I have been fasting for the last five or six months and I’ve lost a tremendous amount of weight I never knew fasting would be this much fun. I have lost a total of 60 pounds since a year ago and I’m loving it more and more. I’m almost at my goal that I had set myself, I have about 15 pounds to go
Tomorrow is day 30 of my 40 days/40 nights water fast. I’ve lost 40lbs so far. NO loose skin, my muscle is intact, and I have optimal energy AFTER the first 3 days I started. I’m doing as a HARD RESET on my life. I deactivated my Facebook, I dropped toxic people out of my life, and I stopped drinking on the weekends when I was off work. This is as much a spiritual journey for me as it is about weight loss. That being said, I’m excited about my progress, and can’t wait to see the results at day 40. I plan on implementing a smart refeeding plan afterwards to last upwards of half the time of my water fast. I intend on starting with broths and soups, watery fruits and vegetables, and then healthy fats, nuts, seeds and protein. This was a referendum on what was, and it has shown me what will be moving forward. 😊
@@elizabethlamb2124 it’s the first few days that get people to quit usually. It’s that time when your body is burning the remaining stored glucose and starting to burn fat stores. That period sucks, but when you get your energy back, you feel normal again, and even better in a lot of respects.
Diagnosed Stage 11 B breast cancer (last year) and stumbled on the ketogenic diet and fasting in my search for lifestyle change. Was already doing targeted exercise, strength training etc. I’m not over weight and otherwise fit but still want to improve my chances of long term survival as I have a 14yo son. Have been doing low carbs (below 30gms) since March. I also wore a CGM and discovered I was pre-diabetic despite being fit, slim and strong! This gave me even more motivation that I was on the right track with choosing ketogenic diet and fasting. Thanks to you I decided to step up and try a 36 hr water fast. I gave myself permission to stop at 24hrs if I was really struggling. I’m now at 42 hrs and am not hungry or distressed at all…. in fact feeling good and very alert so am continuing. Having a PET scan tomorrow so hoping for a good result. Thank you Mindy for your enthusiasm and support with continually providing great info, ideas and encouragement. It’s literally been “life changing” for me and gives me hope, as well as providing a positive point of focus on a daily basis, as I continue along this new life path with the enthusiasm to survive. Thank you ❤️🌹
You're saving my life. Sometimes when I feel weak, just the sound of your voice gives me that extra boost to keep going. Thank you. I'm down 36 pounds!
Ketosis v autophagy - • ketosis - switching to fat-burning v sugar-burning. What kills ketosis: blood sugar going up. •autophagy - kicks in after fasting for 17-72 hours. What kills autophagy: protein going up. You stay in a fasted state longer by not eating anything that causes your blood sugar or protein to rise. So basically - low-protein fats. Good things to consume to extend fasted state: • fat snack - salted butter(? - she didn’t say that but I love butter and think it would be good). She mentioned avocado and nut butter. • mct oil in coffee or tea • exogenous ketones. (Don’t take right after eating but can take to extend fast.)
I've heard another really good Doctor who shares great info on loosing belly fat fast and all things thyroid & inflammation, who suggested drinking a cup of warm (not hot) coconut milk to melt the Ghee (high quality coconut milk) with Ghee, tumeric & ground black pepper.. I haven't tried it as yet, but i have done ghee, tumeric & black pepper in warm water (boiled water gone warm) to melt the ghee, then tumeric, black pepper and the chia seed last and sometimes i will add a small amount of cayenne pepper as well.
In early June, I water fasted fasted for 5 days. Since then, the pain in my knee joint has significantly reduced. Since then, I’ve been switching from low carb days to high carb. I’ve been able to keep the weight loss for a month. I’m now ready to do a 3 day fast. The variation in the diet seems important to this 80 year old body!
@@classicalperformances8777 Mine is at 126 this a.m. as I begin another fast. I’ll watch it go down as this body clears out. Grateful for the guidance on how to undo the dietary mistakes of the past. ❄️
@@classicalperformances8777so I did research on fixing the pancreas and fasting Dr Walter Longo says 3 days of fasting will revitalize your pancreas to a point it will make new beta cells. I just did 4 days water only. Morning BS started at 277 morning of day 1 morning of day 5 it was 148. Really wanted it to be in the normal range but damn this worked faster than the IF KETO results I was doing. I also take metformin and berberine and decided NOT to take them during fast so this was just my body fixing itself. I feel confident next 3-4 day fast will get me there!
@@classicalperformances8777I'm a Type 1 (juvenile) diabetic. I've found my liver holds on to junk & glucagon (a hormone that raises your sugar). The cleaner you get, the less it will dump. So it's worse at first
We are using heavy cream in our coffee as the “fat bomb”. I am 39 hours into a fast normally I drink a black coffee but I am working alongside my 16 year old son. I did not want him on MCT oil as he is operating at a high level of ketosis so his body doesn’t need any encouragement. He was 50lbs overweight (same as me), he’s now 34lbs to his target weight, I have 13lbs to go. (He was inspired my weight loss). So we’re on Keto and intermittent fasting but after two weeks I decided he was ready for a longer fast which he has managed no problem (he’s on his second one). He lost 16lbs in 2 weeks but the most helpful thing is the coffee with heavy cream… it makes it a lot easier for him (and me!). Thank you for your great videos. I have done water fasts myself, amazing but I haven’t noticed a difference with adding the heavy cream to my coffee in terms of weight loss, they appear to be the same which is interesting. I have taken mct oil occasionally but it’s a bit yuk in coffee. The greatest result from all of this is my sons happiness. He lost himself in the carb coma during covid (like I did myself… and enjoyed! 😂) so it’s great to see him back to himself, his acne is also gone (although he’s trying to grow a beard… I don’t know which is worse! 😂❤). Thanks again for your very motivating videos, so helpful and informative and you always keep up to date on the research. ❤
I've discovered that doing something I love like singing helps me stop thinking about food. Instead of filling myself up with food, I am filling myself up with truth and beauty. Just completed a 17 hr fast doing this! 👍
What a lovely perspectived - thanks for sharing this! I too will be filling myself up with truth and beauty - my activity of choice will be focused on my houseplants and fish:)
@@rajwinderjohal8424 At 3:20 she says that protein stops autophagy. Peanuts (and peanut butter) have a ton protein, as well as fat. How does consuming heavy caloric proteins and fats "help" a fast? If you're eating proteins and fats, then it means you're not fasting. It doesn't make sense. It's the only part of the video where @DrMindyPelz lost me.
I recently found your information and it’s life changing. I’ve been overweight my entire life and am currently flirting with 300lbs. Thank you tremendously for all the video, advice, and information you give.
@@boredaftergrad2010 ok... I was just wondering about the word "flirting" in that context unless someone wants to gain weight. Which probably the majority of the audience of this channel is not doing.
@@joelafrite7850 I see what you’re saying. In my part of town we use it to mean that you’re getting close to something but not there yet. For good or for bad. Definitely don’t want to be 300 lbs 😅
This video could not have come at a better time. I am 42 hrs into a 48 hour fast and was heating some bone broth up because I just felt like I couldn't go any longer. Thank you so much for all you do! Yum avocado, and now I can power through.
I was aiming for 32 hours, but told myself 18 hours was fine. Which I made "easily" so I went for 24, which was fairly easy, then 32 was my goal. Now I'm at...46 hours? Didn't plan for this, but since I'm doing okay, I'm going to keep going until I'm sure I'm out. I have plenty of fat to live on. Needed some electrolytes, but I've been very well hydrated, so I'm not worried there, I have had a few hunger pangs, but nothing major thankfully. And I've given myself grace if I decide I need to have some fat to take it further, but honestly, electrolytes have been the only thing I've needed and that's only after like 44 hours.
Ive been building up my tolerance for longer fasting. I went from 36 - 45 hours, and right now im 66 into a 72 hour fast. No real hunger pains this time.
@@Postcard_Perfect so I would suggest pushing it a little bit further each time you fast. Next time, instead of doing 18 hours, try to do 19, and so on and so forth. Our bodies adjust with things over time. That's one of the reasons she says we should mix up our fasting times - but that's a different conversation.
@@Postcard_Perfect I just came off a 114 hour fast (4.5 days) and quit short for the same reasons as you. - i have a tendency to low blood pressure. Make sure you are getting electrolytes on longer fasts (calcium, magnesium, sodium and especially potassium - also consider a B Complex). Stay hydrated - it helps to drink something hot when hungry (tea or coffee). Build up your fasting hours slowly - 24 hours is easier to do if you are sleeping on it!😉 From there, 36 hours is a cinch! Just make sure you have activities/distractions available that take you away from your typical eating patterns. Let us know how you do! 💚
I started July 2nd doing a 17 hour fast daily except on Sundays I do a 24 hour fast and once a month I do a 36 hours. I go to the gym 3/4 days a week. I can’t wait to see big results!
That is why before I go to work I put a small amount of coconut oil in my coffee, because it helps me have energy to work in a fasted state! On work days my fasts are always over 24 hrs!
Two years ago, I tried intermittent fasting (18/6) and the keto diet. While it did help me lose weight quickly, I would advise against starting off too extreme. After two weeks on this diet, somehow my body stopped sending hunger signals to my brain, so the initial struggle with hunger only lasted for the first two weeks. However, three weeks into the diet, I had an accident. I passed out while riding my motorcycle, I didn’t even remember falling. When I regained consciousness, I was confused and didn’t know what had happened. I had never passed out before in my life. Luckily, I didn’t break any bones, but I had many wounds on my hands, legs, and face. I believe the extreme IF and keto diet caused my body to go into “survival mode” and actually it needed calories so that I didn't lose my consciousness, but my brain wasn’t receiving the signals, and eventually I collapsed It was so scary, I was very lucky that I was still alive. After the accident, I stopped the keto diet but still do intermittent fasting occasionally. So, my advice is to not do the Intermittent Fasting dan Keto too extreme.
IF should only be done in combination with a ketogenic diet AFTER you’re body is fat adapted. And that takes a couple of months on a low carb diet. Anything extreme is not good unless you’re adapted your body. You slowly ease yourself into it, and almost by itself, you’re noticing that you can skip a meal. Did you check with your GP before starting? That should also be done before starting. Medication regime, conditions (fatty liver, T2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions) I don’t read anything about that in your post. So, as a conclusion based on your comment, you jumped into it without preparation, researching, checking, learning. The best thing about IF is that you can skip a day or two (staying low carb/keto/carnivore) according to how you feel. It really doesn’t matter. I take it day by day, and if I feel I can go longer than 16 hours fasting, I do it, and if I don’t, I enjoy my meal. I have the rest of my life ahead of me, and the benefits are already so obviously apparent (weight loss, energetic, good feeling about myself) that there is no deadline for me. I took control of my condition, and that is what counts.
just finished my 3 days water fast...feeling amazing! Your education made all the difference! Thank you! Read you book in 3 sitting...couldn't put it down)
When I first discovered you and completed my very first 36 hour fast, I noticed the lipoma I had on the top of my thigh had resolved greatly. No more nerve pain there! Subsequent fasting has helped even more and my most favorite effect of fasting is beautiful skin! Thank you!
I’ve only just started fasting. My nerve pain disappears completely when I’m fasting. It’s amazing. Then when I break fast, even with healthy stuff and all Dr Mindy’s advice , late afternoon the pain returns. Seems like my nerve pain is feeding off food. 😢
I too have a lipoma thay I would like to reduce on my hip. The doctor and dermatologist said only surgery would remove the lipoma. I felt like that information had to be wrong. Thank you for sharing! I'm going to see what results I can have with fasting. Good luck with your journey.
I cannot tell you how amazingly informative you are for women, young but mostly menopausal or post menopausal. I came across your three weeks ago. I'm 66, 5ft 7in 165lbs. I felt heavy. Since I have been watching you, I have lost 15 lbs. Never before watching others. I was in apophagy twice now, was so happy I actually was going around the house saying I'm in apophagy I thank you, I feel so much lighter and more energy. We're in this together!❤❤😊
Dr. Mindy has changed my life. I never thought I be able to lose weight again in my life. I am 59 yrs old and feeling young with losing 70 lbs since Sept 2022. The last 30 lbs I want to lose is being stubborn. Lol. I do 12:8 fasting, but changed it up in the week to fast long. Good luck everyone.
@@fractal1133I feel like peanut butter would also be too high in sugar... But I'm not sure about the other nut butters and I realize peanuts are technically legumes...
I've lost 165 pounds. I love the stress. I love the desperate feeling. I love this torture! Every time I look at myself, it makes me want to feel the grief again! So I fast constantly. At this point, I'm working into what I'm calling Ketomad. It's freekin awesome! Pretty sure I'm about to drop another weight class because of it. I lots 165 and was eating carbs and sugar the whole time. Now that I leveled off this keto is kicking omad into another gear.
I just finished a 93 hour fast. I felt good and did some light yoga. I have a cup of small coffee each morning and then on the 3rd day I ended up having a bulletproof coffee to keep my fast going longer. I broke my fast with Bone Broth and then a pea protein shake. I usually fast 20/4 each day. Love all the information you share. 💜
I finished my first 36 hr fast today at noon. I felt fantastic throughout the whole fast. I think I could have gone longer but I didn’t want to push it since I just started IF on 6/25. After watching one of your many videos I started it on day 2/3 of my cycle. I can imagine that it won’t always feel that great depending on when I do it during my cycle. ❤
your positivity and energy is amazing and contagious!!! for me a mom with a special need kid... lack of sleep and stress level high most of the time..... now i can find motivation to loose weight and become healthy and fit!!!
Great video with good tips to boost autophagy. 3 Hacks that work for me: 1. Get busy. 2. Try to be sporty - I preffer running. 3. Avoid spending time whith people who eat their meals BUT never avoid water with ACV/salt/slice of lemon/orange/cucumber. My longest 120hrs.
Thank you for helping me, I started fasting for 2 months before my scheduled blood work, and my doctor was impressed, and I will continue this fasting lifestyle, ( not to brag but I lost 7 lbs) thank you again, I’m 64 yrs old and feels amazing❤from Gilbert, Arizona
Thank you Dr Mindy! Adding MCT in black coffee and 1/2 Avocado works wonders for me. Makes a huge impact on my ability to stretch my fasts out to longer duration.
I began fasting on May 1 and have had such amazing results! My doc had been suggesting around a 15 lb needed loss for a couple of years. During an appt in April he suggested taking semaglutide for weight loss. My instant thought was that there is no way I'm taking a medication to attempt weight loss. This is what brought me to Dr. Mindy, her books, and this channel What a game changer!!! Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise around fasting for women.
I’ve been taking Berberine which is like an all natural semiglutide and it’s helped me release almost 50 lbs from the last week in December to now. I’m down 70 from my highest. I didn’t have any side effects with Berberine.
I love this video! It came right when I needed it because I am attempting a 3 day water fast. I’ll settle for 24 hours, but let’s see if I can keep going. I love that I don’t have to give up my cup of coffee too. Thank you thank you Dr. Mindy! You’re my new best friend ❤
The critical pieces for me are keeping my hydration and electrolytes i.e. salt and mg intake steady during a 48-72 hr fasts. I have always allowed myself coffee, green or herbal teas if needed. But I am not a purist. I do make sure to eat avocado and/or salmon or air fryer chicken wings before I go into longer fasts.
I did an 18 day water fast recently but Supplemented with sea salt and also had some sparkling water and water with a lemon slice in. I felt quite weak and nauseous in the beginning. I broke at 18 days as it was hot and I had some dizzyness. But my body hadn’t finished fasting and was asking for me to carry on. So I took a break of about a week where I refed with fermented cabbage, kefir, protein and vegetables, I basically tried to eat little carbs. I was then able to restart the fast and did another 8 days. This time without any salt or lemon. I was feeling wonderful from day 1 no symptoms. I felt energised as I have never felt before during a fast. I love fasting on pure water (and occasional fresh mint tea) as my body goes into deep healing
How often have you done fasting and what about any electrolyte supplements? Also how much weight did you loose and was that the intent as well? Thank you
@@paulgill7222 i have done it quite a few times. I started in 2018 and since then I probably fasted about 8 to 10 times. I mainly do it for spiritual reasons as when I fast I meditate a lot and do a lot of yoga which leads to a more expansive way of being. I only ever once fasted with electrolyte supplementation which gave me more energy. But I think if you eat well before the fast and go into ketosis before you start the fast then perhaps no electrolytes are needed. Trust your body and do what feels right. I don’t believe in right or wrong. I don’t know exactly how much weight I lose but I would say from an 18 day fast perhaps 10kg. Maybe more. It really depends on the person. I also like to do long walks as much as I can
Enjoy your videos. I got into fasting in a backwards way, I started taking hypnosis classes. I started doing healing hypnosis and the funny thing that I noticed was my body through me into fasting.(Autophagy) 18/6. I had to then learn more about what my body was doing and more about fasting and that is how I came up upon your videos. I found out it happened to other clients who I am working with. They started fasting without the intent. I really don't have hunger pains but I have redesigned my hypnosis to help in that area. I put in an induction that works like magic if I have issues. It did happen a couple times and I use the induction phrase. Love fasting for a few reasons. I feel better, look better and I am saving a lot on groceries. And it automatically controls my coffee intake which was a lot. No looking back for me. Thanks Mindy for video.
I love you Dr. Mindy.!!!! I NEEDED this video so badly right now.... PERFECT timing. Truly Divine. 24 hours down. Must do some serious prolonged fasting to beat my stage 4 melanoma. Sending love &+ light. !!!!
I'm in my first ever fast, went for the 36 (I know, too ambitious but I'm doing it) I'm 26 hours in and will be sleeping soon, it's late. I'm hoping it'll help me jump into ketosis when I leave autophagy. I know fat bombs, proteins and starch very well. Plan to have a fat bomb to break, use some apple cider vinegar and then have a keto meal. I haven't been particularly hungry hungry, I've had plenty of cravings. Thank you for this. My health hasn't been great for a few years and I'm way too young to accept that. I really hope this helps the thyroid too
Im from Pakistan..today is the first day of 36 hours fasting..on regular base i fast like 18 19 hours but i fast 36 hours today because of ur videos which give me motivation
You didn't mention sardines- I wasn't a huge fan, but seeing how much better my blood sugar levels and ketones are after eating them was a huge game changer for me !! Like 1 can a day was enough to get me through a 90 hour fast without any issues... I don't recommend a 90 hour fast , it just happened last month.... normally I do a 36 hour fast every week ....
Sardines will stop autophagy since they have protein in addition to fat. So, a sardine fast can be great for getting into ketosis, but eating sardines will stop autophagy. Depends on your goal for your fast- if you just want ketosis, sardines can be great- if you want autophagy, leave off protein. 🙂
I did 3 days water fast and struggled on day 3 and was at a 1.1 GKI. So that was great! Then.. Had a can of sardines and it lowered my GKI to .9!! And my mojo meter said I was in the ultimate autophagy healing stage. Sardines get my bg down fast and my ketones up. Big fan of sardines. Im definitely in autophagy with sardines, but each their own. Check your numbers!
After i saw Dr. Mindy's video on the 36 hour fast i went and read the study she linked on it and decided to try a month of 36/12 hour fasts. Im 12 days in and feel incredible. The first 2 fasting days were the hardest but after the third 36 hour fast i found a groove. I have had horrible stomach issues and skin problems all my life (34 years old) but all of them are gone on this fast. I dropped a crazy amount of bloat/inflammation in my gut and all my joint aches are gone. Fasting can be hard to start if youre new to it but wow is it worth doing. Give it a try if you havent before!!
Due to yourself in others, I'm already doing time-restricted eating or IF depending on what you'd like to call it, But this is my very first extended fast started at 6pm yesterday, and it's now 4pm the following day. So a wee while to go and actually not feeling that bad. I'm simply trying to focus on other things as my tummy grumbles quietly! wish me luck, And even if I do falter I've done good for my first time. But I don't plan on doing do... Wish me luck. oh I'm only doing a 36 hr fast!
Thank you for giving us the tools to help us ease into a longer fast. I think this is a fantastic way to help us to mentally "bridge the gap" between shorter and longer fasts. Great stuff!
I completed a 40-hour fast and I am not even hungry, I had a few chicken wings and don't really feel like eating. Feel great! Next, 48 hrs fast next week.
When I've nothing else on hand I have had a teaspoon or two of olive, coconut or mct oil. Much better than giving into the urge to be naughty and the symptoms are usually gone in 20 to 30 minutes.
Hi, Doctor Mindy. Just finished 10 days & 22 hours of my Water fast. Hit the wall. 2nd meal is AWESOME Autophagy is kicking azz on necrosis of the hips, where I once could not walk... NOW I can. AMAZING RESULTS. Thank you.
I put a chunk of ginger in my black coffee as well as the MCT oil. I'm on day three of my three-day water fast. It's been interesting to observe how I've been feeling. This is more for healing instead of weight loss. Yesterday felt like something was going on in my brain. It wasn't a headache. I'm hoping it was the good reset. I'd love to kick this depression to the curb. Good to know about the other hacks. Grateful!
@@DrMindyPelz I saw your "Diary of a CEO" podcast, and the clip. I sent the clip to my kids because it's condensed and brilliant. In the clip, you mentioned your five day fast and how it helped heal your achilles issue. I've got what I think is arthritis bullshit moving into my knees. I'm thinking of extending this three-day fast to five or six and see if my knee pain stops. If I do this, I think I will use your hacks of a half avocado, and the exogenous keynotes. I do feel mentally clearer today. Grateful!
I'm gearing up for my next 7 day fast. Day 4 is usually what trips me up. I added a major boost of patassium last time and it was such a relief! It calmed my racing heartrate and cleared up my headache. I'll try a fat bomb if i really struggle. It's not particulalry HUNGER that does me in - it's the mental component - I think about and obssess over food to such an awful extent
I agree, I miss the act of eating. I probably don’t have the best relationship with food but I’m getting better although I don’t have a weight problem, it’s the cancer I want to avoid feeding as I work to shrink it to nothing 🙏🏼😁
You helped me last night I was into the 36 hour fast I was hungry I went to bed. 1 more hour and I will have fasted 36 hours. When I woke up this morning I wasn’t hungry but I wanted my coffee so I put a tablespoon of heavy cream. Maybe I will fast longer than 36. Thank you Dr. MINDY. Added bonus I’m almost down to the 140s I lost 36 pounds since last September and practically reversed type 2 diabetes. This is a way of life for me now. I can only eat real food mostly ketovore and fasting. 🙏 God bless you for you help and motivation.
This video is great timing for me. I just recently completed a 40 hr fast to eliminate some ilness symptoms i experienced. Fasting is a magic trick in so many ways. I tend do be a "puritan" (as you cleverly put it) faster. But I think exigenous ketones are interesting for fasting benefits extension. Has anyone published research on this? Thank you for being our fasting queen❤
Just managed my first really long fast went over the 24hr mark and went to 38 before I started having anxiety in my half awaken state this morning. Started sweating and eventually fell back asleep. When I woke a little while later I had to break the fast I felt awful however I’m going to be better prepared next time. I know it will take me time to get it right but I’m so proud of myself. For someone who’s never really restricted eating I’m super impressed but only possible because of you Mindy. Everytime I’m hesitant unsure or waning I whack on one of your videos or podcast interviews to keep educating myself keep learning and hopefully it will all stick one day. It’s a process a journey and I’m glad I’ve started. Thank you so much. Im going to keep going even though today I felt sick and probably ate too many carbs and sugar after just to get myself feeling normal again phew😅 god bless you ❤
Hi Mindy . Im able to go 23/ 1 without that deep gut pain. Ive been doing keto because everything else wasn't working. I eat everything in that 1 hour and I've lost 40 pounds. I'm doing low carb and my diet before was really healthy despite my not losing weight ,and IF. My breath tastes like metal. Im about to start TMG and NMN.
Hi, I am new to intermittent fasting and am stoked to have found you, you seem very passionate and are so considerately thorough in your guidance! I've been drinking collagen and a mushroom powder mix during my fasting window, does that take me out of ketosis and defeats the fasting process?
You need to test your blood sugar to know for sure, for some it will break their fast. Hi Venessa Nicole See this to learn the formula to test if food or drink breaks a fast - resetacademy.drmindypelz.com/pl/2147629690
What worked for me to create a morning brew…was transitioning to hot water with mushroom powder, cocoa powder (coffee replacement), turmeric powder, ginger, black pepper or chili, cinnamon, mct oil…and any spices / herbs that taste good like cloves and peppermint, lavender…
I'm not afraid of saturated fat. Can I just add coconut oil to my coffee instead of mct oil. Or can I have a spoon of olive oil? 2 things I already have readily available in my home!
Thank you Dr. Mindy for these three simple hacks. They’re good to have on hand just in case I am super excited to be doing the three day water fast with you and all your followers these next three days. See you in the zoom call today !!❤🎉
Question about breaking a fast with fat and/ or protein. I'm following your 4-2-1 fasting plan. In that video where you intro this fasting plan you mention those of us women in our 60's (66 here) should always break our fasts with protein so that's what I'm doing. Got my Keto Mojo last week and I've been in light to moderate ketosis most days ( once optimal) and good to optimal glucose. Thanks for clarification on fat/protein tobreak my fast.💙💚
I know it can be confusing! 💙You need to make the best choices you can based on YOUR goals. If you are focused on muscle building break with protein, if you want to extend autophagy break with fat, to feed you microbiome break with polyphenols, probiotics or prebiotics. The hard work is finding YOUR unique strategy. You are doing great! resetacademy.drmindypelz.com/pl/2147629776
Thank you Mindy. Longer fasts trigger my migraine headaches, and perhaps these hacks will help me fast longer without pain. Question: Could I have 1 Keto Cup in the morning in place of the MCT oil coffee? I am highly sensitive to caffeine.
I enjoy coffee so I drink decaffeinated coffee so I don’t disrupt my sleep as I am also sensitive to caffeine. I realise that is a divisive subject but I’m brave 😂
@@abigailcross624 I started this program recently. I do notice a difference, if it weren't for my stress. For my stress I am attempting to increase walking. On days that start out too hot and only get hotter I am going somewhere I can walk indoors.
I woke this am with a headache. Drank a glass of warm water proceeded with a cup of coffee (for you maybe tea) then went for my walk~within 1:2 hr. Back home drank a glass of cold water with lemon peel. I suspect mineral water is also needed. Read your post and realized it worked no headache. I think it’s dehydration and we really need to focus as such on a longer fast. Hopefully this can also help you💝
Dr Mindy, is a longer fast of 60 hours once a week better than alternate day 36 hour fast for weight loss? As a woman I struggle with weight in my lower body especially thighs and cellulite.
I found eating my last meal in the afternoon in order to get a jump start from the forced sleeping fast was fruitless because of the "Dawn Affect". The dawn phenomenon is a natural occurrence that happens in all people. In the early morning hours, certain hormones - such as growth hormone, cortisol, and catecholamines - cause the liver to release extra glucose. It's our built-in coffee spike. So in reality, we are throwing away a meal and getting absolutely no credit for it! So I have my last meal with a very healthy no carb, high fat breakfast to start my fasting. It gives me a jump on things. Just saying. 😉
Yeah, unfortunately this doesn't apply to me. My BS doesn't drop below 200 until about day 4 or 5 of a water fast. I have extreme insulin resistance. The only good results I've had is during the 3 months that I practiced both OMAD ~and~ ADF at the same time. So I ate 4 meals a week total. It was a bit difficult to sustain but belly fat pretty much melted off - quickly. I'm planning to do it again, but this time I'll eat (on the 4 days that I do) in the morning instead of evening. I was eating after dark.
I’ve been following your 30 day reset. I’m in my mid 50s and my cycle was very sporadic and usually months in between cycles. Now I have started getting a closer monthly cycle again. Except it keeps coming around day 20. So I go back to day one of the 30 day protocol. My issue is, I am not getting days off of fasting as soon as I hit the no fasting days, my period comes. Should I just take days off of fasting here and there? I’m perplexed I’m still getting a period, although not regular, at 55 now!
I just got the book. Never passed 18hrs. But, I want to get a better digestive belly. I am hoping for 24hrs and maybe 36 to start. You are doing a great job Dr. Mindy❤❤
I hear differing opinions on whether or not I can add some heavy cream to a coffee during a fast. I have blood tested after drinking it and it will either stay level or drop a couple of points. It’s very helpful (along with drinking electrolytes) to extend my fasts and avoid the headaches. However, my skin is looking AWFUL after doing various fasts for about a month now. Not sure if it’s a reaction to the heavy dairy or if it’s a blocked detox pathway?
I would think so. I know you are asking Mindy. I reason in my own mind that if nut butter is okay, nuts are even better. With Macadamias I am careful NOT to eat an entire handful, however. About half that much. Same with Brazil nuts. I only eat 3.
Mindy ..I love you .I've got my keytones up to 0.7 with fasting and it's easy for me now..I'm hoping for higher too..my glucose is good and I'm also going under infrared lamp ...
I’m a Veteran,I’m on a lot of meds, I been following you several months, I’m 74 done a 24 fast and and several 11,17 hrs and many more, I am stroke survivor,been do sardines everyday,one can and some frozen blueberries
I agree with you that black coffee is an acquired taste. I've found that when I started to use grassfed heavy whipping cream instead of almond milk, that I don't need as much creamer. I put a tablespoon of it in on my mornings that I am going to do my fasted workout. I add ground cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, which helps me focus on the taste of the spices rather than the milk. Also, switching to Organic coffee has made the taste a tad bit more bearable. 😊
Thank you! This is a helpful reminder to keep on track! I have lost 22 pounds in six weeks and during that time did two 36 hour fasts at the weekend but I also stopped drinking red wine every day which was probably a major factor of the weight loss. Last week I fell off the wagon and ate a lot of things I knew I shouldnt and miraculously still lost weight. This is the best diet for me ever and I am 57 and tried most of them! I also love the science behind it as it makes so much sense to me. Thanks Dr Mindy x
I`m 66, 260lbs 5' 11", heart failure, A-fib, aortic aneurism, high BP, angioedema and psoriasis. I fasted M-W-F through May, ate normally in June, and now I fast 3 days, eat 3 days etc. I`m trying to do carnivore (which for me means being barely in ketosis ;- )
Great info.. can we have stevia? I want to make a drink Cream of tartar Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp of lemon juice (squeezed) 1/2 tsp of apple cider vinegar Put this all in the glass of water And a quarter cup stevia Well let's take you out of autophagy or Take you out of a fasted State? Please help
Hello everyone. My wife has a long anemia condition wich thx to some of my religion practices and better diet got better but im determined to fully heal my wife anemia so i want to combine my spiritual knowledge with science as God intended in the beginning. I have performed 3 days and 7 days fasting with only water, but my wife 3 days fasting was to difficult for her. Wonder is someone with severe anemia has tried to extend the fasting for healing and if you do, how you do it? Thx who ever
currently 10 days into a water fast (blood sugar is high 80s low 90s and ketones are in the 3s); what I do to make it work good: 1) have a 2 day fast fast 2 days before with 50 grams of protein - this gets my ketones around 0.7 to 1.2 when starting first day of water fast 2) take activated charcoal day 2 - 4 to get rid of dying gut bacteria - if not you can get a bad headache 3) no exercise (except very slow walks in sun to get Vit D from sun) 4) add fasting salts (electrolyte with no sugar) to your water to keep your electrolyte levels up 5) get lots of sleep 6) take water soluble vitamins (as long as they don't have calories) and trace minerals 7) take melatonin to before bed if you cannot sleep (fasting cause higher levels of cortisol 8) test blood morning and night make sure blood sugars are about 40 and ketones are below 8 - pull the cord on fast if these levels are breached 9) after fast refeed slowly first day: a) water with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice b) bone broth c) bone broth with 4 ounces of overly boiled chicken d) sauerkraut e) mct oil f) blended vegetables
I have been fasting for the last five or six months and I’ve lost a tremendous amount of weight I never knew fasting would be this much fun. I have lost a total of 60 pounds since a year ago and I’m loving it more and more. I’m almost at my goal that I had set myself, I have about 15 pounds to go
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This is a GREAT video! Very clarifying. Thank you!! Sometimes the comments are confusing but this really helped clear things up!
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Tomorrow is day 30 of my 40 days/40 nights water fast.
I’ve lost 40lbs so far. NO loose skin, my muscle is intact, and I have optimal energy AFTER the first 3 days I started.
I’m doing as a HARD RESET on my life. I deactivated my Facebook, I dropped toxic people out of my life, and I stopped drinking on the weekends when I was off work.
This is as much a spiritual journey for me as it is about weight loss.
That being said, I’m excited about my progress, and can’t wait to see the results at day 40.
I plan on implementing a smart refeeding plan afterwards to last upwards of half the time of my water fast. I intend on starting with broths and soups, watery fruits and vegetables, and then healthy fats, nuts, seeds and protein.
This was a referendum on what was, and it has shown me what will be moving forward. 😊
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Gosh a water fast, I tried to do a 40 day but I just couldn't. You inspire me to try again.
@@elizabethlamb2124 it’s the first few days that get people to quit usually. It’s that time when your body is burning the remaining stored glucose and starting to burn fat stores.
That period sucks, but when you get your energy back, you feel normal again, and even better in a lot of respects.
I teach a 72 hour fast once or twice a year, anything longer should be supervised.
Amazing🙂. I applaud you. Very inspiring
Diagnosed Stage 11 B breast cancer (last year) and stumbled on the ketogenic diet and fasting in my search for lifestyle change. Was already doing targeted exercise, strength training etc. I’m not over weight and otherwise fit but still want to improve my chances of long term survival as I have a 14yo son. Have been doing low carbs (below 30gms) since March. I also wore a CGM and discovered I was pre-diabetic despite being fit, slim and strong! This gave me even more motivation that I was on the right track with choosing ketogenic diet and fasting. Thanks to you I decided to step up and try a 36 hr water fast. I gave myself permission to stop at 24hrs if I was really struggling. I’m now at 42 hrs and am not hungry or distressed at all…. in fact feeling good and very alert so am continuing. Having a PET scan tomorrow so hoping for a good result. Thank you Mindy for your enthusiasm and support with continually providing great info, ideas and encouragement. It’s literally been “life changing” for me and gives me hope, as well as providing a positive point of focus on a daily basis, as I continue along this new life path with the enthusiasm to survive. Thank you ❤️🌹
Praying that you get a good report from your scan!
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@@DrMindyPelz I’m so grateful for your personal reply when you have so many seeking your attention. Thank you 🙏🏻
You are golden !! Keep the mindset of health! Prayers sent your way😊❤❤
You're saving my life. Sometimes when I feel weak, just the sound of your voice gives me that extra boost to keep going. Thank you. I'm down 36 pounds!
Same here. Ill just turn on one of her videos and im back on track😅
Ketosis v autophagy -
• ketosis - switching to fat-burning v sugar-burning. What kills ketosis: blood sugar going up.
•autophagy - kicks in after fasting for 17-72 hours. What kills autophagy: protein going up.
You stay in a fasted state longer by not eating anything that causes your blood sugar or protein to rise. So basically - low-protein fats.
Good things to consume to extend fasted state:
• fat snack - salted butter(? - she didn’t say that but I love butter and think it would be good). She mentioned avocado and nut butter.
• mct oil in coffee or tea
• exogenous ketones. (Don’t take right after eating but can take to extend fast.)
I've heard another really good Doctor who shares great info on loosing belly fat fast and all things thyroid & inflammation, who suggested drinking a cup of warm (not hot) coconut milk to melt the Ghee (high quality coconut milk) with Ghee, tumeric & ground black pepper..
I haven't tried it as yet, but i have done ghee, tumeric & black pepper in warm water (boiled water gone warm) to melt the ghee, then tumeric, black pepper and the chia seed last and sometimes i will add a small amount of cayenne pepper as well.
In early June, I water fasted fasted for 5 days. Since then, the pain in my knee joint has significantly reduced. Since then, I’ve been switching from low carb days to high carb. I’ve been able to keep the weight loss for a month. I’m now ready to do a 3 day fast. The variation in the diet seems important to this 80 year old body!
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My morning blood sugar after 15 hours of fasting is high. Dawn fenomwnon
@@classicalperformances8777 Mine is at 126 this a.m. as I begin another fast. I’ll watch it go down as this body clears out. Grateful for the guidance on how to undo the dietary mistakes of the past. ❄️
@@classicalperformances8777so I did research on fixing the pancreas and fasting Dr Walter Longo says 3 days of fasting will revitalize your pancreas to a point it will make new beta cells. I just did 4 days water only. Morning BS started at 277 morning of day 1 morning of day 5 it was 148. Really wanted it to be in the normal range but damn this worked faster than the IF KETO results I was doing. I also take metformin and berberine and decided NOT to take them during fast so this was just my body fixing itself. I feel confident next 3-4 day fast will get me there!
@@classicalperformances8777I'm a Type 1 (juvenile) diabetic. I've found my liver holds on to junk & glucagon (a hormone that raises your sugar). The cleaner you get, the less it will dump. So it's worse at first
We are using heavy cream in our coffee as the “fat bomb”. I am 39 hours into a fast normally I drink a black coffee but I am working alongside my 16 year old son. I did not want him on MCT oil as he is operating at a high level of ketosis so his body doesn’t need any encouragement. He was 50lbs overweight (same as me), he’s now 34lbs to his target weight, I have 13lbs to go. (He was inspired my weight loss). So we’re on Keto and intermittent fasting but after two weeks I decided he was ready for a longer fast which he has managed no problem (he’s on his second one). He lost 16lbs in 2 weeks but the most helpful thing is the coffee with heavy cream… it makes it a lot easier for him (and me!). Thank you for your great videos. I have done water fasts myself, amazing but I haven’t noticed a difference with adding the heavy cream to my coffee in terms of weight loss, they appear to be the same which is interesting. I have taken mct oil occasionally but it’s a bit yuk in coffee. The greatest result from all of this is my sons happiness. He lost himself in the carb coma during covid (like I did myself… and enjoyed! 😂) so it’s great to see him back to himself, his acne is also gone (although he’s trying to grow a beard… I don’t know which is worse! 😂❤). Thanks again for your very motivating videos, so helpful and informative and you always keep up to date on the research. ❤
I've discovered that doing something I love like singing helps me stop thinking about food. Instead of filling myself up with food, I am filling myself up with truth and beauty. Just completed a 17 hr fast doing this! 👍
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What a lovely perspectived - thanks for sharing this! I too will be filling myself up with truth and beauty - my activity of choice will be focused on my houseplants and fish:)
Singing also stimulates the vagus nerve which helps with emotion regulation! 🙌
@@debfox Did not know that - cool!
1. Fasted snack - pure fat bomb eg. Avocado, nut butter
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@@rubiasheikh4655 Exogenous Ketones is ketones from outside sources such as supplements.
@@rajwinderjohal8424 At 3:20 she says that protein stops autophagy. Peanuts (and peanut butter) have a ton protein, as well as fat. How does consuming heavy caloric proteins and fats "help" a fast? If you're eating proteins and fats, then it means you're not fasting. It doesn't make sense. It's the only part of the video where @DrMindyPelz lost me.
I recently found your information and it’s life changing. I’ve been overweight my entire life and am currently flirting with 300lbs. Thank you tremendously for all the video, advice, and information you give.
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Flirting with 300 lbs?
@@joelafrite7850 yeah, meaning that my weight fluctuates between 280-290. Close to 300 but not quite there.
@@boredaftergrad2010 ok... I was just wondering about the word "flirting" in that context unless someone wants to gain weight. Which probably the majority of the audience of this channel is not doing.
@@joelafrite7850 I see what you’re saying. In my part of town we use it to mean that you’re getting close to something but not there yet. For good or for bad. Definitely don’t want to be 300 lbs 😅
This video could not have come at a better time. I am 42 hrs into a 48 hour fast and was heating some bone broth up because I just felt like I couldn't go any longer. Thank you so much for all you do! Yum avocado, and now I can power through.
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I am doing 48hrs too :-) Trying to push to 72..but I miss my juicy steak LOL
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I often come back to Dr mindy videos when I feel myself waining
I was aiming for 32 hours, but told myself 18 hours was fine. Which I made "easily" so I went for 24, which was fairly easy, then 32 was my goal. Now I'm at...46 hours? Didn't plan for this, but since I'm doing okay, I'm going to keep going until I'm sure I'm out. I have plenty of fat to live on. Needed some electrolytes, but I've been very well hydrated, so I'm not worried there, I have had a few hunger pangs, but nothing major thankfully. And I've given myself grace if I decide I need to have some fat to take it further, but honestly, electrolytes have been the only thing I've needed and that's only after like 44 hours.
Ive been building up my tolerance for longer fasting. I went from 36 - 45 hours, and right now im 66 into a 72 hour fast. No real hunger pains this time.
How did you build up the tolerance? I can do 18 hours but that’s kind of it … I would like to do at least 24 hours! Thanks 😊
@@Postcard_Perfect so I would suggest pushing it a little bit further each time you fast. Next time, instead of doing 18 hours, try to do 19, and so on and so forth. Our bodies adjust with things over time. That's one of the reasons she says we should mix up our fasting times - but that's a different conversation.
@@kiarahart3114 Well, I tried and I get light headed and shaky 😕 Thank you though 😊
@@Postcard_Perfect I just came off a 114 hour fast (4.5 days) and quit short for the same reasons as you. - i have a tendency to low blood pressure. Make sure you are getting electrolytes on longer fasts (calcium, magnesium, sodium and especially potassium - also consider a B Complex). Stay hydrated - it helps to drink something hot when hungry (tea or coffee). Build up your fasting hours slowly - 24 hours is easier to do if you are sleeping on it!😉 From there, 36 hours is a cinch! Just make sure you have activities/distractions available that take you away from your typical eating patterns.
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@@terfaliciousBravo 👏 🙌 You mentioned key components that are needed for prolonged fasting.
I started July 2nd doing a 17 hour fast daily except on Sundays I do a 24 hour fast and once a month I do a 36 hours. I go to the gym 3/4 days a week. I can’t wait to see big results!
Love to hear how your results have been amd how you are travelling...😊
First morning of black coffee. I’m so determined that I don’t even mind. Mindset is everything
That is why before I go to work I put a small amount of coconut oil in my coffee, because it helps me have energy to work in a fasted state! On work days my fasts are always over 24 hrs!
Two years ago, I tried intermittent fasting (18/6) and the keto diet. While it did help me lose weight quickly, I would advise against starting off too extreme. After two weeks on this diet, somehow my body stopped sending hunger signals to my brain, so the initial struggle with hunger only lasted for the first two weeks.
However, three weeks into the diet, I had an accident. I passed out while riding my motorcycle, I didn’t even remember falling. When I regained consciousness, I was confused and didn’t know what had happened.
I had never passed out before in my life. Luckily, I didn’t break any bones, but I had many wounds on my hands, legs, and face. I believe the extreme IF and keto diet caused my body to go into “survival mode” and actually it needed calories so that I didn't lose my consciousness, but my brain wasn’t receiving the signals, and eventually I collapsed
It was so scary, I was very lucky that I was still alive.
After the accident, I stopped the keto diet but still do intermittent fasting occasionally. So, my advice is to not do the Intermittent Fasting dan Keto too extreme.
IF should only be done in combination with a ketogenic diet AFTER you’re body is fat adapted. And that takes a couple of months on a low carb diet. Anything extreme is not good unless you’re adapted your body.
You slowly ease yourself into it, and almost by itself, you’re noticing that you can skip a meal.
Did you check with your GP before starting? That should also be done before starting. Medication regime, conditions (fatty liver, T2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions)
I don’t read anything about that in your post. So, as a conclusion based on your comment, you jumped into it without preparation, researching, checking, learning.
The best thing about IF is that you can skip a day or two (staying low carb/keto/carnivore) according to how you feel. It really doesn’t matter. I take it day by day, and if I feel I can go longer than 16 hours fasting, I do it, and if I don’t, I enjoy my meal. I have the rest of my life ahead of me, and the benefits are already so obviously apparent (weight loss, energetic, good feeling about myself) that there is no deadline for me. I took control of my condition, and that is what counts.
MUST have electrolytes with this kind of fasting!! LMNT or Redmonds hydrate salts.
just finished my 3 days water fast...feeling amazing! Your education made all the difference! Thank you! Read you book in 3 sitting...couldn't put it down)
This warms my heart! So freaking awesome!! 🙌
I love how there are so many more people supporting fasting, Jason Fung has certainly helped lead the way. I have never felt so good.
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When I first discovered you and completed my very first 36 hour fast, I noticed the lipoma I had on the top of my thigh had resolved greatly. No more nerve pain there! Subsequent fasting has helped even more and my most favorite effect of fasting is beautiful skin! Thank you!
I’ve only just started fasting. My nerve pain disappears completely when I’m fasting. It’s amazing. Then when I break fast, even with healthy stuff and all Dr Mindy’s advice , late afternoon the pain returns. Seems like my nerve pain is feeding off food. 😢
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I too have a lipoma thay I would like to reduce on my hip. The doctor and dermatologist said only surgery would remove the lipoma. I felt like that information had to be wrong. Thank you for sharing! I'm going to see what results I can have with fasting. Good luck with your journey.
What did you notice for your skin??
I cannot tell you how amazingly informative you are for women, young but mostly menopausal or post menopausal. I came across your three weeks ago. I'm 66, 5ft 7in 165lbs. I felt heavy. Since I have been watching you, I have lost 15 lbs. Never before watching others. I was in apophagy twice now, was so happy I actually was going around the house saying I'm in apophagy I thank you, I feel so much lighter and more energy. We're in this together!❤❤😊
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@@DrMindyPelz exactly what exogenous ketones are used???
Dr. Mindy has changed my life. I never thought I be able to lose weight again in my life. I am 59 yrs old and feeling young with losing 70 lbs since Sept 2022. The last 30 lbs I want to lose is being stubborn. Lol. I do 12:8 fasting, but changed it up in the week to fast long.
Good luck everyone.
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I like the distinction between ketosis and autophagy. I tend to forget this and lump it all together too, which I really need to stop doing.
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@@fractal1133I feel like peanut butter would also be too high in sugar... But I'm not sure about the other nut butters and I realize peanuts are technically legumes...
I've lost 165 pounds. I love the stress. I love the desperate feeling. I love this torture! Every time I look at myself, it makes me want to feel the grief again! So I fast constantly. At this point, I'm working into what I'm calling Ketomad. It's freekin awesome! Pretty sure I'm about to drop another weight class because of it. I lots 165 and was eating carbs and sugar the whole time. Now that I leveled off this keto is kicking omad into another gear.
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I just finished a 93 hour fast. I felt good and did some light yoga. I have a cup of small coffee each morning and then on the 3rd day I ended up having a bulletproof coffee to keep my fast going longer. I broke my fast with Bone Broth and then a pea protein shake. I usually fast 20/4 each day. Love all the information you share. 💜
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ugh I love Mindy. So kind, realistic, and sensitive. Helping so many people!
Love the pink top. Beautiful color for you. No more orange even as a side color. Thank you for all your help in getting and keeping us healthy.
I finished my first 36 hr fast today at noon. I felt fantastic throughout the whole fast. I think I could have gone longer but I didn’t want to push it since I just started IF on 6/25. After watching one of your many videos I started it on day 2/3 of my cycle. I can imagine that it won’t always feel that great depending on when I do it during my cycle. ❤
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Dr. Mindy's bubblegum pink shirt is gorgeous, matches the beautiful flowers in the back 💖🌷
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your positivity and energy is amazing and contagious!!! for me a mom with a special need kid... lack of sleep and stress level high most of the time..... now i can find motivation to loose weight and become healthy and fit!!!
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Just completed my first 24-hour fast! Big thanks for your guidance and inspiration!
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Great video with good tips to boost autophagy.
3 Hacks that work for me:
1. Get busy.
2. Try to be sporty - I preffer running.
3. Avoid spending time whith people who eat their meals BUT never avoid water with ACV/salt/slice of lemon/orange/cucumber.
My longest 120hrs.
Perfect timing! I'm starting a 60-hour fast tomorrow. Thanks for this information!
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Thank you for helping me, I started fasting for 2 months before my scheduled blood work, and my doctor was impressed, and I will continue this fasting lifestyle, ( not to brag but I lost 7 lbs) thank you again, I’m 64 yrs old and feels amazing❤from Gilbert, Arizona
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Thank you Dr Mindy! Adding MCT in black coffee and 1/2 Avocado works wonders for me. Makes a huge impact on my ability to stretch my fasts out to longer duration.
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Happy for you, pls let me know this MCT coffe dosent break fast? How much can we have during fasting time?
@@parisaparsaei3135 I take 1 to 2 tablespoons. If I take 2 then I pass on 1/2 avocado. The MCT oil works good enough to carry me over 18 hour fasts.
3:52 fat bomb: avocado, nut butter
5:30 MCT oil
Thanks Dr Mindy this sounds so doable, gonna do a 36hr fast this week!
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I find the 72 (3 day fast) challenging, but now I have just a boiled egg in the morning and it helps.
I began fasting on May 1 and have had such amazing results! My doc had been suggesting around a 15 lb needed loss for a couple of years. During an appt in April he suggested taking semaglutide for weight loss. My instant thought was that there is no way I'm taking a medication to attempt weight loss. This is what brought me to Dr. Mindy, her books, and this channel What a game changer!!! Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise around fasting for women.
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I’ve been taking Berberine which is like an all natural semiglutide and it’s helped me release almost 50 lbs from the last week in December to now. I’m down 70 from my highest. I didn’t have any side effects with Berberine.
I've been doing intermittent fasting but I started a long fasting a day ago ,I'm at 43 hours of my 72 hours fasting
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I love this video! It came right when I needed it because I am attempting a 3 day water fast. I’ll settle for 24 hours, but let’s see if I can keep going. I love that I don’t have to give up my cup of coffee too. Thank you thank you Dr. Mindy! You’re my new best friend ❤
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Just completed 4 day water fast. Using MCT oil in Yerba mate tea has been a game changer
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The critical pieces for me are keeping my hydration and electrolytes i.e. salt and mg intake steady during a 48-72 hr fasts. I have always allowed myself coffee, green or herbal teas if needed. But I am not a purist. I do make sure to eat avocado and/or salmon or air fryer chicken wings before I go into longer fasts.
I love ❤this. I have been doing fasting since the pandemic started, and really helped me. I feel like 10 years younger than my real age.❤❤❤
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I did an 18 day water fast recently but Supplemented with sea salt and also had some sparkling water and water with a lemon slice in. I felt quite weak and nauseous in the beginning. I broke at 18 days as it was hot and I had some dizzyness. But my body hadn’t finished fasting and was asking for me to carry on. So I took a break of about a week where I refed with fermented cabbage, kefir, protein and vegetables, I basically tried to eat little carbs. I was then able to restart the fast and did another 8 days. This time without any salt or lemon. I was feeling wonderful from day 1 no symptoms. I felt energised as I have never felt before during a fast. I love fasting on pure water (and occasional fresh mint tea) as my body goes into deep healing
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How often have you done fasting and what about any electrolyte supplements? Also how much weight did you loose and was that the intent as well? Thank you
@@paulgill7222 i have done it quite a few times. I started in 2018 and since then I probably fasted about 8 to 10 times. I mainly do it for spiritual reasons as when I fast I meditate a lot and do a lot of yoga which leads to a more expansive way of being. I only ever once fasted with electrolyte supplementation which gave me more energy. But I think if you eat well before the fast and go into ketosis before you start the fast then perhaps no electrolytes are needed. Trust your body and do what feels right. I don’t believe in right or wrong. I don’t know exactly how much weight I lose but I would say from an 18 day fast perhaps 10kg. Maybe more. It really depends on the person. I also like to do long walks as much as I can
Enjoy your videos. I got into fasting in a backwards way, I started taking hypnosis classes. I started doing healing hypnosis and the funny thing that I noticed was my body through me into fasting.(Autophagy) 18/6. I had to then learn more about what my body was doing and more about fasting and that is how I came up upon your videos. I found out it happened to other clients who I am working with. They started fasting without the intent. I really don't have hunger pains but I have redesigned my hypnosis to help in that area. I put in an induction that works like magic if I have issues. It did happen a couple times and I use the induction phrase. Love fasting for a few reasons. I feel better, look better and I am saving a lot on groceries. And it automatically controls my coffee intake which was a lot. No looking back for me. Thanks Mindy for video.
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I’m interested in your script if you’d consider sharing.
I love you Dr. Mindy.!!!!
I NEEDED this video so badly right now.... PERFECT timing. Truly Divine.
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Must do some serious prolonged fasting to beat my stage 4 melanoma. Sending love &+ light. !!!!
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@@DrMindyPelz 36 hours !!!
I’m with you as I’m beating this late stage lymphoma. Sending you lots of love and positive thoughts 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕
I really like your explanation, it's crystal clear and simple for everyone., so no more excuses, just let do it.
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@DrMindyPelz Hello, by the way, what 's about Brazilian nuts or pakane could
we eat some whitout breaking kotones events autophagy? Thanks.
A few pieces are okay, make sure it's raw. 🙂
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I'm in my first ever fast, went for the 36 (I know, too ambitious but I'm doing it) I'm 26 hours in and will be sleeping soon, it's late. I'm hoping it'll help me jump into ketosis when I leave autophagy. I know fat bombs, proteins and starch very well. Plan to have a fat bomb to break, use some apple cider vinegar and then have a keto meal. I haven't been particularly hungry hungry, I've had plenty of cravings. Thank you for this. My health hasn't been great for a few years and I'm way too young to accept that. I really hope this helps the thyroid too
Good for you, Kylie! 🔥🙌
Im from Pakistan..today is the first day of 36 hours fasting..on regular base i fast like 18 19 hours but i fast 36 hours today because of ur videos which give me motivation
You didn't mention sardines- I wasn't a huge fan, but seeing how much better my blood sugar levels and ketones are after eating them was a huge game changer for me !! Like 1 can a day was enough to get me through a 90 hour fast without any issues... I don't recommend a 90 hour fast , it just happened last month.... normally I do a 36 hour fast every week ....
Sardines will stop autophagy since they have protein in addition to fat. So, a sardine fast can be great for getting into ketosis, but eating sardines will stop autophagy. Depends on your goal for your fast- if you just want ketosis, sardines can be great- if you want autophagy, leave off protein. 🙂
@@carolinecollins2441 thanks for the info! I definitely show ketones when I eat sardines, but I'd rather have autophagy
I did 3 days water fast and struggled on day 3 and was at a 1.1 GKI. So that was great! Then.. Had a can of sardines and it lowered my GKI to .9!! And my mojo meter said I was in the ultimate autophagy healing stage. Sardines get my bg down fast and my ketones up. Big fan of sardines. Im definitely in autophagy with sardines, but each their own. Check your numbers!
After i saw Dr. Mindy's video on the 36 hour fast i went and read the study she linked on it and decided to try a month of 36/12 hour fasts. Im 12 days in and feel incredible. The first 2 fasting days were the hardest but after the third 36 hour fast i found a groove. I have had horrible stomach issues and skin problems all my life (34 years old) but all of them are gone on this fast. I dropped a crazy amount of bloat/inflammation in my gut and all my joint aches are gone. Fasting can be hard to start if youre new to it but wow is it worth doing. Give it a try if you havent before!!
Way to go!! You're doing awesome! 🙌
Due to yourself in others, I'm already doing time-restricted eating or IF depending on what you'd like to call it, But this is my very first extended fast started at 6pm yesterday, and it's now 4pm the following day. So a wee while to go and actually not feeling that bad. I'm simply trying to focus on other things as my tummy grumbles quietly! wish me luck, And even if I do falter I've done good for my first time. But I don't plan on doing do... Wish me luck. oh I'm only doing a 36 hr fast!
You are doing great!
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I have been doing a 48 hour fast once a week for 3 months and and 16/8 fast on the weekdays🤗
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Thank you for giving us the tools to help us ease into a longer fast. I think this is a fantastic way to help us to mentally "bridge the gap" between shorter and longer fasts. Great stuff!
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I'm starting today I'm anxious and Excited I have some Exogenous ketones packets help. It's time for a Active and Amazing August!!!💞💞💞
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Thank you for the wonderful hacks!! I really needed them last week, but I feel stronger now and will start a new 36 hrs fast this week 😊
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I completed a 40-hour fast and I am not even hungry, I had a few chicken wings and don't really feel like eating. Feel great! Next, 48 hrs fast next week.
💪 🙌 congratuations!
When I've nothing else on hand I have had a teaspoon or two of olive, coconut or mct oil. Much better than giving into the urge to be naughty and the symptoms are usually gone in 20 to 30 minutes.
Hi, Doctor Mindy.
Just finished 10 days & 22 hours of my Water fast.
Hit the wall.
2nd meal is AWESOME
Autophagy is kicking azz on necrosis of the hips, where I once could not walk...
NOW I can.
AMAZING RESULTS.
Thank you.
AMAZING!!! Good for you!💙
I put a chunk of ginger in my black coffee as well as the MCT oil. I'm on day three of my three-day water fast. It's been interesting to observe how I've been feeling. This is more for healing instead of weight loss. Yesterday felt like something was going on in my brain. It wasn't a headache. I'm hoping it was the good reset. I'd love to kick this depression to the curb. Good to know about the other hacks. Grateful!
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@@DrMindyPelz I saw your "Diary of a CEO" podcast, and the clip. I sent the clip to my kids because it's condensed and brilliant. In the clip, you mentioned your five day fast and how it helped heal your achilles issue. I've got what I think is arthritis bullshit moving into my knees. I'm thinking of extending this three-day fast to five or six and see if my knee pain stops. If I do this, I think I will use your hacks of a half avocado, and the exogenous keynotes. I do feel mentally clearer today. Grateful!
I'm gearing up for my next 7 day fast.
Day 4 is usually what trips me up. I added a major boost of patassium last time and it was such a relief! It calmed my racing heartrate and cleared up my headache.
I'll try a fat bomb if i really struggle.
It's not particulalry HUNGER that does me in - it's the mental component - I think about and obssess over food to such an awful extent
I agree, I miss the act of eating. I probably don’t have the best relationship with food but I’m getting better although I don’t have a weight problem, it’s the cancer I want to avoid feeding as I work to shrink it to nothing 🙏🏼😁
You helped me last night I was into the 36 hour fast I was hungry I went to bed. 1 more hour and I will have fasted 36 hours. When I woke up this morning I wasn’t hungry but I wanted my coffee so I put a tablespoon of heavy cream. Maybe I will fast longer than 36. Thank you Dr. MINDY. Added bonus I’m almost down to the 140s I lost 36 pounds since last September and practically reversed type 2 diabetes. This is a way of life for me now. I can only eat real food mostly ketovore and fasting. 🙏 God bless you for you help and motivation.
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This video is great timing for me. I just recently completed a 40 hr fast to eliminate some ilness symptoms i experienced. Fasting is a magic trick in so many ways. I tend do be a "puritan" (as you cleverly put it) faster. But I think exigenous ketones are interesting for fasting benefits extension. Has anyone published research on this? Thank you for being our fasting queen❤
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Coffee & MCT blended in the Vitamix is glorious in the morning. Frothy & creamy. So.... good! 👍💕
Yay I did it! I finally made a 36 hr fast!!
WAY TO GO!!!!!! 🙌
Just managed my first really long fast went over the 24hr mark and went to 38 before I started having anxiety in my half awaken state this morning. Started sweating and eventually fell back asleep. When I woke a little while later I had to break the fast I felt awful however I’m going to be better prepared next time. I know it will take me time to get it right but I’m so proud of myself. For someone who’s never really restricted eating I’m super impressed but only possible because of you Mindy. Everytime I’m hesitant unsure or waning I whack on one of your videos or podcast interviews to keep educating myself keep learning and hopefully it will all stick one day. It’s a process a journey and I’m glad I’ve started. Thank you so much. Im going to keep going even though today I felt sick and probably ate too many carbs and sugar after just to get myself feeling normal again phew😅 god bless you ❤
I am so proud of you as well!!! Congratulations! 🎉 and great job listening to your body and breaking your fast. 💙🙌
@@DrMindyPelz I couldn’t have done this without you Mindy. Thank you for your love and your work. Xx
Hi Mindy . Im able to go 23/ 1 without that deep gut pain. Ive been doing keto because everything else wasn't working. I eat everything in that 1 hour and I've lost 40 pounds. I'm doing low carb and my diet before was really healthy despite my not losing weight ,and IF. My breath tastes like metal. Im about to start TMG and NMN.
if I stay hungry over 14 hours it start giving me headache and very low sugar and I feel I will faint .
Sounds like I sumlin resistance. Try vegetables for a couple of days before fasting.
Hi, I am new to intermittent fasting and am stoked to have found you, you seem very passionate and are so considerately thorough in your guidance! I've been drinking collagen and a mushroom powder mix during my fasting window, does that take me out of ketosis and defeats the fasting process?
You need to test your blood sugar to know for sure, for some it will break their fast. Hi Venessa Nicole
See this to learn the formula to test if food or drink breaks a fast -
resetacademy.drmindypelz.com/pl/2147629690
What worked for me to create a morning brew…was transitioning to hot water with mushroom powder, cocoa powder (coffee replacement), turmeric powder, ginger, black pepper or chili, cinnamon, mct oil…and any spices / herbs that taste good like cloves and peppermint, lavender…
I'm not afraid of saturated fat. Can I just add coconut oil to my coffee instead of mct oil. Or can I have a spoon of olive oil? 2 things I already have readily available in my home!
Yes, you can.
Thank you Dr. Mindy for these three simple hacks. They’re good to have on hand just in case I am super excited to be doing the three day water fast with you and all your followers these next three days. See you in the zoom call today !!❤🎉
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Question about breaking a fast with fat and/ or protein. I'm following your 4-2-1 fasting plan. In that video where you intro this fasting plan you mention those of us women in our 60's (66 here) should always break our fasts with protein so that's what I'm doing. Got my Keto Mojo last week and I've been in light to moderate ketosis most days ( once optimal) and good to optimal glucose.
Thanks for clarification on fat/protein tobreak my fast.💙💚
I know it can be confusing! 💙You need to make the best choices you can based on YOUR goals. If you are focused on muscle building break with protein, if you want to extend autophagy break with fat, to feed you microbiome break with polyphenols, probiotics or prebiotics.
The hard work is finding YOUR unique strategy. You are doing great!
resetacademy.drmindypelz.com/pl/2147629776
@@DrMindyPelz thanks so much for your reply!! Will keep on the journey. 💙🌻💚
I would love to see a fasting video with ideas for moms or anyone who is cooking 3+ meals a day for their family
Yes, same! Fasting can be so challenging for moms or caregivers
Thank you Mindy. Longer fasts trigger my migraine headaches, and perhaps these hacks will help me fast longer without pain. Question: Could I have 1 Keto Cup in the morning in place of the MCT oil coffee? I am highly sensitive to caffeine.
I enjoy coffee so I drink decaffeinated coffee so I don’t disrupt my sleep as I am also sensitive to caffeine. I realise that is a divisive subject but I’m brave 😂
@@abigailcross624 I started this program recently. I do notice a difference, if it weren't for my stress. For my stress I am attempting to increase walking. On days that start out too hot and only get hotter I am going somewhere I can walk indoors.
You get to decide to eat and fast any way that works for you. You are in charge.
I woke this am with a headache. Drank a glass of warm water proceeded with a cup of coffee (for you maybe tea) then went for my walk~within 1:2 hr. Back home drank a glass of cold water with lemon peel. I suspect mineral water is also needed. Read your post and realized it worked no headache. I think it’s dehydration and we really need to focus as such on a longer fast. Hopefully this can also help you💝
healthier is dry fast, and you reach your goals faster
Dr Mindy, is a longer fast of 60 hours once a week better than alternate day 36 hour fast for weight loss? As a woman I struggle with weight in my lower body especially thighs and cellulite.
Autophagy is my new BFF Thanks Fast like a Girl 😊 Ketosis is my new therapist
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I found eating my last meal in the afternoon in order to get a jump start from the forced sleeping fast was fruitless because of the "Dawn Affect". The dawn phenomenon is a natural occurrence that happens in all people. In the early morning hours, certain hormones - such as growth hormone, cortisol, and catecholamines - cause the liver to release extra glucose. It's our built-in coffee spike. So in reality, we are throwing away a meal and getting absolutely no credit for it! So I have my last meal with a very healthy no carb, high fat breakfast to start my fasting. It gives me a jump on things. Just saying. 😉
Right now I’m at 66 hours BS is now 93 and I’m feeling it.
I was running at 120.
Take electrolytes!
You can get LMNT here: bit.ly/3xujPFy
Yeah, unfortunately this doesn't apply to me. My BS doesn't drop below 200 until about day 4 or 5 of a water fast. I have extreme insulin resistance. The only good results I've had is during the 3 months that I practiced both OMAD ~and~ ADF at the same time. So I ate 4 meals a week total. It was a bit difficult to sustain but belly fat pretty much melted off - quickly. I'm planning to do it again, but this time I'll eat (on the 4 days that I do) in the morning instead of evening. I was eating after dark.
Good for you! Awesome with the belly fat 👏🏾
❤ I thank my God for you
I’ve been following your 30 day reset. I’m in my mid 50s and my cycle was very sporadic and usually months in between cycles. Now I have started getting a closer monthly cycle again. Except it keeps coming around day 20. So I go back to day one of the 30 day protocol. My issue is, I am not getting days off of fasting as soon as I hit the no fasting days, my period comes. Should I just take days off of fasting here and there? I’m perplexed I’m still getting a period, although not regular, at 55 now!
It's supposed to come around day 20...
Appreciate how succint this is
Love the info. But that's some kick ass public speaking skills. Ebullient elocution zero hype. Respect.
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2:25 Autophagy (17-72 hrs) vs Ketosis
3:40 Fasted snack, eg, avocado
6:20 MCT oil in coffee
7:00 Exogenous ketones
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I just got the book. Never passed 18hrs. But, I want to get a better digestive belly. I am hoping for 24hrs and maybe 36 to start. You are doing a great job Dr. Mindy❤❤
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I hear differing opinions on whether or not I can add some heavy cream to a coffee during a fast. I have blood tested after drinking it and it will either stay level or drop a couple of points. It’s very helpful (along with drinking electrolytes) to extend my fasts and avoid the headaches. However, my skin is looking AWFUL after doing various fasts for about a month now. Not sure if it’s a reaction to the heavy dairy or if it’s a blocked detox pathway?
The only way to tell is to eliminate it.
Thanks Mindy! I love that I can have coffee and fats to extend my fast.
Thank you for your information on fasting. I usually eat a handful of macadamia nuts during my fast if i feel a little hungry. Is this ok?
I would think so. I know you are asking Mindy. I reason in my own mind that if nut butter is okay, nuts are even better. With Macadamias I am careful NOT to eat an entire handful, however. About half that much. Same with Brazil nuts. I only eat 3.
A handful of nuts will break your fast, but this is your choice and if you need that hack then you can make that choice.
Mindy ..I love you .I've got my keytones up to 0.7 with fasting and it's easy for me now..I'm hoping for higher too..my glucose is good and I'm also going under infrared lamp ...
Awesome!
Can butter be my fasted snack?
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@@DrMindyPelz Yay, just had some in my coffee.
I’m a Veteran,I’m on a lot of meds, I been following you several months, I’m 74 done a 24 fast and and several 11,17 hrs and many more, I am stroke survivor,been do sardines everyday,one can and some frozen blueberries
Thank you for your service! It sounds like you have a great routine 🙌
Almond butter really helps me when I'm struggling. I still just cant drink black coffee...ugghh
I agree with you that black coffee is an acquired taste.
I've found that when I started to use grassfed heavy whipping cream instead of almond milk, that I don't need as much creamer. I put a tablespoon of it in on my mornings that I am going to do my fasted workout. I add ground cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, which helps me focus on the taste of the spices rather than the milk.
Also, switching to Organic coffee has made the taste a tad bit more bearable. 😊
@@Leo-mr1qz Thanks for the tips! 😀
Have you tried cold brew coffee? It’s less acidic and taste is smoother. Plus you can make a big batch and put in your fridge to use for a week.
@@ThuyTran-xw6cb That sounds good! I'll look into it. Thanks 😀
Thank you Dr Mindy. I started fasting on 4th May 2023.... Doing 1 meal a day. I lost 9kgs in in less than 3 months. no excersise
Congratulations!! You are doing great. 🙌
Thank you! This is a helpful reminder to keep on track! I have lost 22 pounds in six weeks and during that time did two 36 hour fasts at the weekend but I also stopped drinking red wine every day which was probably a major factor of the weight loss. Last week I fell off the wagon and ate a lot of things I knew I shouldnt and miraculously still lost weight. This is the best diet for me ever and I am 57 and tried most of them! I also love the science behind it as it makes so much sense to me. Thanks Dr Mindy x
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I`m 66, 260lbs 5' 11", heart failure, A-fib, aortic aneurism, high BP, angioedema and psoriasis. I fasted M-W-F through May, ate normally in June, and now I fast 3 days, eat 3 days etc. I`m trying to do carnivore (which for me means being barely in ketosis ;- )
Great info.. can we have stevia?
I want to make a drink
Cream of tartar
Himalayan salt
1/2 tsp of lemon juice (squeezed)
1/2 tsp of apple cider vinegar
Put this all in the glass of water
And a quarter cup stevia
Well let's take you out of autophagy or
Take you out of a fasted State?
Please help
Hello everyone. My wife has a long anemia condition wich thx to some of my religion practices and better diet got better but im determined to fully heal my wife anemia so i want to combine my spiritual knowledge with science as God intended in the beginning. I have performed 3 days and 7 days fasting with only water, but my wife 3 days fasting was to difficult for her. Wonder is someone with severe anemia has tried to extend the fasting for healing and if you do, how you do it? Thx who ever
Cant wait for my forever fat burner reset tomorrow Dr Mindy!!
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currently 10 days into a water fast (blood sugar is high 80s low 90s and ketones are in the 3s); what I do to make it work good:
1) have a 2 day fast fast 2 days before with 50 grams of protein - this gets my ketones around 0.7 to 1.2 when starting first day of water fast
2) take activated charcoal day 2 - 4 to get rid of dying gut bacteria - if not you can get a bad headache
3) no exercise (except very slow walks in sun to get Vit D from sun)
4) add fasting salts (electrolyte with no sugar) to your water to keep your electrolyte levels up
5) get lots of sleep
6) take water soluble vitamins (as long as they don't have calories) and trace minerals
7) take melatonin to before bed if you cannot sleep (fasting cause higher levels of cortisol
8) test blood morning and night make sure blood sugars are about 40 and ketones are below 8 - pull the cord on fast if these levels are breached
9) after fast refeed slowly first day:
a) water with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice
b) bone broth
c) bone broth with 4 ounces of overly boiled chicken
d) sauerkraut
e) mct oil
f) blended vegetables
Why overly boiled chicken? To make it easier to digest?
@@SJ-le2vc yes ... Just for first day