MY EXPERIENCE WITH INTERMITTENT, ALTERNATE DAY FASTING 

Wow , first off congratulations you look amazing. I was 396 lbs and now since June of 2018 I'm now 205 .

I'm 16 years old and started about a month and a half ago and lost 11 pounds, now I weigh 198.416 and my goal is 143! wish me luck! Update: I’m now at 187! Sept 18: Lol I’m at 189 but it’s okay!

Thanks Rachel, I was feeling really sorry for myself. I stumbled upon this video one evening. I started IF the next day. I lost 60 lbs. You were my inspiration. You rock!!

This is truth. A doctor recently told me, "We don't have to eat every day!"

Congratulations to you. I am an old man, almost eighty. I am in excellent health with no signs of deterioration due to age. I attribute most of this to the fact that I also practice alternate day fasting and have been doing that for a long time. I also do modest resistance training and walk a few miles every day. I experience very little hunger. Good for you. Keep it up!!

Inspirational. I weighed over 600 pounds at my heaviest. Now I’m around 300 and still loosing weight. Diet management and exercise getting it done.

Good video. I am also doing ADF, and have lost almost 40 pounds.. I am now 2 pounds away from my goal weight of 115 pounds. ..I am 64 and 5’4”. 😃

Your journey is amazing! I started ADF 2 weeks ago. It is easier than expected. I fast Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and eat OMAD on my feasting days. Eat mostly carnivore with lots of fats. No counting counting calories needed. The weight just falls off. I also do weight lifting 3 times a week.

Thank you, I'm 240 lbs and you have given me hope. This does look like something I can do. Update: I started a week ago and am down 12 lbs!!!

Today seems like a good day to start..... what have I got to loose? Lol How about 70 lbs? Prayers appreciated.

I am about to finish one month of my ADF OMAD journey and I have lost 9 kgs (close to18 lbs) already. ADF is a life saver. Just try it if you're still on the edge. The results will make you want to continue. ❤

Congrats!!!!!!! Felt really good to watch this. I’ve lost 100lbs in 8 months this year and it’s amazing! Could barely walk 3 miles outside and now my only limit is time and do 15 - 30 miles per day.

Her biggest tips: 1. Distraction is so helpful, stay distracted to stay on your fast 2. Meal Prep beforehand so you don't reach for something not nutritious 3. Eat foods that are nutritious, not just empty calories 4. Remember why you started (when you're ready and determined, you won't give up!) 5. Drink lots and lots of water and zero calorie drinks that you like, to get through fasting days 6. Bonus tip: lift some weight or do weight-bearing exercise, don't just run! 7. Bonus bonus tip: have a really supportive loving friend or partner :-)

I have been doing adf since January 27th 2020. I started out at 241 lbs. As of today June 6th 2020, I am 180.8 lbs. That's 60 lbs. I've lost doing this! Thank you for being an inspiration!

Rachel, wanted you to know, after 72 years this is the video that reached me, motivated me to eat healthy and to start IF. Thanks

Your boyfriend's love and unconditional support through your hard times is heartwarming. A person who can love through the storm is an immeasurable treasure Thank you so much for sharing!

When she said she finally made it, and it hit. That, I want to feel that.

I’m 205 rn. I was 267 when I started. Goal is to hit 150 in the next 6 months 🥺🤞🏽

Hi! thank you so much for everything! You inspired me to begin. i’m a 5’3 woman who weighed 175 lb when I started. I went down to 140 lb. I stopped for a year and a half and am now at 146 lb, looking to restart so I can finally get to 120 lb which is my goal! Rewatching your videos again to feel inspired! ♥️

I started fasting mid august and have lost 16.5kg to date. Im loving it. Fasting benefits are amazing. The inflammatory pain i had all the time from my fibromyalgia is id say 75% better then it was and i can actually kneel down at work, before my knees were so stiff i wouldnt even try. Im finding it really easy to. Love your story 😊

You are going to have so much fun at your high school reunion!

“When you’re ready, you’ll know.” Bingo. Congrats.

Thanks, Rachel. Your story is amazing. I'm a 69 years old woman. Right now I'm doing 16:8 fasting. I lost 20 pounds. You motivated me to start alternate days of fasting.

what an inspirational story. I am 51 yrs old and am starting an intermittent fasting program as my visceral fat levels are still high. I teach at a university and see so many young people with low self asteem because of their size. You are a great speaker and a wonderful ambassador for how young people can take back control over their bodies and their lives in a world where the commercialisation of food and advertising is everywhere. Well done Rachel, your future is now looking so bright. I cannot wait to see what you achieve after such success.

wish me luck everyone i am starting tomorrow December 15, 2019 i am 280 lbs gold to get to 180 lbs. Hey guys a quick update 1/18/20 i am 8 days into a 14 day fast and down 22 pound so now i wait 258. Thank you for the encouragement.

We're all quarantined so why not start now...

Ok, I've reached my breaking point. The scale is going UP and I have no idea why. I don't over eat...it makes no sense. I have to do this!!! I don't want to have weight-loss surgery. I'm 235 and 5'4... I want to live!!! Please pray for me!

This video changed my life!! This was something I could do! I was recovering from breast cancer and wanted ALL the benefits fasting provided. My cancer doctor told me it was the best thing I could do for myself! I lost 30 lbs in 3 months and felt soooo much better. Sleeping less, no ups and downs during the day and so much more energy. Thanks for sharing your experience and I’ve sent this to so many friends 🎉

You started out a beautiful, young woman. Now you're a beautiful, healthy, young woman. Well done.

They have been fasting since ancient times in the Bible. They would fast to get spiritually physically and mentally stronger. Some people will say it’s starving yourself or making you weaker but it’s actually the contrary. I’m glad you found that out. You have grown and gone through a lot. Your a very beautiful person to share this with folks. Thanks a lot for that.

I did fasting everyday. From October of 18 till September of 19. I lost 180lbs. I just had all water and black coffee. Would workout and eat my meals once a day. It really is such a difference. These changes in life. You have to find what works for people. It's great to see you lost and are happy.

What a great story! To me, I think this is as much about God working in your life as it is weight loss. That is just a bonus. It took me almost 60 years to figure out that one of the greatest gifts God gives us is our brokenness. Having faith and the strength to put the broken pieces back together is what brings us closer to him. God bless you. You are a true inspiration and a real survivor. Thank you for this. Im gonna try it too.

I don't need to loose any significant weight, but I do need to take control of my diabetes. I know that intermittent fasting will extend my life...I will be 82 years young on May 9th!

Omg. I feel like you're describing my life. I am crying. Went through school like that, everything was "it's cause of my weight." My highest weight was 350 and I'm now at 127. I still struggle in my mind of being that obese girl. 😭

I realize this video is from 3 years go, but it is timely and timeless. Thank you for sharing to help others like me. I just came off of a 36hr fast. I lost 5lbs of water weight. I wanted to do more. I only need to lose about 20lbs. I say "only" because I know fasting will get me there quickly. But the main reason for fasting is the health benefits like autophagy. From what I've read fasting from 28-36hrs is the sweet spot for many people. And just yesterday I landed on the idea of eating Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the weekends. Just like you! I'm sure it will be tough at times, but I have your vid to come back to if needed. Thanks, again.👍🏾

Rachel - My daughter went through the same thing in her childhood that you did and it was devastating. My heart breaks for what you went through. What a wonderful video! I watched every minute of it and that's unusual these days. You are an inspiration! 💗

Bravo! As a father with a daughter who is having a similar experience, it's encouraging to see this content as I do my research to help her. Thank you for the inspiration.

Just starting fasting I’m about 5 minutes in wish me luck 🖤😳 Update: Fasting won’t do anything but make you binge eat I’ve learned the past few months be careful of this

This woman Isn’t just pretty. She’s Gorgeous.

This and Dr O inspired me so I started this last week (20/11/2023) at 91kg (200lb). Height - 165cm (5'4"). Goal weight 60kg (132lb) (ambitious, I know). Im 38, turning 39 in 4 months I am low carbing the eat days and i exercise EVERYDAY. Nothing intense. I just skip 1000 reps or walk 4.5km (2.8miles) or do step aerobics or 30minute HIIT. Just something. I will try and post progress once a month for the benefit of those struggling to find the right way like me...

The abusive relationship part has touched me. I have been there. Mental abuse is the worst.

This was the first video I ever saw hearing about this "alternate day fasting". This lead me to one meal a day, the Ketogenic lifestyle and weight training, which I've been doing since 12/3/20. I went from a 38 waist to a 34, lost 20 lbs, and at 60 years old I am in better shape now than I was at 50. I cannot thank you enough, your video changed my life.

I’ve been only doing ADF for 10 days and wow 🤩 I’m getting checked out, my friends are asking me what I’m doing, I haven’t really done a real workout but I have energy and actually want to get some exercise in. I’m not calorie restricting, but you got to trust the process because yes the scale may not always move but you can see the changes. I remind myself to have flax seeds and nutrition yeast so that I’m getting in my vitamins

I just happened upon your video today and you are so inspirational for me. I’ve probably lost and gained 1,000 lbs since age 9; I’m 49. I’ve recently just lost 30lbs after losing 50, gaining 30, and losing 30 again. I just had my 1st 24 hr fast yesterday. Your video will definitely help with establishing a more consistent plan for myself. Thank you so much and God bless!!🙏🏾🌺❤️

3 months into alternate day fasting. Down 32 lbs!

I'd love to see the reactions of people at her high school reunion. Heads would explode.

Im sure you felt physically so much better, I can't even imagine and am impressed by the dedication. But what I can imagine even less, is gaining the self respect, and the feeling of being proud of yourself. Congrats, you are such an inspiration to many I'm sure

Thanks for sharing. For being vulnerable, and being honest about falling off the wagon some days, but getting back up. Really inspiring.🧡

If you are reading this, You're Beautiful. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise all the best.

She literally looks like a super model. Seriously huge congratulations

This is one of the best most genuine fasting videos I have seen yet. Thank you for telling your story. You relayed the information concisely and with hope. Thanks lady!

I’ve listened to this so many times! So proud of you

Just started getting into alternate fasting. Been on my journey for about 12ish weeks. 60lbs down!!!

I would love to see the look on the faces of those who teased you when they run into you out there in the world!

I’m so proud of you! I have struggled to be consistent and you are an encouragement. You made me smile today. Simply Thank you 😊

Rachel! You did so very well sharing your story and have inspired me to try. I’ve fasted but never on a consistent pattern. You explained your process and how it works in a doable and easy to understand format. So excited and happy for your reaching your goals and thank you for sharing your tips and advise !!! I’m amazed at your transformation!

😩i need to lose 56 pounds. Wish me luck guys. Im going to start my fast from tomorrow 1st December 2019 Ill update about my weight every week guys stay tuned ❤️ Week 1-December 11 2019- lost 1.5 kg

For the record, you are beautiful now, and you were beautiful before. I'm doing OMAD, I'm a 40 year old guy who needs to drop about 80 lbs. I find this interesting, but I have a little girl who is overweight as well, and I am trying to set a better example for her. Breaks my heart to hear you say how sad you were as a kid.

WOW ! Desire , Dedication , Determination and lots of Disipline to accomplish your goal ! Congratulations Rachel ! You are a great role model !!! Thank you for sharing such an amazing story !!!

I completely relate to your story! It's been a roller coaster for me and I just turned 50 yesterday and have vowed to age in reverse! LOL I've been doing IF and Keto for years... but I'm back in the gym the last two months and the muscle and strength gains have been incredible! Thank you for your video! You are such a beautiful person inside and out and you should be proud of your progress! I'm so happy to hear that you are in a healthier place mentally and physically! Keep it up!

It is so refreshing to hear your story, because you were really overweight almost your entire life and now you are the skinny girl that we all think is impossible and out of reach. You are amazing and truly inspiring congratulations!

You had the intelligence and discipline to change. That's true beauty.

Congratulations, you look great!! I started fasting 32 days ago doing 18-19 hours of fasting a day. I ride my bicycle for 30 minutes three times a week and lift light weights three times a week. I have lost 18 lbs so far and feel great. I still need to lose about 60 lbs but I’m confident I can do it by intermittent fasting. This is the only thing that has worked for me, once your body adjusts to it it’s really easy to do it. Like you I had tried different diets and I couldn’t stay on them. Fasting is easy and you start seeing the results in just a few days.

I love you humility, modesty and honesty! Genuinely human and inspirational! Well done!

I fast for 14-16 hours a day .. I’ve lost 70 pounds

I am 17 and started off at 85.9 kg (187 pounds) I started one week ago and have already lost 2 kg (4,4 pounds) so far. I’ll update ya in a week! Wish me luck!! Update: 2nd week: another 2.5 kg Update: 3rd week: once again 2 kg down Update 4: After 3 months of doing ADF I have lost a total of 10kg (22 pounds) My feedback so far: it honestly isn‘t too hard to get thru that one day of fasting since you kinda get used to it after the first week. But where it actually gets hard to keep up with the diet is when ur on vacation. Tbh my last vacation with my family which was only a week, it was really hard to keep going since you don‘t really wanna limit yourself on vacation. That was the moment where I kinda lost it and started '‘cheating‘‘ aka eating on my fasting days and at some point even stopped fasting completely. After a while I then started gaining my weight back especially during quarantine since I was barely active and only sitting at home. I have now gained almost 7 kg back. So here are my tips for you: 1. WORKING OUT is NECESSARY! I am honestly very lazy, thats why I chose this diet but you NEED to move or just do something or else your weight loss won‘t last 2. DO NOT EAT ON YOUR FASTING DAYS! Even though ur allowed about 500cal on your fasting days. If you are someone who rlly isn‘t into counting callories, weighing portions or stopping yourself from eating more after you have started, you should really just stick to eating nothing on your fasting days. 3. DRINK LOADS ESPACIALLY LOTS OF TEA 4. TRY TO EAT KINDA HEALTHY ON UR EATING DAYS. Tbh I really wasn‘t eating the healthiest on my eating days since I didn‘t wanna limit myself on those too. So if I wanna eat choclote i am going to EAT choclate and that‘s ok, I still lost weight. BUT don‘t take it too far, this diet in my opinion is something that will really help your weight loss journey as a starter but I could not do it for the rest of my life. So just try to make it a habit for yourself to just eat less and eat healthier through this diet. 5. POWER THRU! You got this :) honestly just start you got nothing to lose I will probably start doing ADF again and will update you guys on here

It's soo good seeing that you are not alone in a weight loss struggle 🥰 great job!

I have seen a LOT of videos recently about this subject and this is by far the MOST inspirational. I feel so much more motivated to do this. THANK YOU XOX

I know I don’t know you, but wow I AM SO PROUD OF YOU

You look absolutely incredible. But your mental toughness/intelligence is what makes you truly attractive.

Thank you sooo much for your transparency 😭😭😭 not me crying thanking for letting us know you that perfection is not the goal but progression is

What a great inspiring story of overcoming the pain of growing up overweight and coming out of it as a healthy and fit person both mentally and physically. I am forwarding this to all those I care for. Thank you for sharing!

This girl WAS, and IS so beautiful. So happy for her results. You are an inspiration

My current weight is 305 & I'm aiming for 185, I'm starting now after watching this. I'm so ready to lose a human off me. Thanks for this encouraging video explaining your story, discussing the entire process, & sharing some useful tips & link.

Sent this to my mum, she really needs the inspiration to get herself back to health. Just got a message from her saying “wow” - guess it hit the mark. Thanks for sharing.

What I love is your change of sense of self. Through this journey you have held on to your self of self judgement. You found the plan that worked for you and while you did lose all the excess weight you needed to and incorporated a work out schedule as well you held onto your deep rooted self love. You knew that you were worth the effort and you proved that and I thank you for being such a legitimate role model to so many that are going through such similar challenges as those you followed through on. My hats off to you for being not only the necessary inspiration to yourself during those dark times but how much you have inspired others to stay true to not only themselves but the goals and joys that they not only deserve but we’re born to fulfill.

Police officer be like, that is not you on your licence pic.

I’m doing this now, I noticed my skin tightened on my belly and arms right away!! This is hard, but the results are AMAZING !! Only water during your fasting days, will give you the best & fastest results.... Good luck everyone!

Your story is so inspiring. I know this is been a few years ago , but what you have accomplished and the pure satisfaction of having done it successfully, is all the reward needed. Thank you♥️

Way to go girl - you deserve to be so proud of yourself - YOU LOOK GREAT!!!

You are so inspiring! I am doing the 4:3 plan as well. I am three days in, and I already feel much better! Mind over matter. I am trying to get down to 125 pounds by my birthday (which is in December). Wish me luck everyone!

You’re so pretty before and after girl!!!!!!😍😍

The most amazing thing about this was how you stayed disciplined while allowing yourself to be flexible. Sometimes being too "all or nothing" can make or break the success of a diet due to giving up if things aren't perfect, and it seems like you struck the ideal balance of sticking to your diet but adapting it to work better with your lifestyle and needs at the time. Inspiring!

Seeing your before and after photo transformation is truly insane. Im shocked and truly proud of you.

I’m not sure if anyone has mentioned this but you were gorgeous at your start weight and still gorgeous after losing weight. You glow as a person. Much love!

I just wanted to comment that this video really turned my head about ADF. I had though it was too radical but I am doing it now.. it has really been amazing for me. Losing 20 lbs in 2 months.

You are such an inspiration to me, I’ve been fasting and have lost about 45 pounds. I feel better now than I have in years. I needed your sweet gentle video of your journey and I’m inspired to keep going. Congrats on your weight loss as well as becoming healthy. I’m ready to be the best me I can be. You have always been beautiful!

Dream do come true to those that dream long enough, they say and you did that! Your story truly warmed up my heart! Congratulation on your success and thank you for sharing it with us. I'm much much older than you and I need to lose 25 pounds and will begin my fasting 4o hours tomorrow. I'm so excited I listened to you and read the comments of this community on your thread, thank you all for sharing your stories also!

i started at 150lb and i’m at 137lb all i did was stop eating a lot of food and drank a lot of water: EDIT: i’m 134 now

I currently weigh 160lbs and my goal is 130lbs wish me luck!!

Wow very genuine and relatable story finally a person who is extremely personable, down to earth and great job for your accomplishment, I’m sorry you been through so much. And you are helping millions of ppl by sharing ur story thanks

Great inspirational personal story. You were a beautiful lady inside and out before your health and wellness journey and now that you are happy within you’ve allowed yourself to shine and your shine is stunning. You deserve everything you have and you’ve made the world a brighter place. I couldn’t have more respect and admiration for you!!!!!

Lost 20lbs in 2 weeks. Running 3-7 miles everyday. Last year did ADF and lost 60lbs in 3 months💪🏼🌱

This is a great video, Rachel. Not only did you lose weight in a healthy way but I really like that you met your boyfriend BEFORE your weight loss. If you met him after, it might have reinforced the belief that you were only worthy of love and happiness in a thinner body. I hope you are able to move on from all the hurtful memories of bullying, it seems like you have a positive outlook on life now and you are able to offer complete strangers encouragement through your inspiring VLogs. I applaud you!

Your story inspired me to start this journey, I connected with u so much and I feel exactly how you felt. thank you for ur honesty and expressing how u challenged yourself to become a better version of you! I'm on 30 hours of ads so far. I feel great and already lost 3 pounds over the course of 24 hours! thank you so much!

Thank you for this video its very inspiring. I've been bigger a lot of my life. I'm not very tall I'm 5'4 and currently my weight is 205 I'm a binge eater and it's become the worst it's ever been. I tried fasting before a couple years ago but I would be too strict on myself and quickly give up and gained it all back. I started eating healthier in Nov 2022 and working out. I did lose 20 lbs in 2 months however I gave up the healthy eating and gym because something happened in my life that made me fall into a deep depression. I have not been able to stop binge eating at all since January. Its been so embarrassing. My clothes dont fit. I dont want to leave the house. I've been embarrassed to be at family events and im too embarrassed to show my face at my tiny gym. I'm trying this again but with more grace with myself and eventually ill start the gym again too once i feel more stable again. On day 2 now on 20/4 and I'm hungry 😂 lol im basically eating a meal and a snack. I need this to work this time...wish me luck. Hope to be able to come back to this comment and update it. I hope this is finally the end of binge eating and weight fluctuation for me. ❤

i just wanna say that your boyfriend is a keeper.

Awww. She's a sweetheart. I love nice people.

Congratulations!! I loved hearing about your journey, tests and trials. So glad you changed your life and gave me the courage to stick to my intermittent fasting.

People like you bring hope into the world Especially to those who feel hopeless Thank you