Intermittent Fasting | The ONE Thing I've Changed

[@peterbeyer5755]

Intermittent fasting highlights the discipline that’s missing from our lives, discipline can be interpreted as caring for yourself.

[@ceceliaharris5660]

I’m coming up on one year of IF and I’ve gone from just over 152# to 126#. I also implemented exercise in the form of brisk walking, weight and yoga. Finally, I did count and reduce calories in the early months since I already was not an after dinner snacker. I’ll turn 65 in a few weeks and this is he least I’ve weighed for over 20 years. I feel incredible. My husband introduced me to IF but you were the inspiration that got me to start. Thanks for that. As a side note, the nutritionist my husband follows suggests that menopausal women use a 15/9 window which is what I do.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

This is wonderful. I'm so happy for you! ✨

[@LittleWayChoir]

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a great resource for how to fast as a woman. She talks a lot about fasting around cycles and menopause.

[@ceceliaharris5660]

@@LittleWayChoir That’s exactly who my husband has watched. I couldn’t remember her name.

[@carla7657]

@CeceliaHarris, thank you for the information regarding menopausal women!!! 😊

[@angieking8868]

Just finished her book

[@aimeepaul9972]

Jennifer, after I watched your first update on your intermittent fasting routine I looked into IF and ultimately decided to try it myself. I only lost about 5lbs during the first year, but then I saw your interview with Dr. Tae on proper portion sizes. After seeing her visuals I was enlightened… I realized I was consistently tripling or even quadrupling my portion sizes. So, I decided to start eating proper portions in addition to the 16-8 method. Well guess what? I’ve lost over 20lbs in 2.5 months. I’m shocked! I feel amazing, and I don’t feel like I’m starving at all. Like you mentioned in this video, once or twice a week I have a late dinner with my husband (still eating the proper portions though.) Portion sizes were definitely my barrier to losing weight. Thank you for sharing all your information. It really is life changing.

[@eneydegarcia7338]

Congratulations

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I'm so happy to hear it! Dr. Tae is a wealth of knowledge!

[@Lisasandiego1]

I've lost 20 lbs. Since I began intermittent fasting in April 2022. So I'm 120 now & I've plateaud so I am no longer losing weight, which I'm very happy about. I do "cheat" and have several glasses of wine at night. Some nights if my stomach is really growling I'll have a small bowl of cereal but I've found that most mornings after fasting 16 hours I'm just not hungry! I haven't noticed any of the benefits you've spoken of. Only the weight loss. Well...... I do sleep like a hibernating bear..... so that may be a benefit. I love your channel and the way you're modest and classy and home schooling your children. Govt. Run schools are the bane of our society. I've read and enjoyed your books and look forward to your next book. I love all thing French & Italian. I've been an "old fashioned" homemaking wife 48 years & I've loved every minute of it! Do you subscribe to the Epoc Times? It's excellent. Ciao! Lisa in San Diego

[@meganthurston575]

Calories are important for sure. Now that I'm in my 50s, I want to make sure that I have enough protein and avoid added sugars. That has helped me a lot.

[@tennilledebysingh5819]

I started intermittent fasting about 8 months ago for weight loss initially & it evolved to desiring a lifestyle change. I do one to two meals with one snack in the eating window per day & fast 18-6 or 20-4. I often do 18-6 on wknds. This has been a lesson in my psychological relationship to food, the healthy foods I love eating, why & when I am eating, my cravings, and how I approach social eating. I am still learning much about myself and I am happy in the process.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@meh5069]

I relate to this so much. I began October 2022. I don’t watch the scale but I can FEEL some of the weight loss in my clothing. I had a terrible habit of snacking late into the night, often candy. Now I don’t even desire candy the way I used to, and I have been candy obsessed since childhood! I’m hoping increase weight loss but overall I just want a permanent lifestyle change for the better❤

[@mariferavery7646]

Hola Jennifer! So it's been a year since I started with IF. I do the 14-10 method combined with a natural (no processed foods) diet and that was enough to take me from 140 to 120. I'm 5'2 so a 20lbs wright loss was transformational. I only do IF during the workweek and take the weekends off. This keeps me from continuing to loose weight.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

That's wonderful!

[@rhonddabosworth]

I am glad you have loosened up a bit in your use of intermittent fasting, Jennifer. We're brainwashed as women from such an early age it isn't easy to have a completely healthy attitude to food. I do practise the method, introduced to the concept by one of your videos a couple of years ago. Personally I like it, especially the not eating after dinner at night. If I feel . . . mmm, in need of something else, I eat fruit or make a cup of cocoa. I am 18 months away from 80 and have learnt that any rigid resolve about health is doomed to failure. It's very important to enjoy food. The type of food though, is critical to avoid obesity! BUT if you like cake (I do!) - eat cake (sometimes). As for the timing, I have breakfast later than I used to, but I don't watch the clock or count how many hours till i can eat again. I think what you are doing now will work well. Extreme rules about ourselves aint gonna work long term. However, thankyou for your enthusiasm and commitment. It has certainly helped me to a system that is far more normal and good for you than crazy diets.

[@joantoplicar5086]

I am 74. I enjoy hearing from Jennifer even though my life now is so different from hers. It’s interesting to see another older women here. I moved into IF slowly, and I do not find it difficult. A couple of years ago, I did a 28 day KETO diet which was good because I learned at this late age about the composition of what I eat. Then I came across Dave Aspry because the KETO book mentioned bulletproof coffee, and got into 12-12, and gradually came down. I can easily do only two meals a day now. I had Asprey’s Fast This Way book. He’s kinda extreme, but he suggests not being religious about a fasting schedule. Change it up! So I call myself an IFer, but I’m like you. It doesn’t bother me to go off script. Oh-I did lose a bit of weight. My concern is my blood work numbers. I am in the normal BMI range for my height. I am trying to get lower because it should improve my numbers. A nutritionist I consulted told me to eat more protein because of my age. I should eat three meals-I think to avoid too few calories. And that I should not go below 145 which is above the weight I maintained until I was 50. Anyway, my main point is that we are all different, and we should pay attention to our own bodies and how they react. There is no magic and no yellow brick road. And Jennifer, if you read this, I want you to know that I find your videos delightful.

[@yazisjourney7133]

Jennifer, I was really thinking about you this morning to write to you to ask about Intermittent fasting and when you are on your cycle if you eat differently and you answered 🤗🤗thank you so much. I have reversed my pre diabetes and lowered inflammation and lost 45 pounds doing IF. Yes I do crave and eat different when I am on my cycle and last night we had guests and I did ate later . I am not extremely strict on myself. If guests comes I relax and enjoy with them. Thank you so much again Jeniffer 🙏🙏

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

That's wonderful! ♥

[@MollysStory]

Jennifer, I would love to see a video about how/what exercise you fit into your schedule as a busy, working mother. I’m sure you have some great tips to share as time management is your gift!

[@pam3744]

Great video and I appreciate the lesson on not being rigid! I stick to a 8-12 IF schedule and began a few years ago as a way to cure nighttime heartburn (probably age-related). The results came immediately and I’ve been able to make big changes in other areas of my life because if it. I’m flexible with dinner time- ideally eating at 5:00 - but if I’m really hungry at 4:00 I eat then and that’s it for the day. I say I eat at 5 -ish and hit that target most days. Not hungry for breakfast until 9-9:30. When I get inflexible about something, that’s a set-up for my failure. It just doesn’t fit my life. Thanks for the updates, Jennifer!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love this! Excellent!

[@christinesnowden4562]

Thanks for sharing, I have been 16_8 or 18-6 for 2 years now and I've found it so easy, and have kept the 25lbs off that I initially lost. It has transformed my health. I am whole food, plant based, so not hard to get my veggies in! I totally agree with having a couple of days off a week . Good health to you 💗

[@nataliaprieto6723]

Jennifer, thank you so much. Thanks to you, I have lost 20bls, dropped 2 clothing sizes, and best of all, I feel better than ever health wise.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

This is so wonderful. Congratulations!!

[@ana.jas_me]

I’m doing IF (16/8) since June and have lost around 10kg. It’s not difficult and I am really enjoying the new life style (never been to strict on it but keeping some discipline). In December I have been in holidays and I have had to adjust to the family eating habits and hours. I am happy to say that there were no changes re the weight. 😊

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Wonderful!

[@Rositasparks]

I mix it up from time to time ( I pay more attention to the sugar and carb intake rather than calories) ❤

[@karenschmoutz6785]

I do 15:9 because of our meal schedule, and since beginning this in July, 2021 I’ve lost 44 pounds. Also started exercising M-F for the first time in my life. Have dropped 3 sizes, completely out of Plus-size clothing, and feel much better. Although I still need to lose at least 20-30 more pounds for heath reasons, this has been a slow but amazing transformation of my body-and I’m so proud of myself! Thank-you for inspiring the dietary change.

[@molly9732]

Thank you, I really needed this!! I’ve gotten back into intermittent fasting recently and LOVE it. But I have noticed the need to eat more calories outside of my eating window a few days a week. I don’t need to loose any weight and this is such perfect timing and confirmation. Thank you and God bless. ❤️

[@briore3856]

Starting IF today! So excited to watch this! ❤️

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

How exciting! Enjoy the journey...

[@artsyagnes]

Hi Jennifer, your vids have been a life saver. I started my IF journey on the 1st of the year. Today marks the beginning of my third week. I’ve lost over 8 lbs and I didn’t have a lot of weight to loose to begin with. I’ve already started losing weight slowly towards the end of Dec without IF and my BMI at the start of the year was at 26 so just slightly out of the normal range but IF seemed to have accelerated my progress and I feel SO much better. More energy, I sleep better at night and my skin has cleared up significantly. I do 16:8 but I tend to stretch it out to 18:6 on most days naturally just because I’m not that hungry. I eat loads of veggies/whole foods and I don’t count my calories. I eat when I’m hungry and I stop when I’m full. I don’t really snack I typically eat 1-2 full meals a day. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I’m so happy for you!

[@artsyagnes]

@@TheDailyConnoisseur Jennifer I just msged you via dm on Instagram

[@Karen-nq8du]

I have been doing IF for about five years and I have always allowed myself evening grace on occasion. Sometimes over the years I've realized that the "occasions" were more often than not and that I was actually no longer fasting. 😊 So I need to be very thoughtful about it. (And don't we all?). Thanks for this gentle post. xo karen

[@ncl-ibelieve8421]

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for this video. I have been doing IF for the past several months and have lost between 13 lb/14 lb. I had already lost ten pounds prior to starting IF. I am trying to lose between 12 to 15 additional pounds. I am pre-diabetic so I have to watch what I eat anyway. It's been a good journey so far. I had started a very small dosage of high blood pressure medication a year ago, and my doctor was so happy with my weight loss that she said that she might take me off of it completely. I like the IF method, because it allows me to eat a variety of foods. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@brookefavorat1129]

This is exactly how I think about IF too! I feel great when I am doing 80/20 overall, meaning I try to do 16:8 at least 80% of the time but give a little flexibility when I am working out more or during that time of my monthly cycle. If I am really strict, I find it is easier to totally fall off when the holidays come around or when you have other times of life when eating the way I had gotten accustomed to gets more difficult. Thank you for the video!

[@steffa648]

Have to say I love your outro music. Never change it! It is so mesmerizing!!

[@adelaculver1251]

I love your content and looked into the IF and found out it might not take into account the hormones that hugely influence our metabolism. Especially Cortisol and elevated adrenaline during the fast. It was a huge eye opener to my health and nutrition journey. 💕

[@susanisham796]

Hi! I've been doing IF for over 4 years now. Listening to your body really is key. I walk and do HIIT training 3x a week. I do fast every day, and there are days when I need to eat more, but also days when I need to eat less. My body has continued to shed weight over time, and I am post-menopausal. I weigh now what I weighed in my 20s. I agree with mixing it up. However, because I've been in the lifestyle for so long, it's challenging to eat 3 meals anymore 😃I aim for 2 at least on holidays and am working on trying this once a week. Thanks for posting this update! We are an experiment of n=1.

[@xMia311]

I haven’t started this yet…as I am pregnant with my first child, but when I am ready to loose baby weight this is my plan!

[@cristinacortez9576]

Jennifer you inspired me to do IF so I started in January of 2022 and by may of that same year I dropped 20 pounds. I’ve been able to maintain the weight loss and now I’m just being careful about my sugar intake. Thank you for your efforts in recording your journey for us.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I'm so happy for you! That's wonderful!

[@carolkarl8544]

Hi Jennifer, I've been doing intermittent fasting for about three years but I haven't lost any weight. I also live a keto lifestyle. I realised recently that the reason I'm not losing weight is because I have adrenal fatigue which basically means my cortisol levels are high and I can't lose the weight. Because of this, I've had to stop intermittent fasting which is sad, but I understand why, and go back to eating at least three meals a day, the first one within an hour of rising. I'm working hard to reduce my stress so that my cortisol levels reduce also. Thank you for sharing this information. I found it very useful. At some point, I will start fasting again as I like how I feel when I eat less.

[@Julia29853]

It might help you to eat your 3 meals, but make sure with absolutely no between meal eating. This will help your leptin and grehlin adjust ( also cortisol). Its like a mini fast between meals and helps all the hormones settle down. There was a book written awhile back by Byron Richards called Mastering Leptin. I think theres quite a few other books on this subject. Also low sugar / healthy low carb helps. Which just means cut empty starchy carbs whi raise insulin. Veggie type carbs ( lettuce, brocolli etc) are fine.

[@carolkarl7896]

@@Julia29853 thank you for that. I eat a keto diet so no sugar and very low carbs - this helps. I generally eat 4 times a day as I get up at 5am and need to eat before 6am, otherwise I feel quite weak, so I have a little snack at around 9-10am, just to keep me going until lunch. When I was fasting, I only used to eat two meals a day - lunch around 11.30am and dinner around 6pm. I'll check out the book. Thank you.

[@jodycourt]

Check out Dr. Elizabeth Bright who discusses cortisol issues and diet.

[@carolkarl8544]

@@jodycourt Thank you so much Jody. I will.

[@MustardSeedish]

I'm on month eight and I'm in my menopause years so my eating window is much shorter. I've hit a stall for three months so I'm trying different strategies to get it moving again. I've lost almost 30 pounds and I have 20 more to go. I'm less strict on the weekends because life happens and sometimes there is a special event or social gathering. You're right that women who are in their reproductive years need regular calories.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

This is so great! You can do it!

[@lindaorozco4595]

I like this video. I recently felt like I need to stop intermittent fasting daily . It’s true that sometimes you can become so rigged and panic if you eat something later in the evening . I am learning to relax and not allow my eating to become obsessive

[@kimmyk3640]

I eat one meal a day, or 20:4, and have been doing so since September. I've lost 27 pounds so far and I feel amazing! I also allow myself what Dy Ann Parham calls 'memory making moments', which means not missing out on events with family and friends, and being flexible.

[@anns8998]

how can you get all the daily essentials in one meal?

[@kimmyk3640]

@@anns8998 I eat balanced meals with lots of variety. It works best if I use a full four hour window. That feels like two small meals to me.

[@vanessamay3689]

@@kimmyk3640 I find Omad the best way for me. One the eating is done I can move on to other things I can give me time to though atm I’m doing 18/6.

[@kikimich]

I'm just now getting back into IF after having our 2nd child. He's 16m, and IF just doesn't work for me when I'm consistently breastfeeding. I try to be pretty strict with my eating window Mon-Fri, but I'm definitely less strict on the weekends. I also listen to my body during my monthly cycle. The first 3 days are the hardest for me, so that's when I give myself grace with eating, sleeping, and exercising. I find that when I give myself a little grace, I feel better overall. Sometimes, "pushing through" isn't the right answer. Love the video!

[@pinkashp]

Found this channel yesterday and I love it!

[@carolynm.8868]

Your voice and music are so calming.

[@Amy-hs1qe]

Late to the IF party but have managed to lose almost 25lbs in less than 4 months. Some of the period I've been semi-dieting but mostly I'm just being more mindful of what I'm eating (once in a while a candy bar, a bag of baked chips and even a small Wawa hoagie on occasion). No meals out, no take-out, only homecooked food. I've struggled with diets for easily 15 years - this astonishingly hasn't been a struggle.

[@Miriam-qb4cr]

Hello Jennifer. Once o twice a week, I take a break of IF. I skip the breakfast except at weekend. I love to enjoy it with my kids. Thanks for your advice. I wish you and all friends here a beautiful week💜

[@stacievoorhis5160]

You were my inspiration for starting IF, which I've been doing for four months. I usually do 16/8, but sometimes 18/6 or even 20/4, and although 20/4 yielded faster results, it's not sustainable for me. It's been slow going, but I'm determined! Thank you for your beautiful, insightful content, Jennifer. I think you're darling, and I love watching your videos. You're always classy.

[@alexandraelhardt9767]

I just did a week of IF and then had a grueling Sunday, so I did have breakfast the last two days. It's been a process learning to trust my gut. I'm trying to bring down my carbs without drastically changing how my family eats as I'm almost done weaning my youngest and my carb needs are just not the same. But sometimes I do need more fuel! I need to listen to my body...within this guideline of what a generally healthy rule looks like. Which is different than caving to cravings, as you say. My favorite thing about IF so far is it does seem to actually limit my cravings. If I'm actually hungry then I most likely need food.

[@Joy_Mission]

Hello from Montana! I love this change and think it was a great direction for a healthier mindset and style of eating. It seems important for women to approach IF a bit differently than men. Thank you for sharing your life-Inspiring!

[@maryhoffman9551]

I love your videos, and I so appreciate your transparency with your IF routine.

[@cherieb5451]

Jennifer, you are one of the few KZbinrs whose opinions I trust. Just ordered the scale and I’m so excited to receive it! Thank you 🙏

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love mine. I hope you like it too!

[@deedsh6280]

Thank you for sharing the importance of tweaking things. I like the scale and what details on water/hydration, etc it can provide in addition to weight. I'm not sure in my journey I would add on the tracking/caloric function. Everyone is different I know, but there is a sweet spot where I'm paying attention, but not sliding into obsessing about my tracking, but that's just me. I want to be very intentional about what I'm spending my time on, and part of my success with IF is that it actually got me to NOT think so much about things like specific calorie counts. It seems like it's working fine for you as well without necessarily knowing what your food has in exact terms. Thanks for sharing.

[@21972012145525]

Same. I don’t want to obsess about it but also don’t want to mess up my progress

[@DomesticKrys]

Thank you for this! I’m returning to IF after using it a few years ago as a tool for weight loss. I’m so glad you mentioned this because my plan is to fast16:8 or 18:6 for at least 5 days per week and if I feel the urge for breakfast or if we have opportunity for a later supper or snack to not get too worried about it-glad to know my intuition about this is backed by research!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you for watching! Here are the quick links to what I mention in the video: FitTrack BMI smart scale bit.ly/40nYDPd JENNIFERSCOTT for 20% off SaladPowder Vegetable smoothie shrsl.com/3vrpe DailyC for 10% off ThomasDeLauer's video kzbin.info/www/bejne/favGkJh6idWCgtU&feature=shares I hope you found this video helpful. I would love to hear about your intermittent fasting experience. Do you do the same fasting routine every day? What have you noticed? Let us know in the comments. My blog is still under construction... new blog and newsletter to be announced soon! Have a wonderful week and I'll see you on Thursday. Love, Jennifer

[@kimalonzo3363]

Thank you, Jennifer! I appreciate how dependable you are with your video uploads. Like clockwork !

[@akilav2981]

Great video-you may be interested in Dr.Mindy Pelz who specializes in how women should vary their fasts according to their cycle. I love fasting but find it easier to do when I am not in the house surrounded by snacks! I admire your self control and discipline Jennifer!

[@pinkyverma8030]

I totally agree with this idea of intermittent fasting.you should also read Dr Mindy’s book Fast like a girl.I follow her videos . Thank you so much for sharing your ideas 🙏🏼😊

[@sherriepiechowski4556]

I haven’t been consistent with it lately but getting back on track. I find when I keep a window I do better with weight loss.

[@deryngarz2687]

I've been doing intermittent fasting for 2,5 years now. I noticed that shuffling it up every now and again is beneficial. Best 'diet' ever!!

[@ChanceCard9]

Currently I’m getting back into IM & no alcohol & staying active but I do find that I naturally mix things up as sometimes cravings are strong etc… I do like the feeling of the IM fasting and glad to be back on track.

[@LenaSheppard]

I do if Mon-Sat (19/5) & feast on the Lord's day, for the past 3yrs. I appreciate you !

[@sarahfrancescutti9873]

I've been doing 16:8 fasting for the past 6 months and have lost about 10lbs so far. I eat freely on the weekends so I can enjoy a nice breakfast with my family. Seems to work well so far!

[@conniestanton2273]

Good to know that breaking it is ok. Often my routine doesn’t permit strict 16:8

[@katiestevenson8920]

According to Dr. Attia the data is clear that intermittent fasting alone won’t reduce weight and it must be accompanied with calorie reduction. The reason it works for so many people is that they end up reducing calories. I’ve found that when I don’t eat anything after dinner and then eat a small portion with lots of water when I feel hungry in the morning then I am able to control my weight. Even through the holidays! I gravitate towards healthier food though so that helps as well.

[@christinahaftmann4065]

American doctors recommend eating 5 portions of fruits/vegetables per day (which seems abysmally low) but I've read that the French generally eat about 11 servings per day. When I've done that, I've felt fantastic. It's easier than it sounds, especially if you focus on variety rather than portion size. If you're aware and playful about it (which I like to imagine the French would be) then it becomes easier and more enjoyable. 🍊 🍎 🍏 🍇 🍌 🍐 🥗 🍅 🥒 🥦 🫒 🕊 🌿 🌿 🍑 🥑

[@almaburns6562]

How do you fit those 11 servings into your IF schedule?

[@christinahaftmann4065]

@@almaburns6562 Remember that I said variety not size - so it can be a handful of olives, a few stalks of celery, some cherry tomatoes, an orange, an apple, grapes, radishes, V8 juice, a big amount of chopped parsley etc.etc. those instead of a sweet and then lots of veggies with meals - it's doable and fun.

[@RosieJ7223]

There have also been studies tracking the gut micro biome of people who eat a wide variety of plants. Folks who regularly get about 30 unique plants per week have way more healthy bacteria. And the “30” could be any fruit, veggie, or even herb. So just adding basil to your pasta, for example, can help increase healthy bacteria. Cool stuff!

[@almaburns6562]

@@RosieJ7223 I wonder about the gut micro biome of those on the carnivore diet which is all the rage these days--how can they have a healthy gut on such a limited diet?

[@RosieJ7223]

@@almaburns6562 that’s a fair question!

[@paulinecronin2752]

More gems, thank you Jennifer

[@allybillingsley]

I am so grateful you shared this video! And really have to reiterate checking with your doctor. I had lost 18 lbs intermittent fasting after my last baby without doing it every day or for as long because I was breastfeeding but then plateaued and couldn't lose anymore even though I got really strict about after I stopped breastfeeding and I started getting really sick not feeling like myself at all and got checked out and turns out I had no idea fasting was not for people with PCOS and had completely thrown off my hormones! I had to go on hormones and supplements for months to be able to conceive my current pregnancy. Now I know a less strict schedule, my Dr said 12-14 hrs max, is what my body needs to stay healthy.

[@taniaeyden5715]

I like that I can eat anytime for 2 days of the week. So I'm going to do weekends. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@robyn3349]

Do what works! If it doesn't work, change! I vary my breakfast time according to my hunger. But if I eat late, I usually regret it due to indigestion.

[@ninawildr4207]

Been on Carnivore since Oct 2019 for been high fat for autoimmune issues...now I eat just when hungry and sometimes that turns out to be twice a day...I get sxs with fruits and veggies...otherwise feel great...more energy at 56 than when I was in my 20 30s with the sad diet...love your channel

[@Joy-zp5lv]

That is very interesting. I do the 16:8 method as well. Last summer I restricted myself so much (in fact I wasn´t hungery at all and I think I didn´t get all the nutrients I need ) that I lost a lot of weight and felt sick and weak. And then I fell of the band wagon and started snacking again (and of course gained weight). I need to adjust it and listen to my body! Thank you for this video! Love from Germany ♥

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Yes, definitely listen to your body as the same schedule isn't right for everyone. I'm excited for you to make the changes and see what happens!

[@lottie1144]

I don’t know if you have time… but if you do, I think you would enjoy taking a barre class once or twice a week. I really enjoy taking barre. I feel that the class challenges me and is sculpting my body. I think this style of exercise would match your personality. 😊

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you for that recommendation!

[@lisag.6599]

Jennifer, I have many times wondered if you ever loosened up your eating discipline for holidays, or some special occasion. This is all so interesting. I'm 67, and intermittent fasting didn't make me lose weight, but I never wanted to do it on Sundays or holidays; I don't know if that was a factor. But I recently began to be more intentional about each meal, trying to pay attention to how hungry I actually am and what my body seems to want at the moment. I am following the three meal a day and afternoon snack like you, and avoiding anything between supper and breakfast. But between supper and breakfast it may be 12 hours or 20, it doesn't seem to matter. I eat what and how much I seem to need at the time, and have been able to lose weight, after years of futility. I think I was eating too much before, even though I never stuff myself. I used to think your portions were so small-looking, and then I started dishing out my own meals with attention paid to the amount I think I can eat, and no seconds. This has been a good idea! I've relaxed it during the Christmas season, and will try to be more strict during Lent, but following the liturgical calendar is also a good guide for me, I think. Anyway, I so appreciate all your videos on this subject over the past three years - thank you for sharing!! xo

[@JpSterling]

I'm a nutritionist and I have counted your calories and you are low. 1100-1200. And lower protein, especially when you do your veggie meals. One day last year, I saw you only had about 900 when you had a veggie meal. For weight loss, it's never good to go any lower. I always wanted to tell you but thought it was rude to just throw that out. But since you asked . . .When you took out that cereal bowl snack, you basically reduced your calories by 300-500 calories, so I always thought your weight loss was more calorie reduction than timing. The timing helps create a hard boundary for you and it does switch your body into rest/heal. Also you eat super clean and that helps keep your liver able to work efficiently. I also agree with periodic fasting. Something interesting, health research sort of aligns with the biblical protocols of fasting in that it's good to fast a day or two a week, and maybe even for a month if you need to get over a health issue, but it's also good to have feast days too.

[@inspiredbychristlj3877]

I agree with you when I have noticed the most weight loss in my life it's been calories and calories out. Fasting helps me maintain weight once I'm not so focused on calories.

[@melstyle7619]

Let it be known that calories are for ppl that have lost their way with over doing it when feeling too full. I believe in the biblical days they didn’t have calories counted out for individuals. As far as being older and staying slim, you do have to cut back the calories.

[@lisaemery622]

You counted her calories?? How?? Did you weigh all her food down to the gram? Ya, didn’t think so

[@liorajimenez3085]

@@lisaemery622 It's like anything else one does routinely. I can look at vegetables and tell if it's 1lb or 1/2 a cup. If one cooks regularly yes, it is quite possible. Which is why most women, decades ago, didn't write down a recipe nor did they need one. Your tone is quite unnecessary, by the way.

[@almaburns6562]

@Jp Sterling. Did you include her afternoon snack in the calorie count?

[@pattyg8204]

Learning a lot here. I think first I have to tame the chaos in my daily life before I can be disciplined enough to do this. Thank you!

[@21972012145525]

True. But sometimes I’m glad I don’t have to think about eating 😅

[@marneangel7]

I don't mean to be a troll. I really do care about you and your family's health! That smoothie has a lot of oxylates and goitragens in it. It can really mess with your thyroid, joints and liver. Not suitable for kiddos. If you start to feel cold a lot and/or feel you need to take baths a lot to warm up please stop drinking them, it means your thyroid is off due to the plant defense toxins in those veggies. I've been there! If you want to dig deeper into info about plant defense toxins like this, a good place to start is Sally Norton. She has some fantastic interviews out there and has done a lot of research. She went to Cornell. I really hope you take this to heart and do some research. I adore you and your channel:).

[@kellykristen9291]

I was also concerned. That smoothie is high-oxalate with the spinach. I've been there too!

[@jodycourt]

I eat a low oxalate diet and it has changed me. Joint pain, low back pain, feeling cold is gone. It really helps and I'm a Sally K. Norton fan too.

[@mariaf6162]

Hello Jennifer. Thank for your videos. I’ve been following and enjoying your channel for few years and I read all your books. You are one of the top 3 KZbinrs I always follow because of the quality of your videos. I always learn something. I would like to ask you to consider sharing with us your top 3 or 5 KZbin channels you follow and the reason. I have limited time to be connected to this platform and I would like to explore people like you. There are millions of options. I want to be mindful on what I’m watching and learning from. I would appreciate your consideration. Thank you and Happy 2023.

[@elinarajaniemi]

Thank you for the updates, Jennifer! I was inspired to try IF after seeing your beautiful results 2,5 years ago. I guess I have been flexible with my eating window all along, not obsessing about the timelines. Some days it is 16:8, some days 14:10, somtimes something else. The biggest difference to me is not to snack after dinner and my breakfast is later than before. I do enjoy the the health benefits IF has provided me. When it comes to FitTrack smart scale, for me it is too much information (and anti-French 🇫🇷) 😀 I do not have a scale, I have never had. As long as my doctor is happy about my numbers and my clothes fit me, I am well and good. I always eat for pleasure ❤

[@inspiredbychristlj3877]

I'm so glad you made this video. At 1 point doing 16/8 fasting everyday. Then once I was at my weight goal I moved to 5 days a week. Now I am more focused on calories in/out and doing more of a dirty coffee w almond milk 12 to 16 hour fast for the health benefits.

[@debbiesivertson817]

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤❤❤!!!

[@mompreneurlife]

❤IF does work. It’s about the best thing ever discovered ❤

[@leadmetopeacejeanie]

Good morning! I do the 16:8 and today is Day 5. The hardest thing for me is no cream in my coffee til 9AM. My coffee mug is sitting there waiting for me on the dot! lol! I have found that I do not sneeze when I wake up! I will do as suggested in this video when I'm progressing further. Thank you for all your updates! Love, Jeanie

[@kellyprobst3533]

I’ve read in a few articles that 1 table spoon of heavy cream does not break the fast . I get up early , my fast breaks at 11 . I need my coffee with cream when I wake up .

[@danielledhjaycbsyn2740]

I have been doing IF since 2021 and have lost about 35 lbs which I am very happy about! I went from a size 12-14 to 8-10 which is where I was in my 30s (I’m 54 now). Because I intermittent fast as a default I feel quite okay mixing it up or having a treat or whatever because I know I will go right back to my regular schedule. Thanks for your videos!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Amazing!!

[@bellavita2484]

I recently learned that women should fast acoording to their cyle. We need to pay attention to our hormones when fasting. I found this information on Dr. Mindy's channel and got her book 'Fast like a girl'. She goes into the science behind fasting (autophagy, ketones, anti-aging, fertility...) and her approach to changing up the fasting lengths really works for me. 😊

[@taylorsmall2280]

hi from Philadelphia, “Fast Like a Girl” is a GREAT BOOK!

[@hypnosisforhappiness]

"Dr" Mindy is a chiropractor, not a medical doctor, and really shouldn't be writing books on medical subjects.

[@juliettaaragon1831]

@ the Daily Connoisseur Jennifer ----------- I've become a fanatic about not "allowing" myself to stray from my eating window. My current IF schedule is 21:3 🍽. Unfortunately I tend to struggle against myself if I slip even slightly🙄. I will definitely rethink this, though. Thank you very much for sharing what you learned from Thomas DeLauer. I will be certain to watch that video too. I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS IMMENSELY.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Please go easy on yourself and enjoy the journey!

[@elizabethhill2923]

Your comment was so true.PEOPLE TEND TO SNACK ALL DAY! This has to stop. The big food industry has brainwashed us by advertising and making things so sweet. One of the fast food places puts sugar in their bell pepper additives to salad.

[@marie-linedeslauriers4339]

Dr.Mindy Pelz covers fasting for women in her book Fast like a girl. She suggests that we should vary IF according to hormones and cycles. Thank you for your video

[@daisybuchanan5378]

I’m 55 and have been doing IF for a few years. It’s helped with menopause and I have not gained abdominal weight. I left sugar and flour behind and that helps get rid of cravings. That helps me be consistent on weekends and through holidays, vacations, etc.

[@carnetdemef]

I've been doing IF for about 18 months and don't want to loose any more weight. I do vary my schedule now - sometimes I do eat breakfast and/or snack at night. It's just fine. Specifically, when I have a bad night of sleep, I tend to eat way earlier. It just feels better for me.

[@elizabethelizawker8212]

Hi Jennifer! I have naturally done the intermittent fasting approach for a few years now. After seeing some of your intermittent fasting videos, I realized this approach actually has a name lol. What you touched on today regarding changing it up once or twice a week has always worked very well for me. Just to let you know this because you asked, thank you for your wonderful videos, Jennifer! ❤️

[@Over55Life]

Hello. Thank you. I do 16:8 but I watch Dr Ken Berry and follow carnivore because it is very nutritional for me at 56 and my hair and skin are the best they have been in a long time. On the weekend i am a bit relaxed so i can enjoy family time! I'm not a nutritionist but your meals look extremely well balanced. I don't feel we need so many vegetables, and I've done alot of research. Loved your book about living in France, so much that my husband took us to Paris 5 years ago. We fell in love with the people. Thank you...your videos are a nice diversion and you look so amazing! ! :)

[@DebraFlower]

I’ve just completed 2 years of IF. Recently have made an effort to extend my eating window twice a week.

[@debbiewood3819]

Thank you, Jennifer .... beautiful!, as always.

[@Claudia-7777]

Hi Jennifer, thank you for this video! I follow Dr. Pelz, she talks about fasting for women. The week before my period I’m naturally hungrier, and usually unable to fast. Which turns out to be what Dr. Pelz recommends. But during the period fasting is easier which for me seems to be true. I believe she has a book called fast like a girl.

[@oneofmany7051]

I love Dr. Mindy! I especially love her talks with Dr. Stephanie Estima.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Dr. Mindy is great! I love her videos too.

[@MadameChic1]

No Jennifer, I no longer worry about getting enough greens and vegetables. I did intermittent fasting for 3 years and I did feel good but didn't solve all of my issues. I am now on the carnivore diet and staying away from the anti-nutrients in vegetables, (phytic acid, lectins, tannins, oxalates, and salycilates, etc. I have cured my eczema, toe fungus and working on my hot flashes. I sleep much, much better, have tons of energy and lost more weight (only if needed). At first I had to get used to it but after your body adjusts from burning carbs to burning fat (ketones). Dr. Elizabeth Bright wrote a book called, "Good fat is good for Women". She is the first doctor ever to address hot flashes due the lies we have been told about what a healthy diet is and a remedy to prevent or stop them. Love your videos an always look forward to your next. :)

[@bluejay5531]

HI, thanks for sharing. I keep getting this info about carnivore, but when I tried to shift more towards that I did not feel well, as if the fat was too much to digest, and I felt weird not having enough veggies...But I am still searching and tweaking, because with all the IF and the healthy keto/low carb, and supplements and everything, I am still not feeling any benefit apart from the weight loss, I am still struggling a lot with my mental health and I am in perimenopause...it just feels so confusing because there is so much conflicting information...

[@CG-mj8tk]

@@bluejay5531you’ll never know unless u try. Everyone so different. I tried ketovore past 7 months and finally got disgusted with all the fat and meat. So I’m done with that. For now. Others seem to do very very well on carnivore or keto.

[@21972012145525]

How severe was your eczema?

[@jodyjackson5475]

That’s what I’m doing now. Using carnivore for skin issues… did you have oxalate dumping issues? I think I am 😢. No veg for me

[@bluejay5531]

@@CG-mj8tk actually as I said, I did try for some months and felt it was not sustainable, I felt I could not digest all the fat and that I could not eat all that meat and I was really missing veggies. I am just still thinking about it because I am not well and I keep reading about people having apparently amazing benefits.

[@graceotoole2467]

As I have only started two months ago, I did break it for a day’ and felt bad, so I decided to fast for 24 hours’ I have to make sure I don’t get obessed about it’ but it is a life time of change ´ as I feel soo good since I started IF ´ so glad you have admitted to break it occasionally, made me feel,ok

[@shekatagani]

I started doing a “Keto” diet about a year ago… I lost weight and lowered my BP all good and wanted. Now I practice a more “ Flexible Diet” As you found Listen to my Body. I usually eat one meal a day and often I will eat two meals a day, so I try to mix it up a little. I found as you did that it’s better to do things that way.

[@earthempresstv]

haha you made me smile as fresh French baguette is my weakness especially since I bake my own!! thank you Jennifer for this update that gives me permission to listen to needs of my feminine body x

[@JustHelpMeOuT5466]

I've started intermittent fasting after listening to your story, i've lost a couple pounds and it's only been two weeks. I'm not gonna change anything until i get to the weight i want. I'll re-introduce a breakfast once a week after that. Also, respecfully, i wanted to say you are a really beautiful woman and i love your calm voice. Thank you for your videos.

[@elizabethpace1591]

I found this very interesting, thank you for sharing this video 🙂

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you for watching!

[@phatmomof3210]

I have enjoyed a little too much during holiday on December and i only gain 1.5kg which is a surprise because usually during holiday, i'll gain at least 5kg! I lose the 1.5kg after a few days of getting back on track. I really love IF.

[@paigehunt7750]

I have done IMF for about three years and after about a year I was no longer experiencing weight loss. I do believe your body accommodates to the calorie restriction and change in metabolism over time accounting for the slow down in weight loss. I too have been trying to incorporate a couple of days where I eat regularly and not fast and I do think that has helped.

[@gracegiven8875]

The metabolic age will drop by building muscle. You will gain weight but slim down. You need to weight train a couple times a week is a good start. Body weight exercises is a great place to start.

[@marneangel7]

I love my 10 minute HIIT workouts and one day a week sprint workouts! I'm 51 and look wayyyy younger;)

[@sarahwilkerson6838]

I recently started using the Cronometer app and it is incredibly useful. I used to eat in a 8 ish hour window naturally just because I typically wasn’t hungry in the morning and I’m usually focused on getting work done due the morning hours. However now I’m paying more attention to building some muscle and eating more protein so I have to eat earlier to make that happen. I’m flexible about my eating window except always try to finishing eating 3 hours before bed (or 2 minimum). And never break 12 hours.

[@SimpleZulema]

Hello! I tried intermettin fasting by itself and it didn't do much for me as far as losing weight. I would be so hungry close to the 14 hr mark. Last year in October, I saw a conference talk by Mykelyla Peterson in which she spoke about the Carnivore diet and it inspired me to do a low-carb/keto diet. I began the Keto diet in October 2021 and have lost 20 lbs thus far! After the holidays I've incorporated more carbs into my diet but want to go back to eating less carbs. My ideal weight is 115 lbs and I'm excited to accomplish it this year. I also want to incorporate simple/effective daily excersises, something I can do with a mat and a few weights. After a few months on a low carb diet I've realized how many carbs I was eating daily and also how carbs negatively affect my body, especially wheat and tortillas. They cause a lot of inflammation. Thank you for your update and your meals through out your day.

[@LittleWayChoir]

I've been fasting for several years but only recently got more intentional. I love Dr. Mindy Pelz and have just gotten her book, Fast Like A Girl. It is so, so helpful to know how to tweak things for specific goals. I highly recommend following her.

[@lionofthetribeofjudah4655]

I plan to do the 16/8 until I hit my goal weight then I will mix it up with a couple days a week of not being so rigid. Thank you for reminding me about getting my greens in. Definitely important to eat them!!

[@ed-ediehopper9863]

Could you share how long your meal prep takes each day and what times you make your meals and snacks compared to when you eat them? Are you making breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day in addition to your tea time snack?

[@laurenflowers2023]

I started 16:8 in March 2021. I needed to lose 8-10 lbs. my success was minimal until I decided to do a 20:4 for one week. That helped jumpstart my progress. I knew that getting proper nutrition on basically one meal a day plus a fast breaking snack would not be good for my health, so once I was at my desired goal weight of 124, I eased into a an 18:6 fasting pattern. This served me wonderfully well until Oct 2022 when we traveled to Italy. We were with a wonderful tour, but the evening meal was at 7:30 PM and the morning breakfast was usually at 6:30 AM! Add in a daily minimum gelato requirement and by the time we got home I had gained five pounds! Went straight back into fasting mode but have only lost one pound. I just hate the thought of having to go back to 20:4:so I’m going to try and review my intake and see where the cuts must be made. Wish me luck! I’m a numbers person so may treat myself to that scale you discussed in your video. It may provide some motivation.

[@cityofangy]

A jump start may work. I had a bad flu with no appetite a few months ago -equivalent to a three days of fasting just drinking liquid. I lost 4lb as a result. Then when I recovered and was back on my16:8, I was able to maintain 3lbs of the weight loss.

[@sarronwyrwas1268]

I like to treat myself to something special on weekends…this past weekend I had one scoop of ice cream with Hershey’s syrup…it was sooooo good!

[@angiepace8746]

This is a great video, informative and entertaining. Thank you..

[@mmec.3554]

You look so nice in the thumbnail with the full smile! I wanted to say toothy but that sounds bad haha. Do you think some of the weight and size loss was due to stopping breastfeeding? I don’t remember the timing of when you started. Maybe you had already lost some bust size and weight before you started IF? I’m specifically thinking of that lovely dark orange dress with the buttons that you showed in the video. I think you wore that while nursing? Thank you for sharing the update!

[@nataliyapekar9885]

Jennifer, thank you for another great video! I somehow felt from the beginning of doing IF that this natural reduction of calories that comes with it was not good long term and would eventually slow down metabolism. So it's really good to deviate from IF a few days a week while still opting for whole healthy foods:)