Doctor explains HOW TO DO THE 16-8 INTERMITTENT FASTING DIET

Doctor explains HOW TO DO THE 16-8 INTERMITTENT FASTING DIET | Weight loss, blood sugar control

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In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains 16:8 intermittent fasting - a popular type of intermittent fasting that involves fasting for 16 hours and an 8 hour eating window. In this video he explains what 16:8 fasting is, what time windows you might want to choose for your fast, food groups to consider and benefits and drawbacks of intermittent fasting.
Intermittent fasting is when you alternate between periods of eating and fasting. This type of eating is often described as "patterns" or "cycles" of fasting.
Intermittent fasting isn't about starving yourself - it's about cutting way back on calories for short time periods. The belief is that your body becomes satisfied with smaller portions while also reducing cravings for unhealthy snack foods. That is, as long as you maintain a healthy diet while trying it all out.
In the video we cover:
00:00 - Introduction to 16:8 Intermittent Fasting
01:08 - Picking a time window for 16:8 fasting
02:42 - Some foods and drinks to consider during 16:8 fasting
04:07 - Potential benefits of 16:8 intermittent fasting
05:00 - Potential drawbacks of 16:8 intermittent fasting
06:14 - Top tips
Many diets focus on what to eat, but intermittent fasting is all about when you eat. With intermittent fasting, you only eat during a specific time. Research shows fasting for a certain number of hours each day or eating just one meal a couple days a week may have health benefits - for example for loosing weight and for better control of diabetes.
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@Aria-cd6dq 10 ай бұрын

Have you ever noticed when you go to bed hungry you wake up feeling fine, but go to bed after eating a giant meal and you wake up starving? 😊

@CharlesMata80 10 ай бұрын

Definitely

@lazaroupontypridd1401 10 ай бұрын

I wake up feeling heavy and makes waking up allot harder

@ummemeem860 10 ай бұрын

Certainly... It's true 😂

@davidolivas285 10 ай бұрын

Yes it’s so weird!

@Albanian_traveller 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@DavidTomGault 8 ай бұрын

Today marks my 1-Year Anniversary of Intermittent Fasting 16:8 minimum (sometimes I do 18:6, or 20:4 at a push). 365 days uninterrupted as of today. I've lost 13 Stone / 76kg. Reversed Type-2 Diabetes. I have much more energy, and arguably the most important aspect: I have a much healthier relationship with food. I don't know the true ins-and-outs of the impact of InFast itself, but for me, it has been an exercise in self-control. That alone has been worth it, and I'm going to keep at it. I hope, if any of you are struggling and haven't tried intermittent fasting, that it can help you as well.

@donc6781 8 ай бұрын

Great job 👍 happy anniversary!

@CowboyTech 7 ай бұрын

Wow, contratulations!!!

@waitinginthepipeline 7 ай бұрын

Well done. Thanks for sharing. I am five days into my journey and feel so much better already.

@snowteamw123 7 ай бұрын

Hello! I'm curious as to how you experience the differences in fast level. I do 14:10 as a standard lifestyle and have for many years without knowing anything of this intermittent fasting and so I wonder how impactful it would be for me to swap it to 16:8. It seems I am pretty much on a healthy track as I'm on a good weight with a good energetic balance, still recently got into nutrition and I can't help but wonder abit and I kind of want to try.

@DavidTomGault 7 ай бұрын

@snowteamw123 Hi there! I'm afraid it's hard to describe, as I went from dire health circumstances and reckless eating habits straight into 16:8 Fasting. But I think it'd be worth trying to move to 16:8 for a month or two and see if you can feel a difference in yourself. No harm in trying! It's good to hear you're already in great health, though. Do what feels right 👍🏻 and I wish you all the best.

@phillybb 8 ай бұрын

I've been doing it for 5 days. I go 11 until 7. So far feel great, never hungry and actually lost 5 pounds.

@chbend8220 8 ай бұрын

5 pounds in 5 days?

@LukeMalloy 8 ай бұрын

@@chbend8220most likely water weight

@alfietm8908 8 ай бұрын

@@chbend8220a lot will be water weight

@EddieTSanders 8 ай бұрын

10 lbs in 5 weeks

@itsjustweard2328 8 ай бұрын

What after 5 day's ?

@Chosil 8 ай бұрын

Good information. Note: You may start 12/12/, moving via 14/10 to 16/8. Keep carbs low. Get energy from good fat like avocado. Don’t overeat. Don’t plan cheat days as they will come anyway at work or at gatherings. You may not fall asleep easily initially. I have some almonds, a bit of banana. Helps. Drink a lot of water. Take magnesium. And, exercise. If beginner build up. Later try high intensity Intervall training HIIT. Short sessions do. Be patient, don’t listen to others, reduce eating out. Enjoy every progress re weight, bodylook, feeling balanced, knowing eating healthy is good for you, getting fitter, being more self-confident. Cheers.

@hehehehehheheheheheheheheh9805 6 ай бұрын

You are great gave me motivation 😃👍

@wendyhannan2454 6 ай бұрын

Just reading your comment saying, drink plenty of water 💦 I immediately reached for the water bottle haha, I forget to drink water. 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for your input.

@mysteryakatsuki 2 күн бұрын

I love how you indicate cheat days are from gatherings and at work cause it's true. Plus I would also suggest taking ACV capsules before a high carb feast like Pizza and an oz of dessert to help lower that blood sugar spike by 30%. My friends would complain feeling hungover meanwhile I just feel fine

@amyworek 9 ай бұрын

I’m a true success story with intermittent fasting! With the help of proper exercise (cardiovascular and resistance training) I’ve achieved an 80lb weight loss! I found that intermittent fasting motivates me to fill my feeding window with healthy foods that are unprocessed and filled with nutrients to satisfy my cravings. I fall off the fasting train from time to time, especially when events like weddings, girls nights and brunches are thrown in the mix. I’m a huge advocate for this type of dieting and hope to promote it more during my personal training career. Thanks for sharing this video, it’s very educational and easy to follow!

@khushbookukreja1327 9 ай бұрын

How many months did you take to lose the weight?

@wendyhannan2454 6 ай бұрын

That’s so impressive that’s an amazing amount of weight to lose. Your on top of it now, keep up the good work. I have 12 kilos to lose, and I’m starting today. I love your post it’s so inspiring. 😉

@engineersplay8536 5 ай бұрын

Tomorrow (1st feb, 2024) marks my 1st day of IF. Been on Keto diet for some time. lost around 20kgs. Embarking on a new journey; As of now I am 120kgs. Started at 141 kgs. Goal is 79/80 kgs. Wish me luck ♥. I hope, I come back here again to share a success story.

@michaelfischer3823 5 ай бұрын

Nice, I'm starting today myself. Excited for the new challenge of keto and i.f. We started our own business so life got away from us haha. Shooting to loose about 40 lbs. Good luck on your journey.

@AltraxX 4 ай бұрын

WOW, you lost 44 pounds in 1 month?

@daaliysia 2 ай бұрын

Update ?

@yvonnejeffrey3339 2 ай бұрын

How are you getting on

@n.g.6442 2 ай бұрын

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

@susanfindell6154 11 ай бұрын

I started intermittent fasting about two months ago. I started with 12:12, I basically didn’t eat at night after dinner. I’ve stretched it out to 14:10 or 16:8 because I’m not hungry in the mornings. I’ve also greatly improved my diet, I was terribly addicted to sugar and had a diet of mostly sugar and refined carbohydrates. Now I eat real, whole food ( fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, meats ,seafoods and full fat dairy) and have lost body fat. This is a lifestyle I can live with.

@mixte2222 11 ай бұрын

How much weight have you lost during this 2 months

@susanfindell6154 11 ай бұрын

14 lbs

@DoctorODonovan 11 ай бұрын

Awesome - thanks for commenting this here

@unholynexus 11 ай бұрын

I had a similar experience. Only I went 14:10 for about two years and kept experimenting with 16:8. Now I’m on a full 16:8 and I can feel a major difference. The hunger pangs in the morning are intermittent. Some days I’m ravenously hungry other days I don’t even notice. All I can tell people is the weight loss is noticeable but you will plateau unless you increase exercise and/or decrease caloric intake. But what fasting has done for me is I am off the Acid Reflux medication and I rarely take Antacids of any kind unless I cheat and eat sugary foods. The bloating and brain fog has severely reduced. I feel more energetic or another way to look at it I don’t tire as quickly. I breathe better at night and during exercise. I don’t sweat as much, and generally I feel better throughout the day. I have experimented with Paleo and Keto and Carnivore diets. I tend to find myself more on the Cheatovore side. It’s hard giving up food. Food is a pleasure like no other, but I can tell you that Carnivore and Keto and something in between is more doable than most people think. Just watch out for those cheat days because you may regret it more than you enjoy it.

@susanfindell6154 11 ай бұрын

@@unholynexus yes, I feel so much better also. I no longer use melatonin to sleep, I no longer have irregularly issues ( I have Parkinson’s, and it is common to have such issues). I have lost 15 pounds, and don’t want to lose any more. - I went from 115 to 100- I started all of this to try to quit my sugar addiction. The fasting and better eating habits keep my blood sugar stable so I don’t crave sugar as much. But I have to admit I do have desert on a special occasion.

@p.kk.j1776 2 ай бұрын

Doing this for three months and I swear I shall bring back the results. I pray it works cause I have struggled with body weight for years and I am on the verge of loosing hope.

@zorkin2013 Ай бұрын

12 days in… how’s it going for you?

@mzmotorcity6427 27 күн бұрын

Don't give up and if you did. It's ok. Start again. ❤️

@bournemouthdiva3295 11 ай бұрын

Works for me, I alternate between 6pm / 10 am as it fits with eating with my children early evening and my job. I am not hungry in the morning, so mid- morning works for me. My stomach fat was visibly reduced in 2 weeks

@Dustandfuzz 11 ай бұрын

That is the best timing for my intermittent fasting also. I never eat after six anyway. Mornings I just wait until 10 and distract myself doing other things. Works well.

@mellocello187 5 ай бұрын

This used to be called “stop eating after dinner, until breakfast the next morning.” It was considered normal. Everyone did it, without thinking about it. Normal people did not eat around the clock. And the country was not 66% overweight.

@pricelessjewels2441 3 ай бұрын

I agree

@livefreewithjp5251 Ай бұрын

If you stop eating at 7pm, you're digested by like 8pm. 8pm-9am is not 16 hours lol. Nobody used to wait thar long, and often the diets were garbage like cereal and oatmeal.

@mellocello187 Ай бұрын

@@livefreewithjp5251 I didn’t say it was 16 hours. There is no magic about 16 hours. It’s mostly clickbait. If you are finished eating by 6 p.m. and don’t eat breakfast until 8 a.m., that’s 14 hours. More than most people do now. Used to be the norm. That was my point. And it didn’t have a name. It was just “not constantly eating”.

@EamonHanka-yi6tq Ай бұрын

Hmmm you started off by saying *this* used to be called...so you are very much referring to 16 hours of fasting. And people didn't used to fast for 16 hours. Traditionally, a 6pm dinner followed by an 8am breakfast would be 14 hours....

@mellocello187 Ай бұрын

@@EamonHanka-yi6tq Apparently you flunked math class. 6 pm to 8 am is 14 hours, and you also obviously did not read my reply to the other person who said the same as you, just above.

@squaredcircle2011 9 ай бұрын

I’m on week 4 of intermittent fasting, my eating time window is 2pm to 10pm. It works great for me. I eat a vegetable-rich lunch and eat a light snack for dinner to sustain me until the next day. I don’t feel hungry until about 30 minutes before 2pm. I’ve lost about 2kgs since I started.

@lawrencebondoc6241 8 ай бұрын

hello just to ask .. what is your procedure from 2pm to 10 pm?

@hehehehehheheheheheheheheh9805 6 ай бұрын

Nice cat

@mikewinston8709 8 ай бұрын

I’m 68…..Lived like this since I read about it at the age of 22; a book by an Indian chap. I weigh the same as when I was 20. It’s simple and works……too easy…🇬🇧

@Zubiaz1 8 ай бұрын

Plz could you share the book name or writer's name.

@mikewinston8709 8 ай бұрын

@@Zubiaz1 I’m 68….I was 22 in 1977. I can’t remember that. Google around on the internet.

@joyceburns2448 8 ай бұрын

@@Zubiaz1Hi, did you find the book? I am looking on Google for it, like he said. Lol

@crystalmata7036 11 ай бұрын

This reminds me of a normal day living with my parents as a kid. We ate three meals and dinner was done by 6pm till breakfast before school. My mom would say kitchen is closed.. lol

@Dustandfuzz 11 ай бұрын

@crystal We never ate in the evenings either as kids. When I stayed over at other people’s houses they had a night lunch before bed which I thought was great but now I think what my mother did was better because it formed a habit of not eating in the evenings. I’m just not hungry after supper. Your mother and my mother were on the same page.

@yoya4766 10 ай бұрын

@@Dustandfuzz We also didn't eat at night. When I went on a school holiday, we were given hot cocoa and a biscuit. I initially found it odd, but naturally adapted to the sweet treat. Now I'm glad it didn't become a long term habit.

@user-dw9kj9ec6o 6 ай бұрын

Hi, everyone, i started 16.8 fasting two days ago with 72kg, i will give you feed back soon! 👌wish all health 🙏

@tech_tec9 5 ай бұрын

So how’s it going? I’m on 72.0 btw

@tech_tec9 5 ай бұрын

I did 72.0 and was very happy, I could do more but decided to take it slow. It feels great. Now I’m on 18.6, sometimes 19.5. Weight goes down fast, as long as you don’t eat processed foods and a lot of fat in your meals. I’m on the second week and plan to stick to the plan, it’s not that hard after all

@uvvcindy 4 ай бұрын

Update?

@lucymot2010 4 ай бұрын

How are you getting on ??

@tech_tec9 4 ай бұрын

@@lucymot2010 it became normal for me like a lifestyle. I feel very good and comfortable. It’s been 6 weeks on 16.8 and I’m happy with the results. It’s a good fasting method, just don’t eat after 6 pm. Sometimes I ate an orange or an apple with honey and cinnamon after 6 pm as a treat and that’s ok, but overall this became real for me and I just decided to stick to it. I’m eating grains, boiled eggs, olive oil, fruit, vegetables, beans and sometimes chicken or turkey. The cost is low for this kind of feasting and that’s a benefit too.

@valoak928 Жыл бұрын

I've been on 16:8 a week now and it's made a big difference to my mental health. I stop eating around 6 pm (I'm a huge snacker in the evenings) It's really helped get me out of that night time snacking and tv. I will say that i had/still have strange symptoms which I think might be 'detox' from all the sugar and junk food. I do eat healthy most days, just like to snack on corn chips/chocolate etc. So far I'm very glad to be doing this - I can distract myself in the evenings by cleaning, making phone calls or whatever . I sleep well as I'm not starving going to bed and although I'm hungry in the morning, I can make it through on black coffee (I do add 1tsp of heavy cream as per Mindy Pelz advice if you need it). My blood sugar is more steady. Thanks for posting the video. Best of luck to anyone else who tries it🙂

@zealman79 Жыл бұрын

honestly, stop snacking. you're taxing your pancreas into releasing insulin constantly which stays in your blood stream longer, contributing to insulin resistance in the long run...

@teem5945 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Stop snacking. Avoid caffeine.

@Gabbie212 11 ай бұрын

This was so helpful

@pastelpinksparrow9436 11 ай бұрын

Do you add sugar to the coffee?

@valoak928 11 ай бұрын

@@pastelpinksparrow9436 No sugar or sweetener of any kind.

@khawatsubba6797 3 ай бұрын

I am a professional driver and have started practicing 16:8 2 days ago. Sticking to only taking balance diets and now I am 75 lbs. I will be here in a weekly basis to keep updating. You aren’t too late friends. Let’s rock and roll.

@fatnurseslim 11 ай бұрын

As someone who has her. Bulimic for 30 plus years, I love this. It allows me strict control, then no stress eating. I know it is not suggested for us disordered eaters, but it has helped me. Been doing this since end of May 2023.

@tinaloops 10 ай бұрын

Omg :-(

@mariameyer1302 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I get that, I was bulimic for a long period as well and this helped me a lot too! Starting now again😁

@celeste5362 9 ай бұрын

This comments very helpful. I’ve been struggling for almost 20 years with bulimia and after getting kicked from all programs for being “too far gone” I’m trying desperately to retrain my brain myself. Hoping this helps!

@user-po3ko9yb5w 8 ай бұрын

Same here, nearly 35 years of an u healthy relationship with food. Now I eat vegan, lots of protein fruit and vegetables during my 16/8 window fir almost a full year and my eating disorder fully disappeared/healed. No craving or hunger

@wendyhannan2454 6 ай бұрын

@@celeste5362 I’m in you corner, I hope what ever you do helps you recover from bulimia. Never give up.

@Elliot-Ivan 6 ай бұрын

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

@Elliot-Ivan 6 ай бұрын

@Christina-Gisela That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well

@Elliot-Ivan 6 ай бұрын

@Christina-Gisela I will give this a look, thanks a bunch for sharing.

@su4914 6 ай бұрын

You mean the manufactured ‘crisis’.

@wendyhannan2454 6 ай бұрын

Yes times are tough, Covid hasn’t helped, it’s thrown the world into chaos. First petrol prices went up then food, and it just continues, what ever we buy is smaller yet we pay more, hello don’t they think we have noticed. 🤷‍♀️ I have a home, my kids have homes along with huge mortgages, with interest rates rising . How are our grandkids and great grandkids going to buy a home ? The great Australian dream was to buy a home. And many people of retirement age, are now doing it so very tough.

@phillipharding6610 5 ай бұрын

Scammer again !

@keithlambert9407 5 ай бұрын

This was the best thing I was ever introduced to. I have made it a lifestyle. Now I know what’s bad going in my body without guessing and It helps to control my eating habits without suffering during the week.

@stephanora 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the Affirmations! I definitely needed it You’re an amazing Mum Chance❤️

@dimakigulah4311 5 ай бұрын

I am 54 years lost 27kg in one month. Blood pressure is normal. I feel young and full of energy

@Swxxtwinter 4 ай бұрын

how?? please answerr i'm desperate

@counterstrike8840 3 ай бұрын

Thats great, but u must know that, 1st few months of weight loss is 70% - 80% water in our body... After few months into dieting than we cn see the real pain of losing just 1 - 2 kg in a month cuz nw its real cholesterol is getting burnt... And its vry time consuming and takes alot of effort to loss cholesterol... And also lets dont forget weight loss plateau

@counterstrike8840 3 ай бұрын

@@Swxxtwinter its mostly 80% of water for obese person... Im frm 185kg went down to 150kg in 2 months... Its just water... Nw im really seeing the pain of diet and exercise cuz i cn only burn 4 - 5 kg or even less in a month...

@counterstrike8840 3 ай бұрын

@@Swxxtwinteralso dont forget... The more obese u are, the more faster u will lose weight for 1st few months... Then it will get more harder... Its all abt out mindset, determination and effort to continue on a healthy lifestyle... Also if ur insulin resistant, than u will hv difficulties in losing weight, 1st u need to bring down the insulin resistance by cutting on carbs and drinking "Magic Juice" (Srilankan Cinnamon, lemon juice and Apple cider vinegar) mix all and drink 2 - 3 times a day... It will cure insulin resistance in few months... Nothing will instantly works it all takes time and we must be patient 👍🏻👍🏻

@Himesh12235 3 ай бұрын

@@counterstrike8840I used to drink a lot of Water ..8-9 Bottles in one day , will I not Loss weight if I will try this fasting? Or I have to decrease Water Amount

@edsyms12 5 ай бұрын

This is one of the best explanations of a fasting diet that I’ve heard very informative and clear well done

@DoctorODonovan 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Pup_Project 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.... Been wondering what the hype was about intermittent fasting... Got a clearer idea now.... Already maintaining 12 hours... Will up it to 13...

@therealsteel__ 5 ай бұрын

I wanna try this fasting method, may God guide me through this journey

@johno4521 3 ай бұрын

Maybe you should read this from today's papers before deciding.... "FASTING for long periods each - day may double the chance of - dying from cardiovascular disease, scientists are warning. The 16:8 diet where all food is eaten in an eight-hour window - _ has gained popularity after stars - including Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez used it.. _ Previous studies suggested it can improve blood pressure, blood - glucose and cholesterol levels. . But the first look at long-term effects found the 16:8 was associated with a 91% higher chance of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who ate across 12 or 16 hours.. Shanghai-based Dr Victor Wenze Zhong, who led the . analysis of 20,000 US adults, said those with existing heart conditions should take note. He adding: “Our findings encourage a more personalised approach to diet.” Dr Zhong also said it did not mean fasting kills and more work was needed".

@metakn1ght 3 ай бұрын

hello i am god yes you may do the thing

@Cblrrr 3 ай бұрын

@@metakn1ghtstop

@metakn1ght 3 ай бұрын

@@Cblrrr Hello I am God No I shall not stop

@Cblrrr 3 ай бұрын

@@metakn1ght corny & if u believe in god repent

@kingtyty3099 2 ай бұрын

This helped me so much and turns out I've been fasting ever since I was in Middle School around the covid era around that time I was 12 and I'm currently 15 in high school

@jimjiminy5836 8 ай бұрын

I have breakfast at 6/7am, then lunch at 12. I don’t get hungry in the evening. My weight drops off. It really works!

@DoctorODonovan 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@abdulazizloutfi6019 11 ай бұрын

Very informative and concise. Excellent content creation.

@DoctorODonovan 10 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@paulmathews7021 10 ай бұрын

I stumbled onto this type of fasting by chance. After foot surgery I was combined to bed and my wheelchair so I was fasting for 14/16 hours a day. My weight has fallen from 190, to 185 which I consider real progress.

@DoctorODonovan 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@DakkhonBlackBlade 2 ай бұрын

I work night shift and this was great to hear. Tyvm for posting this!!!!!

@DoctorODonovan 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@nieshabrooks1038 2 ай бұрын

I’m currently doing 16/ 8 wish me blessings ..

@n.g.6442 2 ай бұрын

Good luck. How's it going so far?

@AllAboutHealthy-Lifestyle 2 ай бұрын

I want to try the fasting approach and am hoping that the journey will be smooth for me. I appreciate the information in the video and will try to make a video on the same subject, but only after doing some study.

@Dollsood2679 21 күн бұрын

Thanku so much..I am gonna start doing the way you told us..I am gonna start night 12 am to 4 pm because of my job..

@indyjo612 4 ай бұрын

Explained very well in a simple understandable way where as many videos on intermittent fasting are complex to understand.

@DoctorODonovan 4 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome

@JP-cf3xh 7 күн бұрын

I started intermittent fasting. I use an app called "fast easy" keeps me on track. I've already lost 7 pounds and feel better. Im 29 and prediabetic. Im just trying to take care of myself more, and this is something I can stick to. Im no longer overeating or craving sugar like I used to.

@time2danz441 8 ай бұрын

Finally... a clear concise explanation. Thank you.

@DoctorODonovan 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@freezo244 10 ай бұрын

Well done!

@missblackbugan5865 10 ай бұрын

Ive been doing the 17:30/6:30. From 7 pm to 12:30pm. After i enjoyed my lunch. I dont eat anymore between 1pm - 6pm only water and dinner time is between 6pm and 6:45pm

@lydiasimms5675 11 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@DoctorODonovan 11 ай бұрын

It’s a pleasure- thanks for watching

@Sombra_Azul_ 10 ай бұрын

BRILLIANT! Thank you.

@DoctorODonovan 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching the video - hope you found it informative. Dr O'Donovan

@tinasavage674 11 ай бұрын

I'm sixtyone and over weight I've been on intermittent fasting for six weeks now I'm comfortable with this and I'm fine with the fasting I've lost five pounds and hope to carry on into the future for various health benefits it takes time to adjust but I feel it's worth the effort good luck to all who give it a go.

@DoctorODonovan 11 ай бұрын

Best wishes

@imaneemani1224 10 ай бұрын

Do you do it everyday ?

@tinasavage674 10 ай бұрын

Yes 16/8 every day

@iRunKids 10 ай бұрын

If you wanna speed things up try cutting out all sugars and most complex carbs (grains, rice, etc) but you’ll have to increase your fat intake from meat and olive oil.

@nalbinalbii888 8 ай бұрын

@@iRunKidswouldn't the lipids make u gain weight

@languagefreeassangeteacher5338 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DoctorODonovan 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@lisas2538 6 ай бұрын

I eat from 2pm to 8pm. That’s it. Not a bite out of this eating period and I’m rigid, but it’s so easy. I’m never starving or even hungry. I eat what I want although I don’t crave sweets the way I did before IF.

@harveyquinn7961 8 ай бұрын

I've done this for 3 year and it worked I only ate twice in an 8 hour period and I never gained any weight I don't think I lost much weight because I ate bad food but it's good that I never gained weight

@PedroGarcia-to2em Ай бұрын

Im going to try this

@jb-df7qs 4 ай бұрын

Hello everyone I am going to start my journey on this intermittent fasting l am dire need to lose I’m currently on heart and blood pressure medication for years hear a lot of good things about this 😊

@bencygnanasighamani1635 8 ай бұрын

Hi I am doing intermittent fasting too. It has been 3 weeks. I was fine until 4 days ago. Now I am having trouble sleeping, lot of hunger especially after 1000 pm and interrupting my sleep, also going to the bathroom at least 4 times between 1000pm to 0600 am. I just want to sleep and function better

@kevink7373 2 ай бұрын

I've lost 17 pounds in 30 days on the 8pm-noon fast schedule. Biggest tip I can give... Drink a big glass of water 30 minutes before and another small glass right before or while you eat your first meal of the day. And make it a game of how many calories you can avoid. Love this diet because it starts and ends everyday by strengthening your will power "muscles" which makes it easier to push through making healthy food choices when you do eat. I focus on other things besides food and enjoy eating when I do eat. When I'm done losing my 40 lbs I'll keep doing I. F. And just add a small shot of omega3 oil or a protein shake as my final ritual before fasting each night. More calories for my meals and just looking to stay net neutral week over week. Good luck everyone!

@fromproximab9839 2 ай бұрын

Been intermittent fasting for the past 22 years, been doing weightlifting and muscle strengthening for 5 months. With the advice of my coach, I started to eat three x a day but within two months, I switched back to two times a day without even realising it. Old habits die hard

@CaptainKaveman79 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, your video was very helpful 🎓✔️👍

@DoctorODonovan 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@justnett9235 10 ай бұрын

I started this on Friday and I work night shift. My cut off time is 5pm and I drink water during the night.

@melodybaybayan17 10 ай бұрын

Hi i just started today im working graveyard too hope i can make it 😊

@AlphaMaleArmy 11 ай бұрын

It does work I have been doing this 16/8 for two years ❤❤❤❤

@DoctorODonovan 11 ай бұрын

I just started 3 months ago and it’s amazing

@fullmetalfreedom 11 ай бұрын

.. and it would be nice to hear what your results have been ??

@gerrycastro8304 10 ай бұрын

How do you take your Maintenance Meds?

@ambrociousdigaoto7968 5 ай бұрын

This is my 5th day of intermittent fasting thanks for the motivation

@DoctorODonovan 5 ай бұрын

You got this!

@dianabarnessarlo6387 11 ай бұрын

Hi Doctor, recently I was having GERD and I was doing research on GERD I felt like I couldn’t swallow and even a sip of water would bloat me up so I looked into how to reverse it and intermittent fasting came up so I looked it up on you tube. I was swollen my legs looked like an elephants and this had been going on for a longtime but after watching your video I said let me try this even after one day I could feel the difference so I’m on day 5 now and I’m now 263 lbs from 280 and basically I just eat normal I just cut out most of the sugar I drink one cup of coffee a day and I do use my creamer but no sugar. I have GOLO pills that I take 30 minutes before eating and that helps me not to over eat I got a burrito bowl and only ate a quarter of it where’s I used to eat the whole thing. My sugars are normal now I wake up and my sugars are under 120 where they were 150 and up I needed insulin now I just talk the long acting at night. I have an appointment with my primary care physician on Aug 1 and we’re going to talk about this but I’m still going to keep doing this I’m 52 years old and want to live to see my grandkids grow. This is something I’m determined to do for the rest of my life. Why not?

@Dustandfuzz 11 ай бұрын

Right, nothing to lose and everything to gain, except extra weight. You go girl!

@geethikakumuduni3575 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@DoctorODonovan 10 ай бұрын

Welcome

@tannginhena5801 9 ай бұрын

Doc what is the ideal gap between eating window?is there a negative effects if during the eating window you continuesly snacking or eating?

@Albanian_traveller 10 ай бұрын

I've beep practicing 16:8 and sometimes 18:6 or 20:4 and must say that whatever you choose is fine as long as you can stick to it. I usually do a 16:8 and ad a 24:0 once a week. During the eating window I still count calories (fasting is useless if you eat 5 cheeseburgers with fries and fizzy drinks) but I'd have two "normal" meals and if I want to eat something sweet such as ice cream I have it just after lunch or dinner so my bloodsugar won't spike too often. At the beginning I used to feel hungry and then I'd just wait and understand that the hunger goes away after some time. We really don't need to eat as much and as often as we might think.

@jestergamer1017 10 ай бұрын

Can u suggest me a time schedule i dont get it how is 16 hours and 8 hours work. Do i just have to wait and eat after 8 hrs same as 16 hrs? Edit: im still in my teens so i would love to do intermittent fasting early

@Albanian_traveller 10 ай бұрын

@@jestergamer1017 I eat lunch at 12:00 h and dinner at 18:00h You could technically eat in the afternoon between lunch and dinner but I don't. After dinner I don't eat anymore. I skip breakfast and eat at 12:00 again

@vladospoljaric9960 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I also tried with 20/4 hours and 7 days made me loss 6 kg.

@vitorfernandes6747 9 ай бұрын

You do everyday 16 8?

@helenquizon6008 9 ай бұрын

@@vladospoljaric9960loss 6kg in a week? How you did it?

@leestockton9367 6 ай бұрын

Prefer the 18:6 plan personally as I'm just about hungry enough by hour 18. Have done the occasional 36 hour fast which is quite a marathon but you feel great by hour 36

@user-nx7wg8vg5c 10 ай бұрын

Nice video!

@DoctorODonovan 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@romeopersaud420 7 күн бұрын

Good information Thank you. Any one knows if your fasting will be considered broken if multi vitamins are taken durning the fasting period?

@Tabbi_ 11 ай бұрын

Started doing an 18-6 fast after wanting to give up sugar as I'm someone who doesn't eat breakfast and snacks later at night so all I really had to do was stop snacking and I would be on an 18-6 fast. I would normally eat lunch just after 12:00 and dinner at 17:00/18:00 so it fell into place. Only been 8 days but I feel so much better as not snacking means I still need some intake so i just drink water and I'm probably drinking just under double the water I was before.

@mmruiter 9 ай бұрын

Nice, I'm on exactly the same schedule now. Only 4 days now, so far so good. No really hungry in the morning anyways.

@chtomlin 11 ай бұрын

... what about the effect of exercise on blood sugar or insulin level. Can exercise after eating get you into a fasting state quicker than the standard 7 hrs?

@aceo7544 4 ай бұрын

You’re a good man Donavan

@DoctorODonovan 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words

@apsingh1792 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much you're a superstar thank you you are inspiring me to become a dietitian although I'm working education❤

@DoctorODonovan 3 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. Good luck on your journey

@doubledark2 13 күн бұрын

if you need morning medication that needs to be taken with food - what food would you recommend to minimise it's effect in breaking the 18:6 guide?

@Littlewood316 9 ай бұрын

Doc, can you help me ..I got ulcers how to fasting ? Thank you

@Patricia.Wolterr 2 ай бұрын

I’m on day 4 and I feel okay. One thing I noticed is my sleep is better & I hav been walking up early.

@DoctorODonovan 2 ай бұрын

Awesome

@ADHDNurse79 11 ай бұрын

I’m on day 2 of 16:8 and although have cravings feel better allready

@thequitegame1717 10 ай бұрын

Will give this ago I only eat once a day around 6pm but have snacks some time I allways have premade meals as there are cheaper to buy and normally drink 4 litres of diet lemonade

@joannajohnson696 4 ай бұрын

I have been practicing intermittent fasting for over two months now and bought a pair a pants at my normal size and they were too big! This diet definitely works.

@DoctorODonovan 4 ай бұрын

Great job!

@lovelylowkya2148 8 ай бұрын

Hello Doc:) I have just started IF and I've been trying to keep it accurate but still wondering if i can do 16:8 today and 14:11 the next day..? Is it okay to fast differently on some tough days, Please clear it for me, Thanks:)

@flowless1773 10 ай бұрын

Hi doctor ! Im planning to do 2pm 6am fasting and then eating until 2 pm again would you suggest to do gym at 5 pm when i finish work even without eating ?

@ighavongbefranca479 3 ай бұрын

I will start my today wish me luck

@corindeitch3297 Жыл бұрын

Been on this 2 months, down 12 pounds.

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Mrmelody85 Жыл бұрын

Impressive! How many days a week do you do it?

@ballerdict9526 11 ай бұрын

How many days do you do it and how much was your diet restricted…and will you u describe urself as an active person

@corindeitch3297 11 ай бұрын

@@Mrmelody85 everyday for the past two months, still on it everyday.

@corindeitch3297 11 ай бұрын

@@ballerdict9526 I do it everyday, workout everyday (cardio, resistance, etc), i make healthier choices but I don’t mentally stay away from anything, as time has gone by my cravings are less, I eat less and I feel great.

@regiesantos4408 8 ай бұрын

I will start tomorrow 12pm to 8pm, 16:8 :) will come back after a month

@juniseh9942 4 ай бұрын

Hey! How did it go?!

@danicagambuta1849 5 ай бұрын

i'll start tomorrow, got this!🤞🏻

@PeteLenz 5 ай бұрын

This is also good for LPR and GERD. Though no coffee and other acidic drinks in the non eating period.

@patriciamckay384 6 ай бұрын

Is is best to exercise while your fasting or eating

@stevencaldwell838 5 ай бұрын

For those having a hard time doing the 16:8 ( it just doesn’t fit my lifestyle and I am a breakfast kinda person ), I’d suggest trying a weekly 24 hour fast… all of the benefits of the 16:8 and more. I do my fast typically on a Sunday. Have a nice big breakfast, skip lunch and dinner, and enjoy breakfast again Monday morning.

@friedpotato3148 Ай бұрын

Started yesterday, wish me luck!

@DoctorODonovan Ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@llanitaelynb.2743 9 ай бұрын

Hello, I would like to ask if it's okay to do this fasting. I have a lupus and I'm taking medications morning and night. Is it okay to drink the meds with no food? Thank you.

@lynnmuchiru2584 8 күн бұрын

What food to eat during the fasting window

@crandonborth 8 ай бұрын

I’m an experienced “faster” and I do the 20/4 window… I probably wouldn’t recommend that to a beginner as you have to work your body up to that point. I’ve went from 239 Lbs to 194 Lbs and I finally seen my Abs.

@elenisalony2460 29 күн бұрын

I do 11-7 eating - works well for me

@Irha2420 9 ай бұрын

I am starting today 16.8 with 75 kg weight i will update you after 2 months in sha Allah

@simransandhu0092 8 ай бұрын

How’s it going?

@gamingwithgolem7814 11 ай бұрын

Sir i have gread 2 fatty liver and high cholesterol, the current diet I'm following is 1> 8PM - 10 AM = fasting. 2> 10 am = unfiltered apple cider vinegar with lime juice and warm water. 3> 10.30 am = 3 boiled egg, 2 cucumber. 4> 12.30 pm= cooked green vegetables with 2 tbsp Ghee (saturated fat) on it. 100 gram Rice and 100 gram (2 pieces of 50-60 gram) fried fish. 4> 8PM= 2 tbsp of chia seeds that i shoked in normal water. 5> 4 no was the end of the meal of a day but in that 3-4 point i do take few cup coffee with no sugar and milk. And at 6 am i do walking 6KM. NOW THE QUESTION IS, IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I HAVE TO DO WITH THIS DIET MEANS IS THE ANY THINK TO IMPROVE..?

@elaine8955 5 ай бұрын

Im doing 16 8 with 2 meals aday 1300 kcals i do 12pm till 8pm so far so good 👍

@AngieWy 11 ай бұрын

My window is 12pm to 8pm. Still doing the low carbs where I've previously had so much success. Lately I've plateaued and my weight only seems to go up and down. Lots of bloating. Day 3 - only weight gain. So confused. I think I must have other issues. Edema in my left leg will not reduce. Will see what my doctor says.

@Apobangpobts 11 ай бұрын

Can i do 19:5 qnd eat evening breakfast at 6pm and dinner at 9-10. Does it work like that?

@LeeYangDraw 10 ай бұрын

I’m doing this plus a calorie deficit and light workout in between.

@DoctorODonovan 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@jacobaltman102 9 ай бұрын

This is a dumb question but do i skip any meals if im working a full 8 hour shift, usually all i have for breakfast is. Premier protein drink and a small Activia yogurt, lunch times always change but i buy Marie Calendar meal bowls (different kinds) and then dinner usually eat around 6pm. Is skipping breakfast and lunch ideal? And just eating a normal dinner? Ofc no second helpings, more veggies

@COCOFINANCE 6 күн бұрын

Nice

@Attyujl Жыл бұрын

Im 12 to 8pm

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@ferdinandmiles529 6 ай бұрын

Can I drink water , instant coffee and green tea during FASTING?

@BabalwaDomingos 5 ай бұрын

Dr can i ask if intermittent fasting is good for children under 18 years? my daughter is 16 and she started fasting when she was 15 and she is doing very well

@patriciamckay384 Жыл бұрын

I usually have three beers on three days of the week ( my only vice) . I don’t usually like eating breakfast so a lunch of an oat and fruit smoothie does me for lunch and dinner varies so if I stick to only two meals a day I’m ok. I was thinking of the 12 to 8 pm eating window but what should I do on my drink days ( sorry I’m not prepared to give them up ). Can you advise please?

@jessicapreston9808 11 ай бұрын

Maybe on the days you want to have your beers you could do the 2-10pm non-fasting window?

@seansmith9435 10 ай бұрын

I eat from 10am to 6pm thn start my 16hour fasting after 6pm it’s good

@ukelilly 11 ай бұрын

I still IF because definitely better than eating what I used to eat (breads, pastas, sweets..). Now I eat more fruits, meat, full fat .. anything. My bad habit is snacking. When I don't snack ( on nuts mostly and even fruits) I do see a difference. IF gave me better control of my hunger and cravings overall.

@DoctorODonovan 11 ай бұрын

Great and thanks for sharing thisb

@cadywelp235 10 ай бұрын

@@DoctorODonovanthisb

@jimjiminy5836 8 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with bread. Unless you live in the u.s and it’s that stuff that’s stuffed with sugar and god knows what. That stuff barely classes as bread. I make my own flat bread. Very healthy. Zero additives. Much cheaper too.

@ukelilly 8 ай бұрын

@@jimjiminy5836 Yes. Am in the U.S. & I have eaten bread in Europe and was fine.

@slavalovtsov9111 7 ай бұрын

@@DoctorODonovanHi I got stent installed a year ago can I fast???