotten element of dieting!
Thanks dude! What is your preferred 'keto friendly' drink?
Don't drink alcohol and don't need to lose weight but enjoyed your video! Pleased that you mentioned the devastating effects that alcohol has had in many many lives.
Thanks! Yeah, definitely needed mentioning. I don't think there is a day goes past in my medical practice when I don't see someone whose life has been effectively ruined by the stuff. I also see a lot of 'functional alcoholics' who put away quite a lot of alcohol every evening. A big problem waiting to happen!
@@DrDanMaggsHi Dr Dan I would probably classify myself as a functional alcoholic! Can you tell me what the big problems are that are waiting to happen? I guess from circumstances that you have dealt with? Maybe it can slow me down!
That's interesting about wine, I was told that white wine was actually higher in carbs than red, dry wines. I guess it depends on the fruits and added sugar in non-organic wines. Great video, thanks doc!
yeah I was surprised that red has more carbs than white wine. That's really counterintuitive
Thank you. I live in Florida, though I'm Polish and like my wine , its nice to see a regular looking ,and i mean this with up most respect, person rather then muscle bound pea brain , yelling at people not to eat or drink this or that. Thank you .
Not a fan of the Snake Juice diet, eh? ;)
YUP !!!
YOUR POLISH 😅
I have been on Keto for the last 10 months. I am 1.72 metres (5' 8") and have dropped from 80 kg (175 lb) to 65.5 kg (145 lb). My general health is far better. Oddly enough, my tolerance to alcohol is more and I get up with a much clearer head! I consume about 150 ml (5 oz) about 3 times a week. So, am I an exception?
It would appear so!
Dr Dan Maggs I went LCHF about 8 years ago. I was not overweight before, but still lost about 8kg. I recall telling my work colleagues that I had fewer hangovers when low carb. We had drinks after work once a month, at work, and they also supplied snacks, but these were all carby, so I went without. But I still felt that I could tolerate more beer. But starting about 2 hours before drinking, I did chug a few glasses of water. I convinced myself (placebo effect) that because I was now more healthy, my tolerance for alcohol was greater.
Are you drinking more water now? That could be the reason
Alternate booze with water. Great tip! I stick to spirits when on the Keto but they go down a bit too easily... I shall try this alternating tip.
I didn't drink for 17 yrs and did tons of running. At 178 cm, I could still never get my weight below ~80.5 kg. I always still had a belly, but I did nothing about my diet. Now I am trying no alcohol for 30 days, exercising mostly by walking and calisthenics, and doing a keto diet w intermittent fasting. I am waiting for a bicycle to arrive. Trying to get down to ~77 kg. I apppreciate your videos!
Great work, Dave! Looking forward to hearing your progress
Work up to some serious distances and go keto. It works. I have succeeded using OMAD. Takes time to get the mental dimension sorted. I ate massive amounts of eggs, bacon, broccoli and pork/salmon. You will be surprised and look good.
I love that u said dry wines. Thank god... I love to have a glass or 2 on a weekend. So far in the ketogenic diet I lost almost 40 lbs in 6 months. I did come off the diet for a month and I had lots of cheats because of my social life but I try to get back on right after
Thank you so much. I thought this was probably true, but to hear it aloud by you helped me make the decision to cut way back on drinking at night. I'm a month in on Keto diet, lost 15lbs but I know it's going slower than it needs to bc I drink a few whiskeys on ice every night. I'm switching to 2 nights off/1on and will let you know the results. Thx for everything.
Great, glad this was useful! Please do let me know how you get on!
Are you saying you lost 15 pounds in your first week of the Keto diet?
@@beckylawler6323 no - a month
Dr Dan Maggs hello Dr Dan. Here’s my follow up. Sadly I wasn’t able to stop having two small whiskeys every pm. Doing keto and giving up everything else makes it harder if not impossible for me to not reward myself at the end of the day. I have continued to lose weight but it’s slowing way down now. Maybe a lb or 2 a week. Any tips on Speeding that up that doesn’t involve alcohol ? Thx
@@BrianFlaherty1970interested how you made out? I drink and am on keto but lost 40lbs in roughly 6months lol
I found this honest guidance very helpful. I like vodka and Pepsi or coke zero. But I also like Guinness so I will need to plan on increased exercise to compensate
This was an excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
I’m on a carnivore diet but it’s my birthday this weekend 😅 Want to drink for the first time in a while...hope i don’t ruin all my hard work
Hi Dr. Maggs, thank you for explaining effects of drinking on keto. Does 1 drink "usually" knock you out of ketosis and do you know about how long it takes to burn off one drink before re-entering ketosis? Days or hours?
The average metabolic capacity to remove alcohol is about 170 to 240 g per day for a person with a body weight of 70 kg. This would be equivalent to an average metabolic rate of about 7 g/hr which translates to about one drink per hr. Once the liver processes the alcohol , it returns to normal metabolism. This would be glycolysis or ketosis, depending on your diet. I suppose the majority of this channel would be in ketosis. Unless you also consumed a lot of fructose with your alcohol. In this case, your the liver transitions to Fructolysis for 3-6 hours to process the fructose (journal literature is not exactly clear on the half-life duration of fructolysis). The liver would not return to normal metabolism until both the alcohol and fructose has been processed. This is why sugary alcoholic beverages are double-trouble.
A Brit doc talking about keto, so certainly worth subscribing 👍
I'm 61. Intermittent fasting for 4 years.
I now don't get drunk as easily and find I can handle more (than I should) drink in a session. I suspect my liver is considerably healthier than when I started intermittent fasting.
But, I do feel the affects quicker when fasting
I may not be typical, but there are doubtless others like me. I like ANYTHING fermented, including sauerkraut, cheese, and smelly tofu. That includes drinks, but I don't like the feeling that alcohol produces. Alas, my favorite music (traditional jazz) is played in venues in NYC that often have no cover charge. We tip the musicians and order food and drink from the establishment. I don't eat after 6:00 pm, so food is not a possibility, but I still feel the need to add SOMETHING to the establishment. My remedy is to order a shot of whiskey neat, and to sip a tiny drop from time to time, savoring the grainy flavors as they're distributed by the alcohol. A quick intake of air into the mouth helps the process. A single shot can last for a whole set, but if sipped very slowly, creates no feeling in my body. It's expensive, so I don't feel like I'm taking unfair advantage of the bar, I taste a delicious treat, and I don't feel anything. (I had a hangover once, some 50+ years ago, and never cared to repeat the process.)
This may not apply to many people, but is surely applies to some. I'm happy to see this video kind of "clears me" to continue the practice.
My 64th birthday is coming up next month and I will have been on the mostly keto and berries diet for months and months to beat my body's attachment to sugar and improve everything else.
I plan go for a full bunch of bloodwork, urine, and PSA - and then, I am GoGoGrandparenting (like Uber) to the grand Grasshopper Irish Pub on Rt 23 in North Jersey for a couple of pints of Genius, I mean Guinness, no - Genius, and a big plate of Bangers and Mash.
Having not had a drip during the diet, I imagine a couple of pints will be more than enough. then again...thank goodness for Go Go Grandparent.
Thank you for the information and email to the carb listing.
Stay well!
I lost 50 lbs on keto, having two beers with dinner on most days. It’s doable. Worked great, but I was pretty strict except for the beers for six months or so. Kept it off, though I did put some weight back on (not all of it) during Covid.
Thanks! Great information.
No one has made it as clear as you have in other videos I have seen. Good help to dieters and everyone in general.
Fantastic info... I've just finished dry January and started Keto. I'm due to go out with friends on the 10th day on this new way of eating. My choice of alcohol will be Gin and soda.
Thank you.
I'm so thrilled to have stumbled across Dr Magg's chat about Keto. I wonder if hormones play a part in weight gain and if a Ketogenic diet is effective for weight loss.... Menopause is not for sissies!
Been on Keto almost two months. When i have an alcoholic drink, i don't feel buzzed anymore but i do feel a general unwell feeling. Its a small bummer but my body and mind are doing great without the alcohol.
Great video. My go to for aclohol is Hard Seltzer. 5% ABV and only 2g carbs.
A big problem for me is the urge to cheat with a candybar or chips after having even just a few drinks at night. I feel the cheat is as bad for me as the alcohol, but I'm really struggling to resist it!
Your problie not in ketosis if you were you would not crave sweets
@@russrasmussen7019 Alcohol can provoke a desire for sweets.
As a female You can have ONE small drink once a week or twice a week MAXIMUM. BETTER than nothing. Id say avoid it for the first month though. Agree with the presenter if you are doing it as a long term lifestyle you want to be able to have ONE drink on a Friday or Saturday night. Keto can be slightly flexible, its not set in absolute stone.
Great video, lots of useful information.I drink Jack & coke zero, usually 2 a night.I'm on my 4th week of Keto & lost 13lbs.
Coke Zero is more poisonous than the Jack
@@ArnoldClarke define 'poisonous' ... like glycophate or like saccharin?
Check out Dr. Stan Ekberg. Real good keto doctor on RUclips talks a lot about the poisons of sweeteners and how there’s a very worst thing. You’d be better with just a Coke made with cane sugar.
Thanks for the very helpful info. I've been doing keto for a while now and haven't seen this topic covered as thoroughly as you. Nice job!
I'm a brand new subscriber -- this is my first video of yours. Thank you so much! this has been very helpful. Information I've not heard elsewhere. I'm starting Ketovore today. Mostly Carnivore with a little bit of vegetable. I watch Dr. Ken Berry and his wife Neisha (Neisha Loves It), and now you.
xo~linda
Thank God... someone actually addressing a problem we all face when we go out. I usually have Vodka and slim tonic. but wine is good too. never beer ...boo hoo.. than you.
In the US, we have Club Soda and Seltzer. The difference is that Club Soda has sodium in it, whereas Seltzer does not have sodium.
So happy to have found this Dr, all his information has been very useful for me since I found out I have diabetes 2, and reading all the comments lets me know I am not alone.
Thanks! Great video. You answered my questions about Keto and alcohol❤️❤️
Glad it was helpful!
The best alcohol vs keto video I've seen. Thank you doctor.
Hi Dr. Dan, I have a penchant for strong Belgian ale that I have given up since going keto. However, occasionally I would like to indulge on special occasions. Given that a bottle has maybe 40g carbs, which will likely be used to replace glycogen stores, would doing hard exercise the next day help to expedite a return to ketosis? I figure that the sooner the glycogen stores can be emptied, the sooner ketosis will resume. Is my line of thinking here on track? Thanks!
Hi! I think your line of thinking here is exactly on the right track! Fasting is another option. Test it out and see what happens! Great to see that you are looking at the long term and how to make it work for you, whilst still enjoying the things you love! Thanks for the comment! :)
So pleased I discovered Dan, so interesting and very helpful!
As a fellow Brit, i know what "see you next tuesday" really means :D But im sure your use of it was perfectly innocent
Anyway new subscriber here, about to work my way through your other videos, its great to find a british doctor to hear the opinions of, while im sure the US doctors ive been watching are telling me the truth, its still nice to hear a UK accent.
Im a Carnivore, only about 9 days in to it so far but im feeling amazing, and even though im still too heavy for my scales, i feel im turning fat into muscle and my shape and posture are already changing (im working out too)
Not enough British docs talking about keto or carnivore
I laugh every time he says it like a 12 year old
I almost did exactly what you did for weight loss, losing 70+lb in 6 months. I am maintaining weight 4+ yrs but I had alcohol related questions.
1. This is pretty simple - Alcohol has 7 cal a gram if we burn it to co2 and h2o. If we just turn it to acetic acid it has 1.12 cal. When and why do we burn to co2 and h2o vs acetic acid. We excrete acetic acid very well, so it creates no problems. But what happens when its circulating ? Is it same as apple cider vinegar ?
2. If in fasted state you drink alcohol, it needs to be processed by the liver, which was maintaining BG levels. That causes your BG to start dropping. Wouldn't that trigger glucagon ?
Hope you see this and reply, this is almost a 2yr old thread.
Very good explanation of the interaction of alcohol and Keto chemistry.
I am 65, I have T2 diabetes, fatty liver, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and I use to drink alcohol in moderation: 125 ml of red wine (home made) or 35 ml of spirit drinks (vodka, whiskey). I use to drink this about 3 times a week (not both together, wine or spirit). Since a few weeks I try to follow a low carb/keto diet.
Drinking whiskey and bourbon neat or with a cube of ice is also low carb. One nof my favorites while on keto is a Highball: Bourbon (or Scotch), ice, a slice of lime, and club soda.
Very very informative. You are an interesting and knowledgeable man. And I appreciate your information. I am just starting the keto diet and I enjoy a drink every now and then. So this is really important information. Thank you
I'm in my second month of keto....and abstained alcohol until yesterday when I attended a celebration. I was so tipsy after one glass of dry white wine. Before keto I was able to drink about 3 glasses before feeling anything.
I'm doing a ketogenic diet and a intermediate daily fasting program and decided to try drinking tequila one day during my 8 daily eating hours... and I actually found a much higher tolerance (which really surprised me because I hadn't eaten for 16hours prior!) Plus I didn't experience any hangover what so ever at all! However I did notice that my daily weight loss decreased a bit and I was hungrier in the evening during my normal fasting hours! I'm on a ketogenic diet and intermediate daily fasting because of insulin intolerance and a heart condition which is complicated by my overweight condition which I started developing after my first heart attack because I could not longer exercise... that was over two years ago and I've suffered a total of four heart attacks in the past two years! And the extra weight is extremely hard for my heart! The ketogenic diet and intermediate daily fasting program is the only diet that has worked for me with my now sedentary lifestyle! In fact it has increased my energy level enough that I can now finally start going for walks again! (Farther than just walking across the room!)
Thank you for the good information, I have just started a low carb diet and trying to reduce my sugar intake as well. I like to have a drink or two of Bourbon (Jack Daniels) on the rocks. I will curtail my drinking during this early period as my body adapts to this new diet. I have been a heavy drinker and eaten whatever I wanted for years. I am now 67 and looking to loose my belly and lower my blood pressure.
video actually starts at 3:15, thanks for the info.
I enjoy 2-3 oz of V.S.O.P. cognac after my supper. Never during the day or more than that. I love dark micro brews but too many carbs.
Great videos. You, Dr. Barry and Dr. Berg have given me the knowledge I needed to enjoy my life again. Thanks. Hey. do you Brits spell tolerance with 2 L 's?
I quit drinking alcohol after about two months of KETO because I only lost a couple of pounds, but did feel much better. Since then I’ve lost a few more. When I hit my goal I’m going to have a gin martini. Shaken, not stirred.
Good, informative video that I came across while searching to find out if I could have a glass of wine with my first 'eat out to help out' meal.. only been doing KETO for 3 weeks and still learning the basics but now subscribed and will visit the back-catalogue over the next few days... thank you
Really good video. Enjoying the science behind the reasons!!! Good to know!!!!
Thanks Vicky! What is your favourite 'Keto Friendly' alcoholic drink???
I miss cider but ill take champagne 🥂
Good choice!!! :)
Hi Dan - very useful video, thank you ! I've just started learning about a keto diet (I first heard about ketosis in the context of doing extended fasts to promote general health, and RUclips's recommendation bot thought that I might like your channel). My life wouldn't be the same without a daily glass of red wine to round off the day, so I'm delighted to find I won't have to go cold turkey :) Thanks for the sensible evidence-based advice.
for anyone interested, alcohol is 7 calories per gram. take the volume of liquid (ie 250ml wine = 250 g) divide by the percentage (ie 12%), then times that by 7. that will give you the amount of calories in each drink. 1 250ml glass wine at 12% = 145 calories.
Thank you! I have been trying to find a way to determine the differences!!
thank you for the info dr. maggs.
im a "functioning" alcoholic whos trying keto for weightloss. i love the diet, but wonder about my alc consumption. mon thru fri i drink for abt 4 hrs afterwork (5% beers mostly 6 or 7) trying to relax and get a buzz b4 bed time so i can sleep. i never awake with a hangover and go to work just fine. my weekends are about double the amount. can i get weightloss results at all using keto? my job has very active with lifting and moving. im 49yo and 310 lbs.
From what I know, beer and a keto diet are incompatible as beer has a lot of carbs. Unfortunately, drinking that much beer probably has a lot to do with your weight... Wish you the best on your health journey.
I’m about five months into my keto adventure, and I’ve lost almost 40 pounds. I subscribe to your channel because I think it will provide me with much useful information, thank you so much!
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness
Do you drink an alcohol?
Tim Heasman Yes, Jamison Irish whiskey every night. Also the occasional Michelob ultra.
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness
Good news 😀
Excellent explanation of a difficult subject. I am overweight and starting a low carb / keto diet / lifestyle and, although not tested, I am pretty sure my liver is fatty. I won't fully give up alcohol, but will sure take all this into consideration. I always thought that since alcohol, especially spirits, are carb free, then they were OK in a low carb diet. The fact that they are a source of energy all on their own was a great takeaway from this video. You got me subscribed. Thanks!
Incredibly informative and great topic coverage
Excellent presentation. Good easy to understand explanation on effect of alcohol on ketosis. I’ll certainly be taking the advice on board.
Nicely done, with good information and good advice (without over judging or ignoring reality). Personally, I want health and eat right. On occasion, I enjoy a little alcohol.
Nice one Dr Dan. I've been on keto for a long time now but had wondered how drinking was affecting my weight loss, or lack there of. Thanks for putting it in perspective.
Thanks for the great information! I am new to the Keto Diet and I enjoy a drink of Jack Daniels on the rocks now and then. I'm sure I have fatty liver disease, I am trying to reverse this condition, So I am limiting my alcohol consumption to a small amount. I used to drink a lot and eat lots of carbs. Now at 67 I'm Trying to reverse all that.
Really found this video useful. I just started my keto journey. I live in Cape Town, South Africa's wine region, so wine is definitely part of our culture. Had one glass of wine last night. Felt like I had enough and that was that. Only 3 days in, but im feeling the need to drink a lot more water. Is that normal?
I’m two weeks in and yes....that is normal and peeing more too!
I got drunk while doing the Atkins diet (going back like 20 years). I was watching my carbs and only drank dry wine. The ketosticks turned bright purple the next day, so it apparently didn't stop the ketosis in my case.
Gone trough many videos and this is the best!
Greek Ouzo with ice, it's just like Italian Sambuca liquor but with NO SUGAR! Some people have mixed it with club soda or tonic water, personally not a big fan of mixing Ouzo with other flavors but it's all personal preference... Another great one is Vodka with diet cranberry juice on ice, it's usually my go to drink if I go somewhere and Ouzo is not available.
I am having the time of my life 58 years old been a fitness guy all my life wish I found this earlier dam .
Started the Carnivore Diet 2 and a half months ago and have lost 24 pounds. I haven't touched a drink since but love craft beers. High calories but the most I drank prior was 2 to 4 maybe once a month if that. Your video was enlightening!!
Don't overindulge. Limit to 2-3 drinks then wake up decently rested and go for a 5km run. That should burn off any remaining glycogen stores and get you quickly back into ketosis.
Just found you on the net mate . Make good sense thanks.. I've been keto for 3 years but apart from loving the life style and how good I feel I'm a bit of a piss-head in that I can go without a drink but like to have more than one when I start.😄
Any idea if having wheatgrass juice breaks a fast?
It is really hard to find information about the differences between spirits, wines, and beer and how the impact weight loss on Keto. This is very much appreciated!
Thank you for such a complete video :)
Great Video Dr Dan!
Sioban Gellar Thanks Siboan! What is your favourite keto drink?
@@DrDanMaggs Vodka every time!!!
Very helpful Dan, i'm inulin resistant but love a drink, or at least did! Best avoided I think as I wondered why I felt so crap when I drank just a small amount of beer it all makes sense now!
Thanks so much for this video. Since Keto is not thoroughly established as a sanctified diet (at least here in the US), there is a lot of conflicting information. For a future video, perhaps you can talk about “carb-cycling.” Many say it’s helpful, but others say it’s sabotaging the diet. For myself, as an full- blown carb addict, I can’t see it as ever being helpful for me, but maybe it’s different for others.
Keto is not a diet but should be a way of life after losing the pounds. .