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Dietitng is mentally exhausting, but Intermittent Fasting relieves it!
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[@aprildawson3316]

I have been doing alternate day fasting for 22 days. The first 10 days or so were super hard. Lots of cravings and I was thinking about eating constantly. But than I hit a point that I was going longer and longer before I felt like I wanted to eat. But now I am easily going 40 hours without eating. In the mean time I'm still feeding my kids and husband and not wanting what I'm making for them. I am eating the meals I want on my eat days, and ill have a piece of dessert if I want it. The only thing I feel like I have really changed at this point is I cut out all drinks and only drink water. I was a Pepsi addict, at least 3 cans a day. But I cut that out 3 months ago. And I cut out snacking on junk between meals. I have tried many diets before and have always failed. I have 100lbs to lose, and I made a deal with myself to lose it by my 40th birthday, which is exactly 1 year from today (Its my birthday🤗). I am happy to say that in those last 22 days I am currently down 18lbs, and feeling so motivated to succeed.

[@hanab837]

Great job!!! Cutting out soda is huge (and really hard to do). You can do this!

[@jonisauers5130]

Perfect!! You've got this...go you!!!

[@1GoldenBreeze]

Happy birthday! What a wonderful gift to give yourself.💜

[@maryfolks9368]

Happy Birthday and congrats on the 18 pounds!!! 🤗

[@traceygervais5452]

Happy birthday and what a wonderful gift you have given yourself! Congratulations and you got this!!!

[@melissab7777]

My son who is 15, was not happy with his body. He went from about 280 down to about 165 following intermittent fasting. He has been a huge inspiration.

[@tammi67able]

🎉that’s great

[@joel_13_]

Love this!

[@tamidurcan6804]

It works!!!! I think people new to this have to have the Scientific explanation of why it works. I have an obese friend that keeps trying to convince me that she hardly eats anything. But when I am around her she’s eating little bits all day long. She doesn’t understand that during the fasting period our body is lowering insulin and repairing many damaged cells and reducing toxins plus inflammation in our body. It was a game changer when I finally realized that myself. I have been an intermittent faster for three years now, have lost all of the extra weight, I am no longer prediabetic, I no longer have high cholesterol or triglycerides, all of my labs are in the normal ranges. I didn’t even change what I eat only when. Feeling blessed and healthy!! I’m 57 and feel better than I have in over 20 years!! 😍

[@kramttocs5763]

OMAD 5 days a week, 16/8 on the weekends since mid January. Life changing. Everything is better. First week was kinda tuff, smooth sailing from there. Dropping weight and feeling great.

[@slimelove3493]

Ok

[@patgentry7268]

Great motivation, and so to the point! I’m at Day 80, and 77 years old! Have lost 30 lbs. But best of all is the simplicity, freeing me to live my full life without worry. Health is the best by-product of IF. So important with Covid as a threat, particularly for those of us who are a little older. Thank you!

[@patgentry7268]

@@rosalie766 11 AM-4 PM, usually. I have done a later window, but evening eating tends to be less veggie-focused! I eat everything and drink wine, too…because I love to cook and socialize. Still learning. I admire those who are more disciplined, but so far this where I’m at. It’s great to have a sense of optimism about how and what to eat.

[@gillsimpson4976]

I am 66 and have been IF for several years and initially lost 28 lbs. more recently I found all these amazing people on KZbin and discovered more info about IF. I have lost 14lbs in the past 8 weeks but more importantly all my blood test were normal. That’s more important than anything else. I feel great, clothes look good on me especially as I try to dress, not young but modern. I generally fast from 6.30pm until at least 3pm the following day but some days I do 22 hours fasting. I eat low carb but not keto. I cook everything from scratch and eat lots of salads and vegetables but usually have a little treat after my evening meal but nothing to calorific or high in carbs. I don’t drink alcohol so that’s easier for me cos that can be a dealbreaker for some.

[@sharonbohannon1219]

A fellow 77 yo! Nice to hear of your success!

[@kathcares]

I have been intermittent fasting for 8 months now. I reversed type 2 diabetes I had for 25 years. At the beginning of the Pandemic I was convinced that Covid would kill me with all my health concerns. Well, earlier this week I tested positive. I've had very mild symptoms, more like a mild flu. I never expected that intermittent fasting would make such an improvement to my immune system. I believe these changes actually saved my life. May you enjoy many years of good health and joyful living!

[@JennyLory]

@@kathcares I'm so happy to hear that IF helped you!!! How are you feeling these days, love? I hope you have recovered!!

[@francinedaigneault156]

7 months in 73 years old down 77 lbs. so great

[@marylynnb.9795]

"18 little slices" 🤣 I like how black and white I.F. is. That works for me too. No mental juggling. After I eat and feel so full, I actually look forward to feeling hungry again. (I never thought I'd say that.)😊

[@1GoldenBreeze]

My story is a little different. Even as a kid I didn't eat breakfast so I.F. has always been a part of how I eat. I was never small but was at the top end of my healthy weight range most of the time. Sometimes I would go 5-10lbs into being overweight but would naturally drop back into a healthy weight. It wasn't until I lost the use of my legs and had to depend on using a wheelchair for mobility that I went into the overweight category and stayed there. I wasn't necessarily unhappy with my body, but I was unhappy with needing a larger size in clothing. When my 10-12's turned into 14's, 16's, and then 18's I didn't like it one bit, but I felt stuck. I discovered keto in 2017 and knew that it wasn't going to be a problem for me because I didn't eat a lot of carbs anyway so I didn't have to give up much. About 6wks into keto I found myself eating only one meal in 24 - 36hrs. My transition into ADF was relatively easy and I've never looked back. My weight went back down, but I still got hit with having to buy new clothes because I ended up settling in at a size 6. Thankfully I've been mostly weight stable since 2018.

[@lindatellier8686]

Intermittent fasting comes so natural to me. Even though I love food... ALL food!!! LOL... I typically didn't stop to eat meals three times a day. I often skipped breakfast. When I'm focused on work, I hate to stop to eat. I often would say, "I didn't eat all day." But when I looked back, I did drink a lot of sugary calories and graze throughout the day. Now, I truly eat once a day, but this way of eating has made that a very mindful, intentional experience. I gravitate to nutrient dense foods that please my senses. I enjoy that meal so much. And I FEEL so much healthier! I'm off most of my medications. No more hot flashes or night sweats. And..... I am sleeping through the night for the first time in 23+ years!!!!

[@JorritV]

Yes. This week there were cookies at work but instead of eating them I just took them home for later. I even got to a 20h fast that day. 5th day of 16:8 now. Hope to really make it a lifestyle. :)

[@gertiemash5308]

I’m celebrating month 2 of intermittent fasting..it so fits into my life and it works for me. I haven’t seen any lbs loss, but inches speak volumes and I’m elated. Love your videos, keep em coming.

[@slopez1901]

Ya I’m not losing weight either it’s so weird

[@DreamingCatStudio]

I’m only on week 2 and down a couple of pounds but my belly is flatter. I’m encouraged!

[@uploadtime1780]

Hidden sugars take you out of ketosis

[@macy292]

I did about a 20 hour fast 5 days a week for the last 3 months; I lost 11 pounds but I've stopped losing weight for the last 4 weeks or so. I'm stuck at 133-134 lbs now. I'm only 5'1 so I believe I'm still heavy for my frame.

[@uploadtime1780]

@@macy292 what foods do you break your fast with?

[@mariodigiosia481]

Omg, that is so funny! I usually eat from 4PM until 8PM. If by chance I throw anything, even a couple almonds in my mouth, then there is a cascade of eating that happens from that point. Eating causes more eating. However, if I don't eat anything until 4PM, I don't even think of food until that first bite. It's crazy how the mind works! When you spread a healthy amount of calories across three meals , all three meals are crushing disappointments lol but when you eat those same calories in 4 hour window are like a mountain of food. In those 4 hours, I eat like a teenager again. It is sooooo enjoyable and I'm holding my 40 lbs loss after 6 months. Magic!! Have a good day!!

[@quiltbugj]

Love this! I´m incapable of stopping after one bite of anything sweet and carby! Oh - the memories of sneaking back to the breakroom for just one more!!

[@nancydeford4693]

I think definitely as women we make dieting so mental. I stressed about my weight, dieting, counting points etc. My husband doesn't experience any of that. Thanks for saying this out loud because it made total sense and I agree, IF is so much easier.

[@healthhollow7218]

AMEN!!!! We have hormones to deal with and it’s so much harder all the way around on us girls. Not that I don’t have respect for my hubby. He’s my world!!! I just know we have a tougher journey than they do

[@ToaderMihali]

I've started intermittent fasting in 24 february 2022, Ive lost 22 kg , I'm 77kg right now. I'm doing OMAD since 2 weeks ago and is bloody awesome.

[@hanab837]

The zero concept is awesome. I just did my first 36 hour fast a couple of days ago, and I couldn't believe how easy it actually was! The mental burden of figuring out what to eat just wasn't there, and it felt so freeing! I am going to keep going with my 2 meals a day most days of the week with a 36 hour fast thrown in each week. Intermittent fasting is life changing.

[@sabrinarojas4796]

This is so true. I do OMAD and I struggle a lot during the last 4 or 5 hours before going to bed. Not because I'm hungry but because I was in the habit of eating and snacking all day at any hour. I miss eating as an activity. But like you said, it becomes easier with time. I'm one month in and lost 25 lbs.

[@MrsK976]

Did you just start one meal a day with no work up to it?

[@sabrinarojas4796]

@@MrsK976 I think I did two meals the first 3 or 4 days. But it became really easy to switch to one meal.

[@BarbieDoll-KenDoll]

Eating like an activity, that is what I want all the time 😢

[@Fat2Health]

I love intermittent fasting...Fairly new to it but it works and I've never felt so well in my entire life! I found it so easy... I try to eat less high carbs as I found that these kept me a 'Slave' to food. I still eat things like a burger when I am travelling but I know that I will crave more food after but the difference is, I am aware. I have lost 154 lbs ( 5 stone since cutting out HIGH carbs and 2 of the 5 from intermittent fasting which I will do for the rest of my life. I like the thought of '0' thanks for this video x

[@patsyc229]

I've been on intermittent fasting for over two years, usually a four hour window sometime less. I don't feel deprived, can't imagine going back to breakfast, lunch and dinner.

[@blkbrn1952]

OMG this is so on the spot. This was me before when we had cake or ice cream in the house. I'll just have a sliver, how many times have I said that and how many slivers did I have. Today I have ice cream in my freezer, believe me when I tell you that I could not keep ice cream in the house. A quart would be gone in 24 hours, I could constantly hear it calling me. Today there is a quart of ice cream in my freezer, not sure how long it has been there, close to two weeks. I've only had ice cream twice and I actually forget that it is in there. I don't even know how much is left because I guess my husband has eaten some. I don't feel as if food has a hold on me anymore, I choose when and what I eat, it's very liberating.

[@jordm643]

Yeah. Damn right.firl

[@claudiagerisch4147]

You re stronger than a gummybear!😂

[@DreamingCatStudio]

I love IF because it’s simple. I agree “the joy of zero” is why it works so well! My life is complicated enough, so something clear and simple is such a relief!

[@wilburmills4061]

Jackie, as a person who has been IFing over 5 years, what you say is absolutely true. "0" is key. Anything other than "0" creates a different metabolic action. Anything other "0" is not fasting. And "0" is what makes IF easier than calorie counting. From looking at your arms, I can see you are still losing weight. (you do not need to lose weight), I hope you are appreciating the other benefits of IF.

[@taowaycamino4891]

It's easy that during your eating window you end up with a caloric surplus or gain weight if you eat too much or don't restrict or count calories at all. Maybe not you, but other people could have that problem. Thanks for the show and Godspeed!

[@bfleming5541]

I totally agree! IF is so much easier for me than constantly obsessing about what I can eat and what I can’t. It’s the easiest thing to manage, either it’s time to eat or it’s not.

[@kmama802]

OMG! THANK YOU!!! This really clicked with me finally! Told myself all week "it's not my eating window" I did allow myself a small portioned serving of nuts around 2pm because my belly growls so loud patients would comment. Then nothing until dinner. Today there were bagels, pizza, cookies and cake. I said no to all of it, and was actually easier than I thought it would be. I gained weight the 1st day but am trying to stick it out and hope the scale will show in my favor. Thanks so much for explaining it as the power of zero!

[@5581debdo1]

Hi. First well done! Tummy growls stop. Have glass of water instead of food. Just try it.

[@jenniferjones8907]

I started IF in May & gradually worked up to 18-20 hours steadily the last several weeks. I have only lost a couple lbs. 😞 I’m not stuffing myself but I eat 2 good meals in my feasting window and 100% clean fast for about 6 weeks. Been reading fast, feast repeat to educate myself. I am feeling a little discouraged not losing weight. I can appreciate the other benefits of IF but need to lose weight also. Any advice?

[@KylaJo2]

I started OMAD 2 weeks ago. You're right, it's so freeing. I'm technically a weight watchers member still, but I hate tracking. I'm probably WAY over the points but losing weight. For the first time, I don't feel guilty after I eat! You're so right, the burden is lifted.

[@kimhepburn2086]

I've been intermittent fasting for over five years but when I would backslide I turned to OMAD, which worked for a couple weeks until it didn't. I've watched some of your videos lately and had a eureka moment, which I learnrned from you. And that is to keep track of when you open your window and when you close it, then tabulate the length of your fast. My window is usually no more than two hours, and I finally don't feel I have to eat everything at once! This is very freeing and the weight it coming off again. Thank you for your passion to drive your messages home.

[@diellensy27]

Intermittent fasting (is it time?) paired with intuitive eating (am I full?) has taken the brain games down to nearly nothing. Also shortening my eating window to 5 hours and 2 meals has taken all the decision fatigue away as well. I only have to decide twice per day what and how much I'm going to eat and that is so freeing.

[@angiep6372]

I came across one of your KZbin posts almost a month ago and decided this was something I’d like to try. The best thing to come out of Time Restricted Eating is mental freedom! No more should I or shouldn’t I. No more guilt. No more feeling like I’ve failed at dieting. So I’m writing this, just to say thanks.

[@tamaraheram3001]

Check out Dr Jason Fung' s IF KZbin videos they're so informational and helpful. A great balance to the encouragement this one gives!

[@alstonkendra9]

I'm over 40 and decided to go on a 3 day water fast. It was unusual but also so liberating. After finishing the 3 day water fast, I knew I could fast to loose weight and improve myself. I am now on ADF and I also work out too. I am finally getting the body and life I want

[@DanetteVega]

I am about to start IF. You have educated me enough, I bought the book. I’m identical to you as far as worrying about my weight or worrying about what diet. It controls my life!!! I’m positive this will be what works for me. And I am a Michigander as well!!

[@mcspankie2010]

Im exactly like that you hit the nail on the head IF is what works for me and I dont wake up every morning hating myself

[@bonniebaby143]

I've been IF for quite some time now. It's SO freeing!! And EASY!! Every morning I wake up thinking about what I'm going to cook for dinner. It gives me something to look forward to everyday. I also put more love and thought into my cooking. Plus I've lost weight, it's a win-win!

[@kimberlyturany370]

Absolutely truly enjoy this video and this channel. I am so addicted to food. Not good wholesome food. It’s processed and highly sugared highly chemical ect. I am one of those people who will open up my window and stuff my face for four hours with all the foods that I can’t have on a traditional diet. One day 70% of my food was dessert! So much so that every day I was feeling worse and worse and worse. Like a food hangover. I heard in one of your other videos that you just naturally don’t gravitate towards an oatmeal cream pie anymore! That’s why I’m sticking with intermittent fasting. I’m believing that eventually my body will change it’s addiction. I have to believe that. I’m also attempting to open up my window with wholesome healthy foods FIRST! Then trying to limit the dessert and junk food until the end of the window. Addiction is a real thing but I believe intermittent fasting is going to set me free. Thank you for all that you do!

[@Cool.Cat.Flannegan]

I started Zero Monday 4/18/22 and this tool has been so helpful to say no to foods/beverages outside of my eating window. I look forward to the delayed gratification of that dessert when my eating window opens. I actually seem to eat less dessert. Instead of lets say eating all the cake throughout the day, it’s now a small portion, and I’m able to enjoy my chocolate cake for many, many, many more days. You sharing your realistic eating journey using IF to lose weight is so hopefully. I find pushing my fasting window from 16 to 18 to 20 hours is quite easy, because the ‘carrot’ dangling in front is the delicious and healthy foods I get to eat and also enjoying a respectable dessert portion 😄

[@innaedwards3568]

This is very very true. It becomes very easy to say no just because you’re not in the feeding window. I agree with every word you shared.

[@tomconway5684]

I did the same thing you did. I did one meal a day for 6 months and lost 50lbs. The most important thing about fasting is the health you feel from it. The next step is to avoid Processed food to stay healthy.

[@coffeecrazy70]

💯 I am either eating or I’m not. Very easy to say no to food if my window is closed.

[@gapeach51170]

I have only been fasting for a little over a week and I have cut out junk food and I have lost 5lbs, have so much energy and sleeping so much better. yay!

[@vinoman4329]

This is exactly how I approached IF from the very beginning. I’ve never understood “dirty” fast. Never made any sense. If u eat a calorie, it’s not a fast. Water, coffee tea. Period. Then eat clean in the feast window. Additionally, I’d never have the discipline to eat just a tiny bit. When I eat, I’m all in. When I fast I’m all fast.

[@JennyLory]

Jackie, the message in this video is perfection! I am totally on board with you. I also love to eat. Most of the time, I'm not even hungry, I just love to eat! 🤣 But if I let any flavor touch my tongue, it feels like it isn't possible for me to stop eating. And that is terrifying! So, because of that IF is SO FREEING!!! Using the method of clean fasting (no hunger!!) as well as having my flexible (moveable) OMAD schedule, I am just so happy with my way of eating 😊, ciao!

[@tijocreates]

One month in and down 10lbs. Even with Easter celebrations,it can be done. 👍🏻

[@clarerichards5362]

Thank you for this. I have been playing with Intermittent fasting for months but having been sticking to it. I started again this week and have been researching to learn asmuch as I can to help me not fall of the wagon. Your KZbin channel is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, its really helping me see why I wasnt sticking to it and I feel so much happier this time round.

[@casseycanderal1750]

jackie you are changing my life ❤️i just wanted you to know that

[@ToniHopeLive]

Gurl… you have been singing to the choir! That potato soup and one more slice while getting coffee is me 😂 on the days I go over board, I will ADF the next day.

[@gracetutt768]

I love the power of the 0. I closed my window at 6:00pm and I won’t eat again until tomorrow at noon. I won’t eat then unless I’m really hungry. I wish had known about IF when I was young but it’s not too late.

[@gracious6397]

I have enjoyed your videos on intermittent fasting and the OMAD. Thank you for doing them! I started intermittent fasting in June 2020. I lost 20 pounds in the first few months doing it 16/8. I have kept all the weight off but couldn't lose the 10-15 more pounds I wanted to lose. I was including cream in my coffee and drinking tea with lemon. I found your channel a week ago and for the first time heard about OMAD...and about things like including the cream and lemon during fasting hours...and how that could affect the fast. So I have started doing black coffee and no lemon in my waters. It is helping and I am losing weight slowly which is perfect. Also doing the OMAD/shortening my eating window seems to help me too. I'm trying the 5 hour window of eating and so far it is going well. 4 hours was too hard. 6 hours I eat too much... 5 hours seems just right for now. Thank you again for sharing your information and intermittent life with us.

[@pastichehaus]

My sister is fasting and introduced your channel to me. I spent a month with her and decided to give it a try again because nothing else is working. I’m on day 28 of intermittent fasting. So far I’ve lost 7 lbs, last week I didn’t lose any weight (but your videos encourage me, it’s not only about weight). I had a cold last week so maybe my body was focused on that. I’ve been flexible as well, no less than 16:8 but I’m averaging around 18:6-19:5. I use an app as well. I just wanted to say Thanks for what you do. It’s nice to know I belong to a community of amazing people. Much love ❤️

[@bbqmamag8287]

Hi Jackie! New subscriber to your channel….read Gin Stephen’s books in the past….and have tried to fast….am a 59 menopausal Chick with the usual weight gain and body shape that comes along with that😅 This video came across to me this morning cuz apparently I needed it!! Love how transparent and genuine you are!! Thanks Chickie!!🙋🏼‍♀️👏🏻💪🏻💃🏼

[@danaslay6482]

Been doing IF for about 3 weeks and it is such a mental relief to no longer count everything I eat! And I feel great, already down 5 lbs.

[@00008Amanda]

I started OMAD yesterday after 2 weeks of reducing carbs gradually. I already feel the difference in my mood and energy. Best decision ever. Thank you for inspiring me. God bless you💙💯🙏

[@sharonlopez3941]

Totally agree with this… don’t have to stress over it either is or isn’t eating window. And with my body being able to burn fat I don’t have the up and down in energy or feeling of hungry. July will be one year of IF and since Oct after loosing 35lbs my wieght has stayed within in 3 lbs up and down. On WW after I hit goal I always immediately started gaining weight back.

[@pattyrosener6306]

Love your videos!! I'm at 6 weeks now. I had a problem with binging at first but feel I'm on the other side of that now. Also had diarrhea after opening my eating window, and that has also mostly resolved. I have had to make adjustments to my eating window and am at a 17-7 now - hoping to eventually take it to a 20-4. I am going slowly but am committed to making this a lifestyle. Your encouragement really helps.

[@mari3826]

What do you normally break your fast with? If I eat something fatty, I used to end up right into the bathroom. I break my fast with a pea protein shake made with almond milk and then wait about 30 min to have my meal and Ive been fine. Good luck!

[@pattyrosener6306]

@@mari3826 At first it really didn't matter what I broke my fast with- same result. I have been opening with pb and crackers lately and doing well with that. Thanks for the advice!

[@caseydeia2006]

These are awesome tips, there’s a lot here that helps, I’ve found when I’m starting to “slip” I plug in one of your videos & I’m back on track!! It really helps, thank you for sharing

[@MoNATUREnique]

Thanks for explaining this so clearly. I am in my second week and I was struggling with telling myself no after my eating window. When I ate, I would be counting when I could eat again. This annoyed me because I didn’t want to eat so late in the afternoon. Now I am going to say no and enjoy eating the next morning. When I kept that time I felt my best.

[@charleneluedtke5751]

So True! Once you are in the groove of IF, this is the simplest "diet" of all! I LOVE THIS! Thank you Jackie!

[@akiram6609]

Love intermittent fasting. My fasting window is sacred. I dare not desecrate that window by eating food. A time to fast and then a time to feast. I love it.

[@chazwyman8951]

The beauty of fasting is that you do not have to do anything. One massive problem I have found with following a diet is that you have to count calories, or measure, or deny yourself this that or the other. You have to think about eating, and when you are done eating you then think about what you are going to do for your next meal. IN other words you have to obsess about food, which is the last thing you want when you want to eat less. Having one meal a day makes eating a once a day occasion where I go to the larder and fridge and busk a nice meal out of REAL FOOD. Keep the carbs down and you will not feel hungry until the next day.

[@weeni001]

Very good explanation of the mentally freeing benefits of IF. It's the mental gymnastics and the obsessing over food that is exhausting!

[@lilahh.6482]

I Love Your Beautiful Spirit 😘 Your Explanation resonates with me. Thank You🥰 Blessings to All💕

[@pennyk1943]

I started intermittent fasting about two years ago. I eat at 12 noon and stop eating by 5:30-6 pm I also began keto about a year ago. My blood work was great. I’m turning sixty one soon. 👍 BUT for the last fifty days I had to stop eating any animal products and because I didn’t feel satisfied and was always hungry, I started eating carbs in large amounts. I never felt satisfied even with bigger meals, bloated like I was nine months pregnant, my arthritis became unbearable and of course, I put on weight.😫😫😫😭😭. This week I started back on my IF and keto and it’s been very hard, harder than when I started two years ago. I have no choice but keep pushing myself because I don’t like how I feel when I eat carbs now. My body lets me know immediately. When I was on a keto eating style I found it easy to water fast for two days. Now I find it hard, so I have to work on that too!🤦‍♀️

[@Jawbone671]

I just started IF 4 days ago. I want to say thank you for your videos. You have helped me so much!

[@carlanfoltz8536]

You are right on! I can handle 0… but I can’t control when I eat!😔

[@deboraholiver3716]

I feel so much better. No guilt about eating. I already had the best foods planned. I look forward to my meals. I am losing slow and steady. I added Collagen with peptides... I have golden milk daily for inflammation. I just feel this is working. 10 pounds over 10 weeks even though I have hypothyroidism. I'm losing.

[@ds755]

Your best video yet! Thank you, this helped me so much!

[@ShannonThor.]

Thank you!! I use to do so good. No more than 25grams of sugar a day with IF. Frlt amazing. Ive gained it back. Im in nursing school so still fasting but I'm binging on sugar cause stressed. Trying to start over!

[@anngregory7913]

I love IF and started into it 3 or 4 years ago. When I started it was because I had come across Dr. Jason Fung’s books and the information really resonated with me. I started by doing 12 hour fasts and ate three meals no snacks. I eventually worked up to 16-20 hour fasts and lost 30 lbs doing that for 8 months. Then I’m not sure where I got lost exactly but I continued to fast and still do to the day but I have gained the 30 lbs plus back and just feel lost at this point. I have been watching your videos and really considering trying the OMAD in order to try and reset my body and mind. Thank you for all the videos and tips you give. 😊✌🏻

[@Fat2Health]

I found that cutting down on high carbs has helped immensely. I try to eat more protein, more Saturated fat but, when i started I found that I was eating too much bad fats. I am still learning but getting there. I have 2 meals a day sometimes only one.

[@hanab837]

I have been watching a lot of videos about how a 36 hour fast can reset your gut microbiome and your mindset. It might be worth a try?

[@anngregory7913]

@@Fat2Health I constantly think about….how is it that I can go without food for 16-20 hours but then eat so poorly when I do. 🙃

[@ginarigdon7475]

This video changed everything for me. Thank you. ❤️

[@markgriffin9059]

I’ve been IF’ing since January 2020. What fortunate timing! A friend gave me Gin Stephens Delay, Don’t Deny book. That got me going with IF. 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@annmarie4778]

Man ‘o man, spot on! Lol! Good bye stress, well the food part of LIFE! I’m all about the freedom part! Such great points you do make! Lovin “0”! Thanks so much dear, from the Mitten! Ciao Bella!🙏🤗🌷💗

[@strawberryme08]

I’m so thankful I found I.F. I’m on day 6 and have lost 5 lbs. I’m a chronic under eater that’s how I got messed up also not enough protein. Insulting resistance kicked in in 2021 at age 40 😬 so now I’m fixing it yay!

[@jennycarrier]

in the mornig m never hungry i always be that way so i use this natural me..for fasthing..my window is from 4pm to 6 pm..its so perfect for me ..i heat as much as i whant im just careful whit sugar make sure a get lots of grenn vegie that all!.my diabete is in control now soon will stop my pils!..i fel so free ..simple lost fat plus i got so much more energy! firt time on my life i dont fell deprive from all kind of diet..it is my way of living now!..if i got e diner or else i juste put my 2 hours window somewre else in my day..so simple!

[@twinfin8571]

Yep. You got it! “I didn’t eat much today so I can have some buttered popcorn and a drink at 8pm!” Lol

[@AmatiinBC]

This is so helpful! When I worked outside the home I constantly snacked on that “little bit”.

[@marysusa6985]

Wow, this is sooooo me. I can totally relate. It's that old diet mentality. Don't miss that at all!

[@adrianmarsh6234]

I totally agree love having a window to eat in 3 weeks in and 11 lbs down.

[@23angelpie]

Jackie I am so glad I found you!

[@pepperderr1388]

My issue seems to be that when I am fasting I am fine. I can resist food. I can cook for others. I am fine because I know I planned to fast. But when I decide to eat after my fast, I think I am going to eat healthily but once I start eating I don't ever do keto and I eat whatever I want and since I already broke my fast today at noon I might as well have pasta for dinner because when I am fasting I can't have pasta. Today my fast was over 40 hours when it ended so I don't have trouble not eating. It is choosing the healthy options and not going overboard when I do eat.

[@hollypietrobono1676]

2 minutes in and I’m hearing my eating habits exactly! Omg

[@normacooper7430]

You are sooo corrrect I want to continue following you you are so real and true

[@lg9373]

Oh my gosh another person who LOVES food like i do! Thank you for sharing!

[@kathyterese7054]

I am struggling with black coffee!!! 😩 I love half and half ....

[@frankieanguiano]

I do too! I’ve only been doing this about 10 days and it’s getting to me but i thought last night, that is what I will break my fast with (when its time) and see how that works out! There is a good book by Gin Stephens and Fast Feast Repeat and Delay dont deny…they are great!

[@triciahorton8398]

Thank you for keeping it real! Love your videos!

[@VinaySharma-by7ss]

You are so true Jackie

[@deborahmersereau573]

I am so glad that I have found your site, I am starting fasting to have better health. Your explanation of 0 outlook is very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@beautifulbuds]

I totally identify to this!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@aprilcitygirltocountrywife7440]

I was just saying this the other day. Before I would spend the day talking myself into or out of eating. Now because I know it's not time for me to eat It has been so much easier.

[@BB-wl8qr]

This is sort of funny, I am an adventurous eater but I look at normal eating as a chore. IF works well for me because I don't have to worry about eating 3 healthy meals and 2 healthy snacks a day, which used to turn into not ad healthy stuff. I woke up and became an intermittent faster and felt better not making the decisions immediately. I would also like to say, I absolutely love your channel, which I've mentioned previously. I just found it funny how different my "why's" are. 🙂 100% agree with the unburden mentally.

[@Kathryn721]

Oh so relatable!! Great video and reminder, thank you

[@Lorikneisler]

This is so incredibly helpful! Thank you!!!

[@lauriegrissom672]

So simple yet effective, Thank you for the content, great advice and video.

[@pa5203]

Thank you for sharing!

[@sellbydate]

This is why I think I've turned a corner last few weeks.. Just as I'm feeling good me and my partner argued he said I've let myself go and I'm greedy. I mean wtf is that.. Now when I lose weight and I know I will. It's as though it's because of what he said. I'm so hurt.. Oh and because I been having one meal and it's obviously large because it needs to be he's made me feel bad about that 😢

[@raterus]

Good advice on making the choice to eat black and white!

[@bonnieratcliffe6160]

This may be the ticket to success for me. Thank you!

[@maryfolks9368]

When you say adjusted to fasting are you talking about the sandy hill analogy?

[@lhs1221]

Very practical and realistic tips. Thank you!

[@vivienslennett7197]

You totally describe me. Love your content 💐

[@tommasolombardi3520]

Thank you I needed to hear this.