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🌱 Welcome back to PB with J, where Jeremy shares his plant-based journey to a healthier lifestyle! In this video, Jeremy dives deep into the game-changer that broke through his weight loss plateau.🕒
🤔 Struggling to shed those last few pounds? Hit a weight loss plateau? Don't worry, Jeremy has got you covered. He breaks down the various methods of intermittent fasting, sharing his personal experiences and offering expert advice on the do's and don'ts of this transformative lifestyle.
👉 Whether you're a seasoned intermittent faster or a newbie looking to kickstart your weight loss journey, this video is packed with valuable insights. Learn how Jeremy customized intermittent fasting to fit his plant-based lifestyle and discover the science-backed benefits that kept him motivated.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - My Weight Loss Story
02:08 - What is Intermittent Fasting?
03:25 - The Different Types of Intermittent Fasting
07:46 - The Do's & Don'ts of Intermittent Fasting
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[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

Call us, "JAMMER'S"! 😄 Thank you for sharing all of this info with us. Your so personal, it's like listening to a friend.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Ohhhhh - I like Jammers!!!!

[@MsConstantComment]

Hi Jeremy, this is Cici from Berkeley, California, and I've been subscribed to your channel a few months now. I especially enjoy the cookbook reviews and your family's responses - Annie reminds me a lot of myself at her age, although she is much more open to healthy food than I was back then. I have been 16:8 intermittent fasting for the last couple weeks in an effort to break my plateau. I lost about 110 lbs but have been maintaining for the past year and still have about 60 more pounds I want to lose. I did 12:12 schedule before. I have not broken through the glass floor yet, but I'm working on establishing a few healthy habits and am hopeful something is going to shift soon. I retired this summer, and realized I was mismanaging my time and need to establish a schedule for myself. I have been bouncing around in about a 10 lb range the past year; I'll have a few consecutive days of progress, then overindulge one day from a restaurant or grazing which undoes my progress. So I am trying to be more consistent, exercising daily in the morning before my first meal around lunchtime, trying to avoid restaurants, and getting back to basics by eating more non-starchy veg and fruit that are low in caloric density and cutting back a bit on the more calorie dense food like nuts etc, daily journaling, and less screen-time/no cellphone in the bedroom. I also wanted to point out that my yearlong plateau was not exactly no progress, just no progress on the scale. When I took my measurements, I realized I actually lost a couple inches in the waist and hips although my weight was the same, so I think I gained muscle and lost fat. So other folks who feel stick may find the scale is not the only measure of progress.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Cici!!! Thanks for sharing all of this and telling us more about you and your journey. Sounds like you're doing everything right! And I think you nailed it in the end - the number on the scale isn't everything so I'm glad you're also measuring those things as well. What are you doing for exercise? Walking an hour a day (break it up into 2-3 small walks if needed) will be a great help. But also buy some small weights or resistance bands and find some KZbin videos that will help you build up some muscle - muscle burns fat, so the more the better in this capacity. No matter your age there's always a way to be active. Sounds like you're really doing great and have plan. Let me know if I missed anything!

[@MsConstantComment]

My new routine includes 15 minutes of exercises and stretches in my bed and bedroom before I get up, then 30 minutes of guided dance exercise. I also walk for about an hour, occasionally more, most days in the afternoon, often in the hills, and I go out dancing once or twice most weeks, and occasionally have dance parties for one at home. I have some exercise equipment with resistance, but I rarely use it. Although when it's rainy and I don't want to go outside to walk, sometimes I pull the exercise equipment out of the corner and use it. I think what is getting in the way of my progress has more to do with food than exercise, and some of it may be psychological. Occasionally I will get really hungry and do some unplanned snacking, on healthy food but still extra calories. Or rarely I will buy or make some snack food that I have trouble not overeating. Or restaurant food can really throw me off, probably from the oil they use. It's been only one or two days a week that I overeat, but that's enough to keep me maintaining instead of losing.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for all of this. What about your current weight makes you think that it's too heavy for your body? Sounds like you're doing quite well. And an occasional indulgence is fine so long as you're able to get back to your healthy ways - which it seems like you're able to :) Try adding those resistance bands into the rotation twice a week and see if it helps anything. Otherwise just perhaps reduce your grains in your meals and bump up the veg/fruit to fill you up?

[@MsConstantComment]

My goal is the high end of the normal BMI for my height. I'm mostly concerned about all the weight I am carrying in my belly, which can't be good for my internal organs. I have been maintaining just above 200 lbs, after a peak of 317, and I am only 5'4". I did get below 200 for 3 days a couple weeks ago, but I 'm back at 204 now. This is a good sign, though, that something is starting to shift, because I had been bouncing between 202 and 212 for a year, and had not been below 200 since I had my son, who is now 32. I am doing some exercises to work on my muscles and core, beyond the regular walking and dancing, and I am trying to fill up more on vegetables and fruit, as well as 16:8 intermittent fasting.

[@lynnewilcox8169]

We, like you, don’t eat between our evening meal and breakfast, usually between 12 and 13 hours. This feels natural and I didn’t really realise we were intermittent fasting until I read about it a while ago.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Love that you did it all on your own without realizing that it was a "a thing"

[@susanlaane9320]

Hi there, greetings! Susan from Belgium - just discovered you and am binge-watching now 😄. I have made your baked oatmeal and loved it. Thanks for all your free content. I am more or less maintaining my weight, but it fluctuates! I have dipped my toe into plant-based before but fell off the wagon. I intent to stay on it this time. We watched that Netflix series "You are what you Eat". Oh man, that really got me motivated. Hubby too, so this makes things so much easier. Stay well, and now - it's off to make some tasty plant-based waffles! PS - I like "jammers" too! We are all just a bunch of nuts..😄

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Susan! Happy binging - glad that your hubby is on board with you - makes it a LOT easier to have a partner. Glad you liked the baked oatmeal :) Mmmmmm

[@vickieschwimmer5841]

Hello, from sunny, beautiful Arizona. I'm new to your channel, and I'm enjoying it very much so far. I've lost 20 pounds on WFPB, and have kept it off for 4 years now. But, I still need to lose 40 lbs. I'm still learning. I believe this is the year that I will get to my goal weight!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Congrats Vickie!!! You've got this - hopefully some of the content here can help you!

[@jananderson6740]

How about calling us your PBJ family. Love your videos!! Keep them coming❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Love that! Will think of some other options too and maybe we'll do a poll. :)

[@Amelia-qm6bk]

If I eat early in the day, it seems to make me hungrier than usual. So I am in a habit of eating after mid-day and a lighter meal later in the day. This has worked for me losing over 70 pounds and keeping it off 5 years on. Unfortunately coffee (caffeine) is not hydrating, as a matter of fact it is dehydrating as you said and also stops nutrients reaching the cells. When we fast, the body can burn calories, and when we eat it stops. It is really that simple. We tend to forget to allow the body to do its thing by sabotaging it when we continuously eat… ❤ ُthanks Jeremy

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for sharing this! And congrats on the weight loss! Wow! What a story!!!

[@cltinturkey]

Yes, yes, yes! Please do a video with great sleep tips and habits! Thanks!

[@pbwithjeremy]

I'll try to include some information in a video I'm going to do for Healthy Habits for the New Year

[@joycekuhn7165]

Glad to hear about your commitment. I thought you were gaining back! Your family is fortunate.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I did gain back, mostly because I'd lost too much, and I'm gaining more muscle. There's also just a lot of excess skin that isn't flattering in some areas, but don't feel like having another surgery to remove it at this point. I'm certainly the healthiest I've been, while still enjoying some treats here and there :)

[@jenmichigan]

That staircase 🤩 But really that whole room is beautiful ❤ Great ideas, as always! Finally made my first successful instant pot soy yogurt thanks to your tips!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

My wife will be so pleased by this - we constantly refer to our home as a "disaster in progress" :)

[@lindsaytoussaint]

This was excellent. It’s everything that took me a decade to learn lol. Myself, I just went for the early dinner/cutoff time method which had the snowball effect of making me go to bed earlier. It’s the simplest way for me. Also I work out early morning so I ate most of my calories early to support that activity. Also for my coffee brethren - there’s high quality decaf these days! If you need that mid-day or afternoon ritual with 99.9% less caffeine (that .01% will not ruin your sleep, promise 😂) go to a good local roaster and get some of that good good stuff. Fun fact, the Swiss water process (one method of decaffeinating coffee) was actually created in Vancouver, Canada!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for this Lindsay! I did know that about the Swiss process :) I like my coffee with caffeine - but only in the mornings now - herbal tea in the afternoon :)

[@kelvynmartin8688]

Yes to sleep video please. Women especially need any help they can get when going through menopause. So Yes...bring it on. Terri from Australia 🇦🇺🦘💜

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks! Will aim to do something like this in the New Year :)

[@BettyHorn]

I guess I eat intuitively. I still need to lose at least 30 pounds, but like you said, it's a process. As a type 1 diabetic, I always thought I had to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day and they had to be planned out according to a specific regimen. I'm now reading Mastering Diabetes by Robbie Barbieri (I think) and another guy who's nutritional microbiologist (PhD). I can't remember, but some of your commenters might know. Anyway, it's changing my presumptions about a lot of things! Having said that, I'm new to your channel and am really enjoying it! Btw, I'm from sunny Sarasota Florida!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Betty thanks for sharing all of this - sounds like you've really taken your health by the horns!!!

[@juliehickman2880]

Thanks so much for sharing. Very much enjoying moving towards a plant-based diet to lose weight and help with inflammation. If I want my knees replaced, it is paramount that I lose weight. Intermittent fasting is a great tool as well. I watched the Daily Dozen How Not to Diet cookbook challenge and hooked right into that app and cookbook.

[@pbwithjeremy]

You are so welcome! And sounds like you're on the right track! Anything that's hard/confusing - let me know!

[@user-bi2dx1rj1h]

Hi Jeremy, Thank you for all the information on your channel. I love the cook book reviews, I have tried a lot of the recipes & they are delicious. I am 67 years old & have been vegan a short time & have lost over 10 pounds, so thank you for the incentive to keep going. Laurie from Massachusetts.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh wow! Great work!!! Huge congrats! I bet you must feel fantastic!

[@jananderson6740]

Hello from Pennsylvania!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Jan!!!

[@chrisknisley93]

Hi Jeremy. Love your family videos, but really appreciate the weight loss journey videos with suggestions and real life weight loss issues. I try to do the 12:12 fast schedule, and only have coffee with plant based milk for the first hour or two in the morning before I eat food. I try to chew gum in the evening after my last meal to give my body a chance to feel "full"". Most evenings it works...A video with tips for maintaining weight loss would be great too!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Noted! Thanks for this intel! I'll add that to the idea file!

[@libbybushman6891]

I've been doing the 16 8 since April and I have lost 20 pounds. It has really helped with decision fatigue, but I do have to watch what I snack on between lunch and dinner!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yup - it's still about balance.

[@mindy144]

Hello from Rhode Island

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Mindy!

[@GriefCoachCindy]

Hi from Roswell, GA

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Cindy!!!

[@Infantadecastile]

This is Sam from Los Angeles. Great video on IF. We have that Picasso tile here :)

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh cool! Small world!

[@jessicacoe241]

I used to be a pretty strict 16-20 hour faster and ever since I switched to a plant based diet I have a hard time doing it

[@donnabursey911]

Sleeping video would be great. I have ADHD with OCD and Anxieties. Sometimes, I can sleep w/o issues. The other times, I am lucky if I get 3 hours. I stopped dring coffee about 3 months ago. That has helped with lowering my BP to normal levels, and it has helped me get better sleep. I drink at least 64oz of water a day. In addition, I also drink the new mushroom power, herbal and green tea, but I do all the other drinks sparingly as water is my main go to now.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh wow - sounds like you're doing great despite your challenges. Good for you for taking care of yourself!

[@Laineyslife]

Yes I’m going to try the 16:8. I can do this.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Nice - and if it's a bit challenging you could try 12:12 and then go from there!

[@Frualbertsson]

Hello, I have just found you. I am Susanne from Sweden. I ave been eating a plantbased way for about 3 years and I really need to lose some weight. I hope your video will help me.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Susanne! So much content here that will help you with this!!!! I know you're on the right path just by being here!

[@susanneattia5953]

I used fastic as well but I got too tense about starting and stopping my fasting periods. Now I do it freestyle. I know for me it’s important to have an evening cut off time and that’s usually 6-7 pm. Some mornings I’m hungry and I will eat maybe at 9 and other mornings I’m not hungry and will have lunch as my first meal. This way I’m more relaxed and able to listen to my own needs.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Sounds like you've figured out what works best for you - that's fantastic!

[@mindy144]

I like the 12 hour window

[@Sonia-qx1pu]

Thank you for this subject. I am at a plateau and this information is valuable so thanks Jeremy. I am 72 and I can't gain again. I started my weight loss for my health which is no sugar or bad oils. And my health is good right now and I am not on any medications since I changed my eating. Sonia

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Sonia! So glad this is helpful! Hope we can help you here on the channel!

[@maryannhughes8999]

Hi J from Mary Ann in Connecticut

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Mary Ann!

[@jbidwell605]

Hello from Jennifer in Utrecht, Netherlands :)

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Jennifer!

[@anacollado4440]

hi from Ana from NYC

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hello there Ana!!!

[@prettygirlsmom9567]

My eating window is generally 8am-4pm. Works great for me

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh wow - I've never heard someone use that one before. Fascinating!!!

[@adripaez]

Hi from California 👋

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi!!!!

[@diannariley8430]

Hi Jeremy, it's Dianne from New Orleans, Louisiana and I just love your videos! I'm in a wheelchair and find it challenging to find good chair exercises without having to somehow get on the floor, knowing that if I do get down there, I won't be able to get up! any advice?

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Dianne! First I need to emphasize that I am NOT a health care professional, so please always check with a professional before doing anything potentially harmful. I'm also far from any kind of physical mobility professional (I made that term up - it doesn't sound like a thing at all). THAT SAID - I found this channel on a quick search so maybe they have something that can help?.... www.youtube.com/@AdaptToPerform

[@diannariley8430]

@@pbwithjeremy thanks for your honesty!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Of course - let me know if that channel is helpful!

[@user-eb5mu2ls7y]

Oh it’s Crystal from Philly

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Crystal!

[@kathymckim8255]

Hi,love your channel. I’m new to eating pbwf. I haven’t seen you do anything with seitan, I don’t understand why people would eat it. It’s just flour. Is there something I’m missing? I’m in Colorado, USA

[@pbwithjeremy]

I have a video where I make my own - but I'm on the same page as you - plus my wife - Woolie - is gluten-free, so it doesn't bode well :)

[@mindy144]

Getting alot better at eating more fruits and veg.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Congrats!

[@blindkimberly1360]

Hey there Jeremy! I’m still not having time to watch the whole thing. Not sure what happened with the live. I did get there for a few minutes anyway! I’ll watch later. Happy Thanksgiving to you n the fam! Eat well. Love n hugs!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hope you enjoy it later! I'm in Canada so we actually had our Thanksgiving weeks ago! :)

[@blindkimberly1360]

@@pbwithjeremy I forget. William Shatner posted it so I should’ve remembered. Ahhhh, old age! Ok, off to make my vegan dressing! Hubby doesn’t know it’s vegan. 😁

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hehehe - I won't tell :)

[@blindkimberly1360]

I’m a PeaBee. Kimberly from Alabama. Thought I might say why PeaBee. It’s PB with Jeremy. So Jeremy is a PeaBee too! 🤗😎🤗

[@pbwithjeremy]

hahaha

[@blindkimberly1360]

@@pbwithjeremy and Pea cuz you’re always toutin the peas. Bee cuz, well, what’s more attuned to nature than the bee?

[@jumiloves]

Like PBWJer from NC

[@pbwithjeremy]

What about "Jammers"? Someone suggested...

[@susanporter5991]

Hey Jeremy! I am currently doing a version of intermittent fasting (16:8) as part of my weight loss program. It has been working great, but things have slowed down now that I have lost 50lbs. I do better when I eat a pretty strict whole plant foods only diet, but I find that I will “cheat” more if I’m feeling deprived. I’m working with a coach and trying to stick to the plan, but I find myself stuck in this cycle almost like a binge/restrict cycle. I lose two pounds and then gain it back. I have lost only 2lbs in the last two months. I know no one who is whole food plant based in my real world which makes me feel like a salmon swimming upstream sometimes. I would like to get back to the 5-7lbs a month weight loss I experienced in the beginning of my journey, but I just can’t seem to maintain the discipline I seem to need at this point. Any thoughts? ❤Susan from Lincoln, California (yes, that Susan 😉) P.S. I look forward to your videos so much! I especially love the cookbook reviews and when you cook for non vegans. Say hi to the fam for me!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Susan - so for what it's worth 2 pounds a month is a very healthy rate to lose weight - and generally it stays off - people that lose weight quickly rarely keep it off - I'm a rare beast in this way - so I think it sounds like you're doing great! Stop restricting yourself - just make better choices. Take all the junk out of your house so when you reach for something it's fruit or veggies and if you don't feel like that they tell yourself that you're probably not actually hungry :) Everyone says hi back!

[@Laineyslife]

Omg!! I’m just like this.

[@susanporter5991]

Thanks, Jeremy! I do think I am trying to be too restrictive and not eating enough starches and veggies. I will work on that this week. Thanks for your perspective!

[@helenrushworth7743]

Kiora from Whangamata New Zealand

[@pbwithjeremy]

How do I pronounce your town/city?!?!

[@deniserobertson6580]

Sprouts for a nickname

[@pbwithjeremy]

haha

[@rochellepryor8974]

Any tips for not snacking in evening? Maybe do a video o n this

[@Amelia-qm6bk]

I snack on raw veggies and fruit ❤ sometimes i add sprinkle of nuts or vegan yoghurt.

[@cltinturkey]

It can help to floss and brush your teeth after your last meal. You might be reluctant to do it all again if you decide on another snack. It can also help to do something you REALLY enjoy. Not just mindless TV, but read a great book or watch a favorite video or do a craft or DIY project.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for adding this - I was about to say the same. I have a Healthy Habits coming up for the New Year that will include some stuff like this.

[@Amelia-qm6bk]

@@pbwithjeremy fabulous

[@mindy144]

Like the 12 hour not quite sure why. But seems like atleast 8 hours of it is spent sleeping.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Exactly.

[@romanb1827]

16/8 here!!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Woot woot!

[@user-eb5mu2ls7y]

I think we should be jbirds

[@debbiemccracken6821]

Hi do u have any books written?.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Not at this point - what sort of book should I write??? :)

[@debbiemccracken6821]

About your Journey n the tools that helped u.

[@debbiemccracken6821]

Do u have any vegetarian cook book, most of them sucks.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Check out the reviews I do here on my channel for some recommendations!

[@mindy144]

Can ypu drink water during the fast

[@romanb1827]

Absolutely. Water, coffee, and tea without sweeteners/creamers/flavors.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yes! It'll help make you feel full too.

[@blindkimberly1360]

I had this down for 2pm. 😩😩😩

[@pbwithjeremy]

Sorry!!!!!

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

Or it could be London, Texas. LOL

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh - Thanks for mentioning!

[@sandyl.143]

Community: PBJ’ers

[@pbwithjeremy]

What about "Jammers"? Someone suggested...

[@sandyl.143]

I like that too!