5 Reasons Why You Are Not Losing Weight When Fasting

[@ultramet]

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[@maryamaziz1227]

Exactly like me

[@philip5798]

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[@deeprollingriver5820]

I made stress reduction a major goal in my life. I changed jobs to a less stressful one, removed stressful people from my life, simplified my life, made healthy sleep a focus in my life. I’m so much more healthy and happy now.

[@user-xh8ci4cs2i]

I don’t have a. Gallbladder, , so no bile. I am fairly slender, but I have a little bit of belly fat. I am 5’9” and 130 lbs . I have been doing Keto and Intermittent fasting for about 3 weeks . I go 16 -18 hours over night . When should I expect to lose the belly fat?:(

[@BLE000]

I’ve fasting for 3 days with no weight loss. I will continue to trust the process. I have been under an immense amount of stress, so this makes sense. Thank you, Dr. Berg.

[@monaasmr2936]

How is ur weight loss journey now

[@joliecide]

Are you still not losing weight?

[@yolandavanhollstein8438]

WRONG VIDEO

[@AnnaGreen-yp8xu]

It's like some of us have stubborn bodies, I do carnivore and fasting and it always takes a little under 30 days to show weight loss. Hang in there, it will happen. Being in ketosis helps

[@AnnaGreen-yp8xu]

Plus with fasting n carnivore I have to also exercise hours a day to lose weight. It's crazy.

[@RachelSWhite]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Everyone else is talking about IF. I'm on a 30 day water fast. I halted and only lose ounces over days. I'm almost 40 and female, I guarantee it's my slow metabolism and not sleeping. Thank you Dr. Berg!

[@Tes7000]

Did you make any changes that produce results? I did the 5:2 plan, but as 4:3, for three months and got pretty much nowhere. I would usually do one true fast each week, and I would have up to the 600 calories allowed for men the other two down days. For a few weeks, I thought my problem was eating too many calories on my up days, and I really was probably eating too many calories, but when I rectified that, I still didn't lose. I was severely constipated, as I usually am when I'm trying to lose weight. I thought that might have something to do with my problems losing weight, so I added a daily dose of Miralax, but even that barely worked. I recently started on Farxiga, so I increased my water intake. In addition to more frequent urination, I noticed that my constipation started to improve. I rarely feel thirsty when I am fasting, but I am now seriously wondering if I just wasn't consuming enough water. This video makes total sense about constipation and the log jam in the liver.

[@saraf9081]

Sounds unhealthy

[@TiMalice2009]

Dr. Berg is so prolific, and I am here for it.

[@shantanuchikara7342]

Longest I fast was 72 hours ,with lemon and electrolytes only . Its feels amazing . But I also tried eating carbs and sugar after that and it does not feel good.

[@exploringlife8404]

Shantanu Chikara my longest fast was 2.5 day 0 hunger just did it as a experiment

[@manny7886]

I never did longer than 20 hrs fasting but I've been doing 16 to 18 hours fasting almost daily since I was around 18 y.o. (I'm now 56 y.o.)

[@shantanuchikara7342]

@@manny7886 you can try 72 hours but you will have to take electrolytes and lemon water with it every 12 hours to keep going without hunger. I tried 72 hours without lemon and electrolytes and I failed @ 42nd hour . But with electrolytes i managed to hit 72 hour mark .

[@danielparker8189]

I fasted for a week once but then I escaped 😬 jk

[@2chikas]

@@shantanuchikara7342 what is this electrolytes

[@Dreadshoop]

Fantastic info! Thank you! I fasted for 17 days once and the first 10 days I lost zero lbs! I was like how is that even possible?! This makes sense. I have taken care of the sleep issue, mostly, now to combat the other ones!

[@sc76399]

I think this is my issue I'm not able to sleep well I've tried in bed and got a futon for the floor and still have headache every morning

[@Tes7000]

Did you make any changes that made a difference? I have been fasting 3 days per week for about three months and seeing no results. I have also been experiencing severe constipation, as I usually do when I'm trying to lose weight. I recently started on Farxiga, so I increased my water intake, which started helping with the constipation. I decided to take a week off from the alternate-day fasting, but I know one thing I will have to do when I resume is to keep my water intake up. This video makes so much sense.

[@usbigdaddy]

Imagine when Jesus said when you fast that he was not only thinking about starving the flesh and earthly desires, but how it would also strengthen the body to endure.

[@smartnaturals3988]

Love this! I also had the same epiphany regarding fasting. It has both physical and spiritual benefits! Jesus really knows best man! 🙌🏾

[@rmdc93]

Far here from the Philippines 🇵🇭 can't go a day without Dr. Berg informative video, plus I love Dr. Berg with her wife Karen on keto recipes 😍

[@brklyn2922]

If the person is constipated, they may be dehydrated. Need to drink more water and add more vegetables to their diet.

[@brklyn2922]

@CJ DUNROVIN That is fine. You are still drinking water to stay hydrated.

[@thegiantratthatmakesalloft9415]

@CJ DUNROVIN for me, i only drink until it stops becoming tasty (water is tasty when youre thirsty). Sometimes you think you dont need water, but you actually need it.

[@danielparker8189]

I was in the ER last weekend and the doctor asked who my primary doctor was and I said DR BERG 😬

[@MJWife07]

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[@ritaemenike6059]

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[@ritaemenike6059]

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[@unspokenbutterfly-1972]

I tell them @drkenberry

[@jamimelendez1779]

😅😂

[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

Thank you for this. My stress and lack of sleep is through the roof. I am working 7 days a week and during my overnight job days I can't get more than 3:50 min of sleep. Tracking with the fitbit. Took melatonin and it puts me to sleep but doesn't keep me asleep. Thank you for the recommendations. I appreciate this video. Have a great day!

[@Julia-en9xq]

Try a timed-released melatonin- it has helped me.

[@mryam.eaa13]

I hope that everything gets better for you. I support you!! 🤎

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[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

Daisy Isawhore thank you. I didn’t know they have that. Will try it.

[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

Maryam Malalla Thank you ❤️

[@zakaria87100]

i started fasting for 2 weeks, but muslim sunnah fasting, basicly dry fasting mondays and thursdays, i already lose 2.5 kilos, and not water weight loss, i was very hydrated the time i weighed, but bros, you cant break fast with a huge meal, lowering carbs helps.

[@arts3312]

How did u break the fast please

[@paragonveteran8992]

Good info as usual. Most of the comments revolve around “I fasted for X days and then looked at the scale....”. That is the problem, stop looking at a scale. I’ve been doing this for awhile and I have NEVER looked at a scale. I go by how I feel and how my clothes fit. That’s all the motivation I need.

[@SusanSlattery]

I used to weigh myself every morning. I found if I ate salmon and asparagus I would lose two pounds the next day. Well. I stopped weighing myself about 7 years ago, and started stepping on my doctor's scales backwards and making them swear not to tell me the number. Menopause. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Yay, for one such as me, an exercise lunatic and food nazi. Yay, my immune system is KILLING MY THYROID GLAND, oh yeah, the seat of my metabolism. I used to be like a hummingbird. Now I'm like a hibernating bear. I am glad that most of my clothes still fit... the clothes I bought LAST YEAR. I will say it for the 7 millionth time. It sucks to be a girl.

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

I seem to need that scale to tell me i am doing a good job or i won’t believe anyone else. But your right i don’t seem to be doing a good job so this may be a problem.

[@paragonveteran8992]

Just remember: motivation leads to results, results lead to addiction, and addiction leads to motivation. Forget the scale, once you notice your first result (for me it was when the better-half point out that I had more definition in my chest) you become addicted to getting more.

[@melaniabarthly4477]

Paragon Veteran wooo so cool going do the same

[@G.DD3SS]

Looking at the scale was my motivation through my recent water fast. Seeing the weight drop daily kept me going because it was painful and rough.

[@MTTopZ]

Today is my first day of Keto and Intermittent fasting. Before starting this I almost watched all of your videos 😀

[@annabelles1622]

And how are you doing now 11 months down the line? Hope you are doing ok.

[@Verbs2007]

You can throw in Candida as well, that fungus can cause huge hormonal imbalances which as a result can and often does prevent weight loss even when following the correct Keto protocols.

[@Cat39391]

If you take apple cider vinegar it will kill the overgrowth yeast issues...pill form better as to bypass the teeth... the ACV has potassium in conjunction in the Webber brand ....if you can't absorb mineral from digestion your food...The body can't fight ..things like overgrowth or even digesting your food AVC is so so important....it is lowering blood sugar numbers ...which most diabetics suffer from ...read the literature ....it has worked for me!

[@ceilconstante7813]

Deep Lymphatic massage. Good luck finding someone who completely understand and has the hands on skills.

[@anitawalden5423]

Thank u so much Dr. This video is right on time. I have been fasting over 20 hrs everyday, omad, sugar free, healthy eating only and still having a hard time losing as much as I would like.Please help😔

[@marynguyen6417]

Thanks Dr. Berg! I did my 3rd long fast for 10 days just two months ago. I lost 3kg over the first 7 days but from day 8 to day 10, my weight didn't move a single gram! As soon as I resumed my eating, just 4 days after ending the 10 day fast, all of my weights ( 3kgs) came back! I am so devastated!

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

I have the same problem i am yo-yoing back and forth as i can’t seem to sustain this intermittent fasting. Maybe smaller changes .

[@marynguyen6417]

@@rosyapplekitchen635 I do intermitten fasting plus keto daily, these long fasts I do every 4 months. In term if weight loss, I don't achieve must, any weight drop I gain right back despite my 18 hour daily fast and keto!

[@rowenatraxler4184]

The same thing happened to me several times. The first time I did a 24-hour fast I was so disappointed because no weight came off in that time. But in the next day or two I lost 5 lb. It just takes a while for your body to adjust and figure out what the heck you're trying to do to it and move some stuff around lol

[@Francisco-Danconia]

This is so sad and discouraging. My mom has had the same problem. After losing a ton of weight, she plateaued for a very long time. No eating at all for several days and no weight loss. It is baffling

[@emmieroark9769]

Thanks for the info! Dr. Berg, please do a video on liver, gallbladder and colon cleanses! What’s your stance on these? If you do them, what’s your recommendations?

[@shantanuchikara7342]

There is already a video on liver cleanse for sure by Dr berg . Dont know about other two

[@emmieroark9769]

Shantanu Chikara thanks Shantanu! What’s it called? When I searched it , nothing came up.

[@andilesokhela6950]

Thanks DR Berg I lost weight in just 2 months went from size 34 to size 26 thank you so much you changed my life

[@bellamoqekwa2650]

Hey Andile where did you get the Bile Salts in SA?

[@andilesokhela6950]

@@bellamoqekwa2650 bile salt I don’t know dear I used the pink salt forgot what the name of it

[@celineferdinand6944]

I've been fasting for 5 days now, and I have not lost any weight. I've been drinking that snake juice, water and coffee. I guess I need to "give it more time." It was depressing getting on my scale today and not seeing any weight loss. But I feel a little lighter than before the fast started. I'll go 2 more days to make it a week, and check my weight again.

[@esi22]

What happened? Please give us an update

[@Noora000]

​@@esi22he dead

[@lostsoulsco]

Update?

[@lol-yo8ho]

Hey Dr Berg, can you make a video on increasing metabolism rate during intermitted fasting.

[@johnnyblaze2257]

Yes, it’s Called Cocaine!

[@chrisa6845]

Lift weights around your meal time, increasing muscle mas will increase metabolic rate

[@drkoko9604]

I'd say fasting works but I'd do some excerse after I wake up to deplete the glycogen , get your energy going, then fast until the next day, I do that once a week. I'm 45 and extremely lean !!

[@sierrhacarter7279]

This video was right on time !! I fasted for 3 days and didn't lose anything !! Thanks

[@rowenatraxler4184]

Maybe you didn't lose any weight but did you lose inches? How did you feel? did you notice any shifts in your body as far as the way your clothes fit? Those are also ways of knowing that what you're doing is working it just takes a while for your body to adjust and for you to see that adjustment. Stick with it. It seems like nothing's happening but it really is down to the cellular level.

[@kylefer]

I stopped losing weight once while doing a 15 day fast, took 3 days before I started losing it again. I know not all fat loss is scalebound but, the way I saw it, I was giving my body no other choice than to burn fat, so I told myself not to be discouraged and to keep at it.

[@user-uq1nm3iv8i]

I did a 30 day fast and went through the same thing

[@bianca9753]

Rita Newell How did you do such a long fast? What do you put in your water? I start getting low magnesium/potassium symptoms after 5 days of fasting, so I cant go longer .

[@kylefer]

@@bianca9753 I took a potassium, magnesium and sodium tab daily and a multi vitamin, including a B vitamin complex :) if you feel ill, stop fasting :) hope that helps

[@shantanuchikara7342]

15 day ??? Damn ! I did 72 hours and I was going crazy 🤪 . 15 days will surely put you in deep ketosis for sure .

[@rowenatraxler4184]

You had the right attitude. We can't always see everything that is going on down to a cellular level but know that your body is working very hard. And you have to give it time to adjust. Don't give up just stick with it. I have been following Dr Berg. Along with a few others for a year and a half and I've lost 80 lb on keto. You can too just be patient with yourself.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Benefits of eating healthy?👍👍 Weight loss. Reduced cancer risk. Diabetes management. Heart health and stroke prevention. The health of the next generation. Strong bones and teeth. Better mood. Improved memory.

[@waters129]

*healthily

[@rainbowpandasays8851]

Dr. Berg - I cheated on Myself, I feel terrible. I’ve gained 10 lbs these past 2 months. I just weighed myself today. I’m going to continue my lifestyle of low carb and fasting. I felt so good while living the way I did healthily. I can’t continue this crazy food eating. I feel so unhealthy and gassy. I’m glad you’re here for me with your videos.

[@D71219ONE]

I gained 30lbs in 3 months. 😞 I’ve gotten 15lbs of it off so far.

[@moralsco]

Hello Dr. Berg love all your videos, very informative for someone like me that’s always been curious about Intermittent and prolonged fasting. Currently finishing up day 6 of a liquid fast of water, black coffee, and teas. Feeling great with the end of the first week and thinking of taking into another week. Thank you for all the useful information you share on your videos!

[@RaviKumar-qi3bw]

U did amazing

[@hanwachtel]

I've fairly recently decided on following a keto/Mediterranean diet with Fasting. I'm in my second extended fast (at 60 hours now), though I'm showing zero weight loss. Watching this video has given me some pointers that may apply and hopefully help (Bile salts, sleep, slow metabolism, patience). I will continue the fast for another day (or two) and see how we go. Thank you, Dr Berg.

[@user-br3sw4tm2c]

and?

[@hanwachtel]

@@user-br3sw4tm2c I've found that there are various things to try should one arrive on a plateau with weight loss. Some very good suggestions (as ever) from Dr Berg. Last time I was on a plateau, it was ACV that was the answer to weight loss resuming.

[@kathyp4682]

I love how you explain everything.. you honestly are the best and I’m so glad I found your channel ☺️

[@swikritirai4419]

He’s such an expert with vast knowledge of physiology and science. I watch all his videos. I am on intermittent fasting. It’s been two weeks but only 1 kg drop in weight. I eat two times lunch and dinner strictly within the time 11 to 7. I have reduced rice which is our main meal. I don’t take rice in dinner. Just worried about weight. Will continue fasting though.

[@ketoneedoh1844]

I just love you dr berg , I was having knee pain n I watched one of your videos where you treat it by massaging the other top part of the opposite leg. My knee pain was gone within a week.

[@siafaau7565]

What! I am also suffering from knee pain and that's news to me thanks

[@sarahsalama6149]

Thank you for the info. Please make videos on IF but without keto. I find keto very limiting as i don't eat red meat and fish resources aren't always affordable. So if possible give food options for plant based diets that can still work with IF and Thyroid issues.

[@damilolaliz0]

For those with Adrenal body type, which is also my body type I tried intermittent fasting I went from 16/8 to 20/4 to Omad and my belly fat or the weight didn’t come off because 1 I wasn’t eating enough calories and also I was too full to fit all the calories I need in a short open window 2. Adrenal body type is all about stress and when the adrenal is not functioning well intermittent fasting is adding more stress to it hence why no weight loss 3. The only way to lose the weight and the belly fat is eating 3 times a day and exercising, not more than one hour remember too much exercise is also stress. You don’t need to do low carb or keto because with adrenal the issue is not the carb you need it just make sure you are in a caloric deficit each day. I found out after a year of fasting with no results

[@sweetpeace5]

Interesting. Makes sense. How did you determine you were “adrenal body type”?

[@damilolaliz0]

sweetpeace5 for females your more busty, you gain most of your weight on ur midsection (belly) ur arms and legs are not fat, some might have a big lower belly fat hanging, also broad shoulders

[@maryjanefominyen7070]

@@damilolaliz0 my body type is confusing because i am busty, but my shoulders are not very wide, midsection(belly)fat, no bottucks, but fat thighs and legs. Can you figure it out?

[@damilolaliz0]

Mary Jane Fominyen no all adrenals have big buttocks I didn’t but I when I started to do workout for my glutes my buttocks became more pronounced you are adrenal u need more protein in every meal that’s why the buttocks is flat and do lower body workout too, it will help the buttocks

[@damilolaliz0]

Mary Jane Fominyen if you have big calves and thighs then you could be pear shape

[@NutritionwithAqsa]

Being myself a nutritionist, this is such useful information. Thank you.

[@kiacedillo7067]

Finally! I tell people I could go 7 days without eating and not lose a pound, and they tell me I'm lying. Damn. I'm doing everything wrong. I either don't sleep for 2-3 days or sleep 16 hrs a day, bile movement once or 2x a month, always stressed.😖😪 where the heck do I start.

[@anitawalden5423]

I feel your pain😔. I fast 23-29hrs, OMAD, count carbs, calories, protein and fat intake. Dont eat or drink anything that contains sugar. And im still not losing weight. I dont sleep much so Im guessing thats the problem. Idk.

[@nicolas12730]

For the bowel movement I take once in a while some laxatives to help ...for me, it works

[@daringgreatly8473]

I did 72 hours water fast last week. A 42 hr fast previously. Plus a 24hr fast this week. Including IF daily for a long time. I literally gained a pound! 😭😩 I feel hopeless when it comes to weight loss. I work out and eat healthy! I do feel swollen but idk what to do about it.

[@noahahmed8247]

Me too. I lost a great deal of weight and regained some. Trying to lose it again. Idk what to do

[@VSen-Garden]

Same here. Over that I have hypothyroidism. It just makes me weaker and weaker. And when you've a kid and work to do. It just make everything worst. Even during fasting i got infection like mentioned here. Constipation. I didn't know until I got seriously ill. And blood report showed low calcium and too much uric acid in urine. I am just stuck. And desperation and stress to loose weight makes everything more worst.

[@seekingdiscomfort]

I've been fasting for 7 days now and have only lost 2kg... haven't lost anything in the last 3 days. I've been a bit stressed, so my question is... Should I continue fasting or stop and try again when the stress levels come down? At some point the weight is going to have to come off, stressed or not I guess. Surely I couldn't have that much cortisol in my system that I'll never have to eat again :)

[@flighter7713]

I had the same issue, I wasn't consuming enough protein. Your body needs enough food to go through the next fast.

[@hawapowax]

I'm on day 17 hit a plateau these past few days gonna keep pushing through.

[@MichelleLevasseur]

Unfortunately I find myself in this category. I am a menopausal 53 year old woman and I have been OMAD for years but not always eating appropriately, I home cook so there are plenty of good meals but in the last few years as an empty nester, restaurants are called upon more than before (once or twice a week). For the last 7 or 8 months I have been much stricter with what I eat - growing micro greens now - and take about 11 supplements a day so I was prepared for this fast. I don't own a scale but I did take my measurements and am using a shirt I use to wear as a gauge. I am on day six and there have been no results. I do lemon/salt water in the morning along with a few supplements and then just water the rest of the time. I am averaging 2.5 litres and occasionally have a cup of coffee with monk fruit. My hunger pangs are minimal with no cravings. Other than a pounding heart that I resolved by adding more sodium, things have felt quite normal. I have never had a slow metabolism nor am I experiencing constipation. I have relatively low stress and get about 6 hours of sleep a night. I am at a loss here. 20 years ago I was able to lose 67lbs on the low carb diet without fasting.... What can I do here?

[@anneoneill694]

A video for folks without a gallbladder. Some reference it, but specifically without and the pitfalls to watch out for. Thank you

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

I was wondering why i seem to be the only person not having much luck with this keto stuff. Perfect timing, in my case it must be the constipation.

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

CJ DUNROVIN my mum said the same thing she fasted for a month and gained a few kilos at the end of it because the hunger made her have huge dinners. I find what seems to work for me is not eating after 6/7pm and that way i can have some breakfast the next day and i feel more productive in my work as im not always hungry.

[@maryjanefominyen7070]

@CJ DUNROVIN please what is an example of 20grams of carbs

[@Tes7000]

@@rosyapplekitchen635 I have been having difficulty losing weight while doing a modified fast 3 days per week, and after watching this video, it is obvious that constipation has been at least one major factor. I recently went on farxiga, so I increase my water intake. That has made me urinate more, but it is also started helping with the constipation. I decided to take a week off from the fasting, but when I start back, I'm going to see if my increased water intake is going to make a difference.

[@gramd2330]

You are describing someone who is hypothyroid- fasting is known to increase stress hormones, and when that happens, metabolism is increasingly surpressed. I had been on the fasting bandwagon on and off for 5 years, and although initially list weight with fasting, it all came back and then some, especially with a vengeance when I was practicing OMAD. I am hypothyroid due to autoimmune hashimoto's thyroiditis. I do not recommend fasting for the majority of people who struggle with hypothyroidism long term, as it will damage your metabolism even further.

[@brendamoore1190]

Keep in mind: Every person is unique in their body chemistry and body issues. OMAD might not be right for you but is right for another individual with similar body issues.

[@chrisw.5823]

I have lost 12 pounds in 7 days on a water fast. I didnt lose much within the first 2 days but it got into high drive after. However, I cannot sleep. I toss and turn all night and probably get about 2 hours of sleep before I have to get up. Funny thing is I dont feel tired when I get up. Weird.

[@No_Frills_Carnivore]

Thank you Dr berg. You're a nugget of gold - and I say gold, because it's worth more than anything. Including diamonds.

[@shazanakhan9807]

30 days completed on the 18-6 fast, only lost 1.5kg. Im 68kg and my target is 50kg. This is kind of disappointing, but lost 2.5" of my waist. Staying positive and will do another month, this time 20-4.

[@marijatrajkovic3320]

I lost 16kgs in 2 months by intermittent fasting and low calorie diet. Im so happy and looking much better .

[@jasrajgaming7190]

Can u plz tell me ur diet ?

[@marinabanovic3168]

Congratulations

[@jackgonjishke]

Keep it up! I'm almost 4 months and near 30 kg. Good job

[@malvinasarjveladze9824]

Pourya is it safe to lose 30 kg in 4 months?

[@jackgonjishke]

@@malvinasarjveladze9824 I'm perfectly fine now. I have enough energy to work out everyday. My window is 6 hours eating and 18 hours fasting. I do take my vitamins and don't have any hair loss or stomach problems. At the end you might be right about this short amount of time, but I don't really feel it with IF. To me it's just a natural change and we're in a serious condition as covid is a big problem especially for obese people. I got it 7 months ago and it hit me hard. I don't have any underlying health issues but they said I had high BMI and that was the reason. So I think IF helps me to reach my ideal weight as fast as possible.

[@fnub]

When my mom was pregnant with my younger sister, she ate relatively healthy. When my mom was pregnant with me, she ate all the bad foods you can think of. My sister is thin with a regular metabolism. I've been obese all my life. I exercised like crazy always trying to battle the bulge. So ladies, if you're going to have children, your kids will be a byproduct of what you consume. I am living proof. Keto has given me my health back but it is easy for me to plateau even on OMAD. Because I have this wonderful metabolism I've been given! So I'm trying something new - OMEOD - One Meal Every Other Day. I've completed two cycles of eat one day fast the next. 15 days is my longest fast and I find this OMEOD thing quite easy to stick to. Fingers crossed!

[@Kumulmeskis]

My mother ate cakes and overly sweet coffees regularly while expecting me, she said she could not resist, I was born big and have weight issues all my life, while my younger siblings don’t.

[@youarestronger]

It's not usually called OMEOD...it is usually referred to as Alternate Day Fasting. Eat one day then either 16:8 or 24:1 the next hot yes it is one of the few things that work for long term obesity

[@MelanatedGoddess2]

Thank you. As a gluten free vegan OTR trucker starting IF this is helpful. Could you create a IF playlist because it's do much convenient to follow rather than scrolling through years of posted videos?

[@Hogster202]

I did a 48 hour fast last week and my first meal was calf liver and onions. Lost 3 pounds.

[@Techno.Belgium]

I find liver a delicate thing to prepare. I just buy pâté at my local butcher for my weekly liver meal. Can highly recommend!

[@Christymerferd]

@Hog Farmer Did any of the 3 pounds you lost come back a few days later? I fasted for 70 hours and lost 4 pounds right away, but 3.5 pounds came back just 4 days later, while continuing to eat keto. 😖

[@mayouchben775]

It's called water weight ..u have to fast for longer time to lose fat and muscle

[@carolegyptienne]

Thanks dr Berg. Your videos keeps motivated and trying always. 🙏🏼🥰

[@modestferala1488]

I’m an endomorph, even breathing renders me fat😂 Also always constipated

[@nunyoubusyness6345]

🐴hang in there 🌷

[@modestferala1488]

Nunyou Busyness thanks busy bee

[@modestferala1488]

Op Hs no worries I didn’t take him seriously I also tried everything on earth being it diets or foods to help with this but to no avail. So i’m not expecting to receive a valuable comment TBH

[@SusanSlattery]

I was lucky to be born a mesomorph. Now in menopause with Hashimoto's disease, I've put on at least 50 pounds, but no one can see it. And by "no one" I mean spouse.

[@1XMuleX1]

Please try and get lots of fiber. I suffered from constipation for years because of medication. Also being constipated like that for years on end will just shoot you"re chances of getting anal cancer sky high. Popcorn / Beans / Oatmeal / Nuts / Greens. Also maybe try a fiber supplement if you are having a hard time reaching a healthy daily intake of fiber.

[@nitacruise9993]

I'm one of these people that used to eat 1 male A-day and was overweight. Never could understand why I was so overweight by only eating one male A-day. But there you have it. My metabolism was slow. I learned this from this doctor. I lost 35 pounds it took me 9 months. I weigh 193. I'm at a standstill. I don't fast to lose weight at this point. I am fasting For the benefit of the health reason. If I lose weight so be it. It's a long road ahead. I didn't get the size I am overnight. I made bad choices my whole life. Just like we all did. I'm not giving up. And maybe one day I will be the size I want to be. And this doctor is straight up awesome.! Thank you for teaching us so much🥰

[@Drberg]

Hello Nita. Thank you for your kind words. If you like to share your keto/ success story on Dr. Berg's website in the future, you may upload it here: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story -Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@porchechimutu2245]

I am on the 64th hour of my 72hr water fast.no weightloss.really needed this. Just before my fast i ate cake.

[@kayah1804]

37 y old female, after 5 natural labours, stressed , sleeping well, actually feel tired even when sleeping more than should, 6, 8 or even 10 h doesnt help, same high level of tiredness. With water fasting as long as 12 days loosing not even 2kg. Gaining emmediately after fast finishes. Currently not on keto but even before while being on keto for 4 months lost only a few kg. Note. Im 158cm and 57kg , so not overweight but def too much. On keto I was 53 but did not fast

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

I am happy i found your channel because you helped cure my acne which means i can stay off the contraceptive pill and the ones which help acne seem to be the ones which caused me a lot of weight gain.

[@NancyTroutman]

Please do a video on what to do when you have reached your target weight and do not wish to lose more weight. And your A1C's are now normal. So you have achieved all your goals, how to you maintain those achievements. All your videos are for those trying to lose weight or lower their A1c.

[@DJRenee]

Use your BMR to figure it out

[@sweetpeace5]

Yes I understand the question prob ties to esp carbs! Reintroduce or never again?

[@llazzaemoll]

yes I'm doing a prolong fasting and i'm not losing weight , ill try your advice and update, thanks Dr. berg

[@happilyweird2591]

Me too😬 barely losing any pounds on a 4 day fast

[@llazzaemoll]

@@happilyweird2591 his advice helped me alot ., try it

[@arts3312]

What helped you please

[@didilom564]

6 days in a row, l did not lose any weight on OMAD and l closed my fast with home made clean food. day 7/30 .l only lasted 2 lbs in the first 2 days. l am so frustrated but at the same time I am not giving up. if l give up , l will never have any results, but lf l. continue something good might happen. l need to loose 50 lbs to be bach to my normal weight of 120 lbs before the pandemic started. 😢 Should l do water fast?

[@ginabia4864]

Love your videos!! Question for this video... Why is the reasons different between IF and just fasting?

[@tarekalsharif4014]

any videos on how to speed up the metabolism, taking to consideration low thyroid hormone

[@jenniedarling3710]

This would be good I have hypothyroidism.

[@user-ob1wp6ps9i]

I am on day 17 of my 20 day water fast. First couple of weeks I was losing on average of 1.68 pounds per day. Now that I have lost 20 pounds my weight loss is at a crawl, like only losing .3 or .4 per day. Only water, coffee and tea. I take my minerals and vitamins. Ketones are staying around 6.8. I only have 3 more days to complete fast. I have lost about 3.5" in belly and 3" in chest. Just wondering if I am in ketone buring phase why isn't more fat being burned. Maybe my body thinks I will never eat again (LOL) so it's holding on to whatever it can? I am 60 and feel great, no dizziness, no headache...actually feel the best I have ever felt.

[@mryam.eaa13]

i lost 1.5 kg in the first week of fasting.. go me!😄

[@JournalsByLeigh]

Great info, thanks. I water fasted for 62 hours and put on weight😔

[@monaturals9315]

Yes! I was IF for 20:4 and 21:3 for 1 month straight. Also worked out 4 days a week for 1 hour and ate anywhere from 1500 to 1600 calories on a vegan diet with zero results. Literally no weight lose…so this is helpful as I have been known to have low vitamin D and Iron…

[@Tes7000]

Did you make any changes that made a difference? I have been doing modified fasting 3 days a week for about 3 months and getting nowhere. Constipation has absolutely been an issue. I recently started on Farxiga, so I increase my water intake. Interestingly enough, the constipation is starting to improve. I decided to take a week off from fasting -- wasn't much point during the Memorial Day holiday anyway -- but when I resume this week, I will see if my increased water intake makes a difference. Dr. Berg makes a whole lot of sense in this video about how constipation can stall weight loss.

[@monie6012]

@@Tes7000 Im learning that fasting for women is much different than men. when I stopped fasting during my monthly cycle or changed my eating window to 16:8 or 15:9, this helped to expedite my weight loss results. I started off fasting 20:4 and 21:3 for 2.5 months straight with no breaks in between. This aggressive approach sent my body in complete shock because I was also eating fewer calories than I actually thought. I had gotten to the point of not being hungry anymore and would sometime even go 24 hours. I also started to loose my monthly period. Once I did more research I learned that fasting during your period impacts your hormone levels and weight loss results. Dr. Mindy Pelz helped me to understand the importance of switching your eating window before and during your monthly cycle so your body does not work against you.

[@Tes7000]

@@monie6012 I'm a man, but I can definitely see how fasting could be different experiences for men and women. I think the advice to sometimes vary the eating window can be beneficial to men too.

[@fatihafofa2551]

thanks doc. me personally as a Muslim when I fast in Ramadan I lose weight easily

[@Jojojojo-ho1pl]

Thank you dc berg taking my advice like i ask before thankyou so much love you🥰🥰🥰

[@xiesalicaceae2482]

I've been doing 16/8 for 4 months and haven't lost a pound. It doesn't work for me. Can you do a video on fasting and food allergies?

[@HJ-rj6lx]

I have been workout and following helthy diet with no suger for last 3 days and it didnt show any weight loss. When I watched this I understood the reason 😢 I didnt had proper sleep cycle past 3 days. I was literally waked up in whole night and slept in the day time.😢😢😢

[@DJ-lk1db]

Dr berg i am doing intermittent fasting (one meal a day) from last one month but not losing weight but I feel fresh and energetic

[@JaspalSingh-ws9kj]

Cut all the sugar n crap amazing weight loss guaranteed

[@beriharky1238]

Dr Berg,you should have your own TV show. Truly appreciate your knowledge 🙏 🙌 💯

[@titithetoad]

Well, im 57. Been learningvstudying and doing low carb/no carb since jan. BUT weight loss very difficult. Just did 48hrs, do omad anyway, took supplements and elrctrolytes on 2nd day, severe!! Diarrhoea by morning. NO weightloss! May i lost 2 lbs!! Since then, no more! In total since feb 28lbs gone but very very hard work. Very low carb plain simple eating. One night of rum in may. Seems to ha vf e caused havoc even though low carb. AND studying for exams for new career, stressful and sedentry .. BUT cant see how i can reduce that stress /cortisol and i desperately want this weight off. Im 107 kgs ☹☹ how do i get this going ? Take glucose support, bile support, spirulina, vit d k2, a and e (no gall bladder) b complex. Thank you

[@ortega6211]

I've been doing OMAD + 36-40 hours fasting once a week for a month. I've lost around 10kg, I feel better but I have to say that my belly fat is almost the same. I guess it's a normal thing. My diet is: - Fish - Meat - Sauerkraut - Salads The only thing I've stop eating is pasta. Also I take some Magnesium and Vitamin D3.

[@lifeassaraa9967]

I’m so overwhelmed and FRUSTRATED.😭 I’m fasting for 20 hours, eating for 4. Keto, and low calorie. Less than 1,000 for the most part 😭😭😭 I’m exhausted. I’m trying so hard and nothing is working. 😭😭😭 I am STRUGGLING!

[@justkeepmoving9704]

How are you? Anything helped ?

[@lifeassaraa9967]

@@justkeepmoving9704 I got pregnant lol

[@justkeepmoving9704]

@@lifeassaraa9967 aww 🥰 congratulations 🎉🎈🎊 it’s wonderful! I’m so happy for you 🥹

[@TheCramer1991]

Losing weight != losing fat. Sometime you are losing fat and retaining water especially when you have a lot of fat on you and you can’t see any difference because you don’t have before photos.

[@wayneC7]

Dr Burg what Bile Salts do you recommend?

[@rowenatraxler4184]

His, lol..

[@wayneC7]

Didn’t even think to check if he had any 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sweetpeace5]

Someone said Ox Bile is great

[@BillColeExperience]

I am on day 31 day of a fast and stopped losing weight a week ago. Not eating a crumb, so

[@WorldPeaceandLove]

I fasted for 2 full days and post that did not eat in bulk...ate my usual 1 meal. I did not loose even 200 gms. I am now eating keto 1 meal excercising high impact 30 mins, walking 40 mins. I am not constipated, don't eat sugar. I have still not lost 100 Gms. I'm just getting depressed and starting to believe fasting is slowing my metabolism. I ate double what I eat today and remained same weight

[@EEEBA1]

I have been going through the same thing for little over 3 years. In fact I am gaining some weight. I may try 3 day fast next. I have completely stopped resistance training and cardio because I'm constantly hungry when I exercise.

[@sweetpeace5]

Dr Berg you’re the best!❤️ Please consider a video not keto. LCHF no sugar/no grains, mod protein. Some people out here😉at a good weight & exercise routinely but cutting all sugars/grains for health & reduction in inflammation (joint/muscle pain) eating only complex carbs from veggies (salad/broccoli/cauliflower) & higher healthy fats from avocado/olive oil/grassfed butter/wild salmon/wild shrimp/pasteured eggs/tempeh-rarely. Postmenopausal on HRT. I cut sugars/upped fats but at same time, added fasting 14-16 hours/2 meals. I’m waking up wet w/sweat but this is not typical hot flash stuff. I think it’s tied to either sugar reduction, fasting or both. I don’t think I’m in ketosis because although my carbs are just nuts, veggies (highest carb being carrot), occasional raspberries, kombucha, they’re still way too high to fall under the required 20g. Mine are 50-75g. Isn’t this diet/lifestyle where people head after hardcore keto? Or after you’ve lost 5-10 pounds on keto & now you want to maintain with LCHF? THANKS 🙏

[@manny7886]

This is what I want to achieve since I'm already at my weight goal; to do fasting but not to lose weight anymore.

[@TheSignOfJonah]

“”This video is everything”” listen to it and follow it!!

[@divineangelic2727]

Hi dr berg thank you this is me. All the five examples you give us me !? Your so true I'm going to pay more attention how do I get rid of constipation I'm not sleeping well waking every few hours. Stress etc

[@torpol]

I am 134 hours into what is going to be about a 180 hour fast. The first few days I lost ~1lb per day - days 4 and 5 ~0.5lbs - today (start of day 6) I have lost ZERO weight. I walked more yesterday (over 10 miles spread out thru whole day). I drank half as much fluids as well. I have two more days before I am gonna break my fast. my ketones are 5.9 and glucose is 82 - I am stuck at 10.6% body fat - I am hoping to get down to 8% - any tips? THANK YOU for all that you do!!!

[@uniformitydubliner9691]

How do you know yor ketones and body fat level?

[@torpol]

@@uniformitydubliner9691 I have a glucose/keytone meter called keto-mojo and a scale that measures body composition as well as weight made by Renpho. They have a few different models.

[@Pipsterz]

Thanks Dr Berg for the Bile Salts mention. Especially for anyone who has gallbladder issues.

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help!

[@portlandrestaurants]

The body has a set amount of weight it wants to maintain within a small range. It's like a thermostat. Just like it has a set range of oxygen in the blood it maintains. This amount varies with age, peaking around age 55.

[@sterlingmartin3235]

I think I have a very slow metabolism. 16 hr fasts just don't do anything for me. Even if I just eat 3 days out of the week (W, Sat and Sun) I only lose about 2-3 lbs a week, but if I do alternate day fasting or anything less than that, I lose nothing. I may try the bile salts or some of the other nutrients to see if it helps. I am not constipated and I think I generally get enough sleep, it's just not continuous sleep since I have to be up at weird hours.

[@sc76399]

I have 5 or less grams carbs a day and I eat between 6pm - 8pm only depending on when I am hungry. I also do 2 - 3 days a week of fasting and not loosing weight. What am I doing wrong, eating just makes me feel unwell too. Ok I'm also struggling with sleep, I am unconscious for 8/9 hours but I wake up with a headache every day. I'm drinking keto aid (5 cups water or herbal tea of choice (1.2 l) 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice (120 ml/ 4 fl oz) 1/2 tsp potassium chloride (see Tips for alternatives) 1/4 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt - 1/8 tsp if too salty 2 tbsp Natural Calm magnesium supplement (12 g/ 0.4 oz) 1/4 cup powdered Erythritol or Swerve (40 g/ 1.4 oz))daily and having mct in a morning with my coffee

[@mksketchms]

Me being a University student stressing out every second of my life ;_;

[@shinoboo2470]

Lost so much weight with keto but absolutely can't break that plateau T.T my record is 3,5 days without eating anything but after losing weight barely can do omad

[@rgee5176]

Stay with it! If you're struggling with hunger on OMAD, it could be that your carbs are too high. Carbs trigger hunger. I plateaued for 2 weeks. The scale wouldn't budge, then it does. The body needs time to adjust.

[@shinoboo2470]

No it's not hunger it's general weakness and i have to deal with my anxiety and stress only if i could lost like 5kg more T.T

[@MoaGus]

I'm really interested in trying a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting (I have fatty liver) but I don't have problem with excess weight. My issue is the opposite, I weigh about 15 pounds too little. How do I go about this? Grateful for any answer🙏🏻❤️

[@naturalbreed3745]

Ox bile is by far the best one, cheap and acting as a laxative, which lead to more poop coming out and toxins from the store sugars.

[@nunyoubusyness6345]

Thank God for You 🌞💙🌞 Thank God for You 💙🍖💙 Thank God for You 🌷🌹🌱

[@ticiao]

My metabolism stop! Lol Years ago, but intermittent fasting has really worked for me. A month and a week in and I do the 16-8 some days I stop eating a hour or more before. I am down 14 pounds. I’m very impressed with how much since this makes why do humans eat all day. We just don’t have to.

[@Freesoul54]

Dr Berg I am desperate. I am a big fan so thank you for all info. I am menopausal, have had severe Adrenal fatigue & fibromyalgia 15 years. This year after losing my dad to Covid I got insulin resistant and diabetes T2. Since July I have done religiously your 16.8 IMF but not a gram lost. Today dispare & sadness caused me to bing on sugar as I haven’t had for months . I was like this isn’t working so heck! I take vitB,D and magnesium. Even after 2 months I was not producing ketones in my urine. My BMI =30. Forgot to say has gastric band with no result for 9 years which I took out 2 months ago due to osphagitis . I know that my metabolism as been reduced due to years of low calorie intake. I feel that I am a lost cause

[@XcantaloupeX]

I lose on average 0.5 kg a day when on water fasting but I drink 1 milk coffee no sugar a day carb about 10 g each day so I guess it’s ok still on ketosis. I m on my 8th day fasting and have lost 4.3 kg so far.. I did water fasting before but if not careful with refreshing after fasting then weight bounce back. I m hypothyroid taking euthyrox 50 mg each day and diabetic too taking medication but before bed reading is 90-110 . I guess it’s hard to lose weight when your insulin n thyroid out of whack but never give up ❤

[@NkosiCebile]

Thank you Dr berg... this was very helpful☺

[@yashwantraj2140]

Dr. Berg help me with this... Does taking BCAA during Autophagy is good or will kick out of it and does it prevent muscle loss.

[@loganausleyreal-eyes8090]

Appreciated this. Just broke a 36hr fast. Mostly detox purposes as well as hormonal. My diet has drastically faltered. I finally hit "burnout". I felt it was necessary but not conducive. I understand that during a longer fast we do experience a diminish in the gut mucosal layer. And an improvement in the migrating motor complex (MMC). I'm keeping fats low as they are indeed harder to digest. Keto or not (not what we want after a fast.) Also we have respect and obey law of osmolarity. This is critical. Loading up on carbs, along with a plethora of electrolytes post fast has been demonstrated in numerous trials to elicit complications of Refeeding Syndrome. This, in some cases can be fatal. Just FYI... I've been hospitalized from this very thing. Please take it from experience when I say that "You don't want none!"

[@DJRenee]

What refeeding regimen has worked for you?

[@loganausleyreal-eyes8090]

@@DJRenee I've found that really it still comes down to two major factors insulin and blood sugar control, and gut health appreciation. I'm not a believer in "refeeding" if you will. I'm more so about the understanding of certain nuances which I'm very particular about such as timing nutrient partitioning etc. And basically just going by whatever I expose my body to and fulfilling demands. For instance, if I'm engaging in anaerobic activity will I know that that's using anaerobic glycolysis but it's also inducing inflammation and it's a less energy output or burn I quote. On the other hand if I'm doing more low intensity cardio well then I tried to keep my carbs relatively low as I know that that type of exercise and energy demand is fueled by fatty acid oxidation. so really it all comes down to what you're going for. In regards to fasting and always like to train fasted for heightened insulin sensitivity, still getting the benefits of mitochondrial biogenesis and efficiency and then break my fast post workout especially for weight training so I can capitalize on all of that and that's where nutrient partitioning comes in. Boy we could really go on and on about this which by the way I would love to do. Haha

[@pinkykashif8154]

Hello Dr Berg, your videos have motivated me to start Keto then I moved towards intermitten fasting, i was so motivated that I started OMAD straight instead of have 2 meals a day, in the first week I did lose some weight, but then again it's only water weight maybe, but second week I have not lost any weight .. this is stressing me out, I don't know what I am doing wrong? 😢😢😢

[@sunshine7679]

Same here