Top MD: Says His Prescription-Strength Keto Diet Plan Can Supercharge Weight Loss
This doctor-approved keto diet plan helped Judy Tucker lose 135 pounds!
Tired of weight-loss efforts ending in disappointment? Good news: Duke University’s Eric Westman, MD, has a twist on the keto diet that’s as close to no-fail as they come. ″I’m the last hope for many people, so my approach has to work the first time, every time—otherwise I’d see patients give up on their health,″ shares Dr. Westman, author of new bestseller End Your Carb Confusion.
The doc conducted more than 40 scientific studies as he created his guidelines, designing them to jump-start fat-burning even for those who can’t shed an ounce with traditional methods. ″Just as prescription drugs are more potent than over-the- counter drugs, my clinical version of keto is more potent than commercial versions.″ The evidence is so strong, ″if this plan was a drug, it would be approved by the FDA.″ Other doctors using Dr. Westman’s strategy back him up, telling us they see big weight loss in a single month!
How Dr. Westman’s keto diet is different
According to Dr. Westman, if you’re carrying 20 or more extra pounds or if you have a health condition linked to weight, blood sugar, inflammation or autoimmunity, then you’re a good candidate for the keto diet. ″Science tells us that keeping carbs low will give you the most efficient—and probably the quickest and easiest—path to better health,″ says Dr. Westman. And that’s especially true if you opt to use Dr. Westman’s next-level keto Rx.
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It’s simple: You enjoy unlimited eggs, fish, poultry and meat, along with up to 4 oz. of cheese, 8 servings of added fat and 20 grams of total carbs a day. ″I don’t allow unlimited cheese or fat because too many fat calories slow results,″ he notes. ″And you count total carbs, not ‘net carbs.’ I find this minimizes intake of processed foods that can make the diet less effective.″ Because it’s more strict, ″my version of keto eliminates cravings faster and improves quality of life faster.″So much so that many women actually find it less challenging.
The science behind keto’s effectiveness
″When you reduce carb intake enough, you no longer make enough blood sugar to use as fuel. So your body starts turning fat into ketones that become your primary fuel,″ Dr. Westman explains. The more ketones you make, the more fat disappears. But how many carbs do you need to cut? ″Some people eat 50 grams of carbs and still make ketones,″ notes Dr. Westman. ″But in terms of a sure thing, my clinical experience shows that almost everyone makes ketones if total carbs stay under 20 grams.″
Bonus: Prescription-strength keto triggers the body to make maximum ketones from the get-go. ″In 24 to 48 hours, hunger is significantly reduced for 100% of people using my approach because ketones are appetite suppressants,″ the doc notes. Of course, blood sugar comes down too. This further blunts cravings—and Dr. Westman has seen diabetes fully reverse overnight. He adds that as blood sugar comes down, inflammation comes down. So relief from dozens of ailments and conditions continues over weeks and months. Cholesterol and blood pressure normalize, joint pain disappears, skin conditions heal, thyroid function and energy shoot up. Brain function improves so much that memory sharpens and mood soars.
And this is all in addition to the fastest weight loss your body is capable of. ″Anyone retaining a lot of fluid due to inflammation can lose a large amount initially and then two or more pounds a week after that.″ And as for people who can’t seem to lose at all on a traditional diet, ″they begin dropping 1 to 2 pounds a week very consistently.″ In the end, folks shed 200, 300, even 400 pounds. ″Try it my way for just two days,″ says Dr. Westman. ″I think you’ll be amazed at the difference it can make.″
Keto diet success story: Judy tucker
Judy dropped 135 lbs!
Less than three years ago, ″I had heart problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux, gout, edema, a slow thyroid, prediabetes and knee pain so bad that my husband put in a handicap ramp,″ recalls Iowa retiree Judy Tucker. Then a Facebook friend lost big on the keto diet, and Judy found herself watching Dr. Westman on YouTube. ″I followed his recommendations to a T,″ says Judy, who enjoyed omelets, bun-less burgers and sliced pepperoni with cheese. ″Wonderful things started to happen. For the first time in my entire life, my hunger went away. My pains started going away, my brain fog disappeared, I wasn’t so tired.″ In nine months, she shed an astonishing 135 pounds and got off 10 prescriptions. ″If I can do this after 55 years of diets that didn’t work, you can too!″
Keto Diet: The delicious way to slim
These ultra-easy meals and snack ideas take keto diet results to the next level
Dr. Westman’s guidelines are simple: Enjoy unlimited eggs, fish, poultry and meat plus up to 4 oz. cheese, 8 servings added fat, 3 cups low-starch veggies and 20 grams total carbs a day. Low-carb seasonings/sweeteners are fine; just count their carbs. Free apps at Keto.app or CarbManager.com make tracking easy. Consult a doctor about any new plan; meds may need to be adjusted as health improves.
Breakfast
Low-carb yogurt, such as Two Good brand, 10 raspberries, optional keto sweetener.
Lunch
Chicken or salmon with 1⁄4 cup pesto and 1 cup vegetables roasted with 1 Tbs. olive oil.
Snack
Take your pick of olives, pickles, 1⁄2 cup veggie sticks, deli meat and/or pork rinds.
Dinner
Steak fajitas with 11⁄2 cups sautéed peppers and onions; optional 2 Tbs. guacamole.
*Weight loss reported is based on experiences of patients using a version of the keto diet similar to the one Dr. Westman recommends.
Dr. Westman emphasizes patients who lose just 1 pound a week consistently are still highly likely to reach their goals.
Fun with chaffles!
Dr. Westman loves this easy-make breakfast treat and bread substitute
- ½ cup mozzarella
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Ket o-friendly fillings or toppings such as meat, veggies, mayo
Heat a waffle iron to medium-high. Spread half the cheese on iron, pour on eggs; top with remaining cheese. Close iron; cook until steam stops, 3 – 5 minutes. Serves 1. Enjoy in place of waffles or bread. Keeps in fridge 3 – 5 days; also freezes well.
Dr. Westman’s Type 2 Diabetes Reversal
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and want Dr. Westman’s help to take control of your health, check out his online Reverse Type 2 Diabetes program happening February 10-17. In this program, you’ll learn how to normalize blood sugar, incorporate the keto diet into your life and reduce or eliminate the need for diabetes medication. Enrollment is open now!
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