Fasting Vs. Cutting Calories? (The scientific advantage) | Jason Fung

[@MyChannel-j3r]

For more information, check out the medical lecture "Therapeutic Fasting" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4XOqI1_npiFbdk

[@drivingteacher786]

Dr. Fung, what is your opinion on BCAA supplements like the powdered version whilst fasting for 72hrs? They claim these enhance the production of ketones by making your liver learn how to produce ketones on a low-carb diet etc or get you into ketosis quicker when fasting. Your help on this is much appricieated.

[@dr-sy1fs]

Hi Dr Fung, is there anything besides medication (ex:lifestyle/diet/other) that could improve hyperaldosteronism? (for someone with type2 diabetes)

[@narcismebelgie]

Thank you Doctor!

[@francisnedbanez2440]

@@drivingteacher786 a

[@gabrielmartinez3171]

Simple question how come so many people go into a counting calorie or calorie deficit without fasting lose weight?

[@Raining_H]

its alot harder to not eat than alot of people think. ive been on my journey for 5 months now and so far ive lost 110lbs using fasting. started at 462 and am currently 350

[@francineposa6103]

Awesome job, thx for sharing and encouraging words🤩

[@jay6817]

First you have to cure insulin resistance and fatty liver. Once you've done that you'll find it much much easier

[@Raining_H]

@@jay6817 I guess. It's not hard for me now since I've been doing it for 5 months. But Anyone that hasnt fasted before it's gonna be I like a month before they get used to it.

[@Raining_H]

@Zaro _ currently i do 5 days. Monday-friday and eat on saturday and sunday. But starting out i dis omad then jumped to this

[@curiousobserver4525]

It really is. We've been trained since childhood to constantly snack. Food is EVERYWHERE. That's why a lot of people find it easier to start with 12/12, then push it out to 16/8 and stick to that for a while. Then push it out to 18/6, 20/4, omad etc. Hey, congrats on the loss so far. You must be feeling amazing! It cant have been easy, so high five!

[@dantemand3068]

I've been doing Intermittent Fasting for over 1 year now. I started with 10 hours a day, then 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 hours. I now eat for 2 hours a day, and it eventually turned into a OMAD (one meal a day) pretty fast. I was big, 320 lbs. After adapting the OMAD tactic I saved myself from an early death. It also came with tons of other great things. I saved money and time. Today I am 220 lbs, and I'm very happy with that. I am 6'4, so 220 lbs is fine. I no longer have cravings, my back problems disappeared and I felt so incredibly good. I didn't really restrict my food, I ate what I wanted basically, but only ONCE per day. If I wanted to make a burger, I made a burger, if I wanted to eat a fat juicy steak, I ate it. I literally had no problem losing weight if I just stuck to the fasting/eating window. (Of course, you shouldn't be consuming a 3000 calorie pizza everyday, but you get my point) One more thing, people that say that you are starving yourself and that you will develop eating disorders are wrong. They are jealous, and they lack the discipline to do what you do. Don't let them poison your mind. The human body is a fantastic machine, you will survive. Challenge yourself. Goodluck everyone!

[@Buddymycat568]

Great 👍advice, thank you. Congrats on your weight loss.

[@frederickavugara1699]

Hi Doctor Fung and thank you guys for your enlightening and encouraging comments. Doctor, I am a Nigerian. I am 48 years old. I weighed 88 kg and a height of 5.3 ft. I came across your videos on reversing diabetes and intermittent fasting about six months ago. It was a perfect timing as at that time I was just diagnosed with diabetes. Since then, I have been practicing intermittent fasting with low carb diet. It's pretty hard for me because all my life I have eaten majorly carb diets. I found ways of improvising following your guidelines. Today, I weigh 72.4kg. I eat my last meal at 4pm and breakfast at between 9 and 10 am and I take averagely 8000 steps per day. My wife and colleagues are complaining about my wait loss. I am happy with it though but I need to look fresh instead of my present 'dry look' what can I do to stabilize my wait loss and look fresh?😃 Thank you.

[@pennyproud1621]

Yup

[@hoangakahowie]

I can back everything you are saying Omad is the way to go 🎉

[@elizabethkoenig5185]

Congratulations!

[@salimalb889]

I lost 170lbs with keto/fasting, thank you dr.Fung 🙏♥️

[@Daniel145D]

I have been waiting for years for Dr Fung to start doing videos like this. This channel is going to blow up within the next few years.

[@indigoblueviolet]

Try next few hours...lol. This video has 9.8K views 2 hours after it posted! People are definitely ready for change! Thanks Dr. Fung!!!!

[@jmend2223]

Yes only a few deserve this attention is he is definitely one of them

[@susieinthecountry4434]

There are not enough adjectives to describe this! Love love him and his message! If only the diabetics in my family would wake up and smell the coffee with Dr. Fung;)

[@teresaa]

Agree!

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

I’m new to this world of fasting. I didn’t realize he was new to making videos. I love the way he explains things and speaks so kindly. It’s both comforting and informative. I also love the examples with real people and their successes.

[@JesusChristisKingandLord]

26th day on OMAD. Was wearing clothes size 12-14, now wearing 10-12. Looking forward to wearing 8-10 ❤ Thank you Dr. Fung!

[@pennyproud1621]

Same..I'm finally back in my size 10 as well and trying to get back to my old size 8 as well.

[@fraufreundritz2212]

More power to you.....

[@fittaku]

Thank you Dr Fung Losing weight is definitely not easy at all. One thing I realised after losing 50kg/100lbs in 5 months doing water fasting I realised that new goals don’t deliver new results, a new lifestyle does. This is a process not an outcome. For this reason, all of your energy should go into building better habits. Not chasing better results.

[@MyChannel-j3r]

Agree. Good point

[@tommartin5667]

Wise advice. Congrats on your success.

[@fittaku]

Tom Martin thank you so much

[@tiramisu5901]

Wow! That’s quite the wt. loss in a such a short time. Congrats & take care.

[@fittaku]

Tira Misu thank you 😊

[@ishtar0077]

People who are tired of trying everything give this man chance and you will see results that last. I'm happy I have access to the internet and that my curiosity has encourage me .

[@MyChannel-j3r]

Thanks!

[@Morticia147]

Was the same for me. I had lost all hope of getting better or losing weight. But all changed as I stumbled on Dr. Fung and Prof. Lustig. My healthproblems are mostly gone and my weight drops.

[@novischka5476]

I gave this man a change and not only have I lost weight but I've been able to keep it off so far 6 months and counting He's the only one I trust with IF information...thank you Dr Fung

[@Jbr673]

Love it. On my weight goal since last year. Lost 70 pounds in 6 months. Thanks to Dr. Jason Fung. Still fasting, feasting and low carb for the rest of my life. How can we nominate him for the person of the year?

[@juliequates9529]

What schedule do you use? I'm so nervous about wanting to binge!

[@plhuang7179]

Totally support 👏

[@drivingteacher786]

@@juliequates9529 hi, you need to really watch some of Dr Fung videos, the really in depth ones where he explains what our body does when fasting. Armed with these knowledge, you will realise why your body has urges and for that reason you will NOT binge. I know this, because I did 72hrs fast X 2 in 2 weeks. I have started today and ready for more fasts. If you need help just message me. I lost 6KG just following what Dr Fung said. That's 4 weeks!

[@juliequates9529]

@@drivingteacher786 ok ill keep watching. I have his guide to IF book which I'm just finishing up. I really struggle with sugar so I'm just ready to break free!

[@drivingteacher786]

@@juliequates9529 yes I had the same issues, I started off doing 16/8 and had sugar alternative such as melons and dates. Took me a while. Then when I did the 72hrs fast I realized I didn't actually need food as much. I am currently 101KG and 4 weeks ago I was at 107KG. I will say, it's ok to fail. If the urge gets the better of you don't be discouraged and let your body have what it wants. Then start again. I did this for a while, with so much up's and downs and eventually, especially after doing 3 days fast, it just seem to re set your body, it's amazing what the longer fasts do! But start of slowly and build yourself up. Good luck and wishing you the best!

[@Jules_Jules]

Dr Fung and Dr Berg saved my life! Started Intermittent Fasting middle of September with 74kg with mild fatty liver diagnosed, thru IF 12:12, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 and now the last 3 weeks or so I've been doing OMAD and I am 66.4kg now ( cut all carbs and sweets ), I get to wear pants and dresses that didnt fit me before. In February I will see my Gastroenterologist to see how is my liver doing. My target is around 60 below 65kg. Big Thank you to Dr Young🙏🙏🙏

[@kialeigh3478]

Coming from someone with PCOS, and who has struggled with obesity their entire life, I am so happy I came across Jason Fung's videos. I'm ready for a change and ready to start fasting NOW!

[@ras-nts]

How has it been going? Are you well?

[@TheJeffatan]

Dr Fung...was the first doctor I watched 4 years ago and awakening journey began. Absolutely changed my life for the better. Thank you Dr Fung for all you've done for society.

[@dankarathanasis9548]

Jason you are the # 1 guy, I use Keto and Fasting 23 hour a day 7 days a week and lost 100 lbs in the past year.

[@Ayyeliki]

Bravo, I applaud you !

[@GIGAMSX1974]

I just started combining Keto/fasting just one question did you do a water fast or did you have diet soda ,tea,coffee?

[@misottovoce]

Dr Fung is such an excellent educator, author and speaker. He makes his subject matter easy to understand. I have two of his books. Wonderful resources.

[@kenabbott8801]

I have two of his books also. Excellent

[@elizabethkoenig5185]

I read "The Obesity Code" last year and that started me on IF--I've lost over 85 lbs so far in 7 months. I am reading "The Complete Guide to Fasting" right now. Life changing!

[@misottovoce]

@@elizabethkoenig5185 Fantastic success! Bravo, youo! Continue to be well and keep learning!

[@elizabethkoenig5185]

@@misottovoce Thank you! Update: I am down almost 100 lbs in 10 months now.

[@misottovoce]

@@elizabethkoenig5185 Oh my goodness...that is wonderful. Very happy for you. Keep going forward and never look back (except perhaps to remind you of your success)!👍👍

[@trisharyan427]

I have lost 60 lbs in 6 months ! Ty jason fung for saving me when all other options failed

[@cocogomez2278]

Great job Trisha! Your words glow of happiness

[@Erika_NP]

I love this concept. I am a nurse practitioner and I plan on creating a CME opportunity for other healthcare providers to educate them on fasting and the low carb diet. There are not enough healthcare providers educated on this subject! Most of them don’t know about this.

[@thomasjones9559]

That's really great, thank you for that. Are you also doing anything to advocate against lockdown policies that ignore WHO recommendations for pandemics? If you don't follow him already Ivor Cummins has a lot of great data and guests on his channel about it. Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr Simone Gold as well. Thanks

[@cm_mb]

As an RN, I thank you for trying to educate others on the subject. It can help so many people reverse their poor health and get their life back. I do my part, but people around me are quick to defend their high carb lifestyle, because keto or IF is unhealthy and therefore bad for you, yadayada! I've lost 42 pounds, yet people have a hard time understanding they CAN live without carbs like I have, to get to this point. My best friend needs to lose 20 pounds and insists calories in, calories out works, because she can't and won't give up sugar in her coffee (and snacking that she won't admit to). For months she's been complaining and trying to lose weight, yet no weightloss, in fact she probably gained 5 more pounds. In the meantime, I've been steadily losing weight and she won't acknowledge she is on the wrong path and is gaining weight in the process. She is perimenopausal and losing the fight with hormones, cortisol, and sugar! I'm hoping to convert her after the holidays.🤷‍♀️

[@Ayyeliki]

As a pharmacist, I think this is a great idea! I still keep hearing 3 meals a day with snacks in between ! Unfortunately, we parents mistakenly start this with young kids - and their overweight rates indicate this is NO BUENO! Good luck !

[@arifali6762]

Doctor Jason Fung stay safe. I believe many industries will hate you because you are educating people with honesty and free of charge. I pray for you and appreciate your efforts. I got rid of my chronic blood sugar, cholesterol and pressure diseases naturally. People I am a real example of his teachings.

[@Nonduality]

Don't worry. The number of people addicted to carbs and sugar is vast and growing. They have no intention of doing keto or intermittent fasting. Count on advertising to keep the numbers up. Big Food and Big Pharma totally depend on addiction to carbs and sugar.

[@dukedennis123]

@@Nonduality let me clear the air. Carbs are not bad for you. Neither is protein or fats but in total fats are worse for you then carbs or protein. Fats cause you to gain weight more then carbs and fat. But as long as you are in a calorie deficit you will lose weight. Check out Greg Doucette for more info.

[@elizabethkoenig5185]

@@dukedennis123 The claim that this is all about caloric deficit shows that you have not bothered to watch the video.

[@davidcrowley9385]

I've been fasting on a 16/8 schedule since the end of May and walking lots of steps. I'm down 45kgs as of my last weigh in and I haven't been hungry. This is sustainable. I'll keep on fasting and walking. Ideally, I'd like to be about 70kg. I think I can!

[@robinmendelson5512]

David, for me you say the magic words, “this is sustainable”. I also have been doing intermittent fasting. Usually somewhere between 20 and 22 hours. Low carb, keto also. The weight is coming off. Not fast but not slow. It’s just coming off. I don’t weigh myself but my clothes size goes down. Yes I have a goal, size 8-10 but more importantly I think I can keep this as a way of life. It seems to me that most people have a goal of a certain weight/size and then have a fantasy of going back to an old way of eating. An old lifestyle. For me that is not a possibility and the way I have been eating for about 10 months now seems as you say sustainable for a lifetime of being healthy.

[@kaylajames9334]

I am trying this, too.

[@alicefilbert8506]

I am an ardent follower of your channel from India. I recently came to know about your channel.In October last week my blood sugar suddenly shot up to 272...I have never been diabetic..but my HB A1C was 11.8 .I just followed your method I have lost 17kg and have reversed by sugars from 272 random to 118. Fasting really works and I am only doing 16/8 fast two meals a day method.thank you doctor.

[@tommartin5667]

Your explanation of why reduced calories while intermittent fasting DOES NOT slow down your metabolism is life changing information. I have been worried that eating one meal a day would slow down my metabolism since my calories are reduced. Thank you. I started low carb intermittent fasting on election day 11/3/2020 and my weight has decreased from 175 to 158, my measurement around my belly button has decreases from 39 to 34. I have discovered so many foods that I love that fit into this eating plan, even ones that satisfy my sweet tooth, that I think this is a life time habit for me.

[@carylibby8282]

"The Obesity Code" changed my life. Over half of my life has been spent trying and failing (again and again and again) to lose weight via the CICO method. I can never thank you enough Dr. Fung, but here's a start ... THANK YOU!

[@Angel-rv1mt]

I started keto and IF on July 19th. As of Dec 2nd, I’ve lost 50.5 pounds. His books have been essential sources of information and inspiration. Thank you Dr. Fung.

[@Okay_Seante]

I started July 3rd and also lost 50lbs but I’m Plantbased vegan

[@NuclearCarnivore]

That was quick! I lost 50 pounds in a year and a half just using intermittent fasting. I’m just starting low-carb high-fat this month.

[@ZeRo-yc7zf]

All your comments goes to show you any “diet” is just one tool to get to the same goal. Pick the one that works and is comfortable to you, or just simply portion control and eat more low calorie dense foods

[@Okay_Seante]

@@ZeRo-yc7zf right, whatever works individually is key!

[@Angel-rv1mt]

It shocked me, actually. My first weigh-in after I started in late July was on September 8th. I had dropped 30 pounds. It has since slowed, but it is steady. I eat 11 total carbs per day. I do go over occasionally. I count calories to prevent mindless eating. I also eliminated all processed foods- wheat, sugar, starches, pasta, etc. I eat fresh vegetables, in moderation, and meat, poultry, fish & dairy. I eat a tiny amount of fruit only occasionally. @@NuclearCarnivore

[@Mikeonmicrocaps]

Makes so much sense. Dr. Fung will put the "Diet" industry out of business.

[@fittaku]

Mike 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@maryc4804]

Because he is honest and wants to genuinely help people. God Bless you Dr. Fung.

[@Jules_Jules]

Share and spread the words guys.. this is a world change!! I just hope Dr Fung doesnt get any threatening from food and diet industries.

[@elizabethatkinson5331]

Indeed..... I love Dr. Fung’s simplicity... all this makes sense

[@ginnynewman317]

That is what they are afraid of!

[@elevatesolutionsllc]

ITS PURE BLISS TO WATCH YOU TALK! ITS ABOUT TIME YOU ARE RECOGNIZED! THANK YOU DR. FUNG! PLEASE CONTINUE MAKING VIDEOS THAT CHANGE PEOPLE 'S LIVES POSITIVELY.

[@jpridie]

Thank you very much for your great advise. Your video really helps me plan my fasting. I’m now on my 50 th week of IF and keto diet for life. I’ve lost 60lbs in the first 8 weeks and got rid of my T2D drugs and blood pressure pills thanks to your good advice. I’m going to live forever and I’m 81 and feel really fit. Best Christmas present ever. Thank you again Dr Jason Fung

[@thelfae7729]

"We're not storing body fat for looks." --Dr. Jason Fung

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

We store it for energy

[@bularecordz]

Yeah I love that quote too. Just stuck in head from one of his lectures.

[@peterkizer6163]

Yeah, I loved that too. His deadpan/straightface delivery was priceless.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

🤣And as another Doc on KZbin put it....." Your body loves storing excess calories as fat. That's it's warehouse supply from protection from any future starvation. Your body doesn't care how you look!!"😂

[@lastc4371]

Love it!😂😂😂😂

[@steph_writes_fiction]

I fought food addiction all my life - when I hit a huge wall, I bit the bullet and did an extended fast. I aimed for 7 days and ultimately made it to 22 days. That experience has changed EVERYTHING for me. My body and my life have changed forever for the better. Fasting continues to be part of my eating pattern - I use it when my body tells me I need it. So, so powerful. I recommend an extended fast - and aim for a week or more - to anyone seeking to change their relationship to food and their body.

[@vitaly6312]

You look like you’re 30! I’m currently on a 28 day fast (day 3) but longest I’ve been able to go is 14 (twice). 22 days is super long especially for a first timer.

[@steph_writes_fiction]

Vitaly thanks so much! Good luck on your fast - You can do it!! Totally a mind game/battle. And yes, it was a lot to start as a fasting newbie but I was determined to go as long as I could. Wish I’d stuck it out to 28 days... let me know how it goes!

[@meenatnari4356]

jesus told us this in the bibel

[@RyanEdmondsMyLifeAsRyan]

Dr Fung - you are LITERALLY saving me! Getting me through my fast, and keeping me on track when the hunger hormone monster raises his head. I love love love your content!! So passionate about fasting. Love from Cape Town, South Africa

[@stuiscool]

I have read your books, I've watched your videos. Started 2 months ago and I'm 2st down and honestly feeling amazing. I had a gastric bloon installed a few years ago and I never worked for me because I always felt hungry and needed to eat. Learning how and why my body does these things has flipped a switch in my mindset. Thank you for doing what you do Jason

[@privateconcierge3375]

An honest Doctor we can certainly trust!

[@jmend2223]

Exactly he isn’t trying to sell you anything, because fasting is free!!

[@privateconcierge3375]

@@jmend2223 and the information he provides is accurate and safe!

[@jmend2223]

@@privateconcierge3375 100% I love his videos glad he is still making great changes in people’s lives.

[@privateconcierge3375]

@@jmend2223 me too, it’s what we all need right now and it’s real! ❤️

[@doubledutch3439]

@@jmend2223 How about all these books, memberships and lectures in the description, these are not free. I would trust him more if he stored less fat.

[@cryptojack4933]

I'm going to do one meal a day Monday - Thursday Keto style, and fast Friday - Sunday, wish me luck Yall!

[@Kankudai]

How did it go?

[@MusicBoxAlsoWater]

How's it going?

[@christinam935]

Oh wow

[@orearabilekgotle8690]

And?

[@stewart5284]

Dr. Fung is one of my favorite teachers on this subject. Whenever I want to get motivated to fast, I just watch one of his videos. Thank you Dr. Fung!

[@songsofthecentury3909]

This is the definitive video on metabolism & dieting made simple. But be careful a genius is at work.

[@suesimmons926]

Clearest explanation ever! ... A unified theory that harmonizes hormones and thermodynamics. Dr Fung ... genius communicator!

[@Lisa-lo6yc]

Great video, no unnecessary bla bla, fast and clear message, just great. Thank you!

[@pandelisdermentzoglou6596]

Prolonged water fasting is a miraculous thing. I am 48 . In 2 months i went from having a huge belly to seeing my abs. My blood tests were perfect and my stress has disappeared. I am drinking alcohol and a heavy smoker also.

[@Sandrae7560]

Thanks Dr. Fung, I got into fasting as a way of staving off my pre-diabetes number. In three months my A1C went from 5.9 to 5.4 I’m so ecstatic! All this happened from finding your videos late one night.

[@plhuang7179]

Thanks Dr. Fung, you are angle, I upset my weight since I was 14, did so many time to lose weight and spent so much 💰the weight I lost and came back always, since you were introduced by good people in Keto diet Facebook group in October 2020, I started watching your KZbin videos about fasting, I reached my gold today December 06 ,2020, I am so happy, I can’t keep secret for myself, I did share your info to others, want others also will live healthy, as today I added my extra goal of 5 more lbs to lose, I believe I will complete it in soon future, Many many thanks 😊

[@jameswright4640]

Dr. Fung you are amazing. This was the key for me. Exercise and watching what I ate always helped a little but it took an unsustainable amount of exercise past a certain point. Adding just a daily 16 hour fast shot me up to and past goal after goal. And it's so... easy! Who ever thought they would be able to say something like that about getting in shape! Thank you so much. You made a big difference in my life and happiness.

[@charlily7243]

Hi Dr. Fung! Thanks for making another great video. I just want to share with you and others that I've been doing intermittent fasting for almost 1 year, and have lost around 20kg. I basically do one meal a day (dinner) pattern (22 hrs fasting) everyday. I don't feel hungry at all during my fasting, I can even do longer fasting until feeling real hunger. I've also changed my diet from normal to low carb after watching your video. It's hard at first to cut the carbs (carb addiction like you said XD), but I'm starting to get use to it. My father was diagnosed as pre-diabetes and he's reversing it well also by skipping breakfast. I feel like I gain the control of my body and I feel really good by this lifestyle changing. Thanks for all of your works!

[@wills2652]

I am doing fasting and I am also limiting my calories! This is great I do like counting calories and adding fasting will be good for me.

[@savias.3646]

Dr. Fung saved my life and he doesn't know it, fasting is a way to lose weight by doing nothing really, and the feeling your body has once fat adapted is absolutely amazing and life changing. I became a health coach due to my weight loss. Kudos to Dr. Fung, if anyone asks what you'd be giving up, I tell them I gave up diabetes, body fat, oh, the list is endless.

[@tastybrownie7448]

At 5:08 he says the most clear, concise, truthful, and brilliant thing I have ever heard about fat loss.

[@GeorgiaSquared]

I love your book!!!! I went from 180lbs to 115 and I’m happier than ever!!!!!!

[@nyreekrikorian]

CONGRATULATIONS! How long did it take you to lose 65 lbs.? What fasting timeline did you follow?

[@icedteamama176]

Which book? Thanks

[@D-Paramountcy]

@@icedteamama176 the Obesity code

[@drnimolkumar6597]

I am a doctor.But now I am learning things in new way.Very simple and clear talks.Love u bro.

[@marciaskidmore304]

This was excellent. I have been successfully losing from KETO/fasting and this is a wonderful, very simple and straight forward explanation. You really do have to understand the process = helps it all make sense. Question for a future talk: I have gone from 366 to 184 and now am off of all my blood sugar meds and feel great. But, why am I so cold all the time? How do I kick start my "furnace". Thank you for all your work. You make a difference!!!

[@kukita21]

Dr. Jason Fung, you changed my life already. So glad I found your videos and started IF. No sugar, no refined carbs, no junk food during the week + exercise + IF = fitter me. 💃 Thanks a lot. The world is lucky that you existed.

[@loriwesney9373]

My fiance and I have been low carb alternate day fasting for one week so far for Lent (we started early). He's down 7 pounds. I'm down 5 pounds. His sugar was 227 and was 160 this morning. My sugar was 215 and was 137 this morning. Our first 34 hour fast was absolutely miserable, but each fasting day is easier and easier. And we get full so much faster on eating days. I feel amazing, and I'm sure I'll continue after Lent.

[@almasalazar8318]

Dr. Fung, you have a gift of simplifying obscure data. Please thank your subjects for allowing you to share their stories. They are inspirational.

[@markotrieste]

6:50 and with 500 calories deficit and no access to fat storages, you suffer hunger as in hell, day after day, with no results and people shaming your lack of will power. Man I'm so glad I discovered fasting and dr. Fung!

[@ivandedic8916]

Look up greg deucete, he has amaizing recipes and it helped me a lot You dont have to br hungry on your diet.

[@ivandedic8916]

And your body stores enegy in fatt cells, So you dont have to store them daily to burn them, fat is litteraly energy supplies so when you are in defficit your body uses its on fat.

[@markotrieste]

@@ivandedic8916 I'll never diet again thanks to IF and doctors like Jason Fung.

[@ivandedic8916]

@@markotrieste whatever floats yor boat hahahahha jus lt sharing my info

[@suesimmons926]

@@ivandedic8916 when you are in deficit it might burn them or it might lower your metabolism ... more likely both. But once you become fat adapted by fasting or eating low carb, you can fast a day or two without tanking your metabolism.

[@akilaj553]

This is a good one, I am doing the IF and must confess I am struggling with letting the calorie counting go. I take in 1500cal daily and am always full after a feeding so I feel like if it isn't broke, lets not try to fix it. I purchased his complete guide book and my daily intake is close to/or higher than what he outlines in the book so I guess its ok??? Anyway, luv Dr Fung and all his teachings. I purchased the Complete guide and its workbook, the obesity code, the cookbook, the diabetes code and workbook. I feel that I have finally 'cracked the code'(pun intended) on my battles with obesity for over 30 years of my life(im in my late 30's). I forsee this as something I could maintain forever. And when things get tough, I won't give up! Big ups to Dr. Fung!!!!

[@idriskavla4641]

The grocery store is much more smaller for me now and of course saving lot of bucks. Wealthy in monetary and health terms.

[@chipspangler736]

Nearly everything I get at the grocery store is "on the edges" of the store (the veggies, meats, dairy, etc.). I do pop into some of the other aisles for a handful of things (some spices and similar stuff) but most of the aisles, I never have a reason to go into them.

[@esmee6308]

@@chipspangler736 The one I usually shop at actually (seems to) purposely mix it up. You'll always be an arms-reach away from an unhealthy choice whilst trying to get your healthy staples. Just getting my staples (veggies, meats, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts) I cover 80% of the store. If I want fruit, all I'll have missed is household staples, babyfood and dogfood. It's not an issue for me since my body cannot handle processed food, but it's clever to expose people to all kind of temptations. Then again the other store in the village does have a 'normal' layout, just a massive variety of junk in the middle and it's where most people overweight+ seem to come in and out.

[@kiwihame]

Nicely put.

[@iamrocketray]

And some of the monetary savings can go into better quality nosh, not just the cheapest(least healthy).

[@nalinir5092]

@@chipspangler736 I solve this problem by just standing in the aisles and reading ingredients and then am like, whhhhat? Heck no. I get nauseated just looking at all the sugary junk and I walk away with my veggies and meat 😀. I never have snacks in my home except plain old popcorn that I pop in a bit of olive oil. If ya don’t like it as a visitor, then too bad 😁

[@culturedsims8357]

My dad had diabetes and it runs in my family,I’m gonna try to keep it away by starting early in Health at 13 today

[@mythilychari8754]

Thank you. Motivational . I am nearly there to be diabetes free. What a feeling that is. And... I did on my own.

[@yvettebennett6170]

I am so glad I watched this. I was watching someone last night say calories in and calories out is how to lose weight so I was going to start doing that again even though it has not worked for me in years. I have been doing IF for 3 yrs and have gained weight. I also had major surgery in September as well and have out on 10lbs in 2020. I am going to keep doing my IF and just be patient. Thia is not a diet for me. This is a lifestyle in my post menopause journey for the rest of my life. Thank You Dr Fung!

[@elizabethkoenig5185]

What fasting protocol are you using? If you want to lose weight up your fasting. For instance, try alternate day fasting or some longer fasts. You should not be gaining weight unless you either have a tiny fasting window--say 8 hours--or are eating more in your fasting windows. Good luck.

[@5thdimensionliving727]

Thank you Dr Fung for a very informative video 🙏🙏 The content completely resonates with my own journey. I weighed 14st 10lbs in Jan last year. Today, I weigh 10st 10lb after doing 14-16 hours of IF a day. I’m planning to get down to 9st 10lbs which will be my optimal weight for my height. The weight loss through IF has encouraged me to get fit, do more exercise, boosted my mental clarity, helped my digestion, given me better sleep, reduced my knee pain and given me a new lease of life at the age of 52. Once I achieve my ideal weight, I intend to use IF for 12-14 hours a day with increase my calories to maintain my weight. Even if I do put on weight because I might relax myself on holiday or at a wedding or party, that’s ok because I now have a magic formula to get me back into a vibrational vortex to stay slim, trim and fit.🙏🙏

[@Amblin80s]

So glad to hear this from Dr. Fung, no matter how many times he’s said it in the past decade. I was getting tired of all the CICO bros who think they know better than the human body, but have no understanding of physiology whatsoever.

[@sct4040]

I didn't know I was doing intermittent fasting. I stop eating after dinner until 11:30 am the next day, when I go out for lunch once I get hungry. I like to go before it gets crowded. This has been my regiment for decades. Now while working from home, I sometimes don't eat until 2 pm. I simply don't eat until I get hungry.

[@OTseven]

Thank yo you've helped me so much.. I've read all your books. And ha e watched a ton of your videos. I refer others to do the same. You are a blessing. My life is so so so so much better because of you.

[@kimberlykushner7008]

Thank you Dr. Fung! You are such an inspiration! I have decided to work on this subject in my dissertation for my PhD.

[@MyChannel-j3r]

Amazing!

[@Jg-ej8zs]

I love it: "You're not storing your body fat for looks" That is the truth!

[@Gioli565]

Jason fung is changing everything! Pretty much a genius but so practical too. Grateful to have found him and read the obesity code.

[@josephgonzales3857]

Jason your a genius very well explained I started keto over a year ago because of you I been at my desired weight ever since

[@martijobarrett4527]

THANK YOU, DR. FUNG!!! You have changed my life! Be well!💃💞

[@kilis3804]

So glad that Dr. Fung is going to start posting more on here. We need per topic 5 min videos that we can share so people listen to us lol. The good topics I'm finding are in the middle of an hour or so videos that when i share, even if i tell friends and family where to start, they NEVER watch it! Thank you Dr. Fung for sharing your knowledge and giving us invaluable information

[@kamskas6226]

I have been joking with friends that I want Dr Fung to be the father of my children. Thank you Dr Fung for helping me to lose the dreaded weight so easily without sacrificing favourite foods

[@Exactlyrightmylove]

Dr. Jason Fung: an approach that works for people who had given up plus Intelligence, kindness snd humility - I second naming him "Person of the Year". Everything you want in a doctor. Thank you

[@kikiy2972]

Thank you it makes so much sense! I've been trying to tell some of my family members that do not just simply count calories, of course they don't listen to me, sending your videos to them!

[@dukedennis123]

Moron. Counting calories helps you lose weight. Calories in calories out.

[@Chris-connon]

@@dukedennis123 exactly

[@mariapalumbo6630]

Thank you Dr Jason . You are a life saver! So grateful for all of your videos. Your work is life changing !!!

[@leonorabartolomeesperanza8272]

This my favorite doctor..

[@jmend2223]

This is the only one that I want to see more often lol

[@rexswank6068]

Day 4 of my latest multi day fasting. Dr Fung is a rock star IMHO.

[@MilesAway1980MilesAway1980]

Thank you Dr. Jason Fung. I do fasting everyday atleast 16 hours sometimes longer than that. I've tried 20 , 21 , 24 hours fast 3 days in a row , I never felt hungry , I never felt weak . I felt more energetic even if I have heart disease and severe pulmonary hypertension. I avoid eating processed foods, sugar, and high carbs. Been doing this for almost one year now.

[@msmichelletoliver651]

Thank you Dr. Fung my BFF was a diabetic, she read your book and her diabetes started to diminish. This method will save your life! Unfortunately, she was not disciplined enough to listen to your lectures sadly she is no longer here with us.

[@ummizaansabir4869]

I love this Doctor I lost 50 pounds

[@jgrysiak6566]

This makes sense, couldn't lose the last 15 lbs because I was overeating! Been doing 18 hr fast & then only eating from 6pm to midnight. Lost 12 lbs so far! Only 6 more to go!

[@notasmith8521]

O M G. Every time I watch an interview or a presentation about this type of thing. My eyes open wider and my jaw drops. In September of 2019, I started a weight loss journey. I was dedicated to that 1000 calorie deficit. By June, I was 60 down. Then things got harder. Between then and now, I've only been able to go ten down and I am HUNGRY. I feel that hunger in the pit of my gut. In hindsight, I get it now. I'm breaking even with what I eat. This deficit means NOTHING anymore because I'm constantly grabbing something to eat (even if "healthy" and small) due to hunger. Therefore, the insulin response. WOW. I'm just awed at this. How come no doctor is telling me this stuff?!?! I was, however, able to reverse insulin resistance. The dark patches on my neck from too much insulin have VANISHED, but I'm getting frustrated that I'm doing a deficit that's USELESS. January 1, I go keto! I'm OVER the calorie counting game.

[@elizabethkoenig5185]

How are you doing now? I've hit a couple of plateaus, but have been able to break through them by fasting more aggressively, a least short term.

[@notasmith8521]

@@elizabethkoenig5185 The struggle is real. I ended up going off keto in the fall as I normally do. Then I always bust-ass from January to May to get back down to my weight. This last year, though, I didn't have the motivation to do it. Now I am 30 up from my best weight and it sucks. And the crazy thing is I never eat crazy things. That's the big down-fall with keto. You go off and you are up at least 12ish just like that. My nutritionist suggested to go back to calorie counting but that isn't working this time around (I first lost 60 counting calories). Free rein of food by counting calories only?? I'd like to grab a couple of Oreos, please!! LOL So that's not working for me this time. I need to go back to keto. Structure is good for me. I am not diabetic, either...I just need structure and accountability. :) Hang in there!! You can do it!

[@nioxic77]

HOLY MOLEY JASON! The audio quality is excellent now! you fixed it! Great job! Great video content, as always. thank you

[@alexjulius69]

Fasting definitely works, I went from 30% body fat to like 12% (and was skinny) back a few months ago; all I did was Alternate Day Fasting for 3 weeks. Mind you it wasn't sustainable and I went back on to 20~ % something body fat. But now I'm at 16% and I'm just doing IF (I eat my breakfast as late as possible and try not to snack in between meals). Combining fasting with 2-3 meals a day (calorie-dense foods) can go along way to getting you leaner.

[@ericyoutube77]

The reason you lost fat is due to being in a calorie deficit... not some bullshit fasting

[@alexjulius69]

@@ericyoutube77 it's not bullshit. While sure it puts you in a caloric deficit which causes fat loss, it also helps you fix many hormonal problems like insulin resistance which ultimately restores your metabolism and muscle building ability.

[@neversate]

Fasting not only creates a simultaneous caloric deficit but also preserves muscle.I fast twice a week for 24 hours and train really hard.Believe me it works!!! EAT STOP EAT IS A LIFESTYLE NOT A DIET No need to obsess over eating

[@NotMyRealName1]

This video is really great - super clear and helpful. So ultimately a calorie deficit is necessary to lose fat but if you don’t address any hormonal issues first (ie hyperinsulinemia/high cortisol) you’ll just end up super-tired all the time - something anyone who’s ever been overweight can recognise.

[@elizabethkoenig5185]

You will mot just end uo really tired, but will likely regain lost weight.

[@JoytiBhatia]

Thanks dr Jason fung.u r saving millions of lives 😊

[@mikecierpiot5609]

Thanks Dr. Fung, Real food makes IF so much easier. High glycemic diets make it almost too uncomfortable.

[@jennygibbons1258]

This is a perfect gift for my addled brain. The simplest, most succinct demonstration of a subject made overly complex by just about everyone else I’ve seen. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏽😃

[@Lance54689]

I don't hear a lot of talk about how enjoyable it is to fast. IF is not an effective, yet burdensome, way to loose bodyfat. It is effective AND enjoyable. I find my fasting times just as enjoyable, and often better, than when I eat.

[@cheyd4312]

Well this just blows that calorific deficit reasoning for weight loss right out of the water. I always felt it didn't make any sense why I would cut my calories but I still wasn't loosing the weight. I just wasn't allowing my body to transition to burning fat instead of burning the calories i continued to consume daily as soon as I got hungry again even though the food had fewer calories. 👏 wow! Clearly I was just eating to maintain that weight. Mind blowing 🤯

[@mystarling2123]

" we're not storing body fat for looks!" 😂🤣

[@vanessaibarra7432]

Thank you so much for this information! It makes so much sense why my partner lost so much weight so fast!

[@ut561]

"We're not storing body fat for looks" made me laugh :) great video 2 thumbs up !

[@yinyulin5841]

I started intermittent fasting after watching Dr. Fung's video.

[@imbatmanbuturnot]

thanks so much for this i'm doing alternate day fasting at the moment can definitely feel the difference

[@ravingcyclist624]

Much better explanation of the calorie-in calorie-out situation ! For me, OMAD is better than IF. I'm simply not hungry for the second meal. I sort of have to force myself to eat it, so I just skip it.

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

it's easier to fast for 36 hours every second day when you need to lose a bit of weight than to put yourself on a diet for weeeeeks. Every time my weight goes over 9 stone I do a week of ADF and that gets be back under 9 in no time. It's so great, no washing, chopping, weighing, just go in SAS style, deal with the problem. Done. Thank God I know about this now.

[@shenandoah1322]

I am on day 6 of fasting, and I have lost 9 lbs. I will break my fast tomorrow, which is Saturday, and start fasting again on Monday. I am also eating a ketogenic diet, and I would like to lose another 70 lbs. So far I've lost 36 lbs with keto and fasting.

[@ArthurMatyash]

You're doing a gods work Jason Fung!!! Hello from Hungary!

[@traceygervais9395]

Dr Fung explains this science in a way we can understand...thanks

[@rumachattopadhyay3475]

This is new year gift in advance for me.... Kishalay from INDIA

[@AD-ge1bz]

This isn't true, if ur in a caloric deficit then it's impossible for u to not lose weight.

[@robertmitchell8630]

Indians darn Cut down in the sweet sugary foods Eat more fermented foods dahi etc and intermittent fasting

[@elizabethkoenig5185]

@@AD-ge1bz Untrue. Some years ago I lost a bit of weight, then hit a pleateau taht lasted *for months*, no matter how much further I slashed calories. I finally cut my calories to below 600 a day and *still lost nothing*. Your implication that metabolisn and hormones do not exists is mistaken.

[@annlvselvis972]

It makes sense to me so I will give it a go and see what happens. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.

[@Roundasapound]

KZbin reminder flashes on phone. Stop everything and wait 90 seconds for Dr Fung to appear 😄 Wish his live videos were longer but I know he’s a busy man. Always have time to listen to Dr Fung 😁🙏

[@agnescleary2312]

Do a search on KZbin. He's got lots of longer videos. I think he's cutting the info into "bite sized" pieces for people who won't watch a video that's an hour long.

[@Wrathofkala]

Your best video because of the graphic you used. Totally understand how it works now. Doing 20:4 everyday. Seems manageable for me. Dow 3 lbs already. Wish me luck 🙏

[@louisebarros95]

Thank you for your precious videos!