How to Intermittent Fast for Quick Weight Loss – Dr. Berg Reveals All

Intermittent fasting may be the most powerful thing you can do for weight loss. Check this out.

Timestamps
0:05 What is intermittent fasting? 
0:23 Why do intermittent fasting? 
1:30 What is insulin resistance? 
2:27 How to do intermittent fasting 

In this video, I want to share with you the power of intermittent fasting and how to do intermittent fasting for weight loss. Intermittent fasting is a tool. It’s not a diet, it doesn’t tell you what to eat, and it’s not about cutting calories. It’s a pattern of eating and not eating. It’s changing when you eat and when you don’t eat. 

Intermittent fasting is one of the most important factors when it comes to weight loss. It influences two main hormones in the body:

1. Stimulates growth hormone (anti-aging and fat burning) 
2. Decreases insulin (in the presence of insulin you can’t lose weight)

Intermittent fasting can help heal insulin resistance. This is a situation where the pancreas is pumping out way more insulin than you need. This can be a very destructive condition. 

With intermittent fasting, it’s best to start slow and gradually fast for longer lengths of time. For example, if you consume 5 or 6 meals a day, you may want to start by doing 3 meals a day and cutting out snacks. After that, you may want to do a pattern of 16 hours of fasting with an 8-hour eating window. It’s ideal to go at least 4 hours after you wake up before your first meal. The real power of intermittent fasting happens at night while you’re sleeping and in the morning. 

To take it to the next level, you would want to gradually go to two meals per day. You would do 20 hours of fasting with a four-hour eating window. But, it will take time to do this. 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
 
Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand how to do intermittent fasting for weight loss.

[alexhernandez]

I watched this video a year ago when I was overweight and depressed. You have helped me change my life and I went from 250 pounds to 170. Thank you so much doctor!!!

[iMagicRockstar]

I'm 29 and have been heavily drinking alcohol for more than 10 years everyday. I stopped today and am giving my liver a chance to heal If it will Pray for me guys. Much love !!!

[Simplyfood]

I’m on day 7 and have lost over 10 pounds . I am doing the 20 hour fasting 4 hours eating, I’m also just eating protein and veggies no sugar after watching your no sugar video . Thank you so much you videos are truest saving my life . I was diagnosed with pre diabetes . Thank you for what you do . God bless

[RaviRavi-eysb]

I am 35yr old, my weight before starting IF was 91kgs . I started on Feb 3rd 2023, till now I had lost 5.3 kgs in 40days, without any exercise and with moderate workplace activity, I am feeling much better than before, more active than before . Now I started going for a walk/jogging in the morning, let's c the results..
Thanku Dr Eric, for bringing this change in my life...

I will keep updating my results

Feb 3rd - 91.2kgs
Feb 15th- 88.1kgs
Mar 1st - 87.5kgs
Mar 15th - 85.8kgs....

(Update)Last 2weeks had lot of parties and cheatmeals

April 1st : 84.5 kgs

April 15: 83.6 kgs

May 15th : 81.9 kgs ( total 9kgs down)

June 27th : 80.8 kgs ( total 10kgs lost). I combined IF with evening jogging for 45min..

[artayick]

15 months on keto. 20:4 fasting. 1hr at the gym 3 days a week. 180lbs lost. :)

[buddyromero]

I told everybody in my office this is what I have been doing to shed weight (they laughed about long periods of not eating ) . My boss went to the doctor and He prescribed intermittent fasting to her 😂👏.

[AddisonTaylorArtist]

Six months later, I’m down about 25 pounds. I can actually see my real body after a lifetime of dysmorphia and self-esteem issues. Thank you! 😌🙏🏻

[mutternav]

I have lost 60 lbs on keto, and now eat 2 meals a day on the 16 hr. fasting w/ an 8 hr. window of eating. I rarely eat any snacks, and almost never feel hungry. I am 80 years old, and have no medical conditions. ❤️‼️

[RapturousBulge]

I started 16:8 intermittent fasting & Keto on January 1st of this year. I was 392 pounds. Now I'm down to 288 in just 7 months. No exercise. No tracking. It's absolutely amazing.

[nicolaclark]

I've lost 40 kgs. It's been about 4 months now and I'm very happy that at 55 I can finally lose weight!!!
It works.

[shellyogamindfulness]

I practised OMAD and fasting 20 - 24 hours - eating keto - over 6 months - I lost 30kgs, am no longer on BP medication - my sugars & cholesterol are down. I feel amazing

[TravisInCanada]

10 months on Keto
16:8 Intermittent Fasting
95lbs loss

[boutdatbeast]

OMG it works people!!! 232lbs to 191lbs 😤 feeling good, looking good!

[kitchencarvings]

I can testify to this. I do two meals over a 6 hour period and I have lost 57 lbs. I'm almost never hungry. I sometimes forget to eat my second meal. I don't count calories, I eat pretty much what I want. I did count my calories one day. I had a 1020-calorie breakfast and a 700-calorie dinner and I burned about 400 calories on my daily bike ride. That's a total of about 1300 calories for the day and I can't describe the feeling of bliss that I feel after 18 hours of fasting, like I am totally content and won't ever need to eat again.

I started fasting because I was having a lot of issues with heartburn and a sour stomach. I didn't know about the weight loss part of it until I watched one of your videos. By the way, the heartburn and stomach issues cleared up that first night that I didn't eat dinner and they've not come back. I was insulin resistant before. I'd eat 3 to 4 thousand calories a day, always hungry and craving junk. I had a huge belly and felt terrible. My cravings for carbs have gone. I eat way more meat and vegetables now. some Fruit and some bread but not like before. My typical breakfast is huevos rancheros with bacon and greek yogurt. my dinner is usually a small piece of grilled chicken, pork, beef, or fish and a large salad with lots of bell peppers mushrooms and other vegetables and a bowl of berries with cream. I don't eat between meals and I drink water or unsweetened tea. I been riding my bicycle 7 miles a day and I'm getting ready to ramp that up to 10 for a bit and then 15 to 20 as I get my fitness back after having not done much riding during the winter. Just riding 7 miles a day has really got the weight coming off now. I hope to be at my goal of 108 lbs. lost by June. I started at 268 lbs. and I'll finish at 160. I know I'll eat like this the rest of my life. I wish I would have know this in my 20's. Thank you for all the videos. I've recommended this to many people but I think they can't get over the idea that they will be super hungry if they try it.

I like to ride my bike in the morning when I've been fasting since 2 pm. the day before and to my utter surprise I can do it just fine. I don't even feel hungry at the end of my ride. That's because my body switches to burning fat easily now. I never "hit the wall" anymore.

[momwife]

Thank you so much Dr. Berg. I lost 5kls in 15days! I am so happy with the results. I started doing 3 meals a day to 2 meals a day and now doing 23 hrs fasting! For the past 5 years after having 2 kids, I was feeling insecure beacuse of my weight and now I can walk with so much pride thinking that I achieved something in my life! It's been a long time to feel this way! More blessings to you!

[TexasDoctor]

When you said “no matter what you eat, you will spike insulin”... it woke me up ! I’d been cheating with bites of healthy foods...no more. Thank you Doc, I needed to hear that.

[beatrizr]

Started Keto on 01-19-19 at 324lbs. As of today 01/31/19, I am at 295lbs. All thanks to Keto and intermittent fasting. Most of the time I'm not even hungry. I probably losing a lot of water weight but I don't care, for the first time in 20 years I weigh under 300lbs. I'm so happy I could cry.

[Adrkistic]

It truly works I've lost 20 pounds in 3 months. But sadly during quarantine I gained my weight back (I have bulimia and I suffer with depression). Its going to be hard losing it again. I'm restarting again tommorow wish me luck!

[robertflores]

I have worked out since high school. I’m 48 yrs old and started intermittent fasting and I have never had this many compliments! I love wearing tighter fitting clothes, my lab results are great and I just feel better. I’m staying with this till the end.

[JulieBounmasanonh]

I can’t stop eating 😢 but I’m going to try keto and fasting again! For my health and my kids. God give me strength!