Fasting: The Mind-blowing Benefits You Never Knew About!

[@curlingacs1]

I have been doing the fasting since I was a teenager. I would eat between noon and about 7 pm. Now that I am 77, the time is now 10 am to 6 pm. This is my body’s clock. I only eat when I am hungry. I get up at 4 am that’s why eat so early in the morning. Only script I take is muscle relaxer as I continue to recover from back surgery. The only downside is I am still wearing clothes that I bought 20-30 years ago as they still fit.

[@RetirementTransformed]

Thank you. I’m sure your clothes look great. Fashion goes through cycles and I’m sure people love your wardrobe.

[@trudymorris9981]

I have done a longer fast (two and three days). Actually, by the second day, you aren't hungry anymore. Dr. Jason Fung has a book entitled The Complete Guide to Fasting. Lots of information.

[@RetirementTransformed]

I will look into this. Thank you

[@EvanCarmichael]

Your video on fasting is truly eye-opening! The benefits you’ve highlighted are incredible and provide great motivation to explore this practice. Thank you for sharing such valuable insights! -Macy (Team Evan)

[@RetirementTransformed]

Thank you so much!

[@dianamelendez5464]

Thx for this. So interesting the past 2 months I have been doing intermittent fasting. I’ve worked myself up to 18 hours every single day. My eating time is from 3 PM to 9 PM. I have dinner at seven and then I’ll have a small snack between eight and 830 carrots something light. I go to work. I do not eat breakfast or lunch. I have three hard-boiled eggs at 3 o’clock on my way home and that breaks my fast so I’m very used to not eating for 18 hours right now.

[@RetirementTransformed]

That’s great. Thank you for sharing

[@DW...]

Valuable information 👌🏼 Health is your greatest wealth! Thank you...

[@RetirementTransformed]

Your welcome. We appreciate you being here

[@irvincortes909]

I am 53 and have been fasting everyday for the last two years - skipping dinner -. I don't recommend skipping breakfast nor I recommend having meals after 4 p.m. So I basically have breakfast and lunch. I prefer to go to bed early (between 9-10 pm) with an "empty" stomach and it has been a game changer in my life reducing blood pressure dramatically. The evening is mainly to read, relax, watch interesting videos like yours, play pickleball and/or walk several miles per day. Usually three to four miles during the week and a bit more during weekends. My BP is usually 90s/60s before breakfast and sometimes my pulse goes down to the 40s while sleeping. Add to that, good lots of water (not water-bottle), good sleep scores (over 85) and supplements like daily oranges, cacao, spirulina, vitamin D3&K2, garlic extract, niacin and green tea and you will feel super energized, never get sick and you will plateau unintentionally at your "natural weight". (The only thing I've noticed is losing some and the thinning of my hair which could be a mixed up of my genes plus a bit of a protein deficiency at times). I wouldn't trade this new lifestyle for anything as it it the healthiest I've ever been.

[@RetirementTransformed]

Wow, your routine seems well-balanced and tailored to your needs. It’s great to hear that it’s had such a positive impact on your blood pressure and overall health. Thanks for sharing your experience and the detailed insights into your lifestyle. It’s inspiring to see how different strategies can lead to significant health improvements. Keep up the great work and continue enjoying your active and fulfilling life!

[@allisonspeer649]

My husband and I have been doing intermittent fasting for over a month now as well as just eating healthy foods (well with an occasional slip up) LOL. Losing weight is the goal for him (25 pounds so far for him and only 7 for me). Also exercise/walking program. The only part that is hard for me is I LOVE traditional breakfast foods. Honestly we don't have any hunger now in the mornings.

[@RetirementTransformed]

This is great story. Congratulations on your success.

[@Jfhelwig]

I do 24 hours once a week and 48 hours twice a year. I go from supper to supper. I can feel when I go into ketosis around 20 hours. It's a slow burn where energy is constant and no peaks and valleys. Hunger comes and goes.... It's more a mental thing to fast

[@RetirementTransformed]

Thank you for sharing this. I might try the 24 hour fast and see how I feel. I’m gonna double check with my doctor first just to be sure. She wants me building muscle right now so I’m eating more protein, adding in protein shakes, and exercising to build muscle.

[@freddyheynssens1950]

Great video. Thank you. I appreciate this helpful information. God bless you richly. Greetings from Toronto Canada.

[@RetirementTransformed]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@lynbuerkett8537]

I do 16/8 4-5 days a week (for a couple years now) Over 60, and feel better than I ever have. Those days will vary depending on social activities! You have to be flexible for this to be sustainable.

[@RetirementTransformed]

Thank you for this comment.

[@susannegiesen2114]

Good information!👍 I do intermittent fasting for several years now everyday ( except a few days in the year) ' cause I read that it 0:03 is good against inflammation and I do have Hashimothos. And it worked! My last check up showed better results and I was able to lower the dosis of L- Thyroxin that I have to take.!!! Was very happy about that😃 And at social gatherings it is no problem ' cause either everybody knows about it or sometimes I break the fast. No big deal. I also tried OMAD for a while, but that didn't work for me, I got too hungry. I need two times a day when I can eat. 😉 greetings from Germany

[@RetirementTransformed]

Good stuff! This is such a nice comment on the positive impact on fasting. Thanks

[@chinchorrero]

Great video (I will try Intermittent fasting twice a week)

[@RetirementTransformed]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Starting with twice a week sounds like a good, manageable approach. Let us know how it goes and how you're feeling with it! 😊

[@angieharris8015]

I never lost weight 😔. I fast for16-hours, M-F. BUT, i will keep doing it because it certainly can't harm the body.

[@RetirementTransformed]

This is great! Do you exercise as well?

[@angieharris8015]

@@RetirementTransformed I do. I think the problem may be due to me (still) eating 3-meals per day, within an 8-hour period.

[@ericksonsails]

You have researched that there are benefits from even fasting only two days a week? So how many hours is your fast? You didn't say when you stopped eating the prior evening. I have found just not eating after dinner, then waiting in the morning until I am actually hungry works for me. If I had a good high protein dinner I am not hungry until at least 8:00 a.m. or later so creating a 14 hour or longer fast every day. Once a week I do a little longer fast.

[@RetirementTransformed]

We have dinner at 6:30 and don’t eat again until noon the next day.

[@deded1057]

I would like more information regarding the cancer test you mentioned

[@RetirementTransformed]

Here is the link. Its expensive but based on our history we think it's important. www.galleri.com

[@deded1057]

@@RetirementTransformed thank you! It only takes a couple of "single" tests to add up to the cost of this one test that tests for so many cancers. I took the oncoblot test about 10 years ago (no longer available) which was very similar to this one and was very expensive as well. Many times I was very happy I had spent that money the way I did

[@MarkPizzini]

Has anyone had experience with middle of the day fasting. That is eat a health protein breakfast and then fast from 8am to 6pm ? I ask because I find that lunch makes me tired

[@RetirementTransformed]

Many people find fasting works well for maintaining energy levels. Have you tried adjusting the timing of your meals or incorporating smaller snacks? It could be a good way to stay energized without the midday slump. Would love to hear how your experiment goes!

[@MarkPizzini]

@@RetirementTransformed hi I tried a fasting approach recommended by Pavel where you can have water and coffee before noon, some snacks to to tide you over until dinner. The only problem was getting enough protein to build/maintain muscle. I was doing this 5 days per week. I like the concept of fasting only 2x per week, that seems more sustainable and solves the protein problem.

[@50bft]

When do people who get up at 4am go to bed?

[@RetirementTransformed]

This is Mark. I get ready for bed at 8:30. Read a bit and then head on pillow at 9:00. When we have some of our children or guests then it’s different.

[@MarkPizzini]

@@RetirementTransformed do you wake up at 4 naturally Or by alarm?

[@peterezzell3865]

16/8 for 10 years. Don’t eat early or late.

[@RetirementTransformed]

Very nice!