Facing the Fat: 55 Days Without Food | ENDEVR Documentary

Facing the Fat: 55 Days Without Food | ENDEVR Documentary
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Kenny Saylors, after years of being healthy and athletic, became severely overweight and after trying various diets decided to do something drastic about it. With the support of his Doctor, he decided to stop eating for 55 days, drinking only water.
Facing the Fat documents his journey, from the realisation that he had a physical and mental addiction to the chemicals in junk food, to the detox and repair that his body goes through during this record-breaking fast. It also looks at the wider implications of over-eating for the individual, society and the world at large.
Obesity has become one of the most overwhelming diseases in modern society costing American taxpayers $99 billion every year, while the number of overweight people has surpassed the number of people suffering from malnutrition by 200 million.
Facing the Fat presents an entertaining and inspiring challenge but also makes the serious point, that obesity is not just a personal struggle, but one that has far reaching implications for us all.
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[@patriciabentley3782]

When I was 49 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I decided to fast, against doctors advice. It's my life and my body. I fasted for 37 days, I wasn't overweight, maybe 10lbs. Over the 37 days I lost 24 lbs but there was no sign of the cancer. I'm now 73, still cancer free and healthy with no medications. During lockdown I gained 15lbs, maybe comfort eating through stress. On 1st January this year I started the January carnivore challenge. Today is 6th January and I've lost 6lbs. I'm going to fast on each Sunday in January too. Hopefully the excess 15lb will be gone by the 31st.

[@carlye.3093]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing. I lost 48 lbs since May of 2021. I've gained about 3-4 lbs of it back, but weigh myself every morning to stay on track. I try to do paleo and intermittent fasting 16-17 hours a day. I think the IF really helps a lot. I have come to love avocados. 🥑

[@googleme7754]

You are the MVP and I salute your courage and tenacity. Continued good health to you!

[@signedupfordoconly4275]

Absolutely amazing! I’ve only ever fasted for 72 hours a couple times, but I’d like to try more one day. Congrats on murdering that cancer and living so long afterwards!

[@sd6458]

I fasted for 7 days unfortunately I was working 12 hours a day and kept working out so day 8 I was gone but I have to say I felt unbelievable. I’m diabetic now but going to try to fast and watch my blood sugar see how I do🤷‍♂️

[@chrisoverton2759]

Avoid pork, and other bottom feeders, or that cancer may come back

[@nadiap9554]

As a teenager I got eczema so bad, that for 2 years I turned to a walking zombie - 100% of my skin was constantly inflamed, red, itchy, oozing smelly stuff and whole chunks were peeling off as the skin was going through these cycles. I ended up in ER overdosed, eating like 4-5 zyrtecs a day, I was given hydroccortizone intravenously twice a week for over a year. Things got so bad, I was so desperate and just stopped everything one day: stopped eating, stopped taking all the meds, just drank water for 14 days. In those two weeks my skin healed, the inflammation subsided, within two months one could not tell I had ever any eczema. That’s my experience with fasting ❤

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Incredible testimony

[@Rocket9944]

I had a family member that had head to toe eczema and it's not fun. If you live near an ocean swimming in the salt water helps a lot.

[@iofaquarius8968]

Well done! Thank you for sharing ☺️🙏🏼

[@tesslee374]

Praise God thank You Jesus

[@franzinauen8443]

I had skin problems on my elbows. When I got retired, 3 years ago, I started to eat more vegetables to loose weight and to detox my body. Since then, I eat often oat. One or two times per day I eat oat. 60 gramms. With nature joghurt and a few berries. 6-8 berries. To the oat I add two table spoons linesead oil, and a teaspoon cinamon. I lost 10kg in two years. My doctor was surprised about the values in my blood. I had also to take pills against high blood pressure before, now I dont need them any more. About the vegetables: I eat a lot of broccoli, even to my breakfast. In my garden I am growing also veggies. Aubergines, tomatos, salads, peperoni/paprika, lettice. Today I can say: You are what you eat. Try to cut down the carbs, eat two times fish per week. Saumon, baked. All my skin problems are gone, also on the elbows.

[@adamczer7017]

So sad how much a broken heart can affect your health.

[@NW34832]

He’s just lazy trump supporter blaming everyone and everything else but himself. Lack of accountability he’s still very fat after 55 days. He’s been pigging late night like a typical trump supporter

[@abelardogreen]

Overweight and obese people cannot hide their vice. If you're a gambler or a drug addict or an alcoholic it's easy to hide all of that. But there's no hiding being obese. Be nice to them. A lot of them (us) need more kindness

[@tracy-anneokusi3324]

Well said 👏🏾

[@sweetsexypickles]

For some, it's not even a vice. It's genetics &/or sedentary life.

[@sandybanks2865]

Gluttony is one of the deadly sins. You should be kind to yourself.❤

[@triumphant5345]

But have you tried getting help for your addiction or you just want people to not tell you you’re eating yourself to death

[@catherinehoward8128]

Well said. I'd add that food addicts are the only addicts who must moderate and still consume their addiction. People don't need drugs, alcohol, porn, gambling, etc, but everyone must eat.

[@knowitall6180]

by far the hardest part of fasting is the boredom. If you've never done a multiday fast, you have no idea the enormous amount of your daily time is spent thinking about, preparing, or eating food. Depending on your lifestyle, it can be really hard to fill all that extra free time. If you want a fast to be easy, start it when you are very busy

[@nancib2963]

Awesome advice! Thank you. I'd never considered that aspect of fasting before. 😀

[@mikebarnea4789]

Amen

[@elizabethrecco8485]

Being a foodie, and a great cook, the daughter of a professional chef it’s constantly on my mind. My husband is so slim and eats like a horse because he is over active and a professional athlete. I goin to give it a try and thank you for bringing this thought into my head!

[@waytoold1986]

Finding this out this year. Lots of down time!

[@DArtagnanFurioso]

Oh yes, so true!

[@terrywatson9614]

I didn't like your friends taunt you! I felt for you! I thought it was insensitive. But I guess you dealt with it. You are such a genuine person!! So refreshing !!!

[@fuzzylogics139]

Yeah way to support a friend, right? Not.

[@KitKatToeBeans]

I wondered, as they all stuffed their faces in front of him, if they would invite a recovering alcoholic to a bar…and then take no responsibility for them falling off the wagon? I bet they’ve had no trouble poking fun at him all the years he was struggling, yet now that he’s doing something I guarantee they COULDNT, they’re incapable of being supportive. Dude needs new friends.

[@wagonerjared]

It was his temptation like Jesus had in the wilderness

[@jrs673]

Hope this guy is still doing good, I myself in 2019 weighed 592 lbs , i weighed myself 1-2-2023 and am currently at 312 lbs. Ive lost weight through intermittent fasting, high protein intake, low carbs, changed my eating habits and changed my thinking process on food intake, also massive amounts of cardio, It's taken me 3 years to get to where am at and there is no looking back I have been FAT all my life and have no thoughts of derailing my success. "WE CAN'T FAIL UNLESS WE PLAN TO FAIL".

[@aviissac2628]

Awesome

[@starbabylight7879]

Congratulations!! Good job. I'm on a weight loss journey too and I plan on sticking to it. I'm very short, 5 feet and weighed almost 220. In June 2022. I was disgusted with myself and started exercising and eating better. I've made progress, but I need to lose 50 lbs by summer 2023. I'm so pumped! Keep going

[@WJAMSoares]

Gtz mate.

[@carenjobe1228]

Very good for you 😊❤

[@jrs673]

@@starbabylight7879 and you will lose the weight you want , you can do it i know you will , overcome and adapt. Once we break the habit of using food as an excuse for whatever reason. I'm not going to deny it , it's very hard but when we are fed up and tired of being FAT and DISGUSTED with ourselves, all we can do is do something about. You got this if I can be of any help let me know . God bless...

[@atmphil1]

I’m 33 and I decided to change my life I started at 358 pounds 2 and a half months now of eating healthy and walking im down to 303 pounds. I was fat all my life people always made fun of me I was always the fat guy I was always the butt of everybody’s jokes. I decided to change that I want to change my life for my self I don’t want to be fat anymore. I will be fit and healthy. You should give us a update on how much weight you lost so far.

[@jennytaylor9213]

Woah!! Wonderful job that’s AMAZING!! May God help you to reach your goals! ❤️‍🩹🔥

[@Delphic1]

He went back to 500 pounds.

[@ASMCourtney]

You got this, i went from 300 to 190s now... it is a long road, just keep doing your best every day, internalize the process and try and enjoy it. dont look for results, change the habits... and look at the results also XD

[@lightningbug276]

I’m so sad that Kenny went back.

[@cherylrobinson517]

@@Delphic1 Oh No! That is So sad.

[@abelbalbo3620]

Imagine if drug addicts had access to unlimited drugs. That's what food is to us. Well done Kenny

[@nnnnnn3647]

2023 - he is fat again.

[@Digital_Nomad_Media]

There are plenty of rich drug addicts 😲

[@shawnkays3380]

Doesn’t seem like we need to imagine. Big brother will provide.

[@mikivanduyn9630]

in about every store you can buy alcohol??? so people dont have to imagine...

[@geoffreylohff3876]

Spot on... A drug addict can get clean & never touch it again. A fat person must eat again sometime... they must always dance with their addiction.

[@larryhouse3776]

"The pain of regret is far worse than the pain of discipline." We all have the strength to get well.

[@jimmason8502]

Ultimately it was the oppressive pain of regret that allowed me to stop drinking and eating garbage and change my diet and life. Losing fat is just mind over matter.

[@trina8350]

Wow well said! ❤

[@MrMtz-mr8xx]

Amen!

[@ryans5571]

I like that. I think I'll use that.

[@sonyau2682]

Wow thank you great 👍

[@joshuadennehy932]

I absolutely love the attitude of Kenny here! He seems like such a solid bloke.

[@wallomaie1752]

Guiness book of records: This man swallows the most swords, this man dove the deepest, this one climbed the highest mountain without ropes. Also Guiness: We can’t give you the record because someone might die trying to fast. 😮😂

[@angelacharles7692]

"It's never too late to be who you might have been" powerful words thank you Kenny!

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

That quote really just hit me. I'm glad I came across it today.

[@theelizabethan1]

Those "friends" who invited him to that barbecue need to reassess what true brotherhood really means.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Nice friends huh?

[@TommyIsATwat]

They should have spent the day not eating with the guy in support

[@Cisco0615]

I was thinking the same thing

[@ozymandias7940]

Yes, like taking a recovering alcoholic on a tour of a brewery!

[@gchukma]

A lady friend was over weight and trying to lose some by eating weight watchers foods. Her birthday came around and we were going to have a small party. Her husband called everyone and said to only get her for gifts weight watchers food. Another lady friend and I thought it was terrible to go to their house and remind her she was fat by giving her weight watchers. Sadly, several people brought weight watchers chocolate cake. Well she divorces her husband, got a bypass, lost a couple hundred pounds and remarried a guy who was more loving and less demanding.

[@sasharemez7459]

I fasted 23 days and at another time 21 days. Both times I lost a pound a day. I also have done 10, 7, 3, and 1 day fasts, and experienced a lot of health benefits.

[@cherylschumaker1366]

Did you gain your weight back ?

[@sasharemez7459]

@@cherylschumaker1366 a small amount, nothing significant. I don’t eat the same way as before

[@RonkeDaini]

If you are experiencing inexplainable symptoms, try intermittent fasting

[@LisaMarieMJ]

Did you only drink water?

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Yep for a 200+ pounder it's around 1lbs per day every day. The detox and the mental clarity benefit is pretty incredible too.

[@alcoholfree6381]

Very well done! The record for water-only fasting is 392 days by Angus Barbieri of England in 1965-66 (6/14/1965 to 7/11/1966). Guinness Record Books no longer recognizes fasting records due to safety returns. He weighed 415 pounds to start and ended up at 180. He kept the weight off but died at age 50. I’m a retired doctor and appreciate the sense of reality of this program. Sonia was a delightful and truthful woman. Be healthy. Stay away from Hotdogs 🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭; I can eat them like a pig 🐷.

[@ecu-technik9268]

He was Scottish not English

[@coreyworthingtonii9230]

Do you think there’s any truth to the theory that periods of fasting help people that lose weight not have as much excess skin due to the autophagy?

[@tortureyou]

@@coreyworthingtonii9230 no, it is based more on the elasticity of your skin before the weight loss. The only thing that will reduce the surface area of the skin other than surgery is skin contraction. Age, genetics, elasticty, etc is the only factors that determine how much extra skin will be remaining once the surface area of your body is reduced.

[@graphicmaterial5947]

He also drank coffee and tea and took vitamins and electrolytes.

[@JR-mv7uz]

what i read kenny is big again so did not help him

[@audioaddict420]

To anyone who may be reading this thinking about making a change in their life and losing weight, keep in mind it is hard work, it took you awhile to get big and it will take awhile to get back small, keep your head in the game and stay determined YOU CAN DO THIS.

[@BucketHeadianHagg]

amen!!

[@kate60]

It's not hard work. Eat as much as you want of real food as grown. No meat, no dairy, no added oil. Dr. John MacDougall has the plan. Easy delicious food for weight loss.

[@engineeringvision9507]

If you are hoping to lose weight FAST, not eating is a BAD IDEA. Your body will enter starvation mode and you will end up losing muscle which will make rebound and gain weight like crazy! You need to eat a lot less, maybe 800 calories or so a day, and do lots of cardo and a bit of bodyweight exercise like squats and push ups (against a table). This WILL deliver your results I promise. It's actually harder than totally fasting because when you fast the pain actually goes away after a couple days 😉. Drink plenty of fluids, its key to getting rid of fat. You need to feather your body along that fine line between starvation mode and weight loss. Finally, you can gain muscle while losing weight but only about 70% of your theoretical max, but if you aren't hardcore pumping iron you won't come close to that max anyway. You really do want to gain a bit of muscle though as it increases you BMR so your burn more calories while you sleep or work in an office. What I would suggest is doing a 48 hour fast as this makes hitting that 800 to 1200 calorie target so much easier! from Hopefully this helps some of you 😊

[@slowjamcdub]

Well said!!💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸

[@williamwilson6499]

It’s not hard work. It’s very simple once you make the decision to stop poisoning your body with food.

[@restoreclassics]

Dude....I'm 68 y/o, 6'-0", 335 llbs. Got tears in my eyes after watching this. Good for you man. Got me thinking.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Honey, it's never, ever too late to choose to be healthier. It's never too late to give yourself that gift. Xx

[@bitfinesse]

Consider listening to what Doug Lyle and Allan Goldhamer have to say. I think they have out-of-this-world solutions for keeping the weight off. That’s the hard part. Good luck! Special tactics are required - this problem is much bigger than just not eating for a few months.

[@texastoast5202]

Don’t tear up! U are loved. Eat clean, exercise, lot of water, portion control. I do all those things and I’m 6’0, 209lbs and could afford to lose 20

[@diegoalaris]

Do it

[@freeman7079]

God bless you, sir.

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Hooray Kenny & Sonia!!! Hope you both have continued taking good care of yourselves and are pursuing your dreams! Hugs to you both from Texas! I enjoyed your story!

[@coconut569]

Me too!

[@LewisEckard]

Kenny, I am proud of ,your accomplishment! I am also in the same place you were. You have inspired me to do something about my obesity. Now all I have to do is convince my wife of the benefits. God bless!

[@lizzieliz1333]

this was so real, so pure.. no clickbait, no magical results - just real life process of rebuilding oneself. Kenny, you are great, thank you for this! Your message goes far beyond "just" weight loss. One of the best motivational things I've ever seen. Once again, thank you!

[@NB-nh2sf]

I have doubts about the 55 days. I did a 22 day day before and lost almost 30lb and i was in shape. 55 days no food or water and obese he should have dropped 60 lbs at least

[@shrekeatscupcakes3918]

​@@NB-nh2sf everyone's body is different

[@fridaytax]

​@N B so to break it down, it was 55 days without food. Being 14 days with only juice (and water) and 41 days with only water. There were no days without water.

[@emmapasqule2432]

What is so sad is that he is now over 400 pounds in weight... sadly after making this documentry he put all the weight back on and then some. He's now morbidly obese and uses a scooter for mobility. very sad. He's only 46, not expected to make 50.

[@raraavis7782]

​@@emmapasqule2432 Seriously? Oh no. That is so sad 😢

[@MySteamChannel]

I do a 7 day fast each month in my battle with cancer... I feel amazing after each one.

[@MySteamChannel]

@@raebsen I have a passion for looking after organic vegetables & Australian native plants, animals & birds that all thrive on my small hobby block.

[@jklfds85]

Would be cool if you could document your journey on KZbin. Would inspire many others battling with cancer, or even just those wanting to stay healthy, like myself.

[@MySteamChannel]

@Mike Collon Thanks so much!

[@bondarem]

Well done!! Thank your body for healing itself! Wish you health! ✨

[@br8eyz012]

How is it going in terms of the cancer?

[@Vizual_Racing]

When I did a 30 day water fast I lost weight way faster than this gentlemen. I was losing 2-4lbs per day. I went from 300lbs to 217 at the end of the fast. Then went on a very strict Keto diet after and in 6 months went from 217 down to about 175lbs. The only thing that bothered me during the fast were extreme leg craps due to low electrolights. But once I figured that out and started suplamenting them it was pretty easy. First 5 days sucked, but after that it got really easy.

[@henglish3398]

How did you supplement the electrolights

[@valeriemartini6315]

83 lbs in 30’days? Really?

[@Sharoneagles82]

well done wow!

[@Kerrry-34]

​@@henglish3398that would be my question

[@donkeyboxing]

@@henglish3398lemon and salts

[@dwalker6868]

This is the third time I’ve watched this documentary. I am so proud of you. I hope you continue doing Your quest for health good for you yay

[@Delphic1]

He went back to 500 pounds.

[@digitalmovies1960]

This guy and this documentation need to be given an award. It is a great human experience.

[@lwwelding8466]

Probably one of the best video's I have watched on KZbin

[@RD-kz4wr]

Obviously you have not researched this much. There's multiple channels proving fasting benefits. It triggers a lot of the same benefits as exercise, but also has other effects like autophagy. It is recommended not to go over 10 day fast without supervision. This is because salt is still needed in the body. BTW, this guy is clueless on the fasting record. He wasn't even close to breaking the fasting of Angus Barbieri 382 days!

[@khampasonginthisane8266]

The first thing he need to do is cut out sugars and crabs 100% , and he needs to eat are green vegetables smoothies chia seeds And some eggs for protein

[@Adreno23421]

At that humongous weight he could go on another 70 day fast, just drinking some vitamins and minerals, that would bring him to normal weight levels.

[@emmapasqule2432]

What is so sad is that he is now over 400 pounds in weight... sadly after making this documentry he put all the weight back on and then some. He's now morbidly obese and uses a scooter for mobility. very sad. He's only 46, not expected to make 50.

[@Arthur-ek7nd]

It's actually wild that people don't think that humans can go long stretches without eating. Like, that is what we did for thousands of years until the last hundred or so.

[@carl8568]

It's not that wild when you think about it, we have been programmed and misled, plain and simple. The thing is that obesity is very profitable to multiple industries and industries don't generally like to do away with all their customers- the most profitable pharmaceutical drug ever is LIPITOR created, marketed, and sold by Pfizer. Lipitor is a cholesterol lowering medication.

[@honeybunch5765]

Not the last 100 years. You are thinking about the hunting and gathering period, which is way before civilisation a few thousand years ago. I doubt humans even went without food for long stretches then. Animals are good at finding food, and we were no different. We are fat now because of junk food, sugar and little exercise, not because we are eating when hungry.

[@maskeno]

Intermittent fasting is probably perfectly normal for our biology, but fat is not efficient at storing protein, potassium or many other vital nutrients. Even if you're as large as this guy, cutting all sources of nutrition for extended periods runs the risk of damaging muscles vital to your heart and lung function. IE, it can kill you. Energy isn't the only thing we get from food and it's not the only thing we need, but it's just about all you'll get from fat.

[@justinw1765]

@@maskeno Most people that fast for extended periods of time, include electrolytes. You should absolutely not do extended fasts (more than say around 14 days) on just distilled water or even mineral water imo. Even when I do 7 to 10 day fasts, I include some electrolytes. The record for extremely low calorie, no sugar, mostly liquid fasting (he did eat a little dried yeast) was for 382 "official" days (according to the medical folks supervising him) where he lost 276 lbs. (He kept the huge majority of that weight off. He reached 180lbs and then stabilized to 196, a chunk of which was most assuredly water and muscle weight). Granted, he died at age 50/51, but he was so morbidly obese for such a large chunk of his life, that the damage to his body had already been done. Fasting is not what killed him longer term, but most likely prolonged his life. When he started the fast, he weighed 456lbs at age 27. (His name btw was Angus Barbieri, from Scotland).

[@carl8568]

@@maskeno Organ systems are generally unaffected by fasting, starvation yes, but that's a different thing altogether. Dr. Herbert Shelton goes in to this in great detail in his books.

[@gijoyjoy]

Bravo Kenny! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. 🙏🏽

[@TheCabinman]

Kenny seems like an amazing person, with a great sense of humor. Proud of you Kenny! Happy healthy living my friend.

[@EdsonMKingKarzo]

to whoever is struggling right now,3 years ago I was 278lb now Iweight 178lb startet intermittent fast and running everyday, my body adapted now to only eat once a day this is what works for me, go and try many methods fall many times but ALWAYS keep GOING FORWARDS, forward means forwards it doesn't matter how fast or slow you go, keep going!!!

[@mel3004]

Congrats! I bet you feel SO much better.

[@timklassen421]

Wow impressive

[@melizzamelizza]

How’s your progress

[@NeillWylie]

Killin' it champ! Major props to your discipline and hard work.

[@nancymoore4992]

Don't look back that's not where we are going 🤗

[@Taluta394]

Unfortunately, Kenny did gain the weight back over a decade. This is not a reflection on fasting, but on how old patterns can be. We rise, we fall. Kenny showed us how we can rise in this video, and I salute him for it.

[@anonharingenamn]

The comment section here is extremely positive. Online people seem to really dislike this documentary though. Truth is nearly no one manages to lose weight and keep it off if they’re been overweight or fat since before puberty. Gastric bypass and semiglutides seem to be the most successful methods by far.

[@2livenoob]

Fasting is a horrible method for weight loss. There are no fast solutions for long term problems.

[@GrimYak]

@@2livenoob Yes, this time could have been better spent on strength and weight training. you can lose weight while you build muscle.

[@Sentient_Goose]

​​@@anonharingenamnes fasting is a guaranteed way to rebound, but it's absolutely not true that folks who were fat during or before puberty can't lose weight long term. I was a tub of lard at that age and I've been a BMI 25 for over 20 years. No idea where this myth comes from.

[@fischX]

​@@Sentient_Goose Not true - weight lifters for example do it without bouncing back, the reason is that they see it only as one step in a process, if you bulk muscle after fasting you don't have a JoJo effect

[@tlourenzo_]

Congratulations for the huge accomplishment!!! 🎉🎉 That truly demands a committed spirit! Keep going!

[@pat4005]

Thank you for sharing your amazing and challenging journey towards health. P.S. I think the documentary would have been better without some of the music choices, because they were distracting. But other music was nice and fit well within the context of the scenes.

[@latonyasmith683]

I fasted for 23 days to prepare for surgery! I needed my sugar down to 102! My sugar was 400! When they checked my it was down to 108! When I worked out, I didn't get sore,I didn't get tired! My flexibility was amazing!

[@ironrye4317]

Your sugar was 108 after water fasting for 23 days?

[@silence-humility-calmness]

you look like you would be HOT at 150lb, fasting for 23 days is amazing! i want to do a 7 day fast but have yet to do it! i respect the discipline you needed to do such an amazing feat!!

[@sammk7007]

That is normal for someone in ketosis. The body makes some extra glucose through gluconeogenesis. It is probably the normal blood glucose for humans in absence of insulin. Problem is, we think < 80 is normal as that is measured on healthy people eating a “balanced diet” (including carbs), so it is not measured at low insulin levels. Example: my morning glucose on a balanced omnivorous diet or vegan diet (I tried all of them for experimentation) is 75-85. Otoh, on a carnivore diet or keto, or in starvation, it is between 100 and 110.

[@Strings-jg2to]

Sugar creates inflammation

[@Strings-jg2to]

Sugar creates inflammation

[@kariblackwood5811]

I’m going to start a fast but not as extreme as Kenny’s. I’ve been doing some research on it and will try intermittent fasting with Keto. 10 years ago I lost 97 lbs. in 9 months by just cutting out all carbs for 3 months. I ate boiled eggs, baked / broiled meats and vegetables only. I gradually added good carbs and healthy fats back into my diet. I felt and looked amazing afterwards. Kept it off for 2 years and then my mother died. I didn’t care anymore and gained it all back. I’m going to lose my weight again! ❤️

[@k_235]

Wishing you luck, Kari ❤️

[@AngelicaLumbo]

❤️❤️ you can do it ☺️

[@uhuraenterprise6372]

Go for it💖

[@carmencastro1787]

I feel you just started my fast..More for spiritual reasons..Lost my 5yr old daughter last April and I've been just dead inside..Hoping this works

[@darith770]

Eggs comes out a chicken's bum. no thanks

[@dessalinesx5091]

Great work!! I went back to fasting and starting to noticed a huge difference!

[@lucyclink9163]

Kenny Saylors well done! This man has such charisma. I found this so interesting to watch and to hear your voice.

[@ChucknMcNuggets]

The Fasting Fat Man on youtube went 150 days on a water fast, and lost 225 lbs. He was over 530 lbs in his videos at the beginning, and he documented his loss and days. Everyone said he would die, but your own fat is your fuel. You get plenty to eat without the act of eating.

[@SpoonerTuner]

Wow that's crazy and really cool. I'll look him up.

[@amazinggrapes3045]

But the vitamins & minerals 😭

[@markrittman2437]

I did my first seven-day fast when I was 18. Since then I've done countless water fasts of 21 days or less, and ten 40-day water fasts. I believe fasting is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle. Many natural processes such as autophagy, only occur during fasting. Hunger goes away after a few days, although I tend to develop a crazy obsession on what I'm going to eat once the fast ends. Fasting was a common custom in many ancient cultures and continues to be in many religious traditions. I am glad to see it become more accepted in our modern culture.

[@tylerdurden3722]

I can eat without worrying about weight. Never had excessive fat. (it might be because I don't like sweet things, not even juice). Gaining weight was my main challenge growing up. To me fasting even for 7 days seems insane. If I forget to eat in the morning, later in the day I begin to feel like I'm gonna feint and I feel weak. How do people not eat for 40 days and still go about life?

[@brittneydavis8662]

Do you do it medically supervised or are you usually good to go at it alone?

[@markrittman2437]

​@@brittneydavis8662 Alone. When I started fasting 40 years ago, there may have not been a single doctor in the United States that thought fasting was healthy. I have heard that our bodies handle fasting better with experience. After many years of fasting without issue, I am unlikely to start having problems now. Still, I was lucky, and it sounds like many people can have difficulty fasting. I am happy to see fasting accepted and glad to see that medical supervision is available.

[@markrittman2437]

@@tylerdurden3722 The first day is crazy difficult for most of us. The second day is a little easier. The third is easier, but it is often when low blood sugar can cause moodiness. Then the body switches to running on ketones. Each day becomes easier after that. There is actually an improvement in brain function. Last few fasts I have added regular salt, and Morton Lite Salt to my water. The electrolytes help.

[@Beef_it_to_be_fit]

@@tylerdurden3722 That's because you are carb crashing. At day 4 it gets much better.

[@MrSpinmeout88]

Great story, Full marks to Kenny and his friends for their support. Amazing results and good to see a positive story. Well done to all who take the challenge of better body health.

[@Delphic1]

He went back to 500 pounds.

[@DirtyRascalPimp]

This just shows Doctors don't know what they're talking about. Even when he asks about his ketones going up and down, doc just says "that's good".

[@rhinoreselling414]

People are so ignorant of the benefits of fasting. Great job & great video

[@obsidiansea]

Ignorant? Your body needs many different kinds of nutrients to be healthy, and certain nutrients need to be replenished daily. Only some nutrients can be stored in the body. When you fast, you don't get the nutrients you need.

[@Kovac_]

@@obsidianseaYeah yeah, keep scarfing those cheeseburgers, all that miracle meat is so nutrient dense.

[@krystiangeldon7929]

​@@obsidiansea Your wrong, you do need to take salt (electrolytes), but most vitamins your body can make from breaking down stored fat in a fasted state. B12 stays in your liver for year. The only supplement you really need is the whole complex of b vitamins and c

[@What-The-Beef]

@@obsidianseaIgnorant suits you. The process that is enabled by a fast won a Japanese researcher the Nobel prize for Medicine in 2016. The benefits of fasting are real. Look up autophagy.

[@tamyrajackson3759]

RIGHT!! It’s so beneficial physically,emotionally, and spiritually

[@marymidson1378]

I sincerely wish you well! My son was 30 and was obese at 139kg and consequently a range of health problems which led to mental issues also. He passed away last April. Please keep me updated as I would love for you to conquer this. I know you can do it because you have had that realisation to help you. I have been researching health an nutrition and IF for a few years now and have dropped down 10 kgs myself. I would like nothing better to see you and any other special young person just get on with it to go on and have a beautiful life! Many hugs and good wishes....warmest wishes from Mary - Jarrod's mum forever 30.

[@nickacelvn]

Thanks for the imput Mary. So sorry to hear about your Jarrod.

[@Joe-ix6sw]

Sorry for your loss if you don’t mind me asking what did he pass from?

[@jorgegarcia-mr3sv]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@dwhizzel6471]

Sorry to hear about your son 🙏

[@Sydney.Knight]

This video is from 2009. A few years ago he weighed 500lbs and now he's back to trying to lose weight.

[@alangossedge5442]

Very inspiring to see someone take on a 55 day fast!! But I do question the help. I did it for 90 days on intermittent fast. Using an exercise plan I was able to lose 15kilos, (33 pounds) and after two years, no increase in weight at all. It is best to take it slow, do it right and then it becomes sustainable. I think Kenny should try again, but this time do it in a sustained way. But great vid to watch and good to see people like Kenny going for life changes.

[@anacruz-paz2326]

Thank you for sharing an amazing story, keep up the great work you have overcome. God bless you always. Thank you♥️

[@MT-US]

To Kenny: I see you. And I hear you. You are an amazing man and not defined by your past. This goes for everyone. Thank you for the reminder that we CAN do what we set our mind on doing. I needed that reminder today.

[@suziehill9361]

Well said

[@w1975b]

This was years ago, probably over a decade (or even more than 2 decades, since President Clinton was in office). He has since gained it back, if you search his name you can find pictures.

[@ChristianSoldier71]

Jesus Christ loves you and He died for your sins. He has a plan and a purpose for your life. Call out to Jesus and He will hear you. Romans 10:13 For whosoever, will call upon the name of the Lord, will be saved.

[@disappearintothesea]

I did intermittent fasting for 4 months last year. The longest I went before eating was 3 days. In the 4 months I lost 30 pounds. I felt better. I never felt hungry. I had a lot of energy.

[@Peej21]

how many hours are your intermittent fasting ??

[@sheridandunne7544]

Did you drink water , broth or coffee ?

[@BlackGemHipHop]

​@Peej21 3 days bro lol. Then you slowly re feed on day 4 then repeat

[@BlackGemHipHop]

​@sheridandunne7544 you can drink water, water with electrolytes, and green tea, or coffee

[@truckerron]

I've been doing intermittent fasting for years!! The longest I did water fasting is 10 days. I didn't need to start eating again... but everyone was telling me it was not good for me to continue. So I stopped my fast. Best thing to eat after a fast is Wild caught salmon. Yum!!

[@vigneshbuchade6706]

This is the best documentary I've ever watched,keep up the good work,Kenny.❤

[@briangarrod8664]

Trawling through the net looking for something to entertain me, came across this and thought, I'll give him a couple of minutes 'cos he's made the effort to post something. I'm absolutely astounded, he shared such personal feelings and issues with the world. I hold you in the highest regard my friend. Great video and I hope other people follow your lead. WELL IMPRESSED

[@papimimi5469]

He may not be in Guinness, but he’s on the internet and in our hearts! Good luck with your music and life🎉

[@graememudie7921]

The world record is actually over 380 days fasting by a guy from Tayport Scotland.

[@la.adicks9240]

@@graememudie7921 holy smokes I'll have to look into this, that's crazy long!

[@jaimerivera7717]

@@graememudie7921 😱no way!!!! I’ll have to look in to that.. thats a long time..

[@XploreAz]

@@graememudie7921 yep. 382 to be exact.

[@Froztik]

@@jaimerivera7717 yeah, search for Angus Barbieri's fast

[@antonywambugu9905]

Proud of this guy, that self-determination is very inspiring.

[@jessicapearson9479]

Your clearly incapable is seeing how dangerous this is if he had actually done it. Spoiler: He actually had surgery to lose weight!

[@Isaac5123]

@@jessicapearson9479 what are you talking about?

[@BruceLeroyUK]

@@jessicapearson9479 you feeling okay?

[@w1975b]

@@jessicapearson9479 Bart Kay has spoken about someone who went a whole year fasting and is healthier for it. Of course this requires careful planning and medical guidance to be safe. But when the body fat is there, it can be done. I'm not telling anyone to do it, just saying it is possible.

[@ChristianSoldier71]

Jesus Christ loves you and He died for your sins. Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life. Call out to Jesus and He will hear you. Romans 10:13 For whosoever, will call upon the name of the Lord, will be saved.

[@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

Well done mate, very inspiring ✌️❤️

[@PeterScream]

"people do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures"

[@aaronhutto3690]

It’s so crazy how good he looks at the end man. This made me so happy to see the true strength and discipline that this man had to make it through all of this. Congratulations brother!

[@kjohn5224]

Well as of today he weighs 500lbs

[@cIeetz]

@@kjohn5224 ya thats why you have to clear all the parsites out and refeed raw vegan. or youre just going to start eating again pigging out and gain even more weight, as the body becomes more able to gain weight after a fast so the re-feed is very important. check out The Essene Gospel of Peace to learn more

[@jessdelasouza]

@@kjohn5224 where did you learn that?

[@kjohn5224]

@@jessdelasouza just google his name. He has his own site.

[@atodaso1668]

Losing weight is one thing, keeping it off is another.

[@marcbossemeyer8719]

Starting in February 2023 at age 58, I did fastig for 29 days. This wasn’t the first time for me, but the longest. In addition, I started mild training under medical supervision on my smart bike trainer, controlling puls and power rates during each excercise. The results are stunning. Starting at 253 pounds, I’ve lost 41 pounds and can confirm the loss of more than a pound a day, 95% beeing fat. My cardiac situation was perfect during the period. But thats not the main target, I was going for. All inflamatory processes in my body, especially my stomac, angles and my skin are gone. My blood pressure normalized and the blood values are perfect. My senses were totally reset, wich makes it still hard to eat processed salty and suggary food. I stoped regular alcohol consumption and enjoy one glass of beer or wine with friends only on weekends. I had to go throug a process to get used to regular eating too, which took me about three weeks. The most astonishing affect was, that I had no hunger over the whole time and could have extended the excercise from that standpoint as well. I was even able to cook meals for my wive, when she returned from work. But foremost, the experience to control myself with disciplin restored my trust in my mental strength and body. So Kenny, I fully understand what you experienced an congrats for your strength. P.S. I kept training on my smart bike trainer and lost another 12 pounds. My fitness inreased significantly. I am now able to ride on 200 Watts power for over an hour and enjoy my life with my family. So Kenny, keep going. It’s worth it.

[@graysonsadler245]

Did you do the pre and post juice weeks? I’m wondering if it’s a necessity or not

[@annmarieknapp2480]

Congratulations!!! I'm four days into the carnivore diet and am starting to feel a bit better.

[@dolinaj1]

Never eat the flesh of any sentient creatures. Plant-based, please!

[@gardensofthegods]

@@dolinaj1 I agree with you I find all this Keto creepy .

[@LauraB.335]

@@graysonsadler245 - it is not a necessity. In fact, it is probably one of the worst things you can have after a fast, as you are extremely insulin sensitive, and eating or drinking high-carb foods right after a fast, raises insulin quite a bit, and can interfere with electrolyte balance, which leads to refeeding syndrome. The best thing to eat after an extended fast is protein. Maybe a hardboiled egg or some bone broth, something like that.

[@CathRich]

In 1988 I fasted from 2nd week in January until 1st week of July. I did not eat a morsel in that time. If I needed energy I’d have a glass of milk with sugar. I was a vegetarian at the time [21 years] and Vegan the past 20 years I lost a lot of weight from 7 1/2 stone to less than 5. Starvation becomes addictive as it becomes like a drug of choice. I wanted to fast for 40 days and 40 nights…but I just couldn’t break my fast. In 1988 I was 25/26. I cooked for others. I was taken up in the spirit and shown many visions. Thank God for my unfathomable Faith x

[@tammieproffitt464]

Thank you Kenny for sharing your story. You are an incredible gift to this world. When you fall get back up. We don’t fail until we give up ✨ Much Love

[@vincenttooles1415]

I've been intermittent fasting for about 6 months now and I've went from 293 to 250. I drink a coffee in the morning, water all day, and eat one big meal when I get off work at 2am. The most annoying and difficult part is having people telling me that "I NEED TO EAT". If I worked a 12 or 16 hour shift at work people would notice that I haven't eaten and would literally freak out about it.

[@yerejun]

That is inspiring. Working shifts and fasting is twice harder in my opinion :) keep it up, cheering for you

[@crybaby871]

People LOVE to tell other what to do even when they have zero clue what they are telling you to do.

[@MelB868]

What you’d doing isn’t healthy

[@ramirocastaneda-mendez1498]

I’m fasting for 23hrs straight just water and some small food!

[@rjrulz327]

Have you ever done it?

[@1111lizzard]

I did 40 days at age 50. Never felt better! Worked through the whole fast and had 2 kids at home. (Single mom). It's awesome.

[@chris__211]

You ate nothing at all?

[@1111lizzard]

@@chris__211 Nothing. Drank water. I had done many shorter fasts in the past. My body knew what to expect. I would not just go straight into a 40 day water fast. It takes training and knowledge.

[@chris__211]

@@1111lizzard what if I drink black coffee all day?

[@4000marcdman]

@@chris__211 that would be a lot of caffein. Water with different types of salts in them is suggested.

[@etiketiran5073]

@@chris__211 Coffe makes you more hungrier,I drink black coffee when doing 4-5 day fasts,but if im doing 10+ days I dont drink at all.

[@HansMager1]

Respect is the only word that i can say!!! Greatings from Germany!!!

[@annablu]

I enjoyed the documentary of Kenny and how our mind and determination - all is possible . Such a handsome and kind person Kenny seems to be 🙏💕

[@inscapedesign101]

I'm really proud of you for making it to day 55. About 5 years ago I decided to do a 40 day fast and made it to day 38. The doctors were telling me that I had to be on 3 meds for the rest of my life and 2 meds for a few years. I never took any of them and my test results after my fast were all negative to the things I had. I fully support fasting to heal your body from Autoimmune, Kidney issues, diabetes, candida at least for me it did.....I hope you were able to keep up the good work with your diet. I slowly went back to eating wrong because of the influence of friends and my own weakness. I'm back at 179lb but I am healthy still. This video made me think of doing another fast :) Thank you for sharing your experience....

[@dadsfav6938]

Do you have lyme disease? How long did you fast for

[@enermaxstephens1051]

Yeah "doctors" lol. They don't appear to know their own craft very well. At least most of them don't.

[@punani_slayer4209]

@@enermaxstephens1051 doctors are just salesman for big pharma

[@The_Gallowglass]

Adversity is good for your soul.

[@dadsfav6938]

I needed to hear that.. thank you!

[@savyor1839]

My first fast was also the longest - 33 days. I went from 265lbs to a healthy 190, which i have maintained. I hadn’t intended on fasting, it just kinda happened. I was so engrossed in the project i was working on at the time that I didn’t eat for a few days. By then my appetite was gone, and I had no desire for food. I did drink some tea though, green tea and chamomile. After two weeks i still wasn’t interested in food, and it became a personal challenge to see how long i could go. I was feeling great, and so was my project. I was landscaping the yard, and it involved a lot of heavy lifting, digging, carpentry and associated physical labor. My physique was improving quickly, and I had lots of energy despite not eating. The yard was finished in 33 days, and i decided that I had fasted long enough, even though I wasn’t feeling hungry. I celebrated with an apple, and had miso soup for dinner. My stomach couldn’t handle more at that time, and i was thoroughly satiated. Since then I’ve been on one meal a day, with no processed foods, no dairy, no flour, no seed oils, and only self caught fish and free range chicken from my neighbor. I always do all my physical activities on an empty stomach, and eat when I stop for the day. After eating i rest until bedtime. The ideas that led me to this lifestyle all came from the research I have done on fasting. The worlds longest recorded fast lasted over a year, and was supervised by doctors. I think it was in the 1950s in Scotland. The guy in question maintained his weight for the rest of his life, staying healthy the whole time. Ketosis is the key, when you’re getting your energy from the fat stored in your liver instead of the calories in your gut. Another key health aspect is the lack of inflammation. Your digestion is a source of inflammation! The stomach acids eating at your stomach lining causes an immune system response. I can’t remember where I’ve found all this information, but Thomas DeLauer here on KZbin was a good inspiration for me back in the beginning. I also started following Ayurvedic dietary principles. I wish everyone good health and vitality, and hope you reach your goals in life.

[@betha.6279]

The guy in Scotland died at 50.

[@savyor1839]

@@betha.6279 you’re quite right, his name was Angus Barbieri. I was unable to find the cause of death from a reliable source. He had gained 15lbs since his fast.

[@whatthe3504]

thats pretty good im fasting 3.5 days a week until i lose 10lbs of fat i need to get to 10% bf. been stuck at 14% for a minute with my regular diet and its time to make the changes to reach my goals. figure at my age im at a range that my body naturally wants to be at so have to switch things up for results. hoping with 4-5 weeks i can reach my goal but you definitely learn another lvl of disciple through fasting 24 hours plus at a time that everyone would benefit from except very thin people that dont have much of an appetite to begin with.

[@savyor1839]

@@whatthe3504 that’s an interesting program, fasting half the week. I’m curious how you eat for the other half? 14% body fat is a fairly healthy level (for men), especially if you’ve passed 30. Why do you want to go down?

[@savyor1839]

@@whatthe3504 you said it: discipline is an amazing benefit of fasting!

[@christinecastrikum7690]

Fabulous effort. Im 74 and did a 7 day fast starting 1st Jan 2024 till 7th Jan 2024. Then it was bone broth and scrambled eggs for the next few days. I had started the carnivor diet on 1st Feb 2023 and lost around 20 ks over the year. I have tried every diet under the sun. read dozens of books on health and watched hours and hours of podcasts on many different approches. Fasting and the carnivor I find very simple. Wish I knew about this in my 20's. After 3 babies my wirht crept up and I would lose it via Jenny Craig or Weight Watches etc. but the minute I stopped the weight would come back. Now I reakon I could do 55 days fasting too. But I probably wont being an old duck. I think as you get older a little extra condition is helpful, but just a kilo or two. After reading so much on fasting and carnivor, if I was ever diagnosed with any horrid disease my first port of call will be fasting for as long as it takes. Good luck and hopefully you will motivate many people to take control of their life.

[@crashcondo]

Inspiring my man! So much misinformation out there! You're a true maven in a world where overweight people and their struggles are not taken seriously and just attributed to our poor attitudes/personalities/behaviors etc. when it is SO much more than that. You should be very proud and tell yourself daily that you accomplished something truly incredible. Never forget it! Super big props to you and much love.

[@Artyshell53]

Day 7 water fast here 💪👍, still amazed how most "authorities " don't have a clue, and CERTAINLY haven't done the research someone embarking on this, does. Fast is beneficial in multiple ways..24hrs, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days 40 days well documented. Feeling good but inspired to keep going.. trying for 40days but taking it day by day 7days was the goal.

[@lisanapoli6061]

Around the 15min to 17min mark he explains how he got heavy after a girl broke up with him and gave him no reasons why. To all people dating and breaking up, be responsible with other people's hearts! At least give a few good reasons why it isn't working, and do it in person. Be kind, and honest when you end something. Anything less is just very cruel and clearly hurts people.

[@VeggieRice]

I think his counselor, the blonde girl at the doctor's office, was super sweet and encouraging, if she was single and I knew Kenny personally I'd encourage him to ask her out

[@anitaostrander4301]

You nailed it. There is a right way to break up and it should be done honestly and with respect.

[@alethiamillner5603]

Only a narcissist breaks up with someone with no explanation

[@Summerdee223]

Agreed. Give someone closure. It's the right thing to do.

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

I’m pretty impressed for what you accomplished. I never imagined it would be possible. I wish you the best and hope you continue your path to success and happiness. Life does bring on a lot of pressure just trying to fit in and be “normal” and successful. Your story was very touching and inspirational. God Bless!

[@samuelc.7153]

Thank you! Its of great motivation!

[@adaiyah-zyahudah9890]

Thank you gor sharing. Great job!

[@robgiavanno6200]

This guy is the epitome of having a strong will, just unbelievable. Those friends of his sure made it extra hard for Kenny.

[@cathyl8675]

He may want to rethink some of those friends.

[@HeronMarkedBlade-ef7zz]

@@cathyl8675 True, most people don't actually have friends, they have acquaintances

[@cathyl8675]

@@HeronMarkedBlade-ef7zz true. Need to be watchful of who your friends and acquaintances are.

[@yesyes-om1po]

@@cathyl8675 if u cant handle a few friends eating in front of you, you probably wont make it, just sayin if your already close to being tempted that easily its not gonna get any easier

[@pokesand1626]

@@cathyl8675 ever thought that he being there while they eat, was part of this journey and a test to his mind? I did this same thing except it was with cigarettes. I used to smoke a pack and a half daily for over 8 years. Then suddenly i decided that it was time to stop, and what better test/challenge to myself to go hang around my friend who loves cigarettes. I spend the whole weekend around smokers who smoke a lot more that i did. That was the real challenge for me, im glad i did it and got past it. Never ever looked back.

[@stevehalverson790]

I went to college on a full football scholarship to Va Tech at 6’5” 220 lbs. As a defensive tackle, I tried very hard to gain weight. Everything changed after getting married. I put on weight like crazy and now at age 65, I’m 315 lbs. I found this guy inspiring. Hopefully, I can make the changes I need to make.

[@wisecoconut5]

You can do this! I can do this! I have gained 40 lbs since menopause. Thats about 35% of my ideal weight since I am just 5 feet tall. I am kindo of worried though. My rounder face looks younger. My face when I am thinner looks old. So I will be slim but wrinkly.

[@cisco6379]

You can do it start small and you can get there

[@Psalm_27.4]

@@wisecoconut5 y

[@lirielhotshoot1247]

Check out Dr. Sten Ekberg channel. He breaks things down in a simple actionable way (for free) and you can start RIGHT NOW! He is great helping me understand what I need to do, how, and especially WHY which is the thing many doctors leave out.

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@wisecoconut5 That's a price, that's worth paying. You will get there anyway, just a little later, if you don't go "thin". As long as you are shined up and have "perfect" teeth, and dress sharp, you will be fine.!

[@anissafields2209]

This was really inspiring. Excited to start my healthy journey ❤

[@JB38549]

This just came up on my feed, I notice it was a year ago but wanted to say how inspiring it was to see you do this and hope even though your back to eating that you continued on your journey to be healthier and started to follow ur dream in some way or form. All the best.

[@mikeanderson3735]

I did a 6 day fast and I learned in day 3, my body needed caffeine. I could not believe how my body reacted without caffeine. The most incredible headaches for about a day and then they left. It took me a while to actually figure out what the issue was. Once I hit day 4, I could have done another 10 days. It's really amazing how the body works and its such a realization of how many times you eat to just to eat. The mental side of fasting and realizing that you can go 6 days of not eating and when it hits 10pm at night and you want a snack, its just all habit.

[@K8Stuff]

I hate the same. I head headaches for a week.

[@victoriamassey9830]

I do IF of eighteen hours most days.. sometimes a little more.. but idk if I could do a whole day where I don't eat at all.. that's gotta be rough.. maybe I could get the courage to try it..

[@mikeanderson3735]

@@victoriamassey9830 If you normally have a lot of caffeine then drink coffee or diet coke during the fast. I know there are people that say diet coke is against the rules but it doesn't pull you out of what the fast is trying to accomplish. I just did a 5 day fast and day 3 was bad for me but I was able to get though it. Its not as hard as people believe if you prepare for what will happen. I had no idea of the caffeine withdraws the first time and now I know what to do to get passed that. You can do it. I would try to do a 4 day fast and see how long you can make it. If you make it just two days, its a good start and you can try again another time. You will be amazed how it changes your mindset when it comes to eating.

[@philcal2000]

snacks , sugar and alcohol are the death of us... i wish advertisements of these products were outlawed....

[@rusted5408]

Headaches are not just about caffeine but going I to ketosis and not having glucose. You can still have a little coffee and yes you will get headaches but not if you already eat a keto diet. Also should take some sodium and potassium.

[@Lineman22705]

Watched this a few times. I am not overweight or unhealthy but I still find this so inspiring. He seems so genuine and real. His story and process can be applied tk so many personal endeavors we all have. Believe in yourself. Great video.

[@cIeetz]

you have to clear all the parsites out and refeed raw vegan. or youre just going to start eating again pigging out and gain even more weight, as the body becomes more able to gain weight after a fast so the re-feed is very important. check out The Essene Gospel of Peace to learn more

[@BetterMe981]

@@cIeetz You’re wrong.

[@nnnnnn3647]

2023 - he is fat again.

[@mikivanduyn9630]

@@cIeetz wish that was the truth...i wouldnt be underweight any more...

[@setapartaay925]

This was sooooo inspiring! Thank you soo much for sharing your experience with us. For the next 6 weeks, I plan on watching this every Sunday as I restart my fasting journey!

[@anthonylavelle7229]

Inspiring story, thanks for sharing. Hope you are doing well and healthy. Take care

[@s.w.4833]

Kenny is clearly one of lifes good guys. Seems like he found himself in his fast having had an emotional bashing that left him down and out. Now he has the beginnings of a new chapter in his life and I wish him every success. He deserves it.

[@Arhow17]

He has a Facebook and it looks like he’s gained all and some more back sadly

[@the_real_swiper]

@@Arhow17 checked his instagram and it sadly looks so... he also looks really tired and stressed

[@cIeetz]

you have to clear all the parsites out and refeed raw vegan. or youre just going to start eating again pigging out and gain even more weight, as the body becomes more able to gain weight after a fast so the re-feed is very important. check out The Essene Gospel of Peace to learn more

[@angelasmith4960]

He’s out stop signing this petition

[@BondWarrior]

Who said he put it all back on ?

[@PrairieChickenCO]

I've done 30 day water fasts and I always feel AMAZING while fasting. I'm always sad when I have to eat. That being said, I supplement electrolytes and take vitamins and drink as much water as I can stand. There's no discomfort except for the 1st 3 days while you're going into ketosis and the last 4 days or so is rough. I don't think I could do over 30. I actually would probably scale back to 21 days.

[@ShaynieB]

I did 30 days and lost 25 pounds. It was well worth it!

[@tubsewhyte]

Thanks for sharing and motivating me. I enjoy every single moment of your journey.

[@debragreen8176]

You are Soooooo amazing! Thank you for this. Thank you for inspiring me! May God bless you in your life for all the good you have done in the world for putting this out there!

[@staceybusby3967]

What a great personality this gentleman has! I commend you Kenny. I struggle with being overweight too, but water fasting and OMAD has saved my life along with daily exercise.

[@teresagarcia3495]

Oh man, this guy was so authentic it was a joy to watch his heart shared with us. Thank you for sharing your journey

[@LibertyLobotomy]

I found his personality and liveability overshadowed the actual 'fasting' part of the story.

[@keepinitbreezy8426]

Hats off to you and your friend for documenting your experiences and sharing.

[@Frilabird]

This feels like mid 2010s documentary and it's awesome

[@andystubbins552]

I did 3 months and put it all back on in a year. You must change your lifestyle before you break your fast.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Do you remember what food item(s) "triggered" you putting i t back on? Usually on most of us there is just a few things we can't eat...

[@envixousenvixous5411]

I did a 30 day fast and lost a pound a day. However it was more of an eating disorder episode, I wasn't at a weight that would make this dangerous. It takes serious freakin commitment, especially when you were on the other spectrum of an eating disorder prior to that which was binge eating. My husband visited for christmas during a deployment and I hated how I looked at the time he came home, and told myself I was going to lose the weight before he came back home. Husband came back off of his deployment a month later and needless to say he was a bit shocked when he saw me. I went from 145 to 115... I looked like a completely different person. (I can't say it made me feel better at all honestly). Though the fact I was able to commit to something so difficult made me realize I was stronger than I thought I was.

[@user-km6wm4et1x]

OMG, how bad could you possibly look at 145 lbs?

[@robertbell387]

I hear you on that. I developed an eating disorder in college. I thought losing a couple pounds would help me qualify for Nationals in Cross Country and Track. I got faster almost immediately which is the worst thing that could happen as it fed the habit. I dealt with Bulimia for 8 years before i was so sick of how it destroyed and controlled my life. Quit it without treatment. When i look back at pictures it is scary to think how small i got. I looked like an Ethiopian.

[@BlackGemHipHop]

The goal is to do weight training and build your muscle while losing weight through fasting. No point in fasting to just be skinny but have 0 muscle definition lol

[@dennisrobinson8008]

You lost mostly fat?

[@limayahe363]

​@robertbell387 What ignorance you are deeplying by putting 120 million people in your negative biased box. You are probably too ugly to compare yourself to most Ethiopian. Search 100 year famine of Europe if education can go through you.

[@johnburrows6055]

Fantastic video, all the best to you,Kenny and Sonya. 👍

[@user-vu5br7sm6h]

I really appreciate you sharing your journey. It's so inspiring. Your dedication is outstanding.👍🙂

[@angelicaapperson950]

I found it really interesting how much weight can affect your height. At my heaviest, I was 5 foot 1 and a half inches. After losing weight, I'm taller than I've ever been, 5 foot 3 inches. The fat literally drags you down.

[@IslanderloverBKK]

You are probably 5'3 for a long time already, but the heaviness affects your posture so you seem or feel like you're shorter.

[@Powertuber1000]

The record for the longest fast is 382 days.

[@lilmike1970]

I’m 5’2” I’m going to stop eating for a year and hope to be 6’8” by then.

[@aliceincrazyland3946]

@@Powertuber1000 that is WILD

[@lindseymiller8165]

I had been 5'2 and wore a size 7.5 shoe from 11 years old til my 3rd pregnancy when I was 27. Now I'm almost 5'4 and wear size 8.5. Bodies are weird.

[@FaithfulRead]

I just have to say, she is NOT borderline ugly! How cruel of the person who said that to her. I hope she finds the love, support, and encouragement she's looking for.

[@teeganconnell9980]

Your right she’s not borderline, she is what she is ugly

[@malcolmbaldwin5735]

the guy called her borderline ugly , then went home and railed her , that doesn't make any sense

[@antbanks415]

Some people are just dogs

[@joelopez3528]

It's really sad how cruel some people can be.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Not as ugly as his soul!

[@satveersingh2961]

I am proud of you brother your journey is amazing

[@unicornpart1108]

U will continue to inspire us all….always

[@sedghammer]

Despite Kenny gaining back the weight, this was a very brave and meaningful act. I think one of the issues with prolonged fasting for weight loss is that it doesn't create habits. Building the habits of exercise, portion control, and food choices ultimately keep the weight off. Intermittent fasting could result in better outcomes, because it's short term and can be made habitual.

[@CJBhattarai]

I do prolong fast when I am above 150 pound, and I will fast till back to 130 pound, repeat lifetimes!! For me to lose 20 pound I need to fast straight 8 days.

[@intrinsiccinema7374]

you are correct

[@dunkirk1581]

A lot of excess weight is water, that tells you are sodium deficient, White dinner salt is poison and should be avoided. Sodium allows the excess fluid to enter your cells then it can be processed then urinated out, once you lose the bulk of the excess weight Then you can fast 2 to 3 days a week, use Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt, a pinch between your finger every 3 hours, you will run to the toilet More, that tells you the fluid is being moved out, as you lose the fluid introduce some exercise and increase it as the weight goes down. Think more about the quantity of food you eat AND the fluid you drink.

[@brandonpeniuk]

I have been intermittent fasting since May 2023. I've lost 29 pounds. I am on one meal a day. Sometimes I'll have two meals a day. The most important thing is to still eat close to 2000 calories but sustain from eating. Dr. Mindy Pelz, Dr. Jason Fund, Thomas Delahuer, Peter Attia, Andrew Huberman and many more talk about Intermittent Fasting

[@carl8568]

It depends, extended fasting can actually resolve emotional issues that cause people to over eat, or eat highly processed foods/drinks which lead to weight gain. There's not really a spiritual/deep healing element to intermittent fasting like there is with extended dry or water fasting. In saying that, unhealthy habitual patterns can need to be chipped away at for years- it takes awareness and vigilance.

[@vivianuwakwestudio]

As an artist myself, I am so happy for Sonia.🙂 And though I have never struggled with obesity, Kenny's journey taught me a lot about self-discipline. Every minute of watching it was worth the investment of my time. So happy for you as well in your new music pursuit.

[@CraftsbyShavon]

Dude we share the same life. Hoping this video has a happy ending. I slipped into ketosis. Didn’t even kno what it was. I was on ozempic. Lost 60lbs. Ended up in ER. 2months later still tryna get my strength back. Hope ur journey goes better❤

[@marks9907]

Good on you man ..I watched your video and you know what you could inspire anyone to do anything they set their heart upon ! If everybody thought like you the world would be a better place your a beautiful person inside and out may god bless you brother 🙏

[@Poignant_Ritual]

Brilliant documentary, he has such a likeable personality and optimism. Personally I went from 275 at 6'2 down to 190 from March 2018 through January 2019. I attribute all of it to intermittent fasting. Sometimes fasts were within 48 hours, but I also went for 3-5 days at a time, all the while staying under 10g gross carbs a day. I also had a job with lots of physical labor, and there were days I came home weighing 3 pounds less than what I weighed in the morning, with the weight never going back up. Unfortunately, I ended up gaining all of it back after I felt like I looked how I wanted, especially after weighlifting for 7 months of that time. Now here I am, down 30 pounds once again, but this time doing it through a controlled and moderate diet that I'm trying to make into a permanent fixture of my lifestyle. This video was a great extra boost for my own journey of body transformation. It's advice we've all heard dozens if not hundreds of times, but they only real longevity we can have in maintaining a healthy weight is to establish a healthy relationship with food. That said, fasting is a great way to kick yourself out of the feeling of defeat and lack of control/optimism. Watching the weight just melt off day after day gave me such a rush, and I can call on that memory now to sustain me when I feel like I'm going to spin out again. I guess I just wanted to wish everyone well in their own battle to master their relationship with food. It can be done!

[@lindahandley5267]

Congratulations! It IS a huge rush because you feel in control of yourself!

[@fernandohernandezjr5696]

Inspiring I’ve been in the same exact situations including the hard labor!

[@Chris-sl1wh]

​@@fernandohernandezjr5696Strange. I can relate. I went from 250 to 170 at 6ft in a short amount of time from lifting heavy and eating right. I was in the best shape of my life. 2 years later, I was in a pretty bad car wreck and gained ALL of it back after a rough bout of depression. I have yo-yo'd the last 4 years since. As I get older I know I can't keep going up and down on the scale. I seem to find comfort in junk food. I'm again on a weight loss journey. This time I've decided to go a tad slower and steady. My wife tells me I'm not as moody. Lol

[@ChessMasterNate]

@@Chris-sl1wh If you are coming from junk food, try spicing up your food, not just making it hotter, there are lots of spices. I like marjoram and fennel seeds in/on my turkey burger. Adding mushrooms or celery to things makes things more satisfying as well. I put curry and pimentos in my scrambled eggs. Everyone has different tastes, and there are lots of spices. You have to experiment a bit. Just because you are eating more produce, it does not mean the food must be boring.

[@BubblesMcGhee]

Aww Kenny. My divorce after 20+ years of being together, 17 married, I had the opposite effect. We separated in 2017 and saying that I was devastated was an understatement. I had my children & they kept me alive. Mom cannot just stop and hide. Mom needs to work because she's the primary caregiver now. I guess I coped and just I stopped eating. When I noticed I had to force myself to eat. I drank LOTS of green tea, matcha & coffee, in addition to water. The usual for me. The only thing that changed was my eating. The crazy thing? I had so much energy. I work in a corporate setting, a desk job as a primary occupation. I had just started a side hustle again, my true love in occupations, waitressing. It didn't phase me. I'd taste what I had to for my job, but nothing more than a bite. I forced myself to eat salmon once in a while when I noticed that I wasn't eating. My friends had to point it out. I'd cook and feed the kids, roll through drive thru for them, bake desserts, etc, just never wanted to eat. The restaurant closed in 2019 & the new restaurant family was dispersed. My brick & mortar office closed and we all begrudgingly went to working from home. I lost the family home in a short sale. Then... 2020 happened. All in the same year - my dad fell ill, the divorce became final, Covid, lockdown, many other stressors and I gained it ALL back and then some. I lost my dad in March of 2021. My mind went to mush. I had ZERO energy. I avoided friends, work, family. I survived professionally by rallying every couple of days and getting it all done. I don't know how I didn't get called on it. One of my children began having serious behavioral & mental health issues. Fasting isn't the best choice for everyone. It wasn't a choice for me, it just happened. I tell you, I felt GREAT. I had so much energy, my aches and pains evaporated because the extra weight I carried attributed, if not caused all of that pain. My mind was clear, I had energy, my skin was great, BUT I lost hair. I didn't notice how bad it got until my dad got sick. I said EFF IT and just shaved my head. I ended up keeping a variation of a mohawk. Mohawks are pretty versatile, which shocks me. I have gotten help for my depression and anxiety. After some med juggling, I started getting better. I'm on the right path and making a choice to fast is FAR more difficult. I quote a comedian in jest often "I want to remarry, just to get divorced again to get back into shape" Sorry to vent, but thank you for sharing your journey. Best of luck to you.

[@markpayne5423]

Hi Irene, Sorry to hear your story. Really hope it's all getting better for you. Keep Smiling.

[@cIeetz]

you have to clear all the parsites out and refeed raw vegan. or youre just going to start eating again pigging out and gain even more weight, as the body becomes more able to gain weight after a fast so the re-feed is very important. check out The Essene Gospel of Peace to learn more

[@atrifle8364]

@@cIeetz - Nice way to spam the comments

[@mikivanduyn9630]

@@cIeetz stop your spam...

[@WorkHardBeNice]

​@CleetZ I've never to this day encountered any raw vegan proponent who wasn't a jerk. That record still stands.

[@thomasehesterjr]

I’m so happy you shared that

[@brandonvillamizar1216]

I have a friend who's suffering from obesity for a long time and she's still young, she's like 24, I think, and she always asks me for a piece of advise about how to lose weight. I'm much older, I'm 39 but I've always trained regularly. What I've learned from her is that most people think if it's possible or not to lose weight, and what I always say to her is that by thinking that way, you can tell to yourself "no, it's not possible to lose weight". What you want to do is to act like there's no other way: you need to do cardio daily, you must eat less, go to the gym, etc. There's no other option but do it.