The #1 BEST WAY To Extend A Fast & BOOST Autophagy | Dr. Mindy Pelz 

I have been fasting for the last five or six months and I’ve lost a tremendous amount of weight I never knew fasting would be this much fun. I have lost a total of 60 pounds since a year ago and I’m loving it more and more. I’m almost at my goal that I had set myself, I have about 15 pounds to go

Tomorrow is day 30 of my 40 days/40 nights water fast. I’ve lost 40lbs so far. NO loose skin, my muscle is intact, and I have optimal energy AFTER the first 3 days I started. I’m doing as a HARD RESET on my life. I deactivated my Facebook, I dropped toxic people out of my life, and I stopped drinking on the weekends when I was off work. This is as much a spiritual journey for me as it is about weight loss. That being said, I’m excited about my progress, and can’t wait to see the results at day 40. I plan on implementing a smart refeeding plan afterwards to last upwards of half the time of my water fast. I intend on starting with broths and soups, watery fruits and vegetables, and then healthy fats, nuts, seeds and protein. This was a referendum on what was, and it has shown me what will be moving forward. 😊

Diagnosed Stage 11B breast cancer (last year) and stumbled on the ketogenic diet and fasting in my search for lifestyle change. Was already doing targeted exercise, strength training etc. I’m not over weight and otherwise fit but still want to improve my chances of long term survival as I have a 14yo son. Have been doing low carbs (below 30gms) since March. I also wore a CGM and discovered I was pre-diabetic despite being fit, slim and strong! This gave me even more motivation that I was on the right track with choosing ketogenic diet and fasting. Thanks to you I decided to step up and try a 36 hr water fast. I gave myself permission to stop at 24hrs if I was really struggling. I’m now at 42 hrs and am not hungry or distressed at all…. in fact feeling good and very alert so am continuing. Having a PET scan tomorrow so hoping for a good result. Thank you Mindy for your enthusiasm and support with continually providing great info, ideas and encouragement. It’s literally been “life changing” for me and gives me hope, as well as providing a positive point of focus on a daily basis, as I continue along this new life path with the enthusiasm to survive. Thank you ❤️🌹

1. Fasted snack - pure fat bomb eg. Avocado, nut butter 2. MCT Oil 3. Exogenoud ketones

In early June, I water fasted fasted for 5 days. Since then, the pain in my knee joint has significantly reduced. Since then, I’ve been switching from low carb days to high carb. I’ve been able to keep the weight loss for a month. I’m now ready to do a 3 day fast. The variation in the diet seems important to this 80 year old body!

You're saving my life. Sometimes when I feel weak, just the sound of your voice gives me that extra boost to keep going. Thank you. I'm down 36 pounds!

I've discovered that doing something I love like singing helps me stop thinking about food. Instead of filling myself up with food, I am filling myself up with truth and beauty. Just completed a 17 hr fast doing this! 👍

Currently 44hrs into a 7 day fast. First 24hrs was a little hard, but when I got past the 24-hour mark mentally, I felt better. I'm also having one sachet of LMNT daily. My aim is to kill off my sugar addiction. 🎉

We are using heavy cream in our coffee as the “fat bomb”. I am 39 hours into a fast normally I drink a black coffee but I am working alongside my 16 year old son. I did not want him on MCT oil as he is operating at a high level of ketosis so his body doesn’t need any encouragement. He was 50lbs overweight (same as me), he’s now 34lbs to his target weight, I have 13lbs to go. (He was inspired my weight loss). So we’re on Keto and intermittent fasting but after two weeks I decided he was ready for a longer fast which he has managed no problem (he’s on his second one). He lost 16lbs in 2 weeks but the most helpful thing is the coffee with heavy cream… it makes it a lot easier for him (and me!). Thank you for your great videos. I have done water fasts myself, amazing but I haven’t noticed a difference with adding the heavy cream to my coffee in terms of weight loss, they appear to be the same which is interesting. I have taken mct oil occasionally but it’s a bit yuk in coffee. The greatest result from all of this is my sons happiness. He lost himself in the carb coma during covid (like I did myself… and enjoyed! 😂) so it’s great to see him back to himself, his acne is also gone (although he’s trying to grow a beard… I don’t know which is worse! 😂❤). Thanks again for your very motivating videos, so helpful and informative and you always keep up to date on the research. ❤

Ive been building up my tolerance for longer fasting. I went from 36 - 45 hours, and right now im 66 into a 72 hour fast. No real hunger pains this time.

I recently found your information and it’s life changing. I’ve been overweight my entire life and am currently flirting with 300lbs. Thank you tremendously for all the video, advice, and information you give.

This video could not have come at a better time. I am 42 hrs into a 48 hour fast and was heating some bone broth up because I just felt like I couldn't go any longer. Thank you so much for all you do! Yum avocado, and now I can power through.

Two years ago, I tried intermittent fasting (18/6) and the keto diet. While it did help me lose weight quickly, I would advise against starting off too extreme. After two weeks on this diet, somehow my body stopped sending hunger signals to my brain, so the initial struggle with hunger only lasted for the first two weeks. However, three weeks into the diet, I had an accident. I passed out while riding my motorcycle, I didn’t even remember falling. When I regained consciousness, I was confused and didn’t know what had happened. I had never passed out before in my life. Luckily, I didn’t break any bones, but I had many wounds on my hands, legs, and face. I believe the extreme IF and keto diet caused my body to go into “survival mode” and actually it needed calories so that I didn't lose my consciousness, but my brain wasn’t receiving the signals, and eventually I collapsed It was so scary, I was very lucky that I was still alive. After the accident, I stopped the keto diet but still do intermittent fasting occasionally. So, my advice is to not do the Intermittent Fasting dan Keto too extreme.

I started July 2nd doing a 17 hour fast daily except on Sundays I do a 24 hour fast and once a month I do a 36 hours. I go to the gym 3/4 days a week. I can’t wait to see big results!

I like the distinction between ketosis and autophagy. I tend to forget this and lump it all together too, which I really need to stop doing.

That is why before I go to work I put a small amount of coconut oil in my coffee, because it helps me have energy to work in a fasted state! On work days my fasts are always over 24 hrs!

Dr. Mindy has changed my life. I never thought I be able to lose weight again in my life. I am 59 yrs old and feeling young with losing 70 lbs since Sept 2022. The last 30 lbs I want to lose is being stubborn. Lol. I do 12:8 fasting, but changed it up in the week to fast long. Good luck everyone.

When I first discovered you and completed my very first 36 hour fast, I noticed the lipoma I had on the top of my thigh had resolved greatly. No more nerve pain there! Subsequent fasting has helped even more and my most favorite effect of fasting is beautiful skin! Thank you!

I cannot tell you how amazingly informative you are for women, young but mostly menopausal or post menopausal. I came across your three weeks ago. I'm 66, 5ft 7in 165lbs. I felt heavy. Since I have been watching you, I have lost 15 lbs. Never before watching others. I was in apophagy twice now, was so happy I actually was going around the house saying I'm in apophagy I thank you, I feel so much lighter and more energy. We're in this together!❤❤😊

Ketosis v autophagy - • ketosis - switching to fat-burning v sugar-burning. What kills ketosis: blood sugar going up. •autophagy - kicks in after fasting for 17-72 hours. What kills autophagy: protein going up. You stay in a fasted state longer by not eating anything that causes your blood sugar or protein to rise. So basically - low-protein fats. Good things to consume to extend fasted state: • fat snack - salted butter(? - she didn’t say that but I love butter and think it would be good). She mentioned avocado and nut butter. • mct oil in coffee or tea • exogenous ketones. (Don’t take right after eating but can take to extend fast.)

I just finished a 93 hour fast. I felt good and did some light yoga. I have a cup of small coffee each morning and then on the 3rd day I ended up having a bulletproof coffee to keep my fast going longer. I broke my fast with Bone Broth and then a pea protein shake. I usually fast 20/4 each day. Love all the information you share. 💜

I finished my first 36 hr fast today at noon. I felt fantastic throughout the whole fast. I think I could have gone longer but I didn’t want to push it since I just started IF on 6/25. After watching one of your many videos I started it on day 2/3 of my cycle. I can imagine that it won’t always feel that great depending on when I do it during my cycle. ❤

I've lost 165 pounds. I love the stress. I love the desperate feeling. I love this torture! Every time I look at myself, it makes me want to feel the grief again! So I fast constantly. At this point, I'm working into what I'm calling Ketomad. It's freekin awesome! Pretty sure I'm about to drop another weight class because of it. I lots 165 and was eating carbs and sugar the whole time. Now that I leveled off this keto is kicking omad into another gear.

I love how there are so many more people supporting fasting, Jason Fung has certainly helped lead the way. I have never felt so good.

your positivity and energy is amazing and contagious!!! for me a mom with a special need kid... lack of sleep and stress level high most of the time..... now i can find motivation to loose weight and become healthy and fit!!!

The critical pieces for me are keeping my hydration and electrolytes i.e. salt and mg intake steady during a 48-72 hr fasts. I have always allowed myself coffee, green or herbal teas if needed. But I am not a purist. I do make sure to eat avocado and/or salmon or air fryer chicken wings before I go into longer fasts.

After i saw Dr. Mindy's video on the 36 hour fast i went and read the study she linked on it and decided to try a month of 36/12 hour fasts. Im 12 days in and feel incredible. The first 2 fasting days were the hardest but after the third 36 hour fast i found a groove. I have had horrible stomach issues and skin problems all my life (34 years old) but all of them are gone on this fast. I dropped a crazy amount of bloat/inflammation in my gut and all my joint aches are gone. Fasting can be hard to start if youre new to it but wow is it worth doing. Give it a try if you havent before!!

Love the pink top. Beautiful color for you. No more orange even as a side color. Thank you for all your help in getting and keeping us healthy.

Thank you Dr Mindy! Adding MCT in black coffee and 1/2 Avocado works wonders for me. Makes a huge impact on my ability to stretch my fasts out to longer duration.

You didn't mention sardines- I wasn't a huge fan, but seeing how much better my blood sugar levels and ketones are after eating them was a huge game changer for me !! Like 1 can a day was enough to get me through a 90 hour fast without any issues... I don't recommend a 90 hour fast , it just happened last month.... normally I do a 36 hour fast every week ....

Great video with good tips to boost autophagy. 3 Hacks that work for me: 1. Get busy. 2. Try to be sporty - I preffer running. 3. Avoid spending time whith people who eat their meals BUT never avoid water with ACV/salt/slice of lemon/orange/cucumber. My longest 120hrs.

just finished my 3 days water fast...feeling amazing! Your education made all the difference! Thank you! Read you book in 3 sitting...couldn't put it down)

Just completed my first 24-hour fast! Big thanks for your guidance and inspiration!

Perfect timing! I'm starting a 60-hour fast tomorrow. Thanks for this information!

Thank you for helping me, I started fasting for 2 months before my scheduled blood work, and my doctor was impressed, and I will continue this fasting lifestyle, ( not to brag but I lost 7 lbs) thank you again, I’m 64 yrs old and feels amazing❤from Gilbert, Arizona

I did an 18 day water fast recently but Supplemented with sea salt and also had some sparkling water and water with a lemon slice in. I felt quite weak and nauseous in the beginning. I broke at 18 days as it was hot and I had some dizzyness. But my body hadn’t finished fasting and was asking for me to carry on. So I took a break of about a week where I refed with fermented cabbage, kefir, protein and vegetables, I basically tried to eat little carbs. I was then able to restart the fast and did another 8 days. This time without any salt or lemon. I was feeling wonderful from day 1 no symptoms. I felt energised as I have never felt before during a fast. I love fasting on pure water (and occasional fresh mint tea) as my body goes into deep healing

Thanks Dr Mindy this sounds so doable, gonna do a 36hr fast this week!

I began fasting on May 1 and have had such amazing results! My doc had been suggesting around a 15 lb needed loss for a couple of years. During an appt in April he suggested taking semaglutide for weight loss. My instant thought was that there is no way I'm taking a medication to attempt weight loss. This is what brought me to Dr. Mindy, her books, and this channel What a game changer!!! Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise around fasting for women.

I've been doing intermittent fasting but I started a long fasting a day ago ,I'm at 43 hours of my 72 hours fasting so far so good

First morning of black coffee. I’m so determined that I don’t even mind. Mindset is everything

I'm in my first ever fast, went for the 36 (I know, too ambitious but I'm doing it) I'm 26 hours in and will be sleeping soon, it's late. I'm hoping it'll help me jump into ketosis when I leave autophagy. I know fat bombs, proteins and starch very well. Plan to have a fat bomb to break, use some apple cider vinegar and then have a keto meal. I haven't been particularly hungry hungry, I've had plenty of cravings. Thank you for this. My health hasn't been great for a few years and I'm way too young to accept that. I really hope this helps the thyroid too

Enjoy your videos. I got into fasting in a backwards way, I started taking hypnosis classes. I started doing healing hypnosis and the funny thing that I noticed was my body through me into fasting.(Autophagy) 18/6. I had to then learn more about what my body was doing and more about fasting and that is how I came up upon your videos. I found out it happened to other clients who I am working with. They started fasting without the intent. I really don't have hunger pains but I have redesigned my hypnosis to help in that area. I put in an induction that works like magic if I have issues. It did happen a couple times and I use the induction phrase. Love fasting for a few reasons. I feel better, look better and I am saving a lot on groceries. And it automatically controls my coffee intake which was a lot. No looking back for me. Thanks Mindy for video.

Just completed 4 day water fast. Using MCT oil in Yerba mate tea has been a game changer

I love this video! It came right when I needed it because I am attempting a 3 day water fast. I’ll settle for 24 hours, but let’s see if I can keep going. I love that I don’t have to give up my cup of coffee too. Thank you thank you Dr. Mindy! You’re my new best friend ❤

Thank you for giving us the tools to help us ease into a longer fast. I think this is a fantastic way to help us to mentally "bridge the gap" between shorter and longer fasts. Great stuff!

When I've nothing else on hand I have had a teaspoon or two of olive, coconut or mct oil. Much better than giving into the urge to be naughty and the symptoms are usually gone in 20 to 30 minutes.

I love ❤this. I have been doing fasting since the pandemic started, and really helped me. I feel like 10 years younger than my real age.❤❤❤

Due to yourself in others, I'm already doing time-restricted eating or IF depending on what you'd like to call it, But this is my very first extended fast started at 6pm yesterday, and it's now 4pm the following day. So a wee while to go and actually not feeling that bad. I'm simply trying to focus on other things as my tummy grumbles quietly! wish me luck, And even if I do falter I've done good for my first time. But I don't plan on doing do... Wish me luck. oh I'm only doing a 36 hr fast!

I'm gearing up for my next 7 day fast. Day 4 is usually what trips me up. I added a major boost of patassium last time and it was such a relief! It calmed my racing heartrate and cleared up my headache. I'll try a fat bomb if i really struggle. It's not particulalry HUNGER that does me in - it's the mental component - I think about and obssess over food to such an awful extent

Dr. Mindy's bubblegum pink shirt is gorgeous, matches the beautiful flowers in the back 💖🌷

I love you Dr. Mindy.!!!! I NEEDED this video so badly right now.... PERFECT timing. Truly Divine. 24 hours down. Must do some serious prolonged fasting to beat my stage 4 melanoma. Sending love &+ light. !!!!

Thank you for the wonderful hacks!! I really needed them last week, but I feel stronger now and will start a new 36 hrs fast this week 😊

I'm not afraid of saturated fat. Can I just add coconut oil to my coffee instead of mct oil. Or can I have a spoon of olive oil? 2 things I already have readily available in my home!

You helped me last night I was into the 36 hour fast I was hungry I went to bed. 1 more hour and I will have fasted 36 hours. When I woke up this morning I wasn’t hungry but I wanted my coffee so I put a tablespoon of heavy cream. Maybe I will fast longer than 36. Thank you Dr. MINDY. Added bonus I’m almost down to the 140s I lost 36 pounds since last September and practically reversed type 2 diabetes. This is a way of life for me now. I can only eat real food mostly ketovore and fasting. 🙏 God bless you for you help and motivation.

Yay I did it! I finally made a 36 hr fast!!

Dr Mindy, is a longer fast of 60 hours once a week better than alternate day 36 hour fast for weight loss? As a woman I struggle with weight in my lower body especially thighs and cellulite.

This video is great timing for me. I just recently completed a 40 hr fast to eliminate some ilness symptoms i experienced. Fasting is a magic trick in so many ways. I tend do be a "puritan" (as you cleverly put it) faster. But I think exigenous ketones are interesting for fasting benefits extension. Has anyone published research on this? Thank you for being our fasting queen❤

Diet coke or coke zero in no way spikes blood sugar. Many people have tested this and no spike occurs in any way. They might not be good for you but do not affect blood sugar.

Just managed my first really long fast went over the 24hr mark and went to 38 before I started having anxiety in my half awaken state this morning. Started sweating and eventually fell back asleep. When I woke a little while later I had to break the fast I felt awful however I’m going to be better prepared next time. I know it will take me time to get it right but I’m so proud of myself. For someone who’s never really restricted eating I’m super impressed but only possible because of you Mindy. Everytime I’m hesitant unsure or waning I whack on one of your videos or podcast interviews to keep educating myself keep learning and hopefully it will all stick one day. It’s a process a journey and I’m glad I’ve started. Thank you so much. Im going to keep going even though today I felt sick and probably ate too many carbs and sugar after just to get myself feeling normal again phew😅 god bless you ❤

Yeah, unfortunately this doesn't apply to me. My BS doesn't drop below 200 until about day 4 or 5 of a water fast. I have extreme insulin resistance. The only good results I've had is during the 3 months that I practiced both OMAD ~and~ ADF at the same time. So I ate 4 meals a week total. It was a bit difficult to sustain but belly fat pretty much melted off - quickly. I'm planning to do it again, but this time I'll eat (on the 4 days that I do) in the morning instead of evening. I was eating after dark.

I hear differing opinions on whether or not I can add some heavy cream to a coffee during a fast. I have blood tested after drinking it and it will either stay level or drop a couple of points. It’s very helpful (along with drinking electrolytes) to extend my fasts and avoid the headaches. However, my skin is looking AWFUL after doing various fasts for about a month now. Not sure if it’s a reaction to the heavy dairy or if it’s a blocked detox pathway?

I would love to see a fasting video with ideas for moms or anyone who is cooking 3+ meals a day for their family

3:52 fat bomb: avocado, nut butter 5:30 MCT oil

I found eating my last meal in the afternoon in order to get a jump start from the forced sleeping fast was fruitless because of the "Dawn Affect". The dawn phenomenon is a natural occurrence that happens in all people. In the early morning hours, certain hormones - such as growth hormone, cortisol, and catecholamines - cause the liver to release extra glucose. It's our built-in coffee spike. So in reality, we are throwing away a meal and getting absolutely no credit for it! So I have my last meal with a very healthy no carb, high fat breakfast to start my fasting. It gives me a jump on things. Just saying. 😉

Thank you Mindy. Longer fasts trigger my migraine headaches, and perhaps these hacks will help me fast longer without pain. Question: Could I have 1 Keto Cup in the morning in place of the MCT oil coffee? I am highly sensitive to caffeine.

I completed a 40-hour fast and I am not even hungry, I had a few chicken wings and don't really feel like eating. Feel great! Next, 48 hrs fast next week.

currently 10 days into a water fast (blood sugar is high 80s low 90s and ketones are in the 3s); what I do to make it work good: 1) have a 2 day fast fast 2 days before with 50 grams of protein - this gets my ketones around 0.7 to 1.2 when starting first day of water fast 2) take activated charcoal day 2 - 4 to get rid of dying gut bacteria - if not you can get a bad headache 3) no exercise (except very slow walks in sun to get Vit D from sun) 4) add fasting salts (electrolyte with no sugar) to your water to keep your electrolyte levels up 5) get lots of sleep 6) take water soluble vitamins (as long as they don't have calories) and trace minerals 7) take melatonin to before bed if you cannot sleep (fasting cause higher levels of cortisol 8) test blood morning and night make sure blood sugars are about 40 and ketones are below 8 - pull the cord on fast if these levels are breached 9) after fast refeed slowly first day: a) water with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice b) bone broth c) bone broth with 4 ounces of overly boiled chicken d) sauerkraut e) mct oil f) blended vegetables

I’ve been following your 30 day reset. I’m in my mid 50s and my cycle was very sporadic and usually months in between cycles. Now I have started getting a closer monthly cycle again. Except it keeps coming around day 20. So I go back to day one of the 30 day protocol. My issue is, I am not getting days off of fasting as soon as I hit the no fasting days, my period comes. Should I just take days off of fasting here and there? I’m perplexed I’m still getting a period, although not regular, at 55 now!

Hi Mindy . Im able to go 23/ 1 without that deep gut pain. Ive been doing keto because everything else wasn't working. I eat everything in that 1 hour and I've lost 40 pounds. I'm doing low carb and my diet before was really healthy despite my not losing weight ,and IF. My breath tastes like metal. Im about to start TMG and NMN.

I’m a Veteran,I’m on a lot of meds, I been following you several months, I’m 74 done a 24 fast and and several 11,17 hrs and many more, I am stroke survivor,been do sardines everyday,one can and some frozen blueberries

Thank you Dr. Mindy for these three simple hacks. They’re good to have on hand just in case I am super excited to be doing the three day water fast with you and all your followers these next three days. See you in the zoom call today !!❤🎉

Question about breaking a fast with fat and/ or protein. I'm following your 4-2-1 fasting plan. In that video where you intro this fasting plan you mention those of us women in our 60's (66 here) should always break our fasts with protein so that's what I'm doing. Got my Keto Mojo last week and I've been in light to moderate ketosis most days ( once optimal) and good to optimal glucose. Thanks for clarification on fat/protein tobreak my fast.💙💚

Hi, I am new to intermittent fasting and am stoked to have found you, you seem very passionate and are so considerately thorough in your guidance! I've been drinking collagen and a mushroom powder mix during my fasting window, does that take me out of ketosis and defeats the fasting process?

I`m 66, 260lbs 5' 11", heart failure, A-fib, aortic aneurism, high BP, angioedema and psoriasis. I fasted M-W-F through May, ate normally in June, and now I fast 3 days, eat 3 days etc. I`m trying to do carnivore (which for me means being barely in ketosis ;- )

Thanks Mindy! I love that I can have coffee and fats to extend my fast.

Thank you for your information on fasting. I usually eat a handful of macadamia nuts during my fast if i feel a little hungry. Is this ok?

2:25 Autophagy (17-72 hrs) vs Ketosis 3:40 Fasted snack, eg, avocado 6:20 MCT oil in coffee 7:00 Exogenous ketones

I put a chunk of ginger in my black coffee as well as the MCT oil. I'm on day three of my three-day water fast. It's been interesting to observe how I've been feeling. This is more for healing instead of weight loss. Yesterday felt like something was going on in my brain. It wasn't a headache. I'm hoping it was the good reset. I'd love to kick this depression to the curb. Good to know about the other hacks. Grateful!

Mindy ..I love you .I've got my keytones up to 0.7 with fasting and it's easy for me now..I'm hoping for higher too..my glucose is good and I'm also going under infrared lamp ...

Can butter be my fasted snack?

Almond butter really helps me when I'm struggling. I still just cant drink black coffee...ugghh

I suffer from migraines and that is my biggest fear when it comes to fasting. When I get hunger headaches and don't eat, it usually goes into a full blown migraine which makes it almost impossible to function .

I just got the book. Never passed 18hrs. But, I want to get a better digestive belly. I am hoping for 24hrs and maybe 36 to start. You are doing a great job Dr. Mindy❤❤

I love your videos. I'm on Chapter 6 of your book. I really don't understand how an avocado doesn’t break your fast. 😮

I feel great from fasting however can get overwhelmed by the different ideas and suggested process of it. When that happens it helps me to drink lemon water first, black good coffee with mct oil and when I get to work, and acv in water during the day. Can do 2 meals or 1 per day without overthinking and getting stressed by it all.

Thank you! This is a helpful reminder to keep on track! I have lost 22 pounds in six weeks and during that time did two 36 hour fasts at the weekend but I also stopped drinking red wine every day which was probably a major factor of the weight loss. Last week I fell off the wagon and ate a lot of things I knew I shouldnt and miraculously still lost weight. This is the best diet for me ever and I am 57 and tried most of them! I also love the science behind it as it makes so much sense to me. Thanks Dr Mindy x

C8 ( pure ) is technically an exogenous ketone. IMO, tip #4: Take 90 min naps. Use your personal time machine. When you're more comfortable doing this, take a 90 min nap before a brisk walk or light exercise. The cortisol bump will give you an energy boost.

Thanks Dr. Mindy. I fell off the fasting wagon over winter, I had a lot of stress and factors at work, but I am back on it. Just completed 48 hour fast and my gut biome is so happy but I wanna push it to 72 hours, going to use fat bombs to push me through!

I find the 72 (3 day fast) challenging, but now I have just a boiled egg in the morning and it helps.

Thanks Dr Mindy - 2 questions. 1. Any MCT oil brands recommended? Are the MCT products all the same? And 2. What size measurement do i put MCT oil in coffee? Great video ❤️💪✌️

I'm starting today I'm anxious and Excited I have some Exogenous ketones packets help. It's time for a Active and Amazing August!!!💞💞💞

What worked for me to create a morning brew…was transitioning to hot water with mushroom powder, cocoa powder (coffee replacement), turmeric powder, ginger, black pepper or chili, cinnamon, mct oil…and any spices / herbs that taste good like cloves and peppermint, lavender…

Hi Mindy, I bought your book for all the females in my family 👍❤️👍 Then we got so excited that you had created an app. But, yes, it is a bit because the ones of us not having an Apple phone can't get it. 😢 Are you planning for an app for us Android users??? We Love your book, and now I am waiting for my reset book since I am the matriarch, and past my cycle. years.👍

Right now I’m at 66 hours BS is now 93 and I’m feeling it. I was running at 120.

Thank you Dr Mindy. I started fasting on 4th May 2023.... Doing 1 meal a day. I lost 9kgs in in less than 3 months. no excersise

Hey Mindy Last October I fell and badly broke my humerus bone. I found that in the 5 months that followed I put on 16lbs and was suffering from what felt like inflammation everywhere in my body. I've been working on my gut health for some time via the Zoe influence here in the uk together with fasting and working on getting into a fat burning state since the end of February this year. I've now lost 18 lbs -Yiipppeee 🎉 - (still another 50 to go 🤷‍♀️) I've always drunk lemon water (other than peppermint, I really dislike tea and if I drink coffee after 10 in the morning I'm still awake at 2 in the morning and who wants to drink decaff -it has little or not taste🤷‍♀️) I don't appear to have any difficulty doing a 36 hour fast (I'm doing this weekly from 7 Sunday evening till about 10 on a Tuesday morning) then mixing up 18:6 - 14:10 but mainly 18:6 and I have to say my inflammation has dramatically reduced. Hurrah 🎉 My question is this too often for a 36 hour fast? Anyway. I feel I'm now on a path I've just found and didn't know existed under the overgrowth of 'diet advice' Thank you Cathryn J for leading me to the Mindy PELZ way 😊 Thank you Mindy - I love your enthusiasm A x ❤

❤ I thank my God for you

don't fast if you are eating carbs you should be in ketosis and off all carbs for at least a week before fasting or it will be much harder to tolerate, every fast goes differently, some times it's easier and sometimes it's harder that's why it can take 1-5 days to get past hunger and discomfort. Drink water and electrolytes and try to power through it, sometimes you will make it through and sometimes you may quit until a later attempt. You should do long fasts (7-14 days) 1 or 2 times a year and short fasts (up to 5 days)every 1-3 months. Fasting 1 day a week is great too especially if you have been naughty!

Something that helped me lose 50 lbs over the last year, besides a lot of walking during the Minnesota warm season, is a kind of fat bomb. It is an oz of extra virgin olive oil. I've just dove into extended fasting and keto. A couple days away from 3 weeks omad and one 48 fast under my belt. I'm excited.

Autophagy is my new BFF Thanks Fast like a Girl 😊 Ketosis is my new therapist