The correlation you never knew you needed 😆 Thank you for watching! I am very passionate about this subject because I truly believe being disciplined in certain areas of your life can actually be liberating. Here are the time stamps for your convenience. There are also library cards above. On Thursday I am answering your FAQs from the previous IF video. Thank you and see you on Thursday! Love, Jennifer ⚜️Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Disclaimer 1:41 Quality vs. Quantity 3:39 Awareness of bad habits 6:56 A structure for your day 8:32 Appetite correction 10:57 Ideal diet & style 14:15 Conclusion
I have been doing this for many years. I love it. I eat healthy and sometimes I indulge. My window is 10am to 6 pm. One day a week I do 12noon to 4 pm always Sunday. If anyone decides to do it....you will feel fantastic.
I've been doing IF for a few years and absolutely love it. Ive lost weight, have more energy and mental clarity. I can't say enough about it. I'm a new subscriber and love your channel. Thank you for the excellent content.
Oh wow!!!! I didn't know I was doing it but, after my last vacation with old friends from school and everyone noticed I put weight...I was a 119lb,.almost for ever, but now at 64 the pounds stayed there. I was 140lbs and my height is only 5'....for a month after my trip, did cut all carbs and exercise .....I was miserable as I love my French bread and rice and hate to exercise...I was so disappointed that after one month of doing this only lost not even 1/2 lb. then I was diagnosed with gallbladder stones and therefore I was scare to eat. That did it, bc of not eating at night and just eat normal portions of meals my stomach shrunk I think...like you, I only have coffee in the morning and then a good lunch and kind of light dinner. I eat everything I want in moderation and I lost 15 lbs no suffering, my clothes fit better, I don't like to change sizes, that was my big concern. Thank you for your guidance in this topic
I started IF by accident, (visiting newborn grandson, no time to eat till 11am ) and ate grand meals during my celebratory visit, between 11 and 7, but gained no weight( I can look at pasta and gain 2 pounds!) Without knowing it I was close to 16:8 IF , and started to pay attention to youtubes about it. My benefits: 1) Just previously, I had wondered if I had a digestion illness, felt terrible after healthy dinners, and couldn't keep a pound off no matter what. Then with accidental IF 16:8 the stomach bloat disappeared right away! And I lost weight while eating reasonable foods, without crazy dieting. 2) If I sat for a long time, it would take me 10 seconds to straighten out my back when I stood up. Now I jump out of a chair, no aches no pains! 3) Joints again, I would go downstairs in the morning carefully holding the railing, sometimes 2 feet per stair, it hurt and was hard to balance. Now I pop downstairs first thing, no issues. 4) I have pasta, and Pizza, homemade, every week. In the past I could not do that. I don't see a lot more energy, but I DO feel so much better. My weight maintains, when I have slightly richer meals, and goes down when I eat tuna salad at night. I am the lowest weight in 30 years at 69, and love it. I have always eaten whole foods, and virtually everything made from scratch, so that didn't change. I am usually in the 10 pound range of excess but finally beat it. teh lack of joint issues will keep me committed to this :)
Yes IF corrects my appetite too! I started in March after over a year of keto, which helped me lose a lot of weight, but became a religion for me where I treated carbs like the root of all my problems. I'd had issues bingeing on sweets before keto and got addicted to the guilt of good and bad food. I ate how the internet said I should and ignored or suppressed the natural cues from my body. I focused solely on my overeating sweets and not on the fact that I also forced myself to eat when not hungry or punished myself with foods I didn't want to eat. I used keto as a way to binge on foods that were more satiating and didn't cause the weight gain of sugar binges. With IF I'm free to eat as much as I want as long as I truly want it...which is pretty indulgent and luxurious compared to my grandmothers' choices. One grandmother made the best pancakes ever out of flour, water, and oil. There was feasting in the Bible and also fasting. As a Christian the idea of eating keto or vegan etc to live this life forever does not appeal to me. If we live to old age we lose our faculties no matter what I'm not advising anyone binge but it's not a sin to me anymore to eat a cookie. Life is seasonal and there will be literal and metaphorical feastings and fastings. In reality my food hang ups are very selfish, 21st century first world and self actualized. I work a sedentary job and don't need to eat 6 times a day. Jim Rohn said let the way you eat be a functional of character not the calculator. I've learned a lot as a en studying my habits throughout the monthly cycle. I treated myself like a robot and now I understand at certain times of the month I tend to want more and if I follow the cues it tends to balance out if I don't overthink it and live in fear. IF helps there too. Sometimes I want way less food than I think and other times more. Sorry this comment is long but your take on this resonates with me!
I love how present you are in your videos even though you have a full schedule, it really underscores the quality of your content. Your hair looks fabulous this way!
I started the 16/8 intermittent fasting after your last video and I have lost 5 pounds and my jeans fit so comfortably now! I have noticed I am taking smaller portions and I have noticed that I want higher quality food. I have always been curious about this topic and really appreciated your last video and this one also! This has been a very easy transition for me.
A little tip if you crave something sweet at night: Make a cup of warm almond milk with a tablespoon of pure honey and a pinch of cinnamon or tumeric. Or savour a spoonful of honey on its own. Works for me (almost) every time!
I watched your video about intermittent fasting. It sounded perfect for me and my husband. I started 3 weeks ago, and have lost 7 pounds. ❤️ Thank you!
Congrats! I started 3 weeks ago and have lost 5 lbs! I love the feeling that I am in charge of my eating and not being controlled by my bodily appetites.
I started your plan after your video. I have lost 5 pounds so far. I have noticed that when I start to eat I feel hungry and ready. Though once I start eating I am quickly satisfied and don’t eat as much as before. It is really a good feeling.
I started intermittent fasting after you mentioned it in your video. So far I have noticed two things. I love how I feel when I go to bed. I never feel bloated and I have been sleeping better. The other thing I noticed is that it appears I was a picker. I never really ate a snack after dinner but would pick at a few things. I might grab a couple of crackers or a handful of cereal. I guess in my head it never felt like an official snack. Jennifer, thank you for bringing intermittent fasting to my attention. I love it.
When I eat a quality evening meal with lean meat, fresh veggies and herbs-I don’t even crave dessert. Decaf tea at night is a good way to end the day hydrated.
@1207susant its like you read my mind. I definitely watch too many food videos, especially while trying to have a more balanced diet. Thank you for the tip on Fat!
I started this after watching your last video on this subject. I was furloughed again and didn’t want to spend that time boredom eating or unhealthy eating. I have found it so useful and I feel so much better for it. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Hugs from Surrey England 🏴 🤗
After watching your video on intermittent fasting, I began practicing this also. I’m down 4 pounds in one week. I also started doing cardio and pilates. But I just wanted to say thank you so much for the inspiration. Like you, I’m a rule follower. I just always mindlessly snacked at night, but now after dinner my kitchen is closed also. It’s been surprisingly easy to follow!
I’m really glad this works for you! I do think it’s important to emphasize that not everyone will experience a reduction in cravings simply by limiting the time window during which they can eat. I’ve known several people who tried intermittent fasting over extended periods of time and a few actually gained weight (25+ lbs in one case). Some people feel a sense of anxiety about food scarcity when they have a smaller eating window and will end up sabotaging their plans by eating more than they normally would in a day. Essentially, this system can work well for some but not at all for others, like so many diet plans.
My story, Jennifer. My mother is 92 and very active...drives, has a bustling social life, etc. She has ALWAYS eaten this way! She eats breakfast at maybe 10am, has a light lunch, and has dinner about 5pm. NOTHING EVER after 6pm. EVER. And she has the figure of a 30 year old and takes no medicines at all!! I, on the other hand, have always been heavy, but I'm trying this intermittent fasting to see if it helps me. I'm binging on your videos!!
I’m a “volume eater.” For those of you who know what I mean it’s really important to load up your plate with low carb veggies like cabbage and broccoli. It’s important for me to feel full when I eat. Chewing very thoroughly helps with this as well.
I have done a lot of digging into how so many European women are so shockingly thin compared to American women. The average American woman can't even fit into standard clothing in Europe because we are so much larger. I have realized that it is, in part, the food that we eat that makes the difference. European women, especially Italians and French, are very obsessed with cooking. It is a hobby for most people, a pleasure, a joy, to cook a beautiful homemade meal. Meal time is an experience not just shoving things into your face while doing another task. So the food is healthier because it is more homemade, not processed, etc. However, another common trend in my digging is the fasting. Very very few European women (and men) eat until after 2pm. If they do "eat" it is a cappuccino. I was wondering why I was struggling to stay on the slim side like my Italian relatives. I go to Italy and see them and, yes, I am about 8 inches taller than my Sicilian female relatives, but still, they are so trim! I found the secret--no processed food, enjoy the cooking, make eating a pleasurable experience and enjoy using the freshest ingredients, but also, fast! This video is great advice! Americans have this cultural attitude that we must eat 3 meals a day. For some people, that is true. I know many people with health conditions who need to eat a small meal with their medicine, or people who work in manual labor who physically exert themselves greatly and need that protein and caloric intake to sustain their hard work. However, for the average person in the USA, the average woman who wants to lose a few few pounds, this is so realistic. It's super hard to start. I started at 26 when I spent my entire life eating 3 meals and 2 snacks every single day. I felt FAMISHED for the first two weeks. Then my body got used to it and I realized I felt so much clearer mentally, so light, and didn't feel weighed down from meals throughout the day. I didn't feel hungry either. I drink sparkling water a lot if I do get hunger pains mid morning and I will have a glass and then realize I am not hungry at all.
I'm so glad I didn't wait for the new year to make the changes. (I started this fall, after reading your books.) I have more self confidence and feel so much better. P.s. I'm learning about skin care and makeup now, after learning my routine isn't suited for my age. 😊❤
Great comparison! I wanted to comment on your breakfast. I eat eggs every day and although I have never eaten seaweed --I'm a prairie savage-- I top my eggs with different things. Lately I'm loving raw onion slices, chives, and also broccoli or radish sprouts. I've been growing sprouts all fall and we just love them on everything, and they have a big punch of nutrition--more than the full grown veggie. I buy sprouting seeds from Johnny's and they are very economical and super-EASY to grow.
I have been doing IF for about 2 years and my cancer numbers have been kept in check. I see what happens when I eat wrong foods and eat a 24 hour diet. I feel great and realize that I was eating when I wasn’t even hungry. Your resources are perfect for those interested.
@@yelena_yelena socialization? On most days I open my window around 2 and I like to be done before 6. I have never been a breakfast person, mainly because I do not enjoy most breakfast foods. I still cook 3 squares for my family everyday. I don't feel the need to eat in order to be social. If I go out with friends or family I just adjust my window. If I am on vacation I adjust my meal times accordingly. Last year I went to Europe with my son for ten days and ate all the foods! However, as soon as i got home I was back on my normal regimen. Since I have been eating this way I went from 167 lbs to a maintenance weight of 130.
After checking out the science in How Not to Diet by Dr Greger I started a 14:10 habit after being inspired by your last video and I find it easy and affective. The only adjustment I needed to make was to make my breakfast slightly smaller. I feel so much better! I also like the way you have tied it into the 10 item wardrobe. When I was in art school, design projects with parameters sparked my creativity more than open-ended assignments, which is the same concept you are describing here.
I have been intermittant fasting for over a year now and eat roughly from 12-7 and enjoy my food so much more! Everything you shared with the similarities are spot on, I have tuned into my body so much more and understand my digestive system better even :) I do black coffee or hot water all morning while homeschooling and then enjoy some bone broth before lunch and feel so satisfied all afternoon, yesterday I had a huge lunch and dessert with family in town for the holidays and didn't even feel hungry for dinner so I had an apple and PB while my family had a simple sunday evening dinner! I love this way of eating and so thankful it has flexibility to it
I was wondering if you thought you were getting the recommended servings of fruit/veg and other nutrients. I started eating this way about 2 weeks ago after watching Jennifer’s video and am starting to see weight loss. However, I am only eating 1-2 servings of fruit and 2 vegetables before my eating window closes. Just curious what others thought. Thanks!
This makes so much sense to me! I have reduced my wardrobe and my belongings and I can see how intermittent fasting can do the same for my body that minimizing has done for my home! I think this is very sustainable too- looking forward to Thursday’s video!
So many great comments! I’ve been doing IF for about 18 months now. I love it and find that there are so many benefits. I love your correlations and agree that it goes right along with quality over quantity and a type of minimalism. Loved the video!
I already left a comment but had only watched the first half because my kids needed something and now I’ve finished watching and have to add that after intermittent fasting for just 3 weeks my appetite has already corrected itself so much. I think my stomach has shrunk a bit and I just don’t eat as much. A smaller portion of food fills me up and I do notice that I am careful to eat higher quality foods. I will allow myself desserts sometimes too but now a single cookie is good for me whereas before I probably would have wanted and had several.
I do intermittent fasting with a goal of not eating for 12 hours, sometimes more if I can but I am flexible with it. I definitely noticed it has corrected my appetite and hormones. I no longer get “hangry”. I don’t feel as dependent on food. I eat quality meals and enjoy a sweet dessert( love your pumpkin bar recipe) with tea at 3 which helps me get through the afternoon drag and satiated until dinner. Love your channel, and book!
“They actually liberate you,” you said, Jennifer. That is exactly what I was going to comment: freedom! It is so good to have less time spent eating and less time spent shopping! Before the ten(ish) item wardrobe I did not like to shop for clothes, but had a nagging feeling when I was near a store that sold clothing, that I should! As for eating, it took so much time out of the day, prepping, eating, and cleaning. Now it seems that I have extra hours in my day! Thank you for giving me this time, Jennifer, by your clear explanations and constant encouragement. 💞
Intermittent fasting helped me see how much I emotionally eat. Not due to stress but based on activity. When my husband and I sit together after my son goes to bed we snack. Or if we go out and about I wanted a snack. I found I wasn't hungry but my head just told me I needed food at those times.
I started intermittent fasting about 3 weeks ago. So far it seems to be working and I feel good. One thing I've noticed is that now I feel actively hungry. Before I rarely felt hunger pangs. Now I do and I think that's part of why I'm enjoying food more. I don't mean that I'm starving all the time, but before a meal now I feel hunger.
I agree and it feels good to feel hunger before a meal! It makes the meal more satisfying. I also like the way I feel like I am in control instead of my appetite.
Yes Jennifer this is spot on. I’ve been doing IF for over a year and I agree with every single thing you shared. The correlation to the 10 item wardrobe is something I noticed too. I’m a rule follower so both principles are perfect for me. Appetite correction, weight loss and maintenance, consistent energy, better sleep and overall wellness, craving healthier and higher quality foods- only “window worthy” foods please- are just some of the benefits. I’m sold on this lifestyle and I’m so grateful you are sharing two of my favorite life hacks in one video so I can share both IF and the 10 item wardrobe with family and friends. Thank you so much for summing IF up so well, I could not agree more! We are definitely kindred spirits. I’m also a homeschooling mom and journal my way through our family read alouds. There is so much to learn from the classics. I have so many lessons learned from our last read aloud, Little Men. Pages and pages of journaling notes! I adore your channel. 💕
Intermittent fasting corrected my binge eating and it made me very aware of what my body needs. I listen to my own body. Your strange meal sounded like iron and iodine to me. Maybe the levels needed a tweak that day. So intuitively you gravitate towards what you needed. I loved this correlation because in both instances it nearly takes all the guesswork out of things. You have a selection, you choose from it and you are on your way. So much beauty in simplicity Jennifer 💕🌷
Very interesting topic Marie-Ann Lecoeur was discussing this last week, about not taking it to extremes and remembering to stay hydrated, because some people advocated to not eat for a whole day or more- not good. Its not technically fasting but I think it is normal human behaviour not to eat after a certain time. I lecture on BA and MA health/nursing degrees and my students have the massive problem of having to work shifts (I did some years ago and night shift is difficult to re adjust to days again). They find it hard to try this method - depending on the health care provider/hospital they work for they also can't bring in their own prepared food. I thing it would make a good research project for a PhD (more than one) I have read research on other types of shift work but nothing really gets to the heart of the problem.
After I watched 'The Daily Connoisseur' video on intermittent fasting, I got the idea to fast for at least eight straight hours when I would normally be sleeping. Before I decided to do this, I would wake up and have some chocolate and then go back to sleep - never really allowing my body any rest and repair. It's been barely two weeks since I've started and this is what I've noticed so far: -a lot more sustained energy -easier to redirect from scary or depressing thoughts -better and faster ability to focus on writing and working on projects -went down a notch on my belt -I usually end up fasting for over 9 hours at a time with no problem -eating less with no effort -I still have a killer sweet tooth and have been indulging in it during my eating window - trying to cut down, but frankly not in a hurry
You are truly inspiring me to have a go at IF. I need to lose about 45kg (100lbs). But I want to do it for my health not just to look good and I can see how you make it fit into your lifestyle. Thanks again for great content 💕
Thanks for sharing your success. I got serious about IF after your last video. I was loosely following a 10:14 window, exercising and eating well but struggling to lose a few hormonal kilos. Since trying the 8:16 in the last few weeks since then I’m happy to report that I’m well on the way to my goal weight 🥳 I think it must have corrected my appetite. Strangely I’ve noticed that once I get through the tummy growls and break my fast I actually have little appetite for the rest of the day so I focus on having two nutritious meals and a third lighter one.
IF taught me to pay attention to my hunger. My eating window is also 9am to 5pm. But some days I skip breakfast (today for example) because I'm just not hungry. I'm eating lunch out today with a friend and I'm excited (weird for me) about what I'm going to choose to eat. FEEL SO MUCH BETTER!
One of my favorite weird meals is bone broth with chopped tri-tip and provolone cheese. When I feel naughty, I add croutons! I love how the cheese gets super melty! It’s a mess but I love it! Oooo, and add avocado! Yu-ummmm!
I was very dubious about this, but thought, why not give it a try! So, the day after I watched your first IF video, I waited until 9am to have breakfast (since I normally eat it at 6am, that was a bit of a hardship). Since then, I've been eating brekkers between 9 and 9:30am and really don't seem to miss that early AM bowl of cereal! I've lost 10lbs (some of that is anxiety non-eating, I'll admit, since I was awaiting testing results), but I can fit into my favorite cords again so I'm sold. I have dinner at 5pm and the kitchen is closed from that point on! Thanks for this and I'm looking forward to hearing your further discussion!
I really enjoyed this video today! I don't really "do" the ten item wardrobe but I'm home most of the time so I wear the same clothes, except Sundays when I go to church. I enjoy intermittent fasting when I do it and it works for me. I do have some challenges with it- one being my morning coffee. I get up early and like it first thing and sweet! Even if I use Truvia I still have to put honey or agave in it so I assume that breaks my fast. I try to go 18 hours fasting which helps keep the weight down. My husband LOVES grocery shopping- I've been trying to get him to eat healthier but he's such a snacker and there's always something around to snack on. I'm pretty good until 3 pm when I have to start thinking about dinner and I mindlessly go to the cupboard and grab a handful of chips or a cookie. That's my difficult time, right before dinner. I'm really looking forward to Thursdays video!
These observations resonate with my experience and helps cement my ideas that I really want to work towards the capsule wardrobe and continue with my intermittent fasting which has helped me so much thank you for your insight!
Hi Jennifer! I started intermittent fasting after your video a few weeks ago. I lost 8lbs. from August until October and then noticed I got stuck. So I tried fasting a few weeks ago and lost 2 lbs. in one week! My schedule is a little different. We usually don't eat dinner until 6:30 or 7 because I work a full-time job. We usually finish by 7:30 and then I start. I don't eat breakfast until 10 or 11 the next day. It has been hard but I wanted to try it. On the weekends I will adjust my schedule. I usually eat breakfast late so that I can eat out with my family on the weekends. With a late breakfast, I am usually not hungry for lunch and ready for dinner by 6. So far so good! Thank you!
I resonate with this so much right now! Both of these things are goals that I’ve been working on, but my family is also in a season of moving and transition where routines tend to go out the window. This video was an inspirational reminder of where I want to be in both of these areas, and gives me that little punch of motivation that I need to keep pressing forward! Thank you! ❤️
Yes, it´s absolutely not only about food but mostly about the habits, feelings, situations .. Great book to understand this is: "It starts with food" from Melissa and Dallas Hartwig
This couldn't be any more spot on! I must have looked psychotic as I watched your video because I was sitting here nodding my head and quietly whispering to myself " yes!!!" " omg so true!!!" lol Yes, everything you mentioned here about fasting is correct for me. I have been doing it for about a year. I have recently been wondering why it is that I can even smell good quality, take out food these days and not want it. I used to want it with gusto. Today for eg. I had the money to go treat myself to a good lunch at a good cafe near my house and I was starving! What did I do instead ? I drove home to make myself two fried eggs and a portion of creamed spinach with strawberries and cream after for dessert. So yes, I completely agree with everything and in particular, the craving for good quality food increases when fasting. Very well thought out video! 😊
Something strange happened-I watched your first intermittent fasting video shortly before my annual exam with my internist. Guess what the doctor actually recommended for me-intermittent fasting! I didn’t tell him about the video. Because of my schedule I do a 14-hour fast. So far, so good.
I love the connection you made between the two ideas. You have inspired to get back into IF after a long hiatus with minor health issues which didn’t make it possible to continue so thank you. Also, I really really love your sweater!
Questions: If your main meal is lunch, what do you typically eat for dinner? Your meals look amazing!, but fruits and vegetables seem to play a smaller role (or have more fat, I’m thinking of your yummy creamed spinach) than the American “food pyramid” would likely recommend. Your thoughts? Loved this video! 💕💕💕
I couldn’t agree with you more. Quality meals, sitting a beautiful table, eating as part of life’s enjoyment during the window of 9 hours. That’s a beautiful way to live and enjoy life. That’s my way of living.
Love! I can't hear these messages enough. I appreciate you and your thoughtful, high-quality work. I am thankful for the Daily Connisiour and Madame Chic books. They have helped me reflect, learn, and grow. This is another great message and something I have also started to figure out in my own life.
Perfect video for the perfect times. I will admit I started IF and started to compromise as I let others comments dictate when I should eat. I must admit I felt so much better while intermittent fasting. Now I need to start again and this time don’t say anything to anyone.
Remember that as a nursing mother- we always need more nourishment, so it’s understandable that you ate less mindfully. I was often famished when nursing. Now that I have weaned my baby fasting is so much easier and my weight is dropping quickly after the 2-3 weeks it took for my hormones to adjust. IM Fasting & OMAD Really work for me. Thanks for doing this video. I really appreciate it. TTFN 💗🙏💗
I am going to try to start implementing this. I have never been a night eater but during lockdown my sleep schedule got so completely out of whack and therefore really bad night eating! I think this system will help me make better choices through the day AND go to bed on time. Both of which I desperately need. (Your eyes looks so green in this video! Maybe because I'm watching on my computer instead of my phone.)
Best aid for me to Intermittent fast.. is to blend in my Vitamix.~1/2 lemon ( skin, pith and flesh) in a small amount of water and then divvy it up into 2 large glass jars, then fill the jars with water to the top.. Surprisingly refreshing and it's so easy to drink that water. I call it GLOW JUICE.
This correlation makes sense to me. I think the idea of quality over quantity can cross over into other areas of our lives as well. Great thoughts! Mindfulness goals. 👍🏻
Same experience with appetite correction...over the course of 9 years of childbearing and breastfeeding, I had a habit of eating 1st thing in the morning and snacking every night before bed. Just doing a 12-14 hr fast each night after dinner helped me lose the last 20 lbs of baby weight in 6 months, plus I eat smaller portions and really pay attention to whether I’m satisfied (not full-then I know I’ve eaten too much!) as I eat my meals.
Hey, Jennifer! Hope you & your loved ones are well. Such a clever approach, great correlation between IF & capsule wardrobe, they both need discipline & will power nowadays. Hats off to you for your channel, love your clever & chic content xo
Bonjour chère Jennifer. Pouvez-vous me dire, si votre livre Mme Chic est disponible en français, j'ai fais une recherche mais je n'ai trouvé rien trouvé à ce sujet, c'est fort dommage. Je suis une adepte à vos vidéos. Je vous remercie.
Most of us have never known true hunger and have been conditioned / socialised to eat throughout the day and eat too much. I switched to smaller plates years ago - best thing ever. Best wishes from Australia 🤗
I really need help with this. I don’t know if anyone else can relate to my dilemma but here goes... I have tried intermittent fasting before and I can never stick with it. I know I have the discipline to do so but it is so difficult because of my husbands work schedule. He is a surgeon and has an extremely chaotic and fluctuating schedule. One day he could be done and home at 1pm (an absolute joy) and sometimes I can go 24 hours not seeing him. Those two dipoles are not the problem. The problem is when he gets home at 8:30, 9 or 10pm and I want to have dinner with him. There is a meal I cooked meant for 6pm and here we are at 9!😫 I find myself either eating with him at nine, (which is fine for him who has probably only had saltines and water all day but I’ve already had a lunch) or making him a plate of something to eat by himself which makes me feel unconnected with him as I sit there while he eats exhausted from the days work. Any tips on what to do to make this work for me would be appreciated greatly. I’m thinking of doing a 9-9 fast just to stick to a schedule and then titrate the end time down but it is so difficult to manage around his mealtime.
My husband is also a doctor and has a crazy schedule. I am currently a stay at home mom. The deal is that there is always food for him to heat up when he gets home but my schedule and kid schedule is non- negotiable. If it’s late and everyone is asleep, I will drink hot water with lemon to keep him company - or coffee with almond milk in the morning. I’ve found that keeping the train on schedule at home acts a bit like a lighthouse for him - if the household is on schedule when he has autonomy to adjust his schedule he will do it to match the household schedule.
2-10 eating window? Light lunch at 2, light dinner or snack at 6 like cheese, olives, a salad, soup etc and then eat with him at 9. Or switch and have dinner at 5 or 6 and light meal at 9
These are all great suggestions. Since writing this I have been sticking to 9am to nine pm but the scheduling issue hasn’t reared it’s head yet this week. But I think the tea or a light soup to have alongside him is a very good idea.
Thanks you for sharing your experience with Intermittent Fasting 3 weeks ago. I gained 20 lbs after having my 3rd child and have not been able to lose the extra weight. 3 weeks into IF and I have lost 6 lbs. Thanka for the inspiration. I also went shopping for new additions to my winter wardrobe and only bought pieces that I liked and complemented the clothing I already had.
I’m really enjoying the info on intermittent fasting! This was a good connection to the wardrobe as well. I eat “breakfast bowls” like what you had today a lot, it doesn’t seem to be much of a thing. I put together a list of international options to “travel” around the world: Base: Roasted cauliflower Sautéed cabbage Cauliflower rice Spaghetti squash Sautéed veggies Zucchini spiral Butternut spiral Mashed cauliflower Lettuce Leftover veggies Protein: Fried egg Poached egg Hard or soft boiled egg Scrambled egg Omelette Breakfast sausage Bacon Salmon Smoked salmon Canadian bacon Hamburger Leftover protein Topping: Korea-Kimchi, gochujang, spring onion, sesame seed Japan- soy sauce, wasabi, spicy mayo, furikake Germany-sauerkraut, mustard, curry ketchup, pickles Mexico-salsa, cheese, hot sauce, crema, guacamole Spain-smoked paprika, garlic oil, chorizo, aioli, olives Southern US-pimento cheese, pickled okra, hot sauce India-curry, chutney, raita, cilantro Vietnam-sriracha, basil, mint, peanuts, lime Middle East-feta, olives, oregano, tahini sauce Italy-tomato sauce, pesto, mozzarella, Parmesan France-goat cheese, carmelized onions, tapenade New Orleans-andouille, Cajun spice, Tabasco Scandinavia-herring, onions, pickles, horseradish Indonesia-peanut sauce, coconut, sambal, cilantro
I have tried IF on and off since your last video on it. I jumped right into a 16:8 plan. However, I found that for those last 2 hours of the fast, I didn't seem to have much energy and could only think about food. So now, I'm reading and studying up on it, and am trying to ease into it more, fasting for 12 hours for a few days, and then stretching it out to 13 or 14 hours...but...I haven't lost any weight doing that, so hopefully I can get to a 16:8 regularly and then take some weight off.
The first week I tried it i allowed myself just a little bone broth for the few times I felt very weak it too hungry. It helped hold me over. It wasn’t enough calories to get me out of the ketogenic stage but enough to help with added nutrients and minerals to help me along. Gradually I didn’t need it anymore. In the morning for the last few hours of my fast I workout and walk to keep my mind off of hunger and drink plenty of water and tea. Exercise helps curb the appetite a bit. It’s gotten so that it’s not difficult anymore.
The correlation you never knew you needed 😆 Thank you for watching! I am very passionate about this subject because I truly believe being disciplined in certain areas of your life can actually be liberating. Here are the time stamps for your convenience. There are also library cards above. On Thursday I am answering your FAQs from the previous IF video. Thank you and see you on Thursday! Love, Jennifer
⚜️Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Disclaimer
1:41 Quality vs. Quantity
3:39 Awareness of bad habits
6:56 A structure for your day
8:32 Appetite correction
10:57 Ideal diet & style
14:15 Conclusion
I have been doing this for many years. I love it. I eat healthy and sometimes I indulge. My window is 10am to 6 pm. One day a week I do
12noon to 4 pm always Sunday.
If anyone decides to do it....you will feel fantastic.
I've been doing IF for a few years and absolutely love it. Ive lost weight, have more energy and mental clarity. I can't say enough about it. I'm a new subscriber and love your channel. Thank you for the excellent content.
Oh wow!!!! I didn't know I was doing it but, after my last vacation with old friends from school and everyone noticed I put weight...I was a 119lb,.almost for ever, but now at 64 the pounds stayed there. I was 140lbs and my height is only 5'....for a month after my trip, did cut all carbs and exercise .....I was miserable as I love my French bread and rice and hate to exercise...I was so disappointed that after one month of doing this only lost not even 1/2 lb. then I was diagnosed with gallbladder stones and therefore I was scare to eat. That did it, bc of not eating at night and just eat normal portions of meals my stomach shrunk I think...like you, I only have coffee in the morning and then a good lunch and kind of light dinner. I eat everything I want in moderation and I lost 15 lbs no suffering, my clothes fit better, I don't like to change sizes, that was my big concern. Thank you for your guidance in this topic
I started IF by accident, (visiting newborn grandson, no time to eat till 11am ) and ate grand meals during my celebratory visit, between 11 and 7, but gained no weight( I can look at pasta and gain 2 pounds!) Without knowing it I was close to 16:8 IF , and started to pay attention to youtubes about it. My benefits: 1) Just previously, I had wondered if I had a digestion illness, felt terrible after healthy dinners, and couldn't keep a pound off no matter what. Then with accidental IF 16:8 the stomach bloat disappeared right away! And I lost weight while eating reasonable foods, without crazy dieting. 2) If I sat for a long time, it would take me 10 seconds to straighten out my back when I stood up. Now I jump out of a chair, no aches no pains! 3) Joints again, I would go downstairs in the morning carefully holding the railing, sometimes 2 feet per stair, it hurt and was hard to balance. Now I pop downstairs first thing, no issues. 4) I have pasta, and Pizza, homemade, every week. In the past I could not do that. I don't see a lot more energy, but I DO feel so much better. My weight maintains, when I have slightly richer meals, and goes down when I eat tuna salad at night. I am the lowest weight in 30 years at 69, and love it. I have always eaten whole foods, and virtually everything made from scratch, so that didn't change. I am usually in the 10 pound range of excess but finally beat it. teh lack of joint issues will keep me committed to this :)
Yes IF corrects my appetite too! I started in March after over a year of keto, which helped me lose a lot of weight, but became a religion for me where I treated carbs like the root of all my problems. I'd had issues bingeing on sweets before keto and got addicted to the guilt of good and bad food. I ate how the internet said I should and ignored or suppressed the natural cues from my body. I focused solely on my overeating sweets and not on the fact that I also forced myself to eat when not hungry or punished myself with foods I didn't want to eat. I used keto as a way to binge on foods that were more satiating and didn't cause the weight gain of sugar binges. With IF I'm free to eat as much as I want as long as I truly want it...which is pretty indulgent and luxurious compared to my grandmothers' choices. One grandmother made the best pancakes ever out of flour, water, and oil. There was feasting in the Bible and also fasting. As a Christian the idea of eating keto or vegan etc to live this life forever does not appeal to me. If we live to old age we lose our faculties no matter what I'm not advising anyone binge but it's not a sin to me anymore to eat a cookie. Life is seasonal and there will be literal and metaphorical feastings and fastings. In reality my food hang ups are very selfish, 21st century first world and self actualized. I work a sedentary job and don't need to eat 6 times a day. Jim Rohn said let the way you eat be a functional of character not the calculator. I've learned a lot as a en studying my habits throughout the monthly cycle. I treated myself like a robot and now I understand at certain times of the month I tend to want more and if I follow the cues it tends to balance out if I don't overthink it and live in fear. IF helps there too. Sometimes I want way less food than I think and other times more. Sorry this comment is long but your take on this resonates with me!
I love how present you are in your videos even though you have a full schedule, it really underscores the quality of your content. Your hair looks fabulous this way!
I started the 16/8 intermittent fasting after your last video and I have lost 5 pounds and my jeans fit so comfortably now! I have noticed I am taking smaller portions and I have noticed that I want higher quality food. I have always been curious about this topic and really appreciated your last video and this one also! This has been a very easy transition for me.
I love how you paired this Jennifer, well done🌹
Thank you, Nikki! I'm off to watch your slip video. xx
Finally someone that addresses this so gracefully, it makes a lot of sense.
The best video that I have seen of IF and minimalism.
A little tip if you crave something sweet at night: Make a cup of warm almond milk with a tablespoon of pure honey and a pinch of cinnamon or tumeric. Or savour a spoonful of honey on its own. Works for me (almost) every time!
But not ok if you’re fasting.
I watched your video about intermittent fasting. It sounded perfect for me and my husband. I started 3 weeks ago, and have lost 7 pounds. ❤️ Thank you!
Amazing, Donna!
Congrats! I started 3 weeks ago and have lost 5 lbs! I love the feeling that I am in charge of my eating and not being controlled by my bodily appetites.
@@jaimezuniga4702 yes, and I feel much better eating earlier in the evening.
I've been doing this for the past few weeks. It's working. I feel better, lost weight and am motivated. Thank you.
That's great, Nancy!
I started your plan after your video. I have lost 5 pounds so far. I have noticed that when I start to eat I feel hungry and ready. Though once I start eating I am quickly satisfied and don’t eat as much as before. It is really a good feeling.
Fasting for years now- total appetite correction and sugar cravings gone!
minniegrannyfigs sugar cravings gone? Did you limit your carbs or simply focus on Whole Foods during your eating window?
What is your approach to fast? 😊 i do 14:10
I'd love to learn some suggestions on how you overcame sugar cravings. I am afraid I would want to eat way too much sugar on an IF schedule!
I loved this! As an intermittent faster & minimalist, I completely agree with this similarity.
I started intermittent fasting after you mentioned it in your video. So far I have noticed two things. I love how I feel when I go to bed. I never feel bloated and I have been sleeping better. The other thing I noticed is that it appears I was a picker. I never really ate a snack after dinner but would pick at a few things. I might grab a couple of crackers or a handful of cereal. I guess in my head it never felt like an official snack. Jennifer, thank you for bringing intermittent fasting to my attention. I love it.
I have noticed the same things about myself! Wonderful!
When I eat a quality evening meal with lean meat, fresh veggies and herbs-I don’t even crave dessert. Decaf tea at night is a good way to end the day hydrated.
Your hair and make up look great Jennifer. Love the lip and blush colour on you. Very pretty.
Yes! My appetite has corrected. We usually finish dinner by 5:00. NEVER get hungry again. Requires no willpower. Just never think of food again.
How long would you say it took?
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About 2 weeks. I did stop watching cooking videos etc. Make sure you get enough fat with your last meal.
@1207susant its like you read my mind. I definitely watch too many food videos, especially while trying to have a more balanced diet. Thank you for the tip on Fat!
I started this after watching your last video on this subject. I was furloughed again and didn’t want to spend that time boredom eating or unhealthy eating. I have found it so useful and I feel so much better for it. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Hugs from Surrey England 🏴 🤗
After watching your video on intermittent fasting, I began practicing this also. I’m down 4 pounds in one week. I also started doing cardio and pilates. But I just wanted to say thank you so much for the inspiration. Like you, I’m a rule follower. I just always mindlessly snacked at night, but now after dinner my kitchen is closed also. It’s been surprisingly easy to follow!
I’m really glad this works for you! I do think it’s important to emphasize that not everyone will experience a reduction in cravings simply by limiting the time window during which they can eat. I’ve known several people who tried intermittent fasting over extended periods of time and a few actually gained weight (25+ lbs in one case). Some people feel a sense of anxiety about food scarcity when they have a smaller eating window and will end up sabotaging their plans by eating more than they normally would in a day. Essentially, this system can work well for some but not at all for others, like so many diet plans.
My story, Jennifer. My mother is 92 and very active...drives, has a bustling social life, etc. She has ALWAYS eaten this way! She eats breakfast at maybe 10am, has a light lunch, and has dinner about 5pm. NOTHING EVER after 6pm. EVER. And she has the figure of a 30 year old and takes no medicines at all!! I, on the other hand, have always been heavy, but I'm trying this intermittent fasting to see if it helps me. I'm binging on your videos!!
I’m a “volume eater.” For those of you who know what I mean it’s really important to load up your plate with low carb veggies like cabbage and broccoli. It’s important for me to feel full when I eat. Chewing very thoroughly helps with this as well.
I have done a lot of digging into how so many European women are so shockingly thin compared to American women. The average American woman can't even fit into standard clothing in Europe because we are so much larger. I have realized that it is, in part, the food that we eat that makes the difference. European women, especially Italians and French, are very obsessed with cooking. It is a hobby for most people, a pleasure, a joy, to cook a beautiful homemade meal. Meal time is an experience not just shoving things into your face while doing another task. So the food is healthier because it is more homemade, not processed, etc. However, another common trend in my digging is the fasting. Very very few European women (and men) eat until after 2pm. If they do "eat" it is a cappuccino. I was wondering why I was struggling to stay on the slim side like my Italian relatives. I go to Italy and see them and, yes, I am about 8 inches taller than my Sicilian female relatives, but still, they are so trim! I found the secret--no processed food, enjoy the cooking, make eating a pleasurable experience and enjoy using the freshest ingredients, but also, fast! This video is great advice! Americans have this cultural attitude that we must eat 3 meals a day. For some people, that is true. I know many people with health conditions who need to eat a small meal with their medicine, or people who work in manual labor who physically exert themselves greatly and need that protein and caloric intake to sustain their hard work. However, for the average person in the USA, the average woman who wants to lose a few few pounds, this is so realistic. It's super hard to start. I started at 26 when I spent my entire life eating 3 meals and 2 snacks every single day. I felt FAMISHED for the first two weeks. Then my body got used to it and I realized I felt so much clearer mentally, so light, and didn't feel weighed down from meals throughout the day. I didn't feel hungry either. I drink sparkling water a lot if I do get hunger pains mid morning and I will have a glass and then realize I am not hungry at all.
My experience is similar. My appetite seems to be corrected and it botheres me the next day when I have sugar. Such a difference in energy level!
I'm so glad I didn't wait for the new year to make the changes. (I started this fall, after reading your books.) I have more self confidence and feel so much better.
P.s. I'm learning about skin care and makeup now, after learning my routine isn't suited for my age. 😊❤
This is such an interesting comparison, discipline in life will bring success! 💕
-Lydiya
So true
Great comparison! I wanted to comment on your breakfast. I eat eggs every day and although I have never eaten seaweed --I'm a prairie savage-- I top my eggs with different things. Lately I'm loving raw onion slices, chives, and also broccoli or radish sprouts. I've been growing sprouts all fall and we just love them on everything, and they have a big punch of nutrition--more than the full grown veggie. I buy sprouting seeds from Johnny's and they are very economical and super-EASY to grow.
I have been doing IF for about 2 years and my cancer numbers have been kept in check. I see what happens when I eat wrong foods and eat a 24 hour diet. I feel great and realize that I was eating when I wasn’t even hungry. Your resources are perfect for those interested.
I have been intermittent fasting for 2 years now. I will never go back to 3 meals plus snacks. My schedule is 20/4.
Wow! How do u deal with socialization? Or u eat in the evenings?
@@yelena_yelena socialization? On most days I open my window around 2 and I like to be done before 6. I have never been a breakfast person, mainly because I do not enjoy most breakfast foods. I still cook 3 squares for my family everyday. I don't feel the need to eat in order to be social. If I go out with friends or family I just adjust my window. If I am on vacation I adjust my meal times accordingly. Last year I went to Europe with my son for ten days and ate all the foods! However, as soon as i got home I was back on my normal regimen. Since I have been eating this way I went from 167 lbs to a maintenance weight of 130.
@@celeshite6433, how wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing!
@@celeshite6433 I’d love to learn more!
After checking out the science in How Not to Diet by Dr Greger I started a 14:10 habit after being inspired by your last video and I find it easy and affective. The only adjustment I needed to make was to make my breakfast slightly smaller. I feel so much better! I also like the way you have tied it into the 10 item wardrobe. When I was in art school, design projects with parameters sparked my creativity more than open-ended assignments, which is the same concept you are describing here.
I have been intermittant fasting for over a year now and eat roughly from 12-7 and enjoy my food so much more! Everything you shared with the similarities are spot on, I have tuned into my body so much more and understand my digestive system better even :) I do black coffee or hot water all morning while homeschooling and then enjoy some bone broth before lunch and feel so satisfied all afternoon, yesterday I had a huge lunch and dessert with family in town for the holidays and didn't even feel hungry for dinner so I had an apple and PB while my family had a simple sunday evening dinner! I love this way of eating and so thankful it has flexibility to it
That's so great! It's helpful to not have to worry about food while homeschooling. And I like your bone broth before lunch idea.
I was wondering if you thought you were getting the recommended servings of fruit/veg and other nutrients. I started eating this way about 2 weeks ago after watching Jennifer’s video and am starting to see weight loss. However, I am only eating 1-2 servings of fruit and 2 vegetables before my eating window closes. Just curious what others thought. Thanks!
This makes so much sense to me! I have reduced my wardrobe and my belongings and I can see how intermittent fasting can do the same for my body that minimizing has done for my home! I think this is very sustainable too- looking forward to Thursday’s video!
So many great comments! I’ve been doing IF for about 18 months now. I love it and find that there are so many benefits. I love your correlations and agree that it goes right along with quality over quantity and a type of minimalism. Loved the video!
I already left a comment but had only watched the first half because my kids needed something and now I’ve finished watching and have to add that after intermittent fasting for just 3 weeks my appetite has already corrected itself so much. I think my stomach has shrunk a bit and I just don’t eat as much. A smaller portion of food fills me up and I do notice that I am careful to eat higher quality foods. I will allow myself desserts sometimes too but now a single cookie is good for me whereas before I probably would have wanted and had several.
I do intermittent fasting with a goal of not eating for 12 hours, sometimes more if I can but I am flexible with it. I definitely noticed it has corrected my appetite and hormones. I no longer get “hangry”. I don’t feel as dependent on food. I eat quality meals and enjoy a sweet dessert( love your pumpkin bar recipe) with tea at 3 which helps me get through the afternoon drag and satiated until dinner. Love your channel, and book!
“They actually liberate you,” you said, Jennifer. That is exactly what I was going to comment: freedom! It is so good to have less time spent eating and less time spent shopping! Before the ten(ish) item wardrobe I did not like to shop for clothes, but had a nagging feeling when I was near a store that sold clothing, that I should! As for eating, it took so much time out of the day, prepping, eating, and cleaning. Now it seems that I have extra hours in my day! Thank you for giving me this time, Jennifer, by your clear explanations and constant encouragement. 💞
Intermittent fasting helped me see how much I emotionally eat. Not due to stress but based on activity. When my husband and I sit together after my son goes to bed we snack. Or if we go out and about I wanted a snack. I found I wasn't hungry but my head just told me I needed food at those times.
I started intermittent fasting about 3 weeks ago. So far it seems to be working and I feel good. One thing I've noticed is that now I feel actively hungry. Before I rarely felt hunger pangs. Now I do and I think that's part of why I'm enjoying food more. I don't mean that I'm starving all the time, but before a meal now I feel hunger.
I agree and it feels good to feel hunger before a meal! It makes the meal more satisfying. I also like the way I feel like I am in control instead of my appetite.
Yes Jennifer this is spot on. I’ve been doing IF for over a year and I agree with every single thing you shared. The correlation to the 10 item wardrobe is something I noticed too. I’m a rule follower so both principles are perfect for me. Appetite correction, weight loss and maintenance, consistent energy, better sleep and overall wellness, craving healthier and higher quality foods- only “window worthy” foods please- are just some of the benefits. I’m sold on this lifestyle and I’m so grateful you are sharing two of my favorite life hacks in one video so I can share both IF and the 10 item wardrobe with family and friends. Thank you so much for summing IF up so well, I could not agree more! We are definitely kindred spirits. I’m also a homeschooling mom and journal my way through our family read alouds. There is so much to learn from the classics. I have so many lessons learned from our last read aloud, Little Men. Pages and pages of journaling notes! I adore your channel. 💕
Love that, Marni!
Intermittent fasting corrected my binge eating and it made me very aware of what my body needs. I listen to my own body. Your strange meal sounded like iron and iodine to me. Maybe the levels needed a tweak that day. So intuitively you gravitate towards what you needed. I loved this correlation because in both instances it nearly takes all the guesswork out of things. You have a selection, you choose from it and you are on your way. So much beauty in simplicity Jennifer 💕🌷
Very interesting topic Marie-Ann Lecoeur was discussing this last week, about not taking it to extremes and remembering to stay hydrated, because some people advocated to not eat for a whole day or more- not good. Its not technically fasting but I think it is normal human behaviour not to eat after a certain time. I lecture on BA and MA health/nursing degrees and my students have the massive problem of having to work shifts (I did some years ago and night shift is difficult to re adjust to days again). They find it hard to try this method - depending on the health care provider/hospital they work for they also can't bring in their own prepared food. I thing it would make a good research project for a PhD (more than one) I have read research on other types of shift work but nothing really gets to the heart of the problem.
I love Marie-Anne! I agree that extreme forms might not be the best longterm.
After I watched 'The Daily Connoisseur' video on intermittent fasting, I got the idea to fast for at least eight straight hours when I would normally be sleeping. Before I decided to do this, I would wake up and have some chocolate and then go back to sleep - never really allowing my body any rest and repair. It's been barely two weeks since I've started and this is what I've noticed so far:
-a lot more sustained energy
-easier to redirect from scary or depressing thoughts
-better and faster ability to focus on writing and working on projects
-went down a notch on my belt
-I usually end up fasting for over 9 hours at a time with no problem
-eating less with no effort
-I still have a killer sweet tooth and have been indulging in it during my eating window - trying to cut down, but frankly not in a hurry
Your hair has just been looking so full and rich and amazing lately!!! Idk if you’re doing anything different but it’s working!
You are truly inspiring me to have a go at IF. I need to lose about 45kg (100lbs). But I want to do it for my health not just to look good and I can see how you make it fit into your lifestyle. Thanks again for great content 💕
I just finished reading “The Obesity Code” I also want to do 16:8.
Love Dr Fung! His book saved my life (not exaggerating ).
I am reading this now
Really enjoyed that book too 😊
Thanks for sharing your success. I got serious about IF after your last video. I was loosely following a 10:14 window, exercising and eating well but struggling to lose a few hormonal kilos. Since trying the 8:16 in the last few weeks since then I’m happy to report that I’m well on the way to my goal weight 🥳
I think it must have corrected my appetite. Strangely I’ve noticed that once I get through the tummy growls and break my fast I actually have little appetite for the rest of the day so I focus on having two nutritious meals and a third lighter one.
I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for about 6 months. I feel great and the extra weight I had just fell off completely.
IF taught me to pay attention to my hunger. My eating window is also 9am to 5pm. But some days I skip breakfast (today for example) because I'm just not hungry. I'm eating lunch out today with a friend and I'm excited (weird for me) about what I'm going to choose to eat. FEEL SO MUCH BETTER!
One of my favorite weird meals is bone broth with chopped tri-tip and provolone cheese. When I feel naughty, I add croutons! I love how the cheese gets super melty! It’s a mess but I love it! Oooo, and add avocado! Yu-ummmm!
I was very dubious about this, but thought, why not give it a try! So, the day after I watched your first IF video, I waited until 9am to have breakfast (since I normally eat it at 6am, that was a bit of a hardship). Since then, I've been eating brekkers between 9 and 9:30am and really don't seem to miss that early AM bowl of cereal! I've lost 10lbs (some of that is anxiety non-eating, I'll admit, since I was awaiting testing results), but I can fit into my favorite cords again so I'm sold. I have dinner at 5pm and the kitchen is closed from that point on! Thanks for this and I'm looking forward to hearing your further discussion!
That's so great!
I really enjoyed this video today! I don't really "do" the ten item wardrobe but I'm home most of the time so I wear the same clothes, except Sundays when I go to church. I enjoy intermittent fasting when I do it and it works for me. I do have some challenges with it- one being my morning coffee. I get up early and like it first thing and sweet! Even if I use Truvia I still have to put honey or agave in it so I assume that breaks my fast. I try to go 18 hours fasting which helps keep the weight down. My husband LOVES grocery shopping- I've been trying to get him to eat healthier but he's such a snacker and there's always something around to snack on. I'm pretty good until 3 pm when I have to start thinking about dinner and I mindlessly go to the cupboard and grab a handful of chips or a cookie. That's my difficult time, right before dinner. I'm really looking forward to Thursdays video!
These observations resonate with my experience and helps cement my ideas that I really want to work towards the capsule wardrobe and continue with my intermittent fasting which has helped me so much thank you for your insight!
Hi Jennifer! I started intermittent fasting after your video a few weeks ago. I lost 8lbs. from August until October and then noticed I got stuck. So I tried fasting a few weeks ago and lost 2 lbs. in one week! My schedule is a little different. We usually don't eat dinner until 6:30 or 7 because I work a full-time job. We usually finish by 7:30 and then I start. I don't eat breakfast until 10 or 11 the next day. It has been hard but I wanted to try it. On the weekends I will adjust my schedule. I usually eat breakfast late so that I can eat out with my family on the weekends. With a late breakfast, I am usually not hungry for lunch and ready for dinner by 6. So far so good! Thank you!
That's so great! Keep me updated!
I resonate with this so much right now! Both of these things are goals that I’ve been working on, but my family is also in a season of moving and transition where routines tend to go out the window. This video was an inspirational reminder of where I want to be in both of these areas, and gives me that little punch of motivation that I need to keep pressing forward! Thank you! ❤️
I have always implemented this way of eating in my everyday life. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
Yes, it´s absolutely not only about food but mostly about the habits, feelings, situations .. Great book to understand this is: "It starts with food" from Melissa and Dallas Hartwig
This couldn't be any more spot on! I must have looked psychotic as I watched your video because I was sitting here nodding my head and quietly whispering to myself " yes!!!" " omg so true!!!" lol Yes, everything you mentioned here about fasting is correct for me. I have been doing it for about a year. I have recently been wondering why it is that I can even smell good quality, take out food these days and not want it. I used to want it with gusto. Today for eg. I had the money to go treat myself to a good lunch at a good cafe near my house and I was starving! What did I do instead ? I drove home to make myself two fried eggs and a portion of creamed spinach with strawberries and cream after for dessert. So yes, I completely agree with everything and in particular, the craving for good quality food increases when fasting. Very well thought out video! 😊
Something strange happened-I watched your first intermittent fasting video shortly before my annual exam with my internist. Guess what the doctor actually recommended for me-intermittent fasting! I didn’t tell him about the video. Because of my schedule I do a 14-hour fast. So far, so good.
I love the connection you made between the two ideas. You have inspired to get back into IF after a long hiatus with minor health issues which didn’t make it possible to continue so thank you. Also, I really really love your sweater!
Questions: If your main meal is lunch, what do you typically eat for dinner? Your meals look amazing!, but fruits and vegetables seem to play a smaller role (or have more fat, I’m thinking of your yummy creamed spinach) than the American “food pyramid” would likely recommend. Your thoughts? Loved this video! 💕💕💕
The timing of this is so perfect! Holiday time! I need discipline 😀
I know... this is the best time of year to start haha
@@TheDailyConnoisseur I’m really looking forward to Thursday’s video!! And irritated I keep missing the monthly Zooms! 🙂
I couldn’t agree with you more. Quality meals, sitting a beautiful table, eating as part of life’s enjoyment during the window of 9 hours. That’s a beautiful way to live and enjoy life. That’s my way of living.
Love! I can't hear these messages enough. I appreciate you and your thoughtful, high-quality work. I am thankful for the Daily Connisiour and Madame Chic books. They have helped me reflect, learn, and grow. This is another great message and something I have also started to figure out in my own life.
Perfect video for the perfect times. I will admit I started IF and started to compromise as I let others comments dictate when I should eat. I must admit I felt so much better while intermittent fasting. Now I need to start again and this time don’t say anything to anyone.
Remember that as a nursing mother- we always need more nourishment, so it’s understandable that you ate less mindfully. I was often famished when nursing. Now that I have weaned my baby fasting is so much easier and my weight is dropping quickly after the 2-3 weeks it took for my hormones to adjust. IM Fasting & OMAD Really work for me. Thanks for doing this video. I really appreciate it. TTFN 💗🙏💗
Totally agreed, I don't have time for snack in intermitente fasting. Still testing what it works for me
I loved this Jennifer! Brilliant! I am more intrigued than ever about intermittent fasting and will check out your book recommendations. 🤗💛🤗
Thank you, Robin! Much love xx
Interesting topic. I wouldn’t have linked these two together, but can see the correlation between them.
Great analogy; great post. Thank you! Also really appreciate the time stamps so I can go back and repeat parts that spoke to me most.
Yes! check on all your comments on intermittent fasting points! The 10 capsule wardrobe... it seems so daunting
I am going to try to start implementing this. I have never been a night eater but during lockdown my sleep schedule got so completely out of whack and therefore really bad night eating! I think this system will help me make better choices through the day AND go to bed on time. Both of which I desperately need. (Your eyes looks so green in this video! Maybe because I'm watching on my computer instead of my phone.)
Thank you, Leslie! I was having bad night eating too at the beginning of lockdown.
I've heard it said snacking is always an emotional event, it's never about the food 💜
Jennifer, it was a GREAT video, with very useful insights and empowering information and advice. Thank you!
Best aid for me to Intermittent fast.. is to blend in my Vitamix.~1/2 lemon ( skin, pith and flesh) in a small amount of water and then divvy it up into 2 large glass jars, then fill the jars with water to the top.. Surprisingly refreshing and it's so easy to drink that water. I call it GLOW JUICE.
This correlation makes sense to me. I think the idea of quality over quantity can cross over into other areas of our lives as well. Great thoughts! Mindfulness goals. 👍🏻
Thank you, Jennifer for the explanation. I'm also love rules and structure♡ I've been doing intermittent-fasting this past month, thanks to you! xo
I just finished “Lessons from Madame Chic”. What a fascinating comparison. Great video.
Thank you, Mitzi. I hope you enjoyed the book!
Same experience with appetite correction...over the course of 9 years of childbearing and breastfeeding, I had a habit of eating 1st thing in the morning and snacking every night before bed. Just doing a 12-14 hr fast each night after dinner helped me lose the last 20 lbs of baby weight in 6 months, plus I eat smaller portions and really pay attention to whether I’m satisfied (not full-then I know I’ve eaten too much!) as I eat my meals.
Hey, Jennifer! Hope you & your loved ones are well. Such a clever approach, great correlation between IF & capsule wardrobe, they both need discipline & will power nowadays. Hats off to you for your channel, love your clever & chic content xo
Bonjour chère Jennifer. Pouvez-vous me dire, si votre livre Mme Chic est disponible en français, j'ai fais une recherche mais je n'ai trouvé rien trouvé à ce sujet, c'est fort dommage. Je suis une adepte à vos vidéos. Je vous remercie.
Excellent topic. Perfect explanation and helpful tips.
tiptoeing into intermittent fasting and most days getting a 12 hour window and already noticing appetite benefits, just as you said.
So much good information & tips in this video 😊Thank you for all the work you put into your videos- the quality really shows❤️
Most of us have never known true hunger and have been conditioned / socialised to eat throughout the day and eat too much. I switched to smaller plates years ago - best thing ever. Best wishes from Australia 🤗
Very good! I enjoyed this video!!
Sounds like we need a seasonal capsule menu!
💯% true! Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for this video - so much good information 😉
I really need help with this. I don’t know if anyone else can relate to my dilemma but here goes... I have tried intermittent fasting before and I can never stick with it. I know I have the discipline to do so but it is so difficult because of my husbands work schedule. He is a surgeon and has an extremely chaotic and fluctuating schedule. One day he could be done and home at 1pm (an absolute joy) and sometimes I can go 24 hours not seeing him. Those two dipoles are not the problem. The problem is when he gets home at 8:30, 9 or 10pm and I want to have dinner with him. There is a meal I cooked meant for 6pm and here we are at 9!😫 I find myself either eating with him at nine, (which is fine for him who has probably only had saltines and water all day but I’ve already had a lunch) or making him a plate of something to eat by himself which makes me feel unconnected with him as I sit there while he eats exhausted from the days work. Any tips on what to do to make this work for me would be appreciated greatly. I’m thinking of doing a 9-9 fast just to stick to a schedule and then titrate the end time down but it is so difficult to manage around his mealtime.
If you eat on schedule (8 am till 6pm for instance), you can enjoy a bowl of soup or salad or a light smoothie with him on occasion.
I agree. Have a light yogurt or smoothie as you sit with him is ok.
My husband is also a doctor and has a crazy schedule. I am currently a stay at home mom. The deal is that there is always food for him to heat up when he gets home but my schedule and kid schedule is non- negotiable. If it’s late and everyone is asleep, I will drink hot water with lemon to keep him company - or coffee with almond milk in the morning. I’ve found that keeping the train on schedule at home acts a bit like a lighthouse for him - if the household is on schedule when he has autonomy to adjust his schedule he will do it to match the household schedule.
2-10 eating window? Light lunch at 2, light dinner or snack at 6 like cheese, olives, a salad, soup etc and then eat with him at 9. Or switch and have dinner at 5 or 6 and light meal at 9
These are all great suggestions. Since writing this I have been sticking to 9am to nine pm but the scheduling issue hasn’t reared it’s head yet this week. But I think the tea or a light soup to have alongside him is a very good idea.
I gave intermittent fasting a try and it gave me more energy! I'm not doing it over the holiday week but I will be starting up again.
Thanks you for sharing your experience with Intermittent Fasting 3 weeks ago. I gained 20 lbs after having my 3rd child and have not been able to lose the extra weight. 3 weeks into IF and I have lost 6 lbs. Thanka for the inspiration.
I also went shopping for new additions to my winter wardrobe and only bought pieces that I liked and complemented the clothing I already had.
Opening Video- You Look Gorgeous ♥️♥️♥️
I’m really enjoying the info on intermittent fasting! This was a good connection to the wardrobe as well. I eat “breakfast bowls” like what you had today a lot, it doesn’t seem to be much of a thing. I put together a list of international options to “travel” around the world:
Base:
Roasted cauliflower
Sautéed cabbage
Cauliflower rice
Spaghetti squash
Sautéed veggies
Zucchini spiral
Butternut spiral
Mashed cauliflower
Lettuce
Leftover veggies
Protein:
Fried egg
Poached egg
Hard or soft boiled egg
Scrambled egg
Omelette
Breakfast sausage
Bacon
Salmon
Smoked salmon
Canadian bacon
Hamburger
Leftover protein
Topping:
Korea-Kimchi, gochujang, spring onion, sesame seed
Japan- soy sauce, wasabi, spicy mayo, furikake
Germany-sauerkraut, mustard, curry ketchup, pickles
Mexico-salsa, cheese, hot sauce, crema, guacamole
Spain-smoked paprika, garlic oil, chorizo, aioli, olives
Southern US-pimento cheese, pickled okra, hot sauce
India-curry, chutney, raita, cilantro
Vietnam-sriracha, basil, mint, peanuts, lime
Middle East-feta, olives, oregano, tahini sauce
Italy-tomato sauce, pesto, mozzarella, Parmesan
France-goat cheese, carmelized onions, tapenade
New Orleans-andouille, Cajun spice, Tabasco
Scandinavia-herring, onions, pickles, horseradish
Indonesia-peanut sauce, coconut, sambal, cilantro
Wow! Thank u for the ideas 💡
Wow, so helpful!
Love this!
This is wonderful, thank you, Carol xx
I have tried IF on and off since your last video on it. I jumped right into a 16:8 plan.
However, I found that for those last 2 hours of the fast, I didn't seem to have much energy and could only think about food.
So now, I'm reading and studying up on it, and am trying to ease into it more, fasting for 12 hours for a few days, and then stretching it out to 13 or 14 hours...but...I haven't lost any weight doing that, so hopefully I can get to a 16:8 regularly and then take some weight off.
The first week I tried it i allowed myself just a little bone broth for the few times I felt very weak it too hungry. It helped hold me over. It wasn’t enough calories to get me out of the ketogenic stage but enough to help with added nutrients and minerals to help me along. Gradually I didn’t need it anymore. In the morning for the last few hours of my fast I workout and walk to keep my mind off of hunger and drink plenty of water and tea. Exercise helps curb the appetite a bit. It’s gotten so that it’s not difficult anymore.
Thank you for the encouragement and the bone broth tip!
Best paired topic amazing
Do you drink decaffiennated tea or coffee or do you need the caffienne to get an energy burst during the day?
I really loved this! Thank you