I’m a dentist....and I would like to address something you are doing that could damage your teeth. You mentioned you “brush”;your teeth after the vinegar and lemon juice. Vinegar and lemon juice will SOFTEN the teeth, so I wouldn’t recommend brushing after the juice. It would be much better to just rinse out after vinegar-lemon to remove the acid but don’t brush for 30 minutes!
First 7 weeks I lost 15lbs doing alternate day fasting.(BTW, I'm 70) I'm still going. 20 more lbs. Hang in there everyone and believe you can do it !! ADF is very helpful for food addicts, emotional eaters etc. Having to face food, what to eat and how much e-v-e-r-y-d-a-y is really a chore for people like us. It is a relief in many ways to just know, "I'm not eating today". When feeling discouraged I tell myself when fasting "this is the day that makes it all happen" and I know, THAT is the TRUTH.
“If you don’t agree with something I say, do your own research and leave me alone. This is what works for me and this is what this channel is about- it’s my journey.” GIRL 👏👏👏👏👏. Me: *hits subscribe*
I am a figure bodybuilding competitor. Intermittent fasting SAVED MY LIFE! I was forced eating 6-7 times a day and it didn’t matter how many hours I slept, I felt exhausted no matter what. I fell asleep everywhere. Mood swings were horrible. Until COVID-19 hit us and I had a lot of time to reflect on myself, my body, and my life. Now I do 18/6 IF I am FULL of energy, burning fat like crazy, still lift FASTED and drinking black coffee first thing in the AM, I LOVE MY LIFE. No more brain fog. No more lack of energy. No more forever tiredness and consuming around 1550 calories! I LOVE MY LIFE. did I say, I LOVE MY LIFE?
I do keto and only eat between 12 lunch and 6pm and I am losing a constant 3lbs a week - basically Im just skipping breakfast and avoiding carbs, sugar and junk. Easiest diet ever.
You keep mentioning that you aren't a doctor or expert. The fact that you have lost 120 pounds makes you an expert! Most doctors don't know very much about losing weight. I learned this 22 years ago when I started the Atkins diet. Dr. Jason Fung is an excellent choice. Keep up the great work. Your success speaks volumes! (Mike Scott, Ottawa, Canada)
In my opinion...Doctors(not all) know this. They would rather you use pills or other things. If you are healthy and don’t need them, they don’t get paid. I’m 53, 226...well 219 now, 5’9”, and was an athlete most of my life. IF has put me back on track with weight loss. I did 16:8 but results were slow. I’m now doing Alternate Day Fasting. Do what’s good for you. My menopausal ass needed this. Do you!
I just wanted to thank you for being straightforward and not having obnoxious background music on you videos! I"m 67 and have gone from 160 to 155 in about a week on ADF and keto. Thanks.
It sounds like you've been harassed for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear that. People need to get a grip. All this anger all around must be spiking their blood sugars. Keep on course to help those who appreciate your efforts.
I don’t know who could argue seeing your results. I couldn’t lose a pound, not one pound until keto and IF, even after losing 60 pounds people still want to argue lol it’s them they don’t want to believe it.
Donna Gordon they don’t understand balance, we eat vegetables that help to detox the liver. There is a system to the madness. Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 keep up the discipline!
@@Elle9228000 the liver just does what it always does. People can thrive without veggies and often feel much better without fiber. Studies have shown this as well.
@@dana102083 not all people some people. I just finished a a salad with bulgur(high in fiber) and although the rest of my family feel fine, I'm letting out a lot of gas😂 Mind you, I only had about 4 table spoons of it
Points for progress. Huge minuses for her "new" attitude which is awful :((( "if you don't agree with me leave me alone!!! For real????You are recording for us and at the same time you are insulating us. How low you can go!!!!
I am a type 2 diabetic and started this journey 5 months ago. I started off slowly cutting out the carbs. After 5 to 6 weeks I was off my night time insulin. So happy❣ I have a long ways to go. 55 to 60 lbs to go. It is coming off slower than I anticiipated from reading other people's journeys . I know everyone is different and I shouldn't compare. I was excited to see you were a type 2 diabetic too. 🤗💗
Your hair is beautiful! Yes, I am just beginning my ADF journey. Some days, I have had coffee with cream and sugar. I have learned to stop being so rigid with myself. I am no longer beating myself up about having something, if I need to. Also, there are times when I have broken my fast early, and I was okay with that. It’s a marathon, not a race. My body needs time to adjust, I have hormones, and sometimes I have stress. It’s okay to “take it slow” as you say. Thanks for the video.
Dr. Jason Fung was a great choice. He explains fasting so well. I'm a 77 year old male and have been on Atkins 22 years and have kept my 82 pounds off. I've decided to lose another 15 pounds because I'm older and don't need the weight. Carbs of any kind quickly increase my hunger. Bacon and eggs reduce my hunger by about 95%. I went on a two week fast and found it very satisfying. I believe this was the case because since fasting is the burning of ketones which is mostly fat. This doesn't seem to spike my insulin enough to create hunger. For me it seems to be far easier to remain on a fast for two weeks or more than the first two days on the fast. This tells me that I'm probably taking more than two days before really starting to burn ketones. This would probably depend on just how low my carb count was before starting my fast in the first place. All the best. (Mike Scott, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
I'm wondering the same thing. I've done five day fasts with the first two days being the hardest. Alternative day fasts seems to mean doing the hardest days repeatedly. Wondering what the differences are for fat burning--and autophagy. Like you I'm very insulin resistant.
I have been concentrating on cutting the carbs intake. It worked for about 8lbs in 14 days, then I noticed my plane going into stall mode. Craving for a 2 sour dough muffins in the morning was the problem. Even with a reduced cal. carb intake it plays hell with results. Now no carbs from any bread and I am back on tract. My goal is 100 lbs. lose. What helps me mentally is looking a 80lbs bag of cement I have stored under cabinet where a dish washer used to be. I have been carrying one of those for 20 years unnecessarily. Hopefully I will use that bag of cement when I reach my 100 lbs. loss goal. Was your 2 week fast only with water? Thanks for your input M.S .
Keep up the good work and stick at it you've done amazing. Losing weight is my biggest fight along side mental health.. Winning the mental battle atm but losing the weight battle sadly would u recommend OMAD or ADF more?
I love that u explained that every time you eat u r telling your body to store fat. This will help me think twice when I want to snack between meals! Thanks for the tip 😁
I’m so glad I came across your video. Everything you described is exactly what I’ve been doing. I started at 240 lbs and I’m down to 222. I’m excited to find support with my weight loss goals. I get so much negative feed back in spite of my 15 lbs loss, ( and still losing.) I look forward to watching the rest of your videos. You are an inspiration! Thank for your videos.
You are my best friend in my head 😂 everytime I watch a video I feel like we're catching up on our progress lol! It's good support when you don't have people around you in the same mindset!
Hi, I fell off the wagon and it rolled over me. I haven't felt well eating garbage. I had lost 40lbs and have gained about 15 or more I just couldn't look at the scale this week. So I got back on Keto/IF, which is how I lost the 40. This is my 3rd day back on. I feel much better and all my bloat has gone down. Im an emotional eater and have lost and gained 100+ lbs a few times in my life. So I actually feel good that I stopped this time and got back on. If anyone read this far thanks. Jess thanks for the inspiration!
I’m right there with you. Getting back on the wagon too. It’s taken some trial and error to figure out what works, but I feel amazing on carnivore and like crap when I eat crap. I guess I’m a slow learner 🙄
Not the wagon rolled over you 😂😂😂 I just ROTFL this is what happened to me a few times until I decide I am gonna to this shit and I went all out super strict lost 65lbs now I am back at it even harder ... THX
I was on keto for year and half went from 230 to 175 but decided to add whole grain and potatoes ended up adding sugar after sugar feel miserable because I couldn't control the sugar intake. Going back to completely keto
hope youre doing well my friend, right there with you, if its not going well, one great piece of advice i heard was: "You don't have to be the person you were 5 minutes ago." Godspeed!
You look fantastic!! I have been intermittent fasting since Oct 2018. I have lost over 20 pounds but more importantly I was Type 2 diabetic and now my A1C is within normal range and my menopausal symptoms have gotten almost 100% better. I love this lifestyle and would not go back to eating myself to death. Congratulations on your success.
If anyone had told me a year ago that I'd be fasting now, I would have thought they were crazy. It was nowhere on my radar and the thought alone terrified me. But this journey is a process of learning what my body needs and what it will respond to. I began IF and it was helping just a little. (I am the slowest loser in the world!) Last week I had health issues and was worried I'd end up in the hospital needing emergency surgery. I began fasting "just in case." When the doc wanted to do a procedure, I had already fasted nearly 60 hours so I was ready. Now I know I can do it and it isn't scary at all. It's empowering! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It encourages me, and I know lots of other people are encouraged as well.
I started if after reading the fast five book. It was hard but after a couple days I knew I could lose weight but I didn’t know if I could stay on it. When I quit eating carbs it got easy and I can go for longer fasts.
I am a senior citizen and have lost 100lbs. I lost it with keto. I have started on I.F. And now up to 18-20hr fasts. My weight loss is very slow! I keep this schedule everyday. Since I had taken up Keto as a lifestyle in my forever life. I am enjoying your honesty, tips and tricks! ❤Thank you❤
If you didn’t lose another pound it would be ok because you look FANTASTIC, I’ve watched you since October and I have no doubt that your going to make your goal but girl you are beautiful fat or thin and I’ve watched all your videos and watched you unfold. I don’t know you but I’m proud of you You go girl !
love the comment, "if you disagree with something I say, do your own research and leave me alone, because this is what works for me'. Good tips here! Thanks for posting.
i'm currently starting day 2 of 40 hour alternate day fasting, i'm determined to lose at least around 30 pounds so i can finally have the body confidence i've never had this summer. your results are inspiring, you look great!
@@briellejacobs1045 so i found that 40 hour alternate fasting wasn’t working for me, i did it for a couple weeks and drank my electrolytes but i still wasn’t feeling right throughout the day. now i do 20 hour fasts everyday! i have yet to weigh myself but my jeans are fitting me again so i’m sure i’ve dropped at least 10-15!
I just discovered you, and I absolutely love how honest and straight forward you are. It's like I listen to myself, lol. Thank you for your tips and congrats on your fitness goal!
I couldn't agree more with your comment about "this is my journey", I almost don't want to tell people what my husband and I are doing (over 90lb lost between us). Dealing with the negative comments will sometimes cause us to pause and doubt ourselves. But we are making a real change for the first time ever. Keep up the good work and thank you for posting! ❤️ You have ignited my stalled progress! 👍👌
How has it gone? I discovered the same thing with people de railing your weight loss. after the thousandth attempt of losing weight i decided to not tell a soul what I was doing and just do it. I'm still in the very beginning stages of my weight loss..but I am noticing a different in focus already.
I'm into body building and I've been doing Alt Day Fasting for about 2 years while cutting without even know it had a name. I just started doing it naturally after modifying the Lean Gains program. What I do is about 20000-25000 steps on my fasting days. This allows me to actually have some eating. All my needed protein, and a small dinner. I probably don't go over 500 calories on my 'fast' days. The fat really comes off very fast and the diet is so easy to stick to. You have eating days... and what I call 'mission' days with a very clear goal. I never deprive myself since I know the next day I will just be able to enjoy that tasty food within reason. I eat chocolate, pizza, pretty much anything I want as long as it is within my needed calories on my eating day.
I am curious to know how you are eating 500 Calories on your "Fasting" Days and still think you are fasting. Can you please clarify for the readers who are already incredibly confused with so many different professional opinions. During your fasting window (No Calories) are to be consumed. During you "Eating Window" which you are no longer "Fasting" you should be eating the proper amount of calories. Depending on what type of lifestyle choice you have made. Balanced Meals - Keto - Vegetarian - etc. What ever you have chosen to consume still has a particular "First Meal" or "Break-Fast" Meal that should be consumed to re introduce food back into your system - for Digestive and Insulin Purposes. During you "Eating Window" at "Non Fasting" times or on "Non Fasting" Days (depending on the length of your fast) You should make sure your eating enough "Calories" so your not storing it because your body thinks its starving but also not, but also to maintain you Metabolism. If you eat to "Few" of Calories during your "Eating Window" you metabolism will slow and "Fasting" the healthy way goes right out the door.
1:46 That's amazing, you can see how much happier and more confident you look in the after photos. People are really afraid of keto, I can't tell any one when I fast, and people regularly confuse keto-acidosis with being in ketosis. It worked miracles for me, I'm down 40 pounds, and the hardest thing was really just family members making awesome comfort foods for me and telling me I have an eating disorder lol. You really do stop feeling hungry and craving things, it's not a lie! Anyone who reads this, keep doing it! You'll feel strong and proud of yourself! Totally worth it. (Also food starts to taste way better!) Edit: I have a coffee with cream and no sugar in the morning, no noticeably bad effects to progress. Do what works for you right?
I have been wanting to fast, for fat loss and spiritual reasons. The fasting days would be especially good for shutting out the noise of the world and quieting myself enough to read ( actual books ) and hear God’s voice. Great video. Congrats on your consistent effort. You look healthy and happy.
I fast for spiritual reasons and now I have incorporated weight management/loss into it. I do believe if we put God first everything else will work out but we have to put forth effort to restore the temple we or for me, I destroyed. I wish you great success.
Ok Jess! I hear you loud and clear. I'm going to do AD IF 40:8. Day 1: I'm 12 hrs in. Let's go! Thank you for the inspiration. You look stronger and healthier with every posting and I want that too! Update: at the 22 hr had to stop due to health reasons but I’m going at it again tonight. 40:8 let’s go.
I'm admiring you! I'm 57 and started ADF 3 weeks ago. Looks this is the only regimen which calms my hormone swings and affects my menopause belly. Lost 10 pounds so far and need to lose 20 more . Using ADF I finally started seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
@@tabeamuller6467 Hello, congratulations on your wedding and of cause you can reach your weight goals. I can add details of my fight. My feeding window is actually not 12 but 8 hours and during that time I eat moderately low carb (about 60g carbs) . I'm trying to be reasonable without strict counting of calories . On fasting days I probably consume about 100-200 calories in the form of milk added to my coffee and lemonade made with stevia. What I like about this regimen it's psychologically easy. I continue cooking for my family without deprivation feelings because if I cannot eat something today, I always know - I can enjoy it tomorrow. Wish you success. Try and you'll see it's doable.
You don’t need to apologize ! You are guiding us down a very healthy path and many of us are very grateful for this! It is beautiful that you are able to work, take care of your family, spend quality time with your husband and still taking care of yourself to reach your goals. Million thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Congratulations! You’re so inspiring and I applaud you for getting to where you are and sharing this valuable information!! I’m in my journey with IF and alternate fasting..I’m in my 50’s and am learning to fast with my new menopausal body. I’m inspired by women like you! Thank you..I’ll be following you 💖👏👏☀️☀️
This is the only way to live, if you want to loose weight and get to your target weight. I started 16/8 fast/keto, lost 60lbs. I got another 60lbs to go and will do omad/keto/ADF. Cheers and lets get back our healthy years!
The 1st video I watched was with you and your mom. I was hooked after that because I felt like I could relate to your mom because of her age. I am 55 and need to lose some weight but didn't know how. After seeing her before photos and how amazing she looks now, inspired me. Just the way you spoke to each other about your weight loss journey, made me feel at last that I can do it too so I'm following you now and I'm starting with my IF and alternate fasting tomorrow. Thank you for being you and so open and honest.
Just have to say CONGRATS!!!! What an amazing accomplishment! And yes, you're right! You are sharing YOUR JOURNEY, so people who see this have to comprehend that this is what worked FOR YOU. Keep strong and be sure that you are an inspiration for others on their journey to a healthier self!
I love your videos and look forward to them each week. Your determination inspires me and others I'm sure. Your sweetness and smile combined with honesty makes you the best youtuber ever.Keep up the good work.
I have been keto for almost 5 years and currently do 2 meals a day. I usually go anywhere from 16:8 to 20:4 daily. My hubby and I used to do 60 hour fasts every month for about a year. We dropped that, but just did one for this year... I'm actually at 61 hours listening to this. I haven't seen you in a while, and you popped up this morning! Lol! I don't care how long anyone has done this (and I did it before, years ago, for health reasons, not weight loss), it is great to listen to others and get encouraged. You are great! 😊
I’ve been doing one meal a day for the past two weeks... It’s been amazing. I’m so excited that I’m burning my fat stores! Thank you for sharing your story! Good luck with your weight loss! Your skin looks amazing! -Lindsay
Subscribing to your channel right now! I have 120 lbs to lose so I'm really glad to see someone who's lost that kind of weight already. VERY inspirational.
lol, you hooked me when you mentioned Dr. Fung, and Thomas DeLauer. I've done a LOT of research on this, and they are my two go to sources of information as well.
Supposedly, taking in any protein/collagen while fasting slows down "autophagy" (apart from weight loss) because autophagy is triggered by the lack of protein. That may be useful info for people with chronic illnesses to heal. However, it does not completely stop autophagy of course. Meanwhile, whatever you are doing is working for you! Love the delivery, advice and energy! You look great already as well! Count me as a new subscriber! 👍
Congrats on the success of your fat loss journey. I started ketovore and IF 18/6 last year February to date and so far lost 90 lbs. Now I stalled because my body is so used to my 18/6 OMAD so I started Alternative Day Fasting this week and decided to do Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ADF schedule. This week just after the first day I was 2 lbs down. I have a lot more to lose but with research I found I needed to ADF to break my stall. I too read Dr. Jason Fung's book a what an eye opener on cracking the code of obesity. I feel empowered and finally in control. I enjoyed your video and will keep up with you. Thanks again for the information and encouragement and keep up the good work.
Finally worked up to EOD!! Love it! Losing 3-4 lbs a week of FAT!! Starting week 3 and feeling terrific! Thanks, Jess!! Finally dropping weight and see my goal weight as possible! 30 lbs to go!! :) can't wait to see how you do maintenance.
I have been doing Omad on the alternating day schedule instead of a full day fast. I can’t believe how much less I need to eat at mealtime. This is only my second week of this. I am getting so close to 50 lbs down and I am hoping this helps to get me there soon! As always, thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Jess, I watched few of your essential (to me) videos the past months. I am struggling with my weight, went up from 170 lbs to 210 lbs in a short amount of time. One thing we all need to learn is to accept ourselves. (Not the fact of being overweight) The "New Me" also needs to be accepted, and the new way of dieting is also part of self acceptance. You are doing a wonderful job! I am doing ADF too, I got some new fresh energy seeds from you. Thank you! You look fantastic!
I agree that we think of food constantly and therefore , we eat all day, or snack all day. So people do this! I was one of those people. Food was always on my mind. I started yesterday just having my 3 meals and no snacking. I didn't think of food as much. I just let my stomach growl. What's that strange sound? Anyway, I am Type II Diabetic, and I watch the channel "Beat Diabetes". When I go low-carb every day, my fasting insulin is in the 70's and 80's. Sometimes, it dips too low, and I have to eat something. I'm on insulin and I have to be careful. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. and get OFF insulin. I cannot go without eating, because I'm constantly having to adjust my insulin dosage, but I can do intermittent fasting and eat within an 8 hour period. Keep up the good work!!! I love your channel and I think it won't be too long until you reach your goal weight. Just keep plugging away!
I watch you a long time go when you started. I am so proud of you. I have gained 20 pounds 😔. So came across this video looking at IF. I’ve been doing 18/6 tonight starting 20/4. Soon I’ll be doing ADF. 😍. Thank you!
Girl you’re amazing and you’re inspiring. And yes that➡️ “do your own research & leave me alone” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Love it! I love the way you think and 100 percent agree with everything you said. I just recently jumped back on my keto and have been doing 16-8 on a regular and occasionally 18 or 20 hrs i’m having some results but not what I’m looking for. It is harder for me being menopausal. One of the doctors I follow also suggested a more aggressive fasting especially for menopausal women. I don’t think I’ll have a problem with the schedule you’re on I’m going to give it a try. Wish me luck and keep being bad ass!
You just became my inspiration. I’ve lost 30lbs last summer and stuck because I am not constant. I have another 40 to 60 to lose. So I have decided to get back on track on do this right.
Love your honest sharing... We are human, I agree, some flexibility would certainly help! I have been trying to do intermittent fasting, and from there progress to alternate day fasting... Watching your video just now has been a positive experience and encouragement for me. Thank you...
Definition of an expert - one who has achieved something difficult with a clearly defined process. You have ABSOLUTELY done that. Congrats on your journey. I'm hoping to incorporate this strategy, but curious on the intensity of any workout you do on your fasting days. Other than your walk, have you tried any weight training or cardio on your fasting days?
Great video👍🏾 My mother introduced me to your channel. She loves you!❤️ You have motivated us to get healthy together and loose weight. God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Congrats on your progress. I started eating right and intermittently fasting about 5 weeks ago. I am down about 20 pounds. I went from feasting out of control to being very strict about my diet super quickly, and I am paying for it. I feel great after about 42 hours of fasting but, when I eat the foods that Fung and others specify, I still feel really tired and blah for a time afterwards. So, it is easier to just continue my water only fast. I am still having to come out of that for special family get togethers or otherwise. . .so that is usually a couple or three days of OMAD and then right back into the fast. I hope to be successful as you are. My intent is to lose about 105 pounds over the course of a year but I would, of course, like it to happen a lot quicker that that.
I love this video and it was right on qui! I decided today that I would try to alternate day fast. I did some research about it and I had started intermittent fasting in January. I enjoy your video and I was not feeling well so I ate around 4:00. But I’m good now so I’ll work my way up. Thanks Jess! Forget the haters they haven’t figured out the key to happiness yet.
OMG.... I just did my first ADF day today and the lemon, asc, salt water is a MUST!!!! I sipped on it all afternoon and it made me feel amazing and made it not so hard to get through the day not eating. Thank you for the suggestion 😊
I've been researching ways to lose weight for a few months and this breakdown of fasting made so much more sense than anything ive ever seen. 😳 thank you so much
I love this! I started at 362 and have been trying to incorporate more fasting in my lifestyle. I am down 24 lbs. thanks for stepping out there and sharing your story. I love dr Fung and dr bozworth!
Alan Salgado I have been hopeless but had to keep trying. I listened to The Obesity Code by Dr Jason Fung and was inspired to fast more. I have been on Keto diets before but never able to go into Ketosis until I started fasting. I then listened to Anyway You Can by Dr. Annette Bosworth. These have inspired me to keep my insulin down because it has been my number one problem for years. Conventional thoughts about dieting are completely wrong! I never would have been able to fast if I was eating a carb filled diet. I am taking my time but finally ready to kick it into gear and purposefully planning my fasting.
I'm on my second day of intermitted fasting. Just did my second 16 hours. I really need to lose weight. Ive ben 150kg for quiet some time now(And overweight since childhood). I do 16:8 My goal is 95kg.
I started 9 weeks ago 10kg down walking and eating clean I do OMAD, get on the net educate and learn step by step you’ll do better and watch the weight drop off, maybe som3 stops on the way, get back on the horse the next day,. You’ll find what works for you.
@@alansalgado2740 Actually really good. I feel really great. Im doing it for like 1 month and 2 weeks-ish now. According to my boyfriend i have less weight around my butt. I mostly focussed on eating. I try to eat as clean as possible. I feel im satiated much faster and longer. I eat less. I snack less. Actually it seems my nailbiting is less too. Im not worried about eating much ( The hangry thing). The only problem i had was around my period, which was a week ago. I allowed myself into the craving for 1 chocolate bar. But after 3 bites I felt sick to my stomach. I was hungry alot, and a bit headachy and such. True pms-y woman. I drank alot of water, and ate a bit more (tried to eat more fruits/nuts/salad) I realised It's oke to be hungry sometimes, and if I eaten enough, there was no need for me to crave more. I eat an occasional (like... once per 1-2 weeks?) SCOOP (which is enough!) ice cream (I LOVE ice cream) and thats it on snacking. Other than that; I drink mint tea alot (Gunpowder tea and mint seem to satisfy my 'sweet' craving) , water, no more sugar or anything in my coffee, which, for some reason, i also really cutted down on (and i was addicted!). I dont weigh in, and I measure only by how I'm feeling. And I'm feeling great! I actually do more like a 19/5-20/4 right now. I barely eat 2 meals. The first meal is always something with eggs or fish /salad or fruits/veg and chicken. Stuff like that. The second meal is whatever we (me and my boyfriend) feel like. I even eat a hamburger (But home made, ofcourse) rice and such, but I add a generous amount of veggies, and littler amount of rice (potato, pasta... ) if we eat it. I cutted down on bread too. I only eat it occasionally now, as a 'treat' so to say. And then I eat the best bread I can find (The ones you can bake off in the oven at home without preservations and all that) I feel great. I plan on keeping this as my schedule. I just feel really good. And I think I lost weight. Well i'm pretty sure to be honest, since my belly is less and my clothes fit looser. For the first time in 2 years,!! went to the forest. I actually walked 4km yesterday. I wanted to do the 'normal-old' 2.7km ish route, but instead me and my dog went exploring and went way off the beaten path. I planned on going tomorrow again, but its going to get stormy. I want to keep doing this atleast 3 times a week. (Im an artist and I primarily sit on my ass, especially the last few years, but i was very active until my 25th ish, when my ankle got rekt. Before that I worked with horses, I ran, did yoga, and alot of swimming.) My face got thinner too. I have a bit more energy... I feel like I make more wholesome and deliberate food choices. Oh and I found out certain foods make me really bloated. Like any form of potato stuff.
I don't know if you need to hear this- but you're such a sweetheart! You come across so genuine and personable. Keep up the good work and you do you, don't bother with internet trolls-
Ok very simple i found your channel three months ago..bottom line YOU saved my life. period . I now do ADF and I have lost so much Fat and change my whole mindset. Thank you
Amazing amazing results. So proud of you. Love your smile- so true to yourself. I am currently fasting for religious reasons from dusk till dawn. At dawn however, am only drinking water and dusk is my only meal. Not quite doing keto yet. But will ease into that soon. Keep up the great work
Sorry I goofed up there so hi Jess my name is Chris and I’m 64. I wouldn’t normally connect with someone your age however with your congenital heart defect and my health issues, all I can do is walk just like you! I like your tricks about push-ups against the wall and the lifts on a chair and so many more of your tips. I think you are absolutely amazing and I am down from 211 pounds to 187 pounds in three months. I am just starting to do an every other day fast and looking forward to some quicker fat loss. I really get a kick out of your mom and you’ve got really sweet children! Thank you for being you and always telling your audience to “be them” and “do them!”
I've been keto going on 5yrs I'm 54 lost over 50lbs at 50.I use IF helps me maintain.I do have to switch it up or I'll gain or stall.Ill throw in OMAD also do a 48hr.I so love thus lifestyle.Thank you for sharing your journey.
I am excited to hear this. Congrats I will be 45 in October and lost 55lbs just due to eating once per day but carb heavy. Gained back 10lbs so now doing keto mainly due to pain from arthritis and hip bursitis. I lost 50lbs low carb in my 20s but gained about 100lbs at one point. I am also hypothyroidism so it's extra hard for my body to lose
Inspiring ❤❤❤ I'm an experienced Faster 24 hour, 72 and a few 48 hour and even OMAD. I mix it between Dry and water but recently I've been researching more about ADF... You have inspired me. My goal is Fat loss and the Preservation of Life.
Thank you!! I was doing so good with ADF until this crazy world went upside down! All the weight I had lost and the habots I had gotten into.. down the train! I came on RUclips looking for a good video to get me motivated! THANK YOU!!!!! Subscribing now to your channel!!
Thank you for mentioning - “all or nothing” and the “noise” over the last few videos. I completely know what you are talking about and know one else understands it! Thank you!
Wow! Way to go. I'm amazed u can sit at the dinner table like that. Fantastic. I get so triggered, just walking into the kitchen! U look fantastic. It's YOUR journey, but, I must say you're doing it right .Love Dr Fung and T. DeLauer. Yes, u can change the rules, like u said about adding something to your coffee. I had to start IF at only 13 hrs a day, cuz it's all I could do. Now my typical day is an 18 hour fast. I love your flexible mindset. I did IF for a year, fell off, gained 3 lbs.....looks like a huge difference! I'm now on the fast mimicking diet/day 3. I haven't been hungry at all. It's helping me get back into the swing of things. So happy to be back!
I watch a lot of keto channels and I love 'em, but I mostly watch them for info, recipes, etc. Your channel, however, I watch for 1 reason: Inspiration! You inspire me every time I watch. Thank you! I'm so glad I found your channel.
Jess I’m so happy that this IF is gaining momentum. I lost 50 lbs and I’m so relieved. I tried every diet and finally I found IF that works for me. I learned I don’t need any special pills, workouts, or personal trainer. Just will power and believing in myself.
There’s a lot of info on the net, came across yours today and loved the candid info you gave, you’ve done great and natural. I’ve been intermittent fasting for a while experimentally. Had lock down for 9 weeks and decided now the time to start. I agree with you listen to your body and I started 16/8, nothing much happening. Then I found a blogger who said he does 20/4 and eats only at night, nothing much happening, still not doing any exercise having a biscuit here and there. Then came across OMAD started 1st April no sugar since, walking 10000 to 15000 steps lost 10kg, mixed it up with 18/6 & 16/8, finished with a 72 hour fast to move from 8kg to 10kg loss, now plateaued. Is this normal, was it the same for you from time to time.
Thank you for unpacking ADF. Sharing ur practical and realistic approach to ADF intermittent fasting. I love that you are doing this w ur Dad and ur Family routine is not interrupted.. Wonderful tips for someone like myself that's also an emotional eater. And ADF is the tool I can use to "tell my body to start burning fat." vs eating 13-15 times sending a signal to store fat. You also cleared up all the crap out here about what breaks a fast. Now I feel so empowered by listening to ur video. ADF is doable and sustainable for me. Thank you
I’m a dentist....and I would like to address something you are doing that could damage your teeth. You mentioned you “brush”;your teeth after the vinegar
and lemon juice. Vinegar and lemon juice will SOFTEN the teeth, so I wouldn’t recommend brushing after the juice. It would be much better to just rinse
out after vinegar-lemon to remove the acid but don’t brush for 30 minutes!
I think that's helpful to know if you take ACV whether you fast or not.
Also if drinking wine....
....PERHAPS:...RINSE WITH BAKING SODA/WATER?.....
I had the same comment, also she said that she uses a straw so she doesn't really need to even rinse much less brush...
I've been doing that, I did something right woohoo!
First 7 weeks I lost 15lbs doing alternate day fasting.(BTW, I'm 70) I'm still going. 20 more lbs. Hang in there everyone and believe you can do it !! ADF is very helpful for food addicts, emotional eaters etc. Having to face food, what to eat and how much e-v-e-r-y-d-a-y is really a chore for people like us. It is a relief in many ways to just know, "I'm not eating today". When feeling discouraged I tell myself when fasting "this is the day that makes it all happen" and I know, THAT is the TRUTH.
"Do your own research and leave me alone." Girl, you're freaking awesome!
That comment was the bomb. Lol
Excellent job of losing weight
i love this remark, hate it when people attack a person on their channel and their journey! nice way to get rid of the bullies.
Absolutely! What might work for YOU might not work for me.
You do you Jess because you’re crushing it!
I know, right?!!!
“If you don’t agree with something I say, do your own research and leave me alone. This is what works for me and this is what this channel is about- it’s my journey.” GIRL 👏👏👏👏👏. Me: *hits subscribe*
🤩🤩 same reaction!! 🤩🤩
So agree
I am a figure bodybuilding competitor. Intermittent fasting SAVED MY LIFE! I was forced eating 6-7 times a day and it didn’t matter how many hours I slept, I felt exhausted no matter what. I fell asleep everywhere. Mood swings were horrible. Until COVID-19 hit us and I had a lot of time to reflect on myself, my body, and my life. Now I do 18/6 IF I am FULL of energy, burning fat like crazy, still lift FASTED and drinking black coffee first thing in the AM, I LOVE MY LIFE. No more brain fog. No more lack of energy. No more forever tiredness and consuming around 1550 calories! I LOVE MY LIFE. did I say, I LOVE MY LIFE?
I do keto and only eat between 12 lunch and 6pm and I am losing a constant 3lbs a week - basically Im just skipping breakfast and avoiding carbs, sugar and junk. Easiest diet ever.
Should I stick to 16:8 method with keto than or try this ????
@@everythingbreeder388 if you are just starting to keto & IF you can stick with 16:8. But if you’re over a month you can try this method. It works.
Yes that's basically keto.
Me too
Do you have any fruit with it? I can give up carbs no problem at all but fruits it just too difficult for me.
Studies show that kids that have dinner with family regularly have lower rates of depression!! You guys are innately wonderful parents!😃👍🏽
"If you don't agree with something I say, do your own research and leave me alone". Amen to that!
why is disagreeing considered bothering someone? How about being open minded and tolerant to other view points and advice?
@@mhaas281 When it's an informed opinion, absolutely!
You keep mentioning that you aren't a doctor or expert. The fact that you have lost 120 pounds makes you an expert! Most doctors don't know very much about losing weight. I learned this 22 years ago when I started the Atkins diet. Dr. Jason Fung is an excellent choice. Keep up the great work. Your success speaks volumes! (Mike Scott, Ottawa, Canada)
Atkins was right all along!
Love Dr. Jason Fung
love my doctor! he and his wife do keto!!
She knows more than my doctor. Mine would say "cut calories to 1200 and eat whole grains and vegetables"
In my opinion...Doctors(not all) know this. They would rather you use pills or other things. If you are healthy and don’t need them, they don’t get paid. I’m 53, 226...well 219 now, 5’9”, and was an athlete most of my life. IF has put me back on track with weight loss. I did 16:8 but results were slow. I’m now doing Alternate Day Fasting. Do what’s good for you. My menopausal ass needed this. Do you!
I just wanted to thank you for being straightforward and not having obnoxious background music on you videos! I"m 67 and have gone from 160 to 155 in about a week on ADF and keto. Thanks.
You are an inspiration. Please concentrate on those of us who love and support you and not the haters. Haters gonna hate, that’s what they do!
I second that .
I was thinking the same thing. Haters don't deserve your energy & positivity. F**k em! We support you!
It sounds like you've been harassed for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear that. People need to get a grip. All this anger all around must be spiking their blood sugars. Keep on course to help those who appreciate your efforts.
I don’t know who could argue seeing your results. I couldn’t lose a pound, not one pound until keto and IF, even after losing 60 pounds people still want to argue lol it’s them they don’t want to believe it.
Donna Gordon they don’t understand balance, we eat vegetables that help to detox the liver. There is a system to the madness. Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 keep up the discipline!
@@Elle9228000 the liver just does what it always does. People can thrive without veggies and often feel much better without fiber. Studies have shown this as well.
@@dana102083 not all people some people. I just finished a a salad with bulgur(high in fiber) and although the rest of my family feel fine, I'm letting out a lot of gas😂 Mind you, I only had about 4 table spoons of it
dana102083, veggies contain more than just fiber. vitamins are vital.
@@LaciRae You absorb more vitamins from meat than veggies... it's hard to absorb the vitamins in veggies
Wow your progress is so inspiring!!! Congrats on losing 119 lbs!! You look amazing! And lol “if you don’t agree with me leave me alone” haha love it!!
i know , wow
This is my first of your videos and I really enjoyed it makes so much sense
Points for progress. Huge minuses for her "new" attitude which is awful :((( "if you don't agree with me leave me alone!!! For real????You are recording for us and at the same time you are insulating us. How low you can go!!!!
@ashleySalvatori - you have lost alot as well. Your both very inspiring 🥰💐 Girl Power
Mine is 2 pm each day... Thank you for being so real.. Im down 100lbs and reversed T2D (no Meds} in 1 year.. Intermittent fasting changed everything!!
How long do you fast. How many hours between meals.
I am a type 2 diabetic and started this journey 5 months ago. I started off slowly cutting out the carbs. After 5 to 6 weeks I was off my night time insulin. So happy❣ I have a long ways to go. 55 to 60 lbs to go. It is coming off slower than I anticiipated from reading other people's journeys . I know everyone is different and I shouldn't compare. I was excited to see you were a type 2 diabetic too. 🤗💗
@@vivianbuckboro376 I hope you didn't give up and made it to your goal. 💕
Thank you for posting this. Very inspiring.
@@HippieWhit Welcome. Im still down the weight and no diabetes.
Your hair is beautiful! Yes, I am just beginning my ADF journey. Some days, I have had coffee with cream and sugar. I have learned to stop being so rigid with myself. I am no longer beating myself up about having something, if I need to. Also, there are times when I have broken my fast early, and I was okay with that. It’s a marathon, not a race. My body needs time to adjust, I have hormones, and sometimes I have stress. It’s okay to “take it slow” as you say. Thanks for the video.
Dr. Jason Fung was a great choice. He explains fasting so well. I'm a 77 year old male and have been on Atkins 22 years and have kept my 82 pounds off. I've decided to lose another 15 pounds because I'm older and don't need the weight. Carbs of any kind quickly increase my hunger. Bacon and eggs reduce my hunger by about 95%. I went on a two week fast and found it very satisfying. I believe this was the case because since fasting is the burning of ketones which is mostly fat. This doesn't seem to spike my insulin enough to create hunger. For me it seems to be far easier to remain on a fast for two weeks or more than the first two days on the fast. This tells me that I'm probably taking more than two days before really starting to burn ketones. This would probably depend on just how low my carb count was before starting my fast in the first place. All the best. (Mike Scott, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
I'm wondering the same thing. I've done five day fasts with the first two days being the hardest. Alternative day fasts seems to mean doing the hardest days repeatedly. Wondering what the differences are for fat burning--and autophagy. Like you I'm very insulin resistant.
@@awake2truth511 Likely they won't remain the hardest days for long. They'll be like cake :)
I have been concentrating on cutting the carbs intake. It worked for about 8lbs in 14 days, then I noticed my plane going into stall mode. Craving for a 2 sour dough muffins in the morning was the problem. Even with a reduced cal. carb intake it plays hell with results. Now no carbs from any bread and I am back on tract. My goal is 100 lbs. lose. What helps me mentally is looking a 80lbs bag of cement I have stored under cabinet where a dish washer used to be. I have been carrying one of those for 20 years unnecessarily. Hopefully I will use that bag of cement when I reach my 100 lbs. loss goal. Was your 2 week fast only with water? Thanks for your input M.S .
Been OMAD for 4 years. It’s time for ADF. I have lost 150. I need to lose the last 30. I’m keto as well. Autophagy is my #1 goal. Thank you.
Julio
I have 30 to go too. The first 75 were easy but now Im stuck.
May I ask why you would switch from what’s lost you 150lbs if you’re still trying to shake the last 30lbs? Not judging; truly curious.
Keep up the good work and stick at it you've done amazing. Losing weight is my biggest fight along side mental health.. Winning the mental battle atm but losing the weight battle sadly would u recommend OMAD or ADF more?
@@taraelohim7800 not sure for them but I have hit a plateau after having lost 78lbs already and 8lbs to go.
I love that u explained that every time you eat u r telling your body to store fat. This will help me think twice when I want to snack between meals! Thanks for the tip 😁
I’m so glad I came across your video. Everything you described is exactly what I’ve been doing. I started at 240 lbs and I’m down to 222. I’m excited to find support with my weight loss goals. I get so much negative feed back in spite of my 15 lbs loss, ( and still losing.) I look forward to watching the rest of your videos. You are an inspiration! Thank for your videos.
You are my best friend in my head 😂 everytime I watch a video I feel like we're catching up on our progress lol! It's good support when you don't have people around you in the same mindset!
I do alternate day, one meal on my feast day.
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I do put 100% heavy cream in my coffee because it doesn't spike insulin.
This is good to know. I stopped putting heavy cream in my coffee Bc I thought it was bad
Hi, I fell off the wagon and it rolled over me. I haven't felt well eating garbage. I had lost 40lbs and have gained about 15 or more I just couldn't look at the scale this week. So I got back on Keto/IF, which is how I lost the 40. This is my 3rd day back on. I feel much better and all my bloat has gone down. Im an emotional eater and have lost and gained 100+ lbs a few times in my life. So I actually feel good that I stopped this time and got back on. If anyone read this far thanks. Jess thanks for the inspiration!
I’m right there with you. Getting back on the wagon too. It’s taken some trial and error to figure out what works, but I feel amazing on carnivore and like crap when I eat crap. I guess I’m a slow learner 🙄
Not the wagon rolled over you 😂😂😂 I just ROTFL this is what happened to me a few times until I decide I am gonna to this shit and I went all out super strict lost 65lbs now I am back at it even harder ... THX
I was on keto for year and half went from 230 to 175 but decided to add whole grain and potatoes ended up adding sugar after sugar feel miserable because I couldn't control the sugar intake. Going back to completely keto
hope youre doing well my friend, right there with you, if its not going well, one great piece of advice i heard was: "You don't have to be the person you were 5 minutes ago."
Godspeed!
You look fantastic!! I have been intermittent fasting since Oct 2018. I have lost over 20 pounds but more importantly I was Type 2 diabetic and now my A1C is within normal range and my menopausal symptoms have gotten almost 100% better. I love this lifestyle and would not go back to eating myself to death. Congratulations on your success.
If anyone had told me a year ago that I'd be fasting now, I would have thought they were crazy. It was nowhere on my radar and the thought alone terrified me. But this journey is a process of learning what my body needs and what it will respond to. I began IF and it was helping just a little. (I am the slowest loser in the world!) Last week I had health issues and was worried I'd end up in the hospital needing emergency surgery. I began fasting "just in case." When the doc wanted to do a procedure, I had already fasted nearly 60 hours so I was ready. Now I know I can do it and it isn't scary at all. It's empowering!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It encourages me, and I know lots of other people are encouraged as well.
I started if after reading the fast five book. It was hard but after a couple days I knew I could lose weight but I didn’t know if I could stay on it. When I quit eating carbs it got easy and I can go for longer fasts.
I am a senior citizen and have lost 100lbs.
I lost it with keto. I have started on I.F.
And now up to 18-20hr fasts. My weight loss is very slow! I keep this schedule everyday. Since I had taken up Keto as a lifestyle in my forever life. I am enjoying your honesty, tips and tricks!
❤Thank you❤
If you didn’t lose another pound it would be ok because you look FANTASTIC, I’ve watched you since October and I have no doubt that your going to make your goal but girl you are beautiful fat or thin and I’ve watched all your videos and watched you unfold. I don’t know you but I’m proud of you You go girl !
love the comment, "if you disagree with something I say, do your own research and leave me alone, because this is what works for me'. Good tips here! Thanks for posting.
i'm currently starting day 2 of 40 hour alternate day fasting, i'm determined to lose at least around 30 pounds so i can finally have the body confidence i've never had this summer. your results are inspiring, you look great!
How did it go?
@@briellejacobs1045 so i found that 40 hour alternate fasting wasn’t working for me, i did it for a couple weeks and drank my electrolytes but i still wasn’t feeling right throughout the day. now i do 20 hour fasts everyday! i have yet to weigh myself but my jeans are fitting me again so i’m sure i’ve dropped at least 10-15!
@@lordtsatan thats so great to hear! im glad it's working out for you. its important to always listen to our bodies:D
I just discovered you, and I absolutely love how honest and straight forward you are. It's like I listen to myself, lol. Thank you for your tips and congrats on your fitness goal!
“Leave me alone”
What a concept .... I love it
Let’s all just leave each other alone and allow us to heal our bodies in our own best way.
Love it 😍
Tracy Lynn AZ I completely agree! Leave me alone is a great mantra! Love her! Leave her alone!
That's cool Hope you all doing well during this virus. Stay well and stay strong
Tracy shame on you don’t have to watch I smell jealousy
I tell people to leave me alone all the time. XD very effective actually
I love it! “I TOLD my body to store fat!” It is so empowering to learn enough to know your own body!
I couldn't agree more with your comment about "this is my journey", I almost don't want to tell people what my husband and I are doing (over 90lb lost between us). Dealing with the negative comments will sometimes cause us to pause and doubt ourselves. But we are making a real change for the first time ever. Keep up the good work and thank you for posting! ❤️ You have ignited my stalled progress! 👍👌
How has it gone? I discovered the same thing with people de railing your weight loss.
after the thousandth attempt of losing weight i decided to not tell a soul what I was doing and just do it. I'm still in the very beginning stages of my weight loss..but I am noticing a different in focus already.
The cutting down on your serving sizes thing when intermittent fasting is SO true!!! I get full so much faster when fasting!!!
You're a good Momma. Love what you said about the dinner table regardless of fasting. 💜
Yes
I'm into body building and I've been doing Alt Day Fasting for about 2 years while cutting without even know it had a name. I just started doing it naturally after modifying the Lean Gains program. What I do is about 20000-25000 steps on my fasting days. This allows me to actually have some eating. All my needed protein, and a small dinner. I probably don't go over 500 calories on my 'fast' days. The fat really comes off very fast and the diet is so easy to stick to. You have eating days... and what I call 'mission' days with a very clear goal. I never deprive myself since I know the next day I will just be able to enjoy that tasty food within reason. I eat chocolate, pizza, pretty much anything I want as long as it is within my needed calories on my eating day.
I am curious to know how you are eating 500 Calories on your "Fasting" Days and still think you are fasting. Can you please clarify for the readers who are already incredibly confused with so many different professional opinions. During your fasting window (No Calories) are to be consumed. During you "Eating Window" which you are no longer "Fasting" you should be eating the proper amount of calories. Depending on what type of lifestyle choice you have made. Balanced Meals - Keto - Vegetarian - etc. What ever you have chosen to consume still has a particular "First Meal" or "Break-Fast" Meal that should be consumed to re introduce food back into your system - for Digestive and Insulin Purposes. During you "Eating Window" at "Non Fasting" times or on "Non Fasting" Days (depending on the length of your fast) You should make sure your eating enough "Calories" so your not storing it because your body thinks its starving but also not, but also to maintain you Metabolism. If you eat to "Few" of Calories during your "Eating Window" you metabolism will slow and "Fasting" the healthy way goes right out the door.
1:46 That's amazing, you can see how much happier and more confident you look in the after photos. People are really afraid of keto, I can't tell any one when I fast, and people regularly confuse keto-acidosis with being in ketosis. It worked miracles for me, I'm down 40 pounds, and the hardest thing was really just family members making awesome comfort foods for me and telling me I have an eating disorder lol. You really do stop feeling hungry and craving things, it's not a lie!
Anyone who reads this, keep doing it! You'll feel strong and proud of yourself! Totally worth it. (Also food starts to taste way better!) Edit: I have a coffee with cream and no sugar in the morning, no noticeably bad effects to progress. Do what works for you right?
I have been wanting to fast, for fat loss and spiritual reasons. The fasting days would be especially good for shutting out the noise of the world and quieting myself enough to read ( actual books ) and hear God’s voice.
Great video. Congrats on your consistent effort. You look healthy and happy.
I fast for spiritual reasons and now I have incorporated weight management/loss into it. I do believe if we put God first everything else will work out but we have to put forth effort to restore the temple we or for me, I destroyed. I wish you great success.
Ok Jess! I hear you loud and clear. I'm going to do AD IF 40:8. Day 1: I'm 12 hrs in. Let's go! Thank you for the inspiration. You look stronger and healthier with every posting and I want that too!
Update: at the 22 hr had to stop due to health reasons but I’m going at it again tonight. 40:8 let’s go.
Love that you mix up your fasting. Keeps the body from adapting to a routine and keeps it varied/ different for you so you do not get bored. :)
I started out doing the 2mad 18/6 , now I’m doing the one meal a day and it’s very low carb. I’m never hungry anymore. I love it!
I'm admiring you! I'm 57 and started ADF 3 weeks ago. Looks this is the only regimen which calms my hormone swings and affects my menopause belly. Lost 10 pounds so far and need to lose 20 more . Using ADF I finally started seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
Well done, Irina! How are you doing?
@@tabeamuller6467 Hello! I lost 5 pounds more and started rewarding myself with nice new clothing. I wish success to everybody.
@@irinay9228 This is awsome! I am working on loosing some weight before my wedding. You are inspiring me! :-)
@@tabeamuller6467 Hello, congratulations on your wedding and of cause you can reach your weight goals. I can add details of my fight. My feeding window is actually not 12 but 8 hours and during that time I eat moderately low carb (about 60g carbs) . I'm trying to be reasonable without strict counting of calories . On fasting days I probably consume about 100-200 calories in the form of milk added to my coffee and lemonade made with stevia. What I like about this regimen it's psychologically easy. I continue cooking for my family without deprivation feelings because if I cannot eat something today, I always know - I can enjoy it tomorrow. Wish you success. Try and you'll see it's doable.
Dr Ken D Berry says if it’s working, keep doing it. When that stops, do something else. Pretty simple.
I love that guy, I swear best doctor ever
You don’t need to apologize ! You are guiding us down a very healthy path and many of us are very grateful for this! It is beautiful that you are able to work, take care of your family, spend quality time with your husband and still taking care of yourself to reach your goals. Million thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Congratulations! You’re so inspiring and I applaud you for getting to where you are and sharing this valuable information!! I’m in my journey with IF and alternate fasting..I’m in my 50’s and am learning to fast with my new menopausal body. I’m inspired by women like you! Thank you..I’ll be following you 💖👏👏☀️☀️
My bf and I did a month of once a week 36-40 hours fasting. We're now switching to ADF twice a week. Really excited to see how our results go!
"Do your own research and leave me alone!" 🤣👍👌
Ikr. Like that statement 😂😂
Then did watch her you such a downer
Then don’t watch her you downer, she great.
@@dianewickersheim146 are you talking to me? I love her statement.
That made me literally laugh out loud. 🤣
This is the only way to live, if you want to loose weight and get to your target weight. I started 16/8 fast/keto, lost 60lbs. I got another 60lbs to go and will do omad/keto/ADF. Cheers and lets get back our healthy years!
Well done on your weight-loss and best of luck on getting to your goal🙂🙌
The 1st video I watched was with you and your mom. I was hooked after that because I felt like I could relate to your mom because of her age. I am 55 and need to lose some weight but didn't know how. After seeing her before photos and how amazing she looks now, inspired me. Just the way you spoke to each other about your weight loss journey, made me feel at last that I can do it too so I'm following you now and I'm starting with my IF and alternate fasting tomorrow. Thank you for being you and so open and honest.
Do it, you won’t regret it!
Just have to say CONGRATS!!!! What an amazing accomplishment! And yes, you're right! You are sharing YOUR JOURNEY, so people who see this have to comprehend that this is what worked FOR YOU. Keep strong and be sure that you are an inspiration for others on their journey to a healthier self!
I love your videos and look forward to them each week. Your determination inspires me and others I'm sure. Your sweetness and smile combined with honesty makes you the best youtuber ever.Keep up the good work.
I have been keto for almost 5 years and currently do 2 meals a day. I usually go anywhere from 16:8 to 20:4 daily. My hubby and I used to do 60 hour fasts every month for about a year. We dropped that, but just did one for this year... I'm actually at 61 hours listening to this. I haven't seen you in a while, and you popped up this morning! Lol! I don't care how long anyone has done this (and I did it before, years ago, for health reasons, not weight loss), it is great to listen to others and get encouraged. You are great! 😊
"Do what works for you and leave me alone." *clicked like* *clicked subscribe*
I’ve been doing one meal a day for the past two weeks... It’s been amazing. I’m so excited that I’m burning my fat stores! Thank you for sharing your story! Good luck with your weight loss! Your skin looks amazing! -Lindsay
Subscribing to your channel right now! I have 120 lbs to lose so I'm really glad to see someone who's lost that kind of weight already. VERY inspirational.
lol, you hooked me when you mentioned Dr. Fung, and Thomas DeLauer. I've done a LOT of research on this, and they are my two go to sources of information as well.
I love that you honor dinner tree imenwith your family even though you're not eating. That's really beautiful.
Supposedly, taking in any protein/collagen while fasting slows down "autophagy" (apart from weight loss) because autophagy is triggered by the lack of protein. That may be useful info for people with chronic illnesses to heal. However, it does not completely stop autophagy of course. Meanwhile, whatever you are doing is working for you! Love the delivery, advice and energy! You look great already as well! Count me as a new subscriber! 👍
is milk considered protein too? i'd like to drink my coffee with milk
Aydan Qasanova milk has protein .
kimdelacreme65 thanks i'll make my research on how to get the benefits of autopagy. will 36 hour fast be enough?
I ❤️ Dr. Fung!
Congrats on the success of your fat loss journey. I started ketovore and IF 18/6 last year February to date and so far lost 90 lbs. Now I stalled because my body is so used to my 18/6 OMAD so I started Alternative Day Fasting this week and decided to do Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ADF schedule. This week just after the first day I was 2 lbs down. I have a lot more to lose but with research I found I needed to ADF to break my stall. I too read Dr. Jason Fung's book a what an eye opener on cracking the code of obesity. I feel empowered and finally in control. I enjoyed your video and will keep up with you. Thanks again for the information and encouragement and keep up the good work.
Finally worked up to EOD!! Love it! Losing 3-4 lbs a week of FAT!! Starting week 3 and feeling terrific! Thanks, Jess!! Finally dropping weight and see my goal weight as possible! 30 lbs to go!! :) can't wait to see how you do maintenance.
Nice video. No wasted words, no background, just straight on info. Love it.
I have been doing Omad on the alternating day schedule instead of a full day fast. I can’t believe how much less I need to eat at mealtime. This is only my second week of this. I am getting so close to 50 lbs down and I am hoping this helps to get me there soon! As always, thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Jess, I watched few of your essential (to me) videos the past months. I am struggling with my weight, went up from 170 lbs to 210 lbs in a short amount of time. One thing we all need to learn is to accept ourselves. (Not the fact of being overweight) The "New Me" also needs to be accepted, and the new way of dieting is also part of self acceptance. You are doing a wonderful job! I am doing ADF too, I got some new fresh energy seeds from you. Thank you! You look fantastic!
I agree that we think of food constantly and therefore , we eat all day, or snack all day. So people do this! I was one of those people. Food was always on my mind. I started yesterday just having my 3 meals and no snacking. I didn't think of food as much. I just let my stomach growl. What's that strange sound? Anyway, I am Type II Diabetic, and I watch the channel "Beat Diabetes". When I go low-carb every day, my fasting insulin is in the 70's and 80's. Sometimes, it dips too low, and I have to eat something. I'm on insulin and I have to be careful. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. and get OFF insulin. I cannot go without eating, because I'm constantly having to adjust my insulin dosage, but I can do intermittent fasting and eat within an 8 hour period. Keep up the good work!!! I love your channel and I think it won't be too long until you reach your goal weight. Just keep plugging away!
“Do your own research and leave me alone. This is what works for me.” Immediately liked and subscribed.
I watch you a long time go when you started. I am so proud of you. I have gained 20 pounds 😔. So came across this video looking at IF. I’ve been doing 18/6 tonight starting 20/4. Soon I’ll be doing ADF. 😍. Thank you!
Girl you’re amazing and you’re inspiring. And yes that➡️ “do your own research & leave me alone” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Love it! I love the way you think and 100 percent agree with everything you said. I just recently jumped back on my keto and have been doing 16-8 on a regular and occasionally 18 or 20 hrs i’m having some results but not what I’m looking for. It is harder for me being menopausal. One of the doctors I follow also suggested a more aggressive fasting especially for menopausal women. I don’t think I’ll have a problem with the schedule you’re on I’m going to give it a try. Wish me luck and keep being bad ass!
You just became my inspiration. I’ve lost 30lbs last summer and stuck because I am not constant. I have another 40 to 60 to lose. So I have decided to get back on track on do this right.
Love your honest sharing... We are human, I agree, some flexibility would certainly help! I have been trying to do intermittent fasting, and from there progress to alternate day fasting... Watching your video just now has been a positive experience and encouragement for me. Thank you...
Definition of an expert - one who has achieved something difficult with a clearly defined process. You have ABSOLUTELY done that. Congrats on your journey. I'm hoping to incorporate this strategy, but curious on the intensity of any workout you do on your fasting days. Other than your walk, have you tried any weight training or cardio on your fasting days?
Thank you. This information is very helpful. Congratulations you rock!
Do you feel you are healthier, besides slimmer, from all the autophagy? Your skin looks amazing and your eyes sparkle, so you look really healthy!
Yes! My skin looks so much healthier and overall my body feels better than it did when I was younger.
That collagen is a terrific supplement too.😀
Great video👍🏾 My mother introduced me to your channel. She loves you!❤️ You have motivated us to get healthy together and loose weight. God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing your journey.
@Marilyn Millions you might want to check out Dr Berg too
Congrats on your progress. I started eating right and intermittently fasting about 5 weeks ago. I am down about 20 pounds. I went from feasting out of control to being very strict about my diet super quickly, and I am paying for it. I feel great after about 42 hours of fasting but, when I eat the foods that Fung and others specify, I still feel really tired and blah for a time afterwards. So, it is easier to just continue my water only fast. I am still having to come out of that for special family get togethers or otherwise. . .so that is usually a couple or three days of OMAD and then right back into the fast. I hope to be successful as you are. My intent is to lose about 105 pounds over the course of a year but I would, of course, like it to happen a lot quicker that that.
I love this video and it was right on qui! I decided today that I would try to alternate day fast. I did some research about it and I had started intermittent fasting in January. I enjoy your video and I was not feeling well so I ate around 4:00. But I’m good now so I’ll work my way up. Thanks Jess! Forget the haters they haven’t figured out the key to happiness yet.
OMG.... I just did my first ADF day today and the lemon, asc, salt water is a MUST!!!! I sipped on it all afternoon and it made me feel amazing and made it not so hard to get through the day not eating. Thank you for the suggestion 😊
I've been researching ways to lose weight for a few months and this breakdown of fasting made so much more sense than anything ive ever seen. 😳 thank you so much
I love this! I started at 362 and have been trying to incorporate more fasting in my lifestyle. I am down 24 lbs. thanks for stepping out there and sharing your story. I love dr Fung and dr bozworth!
Crystal, can you tell me more?
Alan Salgado I have been hopeless but had to keep trying. I listened to The Obesity Code by Dr Jason Fung and was inspired to fast more. I have been on Keto diets before but never able to go into Ketosis until I started fasting. I then listened to Anyway You Can by Dr. Annette Bosworth. These have inspired me to keep my insulin down because it has been my number one problem for years. Conventional thoughts about dieting are completely wrong! I never would have been able to fast if I was eating a carb filled diet. I am taking my time but finally ready to kick it into gear and purposefully planning my fasting.
Never give up!
Crystal Callahan I’m three hours into the obesity code. I like her advice; is there any advice you can give me?
I'm on my second day of intermitted fasting. Just did my second 16 hours. I really need to lose weight. Ive ben 150kg for quiet some time now(And overweight since childhood). I do 16:8 My goal is 95kg.
I started 9 weeks ago 10kg down walking and eating clean I do OMAD, get on the net educate and learn step by step you’ll do better and watch the weight drop off, maybe som3 stops on the way, get back on the horse the next day,. You’ll find what works for you.
Hey. How’s it going?
@@alansalgado2740 Actually really good. I feel really great. Im doing it for like 1 month and 2 weeks-ish now. According to my boyfriend i have less weight around my butt. I mostly focussed on eating. I try to eat as clean as possible. I feel im satiated much faster and longer. I eat less. I snack less. Actually it seems my nailbiting is less too. Im not worried about eating much ( The hangry thing). The only problem i had was around my period, which was a week ago. I allowed myself into the craving for 1 chocolate bar. But after 3 bites I felt sick to my stomach. I was hungry alot, and a bit headachy and such. True pms-y woman. I drank alot of water, and ate a bit more (tried to eat more fruits/nuts/salad) I realised It's oke to be hungry sometimes, and if I eaten enough, there was no need for me to crave more.
I eat an occasional (like... once per 1-2 weeks?) SCOOP (which is enough!) ice cream (I LOVE ice cream) and thats it on snacking. Other than that; I drink mint tea alot (Gunpowder tea and mint seem to satisfy my 'sweet' craving) , water, no more sugar or anything in my coffee, which, for some reason, i also really cutted down on (and i was addicted!). I dont weigh in, and I measure only by how I'm feeling. And I'm feeling great! I actually do more like a 19/5-20/4 right now. I barely eat 2 meals. The first meal is always something with eggs or fish /salad or fruits/veg and chicken. Stuff like that. The second meal is whatever we (me and my boyfriend) feel like. I even eat a hamburger (But home made, ofcourse) rice and such, but I add a generous amount of veggies, and littler amount of rice (potato, pasta... ) if we eat it.
I cutted down on bread too. I only eat it occasionally now, as a 'treat' so to say. And then I eat the best bread I can find (The ones you can bake off in the oven at home without preservations and all that)
I feel great. I plan on keeping this as my schedule. I just feel really good. And I think I lost weight. Well i'm pretty sure to be honest, since my belly is less and my clothes fit looser.
For the first time in 2 years,!! went to the forest. I actually walked 4km yesterday. I wanted to do the 'normal-old' 2.7km ish route, but instead me and my dog went exploring and went way off the beaten path. I planned on going tomorrow again, but its going to get stormy. I want to keep doing this atleast 3 times a week. (Im an artist and I primarily sit on my ass, especially the last few years, but i was very active until my 25th ish, when my ankle got rekt. Before that I worked with horses, I ran, did yoga, and alot of swimming.) My face got thinner too. I have a bit more energy... I feel like I make more wholesome and deliberate food choices. Oh and I found out certain foods make me really bloated. Like any form of potato stuff.
I don't know if you need to hear this- but you're such a sweetheart! You come across so genuine and personable. Keep up the good work and you do you, don't bother with internet trolls-
22 "thumbs down"? What is there to find fault with here?
Ok very simple i found your channel three months ago..bottom line YOU saved my life. period . I now do ADF and I have lost so much Fat and change my whole mindset. Thank you
Amazing amazing results. So proud of you. Love your smile- so true to yourself. I am currently fasting for religious reasons from dusk till dawn. At dawn however, am only drinking water and dusk is my only meal. Not quite doing keto yet. But will ease into that soon. Keep up the great work
How is your process so far?
Sorry I goofed up there so hi Jess my name is Chris and I’m 64. I wouldn’t normally connect with someone your age however with your congenital heart defect and my health issues, all I can do is walk just like you! I like your tricks about push-ups against the wall and the lifts on a chair and so many more of your tips. I think you are absolutely amazing and I am down from 211 pounds to 187 pounds in three months. I am just starting to do an every other day fast and looking forward to some quicker fat loss. I really get a kick out of your mom and you’ve got really sweet children! Thank you for being you and always telling your audience to “be them” and “do them!”
I’d love to get this out, can I get an idea of what your two meals a day consist of? Macros to follow maybe?
I’ve read that you should not brush after ACV , just rinse your mouth well! You look very healthy, proud of your efforts.
“Idk why that’s such a hard concept for people” GIRRRL PREACH 🙌 I was hollering! Yaaass
😂love it!!
Thank you so much for your positivity and energy and help with the transformation. Your kindness and light shine through. You are amazing. X
So well said! I find it’s usually your head that stops you not true hunger.
Drs Fung and DeLauer! Woot woot! 🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏾🙌🏿🙌🏻. They’re excellent resources and they understand the science 🧬 GREAT job by the way! 👍🏾👍🏽
I've been keto going on 5yrs I'm 54 lost over 50lbs at 50.I use IF helps me maintain.I do have to switch it up or I'll gain or stall.Ill throw in OMAD also do a 48hr.I so love thus lifestyle.Thank you for sharing your journey.
Melissa Lewis I need to hear this. I am 52 and wanting to be better at this. Has this helped you with changing hormones and all that comes with that?
I am excited to hear this. Congrats I will be 45 in October and lost 55lbs just due to eating once per day but carb heavy. Gained back 10lbs so now doing keto mainly due to pain from arthritis and hip bursitis. I lost 50lbs low carb in my 20s but gained about 100lbs at one point. I am also hypothyroidism so it's extra hard for my body to lose
Inspiring ❤❤❤ I'm an experienced Faster 24 hour, 72 and a few 48 hour and even OMAD. I mix it between Dry and water but recently I've been researching more about ADF... You have inspired me. My goal is Fat loss and the Preservation of Life.
Thank you!! I was doing so good with ADF until this crazy world went upside down! All the weight I had lost and the habots I had gotten into.. down the train! I came on RUclips looking for a good video to get me motivated! THANK YOU!!!!! Subscribing now to your channel!!
Thank you for mentioning - “all or nothing” and the “noise” over the last few videos. I completely know what you are talking about and know one else understands it! Thank you!
You Go Girl! From the START You Have Said "This is about your Journey!" You tell them if they don't like it watch someone else!
Wow! Way to go. I'm amazed u can sit at the dinner table like that. Fantastic. I get so triggered, just walking into the kitchen! U look fantastic. It's YOUR journey, but, I must say you're doing it right .Love Dr Fung and T. DeLauer. Yes, u can change the rules, like u said about adding something to your coffee. I had to start IF at only 13 hrs a day, cuz it's all I could do. Now my typical day is an 18 hour fast. I love your flexible mindset. I did IF for a year, fell off, gained 3 lbs.....looks like a huge difference! I'm now on the fast mimicking diet/day 3. I haven't been hungry at all. It's helping me get back into the swing of things. So happy to be back!
I watch a lot of keto channels and I love 'em, but I mostly watch them for info, recipes, etc. Your channel, however, I watch for 1 reason: Inspiration! You inspire me every time I watch. Thank you! I'm so glad I found your channel.
Jess I’m so happy that this IF is gaining momentum. I lost 50 lbs and I’m so relieved. I tried every diet and finally I found IF that works for me. I learned I don’t need any special pills, workouts, or personal trainer. Just will power and believing in myself.
There’s a lot of info on the net, came across yours today and loved the candid info you gave, you’ve done great and natural. I’ve been intermittent fasting for a while experimentally. Had lock down for 9 weeks and decided now the time to start. I agree with you listen to your body and I started 16/8, nothing much happening. Then I found a blogger who said he does 20/4 and eats only at night, nothing much happening, still not doing any exercise having a biscuit here and there. Then came across OMAD started 1st April no sugar since, walking 10000 to 15000 steps lost 10kg, mixed it up with 18/6 & 16/8, finished with a 72 hour fast to move from 8kg to 10kg loss, now plateaued. Is this normal, was it the same for you from time to time.
Thank you for unpacking ADF. Sharing ur practical and realistic approach to ADF intermittent fasting. I love that you are doing this w ur Dad and ur Family routine is not interrupted.. Wonderful tips for someone like myself that's also an emotional eater. And ADF is the tool I can use to "tell my body to start burning fat." vs eating 13-15 times sending a signal to store fat. You also cleared up all the crap out here about what breaks a fast. Now I feel so empowered by listening to ur video. ADF is doable and sustainable for me. Thank you