It's almost magical! Easily lose 40lbs with Intermittent Fasting! (Here's my proof!)

The timeline and overview of how I lost 40lbs with Intermittent Fasting. By simply not eating most of the day, I was able to lose 30 lbs, then I made a short term sacrifice of KETO for 4 weeks to lose the last 10 lbs. Not only did I easily lose within 5 months, but the weight has stayed off! I've maintained or lost more for over a year, which is really incredible and something I've never done before!
Affiliate link to the book that got me started: Fast Feast Repeat Gin Stephens amzn.to/2Oqc3WY
Don't forget to look through previous videos to get details on my weight loss journey! I want you to see that it's possible to enjoy foods while also pursuing health!
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[@mbandrade5262]

“In addition to losing the physical weight, I lost the mental weight as well …” - nicely stated.

[@Theone-qo2qp]

So happy for you👍👍👍

[@careyaroonsuck1551]

Yes--it's only been 3.5 months since I started IF, but the mental gymnastics I no longer have to do to monitor my eating is a mental health benefit I wish more people talked about. I don't fast because I hate food---I actually do IF because I looooove food and now I can ENJOY it!

[@kevinnielsen1356]

OMAD is an ancient yoga practice. The energy freed up by not continuously digesting food is closely related to kundalini energy. Also try and notice how busy ones mind gets when chewing food, a reason Buddha recommends silent meals.

[@phylvalen9991]

This is truly amazing and I must share my experience too. Since the 5th Dec '21 I've lost 32 lbs with Intermittent Fasting. I left a 2yr abusive relationship and as a 65 yo pensioner I found myself in a place of voluntary poverty lol but not complaining at all. I probably starved myself too but it's helped me achieve the weight loss I'd struggled with for +- 30 years. All I could afford was two loaves of wholegrain bread, 6 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, a lettuce, a small piece of cheese per month. I discovered Intermittent Fasting on the day I moved into my little cottage and it saved me. And one green bean plant growing at my gate. I fasted in order to make my food last and fasted for 24 hrs every day and had a delicious fresh sandwich every evening (the same grocery list every month till the end of March.) I had my tea and coffee as per usual and 5 or 6 green beans as a treat during the day.The inches and pounds just fell away. Sometimes I fasted for 24/36 hrs and cannot see myself going back to my old way of eating. Financially things have improved but I still only cook twice a week and spread the meal over two evenings. Still OMAD but I'll occasionally have a sandwich if I need a treat. Off all my blood pressure meds including antidepressants as I'm away from the stress and anxiety. The health benefits are amazing too. Thanks for sharing your great story with us and good luck for the future!

[@debbieevans7169]

Wow your story is very humbling .glad you are at peace and not in an abusive relationship anymore .sharing our stories really helps others gain better perspective of our lives .all the best to you

[@phylvalen9991]

@@debbieevans7169 Hi Debbie thanks for your sweet message I appreciate it. It's tough but far better to have lack with complete peace, than everything you need with constant strife and abuse. Take care of yourself xx

[@allison4227]

Wow Felicity..I am so moved by your story. You are one successful person. Be proud 👏👌

[@phylvalen9991]

@@allison4227 thank you so much sweetheart for your sweet comment. I am making peace with the whole thing finally; God promises us that He won't give us burdens we're unable to carry. This isn't my first round with narcs so He must have known I'd get through it and recover. Then, He allows things across our path...this builds inner strength, resilience and character and so much more...and because He has already seen ahead and prepared something far better. I'm in a state of renewal now where I'm able to process things and truly see that these folks are not well, especially re NPD. My sibling had problems from a birth complication, was spoiled & cosseted by our mom...and was abused emotionally/psychologically by our dad who was a Covert Narcissist. When this happens the child forms a pattern of defense behaviors and it's all to protect the fragile ego, deep feelings of inferiority and low self esteem. Understanding helps and compassion but the damage they do cannot be ignored. So I'm trying to get him off my mind; some days are better than others but I'm beginning to feel whole again, and happy, at peace and anxiety free. God helped me through so much and this time most amazingly. All I could do some days was to cry out for His will! My plans weren't working too well and I knew His will would be perfect. I'm so happy right now praise God for His plan. We often cause years of detours in our luves through wrong decisions & choices but that's also part of life. Imagine always being happy with no sadness or pain...would we appreciate it? No because it would have no meaning. So we need tough times & pain in order to appreciate the times of joy and happiness I guess. Try to get through this thing but it's not a life really living in fight or flight constantly. No matter how hard it may be, get away if you can. Do it in secret. And experience a rebirth that cannot be described. Truly.

[@allison4227]

@@phylvalen9991 Jeremiah 29:11. Stay blessed. 🤗

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

Nailed so much for me. It isn't just the weight loss, but the freedom from obsession, self negotiations, guilt, longing. That's a huge benefit. Thank you.

[@FastingFoodie]

Yessss! So much so, that is the largest weight lifted from me too 🥳

[@brendathosath3983]

Same here!

[@kevinnielsen1356]

OMAD is an ancient yoga practice. The energy freed up by not continuously digesting food is closely related to kundalini energy. Also try and notice how busy ones mind gets when chewing food, a reason Buddha recommends silent meals.

[@KM-zn3lx]

Yes I just lost 3 lbs. On 28 day challenge. Trying to lose the low carb mind set which is hard,! Read and repeat reading the book by Gin! She's got so many references in the index it will make your head spin!

[@KM-zn3lx]

@@kevinnielsen1356 Kevin...OMAD isn't that at all. I'm a Christian and WILL never do anything Yoga related. People have fasted since Adam and Eve. Please read the Bible and don't have anything to do with Demonic Kundalini spirits! If you find this offensive so be it, you brought up religion first! Shalom!

[@Zapzap.586]

Awesome Jackie. You look great. I lost 35 pounds in about 3 months on O.M.A.D. From 218 to 183.

[@nn-ij5ek]

Hi, do you also do keto? Advice is needed here. 40 Yo working mum, want to take of 14 lbs off of me. Regards from Indonesia

[@aaliyah3037]

Did you lose your period?

[@thatchicktoy]

@C Pre, Did you exercise?

[@rosie1141]

@@nn-ij5ek she did say she added keto after her weight loss plateaued, and she still had a few left to lose. That helped her get to her goal.

[@nn-ij5ek]

@@rosie1141 thank you very much for your help. So sorry for not catching that info. Wish you all the best.

[@Thecomethruqueen]

I love fasting, it makes me feel and look sooo much better. Just started again. I’m doing ADF. You look amazing ! Wish me luck 🍀

[@mz.abbott8365]

I began my journey 3 weeks ago. So glad I found YOU. Sis…when you said, “underwear did not fit”… my eyes flew open wide - FELT that in my SOUL and my draws. It was one of my fed up/zero tolerance stop this cycle Ah-ha moments. I am a fan of 18:6 and OMAD…they equal long term lifestyle success in my opinion.

[@asianleo24]

I felt that too!!!! Wow

[@allbeautifulthings9321]

Me too! It was the underwear and wedding ring not fitting that did it for me. Started ADF two weeks ago. Down 5,5lbs already. 10lbs to go. Feeling great.

[@Simon-pl2zi]

I was someone who had to eat several meals a day or I'd get hungry fast. For health reasons, I started with 16 hours fasting a day, and after a few months switched it up to 20 hour fasting a day which Ive been doing for years now, and there are a few things to understand. First of all this style of fasting will take some months to adjust so you gotta be determined at first. You will still need to exercise (at least walking), and you need to eat right (you can't still binge on junk without consequences). Intermittent Fasting will make a huge difference to your life and bring you so many benefits, but its not a silver bullet. I've found over the years, since fasting, my tastes have changed. I break my fast at 5pm with a huge salad and then eat my main meal. My last mouthful nowadays is usually around 8.30pm sometimes 9.00pm. I dont crave processed food at all now and I've stopped eating meat. I still drink alcohol but only small amounts. I look a lot younger than my age, my skin is amazing (people tell me), I have tons of energy to spare and my ability to focus is way above average now.

[@thinkingoutloud8460]

This is very interesting....

[@malwinafidyk101]

How do you replace meat?

[@David-cm4ok]

@nick coyote Dude, nonsense. You don’t know when they sleep. The body processes food the same, no matter what time.

[@gayatrichopali2417]

How Pls help

[@ileanae.iglesias7109]

Thank you for explaining the time schedual. I kept looking for that. I know it doesn't have to be the same for e everyone. Just wanted an example.

[@lynnlong7344]

I have lost 35 pounds over the last year with random intermittent fasting and now at 175 I have stalled..your videos are wonderful…I will be following your advice and going keto to get over the hump. Note..I am a very active 66 year old…

[@jonothandoeser]

Sometimes you have to take a break and let your body reset.

[@BenicioUkulele5811]

Just started IF and I need all the inspiration I can get! I want to lose 80 lbs and have been overweight my entire life. The lowest I’ve ever been is about 180 which was before I had kids. I’m 45 and am tired of carrying all this extra weight! I want to feel like I’m 30 again and have the energy I had back then. Thank you for this channel!

[@BigDawgTv17]

Or try OneMealADay. Diet magic I tell u .. u should always detox before you start,, always grab u Apple Cider Vinegar

[@vivekpratapsingh5259]

Why is that imprtnt apple cider vinegar

[@BigDawgTv17]

@@vivekpratapsingh5259 burns fat , and suppress your hungry

[@BigDawgTv17]

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[@YarelySilvas]

10,000 steps every day on a fasted tummy. Eat less, low carb, and smile. In 5 months you can lose 30-35 lbs. Like it happened to me. I am 104lbs, never in a million years i imagined i would look like in middle school, and i have three little kids. IF works wonders.

[@ASMRPlaylistQueen]

Thank you for recommending the Fast Feast Repeat book by Gin Stephens. I listen to the audiobook version on repeat in the car especially the "What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Intermittent Fasting" chapter. Thanks to finding you, my hubby and I took the plunge 21 days ago. The first week was REALLY hard with 18/6. But today, day 21, I was going on 20 hours and actually felt like I could keep going! No RAVENOUS counting down the minutes til window open time . . . just like you and Gin Stephens said would happen. It's a miracle. And that MENTAL WEIGHT thing?! OH! So TRUE!!!! It is FUN to eat again. But because nothing is "bad" or "off limits" now, after the first two weeks of gorging abandon while trying to adjust (as Gin warned may happen), suddenly we are just NOT WANTING the junk we used to want all the time. I mean, I just went two days without a latte and if you knew me, you would know that is like epic miracle material for me, lol. And we are wanting less and less food when window time comes. Especially LESS SUGAR! OMG, like what voodoo is this? Now, I am even looking at recipes and actually cooking again because I am craving so much better quality AND all the recipes are open to us. It is mental and spiritual food freedom. My cooking creativity and fun is unleashed. Hubby and I are also down 4 lbs each, but like Gin says we are being patient and know this way may ironically take more time on the front end til real weight loss starts. We are committed and we know weight loss will commence in earnest soon, and then if like you we hit that plateau, we have all the tools Gin suggests (like doing Keto with OMAD, down days, etc) that I feel confident will tip the scales again. It's such a relief. We have also realized that before we struggled with weight, we were naturally eating this way as kids, teens and in our 20s. Then we started the sweet drinks habit, then the round-the-clock sweet drinks habit, and everything spiraled from there. It all makes so much sense now what happened to us and our bodies. Meanwhile, we are just feeling so damn GOOD every day now! Energy is up. Mood is steady. My libido has roared back, too. Wow! After the first week or so, Hubby and I agreed this is something we can do forever and ever amen. Just please get the book Fast Feast Repeat y'all and it explains EVERYTHING. We are 100% clean fasting during our fast window with nothing but pure water (not even black coffee or unsweet tea). Started with a 6-hour window from 1pm to 7pm, but like I said we are just naturally already starting to move toward a 4-hour window--without struggle. This is the magic pill we were all looking for. THANK GOD FOR IF and your channel showing us the way!!!!!!!XOXOXOXO

[@mareezy]

Make a KZbin channel! I'll subscribe

[@jmr8265]

How is it going?

[@ruthohams]

I'm happy watching this. Am on a Weightloss Journey to 60kg. I have over 30kg more to go! Lost 10kg already! Still have a long way to go but enjoying the entire process

[@melissadorante1097]

If you don't mind me asking hows it going with your journey?

[@francinedaigneault156]

I am down 32 kilos or 70 pounds in 8 months with the 8/16 for the last month stick in a plateau , would like another 8 kilos to be where I would like to be.

[@gstlynx]

Refreshingly simple and honest. I have been doing IF and Keto for about 4 yrs now and have seen so many videos. Yours is a great summary of what I have learned.

[@hockeymomavalon2499]

Love this! I'm just getting back into fasting after a mini bulk, I have about 10lbs of fat to shed. Getting started is the hardest part, but I'm officially back in the game!

[@NaeK188]

I watched this video before starting my journey 3 months ago, I'm now watching again having lost 35lbs!! Thank you!

[@jennifercastillo1122]

Congratulations on your success. I need to start fasting again. During the holidays I stopped and have been feeling terrible. I don’t have energy and feel bloated. I feel my best when fasting.

[@christinayildirim5227]

I just found your channel from your 10K challenge. I have a ton of baby weight still and I’m feeling terrible. I just binged your playlist to get started and feel like this is so doable. Thanks for all the information and the inspiration to just try and change my life. I need the physical weight and mental weight gone.

[@mirandaquinnn]

I have been for almost a month eating on a shorter time window, and I can feel that this is something I might be able to maintain for life. IF/TRE has made a huge difference on how see food. I am 10 lbs down in this one month. BTW, I bought the book you recommended right away (and I used your link 😜). Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@jsud5559]

You looked beautiful in all these pictures but you look so happy and healthy in this video. Congratulations on your success and Good Luck to all who go on this journey too❣️

[@beeARTcanada]

Not dieting anymore after 55 years of yo-yoing up and down, and losing the food obsession were the two best gains for me of Intermittent Fasting. It’s a sane and healthy life style, not only physically, but mentally.

[@KarinCarr]

I just want to THANK YOU so much, Jackie. I had been reading about IF but hadn't pulled the trigger. Watched a few of your videos, got Gin's book, read it in a few hours, and went all in about two months ago. Today I'm in hour 39 of a 40 hour fast. I never would have thought in a million years it would be possible to do that without gnawing my own arm off in hunger! The freedom I feel from not planning what I'm going to eat all day, not shopping all the time, not cooking and meal planning figuring out how to use up leftovers and throwing away produce that went bad before I could use it... that's actually my favorite part! The weight loss is almost a bonus. We flew to Hawaii a few weeks ago. Had a 6 am flight, 2 hours for the first leg and almost 10 hours for the second leg. I fasted the entire time, just drinking water and black coffee. It was amazing to NOT make sure my carry on was loaded with snacks, and to just say "no thanks" to the crappy meals they offered on the plane. The fact that I've gone down two sizes isn't too shabby either! So happy I found your channel! ❤️

[@FastingFoodie]

Congratulations!!! I am so pleased you shared this with me. The freedom is found in so many places. So excited for the success you found 🤩🥳

[@KarinCarr]

@@FastingFoodie Just finished 40 1/2 hours. Still shaking my head in amazement. Who would have thought it?

[@1GoldenBreeze]

Wow, you look good at 141lbs! I'm 5'91/2" and if I drop into the 140's I look drawn and sick. I have to maintain around 160lbs in order to still look healthy. It's always amazing to me how different bodies hold weight so differently. I have a larger frame but I didn't realize how much difference it really made. IF has been a lifesaver for me also and I have kept it as a lifestyle as well.

[@forever2778]

That’s interesting cause I am starting to look big at 155 lbs (5’6)

[@1GoldenBreeze]

@@forever2778 I guess the extra 3 1/2 inches and a large frame make a difference.

[@nasha4everr310]

I’m 5”7 1/2 … and at around 155 I don’t look as “healthy” as I’d like… I think it’s absolutely relative to our body shape..

[@lodiedodie2336]

Im 5'8 and anything under 170 I look sick

[@1GoldenBreeze]

@@Calicok9 Wow that's really interesting, because 160 is in the healthy weight range for someone 5'8. It's at the higher end of the range, but still within it.

[@jackie23g]

Yessss! The mental weight is so true! Fasting has helped me develop a healthy relationship with food!

[@Jamiwrites]

I’m jumping around, watching your videos, and I am waiting for my book to arrive! I love the “mental freedom” aspect of this plan, as that is where I have failed time and time again. Thank you for sharing your journey so transparently!

[@lissetsanchez5316]

First, THANK YOU! People find it difficult to hear the words "I feel better in a fasted state". If you are not eating constantly or at least 5 times a day then you are "starving" yourself. I have felt so much better doing IF and noticed that I don't feel foggy throughout the day. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Someday I hope to get to my goal weight and share my story. Which is similar to yours!

[@nazilahussein9605]

I am 181 and I am fasting for 7 weeks no lose of weight is happening so hearing you makes me feel so much!

[@maureen5054]

@Nazila Hussein Don't forget, even when you are not losing weight on the scale, you are losing inches 😃 Water gets stored in the fat cells and your body decides when it wants to release that water weight. One woman did not lose any weight for 3 weeks and then lost 6 pounds at the end of her third week. Don't get discouraged. Trust the process and enjoy all the other MANY benefits you get from fasting. Weight loss is just a bonus compared to all that! Best of luck to you...

[@nazilahussein9605]

@Maureen thank you. I actually quit it as I was having relationship issues and body shamming was one reason. I'm gonna just do what I need for now till I feel motivated to lose weight. I think self love is important to me and I would like to focus on that and heal from my break up. Thank you so much for replying and showing me love ❤️ Blessings to you

[@juliesmith4602]

I just came across your videos a couple weeks ago....I have binged watched all of them! I just received my copy of feast fast repeat and I am loving it. I too love to cook and I am cooking for my family. I love the fact that i can eat the foods that I love, just in a eating window! So freeing! I have been doing intermitting fasting for the past 2 years, but have not been doing it they way Gin explains. What a difference it has made!!! Clean really means clean! I always thought flavored seltzers were ok! I feel such a difference in this truly clean fast and knowing I am getting ALLL of the benefits from it. Although I have been doing fasting, I have not been focusing on an eating window...this is huge! I love it!! Thank you again for all of your videos, and all of the insight to this LIFESTYLE!

[@anthonyterry8162]

I started fasting a few months ago and lost 35 pounds so far. I go 48 hours at least once a week. Never felt better in my life

[@yirgalembirhane]

Within how many time do you lose that weight sir

[@anthonyterry8162]

@Yirgalem Birhane I lost almost 70 pounds in about 5 months but was fasting 3-4 days in a row over summer. Right now I'm fasting every other day. Soon I plan to fast once a week since I lost all the weight i wanted and now want to gain muscle

[@joeh1687]

Wow, great job with the weight loss. I have to say I really admire your determination, only losing 2 pounds in 11 months and you still stayed with the program. I would have been frustrated after the first two weeks and quit.... but I am always looking for a good excuse to break my diet. LOL

[@sweetlikehunny96]

I’m going to start OMAD again. I was doing it for about 6 weeks and only lost 4 lbs so I got frustrated and stopped. But now I feel like if i lost 50lbs a year that’ll be awesome. I’ll be at goal by age 35. So hey WTH. This is one lifestyle that did not stress me out. Im 31 now btw.

[@chingona322]

Hi Jackie, you’re story is very good. You have inspired me to do fasting. After I saw you I order the fast feast repeat book and have not looked back. I feel great and have lost 15 pounds in three months. I got 5 more to go. I have been struggling with this weight for 5 years and I mean struggling 🤣. But no more. Thanks to you. Oh and yes I eat whatever I cook for my family as well , no special menu for me and I also have dessert every day. ♥️

[@caroann]

You’ve encouraged me for sure!

[@DumitruGrubii]

Thanks for sharing your journey! As someone that has felt ashamed of his body for the most of his life, I've found your videos very motivational. Thanks!

[@gabriellelopez1947]

Yeah, I think that's what's been helping me drop pounds too. I've stopped eating before 7pm and started eating around 10am. But see now, I'm going to fast the other way because that actually seems to work even better. I've dropped 20 pounds within 14 days.

[@jglee6721]

Yes, finish dinner earlier is better. Congrats.

[@claudia-B.]

I just stared 7 days ago and I lost 10 lbs and I don't feel hungry at all its working. Thanks for sharing your story 🙏

[@FastingFoodie]

Congrats!! 🎉 it’s just begun, 🥳

[@Asrkhushi12]

Hey how is it going? Any update?

[@amorfatiloveyourfate]

Congrats on what you've done. It's been fun to follow your journey

[@persimmonpuddin]

I've really enjoyed your channel. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@cassandrav4358]

You must be a Michigander, too! I like your Mitten art piece on your wall. I just started IF and low carb diet this week and already noticed a big difference.

[@kayzztakao5619]

Wow you might be the thing that gave me the click to get started !

[@MsDocmartin]

Hi! I just posted this on my facebook. My husband and I lost 50 and 40 lbs, and I've been wondering how to share it. My big benefit, no more bloating. My husband no longer has sleep apnea or foot problems. It's amazing, comfortable and worth it.

[@lateefa260]

I had the same thing...issues with my feet. Thought it was plantar fasciitis but after about a week of IF, it all went away. It was inflammation.

[@Keep-on-ok]

I weighed 189.5 this morning. I just found your channel. New subscriber here.

[@brii_loll]

how is it going??

[@sueperez21]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us and being so honest and genuine. You look amazing.

[@amberhebert2062]

Started watching your videos tonight trying to get motivated! I have lost weight before and have of course gained it back. I didn’t loose it fasting but I like the idea of the freedom. Decision Fatigue is real and I think this is what I dread the most. I was IFing in January but then fell off the wagon.

[@klottese]

It's cool to finally find someone who has the same age and height as me. And a Midwestern. 150lbs would be a dream. It was my high school weight when I was starving myself. I once got down to 140 and my vitam D was so low and I broke my arm when most would not have. What in the world is this predetermined number of 140? Why are we always chasing the number? How about focusing on what we want to stop experiencing ? Like stopping bad sleep, stopping the headaches, stopping the energy crash. Stopping the counting. It sounds like you've got a lot of sugar still crashing your system. Start with just cutting processed unnatural foods? Cut the added sugars. Get off the fructose crap. Do 16 hour fasting between dinner and the next day's lunch (skip breakfast). Go for walks. Get a space saving spin bike.. Keep it doable so that it's not a checklist of burdens. Any foods that are in packaging, white, stripped down into unnatural states you should be able to spot. Weird combinations of fat and salt/sugar. Like hotdogs versus a grass fed steak. Take the steak. Cake vs fresh fruit. Take the fruit. Bread vs. a hard boiled egg. Take the egg. Black coffee vs latte(with a syrup) take the black coffee. Or even juice vs. whole fruit. Take the whole fruit!

[@blkbrn1952]

How did you stick with this for 11 months with little or no weight loss? That is real motivation.

[@KBQuick81]

There are non scale victories that make the journey doable and sustainable. I am speaking from my personal experience as well!

[@beeARTcanada]

The scale did not move for me either for months, but the measurements kept shrinking. Very weird. Later found out that your body develops muscles as the body emits growth hormones while fasting. Muscles weigh more then fat, and burns fat as well….so you will be shrinking. Look for other markers other then the scale which is demoralizing. There are soooo many more benefits to IF. You are more then a number. Good luck. It’s a healthier way of life then dieting.

[@elizabethwalker7864]

But now we know that eating keto meals with low carbs will help the downward loss.😊

[@singerjo5791]

Habit…we so often eat from habit or the time on the clock instead of true hunger.

[@stephaniesanchez2057]

Wow you are so pretty before and after! God bless you ,, the hardest part is starting

[@rollingstone3017]

Dang, girl. You did it!! Way to go. I admire the fact that you didn't DIET on your up days. Impressive.

[@jessicabechard724]

I've lost a little over 40 pounds in 6 months intermittent fasting. I absolutely love it and want to scream on the rooftop for others to try it. I had a plateau between months 3 and 4 with 25 pounds lost and then I finally gave myself a cheat day on Christmas day that thankfully totally resumed the loss to get me to where I am now. It's hard sometimes because I realize this is a complete lifestyle change. I can't just go back to what everyone else perceives as "normal". However, I finally broke down and went shopping.... I went from an XL to a M in shirt/dress size and a 16 to a 10 in pants. It's totally worth the lifestyle change and being that one person at the table not eating lunch. 😂❤🎉

[@jc4evur661]

Several advantages of doing OMAD is... 1. Money you'll save by not spending as much while at the supermarket 2. It's much easier to control what you eat when you only eat one meal 3. You'll eat MUCH fewer carbs during the day, and thus, have a greater chance of sustaining KETO)

[@jc4evur661]

I will say though that it was weird adjusting the eating habits I've had for decades...ie always eating breakfast and lunch, now, not doing so.

[@brg2743]

Glad you found what works for you. 😊 I am just working on cutting down the volume, eating healthy as possible, and exercising more. Trying to just make something better each day. Progress not perfection.

[@sevenblessed2543]

I'm 5'7 and I I feel like 140 is too skinny for me, so now I'm 170 and feel great!!!

[@h2t26]

The key is to do what works for you constantly. I do 16/8, cuase I need two meals with protein since I'm tryingvto build muscle mass on top of losing body fat. So that works for me for now.

[@BBFLYRISEN]

I’m starting now. Will eat between 10am and 6pm. I would love to lose 40lbs. ❤

[@lorraineophoff4984]

I really appreciate this post! I’ve just started intermittent fasting. Great to listen to you.

[@tinadavies4195]

Can I ask did it work?, this is my first day 🤞

[@alexafernandez5743]

im in keto , omad and 4 days i didn’t lose any weight really made me sad … but i will keep do it … im 5,4 now 175 from 186 in december… my goal weight 165 think is the best for me anything less them that i no look good

[@user-yp1fb4pn1e]

Happy for you. I love intermittent fasting, i feel so much better. You look great. thank you for this video, you are an inspiration.

[@ccmum22boyz]

Thank you for also including your height with your weight. It is sometimes meaningless to understand weight without the height someone is.

[@rosagarcia7423]

I am 5’4 and weight 155 and I am not comfortable with that ! Congratulations!

[@vickyflores3557]

I lost my belly I'm doing one meal a day and eat what I want. I'm going to make this a life style I feel great and am focused I don't feel tired my asthma is under control my knees don't hurt I feel young etc 😃

[@Komponents]

Funny, uncomfortable underwear is what got me started!

[@bueno07]

I honestly have never been real concerned with my weight or the way I looked untill one day I literally went from 195 to 210 what seemed like in a day. It was about a month but I had NEVER gained weight that quickly. I was mortified and I was told myself I would never be 200 pounds. I have been doing some changes but I started IF 7 days ago. I haven't stepped on the scale yet I'm going to do that a month from now but right now I don't even care, all I know is that I already feel amazing! I feel "lighter" I actually feel like I have way more energy. I'm going to start doing some daily walking to really get things going.

[@j.d.leslie8458]

Long hikes will definitely trigger weight loss with the fasting. It's how we were designed to live.

[@lenaleo626]

Your video's really helped. I'm a new subscriber. But I have been using intermittent fasting to get rid of my weight. I lost 40 lbs but I need to lose more. Nice to see a woman/mom giving tips. Thank you 😊🌈😁

[@traceygervais5452]

Love your videos, you are so inspiring!!!! ♥️please keep it up. What about vacations during your weight loss? How did you handle it??

[@jemkeystv5717]

I agree, intermittent fasting is the best way to lose weight, I’m 59, and getting in shape had become increasingly difficult the older I got, until intermittent fasting that is, I lost 20 pounds in 3 months from 192 down to 172, that along with moderate exercise and I feel so much better as well as look better and no more gut

[@jemkeystv5717]

Oh, and I eat what ever I want too, ice cream, pastries, junk food

[@brewcityyellowgirl]

Thank you for being so transparent and very informative!

[@SimplyEnjoyingLife]

You’ve been on quite the journey Jackie. I’m so happy for you.

[@deme2372]

mental weight be gone! I love this, thanks for sharing

[@sandrasatterfield4432]

You look great!! Love your outlook on eating healthy to lose weight! A lifestyle change.

[@suzetteshares]

Congratulations, I would dearly love to be reporting success with my weight. Im 5'9" and sadly it's been a minute since I was 180 much less 150. Thanks for the inspiration

[@vincent82486]

Just found your channel, firstly congratulations on your transformation. Secondly great content, thank you 🙏 Much love👍

[@FastingFoodie]

Thank you!!

[@pamelabh3621]

I've tried OMAD and intermittent fasting and I'm still the same, maybe 2 pounds down, then 3 up. I guess everyone is different. Good for you, however; I'm very happy for your achievement!

[@teresamcqueen2684]

What is OMAD?

[@mariajuanesta3319]

@@teresamcqueen2684 One Meal A Day =OMAD 😁

[@elizabethcasey3219]

Totally off topic, but I like your Michigan hanging on the wall behind you. I lived in Grand Rapids, and then moved to Tampa, Florida in 2001. Michigan will always be home though. I enjoyed the video too and I love IF.

[@allieb9258]

Love all the knowledge that you share!!!

[@MsGechi77]

Cool! You make it look so easy.

[@user-if3pt7dr5z]

I have decided to watch one video of you daily...motivation !!!

[@rc4429]

Wow good for you! Been off and on for a few years now. Need to figure out how to maintain this on weekends!

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

good to hear that IF alone can spur weight loss! thank you

[@crystaldon4995]

One meal a day, WOW I don't think I could do that. 😑😑😑

[@Dearly_beloved79]

That's what I thought a few months back. So I started with eating 2 meals today. Today I do omad 5 days a week and 2mad twice a week. Slow and steady always wins!

[@narrowboatmum165]

Love your channel. You have really inspired me.

[@kourt5484]

I did IF too. Lost almost 40 lbs. I’m working my way back up to it to lose the last 30 lbs to finally get to my goal weight. I have been transitioning. First I quit drinking(it’s been about 3 weeks now) sugar cravings finally stopped YESTERDAY! Stopped soda 3 days ago(that was actually easy)Now I have started to drink 4 bottles of water a day. 3 bottles more than I’m used to! Tomorrow I start IF again. I’m hype about it. 😁 The trick is to TRICK your body. Keep your protein high drink a disgusting amount of water and keep fiber high as well. I’m going to IF for 8 weeks and then stop for 8 weeks. I will alternate until I get to my goal and then maintain.

[@ruelpile]

Good for you! Great job. This is very inspiring.

[@carliem9494]

I too feel better in a fasted state. Keto’s not that easy for a vegetarian, so I’m still researching how to do it sensibly .... next on my list to try

[@Simon-pl2zi]

I'm a vegetarian and find getting into keto super easy. Stick with it, find other vegetarians online who are already doing keto and can share tips with you, and soon it will become natural.

[@carliem9494]

@@Simon-pl2zi thanks - would you like to share a tip or three?

[@livinourblessedlife]

I haven't seen all the videos yet, so I apologize. But, do you exercise while fasting, if so how does that work?

[@charleneluedtke5751]

Congratulations on your success! Do you happen to know when electrolytes should be added to plain water or black coffee? is it during the eating window or can it be added during the fasting hours? Thanks!

[@creationoflove84]

Potassium and magnesium

[@creationoflove84]

Although more often than not I just put some pink salt in my hand and eat a small amount. I feel an instant boost.

[@leonaheraty3760]

Great job! Congrats on your weight loss. Thanks for sharing. ☺

[@artderesh221]

I lost 45lbs but that's nothing compared to the heath benefits, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and killing cancel and diabetes, just to name a few, not to mention increasing my life expectancy by a few years. felling's of hopelessness, anxiety and mental confusion gone

[@louferguson7048]

No calories counting? No hair loss? Worries about not getting enough protein. I’ll be watching your other videos

[@tammi67able]

Appreciate this IF for women bodies, thank you . God bless

[@timetomakethecalligraphy6923]

This is encouraging. Thank you!

[@MimisHugsAndStitches]

Love this! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@sarah-janebasso6550]

Hi there - I love the video! Can I ask how old you are? Is peri menopause you have had experience with at all?

[@amyway301]

Question: I’m new to your channel so sorry for not already knowing this if you covered this in other videos. I have a family, kids husband etc. I feel like my life revolves around feeding my kids. I’m constantly planning and preparing their meals. I want to do omad but I haven’t had success because my life revolves around food. How do you deal with temptation of food throughout the day??? I want to do omad so bad but I feel like I can’t escape food.

[@jameslampitt5156]

Brilliant vid 👏 well done!

[@yensounta6501]

This is really helpful thank you for sharing! Have you done ADF? I'm considering this to get out of a plateau but also want to do something that I can either stick to long term or won't put me back to this weight if I go back to 16:8 or OMAD. Any thoughts? Thank you!

[@BB-wl8qr]

Feels like you deserve more subs, seriously. I like that you don't just edit the heck out of your videos. Seems very natural. I feel better fasting than I did eating standard meals. I'm still going through your videos. Do you do more than 1 day fasting? Any brain fog if so?

[@jimdrummer816]

Dr. Jason Fung is amazing and so is Dr. Sten Ekberg on KZbin.

[@preckles]

I just ordered the main book that you recommended. I look forward to starting! I'm wondering if you have to be sure you get enough calories within your feeding window? Thank you, Melissa

[@internetandlifehacks]

Very valuable info, thank you for sharing your personal experience👏

[@cbcsucks2205]

I did this two years ago and same thing lost about 50 lb in the first 5 months and then stopped right around my target weight and muscles started growing

[@jessiel7694]

Did you have more energy or feel better in any way when doing keto?

[@addisonm2024]

Thank you! Its nice to see 140ish is totally do able for tall girls