My fasting hack is to declutter and reorganise my home. I pick a drawer, a rail, a shelf, a box, a bag or a cupboard and I start throwing away anything broken, stained or useless! Then I fill a box or bag with anything I don't need, use or want, to give away. And anything else gets put away in the best place for it to be. (Throw Away, Give Away, Put Away) It absolutely takes my mind off feeling hunger, takes hours longer than I think it will and extends my fast painlessly and productively ;-) My home is losing excess weight too. lol.
I too felt that way during my longest fast which was only 65 hours but was incredibly eye-opening for me and those who are hungry all the time, can't imagine 😥
I have been fasting for 2 years. Lost 20 kilos. Now I do 48 hours every 15 days. One tip to get my mind on my side is to dedicate the fast to someone. This way I don't break it untimely. The person could be your loved ones or someone who is ailing.
1. Stabilize blood sugar PRIOR to beginning the fast. 2. Make the decision every day on how long you will fast. 3. Am I hungry? Or is my brain just telling me I need to be happy? Change your state of being. Walk, listen to music, watch tv etc. 4. Stay BUSY. Nap if you can 5. Know your Hacks eg. Fastonic, iron biome, mineral water in a wine glass… 6. Watch your mindset 7. Measurements help - blood sugar levels, ketones etc 8. Know how to break your fast 9. Reward yourself- new clothes, a hike, etc.
@@speckled_egg@ 9:13 Dr Mindy says that one of her favorite fasting “hacks” is having a little mineral water in a wine glass. Apparently she loves wine at dinner time and when fasting she doesn’t have to feel like she is missing out if she does this.
I’m 65… energy is a big deal. When I get hungry… I get busy! Fasting gives me clarity. I’ve noticed that it is the best time to organize a closet… clean my office… sort thru clothes I am going to donate because I’m smaller. That crap just piles up. Organize my pantry… etc. Fasting makes me a cleaning Superwoman. 😊
I don’t know why but I actually like the feeling of hunger when I am fasting. I have a history of binging in years past and alternate day fasting has helped me totally regain control of my eating. For once in my life I feel in control so I look forward to hunger pangs because I tell myself that it’s ok because my body will break off some of my body fat. Even though the hunger is there, I do not feel the need to binge. I know my next meal will be here soon enough and So I can wait it out.
I agree on the feeling of hunger, even daily hunger. And it does tend to go away if you ignore it. I sleep better, think more clearly and lose weight when I have periods of hunger during the day.
Totally agree! In some weird ways, I like the feeling of hunger, knowing that autophagy is kicking in and burning the unwanted fats! Plus the reward of putting healthy yummy foods in mybody afterwards! Let's go everyone, we got this!!
My mom used to take a 2 day fast while I was in college and writing my exams! She used to dedicate her fast to my success and I believe that is how she kept her on target!
You were designed to eat - look how much of your body is dedicated to eating and the process of food. The great creator didn't create you to starve . I'm 52, birthed children , and I'm fit and trim - and never did long fasts. It's not healthy for many reasons - some of these people are going wayyy too far. If you can do a daily 12 hour fast , eat light and enjoy eating with your family - I promise you'll be healthy . Some of this stuff is downright dangerous . God bless you 🙏❤️
@@ChristiansPrayingTogether Sandra Westley if you’ve a,ways been slim you have no notion of how hard it is to lose weight, and we were definitely not meant to constantly eat like we do today, and eat all the carbohydrates we eat, God made man to till the ground, and gave home animals to eat, but all of that takes time, not like we are today, all there at the supermarket just to buy.
@@ChristiansPrayingTogether LOng-fasting is more important than ever because it is one way to combat all the GMO and highly processed foods around that're designed to make us crave more junk foods.. This is the best solution for those who can't have easy access to "God's food" a.k.a organic food.
I did a 24-hour fast then a 36-hour fast and lost 7 lbs in one week! It was the most gratifying experience. I'm 39 and suffer from bloating and inflammation, especially around my waistline and face. I can feel and see the difference! The first couple of hours I was hungry but after the second day it started to diminish and I was able to practice self-control. Now, I have a different relationship with food. I'm able to have smaller portions because I've come to the realization I can go without stuffing my face three times a day! Thanks, Dr. Mindy. Your videos have been super helpful.
When I get hungry I pray. Fssting is a spiritual discipline. When we pray during fasting we can draw on help from the Holy Spirit. When I am weak, He is strong. I also drink a cup of tea. The heat helps a lot.
@@lisalmenard3828 yeah, perceived “hunger” is often grehlin related. It’s a hormone released by the brain to prep you too eat. You eat often at predictable times and you’ll get hungry. Fasting over time decreases grehlin therefore less feeling of hunger over time
It's never hunger that makes me break my fast, it's the food in my fridge about to go bad that I think about. I hate throwing away food, yes I buy less but there's always something!!
I work 7 days on 7 days off and usually just don't even try to fast when I'm on my off week, it's so much easier to fast while I'm at work and just keeping busy.
Learning that grehlin can only sustain a peak for around 15 mins max made a big difference for me.. if I can distract myself for that time the hunger pangs lasts, it’s way easier for me to keep on track
That is going to be a game changer now knowing this🤘just got to push thru that little window to move on is doable mentally now that I know it’s duration is limited.
She is SO RIGHT about being on low carb/keto before fasting. I noticed once I changed to a low carb diet my fasts were not hard at all! One example dinner for me would be Salmon (with garlic, lemon juice, pink salt, cayenne pepper, EVOO) asparagus with Parmesan, & cauliflower rice. I have this at least once a week. The rest of the week I switch up the meats and veggies. I get totally full and I’m happy! If I want something sweet after I go for Greek yogurt with blueberries and topped with my keto granola 😉 it has worked for me! Went from a size 14 to a size 2 in two years 😃🙌
I've found that when I get hungry, just wait 20 minutes and the hunger is gone. I found that solution in losing 50lbs on a 3 meal a day low carb diet. I don't know if that's just me, but take note of the time next time you get hungry, set a twenty minute timer and see if your hunger is abated. I believe that works for most people, but it may just be me. Let me know if that helps. Love Dr. Mindy.
Yes, it definitely goes away. I drink hot tea. Even when you think you're going to lose your mind and you can't concentrate at work because you're hungry, you take a phone call or get involved in something and the next thing you know, the hunger has passed.
I always feel healthiest when fasting. Also, my mind is sharper, more creative, in better form... It's like a meditation. I dedicate this non eating time to people or causes that deserve my respect, love and kindness. Dedicating your fast to someone or something kind of makes this process and life holier ❤
I've went 24 hrs one weekend then 28 hrs the next weekend then 36 hrs the next weekend and planing on 48 hrs this coming weekend. I've lost 30 lbs and completely of BP MEDS.GOOD LUCK ALL❤❤
I turn my 24 hour fasts into at home spa days. I pamper myself in any way I can think of from what I call an ultimate shower to facials, manicures, pedicures, etc. If the weather is nice, I sit outside in the sun for a few minutes, soaking up vitamin D and resting my bare feet in the grass. On the opposite side, I avoid negative people, and situations that are likely to become stressful.
May sound crazy, but if I can take a walk, it helps. I think the moderate cardio creates a subtle increase in ketones and decrease in blood sugar, suppressing hunger. In fact, having been diagnosed diabetic before going keto, I start my mornings-especially fasting-with a walk. Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp in 8oz water) also helps suppress hunger, and that's great first thing in the morning, too. I put 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp NoSalt potassium chloride (in the salt section of your store), 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda in it too. This is a good time to supplement magnesium also (magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate or magnesium threonate-the glycine in the first is relaxing, magnesium malate is a mild stimulant, magnesium threonate delivers magnesium to the brain, uniquely.) These make the biggest difference to me. I think restlessness while fasting are often an electrolyte imbalance. If it's insomnia, then the magnesium glycinate may help. One more thing: try to avoid magnesium citrate. It'll can cause you to empty your colon! If you aren't prepared for it, you may have a mess when you least expect it.
@@hanoitripper1809 You shouldn't be drinking apple cider. You should be drinking apple cider vinegar. The answer to THAT question is that it technically breaks a fast, but that virtually nobody in the LCHF/IF community worries about that, because it has insignificant calories.
Non sleep deep rest and naps have been my personal secret sauce. Why do we eat? Energy. What gives us more energy? Takin’ it easy. And the way I’m set up I love naps even more than food! 😂❤
I always do at least a 20 hour fast. I start at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. This way I know I won’t be hungry before I go to sleep and in the morning I’m never hungry regardless of fasting. This way fasting is a breeze. I commit to 20 hours and often fast as long as 36 hours but I take it one hour at a time after 20 hours.
I added an hour to my weeks of 16:8 hour fasts this morning. Doable. I had to find things to think about that hour. Got some crappy chores done, too, as I had my breakfast to look forward to. Best wishes.
I just finished a 90 hour fast (6 hours short of 4 days). The first 3 days were easy and I WAS, like dr. Pelz, working very hard at my desk, very busy. But I had no dizziness or light-headedness. On 2 of the days I even cycled about 75 minutes a day. The 4th day was a bit harder and I became tired and a bit listless, so lay down twice during the day (broke the fast at 6pm evening). I think the only reason the first 3 days were easy was because of lots of practice in shorter fasts since 6 months ago. I have already done 3 fasts of 3 days, and intended here to do the same, but decided, seeing I was doing so well, to see if I could do a 4th day . . .Nearly did, but stopped 6 hours short of 4 days. 90 hours. Fasting is the best discovery !!!
Found out about you on Diary of CEO and subscribed instantly. I started fasting journey very slowly last week and I did my 48 hours and never felt better.. it was very hard in the first 10hours or so but eventually the hunger go away. Now am down 10lbs
Excellent 👌 I get my Fast like a girl book. And, Reset menopause. I believe it's going to make a wonderful difference. For sure😊thank you very much appreciated Doctor Mindy🌹🇭🇲💃
Stabilize blood sugar first Keep fats high, carbs low #1 Decide before you start, tell yourself how long you will fast. ie 15 hour fast*** Food changes our mental state. Mind just says I want to be happy. State changers tell yourself now I will Dance etc.. Stay busy*** Know your hacks. .first physically then emotionally. Fastonic tablets. … Ion biome *mineral water in a wine glass Watch your mindset-just acknowledge them. Celebrate your wins. Put something out in front of you after fast. Like reward with buy a new blouse. etc..
My 2nd time in ketosis that I know. Only took 24 hrs fasting this time. The mental awareness is blowing my mind! My advice for newbies is do it! I drank butter and mct coffee 3 times today. Thank you Dr Mindy
The mindset thing is so very ingrained in me. When I’m not feeling good, or when the weather gets cold I was always taught to eat some nice warm foods.
@@100antimine is to stop my blood glucose going up, and losing weight. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic, so the last 4 weeks I’ve been checking what makes my blood glucose rise, it’s amazing what foods I thought was helping and was doing just the opposite. I’ve also done the sardine fast which really makes you aware of really how much food you really need, you don’t feel hungry at all, and I lost 3 lbs and I am definitely insulin resistant, very hard to lose any weight.
Hunger is a temporary feeling but it is a blessing. It helps to remind u that when ur hungry if u break the fast it will actually feel worse to eat then to keep fasting , the thing that makes fasting difficult is the fatigue , but there are ways to breakthrough it and access supernatural energy through the Word of God. also u wont be hungry forever the feeling will go away . it may come back at times in waves but u can use that as a reminder to pray. When u fast and pray and read Gods word the Bible , you are actually feeding your spirit .When you Pray and Fast the way God intended Miracles tend to happen . Your more connected to Jesus Christ the One and Only true God . I dare you the person reading this that the next time you fast to Pray to Jesus Christ and to read the bible . i Guarantee you , you will experience something Supernatural . Seek the Lord while he may be found . Repent the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand .
I appreciate this! Thank you so much! It’s my first time fasting for 36 hours, I am so encouraged, May the Lord continue to bless you as you have been a blessing to me!
The most important point for me is the mind games. Somehow, when you are clear of your objectives, your mind will act accordinly but if you are not sure, your mind will convince you otherwise.
Very helpful advice. I’ve been fasting since the age of 10 during Ramadhan. This taught me over the years that it’s not the end of the world when we go without food. In my early 50’s, I started intermittent fasting and built up gradually. When I was menopausal, I gained a colossal 20kg which is around 44 lbs. I’ve been slim all of 13:19 my life as I was a professional ballet dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet. I’m now a teacher for the same company. I’m 1.68cm tall and was an active 47kg, around 103 lbs. I had back ache, pain in my right hip and knee, due to the added weight. I eat a Mediterranean diet throughout my life but menopause was a shock! I’ve tried and failed sometimes during intermittent fasting. I now have strategies to keep me on track, especially ballet photos of me and the corps de ballet and this is a huge motivation for me. Losing weight after menopause is very difficult but the solution for me is to focus on how I feel if I fall off the wagon. I lose confidence, I don’t want to socialise and become sad when my clothes don’t fit me. Intermittent fasting is tough but the benefits are out of this world. I do 3 day fasts, switch to 20 hour fasts for 2 days and go back to 3 day fasts. It’s the only thing works for me. Thank you for your advice and tips, they help a lot of us. 💕
Similar story. After being slim my whole life, at 56 I’d gained 7kg. Not much, but enough to make me not like the way I looked, clothes didn’t feel right, I wasn’t happy. Started IF a year ago, lost the extra and feel great again.
@@Josma432 IF really is the way to go, not just for losing weight but my IBS is no longer an issue and I have more clarity of mind. I’m so glad you got the results you deserved. 💕
Mashallah that’s great. And wow, dancing is also a great way to get fit. Flexibility matters as you age. I’m still trying to lose weight from last kids - 20 now and it makes me sad but I’m going to keep trying. Menopause and spending all day at a desk do not help.
Another VERY important note.....at 11:48......Aunty Mindy helps us think it through....That is NOT the mentality for fasters....At this stage we are beyond the stage of feeling sorry for yourself..... Rather feel empowered and say to yourself....I DID IT !
Doing omad everyday and alternateday once a week. Practicing to extend my alternate day to 3days. Been doing this for 4months now. From 270lbs to 183lbs, my goal is 160ish, (depending where I can perform better on my workouts).
Rosemarie Ramos hmm, May 10 2020 when I started fasting after I was diagnosed with hypertension. At first It was just IF then did some research about keto and after 2weeks I added lowcarb high fat diet, it took sometime since I was so skeptical that this would work for me because of my high blood pressure. But it turns out that saturated fat is not the issue, it was the carbs and sugar.
Rosemarie Ramos at first yes, for about a week or two i think and found that calorie in/out doesnt work. So I just ate until Im full. Btw I started 16:8 and 50g of carbs. Then slowly worked on omad/ADF and around 5-10g of carbs.
Juna Bida I'm trying to lose a bunch of weight before my wedding Jan 2. Looking back, do you think it's easier to implement a low carb diet first or focus on fasting first?
On my 2nd day of water fasting...a little hungry today so just reminding myself why I'm doing this was a great motivator... Always trying to think about what events are coming up also help to motivate me. Lost 43 lbs and 20 more to go! Thank you Mindy!
Been doing IF for just over 2 months and did my 1st OMAD yesterday. I felt great and could have went 24 easily but I had to cook dinner and I can't do that and not taste the food. But nowadays, during the week it's at least 20:4 and weekends 18:6. I love this way of life, I hardly even consider it fasting anymore.
I totally agree with you about fasting at work vs fasting at home. I'm doing my first 36 hour fast starting Tuesday and I told my boss I wanted to work alot Tuesday and Wednesday so I wont be hungry!! Love yours videos!
Yes... I make a gallon every couple days for me and my husband...always trying different tea mixes. Examples; 4 green with 4 chamomile and some lemon OR 6 Rooibos with 2 Chai
Great tips, especially about stabilizing your blood sugar before starting. Each week I am doing | 36:12 | 36:12 | 16:8 | 16:8 | 16:8 | with fasting starting at midnight Monday. If I eat "lazy keto" in the 12 and 8 hour windows the next fast is easy, even doing the back to back 36 hour fasts!
I watched a programme on the Somalian famine and am now convinced that I need a lesson in hunger management. Fasting is actually a necessity in my own personnal health management but when I see, how in situations of human survival, people go without food and continuous activity - be it slow walking - it amazes me and proves that I personally eat unconsciously!! Fasting has greatly improved my health and increased my clarity & empathy for others. x
I’ve been following your channel for awhile now and truly appreciate your teaching. Between you and Dr. Jason Fung, the teaching is incredible. Thank you so very much.
I am new to your channel & I have found my new true love 😍 youtube doctor!!!! So very thankful for your channel & wealth of knowledge for women!!!🌟🙏😘🌠🎉
I've been on a fasting diet since July and have lost 30 lbs so far but I have days when I want to eat all the time and you just told me why. Thank you so much for that explanation, now I know how to handle those moments.
just turned 60...finally age and many years of " modern living" is catching up with me...she arrived in my life like a saving grace. Thank you! It should be lovingly mandatory reading to all Ladies.
I just finished 40h fast today. I started after light supper at friday 10pm and fasted until 3pm today. I must say that green jasmine tea helped me a lot with hunger but last night was quite a challenge. Didn't sleep much but after all I've done it. I have no clue how to deal with night hunger - I gues it is mind game. Thank you for knowledge and motivation! Maybe I had to much coffee :)
I eat about 2-3 joints worth of hemp a day when I fast and I don't get hungry at all. I just feel comfortable. Peaceful. 48hrs+ is easy this way compared to water only fasting. No hunger. No heavyness.
I've lost 40lbs this year due to fasting, its a fascinating practice, it's a great start to reducing weight if you're obese and likely sedentary, and then (like I am) once you plateau you finally get into the spot where exercise is your next step, and you've already made serious improvements. I think that's a recipe for progress. Getting food urges down is a great first sort of problem to figure out.
Thanks for all the tips, Dr. Mindy! Ive been intermittent fasting for a few months, and i never plan to go back. I read Fast Like a Girl, and that really changed how i fast. I now fast with my cycle and am very careful about my food before i have a long fast planned. Last month i tried a 36 hour fast, but i got so nauseous from my body detoxing that i broke it early. This month i tried again after i timed it to my cycle and watched my processed foods/ oils, and it was a breeze! I never felt so empowered, to see that all the small changes were making such a big difference to my overall health! Im excited to do another 36 hour fast next week when im in the window on my cycle again.
Best hack for me has been having apple cider vinegar in water, I am still fighting insulin resistance. but it seems to work and exercise seems to make it impossible to fast, so 2 days x week I just do 2 meals x day, no carbs, no sugars.
You can do it! My entire family exercises in a fasted state (husband even running half marathons). Headed into my 3rd day now ... Cardio ... Weights ... Cardio ... Give it another try! You got this! Gluck!😉👍
When I feel my fasting determination waning, watching Dr. Mindy Pelz videos about fasting benefits helps get my mind back on track. Also trying on clothing that is too tight still and/or looking at and squishing my chubby parts.
Ah, so I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned you were feeling hungry, but that hungry feeling doesn't go away with fasting experience. So me feeling hunger doesn't necessarily mean I'm fasting wrong. Good to know. It helps 😊
New subscriber 👋 ive been fasting for almost 2 years and have lost 147 lbs with 36 left to lose to reach my goal weight. I do 23:1, 5 days. Week and do a shorter fast 2 days a week to give myself a mental break. I eat only salmon, fruits, and healthy beans. The two days im not so restrictive I allow myself to eat whatever i want. I drink liquid IV on super restricted days. I feel like doing this is 98% mental for me. I have completely changed my mindset and focus on why im doing this. I still struggle with hunger but i stay busy and keep my mind busy. After i dont give in I feel mentally stronger. Its definitely mind games. Its like im at battle with myself. I do get my vitamin levels checked just to make sure im getting everything I need. Not only have I lost weight i have now reduced my A1C levels to a normal range, my cholesterol is in normal range, and i also quit smoking cigarettes over a year ago. This isn't even a diet for me. it's now a way of life. Thanks for the informative videos. 😊
Hello and welcome! Your dedication and commitment to fasting and a healthier lifestyle are truly inspiring. Congratulations on your remarkable weight loss, improved A1C levels, and overall health achievements. It's clear that you've transformed not just your body but also your mindset, making it a sustainable way of life. Keep up the fantastic work, and remember that your mental strength is a powerful asset on this journey. Thank you for sharing your journey, and I'm glad you find the videos informative. 😊🌟
Every time the hunger comes, i remember another amazing dr.wrote on IF, "Ride the waves" so I just let the hungry sing in my belly, coz it will come and go, just ignore it.. One think can do is while hungry or becoming fatigue or dizzy, take a pinch of salt in warm water and drink it. Or just put straight away on your tongue if you like it. They will go away.. Everytime i think to give up from IF and keto, i come to listen to these amazing doctors whose fighting for IF for the societies, though they were being criticized by the food industry manipulators. They made me motivated again and again. Thank you to these Drs including Dr.Mindy who are amazing! I couldn't thank you more..God bless you❤
OMG! I just tried the avacado and kim chi together and it is amazing!! I am learning so much Dr. Mindy! I have been an RN for over 40 years and always looked for preventative and alternative methods for my own health care. Now so grateful to find you on UA-cam and will be getting your books also!!❤❤
You mentioned this as part of your third tip, but I think for new fasters that it should be emphasized and explained; your hunger will go away on its own if you just wait (do nothing). When I began fasting, the pattern for me was when I felt hungry, I ate. If I didn't eat right away, my hunger increased (a more urgent signal to eat). I didn't have any experience with NOT eating when that signal was received, so I didn't realize that the hunger wouldn't CONTINUE TO INCREASE until my willpower inevitably gave out. After I figured out that hunger comes in waves that it can be ridden out until the hunger disappears was helpful to me. However, there is some suffering that goes along with trying to ride out the hunger wave on willpower alone, so you're tips are great for mitigating the amount of suffering that must be endured.
This is so helpful thank you and exactly my experience around 11 am this morning when I was cold and feeling a bit low. My mind started signalling images of warmed Italian bread (I had some in the fridge that could be heated) and for a while that seemed to be the answer. Hmm, I'd been intermittent fasting successfully for a while and really didn't want to blow it now so got a hot water bottle and a cup of coffee (with some cream) and nearly an hour later feeling fine again, that moment has passed and I'll eat as usual around 6 pm this evening. :)
I got to 86 hours a few weeks back and now I’m working through a 48. The benefits were so obvious and so plentiful that I’m sold on fasting lifestyle! Ty Dr. Mindy!!!
@@napa2981 pain relief weigh loss increased fortitude and inner strength, mental clarity, increased no chemical production, and a huge savings on my grocery bill
I agree! As an alternative, a 3-month supply of Dr. Berg's electrolytes is a little on the pricey side ($44?, so $15/month) but worth it. Very high quality. No stevia or any sweeteners like her LMNTO recommendation. A pricey glucose blood monitor is not needed unless you have diabetes or some other condition. You can get ketone test strips for cheap and other things on Amazon. They are as accurate as the blood meter. Btw, with her glucose-ketone meter, you have to buy more sharps and strips after the initial supply runs out. When hungry, weigh yourself. The satisfaction of weight loss is huge motivation to continue on and forget hunger.
Dr. Mindy talks about Deciding how long to fast or commitment. In the military they talk about committing our troops which is another way of saying if things get rough? Commitment means we are not pulling out no matter what! 😀 Non-commitment means I can always back out or quit.
Hi Dr. Mindy, I don't know if this will work for anybody else, but I was praying about this. Asking the Lord how can I make it through this. He told me to pretend that I've eaten. So at breakfast time I pretended I ate a big breakfast, and I mean a big breakfast and I felt the feelings you would feel of being full. At lunch and dinner I did the same thing. It was one of the easiest days I ever had. Not sure it will work for everyone but I thank God it worked for me.
I have plateaued at like 14 hours fasting... I try to not beat myself up about it as I cook at home for everyone. My goal is 18 hrs for a week and keep adding hours. Luv you Dr Mindy and this group of fasting folks! 🙏 ❤
I cook all of our meals from scratch also, I find if I cook multiple meals at a time it helps. Everyone can just get things then when they are hungry. One of the things I had to break was the thoughts that we had to eat at specific times, by the clock. Now everyone just eats when they're hungry and it's much smoother and easier. I know many people think it's just weird and you should eat breakfast at seven, lunch at twelve and dinner by six. Now we don't worry about the clock.
Hello, Mindy! Thanks for sharing! So happy to hear about different ways of fasting, and all the benefits. My mom always said that I was too skinny for fasting, but now I fully enjoy the benefits of doing a fast. It’s not just about loosing weight. I really feel comfortable doing it, and eating afterwards is so enjoyable. 🤗👍🏻
I'm a 'normal' weight for my height. Have started fasting because I truly believe that lean is better for long life. I live in a foreign city where there are hundreds of ex-pats; some in their 90's! Not an extra ounce of fat among them!! I'm 87, and an experiment of one. I feel great fasting. Energy!! Black coffee!! And lots of water. Best wishes.
When I get hungry, I tell my body, "ok have some fat cells", then I I squeeze my fatty belly then I say "yummy "
🤣🤣 Love it!
You are tots funny....I'll do just that 😂
😂😂😂
Thanks for the chuckle.
Seriously it's good advice, I'll do it!
My fasting hack is to declutter and reorganise my home. I pick a drawer, a rail, a shelf, a box, a bag or a cupboard and I start throwing away anything broken, stained or useless! Then I fill a box or bag with anything I don't need, use or want, to give away. And anything else gets put away in the best place for it to be. (Throw Away, Give Away, Put Away) It absolutely takes my mind off feeling hunger, takes hours longer than I think it will and extends my fast painlessly and productively ;-)
My home is losing excess weight too. lol.
Can you come over?
❤ this!🎉
I do the same! My house looks fabulous. ;-)
Wow that's such a great idea... your decluttering your house which will make you feel better and decluttering your body ❤💕👍
Come to my house!! Haha
When I am hungry, I think of the children that are hungry (they go without)
I can go without. It brings me to prayer
Mindset matters 💙
I have thought the same when fasting. Sending love to all hungry children.
I too felt that way during my longest fast which was only 65 hours but was incredibly eye-opening for me and those who are hungry all the time, can't imagine 😥
Love this thought and action. I will do this too. Thanks for sharing.
I have been fasting for 2 years. Lost 20 kilos. Now I do 48 hours every 15 days. One tip to get my mind on my side is to dedicate the fast to someone. This way I don't break it untimely. The person could be your loved ones or someone who is ailing.
Good way. To fast. Is to offer it to God for someone.. that’s what I do. Bravo to you
Make sure you actually physically help the people as well, either during the fast or after
What a brilliant idea!
@@dariosimone2383 That's the best,TY❤
Do you strict water fasts only? or are your 48 hour fasts with coffee/tea/caffeine?
The biggest thing that I learned from fasting was to recognize the difference between just wanting to eat, and being TRULY HUNGRY.
Or thirsty
Well said 👏
Yes! I agree!
How can i get MCT oil??
@@temohjuwel1466 grab some coconut oil in just about any supermarket. Hope that helps.
Who is here in 2024? New suby here. Wow, Dr. Mindy Pelz is amazing!!! :)
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Hi ✌️
1. Stabilize blood sugar PRIOR to beginning the fast.
2. Make the decision every day on how long you will fast.
3. Am I hungry? Or is my brain just telling me I need to be happy? Change your state of being. Walk, listen to music, watch tv etc.
4. Stay BUSY. Nap if you can
5. Know your Hacks eg. Fastonic, iron biome, mineral water in a wine glass…
6. Watch your mindset
7. Measurements help - blood sugar levels, ketones etc
8. Know how to break your fast
9. Reward yourself- new clothes, a hike, etc.
@skbgyal what is mineral water in wine?!
@@speckled_egg@ 9:13 Dr Mindy says that one of her favorite fasting “hacks” is having a little mineral water in a wine glass. Apparently she loves wine at dinner time and when fasting she doesn’t have to feel like she is missing out if she does this.
real heros dont wear capes. 🙏
Thank you :-)
@@speckled_eggjust in a wine glass… No wine with it.
I’m 65… energy is a big deal. When I get hungry… I get busy! Fasting gives me clarity. I’ve noticed that it is the best time to organize a closet… clean my office… sort thru clothes I am going to donate because I’m smaller.
That crap just piles up. Organize my pantry… etc. Fasting makes me a cleaning Superwoman. 😊
I don’t know why but I actually like the feeling of hunger when I am fasting. I have a history of binging in years past and alternate day fasting has helped me totally regain control of my eating. For once in my life I feel in control so I look forward to hunger pangs because I tell myself that it’s ok because my body will break off some of my body fat. Even though the hunger is there, I do not feel the need to binge. I know my next meal will be here soon enough and So I can wait it out.
Well done!🙂👍
(Headed into my 3rd day ... Need to sleep now!)
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I agree on the feeling of hunger, even daily hunger. And it does tend to go away if you ignore it. I sleep better, think more clearly and lose weight when I have periods of hunger during the day.
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“break off some of my body fat” - I love that!
Totally agree! In some weird ways, I like the feeling of hunger, knowing that autophagy is kicking in and burning the unwanted fats! Plus the reward of putting healthy yummy foods in mybody afterwards! Let's go everyone, we got this!!
My mom used to take a 2 day fast while I was in college and writing my exams! She used to dedicate her fast to my success and I believe that is how she kept her on target!
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What a wonderful number 9; the reward.
That is so lovely
I'm starting a 48 hr. Tomorrow wish me luck❤
I'm not that hungry, I just have cravings and cooking for my family everyday is like torture
You were designed to eat - look how much of your body is dedicated to eating and the process of food. The great creator didn't create you to starve . I'm 52, birthed children , and I'm fit and trim - and never did long fasts. It's not healthy for many reasons - some of these people are going wayyy too far. If you can do a daily 12 hour fast , eat light and enjoy eating with your family - I promise you'll be healthy . Some of this stuff is downright dangerous . God bless you 🙏❤️
@@ChristiansPrayingTogether imagine thinking that if you don't eat for 12 hours you are in danger
Same here, I cook for the family and it’s difficult not to do taste tests.
@@ChristiansPrayingTogether Sandra Westley if you’ve a,ways been slim you have no notion of how hard it is to lose weight, and we were definitely not meant to constantly eat like we do today, and eat all the carbohydrates we eat, God made man to till the ground, and gave home animals to eat, but all of that takes time, not like we are today, all there at the supermarket just to buy.
@@ChristiansPrayingTogether LOng-fasting is more important than ever because it is one way to combat all the GMO and highly processed foods around that're designed to make us crave more junk foods.. This is the best solution for those who can't have easy access to "God's food" a.k.a organic food.
I did a 24-hour fast then a 36-hour fast and lost 7 lbs in one week! It was the most gratifying experience. I'm 39 and suffer from bloating and inflammation, especially around my waistline and face. I can feel and see the difference! The first couple of hours I was hungry but after the second day it started to diminish and I was able to practice self-control. Now, I have a different relationship with food. I'm able to have smaller portions because I've come to the realization I can go without stuffing my face three times a day! Thanks, Dr. Mindy. Your videos have been super helpful.
That’s great! Did you do omad the other days? Carnivore?
When I get hungry I pray. Fssting is a spiritual discipline. When we pray during fasting we can draw on help from the Holy Spirit. When I am weak, He is strong. I also drink a cup of tea. The heat helps a lot.
Hunger is always temporary. Walking kills hunger too
I didn’t know that. Thanks
@@lisalmenard3828 yeah, perceived “hunger” is often grehlin related. It’s a hormone released by the brain to prep you too eat. You eat often at predictable times and you’ll get hungry. Fasting over time decreases grehlin therefore less feeling of hunger over time
Exactly 👍🏽
Another fasting helper is simply listening to you on you tube. It is such a booster!
Soo true 😊
Ikr? It really helps
Soo true😅
what do you mean ? i’m interested
INDEED! 😊👍🏼
Just going no carb and 17 hours to eat and I have lost 12lbs in 3 weeks.
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Congratulations! You fast for 17 hours or you eat for 17 hours.
It's never hunger that makes me break my fast, it's the food in my fridge about to go bad that I think about. I hate throwing away food, yes I buy less but there's always something!!
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I work 7 days on 7 days off and usually just don't even try to fast when I'm on my off week, it's so much easier to fast while I'm at work and just keeping busy.
Learning that grehlin can only sustain a peak for around 15 mins max made a big difference for me.. if I can distract myself for that time the hunger pangs lasts, it’s way easier for me to keep on track
That's cool info- I didn't know that
That is going to be a game changer now knowing this🤘just got to push thru that little window to move on is doable mentally now that I know it’s duration is limited.
She is SO RIGHT about being on low carb/keto before fasting. I noticed once I changed to a low carb diet my fasts were not hard at all! One example dinner for me would be Salmon (with garlic, lemon juice, pink salt, cayenne pepper, EVOO) asparagus with Parmesan, & cauliflower rice. I have this at least once a week. The rest of the week I switch up the meats and veggies. I get totally full and I’m happy! If I want something sweet after I go for Greek yogurt with blueberries and topped with my keto granola 😉 it has worked for me! Went from a size 14 to a size 2 in two years 😃🙌
@@DrMindyPelz thank you Dr. Mindy! You’ve been the change I needed in my life. I’m one of your million! ☺️💕
Please can you tell me what is EVOO and keto granola? Thanks.
@@safi456 EVOO is “extra virgin olive oil” and there are some wonderful recipes for keto granola here on UA-cam! It’s a lower carb granola 😊
Nice!
Well done! That’s awesome!
I've found that when I get hungry, just wait 20 minutes and the hunger is gone. I found that solution in losing 50lbs on a 3 meal a day low carb diet. I don't know if that's just me, but take note of the time next time you get hungry, set a twenty minute timer and see if your hunger is abated. I believe that works for most people, but it may just be me. Let me know if that helps. Love Dr. Mindy.
Tom....just drink a glass of water! 😎
Tom Coleman A timer! What a great idea! thank you for sharing 👌🏼
Exactly, tell yourself “this too shall pass”.
Thanks Tom, I am going to try this today 👍
Yes, it definitely goes away. I drink hot tea. Even when you think you're going to lose your mind and you can't concentrate at work because you're hungry, you take a phone call or get involved in something and the next thing you know, the hunger has passed.
I always feel healthiest when fasting. Also, my mind is sharper, more creative, in better form... It's like a meditation. I dedicate this non eating time to people or causes that deserve my respect, love and kindness. Dedicating your fast to someone or something kind of makes this process and life holier ❤
I've went 24 hrs one weekend then 28 hrs the next weekend then 36 hrs the next weekend and planing on 48 hrs this coming weekend. I've lost 30 lbs and completely of BP MEDS.GOOD LUCK ALL❤❤
This is fantastic! Cheering you on 🙌
Strangely, it isn't hunger that makes me break my 24 hour fast, it's boredom.
Very true. Trying new recipes and looking forward to a good tasty intentional meal feels soothing and completing to my soul.
Excellent point.
That was me on a dry fast😅
Couldn't be more true
I turn my 24 hour fasts into at home spa days. I pamper myself in any way I can think of from what I call an ultimate shower to facials, manicures, pedicures, etc. If the weather is nice, I sit outside in the sun for a few minutes, soaking up vitamin D and resting my bare feet in the grass. On the opposite side, I avoid negative people, and situations that are likely to become stressful.
So amazing! 🙌
When I'm hungry, I watch your videos, lol!! Works like a charm!
May sound crazy, but if I can take a walk, it helps. I think the moderate cardio creates a subtle increase in ketones and decrease in blood sugar, suppressing hunger. In fact, having been diagnosed diabetic before going keto, I start my mornings-especially fasting-with a walk.
Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp in 8oz water) also helps suppress hunger, and that's great first thing in the morning, too. I put 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp NoSalt potassium chloride (in the salt section of your store), 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda in it too. This is a good time to supplement magnesium also (magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate or magnesium threonate-the glycine in the first is relaxing, magnesium malate is a mild stimulant, magnesium threonate delivers magnesium to the brain, uniquely.)
These make the biggest difference to me. I think restlessness while fasting are often an electrolyte imbalance. If it's insomnia, then the magnesium glycinate may help.
One more thing: try to avoid magnesium citrate. It'll can cause you to empty your colon! If you aren't prepared for it, you may have a mess when you least expect it.
does the apple cider break fast
@@hanoitripper1809 You shouldn't be drinking apple cider. You should be drinking apple cider vinegar. The answer to THAT question is that it technically breaks a fast, but that virtually nobody in the LCHF/IF community worries about that, because it has insignificant calories.
Yes, by time the walk is over ive forgoten that i was even hungry plus j got up and moved my body
@@hanoitripper1809Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
With the mother
Watching food adds on tv is not good for me when i'm fasting
Non sleep deep rest and naps have been my personal secret sauce. Why do we eat? Energy. What gives us more energy? Takin’ it easy. And the way I’m set up I love naps even more than food! 😂❤
I usual combine both fasting and napping/relaxing😅
I always do at least a 20 hour fast. I start at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. This way I know I won’t be hungry before I go to sleep and in the morning I’m never hungry regardless of fasting. This way fasting is a breeze. I commit to 20 hours and often fast as long as 36 hours but I take it one hour at a time after 20 hours.
Pharmakon you start your fast at 3 or you start eating at 3?
Conway Cat I stop eating at 3pm.
That’s a great idea
I start around 3pm too for my 24 hour fasts! So I can eat and start my fast again without being too late. Great job
I like to start at 2 but arent always able to
Yesterday was my first 16hrs fast- I felt great- energetic- and definitely will do it again.
KEEP GOING!😉👍
Be consistent and commit to it
Great start. Keep going, it's worth doing.
I added an hour to my weeks of 16:8 hour fasts this morning. Doable. I had to find things to think about that hour. Got some crappy chores done, too, as I had my breakfast to look forward to.
Best wishes.
Halfway to completing my second ever 72 hour fast in two months. If I can do it, you can achieve it too! Remember to ease into your recovery meal.
I just finished a 90 hour fast (6 hours short of 4 days). The first 3 days were easy and I WAS, like dr. Pelz, working very hard at my desk, very busy. But I had no dizziness or light-headedness. On 2 of the days I even cycled about 75 minutes a day. The 4th day was a bit harder and I became tired and a bit listless, so lay down twice during the day (broke the fast at 6pm evening). I think the only reason the first 3 days were easy was because of lots of practice in shorter fasts since 6 months ago. I have already done 3 fasts of 3 days, and intended here to do the same, but decided, seeing I was doing so well, to see if I could do a 4th day . . .Nearly did, but stopped 6 hours short of 4 days. 90 hours. Fasting is the best discovery !!!
Congratulations 👏
great stuff
Found out about you on Diary of CEO and subscribed instantly. I started fasting journey very slowly last week and I did my 48 hours and never felt better.. it was very hard in the first 10hours or so but eventually the hunger go away. Now am down 10lbs
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Focus and have discipline!!
Excellent 👌 I get my Fast like a girl book. And, Reset menopause. I believe it's going to make a wonderful difference. For sure😊thank you very much appreciated Doctor Mindy🌹🇭🇲💃
Sorry I hit the thumbs down by accident. Well done to you.
Stabilize blood sugar first
Keep fats high, carbs low #1
Decide before you start, tell yourself how long you will fast. ie 15 hour fast***
Food changes our mental state. Mind just says I want to be happy.
State changers tell yourself now I will Dance etc..
Stay busy***
Know your hacks. .first physically then emotionally. Fastonic tablets. …
Ion biome
*mineral water in a wine glass
Watch your mindset-just acknowledge them.
Celebrate your wins. Put something out in front of you after fast. Like reward with buy a new blouse. etc..
Weirdly my favourite thing to do is look up recipes when I’m fasting. Planning a yummy meal to break my fast gives me something to look forward to.
Me too! And that’s not weird. 😊
My 2nd time in ketosis that I know. Only took 24 hrs fasting this time. The mental awareness is blowing my mind! My advice for newbies is do it! I drank butter and mct coffee 3 times today. Thank you Dr Mindy
The mindset thing is so very ingrained in me. When I’m not feeling good, or when the weather gets cold I was always taught to eat some nice warm foods.
I’ve been fasting everyday for 2 years now. It’s second nature for me to not think about food until my body is truly hungry.
what is the first reason you IF?
@@100antimine is to stop my blood glucose going up, and losing weight. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic, so the last 4 weeks I’ve been checking what makes my blood glucose rise, it’s amazing what foods I thought was helping and was doing just the opposite. I’ve also done the sardine fast which really makes you aware of really how much food you really need, you don’t feel hungry at all, and I lost 3 lbs and I am definitely insulin resistant, very hard to lose any weight.
Your devotion to helping people cope with the uncomfortable effects of fasting is really noble
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Hunger is a temporary feeling but it is a blessing. It helps to remind u that when ur hungry if u break the fast it will actually feel worse to eat then to keep fasting , the thing that makes fasting difficult is the fatigue , but there are ways to breakthrough it and access supernatural energy through the Word of God. also u wont be hungry forever the feeling will go away . it may come back at times in waves but u can use that as a reminder to pray. When u fast and pray and read Gods word the Bible , you are actually feeding your spirit .When you Pray and Fast the way God intended Miracles tend to happen . Your more connected to Jesus Christ the One and Only true God . I dare you the person reading this that the next time you fast to Pray to Jesus Christ and to read the bible . i Guarantee you , you will experience something Supernatural . Seek the Lord while he may be found . Repent the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand .
So AWESOME!!! Love the good advice. Thank you Jack matthews
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I agree completely. Thank God that we even have the food to break our fasts
I appreciate this! Thank you so much! It’s my first time fasting for 36 hours, I am so encouraged, May the Lord continue to bless you as you have been a blessing to me!
Amen!
The most important point for me is the mind games. Somehow, when you are clear of your objectives, your mind will act accordinly but if you are not sure, your mind will convince you otherwise.
Everytime Im tempted to break my fast for no reason, i watch ur videos. Thank u dr.! Love and gratitude from the Philippines.
Very helpful advice. I’ve been fasting since the age of 10 during Ramadhan. This taught me over the years that it’s not the end of the world when we go without food.
In my early 50’s, I started intermittent fasting and built up gradually.
When I was menopausal, I gained a colossal 20kg which is around 44 lbs. I’ve been slim all of 13:19 my life as I was a professional ballet dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet. I’m now a teacher for the same company. I’m 1.68cm tall and was an active 47kg, around 103 lbs. I had back ache, pain in my right hip and knee, due to the added weight. I eat a Mediterranean diet throughout my life but menopause was a shock!
I’ve tried and failed sometimes during intermittent fasting. I now have strategies to keep me on track, especially ballet photos of me and the corps de ballet and this is a huge motivation for me.
Losing weight after menopause is very difficult but the solution for me is to focus on how I feel if I fall off the wagon. I lose confidence, I don’t want to socialise and become sad when my clothes don’t fit me.
Intermittent fasting is tough but the benefits are out of this world. I do 3 day fasts, switch to 20 hour fasts for 2 days and go back to 3 day fasts. It’s the only thing works for me.
Thank you for your advice and tips, they help a lot of us. 💕
Similar story. After being slim my whole life, at 56 I’d gained 7kg. Not much, but enough to make me not like the way I looked, clothes didn’t feel right, I wasn’t happy. Started IF a year ago, lost the extra and feel great again.
@@Josma432 IF really is the way to go, not just for losing weight but my IBS is no longer an issue and I have more clarity of mind. I’m so glad you got the results you deserved. 💕
Mashallah that’s great. And wow, dancing is also a great way to get fit. Flexibility matters as you age. I’m still trying to lose weight from last kids - 20 now and it makes me sad but I’m going to keep trying. Menopause and spending all day at a desk do not help.
Another VERY important note.....at 11:48......Aunty Mindy helps us think it through....That is NOT the mentality for fasters....At this stage we are beyond the stage of feeling sorry for yourself..... Rather feel empowered and say to yourself....I DID IT !
It seems like I always start to feel really good right after the hunger passes and the hunger usually only lasts 30 min or less.
I'm going 36 hours !!!! My longest has been 20 hours so far
Doing omad everyday and alternateday once a week. Practicing to extend my alternate day to 3days. Been doing this for 4months now. From 270lbs to 183lbs, my goal is 160ish, (depending where I can perform better on my workouts).
Juna Bida 87 pounds in 4 months?!?!? More details please!
Rosemarie Ramos hmm, May 10 2020 when I started fasting after I was diagnosed with hypertension. At first It was just IF then did some research about keto and after 2weeks I added lowcarb high fat diet, it took sometime since I was so skeptical that this would work for me because of my high blood pressure. But it turns out that saturated fat is not the issue, it was the carbs and sugar.
Juna Bida so to summarize you do OMAD, alternative day fasting once a week and kept it low carb high fat? Do you count calories at all?
Rosemarie Ramos at first yes, for about a week or two i think and found that calorie in/out doesnt work. So I just ate until Im full. Btw I started 16:8 and 50g of carbs. Then slowly worked on omad/ADF and around 5-10g of carbs.
Juna Bida I'm trying to lose a bunch of weight before my wedding Jan 2. Looking back, do you think it's easier to implement a low carb diet first or focus on fasting first?
On my 2nd day of water fasting...a little hungry today so just reminding myself why I'm doing this was a great motivator...
Always trying to think about what events are coming up also help to motivate me. Lost 43 lbs and 20 more to go! Thank you Mindy!
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@@DrMindyPelzin essence, find a distraction, eh?
Been doing IF for just over 2 months and did my 1st OMAD yesterday. I felt great and could have went 24 easily but I had to cook dinner and I can't do that and not taste the food. But nowadays, during the week it's at least 20:4 and weekends 18:6. I love this way of life, I hardly even consider it fasting anymore.
What does OMAD mean??
@@cherylashley8658One Meal A Day (OMAD)
"Could have gone " not " could have went". Americans have appalling grammar.
@@cherylashley8658one meal a day
I totally agree with you about fasting at work vs fasting at home. I'm doing my first 36 hour fast starting Tuesday and I told my boss I wanted to work alot Tuesday and Wednesday so I wont be hungry!! Love yours videos!
I like to drink flavoured sparkling water when I fast. Strawberry Perrier is my favourite, but I also like lime, and blackberry Bubly.
For me is working on projects that brings joy, satisfaction.
When I do OMAD(2 or 3 times a week),I drink a herbal tea when I feel hungry😉
Yes... I make a gallon every couple days for me and my husband...always trying different tea mixes. Examples; 4 green with 4 chamomile and some lemon OR 6 Rooibos with 2 Chai
Does tea not break your fast?
@@thetree7694not if it’s not a sweet tea (no roobis).
Caffeine (even in tea) doesn’t work for my stomach on a fast, but I find herbal tea with MCT oil is great.
Great tips, especially about stabilizing your blood sugar before starting. Each week I am doing | 36:12 | 36:12 | 16:8 | 16:8 | 16:8 | with fasting starting at midnight Monday. If I eat "lazy keto" in the 12 and 8 hour windows the next fast is easy, even doing the back to back 36 hour fasts!
So that gives you two days of not eating anything. Sounds good.
Hello from Russia 😘 and thank you for all your hard work and sharing.
For me sometimes simple brushing and flossing my teeth helping with hunger 🤷♀️
I watched a programme on the Somalian famine and am now convinced that I need a lesson in hunger management. Fasting is actually a necessity in my own personnal health management but when I see, how in situations of human survival, people go without food and continuous activity - be it slow walking - it amazes me and proves that I personally eat unconsciously!! Fasting has greatly improved my health and increased my clarity & empathy for others.
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I try to watch fasting videos to up my motivation if I feel hungry in my fasting period.
No on seed oil. It inflames me so much. I can do dairy without the same effect as well as meat
I’ve been following your channel for awhile now and truly appreciate your teaching. Between you and Dr. Jason Fung, the teaching is incredible. Thank you so very much.
I am new to your channel & I have found my new true love 😍 youtube doctor!!!! So very thankful for your channel & wealth of knowledge for women!!!🌟🙏😘🌠🎉
I've been on a fasting diet since July and have lost 30 lbs so far but I have days when I want to eat all the time and you just told me why. Thank you so much for that explanation, now I know how to handle those moments.
just turned 60...finally age and many years of " modern living" is catching up with me...she arrived in my life like a saving grace. Thank you! It should be lovingly mandatory reading to all Ladies.
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Thank you for making this!!! I’m only 12 hours into my fast… and I’m starting to get hungry 😂 “Only 12 more to go” is what I’m telling myself
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In a dopamine dip, do some push ups or other resistance training just for a few reps or do some cold therapy. Works wonders!
To continue my fasting and set mind strictly i must watch this video again and again.😍
10:39 oh boy, "eat to feel better " and "I am done with this" HUGE chatter in my brain! Staying busy is my best strategy!
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I just finished 40h fast today. I started after light supper at friday 10pm and fasted until 3pm today. I must say that green jasmine tea helped me a lot with hunger but last night was quite a challenge. Didn't sleep much but after all I've done it. I have no clue how to deal with night hunger - I gues it is mind game. Thank you for knowledge and motivation! Maybe I had to much coffee :)
2am. Headed into my 3rd day.
Lying here hungry and awake.
This is passing the time!
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it's definitely worth it
Woww
Yikes. Hat's off to you.
I haven’t tried fasting yet. Listening to the Doc and Reading these comments are so helpful, can’t wait to get to the fasting tenure of all you guys!!
I eat about 2-3 joints worth of hemp a day when I fast and I don't get hungry at all. I just feel comfortable. Peaceful. 48hrs+ is easy this way compared to water only fasting. No hunger. No heavyness.
I've lost 40lbs this year due to fasting, its a fascinating practice, it's a great start to reducing weight if you're obese and likely sedentary, and then (like I am) once you plateau you finally get into the spot where exercise is your next step, and you've already made serious improvements. I think that's a recipe for progress. Getting food urges down is a great first sort of problem to figure out.
Lemon water had helped me tremendously with the hunger times!
Does it not break your fast?
@@thetree7694 no it doesn’t! My nutritionist said it’s totally fine.
Lemon contains sugar.. it breaks the fast
@@annabella4676 not according to my very expensive and reputable nutritionist. Hasn’t derailed my progress in the least!
I think dr berg said lemon water won’t break a fast . Not sure I’m not a doctor . But it’s helping me
YOU ARE THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE AND BEST SPEAKER ON THIS TOPIC. KEEP IT UP MINDY!
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Thanks for all the tips, Dr. Mindy! Ive been intermittent fasting for a few months, and i never plan to go back. I read Fast Like a Girl, and that really changed how i fast. I now fast with my cycle and am very careful about my food before i have a long fast planned. Last month i tried a 36 hour fast, but i got so nauseous from my body detoxing that i broke it early. This month i tried again after i timed it to my cycle and watched my processed foods/ oils, and it was a breeze! I never felt so empowered, to see that all the small changes were making such a big difference to my overall health! Im excited to do another 36 hour fast next week when im in the window on my cycle again.
Way to go Jenna! 💚
#2 I set a minimum. Like today I hit 16 hours at 11:30am, but I wasn't hungry. Didn't eat till almost 3.
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Best hack for me has been having apple cider vinegar in water, I am still fighting insulin resistance. but it seems to work and exercise seems to make it impossible to fast, so 2 days x week I just do 2 meals x day, no carbs, no sugars.
Google "BERBERINE." It's for Diabetics. Taste nasty 😝
@@johnparra4272 Thank you, have just orderded it. Had not heard of that before.
@@fiorellamartin869 Here, I have been doing this for awhile. There are many different things that can be done with all this 🤫
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• GLUTATHIONE
• PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE (PEA) 300mg orally 2× daily
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You can do it! My entire family exercises in a fasted state (husband even running half marathons). Headed into my 3rd day now ... Cardio ... Weights ... Cardio ... Give it another try! You got this!
Gluck!😉👍
When I feel my fasting determination waning, watching Dr. Mindy Pelz videos about fasting benefits helps get my mind back on track. Also trying on clothing that is too tight still and/or looking at and squishing my chubby parts.
Cheering you on! 💙
Ah, so I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned you were feeling hungry, but that hungry feeling doesn't go away with fasting experience. So me feeling hunger doesn't necessarily mean I'm fasting wrong. Good to know. It helps 😊
New subscriber 👋 ive been fasting for almost 2 years and have lost 147 lbs with 36 left to lose to reach my goal weight. I do 23:1, 5 days. Week and do a shorter fast 2 days a week to give myself a mental break. I eat only salmon, fruits, and healthy beans. The two days im not so restrictive I allow myself to eat whatever i want. I drink liquid IV on super restricted days. I feel like doing this is 98% mental for me. I have completely changed my mindset and focus on why im doing this. I still struggle with hunger but i stay busy and keep my mind busy. After i dont give in I feel mentally stronger. Its definitely mind games. Its like im at battle with myself. I do get my vitamin levels checked just to make sure im getting everything I need. Not only have I lost weight i have now reduced my A1C levels to a normal range, my cholesterol is in normal range, and i also quit smoking cigarettes over a year ago. This isn't even a diet for me. it's now a way of life. Thanks for the informative videos. 😊
Hello and welcome! Your dedication and commitment to fasting and a healthier lifestyle are truly inspiring. Congratulations on your remarkable weight loss, improved A1C levels, and overall health achievements. It's clear that you've transformed not just your body but also your mindset, making it a sustainable way of life. Keep up the fantastic work, and remember that your mental strength is a powerful asset on this journey. Thank you for sharing your journey, and I'm glad you find the videos informative. 😊🌟
My state changers is listening to your channel! It’s a reminder of why I’m fasting and the benefits for my health. Thank you 🙏🏻
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Every time the hunger comes, i remember another amazing dr.wrote on IF, "Ride the waves" so I just let the hungry sing in my belly, coz it will come and go, just ignore it..
One think can do is while hungry or becoming fatigue or dizzy, take a pinch of salt in warm water and drink it. Or just put straight away on your tongue if you like it. They will go away..
Everytime i think to give up from IF and keto, i come to listen to these amazing doctors whose fighting for IF for the societies, though they were being criticized by the food industry manipulators. They made me motivated again and again. Thank you to these Drs including Dr.Mindy who are amazing! I couldn't thank you more..God bless you❤
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OMG! I just tried the avacado and kim chi together and it is amazing!! I am learning so much Dr. Mindy! I have been an RN for over 40 years and always looked for preventative and alternative methods for my own health care. Now so grateful to find you on UA-cam and will be getting your books also!!❤❤
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Im on day 1 on 12 hrf fasting & thats the main question Ive been asking & searching for !
You mentioned this as part of your third tip, but I think for new fasters that it should be emphasized and explained; your hunger will go away on its own if you just wait (do nothing).
When I began fasting, the pattern for me was when I felt hungry, I ate. If I didn't eat right away, my hunger increased (a more urgent signal to eat). I didn't have any experience with NOT eating when that signal was received, so I didn't realize that the hunger wouldn't CONTINUE TO INCREASE until my willpower inevitably gave out. After I figured out that hunger comes in waves that it can be ridden out until the hunger disappears was helpful to me.
However, there is some suffering that goes along with trying to ride out the hunger wave on willpower alone, so you're tips are great for mitigating the amount of suffering that must be endured.
I really appreciate that in year 21-22 you have gained muscles and look younger than this video...
Love u dr Mindy
This is so helpful thank you and exactly my experience around 11 am this morning when I was cold and feeling a bit low. My mind started signalling images of warmed Italian bread (I had some in the fridge that could be heated) and for a while that seemed to be the answer. Hmm, I'd been intermittent fasting successfully for a while and really didn't want to blow it now so got a hot water bottle and a cup of coffee (with some cream) and nearly an hour later feeling fine again, that moment has passed and I'll eat as usual around 6 pm this evening. :)
Thank you for everything and such a great presentation
I got to 86 hours a few weeks back and now I’m working through a 48. The benefits were so obvious and so plentiful that I’m sold on fasting lifestyle! Ty Dr. Mindy!!!
So Awesome! I love it!
What were the benefits for you?
@@napa2981 pain relief weigh loss increased fortitude and inner strength, mental clarity, increased no chemical production, and a huge savings on my grocery bill
I’m glad I watched this. I thought it was me being weak when I got hungry. So hearing it’s normal will make it easier.
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💙🙏 yes, very normal
The supplements you recommend are outrageous in price most of the time. I appreciate your videos and know,edge, but let’s get real.
Ha ha for real!!!
I agree! As an alternative, a 3-month supply of Dr. Berg's electrolytes is a little on the pricey side ($44?, so $15/month) but worth it. Very high quality. No stevia or any sweeteners like her LMNTO recommendation. A pricey glucose blood monitor is not needed unless you have diabetes or some other condition. You can get ketone test strips for cheap and other things on Amazon. They are as accurate as the blood meter. Btw, with her glucose-ketone meter, you have to buy more sharps and strips after the initial supply runs out.
When hungry, weigh yourself. The satisfaction of weight loss is huge motivation to continue on and forget hunger.
Try 2T of Bragg's apply cider vinegar in 16 oz of water. It's a total hunger killer!
Dr. Mindy talks about
Deciding how long to fast or commitment.
In the military they talk about committing our troops which is another way of saying if things get rough? Commitment means we are not pulling out no matter what! 😀
Non-commitment means I can always back out or quit.
Can you do a video on how fasting impacts a woman's menstrual cycle?
Yes I would really appreciate
Hi Dr. Mindy, I don't know if this will work for anybody else, but I was praying about this. Asking the Lord how can I make it through this. He told me to pretend that I've eaten. So at breakfast time I pretended I ate a big breakfast, and I mean a big breakfast and I felt the feelings you would feel of being full. At lunch and dinner I did the same thing. It was one of the easiest days I ever had. Not sure it will work for everyone but I thank God it worked for me.
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I have plateaued at like 14 hours fasting... I try to not beat myself up about it as I cook at home for everyone. My goal is 18 hrs for a week and keep adding hours. Luv you Dr Mindy and this group of fasting folks! 🙏 ❤
Good luck
The best group
Good for you! 14 hours is a long time!
I cook all of our meals from scratch also, I find if I cook multiple meals at a time it helps. Everyone can just get things then when they are hungry. One of the things I had to break was the thoughts that we had to eat at specific times, by the clock. Now everyone just eats when they're hungry and it's much smoother and easier. I know many people think it's just weird and you should eat breakfast at seven, lunch at twelve and dinner by six. Now we don't worry about the clock.
I wanted to say thank you, as I have lost 40 lbs since I started in April of this year. This is the easiest it has ever been for me!❤
So awesome- thank you for sharing with me 💙
Love the fasting way of life! Redman’s real salt takes hunger pangs away👍
I like pickle juice.
Wow that just answered all my questions. Thank you
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Hello, Mindy! Thanks for sharing! So happy to hear about different ways of fasting, and all the benefits. My mom always said that I was too skinny for fasting, but now I fully enjoy the benefits of doing a fast. It’s not just about loosing weight. I really feel comfortable doing it, and eating afterwards is so enjoyable. 🤗👍🏻
Dr. Mindy Pelz can one be too lean/thin for 24+ hour fasts?
I'm a 'normal' weight for my height. Have started fasting because I truly believe that lean is better for long life. I live in a foreign city where there are hundreds of ex-pats; some in their 90's!
Not an extra ounce of fat among them!! I'm 87, and an experiment of one. I feel great fasting. Energy!!
Black coffee!! And lots of water. Best wishes.
Love you and everything what you share ❤