The #1 Danger of Prolonged Fasting

[@markwhite6782]

To give a picture of what prolonged fasting did to me I was 5'5" tall at 185 pounds. I intermittent and prolonged fasted 52 pounds off to 133. It was a miracle in that all my visceral fat was removed however I did have atrophy, especially in the thighs and glutes. Through Thomas DeLauer and Dr. Bergs videos I have managed to build all muscle (plus some) back. I still intermittent fast after 16 months on an 18:6 plus weight train and I can tell you it is possible to put on lots of muscle while staying lean. Now for the unbelievable part, I did this at 59 through 60 years of age.

[@ThePerimeters]

I'm starting to think growing old is a myth. Dr. Berg is a myth buster when it comes to nutrition.

[@daviddudley1791]

What hours is your eating window ?

[@markwhite6782]

@@daviddudley1791 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

[@mariojager43]

I do similar, and nearly 62 do running and weights. Probably fitter and stronger now than when I was half my age.

[@coolbreeze4576]

@Mark White Congratulations. You answered my question about what age group you were in, I dunno if it's more difficult for post-menopausal females, though. Or people on therapeutic steroids. But I refuse to give up and I feel encouraged by others' success. Stay healthy.

[@beela798]

I'm 5 days into a 14 day water fast and I feel so motivated and encouraged to complete it ❤

[@matthewanderson5163]

That’s to excessive

[@thegeraldinekuss]

​@@matthewanderson5163I did 21 days 15hrs. Felt no hunger & VERY much younger afterwards!😊

[@seismicvertigo345]

Currently on 13 day. First quarter: water only. Second quarter: zero calorie teas added. Third quarter: supplements added. Fourth quarter: pretty much IF cause plant-based powders added once a day only. Then back to eating which is once a day IF currently

[@onetrickpony8618]

​@@matthewanderson5163I did 40😊

[@ImNapoleonLive]

@@thegeraldinekusswhen does the hunger stops?

[@kylefer]

I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Thickened heart wall.) Fasted for 15 days. The next time I got my heart scanned, my Cardiologist called me in. When he came in he said my heart wall had thinned by 2mm, which he considered nothing short of a miracle. Been a believer in healthy prolonged fasting ever since. Food is killing us, moderation is key. Of course I had the fat to burn during prolonged, I wouldn't recommend if you're very thin.

[@Drberg]

That's fantastic! Thank you for sharing! Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@Pbcvl]

"food is killing us" damn what's left. Water? Nah that also kills. Can I live without being in danger? No otherwise you'd be immortal

[@jacobramirez4894]

@@Pbcvl food is killing us since we eat unhealthy and or too much food

[@johnnyblackrants7625]

It's mostly refined grains, refined sugar, and seed oils. Oxalates in nuts and vegetables if you overdo it. Stick with meat and you're good to go. @@Pbcvl

[@RubyFleetwoodCactus]

​@@johnnyblackrants7625 No, overage of meat = colorectal cancers.

[@yaminsiddiqui4690]

I was 118 kg when i started watching your videos, now i am 82 kg and feel stronger and better. Thanks doctor.

[@Scarlethara100]

Wow this is awesome, in how much time did you achieve your result.

[@fhsh531]

damn, that's great.Can you give me a brief description of your meals?

[@lokeshkumar-dq7yl]

@@Scarlethara100 I went from 108 to 82 in 5 months. I did extreme and wrong Keto. You can follow healthy keto

[@yaminsiddiqui4690]

I mainly did a calorie deficit keto with daily calorie intake of around 500-700 calories only. Eggs and cucumbers were my main food. Initilaly i felt very hungry but after 3 days I felt better and my appetite was gone. I also did water fast in between. Bulk weight of 15 kilos was lost in just 40 days and then i slowed things down so it took me overall 6 months. This worked for me but take caution for whatever you do.

[@HillHyker]

Just be careful not to spend too much time watching videos. Prolonged viewing could damage your health... LOL

[@sylwiatr5560]

UPDATE: 96h fast DONE! 💪 For the first time in my life I felt kinda electricity in my muscles while doing house chores. I don't feel weak or hungry so I'll keep fasting. By the way, I lost 2,5kg 🙂 Right on time ❤️ I just started prolonged fasting - 22nd hour so far, aiming for 96 hours. Keep your fingers crossed for me 🤞

[@whatwillbem6825]

Good for you! The longest I went was 3 days…I was soooo disappointed with myself because I broke the fast by eating…and I WASNT HUNGRY…I m going to do it again coincidentally this morning…yay to us 😁

[@RandomHuTaoSimp]

go go. fingers crossed~ I'm about to do a 20+ day fast.

[@minasokhangoo7120]

Day 4 of 21 day water fast, so far so good 😊

[@sylwiatr5560]

@@RandomHuTaoSimp I'm cheering 💪

[@larrykirkpatrick9104]

You got this

[@linvi_chemutai]

I am glad you made a video of this. I took a break from intermittent fasting because I lost almost 6kgs in 3 months. Someone I know who also watches this channel is so into it, almost religiously and it's kinda scary the extent he goes. It's about balance I think. When you overdo something, the benefits turn to risks. God bless y'all.

[@DHarri9977]

I agree, while the general benefits of fasting, keto/carnivore to me is a good thing taking it too far in terms of rigidity would seem to be too much in removing yourself from the joys of life. We can remain self-aware and vigilant without overdoing it.

[@claudiodominguez.]

If you can't grab any fat anywhere on your body fasting shouldn't last longer than a couple of days in my humble opinion.

[@rawi707]

I lost 4 Kgs in 2 weeks (TMPD, no snacks). However, the entire story is about being healthy rather than losing weight.

[@King_Alistair6723]

Highly disagree on your balance point. I have been fasting non stop for 14 years, since I was 16. All my test results have been excellent and never had any problems. I am always doing OMAD, with a 2,5k - 3k calories, depending on working out that day. I'm 6'3 230, 8% body fat.

[@coasteyscoasteys]

Linvi Just eat bigger meals when you eat

[@geechie-don7157]

Presently I typically fast from 8pm to 12pm. I don’t necessarily lose weight, but it’s great for maintaining weight/strength and I always feel good by giving my body a chance to use and fully digest the two meals I eat per day in that 8hr window.

[@montanamountainutv]

I fast NOT for weight loss but for all the other benefits. I'm already very fit, working out 3-4 days per week and working at a very fast paced job. I worry about muscle loss! Thanks for educating us Dr. Berg.

[@K_8Sept]

Same same! Amen 🙏

[@amy11228]

Same!

[@Jungynam827]

I lost too much weight while Intermittent fasting (16-8)and my face looked gray. Not for everyone.

[@montanamountainutv]

@@Jungynam827 wow. Interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@arjunanand664]

@@Jungynam827 gray??

[@princessblockianna7341]

Love your stubble growing in looks good. I’m on a prolonged fast and just reached day 12 and your videos are so helpful. The muscle mass is lower and I not as physically strong but my energy levels are great I get up super early I have great focus and drive throughout my day while working and taking care of youngins. I don’t feel like I miss much. I cook I clean I keep moving 🙏🏽🙌🏽🥰❤️‍🔥

[@walterh.3170]

It’s like Doc reads my mind , everyday for the past year. I’m preparing for a 7 day fast and viola …here comes this video Thank you so much DR. For being my mentor and teaching us how to TRULY live and prosper

[@mehjabeenabidi]

I woke up this morning and was wondering what benefit would I gain with fasting for the next month or so… as a Muslim, we fast once a month annually. Doc! God bless you. You answered my questions. I’m starting today!

[@hamidabdulhakim]

Good morning 🌞 to you As.wr.wb

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Believers! Fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoined upon those before you, that you become God-fearing. (2:184)

[@lkhalfon]

Actually you're not fasting even 24 hours its restricted time eating that you do for 1 month

[@aishaluck5612]

Twice a week not once a month

[@lkhalfon]

@@aishaluck5612 she meant they're doing a 1 month long fast once a year But its not a fast as Dr Berg is mentioning it's rather an intermittent fasting during 1 month

[@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham]

I love how he provides everything in context. Just because prologned fasting is good and promotes many diferent health benefits, doesn't mean that there aren't negative consequences if done wrongly, or if you have a certain condition. I, for one, may not be the best candidate for prolonged fasting, especially if it's very long like several weeks, because I'm already kind of a slim guy with not that much muscle, in the first place.

[@igitahimsa5871]

@Christian Same here. I think if I did prolonged fasting I'd prob wipe out.

[@trueheart8739]

Awesome information Dr. Berg!! One topic I don’t hear enough about is refeeding after prolonged fasting. I fasted for 21 days and ended up in urgent care due to edema (consumed too many pickles and other foods, too fast). I didn’t realize careless refeeding could be fatal.

[@bobbylenz3594]

Watermelon or coconut water.

[@NewDarkKnight]

So what should be the ideal refeed to avoid this?

[@mareksumguy1887]

@@NewDarkKnight bone broth

[@LauraB.335]

@@NewDarkKnight - yep, bone broth is perfect. No carbs and a little protein with no fiber or anything difficult to digest. Some say eggs, as well, but for some, it can upset the stomach. Just no fruit or carbs is the important piece. After fasting for so long, you don’t want anything that will really trigger either major insulin release (sugar/carbs) and nothing that will majorly mess with electrolyte balance.

[@trueheart8739]

@@alyb8058 well that’s very good for you!! As part of our research, we subscribe to channels such as this for this information. Obviously I have not seen this video, and I mention this so others don’t experience what I have experienced. Instead of judging and name calling, why don’t you kindly add the link to dr berg’s video about refeeding! The arrogance is staggering!! 🙄

[@dmc19911]

The more I learn about prolonged fasting the more it seems that 72 hours is the golden amount of time to fast. Unless you have a health condition that would make it beneficial to do more. But for healthy people 72 seems perfect 🤩

[@ngawanglhundup1574]

Please dr. Berg, bring back the whiteboard in full resolution, we like a lot. When you only zooming some notes, we can’t summarize all the content you taught for us in our brain. Please show us same as before. Your content is so helpful. Thank you

[@MrBgwolf]

Im going to try this. After serving in the Army over seas I have been sick a lot some of my fellow soldiers have did for cancer already. I have had benefits from the intermittent fasting but so far have not tried long turn. Though I did fast a few times in the army because I gave my food to some people that looked like they needed more than I. Hope that's not too much of a share. I spend a lot of time alone. Thanks for sharing you information.

[@MarineWar1]

Hang in there Soldier. from a Marine.

[@seanexler]

You don’t understand how long I’ve waited on this video Dr.Berg. I’ve watched every single one of your videos, and this is your best one YET. You are one of God’s favorite soldiers Dr. Berg.

[@johnbrando8248]

because you like to eat

[@YesNutritionWorks]

I water fasted for 20 days and lost 20lbs. I was very fit at the time. I was under supervision. There were about 15 of us. We didn't know each other. We were from so many different countries. Spent most of the time talking about food!. Every day we discussed what we ate for special days/holidays. It was so much fun. Tried to do this by myself. Too hard. Having many other poeple there made the time go fast.

[@sandyca1106]

QUESTION: Can these 3 products be taken together? 1. Niacin (Nicotonic Acid aka B3) 2. Probiotics 3. ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar)

[@Huntressrayz]

Dr. Berg you wouldn't believe me BUT this is what I was looking for. Supplements alongside prolonged fasting. I've done this before for a short period of time without the supplements and I used to be tired most of the time. But here you've pointed out that it's important to consume supplements and thank you so much for this video ❤

[@SOPODSTORM]

Dr Berg I am a 26 year old man at 5’11”. Went from 210 lbs to 195 lbs and counting after about a month’s time with adopting your nutrition/lifestyle principles. Thank you.

[@bellalorenzi9699]

I can do prolong fast for 7 days if I ‘m with Dr.Berg❤….

[@aqilayosufi5952]

I don’t know how to appreciate your understanding and heals!!!!!!!

[@sandtx4913]

This came at the right time. I just did a 1 day water fast. I've had difficulty with my diet for a few years, having a chocolate addiction and having severe adrenal fatigue (or exhaustion) for a little over 5 years. Tried IF and keto to help me get my health back and the muscles & hair I lossed and the bellyfat I got instead due to the stress overdose. Which was extra stressful being a 49yr woman (then 44). Been doing OMAD for more than a year (sometimes 2MAD). Trying to combine it with keto but then fail because of the (excessive) chocolate intake. I gained a lot of weight & more fat because of the sugars and extra calories. Haven't eaten chocolate in 3 days now (haven't gone out because of the heavy rainfall) and decided yesterday to the a 24hr water fast. I haven't craved for chocolate (yet), but do have a headache. The feminine body figure I had before the adrenal fatigue is gone and now looks like that of an overweight grandmother with no muscles and no strength. I've recently done a bloodtest/energy test which showed extreme deficiencies. I only took GABA, B12 and magnesium bisglycinate (maybe incorrect spelling) because of the costs, not sure if any of it was the cause but within 2 days I had severe hairloss (like the hair follicles were loose). When I stopped after the vitamin batch was finished (ca 45 days), the extreme hair loss stopped after a few days/weeks. Now I have normal hairloss, probably also because I have been working on stress/trauma/psoas release excercises daily. A healthy diet and especially the right diet for me is still something I have to discover. More important is becoming more aware and listening to my bodies intelligence. Something I have neglected for many years. Thank you for sharing your findings and your opinions. And thank you for giving me an opportunity to express myself.

[@charliepiston3169]

I disagree with the idea of taking amino acids during a prolonged because this will kick you out of autophagy. Autophagy is THE most important benefit of fasting. Some of the deep benefits of autophagy may not be experienced until after 10 days of a prolonged fast. Some people report the most noticeable benefits of autophagy after 14 days. Not sure why you are so concerned with a little muscle loss, as generally muscle tissue is preserved during a fast. OK, I totally agree with your comments on cancer--I should have listened to the whole lecture before commenting. Anyhoo, thanks for your hard work and extremely valuable information. I'm on day 4 of a water fast right now (2023-1-7) and experience a lot of stomach gas and burping. I can not find good info on why this may be occurring. Last year I stopped a water fast after 9 days mostly due to the excessive burping. I've tried a little ACV or lime juice, not sure if that helps or not. I will press on this time regardless of the stomach gas. Cheers.

[@beautifulb2078]

I have been trying to find a remedy for this as well the acid reflux becomes so bad that it forces me to stop my fast. Hopefully someone comes up with a remedy for this

[@MICHIGANGIRL4TRUMP]

Good info Dr. Berg! A lot of people don’t know about autophagy. The year I started keto when I found Dr. Berg is the year I learned from Dr. Mindy about the word autophagy. She taught me about Yoshinori Ohsumi… Japanese cell biologist who won the Nobel prize in 2016 for his research on the recycling and renewing of cells in the process of Autophagy. I was blown away by this! So much so I didn’t even tell my hepatologist (he was talking about putting me on a liver transplant list )that I was doing keto and that I had learned this miraculous process! Between doctor Berg teaching me healthy keto and intermittent fasting and Dr. Mindy teaching me how to prolong autophagy fast I was able to reverse my liver back to stage F0. Two of them saved my life. I had to work hard it took me three years. But I did it I can never think them both enough. And Dr. Berg had I not found him I would be dead. I believe in him and I believe in her more than anyone else keto. They’ve never steered me the wrong way. At times have even given me personal advice whether they remember me or not they both have done it and I appreciate it so much❤

[@gummybears-n-crime1317]

I totally believe it ! Awesome For u :)

[@nikitabennett8471]

Amen to that. What an interesting heartfelt story.

[@magreyeyes]

Thank you Dr. Berg. I've been wanting to fast and keep making excuses as I'm concerned about the loss of muscle and energy.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

no more excuses!

[@magreyeyes]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Yes! And no more procrastination.

[@matthewanderson5163]

Do a prolonged fast of 72 hours. When you first eat you have to take it very easy. I’ve lost 21 pounds in 16 days including the 72 hours. My new diet I interment fast. 9:30a breakfast. Dinner at 7pm 3hours before bed.

[@bethpage6696]

Dr. Berg I'm 20 pounds underweight because of malabsorption, however I feel better fasting, only drinking green juice,bone broth and yogurt. I want to let my gut rest in hopes it will heal❤

[@elevans5758]

Dr Berg, please tell me why over 60 days of fasting did not kill the breast cancer. I am serious, I really need to know , because I want to fast again to heal my colon. I know you are busy, but your answer could save my life. El from Australia.

[@segundacuenta726]

look into medicinal herbs, fasting is great for many things maybe even most things, but not for everything. Also what is your diet? Colon cancer is usually from bad bad diets.

[@24juan68]

I’m on my 19Th day of fasting with only water, lemon and apple cider vinegar

[@jasminderbharij5861]

What a coincidence..just started a long term fast today! Great and helpful content. 👍

[@whatwillbem6825]

👍🏼

[@minasokhangoo7120]

Same

[@pacifick0271]

Me 3

[@azizvohra3142]

I was 88 kg when I started watching your videos, and now I am 78 kg and feel stronger and better. My target is 70 kgs and it's an amazing transformation in just 2 months. Can't thank you enough, Doctor

[@selfner8640]

Aziz Vohra, Wow...I was also 88kg when i started watching Dr. Berg videos, Now i am 75kg and feel stronger, I can't believe i actually loss 13kg in 2months, My target is 65kg before February 2023.

[@azizvohra3142]

@@selfner8640 Congrats buddy.. Long way to go but its an amazing journey so far.

[@pragyanpanda5719]

​@@selfner8640can you please share,how was your diet plan during this period?

[@ThePerimeters]

Excellent info Dr. Berg. I wasn't sure what the ratio was and this helped tremendously. I felt my hubby and I were loosing too much muscle mass as we were already somewhat lean. Your videos are helping us reach our goals for toned and strong which requires muscle as we near 70. Thank you for this road map to recovery.

[@estellacano666]

Congratulations I'm 65 and I'm just reaching out to him. Thank you for your inspiration!

[@kareneraman67]

Doctor, I use gelatine, for collagen, and I use macca root, but also the apple cider vinegar with garlic, and onions and turmeric with cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I had so much stress this week, I gained 2 kg, and am fasting. I also have the nutritional yeast. Coconut flakes, good for your thyroid. Yesterday and today I am resting just to regain myself

[@allthingsforthesoul1886]

Dr. Berg, you're heaven-sent. 5 months ago I was 65 kg and now I'm 55 kg. I go to gym 5 days a week, focusing on different muscle groups each day. I'm healthier than I've ever been, I don't wake up tired anymore, I don't get hungry easily. I do OMAD still. However, I've been scared of loosing muscle. This vid helped a lot.

[@surayayobtajudin8637]

0:16

[@sheilaazizi7591]

You must be given a big award dear Doc

[@maritapilongcocoballes8421]

I fast for 140 days when i was diagnosed endometrium carcenoma i start 16/8 for1 weeks jump to 18/6 for 2 weeks 20/4 for 2 weeks then repeat 16/8 and 18/6 ,then 20/4 for2 weeks then 16/8 for 2 weeks then omad for 5 days 2 days 1 meal 2 weeks back again until i finish 140 days ang i made this very very strict i make sure that my veggies are all organic i soak it in baking soda and venigar the result was no sign of malignacy ,thanks God ang to dr Berg vlog but i loose 26 kls and now i am canser free but sad to say with tendonitis

[@beggargang4969]

ผมเคยทานแค่ 1 มื้อต่อวัน และเป็นการทานอาหารที่ไม่มีแป้ง ใช่ มันดีต่อสุขภาพ แต่เราไม่ควรทานแบบนี้ยาวนานเกินไป ผมน้ำหนักลดลงย่างเห็นได้ชัดและรูปร่างดี แต่พอทำนานๆเข้า ผมจะรู้สึกเสพติดกับการทานแบบนี้ มันเป็นอันตรายต่อกล้ามเนื้อของผมอย่างมาก กล้ามเนื้อตามส่วนต่างๆของผมเริ่มหดหายไป และ ผมเริ่มไม่มีเรี่ยวแรง ปัจจุบัน ผมจึงเริ่มกลับมาทานอาหาร ตามแนวทางของพระพุทธเจ้า คือ ทานแค่พออิ่มและทานแค่วันละ 1-2 มื้อ ทุกอย่างต้องเป็นทางสายกลางถึงจะดี ไม่หย่อนจนเกินไปหรือตึงจนเกินไป

[@RobCLynch]

I initially lost 103 pounds in ten months, taking me from 22 stone to 14 stone 10 pounds. However, the loss was quite dramatic and I looked a little skinny. But as a load of health issues cleared up, I returned to the gym for four days per week and I've rebuilt some decent muscle. I was aware about needing protein but I added fat to counter the effects of spiking I insulin. I'm now settled on 16 stone exactly and this is an ideal weight for me...I'm 6'5" so carry it well.

[@kJ922-h3j]

Any loose skin after those 10 months?

[@RobCLynch]

@@kJ922-h3j Yes that's a good question. I did develop a bit of loose skin around the backs of my arms. However, over time I did some Omad days and that seemed to take care of it. Getting back to the gym also solved this small issue. But losing the weight was a life saver and the benefits far outweighed the loose skin issue.

[@ianph92]

@@RobCLynch I lost 11st in 11 months... im 5.9, and yes I have severe excess skin allover. Do you have a solid recommendation? I wasnt sure if omad was suitable for muscle gains? so many questions lol

[@indiankid8601]

oh God, stone

[@alipainting]

@@indiankid8601 haha, a stone is 14 lb

[@romtome]

I started watching Dr. Berg’s video back in November ‘21. I started with 16-8, months later I was fasting 5-7 days. I’m 5’5” and was at my heaviest at 208lbs. 5 months into doing what Dr. Berg described, I am down to 155lbs. I had never felt better. I spent 22 years in the military and my body is beat up, now no inflammation, no more eating Tylenol and ibuprofen for breakfast.

[@humanyoda]

How often do you fast for 5-7 days?

[@romtome]

@@humanyoda not gonna lie, I only had done it twice since I started this new lifestyle. However, I do do OMAD and once every other week I do a 36-48 hrs fasting. Thank you for asking. I’m no subject expert but I had helped my obese sister lose 27lbs so far.

[@robertandrews8686]

Heck yeah it does make it pretty simple right? Just don’t eat. Sounds simple at least! Nice work

[@drm197728]

Because of your videos I've lost 18 pounds so far Dr Berg . TANK YOU FOR TEACHING US ALL THIS 🙏

[@fidelcatsro6948]

congratulations!

[@drm197728]

Thank you brother!

[@Drberg]

That's fantastic! Congratulations! Dr. Berg would love to hear about your success! Please use this link to upload your story: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@tripleJs2009]

Wow! How long did it take you to lose 18 lbs?

[@drm197728]

@@tripleJs2009 I fasted for 5 days just water, then I started following Dr Bergs advice on keto diet. I'm on week 5 now and I feel great , lots of energy , no more brain fog , I check my ketone levels regularly and still burning fat . I was 248lb. I'm at 230 lb as of this morning .

[@veronicamarrr1982]

Can you Pease make a video explaining the dangers and benefits of sugar if any please, I'm tired of people saying eating sweets or sugar causes diabetes and what actually causes diabetes please thank you. Your intelligence is awesome!!!!

[@itz_gilgamesh7258]

Sugar has no benefits. Sugar feeds cancer.

[@shawnroberts5146]

You have improved the quality of my life and relationships. I remember going to the hospital 5 times and they didn’t find anything wrong except my “pancreatic levels being x5 the normal amount “. I kept getting turned away during covid and even my family though i was just struggling with anxiety. I felt so down. I prayed and randomly your video on diabetes, then b1 deficiency and low stomach acid appeared and I started a year long journey to where I am now. I was already in good shape , but combine very intense exercising + your advice I lost 22 lbs and now I’m in very good shape physically and my now my brain is functioning like it had when I was a teen. All this to say thank you dr berg for doing what your doing.

[@tarey05]

My mother, God love her, used to tell her 5 children to live off our own fat when we told her we were hungry! Her advice was ahead of its time!

[@CarbageMan]

You must _use_ your lean mass to retain it while fasting. This means light cardio, weight training, and body weight exercises. Additionally, you must get ample protein while _not_ fasting and especially in association with time-restricted eating. The HGH your body automatically up-regulates will keep you from breaking down lean mass during your fast, if you use it. My mistakes were eating "moderate protein" on keto between fasts and failing to do resistance training.

[@bebejoon3664]

You are correct. As long as you eat the right amount of protein and lift medium to heavy weights you will keep muscle and get stronger as well.

[@plutonicresilience]

Thank you for adding this, I find this to be the same for me

[@SilverDadKnows]

SilverDadKnows here. I love your work! Keep spreading truth! Fasting saved my life!

[@Drberg]

Appreciated, thanks for your support! Keep up the good work!

[@zameer9164]

I was fit most of my life, but in recent times, I've gained a lot of Covid weight. For the first time, I am 15 pounds overweight. I started I.F a month ago and I have noticed steady progress. For the first time, I am attempting to fast for 72 hours. Currently 40 hours in and im feeling amazing so far. Wish me luck! And best of luck to everyone on their fasting/fitness journey!

[@ArtistVanessaG]

How did it go, did you manage the 3 days ?!😊

[@zameer9164]

@@ArtistVanessaG It went very well! Thanks for asking! Planning to do an even longer fast.

[@rociochavez233]

I have been able to reach 42 hours max. Props to you for doing 72 hours fast

[@Freedom-wu6bm]

Thank you Dr.Berg😃.I wish you could tell Dr.Jason Fung,to also mention the risks of prolonged fasting and not only focussing on the benefits.💚

[@marianamaier8490]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Can you tell us what happens with the microbiom in our stomach if we do prolonged fasting? And also if OMAD as a lifestyle is better than prolonged fasting? Thank you for everything and congratulations on your work! 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rebeccaabi2400]

After watching ur videos I started IF within 10 days I lost 2.3kgs(not keto only with IF). Still 10kgs more. Thank you for your videos from India.

[@kentborges5114]

Thank you Dr. Berg for your WISDOM ! My friends and I follow you regularly ! REGARDS !

[@nikkismith7154]

Dr Berg, I AM 6 DAYS INTO MY FAST AND HAVE LOST 7KG. I WAS 146.7KG WHEN I STARTED LAST FRIDAY.... MY QUESTION IS: WHAT IS THE LONGEST PROLONGED FAST YOU HAVE EVER COMPLETED?

[@electricescape1190]

Do u fast for 24 hours and how many pounds is 7kg

[@nikkismith7154]

Only Fasted once before and it was for 3 days to heal. This time around I am fasting for 7 days....only 19 hours to go. I have only consumed water and occasionally some pink Himalayan salt. 7kg is 15.5pounds.

[@annan8961]

@@electricescape1190 1 kg = 2.2 pounds

[@stefansibbes2440]

Hey Dr. Berg, any chance you'll ever do a video on 'Keto on a budget' where you break down the cheapest best foods?

[@Drberg]

Here's a video that may help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKjVn6KEdq1qisU Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@mikerush9209]

Started doing intermittent fasting at 69 to prep for first ever Physique contest. Went from 6'1"/ 188# to 159#. Still worked out 5 to 6 days a week. Weight lifting and 1 hr walking. After a year, I've kelp the weight off ( currently at 162). 70 yrs old. 16/8 fast. I do it more for autophagy. But feel good. 34" waist down to 32" as far as pant size. Need a belt to keep pants up. Didn't need belt before.

[@bonniemartin4232]

Good for you!

[@ElizabethAsein-bo2ng]

Very informative. Thank you. Im 24h into my 14 day fast and doen 4.4lbs/2 kg. I just got back from the gym. Hoping to do this safely. Please ff me on my journey guys 🎉

[@savannahthomas9841]

I have tried one meal a day for a week and didn’t see any difference. Do I need to try it for at least a month to notice any changes? You are the best Dr. Berg🙏❤️🙏

[@seansullivan5135]

What did you eat in particular and how much? Im only asking because I simply don't know what was consumed. Carbs and sugar are a big "no no". If you're eating leafy greens , finding healthy proteins , and you throw in a multi vitamin in there for good measure, you should be good. Also fasting isn't for everyone . Some bodies are built better genetically for it than others. Regardless, monitor your consumption and take note of it, then visit a health care professional to steer you in the right direction. Hope this helps , and much love 🙏💯💯💯

[@savannahthomas9841]

@@seansullivan5135 1200c. The problem is I don’t like to eat meat and chicken much.

[@smarandadominte]

@@savannahthomas9841 you can eat eggs, bacon, avocado . You could be Insulin Resistant and have need more time. Try the waterfast too. Some people needed more than 3 months of OMAD for loosing weight... Don't give up !!!

[@bjkina]

A week is too short to feel a difference - give it 1 or 2 months.

[@frankandrocasiping8483]

It totally works. Self discipline is the key I started at 76kgs. Now i am 65kgs 20-2 if almost. 2months .😊

[@charlesforte6473]

I've never gone over 36 hours of fasting, and actually didn't intend to go That far, as I had only done keto, I F and Omad. I simply wasn't hungry ! I Still Start Every Day with a 50/50 mix of extra virgin olive oil and half of fresh squeezed lemon in a shot glass. Lol..I think This is what "Ignited" an anti inflammatory response, as I noticed less and less Sciatic nerve pain each day ! Somehow, It also gave me the desire and discipline to start this new "routine" ! Only a year ago, I struggled to walk one block ! However, after staying with I F, keto and the occasional Omad, I feel like a new man. I now exercise with weights and do cardio at least 4-5 x week. Also doing pushups...maybe 40+ per day. My A1C is back to normal and have lost over 70 lbs.in about 8 mos. Still a way to go, but my doc was impressed..lol.I can't Thank you enough Dr.Berg !👍👍👍

[@josaywhat]

On my 9th day of 21 🙂 I'll keep it going 💪 EDIT: Broke my fast after 20 days and lost 30 lbs, not bad

[@GingerBug838]

That’s great!

[@josaywhat]

@GingerBug838 Yes thanks 😊 now I just have to make sure not to gain a lot of it back!

[@mabelheinzle2275]

Dear Doctor- u r saving lives every day

[@johnellg9399]

I had contracted genital herpes from a partner back in 2006. I used to get outbreaks every 3 to 5 months. In 2019, I discovered fasting and did a 20-day water and dry fast. To my astonishment I had gotten rid of the herpes. I never in my wildest mind thought that this would have been a side effect of fasting. I had no idea that that would happen. As of this day I haven't had a single outbreak since. That type of fasting is difficult at times, but it's a daily discipline with goals in mind to keep you propelling forward to finish it. I'm very grateful.

[@humanyoda]

Johnell, you wrote that you did a 20-day water and dry fast. What does that mean? Was it a water fast or dry fast?

[@johnellg9399]

@@humanyoda hello. It was a combination of both. Usually Sunday I would get hydrated with water and do enemas. Monday I would dry fast, Tuesday I would dry fast, Wednesday I would water fast, Thursday dry fast, Friday dry fast. Saturday and Sunday are hydration days. Now let me be honest again., some days I had a hard time completing a dry fast so I just went most the day drive. Can't be too hard on yourself. Water and nothing in it like salt or lemon water or nothing just water. Fasting is known to rid the body of viruses, but I had no idea in the world I would get rid of genital herpes with it.

[@humanyoda]

@@johnellg9399 is it possible to know for sure whether the virus has been eliminated or just has gone dormant?

[@robertandrews8686]

Sounds dormant to me

[@MUNDITO1974]

Ive never tried prolonged fasting but ive lost so much weight fasting its jaw dropping !SO IMA GIVE IT A GO CUZ IM FEELING SO GOOD IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IM SKIPPING THE 🦃 AND SPECIALLY THE DESERTS ...GOAL IS DEFINITELY BE READY FOR SUMMER 2023!

[@MelissaCapriotti]

growth hormone increases when fasting will help preserve your muscle but wont be enough to help build muscle...building muscle requires exercise and more calories

[@basketofpuppys]

I love dr berg some say what he says is bad advice but its helped me save my life my health was a mess i do a lot of what he says and it works thats proof his advice is right

[@smarandadominte]

I use to do waterfast for weeks, 2 or 3. After the last one in August I saw that my white hair became less ... Nobody realise that I didn't do my hair color ... Didn't disappeared or turned all to the original colour but it's less white ... The miracle of fasting !

[@MrSprogginz]

Your advice is amazing Dr Berg, thank you so much again. I left a comment on another vlog of yours with a question but the more I watch your vlogs, the more questions get answered! I've spent so much time of the little time I have actually scouring other KZbin channels trying to get snippets of information and reading between the lines when you just lay it all out in one vlog. I'd say I'm currently about 35lbs overweight from being slim again to the eye (will still be classed as obese when you punch in the numbers because I'm weirdly very heavy for my size) so prolong fasting should hopefully work for me. I was concerned whether I would lose more muscle than fat since that's what many others seem to stipulate but you've put my mind at ease now and with a clear plan. Thank again.

[@ryanlebear]

168 hours into a 250 hour water fast and its going well, feel great. I fast to lose some weight but primarily to keep my auto immune condition called ankylosing spondylitis in check and heal. I've not noticed any muscle loss going by what it states on my scales which have a feature to test this. I do add some potassium, magnesium, taurine, salt and zinc into my water. My ketone reading this morning was 5.2 this morning and blood glucose 4.0 after waking. I started my fast from a carnivore diet. I also excercise daily, 5 mile walk and bodyweight exercises. I love how i feel fasting.

[@Drberg]

Wonderful. Keep up the good work!

[@renee3148]

How did the fast go? You have AS, so does my partner, diagnosed around 10 yrs ago, was put on medications to manage the inflamm, pain etc. Was only on them for a few months because he didn't like the side effects long term of them.. We went dwn the holistic route-integrative medicine, and may be for 8 years, (since healing leaky gut etc), has felt amazing, from where he was 10 yrs ago! Curious how you are managing your AS? Are you symptom free or have flare ups still? Obviously fasting, diet and exercise, I read... Any supplements you take? Curious because we dnt come across many ppl who share they gave AS.

[@MrsMWanke]

Good video 🙏. Can you do one on fertility? Diet and fertility

[@Drberg]

Hope these videos help! kzbin.infosearch?query=fertility Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@marshamitchell1112]

Your videos are so timely for me...what a blessing...I was on a raw foods diet for 7 days but 3 days in I had to eat some protein my body was calling for it and I am pre menopausal. I also ride an electric bike on Atlanta's wonderful trails

[@jakefilmore]

*Ride an "electric bike for exercise" 😅

[@olgapoggiblog]

To my headband was detected cancer third stage . And it will be his second fasting, in first he lost a lot of mossels, thank you very much for this video, we follow your recommendation for cancer diet. And I hope I do some video about what we are doing. God bless you.

[@olgapoggiblog]

My husband

[@olgapoggiblog]

Please, could you say how often , how to take that nutritions , please

[@BillyHannon14]

I did a 33 day water fast and I lost very little muscle. I was 238 lbs when I started so I had plenty of fat to burn but also had quite a bit of muscle.

[@fabzgotit]

Holy hell man that's awesome. What did you weigh at the end of the fast?

[@Ninsidhe]

Yes, I’m on day 47 of a water fast with supplements and I’m doing really well, I honestly am unsure when my body is going to say ‘ hey, time to do the slow refeed’.

[@BillyHannon14]

@@Ninsidhe I would end it now to be honest. I will never again do one of more than 14 days.

[@Ninsidhe]

@@BillyHannon14 day 54 now and my body is still responding positively to what I’m doing so I’m ok with continuing- I’m monitoring some key markers and everything is still good

[@cristianocaravaggio2731]

Omg dr, thank you for the video. You have a soothing voice and your information is so vast. But Dr, you are so handsome with the beard. You look so youthful and strong, and dreamy. ❤❤❤

[@DeepValueOptions]

Life is neither suppression nor indulgence but rather balance. -Buddha

[@peewee3030]

💯💯

[@kenshinhanb]

I highly recommend stressing the importance of not being sedentary while fasting for the sake of preventing muscle wasting. Mere walking 10,000 steps, or other non-strenuous, anaerobic exercise such as light lifting, cleaning, will help. Secondly, squatting down and standing up will provide an indicator with how hydrated or dehydrated you are. The more you get the dizzying effect from standing quickly from a squat, the more likely you may be suffering from low electrolytes and/or water.

[@marysh3840]

That was very informative and valuable. I appreciate your help, dear Dr. Berg.

[@Drberg]

Glad I could help!

[@DrHorn-um5hu]

You have to drink citric acid with water, because citric acid is a must component for ATP energy molecule production, which body cells use as energy fuel. Without citric acid, you will feel fatigued, and strong - when drinking the solution. So, mineral water with high potassium and magnesium content, citric acid water, coffee and tea/herbal tea.

[@robertandrews8686]

How much citric acid ???

[@batuhan8802]

Im in my 36 th day of water fasting. Its great !

[@Imloved26]

How many days did you do? What was your starting weight?

[@batuhan8802]

@@Imloved26 ı did 60 days in total. ı was 90 kilos and when ı finishedı ws 74. everyhing was perfect nothing wrong . ı didnt lose muscle btw.

[@bjorda2870k]

@@batuhan8802 Did you do the Essential Amino Acids or BCAAs during the fast as recommended? I'm curious if this is necessary to preserve muscle.

[@rohitnagpal5233]

Thanks for guiding the world with your knowledge. Sir please make video on Hemp protein,seeds and oil benefits.

[@renahere1885]

The most amazing thing I introduced into my life after my workout , post menopause, was BCAA's w/B vits in them +C as recommend by Dr. Berg (video: Flabby Butt & thighs) to preserve muscle mass, etc. The viseral belly fat I had for yrs. disappeared (& sudden flabby thighs after 10 day fast/12 lb weight loss.) Wake up Am and could feel my ribs more!! 👍(+Inflammation like Fibro pain disappered...ps: Libido went way upI!) For me, what I was lacking=magic. Thanks Dr. Berg!

[@dinacarroll9211]

Can you do a video, explaining how to gain muscles after severe muscle loss. Please!

[@Drberg]

Hope this video helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Okc3xmpad2hq8 Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@ChaoticOCE]

I'm 46 hours in and i feel like dying, idk how people do it. I'm ready to eat literally anything

[@vincesoder3284]

ONe of the best videos you've made thus far Doc!!!

[@rickbackous1041]

I look forward to Dr. Berg's notifications every morning. I have done keto and IF to loose the weight I wanted almost 2 years ago. I have continued IF, 18-6 ever since but I admit I am dirty keto at best. No weight gain over the 2 year period. I admit I do need to clean up the keto portion. I have also never made it past a 24 hour fast. I need to suck it up and try that.

[@simewood2040]

So pertinent. I lost so much muscle tone through Covid being at home and not wanting to eat for the sake of eating. My weight is good but I have a knee problem now (first joint issue ever - age 65). I say ‘I lost my legs in Covid’. I went calorific lite for 2 years. Now for the return to … lithe & physically robust. Thanks Dr Berg 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@maryamessa772]

I lost my muscles after losing 25kgs weight in 5 months through intermittent fasting and keto. Now my skin has became bit saggy. Please make a video on this issue as well

[@aishaUmar2268]

Olive oil message!

[@deniawiseone95]

You didn't lift any weights?...even if js moderately that wud have prevented the skin sagging & also losing slowly 1 to 2 pounds a week depending on how much fat u needed to lose.

[@iaiirjordani13]

That means you weren’t eating enough, especially protein. You starved yourself

[@JCG0001]

Yeah skin is mostly collagen protein, fasting reabsorbs excess skin (unlike most other weight loss programs), I also use witchhazel to tighen the skin and IR lamps. Prolonged fasting every few months is probably the best preventative of many health problems, as long as a person really knows what they are doing and has the motivation to do it, but pound of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Remember the number #1 rule while fasting, is not to talk about fasting, or food, or watch media with food pictures and ads.

[@ibrahimhhh2022]

Been overweight since high school. I've tried to lose weight many times but failed to stick to the regimen. On June 2022 I started to try again, am doing one meal every 40 hours, it's going smooth for me, went from 112 KG to 73 KG (am 175 CM). Feel good sometimes I do OMAD if i was active or did some exercises. I like it so far seems I can do it for many months. I don't consume any supplements at all.

[@humanyoda]

Ibrahim, how long did it take you to go from 112 kg to 73 kg? And how much food do you consume when you do OMAD?

[@ibrahimhhh2022]

@@humanyoda 8 months. The meal has around 1000 ~1500 calories.

[@ibrahimhhh2022]

@@Cyb3r-vz9nh yep 👍 the supplements weren't necessary. It has been a year now I'm 58 kg. Feels great never been this lean before. I underestimated how much fat i had.

[@genowynn9273]

Wonderful information. Thank you Dr. Berg!

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome!

[@paulgillard5094]

This muscle loss happened to me. I lost 15kg in over 2 months which was great but sadly lost all my muscle ( the little that I had) .

[@bebejoon3664]

You’re supposed to lift heavy weights to keep your muscles. If not they will wither away because the body breaks down muscle tissue for energy.

[@antoinettebarker30]

Hi there my name is Antoinette I live in Barbados wish I had heard this video months ago. I was diagnosed with diabetes and not wanting to go on meds. At 168 lbs I cut out starch sweet bread juice ect ate fish chicken and veg drank only water and one cup of black coffee a day. Started fasting 16 hrs went to 18 then 20 hrs. Was not fat lost weight quickly went to 143 lbs.but lost muscle all over. Now I am feeling down when I look at myself.look like skin Was left, I have no energy to excerise. I would like a reply.

[@yogayantra]

I'm now day 11 of fasting. I'am absolutely fine, have high ketone bodies level. The calorie-restriction diet is a torture for me. I am so hungry! I yoyo, lose weight, put on more weight...

[@sweetbrotherlovelysister3975]

Can you please tell me, how you over come the fasting headache.??!!...

[@ccgptk]

@@sweetbrotherlovelysister3975 one cup of warm water with lime. It helped me.

[@yogayantra]

@@sweetbrotherlovelysister3975 I do not have headache at all, sometimes I feel foggy, then i take 1 spoonful of salt + water, and drink another glass of water afterwards. This increases my blood pressure, and I feel better. I do take vitamin C (made in taiwan with fruits, by a friend of mine) and electrolytes.

[@sweetbrotherlovelysister3975]

@@yogayantra Thank you for your guidance..

[@sweetbrotherlovelysister3975]

@@ccgptk oh..sure it'll help me.

[@honeykchew]

Hi Dr. Berg. I don't see the amino acid blend that you recommended for this? Can you share again? Also can we drink bone broth while doing a fast for 48-72 hours? Also most of these supplements state to take with a meal. Will we get sick if we take these on an empty stomach? Thx 😊

[@maryturner7654]

Need name of amino acid bend please

[@BossQueen]

I've had muscle loss in the past 6 months.. I can't get over 115 lbs. Idk wtf is going on, but I don't have cancer, and I don't have HIV.

[@adityapatil1084]

Same lol. Even after lifting weights, it's so hard to gain muscle or fat. I'm stuck at the same 55KG weight range

[@473sm]

@@adityapatil1084 caloric defecit 👍🏻 eat 2000 calories in a day

[@ulu9208]

@@adityapatil1084 eat more eggs

[@SirMorak]

@@adityapatil1084 eat more fast food and ice cream and snickers ^^

[@juliewyllie3400]

Me too...glad others have the same problem...I am eating eggs and no junk but good stuff..no strict regime..any longer Be careful ..this is all very similar to Anorexia..fasting can take over...scarey.

[@bageltv3489]

Do free weights, strength training. Toss the cardio and save your muscle.

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

Excellent info! Thank you! I've been considering fasting... almost there.. now I have the knowledge tools!

[@Drberg]

Sounds good! Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@dilwich]

My biggest problem with fasting and Keto is constantly having low blood pressure and almost fainting.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Supplements you can take while doing prolonged fasting: • Electrolytes (with plenty of potassium) • B vitamins (nutritional yeast) • Sea salt (no less than 1 tsp) • Vitamin D (or get plenty of sun) • Omega-3 fatty acids (cod liver oil) • Natural vitamin C (if fasting for a week or longer) • Natural vitamin E (if fasting for a week or longer) • Amino acid blend (on the fourth day)

[@Drberg]

you need salt and B1

[@愛喝咖啡的貓-u5d]

Same here, I am diagnosed with breast cancer and tried to do the prolong fasting and OMAD. I lost 5kg in 1 week. I am very skinny and feeling week, heart beating fast and also my lips are chapped although I drink 2500ml water and a big bottle of green tea every day. I don’t know what I should take during my fasting in order to improve.

[@smarandadominte]

I've been done 2-3 weeks of waterfast but no problems with blood pressure ( even if normally is low) . But I took C vit, electrolytes, D3 .

[@愛喝咖啡的貓-u5d]

@@smarandadominte thank you for your sharing!

[@Soul.Is.Willing]

This was exactly what I needed to hear Berg. You're awesome.

[@robertandrews8686]

Your awesome!

[@Soul.Is.Willing]

@@robertandrews8686 who me?👀, geee, thanks. 😁

[@josephineellis4619]

FEELING VERY DISCOURAGED!!! I have been refraining from making a comment for a long time because I'm very patient and just thought my body would take longer to see results. I would really like to know if anyone has had a similar experience. I have been fasting one meal a day every day for months. My body must be stubborn so I stepped it up several times in different ways and ultimately for the last 3 months I've been water fasting 5 days once per month, 48 hours once per week, one meal a day on the other days, zero sugar, strength training two times a week, light walking 5 days a week. I am a 48 year old female that has about 15 lb to lose. I gain and lose the same 8 lbs every time I prolong fast. I take supplements every day to include electrolytes. Why am I not losing weight??

[@richardmiddleton7770]

Too much fasting slows the metabolism to compensate so you will have to fast more and more or reduce calories further. This is a bad place to be and the only way out is to stop fasting and increase calories particularly protein. Look up reverse dieting. You will obviously gain weight but if you're strategic and lift weights regularly most of the weight will be muscle and your metabolism will skyrocket.

[@kentd4762]

Try not to get discouraged; its a killer. Just wondering, you say "no sugar", but are you avoiding all refined grains? Pasta, some breads, anything with flour, etc all have "no sugar" but quickly break down into glucose and cause a big insulin spike. Good luck.

[@detroitvcw]

This is where I give the Dr criticism on fasting as well as keto- your body will adjust to both, IF being the most impactful. Your metabolism will slow significantly, and since your diet is primarily the ingestion of fats, your body will store the access calories from slowed metabolism, ultimately resulting weight gain weight over time. Some people's body will adjust sooner than others , but the overly point is that you will adjust, and it's pivotal to know how to "wing" off of it when your metabolism slows. It has great health benefits, but as far as weight management, it's definitely NOT a long-term solution.

[@Drberg]

Watch some of my recent plateau videos on this - how is your sleep, stress, and digestion?

[@UPHENOS]

You've clearly fallen inside the trap! You've over thought this and now you've reached a plateau, basically everything in your body is unsynchronised from what I read. Ease up, take control, indulge in some cases, no extremities, no overtraining and most important of all, get your mind off of this whole ordeal! Stress is the ultimate poison to our mind and body! Then, you'll come back to it with knowledge, like a badass and with a vengeance.

[@youtubetraveler8534]

Hey dr.berg this was very informative Thanks!

[@Drberg]

Most welcome!

[@josephchung19]

Is it still considered fasting if you are consuming all these supplements?

[@fidelcatsro6948]

you need nutrition as you fast..

[@lawdogwales5921]

Exactly. Just fast. Water only. With a little salt in it if necessary.