Always like personal success stories, nice interview. Been working on reversing T2D and have followed Dr Fung and Megan for a couple of years now. Thanks for your time and knowledge.
if i'm doing 18-20 hour fasts per day, how much salt should i be supplementing per day? 1 tsp? 2 tsp? thanks! and other than salt, i'm taking Magnesium glycinate 400mg daily. any other electrolytes i need to replenish? thanks!
Janelle. The date of this video I got off my first diabetic med. My A1C was down to 6.4 and I was ecstatic! I use 16:8 fasts 3x a week. After seeing my blood sugar go up consistently for the first two weeks, I felt defeated. Now a month later I'm going downhill, having trouble sleeping and snacking in the middle of the night. How do I turn this around HELP please.
Hey Murray, you should try a fat fast! Or, if you feel like you need extra support, join our online fasting program at thefastingmethod.com for a free trial. Our community is incredibly supportive and can help keep you accountable. You could also book a free consultation with one of our fasting coaches if you feel like you need more help. thefastingmethod.com/personal-coaching/
How incredible that your A1C went down! I have many day’s where I don’t eat enough! Maybe you need to eat more food at your mealtimes, especially at dinner? I will eat bacon and eggs if I don’t have enough food in, or I don’t want to cook.. and it’s filling. Go for quality fresh cooked food, try to stay hydrated too, put a pinch of quality salt on your tongue and guzzle your water down!!! I also use Epsom salts in a bowl of water to soak my feet at night before bed. It’s pure magnesium and very good to aid sleep. I’m an insomniac and finding this is helping. Keep going because eating LCHF and IF will help you to get healthy on the inside. My inflammation is down from 25 to 17! I didn’t even know my body had inflammation! Just start afresh each new day. Best of luck. L
Thank you for all the great information you share! Do you have any tips on how to deal with nausea? I have been fasting 16:8 for about 2 years and recently started OMAD but the nausea is overwhelming. The only time I'm not nauseous is when I'm eating. Even 10 minutes after my meal the nausea returns.
Hey Clarissa, it could be your body adjusting. Are you drinking enough water or having enough salt? If you continue feeling unwell, you should consult a doctor!
Hi Clarissa, I feel sick on a OMAD, and a 24hr fast! I can really sympathise with the nausea. I wonder if it’s because my BG has dropped too low.. I’m only guessing at that. When I feel so sick I decide to eat a low carb meal. I am ok doing a 16/8 or an 18/6! Maybe it will change over time?? Keep going., having a LC meal is still good for your overall health. Best wishes.
So, I know I watched this video and I've heard many times from The Fasting Method about adding salt. And I thought it was interesting but surely wouldn't make a big difference to someone like me who eats SO much salt with their food already... but ok, let's give it a try. I still don't have anywhere near 2 teaspoons a day but I took a small bowl of salt to my laptop and "nibbled" on it throughout the day. By the second day already my nausea had disappeared. I still thought this was just a coincidence and was certain it would come back. I am happy to report that I have not experienced any nausea during my OMAD since I started eating more salt. I am currently halfway through a 72 hour fast and it is the first extended fast I've done that I didn't have a horrible headache the entire time! I also found that salt helps keep my hunger in check during a fast as well! I can't believe it, such a tiny little adjustment can make such a huge difference! I urge everyone to try it!
Hey! Everyone's body composition is unique and everyone needs different amounts of water and salt intake. Just try incorporating more salt into your fasting days whether its by adding it to water, putting some under your tongue, or drinking some broth or sugar-free pickle juice. We need a lot more than we think!
It is crazy. To stay home and not getting 25(OH)D enough. Eating candy and pizza. All the wrong things to do. I started to do ADFasting and upped my water intake by 20% also salt intake has gone up. Take care All you fasting friends. I try to take all the sun I can get and not burn doing so. Also I stand in cold water for 3-10 minutes (it gives me a 20h running nose though).
I really appreciate the great conversation on salt. But is this just NaCl (Sodium)? I started IF a month ago, and I sprinkle a little KCl (Potassium) but more NaCl, in warm water/broth, as well Mg tablet on fasting days. Otherwise, I experience terrible cramps, even when awake. What do you think, Meghan?
Correct. We recommend good quality NaCl, rather than potassium. Supplementing with potassium is very risky and can lead to serious health consequences. Please check with your doctor prior to supplementing with potassium. Magnesium is a great supplement to use when fasting, as it helps with leg cramps.
It depends on your goal(s). If your goal is autophagy, no one knows for certain whether anything other than water and pure electrolytes (i.e. no fillers or sweeteners) will "break" a fast. If your goal is restoring normal blood sugar and insulin levels, they aren't an issue.
I recently tried ADF for a couple weeks and felt it was significantly harder than just fasting 3 days a week. The first day is the hardest for me, and ADF just has the worst day.
Hey Sandra, everyone's different, but you definitely need a lot more than you think. Start out by adding some to your water or putting a pinch under your tongue. Chances are if you're feeling off you just need some water or more salt! But always listen to your body!
Thank you Megan!!
Always nice to see John Cleary on video!
Thanks for the comment Chris!
I love the cat! Kitties have to make an appearance. 🐈❤️🐈⬛
Always like personal success stories, nice interview. Been working on reversing T2D and have followed Dr Fung and Megan for a couple of years now. Thanks for your time and knowledge.
Thanks for the comment and your support Martin! Good luck!
Megan and John thank you. I’m reading the book “Life in the Fasting Lane.” Excellent book. I love the tips.
if i'm doing 18-20 hour fasts per day, how much salt should i be supplementing per day? 1 tsp? 2 tsp? thanks! and other than salt, i'm taking Magnesium glycinate 400mg daily. any other electrolytes i need to replenish? thanks!
Thank you. I will measure 2 tsp of salt now. Excellent point that I was not aware of.
Thanks!
Thanks, Megan & John! It always helps me to hear such inspiring stories such as yours, John. I hadn’t seen your before picture before!! 👍
Thanks for the comment Joan, so glad you enjoyed the video!
Hi John and Megan!! 👋🏽
Hi, thanks for the interview. Very informative and motivating. Can I have beans (black eyed beans) as low carb food?
Sounds great!
Love these videos. Diagnosed with F2 Liver
Best way to fast to reverse ? I seem to go good one day then fall off next 🤦🏻♀️
It sounds like you could really benefit from a free 7-day trial of our online program. Head over to www.thefastingmethod.com to sign up.
Janelle. The date of this video I got off my first diabetic med. My A1C was down to 6.4 and I was ecstatic! I use 16:8 fasts 3x a week. After seeing my blood sugar go up consistently for the first two weeks, I felt defeated. Now a month later I'm going downhill, having trouble sleeping and snacking in the middle of the night. How do I turn this around HELP please.
Hey Murray, you should try a fat fast! Or, if you feel like you need extra support, join our online fasting program at thefastingmethod.com for a free trial. Our community is incredibly supportive and can help keep you accountable. You could also book a free consultation with one of our fasting coaches if you feel like you need more help. thefastingmethod.com/personal-coaching/
How incredible that your A1C went down! I have many day’s where I don’t eat enough! Maybe you need to eat more food at your mealtimes, especially at dinner? I will eat bacon and eggs if I don’t have enough food in, or I don’t want to cook.. and it’s filling. Go for quality fresh cooked food, try to stay hydrated too, put a pinch of quality salt on your tongue and guzzle your water down!!! I also use Epsom salts in a bowl of water to soak my feet at night before bed. It’s pure magnesium and very good to aid sleep. I’m an insomniac and finding this is helping. Keep going because eating LCHF and IF will help you to get healthy on the inside. My inflammation is down from 25 to 17! I didn’t even know my body had inflammation! Just start afresh each new day. Best of luck. L
@@lindagadsden3815 all awesome suggestions, thank you for sharing!
I’ve been doing ADF but I usually have puffy face/eyes the next morning - does this mean not enough salt and too much water ? Or the opposite?
Hey there. We cannot give advice over social. I would suggest checking in with one of our fasting coaches. www.thefastingmethod.com/programs/coaching
Thank you for all the great information you share! Do you have any tips on how to deal with nausea? I have been fasting 16:8 for about 2 years and recently started OMAD but the nausea is overwhelming. The only time I'm not nauseous is when I'm eating. Even 10 minutes after my meal the nausea returns.
Hey Clarissa, it could be your body adjusting. Are you drinking enough water or having enough salt? If you continue feeling unwell, you should consult a doctor!
Hi Clarissa, I feel sick on a OMAD, and a 24hr fast! I can really sympathise with the nausea. I wonder if it’s because my BG has dropped too low.. I’m only guessing at that. When I feel so sick I decide to eat a low carb meal. I am ok doing a 16/8 or an 18/6! Maybe it will change over time?? Keep going., having a LC meal is still good for your overall health. Best wishes.
Thank you, will give it a go! What resources would you suggest I take with to my doctor to read about fasting?
@@clarissagray2721 I would just go and tell your doctor you've been fasting!
So, I know I watched this video and I've heard many times from The Fasting Method about adding salt. And I thought it was interesting but surely wouldn't make a big difference to someone like me who eats SO much salt with their food already... but ok, let's give it a try.
I still don't have anywhere near 2 teaspoons a day but I took a small bowl of salt to my laptop and "nibbled" on it throughout the day. By the second day already my nausea had disappeared. I still thought this was just a coincidence and was certain it would come back. I am happy to report that I have not experienced any nausea during my OMAD since I started eating more salt. I am currently halfway through a 72 hour fast and it is the first extended fast I've done that I didn't have a horrible headache the entire time! I also found that salt helps keep my hunger in check during a fast as well! I can't believe it, such a tiny little adjustment can make such a huge difference!
I urge everyone to try it!
If I have high blood pressure, the recommendation about salt is the same one?
Hey, thanks for your comment. You should consult your doctor!
What IS the recommended amount of salt a faster should be consuming? (female)
Hey! Everyone's body composition is unique and everyone needs different amounts of water and salt intake. Just try incorporating more salt into your fasting days whether its by adding it to water, putting some under your tongue, or drinking some broth or sugar-free pickle juice. We need a lot more than we think!
@@TheFastingMethod since i am vegetarian, can i take mushroom broth instead of bone broth? or can you suggest any other broth?
@@ayethegreat4997 Vegetable broth is perfectly fine to take instead of bone broth.
How much salt in general should I be adding on a fasting day?
It depends on your body, but start with measuring out 2 tsp in the morning and go from there. See how you feel and adjust accordingly.
is one tsp 5g?
It is crazy. To stay home and not getting 25(OH)D enough. Eating candy and pizza. All the wrong things to do. I started to do ADFasting and upped my water intake by 20% also salt intake has gone up. Take care All you fasting friends. I try to take all the sun I can get and not burn doing so. Also I stand in cold water for 3-10 minutes (it gives me a 20h running nose though).
Keep at it! You can do it!
How can I remedy headaches and migraines from hunger? That is my struggle.
Lots of water and lots of salt!
I really appreciate the great conversation on salt. But is this just NaCl (Sodium)? I started IF a month ago, and I sprinkle a little KCl (Potassium) but more NaCl, in warm water/broth, as well Mg tablet on fasting days. Otherwise, I experience terrible cramps, even when awake. What do you think, Meghan?
Correct. We recommend good quality NaCl, rather than potassium. Supplementing with potassium is very risky and can lead to serious health consequences. Please check with your doctor prior to supplementing with potassium. Magnesium is a great supplement to use when fasting, as it helps with leg cramps.
@@TheFastingMethod thanks.
I need help with reducing insulin if I start fasting.
My endocrinologist and my internal medicine doctors are loudly against intermittent fasting
Hey Iris, if you need extra support, you should book a free consultation with one of our fasting coaches! thefastingmethod.com/personal-coaching/
Well taking vitamins and electrolyte supplements while on fasting days break a fast
It depends on your goal(s). If your goal is autophagy, no one knows for certain whether anything other than water and pure electrolytes (i.e. no fillers or sweeteners) will "break" a fast. If your goal is restoring normal blood sugar and insulin levels, they aren't an issue.
I recently tried ADF for a couple weeks and felt it was significantly harder than just fasting 3 days a week. The first day is the hardest for me, and ADF just has the worst day.
Doing a 3 day fast a week is great too! Do what works best for yourself.
Thank you both, great information. We’ve always been lead to believe salt was bad for us.. I guessing I don’t eat enough!
Thanks for the comment Linda!
I would suggest investigating your gut health. Ie. leaky gut. May be contributing to the nausea.
Megan.....how MUCH salt or what’s the day’s requirement? Thank you!
Hey Sandra, everyone's different, but you definitely need a lot more than you think. Start out by adding some to your water or putting a pinch under your tongue. Chances are if you're feeling off you just need some water or more salt! But always listen to your body!