Fasting Your Way To 100 Years Old

Fasting studies suggest it can improve your health and lifespan. But one hurdle remains: very few people want to do it. Now scientists are finding ways to mimic a fasting state without actually fasting.

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[martinhawkins]

20 hrs no food 4 hrs food ....3 months 35pounds lost... 2cold showers a day ....no smoke drink 30 yrs....78 yrs ..old feel fantastic

[mesj]

My father-in-law is 102 & mom-in-law is soon 97, they never have special diet. They eat traditional danish food and still not so sickly. One thing I notice is that they use their bodies a lot. They biked, exercised and walked. They trained until they're in mid 80's. So I think that eating natural foods and exercising is important for longivity.

[pianoman]

Europe also has very strict food restrictions (i.e. no preservatives, coloring, etc.) The U.S. food is substandard compared to the food in Europe.

[АртёмКушнеров-юк]

They just showed a few centenarians, who said they eat whatever they want and not a word about fasting, and then somehow magically connected this to fasting. Ridiculous.

[Antandthegrasshopper]

I have been doing 17/7 IF, (9 am Breakfast, 4 PM Dinner) (Nuts, seeds, eggs with greens and mushrooms, berries and yogurt for breakfast) (Veggies, Avocado and small portion of Protein (Fish or Chicken) 8-9 cups of water. I use Ghee for cooking, and Olive oil for greens. 8-9 cups of water thru the day and tea in the morning. No sugar at all! I'm up at 5 am, walk 2-3 miles 10-15 minutes of exercise each day. 57 years old Male.

[GR-lems]

I've lost 29 lbs in 2 months from intermittent fasting. I feel great! My arthritis pain is almost gone. I feel more awake and alert.

[edr.]

Intermitent fasting is amazing. I do it daily without even thinking or planning for it. I work late night…wakes up at lunch then eat before 6Pm and thats it. Simple and less work

[다미최-wb]

Fasting has literally saved my life. Autophagy took care of my loose skin. The results are quite fabulous.

[Partysize]

Was relatively skinny all my life. Never could gain weight. Developed a change of taste and smell 4 years ago. Food didn't appeal to me, almost couldn''t bear to eat things. Lost 15 lbs and can't gain any weight back, but I have stayed very physically active and found that I can live just fine on about half of what I used to eat. Just had health check-up and result was very positive as indicated by a full metabolic panel, healthy heart indicators, etc. I'm in my 80's.

[imstevemcqueen]

On my feet from 6-4pm, no food. First meal at around 5pm, every day except weekends. Reversed type 2 diabetes completely. It's all about insulin sensitivity

[kyle.d.c.]

Autophagy is one of the main benefits of fasting and the increase in health as a result.

[nealrutgerskid]

I feel the most important is to control your portion sizes, meal times, active life style and reduced stress. It's possible in towns in Italy where lifestyle is more relaxed and less complicated. Not sure if it's possible in a city or town that requires a lot of responsibility.

[c.danielthomas]

I won’t suggest fasting every day but if you can train yourself to not eat or drink anything for at least 24 hrs once a week you’ll feel much better. Depression and mental health also improves. You’ll have more self control when it comes to life in general. I thoroughly recommend it.

[kazejah]

I've ranged in my 30's i ranged in weight from 200-275 lbs. At the height of it, I decided to fast for 4 or 5 days at a time while doing low impact cardio. I have always been able to go long periods without food. I ended up dropping 7 lbs a week all the way down to 215 lbs. Since then I stick mostly to 1 meal a day, and if I put any unwanted weight on, I fast for a day here and there and literally walk the weight off. If your body isnt spending its energy trying to break down food you consumed, other beneficial processes kickstart. No doubt such processes extend life.

[johngreene]

I have haemachomatocis, high blood pressure and a few other bits and pieces I've picked up in 60 years. I'm not over weight and have had tough manual work since early teens. I was put on medication and had problems, then more medication to sort out the problems of the first medication.
I gave up alcohol and began eating once a day. One year later I'm now off medication altogether, I feel like a teenager again with plenty of energy. This month I have fasted for 7 days, I've lost 5 pounds and feel wonderful. My food bills are practically nothing and I have no medical expenses.... Now my doctor wants me to encourage others to do the same.... I highly recommend fasting to anyone that thinks it would help. You will see your body change in weeks and feel all the better for it.

[ams_tyquiengco]

I love love love fasting!!!! I feel so much better when I do a full water fast at least one day a week. It’s wonderful! 👏🏽

[jacklan]

It's always important to note that if you are going to fast, you still need to eat nutritious food, especially if you are doing 16 hours or 20 hours. You can't expect to be healthy doing IF while eating fast food.

[avarcine]

I don't eat in the mornings. I found it made me nauseated. Now I don't eat until 2 or 3pm and it's actually caused me to reduce portion size and steadily lose weight.

[auntpurl]

Dr. Fung and other researchers are finding that you don't have to do crazy long extended fasts to reap the benefits.

[davidjacksonjackson]

Yes I practice I.F. but also the benefit I get is that I am healthy and feel a lot younger than my 70 years, in fact I feel better than I did in my 40s.