Beginner's Guide to Alternate Day Intermittent Fasting (& why you should consider implementing it!)

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[justalauren]

I lost over 100lbs alternate day fasting, and have kept it off. It works! Thanks for putting this info out there again.

[slopez]

I’ve lost around 12 pounds maybe a little more since March I’m on my 11th week so that’s about an average of a pound a week which is perfect. I stick to around 18:6 just did my first 24 hour fast yesterday and I breezed right through it. I notice I want to eat a lot more a few days before my cycle. And then I literally have no appetite two days after I start so that’s a perfect time to do a 24 hour fast. I walk every day 3 miles in the morning 2 miles in the evening and I listen to nothing but intermittent fasting Videos different doctors I listen to fast face repeat on audiobook it literally changed my life. I don’t crave junk food anymore and if I do have junk food I only have a tiny bit and when I eat I only eat until I’m satisfied I don’t want to eat over eat anymore. I have so much more energy and mental clarity it’s crazy plus almost all the cellulite on the back of my legs are completely gone!!!

[denisemessier]

Great video Jackie! I have lost 56 pounds since last November. I am close to my goal weight. I love IF. I watched a podcast with Gin Stephens and it was amazing. Thank you for looking out for all us foodies. You rock!

[reginalemoine]

Great video, Jackie. You explain things very well.

[celeste]

Thanks for your time. I always look forward to your videos because you're very real & encouraging. ✌🏼💙🤗

[stephaniemckenzie]

When you mentioned about your scar, it made me look for my old burn scars on my wrist that I got in high school making enchiladas (I'm 53 now) and wow, they used to be raised and very noticeable but now they are flat and not very noticeable at all, I had to look for them 👍 so very awesome! If autophagy is doing that to my old burn scars, I can just image wonderful healing going on the inside of my body! 🙌💜

[blkbrn]

Jackie when I started watching you I never expected to do a down day, not my thing, lol. Well never say never. An upcoming family event led me to try it and the down day was easy, however I really overate on the up day. I was miserable, took me a few trys to get it right but I finally got the hang of it. I've actually done 2 down days in the past week and while I can't say that will be my norm I do think I will try and do one a week at the very least.

[Rosa-kfyy]

Thank you for the info Jackie. It's so nice to see so many people finding the key to better health and keeping weight off. You are a huge part of that Jackie. 👍 You have a wonderful way of communicating.

[SimplyEnjoyingLife]

So much good insight Jackie! I loved this video!

[Mrsjennysueq]

I JUST started this Friday at 5:30pm. It makes sense for me and I am doing a 6 hr eating window right now. I haven't found any trouble with it so far ( just a couple days), but wanted to say thanks for the information!

[weeni]

What a great video! I also like variety and flexibility. I never thought of mental variety that you mentioned. Gotta get these books and thank you for the teaching and share!

[ACottageGirl]

Hey Jackie! This was awesome! I discovered Gin in like February? Just finished the Fast 5 book as well. I'm not new to fasting, but newer to all things Gin-style fasting. So great to find a kindred here on youtube. I'm firing up my channel this summer, and hoping to include bits of IF lifestyle vids now and again from a 'mature woman' perspective. And THANK YOU for the playlist on 500 calorie day food ideas. I've not tried 500 down days before (just straight no food down days) but want to try as I'm getting headaches sometimes with no food.

[sueperez]

Great video Jackie ❤
Thanks for the information. Love 💘 it.

[coachcarrie]

Thank you for all your videos. They are very informative and encouraging.

[PastleLif]

I love your hair and your quality of videos!

[GodFamilyUSA]

I have started reading the fast feast repeat book online and I've only started for the last couple days but it's been a eye opener because I feel like I was doing some things that are no no's I feel like that's why I wasn't really losing any weight but I am a diabetic and I mainly doing it for diabetes however losing weight is going to be a plus that will also help with my diabetes so if I get the benefits from my sugar levels being lowered and my weight going down then I am super glad and I've been listening to your channel for about a month now and I've been playing catch up with how you got started and I think it's been very inspirational. Thanks for all the feedback on your journey!

[Seasonedwithsalt]

I enjoy your videos! I also started IF in March per your recommended reading of Fast. Feed. Repeat. and ripped the bandaid off and haven’t looked back! Thank you for sharing the “realness” of how you adapt your lifestyle. It’s very helpful.

I also have tuned into watching Dr. Mindy Pelz and think you would enjoy her content. She speaks on mostly female fasting and hormones but also includes helpful strategies for variety fasting and what each hour brings to healing the body.

Thanks again and I look forward to more of your videos ❤️

[jenniferdignan]

I've heard about the benefits autophagy but the scar thing is new to me. That's so cool!

[kellyoconnell]

Totally agree with the over eating speeding the metabolisim. I hit 199 lbs in 2001 I'm 5'6 and was about a size 14-16. Went on a 1200-1300 calorie a day diet. I was strict with it for the 1st 6 weeks and of course lost weight.I ate mostly healthy, but if I wanted a fast food cheeseburger, I counted it in. After 6 weeks I allowed myself a "eat what you want day" once a week usually Saturday, usually pizza & beer lol! I always weighed myself on wednesdays . Once I started that "cheat day" I felt I was leaner and the pounds came off quicker. Maintained 143-148lbs 2002-2020 size 6.. Now 158lbs jeans are tight. Need to drop the 10lbs I will blame on events of the last 2 years lol! Love your channel Jackie!

[freedhoelay]

Great presentation. Thanks for sharing.