Answering Your Intermittent Fasting Questions

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1:54 Disclaimer
2:13 Light dinners
4:43 Initial challenges with IF
6:41 Portion sizes
8:32 Breakfast- what I eat
9:39 Do I do IF every day?
10:36 How to enjoy black coffee
12:03 Homeschool + big lunch HOW
14:44 Drinking wine?
16:34 Where does teatime fit in?
18:01 Eating with family
19:27 Criticisms
21:25 Conclusion
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[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you for watching! And thank you to Skillshare. The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/thedailyconnoisseur12201 If you have any further questions or comments about Intermittent Fasting, please leave them in the comments and I can address them in a follow-up video in the new year. I hope you have a great weekend and I will see you soon! Love, Jennifer

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

God designed our bodies and required fasting and prayer. Fasting may be trending now but it’s not a new concept. There is so much wisdom in it especially when you look at the research and most importantly, the results🌹

[@lissetsanchez5316]

This is the BEST response to IF I have ever read. Thank you. Scripture doesn't state "if" you fast, but "when" is what is in the word. I think HE knows best.

[@crumble527]

Hi Nikki! I came here to watch Jennifer because of u!

[@YarelySilvas]

💯

[@gloriacabeen2819]

I think it's true that the more you eat, the more you want to eat, and the less you eat, the more you want to eat less.

[@marymonahan5591]

Yes! Normalize “normal” portion sizes! People are so used to eating until uncomfortably full!

[@Flower-yc7hr]

I struggle so much with eating past the point of being full. It’s almost like I’ve been doing it so long , it’s a habit now to almost never stop when I am just simply satisfied, and not overly stuffed .

[@ef4zsv]

Yes indeed!

[@Setyourhandle8080]

Try chewing your food 40 times per bite. You will get that full feeling where you cannot take another bite but with a much much smaller amount of food. Especially if they are fibrous like broccoli, cabbage, beans etc.

[@eversosweetly]

You’re the first person who made me feel like I could actually do intermittent fasting because the way you do it is so DOable and not extreme! My husband and I started to do it the way you do about 3 weeks ago and already I’ve lost a little weight and sleep better every night! Thank you for sharing about this! Love the IF content!

[@polinar5871]

For the coffee question, I’ve done the following. Throughout the week I would stop at different coffee shops during my daily walks and order americano black. If I disliked the taste, I would ask for milk and it would cover up the taste. Eventually I found americano that I liked. I then bought beans from them (almost all coffee shops sell their beans). I asked them to grind it. Now I have my black coffee in the morning and it tastes amazing. It made me realize that oftentimes people put milk or cream in their coffee because their coffee tastes bad. Just find the coffee that tastes good and you won’t even miss the milk!

[@thekriders128]

What did you find that you like? Just curious! 😊

[@NikkiSchumacherOfficial]

Great advice.

[@dbartz5510]

I have found the blonde roasts to be much less harsh/bitter tasting. I also grind my coffee so it is bigger chunks than the regular ground. Then French press.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

This makes a lot of sense!

[@auntyjo1792]

Genius. I'm going to try this as I have reached the stage that I need to take a sit down break in my walk. Which I have reframed as a positive opportunity to sit take a breath and watch the world! However it bugs me that I'm adding calories to my life that I frankly don't need!

[@wilddaisycottage]

I talked to my doctor about intermittent fasting and she said "You don't even have to ask about that, it's very beneficial." She was all for it.

[@texastea5686]

Thank goodness you have a supportive doc

[@stephanieg2000]

My husband has lost 125 pounds doing intermittent fasting and eating healthy foods (plant based foods). He was morbidly obese and is now in a healthy range. He can shop off the rack now instead of mail order big and tall catalogs. He left the house today dressed presentable in a button down and a sport coat! He feels so much better! You are so right about the portion sizes being out of control. My husband has learned what a "normal" portion should be vs. what Americans tend to view as normal. Those platters served at restaurants could feed a family of four! Sizing down portions, eating plant based foods, and IF has cleaned up his body in so many ways. His doctor said his blood tests are the best they've ever been! It is free and that is a lovely perk! You can start today! Thanks for the video Jennifer!

[@juliecarns]

Jennifer, I’m noticing you sit down for meals and snacks; on the go eating is unhealthy. Thinking about our food and giving thanks for it helps us be intentional. We ate smaller meals when I grew up in a family of 7; we were slimmer, too. Sunday night was the night we had a slice of cake after church; it was a special day focused on the Lord and set aside from work. Intensional living is helpful with self control. Thanks for sharing your inspiration! Julie 🌷

[@relaxingmomentsasmr149]

Wonderful comment!

[@elisabethensor8460]

Great video! I wanted to share my older son who is 12 had gained a little extra weight when my father died and when I started intermittant fasting he asked if he was allowed to delay breakfast or skip it if he wasn't hungry! He naturally lost the extra weight and now only starts eating when he is hungry! I am so grateful to realize we should all start eating only when we are hungry and not make ourselves eat early if we aren't hungry

[@deannalynnkennedy754]

My dr actually recommends this as he does it himself. He believes it is beneficial and healthy to give your digestion a break.

[@glendagai]

Deanna Kennedy same for me my Dr. recommends IF.

[@naomijones3521]

Wow, just realized I got a shout out! Yes, my husband's self confidence grew tremendously! All his markers improved too. Cholesterol, blood sugar, etc. He also was able to take up cycling after losing all the weight. He was a previous exercise hater. I really appreciate your bringing this amazing health tool to a larger audience.

[@brendaoquin]

When I was younger, bread slices were smaller, we used to share a can of soup, no snacking….just 3 meals a day with a ‘going out to eat’ treat once in a while. Our portions have gotten so big now. Thank you so much for this video. Please keep talking about it.

[@chrissy6853]

I love intermittent fasting... it works so well for me - I did gain a little weight over lockdown and have now already lost 8lbs (139 to 131 a big deal for me - small frame) My goal is to get back to my 120-125 range. I tell myself about snacking no one needs to be at the trough 24/7!! ;)

[@k.l.8804]

I have a tip for the woman that doesnt have time for cooking at lunchtime: I'm the same, but still prefer eating my heartiest meal at lunchtime. I cook (batch cook and freeze) in the evenings and then I heat my meals for lunch. I'll prepare a simple side sallad or munch on some carrot and or cucumber sticks while the meals are being heated. Voila! 😊

[@patriciabond2227]

Your make-up looks amazing 😍

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Patricia!

[@janeburkhart4051]

For the last three days I haven't snacked at all after supper. I do have tea with a little cream, but nothing else. It's a start!

[@ef4zsv]

Keep up the good work. Small starts lead to great results.

[@marjlass6722]

I really appreciate the topic of intermittent fasting, please continue with it. It will help us be healthier, and be aware of when, and why we are eating.👏

[@evec.9427]

I am so happy to see one of my favorite KZbin moms doing intermittent fasting. I am very interested to keep on hearing about your journey. I decided to start intermittent fasting about a week ago and I have noticed a difference in just one week. I was never big on having early breakfast, I don’t mind black coffee, and I am trying to lose the baby fat. So far this has been the perfect adjustment for me personally.

[@amydavis8319]

I am enjoying these videos about intermittent fasting from you so much, Jennifer! I started trying intermittent fasting (again , as I've tried 2 times before this with no success) after your first video about IF and I have lost some weight and I'm feeling better about my eating choices! The hardest thing for me has been retraining my brain to be able to get other things done first thing in the morning before eating breakfast. Ha! My husband works very long days away from home so he is not ready to eat dinner until 6 or 7 at night which means I can't break my fast until 10:30 or 11:00 in the morning. I wake up at 5:30, I am a homeschool mom and we have lots of farm animals so I have a lot of teaching and chores to do in the morning and I get hung up on thinking I need to eat really early in the morning before I start in on all of that. Just recently though I've felt like I've been able to break through that way of thinking, get my work done and then enjoy a brunch type of meal with a feeling of accomplishment since I have gotten so much done before sitting down to eat. So I just have brunch with tea, a small snack or treat in the afternoon and dinner every day and it's nice. I enjoy my food so much more now that I'm experiencing some real hunger on a daily basis. I'm satisfied for longer in between meals and I don't feel guilty about over eating every day like I used to because I'm no longer doing that. Thanks for helping me out and inspiring me in this area! You have been such a help to me in my homeschooling and homemaking journey as well as helping me to be a well dressed, classy lady and I am grateful to you for that. Looking forward to more IF related videos in the future. Thanks, Jennifer. 💗

[@erinvangenderen9656]

Hi Jennifer! I've enjoyed this series on your experience with IF. I'm a registered dietitian, and I think you've got an incredibly healthy (and joyful!) approach to fueling yourself and your life. Thanks for sharing, and thanks also for continuing to point your viewers to medical professionals for more advice.

[@graceupongrace16]

You answered my question at the end regarding how you handle the kids‘ questions about how and when you eat. Thank you! That was very helpful.

[@dawndawn6946]

I’ve practiced intermittent fasting all my adult life without knowing it. Dinner at 5:00 followed by dessert. Our rule was always nothing after 6:30. Breakfast was usually at 7:00. When IF came out I tried to do it for 16 hours, and found I couldn’t. It literally made me sick (thyroid issues plus peri menopause), but I found the 12 hours is still good for me. I love your videos!💗

[@rayj.9568]

@Dawn Dawn, I love your comment. While some people may really like a very restricted eating window, others forced this upon themselves. Why put ourselves on a 23: 1 (OMAD) or 20:4 IF protocol, if a larger eating window benefits us greatly? Like you, a 12:12 works well with me.

[@lisbetsoda4874]

I think I would let the children eat the same as the adults. They will never question it if you start out that way. Mine did and they never became picky eaters but eat a completely varied diet.

[@rayj.9568]

I Just subscribed to you after viewing a few of your videos. You seem like a genuine person who are concerned about the well-being of others. It's nice to see someone explain the benefits of a way of eating that doesn't remove an entire food group, but encourages discipline that is not overbearing.

[@abbeycorbett8568]

Really enjoyed the video, I appreciate the simplicity of being disciplined with your appetite. I didn't realize it would be so simple, I had be come aware of the ceremony my late night snacking has become. I have successfully not snacked for three nights!!!! I would just sit and binge Netflix and eat sweets. This is a simple yet profound change for me. Thank you for the motivation

[@kathleenbolanos]

You're right about the coffee during fasting hours! I personally do half n half in mine and thankfully still enjoy the benefits of IF!!

[@cm-nj]

I'm happy to see this comment - I'm just beginning IF and am happy to have coffee in the morning but I really love my creamers and was not looking forward to black coffee at all. I am hoping to lose 10-15 pounds over the winter.

[@glendagai]

So if you look into keto/ low carb... which it appears to me Jennifer’s plays around with. Heavy cream is allowed because it has no carbs.

[@nancynewman6592]

@@cm-nj When you say creamers do you mean the commercial ones? There could be sugar or sweetener, which is not as good. I use plain 10% and it doesn't interfere. Maybe the creamers won't either? We are all different :)

[@ef4zsv]

@@nancynewman6592 Hi! There is a heavy cream I buy at Sprouts that has 0g of sugar and 0g of sodium. ALDI's has 0g of sugar but has some sodiun. Read the label to confirm what might be best for you. I hope that helps.

[@MsBackstager]

Mom always said to eat 3 meals a day and that was it.

[@Idiesfarm]

Super informative! LOVE THIS JENNIFER! And your makeup looks amazing!!

[@sandrab.3538]

IF seems healthy. Constant eating/grazing causes spikes in insulin all day long, and your body never feeds off any fat stores, because there's always something in the digestive system. We grew up with three basic meals (a natural eating window) and snacking was discouraged so that we would focus on the meals prepared for us. Our society has strayed a long way from this pattern, to its detriment, I believe.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I agree with this so much.

[@texastea5686]

Yes! I remember being told not to snack as a kid in the 80s so as not to ruin my dinner.

[@deannab9511]

Completely agree with your thoughts on portion size, in America we have gotten so out of touch with what a portion really should be. I am always discussing this with my girls! Have a great day!

[@veroniquejulienne8205]

Thank you very much for your videos about fasting, and especially this one : what I do appreciate is that you do not present it as "for everyone", you are not trying to impose the way you do it on people : you speak quietly and calmly, and you say what works for you, as a result of your own experience. I find it very pleasant ! Wishing you and your family a happy new year 😊🌟

[@Laura_B__]

Jennifer, I love that you have an afternoon tea time with a small treat. I am the same way, and there is no way I want to give it up. We do homeschooling in the afternoon (I am the opposite of you, not a morning person at all) - and when we are having a "recess" mid afternoon, I make myself a cup of tea and enjoy a shortbread cookie with it or a homemade biscuit with jam. While I enjoy my tea, I look through a pretty magazine or a decorating book...this personal break has become really important to me. I am not interested in any kind of diet plan that would make me give up my favourite foods. But I think I am going to give intermittent fasting a try. I think one of the reasons it may work is that in pushing through that evening hunger, one's stomach may shrink slightly over time and then smaller portions during the day would be more satisfying.

[@summergirl6130]

Your eating routine sounds totally doable and healthy! You are such an inspiration.

[@LivingTheJoyousLife]

I would love if you could film your crazy full mornings :D like a morning in the life. I am so fascinated about your schedule. I am a stay at home homeschool mum with 3 children, one of whom is 2.

[@sincitylulu]

The way you intermittent fast is the way I ate as a kid. My Mom would make breakfast, lunch and Dinner. Rarely would we snack. Dinner was always early. My Mom is Mexican. I currently intermittent fast eating two meals and a snack. If I start eating too early in the morning all I want to do is snack. Your way is very sensible.

[@joannag2992]

I am the same way, the only way I can control my eating is to IF through breakfast. I am all or nothing when it comes to eating: once I start, it's all over. Giving up snacking is not only a matter of self control, but I find it good for the grocery budget too😉

[@user-ex1ps6iq7l]

Me, too! We worked hard in the fields and when it was meal time, everything tasted so wonderful. No picky eaters came out of our family, too!!

[@sw6118]

I bet your mom also told you not to eat between meals too. It’s a great pattern and just stopping snacking was a huge important change for me.

[@texastea5686]

It really struck me how she said, back in the prairie days, people weren't going to go back to the kitchen to whip up something to snack on. Impossible, really. I read all the Little House on the Prairie books and their meals were simple, but filling. That's why I imagine these people were so slim and muscular and woman had tiny waists (along with the help of corsets)

[@nancybowles10]

Well It’s my lucky day! I literally just watched the other two videos yesterday and did my first fast from 7pm yesterday till 11am this morning:) can’t wait to watch this one!

[@ObstinateHeadstrongGirl]

Thank you for this video, Jennifer. I practice IF as well and my doctor has been very supportive and encouraging.

[@solacescalicocritters7256]

I’m thrilled you chose to answer my question! Thank you so much! :)

[@christaludwig9395]

Thank you for sharing the videos about intermittent fasting. I think it is a very easy thing to do. I have been trying to follow this for the past two weeks and have already lost some weight and I don’t feel deprived.

[@estherodri]

Jennifer - for years I have been snubbing black coffee but you inspired me to persevere through it in hopes that I can get used to it. I just poured myself a cup. I have been doing IF for 3 years (combined with Keto) and could benefit from a few more hours of fasting in the morning. I lost 25 pounds that first year and kept it off. I have renewed energy and never felt better. Thanks for what you do.

[@laurenslaughter4885]

I have been looking forward to this video all week!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Lauren!

[@anye76]

Like with everything else in life intermittent fasting is highly individualized. What works for one may or may not all. Everyone try it and see how your body reacts. I love it and it fixed my binge eating. Dr Mindy is my hormone guru. She gets it. She's great. You look so pretty today Jennifer, love your makeup 💕🌷

[@lillytes9857]

My appetie become lower after i strat Intermittent fasting. I gain back control over my eating habits and snacks. Most of all i develop mindful eating and losing weight. Love it.

[@ToriRamsey]

Great video as always! I have a chronic sweet tooth as well..I should try having an intentional tea time + dessert and see if that helps the cravings. I am always in awe when I see you treating yourself to a delectable dessert 😍

[@daniellamarie_c]

I was just going to say, IF doesn’t seem odd to me either, I mean, you’re right, years ago, people would have just had there dinner and then head to sleep, it seems perfectly normal to me! I’m so glad you shared this Jennifer, I’ve been trying it out the past few weeks, I do get hungry at that 9/10pm mark, but trying to resist! Plus it’s kind of nice looking forward to tea time as when you have a special treat for the day! Such a lovely moment of the day.

[@elizabethsleison6079]

Jennifer, please continue to share and inform. We learn from one another and in turn truly give to one another. I know much of my ideas or suggestions have helped my family and friends over the years. What is so nice is, when someone says years later, that they do something, because I suggested it long ago. I will be in their memory and in their heart. You will be too. I sincerely hope you know that.

[@GaPeach2018]

My Dr. suggested intermittent fasting and a fairly low carb way of eating. When we were in Europe, we had pasta, potatoes, bread, etc. but portions were quite small. No restrictions on anything, just reasonable portions. Desserts were often a piece of good cheese and a little fruit.

[@debbiesivertson817]

Great video! ❤️ I am already taking small steps to prepare more delicious, sophisticated meals (on beautiful plates, a huge difference!), limit mindless snacking, and not eat after dinner. Right now my ratio is 12/12 (eating 6 am - 6 pm), lol, but works with my body and family routine. I need to add your "tea time" as a mindful treat and see if my body likes that to be more satiated. Thanks for making daily life more wonderful!!! ❤️

[@mirelaxo]

I’ve started taking some of your advice and it was a struggle the first week but your stomach shrinks fast and you do get used to it. I’ve already lost 5.5 pounds over 13 days. This is through portion control, better food choices and increased water intake. I also have 1 coffee with milk of a morning as soon as I wake. For me personally this is my one indulgence to fill my stomach and helps me to keep going before I eat some few hours later.

[@nancyg323]

My Italian grandparents never snacked, enjoyed their meals and were always at a healthy weight. I’ve been inspired to try this because your videos are making healthy analogies that clicked with my own memories of healthy eating habits from my nonni. Thank you. I started yesterday and already feel better about my days...I never liked breakfast anyway. I skip and and enjoy lunch so much more. Thanks again!!

[@Pinkoflove3]

I have gotten really good at being intentional when I eat. I get out a smaller plate. Then tell myself if I’m hungry after this I will get more but I never am hungry enough to get more.

[@auntyjo1792]

I remind myself that plates were smaller when I was growing up!

[@Pinkoflove3]

@@auntyjo1792 yes!!! Everything is so much bigger. Cars, chairs, pill keepers, prices etc.

[@alcogito8287]

@@Pinkoflove3 ..people.

[@carolthomas8528]

During the war in England women didn’t seem to have disrupted hormones - just 23 inch waists .

[@taracat7141]

You are so calming and inspiring....I'm about to start a new job which is in administration when all my life I have been a chef and worked in hot, stressful environments but I loved this. I'm 50 now and fingers crossed I am accepted for this position that will also be stressful but out my comfort zone. I am using your examples to stay calm and not react so automatically and loud as chef's need to in a noisy kitchen. Focusing on how to be graceful is a way to take my mind off the extreme newness of my job💜💙

[@wendybcardinale]

It really is an eye opening experience when one learns how to eat until satisfied vs full. We literally don't need as much food as we think and this has truly been helping me with my own weight loss/intermittent fasting journey. Thank you for your videos, they are very informative. 💛

[@Selahsmum]

I just want to thank you for keeping your background music very light- to the point where I can hardly notice it. I cannot listen to talking vidoes with loud background music- my brain just can't process both! So I know it may sound like an odd comment but it is so NICE to have a vlogger with high quality content who also edits their videos so nicely with minimal background music while talking. Thank you!

[@TealleMadelaine]

I have done this for years. Anywhere from 12-16 hours depending on what I feel I need/my schedule. I feel great, receive positive comments from doctor during year check ups, energy to run after work. Really makes a difference. I appreciate your insight and I love the 'reinforcement' with respect to my choices. Your content is a delight and I look forward to your videos each week. ;)

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you! xx

[@lissetsanchez5316]

This is a well put video Jennifer. Thank you for answering our questions. ☺️

[@BarbyDailey-Rurallife40]

I love the idea of having a mindful treat in the afternoon before dinner. I mentioned in a comment in your last video that about 3 pm was when I got the urge to snack. I'll go to the cupboard and reach in and grab chips, a cookie or something. Maybe if I would take 15 minutes out of my day to sit and relax with a cup of tea and a treat this would help.

[@GOTKiDZ]

I’m so glad you mentioned Dr. Mindy- She’s really great and very helpful for women as well as men. I applaud you for encouraging us to study for ourselves as well as your researching these topics. Thank you 🙏

[@rebeccafalkner2876]

Enjoying watching your channel! A few disjointed thoughts: -I also do a 16/8 (11-7pm). I have never felt better. Completely agree that it is important to get back in touch with our bodies and our real hunger cues. -Re homeschool- we’ve decided to homeschool our daughter and all future children so watching any homeschool videos and tips about it are so helpful. - My partner day trades too and I work from home. We love that we are home together so much.

[@marnilove7942]

Thank you for sharing this information. I’ve been fasting for over a year and black coffee was hard for me at first too. I make my own cold brew and use that to make an Americano with hot water. It’s delicious and it isn’t bitter at all. I do have creamy coffee once I open my window as well. I also eat my big meal at lunch and will have the dinner I made for my family the night before at that meal. I drink sparkling water at the table with my family during their dinner and often read aloud or do our devotional since my mouth isn’t busy chewing. I’ve had very positive results with my hormones thanks to IF. It’s actually what brought me to it. It’s helped this midlife stage of life so much. I move my window around when needed, I think flexibility with IF is key!

[@carawales1491]

Thank you for answering everything!

[@LesReadBooks]

Jennifer! You are so right! Our eating habits are so warped. Eating small (normal!) sized portions and not eating late into the night is seen as odd when it is how our bodies should function. Plus we don’t do the manual labor (and thus caloric output) generations before us did. We are a pretty sedentary people and therefore require less food.

[@whitneyc9922]

You look so pretty! Gray is a great color on you! It really makes your eyes pop!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you! The sweater is green, but appears slightly grey on camera.

[@annarebecca3384]

I started IF almost 2 weeks ago (on March 13) because of your one-year IF update video. I've been trying to lose 10 pounds all of my adult life without long-term success. Today is March 25, and I've lost 3.9 pounds - in less than 2 weeks. Holy cow, what a shock. I am eating 2 or usually 3 meals a day in a 10-hour window with no snacking. I previously snacked quite a bit, and on nuts of all things. Nuts are healthy, yes, and also loaded with calories. I also find that the weight loss is so rewarding that I'm not inclined to eat sweets, which I frequently had with every meal!! So YAY for IF!! This is totally something I can do forever. One simple rule for me: no snacking. I love it. I can do this! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@toliveischrist3330]

Dr. Berg has also many interesting and educational short videos about intermittent fasting. I highly recommend him.

[@sarahannsmith3129]

Dr. Berg is one of my faves!

[@susannovak8263]

Also consider looking at Dr. Jason Fung‘s videos. He is a medical doctor, unlike Dr. Berg, who has wonderful videos on intermittent fasting.

[@chiaraboccelli4189]

Dr. Berg is my guy!

[@NominaCosmic]

Thank you Jennifer . Very useful information you shared with us. Love from Mongolia 😘

[@sarahannsmith3129]

Just started intermittant fasting, and am already not craving food all the time....looking forward to watching your vids on this subject!

[@dsmith9796]

Thank you for discussing this topic. I started Intermittent fasting in October - I've lost about 6 or 7 pounds!! Your makeup is especially pretty in this video!!!

[@annammazur9712]

Great video, I love IF I have managed to deal with my bloating and feeling heavy. And I sleep much better.

[@joannabettencourt1776]

Keep talking about this!!! Really appreciate this!!

[@lifeinseason]

Another thing about nighttime snacking is it often results in another round of dishes waiting for you in the morning! 😟

[@growinglovedesigns]

Jennifer, I want to thank you for all the good content you provide. Im a new subscriber and I’m currently reading your first book! In chapter 5... enjoying it very much and cant wait to read the other books! ... my question regarding IF is how soon after you started did you notice weight loss.

[@andreasaavedra6058]

Thank you for this informative video, Jennifer. It’s inspiring!

[@kristiLB93]

I LOVE that you and Ben both homeschool! My husband helps too when he can.

[@jaxripp]

I've been IF'ing for awhile now and it works wonders for the digestive system! Mine was slowing down and I was struggling with bloating every day. Eating four smaller meals between 8:30 - 5:00 with 3 hours in between (8:30, 11:30, 2:30, 5ish) seems to be the sweet spot!

[@veeandrea]

Black coffee in the morning didn't work for me. I ended up eating a lot more throughout my eating window and actually put on weight. After 10 days, I just reverted to coffee & creamer (no sugar) in the morning, and eat so much healthier later on. Lost 2 kg within a week and I don't even feel hungry! I've stopped my very frequent potato chips and diet Coke late in the evening. I feel really good about this. It was a mad addiction I knew I needed to stop. Thank you, Jennifer. Your videos inspired me to do this. IF is very therapeutic for my IBS as well. I have so much energy now, it's amazing.

[@Nmucciolo]

Thank you for yet another great video on intermittent fasting and food lifestyle. I have started IF for about a week and can say that I snack too much. I haven’t let myself truly get hungry in between meals in quite a while. I also am trying to shrink my portion sizes and take my time when eating. Others have mentioned more intentional mindful eating. These are hard habits to break. More tips, rituals and ideas on this would be wonderful. Thank you Jennifer. You are such a delight

[@delightfullydotty7130]

My grandparents ate their main dinner at lunchtime and then had a light tea at about 5pm and then I don’t remember them ever snacking in the evening. It’s hardly extreme! One thing that’s helped me stop my evening binge eating is the fact that I sleep far better. I thought I’d never get used to it but it’s taken a few days and now it feels normal. Also, if you’re the weight you want to be, you’re eating enough!

[@alyssaward5625]

I started IF a few months ago and it’s been great! I feel more awake and alert in the morning which was always my hardest time of the day! And naturally getting up between 4/5 :) And just a side note on Little House on the Prairie and late night snacking...I just remember from the show Pa would have a bowl of popcorn frequently in bed with Ma at night. I remember because it would make me want some!

[@ggaulepuglisi5771]

Thank you, have been thinking about this and will start tomorrow.Ilve in France so easy now but when the restaurants reopen dinner is never until 7 PM or 7 30pm the earliest!!! Will have to change my morning!!!🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@Julia29853]

Thank you Jennifer, such an informative video! Your form of intermittent fasting is similar to that advocated in the book “Mastering Leptin”. Rather than more severe omad fasting, the emphasis is on solid breaks of several hours between meals with no snacking between,and a good stretch of 12-14 hours between dinner and breakfast. I am determined to get back on this disciplined way of eating again . It also works better for us who have to take ongoing medicine several times a day with meals, who have a hard time with taking on an empty stomach. Im so inspired now! ( thanks for answering the question about tea, that makes sense now!)

[@micheleklein7317]

Hi Jennifer. What has helped me with transitioning to black coffee is using flavored coffee beans. I have never been into them. Ever. But, giving up the cream was easier with using flavored beans. Just buy a small quantity and give it a try! Definitely add cream and collagen to my afternoon cup though!

[@X.6113]

Thank you for answering. I struggled with the night time snacking. Discouraged, I decided to forego intermittent fasting altogether. Since the birth of my twins I have not been able lose all the weight. It is difficult for me to feel chic or entertain a carefully curated wardrobe when you are not completely comfortable in the skin you're in. Thanks again for sharing your experience, it helps me put things into perspective. I will give it another go.

[@mimiwest3256]

I've done intermittent fasting, and I love it. I also had the issue (at first) of being hungry around 9ish. But, before too long, that became less of an issue. I think it is the best way to eat healthfully and lose weight. I doesn't feel like I'm depriving myself at all. I still enjoy some sweets, but in moderation. I couldn't give up cream in my coffee, but I still lost weight and felt so much better. Love your channel!

[@mirandacochran4701]

I love your videos!! I’ve been doing intermittent fasting since October 1 this year and have lost 12 pounds!

[@leahcybulski5172]

Thank you so much, Jennifer! You look so beautiful in this video! Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family! ❤️🌲

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Leah! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@klf153]

I giggled when you mentioned going back for snacks in the Little House on the Prairie! So funny! I cannot imagine that...please post more on IF. I am trying to transition but find it difficult b/c other family cannot/don't want and I appreciate hearing how you manage these differences. Thx.

[@karennoske3008]

YAY...mindful snacking! I love this and I find that enjoy a nice cup of tea, using my mother's silver spoon, and having a little biscotti or cookie or slice of pie is a wonderful reset moment during my busy workday (I work from home now). It's a chance for me to remind myself of God's blessings in the midst of the day and be thankful! Very thoughtful answers and I'm glad you're encouraging your viewers to do their own medical homework. Blessings!

[@jaimezuniga4702]

I find this subject very interesting and would love for you to make more videos about it. I find health and wellness and nutrition ever-interesting and this is no exception. I feel I am doing very well in the few weeks I’ve been doing it and it’s helped me lose some weight after plateauing for quite some time. When I read the Little House books with my children I remember thinking how hearty their meals were! It’s likely because they didn’t snack!

[@gayleritter1199]

You are so right about European vs. American portion sizes, it shows by having our country considered obese and 2/3 of us Pre or full bore diabetic. We are so used to large portions of meat and potatoes that the change is a little hard, even to imagine, when one is changing into this way of eating but believe me - you will feel so healthy and lighter and it’s worthwhile. Most of us are carb heavy and when I see what you, Jennifer, is eating, you are not. That’s one of the reasons for your weight loss. You look fantastic keep it up. I watch Mindy Pelz and she is so bright and full of great info.

[@eliciapieper6673]

Such helpful info. Thank you 💗!

[@homesignup]

Love your inspirational videos. I love black coffee and am not into cream so that part was easy. I also often add some lemon to green tea to increase caloric burn and it acts as an appetite suppressant. I used to snack like you at night but now I have stopped and dont feel hungry. I'm so glad you eat smaller portions like me and are Not on Keto as I was wondering if the diet worked well for those who just eat normal healthy meals. You proved it could be done well

[@texastea5686]

I'm doing IF right now (16:8), and I was like you up until about 2019, I always had a bowl of cereal at night. But then in 2019 I began keto so really don't eat it now. So I'm trying to do low carb right now, but I like how you're doing it. You actually eat everything! Bread, pasta, cookies, tea with sugar....and you still lost 30lbs! Wow!

[@EE-hi4re]

You are a breath of fresh air! I do IF 20:4 I need to lose weight (a lot) and I'm happy with IF. I love your answers. Snacking is definitely an American thing. I'm well traveled and I've found that people around the world don't snack! They're very thin and fit as well

[@sbellalopez9284]

*I recently started following you since you are doing collabs with the minimal mom, I'm loving your videos and new to IF I was looking for videos and to my surprise you🤗*

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Welcome, Sbella!

[@tistheseasonforpoetrybyvan239]

Yes, please include an anecdotal update video about Intermittent Fasting at some point in the future.

[@Scowlingoverlord]

I’ve been trying intermittent fasting for about two weeks. I really stopped snacking and I don’t miss it. I still have ice cream with my dinner but I don’t have to eat two bowls.

[@MrsAmy24.7]

😁 cookie dough ice cream is my favorite, i try to stick to only two scoops, my reward is how I feel,how I look, shopping for clothes is more fun.

[@sylviadonaghue9192]

If we have ice cream after dinner, we keep it to a little dixie cup (hoodsie cup). I find this is enough to satisfy and provides great portion control. Otherwise my portion would be huge. I really love ice cream!

[@majesticmountainliving5239]

I've been enjoying an 8 hour window and 16 of fasting, I eat at 10:30 and sit and enjoy this meal, I call it brunch, it sounds more fancy. I've always cooked for my husband and I so this is no different and we alway eat early. I have a small dessert before my window closes, and usually go to bed by 10:00. I haven't weighed yet but I can feel a difference in just 2 weeks. I also enjoy your channel very much, thank you,