Does Intermittent Fasting REALLY WORK? This is What Happened To Me

Have you tried intermittent fasting? I'm trying it out at the moment and this is what I think! Let me know what you think about it in the comments below!
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[@AwakeningWithRussell]

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[@vegendas129]

Congrats! I was doing this kind of fasting in my early teenage years when I was going sport competitions, great thing to do. That time during the day I was shameless and eat junk food, drinking soda, name it ...but I was 47-49 kg. Now 2+ years later when I started again, I became so hungry after a few weeks and became impatient, but after the first two months I can say I feel again better. Started on 59kg and the aim is 54kg. Our tummy needs a rest sometimes as our mind does when we go to sleep after a long day...

[@Stringz]

Yes it works. Duh.

[@audiomatters9523]

Yes, works for me and I am a very similar build and age to you. The 16:8 pattern isn't set in stone though, you could go 17:7 for example. It depends on when your fat burning kicks in and how well you cope with hunger pangs. I go for a swim every morning which helps me eat later, because I can't after exercise, maybe that's just me. It is important to remain hydrated though, really helps with your energy levels. I have a cheat day once a week as well. God bless, and are your feet size 10 (UK)?

[@audiomatters9523]

High intensity exercise is also crucial. A pound of fat contains something like 4000 calories, and as it's just storage, takes very little energy to build. A pound of muscle contains about 700 calories, but to BUILD a pound of muscle takes nearly 3,000. Also, muscles burn more calories (at rest) than fat cells.

[@abbykickass3210]

Intermittent fasting has worked for me, it kind of goes hand in hand with the Keto or at least a low carb diet as your insulin levels would be all over the place otherwise & you would feel awful for the majority of your fasts. I'm quite happy with intermittent fasting but if you really want to tap into your autophagy then prolonged fasting of 24, 48 or 72 hours is said to work wonders.

[@carolcameron8872]

I’ve been doing this for a year and a half. I drink coffee, water or tea during the day and eat one meal in the evening. I fast the remaining time. I learned about doing IF by watching Dr. Jason Fung’s videos. I am diabetic but now my blood sugars are in the normal range without taking any medication for my diabetes. In the beginning I lost a lot of weight. Now I’m maintaining a normal weight, no desire to cheat or binge eat which is something I struggled with all my life. Good luck to you, Russell.

[@bazcollins2206]

It's incredible to run on Ketones ...sooo much energy after 48 hr 😱 it's weird and Wowderfull

[@goldenstryker6707]

Never allow anyone who eats three meals and snacks all and every day that fasting is a type of eating disorder. It's actually the opposite because fasting is probably the most effective healing method that we could utilize.

[@shalini_sevani]

You could also try putting your eating window in the morning. I have my breakfast at 7:30am, before work. A nice big fruit salad with walnuts, a bit of cereal and yogurt. Then I have my second meal at around 1:30, heavy sourdough rye bread with tahini, and lots of vegetables, salad, soup etc.. After that, I just have lemon water and herbal tea for the rest of the day. I don't feel hungry at all! I'm 52 and all the symptoms of peri-menopause that I had previously, have all gone away. My waist is 28 inches (I don't have a scale) which is fine with me.

[@michaeljarawley]

Benn doing it for years. Best thing ever. Very important thing you mentioned you stop eating bread and dairy that was so important for my energy levels and head clarity.

[@jamesg.hromnak2333]

Currently fasting 16/8, low carbs no sugar. Works for me👍, many ways to approach this old concept, but none the less tried & true. With help from Dr. Fung info & common sense I’ve been able to devise a method using intermittent fasting for me. Good luck, keep us posted on your progress.🍀👍🍀

[@kristinabliss]

I have fasted semi-regularly (usually 24 hrs only drinking water) for the past 30 yrs. I do it to give my body a chance to focus on cleansing and healing and to come to terms with early issues around food consumption (anxiety binge eating in late teens & early 20s which completely ended through fasting) and I want to share that I experience Wim Hoff's type of breath held out as a kind of fast from breathing/oxygen because of the similar experience of bringing emotional stagnation and trouble to the surface and burning/purging it.

[@nicoleyoung3927]

It allows the organs to rest and focus the energy on healing instead of digesting, it’s been proven in almost every experiment on animals that they live longer when they are cut back at least a third of their eating, as far as human fasting I’ve never felt any difference from intermittent but if you stretch it a little longer and eat a little smaller I think you do feel the effects! That’s just my experience… but if I were to guess, I would say it also depends on what you eat during the periods you are eating, and not to over stuff yourself ect.. You can’t just pig out for six hours a day and think you’re going to feel good

[@tekken278]

Doing it since Easter with keto,(18,6 i do)..makes you feel great!..lost about 3 stone since.

[@stevelufc64]

I do a 8 /16 fast 5 days a week and it works for me feel good and got lots of energy if you sleep 8 hours and go to work your done when you get home easy

[@Troldmandens_hule]

The reason for headaches during longer fasts is mineral deficiency. Drinking herbal tea instead of water will give you the minerals you lack.

[@sherylschroer6610]

I have been eating early in the day, from say 7 or 8 am until around 2 or 3 pm. If I am super hungry, I will eat a bit before 7 pm. It helps me feel better, sleep better, and I have dropped a bit of extra weight.

[@anamkarajoy]

*Sincere question, not trolling:* You've mentioned in a couple videos I've seen recently that you're vegan now, and a couple times about eating (or trying not to eat) chocolate. I just would like to know if that's a "splurge"/"cheat" for you, or if you found vegan chocolate that is really good. I've yet to find any vegan chocolate that has the "right" taste and texture for chocolate cravings, and would love a recommendation! Thanks in advance if you see this and reply!

[@misslyndylou]

My eating window is 4 hrs. ( 14:00 - 18:00) and fasting is 20 hours , once you eat the good food and lots of fat and protein , you don’t get hungry, As soon as you eat shit and sugar rubbish …you get hungry … It’s really good for cell renewal…

[@Shannon-yl6dn]

I started IF after watching a Talk about the benefits to your brain cells and autoimmune issues .It has been really life changing for me I lost over 100 pounds and experienced a massive improvement in autoimmune illness and was able to get off all pharmaceuticals.

[@Bli757]

Autophagy was a big term thrown around when I learned about it, I was attracted to the idea of recycling and cleaning out my cells through intermittent fasting. Have you heard about this?

[@jakereese79]

@@Bli757 I have been doing 16/8 IF or time restricted feeding as it's now called for over 7 years and I have been hearing that you must fast for 24 hours or more for autophagy to kick in so now I'm doing a 24 hr fast at least once a week. I'm not sure about when autophagy kicks in but doing the 16/8 has helped me lose fat and stay a consistent weight for the past 7 years. I love it.

[@sternits]

Congrats. Celebrate you. 🎉

[@yashahassan2605]

Hey Shannon can you share your schedule?? Please

[@andrefecteau]

@@Bli757 yes, that is the key to IF...you "recycle" protein in your body...just takes time to kick it on, I IF about 18-20 hours a day since I stop eating at noon and then first meal/breakfast is 8 ish, post workout

[@RealShanShan]

Been doing IF consistently for the past 5 years now. Don’t worry about social events etc, IF is not a diet it’s a lifestyle, you can enjoy a moment with friends and family and have “unhealthy” stuff as long as you’re able to come back to the routine on the next day. If you’re doing this right it is quite easy and stress free.

[@Mrayis100]

exactly!!

[@darrellpratt4479]

Love this. So good and so true!

[@Justme77400]

I've been doing IF since March, 16:8, along with eating keto/low carb. I started at 185 lbs (5' 4" woman) and now I'm at my goal weight of 140 lbs. I've never been hungry whatsoever. It's a great way to eat and not hard to do. I've never counted a calorie or macro, just ate until satisfied while eating good quality food.

[@pnuthead13]

That’s exciting! I’m an inch shorter than you and have about the same goal weight. I’m also doing 16:8 but didn’t know it. I’d just decided it was easier for me to enjoy two meals at my daily calorie intake than three if I do calorie free fluids and eat by noon or 1pm. I’ll even just have breakfast food then sometimes since I do enjoy that meal. I’m just changing when I eat and monitoring how much.

[@tablespoon888]

I have no problem making 12 hrs fasting..but can't seem to do 16

[@ctrinidad5581]

@@tablespoon888 ..to be able to last 16 hours, try to reduce carbs intake. Our hunger is usually caused by insulin spikes. It’s good to have healthy fats in the diet like avocado, organic eggs or salmon. These food will help you fasts longer and will control your insulin.

[@betholeary6815]

Wow I m going to try thanks for sharing you stop eating at 6 p.m.?

[@Justme77400]

@@betholeary6815 Different times. If my family has dinner at 7 I don’t eat until noon the next day. I’m never hungry when I wake up anyway. I sleep until around 9 am so it works out well.

[@tomschmitt8561]

I’m 60, I’ve been eating keto + intermittent fasting for the last 50 months…I’m mostly an OMAD (one meal a day) averaging 7-9 meals per week….once you’re thru the adaptation period (prolly the first 5-7 days) your body becomes a hybrid. You can run off of fat or carbs. The benefits of fasting are huge…100 years ago there were fasting clinics all over America. Of course there’s no money in not eating so Big Ag began preaching the lie that we should begin grazing all day long to “keep our metabolism rev’d up”. Of course this is horse shit advice. Constant grazing leads to insulin resistance…Insulin Resistance is the root cause of 95% of the lifestyle illnesses that keep people sick and on pharmaceutical drugs…. Russell, I appreciate your shining light on all the topics that are plaguing us in this crazy world right now. Control of humans with poisonous processed ‘food-like’ matter is just another way that the corporations and the Bill Gates’ plan to keep us sick and in fear. Having metabolic flexibility is a way to escape addictions to their BS ‘food’…. I can’t say that I’m a big fan of vegan, I tried it for 1.5 years a decade ago when I began experimenting with different ways of eating…but give it a go and listen to your body… Keep bringing/exposing the truth!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@juliakay6204]

Love what you said. 100% agree. Big food, big pharma and even the diet industry want to keep us fat, unhealthy and a constant stream of revenue. Start cooking for yourself, get rid of sugar and eat in as small a window as you can manage and it’s amazing what happens. I’m an OMAD girl myself with a 72 hour once a month.

[@SB-qm5wg]

It's scary when you start thinking on your own and see how many established frameworks are in place to suppressed & exploit us like cattle. Fatten us up on the way up then feed on us on the way down.

[@P4ndieEy3ss]

Right on Tom

[@joetrolo7076]

I'm 57 and have been doing it for almost 6 months. Feel great, no turning back. Feeling super healthy and clear with lots of energy. A big difference from what I was doing before. Keep up the good work!

[@winstondonaldpetersonthe3r772]

I love how he is articulate and cockney at the same time… deep overlapping spiritual, biological and societal issues, all covered by someone who says “ain’t” I find this very comforting. Coming from working class London background, and often being told off (as a kid) for taking with an accent… it’s okay to be you….nice message..

[@barrybullsh1tter246]

Incredible how it works. Would recommend to anyone. If you can’t go for that long build it up. It’ll get easier as you do it more

[@PeachesCourage]

I like the Spanish way of eating very small meals 8 to 12 times a day and you do lose weight your hypothalamus isn't taxed so you don't feel hungry and your heart isn't also You need Vit B12 if Vegan though as without enough of it will hurt your cardiovascular system

[@fs5775]

The Spanish way requires that you are constantly thinking about and planning for/getting food. Adds a lot of work. Intermittent fasting truly simplifies my life and cuts a lot of that noise/effort out. I'm less hungry, think about food less, and feel more centered.

[@Bikeadelic]

It's no more effective than a steady calorie deficit and works in EXACTLY the same way.

[@charlytaylor1748]

Peaches. I live in spain. Everyone agrees the med diet is top but maybe 1% follow it. In the villages you are offered cows knees drowned in rich sludge.

[@MFanelli]

What’s the window of time that I’m supposed to be fasting?

[@nancygreene5838]

A period of fasting allows your body to rest without having to constantly digest food. Takes a few days to get used to, but worth it.

[@Bikeadelic]

It's proven that you don't loose weight or fat any faster than a steady calorie deficit. For the same reasons.

[@PlatosDeviations]

@@Bikeadelic wrong

[@PlatosDeviations]

@@Bikeadelic link my the study. A calorie is not just a calorie

[@Bikeadelic]

@@PlatosDeviations "The reason for its popularity may be that people consider it easier to maintain than some other diets." Like i said in my stand alone comment. It's all down to discipline. Whether you use intermittent fasting or a flat deficit to achieve the calorie deficit the response by the body is to make up for the deficit by using fat stores.

[@Bikeadelic]

@@PlatosDeviations google "is intermittent fasting better than calorie deficit" it's the first result All my other comments get deleted for some reason 🤔

[@uzimachi1]

IF saved my life. Now I see food to nourish, not to over eat and fatten myself again. Ive lost 35 lbs

[@Amy-eb4gv]

Ok this is so weird. I have just started doing this, and I love it. It’s weird how you always talk about what I’m doing or what I’m thinking about. We’re all connected.

[@rob28803]

The KZbin recommendation bots _know_ , because of that google search you did, that comment on Facebook or the group you followed, I _suspect_ maybe text messages, phone calls and even talking about it while your phone is listening.

[@aheestar]

Lol

[@pnuthead13]

Ha! I was going to make this exact comment.

[@Amy-eb4gv]

Yeah thats true but doesn’t apply to my comment since I Didn’t google it or talk about it. I watch his videos regularly, and he talks about things I was just thinking about. It’s synchronicity not algorithms.

[@alexisabercrombie133]

The phone can scan your retina and know your thoughts

[@gemmavarroyave]

18 months doing intermittent fasting...I lost weight, my bp droped to normal parameters, I look younger, but the most important thing is that I feel better than ever ! Obviously during the eating window I eat healthy food. Intermittent fasting works, but requires discipline. Stay safe! 🙏🧡💜😃

[@gemmavarroyave]

This channel has been the key for me. kzbin.info

[@joseph1845]

It's good if you have well a functioning thyroid and adrenals

[@lilasfaves7846]

Is it ok to have almond milk in morning with coffee first thing whilst in the fasting space plse? Can’t survive without coffee lol!!

[@eddy_with_a_y]

@@lilasfaves7846 just gotta stay below 15 calories during your fasting time!

[@lilasfaves7846]

@@eddy_with_a_y appreciate that! (So it’s no milk for me then 🥲

[@MrTaytersDeep]

2 reasons why a man puts on weight with young children, 1: Your Testosterone takes a nose dive because you are comfy and no need to look for a mate to produce children. 2: You always have a draw in the house filled with crisp and chocolate for them and a quick nibble all adds up.

[@mrdavecee7248]

I'd never thought about point 1. Thanks for that

[@RelightwithKat]

*Take care of your body because it's the only home you'll always have!*

[@naddyn685]

That’s a lovely message thanks!

[@LovelyMel99]

Beautiful

[@stefandomagalski3722]

Sending love, but also a reminder that nothing lasts forever. Be cautious of leaning on the concept of "always". Unless you lean on the concept that everything "always" changes, degrades, oxidizes and eventually dies. Not trying to troll or be a bummer. On the contrary. Because we soon will all age and die it is important to take care of our bodies because all we ever have is now/ this exact moment. It's all love

[@0anant0]

While visiting LDS church in SLC, our guide said something that has stuck with me to this day: Your body is the temple of your soul!

[@martinbennett9908]

Avoiding sugar, bread and pasta is a big part of this if you want to feel less hungry and be more successful at IF. I'm not a vegan so the choices are easier for me, I eat OMAD which is almost always meat/chicken/fish + some steamed green vegetables. As a result, I've shed 5 stones in weight over the last 3 years, and I'm approaching my ideal weight. And I just don't feel hungry any more, while at the same time still loving food. My emotions are completely stable these days, and my mind is much clearer than it ever was, no more brain fog. Avocados are amazing. And I still have cheat days when I will eat any shit that I like, you just don't go mad with it and make sure you go back to the normal routine afterwards.

[@MarmaladeINFP]

Yep. Fasting is so easy to do with a low-carb/high-fat diet, specifically ketogenic. And that kind of eating works best with animal foods, whether omnivorous or carnivorous. One could do a keto diet as a vegan, but it would be much more challenging. Vegetarian keto would be much more doable because it would still allow plenty of fatty animal foods.

[@jiggyciggy2188]

You will adapt very quickly mate, your appetite will disappear very quickly when you're in a fast. Black coffee is also great to kill food cravings. Good luck!

[@michaelelliott6192]

black cofee is life... use a french press,

[@OliHandy2008]

Caffeine is an addictive, psychoactive, stimulant DRUG. Overdosing (or any dose in sensitive individuals) can cause anxiety, insomnia and a whole cascade of negative knock on effects. The caffeine industry is worth billions and is directly linked to thousands of deaths per year. There is also mass exploitation of workers like any other big business, and untold environmental damage from the growing and manufacturing of coffee. But you enjoy it so....

[@gtamike_TSGK]

Some bulletproof coffee to begin with to help fat adapting for sure.

[@jameswilliams3046]

Coffee is great but can wreck your adrenals with fasting.

[@charlytaylor1748]

Oliver... The guy likes coffee! Let's not turn that into yet another sin.

[@craig5046]

Great video! The myth around soy raising esteogen has been debunked. It's been shown that it contains phytoestrogens as opposed to mammalian esteogen, which has protective characteristics rather than any estrogen-raising properties. Which makes sense, as when compared to dairy milk, which is literally from a pregnant animal with extremely high sex hormones, esteogen included 😊

[@karinround8531]

I just wanted to add that flax, soy and all phytoestrogens are beneficial for menopausal women, particularly stressed women who produce oestrogen mainly from the adrenals. Adrenals will always produce stress hormones before oestrogen. Oestrogen is essential as it’s the main bone building hormone and without it osteoporosis and other diseases can set in.

[@hannahmitchell87]

Thanks for addressing this! It's frustrating how pervasive the demonisation of soy myths are!

[@emilygrove-burgerhoff6125]

Thanks for writing this! Was going to add it myself. Soy and flax are extremely good for you- especially on a vegan diet :) I hope Russel will add them back into his diet!

[@MJane194]

Was hoping someone would mention that!

[@Miss_PANDAS]

Lol Cow hormones are too low to exert any biological effects in humans from their milk. Hormones are excreted through urine, not milk. Phytoestrogens mimic estrogen in the body, they bind to hormone receptors just like the real hormone. Estrogen in the body is essential but excess estrogen is not.

[@lj7169]

I've done everything from intermittent fasting to 21 day extended fasts and the best advice I can give is do whatever you want but always listen to your body... if it tells you to stop doing something.. stop doing it!! Lol

[@bradleyboyer9979]

Fasting saved my life. Like, literally. It also made me 10x more productive and helped me to lose 100 lb.

[@cherylanne4390]

Wow! Well done. I am hoping to do the same. Thanks for sharing!

[@elizabeth2416]

Funny how Russel says "intermittent". I am intermittent fasting, for the last two months now and it has not only helped me loose weight, but has eased all my digestive issues. I highly recommend giving it a go. I do 4/20. I found the first two weeks hard, but now I no longer feel hungry in the mornings, I don't feel tired or depleted and it cuts back on my food bills. LOL!

[@jennyd5770]

I usually do 16 and 8 and it has not only helped my digestive issues, but my joints and inflammation are doing better too! I dont go crazy on the carbs or sugar during that period either though (less than 100 g a day, so not super low)

[@tablespoon888]

What's 4/20? 4 eating and 20 fasting?

[@JamesQHolden]

@@tablespoon888 Weed

[@DailyDose926]

@LastText OnTheLeft 🤨🤔🥴🤯💀

[@ascendtoaesthetics]

look into a ketogenic carnivorous diet 🥩

[@Texas81999]

Autophagy is the most magical thing. 90 days of 18/6, but I cut out grains, corn , soy and dairy except aged cheese and grass fed butter 7 years ago, so it wasn’t a drastic change for me. It really is okay to skip breakfast. I never crave food. I eat at 1 and 6:30. I do OMAD once a week. I am 66 and feel 26. Mental clarity is off the charts. ✌️covid kills if one is obese. I originally Fasted to autogaphy to heal my kidneys with proteinuria. It fixed that problem. My kidneys detoxed at about day 14. I thought I was getting another kidney stone, I was fine after that. Checked by medical doctor and wellness doctor. You will love how you feel Russell. It’s better than drugs.

[@polynesianmovtgp7439]

Great job! Hope to be as healthy as you when (IF) i hit that age.. I notice for myself, the recipe is a little different because I work out hard and don't want my body to pull from the muscle stores. I used to workout on a 12+ hour fast and wondered why I wasn't gaining any muscle. Keep it up sister

[@stephenbyrneireland]

It's the only way to live. 3 to 4 times a week, along with cold showers...im a new man reborn at 44 years old.

[@gwenwade6059]

Fasting overnight whilst you sleep is just that. A fast. Breakfast gets its name from that. Sure, eat early evening. Digest well. Reset. New day.

[@lauramiller5877]

Ha break-fast, never thought of it like that 👍

[@caroltosi2518]

From what I've learned over the past year or so, fasting and intermittent fasting, together with absolutely no processed carbs, 'bad' oils, and definitely no sugar, is the key to victory over illness. I've also read (and experienced somewhat) the euphoria that comes from longer fasts and the sense of well-being. There's a reason most religions of the world have used fasting at one time or another. You should definitely find great benefit in your new routine Russell. Best wishes! Keep us posted on what you learn from the experience.

[@PlatosDeviations]

I agree completely from what u said, except the religious parts. The way muslims fast is downright bad for your health

[@ggstylz]

@@PlatosDeviations Why?

[@martinrea8548]

@@PlatosDeviations not really, it's just intermittent fasting with an eating window that opens after sunset during Ramadan.

[@MFanelli]

What about honey? No sugar at all? 😞😩

[@caroltosi2518]

@@MFanelli it seems awful at first but you get used to it. I use Stevia since it seems to be a safe sweetener. But who knows right? Research could come out that stevia is bad too and then I'll be right there with you, weeping for sweets. Lol.

[@aileensander7675]

I've been a vegan since I was a teenager, 50 years ago. Intermittent fasting from 16 to 20. hours a day for the last couple of years. Makes a world of difference in a positive way.. of course not eating processed food, sugar, gluten, etc. for me is the key. I totally respect you...One of my favorite humans...you are seriously a God send. Gratitude

[@andycampano]

You don't have to cut out chocolate just make it at home with dates, raw chocolate and peanuts in the food processor. Very healthy, all natural and extremely delicious

[@christinebradshaw9377]

A Native woman once said to me, Sometimes people eat when they are actually thirsty so to drink some water first, and if you are still hungry have a little good food. 🙃

[@divineLove1111]

I have found this to be so true for me

[@absta100]

I try and remember to drink apple cider vinegar in water beforehand... I've had less gas and feel good

[@christinebradshaw9377]

I have it in my salad dressing. Udos oil is also good on salad and if you dont eat fish or meat it has dha from plants, which your brain needs. udos oil, oregano, apple cider vinegar, pink salt, fresh lemon, that is my salad dressing for greek salad.

[@absta100]

@@christinebradshaw9377 nice 1. No i dont eat fish or meat. I'll look it up, thanks! . I've been doing the 18/6 cut out snacking started to lose my dumpling tummy . Feel much better. Your salad dressing sounds yum. I grow my own oregano too 😎

[@christinebradshaw9377]

@@absta100 I also Have it with Garlic Bread, Garlic is a natural antibiotic. very good for you. I got a bread in a circle, with holes in it from a rest last night and the food was divine ! Such a nice surprise !!

[@Michele-rn5bf]

That makes sense that parents of young children gain weight as stress produces cortisol. There’s always a level of stress with little ones. 😉

[@finflwr]

Add to that the slow pace at which we walk everywhere with the little ones too. And go more often by car to save time due to the slow pace.

[@gavinspeaks]

We are made of TRILLIONS of cells. In other words you're a SELF MADE Trillionaire! Stop putting money and things on a pedestal. Give yourself credit, respect and love! The more you appreciate who you are WITHOUT things the more THINGS will come since your telling the universe that you’re great and you have everything on a vibrational level. 💜 Heart-Based Manifestation KZbinr

[@charlierox3190]

I've been intermittent fasting for about 3 months. Love it! I start eating around 1pm and dinner is 6pm the latest. 2x coffees, 2x green teas, apple cider vinegar in the morning is a good thing to keep that digestive system flowing if you know what I mean! Feel so much more alive, focused; mediation is easier to tune into and my dreams are insane and! I have lost nearly 2 stone in the process. Plus save money on food haha!!! Winning. . Good luck Russell I'm sure you will love the benefits x

[@gigipetit1988]

A great book to read that has LOTS of vital information on Fasting, is: The Complete Guide To Fasting by Jason Fung and Jimmy Moore. Seriously, its a great read and explains about the medical aspects to Fasting, the different types of fasting e.g. Intermittent etc, recipes etc.... Well worth the money spent. 100%.

[@gigipetit1988]

@Grimmlord Blakk Peachy😊 Enjoy the read!

[@gigipetit1988]

@Grimmlord Blakk No worries. I've been intermittent fasting for a while without having much knowledge about what actually happens etc, so this book was an amazing eye opener 👍 All the best.

[@geevesnc3008]

I agree! Dr Fung is a medical gem! Great book which removes all superstition about fasting! 👍🏼

[@gigipetit1988]

@@geevesnc3008 Exactly! 😊👍Before Dr Fung, I wasn't sure what to believe about fasting. It's a great thing to be informed and have that knowledge at hand.

[@bundleofperceptions1397]

Russell, "....tell him he's never to get hungry" might not just have been about eating. Hunger is about satisfying a specific need, and the way you handled fame and success, by becoming addicted, is probably an indication that you don't handle hunger (appetitive behavior) very well. I'm sure your work with healing entails dealing with your appetites.

[@yellowccake]

Legit I was thinking the same thing, and about to write such.

[@kyoung2918]

I enjoy IF. Within a couple weeks I could feel bloat and inflammation practically disappear from my body. Plus after a few weeks you really don't even miss breakfast or whatever meal you decide to miss.

[@alelectric2767]

It’s just a calorie reduction scheme. Edit: Not knocking it just sayin that’s what it is.

[@hannahmitchell87]

not necessarily. It's entirely possible to IF without calorie restriction. You just consume them in a smaller window

[@b.o7815]

i would have thought that too, but after doing it myself, i can finally understand why 1000 calorie limits and exercise never helped me lose weight. it's because i was eating or drinking all throughout the day instead. if you have a soda, and you drink it in 15 minutes, your blood sugar goes up, and comes back down after a time. if you drink that same soda but sip slowly over 2 hours, every sip is triggering your blood sugar, and your bodys insulin is constantly triggered. thus, insulin resistance is born over time.

[@aH-qq2us]

Been doing it for four years now and I look younger than before I sleep like stone and Today I had a eye test .Optician was surprised that my sight has improved even though I practically stopped wearing glasses ! I do occasional eye exercises and practice wim Hof method as well which my be helpful in eye health to

[@JaniahDay]

Well done

[@sarahelisabeth1562]

I’m so glad you mentioned eating disorders, I’m a health coach who works with binge & emotional eaters. & yes you’re so right it’s really important to have a healthy relationship with food before you do these things. If you’re someone who’s actively struggling with binge or emotional eating it’s really important not to restrict as it generally causes more binging & overeating. This doesn’t just go for intermittent fasting but all diets in general. I think what’s really important & what I’ve found with clients is not looking at WHAT you eat (if you’re struggling with food) but WHY. What’s the intention? If the intention is self loathing, punishment, judgement & force, it’s likely not to be helpful. If it’s self love & care it can be a totally different story!! Once your relationship with food improves it’s easier to start making changes from a place of love for your body & health! ❤️ Thank you for sharing your experience with us & can’t wait to come watch your show in Oxford in October! ❤️

[@ging1984]

I wish this comment could be pinned to the top. So many people (myself included) used/use IF as an "alternative" to their disordered eating, but it's still disordered for many. IF in society is accepted, hip, very promising like so many trends, but if not done correctly or with a trained guide can be really destructive and harmful. I appreciate that he aknowledged this, as many don't while discussing IF, just wish it was earlier in the video or given a little more air time. Given how sick our society is, I'm sure many need to hear it!

[@JawkneeJay]

Sound advice. I struggle with eating disorder most of my life, tried Intermittent Fast routine and it’s not good for me. I exercise regularly and find that eating smaller and healthier portions of food is more ideal for me.

[@alyssasartgarden]

So glad you wrote this. From what I understand unrestricted eating is important to rewire your brain to teach it that it is not in a famine (most eating disorders run on the restrict or binge-restrict cycle in some way) Our bodies are amazing, yet we think we need to control them to the nth degree.

[@baladasanudas]

Hare Krishna!

[@C...G...]

namaste 😀

[@opustravels3659]

Tried 16:8, 20:4, and 23:1. More energy, better sleep, better focus, more time, lost weight etc. I don't see why not everyone is doing this. Could be because most people know about it, a surprisingly high number of people are afraid of fasting, that the government tells you that you should eat 5 meals a day, breakfast is most important meal of the day or some other propaganda bs.

[@fs5775]

Not everyone is doing it because it's not marketed. Because there's no money to be made off of people who consume LESS than normal. Much more lucrative to push a product at them.

[@Doofie1990]

You don’t have to worry too much about flax seed and the oestrogen levels because you’re not a plant. 😂 It’s also actually called ‘Phytoestrogen’ and it’s perfectly safe and healthy to consume.

[@RichardRainsford]

when you have BulletProof coffee in the mornings, it replaces breakfast, takes away hunger and lets me fast til 3pm and beyond with very little effort, this works well when reducing carbs too

[@asselm2983]

I fast for 16 hours everyday. Helped to cure my insulin resistance.

[@finflwr]

I generally leave eating until lunch or dinner time, depending on the day and how I feel. It gives the body all night and early day without eating and I like it, makes me feel a lot less bloated and digestion is much improved.

[@seancooper779]

I have A LOT of weight to lose and I'm combining Intermittent fasting with a low-carb/high-fat diet (LCHF). I fast for 72 hours between Sunday 5pm and Wednesday 5pm and then I go to one meal a day Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I did this before lockdown and was losing weight like crazy and I've never felt better. I gave up when (useless) lockdowns started and my drinking increased significantly, but now I'm back to it and I'm feeling great again. Oh, by the way, I have WHATEVER I want on a Saturday. As much food and booze (including carbs) as I want and I'm still losing about 3 to 6 pounds per week.

[@RelightwithKat]

Think of all the energy your body could expend on other wonderful functions like healing, detoxifying, when we aren't gorging our faces! Fasting makes sense, it's only something I dabbled into recently as I just did a 100 hour fast - it was hard but interesting.

[@PeachesCourage]

I like the Spanish way of eating very small meals 8-12 times a day and you do lose weight your hypothalamus isn't taxed so you don't feel hungry and your heart isn't also If you fast to long like dieting it can hurt your heart and glands too. Vit B 12 is very necessary if you are Vegan because again it will hurt your heart if you don't get enough

[@strengthnerd8680]

Ive done IF for over 2 years and it was magic the first 1 and a half year, lost alot of weight and had really clearity of mind. After around 18 months i dont know if my body just got used to my fasting one meal a day or i just got abit lazy with it, but i failed at loosing more weight (still was abit overweight but lost almost 50kg the year prior.) Im off IF fasting now for abit just counting calories and just generally watch what i eat, but will go back at some point. I can 100% recommend IF for the weightloss aspect cause i really thought i found the cheatcode for weithloss the first year. The mental aspect shound not be understated aswell. I believe it can really help with depression and other mental issues, it did for me. I felt real clarity of mind and felt really alert when i went 24 hour+ without eating

[@jackedkerouac4414]

I also plateaued with IF and eventually gained the weight back. I think for me my morning coffees during the fasting window started to spike my insulin. Also when I first started doing IF I coupled it with intense weight training but now it's not enough just to lift. I have to include more cardio. Maybe it's the same for you

[@SamBassComedy]

I'm all for fasting in various ways. I'm 42 and look 32. I feel 32 other than some past injuries. I eat healthy, but I'm no saint. I eat some sugar, I smoke weed, and drink alcohol a few times a week. If I feel offf, I fast for 36hrs and my body does an almost full reset. I think people should be aware of their bodies more, then we wouldn't be so focused on stuffing ourselves.

[@dylanwallace7922]

Yo Russ. I also weighed 91kg in April 2019. Like yourself I intermittent fasted and rode my mountain bike every day with my mates and got down to 72kg by August 2019. I even smoked weed and ate a bit of junk and managed to shed the weight. So, stick with the fasting, it works and gets easier with time. You got this! Very good podcast by Andrew Huberman (Stanford Neursoscience Professor) about this sorta thing. Peace xo

[@divineLove1111]

Very interesting Russell, I started IF in January because I had done some research and read a lot about how it helps emotional eating, which I have done for years, so I started on January 11th, got myself an app set up and started on the 16:8, it was hell to start with (I wont lie) but I continued having a cheat day every week, then after about 6 weeks I started to incorporate light exercise, which I built up gradually, I started to intuitively eat cleaner in my eating window, drinking much more water and herbal teas, I cut out sugar and milk in drinks (in feeding window too) i treat myself to a couple of slices of bread a week, but i dont miss bread at all, i have lost 26kg so far, gone from size 18-20 to size 12, i do use a slendertone ab belt which really helped kick start my core, i am just so glad that i started, i am now on a 24hr fast on mondays and the rest are the warrior fast (20-4) they were tough at first but now are a breeze, i would have never thought that i would be able to do this, spent so many years trying so many different diets and failing, but this isnt a diet, it is a lifestyle change, i am 50 next year, i have struggled with my weight since i was early 20's, I am now the size I was in my early 20's before I gained the weight, but I have to say that the mindset helps, I have meditated seriously every day for the last 3 years, working on myself from the inside out, it was the meditation that started all this, so for me it was finding the right meditation practice for me, and also using many different "tools" together whereas before I used them individually without any result. Much Love to you on your journey 💖

[@rvfiasco]

I have a question. How long after you began meditation were you able to see any difference? Like the meditation actually had a point? I do Asana and Pranayama anywhere from an hour a day to three and I've done it almost a month. I'm also keeping a daily journal. I'm just worried all of this discipline is for nothing. Did you go through this? (Edit: Am I just not doing it enough? Should I take breaks? I'm sorry, I don't have a teacher so I'm alone on this)

[@divineLove1111]

@@rvfiascoI had a lot of childhood trauma and fron previous relationships that I had to work through, I had done counselling etc, and I was meditating but not regularly, until about 3 years ago when I kind of hit a brick wall mentally, emotionally I was a wreck, so I has 2 options let it consume me or try seriously to heal myself, I was introduced to a meditation practice and I was that bad that I struggled to reach 5 minutes, but I built it up, I was persistent and yes it was difficult some days my mind would battle against me, then one day I just decided to surrender to the meditation, and it got a lot easier. I am able to observe the experiences from my past down as an observer, not making an opinion from it, and I have days and night filled with compassion. The meditation literally turned my life around, then I decided to try the fasting, but i was a good 3 years of continuous work on myself to get to that point, but i felt ready to tackle the emotional eating and it worked. The mind will doubt, it always trys to come in an sabotage but I catch it now. So now most days in meditation I can just observe the ramblings of my mind without getting caught up in it, sometimes it catches me and I say "oh there it goes" that's the observer, I noticed I got caught up, and I start again, the mind does what it does but we dont need to get up in its drama, I learnt that

[@rvfiasco]

@@divineLove1111 Very good work! It takes discipline. The thing I figured out is that I need to focus more on "the process" instead of "the result." I think it boils down to being that I'm my own worse critic and also that I'm impatient. Yet, that's the point of actually meditating. To slow down, to be grateful and to foster love. I'm happy you were able to heal from that trauma. Life it seems is filled with ordeal and trials. I choose to look at it from the vantage point that I'm the person I am today because of them. Who knows whether MY experience would help another by sharing it? Letting them know that they aren't alone in the struggle and that healing is not only possible but attainable. Thank you for replying!

[@saharaharris]

Russell is a man of the people. Great to listen to and so down to earth.

[@noelinecampbell8146]

IF has been incredible for me! Yes the weight loss part is significant, but it’s not even the best bit! It’s the autophagy that happens when you allow your body to stop digesting food! I’ve recently started switching things up a little by including a 36hr fast once a week or so. The rest of the week, I mostly stick with my noon to 6pm eating window. I very rarely feel hungry before that time anyway but if I didn’t eat enough fat the night before, I’ll have a break-fast a bit earlier in the morning. It’s been about 4 months now, and I literally feel like my body is healing! I’m stopping my HRT as I find my hormones are now balancing out naturally. My joint inflammation has gone, I’ve never felt healthier in my life!

[@Anne-ku3lj]

I first tried it in 2019 and lost two stone. In terms of health it’s one of the Best decisions I’ve ever made.

[@gwenwade6059]

In my humble opinion. You are looking beautiful at your current weight. Stage weight is model weight. Moderation in all things. Feed the brain. Large organ. Fad dieting is a slippery slope.

[@elkpaz560]

Dr Jason Fung on YT is good - he said something which really struck home - if you're hungry it doesn't matter, ignore it and you'll stop being hungry. BUT if you do a long fast (over 24 hours) be careful to REFEED properly.

[@celinescrappassion2184]

and stay hydrated... You can dry fast, but it is not recommended over 24hrs

[@MarmaladeINFP]

I've never had a problem with refeeding after longer fasts. But I've only done so while doing a very low-carb diet. It's apparently the carbs one has to be careful with when refeeding.

[@kkharris4439]

I’m a recovered bulimic and I have to tell you that I agree with you around being careful with these diets because for me it made things worst. Recently I was eating way to much to get more protein and found I was on a fast track to gorging. 7 pounds later I dropped the high protein, and veganism and all the other stuff that triggers me. I’m exercising and feeling good and I’m back to calmly eating consciously. I love when I’m grounded. I feel beautiful in my soul and full of gratitude.

[@MattAngiono]

Veganism is an ethical stance, not a diet... You should consider the thousands of innocent animals that have to suffer. If done right, you can feel better than ever too! I literally haven't gotten sick in 5 years, and am in better shape than before becoming vegan. Even my run in with covid last year was gone in under a day. But like I said, it's more about the animals, and preventing what we do to them needlessly. I'm sure you could figure out how to make it work if you really make the ethical connection and use that as motivation!

[@yellowccake]

I've been doing intermittent fasting for years, and had no idea it was intermittent fasting. I eat from 11am-7:30pm. Either way as a kid, we didn't eat after 7pm, so I've learned to not eat constantly. I think it's tremendously beneficial, and that way food also doesn't control my entire day

[@elkpaz560]

Not eating snacks all through the day was the norm a few decades ago. Not eating between meals (and spiking insulin) was just good behaviour.

[@jumhig]

I think a low carb diet is a better starting point for most people (as carbs are the enemy). IF is a little "extreme", BUT I have heard that it works best if you are on a Keto (very low carb) diet already, so may not be very effective if you are vegan.

[@MarmaladeINFP]

That is probably true for most people. Fasting is much more difficult when one is constantly hungry and craving carbs. But Jason Fung started using fasting for many of his patients who were working class ethnic immigrants. Carbs were too central to their dietary identity. So, it depends. I must admit that it's been about impossible for me to convince anyone I know to try a moderately low-carb diet, much less a keto diet. Then again, I can't say anyone I know has convinced to try fasting either.

[@reinerschafer1708]

IF is much easier if one goes low carb for a while first. Low carb makes one "fat adapted", so going into your fat stores and using those for energy is much easier. It's much more difficult to be metabolically flexible if you dependent on carbs during your eating window. It can be done, but it's harder.

[@shitalkanitkar5995]

It isnt really extreme. You justvhave to break into it slowly as your body is used to eating at certain times. Once your body gets used to the 16:8 it hates eating in between!

[@MarmaladeINFP]

@@reinerschafer1708- That is my own understanding and experience. I've been doing low-carb diets for years now. I did short fasts back when I ate high-carb. But I never felt drawn to longer fasts until I was fat-adapted.

[@northernpunx1978]

I do it by accident a lot.

[@biodivers5294]

I find IF 16-8 easy to do, and enjoy the fact that I’m in charge of the food I take (what/when) instead of the food being in charge of me. Good luck!

[@corvina3588]

Intermittent fasting has helped me get control over the ghrelin/leptin cycle. It stops me from feeling hungry between meals. When I wake up in the morning, I'm not starving for breakfast. I can just have a cup of coffee, and I'm good to go until late afternoon. But because of severe food allergies (wheat/egg/lactose), I have to be careful what I do eat at meals to keep from ending up in ER. I began combining intermittent fasting with carb cycling to maintain my weightloss. Three days of primary carbs - oats, rice/rice flour foods, veggies, and fruit. Then three days of low carb foods.

[@rvfiasco]

This seems doable. I'm going to get oats, rice and veggies.

[@aaronfischer9885]

"The lion is most handsome when looking for food." ~ Rumi

[@sohosteveuk]

It gets easier. I never thought I'd ever be capable of a 24 hour fast but I've done about ten of them now without too much of a struggle. Keep it up

[@lynn6162]

Just lost 11 kilos eating in a 2 hour time frame everyday and generally feel much more well in all sorts of ways. You get used to not eating. I’m staying in a hotel with breakfast included today so I had to eat it. Felt horrible all day.

[@sophoclestutorial]

No, you don’t have to eat breakfast because it’s included. We stayed in hotels with breakfast included and we just have coffee, yes you feel bad, but I was sure I would feel worse if I ate that enticing croissant…

[@westway5619]

The best thing I found about IF was giving your body the time to heel itself! Allowing your body to rest from constant digestion, means it can repair aches and pains you’d otherwise have to live with!

[@curtisssmith5204]

It’s actually keeping insulin levels low. Insulin causes inflammation with can be responsible for aches and pains along with arterial damage.

[@ArnaBaartz]

Yep It’s not just about fat burning It also does that other thing …autofagy ..? Body kicks into healing state Apparently animals will stop eating and drinking when they’re sick, for a few days sometimes. So their bodies can heal.

[@mishukzoo]

Honestly IF is probably the best thing that happened to me. Even if some days I might break my fast earlier than usual, most of the time I can’t conceive eating breakfast; whenever I get talked into eating a breakfast/brunch I end up feeling like I have brain fog

[@PrydeFoltz]

Yes it works but people can overdue it. I use it intermittently ... not everyday. From my own experience it should be tempered with seasonality too. I have no interest in doing it in the summer but once the days shorten, I want to do it naturally. Putting a little weight on in the summer when you are a healthy body weight is good for you wrt to storing fat soluble vitamins. You have clearly put on some muscle as well; so take that into consideration. I follow a more ancestral diet (you know what that means) and so I have long given up cravings. In other words, other than the odd yearning for salt, I do not crave anything but just get hungry. This doesn't mean my food doesn't taste great; it does; I enjoy my food but it does not control me anymore. I By the bye, I do NOT need pounds and pounds of food everyday either. I make sure I eat a very nutrient and natural fat rich diet and utilize more of the life I take to sustain my own. Hun, you've really given yourself an uphill battle with this wrt Veganism. And really when you evaluate the actual environmental and humane footprint of a plant-based diet versus an ancestral diet, you discover like with most things, it is really about corporate profits and not the environment or animal well being. I understand you live in a rural setting. You could easily return your diet to vegetarianism in both a humane and environmental way. Free -range eggs and raw, fermented dairy are incredibly good for you. The chickens are protected and given a natural and communal life. It is a symbiotic relationship. Pastured animals are good for the environment. They sequester net carbon and promote top soil creation. Nothing is more natural than animals in a field. I understand the thinking behind veganism and celebrate the beautiful spirits who will try it out. I certainly tried it too. My experience. It is simply not possible without an accompanying mental and physical cost . You appear to be suffering from that now in a small way but still suffering.

[@lieweheksie2876]

I've been eating only during the early evening (1 or 2 meals), no snacks in between, only liquid without sugar, for 2 years now. The secret is to avoid sugar and starches, and IMPORTANT to eat enough fat (coconut, butter, olive - NOT margarine, sunflower, soy or other "vegetable" oils) - see Dr Berg's channel. There's a huge difference between fasting and starvation - difference is in the healthy fats. Don't count calories! Oh and I lost 15kg (from 85 - 70) and sometimes find myself getting hungry only after 26 hours. It becomes a lifestyle. I'm female, 60yrs old, healthy and thus on no meds, not even a headache pill - coz I don't get them anymore :)

[@sagestoic7524]

IF is phenomenal. Though perhaps swap the runs and cardio for more strength training and yoga as cardio increases cortisol which leads to adrenal fatigue and a plethora of issues.. OMAD keto (coconut oil, nuts & avocado if your vegan ) is my preference, eating between 1-2.. And stop weighing yourself Russell!

[@gandalfthewhite8273]

Whatever regular fasting regime you try, your body will get used to it and will compensate, and the metabolism will adapt. That is why I think it is better to do the 24-48 hrs fasting 2 or 3 times a month but in a random way. Ramadan & Lent were for this purpose, fast for a lunar month each year to get rid of the toxins and to help regulate metabolism and mental wellbeing. The body doesn't get used to this way as it is always a shock to the system.

[@jochemlaurenssen9440]

You should be fat adapted before you start intermittent fasting. That way you will not be hungry and have no negative effects like headaches. You have to ease in to it.

[@ianbriers2273]

Great clip Russel. I’ve been intermittent fasting for now over nearly 6 years. I can train on it (running 5 miles in a morning when I wake or yoga/ gym session) but don’t apply it to my weekends or holidays. I’ve just come back from a beautiful yoga retreat where I ate normally but must admit I was looking forward to picking up IF as soon as I returned. Black coffee, green tea and lots of water in my 16 hour fasting window. You’ll nail this Russell 🙏🏻

[@martynaserocka3825]

I recommend Abby's kitchen video about IF! No bs 💪plus simnnet nutrition yt. This soy + estrogen is a myth. No jokes Russel, enjoy your tofu and tempeh!! love xx

[@freyahopcroft]

I lost 3 stone in 6 months for my wedding day, doing a mix of intermittent fasting, OMAD, 3 day fasts and keto. 3 day fasts are surprisingly easy, even for a comfort eater!

[@gulyakolakova168]

Gaining 10 kg of pandemic time + child, very familiar :).. I have a practice of always having fruits and vegetables on the table, so whenever I want to eat, at least I can eat healthy. Yesterday, I went camping with about 10 strangers. They were all meat eaters and were laughing how can I survive on nuts, apples, corn, cucumber and sweet pepper. :) then they ate all my nuts.. Lol

[@PascalBlaschta]

I intuitively began to do IF after reaching a breaking point with stomach pains. In spite of being very dismissive of IF prior, due to experiences with partners who starved themselves to lose weight (not IF), I felt a need to do it. Within a week, the pains died down greatly. I still don’t know what ailment it is that I have, the doctors are useless in my area in helping me find that out, but I can now manage and learn to recognise what triggers these intense bouts of pain and live life without wanting to jump out of a window by the end of the day, and without waking up my household when my arse would have a long awaited conversation with the toilet.

[@justahumanbeing.709]

you might have irritable bowel syndrome, i have a mild condition called Gilberts syndrome which cause me to have sensitive stomach .

[@PascalBlaschta]

@@justahumanbeing.709 I’ve come to suspect that too, I appreciate you taking the time to reach out and offer a helpful suggestion as to where to keep looking : ) I also researched Gilbert’s syndrome briefly after reading your response. I hope it doesn’t impact you enough in your daily life to render coping mechanisms ineffective!

[@justahumanbeing.709]

@@PascalBlaschta Hi Pacal, no worries. I.B.S. can be an indicator of Chronic fatigue syndrome, too. G.S. is no problem really just have to be careful what you eat and feel tired sometimes, too much fried foods or chick peas and onions are among the things that give me a bad stomach. hope you figure it out. take care.

[@karenferns6160]

I do OMA & fast for 24hrs, sometimes longer. I eat plant based & like u said,cook & eat mindfully. I've lost around 2stone in a couple of yrs & feel good being lean. Good luck. 🤩🙌

[@nedah2750]

Would love to see you interview Dr. Michael Greger to get more in depth about IF as well as whole foods plant based nutrition!

[@tomschmitt8561]

Michael Greger is a shill for Big Pharma & Big Ag….only 20% of what he squeals with his annoying Mr Know It All tone is actually true…he’s doing his part to keep us sick with misinformation and sprinkles just a enough truth to keep him appearing knowledgeable…do not follow him blindly…

[@nedah2750]

@@tomschmitt8561 the evidence is in the results and his expertise has significantly improved the health of many people I personally know. Hard to argue with promoting whole unprocessed REAL food!

[@webadage]

in-amittent? lol I lost 65 lbs two years ago doing Keto and fasting. One week out of every month (for about 12 months) I fasted for 7 day (water only). I lost muscle and fat but I got skinny fast. As usual I gained most of it back because I wasn't disciplined enough to stick with it but I still only eat one meal per day which is extreme intermittent fasting. I eat dinner around 3:30 PM and that's it till the next day around 3:30 pm. It's become a habit and I don't get hungry at all. Of the 65 lbs I lost I have reclaimed all but about 25 lbs. I assume those are staying off because of the intermittent fasting. If I go back to pure Keto I'm sure I'd shed more weight.

[@phatyfruits2176]

I so appreciate your variety of topics Russell. I am waiting for a cast about homemakers and the underlying issues surrounding this job especially during school closures and quarantines, and the societal saftey net that these child raisers provide without protection or pay, often relying on the good intentions of their partners. Thank you !Thank you!

[@KarmicWealth]

Hey brother… 1. Thanks for existing. And I mean that sincerely. And 2: I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but just in case, the tofu/estrogen thing is a myth.

[@christinebadostain6887]

We are becoming a carbaphobic world. Carbs aren't the enemy. Mother Earth provides carbohydrate rich foods for a good reason. Potatoes, rice, even whole grain breads are healthy. Just look at WFPB individuals and it is obvious that foods that grow out of the soil ARE healthy.

[@chellepatino1675]

Potatoes are natural. Rice and grains are heavily heavily processed

[@christinebadostain6887]

@@chellepatino1675 Thank you for responding. How are brown rice and quinoa heavily processed?

[@chellepatino1675]

@@christinebadostain6887 you said Bread not quinoa. Bread is heavily processed. Brown rice is sprayed with chemicals and pesticides and also contains more arsenic from the ground in its outer layer. It's not processed like white rice but still has some processing from mass production. Good luck finding organic. You really can't.

[@christinebadostain6887]

@@chellepatino1675 I purchase organic brown rice at Natural Grocer. I don't believe that whole wheat bread is bad, eaten in moderation. Thanks for the feedback

[@chokochox1203]

Im vegan and doing intermittent fasting for over 5 years now, usualy 22h fast with 2h eating window minimum 18-20h fasting i start eating somewhere from 9-12 pm, whole day just on water... and i have more energy than ever. Sometimes i fast for 75h+ and i still have energy to do hard work.

[@alienfrommarss]

People call it fasting, I call it waiting for pay day to buy more food.😂

[@kJ922-h3j]

Look up prolonged fasting though, so many more serious benefits. Obviously not all the time if you don’t have a lot of extra fat. The moods and headaches are because you need to replenish electrolytes using the proper salts. Also The 5:2 thing is absolute crap, the fact it’s called fasting is a joke, it’s a low calorie diet which is what actually puts the body into starvation mode which messes with your metabolism. Fasting doesn’t

[@evantochydlowski4787]

One of the things that I have noticed in my friends who do intermittent fasting is that they have a tendency to *overeat* at the end of their feeding window. For example if they only allow themselves to eat from 11am to 7pm then they will eat a huge meal before their feeding window closes. Which I think can just add extra stress onto the body and defeat the purpose of having a fasting period. I think that it's much better if you just eat intuitively and according to the body's needs rather than to stress over the exact timing of your feeding window and end up overeating because you know you won't be able to eat again for X amount of hours.

[@fs5775]

not for me. overall my appetite is less - no desire to overeat. have been intermittent fasting for about a year, keeps weight off and keeps me centered

[@jaquimeehan2743]

That sounds like your friends are eating processed foods or lots of carbs in their eating window. The idea behind intermittent fasting is to combine it with a low carb, high fat diet. If they are eating good healthy fats in their meals they won't feel the need to overeat just before beginning their fasting period.

[@mjbrownlee7979]

I don't why I didn't like you(🤔Katie perry) BUT I've changed my mind. I really like you and the vibes you give

[@Phief]

I have literally eaten like this the majority of my life and have never been overweight. In fact usually underweight or within the "normal" range. Had no idea my eating style had a proper name. Thank you for sharing.

[@desultorilypanacea]

Intermittent fasting is NOT for people with eating disorders or who have had eating disorders. Sorry, Russel, you should skip this diet.