Instructions for how to break a fast for women: AVOID 1.) Garlic - no prebiotic fibers since it redirects water that's needed after a fast and during fasting, it elevates bad bacteria - ruins gut bacteria; ok when not fasting 2.) Onions- same above 3.) Inulin - same above 4.) artichokes - same above 5.) asparagus - same above 6.) no dairy/why protein - gives too much acid/ inflammatory/ may give ulcers 7.) NEVER combine fats and carbs 8.) NO GLUTEN EAT 1.) lots of salt, cinnamon to warm water (2 hours before breaking fast) - to moderate bloating and insulin 2.) bone broth when you break a fast 3.) lean protein - mostly seafood (shellfish preferred, white fish like: white cod; halibut; haddock; cleaned Chilean seabass preferred); 3oz as a serving size 4.) lean protein shake from PEA protein NOT whey; you need the zinc for the thyroid 5.) oil-free seaweed snacks that only has salt; no other flavoring
I think I just discovered why I've been on a plateau for 6 months now - lean ground beef with brussel sprouts with butter is not ok to break the fast? Is shrimp ok? What can I have with the shrimp?
Karen Honey shellfish is amazing if you can! So yes on shrimp. Pair it with bone broth, rice cakes and make sure to get iron through a supplement or see weed if you can. I think the little snack packs are great. 4-5 oz of grass fed lean/ pea protein for 100-150 lbs. if you weigh more do a few oz more, of you weigh less do a few oz less. Pink salt also to season. Woman lack zinc and iron . Stay away from combining fats and carbs and dairy
I do a daily 14/10 fast. I break it with my normal egg and protein /veggie breakfast. Coffee with collagen peptides, almond creamer no sugar. I’ve maintained my 20lb weight loss and teeter between 113 to 117. Size 4/6 My goal was 120lbs. I just eat better, cleaner, and walk 3 to 4 miles every other day. I feel great at 51!
How come when I was growing up, I could eat protein, starch, & veggies at meals & I was thin? Now I have to be a Harvard Scientist to lose weight! This info is overwhelming for me! 😕
I agree SL R. I avoided all this talk about this word which should be changed HORMONES. Now I am in a tailspin trying to get all my questions answered and there is too much information including what I get from my doctor. My head is spinning
I maintain a healthy weight eating everything in moderation and exercising! I lost the most weight when I was happy, meditating and getting 8 hours of deep sleep every night. Of course, I'm human and I over indulge every once in a while. Seriously! I'm not the type to get too technical or cut out foods, that really messes with my mind! Just be healthy and happy! Enjoy life! You were put on this world to experience what life has to offer, make connections, have fun and eat yummy food! There's more to life than obsessing over your body.
But what if I wanna gain weight and I have a bullet proof coffe in the morning and my stomach is empty wouldnt it store the fat since im kind of insulin sensitive in the morning? Note I'm bulking not trying to lose weight so how does this work
I've gone through a few of the videos on how to do intermittent fasting, how to break them. Very informative. But also a lot to digest, no pun intended. Would be good to have a simple list of what to do, when to do somewhere in the video or description. Thanks for this. Again, very helpful.
Omg i can't ever get enough of your videos!! i started my keto IF journey 8 months ago. I haven't fallen off the wagon either. I have come close a couple times though. Your information, above all other RU-vid personalities, has helped me through the toughest times. I had keto flu and rash and breath so bad and what seemed like forever. I had stalled a couple times, i corrected my electrolyte and nutritional deficiencies with your info. I started working out more. You've always used science as a backer. And your info makes keto easy. THANK YOU!! I will start incorporating cinnamon into my fast before breaking. And the bone broth or collagen powder. 57 pounds down so far
I was feeling pretty terrible about how I’ve been breaking my fast until I read the other comments. I’m glad I’m not the only person that was doing it wrong.😂
Thank you so much for this, I appreciate that you're willing to do female focused videos. Please please do a video about PCOS and the insulin/weight loss challenges involved.
Just wanted to take a second and say thank you. Your videos are extremely helpful. I watch every single thing that you ever put out. I’ve been keto and intermittent fasting for over a year and have lost over 100 pounds. 💪🏽
Excellent video-thanks so much Thomas! Now I understand why some health issues of mine were triggered when I broke my last extended fast! I’m fasting right now and am so grateful to know how to break this one optimally!
olympia marie yeah but again there's SOOOOO much information to sift through what would be helpful is a list of bullets at the end AVOID - XYZ but DO HAVE - XYZ
I would also love to hear your take on women doing OMAD -- how it affects women who do, how to break a fast if you choose to do it, etc. I started following High Intensity Health and bought their package on beginning OMAD, but Idk if I should follow that protocol. She sure is pure muscle, though!
I wish I had have watched this yesterday. I just completed my first 36hr fast. I unfortunately already broke it before your video came out. Oh well now I will know for next time. Thank you so much for putting out all this information. I just want to soak it all up.
I’ve been fasting for 5 weeks and after my initial drop in weight if 5 llbs I’ve stopped. And I’m doing at least 16/8. But apparently breaking it ALL WRONG!! Thank you for this and hopefully it’ll make a difference!! You rock!
It makes so much sense. Thank you for explaining. I just started watching your videos due to prolonged OMAD damage ( 7 years) and I cant stop eatching.
I dropped everything I was doing to watch this video! At 56 years old, have been struggling with back and forth gain/loss for a year - I was doing what my husband was doing - it was great for a while - I lost about 30 lb intermittent fasting and keto - he kept losing - I started gaining. I was frustrated and hopeless after I started losing again, and came to a standstill. I intermittent fast but had a hard time eating when I was supposed to - but now to know that I was eating the wrong things - I always craved a big salad with broccoli, brussel sprouts etc - with olive oil. I will use my plant based protein shake to break a fast from now on! I have been doing the salt for a while, we use Redmond Salt, you should check it out - it will help with some of the Iodine issue we have! Thank you so much for putting this video out there!
Thank you! Not many people address breaking fasts in this much detail. I finally understand why my bowel movements changed when I started fasting and breaking fast with HUGE meals and not combining food properly. Thank you so much!!
I got everything I needed at Trader Joe’s. Pea protein was 11.99 unsweetened and the seaweed snacks (check the back bc they have flavored ones) were also $99 per pack. Thank you Thomas! I love how you tailor some videos to women fasting and how to break the fast and science behind. Knowing the why gives me the discipline to stick with it. 🙋🏽 Appreciation from a servicemember in Washington trying to get physically and mentally ready for this new army combat fitness test!
Hey, thanks.During fasts I use 1/8 tsp of Maine kelp with real salt and a few drops of lime juice, right out of the palm of my hand.120% rda of iodine, 1 calorie, .1 carbs, no harm done. Makes me feel satisfied, as if I've eaten. Take it when I have my ACV with matcha and minerals (magnesium, potassium and generous amount salt). I never skip it! Lost 44 lbs since April with no plateau and I'm 3 years into menopause, with no symptoms of hormone imbalance. I only mention Maine Coast because apparently because of the deep, cold waters it's got a lot more iodine than most kelps from the Atlantic.
Thanks so much for this video Thomas! Sir, you never disappoint me. I always learn something extremely helpful from watching your videos. Already down 8lbs in 2 weeks and finally under 200 lbs which I haven't been under 200 lbs in over 10 years.
Wait, who's turning off the video due to hearing the scientific names for what's happening? I love learning more about what the terms are, what they mean and why it happens! Thank you! 😁
Yes, me too! If someone doesn't like it they can ignore the scientific word because he says it in other words as well. It's nice to have if someone wants to fact check or read more about it.
What would be helpful for women if it’s broken down in two parts 1. shorter fasts 36 hrs or less and 2. longer fasts 48 - 72+ hrs. Also including advice for iron deficient (anemic) women as I can get dizzy and extremely lethargic during and after IF. Thank you
As a beginner in IF , I have broken my fast in a bad way for a couple of times , I had high carbs, with protein , I suffered explosive diarrhea, I followed your instructions about lean protein as a breakfast, I had pan seared chicken breast (olive oil), it was just satisfying and very comfortable to my digestive system. Thanks a lot .
Are eggs an alternative to a lean protein to break my fast? I previously have broken my 16/8 fast with steel-cut oatmeal and a fried egg made with olive oil in the past. Now I know to not combine carbs and fats but what would you suggest eliminating or adding from that meal?
Thank you Thomas! My husband and I are big fan of yours and you have really helped us in our weight loss journey. I have been able to drop 5lbs following your direction for IF and Keto guidelines. I know 5lbs does not sound a lot but for me it. It would be great if you can do a video on breaking fast on Vegan Keto diet. This would be great to have more options. Love your videos 💕
I really appreciate that you are doing videos that help women. I am a woman in premenopause with sluggish thyroid, and not being able to control my weight really-really sucks. So, I appreciate your work. Thanks!
1hr before breaking fast: water with salt (eg bone broth) & water with cinnamon. Break fast with lean protein only (eg pea shake or fish). Eat other things later. I think the hard part is implementation when I'm not home!
Thank you for addressing this for women! Can you please clarify the time-frame of when this applies the most? After a long, 24-hour (or more) fast? Or a daily, 14-to-18-hour fast? I need help knowing when this is most important. Again, thank you for helping us!
@@ericamatteson1404 I heard him say that this covers the first 2 hours of breaking your fast.... and I thought he said we should do this for EVERY time we break a fast, no matter how long it is.
@@ericamatteson1404 exactly. I just finished 66 hrs, followed this guideline exactly(prawns). Eeeeewwwww, yuck. And I love prawns. But not to break with? My tummy is churning after salt cinnamon and prawns. With a good ten minutes between each. Uh oh
I've been breaking my fast with a miso soup with mushrooms. I'm disheartened about not being able to use onion or garlic as they give the best flavors 😩😩😩😭
I just got out of work and I want to learn but you have so much info that my brain gets excited to get all this info but it wants to sleep too. I will keep watching and learning and I appreciate that you explain everything so nicely and never apologize when you do because it’s very helpful. Keep it up. 🤗👍
So glad to have come across this amazing channel. I've never had a problem with weight until being prescribed meds for depression, which is not depression, but the effects a concussion. So, finding your channel has given me the confidence that I can help heal myself. My question is about lectins, is this an issue with peas? What are your thoughts on lectins? Thanks!
Thanks for the important info. It will come in handy 1/2/20. I usually begin the break process of the 20 hr fast an hour before eating with a cup of black coffee sprinkled w/cinnamon & a couple grinds of pink Himalayan salt. My food is usually scallops or albacore white tuna. On occasion I have also done a can of mustard sardines to break a fast. A few hrs later a huge salad w/ protein & roasted veggies. When I’m done with that I enjoy a dark chocolate fat bomb. This is so satisfying.
Thank you for the women focused videos. They help so much 😁 Has anyone ever told you that you look just like Bijorn Ironsides from Vickings TV show? 😂👍🏼
Another excellent video Thomas. Question, is taking collagen peptides powder when breaking a fast a good thing? I usually mix cacao and Maca powder together. Love to hear your thoughts. Thank you sir!
tksm77 I’m not an expert. I don’t think it’s wrong. Maybe adding the Ghee could be adding too many calories and not getting the weight loss if that’s what you’re looking for. At the end of the day it is calories in vs calories out. Try to find a balance. Thanks!💪🏻
@@tksm77 That's what I did too. Can't live without my cup of coffee in the morning. Will leave out all the fats except my heavy cream. It's just not coffee without it to me.
Me too. Should we fast during our periods? Should we bump up carbs at all? Its almost shark week and I have no appetite.... even on fasting AND non-fasting days.
I was nodding off while watching this and I thought he said "fast cars" when he said "fats and carbs." Hahahaha. "I don't care if you're not keto, avoid fast cars>" Yep, sound advice. I see nothing wrong with this...
The natural collagen in bone broth might be difficult for some ppl to digest already, I would avoid adding more collagen. What I like to do is add hydrolyzed collagen peptides which are broken down and easier to digest (also soluble in cold liquids). Get the Great Lakes brand of peptides, I think they are the most cost effective while still being grassfed.
Just ordered some Sunwarrior Protein powder for breaking a fast. Thank you for explaining all of this. I had been using Ideal Lean. I have so much of it though and want to still use it. Would it be ok for times when I’m not breaking a fast?
Nobody: Thomas: “gobble gobble” 🦃🦃🦃 Lmao I had to😂.....love you’re videos tho💕 I’ve learned so much from just a few months of being subscribed to you, than when I was just guessing keto around!! Thank you sm!!😄
This is great information! As a woman, as a SIBO (dysbiosis) survivor, and someone at high-risk hashimoto's as a result of that destruction, I've read extensively about food triggers, gut healing and fasting. This video puts so much great information into one place. These issues are of special concern to all women, whether they know it or not - so thank you!
Doing OMAD on and off for 3yrs. Man eat anything as long as it's healthy. It doesn't really matter when you fast 24hrs each day because you need all the nutrients to bridge you to the next meal. Fats+carbs - it's ok because you ll burn it off anyways in 24 hrs. The small details depend on if you're trying to gain, lose weight. How active you are, diseases etc. If you don't have an active life and trying to lose weight, keep you carbs low - eat vegetables, salads + quality protein and quality fats. You can have a cheat meal here and there and eat some form of potatoes, pasta or rice but keep bread intake low, avoid at all cost anything higher than a 60-70 GI(glycemic index look it up) like chocolate, deserts etc. You ll thank me when you reach 100 disease free.
Hi Thomas could you make a vidéo about daily multi vitamins or minerals supplements during the fast . Is it ok to take them or wait until I break the fast and when
From your previous videos, you talked about breaking your fast with MCT oil or powder, can we still do that or is that out of the picture now. (: thanks
It definitely took a few listens and I had to say what I was learning out loud at different points, lol, but I really do love the science you use to explain these concepts. Worst case, I can always start researching some terms I still don’t understand fully. Thanks so much!
I've accomplished a small, simple meal as a fast break today and it made a world of difference. Baby steps... The PRACTICE of time restricted eating has broken so many of the overfeeding habits I wasn't even fully aware of. For me, it's more about the practice than the number on the scale.
I study medicine and I must say these videos have really helped me in chemistry apart from my intermittent fasting/keto , I seem like a genius when I explain things in class that I hear in these videos
What do you mean? He detailed it. Or do you mean AFTER eating what he said? Cause, in that case, you can eat Any Thing since you broke the fast with what he dictated.
Ok this video was still a bit confusing about what I should break a fast with. Could you please do a SIMPLE cooking video on how women can break a fast. Please include a TASTE pea protein shake smoothie. I was concerned about using almond or coconut milk because of the fat and not wanting to consume fat to break a fast. Help!!
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