“The Diet Doctor changed my life!”

November 28 2017 by in Diabetes stories, Success stories

We received a short but happy note from Rachel, whose life has been changed since embarking on her keto journey:

Former borderline diabetic. The Diet Doctor changed my life! I got my numbers under control and lost 40 lbs (18 kg). I absolutely could not have done it without the articles, recipes and videos on The Diet Doctor website!

Thank you so much!
Rachel

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Happy to hear that we’ve been able to help you Rachel, and congratulations to your success!

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Keto for beginners

How to lose weight

Weight loss

Keto for beginners: weight loss
06:24
Dr. Eenfeldt explains everything you need to know about weight loss on a keto diet.
How to Maximize Fat Burning
03:52
Dr. Fung's fasting course part 2: How do you maximize fat burning? What should you eat – or not eat?
Too much protein is better than too little
40:13
Is increasing protein intake on low carb a good or bad idea idea in terms of weight and health – and why? Dr. Naiman explains.
Isn't weight loss all about counting calories?
03:14
To lose weight, you just eat fewer calories than you burn. Is it really that simple? Top low-carb doctors answer.
The Big Fat Fix
1:19:34
Donal O'Neill and Dr. Aseem Malhotra star in this excellent documentary about the failed low-fat ideas of the past and how to really get healthy.
The 5 common mistakes on LCHF
09:25
Is it hard to reach your goal weight, are you hungry or do you feel bad? Make sure you're avoiding these mistakes.
"I'll do this or I'm going to die trying"
19:23
Kristie Sullivan struggled with her weight for her whole life in spite of trying every diet imaginable, but then she finally lost a 120 pounds and improved her health on a keto diet.
Carb-Loaded
1:14:40
This may be the best (and funniest) low-carb movie ever. At least it's a strong contender.
Is obesity caused by too much insulin?
25:27
Is obesity mainly caused by the fat storing hormone insulin? Dr. Ted Naiman answers this question.
What To Do Instead of Counting Calories
16:02
Why is counting calories useless? And what should you do instead to lose weight?
A global food revolution
34:30
The mistakes behind the obesity epidemic and how we can fix them together, empowering people everywhere to revolutionize their health.
Do You Have to Count Calories to Lose Weight?
10:22
Do you have to count calories to lose weight? Dr. Jason Fung explains why you don't.
How to formulate a low-carb keto diet
48:32
Low-carb pioneer Dr. Eric Westman talks about how to formulate an LCHF diet, low carb for different medical conditions and common pitfalls among others.
My Big Fat Diet
42:31
What would happen if an entire town of First Nation people went back to eating the way they used to? A high-fat low-carb diet based on real food?
The perfect treatment for diabetes and weight loss
45:20
Do doctors treat type 2 diabetes completely wrong today – in a way that actually makes the disease worse?
How to lose 240 pounds without hunger
31:06
How to lose 240 pounds without hunger – Lynne Ivey and her incredible story.
How to make keto sustainable
15:00
How can you make the transition to a low-carb or keto diet as smooth as possible?
The Cause of Obesity
38:45
What is the real cause of obesity? What causes weight gain? Dr. Jason Fung at Low Carb Vail 2016.
The problem with sugar
50:01
Is it fat or sugar that has triggered the unprecedented epidemics of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease? Taubes at Low Carb USA 2017.
Therapeutic Fasting
46:09
What if there was a more effective treatment alternative for obesity and type 2 diabetes, that is both simple and free?
Open mic
31:02
Low carbers with different backgrounds share their success stories and topics of interest.
The Pathways of Insulin Resistance
30:41
Are we chasing the wrong guy when it comes to heart disease? And if so, what is the real culprit in the disease?
Losing Weight with Less Protein
09:24
Jimmy Moore talks about the greatest insight that made it possible for him to get rid of 80 stubborn pounds (36 kg) without hunger.
"I knew nothing"
28:51
How come Professor Tim Noakes completely changed his view on what constitutes a healthy diet?

Keto

Keto for beginners: Introduction
08:02
Learn how to do a keto diet right, in part 1 of our video course.
Keto for beginners: weight loss
06:24
Dr. Eenfeldt explains everything you need to know about weight loss on a keto diet.
Keto for beginners: In ketosis?
07:53
There are two ways to know you're in ketosis. You can feel it or you can measure it. Here's how.
Keto for beginners: How it works
08:37
How does a keto diet work? Learn all you need to know, in part 2 of the keto course.
Keto for beginners: What to eat?
11:22
What do you eat on a keto diet? Get the answer in part 3 of the keto course.
Keto for beginners: 7 steps to ketosis
05:57
How to get into ketosis exactly.
Keto for beginners: Side effects
06:58
What are some common side effects of a keto diet – and how can you avoid them?
"I'll do this or I'm going to die trying"
19:23
Kristie Sullivan struggled with her weight for her whole life in spite of trying every diet imaginable, but then she finally lost a 120 pounds and improved her health on a keto diet.
Is ketosis just another word for starving?
22:48
Amber O'Hearn is a computer scientist who has researched the state of ketosis through an evolutionary perspective.
All things keto with Keto Connect
16:44
What is it like running the very popular YouTube channel Keto Connect?
Fat Chance
1:05:43
Is it possible to ride a pushbike across the Australian continent (2,100 miles) without eating carbs?
The latest science behind a keto diet
13:17
What is the current science in support of a low-carb and keto diet?
How to formulate a low-carb keto diet
48:32
Low-carb pioneer Dr. Eric Westman talks about how to formulate an LCHF diet, low carb for different medical conditions and common pitfalls among others.
Keto and fast food
10:28
Can you get low-carb food at fast-food restaurants? Ivor Cummins and Bjarte Bakke went to a number of fast-food restaurants to find out.
How to make keto sustainable
15:00
How can you make the transition to a low-carb or keto diet as smooth as possible?
Is fear of protein the new fear of fat?
35:03
Could protein restriction on a low-carb or keto diet cause problems?
Eating keto to survive cancer
28:51
Audra Wilford on the experience of using a ketogenic diet as part of treating her son Max’s brain tumor.
How to become a fat-burning machine
11:30
Dr. Eric Westman explains the concepts fat-burning mode and carb-burning mode. Dr. Westman's LCHF course part 2.
What makes a diet work?
35:14
Is there such a thing as an optimal diet? And is a keto diet always the best option?
Facing the global mental health crisis
32:41
How should we eat to fight the global mental health crisis?
Losing Weight with Less Protein
09:24
Jimmy Moore talks about the greatest insight that made it possible for him to get rid of 80 stubborn pounds (36 kg) without hunger.
Challenging The Dogma
16:47
Dr. Priyanka Wali tried a ketogenic diet and felt great. After reviewing the science she started recommending it to patients.
Exploiting cancer metabolism with ketosis
44:42
Can a ketogenic diet be used in cancer treatment? Dr. Angela Poff at the Low Carb USA 2016.
Treating cancer with a keto diet
17:07
Can a strict keto diet help prevent or even treat some cancers, like brain cancer?

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Do you have a success story you want to share on this blog? Send it (photos appreciated) to andreas@dietdoctor.com, and please let me know if it’s OK to publish your photo and name or if you’d rather remain anonymous.

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