Intermittent Fasting Day in the Life with Doctor Mike Hansen

[@RG-hf4et]

I would also like to see a day in your life AT WORK for a busy doctor.....From getting up, leaving the house, your routine at work, coming home & then bedtime....typical hours getting up & going to sleep....This video appeared to be a nice day off for you which was great but a regular work day would be very interesting. Thanks for all of your great work helping us making our lives better!

[@john4385]

..Once I retired my diet improved tremendously..!!....🍓🍑🍍🍌🍅...😇

[@renferal5290]

About 13 years ago, I had such back depression and anxiety, that I left my stressful job and checked myself into the mental ward at the hospital. There (and after I got out, going to an out patient program) I learned many coping skills and one was meditation. It helped (and still does) so much. I love the sled!!! I really like using it

[@SurinG13]

thank you I'm a stroke survivor who intermittent fasts even during my rehab training days which is everyday of the week and have recovered and improved amazingly well as well as losing a lot of fat weight which definitely helps walking with only half my body not paralyzed I'm thanking you because initially I was terrified of fasting because I was rehab training five days a week but went for it after watching this video and the results as mentioned above have been absolutely awesome so thanks dr. hansen🙏🏽👍🏽

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dr. Mike, thank you for what you do. May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door... Happy Holidays~

[@dianegilbank5095]

Hi fabulous to see that video! I have been doing IF for 3months now, I have m.e. So started to completely overhaul my diet, I do a 16hr fast and have one meal like you, I cannot exercise, the increase in my energy has been life changing, along with brain clarity, I am 66 and delving more into the science behind food. And no sugar! Yes would welcome more, happy Xmas from England 🎉

[@RedPilled100]

So glad we have some positive role models leading the healthy way

[@ilovemangobingsu]

I enjoyed watching this video. It's good to see Legend again. Hope you make another video like this one.

[@betsymark5624]

Thx Doc! Thank you for giving your time and knowledge to the world 🙏🏼

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

My pleasure!

[@jitendra2510]

I do 20 hours of fasting and break my fast around 4pm with boiled eggs and soaked almonds. After 45 minutes, I eat millets/oats with a chicken/lentils/vegetables gravy, followed by yogurt and fruits. Finally, I end my fasting by 8pm with a meal that includes a wheat flour flat bread accompanied by a vegetable/chicken gravy. During my 20 hours of fasting, I do 30 minutes of jogging/walking in the morning and drink lots of water, including one green tea and sometimes black coffee as well. I also do 7-minute workouts 2-3 times during my work hours.

[@YouTuber-ep5xx]

I've been low carb for 3.5 years. During that period I've eaten zero fast food, zero grain/flour, zero processed food, and very little sugar - just a few berries. I avoid omega 6s and thus all seed oils. I eat only between 4pm and 8pm. Thx for what you do doc. Was particularly glad to see you unload on statins.

[@hamiltoneast]

Good video. My eating schedule is between 4-8 pm five days a week and 12-8 two days. I always work out fasted. The first few days/weeks of that is tough but your body adapts quickly thereafter. I compete in Masters Track & Field and even compete fasted in morning meets. Not sure how it works for others, but I have a sharper mind while fasting. By eating mostly keto and practicing IF, I've lost 50 lbs and gotten stronger simultaneously.

[@lyndaboca8111]

Yes, bring on the fun and laughs when your teaching us to be kind and healthy to ourselves- love the format. Thank you and give that cutie a kiss xo

[@PlumBerryCherries]

Thank you so much for introducing me to pomegranate seeds. 🤤 Dude, they're so delicious. And refreshing. I always enjoyed the juice but you're right, the seeds are where it's AT!!!! Thanks Dr. Mike 🤗

[@PaulKBisson]

Next level production quality on this one. The balance of Day in the Life and Health, Fitness, Nutrition worked perfectly. Moments of humor rounded it all out. Kudos on the editing and camera aesthetics. Great work.

[@happybuela]

Yes, I’d love to see more of “day in the life” content, to see how the rest of your life works around intermittent fasting and exercise. I’ve been doing intermittent fasting - mostly 16/8 but sometimes 18/6 - and your power smoothies, but I have some questions: 1) I don’t much care for coconut milk all the time, is there any disadvantage to plain oatmilk (no sugar added) 2) Are supplements ok? As a vegetarian and 68yr old, I am aware that B12 deficiency can be a challenge. Also, I straddle the osteo-penia/porosis metric and want to be sure I am getting enough calcium and D3. 3) When do you work, lol? 4) When you go out with family or friends for special occasions, any guidance? (I know IF allows for flexibility, just wondering about your take on these occasions.) Love your videos, thank you for all the time and work you put into them! Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!

[@jesscvideo]

Hey 👋 I just got up, going to have a glass of water and then coffee too lol I am going to eat once today. I like to eat around 2 latest 3pm. Gives my body all that time in between to rest. It’s definitely good for the gut to not constantly eat. I don’t always do this, but I probably should. Thanks for the video’s

[@JohnWSmartNow]

Also, I love your videos. Just started IF and exercise - Need to lose 5 billion pounds and just seeing your day helps me. Thank you.

[@katem2411]

I started doing IF about a year ago and really love working out in a fasted state. Weird, but works for me. I used to try to do the workouts earlier in my fast, and now I find myself deliberately hitting the gym just before my eating window. Lunch looked delish - we don't have anything like a whole food, so I do a bunch of meal prep. Chia pudding topped with seeds, some yoghurt and berries is a nice treat and is easy to keep in the fridge.

[@carlosrobbins9178]

His food choices are different from mine. But my goals are different from his. I'm one year on a weight loss journey. I lost 100 lbs. And you don't do that without a more extreme game plan.

[@K1nz79]

Mate, simply fantastic info transmitted in concise, to the point and humorous style. I'm forwarding this to everyone I know. Big love from the UK. My regime is similar but not currently at your level... So, I'm inspired and reinvigorated.

[@dansbling]

The added feeling I get is after 16hrs of fasting. Feels amazing mentally

[@e.k.1215]

Great routine, In the morning while fasting I drink apple cider vinegar and lemon water mix, then coffer, before hitting the gym, then eat around 1130.

[@markstipulkoski1389]

Try to maintain that diet when you live in a household that is not onboard. It was much easier for me to fast when I was single.

[@sbfabtfc1]

And when you are single, but have a demanding work schedule that doesn't allow all that time for exercise, shopping and cooking, and you have to choose between those things daily.

[@shaan702]

I have 2 kids and a partner. I will spend time with them when they are eating but I cook different foods for them than I make for myself and I only eat alone. Often I will make big batches of diversified food and then I’ll just eat the leftovers each day. For example I’ll make a big thing of quinoa, lentils, and beans with a bunch of spicy sauces, put a measured portion for each day, and then just heat them up when I get hungry. It is absolutely possible to do it but you just have to be willing to eat things other than what your kids want to eat. I wish they wanted to eat only unprocessed foods but realistically they are going to want some Mac and cheese and chicken tenders to go with the broccoli and carrots. It’s much easier to make yourself eat exclusively healthy foods than it is to make others do it too. I always make them eat some veggies before the processed stuff but I know the best thing I can do is model eating healthy and not expect them to do everything I do.

[@sandiegochocolatefountains]

I understand this. I was in the same boat when finally I had to get really firm with them and say stop offering me junk. I had to make it clear to them that I care about what I eat. It took s while bit they finally get it now. And they still bring junk into the house but the they don’t offer it to me anymore and I’m not drawn to it. Good luck!

[@eleonorabartoli2225]

@@shaan702You have all the power in this: cook only healthy foods, and if they want unhealthy they can do it themselves. It is for their own good, you care about their health, and they should care about yours🌼

[@jeffj318]

You do you. Let them do them.

[@RG-hf4et]

I really enjoyed this video.."a day in the life of....". It motivates me to want to get back to what I should be doing. Ok, I just made a big salad to bring to work for lunch today....:):)...My problem is TIME or LACK OF TIME..... Yes, please do more of these videos. Perhaps you could do a video at a holiday family dinner that you didn't cook and let us see your food choices when eating a a big feast like Thanksgiving or a family picnic.

[@mclucky7086]

Well, well. You are doing a very similar day's program to what I do. My weight has reduced from 190 lbs. to 174 lbs. in 5 weeks. Interesting to see how it came down with irregular intervals doing the same day in and day out. I would be interested to know what internal changes are happening to my body and how long a time before they take effect. I am probably within 6lbs. of a good weight for my 5ft. 11 ins. height. Brought a smile to my face when I realised our programs are so similar although I do a daily 6 mile walk and exercise at home. I am retired. Cheers.

[@Foundingmother1]

Hi dr Hansen, it’s really important to check with your md, I have a seizure disorder and was advised to not go on this diet cause fasting for that many hours could set off a seizure

[@ukelilly]

In my early 20s, I decided that I want to start jogging in the morning and I started without breakfast. In a few blocks, I was exbausted and felt like vomiting. Decades later, I am used to not eating breakfast right away & went on a 3hrs hike with hills and felt fine & didn't need to eat during it either.

[@carlosrobbins9178]

More videos with Legend, please. I was a little concerned, however, to see him rotate his rear end on the cement. 18:22 Perhaps you'd like to discuss that with a vet sometime soon.

[@dannoharlski]

Hi Dr. Hansen. I've been intermittent fasting and doing a loose keto diet for the past couple of months and it is really working wonders for me! I was 320lbs when I started in early December and this morning, February 17, I weighed in at 274lbs! I feel 20 years younger! I never thought I'd say this, but I can't wait to see the doctor. I'm going to ask for a fasting insulin test with my standard blood work this time (not sure if that was included in the past or not). I am pushing 60yo and have back issues so I'm not really aggressive with the exercise, but I do what I can. I'm really looking forward to Spring when I can start biking again. If you read this, I have a question. What are your thoughts on lectins? Perhaps this would be a good topic for a video if you haven't done one already. Thanks for all you do and for helping to keep us informed all through the pandemic and beyond!

[@kaersten3623]

One thing to consider is drinking the kefir a half hour before you start eating your meal. It’s a good way of getting the probiotic in your system and start working for you before you introduce other foods.

[@kamble.amish123]

Thanks for your video on intermittent fasting , this has given me motivation on my journey

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

That's great!

[@dianaalcazar2226]

Dr Mike, just saw the intermittent fasting just posted today. Thank you good info. I am a veterinarian and at the end of your video saw your dog and think that he may need to have a check up with his vet. May be his perianal glads need a check up, as that even though cute is not supposed to happen.

[@DoubleKnotSpy-q4k]

I was going to mention the same thing.

[@rdyer8764]

When I'm well adjusted to my fasting routine, working out in a fasted state is no problem, and can be even better when I'm deeply keto-adjusted This take me around 2-3 months of intermittent fasting with occasional 40 hour fasts to attain. I usually worked out early morning which was at about hour 15 of my 20/4 fasting routine. A workout was either about an hour of weights or a fairly intense 90-120 minutes of standup paddle boarding.

[@PC-ut9rt]

My last meal is around 7pm, no coffee or tea when I wake up just room temperature water. My first meal is around 2pm except for my workout days (3 x a week) which I would have my protein shake around 1030am. It works for me 😊

[@petra8373]

Dr Mike , fantastic job ,I really enjoy your video's.😃

[@qtzt8278]

Wow! That's great Doc 👍🏻👍🏻 I love that ' safe box secret idea' lol

[@CCB249]

Love peeling and eating a pomegranate. Takes awhile, but so satisfying. Make sure you put on an apron. The juice stains.

[@mybjj9643]

Thanks for sharing your routine Dr. Mike. Very similar to my own. BTW, bell peppers are actually a fruit, so you're really getting 5 of your 6 groups in that wonderful looking meal!

[@hamzaimran7086]

I fast 20 hours a day and 4 hours of eating window from 4 pm to 8.

[@carriesumner9771]

Great video, I feel great munching on wholefoods and fasting. Thank you for all the wonderful information 💚

[@irenegriffin3050]

Those are the eggs I buy as well! Yes they cost more than the organic/free range eggs I used to buy, but I've found that pasture eggs actually do taste better so for me, the cost difference is well worth it!

[@avianlover1]

I love your dog. What a great pal. Great information too. Merry Christmas

[@nadinecell368]

Hello, Dr Mike as i was always saying you are motivating us to reach the final good end. 🎨

[@rpdbu8250]

5:00 your body is looking so different! So much more definition and muscles are popping. Lots of vascularity. IF is really working!

[@Gary65437]

Looks like an excellent diet and exercise routine, except for did I see you buy a jug of cow milk? I also skip the eggs. I eat my fruit in a large bowl of oatmeal at noon or 1pm after exercise. Large salad at 3pm with maybe a can of hot spicy sardines on top , check the stk market again, then a couple beers while making the last meal to be done eating by 8pm. After 7 yrs I have great blood work and blood pressure that has come waay down since I started getting healthy.

[@ericpierce3660]

The landscape looks like you're in California? Or maybe Arizona? Also Legend needs to go on a diet haha

[@lg3824]

The dog needs some fiber 😂 rubbing his booty like that😂

[@stephaniejohnson7625]

Yes. Another one please.

[@hadijaabdi1388]

I’m going to start my IF journey tommorow wish me luck guys😌

[@MW-mn1el]

20/4 or 18/6 fasting everyday, OMAD or max 2 meals. Mostly egg, fish, nuts, avokado, vegetable, oliven olie, some coconut milk, Max 25 gram carbonhydrat per dag, only 15 gram of it from suger, primary derive from fresh fruit and 70%+ dark chokolade. Was thinking it's impossible to be done longterm. After cut off carbonhydrat to the absolution minimum, both my weight and health improve a lots, doesn't feel hungry at all, and my energy level is stable all day. Doing HIIT occasionally, long walk 10000 steps everyday for me is more then enough. Guess I am doing other call KETO diet, but for me it's not a diet, it's a permanent lifestyle change. Health improvement over time are far outweighs just simple weight reduction. Small downside with low carb diet is it deplete some minerals and calcium faster, so I take some good quality vitamine supplements and eat plenty good vegetable to balance it out. Cut down carb and cheap processed vegetable olie, and replace it with quality nutrient dense food with plenty fiber. The issue is what is being told as healthy for last decades is mostly wrong, even many doctors don't know what healthy diet is, and general public are still eating junk food that label as healthy. And food industry and lobby hiding the real fact and research, that suger and processed vegetable olie killing people slowly by weaken their body and create chronicle disease that is hard to cure with medicin. Bad food -> more chronicle disease -> more medicin, none of them is good for the body for people in any age. If someone doesn't die from those illness, the toxicity of medicin over the years will finish the job.

[@ironspider1960]

All great stuff and sound advice all the way, thanks. Umm... when dogs do that its usally because they have worms, might be worth checking.

[@jeffj318]

Super video! Loving your smoothie.

[@stevec404]

I do two meals a day in a tight time slot (5-6 hours). The old way (three meals plus snacks) I could never do the gym or fall asleep without eating first. Sleep is no problem. Will be returning to the gym in two weeks... we'll see!

[@stevioa9]

Basically 16/8, but often the 16 grows when you're busy. Exercise while fasting although not as intense as what you are doing there )I'm older than you). Eggs. Smoothies. Some relatively healthy meat. Less and less processed stuff. I do like cakes and desserts but mostly make them at home with decent ingredients. Meditation in the morning. You could mention sleep too. Afternoon nap essential. I hope you get a social life too.

[@RG-hf4et]

Love your kitchen!

[@Kannot2023]

@DoctorMikeHansen I would like to see how you keep you regimen when you work more than 8h daily, on others schedule. And add some kids in the mix

[@raone8134]

What if you're a 6 foot and 140 pound ectomorph ? In 2020 I started eating healthy and cut out most carbs because I found out that I was pre-diabetic. I even tried intermittent fasting. I loss so much weight, that now I look like a walking, talking stick, 😆. My ribs are showing, and the bone below my neck is showing. At 140 pounds, I look weak and emaciated. I still workout, but it's still not enough without more calories and carbs, which is frustrating . I really want to go up in weight to about 175-180, but it seems impossible with this type of diet. Its tough being a ectomorph, but with pre-diabetes its even worse.What can I do to to fix this issue?

[@pjsmith4369]

The problem I have is I often do not have an appetite and I actually get sick at the smell of supper cooking. Even though I am 69, it really has nothing to do with age. I have been this way all my life. Fasting was never a problem - being forced to eat suppers I hated was the problem. So I wouldn’t eat ( I’d play with my food ) and dessert was not much better - tapioca, rice pudding, bread pudding. So I and one if my brothers were painfully thin. I am trying this new diet with no sugar, healthy eating and fasting for 18 hours. I have lost 4 pounds that I don’t need to lose. I can’t eat supper, the smell makes me sick. Stuck at what to do. I worked hard to get to 130 lbs and don’t want to lose it. I am stumped as to what to eat besides nothing.

[@tracytf]

Great video! And the dog at the end 🤣🤣

[@christoskettenis880]

Very nice Dr. Mike. Let me ask you, do the plant-based sources of Ω-3 have high BV compaired to animal-based ones? Say the chia seeds compaired to eggs and salmon?

[@nicolacoke7538]

Sharing daily vibes and life style was very exciting , I appreciate you sharing Dr. Mike ⭐️

[@nicolacoke7538]

Happy Holidays Dr Mike 👍💯🎄

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nicolacoke7538]

@@DoctorMikeHansen yes I did your dog is beautiful ❤️ Dr Mike

[@dimensions7834]

Muscles require fuel to use. If you are fasted or nothing in the stomach, the body goes for the fat stores for energy only after the stored energy in the liver is used up, that's when you feel shaky and light headed. If you drink water, get yourselfa Zerowater filtration pitcher. Had two Waterdrop pitchers, but the Zerowater will filter EVERYTHING out except water, with zero contaminants or elements.

[@VictorMartinez-wh9ex]

We need an experts overview please make a video soon on the China outbreak thats been going on

[@patrick815]

Lentils are great bec they get digested in the colon instead of the small intestine, therefore it's best to pair with meat to protect colon. Also somebody tell Mike his dog has worms.

[@esaipaulinecondenuevo]

I love this vlog ❤️👍

[@isaiahballah2787]

I just found your channel and i love it

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

thank you

[@happybuela]

Oh, I also meant to ask if taking something like Ibuprofen or Tylenol when necessary can break your fast. I took an extra strength Tylenol recently and the tablets tasted sweet! I could t find nutritional info on the label.

[@frugalgal03-20]

I was wondering about this the other day too

[@jeffj318]

Take Tylenol as needed. That is not IMHO breaking your fast.

[@happybuela]

@@jeffj318 Thank you!

[@bw6078]

What Legend looks like after to much fibre. That smoothie looked very good.

[@paddy3622]

awesome dog.

[@marcob.7801]

New subscriber here Doc! Kudos,....loved the video. However, I've read and been told by health professionals (I'm very overweight wi/metabolic syndrome whose been on "the plan of whole foods and intermittent fasting) than bananas are terrible b/c of all the fructose AND grains are bad b;c of the carbs and also that grass fed and finished beef is far superior to lean chicken! Another biggie for me is avocado as a super food which you never even mentioned? ? ALL your other videos are so completely rational but I found what appear to be contradictory information here! HELP! Please?

[@RG-hf4et]

Meditation makes me want sleep. The minute I close my eyes, my fatigue just wants me to go horizontal & go to sleep.

[@Lilkincom]

You need to find a way to keep your spine straight and use a finger technique (like what you see in pics of meditation) so you can keep grounded.

[@Dave8T9]

Does anyone have an answer for me here. If I’m looking to lose weight, will weight training and exercise bike while fasting cause my body to burn fat? My goal isn’t gains necessarily, it’s to lose weight with muscle building being secondary. My thinking is that when I do my half hour per day that if I’m fasting when I do it, during recovery while fasting that my body won’t have carbs stored so it’ll use my fat for fuel. At the end of the day I’m then going for extremely low carbs and calories. Yesterday was my first day of fasting. I did 24 hours with my exercises coming in at around the 12 hour mark and when 24 hours was up I ate a 400 calories chicken salad and a 600 calories chicken wrap which I only ate half of to try and keep my calories intake lower. I also had 2 25g protein yogurts and a banana for the potassium. There’s so much contradictory information online with every outlet giving this “new information” like lift a lot but don’t lift a lot, lift heavy but keep the weight low and I’m like dude, just tell me how to do it ffs lol

[@JohnWSmartNow]

For some reason I thought you were in NYC. This is absolutely not NYC... I'm gonna guess Vegas or inland SoCal. Those mountains say Southern California desert.

[@vivianrios6007]

😂 Doctor I 🙏🏼to God that you have a Merry Christmas with your family. 🎅🎄🎁☺️

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

Happy holidays!

[@ReynaDPerez]

Aside from all the great stuff you mentioned do you recommend any supplements to go along with intervals of no food?

[@lyfandeth]

Once you get used to black coffee, you can appreciate what GOOD coffee tastes like. Why real Hawaiian Kona or Jamaican Blue Mountain is so often counterfeited or faked. And whether a store has been cooking it and pouring the old stuff into the new, or brewing it fresh. Dr. Mike, coffee has more subtle variations than wine or ice cream!

[@jimoncken6936]

What about fasting induced sarcopenia?

[@22werwerwer]

Do you eat like this every day? Do you splurge on a weekend day or holidays?

[@wahinefishgirl]

Happy dog ❤

[@gunawathiheerath8095]

Doctor like to see a day in your professional life

[@tombirney7276]

Great video.....Real guys eat out of food containers at buffet AND drink directly from the blender, add water at the end. Let the dog lick ur face at the end, canines need mineral supplements too! ; )

[@abelbeltran6839]

Do a video for they everyday man ! Please ..

[@lisaleed7615]

Hi Dr. Mike I have a question is pomegranate ok to add to a smoothie? Would it have the same health benefits as fresh?

[@niranjanpaul2176]

Sugar spike

[@usadaily135]

I need to lose weight. I do 18:6 IF keto. No way would I eat this much carbs! i am more on a ketovore side most often.

[@roxanachirila]

dragaaa Mea, la cât de departe ee nordul de Sud, atât departe sunt Eu de tu

[@ArkusVI]

Okay...my question is how does someone go about fasting if they're involved in MMA 6x days a week?

[@mariomartinezmoris8838]

goooood boy

[@jackoremoriras7830]

Hello! I am diabetic and can I lift heavy weights when fasting?

[@chau...9886]

Bác sĩ có một người bạn bên cạnh , đó là niềm vui mỗi ngày , chúc BS nhiêu sức khoẻ ! Bình an và Hạnh phúc .

[@naikjoy]

doesn't coffee wash away calcium, so u gotta add a bit of milk?

[@gbkworf]

Are you permitted to have a low carb or Keto snack while intermitting fasting? Like a Keto ice cream bar before bed????

[@roxanachirila]

la cât de departe de Nord e sudul, și cât de departe e soarele de apus, lumina și întunericul, marea de ocean atât de departe sunt Eu de tine.

[@roxanachirila]

Tataa

[@roxanachirila]

Te pupa, tata!

[@wetyuu]

How do you make sure you get enough calories?

[@wernerdanler2742]

Who says dogs don't wipe their butts? 😆 😆 😆 Worms! I was never sure if I fast long enough, but a lot of days I only eat once, in a 24-hour period, and I don't get hungry!

[@erikjanse3994]

Any idea how many calories you consume during the whole day?

[@hydrakn]

when I consider how busy the workday is... 7 hrs of attention diversion, I can't fathom how following this routine daily is possible.

[@waynegalvin4639]

Is that a C8?

[@erikjanse3994]

The hemp heart you are taking is looking pretty processed, isn't it?

[@brianwarman9849]

Hi Mike Your daily meal looks really good, but is there enough calcium? How much calcium do you calculate you are getting each day?

[@nursejean7331]

What in the world your dog is doing? 😅😅😅