Monk Fasting - 36-Hour Fasting Once Per Week Benefits (and How-To)

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[@GodIsOne010]

Very very very very nice video. Brother 💐. Thanks 🙏🏻 God bless you 💐 Health is wealth 💐Satnam ji Waheguru ji 🙏🏻🇦🇺

[@Shahalud]

Doesn't a body not get into a fasted state for like 8 hours after your last meal? wouldnt it really just be a 28 hour fast?

[@shivakoliar4846]

How To Live In Harmony With Nature And Reduce Pollution 1. Many Production Which We Do Not Need Actually For Human Beings Has To Be Stopped We manufacture so many products and it is creating pollution. So if we minimise our products, pollution would be less. We produce so many things which we do not need, like cold drinks, leather products, potato wafers, chips, fruit juices, chocolates, biscuits, pickles, ice creams, etc. Cold drinks, fruit juices, pickles, ice creams, etc. Should be cooked at home only. If we stopped producing this things which are not required for humans, so much pollution could be reduced. If we colour the clothes pollution occurs. So if we don't colour our clothes, the pollution resulting from colouring the clothes can be stopped. Let everything remain in white natural colour. 2. We Should Cook Foods In Its Natural Form We can cook rice and wheat in our homes and eat it. Rice and Wheat is produced in farms. Then it is packed and transported to big warehouses, then wholesalers buy from them and supply to retail shops. But if a manufacturing company makes bread from rice and wheat, then to make bread a manufacturing company has to be set up, machines and working staffs are needed. When a company is built many other things are also needed. Then at last a plastic pack is required to pack the breads. So if we start cooking eatable things in its natural form then we do not need many companies like bread manufacturing company, tomato ketchup, noodles, fruit jam, pizza, burger, etc., the things required for the company and the plastic pack, paper box pack and glass bottles. If done like this, so many companies will not be required and hence less pollution for the world. Also we could save our money like this. If you buy a packet of bread, it would cost you more money than if you cook wheat and rice in home. Previously before industrial revolution, we didn't have technology, but our foods were rich with nutrients. Now we have technology, but technology is polluting our foods and our foods are not rich with nutrients, and because of that also we have health problems. If this is done, then many jobs would be lost. For that many peoples should do farming and they should be given loans if they do not have enough money to start farming on their own. Food, Medicines, Surgeries and Education's should be made free to the world till the world settles down with farming. After that food, medicines, surgeries and education's should be stopped free to the world. Many people should study botany subject so that they have knowledge of plants and they should do farming. Is their any another solution, that humans won't lose jobs and also pollution would decrease. Humans have to take this step certainly instead of going on polluting the earth, making wildlife extinct and also mass extinctions of humans in future. 3. Electricity Pollution We create electricity from many types of sources like coal, water, etc., but it creates pollution. If electricity created from windmill and solar energy then no pollution occurs in the creation process. But still to manufacture windmill and solar machines pollution would occur. As I previously said that if we shut down many manufacturing companies which are producing things which are not needed for humans, then the world would not require so much electricity. If less electricity required, then less pollution generated. 4. Could We Stop Drinking Cow's and Buffalo's Milk Whatever vitamins and nutrients we get from milk, if we can get it from other eatable things, then we can stop drinking cow's and buffalo's milk. As milk has to be packed in glass bottles and plastic packs and then transported to places. All of this can be stopped. For infants whose mother's have died or mother's who cannot breast feed their infants, only for them cow's and buffalo's milk should be given. We use milk in tea and coffee. Instead of milk we must use lime with tea and coffee or just plain tea and coffee. A lime should be cut into a few pieces and cooked with tea and coffee or something else can be used instead of lime. 5. How Much Should Be The World's Population Every place should have a single house. No buildings, everything ground floor. If we do this and the whole lands of our planet earth would be occupied one day with homes, farms, forests, schools, hospitals, etc., then we would come to know how much our planet earth can have maximum population. Once the population is determined, then we have to maintain that population. For example if our earth can have a population of 10 billion peoples, then when the population reaches 10 billion, then everyone should have only one child till the population reaches 9 billion peoples. As if we have only one child then the population decreases. When population is 9 billion peoples, then everyone should have 2 children's till the population reaches 10 billion peoples. After that again we should have only one child. In this way population can be maintained.

[@annatmarshall5133]

How do you solve the coffee issue when fasting?

[@loisolsen1192]

M

[@lobbyrobby]

I was aiming for a 3 day fast and made it 67 hours. That was my very first fast. I was proud of myself

[@gamzaify]

You wanted to do a 72hr fast as your first fast? Its generally recommended to start slow to give your body time to adjust..

[@lobbyrobby]

@@gamzaify I was intermittent fast 18 hours a day for weeks before hand

[@armonlaleh173]

Dang! Good work 👍👍

[@whitneylilucious]

Well done. This happened to me too. I got to 62 hours instead of 72 hours because I woke up with intense stomach pain. I really enjoyed fasting. I am doing again.

[@lobbyrobby]

@@whitneylilucious nice

[@sustainf]

I’ve been doing a 36 to 48 hour fast per week for a year. It controls my weight, clears my mind and feel great!

[@pamclaussen6941]

I did a 17 day water fast in 2010, lost 17 lbs. More recently, I did a 36 hour water fast, lost six lbs., diabetes numbers dropped into a good range! 95, 114, 117.

[@ctaffy919]

Do you do it weekly?

[@sustainf]

@@ctaffy919 Yes, however I’m now doing only a 24-36 hour fast. Mainly eating 1 meal a day, except on weekends where I eat 2 meals a day. Along with a short 5-10 min stretch and strength training session 5 days a week. Good luck!

[@dbb7286]

I do three 36 hour fasts per week. So no food on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and I’ve seen amazing results. Not just for weight, I’m talking aches and pains and asthma clearing up.

[@sandrafischbuck3703]

Hi just curious how old are you ? I’m 42 and wondering if it will help with fatigue a

[@mariafihn6874]

curious.. i'm on my second week of Adf .. how much did you lose???

[@SashaVaughn]

I follow this schedule as well. It's so easy and I've lose 10lbs the first week alone!

[@SashaVaughn]

@@sandrafischbuck3703 It will. Im 42 as well.

[@therealp7667]

same. 36h-3x per week is the powerhouse regimen 💪🏼 Feel great and amazing consistent results.

[@kristahutchinson907]

And boom, you cut your grocery bill almost in half.

[@sewnsew6770]

leftovers go bad lol

[@samon_kurowassan]

I'm 5 hours away from completing my first 48-hour fasting. Thanks to your channel. :)

[@Iamvelcrogirl]

Two to go 💪

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Awesome! You’re welcome!

[@iTzzproclan]

I’m on a quest towards 48 hours right now I’m 12 hours in

[@samon_kurowassan]

@@iTzzproclan good luck buddy, monitor yourself throughout the process. I've done it but be careful.

[@castrejon8500]

@@samon_kurowassan what did you eat when you broke your fast?

[@Three-Chord-Trick]

I'm 64. I do one 72 hour fast at the beginning of each month, and two 36 hour fasts every week. I've been doing the 36 hour fasts since I was 52. I do this because (1) I willing to try anything that might ward off dementia, (2) that might ward off diabetes, and (3) that might ward off cancer. But the main reason I do it is so I can feel morally superior to everyone else.

[@chancecooper9246]

I love the feeling superior to everyone else. When I tell people I fast for 24 hours or even 48 hours, their facial response and actions makes me feel like I’m super human. I love having mental strength that others do not posses. It’s addictive.

[@Reboot-io2cn]

I do this once a week last week I felt to good I went 5 days. I’ve lost 90 pounds since June

[@aurasky518]

Good for u

[@tinakoyama]

That's awesome results!!!!

[@chrislangeveldt8859]

Keep at it : ) Well done

[@kestrel356]

How did u break ur fast?

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Wow! That's awesome!

[@ykoops27]

Just finished my first 36 hour fast 😊 There were a few times where I thought about giving up, but decided to take it hour-by-hour -- which worked perfectly. Hunger came and went multiple times. Good luck everyone!

[@ykoops27]

Now just finished a 40 hour fast! It gets surprisingly easy after 36 hours. Almost no hunger + loads of energy. I did a heavy weight workout right before breaking the fast at hour 40 which was even easier than normal! Fasting is amazing 🤩

[@brittanyolson5235]

@@ykoops27 thank you for the encouragement! It's hard but staying strong on hour 32.

[@ykoops27]

@@brittanyolson5235 You're nearly there! Keep going 👍

[@XelentAutoDetailingSpa]

Is the 36 hours fast also good for the stem cell healing/reproduction? And at what point would you break the cycle ? To allow your metabolism to not to forget what it’s job is. Thank you.

[@akashjaiswal4030]

Did you lose any weight at that time?

[@thejmz]

Based on this video, I've done 36-48hr per week - with no other changes - for 7 weeks. I've lost about 20lbs. That seems like a healthy rate of loss and this fast fits my lifestyle better than intermittent fasting daily. Thanks Thomas - you're my hero.

[@djdrisco123]

That’s incredible man! Don’t stop!

[@romb1818]

Keto or Normal diet ? Congrats ! 👍

[@tasneemalibhai5630]

On the days you arent fasting 48 hrs, what do you do? what regime do you follow? congrats on your weight loss and healthy lifestyle

[@thejmz]

@@romb1818 normal, including light beer.

[@elliottrichardson8213]

@@thejmz that’s what I like to hear! Moderation is key. Cutting things out completely isn’t sustainable.

[@5gilly1319]

I'm a body builder. I eat 4,000+ calories a day (16:8 intermittent fasting) and do a 36 hour fast once a week. I gain lean muscle and stay single digit bodyfat year round. Works for me

[@Elijah-Bravo]

Any steroids?

[@5gilly1319]

No not yet. Aiming at my natural limits before i delve into that world. I'm 36 , with healthy natural test levels, ide like to stay like that for as long as possible.

[@Bunnyb23]

Staying natural is a good decision bro

[@bobketteringham4779]

Kettle and fire broth is expensive. Make it yourself.

[@kevinwhite6540]

How do you consume 4000+ calories in just 8 hours? What foods do you eat?

[@swansonseven2851]

I’m 15 minutes away from breaking a 40 hour fast. I started ADF two days ago. I’m not new to fasting. But getting back into it. It feels so amazing. People who do t do it can’t believe it. But in the past when I was fat adapted I enjoyed my fast days better than eating days or hours. It really is a miracle in my life. I love your content. THANK YOU!!!

[@mariafihn6874]

Definitely agree !! Fasting days i feel great .. feast days sluggish /tired!!

[@she-alityt.v.7289]

On feast days I’m looking forward to fast days. It does feel like a miracle. So amazing 🤩

[@flolacandola9396]

I like what you said “ I enjoyed my fast dad better than eating days or hours” I will adapt this principle. Thanks.

[@MsSheilaC]

I’m always impressed with how articulate this man is -the speed of his speech, the depth of his knowledge, the clarity of his communication -straight through, one take.

[@danielleramos9686]

probably from all the fasting lol :)

[@alandmeza]

@@danielleramos9686 I literally just laughed out loud and woke my wife up 🤣💀

[@catalot]

Lol. I’ve actually listened at a lower speed before. 🙃

[@EMVelez]

He talks way too fast. Makes me tune out.

[@Kaizen747]

ketosis

[@albertperson4013]

"The best of all medicines is resting and fasting." - Benjamin Franklin

[@KBonilla]

Benjamin Franklin was also fat.

[@shreeabraham]

@@KBonilla true

[@ffxiarcadius]

do what I say, not do what I do

[@shreeabraham]

@@ffxiarcadius but some smart fool others. Don't do what they said, do what they did.

[@437765513]

Franklin was the king of “do as I say, not as I do”

[@noahhildebrandt4335]

I did a 36-hour fast on accident this last weekend. Just woke up on Saturday not wanting to eat and by the time I realized I hadn't had anything more than water and black coffee all day, it was close enough to the end of the day I said, "meh, I'll eat in the morning." Still wasn't hungry in the morning, but I could eat, so I broke the fast then. The thing is, I sincerely did feel amazing on Saturday night.

[@jtp336]

I lost 30 pounds in a little over a month doing OMAD (with keto eating). Then I added a weekly 48 hour fast on weekends (basically staying on keto OMAD but skipping Saturday's meal), and lost another 20 lbs in about 3 weeks. I went from 285 to now 235, and I feel better than I ever have. My goal is 200 flat, hope to be there in another month or so.

[@stephen6279]

How's your progress going dude?

[@jtp336]

@@stephen6279 still trying to get there. Seems I've plateaued around the 210 mark, but I'm sticking to it and I'm sure I'll get there eventually.

[@stephen6279]

@@jtp336 congrats on the plateau man! Plateaus are good - the body resets itself. Just maintain that weight for like...5 months, so your body resets at that weight point, then try after that. Our minds are quicker than our bodies. The body has to catch up :). Well done!

[@RAMBO9795]

@@jtp336 congratulations man

[@essiees3151]

So how are you?

[@veragerupschou1496]

I really want to say thank you. I completed my first 48 hour fast earlier today, and my mood has stabilized totally. I suffer from schizophrenia, which I am in treatment for, but it still comes with daily anxiety and depressive symptoms. Today I haven't cried once, and my anxiety hasn't been present for the first day in a very long time. I am really relieved (and actually almost shedding a happy tear) that I get to feel this way. It might be the bdnf, which is substantially lower in schizofrenics and people who suffer from depression, and you might have helped me find a way to so much improvement in my mental health. I just wanted to thank you, and say that you make a huge difference for many of us. Thank you for this information.

[@bluegrasspicker1204]

Awesome. Happy cries are the best! I do 22 hr fast every day. It works for me. We all need to find our best way. Fasting is medicine to me

[@bgie9777]

Thank you for sharing this. I hope this helps you again in the future ❤️

[@theinnerworkclub6060]

You aren’t alone. I perceive a lot most DONT and fasting helps me stay strong.

[@tinaferr]

That's great it helped you! My brother has schizophrenia and I've never seen him calmer and happier since he started running marathons and eating super healthy. And being open about his feelings and struggles. Wishing you all the best 🙏❤

[@bramdriessens5942]

I am schizofhrenic to. And i have noticed the same thing. I am much calmer and my mood is much lighter. I do 2MAD. 2 meals within 4 hours. I also lost 15kg in about 3 months.

[@chulzbiya]

During my 36 hour fast, I became very empathetic toward zombies: their relentless desires, overall attitude, slow/deliberate pace, hopes and dreams...

[@ASKaaron32]

haha :) i feel more like a zombi killer, unbeatable, powerful, in control. are you still new to fasting? cause i basically never feel "hungry" anymore. no matter if i do 16/8 everyday or 48h fasting sometimes.

[@myriadeaya7942]

It's so sweet 🤭... Such an interesting perspective to have

[@marcchatow9516]

I've always heard though that when your fasting, muscle & muscle tissue are the FIRST to go, THEN fat!! .... Yikes.

[@adlibrium]

@@marcchatow9516 Not true at all. Your body stores fat for the sole purpose of providing energy in times of trouble. Nature isn't so stupid as to ignore stored fuel and target the system that is used primarily for work/hunting that will gain another food supply.

[@marcchatow9516]

@@adlibrium Muscle is very vulnerable, while fat is flat-out stubborn!!

[@michaelshipley1615]

Dude you videos have changed my life, I stayed doing kept and fasting after stumbling on your channel, and I’m down 20 pounds in 3 weeks. And I feel like I finally can keep up with my kids.

[@castrejon8500]

I stumbled on his videos just yesterday and already I’m doing this starting next month

[@castrejon8500]

What sort of meals would you eat during your fast?

[@michaelshipley1615]

@@castrejon8500 so I try to keep my meals as clean as possible, and I adjust my daily fasting window to fit what ever I have going on. I try to fast for 23 hours every day, and I usually break my fast on 6-8 eggs, and then before my hour feeding window is up, I usually eat 2 cups of broccoli, and some grilled chicken or fish or maybe even a steak. Some days it’s difficult to fast for that long, so I’ll fast for 16 hours and give myself an 8 hour eating window. But it pretty much the same food, eggs, chicken, fish, broccoli, cauliflower, a decent amount of butter, and usually some kind of nuts. When I’m in fasting I don’t consume anything other than water, green tea, and black coffee. I’m down 26 pounds in 4 weeks.

[@theinnerworkclub6060]

Aw 🤗

[@misterbulger]

I just broke 36 hours... I was dying when I woke up this morning. Had a handful of pistachios and some black coffee. Going for another 8 hrs if I can! Feeling better than expected. I'm down 8lbs since starting! Peed on a ketone strip around 34 hrs and its definitely getting into the zone. I have a stupid amount of energy right now I didn't expect this. Instead of dinner last night I put new brakes on my car, and instead of stressing about food for yesterday and today I just slept in an extra hour. Not so bad.

[@bookzdotmedia]

MCT oil makes you lose weight automatic, if thats the goal.

[@lordbaron104]

Keep away from the pistachios.. too many carbs .. you're better off having other nuts that are lower in carbs .. plenty of videos on that on Thomas's channel..

[@stevieboy2539]

Nice try

[@bbbrrrbbbrrr]

@@lordbaron104 having carbs in moderation is not wrong. what is wrong with people lmfao

[@XTheSpartanX7]

Keep your electrolytes up when you do an extended fast

[@leeleecann]

My hubby and I do these 1x/week... ends up being a 40 hour fast because we break at lunch for our omad. Thanks for explaining all the benefits and how it all works - I enjoy geeking out over this stuff!

[@mellman10]

I “fell” into a 40hr fast 2 weeks ago. I HAD high BP.. the first day after 40hr my BP plummeted into the high end of normal. I’ve been doing ADF since with a 40hr at the end of each week. Now my BP is 110/72. For me that takes me back years. I can’t wait to see my cardiologist next month!!

[@MsHeatofthemoment]

Hi, nice! Do you just do 40, not 48? I kind of interested why everyone using specific numbers like 36 or 48 like there’s nothing in between..

[@mellman10]

@@MsHeatofthemoment Hey. I don't think it matters ( disclaimer i am not a fasting expert). Its an individual choice. I try to keep my eye on the point where Autophagy is supposed to activate. That period I stopped eating on a Thursday evening and was only supposed to fast until 5pm Friday. Well I was at work with no food at 5pm and still had a few more hours of work. By the time I left it was after 8 pm and was tired. Arrived home and decided to go to bed. Wasn't hungry Saturday morning so I did a 90 minute hike and by the time I arrived home it was close to 12pm and still wasn't hungry but decided I better eat. I felt absolutely great. Sorry for the long response.

[@MsHeatofthemoment]

@@mellman10 oh thanks! Great breakdown, you did fine by any measures 🙏🏻👌😉

[@mellman10]

@@MsHeatofthemoment OK so again I “fell” into an extended fast. This time it was 74 hours!! I will spare the unpleasant details on why this happened. I must say it was great. My energy levels seem to escalate every day and I debated on whether to continue for another day but stopped. Lost 11 lbs, of course some water but I believe some fat. Keto level was 3.8 mole/l. The one drawback, I didn’t get sleepy and had to take melatonin the 2nd and 3rd night. Planning to do another fast in December.

[@MsHeatofthemoment]

@@mellman10 oh my, thank you for an update .I had a major trouble sleeping on my 36 so I can feel your pain on melatonin! That’s probably the only side effect I had plus my workouts were kind of sluggish

[@sudoadminroot]

I do 36 hours once in a while but still consume black coffee(no sweetener).

[@bridgeboys4593]

Thomas liking your comment answered my question lol

[@ufo2576]

I have been doing the 16/8 fast for 6 weeks. Basically eat between 12 noon and 8pm every day. My body shape has changed, my waist is smaller and I feel 10 years younger. I can't wait to see what results I will achieve in another 2 months.

[@criticalthinker7822]

That cognitive function increase while fasting is legit.

[@hanifmacca]

Its like being "high" all the time. Heightened senses af.

[@blissfulluxurylife]

I’m still waiting on that ... Definitely hit extreme aggravation 🤦🏼‍♀️😆

[@criticalthinker7822]

@@blissfulluxurylife I used to get that aggravation until I eliminated all the added sugar. Now I forget to eat.

[@kharris2324]

True I notice my cognitive function increase during fasting.

[@olyjfitness]

I've Just started fasting again but the reason I stopped was my cognitive ability seem to drop. Like there was a delay in getting my brain to kick into gear. Anyways I've done x3 24 hour fast this months start a 36 today I'm hoping my cognitive ability will adjust I work in a dangerous job which is why I've avoided it for years since changing career

[@huzlfinance]

Did a.5 day water fast last week. Energy over the roof. So many benefits.

[@MStar10]

How did u do it? When you feel hungry just drink water? Any tips?

[@jasonpgallery]

@@MStar10 definitely start with 16:8 and work your way up.

[@MStar10]

I did 72 hr but middle of the night had the most horrible headache...it woke me up and I had to break my fast...

[@hadassahcornish2941]

@@MStar10electrolytes

[@angelac5359]

Been doing 36hr rolling fast for 3 weeks, lost 8lbs. I am happy because I feel good and I been trying for years. This is my new lifestyle.

[@michellerutter7966]

Decided to go for a 36 hour fast and came across this video. Very helpful.

[@phanx5050]

Bon courage je viens de réussir mon premier jeune de 36 heures et ça vaut le coup d'essayer.

[@Nabu78]

Starting my 36/40 hours weekly fast right now!! Love it so much! Thanks Thom for always being inspiring and supporting!! Peace to everyone from Italy!

[@nickippolito10]

Question: you do this fast once weekly? What are the other days like for you? Do you do 16:8? Or do you just eat normally throughout your day?

[@wanroisin5746]

I love how Thomas always makes an outline of the whole topic before actually starting. He’s more organized in discussing than my professors hahah

[@yelenaangeleski3354]

It's a basic teaching model: tell them what you're going to tell the, then go into the details, and finally wrap it up by summarising what you just told them. Most college profs -- my profession -- are never taught this technique so they don't know about it.

[@freedhoelay5953]

@@yelenaangeleski3354 I think they just don't care. They are tenured and totally uninspired. Dont mean to sound contradicting. I am in agreement with you. :)

[@ricardotorres1938]

Just did a 36 hour fast and feel absolutely amazing 🤩 working out as well drinking water with re lyte electrolytes and wow I’m impressed on a mission to lose 87 pounds of fat. Doing Omad and 1 36 hour fast once a week

[@dashielljeffries4283]

DUDE I've been doing this for 3 months how awesome you have a video up for this! Perfect, thank you

[@drNguWarHlaing]

For the first time, I finished a 36-hour fast today and dropped from 63.5 kg to 62.3 kg (1.2kg down). After eating, I'm starting another 36-hour fast. Wish me luck. My target weight loss is 54kg.

[@bbbrrrbbbrrr]

have you reached your goal?

[@sauravmodak507]

That was just glycogen loss

[@charlesterrizzi8311]

@@sauravmodak507 2.6 pounds was not glycogen

[@mariofialho]

Take asheaganfa to lower stress

[@pablom3283]

Fasting is not about losing kilo's It's about cleaning up the body Less kilos are just a nice bonus But those kilo's will come back very fast I have been fasting for 6 years on a regular basis But I do hard dry fasting 3 to 4 times more powerful So you don't have to do so much time fasting

[@rashadnelson1873]

Just finished up another 36 hour fast. Feeling great. Also watched Thomas' "Over 40 Fasting Guide" video. It's very intriguing. I'll definitely implement the every other fasting day protocol versus everyday.

[@arizonadesert5861]

I fasting this week for 41 hours! Was incredible! I always felt good never miss food I was very happy to do and I will do again 🙌🙌😀😀

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

Dude this what I have been doing for a couple of years now. Sun evening 4pm last meal till tues noon. I call it metabolic Monday! 4 x a month to 2x a month. Saved my metabolism Lost 150 lbs .gained 25 of it back ( lock down bs) back on track now feeling 👍

[@Ocxlocxl]

hows it going blacksmith?

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

@@Ocxlocxl it goes well.

[@ineedhoez]

Awesome

[@thearchedpromise3271]

@@abitoffblacksmithing9985 that is so cool metabolic Mondays!

[@XTheSpartanX7]

Metabolic mondays!! I also do these 36 hour fasts 2x a month.

[@sonanderson6351]

I can’t sleep when fasting, it drives me nuts, i love the feeling of fasting, but really need my sleep

[@arielsadventures426]

Same, it’s so annoying

[@gustavovalladares5296]

Taking a magnesium citrate pill can really give a calming effect that is excellent for sleeping, especially when you're 24 hours into a fast.

[@Sanaiya14]

Same! I cant fall asleep while fasting... days are fine but nights are the worst, especially because it's so calm and basically just boring that I just want to eat something.. :(

[@lerouxeverson2791]

@@Sanaiya14 why not take chamomile tea?

[@Sanaiya14]

@@lerouxeverson2791 I switched back to OMAD and it's fine now.. I range from 21-27 hours of fasting depending on the day.. but if I ever try to do a longer fast than that, Ill definitely try it! Thanks!

[@goofeybutreal4398]

I fast from Saturday night to Monday afternoon/evening every week. I’ve never felt better and have kept a healthy weight of 70kg at 1.82 meters tall.

[@Jk-nw2ke]

Do you eat healthy food during week days or you eat junk food as well

[@NS-ye8qv]

So amazing! Thank you for the video. I am going to start this 36 hour fast. I lost almost 80lbs in 1.5 years with regular intermittent fasting, eating from 12-6pm and then only drinking tea when I am hungry, It is amazing how the body adapts (also exercising too). My hubby says I look so much younger. I really like this video because you explain very well how the 36 hour fast works. I have about 10-15 lbs to go and will try adding this to my new lifestyle

[@praxis22]

Before Covid I was doing 72hrs a week, I'm pretty sure that saved me from cancer, since last May I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that was DOA on biopsy. This is pretty much unheard of, but I also discovered that cancer can use autophagy to survive when food is scarce, as it presumably was with me, as I've been doing Keto and fasting for 2 years or so. I did 72hrs a week or so ago, and I'm doing about 18hrs a day currently.

[@angelwehr6045]

Congrats

[@johnepyttesr8947]

Great job!

[@Woo94ster]

What is DOA?

[@praxis22]

​@@Woo94ster Dead On Arrival

[@Mhphung]

That mental focus @ 24+ is something I love to chase

[@verapapi6891]

Woah! Attempting my first ever 36 hour fast last night, I felt horrible all morning but around 1-2pm (about 16 hours) I got a random burst of energy and I feel great

[@saintsocramnymaia5511]

I'm doing it too lol, . Make sure you eat a feast of meats, vegetables and carbs till you're stuffed, . Make sure your food has all of the crucial vitamins you need to live, . Fast food or cheap food won't cut it and will make you horribly sick around the 12-16 hour mark, . stop the fast if u feel sick and go over what you ate and your vitamin deficiencies. . I have been eating steak, broccoli with rice or mashed potatoes and a protein milkshake with collagen and some generic multivitamin pills and so far it's been going good, . I don't recommend this kind of fast if you work on your feet all day, it's torture lol

[@WatchingPlanesnbirds]

Yes push through and you'll get stronger. Great job!

[@kalleandersson916]

I have been doing 16/8 intermittent fasting for almost 18 months. Now, I'm planning to incorporate 36-hour fasts every other Sunday initially, with the goal of eventually doing it every Sunday. I'm 36 years old, and my physique stands out in the community where I live. I have a low body fat percentage, ample muscle mass, fantastic skin, and thick, healthy hair. I consistently exercise and pay attention to my diet, but I attribute much of the change to my fasting routine.

[@wolfen71lonewolf5]

I stumbled on this channel,purely by chance,this fella is a great teacher,I’ve done 2 fasts for 50 hrs,given up sugar totally.lost fat,gained muscle.

[@011219551]

I did my 1st 48 hour fast this week. It was good. I'm starting another fast tonight. I'm going to do a 3 day fast this week. Thinking about doing this once a month, for a few months. 36 hour fast sounds great!

[@swaggiodimaggio4536]

Just in time, I start rolling 36s tonight. I'll be doing 6 in a row and then back to normal 18/6s. Woooooohhh!

[@swaggiodimaggio4536]

@CjTooCut Haha, no.

[@Cam-ec2pf]

Last week I started my first water fast without a clue how long I'd go, it ended 120 hours later 🙂 I enjoyed the experience a lot

[@dublinjazz1]

Are you sure you actually enjoyed it, or were you hallucinating? LOL:)

[@ambition903]

What!.. You shouldn't dive into a fast like that🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@YogonKalisto]

it's weird how natural and easy it is. feast then fast the feast then etc. always listen to your body so you know what you need. dont watch cooking shows while fasting. exercise while fasting, not while feasting!

[@niecek.6473]

My hubby just did one… needs to lose the weight. I just did OMAD for 18 days and watched my scale starting to move again.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@dublinjazz1 Everything is a Joke until you are down at the 5 yard line. No OlO.

[@marialaskari2903]

I love how well documented your info is, it makes your videos very usefull and clarifying on a subject with many contradicting data involved....Thank you you are golden :)

[@myraconstant3722]

First timer here and your videos are helping me big time for me to do fasting properly. I am learning a lot. Thank you Thomas!

[@jeffb.3075]

That shirt tho.......Thank you sir for supporting the cause!

[@fignewton8690]

There are very noticeable differences in meditation after 24 hours of fasting and there after! Noticeable physical, mental, emotional and spiritual differences with fasting and low carb eating. It seems to be a great balancer for me! Thank you for your channel

[@Jubileeluna]

Im completed my first 48 he fast for the very first time and I’m so proud. Going to make this a regular thing 🙌🏽

[@niellalien]

What do you consume to break your fast?

[@Jubileeluna]

@@niellalien I’ve gone vegan now. 3 weeks ago I mostly ate 4 eggs, loaded with vegetables, potatos, oatmeal. Now Ive gone mostly alkaline vegan no eggs or milk. I’ve made quinoa with kale salad, squash with olive oil and parsley and pretty much figuring it out as I go.

[@TzoHill]

@@Jubileeluna a year later are you still vegan? how do you feel?

[@NetSkillNavigator]

I have mental clarity during and after my 36 hours fasting. I was energetic and supa' motivated working. Never felt lazy that time.

[@PeterSchott]

Hadn't heard of this particular name for a fast, but I appreciate the overview. Definitely a lot of benefits to planned fasting that we don't typically hear about. I'd appreciate continuing information about fasting as you feel led.

[@tubefreakmuva]

Just so good mate. Honestly, your content is just sublime. I'm always learning because of you. Thankyou so so much

[@PaanAkeer]

Thomas I think you are the best thing KZbin has ever seen and should be grateful for. I am starting a 36 hours Now. Will keep you up to date. In April I did 14 water fast but I got very sick and my entire body was covered in rashes and I had to be hospitalised due the the seriousness of the sores. Doctors told me never to fast that long again cos of my reaction. It was not keto rash, it was 2000 x1000 I could sit down.

[@colinjonker2728]

AWWWYEAAAHHH Just finished my first Monk fast, first time fasting more than 22hours. Wasnt that hard to do, only thing that truly sucked was being cold. Will do this every week. Thank you Thomas

[@Ocxlocxl]

i fast 23 hours without a problem, but i also get chilly, so am wearing a long sleeved thermal vest every day now, its a small price to pay to feel so good, keep warm my fasting compadre

[@residentlou4410]

Did this last week and I might just try it again. I had stuck to strict keto for 3 months and then ate a whole lot of junk for my birthday and the following weekend. Started my fast Sunday night and ate during my lunch break on Tuesday. Felt amazing.

[@Troubadourmusic8412]

Wonderful video Thomas! AND THANK YOU for being awake with the T~shirt you are wearing! Good to see you are awake to what is really on with all of this! Bless you!

[@zepecat]

I agree. The 36-hour fasting has worked pretty well for me.

[@JezaLoki]

I didn’t know this had a name. I’ve been doing a 36-40 hour fast once per week, every week for about 2 years now. Last calorie intake is Sunday night. Go all Monday fasted, and then break the fast when I feel like it on Tuesday. I figure Mondays suck no matter what so might as well get it all out of the way then.

[@gustavovalladares5296]

I've been doing this too for 3 weeks now, I plan to do it for a lifetime. Have you noticed anything good in your overall health because of this?

[@JezaLoki]

@@gustavovalladares5296 yes, definitely. My weight has been much more manageable. My overall mental clarity and energy has increased. As a result, my motivation has also increased. I realised I took up studying Japanese shortly after starting this system of fasting. I doubt I'd have had the will before when on a conventional diet.

[@kentuckyburbon1777]

Mondays are good for me too…recently I aborted on a weekend fast, made it through Saturday until the afternoon Sunday…I just wanted to eat with my family

[@elcapitan6126]

yep the Monday sucks thing was why I choose Mondays too. Can't lose what we never had (an enjoyable Monday)

[@irenethinkingright]

So Cool. Am 13 hrs into my 36 hr fast and what a boost of mindset watching this. Monk Fast let's do this

[@ROBLIFTS]

Thank you for informative videos 🙏🏼 I love the science part of all your videos. I just recently started Intermittent Fasting thanks to you and have already started to notice benefits. I also did my first 48 hour fast thanks to your videos. I think the initial IF i did for a few weeks definitely helped me not feel hungry during that experience!! Thank you again!

[@InsuranceSpecialist]

2018 bought his program and learned how to fast and how to eat. Went from 285 pound former athele with every excuse @ 27%bodyfat to 215 @ 15% and I'm 6'2 42yrs old. Thomas your passion changed my thought process and happily annoyed my friends 🙂

[@elijahbouldin3095]

Great video! Very informative. I'm doing my first fast currently. I did the first 3 days juicing and water and I was going to stop there but I feel good and I know there's benefits to just a water fast. So today is my 4th day with no solid food and 1st day with just water. I'm probably going to eat tomorrow but I will definitely be going for 36 hours before eating. If you're watching this and wondering if you should fast I can tell you I'm so glad I did this. It has heavily reduced my inflammation. And it feels great to not walk around feeling like 10lbs of food is just sitting in my body and my gut. I'm not as bloated. I also have much more time on my hands. That's one thing I didn't think would change but the amount of time it takes to prep, cook, eat, and wash dishes all day is more than I realized. It gives me much more time to be productive!

[@MochaZilla]

I like to do 36 hour fast from Sunday night around 6:00 p.m. to Tuesday morning. I typically eat around 8 to 9:00 a.m. Because I still go to the gym and work out and do my normal morning routine. But 36 hour fast have been my favorite fast ever since I started fasting years ago.

[@MochaZilla]

@CjTooCut awesome! What kinda idea, if you don't mind sharing?

[@MochaZilla]

@CjTooCut good for you man, sounds like a good routine. Hope it works out well for ya!

[@mynnleechristine]

@@MochaZilla Do you know when was that winnie the pooh made? We have exactly the same pooh and I couldn't find the same pooh.

[@arniediaz1244]

Do you take appetite suppressants ?

[@Mayrita77]

I do the same but I just started. I've done it only 2 weeks. How has it been for you? Have you lost weight?

[@martiniversen4898]

This Method of fasting works great for me as someone who is at a healthy weight. especially love the detailed advice on breaking the fast. Going from supper to the day and a half later and having breakfast always seemed intuitive to me, glad to hear about this.

[@damienkilcannonvryce]

I’m on 56hrs of my water fast. After I’ve finished 72hrs, I’ll move onto a smoothie fast for 96hrs. After that, I’ll do intermittent fasting to introduce solid foods again. Considering a Mediterranean diet or the biblical Book of Daniel diet. Give myself a break from meat, diary, egg, fish and alcohol. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@marklenhay5903]

I love his videos always loaded with information that helps me on my health journey

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Recently tried out some 36 hour fasts and they're well worth the effort - I feel cognitive and energy benefits for a week! I feel like it's a keystone habit to practice when you reasonably can, planning the day with least stress and social engagement. It's hard because we have such a luxury of snacking 24/7 today and cravings / emotional de-stressing connections to food will indeed be challenged. The more psychological marketing gears food towards pleasure, the harder fasting gets. Yet, there is a pleasure in fasting too with all the benefits as well - it brings you closer to your own human nature. There's no question we have an incredibly rich food culture today but perhaps also the greatest unhealthy obsessions with mindless snacking around the clock - the concept of meals within limited time frames is very much a hardwired fasting practice from the scarcity of hunter-gatherer consumption in evolution. I think our personal lifestyle and schedule can help determine what works best for our own situation of where the timeframe of eating can be shifted, so there's a ton of possibilities. Perhaps a more midday timeframe is ideal though, eating too late and disrupting sleep can have a ripple effect throughout the week so that might be the most risky time - a super late meal and yet needing to wake up early as well. By far it seems like the most reckless is snacking all day super early morning and late into the evening. For me, fasting has revealed so much more of the emotional and stress connections I've been unaware of with food - especially when I tried a 5 day water fast, you examine a great deal about yourself and it's very much a detox and a spiritual level of introspection. Ideally though, 12-36 hour fasts intermittently each week seems much more sustainable and enjoyable. 5 days is more of a vacation that requires very solid planning and just isn't realistic for some but stuff like not eating until noon, etc will absolutely add up in benefits over time. Several of my friends lost considerable weight simply skipping that "most important meal of the day" which is still just a meal but with a al ot more marketing perhaps with an increase in unnatural wake times for school/work/etc. With kids, it makes more sense to eat breakfast - may not be suffering metabolic syndrome yet as many adults are now (especially today) but the food choices are crucial and difficult with so many unhealthy breakfasts especially geared towards kids almost like a conspiracy to promote diabetes and metabolic syndrome (but also the fact that they sell way more powerfully because sugar tastes and feels fun combined with flashy ad experiences). I believe the deregulation of child marketing especially occurred around the 1980s and this was a huge mistake... if anything, this marketing needs the most regulation being they are most psychologically vulnerable to this dietary programming for later in life, very much unaware of the subconscious influence. Absolutely significant in the spike of obesity today - it all begins with that early psychological upbringing but not to say that can't change later as well.

[@bdgabuilt]

Watching this after completing an 80+ hour fast. I feel incredible and I'm seriously considering making changes to my usual 18/6 protocol. Hence why I'm learning about the Monk fast lol

[@blarney7777]

Probably my 50th time watching this video. Start off all my 36hr fast right here. Thanks Thomas!

[@georgetattam3475]

I was so pleased to find this post. I have been searching on line for weeks for information about intermittent fasting but everything seemed to talk about what to EAT while fasting??? For the last six weeks or so I have been fasting every third day, eat normally for two days then fast on the third only having water. So effectively a 36 hour fast. Although not the prime motivation, I have lost approximately 3 kilo and body fat has gone down from 22.6% to 20% over that time. Look forward to watching more of your videos to see what I can learn. Thanks for what you do.

[@karend.9218]

I just finished a 44 hour fast. Last week I did 70 hours. This second fast was much easier. I thought I couldn’t fast because, well, who wants to be uncomfortable. Two years 16/8 led to a few OMAD days, then eased in with fasting. I’m all in now.

[@richfewell4424]

More about Alternate Day Fasting please. I am having amazing results with it!

[@etoilenouveau]

Most informative video I’ve found on balancing workouts with fasting!

[@chipsmith7459]

Thank Thomas for your consistently great content and thanks for a lot of the great content below! I am completely fat adapted and have many +++ pounds to go. I am trying fasting full day every other day (30 hours), until I get my weight down. It was hard in the beginning but honestly, I'm never hungry (maybe a gurgle at 8 pm), and I know I can eat the following morning, so it is way easier then a Long-term fast (which I find hard to start and commit). Actually, the day I don't eat, I feel like a million bucks. At some point I will add a long-term fast (21-30 days). I've also noticed when I eat, my body gets hot, to the point that I could go outside in cold only shorts. Mornings, I wake up ready to go with no alarm clock and the days I eat, no desire for coffee! Isn't that weird! To me, having all the fat is actually a real opportunity to do some serious fasting cycles. Its not for the skinny people! So question to any experts - If floppy skin is an issue, How low should we go on protein? I'm assuming the body can recycle, so if I don't have too much protein then my skin will be tighter right? Can excessive skin be minimized? Idea- How about red light therapy to force recycling of skin? or Maybe UVB light therapy or sun, a little damage, again to force the skin to be recycled, plus that extra vitamin D. I love hearing about this stuff. Some of you guys & gals are on the bleeding edge.

[@sweetrouble420]

Digging the shirt and what it stands for. Standing with you

[@Z-Diode]

I do 36 h water fastings twice a week and 72 h water fastings every two weeks. All other days 18 - 22 hours. Couldn’t imagine to live without this practice anymore.

[@elizabethdoyle6497]

I love watching all those informative videos....I have been doing OMED for 5 month and loving it. For the first time I have done the 42 hours fast it was so easy for me I could have done it for longer, but it was grand finale day so I had to brake my fast ... I ate very health and had 2 small meals on that day ....I'll happy do it again ...😊

[@worththefight1096]

Great to see this. I try to do the Monk Fast every week. It has been an absolute game-changer. Thanks for illuminating why

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

Awesome video man thank you for another great one!

[@anjushi757]

9days

[@natubb]

Loved the video. Im currently doing this. On Friday’s night i have my last meal until Sunday’s noon. I do it like this because i dont workout on the weekend. You can get really foggy, so stay hydrated and consume 2 or 3 grains of salt if you feel dizzy.

[@sambryant163]

Such an informative video, great work Thomas 👏🏻

[@monicasmith6385]

Great video Thomas. Your videos are always excellent. Just enough science to explain the physiology and then how to easily put it into practice. I always enjoy learning something new from you.

[@codymoore9596]

I would actually love to hear about different types of fasts and the benefits as well. As much info about fasting as possible please. Thanks a lot Thomas.

[@candleshake]

More about fasting please. I gained a lot of weight during the first months of the pandemic, then I recently started doing 48hr fasts like twice per week or so and I’m getting amazing results. I’m not sure if it’s healthy or not though. All I know is that I can’t stand myself being overweight. So thank god for the long fasts.

[@petercarter1107]

Awesomely presented. You stand out from everyone else!

[@tashihishey34]

I've been doing 16 hour fasting, 2 meals a day everyday. Then I introduced a 24 hour fasting 1 meal a day every week with 2 meals a day for the rest of the week. Thanks to you, I'm keen on a 36 hour fasting, followed by my 2 meals a day routine for the rest of the week and a 1 meal a day in between. Besides everything you stated which was awesome, autophagy also kicks in with prolonged fasting, so 36 hours of fasting makes complete sense, reinforced with the OMAD and 2 meals a day.

[@audrey3042]

Tashi I’m just curious if you tried 36 hour fasting? I just completed my first 24 hour fast and I feel great but 36 seems like a big jump

[@collarmole1819]

I'm presently on a 36-hour fast.

[@3-body-problem]

aaaaand, you're done! Pizza time 🍕

[@collarmole1819]

@@3-body-problem I did have pizza today omg how did you know 🤯

[@Sanaiya14]

@@collarmole1819 happens with me too lol.. when I fast a bit longer than usual, I usually crave pizza... I dont always get it but have a huge craving for it until I eat something else lol...

[@meilmarc14]

I do a 36 hour every week, starting Monday evening at 7pm, I break it Wednesday mornings at 7am, all the other days I do the 20:4 protocol.

[@kayem9909]

Wow!! You're a beast. That's awesome.

[@carlmarc3877]

how is that working for you in regards to muscle building

[@meilmarc14]

@@carlmarc3877 it works very well with building lean muscle. I do compound lifts and sprint intervals along with jumping rope and boxing.

[@steveotatooed]

This is almost exactly what I am going to do for an entire year. 48 hour fast every week on my two days off and 20:4 the other 5 days

[@ak100k4]

Do you also do intermittent fasting for the rest of the week?

[@stadiondude]

I’ve been 18-6 for a few weeks. I love it. Coming from a keto dietI always overate. Now I just tell myself to act right when hungry and move on. So much easier than thinking about what you can and can’t eat while on the road and traveling.

[@stellaminja3222]

Lost 24lbs, in 8weeks, on OMAD and eating balanced diet with carbs,proteins,greens and fat.. today dong 48hrs fast.. thanx for your contents, they are realy helpfull.. followng you for over 4-5years.. you real changing the world.. May our God keep you 🙏

[@marcelacarmona9124]

Ok! I’m starting 36h fasting on Monday.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

You got it!

[@cintikevin1]

This is the exact fast that I have done numerous times. It is super easy (as long as you have been eating IF at the 16-8, 18-6 or OMAD windows). You think you can't do it but it's really just your frame of mind. I start fasting at 6:00 pm on Thursday. Go to work and don't eat all day Friday (fasting is much easier when you are busy doing things). Then wake up Saturday morning. Sometimes I eat right away and sometimes I wait till Noon ish. I honestly don't feel any different (hunger wise) on Saturday mornings whether fasting the day before or not. It is truly easily done. And I just got done with my 1st extended fast. I made it 66-67 hours. And, once again, it wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be. If you've ever thought about going longer......DO IT! Bust through what you think you can't do. It's really not that bad/hard.

[@judysargeant6388]

As always Thomas, thank you. Very clear and puts things into perspective for me. Thanks

[@AmyLee-nc1on]

First time going on a Monk Fasting after watching this video. I will be doing Heavy lifting tomorrow morning and then break the fast. Thank you for all the info you are sharing :)

[@eburgrod8772]

This sounds much more beneficial than my current 8 hour per day while sleeping fast 😁

[@raphealpickett3178]

I’ve been doing alternate day fasting along with keto for a few weeks with great results.

[@DayOneLifeCoaching]

Great info! I am 15 hours into a 24 hour fast, so I watched this at the perfect time… switching to the 36 fast followed by the shorter fast tomorrow 😎