I've lost 50 and my wife lost 20 with I.F. It's been a God send for her PCOS and our insulin resistance. It's ok if we don't agree on everything. You guys still rock, love your opinions and experiences.
They literally addresses this. They don't say it does work or you won't lose weight using IF. They say its not sustainable in the long term for most people & better used as a tool for behavioral changes
@@Pap-yy1xfexactly right! It's kind of like the keto people. For 95% of people, it's not sustainable long term, and cutting out certain food groups does nothing but make people develop an unhealthy relationship with food and yoyo forever!
I was 44 and 330+ in 2020 - the opposite of healthy. Using intermittent fasting, counting calories (buy a food scale!), going low carb, and swimming helped me drop 120lbs. Fasting was a good way for me to be accountable to myself about what and how much I was eating. It was a catalyst for fat loss for me; more the learning the discipline to reduce what I didn't need. I've since moved to a more complete diet now, found this podcast, and gotten to the gym. I've kept the weight off since and I feel great!
I lifted weights and did low volume cardio for years and only gained weight. Did build muscle but also tons of fat. I started IF a year ago and I lost 50 lbs. it is the ONLY thing that worked. Definitely disagree with you guys on this. Fasting and HIT has helped me lose fat. Im 42 and feel better than I did at 25.
Bruhhh this is so personal to me.. i started my fitness journey a year and half ago.. it was all these group cardio sessions with intermittent fasting for at least 8 to 9 months.. which was a terrible idea.. yes i lost weight.. but then absolutely put on no muscle and at one point i was eating one meal a day.. felt absolutely exhausted throughout the day.. then i bumped into mind pump.. boy I've been loving my fitness journey.. working out 5 times a week.. I've gotten a bit stronger, i can see my body getting some shape, metabolism is good.. I'm consuming 2700 calories.. wow!! absolute gold mine this channel is.. i cannot thank y'all enough.. Just to let you know.. i did not drink alcohol last weekend.. I'm feeling amazing 🤩
I can see advantages and disadvantages to fasting. Fasting seems to reduce inflammation, which would help my workouts, but it can also cause fatigue, which would hinder my workouts. I appreciate you guys providing balanced information.
@pokemonfanthings4444 - Agree to disagree. I've dealt with countless people in my career and talk with people constantly who have success using it. But that doesn't mean it is for everyone either. People can use whatever strategy that works for them. But I will push back on the idea that IF doesn't work for fat loss/weight loss.
Totally agree. The experts I listen to are well-versed in the science behind fasting as well as scientific and reliable studies. Fasting is not a huge money-maker. Fasting is free. There is little financial incentive for these experts to so passionately promote fasting. The hormonal and metabolic benefits can be incredible. Also, with the right fasting schedule, Human Growth Hormone increases. True fasting can be beneficial in multiples ways. Watch videos from Dr Mindy Pelz and Dr Jason Fung, to name a few. Normally I 100% trust these MindPump guys. But this is one area that they do not seem to have the science on their side.
i was fasting ( OMAD) and keto since 2016, and after watching your podcast and decided to start lifting and do 16/8 fast instead of omad, as meeting my protean goals HARD while doing OMAD lol thanks to you 3 your podcasts convinced me to start lifting for the first time ( am 56 years old and my first day lifting was august 1) been consistent ever since and as of September 1st first am switching my routine up etc
New listener, found you guys while on a trip earlier this month. I love the content, I am 6'1" down 20 pounds to 253, still 33% body fat(according to my electric scale). I was cutting calories and trying to hit the treadmill daily when I first started a couple months ago. I listened to you guys and I started full body training 3 days a week and cut out the treadmill(still hit my 10k steps) 2 weeks ago and increased my calorie intake. I am hovering around same weight but have had multiple co workers comment on my stomach looking smaller and I feel better than before. Keep up the good work Thanks for sharing all this knowledge
Um... I have lost 100lbs from fasting and have lost another 25lbs by adding weight resistance training. I never binged I eat plenty of protein and I'm satisfied.
Keep up the good work guys! I'm almost on phase 2 of Performance (after Anabolic of course) I'm feeling awesome!!! My metabolism is now a true rock star. My maintenance went from around 2500 to around 3200. Love your content and actionable advice. It's made a HUGE change in my life.
Been training 2 years and just had my long awaited shoulder operation 6 years waiting now it's all healed up im going to put what I learnt from you to the test and prove to my PT girlfriend full body 3 times a week works she has been thought the complete opposite and I will try my best to prove it thank you guys
I have lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks fasting. I have been busting ass in the gym and eating protein for 8 months straight. I didnt lose a pound of weight. I fast for a few weeks im down from 250 to 235. I already look better.
Fasting imo is the best form of detoxification so the lover can convert fat into energy. I lost 100+ lbs from fasting. I do intermittent fasting daily and I don't count calories but I eat loads of protein.
Good on you! It’s a great way for your body to convert that fat into fuel. You think our ancestors had access to food every day? No! They had to hunt for their food and I’m sure they went days without eating.
Loved this episode. I have had a terrible relationship with food and my doctor did put me on Ozempic because I was prediabetic, high blood pressure, my blood sugars were steadily rising, I was getting close to 50 and about 100lbs over weight. Through watching TV shows about obesity and weightloss, I learned alot about my bad habits. I used to sit on the couch, binge watch TV and eat popsicles. No wonder I had no energy! I have made it a rule for me to be done eating at 7pm every night and don't allow myself to eat until breakfast the next morning. It has helped me have a better relationship with food and makes myself accountable. I love hearing what your perspective is as being trainers. As an overweight person trying to get in shape, your perspectives makes me feel more at ease. As of this last week, I am down 88lbs. Now I am not so much focused on the #, as I am how I look and feel. Thank you for what you do!
I agree that fasting is amazing for killing junk food cravings and to set yourself up for success when applying a new healthy diet. But I disagree in the blanket statement that it's not sustainable. It's just another individual preference. It is extremely sustainable for some, extremely unsustainable for some, and some people just fall somewhere in the middle where it's just a temporary great tool to achieve certain goals.
Interesting content. I always appreciate that many times you challenge a common narrative. I’ve been intermittent fasting for years now. I will have to give it another look from your perspective
I really liked how you answered the first question: "How would you approach a client’s anxiety and confidence in the gym?"... This approach works in so many situations in one's professional and personal life! It builds a stronger connection with the people you interact with and you could say that it's the basis of why we keep on living... We all benefit from deeper connections with other people and from personal experience, these connections are what protect against feelings of hopelessness and despair. You're doing more than keeping a client in the gym, you could be saving their life!
Isn’t fasting just letting the body tap into its fat resources…? And fasting should not be followed by binging food. Intermittent fasting is not dangerous at all.
There might be issues with people who're having chronically low blood sugar. My wife is such a case... if she's distracted and forgets to have a meal at the usual time she'll get headaches and sweats whereas I can fast for days without major issues in that department.
IF dose not work for me I did it over the years due to my medical condition losing fat only comes from strength training and eating more food to fuel my gains. I love you guys thanks for helping me lose fat.
Hey I’m deployed on Iraq and one of my goals here was go to go back home in a better shape. I’ve done a lot of exercises all my life but never got lean. Now this podcast became my new Netflix I’ve been learning a lot and became more passionate about this. And in a few months I’ve got more progress than I have ever had. Still more months here so more to learn.
Another great and informative episode! The wide range of topics in the podcast always keeps me entertained and well informed! You guys have done an excellent job on balancing the topics discussed that don’t involve health and fitness while still staying true and focused on helping the audience with their health and fitness journey. Thank you guys!
Thanks guys! Looking through some comments, I think this is the same as many other modalities, one-size does not fit all. However you can manage the calorie deficit, do that. At the end of the day, IF is just meal timing and you may or may not be in a calorie deficit over a day or week. More importantly, there really is no difference between eating windows with regards to your metabolism or recovery, ***if calories are equated***. Hitting your calories is where things get tricky, in my case getting 225g of protein and 3500 calories is much easier in 10-12 hours versus 6h but if I need a deficit, 8h eating window is easier than 12h. Also of note: research suggests that meal-timing can be aligned in ways to benefit circadian rhythm and ensure sleep is not disrupted by digestion so there are side-benefits to certain forms of IF beyond managing a deficit.
Your holistic approach to health and fitness shines through again! Most in this space continue to tout fasting as a weight loss tool /practice. You guys tout its benefits and explain the importance of a more long term approach, which fasting is not.
Down 90lbs in 9 months doing IF. I’ve done IF on/off for 7 years now so I’d consider myself pretty advanced. With the right amount of discipline and commitment it can be very sustainable but I agree majority of people fall off. I’d still always recommend it for the other numerous health benefits. We weren’t created to eat 3, 4, 5, 6 times a day.
I did IF last year before i found you guys and watched a lot of stuff from Dr Jason Fung and Dr Berg talk about it. I even downloaded an app to follow, but i actually found i would obsess about the start of the eating window and didnt focus on WHAT I was eating. I yoyo-ed in weight too, but thought maybe i was doing it wrong. So I'd fall off it, then jump back on again. It probably did me really bad so glad i dont do that now, i just focus on protein intake, keeps me super full too
I.F. will work for some and not others depending on individual circumstances and needs. Trust what your body is telling you and find what works for you.
Aaaaah love love MindPump, have been watching on and off for about a year and a half now. Started college this year and trying to stay solid with my training and diet. I love the basics that y'all have laid out for nutrition and would love to use one of your programs to further my gains this year.
I've learned this the hard way, I ended up having hyper acidity because of very strict fasting and even ended up binging after a fast. When I snapped out of it and starting to look at building muscle, I finally had proper gains but am stuck with the acid.
Agree with this. Husband and i just finished our 3rd round of the fasting mimicking diet. We're both super lean normally. We drop 5 lbs while we do it then jump right back up afterward. We do it for health and longevity benefits not weight loss.
I love hearing all perspectives on IF. IF has some great benefits, but I also respect what you had to say about the cons as well. It makes a lot of sense. Thank you!
Yeah, I burned out on fasting. I went from being able to fast for 7-10 days to where I couldn't get through a 4 hour stretch. Gained all the weight back. Fast. I've been focused on building muscle and I'll sometimes do some "intuitive fasting" by just not eating until I'm hungry but usually I start the day with eggs and spinach or a protein shake and some fruit. I'm down 55lbs. And I don't gain it back or go on a binge when I do eat a less nutritional meal at a celebration. Love you guys and your long term, sustainable approach.
I have been intermittent fasting for years it’s just my lifestyle not necessarily for weight loss. I feel amazing throughout the morning and it helps me cut off terrible snacking at night. I do a 16:8 and it is well for me not for everyone.
I’m kind of getting that it’s not useful for those who binge in their eating window.. what about those that don’t binge and eat healthy in the eating window?
I have tried so many times to keep weight off when I fast…. The problem with it is I can’t keep a healthy habit going to the gym with no energy. If I fast I suffer the loss of muscle or I will eat two to three meals a day and gain muscle. I am 36 years old 5’6” 170 lbs. I need muscle to regulate my hormones. I thought it would help my weight loss and found out two weeks later(start to finish) I’m back where I started only with cravings and food addictions. I have now been following your advice on counting calories and gaining muscle so that I have power to cut back calories or add calories as I choose. Truly appreciate your advice ❤
way off base with this... these guys are asking me to choose between what they are saying versus what i've experienced and seen. Today they are completely contradicting what I've experienced and witnessed.
I lost 245lb, intermittent fatsting. Please explain how this doesn't work??? 10yrs, i will do it for the rest of my life. Life change is the only way. Again, ten years, and i am not selling anything!!!
Damn I love y’all but this is a L lol, there’s so many good studies on fasting and having a consistent eating window. I skip breakfast and have a coffee, then have a 1k cal lunch at 12 and a 1k dinner at 5, a year later 100lb downs 🤷🏿
I used IF to lose 60 lbs and have cycled on and off a few times a year to maintain. However, starting a heavier workout routine this year (currently on MAPS Aesthetics,) I’ve noticed better performance while still losing fat without IF. I still think it is a helpful tool that can be used… but it’s not necessarily the best for all situations.
Great podcast as always guys! I’d like to see you guys cover the use of Dextrose post workout. There seems to be a rise of popularity to this supplement and would like to get your take on it, thanks!
I used IF 17-21hrs frequently, and I have for sure lost a bunch of fat, kept my strength at the gym and muscle and look a lot/feel a lor better. Certainly don't agree with IF as being a bad tool. I understand there are unhealthy mind aspects to it, and if used incorrectly it can be negative, but that's the same as over eating, over training etc... Just use the tools that work for you I say.
Intermittent fasting helped me get the ball rolling. However, it’s not sustainable, specially if your an active person. At least isn’t healthy long term goal. I actually started having more success by eating more!! Just being more conscious of WHAT I was eating, rather then when. Like they mentioned, it help break a cycle of triggers and I built off of that. Great episode! Ps I love playing Nintendo with my daughter!!!!
Always learn a lot here. Thanks for all your helpful advice and conversations. I’ve used IF for 7 years now. Have applied it differently to suit my changing goals. It’s a great tool, and it has its place. But I agree, it can become a way for some to cover or encourage an eating disorder. When I suggest someone use IF, I explain the approach in which they can use it as a helpful tool. Dr. Peter Attia mentions how over-fasting can lead to muscle loss. Everything and anything overdone has its disadvantages. Thanks again guys. Just starting Maps Anabolic, look forward to learning more!
Not a big fan of intermittent fasting, like 16:8, but I regularly do 24 or 36 hour fasts every few weeks. I find the most difficult part is the following day I eat a very planned day so that I don't overeat or snack on junk. It's a great exercise in will power and I find it much easier to control calories in small bursts than having to be super disciplined every day.
This episode's timing could never be more perfect! You guys are kind of my gurus! I actually started fasting about two months ago (about 12 to 14 hours) mainly to lose fat, since I heard you guys talk about its benefits in previous episodes. For the first couple of weeks, I felt good and I saw a slight difference on the scale and in my body image. However, for the past two weeks, I have gained back all the weight I lost because my calorie intake is high (as always). It's true, at least in my experience, that unless you fix your relationship with food, it won't work! So it would be nice if you guys could shed light on intuitive eating and how one can improve their relationship with food!
Intuitive eating combined with intermittent fasting for me is pretty simple… if I am absolutely starving in the morning, I don’t fast. Lol Most days of the month or week however, I’m not even hungry in the morning. It’s easy to delay my first meal those days
For most people fasting is the only thing that they can sustain when it comes to maintaining a calorie deficit. I went from 120kgs to 84 kgs in a 2 year span with fasting, mind you even when I was fat, I trained a lot, I was and still am strong as fuck, just regular portion control wasn't the way for me, I have a huge apetite. I have been doing fasting for close to 5 years now and honestly with adequate protein intake, there's absolutely zero worries. I still train at least 3 times a week with very high intensity. So chill with the fear mongering and scaring people, most people will gain more from not eating all the freaking time and lose some fat than from worrying and being hungry every 2-3 hours. CHILL
It didnt work for me, I only lost weight the first 2 weeks then weightloss stopped. Im in a 800 calorie deficit, i weightlift 6 times a week and walk 12k steps atleast everyday
Well why wouldn't IF work "forever"? I'm doing regular 16/8 since 2017 and I have no plan on quitting so far. It's just the way I'm structuring my day. I also don't feel hungry during my fasting. On the contrary: whenever I do eat breakfast I find that I'm hungry the entire day.
Always love your advice! I love to eat but felt i was overeating especially at night. I recently decided to fast 12 hours/day by stopping eating around 7:00pm and drinking my coffee black in the morning so I could give my body a rest to digest throughout the night. I’m not overweight so I haven’t noticed weight loss but have noticed better waste elimination, less bloating and improved sleep. Not to mention, I’m finally realizing I was eating out of boredom or habit at night and it’s ok to feel a little hungry. 8/30/2023 @ 9:24am EST.
There are advantages and disadvantages. I used to do extended fasting. Now I will intermittent fast here and there for bloating and pre-menopause symptoms.
I used IF for two weeks last September to do just what you said, break my addiction to sweets and junky foods. It really make my gut feel better so I use it on occasion now and then if I'm having gut issues. I still eat sweets but nothing near what I used to. It also jump started my weight loss which gave me the push I needed. After the two weeks I ate more vegetables and healthier foods and got the protein in that I needed to make gains with my lifting.
I used IF/OMAD because I had an unhealthy relationship with food (i.e. gorging in unhealthy/processed foods 24/7). Although I lost about 40lbs of weight, I also lost a lot of muscle in the process. Now I'm weight training, eating clean and feel stronger and more confident than ever before! My only regret is that I wish I'd found this channel sooner!
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Question: what is your guys thoughts on PCOS and fasting? Would that be an exception? My wife has it and says that she feels like she eats best when she fasts. She has lost 80 lbs in the past using this strategy and wants to lose 30 lbs this go around.
Hey guys. She doesn't now what symmetry will do to her. I never thought symmetry would be that good. U did a good job by creating symmetry. I am in my first week of symmetry after completing strong and I am so sore. Great job
I've been intermittent fasting for the past 3 years and for me. It's very sustainable. It compliments my life and feels natural for me. (I skip breakfast).
Adam, perhaps the next areas to address are bacteria imbalances and leaky gut (increased intestinal permeability) despite taking Seed. This may be a time to introduce prebiotics as well as immunoglobulins/antibodies into the mix. The right probiotics and immunoglobulins can directly alter bacteria composition by driving away all the bad bacteria which results in better intestinal barrier integrity, less inflammation, and fewer allergies. I am willing to bet it is all tied to your gut bacteria composition.
Had an extra challenging day yesterday with our little one and travelling and is heavily fatigued. Still driven but this ep. just pumped my mind! Thanks for the daily supplement guys👊 Fasting - Had been fasting for a while before and I must say I'm getting stronger and feeling better without it. Everyone has different experiences and effects of course. Still very good to discipline your mind and tell it who's boss. Also am an engineer currently, from the UK and is currently transitioning to PT. 2 questions alone today is incredibly inspirational for me! Roblox... seriously get your kids away from it. Get an old Nintendo and show the what REAL GAMES ARE
for caller #4 - sounds like your body needs to discharge the visceral memories of your own childhood trauma. try doing squats, lunges, jump rope, jumping jacks, etc...something physical to use up the cortisol your body is releasing. The reason why the chocolate works is the anandamide content in it. also chocolate has Phenylethylamine which is related to amphetamines. as well as theobromine. both will make you feel better. try eating Baker's 100% chocolate. you'll get even more of the drug like effects at a lower dose. and it's better for your waist line.l look into somatic therapy for yourself. Somatic counseling, also known as somatic experiencing therapy, or SE therapy, is a type of therapy that helps treat post-traumatic stress, past trauma, and effects from other mental health conditions. This type of therapy connects a person's mind and body to apply psychotherapy and physical therapies during treatment. essentially move away from food as the treatment for what you are feeling. even splashing cold water on your face can help or gargling water b/c both activate the vagus nerve which can be very coming.
I'm grateful that I used it as a tool in the past to lose fat along with keto, but now I like flexible dieting, cutting calories and eating 4 to 5 meals a day. Along with muscle loss doing that dieting, I developed some weird intolerance to citric acid while I was taking electrolytes and fasting in the past.
Intermittent fasting is a tricky one! I’ve done it and It definitely helps. I did it but I still tracked my calories because its easy for you to under eat or overeat. The first time I did it I remember I was so ravenous that i wanted to eat whatever was in sight. Lucky for me I have a strong head so I resisted the urge to binge. But I can see how this can harm folks rather than help. So, I think that its a good tool for those who want to challenge themselves mentally because the amount of mental strength it takes to not eat and just drink water is dang amazing. I also know it can be helpful for diabetic folks or for those who want to lower their insulin. I personally don’t fast anymore because it can get in the way and realistically life gets in the way. There have been times where I had to eat early or later than usual because I knew I wouldn’t be able to get a proper meal in… so if this wasn’t within my window well shit! Unpredictable things happen in life! To conclude I think everyone should try it out and see if they like it or not. For longevity and mental development I think its awesome. But for fat loss I think you can learn way more from counting calories and tracking your food. Remember there are different roads to lose fat/ weight… so if it worked/ did not work for you then that’s fine! Just don’t discourage or push others to try it because of your own personal experience. The end!
I had to take a food sensitivity test a few years ago trying to diagnose what we thought was an onion allergy that turned out to be a black pepper allergy. Also dairy. I used black pepper in everything so I understand the culture shock of eliminating all of the good stuff you were used to!😊
Dropped 40 pounds doing omad and kept it off. Its been 6 years... Honestly after the first couple of weeks omad just feels normal. It saves time and you dont have to be so picky about what you eat.
Fasting benefits are more immediate but not very sustainable. I used to do this, and I've been an advocate for it. But, I feel better and have more productive workouts when I eat all day. Also, my diet suffers when fasting cause I tend to justify poor food choices during that feeding window. Officially, I agree with you guys on this.
Hey guys big fan of the show. Been watching for years. However if fasting helps lose or maintain weight simply due to calorie restriction, how can it not be a good strategy for calorie restriction and/or maintain calorie balance? Been using it for long term success.
Normally through the week, I’m done eating by 3 or 4 in the afternoon anyway. My schedule is sooo lopsided and unpredictable, it can range between 10 pm to a 6 am start. I like to be done eating 2 hours prior to going to bed, primarily because I don’t like going to bed on a full stomach. I won’t eat breakfast normally until 6-7 the following day, so I guess it’s fasting. I don’t think it helps me with fat loss, but I do think it helps regulate my weight, and it has helped keep me from overeating after work.and my gut feels much better as well. I’ve been doing this for about two years now, and I’m gettin after it in the gym 3-4 days a week.
Ha! I just finally stopped fasting today. Needed this validation. I’ve been fasting daily consistently for a couple years and off and on for most of my adult life. Before it was this big thing. Or had a name. I’ve never been really over weight but I’ve never been able to lose fat. Im soft all over but skinny arms and legs. Im 5’5 and 112 pounds (but 27% fat) and I cant seem to achieve the fitness goals I want thru IF. I’ve given it a real go tho. So goodbye to fasting and hello to healthy eating and better work outs. Consistency, muscle gains and fat loss 👍 here I go
I believe it is healthy depending on the mindset behind it as you said in different words… if someone has a good relationship with food and has a defined goal to either brake with insuline resistance or autophagy or even to control appetite and in my case for religious purpose it is a great tool
Intermittent fasting with exercise (fasted exercise) when it comes to perimenopausal women is a trainwreck. Once I stopped working out fasted I started losing the belly fat and that’s AFTER stopping doing Bootcamp classes and Hiit and just walking.
I've lost 50 and my wife lost 20 with I.F. It's been a God send for her PCOS and our insulin resistance. It's ok if we don't agree on everything. You guys still rock, love your opinions and experiences.
They literally addresses this. They don't say it does work or you won't lose weight using IF. They say its not sustainable in the long term for most people & better used as a tool for behavioral changes
@@Pap-yy1xfexactly right! It's kind of like the keto people. For 95% of people, it's not sustainable long term, and cutting out certain food groups does nothing but make people develop an unhealthy relationship with food and yoyo forever!
@@Pap-yy1xf correct. I would hate to do IF long term. That's just not enjoyable.
I was 44 and 330+ in 2020 - the opposite of healthy. Using intermittent fasting, counting calories (buy a food scale!), going low carb, and swimming helped me drop 120lbs. Fasting was a good way for me to be accountable to myself about what and how much I was eating. It was a catalyst for fat loss for me; more the learning the discipline to reduce what I didn't need. I've since moved to a more complete diet now, found this podcast, and gotten to the gym. I've kept the weight off since and I feel great!
I lifted weights and did low volume cardio for years and only gained weight. Did build muscle but also tons of fat. I started IF a year ago and I lost 50 lbs. it is the ONLY thing that worked. Definitely disagree with you guys on this. Fasting and HIT has helped me lose fat. Im 42 and feel better than I did at 25.
How was your sleep and stress levels?
Bruhhh this is so personal to me.. i started my fitness journey a year and half ago.. it was all these group cardio sessions with intermittent fasting for at least 8 to 9 months.. which was a terrible idea.. yes i lost weight.. but then absolutely put on no muscle and at one point i was eating one meal a day.. felt absolutely exhausted throughout the day.. then i bumped into mind pump.. boy I've been loving my fitness journey.. working out 5 times a week.. I've gotten a bit stronger, i can see my body getting some shape, metabolism is good.. I'm consuming 2700 calories.. wow!! absolute gold mine this channel is.. i cannot thank y'all enough..
Just to let you know.. i did not drink alcohol last weekend.. I'm feeling amazing 🤩
Nice Brotha! Bro no fap and getting rid of caffeine same time will turn you into the hulk !
@@TheRay1227bro i can do with no caffeine.. no fap?? Is that the same as no sex? If it is.. my girlfriend is gonna kill me lol !
@@manu4source then fap with your gf lol
Not for me. I lost 20lbs and it helped me 🤷🏾♂️. Kept it off all summer so far
I agree.
IF has helped me attain & sustain health & weight loss.
same
It is part of me now. I rarely eat before 10. First meal is huge and almost half my daily protein. Working great for me.
He said long term
@@sindilacion Is 7 years long term?
I can see advantages and disadvantages to fasting. Fasting seems to reduce inflammation, which would help my workouts, but it can also cause fatigue, which would hinder my workouts. I appreciate you guys providing balanced information.
More often than not, I'll agree with you guys. But you're off base with this one. Intermittent fasting is an effective strategy that works.
For many it has the opposite effect
@pokemonfanthings4444 - Agree to disagree. I've dealt with countless people in my career and talk with people constantly who have success using it.
But that doesn't mean it is for everyone either. People can use whatever strategy that works for them. But I will push back on the idea that IF doesn't work for fat loss/weight loss.
Depends on who u are but I agree fasting is key
Totally agree. The experts I listen to are well-versed in the science behind fasting as well as scientific and reliable studies. Fasting is not a huge money-maker. Fasting is free. There is little financial incentive for these experts to so passionately promote fasting. The hormonal and metabolic benefits can be incredible. Also, with the right fasting schedule, Human Growth Hormone increases. True fasting can be beneficial in multiples ways. Watch videos from Dr Mindy Pelz and Dr Jason Fung, to name a few. Normally I 100% trust these MindPump guys. But this is one area that they do not seem to have the science on their side.
@@sarahvilmain3770nobody is disputing the science, they're disputing the behavior of people as a majority, coupled with their intentions.
i was fasting ( OMAD) and keto since 2016, and after watching your podcast and decided to start lifting and do 16/8 fast instead of omad, as meeting my protean goals HARD while doing OMAD lol
thanks to you 3 your podcasts convinced me to start lifting for the first time ( am 56 years old and my first day lifting was august 1) been consistent ever since and as of September 1st first am switching my routine up etc
New listener, found you guys while on a trip earlier this month. I love the content, I am 6'1" down 20 pounds to 253, still 33% body fat(according to my electric scale). I was cutting calories and trying to hit the treadmill daily when I first started a couple months ago. I listened to you guys and I started full body training 3 days a week and cut out the treadmill(still hit my 10k steps) 2 weeks ago and increased my calorie intake. I am hovering around same weight but have had multiple co workers comment on my stomach looking smaller and I feel better than before. Keep up the good work Thanks for sharing all this knowledge
Um... I have lost 100lbs from fasting and have lost another 25lbs by adding weight resistance training. I never binged I eat plenty of protein and I'm satisfied.
You guys have changed my life, just wanted to say thank you for everything!
Keep up the good work guys! I'm almost on phase 2 of Performance (after Anabolic of course) I'm feeling awesome!!! My metabolism is now a true rock star. My maintenance went from around 2500 to around 3200. Love your content and actionable advice. It's made a HUGE change in my life.
Been training 2 years and just had my long awaited shoulder operation 6 years waiting now it's all healed up im going to put what I learnt from you to the test and prove to my PT girlfriend full body 3 times a week works she has been thought the complete opposite and I will try my best to prove it thank you guys
I have lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks fasting. I have been busting ass in the gym and eating protein for 8 months straight. I didnt lose a pound of weight. I fast for a few weeks im down from 250 to 235. I already look better.
Fasting imo is the best form of detoxification so the lover can convert fat into energy.
I lost 100+ lbs from fasting.
I do intermittent fasting daily and I don't count calories but I eat loads of protein.
They made a point to say that you will probably see short term success but it's not a lasting strategy. Just sayin
Good on you! It’s a great way for your body to convert that fat into fuel. You think our ancestors had access to food every day? No! They had to hunt for their food and I’m sure they went days without eating.
Idk... 6 years is pretty long lasting for me. As opposed to zero before IF
Loved this episode. I have had a terrible relationship with food and my doctor did put me on Ozempic because I was prediabetic, high blood pressure, my blood sugars were steadily rising, I was getting close to 50 and about 100lbs over weight. Through watching TV shows about obesity and weightloss, I learned alot about my bad habits. I used to sit on the couch, binge watch TV and eat popsicles. No wonder I had no energy! I have made it a rule for me to be done eating at 7pm every night and don't allow myself to eat until breakfast the next morning. It has helped me have a better relationship with food and makes myself accountable. I love hearing what your perspective is as being trainers. As an overweight person trying to get in shape, your perspectives makes me feel more at ease. As of this last week, I am down 88lbs. Now I am not so much focused on the #, as I am how I look and feel. Thank you for what you do!
I agree that fasting is amazing for killing junk food cravings and to set yourself up for success when applying a new healthy diet.
But I disagree in the blanket statement that it's not sustainable. It's just another individual preference. It is extremely sustainable for some, extremely unsustainable for some, and some people just fall somewhere in the middle where it's just a temporary great tool to achieve certain goals.
Interesting content. I always appreciate that many times you challenge a common narrative. I’ve been intermittent fasting for years now. I will have to give it another look from your perspective
I really liked how you answered the first question: "How would you approach a client’s anxiety and confidence in the gym?"... This approach works in so many situations in one's professional and personal life! It builds a stronger connection with the people you interact with and you could say that it's the basis of why we keep on living... We all benefit from deeper connections with other people and from personal experience, these connections are what protect against feelings of hopelessness and despair. You're doing more than keeping a client in the gym, you could be saving their life!
Isn’t fasting just letting the body tap into its fat resources…? And fasting should not be followed by binging food. Intermittent fasting is not dangerous at all.
There might be issues with people who're having chronically low blood sugar. My wife is such a case... if she's distracted and forgets to have a meal at the usual time she'll get headaches and sweats whereas I can fast for days without major issues in that department.
IF dose not work for me I did it over the years due to my medical condition losing fat only comes from strength training and eating more food to fuel my gains. I love you guys thanks for helping me lose fat.
Hey I’m deployed on Iraq and one of my goals here was go to go back home in a better shape. I’ve done a lot of exercises all my life but never got lean. Now this podcast became my new Netflix I’ve been learning a lot and became more passionate about this. And in a few months I’ve got more progress than I have ever had. Still more months here so more to learn.
Another great and informative episode! The wide range of topics in the podcast always keeps me entertained and well informed! You guys have done an excellent job on balancing the topics discussed that don’t involve health and fitness while still staying true and focused on helping the audience with their health and fitness journey. Thank you guys!
Thanks guys! Looking through some comments, I think this is the same as many other modalities, one-size does not fit all. However you can manage the calorie deficit, do that. At the end of the day, IF is just meal timing and you may or may not be in a calorie deficit over a day or week. More importantly, there really is no difference between eating windows with regards to your metabolism or recovery, ***if calories are equated***. Hitting your calories is where things get tricky, in my case getting 225g of protein and 3500 calories is much easier in 10-12 hours versus 6h but if I need a deficit, 8h eating window is easier than 12h. Also of note: research suggests that meal-timing can be aligned in ways to benefit circadian rhythm and ensure sleep is not disrupted by digestion so there are side-benefits to certain forms of IF beyond managing a deficit.
Your holistic approach to health and fitness shines through again! Most in this space continue to tout fasting as a weight loss tool /practice. You guys tout its benefits and explain the importance of a more long term approach, which fasting is not.
Down 90lbs in 9 months doing IF. I’ve done IF on/off for 7 years now so I’d consider myself pretty advanced.
With the right amount of discipline and commitment it can be very sustainable but I agree majority of people fall off. I’d still always recommend it for the other numerous health benefits. We weren’t created to eat 3, 4, 5, 6 times a day.
I did IF last year before i found you guys and watched a lot of stuff from Dr Jason Fung and Dr Berg talk about it. I even downloaded an app to follow, but i actually found i would obsess about the start of the eating window and didnt focus on WHAT I was eating. I yoyo-ed in weight too, but thought maybe i was doing it wrong. So I'd fall off it, then jump back on again. It probably did me really bad so glad i dont do that now, i just focus on protein intake, keeps me super full too
I.F. will work for some and not others depending on individual circumstances and needs. Trust what your body is telling you and find what works for you.
Thank you again for your free information
Aaaaah love love MindPump, have been watching on and off for about a year and a half now. Started college this year and trying to stay solid with my training and diet. I love the basics that y'all have laid out for nutrition and would love to use one of your programs to further my gains this year.
Humans have been fasting since the dawn of time. You should do more research on the subject.
I've learned this the hard way, I ended up having hyper acidity because of very strict fasting and even ended up binging after a fast. When I snapped out of it and starting to look at building muscle, I finally had proper gains but am stuck with the acid.
Agree with this. Husband and i just finished our 3rd round of the fasting mimicking diet. We're both super lean normally. We drop 5 lbs while we do it then jump right back up afterward. We do it for health and longevity benefits not weight loss.
I feel so good when I fast. I struggle with the mixed messages. Both sides of the agreement are very compelling.
Interesting tip on that client w/gym anxiety…..great show, guys 💪🏼
I love hearing all perspectives on IF. IF has some great benefits, but I also respect what you had to say about the cons as well. It makes a lot of sense. Thank you!
Yeah, I burned out on fasting. I went from being able to fast for 7-10 days to where I couldn't get through a 4 hour stretch. Gained all the weight back. Fast. I've been focused on building muscle and I'll sometimes do some "intuitive fasting" by just not eating until I'm hungry but usually I start the day with eggs and spinach or a protein shake and some fruit. I'm down 55lbs. And I don't gain it back or go on a binge when I do eat a less nutritional meal at a celebration. Love you guys and your long term, sustainable approach.
I have been intermittent fasting for years it’s just my lifestyle not necessarily for weight loss. I feel amazing throughout the morning and it helps me cut off terrible snacking at night. I do a 16:8 and it is well for me not for everyone.
Your banter over these video games when Doug is trying to figure out exactly what he’s supposed to search online was cracking me up! I love man talk.
Remember these r the same guys thar said don't do cardio the thing is everyone is different do what works for u
I’m kind of getting that it’s not useful for those who binge in their eating window.. what about those that don’t binge and eat healthy in the eating window?
I have tried so many times to keep weight off when I fast…. The problem with it is I can’t keep a healthy habit going to the gym with no energy. If I fast I suffer the loss of muscle or I will eat two to three meals a day and gain muscle. I am 36 years old 5’6” 170 lbs. I need muscle to regulate my hormones. I thought it would help my weight loss and found out two weeks later(start to finish) I’m back where I started only with cravings and food addictions.
I have now been following your advice on counting calories and gaining muscle so that I have power to cut back calories or add calories as I choose. Truly appreciate your advice ❤
i was fasting alot before it became popular, i think its beneficial, giving the Digestive system a break is never bad, especially with the s.a.d
Love this topic so much. Thank you for always being so helpful ❤
way off base with this... these guys are asking me to choose between what they are saying versus what i've experienced and seen. Today they are completely contradicting what I've experienced and witnessed.
I lost 245lb, intermittent fatsting. Please explain how this doesn't work??? 10yrs, i will do it for the rest of my life. Life change is the only way. Again, ten years, and i am not selling anything!!!
Damn I love y’all but this is a L lol, there’s so many good studies on fasting and having a consistent eating window. I skip breakfast and have a coffee, then have a 1k cal lunch at 12 and a 1k dinner at 5, a year later 100lb downs 🤷🏿
I used IF to lose 60 lbs and have cycled on and off a few times a year to maintain. However, starting a heavier workout routine this year (currently on MAPS Aesthetics,) I’ve noticed better performance while still losing fat without IF. I still think it is a helpful tool that can be used… but it’s not necessarily the best for all situations.
Great podcast as always guys! I’d like to see you guys cover the use of Dextrose post workout. There seems to be a rise of popularity to this supplement and would like to get your take on it, thanks!
I've been doing IF for a week and have less energy for my workout. I will not be skipping breakfast anymore. Thanks for the info!
I used IF 17-21hrs frequently, and I have for sure lost a bunch of fat, kept my strength at the gym and muscle and look a lot/feel a lor better. Certainly don't agree with IF as being a bad tool.
I understand there are unhealthy mind aspects to it, and if used incorrectly it can be negative, but that's the same as over eating, over training etc... Just use the tools that work for you I say.
i love this show!!!
When Justin started talking about the SNL Schmitts commercial it just confirmed he is my favorite Mind Pump host 😂
Intermittent fasting helped me get the ball rolling. However, it’s not sustainable, specially if your an active person. At least isn’t healthy long term goal. I actually started having more success by eating more!! Just being more conscious of WHAT I was eating, rather then when. Like they mentioned, it help break a cycle of triggers and I built off of that. Great episode! Ps I love playing Nintendo with my daughter!!!!
Why is it not sustainable? It's basically just skipping breakfast.
Always learn a lot here. Thanks for all your helpful advice and conversations. I’ve used IF for 7 years now. Have applied it differently to suit my changing goals. It’s a great tool, and it has its place. But I agree, it can become a way for some to cover or encourage an eating disorder. When I suggest someone use IF, I explain the approach in which they can use it as a helpful tool. Dr. Peter Attia mentions how over-fasting can lead to muscle loss. Everything and anything overdone has its disadvantages. Thanks again guys. Just starting Maps Anabolic, look forward to learning more!
Not a big fan of intermittent fasting, like 16:8, but I regularly do 24 or 36 hour fasts every few weeks. I find the most difficult part is the following day I eat a very planned day so that I don't overeat or snack on junk. It's a great exercise in will power and I find it much easier to control calories in small bursts than having to be super disciplined every day.
This episode's timing could never be more perfect! You guys are kind of my gurus! I actually started fasting about two months ago (about 12 to 14 hours) mainly to lose fat, since I heard you guys talk about its benefits in previous episodes. For the first couple of weeks, I felt good and I saw a slight difference on the scale and in my body image. However, for the past two weeks, I have gained back all the weight I lost because my calorie intake is high (as always). It's true, at least in my experience, that unless you fix your relationship with food, it won't work! So it would be nice if you guys could shed light on intuitive eating and how one can improve their relationship with food!
Intuitive eating combined with intermittent fasting for me is pretty simple… if I am absolutely starving in the morning, I don’t fast. Lol
Most days of the month or week however, I’m not even hungry in the morning. It’s easy to delay my first meal those days
For most people fasting is the only thing that they can sustain when it comes to maintaining a calorie deficit. I went from 120kgs to 84 kgs in a 2 year span with fasting, mind you even when I was fat, I trained a lot, I was and still am strong as fuck, just regular portion control wasn't the way for me, I have a huge apetite.
I have been doing fasting for close to 5 years now and honestly with adequate protein intake, there's absolutely zero worries. I still train at least 3 times a week with very high intensity.
So chill with the fear mongering and scaring people, most people will gain more from not eating all the freaking time and lose some fat than from worrying and being hungry every 2-3 hours. CHILL
It didnt work for me, I only lost weight the first 2 weeks then weightloss stopped. Im in a 800 calorie deficit, i weightlift 6 times a week and walk 12k steps atleast everyday
Good show guys! I tried the IF but wasn’t good for me. And you helped me figure out why
Well why wouldn't IF work "forever"? I'm doing regular 16/8 since 2017 and I have no plan on quitting so far. It's just the way I'm structuring my day. I also don't feel hungry during my fasting. On the contrary: whenever I do eat breakfast I find that I'm hungry the entire day.
Dr. Cabral recommends a daily 14 hour fast to help with inflammation and sleep as well. Have to admit I was surprised by this episode.
Always love your advice! I love to eat but felt i was overeating especially at night. I recently decided to fast 12 hours/day by stopping eating around 7:00pm and drinking my coffee black in the morning so I could give my body a rest to digest throughout the night.
I’m not overweight so I haven’t noticed weight loss but have noticed better waste elimination, less bloating and improved sleep. Not to mention, I’m finally realizing I was eating out of boredom or habit at night and it’s ok to feel a little hungry. 8/30/2023 @ 9:24am EST.
Only thing I fast from is all news outlets.
Woop woop early again, ifk if we're still entering to win old time strength but if so this is my rntry,I was already following and notifications on😁👌
There are advantages and disadvantages. I used to do extended fasting. Now I will intermittent fast here and there for bloating and pre-menopause symptoms.
I used IF for two weeks last September to do just what you said, break my addiction to sweets and junky foods. It really make my gut feel better so I use it on occasion now and then if I'm having gut issues. I still eat sweets but nothing near what I used to. It also jump started my weight loss which gave me the push I needed. After the two weeks I ate more vegetables and healthier foods and got the protein in that I needed to make gains with my lifting.
I used IF/OMAD because I had an unhealthy relationship with food (i.e. gorging in unhealthy/processed foods 24/7). Although I lost about 40lbs of weight, I also lost a lot of muscle in the process. Now I'm weight training, eating clean and feel stronger and more confident than ever before! My only regret is that I wish I'd found this channel sooner!
Best advice out there is coming out of these guys. Wish I had this years ago!
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Question: what is your guys thoughts on PCOS and fasting? Would that be an exception? My wife has it and says that she feels like she eats best when she fasts. She has lost 80 lbs in the past using this strategy and wants to lose 30 lbs this go around.
...wow, getting stranger by the minute...Adam at 03:00, there are more long term success stories, you'd ever care to count!😮
Hey guys. She doesn't now what symmetry will do to her.
I never thought symmetry would be that good. U did a good job by creating symmetry. I am in my first week of symmetry after completing strong and I am so sore. Great job
"working means forever" love it! I'm so tired of the 'diet' world, I said as long as I eat whole foods and up my protein I'm calling it good lol
I do 23:1 OMAD, not for fat loss, but I am losing fat. I use it for blood sugar control.
I've been intermittent fasting for the past 3 years and for me. It's very sustainable. It compliments my life and feels natural for me. (I skip breakfast).
Adam, perhaps the next areas to address are bacteria imbalances and leaky gut (increased intestinal permeability) despite taking Seed. This may be a time to introduce prebiotics as well as immunoglobulins/antibodies into the mix. The right probiotics and immunoglobulins can directly alter bacteria composition by driving away all the bad bacteria which results in better intestinal barrier integrity, less inflammation, and fewer allergies. I am willing to bet it is all tied to your gut bacteria composition.
Extremely interested in this chapter, as I enjoy fasting but don't know much about it. Thanks!
Just got Magic Spoon. Was skeptical of it would taste good but indeed it does. Been struggling getting in breakfast so this is a step forward 😤
I love how that first caller pours his heart out thanking all the mind pump guys for everything and they simply reply with: “alright thanks see ya” 😭
It is Justin's raspy voice and humble approach for me... but all you guys are amazing as Sal pointed out in a recent episode.
I have been doing anabolic phases for over a year now! I have had great results and can't wait to try Anabolic Advanced!
Had an extra challenging day yesterday with our little one and travelling and is heavily fatigued. Still driven but this ep. just pumped my mind! Thanks for the daily supplement guys👊
Fasting - Had been fasting for a while before and I must say I'm getting stronger and feeling better without it. Everyone has different experiences and effects of course. Still very good to discipline your mind and tell it who's boss.
Also am an engineer currently, from the UK and is currently transitioning to PT. 2 questions alone today is incredibly inspirational for me!
Roblox... seriously get your kids away from it. Get an old Nintendo and show the what REAL GAMES ARE
for caller #4 - sounds like your body needs to discharge the visceral memories of your own childhood trauma. try doing squats, lunges, jump rope, jumping jacks, etc...something physical to use up the cortisol your body is releasing.
The reason why the chocolate works is the anandamide content in it. also chocolate has Phenylethylamine which is related to amphetamines. as well as theobromine. both will make you feel better. try eating Baker's 100% chocolate. you'll get even more of the drug like effects at a lower dose. and it's better for your waist line.l
look into somatic therapy for yourself. Somatic counseling, also known as somatic experiencing therapy, or SE therapy, is a type of therapy that helps treat post-traumatic stress, past trauma, and effects from other mental health conditions. This type of therapy connects a person's mind and body to apply psychotherapy and physical therapies during treatment.
essentially move away from food as the treatment for what you are feeling. even splashing cold water on your face can help or gargling water b/c both activate the vagus nerve which can be very coming.
Great advice with the therapist! Love this show so much
I'm grateful that I used it as a tool in the past to lose fat along with keto, but now I like flexible dieting, cutting calories and eating 4 to 5 meals a day. Along with muscle loss doing that dieting, I developed some weird intolerance to citric acid while I was taking electrolytes and fasting in the past.
Today I'm 37. Thanks to mind pump 37 is healthier than 36 and 38 will be healthier than 28
Intermittent fasting is a tricky one! I’ve done it and It definitely helps. I did it but I still tracked my calories because its easy for you to under eat or overeat. The first time I did it I remember I was so ravenous that i wanted to eat whatever was in sight. Lucky for me I have a strong head so I resisted the urge to binge. But I can see how this can harm folks rather than help. So, I think that its a good tool for those who want to challenge themselves mentally because the amount of mental strength it takes to not eat and just drink water is dang amazing. I also know it can be helpful for diabetic folks or for those who want to lower their insulin. I personally don’t fast anymore because it can get in the way and realistically life gets in the way. There have been times where I had to eat early or later than usual because I knew I wouldn’t be able to get a proper meal in… so if this wasn’t within my window well shit! Unpredictable things happen in life! To conclude I think everyone should try it out and see if they like it or not. For longevity and mental development I think its awesome. But for fat loss I think you can learn way more from counting calories and tracking your food. Remember there are different roads to lose fat/ weight… so if it worked/ did not work for you then that’s fine! Just don’t discourage or push others to try it because of your own personal experience. The end!
I had to take a food sensitivity test a few years ago trying to diagnose what we thought was an onion allergy that turned out to be a black pepper allergy. Also dairy. I used black pepper in everything so I understand the culture shock of eliminating all of the good stuff you were used to!😊
Have Cole Robinson on
That would be so interesting
Dropped 40 pounds doing omad and kept it off. Its been 6 years... Honestly after the first couple of weeks omad just feels normal. It saves time and you dont have to be so picky about what you eat.
Fasting benefits are more immediate but not very sustainable. I used to do this, and I've been an advocate for it. But, I feel better and have more productive workouts when I eat all day. Also, my diet suffers when fasting cause I tend to justify poor food choices during that feeding window. Officially, I agree with you guys on this.
Hey guys big fan of the show. Been watching for years. However if fasting helps lose or maintain weight simply due to calorie restriction, how can it not be a good strategy for calorie restriction and/or maintain calorie balance? Been using it for long term success.
Normally through the week, I’m done eating by 3 or 4 in the afternoon anyway. My schedule is sooo lopsided and unpredictable, it can range between 10 pm to a 6 am start. I like to be done eating 2 hours prior to going to bed, primarily because I don’t like going to bed on a full stomach. I won’t eat breakfast normally until 6-7 the following day, so I guess it’s fasting. I don’t think it helps me with fat loss, but I do think it helps regulate my weight, and it has helped keep me from overeating after work.and my gut feels much better as well. I’ve been doing this for about two years now, and I’m gettin after it in the gym 3-4 days a week.
I lost 40 pounds doing intermittent fasting and kept it off, sooo …
You lost 40 pounds eating in a calorie deficit. Fasting does not cause weight loss
How long did it take and are you still doing it?
@@Solitaire427 4 months and no, I’m not still doing it.
@@mahvzilla good luck with what?
I have been fasting every day for over a year. I don’t do it for weight loss I do it because it makes me feel better.
This was a very informative episode as usual thank you for all you guys do
I love Justin “put her in the forum, what the hell” 😂❤
Ha! I just finally stopped fasting today. Needed this validation. I’ve been fasting daily consistently for a couple years and off and on for most of my adult life. Before it was this big thing. Or had a name. I’ve never been really over weight but I’ve never been able to lose fat. Im soft all over but skinny arms and legs. Im 5’5 and 112 pounds (but 27% fat) and I cant seem to achieve the fitness goals I want thru IF. I’ve given it a real go tho. So goodbye to fasting and hello to healthy eating and better work outs. Consistency, muscle gains and fat loss 👍 here I go
I believe it is healthy depending on the mindset behind it as you said in different words… if someone has a good relationship with food and has a defined goal to either brake with insuline resistance or autophagy or even to control appetite and in my case for religious purpose it is a great tool
"What if cows invented it?" lol must have been those Chik-Fil-A cows getting smart xD
Intermittent fasting with exercise (fasted exercise) when it comes to perimenopausal women is a trainwreck. Once I stopped working out fasted I started losing the belly fat and that’s AFTER stopping doing Bootcamp classes and Hiit and just walking.