I have been doing Intermittent Fasting for 4 years. I went from a size 18 to a size 4 in a year and a half. I think I lost over 100 pounds. I have kept off my weight. I started this way of eating slowly. For the first month my breakfast was at 2 pm and dinner was at 7 pm. I then increased my fasting hours. For example my first meal would be at 3:30 and my second meal would be at 6. I did this for many months. I worked up to only eating once a day. I don’t restrict myself calorie wise. I just eat what my body is craving, with in reason of course. I don’t gorge myself. I just eat until I’m full. I limit sweets. I usually have a desert once a week. I also make sure that I eat at least 1000 calories a day. The worst thing you can do is eat less than 1000 and slow your metabolism. I drink a lot of water during the day. I like the flavored watered such as LaCroix . I stay away from diet drinks. I have black coffee in the morning.

"This is not a diet, it is a lifestyle..." extremely profound statement!

Just broke my fast with 16oz water, ACV, lemon Juice and chia seeds. A tad challenging to get down but I think I’ll be able to get use to it. So stinking excited to have found you. It’s a total Jesus prayer answer! Can’t wait to binge all your videos.

Sandy S Thanks you’re so precise and to the Points!! It’s a relief ands joy to absorb this whole synopsis!! I’m been dabbling with Intermittent Fasting for a couple years but now I’m more involved and keenly interested to the level I’m actually practicing with 16Hrs to 20Hrs and Doing an Eating Window of 8Hrs. I’m still tentative and learning form mistakes like you’ve pointed out and nearly or did feel my Blood Sugar Rise and did find myself again wanting to eat, not so much gorge but pick at the ones ie: cereal no good and since yesterday today I’ve corrected that style and ate my fibre , protein ,fats!! Sucess Here I’m definitely walking ahead with no turning back to diets , Yes, Yes, Yes, Truly a Lifestyle 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Just found your channel today! I was intermittent fasting years ago and I didn't even know it! I need to get back on track! Loving your "what I eat in a day" videos. Keep them coming ;)

Thank you Sandy for sharing with us. You keep your videos short and very informative. I really appreciate that.

I never thought about it until you mentioned it. You are absolutely right. I'm almost 70 and have a little arthritis in the small finger joint and like you the lower thumb area. It's no big thing. But since I starting IF 18:6, there is no discomfort at all. I've never read or seen an article that has talked about it.

I absolutely LOVE all the items you shared!!! 💗💗💗

Yes I love all the I F info Autumn Bates gives. I’m so glad I found your channel because you’re at an age that’s relatable to so many of us . Thanks for all the tips and please keep them coming 😊

Please continue making these videos Sandy. They are so encouraging and helpful.

Thank you for the great info and explanations! Hi to your cute puppy girl! She's trying to help in her own way make sure you don't forget the dog walk for excercise!

I just ran across your videos. You’re informative and you break info down so everything is easily understood. Thank you so much!

Thank you Sandy for another really great video. So much helpful information, I really appreciate all the effort you put in to share it with us. Looking forward to your video about exercise

Thank you for your tutorials! They are helping me. Love your doggie ♥️♥️♥️♥️

goodness. I'm so glad I watched this. I've been have steel cut oats with fruit to break my fast AND granola! thanks for teaching they are both no no's. jeepers. so much to learn.

Just found your amazing vlogs ❤!! Great information, exactly what I needed. You’re exactly right about eating whole fats, and not low fat.

I have been doing the same Sandy. I lost weight and feel better. You look wonderful sister. Keep up the good work.

wow. that was a fast transformation and you look great now. I'm so inspired. I look like your before picture right now --but you're inspiring me to get busy!

Great informative video. I have begun to do this . Your so motivating and your videos keep me focused. Keep them coming please. Thank you

Another great video, I'm hooked 😊 so informative and you're such a delight

I started a month ago and found your videos. Very helpful. I appreciate the video of the 4 minute workout and have incorporated that into my day. Not happy with the weight loss but I'm sticking with the process. May need to start a HIIT workout soon.

Hi Sandy, I binged watched your vlogs last night. I too would love the soup recipe and the green bean recipe from the "What I eat" vlog. A cooking vlog would be very enjoyable.

I just have to say how inspiring and unbelievable your before and after pictures are- you look like you are in your thirties, so when you shared that you were 51, I was shocked! Keep up the great work and Thankyou for all your helpful and great videos!❤😊

I do keto along with my intermittent fasting. It has worked great! I lost 30 pounds four years ago, and also reversed arthritis in my hands. It is a lifestyle change. Great suggestions!

Thankyou, Sandy. I’m in two weeks and loving it.

Thanks for sharing . I haven’t lost weight yet but I am feeling better . I love that it is not a diet but a healthier life .

20:4 is my fasting:eating window. Once a week generally on a Mon & Tues I do a 24-36 hrs fast. Thanks for your videos. You present in such an easy clear way with lots of good practical advice. A++++.

Hi Sandy. New subscriber. Love your relaxed style and all the good information you are sharing. Encouraging to hear your thumb and sleep have improved. I’m so tired and ache when I get up. Starting 16 /8 tomorrow. Armed with all your information! I’ve been doing low carb for awhile, but not seeing results. Thank you!

Your videos have been very motivating since you keep it simple. Have been trying only green tea before breaking my fast during 16:8 and I'm amazed how my hunger has subdued so quickly eating this way. Snacking in the evening has always been the hardest to break but have been able to stick to my eating window. Hope you'll continue with this series.

You are so very informative and I just started this not long ago so I’m learning a lot from you and now I really understand why I should not have granola and yogurt as my first meal so thank you🤗

Great video, thanks so much for this! I’ve been doing 16/8 also, since early January and have lost 6 pounds. I’m sure I would have lost more if I had seen this info first! My husband will not do this with me. He grazes all day and wanted pancakes for breakfast today. I made the big mistake of eating one and could tell right away I had done the wrong thing and I will not do that again! Next time he wants pancakes, I will freeze whatever he doesn’t eat and just do my own breakfast! I love scrambled eggs with garlic, peppers, onions and mushrooms, plus throw a few sprinkles of turmeric in. It keeps me full and then I only have dinner later, maybe an apple, orange or other fruit in between.

Thanks 🙏 for sharing 😊 mostly how to eat and break a fast. I'm still getting the hang of it. Fasting 16/18 but I was eating to many carb's 😢so haven't seen great results yet. So thanks to you I'll try and change my diet 😊 Keep sharing please ❤

Thank you for your great videos. I tried intermediate fasting years ago but did not stick with it and so regret it because it did work…but I have learned so much from you to help me this time. I started again about a week ago and have lost 5 lbs and lose about an ounce a day. I am feeling so much better already! Great video on how to break a fast…I learned alot.

Thank you for all the good information. I am just starting, day 5 and I have alot to learn. I am vegetarian, don't eat much fish or eggs or alot of dairy. You look great! What an inspiration you are.

Soooo soooo helpful. Thank you! I have been breaking my fast with overnight oats, peanut butter and wild blueberries. But I’m going to start the break fast with vinegar-lemon-water and I’ll add an egg or yogurt and chia seeds with my break.

Sandy ,Thank You so much ! I'm into this about 2 or 3 weeks and I'm half way there already and feeling and looking better all the ways you've talked about . But to me the big thing is I've got a very good friend that is suffering from long term obesity and she's starting her diet just now . God Bless You Miss Sandy ! Your doing so much good out there !

Thank you for sharing. I have been doing Intermittent Fasting and low carb and low sugar for 7 months and have lost 60+ pounds.

Omg, I love Josie haha. I like listening to all your ideas, I really think all this really works. I go back and forth with IF, but it's generally what it works out for me, actually without even thinking about it. I just got done with Belly flush and Belly buster with Svelte. Just had a few stubborn lbs to feel light again, and I do most of what you mentioned. I love it, you're a sweetie. I'll look for all your other vids! Thank you....

Sandy I am loving your videos. I do a 16/8 fast. Your videos are so encouraging and just what I need at this time! I just subscribed, and I'm looking forward to seeing more from you. Also, I would love the recipe to that delicious looking soup! One of my favorite ways to break my fast is with soup. Funny thing... my dog is napping on his bed near me, (but I can't see him) and when I was hearing your dog barking to come in, I thought it was mine. I had to check because I was sure I had already let him in! 😄

Thank you for the encouragement and walking us through IF. So helpful. I tried IF before, but i was doing it without the needed coaching. After 2 1/2 weeks all is going well and my clothes feel different.

I discovered intermittent fasting videos after going to the doctor and finding my weight up, my blood pressure up and my cholesterol up. My husband and I started eating better in December and started intermittent fasting in January and he is down 14 and I am down 8. It is so good to learn that you can enjoy good food and lose weight and be healthy. I'm really into steak and mushrooms right now and from what I've seen, I can cook my mushrooms in butter and be happy!

Hello and I’m doing IF and just can’t budge a bit of weight. I’m going to try and really look at my intake and see what it is that I might be sabotaging with out knowing. Appreciate this conversation!😊

Absolutely stunning changes you LOOK AMAZING.. Hope your family appreciates you/// Im gong to try the 16/8 deal. Being Military and active in the gym, im going to see how things work out. im 51 and need to loose my gut:) but im skinny fat and it's annoying. just want to lose a few lbs of fat and see how it goes. I love the videos!!!

Starting the fasting regimen at 6 tonight. Will break it at noon. Already on board with the idea before I saw these videos since my sister started the intermittent fasting last fall and has lost 40 lbs. Her blood glucose numbers are so good she is off insulin. She is 75, I am 72 and I have 60 lbs to lose. My sister is at her goal. I really hope I can do this. I’m miserable now.

Very informative video. I know exactly what I've been doing wrong! I was breaking my fast with a fruit smoothie! That's going to change. Thank you!

Dr. Berg’s videos are very helpful, and he also mentioned avoiding dairy and nuts if you’re having any problems with inflammation. That being said, when I do have dairy, I love a good bowl of cottage cheese with Chia seeds in it, makes it like a chunky Chia pudding. Add some diced peaches and it taste like a dessert! Yum 😋

Love your good advice .. again .. thanks 👍🏼❤️ I agree about the switching it up .. and also like “ this is not a diet.. I get to enjoy food”. Yes … I have brain frog 😂😂 .. it often feels like a frog is controlling my brain as it hops from thing to thing. This video was very very helpful 👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you for sharing this! I've tried intermittent fasting and I've found that what works best for me as I'm getting older is just keep track of 1500 calories a day, stay away from processed foods, no fast foods, choosing healthy foods, getting 8 hrs of sleep and walking, no machines no crazy marathon just walk and eat good while counting calories.

Good information thank you. I have been doing intermittent fasting for about 9 months and I have lost weight. But I have not been breaking the fast with much protein so I will be more mindful of that.

I love making Autumn's brekky bowls to break my fast. Mine has handful of spinach, frozen cauliflower, 1/2 frozen banana, protein powder, unsweetened coconut milk, greek yoghurt (been making my own), chia seeds. Blend and top with nuts, berries, choc nibs. I live in Australia so hot here atm.

Perfect timing! I was just about to break my fast and watched this video first. Just finished the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar water. I see what I was doing wrong. I have eggs for protein, but was consuming too much sugar and no fiber. I also had been eating a piece of fruit, a gluten free english muffin with jam as well as flavored Activia yogurt. If I could take plain greek yogurt and put a bit of raw honey in there to sweeten that along with the nuts and chia seeds, I would really enjoy that. I really appreciate these videos Sandy:)

Thank you for sharing. I think I need to listen to your advice. Most of the time I break my fast with sourdough toast. I have been trying to drink a protein shake and then have my Macha 🍵 but I need to stick with that more often because the weight stopped coming off. Thanks for your advice 😊

Thank you for sharing! I do intermittent fasting as well, I eat only twice a day… 10:30 morning and then again 6pm ❤

I've really been enjoying these videos. Thank you so much for sharing what you have learned. Look forward to your next videos. Glad your not spending hours in the gym. That's not for me either 😕.

Hi 👋🏾 Im new also . So glaaaaad-uh i came across all videos. You really helped. I was doing a dirty fast also. So ive madr some changes hoping to see & feel some results.

Great Info & Motivation! I'm on day two of 21/3 and feeling good. Down 4lbs. My favorite meal is cheesy scrambled eggs, and 2nd favorite is green beans with real butter, fresh ground salt & pepper, a dash of onion powder. I also do an ounce of great quality EVOO, and the ACV drink early evening. Favorite treat is Lite & Fit Greek Yogurt - Strawberry Cheesecake with added Genepro protein powder. I am doing Low Carb.

👍Lots of good tips! I definitely need to get in more protein. Your dog is cute! 😃

Your just fantastic 😊 amazing how your brought fasting out in the Bible! It was a design God had for us ❤

I just finished watching your last video and this one popped up! I’m so excited to be on this journey with your channel family! 🤗❤️🙏. Thank you for helping us to lose weight and feel better! 😘. I broke my fast with a green drink. It has cucumber, fresh pineapple, ginger, jalapeño, fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. I’ll start eating a boiled egg too. So no more coffee or tea with honey in the morning? 😢

Thankyou Sandy I'm really enjoying your videos😊

Sandy, try the pistachios from Aldi, they're the best! I make my own bone broth...so good. My second time watching this video and yes so helpful, thank you

Hi sandy Iv just found your video channel and wow you're great.Its nice to hear someone talking who is talking from experience and that I can can connect with. My husband and I are doing the 16-8 fast and have been on it for 3 weeks. Can I ask what's the measurements of your Apple cider vinegar drink to break your fast with. Also how much avocado do you eat in your meal? My first meal is spinach with a couple of eggs on top and halve an avocado. My husband has an omelette with bacon mushrooms and a little grated cheddar.

Hi I’m based over here in the UK & trying to lose some weight I put on over Christmas I’m new to your videos & also IF thank you so much for the inspiration xx

excellent! I have made some dark choc and coconut oil and melt in the microwave , add nuts . Spread in a pan ,then break apart. FORGOT add stevia , and sea salt. I eat this with greek yogurt!

I’m going to try this. Thanks Sandi.

I love your good explations. Thank you.

I’m breaking my fast this morning. Would like to try that first 😊

I do 18:6 if. Ketovore less than 20 total carbs a day. I do this mostly for weight loss, but I am enjoying the added benefit of feeling so much better than ever before.

Love these IF videos! Such great ideas and very inspirational! Question: When you talk about having ACV and lemon juice in the morning, what are the proportions of each that you are drinking?

Such great advice! Thank you!

Thanks for sharing. This works for you because you were not diseased with Metabolic Syndrome when you had the good sense to correct your lifestyle. Thankfully, many Americans are still in your category and will profit by following your example. Unfortunately, many Americans have become Insulin Resistant and need to restrict carbohydrates below 50/day to correct and become Insulin Sensitive once again. It is a lifestyle change from a lifetime of processed foods and overeating carbohydrates. Dr. Sten Ekberg explains the concepts of IF and low-carb to ketogenic in a range that benefits everyone who wants to regain their health and well-being.

Thank you so much for the valuable information! Can you please tell me more about the apple cider and lemon juice? How much of each? Thanks!!

Thanks for the info I'm doing the same fasting and I was doing some things wrong. I started in January and by the middle of March I have lost 15.3 pounds. I don't weigh myself very often I just don't like the scale. Again thanks for your tips.

Vitials protein was brought out by Nestle’s. Watch the ingredients. Sometimes these big companies add “bad” ingredients. I like the ACV idea. I will add it to my routine.

I am going to try this fasting after trying Keto and counting everything and having to change my way of cooking, and most things did not taste good at all! I did drop 10 pounds though, but not really losing anything else. Although I would like to try this it does sound like KETO is incorportated into this alot. So basically you can eat what you want but still eat healthy while elminiating carbs? I see this as an easier method than KETO. Thank you for the videos!

Thank you for your videos, I really enjoy them. I’m on an IF journey as well. Could you give us the ratio of apple cider vinegar w lemon juice water & chia seeds? Also can you have black coffee before this concoction in the morning? could you also explain dirty fast from clean fast? Thank you so much Sandy

Love your videos. And your puppy. 💞💞💞

Thanks for sharing

Greek yogurt with chocolate collagen, my favorite 💙

Hi Sandy, your videos have motivated me to give IF a try. Thank you sooo much. Please share your 🍕 recipe. It looks so delicious!😋

Thanks Sandy! I’m on my 2nd week after watching your video a while back. I’m doing 16:8 as well. Question: in all your research do they distinguish between simple carbs (cookies) vs complex carbs (oatmeal)? I’ve read our brains need sugar (carbs), but the good kind, the complex ones, the low glycemic index kind. Plus those are the ones usually that provide the fiber as well, along with fruit and veggies of course.

I do 16:8 I break my fast with overnight oats, chia seeds Greek yogurt, honey Cinnamon, unsweetened almond milk, just recently I added cocoa powder so delicious or I'll add fruits and nuts. Thanks for your videos.

I totally agree with you on all non fat foods haven't bought them in yrs. I have started 16.8 yesterday it's not new to me I used to do the 800 but was a little restrictive. 🇬🇧

This is great information, thank you. If you're looking for video ideas, that soup looks delicious, I would love to see how you make it.

Thanks so much for this information 😊

Very helpful thank you!!! Would love to see how you make your pizza and tacos sometime!

That was helpful, thanks! I thought I was doing intermittent fasting, but the weight wasn't changing much. I have been eating oatmeal for every breakfast for almost a year. I guess that must be what was wrong. Now I'll try your drink and some better choices.

Good information. Personally ,because of GI problems couldn’t do vinegar and lemon juice or chia seeds.

I pray this will help me. I have been intermittent fasting, but the weight isn't coming off. So, hopefully, this video will help. ❤️

Thanks, Sandy! This is very interesting. I'll have to go back and watch your other videos on this topic. I already eat dinner fairly early and then do not eat again until breakfast, so perhaps I can build on that. You mentioned that oatmeal is not good for breaking the fast. I usually eat oatmeal every morning (with fruit, but no added sugar). I really like oatmeal and I thought it had many health benefits. If I don't eat it for breakfast, could I eat it for another meal and still see good results? I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks for your videos. I do subscribe to your channel, but had not watched your other videos on intermittent fasting. The idea of fasting for health did not appeal to me, but I now realize this is quite different than I had imagined.

Thank you for the great info! When did you start to notice visible weight loss results after starting IF? It's been a month for me, and I have only noticed some inflammation on my wrists and ankles gone. I'm a few years older than you and I know that for menopausal women may be more challenging to lose weight, so wondering if that has anything to do with a possible slow IF weight loss results?

I really enjoy your videos. I'm on Day 3. This video really did help. You mentioned something about a video on what to eat going into your fast. Are you still planning on doing that? Keep up the great work!

I love the akin cookie 🍪 commercials when watching a fasting video, lol!

Tomorrow will be day #1 for me! I don’t have a lot to lose, maybe 10 lbs. I will turn 63 this year and notice my clothes getting a bit tighter and the aches and pains are getting annoying. Anxious to see if this life style change really works. Can’t hurt! tyfs!

I'm so excited to find you. I'm starting IF again, and slowly working up to 16:8. I am getting used to 14 hours and will keep increasing as my body adjusts. Completly off topic, can you tell me where you purchased your blue blouse in the before/after? It is lovely.

Love coffee,what creamer is best?

The first morning I broke my fast with scrambled eggs, grapes,wheat toast. My stomach hurt so bad. I watched Dr. Berg. He said also not to have fruit after a fast. It's been a lot learning these past two weeks that I have been fasting. Thank you Sandy.

I’ve just started IF in January, so I’m not an expert. But…my eating window starts at 11:00 and I break my fast with a hard-boiled egg (or 2 chicken sausages). Then I wait 20-30 minutes before I eat “lunch”, which typically I’m not super hungry by then. I don’t know if this is beneficial, but I feel like it helped me control my eating better! 😃

I do 19/5 for years and it works great for me . I eat everything but not everyday. .I feel great.

I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for your videos. They really help me to stay on track . I also am about the same age so its awesome to here from ladies going through the same things. Keep it up please! By the way where do you get all those beautiful earrings you wear on your videos? I.f. friend, Teresa