Two things I started doing a few years ago that have completely changed my life in amazing and almost unbelievable ways. 1) Intermittent fasting 16 hours everyday & only eating healthy whole foods. 2) 10 minute walks during morning sun light and again during evening sun light. I sleep very well, I'm in great shape, my mood is generally great, my brain is faster, I'm more focused, I feel like I weigh ten pounds, and I feel like I'm 20 years old and full of energy all the time. I'm 44 years old. I drank hard liquor and smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for over 20 years, and I was both a meth addict and a crack addict for several years. Obviously completely sobering up is the first step, but I still didn't feel all that great. Just doing those two things habitually has taken me to physical and mental levels that I never thought would be possible. Don't waste any more time, you can feel great everyday. It just takes a decision, discipline, and some helpful knowledge. If you're not doing these things, I implore you to do them ASAP - start living life and enjoying it.
@@raleigh2377 The sun has to be at a significant angle, if it's more above you than from the side of you it doesn't have the same effect. It's how your brain sets your Circadian Rhythm (metabolism, hormones, mood, alertness, sleep cycle) and is the best solution for jetlag from what I've read. So depending on what time-change cycle we're in it differs, but my guess is no more than 2 hours after sunrise and no more than 2 hours before dusk. The ideal amount of time is between 10 - 30 minutes of sunlight at an angle, in the morning and afternoon.
Wow, your personal life experiences are really inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I don't know you, but I'm very proud of you and how you've overcome your challenges.
I start doing intermittent fasting with Keto and I lost 15 pounds in 3 months, but most importantly, my latest mammogram and ultrasound showed that the cyst that I have in both breasts, has reduced in size, so now I am in stage 3 observation instead of stage 2. So my doctor said, whatever you are doing keep doing it. ❤
I've been dong keto&if since 1/2020 and lost 17kg (97 to 80). I've always struggled with brain fog, lack of focus, obesity, and memory problem before I start this. During this experiment, I've become to speak and understand English, which was never happened to me before, and finally, I can write this comment and show my thanks to Dr. berg. Thank you so much. Ps. You're my secret English teacher as well, and you probably don't know it.
I'm doing intermittent fasting for a week and there are some moments when I feel like I can't do this and crave for my favourite stuff then I just come to watch your videos and that literally kills my craving for food and motivate me to fast longer. All thanks to you Dr. Berg.
I've been doing IF for 8 months, and I lost around 12kg (26 pounds) so far. I was 95kg (209 pounds) and now I am 83kg (182 pounds). I haven't felt this good in years. I can honestly say Dr. Berg, you saved my life. I've learned so much with your videos! Now, here's the thing. I am from Argentina, and the economy is a mess. EVERYTHING is ridiculy expensive. Especialy the food. I've reduced the amount of carbs as much as posible, but I have to live of rice and noodles, because is the cheapest food I can afford. I try to eat as much meat and butter, and some vegetables as posible, but all that is very expensive. Non the less, I've lost a lot of weight and seen some very good results with the IF. I usually do around 19 hours of fast. Sometimes more, sometimes less. But usually 19 hours. Because of this, the process of losing weight is kinda slow, but is working and that is the important. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you Dr. Berg. I only wish there were more people like you. Thank you so much, Doc! P.S. I'm still learning english, so I hope you can forgive if a made any mistake with the text.
I started to fallow Dr. berg in 2017. like a year later I started to do two meals a day with a six hours window. And finely in December 2019, started with OMAD. 20 hrs fasting no snacks , and some times I go even longer With 48hrs fasting. Believe me my whole life changed completely. I have No craving for sugar or chocolate or Ice crea. I’m over 50th and I never felted this good before in my entire life, I even started to learn another language, thank you Dr. berg for all you do 🙂!
@@AnuragYadavNewDelhi also remember that part of the 18 hours you will be asleep, so it might only feel like 10 hours of fasting. The first three days you will probably feel hungry, especially if you are a young person, but you truly quit feeling hungry after you get used to it. In fact you will likely start challenging yourself to go longer!
@@AnuragYadavNewDelhi That's great! Do it at your own pace! Everyone is different. And if you are doing a lot of physical activity, it will be a bit harder to not feel hungry at first. Make sure you eat plenty of good fats, which is what makes you feel full the longest. You can do it!
I will listen to anything Dr. Berg says lol I've seriously learned so much more after watching his videos! I'm a nurse and I've gained more knowledge here in nutrition then I did in all of nursing school! My husband and I thank you so much Dr. Berg!
I started keto because I have chronic fatigue syndrome. I used to eat all the time but now I eat 1-2 times a day & just completed my 38 hour fast. My fatigue level has gone down and feel more clear & clean, when you have fatigue syndrome you feel like you have poison inside your body but I don’t have that so much anymore. Fingers crossed I’ll continue to feel better with keto with IF & thanks so much for the informative videos!
Been doing 18:6 IF for 3.5 years; basically have lost all of my midsection fat, I feel I’ve total control over my physique by timing fasts etc, blood pressure & bad cholesterol dropped, focus and mind enhanced, look much younger, no grey hair and not much wrinkles at 48 y.o. Dr Jason Fung’s 2 compartment IF video(s) are also very helpful. Thanks Dr Berg!
Nice work! Are you at the weight you were aiming at now? Did your grey hair turn back into colored or did you never have it? Also what did you mean by compartments in IF?
@@tombillard5264 it didn’t take 3.5 years to achieve the fat loss, more like 5-6 months in my case; but fat loss is tip of the proverbial iceberg in terms of health benefits long term, per my understanding and experience.
@@tombillard5264 it took me about a year and a half to go from a 44 inch waist to a 35 inch waist. This is because I didn’t combine fasting with keto. I just rewarded myself with lots of sugary sweets after my long fast. Now, I am very interested in keto and carnivore ways of eating because I’d like to get down to 33 inches on my waist line.
Intermittent fasting is the best thing that ever happened to me I have lost over 40kgs so far, when I notice I am starting to gain weight I throw my self into serious fasting and boom I loose the weight again.
@Life as RuDi A very accurate observation, I too have been on keto+intermitten fasting, (8 months) lost a lot of fat just like you (about the same as you). In addition, the best thing I was surprised with was how it positively affected my health, lowered hypertention, migranes, daily fatigue, joint pain, eye pain are all gone and now full of energy until sleep and wake up rejuvinated and energetic.
Could i ask you question? Do intermittent fasting affected your period circle? I try to find information on internet etc but just curious to hear from someone who already did it. (Please excuse my English. Its not my native language)
I've been doing ketoish and OMAD for six months (approx) and lost 16 kilos already. Thanks a million doctor Berg. I just started this because of you and nowadays I feel I'm 16 yr old again. 😊
Started keto a few months ago, and added IF in the last month or so. Paired with exercise I’ve lost 27 lbs. grateful to God for a kind Dr that wants to help people. Thank you Dr. Berg!
The intermittent fasting has been a great support for weight management. I began fasting since summer 2019 and I can no longer eat breakfast 🥞. But unfortunately I gained a lot if weight during the pandemic finding myself stressed working at home, sleeping few hours and looking after my mum who was being treated for cancer. I was addicted to gluten free sugary snacks, takeaway food and red wine. I was constantly snacking throughout the day feeling hungry all the time. I gained an extra 11 kgs. This year February I changed it all by deciding to remove the post pandemic weight gain. I began working out regularly at home, I joined a gym and reduced my carb intake. Then in beginning of May end of April, I started keto combined with intermittent fasting, home exercise, gym workouts with weight lifting. The kilos starting dropping. Now my weight has decreased by little over 7kgs and I’m working on shifting another 11kgs to get out of the overweight red zone.
I’ve lost 30lbs, improved my eyesight, and improved my schizophrenia with just intermittent fasting alone. I definitely understand the benefits of doing keto with it. That’s obviously optimal, but it just shows you how potent intermittent fasting is on its own.
Well done, I'm IF but not keto too. I am low carb and high fat, keto would be too expensive for me, but I feel LCHF gives most of the benefits but is more doable.
Thanks for your comment. I don’t have schizophrenia, but have been curious to know the brain healing possibilities of ketones and/or fasting for problems such as that since they are so difficult to treat. And congratulations on your improvements!
I’m really curious too, as in addition to the schizophrenia, my brain had atrophied considerably for my age of 35, and I had lesions consistent with small vessel ischemia. All of this showed up on a MRI. I’m actually doing keto/carnivore now with the intermittent fasting. Actually doing OMAD. It’s just been about a week and already my mental health has improved a lot (no anxiety, improved mood, improved patience and tolerance, hard to anger, less stressed, calmer, more emotionally stable); improved digestion (no bloating, minimal belching and flatulence, and heartburn); improved skin and lips; tolerate the sun much better (I’m black and I used to feel like I was literally frying in the sun); less generalized aches; improved energy; no brain fog; improved cognition, no hunger pangs; no sugar cravings. And this is just from one week of eating this way with the intermittent fasting. So I’m curious to see if it’s also possible to reverse some of the lesions and atrophy (probably wishful thinking), but I might see about doing another MRI to see if anything has changed for the better. Thanks a lot! 🙏🏾
@@RashidaBlake That's amazing the effect it has had for you. Even if it doesn't reverse the atrophy, you may just use the brain that you have better. I heard about a brain degeneration study done on nuns from a prof a while back. Apparently, there was one nun who lived to a ripe old age with no cognitive decline and after death in an autopsy, they found she had severe brain atrophy consistent with that of severe dementia but had never shown any signs.. implying that even with atrophy, it doesn't necessarily mean you can't work with what you have. I did my thesis on nutrition and dementia and nutrition is one of the major keys .. along with stress reduction which you have managed already!! :)
I Started keto with intermittent fasting for my mental health. I've been on antidepressants for years and my plan is to wean myself off my medication slowly while continuing to do the keto with intermittent fasting. I've been on the program for 3 weeks now and have already lost 17lbs. The inflammation in my joints / body have significantly improved and my mood is more stable. Hopefully I am able to transition slowly off my meds and into a stable healthy state of mind and body. Thank you Dr Berg for your knowledge.
I just wanted to comment that I have not changed a single thing in my diet as far as what I eat. But after watching Dr. Bergs videos, I stopped any and all snacking. In 2 weeks I have lost 9 pounds. I eat whatever I want, but only at 3 times during the day. Thanks Dr Berg!
@@jdm6613 yeah ofcourse but I meant that this started with muslims 1400 years ago. And now dr are recommending it which is really comforting for us muslims.
@@husseinmahmoud7216 Jesus IS God Almighty the Creator of all said this:Matthew 6:16 (KJV) Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
I started my fast with a 60 hour in march and gave been doing intermittent fasting .16/8 and now almost 90 days going forward my inflammation in my knees is completely gone for the first time in 20 years. Im sold on this life altering way of life , thank you.
I’m a true carboholic 😢 but IF/OMAD paired with clean eating has been helping me. My mind is clear, I’m losing weight and am feeling great! I’m learning a lot about Keto/IF by following your educational videos! Thank you, Dr. Berg! 🙏🏼
Hello Dictor, I am happy to share that I brought down my pre diabetic from 6.4 to 5 , triglycerides from 500 to 230 , total cholesterol from 260 to 136. I just followed 4 things Apple cider, Indian home remedies ,intermittent fasting and chia seeds. Doc told me to start medication for high cholesterol, pre diabetes and triglycerides control but I decided not to go with medication and followed your advise. Thanks again for your advise , your videos are such a blessings for me.
I’ve been IF for a little over a month now along with exercise and ACV, lemon, and pure raw honey. Sometimes ginger with it, but I lost over 30Ibs!!! I was 256 with high blood pressure now down to 227 and blood pressure is in the normal range.Thanks to Dr. Berg my mindset on how I eat has completely changed!!!!
I started IF a year ago for 16 hrs/day, then increased it to 18 hrs. I feel more energetic & more focused. In meantime, I trained myself to drink coffee without sugar or Splenda. I exercise regularly at home because I can't go to the gym due to COVID-19 pandemic. Hoping to have the courage to start 24, then 48 IF at least once a month.🤞🤞
Dr. Berg, TY for clearing up intermittent fasting for me. I'm a morbidly obese person who just started a Low Carb diet two weeks ago. I've manage to get down to two meals a day but the only way I'm able to stop eating between meals is to eat my first meal of the day at 3pm and dinner at 7pm. this gives me 20hrs without eating or snacking and no cravings. I measure Ketones with my Ketoscan Mini breathalyzer it seems to be around 15ppm almost constantly. I am a very sedate person who gets no exercise but being able to exercise is the goal I'm working towards. Your videos are helping a lot of people, keep up the good work! Liked and already a subscriber.
So, I target a 20 hour fast (can be 18-22, depending on circumstances) daily, and do an extended fast most FRIs, 32-40 hours. I eat healthy keto, of course, along with 5 mile walk most nights, often with pushups and other exercises along the way. Sound about right? I'm now 55, started 2.5 years ago, lost at least 85 lbs & 6" around the waist!
Im a certified foodie. But because of gaining weight, I developed hyperacidity. Bloating and gas is another issue. Now Im just at my initial stage of IF over a month, and i can already tell the difference. Im no longer susceptible to hunger, I can tolerate people eating in front of me and refuse food when its time for my IF. What a change! 3kgs gone! This channel is inspiring ❤️.
I’ve been doing keto with IF since I started this journey 10 months ago. I first started with IF and after a mont I started Keto and I decided to do both and I love it. Definitely recommend doing both. I just added a 3 times a week weight training workout. I work out during my fasting period in the morning. I have a lot of energy and lift so much better than I’ve ever did. It’s been 3 months and I lost a lot of inches and slimmed down a lot. Also gained muscle and I finally love how I look.
as someone with bad short term memory failure (forgetting how to open doors, etc from high fructose corn syrup), i can attest to the cognitive improvements from prolonged fasting. i just dont forget things in that state and i dont spend time standing there trying to remember and looking around for clues of what i was doing 3 seconds ago. when i do half week fasts, im sharp. as i progress in weight loss i believe my memory will recover.
This is so good to hear, you are smart to do that for yourself! My mother lives on constant sugar (like bags of candies each day) and then complains about her memory, but just won't listen.
@@stilmotionpicture Life changing information. Keto, omad lost weight healed inflammation. Dr. Eric Berg, Dr. Sten Ekberg helpful videos life changing. I know would have never achieved success without having knowledge received by their outstanding videos.
I started IF on Jan 4th, 2021 and weighed in at 192.5. Decided to check the scale on Jan 8th, and I’m now 186.8! 5.7 pounds down in FOUR days! I do the 16:8 method. It’s not as hard as ppl made me think it would be. I actually am happy I started and can see myself doing this long-term.
Max ive done is 4 days. I am currently aiming for a 7 day fast and im on day 5🎉. Such an incredible journey for my weight loss. Ive loss 40lbs since the birth of my last born
These videos are the best! I’ve been IF for a little over a week. I went from 308 down to 292 now, in just 7 days! I’m 6’3” and I used to lift weights for years. My healthy weight is around 220 to 230. That’s my goal for now. These videos are great! Learning everyday! You don’t get this information on the main stream media or your doctor.
Have you started? How is it going. I wanted to do OMAD but really struggled with having all my calories in 1 meal so I opened for 20:4 and that has been great👌
Been IMF with less than 40g of carbs a meal since Feb. 1. I've lost 21lbs. and haven't took a metforman or a blood pressure pill since Feb. 4. I feel great , tons of energy. I normally go 18 to 20 hours , but longest I've went is 36hrs. IMf is a game changer. Thanks Dd. Berg for all you do.
I started following Dr. Bergs advice for 1 month and 1 week and so far I am down 30lbs!! I started out at 330lbs trying to use diet programs like Atkins and weight watchers and such to no avail, but all while still eating sugar and carbs. I lost maybe 10lbs and the water weight with it, I got down to maybe 300-298lbs and stayed at that loss for almost a year and was fully disgusted by it so I Quit it all and ballooned back up to 330lbs in depression. I never realized nor have ever heard of a "Fatty Liver", but After reading some articles and youtube videos I saw on it by finding Dr. Bergs advice and massive information on the benefits of not using sugar and the Keto diet, I went from plateauing for a year at 330lbs on a regular expensive diet to 272lbs with NO SUGAR AND INTERMITENT FASTING!! I DO NOT EXERCISE THAT MUCH and I need to stress that because I am Diabetic and get dizzy or nautilus if I do not eat, so always had the fear of dropping so low I went into a diabetic coma, I kept candy around me 24/7. I was my worst enemy. I can not tell you how depressing it is to never feel good about the way you look in your own skin, but I'm pretty sure some of you understand. I just woke up one day and said I am gonna do something about it even if it kills me, I don't care! Then did something and it didn't help at all and felt like it made it worse. Then I ran across Dr. Bergs videos on Weight loss and Diabetes and How a Fatty liver will keep you fat and unhealthy. How you do not NEED A DIET to lose weight, instead you work on getting the Liver Healthy First and along the way you lose weight and attain the body you always dreamed of. I am happy to say I am almost there! I see my own abs and that is an amazing feeling to me. I pray with every fiber of my being that if you see this, just know, YOU CAN DO IT, EVEN WHEN YOUR OWN MIND IS THE ENEMY, PUSH THRU IT! THERE ARE BETTER DAYS ON THE OTHER SIDE!!! THANK YOU DR. BERG FOR HELPING US REGAIN OUR SANITY AND LEAVE THE SUGAR TRADE! LOVE YOU BROTHER!
This guy aura is so pure that people attracts towards him....I am living in India and I feel he is our family member who is guiding us towards right things in life....That is why we Indian says Vasudev Kutumbakam!!!
I LOVE the way Dr. Berg explains clearly and reinforces the information. Each video helps me understand more and get better and better at Healthy keto.
I'm 17 years old and I can go through a day with just one meal a day. And in that meal, I sometimes make my own self a salad made of cabbage, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes w/ a dressing of calamansi (Philippine Lime), ACV or white vinegar and mayo. Not to mention some proteins like eggs and etc. Sometimes, I add rice because I'm still hungry. Ik rice isn't for keto but I only did it in moderation.
Hi Dr Berg, I have been doing this for 2 months now. I started at 210lbs now 186lbs. I have to say after not being able to go without sugar or snacking I have came a long way. My bags under eyes are gone and my psoriasis are gone. I know you said dont weight yourself but when I eat once a day I loose weight. If i make one mistake I seem to gain 2lbs in one day, ouch. Thls helps me to keep going. Thank you so much:)
That may be water weight. Certain meals will make your body retain more water as they spike your insulin. Especially if you’re having anything with sugar in it.
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I have know about the benefit of low carb diets for some time, but never strictly followed one (some bad snacking habits in the evening). Four weeks ago I discovered IF (18/6) and started doing a Keto diet at the same time. I also starting using a calorie counting app and keep track of my calories burned with a fitness watch. I have been in a caloric deficit every day for the past four (4) weeks and have seen my weight go from 195lbs to 184lbs in that time. I only have six more pounds to lose to get to my ideal weight which is exciting. But more than that, I didn’t expect to have this much energy and clarity of mind that goes with it. This is not a fad, but a new lifestyle that I want to continue for the rest of my life. Thanks for all the great videos Dr. Berg.
Watch this video time after time if you are serious about weight loss. I lost 9 pounds first week on intermittent fasting. The hardest part was my urges to eat when I was not hungry which went away after 4-5 days. My appetite is changing and it's noticeable. I keep up with multivitamins since I am not sure if I am getting all the minerals and vitamins I need on a daily basis. Thank you Dr. Berg!
Doc, you are doing great! There are a whole bunch of videos out there, that use heavy graphics to explain things. But, you know what, your explanation is simple and easy to understand. Thank you doc!
Thanks DR. BERG, been following your advice for almost 4months and I reached my weight and body goal and back to my original body and weight, I also shared your videos to others who are asking me how did I do it that I am slimmer now and look younger...
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I am 5 days into intermittent fasting using 18/6 upwards to 20/4 and a healthy ketosis plan. I am 42M, typically 185lbs and I would say I am “skinny-fat” but my belly is creeping over my belt. I felt so out of control with my diet. I run a service van for work and never brought my own food. My go-to “food” during the week is a 20oz Pepsi and king-size Snicker bar. Then probably more snacks too, especially at night. Any other meals I had for dinner were high carb and after dinner would be eating any available snacks in excess. I *did* cut out alcohol as Dry January and am still no alcohol as of 2/23/2023. I feel great. By that, I mean, even on my first day of IF, I had a wonderful sense of overall positivity and almost NO negativity, anger, aggression, crabbiness or tiredness. I am more out-front with my life and I feel 1000% more in control. Two weeks ago I felt like I was in a downward spiral, especially one day at work where I felt all of my energy leave my body, get anxious, sweating, fumbling, etc, presumably from hypoglycemia. It was terrible. I am trying to become a scholar of my own nutrition using the plethora of amazing information supplied by Dr. Berg and this channel. I am opening myself to a new way of eating and learning to appreciate vegetables again and preparing wonderfully delicious and simple foods like seared tuna, grilled salmon, and grass-fed ribeye (approx 3-4oz serving size) . With controlling portion sizes I get several meals out of any given protein/fat source and augmenting with a lot of vegetables, sauerkraut, avocado, nuts, etc. The American diet is so wrong and terrible and I hope, wish, and pray that I will “convince” my family to follow suit. There is no other way to true health than to implement the very basic and simple methods outlined in this process. I am on day 5 and cannot wait to see what day 50 looks like.
I have a history of hypoglycemia from childhood. Irritability would progress to nausea, vomiting, and fainting. As a result, I have always required 2 breakfasts and snacks in between and after meals. Amazingly, following your guidelines for 10 days, I am able to eat only 3 meals a day and fast for 12 hours without symptoms. I am also feeling less fatigued. This is an accomplishment for me. Thank you!
@@UmaerHassan .... I'm down about 5lbs for the month. Lot's more energy, very focused, I feel good all around. My blood pressure went way down as well. It's my new lifestyle. I'm fasting the rest of my life. (Struggled with high blood pressure most of my life but now I'm at a good blood pressure level ever since i started intermittent fasting)
@@nicohudson1 wow thats great! Congrats!! I'm just starting now. Have you been in a calorie deficit or started to eat healthier? Any tips will be appreciated!
@@UmaerHassan ... I've been eating 2 meals a day... I make sure to eat your recommended calories per day. (My meals are pretty big) Eating healthy will help shred weight but occationally I have cheat meals. Just stay positive. You got this! 👍
@@nicohudson1 thanks and you keep up the good work too! I'm just worried to not fit in all 2000 calories if I eat 2-3 meals. As long as I get in atleast 1600 calories I think I should be good. Im at 290lbs at the moment :(
A friend connected me to this channel late last week. I started keto fasting with: Day 1, 18:6 (feeling hunger pains, dizzy); Day 2 18:6; today I'm on 24 hour fast (2 hours to completion), yet I don't feel hungry at all. I even did a bike ride in a forest and a walk. Feeling good and feeling a sense of mental clarity. Stood on the scales and my weight is heading down too. Thanks Dr Berg.
I aim for 16-18 hours of fasting between my last meal one day to my next meal, I normally end up going for 20 hours some days just cause I'm not hungry. I am also new to keto and IF
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Best doctor ever 💚 I do intermittent fasting for about 2 years thanks to Dr. Berg 😊and I really love it (not thinking about food all the time) But I do have a lemon juice in the morning and a coffee with a spoon of coconut milk. Normally I do fasting for about 22 hours! ❤️🙂❤️
This is so great to have all this info here. I just started this is my 3rd day. Doing the 16/8 IF with a low carb diet. I want to get healthy and lose 100 pounds. I have been doing very well. 23 years ago I lost 100 pounds with diet exercise and not eating after 6pm. So that doesn’t bother me. But I love carbs so pretty much getting them out is tuff but I have to do this for better health. I love reading everyone’s success stories. Such an inspiration.
I’m over weight , I’ve been doing keyo/IF for a few weeks I’ve lost 15lbs so far. I’m switching to OMAD next week. Update I’m down another 17lbs a month later . Still doing keto and OMAD, i started doing one 48 hour fast once a week as well.
I am slightly overweight. I weighed in at 175 which is not super heavy but i am not very tall. I stopped eating sugar and started intermittent fasting and i really am not very hungry at all through out the day. I find myself eating once per day without evem realizing it.
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After coming off a long fast (48 hours or more), I've had good luck starting with some bone broth to prepare my body for some food. I would drink some bone broth, wait an hour or so and see how I'm feeling (no bloating, no nausea) then eat some solid foods slowly.
I started this a few weeks ago and I already notice a huge difference so if you’re thinking about this try it now so you won’t regret not starting sooner this is fantastic just get through the hard part then you’ll enjoy the beauty of the fast
I’m 56 years old and I’ve never dieted in my life. I’m 5‘9“ and weigh roughly 176 pounds. My ideal weight is 159. I’ve been doing your program of intermittent fasting and keto for 10 days now. I’ve lost 5 pounds. Where I can really tell the difference is at the gym. Honest to God, I feel like I’m running on premium fuel instead of spitting in sputtering along. Thank you for all your great tips. Keep up the great work
I dig Dr. Berg… I’m already practicing intermittent fasting as of 9/8/21, but i have better insight and I needed it because I’m plateauing; I have to reboot my food choices and stick to more of a keto diet; I also need to start walking and gradually get into strength training. I just want to feel and be better.
So nice to hear from Dr Berg that IF is not for loose weight only it's also for health benefits. I'm 32 and I've been doing the fasting in my entire life since I was little but mine is little different cause we don't drink anything on the period of fasting it can be up to 20 hrs/it depends...we do it once a year for entire 1 month we call it (Ramadan) im use to that. That's why IF for me is fun + keto:)
but the point of ramadan is not for health reasons. people should also eat poorly during ramadan (which is the point of ramadan..) but most families have a whole feast every night. that's so wrong cause ramadan is a thing in islam to eat like the poor but many people usually eat much more than they usually would. there is no point for them to fast if they don't even know why they have to fast for god. however, IF is great in general
Dr Berg I can't thank you enough for all your videos. Almost all of them that I have viewed are months and years old so you probably won't see my post but I really can't thank you enough. I almost feel guilty about getting all this great treasure trove of information for my health and I can't afford a nutritionist or personal trainer so the whole experience is life changing for me and I have only been in keto and IF a short time. I have been on plenty of programs and diets enough to know when one is working like its supposed to. After only a few weeks I am dropping the pounds, I have greater cognitive skills, and a much better feeling of well being and energy. I have not done the extended fast yet but I am going to. Thanks again.
Dr Berg. IF is the only thing that has ever worked for me and I feel great. I watch all your videos to stay the path and learn every time. Thank you so much.
This is the third video I have watched today and my first comment. I just wanted to say many thanks. Your easy to understand talks is helping me develop a strategy as i'm in a pretty bad way being in my early sixties, obese, have belly fat, and type 2 diabetes with poor control. Thank you so much Dr Eric. Paul B. UK
Hi Paul I haven't started the IF yet but will be as of NOW but how are you doing did u follow through the If & if you did how are going on your journey
Thank you Dr. Berg. You are really helping and educating people all over the world on how to train the body in the best healthier way. I have just came across your lessons and have started intermittent fasting with some light yoga. I have not yet lost much as I have just started. I hope to continue. Thank you so much.
You know, this video has just answered a question I was asking myself. To lose weight I sometimes and at least twice a week during any given week deliberately didn’t eat anything between 19:00 hours in an evening to about midday the following day. So basically making sure I had between 15 and 18 hours without food and lost over four stones in weight doing this over a period of a year. Now one of the things I noticed was an increase in memory capacity. A year ago if I had to input a seven digit code into banking log on for instance, I had to look at the number a few times because I couldn’t remember it all. Now I can look at the number once and rattle it off without hesitation. So with you mentioning memory in this video as one of the benefits, this I think has answered the question of why my memory is so much better. And for 66 years old, that has to be a bonus 👍
I'd start the intermittent fasting 4 days ago and I go straight to the 24h fasting and I see a great change. especially when I eat no carbs compared to eating carbs. I ate carbs yesterday as I was dining out, and today I felt hungry in the morning and all day long. with no carbs two days ago I wasn't hungry for about 22-24h
Dr. Berg is a huge wealth of very good health and nutritional information. My heart had been skipping beats for 20 years, sometimes for an hour or longer. and in a video he said it could be a magnesium deficiency and it was, I have been doing keto for 9 months now and 60 pounds gone, along with several maintenance drugs. Love me some Dr. Berg.
One of the things I like about your videos is that you have no intro tune and no introduction, It saves so much time >< especially when you watch 20 videos by the same person . Or, it just feels like it's saving time witch is great too because who was time for that. And , you put the thing you wanna share, the link and the socials at the end, after the topic is done, That is smart and I felt like this deserved to be said
I love it. Change my life once when I was 20. I lost 30kilos! Now I am 28 and I have to lose 30kilos again, I already lose 10kilos. All thanks to IF. I am so stupid to gain my waight back after loosing it when I was 20. Its my fault and I am going to fix it. I am motivated by your videos and by full closet of 36 and 38 size od clothes. I will do it! This time I will be left with extreme amount of strech marks as a reminder what junk food did to me, and very poor health.
My husband and myself started doing IF 2 months now (18) hours and we don't eat bread rice pasta and sugar and I can just say how it helped with not being bloated any more and my head is so clear I had this foggy brain thing! 🙏🙏
maybe i needa cut out bread rice and pasta, i have brain fog every day. i barely experience clarity. i cut out sugar for several months and the brain fog was still just as bad. i can’t figure out what triggers it but it’s gotten worse over the years.
@@geoJetson2208 if you do, let me know if you notice a difference!!! i just love rice, bread, grains, etc. so much. i am so sick of this brain fog tho i forgot what it’s like to experience clarity.
I'm already very thin but I have high blood pressure and gut issues I need to fast as I think it will help with my issues, but afraid of loosing too much weight.
I did five rounds of five day fasting. I ate one meal each day in between. (I ate one meal on Mon, Tue, Wed, then my next meal was Mon again, repeated for five weeks) I lost almost 30lbs. I was working a light carpentry/ construction job (building a geodesic dome), so I was able to focus on a daily routine as well. That was two months ago. Today, I started my next round of five day fasts. I'll try to repeat the process, but do it for four weeks, instead of five. I'll take another break, then three weeks, then two, then one last five day fast. I aim to be under 200 lbs by June. I'm 6'2", 235lbs now. Fasting just melts the fat off, and after the first two days, my discipline is sharp, mental processes are all firing, and I just feel more wild and alive.
I'm just starting my keto and fasting journey. I feel confident that I will be successful with the information I'm receiving from you. I don't have much to lose, I'm 61, 145lbs, 5'2", but want to stop the creeping up of my weight I've experienced since menopause.
Today I fasted 16 hours and the result for day 1 was insane. My body resets super fast...more times to the bathroom which is unbelievable...I always struggled with constipation. Tomorrow going for day 2:) So thankful Dr.Berg My goal is 30 pounds.
Two things I started doing a few years ago that have completely changed my life in amazing and almost unbelievable ways.
1) Intermittent fasting 16 hours everyday & only eating healthy whole foods.
2) 10 minute walks during morning sun light and again during evening sun light.
I sleep very well, I'm in great shape, my mood is generally great, my brain is faster, I'm more focused, I feel like I weigh ten pounds, and I feel like I'm 20 years old and full of energy all the time.
I'm 44 years old. I drank hard liquor and smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for over 20 years, and I was both a meth addict and a crack addict for several years. Obviously completely sobering up is the first step, but I still didn't feel all that great. Just doing those two things habitually has taken me to physical and mental levels that I never thought would be possible.
Don't waste any more time, you can feel great everyday. It just takes a decision, discipline, and some helpful knowledge. If you're not doing these things, I implore you to do them ASAP - start living life and enjoying it.
Wow you are amazing I cried reading what you been through you are amazing be safe
Inspiring story...Good for you. What time do you mean by morning sun light & evening sun light? I am deciding on a walking habit.
@@raleigh2377 The sun has to be at a significant angle, if it's more above you than from the side of you it doesn't have the same effect. It's how your brain sets your Circadian Rhythm (metabolism, hormones, mood, alertness, sleep cycle) and is the best solution for jetlag from what I've read. So depending on what time-change cycle we're in it differs, but my guess is no more than 2 hours after sunrise and no more than 2 hours before dusk. The ideal amount of time is between 10 - 30 minutes of sunlight at an angle, in the morning and afternoon.
Congrats Amen!
Wow, your personal life experiences are really inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I don't know you, but I'm very proud of you and how you've overcome your challenges.
I start doing intermittent fasting with Keto and I lost 15 pounds in 3 months, but most importantly, my latest mammogram and ultrasound showed that the cyst that I have in both breasts, has reduced in size, so now I am in stage 3 observation instead of stage 2. So my doctor said, whatever you are doing keep doing it. ❤
Wow that's a great news👏🏼 Keep it up❤️☺️
keep going. Wishing you full health👍🏻
Maria do one more thing , meditate for 20 mins each day!
Love to to hear this! ❤
Praise God , keep it up
I've been dong keto&if since 1/2020 and lost 17kg (97 to 80). I've always struggled with brain fog, lack of focus, obesity, and memory problem before I start this. During this experiment, I've become to speak and understand English, which was never happened to me before, and finally, I can write this comment and show my thanks to Dr. berg. Thank you so much.
Ps. You're my secret English teacher as well, and you probably don't know it.
Dr Berg, you need to tell your followers the necessity to break ketosis periodically and the benefits of doing that for your HEALTH
Well done
Beautiful story!! 🤍
Wow..well done - gives us all hope. Stay safe
I can relate to your comment so much! My whole life changed after losing 40 pounds!!!! That’s the reason I started my channel
I weigh 330 lbs and just started my IF along with totally giving up sodas whic have been a huge hinderance to my life. Wish me luck :)
Good luck wishing you the best
Good for you.
I just started too, this is my second day. No soda, more water, more rest. Good luck to us!
Yes you can do it. Just by cutting out sodas alone, you see huge improvement!!!!
@@sarviaortiz1227 You can do it.
I'm doing intermittent fasting for a week and there are some moments when I feel like I can't do this and crave for my favourite stuff then I just come to watch your videos and that literally kills my craving for food and motivate me to fast longer. All thanks to you Dr. Berg.
Why don’t you have a tablespoon of olive oil with a squeeze of lemon, that’s stop hunger prangs.
@@geraldineharvey6804 thank you I will try this
I've been doing IF for 8 months, and I lost around 12kg (26 pounds) so far. I was 95kg (209 pounds) and now I am 83kg (182 pounds). I haven't felt this good in years. I can honestly say Dr. Berg, you saved my life. I've learned so much with your videos! Now, here's the thing. I am from Argentina, and the economy is a mess. EVERYTHING is ridiculy expensive. Especialy the food. I've reduced the amount of carbs as much as posible, but I have to live of rice and noodles, because is the cheapest food I can afford. I try to eat as much meat and butter, and some vegetables as posible, but all that is very expensive. Non the less, I've lost a lot of weight and seen some very good results with the IF. I usually do around 19 hours of fast. Sometimes more, sometimes less. But usually 19 hours. Because of this, the process of losing weight is kinda slow, but is working and that is the important. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you Dr. Berg. I only wish there were more people like you. Thank you so much, Doc!
P.S. I'm still learning english, so I hope you can forgive if a made any mistake with the text.
your english is better than most english speakers, i would have never guessed it wasnt your native language. well done!
Much love from Australia
Good to hear your success story. Your English is excellent!
Animo hermano, ojala la economia se recupere pronto!
Fantastico well done 🇬🇧🇪🇸👌👌👌
I lost over 50 pounds since July 8th intermittent fasting 💪🏿💪🏿 I put on a lot of muscle too. It’s amazing.
Was 210....now I’m 157
Congratulations!
Yay... awesome 🤩
i lost 30lbs since last august and wasn’t even trying 😩 im getting so weak and it was all muscle too 😞
How long you fasting?
Wow
I can’t stop watching these videos! A whole bunch of great information!!! Thanks Dr. Berg!
Glad you liked them! Thanks :)
What about taking medications while fasting?
I take a Thyroid pill and a pill for my Prostate.
I've watched loads . He explains things and doesn't drag out the video's
@@Drberg We love you Dr.Berg. From Tunisia.
Exactly!! Dr Berg by far is the most informative guy on RUclips! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I started to fallow Dr. berg in 2017. like a year later I started to do two meals a day with a six hours window. And finely in December 2019, started with OMAD. 20 hrs fasting no snacks , and some times I go even longer With 48hrs fasting. Believe me my whole life changed completely. I have No craving for sugar or chocolate or Ice crea. I’m over 50th and I never felted this good before in my entire life, I even started to learn another language, thank you
Dr. berg for all you do 🙂!
So how you started ? Directly 18 hours fasting ? Was it not difficult ?
@@AnuragYadavNewDelhi don't think of it as 18 hour fast, think of it as eating for 6 hours. :o)
@@AnuragYadavNewDelhi also remember that part of the 18 hours you will be asleep, so it might only feel like 10 hours of fasting. The first three days you will probably feel hungry, especially if you are a young person, but you truly quit feeling hungry after you get used to it. In fact you will likely start challenging yourself to go longer!
@@HappyCats17 thanks a lot. Currently I am doing 14:10.
@@AnuragYadavNewDelhi That's great! Do it at your own pace! Everyone is different. And if you are doing a lot of physical activity, it will be a bit harder to not feel hungry at first. Make sure you eat plenty of good fats, which is what makes you feel full the longest. You can do it!
I will listen to anything Dr. Berg says lol I've seriously learned so much more after watching his videos! I'm a nurse and I've gained more knowledge here in nutrition then I did in all of nursing school! My husband and I thank you so much Dr. Berg!
I started keto because I have chronic fatigue syndrome. I used to eat all the time but now I eat 1-2 times a day & just completed my 38 hour fast. My fatigue level has gone down and feel more clear & clean, when you have fatigue syndrome you feel like you have poison inside your body but I don’t have that so much anymore. Fingers crossed I’ll continue to feel better with keto with IF & thanks so much for the informative videos!
Well done, congrats! I had CFS too and know what it feels like. Really happy for youx
Been doing 18:6 IF for 3.5 years; basically have lost all of my midsection fat, I feel I’ve total control over my physique by timing fasts etc, blood pressure & bad cholesterol dropped, focus and mind enhanced, look much younger, no grey hair and not much wrinkles at 48 y.o. Dr Jason Fung’s 2 compartment IF video(s) are also very helpful. Thanks Dr Berg!
Nice work! Are you at the weight you were aiming at now? Did your grey hair turn back into colored or did you never have it? Also what did you mean by compartments in IF?
@@tombillard5264 it didn’t take 3.5 years to achieve the fat loss, more like 5-6 months in my case; but fat loss is tip of the proverbial iceberg in terms of health benefits long term, per my understanding and experience.
@@tombillard5264 many of these benefits are lifetime benefits. The autophagy alone makes it worth it.
@@tombillard5264 it took me about a year and a half to go from a 44 inch waist to a 35 inch waist. This is because I didn’t combine fasting with keto. I just rewarded myself with lots of sugary sweets after my long fast. Now, I am very interested in keto and carnivore ways of eating because I’d like to get down to 33 inches on my waist line.
Fung is good
Intermittent fasting is the best thing that ever happened to me I have lost over 40kgs so far, when I notice I am starting to gain weight I throw my self into serious fasting and boom I loose the weight again.
That’s it, intermittent fast is the key ! You don’t even need any intense weight lift to lose weight
Congratulations miss, can u plz tell us how long it took you?
@Life as RuDi
A very accurate observation, I too have been on keto+intermitten fasting, (8 months) lost a lot of fat just like you (about the same as you).
In addition, the best thing I was surprised with was how it positively affected my health, lowered hypertention, migranes, daily fatigue, joint pain, eye pain are all gone and now full of energy until sleep and wake up rejuvinated and energetic.
Could i ask you question? Do intermittent fasting affected your period circle? I try to find information on internet etc but just curious to hear from someone who already did it. (Please excuse my English. Its not my native language)
@@cellomozchaa No it actually balanced my hormones hence my cycle became regular the way it was when I was 18yrs old.
I've been doing ketoish and OMAD for six months (approx) and lost 16 kilos already.
Thanks a million doctor Berg. I just started this because of you and nowadays I feel I'm 16 yr old again.
😊
Started keto a few months ago, and added IF in the last month or so. Paired with exercise I’ve lost 27 lbs. grateful to God for a kind Dr that wants to help people. Thank you Dr. Berg!
The intermittent fasting has been a great support for weight management. I began fasting since summer 2019 and I can no longer eat breakfast 🥞. But unfortunately I gained a lot if weight during the pandemic finding myself stressed working at home, sleeping few hours and looking after my mum who was being treated for cancer. I was addicted to gluten free sugary snacks, takeaway food and red wine. I was constantly snacking throughout the day feeling hungry all the time. I gained an extra 11 kgs. This year February I changed it all by deciding to remove the post pandemic weight gain. I began working out regularly at home, I joined a gym and reduced my carb intake. Then in beginning of May end of April, I started keto combined with intermittent fasting, home exercise, gym workouts with weight lifting. The kilos starting dropping. Now my weight has decreased by little over 7kgs and I’m working on shifting another 11kgs to get out of the overweight red zone.
I’ve lost 30lbs, improved my eyesight, and improved my schizophrenia with just intermittent fasting alone. I definitely understand the benefits of doing keto with it. That’s obviously optimal, but it just shows you how potent intermittent fasting is on its own.
Well done, I'm IF but not keto too. I am low carb and high fat, keto would be too expensive for me, but I feel LCHF gives most of the benefits but is more doable.
Thanks! You are definitely off to a great start by doing IF and low carb, so kudos to you! 👍🏾
Thanks for your comment. I don’t have schizophrenia, but have been curious to know the brain healing possibilities of ketones and/or fasting for problems such as that since they are so difficult to treat. And congratulations on your improvements!
I’m really curious too, as in addition to the schizophrenia, my brain had atrophied considerably for my age of 35, and I had lesions consistent with small vessel ischemia. All of this showed up on a MRI. I’m actually doing keto/carnivore now with the intermittent fasting. Actually doing OMAD. It’s just been about a week and already my mental health has improved a lot (no anxiety, improved mood, improved patience and tolerance, hard to anger, less stressed, calmer, more emotionally stable); improved digestion (no bloating, minimal belching and flatulence, and heartburn); improved skin and lips; tolerate the sun much better (I’m black and I used to feel like I was literally frying in the sun); less generalized aches; improved energy; no brain fog; improved cognition, no hunger pangs; no sugar cravings. And this is just from one week of eating this way with the intermittent fasting. So I’m curious to see if it’s also possible to reverse some of the lesions and atrophy (probably wishful thinking), but I might see about doing another MRI to see if anything has changed for the better. Thanks a lot! 🙏🏾
@@RashidaBlake That's amazing the effect it has had for you. Even if it doesn't reverse the atrophy, you may just use the brain that you have better. I heard about a brain degeneration study done on nuns from a prof a while back. Apparently, there was one nun who lived to a ripe old age with no cognitive decline and after death in an autopsy, they found she had severe brain atrophy consistent with that of severe dementia but had never shown any signs.. implying that even with atrophy, it doesn't necessarily mean you can't work with what you have. I did my thesis on nutrition and dementia and nutrition is one of the major keys .. along with stress reduction which you have managed already!! :)
I Started keto with intermittent fasting for my mental health. I've been on antidepressants for years and my plan is to wean myself off my medication slowly while continuing to do the keto with intermittent fasting. I've been on the program for 3 weeks now and have already lost 17lbs. The inflammation in my joints / body have significantly improved and my mood is more stable. Hopefully I am able to transition slowly off my meds and into a stable healthy state of mind and body. Thank you Dr Berg for your knowledge.
I just wanted to comment that I have not changed a single thing in my diet as far as what I eat. But after watching Dr. Bergs videos, I stopped any and all snacking. In 2 weeks I have lost 9 pounds. I eat whatever I want, but only at 3 times during the day. Thanks Dr Berg!
My Bible studies are indescribably more comprehensive while IF and I indulge for hours sometimes...clear and focused I love it!
What do you feel knowing that it is a muslim deed.👀
@@husseinmahmoud7216 By definition, anyone who submits to God is a muslim. So, it's not a "muslim" deed.
@@jdm6613 yeah ofcourse but I meant that this started with muslims 1400 years ago. And now dr are recommending it which is really comforting for us muslims.
@@husseinmahmoud7216 Jesus IS God Almighty the Creator of all said this:Matthew 6:16 (KJV) Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
@@shotpusher keep that to yourself. I dont care to all your false books.
I started my fast with a 60 hour in march and gave been doing intermittent fasting .16/8 and now almost 90 days going forward my inflammation in my knees is completely gone for the first time in 20 years. Im sold on this life altering way of life , thank you.
What did you drink and eat for 60 hours ?
2 weeks in: my mood has significantly improved. I’d argue, instead of the weight loss, this is the most significant benefit I’ve experienced.
I'd like to say that IF has helped me stop a daily wine habit I had wanted to stop for years.
I know the night cap is going to be hard for me. I’m looking forward to the challenge
I’m a true carboholic 😢 but IF/OMAD paired with clean eating has been helping me. My mind is clear, I’m losing weight and am feeling great! I’m learning a lot about Keto/IF by following your educational videos! Thank you, Dr. Berg! 🙏🏼
Keep up the good work!
There’s no shame or health problem eating carbs, just go for the low gi and non refined stuff
Hello Dictor, I am happy to share that I brought down my pre diabetic from 6.4 to 5 , triglycerides from 500 to 230 , total cholesterol from 260 to 136.
I just followed 4 things Apple cider, Indian home remedies ,intermittent fasting and chia seeds.
Doc told me to start medication for high cholesterol, pre diabetes and triglycerides control but I decided not to go with medication and followed your advise. Thanks again for your advise , your videos are such a blessings for me.
I’ve been IF for a little over a month now along with exercise and ACV, lemon, and pure raw honey. Sometimes ginger with it, but I lost over 30Ibs!!! I was 256 with high blood pressure now down to 227 and blood pressure is in the normal range.Thanks to Dr. Berg my mindset on how I eat has completely changed!!!!
I started IF a year ago for 16 hrs/day, then increased it to 18 hrs. I feel more energetic & more focused. In meantime, I trained myself to drink coffee without sugar or Splenda. I exercise regularly at home because I can't go to the gym due to COVID-19 pandemic. Hoping to have the courage to start 24, then 48 IF at least once a month.🤞🤞
Plan-demic
Hi Hackeen, what a nice name
Love this very encouraging
Dr. Berg, TY for clearing up intermittent fasting for me. I'm a morbidly obese person who just started a Low Carb diet two weeks ago. I've manage to get down to two meals a day but the only way I'm able to stop eating between meals is to eat my first meal of the day at 3pm and dinner at 7pm. this gives me 20hrs without eating or snacking and no cravings. I measure Ketones with my Ketoscan Mini breathalyzer it seems to be around 15ppm almost constantly. I am a very sedate person who gets no exercise but being able to exercise is the goal I'm working towards. Your videos are helping a lot of people, keep up the good work! Liked and already a subscriber.
Good luck
1 year later. Keep up on it, it will all be worth it. Even if you have struggled this last year, restart snd keep going.
So, I target a 20 hour fast (can be 18-22, depending on circumstances) daily, and do an extended fast most FRIs, 32-40 hours. I eat healthy keto, of course, along with 5 mile walk most nights, often with pushups and other exercises along the way. Sound about right? I'm now 55, started 2.5 years ago, lost at least 85 lbs & 6" around the waist!
Nice 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Excellent program, you deserve the results👍🌟👏
Im a certified foodie. But because of gaining weight, I developed hyperacidity. Bloating and gas is another issue. Now Im just at my initial stage of IF over a month, and i can already tell the difference. Im no longer susceptible to hunger, I can tolerate people eating in front of me and refuse food when its time for my IF. What a change! 3kgs gone! This channel is inspiring ❤️.
I’ve been doing keto with IF since I started this journey 10 months ago. I first started with IF and after a mont I started Keto and I decided to do both and I love it. Definitely recommend doing both. I just added a 3 times a week weight training workout. I work out during my fasting period in the morning. I have a lot of energy and lift so much better than I’ve ever did. It’s been 3 months and I lost a lot of inches and slimmed down a lot. Also gained muscle and I finally love how I look.
as someone with bad short term memory failure (forgetting how to open doors, etc from high fructose corn syrup), i can attest to the cognitive improvements from prolonged fasting. i just dont forget things in that state and i dont spend time standing there trying to remember and looking around for clues of what i was doing 3 seconds ago. when i do half week fasts, im sharp. as i progress in weight loss i believe my memory will recover.
This is so good to hear, you are smart to do that for yourself! My mother lives on constant sugar (like bags of candies each day) and then complains about her memory, but just won't listen.
Intermittent fasting helps so many people! Absolutely fantastic way to lose weight
to get healthy!
@@stilmotionpicture Life changing information. Keto, omad lost weight healed inflammation. Dr. Eric Berg, Dr. Sten Ekberg helpful videos life changing.
I know would have never achieved success without having knowledge received by their outstanding videos.
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Where can I get a keto meal plan?
Can you do exercise with it
I started IF on Jan 4th, 2021 and weighed in at 192.5. Decided to check the scale on Jan 8th, and I’m now 186.8! 5.7 pounds down in FOUR days! I do the 16:8 method. It’s not as hard as ppl made me think it would be. I actually am happy I started and can see myself doing this long-term.
You will lose about 15 pounds of water weight pretty quickly. After that, probably 1 or 2 pounds a week. Stick with it & it will keep working!
Max ive done is 4 days. I am currently aiming for a 7 day fast and im on day 5🎉. Such an incredible journey for my weight loss. Ive loss 40lbs since the birth of my last born
These videos are the best! I’ve been IF for a little over a week. I went from 308 down to 292 now, in just 7 days! I’m 6’3” and I used to lift weights for years. My healthy weight is around 220 to 230. That’s my goal for now. These videos are great! Learning everyday! You don’t get this information on the main stream media or your doctor.
Your the best dr, hv being following your channel now for 4 years great content sir 👍
The timing of this video is perfect! I was going to start a 20/4 IF tomorrow.
@@edwardnewman160 who got your bananas in a bunch?
Have you started? How is it going. I wanted to do OMAD but really struggled with having all my calories in 1 meal so I opened for 20:4 and that has been great👌
@Noni T I started but I've struggled because I think I wasnt getting enough fats. I'm finding 17/7 to be most comfortable for me.
@@fruitytarian great that you found something that works for you, that's the most important thing especially if you want to make IF a lifestyle🙌
@Noni T Yep, I'm after lasting changes, no yo-yo dieting here ☺
Been IMF with less than 40g of carbs a meal since Feb. 1. I've lost 21lbs. and haven't took a metforman or a blood pressure pill since Feb. 4. I feel great , tons of energy. I normally go 18 to 20 hours , but longest I've went is 36hrs. IMf is a game changer. Thanks Dd. Berg for all you do.
What do you eat and how many calories
Yes what do you eat and how many meals you eat
I started following Dr. Bergs advice for 1 month and 1 week and so far I am down 30lbs!!
I started out at 330lbs trying to use diet programs like Atkins and weight watchers and such to no avail, but all while still eating sugar and carbs. I lost maybe 10lbs and the water weight with it, I got down to maybe 300-298lbs and stayed at that loss for almost a year and was fully disgusted by it so I Quit it all and ballooned back up to 330lbs in depression. I never realized nor have ever heard of a "Fatty Liver", but After reading some articles and youtube videos I saw on it by finding Dr. Bergs advice and massive information on the benefits of not using sugar and the Keto diet, I went from plateauing for a year at 330lbs on a regular expensive diet to 272lbs with NO SUGAR AND INTERMITENT FASTING!!
I DO NOT EXERCISE THAT MUCH and I need to stress that because I am Diabetic and get dizzy or nautilus if I do not eat, so always had the fear of dropping so low I went into a diabetic coma, I kept candy around me 24/7. I was my worst enemy.
I can not tell you how depressing it is to never feel good about the way you look in your own skin, but I'm pretty sure some of you understand. I just woke up one day and said I am gonna do something about it even if it kills me, I don't care!
Then did something and it didn't help at all and felt like it made it worse.
Then I ran across Dr. Bergs videos on Weight loss and Diabetes and How a Fatty liver will keep you fat and unhealthy. How you do not NEED A DIET to lose weight, instead you work on getting the Liver Healthy First and along the way you lose weight and attain the body you always dreamed of.
I am happy to say I am almost there! I see my own abs and that is an amazing feeling to me. I pray with every fiber of my being that if you see this, just know, YOU CAN DO IT, EVEN WHEN YOUR OWN MIND IS THE ENEMY, PUSH THRU IT! THERE ARE BETTER DAYS ON THE OTHER SIDE!!!
THANK YOU DR. BERG FOR HELPING US REGAIN OUR SANITY AND LEAVE THE SUGAR TRADE!
LOVE YOU BROTHER!
I’ve made up my mind to start IF today. I’m currently at 80kg at 5.4inches and want to go down to 67kg. I hope to come back and give my experience.
This guy aura is so pure that people attracts towards him....I am living in India and I feel he is our family member who is guiding us towards right things in life....That is why we Indian says
Vasudev Kutumbakam!!!
I LOVE the way Dr. Berg explains clearly and reinforces the information. Each video helps me understand more and get better and better at Healthy keto.
I'm 17 years old and I can go through a day with just one meal a day. And in that meal, I sometimes make my own self a salad made of cabbage, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes w/ a dressing of calamansi (Philippine Lime), ACV or white vinegar and mayo. Not to mention some proteins like eggs and etc. Sometimes, I add rice because I'm still hungry. Ik rice isn't for keto but I only did it in moderation.
I've been doing intermittent fasting for almost 10 years...generally 12 hours sometimes 16. I'm 50 and I feel better than I did at 20
Excellent. Do you combine with keto, or follow a totally different meal plan?
Hi Dr Berg, I have been doing this for 2 months now. I started at 210lbs now 186lbs. I have to say after not being able to go without sugar or snacking I have came a long way. My bags under eyes are gone and my psoriasis are gone. I know you said dont weight yourself but when I eat once a day I loose weight. If i make one mistake I seem to gain 2lbs in one day, ouch. Thls helps me to keep going. Thank you so much:)
That may be water weight. Certain meals will make your body retain more water as they spike your insulin. Especially if you’re having anything with sugar in it.
The strange thing for me is, the longer i fast, the less hungry i am ! And i used to eat 5-6 times a day
Me too! I'm usually hungry within a few out after I eat in the evening, but the longer my fast, the less I crave or think of food.
Same here!
Thank you, thank you and again I say thank you Dr Berg! I've lost 20kgs doing keto and IF. What a pleasant journey 💃
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I have know about the benefit of low carb diets for some time, but never strictly followed one (some bad snacking habits in the evening). Four weeks ago I discovered IF (18/6) and started doing a Keto diet at the same time. I also starting using a calorie counting app and keep track of my calories burned with a fitness watch. I have been in a caloric deficit every day for the past four (4) weeks and have seen my weight go from 195lbs to 184lbs in that time. I only have six more pounds to lose to get to my ideal weight which is exciting. But more than that, I didn’t expect to have this much energy and clarity of mind that goes with it. This is not a fad, but a new lifestyle that I want to continue for the rest of my life. Thanks for all the great videos Dr. Berg.
Today I started my first 24h fast. Never went more than 16h fasting. Thanks for all the information provided.
Watch this video time after time if you are serious about weight loss. I lost 9 pounds first week on intermittent fasting. The hardest part was my urges to eat when I was not hungry which went away after 4-5 days. My appetite is changing and it's noticeable. I keep up with multivitamins since I am not sure if I am getting all the minerals and vitamins I need on a daily basis. Thank you Dr. Berg!
7:16 "Oh wow, so that's what it looks like for someone to be happy. I'm glad they provided a visual."
Doc, you are doing great! There are a whole bunch of videos out there, that use heavy graphics to explain things. But, you know what, your explanation is simple and easy to understand. Thank you doc!
Thanks DR. BERG, been following your advice for almost 4months and I reached my weight and body goal and back to my original body and weight, I also shared your videos to others who are asking me how did I do it that I am slimmer now and look younger...
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I am 5 days into intermittent fasting using 18/6 upwards to 20/4 and a healthy ketosis plan. I am 42M, typically 185lbs and I would say I am “skinny-fat” but my belly is creeping over my belt. I felt so out of control with my diet. I run a service van for work and never brought my own food. My go-to “food” during the week is a 20oz Pepsi and king-size Snicker bar. Then probably more snacks too, especially at night. Any other meals I had for dinner were high carb and after dinner would be eating any available snacks in excess. I *did* cut out alcohol as Dry January and am still no alcohol as of 2/23/2023.
I feel great. By that, I mean, even on my first day of IF, I had a wonderful sense of overall positivity and almost NO negativity, anger, aggression, crabbiness or tiredness. I am more out-front with my life and I feel 1000% more in control.
Two weeks ago I felt like I was in a downward spiral, especially one day at work where I felt all of my energy leave my body, get anxious, sweating, fumbling, etc, presumably from hypoglycemia. It was terrible.
I am trying to become a scholar of my own nutrition using the plethora of amazing information supplied by Dr. Berg and this channel. I am opening myself to a new way of eating and learning to appreciate vegetables again and preparing wonderfully delicious and simple foods like seared tuna, grilled salmon, and grass-fed ribeye (approx 3-4oz serving size) . With controlling portion sizes I get several meals out of any given protein/fat source and augmenting with a lot of vegetables, sauerkraut, avocado, nuts, etc.
The American diet is so wrong and terrible and I hope, wish, and pray that I will “convince” my family to follow suit. There is no other way to true health than to implement the very basic and simple methods outlined in this process. I am on day 5 and cannot wait to see what day 50 looks like.
I have a history of hypoglycemia from childhood. Irritability would progress to nausea, vomiting, and fainting. As a result, I have always required 2 breakfasts and snacks in between and after meals. Amazingly, following your guidelines for 10 days, I am able to eat only 3 meals a day and fast for 12 hours without symptoms. I am also feeling less fatigued. This is an accomplishment for me. Thank you!
Started intermittent fasting 4 days ago. I'm doing 18/6 and so far I feel great. Lots of energy. (I was always tired everyday but not anymore)
Any update?
@@UmaerHassan .... I'm down about 5lbs for the month. Lot's more energy, very focused, I feel good all around. My blood pressure went way down as well. It's my new lifestyle. I'm fasting the rest of my life. (Struggled with high blood pressure most of my life but now I'm at a good blood pressure level ever since i started intermittent fasting)
@@nicohudson1 wow thats great! Congrats!! I'm just starting now. Have you been in a calorie deficit or started to eat healthier? Any tips will be appreciated!
@@UmaerHassan ... I've been eating 2 meals a day... I make sure to eat your recommended calories per day. (My meals are pretty big) Eating healthy will help shred weight but occationally I have cheat meals. Just stay positive. You got this! 👍
@@nicohudson1 thanks and you keep up the good work too! I'm just worried to not fit in all 2000 calories if I eat 2-3 meals. As long as I get in atleast 1600 calories I think I should be good. Im at 290lbs at the moment :(
The MCT was key... thx
It will definitely carry you, but stall any fat burn (at least on days you don’t exercise)
A friend connected me to this channel late last week. I started keto fasting with: Day 1, 18:6 (feeling hunger pains, dizzy); Day 2 18:6; today I'm on 24 hour fast (2 hours to completion), yet I don't feel hungry at all. I even did a bike ride in a forest and a walk. Feeling good and feeling a sense of mental clarity. Stood on the scales and my weight is heading down too. Thanks Dr Berg.
I aim for 16-18 hours of fasting between my last meal one day to my next meal, I normally end up going for 20 hours some days just cause I'm not hungry. I am also new to keto and IF
Both of us have / had cancer . We're trying your intermittent fasting .
Thank you Dr. Berg .
Hope these can be of help as well.
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In addition to reduced body weight, this fasting can help lower cholesterol, improve glucose control, reduce liver fat and improve blood pressure.👍
I really love to listen Dr Berg I feel so motivated to take care of my body🤗🙏Our body is our sanctuary ❤️
Best doctor ever 💚
I do intermittent fasting for about 2 years thanks to Dr. Berg 😊and I really love it (not thinking about food all the time) But I do have a lemon juice in the morning and a coffee with a spoon of coconut milk.
Normally I do fasting for about 22 hours! ❤️🙂❤️
This is so great to have all this info here. I just started this is my 3rd day. Doing the 16/8 IF with a low carb diet. I want to get healthy and lose 100 pounds. I have been doing very well. 23 years ago I lost 100 pounds with diet exercise and not eating after 6pm. So that doesn’t bother me. But I love carbs so pretty much getting them out is tuff but I have to do this for better health. I love reading everyone’s success stories. Such an inspiration.
I've just started watching Dr. Berg. Extremely helpful and clear advice. The other comments and experiences are encouraging too!
I’m over weight , I’ve been doing keyo/IF for a few weeks I’ve lost 15lbs so far. I’m switching to OMAD next week.
Update I’m down another 17lbs a month later . Still doing keto and OMAD, i started doing one 48 hour fast once a week as well.
Mate congrats,what's OMAD?
@@jdm6613 one meal a day
@@Unclemike909 😶😅
@@jdm6613 I didn’t know at first either lol don’t worry
How about the total weight loss . And how much time it took . Have you been continously doing IF
Finally I’m not afraid of fasting. With all misinformation I had before I wasn’t benefiting from ur knowledge. I’m glad I’m in!
I am slightly overweight. I weighed in at 175 which is not super heavy but i am not very tall. I stopped eating sugar and started intermittent fasting and i really am not very hungry at all through out the day. I find myself eating once per day without evem realizing it.
It's hard for me to watch one RUclips channel for a long time but you have definitely drawn my interest
WOW! To make available a phone number for questions IS HUGE!!! Dr. Berg, OMGoodness❤!!! What a fantastic offering to do for your viewers and subscribers! What an ingenious idea! How do we love you? Let us count the ways! THANK YOU, DR. BERG! You are deserving of "The People's Choice Award" 🏆♥️🥇
After coming off a long fast (48 hours or more), I've had good luck starting with some bone broth to prepare my body for some food. I would drink some bone broth, wait an hour or so and see how I'm feeling (no bloating, no nausea) then eat some solid foods slowly.
The part of eat when you are hungry is key, I need to do this.
Your the best Dr berg have being following your channel for 4 years, and you always create great content sir 👍
I started this a few weeks ago and I already notice a huge difference so if you’re thinking about this try it now so you won’t regret not starting sooner this is fantastic just get through the hard part then you’ll enjoy the beauty of the fast
I’m 56 years old and I’ve never dieted in my life. I’m 5‘9“ and weigh roughly 176 pounds. My ideal weight is 159. I’ve been doing your program of intermittent fasting and keto for 10 days now. I’ve lost 5 pounds. Where I can really tell the difference is at the gym. Honest to God, I feel like I’m running on premium fuel instead of spitting in sputtering along. Thank you for all your great tips. Keep up the great work
I dig Dr. Berg… I’m already practicing intermittent fasting as of 9/8/21, but i have better insight and I needed it because I’m plateauing; I have to reboot my food choices and stick to more of a keto diet; I also need to start walking and gradually get into strength training. I just want to feel and be better.
The smiling dude at 7:15 min is fantastic! The perfect candidate to get the message he is communicating at that moment across😄
So nice to hear from Dr Berg that IF is not for loose weight only it's also for health benefits. I'm 32 and I've been doing the fasting in my entire life since I was little but mine is little different cause we don't drink anything on the period of fasting it can be up to 20 hrs/it depends...we do it once a year for entire 1 month we call it (Ramadan) im use to that. That's why IF for me is fun + keto:)
but the point of ramadan is not for health reasons. people should also eat poorly during ramadan (which is the point of ramadan..) but most families have a whole feast every night. that's so wrong cause ramadan is a thing in islam to eat like the poor but many people usually eat much more than they usually would. there is no point for them to fast if they don't even know why they have to fast for god. however, IF is great in general
Dr Berg I can't thank you enough for all your videos. Almost all of them that I have viewed are months and years old so you probably won't see my post but I really can't thank you enough. I almost feel guilty about getting all this great treasure trove of information for my health and I can't afford a nutritionist or personal trainer so the whole experience is life changing for me and I have only been in keto and IF a short time. I have been on plenty of programs and diets enough to know when one is working like its supposed to. After only a few weeks I am dropping the pounds, I have greater cognitive skills, and a much better feeling of well being and energy. I have not done the extended fast yet but I am going to. Thanks again.
Dr Berg. IF is the only thing that has ever worked for me and I feel great. I watch all your videos to stay the path and learn every time. Thank you so much.
This is the third video I have watched today and my first comment. I just wanted to say many thanks. Your easy to understand talks is helping me develop a strategy as i'm in a pretty bad way being in my early sixties, obese, have belly fat, and type 2 diabetes with poor control. Thank you so much Dr Eric. Paul B. UK
Hi Paul I haven't started the IF yet but will be as of NOW but how are you doing did u follow through the If & if you did how are going on your journey
Thank you Dr. Berg. You are really helping and educating people all over the world on how to train the body in the best healthier way. I have just came across your lessons and have started intermittent fasting with some light yoga. I have not yet lost much as I have just started. I hope to continue. Thank you so much.
I hope that you can live so loooong, with all that you do for your health! Thank you 😊
I started IF and loving every moment and change in my life.
I'm definitely calling...bless up Dr.B!!! ✨
You know, this video has just answered a question I was asking myself. To lose weight I sometimes and at least twice a week during any given week deliberately didn’t eat anything between 19:00 hours in an evening to about midday the following day. So basically making sure I had between 15 and 18 hours without food and lost over four stones in weight doing this over a period of a year.
Now one of the things I noticed was an increase in memory capacity. A year ago if I had to input a seven digit code into banking log on for instance, I had to look at the number a few times because I couldn’t remember it all. Now I can look at the number once and rattle it off without hesitation. So with you mentioning memory in this video as one of the benefits, this I think has answered the question of why my memory is so much better. And for 66 years old, that has to be a bonus 👍
Wow! That's great news and a bonus!!
So many golden nuggets. I'm learning more and more and more. Thank you, Dr. Berg.
I'd start the intermittent fasting 4 days ago and I go straight to the 24h fasting and I see a great change. especially when I eat no carbs compared to eating carbs. I ate carbs yesterday as I was dining out, and today I felt hungry in the morning and all day long. with no carbs two days ago I wasn't hungry for about 22-24h
Dr. Berg is a huge wealth of very good health and nutritional information. My heart had been skipping beats for 20 years, sometimes for an hour or longer. and in a video he said it could be a magnesium deficiency and it was, I have been doing keto for 9 months now and 60 pounds gone, along with several maintenance drugs. Love me some Dr. Berg.
One of the things I like about your videos is that you have no intro tune and no introduction, It saves so much time >< especially when you watch 20 videos by the same person . Or, it just feels like it's saving time witch is great too because who was time for that. And , you put the thing you wanna share, the link and the socials at the end, after the topic is done, That is smart and I felt like this deserved to be said
I love it. Change my life once when I was 20. I lost 30kilos! Now I am 28 and I have to lose 30kilos again, I already lose 10kilos. All thanks to IF. I am so stupid to gain my waight back after loosing it when I was 20. Its my fault and I am going to fix it. I am motivated by your videos and by full closet of 36 and 38 size od clothes. I will do it! This time I will be left with extreme amount of strech marks as a reminder what junk food did to me, and very poor health.
Rey Rey, if you don’t want any stretch marks just use vitaminE in liquid form and/or capsules on the skin and ingested about 800 IU a day.
My husband and myself started doing IF 2 months now (18) hours and we don't eat bread rice pasta and sugar and I can just say how it helped with not being bloated any more and my head is so clear I had this foggy brain thing! 🙏🙏
maybe i needa cut out bread rice and pasta, i have brain fog every day. i barely experience clarity. i cut out sugar for several months and the brain fog was still just as bad. i can’t figure out what triggers it but it’s gotten worse over the years.
@@yourmomiswatchingme I feel the same way. I'm starting this TODAY.
@@geoJetson2208 if you do, let me know if you notice a difference!!! i just love rice, bread, grains, etc. so much. i am so sick of this brain fog tho i forgot what it’s like to experience clarity.
@@yourmomiswatchingme 👌.
I'm already very thin but I have high blood pressure and gut issues I need to fast as I think it will help with my issues, but afraid of loosing too much weight.
Eat Keto but with lots of fat bombs.
I did five rounds of five day fasting. I ate one meal each day in between. (I ate one meal on Mon, Tue, Wed, then my next meal was Mon again, repeated for five weeks) I lost almost 30lbs. I was working a light carpentry/ construction job (building a geodesic dome), so I was able to focus on a daily routine as well. That was two months ago. Today, I started my next round of five day fasts. I'll try to repeat the process, but do it for four weeks, instead of five. I'll take another break, then three weeks, then two, then one last five day fast. I aim to be under 200 lbs by June. I'm 6'2", 235lbs now. Fasting just melts the fat off, and after the first two days, my discipline is sharp, mental processes are all firing, and I just feel more wild and alive.
I feel your comments section always inspire me more than your videos dr.berg.
I start IF inspired by your positive comments section
Hey Dr.berg can you please make a Video on working out/ Exercising during a long term fasting (eg 100hrs fasting)
Thank you for the video suggestion. I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this!
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@@Drberg Thank you so Much ....hoping to see a Video soon
Never felt better, thanks so much doc. You're the best 👍🏻
Excellent way of explanation. I watch all your videos , and I lost nearly 8 kg in 45 days . Thank U doc ☺️☺️
I'm just starting my keto and fasting journey. I feel confident that I will be successful with the information I'm receiving from you. I don't have much to lose, I'm 61, 145lbs, 5'2", but want to stop the creeping up of my weight I've experienced since menopause.
Today I fasted 16 hours and the result for day 1 was insane. My body resets super fast...more times to the bathroom which is unbelievable...I always struggled with constipation. Tomorrow going for day 2:) So thankful Dr.Berg My goal is 30 pounds.
How'd it go? I imagine constipation is a result of a decent length fast. You can't poop if there is nothing to poop..