I didn't eat anything for 16 days... This is what happened

[@velveetaslingshot]

I went 13 days without food once. It was an incredible experience. I have never felt more spiritually connected.

[@itsno1duh]

there is the day you wake to a euphoric floating sensation! I was like OMG! if this is fasting I will never eat AGAIN! lol It is such a freeing practice when thoughtfully done. The "knowing" where you been has such power...

[@velveetaslingshot]

@@itsno1duh Exactly. I try to describe it to people but its almost impossible. They have to experience. Its like every lie you have ever been told by the material world is completely stripped away. You dont NEED anything to survive in the moment. You dont need a fancy car, an important career, a trophy wife, a huge house....you just need oxygen and a little water. Its amazing. What is equally amazing is how fast all those fear based illusions come back when you start eating again!

[@rakibulislam5661]

@@velveetaslingshot, how much weight did you loose?

[@katarinaalfirevickate4180]

​@@itsno1duh😮😮

[@pouet4608]

but did you take vitamins and sodium and magnesium during tne fast?

[@songwolf108]

Decades ago did a fast for 16 days… started out feeling like ending my life but after a week felt really great !! The fast actually saved my life !

[@fu8713]

Amazing 👍👍

[@bonitahobbs2374]

Once did 5 days without food or water and was working travelling great distances to work n drippling chd off at a nabysiteer VERY FAR away from work etc. N church n more. Just a bit of chipped ice!!! Do not regret it. I was very young around 22 in perfect health!!!

[@sandralymond2595]

F​@@bonitahobbs2374

[@Brainjoy01]

parasites and gut bacteria can do that to you, you probably starved a bunch off!

[@tonymers]

Well, today is Day 35 of my extended fast, everything is possible people. Blessings. P.S. Finished with total of 63 Days. Also did another 40 Day, just finished. No Doctor supervision. Just a little motivation for you'll. Like I said, Everything is possible. 😉

[@luckybharadwaj]

Please do stop at 40 and take a week break and start again.....as per what I watched in other video it's not good to extend more than 40, but here I am telling an expert to not extend sorry for this ....I'm still wanting to start this but unable to ...I'll be starting in a week....need your suggestions and support Thank you

[@doreenkirigia8528]

impressive👏

[@richardlawson6787]

I've gone as far as five full days ..I've been through army boot camp and didn't need to summon as much discipline going through that as fasting five days ..but if you can do it you will feel invincible...a power you tap into..but be sure to train for a long fast ..start with just a day or two and build up...

[@tonymers]

@@luckybharadwaj A lot simpler then most think, you have to be determined , ignore destructions, drink plenty of good quality water, Day 3 is the hardest, then your body is getting used to not getting any food supply. Day 21 is the key day for me, I call it "breaking food seduction", after that nothing bothers me, been to few family party's, cook for my wife, etc. Will Power also plays a big roll. Good luck, you won't regret.

[@luckybharadwaj]

@@tonymers thank you so much.... I'm starting to cut few meals here and there and trying to shift to liquids slowly... Not forcing myself but trying to shift slowly to liquids.... Then I'll completely go to coconut water coz it has electrolytes...... I have started from today..... Hope I'll continue it and not be discouraged or distracted.... Thank you so much for your advice and courage...... My ex after 10 years of relationship cheated on me because I've gained weight...... Hope I'll soon go back to my old self and find a good man......

[@WestSideBarson]

I went on a month water only fast for weight loss. Lost a lot of weight with no loose skin. Health completely did a 180. Had high blood pressure and was pre diabetic. Normalized everything and I'm good

[@kris5302]

what did you do for your electrolytes? I did a 21 day fast, have loose skin, electrolytes went completely out of whack ended due to an arrhythmia.

[@WestSideBarson]

@@kris5302 every other day take regular table salt, buy some magnesium pills, and buy a salt substitute I used no salt for my potassium took daily values every other day and had no issues. Some people won't need to take supplements others will. If I don't my legs get heavy like I weigh a ton 😂

[@kris5302]

@@WestSideBarson Thank you so much! now I can finally re try and maybe get rid of the loose skin on my thighs from the last time 😂

[@WestSideBarson]

@@kris5302 just listen to your body you'll be good. 💯

[@lovelife2day]

@@kris5302 you can always try Cole Robinson's Snake Diet

[@charityross6415]

Everyone should do an extended fast at least 3 days at least once. The health benefits are beyond crazy, and way more than just weight loss. I’m 43 and for years I felt tired, sluggish, no motivation and constant migraines. I had gastrointestinal issues that caused nausea every meal I ate, or I’d have colon spams, ouch! I also couldn’t lose weight and I didn’t eat enough to gain, but gain I did. I just jumped in not knowing anything and did a 7 day water fast. I felt like I was 20 again, the energy was crazy! Plus, my mental clarity was so clear and focused. I was super super happy, my emotional health was awesome. The best part, I lost 15lbs!

[@nataliaregina3094]

this comment!! I relate!!

[@swampsagacity4685]

How many days into the fast before you started feeling better? (Past the point of things like nausea,headache, shakes, etc.)

[@jencgriffin]

Only water?

[@katimahchildofgod1000]

Thanks.... I'm gonna try

[@knowwhouare]

For sure!

[@pamt2517]

I'm happy that your video was recommended. I'm doing a 40 Spiritual fast. I'm on day 18. I did 10 days juicing and then im doing 30 days of water. I quit smoking in February and wanted to get rid of all the toxins in my body. This is a time for my body to heal itself. ❤ Thank you, im going to do your soup suggestion when i break my fast.

[@tonymers]

Awesome! Keep up a great work! Not a lot of people are dedicated and capable of self-discipline.

[@SamWilkinsonn]

Are you allowed juicing during a religious fast?

[@Brainjoy01]

how did it go? worth it?

[@jenfield07]

I began alternate day fasting two weeks ago; am already down 16lbs. As an overweight 51yo woman it's been eye opening how little food I really need!! Going to attempt a 7-day water fast next week and excited to push myself. I have multiple sclerosis and am wheelchair shopping if I don't lose the weight so I literally have nothing to lose. THANKS FOR THIS INSPIRATION!

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Jea also watch this KZbin video in case it might help. ( In addition to fasting etc) Google this title exactly, DIAGNOSING AND TREATING VITAMIN B-12 DEFICIENCY"

[@jenfield07]

@@debbiedebbie9473 HOLY SMOKES! I just finished it and sent it to my MS group of friends! This is amazing info and I'm neuro shopping bc mine is retiring. I'm going to ask for a full blood workup, specifically B-12. THANKS AGAIN!!!

[@keydillard]

I’m getting ready to try this, I need 15lbs gone

[@jenfield07]

@@keydillard I'm actually doing a prolonged fast this week! :) I did ADF for almost 3 weeks and I absolutely LOVE IT! I am over 20 lbs down now. Ofc I have more than 100lbs to lose so... But fasting is wonderful! What an amazing reset.

[@brigettecleveland2583]

​@@jenfield07 that's amazing! Keep at it! A year will pass before you know it and you'll be able to look back and see a big loss. You've inspired me to try fasting. It seems easier than constant meal prepping (less groceries too).

[@StrawberrySoul77]

Great job! Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights, so it makes sense 👍🏻♥️💯

[@0therM0ther.01]

I mean, does it? He did it to go on a "vision quest", so if people don't have spiritual experiences while fasting, is it really the same thing?

[@juliegolub2602]

23 days of eating once a day veggies and meat only. Have lost 13.5lbs. I drink lemon water, coffee and instant coffee. So easy. So glad to hear how to keep weight off. Thank you.

[@Jolene492]

So … when you eat normally you’ll put on double the weight

[@juliegolub2602]

@@Jolene492 Today March 31 I have lost 27lbs and still enjoying one meal a day. I think I will continue this indefinitely. It's been very easy for me.

[@considerthebirds]

This is helpful for me. I’m breastfeeding and a busy homeschool mom and as much as I want to fast I don’t think I’ll be able to mentally but this is a model that’s maybe doable for me so thanks for sharing!

[@hanamauidaze]

@@considerthebirds don't think you should fast whilst breast feeding

[@juliegolub2602]

Just wanted to give an update. It's been 3 1/2 months doing one meal a day and I've lost 29 lbs and feeling great. Try it!

[@kamiscott6488]

I did my 1st 30 day water fast as a teenager for religious purposes. Dropped about 35lbs & gained it back the following month. U really do have to change ur lifestyle & eating habits to maintain loss.

[@EatLikeABear]

Yep! and you need a real plan and intention to do it. The value is in the follow-up from an extended fast

[@Robnord1]

This was GREAT Amanda! In 2017 I began Paleo, dropped all processed foods and alcohol, and began losing a little fat. Next came keto, IF, carnivore,OMAD, and a little extended (3-5 day) fasting. So much improvement in health I could write a book on it! I can't see ever going back to the SAD way of eating.

[@AyeWitness]

What’s SAD ?

[@AO-po8kc]

Standard American Diet

[@richardlawson6787]

Congrats...go yonder and spread the great news...its so easy and rewarding to see the scale dive by the hour when fasting

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

I had to do a fast to just get a break from... food. I've heard people say that it's easier to quit drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes because you can just NOT take those things at all. But with food, you still have to eat. Day after day. Portion control, thinking about it, cooking it, smelling it. Social events are centered around food. And I was just sick of it all. After an initial crappy week, the cravings stopped and I got energy. I felt so damn liberated. My husband was deployed at the time and the kids were grown so I had the house to myself. Before I began I gutted the entire place of all food items. (Except dog and cat food) It was a pickle craving that broke that fast. Then meat. For the next three months I could not stop eating beef. I finally settled on the carnivore way of life and it's so natural for my body. Tomorrow I'm breaking a ten day fast and, although it was painless, I'm ready. I'll be enjoying a nice steak.

[@panther36]

❤ carnivore! Lamb was my dinner

[@mystars5283]

I fasted once for 3 days. Had to be very inactive for the duration to persist at it. Also, had to avoid watching or reading anything that triggered strong emotion. Had breathtakingly clear and colorful mental images and dreams on the fast.. But - as i say - inactivity was essential for it to work. But 3 days only was what I could manage. I started to feel sad and deprived - like a little kid, really. So I started eating again. What I can manage on an ongoing basis is daily 17 hour fasting. That is watching that I am not over consuming and eating what I eat within a 7 hour timeframe. It is not difficult (for me) and a good chunk of the fasting time - i am asleep. Thank you so much for your inspiring and info packed videos, Amanda Rose!

[@rebeccas7366]

Do you say inactive because you are too weak to do anything?

[@jvonhaugg]

Thank you for your realism! I'm currently on Day 10 of 30/40 day water fast. I'm not craving anything yet, except maybe wanting what I am serving my family. LOL. Thanks for the meal plan idea. I had already thought to break my fast with bone broth and slowly, slowly move up to eating keto. Plenty of veggies and salads. Without the alcohol, I'm sure to stay in Ketosis a little bit better. LOL. If I get past Day 26, it will be my longest fast. 😊😊 Thanks for the video. And I'm am so glad you didn't have to have surgery! Update: Well, It's Aug and I'm now 7 months from my 28-day water fast. I did well. Didn't crave food. My body did tell me time was up when I started tasting sweet water. Ended the fast with broth and then took 8 days to refeed. I had done a ton of research and the only consequence I didn't really think about was hair loss. The stress of the low calories had me dropping hair 2 months after I started eating again. Now my hair is thickening back up. For me, fasting is a great tool. I still love it. But I think in the future, I'm done with long fast (more than 10 days) unless God really calls me to it. I did this one for personal reasons. Thanks again for your informative video! I learned a lot and was able to incorporate it into my fast! God bless!

[@Tina-kf8kk]

I’m gearing up to go 40 days for the first time! What is your fasting regimen? Like are you doing just plain water or adding electrolytes and minerals? I have some snake juice packets I’m planning on using. I’d love to hear your plan! I hope all is going well with your fast!

[@teekoamigo]

@@Tina-kf8kk she said she added sodium and potassium to the water. She said non day 7 she got a "Meyers cocktail" IV

[@anir8023]

U will destroy ur hormones and ur thyroid …. Watch the space

[@richardlawson6787]

Whew...i dont see how people fast that long...i prefer 3 to 5 day fasts and thats hard enough

[@PinkFlowerPetal]

Hair loss is Parasites. They move up to your head for safety. They poop which stops follicle growth. Get rid of the parasites your hair grows back. Fasting helps & Fenbendazole etc.

[@mdorn6592]

Fasting is very spiritual. I did several days and the longer I went the less 'hungry' I was. Good for you - a true reset! I would highly recommend transitioning with bone broth into carnivore

[@tash4879]

I’m actually on day 3 of a planned 10 day fast right now. I’m glad this popped up because I hadn’t really considered planning what I was going to eat to break my fast. I need to do that to avoid eating something not great or even too heavy coming out of it. Thanks for this on time video. 👏🏽

[@gk-mt3vy]

I would statt with an (raw) egg yolk NO SUGARS, STARCHES!!!!

[@crackerjackgo6415]

@gk don't do what @gk said. break the fast with the most easiest thing for your digestive system to digest: a high water content fruit like watermelon, cantaloupe or any other melon, ripe papaya, starfruit, maybe even tomatoes if you can handle the acid content and get organically grown varieties. dragonfruit is good too as it really helps to move that old matter, so it's maybe a good secondary fruit later during the breaking of the fast--since it contains less water than those mentioned earlier. (yellow dragonfruit is so 🔥 so good). water from the fruits is so much more hydrating to move that old fecal gut matter than any overboiled heated soup or eating an egg with yolk.

[@MrCulblu]

Depending on when you break fast, morning or afternoon I would say break it with something easy on your gut. I plan on breaking my fast, doing exactly what you are doing, I am 3.5 days in. I plan on breaking mine with yogurt and Manuka honey, or if it's in afternoon/evening a broth soup.

[@brianmerritt5410]

I broke my first 3 day fast with a piece of pie (a friend made it for me I was never gonna refuse it), but it did make my heart start racing.

[@Sunshine_Daydream222]

@@gk-mt3vy terrible advice. There is a KZbinr who broke his fast with raw egg and ended up in the hospital then he blamed the fast itself for his sickness 😂 fallacies 101

[@estherwiseman4380]

Thank you for making this video. Even though I’ve lost a little over 100 lbs, I have more that I want to lose. I have been in a stall and can’t seem to get out of it. This has helped me realize that maybe an extended fast would help, and then using soups for several days to get back into the OMAD. It really is a “mental exercise“ - thank you for this . 🥰

[@Sarahizahhsum]

Fasting leads to slowed down metabolism. Same with carb restriction.

[@i-am-that-what-i-am]

@@Sarahizahhsum rubbish... LOW calories = slowed down metabolism, yes. NOT the same response from the body as NO calories. I'm 60, lost 150lbs, i eat ZERO carbs, and have done for years, plus i train lightly every day.

[@lillb4091]

@@i-am-that-what-i-am Amazing! Zero carbs is the answer!👍

[@wbeckmann6965]

@@Sarahizahhsum Not true. Restricted dieting slows the metabolism, not fasting. Not the same thing.

[@richardlawson6787]

Listen...unless you fast for more than a week you can start right back with regular meals...i always end my fasts with a regular sized meal at the steakhouse no problems at all

[@theequeentahira]

The mental aspect of fasting is REAL! I like your breakdown of your process post fasting. Great video. 16:00

[@enyalord3807]

I could listen to her talk for hours! She really pulls you in when she speaks about a topic wow. ❤

[@DolledwithDaisha]

I’m glad you mentioned the “breaking the fast” so people can hear how to do it ! Thanks 😊

[@iamtheiamweareallone]

I fasted 45 days broke with steak 😂

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

​@@iamtheiamwearealloneI broke on day 18 with a sausage muffin...had to emediatley go back to fasting..I got severe reseeding syndrome...its extremely painful and Grose...now I only will drink veggie juice for 1 day then salad and hot veggies..never want to go through reseeding syndrome ever agian.

[@iamtheiamweareallone]

@@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army well why’d you eat gluten sugar and seed oils ? I hear You heck of a learning curve. You can flush those plants toxins though. That’s pure trash

[@gstolley]

All or nothing.....you speak my language! Loved this video. A clean break from the past.....definitely a goal for me.

[@Rachels123]

I usually don’t have the patience for weight loss videos… but you are a fantastic storyteller!

[@shortyduwop9172]

Yes! She explained it so well.

[@craftyrealtorpam]

Thank you for this video! I am freaking out because I just completed a 3 day juice fast juicing only green vegetables and a granny smith apple. It was great. I had no cravings and I wasn't hungry at all but I what Im freaking out about is that I also said what am I eating when I get off this and made a edamame, green pea and Kale soup that I said that Im eating for 3days. Im on day two of that and now I run across your video. This exactly what I needed to keep me motivated. This was such an encouragement for me. Thanks again and congratulations on maintaining. I have lost 50lbs and I want to loose another 50 lbs. Taking this step by step is definitely the way to go!!! Thanks!!!

[@elizabethasikpo2847]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏🏾 💐 🥳

[@tennesseetexan281]

You are such an encouragement to me, girl! Thank you.

[@brandonsamuel2497]

This is by far one of the best videos on fasting I’ve seen. Thank you

[@velvetbees]

I started a huge shift in eating habits by having nothing but watered down green smoothies of spinach, lettuce and the like. I did it for almost three weeks and lost 20 lbs. That began a complete change in eating habits. Out went sugar, sugar substitutes rice, flour, gluten, all beverages but water, and eventually seed oils and excess carbs for an eventual 65 lb weight loss. It was over a few years because the changes in food were slow. The first things that went were sugar and wheat, the gateway foods to obesity. Instead of seed oils, I use 100% certified pure olive oil or butter for cooking.

[@MissTippiLu]

Congratulations. So happy for you. I am doing intermittent fasting and KETO. Starting with a colon cleanse helped me reduce cravings. I’ve learned is to avoid foods that spike insulin since that leads to cravings.

[@velindamitchell583]

I did a 10 day fast under medical supervision. When she says she needed a "clean slate," i know just what she means. I went to a place called True North Health Center in Santa Rosa, CA, which is an amazing place. They call it clearing your palate. I wanted help getting off sugar, salt and fats. And the fast achieved all of that. They recommend getting off those before you arrive. But if i could have done that by myself i wouldnt be needing to go there, was my thought. Because of that decision to go cold turkey i did have a miserable second day. But it never got worse than that! I felt my last discomfort of hunger on the third day. After that, there was honestly no feeling of hunger. A gradually increasing feeling of less stamina, but no actual feeling of hunger discomfort. This is very common to long term fasting. They very gradually refed me over 4 days. This was more challenging than fasting. As Amanda says, the blissful flavors of in my case a cucumber juice, or vegetable broth eclipsed any possible pining for (horror of all horrors, a twinkie). I HIGHLY recommend an extended fast to kickstart a new life. I went there in pre-diabetes. Half way through my fast my blood glucose was down, my blood pressure was down, my arthritic inflamation was down. The dark, dark and disgusting days of last suppering my "last donut, last cookie, last hamburger, last pbutter m&ms , ETC." made me ill and brought me NO JOY. The contrast of two weeks off of all that bad food is the contrast between heaven and hell! The memory is helping me going forward one day at a time. I lost 20 lbs. Two weeks after that i had gained back 10 lbs. I made no changes and just kept going, but remember now I'm off sugar, off junk food, off fast food, and eating vastly more plant based foods. In another week I had lost that 10 lbs again. I am eating a ridiculously big salad every day, with a can of beans in it and some home made dressing. I eat something else about 3 hours later (an egg, ½ a sweet potato, etc) and then fast 16-18 hours. So not quite OMAD. I hear Amanda's voice in my ears over and over "I dont do moderation." And that is me. I go in big, too. I first heard of ELAB while isolating during my first bout with covid in 2020. Yes, it has taken me this long to get this far. i admitted i needed help, and True North was my saving grace. ( http:/healthpromoting.com ). I can't recommend them highly enough (i get no kick-back for sharing this, btw). If you just cant get it off the ground by yourself, they are the perfect solution. I understand that was all the easy part and now begins the "grind." Im here to thank Amanda for the part she has played in this that she doesn't even know about. Im thankful for sharing her success. Her books. Her videos, includung the one showing her skin wasn't crazy loose after her weight loss (which is a terror for us big girls). THANK YOU for your courage to show us the way forward and out of the maze. And for your endurance hanging in with us all the way through. ❤

[@heidiroy-boy]

True North is awesome..but it's for people that have money 💰

[@bettyboop3206]

Hi Velinda, I am afraid to go to True North because they are so anti salt. My mother had low sodium which appeared in lab tests. When my sodium gets low I get terrible headaches, sometimes leg cramps. How do I trust them? My MD who teaches the Paleo/ keto diet says there is no reason to restrict salt. I don't see the scientific evidence to support veganism either..

[@maggie7660]

My daughters bought me a cruise, so I’m going to fast so I can look my best, I have 21 days, so wish me luck, I weigh 137, so it’s going to be a challenge, I have never fasted before

[@maggie7660]

I hate my body now

[@richardlawson6787]

Ditch the salads and eat steak

[@piper6878]

The purpose for the higher self is to transmute the 7 vices into 7 virtues. Fasting is the basic approach to this, to improve autophagy internally and to reduce toxic garbage, to diminish toxic mindset, and to cultivate humility, benevolence, gratitude, self-control, love, patience, self-restraint and diligence. The results: a renewed spirit, body & mind.

[@petuniaromania6294]

It's day 7 for me. Still having diarrhea but today may have been the last day of that. I am doing great so far - not sure how long I will go. The longest fast I have ever done was 21 days and I didn't want to stop but a friend, who was also fasting, convinced me that we should stop, mostly because she was hungry 😂

[@smileinfinity9761]

How much u lost ?

[@richardlawson6787]

Take konjac fiber and no diarrhea

[@petuniaromania6294]

@@smileinfinity9761 I fasted 12 days and lost about 12 pounds. I felt really good but I ended up eating again. I am beginning another fast tomorrow but this time I will be utilizing beef and chicken bullion and real bacon bits. The inflammation I have went away almost entirely during the fast.

[@petuniaromania6294]

@@smileinfinity9761 I just started a new fast, today is Day 4. How are you doing, are you fasting?

[@petuniaromania6294]

I was able to bend over to buckle my shoes this morning, that was awesome!! I started another fast last night and will eat again Saturday night.

[@GenRN]

I’m on Ozempic and doing OMAD and Keto. The weight is coming off painfully slow. Which tells me how insulin resistant and metabolically ill I have been. I’m about to add in light exercise. I’m down almost 30 lbs. High weight 277 lbs; now 249. Thinking of doing an extended fast. You are very inspiring. Thank you!!!

[@EatLikeABear]

Stay focused! It's worth it

[@visco154]

Just do a Carnivore lifestyle. You don't need meds.

[@lolaloren1773]

@@visco154... I’m eating meat but I find myself constipated but when I go vegan I’m fine and feeling great!!!!

[@MsJudith0907]

Your storytelling skills are on point. I can listen to you all day 😘😘😘

[@LovePrettySunsets]

I thought I was the only one who craved sardines when my body was in need of nutrients. I remember being severely low in Vitamin D and sardines in olive oil were my crave. It felt so nutritious and really filled my tank. Great job with your success! I wish you ongoing health maintenance.

[@nikireinert2459]

Sardines are high in Calcium,which over 50s are supposed to have over a 1000mg daily.

[@kathygann7632]

I KNOW sardines are great, but just the thought of them makes me cringe. Wish I could get over that.

[@LovePrettySunsets]

@@kathygann7632 I hear you. I do the skinless/boneless and found that sometimes it really grosses me out too. Ha!

[@crystala917]

Congratulations Amanda!!! What an awesome video!!! Great job!!! You're such an inspiration!!! Thanks sooo much for sharing your journey!!! Love it!!! 🥳🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏

[@barbarahermannster]

Off topic, but your jacket is really pretty. Thanks for the supportive videos. You're the best!

[@In_TheHouse]

You are a great storyteller. I can listen to you all day. Thanks for posting. ❤

[@dawnu.leonardmosh7583]

Your strategy is what I thought would work but never tested it. I am now on a 21 day water fast and will break it as you suggested..

[@11candy11]

I've been fasting since my teens for religious reasons--anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks at a time. When i fast, i tend to cook a ton for others, (I enjoy watching them eat LOL) and now i watch youtube food videos. By the way: Great video. Thanks

[@Itsme-sq2xt]

You are awesome btw. For finding a way to maintain it by watching vids or even a helper, it’s dope.

[@Kellys_kitten_squad]

The insulin sensitivity is so great plus the effect on leptin and Ghrelin. Things taste so much sweeter after a fast.

[@jorgecarrejo7562]

The thing she didn't talk about is autophagy and stem cell production from extended fasting.. Which is the main reason I started looking into extended fasting.. And I'm doing the opposite of what she recommended.. I watch hells kitchen videos and cook for my girlfriend to desensitize myself of food.. Day 11 and its working wonderfully..

[@EatLikeABear]

That’s an interesting strategy. I think if you’re mindful about your purpose, that could work well. Report back!

[@jeanna7851]

Years ago I was forced into a fast, ie... Had no food or money, my roommate was extremely food selfish, she would not share . Period. I would watch food network and look at food magazines and cookbooks. For whatever reason, to this day, if I'm hungry and feel like there's nothing to eat I do those things and also look at menus of restaurants online, before I know it my appetite is suppressed, or satisfied or whatever. Idk . But it works for me.

[@jorgecarrejo7562]

@@EatLikeABear I only made it to 24 days.. For no apparent reason my ankle started hurting like I rolled it.. Then the pain increased dramatically that night.. So I broke my fast to deal with that.. Might try again to hit 30 days again next year..

[@NaO-ps9mo]

@@jeanna7851 I know exactly what you mean. I do this a lot when I’m fasting and it works 😅

[@wandagutierrez5338]

Timely message. I’m in day 4 of a 14 day fast after a year of carnivore with a seven month stall following a 70 pound loss. I’ve known I was switching from carnivore which kept me so hungry I couldn’t fast, but hadn’t decided what I was going to do. I’m thinking I’ll be eating like a bear, what we in the fasting community call OMAD-one meal a day. I like the huge salad option or cooked veggies.

[@aknmo541]

Let us know how you do! And keep that protein in-muscle wasting is weight loss you don’t want! I appreciate you sharing this experience for us learning

[@Turkeyhome]

I am on the carnivore diet (Beef, Bacon, Butter and Eggs), it is day 33 for me. I very quickly and naturally transitioned to OMAD - simply because I simply wasn't hungry in between 24 hour meals. I intend to start a 5 day water diet after this weekend purely for health benefits. I have lost about 20lbs and feel great. After my fast I will resume OMAD carnivore as a lifestyle - I love it.

[@Finnarmy]

So you didn't eat any vegetables

[@Turkeyhome]

No, what for?

[@veronicagraham8107]

Ld the vegetables do any arm?

[@ethianmar]

You have such an entertaining way to talk, and it's full of good information and encouragement. Thanks for this wonderful video! 💜

[@lesliepenning387]

So appreciate the "real" experience, and details. We're human, and everyone's different! Lots of good information, thank you!

[@martanna84]

I love this. If I was single it would be easy. But as a society where food and alcohol bonds us it is hard to say no. Even with my partner it is the joy of having breakfast together or munching on a snack.

[@Its_tiy]

You guys should fast together! I believe that would bring you guys closer than ever

[@marvahgprah6847]

You are amazing, thank you for helping people like me who been struggling with my weight. Thanks for all the details how to end the fast and that's the most important thing about fasting. I really appreciate you and happy New year to you and your family, I pray that God continue to bless us and give us good health and long life. from Liberia.

[@daphnelabelle1313]

This is such an amazing video! You are so awesome and I appreciate how honest, candid and real you are! Truly a path blazer!

[@PrairieChickenCO]

My first fast ever was the month of April. Like, the entire month. 30 days. I lost 40 pounds, after starting eating with Kettle and Fire bone broth, and getting on carnivore, I regained 5 pounds (colon got refilled) and haven't gained weight again. After 3 days, your body stops making the hunger hormone. What helped me was watching cooking shows on tv.

[@tiffanyq2528]

Wow!! You lost 40 pounds in 30 days

[@maggie7660]

I never knew not eating was so healthy

[@mettamorph4523]

​@@maggie7660yes! not eating is the best thing for our body. I just started 16:8 intermittent fasting, lost 17 pounds in 7 weeks. I eat meat fish bacon eggs, use butter and lard and coconut oil to cook with. No bread pasta white potatoes rice oatmeal. I am amazed at the weight loss. I eat between 11am and 7pm every day. In the last 4 months my longest fast was 40 hours, once.

[@lynnmonet7282]

Yesss!! I know it’s odd but when I fast watching cooking videos and other people eat help me get through the fast lol

[@mollyhurst5556]

After three days of fasting I'm still hungry. I was hungry all through it. My ketones are through the roof but it is miserable. So tired of water.

[@FastTracktoFitness]

Wow this is incredible! I just finished a 5 day fast and the weakness was getting to me ! Good for you!

[@neilouellette3004]

Did a 8 Day Water Fast to jumpstart my intermittent fasting regime w/Low to No Carb meals. I've lost 50 lbs. in 3 months 5/1/23-8/1/23. Couple of times I hit a brick wall for a week or so at "40 lbs. & 50lbs." and immediately went into 5 Day Water Fast both times to jumpstart. 60 yrs old, 6'-0" tall, 250 lbs. 5/1/23 to 198lbs 8/1/23. Goal?? around 183 lbs.

[@gsadventures678]

I am on day 26 of my water fast Amanda!

[@lanaodierna6670]

So entertaining you are. Very animated! Thanks for your videos! You’re an inspiration!!!

[@Dakiniwoman]

So now it's three years after I did my own 16 day fast and I kept most of the weight off but have not lost more trying to eat Carnivore... being such a carb-addict I have failed but I ran across your video again now nearly a year after I first watched it and find you are very inspiring and giving me the inspiration to try another fast myself... I know it would be very good for me and after I could also try a one meal a day plan.

[@tracynatale7779]

Thank you, Amanda! This group is so successful because you are a REAL person eating every day average food! Did you do any more EFs during WL mode?

[@garnettallen6408]

Amanda, this was a very interesting video. You are such an inspiration and your weight loss story is amazing! Thank you for sharing. Also, you look very good. 😊

[@I.Am.RosaMarie]

You are an excellent story teller!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@AngelaMay66]

I agree. Most videos are boring and I can't get through them

[@Expressobean]

Thank you for telling your story, very interesting. I know we can't all do things the same way but you inspired me to take care of myself, thank you.

[@i-am-that-what-i-am]

From a 60yo guy who recently lost 150 lbs after 30years of ever-increasing obesity... Like most doctors, you don't seem to make the foundation connection, which is fasting insulin level... If one has been fat for a long time, they'll be both insulin resistant and, also have high fasting insulin... There is NO withdrawal from the body's fat locker until fasting insulin is lowered... Body fat "set point" is also DIRECTLY corelated to, you guessed it, high fasting insulin... Fasting lowers blood glucose level which lowers fasting insulin, that's the main reason WHY fasting works. Converting the body back to being an "on demand" fat metabolism, as opposed to an "on supply" (force fed carbs to the point of out of control insulin) will normalise insulin and then, the body normalises so the fat just falls off. I break my fasts by eating FAT, because dietry fat does not provoke an insulin response.

[@EatLikeABear]

This video has a different focus, in particular what to eat when it's time. If you have a meal model that works for you, then by all means, keep on doing it.

[@daleval2182]

Im down 55, still 65 to go , im on a 5 day fast , you helped give me good foresight,

[@MsNS-uh7vb]

Incredibly aspirational content! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@med77m26]

Taking magnesium with D3 can and electrolytes will help curb hunger craving for carbs. Water will help with hunger pains. B12 vitamins are important, but they tend to make be hungry. I have no idea if I'm odd lol ! Another tip to try for hunger pains is to empty your gut or clean it out, because if you are constipated, even just a little bit can give your stomach hunger pains or send those hunger signals to your brain 🧠

[@sebina4703]

First time I find a believerble story for fasting... I trying it from today.. Thanks alot for this video

[@shellyodebralski8830]

Your videos are always interesting and inspiring. Thank you for all you do.

[@yoduff6897]

Great information and very inspiring! Right now I am working on a 14 day fast and going to try your meal plan example afterwards. Thanks so much for making this video

[@SlotstheMetaphysicalwa]

I did 90 but was due to thoat surgery so wasnt planned but it did help me realize our bodies can live without food and water by the end of 90 days i started to get weak so i was trying soups and yogurt to began foods.

[@janiceg7661]

I once did a 3 day water fast and actually gained 4 lbs. made no sense, and swore never again. I’ve tried every gimmick, egg fast, starch solution which I did enjoy sweet potato and cinnamon for breakfast. Anyway, I’m experimenting now with omad, rbs, elab. I also added a supplement that’s supposed to help with blood sugar. We’ll see…love your content. Thank you 🙏

[@kathleencasey7961]

Read dr. Jason Fung. The Fasting Method. It will explain medically

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

U prob were holding water ..

[@bukky915]

How much water did you drink

[@FantajiMyou]

3 days not enough time love. The body holds first then drops.

[@changeoffocus1074]

@@Jessica-tz5cl exactly what I’m thinking! That was water weight!

[@yodservant]

This is very interesting....I'm eating basically soup as a main meal and usually only one meal a day. I'm able to maintain my weight fairly well and when I step up my hour long walks to 3x or more a week I feel quite well. Thank you for posting...bless from Arizona 🦁

[@SilentRunningRedux]

For 29 days, I was deprived of food by others, with only tap water, no salt or vitamins. After release I continued to day 34, ie a total of 33 days not consuming any food, thpiygh I did drink water. Videos like this strike me as both interesting abd important to show people most do not need to eat. My only “voluntary” water fast longer than 2 days was an easy 12 day water fast allowing myself some NaCl. Re feeding syndrome like fasting each CAN BE FATAL, if one is quite lean to begin with. I was under 99 pounds when the 33day fast started, and under 80 pounds at the end. I nearly died eating again, despite consuming very little very carefully, offered intensive care in a hospital but dealng with the situation myself…. RFS did continue for many months. I’d lost an immense amount of muscle, but that’s not all lomg fasts do. It’s a good way to unalive yourself or to unalive someone in your control though there are penalties for the latter.

[@Yousha999]

Thank you Dr.Rose for the motivation and all the great detailed fasting journey it motivated me to restart my fasting program 😊

[@EatLikeABear]

Awesome! Go crush it!

[@williamthurman9082]

Its all about mindset .....how strong is ur resolve......can one stick To the plan .......how strong is my social mindset....can I go to a family get together and stay on point ....and be happy or At peace with it....thanks for doing ur Blog keep it up

[@alchemenergyacademy6231]

There is a huge difference between Deprivation/starvation and fasting for spiritual reasons. The first is very very hard. The 2nd is isn’t difficult if you are focused on the deep spiritual significance and purpose. Fasting more than 72 hrs has proven to reduce your metabolic rate.

[@offmyrockerretreat]

Thank you for this info and sharing your experiences!

[@trishcallahan4543]

Love your new hair!! Thanks for the video!

[@vickywaghorn574]

Can’t tell you how this helped me , I’m in the middle of a fast day 6 and wondering to go to 10 …20 and WHAT to eat after the one meal a day sounds perfect 👍

[@tamaraweimer945]

I absolutely love your energy!! and Congratulations to you your journey. I do IF daily with Wednesday either 24 or 36 hour fast. And week a month I do 72 hour fast. Listening to you on this journey gives me hope to work up to my 1 week fasting goal!

[@med77m26]

I think everything in moderation. Most people have long success with doing carnivore or keto diet and then include fasting in between. Either a 3 day fast here and there or to include 24 hour fast once or twice through the week. I really believe it depends on the individual and health issues.

[@lasha4585]

Thank you for this, very encouraging!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@AgateLogi]

I admire your strength and willpower for this! I have such difficulty not drinking coffee and other caffeinated drinks while fasting. I’d love to drink just water for a longer time period..

[@trinabredin5714]

Thanks for the video. Inspiring, encouraging. Your hair looks great!

[@carolmcenroe-sz5gx]

Love your honesty, openness and attention to detail. May I ask, did you ever go back to enjoying an alcoholic drink? You are an inspiration. You look wonderful, presume you never needed bariatric surgery after all.

[@NalaMahal]

Funny…I’m on day 9 of my water fast and I’m craving the anchovies that are in my cabinet 😅

[@Rita-uy1uf]

How long do you plan to fast. Curious about starting an extended fast..

[@NalaMahal]

@@Rita-uy1uf Hey there. I honestly am torn with the duration of my fast. At first I went in thinking I’ll do a 14-day fast. But after watching a few KZbin videos of men and women fasting for 30 days, I wondering if I could fast that long. My only concern are the fasting symptoms and how far my mind will go to play tricks on me lol. I put electrolytes in my water so that I’m not feeling week during the day and I don’t faint as much as others may have reported who have done strictly water with no salt. All-in-all, I’ll be satisfied with 14 days fasted but am now aiming for 30 days.

[@kimberlyjohnson8411]

How are you doing now?

[@megalou6567]

You may just need some salt

[@minasokhangoo7120]

How it goes?

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

You did a good job. You were very determined. You started a new life for yourself... in a sense.

[@kikimbrown]

Sometimes I go fasting for 1 and a half day unintentionally because I am too lazy to cook, go outside to eat or even order online. I would like to try fasting for 7 days some time.

[@absunshine6906]

Congratulations on your adventure. Ah yes fasting....it reduces your Insulin level and so the weight comes off. Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. Benjamin Bickman talk about fasting plans and Insulin and I learned so much from them. I have PCOS and was Insulin Resistant with this metabolic disorder. Fasting is the #1 way to reduce it.

[@EatLikeABear]

I found both after all of this. Who knew! The “what you eat” is an important aspect of the fasting though

[@projectqueen610]

I did a 15 day fast...it was amazing.

[@tinarr9258]

Don’t you get delirious and not be able to finish tasks at work?

[@shanewise5812]

I'm on day 6 of 15! Best thing I've ever done

[@tradersquarter]

Awesome story, congratulations!

[@fallingfeather21]

Recently I had an intestinal "episode". Lots of blood. I fasted for 5 days, partially cause my guts ached. Partially fear. Followed with a week of fruit juice and bone broth. That was nearly a year ago. I fell WAY better than before. 20 lbs just fell off. Aches and pains nearly gone.

[@deborahnagel9011]

you need to get checked by doctor, I'm glad you are feeling better but blood is a sign of cancer ,please get colonoscopy to be sure.

[@fallingfeather21]

@@deborahnagel9011 Been over a year, NO blood. I feel great!! Have now gone gluten free. Never thought for a second I hd a problem with it, but evidently I do. Fell so much better without it. (Although I do miss some of my favorite junk food)

[@keepdancingmaria]

I recommend to anyone reading this comment, if you are experiencing any "episode" involving blood and guts, please go see a doctor and not try to treat it yourself.

[@karatheriault6715]

Congratulations!! Thank you very much!!! I needed to here this this morning. I am inspired!!

[@BillyGoatScruff1000]

Absolutely love your energy!

[@justrashanda3662]

I’m so glad I came across your video today’s April 1st and I’m starting with a 10 day dry fast want to refeed on soups for a couple of days then do another 10 day fast your video is very motivating and I feel more mentally prepared now

[@EatLikeABear]

I wish you all the best, but would not be inclined to do such a long dry fast. I had medical supervision for mine, and I doubt he would have been in on a dry fast.

[@estherchandy6292]

You're lovely. Fun, matter of fact and I am so glad you're on here. Warm hug

[@1stJohn3.9-10]

I bought a scale after 2 years 😬 So I did a 3 water fast, and I felt amazing! I'm moving out of state next month, so it's been overwhelming and boring trying to only eat up what's in my refrigerator and cupboards. I only want to shop for 1 week's worth of food, so I'm going to do OMAD every 25 hours M-F from home: BREAKFAST: 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am LUNCH: 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm DINNER: 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm I'll eat out on Sundays and only drink Water on Saturday. ~Then each month I'll increase my Water Fast Month #2 Water 2 days Month #3 Water 3 days Month #4 Water 4 days Etc.

[@wendys6606]

Thanks Amanda helpful video. Curious what was in your soup?

[@babushkawoman]

I've done 67 water only 3 day fasts since 11/2020. I do 2 every month. Once I did a 7 day water only fast in that time period too. I preferred the 3 day fast, so returned to them. It amazingly cured a long term, well since 2012, bad arthritis I had in my left hip, after breaking right ankle 2012. I continously got cortisone shots when ever allowed in that hip. Till I started regular 3 day just water fasts, 2 a month. The pain was like a 9. Down to a 2. Like a memory, a twinge tells me I used to have the issue. It amazed me. That & reading how it fixes diseased cells, all the benefits, only reason I stick to it faithfully. Believe me, I stick to nothing, specially if others notice & comment, ask me when next fast? I previously would be ready to quit any good habit if that happened. I hold on tight to 3 day just water fasting.

[@horsenaturalbaby]

I eat carnivore and fast

[@karenmancina4170]

Me too

[@rianajansevanrensburg2444]

Just found you today and loved this video and the information you shared. Makes a lot of sense. I love the setting, your voice and your energy and most off all I just love the bird on your jacket. New follower here form South Africa

[@MerkabaMM]

I didn’t eat for 17 days, (fasting for spiritual reasons). I wish I could do that again. After my fifth day, my hunger went away completely.

[@Des_Ogers_Kaeselanze]

Holy shit her smile is GORGEOUS

[@felipearbustopotd]

Congratulations to you. *** I lost 18 kgs / 39 lbs doing OMAD. Currently not doing OMAD. The longest I have gone is 48 hours.

[@emw747]

love your energy!!!!!! many blessings to you, thank you so much for the insight!!!😊😊😊😊

[@candyc.3163]

God knows we all eat too much! Most of us are so blessed we’re obese. But what I don’t understand is what is the difference between this and anorexia? I’ve always heard anorexia is a mental disorder.

[@EatLikeABear]

I would take that question to a professional, but a key sign in my personal case is that I still have a good bit of body fat and eat around my maintenance calories. I would eat more if I could get away with it!

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

The goal of fasting is for mental, physical and health benefits whereas an anorexic person is driven by the compulsion to eradicate body fat at the expense of their physical and mental health. So fasting could be done in a safe way or a dangerous way depending on the mindset of the person doing it, for example, I think it might be dangerous if someone has nutritional deficiencies that they are not addressing or if their body fat percentage is already extremely low.