Intermittent fasting with Tim and John

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[methods]

3 years ago I was a chronic diabetic with A1c of 11.7. Down to 5.9 in 3 months, and 5.3 in 6 months. Completely normal at 76 years of age. There are so many other health benefits like improved blood pressure, neuropathy and shooting pains gone, greatly reduced triglycerides, reduced stress, regular heart rate, reduced weight, increased energy. It seems outrageous that all this can be achieved with one meal a day low carb diet and no drugs. More power to you doctor, your research will be a breakthrough for millions of people.

[pjflynn]

Thank you both, gentlemen. I am a 75-year-old man living in the Colorado Rockies. I cycle every day for varying distances, today was 28.5 miles, and most days for only 4 to 8 miles. I was diagnosed with T2D in 2014 and had a couple of arterial interventions in 2018. The prescribed medicines did not sit well in my digestive system, so after some research, I plunged into the Intermittent diet. Today I eat once a day within 2 or 3 hours and fast the rest of the hours. I am very comfortable with this programme and shall continue it ad mortem. The food is m mostly within the ketogenic parameters. I do cheat every now and then when with friends or family gatherings. According to the physician who checks me once a year, I am in good health and do not need to monitor my glucose levels anymore. Be well, both of you and thank you for doing something really transcendental for the general public. Paddy Flynn.

[markwhite]

Well I'll throw a data point in this discussion. 59 years old and I went to an 18:6 intermittent fast and ate the same foods. 9 months and 52 pounds later I would say it worked in my case. In addition it got me off both blood pressure meds and my triglyceride medication. Best thing I ever did. In all respect I also went to OMAD after a few months. Once you adjust your new metabolism and ghrelin is tamed down 3 and 4 day fasts are both beneficial and easy.

[joannbrown]

I decided to do OMAD years ago because I just could not lose weight. It's like magic, I'm still doing it and have no desire to ever go back to 'normal' eating. 52 year old female, physical job 50 hrs a week. All the little health issues are gone. Never hangry. Just eat my dinner at night, organic fatty meat and veggies with butter. Don't have time to go to the gym so yoga at home. Saving a lot of time on cooking and shopping and cleaning up. I eat as much as I want. If I feel any hunger during the day I drink water. I don't gain weight. I've also been doing this to prep for menopause, no symptoms yet. Everyone else my age on prescription meds, I have no reason to see a doctor.
I don't worry about reading labels, I don't eat food with ingredient lists. I've worked in healthcare in the past, I have no interest in a long slow death. No junk food is worth that, and I've lost any interest in eating that way anyhow. I never thought I'd be able to say no to chocolate lol.

[patsutherland]

Started fasting 12 to 16 hours a day in March 2021 at 150 pounds. Now 128 pounds. Made a few changes to diet, but nothing drastic. Motivated by 2 strokes to drop some weight. Still ticking at 72.

[spongebobgrumpypants]

I started intermittent fasting with keto just over 12 months ago. I now regularly eat 2 meals per day within a 6 hour time frame. I rarely eat anything other than natural, wholefoods. I'm never overly hungry. Supplementing with D3 / K2 (amongst others) is essential in my view. I also exercise regularly. The last 12 months of my life have probably been my healthiest. I'm male, unjabbed, 58 y/o, 5ft 10ins and weigh around 165lbs (I was 190lbs a year ago). I go to the gym 4/5 times a week and have plenty of extra energy to play with my 2 foster kids and 3 grand

[petrapiciacchia]

Already using intermittent fasting. 58 yr old, ketovore, down 40 lbs almost at my goal. No more migraines, joint pain and tons of energy.

[SusanChinnery]

I do low carb, no potatoes, rice or pasta. Lost 9 kg, lost all my arthritic joint pain. Also do 16 hours intermittent fasting. Feel like a new person at 62

[dalecrocker]

I started a keto diet about a year ago to deal with the onset of type2 diabetes. I also fast about one day every month. It's no hassle. Bacon and eggs, strawberries and cream, whole roast chickens and half legs of pork can fill you up quite a bit!
My blood sugar levels are now normal and I'm off the medication. I've also lost around five stone in old money. My BMI is spot-on
Agriculture has created a carbohydrate addiction in humanity. While a hunter-gatherer diet (plus cream!) might not be for everybody it certainly works for me. What you eat seems to count for more than how much you eat.

[catomacro]

Dr Berg on YouTube has close to 8 million subscribers and is the king of keto and intermittent fasting. His videos have saved many lives. I am glad to see that IF is being talked about more and on this channel too!

[Fbarts]

I only eat between the hours of 3pm and 8pm and often I've had enough by 7pm.
I have plenty of energy and have lost approximately 20 lbs. in 6 months.
Very happy and satisfied with my mental and physical health.

[debr]

I am a 70 year old female. 5 years ago I started intermittent fasting. Mostly 18:6. I'm not rigid about it and adopted it as a lifestyle. In less than a year, I lost 60 lb, which was my goal. I still follow the principles of fasting, although I'm much more flexible. And have maintained my weight loss and have lost another 6 lb. My blood pressure has improved. My glucose level is now 4.9. My doctor checked my metabolic markers, and I have no evidence of metabolic syndrome.
It is easy. It is free. It saves time, eating less meals and no snacks.
I have more energy. I look better in my clothes. And I really can see no negatives. I try to avoid processed foods, but I did that before starting IF anyway.
I'm amazed when people tell me that not eating breakfast isn't healthy. And I have to remind them of what I've accomplished.

[jaynejohnson]

I'm 60 and healthy. Non Vx'd and not taking any pharmaceuticals. Been intermittent fasting for a few years. Lost over half a stone first off then got stuck (didn't have so much to loose in the first place). Just started a new system of changing the fasting for different days weekly. 4-2-1 = 4 days 17-18 hours fasting, 2 days non fasting, 1 day long 24 hour fasting. I've reduced my eating window to below 5 hours daily. I've now lost another 4lb's in 4 weeks. My main reason for fasting is the health benefits - reducing inflammation is my main reason. My personal experience is that this is the healthiest way to eat.

[rosemaryjones]

For the last 3 years I’ve had my meals in an 8 hour window each day. I was the correct weight before but it keeps my weight under control, I’m energetic and suits me very well

[sandykerrs]

So glad this Zoe Intermittent Fasting study is happening. My husband and I have already made the change. I have been clean keto and time restricted eating for 2 year and lost and kept off 15kg and am now doing it for ever - so easy, all my health markers have improved and I eat the most delicious food, make my own kombucha etc. My husband also went clean keto with intermittent fasting a year ago and has lost 45kg and the diet change has backed off the autism spectrum disorder sensory issues and dialed them down to such a degree that he is like a totally different person who now experiences emotions that he did not before, including happiness. Imagine nor having ever experienced happiness until 59 years of age and all it took was a diet change. It's a beautiful, beautiful thing - not to mention that he now has excellent health (no more asthma, GERD, no longer pre-diabetic, perfect blood pressure, healthy cholesterol).

[johnchristensen]

finally...I have wanted so much to explain..how I lost 42 kg...in 6 months...in 2014...and never gained it back ...I understand fasting and use it ...i was a former Missionary...in India...and would love to be a volunteer...i would love to talk to this gentleman in his study...joined already

[aslyswine]

I just finished an intended 36 hour fast this morning. I wasn’t in a rush for my tea and Keto creamer stuff. It turned into a 40 hour and 15 minute fast. I did this last week and felt so good that I was looking forward to this weeks! Food was my full time hobby. With a sugar addiction I struggled back and forth with Keto. I am super happy to be back in the swing of things with my keto. I generally do OMAD and have effortlessly added the 36 hour fast. I’ve lost two pounds each week. I’ll take it!

[GodofWarChuka]

I started Intermittent Fasting on September 1st. I’m 51, started at 308. Down to 274 now, just after 6 weeks. I quit soda and coffee drinks. Drink a lot more black coffee with no sugar, and eating healthier. I’m definitely sticking with this! Lots of other benefits with intermittent fasting besides just weight loss 👍

[anniem]

Low Carb and IF here for 2 1/2 years. My fella and I both lost 50 pounds and we are mid 50's. I eat 3 servings of vegies and 1 serving of protein once a day. When I am hungry before the alloted time, I eat a couple of eggs or a tin of sardines but try to keep my meals in a less than 8 hour window. Jason Fung is a great US diabetes doctor that has a lot of Intermittent Fasting information. This has totally taken my edema away, also most of my joint pain and my ability to move freely is greatly enhanced. We call this way of eating white death at home...don't eat anything white lol.

[jbug]

I knew it! I used to eat every other day when I was 17-25 and felt great, never got Illness when others around me did. Unfortunately, I was always accused of having an eating disorder so started eating a lot more with the rest of the family. I started getting sluggish, migraines and brain fog. I’m totally sold on the fasting/keto thing, I’m back on it,
it’s the future.