Ep:271 THE FOUR BEST WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT - by Robert Cywes

Started eating clean keto for metabolic health and my many medical conditions in Feb. 2022. To date I have put my AIHA and type 2 diabetes in remission, improved eyes and liver function, been taken off a blood pressure pill and the weight loss just came along for the ride. Lost 61 pounds and 7 inches off my waist. Dr. Cywes, you have educated and encouraged me with your information and no-nonsense (no BS) style. I now know that if I mess up, I know how to fix it. A lifetime of obesity is far too long. Yesterday my doctor said I was no longer morbidly or just plain obese. I am overweight. I am celebrating being overweight and congratulating myself for my success. I thank you from my heart for being here.

i went from 585 lbs at 61yrs old to 205lbs in 21/2 yrs . i am off all meds for diabetes and heart and colesterol .my method was to eat whole foods reduced carbs , and a 42/6 fasting schedule. I`ve went from a 88" waist to 38" and my A1c went from 11.3 to 4.3 .i excersize daily w/ a mtn bike and planet fitness gym visits 3 days a week. i have no issues with fasting and in fact , quite enjoy how i feel when not eating.. To this day still eat only every other day .if i wasnt poor , and had health insurance , i would have 20 llbs of skin removed and be at my ideal weight of 185lbs

I am a ketogenic bariatric patient and have had great results! All of my health markers are excellent now! A1C of 4.9. BMI from 67 to 29! Living my best life now.

I had a friend who always talked about getting gastric bypass surgery. Finally she was able to get it and was very excited. She was sure that it would enable her to lose 160 lbs. She lost weight in the beginning, but after she had healed, it looked to me as if she was not following the guidelines on how to eat. I saw her about 3 years after the surgery, and she didn't look much different from before the surgery. She said that she had lost about 80 lbs, then regained 50 lbs. So, in the end, she went from about 310 to about 280 and has some side effects from the gastric bypass. The problem was that she expected the procedure to do all the work, and didn't follow the instructions she was given. In the meantime, I had been about 50 lbs overweight, lost it all, and have maintained that weight loss for years. No surgery, just a ketogenic diet.

I think for me what worked was addressing the carb/sugar addiction first and then I found the weight came off. 2.5 years later I'm still thriving on carnivore, diabetes still in remission, and still losing sizes (losing mass not lbs) forever grateful for you Dr. Cywes. ❤

It was suggested that I have bariatric surgery. I refused. It took some time but I learned about the proper human diet. I've lost about 90 lbs, reversed my insulin resistance (last A1c was 4.8), reversed my sleep apnea, and a bunch of other benefits. I'm so grateful to learn a much better way to eat.

Thank you for this. I have been on hundreds of "diets" all my life and as a mono-therapy they all failed. It was only until I started to learn that I am addicted to carbs -and bingeing on them that I started to have some success. I have never been obese enough for surgery but well on my way. I also am one of those people who have been deluded with good health because all my metabolic markers are within normal numbers. With a keto-carnivore lifestyle, coaching to help me understand my addiction and lack of emotional management I have lost 80 pounds and have kept the weight off for 2 years. I have about 40lbs more to go but I am no longer obsessed and stressed with calorie intake and weight loss as I am with getting healthy and understanding my behaviors.

10 years post Lap Band, and enjoy a keto/carnivore lifestyle. I am happy, healthy and no longer have debilitating social anxiety. Best decision of my life.

¥ou are the sweetest man! What a wonderful message to put out there in the midsts of all the craziness about obesity and weight loss.

I ❤ this Doctor for all he does to help people with his knowledge. I am a carb addict it is such a struggle to stay in control. I am so grateful for your help, advice and motivation.🙏

You're work is benefiting so many around the world. So grateful doc

Great video Dr. I’ve had great progress keto and abstinence from all sugar, flour, and substitutes. Your videos have helped me so much. Thank-you.

I’m not going to blast you at all. I’ve done keto for 4 years and it works for me. You have taught me that I am not a carb addict, and I am sure that I am not because I have been truly addicted to nicotine and seen people close to me be unable to sustain keto. I would say that we are culturally addicted to mono therapies. Always looking for THE ONE answer - so thank you for this video which shares your big picture medical view. 😊

I've been watching you since late 2020, I weighed over 166kg, since then with Keto and ADHD medication 3 years later, I'm 118kg, I play sports intensely and I've gained way better understanding of my body. Thank you for all the knowledge you shared... I hope I could make it up for you in the future.

I had sleeve surgery and I’ve been successful for 3 years. I was considering that diabetic shot… because I thought several modalities would help me stay successful. I fast, I eat keto, and I’ve had sleeve surgery soo all that’s left is this shot… I never want to be fat again. Thank you for always helping me and confirming how I was feeling. Even the comment on addiction thinking, because lets face it- I’m an addict 💁🏻‍♀️

I love how you have a multi-prong approach and an understanding that not everyone requires the same thing.

I recently had VSG. My doctor had an honest talk with me, just as you had an honest talk on this video. I knew all of the things I was headed for and after being diagnosed with an incisional hernia, knew that at 265 lbs, I needed to lose weight before hernia surgery. After the initial liquid phase, the diet I will be transitioning to will be a keto diet. Of course the patient info doesn't say that because they know they will be vilified for using the K word. Thank you Dr. Cywes. I have been watching your channel for several months. It took me a long time to reach the decision and after listening to your honest assessment, I am know I made the right choice.

I appreciate the straightforward talk about these things that you always provide.

I've used Keto/Ketovore (evolving) and have lost 54 pounds. T2D "resolved". What I added was weight lifting (I didn't add this until my body wanted to move). I have a supportive gym and network I'm competing with the app to see how I do week to week. I've gotten a Dexa Scan to see what I need to work on; strengths & weaknesses. My challenge is my asthma. But, I find if I give myself rest breaks to let my lungs and heart calm down during my workouts I do really well. Compete against yourself set your goals and do your best work.

I did loose 200lbs from the roux en y bypass 15 years ago. (Didnt look very healthy though). Unfortunately gained alot back. Relost the weight with a keto to carnivore diet. Kept it off for 6 years now!!!! But Unfortunately I've had 2 bowel obstructions from my bypass. Both were emergency surgeries bc of vascular involvement. So yes bypass worked temporarily, but I had 2 horrible surgeries because of it. I wish I would have known about the miracle carnivore lifestyle 15 years ago 😒