Belly Fat, Insulin Resistance, and a Hack to Beat Them Both

[@janbailey263]

I'm 70 & started doing 19-20 hr fasts 2 weeks ago. End of first week I did one 24 hr fast then for 2 days did 14 hr. fast I don't eat bread or carbs on fast days.. but indulge on non fast days. Also I cut back on sugar. Cravings have stopped! I started ACV in water to break the fast.. then ate 2T. vanilla yogurt. Later I had one small meal with protein. I am NOT hungry at ALL! Today for the first time I felt happy & full of energy! I started doing easy wall planks, squats, leg & arm exercises with 3# weights! I'm in shock.. haven't felt like this in decades! I have had severe depression most of my life.. Today is a new beginning! 🎉 I'm even happier that I get to eat CHEESE!😋

[@gaylejideofor6198]

Congrats on your new outlook and progress!

[@petemitchell6788]

Vanilla yogurt? Your body thinks you just ate a Snickers Bar lady.

[@lifetree4623]

I hope your health journey is positive and ongoing!

[@gardencookeat22]

​@@petemitchell6788I use Greek yogurt and honey. It's great!

[@gardencookeat22]

Or big squeeze of lemon.

[@angelerodrigue1843]

Just recently discovered Dr. Becky and really appreciate her calm disposition.

[@ghenry4077]

I don’t understand how this worked. I have been at a stall even with IF for 16:8 and keeping carbs at 20. The weight just would not budge. The only change was this and I stopped eating an hour earlier. It doesn’t make sense that interrupting my fast with an ounce of cheese before bed worked. Amazing! Thank you Dr Becky!

[@LaurieR2255]

I am also stalled, (actually gaining a bit) with similar times and carbs...thanks for letting me know this worked for you. I am going to try it, today!

[@defendingthefaith.7889]

20 carbs a day is fine for those who do nothing all day. If one does strength training. They need more carbs.

[@susandraluck25]

Finally, a video that is short and to the point!

[@hereweare9173]

Yes!👏

[@dianneholst3209]

I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned it but drink any acid drinks (lemon, vinegar) with a straw to protect your tooth enamel 😁

[@movementbuilders8828]

When I drink with a straw it affects/irritates my throat.

[@operator8181]

@@movementbuilders8828 dilute it

[@Cyberbeesty]

Also rinse with water after you drink acidic drinks.

[@movementbuilders8828]

@@Cyberbeesty That's a helpful idea !

[@garyhope3731]

Just clean your teeth straight after.

[@TheLondonvideopro]

I tried this method when I was pregnant with my daughter and had gestational diabetes and it works! I had to take my blood sugar readings about 4 times a day and after practising the ACV method for 1 week, my fasting glucose went down to manageable levels. Thanks Dr. Becky for bringing it to a wider audience, you rock!

[@LaurieR2255]

I discovered ACV helped reduce my ankle swelling when I was pregnant with my son 30 YEARS AGO. My Ob-Gyn told me I was crazy. (Not in those words!) Pretty funny that in 2024, we discover that we were right all along. I had gestational diabetes with my second pregnancy in 1999. I used ACV then, also, but they didn't monitor my blood sugar as they did you...I'm sure it helped. How times change over decades, but our bodies know what is good for us!

[@carrie3537]

I make a drink consisting of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, stevia and fresh minced ginger. It tastes so good.

[@taniahjahmad]

Better to use honey as Stevia.

[@olderandwiser127]

@@taniahjahmad fructose is harmful. But I agree that stevia is no good.

[@taniahjahmad]

I don't add Stevia or honey! Just ACV, lemon juice, tumeric, ginger. Sometimes ACV and Alma powder.

[@taniahjahmad]

@@olderandwiser127 I do use honey on my avocado and black seeds powder.

[@melissaculpepper7663]

@@taniahjahmad Not necessarily. As long as the stevia is pure and organic with NO added ingredients, it won’t spike your blood sugar😊

[@hollymarshall7510]

Its so nice to see a Dr who seems to genuinely want to help people, as opposed to pushing products for pay out. Thank you for sharing your expertise! Even if perhaps this method is unsuccessful for me, I can walk away with dignity - instead of feeling like I got scammed. As a new subscriber; i'll look forward to your future videos!

[@jb6712]

If you're referring to Dr. Eric Berg as a "scammer," he most certainly is not. He gives sound, excellent advice, he researches everything thoroughly, and if he finds that things have changed--new studies have come out, information has changed, etc.---he immediately makes a video correcting his previous information. He does have his own line of products that one can buy, but he doesn't "push products for payout," and all of his information is free for the watching.

[@monicasantos8233]

I’ve been watching Dr. Becky for 5+ years and took a break from YT for a while. Her and Dr. Keith. I’m so happy to see the huge increase in the number of subscribers. It’s because you are so approachable, knowledgeable and clear.

[@louiswatson6227]

I'm 65yrs old, being a trucker all my working yrs, I accumulated a nice supply of belly fat & insulin resistance to go along with it, now that I'm retired, I've been concentrating on my health, I practice intermittent fasting along with resistance training, I look & feel better than I did in my 40's when it comes to Apple Cider Vinegar, after being an alcoholic all my adult life, taking a nice swig is nothing to me, that's my alcohol these days, I consume before dinner and before bed it has helped me tremendously, I make sure I keep some in my car to have it while eating out or away from home, great content, although I hear it from other content creators, we tend to let things slip if we're not careful 👍

[@greaterishe7197]

Way to go!

[@dominusstyx]

Hi, Louis. Please dilute the ACV with water, undiluted vinegar of any kind can damage your throat and esophagus, plus it can cause damage to the enamel of your teeth. 2 tbsp of acv to 1 cup of water. Take care.

[@louiswatson6227]

@@dominusstyx Duly noted ✅️

[@louiswatson6227]

@@Everythingunderthesun315 Yw, it has been a pleasure ride!

[@Shiv1971]

Use a STRAW for any acidic intake to protect your teeth. Also, adjust the dosage so it's safe, too much acid can strain your kidneys. A couple of tablespoons worth before a major meal is enough, if you take more than dilute it in water. (Hint: never take more than two major meals in a day, usually 16 hours or more should be in a fasted state or taking very small amounts of food that are easy to digest and **don't** create massive blood sugar/insulin spikes).

[@TheBeatboxHitmanTwo]

This is off topic but I absolutely love your voice. It's so soothing

[@MsBeverly13]

I’m 55 I’ve been doing all this for over 20 years. I love Apple cider vinegar flavor! Also they say I look good and I know I feel good!

[@28fabrice]

I have this last snack at least 3/4 hours before bedtime. 2spoons linseeds/ Flaxseed 1 spoon chia seeds Mashed up Blueberries And a little coconut milk. Good fats And will keep you full up for a long time and doesn't affect blood sugar. Been doing it for years!

[@phoenixrisin2269]

Never eat carbs and fat together

[@28fabrice]

@@phoenixrisin2269 Blueberries are only used as carbs and are not even worth worrying on the glycemic index or insulin release. Did I mention I have 5 qualifications in health and fitness and human nutrition And 43 years experience!

[@eh3477]

How could this NOT affect blood sugar? It's food. Plus blueberries--sugar.

[@28fabrice]

@@eh3477 blueberries are about the only few fruits which are okay with ketogenic diet. You can check it out yourself!

[@KimWithSaltyLiving]

​@eh3477 right. Completely false info. Actually any food we eat does cause an insulin response, just some things easy more and worse than others. Blueberries are sugar and seeds have carbs so she's def uneducated in this area.

[@waffletown6586]

I’m not sure if anyone else mentioned this method, sorry if it’s a repeat. I have been using ACV for a decade or more, especially when I get a stomachache or stomach bug, it will nix the pain or that uncomfortable feeling in minutes. I add ACV to seltzer water and it becomes a refreshing drink, instead of the harsh flavor mixed with plain water. In a pinch, I will use balsamic vinegar in the seltzer water, giving the drink even a richer flavor, still gets rid of a stomach ache or eating too much, it helps digest that full feeling faster. Thank you for the video, every suggestion that helps us naturally instead of using mainstream shelf medicine.✨💫

[@Margatatials]

My Dad who is just getting into making healthy food choices, is looking into his lowering his visceral body fat after an health scare and has been eating a chunk of cheese before bed for the past 25 years will be glad to learn about this

[@AuthenticOne]

For the years I have been fasting and following so many cooks who also fast, I created ACV popsicles! They are amazing. I use tumeric, (sometimes collagen), healing (non sweet) herbal tea (as the base=water), cayenne (the best part), stevia (based on which science studies you follow, does not break my fast or spike glucose), Lemon or Lime and sea salt (I prefer flower of the ocean). I make these ahead of time and they are simply delicious! When my mouth 'get lonely' and I was a beginner faster, I used this to bridge my fasting hours. Now I love them and have them even in my eating window after eating. My 'meals' are 'snack sized' and full of variety with protein as the opening act always (no shakes or bars, real protein). ACV is a MUST but besides salad dressings and marinades, there are so many ways to consume it!

[@mtgela]

Proportions?

[@EvelynLyons-le9kk]

😊

[@latriciacagle4873]

In the past, I have taken hibiscus tea with ACV and cinnamon at bedtime. This video has motivated me to start doing that again while gradually adjusting the tea/ACV proportions.

[@ChristineLV]

How much ACV and cinnamon?

[@latriciacagle4873]

@@ChristineLV I started off with 1/2 Tbsp of ACV and 1/2 Tbsp of liquid Ceylon cinnamon. I gradually increased the ACV until I reached 2 Tbsp. I didn’t increase the cinnamon because of the cost.

[@reviewsreacts]

I love hibiscus! Great idea!

[@ompk142]

2 teaspoon a day in 2 liter water suits me or cause me ezema level dry patches.

[@shirleywashington2996]

What did this do for you

[@mad-paw2159]

ACV helps with heartburn too. I make like a hot apple cider that you can actually drink. 6oz of hot water, 1tbsp ACV, 2 tbsp raw organic honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon. So good!! Just make sure you brush after for your tooth enamel.

[@josephwilliamson63]

I add some ginger to this. Taste and smells like apple pie

[@nineteenfortyeight]

Brushing right after you drink acid is the worst for your enamel! You're scrubbing away at softened enamel. Rinse with water and brush later.

[@KaiAdventure]

I find it easier to have dinner at a normal time 6-7pm, then skip breakfast and have lunch 12-1pm for 18 hours of fasting.

[@mplsfarmer]

I’ve been doing almost exactly what you are doing. I have been eating three stalks of celery with a little low carb ranch dressing near bedtime if I’m feeling hunger pangs.

[@sarahannsmith3129]

Yes, I use the heavy cream in my coffee, too.....wish I'd discovered that years ago!

[@randallmoran187]

Me too

[@grainiac7824]

Same but I have to do green tea first thing to halt the dawn phenomenon sugar rise before coffee.

[@dianasimms1810]

Agree with you

[@mobiustrip1400]

It's so easy once you've done keto first and become fat adapted. I've been eating two meals a day for years. Breakfast at 6 and lunch/ dinner at 12. Then I go 18 hours without a grumble or even a thought about food.

[@AprilJoi5]

Have you had any thyroid or constipation issues with the fasting?

[@natashagabriel4166]

Your support is so greatly appreciated. I am working hard to return to my normal weight after two years of being on a high dose of Prednisolone and now also 18 months into the menopause at the age of 52. Your videos have been a great help - thank you so much.

[@JayJay-ue3xy]

Make sure you get plenty of sunshine for vitamin D. It's so critical for women at menopause age for their hormones.

[@sherylreed3558]

Can you share w. Us updates on how you're doing? I struggle to lose weight simply because I'm physically disabled and working out/even walking is now difficult. I'm disciplined enough to skip meals, and fast for faith reasons, but that's NOT dieting per day.

[@natashagabriel4166]

@@sherylreed3558 ​ Hi Sheryl! I have lost 9lbs in weight over the last sixteen days. I have found Dr Becky's advice extremely helpful and practical. It has helped me to make small but sustainable adjustments to my eating habits. I have cut out sugar and have a moderate protein, low carb diet without snacking. I think the most significant change for me has been re-setting my sleep schedule. I have spent the last four years only managing on between three and five hours sleep a night because I was uncomfortable and in pain - and when the pain was no longer there, the poor sleeping habits remained. I have found taking Vitamin D before bed helps the quality of my sleep and I've given myself a rigid bedtime so I can re-train myself with the same discipline that we use with children. I'm now getting between seven - nine hours sleep a night and feeling far better for it. I am not ready for 'advanced' fasting at this point. I have been eating between midday and seven in the evening and this is comfortable for me right now. I have been doing resistance training at the gym - 40 minutes four times a week and walking every day for at least half an hour. There are some good videos to be found on KZbin for chair fitness routines and chair-based yoga which might help you - I have been breaking up my working day with chair-based yoga since January, as my job is sedentary. I'm pleased with my current rate of progress because I am still on daily steroid medication (tapering by 1mg per month) and I'm feeling healthy with plenty of energy. I have 5 stone in weight to lose to return to my original weight before my illness and this does not seem so daunting now that I am finally losing for the first time in four years. Wishing you the best of luck with your weight loss journey, Sheryl and thank you so much for your interest. xxx

[@Hertz2laugh]

Not to be an ■sshole or whatever, but this video is a joke. Here's why: The lady clearly states that the goal is to control blood sugar levels but then tells you to drink vinegar *_instead of telling you to stop eating things that raise your blood sugars in the first place._* Can you see how much of a joke that is? It's like someone telling you to run 20 miles to burn off the pizza you just ate instead of telling you to not eat the pizza in the first place. If you want to lose fat rapidly, control your blood sugar levels with ease, and put diabetes (type 2) into full remission, just stop eating things that raise your blood sugar. In other words, cut out carbohydrates. All carbohydrates - including the ones from fruits and vegetables - break down into glucose after being eaten. That glucose (sugar) raises your blood sugar levels. Your body responds by releasing insulin. Insulin tells your cells to store any extra blood sugar that your muscles won't use as fat. In short: Carbs ⬇️ Sugar ⬇️ Insulin ⬇️ ✅️ Fat storing mode ❌️ Fat burning mode If you cut out the carbs, you never start that chain reaction that leads to fat storing mode and the new situation looks like this: ❌️ Fat storing mode ✅️ Fat burning mode Keeping your carbohydrate intake to 20g total per day is low enough to prevent that fat storing mode from triggering. But, if you want maximum fat burning mode, just cut out *_ALL_* carbs. For maximum fat-burning: ■ "Carnivore" diet - meat ( *_with the fat_* ), sea food, eggs, butter/ghee, salt, water ■ Eat one *_huge_* meal per day (lunch) ■ No carbs - bread, oats, cereal, candy, "health bars," fruit, fruit juice, vegetables I lost 30lbs in 90 days doing that. And I didn't do a minute of exercise. And I just got my before-and-after blood test results back - so many great improvements, and nothing got worse. Anyway, I'm sure this lady means well, but, she's offering some really strange advice here. Cutting carbs is the #1 best way to rapidly and safely lose fat. There are two downsides though: 1) Sugar withdrawals - you will probably get headaches, be tired, and irritable for a week because of coming off of sugar addiction. It can be miserable but it will pass. It's like quitting caffeine or nicotine. 2) Diarrhea (temporary) - Your gall bladder won't be used to making enough bile to process so much animal fat. This will cause diarrhea until your gall bladder "wakes up" and increases bile production. It took me about 9 days. Anyway, peace and love to everyone.

[@emmabrooker166]

Gross. plant polyphenols are life.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

This is the most intellectual discussion on belly fat . Thank You .

[@HD-ol1mc]

I do IF, but it’s really important to me to eat at the table as a family every night - it’s a ritual that we value. So my fast starts straight after dinner, which is by 7pm 🙂. Love your videos!

[@matterafact]

Dr Becky your videos are the easiest to comprehend. I’ve been waiting for about a year now on where I should get my levels from and I actually ordered just now. I couldn’t find a link on your description, but when I did order the levels, it asked me where did I hear about levels and I gave them your name. Hopefully that helps you.

[@jasoncampbell4203]

8oz water, 1/2tsp steak seasoning, 2 tablespoons vinegar, tastes like Italian dressing

[@CDGMR1]

I have been in OMAD-Clean keto for almost a year and feel great. Now, I am fasting 3-4 days a week and drinking ACV every morning.

[@B-Mike]

In addition to the very beneficial content, I greatly admire your way of presenting the content with a calm and soft voice. Thankyou.

[@ForeverHealthUS]

This was an excellent video! Your insights into the connection between belly fat and insulin resistance were so helpful, and the hack you shared to combat both is a game-changer. Thanks for providing such practical and easy-to-follow advice!

[@Carterofmars]

This Dr's videos helped me, was instrumental, in my loss of 20lbs over the holidays and lowering my IR marker from 65 to 39; well below the recommendation!

[@kimthomas9836]

How did you measure your IR?

[@susanfreeman6350]

He said “IR marker.” Based on the numbers he gave, it was probably a triglyceride test ordered by his doctor.

[@franklinstephen3268]

@@kimthomas9836 Hello Kim, how are you doing?

[@ADR-j9m]

You had me right up to finishing your last meal at 4:00 PM. I don't get home until 5:30. I have been looking for ways to integrate vinegar into my diet. I even premixed containers with turmeric, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar and a number of other things that I can mix into a glass of water into and straight shoot it. I have lost a great deal of weight over the last five years but I'm always looking for ways to do it easier. I've watched your shows a lot and really enjoy them thank you. By the way, I'm 68 years old and nowhere near retirement.

[@ChildofGod943]

This is so true!! I stopped eating after 4. It works! I take vinegar capsules.

[@RoDam-ic6ig]

I discovered your channel only a few days ago, and I am sold by your videos and content! You are AMAZING, and your calmness is absolutely captivating! Great job Doc!❤

[@omomo202]

In the last month my belly fat has skyrocketed and I don’t know why!! Thanks for the tips!

[@sheila6186]

Me too (I can actually grab a handful of fat there) and, yet, the rest of me is slim and kinda bony. I'm thinking it must be due to a hormonal imbalance because I eat healthily, am very physically active 7 days p/w and already do Intermittent Fasting. It's maddening!

[@PuzzleMeNot]

It worked! Thank you so much! I was down .6 on the scale this morning after following your instructions to a tee! Definitely doing it again tonight. Thank you so much Dr Becky!

[@learntocookketo]

I make “Ketorade” with ACV, NoSalt, and lemon juice by the gallon. I have a big stainless tumbler that I fill with ice, pour in 1/2 Ketorade and 1/2 sugar free ginger ale. It makes it tolerable for me, and it takes me all day to drink it all.

[@dennisstolte1103]

Great information. I’m pre diabetic and I’m going to try it. I really like your presentation style: informative, well researched and presented. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Thank you!

[@dominantmale89]

I used to drink dry cider and now I take ACV with sparkling water and a bit of ice. Tastes the same to me, I think the chill and fizz both mitigate the sourness of the ACV. Also makes a nice change from green tea or black coffee that I only have early in the day.

[@1234cheerful]

Sounds good! I'll try this.

[@allimoo-249]

I make a drink with apple cider vinegar, sparkling water and Stevia. I’ve actually grown to love it.

[@samarberri8648]

The Apple cider replaced my prescription acid reducer medicine. I have Gerd, and the Apple cider helps keep it at bay. I find that it works better for me if I take it in the afternoon. I just thought I’d put this in here if it would help someone.

[@nancythomas2193]

I started using apple cider vinegar several years ago for heartburn. The supplements I was taking to suppress acid reflux was actually making the situation worse. I heard about using acv at the health food store I go to. I tried it and it worked! Totally took care of the excess acid. It's amazing stuff.

[@Mightyluna]

Thanks for mentioning this. My son suffers from acid reflux so I will suggest he try ACV.

[@Deltawolf92]

Reflux is caused by a lack of acid, not too much. That's why adding acid, aka avc helps with digestion

[@dianetandy1757]

So how do you take it and how much? Thanks

[@Deltawolf92]

@@dianetandy1757 1-2 tablespoons mixed in a cup of water in the morning on an empty stomach, don't eat afterwards for atleast 20mins, which will be easy as it suppresses hunger. I also take 1-2 table spoons, again mixed with a cup of water, after a carb heavy meal or before bed, as it is an acetic acid it helps prevent the absorption of starches, sugars etc thus lowering blood suger levels. Morning is best, after dinner or before bed is optional.

[@chrisgrezinger7430]

My stomach is sensitiv to acid (blood group A) + cheese - if - I choose goat... so about 30 years ago there was the advice to have a little chicken + some lemon before bed - sure had this effect just lower fat ... maybe easier for people without gallbladder Thank you. I love to listen to you

[@andrearc3002]

This is an interesting video. When I was pregnant with my 6th baby I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I discovered through trial and error that consuming a slice of cheese and 6 raisins before bed lowered my fasting blood sugars. I did this in combination with grass-fed beef pancreas supplements. The combination of all this, plus a lower carb diet helped me control my blood sugars without medication.

[@royalregal722]

A much safer approach. ACV wrecks your potassium levels

[@nak141]

Low carb helps a lot to reduce blood sugar.

[@modelsupplies]

@@royalregal722 not if you mix it with LMNT

[@breezyg6722]

​@@modelsupplies lmnt ?

[@l.b.1023]

​@@royalregal722 you can add 1/2 tsp to 1tsp of cream of tartar to your acv drink for potassium

[@mihaelageorgescu2024]

So happy to find out about these studies’ findings!

[@carolbenson6524]

I have apple cider vinegar in the fridge and will start using this more now! Excellent information and explanations of insulin resistance!

[@ericarmstrong264]

Love this one. Butter and coconut oil are also good for staving off hunger with no insulin spike. (I use 1 tsp of ACV in 1/2 cup of water.)

[@melissaculpepper7663]

I use filtered water, ACV, fresh lemon juice, lime juice, unsweetened cranberry juice, cinnamon, ginger and stevia. I’ve come to love this drink and now crave it!

[@dnews9519]

I drink a concoction very similar to this but I add a spoon of extra virgin olive oil and a spoon of local raw honey. I now crave it too!

[@emotion_gfx]

Are you able to share the exact recipe and the steps? You may email me.

[@gregroth4696]

Change also requires belief and repetition added to ur motivation example. Having a diet accountability partner could also strengthen your favorable results. Thank you for this practical video!

[@drmwpn]

As a Wisconsinite who recently got into fasting, this is the most electrifying news I've heard in years. Mobilizing Gouda reserves now.

[@sb_1389]

😂

[@gaylejideofor6198]

Cheese Heads unite. Im from MN but I agree~ come on over and bring the cheese!

[@saradastrickman6406]

🤣

[@bkcampb]

Just the type of website I am looking for. Good info well researched. I’m an night shift RN , but I think I can make this work. Thank you

[@maryjanewesterlund9958]

You always have valuable content and you present the information in a way that is non-threatening, emphasizing options and ways to ease into changes. Thank you so very much for your work.

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Mary Jane!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋how’re you doing?

[@chrisobucks]

@@beckygillaspy perhaps cheese has a higher insulin impact than a glucose impact, thereby resulting in a net reduction of glucose.

[@KAS-ce2ns]

AWESOME INFO - Great support with beneficial info that creates strength against food addiction

[@storyinternships9636]

In my country, most of our dishes are paired with vinegar as a dipping sauce. So its an easy transition for me to have a snack dipped in ACV such as steamed okras , jicamas, spingrolls, dried fish or crunchy tofu. I also have lemon tea with ACV and a dash turmeric before bedtime.

[@iriseiselt934]

What is please .? One ounce in Grams?.?? Thanks 🙏🙏🙏 greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@earlgrey691]

This is the final piece of the jigsaw i was missing.72 hours of fasting achieved but still no shifting the belly fat.Thank you Dr Becky,immensely relevant information here.

[@slimelove3493]

Well, did it solve the puzzle? Did it work?

[@earlgrey691]

@@slimelove3493 Yes and no.Remarkable differences to addressing my achiles tendonosis and trapezoidal inflammation issues but still stubborn ab fat remains which could be cortisol storage, so it doesn't worry me as such.Not inclined to pursue the 'body beautiful' malarkey.The 'body acceptable' suits me fine (A new attitude has formed).Flat, but none of that hideous six packery narcissism for me.just a liver uncompromised by visceral fat and an immunity reset twice a year is my goal from now on.

[@slimelove3493]

@@earlgrey691 thanks and godspeed

[@anneedens3202]

Sekanjabinis an ancient Persian vinegar-mint beverage, sweetened with sugar or honey but I use Monkfruit sweetener. Muddle fresh mint, Monk fruit sweetener (to taste) and 2 tablespoons ACV with ice in a large glass. Top with water and stir. Enjoy. I served this to a friend and she described it as something you would be served at a spa. It is very refreshing, especially on a hot summer's day. I hope this would be an acceptable way to take the ACV.

[@sexywarriorwomen]

Sounds like it is. :)

[@majordude]

I love the way you present your information.

[@davidmorton1955]

I like the bitter taste of ACV and water. I also try to stop eating at 16:00. You don't feel full when going to bed, it is better for you, and breakfast is my favourite meal. :)

[@nan9358]

I agree David. Going to bed when the stomach is empty feels so much better and I sleep well too

[@jonneymendoza]

Or eat usual dinner time but skip breakfast the next morning. You basicaly do intermittent fasting

[@grandmag204]

Doing this tonight! Thank you! Will post back.

[@auriswinters311]

I like to get my ACV in the form of a homemade salad dressing...EVOO, ACV, mustard of some type, seasonings, etc...All great components for health. It makes it more tolerable, for me anyway. But liking the addition of cheese before bed w/my vinegar. I've sorta gotten outta the habit of taking ACV (or any kind of vinegar) before meals, to naturally lower my blood sugar after eating. Blessings from Iowa, Lauri

[@cynnakirkland9272]

Thanks so much --- and I so appreciate your calm demeanor and voice.

[@lavellnutrition]

I like ACV, water, stevia and Ceylon Cinnamon. It tastes like apple pie...yum!

[@statlalinden662]

Interesting

[@glennp6413]

I tried this before but not like this.I will try.I'm going to let you know.Thanks for sharing and please keep up this amazing work you do and God bless you.

[@sofieangelopoulos1626]

Thankyou Dr Becky, this was super helpful! I've been trying to do intermittent fasting but I always get hungry in the morning. Having an early dinner works better for me and its helpful to see that a study was done about exactly this. This type of fast is much more doable for me. Thanks again :)

[@blackfection]

Very informative. I'll implement this strategy tonight. Thank you for sharing.

[@Cyberbeesty]

I always like vinegar as a kid. This is easy for me!😂 I lost enough weight when I stopped eating after 7pm. Four pm will never happen with the family dinner at 6pm. I’m 60 and I do consume ACV before some meals. I have six pack abs, and I weight train.

[@12567NoYouCannot]

Awesome, thanks for the GREAT Tips. I will follow Your Routine.

[@joanqueen8009]

You should make youtube videos on how you train, your diet and how to have 6 pack at your age.

[@spark_6710]

Fabulous ! I love vinegar all of my life ,I used to drink dressing after eating salads as a kid !! Lol. I drink organic apple cider vinegar w/ MOTHERS ,too ! But, still ...have fat !! Lol. Although ,it flattens for sure !! It's mainly due to my bad sleeping habits ! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@heuwbwiejebbeo]

@@spark_6710 maybe you should track your food consumption and move

[@spark_6710]

Move !?

[@lilypierre313]

Thanks for this video. Really short, well explained and straight to the point. I started drinking AVC at bedtime and there's 2 ways that works for me: in the morning with hot water or at bedtime with sparkling water.

[@Radtech2002]

You are such an inspiration Dr Becky 💐 Thank you

[@Mary-lx3zs]

Hello from Northern Ireland Dr Becky great video thanks

[@gsadventures678]

When you mix brains with absolute beauty, you get Dr. Becky!

[@beckygillaspy]

Well...Thank you :)

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Isn’t she wonderful?

[@taroman7100]

I love intelligent women. Refreshing, when you consider what is pushed on TV.

[@AllAboutHealthandFitness33]

I've lost nearly 4 stone this year and it is so much easier than I thought.

[@saeedaperry]

I find it very difficult to stop eating at 4 in the real world when you have a job and children to take care of

[@gentlemanessentials]

It is difficult, just like walking was difficult until you got the hang of it. However, once you did get the hang of it doing so was second nature. Keep trying and it will be easier. I stop at 8 pm by the way.

[@paulorr9262]

I can't go to sleep feeling empty.

[@majvlierop]

@@gentlemanessentialssorry no….

[@fionamcormac7786]

Thank you for sharing this Becky.

[@ronaldsmith531]

Excellent video. Thank you for your tips and most of all the inspiration you give to your followers.

[@D______]

Great info, great presentation! Working like a charm for me so far. Thanks!

[@TheHaratashi]

I actually love the taste of apple cider vinegar, so I think it's funny that she keeps saying it tastes so bad that you have to mix it with something. I love the taste of it.

[@sunflowerrose]

Yeah it’s like apple juice without the suger

[@purplecowmovement7677]

Same it's not even that bad

[@QuatTastic]

Yikes . I’m nauseous immediately every time I take it and that’s after years of random off on .

[@paulaswanson13]

Me too 😊. I actually make my own.

[@gigigennaro3303]

My husband can't stand it. I find it quite refreshing, which he thinks is bizarre. 🤣 To each his own.

[@yeshuasbeloved549]

Celestial Seasonings sells Bengal Spice and Apple Cinnamon Spice tea. Both on their own are amazingly sweet and tasty without added sugar or sweetener. I add a Tbsp of ACV to 2 sometimes 4 bags of tea stepped in 14 ozs of water. AMAZING TASTE! It's like the natural sweetness of the tea is increased. It's my hot beverage in the morning that I eagerly look forward to drinking. Thanks Celestial Seasonings!❤

[@wendyc3803]

apple cider vinegar in water (add a cal drops of liquid stevia) before any meal, will greatly reduce your insulin spikes. It happens immediately and has made a huge difference for me

[@mrmark8603]

Such a lovely, calming voice, coupled with data based medical advice.

[@margaretnteff468]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge Dr. It's worth practicing in order to get rid of a potbelly

[@DeborahKatilius]

What about taking AVC GUMMIES? 4:15

[@texasRoofDoctor]

Great stuff. I already do the apple cider vinegar and lemon juice in the am. Will add this to my pre-bed ritual.

[@lorismith5267]

I'm not hungry in the morning , I skip breakfast, have seamoss,shot of iron. Lunch I have lettuce, tomatoes, little cheese, cucumber, red onions ,I soak my thin slice onions in mother cider vinegar. I sprinkle cayenne pepper, drizzle olive oil with lemon sea salt pepper, tumeric. I was so full, I didn't want any dinner. Cayenne pepper is no joke. I drink water, water, I treat myself to cucumber ice tea.

[@Brogrl]

This sounds really delicious and fresh 🥗

[@73cidalia]

I hope that's not every day. That is not even close to enough protein. You may slim down, but you'll tank your muscle mass, wreck your metabolism, and it will make you weak in the long run. Plus you'll look slender but not shapely. Muscle mass is a big predictor of longevity. Those with the least muscle mass are more likely to die sooner. Nutrition is important, not just fat loss.

[@thegeminiclub]

Thanks. I’ll try and let you know how it goes

[@HS99876]

Good information,healthy high fat snacks are good, it helps reduce hunger before bedtime and early morning!!! Cheese, heavy cream, high fat yogurt, boiled eggs, avocado are good choices!! You only feel hungry if the meal you had before was low in fat!!! You need to adjust the fat to be able to skip the snacks!!!

[@nikkidickinson5918]

@H S Could you please tell me what 'heavy' cream is? It's not a term I'm familiar with in the UK. Thank you. 😊

[@HS99876]

@@nikkidickinson5918 hey, we have 5%, 10% and 35% cream at grocery stores, most people use low fat milk for coffee or other uses!! I use 35% cream or coconut cream for coffee or cooking ( soup). I like to drink small amount of cream or add to my kefir, good substitute for ice cream!

[@galloping3265]

​@@nikkidickinson5918I use full fat whipping cream! In coffee. YUM!

[@fireflymary9269]

Make an apple cider vinegar beverage. Lemon and club soda with a splash of cranberry or pomegranate juice. Fresh and homemade is best.

[@willnew4745]

Fasting in the morning is easier for me, especially with black coffee or tea with no sugar to get me through the day. Instead of stopping eating at 4 PM I start eating at 2 PM.

[@Preteahumblegirl]

When is your cut off from eating I think this would be best for me because I work nights ?

[@philipbrown8574]

if your serious about ingesting apple cider vinager ,i use 64 0z bottle of 100% diet cranberry juice and add 6 shot glasses of apple cider ! you can barely taste it , in fact at the most the cider puts a little zing to the juice, try it, i absolutly love and drink it every single day

[@filmic1]

Thank you Dr. Becky. The low carb-ing is great. The weight is staying off, and so are my big guy clothes.

[@jdavidviewer87]

You are a gift to this world!

[@frankhoule2634]

Thank you Doctor this is a great information. Does the type of cheese matter or will any cheese work with the ACV at bedtime?

[@bobmason1499]

Great information ! Thank you Becky! I miss Keith, hope he is ok.

[@twiggyb8962]

Thank you Becky for this information! I appreciate the natural approach to target both insulin and belly fat issues. I have tried all the "get fast result" pills and was disappointed. I will try this regimen along with exercise. BTW- your calming voice is also motivating 😊

[@TheEmaile]

Why does having low fasting glucose affect overall insulin use? What is it about it that makes it effective overall for lowering blood sugar?

[@gamer4ever838]

omg. listen. the ONLY thing you need for fat loss is calorie defecit. thats it. nothing else!

[@Edu_Kate]

I just prepared a concoction of ACV, ginger juice and water in a quart Mason jar before viewing this. It's my go-to beverage when I want to feel refreshed. I suppose the ginger juice adds carbs I don't need, but I like the spicy heat it adds on a cold winter night. I have noticed whenever I have ACV my belly fat isn't quite as pronounced. For the next month, I'm going to adhere to your recommendation as I reconnect to my former Keto, IF plan to help lower my blood sugar and lose weight.

[@companyconfidential6624]

This video is so on time. I read a comment this morning. They wrote they take a slice of cheese and 6 raisins for lower morning glucose levels.

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I do 16/8 intermittent fasting. Eat window is 8 am to 4 pm. Honestly, seriously...eating high protein, high ish fat during my eating window has made keeping this eating window easy. Yes, I mean easy.

[@Livetoeat171]

You can do the same thing by intermittent fasting. Stop eating at 7 o'clock at night and don't eat again until noon or 1pm. That's a 16/8 hour window. It makes it so much easier because its too hard to stop eating at 2-3pm, but you just need the 16 hours of not eating every day. She says that the cheese will help while you're fasting in the evening...but once you put anything else in your stomach, you're not fasting anymore...that's why it's more beneficial to go from 7pm-1pm, because that really is fasting.

[@Madjidchabha]

If my fasting stops at 7pm. When can I take the IVC and cheese?

[@charlanpennington3989]

​@@Madjidchabha , within an hour of sleep, whenever that is.

[@dom85ross]

@@Madjidchabha if you’re stopping at 7 there’s no point having the cheese. The cheese is to help you get through the night because you’ve already gone from 3pm

[@KAS-ce2ns]

Great Videos to support strength and overcoming body issues

[@FruScarpia]

Fantastic advice, I’ve been doing this spontaneously for two years and I’m absolutely blown away by the scientific findings you share to support this - may I share that I absolutely love the taste of apple cider vinegar, but I prefer to drink it with carbonated water, and as a variation raw raspberry vinegar ❤

[@elisamarro7356]

New to fermentation. Can I use the mother or scobie of apple cider vinegar and add mashed raspberries to produce raspberry vinegar.

[@joannejanicki9272]

Funny- I used to LOVE the taste of AVC…in fact could not drink plain water w/out it. Got a mild case of COVID, now I can’t stand the taste of it. I just gag it down- but it’s worth it.

[@gamer4ever838]

omg. listen. the ONLY thing you need for fat loss is calorie defecit. thats it. nothing else!

[@brianbyrne3003]

The carbonated water with ACV is a Super idea. Thanks.

[@gamer4ever838]

@@brianbyrne3003 the ONLY way to burn fat is being in a calorie defecite

[@graham7455]

Hi Dr Becky, thanks as always for your great information. I practice intermittent fasting and once weekly do a prolonged fast weekly while in a weight loss coaching program. I am following a low carb diet. I am making a goal to do strength training at least 3x weekly. I am definitely insulin resistant, sigh working on it. I feel society pathologizes “Women and their hormones” however you present info that is up to date and respectful. I think we need to hear more about Andropause. Men ALSO have dwindling hormones and suffer from low testosterone as they age with a host of uncomfortable symptoms including brain fog, increased belly fat, erectile dysfunction. I know you are aware and I think we need to normalize this for men as well as women. Thank you as always for all the great info!

[@mp-jg1hu]

Thanks, Dr. Becky for your always calm, intelligent, science-backed advice. I find drinking ACV with lemon juice so much more palatable. Since I close my IF window at 3 or 3:30 pm, (and I think I'm finally insulin sensitive), I am hesitant to add cheese later in the day, regardless of the low carb content, but will definitely try the ACV close to bedtime.

[@MsSofia881]

I also feel I can do it without the cheese. Interesting that the study omitted the ACV and not the cheese.

[@larsthornwald]

Did she ever say what kind of cheese?I didn't hear. I've scoured through most of the comments and nobody mentions which type of chees she says to consume.

[@MichelleGissara]

​@@larsthornwaldprobably just cheddar

[@ceterisparibus8966]

Can you surgically remove belly fat?

[@anniechong5907]

Does it help lower our morning blood sugar more if we take only ACV?

[@ManlyHK1]

I like your tone - v professional n calming! I am building muscles so if I stop eating by 4pm, can you tell me how I can get 150g of protein just from breakfast n lunch? Thx

[@overkillblackjack2910]

You are very good at communicating thoroughly yet succinctly. Great information; excellent presentation. Maybe do more videos so you can help more and more people? Regardless, thank you. I 'bite the bullet' and just drink the apple cider vinegar straight from the bottle! But I START (rather than stop) eating around 4 pm, so I should try doing my 20 hour or so fasts so that I FINISH eating by 3 or 4 pm.

[@jw04429]

great question. I usually eat between 6pm and 8pm, so I can have dinner with my family . I.F. has to be sustainable and that's how I made it work the past several years. BTW I am down 60 pds in past several years using a better diet, more exercise and consistent intermittent fasting.

[@texasca9753]

Drinking straight acv would burn my throat and damage tissue. I always delute it.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

@@texasca9753 I do 'chase' the apple cider vinegar right away with water, and I also try to drink some water before I drink the apple cider vinegar.

[@lorismith5267]

Vinegar will destroy your enamel on your teeth, vinegar is acid.

[@galloping3265]

​@@lorismith5267use a straw