The 5 BIG Prolonged Fasting Mistakes: MUST WATCH
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Prolonged fasting is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Just be sure to avoid these prolonged fasting mistakes.
0:00 Introduction: Prolonged fasting mistakes to avoid
0:12 Top benefits of prolonged fasting
1:20 #1 Breaking your fast with carbs, fruit, or berries
4:14 #2 Doing intense exercise/work
5:06 #3 Overeating after a prolonged fast
6:33 #4 Consuming apple cider vinegar
7:22 #5 Consuming protein powders
8:11 Check out my other video on prolonged fasting
Today I’m going to cover the biggest mistakes people make when they do prolonged fasting.
Prolonged fasting is even more powerful than regular intermittent fasting. So, I want to give you some insight into some big problems you can avoid while doing prolonged fasting.
Top benefits of prolonged fasting:
• It can help you avoid cancer
• It supports anti-aging
• It strengthens the immune system
• It can help the brain grow new brain cells
• It can help with chronic health conditions that involve inflammation
Top prolonged fasting mistakes:
1. Breaking your fast with carbs, fruit, or berries
2. Doing intense exercise/work (during or at the very end of your fast)
3. Overeating after a prolonged fast
4. Consuming apple cider vinegar (during or at the very end of your fast)
5. Consuming protein powders
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps make you more aware of the biggest prolonged fasting mistakes to avoid.
I started following Dr. Berg in September, 2020. I was 330 pounds, 6’ 4”. My leg was swelling, I had acid reflux, on two blood pressure pills and 2 Cholesterol pills. I started fasting and I cut out carbs, I worked into a 24 hour fast . This morning I weighed out at 245 pounds, no swelling, no acid reflux and the doc and taken me off 1/2 my meds. He is impressed. Thanks for the info Dr. Berg.
Do you have loose skin?
Thats amazing
You’re doing amazing! Keep going and you will reach your goal! 👍
@@HustleVibe I carry my weight around my neck and belly. I have a little loose skin on my neck but a small amount on my belly. I went from a 44” waist to a 38. I was able to pull out some old jeans that I had from years ago a wear them.
@Captain Herring < My doctor says in time I may be able to go off all meds. I told him what I was doing and he said keep it up.
Im 4 hours away from completing my 72 hour fast..im happy i did it
I’m happy for you!!!
I have 1,5 hours to go to complete my first 72 hour fast. But since it is 9.30 pm by that time, I will extend it to the next day and eat in the morning, so it will be a total of 82 hours.
Did you complete it?
On my second day. This sucks.
I'm almost finished with my 7 day fast and I feel like I'm going to become a prophet😃 I feel enlightened!
Lol did you take any supplements or straight fasting?
tell us what God revealed to you in your dreams, amen 😂
What kind of fast did you do?
To become a Prophet?? Nah you will become satan 😂
I did a 30 day water fast, the toughest thing I have ever done in my life.
But I didnt feel enlightened, you are exaggerating lmao
13 hours left on my 72 hour fast. Stay strong people!
Nice!
13 hours left for me too. Haha, what a coincidence.
Going to break my 6 months fast .....congrats me🎉
I am about to go under 200 lbs for the first time in 13 years! Thank you Dr Berg
How are you? Were you able to do it?
Congratulations 🎉
I been doing a 20-4 fast since April 2021, I’m 6ft4 I was 385 in April now I’m 210.4 currently. Stay focused stay determined. Thanks Dr.Berg
hello~ do you experienced any constipation issue? do you workout? :)
Congrats man let’s see a before or after
20 lbs since mid december same range as you, did u incorporate exercise at all?
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0:04 Prolonged fasting is one of the most important things you can do for your health, for your ability to avoid cancer, for anti-aging, for straightening your immune system, for your brain to grow brain cells, for any type of chronic health condition that involves inflammation like auto-immune disease, like celiac and digestive inflammatory diseases. Prolonged fasting just takes your health results to the next level. It's wayyy more powerful than even regular intermittent fasting.
1:01 Things you need to know when you do prolonged fasting:
1:20 Mistake #1 - Breaking your fast with carbs
4:14 Mistake #2 - Doing intense exercise or a lot of physical work
5:05 Mistake #3 - Overeating after a prolonged fast
6:33 Mistake #4 - Consuming apple cider vinegar coming off of a prolonged fast
7:21 Mistake #5 - Consuming protein powders
Eating raw vegetables like greens containing insoluble fiber to break a very long fast is way too hard on the digestive system especially raw veggies. That could actually put you in the hospital. Well cooked vegetables with soluble fiber that are easy to digest like potato well pureed in a soup broth with egg is easy on the system I would ignore his non excercise recommendation if you do not have a medical condidtion. The body was designed for survival to daily hunt with intensity for food while being without it for many days or even weeks.
Thanks a lot 💖
Thank you for writing it down😊
God bless you
I think Dr berg said also during long fast do not take ACV, no?
I am currently 36 hours into my first fast. Feeling great! I’m going to start implementing fasting into my life a lot more. Not just for health but to grow in my walk with God. I’m currently 218lbs and want to downsize. I love working out but the diets always been a battle lol. I’m feeling excited to make some healthy changes. Thank you to everyone on the comments for your personal journeys there are tons of encouraging testimonies. And thank you Dr. For these great videos and giving us your wisdom. We got this!! Good luck to everyone on making these changes and adding fasting to your life. :)
Lets go brother! I've cracked 48 hours today and I dont know for how long will I go, plan for now is 3 more days. I've allready did 7 days in 2019 and it was amazing.
This is going to be my first fast. I just ate the last food in my house and won't eat anything else for the rest of the day. Hopefully I can do 3 days 🙏🏽.
I plan to break my fast with some chicken/veggie broth.
Thank you for your testimonials
For some spiritual reason, God is very attracted to those who fast... He gives us clearer understanding of His Words, easily win against our weakness and personal temptations, and most importantly, God answers most prayers during a fast... Keep going brother and God bless!
Currently 9 days into my 10 days fast, water, electrolytes and sea salt only. Feeling good. Bursitis in my heel is gone. Lost 15 pounds! Thanks Dr. B for the encouragement.
Wat type of electrolytes do u take??
nice, I admire that!
Why would you take salts and electrolytes. I have done multiple 40 day fasts and other long fasts. I just drink water. Anyway, well done on 9 days (thus far).
Fantastic
@@michaeldudley5324 only water for 40 days? Sounds dangerous. Did you have a good fat reserve or were you already in good shape?
I had a severe inflammation problem in my hands feet and face. I also had other odd symptoms. My doctors suspected it was either lupus, Lyme, diabetes, or some other condition but they could never diagnose me. I tried many treatments and home remedies that didn't help. The doctor's wanted to put me on steroids and I didn't want that. I became desperate for relief so I tried a 3 day fast and for the first time in months I had zero inflammation! I have been doing 3 day fasts now every 1-2 months and I've lost 20 pounds and I feel great.
I was told I'd be dead in a year. I stopped eating for three months and lost 100 pounds. That was when I was 27. I am 53 soon. By the time I truned 30 I became a full blown alcholic, 60 of vodka a day. I was waitng to die. 20+ years Realized I gained all the weight back. A year ago I got into root veggies. Ginger and tumeric. Tsp of each to start 3 times a day. Along with cinnimon homemade Capsules. I also do pepper Cayenne pepper, Coriander. Odorless 2000 mg garlic pill.. Outside of the garlic pill the rest was done 3 times A-day. Now I only have to do it once.I've lost a 100 pounds. I have kind of cut out bad carbs and fats. But I no longer have neuropathy. It regulates my insulin and gut health. It helps with cholesterol. God-bless and good luck, XXXO
I water fasted for 30 days last year and I couldn't believe how good I felt afterwards. My skin was so healthy coming out of it and I lost about 30lbs. Best thing I ever did. I wish I can do it again. Food temptation was real during my fast.
How did you do it. You fasted for 16yrs then gave yourself an 8hr window? Did you eat during those 8hrs
@Cool New York I literally fasted for 30 days straight, no food at all, only water and vitamins. When fasting for 16 hours and eating within a certain window, it's intermittent fasting. I think the results are better when you fast for days instead of hours, though. You'll feel and see the difference.
@@marvan916 ok thanks. But when you do eat do you continue the 16 hr fasting after the meal you ate or still after the 6hr window break? Because what if you eat your meal only 3hrs into the break
@Cool New York its really up to you if you want to eat just once or if you want 2 meals within that 6 hr window. I think eating once is good and then you can restart the 16 hr fasting again. But having 2 meals is ok too. Just make sure you don't over eat lol. I make that mistake all the time.
Drink a lot of water 30 minutes before and you'll be able to eat a little less
Started at 220lbs, I’ve done a 6 day, 10 day and several 48 hour fasts…getting ready to do another. I’m down to 171! 48 lbs gone! Love this program! Diets in the past had me thinking about food 24/7, especially when you have to plan your 6 mini meals…so difficult and fell off the program so many times. This feels right…more natural to my body…thanks!
How long did this take you!!
Michelle,
You look fantastic! Bravo to you! You're amazing! 😊
great, congrats! what supplements you took during the prolonged fasting? and what you ate when breaking the fast?
Wicked timing!! I’m on the last day of my first ever three day fast and feel great. Didn’t think I could do it but I dug DEEP and am stronger for it. Thank you so much Doc you have been a wonderful teacher. 💪🏾
congrats, I think I’m going to try. I’m starting with 48 hrs. Take one weekend out the month and do it.
First time I tried I felt like I was dying by the end of the second day. You are doing great! Try going longer if you feel ok.
Congratulations 🎉
@@hineko_ In my experience the 2nd day is the worst day. I felt way better on day 3 and 4.
@@hineko_ I think 3 days is it for me for now. I want food!!! 😅 will be breaking my fast shortly with a small cup of bone broth.
I ate 26th December then only ate after new year’s eve! It was a 5 day and 10 hours fast, my third prolonged fast ever! Thanks to it I found out I had a magnesium and potassium deficiency which was augmented by the fast. Upon supplementing, my gut distention is way better and now I can feel pleasure again sometimes! Huge breakthrough for me. Fasting is amazing 🙌🏻
Pls which supplement did you use for the mag potassium deficiency?
How did you find out about your dificiency?
@@red_diamonds1590 I’d like to know too
How did you find this out?
@@onBview potassium I used a NoSalt brand from here (0mg sodium -- 490mg potassium per 1g) and magnesium from the supermarket, its magnesium malate but it works, I've heard citrate is better, its on dr bergs formula.
I’m 10 days in! Blood glucose has flatlined at about 85, and blood ketones have gone from 0.1, to 4.4 ( my highest ever on a 72 hr fast) to 7.1. Not hungry and feeling great, down 20 pounds at this point- gonna go for 14 days💪🏻
What tools do you use to measure ketones and glucose @recegts
Do you drink water during the fast?
How much did you regain
rip.
How long did you make it? I did 4 days last time, this time I want to try up to 30
I think best reason to do a longer fast (like a week of just water) is the experience that will change you forever and make you look very differently at whatever short fasting regime you are planning to do. Skipping a breakfast will no longer look like a problem after you have experienced a week of no calories.
For me it was observing how you first get hungry but then the hunger passes (which is super strange), the feeling of lightness and clarity throughout the fast (totally unexpected -- I thought I will be sluggish and hard to focus) and then the feeling of breaking the fast as a nuisance (I thought breaking the fast will be something I will be looking to but the opposite was true).
So far I've done multiple 3-4 day fasts and refeed with healthy vegetables. I'll get to a week eventually... Just makes me nervous I'll randomly faint at work when everyone around me keeps telling me how "unnatural it is" while I'm melting these lbs away.
Well said. Your statements are so accurate.
@@krishuntzeroable First 3-4 days are the hardest, then it gets much easier. Also, I found that starting with keto for a week makes transitioning to complete fast almost painless. Based on a sample of one:)
eating raw vegetables after a long fast as he seems to recommend is too hard on the digestive system. That could actually put you in the hospital. It's better to eat things that are easily digested and well cooked like potato or other well cooked vegetables cremed in a soup broth with eggs. And slowly over a few days introduce more solid food
@@krishuntzeroable I know, and the more amazing you tell them u feel, the more worried they get.
It drives me mad, not one person either has tired it, or even research any current studies.
I weighed in at 180 last night since I was 230 in August using IF, exercising and cutting out sugar and carbs.
Hi, I'm 69 and have been trying to follow as much as I can, fasting each day for around 16 hrs, and cutting out all sugar I can, and without really trying I've lost 12lbs...very grateful...also I have a cystoscopy every year due to cancer 15 yrs ago and my bladder was very inflamed, but 3 months later I had another cystoscopy after IF and it had completely gone away...👍
I fasted for 5 weeks, first two weeks was a juice fast made up of just fruit and vegetable combinations I enjoyed. I followed it with a 3 week water fast. Yes I ate no solids for 5 weeks. I worked out 5 days a week while I did it. I started at 475 lbs and ended at 270. Obviously this was only possible because I had so much reserve but fasting is to this day my go to reset button.
So if i'm 126 pounds and 5'6 o won't be able to last that long?
Incredible I admire your mental strength.
Congratulations. I’m on Day 4 of 40 day water fast. I think my keto history made the hard phase at the beginning a lot easier to deal with, because yesterday around lunch, I started feeling better. And today, I’m pretty much back to normal when I was eating.
You use any salts etc? Any advice?
@@HoodieSourceHow did your fast go?
How do you avoid the headaches from not eating?
I was 180 lbs, worked out for an entire year. Didnt lose any weight but gained a lot of mass. Came across Dr Berg & tried keto. Now I'm at 135🥳
That's fantastic! Congratulations! Dr. Berg would love to hear about your success! Please use this link to upload your story:
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You sound like a skeleton now. Are you 3 foot tall?
You are a life saver Doctor Berg. Based on your videos, I changed my life two years ago. This video is another example of your expertise. I did exactly what you said to not do and had sushi to break my 72 hour fast. Felt really sick. Now I know.
If you break your prolonged fast or starvation too quickly or too suddenly then you could literally die. There were many such cases throughout history. I was also taken into the ER twice after breaking the fast by eating three full blown meals and then going for a jogging on the first day. My blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels skyrockets to the dangerous extremes. Nearly died. Breaking fast properly is the single most important thing when you fast.
My happy length is a 5 ½ day fast. I drink black coffee, take electrolytes and binders bentonite clay, diatomaceous earth and zeolite on the last day or two. 48 hours before breaking fast I roast grass fed beef bones to make a bone broth. I break fast with a bone broth stew of finely chopped organ meats and vegetables. My most dramatic improvement was focusing the stem cells through immediately starting a course of peptides BPC-157 and TB 500.
A year ago, I was 375lbs. I weighed in at 331 a few days ago. That’s when I decided to take it to the next level and start doing Intermittent fasting via The Doc. So excited to see where I’m at in a year!
Update (April 25, 2023): I just weighed in at 270lbs at my doc appt today! Goal is 250, then eventually 200. I feel great, especially looking back at pictures and videos from a year ago). Don’t give up, y’all!
Great news!
Thats great news Jeffery !
I lost about 90 lbs.
Keto and fasting is the proper way for us big guys.
You're going to be amazed at how easy it gets with fasting.
More good success to ya sir. ;)
Yep, IF kicks it into fast speed
@@KenanTurkiye Definitely on the keto + fasting train. Just trying to learn about what foods I can and can’t have.
@@ogmickeydiamond Yeah thats sounds very great, bravo. :)
Prolonged fasting Notes: 1. Break fast without the carbs, includes fruits and berries. 2. No intense exercise immediately after prolonged fast. 3. No over eating once you decide to break fast (digestive process not prepared for onslaught; eat very small amounts hours apart on day one and build up). 4. No apple cider vinegar 5. No protein powders
Hi, is OMAD considered prolonged fasting?
@@sjt7028 Intermittent fasting not prolonged.
Is 4 days a prolonged fast? I would've thought anything over 7 days would be prolonged.
@theselector4733 anything after 1 day would be considered prolonged.
I've seen videos where they say that after a prolonged fast you can have a tablespoon of ACV in water with bi-carb soda followed by some lemon juice to bring back some of the stomach acid so u can better digest your meal.
I wish I had known about adding salt etc. when doing a prolonged fast.
I grew up fasting as a kid when we were sick- we did it because we lived on a farm and thats what animals do when they're sick. And it makes sense- every symptom is the body saying "don't eat please!" (food tastes bland because your nose is congested, your throat is sore, etc. etc.) It was hard- as a kid people thought my parents were psycho but now I see how ahead of the times they were.
I never had to take antibiotics once. And I rarely got sick. But when I was 14 I got Scarlet Fever and fasted for almost three weeks on just water. But the beautiful thing is that at the end you can tell that you body truly "fought" the virus or bacteria and therefore the immune system evolved or adapted! Meaning that then you don't get recurring infections (such as Strep throat which people tend to get repeatedly)
Last year I had covid and fasted for 10 days (on just water). The beautiful thing is when you get to the end of being sick you feel like your body has cleaned up all the house keeping it hasn't gotten to do when you're normally eaten.
So when you fast when you get sick (which feels natural anyway) you can see that being sick is actually perhaps part of how we stay healthy in a larger sense.
So glad I saw this video! I have had the flu all week, great time for a prolonged fast. I made several of these mistakes you mentioned when trying to reintroduce food. The next fast will go so much smoother. Thank you Dr Berg!
I’m preparing to start my first 5+ day fast so I’ve been waiting for this video, thank you sir!
Great info watched on my 7+ day extended fast. I had been doing acv morning and night but will stop now thanks to your mention. Never had a problem with it but ketones are at 4.7 last night so great timing Dr Berg! Thank you for your great information and products!
ACV in our body is not acidic. I think. Hmmm
No hunger until hours 22-28, went to bed and woke up with zero hunger at 36 hours... I am at hour 112, haven't been hungry since the first day.
This is the first video of this doctor that I watch and it's very useful for me.I started intermitent fasting a week ago,and I decided to make a bigger deal and mantain a 7 days full fasting to get the more benefits that I can,so I really needed this video!.I used to sneeze a lot coz allergy when I clean the house, but I'm doing it today and I did'nt sneeze a single time!!Fasting is an amazing tool for our bodies😁Thanks a lot, doctor,God bless you
I started intermittent fasting for sibo, and I'm on day 3- I actually started to feel better. Stomach feels so much better while not eating, and food just melts in my mouth when I can eat haha. Hunger is the best sauce. Thanks for all your wealth of knowledge , its helping so many people.
I'm on day 5 of my prolonged fast for immunological benefits. I've done 3 day fasts before but never longer than that. I'm guaging myself each day to see if my body can go on for more days (I'm hoping to make it to 7 days). I've been researching how to break my fast and this is the most informative and scientifically based video I've seen by far. Thanks Dr. Berg!
Currently in the last few hours of my 3 day fast and I feel just fine! This is my longest fast so far so I'm trying to figure out what works for me. Thanks the tips doc!
Glad to help!
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I am really enjoying these short videos. They a great quick reminders. Thank you.
How blessed are we to have your knowledge and expertise Dr. Berg. I go to you for every question, family and friends throw my way and forward, as necessary. ❤🙏
you look like kati Perri,,,
Doctor, I had the most amazing fast by keeping my gut biome barely crawling along for about 10 days. I ate maybe 200 calories a day. The best food. Walnuts, asparagus, tomato with parmesan, etc. No carbs, weed, wine or coffee. It was the most amazing high ever. It was an all natural euphoria. Even my eyesight improved.
You mentioned weed.. do you use it for pleasure or medicinal purposes?
I've always wondered about the effects it has on weight loss.
This was very useful. I appreciate your knowledge and effort Dr. Eric.
I was tired and was feeling a scratchy throat also so I started prolonged fast immediately and within 2 days completely recovered. I knew right away what to do and discipline comes easy when you know you're going to win! Al thanks to years with Dr Berg.
Impossible to know if it was fasting that made you feel better, or you would have felt better in 2 days regardless.
Or it could have gotten worse 🤔
I dry fast when I get sick at 16-18 hours I start to feel better. At 20 hours I feel a lot better and break my fast around 24 hours. I am no longer sick only a bit tired which I take as my body wanting to rest to repair.
Thank you Dr. Berg! Your valuable narratives are truly appreciated!
Just did my first fast and ended it at 60 hours due to lightheadedness. My goal had been 5 1/2 days. Ordered some electrolytes and will start again tomorrow after eating some no carb foods today. Great info doc!
You’ve probably heard it many times…you are saving lives here!!! Many many thanks!!!
Glad to know that you liked this post!
Please keep posting forever
These videos are super beneficial!
THANK you for this!! I just did my first 30 hour fast! : D perfect timing!
As a long time runner I’ve learned to slow down and enjoy a good walk, especially after a fast. I spent my 20s and 30s as a competitive runner and cyclist and now don’t feel guilty about slowing down a bit. I’m 56 now and know I still have some good years of running ahead of me and don’t feel the need to kill it every day. If you slow down and listen to your body, it will tell you when it’s ready for hard effort.
Hi there, fellow cyclist and runner too.
I am 47 and struggle at the moment with unwanted extra pounds.
Did you do only IF? Cherrs
Great, yes indeed listen to your body it will tell all you need to know.
Over doing cardio is destructive and shouldn't be over done, much better small amounts of sprinting like exercise. Cardo tells the body to be more energy conserving, thin body, smaller heart, lungs, sprinting tells the body it needs more energy, stronger heart, bigger lungs, compare a sprinters body to a runners. Which is healthier
@@safffff1000 too lazy for either,,,
@@lightbeingpontifex The P.A.C.E. takes 10 min which 2/3 is resting
On my 4th day fasting, sleeping has been difficult as have i have an abundance of energy. Dr. Berg thanks so much!!!!you are godsend!
I'm a big fan of intermittent fasting but I certainly think videos like this, which can highlight some of the potential risks, is a good thing. People need to understand the pros and potential cons so they can make an informed decision.
Doing my first prolonged fasting now, on day 3, so thank you so much for this information!
Good luck. I’ve also just started (not my first prolonged fast though. I’m at day 2
It really makes sense that we lose our appetite when we have the flu, when we start fasting our bodies go into repair, so that’s our own body healing itself.
I'm all the way here in Brazil. I've been watching you for a few weeks now. AMAZING INFO & TIPS!!!! 👏👏👏👏 My favorite drink now is a little adaptation of your apple cider vinegar. I add turmeric and a teaspoon of Tabasco sauce. 3 to 4x a day. I do 2MAD too. Eat at around 3-4pm and stop at 7pm the latest. Lost major weight. Sleeping better, working out QD. Sharper mind is an understatement. Thank you!!! 🍀🍀🍀🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Your information is always so amazing for everyone, thank you so much!
I have done my first prolonged fast thanks to your last video about “ 7 days fast”. Very interesting experience, it got easier around the second day and I stopped end of third day but could have easily gone further.
@Joe Blow Beyond about 7 days has some drawbacks, watch more of Dr.Bergs vids. ;)
Thank you so much Dr. Berg!
I was told about 6 years ago I had gestational diabetes ..went to a nutritionist and followed the diet to a T my glucose stayed high my whole pregnancy even though they kept upping my medication ..I never went back to the dr, to check my glucose but one day I felt horrible so I used one of my old test strips and it read 443 ..I called my Dr ... My A1c was 12.6 ..I had pain all over a bump on the back of my neck, I became over weight and felt like I couldnt move around for long or my heart would feel like it was going to come out of my chest..urinating about every hour ..I felt like I was going to die ..
I saw one of your videos not long after being diagnosed ..I started a very low carb diet, stopped both meds they put me on for diabetes and now am able to fast and I mostly eat OMAD ..My A1c is now 5.2,no pain and have more energy then I know what to do with ..I went from a size 12 to a size 6 Almost down to a size 4!
Thank you soooo much for all your videos !!! I have not felt this good since I was a teenager ..
Yesssssss!!! Congratulations I’m happy for u ❤️You’re very strong
Thank you dr. berg, you are a special person who literally deserves a presidential medal for what you do for people's health. Unfortunately that seems to be reserved for the pharmaceutical companies.
Great timing, 2 more days left in my first 10 days of keto before I hit a 72+ hour fast this week for the first time
Our planet deserves more people like Dr Berg.
You're very amazing Dr Berg and I love the fact that you really care about other people's well being.
nobody lives on earth anymore,,, except for aliens and the agarthians,,,
I couldn't agree more! If I have any problems that is where I go first.
Thank you for everything Dr. Berg. Your videos are very beneficial. I have been on regular standard keto for a while and it has been working slowly so I started the Keto on Steriods based on your video and plan. Currently doing 1500 calories daily and it’s working beautiful. Can I continue this long term? Or is this for like 3 weeks or so to jump start the body from a plateau. My body has so much energy from this. I fast daily for 24 hours and do 48 hours every two weeks. If you can advice me for long term, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
heading in to a 72 hour fast, I was looking for a video on the mistakes made DURING a prolonged fast, which is what the title implies. but this is about the mistakes made when coming OUT of the fast. I love the info regardless. i will look for other videos of yours on the subject.
Thank u for this. You are a great way to simplify it.
I'll consider this once I up my IF to 20h regularly. Tbh, one big resistance I'm gonna face is the people around me telling me I'm crazy and I should eat or otherwise I won't have energy etc, etc. But I'll be evidence against that.
Can relate . You can avoid this by not telling them about your fast and if they ask "Why aren't you eating with us, etc" then just lie and say you already ate out or whatever. I made the mistake of telling them the first time and everyone made such a big deal about it
@Box Addict what do you guys mean by IF? What is it?
@Box Addict what do you guys mean by IF? What is it?
@@SavedByHisGrace2011 intermittent fasting
@@helena-ff3pi Yep. We have to remember, us doing IF (and even more with a prolonged one) attacks their own insecurity about their diet. People know when they're eating badly, even if they don't admit it. Inevitably, our fasting points to them being weak-minded (in that regard).
Made the mistake of lifting heavy on 4.5 days fasted. Strength was there but endurance and stamina was not. Felt drained the rest of the day. Never again will I do strenuous heavy lifting! I’ll stick to body weight exercises and low impact cardio!!
I'm benefitting enormously from all your great content. Thank you so much.
So eggs. Break with eggs. Got it.
I fasted for a year or so. I didn't lose a bit of weight but I slimmed down. I found that very interesting. Then I took on a new job where I have to get up at 4 am every morning and I've done this for over 2 years now and it has reeked havoc on my weight and health because I can't fast like I use to :( I have tried my best to work different times but nothing works as well for me as 12-7/8pm with a family of 3 small boys. Even when I fasted all I thought about was food and when I could eat and when I had to eat next so that I wouldn't miss my fasting time at the end and I rushed a lot. I hated that feeling. Either way, I hope to get back on it again one day maybe when I have a normal schedule again. Thanks Dr. Berg for all your information!
Day 5 of my fast. Not sure how long Ill do it for 7 days at least but i was stressing a little over how to break it. Not anymore. Cheers Doc.
Thank you Dr. Berg!
Can we drink fresh lemon juice in water in the morning when we're doing prolonged fasting? UPDATE ON THAT QUESTION: I got the answer I was looking for in "Acceptable liquids during fasting: Complete list" video, and the answer is: Yes, you can. Thanks Dr Berg
Can we do the whole lemon? Or just lemon juice?
@@nancymolignano9978 I did this, ended up eating the entire lemon with salt.😅
Lemon will break your fast.
Having a big bread roll after fasting has been my major mistake every time and yes it made me feel sick. Thanks for this video.
Me too. Pasta is my downfall.
A lot of what Dr. Berg says here reminds me of when the Allies liberated Nazi internment camps at the end of WWII. The GIs' first impulse was to start handing the prisoners all sorts of food since they were obviously starving. When the medics arrived they had to take away the food, although it was heartbreaking to do so, because they realized the harm cheese, bread, meat, etc. would cause to bodies that had been in a starvation state for months and even years. One of the episodes of "Band of Brothers" includes scenes dealing with this.
Great advice! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this Dr. Berg!
Thanks brother!
I needed this. I recently compounded my fasting for autoimmune with a severe drop in potassium.
Electrolyte powder arriving today.
Scraping the ACV.
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Peace and blessings!
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I appreciate your comment on using baking soda. i had to break a fast many years ago because of too much acidity. I was vomiting the water i was drinking. For many years i didn't fast, afraid. Few years ago i fasted and added a bit of baking soda in the water the first few days, and also drink small quantities of water. in fact drinking very little. I did 14 days on water and felt very good. Another point i find very important, be strong and don't cheat! So many time i stopped fasting after few days because i was chewing a bit of bread. When you realize that after 3/4 days not cheating, fasting becomes so easy, you will never cheat anymore ;)
This is great information for a dry fast as well.
A dry fast is healing in overdrive!
As always, another amazing video from you sir !!
Please make a video on vitamins, heat and how temperature can affect the nutrients in foods. Thanks much
One of my mistakes of prolonged fasting (9 days) is that I drank way too much water. I ended up in emergency ward twice as i came off the fast
What's too much water? You supposed to be drinking 2-3 liters of water(about a gallon). You drank more than a gallon a day? I would like to know how drinking water ended you up in the ER. That sounds stressful especially during the body weak state. Do you mind sharing your story,even though it been a year?
I am a big fan of Dr and feel blessed to have these valuable information
Thanks for your videos went to the doctor on Friday.Ive gone from Type 2 diabetic to pre diabetic with doing intermediate fasting.I’ve lost a total of 50 pounds.
Great information, very much appreciate. It’s so easy so make a mistake like that, thanks Dr. Berg for sharing your personal experience as well. I am watching your videos every day to make sure I don’t miss any of your valued information, that way I have been able to keep my health in a very good condition. I am now 59 and have never been healthier, thank you very much.
Number three is the hardest. Fasting is easy- it’s keeping control and discipline during refeeding that is difficult.
Thanks Dr for this great information❤❤
Thanks for all the information 👍 😀
Just coming off a 21 day water fast. For the past week I’ve been drinking berry smoothies. Thankfully I haven’t noticed any issues 🙏🏾
I’m trying to fast after repeated gout attacks. Got bad blood results recently so I’m trying follow your recommendations. Cutting out half of the junk is even a good start.
The exercise related advice is the biggest point of interest for me and the one of which I see the most contention within the comments of different fasters that I've looked at. I saw many people talking about how they did 2 hour hikes and weight training and felt great while doing prolonged fasting. I saw one doctor that recommended exercise only in the first 24 hours of a fast.
I just finished my first 3 day fast, and on the second and third day I did a mild workout and bike riding. (My current amount of energy and fitness is a bit hard to describe as I exercise regularly but am also limited by a chronic medical condition that I'm treating and has been affecting me for many years.)
I stopped at around 70 hours, and was starting to feel like I overdid it by the end of the third day, but I felt great exercising on the second, and got through the third as well or better than most feeding days.
I was supplementing with electrolytes and some vitamins.
Very helpful. Thank 2. 👍🙏
I’ve binge all of your videos. Glad I’ve found you & now I’m ready to make a change in my life. Thank you.
Finally arrived on day 6 of my 7 day water fast. It’s been a journey alright but I feel so much better now then I did a couple of days ago. I did actually do one spout of high intensity exercise (gymnastics class). I did feel quite light headed at times. But I added salt to my water which also helped. One thing that I feel a difference (only did this yesterday) was adding the lemon juice and lime juice to the water. That made me feel so much better and less hungry. I try and get out for an at least an hour walk per day for exercise and also do some basic exercises to maintain muscle mass. This has also helped. When breaking my fast I’ll have a bowl of Pho and I’ll make sure I’ll chew on that food as many times before I swallow it haha. Before I used to just throw food in my mouth and have a couple of bites and swallow. So far lost 4.6cm off my waist, so can’t complain :)
This is very useful, thank you.
Thank you so much, just ended a fast and broke it with rice, now I know why I feel sick and bloated
Just finished my prolonged fasting and am great to learn this new massage. Thank You.
Thanks for your great videos Dr. Berg. Are there protective mechanisms to prevent vitamin and mineral loss while prolonged fasting since one is not taking nutritional supplements and not eating any solid nourishment? Thank you.
Very useful video, Dr. Berg. Thank you
thank you Dr.BERG
I was ill for two weeks around Thanksgiving time and had absolutely zero appetite. It was fabulous! I had no idea how bloated I was until several days with no food and very, very little water. I was so excited for the jumpstart into keto and was below 150lbs! My goal is 125 so I was on my way! Sadly, my husband is a bad influence (bless his heart) and I’m back over 150 again……I just broke my 22 hour fast with a grapefruit. Guess that was a bad idea. Gotta try again tomorrow.
Thank you, Dr. Berg!
I've been low carb/keto for years but just late last year found out about "prolonged fasting".
(I usually say "extended fasting".)
I've been very pleased w/ the results, especially the increased insulin sensitivity.
I usually feel better when I don't eat, is that normal?
Thank you for all you do.
Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!
Weird isn’t it? I haven’t worked up
To a
Prolonged fast yet but even during a 16-18 hour fast I feel fine to great! Nobody believes me!!!
I feel the same! I prefer to be in a fasted state. It feels better
Last day of my 8 day fast. I'll be doing this again, so I needed this info. So glad I saw this. I think I'll do a couple of green drinks the first day.
Excellent information. Thank you!
Sure thing. If you like this video, go ahead and share it with someone that you know that can truly benefit from it.
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