Ep:174 WHEN YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH STRESS, LIFE OR STAYING KETO - by Robert Cywes 

You are the doctor that PEOPLE *WISH THEY HAD. Like No doctor asks these questions and has this understanding, or bothers to talk about this.* 🙏🙏

Dr Rob Cywes - you are a diamond. You sparkle and must be at least 5 carats. When I need some straight talking or inspiration I look for you on RU-vid. Thanks.

"Comparison is the thief of joy." Teddy Roosevelt

Enjoy your time off. We'll still be here.

As far as I can tell Rob, you are a wonderful, cosmopolitan person and without a doubt a charismatic speaker. Thank you for opening up and giving us insights into your life and of course your valuable advice

Coming from an authoritarian background too, your words are like a bullseye, speaking directly to my heart and mind. Thank you, thank you!

That tough, no-nonsense, brutally honest, Type A tough guy you often display belies your deep compassion and empathy for others. Memorable video.

Dr Rob, you are a wonderful doctor who has helped us . Be proud of yourself. I am 74 , most of my young life I thought I was fat. I look back now and see I was not , I was normal and beautiful. We always are our worse critics. God bless you , thank you for your help.

Sounded like Robert was preaching to himself there a bit....nothing wrong with that. I watched two older brothers ruin their health with too much work. Both are dead now. I'll have decades more life to be productive thanks to all the RU-vid doc's. Lost over 80lbs, stopped smoking, and best of all got healthy enough to give my sister a kidney. All from IF and Keto/carnivore. I wear the same size jeans at 60 that I wore in my 20s.

Man. This is a true Doctor. Cares for the health of people. Prevention. Not just treating symptoms with pills and surgery Thx Doc Robert Cywes You teaching me so much useful information

I will be taking a month off for November. We will be traveling overseas, just the two of us to get away. Can’t wait.

Listening to your story made me think about how I raised my son. I don't think I ever made him feel inadequate but I did stress the importance (in my mind anyway) the importance of hard work particularly in school. Reflecting back, I made mistakes in his upbringing and have always carried guilt for doing so. Well he's grown up now, and successful at his profession he has his own family now, he's grounded, intelligent and most of all happy. But his success and happiness came at a great cost to me. We very seldom speak or see each other.

5 years ago, I cut my gym membership. I did not need to drive 5km to a building and some machines, just to do what is natural to the human body, and then waste even more time driving back home another 5km, to undress from the gym clothes that wasted more of my time to get into and come out of. 2 years ago, I got rid of my Apple Watch. The body will burn the same number of calories, or walk the same number of steps, regardless of whether I wear an Apple Watch or not. I realized that I did not need a device to motivate me to do what my body was built to do naturally, before man ever discovered that he could make fire with sticks and some straw. Thoroughly in-tune with your thinking here!

Your way of sharing this content is appreciated. You prefer to share it for free. Your message is getting a larger audience. You are making a big difference. That matters the most

Please keep up the good work - it has helped keep me on the keto/carnivore path over the last 10 weeks, and I've laid aside 41 pounds of weight, and I feel so much better.

Letting go of perfection... Cultivating self-compassion... THANK YOU

Enjoy your time away regenerating your life, love and energy.

Dr Cywes, you are a lovely compassionate person

I am struggling to ban the carbs, but I am 1 day down with success! I am type2 diabetic with burned out beta cells. My carb addiction got me here. Thank you, Dr. Cywes for helping me find my way to life.

Family is first! Love that you are living the life that you deserve to have.

Thank you for all you do. Enjoy your vacation with your family, you have earned a nice long rest

Get rid of my Fitbit? What a liberating idea. I’ll stop wearing it daily & only wear it 3-4 times per week. It is stressful trying to make 10k steps per day. I’ll do what I can & let go of the rest. Thank You & Enjoy your vacation with your family. 🌹

Wow, you are like a fresh breath of air in a stale and stagnent world. Nobody, especially men, want to talk about feelings, yet, if we think about it, we ARE feelings. It is our feelings that direct us, sometimes well, other times not so well. I am surprised that a man that has achieved so much, could have self doubt, self esteem problems, that someone like you, has this wall up to protect himself. I thought that was more for people like me, not academic, not social, not sporty, not pretty, not slim, not funny, not much of anything really, but something I can say about me is that I care! That might not be much, but it is all I have. Thank you for reminding me that it is enough! Thank you for being so honest, so real. I truly hope that you are blessed by all you do for those around you !

Hallelujah no fit bit! These things imprison us!

Great talk. I'm a meditator and just back from a retreat. Time for yourself , self knowledge is critical and allows creativity. Was thinking to drop my fitbit. It's served it's purpose.

I’m happy you are taking time off for yourself and your family. I was an RN over 20 years before my dad got up to speak at a WW11 reunion and told the group how proud of me he was that I was the only child in all his family and sisters families that had a BS degree and was successful in what I do. I was crying when he had me go stand up next to him. He had NEVER told me that before and I was 48 yr old. Finally I felt like I didn’t have to strive for perfection. I started taking time for myself rather than work myself to death. But lots of his words when I was younger still creep into my mind from time to time. It’s difficult to let them go.

By far, the best vid for where I am in my journey. Thank you, Robert, for being in my (read our) life (lives). As a teacher I always praised the effort of my students; I now do that for me. Life's wonderful. 🙂🙂

Dr. Cwyes + Brene Brown = winning at life!!

Funny how people see the best in you. Make sure to read your comments. Awesome. We are so much alike. I’ve always thought you were special.

you are legend - thanks for what you are doing for mankind

You are a very special person,!!!!!!!!!

You help so many! Thanks for all you do.You deserve time off with your family. You are AMAZING 🤩 #familyfirst

The only man who understands the holistic approach. Thank you Doc!

I will miss you for a month but family comes first. Please enjoy your time off and will be waiting.

Thanks Doc it's taken years to finally love myself and be confident.Your life style works for me and I'm so happy much happier. 😀 thank you really enjoy your video so encouraging 😊❤ enjoy your holidays

Amen, amen, amen, amen! Cultivate joy. I needed this today.

I really liked this video for your honesty Mr Robert. Hope you had a great time with your family back then. Thanks to you I've gained courage to try carnivore because I wanted to not because I "had to". Wishing you and your family all the best. PS. Lost 12 pounds due to keto+carnivore these past 2 months and I'm feeling great!

I’m speechless at the authenticity of your words …. That was pretty amazing and so insightful … thank you Have a great month with your beautiful family ❤️ Step back and find peace and happiness ☮️

Well, you've done me a lot of good! So thank you! I live in France, where a lot of people take the month of August off, every year (!) and they regard it as an unassailable right to do so. So don't feel guilty. On the contrary, live it up. After all, you can't look after other people effectively if you're not looking after yourself. I hope you and your family have a lovely time. Are you going to go to Guam?

Thank you for the pep talk & food for thought. It's so helpful to take stock of the quality of our life. Enjoy your time with family. Rest, rejuvenate, relax & have fun! I'm thankful & grateful for all you & your team do to spread the message of life-changing health. God bless! 💜

What your doing is working for you doc! You look 5 years younger here than you did 1.5 yrs ago!👍

I watched this twice, and both times I just want to reach out and give you a big hug. You've had such a positive impact in my and my mother's life. She's down two sizes with your help, controlling her type 2 diabetes and blood pressure, and enjoying eating keto and occasional chocolate fat bombs. Just know we are so grateful to you for all you do. Love you, Doc! And your beautiful wife and baby too.

Thank you doc! You're amazing in Spanish & English! The best for you and your family from Buenos Aires, Argentina! :)

❤️ @Dr Rob Cywes good for you! “Supposed-to-bees 🐝 don’t make 🍯 honey”

Loved this… Thanks for being so real! I’ve been fasting for 2 years and released 80 lbs a year ago. Just started keto most of the time a couple do months ago, and low carb sometimes. But still struggling with bread, pizza, donuts, even though I’m maintaining my weight… I don’t eat them, or very rarely, but I still fantasize! I understand the perfection exhaustion sooo well! Well, retiring in a couple of months from my CEO job, and I’m going to live life! Thanks again for sharing. Enjoy your time off!

First have a great vacation. Thanks for the look inside. I have a lot to learn about me. Just one step at a time or should that be one step back to see the clearer picture.

Admiring your courage.

You are such a delight to listen to! I am grateful you are taking time off, your body of work stands out, and there are years of information available. Yesterday, Simone Biles did the same thing and I felt so proud of her. Maybe your're the GOAT of Obesity Wellness! Nice to see someone who practices what they preach!

Good for YOU! That is why I provide speech therapy services in the schools - 3 months OFF! Therapy for me time. You are a fabulous doctor and man:) Thanks for the referral to the book! Got it on audio now !

One of your best videos. You have touched on many issues we all deal with. Thankyou for your emphathy and insight and introspective sharing. Praise God!

Genijalno! Hvala vam do neba, to je upravo ono što muči mene i moju prijateljicu i o čemu smo danas razgovarale1 Bog vas blagoslovio!

This was good. I've recently joined Overeaters Anonymous. Coming to grips with my sugar addiction. 🍦 and sweet ☕ . Greetings from Toronto Ontario Canada.

Kristin Neff's work on Self-compassion is excellent as well as Brene Brown's work on shame. Great video!

Amazing. Seeing this very late but hope you had a great rest

Dr Cywes thanks for being in this ketogenic space . Following in your footsteps and having gratitude for being enough . Sending hugs 🤗 love seeing your kid ; he’s soooo cute ! Much gratitude and respect. 🤓

Take a month for yourself. Awesome for you. Hit the rest button. Remember, it is about the journey not the destination.

this video added to my joy today

This is a wonderful video. One of the best I have ever encountered on RU-vid.

I just love your attitude. I am so glad I found your channel! 😊

I find this is a very inspiring an motivational video, thank you

Your message was as excellent as it was personal to me. Thanks for the reminder.

Love your heart Dr Cyves blessings brother 💝👏👏

Thank you for another fantastic video. This will go in my "watch over" group. I hope you and your precious family have a wonderful vacation.

Dr. Rob, thank you for this video. It was something I needed to hear. As an RN and a single mom, I have gone to great extremes to take care of others at the expense of my own health. Growing up in an alcoholic home, I never learned to put myself first. I love your message and will play it back whenever I find myself beating myself up for not being perfect and taking "perfect" care of everyone else. I'll just do my best and take some time for me. 😁

So so so good. Wise words to live by.

i have a carb food addiction story that brought me to tears. Anyone interested in hearing it?

Thanks for this! I really enjoyed it and plan to cultivate!

Just bumped into your video…awesome and just what I needed for encouragement.

Letting go of anxiety as a lifestyle…..lol…me summed up in a sentence! As always, yes it did help. Thank you and enjoy your break!

Enjoy your time off with your family, I will look forward to your return :)

Wonderful advice, Dr. Cywes! Thank you for all that you do!❤️

This is just what I needed today. Thank you ❤️

Dr. Cywes - You are such a wonderful gift to all of your followers. We love you. You help us a very lot. Thankyou.

Hey, I'm from NY!! Born and bred for 50 years before moving to GA. I am so thankful for being referred to you.

Dr. Cywes, such heavy stuff. You delivered the message in a very compassionate manner. Very caring. Thanks again.

Excellent video!!! Thank you so much Dr. I’m going to take care of me.

Enjoy your time off and your family

You do you ❤

Oh Doc!! 🎉🎉 I appreciate these videos so much.

Thanks Dr. Cywes! I’ve been listening to Brene Brown’s Summer Sister Series on her Unlocking Us podcast. Her and her sisters break down The Gifts of Imperfection, it’s amazing, just like your system. I appreciate you!

Thanks Doc, words I needed to hear. Very encouraging

I love your common sense and realness. Rare in today's society, for that I am greatful. God Bless you and your yours.

Enjoy your time off doc!! You deserve it! We will be here when you get back!!🤗☺💖

Bravo, Dr. Cywes. I always enjoy your videos and this one may very well be my favourite. Enjoy your family and me time. Cheers from Canada.

Have a great time with your family. God bless.

So inspiring, Dr. I needed this today.. Thank you

Thanks doc...very useful!!!

Beautifully said! Aloha!

I appreciate you!!! Thank you!!!

Thank you for all you do. Have a great holiday with your family.

I am so thankful for your journey and your sharing the life you actually live with us! It is totally helpful! Thank you and blessings to you and your little family!

I would love to give this 2 thumbs up if possible! Thank you for your truthful, no nonsense, practical and so relevant advice.

Love it! Diet of life! Thank you for everything you do - I’ve leant so much from you! Capetonian 😊

Extremely informative material well done I am an Australian 69 years old I have just subscribed to your channel even though that my comments has nothing to do with what you’re presenting but I listen to it very carefully as humans we are judged by our accomplishments no matter how small or how big and sometimes we are our worst enemy. Recently I have been put on statin because my cholesterol was 6.5 total. Would you be kind enough to revisit some of the blood readings and convert that to the Australian standards that would be much appreciated and what I should be monitoring as the important thing in the blood reading.

You are authentic !

Thanks for the encouragement 🙏

Enjoy your break. Thanks Doc Jennifer 😂

Great words. Great person. Thank you for being you

One of your best Doc.

So much wisdom here.