Thank you for your clear tips. I'm a little sceptical about the ketogenic diet, especially in terms of cardiovascular health and visceral fat. Do you know of any publicly funded research that shows eating a high fat diet, including meat and dairy fats, doesn't compromise heart and vascular health or build up of visceral fat? I'm 57 (post menopausal and have never tried HRT). Thanks 🌸
Dr Becky I am 64 and fast everyday as well as eating once a day! I have never felt healthier! I lost so much weight and no longer have a belly. Thank you so much for your videos! 🌹
@ Marci...can you explain more about eating once a day, how long do you fast? how do you curve your hunger the rest of the time, do you drink any milk/ snack or other things when you are not fasting.
@@pumamurals1317 , I eat a lot of veg, more so than chicken but am very aware of carbs! I don't eat potatoes, pumpkin, butternut. I think my success is eating OMAD which is normally at lunch and then again the next day. Dr Becky suggests having a big salad everyday, which I never miss. I don't snack and don't eat sugar. Because of my age I am very disciplined about what I eat. Blessings!
@@Razrai-bn8vf Razrai as I mentioned I eat once a day which is my main meal at lunch, everyday I have a big salad with one avocado, no salad dressing, I use lemons and olive oil. I think I have my cravings I just don't pay too much attention to them. I don't buy anything that I would crave for and it helps. I don't drink cows milk but almond milk if I need to, I don't snack or maybe once in a blue moon when I am with my family. I fast from around 2 or 3pm (after lunch) until the next day the same time. Eating once a day doesn't mean you can go wild, I follow the Keto lifestyle so my meal would be according to what they suggest. I hope this helps but there are professionals like Dr Becky who could help you even more. Blessings
Low carb and especially fasting has been the game changer for me. I'm 56 years old and had been 150lbs. for so long. Now I'm 135lbs. It took a few months...fasting was the biggie. ❤
@Dreamboat, maybe your doctor can help you with that. I fully understand the frustration of no willpower. I'm menopausal and put on 20-30lbs in the last 2 years without realizing it. Now that I've discovered Dr. Becky, I have motivation and lost 10lbs over the last month. It's hard work, but it is coming off. I wish you well on your journey. You can do it!
@Dreamboat Annie Hey there, Dreamboat, I hope you don't worry yourself too much. The most important thing is health. I didn't realize this video (and my comment!) was from two years ago! Well, I've gained most of that weight back but I'm not overly fretting about it. It's nice to be lighter, and I'm definitely going to start on that lower carb road again. I have to be careful though since during the time I lost all that weight, I gained a big, fat kidney stone. Thankfully and almost miraculously, it passed on its own, but my diet is first and foremost for my kidney health. It sounds like you--like most of us--have a very strong HABIT in place. Those are hard to break! I wonder if you can at least replace a late night snack with a low carb food. I'm very much convinced that the higher the carb--and the more processed it is--the more I'm going to crave eating anything... ANYTHING! So, I'd say don't beat yourself up. But I definitely have to have a PLAN ready, one that fits my issues, my body, my life. Keep in touch and let us know how you do! ❤️
Just yesterday I was saying to myself, how glad I am, that I got my carb consumption reduced over a year ago. Even during stressful times now, I make much better choices. I was able to lose the 20 pounds, that I put on before and during menopause. Now I am 55 and have the strategies in place, that I need to maintain a healthy weight and live a better life. And all of this I learned on the internet, not from my actual doctor. Thanks to you, Dr Becky and other UA-cam channels that provide so much helpful information!
Hi, I am 49, I will be 50 in December. I have no belly fat at all. I am in menapause. I do intermittent fasting, 16 hours of fasting, 8 hours of eating. I also prefer a vegetarian diet. Diet is key. Low carbs, little or no sugar and less dairy. I am lean. Ashwaraganda keeps my stress levels low, apple cider vinegar helps alot and iodine supplements (kelp). I eat avo everyday (good fats). Gluten free is best as it helps to stop me from being bloated. Trust me, it's not difficult when you put your mind to it. I tell my friends... Stop complaining, you have the ability to take control of your own life.
Agree with you Shereen...only you can take personal responsibility for your life..if something seems to be broken, there is no excuse to not find & attempt the fix. Never has helpful information been so available to everyone wishing to pursue it.
At your age her diet plan was my eating plan and always ate what I wanted but work would put the pounds on, so I stepped up the workout all was good and many people have a covid belly due to the lock downs and the fasting is hard, so I listen to Dr Allan Mandel, 1tb spoon olive oil with half chayane pepper good squeeze plenty of lemon juice fresh and honey 1ts, but he says quarter 1ts . Motavition Doc . You will not feel as hungry. Hope this helps also as I am over 60 getting fatter but will get there.
This is about weight loss, not losing belly fat. I have no problem losing weight by walking, the problem is that, even when emaciated, I still have excess belly fat.
I am 53 and you MUST start taking prebiotic tablets and enzyme tablet - it's a game changer. The small bit of fat you have you can make look better by lifting weights or doing pilates reformer.
I just found your channel today. I am 55, and had 2 partial knee replacements in 2017. Lack of any decent exercise because of these replacements (it's not like changing a tire, I'll tell you that! I can't squat or crawl anymore) and a poor diet has added 50 lbs. I am 1 week in to my new fitbit. And I am so grateful to get ahold of your channel and the 0,1,2,3 strategy, and I can't wait to dig in! I need to change my bad habits before it's too late! I want to be active and have fun with my grandkids!!!
Wow 😯 Hope you're doing great now. How is your health God Bless you Amen 🙏. She is Really trying helping out other women. Thanks to her allots of women are doing great today. Hello Dear. How are you?
Dr Becky you are such a graceful woman thank you for helping so many of us older women I'm really happy I have been doing better with eating low carbs and no sugar maybe I cheat a little but it's OK because I'm losing slowly and feeling a little bit better
Hi Dr. B....thank you so much for the incredible content. In this "everyone is an expert" world of Instagrammers and younger UA-camrs, I appreciate the level of expertise and solid information from an older woman who has "been there, done that". So helpful to those of us over 50---relatable and much-needed!!
I love your clear and informative videos! Thank you! I love IF and my husband and I have been doing it one day a week for 5 years. I also try to eat within a narrower time window. It helps to have a partner who is on board with me! One benefit I get from IF is knowing that I do have control! So often we get scrambled and use food to comfort. Stay calm, breath and eat your greens!
I'm a man. I learn from and enjoy all of Dr Becky videos. Who knows maybe learning more about women it'll help? For example; if you have a lady in your life that doesn't eat the best of foods and her doctor recommends a change, now is a good time for men to do more of the cooking. It's not easy when one eats healthy and one doesn't.
J F Always been skinny, kept the husband at the right weight. Got a job and he worked from home and offered to cook. Results, both of us are now overweight and he is just plain obese, eww! Thank you for this, will start tomorrow
@@TinekeWilliams You're welcome. I hope all goes well for you and your husband. I find it helps to know that eating is an individual thing. That said, it's okay if two people can't eat the same foods, or at the same time. I feel weight loss should be a secondary goal if its even needed (for me it is not .... sensitivity to certain foods is ). One's health; in my opinion, should be the goal. This is the best health insurance.
I've always needed explanations of "why" something is, rather than just accepting a comment. You are great! You explained WHY fats are important to our hormones. I had heard that before but no explanation as to why so I had a hard time accepting or understanding it. I have learned so much from your details-thank you Dr!
I'm actually looking into fat removal..... I'm 50 and I feel depressed cause the weight just isn't coming off anymore. I eat healthy and exercise 4 -5 a week, no junk. I have one ovary only, so assuming my hormones have tanked. I just feel sad and defeated. Ugh
it gets harder to lose weight as you age. That being said, my mother lost over 50 pounds on keto and she is in her 70s. It can be done so don't let age be a barrier.
Great summary of really works Dr 👍 insuline resistance is the no 1 problem for women after 40. The other tip that works wonders is : no gluten. This is painful. Yes. Living without gluten is hard. Most of pleasure and comfort foods are loaded with gluten. We love it, but this is really toxic to us at that age 🥺 Keep away from it as much as you can. Cutting on gluten intake reduces inflamation and reduces fat cells like magic. Good luck Ladies! ✊
I've noticed more mature family members have overtime had an increase in hunger and a reduction in activity level too. This makes a dangerous combination if not proactively managed by the individual
I have always been known to have a lovely pear shape..then I turned 50 and so many changes to my shape took place. Now I am an apple with thin legs😔 your video has given me a little boost today. Thank you so much🤗
I got rid of mine quick by intermittent fasting and low carbs. I use a calorie counter, it shows how many carbs are in each type of food and I keep my carbs around 70. It works for me. 😃
I am 55 years old. I walk 3-5 miles every day with my husband and father. I eat very little. Lots of salads. I`m always complaining because I feel bloated and fat after I eat. I use to go to the gym and felt so much better then than I do now. I`m sure it`s because I did a variety of different exercises including weights. I have weights at home and might try doing some in the evening time a few days week. I will say since I have hit menopause the belly fat is there. And I hate it! Thanks for the tips!
What a revelation this is for me. Been on Keto since Feb 10th and had blood work just last week. The results were my BEST NUMBERS across the board since 1990!!!! I am convinced that the scale does not tell the whole story by any means. More to learn of course, but I am committed.
Amen! Congrats on your improved numbers :). I always tell my clients that your weight is only a piece of your overall health puzzle, I'm much more concerned about blood values, blood pressure, and waist circumference. Keep up the good work!
I believe diet is key: 80% diet and 20% physical fitness works to help with the weight gain also the type of diet helps. What many women fail to also realize, childbirth later in life also contributes as well as the epidural which is pumped into our bodies thus atrophying our muscle tissue. Muscle is what burns fat. When your abdominal muscles have lost elasticity along with the medicinal epidural, can wreck havoc on the female form and it varies case by case.
I watched this and then noticed the spelling of your name. This is soooo rare! That’s my husband’s family’s name! And beyond that I have had success with eating like this.
Your 0,1,2,3 Strategy got me off to a great start over a year ago. I have always had a belly, even when I was a kid. Now I am at my goal weight and at 57 I am in better shape than I have been in years. If I start to gain a couple of pounds I make sure to stick to your plan and listen to your advice to get me back on track. It isn’t difficult because the food is delicious and satisfying and the main thing is, I feel soooo much better!!!! Thank you!
I had my sixth, and last, child at 47..whew! 4 years later and it’s been a struggle and a double whammy! Shift into arms and and see changes in my skin and bigger chest. I know exercising works great for me but hard to be consistent.
Very informative video. Thank you! You’re straight forward and give a lot of info without the annoying super loud, in-your-face style that many videos now have. Your videos are a pleasure to watch.
Thanks so much for this! I turned a half-century old in January. I have gained close to 10 lbs over the past year. I am less active than 5 years ago and less motivated, but I want to try something new. Your suggestions offer some hope. Thank you! ☺️
Yes I’m 56 now and fealing terrible coz of my menopause I eat healthy Try and excersise as have fybromyalgia. Yes so true hate how I look now . Feal so uncomfortable 🥵 Thankyou for this .
I do that fasting naturally. I’ve never been a picker. I eat when I’m hungry but I eat a good portion, then I’m done. I do not eat after dinner and I don’t eat when I get up because I’m not hungry, it takes around three hours before I’m hungry. I don’t really diet but I try to eat healthy for the most part. I don’t use condiments, I only drink water with lemon and black coffee in the morning. That’s what I naturally do. My problem is, I don’t exercise. I’m 63, 5’6” and weigh 150lbs. I could stand to lose 10 lbs, my bones are not big.
@@ksdavisdesign some people have a larger frame than others. Some are petite and their bones are smaller and they’re more prone to get osteoporosis. There’s different muscle types too.
I am 50. I do yoga and Pilates three days a week about 2 hours each times! But I am still gaining weight! I am 5’2 and weight 137 pounds! I used to be 110 pounds!
I'm hv same problem used to weigh 118 and 5"2, but weighed more than u...143 lbs now esp with lockdowns. I've never ever exercised but I've started doing Roberta's Gym here on YT. It's really good!! I just started 7 days ago .
You're awesome, as usual. I follow all your tips, and have successfully entered menopause (a few weeks ago). Am confident that in following your learned advice, I'll stay the happy, healthy, lean machine that I am at 54!
@@Anno44 I love the outdoors including traveling and reading books, cooking, I'm an underwater welder/diver by profession, my favorite flower is Red Tulip and yellow is my favorite color I'm from Ohio US and you?
My diet has consisted with all you mentioned for over 20yrs. And the past year my belly has gotten out of control. I changed my diet after learning of adrenal fatigue which I know western medicine doesn’t recognized. I walk for exercise because heavy exercise makes me tank… went vegan 8 months and I don’t do dairy. I eat btwn 10a -7am which is mostly just one meal or homemade vegetable juices..heaviest meal around 2pm…Not sure what else to do. The belly is out of control. You mentioned adrenals and that all I configure is the issue.
After menopause the only thing that worked for me is the fasting. I was eating only 900 cals a day all healthy foods. I actually gained weight! So I went to the 7/11 fasting (16 hours) and I started to Slowly lose it. I have a bad back and arthritis so I can't do much exercise other than walking. Not really helping on the tummy weight but all around it works. I will take any success. I am 5'3" and now 135 lbs when I used to be 115. It's tough. All I figure is I will do my best and let the rest sort itself. That is all one can do. Oh and I had 4 kids via C-Section which does not help any with the tummy issue. But at 57 I guess I can't complain too much. I figure do the best you can! I hope anyone that reads this knows you are not alone and this is so common. Much Love!
Unfortunately, I stopped intermittent fasting, which I practiced for over a decade, due to severe headaches that once triggered by hunger, will last for up to a week. Now I eat all day long, up till the moment right before bed. I have gained a few pounds, but it is worth the trade-off.
I hear you .... The same with me 🙃 try to eliminate gluten and take some good probiotics like Solgar 40, or similar. Works fine for skinny person with belly fat. Just be patient. 2 months and shall be much better without starving yourself 😉😉
I've been losing weight from the top down. My face is thinner, my neck and shoulders thinner, arms getting a bit thinner. I've lost fat from my back and from my thighs. Upper abdomen, thinner. But my belly and lower abdomen have not lost. I started with a huge belly hangover, and it is still just as huge. The problem is extra skin. I am hoping to lose this extra skin through fasting and autophagy, but it seems all the fat has to go first. I have lost eighty pounds but have another eighty pounds to go. And now I have stalled, haven't lost a pound for a month. I'm going up and down and up and down the same three pounds for a whole month.
This could have been written by me. This is exactly my story. The weight is going from the top down. Really not seeing much change at the lower abdomen.
You’re very articulate with your words. Ty so much. I’ve started doing everything you talked about 3 weeks ago. I’ll let you know how I go. So far so good.
I'm always underweight my whole life. I don't look like I have eating problem because I eat a lot. I loved carbs and used to eat lots of carbs. But I don't like soft drink and foods that's high in sugar. I also love vegetables and fruits. Since I got older and during locked down time, I became prediabetic. Now, even though, I'm still skinny, I want to reverse prediabetes, I have to follow low carb diet. I eat lots of vegetables as I always do. I love fruits, but sadly, many of them are high in fructose 😔 I know one thing about my body. If I keep my #2 regularly, my belly flatter. If I don't have my #2 everyday, my belly got bigger. 😂 Thank you Dr. Becky. You are so right about follow the low carb diet to keep insulin level healthy. That's very important, not only for women over 50 but for all older people. While my dr. keeps saying I'm skinny, I should eat more everything and don't be on any diet 😏
@@christianlynn2679 I'm doing well, thanks for asking. I've lost 48 lbs thus far😊. I feel great, but my goal is 75 lbs. Intermittent fasting, clean eating and exercise is the combo that's working for me.
@@ReneeRGreen That's Good just Keep it up you are getting there. Sorry Forgive my Manners Am Christian Lynn by the way. Where are you from or What May I call you?
I’m over 50 (and healthy) and a little bit of fat is ok. I’ve noticed people who lose too much fat also look older. Over 50, I think there’s a need to keep a bit of fat on, especially on the face. Besides, most men like women with a bit of fat on them, trust me. Lol.
Hi Dr. Becky, thanks for the video. Very well said. I'm a personal trainer and found your content to be spot on what I teach and suggest to my clients. -Kellie
Intermittent Fasting has been amazing!! It works so well for me - I don’t even get hungry as I thought I initially would. Lost weight and cleansing!! Highly recommend this.
Dear Dr. Becky, you are a blessing for women over 50, and not just us!, with your intelligent and easy to follow guidelines. I thought I knew something about food and diets, but I really did not: I was stuck in a bygone era of outdated information. You have nailed it with your wonderful videos, and I enjoy not only watching them, but following your smart advice. Thank sonmuch for doing this and sharing your knowledge and passion!
Lisa Lee try dermablading. You can do this at home yourself. Ive use to go every three weeks religiously to have it done but since the quarantine I ordered the blades from sephora and do them myself now.
Good! Yes. You are one of the few who understands the biochemical processes involved in gaining or losing weight. It has very little to do with quantities of calories that you eat. It all has to do with hormones, especially Insulin, which has only one function and that is to store fat. So good video. Also add that we need eat more animal fat such as butter or ghee or organic meat with high fat content
Does HRT help to lose belly fat? I wouldn’t take it just for this reason but I’m curious if taking estrogen actually does make a difference which would prove that the reason we gain after menopause is the lack of estrogen.
Indeed she is Straightforward With Her Words Allot. She is Really trying helping out other women. Thanks to her allots of women are doing great today. Hello Cascada. How are you?
You know the point I need to re-focus on is noted here by Dr. Becky, basically "you can't eat like a 25 year old". I am getting back on track after a period of not really understanding that.
I am taking a tablespoon of coconut oil every day and it is reducing my belly fat. I also do time restricted eating also where I stop eating at 6pm and then eat breakfast at 10 am which is when I take the coconut oil. The time restricted eating has made me feel healthier and did remove what little excess fat I had on the rest of my body but it did not remove the belly fat so I started taking the coconut oil and it is honestly melting away the fat on my belly. It may seem hard to believe but truly it works. Coconut oil also helps me with anxiety, as well as improving hair, skin and nails.
I lost my weight when I got ulcer as unable to eat food except bland . Then I lower carb and did if and never got my weight back but taking L thyroxine low dose.
Dr. Becky, I'm doing the IF, try to stay on a keto diet, try to eat some vegetables, I do sauerkraut, pickled beets, and getting back into walking now that the weather is better. My issue is constipation, and see it in my lower intestines on my belly, making me feel sluggish, I drink more water than I've ever done before, hoping the walking would help. Any suggestions?
Thank you for the information, hence I am on low carb diet for the first 4months I lost 10kg. Now for the last 12months no matter what I do cannot lose any more weight. To reach goal weight I need to still lose another 20kg, please assist.
That's more better hearing you it's working out for you. Just after Your morning Walk Take some Vegetables after Your morning Walk. It helps allot. How are you?
It's after midnight I'm hungry 🤦🏿♀️ I came to UA-cam looking for a video to stop my belly fat and as I'm writing this I am having heart burn . I ate long time ago I wake up with heart burn. I still don't know how to get rid of both but thanks 😁
I don't understand because I'm 5.6 tall and 133 Ibs and I have belly fat ? I don't really want to lose weight but I do want to get rid of the belly fat so what to do?
I gained weight during menopause and from 2 major surgery and a divorce. It discourages me and I am not good at being consistent but I do struggle eating right but am still trying. I haven't given up. It is sad for me that I was very slim the first 45 years of my life. I am now 71 .. I have gained 50 pounds since I was 30 years old..a slow gain then bang menopause. 😒
@@christianlynn2679 Hello. I'm doing well. I've been intermittent fasting a little over a month. I haven't lost any weight yet but my fingernails aren't brittle anymore and my energy is going up. I also hope all is well with you.
@@tyrarice7318 Am Doing Great Thanks for asking. Well Do you still Take Vegetables after your Morning Walk. Well I know that's allot taking in. Try it for a week I promise you. You're going to get I better result. Am Christian Lynn by the way Forgive my Manners Am From Los Angeles California. What about you?
@@christianlynn2679 I'm Tyra Rice. I'm from Youngstown Ohio. I eat vegetables everyday and I could probably eat more but I get an incident every now and then, without being too transparent🤣.
@@tyrarice7318 Lol 😂. Let me say you quite Funny. Well just keep it up for a while all that well work out for you. You got a cute name.It's my pleasure meeting you. here...
This definitely explains why at 51 fasting, and intermittent every 12 hours fasting is the only method that keeps my weight in check. Plus I have a very physical job as a short-haul railroad trucker, I blow up if I'm off the road for more than a week. And fasting while not being Physically Active doesn't help.
I'll be 38 in April and had my ovaries removed at 15yrs old so been in menopause most of my life. Belly fat is my problem. I want to lose 15lbs. Intermittent fasting worked for a bit but thought it might be working against me. I've heard that if you're in menopause you should not go without eating more than 4 hours during your awake. Is that true in your opinion? Might try again. Used to fast for 16ish hours a day.
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Great information. Thank you.
Thank you for your clear tips. I'm a little sceptical about the ketogenic diet, especially in terms of cardiovascular health and visceral fat. Do you know of any publicly funded research that shows eating a high fat diet, including meat and dairy fats, doesn't compromise heart and vascular health or build up of visceral fat? I'm 57 (post menopausal and have never tried HRT). Thanks 🌸
@@Sherri1971US hh&&
Dr Becky I am 64 and fast everyday as well as eating once a day! I have never felt healthier! I lost so much weight and no longer have a belly. Thank you so much for your videos! 🌹
I'm OMAD too, never felt better.
Dear Marci
I am veg. Please guide me. Ty
@ Marci...can you explain more about eating once a day, how long do you fast? how do you curve your hunger the rest of the time, do you drink any milk/ snack or other things when you are not fasting.
@@pumamurals1317 , I eat a lot of veg, more so than chicken but am very aware of carbs! I don't eat potatoes, pumpkin, butternut. I think my success is eating OMAD which is normally at lunch and then again the next day. Dr Becky suggests having a big salad everyday, which I never miss. I don't snack and don't eat sugar. Because of my age I am very disciplined about what I eat. Blessings!
@@Razrai-bn8vf Razrai as I mentioned I eat once a day which is my main meal at lunch, everyday I have a big salad with one avocado, no salad dressing, I use lemons and olive oil. I think I have my cravings I just don't pay too much attention to them. I don't buy anything that I would crave for and it helps. I don't drink cows milk but almond milk if I need to, I don't snack or maybe once in a blue moon when I am with my family. I fast from around 2 or 3pm (after lunch) until the next day the same time. Eating once a day doesn't mean you can go wild, I follow the Keto lifestyle so my meal would be according to what they suggest. I hope this helps but there are professionals like Dr Becky who could help you even more. Blessings
Low carb and especially fasting has been the game changer for me. I'm 56 years old and had been 150lbs. for so long. Now I'm 135lbs. It took a few months...fasting was the biggie. ❤
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I agree ! I fast 16/8 best lifestyle change ever ! 🥰
@Dreamboat, maybe your doctor can help you with that. I fully understand the frustration of no willpower. I'm menopausal and put on 20-30lbs in the last 2 years without realizing it. Now that I've discovered Dr. Becky, I have motivation and lost 10lbs over the last month. It's hard work, but it is coming off. I wish you well on your journey. You can do it!
@Dreamboat Annie Hey there, Dreamboat, I hope you don't worry yourself too much. The most important thing is health. I didn't realize this video (and my comment!) was from two years ago! Well, I've gained most of that weight back but I'm not overly fretting about it. It's nice to be lighter, and I'm definitely going to start on that lower carb road again. I have to be careful though since during the time I lost all that weight, I gained a big, fat kidney stone. Thankfully and almost miraculously, it passed on its own, but my diet is first and foremost for my kidney health. It sounds like you--like most of us--have a very strong HABIT in place. Those are hard to break! I wonder if you can at least replace a late night snack with a low carb food. I'm very much convinced that the higher the carb--and the more processed it is--the more I'm going to crave eating anything... ANYTHING! So, I'd say don't beat yourself up. But I definitely have to have a PLAN ready, one that fits my issues, my body, my life. Keep in touch and let us know how you do! ❤️
Just yesterday I was saying to myself, how glad I am, that I got my carb consumption reduced over a year ago. Even during stressful times now, I make much better choices. I was able to lose the 20 pounds, that I put on before and during menopause. Now I am 55 and have the strategies in place, that I need to maintain a healthy weight and live a better life. And all of this I learned on the internet, not from my actual doctor. Thanks to you, Dr Becky and other UA-cam channels that provide so much helpful information!
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Dr. Becky and Dr. Berg both have great UA-cam videos. Hmmm I wonder if they have ever met?
Hi, I am 49, I will be 50 in December. I have no belly fat at all. I am in menapause. I do intermittent fasting, 16 hours of fasting, 8 hours of eating. I also prefer a vegetarian diet. Diet is key. Low carbs, little or no sugar and less dairy. I am lean. Ashwaraganda keeps my stress levels low, apple cider vinegar helps alot and iodine supplements (kelp). I eat avo everyday (good fats). Gluten free is best as it helps to stop me from being bloated. Trust me, it's not difficult when you put your mind to it.
I tell my friends... Stop complaining, you have the ability to take control of your own life.
Well said, Shereen Fester.
I agree 💯
This is good stuff...how do you suppress cravings throughout the day?
Agree with you Shereen...only you can take personal responsibility for your life..if something seems to be broken, there is no excuse to not find & attempt the fix. Never has helpful information been so available to everyone wishing to pursue it.
@@slyfy3421 Once you start eating a more plant base diet and cut out the carbs the cravings disappear as the biology in your gut changes overnight.
Going to start this tomorrow. I have gained over 2 stones in last few years. About to turn 50 and really hating on myself. I pray this works 🙏😪
Please be kind & gentle to yourself
At your age her diet plan was my eating plan and always ate what I wanted but work would put the pounds on, so I stepped up the workout all was good and many people have a covid belly due to the lock downs and the fasting is hard,
so I listen to Dr Allan Mandel, 1tb spoon olive oil with half chayane pepper good squeeze plenty of lemon juice fresh and honey 1ts, but he says quarter 1ts .
Motavition Doc . You will not feel as hungry.
Hope this helps also as I am over 60 getting fatter but will get there.
@@truthandlife4101 i wish to God my wife would loose weight.
This is about weight loss, not losing belly fat. I have no problem losing weight by walking, the problem is that, even when emaciated, I still have excess belly fat.
This is my problem too
Me too. I am short waisted and look pregnant even when thin.
Its your gut health ..look into probiotics.
I am 53 and you MUST start taking prebiotic tablets and enzyme tablet - it's a game changer. The small bit of fat you have you can make look better by lifting weights or doing pilates reformer.
I just found your channel today. I am 55, and had 2 partial knee replacements in 2017. Lack of any decent exercise because of these replacements (it's not like changing a tire, I'll tell you that! I can't squat or crawl anymore) and a poor diet has added 50 lbs. I am 1 week in to my new fitbit. And I am so grateful to get ahold of your channel and the 0,1,2,3 strategy, and I can't wait to dig in! I need to change my bad habits before it's too late! I want to be active and have fun with my grandkids!!!
Wow 😯 Hope you're doing great now. How is your health God Bless you Amen 🙏. She is Really trying helping out other women. Thanks to her allots of women are doing great today. Hello Dear. How are you?
I have no more belly fat after losing 48 lbs. on a keto diet...kept it off 10 months now
...and the skin of the belly, how did it end?
Shall I try the keto . As I want loose weight
👏🏼🙌🏼 Hi Darlene, Congrats🏅 and stay strong 🏋🏼♀️ keep safe and be well🙏🏻😍
Dr Becky you are such a graceful woman thank you for helping so many of us older women I'm really happy I have been doing better with eating low carbs and no sugar maybe I cheat a little but it's OK because I'm losing slowly and feeling a little bit better
Hi Dr. B....thank you so much for the incredible content. In this "everyone is an expert" world of Instagrammers and younger UA-camrs, I appreciate the level of expertise and solid information from an older woman who has "been there, done that". So helpful to those of us over 50---relatable and much-needed!!
She is Really trying helping out other women. Thanks to her allots of women are doing great today. Hello Les. How are you doing!
I love your clear and informative videos! Thank you! I love IF and my husband and I have been doing it one day a week for 5 years. I also try to eat within a narrower time window. It helps to have a partner who is on board with me! One benefit I get from IF is knowing that I do have control! So often we get scrambled and use food to comfort. Stay calm, breath and eat your greens!
I'm a man. I learn from and enjoy all of Dr Becky videos. Who knows maybe learning more about women it'll help? For example; if you have a lady in your life that doesn't eat the best of foods and her doctor recommends a change, now is a good time for men to do more of the cooking. It's not easy when one eats healthy and one doesn't.
J F Always been skinny, kept the husband at the right weight. Got a job and he worked from home and offered to cook. Results, both of us are now overweight and he is just plain obese, eww! Thank you for this, will start tomorrow
@@TinekeWilliams You're welcome. I hope all goes well for you and your husband. I find it helps to know that eating is an individual thing. That said, it's okay if two people can't eat the same foods, or at the same time. I feel weight loss should be a secondary goal if its even needed (for me it is not .... sensitivity to certain foods is ). One's health; in my opinion, should be the goal. This is the best health insurance.
I've always needed explanations of "why" something is, rather than just accepting a comment. You are great! You explained WHY fats are important to our hormones. I had heard that before but no explanation as to why so I had a hard time accepting or understanding it. I have learned so much from your details-thank you Dr!
Thanks to her. She is Really trying helping out other women. Thanks to her allots of women are doing great today. Hello Sattice. How are you?
I love her straightforward way...
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Hello Margaret
I'm actually looking into fat removal..... I'm 50 and I feel depressed cause the weight just isn't coming off anymore. I eat healthy and exercise 4 -5 a week, no junk. I have one ovary only, so assuming my hormones have tanked. I just feel sad and defeated. Ugh
it gets harder to lose weight as you age. That being said, my mother lost over 50 pounds on keto and she is in her 70s. It can be done so don't let age be a barrier.
Sounds like healthy keto eating plan with intermittent fasting and moderate exercise 😊
It's refreshing to get knowledge without a "sales pitch". Thank you Dr. Gillaspy!
Great summary of really works Dr 👍 insuline resistance is the no 1 problem for women after 40. The other tip that works wonders is : no gluten. This is painful. Yes. Living without gluten is hard. Most of pleasure and comfort foods are loaded with gluten. We love it, but this is really toxic to us at that age 🥺 Keep away from it as much as you can. Cutting on gluten intake reduces inflamation and reduces fat cells like magic. Good luck Ladies! ✊
I've noticed more mature family members have overtime had an increase in hunger and a reduction in activity level too. This makes a dangerous combination if not proactively managed by the individual
I have always been known to have a lovely pear shape..then I turned 50 and so many changes to my shape took place. Now I am an apple with thin legs😔 your video has given me a little boost today. Thank you so much🤗
Karmini Parsan have you tried
I got rid of mine quick by intermittent fasting and low carbs. I use a calorie counter, it shows how many carbs are in each type of food and I keep my carbs around 70. It works for me. 😃
Am 49 and depressing I don’t go out any more ..Where can I get the calorie count?
I am 55 years old. I walk 3-5 miles every day with my husband and father. I eat very little. Lots of salads. I`m always complaining because I feel bloated and fat after I eat. I use to go to the gym and felt so much better then than I do now. I`m sure it`s because I did a variety of different exercises including weights. I have weights at home and might try doing some in the evening time a few days week. I will say since I have hit menopause the belly fat is there. And I hate it! Thanks for the tips!
Hello Wendy
What a revelation this is for me. Been on Keto since Feb 10th and had blood work just last week. The results were my BEST NUMBERS across the board since 1990!!!! I am convinced that the scale does not tell the whole story by any means. More to learn of course, but I am committed.
Amen! Congrats on your improved numbers :). I always tell my clients that your weight is only a piece of your overall health puzzle, I'm much more concerned about blood values, blood pressure, and waist circumference. Keep up the good work!
Such a great presenter. Calm and credible. Love her videos
I believe diet is key: 80% diet and 20% physical fitness works to help with the weight gain also the type of diet helps. What many women fail to also realize, childbirth later in life also contributes as well as the epidural which is pumped into our bodies thus atrophying our muscle tissue. Muscle is what burns fat. When your abdominal muscles have lost elasticity along with the medicinal epidural, can wreck havoc on the female form and it varies case by case.
That's Through
Allot of people don't think so as well. Thanks to her allots of women are doing great today. Hello Dear. How are you?
I did keto diet, lost 80 lbs then lost my gallbladder. My husband did keto diet, lost 70 lbs and lost his gallbladder. There is a correlation
I watched this and then noticed the spelling of your name. This is soooo rare! That’s my husband’s family’s name! And beyond that I have had success with eating like this.
Your 0,1,2,3 Strategy got me off to a great start over a year ago. I have always had a belly, even when I was a kid. Now I am at my goal weight and at 57 I am in better shape than I have been in years. If I start to gain a couple of pounds I make sure to stick to your plan and listen to your advice to get me back on track. It isn’t difficult because the food is delicious and satisfying and the main thing is, I feel soooo much better!!!! Thank you!
Carol E Hey, can you explain the strategy please??
@@Sam-oq5cq Dr. Becky explains it best. If you do a search for 0,1,2,3 Strategy Dr. Becky you will find it.
Sam 30 - her video explains it best, but daily it’s zero sugar, 1 salad, 2 cups of low carb veggies and stop eating 3 hours before you go to bed.
Hello Carol
I had my sixth, and last, child at 47..whew! 4 years later and it’s been a struggle and a double whammy! Shift into arms and and see changes in my skin and bigger chest. I know exercising works great for me but hard to be consistent.
Very informative video. Thank you! You’re straight forward and give a lot of info without the annoying super loud, in-your-face style that many videos now have. Your videos are a pleasure to watch.
Thanks so much for this! I turned a half-century old in January. I have gained close to 10 lbs over the past year. I am less active than 5 years ago and less motivated, but I want to try something new. Your suggestions offer some hope. Thank you! ☺️
Yes I’m 56 now and fealing terrible coz of my menopause I eat healthy
Try and excersise as have fybromyalgia.
Yes so true hate how I look now .
Feal so uncomfortable 🥵
Thankyou for this .
DONT GIVE UP If that’s you in the thumbnail you look absolutely fab! Xx
Stop all process foods
No gluten no bread
Keep a food diary
1/2 u plate with dark greens
you.look.great xx I'm.46 soon and I'm a size 16 after being a size 12 most my life its depressing
I do that fasting naturally. I’ve never been a picker. I eat when I’m hungry but I eat a good portion, then I’m done. I do not eat after dinner and I don’t eat when I get up because I’m not hungry, it takes around three hours before I’m hungry. I don’t really diet but I try to eat healthy for the most part. I don’t use condiments, I only drink water with lemon and black coffee in the morning. That’s what I naturally do. My problem is, I don’t exercise. I’m 63, 5’6” and weigh 150lbs. I could stand to lose 10 lbs, my bones are not big.
No such thing as ""big bones""!
@@ksdavisdesign some people have a larger frame than others. Some are petite and their bones are smaller and they’re more prone to get osteoporosis. There’s different muscle types too.
Thanks for the great video, Dr. Becky! I appreciate your science-backed recommendations.
Hello
Sister, you are a blessing 😌
Amen 🙌 to that. Hello Susan. How are you?
I am 50. I do yoga and Pilates three days a week about 2 hours each times! But I am still gaining weight! I am 5’2 and weight 137 pounds! I used to be 110 pounds!
I'm hv same problem used to weigh 118 and 5"2, but weighed more than u...143 lbs now esp with lockdowns. I've never ever exercised but I've started doing Roberta's Gym here on YT. It's really good!! I just started 7 days ago .
You're awesome, as usual. I follow all your tips, and have successfully entered menopause (a few weeks ago). Am confident that in following your learned advice, I'll stay the happy, healthy, lean machine that I am at 54!
Hello Ann
@@Paulohlsson7 Hi Paul
@@Anno44 it's nice to hear from you, how do you spend your spare time?
@@Paulohlsson7 I work (part-time) as a writer, editor for an organization. I try to workout a lot, too. How do you spend your spare time?
@@Anno44 I love the outdoors including traveling and reading books, cooking, I'm an underwater welder/diver by profession, my favorite flower is Red Tulip and yellow is my favorite color I'm from Ohio US and you?
My diet has consisted with all you mentioned for over 20yrs. And the past year my belly has gotten out of control. I changed my diet after learning of adrenal fatigue which I know western medicine doesn’t recognized. I walk for exercise because heavy exercise makes me tank… went vegan 8 months and I don’t do dairy. I eat btwn 10a -7am which is mostly just one meal or homemade vegetable juices..heaviest meal around 2pm…Not sure what else to do. The belly is out of control. You mentioned adrenals and that all I configure is the issue.
After menopause the only thing that worked for me is the fasting. I was eating only 900 cals a day all healthy foods. I actually gained weight! So I went to the 7/11 fasting (16 hours) and I started to Slowly lose it. I have a bad back and arthritis so I can't do much exercise other than walking. Not really helping on the tummy weight but all around it works. I will take any success. I am 5'3" and now 135 lbs when I used to be 115. It's tough. All I figure is I will do my best and let the rest sort itself. That is all one can do. Oh and I had 4 kids via C-Section which does not help any with the tummy issue. But at 57 I guess I can't complain too much. I figure do the best you can! I hope anyone that reads this knows you are not alone and this is so common. Much Love!
Unfortunately, I stopped intermittent fasting, which I practiced for over a decade, due to severe headaches that once triggered by hunger, will last for up to a week. Now I eat all day long, up till the moment right before bed. I have gained a few pounds, but it is worth the trade-off.
I hear you .... The same with me 🙃 try to eliminate gluten and take some good probiotics like Solgar 40, or similar. Works fine for skinny person with belly fat. Just be patient. 2 months and shall be much better without starving yourself 😉😉
I've been losing weight from the top down. My face is thinner, my neck and shoulders thinner, arms getting a bit thinner. I've lost fat from my back and from my thighs. Upper abdomen, thinner. But my belly and lower abdomen have not lost. I started with a huge belly hangover, and it is still just as huge. The problem is extra skin. I am hoping to lose this extra skin through fasting and autophagy, but it seems all the fat has to go first. I have lost eighty pounds but have another eighty pounds to go. And now I have stalled, haven't lost a pound for a month. I'm going up and down and up and down the same three pounds for a whole month.
This could have been written by me. This is exactly my story. The weight is going from the top down. Really not seeing much change at the lower abdomen.
You’re very articulate with your words. Ty so much. I’ve started doing everything you talked about 3 weeks ago. I’ll let you know how I go. So far so good.
I'm always underweight my whole life. I don't look like I have eating problem because I eat a lot. I loved carbs and used to eat lots of carbs. But I don't like soft drink and foods that's high in sugar. I also love vegetables and fruits.
Since I got older and during locked down time, I became prediabetic.
Now, even though, I'm still skinny, I want to reverse prediabetes, I have to follow low carb diet.
I eat lots of vegetables as I always do. I love fruits, but sadly, many of them are high in fructose 😔
I know one thing about my body. If I keep my #2 regularly, my belly flatter. If I don't have my #2 everyday, my belly got bigger. 😂
Thank you Dr. Becky. You are so right about follow the low carb diet to keep insulin level healthy. That's very important, not only for women over 50 but for all older people.
While my dr. keeps saying I'm skinny, I should eat more everything and don't be on any diet 😏
Very informative, thank you. I actually started intermittent fasting 2 weeks ago and I'm already seeing results. Now I'll add your extra tips.
That's sounds more better. Hope your doing great with it. Hello Renee. How are you?
@@christianlynn2679 I'm doing well, thanks for asking. I've lost 48 lbs thus far😊. I feel great, but my goal is 75 lbs. Intermittent fasting, clean eating and exercise is the combo that's working for me.
@@ReneeRGreen That's Good just Keep it up you are getting there. Sorry Forgive my Manners Am Christian Lynn by the way. Where are you from or What May I call you?
@@ReneeRGreen Hello Friend. How are you?
As we grow old our appetite decreases automatically. Enjoy food as you can. Eat healthy. Eat clean. Don't need to fast. 😍
I’m over 50 (and healthy) and a little bit of fat is ok. I’ve noticed people who lose too much fat also look older. Over 50, I think there’s a need to keep a bit of fat on, especially on the face.
Besides, most men like women with a bit of fat on them, trust me. Lol.
Thanks, Dr Becky, I turn 50 next month, so this is important information to me xxx
Hello there
Thank you for another boost to help keep me motivated on my loss journey 🌻
Hi Dr. Becky, thanks for the video. Very well said. I'm a personal trainer and found your content to be spot on what I teach and suggest to my clients. -Kellie
Intermittent Fasting has been amazing!! It works so well for me - I don’t even get hungry as I thought I initially would. Lost weight and cleansing!! Highly recommend this.
It really does help out allot. It's keeps you in Shape 💝 Thanks to Her Allots of women Can do more better. How are you?
So poised so valuable
I have developed lots of fats around my belly
I will be 55 next month
Put on 6kg in this year
Thank you so very much. I'm going to watch this video 3 or 4 times to really get in my brain. And the PDF's are very helpful. ❤❤❤
Yes I am one of them , I am already menopause only that I am can control all the effects of menopause symptom thoroughly
I really needed this at this time of life. Thanks
Dear Dr. Becky, you are a blessing for women over 50, and not just us!, with your intelligent and easy to follow guidelines. I thought I knew something about food and diets, but I really did not: I was stuck in a bygone era of outdated information. You have nailed it with your wonderful videos, and I enjoy not only watching them, but following your smart advice. Thank sonmuch for doing this and sharing your knowledge and passion!
Thank you, Lucie!
What's with the facial hair on chin and lip at 50 ugh!!! What to do?? Thanks Dr 🌸😄🌸😄
Lisa Lee try dermablading. You can do this at home yourself. Ive use to go every three weeks religiously to have it done but since the quarantine I ordered the blades from sephora and do them myself now.
J Mac its dermaplaining lmfao google the video.. its not like a man shaving , 🤦♀️
DarlingJ it works and lasts much longer
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Another wonderful video Dr Becky, thank you kindly.
I find your advice very useful as I’m going tthrough menapose myself
Thank you fr the advice
It's Good hearing your are getting better. Hope you're taking good care of yourself....
Thank you very much for this it’s the most helpful and supportive guide I have seen so far 😊👍🏻
Keto is too unrealistic to maintain I was on it , then ya go off one day and gain it all back - just low carb diet and IF
Thank you once again for an easy-to-understand, to-the-point video on this issue.
Eaten no sugar low carb vegetarian diet for over three years. Nearly 60. Wish I could lose weight. Very very hungry before each of my 3 daily meals.
Eat high fat vegetarian or keto vegetarian and eat once a day
@@MrFredsAdventures i eat vegetarian keto with intermitant fasting but just cannot cut down to two let alone one meal a day. Too hungry.
@@tulsisevadasi How much fat do you eat compared to protein?
Sounds like your not getting enough protein & good fats in your diet. I'd bet you are really low in iodine as well. Most people are.
Good information. Things are so different now from 25 years ago. This a good place to start.
For sure. Hello Betty. How are you?
Good! Yes. You are one of the few who understands the biochemical processes involved in gaining or losing weight. It has very little to do with quantities of calories that you eat. It all has to do with hormones, especially Insulin, which has only one function and that is to store fat. So good video. Also add that we need eat more animal fat such as butter or ghee or organic meat with high fat content
Thank you so much for your informative video! I found it really clear and helpful. Hello from Israel.
She is Pure in her words thank to her allots of Women are doing ok. Due to her informations. Hello Shoshana. How are you?
Does HRT help to lose belly fat? I wouldn’t take it just for this reason but I’m curious if taking estrogen actually does make a difference which would prove that the reason we gain after menopause is the lack of estrogen.
I don't think so because I'm on HRT for 3 years now (I'm 58) and it only got worse but can't do without because of the horrible hot flashes 24/7
What great videos, so watchable and credible, great advice thankyou!
Glad you are very straightforward with the information when most “health gurus” are so biased
Indeed she is Straightforward With Her Words Allot. She is Really trying helping out other women. Thanks to her allots of women are doing great today. Hello Cascada. How are you?
Agree with most except I wouldn't recommend vegetable oil at all.
You look wonderful! Thanks for your straight forward information.
You are great Doc.
Thanks for sharing!
Stay blessed
GREAT INFORMATION, GOD BLESS YOU DEAR, AMEN😊💖
Amen Indeed 😊. God Bless her. How are you?
You know the point I need to re-focus on is noted here by Dr. Becky, basically "you can't eat like a 25 year old". I am getting back on track after a period of not really understanding that.
I am inspired.
Amen!
Sticking to a whole foods diet of plants and animals is the way!
I am taking a tablespoon of coconut oil every day and it is reducing my belly fat. I also do time restricted eating also where I stop eating at 6pm and then eat breakfast at 10 am which is when I take the coconut oil. The time restricted eating has made me feel healthier and did remove what little excess fat I had on the rest of my body but it did not remove the belly fat so I started taking the coconut oil and it is honestly melting away the fat on my belly. It may seem hard to believe but truly it works. Coconut oil also helps me with anxiety, as well as improving hair, skin and nails.
How old are you? Is it still working?
I love intermittent fasting but trying to gain muscle at 56.
I lost my weight when I got ulcer as unable to eat food except bland . Then I lower carb and did if and never got my weight back but taking L thyroxine low dose.
Dr. Becky you're the BEST!
Dr. Becky, I'm doing the IF, try to stay on a keto diet, try to eat some vegetables, I do sauerkraut, pickled beets, and getting back into walking now that the weather is better. My issue is constipation, and see it in my lower intestines on my belly, making me feel sluggish, I drink more water than I've ever done before, hoping the walking would help. Any suggestions?
Magnesium will help with constipation.
Try Natural Calm at bedtime, but start slowly!
Thank you for this excellent video! I will try to put it into practice!
Hello B Boggs
Thank you for the information, hence I am on low carb diet for the first 4months I lost 10kg. Now for the last 12months no matter what I do cannot lose any more weight.
To reach goal weight I need to still lose another 20kg, please assist.
That's more better hearing you it's working out for you. Just after Your morning Walk Take some Vegetables after Your morning Walk. It helps allot. How are you?
Thanks Dr Becky. You're the best!
Another excellent, information packed video
It's after midnight I'm hungry 🤦🏿♀️ I came to UA-cam looking for a video to stop my belly fat and as I'm writing this I am having heart burn . I ate long time ago I wake up with heart burn. I still don't know how to get rid of both but thanks 😁
Try buttermilk it helped clear up my ulcer without meds
I never used to get hungry late at night now I get ravenous.🙄😩🤦♀️
I really enjoy your videos Dr. Becky, you have so much knowledge and explain things in such a calm and graceful way, thank you.
Great advice!
Great work! Love it.
Thank you for your work.
I don't understand because I'm 5.6 tall and 133 Ibs and I have belly fat ? I don't really want to lose weight but I do want to get rid of the belly fat so what to do?
Your content rocks Dr. Becky!
I love your videos and really appreciate the information you give.
So much good information! Thank you!
Thanks to her allots of Women are doing Great today. God Bless you. How are you doing?
I gained weight during menopause and from 2 major surgery and a divorce. It discourages me and I am not good at being consistent but I do struggle eating right but am still trying. I haven't given up. It is sad for me that I was very slim the first 45 years of my life. I am now 71 .. I have gained 50 pounds since I was 30 years old..a slow gain then bang menopause. 😒
Awesome, straightforward, realistic and objective presentation. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for this video. I actually watched the whole thing without getting bored to death. I will be subscribing to your channel.
She is Really trying helping out other women. Thanks to her allots of women are doing great today. Hello Tyra Rice. How are you?
@@christianlynn2679 Hello. I'm doing well. I've been intermittent fasting a little over a month. I haven't lost any weight yet but my fingernails aren't brittle anymore and my energy is going up. I also hope all is well with you.
@@tyrarice7318 Am Doing Great Thanks for asking. Well Do you still Take Vegetables after your Morning Walk. Well I know that's allot taking in. Try it for a week I promise you. You're going to get I better result. Am Christian Lynn by the way Forgive my Manners Am From Los Angeles California. What about you?
@@christianlynn2679 I'm Tyra Rice. I'm from Youngstown Ohio. I eat vegetables everyday and I could probably eat more but I get an incident every now and then, without being too transparent🤣.
@@tyrarice7318 Lol 😂. Let me say you quite Funny. Well just keep it up for a while all that well work out for you. You got a cute name.It's my pleasure meeting you. here...
This definitely explains why at 51 fasting, and intermittent every 12 hours fasting is the only method that keeps my weight in check. Plus I have a very physical job as a short-haul railroad trucker, I blow up if I'm off the road for more than a week. And fasting while not being Physically Active doesn't help.
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I'll be 38 in April and had my ovaries removed at 15yrs old so been in menopause most of my life. Belly fat is my problem. I want to lose 15lbs. Intermittent fasting worked for a bit but thought it might be working against me. I've heard that if you're in menopause you should not go without eating more than 4 hours during your awake. Is that true in your opinion? Might try again. Used to fast for 16ish hours a day.
Excellent article!
Is Keto Diet show lower CHOLESTEROL levels normal, and clean arteries?