the BEST Intermittent Fasting Schedule (& my personal fasting schedule)

I get asked all the time, what is your intermittent fasting schedule. Today I break down how I approach intermittent fasting & what I think each faster should embrace!
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[@melissabunch3491]

I also do OMAD I eat anytime after 5pm Typically 2 hours EW or less I pick super healthy options - and lost 135 lbs in just over a year and maintained for the last 9 months. So been doing IF for almost 2 years.

[@meganbradford5188]

That’s amazing. I have a goal of losing 115 pounds total. 92 left to go. Did you count calories as well?

[@george6252]

I was diagnosed with a fatty liver maybe 2 years ago. New sonogram coming up so I Alt. Day Fasted with a 36 hr. rolling fast + Carnivore for about 2-3 weeks prior. All gone, inches off my waist, arteries neck clear, heart no blockage. I'm 71 years old. WOW ! So hard to keep Alt. Day up though.

[@ethelrobinson7920]

Alt. day - is that one day on and one day off?

[@katemiller7874]

Cholesterol please.

[@gelbsucht947]

@@ethelrobinson7920 one day eating followed by a 36 hour fast.

[@asperneto]

@George 👏 great to hear you solving your health problems at that age. Keep it up! Still working on my cholesterol and fatty liver. Tho just borderline, still disappointed despite IF the last 5mons before my Lab test.

[@terriechastain8671]

Hi! Great video! I have been intermittent fasting for about a year. I started with 16:8 and worked up to 20:4. I was diabetic and through diet change I am no longer :). The 20:4 gives me flexibility to eat some higher carb items since my blood sugar is only spiking once a day. I love that. I went back on to 16:8 and an 8 hour eating window seemed sooo long and I went crazy eating. I am back on 20:4, it works for me. I love only having to worry about food once a day. Lol.

[@cheryllivingston6326]

I equally Appreciate

[@KBQuick81]

I agree! 20-4 is my sweet spot.

[@hughgiven958]

Amazing that you’re no longer diabetic- well done!!

[@dilipacharya6262]

I am diabetic, i take lots of medicine, i really want to start IF

[@terriechastain8671]

@@dilipacharya6262 You can do it! Just start slow and increase your fasting window over time. It is easier than it sounds!

[@davenawahine4428]

18/6 was easiest to stick with. Sometimes, I push 18 to 20. I'll eat at 1 or 2, then again at 5 or 6, I eat less on the second meal and I'm not hungry the rest of the evening or next morning. I lost 26lbs in 48 days.

[@shellywebb]

Holy cow! This is awesome news! So proud for you!!!!!!

[@hanab837]

This is the eating window I use, too! I love having two meals, and I feel much better going to bed with an empty stomach.

[@eibeelee2890]

This is very similar to what I’m doing. I’m only on day 3 but so far I really like it. When did you start losing weight?

[@birdsofafeather1637]

That's awesome!!

[@AshleySalvatori]

I agree! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@a1n1g1u1s]

I love your no nonsense take on fasting! I can’t do dieting rules anymore, it zaps the joy out of eating!

[@Lightonahill25]

Hi Jackie, some experts say just wait till you're hungry to eat...that works for me and makes sense. I'm going great on 20:4 with one or two nights of a small evening snack. I did OMAD twice and it was a bit much for me. I'm only 5 weeks in but I've lost 12 lbs. I'm 72 years old and quite active, this will be my lifestyle from now on.

[@whimsicalwitch1578]

Well done! Could you share what kind of things you're eating during your eating window? I'm doing 16/8 but haven't really been losing any weight, so feeling frustrated.

[@Lightonahill25]

@@whimsicalwitch1578 Hi, if I'm not inspired by any protein dish, I just make a 3 egg cheese (cheddar or other 'keto' cheese) omelette or frittata. Yum, Or a gooey bacon cheese burger (no bread of course); or a nice piece of salmon or trout or other fish sautéed in butter. Always lots of cooked veg: broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, asparagus if you can get it (you can get a keto veg list online), drinking lots of water all day long with electrolytes which cut hunger. Also a big green salad seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice. Add Himalayan salt and pepper to everything. If still hungry, I make a mini pancake out of almond flour, egg and almond milk and Swerve sweetener, and flavor it either with melted 85% dark chocolate or red berries (keto friendly): raspberry, strawberry, gooseberry which I freeze. I feel lots better eating more on a shorter window and truly my appetite is all but gone outside of that window. All the best...

[@Lightonahill25]

It seems hard to retrain our brains that fat is good for us, but lots of fats is the secret of this diet which restores our health and mental health, for sure. That, and avoiding ALL carbs except the natural ones in veggie. And banning sugar. Giving up fruit is tough, but red berries are allowed, I can live with that, I feel sOOOo much better and no more high bp! Mental acuity back to 'young filly'.

[@Lightonahill25]

@@whimsicalwitch1578 WOW, what happened to my super lengthy response? wow, gone. Short version: 3 egg omelette w bacon, large salad (7 cups a day!), cooke green and low carb veg (broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, celery) spaced out over an hour or so. Lots of water and electrolytes, super important! If still 'starving' after a couple of hours, you can make a guilt-free keto pancake or chaffle (cheese waffle), you can add red berries and sweeten with Swerve or stevia. Dark choc. 85% is good and allowed too, just melt and pour over your keto treat, sweeten to taste. All the best from France..

[@sonali1920]

@@Lightonahill25 Thank ypu for your detailed response. It's amazing that you have controlled your BP at your age. Kudos

[@lutongmybahay1375]

I do 19:5. I eat starting at 1:00PM - 6:00PM. It’s been working out so well. Sometimes I only eat once because I get super full with one meal.

[@AshleySalvatori]

Love the 19 hour window!!!! Congrats on your success with fasting!

[@JD-72191]

I think 19:5 works for me too!

[@sudd2685]

Really happy I’ve found your channel, I wasn’t that overweight, wanted to lose 10 pounds, I did that and love the way the fasting makes me feel, really proud of you, and again thank you.

[@AshleySalvatori]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sosasisu]

Thats what i am struggling to do

[@kctechie]

I did something similar when I quit smoking 21 years ago. I had to play mind games with myself. I remembered one time when I was going to start a diet the next day I pretty much ate everything in my pantry. I had thrown new packs of cigarettes away to try and quit and would stop at the next convenience store and buy another pack. Enter my plan for a mind game. I put a full pack of cigarettes on the top of the fridge and said I'll smoke tomorrow. I just won't smoke today. Heck, I'll smoke my brains out tomorrow if I want. I just won't smoke today. No problem. That day was easy so the next day I said "ok not today. But I will tomorrow if I want" eventually the pack was so old I threw it out. Telling myself I was just refraining for one day took the panic out. Eventually I stopped seeing myself as smoker but as someone that used to smoke. I use what I learned then now with my intermittent fasting.

[@tanyajohnson6511]

Thanks for this strategy!

[@valr1260]

Delayed not denied😀Works for me too 👍🏾

[@kctechie]

@@valr1260 I've never managed to put it so succinctly. I like it!!

[@valr1260]

@@kctechie congrats on quitting smoking! I hope IF is going well for you too😀

[@heidiroy1784]

U are correct.. fasting can be different for everyone..I prefer alternate day fasting because I can't stress about food everyday

[@george6252]

I am envious. I get my very best results from Alt. Day Fasting (rolling 36) but can only do it one week at a time. IF one week, then Alt. Day the next. Wish I could do it as often.

[@ethelrobinson7920]

Can you explain alternate day fasting?

[@PepperS72]

The window I've been doing is 18/6 minimum & sometimes I do 20/4, like 2 or 3 days a week for the 20/4. I set my goal to stop eating by 6pm, but depending on what's going on that day I will set my finish time for 7pm. These two definitely work best for me. I tried the 23 /1, that did not work for me whatsoever. I think everyone needs to do what they find best for them. I love doing intermittent fasting & I definitely see differences in myself & feel a lot better too. I am not focused on weight goals right now, I do it to feel better due to multiple autoimmune disorders I suffer from.

[@AshleySalvatori]

You’re so right about everyone finding what’s best for them 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@maxinethirlwall8953]

Great video. I close my window if I eat earlier too. I've been 20/4 fasting 4 weeks and dropped the 10lbs I gained during lockdown. I'm not hungry at all and it's shown me that my eating was mostly habit rather than hungry.

[@chandracox6814]

I'm also on OMAD currently but am working towards ADF or alternate day fasting. My eating window right now is one hour max but I can usually get everything down in 30 min. But either way I allow myself 1 hour so I fast for 23 hours every day. Been going at it for a week exactly today and down 5 lbs. I have about 45 more to lose. I count calories and stay between 1100 and 1400 calories in that single meal. Here's what I usually eat: I break my fast with a smoothie that contains 1 avocado, 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 cup of frozen berries and water filled to the top of my single cup blender Then I eat dinner that consists of 2 pieces of either chicken or fish (tilapia, salmon or grilled chicken), 20 spears asparagus or 2 cups of brocolli or cauliflower with butter and pepper, and then I finish up with 2 small gala apples and that still leaves me 300 calories to eat whatever I want so that could be some ice cream, a piece of cake, some chips or whatever I'm craving. It doesn't have to be perfect but that's generally what I eat daily cause it's easy to make and virtually zero clean up since I bake the fish/chicken and the vegetables all on the same pan in the oven. I feel full for a really long time w this plan but do whatever is best for you!!

[@msletty-xs1nu]

Thank you. I like this

[@AshleySalvatori]

😱😱😱😱wow great job!

[@jacquelinemaldonado6214]

Finally someone explained this in detail! Instead of do what works for YOU! I needed an example! So thank you for that🤗

[@teachmywordministries277]

Thank you for providing the fine details. I'm encouraged. This looks do-able.

[@pa5203]

Intermittent fasting is actually free thinking because you aren’t confined to a set of rules. When you “diet” all you think about is counting points, tracking food and eating things you don’t necessarily like and it is very time consuming, constrictive and tedious. Fasting gives you the freedom to eat what you want when your window is open and your day is not consumed with a list of do’s and don’ts, good or bad, right or wrong. If I’m tempted to eat more than my body requires during my open window I just remember that in another 20 or so hours I can eat again so my mind set gives me the ability to stop at full knowing the next meal is just around the corner or should I say just around the clock!

[@lucindaalston9141]

Exactly how I feel about ADF. When I get to eat on my day that first meal is the best thing I've ever eaten 🙂

[@angeliabutt1547]

Just ordered the book! Been doing 16-8 for me because I don’t need weight loss! Doing it for my health and gut healing! Thanks for your videos ❤️

[@hotchicsf]

Your suggestions are very good. My system is very similar to yours. My OMAD fasting window is 20 hours (makes it easier to do the math for me). If I have to do a lunch with family or friends, my window slides upward for that day, meaning I don't eat dinner, so no cheating is possible for me. 😁. That's because I only eat once a day. Whether it's lunch or dinner doesn't really matter. I will still get at least 20 hour fasting in no matter what. I have to admit, some days are harder than others. Those are the days I drink a lot of coffee. 😂

[@charleneluedtke5751]

I like your comments Kelly - especially the one about coffee! I never dreamed I could do this until I was able to start drinking my coffee black. That really seems to be the key for me! Whenever I use to drink my coffee with "flavors" it would increase my appetite during the day and keep me in a constant state of high insulin!

[@hotchicsf]

@@charleneluedtke5751 I can't do black. My stomach can't handle that much acid. I put in my cup a tablespoon of half-n-half and it cuts the acid down enough for me. Milk is good for my body and the tiny amount of calories burn off within minutes, so it does not interfere with fasting.

[@charleneluedtke5751]

@@hotchicsf I am so glad you found the formula that works for you Kelly! Until 25 days ago, I could not stomach black coffee, not even the thought of it! I think since I got over the Covid19 virus in November last year that really turned me off of my flavored coffee, I have been able to drink black coffee with no problems or side effects. Black tea on the other hand upsets my stomach so I lay off of that until I am able to eat something! Good luck on your IF journey!

[@hotchicsf]

@@charleneluedtke5751 Best of luck Charlene. We can do this!!!

[@charleneluedtke5751]

@@hotchicsf Best of luck to you as well Kelly! I KNOW we can do this!!

[@1hinckley]

Thank you. This was encouraging. I'm struggling just to fast 12 hrs and feeling like a failure. I will just try to keep a flexible mindset and keep pressing on!

[@kendallpayne9760]

If you haven’t already check out Dr Fung. Lots of good tips on fasting, dealing with hunger, etc. I’ve watched a lot of videos and built up to a 48 hours fast each week after working on it about 6 months thanks to the tips he shares.

[@Liahs333]

Also, it’s important how you end your eating the time prior to starting your fast. Keep it low carb, no sugar and higher in protein and healthy fat. It helps to keep you full longer

[@AshleySalvatori]

You got this Carrie 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 don’t stress about it!

[@collef1136]

I’m new to it too carrie. This is my second time trying IF. This time it seems to be working. Dry Ann Parham has videos there was something that just clicked. She said You have to figure out your WHY? Why are you doing this fasting. Once you know that you keep telling yourself. Start with stop eating early in the evening and skip breakfast. Right there 8 to 8 is 12 hr easy and with tea snd coffee it’s easier to get thru till lunch that’s 16. Good luck. You got this 👍

[@weeni001]

Another great video emphasizing flexibility without throwing away self discipline and forgetting your purpose. How to do this lifestyle successfully without being obsessive compulsive or too rigid about it. Thanks for the insights. The other day I fasted for 10 hours I think it was but I considered it a victory to be able to avoid the incessant grazing and snacking behavior that I am prone to do for even that amount of time. Thanks for sharing. I like your approach and your mindset. It is helpful to hear what you do to make this a success while dealing with what I presume to be a busy life.

[@katjorbar]

The flexibility of your plan sounds appealing. Here's one thing to consider, however...if you stick to the same window every day, you can train your body to not be hungry during the fast. Your brain literally gets programmed to release ghrelin, the hunger hormone, when you usually eat. Love your story and videos! You look glowing and gorgeous!

[@FastingFoodie]

I do not have the same plan daily, but you’re totally right! That’s one reason I vary fry day to day… keep it guessing 😆😀

[@hanab837]

Thank you so much for all of the information that you share. I am almost four weeks into my new fasting lifestyle, and I feel SO GOOD eating this way. I am still playing around with what method is going to work best for me, and honestly, I expect it will change periodically. But I am so much less bloated, and I have already lost 10 pounds! I will never go back to my old way of eating again.

[@AshleySalvatori]

Congrats 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 hope you’re still going strong! Wow 10 lbs at the time of this update! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MsTangeray]

Side note…..love your board and batton wall and the walllpaper!!!

[@lgra0817]

Jackie I binged watch your videos this weekend. I had to subscribe. The way you explain I F makes so much sense . You have empowered me to continue my journey to a healthier me. Thanks very much

[@ThoughtsOnNews]

I totally understand this. I’ve been fasting less than a month but already decided 18-19 fast min … 20 hours optimally is more important than eating window which is 3-5 hours. The fasting through hunger seems to be miraculous. Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@seanjohnson9967]

I enjoy getting the knowledge of what you and others do with ya'll lifestyle change in eating. I started omad last year and fell off by the holidays. Got back to doing it in May, but I incorporated (ADF) alternate day fasting. I do omad on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays are optional. And on Tuesdays and Thursdays I don't eat at all. I am a type 2 diabetic that started off weighing 315 lbs. So far I am down to 285 lbs. The goal is to get to 250 lbs or more and definitely not be a diabetic anymore. I drink my metamucil and apple cider vinegar. From my last doctor's appointment, my doctor was extremely happy with test results, but doesn't really like that I am doing omad. But I feel good and plan to continue this lifestyle change. It may look like I'm doing 24/48. But it doesn't feel like it. Fix this journey to how you can make it. Don't go exactly by the book. Definitely like to thank you all for equipping me with the knowledge of doing this. And especially my brother from New Horizon Church, Troy Bingham who got me started doing omad.

[@AshleySalvatori]

Incredible job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheRealPolly]

I vary mine, too. I usually do 20:4 daily, but extend to 22, 23, 24 occasionally. I did one 48 hour fast last month. I never ever fast fewer than 18 hours.

[@maryfolks9368]

That's amazing! When you did the 48 hr fast did you notice your energy levels sky rocket? I've not caught on to fasting consistently but after watching this video, I know I can do it. Good luck 😊

[@janburton4801]

Oh I needed to hear this today! New to this way of eating. Working on getting rid of diet mindset.

[@pinkyflee6382]

"Allow yourself to be flexible" Wonderful advice! Thank you 🥰

[@jackie23g]

Really liked the honesty in this video!!! It’s so true - this is a lifestyle and not a diet. I love how with time our bodies encourage us to make better choices. At first I did too much too soon, and that led to so much frustration. Now I aim for 18 hrs and if I do more awesome. I felt like you had fun with this video!! Stay blessed 💕

[@AshleySalvatori]

18 hours is a great plan! Good luck to you!!!

[@charleneluedtke5751]

Whoohoo! I am thrilled to have found your videos Jackie because this is so true for me too. I am in my final week of the 28day clean fast and I seem to have reduced my appetite by doing this way of eating. 4 hours is about the longest I can have for my eating window as I am just not hungry - I LOVE THIS! I have not lost a single once but I know this may happen until my body becomes more adapted and just for the fact that I am in better control of my appetite, especially when it comes to SUGAR, I am happy as a clam! Thank you so much!👍😁

[@lyndaseymourlyndaseymour7513]

not one ounce?? i tried IF a few months back and didnt lose anything either...that was so discouraging...trying to work myself up to trying again...dont know why no weight loss at all😮

[@AshleySalvatori]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@theodorakatsoulogiannakis6038]

I just started IF. My window is 8a-2 pm and it’s working well for me so far. I’m hoping this will help me slim down to my goal weight this year. I tell myself I am willing to sacrifice my dinner so I can be slim and healthy and that mind set helps me stay on track so far!😊

[@ruudscholten]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with us. I am doing intermittant fasting for over 100 days now and I combine it with a low carb to keto diet and it doesn't feel like a burden. It is a lifestyle change that fits me. I began with a fasting window of 14 hours. Now I do 16 hour and sometimes longer. Ithink I can do longer now. I have lost 13 kg (I am dutch so I do not know what it is in pounds). You are a beautiful person and you help a lot of us with sharing. Keep up the good work 🙂👍

[@juliannep3839]

Thank you so much for helping me along in my journey of fasting! Gobbled up books and books on fasting and then found your channel. You motivate me to keep it up. Like a fasting friend;) The only fast that worked for me was every other day dieting • one meal of 500 on down days/ regular food the other Found “the every other day diet” book 📕 and it changed my life I am auto immune hypo thyroid , and have been VERY RESISTANT to dropping pounds, ever since. THIS IS MAGIC for me Despite Keto Despite Calorie restriction Despite exercise / starving This worked right away I’ll add a tip, too. Stay busy on your down days . Those projects you have, whatever• plan to do it. Schedule it On your down days It really helps to keep your mind busy. ♥️♥️♥️

[@AshleySalvatori]

I’m going to check out that book!

[@Ocxlocxl]

Thanks for talking about what you eat and when. I like the freedom this regimen gives. Also since I started my body tells me when I am full, for the first time ever. Before I could eat and keep eating, my body took so long to tell me to stop. I have been at least 20:4 for nearly a month. I eat an appetiser perhaps, a piece of cheese and an apple maybe at 6pm, then at 6.30 or 7pm i eat a main meal, a big bowl of greek yoghurt with honey andnat 8pm a big slice of homemade bread and a hot chocolate drink and im still losing weight. I will need to buy all new trousers soon! keep being honest and positive and good luck with the new website. mark from London

[@beecollazo333]

Fasting is seriously the way to go!!

[@garnetsome]

Soooo validating! Thank you so much. Doing the same thing. Usually I get 19 hours. And am not obsessing anymore! Thx for your channel.

[@AshleySalvatori]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@DraGnFly007]

Mine is 9-3 or 10-4 with an apple chaser in the evening. Works like a charm. It keeps the plumbing up and running by the morning. 😜

[@valeried2941]

Hi new subscriber here! Really inspired by your videos! Started dieting late march! I put on so much weight when covid started I have lost about thirty pounds..I like intermittent fasting as it fits my work schedule and I am doing 16 HR fasts. It works! Love the help and tips!

[@valeriewitt7015]

I love that you are taking care of your dieting mentality by working your window around your life.

[@karenharris3701]

Hey I am glad I found your channel I too have tried so many things to lose weight. I have been intermittent fasting for a week now my eating window is between 1pm and 6pm but I get fuller faster now than before lots of water coffee but I want to drink wine while I am fasting ughhhh lol . Thank you I am hitting subscribe now this means everything to me.

[@gracetutt768]

Hi Jackie. Your story is very inspiring. I’m new to IF and really believe it is going to be the answer to my weight problem. I need to lose 150 lbs.

[@reneeschultz7525]

I was touched by your words. I have been IFasting for several years. How is it going for you?

[@Contumacious2]

I found that one meal every 84 hours works for me . used to be 300 pounds now I’m down to 190. We shall see

[@FastingFoodie]

Wow! that is crazy to me!!

[@vidyakane4741]

Thanks for your videos, Jackie 🙏. I like how realistic you are with your schedule and the foods you eat. You are so inspiring ! I’ve started ADF with up-down days and I find it’s finally doable ! I have about 40lbs to lose (phew, so many pounds 😱) but I somehow feel I’ll do it this time. Wish me luck please 😅

[@scrubthesurface]

Love your advice. I was on a 16/8 but I found I just wasn't ready to eat straight away when breaking. My break is early on a morning and I'm never hungry on a morning so I'm now on a 18/6. I dont want to up that. But I want to have my starter, main course then fruit. I'm full enough to get me through the day. I work out at night. My goal is to lose 50lbs. I've lost 5 of those already and I've only been making these lifestyle changes for 2 weeks. I bloated the first week and gained 5lbs on the scales. But it was all water bloat from the change I was putting my body through. That's now gone and I can feel my body tightening up. I feel AMAZING. I'm 48 year old and disabled but I push through the pain to make my body stronger to handle my disabilities and this will able me to be more independent for longer. I have Spondylosis of the spine and this has been my "excuse" for too long. I either accept my disabilities and end up with someone needing to care for me....or I take control and build my strength. Fasting is the best way to feel in charge and in control. This empowerment alone gives me the will to push through my chronic pain and just take my life back. I recommend it to everyone now! Do it...there is no excuse! It's totally free!!!!!

[@lg9373]

Thank you for being real! Appreciate all the info, tips and encouragement!

[@TexasGirl1633]

I just started OMAD and have learned so much from your channel. Thank you!!

[@youcantalkyourwaytohealthi8884]

Love your honesty in this video. I am loving OMAD during the week when I’m at work but when I’m home I find 2MAD to be much easier mentally and socially. Figuring out which protocol gets the weight off for you and then when schedule works best for you is the biggest part of the journey. I think scheduled cheat meals are crucial to success. Kudos to you on your journey! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Enjoyed this!

[@FastingFoodie]

Thank you! 😁

[@manalrivera]

@@FastingFoodie hi have a question for you, what is the latest you would eat. Or does it matter or make a big difference if you stop at 7pm or 10pm as long as you are doing the 18 hour minimum? I have been doing this for a while and have lost about 20 lbs but try to stop at 7pm.

[@narrowboatmum165]

I have been fasting reasonably consistently for a year or so. I really want to do some up days and down days in a couple of months. I am moving home soon so i am more stressed than normal so I am just keeping to the schedule that I am finding successful. Your channel is so helpful.

[@slopez1901]

How much have you lost? Are you doing 16:8?

[@1GoldenBreeze]

My experience with fasting was a little different. I didn't intentionally implement it. I started keto and as time progressed I just didn't feel hungry so I figured I might as well just keep my eating to when I was hungry. Most times I didn't eat all day and went into the next day. So fasting ended up being always more than 24 hours. It averaged 32 to 42 hours and that is my current schedule. I basically eat every other day just because I'm not hungry daily, and not because I'm sticking to a preconceived number of how many hours I should fast.

[@stereotype5868]

How much have you lost ?

[@LK-bz9sk]

I have been fasting overnight for 15 hours and a rookie at this but I am taking your approach and find that I can fast longer now. My challenge is exercise that never was a problem seems to leave me really droopy. Do you exercise and if so, how has this affected your routine. Thanks so much.

[@1GoldenBreeze]

@@stereotype5868 Me? I've lost 110lbs. I'm currently in maintenance.

[@1GoldenBreeze]

@@LK-bz9sk I exercise very little only my upper body. I have mobility issues due to a surgery gone wrong. It helps a lot to get your electrolytes in especially as a beginner.

[@stereotype5868]

Wow,that amazing.

[@JOEYANDAISY]

Thank you so much for sharing everything… your before and after us what made me do better… I’m doing and just started 20:4 loving it!!!!but a headache will always allow me to break fast for my cup of tea with organic stevia and skim milk…but after that I’m good and back on track… I’m sure the headaches will cease I’m sure.I have been intermittent fasting for a year now, but I’m on a plateau… so after watching you I see that my tea and my zero calorie ice tea with cherry flavoured drops was causing this…I just thought zero calories zero problem! WRONG! So I’ll keep you posted …. I’ll not go on & on & on again!!! Thank you!

[@AshleySalvatori]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@caitlinmatthews1401]

I needed to hear this one today. I think I will be coming back to this video as I continue to IF. Thanks!!

[@valr1260]

Hope it’s going well for you 😀

[@karinakovacic7595]

So excited to find your channel. I love that you are flexible in your eating window time j strict with fasting hours. That’s very do-able for me

[@wfpbprincess]

This playlist has been so helpful. Thank you!

[@aliciak6753]

I love your videos! So down to earth an common sense...im just starting out with 16/8...keto thrown in. I'm staying very structured with my times right now. Cans of coke are calling from the frig but so far so good.

[@marlamay]

I've incorporated an up and down day. So far so good..20\4 is my sweet spot, too! Thanks for this video

[@melissaphillips8236]

I am so glad I found your channel your movation is amazing thank you & God Bless you❣️ I'm doing 20/4 but today I had break it at 18.5 tomorrow I will adjust.

[@Jamiwrites]

I appreciate your “real life” approach! Thank you!

[@michaelirwin1887]

Great argument. I do 20/4 with a flexibile start time, between 11/12 and 3/4.

[@andreasmith5490]

I started IF a couple years ago, and it took me several months to get my act together, and found what you're saying is true. Allow for tho6days that may be off, but go back the next day. But I ended up getting acute bronchitis and ended up in the hospital for 7 days. Totally messed me up. Haven't been able to get back on it. My main problem is I can't seem to get off the coffee creamer. I'll keep trying though. It was a good plan, and it does work if you don't mess with your fasting window.

[@texas2645]

I am so grateful all your great advice . Also thanks for your advice on fast feast repeat . I am grateful for the info on clean fast and the why behind it

[@cmj5281]

I really liked your video. Thank you for sharing. I pray God continues to move you to help others.🥰

[@darrenhadden1037]

18 hrs that sounds hard. I guess you get use to it. Lots of water. The results are worth it.

[@paddle_hike]

I've been doing 16-8 and 18-6 for years now... adding keto with it made it easier.

[@lavanniarajalingam50]

I agree...fasting allows me to make better choices with food. I know i want something more nutritionally dense to break my fast with. Junk food is alot less satiating and i wont be able to keep with my fast the next day

[@bettysweet9644]

Thanks for all the info. I’m going for a 20 lb loss, I need to loose waay more but I’m looking at it like eating an elephant. Small attainable goals to help mentally. I have ordered the book but going to start tomorrow.

[@lolam.9291]

Experts say the best time to end a fast is early in the evening, but my most favorite meal of the day is dinner and I workout after work (approx 6PM in the evening), so I don’t get eat until around 8:30PM or sometimes 9PM.

[@Joystar3000]

Thank you 🙏 I give myself a 16/18 hour window I eat between 4pm -8pm . Now some mornings or afternoon I will have a plant based protein shake .

[@alicerivas6727]

I want to know what color that green is behind you. You’ve inspired me to fast now, but I’m painting my lake house and I love that color. LOL! Thanks for sharing.

[@leekflower1]

Anyone trying to conceive or struggle with cycle regularity should not fast daily during the ovulatory phase and week before cycle. 14/10 possibly 16/8 no snacking between meals is pretty safe generally though. It's dependant on individual.

[@reginabeasley872]

I bought the book yesterday and am reading it I'm on chapter2 I'm leaning on doing the 22:2 fast windows as I usually am not hungry first thing in the morning and I rarely eat lunch my downfall is snacks which is mainly chips but I can quickly change it as I read one chapter and already my way of thinking about food is changing

[@ChristianInstrumentalHymns]

It makes sense to me.... if you tell me you can't have something, the more I must have it!

[@TandZAptLife]

Hi. I don't know your name, but I've been watching you for a week now. You're the only person I can say I know who does intermittent fasting. You said in one of your videos we can use your as a support person so here I am! I have lost almost eighteen pounds since February 1st using keto and intermittent fasting. I switched to black coffee and I am slowly getting rid of the drops in my water.

[@sharosmith]

Watch Dr Jason Fung. He’s a. Kidney doctor and a really strong supporter of IF

[@ms.prairies.fitness]

Keep going girl!! I started last year feb 16 and lost 100 pounds I didn't do keto I only did intermittent fasting and I intuitively eat. Now I am trying to maintain instead of loose.

[@TandZAptLife]

@@ms.prairies.fitness AWESOME!

[@caroann]

Sounds like a common sense approach to me. ♥️

[@lyonsdavid]

I started with the 18/6, did that for 2 weeks then went to the 20/4, I was scared to do one meal a day but after watching your video now I'm not!

[@nanni5888]

Great video!!! Keep them coming! Thank you so much!! :)

[@user-ic5ck4yq9w]

Love it thank you for this video 😊

[@vanessafarber3043]

I've only just found you. As a child we were really poor so we only had one meal a day, a small meal too. I still struggle to eat during the day but I guess I've snacked over the year, im 61. I'm now starting fasting, at the moment I'm mo, im doing 16-8, breaking a12 noon, usually 2pm, I have 2 meals, breakfast and dinner about 5pm thats it, hoping to drip to one evening meal but won't push it. I do get confused about all the vitamins ect, nit knowing what contains what. Hope this makes sense

[@Gloria-xz7yk]

Hi! You're regimine is similar to mine so it's encouraging to find someone with the same discipline as mine. Helpful..you look great!!

[@copic684]

Great video. Good easy to use advice. Thank you

[@sandriaG43]

I have been doing intermitten fast about 4mths I guess wasnt keeping score, I started 16:8 some 18:6 but I started taking it seriously about 2 months at 20:4 I'm at 20:2 I'm shooting for omad l've lost 10 pounds so for.

[@yeshuasaves7882]

I'm in my 2 month with 16:8. I'm just now not getting angry. I'm diabetic and been learning. When I feel good ill go 24 hours. I lift weights so after 16 I eat wait an hour then workout. Then eat 30 minutes later. After that I jump back in to a 16 again.

[@TandZAptLife]

Hi. I'm glad you did this video because I thought I had to pay for the app. Thanks very much!

[@korniukkee]

What is the name of that app?

[@sarapowell2588]

Thanks for this great video! Super helpful

[@davienajoseph7011]

Very balanced view. Thank you for this video.

[@vickiivins3288]

I have had the same experience with fasting. Thank you for this video. I feel reassured.

[@joevirzi1676]

36:12 here. Weekends I eat how I feel which surprisingly has been relatively healthy

[@mariamastrodicasa1021]

Jackie, In your fasting experience, have you changed over time what you open your eating window with? Can you make another video with your top 5?

[@askNatasha82]

I just started IF. Currently I do 16:8 or 13:11. Depending on how I feel. I find that I feel better on a 16:8 but I feel like there’s too much time to eat. I am also counting calories to make sure I meet my daily requirement because I don’t eat a lot. I don’t like feeling like I ate a ton, it literally hurts my stomach. I’m hoping I can get to a 20:4, eventually.

[@SAma-qp1xf]

I needed this vid, thank you!

[@yanirisencarnacion04]

Hi, great video. I started doing interment fasting three weeks ago and I been struggling to keep my exact scheduled eating hours. I'm doing 16/8 and I feel bad when I don't get to eat before my window closes because I'm a mom and have a full time job so not everyday I have the flexibility to do my exact eating window since I always have something going on with the kids. (School activities, sports ect). Im doing a challenge by another youtuber and she's very strict on "oh you have to eat this and that and you can't eat this and that" becau is bad your you. I don't want to stop eating what I love. I feel I eat pretty clean I minimize process foos, I eat lots of veggies, I don't drink sosa but I also enjoy pasta or Mexican when I'm craving them. This video has help me realize I don't have to stress out about beating myself out when I decide I want oatmeal today or bread..I'll keep watching your video so I can learn more about IF.

[@AshleySalvatori]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 that is so amazing you’ve found what works best for you meal planning wise! It’s def not a one size fits all sort of thing 🙌🏻 keep up the great work!

[@yanirisencarnacion04]

@@AshleySalvatori thank you

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

Such great insights. Thank you.

[@Cujo-po6gg]

Let’s do brunch! - great video!

[@FastingFoodie]

Deal!

[@KillingTheUnsaid]

Yeesss girl!!! I am a omad flexible faster too!!!! W 18 hr min. Best choice ever!!!

[@reginadispagna]

I struggle with intermittent fasting at nights or when going out, not because of the food, but because of the drinks (wine)... :-(

[@tricethomas9653]

Same 😞

[@Ernesto_993-p2r]

this is the land of fast food services

[@tessala7046]

This is a good information I’m following my body and it seems like it wants to eat at 9 AM and then 3 PM and then I’m done for the rest of the day I wish I could go to one meal but there’s too much food activity around me🤣

[@TandZAptLife]

Hi Jackie. Can you explain your up-and-down days?

[@zandvoort8616]

I like the wood panelling behind you.

[@ruthnakamura9768]

I did IF with a 5 hour window and then narrowed that to OMAD and if I needed a snack would eat something small. But the window closed at 5. I drank my 8 glasses of water a day, drank one detox tea, made sure my meal contained only protein, greens, veggies and or low sugar fruit, and a healthy fat, plus counted micros and macros tailored to myself. I did this for 7 months. I lost 5 pounds, tops. I also have hypothyroid. It's very frustrating because I was choosing as healthy of foods as possible. Not sure what I did wrong!

[@caroljones5334]

Thats very frustrating..But keep it up!!!

[@el-gn7vp]

Bravo! Great video! Thank You!!!

[@valeriecaldwell6876]

So I've been intermittent fasting now for just over 2 months and I'm doing well in regards to my wieght list. I'm a 58 year old woman and I'm doing OMAD which works great on the weekdays but I'm struggling big time in the weekends. Any advise that could be shared would,d be greatly appreciated

[@g5magic]

I did 8/16 IF for 2 weeks and I lost 8 lbs. it was kind scary how I lost that fast! 😂