Do you mean a 42 hour fast a week for 3 months straight or rolling 42 hour fasts? And did what you eat change since then possibly making even 24 hour fasts difficult?
@@AzaleaBee rolling 42’s. Nope ate the same thing. I skipped a fast day to celebrate an achievement and haven’t been able to get back on the horse. It’s been 2.5 weeks of this
I could do 5-7 day fasts. I did 8 day once. Now a single day of not eating is a struggle. But we got this. It's better than throwing it all away. It's okay sometimes take a step back
@@_1Brick1_ I can see how it would be hard to get back to it if the 42 hour fast was the only weekly fast you did and skipped it. Assuming you are not underweight and not a growing young person, if regular weekly extending fasting is important to you, do what you did to get there before and from then on in don't skip.. adjust the fasting day to a few days BEFORE any event. I've done multiple extended fasts every week for several years. I fast now for pain relief due to an accident a few years ago, so I will not skip but before that, if I needed to adjust I always adjusted my fasting days to a day or so before a planned fast.
I have 4 kids and a wife so believe me the temptation is real….i like what you said about learning from experience…I’m 42 pounds down since Jan 1st…even when I stopped I was able to maintain my weight by intermittent fasting throughout the day…just finished a 4 day fast…and I feel great…for reference I was nearly 300 pounds when I started now I’m 249…steady progress…I think just like exercise it’s really smart to keep your body guessing of your next move…thanks for all you do…much appreciated work your doing…if nothing else it’s motivation
I went from never fasting in my life to watching your videos & finding a great motivation to wanting to change. I started with a 96 hour fast then a 72 hour fast and now I am at 107 hours out of 168 hours right now. I'm down 9.2kg/20.2 pounds since 21/02/2024 Thank you for making these videos.
For me what works is extended fasting followed by several days of eating strict carnivore. I started last March and the short term fasting worked to an extent, from alternate day fasting up to ninety six hour fasts. I went to daily intermittent fasting from August through October and while i had some additional healing, I lost no weight. It was good practice for when I reach maintenance, I am not there yet. In November I did a fourteen and a ten day fast, in January a twenty one and a sixteen in February. Over that time I lost about sixty five lbs. The hardest day for me on a fast is day one, after that it just gets easier, no hunger, good energy levels, I usually don't quit the fasts for a physical need. I am starting another after today and it may be my last long one as I am over eighty percent to my goal. No matter how you do it the fasting is an important answer. All of the health issues I started this with have gotten better or gone away completely. I attribute that to the autophagy from the fasting as much as anything else.
I BELIEVE THAT THE MENTAL ASPECT IS THE MAIN KEY. IF YOU CANNOT WRAP YOUR HEAD AROUND IT AND DEAL WITH THE RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE WITH FOOD IT WON’T WORK FOR YOU. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS! 🎉🎉🎉 YOU LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE PERFECTED YOUR STRATEGY AND MADE IT THROUGH. I THINK YOU WILL KEEP IT OFF THIS TIME. MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU IN YOUR MAINTENANCE PHASE. ❤
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I am also an all or nothing person. So if I don't do things exactly as planned, I throw the whole plan out the window until... Monday... the 1st... never. I'm going to stop doing that to myself. It will never be perfect. Progress over perfection. 💛
Yes, yes, yes! "Imperfect Consistency" (as Jerome calls it) is key! I read one comment that said Jerome is binge eating and teaching "unhealthy habits" When he refeeds after a fast. This whole weight loss journey is about what works for HIM. He is just brave enough and considerate enough to share with us what works for him. In hopes that maybe someone else can take something from it and add that to their OWN weight loss journey; and I, for one, am super thankful that I found his content. What works for me, might not work for you and vice versa; but we take ideas and tweak them and add them to our own regimen. THAT is what "sustainability" is all about -- not doing what's popular or "politically correct" or trending. It's about what YOU PERSONALLY can maintain successfully, which is different for each individual. Some people have zero common sense and zero compassion, which is why they have zero understanding! Weight loss is not always pretty or perfect or traditional -- sometimes you have to "think outside the box" in order to progress. Keep up the good work, Jerome, and anyone who agrees!
I understand this mentality completely!! I once tortured myself by staring at a Snicker bar for 2 weeks and never touching it LOL. Anyways, I've seen a couple doctor's videos and they said it's good to switch it up, keep the body guessing. So the next time you slip up, just remember that you will not lose the benefits of fasting if you get right back on track and keep going. Turn it into a positive and keep going!! We are human, we are flawed, it's okay. Good luck!
Just found your channel. I’m doing fasting to hopefully reverse pre-diabetes, lower cholesterol, detoxify, cleanse and take advantage of fasting benefits. I’m 110 lbs 5’1” (skinny fat!). I started fasting 30 days ago. My first fast lasted 72 hours, second 48 hours. Second and third day I find was the most difficult. I am currently on my 3rd fasting. I set my goal to 5 days. On the 5th day I felt re-energized, I felt a black cloud lifted. Not hungry, with plenty of energy. I decided to extend my fasting. I’m on 192 hours and listening to my body closely. I just finished a 10-mile hike. Thank you for why you do!
I will intermittently fast, but I am vigilant on the amount of carbs always if I eat any at all. I couldn't eat anything again. I would gain everything back and then some. A lifetime commitment means that you can't eat certain foods, amounts and accepting the fact. I am impressed on what you are doing and I wish you a lot of luck. Congratulations.
I have been fasting MWF for almost two months, and I have experience with longer fasts in the past, but your example encouraged me to try pushing my fasting window on Tuesdays and Thursday so that I was only eating dinner instead of eating all day. I really like it! Thank you for your encouragement in experimenting.
Thank you Jerome for taking the time to share your experience with us and for your personal insights! Struggling to get back on the wagon your DAMAGE response hit the SOUL! There are so many people that are full of SHAME because of food…. Thank you beyond words 🙏 … Speaking from the group that watches in the closet … you’re helping 100,000 s of not more… NO EXAGGERATION 🙏🙏
I always get a nugget of good info when I watch your videos. (But I will say, that thumbnail always gets me. You look so different with that big belly, that it almost looks like a photoshop. I know it isn't, but seeing what you look like now, and that big "pregnant" belly. It's just so surreal.) Congrats!
thank you for being here for us, those videos really help me. The struggles you're describing is exactly what I was going through lately. I got off track half a year ago and whenever I tried to get back to fasting I set up too big goals for myself and I ended up binging again and again every time I failed. Of course it's not that easy to fast again after your body gets so used to overeating everyday. But now every time I break too early I will keep going and continue this journey even if it's not perfect. Even if I don't hit my goals. Slow progress is still progress, and even no progress is better than going downhill. I know I can do it if I don't give up and it gets easier over time. Thank you Jerome!
I am looking forward to your maintenance program. Fasting is easy compared to long term weight contol. I am thinking IF plus cruise control might be the answer for most of us. It is when we go back to Ad Lib eating that trouble knocks on the door. ABF(always be fasting) 💘Pat
You may want to consider a long term fasting protocol. That will vary for each person. If you find, (like Jerome) that you have a food addiction of sorts, then a long term flexible ADF protocol may be more sustainable for your needs. Typically this is what my clients prefer. For most people, It’s very easy to gain the weight back in a omad protocol. All the best to you.
@@Trainfeastfast Absolutely. For a not underweight adult at least one weekly 36 hour fast seems to be healthy and quite doable. Healthy not just for weight management but also for many other things that come with fueling our bodies via ketones.
I'm doing a 5 day water fast, 2 day feed for 4hours. I'm on day 3 and I've lost 8 pounds. I'm 5'6, I was 283 and I'm now 275. This is what I am doing for me. Loving it and looking forward to reaching my goal weight. This is certainly a lifestyle change. I do plane to cut back on the number of days that I currently fast once I reach my goal. You are an inspiration.
This is the video I needed. I started with the zero app last month after watching your live about staying constant. I started at a 16 hr fast. Did that two days. Then 18 then 24. I’m at rolling 36 hour fasts using the app. I’m not going to lie, I’m having a lot of trouble pushing food out of my mind. It’s definitely always at the forefront of my thinking daily. I really hope I’m able to stop thinking about my next meal all the time. I’m down 55lbs so far so I’m not giving up!
Youre so close to achieving your goal. Your videos are inspirational and is helping with my fasting journey. Please continue to post frequently because its really helping me. Im on hour 48 right now.
These videos are REALLY helpful when we’re in a pinch and deep into a fast ourselves… thank you for making these super helpful and relatable videos again, glad to see you doing so! 💪
J Man! Thank you so much for being the living road map for this fasting journey. I know it is quite an individual endeavor but there are certain aspects that are universal. Will be starting a 90 hour fast this Tuesday! Thanks brother👍🏾
Hey man would you recommend me hiding my scale? I find myself weighing myself twice a day and seeing the fluctuating weight really bothers me (especially if I go up in numbers)
You can overeat on carnivore. Start listening to what people are saying, especially fasting and feasting. It will eventually click with you. Just listen what people like you are saying, there is a consistency which doesn't exist with other type of diets/systems. Binge eating is encouraged on carnivore since this is when you body heals.
Currently on my second rolling 72 should I eat even though I’m not hungry when I get to 72 ? I only have about 15lbs to loose for my goal weight. Any help ?
