How BEING HUNGRY Helps You Prevent Disease, LOSE WEIGHT & End Inflammation! | Mike Mutzel

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High Intensity Health’s Mike Mutzel is on the forefront of functional medicine. His top-rated podcasts have helped thousands of people with fitness, nutrition and general health advice. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mike Mutzel delves deeply into questions about fasting, microbiome diversity, the keto diet and the carnivore diet. And on top of all that, he connects the dots between healthy eating and a positive mindset, and shows how to maximize both longevity and feeling good.
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SHOW NOTES:
Mike describes his specific fasting protocols and why he uses them [1:04]
Mike talks about his reaction to finding he had elevated alpha fetoprotein [6:28]
Mike explains how getting arrested for drugs was the best thing that happened to him [10:57]
Mike and Tom discuss how to apply the lessons from physical fitness to mental fitness [13:25]
Mike discusses how different methods of fasting or ketones use promotes mental clarity [15:50]
Mike explains how fasting affects stress responses [18:37]
Mike and Tom discuss the pros and cons of a ketogenic diet [21:40]
Mike shares his goals for his diet, and why he doesn’t always use the same diet [26:38]
Mike looks at the benefits of microbiome diversity relative to genetics and environment [28:33]
Mike talks about the carnivore diet [32:27]
Mike and Tom discuss diet and longevity [38:25]
Tom asks Mike if there’s any cutting edge health theories he is interested in [39:53]
Mike explains cellular switches that guide autophagy [42:18]
Mike advocates eliminating processed food and eating at the same time each day [44:04]
Mike talks about food, relationships, social settings, and sleep [45:50]
Mike describes the limits of fasting [48:17]
What one change can people make to benefit their health? [51:00]
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[@fullmetalfreedom]

My mom started eating once a day and cured her psoriasis that she's been battling for 25 years. To say she is extremely happy is an absolute understatement.

[@williamkelly5689]

I've been fasting for years go take a look at my channel I'm on day 13 right now and I feel fantastic

[@ksweetist]

What’s her diet like? What’s her restrictions?

[@fullmetalfreedom]

@@ksweetist She just eats normal. Eggs toast or sandwich and veggies . Fasting for 12 hours or so. She has dinner around 6 or so and then doesn't eat until lunch time the next day. She eats lunch and dinner so maybe she eats twice a day with the long fast over night. Her skin has totally healed and she's the happiest Mom in the world.

[@patriciad8709]

can i ask what is that one meal she eats per day? and what time does she eat it?

[@ninjabreadgirl]

@@patriciad8709 she answered that question in the comment above yours

[@jenniferraymond3913]

I eat once a day and everyone tells me how unhealthy this is. However most of these people are over weight. In my opinion, as a society we constantly over eat forcing our bodies to be in continuous digestion.

[@victorysaber1608]

There was a video about a scientist slash product creator in Japan. He made stuff like markers n notebooks that write under water. He only eats 1 meal a day and sleeps 4 hours a day. It was incredibly interesting. His 1 meal of choice was a curry rice sorta thing he made that had stuff added to cover his vitamin mineral etc needs. Was a good watch

[@ggwhhbb1822]

specially some people really push others to eat .. i hate those behaviors

[@betterhealth1651]

Those people criticizing you are alwayyyyyys overweight

[@nadiashireensiddiqi]

Well, I’m underweight and exercising gives me migraines. . ,

[@AnnAndNala]

@Jennifer Raymond: I find that people that always give unsolicited advice usually have absolutely no idea about what they are actually giving advice on, and if it's about diet and health, they are usually extremely unhealthy.

[@derek8c829]

It's funny when people say fasting is unhealthy or you're starving yourself. The more I learn about fasting the more I'm convinced It's one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself.

[@astronautadejakku9699]

Have you ever fasted yourself? If so, did you take K and Mg supplements or multivitamins? I've been wanting to fast for so long now but I'm a little warry of doing it without the proper supplementation.

[@onepunchflan3071]

@@astronautadejakku9699 you can do the sea salt water and if needed it's also good the use a good electrolyte powder with no sugar and additives. However you can do a fast without the electrolytes if you want you will still benefit greatly from it. I've only done a 24 hour fast in terms of prolonged fasts and I just added some salt to water and drank teas and stuff

[@onepunchflan3071]

@@astronautadejakku9699 in short I'd say it would be optimal to use electrolytes or salt water but I wouldn't worry about it hugely if you don't because as I said you will still benefit greatly. Just ease your way in so it's easier for you

[@onepunchflan3071]

It's silly cause technically we're still eating internally without ingesting food. Autophagy literally means self eating.

[@Lily-gz3ip]

dont let anyone with an ED see it

[@smorgdonkey]

I did a 24 hour fast recently and I was planning on eating when I got home about that 24 hour point. I just decided that I would go to sleep and extend my fast so I ended up going 34 ish hours instead. I will openly admit that I used to be controlled by food and that I can see how most people are addicted to food and food habits.

[@carolevans5285]

Your bang on, its the junk food and snacks I got addicted to during lockdown. I put on over 2 stone , I wasn't eating this crap b 4 in fact I was an intermittent eater. I went through a bad NDE in 2019, I was dealing with everything really well and bam convid. Lockdown. I hardly went out or exercised and in the evening would sit alone watching TV eatting crips and ice cream biscuits just junk. Not ever night but most nights. Anyway I new I'd gained weight 🤪 but was denying it untill I stepped on my scales.omg I was shocked. I'm 5ft tall and it's not got on my body , my back has been really bad . Since losing a stone in weight my back feels a lot better. My chest pains have been better also. I have Angina also. I surpose I want to get back into my nice jeans and cloths but my health was the first thing. I'm now going on another fast. I could live of the fat round my waist lol. It works . It's good for your health just cut out the junk

[@sgaf7001]

It's amazing how we once think we can't starve for an hour or for a minute, but we we are now able to control ourselves 😌.

[@tossedpenny]

I accidentally lost 50 pounds by switching up to one meal a day when my work schedule changed to afternoons and nights. I was sleeping in through breakfast and would just have a cup of coffee after waking. Wouldn't be hungry so started skipping lunch and having a meal regularly around 7 p.m. in the afternoon. I'm 50 years old and holding steady at my old high school weight for the first time in my life and feel great. The only downside was having to replace my entire wardrobe with clothes that fit. Came to that conclusion when I was standing in line at the grocery store and my old shorts fell down around my ankles in front of everyone and I said, "Screw this, we're going shopping for new clothes."

[@pothi]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gigiarmany4332]

😂🤣😂👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽💥🔥💥🔥well done..now you're irressistable not just funny but healthy & skinny too🤣😂

[@retiredboxingref7620]

👍😁

[@dreamervanroom]

I laughed out loud.

[@stephanieilluzzi7355]

😂😂😂

[@bellakelly1]

I just told my dad yesterday that the only way I can control my anxiety without meds is to not eat. It gives me a calming feeling. Sometimes the body needs a break. It's ok to fast.

[@MichelleJereash]

Wow that's interesting.

[@Peacefrogg]

Be careful. Using food or the absence of food to control your mood is dangerous! You don’t want to develop an eating disorder.

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Start slowly until.your body adjusts and drink lots of water

[@natatattful]

Dude that’s how eating disorders start. This is why a lot of people don’t eat and end up with anorexia and I speak from experience.

[@danielmarone5757]

Yes fast!!!

[@prshr6145]

I started intermittent fasting and eating greens and meat. I eat apples walnuts and sardines too. I’ve never felt better, it’s amazing .

[@michaelkensington2494]

Lol American diet will kill you.

[@Oakhearts]

I've now been fasting 19-20 hours per 24 hrs. For the last 5 weeks. It's helped so much with my depression and helped me lose 1 stone in weight. I will continue with this.

[@luelauj375]

Fasting, healthy eating, meditation, and cold shower are free medicines for every human on earth!

[@sammorrison8042]

and exercise ;)

[@aluandjalal1324]

Also smoking weed

[@mikeyohanna1197]

@@aluandjalal1324 marijuana burns fat quickly... Facts

[@disnalee]

No cold shower but everything else is good

[@razorraysolarsavings72]

@@disnalee icy cold showers have many benefits! It does boost the immune system and it helps in faster recovery from work outs among other benefits. It reinforces discipline, etc. Lol 😂. You don’t know what you’re saying.

[@TheStyleAlert]

I’ve suffered with eczema/allergies my entire life. The less I eat, the better my skin and asthma are. Still blows my mind. Anyone else?

[@trueconsumer6]

I've cured my eczema with long water fasts. Started with 1-day and gradually built it to 7-days. Now, I am eczema free. :-)

[@catherine14877]

Yeah same here. Exactly same.

[@rohankataria4926]

i used to have really bad eczema on my face and now im carnivore, its all gone

[@fit4qoltrainer]

I did. I realized that I was allergic to soy, dairy, eggs and shellfish. I had to abstain from these foods and 1 year worth of acupuncture got rid of it.

[@nancydaniel4918]

YES! I have dermatitis on my face but my face has cleared since I stopped eating crap, I eat a small meal and maybe one or two green drinks that I make at home. So yes the less I eat my skin is also MUCH better! It’s crazy.

[@neilthompson3087]

Awesome info....I'm a recovering alcoholic...been off the vodka for 2 yrs thanks to these YT vids and my desire to get my life back...I took a chance , tried keto w/fasting....cravings for the booze diminished...

[@firstlast_x]

Just completed a 15 day water fast. Lost 30lbs from 376 and BOY did it make a huge difference. It gave me the paradigm shift I needed to start another two more weeks.

[@lucringo6798]

Good job 👏. I'm only 2 days in and inspired to go on

[@horyukinen]

Just a word from experience... It's ok to do that for the first time when you have a lot of weight to lose, but you will lose muscle too, which in turn will slow your metabolism, so try to do 2 - 3 day fasts and have enough protein and do strength training so you build back muscle and stay fit and light, otherwise you could yoyo yourself back to the weight you lost

[@evalam530]

@@lucringo6798 I’m also on my second day! Well as of right now I’ve been 54 hrs fasting… I’ve done 2 days before, I’m trying to do the 72 hrs this time or maybe a little more let’s see how it goes, but so far feeling good! You can do it! 💪🏼

[@robinaugustine5998]

Amazing really I'm so happy that you cut a big difference and I wish you don't get diverted by what people says around about how weak we look or appearance let it be and continue cutting as much without going back to past. I just started so don't forget you guys are my motivation so I hope you don't deviate.

[@anitaknight3915]

Great job!! The longest water fast I've completed is 15 days too! It is an enlightening experience and gives you a huge mental, health, and spiritual reset. It helped break food addiction to refined carbs, sugar, and binge eating. Be careful with the refeed and ease into it.

[@theonlyredspecial]

ive been fasting for a year - 20-22 hours a day, sometimes 48 hours maybe once a week. Eat a good meal most days and ensure im getting all the right nutrition,. I lost 60kg, reversed diabetes type 2, and when combined with exercise I got off anti depression pills. brain is much sharper and all my indigestion problems are long gone. Its a great way of taking care of yourself, especially when you study the cell regeneration and replacement and overall way the body works. Once you do it for a period of time, you never get hungry. Everyone overeats - I was guilty as anyone else.

[@luisfernando55]

@Sandy Shines drink a lot of water, have variety of fruits and vegetables, small portions of meat you can try fish, and the most important be conscious of what are you feeling, don't let your body stays in automatic mode

[@susanparnell8732]

Well done, you've done amazing, I hope your using it as a lifestyle change

[@paisleygirl16]

That's great but aren't we supposed to go "potty" everyday? If we don't have food in us for lets say two days how can we get the yuckies out or will there be no yuckies because no food?

[@big2small526]

Im doing that now fasting like you said about 22 hrs a day... unfortunately I just started so im in the angry phase right now... angry bcoz I wish I could say its not making me feel better so I can eat but having to admit that after only 5 days I feel great and I want to keep feeling great... I know I got a ways to go but I think im really going to make it this time the benefits are to good not to...

[@luisfernando55]

@@big2small526 keep up the good work and let us know the progress 👍

[@Dulce-cm2kx]

This new lifestyle has cured me. No more IBS, muscle and joint pain, no more bone pain. I am learning self control. Food does not own me no more! 🙌 I eat to live. I don't live to eat.

[@kathleenking47]

You aren't supposed to eat alone either. Unless you live alone

[@elenachiritescu2681]

Wow! I want to change this...food is my vice 😒

[@duvessa2003]

Hallelujah!

[@evab.6240]

Felt like that on my 2 days fast as well. The only problem is, when you start to eat normally again, it's hard to keep this mindset up.

[@funkyray87]

@@evab.6240 then atleast eat in an 8 hour window in between longer fasts.

[@JNJ1014]

Extended fasting will do more to improve your health than anything else. You start to understand your food addictions, your mental acuity gets sharper, you lose FAT rapidly while maintaining MUSCLE & increasing Growth Hormone levels. It's probably the most important practice I've brought into my life.

[@yourname6553]

Same here, people tend to believe you constantly need food and drinks to keep your energy going. This is just a reprogramming phase, when your body starts living of fat reserves it actually is the best fule for the brain. With fasting I could also see skin improvents, and a lot of other health benefits.

[@Loratube]

I was in a keto group that had long since devolved into a prolonged extended fasting group and everyone in the group looked very haggard and aged? I would think it was just being thin and not having fat on their faces but I am medically underweight and don’t look this way. Does anyone understand the mechanism of this? My health and vanity are at war. I want to stay optimally healthy but do not want to look weathered and drawn in exchange. Perhaps taking collagen whilst “fasting” I think at least some were dry fasting. I know this is correlation and only one group but they truly looked haggard. I love the look of being underweight and this was beyond that it was something being lost in elasticity and tone and it really put me off that path

[@erindianacathey96]

What about your muscles though? And your body taking from the stores that you have and depleting them?? Can you educate me on this?? Since when I fast it’s what I like typically but I also notice that I lose muscle in certain areas. And keep fat in the same areas.. but I intermittently fast almost every day.

[@Bunny11344]

Will this help with hypertrophy etc? Guess we were taught we need to eat six small meals a day to maintain or to grow muscle

[@user-nr2kb3mw8i]

@@erindianacathey96 You are gonna lose fat all over your body but some parts are gonna hold more fat than others. Its gonna take getting really lean to get those parts that hold the most fat more noticeably lean. As far as the muscle sometimes we think we have more muscle than we think but when we start to lose weight it turns out you might not have as much muscle there as you thought.

[@bina_5]

Great info, I appreciate how he speaks about not saying “I have this” or “I have that” even after you may be diagnosed. Words and beliefs are more powerful than we can ever understand. Self talk and spirituality are a huge part of wellness

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

I concur! I was told by Dr's the diagnosis they observed was MS. I IMMEDIATELY told myself, you dont have anything, this thing theyve named MS, is showing up with these symptoms. Let's tend to the causes of these symptoms and fix them. By the end of this year, my scans will show up clear!

[@josephinebournes8212]

FACTS 💯

[@zeena3411]

@@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou I have ms too and I love this mindset! I don't know how to get out of negative self talk... you're right it drags you down.

[@praxile007]

🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@edgarnapiza4667]

Yes that’s true. It is the signal that we absorb through thoughts and feelings will run in the blood. Positive thoughts and feelings about it.

[@drekberg]

Thanks to both of you for helping bring cutting edge information and understanding to a broader public.😀

[@Dani-jo9yr]

True! And you are legend yourself!!!💐🌺💪😁

[@snakedietswitzerland8089]

Dr. Sten Ekberg Hi .. I’m taking advantage of this opportunity to say your videos outclass many on KZbin.. Precise, concise and very interesting!.. Thank you..

[@traceyarnaud8433]

I love you Sten! You have such great info on youtube. I appreciate it!

[@namulondobetty6649]

ILike way doctor deal with each topic

[@elviscesar8021]

NOBODY BLAME THE FOOD INDUSTRIES nobody , WE addicted with sugar SUGAR SUGAR not FOOD, THEY ARE PROTECTING THE FOOD INDUSTRIES THE FOOD industries are killing HUMANITY..

[@joonxciv]

Working out changed my energy. But eating right, changed my mind.

[@Zfaith_fitness_detox]

That's awesome! I tell my clients this all the time. Good for you!

[@TheScottGillies]

BRILLIANT! So nicely said!

[@anantsky]

Energy is gained while sleeping in your bedroom and not dining table. Also, there's a deep connection between your stomach and mind. Health depends on the following in order: Mind (Positive thoughts) > Sleep > Food.

[@carriedolha788]

My grandmother is 84 and stronger and healthier than most of us younger ones, especially my mothers siblings and that age group. She has stretched and done yoga before America thought it cool. She has exercised her entire life and lived off most of the food she grew. She also said that sometimes she will cut out an entire food group for a period of time. She said she lost weight and felt better. Once she felt done for the time period she would slowly re-introduce the food group to help her system digest it easier. I think that is something interesting.

[@mikebluet]

Wow that's really cool. I need to start doing yoga. I love eating leafy greens and fruit! Also, I love water as well. I'm going to give yoga a try!

[@midnull6009]

...cuz they lived through the great depression where fasting was a necessity. Now they made hunger a dietary fad.

[@pereslambe1757]

I have lost 40kg(89llb) in about 4 months from fasting everyday, just eating once a day and minimum 10k steps per day and I haven't missed one day till this moment. I also did integrate going to the gym 5 to 6 days à week. I feel very good now

[@la_gatt]

how much you weighted in the beggining?

[@pereslambe1757]

@@la_gatt116kg, now 72kg

[@nccrmd]

Hi, what do you eat when you come off a fast. This is confusing to me. I'm trying to train after I eat and want to lose fat and grow ms.

[@pereslambe1757]

Based on my experience, I think there is no need to complicate your diet. I are normal, didn't do any specific diet l, just ate proper meals and tried to put my calories between 800 to about max 1200. I didn't do any keto or vegan or any other sort of diet, I was just consistent with my fasting and calories intake. Also I didn't eat cheese and avoided all deep fried foods,drank only water no alcohol, no juice just water. That's was just it

[@nccrmd]

@@pereslambe1757 thank you!

[@Highintensityhealth]

Thanks so much for having me on, Tom and Team! Was an honor. Tom is such a great interviewer :-)

[@ryan16202]

You were awesome as well. Tom is great as well, but he needs people like you to be the outstanding interviewer that he is. Thanks guys.

[@ezradaiquiri11311]

Recently started watching your content on KZbin Mike, really awesome and inspiring to see you on this show and building your platform...Much success to you and thank you!

[@Stevenswiss91]

You were great Mike.Thanks!

[@whaterverunderthesun2906]

thank u bro

[@shirleymaldo]

High Intensity Health you are great. That was the show I wanted to see. Both of you together in a show. When I see one of you I think of the other because you both have similarities in personality and perspectives.

[@mdbarton1979]

I love how Mike is super smart but also humble and open-minded.

[@solevis2221]

"I'm not interested in being right, just in the right answer" This is beautiful.

[@lhossworld]

I have had many issues during my life. Thyroid cancer, digestive issues which resulted in a twisted bowel and right bowel resection. I had hypoglycemia and finally learned about my gluten allergy. I do amazing when I stay with OMAD. I'm such a proponent. Happy to see people also enjoying the benefits. Mike is one of my favorite people on KZbin

[@Ntthabi]

Does refusing to go to gym count as resistance training?

[@jazzy4you486]

good one, lol

[@Highintensityhealth]

Bahahaha! Insert LMAO emoticon here!

[@juanpabloflorez8183]

🤣

[@Shmyrk]

Jazzy 4you lmaoooo well played

[@annietoday2037]

Only if you are consistent!

[@thethinkingcaveman]

The issue that I noticed with fasting is that people try to make it too scientific, too precise and too strict. For me it's best to keep it simple. Most days that I work out I eat 2 meals which lets me fast for about 18 or so hours. The days I don't work out I eat one meal and sometimes I don't eat. Depends how I feel. On the weekends I usually fast for 30+ hours but if I feel hungry, I'll eat. It's that simple. Yes, sometimes I decide to fast for a certain period of time, but it's not a religion. It doesn't have to be every day. Your bodies are designed for variety. Not just in food but in when you eat. And everyone's body is different. So, keep it simple. Eat when you're really hungry. Fast often, but not too long. And for F#### sake WORK OUT. It's amazing when you get good at it.

[@naturalnia432]

Very good advice!

[@sreeya2019]

V well said

[@TimGreig]

Totally agree. I imagine that's how we used to eat a long time ago: some day plentiful, some days sparse. Sometimes days a lot of physical work, some days a lot of sitting around. Makes total sense

[@Roseau112]

Spot on. Couldn’t have said it better

[@marygol8332]

Yes he made it very complicated may selling a book I use to water fast 3 days every year.

[@LaughingInTiny]

Best interview yet. Thank you so much for this vulnerability... THAT is often what people are missing in their health journey. Well done.

[@michellemurphy6734]

Mike, thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. You are sharing divine masculine energy which is SO needed in this world! Thank you deeply

[@stacyhackney6100]

I am proud of him. He took a potentially bad diagnosis and improved his quality of life. Very well done.

[@Highintensityhealth]

Appreciate you, Stacy!

[@tangocharlie9291]

“We take up so much of our mental bandwidth” (thinking about eating). SO true.

[@Highintensityhealth]

Sadly, yes!

[@wickedcitywoman]

Another reason to fast😊

[@denisblack9897]

1. i think what i gonna eat 2. i think where i'll go 3. i eat 4. i cant do shit for like 1 hour minimum one meal takes 2-3 hours everyday, that's why fast food and browsing while eating is popular

[@MK-dn8oq]

It's obsessive and addictive with most people. It's like people who are clearly not starving are remembering starving on a cellular level. There is no reason to be so consumed with food in today's society. It is getting on par with gluttony for some.

[@nancydotimas1399]

@@denisblack9897 yas , its make sense

[@lisareynolds6319]

YES! YES!! YES!!! FINALLY!!! SOMEONE ADDRESSING THE MOST over looked concepts of the profound importance of DIVERSITY of natural nutrients of your food. Color! seasons,. VARIETY of your nutrients is ESSENTIAL. What a fantastically balanced perspective presented by you both. Outstanding. An all inclusive understanding Adjusting accordingly. Brilliant common sense approach. You nailed it again, Tom. Love you, man.

[@Mrjp33]

Ty for all the free top shelf content. Your interview skills have just been consistently on an upward trajectory since the first time I can across your channel. Ty so much

[@skyfalldeadpool1633]

I did 90 hours fasting my first time and it cured me off caffeine addiction, and sugar in one go. Losing 15 lbs was a plus. My acne disappeared as well. I will give it 10nout 10 review

[@skyfalldeadpool1633]

@Dachs & Rottweiler surprisingly I did train on my days of fast. Mind you it was light weights and I had a lot in tank than I expected on cardio. No I did not lose muscle it is just 3 days not 21 days. And even I seen people who did 21 they loss were majority fat. The ones that didn't exercise during lost some muscle but the ones that did didn't lose as muchbas you would expect it

[@an0therdimensi0n99]

losing muscle is a cope and excuse to stay a disgusting lard ass. just stop eating and stfu

[@bonbonS1969]

yeah I fasted for 200 hours and now I can orgasm on demand

[@leilagingil]

Bonnie Slovaski 200 hours in one go?

[@leilagingil]

Bonnie Slovaski did it really affect your orgasem?

[@temitopeogunrekun2668]

My Dad was diagnosed with early stage cancer at 68 and the only way he beat it was through fasting and exercise. Also drank a lot of tea

[@kirkwood8229]

What kind of tea?

[@emailgmail4169]

What kind of tea?

[@temitopejunior]

Some Chinese tea from his local shop in London...

[@disnalee]

Amazing

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

what type of cancer? pancreatic? prostate?

[@JoyceLuna]

I have been doing IF for 2 weeeks now and it has already improved how I feel. I used to have migraine attacks atleast twice a week, which affected my work and life in total. I thought it's because i do shift work but the headaches persisted even when I stayed on days. Now, I haven't had a single attack despite my funny schedule at work. I am thankful that I come across this information.

[@kiaharper7172]

I have an unhealthy relationship with food. I eat when I'm stressed 😩. Working nights as a nurse...I am aways stressed Today is going to be my first day of fasting and I'm already anxious about being hungry during my shift. It's going to take me a while to change my mindset for sure

[@carmenrenee5146]

Green tea will help you ease your mind and not be so aware of being hungry. The personal satisfaction of having fasted, and knowing how well you’re treating your body from the inside out, are so rewarding. Keep going. You can do it. ♥️

[@kiaharper7172]

@@carmenrenee5146 I appreciate that

[@kimariaunique]

Appetite suppressants combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (from a therapist or even YT videos) will work perfectly for you!

[@cherrysOnTOP100]

I am also a nurse and I find working night shift is the perfect time to fast. Start at night 6pm,11pm or 12am. I will usually have my last meal before the start of my night shift. That way the first few hours your distracted, and then hopefully sleeping. The hardest part is the first 36 hours. Don’t go into the Lunchroom at work. Stay away from others while they’re eating. Watch a quick YT video for motivation. I’ve fasted during work many times, you will be fine. In fact, I believe I loose more weight during fast because I am active. Get good quality electrolyte drops and add to water to avoid arrhythmias or palpitations due to withdrawal. Currently on a 10 day water fast (longest has been 5 days previously) I am 4 days in and have lost 10 pounds. Starting weight 192.

[@kimariaunique]

@@cherrysOnTOP100 do you have any recommendations on electrolyte drops?

[@karenroberts5444]

I'm a 62 year old woman from Manchester U.K & have found the knowledge & information on Mike Mutzels channel invaluable in solving a 50 year yo yo dieting problem. This interview was fascinating & so intelligent...loved it. (Btw this is the first ever public comment I have EVER made so definitely impressed) liked Tom's laid back interview technique too x

[@Highintensityhealth]

Dear Karen! I'm very grateful for this kind and thoughtful comment! Thanks so much and yes, Tom's interview style is fun and inviting.

[@rationalmystic5]

Wish you well Karen . Good to see you interested in this channel.

[@mkerby6306]

Congratulations, my dear! Keep the Good Going! And don’t forget to share what you’ve learned. Of course it’s up to them to do the sagging thing. But just suggest it and see if the seed does grow! 🙏🏽🙌🏽👍🏽❤️🌅

[@alliemaricru1551]

Karen Roberts up

[@karenroberts5444]

@Lively Stones ...and there is plenty of water falling on Manchester for sure. Keep up the good work, best thing I've ever done...and I've tried everything x

[@edwardsrubyg]

All forms of exercise help build self mental discipline, grit and a sense of control over your body . And discipline is freedom ❣️

[@charr007]

Cos swimming its better

[@alanblackwell5573]

It has taken me decades to catch up all the wonderful information that is provided through the Internet and through the books that I read. I was severely traumatized growing up in a family where my parents were emotionally dysfunctional. The result was I had a stutter that caused both myself and my teachers to think that I was probably stupid. That was 20 years ago. I have developed confidence that has taken the stuttering tongue away! So I’m thankful to anyone that can provide me with information that is cutting edge technology. Thank you Tom!

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

That's such a beautiful testimony! Thank you for sharing Alan :)

[@man58652]

Bless u alan, i know how much parents stress can harm kids as i also suffered much stress at home although our environment was quite okey i guess in comparsion to others

[@Marshall_Macro]

Watching this almost 3 years later is such a good reminder about how many of these principles are still true!

[@willmanone]

My friend's grandfather fasted 4 times a year for 1 week. Lived to 100

[@TheScottGillies]

Keep FIGHTING!!

[@user-rd6dh4hq1j]

Heck! I'm don't want to live 100 years?? No! No! No!

[@marcdaniels9079]

My wife’s father lives on 3 meals a day mostly meat rice beans. He is 86, takes no tablets, goes to the gym 3 x per week. Both your example and mine are N=1 anecdotes which mean nothing in statistical terms. Just like everyone knows someone who had a grandparent back in the day who smoked 80 cigarettes a day their whole life and lived to 100. 😉

[@ABCABC-hd8iq]

My grandma lived to 96. Ate normal, 3 times a day, physical activity in retiring years just in her vegetables backyard.

[@ruthnoya8424]

@Kundan Singh Adhikari Sounded like 1 week fast, 4x a year. So every 3 months. I've fasted 3-4 days twice over the past 2 years and noticed great health benefits (cognitive, skin, digestion, etc). I'm sure a 1 week fast every 3 months does wonders for health and longevity.

[@harleydavidsonmotivation]

If people only understood how much they actually manifest. Their doctors and pharma knows. Do not ever own a condition. Refuse to label yourself

[@iamthat7351]

Totally agree! You are what you think you are! So be healthy, smart, strong, courageous and so on!

[@janonthemtn]

William Ritchotte We know the placebo effect can be as high as 34%.

[@titaa56]

Amen!!

[@dorothycarter8014]

08/15/19 I agree that you are what you think you are & what you do to manifest what you think you are in real life. Therefore, you think the thoughts~ Then you show that your thoughts are more than fantasy- By walking the thoughts to actual fruition. Put in the work or be a jerk!

[@cheery-hex]

exactly. It's all just emotions in physical form (illness)

[@annemariefisher1559]

My circadian rhythm is completely off so this was perfect timing to watch this video. And your lifestyle was a duplicate of mine. Started drugs at 15 and drink very heavily till I was 28 and then got into health. But along the way I developed several autoimmune diseases that have affected my lifestyle. I started getting into Internet fasting last year and I’ve been studying more of the autophagy. And I have always felt the same that I was never smart enough because I have family members that were and I just had a hard time grasping. Thank you for your honesty with this video. God bless you

[@paulheart3593]

I eat once a day around 1pm sometimes I'll have a smoothie in the am but after that I eat once around 1pm and I'm done. People tell me I have an eating disorder I tell them it works for me and I feel better for it. Great post dude 👌

[@bowzer00]

Me too! My time is 1 and that's it. Nothing but just water and green tea until the next day. Only if I know I'm getting too hungry I would eat at noon.

[@texascasey2762]

It never stops to amaze me how life’s greatest personal challenges provides the greatest gifts. Mike Mutzel is an intelligent, kind, and humble health expert. To hear his life’s challenges was really inspiring. Thank you Tom great interview.

[@stacymitchell1890]

6:14 7:25 8:13 16:36 29:07 I love his initial response to questions: "such an awesome question" "Beautiful question" "That's an amazing question" "You bring up a great point" "That's a deep question" "100% agree" "You're absolutely right"

[@michaelpfuntner8109]

Food is our enemy

[@bridgetwilliams5231]

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in 2007. Did the research and made the dietary changes. My thyroid peroxidase levels have decreased immensely and I have never had to take any thyroid medication. I am 56 and do not take any prescription medications. Started fasting 8 months ago and am still having trouble with sleep but as a whole feel better.

[@gourmet53]

Great interview. Lots of very important questions answered.......Thank You Tom and Mike.

[@jonboyi8523]

In the spring and summer we eat from sprouting plants, flowers, etc in the winter we should eat tubers and other underground nutrition. During the winter the energy from the plants is stored in the roots, etc once the spring arrives the energy and nutrients begin to travel from the roots to the stems and leaves.

[@nyunixguru]

Excellent

[@purplegirl8036]

I literally eat every 5 mins so I’m going to try 18 hours fasting today. Wish me luck.

[@eggmannghi1515]

Purple girl How’s it going ???

[@Okkannashukracharya]

If you really have some kind of food addiction you must do keto

[@JA-ut8fi]

18 hr fast can be a bit shocking and intense. Perhaps start with 16 14 or even 12. My philosophy is be easy and gentle on the body.

[@BlueHopi144]

what does feel empty in your life or Disempowered ? or what sense of Lack is running your life dynamics ?

[@BlueHopi144]

@@JA-ut8fi she better start with 3 hours , than one week later expand to 6 , and go gradually in the process instead of going bonkers wild & broken .

[@lukeelliott4368]

I watched this when it first aired and have just refreshed my memory. Amazing how much you can forget when it's not your profession

[@llexliftz]

I AGREE. i feel like the task of eating is so nagging and time consuming. i used to struggle with food a lot but sometimes having to eat is just an annoyance.

[@truestory923]

Mike Mutzel is always such a great motivator for me. I think it’s his honesty and willingness to share his own stories. His channel is great too. This interview will probably help so many people take steps to better their life. Thank you Tom!

[@NEILANIL1]

I'm on my day 4, so I am very impressed with fasting. TY for this. Spread the word. Eating is overrated.

[@candaceyoung7498]

Eating is overrated lol i love you your so right! im on day 3

[@jerrylisby5376]

True. I find it funny that people's first thought during epidemics or snow storms etc is quick! stock up on food. You can go quite awhile without food. There is so much food in America. I find most people don't care about neighbors and others like they use to. But boy if they think someone might not have food they will contribute even to complete strangers. As if food is the most important thing. Especially a bunch of processed unhealthy food.

[@Msfruity44]

I agree!!!

[@TheFirstCalled.60AD]

So is water overrated.. why don't you stop both and see how far you get

[@MaxiLaChe]

@@TheFirstCalled.60AD a human can go with out food about "3 weeks" without food, obviously there are instances where people have gone longer. but you cannot go more than 4-5 days without water. keep in mind that historically people didn't eat all day long OR everyday. So I believe that's what they mean by overrated.

[@sophielehmann37]

I love how when I am fasting I have crazy energy and can really focus. And somehow I always come back to this video on KZbin. Maybe to remember myself that it is ok to be in such a g9od and "crazy" fasting mode.

[@Modernstoic1]

So grateful to put this on my playlist! Three days of water fasting and I really needed this to keep going. Blessings to you both.🙏🏻

[@cleopatra897]

When I was doing OMAD my skin was clearer, and I had so much energy. I'm getting back to it

[@pavankumar-nb9bx]

How will we get all required nutrients in one meal? What exactly you eat in that one meal? Please do share, if you don’t mind?

[@cleopatra897]

@@pavankumar-nb9bx I would usually make my one meal a large one. A huge salad and grilled chicken, or zucchini noodles with meatballs and coleslaw. I was also making my one meal a low carb one. It worked for me, covid shutting down my job temporarily knocked me about of routine, though

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

@@pavankumar-nb9bx hi. Also, important to know that u need less calories when eating this way. Dr berg has vids on this.

[@feelMYmeat]

@@pavankumar-nb9bx hop over to my place and see with your own eyes: Meal prep, cooking, exercise, and chat. I'm *Low-Carb, high protein, saturated fats OMAD, 22/2* I'm currently 75% way through one of my 7-day water fasts. A positive mind equals a healthy body. I'm 62 years old - NO EXCUSES!

[@elusiveveeyesxxx]

Amazing I wanna do omad

[@DonDemetrius]

I can totally relate - weights gives you self-confidence and self-belief. It's the PRACTICAL form of personal development. Seriously changed my life. Great interview Tom!

[@Highintensityhealth]

Excellent point, Don! TY

[@parassaklani9107]

This guy is one of the best interviewers I've observed so far. He has opinions and yet is open-minded to a new unorthodox suggestion, gives the right space to his interviewees to talk, does his fuckin research well, and therefore asks legit questions.

[@robertderice87]

Fasting is the most amazing way of living, that changed my life completely, I started IF 4 months ago including keto and carnivore diet ,man i lost 31 pounds, I feel so energetic, more confident, the best feeling is when your friends and family noticed the body changes and congratulate you for the efforts ,amazing 👌

[@keegangold9765]

At 15, this guy learned what most people take lifetimes (if they’re lucky) to learn; self love.

[@QueenMaatNegonYah]

I completed a 30 day water fast Oct. 3rd. My health has totally transitioned for the better. Now I live a life of IF.

[@ChefClary60]

You only drank water for 30 days? Wow.

[@dischargesummary8794]

Unreal

[@NikoHL]

You must have had a very high body fat percentage in that case.

[@wifeyb.9779]

I'm currently on that same journey on day 13

[@wifeyb.9779]

@@NikoHL does not have to be very high you lose most weight first 5 to 10 days as its water after mor. Fat and slows to 1 to 2 lbs a day

[@trismama1290]

We can’t underestimate the subconscious connection with our body and minds. What we BELIEVE is so important!

[@anantsky]

You're right lady. Disease 1st shows up in your subtle body (Aura) and then manifests in the physical body. Science still has catch up to do.

[@Arealb]

Thank you! It's amazing to be able to revisit this interview a couple years later totally in a better state mentally and physically. Even just witnessing again the targeted questions asked and Mike's openess to the opposing argument is a help for me. It's so needed during this time.

[@theneighborhoodnetwork]

loving the power strip at the bottom of the screen. it’s like looking forward to the chapters ahead.

[@robertk8085]

What do you think of rap music

[@birgittabirgersdatter8082]

Rashmi Kudtarkar if rap music disappeared tomorrow, nothing of any value would've been lost.

[@robertk8085]

@Quazi Robertsloud, tasteless & gaudy music for classless people

[@MrShahid0072]

@@robertk8085 Wow.. what a pretentious and an ignorant statement. Calling a whole culture who happens to enjoy a certain kind of music "classless" And as if listening to rap makes you classy lol. Apart from few artists in the genre it's full of shit and it really has no value apart from "entertainment" just like bhangra music lol. So believe it or not you too are in that class you happen to despise.

[@MrShahid0072]

@@robertk8085 word

[@rayarrayar4721]

Love this host. The best I have seen till now.. Knows what to ask, when to ask and when to talk and what to talk about!

[@dontpanic9261]

I have been doing this my whole life. Thanks mom and dad.

[@adrianamonet]

The realness, transparency, vulnerability. Our world needs this content.

[@ErikaK]

Taking care of our mental health, going after our dreams every day, but not forgetting our body, our health. Self-care is part of self-love, put yourself and your health first ♡

[@Highintensityhealth]

Beatifically stated, Erika! Thank you.

[@ErikaK]

@@Highintensityhealth thank you for spreading a wonderful message :) Sending love

[@GT-xp6bx]

True, but easier said than done

[@ErikaK]

@@GT-xp6bx totally! But we can work on it every day, make an effort, push ourselves ♡

[@theperfectcircus]

Very Gangster

[@bonivermectin4087]

Resonated a lot w/ Mike Mutzel. I do 22/2 fasting - albeit for religious purposes - for 40 or 80 days at time. Definitely more mental clarity, less forgetfulness, and more mental bandwidth. I definitely enjoy life more when on a fast

[@kimzie9578]

Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge on this subject. I really love and admire your authenticity about your difficult past and how you used it to create a positive outcome for yourself. I think you’re amazing!

[@EmmanuelBrandt]

Thank you so much you guys for such a respectful exchange full of curiosity lestening intelligence and open mindness. A real moment of learning and hope

[@jameson95x]

Listen to how sharp this man is, he’s been fasting for 24 hours a whole day without food, let that sink in if your still thinking you need food to function

[@jameson95x]

@James East For sure James, good name for real for real 👍

[@kentuckyburbon1777]

Apparently adrenaline kicks in...at 36 hours of fasting I felt great, energy all day. My morning blood sugar was in the low 80’s but then kicked up to 110 after a walk, my liver was releasing glucose for energy, very fascinating. I’m dealing with type 2 diabetes, keto diet got me most of the way to lowering my blood sugar into the normal range and fasting is so easy because i’m not having carbohydrate withdrawals.

[@faismasterx]

I mean, you DO need food to function! lol You just don't need as much as most people think to function normally.

[@digitallocations1423]

Spoken like a person with an eating disorder. Of course you need food to function! Hunger is the body telling you to eat!

[@faismasterx]

@@digitallocations1423 False. Hunger is your body's conditioning to meal expectancy. Leptin and ghrelin control your hunger. You can condition yourself to change the frequency of the hormone being released.

[@radwaawad9013]

I don't need to live longer. I just need to live feeling amazing.

[@bc-zr2om]

The quality of life is the most important thing in the world!

[@andreea5927]

our gorl is not here for a long time, just a good time✨when you can choose both💀

[@davidshrem526]

Have them both if you like. It's up to you.

[@willowapple]

I love this statement. Tq

[@persistentlydriven9390]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@aecom1]

I just found you and I so enjoy your content, conversations, interviews… whatever you want to call it , I love it !!

[@xikano8573]

A year ago I started listening to Rogan. I got burnt out w/his material, then onto his buddy Aubrey, found him inspiring then I found Tom and dammit Tom, you ask some damned good questions. I love what you're doing Tom...and the guests you have on, unparalleled. 👏🏽

[@anantsky]

Joe is BS.

[@karenderuyter2568]

Congratulations Mike, you should be so proud of yourself and what you have accomplished. You are so smart and informed regarding our body and nutrition and have a lovely way of teaching. You are a great example.

[@SuperRoxanne7]

Man, the mind is so powerful! We can talk ourselves into any kind of illness, if we worry about it all the time. Been there, done that. I do find fasting to be easy and I feel so good. I’ve only done a couple days at a time, and mostly do one meal a day. My issue is finding food to keep my weight up. I don’t want to lose weight.

[@Iman-ve3il]

When I don’t eat for a day, I can feel the weight leave my body instantly. If I go beyond 2 days I can only imagine what it will do! We don’t live to eat, we eat to live!

[@claireboltjes7646]

Yes! Carnivore works!! I highly recommend it for anyone who can't get a diagnosis but has digestive pains or even chronic inflammation of any sort. At the very least, it gives your body a break and could help it heal. I'm glad it showed up in this talk!

[@jfil5518]

I really appreciate the attention Tom gives to guest evidenced by the type of questions he poses.

[@JimHarmer]

17:14 This man can sense the WiFi on airplanes, and I can’t even connect to it with my computer. That’s next level.

[@emersonherrera4939]

😭😭😭🤔

[@prussianmillionaire5055]

I'm so sensitive I sense wifi, a toxic person a block away...hell I see past lives...good or bad...

[@prussianmillionaire5055]

Hes eating like a long range runner i knew did.

[@ianbuick8946]

lol. Throw me in a dark room and i can tell which direction when i go to sleep. I will keep toss and turn until i find East =)) Amazing how our body can do.

[@dritanvarfi5274]

Great stuff! Cleared many questions I had!

[@julina1840]

This was absolutely awesome, thank you so much!!

[@Lualvarez]

The two individuals who helped me get my health back in a video? Amazing! I love both of your channels and content and I've learned so much thanks to you. Awesome interview!

[@divine.healing]

Oh my gosh this man is BRILLIANT!!!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS INTERVIEW 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you!!!!

[@janebadon3988]

So packed with impactful info!

[@WilleH1]

36 hours of fasting for me is within my comfort as well. After that point I can feel my stress levels elevate and I start feeling pretty uncomfortable. I have been doing IF now for 3 months and lost about 10 kg and I only have about 5 more kg to go to my ideal weight, so I don't have any big reasons to go beyond 36 hours of fasting anyway. Good luck to everyone doing IF! :)

[@carolinerourk8603]

Mr. Mutzel, Thank you for many things, but in this interview you were as honest and helpful as it gets! Deeply appreciated.

[@Highintensityhealth]

Thanks for that! Appreciate you tuning in :-)

[@heathere244]

I love the feeling of not having a full stomach. I like to eat in the evening and be free during the day. I try to have an empty stomach after 2 hours so I never stuff myself. I usually have great energy and I’ve never felt better.

[@Angie-nb4pg]

How many calories do you think you’re eating in a day

[@aayamdesignerspvtltd2306]

@@BK-tp6jf hunger is good let it be

[@carolevans5285]

M3 to hate the feeling of feeling as tho my stomach is full . I gave up meat years ago , not because I'm a veggie or anything , it was the thought of disgusting it.

[@gregnixon1296]

@@BK-tp6jf I feel best when I don’t eat. I’d like to be able to live without food.

[@SergeLabelle]

Brilliant! I am 59 y o and have never been that fit and I was an athlete in the past!!! Keto, fasting, HIIT, quality sleep, and so on. What was the main change? -> My state of mind: consistency, attitude, being grateful, and embracing abundance!

[@live_excelsior5160]

I was fasting spiritually Friday-Sunday…3 days, one meal a day, 12 noonish, I’ve lost 7lbs…probably mainly water weight, but I’ll take it

[@s.m.3608]

Wow Tom, you were born to interview! You listen so keenly and actively then ask very intelligent questions, not just the ones you planned to ask but the ones based on what you're hearing. You are sooo good at what you do.

[@willystilly]

What a wonderful conversation to listen to. You are both humble and well considered in your opinions and the information you share. I really appreciate your approach.

[@rubyt9324]

WOW!! So much amazing information. Mike mutzel us just so knowledgeable. Thank you.

[@CalmVibesVee]

Ketosis, exercise, and fasting have been my best medicines for all my health challenges.

[@testuser1337]

It takes Balls to expose your past mistakes and struggles like this. Cudos to Mike. Love the content of both of you!

[@komalmalik634]

Tom has to be the best listener and interviewer ever!

[@shivamaraj7055]

Agree

[@missing11eleven40]

Yes, he seems really interested and eager to hear more

[@giancolabird]

Nonsense! He took the conversatiin away from fasting to twinkie diets and calorie counting and away from fasting. He needs to keep his mouth shut now and then

[@panterapatricia]

He is awesome, I love the look on his face when he is listening intently.

[@annettesanchez4425]

He's a very talented listener.

[@jasonross8193]

One of the best interviews on this channel

[@BaliandbeyondCa]

Love this interview. Great info. Cold Showers, yes. Everyday. Fasting, yes. Sleep is my challenge.