Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Why People Can't Lose Weight on Keto

Dec 12, 2025
Struggling with weight loss on keto? You might be making common mistakes! Dirty keto and processed foods could be sabotaging your progress. Poor sleep and high stress raise cortisol, blocking fat loss. Overtraining can hinder results, so prioritize recovery. Gallbladder and liver health are essential for fat absorption. Don't forget nutrients like iodine and selenium for a healthy thyroid. Pairing keto with intermittent fasting may boost your success, while avoiding cheat days keeps you in ketosis. Tune in for insights!
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ADVICE

Avoid Dirty Keto Processed Foods

  • Do avoid 'dirty keto' and prioritize whole, quality foods over processed low-carb products.
  • Dr. Eric Berg warns many keto-labeled bars and mixes are low-quality and will cause bloating and poor results.
ADVICE

Prioritize Sleep For Fat Burning

  • Do prioritize sleep because poor sleep raises cortisol and mimics pre-diabetic blood values.
  • Dr. Eric Berg explains growth hormone and fat-burning primarily occur during quality sleep, so fix sleep first.
INSIGHT

Stress Can Nullify Keto By Raising Sugar

  • High stress increases cortisol which forces the liver to make sugar from protein and fat, blocking keto benefits.
  • Lowering stress can produce large weight loss even without dietary changes, showing hormonal effects overpower diet alone.
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