Why women should FAST differently than men? | Dr Pal

The biggest mistake in intermittent fasting is women not listening to their body and changing the fasting technique according to their menstrual cycle.
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Dr. Palaniappan Manickam MD, MPH
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[@geethasudhakar8511]

Dr, super video. Very concise and complete version. Thank you. Can you pl talk about fasting for women who have hit menopause

[@sripriyapattabhiraman8567]

Dr, kindly enlighten on fasting during perimenopause and menopause

[@DrPal]

As there is no progesterone, fast with the help of estrogen and listen to your body and tone it down when you need it intermittently.

[@anjanaanju3522]

@Dr pal I am trying to donate in aiswaryam trust from Australia but my amount gets refunded in a couple of days.

[@vidyavaradhan7303]

I have the same question

[@vidyavaradhan7303]

Super info doctor!! What about those ladies who have hit menopause?

[@sriramyabalakrishnan4052]

Nowhere a woman would get this kind of information that too for free. You are just fabulous Dr. Pal. Respect 🙏 Wishing you only the best

[@nehuagarwal]

I totally agree to this. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@roshinikravunny]

This is so good information, thanks for sharing, Dr Pal. Love all your videos 😊

[@azhagurani.m3333]

I agree

[@srabastimitra3276]

His attitude has got a positive aura. Keep up the good work Sir ... We need doctors like you

[@elizabathminoo9528]

Hi, I was 89kg and after listening to ur videos I started intermittent fasting and now I am 63kg. Also my TSH was 11 and now it came down to 3.5 . You are truly an inspiration and May God bless you and ur family 🙏🙏

[@priyarachel2025]

Sis.. could u pls tel me ur eating window... nd how many months u followed?

[@elizabathminoo9528]

@@priyarachel2025 Hi , 9am to 5 pm my eating window. At the beginning I stopped eating rice completely , and coffee from 2cups to 1. It took only 7moths to achieve the goal. Eating dinner earlier is the key.

[@bhsishtla]

Please let me know how old are you

[@elizabathminoo9528]

@@bhsishtla I am 46😍😍

[@isiomateresaogbuehiojiugo]

@@elizabathminoo9528 😘

[@PositivelyPresent1]

It’s been 15 days since I started serious intermittent fasting, and my family are already noticing a difference in my weight ! Thank you for these videos, I feel very inspired and motivated after watching your videos !

[@nupurmali8111]

me too

[@-zmxuxtxhxuz-709]

My family is not allowing me to follow intermittent fasting and it's so difficult

[@PositivelyPresent1]

@@-zmxuxtxhxuz-709 yes, I understand, my family also resisted at first, but I was very strong and fought and stuck to my resolution. My family also said that I should eat everything and burn it off by exercising ! After seeing the results, they have stopped pestering me, but they still say from time to time- “today you can skip your fasting for one day… one day is okay, now you have lost a lot of weight, now stop this fasting, If you don’t eat today, I will also stay hungry because of you, so just for today..eat for me, at least eat a fruit.. or some gajar ka halwa I have made healthy which is sugar free as it is made with with jaggery” oh it’s relentless….! It’s just our Indian mindset… you should not fall prey to their emotional blackmail and stay strong! All the best !

[@ankitamal8647]

How many months did it take for you to lose so much weight?

[@PositivelyPresent1]

@@ankitamal8647 hi, so now it’s been approximately about 3 months, that I am following intermittent fasting. I usually eat from 11am to 5 pm. I usually try to do it everyday, but sometimes during the week on any occasions, I can break my fast… but because of following this fasting everyday, I automatically don’t feel hungry, and even if I have to eat, I eat in very small quantity. It becomes natural to not eat, our body gets used to it… it’s harder for the first few days, but if you stick to a routine, it will be easy. Though I eat literally anything and everything in my eating window, which is wrong… I eat chips, pizza, cakes, ice cream, biscuits, everything… but the quantity is reduced and I am losing weight despite of eating everything. I think Dr Pal is right he says, “what” you eat is less important than “when” you eat.

[@darshanh5045]

Thank you so much doctor for bringing this up. My wife recovered from pcos with fasting. we saw your weight loss journey video 2 years ago and started IF and longer fasts.. within 5 months, all the cysts were gone and her periods regularised which surprised the gynec as well!! now we have a 9 month old kid😊 Can't thank you enough for introducing us to this healthy way of living

[@lakshganesh4776]

What a testimony to his hardwork.. Really happy for you

[@JayanthiYoutube]

Babykku😘

[@nikithaathimmaiah-on2rv]

Can you please mention which video is it , in specific ?

[@rabbitgirlz4380]

Awesome.

[@jyotistk3195]

congratulations 😊

[@santhoshisanthu6691]

Hi sir.. you're videos inspired me and i started 13 to 16 hours of fasting and i loss 5 kgs in 2 months. Even my gynecologist felt surprise with my weight loss.. Thank you so much sir..😊

[@maritadsouza4869]

Plz tell me what you were eating

[@ceramicworld797]

Yes please share diet during eating window

[@shraddham2474]

BRILLIANT! Hardly anyone even acknowledges that fasting for women is different! We need more doctors who talk about nutrition like Dr Pal, instead of making our entire nation pill happy!

[@payalk2898]

4:00 1st 10 days of menstrual cycle 16 hours of fasting 11th to 20 days of cycle 14 hours 10 to 28 days 12 to13 hours

[@hirazahid9051]

Does day 1-10 start from first day of bleeding? or does it start after the bleeding ends?

[@sansubiii]

​@@hirazahid9051 it starts from the day of bleeding, i.e mine starts from 6th of every month so from 6th-15th you have to fast for 16 hours.

[@minishamufti5370]

i don't understand my menstrual cycle because i have pcod😔

[@elanalina2648]

​@@sansubiii No... Actually, in this video, he considers the end of the bleeding as start menstrual cycle Check around this time 3:45

[@atreyeebose8997]

​​@@elanalina2648no please check 4:07

[@syedafarheen8917]

My gynecologist never explained in this way like the way dr pal did Thanks alot

[@AsiyahShaikh-es1rq]

This man is just WOW. I can listen to him for hours and never get bored. I've been doing IF for more than 2 months now and I've never been this healthy. I can easily do18-6 so I am sticking to it. on period days I as doing 16-8 and still feeling good. I am in love with this life style . thank you so much for all of this knowledge and humor . You are a gem.

[@ramshahere2225]

What is your diet

[@hemashajith5891]

First 20 days i follow strict diet, intermittent fasting, but before my menstrual cycle i crave for food and eat whatever I see just can't control at all. This video is very helpful to understand the reason for craving for food.

[@SpreadPositivity..]

When I started intermittent fasting some 7 years back, nobody agreed this. But after ppl like you, they are now realising what I said. Thanks for voicing out this to many.

[@thersaprathana341]

Hai doc, U r amazing , I have hypothyroidism, I was 125 kg, Coz of u ,I have started intermittent fasting, following 3 weeks ,now I'm 119 kg, Happy to see the result, Thank u for ur continues videos insisting the society to be free out of disease,stay blessed doc

[@MucciaSlays]

Hey! I have hypothyroidism too. What was your eating window and did you skip breakfast

[@kothaiandaal4806]

Hi Mam even I am also suffering from hypothyroidism what was your eating window.

[@shwetashelgaonkar]

My question is about when to take medicine? I take it early in the morning. Should I take it in my eating window?

[@FInteriors]

I too had irregular periods since my puberty. I was on medication. But nothing worked. After started watching your videos n follow intermittent fasting i get the period in 28 days cycle. Yes as u said i too have sugar cravings like anything before my periods.. Thank you sir n you are truly a blessed soul to help millions of ppl like me. Long live doctor🎉

[@parulgupta3419]

Hi, what exactly did you do other than IF?

[@swethapadmanabhan8342]

Hello doctor I am a huge fan of your videos.. I was 90kg and I did suffer from fatty liver and pcod intermittent fasting combined with weight training and cardio helped me to reduce my weight to 62kg and it helped me back to my normal menstrual cycle. Kudos to you

[@shobanaselvaraj2992]

Hello Doctor My weight is 78 kg after child birth. Now I am started to do intermittent fasting after listening your video. Even my dietician also not guided my properly. Really your great free cost of advisor.

[@meenaachandrasekhar1215]

This is the first time I'm hearing about progesterone and fasting. Thank you Dr. Pal! 🎉 First 14 days, I can fast, exercise and have all sorts of goals accomplished. My body and brain is in a " Bring it on" mode. But the second 14 days are challenging particularly on an emotional level.

[@roshinipariraj4687]

I agree

[@premlatamaheshwari8131]

I agree

[@funvideos526]

agree...but once I started doing yoga, pranayama, and meditation my mental health as well as physical health improved...now I feel much better throughout the month...if you wish even you can give it a try...

[@moviesworld8089]

During fasting can we drink water

[@kamalanagappan17]

Yes, water doesn't contain any calories. Actually, for the intermittent fasting to be more effective, one should drink a lot of water ​@@moviesworld8089

[@DP-yg5xk]

I as a doctor myself have been practicing INTERMITTENT FASTING(16-8) since more than 8 years. Have regular menstrual cycles and I maintain circadian rhythm as well 😊 very concise video loved it👌💯

[@rabbitgirlz4380]

How do u maintain circadian rythym

[@memerevalentina8231]

Dear Doctor , Thank you so much for your great work. I really admire the method that you use to educate your audience. It is so much fun to learn and entertain yourself at he same time. Can you please do a video for women 65 and over. Presently, there are a great number of us out there who are blessed and able to live a healthy life. I am been fasting for a few years and I love it.😀

[@fawziatasneem9018]

Could you please tell me😢,,during period how can i even fasting?s we need to drink a good amount of water. Please reply🥲

[@Forjin_ARMYisallAirWaterandUK]

​@@fawziatasneem9018we can drink water during intermittent fasting

[@Forjin_ARMYisallAirWaterandUK]

​@@fawziatasneem9018 If u don't feel good in periods days, then don't do IF. Listen to your body!

[@uthrailangovan6645]

When I continued 16 hours fasting during phase 3 (day 21 to 28), I had trouble sleeping properly. Now I understand better on how to follow IF. Thank you doc !

[@ranjanivjn]

Thanks

[@nivethabe8206]

IF worked well. 12-16 hours fasting period everyday.. I reduced my weight 5kgs over the period of 8 months… It’s amazing Dr.Pal …

[@saranyaravichandran414]

Wooowww doctor!!!!!! It's amazing to listen to ur speech that clears all our doubts which means a lot to a common women. U r addressing each n everything we face in our day to day life... Thank u is not enough for ur hardwork. Keep rocking dr🎉

[@charishmap5837]

Excellent content sir. I do 16:8 fast regularly. It has become my life style. But now I understood why I am unable to do so in those days of the month. Thank you very much for the valuable information Dr. Pal

[@venkyswhanika7599]

I am from Andhra Pradesh, India and you are doing a great work ❤. It's a boon for us that you are on KZbin

[@pavithraravi9177]

I feel very tired just few days before periods starts. I thought it's something else but now you have explained it very clearly. Thanks doc

[@sreetomasadhukhan4530]

Thank you so much doctor, I have been following your method for the last 2 months. The way my menstrual cycle begins like clockwork on the exact date is just magical. Thank you so much!!! I used to have acne and irregular periods and now I'm cured! More women should be doing this!!!

[@hansrajchoudhari8567]

Did you had pcos?? My wife has pcod.. can you explain your journey to recovery??

[@sancharisengupta5239]

Thank you Dr Pal! After doing IF, actually my cravings before cycle has completely disappeared. Wish I had known this eating pattern before. IF has saved me from eating all junk food n switched to clean eating without any effort 😊

[@supriyapriya7412]

I'm doing intermittent fasting regularly. I don't see such cravings on my last cycle time. I believe my will power is more powerful than any other thing. I continue my 16:8 fasting the whole cycle. It's doable. Thanks doc, that you make us to understand our body conditions. Even hereafter, if I crave for sugars, I can make myself clear that it's the mischievous progesterone that does it. 😂

[@rajnibhoyle3753]

😊

[@lam7750]

Please give menopausal women a good fasting cycle for their health too. Thank you! As a post menopausal woman my hormonal balance is so jumbled up and no matter how much I’ve tried various healthy changes in diet and in intermittent fasting, I don’t seem to achieve much. Thank you in advance.🙏🏼

[@ayushimallick6176]

Please consider this topic.. my mother could be helped by this..

[@vandanavasudevan]

Dr. pls consider this . Post menopausal women..3 -4 yrs after last period continuing to have hot flashes and other symptoms sometimes . can we do 14 hr fasting?

[@vimmimonga]

Sir , please consider this topic

[@valentinabulchandani6594]

Please advise for menopausal women

[@RidaYash]

Wow finally an explanation as to why I crave sweets and eat a lot 1-2 days before my period but during my period I can go the whole day without food. I don’t even feel hungry at that time. Thank you for this explanation.

[@remyababu9165]

I usually get cravings during periods (1 to 5) days of the cycle. The ladies have to agree with me that the chocolates and ice cream helps to ease those menstrual cramps 😊

[@vinujassy6241]

I do agree

[@lijisusanjohn]

Agree.I thought we should never fast on periods days

[@rosinixavier192]

Yes

[@18shaku]

Yes same here

[@jessicajoseph21]

Ya true. I too crave sweets during periods. But they tell me not to have sweets then.

[@milsdevvibes9983]

Dear Dr. Pal..A small donation given to your Trust on the occasion of my daughter's birthday. Thank you, God bless You😍🙏🏻

[@abigailsamuel]

Please make a video for older women in post menopause phase of life. Thank you for all your videos so far.

[@AnjaliSingh-te6bz]

Hello doc , i have pcod from last 8 year i did intimittant fasting from last 5 year but in the middle many time i stop because people comment that you will be weak this not good and all now i am watching your channel and its motivate me .i am doing 16:8 fasting and i feel very nice during fast also now i didn't feel hungry during fast . My weight is normal its never so much high its just 2-3 kg which controlled in some month.But with intimittant fast my mood also improve and i feel it help to stop thinking of food .i have to 2 kids without any complications and medicine normal weight good body activities around 1 hour for yoga and running/cycling.Thanks for your informative channel.

[@Achububble]

Thank you for being so precise. Dietitian simply says do 16:8 fasting but this week it has been quite hard. Now I get it

[@ishwaryadivakar]

This is absolutely amazing, Dr. Pal. I always tell myself that every month I will do fitness as soon my fourth day period is over. Where I am fully energetic and I do jogging, dance, fitness, diet. Then slowly kazhudha thenju katterumbu aagidum. I used to feel why I am not able to stick to one routine properly. And this video blew me away. It make absolute sense. And now I can mindfully plan my diet routine. Thank you Dr. Pal.

[@TheShishashiful]

Recently started intermittent fasting after watching Dr Pal Video. I have reduced 3 kg without any exercise. Thank you very much Pal for your wonderful informative videos. Your videos are changing our eating habit and lifestyle... Continue your great work which helping many people 🎉

[@yourwish-e5k]

how long it took you to loose 3 kg?

[@TheShishashiful]

@@yourwish-e5k Around 10 to 15 days

[@naturecureremedies7800]

கோடானகோடி நன்றிகள்,நீங்களும் உங்க அன்பு குடும்பமும் வாழ்வாங்கு வாழ எல்லாம் வல்ல இறையை வேண்டுகிறேன்

[@minisuresh4620]

Please do a video for women above 50 years who have reached menopause life what and how should the fasting window be

[@highonlife4700]

Exactly my question

[@hasini9843]

Today is 28th day in the cycle and I have been feeling guilty, and depressed for eating chips and chocolates for the past two days TT. Now I feel better after watching this video.Thank you!!

[@ghastlybaker117]

I'm so glad Dr. Pal made this video. This actually takes the pressure off for a woman to be eat/fast perfectly every single day. Listening to the body helps and also controls from over indulging or having backfire from resisting too hard. IF has really helped stabilize blood sugars and regulate cycles. And best part is it is a habit now, not like a diet that crashes in 2 weeks. I thank you sincerely for your videos. They help a lot!

[@mamathasrinivas3716]

Dr seriously you are my god 🙏 🙏 Intermittent fasting is making me wonders 😊 I'll pray God daily for your good life 🙏 No words to praise you sir 🙏

[@prabalyat4981]

Hey Pal, I just love all your videos that helped my husband reversing his fatty liver. I am also undergoing fasting with him and I feel emergetic😁 A big thanks for making an awareness towards all critical health issues. Best wishes🎉

[@aminathshyz8943]

Oh my… this is the best explanation i have heard about this.. i have faced this issue where i cannot fast some days of my cycle.. now i got an answere

[@sudhamohan9448]

Thanks you sir it is so comforting to hear your speech about hormonal cravings which is absolutely what most womèn experience. I usually do 16 hour fasting with ease on my normal days but cannot even follow 10 hrs fasting during the last phase of my cycle .From now on will follow your advice . Could you pllease do a video to overcome perimenopausal signs and symptoms for women over 40.Thanks again

[@anita_yogarajah]

Thank you so much. I took lot of treatments for irregular periods. I hope this intermittent fasting will help me to get rid of my problem. See you on 1st of March 2024.

[@srmelmango]

Such a thoughtful video. Very generous of you, Dr. 🙏💐

[@BinaManiar-y1h]

Thank u Doc...its very true.. I started intermittent fasting a year n half before. I have not been getting my periods for the last 10 years. I was completely on pills, due to which I gained a lot of weight due to pcod and bit difficulty with my pregnancy too. I decided to do IF n had cut down sugar n maida, too. It worked wonders. I got my MC every month without pills and also started losing weight. If I had knw abt u earlier I would have followed this earlier. Nowadays wen i meet any lady with pcod, I immediately suggest tis but was not sure whether this really has helped or it just worked for me but after watching ur video I am full on bang on this. Thanks a ton for sharing such useful information. There are a lot of ladies who are still not aware abt it. Pls be sharing useful videos...

[@krithika920]

Very true doctor especially we get sweets cravings. Thanks for this awesome enlightening video. Before menstrual periods it is bit difficult and we were waiting for this video for a long time thanks doctor

[@dishadas4138]

I'm 19 yrs old.. and a healthy person too. I do water fasts often. And previously followed 16 : 8 hrs intermittent fasting for 1 yrs but for last 1and a half yr I'm at my clg hostel so according to their schedule my dinner shifted to 8.30 pm from 5.30😂.. but yet trying to live healthy. Before starting navratri I did 48 hrs fasting and then festival started and I ate lots of bad foods.. now moving to my healthy lifestyle again and thinking to fast. But in those days I've never avoided my workouts.. so stay fit stay happy stay healthy

[@MonisaAhmad]

Your way of explaining is commendable🎉 When I used to do IF .. my cycles got delayed so much that I left it😢 Also i have tiny fibroids in my uterine cavity

[@checkmatefightersthebest]

I am doing 18 hours intermittent fasting since last 5 years, no health issues but no weight loss as well

[@kushi1659]

Protect this doctor at all costs🙏🏻

[@puspashreechakravorty6527]

God bless you . Thank you for your unconditional love and support for your viewers. Your video was an eye opener.

[@bharati6190]

Very good explanation. Thank you! What about women who have entered menopause, either naturally or surgically (hysterectomy+bilateral oophorectomy)? Could you please talk about the right way to do intermittent fasting in menopausal women? The dos and don’t? Love the way you explain things with analogies and in a jovial way…removes the tedium and fear and makes us more receptive…great job, doctor!

[@minakshim291]

Pls advise for menopause women

[@MrAbc1508]

Yes please! Apart from that, what’s with ladies with irregular cycles like it just starts whenever & randomly? How to manage IF in them?

[@stannie05]

Dr. Pal, Finally you answered to my confusions. I m 40 yr old lady and is over weight. I was gaining weight abnormally. So instarted fasting for 16hr fasting. I was able to manage a week but I was feeling fatigue. Still trying hard to maintain the fasting window. Thank you for the knowledge shared.

[@aminaahmed4256]

May Allah bless Dr. Pal and his family with the best of this life and the next, Ameen! He is 100% correct about PCOS and eating without intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm. Dr. Pal is doing good things!

[@CoreOfLifestyle]

"The visuals and explanations in this video make it so much easier to understand the importance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle."

[@ramyakamesh1983]

Thanks for this video and everything in this series Dr. Pal. This explains a lot of things scientifically. My husband and I started our intermittent fasting journey together while I was close to my luteal phase. I was finding it difficult to keep up the fasting window and kept saying I was hungry for 3 weeks and my husband wanted me checked with a doctor since he thought I had some bad bacteria in my gut. Now, we know this might be normal after all. Had him watch this video as well.

[@DivyaAgarwal-w2t]

Doctor, this video is so informative. You are so cool. I had a very controlled no sugar no junk diet, Entire 3 weeks with 14 hours fasting , but my 4th week - just When menstruation started.. I had so much junk food craving , which I ate and later was so guilty that I do not have self discipline. Now I understood why is it so difficult to resist during menstruation week. Thank you ❤

[@yashvi5]

Menstrual Cycle Day 1 to 10: 16 hr fasting Day 10 to 20: 14 hr fasting Day 20 to 28: 12-13 hr fasting craving food-> complex carbohydrates

[@nithyam1065]

I am an orthodontist and i am inspired by ur videos and information sir. Keep going. Infact i understand everything you speak because i am a medical student 😊

[@TanushaSharon]

Dr. Pal, you are a gift to your audience and patients. Thank you for all that you do for us and your generosity in curing and helping people. As a teacher, I can tell that you are an excellent teacher who is brilliant at explaining technical medical terms in layman terms. I am not sure if you already have a video on the relationship between high body fat percentage, hypothyroidism and estrogen dominance. I am really hoping that you could give us some insight on how to lose weight and eat right to manage hypothyroidism and high estrogen levels due to high body fat percentage.

[@cagottlieb7418]

I would like to understand this as well please

[@anjujohn1605]

I've never seen or heard anyone explain such a topic so easily and lovely.

[@leenas5806]

Yes doc iam able to fast 16hours a day... I have several doubts; 1. How long should we continue 16hrs fasting? After weight loss can we reduce to 10 to 12hrs fasting? 2. Can we take thyroid tablets while intermittent fasting?

[@sasmitanayak4652]

u r awesome sir, I'm 35 now my craving fr sweets increase during periods, but the problem I face is during int. med. fasting I'm unable to drink enough water. Don't understand why. Btw I stay in hill station where we usually hv rain. I too workout but don't know wts the problem. No health issues only thyroid but now all gud still Dr. advised to continue medicine. I want to lose weight that is the only thing. I will start my fasting window to 16:8 nd will let u know my results. Tq fr all ur teachings nd support nd motivating us to stay healthy🙏

[@visheshmehta1918]

i recently discovered dr pal's youtube channel and his attitude towards things and his content are a gem. Just wanted to mention that i as a jain have been taught fasting and not eating in the night or as we call it ratri bhojan tyaag right from the ripe age of 4 which is quite common in jain house holds. Every year lakhs of jains do 1-2 to 8 and even 31 days of continuous fasting and the oldies especially follow ratri bhojan tyaag. I'm lucky to discover dr. pal who is guiding us towards a better life style using our own culture and not advising "multiple small meals" as advised by other doctors and nutritionist. Proud Indian and a Proud Jain

[@zuhrafathima840]

Thanks dr and i am happy to suggest u to know the sunnahs of our prophet muhammad ( sal )

[@lokeshwarisreekumar152]

Thank you Dr. Pal. As always, your videos have lot of vital information, simply put for a common man to understand. Can you highlight on hormonal migraines and how to handle them with intermittent fasting or any changes that can help. It’s miserable to go through hormonal migraine. Pls share your expertise. 🙏🏻

[@sivasankarianbarasu2993]

I too had but after practicing IF slowly it vanished

[@365vlogs33]

I can fast upto a good 18 hours every single day... I feel energized and so full of confidence 😊

[@KadambariMurugan14]

Yes Cravings happens and used to have 90% dark chocolate to control. Even if I try couldn’t fast for more than 14 hrs, week before my periods.

[@Shivanisonu-d6q]

What abt those women who have hit their menopause Please make video on that also

[@arkude]

I want to know the same

[@Miutube74]

Thank you doc for breaking it down to this level. I do practice intermittent fasting but I was not aware of all the detail you touched in your video. Greatly appreciate it. Again thank you very much

[@San_home-chef]

My menstrual cycle is in its last phase, at times I feel like having a sweet but have it now before sunset. As I have completed a fortnight of intermittent fasting successfully with exercise regimen, it is making me feel lighter from inside. Thanks a lot for making this intermittent fasting easy to follow

[@kpsourhealth]

Hi Doctor. I am a Physiotherapist and try educating ppl on metabolic disorders and intermittent Fasting benefits to get them in control along with regular exercises. Your videos are very helpful for me and my clients as well. They are very inspiring and motivating. Can you make a video on IF during Pregnancy and what is the window period and how safe is it during Pregnancy

[@justmini8361]

If your covering pregnancy, I am lacatating mom, can you as well cover breastfeeding mothers to loose weight but not compromising on milk output. Thanks Dr.Pal

[@ayushibandyopadhyay1766]

Finally someone made a cycle based video alongside IF!! Thankyou Dr. Pal.

[@SB-kc8dz]

Dr Pal, a video on menopause will be greatly appreciated🙏 please include weight-loss, bone-density loss, fatigue issues too in that🙏

[@narasimha5566]

Yes

[@bhavana5770]

It's essential....

[@sathyasivasakthi1327]

I vote for it.... highly needed

[@garvkumararts6156]

U r literally the God, God bless you with lots of happiness

[@meenapadmakumar1444]

Dr. I can fast 16 to 18 hours on all days except for my days of periods where my menstrual cramps does not allow me stay fasting.. this video putting me in less guilt.. thanks to u and your service.. May God bless you with good health wealth and happiness abundantly.. My doubt is that many days i feel my tummy is so gassy during fasting period.. i ignore and just drink water.. is it fine..

[@meghalirathi643]

Dr. Pal being his amazing self as usual !! ❤

[@TheMadhulika1]

Dr. Pal you are a genius ! I do intermittent fasting but on certain days I feel extremely hungry and these are the days which falls on the 3rd phase that you mentioned, I used to curse myself and think my body is acting crazy even after following intermittent for sometime now! Now I totally understand what my body needs and will slightly give in on those special days! Ofcouse no major harm in treating yourself a little special on these days! Thank you for enlightening me! You are a super star and I follow your channel and love your narration & your friends Saravanakumar and Thirupurasundari! Please say hi to them from my side 🤣😂🫣

[@eshaccount]

Thank you Dr for this video. Very helpful to understand why we have certain cravings. Is it same for women of age above 40s and 50s and could you please give the best times for fasting? Also could you please let know the best fasting patterns for women undergoing menopause stage?

[@chandanac-pe8oo]

Watch Dr. Mindy, fast like a girl. Woman over 40+ is differ.

[@molishaskaria4333]

Thabk you Dr for this informative video...a week before my periods I dropped my 16 hours fasting and thought I lack disciple..now I understand it was because of Progesterone ! Will continue the rule of 1-10,10-20-20-28 rule u explained

[@sripriyahema]

Dr Pal, you are awesome! Can you also put a video for peri-menopausal women and IF? I am currently doing 16:8 for the past month along with yoga and some bharathanatyam. I have seen huge difference and already reduced 4 lbs. But I want to make sure I am doing this right in my rhis stage of life.

[@neenatksnarsian121]

Please do videos above 50. Who loose their periods and menopause

[@mooncake5579]

Thank you Dr. Pal. It was so easy to understand. Could you please also do a video on Peri Menopause and Menopause for us women who have hit 45 and have irregular menstrual cycle? Much thanks.

[@fashionablewomans7898]

After watching ur video I'm aggressively waiting to meet u now i surely tell every body that we got a perfect doctor who not only precribe medicine but gives u a knowledge of ur body functions

[@lilyrobert3110]

Day 1 and 2 of my menstruel cycle I have a lot of cravings for carbs . I don’t feel like working. I stop my daily exercises and rest on my sofa doing nothing. From day 3 everything sets back to normal. As you say from day one to day ten 16hrs of fasting is impossible for me the first two days but from day 3 it’s absolutely fine😊

[@sumaiyahmanal3233]

I absolutely love your wealth (knowledge) which you distribute in a simple understanding way. I am addicted to his videos and his jokes in between are so funny too.

[@AbhishekSuruse]

I lost 11 kg in one month and total 14 kgs in 51 days, still few more days to complete 2 months. Started at 95 kgs and currently at 81 kg, target weight is 70kg. I am a Male, 28 and 5’10”. IF has been nothing short of a miracle. To all the people struggling to lose weight, just wanna say don’t give up and keep pushing yourself. “You feel great when you look great”

[@alishaali409]

How? Wat you are?

[@deepalaxmimanolkar6179]

dr I am trying for 16 hours but I can't do it I keep on feeling hungry I am 45 year female

[@jaahnavivarma23]

Please share your timetable and what u Ate. Please

[@naisargikapriyadarsani2049]

m a medical student nd i want to say u I LOVE U dr.pal i wish one day i will get a chance to meet u nd also help u in ur trust good luck doctor

[@lakshmikannan5383]

Can you please tell us the kind of fasting in menopausal woman ?

[@DrPal]

As progesterone is not there, you could extend your estrogen phase fasting and listen to your body and modify accordingly

[@lakshmikannan5383]

@@DrPal thanks for your response

[@jaswinderkaurkaur7671]

Hi Doctor, ur definitely a best doctor and a good human being ,there is a suggestion plz guide, what about menopausal women???

[@sneharanjan]

During periods thr craving for chocolate is very high

[@kavithabs4687]

Thank u so much doctr for encouraging us to fast very inspiring. I started my intermittent fasting during covid period I lost 14 kgs nd again was lazy to continue from past 6 months ur video s have motivated me I have started it again 16 hrs nd feeling great I think u should keep inspiring us

[@Dtachafy]

Doc, the problem with PCOS as you know is irregular periods. Then how can we stick to this plan when the cycle isn't going to be 28 days everytime. Kindly advise

[@mukulpuitandi5780]

You are amazing. Very very simple and clear explanation. Thank you Doc🙏

[@ArpanaSangamithra]

Thank you so much for this! Can you shed some light on the messed up circadian rhythms in teen girls, and how it could bring hormonal/metabolic imbalance? I find many young girls are unable to sleep at normal times despite practicing sleep hygiene (no devices, etc), but they are still required to wake up earlier than their bodies can handle, hence they are sleep deprived. This leads to other disruptions in the body. I experienced this myself and ended up with PCOS and other issues.

[@hansrajchoudhari8567]

Is your pcos reduced now or got worse??

[@vedantammadhavi9138]

Thank you so much , till now i dont know about that why i get cravings more before 1 week of cycle as i am 33 years old, i consult 5 gynaecologists, they never say about this. Like a family member you share this all to women , kudos to you sir. Stay blessed always🎉