Turn On Weight Loss Hormones With Fasting

[@drekberg]

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[@DipaolaVivero]

En español plis bienventurado.Dr..

[@godecja7982]

Dlaczego film nie jest przetłumaczony na język polski .

[@stephver]

Just want to say how much I appreciate your insight. I had Graves’ and hashimotos in 2008 which led to a thyroid storm then complete thyroidectomy. Dr. Ekberg, here it is 2024 and I feel worse than ever. Still have hashimotos symptoms, but worse than anything is the weight gain. I’m 49 and otherwise healthy. I’ve started following your advice and feel so much better. I was jogging and so hungry after. You’re the first person to address why- that I was burning sugar during the jog. So, I am back to walking. Cortisol tests are fine but my stomach looks like I eat 5 dozen donuts a day. I am so embarrassed. Thank you for being so kind to us. I am not glutinous. Thank you for all you do! Love to you and yours.

[@lucynakwiatek2483]

@drekberg Kochany doktorze moja radosc trwala krotko, bo znow brak przekladu w jezyku polskim.

[@danmar007]

You know, Dr. Ekberg, if we were health champions we probably wouldn't need your help. :-)

[@TiCxToC]

Omad paleo 3 years over 200 pounds lost 8 different metabolic diseases gone. Anti depressants ADHD and counselor also gone. 49 years old I feel better than I did in my early 20s in the military.. I have been 180 the past year and a half maintaining using the same feeding regiment I started with.

[@wallhagens2001]

You slay! ❤

[@priscillagalloway1063]

Amazing! Keep it up!

[@douglassmith215]

Well done! I’m trying to get to Omad but keep getting headaches around 18 hours… any tips?

[@dollydon8547]

@@douglassmith215yes, drink electrolytes, the brand is LMNT

[@Carnivore1959]

​@@douglassmith215 Electrolytes in your water ! Did the trick for me. I can also eat a few tbsp of butter as it doesn't affect my blood sugar at all.

[@linas_journey_]

You have changed my and my husbands life. Cant thank you enough and can’t recommend you enough to everyone whenever these subjects come up

[@dna7500]

Same here!!

[@BPoint-j6e]

same here toooo, my all common sense about health and food flipped after watching his all great videos.

[@Jess_2025]

Love his style of teaching!

[@9thebear]

Same here. He actually explains how the body works, it’s fascinating and changed my life.

[@ellies9471]

He’s great isn’t he? I tell everyone about him. He explains in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand.

[@edrozenrozen9600]

Good morning, health champions! 🌄

[@derekm3486]

I've been watching your videos for about a month now. I've never been obese but have been overweight my entire adult life. Now that I'm over 40, I had just assumed the daily aches, and lethargy was just a part of getting older. I started with keto and went on to OMAD. Only five weeks later, I'm down over 20 pounds and feeling more energetic than i have in 15 years. Thank you so much for your life changing advice.

[@meisamhashemi4363]

Thanks to your videos Im down from 108KG to 92KG

[@okokokee333]

Congratulations bravo

[@SpamMouse]

Well done. 👍

[@tabularasa7775]

Not just the weight loss but you've cut down overall harm to your body

[@meisamhashemi4363]

@@tabularasa7775 yes sir

[@Thedjalbatronics]

Shum respect

[@kathryntaylor7662]

Fasting 20hours is the best thing I've ever done. After being told I had dibeties 2..I had to majorly modify my eating pattern. Fasting has allowed me to control my spikes with eating. Plus I've learnt to eat veggies first and meat last. I'm feeling so good.

[@debbiegitlin8035]

Actually you should always eat PROTEIN before carbs...

[@crimson90]

​@@debbiegitlin8035True, non-starchy vegetables haven't the carb density to matter one bit.

[@littleoneprodigaldaughter275]

​@@debbiegitlin8035 Why is that???.....If meal absorption/digestion takes 1-2 hours, with ingested food stored all together in the stomach meanwhile. How does it matter what you eat first, unless you are separating meal components by 1-3 hours?

[@mgkltime6818]

DITTO😊

[@jackiedelvalle]

​@@littleoneprodigaldaughter275Jason Fung has a video on it. I thought it was nonsense too but there was a study proving it correct.

[@clairehachey2189]

Dr Ekberg is our health champion, guiding and helping us on our path to better health. I can't thank him enough for all he does.

[@CarnivoreThePowerofHealing]

Hello gorgeouses been fasting for years now I’m thriving on the carnivore diet less than 10 months no more sugar cravings no more carbs cravings no more cigarettes cravings no alcohol cravings…check out how strong I’m getting stronger & therapeutic workouts… Wish you all the best.

[@okokokee333]

Congratulations

[@AliPrieta]

Felicidades 🎉

[@jackiedelvalle]

Hello gorgeous to you toooooo! I love jolly, healthy, positive people 😊🥰

[@mettamorph4523]

​@jackiedelvalle ty for my new tag line

[@jennybkind5054]

What do you do for fiber?

[@EmotionalGazelle]

Every Friday I do all day fast to honor the release of your weekly video, Dr. Ekberg And to burn the fat which I stored throughout the week. Works like a charm. Thank you for the motivation your videos provide!

[@wallhagens2001]

Smart and sassy! You rock! ❤

[@robinsnestradio]

You are so concise with great information that I have applied to my life! Im 68, with radiant health. I thank you for your channel. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@paultaylor7691]

Fascinating content, as usual. Lots of detailed background in this video, some of which I've heard from you before but it's so crucial I feel, it's most definitely worth making clear regularly. Over a nine year period of essentially following your advice, this (now) 68yr old UK male, has shed a whopping 116lbs and kept it off, with just another 34lb to go, to achieve my target for a 6' frame. Grateful for the advice & effort you put into these worthy videos.

[@Ambassador_Gkar]

*_Wow!_* Keep it up 👍. And, your bonus is less money spent on medicines/medical bills. Well worth the effort.

[@paultaylor7691]

@@Ambassador_Gkar Thank you, but in the UK we have a National Health Service for citizens which is supported from taxes from all workers' earnings in life and I personally am not on any medications at all, not even high blood pressure.

[@Sheepdog1314]

@@paultaylor7691 socialized medicine sucks. People die waiting for treatment. Just look at Canada or Germany.

[@Dive-Deeper]

I love this man! So much great information spoken in layman's terms. I always feel more informed, better informed, and well armed with the right information after listening to one of Dr. Ekberg's videos. Doc, you're the best!

[@leegarryallen]

I really wish fasting was understood in the mainstream. Fasting and eating real food (no UPF) has changed my life. Yet my wife, mum etc. all get concerned when I'm doing a 3 or 4 day fast as they think it's a form of eating disorder. It needs to be understood and accepted by society. We'd all be much healthier as a result.

[@Carnivore1959]

Send her Dr Jason Fung videos

[@indiva702]

I agree. I get frustrated to be so misunderstood when fasting it so beneficial to our bodies!

[@trevorjlewis]

I have been 16-8 intermittent fasting for 5 days, I feel fantastic, I was scared stiff of feeling hungry, I did for he first two days I fasted, I just have water or green tea and the hunger went away. I am yet to see weight loss, but I am swimming in the sea every morning halfway through the fast so hopefully the demands the cold water and the exercise put on my muscles will promote fat burning, I am morbidly obese currently at 130kg or 286 pounds, so seeing results will take some time. I have actually quit my job while I am doing this because work gets in the way of my exercise and fasting regime starting work too early, the fear of being bored in the office and needing to compensate with food etc. In five days a missed the 16 hour deadline by one hour and on another day surpassed it by nearly 2 and a half hours because I was keeping busy. I am determined to keep this up and already seeing savings in food purchased.

[@wallhagens2001]

Keep it going! You'll get where you want. ❤

[@bobsides5445]

I was 253lbs 2 weeks ago and I started eating right , cut the sugars and fast food and started to walk 5 miles a day . I haven't started the fasting yet but dropped 15 lbs already, I think just because I cut the sugars ,next week I will do the fasting and see how it goes . Keep it up with what your doing and you will see the weight come off

[@trevorjlewis]

@@bobsides5445 I'm not seeing weight loss yet, with non alcoholic fatty liver and type 2 diabetes these go hand in hand with Fat Metabolic Syndrome, I am unable currently to metabolise fat , I'm guessing that means even my fat stores. I'm hoping that the fasting as I enter the second week with start to trigger fat burning. Last couple of days I've felt higher levels of fatigue in my muscles, walking is an effort. Swimming is still fine as it's supporting my weight in the water

[@GraceAbimbola7]

@@bobsides5445What hours do you work with? What are your windows?

[@inachambersofhellohellohel575]

Keep us updated😊

[@declanmcardle]

Plateaued for 5+ years. Tried cycling, couch to 5k, walking 10,000 steps - no difference. Tried rolling 72-hour fasts and lost 10kg (22lbs/1.5 stone) in 3 weeks. Microphone drop.

[@douglassmith215]

How did you manage to get to 72 hours without headaches?

[@lileithdepass9539]

You are the best there is out there. 2years in. Normal body weight. No medication. Walk 3-4 miles 4 days a week. Drink plenty water A1C normal after 20 years. Could not feel better.

[@gazzafloss]

Thank you Sten for helping us get healthy with this valuable information and guidance.

[@alejandramguerrero5885]

Thank you Dr Ekberg , I always appreciate your videos . They are so helpful .

[@pokeypickle3]

Another excellent video highlighting how the body works as a whole system. Hormones, micro gut biome, recovery and how the body must respond to outside inputs like food intake, food frequency, stress - whether it’s positive or negative, both physical and mental.

[@ВесельчакУ-ъ9ш]

For those without diabetes -- here is how I lost 9% of body weight since 1/1: eating anything I want before 11am; only water after that. The first week is hard, then it's ok. Occasional dinners (when I waive all restrictions) allowed, in average once in 2 weeks. Before 11am I eat what I want -- I don't care about calories, but my wife avoids buying food with transfats so I probably don't consume too much of them. I never visit places like Starbucks or Macdonalds. The first 7% of the weight went away pretty fast; then it slowed down but still I am descending. Note that the weight can fluctuate so only weekly averages really matter.

[@crashtestdummy1972]

That's really good, but you definitely consumed much less calories, which means your body used its fat reserves. I use eobergs information in combination with general fitness processes because I don't have hormonal or metabolic issues. Dr ekberg definitely helps you maintain a healthy weight if you have those above mentioned issues.

[@ВесельчакУ-ъ9ш]

@@crashtestdummy1972 And let me also add that I have no physical activity -- for me it is easier to fast than to "waste time" on exercises despite YMCA is just across the street from my office and we have family membership.

[@barbarasaunders2160]

You should have been invited to Oprah's Ozempic show to explain things. She made it seem like it's all about willpower or the lack of it.

[@Ambassador_Gkar]

She's just another pharma/foods/industrial complex troll! Anyone who listens to her will not learn the truth. Sadly, that comprises the average 80-90%, of population, that make up the sheep.

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

She's a liar, NWO cabalist, and trafficking facilitator.

[@benjaminroman916]

Oprahs Ozempic show was a big ad for pharma. They won't invite anyone that can prove you can get the results the natural way and free.

[@purpletulip7122]

My favourite doctor.. who has changed my health status! Love you Dr. Sten Ekberg

[@robertgaitskell7212]

Thanks Doc I love your videos I found you about 6mths ago, I get a lot of inspiration from reading the comments, I quit sugar and starchy foods 9 mths ago have fasted on and off over that time, the last 2 months my weight had stayed the same I have just started Omad and the weight is coming off again , I was had pre diabetes, I’m now along way from that, my doctor said what ever your doing keep doing it, I’ve lost 26kg and feel great thanks again, I hope this inspires someone else, giving up sugar isn’t easy but it’s worth it.

[@AristeidisZagklis]

Dr Sten is one of the best teachers, who give detailed but understandable explanations of how things works in our body. Thank you very much Doc

[@thelegalkk]

Your motivation made me do 21 days No sugar challenge। I have completed my 21 days I truly feel different। Thanks All the Best to all the health champions ❤

[@Jaquableu]

Thank you so much Dr. Ekberg. Your informational videos has helped me with so much. Your thyroid vids are awesome. My health is so much better. I love you and Dr. Berry and Dr. Chaffee and Dr. Baker. You guys have saved my life. No more Fatty liver disease. No more kidney disease. No more High BP. Blood sugar is on the way to being normal. The pain from arthritis and Fibromyalgia is gone. Gerd is gone. Energy is better. Sleep is fantastic. Sleep apnea is gone. I am 70 lbs down in the last 16 months and I am doing fantastic.

[@rs4249]

That's great. Btw, are you carnivore or ketovore?

[@carnivore_for_future]

5 year Carnivore/primal -392lbs (started at 637lbs) + Inofficial WR in (real)fasting

[@sagecoach]

You have guided me through the loss of 65 pounds from 275 pounds over 20 months by fasting almost every day, about 16 hours. Breakfast at noon is nutritious and generous as you guide in your many videos. Thank you. Always physically active doing real productive work my fast time passes by almost unnoticed, and keeps me healthy.

[@inachambersofhellohellohel575]

💞🥰👍💞

[@paladro]

even a 12 hour fast has benefits

[@zergilli9719]

I do a 6 hour fast from when I wake up. It has helped little by little to lose my belly pooch. If you want to lose belly fat, skip breakfast

[@summerbreeze1955]

I love Dr Ekberg, he explains it so calmly and logically blessed be x

[@efroshaq7697]

I wish these things would be taught in schools

[@HuFlungDung2]

Nice summary to understand how all these hormones relate. There is no 'insulin resistance' hormone, it's a conflict between the imbalance of hormones that are opposed to each other. Like pressing hard on the accelerator and the brake causes braking resistance or acceleration resistance.

[@noschervanhodjaty9658]

Useful and very well explained!

[@willemvanriet7160]

Another clear, concise flog that will change your life once you've internalize the information!

[@edithharmer1326]

Educational for all!❤

[@mma0070]

you are such a great inspiration.

[@robyn4119]

Thank you for these health videos.

[@4xzx4]

You're an excellent teacher! Great video.

[@ballkans]

Very nice to see you again Dr Ekberg. You played big part of my new way of eating (Keto and Carnivore ) which contributed to reverse my insulin resistance, to losing 100 pounds in year and half Thank you for helping people around the World, and by the way, your Electrolytes , euLyte are great, it helps a lot when i do fasting and carnivore diet, and i would recommend it to everyone. Greetings

[@lee-anne2353]

♥️♥️♥️ Good Morning Dr Sten. 💋💋💋. Have a nice day at the clinic today.

[@dollydon8547]

The most perfect presentation on this topic that I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much, Dr. Ekberg

[@emymejia8095]

Very scientific explanation, thank you Dr Ekberg. 😊❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🌹

[@gordonpi8674]

He obviously keeps the videos that way, usually very long to watch, to have a proof that he understands the mechanism behind it, in case he is challenged by some pharmaco mafia paid brainwashed zombie.

[@MrsBCurious]

Wow! I definitely learned much better with your explanation Less confusing to understand the way you have explained fasting benefits Thank you so much 💞

[@roylereg22]

Well explained and organised! A true masterpiece

[@CeciliaLJonasson]

In just over 5 months I’ve lost 77 lbs. I had all the signs of pre diabetes. Now I feel better than ever, my migraines are gone so is my inflammation. My menstruation is shorter and the pain that usually came with it. I have 11 lbs left to reach my goal but I will forever continue this lifestyle. I will just stop fasting 40 hrs every other day so I don’t keep loosing weight. Tack dr Sten. Du har räddat mitt liv!

[@anillondhe5366]

Sir I am following you since a year ; please translate your video in Hindi in India you will be popular; I like the way you explain ❤

[@fredbloggs5902]

Subtitles are added by KZbin, try watching again in a month.

[@lee-anne2353]

It is available in Hindi and other languages as well. If you go to settings on the top right of your screen , you will see there are various languages to choose from . Dr Sten has translated the videos so that people from many countries across the world can enjoy listening to them in their mother tongue language.

[@FouniaFrançois]

Traduire en français

[@lee-anne2353]

@@FouniaFrançois Do you mean you want him to translate in French 🇫🇷 too? Dr Sten has translated the videos in French as well. Go to settings at the top right of your screen and select your own language.

[@TrumpIsrael2024]

@@FouniaFrançois cliquez sur paramètres, puis sous-titres/cc, puis sélectionnez français

[@angelfriend3710]

Thank you so much for this video Dr. Ekberg! It couldn't have come at a better time for me! I'm sure I'm not the only one to feel that way! Hope you have a happy Friday!😊

[@dennyrosson2522]

My cardiologist is so In the dark. He kept telling me calories in must be less than calories out. Maybe why I don’t have him anymore.

[@dasfahrer8187]

I have yet to find a good cardiologist. They're all stuck in the medical dark ages as they don't know anything beyond what the medical establishment programmed into them in school.

[@Master_Timothy]

Your cardiologist was right

[@TiCxToC]

​@@Master_Timothynope

[@richard3060]

The body builders have mastered fat loss and muscle retention. Mastered it. I think he misunderstands fat loss. As long as you are in a total energy deficit and you manage your hunger you will lose weight

[@yoditdemissie1112]

Dear Dr. Sten would you please educate us about thyroid? I fasted but didn’t lose weight as I expected. I take medication for my thyroid every morning. Can I control my thyroid hormone levels without taking any medication? Thank you for your valuable information. 🙏🏾

[@grazkaplawinski9670]

Check out DR.BRIGHT she is the thyroid expert, you need loads of iodine.

[@thewellministry9008]

This is helpfull indeed

[@joilsonsantos8009]

AMAZING VIDEO DOCTOR STEIN!

[@ninaeverest25200]

This channel and your expository teachings has been my major drive, and that's why with $32,000 weekly returns I was able to live my life-long dreams of sending 50% of my weekly interest to the sick old ones in my neighborhood.

[@Markbrandon-12]

God bless you real good

[@Markbrandon-12]

But I'm genuinely curious to know how you earn that much weekly?

[@ninaeverest25200]

Big thanks to Renee Marie Harrison

[@ninaeverest25200]

Her top notch guidance and expertise on digital market changed the game for me

[@ninaeverest25200]

It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer.

[@SergeyChuduk]

Your videos helped me to lose 20 kg within 7 months by 16-8 mostly & 20-4 once a week.

[@kimbeijar5702]

This video is the best explanation so far. I see the big picture now and thank you so very much! Greetings from Stockholm.

[@Mr_India....]

Thank you doctor once again. Your knowledge is priceless, thank you for sharing it.

[@joglekar56]

Super explanation sir Thanks n God bless you 🙏

[@christianricardoschroder902]

Hej Dr. Ekberg! Here from over the Atlantic Ocean are we following your wise and well explained cientifics lessons with great results! Thanks to you, I feel younger, stronger and fit. OMAD, OMOD and 72 are essencial and the base of keto/paleo way of life. Brgds from Sweden

[@dwainosborne]

Thanks to the information you give us for free i have lost about 75lbs so far and no longer have Hba1c blood sugar in the diabetic range. I still have another 70-80lbs to go but I think I now know the way to lose weight fast and relatively easy compared to the eat less, move more approach

[@Ambassador_Gkar]

This content should be added to all nutritionist/homeopathic curriculums. As I know it _never_ would be added to the general medicine ones 😑😒.

[@batbilegbyambaa9452]

❤ amazing. i always watch your videos. what a great knowledge. it comes like a morning fresh air. all the best to you! Long live!

[@IanBatson-Wright]

I did a 24hr fast recently and lost 4.4 lbs (2kg) 😮. Just black coffee and water. Am T2D, have high BP and high cholesterol and need to reverse these soon. My goal is to do this over the next two months and lose 15kg - and I know with the info in these videos, I'll get there!! Thank you, Dr Ekberg 😊

[@adelarsen9776]

Fasting = Stem cells (BDNF) for free ! Fasting and Carnivore is proper human behavior. With salt, water, sunshine and lifting heavy things.

[@zitrofeld]

I need this kind of fasting. Thanks ❤

[@sbkamara2003]

So beautiful explanation Doctor❤❤❤

[@rikgto9351]

Thank You for sharing such valuable information, the visuals helps tremendously

[@mermarseo]

I've been trying to understand all this for several years. I believe I do now, and this video has helped, but I seem to be an outlier. I've been eating Keto, and then tried carnivore and have been eating OMAD for almost 4 years. Also, no grains or sugar or even sugar subs for years. Even when I do prolonged fasts (water only) my blood glucose doesn't drop below 200 until at least day 3. I don't get hungry until day 10 or more. My HOMA-IR IS 7. After being on the carnivore diet (strict) my A1c was 10 - up from a keto diet. That was ZERO carbs so the glyconeogenesis was working overtime! I felt really good on the carnivore diet. Much lower inflammation and pain, and I've lost weight. I think I have insane levels of insulin resistance. I'm not sure where to go from here. Drugs are a solid NO for me. It feels like I've tried just about everything natural.

[@priscillaabaido6905]

Wow learning so much

[@_-ricardinho-_10]

Gracias por sus vídeos, porfavor doctor vuelva a poner la traducción en Español

[@endahlisty]

Thank you, Dokter ❤

[@manishsehrawat9817]

You're doing a great job sir. Thankyou. Love from INDIA

[@gurchetansekhon3483]

Dr Can you make one video specifically on the need, requirement and source of proteins while fasting .

[@patrickshanghai2064]

brilliant. good to hear all that again. i am in a fasting week as a matter of fact. haha.

[@CarbageMan]

I’m almost 72 hours fasted right now. I love long weekends!

[@Gowiththeflow111]

Amen sir!!! It works so so so well!

[@likyeleshalemu1338]

Good morning everyone 🙏

[@pharmclare]

Thanks for sharing this valuable content

[@DrWade-ny2he]

That is really a good video about the hormones and what is happening when you fast! It would have been even better, when you would have compared the fasting to a low calorie intake to show the difference between these two. For example the difference of cortisol.

[@jamesrankin9833]

Awesome! Good stuff Doc.!

[@erictheshark9045]

Great explanation! 🤩👍🏻

[@sherrischwartz6844]

❤️ Good morning.

[@JosieStev]

Good morning😊

[@FrankRollberg]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@MAGNUM2F]

Great lecture sir.

[@julienicholasi8781]

THANK YOU for the clarity - thank you! Been dealing w these issues for years - this is a helpful wrap up. Do you have a video on MTHFR? A pesky gene mutation tgat affects soo much!❤ ❤

[@rajangeorge4541]

Your videos are very useful. Thank you

[@ranjaanraj8472]

He is amazing

[@joshuakeegwell2896]

Cheers Doc Valuable information. Thanks

[@rafalbroncel5792]

Another great video. Thank you

[@calandria55]

Mi estimado doctor, espero que tambien lo pueda traducir al Español Gracias

[@pacodector]

love your videos Dr.! ! Thank you

[@foltz-art]

What is your thought on Berberine thanks ❤😉✌️

[@Isabelle574-88]

thank you for all your videos

[@timothymunday2008]

Thank you, Doctor x❤

[@fruitdemer201]

Ideally you can drop a lot of weight just by fasting. I was also using fat burning cellulose which cut my appetite for 2 days and I never ate any sugar except some fruit. Probably dropping. But it is a process it does not happen overnight.

[@joeporro9914]

Grazie fantastico.

[@Warp9pnt9]

With my congenital motor and sensory neuropathy of unknown cause, I get tremors, severe weakness, fever, nausea, and dry heaves usually between 36-40 hours of fasting. That makes it hard to do more than 24-30h fasting. Too keep on a regular schedule, I do one meal a day. Even this let me lose nearly 30% of my body weight in fat (60/210 lbs) without exercise or changing what I eat or how much (except no sugary foods). Additional, profound benefits could likely be reached by others who don't share my severe muscle atrophy and joint degeneration from disability.

[@siuterufumi1234]

Thanks Doctor, I love hormone lesson.

[@samgangstar]

단식을하는게 지방연소에 유리하다

[@3_1_3rd_gaming]

On day 3 of a 9 day dry fast right now. So far, I'm a little fatigued. My blood ketones are already ramping up sitting about a 3.2 atm. Already lost 8lbs. I know what I lost so far is water, but i'm looking forward to the fat burning for the next 6 days. Dry fasting is a challenge, but way more rewarding that water fasting.