Intermittent Fasting over Age 40 : The Complete Guide

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Hormone modulation/Libido
two 20 hour fasts - more GH response
During Fast
salt
catecholamines too high too long, adrenal fatigue, allocate caffeine to morning, have it in morning to catecholamines aren't constantly elevated
working out in fasted state
Eating during window:
prebiotic fibers (resetting gut biome)
Avoid Grains
higher protein intake
Switching proteins out, get diverse meals
Saturated fats
Additional Supps
men should take boron
iodine in through seaweed
saw palmetto
CoQ10 (foods that boost it)
Diet Breaks
1 full week off after 6-8 weeks "diet breaks" bring calories back up to maintenance
Insulin Sensitivity
When you fast for an extended period of time, the fat deposits that have accumulated over time become the fuel that cells need to operate. As a result, the size of the excess fat droplet gets smaller over time.
As the size of the lipid droplet in muscle and liver cells decrease, those cells become more responsive to insulin. In other words, by reducing the size of the fat droplet, insulin becomes more powerful
Study - American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Nonobese subjects (8 men and 8 women) fasted every other day for 22 d
Subjects lost 2.5 +/- 0.5% of their initial body weight and 4 +/- 1% of their initial fat mass
Glucose and ghrelin did not change significantly from baseline with alternate-day fasting, whereas fasting insulin decreased 57 +/- 4%
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...
Triiodothyronine (T3) is a thyroid hormone that plays vital roles in the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, muscle control, brain development - it affects almost every physiological process in the body
Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland. It plays vital roles in digestion, heart and muscle function, brain development and maintenance of bones
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (also known as thyrotropin or TSH) is a pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine (T4), and then triiodothyronine (T3) which stimulates the metabolism of almost every tissue in the body
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...
Length of fasting should be based off the effects of GH and cortisol
Growth Hormone
HGH deficiency in adults typically leads to higher levels of body fat, lower lean body mass and decreased bone mass (osteopenia)
HGH only lasts a few minutes in the bloodstream - it goes to the liver for metabolism, where it is converted into a number of other growth factors, the most important of which is Insulin Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF1)
Study - Growth Hormone & IGF Research
24 h of fasting led to an increase in levels of basal free GH, mean free GH, mean total GH whilst GHBP levels remained similar in 7 female and 4 male normal-weight subjects
Concluded that a 24-hour fast leads to parallel increases in free and total GH levels whilst having no change in GHBP levels or the fraction of free GH
The protein-retaining effects of growth hormone during fasting involve inhibition of muscle-protein breakdown
The present study was designed to test the hypothesis that GH may be a principal mediator of protein conservation during fasting and to assess the underlying mechanisms
During Fast
Lowering insulin rids the body of excess salt and water. Insulin causes salt and water retention in the kidney
Have Majority of Caffeine in the Morning
Elevated catecholamines + caffeine = adrenal burnout
Work Out Fasted
The Journal of Physiology
Exercise in the fasted state facilitates fibre type-specific intramyocellular lipid breakdown and stimulates glycogen resynthesis in humans
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Eating Window
Higher Protein Intake
Published in International Journal of Obesity, researchers looked at protein intake and lean body mass preservation during energy intake restriction in overweight older adults

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[@williamgullett5911]

When drinking the half gallon of water during the fast with the salt is it ok to add the apple cider video too? Thank you

[@mariac.2580]

Thomas, I have already started the intermittent diet. After 20 hours of fasting, how many hours window do I have to finish my meal? Is cauliflower same as broccoli benefits? Is it ok to drink Gatorade while fasting so I can have more energy working out? I’m female 57 years old. Is it ok to add chia seeds to my water?

[@gk-mt3vy]

@@mariac.2580 nothing like gatorade! contains coffein and worse : sweeteners. even artificial sweeteners can trigger insulineproduction. you don't want this 😊

[@rglsentertainment4435]

@thomas delauer , thank you for a great understanding on correct intermittent fasting for a guy like me in my 50’s. Question? I do have a low grade kidney disease unfortunately. I would love to reverse it. Anyways, may I be able to take Boron? Also vitamin K2? I have been told by my cardiologist to avoid vitamin K2? Please kindly advise. Thanks!

[@phillyflash43]

Isn't ubiquinol much better than COQ10 for older folks?

[@huzefahamid9339]

Intermittent Fasting over Age 40: The Complete Guide (notes on the video). 1. You’re not old at 40, just your hormones are a little different. 2. You should fast for 20-hours at 3-4 times per week every other day; rather than an 16-hour fast for 7 days a week. In other words, have a long fast with restricted calories one day, and the next day have a day of a regular calorie intake. Longer fasts have a higher anti-ageing (telomere length) affect. At 40+ years old, with fasting every day and restricting calories every day, you have more of a potential to slow down your metabolism. And HGH increases really come into play with longer-term fasts and HGH is increasingly important as you get older. 3. What you can have during the fast: water; black coffee; black tea; green tea (this goes for every age group). 4. Increase your sodium level with salt. This makes sure you get the benefits of fasting at 40+ and helps prevent you feeling fatigued and stiff during your fast. Use high-quality salt, for example, Himalayan pink salt, Celtic sea salt, Redmond real salt (not regular iodized salt). Have one teaspoon of salt per half-gallon of water. 5. Keep your caffeine intakes to the morning only. You’ll avoid adrenal fatigue. You’ll get better results and you’ll feel better. 6. Train in the morning in a fasted state - you’ll get a lot more benefit for working out in this state because you’ll burn 2-3 times more intramyocellular lipids (fat droplets next to you muscle fibers). The benefits for 40+ people are that you can do lower intensity workouts for the same effect and help preserve your body and recover more easily. 7. Avoid vitamins and supplements especially antioxidants during the fast. They negate the effect of your fasting. 8. Break your fast with a smaller meal, lean and high in protein. This is a psychological thing that helps you from raiding the fridge. And then have a larger meal 1-2 hours (or even 3 hours) later. For 40+ people, you want to break your fast with a meal higher in protein because of muscle atrophy. When breaking your fast, eat 25-35% of your body weight (in pounds) in grams of protein. Recommend to keeping it just lean protein. When you have your main meal later, you can eat a regular meal as you’ve had your protein. 9. Pay closer attention to prebiotic fibers. You can get them from vegetables such as asparagus, artichokes bok choy and cabbage. It feeds the good gut bacteria. You can introduce these in your second meal. Artichokes especially promote bile salts or bile activity (which reduce when fasting - and when this activity reduces, it’s harder to digest fats). 10. On your fasting days, avoid grains (e.g. rice, barley, corn, rye, quinoa - even the so-called healthy grains) - because of their wheat germs agglutinins, or WGAs). The WGAs can cause leaky gut and you’re more sensitive to it on fasting days. This can be very unhealthy and unpleasant, and you won’t know it until you take them away and realize how good you feel. Some of the starches and carbs you can get away with are potatoes (red or white), sweet potatoes, parsnips, beetroot, cassava, plantains… 11. Switch your proteins out. Don’t have the same protein every day. This will give you a diverse bacterium in your gut. If you usually do whey protein, try a pea protein; if you usually do chicken, try to go for beef. Try to switch it up as much as you can. 12. Consume more saturated fats. [Sugar and stress are the result of inflammations and blockages, not saturated fats.] Saturated fats are good for myelin - critical for nerve signaling. 13. There are lots of little things you can eat, for example, seaweed, to get iodine (critical for your thyroid). 14. Keep supplements to a minimum. For a male, consume boron. You need 6-9 mg of boron per day. It helps you unlock bound up testosterone to make it free testosterone (most of the testosterone in our body, 98-99%, is bound-up and not usable in the body). It will help you get more muscle mass, more strength, more energy, more libido. 15. For men and women, saw palmetto is great. For men, it gives prostrate support. 16. Coenzyme Q10 - good for both men and women. It’s everything when it comes to energy. It’s recommended for everyone but especially if you’re over 40 years old, and even more so when you’re doing intermittent fasting. When you’re intermittent fasting, you’re consolidating eating windows, which means your body must become ruthlessly efficient at utilizing nutrients. Coenzyme Q10 helps take energy (in the form of electrons) from the food we’ve eaten and takes it to electron accepters within the cell. It takes you to that last mile. You don’t always have to take a supplement with Coenzyme Q10. If you do take a supplement, 300-600 mg of solid. If you want to get it without supplements, eat lots of fatty fish, for example, salmon and halibut, and organ meats, such as liver, kidney, and hearts. Additionally, broccoli, cauliflower and spinach are pretty high in Coenzyme Q10 (although nowhere near as high as the animal sources). On a side note, the broccoli gives anti-estrogen effect which is good for men and women over 40. 17. Take a diet break. This isn’t the same as a cheat meal. This is even more important for any older population, for 35-year old plus people. When we diet, we have a severe decrease in our metabolism. It doesn’t take long to happen: 3-5 weeks, maybe 6 weeks. The metabolism slows as much as 28% when we reduce our calories. When we’re intermittent fasting, a lot of the benefits are coming from the change in hormonal changes and the different things we’re doing with growth hormones etc., but a lot of the benefits are coming from simple calorie restrictions. That means we’re not immune to this overall metabolic slowdown. One study took two groups of individuals: Group 1 did 16 weeks of continuous dieting; Group 2 did 16 weeks of dieting with a break every few weeks lasting for 1-2 weeks. Group 2 had significantly more muscle and significantly less body fat because the body had a chance to get the metabolism back up. The whole purpose of our metabolism is to preserve - our body sees we’re hurting; one cheat meal doesn’t solve the problem. Hence, we need to go back to 1-2 weeks of normal eating (not surplus eating!). Go 4-6 weeks with intermittent fasting aggressively, and then go 1-2 weeks of no fasting where you make sure you get back to a normal maintenance level. This will help prevent an obesity rebound.

[@lolondlovu8207]

Thanks a lot

[@sincerorizal]

Thanks so much for doing notes 👍🏼

[@hoangthucnhi5716]

Thank you for the notes

[@Back2life2023]

Thank you!

[@shailajakotian9730]

Thanks a lot.

[@movingon.............6850]

I'm watching and I'm 47. Thumbs up if you're 40+ and wants to be healthier.

[@RTC1655]

I'm _fasting_ and I'm 48 ;-)

[@youtoo2233]

@GD millennial's and Gen Z's, SMH

[@jchinckley]

@GD That's the thing. You may have a personal mindset for yourself, but your interpersonal skills are apparently lacking. Your comment comes off as snide, not encouraging or even an attempt to correct something he may disagree with you on. Perhaps OP is after the thumbs up only. Or maybe he wants others to get/perceive encouragement by the number of thumbs up his comment gets. That mentally translates to the concept that you're not alone in this effort to try to get better which might translate to a degree of encouragement. That's why your comment was received negatively. Sometimes it's hard to make your thoughts or feelings more concrete, clear, and understandable. But we should still try to act rather than react. Reacting isn't the way to live life.

[@jchinckley]

BTW, I'm 58 going on 22. ;p

[@BruceLeroyUK]

jchinckley 😀😀

[@debsycks4645]

I am over 60 and IF . Never have I felt better. Had diabetes six months ago lost 60 lbs and my diabetes numbers are almost normal. And I feel great. I do 16/8

[@roccoferraro1615]

What are you eating after your fasting period?

[@angidavis9225]

I turn 52 next month and I only want to lose 25 lbs but more importantly I want to feel better and not ache so much. I have never tried this before and kinda scared to try it. I work weird shift and I’m not sure what time of day to start my fast. I work 4pm - 4am .

[@kaycee625]

@@roccoferraro1615 that’s my question too

[@jenni3lov3]

Do you do it everyday? Cuz I have started that I know in this video he says not to if you are over 40 but I still want to try it

[@hollyhock3945]

From what I have learned, you would base your feeding and eating window on your sleep schedule. You do not want to consume any calories 2-3 hours before bed. Say you go to bed at 6am until 2 pm. You would not want to consume any calories after 4 ( better yet 3) am. Then when you wake up, try to wait to eat for at least an hour to start with. Go a little later every couple of days until your eating window is 8 hrs, then 6 hrs. , etc.. It is a bit tough in the first week if you are used to consuming a lot of carbs. If you follow a low carb way of eating already, it will be easier. Most experts recommend you do low carb first, which is low carb, moderate to higher healthy fat and moderate to higher protein, depending on the experts you follow. Once your body switches from using carbs for fuel to using fat, intermittent fasting is a breeze. At least it has been for me. Hope this helps. 😊

[@saintbooboo215]

Thomas I have tried everything at 62 then I started following your channel. I followed your program and it to 2 years and to date and I have lost over 100lbs. I have another 30 to go and with the energy I have now hope to be there before the holidays. Diets don’t work but life style changes do. Thanks for your support.

[@GrammaPatriot]

Amen!!

[@VibeWithVida]

Here is the breakdown of the video: Fast 3-4 times a week, not daily. We're over 40, fasting everyday as "more mature" folks could slow down our metabolism. Fast for 21 hrs to 24 hrs when you do fast. We need autophagy more than the young un's. Makes up for less fasting days also. Drink more water and make sure you add 1 tsp of pink or red himalayan salt per half gallon of water to ward off dizzyness and to replenish loss of electrolytes. Take prebiotic fibers. Work out in a fasted state. Eat 25-35% of your body weight in grams of protein. Eat one meal that's simply healthy protein, no sides nothing else on your plate. Eat artichokes to help break down fats. Artichokes help aleviate digestive issues. Avoid grains if you can. If you must have them, don't have them on a fasted day. Consume more saturated fat. Take Coenzyme Q10 after a fast, never in a fasted state. It's an amazing supplement for energy. Take a diet break. Not a cheat meal but a diet break. You get more lean muscle mass and more fat loss. Basically take a break from IF after 6 wks. Eat normally and healthily EVERYDAY Keto, but NO fasting for 2 wks, then go back to IF. Your body needs this " trick" after the age of 40 to keep from plateauing.. ✌🏽

[@loyalsausages]

Thank you for this :)

[@krayzeepenis]

Add the salt to 1/2 gallon of water not a cup

[@VibeWithVida]

@@krayzeepenis thx. Fixed.

[@roobear5357]

Excellent summary!

[@437765513]

Great recap mate - thanks!

[@brians4414]

Thomas - You are the man. I'm 47 years old and dropped 120lbs in 6 months following your recommendations. Thank You.

[@altheamcnabb2829]

@@owenalexsander9318 If he was following his instructions, then probably. Congrats on that amount of weight loss!

[@ilianasarabia3372]

WOWWWWWWW Brian that's just phenomenal!!! Congratulations!!

[@power7x]

Congrats man 👍🏾

[@loky7395]

Bravo

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

That’s killer

[@MrBobswire]

I'm 76 started intermittent fasting two months ago and went from mid 150's to low 140's in those two month, I also started a keto diet, I'm easing myself in the keto diet the more I learn but I'm not strict. There are certain foods I enjoy and know they benefit me such as "whole" oats that I won't give up because of the carb content, I just cut down my portions. I'm a very healthy 76 year old from cycling, walking, light weights and eating healthy these last 40 years, my fasting regimen teeters between 8/16 to 6/18 depending on outside social influences. I've found fasting really makes a difference in ones quality of life when you can have control over your weight, health and mindfulness.

[@dearsirormadam20]

🙂 Have you ever noticed when you go to bed hungry you wake up feeling fine, but go to bed after eating a giant meal and you wake up starving? 😊

[@dearsirormadam20]

hahahaha!

[@ckartiststudio.]

That's so true!! Omgh

[@christianezborovsky6880]

Every single time! If I eat something harder to digest during dinner, such as red meat, the next day I wake up with my stomach growling like I haven't eaten in days.

[@HK-qn4rz]

That’s me

[@user-uj1qx2zg6v]

Yeah true

[@mlbarne]

I went from 512 to 360 in about six months and I attribute intermittent fasting along with working out. Also videos like this is so rewarding because the more you understand how your body works the better choices you can make

[@herstory1012]

Congratulations

[@handsomegorgeous5072]

How are you doing 2 years later Michael??

[@kal-el1485]

Good for you!!

[@deltadoc6702]

I’m 55, former military and athlete most of my life. Around 50 my injuries and PTSD really caught up to me and my activity level dropped dramatically...BAD IDEA! The pain and mental issues from PTSD and extreme anxiety skyrocketed and I agreed to try small dose opiates for the pain from a broken back, neck and dislocated hip from multiple injuries over my military career and benzodiazepines and anti depression meds for the mental issues. BAD IDEA! Initially they worked wonders, but eventually I built up a tolerance, so...more dope, and I went from 200lbs at 50 to 243 lbs at 54. I had extreme fatty liver disease, HBP, became diabetic with a1c of 7.5 and finally everything compounded and I was in full metabolic syndrome and I became suicidal...total shit show for not only me, but all those who loved me. So, last year May/June 2018, I had to dig deep and make a total transformation in my life. I knew I needed professional help and made the life changing decision to take medical leave from my career and went into a in patient rehab to get of all the Rx drugs as well as intensive therapy, MDMR and neuro feedback for the PTSD as well as spiritual training to get back in touch with my relationship with God. I had to completely let go and get my mental and spiritual health back. While in the inpatient rehab, they were the professionals that guided my to recovery of my mental and spiritual issues, I knew that it was up to me to take care of my physical being, so I began KETO and IM in September. Started out by just skipping breakfast and hitting the pool and light workouts. I then began the 16/8 in early November and am now on OMAD but cycle back to 16/8 occasionally and change up my macros to keep my body stressed but healthy. I’m now 195lbs, have abs again and I’m on zero Rx drugs. I completely reversed my fatty liver, my a1c is 4.8 and I am a completely different man. I went from reptilian survival mode to LIVING my life and am physically, mentally and spiritually centered and healthy like never before in my life. I hate that it had to come to such drastic circumstances in life to make this life change, but I thank God, my family and my military brothers for standing beside me through those dark times. I will forever be grateful to all I have learned from guys like Thomas and will NEVER go back to the sedentary life of eating the American diet and allowing doctors, albeit well intentioned, to use chemicals and poison to try and save me. All you need to be healthy comes from within! Life is an individual sport, no matter how much people love you and want to help, it’s ultimately up to US to take control of our well being. You can do it, start slow, stay the course and be all you can be! God Bless!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

That’s just, WOW!

[@nikitaonassis6090]

My best wishes and thoughts with you ! Live for those who cannot so you can be a beacon to others. ( Had similar issues except a lot younger before 40 which is a real joke. Went to many dark places, for better or worse failed and military experimental meds which wiped out certain short and long term memory. )

[@deltadoc6702]

Thomas DeLauer It’s a miracle really, I’ve seen too many lost from the PTSD alone, not to mention all of the thousands that lose the battle to Diabetes and other related issues that are all attributed to simply what we put in our bodies! Thanks for all you do Thomas, you’re a solid dude my man!

[@deltadoc6702]

Nikita Onassis Thanks for the kind words Nikita, I empathize with your struggles and wish you health happiness and a life worth living! Much love!

[@IntegrityandKarma]

Sir,your story is inspirational. Would you be willing to expound on your ptsd protocol? My best friend (who's 62) has suffered from PTSD from both Vietnam (Ranger,in country young) and being a LEO for decades prior to forced injury retirement. My thanks for your service, sir.

[@jo-sweets-c.2714]

The alternating day 20hr fasting was the solution I was looking for. Thanks Thomas! I'm a 66 year old female, 5'10". My starting point was in June 2020, I was at 31% body fat and 170 pounds. In Feb 2021 I got to my goal. I am now back to a 19-20% body fat level and weigh 140-142 lbs. Very happy with this new maintainable lifestyle. Your simple suggestions helped me get back to my healthier self!

[@corikoch1868]

Thanks for writing this...do you happen to know, for the days when you aren't fasting 20/4, when should you eat? What restriction is there on the off day? Much appreciated!

[@leticialittle9063]

I’m 61 and have been doing 16/8 intermittent keto fasting for about 6 months 5 times a week. Have 5 lbs to reach 125. I feel great!

[@MiHiHemi]

64 on OMAD & Keto for nearly a year now. That's all I need. Down 70 lbs. and easly there to stay. Also, off B.P. meds after almost 30 years. Eat responsibly my friends.

[@anthonylv64]

Thank you for your testimony; that's what I've been looking forward to hear! I'm 55 yo.and high blood pressure gave me 7 strokes, and eventually put me on Dialysis. I went from 220 lbs and very lean, to struggling with CKD, loss of muscles, and strength. Then after a brief weight loss to 175lbs, and no muscle, I ballooned again to 225 lbs of fat, and I could barely walk. I've been on 20:4 IF for 8 days now, and I feel like I'm a new man; I'm planning on fasting for the rest of my life.

[@ClaudinaAizpuru]

MiHiHemi pardon my ignorance, what does OMAD stands for?

[@bettyscott7920]

Claudia Aizpuru One Meal A Day 😊

[@Doriesep6622]

I'm 70 and finishing up a 72 hour fast.

[@rozanna29]

Amazing job..congrats

[@ghassanzabaneh3403]

God bless you

[@eeg122]

That is quite impressive. You probably don't look a day over 50.👍

[@allenmiller2071]

How much did you weight at the start of the fast? What did you weight at the end of the fast?

[@muhubobulhan6318]

Barefoot Prof wow! Am happy for u ! How did u managed ? I stated yesterday for 72 hours fasting, hope I will finish well ! You’re inspiring!

[@moonfish1967]

I've been doing this now for 8 weeks. My eating window is 6 hours from 730am to 130pm and fast 18 hours. I also walk ave 6km daily. The weight is dropping off nicely and I feel way better overall.

[@blissfulbaboon]

You Rock!Keep it up!

[@jswhosoever4533]

Awesome job!

[@isabelbuelna8396]

Are u watching carb intake

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

ive tried eating in the morning hours, its hard for me to fall asleep on a empty stomach. ive been eating at or around 4 when get off work and then i cut food off at 7 or 8.

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

​@@isabelbuelna8396 i dont but you will get better results if u do.

[@joetrolo7076]

Thanks Thomas. I'm doing intermittent fasting for a little over 5 months now. Pretty much 20-4. Have done two 48-hour fasts. Thanks for the extra tip, I was taking my vitamin C in the morning, because it had no calories and I take so many later.. adjustment made. Also found the information about caffeine to be helpful and makes sense. Will try to adjust accordingly. I'm 57, 6ft tall was 205 this morning 172. Feeling like I did in my twenties. Appreciate your videos and the heavy research you must do, to speak so knowledgeably. Thanks again Thomas, you're helping my journey.

[@scb0421]

Im not sure about this one. I am 52 and started intermittent fasting 3 years ago and I fast 16 to 18 hours every single day. I started at 315 pounds and am now 180. I feel fantastic and my energy levels are higher now than when I was in my 20's!

[@amardeep1449]

Hello I am very impressed by your achievements.. Can you please encourage me as I'm of same age as you and am not convinced if it really works...Kindly respond please...

[@simbamuseka4028]

@@amardeep1449 it works lost 20 kgs in 2 and half months

[@simplybass70]

scb0421 I just turned 49 I do 16 to 20 everyday 175 feeling great and congratulations on your achievement.

[@JohnDiMartino]

It definitely works! I’m 49 and down 35 lbs in 2 months doing the 16/8 fasting 5days a week and keto when I eat

[@scb0421]

@@amardeep1449 I should also add that I follow a ketogenic diet. But yes I started with fasting and did see some results but when I reduced my carb intake I saw drastic improvement.

[@pabzinobree7609]

This guy is a legend, no seriously, I hope his bills stay paid because this info is priceless

[@jackievalencia8124]

just one in a quantill

[@jasperdye]

Agree 100%

[@jerryjames5701]

Just his bills. Not yours? 🤔

[@2000wazzzuuuup]

Dude you're freaking awesome, thankyou so much for your videos, you literally saved my life by bringing my health back on track away from obese diabetes with all your keto intermetant fasting videos, you're a Legend 🙌

[@HHHHappYYYY]

Wow! ALL of the information I’ve needed right here in ONE PLACE. I’ve saved this video to refer to it every time I need. I’m 63, keto IF for almost a year now. Right about at my goal weight and now really focusing on being as healthy as I can get.

[@carlavv5302]

*40 is just the start of middle age* 60 is just the beginning of older people 80 is old 90 I'm glad you're gone this far.

[@tamih532]

I agree.

[@theblackshepard4441]

Absolutely true still 40s still young enough to have children and fast like a 25 year old ijs just can't believe everything ya hear

[@foljs5858]

@@theblackshepard4441 Don't deceive yourself either...

[@rebecca3745]

Wait until you ARE 60. It’s so much better than 40 if you get serious about your health now.

[@lawandalamar9759]

60 is the new 40...

[@Likeitizz814]

I absolutely love the content of this channel. He definitely addresses the needs of everyone. He also seems so genuine! May God continue to bless him with great success. 🙏🏽

[@dannymeske3821]

I'm 75 , i have been entermittent fasting every day for the last 15 years on a plant based diet, no meat! I'm on no medication at all. I do look much younger then the other old people my age and my hair is still blonde. My exercise is surfing which I have done all my life, and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga series one 2 days a week which is very physically demanding for the last 20 years. I think your research missed people like me.

[@bjornchh]

Good for you. I am 60, and quite well off by following to a certain degree the carnivore diet. Lots of meat!

[@dannymeske3821]

@@bjornchh Your only 60, see what your like at 75 and how many drugs your on to stay alive

[@christian7535]

2 random people blatantly ignoring each other... How retardedly sweet...

[@bertibear1300]

Why are you here watching this if you already have no problems?

[@ggalvin1882]

@@dannymeske3821 why would you say something so negative to Bjorn? “ you’re only 60 see what happens when you’re 75 and you need to take drugs to stay alive??” You vegetarian/vegans are some of the most judgmental self absorbed narcissists I’ve ever come across.

[@humanresources8761]

I am 63 and am listening to this video. Have started my 20 hour fasting now. Thank you for this video.

[@Calaman345]

Great video...⭐👍🏽⭐ More over 40 videos please.❤

[@damientoman]

How about over 60's :).

[@damientoman]

@Will James HaHa! :)

[@lafeecarabine7558]

Yeah!! More over 40’s videos 🙏🏻

[@jA-dp3wq]

Cal Calaman yes! Please more over 40 videos! So helpful!

[@lopezb]

@Will James Seriously, at 67, life is far from over- you will see....for me, after years of "healthy" eating- organic, brown rice, whole wheat bread, but also fruit juices and homemade desserts-I had lower back pain for 3 years which weekly acupuncture only temporarily resolved. A naturepath advised me to zero out sugar and white flour- really ZERO. (He said the cause was my gut was inflamed which pulled on the muscles). Last February I started doing that rigorously together with some simple chi gung (see Ken Cohen on KZbin). The back pain disappeared COMPLETELY. Now I can even backslide occasionally. With that success, I have added other things: IF every day, and Wim Hof breathing. I tried keto but think lots of animal fat is not for me....The adventure continues. Lots of exciting stuff going on! The hints in this video make sense, and I'll try them out.

[@fredyrezen]

Thomas thanx for everything . I lost 70lbs in 4 months still need 50 more lbs. Yesterday I started 20/04 🤞

[@aecom1]

Bro let me just express, how much I respect and appreciate the information/content…. your balance of keto to just basic overall health is amazing. I’ve been doing keto off/on for at least 10 years, just piecing things together… unscientifically finding results, until I fall off the keto wagon gaining and losing weight over this period BUT, knowing all these great/new facts help me enjoy keto now even more than I have in the past. While digging deeper into my own research. Keep it coming .

[@wendylee9078]

I learned so much from this one video. I’ve been fasting, but not losing weight and now I see why! Time to change things up a little. Thank you!

[@izharkhan8174]

You don't have to be apologetic for us being 40 or 50. This is the fact. Thanks for giving us a good advise.

[@sinatra7407]

i agree, its dont do credit for anything to keep being apologetic.

[@popwoodside1504]

Great information “as always” and your presentation of the material was excellent! Always much appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to share it with all of us.

[@learnshareevolve1842]

Just started keto / intermittent fasting a couple of months ago at 61; so this is great information, thank you!

[@nutritioncoachjo]

Yeah... tell me again how important the thyroid is! I have a slow functioning thyroid and find it soooo difficult to lose weight. I am definitely going to give this type of IF a try. Thanks Thomas. Your videos are just so well done and so informative. I really appreciate the time you spend trying to help us!

[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

Good video and discussion. I am 41. The plan is to be the fittest ever in my 40s.

[@tamih532]

Me too!

[@jsavannah]

Incredibly generous of you to share a full lecture with us here. Subscribed and thanks!

[@monicavelazquez3652]

I’ll be 49 next month and new to intermittent fasting. I struggle with Belly fat and now fat loss is more challenging. Thank you for this info!

[@monikamitchell7120]

I have been a victim of such stress that it could be difficult to believe the story…….and u have helped me tremendously with cortisol and all your details!!!!! Thank u sooooooooo much!🙏🏻🤙💕🤘

[@waffles2527]

Reccomendations for women over 65 would be appreciated. So much info out there, I don't know what's right. Thanks, enjoy your presentations.

[@megatherium99]

I watch a TON of fitness videos and Thomas is top notch with his research-backed teaching. IF has been life changing for me in my 50s. 12 pounds lost since April. I’m on a roll getting rid of that roll!

[@mo-215]

Yo, Tom my man.....I'm 50 now and believe me, I'm in the "older" category. Acitve duty and it's no joke trying to keep up with young service members! Can't thank you enough for your approach, humility, education, etc. Super helpful and healthful!!!!

[@adamsinclair998]

This is probably the best most comprehensive guide to fasting i have come across. You nailed it. exceptional

[@RanchoCarrasco]

I lost 40 pounds since watching this video back in July.

[@living9377]

Abraham Cabrera congrats!

[@andreagray2351]

Hi that is awesome.. about the vitamin c do you avoid all day or just during the fast window?

[@anitrawells3069]

Advice please.

[@RanchoCarrasco]

@@andreagray2351 during my fast all I drink is water. Nothing else. During the days I eat i don't take any vitamins either.

[@RanchoCarrasco]

@@anitrawells3069 when I get hungry, drink a green tea with no sugar. Now that I have reached my goal weight and lost a total of 60 pounds I eat a bit more but exercise more also. When I started, I just didn't eat at all on Monday and Tuesday. I ate a light meal on Wednesday, just one meal for the entire day. Then nothing on Thursday or Friday. Saturday a bigger meal and Sunday as well. Both days just one meal each day. The days I was fasting I didn't eat anything or drank anything. Just water.

[@adriennedonson4362]

Thank you Thomas for being thorough this is my first time watching and I am over 50.

[@graceakinboboye5415]

Thomas is such a great teacher, thank you so much. You are blessed

[@kimr9844]

Thank you so much. I hit a plateau. I have been doing IF and clean eating. This video answered so many why questions. Lots of information and I am sure I will watch it again tomorrow.

[@fiof]

I'm 39, I'm watching this to accept the impending reality.

[@Josh_Exitcamper]

I’m 39 too..1981

[@sjay7209]

Same here. Yippee 🥺

[@amandawilbur9552]

OMG yess, 1981. I'm like what category do I fit in to?

[@jasonrider6349]

Sigh...79

[@cherd5343]

My Dad once told me that things would go downhill fast when I hit 39. I thought he was full of it because I breezed through those years with no problems. Come to find out, he was just off by a little bit, my cliff was around 41 or so. I'm 44 now, but over the last 3 years my shoulders have went to shit, my knees have went to shit, and I've gained 40 lbs. Getting old is a bunch of BS!! :(

[@countysheepdog55]

*I've been IF almost 2 yrs now* 1. I'm 51 yrs & ripped wth *EXCELLENT muscle development.* 2. I did my 72 hour fast wth you!

[@jacobstravail]

Have a 🍪

[@countysheepdog55]

@@jacobstravail Will do. 👍

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

That’s awesome!

[@countysheepdog55]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial Thank you. I've been following you since 2015. 👍

[@jasonhurst8599]

Congrats! I'm 59, Keto + IF + 2MAD/OMAF for 14 months. I also did the 72 hr fast, plus 24 hr auxiliary fast. Lost 8 lbs; but have regained 6 lbs in the 3 days since. Even though my caloric intake was at or below my daily maintenance caloric levels. I am beyond pissed off & frustrated.

[@DrZenmoto]

Very grateful for your inputs, Mr. De Lauer. More power to you and your program!

[@benzcrazy]

That’s for all the info and weekly E- mails you are giving me moral support to keep taking good care of myself as turning 70 I need to be more attentive to being healthy . My mentor 👍👍👍👍

[@billhenry3609]

This man saved my life in June of 2018 .thanks Thomas Delaure.

[@luannebarry7168]

That was the most well organized, straightforward and complete information on the benefits of fasting after 40 I have ever heard. Thank you so much for giving me a guide that I can use to maximize my healthy lifestyle and share with my clients!! I am a forever fan.

[@ninaferrer3380]

You really motivate me for 20:4 intermittent fasting. Its a big fight but worth it! lost a kilo in a week + doing 1000 skips HIIT everyday for 10 mins and once a week playing badminton for 2 hrs. Can't wait my 1 month more result then will rest from fasting in a week. Thanks for all the great info!

[@robpage9025]

You are an oracle on these matters ,great informative content delivered clearly with good pace. Top man , thank you

[@quantumaffected9818]

Can’t get enough of your incredibly detailed info, Tom. Thank you so much for making this so much easier! I’m one of the lucky ones who has always had long periods between meals but now I know how to get the greatest benefit, and have also combined with resistance exercise and a ketogenic diet. The results are phenomenal. After 5 weeks I’m 11lbs down, energy is high and the most amazing result was discovering at work on Monday that I didn’t need my reading glasses anymore because my eyesight has improved so much! It’s like the magic bullet! I’m so excited about it I’m hoping to help others once I’ve got enough experience using myself as the project 😆. Couldn’t do it without ya! 👍😁

[@judithbecker2876]

WOW! I am 79 and consider this video one of my top four most important information sources ever for improving my overall health. I love all the scientific explanations because I want to know the "why" behind the info. I lost 65 lbs since between January 9, 2018 and January 2019, and have been maintaining ever since, with all my biomarkers improving along the way, getting off all meds with the exception of thyroid pills. Thank you SO much for all the excellent videos.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

That’s amazing!

[@xrevken]

Judith i am looking for a SENIOR blog FOR KETO...i am kinda lost.

[@leighmitcham210]

Ken wortley ,

[@dlgparisi9501]

Wow, I am female 61, would love to talk to you. Congratulations.

[@candaceandrews3318]

That is inspiring! Curious about you off all meds with exception of thyroid, can thyroid meds ever be gotten off of once on them? I would like to see a video on this topic.

[@DanielSmith-xj1gs]

Thanks for the over 40 video, I'm 72 and it's good to see what I am doing right and wrong with fasting. Several years before my open-heart surgery I developed type 2 diabetes and without even knowing what I was doing I started a 16/8 eating plan. Now years later my A1C is better than most and I've lost 18lbs but I have been stuck there for some time. So, I am trying for 20+hour fasting a few times a week and doing my 2 mile daily run mid-fast rather than early evening. This is proving difficult. Thanks`

[@harmony3395]

Brilliant. I’ve been experimenting with intermittent fasting and not losing weight so am definitely going to change to every other day. Thank you 🙏

[@JonathanDyer651005]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Mid 50s, been seesawing, plateauing and giving up all my life. Every time was harder, I would keep pushing harder and harder (sometimes to injury) for less and less results. I had essentially resigned myself to being fat. Then I found your channel, watched a LOT of your content before starting and the weight is flying off! 18:6 IF, Mediterranean keto, walking 4 miles a day, feathering in. Kettlebell pyramid twice a week and keeping my minerals up. No hunger, no cravings, I have to set a timer to remind myself to eat and run a meal tracker to make sure I eat enough! No pain, all gain, as easy as falling off a dock. I hope you hear it often, but definitely hear it from me, Thank you.

[@coredadventure1]

I'm so glad I clicked. I'm 47 and just started 16/8 7days ago. I'm trying your idea ! Thank you !

[@sandrasayegh1940]

redhot I’m 47 too and started 16/8 almost 3 months ago and I’ve only lost 6kgs but the shape and measurements show a lot more! How do you explain that?

[@louisebellawilliamsq1032]

You are absolutely amazing Thomas! I learn so much from you thank you so much! I have done keto for 8 years and I still learn lots and lots from you! I share it amongst my friends regularly!

[@gare427000]

Thx Thomas great info I will check out thrive .. I’m a beginner. Keep up the good work, I’m checking out all your vids.. thx again

[@Burbankelly]

I’ve been fasting over 18 years and was always taught to break the fast with “gentile” fruits & vegetables, which always led to binging - just like you said! I’m so glad to have the permission to eat meat protein to break it instead and that makes perfect sense! This one topic has always been a major issue for me in the past! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for all the terrific info, Thomas!

[@scottsmith2613]

Stacy Kelly Well said. Where you from? I’d like to know you.

[@Meta.Empress]

Yeah, it's the fructose

[@gregward1971]

Thomas helped simplify everything. Kept it simple. I am a 62 old guy and went on keto lifestyle January 8/19. I am 5'8" and was 245 lbs. I am now 205 do intermittent fasting on a regular basis. I do 120 pushups a day along with some cardio. I feel better now than I did 20 years ago. Thanks Thomas you saved my bacon.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

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[@joedonamarabangali9934]

I totally agree with working out in a fasted state. I feel so much more better during and after my work out when in a fasted state. Thanks for the awesome information. Really enjoy the channel.

[@merejackles]

Brillaint video. I’m 42 and have been doing OMAD for two weeks. Good to hear that eating ‘normally’ a couple of days a week could actually be more effective. Will continue to experiment.

[@WA4OSH]

I'm 62 1/3 of the way now. Thanks for this guide. This helps.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Best of luck

[@WA4OSH]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial The hardest part: Getting started. I've dropped from 318 to 285 at a safe 2lbs per week. My metabolism does not seem like it's slowed very much. It's working. Please don't lose the biochemistry explanations. It gives the rationale for your recommendations.

[@lionelperalta2610]

Finally someone who makes sense! You answered all of my doubts. Thank you 😌🙏🏼

[@mannynunez1279]

I subscribed because you back up your content with scientific journals posted in description. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@donnaambrose1234]

THOMAS, Thank you for being generous with your knowledge

[@akcirapoo3569]

💯

[@shirleyseely4914]

68 and fast 20 to 60 hours and feel great, my husband does also. We do Dt Fung with lots of research backing.

[@nichelehuseby]

Love Dr. Fung !

[@jenniferp7749]

Nice video will share with my husband. Thank you for making it so clear.

[@1Ggirl1959]

I'm 61 and fasted 21 days last year. Just no calorie drinks, electrolytes, sea salt. I felt great and cured several medical issues. As soon as I started eating some of my aches and pains came back. I'm into the third day of a fast now. This time when I add food back I will use it to eliminate foods that affect me.

[@gcs7817]

Meat is the ultimate elimination food to whittle down to. Add other stuff

[@JTWH8881]

First time on this channel. I am a very active 44 year old man and a week in to the 16/8 intermittent fasting. This was very informative and valuable, especially on the dietary tips. Thank you for doing this!

[@thesergio9444]

Please explain 16/8 16 hours of fasting and 8 of non fasting?

[@cherylshipley7258]

Thank you so much, Thomas. I just turned 55 and there are more days than not when I feel like giving up. I struggle with several issues, and when I"m not having a good day, I just watch a "Thomas video" for a quick mind reset. Your combination of science, compassion and real life situations help keep me in focus. You are a blessing :)

[@marianking1379]

Is that Thomas the tank engine 😂😂😂

[@joboooom1]

Man, idk if you are still reading your comments, but I started doing this all in accidents with my most recent job, and I'm dropping weight like crazy your video explains it all to me thank you I have sent this video and your cliff notes to so many people thank you!!

[@TheRealBigJohn758]

A Thomas great video my man. I learned a whole lot. I also learned some stuff I had questions about but could not find from other videos. Great, great information!

[@LindaWainwright]

I suspect that you, Mr DeLauer, will never see this comment, coming late in the day and just one of thousands, but I wanted to say how grateful I am to you for publishing stuff for older people. I am 73, and recently "discovered" you via my son, who is in his late 30s and a big fan. I could see that some of the information he sends me probably isn't quite a fit for me, and this and the other one aimed at us explained so much. Thank you .... hope you will do more, please?

[@RaulFonsecaJudoChile]

Hi..i am 41 years old and I have been pracricing judo 5 times per week.. how can make more efficient meals .?? Thanks

[@sweetpeasandyarrowaranchdi8327]

I had to quit caffeine all together to be able to fast for longer periods. I highly recommend it. I feel so much better, no more highs and lows all day long. I didn't even realize what it was doing to me, until I quit.

[@joannedavis5868]

I am 65 going to try intermittent fasting. Just found you on you tube .and have learned more from your video. Than any other health diets thank you

[@christinawheeler3123]

Kudos to u iam 64 and also trying I was understanding until he did the the over 40 age ,its different then the regular one I watched earlier now idk

[@lselley1980]

So much useful information packed into 30 minutes. Thank you.

[@BigPictureYT]

One of his best videos. Packed with good information and details.

[@anjah3911]

Would say: one of your best videos ever!!! Thank you!

[@awildagarcia9673]

I so needed this refresher and motivator thank u!!!!!

[@wkg777]

Soooo glad I found this video! 66 yr old woman and now I understand why I've lost muscle mass and not fat. I was doing IF OMAD every day yikes!

[@kimdavis1091]

Thomas thank you sooo much for the awesome content you continue to provide for all of us 👍🇨🇦

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I particularly like the bit at the end. I attend things related to my business where food is laid on so I don't fast. However I always felt guilty about it. Now I need not feel guilty and can eat like everyone else!

[@rongerardo1193]

So glad I started listening to you,I'm a type 2 diabetic,was told by my doctor that I am looking at death soon, started fasting and working out,from your advice .I started losing weight and soon will be off medicine....Thank you!

[@jlewis2268]

Hands down the best video i have seen! Easy to follow, and amazing info! Thanks!

[@debbierelph9715]

This is very helpful!! I"m 62 and have been intermittent fasting for about a year now and really enjoy it. Will admit though I was not seeing BIG results. I like thinking about moving to 20 hrs.!! Will try this

[@markmihulka7389]

I do a 20 hour fast Monday through Friday, then I have 3 normal meals Saturday and Sunday. Working pretty good for me.

[@hannaharp1]

When do you have your second meal? Thomas didn't explain that.

[@kevinprotools]

@@hannaharp1 Break Fast with lean protein > 90mins later Lunch > Dinner. I think this depends on your eating window.

[@kbanghart]

@@kevinprotools if I stop eating around 6pm then I guess start up again at 2pm the next day, that might work? Can I even have something like celery at least? 20 hours will kill me lol. Do u take in any salt during your fast?

[@sheilatuano9633]

@@kbanghart salt is mixed in your water during fasting. One teaspoon of salt per half gallon of water?

[@thesergio9444]

Do you not eat Mon till Friday. I am confused. That is not intermittent fasting described by Thomas. You eat every other day with that. Is there something I am missing? thanks

[@buuoz]

Know its been awhile since you posted this -- but its STILL GOLDEN advice. Thank YOU!

[@cybelle8269]

I really really liked this video. The information, the order in which it was delivered, the humble way it was explained really resonated with me. KISS & your specific & professional way of communicating, tells me I not only learned but I’m learning from someone who cares & is passionate about their gift. Thank you for making this video. I’m excited to look more into your content.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

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[@ibperson7765]

What about oats? They different, or just another grain?

[@judsjo]

Thomas i love your content thank you. I was hoping you would have covered how to fast through a perood. Mine spot the whole time and never flow or ends until i start eating regularly. Also managing Contipation while fasting. Thanks again

[@dsandoval9396]

This makes s the first video of yours that I've seen so I'm not sure if you've already done this... It would be nice if you could site your sources the way Jeff Nippard does in his videos, you can even just put a reference number on screen in the corner somewhere as you talk about the info and then site the sources in the description or in the credits the way Plainly Difficult does. This would separate you from every other KZbin channel that gives health "facts" so that your audience has a chance to actually go over the information you draw your conclusions from and consider you a true source of reliable information.

[@trumpet18734]

"Free" gift after you purchase the $60 annual membership;)

[@JustCallMeLiberty]

They need to ditch the required subscription

[@charbaezmore]

I have watched countless videos on the subject and this was by far the best! I took notes 📝

[@DannyVoltaje]

Me too.

[@iuli72an1]

Thank YOU Thomas. I just changed my prefix on 02.03 and seems there are a lot more things to consider with this age change. Great advice and great content. Love you man. God bless you!

[@timetraveler2518]

I am 62 years old. I did not have any problem with fasting. I use OMAD (one meal a day) every day and walk almost daily. My endurance went up and my body returned to medium slim. Fasting trained me well to survive without feeling hungry. I could be one of a few handfuls of human survivors on the apocalypse Earth when our human civilization collapses. 👍😇👍

[@jA-dp3wq]

This is exactly the video I was looking for and needed! Thank you so much!

[@scottsmith2613]

jill Armstrong I’m glad you found it. Where you from? I’d like to know you.

[@benthorns7067]

Well I'm 48 and still an amazing athlete from fasting. Time to learn more and watch the video I guess.

[@josecatala5364]

Thank you for posting this.... I'm 56 and very over weight and have started the intermittent fasting on 1/4/21... so far so good. Your video is a good way to make sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. With the added benefit of what exactly my body is doing during this process. Thank you again.

[@CryptoChangingTheWorld]

How's it going?

[@josecatala5364]

@@CryptoChangingTheWorld Its going great. I still do an 14-16 hour fast everyday. Once you get use to it, it becomes what you do.