HOW I KNEW I WAS FAT ADAPTED | Top Signs to Know If You are Fat Adapted 

About 3 weeks into going KETO I remember waking up laughing one night, it was as if the happy light was turned on. Brain fog was gone, and inflammation nearly gone, and I'm a Great Grandma!

I can identify with the disappearance of food cravings, mine was sudden, about 4 weeks into Ketovore . I had a hard day babysitting, was tired and thought I’d reward myself with a tiny chocolate caramel flavored custard cone. Just a mini cheat you understand. On my way to the custard stand, my mouth started watering for a big fat juicy hamburger…which had on my dinner menu so I headed home, had two bun less burgers (back then I had to use lettuce wraps, not now) and NEVER needed the custard treat. I was totally satisfied. For 40 years my low fat, calorie restricted plant based diet had set me up for failure. I consider a cheat day now 9 chocolate chips (65% cacao) thrown in my Two Good yogurt (1/2 a container) with a handful of raw nuts with heavy cream whipped with a tiny bit of stevia. I weigh now what I weighed in high school, I am 67 going on 17! Thanks to Dr Ken Berry and nurse Neisha!

I have coworkers that say you shouldn’t eat so much meat you need veggie too. All I said is well it works for me and everyone is different and your entitled to your opinion.

I'm 77, went Carnivore, and had the runs for 18 weeks except 2 days, then suddenly normal. I was about 3 weeks in when suddenly I was no longer hungry and forgetting to eat. At about 6 weeks I did a 72 hour fast. with no problem. By 12 weeks I was no longer having joint pain. Carnivore is amazing. I hadn't been sleeping for months, maybe a year. Had been very depressed and angry. My Hashimotos is better, seldom depressed, no longer on antidepressants, not sure where the anger went.

a month into Keto and when working outside cutting and moving firewood etc, I would like run into a wall, had zero energy left and had to stop work, a few months later and I can just work and work, I end up stopping and still have energy left, used to be if I worked hard one day, next day I was all aches and pains, now I may get a bit achy right after hard work, but next day I am right back to normal, I'm 70

Well when you are chronically tired or in pain ( spondylitis, autoimmune disease) ….in my case There is no desire to interact with anyone 😢. Ketovore has helped me tons , everyday I feel better n better

The energy is amazing on keto, just causes insomnia for me sometimes.

Great video!!

I have Hashimotos as well, which I'm told is unusual for a man. I took myself off the meds last year after only a couple months on them and have been mostly carnivore since January of this year. I have an appointment to get my bloodwork again in 2 weeks. Yesterday (March 27th) I woke up full of energy. I cleaned up the house some, did several loads of laundry and even exercised. Today I've got energy again and have been doing the same things. After months of being unable to do much of anything, it's been fantastic.

I can't believe how easy it is for me to continue being in ketosis. BUT it was very difficult for me to get there - well worth the effort. Feeling stable every day, not being ruled by food, not suddenly running out of energy, getting rid of inflammation in my body. I love everything I eat. Now, if I feel tired I just have a cuppa and sit for a short while and I start reviving. No going back for me!

I feel like the best version of myself when im fasting, doing omad with keto. My health, mental and physical, is just better everyday. Its amazing.

My hashimoto story is so similar, depression & anxiety. I’m much older and was dealing with chronic menopause and what I thought was fibromyalgia chronic pain, and lipolymphedemia.It took me about three months to start feeling better. The brain fog was the first to go. And little by little I started getting my life back. I don’t have the body pain anymore. I get pain back if I eat night shades or too many carbs. It wasn’t fibromyalgia as Dr. Berry explained. And definitely the lower the carbs (under 20) the less hungry. 14 months now and an entirely new person. Can you imagine going through 2020 with all of that sickness! So very grateful to be here.😊

I’ve been Ketovore for a month and no weight loss. I have a lot going on with my health, though, so I’m trying to be patient. Thank you for this timely video. Hunger pains are gone, I have more energy, and less brain fog. My blood sugar is improving too. I’ll forge on!

excellent testimonial... i also had serious problems with brain fog. I used to eat tones of bananas, dates and dried fruits, rolled oats, protein bars etc... thinking that because they were natural they were "healthy". I had a compulsive hunger hours after meals, I had severe bouts of anxiety and severe burnout. I felt that something was very wrong with my mind and Extreme difficulty in concentrating on very simple things. After watching videos and read the studies about this subject and research metabolic effects of the brain. I suspected the bizarre amount of sugar intake on my diet and decided to severely restrict my sugar intake using a source of good fats as a source of Calories .. and boom! Everything changed in my life

I totally agree, I was strict Keto for 1 yr. and it rocked my world. I have strayed and now need to get back to the basics. This video has convinced me to do just that. Thank you Neisha for the inspiration.

Thanks for sharing your experience of living with Hashi. I’ve had Hashimoto’s for 42 yrs and have, and still do, experience all you speak off (chronic fatigue, anxiety/depression, weight gain, brain fog, etc.) as well. I’m a retired nurse (72 yrs young and struggling to loose 40 lbs) a former vegan, then vegetarian. This ketovore way of eating is so very foreign to me, but I’m willing to give it a try.

I have always had so much will power that kept me from being morbidly obese like my father & 3 sisters. I became super strict and obsessive over food and exercise. Seriously I was miserable and the struggle was consuming! I should have been diagnosed with an eating disorder but nobody KNEW about that back in the 70’s! I came to keto for some help managing anxiety and depression and I’m doing much better since I transitioned to ketovore. I only WISH I’d known 40 years ago that the weight was gonna fall off and my mind would finally be free! Thanks for your story Neisha. I hope you continue to free people by helping educate your viewers in such a practical, caring and authentic way! 🥰 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I can’t wait for the energy. I am 8 days in but I am older so I am patient

I had "brain fog" so bad I thought I was in the beginning stages of dementia. After several weeks of low carbohydrates (idk how many) most the aggravating fog disappeared.

Been back on keto for two weeks. I can already feel some of these signs. Brain fog and energy are the main ones. Looking forward to what is coming

Went Ketovore a couple of weeks ago with Trulicity. NO hunger. No cravings. Fasting blood sugar 72. After meal blood sugars all in the 90-92 range. NOTHING OVER 100. Losing weight. Walking more. Sleeping better. No depression. No anxiety. More energy. I don’t think I will ever go back.

more energy, brain fog goes away less anxiety not depressed don't feel hungry or hangry stop craving junk food food choices changed by choice

Just want to say you’re the reason I went ketovore. I have Hashimoto’s and all sorts of mental problems plus traumas. Thank you for using this platform to reach thousands of people. ❤️😊

I am so glad I found you and Dr. Berry! My hashimoto's symptoms are nearly non-existent since going carnivore! It is an amazing relief to finally feel like myself again after years of feeling like I was just a passenger in someone else's body.

I've been intermittent fasting on regular carb rich diet for 2 months and suspect my insulin level is better. I recently added Keto 2 weeks ago and have also seen the energy coming up noticeably. I also noticed the brain fog lifting, didn't even realize I had it, but the increase in clarity of thought is significant. The biggest bonus so far is the lowering of my blood pressure. I take meds for high blood pressure, but my pressure was going too low and I was dizzy a lot. I stopped taking the meds 3 days ago and now my blood pressure is normal.😁

Neisha, Thank you so much!! You are like a breath of fresh air!! I love the way you pour your Heart and Soul into these videos and are just so candid...It is so helpful to have people like you out there that are will to share their victories and defeats so that we can all learn...ALSO, you just make me smile!!

Thank you , Neisha! This is an excellent post!

I thought my kids were screaming upstairs then! watching with headphones is Awesome 😂 was supposed to be watching The Meg but ended up here

Love this! Thanks Neisha!

Neisha, this is really good. Informative yet you make us feel as if we are there with you. You also look amazing.

I love hearing about ur experience! Its so helpful and Encouraging. Im really happy for u finding a way of eating that has improved your overall health so much!💞

I’ve been watching you for since I started Keto.... about 2 years now... and I absolutely love you girl! You’ve grown a lot! In a good way (of course ;)). Love your videos. Thank you for sharing it all with us! You’re so positive and true full! I can relate with many things!

I agree with you so much. I have been on carnivore / keto for 2 months now. My memory is so much better. I'm 53 and was so worried wondering what was going to happen to me as I got older. Dementia and all. I use to have to write EVERYTHING down. Now I don't have too nearly as much and I feel normal again. My energy levels have totally changed. I run up the stairs again. Lost 16 kilos so far. Hardly have any cravings too. I enjoy this way of eating and not feeling deprived at all. I feel it's totally sustainable. Make my own mayonnaise now with MCT oil and it tastes amazing. Making lots of stuff I never thought I would before. I don't have a sweet tooth so I'm good with that. My only craving is pizza to be honest. But I can handle it. Not fighting myself over it either. Feeling great. Glad you are too.

This sounds like my experience so far. I’ve been Keto for 2 months now and I can’t imagine ever going back to the exhaustion, the anxiety, or the brain fog. Bye! Won’t miss ya! 😂

Thank you! Just starting my keto journey. I'm watching Dr. B and your videos constantly.

You are helping so many people. Thank you

I have watched tons of your videos & I think this one is my very favorite! Thank you for sharing this with us.

Neisha is just great! So relatable, interesting, and a joy to listen to. God bless you Neisha. 🥰

Thank you for another great video. You have such a special way of imparting information in such a girlfriend to girlfriend kind of way. Looking forward to the PHD Summit.

Thanks for this great video Neisha !

I don’t have words to express how important your Hashimoto testimony was to me. I started keto a month ago and my brain fog is still bad. Like you, it is my worse symptom. You helped me have faith that it will improve. It feels like I’m locked inside my brain. Listening to you helps me so much! ❤️

You and Doctor B are my favorite RU-vid keto informers. When I feel discouraged, I watch one of your videos and feel inspired to stick with Keto. Thank you for your videos, I surely am enjoying them. I'm hoping my adult children will give Keto an honest try. Blessings to you 💗🦋💗🦋

Good video Neisha!! Keeping info simple but powerful. Your story is my story. I am 68. have been keto/carnivore for 15 months, started keto for extreme inflammation and pain. Later diag with 2 auto immune (PMR and PN) I am under doctor care with meds and its all working for me. But staying keto and fasting is the best part for help in pain and inflammation and carb sugar craves gone! Like Dr. berry and Dr. berg says "fix your diet first and that will start healing in your body" so true, so true. Keto is not a diet, it is a way of life. Sugar, carbs run thru your blood and cause so much damage to your nerves and the pain will show up in auto immune, my feet killed me for 3 yrs of pain!! Give up sugars, carbs. I am adding b12 and nutrition yeast now to help with the nerve damage that was done and continue my doctors care, last visit he said stay with the keto course it will help you. I went from 182 lbs in 2019 to 164 now, still hoping I can lose a few more pounds but not pushing that, just staying the course with keto and IF and my body will decide what's best. Love you, Mean it!! your sweet

Thank you thank you thank you for this video! Im a keto newbie with hypo thyrodism and can relate to allot of what you said in this video! Love your husband dr berry as well, i found your channel through him. You two are a power couple in the keto/carnivore world in my eyes!💖❤️

Thanks Neish! This was so helpful! I've been getting disheartened during my keto journey. I have insulin resistance and PCOS so things tend to happen much slower for me, but like you, I naturally started intermittent fasting as I wasn't hungry and now am more in tune with hunger. You don't over complicate things and I'm grateful for that. ❤️

Thank you Neisha! Always excited when you post a new video! Love your background! Is that wallpaper?

Another great video! I feel so much better now that I have been eating this way. If I have a desire for something sweet, which rarely happens, I just find a recipe for a keto friendly replacement instead of eating sugary carb filled crap. I have learned so much from y'all. This is now my way of life and I like it!! Thanks so much!!!

So cute...that little munchkin in the background. Thank you For this video Neisha!!

I started keto on 2018. 209# I binged on dr Berg and dr Berry and others. Knowing it could take weeks I just ignored it. Then one day I had zero hunger. Like I had to force myself. I also had no cravings. That’s how I knew. Lost 35# from March 18- December. Slow! I’m 63 now. It’s harder. You youngins get to it now!!!!!

Thank you for this video!! Great information!

Thank you for sharing. Your transparency has helped me and I’m sure has / is helping others as well.

VERY HELPFUL. I too have a hypothyroid and have been using too much caffeine . Started Carnivore with single digit carbs (18 days in) and starting to feel much better. Everything you said I can relate too. THANK YOU. (just subscribed)

Yes I had panic attack. Know how feel. I thought I was going to die every day and then when I woke up. I got better and then went to the dr. Took meds for about 2 years I finally took myself off the meds. Doing good I got to stay busy. Glad i started watching u.Thank you

I have noticed how you have evolved for better in every way after years in your life. Glad for you. ☺️🙏🏼

Neisha, This is wonderful. Keep posting this type of video.

Thank you!!!! I'm hypo thyroid and recently started noticing that I am feeling less hungry. So excited!!!! I have been on Keto for 3 years after having Pancreatitis 3 times and being given a death sentence if I didn't change my ways.

Thank you! I have Hashi's and brain fog is a huge problem. There is a disconnect between what I intend on saying, and what comes out is way different and makes me sound "dumb." Which I am not either, lol. I have been watching my carbs over the last couple of months and experienced good weight loss. I switched to full Keto today. Wish me luck! Last time I tried Keto I got horrible leg cramps at night and had to stop. I have learned since then, and am well-armed with electrolytes!

It’s really nice not having to constantly fight off cravings!

I truly appreciate you taking the time to explain Fat Adapted...cause I was ready to throw in the towel and go back to IF, which I've been able to do easily, and to do the next milestone...Zero to low carbs! Because I gained 3lbs, after losing 40lbs!!! So again thank you so very much for sharing these snippets of how to know when you are Fat Adapted!!!

How did i ever miss this video? Glad it popped up! ❤

Congrats Neisha on 40k subscribers, great video as always, very informative

I know this is old, but I have been watching all of them and Dr Ken and it's very inspiring. Ive been healing myself with brain rewiring as I feel allergic to life , live issues, gallbladder issues, interstitial cystitis, fibromyalgia and all the typical " autoimmune/ inflammatory" disorders that nobody can actually help, just mask symptoms of. While I know it isn't recommended, I went mainly carnivore rather cold turkey 2 weeks ago and I can't even begin to say how good I feel, and I've had chronic pain for 5 years now! Too much energy, and only time I had crippling pain was when I indulged in a healthy "candy" on Saturday, and next day I was in so much pain!! Thank you for the effort of doing the videos as they are inspiring.

i started feeling horrible around 40 but it took a year to get a diagnosis of thyroid problem!!! and another year to find out i had hashimotos. i had panic attacks and one day woke up with a pounding heart that would not stop. i ended up calling 911 and shouting i'm dying, i'm dying! it feels so incredibly foreign and frightening to go through the destruction of your thyroid gland. i was never given natural replacement and didn't even know about it. i've been slugging along on synthroid for 25 years now 100 pounds overweight feeling exhausted. recently started keto/ketovore and hopeful!!

If one keeps one's carbohydrate intake to 20 - 30 net grams of carb per day you will fat adapt more efficiently. Some people are actually not getting the carbs low enough at the beginning and this is hindering their progress. Once you have fully fat adapted you may find you can eat up to 50 grams net carb. The best electrolyte drink I use for this process to prevent keto flu and tiredness is a product called simply primal WATERFAST. It has 1000 mg sodium, 1000 mg potassium, calcium and magnesium per scoop. When fat or keto adapting one needs 3000 - 5000 mg of sodium per day and you should be getting at least 3000 - 4700 mg potassium as well. This drink really helps with the transition and preventing electrolyte loss as you adapt. The potassium is just as important as the sodium and magnesium. If you are plagued with muscle cramps take 400 - 500 mg of magnesium glycinate each morning. Many people are deficient and don't realize it.

Thank you so much Neisha for this video it was very very helpful! Now i no what to look for..

Hallelujah!!! That is one of the best side effects of eating this way... Being in control of what and when I eat vs: "food like" substances controlling me. Homeade pork rinds. YUM!

Very helpful for me. Thanks Neisha for sharing❤

I've been at the ketovore for less than a week (Started Aug 1, 21)... Day three I noticed a heat in my chest and face and arms. Thinking the thyroid is coming alive and my metabolism is rising... Looking forward to the future now rather than being depressed about getting old and slow.

I thoroughly enjoy your videos! This one popped up and for the millionth time I'm going to restart ketogenic way of eating. I'm also a nurse turning 53 this month and ready to drop weight brain fog and sugar cravings 😊. Wish me luck please! I did Atkins when I was 32 after having my 3rd daughter and wished I had stayed the course....

You are so lucky to have a spouse that was supportive and wanted to help you.

Your story has helped me so much! Thank you for sharing your experience. I actually wanted to die getting off carbs. I didn’t realize what was happening to my body. I finally feel relieved that there was such a thing called keto flu. Two trips to the ER and my daughter is the one who said I think you have keto flu. All I did was try to cut out cereal. Not realizing the effects it had on my body

Thank you for sharing! ❤❤

Hi from California! Great video, you and your hubby are my new favorites! I just started my journey about a month ago. I’m still tweeking some things, I haven’t lost any weight since I was paleo and lost 20 lbs. now more ketovore and I stalled the weight loss. Still have brain fog, pain and insomnia and cravings sometimes. My goal is to lose 80 more lbs. so I won’t give up but it has been a month since I’ve lost anything.

My problem is not that l am hungry it is the cravings that has not gone away - Even after two years of successful keto/ketovore

Great information; thank you for sharing. I don't seem to have enough willpower to get past the first days. Back to it today. Have a wonderful day.

Love it .....Your not pretending to be anything but REAL ...Gorgeous women don’t do that very much. Could listen to you and hubby everyday...but chasing grandkids🥰

I have Hashi's along with endometriosis, bilateral nerve entrapment to both legs. Brain Fog also did me in. I am a RN too, losing my ability to debate with other health professionals devastated me. The pandemic, after working 14 days in a row when it first hit, pushed me over the edge. I had to stop working and go on long term disability. I never knew the pain that can come with Hashimoto's. I am five weeks in full carnivore (after that pain you would be an idiot to eat that toxic food again) haven't "cheated" once. Except for the pain in my legs (I go for pain med infusion tomorrow, I have experienced a huge increase in my energy and motivation. Before my legs got worse this past week, I was going out each day! I had more energy then I have since 2015. That is a huge event for me. I was in such a bad space I was jealous of those who could walk, ride a bike etc, I wanted to just die. I had to find something that could make me feel better. Carnivore has literally saved my life. Dr Berry, Kelly Hogan and you Neisha have given me the motivation to keep going. Thank you!

I started keto back in January. I felt horrible the first week, a really bad case of the keto flu but at the same time, I noticed that most of my chronique pain was gone. That’s what motivated me to stick with it since I didn’t do it for weight loss but I’m happy about the weight I have loss in the belly area 😁.I also have much less anxiety. The quality of my life has improved so much ! Thank you for your informative and heartfelt video .

Thank you.. that information you shared is a great help!! Cheers

thank you so much- You are so REAL and Honest! I have struggled with several autoimmune disease's triggered by a high blood pressure pill that gave me LUPUS. am 76 - my hubby of 54 yrs dropped dead 6yrs ago- I have RA which from what I understand from cardiologist is RA can create plaque in arteries-- my right caroid had to have surgery. Had a minor stroke and with this much mental fog and inflammation which I NOW see is due to my diet. I had went on a Plant based diet and lost 30lbs. Then got so could NOT eat Kale, many of my fav veggies. AM SO GRATEFUL to have found you and your dear hubby. It is slowly changing my world.

You know when you look at beef brisket liver and bacon and fall in love

You're literally my favorite person on RU-vid. I really appreciate how real and honest you are. You're videos are helping me so much. Thank you Neisha! ❤️

3:15, 3:41, classic mommy faces!!😄😄😄 Yes, it is so amazing how FOOD was the cause of my emotional state. So much calmer, and NEVER needing a nap around 3 anymore. Still think about sweets (keto) in my 28th day of challenge, but really turned down since beginning of this. I can smell the chemicals in the air when I pass bakeries. Yea...probably ketovore at the end of this...great video👍

Thank you…this was really helpful!

Good Morning! I’m new to your channel. I’ve been watching your husbands videos and because of him I decided to go carnivore. I just wanted to say hello 👋 and I love your channel. Have a beautiful day! 🌺🌸

I've had panic attacks like that since I was 9 years old. I'm 40 now. I'm hoping for keto to help me like that.

I have diabetes and hashimotos and 45 pounds overweight and approaching 50. I recently had Covid but it was the fatigue that took over more than the actual virus. I’ve been watching your videos and I’ve decided to start ketovore. Thanks so much for giving me the push I’ve been needing for the past five years. I’m so sick of feeling sick

Been on this diet for a good 1-2 months. My energy, mental clarity, and anxiety are so much better ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼 I still struggle with PMS with my periods, but maybe that’ll straighten out too, or at least improve. Still taking a low dose of SSRI, which really helps. 😊

Great Video Neisha!!! Loving the beautiful curls today 😍

New subscriber thank you so much too you and your husband your guys have changed my life for good god bless you and your family regards from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺❤️😍

It put the demon away. Those cravings and carb hunger on the glucose Roller coaster can definitely feel hellish! Great video !

Thx for all the info ...I love being a recipe creator for the keto/Low carb world...cheers x

Thank you for this.

My story is similar to yours. One of the biggest difference to your story is that I always had painful migraine everytime I indulged in a little bit of fatty food. The kind of headache that eventually made me incapable of doing any work and incapable of thinking about anything other than the throbbing pain in my head. This made me more serious to look for an alternative lifestyle (even though I had always maintained a healthy lifestyle). I had always eaten half the portion of rice of the people around me. Now I just don't eat rice at all. I'm so thankful! :)

Thank you so much for sharing your journey and experience. I live in Hendersonville TN so hey neighbor 👋🏼

This is a super helpful truthful video.thànk you.

Thanks. This was excellent and relatable

So helpful! Thanks!

I would have panic attacks like that all through out high school, along with daily migraines along with depression, and sense starting my migraines have went away and anxiety has came way down, and now finding I need to nap way less then I need to! It’s great!

Thank you for this. ♥️🙏😄