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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 57 MIN

160. Dr Eric Westman: He Lost 100 Pounds at McDonald's—Without Counting Calories

from Keto/Carnivore Conversations · host Robert Kiltz MD.

Dr. Eric Westman—internal medicine specialist, researcher, and co-founder of Adapt Your Life Academy—joins Dr. Robert Kiltz to expose the truth behind low-carb and ketogenic diets. From reversing diabetes and obesity to challenging the pharmaceutical-first mindset of modern medicine, this conversation dives deep into the science, history, and future of therapeutic nutrition. Whether you're keto-curious or skeptical, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about food, medicine, and metabolic health.00:00 - Intro: Dr. Kiltz meets Dr. Westman02:15 - Why medical schools ignore nutrition05:40 - The two patients who changed everything08:10 - Dr. Atkins’ clinic and the “eat all you want” method12:30 - Why calorie counting misses the point16:45 - The backlash against fat—and why it was wrong20:00 - Reversing diabetes without meds: real patient stories24:10 - Why mainstream medicine resists dietary solutions28:30 - Carnivore vs. Keto: metabolic cousins?32:00 - Coaching, courses, and scaling impact online36:20 - Nightshades, inflammation, and food sensitivities40:00 - Weight loss shots: when they help—and when they don’t44:15 - Why cholesterol obsession distracts from real healing48:00 - Mindset, community, and addiction recovery51:30 - What medical schools should really be teaching55:00 - Final thoughts: simplicity, service, and the future of foodon

Dr. Eric Westman—internal medicine specialist, researcher, and co-founder of Adapt Your Life Academy—joins Dr. Robert Kiltz to expose the truth behind low-carb and ketogenic diets. From reversing diabetes and obesity to challenging the pharmaceutical-first mindset of modern medicine, this conversation dives deep into the science, history, and future of therapeutic nutrition. Whether you're keto-curious or skeptical, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about food, medicine, and metabolic health.00:00 - Intro: Dr. Kiltz meets Dr. Westman02:15 - Why medical schools ignore nutrition05:40 - The two patients who changed everything08:10 - Dr. Atkins’ clinic and the “eat all you want” method12:30 - Why calorie counting misses the point16:45 - The backlash against fat—and why it was wrong20:00 - Reversing diabetes without meds: real patient stories24:10 - Why mainstream medicine resists dietary solutions28:30 - Carnivore vs. Keto: metabolic cousins?32:00 - Coaching, courses, and scaling impact online36:20 - Nightshades, inflammation, and food sensitivities40:00 - Weight loss shots: when they help—and when they don’t44:15 - Why cholesterol obsession distracts from real healing48:00 - Mindset, community, and addiction recovery51:30 - What medical schools should really be teaching55:00 - Final thoughts: simplicity, service, and the future of foodon

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