What Happens If You Don't Eat For 3 Days?

[@drekberg]

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[@MrTraveller.]

So how much weight can you lose from the 72hr fast. Just watched the whole video.

[@DebbiePeet]

Great Video and information Dr. Ekberg. I just did a 5 day fast and I'm thinking about a 24 hour fast on Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's, do you think that would be ok? Or is it more beneficial to fast 3 days 3 times a year? This video has helped me a lot to understand the benefits of fasting!!!! God Bless You and ALL Your Family Dr. Ekberg FOREVER AMEN🙏

[@Reggie2000]

What kind of minerals or how much, ect per day? Can I just drink some mineral water from the store, or do I need to buy something? What about salt per day, how much and when do I start that? Is salt the mineral your talking about? Do I need to worry about electrolytes? Is that just salt? Maybe a whole video on just "minerals". I don't want any negatives from fasting. Thanks.

[@lisapochecalhoun]

@@Reggie2000 I'd like a video on this, too, please.

[@stojanchetrajanov5309]

Hi Can you make video for lipoma? Thanks so much

[@ugochukwuonyia3370]

Who else is watching this video while fasting?😅

[@Nokubonga-nb8qe]

Me 30 June 2024 and on day 4 (fasting and prayer)

[@aldrich2825]

I am 27 hours in....wish me luck :)

[@PipoAugustin]

I'm actually on my third day then I saw the title 😀

[@Dick_Justice_304]

Cheers with green tea

[@Rubenmensah-7kadosh]

More grace . I'm getting prepared to start 21 days of fasting and prayer also .... May the Lord strengthen all of us ... Shalom

[@trucho9925]

I’m on hour 70th of the 72 hours fast. Watching this again for the 10th times to keep me motivated to keep going.

[@PallasAndDove]

We need that! I have these on my tv on a loop sometimes 😂

[@lucien-media]

Same here

[@jltt2203]

Me too. I’m at 52 hours. It’s been rough.

[@funtimefranky]

I’m on hour 18 of a 5 day fast. I’ve done 5 before. I find day 1 the hardest.

[@AJ19XXOC]

On 26 hours of fasting. Never done this before but I’m staying motivated 🤘

[@luciengrondin5802]

"We mostly eat as a matter of habit and fear of what would happen if we don't." So true.

[@nickkurr4967]

whats there to fear its just food its not like water

[@mith2946]

That's not the most accurate either though, we eat for pleasure more than anything. In America at least

[@SDFlagg]

FOMO

[@traceywiles3490]

Almost everything does better underfed than overfed

[@mohamedAli-kj6fb]

Who programmed Americans to fear being hungry or fasting 😆

[@Jesusmyking3108]

"hunger is just a feeling, there's nothing dangerous about it, just ignore it, drink water and it will go away" 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Powerful!!

[@Godmysheperd]

I mean the hunger can be ignored but the endless boredom and depression is real.

[@robynsmiles]

This is literally an eating disorder affirmation. :/ yes I watched the video.

[@kelleywyskiel8513]

@@robynsmiles agreed

[@blakesmith9039]

Just watch your sugar doesn't go too low. You can feel quite sick.

[@jenniferhege7283]

Good salt morning and midday really helps with cravings and maintaining trace minerals when off food… should try to be busy and you shouldn’t be bored 😊 baby steps are helpful too…

[@jpcelestian]

I just did a 72 hour fast. The hours from 24 to 48 were the hardest when I was hungriest and ready to give up and eat, but after 48 hours it became much easier. I'm nearing 72 hours now as I write this. I'm doing this for health benefits--not for weight loss as I'm already slim enough but hoping these fasts can help with cancer suppression.

[@carlosguevara5154]

how did it go?

[@AlexandruVataman]

@@carlosguevara5154 he just explained how it was

[@KingsDaughter.]

I really hope and pray it worked for you 🙏

[@man94xxBIG]

It gets difficult for me whenever I reach 60 to 62 hours..I usually give-up around 64 and 65 hours

[@Fernandez218]

I hate posts like this that post something cool but don't follow up with the replies 😭😭

[@Tom-yo7zf]

I've done 40 days and nights water only and have done more than 21 days 6 times and countless 3-7 day fasts. Fasting is great.

[@SonnyBo]

What were your experiences with the holy of holy 40 day fast?

[@mattbrew11]

I’m 40 years old I do a 24 hour fast once a week and a 5 day fast once a quarter but following that quarterly fast I do one week of eating anything Ive been craving whenever i want. That usually means beer, cheeses, fried chicken, beans, mac & cheese, bread, deserts, fruit & hamburgers/hot dogs. I try to plan out in advance so that im not restricted at big social gatherings like Christmas or july 4th. Ive started not feeling so great after 7 days of indulgence and my belief is that its great reminder to stay on track. On a daily basis i eat within a 6-8 hour interval. In 2 years of doing this ive dropped from 390lbs to 195lbs and I’m within 10lbs of my division 1 college baseball days. My health markers are around a healthy 25 year olds now per my doctor and im off all medications. She’s got a before/after pic of me in the office. When she asked for permission to do so we both cried. If anyone cares I don’t count calories I just divide my plate in half (normal 9” dinner plate and one half is eggs, beef, fish or sometimes wild game and the other half is cooked vegetables. most days between my two meals i eat a good size salad with vinaigrette style dressing & no crutons and 2-3 dark chocolate squares & frozen berries or chia pudding for desert. My exercise consists of sprint intervals 2-3 days a week (or swim in a pool for 30-40 minutes) and 2-3 days a week I do some basic weight lifting and go for a 30 minute walk after. Typically 5 days total but sometimes 6 but never on my fasting days. I started in absolutely terrible health and with zero motivation. As cliche as it sounds if I can do this anyone can!

[@MrMakesail]

That’s awesome! You are the example we should hold up! Thanks for sharing your story, very sincerely M.

[@DartagnaninAZ]

wow, thank you for sharing your experience. congratulations! very inspiring :)

[@dorihorne2036]

Amazing results! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@kingshashi2007]

Congratulations. God bless you

[@SRQRay]

Wow Congrats!

[@WaefuPersephone]

this video changed my life and i’m down 53lbs so far.

[@dominicsorrenti2375]

Whats your fasting routine?

[@teeg8691]

How’s it going

[@DingleBerryschnapps]

Might be water weight. It's best to exercise and replace fat with muscle. Otherwise you risk being out of shape. That's how women get a muffin top.

[@tryingtogetitright6038]

53 pounds..water weight? WOW!

[@tandemi777]

Just finished a 72 hour fast and found this video. his statement about the second day being easier was true, after 36-40 hours I was not so hungry anymore. I had issues with dizziness and orthostatic hypotension, but overall it felt great and I will know better how to do it next time! If you're reading this, have a great day and you can do it!!!

[@Andrea_k86]

I just finished my 3 day fast today. Very proud of myself!💗

[@chrislee1968]

Great job!

[@Andrea_k86]

@@chrislee1968 Thank you so much!💗

[@johnyst5139]

What did you drink beside water ?

[@Andrea_k86]

@@johnyst5139 Nothing else, just water for 3 days.

[@johnyst5139]

Good job! I do 36 hrs almost every week and i really believe its very beneficial to my body!

[@robertbrownjr.3802]

Finished a 50-hour fast yesterday. Feel amazing!! 😊😊

[@regideluca]

I've been doing a 3 day water fast once a quarter for healing purposes and faith. I'm very lean so I have no interest in losing weight....and with every fast I see my body responding better and better. I'm so pleased with the results I'm planning to add single day fasts in between to accelerate healing.

[@kallen9731]

I did 20 days of water fasting. I was fine. I read an old medical journal beforehand that described medical fasting in great detail. 1) fasting for extended periods will cause pain in areas where you had previous scar tissue, like old wounds. I had pelvic inflammatory disease 20yrs ago, when I fasted my ovaries seemed to both be in pain for one night only. I believe during the first week. After the one night of pain, it was gone. The reason for the pain is that your body is eating the old scar tissue. But it’s helping you, even though it temporarily hurts it’s good for you. 2) do enemas. When you fast you will experience less dizziness, nausea, and other problems if you do enemas. Your bowels slow way down and don’t pass stool as much when you’re fasting, so it’s good to get the old stool out and helps your body detox faster. 3) you will have stomach grumbles, maybe even some cramping in your stomach, but you are not in danger of starvation unless you have sharp stabbing pains in your stomach. If you feel sharp stabbing pains in your stomach then you should begin to drink juice or broth which will break your fast. Usually this does not happen until between 20-40 days of water fasting! So you can go quite long on a fast as Jesus did. I wouldn’t stop fasting just bc if dizziness or headache bc I always feel those when I begin fasting for the first 1-4days. After about 3 or 4 days I am much clearer and feel much better. Fasting for 20 days I did feel weakness and dizziness more toward the end, I lost about 15lbs. I’d recommend eating healthy for a few days to begin with like the doc said in the video. Lastly, if you don’t know Jesus I urge you to seek Him. I was not on a health fast, I was on a spiritual one, and I felt a huge weight of un-forgiveness lift off of my shoulders in the last week. I didn’t even realize I needed that, but the Lord knew. And He knows what you need. Don’t waste all your time trying to perfect your health for a body that will die. Work on your soul more. You have a living King who would guide you in EVERY PERFECT WAY, if you would just give over your heart to Him. Jesus Christ is who the Bible says He is. May You seek Him and gain eternity in heaven.

[@NeverendingSaga]

Not buying it

[@kallen9731]

@@NeverendingSaga it’s hard, but it’s possible. I got really weak in the second and third week. I was cold all the time and my daughter and two neighbor friends kept an eye on me. I still had to prep my daughters food for school and make her dinner which was hard but yes, I did a 20day water fast and it was worth it. I’m leading up to doing another fast which will start this week. This will be no food except for dinner and dinner will only be certain foods. I used to love water, after my fast I craved juice a lot more bc I was so sick of water. I’m finally just getting back into loving water the way I did before. Anyway, don’t be such a skeptic. Fasting is not that scary, most ppl these days just listen to the fearful media and are too scared to try, also most ppl these days lack discipline. But if you set your mind to it, you can achieve it.

[@elizasales8204]

up

[@RANAY57]

Yes. You're absolutely correct. The Lord has provided His creatures with healthy foods. Man's greed for money has no limits. We're tempted by tasty garbage and succumb. We should all incorporate some form of fasting into our lives for our health and spiritual needs. Take better care of the bodies given us by our Creator. Christ Jesus is The (only) Way, The Truth and the Life.

[@ju.555]

@@kallen9731 do you have reference to the book you read?

[@erichfeit7779]

I am 75 yrs old. In very good health. My Dr recently checked me and said my heart was "fantastic". After that I decided to do a 72 hour water fast because I am very overweight. I thought if I lost 2 kgs I would be happy. I had no big cravings fasting. And I'm pleased to say I lost 2.6 kgs!! Water fasting is not easy. I am still much overweight. So one week from now I will do a sardines and eggs diet for 3 or 4 days.😊 Erich from New Zealand.

[@ROBDee-ho9lu]

Keep up the good work!

[@consultstrategiesinternati8800]

I'm just finishing my 72 hour fast now and these last 4 hours have actually been the hardest for me. Dr Stan's so motivating.

[@gabitsu-ftw3871]

If it gets too hard you better start eating as if not it might cause stress.

[@alexandraadams2070]

Loving IF! I'm a 66 year old female and battled obesity since I was in my 20's. Prayed to God as I was just desperate...health was truly tanking and I didn't want to die. I stumbled across IF quite by accident and fast forward, I've lost over 100 lbs and I'm close to my goal and it's been the EASIEST thing I have ever done. If I weren't living it, I wouldn't believe it could happen. I will never go back to "regular"...fasting is my new normal. I thank God every day. It's a miracle to me.

[@nixodian]

Allah the one true God will bless you.

[@alexandraadams2070]

@@nixodian Not my true God.

[@skinnydee1886]

@@alexandraadams2070 👍🙏

[@sailorarwen6101]

@@nixodian Allah isn’t real. Trying to give a false god the name of the only God is blasphemous.

[@weedylock]

@@sailorarwen6101 its all fake lol, god doesn't have a name or religion!

[@9thebear]

Finding your videos last autumn by accident has changed my life. All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr Ekberg!

[@Rahfrench]

Thats when I found him too! i have been doing fasts ever since, its been the only thing that keeps my PCOS in check

[@9thebear]

@@Rahfrench excuse my ignorance, what is PCOS? But glad it’s working for you! I just did a five day fast and I feel and look better than I have in a decade, truly life changing.

[@drekberg]

Thank you 9zeBear. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. I spend so much time on it because when we get "the why" and the mechanism we become empowered for life . Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. 😄

[@rashid4682]

Dr Ekberg you are out class person in the world

[@zamfirtoth6441]

I just subscribed, this is , by far the most thorough video on IF that I have ever seen. I have 2 questions, 1st, do you think autophagy would help severe emphysema, 2nd, how often might someone who is NOT overweight be safe to fast 2 or 3 days.....you really are a gifted instructor. Thank you really is not enough, health and love are ultimately the only things that matter in life.

[@aetherr]

4 hours left to complete my 72 hour fast, can’t believe how amazing I feel. I don’t feel hungry at all. No crashes, mind is clear as day. Thank you for your knowledge. It’s much easier than people think! I reached 72 hours and decided to extend it for another 24 hours so 96 hours in total, Never felt so renewed and amazing in my life.

[@malibubarbie9098]

I did the same thing. I was going to do 3 days and here I am 4 1/2 days in! I’ll be on day 5 at 5:30 p.m. today so I think I’m go for 7 days.

[@aetherr]

@@malibubarbie9098 are you working out as well? I had intense energy, was lifting more💪🏽

[@malibubarbie9098]

@@aetherr I worked out everyday prior to my fast but I haven’t received that energy everyone speaks of on my fast yet. I don’t feel hungry at all but just kinda weak and I do have better mental clarity. I’m hoping I get that burst of energy soon. I have to push myself to do chores around the house and feel out of breath and my heart races so fast. 😂 I tired to do a workout last night and lasted about 7 minutes. I usually do 45 minutes everyday.

[@steveportillo1717]

@@malibubarbie9098 awesome! How'd it go?!? 😉

[@gongutierrez4748]

Well guy.wish me luck.ima start my 3 day fast..doing this because this comments are motivating me .pluse I need to loose weight

[@EdRomero312]

I started fasting since July of 2021. A lot of friends ask me how do I do it to have a slim body but also very muscular, they compliment me by saying I look really good; but when I tell them I fast they immediately start saying “oh well your just starving yourself, I can’t never skip a meal”. And it’s almost always the same thing. They see me and see and ask me the same question and I always give them the same answer and when they hear that I’m fasting they immediately say “nah that can’t be it, all your doing is starving yourself”. Well if u don’t believe me stop asking!!

[@spearruler70]

I'm with you I eat one weal a day and I look like Hercules. I left weights and do cardio 4 days a week and I feel amazing

[@EdRomero312]

@@spearruler70 I don’t look like Hercules but I am building muscle! But great for u man! Keep up the good work!

[@FervorGaming]

@@spearruler70 you eat a whole weal a day? that can' be healthy

[@nancyorkeithm1518]

IF is SO hard for most people To imagine …. But I hear ya.

[@forrinkars]

My mom is convinced she'd pass out if she went the whole day without eating lol

[@ogurlz]

Typing this in the middle of my first 72 hour fast. 59 hours in, 13 hours left. Watching your videos helps me keep going living a healthy lifestyle through fasting and a healthy diet. Thank you so much for all this helpful content it's really made a positive impact in my life

[@cvncvncvnf]

so in 13 hours if you are not replying on this message then RIP :(

[@ogurlz]

@@cvncvncvnf LOL i got through it ^^

[@shihabshahriar5203]

Do you drink water during 72 hour fasting? Or completely without even water?

[@Starrypaws64]

​@@shihabshahriar5203 u need to drink water at least 2 liters a day

[@JackO024]

​@@shihabshahriar5203 drink water

[@nicholasmiller964]

I did a 21 day fast a few years ago, it was most memorable experiences of my life. I was told by almost every person I talked to that I was going to end up in the hospital, on day 21 I was still kicking and doing well. I periodically do 2-3 day fasts and feel fantastic every time. Food drive is a powerful thing.

[@martin-from-naboo]

Fasting have changed my life. Literally cured my headaches, inflammation, depression and anxiety. After months of healthy keto, dinner time OMAD and occasional 5-7 day fast I have just switched to Every Other Day big breakfast after gym 3x a week. Saturday meal optional.

[@elcarcoz]

This beautiful soul (Dr. Ekberg) , has changed my life on every levels on of self, i lost 30kgs, from 98kgs to 68kgs in only fews months, starting with low carbs style(keto) and IF, then evolved to OMAD. After 3 months with keto + omad, decided to have some carbs back( good carbs) not the junk or processed foods, while stay OMAD, plus i do some weight lifting and some cardios. Been OMAD for the last 7 months in total without cheat even one single day, i feel so comfy with my life style right now, my waist size shrink down from 40 to 31 . Warm loves and respect for you Dr. Ekberg From Lucky soul Indonesia

[@wingofwinter888]

i passed the 24hours fast and its amazing, my legs didnt hurt anymore, more stomach flatter, its improve my concentration, i feel i have more energy, my stomach growl disappear, i never feel hungry, sleep better too without food. im lucky that i found your videos Dr. Ekberg. i wish more people watch this.

[@WALTER_WHITE____]

W bro

[@rosettalevu9595]

Your videos are the best because you teach in a simplistic and easy to understand manner. I’m diabetic and have done 3, 5, and 7 day fasts. 2 months ago I decided to do a 5 day fast and then keep a low carb somewhat Keto diet with intermittent fasting. I stopped my Levemir 1x per day 50cc and 5mg glibizide. I chose this after understanding what insulin resistance is from your videos. I generally eat once a day no more than 2xs. If I eat to much carb then I fast for one day to bring my glucose back down. My readings have been avg 200 without meds. I’m going on another 3 day fast after viewing this video to get my glucose avg lower. Im 63 and still need to incorporate daily walking. I believe this will help with resetting my cells set point. I’ve shared your videos with many of my friends struggling with diabetes. Thank you for all you do in sharing this wealth of information with everyone. The creator of our bodies is truly amazing and I can tell you truly appreciate this gift of our bodies.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Rosetta Levu. Congratulations on your progress. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you are learning from my videos. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. I spend so much time on it because when we get "the why" and the mechanism we become empowered for life . Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. 😄

[@bernardschubert6812]

Bernard Schubert 36 minutes ago I've used your videos to promote fasting. How to "convince" someone, who has got diabetes 2 (taking medicines against diabetes), because he said to me, "I need to eat regularly, because otherwise, my blood sugar goes to low"? I regularly doing fasting, and my blood sugar is regularly low. Is it because the patient taking too much anti-diabetes medication?

[@julioandresgomez3201]

Yep, gradually is key word. If you never fasted and never skip a meal one week one day of that week eat only once. Next week one full day of fasting. Next week 2 days fasting. Next week 3 days fasting. That´s enough fasting for 6 months or more and enough to start reversing practically any health condition.

[@jeremymoore7137]

I've been carnivore for over 11 months. Turned my life around. Started doing weekly 3 day fasts. Not had any issues. Stable blood sugars. I remain in ketosis every day. I did a 4 day fast last week. I'm very pleased with my results.

[@lisa9111]

I fast once a month for 3 to 4 days. I do minerals and bullet proof coffee. I continue weight training during my fast. I feel strong. Good. No exhaustion or bad feelings. I'm in my 60's. Keep grinding.

[@frauenfrau7621]

What type of minerals do you use during fasting

[@asylumresident8890]

Also curious on what types of minerals???

[@pitbulxdeaa]

Potassium, sodium, magnesium lol

[@stephtheone1398]

@@asylumresident8890 unprocessed Celtic salt in water. Those are the minerals you need.

[@lisa9111]

@@frauenfrau7621 Type "minerals for fasting" and hit enter. A ton of different good items will return. Research the one that works for you. I only use them during the fast. Good luck.

[@az4android]

less than an hour left of my 72 hour fast, even had a friend join me in it, thank you for all the info! it's opened our eyes to the health benefits of fasting and so much more! ❤

[@JamalJamal-es8fp]

How much weight did you lose

[@kaylacurrie8839]

⁠​⁠@@JamalJamal-es8fpWell on average you lose 1300-2000 calories just by sitting around all day, if they did that then im gonna assume they lost 1750 per day, (may be inaccurate) then they lost 5250 calories, meaning 1 pound, now if they worked out oftenly and did jogs per day, lets say they lost 1000-3000 calories per day, (gonna assume 2000) then they lost 11250 calories, meaning they lost 3.2 pounds of weight.

[@JamalJamal-es8fp]

@@kaylacurrie8839 and will i gain the far back? Or only the water?

[@turbinegraphics16]

I'm watching as motivation to continue with my fast and to ignore the hunger. Autothagy is the biggest reason.

[@matthewmaggio3484]

Just cutting down to one meal every 24 hrs changed my life. I've lost 25 lbs and have constant energy throughout the day. No more afternoon slump. On top of that I've lowered the grocery bill during these inflationary times.

[@daninbox]

What is an example of your OMAD meal?

[@JohnsonNestorFamily]

Such a great explanation of the benefits of intermittent fasting!❤️ Since learning how to fast from your videos (and Dr. Jason Fung's), a year and a half ago, I've lost over 150 lbs and my life has changed. I'm off my blood pressure meds, my osteoarthritis pain is sooo much better, I'm active again and my asthma is gone. I'm 59 and I feel the best I ever have. I wish I had learned about this years ago instead of yoyo dieting my whole life. You guys are my heros! Thank you for all you do for us 😊❤️🙏

[@TOMMY52132]

That’s fantastic I’m right with you I’ve been 14 months low carb whole food 30 lbs lost off BP and cholesterol meds I’m 69 wish I’d learned this sooner.

[@carlbruhn1772]

I can really identify with your comment. Thank you for sharing.

[@JohnsonNestorFamily]

@@TOMMY52132 It's never too late I guess! 👍😁💪. Congratulations for your better health

[@JohnsonNestorFamily]

@@carlbruhn1772 Thanks! Be well 🙏😊

[@beautyforashes8284]

@@JohnsonNestorFamily what have you been eating, and how long do you usually fast? I need to lose around 130, and I feel like I've tried almost everything.

[@emymejia8095]

I fast 18 hours very often, I can feel the benefits of it. No more bloat, no more inflamation, no more joint pain, I feel more light and I have more energy. I learnt this 5 years ago and I live very happy doing it regularly. 🤣

[@MrVuicho]

Thanks Doc very useful! I used to be 327 pounds after watching your videos I am now 185 pounds the same weight I had in my 20 to 30 years. God bless you and thank you for putting out your knowledge for free on KZbin 👍

[@sharrieffsaalakhan3230]

Incredible and congrats. How long did it take you ?

[@mikedemonbreun6639]

You are an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work. I'm just beginning my journey. I'm 5'-10" and 260 lbs. My target is 200 lbs. I don't care if it takes 6 months or 1 year but I'm tired of trying to diet. Once again, you are an inspiration!

[@steamyninja8881]

@@mikedemonbreun6639Hope it’s been going well. If I could give you a little insight as to what I did cause maybe it’ll help. I used to weight 205 and wanted to get back down to like 160. When I first started, I did intermittent fasting which is awesome. I got to eat whatever I wanted. I was eating tacos and pizza and still losing weight. All you have to do is just eat once a day and make sure you eat slowly. Savor and enjoy every bite of your one meal and drink liquids as you eat, juice or water, doesn’t matter. Eating slowly and enjoying the food not only really let’s you appreciate the taste so much more, but it gives the food time to reach your stomach as you eat. Eat till you’re full, but don’t gorge yourself to the point of nausea or discomfort. I typically just ate whatever I had bought for the night. A $5 box from Taco Bell with a burrito, a combo meal from Wendy’s with some ice cream etc., and then called it a night after that. Also, great to do it at night so you can just sleep right after and not have to go through your day knowing you can’t touch anymore food. This way you can wake up and see food throughout your day and know that in a few hours you’ll have a feast and can include whatever it is you saw in that meal. Though after a while, you may reach a plateau like I did, and this technique will no longer make you progress. You’ll either have to cut calories, or switch to something else. I just started eating two meals a day and counted calories. I reached my goal weight and I’m now working out for muscle, lowering body fat %. I eat 2 or 3 times a day, I don’t track calories, but just make mindful food decisions which is all you really need. Do you really need that much food on the plate? Shouldn’t you opt for that lower calorie baked potato rather than French fries? Is that one slice of cheese really worth the calories? It’s not really changing the flavor all that much. I could eat a biscuit, fries, and some deep fried fish.. or I could have the lower calorie alternative of grilled fish, diced oven baked potatoes, and veggies, which is still delicious if prepared correctly. Stay away from that donut. Stay away from that cake. Alright, you can have some, but only a very small piece or two. Just don’t eat half of it in one sitting. It’s all you really need to do. Just make some mindful decisions. Good luck to you!

[@choosetolivefree]

Nothing he said in this video would help anyone compete a fast, not sure why you're saying the video was soooo helpful. Quite devoid of any citations or sources of his information, which is a big red flag. No one should just trust someone at their word on matters like this

[@choosetolivefree]

@@boring_cringename Look what up, exactly? Not sure what you trying to say

[@catladylion5186]

When I was growing up, I was taught that by skipping breakfast, you will develop stomach ulcer or any stomach issues. It was such a pain to eat in the early morning and my stomach was always stuffed with food and made it ache. But whenever I skipped it, the ache just disappeared. Thank god I discovered this channel and has started fasting and Keto, never feel this good

[@nicolasklock4651]

Do carnivore

[@nicolasklock4651]

Just eat meat organs fruit honey and raw diary these are the foods for optimal human function

[@sasuke65743]

I have the reverse. If i don't do breakfast i get acidity and a sense of vomiting the whole day.

[@Pedro-of4tn]

@@sasuke65743 drinking alkaline water might help, alkaline water helps with my stomachs acidity, not like an anti acid tablet, but it does have an effect. You could try drinking tea to get something into your stomach that most people say won’t break a fast.

[@Cueto81]

If I eat breakfast I'm hungry by 10-11am. If I don't eat breakfast I'm fine

[@amilaperera1]

Since 12th February 2023,I stopped eating 1. Table Sugar 2. Rice ( All types) 3. Bakery Products ( Refined Carbohydrates) 4. Flavored Drinks ( Nescafé, Nestea etc ) 5. Soda drinks ( Coca Cola, Sprite, Fanta etc..) & adapted to a 12 hour Fasting at Night. Recorded Fasting Blood Glucose Every Morning and graphed with excel & monitored the fluctuations & managed to maintain it two months average of 96.5 mg/dl. Increased intake of Protein (Chicken, Fish, Eggs,Salmon), Olive oil & Green Leafy Veggies (Mainly Cauliflower, Beans, Okra, Brokali & Parsley). During the day I had some milk with added coffee and dark chocolates ( 50% of Cocoa made in Sri Lanka) & occasionally some curd with one or two teaspoons of Honey. My HBA1c dropped from 9.3 to 5.7 by 12th April 2023 (Within exactly 60 days). Weight loss exactly 8kg. My BMI is exactly 22. I am so happy to bring down My HBA1c to None Diabetic level without any doctor fees, Prescription Drug Fees, Unnecessary Lab Report Fees & without time wasting. I am planning to drop it to 5 by 12 th May 2023. Meantime, I got my Lipid Profile, eGFR (Kidney Function Test), Complete Liver Profile, Full Blood Count & Specially the C - Peptide Report that measured the functionality of pancreas & all reports are almost perfect. My special Thanks going to Prof. Robet Lustig, Dr.Jason Fung, Dr. Sten Ekberg, Dr.KenDBerryMD, Nature’s path to wellness and My wife for preparing the delicious meals without Carbs.

[@chomperthefirst533]

Thank you! We need some of these (including yours) great comments on HOW to fast, compiled somewhere and some how.

[@himanshujaiswal2346]

I excluded the the same from my diet as you and did 12 hrs fast between night meal and breakfast, my a1c dropped from 12 to 5.7 in 6 months.. I became a little lenient with my diet now that means once in a while I eat rice and food sweetened with honey and jaggery (not refined sugar) now my a1c raised to 5.9. Next goal is to fast for 1, 2 and 3 days gradually to see benefits to my pancreatic functioning.

[@marianne1959]

You have been so motivating and instrumental in changing my health for the better! At age 63, I am healthier than I've been in 20 years. Thank you Dr Eckberg ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@RedTantiado]

Wow....

[@drekberg]

Thank you Maria ASh. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. I spend so much time on it because when we get "the why" and the mechanism we become empowered for life . Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. 😄

[@BirdhouseCottage]

Me too at 62! So far since March 6th I've lost 30lbs and all symptoms of arthritis and any other symptoms of brain fog , memory issues, balance issues, kidney issues and high glucose levels are gone and lower...I too am healthier than I've ever been. And energy is amazing I don't feel old anymore! Thank you Dr. Ekberg

[@robertp7209]

At 64 the same 😎.

[@4406bbldb]

Glad we’re all on the same page. At 75 I fast 1,2,3,4 days when I feel like it. My hospital Dr. wanted to talk to me about my blood test. Turns out I had improved all my metabolic markers and she said “what did you do?” well I said I stoped feeding my sugar Sugar+. No pharmaceutical medicine.

[@river7455]

It’s my last day of 72 hour fast and so happy to see this video coincidentally 🙂 Thank you.

[@heidibear44]

I love this channel! Always such great information. I'm a homesteader/farmer so I find more than 24hrs no food is too much for me because my days are physically demanding. But I really find that I only eat between the hours of 9 or 10am to 6 or 7pm. It works really well and I feel my energy levels are sufficient with one large meal in late afternoon and one smaller meal mid morning. I really don't feel the need to eat breakfast but water and herbal teas are my go to...sometimes fruit. The biggest lesson I have learned about my body this year has been knowing the difference between: 1. When I'm thirsty. 2.When I am hungry for body fuel. 3. When my stomach is just empty but I don't need fuel. This wisdom changed my life.

[@qbatmobile]

Introducting 18-23 hours of fasting on everyday basis was the second best thing I have changed in my life. Fasting 24-48 hours was a challenge but it was totally worth trying. 72 hours was tough but now I love to fast thing long atleast once a month. My best was 120 hours. It was getting easier and easier and after 120 hr was done there was no reason to eat.

[@sevinjaa655]

Hi, could you please share the details of prolonged fasting. do you take certain minerals as doctor mentioned, or you just drink water and that's it?

[@alexprinsloo3785]

About a year ago I did a water only fast, which i started by doing keto for a week to already have my ketones present, I was planning on a 3 day fast, however I went a full 21 Days with 0 food at all, only water each day and 0 calorie electrolytes, mainly potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium. I was not hungry at all for the full 21 days. I only broke the fast as I started getting acid reflux around the 20th day. I broke my fast with bone broth and a yogurt. I felt good for the full duration of the fast. And once I tasted food again, it was amazing. (Edit: I forgot to mention I was 119Kg at the time, so I had the fat stores to succeed, I would not suggest this duration for people under 16% body fat.

[@sevinjaa655]

@@alexprinsloo3785 woww that should be quite hard to do. thanks a lot for sharing your story, it's really helpful. I hope I can fast for couple of days as well.

[@etg9080]

How much do you weigh?

[@cmh2111]

@@sevinjaa655 I do 72 hour fast once per month. (18 hours fast the other days) I just drink, water, decaffeinated coffee black, black tea, and organic almond milk-no sugar added, usually on day 3 as a treat. You will get sick of water, coffee and tea :). NO sugar added fluids. Salt is the main mineral you need, and rock salt is good as you can suck on the rocks. However, I feel that because I supplement everyday (except 72 fast) I have enough reserves to muscle through my fast and clean out the system, if you will. If your just starting out, a multivitamin might be the route to go. Just be prepared to plan to do nothing for 3 days until you figure out your long term fasting routine. I've done 72 hour for so long I know my limits and know where my physical boundary's are. It will be scary the first time, but just commit, tough it through, try to relax and enjoy the health benefits. It's really is mind over matter. Just note that this is my routine - listen to your body. Good Luck.

[@Avoid_Low_Frequency]

I love the Intermittent Fasting lifestyle and love the way I feel.

[@shelfcloud487]

Same here. I wish I had found out about it sooner.

[@gwendolynkaren5933]

@@shelfcloud487 me too but I was trained/ forced into it at birth lol by practicing Catholic parent.

[@buckshot4569]

@@gwendolynkaren5933 Similar for me. Catholic parents and a father that wanted his sons to be big men. I ate to impress him all my childhood and a large part of my adulthood. I’m now 59 and only discovered intermittent fasting last October. I feel fantastic lately along with an exercise routine too. Wish it could be taught and practiced by all children. 🤔👍🙂

[@drekberg]

Thank you Sharon Tharp for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. Keep it up! 😄

[@by1591tanker]

I’m 48 hours in. It started to get very tough but watching this helped me out. Definitely going to push through it.

[@veizenhar7405]

You have just saved my life brother. It has been 2months i have started watching your videos and using your tips to change my diet. I have never felt better. I have lost about 9 kilos. Now i am 71 kilos

[@5MinRaw]

Dropping the weight is powerful in terms of improving health...

[@latino5601]

I have been doing intermittent fasting for a year now and now I started OMAD. I'm on my 4th day and feel great! I will be on OMAD for one month. Blessings 🙏 When I started watching your videos last year it changed my life. Thank you sir and keep those videos coming 👌

[@matildlukacs1397]

Amassing!! Thank you for your explanation.

[@wing2999]

Today I finished a 3 day fasting period. Initially I wanted to do 2 and a half days, but after watching your video again I felt so inspired and decided to make 70 hours. I feel that I have done something very good to my body. Because II have begun intermittent fasting a few months ago, my body was already trained a bit. The only downside was that physically exhausting activities like going to the gym were not possible and on day 2 and 3 I felt a bit weak. I will do this again once in a while, but preferrably during holidays. Thank you so much.

[@heartajulian]

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[@maximprokhorov3348]

That is awesome champion! Great job! I had gone 65 hours with zero food few weeks ago for the very first time in my life. I am a male, 37 years old. It was absolutely incredible. During those 65 hours I had coffee (of course just black with nothing else in it like I normally take), about 1.5 L of coconut water (8gm of sugar per 500 ml, which is not too bad I believe), and 1L of maple tree water (about same sugar content as that coconut water). And on my second day I went to the gym (did almost same routine as I would normally do, just a little bit less). Now I am fasting every week.

[@leviflores4226]

can i drink protien shake if i get hungry inbetwn? or just water for 72hours?

[@WALTER_WHITE____]

​@@leviflores4226just water

[@abaneyone]

I've been intermittent fasting for years. I love the feeling of not having to eat.

[@doesntmatterwhat6448]

Hi! How long does it take losing weight? I have started to do It recently and I'm anxious about it. Thank u in advance!!!!

[@drekberg]

Thank You abaneyone. 😄

[@drekberg]

Thank You Atxc. Everyone is different. Genetic predisposition, set points, metabolism, stress. Don't focus too much on whether it's happening quickly or not. Just do all the things I talk about on the channel because those are the things that allows the body to return to balance and stay in balance.😄

[@doesntmatterwhat6448]

@@drekberg Thank u so much for your response. I have always been a quite slim person, but with the years and premenopause, it's getting hard to eat as I usually did in the past and not to sum kgs😭😭😭😭

[@Bebedollie]

Me 2

[@shelfcloud487]

I used to eat morning till night, every day. So glad I found intermittent fasting.

[@drekberg]

Thank You Shelf Cloud. Keep it up. 😄

[@homenews2168]

saya dari Indonesia,setiap bulan saya 3day IF, selama 2thn ini.saya coab test lab setelah 3day,hasilnya A1c = 4,8.trigliserida= 139,HDL= 89.lingkar perut 80 /lingkar pinggang 70.semuanya membuat saya semangat one meal a day,dan setiap bulan 3day.terimakasih sudah terus berbagi ilmu,GBU.

[@Mikheno]

My wife and I are on a OMAD fasting regime. We've found that occasionally after 24 hrs we really aren't very hungry. Those are the days that we skip that meal and wait 'til the next day to eat. That gives us a 48hr fast and it didn't take much effort. Seems like once you miss a meal the body resets the timer and just waits for the next eating period. A 72hr fast could be a stretch but we'll have to give it a try. I'll bet after passing the 48hr meal the hunger timer resets as usual. It's on my "to do" list!

[@lawdogwales5921]

You could easily do 72 hours, even 120 hrs.

[@davem4193]

I didn't find an 80 hour fast any more difficult than a 48 hour fast. I'm carnivore though so it might be more difficult for someone eating a different diet.

[@marcus8302]

@@davem4193 you eat JUST meat? 😭

[@davem4193]

@@marcus8302 correct

[@unnatigupta1414]

So what do you eat to break your fast? And what do you eat,

[@wojohowitz5432]

I am a 53 year old male. I used to eat two plates of breakfast most of my life, snack all the time, eat late at night... terrible habits. I am 6' 2" and was 225 at my heaviest so NOT too overweight but never felt good..... Now after getting Fit for my 50th Birthday I maintain 210lbs with exercise 3-4 days a week, I can go 48 hours no food every week without a second thought. Beginning of last week I tried 72 hours and it wasn't even an issue. I feel so great. Remember your eating habits are HABITS, not hunger pangs.

[@celinej-l4861]

Dr EkBERG and Dr BERG are lifesavers

[@erasmomagoulas8429]

Probably the most informative, honest and comprehensive program on KZbin, related to nutrition and health. Thanks Sten.

[@batTorah]

Back in the 50s, when I was a child, we had 3 meals a day plus dessert. The meals were homemade, and much smaller in size then today’s meals. Also we children played nonstop outside as much as possible. So very different than nowadays. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I’ve learned so much from you. My health is so much better. I tell others about your channel when they ask me why I’m doing so well. Thanks again

[@aalegalfocus]

Excellent observation. Even as a kid in the 80s, we still played outside, riding bikes & rollerskating on our own. Now with video games & iPads, kids are a lot more sedentary.

[@leniobarcelos1770]

@@aalegalfocus It was the same for us 90's kids/Millennials, as well.

[@CatswithGuns101]

We did too as 80s babies into the 90s. Ate 3 meals but was always playing outside.

[@CragScrambler]

@sirusroberts1usmc so are you getting outside again or what? 🤣

[@pipinggpipingg1487]

@sirusroberts1usmc I think the food was worst when processed food started to become a thing ,so around 50s the processed food was even worse than today's food .

[@hbrianunderwood4946]

This is the best description of how a 3 day fast works. I really like how Dr. Ekberg explains these complicated processes in a clear and concise way without making us feel like dummies.

[@Just_logic]

I always experience Ketosis the 4th day of Ramadan. As I Muslim I fast a month. We fast around 16 hours a day. From Sunrise to sunset. That is mandatory by faith. And then strongly recommended by faith to fast on Mondays and Thursdays. I will try to go longer and see what happens.

[@anir8023]

And then at evening u eat all that sugar (dates) and carbs rice etc, extremely unhealthy

[@Just_logic]

@@anir8023 not me. I eat just a regular meal. I usually lose 4 kgs in Ramadan. I am 5.7, 73 kgs. 18% body fat. 56 years old. The 14-16 hours of fasting is what counts the most. It’s what the body does during that period.

[@The80shilling]

Having been quite skeptical of this whole intermittent fasting idea, I did decide to try it. I'm happy I did! I was a competitive athlete when I was younger; national caliber swimmer, and also a Rugby player. Started a business and didn't take care of my health, so ended up at 227 lbs at age 60, which is 50 lbs over where I should be if I was in great shape. Started doing the OMAD, as suggested by Dr. Ekberg, and am 6 weeks into it. Lost 23 lbs, and it wasn't even that hard! I eat dinner with my family at 6:30 every evening, and that's it. A couple of cups of tea during the day, and I'm finding the OMAD relatively comfortable. I swim 1500 meters three times a week (with 5 sprints of 100m and 50m at the end of the workout), and do a couple of easy Mountain Bike rides with my daughter, and that is a sweet spot for my exercise routine. I don't feel like I am lacking energy during my workouts; 1500 meters at a fast pace is very difficult, but I don't feel it is more difficult than when I wasn't fasting. At the moment, my resting heart rate is 53 bpm, my blood pressure is 118/68 and my blood test results look really good where previously I was borderline hypertensive and pre-diabetic. The reason I like Dr. Ekberg's approach, is that he explains all the science and reasoning behind his advice; he's not some fitness influencer who doesn't grasp the basic science of the process. My next step is to try and go to a Keto diet and see if that helps.

[@Finn959]

Update?😊

[@camisnyder3460]

Tried for seven days, quit at the end of the sixth day. Trying again tomorrow for 3days. I feel so awesome when I’m fasting.

[@c_fiddy7118]

Got three hours left in a 72 hour fast. I’ve been interment fasting for a few years. I’d say 2nd day from about 9am- 7 pm off and on has been where I’ve really wanted to eat. Feeling great!

[@slowjamcdub]

Good work!! I’m 30 hours in!!! Any tips on making it the rest of the way?

[@c_fiddy7118]

@@slowjamcdub just keep drinkin water, mind over matter. U got this!

[@russy59ry]

Great video! I have lost 50 pounds since February this year by fasting!! I am 55 and feel like I am in my 30s

[@jessiedschuh]

I’ve been on carnivore for almost 3 months and did my first 72 hour fast. I feel absolutely amazing!

[@aprilthomas1489]

I always feel spectacular when i wake up after fasting the day before. Second day for me is wonderful,but actually gets a little harder near bedtime. Day three mornings are like being weightless. For me day 3 is the best!

[@georgeyau92121]

I’m on day three and I’m starving. I guess everyone’s body is significantly different

[@aprilthomas1489]

@@georgeyau92121 That happens to me if I was carbed up before the fast.

[@georgeyau92121]

@@aprilthomas1489 I ate normal so not significantly but I didn’t avoid carbs either. I did do two hours on the exercise bike to try and burn off blood glucose quicker and get into ketosis earlier so maybe that was it. Plus I did resistance training every day and biked to work for extra exercise

[@aprilthomas1489]

​​@@georgeyau92121 Exercise during fasting should be avoided mostly. You can do a little bit of gentle exercise if you are very well fat adapted, Meaning you have been in ketosis for at least a couple of weeks. Just because you are in ketosis it doesn't mean that you are automatically fat adapted. Your body has to ramp up its ability to draw on fat stores for energy and that takes a while. Think of fasting as a time of rest for your body. Arrest your metabolism and your muscles and if possible your mind. Some gentleexercise like walking and maybe short bike rides that don't make you terribly wind it would be fine. Most importantly if you do do a little bit of gentle exercise it should be aerobic in nature. Lifting weights or doing cardio should be avoided as much as possible during fasting. You need to consume protein when you do these kinds of exercises.

[@sofahitam_id2412]

few sips black coffe no sugar will help ​@@georgeyau92121

[@Gernatch]

Teaching myself to deal with hunger and not “have to” satisfy it has been the number 1 thing that helped me fast and lose 17lbs so far. I would go 16-20 hours fasting, and would break my fast with no carb foods. I would allow myself some carbs on the last two hours of my fast if I absolutely wanted to. So if I did a 16 hour fast, I’d still be “carb fasted” until hour 22.

[@jakeherter]

With me it eventually became second nature to just eat one time at about noon. Some days you just decide to do a 48 and wait till tomorrow.

[@smalai1]

I have done 72 hours, my overall conclusion is that not hunger is the hard part, but the low energy and headaches that are with you but it was a good experience on my body so maybe next year i will repeat that.

[@irmakalember9403]

Wow this was so eye opening. I always fast for few days during the week. I do get dizzy but I have to sue to my IBS pains. I can’t eat anything without having pain. Best doc on the web. Thanks Dr. Ekberg.

[@freebeerandhotdogs3338]

I am on a 40/8 fasting regiment --32nd fast rotation. I have lost considerable weight at a comfortable pace and honestly, on the fast days I feel 90% better. It has completely reset my thoughts on food and I have zero issues being around my favorite foods while fasting. My plan is to do a longer fast 3 -7 days.

[@imnguyen6658]

I think there are limited benefits to going over 3days. And he doesn't mention or suggest over 3days in this vid

[@lennyleapsin5477]

Change your handle from ‘FreeBeerandHotogs to EattheBroccoldrinkFreshWater…

[@mariesky1011]

I can't believe I'm just now hearing about fasting this just saved my life. Down 20 pounds in 1 month!!

[@mikefortney7879]

Great video. Sometimes I need these as a “half time pep talk”. I understand everything you said and use it, but maybe I just needed to hear it again because we are bombarded by the opposite message. Constant pizza commercials and food is everywhere. Thank you! I’m ready to get back into the game.

[@christinaforras]

The freakin pizza commercials 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@edwjoolee]

I think you are the most thorough and informative doctor on KZbin regarding IF, keto, diet and health in general. Thank you, doctor.

[@dutchesscarniegegordon56]

Thanks, Doc. I'm on day 4. I have always done the 72 hours ...I'm stepping up a bit. Yes, on day 3 you are feeling a little cold but nothing that can other be handled Just cleaning up my pantry Love for all my people here.

[@Miguel_Travels]

I have been doing the 20/4 intermittent fasting for the past month and believe that I am ready for a 72 hour fast. The only concern that I have is minerals. Is there something I can buy at a store? I've watched a lot of videos on the topic, but still seem bit confused.

[@Westisbest]

@@Miguel_Travelspotassium chloride, sea salt, magnesium chloride. Buy a bag of each it’ll last you forever. 40oz of water 1/4 tsp magnesium 1 tsp potassium 1-2 tbsp salt. Good luck

[@jar-mingpang3639]

You made it simple and easy to understand and follow. Availability of food is both a blessing and a curse. 70 years ago when we were growing up in China there was no food available except meal time( limited quantity too). NOW too much food available all the time. WE HAVE TO USE WILL POWER AND DETERMINATION. Good suggestion: drinking water makes hungry feeling go away.

[@ЛенаКлогунова]

Сухое голодание переносится легче не так хочется кушать!

[@falakgilani6448]

Food is a blessing for sure alhamdulillah. Enforced starvation or scarcity of food leads to other problems like anxiety, stress, lack of security, etc. No, I think people need to start taking responsibility for their actions and put the blame where it belongs. Cux we tend to do that with everything, be it food or technology or whatever else.. The curse is us and our lack of self control and an amazing ability to turn everything useful into something that harms us instead. We are quite skilled as a species in the art of destruction generally.

I'm like 8 days in of water fasting with rumotoid arthritis and I gotta tell ya. I was at the early stages of it and it's mostly stopped. Going for 17 to 24 days. On day 17 I'll see how I'm feeling. I don't feel any hunger btw 😅🙂 Edit: I did a full 17 days and it was life changing. Fasting really does heal and clean out your body greatly!

[@WALTER_WHITE____]

How much weight you lost/gained?

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Hope u still alive! Maybe u can drink some vegetable water soup, don't know if that would affect the efficiency but maybe not healthy to go too long and get malnourished. Keep the muscles working or lose them I'd assume. But to be free from arthritis must be most amazing.

@@WALTER_WHITE____ I lost like nearly 20 to 25lbs

@tonybarfridge4369 yeah I did stop my fast. Found out it works greatly but I now take maringa alifara capsuls. They stop the arthritis completely in its tracks and make it difficult for it to progress as well.

[@tonybarfridge4369]

@ that's a herb I guess. Good to know and another victory for natural remedies

[@luizfelipefelchicher]

Thank you for your knowledge, I'm fasting for 40 hours, the goal is 72 hours. Understanding how it works and the benefits to the body helps you stay focused

[@amcgorilla5614]

I'm currently 77kg started at 120kg and honestly this fasting is the best thing i could have possibly done in my life my hight is 5ft 8in and i do 5 days of exercise and eat healthy 6days and will keep this going until I'm completely happy with my body and this information only pushes me to do a little bit more, diet is everything

[@512Squared]

Well done - always nice to hear about such positive changes

[@jankarlsson5271]

LFG🍌

[@KayCeeTX21]

For me the most important part of this video was to hear “Hunger is just a feeling. It’s not dangerous. It’s a habit”. I have struggled for years with a toxic relationship with food. I was a competitive gymnast. Coaches telling us constantly that we are fat and not working hard. We were often injured and exhausted. I am desperate to reorient my relationship with food. My mindset in my relationship with food. I want to break the cycle of fear and addiction to the binge/purge cycle. It’s hard to wrap my head around it. It’s a very different thing to fast with a purpose as opposed to being deprived of food and then binging and purging so you don’t get screamed at during weigh ins. I guess I just want to reclaim control over my fear my body and my mind. I’m not overweight but I’m just squish and tired all the time. Perhaps a fast with intention is what I need to reset everything. I’m going to try!!!

[@phuckfumassters]

That's horrible. I understand being an athlete and being careful of what and when you eat but for food to become an eating disorder because of your coaches abuse is horrible. Your better than that. I started IF because of type 2 diabetes and weight issues

[@KayCeeTX21]

@@phuckfumassters it is horrible. I was very dedicated to my sport. My coaches words were my truth. I started when I was 3. I was good enough and worked hard enough that I was offered a scholarship to Michigan State. Which was a very big deal to me. Big names in gymnastics were in Michigan. I was coming from Texas. I had no idea that I was leaving the frying pan and jumping in to the fire. So many of us are now in our 30’s and still broken and struggling to regain our equilibrium. Almost all of us have disordered eating patterns. I have a little son who would be a wonderful gymnast I have no doubt. But there is no way on this earth I will ever let him near a gym. Especially not in our current climate. I’m letting him play tee ball and basketball and do all the fun stuff little kids should do. No pressure just lots of high fives and good times. Anyway…sorry to ramble on. I appreciate your supportive comments. I hope IF will help. I know it helped my husband enormously. He lost 20 pounds without even trying. Not fair. 😉 good luck to you!!!

[@viktor8119]

I was in a similar situation. I've started practice intermittent fasting then longer 2-3 days a month or two if I felt. It really helped me. After a longer fast the normal unprocessed foods become much more tasty, and maybe you'll have less craving for sugary things.

[@weedminer]

There are no relationships with food, relationships are with PEOPLE 🤦‍♂️

[@drekberg]

Thank You KC. I'm so glad you found it valuable and I appreciate the feedback. Keep learning and trusting your body. 😄

[@hazeltate6614]

Good to see a person of integrity on utube

[@FeralCoot]

Excellent rundown of what happens. I do OMADand throw in a 48 once a week .I have had several attempts at 72 hours but came to a halt about 54 hours and when I break my fast, I realise I could have done it and that I wasn't really hungry. I have written this into my notebook and will give it a go. Thank you.

[@AS-010o0]

I’m on my 44th hour 😬 it’s hard, I feel light headed but determined. I think of food but it’s not too bad. I hope it gets better from here on.

[@coolchange1970]

Reading your comment 5 days after you posted… did you make it?

[@Jenanne13]

I tried a 72 hour water fast and made sure to drink plenty of minerals; I drank LMNT. I felt fine up until the 48 hour mark. I took my blood and ketone levels everyday and at the 48 hour mark my glucose was 66 and my ketones were 2.5. I felt kind of yucky and panicked a bit because my glucose was so low. Should I have pushed through? What glucose level is too low when you’re fasting? I’m an avid faster and I’ve been on keto for 2 years so this was kind of surprising. Love your videos and all your helpful tips and information.

[@Brian-rs4ug]

Great Video! Intermittent fasting as a lifestyle has helped transform my life. It’s something you have to SLOWLY develop into your lifestyle. It’s a process and will take time to adjust to your new way of eating. I do intermittent fasting usually six days a week. Not only do I feel better, it cuts my food bill by a third. I have been doing this for about four years and will never go back to three meals a day. It’s a discipline that it difficult to develop. Although once you been at it for a while, you have no desire for the third meal. Green tea, black coffee, coconut oil, and water are a great way to keep yourself from feeling hungry or breaking your fast.

[@Mhantrax]

One of my favorite sayings when talking to my clients, whether it is physical or emotional: "Stagnant water turns to poison." We need change, we need growth. It triggers adaptation, which is the core of life

[@DosenbrotWTF]

Hello everyone, I read a lot of people here sharing their stories about IF (Intermettent Fasting) and just wanted to share my 2 cents. Started with 104kg on 184cm in january. Now I am at 86.7kg (today) and lost roughly about 15kg (30lbs? sorry I'm from europe lol) Sten Ekberg does an incredible job to describe what to do and what not. Here is what helped me: - Started out to skip breakfast and only drink water + black coffee till 12:00 o'clock, last meal at 20:00 (so 8 hour eating window), no limitation on what food I ate or something just 8 hours of eating. Progress was like maybe.. 1-2 kgs? Since I started to eat the same stuff just in a shorter time = no calorine decifit .. ugh! - Cutted out carbs to a maximum of 30-50g per day (if it's possble sometimes I go for zero) and tracked ma calories to eat around 2-2.5k each. - Started working out (Hiking HUGE factor, MMA (fun!!!) and jogging (relaxing!) - Getting more quality sleep made sure I slept 8 hours - drink atlest 1.5l water per day Basically I didnt start a diet or something, I changed my lifestyle. I am a active and confident person now. Hope my comments boost your motivation to keep going - discipline will take you anywhere!

[@sizzlingschumi9005]

Yours is an amazing story but surely you couldn't have started like that all of a sudden maybe a slow but gradual change I don't know depends on the willpower and inner mental strength to just start... You could add exercises later else it's too difficult not to eat anything for that long after exercising or something

[@DosenbrotWTF]

@@sizzlingschumi9005 Hi! I guess I have phrased myself wrong regarding my "switch" to IF and my eating habits. :) You are right, don't just turn a switch on and shock your body.. Take tiny steps for example first skip a meal.. afteer 2-3 weeks, reduce your carbs, after a 2-3 weeks reduce sugar intake etc. and than start out with some activities - some gym, cardio etc. adept and dont be afraid of your scale!! that's really important I personally weighted myself every day since january. Listen to your body and just adjust how you need it. Since you wrote willpower and inner mental strength - what helped me the most is to disconnect "Food = Happy". I just saw food as my oil to function, I had no emotional feelings connected to it or trying to release stress by eating lots of stuff.. I just ate and just said ok i'm done, dont think about it anymore

[@ivydickson7596]

I started end of January too. But for me it was easier. I was already skipping breakfast. Had decided I was not hungry until 10-11am. Had not been a big sugar eater. But found out about carbs and intermittent fasting. Had only been two meals a day by then. Lowered the eating window to 6 hours then four hours the first week. Found I was forcing the second meal, so within a week was omad. Have been since then. Hunger left after 3 days. That convinced me to carry on. Have been doing under 20 carbs a day. Had to watch lots of videos to get the info. This Dr is one of the best. This week, early May down by 17kg. I am 69 year old female. It's not just the weight loss, my whole body has changed, can feel the adaption. People are now noticing and ask me what I am doing. Never intend to go back to high carb.

[@Slasshi]

I guess Fasting and bodybuilding is a bad mix lol so i guess i will eat 5-6 times a day :D

[@coolbreeze4576]

Dr Ekberg, congratulations on reaching 2.05M subscribers. I am putting the information you share into practice and not only improving my quality of life but my health. After, one month on a low carbohydrate diet, we've seen dramatic improvements in my blood glucose & cholesterol levels and I'm encouraged, even though my Specialists and Insurance Pharmacy-based case manager swear I NEED Statins and the latest antiglycemic agent added to my regimen. Even my chronic pain has diminished.

[@Badkitty24]

They don't like people taking care of themselves and NOT buying drugs from their "dealers". They'lll try to sell you whatever they can or tell you what you're doing isn't working and that you also need "these drugs". Doctors are pimps

[@JB-jz5vl]

I was inspired to begin fasting 120 hours (Monday through Friday), then refeed with OMAD on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. I wanted to keep repeating this cycle, but the next week, all I could do was OMAD every day. I hope to be able to Kickstart the 120 hour cyclical fasting regimen again. May God Grant me the patience and endurance to do so.

[@ryans3001]

Your videos are very educational, but I also find them motivating. Dieting and fasting can be tough and my mind tries to negotiate with itself and find opportunities to cheat, but having a calm rational voice to fall back on has been tremendously helpful. Thanks, Doctor Sten!

[@ihopetowin]

I was recently in a difficult situation stranded by flood waters in northern NSW Australia. Four days were spent in an evacuation centre and although the food was by all account well prepared, I decided to fast and avoid the carb rich food on offer. For me it's easy. I was prepared to go days without eating because the fasting alone would be of great benefit and avoiding the tasty well intended food would also be of great benefit. It was a win win situation.

[@edwardwong654]

This is one of my favorite videos. It is so well explained. I prefer OMAD and then do a monthly 48 hour.

[@marcd2743]

Wow! 40 to 31?! That must feel great!

[@Conrad-and-Dad]

Hello from Scotland. I stumbled across this video and several of your other video's about Keto diet and foods about 5 weeks ago. I've been wanting to lose weight for a while and at 5ft 5in weighing at 186Lbs my BMI was classed as obese, so I decided to give it a go. I've used a combination of intermittent fasting and Keto over the last 5 weeks and so far I've lost 18Lbs and feel great. The hardest part about fasting is trying to sleep at night when hungry if doing a long fast, I've found one meal a day to be easily manageable if I eat about 6pm that'll see me through the night and water or green tea gets me through the day.

[@W00PIE]

Hi.. "Dad"! 🙂 I stumbled upon your comment today. As I am just starting and weighing exactly as much as you, how is it going one year later? Currently, I am planning to go with keto and fasting until I am around 170 lbs and then go back to a (reasonable) standard diet, but with enough sport to keep me in the healthy range. Really excited atm.

[@Legohaiden]

Thank you dr. Sten for this in-depth analysis. I used to do keto and intermittent fasting along with actual fasting for up to 48 hours. I stopped however because my significant other said that it was unhealthy and that I was risking my cardiac health. It's good to know for a fact that I wasn't doing anything wrong and in fact I was doing the right thing. Can't wait to start fasting again nothing feels better than a good fast

[@trishkline6507]

You were not doing anything wrong, fasting is healing your body but just make sure you are drinking electrolytes daily

[@shaunmacready701]

Your partner is just looking out for you without knowing all the facts. Something you should try together the health benefits are nuts I do a 48 hour fast every 2 weeks. Best feeling ever when you complete it. At least 6 litres of water a day and nothing else at all. Best body reset

[@jackjones1249]

@@shaunmacready701 6 litres is far too much water.

[@shaunmacready701]

​@jackjones1249 I did a 3 month fast 20/4 before I started at 2 litres and added as much as I can upto the end of the 3 month then I was 12 litres a day for 12 weeks. I was bodybuilding aswell having 50g a carbs and as much protein as I can over 6 meals (smaller meals) got down to 7% bodyfat felt great looked good not my best I prefer being around 220lbs 15% bodyfat feel better when I was down to 190lbs my face was clamped in didn't look myself

[@shaunmacready701]

Also walking around 30,000 steps a day sometimes it's more 44,000 my most the lowest I go to is 26,000 on day off from work. But that doesn't include my heavy phyiscal job

[@simoni6770]

Dr Sten's way of presentation is amazing! He is presenting things so simply in ways we easily understand. Some University lecturers in Biochemistry are not this excellent!

[@paulfiedler9128]

The new Cochran report said that calorie restriction and eating your largest meal of the day for breakfast was as effective---and possibly more effective for weight loss than IF. I am going to experiment with that also. I may just eat one meal a day and make it breakfast. I have gone 48 hours without food twice and it was very effective. Looking forward to trying three to four days this summer. Love the idea of atophagy.

[@venusnode6]

In my case that didn't produce good results. Basically you overburden your system with one big meal, my opinion.

[@doina61161]

The best explanation for everyone to understand! Thank you 🙏

[@drekberg]

Thank you Doina Maris. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. I spend so much time on it because when we get "the why" and the mechanism we become empowered for life . Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. 😄

[@armansrsa]

The answer comes from our compulsive behaviour in general. We think too much, we eat too much and we are constantly craving something. Meditation for the mind is like fasting for the body. They are the same thing.

[@junebug2850]

You deserve a oscar or something. You explained all of this with great detail yet very understanding and simple. Bravo💥

[@Coelhagrr]

I found your channel a few days ago, and today I just completed my first 48h fast! I'm not sure if I'll be able to get to 72h just yet but I'll keep trying. :)

[@pairsay]

Love coming back to this I am on 48 hours of a 72 hours fast - feeling good though not able to sleep

[@rethalockhart5452]

I have a friend facing cancer and yet won’t even try a 24hr fast 😭 I just give information and pray.

[@mrhardwork8924]

I feel the same when trying to explain to my mum.

[@garykennedy4856]

A loser will always be a loser.

[@x0xmadcapx0x]

@@garykennedy4856now figure out a way not to be a piece of garbage.

[@Yahkthegeneral]

7 days would do amazing along with a fruit diet / raw vegetables after

[@rethalockhart5452]

@@Yahkthegeneral I know but she won’t. Sigh

[@shotpusher]

I was planning a 3 day fast starting today! Thanks for the info & reminder of all the fasting benefits.

[@christinelove7491]

Me too lol!😊

[@BirdhouseCottage]

Me 3...lol

[@rainicascadia5514]

Me 4! Happy, successful fasting to all of us! 👍

[@thelovelyone1582]

What do you do to combat hunger. Did you do it?

[@rainicascadia5514]

@@thelovelyone1582 for myself, I drink lot's of water. Or some hot herbal tea. If my tummy hurts from hunger like in the beginning of a fast, I love some sparkling mineral water like Topo Chico or Pellegrino.

[@krh7150]

40 hours into my first long fasting. Really feeling the hunger attack. Watch this video to boost my will power. Thank you, doc!

[@chrissypearson5597]

Just came off 48 hr fast,, woo-hoo!! Feeling great, go for it folks, 72hr dry fast next!! 2 ExtF per month, IF most days 20/4. Thanks Dr.Stan!

[@Nepthu]

Good for you! I've done a few 48 hour fasts and always feel great by the end.

[@mrmonk1257]

What liquid did you take when you were fasting? Can you still youse protein powder drinks?