Low Carb Lifestyle: Viewer FAQs

You asked and I'm telling! Here's a quick chat outside of the kitchen as I try to answer your most frequent questions.

Feel free to leave additional questions in the comments!

[jannaholland]

I love your channel! !! we have been low carb my husband has lost 120, he has about 60 pounds to go. I needed something to kick us up to new level... this was it!! I've lost about 80 myself I think lol I fear the scale ...I've went from a 26 to a 16 size.. I feel blessed to have found you! thanks so much! !

[grammydee]

Kristie, I love that you pointed out, "this isn't a diet you start then stop". The weight loss was a great benefit but its the metabolic health and healing that comes with this lifestyle that, personally keeps me loving and living this way. Thx

[debbieadair]

Your kindness and excitement have really touched me. You brought tears to my eyes with this video. Right now all I can thank you for is giving me hope and encouragement. I will look forward to sharing my first week with you on Feb. 8. I'm leaving tomorrow for a quick visit to FL. I look forward to starting this s Keto plan on Feb. 1!

[amberjames]

I know this is an old video but I love how genuine you are, such a sweet soul! Binge watching ur videos!

[lindalundmark]

I literally stayed up half the night taking notes last night and watching many of your you tube video's.I just started New years eve doing Keto and have no desire for sweets, starches, bread, pasta, rice, pop, etc.Im amazed.Today I made a lettuce wrapped cheeseburger for lunch and also cauliflower with cheese on top.So satisfying.thank you for the motivation.Your before and after has encouraged me so much!

[susanditz]

I. So glad I watched your story. I had bariatric surgery in 2002, lost 116# and felt fantastic. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2004 and put on steroids. I have gained 40# back and have basically used steroids as an excuse to eat. Started LCHF did well for a couple months, had an MI and again used it as an excuse. Starting again and love your affirmations especially "just for today". I'm 67, work from home RN doing case management - very sedentary and trying to change that as much as I can. I have carb intolerance and my blood glucose plummets if I have too many carbs and not enough protein. Doesn't stop me sometimes from carb binging. Can't wait to try the recipes from your videos. They seem very family friendly and maybe will please my carb king husband. Thanks again.

[IChoseBeMe]

I am so so grateful that I discovered your channel. I'm on week 4 now and I've  already lost 10pounds and inches as well. I feel so much better without the bloating and low energy. I don't wake up hungry anymore and I sleep much better. Being a sugar addict really put a toll on me and I'm done playing with diets. This is probably the first way of eating that I think I can stick with. I've never been able to pass up desert or say no to someone offering sweets at work and now I do it with ease, which is shocking. Please keep making videos as they are helpful for me adapting to this lifestyle 😀

[niabecenti]

I just adore you so much! I am one week away from 3 months LCHF. I have lost 3 sizes but lately I have been having so many cravings for cake and donuts. I was running out of choices for food but now I am going to follow your recipes. You are so right about looking at cakes and donuts as making me sick. That really clicked with me and will now help me with my cravings. I was a type 2 diabetic, have been overweight my entire life and tried so many diets. losing just little bit of weight that I have so far has gotten me so much heathier! Thank you so much for all of your fantastic videos!! 🌹🌈🌼

[jhmcbee]

Just recently started a Keto life style with my husband but my kids are a not quite on board yet. I found your channel a week ago and love your videos. I am not a cook but have really been trying hard. I tried the crack slaw the other night which was a hit with my husband. The kids saw cabbage and refused. I actually liked it a lot too and was super easy. I didn't have have all seasoning on hand but it still tuned out great. I love southern cooking...we are in NC...and your recipes are not complicated which is a huge deal for me. I have two left hands in the kitchen. Lol
Thanks for sharing your story and cooking. I love your smile and southern charm. I work too and have 3 kids. My oldest is an adult (23) but I have a 12 and 16 yr old boys. So i appreciate the tips and tricks for preparing and dealing with family dynamics. I hope and pray this lifestyle helps us not only with weight but overall health. I think your simplified approach has helped me because I had become obsessed with following a strict formula because I am so desperate to rid my body of the inflammation, pain, and weight, that I was tracking every bite and wasn't eating enough.
I was not listening to my body and now I feel much better that I am. I also make sure I keep the fat up. I have eaten low to No fat for so long that it's a mindset I have to break.
God bless you and your family. Appreciate you sharing your journey and food.

[Katyklb]

I heard you all the way over in Europe, Belgium.🌸 Keep up the good work. Over the last 3 months I lost 14lbs but was struggling with cramps and not feeling well. So I have had a pause regained 3lbs, stopped the cramps, reassessed and am now ready to go forward again. The keto increased my ldl so I have had to reassess where I get my fat from. Diet drinks and their sweeteners seemed to have caused the cramps. This is not an easy path to follow. The pause confirmed to me that all the bad stuff comes back quickly so like you say it is wiser to avoid the stuff that makes you ill.

[angiedee]

Hi Kristie, I came across one of your videos for a recipe and was just hooked with your lifestyle and story. I am 31 years old at 239 lbs and have PCOS, insulin resistance and everything that goes along with that. I have 3 kiddos, 9, 4, 3. When I was put on bed-rest in the hospital with my last pregnancy, I really started to get depressed and eat constantly. I managed to eat myself into gestational diabetes. My hormones have never quite recovered. My back hurts a lot as I have some lordosis and my belly is pulling my frame forward. I can hardly walk in the mornings because my feet hurt so bad. And the tiredness!!! I am on day 10 of keto. I can say my foot pain has gotten better and I feel less swollen, but have been a bit discouraged that I still have not lost weight. I do feel more satiated and not stress eating, which is why I was hopeful I would lose some weight. I am trying not to get discouraged! This week I will focus on the hidden sugars and buying more quality ingredients. Thank you for sharing your story to inspire others. It has helped me feel hopeful.

[Jaylyn]

I have spent so many years yo yo dieting due to the fact I have always seen healthy eating as a diet that always has a starting point and an ending point. This means no matter how healthy I become or how much weigh I loose, I always regain the weight. You have such a healthy mindset towards this lifestyle

[heatherripley]

Your sweet spirit comes through beautifully. Thank you for all of your videos, I've enjoyed them. :)

[jessiecrites]

Another one down. Your video's are so addictive. I am so new and see how fast some have lost and I am so very slow, but I am feeling good. Of course I want to drop the weight and know I want to see my primary doctor and my cardiologist in March and would love to have this amazing weight loss. I understand about the immune system from a different program I was on, but could not get back on it. This just feels like this has to be my last stop for life. I am so glad I found your site. I am going to be 74 next month so this old body has been trough a lot. God Bless.

[leadmetopeacejeanie]

This is day 2 for me on the Keto Diet. I love your passion, and in depth explanations! I love how the dogs bark and the kids go in and out! I find that when I eat no carb or low carb, my allergies disappear! It is almost miraculous! Thank you for the wonderful recipes, new ideas, and all your videos! Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Jeanie

[tiggletaggle]

Hi Kristie, I'm in Perth Australia and doing keto :) really really enjoy your channel . Thank you so much for your time and effort, it is truly appreciated. My teen daughter and I watch your videos (we are both eating low carb) and she really apprecIates seeing your gorgeous daughter cook alongside of you. Have an awesome day, we are truly blessed that you share this with us :) Debs and Romilly :)

[karenambrose]

I'm starting today on LCHF. I ordered "Why We Get Fat" after watching your video. My blood work is not good and I'm pre-diabetic. After doing some research I think this is the plan for me. Thank you for your wonderful videos! I am learning so much.

[zoomcat]

Thanks for what you do, Kristie, it is so helpful to the rest of us! I started a ketogenic diet in mid-may of this year (2016), and have lost 35 pounds in 5 months. It's little slower at my age (62) than I would like, but I'll take it! I recently had my annual physical and I was a little concerned about how my labs would turn out -- I needn't have worried! My old school doctor was very impressed. She is still on the low fat train, and I thought she would lecture me on the fat issue, but she said to just keep doing what I'm doing. "Good cholesterol" HDL was WAY high, LDL was right at normal, triglycerides were WAY low, and fasting blood sugar was perfect at 80. I was doing the happy dance!

[meghanfest]

Hi! I just found your channel and have been watching your videos every chance I get.... while making dinner, loading the dishwasher, after I put the kiddos to bed, etc. You have such a beautiful family and i'm so happy that you found keto and are able to touch so many people lives!! I've lost my first 20lbs after having a baby (he's 4 months old now) and I'm currently at 230 so I have a ways to go :) It really resonates with me that this is for life and not another fad diet and I do need to make this diet my own and I appreciate you giving us the holiday/ special occasion/ entertaining meals along with the everyday, busy weeknight meals. You always provide an enormous amount of information in your video and you're as cute as a button!! Keep it up, you're simply amazing!!

[barbsdee]

Started keto 2 months ago and found your channel whilst searching for recipes. You are so positive and beautiful ❤️ I love your smiley face 😍😘🇬🇧