Fasting: All the benefits, without the suffering | Ep157

#DrGundry #keto #Fasting
By now you know that I’m a huge believer in the benefits of intermittent fasting.

And if you’ve read my latest book, The Energy Paradox, you know that my newest protocol includes one of the EASIEST and most effective fasting techniques out there.

Because unlike other fasting techniques, it’s designed with your WHOLE body in mind. And that means experiencing results that are going to LAST — and benefit your health for years down the line.

And the best part? You WON’T need to restrict your calories or go on a “diet."

That's right, ALL the benefits without ANY of the suffering.

So stay tuned, because on this episode, I explain exactly how to master this technique and experience improvements in your energy, metabolic health, weight loss efforts, and so much more.

I also share the importance of breaking your fast the RIGHT way and my trick for getting supercharged results.

On this episode you’ll learn:
The so-called “harmless” eating habit that may be greatly increasing your risk of insulin resistance (2:00)
One of the most important factors when it comes to healthy eating habits (and it has nothing to do with WHAT you eat)
How YOU can get all the benefits of fasting without feeling deprived, reducing your calories, or consuming less food (9:00)
How this common misconception is DRAINING your energy levels – and what you really need to do to feel active and focused (this may surprise you) (9:30)
My “digestion trick” to boost your workout performance and help you get supercharged results (11:00)
Why 80% of people struggle with most fasting techniques – and my “schedule trick” that makes fasting a piece of cake (plus, it works for just about anyone) (14:30)
How long you should REALLY go without eating to experience maximum benefits – and my trick for working your way up to the “sweet spot” (19:00)
Why I DO NOT recommend doing a long term water fast – and what to try instead (23:00)
How to break a fast the RIGHT way – and experience INTENSE results (plus, some of my favorite recipes to try) (30:00)
My fasting technique for people struggling to give up eating first thing in the morning (35:00)
The secret to eliminating hunger pains while fasting (it’s easy and extremely beneficial for gut health) (44:00)

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[reneehilscher]

I trust this man. He matches his tie to his glasses.

[peterbrady]

Having practiced fasting over the last few weeks, my experience is that there is no suffering. I simply have a feeling of wellbeing during the fast. Any feelings of hunger are fleeting.

[miabeia]

I wait between 14 and 17 hours after my last meal to eat again.. I don’t need to lost weight but i know this is so good for your gut too. Thanks as always such great information..

[neilwalkercomedy]

Can’t believe I used to think my eating habits were unhealthy cuz I never had time to eat more than once or twice a day. Lol. At the time I was eating very unhealthy foods but at least I gave the mitochondria a break. My eating habits haven’t changed and now I know that I don’t need to change them. But my diet has and I feel much better. Love what your doing.

[azenethquimada]

Here in Philippines people mostly do this (breakfast- 7am, snack 10 am, 11 to 12 pm lunch time, 3pm snacks, and 7 to 8pm dinner) 😅 and I'm one of these😁, but not until I saw ur video😊💪 today is my 4thday of fasting🥺 I hope I can do this farther from 1 week and more💪❣️

[MohamedAmin-koui]

I read your book energy paradox, tons of useful new informations.
I got MS, it helped me with the brain fog and fatigue,
As a Muslim I really appreciate that you have mentioned ramadan fasting in the energy paradox
Muslims have so many religious rituals that has mental and emotional health benefits that needs to be discovered and explained
Thank you Dr Gundry 🙏

[micheldubois]

That is why l threw up bile and fainted next to the toilet bowl after fasting 7 days in a row ! I like your safe way by closing the food intake window ! Thanks doc ! Namaste !

[alataha]

Being muslim we have been taught the benefits of fasting since childhood, and we are asked to do it since we are children (half day), then after puberty from dusk till dawn, What dr. Gundry mentioned about energy is soo true, I used to go running after 17 hours fasting (no water no food) my colleagues were so shocked and couldn't believe i had energy to come to work :)

[lzrd]

Since eating the Plant Paradox way for the last year and a half, I have naturally fallen into intermittent fasting. Why are people so scared by the word, 'fast'? I think they think it equates to suffering but it's not like that at all. It's all about limiting the time you want to eat and the time you don't want to eat. As I said, I naturally started fasting by not eating breakfast in the morning. I just didn't feel like eating. We have been taught since childhood that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but it's an outdated idea. And we think that if we don't have it we will feel weak or that we will obsess about eating, but again, it's not like that. And I have much more energy by eating for only six hours a day. It really works and I hope people won't be scared by this word, 'fast' Thank you Dr. G,

[nirvachoritchy]

Water with fresh lemon juice is my best friend when fasting .

[positive]

Good and informative video but if you play this at 1.25/1.50 speed the pace of Dr G's speech is much better imo

[richardm]

I am following a fasting diet now and so far it's good. Feel better and dropping fat. The best part is that I can't handle keto/ carnivor / vegan / high carb / low carb on a long term basis. I want flavour and fasting supports that.

[wendygilbert]

It's true!! You really are always looking out for us. Much apppreciated Dr Gundry.

[rickwilliams]

watch this doctor at 1.25 speed. he has a lot of great information

[lmwlmw]

60 yy here on omad with IF changing from 18-6 to Great video.

[mlbf]

He's spot on, but listen to mindy pelz regarding fasting change ups right before your period. Women do need to fast a bit differently.

[amyr]

I have no "suffering" while fasting. In fact, I feel better, think better, when I do than when I don't. Also, there is no counting calories when you fast and then eat, as long as you eat healthy and not binge on ice cream or chips. I can fat for about up to 22 hours and then break my fast with clear soups, and then later proteins and veggies.

[nancyruland]

Thank you Dr Gundry for the wonderful information you continue to share about nutrition and health. I have seen dramatic changes in my digestive system, the diarrhea has stopped and I am learning more about helping my microbiome become more metabolically flexible. Thanks again

[silverfox]

I've been doing this now since I'm improving my health and wanting to lose weight for better health now and keep being healthy now that I'm in my sixty thank you for the information 😊

[NansGlobalKitchen]

I am eating healthy doing all I can to lower my BS and BP. I eat 2 meals a day first meal at 12 or 1pm and dinner at 5 or 6pm. No in between eating like snacks etc. I have absolutely no symptoms of diabetes but my doctor keep saying I have it. My BP is a little high. I kept adking her to check my tsh t3 and t4 for estrogen or thyroids disease but she kept saying that it was good. But I was not feeling well everyday. So after I got mad and ask to have a whole hormone panel test, she tells me my estrogen levels are a bit low and I have thyroid disease hypothyroid and I should go see an endocrinologist. I do not have my gall bladder anymore so I have digestive issues and I also had a complete hysterectomy many years ago. You would think that these doctors would have check my hormones etc earlier. Now I am so worried I do not want to go on meds for thyroids.