Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

[@pattyhill1398]

“ If you’re interested in losing weight”…Dog leaves the room. 😂🤣

[@sandysteinbrook]

LOL! that's funny!

[@jsud5559]

😂😂😂

[@Chrissy0325]

What’s really funny too is my daughter got married on a farm and when the preacher asks if anyone thinks they shouldn’t be married speak now and one of the dogs barks LOL. I wish she had video taped it doggone it.

[@SidneySmith678]

😂

[@sandysteinbrook]

@@Chrissy0325, Lol! A funny memory you all will never forget.

[@tilly9749]

I am 65 and about a year and a half ago I had that same reaction. I stepped on the scale and saw yet more weight gain when I had been trying to eat less and make better choices. I said that day something has to give. I was aware of the IF eating method but had not put it into practice. It's true that IF is a process of getting use to it. I moved my fasting window up in increments but in the beginning I was watching that clock, lol. I lost 35 lbs and have so far kept it off. It took me 6 or 7 months and I am 8 lbs under my goal weight. I also prayed for strength to stick with it.

[@sandysteinbrook]

This is a perfect testimony to help others know it is doable! Thank you for sharing

[@oaklandshs]

Hi, What method did you choose? what was your hours of fasting?

[@tilly9749]

@@oaklandshs I mostly do 18/6. On wk-ends I don't do IF because I have reached my goal.

[@oaklandshs]

@@tilly9749 thanks

[@karintraut8151]

Is it normal not to feel hungry? I'm doing the exact same thing, don't feel hungry and eat very little. Thanks

[@minnap]

I do 18:6 intermittent fasting. I break my fast at noon and eat my 2nd meal between 5-6. I’ll move the hours around depending on our schedule or if we’re eating out or traveling. But 18:6 or on occasion, OMAD works for me. I lost 30 lbs in 2.5 months, then lost another 5 lbs during the holidays. Right now I’m a little below my goal weight but I have a physical next week and I’ll see what my dr says and what my bloodwork shows. The weight loss is a bonus but the real reward is how great I feel, how good my skin and hair looks, how much easier it is to move with less weight to carry, how good my clothes feel on me, how nice it is to sleep so well and wake up feeling great. It’s a lifestyle I intend to maintain forever.

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am right there with you! Your testimony tells how good IF is beyond weight loss.

[@julieg.5718]

Congratulations! Doesn’t it feel great to have discovered something that you can do for the rest of your life-and it’s FREE?! My results are super similar to yours but it took me 5-6 months to achieve my 25 lbs weight loss: I’m at my ideal body weight now the past several months, feel and look 10 years younger!

[@shaheenaggarwal]

I heard that I shouldn’t do that, that I should stick to the same time every day. I find that so difficult to do, and find maintaining the fasting number of hours easier to do. What is your experience? I also enjoy doing 18 hours fasting, but heard also, that women shouldn’t do more than 16 hours of fasting. What is your experience?

[@julieg.5718]

@@shaheenaggarwal The consensus I’m seeing from the Intermittent Fasting gurus I follow on KZbin (Dr. Sten Ekberg, Dr. Mindy Pelz, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Eric Berg) encourage switching up the number of hours you IF daily as well as to consider varying the time of day when you eat. Keeps your body guessing and thus maximizes metabolic flexibility (a desirable state of good health)

[@minnap]

@@shaheenaggarwal I do 18:6 pretty consistently due to my schedule but a couple times a week, I’ll do OMAD. Like for the last 3 days, I’ve eaten just one good nutrient dense meal a day at noon. That started because I wasn’t hungry at dinner time so I skipped it. Then I realized OMAD isnt a struggle. I’ve also been told that it’s ok to vary feeding times as long as you also maintain your fasting window. I saw my dr the other day for a checkup and he asked about my weight loss. He last saw me 6 mos ago when I was 35 lbs heavier and prediabetic. When I explained my IF journey and healthy eating, he assured me I lost weight the healthy way. So it was nice to get his approval. FYI I’m also no longer prediabetic. You should watch some of the KZbin vloggers mentioned here to get some guidance on how to maintain this lifestyle as well as your doctor. Good luck to you.

[@kh884488]

I'm a 47 year old male. I started 16:8 IF in early July 2022, more out of curiousity than anything else. At that time, I would have thought one meal a day (OMAD) was a crazy idea. I've been doing OMAD probably about 95% of the time for the past 3 months and am at a weight and waist size of when I was 16 and in high school. In terms of pounds lost since I started, it was 30 pounds or so -- nothing dramatic, but for the LONGEST time, no matter how much I excercised, my weight would never get below 185 pounds. Nowadays, my weight is 163 and I think I'll focus on maintaining this weight going forward. Major kudos to Dr. Berg, Dr. Fung and Dr. Jamnadas!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I have never heard of Dr. Jamnadas. I am going to look that doctor up.

[@kh884488]

@@sandysteinbrook This is a good place to start. It's not a short lecture, but enlightening. Dr. Jamnadas is a heart surgeon who later stumbled upon fasting for helping his heart patients -- similar to how Dr. Fung discovered fasting to help his kidney patients. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKayp6FqitatpLc

[@belleve5709]

Congratulations on your weight loss, as a diet expert never exercise beyond normal when dieting. Your body is confused about loosing and it goes after muscle mass instead of fat, after you lose start exercising

[@katrinamiller277]

I love Dr Berg!!!! I have learned so much from him!♥️

[@sandysteinbrook]

@@katrinamiller277 , I literally just listened to a video as I was taking a walk by Dr. Berg and Dr. Fung together. What a wealth of information!

[@sandysteinbrook]

I do a 16:8 fast. So I fast from 7pm-11am. And I eat from 11am-7pm

[@parkerpropertyservices8670]

Would drinking a cup of milk kefir break a fast? I try to drink a couple of cups per day, and I usually sip the second cup as I clean the kitchen after supper. Thank you!

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

@@parkerpropertyservices8670 yes it would.

[@itsrvlifenowornever6827]

Great job! I have PCOS and almost 60. I have lost 25 pounds on 5 months of intermittent fasting. Going slowly but with PCOS any weight loss is a victory!

[@sandysteinbrook]

That is awesome! I think it is better to lose it slowly anyway. It will stay off that way. People on fad diets lose wight quickly, then it comes back on quickly too

[@heartroccs]

What is pcos?

[@itsrvlifenowornever6827]

@@heartroccs PCOS is polycystic ovarian syndrome it is a hormonal disorder with many side effects. Doctors only address the effects and there is no real “cure”.

[@kristinpruett7733]

I have done intermittent fasting, keto, low carb and I still cant get weight off. I have PCOS. I am 175 and want to lose 20 pounds. I think something more might be going in with me.

[@kellyanderson210]

@Kristin Pruett from what I understand it is about consistency and allowing your body to heal. What I have been taught is that when you aren't losing weight with IF your body is healing itself from atophagy. I IF 18 to 20 hours every day. I refused to weigh for 5 months and could tell on my clothes. I thought I lost a lot more than I did...but I dropped 4 dress sizes. If you haven't given IF 6 month I would say revisit it. I did Atkins, body for life, hormone shots with low calorie diet, WW, etc. and this has been the easiest most satisfying way to lose weight than ever. I have seen endocrinologists, holistic MDs. It works but takes time.

[@jdl1986now]

This definitely works. I've lost a ton of weight in less than a year, and it's been effortless. All you have to do is adhere to the 16:8 hour plan. That's it. I have jeans that I can no longer wear because they are literally falling off me.

[@sandysteinbrook]

wonderful! It really does work and is not hard! Diets are hard, intermittent fasting is not.

[@stacylane6444]

Thank you Sandy!!you're motivating me to get back on track, thank you!

[@perculiar_daughter]

Just subscribed yesterday. I too am 51, tried everything. I have to lose 42lbs. I started 16/8 just ten days ago, I've lost 4lbs so far. So glad to now have you as my inspiration Sandy ❤️

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am glad you took the time to comment. Thank you for saying this! You can do this. You took the first big step to actually start. There is so much goodness for your body and your health that is coming.

[@hanab837]

This video was wonderfully done. I started IF last April, and I have lost 30 pounds. I have 10 more to go, but I am so pleased with how much better I feel overall. My face isn't puffy and inflamed anymore, and my knee is not hurting anymore. I am amazed that I can now go for 24 hours without food when I choose to, because I used to get shaky and weak if I went for more than 2 hours! IF has changed my relationship withfood completely. I am so grateful.

[@Amy-hs1qe]

Great post and congrats!! I started this too in Oct, lost 20, 20 to go but interested specifically in how you see food differently now.

[@sandysteinbrook]

What a great testimony! I am also amazed at how I used to think it was healthy to eat breakfast and snacks. Then my body adapted, the inflammation started leaving my body and I am amazed with the results!

[@sandysteinbrook]

@@Amy-hs1qe, that is awesome you are down 20 pounds! That is a big deal!

[@happydays3678]

I'm so glad you mentioned feeling shaky and weak. I've been that way all my adult life, and it's worries me if I try IF. So good to hear you got beyond it. Well done and thanks.

[@ellenhaben1217]

Love your dog stealing your show😂❤! Thank you for your video,I'm trying it

[@sandysteinbrook]

Lol! dogs make life better!

[@christinesmith7]

Awesome video, I started IF last September, I also stopped drinking cokes daily and started walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes 5 days a week. I ended up losing 10 pounds that first 2.5 weeks. I stopped IF in November and December to just enjoy the holidays with no pressure. I felt horrible, brain fog came back but wouldn't you know, the 10 pounds stayed off. Fast forward to Jan 1st and starting IF again, I'm still not drinking soda but have not started walking on the treadmill again but guess what, down another 2 lbs in 1 week. Intermittent fasting does work and has helped me to be a better steward of the body God has given me. No more brain fog, no more joint pain and feeling lighter with lots more energy!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Isn't it amazing! It really does work and your comment proves it! comments like yours really encourages all of us to stay on the path, or to get back on when we go off it for a little while. God tells us our body is a temple, it feels good to take care of it.

[@sherrymejia5759]

I started a month ago ! Right from the start 18/6 Eat between 10-4 only - eat mostly whatever I want - just cut out sweets ! It’s been so much easier than I thought!! Down 18 lbs !

[@sandysteinbrook]

You jumped right in! I jumped right in to 16/8 and was starving in the mornings. I was also doing a dirty fast, which wasn't helping me at all. I think cutting out most sugar is essential for our bodies to feel good and drop weight.

[@Scorned405]

How many times in your 6 hours to u eat?? How many meals do u eat in 6 hours??

[@barbaraholzmann946]

I was so over-weight in 2020, so in January 2021 I went on a water fast for 15 days (Water only) I dropped 10kgs and felt so much better - When we fast the body has time to focus on healing. I continued watching my weight and began intermittent fasting - I will NEVER go back to another way of eating. I am not 100% strict especially on holidays and celebrations. But the next day I am back to intermittent fasting. I LOVE IT! I now I am 13KGS down from my weight in January 2021 - Thank you for sharing!! This is the best for me! I eat my first meal around 10:30ish and my last at around 4:30ish - I try to eat healthy but do have a slice of cake or a cookie with tea. I really don't count calories or restrict myself if I feel like something, but I don't eat when my 'window is closed' as I call my fasting time.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Such a great testimony to the benefits of fasting!! Look, you have literally changed your life and your health!

[@amy11228]

I'm excited for these videos! I'm 42 yrs old and am down to my high school weight -- I lost the weight by intermittent fasting, eating only real whole foods and walking everyday. It's taken me 2 years, but I lost 30 lbs total. I believe an overnight fast is healthy for our hormones -- and no snacking! Also, eating only when the sun is out makes sense for our circadian rhythm. You're onto the secret, Sandy, and you are glowing!! :)

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you, Amy! Even though it comes off slower with IF, it is weight that will stay off, because it is a lifestyle. I am so happy to hear of your success! We will keep with it and encourage each other on this journey to lifelong health.

[@Just...Peachy]

Wow, that's so impressive! I'm going to be 42 soon and no matter what I do I can't seem to lose weight. It's so frustrating. How many hours do you fast?

[@amy11228]

@@Just...Peachy I fast for 16-18 hrs a day. I also do a 24 hour fast once a month. When I do eat, I really try to only eat real, unprocessed food. I focus on getting 100 grams of protein per day and follow a low-carb mediterranean diet...about 75 grams (total) of carbs per day. The rest of my calories come from healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, ghee, butter, eggs, steak, etc. I started walking by just going for 20 mins a day. My hips and ankles hurt by the end of that because it was new movement for me and I was heavier. I now walk 3-4 miles per day most days of the week -- winter is harder, I just bundle up and go even just 1 mile if it's super cold. When it's nice outside (ie: not winter ha!) I will go for 5-6 miles on weekend days. I love to listen to health podcasts and my favorite youtube channels while I walk. It's so motivational for me to keep going. Now that I've seen changes in my body and I feel so good, it's just part of my lifestyle now. You can do it!! :)

[@Just...Peachy]

@@amy11228 thank you so much for letting me know. I really appreciate it! 😁

[@amy11228]

@@Just...Peachy You're welcome. Also keep in mind this is what is working for me, but it might not be right for you. Keep trying until you find the right thing for you. Don't give up on yourself. Our health is our greatest asset.

[@bobbysmith855]

My nan would always say " don't eat in between meals...and cut down on the potatoes and bread a bit" funny how they knew without all these studies! 🤭 Thank you, it was a really sensible, balanced video!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Agree! Our ancestors didn't have fad diets and they definitely didn't go around snacking all day and taking snacks for the kids to go on a trip in town, to church, to grandmas... etc.

[@bobbysmith855]

@@sandysteinbrook Absolutely! God bless you.

[@twinfin8571]

My grandfather, who walked a mile to catch a bus to work, (so he walked 2 miles a day), ate 6 days a week and fasted one day. I’m 77 so he was doing this long before the grazing all day became a way of life. He was healthy, in good shape and, for the time, lived to old age. The future generations will probably get heavier and heavier from sitting in front of tablets. Children already have thumbs that hurt. I was outside all day as a child. My neighborhood is so quiet. Seldom are children out playing.

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

Amen on the shakes and bars. I was thin my entire life and it's all gone hill after 45. Not understanding now at 51 i am. I don't want a diet, I don't want to think. I'm not paying these ridiculous grocery prices and out of control receipes. Thank you for sharing. I have a hard time on Fri Sat and Sundays because I work 3 twelve hour midnight shifts.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Yeah, the overnight shifts can be hard. You sound a lot like me. At 51 we have to do something different. I have always be thin too...until I started putting on the weight I wasn't able to get off. I think on the weekends you will just change your eating window and eat at the time you would at night since you sleep during most of the day.

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

@@sandysteinbrook I did change my window this weekend and Monday I just shorten the window to get the rest of the week on track.

[@tquirkyt7118]

I’ve had a tendency toward hypoglycemia for 30 years. I tried intermittent fasting 6 months ago, and I’m still amazed that I’ve had 0 issues! I eat breakfast when I get hungry, usually around 10-10:30a and finish dinner 6-6:30p. 3 meals, and generally no snacks. BUT if I’m hungry and need a snack = I have it❤️ Feeling great❣️Videos on what you eat in a day would be great!

[@sarac3325]

Same as you I struggle with hypoglycemia tendencies, I feel jittery and lightheaded when I try the intermittent fasting though.

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am so happy to hear of your success! Thank you for sharing this!

[@tquirkyt7118]

@@sarac3325 when I pay attention to eating correctly…no issues what so ever for years now…good luck with your journey ❤️

[@valeriemccann2502]

Thank you first time I have had it explained simply 🌟

[@ElleH123-w7w]

Going back to the 70s when folks were trim😊. Kitchen closed after dinner. It worked!

[@Amy-hs1qe]

New subscriber. I started this after decades of diet struggles, the catalyst was when my blood numbers weren't good. Since Oct I've lost 20 lbs and my numbers are really improving. The most surprising thing is that it's fairly easy and I don't feel deprived - the opposite of my experience with dieting. I have confidence for the first time really ever that I can take off the remaining 20lbs.

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am totally with you, Amy! I don't feel deprived either!

[@lindabrunsch1303]

Same. I'm feeling hopeful for the first time

[@Hopeonfyre]

When I saw these two pictures next to each other, I thought it was you and your daughter because you look so much younger when you’re sinner! I’m glad you brought God into the mix because I don’t think I could fast unless it was for a reason! I am on a medication that makes me crave carbs, unfortunately. I’ve been praying that I would find someway to get back in control of eating. Say a prayer for me and I’m going to try this!

[@sandysteinbrook]

I read you comment and stopped before typing a response because I wanted to pray for you first. Thank you for your kind words. That made me feel good hearing I look younger. 😊 Carbs are not bad for us, if you’re eating the right kind. No processed carbs and cut out most of the sugar in your diet. There are healthy breads out there. I love bread and I eat potatoes too. Your body will start craving healthy foods.

[@Sandrashideaway]

I've started intermittent fasting last August too, love it! ❤️ It's so freeing to not have to eat all day.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Right?!!

[@wannaduckfin]

See my comment. August 1 for ne😊

[@tashabrown8301]

Omg!! I have not heard it explained this way!! “Your body will eat the fat”!! Makes sense. Thanks for sharing❤️ I have definitely been considering trying intermittent fasting myself.

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am so glad this was helpful! You can do it, Tasha! A lot more videos to come. I know this can help others.

[@bonicapinkroses4049]

Sandy you have really inspired me. I went into menopause due to cancer surgery 10 years ago and have put on 30 kilos (66 pounds?) since then. I generally eat healthy food but knew I needed to tweak something but wasn’t sure what. I was also overwhelmed by the paleo, no carbs current trend but your approach seems doable. You look fantastic too - what an amazing before and after 👏👏👏💕🌸.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you! Stay inspired. You can totally do this! It is a lifestyle, not a diet. Diets are too hard. This is not. Then only thing we have to know is what is my feeding window, and what time is my fasting window.

[@evelynstafford1669]

@@sandysteinbrook qq

[@neresq]

I'm 67 and just started 16/8 IF two weeks ago with a food window of 11am - 7pm. I've already lost 6 pounds and feel so much better. It hasn't been difficult at all - except for some headaches. WW never worked for me and I hated having to track everything. I agree about the flexibility that IF affords and I never feel deprived. Looking forward to seeing much improved numbers on my next blood work.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Wonderful! Yes, I had the headaches too. Realized I needed electrolytes. Not the gatorade fake kind, but real salt is what took them away for me. So get some Himalayan pink salt or I buy Redmond's Real Salt on Amazon. It will totally help take the headaches away! Watch this video I did on it. Your skin will look hydrated and healthier too! "How to make a natural electrolyte" kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4C7k6qvl8Zng8k

[@erikaf.6170]

In 2018 , I was gaining so much weight & after reading & researching intermittent fasting ,I decided to start but I came across OMAD & never looked back. I lost more than 40 lbs in less than 6 months. During Covidq,like most of us gained the weight not all back but some. After watching your video ,I feel encouraged to start again, thank you! Yes, this works! & the health benefits are astonishing!

[@sandysteinbrook]

You can do it! You have done it before with great success. It will just be getting right back on track for you.

[@judywood4530]

I started IF on Nov 28. Today (Jan 16) I am down 25 pounds. I started at 8:16. Over about 1 1/2 weeks I reduced my eating window to between 4 and 5 hours, with 5 being the most comfortable. I also eliminated all sugar and try to eat only low carb foods. There is no measuring, no weighing, no counting of calories, and no logging. I feel a little empty in the morning about an hour before I start eating, but it usually passes. This is the easiest weight loss program I have ever tried - and the most successful.

[@neemajose4886]

Hai can you just write down what are the low carb foods you eat please

[@sandysteinbrook]

Wonderful to hear, Judy!! Thank your sharing. Your comment will help so many others to be encouraged.

[@patibarrera2874]

I started intermittent fasting and keto 3 weeks ago. I eat two meals a day. I eat at noon and 6 pm. So I fast for 18 hours. I have gone down a whole size! Both of my meals are big meals and I’m still losing weight. I feel great! I was a big night snacker. Now I don’t crave nightly snacks at all.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Isn't that just awesome...eating two big fulfilling meals, and still losing weight. I am glad you shared your story. It is encouraging to others!

[@vitawootten8275]

Thank you for the video! I lost 50 lbs in 1.5 years, and I have been keeping it off for another year and a half- totally unparalleled experience for me. This stuff works. Two things worth mentioning: 1. You lose CERTAIN AMOUNT of weight but at some point weight loss stops, and if you need to continue losing, you need to add some other strategy; 2. After you lose the weight, you HAVE TO continue IF, otherwise you will gain it back. It is a lifetime strategy, in my case definitely life-changing.

[@sandysteinbrook]

THANK YOU for sharing this! I do believe it is a lifestyle also. I have read a lot of comments of poet e who lost weight and then went back to eating regular (all day long) again, and put the weight back on. Also, from what I have read is exactly what you said that if weight loss plateaus, you need to change strategies and mix it up.

[@dianehereshko2051]

@@sandysteinbrook is there a book you followed for intermittent fasting? What foods did you eat? I need to get cholesterol down

[@EnglishAtkins]

I've been doing IF (16:8 or OMAD) for about a month. Lost 10 lbs. Like you, the joint pain in my thumbs (and knees) has almost completely disappeared!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Aren't our bodies amazing! Getting that inflammation out of our body feels wonderful!

[@debbiedouglas9090]

New subscriber here. I am 70 years old and I want to feel good and lose weight. I enjoyed your video and love that you’re right to the point and so positive. I have watched other videos that go for an hour or more. I honestly don’t have time for that. I throughly enjoyed watching you and am looking forward to following you! Thank you!

[@sandysteinbrook]

I love to hear success stories, like yours. It sounds like you found something that works great for you. Thanks for watching!

[@calimom7]

Sandy,Thank you for sharing your experience . Now that I'm in my forties I myself have gained weight and haven't been able to rid myself of it but your testimony has given me hope again! I look forward to your next video on intermittent fasting!

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am so glad this is helpful!

[@TheStrataminor]

Thanks Sandy (from Australia). I am doing a 7 hour eating window and I do feel energetic...I need to lose about 6kg (as I am not that overweight but have a little bit around the middle as I approach 50). Nice realistic presentation and sometimes the intermittent fasting 'gurus' can make it a bit too hard (e.g. you have to only organic chicken/meat etc) as I don't want life to become so hard but eat with common sense, lots of fibre, veges but also enjoy something 'fun' now and again! Great work Sandra!!

[@sandramary4]

I agree. If one more person tells me to eat grass fed beef I do believe I will have a fit of some sort! I am not sure why I watched this video as I have been doing exactly this 16:8 for about a year now. I am approaching 70 and it has helped me enormously in so many ways. This is an excellent video on the subject.

[@sandysteinbrook]

@@sandramary4 ,thank you so much!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you! I lost 12 pounds, which doesn't sound like a ton, but you can really see the difference in my pictures because I have lost inflammation too.

[@TheStrataminor]

@@sandysteinbrook very inspirational!!

[@Debnfl]

Thank you! I tried intermittent fasting a couple of years ago and didn’t stick it out for more than 2 weeks but I lost 4 lbs. I felt like I was starving. Maybe I didn’t eat enough in my 8 hour window and didn’t give my body enough time to adapt. I will try this again so thank you for sharing this information!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Actually, I didn't even see any weight loss in the first two weeks and I was hungry! Then its almost like I got past the 2 week mark and I wasn't hungry anymore. My body had adapted. I think you need to try it again and stick with it. You probably wasnt eating enough health fat to feel satiated. You may need to add some avocado, nuts or extra virgin olive oil to a meal.

[@vanessamay3689]

If you have a boiled egg or protein eg piece of steak it’ll keep you full for quite some time.

[@kayBTR]

Try the carnivore diet. The fat keeps you feel full and there aren’t carbs turning to sugar and shooting your blood sugar up and down all day making you crave food.

[@TrinaRaysTrekofLife]

@Debra Smith, From what I have learned so far you shouldn't feel like you are starving, a little hungry maybe, but not starving. **I highly recommend watching KZbin videos by Dr. Pradip Jamnadas.** He seems so passionate about helping people! He is still a current practicing cardiologist. He reminds us to focus on HEALTHY foods including HEALTHY FATS! If you are eating processed foods/sugars/carbs/sodas, then, yes you will be starving! But if when we fill up on veggies, protein (chicken/steaks/fish/eggs) and healthy fats (Avocado Oil/grass fed butter/olive oil/coconut oil/Avocados/nuts) then we will most probably be satiated longer and the fast will be so much easier. **I guess I should add, the above has worked for me SO FAR, I'm not a nutritionist or health expert, I'm just a simple gal, who after watching videos by Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, I have been seeing progress in the past 3 weeks since I started... I hope this helps someone else...

[@TrinaRaysTrekofLife]

@@vanessamay3689 I agree! Getting those healthy proteins and fats makes a HUGE difference!!

[@denisemaryott6014]

I have recently started intermittent fasting. I have my first meal of the day at noon and eat dinner at 5pm. I will on occasion do only one meal a day as I am just not hungry. I am drinking water, coffee and herb tea throughout the day. I feel so much better and since beginning in early November I have lost approximately 6 lbs

[@sandysteinbrook]

I lost slowly too. But, that is the best way. but what you said is key....you "feel so much better"!

[@CDM1234]

Can one have cream in coffee during the fasting period...or only black coffee and water?

[@faith4390]

Do you add any honey to the tea during your eating and drinking window? Also, I am from the south and I do love to drink sweet tea during the day. I add 1 c. of sugar to one gallon of black tea and we drink the gallon within a couple of days.

[@RPBSpeaks]

Congrats! You look fantastic!! IF really does work. It has been the only thing to help me consistently lose weight when I am consistent. I've even done OMAD, one meal a day, and had a very large meal (usually a salad) that kept me full all day. I never thought I could fast any amount of time, but I have found that I can eat once a day, twice a day, in an 8 hour window or 1 hour window depending on my appetite for the day. We really don't need as much food as we think :) So happy for you! Thanks for sharing!

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am so happy for you too! I am so glad I have found this way of life. I truly believe it is a lifestyle.

[@virgierutledge3004]

I used to have so much trouble with low blood sugar and almost fainting. I gave up all sugar and wheat for a year now and my spine pain is so much lower. Intermittent fasting is easy for me. It did not take long for me to do the 16/8. I love it. I feel so much better. I am done eating by 6 so I have coffee in the am and then breakfast at 10 I break the fast. God bless.

[@sandysteinbrook]

You are on a great plan! I am so glad to hear of your success!

[@NJT109]

Glad to see a video with some facts about IF. There is a French woman out there who said in her video that if you do IF you could faint while driving! What nonsense! Thanks for a video with no misinformation!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Oh goodness! That is quite extreme to say something like that, and it is not factual. Studies have been done for many many years on thousands of people. The benefits are proven that it is healthy for us.

[@mermaidmelissa3112]

I've been intermittent fasting for 6 years. I started working night shift & it felt natural to eat 3 meals in 8 hours. I realized I was intermittent fasting long before i knew there was a name for it, so I did some research on it. She is accurate in saying that it doesn't really matter what you eat but I also choose to eat healthy meals MOST of the time. However, there are days that I do eat pizza or a burger, I love my cheat days hehe but ive never gained any weight in these 6 years. I'm 32 & I am at 114 pounds. I was 146 prior to this, so it's safe to say that intermittent fasting does work.

[@AimForSuccess.S]

That sounds great. I'm going to try it soon. Edited: I need to buy some scales, and healthy food items when I get paid 😁

[@sandysteinbrook]

Wow! What a testimony to IF. You really dropped the weight and I agree, I enjoy food and don't feel deprived with IF, unlike diets.

[@cosudu3002]

Isn't it interesting that dropping weight also makes one look younger! I have seen this time and time again and it is amazing. You look great!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you so much! Having that weight and inflammation gone makes me feel so much better!

[@rlrieger7871]

Free and flexible! I can do this. Looking forward to more videos. 62 years old and can't shift the weight off, so let's see how this goes. Thank you for the common sense, easy to understand information.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you! just remember that it takes time. I did not. lose the weight fast. Be patient and trust the process

[@ffmedic1638]

Congrats on your journey! It does work! Saturday will a year for me and I am down 92 pounds, as of last Friday. I have 3 pounds to get to my goal and may get there this week. I do intermittent fasting from 6P until 12noon and I cut virtually all sugar and carbs from my diet. I walk a mile every morning. I am going on 69y/o and haven't felt this good in many years.

[@ffmedic1638]

I really recommend a channel here on KZbin by Dr. Sten Ekberg. You won't be disappointed.

[@sandysteinbrook]

WOW! That is awesome! And what a testimony to say you haven't felt this good in many years. Fasting really does work!

[@lisa32469]

I started today and made it until 11am! I wasn't too hungry until about 10:30, but I did it

[@sandysteinbrook]

Good for you, Lisa! You did it!

[@letadeley8724]

Your video came at the right time, thank you 💗 I had lost 55 lbs with intermittent fasting and keto. Then co-vid came and I gained it all back in 2 years. Now I’m heading into menopause and I CANNOT sleep past 3:00am!!! Ugh. I think high blood sugar is to blame. Going back to intermittent fasting!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Youcan do it, mostly since you already know how. 55 pound weight loss is amazing! It is just getting back on track for you and you are good to go.

[@alisonstroud1653]

Hello, just found you and subscribed. I started IF in May last year, and have lost 44lbs, I am in maintenance now and will be very interested to hear what you eat now to keep your weight off. It truly is a wonderful way to lose weight, it is my lifestyle now. Thank you from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😍

[@sandysteinbrook]

Alison, 44 pounds is wonderful! Wow! Good for you! I am happy you are here with me and we can do this together!

[@karenlejman4234]

I have been looking for something that works for me. I like to eat healthy, but I am so tired of counting points, macros, and stressing over social occasions. So many that talk about IF are doing the keto diet. I do not like to eat that way. I like my fruit, all vegetables, and healthy grains. For some reason, watching this is so freeing, and I'm going to give it a try. My natural appetite stops at 7 and starts at about 11 am. But usually, I am forcing breakfast in while I get ready for work, thinking I should. Today, I'll wait til 11! Thanks!!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Skip the breakfast! That is what I do now. It is so easy to leave the house without trying to eat real quick, or pack it to go because we have been told breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Not true. Breakfast is just when we break our fast. Who says that has to be at 8am. Intermittent fasting is so freeing. I enjoy al the food I like to eat and don't worry about cutting out any food groups.

[@brendasmith9367]

This is so true. I eat two meals per day with 5-6 hours in between. At first I got hungry but I think that’s because before I was always eating and my body didn’t have a chance to get hungry. It is 11:00 am right now and my last meal was 5:30 pm yesterday. I had two cups of coffee this morning. I am not a bit hungry. You will adapt.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you for jumping in on these comments. What you say is so true. I hope others read your comment!

[@lynspa2562]

I am 75 all my life struggled with weight loss you diet then back it all comes with a vengeance. I started intermittent eating and wow I have lost 31lbs its so easy. During the fasting period, I drink lots of water. I have two cups of coffee in the morning and break the fasting at 11am having those two coffees has not hurt me my weight is still coming off. I eat between 11am and 7pm then fast drink only water after 7pm. I do not watch what I eat within that time no weighing of food or counting calories its easy. And best of all not hungry and feel deprived of food. If for some reason I come off it for a day just get right back on it.

[@sandysteinbrook]

You hit the nail on the head! Everything you said is so true. Our bodies have an amazing ability to adapt and not even be hungry once it is used to not getting food first thing in the morning. I am happy to hear of your success!

[@paulinesoares3594]

If I get a sweet craving, I eat 1 tbs Smuckers organic peanut butter. Just nuts and salt. No sugar. Most peanut butters and even dill pickles, have added sugar. I learned to read not only labels but ingredients also.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Soooo much added sugar is in the products on the grocery store shelves.

[@rickt.223]

I IF. Most days, I eat one meal a day (OMAD). The rest of the days I do 2MAD. I cut all sugar, stay ultra low carb and don’t do anything fat-free. Essentially, Keto w/IF. I’ve done this since 2019. But I relaxed in 2022 and started eating things I shouldn’t have - gained about 15 lbs. I refocused and got back on track on January 2nd. I also decided recently to stop drinking alcohol. I’ve been sober now for almost 2 months. Since my reset, I dropped 10 lbs and 2 pant sizes, I’m getting quality sleep/rest again and my aches and overall inflammation is once again gone. Eating the standard American diet and having multiple meals a day is what keeps people unhealthy, overweight and drug-dependent. Glad to see your health journey has been so successful. I wish you all the best moving forward…

[@sandysteinbrook]

The stopping drinking...no sugar, and not eating fat free stuff are Huge health changes! I agree with everything you said

[@marieludvig9578]

Just started this a short while ago and, Yes its true, intermitten fasting of 16 hours is working for me with eating whole and plant based foods and am able not to feel hungry which truly surprised me. Overall, I am losing weight faster and feeling much better both physically and mentally. Learning more about it by watching videos like yours really helps too. Thank you.

[@sandysteinbrook]

you are welcome. :). Keep up the great work! What you are doing is working!

[@trevorking7791]

@@sandysteinbrook I am 250 lbs and I want to know how to go about doing intermittent fasting so I should only eat 2 times a day during the day and nothing at night

[@waterdragon5418]

I have done a ton of research on intermittent fasting and this lady is spot on with her information. 👌 She has taken the scientifically backed research and put it into practical results by experimenting on herself. Thank you for th8s video!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you!

[@SkinCareGal0303]

Thank you for your story. I just found your channel and so happy I did. I did IF last year and lost 10 lbs. but fell off the wagon during the holidays. This video was the inspiration I needed to get back on. Looking forward to watching all your videos.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Oh good, Phyllis! You get back on the train. The beauty of IF is it's easy to start again. Thank you for watching!

[@anydaynow7755]

OMAD here with great success! It's so funny that IF is now being proven to be really good for us. When I was growing up, this is just how we ate. Set meals and the kitchen was "closed" as after dinner. No snacks either. Now it seems kids need a snack every time they leave the house or go to an activity! They grow up like that, continue those habits, and wonder why they are overweight adults.

[@sandysteinbrook]

You are soooo right! Constantly giving snacks to our kids, and we wonder why we are so unhealthy in America.

[@Peg38542]

I am 51 and can relate to everything you are saying Sandy! I want to feel good and have energy too.........I think I might give this a try :) Thank you for your encouragement!!

[@sandysteinbrook]

You really can do this, Peg. I am telling you... this really has changed everything for me. I feel so good! I woke up this morning and realized I hadn't woke up once during the night. Slept hard for 8 hours. I was waking up a ton during the night before starting Intermittent fasting.

[@fmichaud4755]

I also turned 51 end of July…..Subscribed! You look 10 years younger from your before to after. You look amazing. 🤩

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you so much! thank you for the new sub too!

[@Mariavictoria401]

I watched lots of videos about intermittent fasting but this video is straight forward and easy to understand I will start tomorrow and I will update you guys. Thank you for sharing your experience ❤. Love from UK 🇬🇧

[@sandysteinbrook]

Please update us! This is a journey we do together.

[@darlenemoffett9718]

Awesome! Best wishes for your success. You can do it!

[@awathawa]

Thank you for this! I’m in the same boat. Once I made the 50 club, pounds started to pack on even with healthy eating and working out. I need to try this now! I’m not a breakfast eater, so should be easy to do. Please keep the what I eat in a day videos coming. They help more than you know! 🙏

[@sandysteinbrook]

You can totally do this. Thanks for letting me know about the what I eat videos being helpful. I will continue to share them.

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

Love this, and you look amazing. I changed everything as well in February 2022. I did Keto. I absolutely had to get rid of most of the sugar. I am a sugar addict. I’m 52 and NOTHING was working for me. I also fast. I’ve lost 40 pounds and feel so much better and I’m never starving. It was a lifestyle change that took time and I think when you lose the weight slowly and the right way, the pounds stay off, as long as we continue. Once in a while cake calls to me, but I don’t listen. 😂 I also went to my doctor for a yearly physical and he did blood work. He told me it was great to see someone who was healthier instead of sicker. Thanks for sharing your weight loss journey!

[@sandysteinbrook]

40 pounds is amazing, Kim!! You found something that really worked for you. I agree that losing weight slowly is the right and sustainable way of doing it.

[@larahuffmaster5857]

Once in awhile cake calls to me too, but I eat it. Life's too short. 😊😆

[@sandysteinbrook]

@@larahuffmaster5857 , agree. I have a sweet treat in my eating window. Dark chocolate is my favorite.

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

@@larahuffmaster5857 Lol. Yes, I do give in to ‘the call’ now and then. 😁 Especially dark chocolate. I love it. Life is definitely ‘sweeter’ with a treat now and then but for me being over 210 pounds at one time, it’s easy for me to say life is short and have this or that and then I’m back at adding on extra weight. It’s about balance in everything and for me, I don’t mind saying no to the things that I know FOR ME are triggers and lead me to unhealthy habits.

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

@@sandysteinbrook I do eat dark chocolate too, (it’s so good!) but I choose to leave the cakes and cookies alone. For me it’s a trigger and I just can’t go back to 210 pounds. Not worth it! 😊

[@frenchie1132]

Thank you, absolutely right, I am doing fasting and the Mediterranean diet (which is not a true diet, just how we should eat) my last meal of the day is between 6 and 7 and breakfast around 10:30 am. I brush my teeth after 7 at night and that also deters me from wanting to eat.....keep busy when I get up and look forward to something around 10:00, doesn't even feel like I am doing something special, and the Med/diet is full of veggies, fruits, cheese, grain breads, fish and a glass of wine 😃

[@sandysteinbrook]

The Mediterranean diet is a wonderful way to eat! We tend to eat towards that way also. The food is delicious, satisfying and nutritious. I am the same as you . If I stay busy, I don't think about food all morning.

[@Linda-fg2rz]

I like your methods. You look so pretty and healthy. If our bodies are always working to digest and process food constantly it never has time to heal and regenerate. Fasting is great advice. Thanks Sandy🥰🙏

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you, Linda!

[@flowgood123]

Wow your photos looks like it was mother, daughter instead of the same person. It gives me hope. THANK YOU.

[@sandysteinbrook]

What a nice compliment. I have noticed that my skin looks so much better too. I am telling you, it is worth trying. I have gained so many benefits and glad I can share this with others!

[@arcadefreak37]

A person I follow on KZbin is Eric Berg. He's taught me the 4 hour eating, 20 hour no eating. Water, water, water after that. I've had to go clothes shopping as they are now too big for me.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you for sharing another YT channel to watch! I agree. I am going to have to buy some new pants before long.

[@Kellybrumbaugh]

I am struggling with weight. I am 52 and have tried everything. I’m going to try this. Please keep sharing

[@sandysteinbrook]

I will! Y our story sounds like mine.

[@carmensalome]

Great video. You look great. I have IF for 4 years. I lost 20+ pounds and my A1C is lower than ever before. Also no more hot flashes! Best thing i ever did.

[@sandysteinbrook]

What a great testimony this is! You are showing that it is great for us on so many levels

[@erinhession]

I can't believe you're over 50! You look amazing. I'm 42 and I thought you were in your 30's!! :)

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you! Such a nice compliment!

[@RAColorado]

Congrats! Im in week 4 of a 4 week VERY reduced sugar/added sugar fast and have dropped an additional 6 pounds over the holidays. I've been eating only up to 10g/day of sugar/added sugar over this time period....that's not a lot. I had been gradually reducing my sugar/added sugar intake over many months, but basically converted my metabolism from a sugar burning engine to a fat burning engine over these weeks.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Sugar is in sooo many foods that we buy...unless we are buying real whole foods. It's crazy what companies put in to food to make us more addicted. I bet you are feeling so much better getting most of the sugar out of your diet. Great job! It takes will power, but is totally worth it.

[@RAColorado]

@@sandysteinbrook You are right and I do feel much better! The DRV of sugar is 36g/day for men and most American easily consume 90g/day. Ill definitely keep my sugar intake down and will do more of these 4 Week reductions going forward.

[@janieheroux-chalifoux1470]

55.. peri-meno, hypothyroid... like you said.. nothing I knew or had done wasn't working. I went on dirty keto.. maybe 1/2 lbs per 2 weeks.. then I started IF and it started coming off but in a different way. My daughter says I look like I lost double of what I lost.. 👍👍

[@sandysteinbrook]

That is awesome! I am so glad to hear this testimony that others will read also. It really does work!

[@sa49ful]

You’ve simplified it so beautifully that it inspires instantly❤

[@sandysteinbrook]

Oh good! Thank you for letting me know

[@janofarc3928]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I am starting IF today. I am 63 and have weighed this same weight, 208, for 7 years, I have tried several ways but never able to see it through due to not enough results and I get frustrated. I truly believe this is what will work for me! I am so grateful I found your channel

[@sandysteinbrook]

Ok, so let me tell you my experience...the weight did not start coming off until about 4 weeks. I even thought I was doing something wrong and went back to re-read the book, 'Fast. Feast. Repeat." to see if I was doing something wrong, which I was. I was doing a dirty fast for one thing but the other thing she said was to trust the process, because it does take time. It isn't like a fad diet where there weight falls off fast...but then gets put back on fast too. If I had quit after the first month I would have missed out on the weight loss and all the other benefits I am getting. It's a lifestyle, not a diet. I will continue to share videos on fasting to share my journey and encourage others.

[@sclose3418]

New subscriber. Great video, Sandy! I recently stopped eating snacks between meals. I’ve learned I do NOT need to run to the kitchen every time my stomach growls! That alone has made a huge difference. As you explained Sandy, it’s that spike in blood sugar every time we eat that was keeping the weight on me. Can’t wait for more of your tips!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you so much for being a new subscriber!

[@jdm3111]

I am so happy it works so well for you. I have tried IF for about a month and has caused GI issues and insomnia..... made me feel good at first, lost some weight the first week, then the GI issues started after a few days and mad eme gain weight and not feel well. It might be a good thing very short term, but its not for everyone. It caused flare ups and overall body pain.... the constipation was also horrible and I drank lots of water and ate mainly veggies with fibre, it was not the food I ate, but the short eating window frame. I gave myself an 8 hours eating window.... Usually I eat BF around 8-8:30 and dinner at 5pm, then no more food after dinner is over. That works much better for me. But we are all different and our bodies react differently. I really wanted IF to work, I tried twice (once last year and again recently). Its been 3 weeks now since I stopped and I feel so much better and I lost the weihgt IF made me gain (mostly water weight from inflamation it caused)

[@sandysteinbrook]

You are definitely right that it is not for everyone! There is no one size fits all when it comes to our bodies. I know that one girl that is on my channel said she was having issues also and she switched to a 14:10 fasting period and it cleared up her insomnia. The 8 for window was too much for her body. Thank you for sharing your results. All results are important for people to see!

[@danaslay6482]

I've been doing IF since October 2022, still trying to figure out the right eating window for me. No weight loss yet but I've been feeling better and I hope if I continue with it I'll see the scale move. I'm almost 50 and in menopause.

[@sandysteinbrook]

The weight did not just fall off for me. The scale didnt budge much in the beginning. But, I was feeling a lot more energy and my clothes were starting to fit better. But, it took me from August-December before I got to the point you see in my pictures. I read a book called "Fast. Feast. Repeat", and the author says to trust the process, that it will work. So I stuck with it, and I am so glad I did! The pictures show how muchinfmallamntion I have lost in my face.

[@clarebrowne1955]

I didn’t notice any weight loss until the third month of IF

[@angelaotieno8446]

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[@hanigupta2010]

I was just diagnosed with diabetes. My nutritionist and dietician told me I cannot do IF anymore. I’m supposed to eat breakfast, lunch , dinner, 2 snacks….9 am to 6;30 pm. I hate it. I’m not used to eating this frequently. I’m obese and it’s such a downer. I’m hoping my A1c falls back to normal, glucose is in check n then I can get back on it.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Awe. I hear the frustration in your voice. You need to stick to what your health care professional says. Did you ask her the reason why you can not do IF, at least eating within an 8 hour time frame? Of course I am saying this and do not know what your numbers are that your nutritionist is seeing.

[@lissetsanchez5316]

So kind of you to share your journey. I have been dabbling into IF for 2 years now. I need to try it "clean" and see if that will work for me. Thank you for sharing! You look amazing! ☺

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you, and YES, Lisset! Try it clean. It will make such a big difference for you.

[@loristitt1836]

Wow like soooo much well really everything you said is exactly what I realized 15 months ago-talking about shakes meal plans etc-I needed something lifetime sustainable-and this IS it!! I’ve lost more than 50 pounds w/18/6-end my fast at 1pm with Greek yogurt and some almonds everyday-I don’t have to cook a different meal for my husbands supper is whatever supper is small snack about 6:30-there are no cheat foods-nothing is off limits if I want it as long as it’s within those hours-I also workout 5-6 days a week but losing weight ALWAYS starts in the kitchen!!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Yes!! Well said. "Losing weight starts in the kitchen". I am going to write that down and quote you. Lol. I am so glad you shared your experience and others will see that there is so much success in this lifestyle. Diets are not a way to live. You like food too, I can tell. I don't keep things off limits either.

[@loristitt1836]

@@sandysteinbrook well ty sandy!! It’s been a long hard fought lesson-of many many years in the gym but never really keeping a structure on my eating-all the 15-20 pounds I’ve lost and gained over the years…sigh-this “timed eating”😄 is really what my body was thriving for and so maintainable-new sun to your channel and look forward to many videos👍🏻😄

[@skipmcelhenny7325]

Yes! Keto combined with intermittent fasting has helped me tremendously! Down over 40 pounds and feel great, at 52.

[@sandysteinbrook]

40 pounds is amazing! I have heard of many people losing even more by combining keto with intermittent fasting. I am happy to hear of your success!

[@skipmcelhenny7325]

@@sandysteinbrook I’ve heard too where people have lost much more with those 2 modalities, but I’ve reached my weight goal at this moment.

[@lindadearborn2473]

I am 66 and also do Keto & 16/8 IF. I have lost 80 pounds in 8 months, and am at my goal weight. It hasn’t been easy but I’m very happy with the results!

[@sandysteinbrook]

@@lindadearborn2473, you should be very proud of those results! that is awesome!

[@prairiegirl9188]

Thanks for this very down to earth discussion! I began this a week ago, going 13-15 hours overnight so far. It is such a good thing that goes counter to some of what we’ve all been told, but the new research is so positive. Thanks again!

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am glad you're trying it. Keep me posted! You are smart to start off a little less and work your way up to whatever is your optimal hours of fasting. I jumped right in to 16 hours and boy did I struggle the first few weeks.

[@Meemee-mo5it]

First time seeing your videos. We are close in age and looking forward to seeing what you share. I love your doggie walking through. Also love your minimalist kitchen. It is very calming

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@frala2398]

This is great timing. I’m 59 and need to get my once normal blood pressure under control. After watching cardiologists on YT discuss the importance of weight loss I knew I had get back to a healthy weight. Your video has giving me hope! I started this morning rewatching your excellent presentation with black coffee in hand…. PS- a friend was diagnosed within the last year with diabetes. He recently started IF to try to get that under control and got off the sugar train. As a result he dropped 15 lbs in 3 months and the dr is stunned to see he doesn’t have any evidence of diabetes and asked what he did. She was dumbfounded!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Hello! I am glad you are here with me. My husband has been on high blood pressure meds for many years. He started intermittent fasting with me. He is now able to wean off of blood pressure meds. He used to take it morning and night and now only takes it once a day because his blood pressure numbers are so good everyday with only taking one. His hope is to get off of the meds completely. IF really does work! When our bodies are not digesting, it is repairing and healing itself.

[@frala2398]

@@sandysteinbrook That’s so encouraging!

[@Only_love777]

What I noticed that worked for me is eating my breakfast lunch and dinner within the time frame of 8:00 Am and 5:30 Pm and you can also snack (fruits 1 serving just to avoid sugar) or even up to 6pm (after that just water), and saw the weight dropping off, walking helps as well. Body feels better overall. I agree with you it is very flexible, you can extend your fast as you wish. You can start breakfast later if you wish.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It sounds like you have found the perfect thing for you. I agree walking really helps.

[@brooklyn7722]

Now this is the best explained information about intermittent fasting. All other videos make it so complicated and confusing to understand. I'm glad I came across your video.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you!

[@Mariolibanable]

Changed my life kzbin.infoUgkxIUm04tAgSzlAhCWEr7VlRptRAMVsjeAC I will never eat the same ever again. "Unless you physically trip and your face lands in a box of donuts, there is no such thing as a 'slip'." Get that mind set and you'll win again and again.

[@ingrid2543]

I like the idea of not having to think about food. I found on the popular diets I spent more time in the kitchen with chopping, preparing, weighing and counting calories. Going to the store reading labels on everything and counting points took me forever. Thank you for this video because I have all the symptoms you mentioned, sleeping issues, joint pain, tiredness.

[@sandysteinbrook]

You need to try this Ingrid. It is free! To not have to think about food all the time is freeing. I do not feel deprived eating this way. I still eat food, but since it isn't a diet, I don't have to think about a certain way of eating.

[@ingrid2543]

@@sandysteinbrook I’m trying it now, no bedtime snack, black tea in the morning. I’ve been stretching out the time that I fast little by little. What you said makes so much sense. My husband loves to cook and most of the time it was hard to figure out calories or points so I would not eat most of the day. I was always thin but since getting older I could not keep the weight off. I’m 67.

[@roedette]

I'm so glad your video popped onto my youtube page today because I turned 50 in September and I need to loose about 14kg. I have done te intermittent fasting before I just fell off the wagon and need to start again. My body responds quickly to lifestyle change so that's not a problem. I'm looking forward to your tips that worked and the foods you chose to eat. Thank you for posting.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you for watching! You already know how to do this, you just have to get back on the track.

[@MinDPea]

Would you also do a video sometime on how you got off thyroid medication? Thanks for sharing your journey - very inspiring!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Since I am not a healthcare provider, I have hesitated. BUT, I guess I could start the video by saying I am not, and that it is my personal journey. I could probably do it that way.

[@mwendyt]

Yes would love to hear your experience I am currently on thyroid meds and was told by doctor it would be forever

[@DianaLynn45]

@mwendyt. Me too. Would love to be free from it!

[@denisemaples6519]

Look up Doctor Berg thyroid issues , this video will fix it! :-)

[@karenomalley8189]

I really appreciate hearing what you share. I am a 52 year old woman could stand to loose 15-20 pounds. I’m very Active at the gym an eat healthy but could never get the pounds until trying this and slowly the weight is dropping . Videos like your encourage me to continue being strong an dedicated.

[@sandysteinbrook]

I am glad they are helpful! It really did work for me, and know it can work for others too.

[@ollie2034]

I loved your video. I have watched a lot of videos on intermittent fasting, but this was very clear and to the point. Was very motivating

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you!

[@sandihunter1260]

I love breakfast so I stop eating at 5:00/5:30 and then have breakfast at 9:00/9:30. We like to eat early in the evening, especially in the winter when it gets dark so early. I haven't weighed myself for a while but my clothes are feeling looser. I have also started not eating sugar for the month of January and that is also helping, you really don't miss sugar but you do get side effects from not eating it any more. I like your video.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you! The scale might not say what we want, but your clothes fitting better is the key! It shows the body is changing.

[@gcs1432]

I mean no disrespect, however you look much younger after your weight loss. You look fabulous! Thank you for sharing your weight loss journey.

[@sandysteinbrook]

I will take that as a huge compliment. Thank you!!

[@beecaldero]

Omg. Finally. A woman of my age speaking real English and telling me what I need. Thank you so much!!!!!! I will watch your videos But have a question. I enjoy an occasional glass of wine. Did you? Im wondering if I have it in the window will be ok.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Have it in your eating window. But also, if you are out late an evening and enjoying a late dinner or drinks with friends, enjoy it. don't worry about any "window". Then the next day get back on track of your usually fasting and eating hours. I do not overcomplicate this. I still enjoy life and don't feel deprived at all.

[@gnome2024]

Youre beautiful Sandy! You dont have fake lips or fake eyebrows, your hair always looks pretty and you have a nice figure. Whatever youre doing WORKS!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you so much! That is such a nice compliment.

[@leticiavallejo7374]

Love your puppy walking around.

[@sandysteinbrook]

She is always by my side. :)

[@kayp.3832]

I saw your post the other day on Insta and am SO excited about this video. I have been on a new weight loss journey since October (down 10lbs so far just from cutting starchy carbs and working out more) and am definitely interested in incorporating new things. I have been toying weight intermittent fasting but have not tried it yet, so I'm excited to hear about how you've done it.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Good for you already losing 10 pounds, Kay! Intermittent fasting has had so many good benefits for me and I only started in August.

[@lorimiller7261]

You are a beautiful lady and look much younger than you are. Yes 16 hour fasting works especially for those of us in menopause. Thank you for inspiring us to keep going ! Love your channel ❤

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you!!

[@gofasters1]

Yes!!!! I lost 30lbs on IF. 16-20 hours New life style 👍

[@sandysteinbrook]

What an amazing weight loss! You must feel so good now!

[@judithhatch6175]

ok, I'm 65.5 y o and yes something has to give. I'll watch all your videos and commit to IF. thanks for doing these videos!

[@sandysteinbrook]

You can do it, Judith! If you are to the point of "something has to give", then you are ready. You will be surprised how easy it actually is to delay eating. Our bodies have the ability to adapt wiring on food. Between the 13-18 hour mark, your body realizes no more food is coming in and has to start burning your own fat for fuel. I do 16:8. 16 hours of fasting and eat in an 8 hour window.

[@silviastefan2818]

Thank you for sharing with us. It is interesting because we were always taught to eat throughout the day so you don't overeat at a meal. Thats how I've always eaten. I am 59 not overweight and pretty healthy. I had my physical in December and my numbers were awful! My triglycerides were over 400 and glucose 126. The doctor is asking me what the heck happened. He said you are actually considered diabetic! Do a low carb diet for 3 months. I was shocked! How could this all happen in a year? I never was never concerned about my glucose. Well I did my research and it is the constant eating and snacking I was doing. I would eat pretzels all day long, crackers, thinking they weren't bad for me. I stopped all the snacks and I am doing 18/6 hour fasting and I haven't felt so good in ages. The constant bloating is gone, the tiredness-gone, waking up ever 3-4 hours all night long-gone. My point is, it doesn't necessary have to be weight loss you are looking for in fasting there are so many benefits to limiting your eating window, it can be to reduce that constant release of insulin that contributes to Type 2 diabetes. I return to the Dr in March to recheck the numbers, I hope that they have returned to normal. I look forward to videos on what you ate in a day.

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you for sharing this! What you said is exactly right....it is more than just weight loss

[@mercermitchell7873]

Outstanding video! Extremely well explained. It works!!!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you!

[@noecazares2144]

Fasting definitely needed in these last days.

[@sandysteinbrook]

You're right?!

[@hodshop56]

Glad to come across your video. I fast 14 hours and no results so I know its the food and snacking. New follower here for sure!

[@sandysteinbrook]

Thank you for being here with me. I will continue to share!