Intermittent Fasting 18-Month Update | The Results Are In

[@debk.1023]

Since watching your IF video I have lost 20 pounds in 3 months. It has changed my relationship with food and shown me how I can allow my body to heal itself. I truly believe God does put things in front of us to benefit us if we have eyes to see it. Thank you Jennifer!

[@dianafajardo3642]

That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@melciad8980]

Wonderful Deb K

[@erinlawrence4346]

I started the Intermittent Fasting 8 hr. eating window and 16 hour fast, in July after watching your June video. I have lost 15 pounds just by limiting my eating window to about 9-5p. I pack my lunch and I pack a breakfast bar every day M-F and I also prepare a large tumbler of water to sip throughout the day. I am 61 years old and never thought weight loss could be this easy. I’m looking forward to lowering my risk of getting adult onset diabetes (this runs in my family). I was 182 ibs to start and this week I am 167 lbs. this week. Thank you Jennifer, I too feel like I am on my way to improving my health trajectory and this feels so satisfying. 🌻

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I am so so happy for you, Erin! Congratulations!!

[@EE-hi4re]

Congratulations

[@awfd7798]

Congratulations!

[@CG-mj8tk]

Congrats!! I think it impacts health as well in a very positive way.

[@darlenebeck3785]

Erin, Thank you for giving your age. It’s great to know that this works for someone in their 60’s. I wish you good health and happiness. Keep up the good work. Darlene

[@sharischmidt4712]

I've done intermittent fasting ever since I was a teenager even though I didn't know that's what it was called. I was never a breakfast person even though everyone said it was the most important meal of the day I couldn't eat it. I always had a healthy lunch and dinner , rarely ate potato chips, cheesies , soda's or lots of candy that just wasn't our household. My family's treats were fresh fruit and veggies with homemade dip. No one in my family has ever had weight issues , we're all healthy and active and are happy going for hikes almost each weekend's.😊🍁

[@carolwaigand791]

The cancer testimony gave me chills as well. Way to go!! I’ve fastest for almost three years & have gently guided several toward the lifestyle. My teenage daughter even did a research paper on intermittent fasting to try and prove me wrong…she found I was not 😁

[@jackiebowen6239]

Jennifer, your first video on this pushed me into trying IF myself and I am so grateful you did it. My eczema and allergies are GONE (were severe & with me since a teen). I am off one blood pressure med and prob going off the other one shortly. Gave up scales years ago, so have no idea how many pounds are off, but am down TWO sizes of jeans and feel great in shorts again, so gave up the frumpy-dumpy capris this summer; 4" off hip measurement since last year. All of this since March 2021 when I saw your video. THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU ❤️

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I'm so happy for you! My eczema has gotten better too... I forgot to mention that!

[@bcorreal]

How long before your eczema was gone ?

[@jackiebowen6239]

@@bcorreal about three months in; I follow the fasting time strictly with only black coffee, tea, or water using 16:8 schedule. It was such a nice surprise!

[@lynnettefranks]

I was pre-diabetic and very unhealthy. I've lost almost 30 lbs in 18 months as well. I had to work up to the 16:8 intermittent fasting times. I did plateau, though, and had to add a 24 hour fast per week to keep going. There are so many more health benefits than just losing weight. It is amazing how much better I feel and look. -Lynnette

[@lissetsanchez5316]

The letter from Marianne brought me to tears. What a beautiful testimony. I believe in the IF method and appreciate the encouragement this video brought back. It isn't easy (if you keep having to restart), but I have never felt my best until i started IF method. There are many opposing opinions on this "diet". Which I often find myself correcting people when they place IF in the diet category. It isn't a diet. It's a method of eating pattern. No foods have to be restricted. Thank you Jennifer for staying true to what is right and being open and honest.

[@jennifergeck6118]

I watched your IF video on March 12, and began my first fast on the 13th. Your video made it seem so doable. Since then, I have lost 49 pounds. I appreciate you sharing your story and facing any potential internet backlash. You made a real difference in my life. I had heard of IF before, but you were the first who made it so approachable.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Wow! I'm thrilled for you!

[@portiaread9484]

Wow that’s amazing!

[@cathythomas2692]

Wow! Have you had any weight gain periods over the 18 month period? I am afraid of yo-yoing.

[@goyoshorts]

Wow!!

[@nikkiwitt9475]

I too love how I don’t think about food all the time anymore, but truly ENJOY my actual meals!

[@Dawn33q]

You look so beautiful and healthy ❤️ I am so happy for Mary Ann , I agree God moments happen we just need to take notice 🙌🏻💯 I personally love this topic , I know it works wonders for your mind and body :)

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Alisha!

[@jennasaurusrex5296]

Another great video - I am definitely looking forward to your next video with Dr. Tae (sp?) regarding portion sizes in conjunction with intermittent fasting. Though I did notice two aspects regarding portions on the plates featured in this video that I believe are key components (according to my highly subjective observations lol) 1. You use traditional china which tends to be smaller in portion when compared to the typical "American-sized" dinner plates you get from Target, Walmart or at restaurants; and 2. you portion your food within the "inner ring" of that china neatly without excessive overflow onto the sides of the plates. Again - it's a highly subjective observation based on this video and ones you've filmed before regarding traditional china.

[@lmmbchampion]

I started intermittent fasting 14 months ago because I suspected that I had rheumatoid arthritis. When I woke up each morning, either I or my husband would have to pry my hands open. My knees, and hips were also in a lot of pain, as well. Since then all my joint pains have gone away and I have lost 25 pounds as a side benefit!

[@pdxoregon1]

Wow!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@elizabethanne8729]

Currently breaking my fast while watching with a nectarine, pear with a small bowl of cottage cheese 🙂…and now I’m crying at the end. Good Job Maryanne🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tjohannam]

What a transformation you went through, inside and out. You look so beautiful, more healthy and up to ten years younger now. IF is truly amazing!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you so much! I feel great.

[@tjohannam]

@@TheDailyConnoisseur 😊👍🏻

[@christaballerinarukavina6034]

I would suspect that plateaus affect older women more. I was a stick throughout my 40s. I put on a modest amount in my 50s and, finally in my 60s noticed that despite eating nutritious (organic) food and being a "beast" for 2 hours in the gym every night, I only put on more weight. I don't take daily meds of any kind and felt good (no thyroid issues either) but that was still too much weight. So I got onto IF 3 months ago. I'm 10 pounds down after 3 months and have plateaued twice. I don't worry about this plateau because the other benefits are so good. Everything that Jennifer is saying is absolutely true about the other benefits.

[@googleuser8143]

Hello Mrs. Scott, since watching your first video on Intermittent fasting I have lost 22 pounds. It happened so quickly for me. I would like to lose another 10 lbs. and I’ll be where I was before having children. The main things I did was I omitted sugar from my coffee and tea and I did 16/8 fasting. I would drink 2 cups of coffee a day and one cup of tea at night. I sleep so much better, I have lots of energy, I don’t crave sugar or sweets between meals. I also had a small cyst in my hand that was there for years and it’s gone!?! Thank you for the first video and this updated video. These videos were so helpful and very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@EE-hi4re]

💃🏻

[@jessicawarner7634]

I am an "all-in or all-out" person. I also have an addictive personality. I tend to be completely off sugar or quickly making my way back to an addiction. Knowing this has helped me so much in so many ways. I too love knowing what my boundary is. It is incredibly liberating in a weird way. I have always been petite and love following good nutrition habits--minimal or no snacking, whole foods, mostly water etc. I don't necessarily need to fast but I will be sharing this! ***I only feel lethargic after eating if I've eaten gluten, yeast or sugar (years of food logging). In case that helps anyone else trying to figure out their health issues.

[@kellyssimplesouthernlife2174]

Jennifer it gave me so much hope when you shared what fasting has done for your sinus infections! I have these all the time . I started fasting 4 weeks ago and have already lost 8 lbs and all my bloating is going down. I’m excited to see how this all unfolds. Thanks for all your sharing!

[@donna1915]

This is inspiring me so much! I’ve been struggling with 15 pounds after having 4 kids, and tried so many things! I’m on my third day with IF, and find your 16:8 is very doable and even enjoyable! Already seeing weight come off! Thank you so much for your very helpful videos and books!

[@trishahunt79]

Our bodies can heal themselves if we give it what it needs. Happy for you Maryann!! Thank you for sharing, Jennifer. I've been doing IF and dietary changes for the past 2 months and have lost 25 pounds. My a1c has lowered by a full point too!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Excellent!!

[@EE-hi4re]

👏🏻

[@Teresa-ni7og]

Do u mind me asking what dietary changes? Sounds like it’s working great!

[@trishahunt79]

@@Teresa-ni7og I was doing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, or SCD. I started it for some health issues I'm having. Weight loss was an added bonus.

[@Teresa-ni7og]

@@trishahunt79 thank u!

[@bunny_0288]

I feel inspired by this video. I've tried to lose weight for years, but it has always been a struggle. My natural eating patterns are not very far from intermittent fasting. I'm not a big breakfast person, and I've never been a huge evening snacker. The one thing that has stopped me from fully trying IF was the creamer in my coffee. I couldn't imagine having my coffee black. But I've been cutting down on creamer all week and this morning I drank it black. And it wasn't terrible! I can do this. I finished dinner around 6pm last night, had black coffee this morning, and didn't break my fast until noon for lunch. I truly hope this helps me get back to my ideal weight. ❤️

[@GinaC4]

Thank you so much for your testimony. It truly helps! You got me watching Dr. Jason Fung too. My husband and I started between a week- two weeks ago. He’s lost 22lbs! I’ve lost 6, starting later than him. I’m so encouraged- my annual dr exam was yesterday and my blood pressure was lower! I can fit in pants I couldn’t before and this is only the beginning!

[@ave248]

Thank you for inspiration, Jennifer💖 after 2 months of IF, I have lost 3 kg, no cravings, skin looks better. I started IF after watching your content. Best wishes from Sweden( woman, 48 y.)

[@savedraven5096]

Jennifer, thank you so very much for this very encouraging video! I was diagnosed with a terminal lymphatic disease called LAMs disease, 21 years ago, it is a disease that only women are born with and so believed to be linked to estrogen... I was told I might live 3 to 5 years... After two years, I had cut out all fast food, junk food and went organic, everything, from makeup to meat, everything! I didn't know intermittent fasting as a term, but that's how I began to eat. Here I am, 21 years later, still thriving, very fit and I am told all the time how (not in a prideful way) how beautiful I am and how healthy I look. I'm in my fifties and feel so blessed and grateful to the Lord for His mercy and grace on my life ❤️ Thank again for sharing all of this! May God richly bless you and keep you 🙏❤️🙏

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

This is so amazing! I'm so happy for you!

[@Wanderlust.428]

Good morning Jenn! I just started IF. Are you also doing exercises or did you do any during? And if you are how often do you do them and what kind? Yoga? HIIT? Thanks so much for sharing your journey with all of us!💐

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I keep forgetting to discuss exercise in these videos because I don't do it, haha. I do go on walks and I jump on the rebounder when my bad knee allows me to, but other than that no specific exercise.

[@EE-hi4re]

You should do cardio. But not the kind that stresses you out. I like walking

[@jennifersmith9892]

Adding fasted exercise can really help jump start the body. It actually also helps to curb my appetite so I can hit my 16 hour fast - sounds counterintuitive but works foe me! I do a mix of spinning, yoga, weights and walking, and try to make sure I do something for about 30 minutes most days of the week before I break my fast.

[@janetwischnia686]

Jennifer you should be so proud. You are amazing. I lost 50 lbs from fasting and going gluten free.

[@kingsdaughter9849]

Jennifer I just have to tell you how much you help me get back on my feet when I become discouraged or unmotivated. I've scoured the net for vids and info but there is something about your kind humble way of speaking and your laugh that touches my heart, and inspires my soul💖. Thank you for existing!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you so much. Your comment really encouraged me!

[@ellenpearson7379]

I have to second Bonnie Nichols’ comment. Well said and I am in complete agreement.

[@joanno.8002]

Same here!!!! You are a gem, Jennifer! A wealth of information and inspiration. 🌻

[@DansonforJoy]

I'm so thankful you're continuing to bring up Intermittent Fasting on your channel! I hope it will be as recurring as The Ten-Item Wardrobe! Ever since you first posted about this topic, I have begun trying to implement it. It has been an off-and-on struggle for me, but I'm more successful as I continue. I DO see the benefits, and I don't want to go back to old habits. Fresh encouragement every so often is SO welcome!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Jesse!

[@almaalcaraz7083]

I think you're one of the very few lucky ones that could eat 3 times a day with some carbs and still lose weight with intermittent fasting. I did some IF and lost only 4 lbs. in 6 months. So I did the low-carb intermittent fasting (LCIF) with only 1,200 kcal/day and that's when I lost 30 lbs in 6 months. You're right, it's different for everyone. If anything, intermittent fasting may not lose us big weight but i feel it's helping our bodies inside. It dodges many illnesses that may be developing while we don't do IF.

[@susanmunson4905]

I am with you. I have been doing it for 5 weeks and I have not lost any weight. I like the concept and I want to continue with it, but feel like I need to switch to low carb to get some results.

[@kogiemoodley1537]

I have been doing IF for 3 months .. Lost 3 kgs only... Eating veggies and small amounts of protein...

[@thepatriotess4279]

I cried when you read the email. So happy for her, it is indescribable the feeling she and you must feel. This is what it’s all about. Beginning my IF journey (again, I fell off the wagon) today. Thank you for the inspiration! Love everything you do on your channel. And I also love Agatha Christie ❤️ and routines and schedules, feel the same way you do!

[@JenniferVanMatreMissouriUSA]

I’m in tears! I’ve been following you for about 1.5 years and love all your books! I’m so excited that you are sharing the IF content. I feel like I have so much in common with you and that I can also have success with IF. I have list 25 lbs since Jan 2020 and I was kind of doing IF without realizing what I was doing. I’m fine tuning now, I was to lose a little more and gain more benefits. I’m in my mid fifties 😊 also I’m a big rule follower, love my “policies and procedures” as my husband calls them 😂

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@lizbridgeman9950]

Maryann! I could not be more happy for you! Such wonderful news.xx

[@annammazur9712]

Well done Marianne 👏 God blessed you. I've started IF 16hours and 2 cysts gone, -there were on my back 2 years. Healing process is happening when we fast. You have encouraged me to try. I've started from 14h for week and gradually extended to 16h. Once per week I'm doing 20h but on days when I feel good and had enough rest. We have to listen our bodies.

[@patriciashayes5929]

After losing 35 pounds over the past couple of years, I was stuck. Thanks to you, I"ve tried intermittent fasting (more like 10 hours) and painlessly lost another ten pounds over the past few months. I absolutely resonated with your words when you said you are no longer interested in food outside your meals. I had not realized it, but neither, now, am I. It also seems that what is on my plate is plenty. Multiple trips for seconds, thirds, etc. are fading away. Portion sizes become more and more reasonable and I eat everything. (Chips and cookies have been banned from my house for a couple of years, but I do eat them elsewhere. You know what? I no longer need to eat the whole package; a few is plenty. ) Thank you for continuing to speak about this totally natural and maybe traditional (yes, it's exactly how my ever-slim mother ate) eating plan. I look forward to hearing more and more.

[@annking-relationshipcoach]

Thank you for sharing that you were able to loose weight with the 10 hr window. That is what I plan to try.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Excellent!

[@jenazrehmanjenaz8761]

Hi Thanks for sharing your experience. I was wondering if you can tell more about your eating window. 10 to 12 hour seems doable. How long does it take to lose weight?

[@drleonesse]

When I was a overweight teenager, breakfast was at 6 a.m., lunch on school schedule, dinner at 4ish. I had no control over breakfast and dinner and I really, really wanted/needed to lose weight. I stopped eating lunch. Over the school year I lost 26 pounds (all I needed to lose). Even though this was not intermittent fasting, I had a daily 8 hour block of time when I did not eat.

[@christiearnold2781]

What an amazing email!!! I am so happy for Mary Ann. ❤ Thank you so much for doing this video...I was really wavering in my resolve. But I really need this. I will say that in the short time I have been doing it, I have noticed I lose weight faster if I follow your philosophy of not snacking or grazing. So for those hitting a plateau maybe that would help.

[@EE-hi4re]

I do intermittent fasting (One Meal A Day) as well as Keto. I've lost clothing sizes and weight. IF gives me hope

[@gloriacabeen2819]

God bless Mary Ann! May many others have this wonderful experience!

[@denisefair8024]

Amazing video, Jennifer!!! So beautiful! Way to go, MaryAnn! I’m a type one diabetic and I lost 50 pounds a year ago due to intermittent fasting. It took about six moths to do so. The side benefits are amazing! I use about 1/6 of my prescribed amount of insulin, my knees, hips and feet no longer hurt and my energy and mental clarity are through the roof! Less is more!!! There is such freedom in it! I completely agree with what you said about God putting things (or people) in our lives to help us. I feel that way about your channel!! God put it in my heart when I lost my weight to take better care of His temple (my body) in every way… mentally as well as physically and spiritually. Your channel has been a useful tool in helping me to do that!!! Thank you so much!💗

[@moniquehernandez97]

That’s amazing Denise. I went to really give this a go. You have inspired me.

[@denisefair8024]

@@moniquehernandez97 Thank you but all praise and glory goes to God!🙌🏻 Best wishes for your success. Prayer was key for me!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

That's wonderful, Denise!

[@kellieliacopoulos8005]

Hi Jennifer! WOOOWWW!!!! What an absolutely amazing story!! Bless your heart, Mary Ann!!!! Also, thank you so much for all the updates!! I have shared with you I have lost nearly thirty pounds since March, I'm 56 and I have never felt better!! SO much changes when you are able to lose unwanted weight!! So many of your messages have literally changed my life for the better and I am so grateful for you! Talk about God putting people in your life for good purposes!! You are definitely one of those people for me! :) See you tomorrow and have a great day!!

[@AtHomeWithLulu]

Wow. This is touching. I have been praying for the right path to my weight loss and also just to get my life back on track and I know this is it. I’ve done IF before and felt amazing but I got away from it and have been spiraling in my health and life in general ever since. This is the answer. I know it. Thank you so much.

[@LisainCalifornia]

Jennifer I just want you know you never looked puffy- I have always thought you looked healthy and beautiful.

[@mrs.shockley]

Oh I am so happy for Mary Ann! What a great email! I teared up! It's working for me too! I am closing in on losing 20 lbs. since I started last year in August. Thanks Jennifer!

[@solacescalicocritters7256]

Speaking of being a “snobby consumer”... you have ruined me to all other KZbin channels. 😄 I get so bored of all the others, and only yours satisfy anymore. Simply the best! 💕

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Ha! Thank you!

[@hollydominguez2539]

My husband and I gained quite a bit of weight over the pandemic. We watched your 12 month IF video before Labor Day weekend, and decided to use the long weekend to try it out. He has lost 5 lbs and I have lost 8 lbs as of this morning. We used to eat small meals & snacks 6-8 times between 6am to 11pm. Yesterday, we forgot to eat lunch. The changes take time but not too long. The 2 tips that helped us was to drink sparkling (fizzy) water during hunger pangs and to brush our teeth right after dinner.

[@shireensaroea946]

There are no hunger pangs if you eat only animal protein the days you want to intermittent fast

[@shireensaroea946]

@@BriarRoseA exactly!!!!! And you lose weight so quickly, and never feel hungry. and your skin starts to glow.

[@shireensaroea946]

@@BriarRoseA you don't have to do any of that. Just eat animal protein. I lost 50 pounds in 4 months. First time in a decade- Lots of carnivore channels if you want to learn more about it.

[@shireensaroea946]

@@BriarRoseA Also you can eat as much as you want, whenever you want, even the middle of the night!

[@shireensaroea946]

@@BriarRoseA I was strict for almost a year. It cleansed my body and had " keto rash, and keto fever"....all the candida died in my body. Its a long story.

[@AndreasJourney100]

I have been doing intermittent fasting for a few months and find it really easy to do. I'm planning to use it for the last 15 pounds of my 100 pounds weight loss journey.

[@EE-hi4re]

👏🏻

[@cathythomas2692]

Fantastic!

[@joannafoster3423]

One very possible reason for a plateau is still too much calorie consumption during the eating window. If you eat 3,000 calories, but have a more sedentary lifestyle where you burn significantly less than that, you will still not lose. Moderation is still an important key with IF.

[@angieandersen0705]

Oh, I stated to cry from this mail that you are reading ❤! So glad for this woman ❤️! Thank you for this beautiful videos ❤️!

[@violetsinspring5863]

I am doing IF 16:8 for the past three months. I didn’t need to lose weight but wanted to try it. I was amazed that in the past 6 weeks my doctor has cut the amount of blood pressure meds 4 times! I’ve had genetic high blood pressure for many years so I’m thrilled! Also have so much energy. I do IF 16:8 5 days a week.

[@TheVictoriaBoland]

I love your Dad’s words regarding how he mentally deals with hunger pangs. And the advice to go to sleep! So wise. We all could probably use more hours.

[@laurensheldrake2902]

I came here to say this! I'm lying in bed, about to go to sleep, and enjoying the slight feeling of hunger that means I've started burning fat!!

[@joanie4713]

I am 68 started intermittent fasting May 1, 2021. I started with 16/8 for a month then dropped to 20/4. I have lost so far 38 pounds and want to lose about 30 more pounds. I do not Keto I eat 2 meals a day, no snacks. Love fasting I eat foods that I like and have dessert with my meal every Sunday. Started losing weight quickly but now I’m losing about 1 pound a week which is perfect.

[@stephaniethomas1000]

You look extremely healthy, glowing and beautiful! If folks would look back at pictures of people before the 70's or so, you would see mostly thin healthy looking people. That was before the world was consuming huge amounts of processed foods.

[@CG-mj8tk]

And consuming 24/7!

[@frenchstyle7038]

Hello Jennifer! I recently discovered your channel through Marie-Anne Lecoeur and I watched a few of your videos on IF last week and decided to do it. It's been about 5 days now and I feel so good already! You are so inspiring. I do not have a weight target goal, just feeling better and losing the approx. 15 pds I gained during menopause. The first couple of nights were tough as I loved to snack in the evening but I don't even miss it anymore. When I feel a bit hungry, I drink water. I noticed I am less hungry during the day. Your advice and experience has been so helpful. I have never been on a diet either. I exercice regularly and eat well but I had to stop the snacks in the evening. I am so grateful for your videos!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Marie-Anne is wonderful. Thank you!

[@teresaharris4871]

I too have lost now 61 pounds over the past 2 years... fasting allows steady weight loss!!! Life changing to make your own rules for weight loss! I have 5 rules I follow! Keep going Jennifer with all your content! It is excellent !!! Praise God always ...as fasting is on the Bible too!

[@SoNick25]

Thanks for sharing your journey! Gluttony is a cause of so many health problems! I am not surprised with your results, or Marianne's. Eat to live, not live to eat!

[@lindacox9477]

Wow! What a miracle Mary Ann. I am so happy for you. God is good all the time!

[@debdobrosky8139]

Amen!! God is always good)!! 🙏✝️🙏

[@hannahparker9715]

I'm almost 26, and am an amateur ballet dancer. Health and fitness are interesting to me but I have not had any time to study these subjects deeply or find a diet/fitness that I can fit into my schedule. I've been trying (and failing) to kick a late-night binge-eating habit I've had for 10 years. Motivated by your videos, I decided to try the 16:8 method and hopefully get better muscle tone, cleaner lines, and a lighter weight, which are all important in ballet (particularly if you need a dance partner to lift you). I decided to just do 1 month for starters. So far I've gone from about 130 lb. to 124 lb. Doesn't sound like a lot, but I have visibly better muscle tone and no more bloating. I haven't weighed that in probably 11 years, and I am loving the way I look in my ballet attire. I'm going to keep doing this because I have totally lost the night binge habit, and you were right Jennifer - the cravings do go away. Now I'm on month 2. I may comment with another update later on. I can't tell you how encouraging this has been, to not think about food all the time, and to feel more elegant in my outfits. Definitely wouldn't have tried this if not for your videos. I love all your videos, Jennifer, and all summer they have really helped me clean up my lifestyle and embrace adulthood.

[@LoriSkees]

That email from Mary Ann is amazing! I am rethinking everything about my husband’s and my diet . We are generally healthy and eat pretty well, but we were shocked when he had a heart attack two weeks ago and a subsequent triple bypass! No heart disease in his family, and no previous symptoms, but he has Rhumatoid Arthritis, which causes inflammation. I have just been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and am investigating going gluten free, because I’ve heard gluten produces inflammation. I will be looking into IF when our lives settle down a bit. Our daughter is getting married a week from tomorrow! We are all so grateful he will be able to walk her down the aisle! QUESTION: is the 16-8 method the only option, or can you get benefits from other window time frames. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@christinemartin9449]

Hi from England. So happy for Mary Ann. My daughter in law has been diagnosed with cancer of the lymph nodes so I know how worrying it is. I keep saying that I must be one of the few people who have come out of the epidemic healthier than I went into it. At the beginning of 2020 I was diagnosed as being prediabetic and was put on a course run by the N.H.S. to get insulin under control. Because of the pandemic the course was done on Zoom. About this time I first found out about intermittent fasting and shortly afterwards I found your channel. The course made me very aware of what I was eating but the educator would not comment on intermittent fasting. Anyway, I have stuck to it, eating healthy but within reason, during my 8 hour eating period, I eat whatever I want. Et voila, I have lost 20lbs and feel great. I wan't greatly overweight but needed to lose this amount. I am 75, full of energy love my life (I have always done that), and feel much more confident. My glucose level is now below the danger mark! Thanks for doing these videos.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Fantastic!

[@gina_dee.1111]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RobinInTheCut]

Thank you for this video 🥰 your email you read brought tears to my eyes as well. I have started intermittent fasting myself and I see great results when I’m following my schedule. I do have a slip ups but they are becoming very far and few in between. This has definitely encouraged my journey.

[@jennifer4170]

We started IF in March, and not long after, I saw your 1- year follow-up video (I've been a fan for many years). We also adhere, somewhat, to keto, but aren't militant about it. I've lost about 40 lbs; my husband, about 60. It's the most effortless thing I've ever done! I have 23 lbs to go before I'm within the normal BMI range, but might continue another 20-30 lbs to get back to my 20s/ young mommy size (at 58, that may not be doable, but why not try?) We both have many health issues, so this has also helped improve our health (it's true that autophagy does "clean up" damaged cells as well as burns fat, which is key to weight loss without the jiggly loose skin) Someone mentioned Dr. Jason Fung; he's very informative, as well as many other MDs on YT. The resources are out there if you search. But as a naturally lazy, or undisciplined, person, this way of being is very intuitive and so simple to maintain. As Jennifer said, it's just a way of life and thoughts of food no longer dominate our lives!

[@thespicyrose]

Jennifer, I literally had chills after you read that email. How wonderful to hear such great news! I’m inspired to follow suit. Thank for all of your help and inspiration through out the years 😘

[@florencejoy5209]

Yes the boundaries are giving comfort. ! With food, budget planner, and 10 item wardrobe.

[@imahick5723]

IF is a life changer. Thanks, Jenn for great ideas on how to live our best lives , at any age, circumstances or financial situation

[@darlenebeck3785]

I am 64 years old, looking to lose at least 10-15 pounds, and need to get in shape before I develop major health issues. I have a sluggish metabolism (hypothyroidism in my family; mine has been borderline for years), bloated and puffy, unmotivated, fatigued, very sedentary since the pandemic, and prone to migraines. I started Intermittent Fasting, 16/8, on September 1st. By the 18th, I broke my fast for 3 days, and restarted it on the 21st. In all honesty, I am glad I broke my fast. It made me realize how amazing I felt before doing so. Before breaking my fast, I lost 4 pounds, was coffee free for a week (not a fan of black coffee), very energized (no longer need coffee to kick start my day), mental clarity (no more brain fog), started exercising, noticed the puffiness and bloating decreasing, etc. Overall, I felt lighter and freer! Breaking my fast brought all of my old symptoms back. I started drinking black coffee to help kick start my day. Other than the coffee, which today is my last day, I feel like I’m back on track again. I did gain 2 pounds back. My goal now is not about weight lose; that will come. It’s more about feeling healthy, energized, lighter, freer! Listening to your journey and knowing that you’ve been doing this for 18 months brings me hope. I look forward to the day the puffiness is gone from my face and it’s more defined. My weight goal was to go down to 140 pounds, not to 110, which was where I was before my first child. Again, it’s not about the weight lose, so if I go down to 110, then so be it! Many have asked what you eat. Since June, before hearing about IF, I have reduced gluten (sensitive), dairy (causes sinus infections), fats (no gallbladder), and sugar, and incorporated this in my IF eating. Since doing so, I no longer have cravings, except when I indulge in them. For me, this way of eating is not a diet, it’s a life change!

[@24zayn]

Great video! Can I also suggest to anyone who is interested- the book “Fast, Feast, Repeat” is an excellent book which details the science behind fasting, and is a great starter to anyone who is looking to get into IF.

[@jennym4127]

I’ve been intermittent fasting for 7 months. I’ve lost 38 lbs. I would like to lose 5 to 10 more…..( I’ll know it when I see it). I also do longer term fasting, now primarily surrounding my chemo treatments but before that diagnosis I did 24 hr fasts once a month or so. Now I do three and 4 day fasts every 21 days surrounding my chemo treatments. After chemo I plan to do 48 to 72 hr fasts once every 4 to 6 weeks. I do credit my intermittent fasting combined with keto with my cancer being discovered in its early stage, since fasting promotes autophagy and boosts the immune system fight against damaged cells. For me, I eliminate ALL snacking, am extremely low carb, and only eat two meals a day. Lately I’ve been cycling off keto into modest carb consumption in order to create metabolic flexibility. After a day or two of that, I resume low carb. Some keto experts recommend a week or more cycling off, after you meet your goal weight. My fasts are usually 18 to 20 hrs. Everyone needs to model these diets to fit their unique metabolisms. Some, like you, may not need to lower carbs, though most extremely overweight, or borderline obese people will need to do so to eliminate insulin resistance which is the cause of weight gain. Also, it is a lifetime change, not something you start and then stop.

[@lawdogwales5921]

Jennifer, it is true that fasting combined with chemo works way better than chemo alone. Dr Valtar Longo at UCLA has done extensive research on this subject and also has youtube videos on this subject. So, yes you did inspire this woman to do something very beneficial, and yes, she did cure herself by fasting along with her chemo. She supercharged her chemo with the fasting!

[@SilentReader2]

This is a very good and practical video. I like how your dad says that when you're hungry it means your burning fat. He is right. Thomas Delauer just posted a video about that as well. Also, I am glad you gave yourself a whole year to lose the weight and still enjoyed life during it all. I am an advocate for that approach. Thanks for your great videos in IF!

[@BeeHappy968]

ANTIBIOTICS-yikes!!!!! I’m still trying to overcome my health challenges from taking one course. Antibiotics on our body is compared to a nuclear bomb. They destroy everything good and bad, leading to all sorts of health challenges. First, it starts off with fatigue. Since all the gut microbiome gets wiped out, I was vulnerable to being sick often. Because our brain is considered to be our second “gut” (where term butterflies in my stomach, when we’re nervous comes from), lacking that beneficial bacteria can result in brain fog, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. As if that’s not enough, skin issues, such as rashes, dryness, and redness can be a problem. Most of those issues are a direct result of food intolerances that start off from lack of gut bacteria to break down what we eat. And stomach issues such as bloating, gas, aches after certain foods, or IBS, crohns, colitis. Antibiotics create a leaky gut, letting food proteins escape outside our gut leading to allergies. Just eliminating that food as I had done for 5 years with wheat doesn’t solve the leaky gut issue. In fact, since I was eating so much rice in my gluten free products, I developed an allergy to rice as well. The gut needs to be restored! Our gut bacteria is also a key player with our hormones. Without a robust microbiome we are susceptible to PMS, estrogen dominance, thyroid issues, and all sorts of autoimmune disorders. I wish I had known all this knowledge when I went through my health challenges. I’d strongly recommend you watch the ‘Gut Solution’ series by Sarah Otto. (My favorite speaker was Susanne Bennnet, who wrote Kimchi diet book and Heal Allergies in 7 days, which I’m reading-she overcame serious challenges for her baby’s health issues). I bought the series and am doing the protocols with great results. I started fermenting my own vegetables, as no store bought probiotic can compete. I also drink aloe by Stockton (Haley Nutrition), which seals the gut lining. There’s also supplements I take. Conventional medicine doesn’t treat the root cause, it only covers up symptoms….no different than if you’d put electrical tape over your check engine light in your car. Hope what I went through helps someone. Btw, Jennifer, I love your videos. Stay strong and healthy so we’ll continue to be blessed with your content.

[@Bobbi-the-Croz]

The letter is amazing! The best thing is to inspire others to make positive changes. This is a testament to your work. Here’s little you just sharing the wonderful and elegant ways to live that you learned all those years ago with Famille Chic. Little did you know how something so simple could save a life. Congratulations to Marianne! I need to get my cholesterol down and this story inspires me to trust in IF. Fear has kept me from committing. Thank you. Bless you.

[@juanitab7076]

I’ve been following your journey since you started giving us updates. I have tried and failed many times. 2 weeks ago I said that’s it, I’m doing this. It’s been surprisingly easy so far and I already feel a difference. I can’t wait to see what 6 months will bring. Thanks for the motivation.

[@civilizeddiva]

12:15: Yes, I am a consumption snob! I only eat two meals daily. My evening meal consists of 6 to 7 cups of salad ( vegetables). I am “over” food by the time I finish my salad and protein😅

[@jodycourt]

God bless you, Marianne! I am so proud of you and happy for you beating cancer with your choices of IF and eating well. And thank you, Jennifer, for sharing your story and your journey with IF. Such inspiration! My husband and I have been practicing IF since last October and he has dropped 65 pounds and I have lost 10 (I am at my high school weight and don't want to go lower). We both love what we eat and we eat good, quality foods. The feeling of being in control of our bodies is very liberating. And our bodies are rewarding us with feeling good (no aches and pains) and being very active. We are 59 years old and feel great! This is a good lifestyle.

[@marep5597]

This was a great video. I have a question I wish I’d posted but didn’t think of it before. Perhaps you can ask Dr Tae. I don’t strictly do intermittent fasting but after seeing your videos I realized I do naturally fast for about 14 hours. We eat dinner early and I’ve never snacked at night after dinner. My question is do you have to fast for the full 16 hours for the health benefits? That’s my main interest in it (I don’t want to lose weight ).

[@EE-hi4re]

Yes. The full 16 + hours

[@StaceyKannenberg]

Since watching your videos in July I am down 22.5 lbs! Thank YOU! I have really focused on digestive and inflammation fighting foods to build my immunity! When I hit a stall, I make a change: added more tea to my day, or added things to my water like chia seeds and lemon, or basal, mint, cucumber and lemons to my water, or added cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and black pepper to my tea or added more nuts to my day! I love this!! THANK YOU!

[@marywillette71]

Do you think i can receive the same results with a eating window of 6:30 at night to 10:30 next morning? Or do you think a huge part of your success is because you don’t eat after 5:00? Because i think i have gained a lot of weight because of eating late (at 6:00 o.m) but it would disrupt everything and be very hard to eat earlier then 6:00? What do you think?

[@deannab9511]

Beautiful story at the end, great job Mary Ann! 🌷

[@sarareeves3035]

I have been on many diets in my life and this is the easiest thing that I have ever done without lots of exercise and a strict diet. I did hit a plateau last winter. I took the advice of Dr. Becky Gillaspy and started having only protein for breakfast. Since March I have effortlessly lost another 10 pounds. Rejoicing and thanking God for Marianne's good news. Thanks you, Jennifer, for continuing to facilitate so much success for other women in this endeavor.

[@TG81]

Thank you for this video! I have been doing IF for about 6 months except for a couple days per month when we go out for breakfast. I have lost a few inches and my clothes fit better. I also feel healthier and I can tell that my blood sugar levels are more stable throughout the day. 😊

[@sharonr5848]

I loved your comment (and your father's) that when you're hungry at night don't worry -- it's because you're burning fat. I've thought the same thing and I find it so empowering. Nice to know I'm not the only one thinking this. I'm also a rule follower. I think intermittent fasting gives me a structure to work with and that just works for me. I seemed to plateau with the 16/8 fasting schedule so I went to an 18/6 with 2 meals a day. I never thought I could do this, because I always had to have breakfast. But it's working for me. I feel sharp, clear, and energetic even when I haven't eaten yet in the morning (but don't take my mug of tea away -- a little caffeine is a must!). I'm slowly, but steadily losing weight - more than 20 pounds so far since November.

[@damienabbott9805]

Thanks Jennifer - so beautifully explained!!!

[@jme928]

Ok. That's it! I'm inspired! Between your experiences and results and also listening to The Biblical Nutritionist, I do believe that even after 40 I could be living and looking my healthiest. Change starts today!

[@susanmunson4905]

Hello, I love your videos. I started IF about 5 weeks ago. I eat between 2 - 7. Unfortunately, I have not lost any weight, but I am bound and determined to keep it up. Curious if anyone else had a really slow start with dropping weight? Does everyone do Keto with it? I prefer to eat reasonably healthy and not track macros.

[@sherischenkman6708]

I started slowly and got slow results. I don't count calories and originally only did IF 5 days a week. By doing IF this way I only lost 0- 1 lbs/month. After several months, I started to IF 7 days a week and add an additional 36-40 hr fasting period every so often and would lose a extra lb each time I did the extended fast and my body feels great.

[@mcbrineart]

When I cut most dairy out of my diet I stopped getting sinus infections - I haven’t had one since, it has been decades now. I eat a bit of cheese once in awhile but not often and no milk or cream ever. You look great btw👍

[@goyoshorts]

Heavy cream is low glycemic so it won't alter much. See Dr.Berg. Congratulations on your weight loss accomplishment!! Yes, your face is a huge indicator of inner health. Clearer skin as well!!

[@bridgetg2661]

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow 🙏🏻

[@naomijones3521]

Really curious how tall you are.... Maybe I missed it in another video

[@jennifersmith9892]

Jennifer, you inspired me to try intermittent fasting and I’ve lost the 10 lbs I wanted and am back to the weight I was before having my children. All this while going through menopause which is a time in a woman’s life that makes weight loss very difficult. I feel great and look better than I have in years! Thank you! (Oh, I also must admit that I never took my coffee black but always with a bit of Half & Half and still lost the weight). 😉

[@CG-mj8tk]

did u drink your coffee during the eating window or before? Tia! So hard to go all black! 😑

[@jennifersmith9892]

@@CG-mj8tk I actually drank it during my fasting window. Just one large cup of decaf with about 1or 2 tablespoons ( I don’t measure) of half and half. I know heavy cream is actually preferred when fasting due to the higher fat content, but I prefer half and half. Dr Jason Fung says a little cream in the coffee is acceptable so that’s what I do! I think it satiates me enough to get me through my fasting window :-)

[@CG-mj8tk]

@@jennifersmith9892 that's so encouraging. I'd rather skip coffee altogether probably if I had to do black. Lolz. I need to lose another 10 at least, so this is helpful. Appreciate the reply!

[@jennifersmith9892]

@@CG-mj8tk I agree! Black coffee is a bummer. There are also some good fat only creamers out there like bulletproof that contain just grass fed butter and MCT oil that’ll work and I’ve tried, but I haven’t found the bit of cream in my coffee to hinder me and I love the taste best so that’s what I’m sticking with!

[@CG-mj8tk]

@@jennifersmith9892 me too!

[@lauragb3677]

I started IF this summer after your video. Thank you…it’s stopped my grazing around the clock. Your results have been terrific.

[@shereemoon]

Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing this inspiring part of your journey. I am so blessed by the impact to the viewer who is finding great health hope by adding IF. I have been intermittent fasting for over a year and it is a lifestyle addition for me as well. I am coming to health from a lifetime of obesity and emotional eating. Adding the freeing boundaries of IF has been what gives me hope in true freedom and hope for lasting victory. Still a ways to go on my journey, but great progress. You are a blessing!

[@susanvelez6534]

Hi Jennifer, I’ve never been on a diet. I just turned 60 and I’m curious so I’m going to try it lol let’s see if something happens. At this age it’s important to be careful as you can develop diabetes. So I’m going to try this 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@judyzander3681]

I was also inspired to try intermittent fasting. I have always been a big eater, yet always a healthy weight. Then menopause… things I’ve done in the past to lose weight weren’t working anymore, then I would find myself stress eating! I started cutting myself off at 6pm with the exception of a few bites of cottage cheese with my bedtime supplements, and waiting until 9-10 am for breakfast. (I couldn’t give up my 7am cream in coffee, so I don’t play by all the “rules”😜) BUT!! My appetite lowered! My portion sizes decreased. And I started to lose some weight again. If I were consistent, I would probably be down to my pre-menopause weight. Starting our homeschool year I find myself snacking more, but I’m ready to start taking this more seriously.

[@kathleensheridan9401]

This morning I saw a video from a psychiatrist who recommends intermittent fasting for help with depression.

[@ilovebigduck1880]

I am 14 and I’m 162cm and 50 kilos I wanna go on a 14 days fast to get down to 49 kilos, should I do it or is it risky?

[@pdxoregon1]

Most experts would recommend doctor supervision for fasts longer than 3 - 5 days.😁🙋‍♀️

[@spare_room_studio]

I follow a 16/8 intermittent fasting regime (I did also change my diet with the help of a dietitian due to IBS symptoms), but I also have found that my chronic sinusitis and allergies have improved immensely since fasting 👍 I too, was puffy and inflamed in the face but didn’t realise how bad until I took some progress photos several months into fasting!

[@chandlerparks643]

Do you think you would have been able to follow IF during breastfeeding/pregnancy years?

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

No... and I don't advocate for that. I waited until I was finished with that period of my life...

[@EE-hi4re]

You shouldn't so it whule pregnant/nursing

[@chandlerparks643]

@@TheDailyConnoisseur Thank you!!

[@racheltan7098]

Perhaps you won't have any more sinus infections. I started intermittent fasting seven years ago and have not had one since, whereas I chronically fought them for my entire life before fasting. Yay for good results!

[@CG-mj8tk]

Ty for sharing that! My husband gets them.

[@thebooksweread11]

I loved hearing Marianne’s story! So inspiring. Way to go Marianne!!

[@kristagramer5898]

It was your first IF video that convinced me to just do it. I had been watching videos about it but after seeing your video and at the same time having my cardiologist recommend Jason Fung’s books to me I started my journey. Low carb since June 1st, started with 16:8 and graduated to ADF alternate day fasting. I have lost 35 pounds. I no longer feel like food has a hold over me the way it has for the last 30 years of my life of constant diet restrictions. Thank you!

[@21972012145525]

Not craving snacks: I learned when you eat well, it actually changes your gut microbiome and this your cravings