Fasting, Autophagy, and Reducing Loose Skin
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- This video is part 2 of my video series about avoiding loose skin or reducing it through fasting, autophagy, exercise, nutrition, and skin therapies.
In this video, Dr. O explains how autophagy can improve skin health and reduce or remove loose skin.
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• Loose Skin After Weigh...
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11:12 Orthodox Christians, especially Orthodox Christian Priests, fast all the time. Some priests / monks fast almost half of the year all up, but it’s broken up over the year. They would be a good test market.
I agree@@MaxStArlyn. I would love to see more long-term studies on people who have made fasting a part of their life for many years.
What an interesting video. Thanks for doing the research.
Did you know that pure Asprin mimics fasting without all the negative effects of prolonged fasting.
Thank you for the kinds words and for sharing@@rebeccajane3532
I have actually started researching compounds that can mimic fasting without the negative effects, as you said. As I get older, I want the benefits of fasting but I also want to carry as much muscle as I can with me into my golden years :)
Here is a product that I am really intrigued by. I haven't tried it yet, but I plan to once I am done looking at the studies:
mimiohealth.com/
@rebeccajane3532 where do you find pure aspirin. Should some people not take it?
My brother's friend has been using autophagy, keto and collagen powder for loose skin. It's taken 3 years, but his results have been amazing without all of the scars left from surgery
Thank you so much for sharing. I love hearing about success stories like this because it shows us what is possible. I hope that others read your comment and are filled with hope :),
I am interested as well@@Ad-Infinitum. I always love hearing success stories :)
What collagen did he use?
Good question@@1Sunrose I have used a few different brands myself. I have been liking Anthony's Collagen Peptide Powder right now
What would they do for surgery?
I'm 5'3" and lost 210+ pounds. I say "+" because I broke the scale at 340 pounds, at which point you have to pay medical personnel to put you on a freight scale and humiliate you in public. I wasn't that curious! So, I know I was more than 340 pounds, but I don't know how much more. I lost the weight in my 60s, so unsurprisingly, I ended up with loose skin. I have discovered dermatology treatments: RF (radio frequency therapy) helped a lot. I also do micro-needling at home, which also stimulates new (tighter!) collagen formation and red light therapy (I got a flexible therapy red light combined with infrared light. 'belt' off of Amazon). All of these treatments and devices together improved my skin considerably. I'm still a little wobbly and crepey in parts - but I'm in my 70s, so I give myself a pass!
Woah I'm blown away by your success and wanted to say I'm so proud of you for doing it and proving you can do it at any age, and how sweet of you to share your strategies for other people who may be discouraged. Amazing job and enjoy your recovery (emotional recovery is part of that!)
@@iamwhoyousayiam6773 Thanks!
Well done! You have accomplished the seemingly impossible, a tribute to your great strength and love of life. My story isn't nearly as impressive, but my weight loss of 70lbs has encouraged me to exercise daily, maintain a healthy diet and this has dramatically improved my mental performance and attitude. About a year ago I started moderate hormone replacement therapy and and now feel better than I have ever felt as an adult. I'm now building muscle mass, physical endurance and nearing the border of a normal BMI. I'm 68. Thanks for your info on eradicating saggy skin, I do have some of that. Cheers!
@@waynegnarlie1 Me, too! The "envelope" is NOT shrinking down with the contents. I don't care, I feel so much better that it's largely irrelevant. Although RA therapy and micro needling helps, I am saving up for a tummy tuck (ah, vanity, thy name is Linda).
Great job! What is the red light you got from Amazon?
I’ve done several 3 & 7 day water only fasts before. Today I’m currently on my 6th day of Water only Fasting for 40 days and 40 nights. Don’t let the food pimps trick you into forgetting how powerful our bodies are. I can’t speak for SKINNY PEOPLE, but if you’re overweight in the slightest, FAST!
Fasting is a very powerful tool for sure. I used to do 3-7 day fasts, but I settled into 36-hour fasts as what works best for me. I used them to lose 165 pounds in a year.
I also agree that things are different once you get lean. I talk in this video about how someone with obesity responds differently to fasting than someone who is lean:
czcams.com/video/83JNUiYhFlY/video.html
I hope this helps. I hope your fast goes well!
I would never recommend it@@hidden_lake. But I am not their doctor, and they have yet to ask me if it was a good idea. I don't make decisions for people. I share information to allow people to make informed decisions for themselves. If you watch my videos, I talk about how aggressive fasting and weight loss can lead to issues. I have never even recommended a fast longer than 36 hours
@@hidden_lake I am sorry that you feel that way. As I stated, I am doing my best to share science-backed information that allows people to make more informed decisions.
I don't tell other adults how to live their lives. It is not my place, and it is rarely fruitful. I don't fight with strangers online.
Speaking of the science, feel free to share the science that says that any fast longer than 3 days is bad for your health.
The longest recorded medically monitored fast is almost 400 days. George Cahill's studies that proved the power of ketones in the brain involved fasting for 5-6 weeks. A former NFL player just completed a 40-day fast without any health issues.
I am not supportive of this length of fast at all. But, as you can see, saying that no one can or should do it is false
Food pimps lol 😂 but you told no lies
It’s been done and documented. And it was a success for those people based on the results they ended with . A little research can take you a long way .
My sister went to the hospital and told the doctor that she’s in autophogy because she was fasting. And the doctor asked her “ what’s that” 🤦♀️ this is why I’d rather listen to people like you. Who ACTUALLY know this stuff. Thankyou 👍
Doctors aren't walking libraries of all previous and new medical writing. That's why there's specialists, and those specialists are only really good for their specific field..
Alright.. now ask this guy to diagnose you when you have a flesh eating rash with a secondary viral infection and idiopathic kidney failure
That must have been an NHS doctor in the UK!
My cardiologist didn't know too. I suspect Autophagy is exxagerated in diet world.
@@be.A.b nope USA
I reveresed T2D and lost stubborn weight with Dr. Jason Fung and I have "Zero" loose skin and needed no exercise other than walking to do it. Dr. Jason Fung and The Fasting Method saved my life along with my sanity ❤.
Dr Fung is a God sent
That is so great to hear. I credit Jason Fung with convincing me to try low-carb several years ago. He started me on the journey that led to my health transformation. I will always be grateful to him for that.
I love hearing about your lack of loose skin. That is great. But reversing T2D is he real victory. That has changed the entire course of your life. Good for you!
Amen to that. He has impacted countless lives
How?
Dr. Jason Fung is a huge advocate of low-carb diets combined with intermittent fasting@@JohnSmith-fl5qn. I am guessing this is the combination that the original commenter has used
Autophagy works! I tore my meniscus and had surgery to repair it, however, I have been dealing with pain and inflammation in my knee for years, preventing me from taking long walks or even walking up stairs normally, very depressing. After watching Dr. Frank and starting my ADF journey, all knee pain disappeared within the first week...amazing!
That is so amazing to hear :). This makes my day. I am the same way. As long as I have at least 1 36-hour fast per week my pain (neck, left wrist, right knee, left heel) all goes away or is greatly diminished. If I take a break from fasting they all start to come back.
Keep up the great work. I am so happy to hear that you are feeling great.
Seriously? I’m dealing with something similar
I hope that you see the same results@@MzSiillY. Myself, and the original poster, at least show that it is possible.
Good luck. Reach out if you have any questions
Oh this was just what I needed. Thanks for sharing. Im going to start my fasting journey again this week.
Unless you are younger than 14 or are using stem cells, meniscus (cartilage) is not vascular enough to heal well, if at all. I had a meniscus repair my sophomore year in high school. Didn't take. I had a good Ortho MD as well.
Im currently on my 4th 40 day water fast. Its changed my life. I went from around 360lbs to around 205, and I have almost no loose skin. After my 3rd fast I allowed myself to gain 30 back, and now I am getting back to my more ideal weight.
IME the longer you fast, the more effective your autophagy.
Congratulations on your amazing progress! You should be super proud of your results :).
I agree that longer fasts are the best for autophagy. But have you noticed any issues with losing muscle and other lean mass along the way? I used todo 5-7 day fasts, but I stopped because they were impacting my strength and gym performance.
Here is my series on how to preserve as much lean mass as possible while fasting. It should have some great tips for you:
czcams.com/play/PL7zPcraYKbGD171OjtsEoE3OF3U97m4L1.html
Keep me posted on your progress at the end of your current fast. Kudos to you :)
@@GrowGrayMatter I dont believe I lost any muscle mass at all, but in all honesty its hard to quantify it. Currently on day #7. Almost gave it up yesterday as my blood sugar dropped really low, like 3.2 mml/dl, but I pulled through and Im better today.
I am glad that you are monitoring things@@TheImmortuary. I hope that you stay well and it is a productive fast :)
@@TheImmortuary @growgraymatter I'm confused by this. All articles state slow weight loss to prevent loose skin, wouldn't not eating for 40 days result in extremely fast weight loss?
@@KrispKiwi It seems counterintuative I know but its like this. When your body is in hard ketosis, your autophagy is working at 100%. That means it not only uses fat for energy, but also canabalizes old fat membranes, intercellular gunk, and un-needed excess skin tissue. Its actively looking for anything and everything 'unnecessary' to turn into energy.
I have a family of 4 and when one gets sick, we all do, except when Im fasting. The last time I was on a fast and the family came down with the Norwalk virus, all except me. My daughter even coughed directly into my open mouth and I did not get a sniffle.
My immune system was kicked into overdrive, nothing could touch it. Any incoming virus or bacteria was seen as food.
You dont have to do 40 days to get those results, but the longer you fast the more powerful it truly is.
18hr Fasting is now my norm. What I love about it is I don't restrict what I feel like eating in the 6hr window (even ice cream or fried chicken occasionally, no issues) so I don't get weird food fixations or feel like I'm missing out. Combined with long daily walks it's worked great.
This is great to hear. Finding a sustainable plan that you can stick with long enough to see results is the only thing that matters in the end. And the fact that you don't have to be super restrictive means that you have been able to incorporate it into your life in a healthy manner. Keep up the great work!
I thought you needed a 72 hr fast for autophagy?
@@stevemorlock5366auto starts at around 16-18 hrs and is at it's highest at 72 hrs. A number of things play a part of when autophagy happens... hormones, water intake, food intake (when, what and how it's prepared), sleep and exercise.
I would say 72 hours would be where you can maximize autophagy@@stevemorlock5366, but the studies I mention in this video show us that we can see impacts long before that. Ithink that combining shorter fasts (to improve background autophagy) with occasional longer fasts (to maximize it) makes the most sense.
One question I have about autophagy is its ability or not to reduce brain plaque and therefore dementia and Alzheimer’s. Have any studies been conducted on this?
My husband and I have been doing 36 hour fasts followed by 12 hour eating window (staying away from crappy food) all November and we plan to continue and add in some 48 and 72 hours fasts. So many health benefits!! Amazing how awesome God designed our bodies! 🙏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼☺️
How can you guys handle going to work and craving food at work?
Or feeling fatigued at work?
Amen to that :). It sounds like you are following a 36:12 plan similar to what I used to lose 165 pounds in a year. Here is how I modified the plan a bit to fit my work and exercise schedules:
czcams.com/video/OPdKtS5Cqr8/video.html
And here is how I ate. I focused on low-carb and made protein a top priority:
czcams.com/video/R8YZKroAGMo/video.html
I have been blown away by the health benefits as well. the weight loss was great, but that is just the beginning of how my life has changed. Here is my health transformation video if you want to see what is truly possible :)
czcams.com/video/-Zf6KnetG4M/video.html
Reach out if you have any questions. I can't wait to hear an update of how November goes for you :)
I made a video about this topic a while back. It definitely takes some getting used to, but once your body gets adapted to burning fat for fuel you begin to feel amazing during your fasts:
czcams.com/video/Y7hoXVtM-m0/video.html
If fasting makes you tired, I would definitely focus on making sure you are well hydrated (with water and electrolytes). That can make a HUGE difference:
czcams.com/video/ciU8TV9Wsn0/video.html
Hydration can make all the difference. Reach out if you have any questions. You CAN do this!
Fat bombs @@bigzachful
36 hours is only a day and a half, I’ll bet that’s the way humans are normally supposed to eat. We have too much food available for us.
I’m 18 hours into a fast and my body can’t figure out if it’s full or hungry 😂. I’m hungry, but I feel like I just ate lol
Sometimes boredom or you being used to eating can do that. Have you tried sparkling water? Sometimes that helps with the hunger feeling.
@aluraemerald it will get better the more you fast. Just try to eat as little carbs as you can and compensate with fatty food.
Took me about 2 weeks to get fully adjusted, but I did a sort of fast before becoming aware of this method. So I was kind of adjusted when I started.
Just take it slow and you're good. You will get there eventually.
That is always the weirdest feeling to me!!! I'm down a ~180lbs and on day 2 of a 4 day water fast. I've not been hungry, but that weird feeling in my throat like I drank too much water is there... so weird. Either way, I know this works. I've been losing my stretch marks slowly and am very excited. I'm my early 30s.
😅 Amusing and super amazing
I've lost 144lbs since July 2022 and have way less loose skin than I expected. I wasn't sure why until I found your videos . I do intermittent fasting (17hrs) and cleansing . With low impact exercises. Like walking and weighted hula hoop. I also stay hydrated.
I started Carnivore diet almost 1 year ago, and lost 90 lbs, i went from a 56 inch waist to 32 - 34 inch waist and went from a double to triple XL size in clothes to a size medium. Although ive never felt better physically and mentally, ive been worried about my loose skin and could it improve without surgery. Thank you for this video, it is very informative and helpful and you done a great job explaining a topic that doesn't get much coverage.👍
Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your AMAZING progress. You should be very proud.
That is a big part of the reason I am making this series. People like you have transformed yur entire life. Loose skin is often the only thing holding them back from being truly happy and proud.
I talked about how to put loose skin in context at the beginning of part 1 if you have not seen it:
czcams.com/video/NdojPEPtSuU/video.html
I will make this series as detailed as it needs to be to help as many people as I can. Reach out if you have any questions.
Congrats again on transforming your life!
If you can be patient and your loose skin isn't causing you pain, use fasting it does work. I've myself experienced it but I have several relatives who have also by happenstance had the same results. I have learned to gain skin progress in 30 day windows. You will see various improvements week to week but monthly is the best gauge. In about 3 months of you being diligent, you should start receiving random compliments from strangers and friends. So don't tell anyone what you are doing so you will hear authentic feedback.
Thank you for sharing@@DJRenee. It is always great to hear from people who have made progress:)
Well said@@LV-wl7ch. I heard a great discussion on a podcast last week (can't remember where) between two women who had zero loose skin or stretch marks after their pregnancies. Both were consuming a diet high in glycine. This is more evidence that collagen can be a key part of the solution. I will cover that in part 3 of this series. Stay tuned :)
@@LV-wl7ch I've always been a normal weight except when pregnant and my skin never popped back. I resemble a raisin. I won't do surgery but have never had success in losing the extra. 5'7" and 127 pounds. Hope autophagy helps, as I have nothing but time!
This is just what I needed. Thank you for explaining so clearly.
Love this format of information, wish you great health brother
I'm so glad that you are covering important areas! Like if you have asthma etc that maybe you shouldn't go there! People often don't think! Also showing the no refund very important info to know! Kudos to you for saying what needs to be said!
Good video, im 64 years old , on keto now Carnavore, im down from 346 to 319, i have these little ugly hanging skin near my upper legs , I noticed since going OMAD these are tightening up , last month did 3 day water fast and a couple good work outs, noticed even better looking, now i know why , im fighting to see the 2:s on my scale this year. Thanks Dr
Dr fung had a patient named Robert. Guy lost 200lbs, no loose skin, the guy is in his 60s
I LOVE hearing stories like this. It gives all of us hope :). I have worked with several people who have lost 80+ pounds with zero loose skin, and I have met a few people here in the CZcams comments who have lost 100-150 pounds with zero loose skin. They are all reminders to never give up :)
Love the content. Thank you for this education! I lost 25 lbs and stopped Metformin for T2D with A1C 5.8. My journey continues to monitor my glucose spikes. IF, low carbs, no sugar etc. Much to learn.
One of the best videos with scientific support as it pertains to autophagy and loose skin I have watched thus far.
I have had some great success with consistently doing extended dirty fasting since February 5th. This includes fasting of 72, 96, 240, and currently towards the end of 144 hrs.
I've tried textbook extended water fasting and ADF in the past and although I enjoyed the mental clarity aspect; I didn't like the side effects so to speak. However, the way I've done it thus far has allowed me to be consistent and it's fairly easy for me to stick to it which is my overall goal more than anything in addition to weightloss and improved body composition by losing inches.
With that said, based on your vid I am going to incorporate resistance training in addition to my walks and yoga. And lastly I need to work on getting more rest. I already do clean keto for diet.
Your voice is very good for audio reading
This is the video I was waiting for
You are doing SOOO AMAZING Zoe! You should be so proud. It makes my day to hear stories like yours.
I completely agree that combining keto and IF is a total game changer. I am currently ketovore, and usually have 2 carnivore meals on my eating days. I plan on doing a full carnivore experiment in the future. I want to wait until my next weight loss phase. I am focusing on building muscle right now, so I like to bump my carbs up a tiny bit.
I will have a couple of videos coming out in the next 1-2 weeks about how to get better sleep while fasting. This is the most common complaint that I hear with longer fasts, so I want to see how I can help :)
Feel free to share what you have already tried so I can offer some specific advice for you
I’m subscribing. I like your content and so far your videos. This is to the point and you put a link to the earlier part one video here in the comments and I saw it in the show notes. I have watched more than a few from others that referenced earlier videos in the series and I wasn’t able to find the earlier ones.
P.S. I checked and you have accurate playlists AND these two on loose skin are there. Great find…
Thank you for the feedback and kind words. I am a teacher, so I will have some extra time to focus on CZcams over the holiday break. I plan on making more improvements to my videos at that time. I was able to get the playlists organized, but I also want to make sure I link any other video I mention, as well as direct links to the studies rather than only showing them on the screen.
I will continue to make my videos as hopeful as I can. I want them to make a difference in the world.
Reach out if you have any thoughts or comments.
Well Presented and convincing presentation! I am in complete agreement with all of your researched findings. Great information for older adults following these findings and currently creating new loose skin!
Thank you for the kind words of support. I am happy to hear that it was helpful :)
Be sure to watch part 1 if you haven't seen it. I shared some of the research that explores the impact of again on our skin health:
czcams.com/video/NdojPEPtSuU/video.html
I hope this helps
The skin adjustments take years. It is so slow that the change does not seem notice-able, but it does happen. I have been doing 5-n-2 for awhile, with the 2 periods being 36-hr fasts. It is really important to include resistance training in the fast period. Prioritize protein when feeding.
Thank you for sharing. I want the comments to be full of people sharing their success. This will help others stay the course when the going is slow. Thanks again :)
I am also using the 5:2 approach now. I have been loving it :)
czcams.com/video/FTKsq7b7Gvs/video.html
My belly was down to my knees. I did fast off and on from 325lbs down to 223lbs over 8 years. I also had two more children. Which slowed my progress. Gotta eat when pregnant. But yeah it works
I agree ❤
Theodosia works😊
You're absolutely correct. I think all of us on the journey to health should keep taking photos during and long after weight loss.
Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge. It’s helpful.
I have been OMAD over 3 years by now and I enjoy with this lifestyle 👍😊🏃♂️
Love the Barbell Medicine tshirt in some of your thumbnails. I’ve been a follower of Jordan and Austin for years and use their training templates frequently.
That's awesome. I have learned quite a bit from their podcast over the years. That is definitely my new favorite shirt now that I fit into it :). It is a great reminder that taking care of my body is all the medicine that I need now.
Thank you for all this information. I really appreciate it. I have been 'out of the loop' for a long time, and looking to gain control of my health and my life again.
You are very welcome. Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help :)
Here is part 1 of this series if you haven't seen it:
czcams.com/video/NdojPEPtSuU/video.html
I also have videos on different types of fast, the importance of exercise, and videos on sleep. I hope you learn a lot along the way :)
@GrowGrayMatter thank you!!!
It is truly my pleasure@@giodrakes. We are all in this together :)
New subscriber! I’ve NEVER seen a CZcamsr who answers nearly every single comment with more than a brief reply or a heart. 😍 This is the first of your videos I’ve watched, and I will be binge watching as many as I can! I’m nearly 3 years Keto (almost 69 yo) and I regularly fast 16/8, used to do a weekly 41 hr fast, which I need to resume. I’m usually two meals a day, but I very often switch it up with OMAD (eating only breakfast.) Over these 3 years I’ve lost…and kept off…36 lbs, totally eliminated years of arthritis pain. I would love if you did a video on the differences between Keto and Ketovore. Thank you for such real, honest, and inspiring content, so well presented! 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing. I do my best to reply to every comment. Everyone who reaches out is someone who wants a better life. I love getting to play a very small part in that :).
I will be doing a lot of videos right up your alley in the near future. I plan on doing a video that compares OMAD to 2MAD (2 Meals A Day). I also plan on doing multiple videos about ketogenic diets once I finish the series of fasting videos that I have planned first.
I will also be doing a video about ketovore soon as well. I have switched to a ketovore diet from a more relaxed keto diet and the differences have been amazing.
Here is how I used to it. I will do an update that explains all of the changes in the near future:
czcams.com/video/R8YZKroAGMo/video.html
Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
@@GrowGrayMatter Thank you! I’ve had incredible results with Keto, so I’m excited to see what my next steps might be. I’ll stay tuned! 🤗
I am so happy to hear that@@stephanieilluzzi7355. Going keto has made all the difference for me as well. I really think I have it dialed in perfectly now through trial and error. It makes me feel so much better. I also think it is the best insurance policy against dementia and cognitive decline. I can't wait to share more
I have been wondering about this. I lost the weight (~100 lbs.) as my Covid project, but at 74 and T2 diabetic have been pondering how to move forward to get rid of all the extra skin. Now I have a better idea of how to start. I'm a bit of a night owl so probably getting more and better sleep would be a good first step. I have no issue with fasting - my calorie intake is low and pretty high protein anyway at this point after the weight loss. So this was useful information. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your AMAZING progress! The average person (at least in America) gained weight over COVID. You and I used it as a time to transform our health :)
Here is my health story if you want more information. It was actually getting COVID that started me down a path that has led to 200 pounds of fat lost. It was a blessing in disguise:
czcams.com/video/-Zf6KnetG4M/video.html
Let me know if/when you find something that helps you with your loose skin. Part 3 of this series will cover things like Collagen that have been shown to be a big help as well.
Great job! Congratulations!!
Thanks for the kind words. It means a lot to me
Great information! I wondered earlier today how to deal with loose skin during Keto diet weight loss - and found your video. :-) I have 15 to 20 pounds left to lose, and my upper arms are not pretty. I will try longer fasts! Thankfully, I am in fairly good health, so I am looking forward to longer fasts. Subscribed!
I accidentally followed your protocol before I knew about it just a little bit varied. I’m eating Mediterranean eating one meal a day on Thursday I have dinner and then don’t eat till Sunday at dinner. I’ve been averaging 13000 steps and in the 3 weeks I’ve been swimming as many laps as I can in 30 minutes. I’ve also stopped drinking alcohol and focusing on getting better longer sleep I average about 6.5 hours of deep/core/rem I started all of this on 26/12/2023 I’ve lost 22 kg in around 10 weeks I was 162 kg. No lose skin so far.
I’m loving your evidenced based proofs…
Thank you so much. I love sharing my personal experience, but I back up what I say with science whenever possible. That is very important to me as well :)
Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
Love the message. It takes time. A lot of time. People are ready to throw in the towel after a month or two.
Thank you for the kind words. I absolutely agree. It is a process that is measured in years, not weeks. Stay the course!
@@GrowGrayMatter “years not weeks” well said.
Being honest isn't a great strategy for getting famous on social media, but it does allow me to sleep at night :)@@wheelofcheese100
Started at 82 Kg just over six months ago. Now weighing 62 Kg and some loose skin and loose clothes 😂 Happy with my weight. Just need to get new clothes. Collagen powder will hopefully solve loose skin. Autophagy, right food, hydration, lots of walking and enough sleep. It worked for me.
Thank you so much for sharing@@lastpreacher9093. I love hearing success stories :)
I will be speaking a lot about collagen in part 3 of this series. Long story short, you should definitely give it a try
This is a Share on my Whatsapp status. Subscribed..! Thank you so much for so detailed information Doctor. I have learned a lot. I was skeptical that you'd cover all of it related to intermittent fasting. but you saved me tons of time looking for videos on those matters.
PS. Theo, looks cute with "Her" babies.
I appreciate your time and energy that went into making this video, thank you so much
Thank you so much. That means a lot to me :)
I love fasting, it really helps me in many areas
I’ve fasted for a couple of years now off and on. I enjoy the challenge of 20:4 and OMAD. I’m currently in my second week of Carnivore + OMAD and I feel fantastic. I lost over 10lbs week one which is great but more importantly my mental clarity, skin, and aches/pains/inflammation are in a much better place. Excited to see where this takes me.
Congratulations on your early progress. This is great news. Weight loss is great, but it is even better when weight loss is a "side effect" of transforming your health :)
What made you decide to go canrivore? I am currently ketovore, with more than half of my meals being carnivore. I love to experiment, so I am sure that I will go full carnivore for a while some time next year
@@GrowGrayMatter I’ve tried keto before but the use of substitute sweeteners and the commercialization of a lot of the “keto” treats would trigger my cravings and it would be short lived success. To me it was to close to the fence and made it easy to quit.
Carnivore for me allowed me to not easily but battle the addition to sweets and win. It also improved my fasting because my cravings went away. For me I love fasting first and foremost and I find carnivore pairs with that amazingly and both of them together are the one thing that’s allowed me to push past previous plateaus and set a new bar for myself goal wise.
It sounds like you have definitely found the perfect combo (carnivore + fasting) that works for you. Super cool.
I was the same way with keto snacks. I tried to use the keto cookies and ice cream in the beginning. I still made progress, but it was a slippery slope. I do much better if I avoid those things. I did fine with the zero calorie sweeteners, but the treats were just too close to the real thing to be helpful for me.
Keep it up!
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I am not good with emojis@@jaska-jalmarixvi5757. I am not sure what this means :)
Phenomenal review!
Look forward to your ketogenic videos 😊
Let me know if you have any specific questions. I will be sure to cover them. I have a LOT to say about ketogenic diets. I probably have more to say about keto then I do fasting :)
Dr. O love your approach to weight loss. As an ICU nurse I appreciate your reference to studies and explaining their design. I was diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic in 2016. I was very compliant to ADA recommendations and using insulin kept my A1C below 6 and all of my other labs well within normal range. Over the last year my weight had crept up and my activity due to pandemic restriction had reduced to essentially nothing. My labs also began to concern me with lowering GFR
Thank you so much for the kind words, and for sharing your story with me. I love the fact that IU get to play a small role in helping other people transform their health. There is no better reason to get up in the morning :)
It sounds like you have made a tremendous amount of progress. I also commend you for trying to do it the right way. This channel is born from the fact that I finally understood what that meant. I have made every weight loss mistake you can think of. I am just so thankful that I finally figured it all out.
You are doing so many great things. Keto is a great idea for you. Plus adding protein and exercise is HUGE. I would say just stick with the plan as your body heals as much as it can. I personally would stick with the ADF for now rather than adding in too many long fasts. They will speed up the BG improvements, but they will also speed up lean mass loss as well. I don't want to see you trade one problem for another.
I am assuming you have, but make sure you have see the entire fat loss sweet spot series:
czcams.com/play/PL7zPcraYKbGD171OjtsEoE3OF3U97m4L1.html
This is the key to safe and sustainable fat loss.
My next big question for you is around sleep. How is your sleep? This is the next big hill to climb unless you are already getting 7-9 hours of good quality sleep. This can have a massive impact on your BG levels and fat loss. Here is a video where I explain why:
czcams.com/video/uw_CHTiN1LU/video.html
Keep me posted. I can't wait to hear some success stories from your new group :)
@@GrowGrayMatterplease lmk how to join your support group. Thx
Here is the link to the support group on Facebook@@8abid
facebook.com/groups/3156862411310735
I look forward to seeing you there :)
Thank you for sharing your story. I went full Carnivore, because I was influenced that this was going to be the best way to eat for optimal health. I am not a diabetic and I am not overweight I chose to try this way of eating to see if I could optimize my health. Well, after 12 weeks I started to get some belly. Fat started not feeling well and my hair was falling out. So how in the world could this be? Because everybody says how wonderful this diet is. I was eating ribeyes butter and eggs. So strict. Never cheated no carbs. Within 12 weeks.
My a one c went from a 5.2 to a 5.4. Which we say of course is not terrible but why Did it go up? Because one would say this is impossible with no carbs. Right? Well-being a nurse myself. I really started to deep drive into what was happening here. I stumbled across stephanie Keto girl on youtube. She literally got me squared away in no time. She goes a little bit against the grain. But I'll tell you what she is tried in true and she knows what she's doing. I got my A1C down to a 4.8 within the next 12 weeks with her guidance. Best $175 i ever spent..if you dont want to get a consult with her at least binge on her utubes❤. Good luck!!!!!
Thank you for sharing@@jennysiepka9900. I am so happy to hear that you have found what works best for you.
I work with people that are doing really well on carnivore, while some don't see any changes, and a few even get worse. The reality is that there isn't a perfect human diet for everyone. The key is to experiment and try different approaches until you find what works best for you.
Keto is a great example. I am the world's biggest fan of keto. I feel absolutely amazing. But this doesn't mean it is right for everyone. Some people don't make ketones, or use them, nearly as well as I do. And some people feel amazing when they add carbs back in, while that makes me sluggish and sore.
The beauty, and frustration, of being human is that we are all just living one long science experiment. Hopefully everyone figures out what works for them sooner rather than later ")
You look terrific doc and I know you feel better. 😁💕
Thanks Doc. The hits just keep on coming!
Thank you. The positive response means the world to me. I love getting to be a small part of so many health journeys. Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
yes dr jason fung . i heared his things 2 . i am still hearing many info on fasting and u got great info to some like his .
I am 71 and a personal trainer and health coach. Doing a 36 hour 'fast' when I came across your channel. The quotation marks around the word fast is there because I do add some butter to keep energy levels high.I have never had any weight issues so diet has always been about energy and performance.I think as body fat goes down,the butter helps me get into ketosis faster.
On eating days,my carbs fluctuate between 0 and 15% of calories so not a lot of glycogen to clear.When I was younger (20's to early 60's) I did strict water fasts and had lots of energy but now I seem to need a butter assist to achieve the same level of mental clarity and physical energy. Certainly looks like I will be sharing your videos with clients. Thank you 😊.
I need this right now, thanks for the knowledge
Another fantastic video 😊 thank you 😊
Thank you for the kind words. Your support means a lot to me :)
55 year-old male. I've been on Keto for almost exactly a year now. Lost 60lbs. 50 came off in the 1st 6 months. 5'10" and a muscular 165lbs now. Yup, I have some loose skin around my waist. Went from a 38" waist to 31". Fortunately, my arms and legs have almost zero loose skin. At my age, I see it as a 'fat tax' ;-) Wow, I feel healthier at 55 than I did at 35! Isn't that what really matters? It helps to know that there are options to put in the Knowledge Tool Chest. Thanks Doc!
Congratulations on your amazing progress. I always love to hear it :). Your weight loss is geat, but how you feel and how healthy you are is the real victory.
You have a great attitude as well. Fat tax is a great way to look at it. My attitude is very similar. I talk about how I feel about loose skin in part 1:
czcams.com/video/NdojPEPtSuU/video.html
Keep up the great work!
285 to 175 using Whole Food Clean Keto with intermittent fasting sprinkled in with longer fast from time to time… Walking every day with resistance training a few days a week. Took a total of 7 months and best of all no more meds…. Zero loose skin and I really did not feel like it was difficult process … pushing sixty and feel better now than I did 30 years ago. For the love of God stay away from processed foods.
Contratulations to you and Theo on your Guinea pig family. They're super cute!
Thanks for the info, super helpful.
Thanks for the kind words. It always means a lot :)
Here is part 2 if you haven't seen it:
czcams.com/video/UhS_-i8N7vY/video.html
Part 3 should be ready in 2 weeks. I will focus on collagen, but also cover some of the other key nutrients for skin health and elasticity.
Love the content! 2MAD and Keto have gotten me from 340 to 195 so far, over 8 years. With goal weight in sight, planning to transition to a WOE with carbs reintroduced. Think ADF. Will def be following for more. ❤
This is truly amazing! It made my day to hear this. You should be so proud :)
I am a huge fan of keto for a long list of reasons. You will see a LOT of keto content from me next year. I have pages and pages of things that I want to talk about.
I am also a big fan of 2MAD. I don't use it much myself. I prefer to eat 3-4 meals because my goal is to maximize muscle size and exercise performance. But I think 2MAD is a great way to lose fat. I am a much bigger fan of 2MAD than OMAD
I compare ADF and OMAD here. You will see why I would rather see you go to ADF compared to OMAD:
czcams.com/video/ebw63MmKDM0/video.html
Keep up the GREAT work!
What is ADF? Congratulations btw
I lost a few stone and wasn't overweight at all ( very tall and 195 pounds) When I intermittently fasted for 8 months I was amazed how it improved my heart problems. Unfortunately I had loose skin around my stomach and it was paper thin. Another year later and it has now completely gone.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am happy to hear about your loose skin disappearing, but the improvement in your heart problems is the real success. Congratulations!
Man! I have so much loose skin because I am a skinny fat person. I feel like I will have so much loose skin when I lose all the fat, but im hopeful after reading your comment.
I hope that you have the same level of success :)@@tv-21
What have you done?
New subscriber. I love your content. Unbiased information is what I always look for.
I am about 35 hours into a 72 hour fast for the first time.
Peace and love from Atlanta, GA 🇺🇸🌎🌍🌎
How's it going? My 108 hour fast had a surprise ending.
@sullymart It went well. Thanks for asking. I finished yesterday. I did 72 hours.
@@123keepitsimple97 how much kg you lost?
@@nikolinanina37 About 10 pounds. I like to do a fast more for practicing discipline with food, which helps me with my eating habits. ✌🏼
@@123keepitsimple97 woow!! Great! Thanks
Great presentation and very useful information.
I love your presentation of information. You put it together perfectly When one of your new videos gets posted I STOP everything and soak up the knowledge. Thankyou ~🎃🎃🍁💥
Thank you so much for the kind words. That truly makes my day to hear this. Reach out if you have any topics you would like me to cover. I will add it to the list :)
Gosh your teachings are excellent!
Excellent speaking skills !
Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot to me. I have been teaching for 20 years now. I have had a lot of practice :)
Thank you so much for this!
Very good information source without background music or stupid drownings. So good to be free. Can't be lazy when hungry. And laziness was my problem :) thanks for the channel
Thank you so much for the kind words. I am so happy to hear that they are helping :)
I completely agree with you. It is very important to increase physical activity when you are losing weight. Not doing so is the number 1 cause of weight loss stalls, by far. You will see that I have several videos about NEAT (Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) and the importance of exercise. These are super important topics to me. Here are a couple of the highlights:
czcams.com/video/6lmnWMXPhVo/video.html
czcams.com/video/_e0bNFsSjw8/video.html
Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
@@GrowGrayMatter I never had problem with body fat. It's all about cognitive function and being productive. Using the day instead of zombie walk after each meal. Thanks
@@GrowGrayMatter just sugars , proteins and fats in one meat ....hope I'm not causing hiperglication
Congratulations on your weight loss! Thank you for your help
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it :)
On my own fat loss journey, my loose skin responded best to fasting, and then ultimately I got the most tightening from going full carnivore while maintaining the 24 hr fasts (OMAD).
That is great to hear! I have not gone full carnivore yet, but I am creeping closer as I play with different approaches. I am a meat heavy ketovore right now. Some day I will take the plunge to see if it makes a difference for me :)
You are fabulous. Amazing transformation. How long ago was that before picture taken? You look amazing.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I am happy to hear that my videos are helping. The before picture was taken in October 2020. Started my weight loss/health journey in March of 21 (after a long bout with COVID). Lost 165 pounds in 1 year. The after picture was taken a few weeks ago at my sons Cub Scout even. I am down 200 pounds of fat (and gained around 19 pounds of muscle) between the 2 pics.
Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for the kind words. It is my pleasure. I will keep sharing videos as long as they are helping :). Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
Awesome, thank you! I am following along with your recommendations and giving it a go. Doing three days a week (every other day) fully fasting and then 8/16 IMF the rest of the week w walking and light weight training. Only on the third week but so far so good! I appreciate you sharing. @@GrowGrayMatter
This is great to hear@@tehutiboi. I can't wait to hear about your progress. It sounds like you have a very solid plan :)
I tried fasting for many years... full 30-day fast... 7-day fast.. 24hrs..on -off etc and plenty of others.... went full keto for a year... and workout morning and night....I no longer fast and eat 3 meals day...every 3-4hrs. For me, the skin tightening wasn't until I started eating healthier (imo).....introducing veggies and fruits back into my diet...along with proteins and healthy fats... I no longer get bloated or constipated!...I can truly eat until I am full and have fully eaten until I am fully satisfied which is amazing for me, and my tummy never gains weight and just continues to look healthier and better, tighter and stronger abs...skin looks as good as it did 20 yrs ago and muscles tone throughout my entire body is as good as it was 20 yrs ago if not better... 32-inch waist... down from 41... All in all... my message would be to anyone that no matter what any expert tells you ... everyone is different... You won't die if you eat some fruit and veggies... unless you have a serious condition you're treating. Just do what works for you... please never just follow what you are seeing is working for others because I wasted so much time and money looking the same and feeling tired and terrible for so long because I thought all the youtube Dr's were telling me I had to follow their rules or I would get diabetes or cancer.... just eat a healthy rounded diet 80% clean whole foods and 20% of what eve you enjoy daily and exercise every day and STAY CONSISTENT! do what works for you... good luck! : ) OH... most importantly...this takes many months/years!! not a few weeks.. to tighten the skin... just like mentioned in this video.. But it does tighten...(also apply body moisturizer to the area every day!) You just have to stay consistent with your routine..even when you think nothing is getting any better...it will!
Thank you for sharing your story. I agree 100%. The best plan for you is the one that makes you feel your best. It is also a plan that you can stick with long enough to see results. I am so happy that you found what worked for you. You should be super proud :)
I have loose flabby skin on face from rapid weight loss..it's been about two months...noted what I thought was tightening up but then it's like bam...everything still loose and stretched...will fasting make it better or worse ? It's really bummed me out, even tho I'm happy I've lost the weight...almost makes me look fatter ? Lost definition (that was filled by fat), now the skin just kinda hangs there...I have been in a caloric deficit for months...I do still struggle with a coffee /nicotine addiction so maybe that's what's keeping everything in limbo?
@@nadating Hey, I'm not the dr, but I can relate to what you're saying.. I lost 4 stone a few years ago and experienced a similar thing, by losing weight too fast (when you're over the age of 30 is a bad idea) I used to be able to go without eating for a few weeks/jump on an exercise bike every day for 1hr and slim my waistline back to where it was before when I was in my 20s, and looked great! But after the age of 30.. the fat loss takes on a new identity because you have less collagen as you age, the skin does not spring back as it used as the body fat starts to reduce and you start getting skin sagging. I would always choose to go for the slower weight loss over the fast weight loss to lower the risk of fat loss in the face as well. Once you lose the youthful padding/fats in the face they are almost impossible to get back unless you start adding weight to the rest of your body again. (Some people use fillers as they age) I lost a bit on my face but not enough to feel I need fillers... but still it's really disappointing when you see yourself starting to age.. the middle area of the face on a younger person is fuller and as we age the cheeks get thinner.... fast weight loss speeds this up. The Dr will have more, better info than me... this was just my own experience. Good luck
Thank u for mentioning the time frame. I lost almost 15 lbs rapidly and while everything seemed tight at first I started to get or seem flabby...I was overloading on coffee + the shitty creamer + a nicotine habit and have struggled to just eat period ...and the sagging face and body that I have (it's not too extreme as I'm not looking fully like a basset hound, but it's just not enough to make me look aged and older) it's like I lost a volume and the fat is squishy and stretchy on my face arms and legs...was happy with the weight loss but not this...felt like it's never gonna go back to normal
Regular healthy eating DOES NOT tighten loose skin from significant weight loss. It might help if someone has lost a few lbs and they're flabby but it's not going to help if someone has lost 100 lbs. This comment is from someone pushing "eat healthy and that's all you need" and that doesn't work for the vast majority of people. If anything, don't listen to people in the comments who may be lying just to sound good or to push an agenda because they don't like the video. I seriously doubt this person fasted for years or ever.
I've been keto for almost 5 years now, started with 300lbs and stalled at ~220 and I maintained that weight.
I have very stubborn belly fat and a lot of skin to shrink, doing the ocasional 72hs and several 120hs, but I didn't break my stall or reduce my skin, until I saw a video of yours where you talk about your ADF and I said: "I can try that".
I adapted in 2 weeks and is like nothing, now I moved to carnivore, started lifting weights and sprinting and I feel great, I'm in 185lbs now.
Thank you for your great videos.
Wow. This makes me so happy to hear. I hope you are so proud of your AMAZING progress.
ADF is such a powerful tool. I feel like it is the fasting sweet spot for me and tons of other people.
I am currently ketovore. I love experimenting, so I do plan on doing a carnivore experiment next year. What made you transition that way if you don't mind me asking?
Keep up the great work!
@@GrowGrayMatter I live in South America in a country that has 3.5 million people and 12 million cattle, red meat here is king so to me is really easy to do carnivore, we have excellent grass fed meats and ironically, grass fed is cheaper than grain fed.
I've made carnivore before, but this time I'm avoiding cheese, bc to me is a trigger that is hard to control.
12 million grass-fed cows sounds like heaven to me@@hyto :).
I still eat some cheese. But I have to be careful with how much I eat as well. I have it as a little dessert rather than part of the main course.
Thanks again for sharing. You are doing great!
Adf?
@@mattborras55 ADF: Alternate Day Fasting, Dr O has a video about it.
This is so helpful, thank you! I always appreciate how clearly you break down the science for us. I’m interested in the kejo moto meter you use, but didn’t see the link & discount code in the description. Thanks again for helping us improve our health!
I am so sorry. They sent me the link but I forgot to add it in the description. It is there now, and here is the link as well:
bit.ly/3rGkd50
I am better at explaining science than I am at being organized. Sorry again for forgetting
I really do appreciate the kind words. Please reach out if there are topics that you want me to cover. I will add them to the list :)
can't wait part 3
Thank you for letting me know. I am so happy that this series is helping people.
I will have a video about collagen ready soon. My wife and I went on a short trip to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary, so I am a bit behind.
Reach out if you have any topics that you want to make sure I cover in this series. I am here to help
Hi Dr Frank . Just loved this podcast 👍
I’ve just started on keto 3mths ago and feel Brilliant! I do intermitting fasting everyday from 5pm - 1pm and do a 48hr fast once a week . I started at 72kgs and now weigh 66kgs . Am I going in the right direction. I eat 2meals a day . Would I loose more if I ate just one meal
Thanks for reaching out. I am so happy to hear that you are doing well. it sounds to me like you are making great progress. I don't/wouldn't start making changes unless you start to have issues. If it ain't broke, don't fix it :)
I personally prefer 2MAD over OMAD for almost everyone. Getting a second protein-rich meal in your eating window can make a really big difference when it comes to protecting muscle while you lose fat. I will do a video about how I like to use 2MAD in a few weeks.
You might lose more weight if you switched to OMAD, but they key is to make sure you are losing as much fat as you can while losing as little (or no) lean mass like muscle along the way.
Here is a video playlist that I am very proud of. It is called the fat-loss sweet spot. It is all the major things you can focus on to lose fat while protecting muscle:
czcams.com/play/PL7zPcraYKbGD171OjtsEoE3OF3U97m4L1.html
Reach out if you have any other questions. I am here to help. Keep up the GREAT work :)
I am 34 years old, weigh 355ib, and am 6'3"tall. I was overweight as a kid, stayed around 250ib as a teen, stayed around 290ib until 27, and have been between 350 to 380 until 34. I have been scared about loose skin. But am so fed up with being obeased. So i have atarted a fitness plan. Essentially I am workout out ever other day. Between workout I am doing a 36hr fast. On the days that I workout, I am consuming 1400cal thats higher in fat and protein but middle range of carbs. Hopefully my plan works. I will document and tr ack my progress.
Thank you for sharing. I am so happy to hear that you are ready to transform your health and you life :)
Here is the fasting and eating plan that I followed if it helps you as you develop your plan:
czcams.com/video/OPdKtS5Cqr8/video.html
czcams.com/video/R8YZKroAGMo/video.html
And here is my health transformation video if you need a little more motivation :)
czcams.com/video/-Zf6KnetG4M/video.html
You CAN do this! Reach out if you need any support. I would also love to hear how it goes
OBESE.
I've heard the 36 hour fast is the magic number. Sounds like you're on the right track.
It is definitely the magic number for me@@sarita5572 :). It is where I feel the best, lose the most fat, etc.
I hope that it works for you as well
Are you working out when your fasting, as this is when you will benefit the most as your using energy from your body rather than energy from what you've eaten.
Thanks a lot! Great video.
Thank you for the kind words and support.
Here is part 1 in case you haven't seen it:
czcams.com/video/NdojPEPtSuU/video.html
I will have a new video in this series in 2 weeks. It will focus on collagen and other nutrients that improve skin health.
Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to to help
WOW loved he vid. Thank you.
This was great. Autophagy is definitely catabolic but can be cycled. This is the first video I’ve seen that’s made me realize the importance of sleep as it relates to autophagy. I began fasting one day (36 hours) a week earlier this year but I’ve seen my sleep score improve all around and didn’t think it was related.
Seeing this makes me wonder if it’s a virtuous cycle where good sleep or autophagy can help the other.
This is a great question. I think that everything is related. I call it spiraling into control.
Look at my 200-pound weight loss story. I started by going low-carb/fasting and taking a few walks. This led to some weight loss, which allowed me to take longer walks. Which led to improved sleep. Which led to more weight loss. The weight loss (and decreased inflammation from fasting) led to less joint pain. Then I was able to start lifting weights, which sped up the process even further. You see the point :)
Here is my favorite example of how related everything is. This video shows 8 ways that poor sleep is driving fat gain:
czcams.com/video/uw_CHTiN1LU/video.html
I am currently following a 5:2 plan that has me fasting 36 hours twice a week. I feel amazing:
czcams.com/video/FTKsq7b7Gvs/video.html
Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
@@GrowGrayMatter
Grateful that I just found your content ...
I am happy that you are here@@djimiwreybigsby5263. Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
interesting re-interpretion of the vicious circle because usually there's nothing virtuous about an downward spiral... 😉
Very true@@geringergasse2. That's why I think of it as spiraling INTO control. Every step can get us closer to our goals if we do things the right way :)
As a women, I gained 20kg (40pounds) during pregnancy 😂, after birthing, I had loose skin and texture. But lost 22kg (44pounds) of weight from breast feeding and reducing my intake. My skin shrunk back, within a year maybe six months. I didn't notice. And got my abs back too.
Congrats! That is great news :). I was just teaching my nutrition students this week about how breastfeeding can play a huge role in helping someone return to their pre-pregnancy weight.
@@GrowGrayMatter Yes and muscle tone in my core. While breast feeding you get little twangs and pants in your muscles. I suppose our bodies need our core muscles to return their strength for future births and pelvic or also to retain a preganancy. I was doing psyc at uni at the time and these benefits were what my aim was along with natural immunity gained from breast feeding. Went back to 60kg of from 82.
So awesome to hear :)@@AHD2105
Hey, this is amazing. I didn’t breastfeed due to health reasons and 3 years later I have the loose skin. I had a C- section. What else did you do to lose the skin?
@@MsVarie That was it really. I did make sure I had a high protein diet, and I probably went easy on the carbs, but didn't diet. Breastfeeding does a lot to recover our bodies after birth. But I have heard that intermittent fasting puts the body into autophagy which can help, if you are no longer having children. I remember after that I would always hold my tummy in. Not sure if that helped. But I didn't do that until my weight returned to 60kg.
Very informative❤ thank you
Thank you for the kind words. I hope that this series helps a lot of people :)
Here is part 1 if you haven't seen it:
czcams.com/video/NdojPEPtSuU/video.html
Please reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
Great info couldn’t click away
Gasp! Our "boy" Guinea Pig had 2 babies! "He" was pre-pregnant and we ended up doubling our 2 piggies to 4. The bouncing babies are adorable ❤
It was a blessing in disguise for sure. They are so stinking cute. we have decided to keep them all, but we have separated the males and females so there are no future surprises :)
@@GrowGrayMatter You can get your female guinea pigs spayed, and/or the males neutered.
This is great info! I was obese until my 40s. Now I am maintaining 150lbs of weight loss throught diet and fasting and 3 years of maintaining I am still working on the skin. At the same time I am realizing that I may have issues with collagen already because of a connective tissue disorder. I have amazing results in my body with 3-4 day fast when it comes to skin.
Thank you so much for sharing. Hearing about your success has made my day!!! You have transformed your life. I hope that you are beyond proud :). I am also happy to hear that longer fasts are having such a great impact on skin health. I d best with regular 36 hour fasts, but occasional 3-7 day fasts have been an amazing reset for me as well.
Here is a part 1 of the series if you haven't seen it.
czcams.com/video/NdojPEPtSuU/video.html
I will cover collagen supplementation in part 3. I do think that the science supports giving it a try.
Not to be nosey but what issue do you have with collagen? I wrote a post above on my experience and I really think the collagen at 1,600mg per day may have been one of the important factors. I do not have any connective tissue issues luckily.
I think she meant that she may need even more help restoring collagen than the "typical" person@@markwhite6782. But I could be wrong. I try not to put words in other peoples mouths
@@GrowGrayMatterpeople with connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos make faulty collagen.
Good work!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 now go watch and learn as much as you can about getting into autophagy and loose skin & let your body use up the excess skin over time…
Great info. ❤🎉🎉
Thank you for the kind words. I hope the rest of the series is helpful as well :)
Reach out if you have any questions.
Last year I lost about 20 pounds.
I was consuming big quantities of bone broth as well as collagen powder. My skin actually became more elastic than it was before. I was amazed because i am 50 years old and I had loose skin and cellulite since I was a teenager!
The only problem was that I didnt do enough strength training and I was probably not eating enough to gain muscle mass. So my skin was a little loose, like a deflated ballon. I was also feeling a little weak and eventually I lost my motivation and gained back the fat. Which is very unfortunate.
I believe that if I had persisted with weight training and more protein etc, i would have seen great results.
Thanks for this series, because this time I am already making better choises.
Thank you so much for sharing. It sounds like you have a solid handle on how to make things work even better for you moving forward.
I will record a video about the importance of collagen next week. It will be out soon. I think the science is clear that collagen improves skin health. We are both living proof :)
I am the worlds biggest fan of strength training while losing fat. I credit my focus on building/preserving muscle with why I succeeded this time after years and years of failure.
I think this video series will be a huge help for you. I talk about every major way to improve the health of your muscle while losing fat. It sounds like it is right up your alley :)
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Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
@@GrowGrayMatter I really hope so! I am looking forward to the next installments on this intriguing series. (Better than Netflix 😂)
But, are they better than Prime Video?@@debygiannioti4271 LOL
@@GrowGrayMatter oh yeah!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks so much for the kind words :)@@debygiannioti4271
I’ve been doing OMAD for about a month now and it’s helped me a lot.
My weight loss is moderate which is ok, the first couple of weeks I lost about 11lbs and it’s kind of slowing down so I’m assuming that was mostly water weight. I’m happy because I no longer have depression and anxiety, my breathing has gotten better (I didn’t even know I had an issue with breathing until I started doing this), I don’t crave alcohol anymore (I was a binge drinking and would binge drink every 1-2 weeks) on top of binge drinking I would binge eat from being hungover and I obviously don’t do that anymore, I just feel overall so much more happier and healthier and I don’t want to ever go back.
Weight loss is just a bonus for me at this point even though I started this initially to lose weight.
People get worried when I tell them I fast because they think fasting means starving yourself which isn’t at all true. Once I explain to them the benefits and all the research I’ve looked at plus show them my daily meal they realise I’m not crazy and I’m doing something good for myself 😅
I try to for daily walks, I completed a 15km walk over the weekend and could have kept going if it didn’t decide to storm out haha.
Definitely the best decision I’ve made for myself and I’m looking forward to the future.
Thank you so much for sharing. You are doin AMAZING! I love love love your attitude. You are way more likely to succeed if fat loss is a side effect of transforming your health.
Hopefully my videos have given you some of the ammunition to use to help your loved ones see that fasting can be a very safe and effective tool
Reach out if you have any questions,
Keep up the great work :)
Remember muscle weighs more than fat dont be discouraged by the scale .. your body will absorb more protein Into every cell of your body to repair damage from previous bad habits. Muscle will also burn more calories so the food you eat will process differently and will not store as fat anymore ❤
Bike riding is a great low impact activity .. I love to walk and bike ride also. Bike riding is also more low impact for raising heart rate and getting more effective cardio to burn excess carbs and stored fat
I only run when I am chased@@leighleigh8725, so bike riding is my favorite form of higher-intensity cardio for sure.
Being able to ride a bike with my family was a major milestone on my weight loss journey. It had been 20 years since I had been on a bike ride, and I had given my last bike away because I exceeded the weight limit.
The day I got my new bike my son Oliver looked at me and said "This is gonna be the best summer ever."
It instantly made all of the hard work with it
Muscle is the closest thing to magic that exists@@leighleigh8725. I would much rather gain a pound of muscle than lose a pound of fat for all of the reasons you mentioned and more :)
Good Video, Thanks for the info❤
Thank you for the kind words and support. I pour my heart and soul into every video because I want them to change lives :).
Here is part 1 if you haven't seen it yet. Part 3 will be out in early December. I am working on a short series about fasting and sleep right now.
Reach out if you have any questions
Your sincere efforts show, Thanks Again@@GrowGrayMatter
That means a lot to me@@HermmyElf. I am living proof of what is possible. I love to help
You sound exactly like
dr Andrew Huberman voice wise and the way you explain things
This is a topic I am very interested in. About 4 years ago, I started IF and embarked on an overall healthier lifestyle, and lost over 60 pounds. As a result I have a significant amount of loose skin around my waist, butt and thighs, even though I am now a quite lean 174 pounds. I typically fast 17-18 hrs per day and I do vigorous exercise 3x per week, but I haven't seen any noticeable reduction on my loose skin. My goal is to do a 48 hour fast every month, but I find it extremely difficult to get past 20 hrs or so.
Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your amazing progress! You should be proud no matter what :)
Watch part 1 for more information about how I try to put loose skin into context. I understand the struggle of dealing with it, but I truly hope that it doesn't ruin how you feel about your health transformation:
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I also understand how longer fasts get difficult as you get leaner. It makes sense. Your body has less fuel to draw from as you get to your goal weight.
Have you ever heard of a "fat fast"? I plan on doing a video dedicated to it, but I did talk about it in my recent video where I shared my current fasting plan.
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Fat fasting is a way to extend your fast by consuming fat. It isn't technically a fast because of the calories, but fat doesn't break a fast in the same way that carbs or protein would.
Near the end of the video I shared I walk through how I do it. I use a combination of MCT oil and ketone supplements. It might be a great way to get you "over the hump" and into longer fasts. Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions on the topic. I will try to make a video about it in the coming months.
@@GrowGrayMatter I am very happy with where I am health wise.
That is so great to hear@@dlg5485. My hope and prayer is that everyone can say the same thing someday :)
Try drink activated charcoal, it cleans the toxins that make you feel like shit
Also add salt to the water for energy
I have the same issue, I can’t seem to get past 24 hours. But I do see that over time I have been able to work up to long fast times.
Oh wow! I lost 170 pounds and somehow have very little loose skin. A very minimal amount on my lower stomach and a bit on my thighs. I thought I just lucked out and also I’m quite young with playing into skin elasticity. but now I know that the fasting helped
What was your fasting regimen?
What was your fasting regimen?
What was your fasting regimen?
Great job
Thanks for the kind words. Be blessed :)
Thank you!!! I'm looking forward to part 3!!!
Thank you for the support. I am so happy that they are helping. The next video in this series will focus on collagen. I will get it done soon, but I am a bit behind. My wife and I took a trip to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary :)
Stay tuned! And reach out if you have any topics that you want to make sure I cover in this series
@@GrowGrayMatter No worries and thank you so much!! Congratulations on your wedding anniversary!!
Thank you. It has been the best 10 years of my life :)@@Kiki-zt8tq
Where are all the before and after photos if autophagy is effective? I don't mean to be rude at all but this topic is a bit of a bugbear of mine. We're on CZcams do there should be plenty of people with significant improvement in loose skin but it just doesn't look like there is. If anyone can post links to people with success I really would like to see them. I don't mean to be a downer (I'll be fasting myself) but I'm not convinced.
You are not being rude at all. It is an honest question. I agree with you in many ways. I have done (and still do) everything that I talk about in this series, and I still have some loose skin. I would be amazed if anyone could lose 200 pounds and not have any. Even if I didn't, I couldn't promise the same for you because of all the reasons I mentioned in Part 1 of this series (genetics, age, rate of fat loss, etc). There aren't any guarantees at all. I just want to help people pull as many levers as they can to minimize their loose skin with massive weight loss.
I have worked with people who have lost 50-80 pounds with zero loose skin. Beyond that I have never seen someone with zero loose skin. But every person that loses 100+ pounds without needing skin removal surgery is a huge victory in my book.
This is also one of the reasons I brought up the fact that Dr. Fung has repeatedly said that none of his patients have needed skin removal surgery. I have heard him say it at least 6 times on podcasts, and I have seen it in writing here:
blog.thefastingmethod.com/how-much-protein-is-excessive/
He has worked with thousands of patients. I love the guy, but he should have hundreds of before and afters that he could share. I hope that he does someday.
I wish you the best of luck on your journey. Go back and watch Part 1 (link in pinned comment) if you want to hear my overall thoughts about loose skin.
@@GrowGrayMatter thanks for the comprehensive reply and I will be looking at part one and I appreciate the realistic approach. I think if Dr Fung is going to repeatedly make that claim then he definitely should be showing before and after photos, and lots of them.
I've also thought that maybe it's not just or even autophagy but more to do with having the right nutrition so that the skin can be healthy and tight, so perhaps collagen or even just adequate protein? Oh well, it's a bit of a rabbit hole and I'm glad you're going down it. Cheers.
I think our best vet (since we don't have proof) is to pull as many levers as we can@@nathansmith6914. I will cover collagen and other nutrients in Part 3 :)
Good encouragement to keep going. Fasting is amazing
Absolutely. I am still noticing improvements after close to 3 years. Fasting will always be a part of my life (in different forms) moving forward.
I am happy to hear that it is working well for you as well :)
Theo and her babies are so cute
Also when I was growing up I noticed men who converted to the Nation of Islam started looking better and better as their journey continued. And you know healthy eating, fasting, exercise, discipline, prayer and meditation are all required in this religion. And the men are NEVER over weight and usually look 30 years younger than their actual age.
Well said. It is amazing how much we can transform our lives by taking control of our health. It sounds like they are definitely on to something :).
Here is my health transformation video if you want to see how far I have come. I feel at least 20 years younger now ;)
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I like some of the transitions, but sometimes they're a bit too much and are seemingly random. Since we use these persistent elements that transition across pages to indicate some kind of relationship between the previous and the next states, some of your transitions confuse me because I can't immediately see what the relationship is.
For example 2:23 of the selectable tiles (which weren't selected) transition into being two switches... does that mean anything? are they related in some way? I see this as random and a bad use of the design language. However, at 1:14 I like the transition from switches to the ticks on a paper, that makes sense to me. Epic presentation tho
Thank you for the kind words as well as the feedback. I am always looking for ways to improve my videos so that I can help more people learn.
I will take a look at the product that you recommended. I am happy to hear that you have found what works well for you. That is all that matters in the end :)
Thank you!
You are very welcome. This is an important topic for many people. I want to make sure that I cover it as well as it deserves.
Hopefully you enjoyed part 1 as well. Reach out if you have any questions
Thank you so much.
You are very welcome. It is always my pleasure to help :)
Here is Part 2 if you haven't seen it:
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Theo is adorable 🤗
Brilliant THANK YOU !! I've been wondering about this, I put on a lot of hypothyroid, menopause & stress weight (cortisol & insulin resistance) in past few years mostly on torso & boobs, so uncomfy. I was a carb-addict but been low carb for quite a while now, & a few months edging towards now nearly carnivore, just occasional avocado, sometimes brazil & pecan & walnuts, sauerkraut, chinese leaf & mackerel, or half a peeled sliced cucumber (being careful about oxylates as I had some symptoms), natural yoghurt, herb tea, stevia drops..some reduction in ankle edema but not much change in goiter or skin issues or weight.. I've also been edging to intermittent fasting, currently on 2 or 1 meal a day, but generally in evening. I realise lots of timing & menu, stress, sleep, exercise, breathing etc elements to work on improving. I had got to conclusion that autoophagy best way to lose the weight & avoid loose skin etc, I wouldnt be willing to cope with surgery for that but realise it can be a serious issue.. so am very grateful to learn about autophagy here, & more about fasting, which i still find very daunting. Recently been recommended that women's hormones require some different accommodations for fasting & to read Fast Like A Girl by Dr Mindy Pelz. Barbara O'Neill recommends HIIT exercising over other kinds.. & we are all different.. feels such a minefield, & being advised to check with one's doctor is a joke here in UK, unless a private functional doc, or a chiropractor, acupuncturist etc most of them haven't a clue, & certainly not specialist info like autophagy
Thank you so much for sharing. It sounds like you are working on your health one step at a time. Good for you!
It is absolutely a minefield. You hit the nail on the head when you said that everyone is different. It is super easy to make blanket recommendations, but the only real way to know what works for you is to try different things until you find your own sweet spot.
Fasting and exercise for women is a great example. I have looked at dozens of studies on this topic over the last few weeks. I am doing research for a video series about sex differences with fasting and exercise. The only thing I am sure of after all of that research is that there is nothing that will work for everyone. Some people need to fast differently based on their cycle. Others don't. Some women benefit more from HIIT, while it wrecks others. The only thing that seems to work every time is to listen to your body and change things up as needed.
I am ketovore myself right now. I am doing really good with my new plan. I hope that you continue to fine tune things until you reach your goals. Reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help
❤ thank you for Sharing 😊
It is my pleasure. I am happy that you found it useful. Reach out if you have any questions.
Oh my! Theo's story was fun to hear 😂😂😂