Anyone else come back to watch these when you're in the middle of a fast for motivation or reassurance? Im on hour 48 of a 10day and dang these videos hit the spot.
Taking EDTA after a long fast with out knowing the level of minerals in your body is a bad idea. Plus in another video he showed someone breaking a long fast eating raw greens and another eating a steak. These are the hardest things to digest especially on a system that's been idle for many days. There's nothing wrong with breaking a long fast with easily digestible carbs like well cooked potatoes creamed in a broth with milk and eggs taken in small portions at a time. There's a reason why this guy's got millions of views on yt and it aint because he's telling all the truth.
I'm a 68 year-old male. Started this lifestyle about 4 months ago. Built up to an 8 day total fast last month, lost 12 lbs. Starting a new one to tackle those last 10 lbs. Have lost a total of 52 lbs. Never hungy, tons of energy. Off all 5 medications. Dr. Berg literally saved my life! Cannot thank the man enough!
@@susanogutu821 yes. its good to prep before the fast. stop drinking alcohol before and during, if you drink. eat more veggies, less meat products. limit your coffee to one cup a day, no sugar no cream. i personally drink water each time my stomach makes a noise, also lemon water is not as boring as straight water. good luck!
@@brianpowell2798 Thanks for your response But my question was about drinking water when fasting I don’t drink alcohol , nor coffee but hot water with lemon due to my severe allergies Thank you and sorry I wasn’t very specific on the drink I meant pure water 💦
This is confirmation that prolonged fasting not only clears our dopamine pathways but creates new D2 receptors. So proud of you and thank you for sharing!
Agreed. They all are like - “you are just killing yourself with all this fad stuff”. I fell sick 3 months after I did a week long fast, and everyone’s response was - “you fell sick because you did all this fad stuff. You need to stop doing this”. SMH. No point telling them benefits of fasting.
@Joe Lewis Kickboxing food poisoning. Ate tacos from some restaurant. Was throwing up for a whole day. Not just throwing up, things were coming out of both ends 🤮 And people said - “see … 3 months ago you fasted for 10 days. That must be causing it. You need to stop doing these fancy fad diet stuff”. I was like - “yeah. That’s totally related”
In my case, they waved in front of me a nice piece of pep pizza, home baked chocolate cookies, and some slow cooked brisket. I slapped it all out of their hands and stomped on it. Hour 2 of 48 hours here.
I know right.. They have all these strange and totally unrelated assumptions 😂I’m always like what? I won’t die and keep your opinions to yourselves ...like be supportive 🙄
3 things I love about Fasting. No cooking and No dishes equals more time in my day for other things and also more money left in my pocket for better quality foods! Just saying!!
This is an excellent point. It's interesting, the amount of time we spend eating (preparing, eating and cleaning) and the $$. OMAD/IF, has been amazing. One high quality meal, more money for said meal.
So true! On my 80 hour fast (first fasting experience), afterwards, I realized that I hadn't opened the fridge for THREE days! hahaa So weird. And it was like...oh. I have a lot of food in there!
@@MrDamnson Hahaha! I was kidding with my friend and said, "I wonder if I still have to brush my teeth since I'm fasting." She looked at me like I was from Mars. lol!
@@cottage_pie I first started with 24hr, then 48hr, then 1 week, and now I've just completed a ten day water fast, only drinking water, seltzer, and zevia (stevia extract based soda, zero calorie, zero sugar, and some flavoring, no chemicals), I also took a fist full of vitamins and electrolytes everyday. I'll tell you this: the mental clarity cannot be overstated. I don't know if this makes any sense, but I could hear the silence. I felt more present than I ever have (outside of some good times with psychedelics). I plan on working my way up to a Jesus fast (40 days). Going to continue coupling intermittent (24/1) fasting with low fat keto for a couple weeks as a break and go for 14, or maybe 21, depending on how I feel on day 14. I've lost over 80 pounds since the beginning of the year.
@@carmenmachuca5267 Dr Berg has a website that you can go to. He sells his version of electrolyte powder and all kinds of other stuff. There may be a link in the description of this video that will take you to his site
@@johannesherbst3632 there is a guy/Dr somewhere out in the Bahamas, he has a retreat for people who want to do prolonged fasting with medical guidance etc.... I can't remember his name at the moment, but he also has a RUclips channel & is very interesting. O yes I remember now, I think it's Eric lockman.
@@AhsanKhan-eo8dv I was very motivated through the entire fast 😊. First 24 hours were easy, I had my water with me all day, I had coffee, and I also took my vitamins at noon every day. Second day I felt good but I had to avoid being in the kitchen when the food was being prepared because the smell of it affected my stomach juices and it made me feel hungry even though I wasn’t. During the 3rd day I felt great, happy I’ve gotten thus far, great energy, I’ve visibly lost weight, the gap between my thighs got bigger, my stomach was completely flat, my skin was clean, even my face looked more slim. 🌟 Those are the good sides of it, but honestly I really missed food 😄 Not because I was hungry but because I am such a foodie! I looove preparing food and I enjoy creating different recipes. So I really missed that part, that’s why I love intermittent fasting 18:6 - it involves food on a daily basis 😄. So what I would recommend for an occasional prolonged fast is a 48h fast. That will be my next prolonged fast. I’ll try to do one every month or two. I know I will still get great results with it but I won’t be without food as much 🤗🌟
Very sad actually. I was fasting and all my friends demonized me for “starving myself” and thought it was a stupid idea but I fought against them trying to bring up facts and even talking about Dr Berg. People think it’s the worst thing in the world, and sometimes your outnumbered. But I’m staying strong.
@@staycalmcollectdividend9104 Hi! I do normal things: work 8 hours, sleep normally and I do not really exercise too much, but I do walk a loy sometimes even for 2 hours a day. For me is very easy to fast because I usually eat one very big meal a day or 2 meals within 4-5 hours...naturally. I do not force myself...
@@staycalmcollectdividend9104 I would recommend prolonged walking. But walking (heart beat doesn’t have to go 120 ) for at least one hour. Now if you drink water with two organic lemons while you walk is just amazing. Hope that helps!
Hi , have you ever try ketogenic diet ? Cancer cells can't live on ketones. Try fasting and get enough sunlight/vitamin D , best wishes ! Am doing keto and intermittent fasting everyday.
Your average obese American finds it hard to miss even one meal. I was one of those. I just completed a 7 day water fast. I've been eating kentogenic/if for almost a year. I'm only 10 lbs from my ideal lowest weight. Another prolonged fast should get me there.
I've been doing a 5-7 day fast every month for the last 18 months. Another benefit I get is that the week following the fast I feel PHENOMENAL! Supercharged energy. It's like having a runner's high for a whole week. It's amazing. I love it.
@@steveharris75 I take about 2 to 3 tsp of pink Himalayan sea salt, tablet of potassium chloride (750 mg), and magnesium at night, each day of prolonged fast. Body is fat adapted so it is consuming fat in the cells. Therefore, no hunger pangs.
Steve Harris good job am starting today I really wanna get rid of these last 10 pounds of fat and ik Prolonged fasting is a great way to and to also Retain Muscle:)
Years ago when i had a marriage break down i went into survival mode. I completely went off food and found i copped surprisingly well and had the energy to carry on for my young son. I almost think those few days of incidental fasting helped me get through weirdly enough. Just my personal experience though.
Exactly,I’ve never been my perfect weight until mid-life and Watching Dr. Berg’s vids. It’s just a side effect,I’m stronger than I was in high school!😄👍🏻🌟👑⛲️❤️🌹
@@butterocean water fasting = not eating/drinking anything except water. Make sure you do eat after an appointed time to make sure you don't get nutritional deficiencies.
I had a cold & my appetite disappeared so I took advantage of this & now I'm on day 19 of a fast that will last at least 21 days. I don't seem to be losing much weight but my goal is to reduce inflamation & pain. The pain has reduced by half.😊
I was diagnosed with MS 3 years ago. I was in a bad way, not walking well or talking clearly. I am on 4 weekly infusions at the hospital along with a number of drugs each day. I have now down 3 x 5 day water only fasts and after my 1st one things changed for me as I was able to stop most of my medication between my infusions. I have now just finished my 3rd fast and I have now been able to stop all my medication between my infusions. This medication was for nerve pain and frequent urination. I can't wait to get on that MRI scanner come June and see if I have any positive changes.
i invest my money on good food, all organic and pasteurized grass fed animals, lots of vegies, absolutely no sugar and vey low carbs, its gonna be a struggle at first but you will get use to it especially when you see the good results, just eat healthy, it will benifit you in the long run, im a registered nurse and i see sick people evey day, one thing common is they all eat high sugars and high carbs
Angela Redona Yes, and how many seniors come into ER like theyre dying...but only dehydrated & sugared out of their minds??? Killing themselves with their ignorant ways...sad.
I reversed T2D. Had been on farty pants Metformin for 2 months in my 40's, decided it wasn't for me and (inadvertently) fasted for 14 hours with a 10 hour eating window - also removed processed sugar products, whilst reducing carbs in general. Although, I did eat porridge (oatmeal) every morning for 3 months. Weight dropped off, health improved and bloods returned to normal. Wish doctors would stop handing out this medication when the key is to treat ourselves better. Anybody with liver, diabetes issues, please watch Dr Jason Fung's videos. HIGHLY informative, invaluable information. Also, there's a channel called ''A Healthy Alternative'', many interviews with folk who've reversed diabetes, high blood pressure and who've lost a ton of weight. It shows a more personable side to what it's like to use different fasts as a means of regaining health. Good luck to everyone!
Currently, I’ve done 23:1 fasting protocol (one meal a day) for 21 days. I did one 48 hour fast during that time as well. I feel clear, energetic, brain fog and aches and pains in my body are gone. After the first day or two, it became incredibly easy. All cravings disappeared and I hardly think about food and snacks like I used to when I used to eat 3 meals a day + snacks. I’m also exercising about a half hour a day, and feeling stronger all the time. I plan to do this forever!
"How many of you could use extra brain cells?" - Made me laugh. Totally innocent comment that feels like he called us all stupid lol. But seriously I'm a big fan. Great video Dr Berg 👍
Just started a 72hr fast yesterday, and i find that watching Dr. Berg's video's on fasting helps me tremendously to stay focused on my goal. Thanks for your expertise Dr.Berg keep up the good work 🙏👍
Day 8, only planned on 7, but feeling fine so might keep going awhile. Strangely addictive and easy after the 4th day, thinking clearer, although it has taken me 4 years to get to this point. Trying to rid myself of nasal polyps without surgery, haven't been able to breath through my nose or smell anything in the past year until yesterday.
I had nasal polyps and had them removed. I was growing tumors, polyps, and cysts all over my body. I found out I had hypothyroidism and the first thing the endocrinologist asked me was if I had fibroid tumors I told her all over my body and she told me that's the first sign of a thyroid problem. I went seven years with no answers and doubled my weight. Not one doctor I had ever heard of so I tell everyone hoping it might help someone else. The weight has never come off but I keep trying. I have been watching Dr. Berg's videos hoping to get some answers. I have been on a fast for 8 days now hoping to kickstart my body. I don't know how long I will go, I guess when I get hungry.
@@christinagovang2475 I ended up going 2 weeks, a bit extreme and dangerous, but it cleared my sinuses about 80%, to the point I could breathe through my nose and smell things again, among other benefits. However I've been slacking on my diet the past month and getting stuffy nosed again, but nothing like before, still I probably need to do another week fast, that seems to be the optimal amount of time, exercise more and lose a few more lbs. I wouldn't have believe it if anyone had told me it worked, until I did it. Low carb keto diet, whatever you can do, IF, PF, Omad, ADF, tumors feed on carbs, good luck Christina.
Did you manage to do your 40 days fast. How did you feel? I'm starting a prolonged fast today. I don't know long it will be. I'll take it one day at a time but it will have to be longer than five days. I did do a five day fast two months ago and felt great.
I managed to do 20 days, I stopped being hungry after day 2/3 but I struggled with it mentally. It’s such a mental game and I don’t think I was ready for a 40 day fast. I’m now doing 5 day water fasts then a 2 day refeed then another 5 day fast.
@@jrrabago5330 when dr. Berg says to refeed slowly, does he mean to eat a portion, then 30 min later another portion? Or you eat a small portion, then the next day you eat its a little bigger portion?
This is concise profound health info. I'm a 38 yr old nurse with possible breast cancer but too poor to do treatments. I've started researching fasting and natural cures and Dr Berg has been my most tapped into resource. Thank you for being a real Dr. You have a gift of teaching. Been doing 20:4 intermittent fasting from your videos and much more aware of what I'm doing to start my first 36hr today. God bless your work.
I just finished my first fast of 55 hours. Going to try for a little long on my next fast. I refed with 1 avocado and pink Himalayan sea salt with not problems! I think doing keto and IF for almost a month and a half prior helped me to ease into the fast. I was on a 23:1 schedule. Thank you Dr. BERG. I am regaining my health. You are literally saving life.
Recently lost 80 lbs & been fasting several times a month to maintain weight.. I'm so grateful for videos like this that's educational, God heard my cry for help, and He really does miracles
I’m on day 5 now. Don’t be fooled, it is freaking hard to do! I did one meal a day for a week leading up to it. I can’t say I have more energy, BUT my bursitis has disappeared! I’ve also gone from 205 to 187lbs. Getting close to my high school weight.
maybe cuz u lead up to it with a lacking of meals or nutrition idk. ive done one meal a day my who adult life but when i start wokring out i stopped it recently then just did a week fast and only the 2nd day was hard. i simply only miss the feeling of chewing but hunger did completely go away on the 3eed day
@@susaneasley5263 As a rule seven days every six months. I'm old school so I take psyllium seed husk alternating with bentonite in water with a shot of lemon juice for flavor every hour and a half. I also intermittent fast restricting eating to an eight hour window and try not to eat in the evening. That and regular exercise three times a week. Dropped 15kg in a eight months avoiding but not eliminating carbs. Also cut back on alcohol a lot. BP and blood sugar all within healthy range now. Feels great except for having to ditch a lot of old clothes with isn't bad either. :-)
@@megret1808 I haven't heard of the psyllium seed husk and bentonite combination before. Will look into. Sounds like you have been quite successful with fasting
@@susaneasley5263 psyillium is a pure fiber. No food value. Goes through like a bottle brush. The bentonite is a volcanic rock powder with a 200/1 negative ion ratio that attaches to pollutants in the blood which gets carried out by the psyllium. Need lots of water. Quarantine is perfect for fasting
Just had my first 48 hour fast ever. I didn't skip exercising though, I feel energised instead. I thought I would never do that and stopped in the middle, but turns out you are stronger than you think. I'm definitely gonna include 48 hours fast every week. In the long run, I hope I could try increasing the duration as well. I find my face looking glowing and has very minimal acne even when I'm on my period. Good luck everyone!!
I'm 96 hrs into a 120 hr fast...I'm loving it! I actually like fighting through the hunger! I prayed to God about weight loss and thanks to Him, I'm down 100lbs with 80 more to go and I know for sure, I will get there and more importantly, stay there. Give God a cry for help...no one does it better! Thank you, Father!!!!
If you feel very hungry during fasts, you may not be metabolically flexible, ie able to use your body fat for fuel as well as carbs. I suggest dr sten Ekberg, he's the best for advice on this xxx
I am on hour 110 right now but I only started weighing in the 140s. I'll check my weight loss when I'm done. Mostly I want all the mental benefits that come with it and the downturn in inflammation that comes with it - one thing I noticed (among many) is that my ankles get really defined because inflammation goes down
I'm currently halfway through a 35 day water fast and feel great. When I was first learning about this process I, never thought I could do anything close to this. I want to encourage people who think it takes extraordinary willpower. It does not. It takes preparation and education.
Today marks my 30th day of fasting. I was inspired by this video. Feeling fine, FULL of energy! Taking supplements, Dr. Berg's electrolytes, and Dr Berg's wheat grass. The ONLY bad thing is I have very loose, saggy skin on my neck...I kinda look like a turkey! 😂 I'm not worried about it, though...After I decide to break my fast, I will be taking collagen powder and exercising my body (neck included) to see if that will help. If it still is saggy, a little nip and tuck will work nicely if the sagging still bothers me. 😉 To date, I have lost 30 pounds BUT the most AMAZING thing is the amount of ENERGY I have!!! I have gotten SO MANY projects done that were put off for so many years!!! I truly am a different person now! I WISH I had done this YEARS ago!!! All of my renewed life I credit to Dr. Berg for his wonderfully informative videos and, of course, to God for designing our bodies to restore our health through His process of autophagy!!! I just wanted to share my testimony in case some of you were on the fence regarding doing a prolonged fast. One last thing, I don't feel amazing or heroic for not eating for 30 days...You know what IS "heroic?" It took me 5 days of feeling absolutely miserable (Very cold, headaches, recipes dancing in my head...struggling with not eating, yet having to cook for my family, etc.)...SURVIVING those 5 days is "heroic!!!" After those absolutely miserable 5 days, I wasn't hungry AT ALL and FULL of energy!!! Hang in there, folks...When you get over "the hump," it's smooth sailing! Here's to your health! 🤩
@@Krishanapanchaal1 I, actually, went on to complete 40 days of fasting! I STILL felt so good (I was NOT starving myself, as I still had plenty of body fat for ketosis to feed off) but decided to very slowly (as per Dr. Berg's recommendations) break the fast. The ONLY side effect I had after the 5 days was that although I had TONS of energy and mental clarity...I was not as physically strong as I normally am and THAT was a problem for me because I run a homestead that requires a lot of heavy lifting work. Household chores were NOT a problem, though. I got lots of compliments from strangers about how good I looked (I'm 62)...I guess I looked younger and healthy. 😊 Also, I would recommend that IF you do a prolonged fast, do it when the weather is warm...I did one in winter and quit after a week because the cold weather made me feel terrible. 🥶 Watch Dr. Berg's excellent videos on fasting. I would not have tried doing it without educating myself FIRST. Good luck! For me, it was a great experience!! All the health benefits are numerous! The FIRST 5 days were hell for me but, once I pushed through that period, I wondered WHY I hadn't done it years ago!!! 🤩
*This is the fountain ⛲️ of youth that we all were looking for since the dawn of time. The best thing I did in my life and to my body. I wish more people have the chutzpah to do it! Respect for Dr Berg* ✊
I have juvenile onset Parkinson's disease....I went through divorce from an abusive man in 2013...I lost 64 lbs because I only fed my kids...not sure why, but after a week or so, I felt extremely energetic...I had to drink a few calories a day .. I drank milk, which I understand is "bad", but it's all I had.. I had no intention of losing weight..my only focus was a biological need to protect my three babies..so, I can verify this does work.
Day 5 of water fasting. Lost 16lbs already and i’m planning to keep going to stay in ketosis for longer. I feel lighter and more positive, and more importantly, I’m getting more excited for myself, clothes I want to wear, and people I want to see once I break my fast. Thanks Dr. Berg!
yo what ? wow . i think i probably lost like 2 lbs in 6 days . i guess it depends cuz i had a bigger frined who fast the same time as we by chance last week and he told me he lost 8 lbs . but im like 175 and he is over 200. it might be based on fat or something idk. but i really want to do it again
Been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer almost 2 years ago. Went through chemo for 10 months and 30 sessions of radiation. Went on remission, then 6 months later cancer came back. Stage 4 now. Bone cancer. I am on day 2/21 days fast. First time attempt. So far not so bad. Feeling hungry but not much appetite. Food smells good but already feel exhausted thinking about eating so hopefully this feeling continues next coming days
Did a prolonged fasting for 6 day: No food , no fruit or vegetables all I had was water. The results was unbelievable 🎉Thanks doctor Berg you are the best
That;s amazing, can i ask, I'm on day number 4 of my 7 day water fast and i feel euphoric, i feel amazing! Why is this? I tested my ketones this morning and it is on 6mmol/L, I am NOT diabetic. Should i be concerned at all? I feel worried but at the same time i am on a high! can i continue this fast? I am not thinking about food and could go on for days at this point, any help would be great. xx
Its always a good idea to watch Dr.Berg while fasting..its like you really know whats goin on to ur body while fasting..keeps you motivated because you doin the right thing for yourself.
80 hours down. Unknown hours to go. The first secret is to start with a dry fast for 2 days and then move on to water fasting. Water makes you really hungry. The second secret and probably the most important one is to never tell anyone that you are fasting. Keep it a secret!! Edit: An update. I managed to fast for 21 days in total. My personal record. It was incredible. Plan to do it sometime again. Good luck!!
The secret is to do the clean Keto before you'll start the fasting because your body will change the fuel from sugar/ glicogen on fat and you won't feel hungry at all... With or without water... From my experience , I made water fasting for 19 days with the first 2 dry fasting.
Bahahahaha! I've been fasting for almost 50 years (everything from OMAD to no food for 50 days) Probably why I look 25 years younger than I am; I'm going to live forever lol! Thanks doc!
This man is just a wealth of information. I learn so much from watching these videos and hearing the common sense explanations he provides. Keep them coming Dr. Berg!
I have 6 kids and a husband who are always eating and/or hungry, so I have found anything more than IF very difficult in the past, however, this video has strengthened my resolve and I’m going to try for a 24-hour-fast starting this evening after my last meal of today. Wish me luck! I’d love to work up to 72 hours eventually 😊
After months of intermittent fasting while listening to your videos on the subject - I thought I was ready for a 48 hour fast and I was surprised when I blew past it and finished 72 hours. Can’t wait to do my next one as I feel (TONY THE TIGER) GREAT !!! Thanks Doc 😊
I already fast daily 20-21 hours, and an extended fast of 32-38 hours once a week, so I guess an occasional 48-72 hour fast wouldn't be TOO much of a stretch, but I don't know if I can get my head around the idea of a week...or a MONTH!
Wonderful video,i'm impressed with this i'm thinking seriously to fast prolonged fasting i'm on IF for 2 months and keto so it's time for this ,thanks again for all your beautiful videos
Monica, Could you please tell me what you broke your fast with? I am planning an extended fast but I don’t want to get sick breaking it. Thank you in advance, and I am in awe of your strength and determination. I only hope I can do half as well!
@@kaydeedid_it2059 From what I've researched, the rule of thumb seems to be one day of juice or bone broth for every 7 days of fasting. Like a serving every 3 hours to gradually wake up your digestive system. I definitely got too eager breaking my last fast and felt pretty bad for a day or so.
49 hours into my fast. Thought about eating todat but have no desire to. This is a first in my LIFE. So glad I don't have to eat all day evwryday. Thank you Dr Berg, you have changed my LIFE for the better and I am forever grateful! PS, I tell EVERYONE I encounter about your channel.
Turning to OMAD eating 8 months ago and more recently to prolonged fasting is one of the best things I done for my health. So in addition to Omad eating, I do weekly 36-48 hours water fasts and monthly 72 hours of fasts. Fasting comes naturally when you are doing keto and fat adapted. I can say that after 72 hours of fasting my skin literally starts glowing. I have very high energy everyday and feel great. Great information Dr. Berg.
@William Kildea Will try it one day, but I found my balance now, I have no weight to lose, no health issues, lean and muscular. I balanced out being anabolic and being catabolic. I do physical training 6 times/week. Thanks for the info.
Excellent call John!! I don't bother w 24 hour fasting any longer and do 36 hour fast, once a week, without, without, any change to my working or workout schedule. (including multi-hour, fast paced mtn bike rides in hilly Oregon) That is one day and 2 nights with only water. I find this so natural for me that that often the 36 hour fast gets stretched out far beyond 36 hours. I learned to listen to my body this way, learning when I should break the 36 hour fast. This same "body talk" will inform you on longer fasts as well. fyi: my longest fast has been 8 days / 202 hours. I stopped going longer due to outside pressure from family members bend on controlling me and my options in life. They simply don't like me surpassing them (one person in particular.) I really need to stop considering her opinion at all. She is a classic progressive, Leftist, very narrow minded, believing that everything must be justified by a political purpose (politics as a religion).
@captnhuffy You said something important here and that is to learn to listen to your body, I agree 100% with that. Congratulations on that 8 days fast, that's great progress! :) I can relate to family member pressure, my father who is on the S.A.D diet, is that way, trying to control me and what I choose, criticizing me on everything new I try, but it does not bother me anymore, I have my own journey in life. Just don't be afraid of experimenting and if you're feeling great ride the wave and keep going. I keep an open mind and try to better myself everyday.
@@justinjbolyard Yes it is, keeping your insulin down all day gives you many benefits, and depending on your goals you can increase or decrease calories. At the moment I am gaining muscle mass and decreasing body fat with daily OMAD. The only thing you have to do is get used to eating a large meal, I chew my food slow and I never eat in a hurry, your body will adapt to it. Good luck!
Dr. Berg, I speak English and can understand your videos very well and I benefit a lot from the information you provide. I would love to show these videos to my mom and loved ones but it's hard for them to understand because it's coming from me so it almost comes off as "bro science" to them. Ever thought of translating your videos into Spanish? or create a second Channel with the same videos and pay someone to translate them?
I watched this video to hear an "outside" opinion about fasting. I am truly amazed by all the benefits. Now I'll happily fast 18 hours a day this Ramadan. Thanks for the info, Doctor Erik.
One guy said to me you don't eat after 2 pm ? Yes it's true I eat one big breakfast and one big lunch (keto) that's it, he said to me you are crazy, yes if you want I'm crazy, people don't understand intermittent fasting and all the benefits we get doing fasting . Keto and intermittent fasting is a way of life 😎
I eat around 11 am and it's usually mostly protein and light veggies to break my 21 hour fast, wait about an hour and then compliment the first meal with whatever I think I need to eat for the second in order to get my nutrients for the day and then wait 21 hours for next meal and try to eat something a little different to hopefully get full compliment of nutrients of whatever might have been lacking previous 2 or 3 days. I'm allowing 1 hour from start to finish for each meal because I take my time and chew thoroughly and am not in a hurry. I also drink water and electrolytes nearly every hour from waking up until 3 hours before sleep and it is about 7 ounces each hour on the hour which is also about 1 ounce a swallow so 7 average swallows of water for me every hour with a goal of 92 to 98 ounces a day. My doctor told me to drink at least 80 for healthy kidneys etcetera. I gravitated towards this after finding out years ago that I was prediabetic and immediately cut the carbs from my diet with good results. I plan on doing 72 hour fasts every 2 to 3 months but so far I only remember going a couple of days so 1 more shouldn't be too hard. I've fasted often before because when I feel like I have a stomach bug I just stop eating for a day or 2 instead of feeding the bug(s) and prolonging the illness.
Has anyone been seeing dr. Oz try to bring people on his show who are doing keto and intermittent fasting but displaying it as non healthy to his viewers. I only trust Dr. Berg.
Doctor Oz treated Berg bad one time promising him a spot on his show then bumping him at the last minute...Doctor Oz is a promoter....and Keto saves people money rather than promoting spending on products so I am not surprised he is giving Keto a bad name...so sad really!
@@qthirteen13 wow. Dr.berg is so smart and he tells you the physiology behind everything, which I learn. His reasoning behind what he says I believe in.
Nida Khawaja I agree... he presents it very well and if you have any doubts all you have to do is find the sources he gets his info from...and lots of what he says just makes common sense ;-)
@@qthirteen13 dr oz has two videos up on someone who is doing intermittent fasting and another guy on keto but dr oz just looks shocked about keto indirectly saying its unhealthy and the other guy well his meals were loaded with carbs lol
I feel bad when ever a sitcom shows how hard it is to eat healthy and makes fun of people for trying...I wish they would promote healthy eating in media ...after all lot of stars are actually doing Keto and other healthy eating in their personal lives.... I just got reminded of this because of an episode of that show called The Neighborhood that aired last time...
I finally did it. Ive officially gone 24hrs without eating. Ive lost 5lbs which is water weight I know. But I feel good so Im gonna try to keep going. Hopefully I can get to 72hours in this stretch. I now weigh 222.5lbs. Eventually I want to get down 185lbs but I know its going to take while. This is going to be awesome!
Tell everyone you know that you're fasting. It's the only way it will become "normal" and you may actually HELP some people, once they see your results. Stand up and shout it from the rooftops! Don't be a wuss!
I've been regularily "fasting" for 17 hours a day for many years now,not as a fasting routine,but just because it's how I felt better. I would stop eating around 4 or 5 in the evening and not eat again until lunchtime the next day. I've never thought of it as "fasting" until very recently.And now that I'm aware of it I'm thinking of extending it to 24 hours.
@@majormarketing6552 Government & employers are slave owners FYI & that's the type of slavery the bible has guidance or rules on. The bible condemns the form of slavery which is holding captive of anyone against their will.
“PF in a nutshell” 👍 Thanks Dr Berg for the incentive to continue fasting. First time and approaching 72 hrs! I’m drinking ACV/lemon water every AM and Sportea rest of the day
First rule of fasting is you don't talk about fasting.
People never get it and they are convinced you are going to die.
That's kinda like what the bible says. Fasting is between you and God, you dont show off. You do it in secret. Your apperance should be normal.
Tyler Durden : )
"I already ate" is my excuse when food is being stuffed in my face.
😂 True, until they see you losing weight that you’ve had forever! They think twice then!
Don’t mention keto or fasting. No one will notice
Anyone else come back to watch these when you're in the middle of a fast for motivation or reassurance? Im on hour 48 of a 10day and dang these videos hit the spot.
Yes, 100%. I come back and watch these videos and also Jason Fung's videos. Need that reassurance to help stay the course.
On 72 hrs atm, going for 7 days - any tips?
✋
@@Sasha8pancakes his name is Cole Robinson x
Taking EDTA after a long fast with out knowing the level of minerals in your body is a bad idea. Plus in another video he showed someone breaking a long fast eating raw greens and another eating a steak. These are the hardest things to digest especially on a system that's been idle for many days. There's nothing wrong with breaking a long fast with easily digestible carbs like well cooked potatoes creamed in a broth with milk and eggs taken in small portions at a time. There's a reason why this guy's got millions of views on yt and it aint because he's telling all the truth.
I'm a 68 year-old male. Started this lifestyle about 4 months ago. Built up to an 8 day total fast last month, lost 12 lbs. Starting a new one to tackle those last 10 lbs. Have lost a total of 52 lbs. Never hungy, tons of energy. Off all 5 medications. Dr. Berg literally saved my life! Cannot thank the man enough!
That's fantastic, Michael! Dr. Berg and his team would like to hear more about your success story at: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story
@@Drberg *So Looong as I MAinTain PURPLE on the Stic,*
*Then I am Getting these STEM CELL BeneFits, RIGHT???????*
Can u drink water still while you are fasting?
@@susanogutu821 yes. its good to prep before the fast. stop drinking alcohol before and during, if you drink. eat more veggies, less meat products. limit your coffee to one cup a day, no sugar no cream. i personally drink water each time my stomach makes a noise, also lemon water is not as boring as straight water.
good luck!
@@brianpowell2798 Thanks for your response
But my question was about drinking water when fasting
I don’t drink alcohol , nor coffee but hot water with lemon due to my severe allergies
Thank you and sorry I wasn’t very specific on the drink
I meant pure water 💦
After years of meth addiction, I've used fasting to help restore memory and practice urge resistance. Works better than any therapy I've tried
So proud of you
@@lucydaisyandme tbh
Hes probably catching up on all the sleep hes lost to haha
Keep it up! Hope you’re still going strong. If not, its not too late to try again!
This is confirmation that prolonged fasting not only clears our dopamine pathways but creates new D2 receptors. So proud of you and thank you for sharing!
when you fast don't tell your friends, colleagues and acquaintances. they won't be of any help to you
Agreed. They all are like - “you are just killing yourself with all this fad stuff”.
I fell sick 3 months after I did a week long fast, and everyone’s response was - “you fell sick because you did all this fad stuff. You need to stop doing this”.
SMH. No point telling them benefits of fasting.
@Joe Lewis Kickboxing food poisoning. Ate tacos from some restaurant. Was throwing up for a whole day. Not just throwing up, things were coming out of both ends 🤮
And people said - “see … 3 months ago you fasted for 10 days. That must be causing it. You need to stop doing these fancy fad diet stuff”.
I was like - “yeah. That’s totally related”
In my case, they waved in front of me a nice piece of pep pizza, home baked chocolate cookies, and some slow cooked brisket. I slapped it all out of their hands and stomped on it. Hour 2 of 48 hours here.
Agreed. It just sounds crazy to them. They don't get it.
I know right.. They have all these strange and totally unrelated assumptions 😂I’m always like what? I won’t die and keep your opinions to yourselves ...like be supportive 🙄
"I mean, how many of you could use some extra brain cells?"
LOL Dr Berg is funny. I love the one-liners he slips into some of his videos occasionally.
Loooooooooooll
Lmao 0:49
He's a cheekey guy.
He’s actually funny😁
Hes an absolute sneaky savage, lol.
THE SHADE 😂😂😂
3 things I love about Fasting. No cooking and No dishes equals more time in my day for other things and also more money left in my pocket for better quality foods! Just saying!!
This is an excellent point. It's interesting, the amount of time we spend eating (preparing, eating and cleaning) and the $$. OMAD/IF, has been amazing. One high quality meal, more money for said meal.
So true! On my 80 hour fast (first fasting experience), afterwards, I realized that I hadn't opened the fridge for THREE days! hahaa So weird. And it was like...oh. I have a lot of food in there!
Also less tp as you go to the bathroom less.
@@MrDamnson Hahaha! I was kidding with my friend and said, "I wonder if I still have to brush my teeth since I'm fasting." She looked at me like I was from Mars. lol!
Lol!
I’m on day 10 of my 30 day water fast. The mental discipline needed is out of this world. God help me.
This is 5 months old. How did it go? Did you achieve it? Even doing 10 days is crazy. Congrats on doing that!
@@cottage_pie I first started with 24hr, then 48hr, then 1 week, and now I've just completed a ten day water fast, only drinking water, seltzer, and zevia (stevia extract based soda, zero calorie, zero sugar, and some flavoring, no chemicals), I also took a fist full of vitamins and electrolytes everyday. I'll tell you this: the mental clarity cannot be overstated. I don't know if this makes any sense, but I could hear the silence. I felt more present than I ever have (outside of some good times with psychedelics). I plan on working my way up to a Jesus fast (40 days). Going to continue coupling intermittent (24/1) fasting with low fat keto for a couple weeks as a break and go for 14, or maybe 21, depending on how I feel on day 14. I've lost over 80 pounds since the beginning of the year.
@@jtdataxman4077 hi, what kind of electrolytes are you having and where do you get it..thanks so much for your answer.
@@carmenmachuca5267 Dr Berg has a website that you can go to. He sells his version of electrolyte powder and all kinds of other stuff. There may be a link in the description of this video that will take you to his site
@@dougroberts3643 thanks! 💕
Im opening a new fasting restaurant
You should open a hotel where guys go to for fasting. Not getting distracted from the usual stuff and getting some guidance.
Menu: Water.
@@johannesherbst3632 there is a guy/Dr somewhere out in the Bahamas, he has a retreat for people who want to do prolonged fasting with medical guidance etc....
I can't remember his name at the moment, but he also has a RUclips channel & is very interesting.
O yes I remember now, I think it's Eric lockman.
@@johannesherbst3632 There's a place like that in Santa Rosa, Ca.
Today chefs choice: Air
"How many of you could use some extra brain cells" brutal 😂 good one doc!!
@@daathgnosis2098 interesting
Exactly what came to mind when I heard him say this. LOL
I had to laugh when the Doc let out that zinger! 😂
🤪
I just want it to be easier to reach a cuddly state of euphoria. Will fasting help with that?
Just finished my 72 hour fast !! I’m so proud of myself🏆
How was the journey?
@@AhsanKhan-eo8dv I was very motivated through the entire fast 😊. First 24 hours were easy, I had my water with me all day, I had coffee, and I also took my vitamins at noon every day. Second day I felt good but I had to avoid being in the kitchen when the food was being prepared because the smell of it affected my stomach juices and it made me feel hungry even though I wasn’t. During the 3rd day I felt great, happy I’ve gotten thus far, great energy, I’ve visibly lost weight, the gap between my thighs got bigger, my stomach was completely flat, my skin was clean, even my face looked more slim. 🌟 Those are the good sides of it, but honestly I really missed food 😄 Not because I was hungry but because I am such a foodie! I looove preparing food and I enjoy creating different recipes. So I really missed that part, that’s why I love intermittent fasting 18:6 - it involves food on a daily basis 😄. So what I would recommend for an occasional prolonged fast is a 48h fast. That will be my next prolonged fast. I’ll try to do one every month or two. I know I will still get great results with it but I won’t be without food as much 🤗🌟
It becomes an addiction. A healthy addiction. It makes you feel so good.
only 72 hours? lol 😂
i’m fasting for the 6th day now i only have 1 bottle of water in a day and that’s it
My husband has cancer and just finished a 21 day fast, also, lost 30 lbs and is now trim...so proud of his commitment!
Did it help with the cancer
….
Update
Best wishes ❤
That is so amazing!! Hope he is doing better now
Why is Dr. Oz so overrated when this amazing doc is much more knowledgeable and thorough in his work? Dr. Eric is seriously my go-to doc ⭐️
Daniel Reyes because he’s a shill being promoted by Oprah/Harpo...he’s not true but Dr. Berg is true and real.
Not promoting Dr. Oz...he flip flops on stuff but the difference is he is an actual Medical Doctor and this guy is not...
Simple - promotions=corruption
For me Dr.Berg is my fasting God !
I don't like Dr Oz. He comes across as shady. I even thought that way before I even heard he had ripped off Dr Berg some years back.
Very sad actually. I was fasting and all my friends demonized me for “starving myself” and thought it was a stupid idea but I fought against them trying to bring up facts and even talking about Dr Berg. People think it’s the worst thing in the world, and sometimes your outnumbered. But I’m staying strong.
Transgender XOXOXOX It’s worse when it is your own family brings you down... Trust me, we’re on the same page. Keep going!
ive been alternate day fasting for a month and i hate when people say that what im doing is bad while im losing weight and they are getting fatter...
Lmao, I misread "demonized" for "demonetized" and was confused for a second
Transgender XOXOXOX Don’t worry. Millions fast around the world.
The same happens with me😏
Since I started fasting , certain scars and moles, which I've had for most of my life, disappeared. Crazy.
I’m 15 days into a 30 day fast. Still going strong.
How’d it go?? That’s amazing!
Are you breathing?
how much weight u lose so far ?
Brodie passed away 😢
lmfao i was thinking the same thing@@rasmusburghardt7978
I have been fasting for 50 hours...heading to 72 hours 🥰😍🤩
what kind of activities do you during extended fasting? house chores only.. or regular exercises as well?
@@staycalmcollectdividend9104
Hi! I do normal things: work 8 hours, sleep normally and I do not really exercise too much, but I do walk a loy sometimes even for 2 hours a day. For me is very easy to fast because I usually eat one very big meal a day or 2 meals within 4-5 hours...naturally. I do not force myself...
Me too! 50 hours and trying 72 hours now😄😄
@@staycalmcollectdividend9104 I would recommend prolonged walking. But walking (heart beat doesn’t have to go 120 ) for at least one hour. Now if you drink water with two organic lemons while you walk is just amazing. Hope that helps!
Looks like he is dead
Because of you my children will have their mother alittle bit longer and much more healthier.Thank you Dr Berg, from myself and my two young boys...💙
@Jet Jock yeah because that's what's important here!
Hi , have you ever try ketogenic diet ? Cancer cells can't live on ketones. Try fasting and get enough sunlight/vitamin D , best wishes ! Am doing keto and intermittent fasting everyday.
@USAF 8791 you are rude
Your average obese American finds it hard to miss even one meal. I was one of those. I just completed a 7 day water fast. I've been eating kentogenic/if for almost a year. I'm only 10 lbs from my ideal lowest weight. Another prolonged fast should get me there.
Best of luck 👍
Beautiful congrats
Fantastic
Jason M At which point?
Waw
In a 104h fasting right now, going for 130h! 💪🏻
Nice💯
What do you mean by that? Absolutely zero food for 130 hours?
@@_Super_Hans_ yep. water, salt, magnesium and potassium. prolonged fasting, did 130h! ate 26th december 14h and then only 1st January 00h20!!
Good job man . You are reaching my personal record !
@@_Super_Hans_ i did it for 120 hours . Only water . Some salt . And a bit of acv in the morning
I've been doing a 5-7 day fast every month for the last 18 months. Another benefit I get is that the week following the fast I feel PHENOMENAL! Supercharged energy. It's like having a runner's high for a whole week. It's amazing. I love it.
@@steveharris75 I take about 2 to 3 tsp of pink Himalayan sea salt, tablet of potassium chloride (750 mg), and magnesium at night, each day of prolonged fast. Body is fat adapted so it is consuming fat in the cells. Therefore, no hunger pangs.
Raymond where can I get Potassium capsules like from Walmart ? And how much Sea salt like 1-1 1/2 tea spoons I heard or more a day
Steve Harris good job am starting today I really wanna get rid of these last 10 pounds of fat and ik Prolonged fasting is a great way to and to also Retain Muscle:)
@@joncell7582 I mix half a teaspoon of cream of tartar into some water for potassium.
ZombieTex okay thanks
Years ago when i had a marriage break down i went into survival mode. I completely went off food and found i copped surprisingly well and had the energy to carry on for my young son. I almost think those few days of incidental fasting helped me get through weirdly enough. Just my personal experience though.
Omg. I, unfortunately, lasted 6 weeks no food and 33 pounds down through my divorce. No nutrient or vitamins so I lost hair.
Tom BoyApproved 6 weeks ?!? OMG 😱
Yeah. Severe depression when hubby leaves a wife and kids after 15 years. 🤷🏽♀️
@@Smarion2 how are you now?
How are you doing now?
I’m currently water fasting, and honestly, these benefits are even more motivating than the weight loss. Thanks Dr Eric! 😊
do you remember things better
Water fasting? Is that no drinking water? Do you get headaches?
Exactly,I’ve never been my perfect weight until mid-life and Watching Dr. Berg’s vids. It’s just a side effect,I’m stronger than I was in high school!😄👍🏻🌟👑⛲️❤️🌹
@@butterocean water fasting = not eating/drinking anything except water. Make sure you do eat after an appointed time to make sure you don't get nutritional deficiencies.
could add obeying the Sabbath Commandment to be faithful.
I had a cold & my appetite disappeared so I took advantage of this & now I'm on day 19 of a fast that will last at least 21 days. I don't seem to be losing much weight but my goal is to reduce inflamation & pain. The pain has reduced by half.😊
I was diagnosed with MS 3 years ago. I was in a bad way, not walking well or talking clearly. I am on 4 weekly infusions at the hospital along with a number of drugs each day. I have now down 3 x 5 day water only fasts and after my 1st one things changed for me as I was able to stop most of my medication between my infusions. I have now just finished my 3rd fast and I have now been able to stop all my medication between my infusions. This medication was for nerve pain and frequent urination. I can't wait to get on that MRI scanner come June and see if I have any positive changes.
Good luck, keep us updated.
+Debbie Griffin, that's awesome. Will you come back and tell us how it goes? Good luck!
That's amazing
Debbie Griffin ..I look forward to hearing more. My siblings have MS and would love to get them to do this too!
Good luck! Can't wait to hear the positive results!
I am on keto and IF now for 2 months and my next goal is prolong fasting, good luck to me
I hear u, good luck to u , I'm also trying
Wat do u eat on keto. I am blank on how to calculate macros in my food
i invest my money on good food, all organic and pasteurized grass fed animals, lots of vegies, absolutely no sugar and vey low carbs, its gonna be a struggle at first but you will get use to it especially when you see the good results, just eat healthy, it will benifit you in the long run, im a registered nurse and i see sick people evey day, one thing common is they all eat high sugars and high carbs
I did pure keto & IF for 3 months, went from a 35" waist to a 30" at 6' i weigh 167 which is pretty ideal. Just need to work on the old 6-pack now.
Angela Redona
Yes, and how many seniors come into ER like theyre dying...but only dehydrated & sugared out of their minds??? Killing themselves with their ignorant ways...sad.
I reversed my step dads type 2 diabetes by putting him on a keto diet with a fasting schedule
Thanks for the info 🏃♂️💨
Powerful Dr. Rhonda Patrick mentioned keto + 16/8 IF for reversing type 2. Brilliant to hear.
Could you please post all the eating times and days of fasting. I'm trying to convince my cousin to fast , he also has type 2 diabetes
I reversed T2D. Had been on farty pants Metformin for 2 months in my 40's, decided it wasn't for me and (inadvertently) fasted for 14 hours with a 10 hour eating window - also removed processed sugar products, whilst reducing carbs in general. Although, I did eat porridge (oatmeal) every morning for 3 months. Weight dropped off, health improved and bloods returned to normal. Wish doctors would stop handing out this medication when the key is to treat ourselves better. Anybody with liver, diabetes issues, please watch Dr Jason Fung's videos. HIGHLY informative, invaluable information. Also, there's a channel called ''A Healthy Alternative'', many interviews with folk who've reversed diabetes, high blood pressure and who've lost a ton of weight. It shows a more personable side to what it's like to use different fasts as a means of regaining health. Good luck to everyone!
Reversed my pre-diabetes also.
Eat once a day, walk 35 min.
Lost 25 lbs while I was at it.
Cut the triglycerides in half.
Currently, I’ve done 23:1 fasting protocol (one meal a day) for 21 days. I did one 48 hour fast during that time as well. I feel clear, energetic, brain fog and aches and pains in my body are gone. After the first day or two, it became incredibly easy. All cravings disappeared and I hardly think about food and snacks like I used to when I used to eat 3 meals a day + snacks. I’m also exercising about a half hour a day, and feeling stronger all the time. I plan to do this forever!
"How many of you could use extra brain cells?" - Made me laugh. Totally innocent comment that feels like he called us all stupid lol. But seriously I'm a big fan. Great video Dr Berg 👍
Sounded so condescending, even though I know he didn't mean it that way haha.
Come on where's your sence of humor?
@Amy White lol ok u got me
Guy! 😂
I was looking for this comment. I thought the same thing lol
"How many of you could use some extra brain cells?"
*ROASTED*
😂
Yep😊
:)
Just started a 72hr fast yesterday, and i find that watching Dr. Berg's video's on fasting helps me tremendously to stay focused on my goal. Thanks for your expertise Dr.Berg keep up the good work 🙏👍
How was your fasting?
Day 8, only planned on 7, but feeling fine so might keep going awhile. Strangely addictive and easy after the 4th day, thinking clearer, although it has taken me 4 years to get to this point. Trying to rid myself of nasal polyps without surgery, haven't been able to breath through my nose or smell anything in the past year until yesterday.
I had nasal polyps and had them removed. I was growing tumors, polyps, and cysts all over my body. I found out I had hypothyroidism and the first thing the endocrinologist asked me was if I had fibroid tumors I told her all over my body and she told me that's the first sign of a thyroid problem. I went seven years with no answers and doubled my weight. Not one doctor I had ever heard of so I tell everyone hoping it might help someone else. The weight has never come off but I keep trying. I have been watching Dr. Berg's videos hoping to get some answers. I have been on a fast for 8 days now hoping to kickstart my body. I don't know how long I will go, I guess when I get hungry.
@@christinagovang2475 I ended up going 2 weeks, a bit extreme and dangerous, but it cleared my sinuses about 80%, to the point I could breathe through my nose and smell things again, among other benefits. However I've been slacking on my diet the past month and getting stuffy nosed again, but nothing like before, still I probably need to do another week fast, that seems to be the optimal amount of time, exercise more and lose a few more lbs. I wouldn't have believe it if anyone had told me it worked, until I did it. Low carb keto diet, whatever you can do, IF, PF, Omad, ADF, tumors feed on carbs, good luck Christina.
Started a 40 day fast today. I did a 22 day fast a few years ago and thought I should try it again. Wish me luck :)
Did you manage to do your 40 days fast. How did you feel? I'm starting a prolonged fast today. I don't know long it will be. I'll take it one day at a time but it will have to be longer than five days. I did do a five day fast two months ago and felt great.
Still alive?
I managed to do 20 days, I stopped being hungry after day 2/3 but I struggled with it mentally. It’s such a mental game and I don’t think I was ready for a 40 day fast. I’m now doing 5 day water fasts then a 2 day refeed then another 5 day fast.
what were your eating windows?
@@jrrabago5330 when dr. Berg says to refeed slowly, does he mean to eat a portion, then 30 min later another portion? Or you eat a small portion, then the next day you eat its a little bigger portion?
I think the whole world could use some extra brain cells🙌🏾😉😂
This is concise profound health info. I'm a 38 yr old nurse with possible breast cancer but too poor to do treatments. I've started researching fasting and natural cures and Dr Berg has been my most tapped into resource. Thank you for being a real Dr. You have a gift of teaching. Been doing 20:4 intermittent fasting from your videos and much more aware of what I'm doing to start my first 36hr today. God bless your work.
I hope you doing better girl 😘
Keep doing fasting and breathing techniques (pranayama) and just never go for any chemo/radiation. You will get over this
wow keep strong.. but get a doctor as well before it spreads!
Dr Berg is a Great Teacher ❤
Hey, you’re still with us?
Much respect for the electrolytes point. Salts made a major difference in my fasting. Great video.
busyrand I use his powder letting me to go longer
Snake juice is the complete electrolyte.. pottasium, sodium, magnesium in required quantities
can you get by with just salt?
Snake diet
@@jub8891 no, you need potassium! If not you will not sleep well
today is my third day of fasting. I have 2 more days left.
Good luck! Let us know how it's going :)
yes, update us! i did 3 last week, and want to do 5 next time.
Prolong fasting? Wow
I am starting it todayyy
@@kritikanarula2177 let us how it went later. Thanks
I don’t know why but he seems to be a genuine person. I believe what he says
He is bro, continue watching, even go to his events, you'll confirm he is
Jesu D. Aljure V. Hi thank you. Could you please post a link regarding his seminar or events
Amy White 😨😨😨
It's because he's giving us all his time for free and not pushing his products down our throats. He's my favorite alternative Doctor ever.
Jesus had the same effect on people
I just finished my first fast of 55 hours. Going to try for a little long on my next fast. I refed with 1 avocado and pink Himalayan sea salt with not problems! I think doing keto and IF for almost a month and a half prior helped me to ease into the fast. I was on a 23:1 schedule. Thank you Dr. BERG. I am regaining my health. You are literally saving life.
Recently lost 80 lbs & been fasting several times a month to maintain weight.. I'm so grateful for videos like this that's educational, God heard my cry for help, and He really does miracles
Amazing
God ignored you, Dr. Berg did not.
Good job
you did that. god didn’t do that.
That’s so awesome! Prayers and fasting are definitely recommended in the Bible.
I’m watching this 36 hrs into a fast for motivation. I can’t wait for the sense of self control and accomplishment when this is done.
On day 3 of a 13 day fast. Just finished a stressful workday and needed the motivation!
I’m on day 5 now. Don’t be fooled, it is freaking hard to do! I did one meal a day for a week leading up to it. I can’t say I have more energy, BUT my bursitis has disappeared! I’ve also gone from 205 to 187lbs. Getting close to my high school weight.
Get yourself some dopamine medicine. It cures away hunger.
When you do one meal a day… You literally eat all your calories at one time?
maybe cuz u lead up to it with a lacking of meals or nutrition idk. ive done one meal a day my who adult life but when i start wokring out i stopped it recently then just did a week fast and only the 2nd day was hard. i simply only miss the feeling of chewing but hunger did completely go away on the 3eed day
Fasting is a bit like exercise. The more you do it the more stamina you build and the easier and longer you can go
How long/often do you fast?
@@susaneasley5263 As a rule seven days every six months. I'm old school so I take psyllium seed husk alternating with bentonite in water with a shot of lemon juice for flavor every hour and a half. I also intermittent fast restricting eating to an eight hour window and try not to eat in the evening. That and regular exercise three times a week. Dropped 15kg in a eight months avoiding but not eliminating carbs. Also cut back on alcohol a lot. BP and blood sugar all within healthy range now. Feels great except for having to ditch a lot of old clothes with isn't bad either. :-)
@@megret1808 I haven't heard of the psyllium seed husk and bentonite combination before. Will look into. Sounds like you have been quite successful with fasting
@@susaneasley5263 psyillium is a pure fiber. No food value. Goes through like a bottle brush. The bentonite is a volcanic rock powder with a 200/1 negative ion ratio that attaches to pollutants in the blood which gets carried out by the psyllium. Need lots of water. Quarantine is perfect for fasting
@@megret1808 thanks for info I will check into
I’m 4 days into a 5 day fast, proud of myself 😊
I'm starting my prolonged fast today, can't wait for the evolutionary body change..
Who is with me!??
Any review!
Me
Currently on a fast. 64 hours so far! Aimed for 3 days, but I might extend it to 7 days depending how I feel. So far so good!
Just had my first 48 hour fast ever. I didn't skip exercising though, I feel energised instead. I thought I would never do that and stopped in the middle, but turns out you are stronger than you think. I'm definitely gonna include 48 hours fast every week. In the long run, I hope I could try increasing the duration as well. I find my face looking glowing and has very minimal acne even when I'm on my period. Good luck everyone!!
Incredible
Do you just drink water?
@@josephmartinez6037 no water the water makes u more hungry. Go without food and water and u will burn fat like crazy!!!! Good luck
@@lesiebrown2509 awful advice from you under so many comments god xd
@@lesiebrown2509 You'd be dehydrated if don't drink water.. One should drink water only when they're feeling thirsty.
I'm 96 hrs into a 120 hr fast...I'm loving it! I actually like fighting through the hunger! I prayed to God about weight loss and thanks to Him, I'm down 100lbs with 80 more to go and I know for sure, I will get there and more importantly, stay there. Give God a cry for help...no one does it better! Thank you, Father!!!!
If you feel very hungry during fasts, you may not be metabolically flexible, ie able to use your body fat for fuel as well as carbs. I suggest dr sten Ekberg, he's the best for advice on this xxx
🙏🏽 love this!!!
So give us an update please...how much have you lost?
Amen, amen and amen.
I am on hour 110 right now but I only started weighing in the 140s. I'll check my weight loss when I'm done. Mostly I want all the mental benefits that come with it and the downturn in inflammation that comes with it - one thing I noticed (among many) is that my ankles get really defined because inflammation goes down
I'm currently halfway through a 35 day water fast and feel great. When I was first learning about this process I, never thought I could do anything close to this. I want to encourage people who think it takes extraordinary willpower. It does not. It takes preparation and education.
Hey there. I hope you're doing well. I was just curious if you completed the 35days and was there any significant change to your body?
@@Micah88 I think he died😂
How did it go?
@@RakeshSainenithat’s an evil thing to say. Very sickening
Hey, any updates?
Today marks my 30th day of fasting. I was inspired by this video. Feeling fine, FULL of energy! Taking supplements, Dr. Berg's electrolytes, and Dr Berg's wheat grass.
The ONLY bad thing is I have very loose, saggy skin on my neck...I kinda look like a turkey! 😂 I'm not worried about it, though...After I decide to break my fast, I will be taking collagen powder and exercising my body (neck included) to see if that will help. If it still is saggy, a little nip and tuck will work nicely if the sagging still bothers me. 😉
To date, I have lost 30 pounds BUT the most AMAZING thing is the amount of ENERGY I have!!! I have gotten SO MANY projects done that were put off for so many years!!! I truly am a different person now! I WISH I had done this YEARS ago!!!
All of my renewed life I credit to Dr. Berg for his wonderfully informative videos and, of course, to God for designing our bodies to restore our health through His process of autophagy!!!
I just wanted to share my testimony in case some of you were on the fence regarding doing a prolonged fast.
One last thing, I don't feel amazing or heroic for not eating for 30 days...You know what IS "heroic?" It took me 5 days of feeling absolutely miserable (Very cold, headaches, recipes dancing in my head...struggling with not eating, yet having to cook for my family, etc.)...SURVIVING those 5 days is "heroic!!!" After those absolutely miserable 5 days, I wasn't hungry AT ALL and FULL of energy!!!
Hang in there, folks...When you get over "the hump," it's smooth sailing! Here's to your health! 🤩
Hello , did you experience any side effects in your body after the 5th day ? Did you experience weakness, dizziness and headache ?
@@Krishanapanchaal1 I, actually, went on to complete 40 days of fasting! I STILL felt so good (I was NOT starving myself, as I still had plenty of body fat for ketosis to feed off) but decided to very slowly (as per Dr. Berg's recommendations) break the fast.
The ONLY side effect I had after the 5 days was that although I had TONS of energy and mental clarity...I was not as physically strong as I normally am and THAT was a problem for me because I run a homestead that requires a lot of heavy lifting work. Household chores were NOT a problem, though.
I got lots of compliments from strangers about how good I looked (I'm 62)...I guess I looked younger and healthy. 😊
Also, I would recommend that IF you do a prolonged fast, do it when the weather is warm...I did one in winter and quit after a week because the cold weather made me feel terrible. 🥶
Watch Dr. Berg's excellent videos on fasting. I would not have tried doing it without educating myself FIRST.
Good luck! For me, it was a great experience!! All the health benefits are numerous! The FIRST 5 days were hell for me but, once I pushed through that period, I wondered WHY I hadn't done it years ago!!! 🤩
*This is the fountain ⛲️ of youth that we all were looking for since the dawn of time. The best thing I did in my life and to my body. I wish more people have the chutzpah to do it! Respect for Dr Berg* ✊
Looks like eating is going out of fashion 😂
Bahahaha:):):) lol true!
Pretty much 😂😂😂😂
Eating is overrated anyway... :)
Bad karma coming home to roost to the grocery stores for charging so much money just to EAT ! ;-)
Gosh, we harm the profits of big pharma and big food.... So sad.
I have juvenile onset Parkinson's disease....I went through divorce from an abusive man in 2013...I lost 64 lbs because I only fed my kids...not sure why, but after a week or so, I felt extremely energetic...I had to drink a few calories a day .. I drank milk, which I understand is "bad", but it's all I had.. I had no intention of losing weight..my only focus was a biological need to protect my three babies..so, I can verify this does work.
You're already doing fasting.. To keep you more healthy, consume food such as nutz, veggies, honey, and fruits.
You’re a gift to humanity Dr. Berg
What I admire about dr Berg is that he is an expert in his field and also he is a subtle troll. in many of his videos one can find subtle trollery
"How many of you could use some extra brain cells" my god
Any other examples? Hahahh.
he's good!
Lol yep!
I believe its called promotion👍.
Day 5 of water fasting. Lost 16lbs already and i’m planning to keep going to stay in ketosis for longer. I feel lighter and more positive, and more importantly, I’m getting more excited for myself, clothes I want to wear, and people I want to see once I break my fast. Thanks Dr. Berg!
Wow...16 lbs in 5 days?
You can stay in ketosis by not eating a lot of carbs
yo what ? wow . i think i probably lost like 2 lbs in 6 days . i guess it depends cuz i had a bigger frined who fast the same time as we by chance last week and he told me he lost 8 lbs . but im like 175 and he is over 200. it might be based on fat or something idk. but i really want to do it again
Been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer almost 2 years ago. Went through chemo for 10 months and 30 sessions of radiation. Went on remission, then 6 months later cancer came back. Stage 4 now. Bone cancer.
I am on day 2/21 days fast. First time attempt. So far not so bad. Feeling hungry but not much appetite. Food smells good but already feel exhausted thinking about eating so hopefully this feeling continues next coming days
Did a prolonged fasting for 6 day: No food , no fruit or vegetables all I had was water. The results was unbelievable 🎉Thanks doctor Berg you are the best
I've completed a 7 day water only fast. Felt amazing! Slightly tired the last day, headache second day. Days 3 - 6 felt amazing.
I’m on day 2 having headaches
Im on a 7 day fast too and on day 3, felt a little weak today, but going for it.. Have you lost weight and how are you feeling after the fast?
That;s amazing, can i ask, I'm on day number 4 of my 7 day water fast and i feel euphoric, i feel amazing! Why is this? I tested my ketones this morning and it is on 6mmol/L, I am NOT diabetic. Should i be concerned at all? I feel worried but at the same time i am on a high! can i continue this fast? I am not thinking about food and could go on for days at this point, any help would be great. xx
Its always a good idea to watch Dr.Berg while fasting..its like you really know whats goin on to ur body while fasting..keeps you motivated because you doin the right thing for yourself.
80 hours down. Unknown hours to go. The first secret is to start with a dry fast for 2 days and then move on to water fasting. Water makes you really hungry. The second secret and probably the most important one is to never tell anyone that you are fasting. Keep it a secret!!
Edit: An update. I managed to fast for 21 days in total. My personal record. It was incredible. Plan to do it sometime again. Good luck!!
I agree. I told Santa last Xmas and he gave me the gift. Was the only time Santa answered.
The secret is to do the clean Keto before you'll start the fasting because your body will change the fuel from sugar/ glicogen on fat and you won't feel hungry at all... With or without water... From my experience , I made water fasting for 19 days with the first 2 dry fasting.
You just told us ur fasting lol.
@@Bebedollie Lol. You are right. But I meant friends and family. Not internet people.
How about a Juice fast?
Just did a 140 hour fast. One of the best things I did in my life👌💪
Bahahahaha! I've been fasting for almost 50 years (everything from OMAD to no food for 50 days) Probably why I look 25 years younger than I am; I'm going to live forever lol! Thanks doc!
The Intuitive Body Foodie Network dracula 😂😂
You look 25? 😊
Lol flex on em
50 days??
I looked at your channel: your lighting is poor, bad camera work. You don't look very good.
I'm going to try this tomorrow. I already do OMAD so hopefully I'll be good.
This man is just a wealth of information. I learn so much from watching these videos and hearing the common sense explanations he provides. Keep them coming Dr. Berg!
I have 6 kids and a husband who are always eating and/or hungry, so I have found anything more than IF very difficult in the past, however, this video has strengthened my resolve and I’m going to try for a 24-hour-fast starting this evening after my last meal of today. Wish me luck! I’d love to work up to 72 hours eventually 😊
You can do this! I just finished my first 24 hour fast. I'm going to try to go longer next time.
My longest fasting was 40 hrs and I only ate because I needed to eat fridge foods before they spoilt .
😂
I love this information! I do 19:5 IF daily but I want to try a 48 hour fast.
I’m at 70 hours right now and I feel great! No cravings 😲
I'm currently going into day 4 tomorrow! I started last Wednesday. I really would like to go 7 days so cross your fingers 🤞🏽
I lost 35lbs by intermittent fasting for 3 month, I swear.
Just intermittent fasting? Or, were you doing Keto as well?
Me 2
But what does intermittent fasting have to do with swearing?
After months of intermittent fasting while listening to your videos on the subject - I thought I was ready for a 48 hour fast and I was surprised when I blew past it and finished 72 hours. Can’t wait to do my next one as I feel (TONY THE TIGER) GREAT !!! Thanks Doc 😊
I already fast daily 20-21 hours, and an extended fast of 32-38 hours once a week, so I guess an occasional 48-72 hour fast wouldn't be TOO much of a stretch, but I don't know if I can get my head around the idea of a week...or a MONTH!
What does your meal(s) look like when you eat? Do you drink coffee with ghee?
Just finished my first 72 hour fast! Thanks for all of the tips, Dr. Berg!!
Fasting is good for the body as well as for my wallet.
Not just for the spending part -- time is money as well!
Wonderful video,i'm impressed with this i'm thinking seriously to fast prolonged fasting i'm on IF for 2 months and keto so it's time for this ,thanks again for all your beautiful videos
I always fast each month for 72 hours love it this the time my body is close for reparations 🚧
hello dear do u take amy vitamins and minerala??how do u manage??would u guide plzz?
Just finished my 21 days of fasting!!! My goal well done and I'm so proud of myself 🏆🎖
Monica, Could you please tell me what you broke your fast with? I am planning an extended fast but I don’t want to get sick breaking it. Thank you in advance, and I am in awe of your strength and determination. I only hope I can do half as well!
@@kaydeedid_it2059 From what I've researched, the rule of thumb seems to be one day of juice or bone broth for every 7 days of fasting. Like a serving every 3 hours to gradually wake up your digestive system. I definitely got too eager breaking my last fast and felt pretty bad for a day or so.
@@Kellyesan Thank you so much for your help!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾
49 hours into my fast. Thought about eating todat but have no desire to. This is a first in my LIFE. So glad I don't have to eat all day evwryday. Thank you Dr Berg, you have changed my LIFE for the better and I am forever grateful! PS, I tell EVERYONE I encounter about your channel.
This guy is very good!
Sorry I ha e a question? are you taking some
vitamins while fasting?
Turning to OMAD eating 8 months ago and more recently to prolonged fasting is one of the best things I done for my health. So in addition to Omad eating, I do weekly 36-48 hours water fasts and monthly 72 hours of fasts.
Fasting comes naturally when you are doing keto and fat adapted.
I can say that after 72 hours of fasting my skin literally starts glowing. I have very high energy everyday and feel great.
Great information Dr. Berg.
@William Kildea Will try it one day, but I found my balance now, I have no weight to lose, no health issues, lean and muscular. I balanced out being anabolic and being catabolic. I do physical training 6 times/week.
Thanks for the info.
Excellent call John!! I don't bother w 24 hour fasting any longer and do 36 hour fast, once a week, without, without, any change to my working or workout schedule. (including multi-hour, fast paced mtn bike rides in hilly Oregon) That is one day and 2 nights with only water. I find this so natural for me that that often the 36 hour fast gets stretched out far beyond 36 hours. I learned to listen to my body this way, learning when I should break the 36 hour fast. This same "body talk" will inform you on longer fasts as well.
fyi: my longest fast has been 8 days / 202 hours. I stopped going longer due to outside pressure from family members bend on controlling me and my options in life. They simply don't like me surpassing them (one person in particular.) I really need to stop considering her opinion at all. She is a classic progressive, Leftist, very narrow minded, believing that everything must be justified by a political purpose (politics as a religion).
@captnhuffy You said something important here and that is to learn to listen to your body, I agree 100% with that.
Congratulations on that 8 days fast, that's great progress! :)
I can relate to family member pressure, my father who is on the S.A.D diet, is that way, trying to control me and what I choose, criticizing me on everything new I try, but it does not bother me anymore, I have my own journey in life.
Just don't be afraid of experimenting and if you're feeling great ride the wave and keep going.
I keep an open mind and try to better myself everyday.
John Thunder So this is a safe thing to do everyday? I’m on my second day of doing the OMAD.
@@justinjbolyard Yes it is, keeping your insulin down all day gives you many benefits, and depending on your goals you can increase or decrease calories.
At the moment I am gaining muscle mass and decreasing body fat with daily OMAD.
The only thing you have to do is get used to eating a large meal, I chew my food slow and I never eat in a hurry, your body will adapt to it.
Good luck!
I am doing a 7 day water fast I feel amazing 👍
how did it go??
No water? That long is dangerous dude
He's only drinking water!
Jesu D. Aljure V. Water fast dude not Dry Fast he said I don’t advise dry fast seems so dangerous
Pussy. I did 40.
Dr. Berg, I speak English and can understand your videos very well and I benefit a lot from the information you provide. I would love to show these videos to my mom and loved ones but it's hard for them to understand because it's coming from me so it almost comes off as "bro science" to them. Ever thought of translating your videos into Spanish? or create a second Channel with the same videos and pay someone to translate them?
I watched this video to hear an "outside" opinion about fasting. I am truly amazed by all the benefits. Now I'll happily fast 18 hours a day this Ramadan. Thanks for the info, Doctor Erik.
Now I understand why the bible recommend us to fast very often. May God be glorified
@@zed5129 LOL seriously, im Jewish but saw this comment and wanted to facepalm myself with the table...
Face palm all you want but May God be glorified forever! When you know, you know 🙏🏼
@@RockDavid you being jewish explains it all
@@RockDavid tell that to your holocaust friends
Dr. BERG has been my RUclips Primary Care Physician for the last 2 Years. 😂
Thanks for all the knowledge!
Have a Great Christmas all!! 🎄
I was trying for a seven day fast and broke it on the first 24 hours anyways these videos really inspire me to stick to a fast so thank you.
One guy said to me you don't eat after 2 pm ? Yes it's true I eat one big breakfast and one big lunch (keto) that's it, he said to me you are crazy, yes if you want I'm crazy, people don't understand intermittent fasting and all the benefits we get doing fasting .
Keto and intermittent fasting is a way of life 😎
I eat around 11 am and it's usually mostly protein and light veggies to break my 21 hour fast, wait about an hour and then compliment the first meal with whatever I think I need to eat for the second in order to get my nutrients for the day and then wait 21 hours for next meal and try to eat something a little different to hopefully get full compliment of nutrients of whatever might have been lacking previous 2 or 3 days. I'm allowing 1 hour from start to finish for each meal because I take my time and chew thoroughly and am not in a hurry. I also drink water and electrolytes nearly every hour from waking up until 3 hours before sleep and it is about 7 ounces each hour on the hour which is also about 1 ounce a swallow so 7 average swallows of water for me every hour with a goal of 92 to 98 ounces a day. My doctor told me to drink at least 80 for healthy kidneys etcetera. I gravitated towards this after finding out years ago that I was prediabetic and immediately cut the carbs from my diet with good results. I plan on doing 72 hour fasts every 2 to 3 months but so far I only remember going a couple of days so 1 more shouldn't be too hard. I've fasted often before because when I feel like I have a stomach bug I just stop eating for a day or 2 instead of feeding the bug(s) and prolonging the illness.
Has anyone been seeing dr. Oz try to bring people on his show who are doing keto and intermittent fasting but displaying it as non healthy to his viewers. I only trust Dr. Berg.
Doctor Oz treated Berg bad one time promising him a spot on his show then bumping him at the last minute...Doctor Oz is a promoter....and Keto saves people money rather than promoting spending on products so I am not surprised he is giving Keto a bad name...so sad really!
@@qthirteen13 wow. Dr.berg is so smart and he tells you the physiology behind everything, which I learn. His reasoning behind what he says I believe in.
Nida Khawaja I agree... he presents it very well and if you have any doubts all you have to do is find the sources he gets his info from...and lots of what he says just makes common sense ;-)
@@qthirteen13 dr oz has two videos up on someone who is doing intermittent fasting and another guy on keto but dr oz just looks shocked about keto indirectly saying its unhealthy and the other guy well his meals were loaded with carbs lol
I feel bad when ever a sitcom shows how hard it is to eat healthy and makes fun of people for trying...I wish they would promote healthy eating in media ...after all lot of stars are actually doing Keto and other healthy eating in their personal lives....
I just got reminded of this because of an episode of that show called The Neighborhood that aired last time...
I finally did it. Ive officially gone 24hrs without eating. Ive lost 5lbs which is water weight I know. But I feel good so Im gonna try to keep going. Hopefully I can get to 72hours in this stretch. I now weigh 222.5lbs. Eventually I want to get down 185lbs but I know its going to take while. This is going to be awesome!
Am 222 aswell want to go to 185
People down play water weight but you'll look less puffy if you lose the water. That's a win win
@@shaneverbless1810 bet you never got to 222.5 tho?
I love you so much Dr Berg. I wish I found you earlier in my life. I am downloading the app right now for sure.
I am giving intermittent fasting a proper go now, in order to really reap the benefits. Excited💪🏼 thanks for sharing🌟
I'm going on a fast as soon as I finish eating my dozen brownies.
I can't say enough about IF. It has just so many benefits & I've seen them first hand in my own health. Good luck with your journey!
@Artanis definitely💪🏼
@@lawrencehamm1478 haha xD. To be honest, one of the benefits of IF is that you can incorporate little treats like that in your plan
@@laurahunter1690 that's awesome, have you been doing it long term? Thank you Lauren =) I wish you all the best❣
I came off my fast today! I ate some Grapes ....I felt like dancing!😃
Please don't try and condem me! Im free🙏🏽😊
Starting again tomorrow 🚶🏾
Liv Douglas if
When you do prolonged fasting, I’ve read that your body can handle carbs much better! Grapes are definitely not going to kill you! Haha!
enjoy be free sometimes
Tell everyone you know that you're fasting. It's the only way it will become "normal" and you may actually HELP some people, once they see your results. Stand up and shout it from the rooftops! Don't be a wuss!
Just finished my 48h fast. Easy peasy as I've been doing 16/8 fasting with semi-keto diet for a while now.
I've been regularily "fasting" for 17 hours a day for many years now,not as a fasting routine,but just because it's how I felt better.
I would stop eating around 4 or 5 in the evening and not eat again until lunchtime the next day.
I've never thought of it as "fasting" until very recently.And now that I'm aware of it I'm thinking of extending it to 24 hours.
but were you actually 'clean fasting ' during that time, so no milky drinks etc
Well, that is why the bible recommends it for spiritual purposes, also getting body benefits. God is perfect
amen to that
The Bible also tells you how to have slaves instead of saying to not have them
@@majormarketing6552 Government & employers are slave owners FYI & that's the type of slavery the bible has guidance or rules on. The bible condemns the form of slavery which is holding captive of anyone against their will.
bible also says not to eat anything from pigs and swine
Also the quran i mean we fast obligatory for a month every year
“PF in a nutshell” 👍
Thanks Dr Berg for the incentive to continue fasting. First time and approaching 72 hrs! I’m drinking ACV/lemon water every AM and Sportea rest of the day
12 more hours to 72hours fasting. 2nd day was the hardest. I’m thinking to go for 90 hours .thank you for ur video .
I’ve done intermittent fasting for a while in the past. I had zero brain fog, my body leaned out easily and I had a lot of lasting energy. I loved it.
U did amazing
@@funnybones2265 thank you friend (:
I felt amazing lol.