Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique | Cynthia Thurlow | TEDxGreenville

[@ilshim3473]

My intermittent fasting consists of eating between 12pm and 4pm and fasting the rest of time. I have been doing this for over eight months and I feel as good as I can be at my age (I will be 77 in a few days!) I am extremely poor, so I can't afford the best quality salmon, and most of my vegetables, avocados, and nuts are not organic, but I eat as healthy as my budget allows. Sometimes what you don't eat is just as important as what you eat. Avoid processed and sugary foods, avoid restaurants (I can't afford them anyway!), make everything from scratch, chew your food well, etc. Hope it helps!

[@cosmos278]

Good on you! Great to hear from someone else who lives onn the poverty line! This is very encouraging.

[@chillescapism5068]

You are an inspiration, i wish you a lot of health❤

[@aryanchauhan8066]

you are not poor in any way sir health is wealth

[@minewolf102]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Belfastboi]

How you doing now pal? A true inspiration I hope you’re doing well 🙏🏻

[@katharinpritchard7006]

I have been intermittent fasting (16:8) for the past 3 years. At my last visit to my doctor's visit she told me she had never seen cholesterol levels as low as mine in any patient my age (66yrs). IF is not just about losing weight. It is a healthy lifestyle.

[@branisima]

Hello - congratulations :) What do you eat during your window. Any exercise?

[@katharinpritchard7006]

@@branisima I eat whatever I want, sometimes healthy and sometimes not. Walking is my only real exercise. I have a dog and so walk with him a lot.

[@branisima]

@@katharinpritchard7006 thanks for the reply. Were your cholesterol levels high before IF?

[@branisima]

@@katharinpritchard7006 Hello - just wanted to say that I had my first cholesterol blood panel done since before the pandemic (2019) and my overall cholesterol went down 67 points and my LDL went down 50 points! I was borderline high and am now normal (started IF after the panel in 2019). Weight is the same as it was in 2019 so IF is the only thing that changed. I also walk A LOT and stop eating by 2PM each day (some days one meal and some days two but always stop by 2PM and NO snacking :))

[@katharinpritchard7006]

@@branisima Truly a simple change in lifestyle that has huge benefits. Good for you!

[@Antillon010]

Been fasting for 2 months now, I’m just a regular guy with regular work hours, local truck driver, just wanted to post for encouragement. I’ve lost 30 pounds in 2 months with no other changes other than fasting. No exercise no supplement. Anyone can do it 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼and I cheat, I have coffee with cream every morning 😑

[@scottcrav1]

Wow...wtg...that's impressive...you did not even change what you eat? What time of day do you break your fast?

[@berlindadowse3550]

Really Fernando? i was worried about my hazelnut creamer. Two cups a morning. Thank you so much.

[@Toohot2handle758]

@@berlindadowse3550 this is incorrect. If you’re putting anything in your mouth with calories aka creamer, you are BREAKING your fast. Look it up!

[@berlindadowse3550]

@@Toohot2handle758 too good to be true! dang it. ok. no more creamer! thanks for your concern. I plan to look good for my wedding in Feb. Not much time left.

[@georgiaarmani2391]

Hehe.I have instant coffee every morning. That's my breakfast... I didn't know it was itermidiate fasting. Till someone told Me. I ate late lunch around 3pm-4pm. Now had lost 5kg within 2+ months. I will do this till I reach the target or not sure till when but I don't want be scalliton.

[@melbymelb23]

I started 16:8 intermittent fasting two weeks ago and have never felt better. I have about 30 pounds to lose and so far lost 8 pounds. The best part for me has been the renewed energy and less brain fog. I have an autoimmune disease and there were days that I could barely get out of bed. I feel so much more productive now. I can actually play with my kids and be attentive to my husband. I’m making dinner again and walking everyday. The impact this has had on my life and relationships is just incredible. I’m hooked. I’ll be doing this for life.

[@cheryljohnstone48]

Thank you for that input

[@wapiti128]

How's the weight loss now? I'm almost 50, male, and started this yesterday hoping to shed 45 lbs. by football season.

[@nimblewimble]

Did you change what you are eating or are you eating the same as before?

[@Lambo_567]

How much did u lose now

[@jenAKnND]

I’d like to know as well!

[@thomaswilbornjr3128]

She is ABSOLUTELY right! I lost 60lbs skipping "the most important meal of the day." I tried the 16:8. The first 30lbs was lost with no exercise or diet change, the last 30lbs were lost with diet change and exercise. It was hands down one of the best changes I have ever made in my life.

[@rising593]

How long did it take to lose all of that?

[@thomaswilbornjr3128]

Rising The first 30lbs happened in 3 months. I was blown away! The next 30 took a bit longer, around 5 months when I added some resistance training, so I really had to control my appetite and work hard to not fall into bad eating habits again. But I made it! And it was the best decision ever. So 8 months lol.

[@milayorkk4275]

@@thomaswilbornjr3128 Well done. And could you tell me what did you eat and did you control your calories?

[@thomaswilbornjr3128]

@@milayorkk4275 Thank you! In the beginning my diet was still very poor, fast food, some fruits and veggies and lots of water,but because I only had 8 hours to eat I was in a caloric deficit. After 3 months I was so motivated I decided to eat clean. Lots of spinach and kale salads and smoothies, I still eat pizza lol just in moderation now. Plus lots of protein.

[@milayorkk4275]

@@thomaswilbornjr3128 thank you for an answer. Good luck 😊

[@adrian3482]

WHAT IF I TOLD YOU that breakfast is the first meal of the day regardless of what time you eat it?

[@susannovak8263]

Don’t we all know that?

[@darinclay6838]

Yes, but what about second-breakfast?

[@Me-ju6gp]

@@darinclay6838 I understood that reference. 😂

[@adrian3482]

@@darinclay6838 What about elevensies?

[@Dreso87]

brunch

[@davekendall1139]

I'm living proof, I've been on a 8/16 schedule pretty much 6 days a week for around 6 months now. I'm 35yo 5'9 I started out weighting 265lbs. I'm 200lbs today. I'm actually revisiting this video, this was one of the videos that inspired me to do it. So thank you, seriously. Update: jan.9.2022 changed my profile pic so you guys can see the progression. Im hovering around 170 now. Getting leaned out. Thanks again for all the support 🙏 ❤

[@siemensohm]

Good job. Keep going.

[@davekendall1139]

@@siemensohm thank you, positive words are definitely motivational so i appreciate it 🙏

[@dschafer6634]

That’s terrific Dave, keep it up!

[@davekendall1139]

@@dschafer6634 Thank you, and will do, down to 190 now, my goal is to keep going until i get lean enough to see a visible 6 pack. I workout 3 days a week as well so i am still getting muscle gains during my fasting. Ive started to see visible shadows of my abs for a while now, so now that i see they are under there hiding it motivates me to keep going lol, after i get to my goal i will change my diet to a more stable clean eating scedual.

[@howdydoody8258]

So when should I eat first? If i eat my last meal dinner at 5 or 6 in the evening? I skip break fast get lunch t 12 and then eat dinner at 5 or 6?

[@cprivera1]

My husband, 37 and I, 33, have been doing intermittent fasting for 4 years. We started because of Dr. Berg. But this ted talk is very appreciated. Our health has improved tremendously with IF. We do 23:1 on weekdays Monday-Friday. And 20:4 on weekends. We have 2 kids together who eat very healthy & are not overweight. Unfortunately everyone in our families are either overweight, obese, and even morbidly obese on both sides. Both side's our families have numerous health issues & unfortunately passsing away early. My husband & I decided that will not be US. And we have dedicated for the past 4 years to IF and animal based diet all being organic and grass fed of course. We are the only ones in our families that are not overweight & are very healthy. Zero health issues. We plan to do this the rest of our lives.

[@IAmHereForeve]

Time to start talking to the rest of your family...as if you are preaching.

[@cetvies-author-writer]

you should make sure 1 meal a day every day isn't unhealthy though. i think it is not regarded as healthy. still needs absorbing of many nutrients.

[@cetvies-author-writer]

​@@MetalMan1969 i would still eat something during morning, to ensure good absorption of essential nutriment. but unless it starts damaging one's body, i think people has to go with their own feeling, because if they don't their natural hunger balance starts to be upset. but in fact what should be taken and when are universal, i guess a bit unanswered questions.

[@cetvies-author-writer]

​@@MetalMan1969 personally i am vegan to stop cruelty to animals. but plant-based and non processed food, a lot of cooking oneself, with a lot of vegetables (if hungry) is so cleansing. thank you for your kind words.

[@MyLuckyGirlEra]

@@MetalMan1969I’m restarting my IF journey to lose weight. How has it been going for you??

[@KenDBerryMD]

Fasting is an incredibly powerful health hack that can literally save your life!

[@maxodgaard1335]

yes it can save your miserable life.....

[@StreetFighterIIFeb]

sitting is the most unhealthiest thing anyone can do

[@StreetFighterIIFeb]

best to exercise as soon as you wake up as testosterone levels are at their highest of the day ON TOP of an empty stomach. just gentle walk or light exercise.

[@yatibailey2580]

So true and wish that we can try to do this to reduce systemic health issues around the world. Our body needs a break and its only our mind is not listening to them and giving them the importance of existing and functioning for us. so they tolerated till they can tolerate it no more...

[@ahefner33]

@@StreetFighterIIFeb Athletic performance is peak in the late afternoon. There's a TED where the Dr talks about the Circadian clock and your bodies levels of energy.

[@catherinehughes7535]

I found this talk in September 2020 and it has been life-changing. Down 70lbs in one year. Thank you.

[@monkeybeak2056]

Hi Catherine, Wow thats amazing! What hours do you fast? Have you changed what you eat?

[@monalidas9648]

And what about exercise?

[@coolcool7777]

Hello Did you eat anything you wanted or you changed your diet

[@catherinehughes7535]

@@monalidas9648 hi, no exercise for the first 6 mths. Walking regularly more recently. Good luck

[@california3716]

@@catherinehughes7535 have you changed what you eat ?

[@bluesoamazin7718]

Intermittent fasting is awesome! I've been doing it for over a year and lost over 100 lbs

[@oscarparedes4033]

I’m on the same journey brother. Already lost 50. Did you get a lot of lose skin?

[@deeb2056]

Ok so what do you do when the hunger pangs happen

[@oscarparedes4033]

dee b drink water. Sometimes the body is just thirsty.

[@bluesoamazin7718]

dee b it’s all mental. Keep your mind occupied, stay busy. Chewing gum and drinking lots of water helps

[@deeb2056]

@@bluesoamazin7718 I quit smoking 8 yrs ago and I'm still carrying the extra weight. 20lbs. Better start for the new year..... Happy new year to all

[@uptheorg]

This TED talk got me going on intermittent fasting 3 years ago and I have been able to maintain my weight ever since which is a miracle considering my history for the fifty years of my life since about age 12. It was always the yo-yo experience with my weight. I was actually on Weight Watchers on my Bar Mitzvah day! By doing the 16/8, I have been able to stay within 1 pound of my goal weight every day with no exceptions for 3 years, since age 62. I really cannot believe it.

[@celly2.0]

SAME! It cured me off all ailments.

[@anoocn]

That's great! What time is your eating window?

[@felya-ren]

woww❤🎉

[@johnlozauskas778]

Mazel tov!!

[@RMB5775]

As a 62 year old woman, I was exercising at a gym 5/6 days a week... eating low carb... lost some weight. Added the fast... doubled my weight lost, muscle increase, great mood, increased energy and I was never hungry!!! THIS WORKS!!!

[@cadesgranny]

Thank you for sharing. I am also a 62 year old woman. I just found this and have decided the 16/8 will work for me.

[@ndukumusyoki9835]

What fast pattern are you on?

[@adrianflo6481]

you just ate less. you could have done so without having to fast

[@lesleyhubble2976]

cadesgranny so if you stop eating at 7pm ,you can start eating at 12pm?

[@mysticpizza02]

@@lesleyhubble2976 That's what I was wondering I'm usually done with evening meal about 6pm, would be good to know if it's 16 hours from when you last ate if anyone can help?

[@jonhay75]

The human body actually needs way less food than we think it does...

[@PG-qn8od]

@ageofbogyo I think most people actually confuse hunger with appetite. They want to eat as distraction, for pleasure, to feel good

[@cassieoz1702]

@ageofbogyono evidence to support this myth

[@fishlungspigthigh]

I dunno. I’m here as a high schooler doing 3 hours of sports and 1 hour lifting sessions in a day and I think I need more food than the average person. But I want to lose weight while keeping myself energetic

[@monicaFmakeup]

ageofbogyo this is true for me. I’ve noticed that when I crave cereal and milk, it’s actually water that my body needs.

[@cassieoz1702]

@@fishlungspigthigh yes but you're not 'the average person'

[@RSS5311]

I’m 73 years old. Down 50 pounds in 7 months. Doing 16/8. No problem.

[@AprilJoi5]

Did you follow a specific eating plan as well?

[@henryocier1084]

I’m 60 years old, I want to do it! Thanks Ronald

[@LeDernierCreole]

You’re an inspiration sir

[@savvybytes3748]

Be still, my beating heart!!! Hope I can do it too! I feel sort of addicted to food. All very healthy though. Just too much of it. About to be 68 and I’ll give it a go. What was your best strategy if you felt hungry? Congrats to you! ☮️

[@albertsanchez-alvarez195]

Down 30lbs been doing this about 7 months and its is now how I will live.

[@ohmailife8162]

I adopted intermittent fasting into my life in 2022 with the 16:8 method and have lost 60 pounds for the year. I can truly say that this was the most effective method for me. In over 10+ years I have tried so many methods and spent thousands of dollars on trying to lose weight. With IF, I am not as hungry and my energy level was so high. IF has truly changed my life.

[@kaylab4267]

Did you eat whatever you want during feeding time?

[@KienThucDoDay]

so true, my wife lost her birth wt in just 4 mos. Her friend did the same thing and also lost the birth wt the same timeframe

[@aajitpal]

And it's free

[@infamous0ne789]

My wife lost 100 lbs and i lost 50 lbs using this technique. She is 41 and I am 44. Give it a try!

[@rogerthompson5250]

I used to weigh over 400 pounds. In a little over a year I have been able to to lose over 100 pounds over the last year. I did this by intermittent fasting and switched to a WFPB (Whole Foods Plant-Based) lifestyle. No exercise, no counting calories. I am disabled so I couldn't exercise. But now with the weight loss, I can exercise. Exercise is a necessary key component for me now. I got down below 300 pounds and suddenly my weight loss stalled. So now I do DDP YOGA and use a stationary exercise bike. The adventure continues.

[@xyzsame4081]

Wow, so glad to hear you shed 100 pounds. - the thing about intermittent fasting is that you can allow yourself the occasional sin. I once did a sloppy Atkins. But it is hard to get into ketosis and easy to fall out, if you cheat one day. All the transition trouble again.

[@fernandavello5163]

Impressive. I think your determination was the key for your success. It is hard to break an old habit. You did it. Congratulations.

[@kimfarnha6497]

that is awesome!

[@nicelady333]

Look into carnivore, Dr Shawn Baker...

[@ericleduc3804]

Thats awesome brother! Wish you success and happiness as you press on.

[@shyannepilch4002]

I’ve been intermittent fasting for over a year! Single-handedly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s completely transformed my entire life, healed my body and cleared my mind!

[@stoox006]

Are you doing 16/8? And when do you usually have the first meal?

[@shyannepilch4002]

@@stoox006 I do anywhere from 16/8 to 18/6 Depending on the day. I break fast anywhere between 11-1 :)

[@stoox006]

@@shyannepilch4002 ok thanks. I’ve been doing 16/8 from 11am to 7pm for a couple of month (had cheat days unfortunately), but might try to squeeze the eating window, see what happens :)

[@annetterivera2287]

Good evening there.🌻 I’m so interested in fasting but how to even start?😫 How did U?😮 If I may ask. Thank You.🌻 God Bless.🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@annetterivera2287]

What are those numbers U talk about? 16/8. What does it mean? Thank You 🌻

[@1fixit]

I am 64 years old, male. I have been fasting 20 hours per day for a little over 2 years, with several 44 hour fasts per month. I have lost 65 pounds, stopped blood pressure meds, stopped talking about cholesterol meds due to improved test results. My weight is stable. My feet don’t hurt anymore. I am able to run for exercise again. I have much less inflammation and pain. I am forever in debt to my doctor who has guided me onto this path. It is definitely a lifestyle change for me. Thank you for sharing this.

[@chronicdiseases6274]

Very helpful.thanks for sharing

[@paultaylor7570]

I would love to hear more. Did you start with 16/8 for a few months then moved up to 18/6 then 20/4. Also would love to hear what foods you use to break your fast.

[@kkkristi]

Sounds like you’re in Autophagy quite often! Very nice job!

[@IndigoMystik]

She sure looks healthy! I love people who walk their talk.

[@BusinessWhatIfs]

Good observation! She did walk around non-stop (within the circle at that) during her talk.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*I WALK & I TALK!!!!*

[@mengzi19984]

She was just hospitalized for 13 days for ruptured appendix, not long after she did this talk she proceeded with appendectomy. How she was able to stand, think and talk was just remarkable. I learned about this in another interview she did

[@davisholman6518]

@@mengzi19984 Maybe the human appendix DOES like to eat more than once a day.😜

[@bobcranston3414]

@@davisholman6518 No chance.

[@lisaariaz7999]

Im on day 7, and i've already lost 9 pounds! this really works! btw i used the 16/8 method :) update: i've lost 18 pounds!

[@fabiya3258]

How long did you do fasting?

[@MedicoGirl22]

Plz sumarrized it?

[@caramellove3946]

Great! How long did it take

[@wamz9191]

Wow! Amazing!

[@keeperofwhatyouseek]

Most people eat in a 16/8 timeframe so I really doubt that lmao. That’s like a 9 am breakfast and a 5 pm dinner. Literally just a normal day sis.

[@RobCLynch]

I've been intermittent fasting for 3 months and I've lost 52 pounds in weight. I haven't been my current weight since I was 16 years old and now I'm 52! Fasting is easy and addictive.

[@RobCLynch]

Update - I've been fasting 18:6 since June 2020 (more than six months) and my weight loss is 82 pounds. I've reached a set-point and I'm happy sticking around here for the foreseeable future.

[@siamara1180]

did you also workout or just fasted? and what kinds of food did you eat?

[@RobCLynch]

@@siamara1180 The only exercise I did was walking for 30 minutes per day. Food wise, was more about dropping bread, rice, pasta - below 20 grams of carbs - and just eating meat, cruciferous veg, cheese and other low carb stuff. Replacing the list above was the big challenge. So I got adventurous and learned how to make Keto-friendly bread and flatbread. That did the trick - it filled me up and I didn't miss the rice and pasta. Weight loss to date is 88 pounds.

[@siamara1180]

@@RobCLynch thank you so much for responding! happy for you for reaching your goal

[@curtisalex456]

@@RobCLynch Congrats!!! I am struggling with giving up sugars!!

[@aishwaryaae]

I started fasting on 3 Jan this year with walking 30 minutes and minimal exercise, I lost 1.5 kg in a week.. it's motivating me to continue with this. I hope I can reach my target with help of IF 😍

[@plaidshawl9792]

Well done! How are you getting on in the last 2 weeks?

[@davidwhite206]

That's my birthday! Not relevant information at all but I felt like sharing anyway. 😊

[@vidyutdevam9204]

I have been doing IF for 2 months from 15 feb to 15 april. I have lost 6 kg in 1st month and 2 kg in 2 nd month. I’m male 32 yrs old 5 11. I weight currently 74 kg so that’s my ideal weight for the body. And I’m focusing more on lean muscle mass now that obesity is a thing of past for me.

[@yourwish-e5k]

@@vidyutdevam9204do you work out as well with IF?

[@Aiswarya_Biju]

Did u keep up with it? I also started IF on new year's Eve. I'm already feeling amazing. Also, off topic:- we got the same name. Aiswarya 🫶

[@Simon-pl2zi]

I fast 20 hours everyday and my mental and physical energy has soared exponentially.

[@marjoriereyes2947]

Me too

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

Agreed. Although personally 20 hours is too long for me. I do 16 hours fasting, as it makes me feel more alert in the mornings (brain fog gone).

[@Gegagrega]

This is something I do not really agree with. I also do a 20 hour fast and then a 4 hour window with more or less healthy food! I would say my energy default level raised by maybe 1 ( On a metric Scala from 1-10 ).

[@StratosAsa]

20/4 the best.Keep going!!

[@Gegagrega]

@@StratosAsa It is very good, but one meal a day is kinda even better I now eat at around 12ish and the rest of the day is free for whateever you wanna do without the compulsive thoughts about your next meal

[@nabilanawar8106]

I started on 7th July, 2019 -> 66kg Today 10th July,2019 -> 64kg Lost 2kg - no exercise Give me thumbs & remind me I will upgrade the result . promise 💙💜

[@lumb.2565]

2kg in 3 days ?? Impossible , sorry I don't believe it.

[@physiotherapistpaulina9340]

not possible in 3 days. Keep going................

[@nabilanawar8106]

@Odara Himself I have started doing exercise. Initially I wanted my body to adopt it.that why I didnt do exercise

[@arcanicc]

probably water weight from reduction in glycogen storage from carbs

[@nabilanawar8106]

@@arcanicc I also think so

[@heyheytaytay]

I fast every day from 6 p.m. until 10 am. next day. I eat twice a day between 10 am and 6. It's changed my life completely.

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

Taylor Craig Newbold how’s it changed your life?

[@theresasteadman6679]

Thank you for breaking it down like that.

[@jamesdep8128]

Congratulations

[@shezanrasoolsheikh4260]

I started exactly the same ...from yesterday . I hope it works

[@dianneoliveira3961]

Been living like this for a year it’s been unbelievable I couldn’t ever live eating another way. Everything she is saying is 💯 % true.

[@bluesun2001]

Eating little and no snacking in between meals is how the rest of the world lives naturally. I've never heard of snacking untill I got to the US. Great lecture.

[@MrTomtomtest]

I died a little on the inside when I heard her say that healthcare providers in the US tell people to eat all day long.... Seems pretty established in the rest of the world that eating between meals is bad for you... Your digestive track needs time to process & rest.

[@ashleynicole9423]

Indigo Socratus I was thinking the same thing. I’m Jamaican we typically eat one meal per day-dinner. If we do have “breakfast” it’s just a cup of tea, maybe a boiled egg, or it’s eaten later in the day around lunch time, and it’s something like callaloo and salt fish (salt water cod and leafy green veggie sautéed in olive oil).

[@scrappydogfinance8434]

I used to work in an office where I could sit at a computer with a bag of nuts or chips in front of me and snack while working. Now I work using my hands and tools and honestly do not have a chance to stop and snack for hours while busy. I think that in the past people worked more physically with their hands and feet and didn't sit around behind a desk all day which enables people to snack more frequently.

[@MsJVM]

Same here. The obsession with snacking drives me nuts. Especially when it's pushed on my kids.

[@frankli2425]

Y'all ever heard of GERD? Eating between meal isn't bad it's just that people tend to overeat when they eat between meals

[@bi2lel2]

I was 205 lbs when I started it in april now we are in august and I weight 155 lb.. it's really the best solution

[@slf5141]

That's amazing results !!

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Psalms 109:24 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness.

[@lauraduffy9055]

That's wonderful. Congratulations!

[@usernotfound162]

Any loose skin?

[@mittromney8750]

started in december 2020 at 180lbs and now im 145 lbs i will do this for the rest of my life i feel great and still eat what i like jus in moderation and also exercise everyday

[@EnriqueYervez]

I've lost 10kg in 2 months with doing 16-8 intermittent fasting. Now I'm trying 18-6 :). Wish me luck!

[@JimmyStruthers1000]

Dexi Tofu how many hours you fast/eat

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

Yomama Bin Fartin he said it - 16/8 means eating just 8 hrs/day like 12-8 or 11-7

[@silviaybebes]

@@dexi2858 16 hours fasting. 8 hour window to eat.

[@katemorrow9300]

Update?? How did you go??

[@naturallytuli8536]

I accidentally set my app to 18:6 I've been doing 14:10 I wanted to move to 16:8 for a few weeks. Might as well right?!

[@8656737s]

I've been doing it five days now and feel a lot better already. I hope to continue for the rest of my life. I''m sick of losing 50 lb gaining it all back. Best of luck to you all ❤

[@APsGTG]

A tip: eat dates (taste amazing and just one will trigger your body to feeling full) once in the morning or in afternoon/ during the time you don’t eat. Makes it so much easier.

[@JonasWilliams-sx6te]

Perfectly said..... Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please excuse my manner. If you find my message abusive, I'd love to be your friend and hope there's nothing wrong with that.

[@oneroyalpriest8784]

A week into this fasting thing and I tell you, I've never felt better in my life!! Absolutely amazing 👏

[@onlythestrong8659]

Same here it’s been 5 days with OMAD fasting and i can feel lighter on my body and more happier mood than ever. Was tough the first 2 days but now I really feel comfortable and lots of energy. Works like magic

[@camcamellis6163]

Same here

[@JD-ru3uu]

@@camcamellis6163 do u not feel hungry half of the time

[@AndrewEvenstar]

I gotta do this

[@timaa.4379]

Can we just talk about how eloquent she is? I love listening to hear her talk

[@lesleyhubble2976]

Tima clear and concise

[@justinmiller576]

Yeah she's boring! But good information

[@timaa.4379]

@@justinmiller576 Boring? Au contraire, her lecturing style is very attention-grabbing!

[@krefcenz]

@@justinmiller576 agree. She talks in a monotone. Her content is important. But she is an ineffective communicator

[@swotup2752]

Tima " Tema" in my native means a small container.

[@neonnoir9692]

I was one of those obese women at 5'2 and 210. I had enough and went keto with IF and hit the gym to build some lean muscle. Hit 138 lbs and went from a size 20 to a size 8. I look phenomenal and feel amazing.

[@vishizzy]

How much do you eat and what are your IF times.

[@Voguemama]

Wow that’s awesome good job!

[@zahararay5611]

That’s amazing! How long did it take and and what was your fasting window?

[@neonnoir9692]

@@zahararay5611 Took about a year total, the last 20 lbs took the longest. I full fast every Sunday and don't eat from 7pm to 11am throughout the week. No bread, no sugar, only water to drink, green smoothie every morning for nutrients.

[@zahararay5611]

@@neonnoir9692 Thank you for your response. That’s a great victory and your fasting window seems doable. I’ve been doing 20:4 and I’m delirious most of the day 😂

[@bonnieanderson8476]

I am in menopause and IF completely changed my life for the better. I highly recommend it.

[@leanashaari9749]

Hi Bonnie..I am in menopause too..and trying to start IF..do you mind sharing your IF journey in menopause..thanks..

[@Jeweliedear]

I am 50. Been fasting 30 years( intermittently& extended fasts). I approve this message.👏 Spiritual, physical, mental/cognitive benefits💜🙏

[@turbomunch]

wow fasting for 30 years.... Thats way longer than 24 hours 🤤

[@wallywallywally6702]

I’m a meditator and I’ve noticed that fasting gives me more spiritual energy than when not fasting! Very cool stuff!

[@samsucceeds2995]

@@turbomunch amen

[@y.g.1313]

30 years is impressive.. can you share more about your experience with extended fasts? thanks

[@annarold1709]

@@wallywallywally6702 mediator ?

[@judithwaImma]

This is so inspiring am making a commitment right here Officially started today...weight is 237lbs. I'll update every other month. My goal weight is 154lbs. I have been obese my entire life its about time. I can do all things in HIM who strengthens me. June:237.6lbs July 31: 227.7lbs

[@yusufalef92]

Good luck God bless you🙌🙏💪🤞👏👍

[@anotherdamntroll3246]

Good luck. The intermittent fasting that I do, 16/8, first meal at 11am and last before 7pm, works well.

[@MoonLitSouls11]

Keep it up

[@JustMoseyinAround]

That's impressive. I hope you're staying strong and hanging in there 💪🏾

[@stonewarebirds3620]

I’ve been intermittently fasting 5 days a week for 9 months. My hb1ac has dropped from 40 to 38 but no weight loss yet.

[@jacquelineh3045]

This changed my life. I fasted for 16 hours every day and timed it for a week. My energy levels are amazing, my body composition became better, my digestion improved, i save money and food since i only cook when i eat once or twice per day... I am so impressed.

[@jkalb1744]

I hear people say it's changed their body composition. Would you clarify what this means exactly 😁

[@drmorgannolte]

Congrats! This is amazing. My energy levels are also way higher when I'm fasting.

[@Meg-l5s]

I have been 16:8 intermittent fasting for the last 7 years and I can't emphasise how much my life has improved regarding; strength, focus and wellness. It's so normal now that I barely even feel hungry before I hit my eating window.

[@pettyisme8544]

Lost 39 pounds last year fasting. It was effortless. Back on the bandwagon to lose another 30 pounds. Wish me luck !

[@lauraanne5175]

I just started back again. I fell off after a family reunion and now it's time to get back to it! Good luck!!!!

[@chuchuchimlumlumli20]

did you avoid sugars when you were on the 16/8?

[@cathysanford8601]

that is the problem right there. thinking about this woe as a "bandwagon" it is a way of life

[@cathysanford8601]

@@chuchuchimlumlumli20 just try to avoid a lot of sugar no matter how you are eating. it is poisin

[@pettyisme8544]

I eat everything I want. You just have to be sensible. Lost another 9 pounds.

[@thomasandres7789]

I've been in Chronic pain for 18 years. Was on 150 mcg's of Fentanyl for 7 years until it almost killed me... I have been trying this 12 hr fasting and it works. Been Opioid free for 9 years. The right food decreases pain by 80%... taught this old dog a new trick for sure.

[@debsmith3576]

i wish my daughter could get off drugs.

[@loveline1097]

I loved her once she started talking, but once she said she's a nurse practitioner, I was hooked. Will be done with my nurse practitioner program in 3 months! Shout out to a fellow health care professional!

[@Justin.Martyr]

*How is a Practitioner different from a Registered Nurse????*

[@debraleblanc6122]

@@Justin.Martyr It's a nurse with a PHd

[@laurielogan8987]

@@debraleblanc6122 no, its a nurse with a masters degree

[@debraleblanc6122]

@@laurielogan8987 -thanks, you're correct. A Phd puts the nurse at a higher level, for administrative, research or private practice. :)

[@ellencarter2668]

@@Justin.Martyr a Nurse Practitioner can diagnose disease and prescribe medication. A registered nurse can't.

[@MrScothall]

I am a 72 year old male who began intermittent fasting to lose weight. Over two years after reaching my weight goal (and maintaining it), I continue to IF because it just feels healthier to me. I like the fact my organs get nice long daily break. I now believe that if you eat proper food and exercise about a half an hour daily, you will not be overweight and you will not get hungry. Your body adapts well and rewards you when you are doing all the right things.

[@paultaylor7570]

Thanks for sharing. Do you do 16/8. Also if I can ask, what's the big thing you notice from when you were 62 and then at 72. I guess I'm just preparing myself for when I hit 60 in 5 yrs. then 70. Thanks..!

[@Agustina-bd9xz]

I've been fasting for 16 hours a day (it's really easy if you consider that you will be asleep half the time). I feel so much better, it's truly amazing how much energy we can take out of ourr own bodies

[@jeromenix3376]

Zee

[@azeljoyportugues2580]

Okay, so I am going to try this 16/8 fasting. I'll eat between 10 am to 6 pm. After 6 pm ill start fasting for 16 hours till the next day and will eat again at 10 am😂. But did you even consult any dietitian or doctor before you started IF?

[@Wizmeister3412]

@@azeljoyportugues2580 they consulted themselves and felt amazing along with the thousands of other people that have fasted like me as well and had success with it.

[@41800_works]

Ääå

[@sriyanvizag9025]

How about water

[@rebeccabello3103]

I stumbled upon IF. After retiring I've been sleeping in till late morning and have breakfast around 11 or 12. Usually coffee and toast with peanut butter. I then eat a normal dinner at a normal time and then I am full and done for the day. I started losing weight (I was pretty overweight) and worried i had cancer or something because I kept losing weight. One day while watching a daytime TV show with a guest nutritionist who was touting IF, I realized that's what I was doing. I had lost 34 pounds and it wasn't cancer! I have been able to keep the weight off during this time of quarantine while everyone else is gaining. It is the easiest "diet" I have ever done. It's not really a diet.

[@goldenstar9379]

Rebecca Bello Same with me ,been doing this since my twenties , now everyone has picked up weight but me because of this virus and being home .

[@lindak3276]

Wow, Interesting and congratulations!

[@noracoyle4988]

Brilliant Rebecca, I'm inspired❤️

[@professorg000]

This is it. 77 eating fruits, veggies, whole grain, nuts and protein...do 40 hour autophagy once a week....NO BREAKFAST is key to success. Breakfast triggers eating all day long. Weight down from 180 to 155 and stable. Skin health and fitness is very evident....Thanks Cynthia...you helped me keep on the plan today.

[@AndrewEvenstar]

how long did that take you?

[@SMarkGee]

did an ironman a few years ago then went to my overweight doctor who started giving me advice on diet/lifestyle. Good to see this young lady who lives what she preaches. Good for you. keep up the good work.

[@marybuehler8549]

I started intermittent fasting 25 days ago and I am amazed at how much better I feel! I also lost weight without really trying. I will never go back to the way I ate before. This is the new way to eat!

[@nickynotes]

Been doing 16/8 for the past 6 months and I have a noticeable improvement in energy when I do it, as well as a sharper brain! Definitely works!!!

[@kiki611978]

I've been doing same almost 28 days and I've lost weight and have plenty of energy, endurance, and sharper brain too. Of course, like the speaker said, not for everyone but, it does well for me too as you.

[@kimberlyn7778]

May I ask how much you've lost and in what time frame please?

[@pragooutube]

I want to try this for those energy and brain benefits...but I'm afraid I'll lose weight! I'm a 38yr old mom to a 2 yr old who's still nursing three times a day... I have a high demand for nutrients! And I'm already thin (imo), I can't afford to lose any more weight OTHER than my pudgy belly that REFUSES to flatten (even though EVERY other part of me has gone flat!!!) >:-\

[@roe2123]

This works. Hard at first but you get used to it. Now I wake up not even hungry. Give it two weeks, you'll see.

[@LindseyDara]

Rolando Enriquez how did you feel at first? Did you struggle to stick with it?

[@roe2123]

@@LindseyDara Yes, very difficult at first. Mostly because I almost forgot I was fasting and out of habit look for food or snacks.

[@kinseysantos5043]

Do you fast every day. I hear you shouldn't. Confused

[@thelasherypdx6895]

When I started I only fasted 10 hours a day. I increased my fasting hours until I was comfortable I’m currently fasting for 17 hours a day. But it took 2-3 weeks to work up to that. The first couple of weeks were the hardest. It’s so easy now. I eat from 10-5 and I stay up until 2am 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@lucieb.8266]

@@kinseysantos5043 no you can fast everyday. It is not bad for your health because you still get the nutrients etc. in. You only restrict the time, not what you eat.

[@kathysuleski5835]

I decided to start fasting in August. Having severe joint pain, and little energy, I had to take naps during the day. I felt old at 66. I have also been following a keto diet since last Feb.2022. It is now Jan., 2023 and to date I have lost 39#. I am 5"2', and 138#. I was 177# when I started, and had high blood pressure. my bp has come down and I am now off my bp meds. My cholesterol has also dropped significantly, and my heart rate has dropped from 100 bpm to 66 bpm. I have so much energy now and am so clear minded! All of my inflammation is gone. I hope to make this a way of life!

[@Timithos]

I intermitted fasted for about 30 days using 16/8, but also eliminated sugar, processed food, and chemicals (colorings, preservatives, pesticides). My main two meals I pressure cooked were organic turkey & vegetable chili, and wild caught Alaskan salmon/potatoes/carrots. I lost 21 pounds with no exercise.

[@patriot20000]

That's great! I love I.F. ! When I follow it my newly diagnosed (last year) high b.p. stays totally low/normal! Dr. had told me "meds for life". HA! BTW: Fasting/dieting is for weight loss. Exercising is for cardio/strength, not weight loss. An hour on the treadmill will buy you 1 cookie. :)

[@danyelbrown2062]

How many ounces of water did u drink?

[@prateekgangwal21]

@@danyelbrown2062 I think water you can have as much and it is not considered as a first meal or last meal when it comes to IF

[@benr.9628]

@@danyelbrown2062 drink as much water as you can

[@jc4evur661]

Give us an update please. I bet you'd be doing much better if you just started exercising...try some brisk walking!

[@Gr8Layks]

I tried this for 3 weeks. One month later I wore a linen suit to a summer party. It hadn't fit me for 5 years.

[@josef.torrealba6992]

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[@YACABE]

That's awesome 👏🏼

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Whoah! That's fantastic!!

[@jhill662]

That is Awesome!

[@cherylpgh9155]

Right! I’m down almost 15 in a month! It hasn’t been nearly as hard as I thought.

[@tourlounge]

I started intermittent fasting to prepare for a water only fast. The health benefits are tremendous and it’s no wonder it’s been suppressed from the public. There’s no money to be made by the food and drug industries if people are healthy! Good luck everyone to a happy and healthier life!

[@healthycake3365]

Not only that. But like she mentions Intermittent Fasting is free obviously and it stops people from consuming pointlessly.

[@kennethrjurekjr]

You aren’t wrong my friend.

[@sergiosantana7103]

The only long term study with IF found that there are absolutely no benifits of fasting other then caloric reduction... let me say it again they found 0 health benefits and the only people who lost weight lost it because they cut their calories...

[@griffinzoo]

@@sergiosantana7103 what about the University of Alabama's study with obese men that illustrated lower insulin levels, better insulin sensitivity and lower blood pressure in the men after a period of intermittent fasting? This study was mentioned in the Harvard medical school publication.

[@sergiosantana7103]

@@griffinzoo did you read the Harvard study? It looked at 24 other studies including the Alabama one and compared the findings... all showed lower weight reduced insulin resistance and lower blood pressure... and just this part of the study would back all these BS claims until you further read that compared to EVERY OTHER calorie restricted diet the results were the exact same. The study determined that other then the benifits you get from reducing calories IF does absolutely nothing else for heath... get it? My wife does IF and I'm not against it, I'm against these wild claims that fasting does more then just restrict calories....

[@JesusBelieverDiane]

I am 46yr old woman and have been doing the 16/8 for over a year now. I was never over weight but I have other autoimmune issues. I use to have this lower back pain/discomfort for a few years before I started fasting. Nothing I did worked. I even went to a chiropractor. I thought I just had tight muscles but stretching and massage never helped. After I started fasting it completely disappeared!!! Now I realize it was inflammation!! 🤦🏽‍♀️ intermittent fasting has done so much for my body. I have better mental clarity throughout the day and feel energized. I love it.

[@jsnatureclicks3185]

40 years, knee pain , is there any chance to heal in intermittent fasting? What kind of food you took during this diet?

[@bystroffc]

Hurray! I have been intermittent fasting for 5 years, and I feel great. Doctors need to be on-board with this curative and energizing lifestyle.

[@samtaylor6003]

Doctors wont be onboard as there is no money in people being healthy.

[@PlanetTrance]

Intermittent fasting broke my weight loss plateau, I went down 8 lbs in 2 weeks 😊

[@perahghumro5983]

Wht diet have you followed bcz i m Also facing weightloss plateau since 8 month nd stucked at 56

[@CatsandAnimals213]

What do u eat exactly and how much?

[@ricastrays5924]

Same here... It helped!!!

[@justmila68]

@@CatsandAnimals213 you can check out a calorie calculator, where you enter your height and weight, and it will show you how much calories you can take to; loss weight extremely, mildly, or maintain weight. It also gives you a plan on how many calories to take per day to, for each categories whether you wanna maintain, or lose weight(extremely or mildly).

[@leopoldbloom100]

Fasting 16 to 20 hours a day has been great for me. I'm 73, six feet tall, went from 205 to 175. Feel great.

[@kimberlyn7778]

In what time frame?

[@leopoldbloom100]

It was about four month to lose about 22 lbs, I got to 183 or thereabouts. Then I hit a plateau for a while. I broke through the plateau with a forty hour fast, went to 177. Then I hit another plateau at about 177, did a longer fast (48 hrs) and went to 172. The whole process has been about ten months. I seem to do better with a 16 hour fast. I think when I go 22 hours, I eat to much in the one meal. My A1c has dropped from 8 to under 6. It's not as hard as it might seem. Be aware of ghrellin. Ghrellin is a chemical which tells you you are hungry. But it is produced at the times at which you're are accustomed to eating. Not when you are actually hungry. It passes in an hour or less. Now I feel hungry only after 16 hours of fasting when I'm accustomed to eating. Ig I skip lunch, the ghrellin goes away. (Not sure I'm spelling that right.) The 48 hour fast I just did was pretty easy. I worked out twice during the 48 hours. I felt a little weak during the second workout at hour 46. I think Dr Jason Fung is the best guide to fasting. See him on utube and his book The Obesity Code. Dr. Annette Bosworth is also very good. She urges that you be on a keto diet for thirty days before starting to fast. Good luck, Kimberly.

[@kimberlyn7778]

@@leopoldbloom100 thanks for sharing.all the best

[@kimberlyn7778]

So appreciative of you taking the time to share that with me. Thanks kindly and all the very best to you with your health and life goals. Cheers

[@GL-vl6kz]

@@leopoldbloom100 well done on your success. Did you eat Keto or just normal food with carbs after every fast / during your period of weight loss ?

[@dr.emanibanks]

I did this during quarantine and lost 100 lbs. I've maintained through now and grateful for it. It's mental more than physical but the reward....🎉

[@VoxJess]

I lost 50 lbs over a year and a half using intermittent fasting. It changed my life! I'm so happy that this is becoming a regular conversation!!

[@billballeza377]

She failed to mention the best part. You are fasting while you sleep, so it is really only eight waking hours you have to be concerned about.

[@christophermichael5764]

It really is the best part :)

[@CaesarFernandesMusic]

Not if you ate heavy the night before you slept. That defeats the purpose because then the body is busy processing sugars and fats rather than undergoing self de-oxidation. The key is to sleep at night on an empty stomach

[@o2befitagain389]

Yup Bill your absolutely correct 😉

[@tashastarling870]

This is so important. I didn't learn about proper food and eating practises from my parents. We would eat and snack before bed. For years I woke up feeling nauseous and tired, from overeating before bed. Now I try not to eat after 8pm, and when I do I feel so tired and slow in the morning. We need an empty stomach during sleep, digestion is a taxing process and requires energy. Let your body focus on what it needs to during Sleep!

[@silentnight3970]

So true Caesar, a 12 hour fast starting two hours before bedding down has changed my life.

[@kenmarriott5772]

The sugar industry, soft drink and snack food industry don't like this talk. They gave it a thumbs down.

[@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife]

I agree!!

[@karunayoungs5917]

And the alcohol industry too!

[@Hugo411]

and Supplement Shills disguised as " experts".

[@Araconox]

And the cereal makers came up with the brilliant dogma that breakfast was the most important meal of the day to sell: more cereal! Of course. We do 48 and 72 hpur fasts and have lost weight and feel great. We don't get hunger pangs either.

[@1982eyy]

Lol

[@Akdcacac]

With 17:7 IF for the last 6 months, my hemoglobin a1c went from 5.9 to 5.2, my fatty liver disease was reversed (liver enzymes were severely elevated but they are well within range now!), and lost about 10% of my weight. I am a woman in mid-30s with PCOS. My weight loss has plateaued so I want to incorporate some changes now by adding one to two days of 24 hour fasting each week, eating healthier lunch, walking more, and doing strength training. IF is not a restrictive diet so it’s more sustainable. Most importantly, the blood test numbers really tell me that I’m doing the right thing for my body.

[@gracecotton9819]

Grey Well done.

[@pomrosellc3520]

"IF is not a restrictive diet..." what does this mean ?

[@pomrosellc3520]

@@CynthiaThurlow oh i read the original comment as "IF" she must have intermittent spell check on.

[@Akdcacac]

@@pomrosellc3520 IF stands for intermittent fasting

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

i just broke my fast this afternoon about five minutes ago, still enjoying my meal rn. Was gonna do 16 and 8 but got busy doing stuff after work so instead of 16 hours it became like 18 and a half and 6 eating window and I thought it was gonna be difficult but not really. First day trying this seriously, hope it helps my health.

[@rinrin3107]

let me tell you our stories. we were born in a remote rural area of Vietnam. Because of lack of food, since I started my primary school, we did not have breakfast. OUr first meal is at noon at about 11:00am. then the second meal was dinner at about 6:00pm, no snacks at between. After dinner, we had to do our homework, used a lot of brain energy. that's our daily routine until I graduated from high school and attended college. I was very thin before college. When in college, my friends advised me to have breakfast everyday to keep me full of energy for whole day long. my weight started increasing, and I couldn't concentrate after having breakfast. Now I watch this and knowing that I practiced intermittent fasting 24 years ago.

[@PlusSIzeFlyGoddess]

Lol yo whole childhood was a intermittented fasting. This made me laugh

[@rinrin3107]

@@PlusSIzeFlyGoddess yes. I had been practiced IF for many years without knowing about it. I was tall, slim and better at studying than most of my classmates. Don’t know if that was part of IF’s pros

[@ianwood7482]

My doctor told me I have type 2 diabetes and I have to take pills, I started fasting for 3 months, stopped eating sugar lost 15 pounds and now no more pills. No big Gym membership just changed when and what I eat. It really work people .

[@ericcotter8933]

watch videos from Jason Fung MD - He says - with data - Diabetes is a nutritional disease and demands a nutritional solution! You have your solution.

[@Ryan30111]

I was 230lbs 5ft10 now 157

[@victorianjeri1000]

have you ever watched the netflix documentary "What the health?" its very interesting and informative

[@singerrb4984]

@@Ryan30111 Congratulations! Happy for you!

[@roadrunner6694]

You rock

[@saulsmith6674]

I started intermittent fasting in October of last year and I have lost 30 pounds so far. Started out at 230 pounds and for the first time in almost a decade I weighed under 200 pounds yesterday. I eat dinner at 7 PM and don’t eat again until 11 AM at the earliest. Multiple times a week I will do one meal a day. I’ve drastically cut out sugar and carbs, although not completely. This weight loss has happened with minimal exercise. I’ve just recently decided to go on daily brisk walks for 30 minutes during my fasted state. I know it’s different for everyone, but for me, this was shockingly simple.

[@jmk1962]

Good for you.

[@jadedone6900]

One of the other benefits that doesn't get talked about is how much money you save on groceries. My food bill has dropped about $40 a week and I think I'm still buying too much.

[@saulsmith6674]

UPDATE: Lost 48 lbs so far. Been eating a ton of grass fed meatloaf lately along with veggies.

[@4uhairmakeupphoto]

so good thank you I just started

[@FunnyNESS]

Carbohydrates is the only thing that your brain uses for fuel.... Cutting down on fuel makes no sense long term unless you're a big fan of ketosis.

[@ThoandLucia]

Love this... we show this video to everybody, so powerful. I have lost 120 lbs, 12 years ago, kept it off, from size 42 to 32, 250 lbs to 130 lbs. So easy it will make you mad!

[@msr7885]

I agree a 100% It’s shockingly mad - it’s magical- I lost weight I couldn’t lose in the last 19 years, in 2-3 months of IF, with low-carb. It’s crazy how this thing works - and how your hunger just disappears- forever!

[@gkling33]

Rare, in today's age, that someone 1: actually shares the details without just hinting they are in a book you have to buy, and 2: isn't selling powders, pills, or shakes.

[@glendarorick9833]

So true 👍

[@DenVaagheid]

And the vid still gets 4,2k dislikes.. ridiculous

[@sirswede8969]

Eric Berg, anyone? :D

[@andreeamarinasi4890]

Real nutritionists don’t sell anything.

[@thevipgurlz2802]

@@DenVaagheid from personal trainers...diet pill salesman....

[@junejustme7075]

I've been doing it for 7 months now and have lost 30 lbs so far! It's easy, flexible and works! I can see this as a long term relationship!

[@syedanusratjahan6706]

I’ve lost 8kgs in 3 months only by intermittent fasting. It works like wonders not only for staying fit and healthy but for skin too 🙌🏻❤️

[@mistergmo8695]

I plateaued on a ketogenic diet and added intermittent fasting usually eating OMAD or during a 20:4 fast. I lost 70 pounds so far dropping from 238 to 168. Cynthia's Ted Talk is consistent with my research and personal experience.

[@athinea1975]

You haven't tried Carnivore now that's a game changer

[@merimaljubijankic5536]

We used to fast during Ramadan with our parents and grandparents, and the most noticeable "side effect" was exactly the mental clarity 🤯

[@saurav.pundir]

Is that side effect 😁😁

[@shaziachaudhary362]

But we eat a lot of carb in sher and iftar .so we gain more weight.

[@WeAreGhuraba]

@@shaziachaudhary362 If you and your family have poor diets and don't take advantage of the benefits of fasting than of course.

[@WeAreGhuraba]

@@shaziachaudhary362 Most of the world has a poor diet my friend. Have you not seen the obesity rates esp in America? It's atrocious.

[@nikhilkumar-hj8rt]

Good side effect

[@soulofawoman2269]

Down 22lbs with intermittent fasting since middle of February and I’m perimenopause. Before intermittent fasting I had horrible sugar cravings. I no longer have sugar cravings. I am only doing IF not Keto.

[@TabithaDavis]

That's awesome!!! 👍👍👍

[@soulofawoman2269]

Tabitha Davis thanks! This is the easiest weight release journey that I’ve been on.

[@skydivekrazy76]

Fasting puts you into ketosis... So, you are wrong. You are doing keto. 😋

[@soulofawoman2269]

Louix Griego I’m eating regular carbs soooo I’m sure I’m not in ketosis but I’m not going to debate about it.

[@tcr9792]

XVII do u split your total daily calories into2 meals or use it as a way to have less calories overall

[@Manvii_speaks]

Have been doing it for 3 weeks. I haven’t seen the difference but definitely felt it. I feel lighter, more active!! Will keep going!!!

[@ngonyowamai3527]

Pair it with cardio

[@ngarcias1]

Superman couldn’t even see my abs 😭

[@GK-yq4cn]

it takes approximately 1 1/2 month to show results

[@JulesAssim]

I am also experiencing the same. I read it could take up to 10 weeks to see a difference. I am on week 4 now.

[@drewburton279]

This is Drew’s mom. I started on the 16:8 journey 4 months ago. I’ve finally lost the weight I was trying to lose by adjusting my diet anf exercise for… years. I still work out, as the benefits of working out are too numerous to mention and go Waay beyond weight management…. But thank you!

[@Damnsaburna]

I’ve been fasting the last couple of months and it’s going great. A little harder to control at night but getting easier. I did it because I was sick of the late night snacking and all day cravings. The fasting has really helped and it’s boosted my self esteem as I feel more in control of my diet.

[@RemyaVipin07]

Me same as you.

[@monicalifornia_]

This is exciting to hear. Are you doing the 16/8 that she mentioned?

[@nazazeynalova5329]

Müslim are fasting 1 months in a year) read about it. Why we do it because it comes from Our religion. İt is very health. During the determined hours we neither eat no drink. Thus way you feel hunger, starvation. İt healthy for you. And u understand how poor people suffer from hunger. That is the mean. The one who cant keep must feed every day one poor man. And that comes not only from Our religion. Ours is the Last religion. But it is in the roots of every religion. Every religion has fasting ways

[@Damnsaburna]

@@monicalifornia_ the only specifics is I don’t eat before 12 or after 9. Not sure what that works out to.

[@Damnsaburna]

@@nazazeynalova5329 yes I grew up Christian and my family would always chose one of our favorite thing to fast. I would always fast tv and internet lol. I usually last about a week with the restrictions lol

[@allielovette7862]

I gained so much weight with my pregnancies and was really struggling postpartum. I started intermittent fasting in November 2020, not eating until noon or after 8pm, and by March I was down 40lbs. I started working out a few days a week with weightlifting, but I had to give that up when I returned to the office regularly. I now IF 5-6 days a week, giving myself some grace on the weekends to have breakfast with my family. It wasn't a diet, it wasn't restrictive, and it worked. I wasn't overly strict with what I ate during my eating window. If I wanted pizza, I had pizza. If I wanted a cookie, I had a cookie. I found my appetite shrunk and it took a lot less to make me full. Before, I would practically binge eat and not be able to stop. Now moderation is easy and I don't feel like I am restricting myself or starving. It has changed my life!

[@candacesmith6164]

That's amazing! I've also had an amazing experience with IF so far! My journey started about a year ago but It was'nt until I took Cynthia Thurlow's IF Masterclass that I really understood with feeding window was the best for me and what should I eat during my non fasting periods. I recommend everyone to take her courses she's amazing!

[@UncleFjester]

So your previous diet sucked, as you ate junk and had no control. All this did was give you disipline that you never had

[@allielovette7862]

Yes stranger on the internet. You totally got me. 🙄 Edit: Note the original comment that this was in reply to deleted his comment. Obviously struck a nerve!

[@sibhyt08]

Could you have a coffee with milk in the morning or no

[@milicarajkovic1220]

I did not see any change in my weight during fasting 16:8 after 8 weeks. I did not need to lose weight but there was no change. And research on the topic also showed it does not influence weight loss..

[@profelibro2351]

The hardest part is when your family believes in 5 meals a day religion.

[@elizabethpritchard8908]

😂😂😂 good luck with that

[@peezy1942]

thats a wrap 🤣

[@devleenasarkar6203]

Yo

[@Alpha-Andromeda]

Enjoyyyy

[@tippersfunnyworld4795]

yes im finding this is a big problem

[@zoha236]

fasting for little over the year. got to my goal weight after 5 months. keeping it that way since. no cravings, full of energy, clarity in head and overall empowering feeling of control! love it, recommend it to everyone i know. it is not diet! it is a lifestyle.

[@lightliz7834]

I started intermittent fasting less than 2 weeks ago. I have never done this before. I have also cut out carbohydrates. I am a healthy, slim 60 year old. Except I have had severe eyesight problems for more than 30 years. Incredibly since doing the 16 hour fast every day my vision is improving. I am speechless! I had advanced glaucoma - eyedrops for many years, eye surgery as well. I was slowly losing my peripheral vision. I tried loads of different supplements - nothing worked. My BMI is low - about 21, so I really don't want to lose weight. But the fasting is without doubt better than anything else! Thank you - and I totally agree with you about breakfast!

[@noracoyle4988]

That's wonderfull, I'm going to try this❤️

[@irisrose4732]

So glad to hear this!

[@ashfranceschi]

Nothing, absolutely nothing, has worked so well for me! I highly recommend it, I went from a size 14/16 to a size 8/10, my brain was functioning so amazingly and I was happy everyday day. I paired it up with daily yoga, breathing exercises, meditation, healthy eating (avocados, sourdough bread, smoothies and loads of nuts...). I do have to say, it is a lot easier to pick up this habit if you live on your own, if you have people at home with you that aren't taking this on it's gonna be a bit of a challenge, so good luck! I'm gonna start doing it again.

[@drmorgannolte]

I love how you pointing out the other benefits of intermittent fasting, and the other healthy lifestyle changes you made, keep it up!

[@ashfranceschi]

@@drmorgannolte thank you Morgan, sending good wishes your way x

[@pinklight911]

What is your fasting pattern

[@cd.8749]

Are you still doing it ?

[@ashfranceschi]

@@pinklight911 water only till 10am, coffee and teas after, if hungry I'll wait for 12 to have food,usually have dinner around 5, usually large, then I still have time to snack until 8, when I stop. If dinner wasn't nutrious (like takeaway), I'll be hungry in the morning. Also, this is not a strict pattern, if I'm too hungry, I'll eat, if I want coffee earlier, then I'll have it.

[@futtermanfarms6791]

I've been doing this for 2 months and Ive lost 30 pounds and I feel fantastic. I don't eat breakfast, just a cup of green tea. I also took sugar and most carbs out of my diet. I needed to loose 50 so 20 to go, and I will keep doing this. I feel like I will finally win the weight battle I've fought all my 60+ years.

[@futtermanfarms6791]

@TALIA CHAUDHRY Main thing I cut is breakfast altogether. I'm doing zero sugar (sucrose) and very little grain carbs (3 half size servings per week), meat and dairy once a week and all of that strictly organic. I feel great! We grow dates so that is the one sweet I still eat, in very small portion. Dates have 26 kinds of antioxidants and lots of minerals so very healthy, not just empty sugar.

[@corinnevickey4634]

Hi. While cooking for my youngest child who is vegan and doing intermittent fasting, I adopted his schedule. He is 6' and maintains 195 # with workouts on top of a 10 hour work day. I lost 25 lbs, effortlessly, no longer have the annual visit to my cardiologist who was amazed at my health changes (I refused statins) and better BP readings, etc. When I shared what I was doing, he, the cardiologist said, 'oh, I can't do that'. Even with a career and a family, I think it is still doable, maybe more like 14 / 10. I am late 70s and have managed chronic health issues with diet, but allowing the body to function optimally and heal itself as we go with intermittent fasting, is a much better alternative !!! Namaste all

[@kaibarnwall6686]

i am a 77 year old male concerned with healthy longevity and I often intermittent fast for 18 hours , eat for 6 hour window and its feeling great to give my digestion a break

[@sabrinsumaya7960]

Here's my story. Im 22 and im in an intermittent fasting for 85 days. I've lost only 4 kilos with no exercise. Ik it would be much better if i could exercise but im lazy. Important part for me is, I've always been a gastric patient and had constipation. In last 3 months, my acidity problem improved tremendously. I've taken only 3-4 antacids in last 3 months. And my constipation is almost gone. Intermittent suits me so well i love it. And I've decided to take this as the diet of my life. ❤️

[@laurastorm9038]

Lost 12 kg (26.46 pounds) in the last 3 months....but I watch my calories too.....

[@sabrinsumaya7960]

@@laurastorm9038 wow congratulations! Do you exercise?

[@laurastorm9038]

Twice a week I go to an indoor pool and exercise hard for 1 hr, there are plenty of videos on KZbin and consume about 400 calories per hr...I enjoy it, they are many benefits of exercising in the water 💦. You don’t get tired as in the water the blood 🩸 pressure drops as well as the heart beat...I couldn’t do the same amount of work out the the water without being exhausted.

[@laurastorm9038]

Sorry not consume but use about 400+ calories per hr while exercising in the pool 🏊‍♀️

[@sabrinsumaya7960]

@@laurastorm9038 omygod thank you soo much ❤️

[@sayembhuiyan9489]

When people have to preach fasting in 21st century when fasting has been there for many centuries, you know how much our society has fallen despite all the technological advancements we made.

[@isaaca6445]

So true!

[@ChildofSaid299]

Lol exactly, in religious practices too

[@thevipgurlz2802]

You are wrong....noone talked about it until recently...you were programmed the opposite...eat 5 time ...3meal/2 snacks....breakfast is a must.Were you born with this wisdom??

[@operationleon]

D Greg Many people fast as a part of religious practice for centuries. Fasting has been used by the devout (monks, priests, even the Buddha) to seek clarity of mind. Ramadan, the month where Muslims dry fast, is seen as a way of purifying the body and garnering gratitude for food as nourishment. This wisdom’s been around for a while. The 3 meals a day concept is very much a Western commericialized concept meant to sell you sugar and dairy because we were producing so much of it.

[@spinnerfidget9546]

What does that have to do with anything? Slavery and wearing led makeup has been around for many centuries too lol just because something is old doesn't mean it's good.

[@Moon-ll2pv]

Girls, hear me out! I'm 28 and I've been fasting for months. I started with the 16/8, then went for the 18/6, with the 20/4 after 2 months and then with the 23/1. I used to feel great, like I've never felt before BUT I had to STOP intermittent fasting because my cycle completely stopped. I learnt that women should be fasting differently to men. We have a more complicated hormone system. Hair might start falling and fertility issues might come up! PLEASE, pay attention. It is good to fast BUT NOT EVERYDAY, especially during ovulation and pre-mestrual week.

[@orchidemmy6185]

This is why in Islam where fasting is one of the rituals, certain conditions don’t allow men or women to do fasting. This includes women in their menstrual period and the bleeding period after giving birth.

[@Moon-ll2pv]

@@orchidemmy6185 this makes completely sense! wish I knew it before! :)

[@anjolaogunsanwo]

Wow!! How then did your cycle return? Did you have to stop fasting ?

[@RIForg]

Hi Moon, I'd really like to know more about this. Do you have any specific info I can read/watch, or is it easily Googleablem

[@EC-yd9yv]

Maybe you should stick with a 16/8 or there about?! the 23/1 etc sound extreme. Best to you on your journey 🙏✨

[@Notforyou50]

I started gaining weight in my 40’s, found myself up 30 pounds. At 50, I started the practice of not eating between 7pm and 1pm every day. At 70 years old, I am lean, at optimum BMI now, never gain weight, and feel great. I eat healthy, but have some little treats too! Great way to live!

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Anne 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….

[@karentongate8852]

What main foods you eat

[@carolynjaynes36]

Truth! It really works. Thank you. I’ve only done 16:8 for one week and I already feel lighter in the belly, mentally clearer, and more confident. I have more control over my eating and feel less hungry overall. This is really amazing!

[@adthaadoll8108]

How much have you lost ?

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Carolyn 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….

[@SchuyFit]

I like how this TED Talk addresses the aspect that intermittent fasting is not for everyone.

[@danielwujnovich9542]

I started IF in November of last year and I’ve lost over 20 pounds doing 16/8. Changing my eating habits and diet has been extremely helpful. I was never a big water drinker now i crave it. Christine thank you for the inspiration

[@drbozkavich]

I'm still having trouble with my water intake, but to CRAVE it? I hope I can reach that level, 'cus I know it's good for you, but plain water is kinda...bleh.

[@soumayyahrahmtullah9563]

I've been doing intermittent fasting for 3 months now and i love it

[@starpaladin9532]

I started out at 260 lbs last month and started intermittent fasting a month later I'm 240 lbs trying to hit 200

[@Ahanakatoda]

What’s your diet plan

[@joanbarrett58]

Keep going, you will do it! You will save your life

[@theelisan30]

Hey man whats your weight now?

[@janedavis4793]

Sean Kelsey you’re telling my story-I also started at 260 and did IF. I had so many benefits-mental,clarity, better sleep and weight loss! Down 60! My food obsession has really quieted down too. Life changing!

[@Lorraine_Pagan_Parks]

Wow!! Congratulations on your progress!! Very inspiring :) keep going man, you can do it :)

[@relaxationandmeditation6899]

Wow this is the most peaceful, meaningful and truthful comment section ever!✌💖💕

[@jasonk8541]

Put a sock in it, Hippie

[@kellygeagan2909]

I have been doing this for 11 days, fasting for 16 hours and eating within the 8. I have not exercised much and the only real difference with my eating habits is that I make sure my first meal is nutrient dense. I have lost 9 pounds. When I was younger I could drop weight just by looking at a pair of running shoes and now with age, it's been a challenge to get it off so this has been so helpful and motivating. I feel lighter, I feel healthier and overall just better about myself. Once I start a good exercise routine it's game over. I'm truly grateful for randomly seeing this Ted Talk. Thank you!

[@Mkinmvs2]

Thanks for sharing this. It’s good to know that even within 11 days this type of change is worth it…

[@tee7305]

I need help like what time do you take your meals in the 8/16 IF

[@bobglass8398]

@@tee7305 11am & 7pm is an example, but make it work for you it can be changed to suit you.

[@Mrs.S-UK]

@@tee7305 Eat within an 8 hour window EG between mid day and 8 PM

[@tee7305]

@@Mrs.S-UK thank you

[@cherie7725]

I'm a brittle type 1 diabetic and 20/4 hour fasting has helped me get the best BG control I've had in years.

[@nlslostenergyok9863]

Ofc if you have a health related problem,like diabetes type 1 , always consult the doctor about IF...

[@rubychurch3466]

I began intermittent fasting in January. I’ve dropped a kilogram each month, so six kilograms. feel the best I’ve felt in a decade. I am in my size 12 jeans without a muffin top. Not difficult, nor am I craving sugar or salt any more. I eat good healthy food between approximately midday and six pm. Need nothing else. It’s the best thing ever. I’m 56 and feel better than I have in 30 odd years.

[@Sunflower-vd1jj]

did you fast 7 days a week??

[@al19700212]

@@Sunflower-vd1jj and do you do 16:8

[@angelsabiya8089]

Watching this while intermittent fasting just to stay motivated and not give up to cravings 🙌

[@ikousipi]

🤝

[@parks4421]

same

[@kennethvolwana7799]

Hold on right there.

[@z2010able]

Same!

[@Lex_Fur]

works for me too haha

[@benjaminwilliams951]

When I quit alcohol nearly 3 years ago in 2019 at the age of 34 my liver was on the verge of turning cirrohtic. I started intermittent fasting. While I haven't always maintained it, I try to practice it often. My health has come roaring back. My liver now has healthy function.