10 Rules Of Intermittent Fasting

[@drekberg]

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[@MariaChristinaBari]

Good morning Dr. Ekberg 🤗 Thank you always for the excellent, life changing, information! 🌹 Wishing you & your subscribers a WONDERFUL weekend!!! 💖

[@eta2380]

Can you also address the volume of food, e.g. does reduced frequency of meals means making it up in larger meals?

[@ungamer1]

hello , plz give an advice how to gain weight on raw vegan diet in north countries ( i'm too skinny for cold climate) . thx . (i'm 36 y.o. , 185cm tall and eating 2 meals per day - morning-evening. weight is stable but i need few kilos more fat to keep body warm and a bit more water to deal with my dry skin because of dry air from the house heat system )

[@tonip.1146]

Great video, high quality content as usual, however can you explain, how it works in combination with regular training such as HIIT (3-4 times the the week, especially morning)?

[@relativelyincorrect]

Dr Ekberg. Your videos are saving my life. Im a type 2 diabetic. Ive been intermittent fasting since september and I am down 54lbs and my legs do not swell anymore. I have 3 blockages in my heart under 10% but Im gonna keep on this lifestyle change and beat heart disease.

[@Jgfvids]

4 weeks ago I was over 500lb.. After years of struggling with depression and overeating, I finally made the switch.. I educated myself on fasting and nutrition by watching channels like yours Will.. Now 4 weeks later, I’ve dropped 47lb, and am down to 452lb already.. Watch this space! 😊💪

[@MattRifeToons]

Love your content!

[@varietythespiceoflife3953]

I was 220 pounds about 7 months ago. My goal was 180. For years I struggled with loosing that extra 40. After the education from doctor Ekberg, this morning I am 183 pounds. This channel is awesome Edit: keep up the good work my friend.

[@carlbruhn1772]

Well done sir!! Keep up the great success.

[@Lpet]

Congratulations! Small steps will result in massive results, both physically and mentally. I am excited to follow your journey to better health. You've got this!! 😊

[@drekberg]

Thank you Jamal GetFit for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@gandalf970]

This changed my life. I was 247 lbs about 6 months ago. I started keto and became fat adapted and lost 20 pounds. After two months I plateaued and started IF for 18:6 and lost more weight and now just finished my first long fast of 42 hours. I am down to 215 and will keep this eating as part of my life. I have never felt better in my life doing IF and a monthly longer fast of 2-3 days. I don't miss the carbs at all. Thank you Dr Sten!

[@honestannie9492]

I lost the 8 lbs I wanted. At my annual physical, my PCP noticed and made a comment. When I mentioned IF, she rolled her eyes and said she was pleased with the weight loss but not necessarily my method. I’m ditching her!

[@pvang016]

Maybe she needs to IF too

[@jk4life259]

Best decision..make it fast!

[@dinaldedefaria8806]

You must ditching her and never see her again

[@TushTheTerrible]

What's PCP

[@ninabenjamin3109]

Primary care physician = PCP. 🙂

[@matthewpezzullo1617]

"The 10 Easy Rules Of IF" 00:23 (1). You Already Do It 01:22 (2). It's Easy 03:54 (3). It's Only Hunger 05:55 (4). Restores Balance 08:47 (5). It's Safe 11:51 (6). It's Natural 13:06 (7). It's Healthy 14:22 (8). It's Cheap 14:59 (9). It's Individual 18:50 (10).It's Liberating

[@yosyos1199]

thnx bro

[@rainicascadia5514]

Thank you💗

[@paulpaul8695]

Thanks!

[@shardajadhav5906]

Thanks!

[@winwinmar3868]

Love it😘🥰

[@armandorjusino]

January 2021,422 pounds, 4XL shirt size, 52 size pants and they didn't fit. Started watching your videos and gradually taking the steps for IF. I eliminated sugar and high carb products. I began with 3 meals a day on a 8 hour window, then 2 on 6 hours and then OMAD. Became fat adapted and started walking 18-25 miles a week. Now down to 40 waist and 2 XL, I will weight myself on January 2022. Me and my family can't thank you enough Dr. SE. I'm 51 and never felt stronger and better in my life.

[@claytonwright2416]

Try the Snake Diet by Cole Robinson.

[@armandorjusino]

@@claytonwright2416 I will take a look into it, ty.

[@markzambelli]

@@armandorjusino AJ, you sound as if you're doing just the right thing and you should be very proud of yourself. Keep up the good work👏

[@victoriaseeburger3343]

Good for you! You have taken control of your health. I did the same- lost 90 lbs. And never felt better at 46.

[@markzambelli]

@@victoriaseeburger3343 😃"You go girl!" That's amazing... with such success stories people can see that it's within anyones grasp to really change their lives... congratulations😎

[@williamwilliams7706]

After my first week on keto I started skipping dinner and snacks after lunch without thinking about it. Then I went to OMAD as an experiment. The hunger pains pass quickly with a little water and a distraction. After a little while with OMAD I switched to eating at 6pm so that at bedtime I was still full and no false hungers while trying to fall asleep. It's working great so far. I lost 25 # in a month and most importantly my A1C went down 6.7 to 6.0 in 1 month.

[@klyyoung2728]

I love this video. I have been doing intermittent fasting for 3 years and has confirmed that it works. I went from 195lbs to 145lbs. Year 1, I lost 30lbs. Year 2, I lost 15lbs, and year 3, I lost 5 lbs. It was so hard at the beginning. I'm eating less frequently now but I have so much more energy. Intermittent fasting along with running/walking is the cheapest program you will ever have to invest into.

[@FantasiaDeep]

Intermittent fasting is so liberating. Yesterday I went until 2 pm until I was hungry. I had a coffee with some MCT oil and butter in the morning and then I went out, did 1h of intense exercise, peacefully went shopping after that. I was not stressed at all. It feels so much better not to have to think about snacks all the time. Instead I indulge in a lovely big meal once a day and another smaller dish in the evening. I honestly don't think I could even fit 3 meals into my day anymore because it's amazing to have so much extra free time 🙂🙂

[@obaidullahkhan9512]

Sir, I had weight of 110 Kg and now following your instructions I have only 73 kg just in five months. I am feeling very easy. May His Almighty bless you with long life and prosperity. I am once very obliged to you sir and thanks you once again.

[@rogeliocruz8775]

My doctor told me, you are already prediabetic, that alarmed me too much, after a few months, looking for help, and nothing, you doctor, after seeing your videos, I am already taking another direction, I have already started fasting, I was at 194 lbs and today 11/30/25 I already weigh 180.8 lbs. and we are going for more weight loss, I feel much better. Thank you very much for your videos.🎉🎉🎉

[@fawazr]

The greatest risk associated with IF is listening to someone who desperately wants to discourage you from FINALLY controlling your relationship with food.

[@briellecastello4770]

THIS video is a prescription that I wish I would have had 20 years ago! I have VERY stubborn weight. But I have lost 33 pounds so far by eating every 4th day. That’s just how long it takes MY body to burn off what I eat. Once your body adjusts (and it will), the hunger, headaches, and low energy go away. I’m in a great mood, and I exercise every weekday (not Saturday or Sunday) for an hour or more on a cross country ski machine. I am so much happier and healthier now than before I did this. I testify that this really does work, and is healthier.

[@matthewsikorski4627]

Love your content. As someone morbidly obese, I started out at 454 lbs in June, I have found it very difficult to eat correctly and fast when I am around my family. I find it easier to do the right things when I am on work trips losing 30 lbs in a three week trip. So I knew that it can be done. In the last 10 days I have lost 13 lbs and noticed that I can lose a couple lbs a day if I don’t eat anything or just one meal. The best part is I am not hungry. It’s a good feeling to stop at a fast food restaurant (nothing else open) when I’m with my family and not order anything because I’m not hungry. Now down 67 lbs and feel better than I have for years. Most of this is just because of fasting even though I try to eat Keto but I’m not very consistent. Next goal 300 by June. I know it can be done.

[@igeo.449]

YES, YOU CAN! Go for it...

[@jerryhayes6733]

You are doing great! Every day is another chance to improve and change. Thankfully we both on the path to improve!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Matthew Sikorski for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@4406bbldb]

How is your glucose/sugar. Read about it on Y/tube. There is great overall recovery ahead

[@marianne1959]

You have this!! Way to go 👍👍

[@ahmedkhaiser5399]

I have lost 10 kg in the last 3 months. I regularly watch your video s. You have made fasting so easy. Your way of explanation is very nice. I am not so good in English but you speak very slowly. Thank you sir. From Hyderabad India.

[@alanevans4232]

Thanks Doc, you have, succesfuly, got me into Intermitant fasting and the Keto diet. My main problem was giving up carbohydrates, nothing worked properly untill I kicked the carbs into touch. Now I eat at around 12:00 and agian at about 18:00, then nothing untill 12:00 the next day. I am now drinking more water than I used to, my energy levels are up, the 18 hours without food is just so easy and, having switched into Keto I have lost 14lbs weight in the last six weeks, I am 71 and, I have never felt better. I must say that since trying this new regimen I am eating less and feeling more satisfied.

[@TS-yy6jb]

OMAD is definitely liberating, I used to be constantly worried about breakfast,lunch and dinner and snacks when going out or even at work. Now I focus on work 9-5, then make a quick plate and eat between 5-8 and call it a day. Has made me appreciate food so much more

[@cian4468]

Everything you say here I have found to be true. It felt so freeing to be doing Intermittent fasting and I'll never bother myself with going back to my old way again. It's been a long journey to figure all this out but with your videos, Dr. Ekberg, I've found those last pieces to my puzzle in 2022. A sincere thank you.

[@03redrubi]

I finally made it to a 20hr fast, with a 4 hr feeding window. Now 2 meals a day, and excercise during fast. I'm averaging between 2-3lbs weight loss per week now. You DON'T need breakfast! Thanks Dr.

[@karenannvillar6241]

did you get sick?

[@03redrubi]

@@karenannvillar6241 Not at all. I increased the fast gradually. 16 to 18 to 20. Enjoy!

[@fmayer1507]

@@karenannvillar6241 Monks have done this for over 1000 years and they are very healthy and strong.

[@HongKonger2022]

I do exercises in the morning while fasting, I started this routine for about 2 weeks now, the first week I was able to keep it 5 days, then I did less on the second week, only about 2 or 3, however, now on my third week, I’m started to feel some sort of anxiety afterward if I workout during the fast, I don’t know if it’s the intensity of the exercise or what, I wanted to know if you have such anxious feeling after exercise when fasted? I did my workout first thing after I got up, then I prepare my lunch and shower for work, I continue to fast until noon, which gives me about 16 hours fasting time each day.

[@03redrubi]

@@HongKonger2022 Were you a breakfast eater? You may need MCT oil, or butter coffee as a pick me up. Skipping breakfast was never really an issue for me. I get hungry after noon. Also add ACV and fresh squeezed lemon water during your fast. I replaced one cup of coffee with it, and it doesn't break fast.

[@4406bbldb]

I’ve been doing this and I find it vary easy to increase “not eating “ time, I’m 74 and love feeling better month by month.

[@scrappyquilter102]

Never going back for sure. Yes sometimes I remember the taste of things I used to eat, but the cravings are gone. To have that taste is not worth the pain of the inflammation that almost had me disabled. My taste buds should not rule my life. My taste buds are not a good judge of what is healthy for me. I ALMOST gave up on all my hopes and plans. I feel so liberated. Now the pain is GONE! IF changed my life and WHAT an improvement!

[@ThePrimal.Podcast]

The easiest rule for beginners is to start slowly with time restricted eating then progress in small increments until they feel comfortable with a 16 hour fast. That's what I did to start and now do OMAD or 2 meals a day. 🤓🤓

[@karlint39]

I totally agree. I started with just not eating 3 hours before bed. After that shortening my feeding window little by little was very natural. It's everything Dr. Ekberg said. Now it's a lifestyle, not a temporary diet.

[@TOMMY52132]

You did it the right way starting out did you cut carbs and sugar gradually?

[@drekberg]

Thank you The 5 Minute Body for sharing your insights and results and helping inspire others. Keep it up! 😄

[@robertroberts9782]

👍

[@ThePrimal.Podcast]

@@karlint39 that's the key, lifestyle not a fad or a diet. It changes people's lives for the better. I only wish everyone could get on board with IF or even time restricted eating (which is 12 hours fasting) ❤️

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

I agree Dr. Berg. After watching your videos last year, I began intermittent fasting. I eat one meal a day at about 4:00 p.m. - real food! I enjoy this type of fasting/eating, it's way easier on my slim pocketbook (I'm a widow) and it's incredibly healthy. I'm a 73 year old female and feel great. My weight wasn't really a problem I weighed about 110 lbs. and am 4'9") but I wanted to feel better and you had said intermittent fasting is a good way to feel healthier and have more energy. You sure were right! My weight now stays around 102 - 104 lbs. and because my bones are small, this weight actually feels better on me. A real plus is that, sadly for families, the price of food is going way up, but I don't spend as much. as I did on a traditional diet/meal plan. Thank you!!

[@marvagilead1433]

I have been intermittent fasting for a year. I have been Omad for about 6 months. I’m currently down 52 lbs. Intermittent fasting is the only thing that worked for me and a few of my acquaintances. Thank you for providing these videos.

[@cristinasava9394]

So well explained. Love it. I’m on a 48h fast, half way through now and I feel excellent.. no hunger, and I feel so clear. Extra joy and interpretive. I worked out in the gym, also walked for 10km half in the morning before Gym, and half in the evening, still have great energy. This is my 2nd 48h fast. I also do regularly one meal a day most days but closer to my cycle I give in to 2meals and snacks, but still leave at least 18h of rest window regardless. Hope everyone gives it a try!

[@magicf7076]

Eating only from 2pm till 6pm. Keto. For 2 years now. I am doing triathlon (Olympic distance). I am doing (some) strength training also. Never ever felt stronger and better. I am in the best shape ever.

[@kimf5948]

My FAVORITE KZbin Doctor. You’ve inspired me so much, along with Drs. Longo, Jason Fung, Hyman, Berg & Jamnadas!! I’ve been doing IF since last year & IT WORKS. You feel alive. Thanks for getting your medical degree. You are THE BEST.

[@poppies5095]

I've started intermittent fasting 6 days ago, on 1 January 2022. I eat once a day, as much as I can, usually from approx 4pm to 5pm. I lost 4kg so far. Update 9 February 2022: after doing IF (strictly omad) for nearly 6 weeks, I lost just under 10kg. And yesterday it was the first time when I went beyond the 24hour mark, managing to do approx 50hours before eating. Apart of being a weird sensation of not getting food in, I felt absolutely fine.

[@Eli678u]

Were you doing any exercise and if you did did you eat before or after ? Thanks

[@poppies5095]

@@Eli678u I now swim regularly on an empty stomach, 3-5 sessions a week, approx 50 minutes each session, approx 2000m per session. Still eating once a day; I usually eat whatever there is available, without any restrictions whatsoever and considerably more than I need - I am greedy and I like to eat, so I don't hold back with anything. As a result, I stopped losing weight, but I maintained the same weight since February, which is still at least 10kg below what I started with on 1 Jan 2022.

[@Eli678u]

@@poppies5095 awesome . Thanks !!

[@allabiliychuk4781]

As a mom of 7, totally agree about kids eating healthy, until I had “snacks” in the house, healthy snacks, my kids were the most picky eaters. It ruins your mood cuz you spend money time to prepare the meal and at the end your tossing it into trash. Years ago, I took first cereal out, than slowly all the snacks and now it brings a joy to my heart watching those kids eat!!! I know they get all their nutrients through food and they absolutely love it!!! One of their favorites is bone broth, also giving good time between meals helps too! Just sharing what Dr. said is absolutely true in real life. Just try to make real meals, not from a can 🙈., it gets easier with time., you learn to do it. Hopefully this encourages some mamas and dads

[@navywoman7709]

Good Job, Momma! 👍🏻

[@jerryhayes6733]

You are a true role model for future mothers!

[@stockinettestitch]

My daughter stopped buying cereal a 5 or 6 weeks ago and they’re all getting along so much better! It’s amazing. The 3 kids are still refusing to eat certain dinners, but they’ll come along.

[@tomnurvo4982]

Hey Dr Ekberg, just dropping you a note of thanks for helping me out of my food trap, started in August with your great advice, and have now lost over 90 lbs (40 to go ), 66 years old, and a lot of my health concerns have gone away, keep up the good work, with all respect, Tom.

[@greaterishe7197]

🏆

[@AndrewEvenstar]

🙏🏼👍🏼👏🏽💪🏽

[@karenkatmom3635]

THANK YOU, Dr. Ekberg!! I love you, Dr. Ekberg!! YOU are the reason I stopped eating sugar + high carbs AND junk food, in April 2022!! Your remark about all the “comfort food” you saw in carts leaving Costco at the beginning of the virus, made me get off of sugar + processed foods. I wasn’t able to completely “ditch” the bad stuff, until July 5, 2020. Since listening to you, doing Keto + doing intermittent fasting, I have happily lost over (about) 80 pounds. I gave my scale away, because it is NOT how much I weigh, it is how GREAT I feel! I am genuinely grateful for you and how well you you explain things to us! Bless you!!

[@liamhawkins1699]

Lost 30 pounds so far with intermitent fasting. Your channel has changed my life.

[@ruthcurfman7532]

Have been doing IF for about 4 weeks. Down only a couple of pounds but have lost belly fat and my pants fit better. I am also walking for half of my hour lunch time. Have been able to say "no thanks" to the office donuts, too! Just doing lunch & supper with some nuts in the afternoon and because I just quietly go about my business, no one is giving me a hard time. 😊

[@RobCLynch]

Sums it up perfectly. I lost 103 pounds in ten months and I'm still fully keto, with 19:5 fasting. Why would I go back to the unhealthy way of eating, when I am happily consuming the correct human diet?

[@carlbruhn1772]

Well said.

[@drekberg]

Thank You Robert C Lynch. You summed it up perfectly. Thanks for watching 😄

[@karlint39]

Your videos inspired me to start IF 1 1/2 years ago, and I have been doing it ever since. I usually do about 18:6, but it is not set in stone. I lost 40 kilos and lowered my triglycerides and improved my insunlin sensitivity (HOMA-IR 0.2 last time). I also do walking (not running) every day because of your videos. Almost 2 years in, and I have no problems continuing. Thank you for inspiring me to transform my health! I would love to see you do videos about the gut microbiome, as that is something that I have added to my health strategies lately and I am still looking for more insightful information.

[@drekberg]

Thank You Karl. I'll see what I can do 😄

[@armandorjusino]

Congrats on your success. Going slow but steady is key in adapting to IF. I did the same and is working wonders both physically and mentally.

[@karlint39]

@@armandorjusino Thanks! My routine has definitely "evolved" over the time I've been doing it. I try to be open minded, try things and stick with what works for me and stop things that don't. Good luck to you, too.

[@carolynvinzon7083]

After watching ur video last november, i tried to this IF.. from 93kg down to 87kg in just 1month.. thank you so much Dr. Sten Ekberg for doing this channel of yours 💚💚 and ive really watched all of ur videos and ive learned alot about health.. Godbless you always and keep safe... 🇵🇭💚😊

[@eugeniaeriksson4144]

Tack skall du ha, Sten! Informationen du delar ut är utomordentligt värdefull! Tusen tack!

[@orac229]

No dishes to wash and no meals to prepare = more ME time.

[@zarinaazizyar4737]

We muslims one month in every year (ramadan) fast ,, alhamduliah it is Allah's blessing

[@philh.7100]

Thank you for these great videos. I’m watching a few every day and they keep me focused and encouraged to keep going. I’ve gone from 210 to 200 in the last month by reducing carbs and sugar. I’m now going to start the intermittent fasting.

[@auroraburdick1074]

Dr. Ekberg, I am very thankful for your videos. I have been practicing intermittent fasting for a year. Generally, I eat my first meal between 11:00 and 12:00 and the second between 5:00 an 6:00 pm. I find it easy and rewarding. I feel light and healthy, I do a lot a work around the house, I garden and I walk briskly. However, I have a serious problem with my cholesterol. I am told is genetics and I believe it since both my parents had high cholesterol all their lives. So for the last three months, I wanted to transition to a plant base diet. I ate lots of veggies grown in my garden and bought organic when possible. I ate fish occasionally and started to eliminate dairy (hard for me since I am east European). I thought I was doing great until I had my blood work 2 days ago. The results are back. My total cholesterol is 407 and I am under a lot of pressure from my doctor to take statins. I tried before, They make me feel miserable. I would really like to travel to your clinic. I really need help.

[@lowrimitton1641]

Try Diet Doctor and Paul Mason videos for good information on high cholesterol and statins when living a low carb lifestyle

[@RosewoodMahogany]

I lost 20kg with fasting, planking and running. From 92 back to 72kg. Now I fast regularly. Intermittent, but also 24h or 36h fast. I love the point where the body is out of quick fuel and looks for the reserves.

[@Adonisthenics]

How much time are you fasting for 20 kg ? I started Intermittent fasting 3 days ago. Lowered Carbs to about 50-100 grams a day. Will go to 30-50 in couple of day. My goal is to lose at least 20 kg.

[@andersonhutsell8368]

24 hour & 36 hour describes "intermittent" fasting.

[@yunitawijayanti2339]

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[@kkozak]

This is a fantastic video full of wonderful advice. I began intermittent fasting almost two years ago and was able to lose 70 lbs and have kept it off. I feel like I’ve got my life back and have more energy than I’ve felt in a very long time. Most days I have OMAD and don’t feel overly hungry. There are the occasional days, usually after I’ve exercised heavy the day before, that I am hungry and can’t wait until dinner. So I don’t, I will eat something nutritious and have two meals that day. I also find that getting plenty of sleep and water makes a big difference in how I feel. Doing intermittent fasting can be challenging at times, especially in the beginning, so my suggestion would be to go slow and gradual. You will be amazed over a short period of time the progress you can make. Good luck to all of you!

[@drekberg]

Thank You Kevin Kozak. I'm so glad you found it valuable and I appreciate the feedback. 😄

[@armandorjusino]

I agree, that sleeping and keeping hydrated part is fundamental. I couldn't believe how well I felt after a good 7 to 8 hour sleep while in IF. Adaptation takes time and the best permanent results in IF are achieved increasing slowly the periods between meals. Congrats on your success, really inspiring.

[@elizabethmejia1117]

@@drekberg Im 46 , 5-8 and Weight Is 190. Wt is all in my belly and my thighs. So I have been watching your videos and I have been doing the intermediate fasting. I have done good for these 2days. But, I have to have My Vodka and 50% orange juice and after that I have a couple of glasses of Red wine. I have drank these every night for years and years. Will drinking those drinks after 5pm ruin My better eating that I'm doing???

[@AuspexAO]

I had was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes after having 700+ blood glucose and being admitted to the hospital. I'm doing IF now and Keto even though the doctors wanted me on a typical diabetic diet (a diet with no medical proof of diabetes remission). After a mere two months, I have a fasting BG of 95 or so typically and after eating a meal it's lower than prediabetic. My belly fat is also leaner (I was 400 lbs, so it's not gone yet lol) and my face has started to get leaner and less puffy. Also, my joints are working again (I seriously could barely walk). I'm not someone who fad diets or really even diets at all. I kind of always knew that sugar was killing me and I watched these videos meaning to get clean and lose weight. Now, if I want to push my diabetes into remission, I need to start putting it into practice. Don't wait until your pancreas and liver are choked with fat cells and you're diabetic and dying. Dr. Ekberg is right, and the science is there to support it.

[@AdamN-uq9fy]

Me and my wife started doing an 18-6 IF and it’s worked wonders. All we really do is just skip breakfast, eat at noon (no bread, sugar, or pasta), and eat again at 6pm that night. Then repeat. I have seen significant changes, my mental status is great, my work in the gym has improved, and my sleep has improved. All from literally skipping breakfast and no snacking on breads or sugars. The bloating that I always felt like I had in my belly had went away, so no longer feeling like a balloon. I am 6’3 and went from 233lbs to 209lbs and feel great!!! Give it a try if you are on the fence, heck even add in some freshly squeezed lemon water if you are feeling crazy!

[@canadahodl5941]

How fast did you lose the weight?

[@AdamN-uq9fy]

I was losing about 3-4lbs a week.. No Sweets!

[@AdamN-uq9fy]

I was losing about 3-4lbs a week.. No Sweets!

[@AdamN-uq9fy]

I was losing about 3-4lbs a week.. No Sweets!

[@tashidolma6154]

Can we eat rice?

[@jab11110]

I’ve forward this to numerous friends and family members that wonder how I’ve dropped 70 pounds with my new lifestyle. Intermittent fasting has extended my life. Thank you Doc Ekberg 😊

[@surinderkaul3697]

Enjoying intermittent fasting for the last four weeks or so. It was easy to cut down from three meals a day to two, which has made all the difference. In my adult life this is the first time that my BMI has dipped below 25. The feeling is great, full of a sense of achievement. I am thrilled about it.

[@MoniezTable]

Such a wealth of information! I'm so grateful! I'm on day 5 of a water fast. I used intermittent fasting to transition from full-day eating to full-day fasting.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Moniez Table for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner]

I've been on the 18 hour daily intermittent fast along with the food type recommendations which include food grown in my gardens, foraging, hunting, and fishing. Exercising while gathering nutrient dense food! There is no going back only because I now know I don't need to eat three meals a day all because of this information. This lifestyle feels normal and natural is my experience. I have more sustaining energy at sixty than I ever did.

[@drekberg]

Thank You Rick Larson. Congratulations again and again and... 😄

[@RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner]

@@drekberg Thank you. Congratulations to you to looking as healthy as ever. :-) Thanks for taking the time to learn what humans really are and then teaching us what you've learned on this series of videos...

[@adamschroeder2545]

Sten, thank you so much! I’m finding it hard to come up with words to describe to you exactly what I like about your video lectures without getting emotional, but I just want to say that I love them! I’ve watched as many as I can. I don’t even know how many more I have to watch, but I want to watch all of them… The most interesting thing to me is the intermittent fasting stuff, because I’ve been wanting to try it for such a long time, and it’s been very hard for me. But watching this video and the one about mistakes with intermittent fasting have been very very helpful for me today with breaking down the wall of mystery behind how to do it, and how to slowly integrate it into your life. I think what was holding me back was thinking that if I couldn’t do it all, that I couldn’t do any of it. I’ve done really well with a 16:8 hour fasting:eating schedule, but I haven’t seen any results. Now I know I have to go down to 1 meal/day or a whole day or two of fasting. I’m feeling good about it! Thank you so much!

[@nealtrecartin8788]

Thanks!

[@MaiXoxo3]

It was hard at first but after losing 10lbs, my body felt so much more lighter. I feel sooo good! I don't feel as hungry anymore. I've been avoiding carbs, sugar, oil. Just been eating salad and grilled chicken drumsticks once a day usually around 6pm. Dessert is just fruits which I sometime make into a fruit salad topping with greek yogurt its sooo satisfying. I don't think I want to go back to that unhealthy life style. It was starting to be difficult for me to walk and I felt exhausted. That's when I decide that I need to lose weight and take better care of my body. It is sooo worth it and pretty affordable :)

[@NeverAStraightAnswer]

August 5th I thought I was in decent shape but turned out I was a chubby 231 lbs. I didn’t like the pictures of me that day and I was sick of looking that way. After tons of research from various sources, but lots of learning from Dr. Ekberg I’m happy to report I lost 73 lbs and I’m currently 158 lbs between fasting and exercising. I went from a size 40 waist to a 32, I have some muscle definition and I feel great. Thank you so much. I joined a gym for the first time in my life to try and move into the next stage of eliminating the small spare tire left around my lower belly abs build even more muscle. I exceeded my goal weight and never thought I’d get there. I goto the gym tonight for an orientation and to develop a plan specific to me. Thank you again for helping me achieve something I thought was impossible merely a few months ago!

[@questfortruth665]

I've been doing keto and IF for about four years now and everything Dr. Ekberg says is golden. Basically, I just checked out this video to see if there's anything I've missed or any new knowledge about IF. Nope! It's just as easy as he says! I eat at noon and around 5:00 pm. NO SNACKS!

[@ronhenchell]

Thanks!

[@drekberg]

Thank You @ronhenchell so much for showing your appreciation and supporting the channel, and for helping me get the message of health out to the world. 🙏 🏆 😄

[@MrsDMG2024]

I started IF 10/4/21 and I love it! I’ve dropped13 pounds so far.

[@RobandSijay]

🤣 I thought that was your ratio for fasting until I realized it was the date lol I was really trying to understand how you got more hours and where can I get some. lol congrats

[@willlowbridge350]

Fasting is working for me. Omd has given a 7lbs loss over about 10 days. My IR is not yet reversed, as I have visceral fat to melt away first. However by not consuming all day my blood sugars are all normal, checked progressively over the day with no metformin taken. Just 7lbs has made my clothes fit better. The time I used to spend preparing snacks and my other meals + the sluggishness felt post meal added up to hours of distractions and wasted time. Mental focus and energy are all greatly improved. My water intake is a little low but I am addressing this. Hot water,lemon juice a slice. With some ACV and a pinch of cayenne pepper is a daily must i know like alot. Thanks for the encouragement and knowledge tools. Got some way to go but I want this for myself better health, mental wellness and more energy to live my life. Thank you Dr E. Cheers Will

[@ricardohekimian]

You inspire me and make me wiser with my health, thank you so much! In 4months my life changed i was diagnosed as obesed 1 and after losing 50 pounds i am now overweight but i am happy i learned how to keep losing weight just by very low carbs , exercise, and 16 hours fasting every day. I only eat twice a day . You are good at explaining with clarity and by learning we can utilize that wisdom into our lives. Thank you again and i will keep watching you.

[@sheilaforde836]

I love IF. Like you say, it's so liberating. There are so many benefits to living an IF lifestyle. Not just a time saver, but a money saver. And because you eat less, you can, if you choose to, spend the same or less on real high quality food. I've been doing it for nearly 3 years and there's no going back for me. Thank you for all you do Dr Ekberg. Bless you.

[@youknowgoodcooking8854]

Yes I like

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

I've been following you now for about 2 months. I've went from 240 to 215 doing OMAD and stopped eating bread and sugar. I feel much healthier. No more chest pains, headaches or dizziness.

[@AxelFoley-sb5re]

“It’s only hunger” I love that! It’s very true.

[@Cocora22]

I really think your closing remarks are really on point, at least for me. I'm now at 1 year 7 months since I stopped eating sugar and refined carbs. I try to get my body into ketosis frequently. I also try to eat a high fat diet, but sometimes it's difficult to eat enough fat to stay in constant Ketosis. i only eat 2 meals a day but generally in a 4 hour period. I started at 140 pounds, went down to 113, but now at a very steady 118 to 120. I try a 36 to 42 hour fast about once a month. I love the way you explain things because you are methodical, you don't hurry through AND you make lists that are specific so it facilitates remembering what you said.

[@darren7422]

Yeah, this is crazy. Crazy how well it works! Thank you for what you are doing. Cut back carbs first, within a couple of days, felt fantastic, no longer need three or more cups of coffee and nap to get through the day. Went on to intermittent fasting, 24 hours day one, then on to 18:6, trying to keep carbs low. Lost 10lbs in a week. Plateaued for a few weeks, largely due to traveling for work and finding it more difficult to avoid carbs. Didn't gain though, and dropped another 4 lbs in the last week. I have been amazed how quick and easy it has been to be on an 18:6 fasting/feeding schedule, and how much better I feel when I stay on plan. Biggest challenge is trying to convince others that this works!

[@boricuafrican1]

i mean...anything works if you do it right.

[@solinopedo1solinopedo313]

Thank you Dr Ekberg i came across one of your videos 6 months ago. i have seen all and i start keto lifestyle with intermediate fasting as a result i have give away ( not lost i don't want to find them ever) 12 kilos and thank God i just get away and didn't become diabetic. I wa 84 and now i am 72. I found i have more energy than before.I walk twice a day with my dog. total about 20.000 steps. I still need another 7 kilos but i will continue strong. Thank you again for the details you explained.

[@MrEric23]

I can't thank you enough for making these videos, they resonate with me to a great extent, especially since my Hab1c test in August was 44 (pre-diabetic in the UK). Thanks to them, since November I've been intermittently fasting (18:6) daily and including two 24h-fastings per week to train my body to do better. Now, my next target is two-day fastings during this Christmas season. These efforts aim to achieve balance in my metabolism and to put me back in control, especially since I realise how unbalanced my diet has been in the last few years - especially during and after lockdown. Furthermore, daily blood-sugar home tests are encouraging, as the collected data reflects the positive impact of fasting, smaller portions and exercising. Other noticeable changes have been low inflammation in my abdomen, loss of belly fat, better sleep quality and more energy. Once again, I am deeply grateful for the honesty, depth and directness in clarifying the many myths surrounding our health habits.

[@armandorjusino]

Amazing story, wishing you the best of success on your new lifestyle.

[@carlaheredia8941]

I thank God for your videos. I’m seeing and feeling better in every way. I’m 61 years old and it’s lowered my blood pressure. My way of life is so much healthier. I am so grateful, thank you.

[@mericanignoranc3551]

I started (220lbs) fasting (eating whatever I want)12 hours a day and added an hour every month till 7 months in and I plateaued at 180lbs, went Keto (3 months atm), and I'm down to 160lbs. I went in with the mindset of a lifestyle change, went as slow as I wanted and not for the quick fix or temporary "yoyo" diet . I no longer crave sugar, bread...frequent meals etc.

[@orac229]

Are you doing any exercise?

[@drekberg]

Thank you MericanIgnoranc3 for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@vickibohler6344]

I’ve been working with Dr Ekberg most of this year and I’m now down to a 4 hour eating window. My worst days are when I have to meet somebody for lunch because I’m just not hungry and don’t want to rudely just drink tea. But I guess some variety may be good so I make it a 2mad day and start fresh the next day. It took me 8 months to get to 20 hours of fasting but it now feels more natural than any eating style I’ve tried. I can’t imagine ever returning to 3 meals a day 😊 Thanks Dr for all your guidance.

[@jennyjyo9517]

I've been on Keto/IF for about 8 months and have great results. Wish I started sooner. However, I've been slipping since the holidays/trips and feel really guilty about it, but honestly it's really hard to resist all the carbs and sugar and remembering how delicious they are. I was having a hard time getting back on track, but this video is exactly what I needed. Although it is repetitive of what I already know, it's like a Bible that constantly reminds me of staying healthy. Thank you Dr. Ekberg! ❤ always looking forward to your new videos every Friday morning!!

[@carlaheredia8941]

Don’t give up, you’ll start feeling so good you’ll forget about those carbs. You got this. 👍🏻

[@osamashatat]

I am currently on day 5 of fasting (only water, tea, coffee). I feel great. Attempting 6 full days. It’s taken me a few months to get to this level. It does get easier, I started with omad, 23 hour fasting, then I tried 36 hours, then 72 hours, and 90 hours, now I’m on day 5 of 6 days. I used to struggle with skipping dinner, realizing I am able to fast several days is like finding out i have a superpower.

[@gaypreator8547]

I’ve trying a similar IF protocol to over come stubborn Insulin resistance. Kicked off with 5 days then 72Fast 48 OMAD. Jury still out but I feel good and will continue for 60 days then OMAD. Good luck. Find salt and acv help in any rough patch. 👍

[@dorothycombs8465]

What is omad?

[@leannhooper6567]

One meal a day. OMAD

[@dorothycombs8465]

@@leannhooper6567 thanks

[@johnsonrojo3]

Wow this is so inspiring!

[@dudjames6841]

I’ve been on so many “diets” and gained back all that I lost and then some, but only intermittent fasting has worked for me. I’ve been on it for over 2 years and it has kept my weight off and never felt deprived.

[@lucymoran7687]

Thank you so much for the many educational information that you give us. I had varicous veins, tiroide problems, sleep disorder, social anxiety disorder, depression and my Dr kept throwing pills and pills on me. I'm so happy to say that now none of those problems I had exist any longer. Have been fasting for over a year now and feel better than ever before. Thank you so much Dr.!

[@estherstuka7965]

IF helped you get rid/reduce varicose veins!? Do tell

[@jeffhogueison1656]

This intermittent fasting is the only thing that allowed me to lower my blood sugar and lose my last 10 pounds and visceral fat from abdomen. Type 2 diabetes. Thank you so much!

[@dennis3dc]

I may not have the cleanest eating selection every day, but I’ve implemented intermittent fasting into my life about a year ago and now I live fine off of one meal a day, but I do occasionally binge. I definitely do not have a healthy relationship with food yet, but this is a journey for me

[@sliipknoot]

Occasional carb bombs is perfectly fine imo, could even be beneficial to have that metabolic flexibility.

[@dennis3dc]

@@sliipknoot I have actually started clean fasting 6 days ago. What I was doing prior wasn’t working, I was nearly 200 pounds at 5’8” (male, 23). Now I’m at 188, it’s been about a year since I’ve been at this weight, but my goal is 165. Haven’t been that weight since I was 12 :(

[@sliipknoot]

@@dennis3dc IF is the best way to keep your weight in check without a doubt. If you can keep that habit of at least 18 hour fast everyday, it's a win. I've been practicing fasting for 3 years now, and the struggle today forme is to gain weight rather than losing it - that's the position you want to be in :).

[@Ourlittlefunnyfarm]

I have been truly amazed. I started this journey with a Daniel Fast. Eliminating processed foods, meat, sugar, bad fats, and caffeine- (but not restricting times or amount I was eating). I did this in two separate fasts in late August through September- the first time was 7 days then I took a weekend off, then I did it for 21 days. In the beginning I felt terrible. Headaches, body aches, rashes. But by the end of the 2nd fast I started to explore intermittent fasting. It was much easier once I had already eliminated all the junk. I now eat much the same way (except I now also allow caffeine and meat) and have lost from 219 to 185 in less than 3 months. I have struggled with my weight my entire adult life and never knew it could be so simple. I fell for “eating every two hours to control your hunger” approach, replacing favorite (processed) snacks with even more highly processed, lower fat, lower calorie versions, restricting calories, exercising 1-2 hours a day and always ended losing weight but regaining it. I will never go back again. My life and attitude have completely changed. Thank you for your informative videos. So very helpful.

[@mirilikolar]

I’ve been doing intermittent fasting since jun 2020, so far thats 470 days and i have 7760 fasting hours. I’ve never felt better.

[@milliefeliciano5703]

Loved it. I'm 70 yrs old in 6 more days and practice this Intermittent diet. Great also for maintaining your weight, if you are not overweight, or you can lose weight too. Till now all my lab work has been very normal. Your body gets issued too in case you get headaches or nausea, too hungry until you get to eat. It's bearable. I do the 16/8 but I stop eating at 7 instead of 8, two meals, one snack in between.

[@mloicano]

I wish I could hit the thumbs up several thousand times. It'd be the least I could do to show Dr. Ekberg my appreciation for his videos 👍 👍 👍 🙏.

[@tindepapp]

I am eating twice a day. 13 h and 17 h. Sometimes just one meal. And I feel absolutely fine. I am watching my eating and working out about 2 years. I feel light, I feel young again. Sometimes I think why I didn't started earlier. It seams, that we must do ourselves the thinking. And when we expect it, you on the right road

[@TrashCats]

I've been on IF for months and am currently on my way to OMAD now, you're right when you said there is no going back once you started fasting. I recently went on a vacation and the hotel comes with international buffet that I haven't had for ages so I went all in and had all the bread and dessert that's available for 2 days. When I came back from my trip I was feeling so sick with terrible migraine and the doctor said I am experiencing a "sugar hangover", which I never know such a thing exist until now. With that I swear to myself I will never treat my body this way anymore

[@VeraLucia-qs1jp]

O que é OMAD é o jejum?

[@AnitasLoveify]

@@VeraLucia-qs1jp one meal a day!

[@scoat234]

One thing I enjoy about your delivery is the illustrations that you use to drive home your point. They are simple and not complicated, and easy to understand. Keep up the good work, you are doing a great job.

[@RV-there-Yet]

Quite the opposite for myself while fasting, which has been a pleasant experience on so many levels. We have been eating low carb, once a day for the most part, for a couple of years. I just started doing some 3 & 5 day fasts, & I have never felt better. More energy/clarity of thought/problem solving/creativity/great mood, etc. Still working on getting better sleep, which is an ongoing trial & error process. After working long hours for so many decades, my body became conditioned to light sleep, & on avg 4-5 hrs a night. This is my current focus, & I'm not giving up because it's so important to longevity & overall health & well-being. Appreciate this channel greatly, may your efforts continue to be a blessing to so many.

[@melissal3383]

I know your comment is over a year. I, too, have sleep issues. Ive only found it at Target. It’s the Olly brand but NOT a gummy. They have a “Sleep Olly” in a pill form with no sugar. I take 1-2 and it’s been a life saver. I have an adult handicapped son who’s kinda like a vampire. Up all night. So I’m on hyper alert even at night. But I fall right to sleep with this. Sometimes he has to stand right next to me & get my attention for 15 minutes before I wake up. I think it’s helping him realize I’m not going to constantly be his night servant.😆

[@melissal3383]

I should add that by putting my last meal around 6-7pm was HUGE help. I used to eat at 10-11pm then not till 2-3 pm for first meal. Shifting my meals earlier really helped. I couldn’t do it until I did a few 48 hour fasts. I was in a serious rut. Internet has been a life saver. My weight was okay but lack of sleep & odd eating was taking mental toll

[@RV-there-Yet]

@@melissal3383 Thanks for this Melissa~ I'm so glad you shared the "Olly/Sleep Olly" I've seen the gummies, but no bueno, obviously. Didn't know about the pill form. *Love the second half of your comment too~ I worked w/ DD teens/adults for 30 yrs, so I get what you're saying, which is spot on btw. =) So happy for you, getting decent sleep is simply critical~ on every level.Samantha in AZ

[@RV-there-Yet]

@@melissal3383 It's been over 2 yrs now for us, & I still eat once or twice a day. Have shortened window btwn 3pm~ 7pm for the most part. I know people say it's best to end eating by 3pm, or 5pm at the latest, yet I'm just not hungry before then, & I've given it plenty of time to adjust. I'm good w/current schedule, but had cut back on longer fasts for a few months. Still enjoy it, but it's been good for me to keep my metabolism flexible by mixing it up now & then. *Could not agree more; the "internet has been a lifesaver"🎯Amen to that!

[@Eyerusalem_]

You have the most soothing voice ever.

[@billb5732]

18:50 Liberating: This is one of my favorite things about low carb, and it is not often mentioned. I completely forget about lunch, to the point where travel companions sometimes have to remind me to stop. :) It's fun and freeing. No more packing snacks for every little outing. I love it.

[@Marta-ow4ng]

Inspired by Dr Ekberg I started the IF . And boy!! What a change. My cravings which I had for all my life (40years) they gone almost completely. And the extra time you get in your every day life. And the feeling of freedom. Amazing. If somone told me 10 years ago Im gonna be eating once a day I would say they mad!! And Im doing it now, and I feel great.

[@wandcfirst]

In my case, intermittent fasting happened naturally as a consequence (I believe) of eating low carb. After a few months of eating low carb, I just wasn't hungry until at least midday, sometimes longer. Sometime OMAD is fine for me. Lost a lot of weight and changed my diabetes status to "pre-diabetic" from being a confirmed type2!

[@maryloucelada9454]

Thank you for this valuable info. More power

[@trashlives93]

For me, the best part about IF is how simple everything is. No need to plan lots of meals, I eat keto foods twice a day (18/6) and it feels so easy. Down from 85 kilos to 76 kilos in 3m and 1w. I'm probably upping my eating time window to 8 hours soon so I can fit another meal in more easily, hoping to maintain weight around 75 kilos. Thank you for making our lives better, I wouldn't have tried IF without your videos.

[@Forget8About8It]

We started keto 2 months ago in our 40-ties and are just stunned how well we feel. We did not start because of your influence but your information is invaluable to understand WHY it works. UCTV lectures and your channel changed our life for the better. I went down from 106 kg to 93, my wife similar. Kids eat normal, but it is not a problem for us to have a dougnut lying on the table all day long. Now I have one important question to you, I have my gallbladder removed since 15 years. I hova been told not to eat fats and have many small meals during the day. Could you address that organ "deficiency" some day? All the best from Poland

[@maxibake9323]

Me & Hubby are 20/4 with occasional OMAD days. Been no problem for over 3 Years. We moved Breakfast 1 hour closer to Lunch, then added an hour, every week, till no need for Breakfast. Being Keto aswell, did help us feel satiated in between eating too. Never felt better. Thanks for sharing this important information. Take care too everybody. ❤🙂🎅🎄

[@ra78100]

Well me and my wife do the same thing only OMAD, we feel great. Thanks to Dr Ekberg we have lost more than 30 lbs.

[@maxibake9323]

@@ra78100 Well done to you both. It's so much easier to change an eating plan, when your working together as a team. Take care of you & yours Zorro. 👍❤🙂🎅🎄

[@drekberg]

Thank you Maxi Bake for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@maxibake9323]

@@drekberg 👍🤗❤🙂🎅🎄

[@xtcchewy2483]

Is it okay if I do 8-4 eating window , I stop eating at 4pm Why skip breakfast

[@JacobARexstraw]

Doubt anyone will read this, but if you do, just go ahead and do 18:6. I did it 10 days ago and food tastes amazing, I’ve got tonnes more energy, I’ve lost 5kg and done barely no exercise. I’m gonna start walking more to increase the amount of weight loss. Do it. Worth it. Oh and it fits around my schedule of work, 2 kids and wife. Love it. Thank you for all the help Dr!

[@drekberg]

You're welcome Jacob R. My pleasure. Thanks for watching.😄

[@JacobARexstraw]

@@drekberg what a guy! Thank you

[@MomenKhaiti]

Thank you for the great video. I'm on OMAD/OMEOD and sometimes I go longer, for a few days at a time. I love fasting. Nothing helped my stubborn weight more than fasting. It's not as hard as most people think, if anything it can be fun and liberating as you mentioned. Can't recommend it highly enough.

[@drekberg]

Thank you MomenK for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Keep it up! 😄

[@evelynelouissaint6777]

Hey Dr Sten happy to see you🤗

[@simoneclarke5104]

I love this way of eating, I am no longer hungry all the time and I cannot imagine going back to 3 meals per day. My husband and I do 18/6 and eat Paleo. It is a great combination ❤️

[@alexzander2595]

Call his video 10 rules but it's actually facts. Bravo Dr. Stan Ekberg!

[@patcassidy5997]

I've been doing IF for about two months; Eating during a four hour window or OMAD. I'm really surprised how great I feel and the huge boost of energy. You are right Dr Enberg, my cravings have greatly reduced. If I eat sweets, it's more of a habit than a craving. Thanks for your excellent advise.

[@RazvanTheIceman]

Thanks for another video about intermitent fasting. If you are fat-adapted, is so easy to do intermitent fasting. I started with 2 meals - 18:6, and now 20:4, and two days on week 24h fasting. Who is carbo-adapted + have chatotic meals, can't understand how good, healthy you can feel in fat-adapted + intermitent fasting. They are like alcoholics, they feel good only in the presence of alcohol .. and to change, they need the will.

[@drekberg]

Thank You Razvan Rosca. Well said 😄

[@saintorlamb]

Let us all appreciate Dr. Ekberg's hard work by not skipping ads as much as possible. That's the least we can do for all the lifesaving lessons he gave us 😊🙏

[@Dupawpaski]

But I hate ads

[@Omniselves369]

I think the real reward for the Dr. would be to practice what he preaches and share you results

[@FMD70757]

Just get KZbin premium. No adds and the creators still get paid.

[@brendahunter9134]

And join the channel and get cool mojis

[@abcdee3102]

I didn’t know skipping adds made a difference

[@danielbernabe5233]

I'm not overweight. I do IF for the health benefits. Just removed breakfast and lowered my carbs. Dropped 12 lbs. in 2 months. 17:7 IF due to my work schedule. Waist from 32" to 30. Lost mostly fat from breast, under armpits, and waist. I find myself stronger with more endurance during hiking.