Intermittent Fasting for Women | Jason Fung ft. Megan Ramos

[@DrJasonFung]

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[@Annapurna818]

Not working for me.

[@zombae634]

Can I ask what you mean about women producing eggs? Isn’t it true that you are born with all the eggs you’ll ever have, so what do you mean exactly that women cannot produce eggs if they are underweight?

[@bigred508]

"producing eggs" means the eggs in a woman's ovaries will leave the ovary into the fallopian tubes in preparation for fertilization. If fertilized, moves to the womb and anchors to the wall of the womb to grow a baby. If not fertilized the lining of the womb along with the unfertilized eggs will shed (menstrual cycle)@@zombae634

[@bigred508]

sorry, also, if an underweight female does not produce sufficient hormones to trigger the reproductive cycle, no eggs will be released from the ovaries.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

You don't release them so you can't get pregnant ​@zombae634

[@AnnaSmith-b9p]

Jason, please consider reading the book Woman’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, reading that book was the best thing I ever did

[@deb5386]

Thanks for sharing my story, Dr. Fung. You continue to inspire me everyday and I hope my story will help others 😊😊😊

[@jennifervansickle6107]

Deb, how much weight did you lose and how long did it take? Congratulations and TIA!

[@deb5386]

@@jennifervansickle6107 I lost at least 38 pounds (I was not weighing at my highest) from Aug 2019 to April 2020. I am continuing to work on the last 10 pounds and have maintained my weight loss for a year using a mixture OMAD and 18/6 😊

[@enchiladabonito6629]

You are also an inspiration. Well done!!

[@Anne-ku3lj]

@@deb5386 well done! I lost a similar amount using the fasting method in 2019. I had an operation in 2020 and did regain some weight, but now that I am mobile again, it is coming off once again! Fasting is effective and safe 😀

[@pichichipichi]

No, Deb! Thank You for sharing an intimate issue like health with us! Go, girl! You made it well indeed!

[@barbaraphillips4277]

My husband started fasting last August (2020) and I decided to join with him. It was the most positive thing we’ve done together & for each other in 48 years of marriage. He’s lost almost 50 pounds and I’ve reached my goal weight. We fast from 6pm to noon the next day or eat just one meal. We switch it up. Neither of us are on any medications and we walk each day. Recently we added some squats and a few other exercises. We enjoy a variety of foods and an occasional treat but we have no overwhelming need to cheat. By eliminating unhealthy fats, sugars & grains we notice a difference in our mental health as well. We wish we would have known about this years ago because we would have saved time & money if we had ditched the three square meals a day plus snacks routine. You can do this!

[@gayathrisonnoe911]

Do you include fruits?

[@ledyba57386]

That is amazing!! My husband and I are fasting as well. He's doing OMAD and I'm doing 48s. He's trying to get used to the hunger pangs right now, but I assure him it'll get easier. He's already lost 5 lbs in 3 days. Makes it easier when you have a partner to do this with. Congrats on you and your husband's success!

[@StarvingMyselfToLIFE]

If you're on twitter, I wonder if you wouldn't mind sharing this experience in my new fasting group. No commitment needed from you, just trying to provide positive testimony and inspiration to others to take charge of health

[@mireillekaze3429]

This is inspiring. So in combinaison with IF, you also cut out carbs?

[@monalisisodia]

I've been doing the 16/8intermittent fasting for the past 20 years. I'm 42 and am told I don't look more than 30. Also, I weigh almost the same as 20 years ago(which BTW is my happy weight). Hope it clears the air on whether IF works for women or not.

[@lifeinseason]

Do you eat a low carb diet/no sugar as well?

[@monalisisodia]

@@lifeinseason I eat what instinctively feels right. Though luckily I don't have a sweet tooth, there are times when I feel like having a small piece of dessert and I listen to my body. Awareness and mindful eating is the key though. Once that's in order, I eat everything including pizzas and balance it out with nutritious food otherwise. Hope that helps!

[@ericachavis8853]

@@lifeinseason q¹

[@Ketchup38]

What's been your key for successful maintenance?

[@monalisisodia]

@@Ketchup38 hi! I'd say following IF for about 5 days a week and going easy on 2 days. That way it becomes sustainable. Also, on travels not indulging much in the transit(fasting in the transit as much as possible including saying no to the free meals onboard) but wholly enjoying the local delicacies after reaching the destination is the balance that helps me stay on track despite the indulgences. What also helps is to keep a watch on my weight (2kgs + and I almost in autopilot start either cutting down on food moderately or increasing the fasting window). My understanding is that it's super tough to lose weight post 40; so am extremely vigilant in keeping a tab on it.

[@alysonhammer777]

Dr. Fung I am a 54 year old woman. In menopause. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have lost so far 119lbs and 80 to go. You have taught me so much. And given me the knowledge to do this. Thank you. Your the best!!!❤

[@karinaovalle]

Congratulations!!!🎉🎉

[@drkmlakshmipathy]

I am from India, I have been following Dr Fung fasting teachings, I have lost 4 kg weight and also brought down my Hba1c from 12.5 to 6.5 by 3 months Dr Fung fasting guideline..thank u Dr Fung.lots of regards from Chennai.

[@dawoodkakar03]

Hi, good to know that you did sich a great job. Have you taken meds during that period, like metformin or something like that, or it was just fasting, diet

[@FrenchCocoa369]

What a weird comment on a video about women fasting? Hmmmm... I’m really Starting to wonder how legit is this Fung guy?

[@rockprincess7864]

Although women were mentioned more, the video was about hormones and fasting. Men have hormones too! It seems the hormones we "share" with men cause women difficulties at certain times during our cycle. Feeling much more sympathy for the man in my life. He seems to feel hungry more during fasting than I do.

[@karbonsamp9472]

@k m lakshmipathy, could you please share the book name.. I just started listening to dr. However, there are so many videos.

[@Teresa-pg7wb]

The Obesity Code

[@petrapiciacchia2456]

I'm 57, post menopausal on HRT do Keto and IF. I'm down 30lbs half-way to my goal.

[@jessie9653]

🙌

[@ritahall2378]

Not possible if you’re vegan

[@bridgetjones2156]

Also on HRT. I started LCHF and got into time restricted eating because of Dr. Fung's book. I lost 6 kilos in two months and my goal was 5! I am now trying the carnivore diet and hope it will eventually lead to being able to reduce my Oestrogen dose which is pretty high. Well done with your weight loss.

[@simoneleone]

@@ritahall2378 I've been a healthy vegan for over 30 years and just started IF. So far, so good!

[@jgrysiak6566]

@@bridgetjones2156 , just don't eat animals, the human taste is sweet!

[@sshkoshetty1857]

I am 34 years , I been suffering with insulin resistance and periods with less flow. Ever since I been diagnosed with T2 , I was put on insulin and metformin. This made me to gain weight and losing hair. KZbin helped me, I got to see Dr Jason fung videos, I started doing IF. IF lowered my cholesterol, now its normal, I lost 10 lbs in a month. IF made me to go off the insulin , my blood sugar now ranges between 78- 117 and my periods became regular with normal flow which I didn't see for months.Hair fall also stopped. I do IF 16:8 daily, some days 20:4. IF changed my life, no more sugar cravings...I eat healthy low carb food. IF works with low carb healthy food. I am on my way to get into healthy pregnancy

[@Trivico]

This is my exact situation, I’m so happy that it’s working out for you 😃 I hope you’ve achieved your healthy pregnancy, I’m still not there yet🙏🙏

[@EvolvementEras]

As a 47-year-old woman I have been intermittently fasting now for a few months and I’m down 13 pounds. I do typically the 18:6 or 20:4 3 to 4 times a week and I am so pleased with the results. My doctor is on board he knows 100% my diet and how I am doing intermittent fasting and he can see that it’s working wonderfully.

[@songsofthecentury3909]

Estrogen dominant in the first 2 weeks of the cycle & is appetite suppresing. Progesterone & testosterone are dominant in the next 2 weeks & are appetite-stimulating. So easier to do longer fasts in the first 2 weeks. Great information & another great video by Dr. Fung.

[@rainyjazz9849]

So is it easier to fast when you are on a period?

[@shieh.4743]

This is, in part, why it can be difficult for women in perimenopause as the hormones become unstable. At 44, I am finding it much harder to fast and to lose weight than I did 6 years ago.

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

Please pray for me. I want to fast on Good Friday. I’ve had to watch 10 of your videos to prepare for ONE DAY! 🤦‍♀️

[@Onlyfruitsofspirit]

You can do it ! God bless you doing this on Good Friday, man does not live on bread alone, you will feel alive !

[@bridgetjones2156]

Wishing you good luck with your fasting at Easter.

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

You can do it..... I’m 2 weeks in. Doing 20-4. I’m 70 female. Drink coffee in morning an water. Take pinch of salt 3 x day. I bought pickle juice an had a drink as a boost. First 2 days a bit light headed but NO headache. Then I felt fine. Give it try. I eat between 2-6pm. Some days it’s 3 or 4 before I eat. Brush your teeth couple times thru the day. God bless friend.

[@moniquemcgriskin652]

What a great idea!!!

[@holliyargo]

How did it go?

[@roxxylala26]

I've been doing fasting for 3 years now. And the key point is when u plateau, you need to change up your fasting times. To keep your body guessing. 2nd key point for women, is to plan according to your monthly cycle if u still have one & 3rd key point : EXERCISE.

[@kjolie123]

3 day fast or even a few 5 day fasting for post menopausal women. No exercise needed but maybe walking.

[@aronaa8973]

Thank you for focusing on women in this video Dr Fung 💃🏽

[@gleehanson4775]

You, Dr. Fung, have helped and educated me so much!!! I'm 64, keto for 2 1/2 years and was morbidly obese for over 40 years with moments if yoyo-ing and dips down somewhat in weight. But, this ! I'm down with keto and IF 105 pounds and for way longer than any longer as during that 40 years. I can't say thank you enough!!

[@brendapeterson2124]

I'm on day 6 of OMAD and my Obesity Code book just arrived in the mail. Thanks for these tips for women!

[@annboleyn82]

I started my omad journey mid January in 2020 until end of June 2020. So I lost 67lbs within 5.5months. Then I fell off the wagon and gained back 19lbs. So now I’m back on omad since mid March but not doing it as religiously as I did back in 2020. I was very low carb back then never any sweets no sugary stuff. Today it’s different I have low carb days and some aren’t I enjoy a couple of chocolate bars after my omad on some days and some days I don’t. I’m losing weight still so it works good for me. Have every day around 12pm my omad and I drink just sparkling water 24/7. It was a life changer for me I love fasting and I’m a total believer it’s the best way ever. So another 11lbs to go and I’m at my goal weight.

[@karasmom3538]

I totally ignore IF or fasting on days I go out to eat with my brothers. Doesn't seem to hurt, since I start a fast the next day.

[@JENNerationX]

Yes women can definitely fast. I lost nearly 60 lbs in 6 months with intermittent fasting. I cut all: processed foods, sugar, and processed condiments first 12 weeks and for the most part from then on. It’s been a lifestyle have been on OMAD from 12 weeks on. I’ve been in pre-menopause. Sleep is VERY important and I have lost weight regular and have maintained over a year. I’ve NEVER felt better.

[@andreaw4602]

Thanks to you I've lost so much weight that I never thought I would! 🥰

[@antiarugula]

What did u do

[@kathyvance8913]

Dr. Fung you saved me from taking Metformin have your books I am lifetime subscriber. Lost 40 lbs I weigh 130 now feel great, my doctor just said take Metformin and go to seminar for diabetes. Give me a break worst advise LOL. YOU are my go to Dr. Thank you so very very much may God keep blessing you.

[@terrywhelan6651]

Dr Fung makes me so proud to be Canadian, he's our best kept secret. The fast & processed food companies along with the pharmaceutical industry likely have his picture on their dart boards. Time for the government to step in and teach this to the kids in school so they can teach their parents. The next time you're grocery shopping or in a busy coffee shop count the percentage of overweight/ obese people and then watch what they buy and eventually will eat. Unfortunately you can only watch, they don't want help. Eventually they plug up our health care system but make the above mentioned industries wealthy with our governments blessings. Dr Fung for Prime Minister. Next checkout our politicians obesity levels!🤔😖

[@catlyt682]

Omad, Mediterranean diet and walking works best for me. I'm 57 years old and have no medical issues. I live in Greece so I haven't changed what I eat, only when and how much. Sometimes I cheat on the weekends... I started after gaining some weight (menopause) and your videos helped. It has now become a lifestyle.

[@amandatkids854]

Cat that is just lovely to hear! Good for you! The beautiful food of Greece is perfect it seems. And what fun I see your comment since we are planning on going to Greece come mid May ( if allowed) and I shall be so happy to eat Mediterranean/Omad and walk walk walk! To your health!

[@catlyt682]

@@amandatkids854 sweet post! I really hope you have a wonderful time when (not "if") you get here. To your health as well!!

[@amandatkids854]

@@catlyt682 oh thank you Cat and I Love your attitude...WHEN! Yes! Please 👏 to your health as well🙋‍♀️ And I imagine you inspire your friends and family with your healthy omad and lifestyle! Wonderful

[@rizikikasongo4388]

I struggled to loose weight for years but intermittent fasting (omad), cut off sugar has saved my life and I lost 20kgs.

[@dinab4936]

Wow good job 👏🏼 that’s my goal any tips ?

[@JosieStev]

I recently saw a post talking about “ sugar coma” . Holy crap! I ate a pint of ice cream, the next day Couch Coma. It’s real

[@kathyshanks9308]

I am so grateful for everything you pass on to us thank you so much

[@plumpydayz]

I generally do IF and felt amazing doing that. My periods became regular and the pain had decreased by a huge margin. I decided to attempt a 48 hour fast, my period came late and when it did come the pain was excruciating.

[@S__Kay]

We should avoid fasting after day 20 of our cycle. Don't know if that's what you did but it could be the reason. The best time to fast for 24 hours or longer is the first 10 days of the cycle.

[@lindalind514]

I wish I knew this before I did longer fasts on week 3 and 4 of my cycle and I almost didn't get my period it was weird. Thank you doctor

[@ikeijeoma9999]

Did you do the 16:8,or 18:4?

[@mrsandmom5947]

I just started this week doing 12s and then going to 16s next week. So far so good.

[@JeanneDeSilver]

Try doing 14 before you do 16!

[@charlenetoh6371]

I was obese from as young as I knew till I started dieting on age of 23, doing OMAD but not knowing that it was actually wat Megan described, and within a period of 1 and a half years I lost 20kg. Before dieting, I have knee joint pain due to heavy upper body weight, irregular menses, fatigue, and all sorts of negative things u can think of an obese person. After shredding the excess weight, no more knee joint pain, menses back to regular cycles and felt overall much healthier. 10 years later, Which is now I gave birth and gain 15kg, currently post partum 6 mths and lost 7kg doing OMAD again..

[@amandatkids854]

Ahhh thank you! So so nice to see you and Megan together in this one! Ive missed Megan, though ofcourse super appreciative of you Dr Fung having such a KZbin presence now👏👏I feel fortunate having this channel

[@Latoshajsinspiration]

Oh wow,that is wonderful. I did that from 2008 to 2010. Omad for dinner daily. I never fasted on the weekend that I can remember.Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤

[@livehealthyfinishstrong]

Thanks for this! My life has been transformed by this sort of information. I am turning 65 and for the past 2 years I have combined LOW CARB (Keto) with Intermittent Fasting, lost 82 lbs., came off ALL MEDICATIONS (2 for hypertension, one for high cholesterol and gave up my CPAP for sleep apnea). I am Loving life! I started my own KZbin channel “Bill C Thompson - Live Healthy, Finish Strong “

[@vousmevoyez8254]

Please Dr. Fung, make videos about PCOS, I’ve been fasting for long term but no significant weight loss.

[@User-s868]

Me too !

[@6635425]

Hi, I am also PCOS and was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I started Fasting on Dec combined with Keto diet and lost around 12kg. If you cannot lose weight on fasting alone its better lower your carb intake and keep yourself active by taking long walks. 🙂🙂

[@aryar7445]

Yeah... I have been doing exercises for belly 16 to 18 hrs fasting and low carb diet... weight down from 60kg to 53kg in 2 months and waist reduced form 92 to 79cm... be active eat healthy and do fasting...

[@Archana-dm3cs]

Mee too dear.

[@psh3384]

Your food is full of sugars this is why there are no results and consider to increase fast when i was at my lowest fat% i needed to fast up to 72 hours to have some progress

[@Missloudone]

At work we're doing the biggest loser challenge. One of the attending doctors did a short seminar about IF, and she mentioned your book "the obesity code". I've been binging your podcast and its inspired me to take IF more seriously and I'll be trying to do 2 24hrs fasting per week! wish me luck!

[@cws.4915]

Excellent and thank you! I’ve been fasting and doing various variations for the past 6 yrs now. Healthy and strong. Your book, “The Complete Guide to Fasting” is the best and highly recommended. Thanks you Dr. Fung 🙏🏾

[@allieeverett9017]

I got the book too and it's FABULOUS!

[@NicoleTaynicoletay]

Hey Dr Jason Fung, could you do more videos about prolonged fasting? Many thanks!

[@ladyfoxx]

I tried IF years ago before learning about Dr Jung and it was a crazy experience. I knew something was off about my hormones and listening to this segment has got me excited to try again. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@tammyb8742]

Thank you for this! I love the lunch/dinner fasting idea and am going to try it!

[@rozcarlson9109]

Thank you for all the videos on the science of fasting and low carb eating.

[@amandatkids854]

Megan, you look even More fantastic! 👏👏 since hearing your initial fasting week for your own healing, I’ve been so inspired!

[@donnalofton7988]

Thank you SO much for your generous sharing of fasting information! My siblings and I are currently reading "The Complete Guide to Fasting" and are learning so much. My brother has been able to get off of blood pressure medication as a result of our newfound knowledge.

[@elenachiritescu2681]

Your voice is so soothing! Great information! 😘

[@shannoncosgrove2489]

Dr Fung and Megan Ramos , I love what you do and love these short and to the point videos. I was wondering if you could do a video addressing why would hot flashes increase in post menopausal women , say in their 60,s . Or even if you could do a video or two addressing post menopausal women, I can’t seem to get past a36 hour fast and am doing the 30/16 Megan has suggested but the hot flashes have increased ! I’m wondering why and hoping it’s just temporary, Thank you for what you do.!

[@vickiew8642]

Liver probs contributed to my same issue.vitamin E, borage oil, turmeric" check vit d3

[@atuanugrah3694]

I'm sleepy and still watching this, stop watching at 3:51. Thanks doc! I'll continue tomorrow inshaa Allaah.

[@田易-m8c]

Thank you for all you do, by reading your book, oberity code , I have changed many eating strategies, I have less gray hair, and I drink bone broth every day,

[@siosworld4064]

I am fasting and doing one meal a day and that's dinner. I can't eat two meals a day cause believe me I would gain weight. I exercise and eat chicken and broccoli I also add asparagus with my broccoli. This is my 2nd week fasting and I will not give up

[@montoriabryan167]

Keep it up! I’m on week 3 keto and OMAD and feel encouraged and so so so much better. We can do this 😊

[@siosworld4064]

@@montoriabryan167 yes we can do it. I am surprise I have so much energy and so discipline. I work 12hr shift, when I get home at 8 I exercise shower and have my dinner and I am so full. I have lost so much weight and is encourage to keep going. I come her on a daily basic to be encourage.

[@bbralvna]

I dont think you'd gain weight by eating two meals a day. It's about how many calories you consume basically

[@siosworld4064]

@@bbralvna okay it's a new journey for me just leaning as I go along. It's the only weight loss journey I am on and seeing results. I don't want to mess up.

[@marlenesegre7558]

@Sio's world ...to avoid rebounding you should consider a sustainable diet. Chicken, broccoli and asparagus as a meal is not sustainable in my opinion. If you can eat that for the rest of your life then fine. The calories also sound super low which means that your body will adapt and your BMR will reduce. Maybe consider adding some coconut oil to your meal as well as some rice or any other carbohydrate that you like. This will not create a huge insulin spike if you are worried about that because fats and fibre when eaten with carbs will prevent this huge spike. You would also still lose weight but at least you would have a bit of all the macronutrients in the one meal that you are having per day.

[@kittyseas1092]

Please include post menopausal women also in cycles

[@EvBarney]

I'd like to know about this too. One thing I do know: I can do a 16:8 fast w/o too much discomfort, but more than 16 hours on a regular basis would drive me nuts. I also am very wakeful if I'm hungry at night. It's a real balancing act!

[@amandatkids854]

@@EvBarney that’s for sure Evelyn! And I listen to both Dr. Fung on all things Fasting as well as Dr. Mindy Pelz as she discusses a great deal about post menopausal women and fasting. Can’t wait to hear what Dr. Fung will say about it. They’re both my gurus and I have huge respect!

[@Careless932]

I do everyday 20:4 and I absolutely feel great. No food craving. I would like to try 30:16 sometimes for a trail to see how I can deal with it.

[@EvBarney]

@@Careless932 GREAT! I do have to watch for hypoglycemia (which has more to do with WHAT I eat than when in my case) and insomnia. I woke last night with that 'wide awake and rumbly tum' thing that aggravates me so. I drank some water with a splash of pink grapefruit (powders I get from True Citrus) and was able to go back to sleep after about 1/2 hour.

[@amandatkids854]

@@Careless932 that’s great! I too Feel aweeome doing 20/4 though still working on my fasting muscle to consistently hit 20IF I like that 30/16 variation also and will try it. If you’d like to, please share your thoughts when you do try that

[@TheRhythm42002]

Dr. Fung, can you please talk about the old injury pains that resurface during fasting and how to deal with it?

[@dianagrosser4202]

I’m so happy you keep producing videos with such great information. I wish it was mandatory for Drs to be educated on all these studies on low carb diets.. statins..insulin resistance before full blown type 2 diabetes heart disease dementia Alzheimer’s

[@louferguson7048]

Thanks! I needed this! I’m 50, 5’3 and peri menopausal. I have tried for a year to lose 10 pounds. Same three pounds up and down. Gonna try some 36 hour fasts.

[@tracyenix]

Sounds like your just losing water weight and then putting it back on. Try 5 day water fast. I lost 12 pound and then gained back six after an couple day of eating normally. Which is to be expected. The other pounds did not come back (true fat burn). I’m 58 and was 154 pounds pre-diabetic and year post breast cancer. Hadn’t seen under 150 in a long time. 146 and holding and want to try another water fast to get under 140. Can’t stay on keto like i could in my forties. I actually enjoyed my fasting time. Every ache and pain went away. Was at a birthday party of granddaughter and enjoyed the smell of pizza without the desire to eat. Only felt tired on day three (that was when i hit 8 pounds down), lots of energy on the other days. Only had cravings on the day I drank a little Diet Pepsi. (I made sure to stick with only water and one sugar free Gatorade a day after that.

[@louferguson7048]

@@tracyenix wow! You are a warrior! So happy you are here and well. Thanks for the advice! I’ll give it a go. You take care.

[@viramandybur4915]

Thank you, Dr. Fung, for continuing to make public all this life-changing information...much appreciation for your work.

[@JesusChristisKingandLord]

26th day of OMAD. From size 12-14, now 10-12. I'm loving it. I also follow Dr.Fung's advice to eat carbs last. Thank you Doc! I'm looking forward to wearing size 8-10 next time!

[@a.humphries8678]

What do you mean eat carbs last?

[@a.humphries8678]

@@lindabella900 oh! Awesome. Thanks

[@rainsmom]

So glad you've created a KZbin channel!

[@howiesfunware]

I look forward each video where he highlights someone's success story.

[@amandatkids854]

I do as well, super inspiring and I always learn a tweak or two👏👏

[@janiragarrison9803]

Good information, I was wondering about this topic. Answered all my concerns.

[@dion789]

I really want to become pregnant, so I've been doing fasting for a while to get to a healthy weight before I get pregnant. I still want to eat healthy and not throughout the whole day when I become pregnant, but I know that fasting won't really be an option during that time. I figure that the healthier I am when I get started, the better my chances of getting pregnant. I've got 10 kilo/ 20 pounds down of the 20kilo/40pounds I want. It's very useful to hear that planning it on certain weeks is better.

[@Pascalinenjouwou]

This is exactly what I needed., IMAD dinner has made me plateau’ed for few weeks, I’m glad to hear this, I’ll work on variations and se how it goes. YHANK YOU DR. JASON FUNG ! You’re the best This the only way that works for me, you advices are golden 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 All my Respect to you and to all this who contribute and support on help us. Thank you. Pascaline ( from Sandy, UT, USA)

[@cdubyuh4512]

Glad I found your channel. This is day one on 12s with low to moderate carbs. 65 years old with 70lbs to lose. Will work my way to 14s.

[@TheModernAlchemix]

Thank you!!!! ♥️ So glad you’re speaking in this topic!

[@ADreamBee4618]

Btw, When she talks about “Week 3 & 4” of the cycle, she is referring to the week before a period, and the week of your period. The week before a period our temp actually goes up> metabolism increases > calorie requirements go up 250-300 additional calories a day during that week!

[@nekotantei]

Thank you for clearing that up!

[@Rexknox14]

She’s referring to the 2 weeks after ovulation. First day of your period is day 1 of week 1.

[@yoonjo2187]

Im 36, and my cycle cut short at 18 days, that's when I stopped extended fasting (I was at day 7). I think one day a meal will be better for my weightloss.

[@Jbr673]

Hii Megannnn!!!! Thanks to you too for all your great advise.

[@mariemrm]

Oh wow I totaly recognized what the first lady said about the cycle.. on week 1 and 2, I can hold the fast much longer, but week 3 and 4 are more difficult.. I am on a 18/6 IF trying to reach a OMAD lifestyle.. doing my best to eat low carbs and healthy.

[@catwalkster]

Your videos are great Dr Fung. Im on .I.F. since 3 months. Its great. ( difficult tho because I want to eat licorice candy all day long ( its a dutch thing ) but now I can't. :P ) I only wanted to loose a few kilos, but they didn't go anywhere. But since I'm on I.F. they are gone. AND STAY AWAY. :) thank you for your great videos. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱 P.s I make everyone watch your videos :P

[@Mspandaninja88]

Thanks so much for making video specifically for women. How thoughtful! Subscribed!

[@kristymccormac]

I would really like to understand more about fasting after menopause , low estrogen , low sleep, specifically strategies OMAD routine.

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Bonjour Dr. Fung, I really liked this video : the tips about changing the eating time that Megan suggested ! thanks for sharing those tips with us.

[@ArsalanMonawar]

Dr. Jason Fung, you are absolutely incredible. Thanks for another fantastic video full of wisdom. Your friend. Arsalan

[@norbertmachaj6127]

Dear Arsalan, are you using any of the mentioned wisdom elements?

[@ArsalanMonawar]

@@norbertmachaj6127 Yes I am! As a matter of fact, I have been using Dr. Fungs methods and protocol for the past 2 years! I even documented my original first 100 day journey and other advice in videos on my Channel. Working on more content surrounding fasting. Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you Norbert!

[@norbertmachaj6127]

@@ArsalanMonawar yes, I have. What protocol are you using? What have you achieved? In what period?

[@zenawarrior7442]

Excellent video😊. Thanks for including lack of sleep a reason for weight gain too as it's so complicated.

[@meganlagrossa5084]

This video is just what I needed to continue on my journey. Thank you 💜

[@jessie9653]

Me too 😁

[@priscillabrowne2176]

Thank you for this. Great information. I wish you would include a success story of someone who has had success with shorter fasts.

[@EspañolDirecto]

Muchas gracias

[@xtina_129]

I was wondering why there wasn’t any audio when Megan was talking. Then I realized her audio only comes through the left earphone and I only had the right one in lol

[@tricia9559]

Yep that’s my world too😀😀😀🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@mburns1679]

Day 12 of 30 fast. 12.8 pounds lost so far. Omad after reintroducing food slowly. Alternate fast, then 23:1 will be my regimen.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Omg this is exactly what I needed!

[@dianekeegan1134]

I would love to hear more about fasting for pre-menopausal and menopausal women. Also, information about fasting for women after breast cancer - who are now on Tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors. Is it even worth fasting when on estrogen blocking medications?

[@somemoresomewhere1262]

Outstanding! Great information that I can certainly relate to now that it's verbalized. Thanks for your guest and to you for pulling in a follow expert.

[@debstevens6102]

Thank you Dr. Fung. Fasting is amazing.

[@Magnificent_Mustang]

Thank you, yet again, Dr. Fung and Megan!! Very informative.

[@radicalhonesty3628]

as I watch this video what I contemplate is how much physical weight I have to release: (75.2 Lbs to be precisely exact!) for the sake of my health and for my well-being. the thing is though... I realize that I desperately also hold on to all the excess weight: for safety and for comfort. dear God, please please please, help the weight dissolve off of me, and please help me to no longer have the need to hold on to any of it, for the illusion of safety and protection. I am ready to be permanently, forever released from these shackles...

[@dixiehodges4802]

You can do it!🙏

[@decarlolisa]

I would love to see a video specifically for post-menopausal women.

[@thewritefont9708]

My period is late from IF so glad to see this now!

[@OKUHLEMZINYATHI100]

Mine is a week late now🙆🏽‍♀️

[@jessie9653]

Mine has been all over the place in the last 4 years of fasting. Sometimes I won't get it in one month and then maybe the next month get it two times 🤷 I don't really stress about it because I'm not planning on having children. It does irritates me when I don't know when it's coming. I like to plan 😢

[@reneerouse7865]

Me too, late!

[@annie0032]

Same. I had been doing 18/6 IF on and off. I started fasting again last month but my period didnt come even though I have a regular cycle and it is stressing me out so so much. So now I am giving my body a break and hoping that I get regular again

[@janainasouzaqueiroz9412]

That's great Dr. Fung, thank you for sharing the success stories! Could you please contemplate the women who is not over weight, not in minor pause and are struggling with infertility because of pco's, endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, etc, please?🙏🏼

[@colleenlazoruk9305]

Janaina Souza Queiroz Those are complicated issues. The issue of blocked Fallopian tubes maybe can’t be addressed without a surgical repair🤔

[@janainasouzaqueiroz9412]

I do believe that fasting can be of a great help.

[@vickiew8642]

Pcos is like pre-diabetes.sometimes Drs give metformin.so Keto is great.maybe the DIM would help overage of androgens?

[@nidasegovia1703]

I forgot to tell you I was 59 k before and followed excercise for a 1 mile walk with your fasting now I am 53 k.

[@inesikaCOOL]

Thanks for the video. I started doing intermittent fasting reaching up to 19hours a day. I however lost my period (still waiting after 3 months). I did feel great but felt I had to stop as I heard it was dangerous for fertile women, so I am now doing three meals instead of two and cutting the fasting to 14-16 hours a day. Hopefully it will come back soon...

[@LTPottenger]

do longer fasts to lose more weight. He says to eat to satiation whenever you do eat

[@inesikaCOOL]

@@LTPottenger My aim was never really to lose weight as I am quite fit but to regain a sense of consciousness with regard to food. I don't think from what I read that I should prolong fastings until I get my period back.

[@LTPottenger]

@@inesikaCOOL Fasting won't make you lose your period, even long fasts will help. But you need to eat enough protein when you do eat. It's usually protein, thyroid, or insulin resistance that makes it go (assuming you are not menopausal).

[@inesikaCOOL]

@@LTPottenger Thanks for your advice. It finally arrived and yes,I am increasing the amount of protein among other small changes.

[@jewel9663]

I enjoyed this. Video ,thanks Doctor

[@alimahdi4788]

Thank You Doctor For Every Thing

[@Morticia147]

Thanks for talking about fasting for women - I would really love to hear more about this. The only person I found who works with a different approach for women when it comes to fasting and LC is Mindy Pelz. It would be great to have more in depth information about this all from you.

[@jessie9653]

Yes I agree, Dr. Mindy seems a bit all over the place for me. I eat just one meal a day and if I did what she wanted I would be mixing all different fasting from day to day. Just to much for me. I'm a simple person 😆

[@Morticia147]

@@jessie9653 Ok, it's not that chaotic but I know what you mean. To me it sounds reasonable that women should fast differently than men, because of our massive monthly hormonal shift. And I have a massive problem with mine, they are pretty much done. But the only resource I have on that topic is one person. I have a very high opinion of Jason Fung, so I would love to hear his view of things.

[@AznDudeIsOn]

I love this idea of 30/16 fasting it's innovative

[@benchbarr2342]

We love you Dr. Fung. God bless you..

[@alyssaallton4294]

Just FYI to the ladies (because I didn't know) Week 1 starts on the day you start your period. Doesn't help if you have irregular cycles (like when you have PCOS), but there you go.

[@mariamalhotra8228]

Doesn't help? IF doesn't work if you don't get your periods?

[@alyssaallton4294]

@@mariamalhotra8228 No I am just saying the information about when the period starts doesn't help if you have periods that do not start at the same time every month. IF still works on people who have irregular/no cycles.

[@mariamalhotra8228]

@@alyssaallton4294 Thank you for clarifying.

[@jw6180]

Thank you, that was my question! I’m post-menopausal (did I just say that out loud for the first time!?!?) and use Emerita bioidentical hormone creams on a lunar schedule. New Moon is the “period” week and I stop using the creams for that week out of the month. These creams were recommended by my gyno and you can buy them on Amazon. 👍

[@giseleowens326]

Thank you so much for the info Dr. Fung, I have a question/comment- I heard completely opposing information regarding information on when to fast when a woman is on her cycle- on this video, Megan shared its better to fast on weeks 1 and 2 because estrogen is an appetite suppressant- but I’ve heard the complete opposite, that women should NOT fast on those weeks because it alters the hormones- I’m just confused with the different information. Thanks in advance for the work you do!

[@cindymeyer8564]

Incredible and informational. I felt your strength and how many of u have been down this long road. History repeated for do many of us. Congrats to u for your success. So proud of u. I'm doing the same thing.and have added energy work chi quong, exercise, meditation, and the help of the savior.

[@abbyscorner3435]

Wow thank you Dr! You read my mind. I was going to reach out to you for a video specifically for Women. Thanks so much! 🙏

[@7ShadowMaiden7]

Mindy Pelz is also a wonderful resource for this information about women fasting.

[@c_farther5208]

So fascinating, what a great doctor to tell us the truth.

[@taxservices1257]

Hello Doctor. I love your approach and recommendations. Always on point. Thank you. God bless you!

[@kerrib1474]

Routine hrt is available via bio identical hrt... with the correct integrative hormone doctor all can be successfully replaced ... also I started 16:8 ... had bad bad headaches for a couple weeks .. sticking with it and it already has helped me ... thank you doctor for all the helpful videos... I look forward to you continued education to help me and reach my goals.

[@virginiaconway374]

HEARING ABOUT HIGHER PROGESTERONE VS HIGHER ESTROGEN TIMES OF MONTH CLICKED FOR ME. I DO HAVE TIMES OF THE MONTH WHEN I CHOOSE A HIGHER-CARB DIET. NOW I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO MANAGE THAT FOR ME. THANK YOU!

[@lornalewis7262]

I do three day dry fast every month for the last year for spiritual reasons only one month ago l really took Keto seriously

[@Elesaera]

Brilliant information. I love the tips!