How and Why I Lost 30 Pounds- And Kept It Off

[@katodan0611]

I haven’t even watched this yet and I feel a ray of hope. I’ve been thin my whole life but now I find myself gaining weight and it’s so discouraging. I’m 57 and feel as if this whole menopause business is trying to wreck me! Well done, Jennifer!

[@janeseemann2527]

Menopause sucks. And I don’t think the dietary changes we need to make is as much in the public domain as it should be.

[@alittlebitlaura]

Thank you for sharing this. I started intermittent fasting (8 hour eating window) in January and lost 20 pounds. I started cheating here and there with guests, vacation, weekends, etc. and have gained about 5 back but it’s nice to know that I CAN lose weight when I need to because 1200 calories and working out regularly just wasn’t cutting it with thyroid and hormone issues. Now you’ve encouraged me try shortening my window and seeing what works. Overall I feel so much better and happy to hear your success story. Congrats! ❤

[@JustJennifer]

Guests, vacations and weekends definitely make things a bit more difficult. Jim is a big breakfast guy, and I would just sit there on a trip with my coffee and watch him schnarf down pancakes. A bit annoying to say the least! So, I'd open my window on some of those days and then just go back to my 3pm-7pm when I got back home. Within a couple days I was back on track! I'm glad to hear IF has been working for you! And you bet, thyroid and hormone issues are no joke! Battling those myself, too. 💖

[@ginajohnson7485]

Oh my gosh Jennifer… This is a God send…. that you are talking about this, for me!! I have always been insulin resistant and now I have just become type two diabetic. I also have lost 30 pounds. Just by really watching what I eat. It hasn’t helped a whole bunch but I need to lose another 50 pounds. And I am struggling!!😩😩 I’m going to finish listening to your video. Thank you so much for this!!! Sending big hugs!!! ~Gina💜

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Gina. I definitely think this this will help you! Since you are now type 2, be sure to work with your doctor to make sure you do it safely! Good luck and let me know how it goes!

[@TeriGigi]

My husband (and I) have been doing IF (8 hrs) and eating low carb foods together for 6 mo. (He had just crossed into diabetes when we started). He has lost 25 lbs and moved to pre-diabetes (the goal is to move into NO diabetes of any kind). We are still doing it…it’s a lifestyle change. I did it with him because it was the only way it would work to keep him motivated, esp since he retired and we are together all the time. I lost around 5 lbs… but it was the 5 lbs I was NEVER able to lose and maintain. It’s been so easy and rewarding. I am so happy for you! Way to go.🤩 By the way… I had gestational diabetes too, so you reminded me I really need to stay on top of things! TY!

[@Allthingsglamxo]

I couldn’t agree with you more Jennifer, definitely doable and sustainable! I started intermittent fasting end of January and I’m down 23lbs. It’s been amazing since hitting my late 40’s, now 50, losing weight has been so difficult but intermittent fasting has been a game changer! Thank you for this video!

[@loriadams7724]

I did a version of what this is, in 2016. I went to Weimar Institute in Colfax, California, and participated in a program called Newstart. The Newstart acronym; Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Air (fresh air), Rest, Trust. It is a faith based program, through the Seventh Day Adventist Church, but you dont have to belong to the church, to go. I was there for 18 days, which was the length of the program. I lost 9 pounds, and 3 inches. We only ate breakfast and lunch, our window was 8:30-2:30, then fasted . We ate a plant based diet. I had never felt better. Its hard to maintain with a family, though. Especially kids. But, Jennifer, watching this video, i have realized, i can do it again, with some tweaking of times and foods. Thank you so much for sharing. I really needed some encouragement today. Jennifer, you are beautiful, inside and out!! 💜❤️

[@heathertroynak9041]

You can do it! You already learned how, just need to make it work for your current lifestyle-as you said. I believe in you, knock it out of the park! 🤗

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Lori!! That sounds like such an interesting program! I do believe you can benefit from this "window" eating routine. It fits well within any lifestyle and you can still eat fairly normally, just only when your "window" is open. Good luck and please let me know how it goes! You've got this!

[@vera3822]

I do 16/8 and I’ve been doing it for about a year. I lost 25 lbs and I’m at my goal weight now. The best thing I ever did. Congratulations!

[@JustJennifer]

Yesss!! Thank you for sharing your success. I'm so happy to hear from people who have also made the change, have seen the results and have turned it into a lifestyle.

[@heathertroynak9041]

I’ve been doing OMAD (one meal a day for a one hour window) for 5 years. I had 130 pounds to lose that I had struggled with for 20 years. A year and a half later I was the healthiest I had ever been in my whole life. And I also tell everyone, it’s the easiest thing I had ever done! This is when I eat, this is my food, this is my plan. Done. I’m so proud of you for owning your process and enjoying the journey! I’m happy for you. Fasting is a science based plan and it does work! Especially if you stay realistic, short term and long. Cheers to good health!

[@JustJennifer]

Hello Heather! Congratulations on your weight loss and keeping it off. I have days here and there that I do OMAD and I can see that being beneficial to do more often. You are inspiring and I thank you for telling me your story.

[@heathertroynak9041]

@@JustJennifer and I thank YOU for your space. I’ve been watching you for several years now and I just think you are such a kind, authentic woman. You just live your life as Just Jennifer and we get to enjoy you! 🤗🤗🤗

[@gc7031]

You are a heaven sent. Just 3 days ago, I started fasting. I’m 54 y/o and my weight started to slow creep up. I tried what I used to do before but it’s so frustrating that my old tricks doesn’t work anymore. I count calories, low carb, exercise, journaled everything and nothing! I want to just cry and give up. But I can’t because like you, I have gestational diabetes and my OB said the same thing to me. I will have full blown diabetes which my AIC is now at the top normal. My dad died at my age now for complications of diabetes. Your story gave me hope! Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@JustJennifer]

Hello! I'm so happy you started fasting. I truly think it will work wonders for you. The book I mentioned in the video really helped me understand how fasting helps so many of the body functions and that weight loss is an added bonus. Like you, doing all the "right things" my whole life only got me so far. This has been the difference my body needed. I wish you all the best!

[@debbietalish2968]

Thank you for sharing your personal story Jennifer! You are an inspiration to me! I have been trying to lose menopausal weight and have not lost weight with calorie decrease and exercise. I think intermittent fasting is what I need. Wishing you the best of health!! ❤️😘

[@BahamaMama4477]

I'm glad you're feeling better!!! Sorry for the loss of your mom and dad. You're looking great!!!😃💗👍

[@RPBSpeaks]

Yes! I started intermittent fasting too and am losing weight and feeling GREAT! Many days I do OMAD if my meal is large enough and I'm not hungry. My favorite is a 6 hour window because I may want a small snack/meal and then have my main large meal. Coffee in the mornings really help! I had 2 cups this morning and just ate about an hour ago. I also drink lots of water. I use zero sugar packets and lemons to flavor it most times. It is very doable and much easier than I really thought it would be. Congrats to you!! You look amazing but more importantly you're improving your health. I'm very happy for you!!! Edit: I had to come back and say I AGREE 100% that its the easiest diet I've ever done. The simplicity of eat/don't eat works for me because I'd usually stress over food, meals, options, calories, and on and on and on. Now, I don't do that. I only think about food once or twice a day and the rest of the day no mental strength is used on food. It truly is sustainable. I was never a big breakfast person anyway. So eating 12-6, 2-8 or even 4-5 works great for me!!! I love it!

[@heathertroynak9041]

Hi fellow OMADer! Keep going, you are fabulous

[@mimi-pe8um]

What is OMAD?

[@JustJennifer]

OMAD is "One Meal A Day"

[@kanoriw273]

Hi Jen, so proud of you! I know it so hard to start and change the way we eat. I totally need to do this! My dr. told me to this to loose the 20lbs I gained during covid. I tried Keto for 3 months and it was so hard to keep the weight off so that was a fail. :( Thanks for sharing.

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Kanori! Thank you. It's truly more of a mindset change and lifestyle change (that works easily with the rest of your life) than it is a diet, and that is what makes it doable for me. Plus, it really works to help many of the body systems. Good luck, and let me know how it goes!

[@Wendys_lovinglife]

Big congratulations Jennifer! I’ve always had this rule my whole adult life to not eat or drink anything but water or tea for 12 hours out of 24. So from 6 pm to 6 am I only drink water or tea. There are exceptions for special occasions but that’s been my general rule. As I get older weight creeps up on me if I’m too sedentary but I always see that as a good reminder to move more. I have a dedicated daily 30 minute yoga practice that helps me hold father time away too. You look fantastic!

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you Wendy! You are a gorgeous woman (inside and out) and whatever you are doing is working. I have just been completely fed up with all the medical issues I have when I am doing "all the right things" my whole life. (connective tissue disease, arthritis, hypothyroidism, gestational diabetes, elevated blood pressure...) When I learned that doing the time restricted eating helps so many of the body functions, it was something I needed to try! So really, it is an eating program that helps my body function better, with the added benefit of weight loss!

[@Wendys_lovinglife]

@@JustJennifer I'm so glad that it's working for you Jennifer.

[@julierosser7048]

I think this is the most informative info I think I’ve ever heard about insulin resistance. I’ve struggled most of my life , tried a doz or more diets, they all work as long as you work them… however weight comes right back and more. Diet counselors all say eat less move more… and it sounds good but it takes my body ten times longer to loose than it did when I was younger and “ more daring” … now it’s about health like you said … not smaller clothes. Gestational diabetic during my second pregnancy clued my doc into that possibility in later years too. Sooo I’m going to get the book, and try this. I did notice you had lost but I rarely ask or comment on such things bc you were beautiful before you lost and I hate it when people say “ you look great! How much have you lost?” Like I was not looking great until I lost? Anyway thank you for this info… I hope you have found what works for your and your health💜🧡❤️

[@JustJennifer]

Hello Julie. I completely agree with everything you said! Sounds very similar to my situation. I really hope this "window" way of eating works for you. It's a bit of a mindset adjustment at first, but you get through that quickly. The book really helps explain how much better all body functions work when the body is not having to digest and process food all day from snacking. I think you will love it, and I wish you all the best! Let me know how it's going for you! 💖

[@emilyhops2566]

I'm thrilled youre doing fasting! And you make it sound really straightforward! What happens when youre bored, or have a hormonal mood swing? As you know, fasting does a lot more besides weight loss, it helps the brain, skin, everything (which explains why you look 12)!! thank you for this video!!

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Emily! Honestly, this has been the easiest thing to implement and sustain. There is a bit of an adjustment at first, but that gets easier quickly. And as for what to do when I get bored and want to snack?? I do something to keep my hands busy (read, jigsaw puzzle, paint my nails or online shop! ) Thanks!

[@ellenkudron2958]

Hi Jen I started "omad" April 1st and just reached my goal weight. I lost 42 pounds doing some days 20 hour fast, 22 hour fast, 18 hour fast. I find changing it up a bit keeps my body guessing. I also learned to try and open eating window with protein such as hard boiled egg, cottage cheese, slice of swiss and wait at least 30 minutes before eating, especially carbs. I find this the easiest to lose and Overcome insulin resistance. Good luck!

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Ellen. I'm so glad you have found such wonderful success doing OMAD. I like your idea of opening your window with protein. Fabulous!!

[@glorianelson9538]

I totally agree with you Jennifer, I've been following this lifestyle (I don't call it a diet ever) and it definitely works. I think we simply eat too much, too often and our bodies are not growing up anymore. I also went to my doctor and nutritionist for advice, and they also put me on the BMI machine. Dr Jason Fung is a very good resource of information on IF. Things will change when we hit menopause though, so you just go with the flow and keep listening to your Dr's advice. Exercise is very important during this process. Weight bearing workouts, running, lifting etc are basic. for bone loss prevention. Thanks for sharing this very important information.

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you for sharing this information! I love how IF helps with many bodily functions and isn't just a "weight loss" thing. I feel like it is a health plan with the added benefit of weight loss.

[@zzzzipy12]

I’m diabetic, even had lap band surgery, lost 161 pounds & gained some back. I’ve heard of this fasting, now I’m going to try this! Just working out the black coffee thing! Thank you for posting this video! ❤️

[@heathertroynak9041]

You can do it! You can!!! Start with a wider eating window if that helps you and close it down in one hour increments(if you feel you need or want to) until you find what works best for you nutritionally and for your lifestyle. 16:8 is really a good entry point since a lot of folks can easily miss one meal. I would caution, though, if you start with a wider window, try hard not to graze and snack. It’s easy to lose track of calories fats sodium etc… plus, grouping your food let’s your body find a resting insulin state in between. You can do it! We are cheering you on!

[@zzzzipy12]

@@heathertroynak9041 I’m going to try this, ordered the book. I can go without eating…it’s the black coffee that worries me, I need my coffee! LOL

[@heathertroynak9041]

@@zzzzipy12 oh I for sure get that!! I was a I’d like some coffee with my everything else coffee drinker. Like, bad. But then I just went straight to black coffee. I just committed (not that you asked me, I realize). It just was another tool in my IF toolbox and I really just thought of it that way. And you get used to it…I’d rather have black coffee than no coffee! So we don’t skimp on the best beans and it’s a daily ritual we share each morning. Now I think nothing of it. If this really is and truly would a be a block to getting the IF lifestyle and mindset settled for you, have your window around when you have your coffee. And then later maybe you will be able mentally or physically to switch to black. This is all straightforward thinking I know, I’m not trying to sound like I’m pontificating or anything. Just cheering you on, promise!!!

[@zzzzipy12]

@@heathertroynak9041 I’m going to give it a go, starting 10/01….I have enough coffee creamer to last until then! I need a cheerleader! Thank you!

[@heathertroynak9041]

@@zzzzipy12 I will cheerlead your, everyday if you want!! I know first hand, as does @justjennifer the many many benefits , not just physically, that come with this understanding, lifestyle, mindset. And I want that for everyone but especially for those that are willing to stay curious and embrace good things. I will lovingly and happily cheer you on

[@lindseykehoe3077]

Kudos to you! When I read the title I said to myself... "I bet she did some sort of fasting" and bam.... I have been doing OMAD for about a month and a half now and I've lost around 15 lbs. I have a degree in nutrition and none of my past education taught me the joys and positive outcomes of fasting. I am completely self taught and it has changed my life. I was doing 18: 6 for years and even if it was healthy food, the scale did not move. However, the OMAD has been incredible. I am just like you, all or nothing and I have a huge amount of will power. I wish more people would try this lifestyle and this country's obesity epidemic would slowly decrease. Congratulations Jennifer and good luck maintaining. If you have any questions please ask!!

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you, Lindsey! I agree with everything you said!

[@Allsmilesgirl277]

This is SO helpful! I am currently in one of the most stressful times of my life, and in my “survival mode” of almost the last year, I have eaten like crap, lacked exercise, and started feeling awful. I’ve done well with the “eating windows” in the past, and this is inspirational for a fresh start! (You look amazing, and I knowwww, that’s not the point, but it’s a great bonus!🤣❤️). ❤️❤️❤️

[@vickenator]

This is fascinating and thank you for sharing your experiences! I have finally taken my weight seriously for the first time in 40 years and using the LoseIt app and intermittent fasting has really been revolutionary for me. As you say, it's got to be seen as a lifestyle change, not just a diet, and the intermittent fasting (I do 14 hours, 8pm-10am) is pretty much my norm anyway so it's been easy to maintain. Plus, it encourages me to think about better food choices. I'll take a look at that book and thank you for the recommendation!

[@janeseemann2527]

That was a fabulous chat! I’ve done intermittent fasting before but I am really keen to try TRE. I have played around with it before but you’ve inspired me to get serious! 😊

[@candydonnelly7543]

Congratulations Jen, I can relate to your adventure. I am so proud and happy for your brain and emotions. Once we finally, after years of nonsense, find an eating plan that works for us, we can get on with happier adventures and live our lives to the fullest! 🎉💃👍

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you!! So true. I think we all spend too many moments, days, years of our lives worried about our weight and health. It's great to finally feel like I have a workable solution.

[@silviahernandez4827]

Thank you so much Jennifer, you inspired me to lose weight. When I watched this video in January I had a goal to lose 10 lbs and happy to say I lost 14 lbs in 5 months. Now I think I’ll go for 6 lbs more so if I fluctuate I don’t worry. Thanks again ❤🥰

[@JustJennifer]

Congratulations! That’s wonderful. Keep up the good work ❤

[@tatianasouza2361]

This is the way we were meant to eat since this is how our ancestors ate. This is intermittent fasting and it is the most recommended and optimal way of eating for humans. God bless you. ❤️🙌

[@Jmfrye13]

Thank you for this. Very realistic without saying don’t eat this and don’t eat that. Intermittent fasting is a bit too rigid with all the rules. Even though this is almost the same you at least don’t deny yourself things within your window but still eat healthy too.

[@katiekate7996]

Thank you!!! I'm going to start this way of eating now!!! I'm sick of going on diets only to have the weight come back after going off whatever diet I was trying.

[@darialovette8604]

You are the best. So down to earth, relatable, likable and helpful. Thank you. 😊❤

[@sharonrobinson1412]

Thank you SO much for doing this Jen - I have a VERY similar situation and I've just started to do this, but it is SO helpful to hear your experience and also the recommendation of the book etc!

[@jeepgirl3815]

i started 18/6 intermittent fasting at the end of august and also exercising 40-60 minutes a day and down 15 lbs, it’s so so encouraging to watch this, it’s like sent from heaven above ☺️🙏🏼❤

[@heathertroynak9041]

You’ve got this!!your body is an intelligent machine, trust it and your journey!!!

[@jeepgirl3815]

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[@heathertroynak9041]

@@jeepgirl3815 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@JustJennifer]

Wonderful!! That's fabulous. Keep it up! 💖

[@jeepgirl3815]

@@JustJennifer 💖

[@suzannehall5200]

I have been doing the same thing for a year and a half and have lost 10 kilos, or 20 pounds. Traditional diets do nothing but make me hungry and grumpy but this really works. I am diabetic so my doctor told me to do the 16/8 and no less because when I don’t eat for too long and am up and active I get dizziness, fuzzy vision and headaches and that’s not good. I find that eating hours of 11-7 work best for me. I love breakfast, so I have been also been following the old saying of “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper. I am finding it really easy to stick too as not only have I lost weight, because I am not eating large, late dinners like I used to my digestion is a lot better and I am sleeping better. I actually get annoyed when circumstances make me eat later than usual because I know I will have an uncomfortable and disrupted night. I highly recommend it.

[@JustJennifer]

Wonderful! I am so happy this has worked so well for you and your situation. Such a relief to find something that works.

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

It is challenging to fast as a lifestyle but you can receive results. I struggle with fasting but I would open my window for morning and lunch.

[@SYRSALLY]

God Bless you for sharing this way of weight loss. I’m so happy for you. Love you friend. ❤️🙏🏼

[@juanitaybarra9955]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I do fasting too. I need to for the same reason it’s helping with my glucose A1C.

[@kathycrawford4719]

Fast Feast Repeat is the best book I have found on intermittent fasting. I love the clean fast.

[@cynthia6055]

Congrats on your success.....you look fantastic Jennifer! ,Needing to loose 30 lbs, and lower blood sugar too, for the last 10 years my A1C has been 5.8 just into the pre-diabetes stage. Age and weight gain the reason, and I don't want it going any higher, so going to try this. Just bought the book.....truly appreciate you sharing this Jennifer! Keep up the excellent work and please wish me same success! Thanks ever so much Dear friend!

[@lynne9597]

Hi Jen You look great. I could definitely see you lost weight and glad to hear it was not from stress with everything you had going on. 30 pounds is something to be proud of and the fact that you have made changes to maintain it is wonderful. Congratulations on finding a healthy alternative that is working for you.👍

[@NettiesWorld4U]

Hi Jen I have been doing this 8 hour window for several years and found it was the only way to keep my menopause weight gain away. Btw you look great 👍🏻

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Nettie! Oh how I wish the 8 hour window worked for me! I can maintain on a 5-6 hour window and lose weight on a 4 hour window. At least I have what works for me figured out now! (It took some trial and error) Thank you!! ❤

[@odezamae]

I love how realistic this video is. Thank you for sharing!!! 💕

[@cindywaldron5264]

Thanks for sharing. I was so worried you were sick. So glad you aren’t. It’s wonderful you have your blood sugar under control with out medication. 😊

[@ashleymatney6078]

I loved this video. Thank you for sharing. I’m a registered nurse, and it amazes me to see just how many health issues can be kept at bay, just by intermittent fasting! Every story I hear, I’m in awe! Keep up the good work sister!

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you Ashley!! Understanding that this was so good for all my bodily functions and not just a "diet" really got me invested. It's so much easier to feel a bit hungry and have to wait until my window opens when I know that my body is LOVING the fasting time as a chance to heal other areas and not just work on digesting all the time.

[@alanabelch672]

Freaking awesome and real video!! I started eating from 12pm to 8pm less than 30 days ago and while only losing about 5 lbs feeel better and can see how this might work. Definitely a lifestyle change but doable. Again a great video, found by accident and so glad I did

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Alana! Congrats on your fabulous results. Losing weight is great, but feeling so much better is priceless! Keep up the good work

[@KimFiscus816]

Thank you for sharing this. The reason why this works, really makes sense. When I know the “why” then it’s easier for me to stick with. I’ve been noticing your weight loss and was wondering what you were doing. Type 2 diabetes runs in my family and a DNA test I had done showed I was at a high risk. Going to give this a try!

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Kim! If you are like me and want to know the "why", get the book I mentioned. It really explains so well all the bodily functions that benefit from fasting. It's like a health regimen with the added benefit of weight loss! Good luck! You can do it and will be so happy you did!

[@KimFiscus816]

@@JustJennifer I actually ordered it last night! Should be here tomorrow. Very excited to read it.

[@thisisalicia]

I’ve been going through the same exact thing. Pre-diabetes - had gestational diabetes, fasting, etc…. So nice to see someone else going through this. Not many understand….. I have a Nutrition degree by the way. I recommend Dr. Fung… you will love his KZbin videos and books. Dr. Berg is awesome too…. 🎉

[@lnicholsmith9540]

What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your weight loss story. I think I need to shorten my window. -- Lisa 😘

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you, Lisa. Shortening my window made a huge difference quickly. Good luck!

[@connielahman5725]

Wow I’m definitely going to try this.I have about 20 to 25 pounds I should lose.I too have been told I’ve been close to pre diabetes the last two years at yearly testing. By you sharing this information it without a doubt will help many. You look fabulous!!!!

[@alexsmith2379]

Thank you for sharing this Jennifer ❤️ I have been doing time restricted eating for 3 years now and it’s truly been the best thing for my health. For me it was not really about weight as I was slim but getting a perimenopause belly at 48 (51 now)and feeling bloated, always tired and having constant gastrointestinal issues. I also follow a low to moderately low carb diet during my eating window with treats when I want. I’m someone who can’t stop eating pasta or bread or crackers etc. so cutting these out on a daily basis helped me a lot. I vary my eating window to suit my week and I also follow people like Autumn Bates, Dr Becky Gillespie and Cynthia Thurlow. They offer great tips for women specifically because of our hormones and different stages of life that can affect fasting. This is truly a lifestyle for me and I tell everyone about it. My weight is always within a 5lb range, I have more energy and don’t need to work out tons like I did in my 20s and 30s to maintain. Have a great week ❤️

[@JustJennifer]

Hello Alex! I agree with everything you said! It's wonderful that you have had such great success and can finally feel like you have it under control. You are such a huge inspiration. Thank you 💖

[@sallyrichardson6078]

This video was very interesting and helpful, thanks. From Australia 🇦🇺

[@colleenbarry]

Hi Jennifer, Congratulations on your weight loss! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Take care. 💕

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you!

[@leannefarrell5392]

Hi Jennifer, how long did you do the 3pm - 7pm eating window when you first started? I’m excited to start this. It seems so doable!

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Leanne. When I first started, I did 11 am- 7pm. Found that to be "too easy" and pushed my eating window to between 1pm and 2pm - 7pm. When I saw the added benefit from that, I did 3pm-7pm from February to April. Currently, I live most days eating between 2pm - 7pm. I have a snack around 2 and then dinner and dessert. This is honestly the easiest "diet" to wrap my head around and implement. It's very doable, you can change it up if you have a lunch date, etc, and then go back to your regular schedule. You can eat normally every once in awhile, too. It works! Good luck and let me know how it goes for you.

[@loismoskow1959]

Jennifer, you look amazing do you think 7am to 7pm 12-hour fast woulld work. I get up 4.30 am and work out but it is hard to wait till 11am to 7pm because it is so long to wait. Is twelve hours long enough or do you have to do sixteen. Thanks Lois

[@rushie72]

Hi Jen, certainly is not easy changing our habits to form new ones. Your doing amazingly well. Thank you for sharing x

[@BrandyH-eh9up]

I have heard about this but honestly you have explained it the best and i actually understand it lol thank you!

[@JustJennifer]

Aww, thank you!! That makes my teacher heart proud. (I have a degree in Education and taught 2nd grade for a short time before having kids)

[@kelliekim8227]

Amazing! Great video! Thank you for sharing 😀😀😀😀 I need to loose 20lbs😮 I’m going to try it! Only thing is coffee cream😞

[@lr9175]

This was very helpful. I've been experiencing the same thing you described and my results have been creeping up lately. I'm in the research process now, looking for a place to get a full evaluation. Do you remember what machine they used, ie. Fit3D, to do your body comp.? Would you share the name of the facility you went to? I've been thinking of going to Delnor Wellness center but I see a lot of other places that advertise Body Scanning but I can't find out much about them. Thank you!

[@JustJennifer]

Hello. Yes, the evaluation machines I used were the InBody and the Fit3D. I especially love the Fit3D. I first started working with my doctor when she was recommended to me by another doctor. She worked out of Delnor at the time, through Northwestern Medicine. Then she switched to her own practice in Warrenville, IL. She is now working with FormHealth. elizabethlowdenmd.com/

[@lr9175]

@@JustJennifer Thank you!

[@joannathesinger770]

This was very interesting and I enjoyed watching this. CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss!!! I've tried intermittent fasting before. I was able to maintain it but never lost very much weight...mostly stayed right where I was. In September 2021, I got COVID (Delta) and it put my heart into A-Fib...which is what got me to the ER. I had absolutely NO upper respiratory issues, so the doctors were shocked that my COVID test came back positive. During the next few months, we tried 3 different meds to try to control the A-Fib...and while it would work part of the time, I would break out into A-Fib intermittently...which is exhausting. We even tried 2 cardioversions at the ER...zapped me 3 times each time, and nothing changed...soooo December 2021, I had a cardiac ablation...and that ended my A-Fib!!! Unfortunately, I gained 20 pounds or so...and it never came back off. :( Soooo...I did find out that my Vitamin D was deficient. it took months--and removal of my gallbladder--to get my Vitamin D back into normal levels...but still, the weight I had gained isn't budging! I have PCOS--I'm also now 65--so I got sent to an OB-Gyn who was CONVINCED that I was pre-diabetic to full-blown diabetic (PCOS can cause that) and I sweated bullets until I got the test results back. My A1C is 4.1, and my fasting insulin was 331...all perfect and FAR from diabetes levels. She also ordered a full thyroid panel and it was all in the normal ranges. I'm baffled, and frankly, so was she! (She was miffed about being completely wrong. It was funny to watch her.) At this point, all I can think is that the beta blockers they had me on, etc, caused the weight gain...but I have no clue how to get the weight off from here. My lab work indicates I'm the picture of health. If anyone has any experience that might help, I'd appreciate hearing it. I know, for myself, the only two ways I have been able to lose weight in the past is on Keto...or the hCG diet. I'm leaning towards Keto for now...real food with no extra costs...and perhaps resorting to hCG injections/diet down the road. Both put you into ketosis, and you can eat more food on keto than on the hCG diet.

[@pyschti11hufnagel]

I‘m glad the weight loss was intentional and does improve your health bc a few times over the last year I was wondering it could be the other way around.Good girl 😊😘🙋🏻‍♀️

[@mandywiebenga5614]

Hi Jennifer!!! Thank you for sharing!!! So inspiring!!! Keep up the great work!

[@jessier.cardona6062]

You look gorgeous and healthy my dear Jennifer! I’m also a fasting intermittent fan. I just added a teaspoon of apple cider after that meal. Take care and GB. 😊💐😘

[@francesmcnicholas1117]

Congratulations Jen you can tell you lost a good amount of weight. Being on camera makes folks look heavier then what they are. I’m 60 with Thyroid and now blood pressure not too high but I need to lose. The good thing the Thyroid levels are good so I should be able to loose. Got love Menopause. I do like your idea I should try this. Thanks for sharing

[@francesmcnicholas1117]

I need to lose 20 or 25, 30 would be a bonus

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Frances. I honestly thing this has been the easiest way of eating to implement into my life. It's doable and it gets great results. I also have hypothyroidism and fun menopausal stuff...so I can attest to the fact that this has worked for me. I also have arthritis and inflammation issues. All have been helped by eating this way. Give it a try, and good luck to you. You can do it!

[@francesmcnicholas1117]

@@JustJennifer yes, I’m on it. I can do this. Thanks

[@cherylross393]

I hate eating early when I have heard eat,eat so I eat two meals a day and nothing inbetween and it helps to keep my weight down and my blood sugar.When I eat at a restruant I cheat more then don't eat anything else till the next day.

[@CapeCodBelle]

This is so interesting! I’m happy you found what works for you. I think I may be experiencing similar problems and I’d like to try intermittent fasting. I’ve already purchased the book you recommended. My biggest concern is how do you handle the hunger in the beginning? Sometimes I’m so hungry I can’t sleep!

[@muffyscoops]

Thank you for the video. During fasting do you have your coffee black or with creamer?

[@JustJennifer]

During the fasting window, you can only have black coffee, black tea and water. Nothing added (cream, sugar, lemon, etc) The added ingredient sends your insulin out and that is what you are trying to avoid until your window opens.

[@ettamargason7709]

This really helped helped Jennifer! Thank you!❤️

[@JustJennifer]

I'm so happy it helped! 💖

[@LVCoffeeLVer]

You look amazing!! I always love your positivity

[@kerryparker8925]

Thank you for sharing this information. I’ve been really thinking about trying this and my dr said it was a good way to also help with arthritis and inflammation which I struggle with. I like your attitude with it and thank you for the book recommendation as well.

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Kerry. I also have arthritis and inflammation. This has definitely helped, along with eating gluten free. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

[@kerryparker8925]

@@JustJennifer thank you!

[@kelliekim8227]

Congratulations! When you started this journey, was it everyday or few days a week?

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you. I do a fast of some sort every day. Especially important at the start.

[@tammyberry1642]

Congratulations on your weight loss! You look absolutely wonderful. I do have a question, I am a diet Pepsi person and was wondering if you drink more than 1 cup of coffee in the morning? My diet drink will be the hardest for me. That's where I get my caffeine. Thanks for sharing!

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you so much! I have always been a one cup a day coffee drinker, but I do occasionally have a second cup. It might take you a bit to get used to black coffee in the mornings if you are used to a sweeter tasting drink. But like anything, just keep doing it and soon it will seem normal! Good luck! You can do it!

[@marlavm]

Thanks for this video. Did you/do you experience brain fog and, if yes, did it eventually pass? I tried IF and lost weight but the brain fog from low blood sugar was tough.

[@heathertroynak9041]

If you try again double check your fiber and healthy fat intake. Plenty, a lot, of (preferably plants) fiber is really key. Combining your veggies and clean fats is ideal and should help. As many plants as you can manage!!! Avocado and greens? Yes, do that. And stay hydrated. I’m sorry you experienced brain fog, that’s unpleasant. Good luck!

[@MaRyAsaiBerry]

So happy for you 💓

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you!

[@stewfam16]

Thank you for this info. It’s really helpful. One question I have is about drinking coffee in the morning. I have wanted to try this but need my morning coffee. Does drinking coffee break your fast? Do you drink it black or put sugar free cream (heavy whipping cream) or anything in yours. Thanks again

[@JustJennifer]

Hello! When you are in your fasting window you can only have black coffee, black tea and/or water. Nothing added. No sugar, cream, milk, lemon, artificial sweetener....nothing.

[@stewfam16]

That’s exactly the info I was curious to know. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Thank you so much. :)

[@terireid651]

Interesting. I could probably do it. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@jmoff54]

Such a fantastic video! You may think to yourself that you’re not an expert, so maybe you’re not explaining things well… Well, I’m here to tell you that’s not true! You the first person that has ever explained what happens in the body as far as glucose is concerned. Just a fantastic video… Thank you.

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you! That means so much to me.

[@jmoff54]

@@JustJennifer Sunce I left the comment, I’ve purchased “Fast, Feast, Repeat” and I started a 3:00 to 7:00 eating window. It’s only been two days but I honestly feel better already. I’ll talk to my doctor about it on my next visit.

[@JustJennifer]

@@jmoff54 That is FANTASTIC!!!

[@mldforce6113]

So happy for you! You look great. I am going to try this too

[@gillsimpson4976]

For anyone who wants to do this it might help to watch Dr Jason Fung and Dy Ann Parham. Both are excellent at explaining how Fasting is very healthy on the body. Fast long and feast well. Your body heals when you fast and feasting supports your body for the next fast. Fasting has empowered me and I feel the best I have ever felt. All my blood tests are now normal, I don’t take any pain meds now. I love it.

[@JustJennifer]

I agree! Thank you for the information!

[@marimorgan1480]

I need to eat every three hours - even a tiny snack. I get very low blood sugar AND have low blood pressure. I modify the South Beach Diet - which is heart healthy. Breakfast means breaking your fast after you sleep anyway lol

[@JustJennifer]

I'm so happy you have found the solution that works for you! Nothing in life is "one size fits all", and that is especially true with diets and health issues. We each come with our own set of issues and it is our job to find out what works with our personal system. Congratulation and cheers to a healthy life!

[@sandrafrawley3466]

Thanks for the info I'm going to try this!

[@jaclynp031]

Congrats! This sounds like something I want to try. My only hurdle is I work full time and have a 1 hour lunch at noon. I work at a fast paced clinic so when lunch comes I feel like I need something. 😅

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you! Yes, that situation is a bit of a struggle. What I would suggest is to do the 16:8 (16 hours no food: 8 hours food) plan to start with. That way you can eat your lunch at noon, and then you still have until 8pm to eat the rest of your daily food. If that works for you, then perhaps you could shorten your eating window to noon - 7pm, or noon - 6pm. It can still work wonders for you if you are just doing the 16:8. Give it a try and let me know how it goes. Good luck!

[@jaclynp031]

@@JustJennifer Thank you for this. I’m going to give it a try. 💓

[@kristak1102]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing! 👍🏻

[@JustJennifer]

Thanks Krista!

[@kanoriw273]

Hi Jen, how long did it take for you to notice the weight really start coming off? Thx

[@JustJennifer]

I Kanori, I think it took until I realized that I need to have a smaller eating window...4-5 hrs a day only. I still find that that is the window I need for losing. I can now maintain my weight doing a 6 hour window. Also, getting over the immediate hunger and panic over not being able to grab something to eat whenever I wanted it, was rough at first. Once that settled down, and it will, things got way easier and I noticed a big change.

[@candyevelynn]

Do you still make sure you eat a regular amount of calories when you are in your eating window?

[@cindybissonnette437]

Are you still doing the intermittent fasting? Have you been able to maintain your weight over the last year?

[@JustJennifer]

Yes, I am still doing intermittent fasting, for the most part. There are days I eat on a "normal" schedule, but usually I fast for anywhere between 16-20 hrs a day. I find that I feel better when I fast. I have definitely been able to maintain my weight, and currently weigh a bit less than I did when I made the video.

[@live2rideaharley]

Thank you for sharing! I’ve been borderline pre-diabetic and have struggled with figuring out next steps while trying to lose 10-20 lbs. (or more?). I struggle with diets, too. Your story will motivate me to reset! Congratulations and keep doing you!

[@LindaKlinton]

Thank you for sharing and New subbie here 🙌🏻💗

[@JustJennifer]

Thanks for subbing! 💖

[@monafarag222]

Thanks for sharing Jen. Inspiring🌷

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you!

[@jackiebitz9196]

Thanks for sharing Jen!

[@JustJennifer]

You are so welcome!

[@elainekay1665]

Looking great as always 😊

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you!

[@lisaestabrook2073]

Hi just Jennifer! I've been a long time viewer/friend of yours, and have never commented! (don't know why really) but as usual, I really enjoyed your video today, you are a top notch, classy woman, and I admire you. Even though it's obvious you have a very nice lifestyle, you're so down to earth and "normal" So thank you for being you! I always look forward to your videos I ordered the book, your story really resonated with me. Anyways, Thank you for your videos(how many times can I write the word video? 4! LOL just Lisa XOX

[@JustJennifer]

Hello Lisa!! Thank you for being a viewer friend and for commenting. Feel free to do so anytime! I really feel like I get to know my friends who comment often and recognize their names, etc whenever I see a new comment from them. I think of this Just Jennifer group as a family. We all work to help each other with information and advise, etc. I'm so glad you have been in the JJ family awhile and am very happy to be able to get to know you more, too! 💖

[@kbetz1978]

Hi Jennifer! I was just wondering about what window is your maintenance phase? You mentioned 3-7pm for when you were losing. Are you more flexible like 11-7 with maintaining? Thanks!

[@JustJennifer]

Hi Karin! Most people can maintain their weight loss doing an 8 hour eating window, such as 11-7. However, I am finding that that won't work for me. If I have that long of an eating window, I start gaining again. It seems that once I am at my target weight, I can maintain it by eating only from about 2-7.

[@kbetz1978]

Thanks Jennifer! That’s helpful to know. You look fabulous and more importantly, are staying healthy glucose-wise! You are inspiring to me!

[@midorilicht3725]

Check out videos from Dr Ken Berry, Dr Jason Fung and Dr Jamnadas regarding intermittent fasting and eating beef…your b12 deficiency may be due to to many plants and not enough animal protein. Check them out and see if anything resonates for you.

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

You look great and I'm happy 😊 for you

[@joywells7323]

Excellent video.

[@JustJennifer]

Thank you, Joy!

[@joann.a2736]

Great job! I also found fasting works for me. Listen to Dr. Valter Longo’s podcast for more insight into the benefits of fasting.

[@eanleetan679]

You look much younger now.

[@miokkim2603]

간헐적단식으로 살을 뺐어요🙋‍♀️🥰

[@JustJennifer]

아주 멋진! 💖

[@hollid_makeupandreviews]

Thank you for sharing1

[@1marianne]

Very interesting!

[@12prettythings10]

Thank you, Jennifer for this video. I also worry about my blood sugar, etc. I started watching a KZbinr holistic doctor on KZbin, and he really gets into the whole insulin thing. It’s scary and serious to be insulin resistant. Ack! Over time, I think insulin resistance does improve though, if we eat better, and reprogram our bodies.

[@mollyroll584]

Fasting is great. Going vegan is even better when you do eat. Watch the Richrollpodcast (my brother). He talks alot about this