The Big Difference Between Fasting & Starving - Dr. Berg

In this video, Dr. Berg talks about the difference between fasting and starvation.

Fasting is when you deplete the glycogen reserves (stored sugar in the liver and the muscles) while in starvation, you already depleted your glycogen, and not you are depleting the fat reserves, the muscles and the organs are breaking down and you are using that as fuel.

Fasting is healthy because it is where you repair and starving is where you break your body down and also deplete all the nutrients.

Fasting:
• Depleting Glycogen Reserves
• Running on Fat
• No Hunger
• Feels Good

Starvation:
• Depleting Fat Reserves
• Running on Muscle and Organs
• Intense Hunger
• Feels Bad

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, 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.

[geargrinder]

Intermittent Fasting really works. I can't follow the Keto diet strictly because I'm truck driver. So all I did was cut out carbs and sugars, do intermittent fasting and use apple cider vinegar. I lost 50 lbs in 4 months. Watched a lot of Dr Berg's videos too for motivation and education.

[Leatherminivan]

He has the best white board and dry erase markers....so satisfying

[katehuling]

thank you for this!! I’m so sick and tired of people telling me I’m starving myself.

[zawadix]

My online doctor you have changed my life coming to one year I watch you daily!!! God give you long life

[donnaheinlein]

Thank you. Can you do a video on what hunger should feel like? Or a video on how to tell if you are actually hungry?

[ruthketo]

Fasted for two days and felt great! No food to fix, no dishes to wash, no groceries to buy, no kitchen to clean. My body fed itself for a change. This new way of life is GREAT!!!

[markdawson]

I’m starving for more fasting recommendations.

[TaylorPhase]

I love when I tell someone who’s like 300 pounds that I’m not eating for a day to burn fat and they get super offended and flip out and go all “ I don’t think that starving yourself is good! It’s going to make your body hang onto it’s Fat even more!!!”

[TommyHuynh]

Thank so much for this video and educating so many people about fasting. I have been eating OMAD (One Meal A Day) for the 14 months, I lost 30 pounds in the first 2 months and I have kept it off for over 1 year now. I am in the best shape of my life my waist used to be 34" and now it's 28".
I own a restaurant and I tell my customers who are on special diets or diabetic about Intermittent Fasting. So many people think that I lost weight from starving myself so I made videos on my channel to show how much food I eat in my one meal and people can't believe it. I actually eat more food now in my One Meal A Day than I did when I used to eat 4 meals combined.
Thanks again for all of your videos, you and Dr Fung are the main reason why I started Intermittent Fasting and OMAD.

[jmpentek]

Again the voice of reason. Thanks for sharing

[TirraOmilade]

I needed to see this. I am intrigued that I can teach two fitness classes back to back and not feel hungry at all. Intermittent fasting is making all the difference in how my body works!

[Illusion-clock]

I've fasted for 5 days when I started keto, and now again three months in. The difference is astonishing. I felt so good and didn't think about food much. Only had some headaches time to times but it was quickly resolved with salt and water.

[Irmalove]

Love this guy thanks Dr Breg for such awesome information while doing IF and Keto. And your hilarious on how to share this video but I totally agree with you many people need to hear about this plan it works great while doing it correctly. Yes and thank you.

[triforcecarrier]

Dr., thx for opening my mind about intermittent fasting. I've never felt so good in my entire life. I started doing ketosis for 3 weeks following your tips and had great results, including less 5 kg! now with intermittent fasting everything is better .. my sleep, stress, concentration and along with the exercises, lots of fat burning. srsly, I'm getting shredded. thank you so much and God bless you.

[micks]

If I do an extended fast I always use salt water and no salt potassium. It works wonderfully. And refeeds are a breeze.

[bakingpage]

I fasted three times this week, every other day, just to see if my body could handle it, and it’s been working out really well. I typically have a cup of black coffee that keeps me satisfied until my first meal.

So what works for me is that I am up around 6 AM and I go to sleep around 11 PM. My last meal is between 8 PM to 9 PM. My first meal is around 8-9.


I never thought my stomach could handle black coffee Because when I drink my coffee with milk and sugar I get bad stomach pains followed by a trip to the bathroom. Now when I drink black coffee while I’m fasting I don’t have to use the bathroom at all. Maybe you could explain why that is?

What has really helped curb my snacking habits is when I watched your video on fasting and how you mentioned the difference between hunger and severe hunger. When I’m hungry I remind myself that being hungry is OK but if I start to notice signs of severe hunger then I need to listen to my body and eat something.

[laurad]

Seriously, Dr. Berg you are the best!

[kd]

ABSOLUTE TRUTH-!!! I was "Hungry" my Whole Life... This "Keto" way.. has Blown me away.. Excited for each and everyday of this NEW way of Living-!! Love your videos Doc-!!!

[maryland]

Best concept you've ever reported!

[rogerm]

You need to do a video on the topic 'How Do I Know That I Am Really Hungry'. Before I started fasting a couple years ago I thought was hungry because I was bored, stressed, tired, on a eating schedule and everybody around me was eating.