Not working for me.

Can I ask what you mean about women producing eggs? Isn’t it true that you are born with all the eggs you’ll ever have, so what do you mean exactly that women cannot produce eggs if they are underweight?

"producing eggs" means the eggs in a woman's ovaries will leave the ovary into the fallopian tubes in preparation for fertilization. If fertilized, moves to the womb and anchors to the wall of the womb to grow a baby. If not fertilized the lining of the womb along with the unfertilized eggs will shed (menstrual cycle)@@zombae634

sorry, also, if an underweight female does not produce sufficient hormones to trigger the reproductive cycle, no eggs will be released from the ovaries.

You don't release them so you can't get pregnant ​@zombae634

Deb, how much weight did you lose and how long did it take? Congratulations and TIA!

@@jennifervansickle6107 I lost at least 38 pounds (I was not weighing at my highest) from Aug 2019 to April 2020. I am continuing to work on the last 10 pounds and have maintained my weight loss for a year using a mixture OMAD and 18/6 😊

You are also an inspiration. Well done!!

@@deb5386 well done! I lost a similar amount using the fasting method in 2019. I had an operation in 2020 and did regain some weight, but now that I am mobile again, it is coming off once again! Fasting is effective and safe 😀

No, Deb! Thank You for sharing an intimate issue like health with us! Go, girl! You made it well indeed!

Do you include fruits?

That is amazing!! My husband and I are fasting as well. He's doing OMAD and I'm doing 48s. He's trying to get used to the hunger pangs right now, but I assure him it'll get easier. He's already lost 5 lbs in 3 days. Makes it easier when you have a partner to do this with. Congrats on you and your husband's success!

If you're on twitter, I wonder if you wouldn't mind sharing this experience in my new fasting group. No commitment needed from you, just trying to provide positive testimony and inspiration to others to take charge of health

This is inspiring. So in combinaison with IF, you also cut out carbs?

Hi, good to know that you did sich a great job. Have you taken meds during that period, like metformin or something like that, or it was just fasting, diet

What a weird comment on a video about women fasting? Hmmmm... I’m really Starting to wonder how legit is this Fung guy?

Although women were mentioned more, the video was about hormones and fasting. Men have hormones too! It seems the hormones we "share" with men cause women difficulties at certain times during our cycle. Feeling much more sympathy for the man in my life. He seems to feel hungry more during fasting than I do.

@k m lakshmipathy, could you please share the book name.. I just started listening to dr. However, there are so many videos.

The Obesity Code

Do you eat a low carb diet/no sugar as well?

@@lifeinseason I eat what instinctively feels right. Though luckily I don't have a sweet tooth, there are times when I feel like having a small piece of dessert and I listen to my body. Awareness and mindful eating is the key though. Once that's in order, I eat everything including pizzas and balance it out with nutritious food otherwise. Hope that helps!

@@lifeinseason q¹

What's been your key for successful maintenance?

@@Ketchup38 hi! I'd say following IF for about 5 days a week and going easy on 2 days. That way it becomes sustainable. Also, on travels not indulging much in the transit(fasting in the transit as much as possible including saying no to the free meals onboard) but wholly enjoying the local delicacies after reaching the destination is the balance that helps me stay on track despite the indulgences. What also helps is to keep a watch on my weight (2kgs + and I almost in autopilot start either cutting down on food moderately or increasing the fasting window). My understanding is that it's super tough to lose weight post 40; so am extremely vigilant in keeping a tab on it.

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Not possible if you’re vegan

Also on HRT. I started LCHF and got into time restricted eating because of Dr. Fung's book. I lost 6 kilos in two months and my goal was 5! I am now trying the carnivore diet and hope it will eventually lead to being able to reduce my Oestrogen dose which is pretty high. Well done with your weight loss.

@@ritahall2378 I've been a healthy vegan for over 30 years and just started IF. So far, so good!

@@bridgetjones2156 , just don't eat animals, the human taste is sweet!

This is my exact situation, I’m so happy that it’s working out for you 😃 I hope you’ve achieved your healthy pregnancy, I’m still not there yet🙏🙏

3 day fast or even a few 5 day fasting for post menopausal women. No exercise needed but maybe walking.

What did u do

You can do it ! God bless you doing this on Good Friday, man does not live on bread alone, you will feel alive !

Wishing you good luck with your fasting at Easter.

You can do it..... I’m 2 weeks in. Doing 20-4. I’m 70 female. Drink coffee in morning an water. Take pinch of salt 3 x day. I bought pickle juice an had a drink as a boost. First 2 days a bit light headed but NO headache. Then I felt fine. Give it try. I eat between 2-6pm. Some days it’s 3 or 4 before I eat. Brush your teeth couple times thru the day. God bless friend.

What a great idea!!!

How did it go?

So is it easier to fast when you are on a period?

This is, in part, why it can be difficult for women in perimenopause as the hormones become unstable. At 44, I am finding it much harder to fast and to lose weight than I did 6 years ago.

I totally ignore IF or fasting on days I go out to eat with my brothers. Doesn't seem to hurt, since I start a fast the next day.

Did you do the 16:8,or 18:4?

I got the book too and it's FABULOUS!

Try doing 14 before you do 16!

We should avoid fasting after day 20 of our cycle. Don't know if that's what you did but it could be the reason. The best time to fast for 24 hours or longer is the first 10 days of the cycle.

Me too !

Hi, I am also PCOS and was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I started Fasting on Dec combined with Keto diet and lost around 12kg. If you cannot lose weight on fasting alone its better lower your carb intake and keep yourself active by taking long walks. 🙂🙂

Yeah... I have been doing exercises for belly 16 to 18 hrs fasting and low carb diet... weight down from 60kg to 53kg in 2 months and waist reduced form 92 to 79cm... be active eat healthy and do fasting...

Mee too dear.

Your food is full of sugars this is why there are no results and consider to increase fast when i was at my lowest fat% i needed to fast up to 72 hours to have some progress

Cat that is just lovely to hear! Good for you! The beautiful food of Greece is perfect it seems. And what fun I see your comment since we are planning on going to Greece come mid May ( if allowed) and I shall be so happy to eat Mediterranean/Omad and walk walk walk! To your health!

@@amandatkids854 sweet post! I really hope you have a wonderful time when (not "if") you get here. To your health as well!!

@@catlyt682 oh thank you Cat and I Love your attitude...WHEN! Yes! Please 👏 to your health as well🙋‍♀️ And I imagine you inspire your friends and family with your healthy omad and lifestyle! Wonderful

Wow good job 👏🏼 that’s my goal any tips ?

I recently saw a post talking about “ sugar coma” . Holy crap! I ate a pint of ice cream, the next day Couch Coma. It’s real

I do as well, super inspiring and I always learn a tweak or two👏👏

Liver probs contributed to my same issue.vitamin E, borage oil, turmeric" check vit d3

Me too 😁

Dear Arsalan, are you using any of the mentioned wisdom elements?

@@norbertmachaj6127 Yes I am! As a matter of fact, I have been using Dr. Fungs methods and protocol for the past 2 years! I even documented my original first 100 day journey and other advice in videos on my Channel. Working on more content surrounding fasting. Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you Norbert!

@@ArsalanMonawar yes, I have. What protocol are you using? What have you achieved? In what period?

What do you mean eat carbs last?

@@lindabella900 oh! Awesome. Thanks

Yep that’s my world too😀😀😀🤪🤪🤪🤪

Janaina Souza Queiroz Those are complicated issues. The issue of blocked Fallopian tubes maybe can’t be addressed without a surgical repair🤔

I do believe that fasting can be of a great help.

Pcos is like pre-diabetes.sometimes Drs give metformin.so Keto is great.maybe the DIM would help overage of androgens?

Sounds like your just losing water weight and then putting it back on. Try 5 day water fast. I lost 12 pound and then gained back six after an couple day of eating normally. Which is to be expected. The other pounds did not come back (true fat burn). I’m 58 and was 154 pounds pre-diabetic and year post breast cancer. Hadn’t seen under 150 in a long time. 146 and holding and want to try another water fast to get under 140. Can’t stay on keto like i could in my forties. I actually enjoyed my fasting time. Every ache and pain went away. Was at a birthday party of granddaughter and enjoyed the smell of pizza without the desire to eat. Only felt tired on day three (that was when i hit 8 pounds down), lots of energy on the other days. Only had cravings on the day I drank a little Diet Pepsi. (I made sure to stick with only water and one sugar free Gatorade a day after that.

@@tracyenix wow! You are a warrior! So happy you are here and well. Thanks for the advice! I’ll give it a go. You take care.

Yes I agree, Dr. Mindy seems a bit all over the place for me. I eat just one meal a day and if I did what she wanted I would be mixing all different fasting from day to day. Just to much for me. I'm a simple person 😆

@@jessie9653 Ok, it's not that chaotic but I know what you mean. To me it sounds reasonable that women should fast differently than men, because of our massive monthly hormonal shift. And I have a massive problem with mine, they are pretty much done. But the only resource I have on that topic is one person. I have a very high opinion of Jason Fung, so I would love to hear his view of things.

I'd like to know about this too. One thing I do know: I can do a 16:8 fast w/o too much discomfort, but more than 16 hours on a regular basis would drive me nuts. I also am very wakeful if I'm hungry at night. It's a real balancing act!

@@EvBarney that’s for sure Evelyn! And I listen to both Dr. Fung on all things Fasting as well as Dr. Mindy Pelz as she discusses a great deal about post menopausal women and fasting. Can’t wait to hear what Dr. Fung will say about it. They’re both my gurus and I have huge respect!

I do everyday 20:4 and I absolutely feel great. No food craving. I would like to try 30:16 sometimes for a trail to see how I can deal with it.

@@Careless932 GREAT! I do have to watch for hypoglycemia (which has more to do with WHAT I eat than when in my case) and insomnia. I woke last night with that 'wide awake and rumbly tum' thing that aggravates me so. I drank some water with a splash of pink grapefruit (powders I get from True Citrus) and was able to go back to sleep after about 1/2 hour.

@@Careless932 that’s great! I too Feel aweeome doing 20/4 though still working on my fasting muscle to consistently hit 20IF I like that 30/16 variation also and will try it. If you’d like to, please share your thoughts when you do try that

You can do it!🙏

I know your comment was a year ago and I hope you're still doing well with your fasting. I was wondering what your eating window is. I'm your height and would like to get down to about 125. I have 25 lbs. to go. Im eating OMAD and use an eating window of around 2 hrs. Thank you in advance.

Mine is a week late now🙆🏽‍♀️

Mine has been all over the place in the last 4 years of fasting. Sometimes I won't get it in one month and then maybe the next month get it two times 🤷 I don't really stress about it because I'm not planning on having children. It does irritates me when I don't know when it's coming. I like to plan 😢

Me too, late!

Same. I had been doing 18/6 IF on and off. I started fasting again last month but my period didnt come even though I have a regular cycle and it is stressing me out so so much. So now I am giving my body a break and hoping that I get regular again

Keep it up! I’m on week 3 keto and OMAD and feel encouraged and so so so much better. We can do this 😊

@@montoriabryan167 yes we can do it. I am surprise I have so much energy and so discipline. I work 12hr shift, when I get home at 8 I exercise shower and have my dinner and I am so full. I have lost so much weight and is encourage to keep going. I come her on a daily basic to be encourage.

I dont think you'd gain weight by eating two meals a day. It's about how many calories you consume basically

@@babaralveena okay it's a new journey for me just leaning as I go along. It's the only weight loss journey I am on and seeing results. I don't want to mess up.

@Sio's world ...to avoid rebounding you should consider a sustainable diet. Chicken, broccoli and asparagus as a meal is not sustainable in my opinion. If you can eat that for the rest of your life then fine. The calories also sound super low which means that your body will adapt and your BMR will reduce. Maybe consider adding some coconut oil to your meal as well as some rice or any other carbohydrate that you like. This will not create a huge insulin spike if you are worried about that because fats and fibre when eaten with carbs will prevent this huge spike. You would also still lose weight but at least you would have a bit of all the macronutrients in the one meal that you are having per day.

How old were you when you hit perimenopause?

@@gvnymiriamgunnarsson7786 I started at about 42, but really hit the symptoms at 44.

😆sorry I'm no. 1... lol 😆🤣

God bless you too and all his healing and or healthy followers!!