Hi Mike, do you feel 16/8 is something you should do long term ? Im doing it now and seeing great results with weight training.You mentioned 5 weeks? What if I want to do this forever ?is there negative effects long term?
I do feel better with an 18 hour fast, and I’m not regular. Sometimes I do 14, sometimes 16, 18 or 20. But I really notice the difference starting at 18
Hi Hugo, I like changing fast strategies from day today. It's a great way to cycle your calories without even trying. Thanks for watching the video👍 Best - Mike
From a 32 year old male Canadian. "Hey everyone, I've recently started doing 18-hour fasting, and it's been getting easier each time I try it. Staying busy is key because hunger can really hit, but when you're occupied, you don't think about food as much. Yesterday, I stopped eating at 5 p.m., and I'm patiently waiting until 11 a.m. today to eat again; just one hour and 30 minutes to go! Keeping busy makes everything smoother, and surprisingly, I don't feel as hungry as I expected. Living in a big family means they eat before me, but I'm learning to enjoy the smells without overthinking it. I still indulge in pizza and burgers occasionally, but having a limited eating window helps me control my portions. Great job to everyone on their fasting journey! Keep it up!"
18/6 is the way to go, 7 days a week if possible ! needs a bit of time to get used too. 13:00: breakfast, 16:00: chicken with rice or some tuna with eggs and noodles, 19:00 dinner and done.
When i started it 6 months ago i used 16-8 for 4 days, after that i immediately switched to 18-6 and i felt huge difference, i alsobtried 20-4 and it was all right if you work from home and you don't have to go to work. I made so much progress that im not doing if anymore, what i do now is one big meal today and i fast for 48 hours, it's not because i want to do it, it more feels like that my brain isn't even thinking about food. Just think about it, out ancestors 400 years ago for example, they would hunt a rabbit, eat it and probably not eat anything for next couple of days until they hunt something else, human body doesn't need so much food to survive, just ask yourself how much money food companies around the world would lose if we all switch to 1 meal a day for example?
I need 4500-5200 calories per day to maintain weight. I work as a refuse collector and I am a power lifter. My human body needs a lot of fuel. My point being your concept might work for someone is sedentary….
@@Jafmanz if your a powerlifter you have no bussiness doing IF, its just too different worlds.. your trying to gain the most strenght you could possibly gain while also eating less? thats ridiculous
I started fasting about 3 months ago. I vary between 16:8 and 18:6 depending on the day. Other than generally feeling great, I noticed a couple things. One is that for the first time in as long as I can remember, I have been sleeping the whole night through. The other thing is something I experienced when I was trying 36 hour fasts a couple years ago and stopped because it caused random pains. I later discovered that was just toxins being released during the autophagy process, but it was unfomfortable. Back to today, the 18:6/16:8 hasn't really caused much of that and I'd have to say that I just feel younger as time goes on.
Hi LaLa, Congratulations on losing all the weight. I love hearing stories like this. I really like 18:6 with two meals a day. Stay with it 👍👍. Best - Mike
Mike Cola thanks Mike! I downloaded an app on my phone to track my intermittent fasting and it’s amazing. I feel so much happier and better I’m not stuffing my face :) thanks for your videos
went OMAD for a about 4 weeks, but it was too hard for me to keep up. Then I switched back to 16/8 and it's easier and more sustainable for me. I could always switch back to OMAD but I feel like I could do 16/8 for the rest of my life :)
the sensible voice of reason from an older person with some on the ground experience, thank you. At 62 I found 20:4 I ended up eating too much as I was really hungry, 18:6 and 16:8 now seem so much easier after 20 or 22 hours, so a month on the hard protocol actually helped the slower protocol seem more attainable for me.
Great video. Been losing about 1kg per week last 3 months switching between 16-8 18-6 and omad. I don't plan what days I do which I listen toy body. If I feel low energy I eat more and if I feel like I can go all day without eating I do 20-4 or omad. I think this is good because it reduces stress and hunger. I think this method also prevent your metabolism from slowing down like eating a calorie deficit for a long time does.
Started this a month ago. February 28th 2022- 262 pounds. At 6 feet tall. Now. March 28th, 2022. 243 pounds. I do train and eat healthy too. But it really work. And LIFE is a good app to see your progress.
Recently I started 18:6 but in the 18 I dry fast. It is getting easier everyday and I do feel more energized and my mind is so clear. Honestly my goal is to shed some ponds.
I've sort of inadvertently been doing mostly the 18:6 fast for the last month or two in an effort to gain more control over calorie intake and being more intentional about the food quality that I eat. I'll have to test out doing 16:8 and even 20:4. So far I've lost 25 lbs from increased exercise, less alcohol intake, and cutting excess calorie intake. On a side note, I'm not sure if it's just me, but I find that when I break the fast, I get a weird super relaxing feeling almost like I just had a nice hefty pint of high gravity beer. Really pleasant.
Hi Daniel, I'm glad 18/6 is working for you. Congratulations on losing 25 pounds 👊👊👊. I think it would be a good idea to mix it up try 16:8 and 20:4... It's a good way to cycle your calories. I feel like drinking a pint after reading your comment 🍺. Thanks for watching the video. Best - Mike
@@MikeCola Thanks for the reply! Yes. For sure going to try to mix it up. Something like a on off schedule. Also thinking about throwing in a full fast one day a week for 4-6 weeks to see how that does. Cheers to that pint! 🍻
I am 5’2 and doing 18/6 IF for three days now. Started from 165 lbs. Lost 4.5 lbs so far. I think it’s just I lost my water weight assuming from how thin my ankles looks now. My goal is to lose additional 45 lbs. I’m eating home cooked meals. Breakfast at 10 am & dinner at 3 pm. Drinking 8-10 cups of water. How long do you think it will take? Thank you Mike. Update. I didn’t mention my date earlier. So I started IF on Jan.13 2022. And now it’s Apr.8 2022. I lost additional 4.5 lbs so far. Now weights 150.8 lbs. The first 4.5lbs I lost in first 3 days, it didn’t show up on my body. It just felt like it detoxed my gut and lost some water fat. But this 4.5 lbs though, it was like real weight I am losing. Because my frame got smaller and I can see difference over my thigh, butt, belly and my arm too. Note that I skipped few days here and there. First I’ve had covid back in Feb so I had to eat whenever I can since it’s already hard to eat because of pain and fever. Skipped like around 10 days there. After that in March we had our daughters bday and international womens day. So again I skipped few days again since there were family occasions. Around mid March I went back on track. Hearty breakfast around 9:30-10:00. Then lunch at 14:30-15:30. It doesn’t feel that hard anymore and I don’t feel that hungry when I’m in bed like I used to. My goal is to lose another 30 lbs. I’ll keep updating till I get my goal. Update. July 22. 154 lbs. I stopped IF from May but then started from July 19. Update. September 08. 147 lbs. Still doing IF but sometimes I don’t feel hungry in the morning so some days I did OMAD without intention. Now need to lose 20lbs. People at work told me that I look smaller than ever and asked how I did. I told them what I wrote here about my experience with IF. It actually feels good and easier than ever. Oh and I never did any specific diet or keto. I afraid if keto might not be suitable for my kidneys. I eat home cooked meals, restaurant food and fast food too. One thing I noticed is I don’t crave for carbonated drink/coke like I used to be. For people reading this -start from today. If u lose track, then start from the next day. Slowly but surely we’ll get to our goal :) Update. December 30. Now I am 140 lbs. Lost 25lbs in almost a year. Only 8 lbs more to lose now. It got much easier. Also I do eat lunch and dinner for about 3 to 4 days in a month because of some unpredicted dinner or some parties. But still losing my weight slowly. Happier than ever. Getting so many compliments from my coworkers and friends. My clothing size went S from L.
Sounds like you're off to a great start. After the initial couple weeks of weight loss it would be nice if you can average 1% of your body weight per week. Best - Mike
I just realized that i do 18/6 for the past 5 years, 6 days a week without even knowing that there's such a thing! Im currently trying fasting for 96 hours and at the moment im at 73 hours and im amazed of what my body can do, seriously no hunger at all and productivity is at the highest levels and so far i feel that i can reach 96 hours easily.
Finished the 96 hours and here's what happened, during the first day and at the time of my usual meal at 5PM i felt a bit hungry, but as the time goes the hunger gone. The second day went smooth only issue sleeping was not so good. Third day was good but felt a bit dizzy every time i stand out of the bed or the chair at work and forth day too. At the end of the 96 hours i ate not because i was so hungry but because i was a bit worry of not being hungry anymore!! Weird thing is i didn't lose much of weight, i was 55KG and at the end it was 54.2kg. probably will do it again at least twice a month
I skip breakfast, skip lunch and eat 2 dinners after work. My feeding time is somewhere between 19 to 22~. so I guess I'm doing 21/3? I am a scaffolder so I do a lot of demanding physical labor. My energy levels are steady trough the day and I don't really feel hungry until 17~. I eat 2 large dinners that are high in calories and I try to consume at least one sort of fruit per day (veggies is a must with every dinner too).
I hardly feel deprived during my 18:6 window. Maybe I’m eating just enough, if not more? Can’t complain though Sometimes I feel a bit hungry or tempted to eat a few hours before my first meal but my mornings are usually so busy I can easily distract myself For context, first meal is at 12:30pm, snack at 3:00pm and around 6/6:30 I have one last meal for the day. My meals in my opinion are average size but I do eat whatever I want, normally subway, or rice and tuna, and can’t forget two cookies for desert and some fruit for snack at 3pm
I've been doing close to 18:6 for years without even knowing it was a thing. I never like eating in the morning..weak stomach. Would always eat lunch between 12 and 1. then dinner between 5 and 6. Rarely eat in the evening as it doesnt feel good to go to to bed on with food in your stomach. 4-6 hours after dinner seems ideal...before going to bed to avoid discomfort.
Just a reminder for women, that are parts of the menstrual cycle, particularly the week before a period is due, it is recommended not to fast. Check out Fast Like A Girl or other scientifically backed fasting books for women for more info. Some women report losing hair when fasting for too long at certain times - nobody needs that!
I do 18/6 and have a cheat day on Saturdays. I eat a lunch at about 1pm and a dinner at about 6:30pm. The weight is falling off me. I will need to move it to a 16/8 or even a 14/10 before I waste away.
I have done 16:8 for 6 months and lost 40 kilos. I have reached my plateau and still 10 kilos left. How long will it take to loose of I do 18:6 . Kindly reply. Lots of love from India.
Hi Sahana's Kitchen, If you hit a plateau I would take a diet break for a couple of weeks. Upping your calories should give your metabolism a little boost. I talk about it in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8w91BHmIz3E.html. Congratulations on losing all the weight 👍👍👍. I Hope thisi helps. Best - Mike
Explaining the differences between 16/8 and 18/6 is very useful, and you explained it well. Thank you. But I have two questions: 1. How do you define fasting? Nothing by mouth at all, or are liquids okay? If liquids are allowed, which liquids? Water, coffee and tea, juices, etcetera? 2. On a completely different subject, you’ve got a fantastic accent. What part of the Northeast are you from?
There are varied interpretations of fasting among people. While some individuals associate it with a surge in insulin levels or restricting oneself to fluids, I personally regard it as severely limiting calorie intake. As such, consuming beverages such as black coffee or plain tea with negligible calorie content is acceptable, and I even consider adding a splash of lemon juice to water permissible. On a separate note, I hail from New York, specifically born in the Bronx and raised in Westchester. I often receive remarks about my accent. Warm regards, Mike.
Thanks 🙏 For your great video 🥰🥰🥰🙏 Hope you had a very blessed weekend Today I did OMAD ✅✅✅ So hopefully I will be less tomorrow morning on the scale 🥰🥰🥰✅
@@MikeCola 🥰🥰🥰 86,5 Kilos Good morning Sir 🙏 Wish you & all your family a very blessed Week Stay safe and Healthy 🙏🙏🙏 It’s Gona be a hard week for me 🥰
I have OAB not sure how i got it. Started 16:8 of my own without any recommendations. Felt weak during first week but after a week body adjusted and felt great with lots of energy and OAB got 90% better. Was okay for 6 months but one day gave up 16:8 and again got OAB and other medical problems. Fasting really helps. Tried and tested guyzz.
If its for weight loss, it may be a permanent lifestyle. I'm now on my third go around... always did the 16-8 until I lose 30 over a few months, then over a couple of years it trickles back. Its easy to conclude for me, it'll be for life now, with the odd day.
Sir I loved the content you put out, Sir can you make a video how fat people can achieve lean physique like celebrities very curious to know about it, Since you are celebrity fitness trainer you would have many clients going from fat to fit having great physique, Tell us about what strategies to follow in order to do perfect transformation as i have failed many times
too much of a "good thing" is..too much of a good thing..i would not do more than 16/8 fasting daily, that`s ideal for long term use&results and maybe an additional 24 hour fast every 1-2 weeks.
Hey Chris, I agree...16/8 is a good ever day long term strategy. I personally do 16/8 Monday to Saturday, OMAD on Sunday and once a moth a 24-hour fast. I do that for about 4 or 5 weeks and then take a diet break for a few days. I talk about it in this video - "My Proven Intermittent Fasting Routine" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RJ6K6ZGAHqw.html Thanks for watching the video👊 Best - Mike
I agree...except that 18-6 is very reasonable for long term...I've been doing it for many years without even realizing that it is "a thing". 16/8 is barely fasting to me. You can eat breakfast, .lunch, and dinner in 8 yrs and just not snack before bed. lol I skip breakfast entirely (never have been hungry in the morning), then eat lunch at 12:30pm and dinner at 5:30pm.
Even if it's 16.8 or 18..6 my calories are same. .so why should I deny the benefits of autophagy for that 2 hrs. .beyond that is not acceptable for a gym goer. .am l right? I appreciate your vedios and love your view points. .thank you so much.
It's more than just autophagy, it's about insulin levels being reduced for an additional amount of time. I'm still trying to figure out if those extra 2 hours are worth it, though.
Hi Tyler, increasing your calories to at least made it. I made a video about it a while ago "Diet Breaks Can Increase Fat Loss" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-34BdVIEPvYQ.html Best - Mike
Hey mike, I am new to your channel. Let me say thank you for all that you to do for those who want to get healthy. I have try intermittent fasting many times but working overnights 12 hours 7pm-7am, I always give in because be so hungry while working overnight. I break it over night or eat as soon I get off work. Any suggestions for those who work overnight? What times should I start the 16:8 fasting?
Hi Lavell, You really have to experiment and find what works best for you. If you're getting hungry you might want to switch to more of a low-carb type diet. I have a number of videos on the channel all about eating low carb. Plus, Some people find drinking black coffee, tea or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in mineral water are all good ways to suppress your appetite. I hope this helps. Best - Mike
I work swing shifts 6p-6a or 6a-6p.. I'm doing 18:6 from 2-8p regardless what shift I'm on. When I'm working dayshift I just hold off until then. It's hard but drinking black coffee and water really helps. When I work night shift I usually wake up around 2 so I eat right away and then usually have a lighter meal when I get to work between 6 and my window closing at 8. I'd like to eventually try every other day and see how that works but didn't want to dive into that so 18:6 for a while. I just started a week ago and it's been going so well!
@@MikeCola To be up front it is challenging only because I'm working 12 hr shifts in a factory, climbing up and down machinery all day--so kind of hungry when I get out of work my eating window right now is 12 noon to 6pm--I get out of work at 4, so just drink water all day and maybe some black coffee my one meal is balanced, but I think I may change my plan to a 16-8 and bring a small lunch to work eventually we'll see
Hi. Your videos are really informative. Thankyou for sharing. I'm female, 33, 5'3", current weight is 145 lbs/66kgs. Target weight is 122 lbs/55 kgs. I've recently started 18:6 IF. How long do you think it will take me to achieve my goal?
If you eat a low carb whole food diet and do 18:6, you should lose 3 or 4 pounds the first week (mostly water weight) and 1% to 2% of your body weight per week going forward. So to lose 23 pounds, you can do it in 6 to 12 weeks. I know that's a big range, but it depends how strict you are with the diet. I hope this helps. Best - Mike
Hii Mike I thing 16/8 ....on workout days to get muscle synthesis....and 18/6 on rest days....this is my opinion ...and I have been doing that....for fat loss .???how is the idea??????
Ive just restarted my fast after i went off track with it last year and it feels just as good as it used to. I feel like the amount of water you have to drink to sustain yourself during a fast is underrated too as many people don't talk about it and i feel that it's the main reason people don't feel the urge to drink soda and are more interested in eating good food when the time comes as your body feels clean and ruining it with junk food doesn't appeal to you as much. Just my thoughts
I've been doing 16/8 for a month but I don't do calorie counting I eat around 1800 calories a day I have a good appetite so there's never any danger of me not getting my calories in 😅 I've not lost any weight but I'm confused as people say you don't have to calorie count when you're intermittent fasting? I will never count calories again as I am a recovering bulimic
Hi Shreesti, I think it's OK to workout fasted. I do most of my workouts in a fasted state. I recently made a video called "Should You Workout In A Fasted State While Intermittent Fasting" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hPx3fQqr5JE.html You might find it helpful. Best - Mike
Isn't it better to do 16:8 combined with exercising, like walking for 30 minutes rather than doing 18:24 or even 20:4 alone? Or the other good strategy is to do 16:8 everyday but do 18:6 when a person can, like weekends.
Hi Colbert, I wouldn't necessarily say one is better than the other. It's a good idea to cycle your calories by using different intermittent fasting schedules. Best - Mike
Hi Mike I'm a 16 year old female and I have been trying to loose weight for about 2 yrs and still haven't lost anything. I want to do the 18:6 method and make it a lifestyle I don't really have time to exercise because of school the workload so will I be able to loose about 25 pounds in 3 months without to much exercise maybe just walking here and there. Pls awnser. It was a very informative video btw great job.
Hi Aminah, when my daughter was 16 she wanted to start intermittent fasting but I talked her out of it. You are still growing and I don't think fasting would be a good strategy for you at this point. I would focus on eating good healthy foods.... All natural food diet. Avoid processed foods whenever possible. I think walking would be a great thing for you to do. Just cut back on all junk food. Best - Mike
I disagree...you are still a teenager...you are growing and developing. Don't do intermittent fasting. Eat less sugar and salty snacks, exercise more....portion control.
Even after fasting 16 hours if i eat 3 meals in 8 hours it will cancel out the fast. Unfortunately with me i have to barely eat. My body WANTS to be in the mid 180s
Mike. If 18:6 might get tough to maintain, wouldn't omad very very difficult? I am giving up 1 meal a day after 3 full strict weeks. Total weight loss 4 pounds. Howe er I am sedentary more or less(medical) ty
I lost 7kg in a month doing 18:6 fasting . Took a few days break from it . Now back to dieting but can’t seem to lose weight like before. Any suggestions?
Hi Nee Lim, Nice job 👍...you lost a lot of weight pretty quickly doing 18:6. I think it was a good idea to take a diet break. It's tough to keep losing weight that quickly. If you're still losing about 1% of your body weight per week doing an 18:6, I would stay with it. If you want to try something new, I would mix it up a little. Don't to 18:6 every day. Cycle your calories by doing different intermittent fasting strategies. One day do 18:6 the next 16:8, then try an OMAD day. I would also focus on food quality. My recommended diet is a low-carb whole food diet with an adequate amount of protein. I have a whole bunch of videos on my channel about it...Look around the channel. I hope this helps. Best - Mike
Hi sir I'm 17 years old girl i do exercise in the morning while fasting I also do 1 hours dance and 1 hour walk after my dinner I did 16'8 for 2 months didn't saw any results now it's been like 2 months I've been doing 18'6 fasting But there is no result Even with this all things plz help
Hi Laraib, I would focus more on food quality and less on fasting. Make sure eating a whole natural food diet no processed foods. Good quality proteins, fruits and vegetables. At 17 you are most likely still growing, so you should not overdo the fasting. Best - Mike
Sir for order of exercise would it makes sense to go straight from a pull-up to a horizontal row. The concept is to do bigger compound movements in the beginning but in this case there will be no energy for the rows. What should I do?
The main drawback of that approach is the weak link...the "biceps" will be tired from the pull-ups and will have a hard time performing horizontal rows. But try it anyway and see how it goes. You can also try a reverse Pre-exhaustion. After your pull-ups try a dumbbell or standing cable pull-over. It takes the biceps out of the movement and hits the back pretty well. Hope this helps. Best - Mike
At 1:09 into this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-90Y53aLNZqA.html I demonstrate how to do a standing cable pull-over...That's a great exercise to isolate the back. If you have a resistance band at home you can do the movement.
This is pretty easy 18-6 because .I never did eat breakfast or lunch until 4 just wasn't hungry until around 4 so I eat a meal at 4 and another again .like 8 a light one pm is my big one I drink lots of water too. Cut bad on soda I refuse to give up soda all together. I like only tap water I got it next to my bed at night. I can't exercise bc I had foot surgery and will take up to a year to heal . So this works perfect for me. I always thought if you don't exercise you can't loose thats wrong. Once my year I can't walk without my foot hurting I can't wait to get back to walking I love walking so much it was my thing everyday I feel someone took something away from me but one day again probably 8 months I will be walking the pavement or treadmill
Sorry about the foot surgery... The year will go by quick and you will be back walking. You can control your weight mostly diet so 18:6 with good healthy foods can work for you. Thanks for watching the video 👍 Best - Mike
I just started intermittent fasting i began with the 18/6 . Im 5'3 starting weight 188.5 on monday May 18th...today is Thursday May 21st and im 186.5....im only eating from 1pm till 7pm. And only trying to eat 1,200 during that window. Is that good for me or should i try eating more calories?
Hi Cubamex, the calories are a little low but you seem to be doing so well I would stay with it for a week or two. Then try to go 10 times your bodyweight. For example if you are 180 pounds try for 1,800 calories. It's also good to cycle your calories...It will minimize the slow down in your metabolism due to weight loss (metabolic adaptation). So you can do 1,200 cal for a couple of days and then go to 10 times your bodyweight. Thanks for watching the video. Hope this helps Best - Mike
A few weeks ago I went from my standard eating schedule, which was about 12/12, to about 18/6. But I haven't noticed that I've lost any weight from it. Some other benefits were mentioned in this video--am I actually really getting those benefits? I'm not feeling any different from having changed my routine, just hungrier in the mornings. Of course, usually all I'd have in the morning was an egg or something small. If I went back to doing that how much difference would it make?
It’s really all about calories and food quality. If you’re eating well and keeping calories under control within a 12 hour eating window that can work well for you. There are benefits to fasting for 18 hours, such as keeping insulin levels low and increasing your insulin sensitivity but in my opinion, the biggest benefit for most people is just eating less food, it puts them into a calorie deficit from the small eating window.
Hi Mike I have read that intermittent fasting imbalances female hormones. I really want to do IF because my work schedule is sitting in front of computer all day. Can you please clear my doubt??
Hi Jaspreet, There was a rat study that shows some adverse hormonal effects for women, but Dr. Jason Fung addressed that question here: www.dietdoctor.com/can-intermittent-fasting-cause-hormonal-imbalances-women Over the years, I have had female clients miss periods from not eating enough and exercising too much, and they were not fasting. But I have heard of women having hormonal issues with fasting, but men do too. If you are concerned, talk about it with your doctor. Plus, I don't prescribe extended fasting. I recommend shorter intermittent type fasting protocols like 16:8, 20:4, OMAD, and a 24 hour fast now and then. I also recommend taking a break from fasting regularly. I think the women who had trouble in the past are doing extended fasting without a doctor's guidance. If you want to try intermittent fasting, start easy, and see how you feel. Skip breakfast or dinner once or twice a week and see how it goes. I hope this helps Best - Mike
I was doing 16/8 but now i start 18/8. Is it okay if i play soccer at 21:00? I mean if my last food is at 12:00 will i feel tired at 21:00 doing exercise?
Try it and see how you feel. Make sure you bring some food or a piece of fruit to the field, to play it safe. Thanks for watching the video 👍 Best - Mike
I find a lot of intermittent fasting is about weight loss, I am a female prediabetic and 9 stone perfect weight for my height, so they dont say whats the best way to lower insulin without drastic weight loss, does 16/8 lower insulin or has it got to be 18/6
Hi Kenzii, when you’re in a fasted state insulin will be low. If you don’t want to lose weight, just make sure you’re taken in enough calories during your eating window. You might also want to eat a relatively low carbohydrate diet.
Hi Muhelisi, I made this video called: How Often Should You Do Intermittent Fasting For Best Results?ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCi0d5v60wM.html I think it will enter your question. Best - Mike
I generally don't fast beyond 36 hours, but I think there are benefits to extended fasting. If you plan on fasting beyond, say, 48 hours, discuss it with your doctor. My channel focuses more on short-term fastings, such as 16:8, 18:6, and 24-hours fasting. Best - Mike
@@MikeCola Hi Mike, thank you for responding. I am actually doing a 18:6 fasting but I was diagnosed with gallbladder polyp about 6mm in size and the doctor advised me to eat breakfast (my eating window is 12NN to 6PM) . I saw a video saying that cholesterol build up in my bladder is what caused it because of no meal in the morning my bladder did not secret bile to eliminate the cholesterol. Do you have any advise for my case? Thank you
Hi Mar Dem, sorry to hear about the gallbladder. I did a couple of videos about fasting and the gallbladder. You might find them helpful. Can Skipping Breakfast Cause Gallstones? - Intermittent Fasting ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xDJyt9YGWTI.html Intermittent Fasting Without a Gallbladder | Can You Eat High Fat? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HqqV8ZXT778.html Best - MIke
My A1C iS 5.7 But I have some fatty liver issues ,so I switch to a low carb Diet. Trying to keep my calories under a 10000 A-day , started out on 16-8 but I am very comfortable with the 18-6 fast I am retired with some disability trying some physical therapy but it is hard. Thinks For the encouragment.😇✌🌻
I'm glad the A1c is 5.7. You can turn around the fatty liver. Try to cut back on empty carbohydrates. Avoid fructose completely. Stick to primarily vegetables and low sugar fruits like avocados for your carbs (no processed food). I think 18:6 can work for you...But if you're only eating 1,000 calories per day, I would calorie cycle a little. Increase your calories now and then to get proper nutrition and give your metabolism a little boost. Thanks for watching the video👍. Best - Mike
@@MikeCola Thanks Mike for responding to an older video. My biggest problem is trying to keep my carbs down under a hunderd. Haven't had any real sugary food for over a week. But I see 1 to 7g of sugar in some of the things I consume. So cutting out all sugar seems to be near impossible. But all I am drinking now is sparkling water tea and coffee With heavy whipping cream. Not eating any fruit except occasional small cup of watermelon or some Berries.
Start looking at net carbs. Total carbs minus fiber = net carbs. Probably a better indicator of how much sugar you are consuming. If you can keep your net carbs around 50 you're doing good. Something else you might want to try is to put a teaspoon or two of apple cider vinegar in mineral water and drink that right before each meal. Research has shown it helps lower blood sugar. Best - Mike
Hi Sara, I like a whole food diet high in healthy fat low in carbs with adequate amounts of protein. I have a few videos on my channel that I think could help. 1- What To Eat When Intermittent Fasting! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z19g6pSL56g.html 2- Best Macros For Intermittent Fasting ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VlLseOijGSU.html Best - Mike
Will do .... You can always go 10 x your body weight to calculate weight loss calories. For example ...if you are 120lbs. try 1,200 calories. Best - Mike
@@MikeCola what if I am 101lbs and I am 39 year old male... I stand 5'4.5" only.. been doing 16/8 and 18:6 alternately depends on my cravings. And I want to grow taller is that possible??? People say I looked 25... Wow. But I have no calorie restrictions during my feeding window. I eat what I want and on my fasting hours in the morning (a cup or mug of instant black coffee wake me up and keep me going on the 4thday) and on my fasting hours before going to bed I used to drink green tea because coffee will keep me awake. Am I doing it right??? Please give me an honest advice.
I'm from New York. I always wanted to go to New Zealand. I've been to Australia about 30 years ago but only for a week. Thanks for watching the video. Mate. Best - Mike
Hi Bryan, why don't you try taking some essential amino acids after your workout. They are very low in calories and can possibly suppress your appetite. Plus, they are good for protein synthesis 💪. I made another video about them if you want to check it out called "Do Amino Acid Supplements Break a Fast" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3pdS54iCjAE.html If you have any questions let me know. Best - Mike
It’s hard to say. First make sure you’re staying well hydrated along with electrolytes. Please make sure you’re eating good nutrition within your six hour any window.. I’ve got a whole bunch of other videos, showing exact meals to eat. Check out some of my shorts.
Its a little weak...you can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner on a 16:8. Just no snacking in the evening. Go for 18:6. Skip breakfast...eat lunch at noon and dinner between 5 and 6.
@@MikeCola hey thanks Mike. I've been doing the 18/6 for 5 days with orlistat but didn't tell my Dr 😢. I feel absolutely fine though, just wondered. Thanks again!
I think you'll be OK too... I just don't want to contradict anything your doctors telling you. One of my client is on it now and it's working pretty well for her. Best - Mike
Hi couch it’s my second day I m following ur advice I had two meals yesterday day one big and one small and I have one meal today as u said I m feeling good not hungry thanks for that another thing want to ask how to have tahini every day and when to have it .you are my super hero I wish I can meet you once in my life to say thanks to you sorry my English is not good so sorry if write something wrong bless you sir
