Even if I eat just 1000 calories everyday on a very low carb/insulin diet my metabolism wont slow down? I simply am not able to fill more than 1200 healthy calories in 2 meals. Thank you for all that you do.
What if your bodyfat is already low BEFORE the fast. I have done two separate 5 day fasts, in the first one, I was 20 lbs overweight but in the second I was maybe 3 lbs overweight. In the first fast I lost 8 lbs but in the second, I lost NO weight. Is it possible I was in starvation mode during the second fast?
I'm so humbled and grateful that you featured me in this week's video. You have changed my life! Thank you for all you do to educate us on intermittent fasting!
Dr Fung watching you read your books I have lost 40 pounds. I refused Metformin as a type 2 diabetic even shocked my GP, she said no patient of hers ever done that.Thank you so very much.
@@KarlDag Do you have a medical degree? Fasting has been normal throughout all of history, but people also died a lot back then too. A healthy person can usually always fast, but certain diseases/treatments for said diseases may not be compatible. This could be a potentially reckless statement to make.
I found that fasting goals without an end date really did help. I always hear that, "it's a marathon not a sprint" and that is SO TRUE. To put that into practice, I regularly reminded myself of how long it took to GAIN the weight, it should take at least that long (or longer!) to lose it. THat really helped keep me on track. I lost 55 pounds and have been able to keep it off with IF.
Been fasting for 60 hrs now. Going till 72. Thanks for your support. Yes it is lonely road, and we do need cheerleaders. On and off I stumble down from the wagon, but hop right back. No procastrination no cortisol.
I reversed my diabetes 10 years ago by changing my lifestyle...eating healthy and staying active everyday. I started doing 24 hour fasts about a year ago...as I age, I don’t feel the need to eat everyday, my body doesn’t crave food at all. I usually fast 48 hours, have a day of eating, and resume again. I also don’t let it consume my life, if a friend invites me for lunch, I’m there! I just start all over when done. Lol! I’ve maintained my weight, my A1C stays at 5.5 (it was 12.8 ten years ago!) and I have so much energy and feel great, even through rotator cuff surgery. I believe that’s why I healed so quickly. I’ll be 60 in 2 years and looking forward to it! Fasting keeps me young!😉 and lastly, my doctor was fantastic when I was initially diagnosed. He believed in me and gave me a chance to reversed this on my own. He referred me to a registered dietitian and I educated myself. It can be done. Thank you, Dr Fung...I continue to learn so much with your videos! Thank you for all you do 😎
I told my doctor that I was going on a water fast for 2 weeks to combat my high blood pressure. She pretty much flipped out told me I could die and that meds was the only way I could control my problems. I told her I was doing it anyway. And left I fasted 2 weeks. Blood pressure normal, blood sugar normal ect. My doctor didnt say much anything about me being better she seemed stoned faced. After a couple years she left practice and I was given a new doctor. Have yet to meet that doctor.
This is my goal, to be so comfort with fasting that I go days without eating. So far I’m doing Omad and I feel fantastic. I’m always amazed at the effect fasting has on my emotional state. It’s like depression and anxiety just lift away and they’re replaced with mental clarity. I even feel more spiritual while fasting. Glad you’re in great health - love and light 🙏🏼💕✨
@@marmararraj76 Best wishes on your journey to great health! You can achieve it. Trust your instincts, our bodies know what to do. OMAD is a great, I like to mix it up a bit and do OMAD myself. And it is a very personal, spiritual journey. I can honestly say that my fasting lifestyle has changed my overall attitude and outlook on life. 😉😎
The problem with calorie restricted diets, in many cases, is that they don't allow the insulin levels to come down enough for the body to access the fat reserves. They (referring to the people on the calorie restricted diet) are burning more calories than they are consuming, but they still don't have access to the stored energy, so something has to give. Thus the metabolic rate ends up being reduced. The key point continues to be bringing down chronically high insulin levels so that the body can access its fat reserves, and until the insulin comes down, the body will not go into a catabolic state, and no significant amounts of body fat will be consumed.
I dropped 45 pounds (and I ain’t picking it back up! Lol) over the course of a year using the 16:8 strategy. I never gave myself a timeframe, just a weight loss goal. I still have 20 pounds to go. I just stumbled across Dr. Fung’s videos a little while ago - it’s nice to know that I’ve been on the right track!
Congrats, you are so inspiring! Cud you help me with a question? Even if I eat just 1000 calories while fasting my metabolism wont slow down? I simply am not able to fill more than 1000-1500 healthy calories in 2 meals in a 18-6 setup. (im a vegan). Did you not experience metabolism slowdown? And how much exercise did u put in? Thank you.
Woo-hoo. Same. Just started 16:8 last week, and lost a bit overc3 lbs, with 20 to go. I was finding that I was eating in about an 8 hr window, and couldn't eat any more because I was making myself sick with the bad carbs. Once I heard dr. Fung explain the science, I started. I already fell off a couple of days ago, only with my diet, not the hours...and was pleased that my sugar stayed low. I started over the next day, and looking forward to weighing next week. So glad for your success!
My fiance and I started low carb alternate day fasting for Lent (we started the Sunday before). I've lost 8 pounds, and my sugar has gone from 225 to 113 :) The first full-day fast was miserable. I was nauseated, shaky, weak, and vomited most of my water. The next fast day was unbelievable! I felt energized and clear-headed! I couldn't believe the difference. I love the feeling of an empty gut.
Can u tell what he did plz... my mom is very sick she cant eat anything losing lots of weight because of the metformin 200 a day. She has no taste of anything... i cant do anything for her she is slim... is there anything that i should give her😥😢
Thank you Dr. Fung. I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes not long ago and my doctor made me take metformin. I learned about you and stopped my medication after a week of taking it. I have been doing IF and low sugar/carb diet and my fasting blood sugar is now between 90-112 in less than a month. Even after a meal it doesn’t spike. I’ve lost weight and I feel so much better! I bought 3 of your books in kindle and also hard copies to share with my husband who has been obese and always had a hard time losing weight despite trying all sorts of diets. He’s now fasting and doing the same diet with me.
I've been doing IF for one month and I no longer have the urge to eat constantly nor I have cravings! I will be doing this for life now. It was very hard in the beginning but I just kept busy at work .
I have such a sweet tooth! Like a 3 year old 😶😏🤪but IF and a modified intake of non processed whole foods has almost totally eliminated the cravings. I would have NEVER thought that I could pass up candy, chocolate, ice cream etc but it has happened!
ever since i started fasting I've lost nothing but fat compared to when I was decreasing my calorie intake, yes I did lose weight from calorie restriction but I didn't look healthy at all or feel good . fasting is a miracle
But in reality...fasting is exactly that. Calorie restriction. The longer you go without intake of calories, the less you consume overall in any given tome frame, right?
@@Gypsygirl9 Yeah in theory, but it's not that simple. For example if I wanna lose 2,5 lbs a week I have to eat ~1700 kcal a day. Spreading it out to 4 or 5 meals makes it almost impossible to go through a day for me. I'll be hangry all the time. Instead when I apply fasting, I go to work on an empty stomache, I usually don't get hungry at all, because I'm occupied with work. I eat a big meal at 12:30 ~800 kcal and then I go until evening and eat another big meal at 6:30 and I fast until the next day(18:6) that makes it alot easier to apply a calorie deficit. Of course it's all from my personal experience and it's not scientifc, just anecdote. Simple calorie counting + eating at random times doesn't work for me.(needs a lot more will power) There's something going on hormonally that I can't explain but I feel it.
@@Gypsygirl9 i eat whatever i want during my 2 hour eating period. I eat till im full and I don't feel hungry until tomorrow. I dont count calories . when I wasn't fasting and doing calorie restriction I always felt hungry and I didn't feel so good but with fasting i feel really good
@@Gypsygirl9 Yes, and you can retain more muscle mass compared to fasting as you can maintain higher average protein intake, and that will help you after the weight loss you've planed. ;)
@@Gypsygirl9 This is exactly correct - in all these types of "diets" it is just framed differently so it becomes the new best approach. It will work and for some people is the best way of eating but not everyone. People will argue but it is simply about a caloric balance that determines weight (gain or loss) and of course other factors play a role in how efficient this process works in our body.
You are the best inspiration on u -tube, thank you so much! Lost over 55 lbs through intermittent fasting, eliminating sugar and refined carbohydrates and seed oil! Walking 55 kilometres a week or more not bad for a lady approaching her 69th birthday! I move like Jagger, lol! Never give up, we all have set backs, especially during tough times! Your advice makes so so much sense! Everyone spread the word and subscribe!
At age 63, you just gave me the inspiration I need! I cut out carbs and all sugar except 1 teaspoon a day in my coffee (and will be giving that up within the week). I've been doing keto and OMAD for 2 weeks and have only lost 3 pounds but have begun a 72 hour water fast in hopes of getting into autophagy and ramping things up a bit. I think I'm fighting a fatty liver as well as a slow metabolism from only eating OMAD for years but eating ALL the wrong "foods" (LOVE potatoes and fresh baked bread :O
I just did my first 24 hr. I am blown away with how I felt the following 24 hrs. Mental clarity and energy through the roof!! I will be doing at least one 24hr fast every week. Not for weight loss, but for the other benefits. Outstanding youtube video.
I started reading your book and watching all of your videos in Sept 2018. From Sept 2018 to Feb 2019 I lost 70lbs. I fasted no more than 3 days at a time and never on the weekends. Why? because it's easier to fast when your day is busy. I also found it easier to keep fasting to myself because people who don't understand fasting will express negative views about it. I have had 1 set back in 2020 due to Covid and my workload. I gained 20lbs but have since lost it. Thank you for your knowledge.
@@lilizhang463 I use a bit of salt and I use Epsom Salt baths to help with Magnesium, I use zinc 50mg, D3 10k, C 2k, and lysine 2k mainly for immunity. I got asymptomatic covid and kept to the regiment. Didn't feel a thing. I eat high amounts of dark green leafy during the weekend. I do not do additional nutritional fat for the sake of ingesting fat. I get enough in red meat and dairy on the weekends.
Dr. Fung, Dr, Ywes and Dr Berg have been massive helps in teaching this 56 year old things I should have understood years ago. I have never taken and illicit drug or ever drank alcohol but just this year realized how I used food to manage stress causing a life of addiction. They have been so helpful in understanding the science and the psychology that has broken me free. I do not live on a diet. I am living a lifestyle that will moderate with my body's transformation but I will never go back to living a slave to my emotional cravings.
Megan looks fabulous. Great job. I wish more people would start using this technique to lose weight. Most people think that fasting is unhealthy, and for people with eating disorders. So sad.
My 96 hour fast has ME SO energized! I sleep like a satisfied infant - through the night - without even getting up to pee! 30 pounds with intermittent fasting, occasionally throwing in a several day fast to hit autophagy, keeps my body moving forward to my goal ! It's a shame my doctor is a dweeb 😆 lol
I have 4 hours left on my first 96 hour fast. I feel mostly how you describe. I found that nighttime before bed I would feel super hungry. And I would just watch mukbang videos on RUclips but overall this was relatively easy!
Dr. Fung, I am so grateful for you! I read The Obesity Code and watched your lectures. I’m down 25 pounds now and counting! For the first time in my life I don’t feel like I have a food addiction any more. Thanks for all you do!
You are changing my life, already losing. I started on a low calorie diet on January 4th and switched to the intermittent fasting not more than 2 weeks ago and here I am. I AM LOSING THIS HORRIBLE FAT!!! Thank you so much!!
This may or may not help you but try not to think of it as "horrible fat ". Be kind to yourself and think of it as stored energy and you're simply deciding to use up that stored energy 🙂
I'm on day-33 of a fast however I use bile salts, no calorie electrolytes, and sometimes I take vitamin B1 to help me sleep. I find fasting easy with this protocol however, I can't imagine a water fast...
Dark coffee on a small cup & start moving. Don't eat till after noon. Keep busy (do small chores, exercise, walk, anything that keeps your blood flow moving). In US, we have a problem of excess & this is why fasting should work.
You're actually better off eating in the morning and not eating after noon. You eat less since you're less hungry and you get more energy throughout the day, which can help you burn more calories.
I can’t thank you enough doctor Fung. I did the low calorie diet for a year, and only lost four lbs. It was incredibly frustrating. Then I saw your videos in December, read your books, first start with 16/8 then moved to OMAD. Down 35 lbs, two pant sizes. I can’t thank you enough. You are amazing!
I started watching your video for since last year. I started fasting around October and my weight at that time was 240lbs. Now April 2021, I dropped down to 198! I combined fasting with low impact workout. I eat one meal a day Monday to Friday, then I do 16-8 on weekdays. Once a month, I do 48 hours fasting. It truly changed my life. Now, I don't feel guilty eating a slice of cake every now and then and wasn't as worried as before when my gain some water weight. Thank you!
To add to Dr. Fong's statement, "It's not a race but a marathon". As you go through your journey of a low carb/fasting lifestyle, you'll find that you may platto. This is where periodic extended fasts can help. I also think these plattos can possibly be the body making use of the extra skin. The scale may not be moving much but you might notice your shape looking more cut and less wrinkles.
This is helpful, but how do you know if it's a plateau, or it's not working (like if the plateau has lasted a while ... are you still on a plateau, or is it time to switch things up?)
@@nicoles5569 The body always adapts because it's a survival mechanism so you should always change it up. Everyday I do an 8/16 or 6/18 by just skipping breakfast. I'll randomly skip lunch and do an OMAD and sometimes I'll fast over the weekend for a 48 hour fast. So keep changing it up and use extended fasts to help break through the platto. Perhaps pull back more on carbs and/or protein. Everyone's body is different so experiment to see what works for you. My wife's body has been extra stubborn so she skips two days a week (Monday & Thursday) to help keep her progress going. Also, be sure to get some exercise. By exercise I mean take a leisure walk or bike ride. If you're job requires you to sit for long periods of time, get up and walk around a bit through out the day. Use the farthest bathroom for your bathroom breaks, etc.
He is wrong. It is a race. It has already been proven via the Matador study that your body starts reducing its metabolic rate as soon as 2 weeks after realizing your calories have reduced. Thus the key to losing is losing quickly and then taking a break.
@@CelineNoyce the MATADOR diet is basically saying the same thing. It only allows you calorie deprivation for a short time (2 weeks) then back to normal calories for 2 weeks. Then repeat. This is the same long term strategy as Fasting then re-feeding with no calorie deprivation. Weight loss is always long term unless you only have a couple pounds to lose.
I have been following Dr. Fung talks since last year, with my buddy recommendation. After understanding his theories, I was able to loose my weights easily. After my success in losing my weight, my other buddies followed and managed to loose their weight too, without feeling much difficulties. Thank you, Dr. Fung, this method is very effective, the best of all, it is FREE!
Dr Jason Fung, Thank you so much for having such a kind heart to delve into the reasons why so many are overweight and why other ways to lose weight don't last. You teach extremely well and explain everything so it is so easy to understand. Bravo!!
I am totally amazed! Thank you Dr. Fung, Through a water fast over a very short period of time I lost over 15 pounds, something I tried to do since 1995 but couldn’t. The only advice I got was to eat less. I was given a recent diagnosis 2/2021 of diabetes. Fasting will end this forever.
Just want say thank you to you and Dr. Berg also Dr. Berry. I'm became a diabetic last August went into a diabetic coma my A1c was 16. I was on insulin 5 units 3 times during the day and 15 before bed. Now i can say I'm off of meds by doing keto, IF now my A1c is 5. I'm so happy and sticking to this life change. Again thank you for your videos. You are amazing.
I fast during the month of Ramadan from sun rise to sun set, it is hard the 1st two days then you get used to it and donot feel hungry. it is good for health and a good way to lose wait if I try to keep away from Ramadan desserts
Hell was never made you for you , you were never supposed to go to hell he wanted you to live with him in heaven always from the very beginning he had a plan to make it right this time to make a way for you to come back home to him , thats why in John 3:16 "for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who so ever believed in him shall not perish but have everlasting life".
@@apologeticministry Stop it! You should be apologetic, for your disrespect. Keep your religion to yourself and your deluded, childlike ideas of hell. Stop projecting. Stop being so arrogant that your made up storybook is better than other religions' made up storybooks.
I have lost 15 pounds in 3 months with IF. I have about 40 more pounds to go. Thank you for your videos; they have been very helpful. I have not planned to make drastic changes in what I ate, only in the timing, which did affect the amount. I fast 18 hours a day, 4-5 days per week. I know it’s not perfect, but this is what works for me. I found myself, on my fasting days, wanting to “make my calories count” and not eat many sweets, instead to have my calories be much more nutritious. It has had the unexpected result that I no longer crave ice cream, candy, etc. The cake I had at a graduation party was “too sweet”, and with my system unaccustomed to so much sugar, actually made me not feel well. It’s great, because I don’t have to fight against such unhealthy cravings. My nutritionist is quite happy with these results!
When I say, “this is what works for me,” my husband and I have very different work schedules. This plan allows me to have dinner with him a couple of times per week.
@@nancyblockcolsky1387 Hi Nancy. 15 lbs in 3 month is safe and practical. I also started to adjust to what works for me. I have lost 20 lbs in 3 months without being too strict. If its too strict it doesn't work for me. I want to enjoy life as well. Best wishes to you and all the people trying to become healthier.
@@adnanchowdhury8160 so, I eventually lost about 70 pounds in 11 months. I then put back on about 13 pounds and am working toward losing that and putting systems in place to help me maintain the weight I want to be.
Thanks for these videos. Watch almost every day for reassurance of the science that supports intermittent fasting as a safe and valuable way to lose weight. Down 28 pounds, in three months, on my way to a goal of 60. Loving the way of life and result so far. But, the information is invaluable.
Thank You Jason Fung, you’re a miracle worker! Thanks to your videos I have done intermittent fasting for 1 month and have lost 25lbs. I still have 50 more to go,
Im new to this and get a lot of people who try to talk me out of this especially since i work in an ER, and im so new that i cant teach/argue these points and my background is an Army medic so very limited personal scientific knowledge on this however my hope is to turn that around learn and test it myself and then teach and spread these types of fastings everywhere to as many people as possibe! Thanks for what you do Doctor Fung. 3 weeks strong 15 lbs down and much more in waistline went from a 48 to a 42 already and i feel great which is the most important to me.
Great video Dr Fung. That explanation about the Noradrenaline is key to me understanding why I wasn't doing well with calorie restriction, as I've watched you explain this before. Now fasting 23:1 since Oct '20 it's going well, you've changed my adult life. Never felt better; combining this with very low carb intake. Thanks so much.
I have found that after 72 hours the hunger pangs recede dramatically. You feel hungry but not like you are starving. I fasted for ten days. I got stronger in my bench press and maintained my training regimen as a middle distance triathlete. I lost 16 pounds. I went from 167 to 155. I lost no energy or endurance. In fact I slept less and felt rested after I slept. It was a great experience.
Yes I had a similar experience, however the lack of sleep was very difficult for me to cope with! I need to sleep! Otherwise extended fasting is a miracle!
@@sethbutler8083 hi I tried that fast I think the salt drink he recommendes drained me of energy. When I removed that my adrenaline sky rockets and I have too much energy. I did long fasts 4-5 days and lost 21 pounds in 4 weeks.
Thank you dr Fung! Regarding the "caveman metabolism": I notice that I like working out while fasting. One would expect that in "starvation mode" you don't have any pleasure sweating. The opposite is true: working out allows you to fight the hunger feeling and you also get very good performance. I think it's correlated with the evolution reasoning you mention: modern workout is the equivalent of hunting, you need to be good at it when fasted.
A great example of how, when and where our bodies switch from one energy source is found in bears. They hibernate in winter when food is scarce and their body fat keeps them alive. I don’t see them hitting the gym either!
Thank you for your intelligence and ability to explain the body processes in a clear and easy to understand way. I started intermittent fasting a year and a half ago and it’s changed my life! ❤️
I have fasted this weekend for about 30 hours. And i can't Wait to do it again. I would like to fast every weekend for at least 24 hours. I hope that's healthy and doable.
Thank you for clarifying our metabolism and fasting. I always wondered was I slowing my metabolism and stopping my self from losing. It’s when we get into starvation mode when we see weight loss stalls. Thank you very much for educating us.
Fantastic video! Thank you. I think I might have been pre-diabetic. I started Keto and intermittent fasting as my health seemed to be declining and I was gaining weight. I started 4 weeks ago. Im now doing Omad but must move my eating window from 3pm to 6 or 7 as I’m finding I’m completely sleepy after eating. I will normally do 2mad once I shift a few more pounds as it suits my digestive system better. I feel fantastic. I have loads of energy. I am no longer cranky. Im no longer hungry. I can’t believe I found this miracle and finally understand insulin and no longer care about calories (which is exhausting), thank you for your incredible work in this area against the tsunami of the food pyramid! 😅❤
I'd been fasting since April and I lost some weight although I still have some that I need to lose. I am getting there. Thanks a lot. I've learned a lot from you and how to fast correctly. My right knee is no longer painful and I feel a lot better inside.
Grand Rising Dr. Fong! Thank you for your dedication to, knowledge and research to help us combat Diabetes and becoming healthy. I am currently back to 18:6 and like you said "It is not a race but a Marathon." Bless you!
Thank you for your no nonsense way of explaining this ! It makes it so easy to share so people can really get it ! ❤️ you have helped changed my life ...!
I’ve never lost an ounce on my EFs. 90 hrs max I have to chisel every lb off my body argh IF and keto. Only way (along with the EFs and even dry fasts).
Dear Jason, sending you very best wishes from Germany. There is so much wrong information around, so your expertise is so very helpful, precise and easy to follow. I lost already 10 kg with fasting and with this success at my back I‘m still going strong looking forward to the next 35 kilos. Thank you very much!♥️
I am just now seeing this video, but did a lot of research on fasting a few months ago before doing an extended water fast which I finished about a month ago. I was steadily gaining weight and was having a really hard time losing it. I water fasted for 12 days and lost about 12 lbs. I have actually lost an additional two lbs since then as well. Additionally, I was struggling with sciatic nerve pain after an accident to the point if I walked for longer than five minutes the pain would start to creep up, but that pain completely disappeared during the fast. I definitely recommend it.
Thanks for the video. I had a similar experience. I plateaued after many months of 18:6 intermittent fasting . I Had to do 2-5 day longer fasting to increase the metabolic rate and continue losing weight
I like the fact that you are recently offering some short videos on specific topics. I often scroll past videos of 100+ minutes. I have a hard time listening to long videos, especially with two people interacting. A cogent, organized presentation by one person of no more than 20-22 minutes, is something I can learn from without glazing over. Thank you!
I have juice fasted for years...have gone up to 30 days twice and would lose between 30 and 40 lbs both times. You have to get past that strong psychological urge to eat the first 48hrs. Once you get past that your appetite decreases substantially and your energy levels increase dramatically. A dozen days into my latest fast and feeling quite good...may take it to 30 days. Start with shorter fasts and work your way up. Fasting also energizes the higher mind and cleanses the body tissues.
This makes so much sense.... I am very active and I am slim but I do carry a little excess fat than I need.. I am a runner and cyclist... I was on a very high carb an pro diet an tried to keep fat low.. Which made me so hungry all the time untill I binged put bad... I then had a it's enough... Past 2 week I have upped my fats.. Good fats.. Low red carbs an kept pro medium... And adopted fasting and I feel so much more control.. Confident as in I'm not weak with. No will power... I have my last meal an I go however long I feel.. More on days I have little or easy exercise.. Less of I have more.. Loved listening to all the videos on fasting :)
This is an excellent video - short but crystal-clear explanations given throughout. Compelling. Thanks to you sharing your knowledge I've been able to embrace intermittent fasting as part of daily life (I've been doing it for several months). I will always be grateful to you - thanks very much from a 72 year-old dedicated-intermittent faster.
People's bodies are different and work differently. I lose 100 pounds in a year eating 800-1000 calories a day with IF. But I also gained 80 percent back because my body was only used to 1000 calories a day. So when o started eating more than 1000 calories a day I gained the weight back fast. So eat more calories and lose weight. That’s how the weight will be maintained
Thank you Dr jason fung for the new knowledge. Since I watched your videos, I for the first time fast for 72 hours. I feel great. Can't thank you enough 🙏
Thanks for the video, Dr. Fung. I believe you have the best channel when it comes to Intermittent Fasting. It's direct and to the point without ads. The channel is relatively new but I'm guessing within a few years will have 5 to 10 million subscribers. I eat a strict Keto Diet. I eat lunch, and about 6 hours later I eat dinner with no snacks in between. Every Friday I skip my meals, which means I have a 42 hour fast. With this regiment being overweight is not the problem but getting too slim is.
Started 16-8 2 weeks ago today. Started at 136lbs. Today I weigh 223!!! I have learned so much. I share this info with my nieces. They see its working. Gracias DR. Fung!!!
Right?!! Before I watch motivational youtubers but it just gets me down... because I compare myself to others. But somehow scientific facts make me more patient and motivated
Without you sharing this valuable knowledge and wisdom, I wouldn't lose the weight I lost now🥰 From 63kg down to 57.9 in 2 months of IF, 18-6. I feel great but I had to recalibrate my calorie intake as I took too much deficit and suffered from low blood sugar which exacerbated my case of essential tremors, due as well to fatigue (overwork) and sleeplessness. I'm taking in more good fats and less protein now along with daily breathing exercises (courtesy of Wim Hof), which has greatly help my body heal fast. Taking some bullet coffee in the morning is really a great way to start a longer fast for me. I hope to reach my goal weight of 53-54kg soon and have even better health💕
I would like to add: I do not fast for weight loss. Of course, I lose weight as a consequence, but weight loss is not my goal. My body more or less has found its natural weight balance. I eat between the hours of 6pm - 8pm. So one main home-cooked meal with all essential nutrients, and then an hour later I'll eat a small clean dessert, and of course one large cheeky glass of the obligatory cold Shiraz ; )
Didn’t dr Fung said somewhere: drop the Shiraz, if you want full effect of IF. We ( my hubby and I) switched to Kombucha. Used to have liquid Resveratrol ( wine w/o alcohol), but it became $$$$. But we both are diabetics, and my husband had Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, so we don’t have any other option.
Well, good luck to both you and your husband. The key is commitment and discipline! Like I said: I didn't adopt the fasting lifestyle for weight loss. I've been a sportsman all my life, and at different age stages of my life, I've adapted accordingly. Again, for the past 5 years, I've fasted for 22hours every day. And periodically I've done multi-day fasting, my longest was in September 2019 when I completed a 23-day water fast. I'm just about to eat one of my beautiful, and tasty home-cooked meals with my large glass of cold Shirazzzzzz ; ) Again, good luck to you both. Hop over to my channel, let me help you digest your food ; ) Leo
I have lost over 25lbs and has never gained it back. Dr. Fung your IF method is just awesome. You have touched many, many lives. I also love how your method is backed with scientific research and evidence.
Fasting or CR the way to avoid a reduction in metabolic rate / reset your set point, is to take breaks. It is the very way that we approach "losing weight" that causes the problem... doing the same thing for an extended period. I just lost 30 lbs really shaking my body up.. ADF, Keto, 18:6, etc. now I am taking a break so I can make that negative 30 lbs my new set point.
i do this, will eat normally for a few days then fast a couple then one day i might eat twice my daily limit. Throws the brain off track that you are trying to lose weight
Very good advice. I've been regularly doing some form of fasting for 2 years now, and I've found that it works really well to just listen to my body. We're on friendly terms now--I fast when I need to, and when my body is saying no, I call it off. I don't beat myself up when I quit a fast early because of headaches, stress, etc. Not saying I give in every time I want food, but we're more of a team now, instead of tyrant/slave. I do whatever feels right that week: 18-6, OMAD, or 1-3 day extended fasts. I'm loving the flexibility and mindfulness that's come from fasting, and it keeps things mixed up and interesting.
Dr. Jason Fung, explains things in a way that is very easy to understand, but then, of course, we have to take that information and consistently put it into practice. Anyone can talk a good game, but can you then take those wise words and put them into action....that's the key! I've been fasting for about 5 years. So I daily fast with OMAD, and then periodically throughout the year, I'll do multiple day fasts, usually between 2 and 7-day fasts. My longest water fast was in September 2019, I completed 23 days. It was very tough but very beneficial. Do your own research before you attempt multi-day fasting. Thanks, Dr. Fung - Leo
Not sure how you'd like me to respond to your comment!?! I'll just say, personally, If I decide to complete a multi-day fast, then I complete the fast, no excuses.....but we're all different! It's actually not necessary to complete such a long fast anyway. I'll never do another 23-day fast again. My advice to you for weight loss would be, fast 20 hours every day (So that means not spiking your insulin what-so-ever until the eating window. I actually fast 22 hours daily, 365 days a year, NO EXCUSES!) So liquid in the fasting period should be water and tea or coffee without milk. Then periodically try a 3 to 5 day fast. This consistency and duration are perfect. I have never been overweight in my life. I use fasting as my discipline for a healthy lifestyle. Good luck, and finally, I repeat, don't make excuses....if you decide to complete a fast then complete it. If you look for a way out of it, then you're instilling poor discipline in yourself for future potential challenges. Head over to my channel when you have time - Leo
Learn more about fasting - The Two Compartment Problem - ruclips.net/video/ETkwZIi3R7w/видео.html
Even if I eat just 1000 calories everyday on a very low carb/insulin diet my metabolism wont slow down? I simply am not able to fill more than 1200 healthy calories in 2 meals. Thank you for all that you do.
I need your help
What if your bodyfat is already low BEFORE the fast. I have done two separate 5 day fasts, in the first one, I was 20 lbs overweight but in the second I was maybe 3 lbs overweight. In the first fast I lost 8 lbs but in the second, I lost NO weight. Is it possible I was in starvation mode during the second fast?
@@marciabernard615 my help??
Dr Fung do you do virtual consultations?
I'm so humbled and grateful that you featured me in this week's video. You have changed my life! Thank you for all you do to educate us on intermittent fasting!
You look so healthy & beautiful Megan! Awesome!👍😁
You had some great tips to add to Dr. Fung's talk. What you are doing really makes a difference.
Thank you both! Your words mean so much to me 💜
Hi Megan you are an encouraging example to us !!!! Congratulations for your healthy life choices, beautiful kiddo 👶
You look amazing and keep it up, Megan...!!! Way to go...!!
This man alone changed my life for the better.
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Same here!
Yup
You also changed your own life though, because you took the first steps and were ready to change.
Same 😉✨
Dr Fung restores respect to the human body when he says, "the body is not stupid." Thanks Dr Fung.
He is a sort of God-send. Revealing the power hidden from us for millennia
Your welcome kid
I don't need social media, groups, or other people to fast but I love to watch videos about fasting to encourage my decision to do it.
Dr Fung watching you read your books I have lost 40 pounds. I refused Metformin as a type 2 diabetic even shocked my GP, she said no patient of hers ever done that.Thank you so very much.
Wow Great Job Kathy!
@@drjasonfung dok can I do fasting im chronic hepatitis b px
@@drjasonfung what about someone taking 5 meds? My husband says he has to take them with food or he gets nauseous.
@@victorguani8799 Of course. Humans have always HAD to fast throughout history, it's a normal thing to do.
@@KarlDag Do you have a medical degree? Fasting has been normal throughout all of history, but people also died a lot back then too. A healthy person can usually always fast, but certain diseases/treatments for said diseases may not be compatible. This could be a potentially reckless statement to make.
I'm doing rolling 72's and so happy to hear my metabolism isn't going to decrease
I found that fasting goals without an end date really did help. I always hear that, "it's a marathon not a sprint" and that is SO TRUE. To put that into practice, I regularly reminded myself of how long it took to GAIN the weight, it should take at least that long (or longer!) to lose it. THat really helped keep me on track. I lost 55 pounds and have been able to keep it off with IF.
Thank you for this statement because I was becoming impatient with the weight loss. I have hypothyroid though. I started OMAD since February 1
I wouldn't say it needs to take as long, but it doesn't have to happen instantly either.
Thank you, you are absolutely right!
Wow that’s incredible progress! Good for you!
Been fasting for 60 hrs now. Going till 72. Thanks for your support. Yes it is lonely road, and we do need cheerleaders. On and off I stumble down from the wagon, but hop right back. No procastrination no cortisol.
Yay me too 64 hours still going . I want to try 7 days
@@eghobebe9733 take it easy eghbo 72 is great
@@breadman5048 aww Thanku I gave up after four days
@@eghobebe9733 that’s great probably good enough to get some good health benefits and just experience jtb
@@eghobebe9733 did you have sleep problems during this fast I did when I did 2 or 3 days
I reversed my diabetes 10 years ago by changing my lifestyle...eating healthy and staying active everyday. I started doing 24 hour fasts about a year ago...as I age, I don’t feel the need to eat everyday, my body doesn’t crave food at all. I usually fast 48 hours, have a day of eating, and resume again. I also don’t let it consume my life, if a friend invites me for lunch, I’m there! I just start all over when done. Lol! I’ve maintained my weight, my A1C stays at 5.5 (it was 12.8 ten years ago!) and I have so much energy and feel great, even through rotator cuff surgery. I believe that’s why I healed so quickly. I’ll be 60 in 2 years and looking forward to it! Fasting keeps me young!😉 and lastly, my doctor was fantastic when I was initially diagnosed. He believed in me and gave me a chance to reversed this on my own. He referred me to a registered dietitian and I educated myself. It can be done. Thank you, Dr Fung...I continue to learn so much with your videos! Thank you for all you do 😎
Thanks for sharing, and to Dr Fung for demystifying! I'm happy to hear your a1c is 5.5. That is my goal; I'm at 6.5 now. To your good health!
That's inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
I told my doctor that I was going on a water fast for 2 weeks to combat my high blood pressure. She pretty much flipped out told me I could die and that meds was the only way I could control my problems. I told her I was doing it anyway. And left
I fasted 2 weeks. Blood pressure normal, blood sugar normal ect.
My doctor didnt say much anything about me being better she seemed stoned faced. After a couple years she left practice and I was given a new doctor. Have yet to meet that doctor.
This is my goal, to be so comfort with fasting that I go days without eating. So far I’m doing Omad and I feel fantastic. I’m always amazed at the effect fasting has on my emotional state. It’s like depression and anxiety just lift away and they’re replaced with mental clarity. I even feel more spiritual while fasting. Glad you’re in great health - love and light 🙏🏼💕✨
@@marmararraj76 Best wishes on your journey to great health! You can achieve it. Trust your instincts, our bodies know what to do. OMAD is a great, I like to mix it up a bit and do OMAD myself. And it is a very personal, spiritual journey. I can honestly say that my fasting lifestyle has changed my overall attitude and outlook on life. 😉😎
whenever i feel to quit , I started watch video about knowledge . not motivation videos.. motivation only for temporary.
The problem with calorie restricted diets, in many cases, is that they don't allow the insulin levels to come down enough for the body to access the fat reserves. They (referring to the people on the calorie restricted diet) are burning more calories than they are consuming, but they still don't have access to the stored energy, so something has to give. Thus the metabolic rate ends up being reduced. The key point continues to be bringing down chronically high insulin levels so that the body can access its fat reserves, and until the insulin comes down, the body will not go into a catabolic state, and no significant amounts of body fat will be consumed.
Your comment is highly underrated. So perfectly explained and not too long. Keep shouting it.
I dropped 45 pounds (and I ain’t picking it back up! Lol) over the course of a year using the 16:8 strategy. I never gave myself a timeframe, just a weight loss goal. I still have 20 pounds to go. I just stumbled across Dr. Fung’s videos a little while ago - it’s nice to know that I’ve been on the right track!
That is wonderful! You should be proud of yourself! Question: Did you have any plateaus and did you switch up the 16:8 at all?
Congrats, you are so inspiring! Cud you help me with a question? Even if I eat just 1000 calories while fasting my metabolism wont slow down? I simply am not able to fill more than 1000-1500 healthy calories in 2 meals in a 18-6 setup. (im a vegan). Did you not experience metabolism slowdown? And how much exercise did u put in? Thank you.
@@gothicqui on rare occasions, I did the 20:4 and a couple of times I did a full 24 hours, eating only dinner afterward, then right back to the 16:8.
Woo-hoo. Same. Just started 16:8 last week, and lost a bit overc3 lbs, with 20 to go. I was finding that I was eating in about an 8 hr window, and couldn't eat any more because I was making myself sick with the bad carbs. Once I heard dr. Fung explain the science, I started.
I already fell off a couple of days ago, only with my diet, not the hours...and was pleased that my sugar stayed low. I started over the next day, and looking forward to weighing next week.
So glad for your success!
@@Jens0215 where you eating a low-carb diet?
My fiance and I started low carb alternate day fasting for Lent (we started the Sunday before). I've lost 8 pounds, and my sugar has gone from 225 to 113 :) The first full-day fast was miserable. I was nauseated, shaky, weak, and vomited most of my water. The next fast day was unbelievable! I felt energized and clear-headed! I couldn't believe the difference. I love the feeling of an empty gut.
The quick effect on glucose levels is still amazing me everyday!
This man's content is some of the best out there. Everyone who is overweight needs to be introduced to your world Dr. Fung!
Probably because he “wrote the book” on weight loss & fasting😆
I’m thankful for this info now, but dang where was he 40 years ago!
My husband is no longer a diabetic thanks to you. Thank you very much Dr Fung.
Can u tell what he did plz... my mom is very sick she cant eat anything losing lots of weight because of the metformin 200 a day. She has no taste of anything... i cant do anything for her she is slim... is there anything that i should give her😥😢
@@happykhanusablog9999 watch Dr Fung’s videos and even The Diet Dr’s videos.
I give thanks to you, for i am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalms 39:14
I’ve lost more weight or all the weight by fasting. Than working out! Thank you
👏 ❤ 😊
Thank you Dr. Fung. I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes not long ago and my doctor made me take metformin. I learned about you and stopped my medication after a week of taking it. I have been doing IF and low sugar/carb diet and my fasting blood sugar is now between 90-112 in less than a month. Even after a meal it doesn’t spike. I’ve lost weight and I feel so much better! I bought 3 of your books in kindle and also hard copies to share with my husband who has been obese and always had a hard time losing weight despite trying all sorts of diets. He’s now fasting and doing the same diet with me.
how much weight have you guys lost?
I've been doing IF for one month and I no longer have the urge to eat constantly nor I have cravings! I will be doing this for life now. It was very hard in the beginning but I just kept busy at work .
I have such a sweet tooth! Like a 3 year old 😶😏🤪but IF and a modified intake of non processed whole foods has almost totally eliminated the cravings. I would have NEVER thought that I could pass up candy, chocolate, ice cream etc but it has happened!
ever since i started fasting I've lost nothing but fat compared to when I was decreasing my calorie intake, yes I did lose weight from calorie restriction but I didn't look healthy at all or feel good . fasting is a miracle
But in reality...fasting is exactly that. Calorie restriction. The longer you go without intake of calories, the less you consume overall in any given tome frame, right?
@@Gypsygirl9 Yeah in theory, but it's not that simple. For example if I wanna lose 2,5 lbs a week I have to eat ~1700 kcal a day. Spreading it out to 4 or 5 meals makes it almost impossible to go through a day for me. I'll be hangry all the time. Instead when I apply fasting, I go to work on an empty stomache, I usually don't get hungry at all, because I'm occupied with work. I eat a big meal at 12:30 ~800 kcal and then I go until evening and eat another big meal at 6:30 and I fast until the next day(18:6) that makes it alot easier to apply a calorie deficit. Of course it's all from my personal experience and it's not scientifc, just anecdote.
Simple calorie counting + eating at random times doesn't work for me.(needs a lot more will power)
There's something going on hormonally that I can't explain but I feel it.
@@Gypsygirl9 i eat whatever i want during my 2 hour eating period. I eat till im full and I don't feel hungry until tomorrow. I dont count calories . when I wasn't fasting and doing calorie restriction I always felt hungry and I didn't feel so good but with fasting i feel really good
@@Gypsygirl9 Yes, and you can retain more muscle mass compared to fasting as you can maintain higher average protein intake, and that will help you after the weight loss you've planed. ;)
@@Gypsygirl9 This is exactly correct - in all these types of "diets" it is just framed differently so it becomes the new best approach. It will work and for some people is the best way of eating but not everyone. People will argue but it is simply about a caloric balance that determines weight (gain or loss) and of course other factors play a role in how efficient this process works in our body.
I have a friend who did a 40 day water fast and her BMR improved rather than slowed down
You are the best inspiration on u -tube, thank you so much! Lost over 55 lbs through intermittent fasting, eliminating sugar and refined carbohydrates and seed oil! Walking 55 kilometres a week or more not bad for a lady approaching her 69th birthday! I move like Jagger, lol! Never give up, we all have set backs, especially during tough times! Your advice makes so so much sense! Everyone spread the word and subscribe!
At age 63, you just gave me the inspiration I need! I cut out carbs and all sugar except 1 teaspoon a day in my coffee (and will be giving that up within the week). I've been doing keto and OMAD for 2 weeks and have only lost 3 pounds but have begun a 72 hour water fast in hopes of getting into autophagy and ramping things up a bit. I think I'm fighting a fatty liver as well as a slow metabolism from only eating OMAD for years but eating ALL the wrong "foods" (LOVE potatoes and fresh baked bread :O
I just did my first 24 hr. I am blown away with how I felt the following 24 hrs. Mental clarity and energy through the roof!! I will be doing at least one 24hr fast every week. Not for weight loss, but for the other benefits. Outstanding youtube video.
How has your weight loss gone?
I started reading your book and watching all of your videos in Sept 2018. From Sept 2018 to Feb 2019 I lost 70lbs. I fasted no more than 3 days at a time and never on the weekends. Why? because it's easier to fast when your day is busy. I also found it easier to keep fasting to myself because people who don't understand fasting will express negative views about it. I have had 1 set back in 2020 due to Covid and my workload. I gained 20lbs but have since lost it. Thank you for your knowledge.
I've been fasting 96 hours since May 2020 Starting at 6PM on Monday and Ending 6PM of Friday. Low Carbing through the weekend
Awesome!
Wow! I want to do that too! You’ve inspired me ☺️
Do you take electrolytes supplement during fasting?
@@lilizhang463 I use a bit of salt and I use Epsom Salt baths to help with Magnesium, I use zinc 50mg, D3 10k, C 2k, and lysine 2k mainly for immunity. I got asymptomatic covid and kept to the regiment. Didn't feel a thing. I eat high amounts of dark green leafy during the weekend. I do not do additional nutritional fat for the sake of ingesting fat. I get enough in red meat and dairy on the weekends.
Dr. Fung, Dr, Ywes and Dr Berg have been massive helps in teaching this 56 year old things I should have understood years ago. I have never taken and illicit drug or ever drank alcohol but just this year realized how I used food to manage stress causing a life of addiction. They have been so helpful in understanding the science and the psychology that has broken me free. I do not live on a diet. I am living a lifestyle that will moderate with my body's transformation but I will never go back to living a slave to my emotional cravings.
Fasting make me reborn again am living my best life at 38 thanks so much for these fact# an health well being DR fung😇🥰
the good doctor seriously looks younger every week
Megan looks fabulous. Great job. I wish more people would start using this technique to lose weight. Most people think that fasting is unhealthy, and for people with eating disorders. So sad.
My 96 hour fast has ME SO energized!
I sleep like a satisfied infant - through the night - without even getting up to pee!
30 pounds with intermittent fasting, occasionally throwing in a several day fast to hit autophagy, keeps my body moving forward to my goal ! It's a shame my doctor is a dweeb 😆 lol
I have 4 hours left on my first 96 hour fast. I feel mostly how you describe. I found that nighttime before bed I would feel super hungry. And I would just watch mukbang videos on RUclips but overall this was relatively easy!
Did you take electrolytes?
Dr. Fung, I am so grateful for you! I read The Obesity Code and watched your lectures. I’m down 25 pounds now and counting! For the first time in my life I don’t feel like I have a food addiction any more. Thanks for all you do!
You are changing my life, already losing. I started on a low calorie diet on January 4th and switched to the intermittent fasting not more than 2 weeks ago and here I am. I AM LOSING THIS HORRIBLE FAT!!! Thank you so much!!
This may or may not help you but try not to think of it as "horrible fat ". Be kind to yourself and think of it as stored energy and you're simply deciding to use up that stored energy 🙂
Great job!
How has your weight loss gone?
I did a 21 day water fast in Jan and I’m on day 9 of a 14 day fast this month. I can literally feel that burst of energy. It’s normally day 4 for me.
That's incredible! Did you shed a lot of pounds?
I am on day 4 now. I also wanna do 21. how much weight did you lose?😃
@@Swiss_Girl is it only water you will consume ?
I'm on day-33 of a fast however I use bile salts, no calorie electrolytes, and sometimes I take vitamin B1 to help me sleep.
I find fasting easy with this protocol however, I can't imagine a water fast...
Do u take any electrolytes
Dark coffee on a small cup & start moving. Don't eat till after noon. Keep busy (do small chores, exercise, walk, anything that keeps your blood flow moving). In US, we have a problem of excess & this is why fasting should work.
Thanks jillian michaels. Too bad all your clients gained the weight back and then some.
You're actually better off eating in the morning and not eating after noon. You eat less since you're less hungry and you get more energy throughout the day, which can help you burn more calories.
I can’t thank you enough doctor Fung. I did the low calorie diet for a year, and only lost four lbs. It was incredibly frustrating. Then I saw your videos in December, read your books, first start with 16/8 then moved to OMAD. Down 35 lbs, two pant sizes. I can’t thank you enough. You are amazing!
I started watching your video for since last year. I started fasting around October and my weight at that time was 240lbs. Now April 2021, I dropped down to 198! I combined fasting with low impact workout. I eat one meal a day Monday to Friday, then I do 16-8 on weekdays. Once a month, I do 48 hours fasting. It truly changed my life. Now, I don't feel guilty eating a slice of cake every now and then and wasn't as worried as before when my gain some water weight. Thank you!
To add to Dr. Fong's statement, "It's not a race but a marathon". As you go through your journey of a low carb/fasting lifestyle, you'll find that you may platto. This is where periodic extended fasts can help. I also think these plattos can possibly be the body making use of the extra skin. The scale may not be moving much but you might notice your shape looking more cut and less wrinkles.
This is helpful, but how do you know if it's a plateau, or it's not working (like if the plateau has lasted a while ... are you still on a plateau, or is it time to switch things up?)
@@nicoles5569 The body always adapts because it's a survival mechanism so you should always change it up. Everyday I do an 8/16 or 6/18 by just skipping breakfast. I'll randomly skip lunch and do an OMAD and sometimes I'll fast over the weekend for a 48 hour fast. So keep changing it up and use extended fasts to help break through the platto. Perhaps pull back more on carbs and/or protein. Everyone's body is different so experiment to see what works for you. My wife's body has been extra stubborn so she skips two days a week (Monday & Thursday) to help keep her progress going. Also, be sure to get some exercise. By exercise I mean take a leisure walk or bike ride. If you're job requires you to sit for long periods of time, get up and walk around a bit through out the day. Use the farthest bathroom for your bathroom breaks, etc.
Very well said. Thanks
He is wrong. It is a race. It has already been proven via the Matador study that your body starts reducing its metabolic rate as soon as 2 weeks after realizing your calories have reduced. Thus the key to losing is losing quickly and then taking a break.
@@CelineNoyce the MATADOR diet is basically saying the same thing. It only allows you calorie deprivation for a short time (2 weeks) then back to normal calories for 2 weeks. Then repeat. This is the same long term strategy as Fasting then re-feeding with no calorie deprivation. Weight loss is always long term unless you only have a couple pounds to lose.
I have been following Dr. Fung talks since last year, with my buddy recommendation. After understanding his theories, I was able to loose my weights easily. After my success in losing my weight, my other buddies followed and managed to loose their weight too, without feeling much difficulties. Thank you, Dr. Fung, this method is very effective, the best of all, it is FREE!
Yes, the _understanding_ part is so important. That makes the execution easier since it is not that intuitive.
Dr Jason Fung, Thank you so much for having such a kind heart to delve into the reasons why so many are overweight and why other ways to lose weight don't last. You teach extremely well and explain everything so it is so easy to understand. Bravo!!
I am totally amazed! Thank you Dr. Fung, Through a water fast over a very short period of time I lost over 15 pounds, something I tried to do since 1995 but couldn’t. The only advice I got was to eat less. I was given a recent diagnosis 2/2021 of diabetes. Fasting will end this forever.
Just want say thank you to you and Dr. Berg also Dr. Berry.
I'm became a diabetic last August went into a diabetic coma my A1c was 16. I was on insulin 5 units 3 times during the day and 15 before bed. Now i can say I'm off of meds by doing keto, IF now my A1c is 5. I'm so happy and sticking to this life change. Again thank you for your videos. You are amazing.
This fear is removed.. I am on 20 :4 diet.. thank you dr Fang
Im doing the same! Love it!
I fast during the month of Ramadan from sun rise to sun set, it is hard the 1st two days then you get used to it and donot feel hungry. it is good for health and a good way to lose wait if I try to keep away from Ramadan desserts
Hell was never made you for you , you were never supposed to go to hell he wanted you to live with him in heaven always from the very beginning he had a plan to make it right this time to make a way for you to come back home to him , thats why in John 3:16 "for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who so ever believed in him shall not perish but have everlasting life".
@@apologeticministry Stop it! You should be apologetic, for your disrespect. Keep your religion to yourself and your deluded, childlike ideas of hell. Stop projecting. Stop being so arrogant that your made up storybook is better than other religions' made up storybooks.
I been fasting like this for a long time lost a 150 ponds I am glad to now what I was doing was right Dr. Noun
Thanks Jason
Your info has helped me drop 15lbs in just a little time. Doing a high fat low carb diet too. Also doing omad through the week.
I have lost 15 pounds in 3 months with IF. I have about 40 more pounds to go. Thank you for your videos; they have been very helpful.
I have not planned to make drastic changes in what I ate, only in the timing, which did affect the amount. I fast 18 hours a day, 4-5 days per week. I know it’s not perfect, but this is what works for me. I found myself, on my fasting days, wanting to “make my calories count” and not eat many sweets, instead to have my calories be much more nutritious. It has had the unexpected result that I no longer crave ice cream, candy, etc. The cake I had at a graduation party was “too sweet”, and with my system unaccustomed to so much sugar, actually made me not feel well. It’s great, because I don’t have to fight against such unhealthy cravings. My nutritionist is quite happy with these results!
When I say, “this is what works for me,” my husband and I have very different work schedules. This plan allows me to have dinner with him a couple of times per week.
@@nancyblockcolsky1387 Hi Nancy. 15 lbs in 3 month is safe and practical. I also started to adjust to what works for me. I have lost 20 lbs in 3 months without being too strict. If its too strict it doesn't work for me. I want to enjoy life as well. Best wishes to you and all the people trying to become healthier.
@@adnanchowdhury8160 so, I eventually lost about 70 pounds in 11 months. I then put back on about 13 pounds and am working toward losing that and putting systems in place to help me maintain the weight I want to be.
Much respect to this man! May God bless him.
Thanks for these videos. Watch almost every day for reassurance of the science that supports intermittent fasting as a safe and valuable way to lose weight. Down 28 pounds, in three months, on my way to a goal of 60. Loving the way of life and result so far. But, the information is invaluable.
Thank You Jason Fung, you’re a miracle worker! Thanks to your videos I have done intermittent fasting for 1 month and have lost 25lbs. I still have 50 more to go,
Fasting is a miracle of any sickness thanks 🙏
Im new to this and get a lot of people who try to talk me out of this especially since i work in an ER, and im so new that i cant teach/argue these points and my background is an Army medic so very limited personal scientific knowledge on this however my hope is to turn that around learn and test it myself and then teach and spread these types of fastings everywhere to as many people as possibe! Thanks for what you do Doctor Fung. 3 weeks strong 15 lbs down and much more in waistline went from a 48 to a 42 already and i feel great which is the most important to me.
Great video Dr Fung. That explanation about the Noradrenaline is key to me understanding why I wasn't doing well with calorie restriction, as I've watched you explain this before. Now fasting 23:1 since Oct '20 it's going well, you've changed my adult life. Never felt better; combining this with very low carb intake. Thanks so much.
I have found that after 72 hours the hunger pangs recede dramatically. You feel hungry but not like you are starving. I fasted for ten days. I got stronger in my bench press and maintained my training regimen as a middle distance triathlete. I lost 16 pounds. I went from 167 to 155. I lost no energy or endurance. In fact I slept less and felt rested after I slept. It was a great experience.
Yes I had a similar experience, however the lack of sleep was very difficult for me to cope with! I need to sleep! Otherwise extended fasting is a miracle!
I'm on day 4 of a snake juice fast. Do you have any advice for me? I feel like I have lower energy
@@sethbutler8083 Make sure your electrolytes are kept in balance. That can make all the difference in the world!😉
@@sethbutler8083 hi I tried that fast I think the salt drink he recommendes drained me of energy. When I removed that my adrenaline sky rockets and I have too much energy. I did long fasts 4-5 days and lost 21 pounds in 4 weeks.
@@destinykish9496 wow congratulations and thanks. Maybe I'll try a day without the salt and potassium to see how I feel
Thank you dr Fung! Regarding the "caveman metabolism": I notice that I like working out while fasting. One would expect that in "starvation mode" you don't have any pleasure sweating. The opposite is true: working out allows you to fight the hunger feeling and you also get very good performance. I think it's correlated with the evolution reasoning you mention: modern workout is the equivalent of hunting, you need to be good at it when fasted.
A great example of how, when and where our bodies switch from one energy source is found in bears. They hibernate in winter when food is scarce and their body fat keeps them alive. I don’t see them hitting the gym either!
And humans actually get into ketosis much more easily than bears. We are better fasters than bears are!
If I saw a bear in the gym, I'm never going back lol
@@sharondalewis1620 hahahahahahahahaha...thanks for the big laughs
@@sharondalewis1620 lmaooooo. Me neither 😂
@@sharondalewis1620
Dem bears be getting dem gainz.... all kindz of gainz....
"Remember it's a marathon, not a sprint." Love this Dr. Fung!
So grateful that we have Dr.Jason Fung it’s really helping me.
Thank you for your intelligence and ability to explain the body processes in a clear and easy to understand way. I started intermittent fasting a year and a half ago and it’s changed my life! ❤️
I have fasted this weekend for about 30 hours. And i can't Wait to do it again. I would like to fast every weekend for at least 24 hours. I hope that's healthy and doable.
Excellent information and reference Jason, I'd never stop fasting... I love the surge I have!
Thank you Dr.Fung.
Thank you for all you do and say. I’m on my 2nd day of a water fast. For the first time ever. Started keto 1/1/21
Thank God I found this video today is my first day on a 2 days detox to start my journey
Thank you for clarifying our metabolism and fasting. I always wondered was I slowing my metabolism and stopping my self from losing. It’s when we get into starvation mode when we see weight loss stalls. Thank you very much for educating us.
Fantastic video! Thank you. I think I might have been pre-diabetic. I started Keto and intermittent fasting as my health seemed to be declining and I was gaining weight. I started 4 weeks ago. Im now doing Omad but must move my eating window from 3pm to 6 or 7 as I’m finding I’m completely sleepy after eating. I will normally do 2mad once I shift a few more pounds as it suits my digestive system better. I feel fantastic. I have loads of energy. I am no longer cranky. Im no longer hungry. I can’t believe I found this miracle and finally understand insulin and no longer care about calories (which is exhausting), thank you for your incredible work in this area against the tsunami of the food pyramid! 😅❤
I always knew that starvation mode talk was bullshit. People think about the body like it is a simple system
A while back that mummified cadaver display was in VT, went to see it, there is nothing simple about human anatomy. It is amazingly complex.
@@michaeltherrien6006 because God made it
I'd been fasting since April and I lost some weight although I still have some that I need to lose. I am getting there.
Thanks a lot. I've learned a lot from you and how to fast correctly. My right knee is no longer painful and I feel a lot better inside.
Grand Rising Dr. Fong! Thank you for your dedication to, knowledge and research to help us combat Diabetes and becoming healthy. I am currently back to 18:6 and like you said "It is not a race but a Marathon." Bless you!
Thank you for caring enough to share this information with us. You are changing so many lives; mine included!
Thank you for your no nonsense way of explaining this ! It makes it so easy to share so people can really get it !
❤️ you have helped changed my life ...!
I love this channel! I learn so much from Dr. Fung every time I watch his videos! Thank you!😊
My first fast of 7 days, after 5 months of Keto, I lost an average of 0.7lbs a day. A 7 day fast 2 years later, 1.2lbs a day!
I’ve never lost an ounce on my EFs. 90 hrs max
I have to chisel every lb off my body argh
IF and keto. Only way (along with the EFs and even dry fasts).
Dear Jason, sending you very best wishes from Germany. There is so much wrong information around, so your expertise is so very helpful, precise and easy to follow. I lost already 10 kg with fasting and with this success at my back I‘m still going strong looking forward to the next 35 kilos.
Thank you very much!♥️
I am just now seeing this video, but did a lot of research on fasting a few months ago before doing an extended water fast which I finished about a month ago. I was steadily gaining weight and was having a really hard time losing it. I water fasted for 12 days and lost about 12 lbs. I have actually lost an additional two lbs since then as well. Additionally, I was struggling with sciatic nerve pain after an accident to the point if I walked for longer than five minutes the pain would start to creep up, but that pain completely disappeared during the fast. I definitely recommend it.
Thanks for the video. I had a similar experience. I plateaued after many months of 18:6 intermittent fasting . I Had to do 2-5 day longer fasting to increase the metabolic rate and continue losing weight
Thank you Dr. Fung you have answered my question thoroughly & put my fear to rest. I will carry on with my IF & bi-monthly prolonged fast.
I like the fact that you are recently offering some short videos on specific topics. I often scroll past videos of 100+ minutes. I have a hard time listening to long videos, especially with two people interacting. A cogent, organized presentation by one person of no more than 20-22 minutes, is something I can learn from without glazing over. Thank you!
I have juice fasted for years...have gone up to 30 days twice and would lose between 30 and 40 lbs both times. You have to get past that strong psychological urge to eat the first 48hrs. Once you get past that your appetite decreases substantially and your energy levels increase dramatically. A dozen days into my latest fast and feeling quite good...may take it to 30 days. Start with shorter fasts and work your way up. Fasting also energizes the higher mind and cleanses the body tissues.
Merci, thanks Jason, I am so happy now, lost 41 pounds, 20 more to go, fasting easily 5 days a week , fasting and keto...I feel so good !
Thank you for being so encouraging!! Listening to your videos often help me get through rough moments during fasting.
This man deserves the Metal of Freedom award.
This makes so much sense.... I am very active and I am slim but I do carry a little excess fat than I need.. I am a runner and cyclist... I was on a very high carb an pro diet an tried to keep fat low.. Which made me so hungry all the time untill I binged put bad... I then had a it's enough... Past 2 week I have upped my fats.. Good fats.. Low red carbs an kept pro medium... And adopted fasting and I feel so much more control.. Confident as in I'm not weak with. No will power... I have my last meal an I go however long I feel.. More on days I have little or easy exercise.. Less of I have more.. Loved listening to all the videos on fasting :)
This is an excellent video - short but crystal-clear explanations given throughout. Compelling. Thanks to you sharing your knowledge I've been able to embrace intermittent fasting as part of daily life (I've been doing it for several months). I will always be grateful to you - thanks very much from a 72 year-old dedicated-intermittent faster.
People's bodies are different and work differently. I lose 100 pounds in a year eating 800-1000 calories a day with IF. But I also gained 80 percent back because my body was only used to 1000 calories a day. So when o started eating more than 1000 calories a day I gained the weight back fast. So eat more calories and lose weight. That’s how the weight will be maintained
Thank you Dr jason fung for the new knowledge. Since I watched your videos, I for the first time fast for 72 hours. I feel great. Can't thank you enough 🙏
This video helped me clear up what I thought about metabolic rate with fasting. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the video, Dr. Fung. I believe you have the best channel when it comes to Intermittent Fasting. It's direct and to the point without ads. The channel is relatively new but I'm guessing within a few years will have 5 to 10 million subscribers.
I eat a strict Keto Diet. I eat lunch, and about 6 hours later I eat dinner with no snacks in between. Every Friday I skip my meals, which means I have a 42 hour fast. With this regiment being overweight is not the problem but getting too slim is.
Been plateaued at a certain weight for well over a year, and IF has helped me start punching through it after just a couple weeks.
Does anyone tell you, you’re the best dr Jason Fung. Thank you very much.
I'm excited to start my IF journey to health. No time like the present. Thank you for all your amazing videos and information.
Started 16-8 2 weeks ago today. Started at 136lbs. Today I weigh 223!!!
I have learned so much. I share this info with my nieces. They see its working. Gracias DR. Fung!!!
I really like you science based weight loss information I just lost 3 lbs over the past 4 days
Right?!! Before I watch motivational youtubers but it just gets me down... because I compare myself to others. But somehow scientific facts make me more patient and motivated
Awesome!!!!!
Without you sharing this valuable knowledge and wisdom, I wouldn't lose the weight I lost now🥰
From 63kg down to 57.9 in 2 months of IF, 18-6. I feel great but I had to recalibrate my calorie intake as I took too much deficit and suffered from low blood sugar which exacerbated my case of essential tremors, due as well to fatigue (overwork) and sleeplessness. I'm taking in more good fats and less protein now along with daily breathing exercises (courtesy of Wim Hof), which has greatly help my body heal fast. Taking some bullet coffee in the morning is really a great way to start a longer fast for me. I hope to reach my goal weight of 53-54kg soon and have even better health💕
I would like to add: I do not fast for weight loss. Of course, I lose weight as a consequence, but weight loss is not my goal. My body more or less has found its natural weight balance. I eat between the hours of 6pm - 8pm. So one main home-cooked meal with all essential nutrients, and then an hour later I'll eat a small clean dessert, and of course one large cheeky glass of the obligatory cold Shiraz ; )
Didn’t dr Fung said somewhere: drop the Shiraz, if you want full effect of IF. We ( my hubby and I) switched to Kombucha. Used to have liquid Resveratrol ( wine w/o alcohol), but it became $$$$. But we both are diabetics, and my husband had Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, so we don’t have any other option.
Well, good luck to both you and your husband. The key is commitment and discipline! Like I said: I didn't adopt the fasting lifestyle for weight loss. I've been a sportsman all my life, and at different age stages of my life, I've adapted accordingly. Again, for the past 5 years, I've fasted for 22hours every day. And periodically I've done multi-day fasting, my longest was in September 2019 when I completed a 23-day water fast. I'm just about to eat one of my beautiful, and tasty home-cooked meals with my large glass of cold Shirazzzzzz ; ) Again, good luck to you both. Hop over to my channel, let me help you digest your food ; ) Leo
Thank you for answering my #1 question about fasting!
Your tips really helped, was feeling bad because of a setback, this gave me the motivation to get back to work, thanks
I have lost over 25lbs and has never gained it back. Dr. Fung your IF method is just awesome. You have touched many, many lives. I also love how your method is backed with scientific research and evidence.
Fasting or CR the way to avoid a reduction in metabolic rate / reset your set point, is to take breaks. It is the very way that we approach "losing weight" that causes the problem... doing the same thing for an extended period. I just lost 30 lbs really shaking my body up.. ADF, Keto, 18:6, etc. now I am taking a break so I can make that negative 30 lbs my new set point.
i do this, will eat normally for a few days then fast a couple then one day i might eat twice my daily limit. Throws the brain off track that you are trying to lose weight
Very good advice. I've been regularly doing some form of fasting for 2 years now, and I've found that it works really well to just listen to my body. We're on friendly terms now--I fast when I need to, and when my body is saying no, I call it off. I don't beat myself up when I quit a fast early because of headaches, stress, etc. Not saying I give in every time I want food, but we're more of a team now, instead of tyrant/slave. I do whatever feels right that week: 18-6, OMAD, or 1-3 day extended fasts. I'm loving the flexibility and mindfulness that's come from fasting, and it keeps things mixed up and interesting.
How has it been going? Any advice on getting through a plateaus and losing weight?
Thankyou soo much for this video ❤ much respect and love to you. We appreciate you.
Dr. Jason Fung, explains things in a way that is very easy to understand, but then, of course, we have to take that information and consistently put it into practice. Anyone can talk a good game, but can you then take those wise words and put them into action....that's the key!
I've been fasting for about 5 years. So I daily fast with OMAD, and then periodically throughout the year, I'll do multiple day fasts, usually between 2 and 7-day fasts. My longest water fast was in September 2019, I completed 23 days. It was very tough but very beneficial. Do your own research before you attempt multi-day fasting. Thanks, Dr. Fung - Leo
Not sure how you'd like me to respond to your comment!?! I'll just say, personally, If I decide to complete a multi-day fast, then I complete the fast, no excuses.....but we're all different!
It's actually not necessary to complete such a long fast anyway. I'll never do another 23-day fast again. My advice to you for weight loss would be, fast 20 hours every day (So that means not spiking your insulin what-so-ever until the eating window. I actually fast 22 hours daily, 365 days a year, NO EXCUSES!) So liquid in the fasting period should be water and tea or coffee without milk. Then periodically try a 3 to 5 day fast. This consistency and duration are perfect. I have never been overweight in my life. I use fasting as my discipline for a healthy lifestyle. Good luck, and finally, I repeat, don't make excuses....if you decide to complete a fast then complete it. If you look for a way out of it, then you're instilling poor discipline in yourself for future potential challenges. Head over to my channel when you have time - Leo