@@georgekallis3337 IMAO green tea (or white tea) is better, check the spec on your matcha tea, my last one had some sweeteners, good for taste but not for the purpose of fasting.
You got that right my friend. Best time to exercise, is when your insulin is very low, where the body will produce the highest amount of Growth Hormone (HGH).
I lost 60 lbs through intermittent fasting, one meal a day at around 2 or 3pm, over a seven month period. Sometimes doing 3 day water fast only, it worked very quickly, I literally melted my excess fat, also a daily walk one hour or more helps tremendously, and walking is free no need to join a gym.
That’s great. A one hour walk would suit me. I’m very arthritic and have had a very difficult elbow replacement that I cannot injure or knock around by falling over or using weights. I think I need to loose about the same. Just starting today. Don’t want to use gyms. They are disgusting and I have absolutely no faith in what dieticians say.
@@fussyrenovator7551 I started intermittent fasting a little over two months ago and I’m happy to say I’ve lost 20 lbs as of yesterday. Like you, I hate going to the gym. I don’t need other people to see I’m going to a gym and exercising. Plus, i don’t need to shell out hard earned money for something I can do for free and at my convenience.
I would like to congratulate you for sustaining a stable IF lifestyle for that length of time. It is certainly not easy, congratulations on your results.
When I am fasting and start to feel hungry, a hot cup of garlic, ginger and turmeric with no sugar does the trick. Then about 15 minutes after, I fill up on water. Also, throughout my journey I have been praying and asking God to give me His strength because I don't have the strength to do this on my own. I am currently doing the 18/6. Eating lunch and dinner only.
Praying for strength to be able to do this, helped me a lot, too. I’ve been doing it for about 6 weeks and lost 13 pounds and feels great, feels lighter when I go for walks, I absolutely love it! This will be my lifestyle from now on!
These are the things I do to stay on track of intermittent fasting: 1. Watch Dr. Fung videos. 2. Watch inspirational loss weigh videos 3. Make meals ahead and always keep chicken cabbage soup on hand. 4. Knit and crochet constantly while watching videos about knitting and crochet. I don't want to stop and eat...one more stitch please. 5.Drink lots of waters, one tea and one black coffee. 6. If I get off track, I immediately get back on.
When i get urge to eat, i either get into walking/ yoga or cleaning. THE BEST THING THAT HELPS ME IS TO WATCH RUclips ON INTERMITTENT FASTING. THAT MOTIVATES ME.
To help myself staying within my fasting window, I use my favorite bracelet. I put it on at 7pm and take it off At 11 am the next day. While I am wearing the bracelet, I do not eat. That is my 16 hour fast. It helps!
@Tina Portelli - That’s a great idea!!❤️ If I tried it now, my bracelet would need spikes or thorns, lol (only kidding - that wouldn’t be my favorite bracelet then, would it?😉)... I’ve been using the “Zero” fasting app to keep track of the duration of each fast, and have also been measuring blood glucose & ketones for motivation...I look forward to the maintenance phase, where my IF periods are shorter - trying to combat years of insulin resistance, so opting for more aggressive 5-7 day fasts (once/month or so), followed by ADF until I ‘stabilize’. Once I get closer to my goal, I plan to move to OMAD or perhaps a 20/4 or 18/6 scheme...I will DEFINITELY try the bracelet tip!!!🙏🏼😍🤗 I’ll think of you whenever I wear it!😊
@@batgirlp5561 😂, honestly if you stick to it every fast gets a little easier. I’ve been fasting for over two years.When I started I was 48 years old and 270 lbs. 16 hours seemed impossible, now I do daily OMAD and a five day extended fast once a month. I’ve even kicked a serious sugar addiction. If I can do it, anyone can do it, you got this!💖
@@batgirlp5561 Just move to keto slowly and then in into fasting slowly and it will be easy once you get your body fat adapted. In other words when my body has burned up the fat I have eaten and switches to burning my body fat I never notice and never get hungry. You can not do that if you are a sugar burner and will get very hungry. There is a great video on why Fat people get hungry I could share with you. Why would someone with a half million calories hanging on their body ever get hungry?
Guys, the best thing about intermittent fasting is that you save a crap load of money!! And time!! Takes a while getting used to, but once you’re there it’s all good.
I started OMAD naturally after going carnivore a month ago, and I've discovered that a fatty meat kills my hunger even even more, to the point i have to forced myself to eat the next day. Green tea, sparkling waters, and coffee help break up the monotony of a single drink type throughout the day, so i focus one drink type for what should be each meal. Coffee in the morning, green tea for lunch time, sparkling water throughout the day, and a warm camomile or mint tea around dinner time. It gives me something to look forward too. Thank you for the info Dr Fung. You've literally saved thousands of lives and given many of us back the youthful feeling lives we thought were long since past!
I agree about how consuming meat, especially red meat, will help tremendously in controlling your appetite!! I don't go full on carnivore but eat low carb veggies as well. And I Try to keep my carb count low. Not Keto low, but under 100 grams per day. There are a lot of food companies that have jumped on board the low-carb train and so gives us quite a lot to choose from these days! YAY!!🎉! Good luck and Good health everybody!!😉
You are a kindred spirit! I found the same thing with doing ketovore. I was just not hungry for more than a meal a day and have done several 48 and 72 hour fasts just to see if I could and found it sooooooo easy. This month I have gone full carnivore because I am curious about how I will feel on it and to see what the results will be for me. The one thing I have not really got my head around is how much meat to eat for a meal. What do you do? Do you have a set amount that you aim for? Or do you just eat till full? Full full, stuffed full or comfortably full?
You're lucky - I get so hungry I can barely wait for my feeding window to open. And after a month I have not lost any weight. I did much better on Weight Watchers. I guess we all have different bodies.
@@legalmemories two years ago, I tried intermittent fasting to lose 5 kilos.It did not help me at all.I think because I had gut problems and emotional stress the diet stressed me even more.I lost the weight the traditional way during two years time and now that I have overome the health and stress problems I shall try it again for longevity.
I agree with you each morning I watched a video about fasting from Dr. Fong or other doctors Dr. Mindy in San Jose is good to keep me on track and help me realize how good I am doing for myself. You are very smart
When I feel hungry during fasting I drink water, tea, black coffee while cleaning and listening to an audiobook at the same time. While I focus on the book I forget I'm cleaning and I forget I'm fasting 😁. It's a win-win combo 💪.
I am retired and live with my 94 yr. Old mom. I've watched you and really have been watching what I eat. I'm doing the intermediate fasting and really haven't had a hard time with it. I steam vegetables and we have meat . I don't eat much wheat bread and I have pretty much cut out sugar.I have a thyroid condition I take armour tyroid. Well, I went for my blood work and lost 9 pounds and my blood work came back and my dr. called me and said it was perfect. Thank you you're helping me with this new way of eating and fasting.
Staying busy is the best tip. I have found when I'm working on a project at home that I get so wrapped up in what I'm doing that I forget to eat, even when I'm not trying to fast.
Learning that hunger DOES NOT keep getting worse, was a key insight for me. I've used mostly OMAD with LCHF to lose over 100 lbs and have reversed Type 2 diabetes. I'm now in maintenance.
I know this isn't accurate, but I always tell myself that whenever I get hunger pangs while fasting it's my body finding and burning stored fat for energy! I've actually got myself convinced of this. Fasting is an awesome way to lose weight.
I didn’t try fasting until I had been on Keto for 3 months . My carb addiction had been broken by then , and fasting was a piece of cake . There was no hunger anymore .
very true, i did keto for 2 months with 2 meals a day, now in the last 3 months it OMAD and i am never hungry. often when it comes for my meal time i will eat even if i'm not hungry wich is bad because it's just a habit. Starting now , if i am not hungry during my usual eating window i will just skip it and wait for the next day..... there is absolutely no reason to shove food in my mouth if i am not hungry anymore.
Ben Saigon I have one reason to eat two meals a day: I take supplements to treat my breast cancer. Some of these are herbal and have to be taken with food or the liver could be damaged. I was able to group my supps to limit my meals to two a day. For generally healthy people you are correct.
Keeping busy has been the most important for me, followed closely by staying hydrated. I'm an OMAD-for-lifer now. I lost +140 lb in 13 months and NEVER want to go back!
@@supimsatan Early on kto/i.f. 16 - 8 (lost 60 lbs.) the weight melted off then I plateaued. So recently I took a diet break for the holidays, and gained about 6 lbs. Not so bad but as far as hunger is concerned I'm still expecting to feel full while losing weight. I recognize that I need the hunger pangs to pass.
battle with weight all my life. However i am never consistent with any program I start. I was engaged in intermittent fasting without knowing in the months. I go into my garden at 6 am and stop at 11am before eating. in four months I lost 20 pounds without any major effort or any direct attempt at weight loss.
Great info! The tea was my favorite tip. My partner has type 2 diabetes. Recently he retired and could not afford his meds..his blood sugar without his meds was always around 331 to 320..never below 220..we got it down to 164 with your fasting tips.it only took 6 days. We are grateful for you. Btw his doctor's said lowering his sugar was impossible without drugs. He is 52..been diabetic for 20 years
I'm interested to know what the meds cost in the USA?, in England there may be a small prescription cost of less than $10 but most long term meds are free from this charge. We pay for our health care through our taxes, so it's free for everyone at the point of delivery.
Conventional Dr.s just don't get it. They do not think diabetes can be cured and that you will be on meds your whole life. I proved them wrong too!!😂😂😂
Dr. Fung has saved my life, I was so overweight, and high blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, high blood pressure, no energy whatsoever, after a moth I’m a new person, I’ve lost about 9 pounds, many many inches, and I can run again, I’m not in pain, my joints are good too, wow, I’m so Happy, thank you Dr. Fung
@@squashdevicer and that’s the sad part🙄....that would be too much like right for him to be on a world platform such as Surgeon General....he is truly what “We the people” need for health sake
Fasting 36-42 hrs and keto combined magically took my weight off seemed as if overnight I looked a lot thinner and the weight loss comments were overwhelming the only bad thing is when people asked how my weight was coming off and I mentioned fasting they commented on how bad it was and how it seemed I had an eating disorder so I then stopped saying that I fasted people don’t accept it as beneficial
Yeah, ignore them. You've got the world-leading MD using this as his practice to treat (or even cure) diabetes - something way too many people are getting these days. You in 20s or 30s? I'm doing ADF but it's not coming off as quickly as I'd like, I'm in my 30s. I'm monitoring that my cals aren't going above maintenance in the feeding windows. I think keto is a heavy augmented, I was able to rip off fat quickly and visibly with keto 15 years ago or so. It's just hard to start...Sugar addiction runs deep...(I binge on berries/cherries)
When I get hungry I do 3 things: 1. Pray for people, which helps me remember one of the chief reasons I am fasting. 2. Get out of the house and find something to do. A walk helps me get fresh air and feel better. 3. I plan the hour that I'll break my fast, including what I will eat. I tell myself that I can make it till that time. When time is up, I will first eat a small, nutritious meal like an egg and salad. Then I eat a low carb food I enjoy, such as a low carb chocolate mug cake. I challenge myself to make it to the deadline time.
I do 24-hour fasts (OMAD) once a week (but not on the same day). Once it became a habit, I didn't need distractions anymore, cooking or others' eating doesn't bother me now but what really helped me at the beginning were RUclips videos on Intermittent Fasting. It was motivating and educational at the same time. Always remember WHY you are fasting and you'll get a nice "I DID IT" feeling when it's done and your body will be grateful too :)
Keeping busy is a great tip. I have lost over 40 lbs. because of you Sir. I read your books in 2018 and started fasting, and have continued and I still want to lose another 20 lbs in 2021. Thank you for saving my life and making me feel so good about myself. I am a 59 almost 60 year old retired lady.
When I fast, I like to be more physical. I walk on average 8 miles a day. I don’t do this to burn calories; it helps my heart and keeps me from vegging out in front of the television. When I experience nausea or weakness, I know it is time to add salt and potassium to my water. (It really helps) The longest I’ve fasted is 10 days. Doctor Fung’s books have really helped educate me on why we put on the pounds and what can be done to get them off and become more healthy. Before fasting I was a very unhealthy 291 lbs. I am now down 61 lbs and can easily see reaching my goal. Thanks Jason!
Richard, Just regular table salt and a product called “no salt” (a salt substitute) for potassium. I use less than a 1/4 teaspoon for about 16 ounces of water. Personally I don’t have to use this often but it helps. Jason Fung’s “a complete guide to fasting” mentions you should break your fast when you a nauseous. If my nausea continues after the s & p, I break my fast and start again or do a different fasting schedule.
Proud of you and awesome! My doc weighed me at 211, up 20 lbs from last year. It freaked me out as I should be about 150 or less at 5'8. Today has been 72 hours fasting and I'm not hungry. My goal is another 4 days or until my body needs food.
Much Dutch, that’s awesome! I am sure you will make your goal in no time. I’m planning to get to my high school weight this year. No real timeline though. It took years to put it on so a year to take it off is fine.
I have just started fasting 16 to 8. I make a fresh pot of filter coffee, keep busy tidying up those messy cupboards and decorate. I think your best info was hunger reducing and cravings going. I think it's important to get the right relationship with food, not to comfort eat or eat because of boredom, but to eat for good health.
Staying busy. I was in my best shape working as a floor nurse because I was unknowingly practicing fasting with every shift. I ate dinner at 8 pm, then didn’t eat again until the very next day around 2 pm. In the time frame, I was either sleeping or running around like a chicken with no head caring for my patients until I could have my late lunch. But my brain was on fire and I could get a lot done.
Jason, thanks for all of the videos! I have doing OMAD (usually around 10:30am) for the past 7 months. Truly, the way of eating feels like a miracle to me. I didn’t have a large amount to lose - about 40 pounds - but, the benefits of fasting have been wonderful. Losing the weight has been great. And, the best part is I’ve been able to reduce blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar (was pre-diabetic) and I no longer have all the joint aches and pains. It’s wonderful, and so much easier than tempting myself to overeat 3-4 times a day. I am SO much more productive, too. I have energy and time to do lots of things I’ve been putting off for years. By the way, I will be 70 in two months and feel better than I did at 40!
I start cleaning my house during fasting and you won't believe that my house is much more cleaned and organized !! Well I lost seven kilos in 1and1/2 month seriously thank you so much you all who introduced me to intermittent fasting!!!
I just finished a 3day fast and my tip really is just to drink lots of water. Don't chug it but sip throughout the day. It was my first prolonged fast and i feel incredible! The first day was alright. 2nd day was a little bit tough, hunger came in several times but only lasted for a minute or two. The third day started challenging. I woke up at 4am because i was so hungry but again, it only lasted for 2 mins, so i fall asleep in no time. During the afternoon, i felt great! I never had an headache during my entire fast although i felt weak sometimes. I lost 2.9kg. It's amazing!
Fasting fluids: green tea (ideally cold brew), black tea, oolong tea, coffee (black), bone broth (limit because it has some calories), herbal teas (e.g., mint, chamomile, lemon)
I’ve lost 50 pounds in 5 months by intermittent fasting. I keep myself busy by taking my dog to the dig park. I just bring some water with me. It’s easy for me to stick to this diet. I eat once a day at dinner. I love being able to eat dinner with my family. I don’t eat after 7:30pm
I find mindfulness and meditation helps me when fasting. I'm trying the one meal a day. I fast for 20 hours and have a 4 hour eating window. I eat my main meal around 4pm to 5. Then have a snack around 7 to 7.30. A boiled egg or some nuts with cottage cheese typically. I have been doing this for one month and have definitely lost weight as I have gone down a size in clothes. I find that 20 to 4 works for me so far so I'll stick with it for now.
This is what non-believers think. They think your not getting any calories. But if your loosing weight your body is using the calories off your belly and butt. What could be better?
@@monicaambs I don't wanna lose anymore off my belly cuz it hangs down like an apron now and slaps against my knees when I walk on the beach. And my butt hangs down now and slaps against the back of my knees when I walk. But at least it's better than when I was suntanning and people kept trying to push me back in the ocean. What a revolting development!
My tip:'Ride the hunger wave', I was amazed after spending my whole life eating when I want, how, in just a few days I adapted to fasting.. Give it a go, don't give up!
I think the best tip is to STAY BUSY! When I realized I had given myself the gift of precious TIME....it was a revelation. Things I had wanted to get done began to fall into place and the secondary gift was the sense of accomplishment. Sending thanks to your parents for bringing you into the world Dr. Fung!💗
Adding healthy boundaries, is what I call it. Reducing sugar, oil, and flour, and eat real, unpacked food; and the kitchen is open to me at noon, and closes at 6! And staying hydrated!!! Thank you!
I am doing intermittent fasting ( thanks to you) by eating low carb lunch, and light dinner. It is working well for me. I am diabetic. I was taking insulin injection, and two metformin tabs. Now I an taking only one metformin tab. This in a month of I F. Thank you very much
I'm 63. i did HIIT exercise while fasted. Works great. Wt down 38 kgs. I didn't find fasting to be trying. Did six 11 day fasts, now a variety of 4 days, and ADF. I even do shopping and cook for family and bake bread while on extended fasts.
I've got a big smile on my face. Dr. Fung reciting his list of things to do while fasting sounds like he's reading a Dr. Seuss book out loud: You can take a walk! You can take a bath! You can read a book! You can smile and laugh! Oh, the wonderful things you can do while you fast!
Staying hydrated helped a lot. I used to only hydrate at meals so when I fasted I got dehydrated. Concentrating on drinking throughout the day helped. I also switched to green tea with a little citric Avis (vitC) added and some lite salt (sodium and potassium electrolytes). I also began intermittent fasting and compressed my feeding time to between noon and 6PM. It easy now to skip breakfast, exercise fasted and have my first meal at noon or 1PM. In about one year now, I’m down 50 pounds or 208 to 158. I feel great and now I’m focused on maintaining my weight between 160 and 165 while I build strength and endurance. Dr. Fung’s tips really do work. You should also cut or eliminate sugar and refined carbs and avoid snacks between meals, especially late night snacks. I feel like a new person and you can too.
This is amazing I've gone without food and hardly any water for 8 days, 32 years ago I am doing a fasting again and I am loving it. Starting today, and I've made my own drinks chilled in the fridge, ginger, cucumber, aloe vera, a little bit of lemon I have some green tea, aswel, I've been moving around all day, the mind is incharge not my stomach, and I don't think about food It is 6:48 pm i haven't eat all day, i went for walk and also been keeping myself busy all day I have heaps of book to read the next couple of days, tomorrow is another day Thank you 🙏
@@beth8678 I just started Monday and I felt weak today , after I ate . I’m doing the 16/8 I eat my meals between 10 am -6pm. Will this feeling pass? Thanks!
Surprisingly on my alternate day fasts, what worked to ride out the tough ghrelin patches was to cook for the next day - i cook what i would be eating. Knowing i would be eating this tomorrow, i am merely delaying, not denying.
I have dropped 70 lbs., thank you for your program and off meds. One of things, I have learned, is to be patient in this process and listen to your information. Thank you again and to my wife for pointing you out to me!
After reading Dr Fung's books and taking his advice, my health has improved. I am over 65 and under supervision of my doctor and did an 18 day water fast. All my numbers improved.. Although i dislike all the videos RUclips interrupts Dr Fung with (expensive programs mind you) I just skip them and keep learning. Thank you for all the tips, Dr. Fung.
On days where I do one meal a day, I go for long walks during the lunch hours where I would eat. This seems to be the best way to get through that hunger window. On days where weather means I can't go for a walk, I watch RUclips videos on Intermittent Fasting to stay motivated.
When I'm about to sneak for food during fasting, I simply watch Dr. Jason Fung's videos then I won't have the craving anymore. I've to cook for my kids, as soon as I finish cooking, I hide in my room or go outside for a walk because it's the food smell which makes me wanna eat!
I have been following Jason Fung for last ten yrs. I don’t believe in God but believe in Jason Fung. By intermittent fasting I dropped my weight from 71 kg to 55kg😁
That tip about waves passing because your body has used the energy from fat is really motivating. I’ve lost 8lbs in 4 wks, I’m absolutely sold on intermittent fasting’ it’s a life changer. Thank you for all your guidance and information. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The things that keep me going are : 1 Anger - at being treated like it is my fault and I am just a weak, stupid person . 2 - the Logical Presentation of the research that gives sufficient evidence that it works 3- Knowing that this is my best and last chance to make a significant and transformative change in my life. Interesting that you say Cinnabon. This is one of the things I crave most, but it isn't greater than my desire to prove that I am not to blame. When armed with knowledge and understanding I have all I need to endure and show my strength. Thank you Dr. Fung for giving me what I need to regain some dignity in life.
After a couple weeks with no sugar you won't even remember why you wanted it. Unfortunately in our fake world they sneak sugar into almost everything so that is easier said than done.
This is just a stepping stone. When you have the drive and discipline to accomplish this, then next is career/finances and whatever else you wanted. This is a good first step. I find our bodies are a representation of our mental state/priority, health really should be first, if not, then something is out of balance. You're on a good track, keep it up. Cinnabons are awesome, I'm glad I moved out of Ontario/Toronto. There are no Cinnabons in my province.
One thing (of many) that I love and admire about Dr. Fung is that he is careful to ONLY present facts & results that are the outcome of having been studied on humans, mostly those that have been peer-reviewed in reputable, high-quality journals, and most of his focus is on causal factors - not associative. He states this very clearly in “The Obesity Code”...that he will never present data that came from animal studies (rats, pigs, and the like) - “that hardly qualifies as evidence” he says...🙏🏼😁😁😊
I lost 45 lbs in 60 days in 2019 following Jason Fung. I fell off course in 2020 and gained more weight than ever. Now in 2021 I’m at 300 lbs I’m starting my journey again. My goal is to get to 190 lbs. I will let you guys know my results.
2 week on a 20 hr daily fast! Last meal at 7 first meal at 3 the next day.. So a 4hr eating window! Leaving this comment so I can come back in 6 months and see my progress! I'm 190 right now! See you in 6 months!! 😁
I'm on day 3 of 7 days fast and woke up feeling a little weak. I drank 2 glasses of Himalayan salt water and watched these videos and read the comments and feel great again. Thank You, Universe for these connections!!
I never thought once that I could ever drink coffee without sugar or cream... after much practice with drinking it completely black and no additives, I can't imagine ever adding sugar to coffee again:)
I've tried fasting in the past and I am trying it again. Your explanations in this video will help me reflect on how I feel during the day. Tip #2, "Ride out the Hunger Waves" was the most profound. I noticed that I will have strong hunger cravings, but then I feel better. I never thought about how our baselines rise and fall and our hunger settles down. The graphics help me understand what my body is feeling and I believe I will be able to tell myself that I'm riding out the waves. Thank you for your clear explanation.
Things I do to help me ride the hunger wave is much as I did when I quit smoking. Kept my hands wet! Washed dishes, wash the car inside & out, water plants or the garden, wash windows. I even gave the dog a bath, however we both preferred to going for a walk! As you said, just keep busy, and praise yourself for not giving in.
I jumped into this with a 24 hour fast! Lost a lot of weight the first day and felt the brain dog and the flu like symptoms. But after the first day! I was so amazing that I didn’t feel the hunger! I’m always glad when dinner comes around!
What helps me most is having a "drink routine" which I tell myself I have to finish before I start eating. My usual pattern is a large bottle of cold brew green tea, then coffee, then sparkling water. Sipping each ensures it's decently late in the day before I finish, so my fasting period is a decent length (usually 20-23 hrs). For some reason it works!
@cristina pamart - YES! 👍🏼❤️🥰 I always recommend to my friends - starting with “The Obesity Code” for an understanding of the fundamentals, then, “The Complete Guide to Fasting” to create a plan for the big picture...I review/re-read both every 6-9 months or so (seriously - they’re both well-written and a “smooth” read 🤓) for motivation & review...😊 I imagine his other books would be a wealth of information, too (for example, “The Dianetes Code”, for those plagued with T2D 😁)...
@cristina pamart - ooohh...thanks for mentioning “The Cancer Code”. I MUST read that one!! I only wish I could have saved my mom from this insidious, horrible thing...😢😭💔 Maybe I can save myself from the same “fate”🙏🏼
Hi Doctor Fung, I will start the intermittent fasting as today, I am 150 lbs.I am 65 years old and I'm 4'10" ~ I will get back to you with the results. Thank you for all the scientific information, I finally understand why my weight goes up and down. Thank You! Graciela from Vancouver BC Canada
I do omad, started July 30, 2022 and still on omad. So far I lost 13 lbs. I eat around 2pm, always start my day with green tea matcha with lemon juice and slices of lemon rinds, also water with lemon, I will feel a slight hunger by 12 noon but goes away as soon as I drink my lemon water, after work at 6pm I ride in my peloton bike for 45 min to an hr, I feel so good and so happy that I finally found the best lifestyle and I’m so thankful for all of your teachings! Imagine if people will realize that fasting works? Pharmaceuticals will die. Again, thank you and take care of you!
I love to cook for my family while fasting. The normal routine of dinner is deciding what to make, preparing it, serving it, and cleaning it up. Eating is only one part of that, so I just skip that part, but still feel like I've had a normal day. If I skip the whole routine, I have all this extra time to fill and feel like a part of my day is missing.
I am 76,always been very healthy, take no medications. Still run, squat, sit cross legged on the floor, keep fit. I do omad, I am a crafts person and eating breaks my concentration. I fast mainly for autophagy. Being on my own I find my tapeworm rears it's head at 12 noon so this is the time when I will take a break and feed it. I watch everything that Dr Fung posts. I think you are the most honest, level, straight talking no B.S. human EVER. I wish I could make every Dr. listen to you.
Favourite tips - the alternative activities one can do instead of eating, thank you, i made a similar list for things to do instead of smoking! I think the most difficult aspect of addiction is changing one’s routine.
Starting the 24 hour-fasting skipping the dinner is the best that works to me, additionally to drink some tea or water with few lemon and a little bit of salt when I feel that I’m starving.
Good to hear you are concerned with your health. Avoid the lemons ...even in small droplet amounts. They contain sugar and will defeat the purpose of fasting. Good luck !
Actually a Lemon has 2.1 grams of sugar, but the REAL issue here is Insulin resistance and the effect of sugar on fasting. Another REAL issue is that the Covid virus uses sugar molecules to form a sheath of protection from anti-bodies, that is why diabetic and obese people are the most vulnerable to the virus. I understand your point about a little bit of natural sugar can’t be all that bad...but I would avoid it while fasting.
Every other diet I've been on has failed due to constant worry about what I was going to eat, measuring/weighing everything and craving everything!! I felt like a failure because even when I lost a couple of pounds, it didn't take long to put them right back on. IF has taken all that off my plate. For the first time ever I feel like I can make this lifestyle change a permanent one. I now use that previous eating time on meditation and yoga. It's a more mindfulness approach!! I now ride those hunger waves with a smile. Love you Dr. Fung. You're saving so many lives!!
It really is amazing how I am just not hungry after the first day. The secret for me is to plan ahead, know when I will start and when I will break the fast and to stay busy.
My top tip: Put God first. Pray and fast to Him. Our spirits are eternal, much more important than our temporary flesh. The flesh is blessed when we concentrate on pleasing God, praying to Him in Jesus Holy Name, while fasting. It's the God thing!
The most helpful tip for me is about riding out the hunger wave. My tip is to go to bed early the first day or two of a fast; not only do I get a good night's sleep, which improves my well being as well as my willpower, it makes those first two days (which are usually the hardest for me) go faster. As always, thanks for all the information and tips!
I'm 15 I lose 15 pounds just doing alternate day fasting when I'm fasting for like 36 hours I just watch RUclips, read, and do school works and then sleep it's really easy for me and I don't feel hungry all the time when fasting.
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When you’re fasting,can you still take your vitamins???
yes you can
@@DrJasonFung what about high blood pressure meds?
Which is better, green tea or matcha?
@@georgekallis3337 IMAO green tea (or white tea) is better, check the spec on your matcha tea, my last one had some sweeteners, good for taste but not for the purpose of fasting.
Eat one healthy meal a day, do exercise, take vitamin tabs and sleep well.
That's what I've done and it's my 90th birthday next week. 😊😊😊
Happy Birthday! ☕ 😊
Happy Birthday! 🥳🥳🥳💫💫💫
What's in your healthy meal, Old Fella?
You got that right my friend. Best time to exercise, is when your insulin is very low, where the body will produce the highest amount of Growth Hormone (HGH).
It appears Ole Fella's not answering questions.
How rude.
I lost 60 lbs through intermittent fasting, one meal a day at around 2 or 3pm, over a seven month period. Sometimes doing 3 day water fast only, it worked very quickly, I literally melted my excess fat, also a daily walk one hour or more helps tremendously, and walking is free no need to join a gym.
That’s great. A one hour walk would suit me. I’m very arthritic and have had a very difficult elbow replacement that I cannot injure or knock around by falling over or using weights. I think I need to loose about the same. Just starting today. Don’t want to use gyms. They are disgusting and I have absolutely no faith in what dieticians say.
@@fussyrenovator7551 I started intermittent fasting a little over two months ago and I’m happy to say I’ve lost 20 lbs as of yesterday. Like you, I hate going to the gym. I don’t need other people to see I’m going to a gym and exercising. Plus, i don’t need to shell out hard earned money for something I can do for free and at my convenience.
@@rbaker3557 no I resent paying money to exercise. I exercise to make money. I’ve been a farmer for the last 35 years.
But if it's too cold to walk outside go use the treadmill at the gym
I would like to congratulate you for sustaining a stable IF lifestyle for that length of time. It is certainly not easy, congratulations on your results.
Lost almost 28.5 pounds in 2 months. Damn Im proud of myself 💪🏻
Humus is healthy
Wow good job!! Congratulations 🎊
Did u exercise along with fasting?
We're ALL proud of you!
Well done mate. Keep it up! :-)
When I am fasting and start to feel hungry, a hot cup of garlic, ginger and turmeric with no sugar does the trick. Then about 15 minutes after, I fill up on water. Also, throughout my journey I have been praying and asking God to give me His strength because I don't have the strength to do this on my own. I am currently doing the 18/6. Eating lunch and dinner only.
Good
Good for you 👍
Praying for strength to be able to do this, helped me a lot, too. I’ve been doing it for about 6 weeks and lost 13 pounds and feels great, feels lighter when I go for walks, I absolutely love it! This will be my lifestyle from now on!
Jennessa,thank you for the tip.
Amen, God will help us.
These are the things I do to stay on track of intermittent fasting:
1. Watch Dr. Fung videos.
2. Watch inspirational loss weigh videos
3. Make meals ahead and always keep chicken cabbage soup on hand.
4. Knit and crochet constantly while watching videos about knitting
and crochet. I don't want to stop and eat...one more stitch please.
5.Drink lots of waters, one tea and one black coffee.
6. If I get off track, I immediately get back on.
This is me except the chicken bit. I keep avocados on hand xxx❤
Great ideas 👍
When i get urge to eat, i either get into walking/ yoga or cleaning. THE BEST THING THAT HELPS ME IS TO WATCH RUclips ON INTERMITTENT FASTING. THAT MOTIVATES ME.
You hit the nail on the head‼️ Love it‼️
@@lorinemurray6571 Same here! :)
I need to do this! Thanks!!!
Yup, I clean,clean,clean!
Yes!! Well said!
To help myself staying within my fasting window, I use my favorite bracelet. I put it on at 7pm and take it off At 11 am the next day. While I am wearing the bracelet, I do not eat. That is my 16 hour fast. It helps!
Very cool idea!
@Tina Portelli - That’s a great idea!!❤️ If I tried it now, my bracelet would need spikes or thorns, lol (only kidding - that wouldn’t be my favorite bracelet then, would it?😉)...
I’ve been using the “Zero” fasting app to keep track of the duration of each fast, and have also been measuring blood glucose & ketones for motivation...I look forward to the maintenance phase, where my IF periods are shorter - trying to combat years of insulin resistance, so opting for more aggressive 5-7 day fasts (once/month or so), followed by ADF until I ‘stabilize’. Once I get closer to my goal, I plan to move to OMAD or perhaps a 20/4 or 18/6 scheme...I will DEFINITELY try the bracelet tip!!!🙏🏼😍🤗 I’ll think of you whenever I wear it!😊
Omg....love this ideal! Definitely will be doing this❣
Nice a Braclet of +25 Health
Can I borrow your bracelet for a few years, Tina?
Best tip: Ride out the hunger, it will pass.
Can you call me every hour to remind me??😥😥😇😇😇
@@batgirlp5561 😂, honestly if you stick to it every fast gets a little easier. I’ve been fasting for over two years.When I started I was 48 years old and 270 lbs. 16 hours seemed impossible, now I do daily OMAD and a five day extended fast once a month. I’ve even kicked a serious sugar addiction. If I can do it, anyone can do it, you got this!💖
@@SLees-tv7gh Ok😇😇
Just like surfing a wave.
@@batgirlp5561 Just move to keto slowly and then in into fasting slowly and it will be easy once you get your body fat adapted. In other words when my body has burned up the fat I have eaten and switches to burning my body fat I never notice and never get hungry. You can not do that if you are a sugar burner and will get very hungry. There is a great video on why Fat people get hungry I could share with you. Why would someone with a half million calories hanging on their body ever get hungry?
Guys, the best thing about intermittent fasting is that you save a crap load of money!! And time!! Takes a while getting used to, but once you’re there it’s all good.
I’ve lost 41 lbs, size 16 down to a size 8, over 9 months. Intermittent fasting is incredible. MANY benefits, not just weight loss
Mishelle which type of fasting did you do? Thank you
I started OMAD naturally after going carnivore a month ago, and I've discovered that a fatty meat kills my hunger even even more, to the point i have to forced myself to eat the next day. Green tea, sparkling waters, and coffee help break up the monotony of a single drink type throughout the day, so i focus one drink type for what should be each meal. Coffee in the morning, green tea for lunch time, sparkling water throughout the day, and a warm camomile or mint tea around dinner time. It gives me something to look forward too. Thank you for the info Dr Fung. You've literally saved thousands of lives and given many of us back the youthful feeling lives we thought were long since past!
My I ask how much weight you lost?
I agree about how consuming meat, especially red meat, will help tremendously in controlling your appetite!! I don't go full on carnivore but eat low carb veggies as well. And I Try to keep my carb count low. Not Keto low, but under 100 grams per day. There are a lot of food companies that have jumped on board the low-carb train and so gives us quite a lot to choose from these days! YAY!!🎉! Good luck and Good health everybody!!😉
You are a kindred spirit! I found the same thing with doing ketovore. I was just not hungry for more than a meal a day and have done several 48 and 72 hour fasts just to see if I could and found it sooooooo easy.
This month I have gone full carnivore because I am curious about how I will feel on it and to see what the results will be for me. The one thing I have not really got my head around is how much meat to eat for a meal. What do you do? Do you have a set amount that you aim for? Or do you just eat till full? Full full, stuffed full or comfortably full?
You're lucky - I get so hungry I can barely wait for my feeding window to open. And after a month I have not lost any weight. I did much better on Weight Watchers. I guess we all have different bodies.
@@legalmemories two years ago, I tried intermittent fasting to lose 5 kilos.It did not help me at all.I think because I had
gut problems and emotional stress the diet stressed me even more.I lost the weight the traditional way during two years time and now that I have overome the health and stress problems I shall try it again for longevity.
How wonderful to be sitting here watching this video on Day Two of a four-day fast...while sipping a cup of green tea. Life is good.
I agree with you each morning I watched a video about fasting from Dr. Fong or other doctors Dr. Mindy in San Jose is good to keep me on track and help me realize how good I am doing for myself. You are very smart
I just started OMAD and came across this video and saw green tea as one of the fluids to drink and I’m on my second cup🙃🙂
Yeah, the green tea drink I'm definitely trying next time I fast. Great idea!!
@@conniebabcock2839 This is also an awesome idea...definitely doing that...watching a Dr. Fung video on the benefits of fasting!!
Stay strong! 43 hrs is my longest. I’m working my way up.
Best tip is to keep busy. I've been organizing my home, one room at a time.
Yes!!
How's your house coming along? I'm trying to do the same.
Thank-you for your help with motivating me to do the same.
Amen!
Staying hydrated and busy. Was amazed at the energy surge that helped me be peppy
When I feel hungry during fasting I drink water, tea, black coffee while cleaning and listening to an audiobook at the same time. While I focus on the book I forget I'm cleaning and I forget I'm fasting 😁. It's a win-win combo 💪.
I am retired and live with my 94 yr. Old mom. I've watched you and really have been watching what I eat. I'm doing the intermediate fasting and really haven't had a hard time with it. I steam vegetables and we have meat . I don't eat much wheat bread and I have pretty much cut out sugar.I have a thyroid condition I take armour tyroid. Well, I went for my blood work and lost 9 pounds and my blood work came back and my dr. called me and said it was perfect. Thank you you're helping me with this new way of eating and fasting.
Staying busy is the best tip. I have found when I'm working on a project at home that I get so wrapped up in what I'm doing that I forget to eat, even when I'm not trying to fast.
I try to only do it when I have a busy day at work. It makes things so much easier.
Solves the “eating when bored “ conundrum.
Absolutely...👍
Learning that hunger DOES NOT keep getting worse, was a key insight for me. I've used mostly OMAD with LCHF to lose over 100 lbs and have reversed Type 2 diabetes. I'm now in maintenance.
Same here!
Just curious, but what do you do different now in maintenance?
What is LCHF?
@@kimberlymosley7701 - Low Carb, High Fat
@Scott Johnson
Congratulations!! That’s awesome. All of your hard work payed off!
I know this isn't accurate, but I always tell myself that whenever I get hunger pangs while fasting it's my body finding and burning stored fat for energy! I've actually got myself convinced of this. Fasting is an awesome way to lose weight.
I used a mantra for hunger pains AND cravings. No pain no gain. The gain part was, of course, a healthy body.
It is you’re not wrong there :)
I have a little song I sing to myself: "Fat for fuel, fat for fuel, burning fat for fuel!" :)
I have done the same thing. Telling myself my hunger means my body is burning fat reserves :) If just helps me to motivate me, regardless.
@@verandahmeander I do the same thing! I tell myself that my body is feasing on my fat!
I always have food pre-made for my son & husband when I am going to fast. This is a very effective strategy for me. I am 115lbs down, T2 reversed.
That is fantastic, congrats. I'm just starting, this is so good to hear.
Amazing! Keep it strong!
Great !!!
Bravo. 🦅🦅🇺🇸
Do share your journey
Thanks I painted the whole house over a week.kept busy and tried on every garment of clothing got rid of loads and decluterd my wardrobe.uk England ❤️
THIS IS WONDERFUL!
Good job!
I painted one room and helped de clutter a room while listening to fasting RUclips’s!
I didn’t try fasting until I had been on Keto for 3 months . My carb addiction had been broken by then , and fasting was a piece of cake . There was no hunger anymore .
I did the same, 3 months on keto then IF, before keto I didn’t think fasting would be possible.
very true, i did keto for 2 months with 2 meals a day, now in the last 3 months it OMAD and i am never hungry. often when it comes for my meal time i will eat even if i'm not hungry wich is bad because it's just a habit. Starting now , if i am not hungry during my usual eating window i will just skip it and wait for the next day..... there is absolutely no reason to shove food in my mouth if i am not hungry anymore.
Ben Saigon I have one reason to eat two meals a day: I take supplements to treat my breast cancer. Some of these are herbal and have to be taken with food or the liver could be damaged. I was able to group my supps to limit my meals to two a day.
For generally healthy people you are correct.
I didn't realize how addicted I was to carbs.
I also eat keto leading up to my fast, makes it a lot easier if I am already in ketosis. Awesome tip!
Keeping busy has been the most important for me, followed closely by staying hydrated. I'm an OMAD-for-lifer now. I lost +140 lb in 13 months and NEVER want to go back!
Great Job!
Great job
Wow :). Amazing !
What was your fasting schedule while you were losing the 140+ pounds? Congratulations!
Congratulations, you will know what you have really achived when you look back in time !!!
#3 Stay Hydrated
#2 Ride Out the "Hunger Wave"
#1 Stay Busy
Exactly this has kept me going! For me this is lifelong
And eat less if you wanna lose weight!
Thank you for the summary
@@supimsatan Early on kto/i.f. 16 - 8 (lost 60 lbs.) the weight melted off then I plateaued. So recently I took a diet break for the holidays, and gained about 6 lbs. Not so bad but as far as hunger is concerned I'm still expecting to feel full while losing weight. I recognize that I need the hunger pangs to pass.
100%
battle with weight all my life. However i am never consistent with any program I start. I was engaged in intermittent fasting without knowing in the months. I go into my garden at 6 am and stop at 11am before eating. in four months I lost 20 pounds without any major effort or any direct attempt at weight loss.
That’s awesome. Love that you have a garden to keep you occupied.
Great info! The tea was my favorite tip. My partner has type 2 diabetes. Recently he retired and could not afford his meds..his blood sugar without his meds was always around 331 to 320..never below 220..we got it down to 164 with your fasting tips.it only took 6 days. We are grateful for you. Btw his doctor's said lowering his sugar was impossible without drugs. He is 52..been diabetic for 20 years
That is so fantastic!!! Good for your partner!!!
Phenomenal result!!!!
I'm interested to know what the meds cost in the USA?, in England there may be a small prescription cost of less than $10 but most long term meds are free from this charge. We pay for our health care through our taxes, so it's free for everyone at the point of delivery.
@@stevegreenwood8168 my husband is on many meds for his diabetes . One is a weekly shot that is almost $900 a month.
Conventional Dr.s just don't get it. They do not think diabetes can be cured and that you will be on meds your whole life. I proved them wrong too!!😂😂😂
Dr. Fung has saved my life, I was so overweight, and high blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, high blood pressure, no energy whatsoever, after a moth I’m a new person, I’ve lost about 9 pounds, many many inches, and I can run again, I’m not in pain, my joints are good too, wow, I’m so Happy, thank you Dr. Fung
How long do you fast for each time?
Dr. Fung should be the Surgeon General
@Chandra Minick He’s Canadian.
Even though he’s Canadian, he should be the exception
@@mskeepinit1hundred He won’t stand a chance against the big pharma lobbyists.
@@squashdevicer and that’s the sad part🙄....that would be too much like right for him to be on a world platform such as Surgeon General....he is truly what “We the people” need for health sake
@@mskeepinit1hundred Very true.
Fasting 36-42 hrs and keto combined magically took my weight off seemed as if overnight I looked a lot thinner and the weight loss comments were overwhelming the only bad thing is when people asked how my weight was coming off and I mentioned fasting they commented on how bad it was and how it seemed I had an eating disorder so I then stopped saying that I fasted people don’t accept it as beneficial
I know!
They just make excuses because they don't want to take responsibility and try something that might be hard.
I met such peoplw too. Ok, just wanted to know, when can I take my bulletproof coffee?
Just say you stopped snacking , lol....kinda sorta true
Yeah, ignore them. You've got the world-leading MD using this as his practice to treat (or even cure) diabetes - something way too many people are getting these days. You in 20s or 30s? I'm doing ADF but it's not coming off as quickly as I'd like, I'm in my 30s. I'm monitoring that my cals aren't going above maintenance in the feeding windows. I think keto is a heavy augmented, I was able to rip off fat quickly and visibly with keto 15 years ago or so. It's just hard to start...Sugar addiction runs deep...(I binge on berries/cherries)
When I get hungry I do 3 things:
1. Pray for people, which helps me remember one of the chief reasons I am fasting.
2. Get out of the house and find something to do. A walk helps me get fresh air and feel better.
3. I plan the hour that I'll break my fast, including what I will eat. I tell myself that I can make it till that time. When time is up, I will first eat a small, nutritious meal like an egg and salad. Then I eat a low carb food I enjoy, such as a low carb chocolate mug cake.
I challenge myself to make it to the deadline time.
Great ideas!
Great ideas.
WONDERFUL post Julie !!
I've loss 140lb in 1 1/2 years...fasting is LIFE CHANGING FOLKS from a size 28 to 8😁😁
Wow
Congratulations
Do you have excess skin?
Congratulations
Hi jamilah, did you do keto or low carb? Or did you eat what you wanted but only within your eating window?
I do 24-hour fasts (OMAD) once a week (but not on the same day). Once it became a habit, I didn't need distractions anymore, cooking or others' eating doesn't bother me now but what really helped me at the beginning were RUclips videos on Intermittent Fasting. It was motivating and educational at the same time. Always remember WHY you are fasting and you'll get a nice "I DID IT" feeling when it's done and your body will be grateful too :)
Keeping busy is a great tip. I have lost over 40 lbs. because of you Sir. I read your books in 2018 and started fasting, and have continued and I still want to lose another 20 lbs in 2021. Thank you for saving my life and making me feel so good about myself. I am a 59 almost 60 year old retired lady.
Same here!🤗👍
What was your fasting pattern Adrienne??? Also, when can I have my bullwtproof coffee?
When I fast, I like to be more physical. I walk on average 8 miles a day. I don’t do this to burn calories; it helps my heart and keeps me from vegging out in front of the television. When I experience nausea or weakness, I know it is time to add salt and potassium to my water. (It really helps) The longest I’ve fasted is 10 days. Doctor Fung’s books have really helped educate me on why we put on the pounds and what can be done to get them off and become more healthy. Before fasting I was a very unhealthy 291 lbs. I am now down 61 lbs and can easily see reaching my goal. Thanks Jason!
Richard, Just regular table salt and a product called “no salt” (a salt substitute) for potassium. I use less than a 1/4 teaspoon for about 16 ounces of water. Personally I don’t have to use this often but it helps. Jason Fung’s “a complete guide to fasting” mentions you should break your fast when you a nauseous. If my nausea continues after the s & p, I break my fast and start again or do a different fasting schedule.
Proud of you and awesome! My doc weighed me at 211, up 20 lbs from last year. It freaked me out as I should be about 150 or less at 5'8. Today has been 72 hours fasting and I'm not hungry. My goal is another 4 days or until my body needs food.
Much Dutch, that’s awesome! I am sure you will make your goal in no time. I’m planning to get to my high school weight this year. No real timeline though. It took years to put it on so a year to take it off is fine.
Dr. FUNG IS A BLESSING FOR ALL OF US! GENIUS!
I have been following Dr Fung advices in the last 3 months.
I lost 20 kg and like to thank dr Fung at this opportunity.
I have just started fasting 16 to 8. I make a fresh pot of filter coffee, keep busy tidying up those messy cupboards and decorate. I think your best info was hunger reducing and cravings going. I think it's important to get the right relationship with food, not to comfort eat or eat because of boredom, but to eat for good health.
Staying busy. I was in my best shape working as a floor nurse because I was unknowingly practicing fasting with every shift. I ate dinner at 8 pm, then didn’t eat again until the very next day around 2 pm. In the time frame, I was either sleeping or running around like a chicken with no head caring for my patients until I could have my late lunch. But my brain was on fire and I could get a lot done.
I’m in grad school and I have written papers while fasting. No food temptations and the focus is unreal!
Thank you Dr. Fung for all your work
👍🏻
Jason, thanks for all of the videos! I have doing OMAD (usually around 10:30am) for the past 7 months. Truly, the way of eating feels like a miracle to me. I didn’t have a large amount to lose - about 40 pounds - but, the benefits of fasting have been wonderful. Losing the weight has been great. And, the best part is I’ve been able to reduce blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar (was pre-diabetic) and I no longer have all the joint aches and pains. It’s wonderful, and so much easier than tempting myself to overeat 3-4 times a day. I am SO much more productive, too. I have energy and time to do lots of things I’ve been putting off for years. By the way, I will be 70 in two months and feel better than I did at 40!
Well done, Roseanna, very inspiring.
You’re a rockstar! Well done!
OMG!! That’s amazing!! Thx for the inspiration!!
When I fast my hand and feet return to normal,instead of being swollen with edema 😀
Great job! Were you also on a ketogenic diet?
I start cleaning my house during fasting and you won't believe that my house is much more cleaned and organized !! Well I lost seven kilos in 1and1/2 month seriously thank you so much you all who introduced me to intermittent fasting!!!
I just finished a 3day fast and my tip really is just to drink lots of water. Don't chug it but sip throughout the day. It was my first prolonged fast and i feel incredible! The first day was alright. 2nd day was a little bit tough, hunger came in several times but only lasted for a minute or two. The third day started challenging. I woke up at 4am because i was so hungry but again, it only lasted for 2 mins, so i fall asleep in no time. During the afternoon, i felt great! I never had an headache during my entire fast although i felt weak sometimes. I lost 2.9kg. It's amazing!
Stay hydrated.
Ride out the hunger.
Stay busy.
I was looking for this comment. Thank you
Fasting fluids: green tea (ideally cold brew), black tea, oolong tea, coffee (black), bone broth (limit because it has some calories), herbal teas (e.g., mint, chamomile, lemon)
The best bit for me was being told the hunger pangs will fall away once I get beyond a certain point :)
Dr. Jason Fung is the one who motivated me to do fasting for life
I am an RN, & so grateful God lead me to Dr Fung's information !! It is spot on !!
I’ve lost 50 pounds in 5 months by intermittent fasting. I keep myself busy by taking my dog to the dig park. I just bring some water with me. It’s easy for me to stick to this diet. I eat once a day at dinner. I love being able to eat dinner with my family. I don’t eat after 7:30pm
Do u rub your dogs belly???❤️❤️❤️
I find mindfulness and meditation helps me when fasting. I'm trying the one meal a day. I fast for 20 hours and have a 4 hour eating window. I eat my main meal around 4pm to 5. Then have a snack around 7 to 7.30. A boiled egg or some nuts with cottage cheese typically. I have been doing this for one month and have definitely lost weight as I have gone down a size in clothes. I find that 20 to 4 works for me so far so I'll stick with it for now.
I am doing OMAD(dinner at 7 o'clock).i only drink water in the fasted state.i keep it simple.and it is soooooo easy to do.
The best tip for me was understanding the Ghrelin wave and that the body eats from reserves
This is what non-believers think. They think your not getting any calories. But if your loosing weight your body is using the calories off your belly and butt. What could be better?
When I start to feel hungry I just think: the fat burning has begun.
Concur.
Yes, for me it‘s a powerful idea that at the moments of hunger I‘m living of my own fat.
@@monicaambs
I don't wanna lose anymore off my belly cuz it hangs down like an apron now and slaps against my knees when I walk on the beach. And my butt hangs down now and slaps against the back of my knees when I walk. But at least it's better than when I was suntanning and people kept trying to push me back in the ocean. What a revolting development!
My tip:'Ride the hunger wave', I was amazed after spending my whole life eating when I want, how, in just a few days I adapted to fasting.. Give it a go, don't give up!
I think the best tip is to STAY BUSY! When I realized I had given myself the gift of precious TIME....it was a revelation. Things I had wanted to get done began to fall into place and the secondary gift was the sense of accomplishment. Sending thanks to your parents for bringing you into the world Dr. Fung!💗
Switching to OMAD at breakfast has been amazing. Not dealing with food for the remainder of the day is a freedom I truly enjoy.
Adding healthy boundaries, is what I call it. Reducing sugar, oil, and flour, and eat real, unpacked food; and the kitchen is open to me at noon, and closes at 6! And staying hydrated!!! Thank you!
I know it sounds so simple but when I get a hunger pang I take a deep breath and it really helps.
I do the same! Outside is my favorite, all that fresh winter air. 😊
After the 70 pound success, now I need to start to deep breath when there is a hanger pang! Let me try
Thanks for the great tip!! I l love deep breathing, I do it often when doimg pilates, but doing it when hungry is a fabulous tip!!
I am doing intermittent fasting ( thanks to you) by eating low carb lunch, and light dinner. It is working well for me. I am diabetic. I was taking insulin injection, and two metformin tabs. Now I an taking only one metformin tab. This in a month of I F. Thank you very much
What is your fasting window.
@@neemajose4886 I do 18-6. And I eat very lessl carbs.
@@exodamus123 thanks for the reply,
I'm 63. i did HIIT exercise while fasted. Works great. Wt down 38 kgs. I didn't find fasting to be trying. Did six 11 day fasts, now a variety of 4 days, and ADF. I even do shopping and cook for family and bake bread while on extended fasts.
I've got a big smile on my face. Dr. Fung reciting his list of things to do while fasting sounds like he's reading a Dr. Seuss book out loud:
You can take a walk!
You can take a bath!
You can read a book!
You can smile and laugh!
Oh, the wonderful things you can do while you fast!
So true! 🤣
😆
Love this!
😂😂 exactly!
Beautiful
Decluttering and watching videos about the science of fasting are the absolute best for me.
I freshened up on my accounting skills, learned a little crocheting, knitting and stitching, and watch Pokemon while fasting haha
Put together a puzzle.
@@susansylvester1237 Or
put a puzzle together.
@@sbuzz7279 or ignore smart azzes.
@@sbuzz7279
Together a puzzle put.
Wow.. i crochet too
Staying hydrated helped a lot. I used to only hydrate at meals so when I fasted I got dehydrated. Concentrating on drinking throughout the day helped. I also switched to green tea with a little citric Avis (vitC) added and some lite salt (sodium and potassium electrolytes).
I also began intermittent fasting and compressed my feeding time to between noon and 6PM. It easy now to skip breakfast, exercise fasted and have my first meal at noon or 1PM.
In about one year now, I’m down 50 pounds or 208 to 158. I feel great and now I’m focused on maintaining my weight between 160 and 165 while I build strength and endurance. Dr. Fung’s tips really do work. You should also cut or eliminate sugar and refined carbs and avoid snacks between meals, especially late night snacks.
I feel like a new person and you can too.
This is amazing I've gone without food and hardly any water for 8 days, 32 years ago
I am doing a fasting again and I am loving it. Starting today, and I've made my own drinks chilled in the fridge, ginger, cucumber, aloe vera, a little bit of lemon
I have some green tea, aswel, I've been moving around all day, the mind is incharge not my stomach, and I don't think about food
It is 6:48 pm i haven't eat all day, i went for walk and also been keeping myself busy all day
I have heaps of book to read the next couple of days, tomorrow is another day
Thank you 🙏
“The craving will stop.” This fact is new to me & very encouraging.
It really does. Drink water, tea or other no carb drinks. It will stretch your tummy out just enough to tell her it’s not hungry.
@@beth8678 I just started Monday and I felt weak today , after I ate . I’m doing the 16/8 I eat my meals between 10 am -6pm.
Will this feeling pass? Thanks!
@@burlingwillow7140 yes, once you become fat adapted (burn fat instead of sugars) the cravings will diminish and you won’t get blood sugar lows
@@Jchathe I woke up feeling better this morning . I will continue for good health 🦋 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated 🌻
@@burlingwillow7140 Bless you, so glad to hear it, and my very best for your (our!) continuing journey to optimal health!
Surprisingly on my alternate day fasts, what worked to ride out the tough ghrelin patches was to cook for the next day - i cook what i would be eating. Knowing i would be eating this tomorrow, i am merely delaying, not denying.
What a great tip! Thank you!
I do the same!!!! It’s brilliant!!!!
Dr Fung you always say to not tell people you're fasting. They tell you negative things. We know that is not so. Thank you Dr for teaching us ❤️
My house is going to look very clean and organized starting on Monday!
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How is it going?
I have dropped 70 lbs., thank you for your program and off meds. One of things, I have learned, is to be patient in this process and listen to your information. Thank you again and to my wife for pointing you out to me!
After reading Dr Fung's books and taking his advice, my health has improved. I am over 65 and under supervision of my doctor and did an 18 day water fast. All my numbers improved.. Although i dislike all the videos RUclips interrupts Dr Fung with (expensive programs mind you) I just skip them and keep learning. Thank you for all the tips, Dr. Fung.
Best tip: watch inspirational weight loss videos.
Better tip: stick to one tutor. This one.
On days where I do one meal a day, I go for long walks during the lunch hours where I would eat. This seems to be the best way to get through that hunger window. On days where weather means I can't go for a walk, I watch RUclips videos on Intermittent Fasting to stay motivated.
When I'm about to sneak for food during fasting, I simply watch Dr. Jason Fung's videos then I won't have the craving anymore. I've to cook for my kids, as soon as I finish cooking, I hide in my room or go outside for a walk because it's the food smell which makes me wanna eat!
I have been following Jason Fung for last ten yrs. I don’t believe in God but believe in Jason Fung. By intermittent fasting I dropped my weight from 71 kg to 55kg😁
That tip about waves passing because your body has used the energy from fat is really motivating. I’ve lost 8lbs in 4 wks, I’m absolutely sold on intermittent fasting’ it’s a life changer. Thank you for all your guidance and information. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Best tip: watch Dr Fung videos on fasting while fasting. It keeps the motivation going ♥️
I AGREE!!!!
The things that keep me going are : 1 Anger - at being treated like it is my fault and I am just a weak, stupid person . 2 - the Logical Presentation of the research that gives sufficient evidence that it works 3- Knowing that this is my best and last chance to make a significant and transformative change in my life.
Interesting that you say Cinnabon. This is one of the things I crave most, but it isn't greater than my desire to prove that I am not to blame. When armed with knowledge and understanding I have all I need to endure and show my strength. Thank you Dr. Fung for giving me what I need to regain some dignity in life.
After a couple weeks with no sugar you won't even remember why you wanted it. Unfortunately in our fake world they sneak sugar into almost everything so that is easier said than done.
@@LTPottenger Sadly not the case for me even after 8 months and many lost pounds but I have greater things to look forward to. :)
This is just a stepping stone. When you have the drive and discipline to accomplish this, then next is career/finances and whatever else you wanted. This is a good first step. I find our bodies are a representation of our mental state/priority, health really should be first, if not, then something is out of balance. You're on a good track, keep it up. Cinnabons are awesome, I'm glad I moved out of Ontario/Toronto. There are no Cinnabons in my province.
One thing (of many) that I love and admire about Dr. Fung is that he is careful to ONLY present facts & results that are the outcome of having been studied on humans, mostly those that have been peer-reviewed in reputable, high-quality journals, and most of his focus is on causal factors - not associative. He states this very clearly in “The Obesity Code”...that he will never present data that came from animal studies (rats, pigs, and the like) - “that hardly qualifies as evidence” he says...🙏🏼😁😁😊
I lost 45 lbs in 60 days in 2019 following Jason Fung. I fell off course in 2020 and gained more weight than ever. Now in 2021 I’m at 300 lbs I’m starting my journey again. My goal is to get to 190 lbs. I will let you guys know my results.
Hang in there!! You got this!
Good luck!
I'm with you bro, day two of a long fast for me. Keep going! Don't give up
Okay so I’m down 50 pounds in 105 days and still going..I’m doing 24 hour fast and keto..I’m half way at my goal..will keep u guys updated
2 week on a 20 hr daily fast! Last meal at 7 first meal at 3 the next day.. So a 4hr eating window! Leaving this comment so I can come back in 6 months and see my progress! I'm 190 right now! See you in 6 months!! 😁
I'm on day 3 of 7 days fast and woke up feeling a little weak. I drank 2 glasses of Himalayan salt water and watched these videos and read the comments and feel great again. Thank You, Universe for these connections!!
As a Muslim fasting comes easy. I’m so happy I can fulfill my spiritual duty while helping myself health wise ❤️
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I never thought once that I could ever drink coffee without sugar or cream... after much practice with drinking it completely black and no additives, I can't imagine ever adding sugar to coffee again:)
I'm really gonna try this -
This is challenging but I am going to try it!!!
Drink arabica or organic coffee only, it's sweeter & tastier & flavorful.
No Maxwell House or Folgers
I really need to do this too, gotta lose that sugar
I LOVE BLACK coffee:) been drinking it that way for years now… i used to be the same as you
I've tried fasting in the past and I am trying it again. Your explanations in this video will help me reflect on how I feel during the day. Tip #2, "Ride out the Hunger Waves" was the most profound. I noticed that I will have strong hunger cravings, but then I feel better. I never thought about how our baselines rise and fall and our hunger settles down. The graphics help me understand what my body is feeling and I believe I will be able to tell myself that I'm riding out the waves. Thank you for your clear explanation.
Things I do to help me ride the hunger wave is much as I did when I quit smoking. Kept my hands wet! Washed dishes, wash the car inside & out, water plants or the garden, wash windows.
I even gave the dog a bath, however we both preferred to going for a walk! As you said, just keep busy, and praise yourself for not giving in.
I jumped into this with a 24 hour fast! Lost a lot of weight the first day and felt the brain dog and the flu like symptoms. But after the first day! I was so amazing that I didn’t feel the hunger! I’m always glad when dinner comes around!
What helps me most is having a "drink routine" which I tell myself I have to finish before I start eating. My usual pattern is a large bottle of cold brew green tea, then coffee, then sparkling water. Sipping each ensures it's decently late in the day before I finish, so my fasting period is a decent length (usually 20-23 hrs). For some reason it works!
My tip is to read the obesity code to understand how our metabolism work . Then while fasting drinking green tea and water 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
The podcast episodes with Megan are also really good for practical advice!
@cristina pamart - YES! 👍🏼❤️🥰 I always recommend to my friends - starting with “The Obesity Code” for an understanding of the fundamentals, then, “The Complete Guide to Fasting” to create a plan for the big picture...I review/re-read both every 6-9 months or so (seriously - they’re both well-written and a “smooth” read 🤓) for motivation & review...😊 I imagine his other books would be a wealth of information, too (for example, “The Dianetes Code”, for those plagued with T2D 😁)...
@@joeygirl314 same me that’s was my step I took 2 years ago now I’ve got the cancer code 🇬🇧🇪🇸🙂all value information is Wellcome x
@cristina pamart - ooohh...thanks for mentioning “The Cancer Code”. I MUST read that one!! I only wish I could have saved my mom from this insidious, horrible thing...😢😭💔 Maybe I can save myself from the same “fate”🙏🏼
@@joeygirl314 we can only do our best 😘🇬🇧🌈x
Hi Doctor Fung, I will start the intermittent fasting as today, I am 150 lbs.I am 65 years old and I'm 4'10" ~ I will get back to you with the results. Thank you for all the scientific information, I finally understand why my weight goes up and down. Thank You!
Graciela from Vancouver BC Canada
I do omad, started July 30, 2022 and still on omad. So far I lost 13 lbs. I eat around 2pm, always start my day with green tea matcha with lemon juice and slices of lemon rinds, also water with lemon, I will feel a slight hunger by 12 noon but goes away as soon as I drink my lemon water, after work at 6pm I ride in my peloton bike for 45 min to an hr, I feel so good and so happy that I finally found the best lifestyle and I’m so thankful for all of your teachings! Imagine if people will realize that fasting works? Pharmaceuticals will die. Again, thank you and take care of you!
I love to cook for my family while fasting. The normal routine of dinner is deciding what to make, preparing it, serving it, and cleaning it up. Eating is only one part of that, so I just skip that part, but still feel like I've had a normal day. If I skip the whole routine, I have all this extra time to fill and feel like a part of my day is missing.
I watched almost all your videos. You are saving lives and give people hope for new live.
First Dr. Fung live for me. I so much appreciate his work. It saved my life.
Just listening to this video helped me get through my fasting day.
I am 76,always been very healthy, take no medications. Still run, squat, sit cross legged on the floor, keep fit. I do omad, I am a crafts person and eating breaks my concentration. I fast mainly for autophagy. Being on my own I find my tapeworm rears it's head at 12 noon so this is the time when I will take a break and feed it. I watch everything that Dr Fung posts. I think you are the most honest, level, straight talking no B.S. human EVER. I wish I could make every Dr. listen to you.
Started 20 hour daily fasting since Tuesday and I have already lost 5 pounds!! I started at 207 and my goal is 145 lbs...
Great job! Are you also doing low carb!
@@deepikapatri5251 thank you very much! No, actually. Not going too crazy on watching what I eat, just eating 1 meal a day. (Dinner)
Ive lost 10 pounds to date since Jan 19th! So excited to see these results, step by step!
Favourite tips - the alternative activities one can do instead of eating, thank you, i made a similar list for things to do instead of smoking! I think the most difficult aspect of addiction is changing one’s routine.
Stay busy! That’s the best distraction that I used! Great advice! You’re so smart for coming up with all these great ideas.
Starting the 24 hour-fasting skipping the dinner is the best that works to me, additionally to drink some tea or water with few lemon and a little bit of salt when I feel that I’m starving.
Good to hear you are concerned with your health. Avoid the lemons ...even in small droplet amounts. They contain sugar and will defeat the purpose of fasting. Good luck !
@@gpguy2749 get real! There 1.5 grams of sugar in one whole lemon. Why push the disinformation?
Actually a Lemon has 2.1 grams of sugar, but the REAL issue here is Insulin resistance and the effect of sugar on fasting. Another REAL issue is that the Covid virus uses sugar molecules to form a sheath of protection from anti-bodies, that is why diabetic and obese people are the most vulnerable to the virus. I understand your point about a little bit of natural sugar can’t be all that bad...but I would avoid it while fasting.
@@gpguy2749 That's why I break my fast with a cup of warm lemon water (half a lemon if large, one if small) with real salt crystals for electrolytes.
Every other diet I've been on has failed due to constant worry about what I was going to eat, measuring/weighing everything and craving everything!! I felt like a failure because even when I lost a couple of pounds, it didn't take long to put them right back on. IF has taken all that off my plate. For the first time ever I feel like I can make this lifestyle change a permanent one. I now use that previous eating time on meditation and yoga. It's a more mindfulness approach!! I now ride those hunger waves with a smile. Love you Dr. Fung. You're saving so many lives!!
It really is amazing how I am just not hungry after the first day. The secret for me is to plan ahead, know when I will start and when I will break the fast and to stay busy.
For me, it's definitely tip #1, stay busy. Honestly, the time when I'm fasted is the best time for work.
My top tip: Put God first. Pray and fast to Him. Our spirits are eternal, much more important than our temporary flesh.
The flesh is blessed when we concentrate on pleasing God, praying to Him in Jesus Holy Name, while fasting. It's the God thing!
Amen! The Bible tells us to fast and pray.
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Amen amen thank you so much for reminding people about our Soul it’s important . God bless you
Amen
Fasting in the Bible is ask for forgiveness .....
The most helpful tip for me is about riding out the hunger wave. My tip is to go to bed early the first day or two of a fast; not only do I get a good night's sleep, which improves my well being as well as my willpower, it makes those first two days (which are usually the hardest for me) go faster.
As always, thanks for all the information and tips!
I'm 15 I lose 15 pounds just doing alternate day fasting when I'm fasting for like 36 hours I just watch RUclips, read, and do school works and then sleep it's really easy for me and I don't feel hungry all the time when fasting.
Wll done you xxx
You don’t get hungry during the 36 hours?