For anyone uncertain and reading the comments... I can say what they say is true for me. I have a long history of losing and gaining weight. After menopause I could not lose weight at all anymore even though I was following the standard advice to the letter (low fat, eat less, move more, eat 6 small meals per day...). Then I tried Keto and I have lost 40 pounds - honestly effortlessly once I got past the first few weeks.. I eat one meal a day about 4 days per week and 2 meals the remaining. I haven't felt this good in many years. I don't get hangry. My focus and concentration are phenomenal. I dont have cravings. I literally have no complaints.
It seems that not eating is the key. One meal a day most of the week also includes lower calories. I guess what people are saying is eating a keto meal once a day is how you lose weight.
@@f0ts Well... that may be overstating it a bit. I lost a lot of weight on keto just doing keto and didn't worry about fasting. When weight loss started slowing down i started doing one meal a few times per week. In my opinion the number one reason keto works is because it balances your hormones - specifically insulin. Everyone is different, but I believe most anyone would lose weight just reducing carbs because it will keep insulin down. But like every other diet out there, weight loss does not go in a straight line down. and fasting can be a good way to change things up. If you aren't doing keto yet, just try it for 30 days. You want to try it long enough to get fat adapted so your body can easily burn your stored fat. And see how you like it. See how much weight you lose. See how much inflmation decreases. See how much more energy you have. Notice a lot of aches and pains may go away. Notice if any changes happen to your concentration and focus. If you like all that then keep doing that until or unless you hit a slow down and then try the fasting if you want. and by the way, yes, skipping meals will naturally reduce the number of calories you eat which definitely helps. But also it ensures that your insulin stays low for long periods of time. And this would have been the norm for our ancestors who lived more than 100 years ago. They would have almost never had 3 meals and certainly not snacks. It is not really as strange as it might sound. It is how humans were evolved to eat.
Same! I’m 50. Keto and fasting has been amazing for ALL my health issues. I’m in a weight range I never thought I would see again without being hungry and over exercising. It’s blown me away with fatloss, hunger control, mental health, emotions, you name it and it has improved. It’s a true miracle for me. I thank God often for bringing this solution my way 3.5yrs ago. I can’t imagine eating high carb again. What a trap that was! I’m finally free! Still tweaking and improving watching out for all these hidden ingredients!
@@f0ts I did keto for about 1 year before I started fasting. I think it's important to be well fat adapted before starting fasting. I lost 25 pounds just doing keto then I just stalled. Tried fasting and most importantly exercising while fasting and it jump started weight loss again. More importantly I felt better than I had in years. I am 66 and have hypothyroid so weight loss and energy are difficult for me!
At 54, I went through menopause end of last September. Finally. And, having followed DB's low-carb plan for quite a while (a decade?), I've been fine, so far. Still happily hanging in there at 5'8", 125 lbs. and my tummy's looking flatish. No menopausal complications so far except minor warm spells. Hope things don't become/get complicated, hope it stays. Thanks, guys!
At 59, I just started the keto diet while being mindful of autoimmune issues, abs trying I.F. I’m confident I’ve finally found the solution to beating Metabolic Syndrome and taking back control of my weight. I bought a glucose meter as well for more data. Eye-opening. It’s because of people like you who generously share their time and knowledge that I feel empowered to move forward with big changes. Thank you 🙏🏼
For real!😂I’m post menopausal and I vape at a high nic, I drink a lot of caffeine. Anytime anyone says anything about it I have to restrain myself from kicking their butt.😂
Didn't have any issues with menopause but neither did my mum I haven't put weight in my stomach but I do fast and eat low carb but not for menopause but because my mum died of dementia and I'm hoping fasting and low card will stop me from getting this 🙏
Your channel, both of them, has helped me to find my way into intermittent fasting and then through low carb into keto. I am in the age when the body has slowed down a bit, postmenopausal, but with your great videos my journey and relationship with food has changed. I love your attitudes and presentation, your calmness and also, your kind followers. Your channel simply keeps me coming back for more!
Thank you guys for the great information you share. I am menopausal and find that I store more fat in my middle which was never a problem when I was younger. It is so frustrating! Have a great day.
Nah... he is the husband, so he is experiencng the effects “secondhand”... :) he also seems to be a great support and kind partner, so I would not be so hard here. He is expressing his feelings, we should also respect those.
I instinctively KNEW there must be a relation!! Thanks so much for this video! At 49 I sort of "suddenly" gained 30lb of just belly fat- i look pregnant and feel heavy. I recently found your channel and am doing a keto/intermittent fasting with a cheat day on Saturday. So far no pounds have been shed in two weeks, but I feel better and my body feels tighter, more toned. I hope the fat will start to melt away soon. I am very young and usually energetic with a love for the outdoors. Want to enjoy life again.
I’m 55 and I’ve had hot flashes for 8 years. 2 weeks into IF and Keto I noticed my menopausal symptoms were finally gone. Now I’m freezing, haha! My family is very happy to have a warm house now instead of me roasting in 66 degrees 😁
I turned 51 in 2008 and the next month I was in menopause. The only thing that helps with the menopause pooch is low carb or keto eating and exercising. I did well until the lockdown. I'm back on track again...
The other thing is fasting. From intermitent or long-term. If Keto and workouts are working for you by themselves, you're doing better than many of us. I had to fast 3-5 days straight every month to break this. Thing are more sane now, but it's no joke.
@@devorahacts I've been doing a 16-8 fast but my weight stays exactly the same. I'm 56, 5'1, 129.8. I have a big menopause belly and need to lose 5-7 lbs. I really should try a 24-hour fast but it's hard.
Coming from someone who never had too bad of mood swings my whole life....leading up to being completely through menopause at age 47 I didn't like myself or anyone else. It was a horrible transition for me. Things normalized shortly after and 10 years have past and I still have occasional night hot flashes. Please don't minimize the reality that menopause can be pretty rough on a women and her family.
My doctor was unhelpful about hormones so I took my own test and it showed I am estrogen dominant. I do IF and low carb and it works. How does the estrogen dominance effect all this?
The first minute...you two are just adorable!🥰🥰 Yes...this 53 action is quite the challenge during a pandemic for sure. Yea I'm probably needing to be much more 'vore' in my 'ketovore' journey. Here we go... 🥩🧀🍖🍗🥓🍳🧈...🥑maybe once in a while...
I've been eating with a keto approach since April of 2018. I've also been exercising for my entire life (since my teen years). I'm now in the menopause stage and the belly issue has become noticeable to me for sure. So if one is already eating "properly" for this issue, what do you do then?
I am post menapausal and have abdominal fat. I do not have any of the other factors. It is stubborn fat and worked out for 4 years watching my carb intake. It worked to some extent, but very frustrating. I have yet to try the intermittent fasting.
Speaking of fasting, would water with a slice of lemon break a fast in the morning? Great video, I've learned so much over the past year from the info y'all share....Thank you both!
You're both great!!!I do IF and keto but i also would like to ask you how to lower cortisol levels in a married couple with children with so many noise.It's so frustrating.
Hi IVI! I have 2 girls and 9 grandchildren. Two of my grandchildren lived with me with their mommas. The thing that has helped me with that kind of stress was to do this: The night before predict their are going to be ridiculously noisy and chaotic. Then when they do it, say to myself, "Yep, that's what I said." This gives a message to my brain that it is okay to have something in my life that is out of control and in fact, I said so the day before. I was calmer with this.
Great video once again. Now I am 60 and hit menopause at 42. Well I am keto but I am still Taking my HRT. I have went off them from time to time but just can’t stand how I feel without them. Have y’all done a video on HRT?
I am sure the Docs will reply to you. I'll just say my understanding is that it is a long term thing. It isn't something you do for a couple days and then go back to what you were doing before. But the good news is you will notice the belly fat reduce in weeks. And it may sound unappealing to you right now but I found that once you do it for even a few days you quickly adapt to it. I really cannot even imagine eating breakfast again (I like eggs and bacon so have them for dinner sometimes). A lot of days i only eat one meal. But you don't have to do that. you can start with just slowly increasing the amount of time you don't eat and see what your sweet spot is.
@@raeanolson5221 And if you enjoy breakfast and coffee you can practice early time restricted feeding eTRF which follows the circadian rhythm. I usually eat at 10:30 am for my first meal...then at 3 for my second and last meal. My window of eating is typically no bigger than 9 to 4...depending on what I have going on. Twice a week I will only eat one meal (OMAD) so that I'm fasting closer to 24 hours. I also allow a day that I relax it a bit typically on the weekend to enjoy the day with my family. Then throw some longer 36 to 48 hour fasts in there when I can.
Slowly lost 23 lbs in 5 months on Keto. Still have a belly muffin top though 😔. The only thing that takes it away is wearing tight jeans 😁. At least I can wear a comfortable fitting size 8 👌
Since 2014 I was eating low carb and doing intermittent fasting and doing very well maintaining my weight, before, during and after menopause. In the last 9 months I have been battling weight gain and belly fat. How I was eating before is no longer working.... Previously I had maintained, well after menopause. Do you have any additional suggestions?
I agree...try varying your times throughout the week. Some 2MAD, OMAD, a relaxed day, and then the occassional 36 to 48 if you can swing it. Also what is your current schedule now? I switched to eTRF (early time restricted feeding) to get my circadian rhythm in check and also bc I love having coffee with my breakfast. I also wanted to help with my sleep schedule, and so far its been working great!
@@mandmmiller Could very well be, I hadn't connected those dots but I have been on a personal healing journey this year. I am making progress in that area so stress levels will hopefully taper off. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.
my Dr said i have to much cortisol thats why i cant loose weight and have difficulty sleeping my liver hurts all the time omg taking metformin 500mg nothing work s do guys recommend anything
I'm 52 and am still perimenopausal. Regular periods still for me. However, I've noticed the pounds already starting to creep up a bit. I'll be getting more serious about sticking to a low carb diet (maybe keto) diet and IF in 2021
For anyone uncertain and reading the comments... I can say what they say is true for me. I have a long history of losing and gaining weight. After menopause I could not lose weight at all anymore even though I was following the standard advice to the letter (low fat, eat less, move more, eat 6 small meals per day...).
Then I tried Keto and I have lost 40 pounds - honestly effortlessly once I got past the first few weeks.. I eat one meal a day about 4 days per week and 2 meals the remaining. I haven't felt this good in many years. I don't get hangry. My focus and concentration are phenomenal. I dont have cravings. I literally have no complaints.
It seems that not eating is the key. One meal a day most of the week also includes lower calories. I guess what people are saying is eating a keto meal once a day is how you lose weight.
@@f0ts Well... that may be overstating it a bit. I lost a lot of weight on keto just doing keto and didn't worry about fasting. When weight loss started slowing down i started doing one meal a few times per week.
In my opinion the number one reason keto works is because it balances your hormones - specifically insulin. Everyone is different, but I believe most anyone would lose weight just reducing carbs because it will keep insulin down.
But like every other diet out there, weight loss does not go in a straight line down. and fasting can be a good way to change things up. If you aren't doing keto yet, just try it for 30 days. You want to try it long enough to get fat adapted so your body can easily burn your stored fat. And see how you like it. See how much weight you lose. See how much inflmation decreases. See how much more energy you have. Notice a lot of aches and pains may go away. Notice if any changes happen to your concentration and focus. If you like all that then keep doing that until or unless you hit a slow down and then try the fasting if you want.
and by the way, yes, skipping meals will naturally reduce the number of calories you eat which definitely helps. But also it ensures that your insulin stays low for long periods of time. And this would have been the norm for our ancestors who lived more than 100 years ago. They would have almost never had 3 meals and certainly not snacks. It is not really as strange as it might sound. It is how humans were evolved to eat.
Same! I’m 50. Keto and fasting has been amazing for ALL my health issues. I’m in a weight range I never thought I would see again without being hungry and over exercising. It’s blown me away with fatloss, hunger control, mental health, emotions, you name it and it has improved. It’s a true miracle for me. I thank God often for bringing this solution my way 3.5yrs ago. I can’t imagine eating high carb again. What a trap that was! I’m finally free! Still tweaking and improving watching out for all these hidden ingredients!
@@f0ts I did keto for about 1 year before I started fasting. I think it's important to be well fat adapted before starting fasting. I lost 25 pounds just doing keto then I just stalled. Tried fasting and most importantly exercising while fasting and it jump started weight loss again. More importantly I felt better than I had in years. I am 66 and have hypothyroid so weight loss and energy are difficult for me!
65. Carnivore & IF. Lost 30 lbs so far in 3 months. 35 to go.
At 54, I went through menopause end of last September. Finally. And, having followed DB's low-carb plan for quite a while (a decade?), I've been fine, so far. Still happily hanging in there at 5'8", 125 lbs. and my tummy's looking flatish. No menopausal complications so far except minor warm spells. Hope things don't become/get complicated, hope it stays. Thanks, guys!
Going Through my Wife's menopause was the most challenging time in my life.
I mean going thru it’s sucks too lol
At 59, I just started the keto diet while being mindful of autoimmune issues, abs trying I.F. I’m confident I’ve finally found the solution to beating Metabolic Syndrome and taking back control of my weight. I bought a glucose meter as well for more data. Eye-opening. It’s because of people like you who generously share their time and knowledge that I feel empowered to move forward with big changes. Thank you 🙏🏼
I need a shirt that says Im menopausal and this is my Sunny Disposition! haha
For real!😂I’m post menopausal and I vape at a high nic, I drink a lot of caffeine. Anytime anyone says anything about it I have to restrain myself from kicking their butt.😂
Didn't have any issues with menopause but neither did my mum I haven't put weight in my stomach but I do fast and eat low carb but not for menopause but because my mum died of dementia and I'm hoping fasting and low card will stop me from getting this 🙏
You are smart Grace! It will help! Stay the course!!
Your channel, both of them, has helped me to find my way into intermittent fasting and then through low carb into keto. I am in the age when the body has slowed down a bit, postmenopausal, but with your great videos my journey and relationship with food has changed. I love your attitudes and presentation, your calmness and also, your kind followers. Your channel simply keeps me coming back for more!
Thank you guys for the great information you share. I am menopausal and find that I store more fat in my middle which was never a problem when I was younger. It is so frustrating! Have a great day.
Be careful Keith what you say. This is an extremely touch subject for us women in our 50's. 🤣😂😁😉
Yeah; notice that the video was cut & restarted right at that point. No telling what else he said, LOL!
@@almaburns6562 Right! I noticed that as well. 😂
Next time you talk about this subject, you might want to consider Becky do most of the talking.
Nah... he is the husband, so he is experiencng the effects “secondhand”... :) he also seems to be a great support and kind partner, so I would not be so hard here. He is expressing his feelings, we should also respect those.
I instinctively KNEW there must be a relation!! Thanks so much for this video! At 49 I sort of "suddenly" gained 30lb of just belly fat- i look pregnant and feel heavy. I recently found your channel and am doing a keto/intermittent fasting with a cheat day on Saturday. So far no pounds have been shed in two weeks, but I feel better and my body feels tighter, more toned. I hope the fat will start to melt away soon. I am very young and usually energetic with a love for the outdoors. Want to enjoy life again.
I put on 30 pounds at the age of 50 during perimenopause. Your post is from two years ago. Did you ever lose those 30 pounds?
I’m 55 and I’ve had hot flashes for 8 years. 2 weeks into IF and Keto I noticed my menopausal symptoms were finally gone. Now I’m freezing, haha! My family is very happy to have a warm house now instead of me roasting in 66 degrees 😁
Keto for 3years then more than 2year low crab. Now on HRT for my heart, mind and bones
I turned 51 in 2008 and the next month I was in menopause. The only thing that helps with the menopause pooch is low carb or keto eating and exercising. I did well until the lockdown. I'm back on track again...
The other thing is fasting. From intermitent or long-term. If Keto and workouts are working for you by themselves, you're doing better than many of us. I had to fast 3-5 days straight every month to break this. Thing are more sane now, but it's no joke.
@@devorahacts I've been doing a 16-8 fast but my weight stays exactly the same. I'm 56, 5'1, 129.8. I have a big menopause belly and need to lose 5-7 lbs. I really should try a 24-hour fast but it's hard.
@@lilycardoso4679 I'm in the same position. I do have PCOS which I think may add another layer.
Coming from someone who never had too bad of mood swings my whole life....leading up to being completely through menopause at age 47 I didn't like myself or anyone else. It was a horrible transition for me. Things normalized shortly after and 10 years have past and I still have occasional night hot flashes. Please don't minimize the reality that menopause can be pretty rough on a women and her family.
They seem so much in love. Amazing chemistry.
My doctor was unhelpful about hormones so I took my own test and it showed I am estrogen dominant. I do IF and low carb and it works. How does the estrogen dominance effect all this?
“I’m smiling now but will share my true feelings when this video is over” 🤣🤣🤣
Love the way Keith keeps saying “we” when explaining the hormonal changes when women go through menopause😂
I am new to your channel. Seeing both of you talk about this topic is very helpful. Thank you.
The first minute...you two are just adorable!🥰🥰 Yes...this 53 action is quite the challenge during a pandemic for sure. Yea I'm probably needing to be much more 'vore' in my 'ketovore' journey. Here we go... 🥩🧀🍖🍗🥓🍳🧈...🥑maybe once in a while...
I've been eating with a keto approach since April of 2018. I've also been exercising for my entire life (since my teen years). I'm now in the menopause stage and the belly issue has become noticeable to me for sure. So if one is already eating "properly" for this issue, what do you do then?
That is me too. I put on 30 pounds in perimenopause. It’s mostly in my belly area. It’s a hard one to lose. I watch all my sugars and carbs.
I am post menapausal and have abdominal fat. I do not have any of the other factors. It is stubborn fat and worked out for 4 years watching my carb intake. It worked to some extent, but very frustrating. I have yet to try the intermittent fasting.
Your book has finally arrived! Looking forward to reading it. Thank you. Dee (UK). 😊
Speaking of fasting, would water with a slice of lemon break a fast in the morning? Great video, I've learned so much over the past year from the info y'all share....Thank you both!
No, it won’t.
Great video and very informative! You two together are so funny...You keep your hubby in check!!!
Happy 2021 Dr Becky & Dr Keith. Would you be using UGEtube platform “in the event” that RUclips goes down? Just wondered. Thanks...
You're both great!!!I do IF and keto but i also would like to ask you how to lower cortisol levels in a married couple with children with so many noise.It's so frustrating.
Hi IVI! I have 2 girls and 9 grandchildren. Two of my grandchildren lived with me with their mommas. The thing that has helped me with that kind of stress was to do this: The night before predict their are going to be ridiculously noisy and chaotic. Then when they do it, say to myself, "Yep, that's what I said." This gives a message to my brain that it is okay to have something in my life that is out of control and in fact, I said so the day before. I was calmer with this.
Oh gosh, I am not looking forward to this but thank u for doing this video!
I had a radical hysterectomy at 50. Went on hrt, still on hrt, fasting and keto. But I am constantly irritable. I am fighting grumpiness constantly.
How about post menopausal help please?
Becky: I'm smiling so I'll share my true feelings after the video is over. 😂😂👌
Keith: 😳😳
Thank you
Happy New Year!
What about when we reach womenopause? Sorry, couldn't help myself.
Hahahaha 🤣
Great video once again. Now I am 60 and hit menopause at 42. Well I am keto but I am still
Taking my HRT. I have went off them from time to time but just can’t stand how I feel without them. Have y’all done a video on HRT?
Would love to see a video on HRT
Me too
What is the optimal estradiol range for a woman to maintain?
How long do I need to fast for Belly fat Burning as in Hours and Days?Thanks!
I am sure the Docs will reply to you. I'll just say my understanding is that it is a long term thing. It isn't something you do for a couple days and then go back to what you were doing before. But the good news is you will notice the belly fat reduce in weeks. And it may sound unappealing to you right now but I found that once you do it for even a few days you quickly adapt to it. I really cannot even imagine eating breakfast again (I like eggs and bacon so have them for dinner sometimes). A lot of days i only eat one meal. But you don't have to do that. you can start with just slowly increasing the amount of time you don't eat and see what your sweet spot is.
Thank you for your insight I have been doing it hear and there just Woundering if I need to I keep a schedule of some sort
@@raeanolson5221 And if you enjoy breakfast and coffee you can practice early time restricted feeding eTRF which follows the circadian rhythm. I usually eat at 10:30 am for my first meal...then at 3 for my second and last meal. My window of eating is typically no bigger than 9 to 4...depending on what I have going on. Twice a week I will only eat one meal (OMAD) so that I'm fasting closer to 24 hours. I also allow a day that I relax it a bit typically on the weekend to enjoy the day with my family. Then throw some longer 36 to 48 hour fasts in there when I can.
Slowly lost 23 lbs in 5 months on Keto. Still have a belly muffin top though 😔. The only thing that takes it away is wearing tight jeans 😁. At least I can wear a comfortable fitting size 8 👌
Please turn on CC
Since 2014 I was eating low carb and doing intermittent fasting and doing very well maintaining my weight, before, during and after menopause. In the last 9 months I have been battling weight gain and belly fat. How I was eating before is no longer working.... Previously I had maintained, well after menopause. Do you have any additional suggestions?
Try changing your IF times. Body reacts to change.
I agree...try varying your times throughout the week. Some 2MAD, OMAD, a relaxed day, and then the occassional 36 to 48 if you can swing it. Also what is your current schedule now? I switched to eTRF (early time restricted feeding) to get my circadian rhythm in check and also bc I love having coffee with my breakfast. I also wanted to help with my sleep schedule, and so far its been working great!
Thanks so much for the suggestions, I will definitely be giving them a try!
Did you find 2020 increased your stress? My guess is increased Cortisol because of the stress 2020 caused most of us increased stress.
@@mandmmiller Could very well be, I hadn't connected those dots but I have been on a personal healing journey this year. I am making progress in that area so stress levels will hopefully taper off. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.
my Dr said i have to much cortisol thats why i cant loose weight and have difficulty sleeping my liver hurts all the time omg taking metformin 500mg nothing work
s do guys recommend anything
Can we lose fat cells or just shrink them?
Ooooooo Keithhhhhh!! Danger danger 😂
🥰Thank you
I turn 40 a few weeks ago. When do a woman get menopause ? Menopause sounds horrible 😢
I think the average age in the US is 51. Mine was between 53 and 55.
My mum entered menopause after her 44 birthday. But to be fair she had loads of things wrong with her.
Yes average age is 51
I'm 52 and am still perimenopausal. Regular periods still for me. However, I've noticed the pounds already starting to creep up a bit. I'll be getting more serious about sticking to a low carb diet (maybe keto) diet and IF in 2021
I started at 45. Im 50 now and haven't killed anybody yet but this can change at any minutes. lol
Whew 😢
How many carbs do you have on your low carb diet dr?
You look amazing and I would never have guessed 53???
Help. Fasting. Please make it simple. No meal plans. Only eat 8 hrs a day? Only eat 2 meals a day? So confused and don't have time to do crazy.
hot hot hot Nice save!
After I stopped taking bioidentical hormones I gained 5 pounds.
Lilet what bioidentical hormones were you taking?
@@rejijoseph2990 estrogen patch and progesterone cream made by a compound pharmacy.
🤣