Thank you for watching today's video! I would love to hear about your experience with IF. Please let us know in the comments below. I hope that sharing my experience has been helpful for you too! With love, Jennifer

@MavakaSA11

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an elegant and aristocratic channel ❤️😘

@carnetdemef

2 жыл бұрын

I got into IF after watching a video of yours about a year ago! I did it for weight loss originally and have lost 20 pounds. But I'm still doing it now, one year later, for the other health benefits. I do it pretty much as you do, except I typically eat only 2 meals a day, between 12 and 8 pm, give or take...

@blane1814

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Can you do a video with your sister 🫶🏻

My mother was born in 1929 and she has always eaten this way! She never eats before 8 or 9 and NEVER has any food after 6pm. She has maintained a beautiful weight for all of her 93 years.

@Iflie

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah many people used to not snack so much, and they kept their weight down their whole lives. Without caring about calories at meals, they ate what they wanted with gravy and desert. Butter on their bread. No soda though.

@jeanlaubenthal698

2 жыл бұрын

Depression era.

@Iflie

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeanlaubenthal698 Not really, before that people also didn't snack and stuck to the main meals mostly. If you go even further back people had their main meal early when it was still light enough to see and they went to bed when it got dark. They actually ate more calories and fatty meats if they could get them and they used it all up on keeping warm and working.

@yasmitsantos8928

2 жыл бұрын

If only we have known this before!!! But it's never too late ❤

@katemiller7874

2 жыл бұрын

Jean- totally agree. My mom was born the same year. They were used to barely eating. It’s ingrained. It stays with you mom said

I watched both you and Angela Braniff talking about your IF experiences last year at this time, and I decided to give it a try. Now, a year later, I've lost 84 pounds and this morning was able to fit into the jeans I last wore in my 20's, decades ago! Such an easy lifestyle to follow, and I feel so good! Thank you!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Congratulations!!

@vchafab

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!

@Snoball131

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your success story. I am 61 years old, 70 pounds overweight and on day two of intermittent fasting and totally changing my mindset and lifestyle. Your comment is extremely encouraging and inspirational. Thank you!

@darsongsify

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to you!! I want to lose 25 - 30 lbs I had gained since the pandemic and also fractured my ankle Nov 2021 so was in a non weight bearing cast. So I am not happy with my weight. I have a very physical job and have to be thinner. I'm 64 yrs old but am blessed I don't look it as I'm told. I was in pretty good shape for years because I had worked out at the gym for years until the pandemic. Weight lifting put me in shape, my physical job, and eating pretty healthy. I am ready to not just look good but make sure I am very healthy. Again...congrats to you!

@Jo-hello

2 жыл бұрын

@aNgÉlica dEl ciELo I am 39 and need to loose about half my body weight! You are not alone. We can do it! Small and steady steps xx

I found you and Dawn, the minimal mom and Chantel Ray 1 year ago. I have gotten rid of 40 lbs and a ton of clutter! Life is good! You look amazing! People like you are gifts from above, keeping us classy and less trashy!! You can use that! 😂

@TheDailyConnoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

I love Dawn!

@renee6524

2 жыл бұрын

I love Dawn's content too. And so glad I started watching Jennifer after reading all her books last summer. Full of elegance, home living tips and consider the IF a nice bonus...right when I started practicing I came across all your IF content. Very encouraging as I was started. Much improved relationship with food and not feeling it is the enemy.

@jillgarittagoatgirl-expose2759

2 жыл бұрын

She has no curves or muscle tone..Her clothes just hang on her..Women are paying good money for the appearance of a fit and toned body..Look at K.K. She paid $$ for a bigger behind...This woman is the complete opposite of healthy living... Anorexia, no exercise, and depleting your body of essential nutrients is not healthy or attractive ..She is certainly not in good shape...THE ANSWER IS EATING A NUTRITIOUS DIET AND PUTTING IN THE NECESSARY PHYSICAL WORK, WHICH INCLUDES CARDIO AND WEIGHT TRAINING..I know I may seem mean here, but people like her are causing more harm than good with their advice, and they need to be called out..The proof is in the pudding...Her after pictures are not the picture of health and fitness..

As a 60-year-old, this is my kind of way to lose weight. I started today. Black coffee and all. Started eating at 9:00 and will finish at 5:00 p.m. I realize this is not a quick fix, but a slow and steady weight loss. Only good foods in between. Sounds sensible and how we all should be eating anyway. :)

@rosaleenpalmer9947

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I'm 61 and 8 months in- best lifestyle for sure!

@joettaxoxo

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Rooting for you Sharon ♥️

@ericagoehring1089

2 жыл бұрын

This is my Day#1 as well! Good luck! 👍

@karenschmoutz6785

2 жыл бұрын

Sharon: I’m 64 1/2 and started this plus an exercise program in July,2021. Have dropped 29 lbs and getting into shape for the first time in my life. Slow but steady wins this race!

@sharonr5848

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a 60-yearld Sharon too! I started IF in November 2020 and it's worked for me slowly. I might only lose 1/2 a pound in a week, but I keep losing. I've lost more than 30 pounds and IF has fit me so well. I haven't weighed this amount since the 1990s. I get to eat foods I enjoy (no trying to cut out carbs) and I'll have a couple of squares of chocolate or a small York Peppermint Patty after a meal or a dessert once or twice a week. So I feel treated. That makes me happy. But having an eating window just lets me set up a structure of when and what I eat. I did go down to just two meals a day -- lunch and dinner. I also have done 1 meal a day a few times, but it's not my favorite, because I love to eat. Maybe because I'm older the two meals a day worked better for me. Another thing I noticed -- I used to want meals, but I never felt actual hunger pangs. Once I started IF I did start to feel them. I think it's a good thing -- that maybe before too much food was messing up my system.

My menopause weight gain is gone and my home is clean...Thanks to you! Seriously, thank you for your "non diet" approach to food and all things sweet..I adore the cozy, warm and sensible approach to food and weight control. As for myself, I'm a 54 year old woman and 5'2. My body has found a comfortable schedule whereby my first meal is at noon followed by tea (something sweet) in the afternoon and dinner at 6pm. Sensible, balanced and an all around feeling of being comfortable in my own skin. Many thanks to you :)

@rosie1141

2 жыл бұрын

How are things going for you now? Lbs lost? I am 52 and starting this tomorrow!!!!

@kimgordon3695

Жыл бұрын

Been doing this 2 yrs. Similar results as Jennifer. Attended a family event Saturday & lots of people asked & observed what I'm doing to stay so "young"

@carajssavannahga8830

Жыл бұрын

Im 53 and need lose about 25. To 30 pounds due to menopause I'm 5 4

@TheDailyConnoisseur

4 ай бұрын

I'm just now seeing this comment. I'm so happy to hear this!

Even though you don’t exercise, the energy you spend with four young children especially homeschooling them is more than any intentional daily exercise. Also you do all the house chores and cooking. Such a healthy lifestyle, bravo !

@TheDailyConnoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

This is very true! I lead an active lifestyle. I do have help with housekeeping, however. I don't do it all myself.

@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDailyConnoisseur I appreciate your transparency - that takes strength 🦾

"The kitchen is closed." THIS is the wisdom that most resonated with me. I grew up with parents raised during W.W.II. In my childhood, we only ever ate three meals per day between 7/8:00am-5:00pm. This was not about weight-loss or health. It was just born out of my parents' upbringing and a culture that didn't offer easily accessible processed food, as well as our family's grocery budget (we grew all our vegetables, my parents were immigrants, and my dad was a full-time grad student). I've tried I.F. For me, due to my personality, it just sent me down a path of taking it too far. BUT...interestingly, when I disconnect from focussing on weight-loss or health, and just eat breakfast at 7:30am, lunch at noon, supper at 5:00pm, and outside of that, "the kitchen is closed", my weight just finds its happy place! I think this is my personal path to being a "cool" eater. I also find that making meals and making eating about something other than weight-loss has contributed to this "cool" eating (and, indirectly, a 13 hr fast). For me, making it more about a great family experience at the table, our personal grocery budget, just disconnects me from the hampster wheel of weight-loss or cravings or emotional eating. It is more about my particular life and cultural background.♥️🇨🇦

@inawertzberger2580

2 жыл бұрын

Loved reading this! My four children grew up in the 80's hearing "the kitchen is closed."

@bunny_0288

2 жыл бұрын

My mom always said that! I was a kid in the 90's/early 00's

@jackiebowen6239

2 жыл бұрын

@@bunny_0288 Ditto, in the 60s! Still makes me giggle to see/hear it 😃

@jenmac62

2 жыл бұрын

I completely resonating with this!

@WellEditedCo

2 жыл бұрын

Like you, I’ve been eating in about a 10 hour window for a while now-the 14:10 timeframe I guess it’s called. Going to 16:8 didn’t feel good for me at all, but purposely not eating for 14 hours is so easy and has helped me lose 10 pounds (also with eating somewhat smaller portions and a daily walk) and I just feel better with my digestive system getting a longer break overnight. I just wait till 8 or 8:30 in the morning to eat and then stop eating by 6:30 pm. You’re right that it’s more like our grandparents ate,or most people before the 1980s, I think.

It’s so interesting how, as you mentioned, the design of our homes has changed and now with our open floor plans it feels like the kitchen is “open” all the time. I’m thinking back to my childhood (I’m your age) and how the home I grew up in had a separate kitchen from the living area. After dinner the dishes would be done and Mom would shut the kitchen light off and literally say to us (if we asked for a snack) “The kitchen is closed!”

@catherinenunan3584

2 жыл бұрын

So true. That is exactly what happened in my home growing up. We never suffered from the kitchen closed, light turned off scenario. No one was starved. But I look at photos of me as a child now and do see that we were leaner.

@marenlatham4349

2 жыл бұрын

My mom would say the exact same thing. And yes, our kitchen was at the back of the house, tucked away. It was an old house.

@glamourgirl1962

2 жыл бұрын

I was raised the same way. Early dinner. 5:00. Not much snacking allowed. I now live in the open concept design. Kitchen in plain site. Lol. I, too have had success with intermittent fasting.

I am French, 77, living in Ohio. Started IF last January after talking to a friend. Went on KZread and discovered your channel. You are so true about the French ways. (I bought your first book, which is excellent). However, there are French people who are overweight and I am among them. I yo-yoed for decades with different diets, on WW for years, spending a fortune. I followed Dr. Fung and the two Drs. Berg and learned so much. I lose weight very slowly but surely. So thank you and I truly admire you.

As I listen to your journey, I see a healthy happy woman who has gained a lot by losing weight, a sizable amount at that. It just so happens that you gave yourself a timetable on when to eat. You learned portion control and patience. You never express frustration, binges or restriction/rules. You have a healthy relationship with food and your body - something rare. You are very inspiring.

I am a 78 year old woman with Type 1 diabetes and COPD. When I last commented, I had lost 49 pounds. My doctor was delighted and because of an over-all improvement in my health, I was able to stop taking Metformin! My breathing is much better, too! Since then I have lost an additional 6 pounds. I started IF by deciding to eliminate my evening snacks. I really missed eating at night for a lo-o--o-ng time! Not because I was hungry, but because it had always been a social time. I've learned to substitute other activities and it's much better now. Except for that, I have found this to be extremely easy, and I see no problem with continuing indefinitely. Love ya- Mrs. G

Jennifer, As far as critics go, it reminds me of a squirrel situation at my daughter's university. Students who participate in a nature study course often journal about how the squirrels at the closest nature hike are too thin and clearly starving, but in reality the students' perception of healthy squirrels is altered by the fat junk food eating squirrels of the college campus!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but this made me laugh. So funny!

@Ella-zj2ur

2 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting! And it makes great sense. Works the same way for us--the closer to food in their least processed states we are/consume, the better our health, including healthier weight! Thanks for sharing this!! 😀

@vchafab

2 жыл бұрын

We have a farm with one side on a busy road with cyclists. Our cows are only grass fed, free roaming (we luckily inherited over 1,000 acres in CA). At least once a year someone calls in saying that our cows are being starved. Animal control always comes out (they are required) but laugh with us. The public doesn’t know what a regular cow should look like, they are used to the grain fed (overly fed) beef cows.

@julieclark9173

Жыл бұрын

I worked in surgery for 20 years, I remember once we had a lady who was maybe 5'4" and 120 pounds. The nurse prepping her after she was asleep said, "She is so skinny!" I said, "She's actually about an average weight for 30-40 years ago, you're just used to overweight because we see so much of that."

@alcogito8287

Жыл бұрын

I graduated from high school 70 years ago (1952). Back then the normal recommended weight for females was 100 pounds for 5 feet in height and add 5 pounds for each inch over. My mother, my two sisters and I were all about the same height, about 125 lbs, and we could all wear the same size and shared clothes. Now almost everyone is so much fatter. It makes me sad to see it because I know it is unhealthy, as well as unattractive.

I have been intermittent fasting for 5+ years. I was so happy to finally find that my preferred eating hours could be backed by medicine and science. Even as a child I didn't want to eat breakfast before school but I was told that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day". So into my 40s I was still eating early but never feeling great. Breaking the fast at 11 am was life changing for me!

@carrie_sheridan

2 жыл бұрын

me too!!! i thought i had to have breakfast but i didnT!

I started my IF about a week ago and so far I can already see the results I’m less bloated and have lost about 2 pounds. I’m doing 16:8 with only two meals a day (lunch and dinner) and also working out 5 days a week for 40 mins per session. I feel great! I’m committed to keep this going so wish me luck :)

I started the 16/8 about 3 weeks ago after my dr suggested it( I gained 60lbs in a year due to health issues) in 3 weeks I have already lost 14lbs and feel so much better! I'm also less bloated all the time. I'm floored with how fast I'm seeing results

Jennifer, thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I have started intermittent fasting because of your inspiration. I think you look wonderful and healthy! You are so right when you say that we have gotten very lazy in our eating habits. Thank you for being brave enough to put yourself out there despite any negativity to inspire us!

Jennifer, what an amazing video! 👍 You said something which is important, modern architecture has made our kitchen the center of our home and basically has united the living room dining room and kitchen in one big space that often doubles as a children's playroom and study. Making day long grazing very easy. Our home was built in the mid 50's, it's very typical mid century modern, we have renovated carefully keeping the wonderful mid century architecture, and while my cupboards and appliances in my kitchen are the latest technology, it's a small separate room very far from the main entrance, living room and dining room. It isn't convenient to sit and spend too much time, it's purely functional for preparing our meals, in the back of the apartment with a separate entrance (with its own staircase and small elevator) that used to be only for the maids and cooks, and connected only to the maids quarters (that we redid into a home office). It's making snacking mindlessly a tough thing 😂, we must be really hungry to spend any time in the kitchen. I only sit there to meal plan, cook and do the dishes. Rarely to have a cup of tea on my own while waiting for a meal to cook. No TV in there by the way 😉 which is another distraction that causes overeating. There's a study that has showed people consume more food if there's a TV on. Take care 💕

@seaglass7375

2 жыл бұрын

Wanted to add that my husband is on a IF plan, one meal a day, lost 20 kgs and is at his college weight too 👍

Thank you for being willing to "put yourself out there" and be susceptible to criticism. Most of us love this information and are so glad to have you share it. I think consistent meals and no snacking are just common sense; it's just that most of us don't allow ourselves to have common sense. We'd prefer to lie to ourselves and reap the consequences. I applaud your gentle approach.

I've been IF since last August and lost about 30 pounds so far. I had "plateaued" for a few weeks, and surprisingly, one way I succeded to start losing weight again, was to... keep calm. Cortisol is such an important hormone in losing or gaining weight, stress is the first thing to take out if we want our body to feel good in all sorts of way :)

@EE-hi4re

2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear these personal stories. I've just hit a plateau after losing 50 lbs...but yea my anxiety it currently through the roof..🤷🏻‍♀️

I appreciate your thoughtful approach to sharing information about your weight loss journey. I find it to be encouraging. Thank you !

Hi. I'm a doctor in the audience who may be able to explain your hair loss. Thyroid abnormalities can cause hair loss, as can iron deficiency. But a very common cause is telogen effluvium, or hair loss caused by stress. Pregnancy is a major stress for the body, and there are many other types of stress that can lead to hair loss. Once life is calmer, the hair loss reverses itself. Hope this helps.

@kelleywimberley

2 жыл бұрын

I have Hashimotos, I have been hyper thyroid and Graves’ disease. Hair definitely is affected by thyroid

@julieclark9173

Жыл бұрын

I believe it's from Iodine deficiency. The baby(ies) require iodine for normal growth and development, and can deplete our stores during pregnancy. We need to supplement, at least for a good while after pregnancy. I've been taking Iodoral for probably 10 years, and my always cold hands and feet are now normal temp, muscle achiness, brain fog, headaches are all gone. It is good and important stuff!

Good for you, Jennifer, you look great! AND it’s wonderful that you feel great, too! Two years have flown by so quickly! Thanks for sharing all you do.💗

Jennifer, your intermittent fasting video was the first one I watched when I discovered your channel. It is great to hear that you have continued it for two years and have maintained your weight. I tried it for a couple of weeks and saw great results. I then got wrapped up in to some other you tube videos for weight loss. After researching them, I came back to the IF, with the intent to eat for good health. It seems to be the most sensible way to nourish one’s body with a natural lifetime routine. I’ve been working from home for the last two years which has been a huge change in meals. I return to work office in April. To meal plan for work will be a must in my routine as my work day doesn’t end until 6 pm. You have inspired me to stay steady with this way of eating meals. Thank you for the valuable information you provide to all and the time you put into them. You are my favorite you tube channel to watch.

This was by far the best, most informative video on intermittent fasting I’ve seen yet! Thank you for sharing 🙏

Oh my goodness!! People! Thank you for your honesty and making yourself vulnerable so we can learn and be encouraged! Love your videos. I am 58 in a few weeks and want to be as healthy as I can be. Bless you Jennifer!

Your intermittent fasting testimony is inspiring. Your down to earth, no stress approach is one to follow! As far as exercise, overall strength training is what will serve you well the rest of your life. I always tell people to walk, run (if you like it, I don't!), a ballet class (I'm a dancer), etc, but the point is do an exercise you love - the gym isn't the only way! But strength is the key. Good luck on your exercise journey too!

To anyone with a chaotic schedule, INGREDIENT prepping is a great option as well. Pre-slicing/washing vegetables and measuring out things like rice or protein can save a weird amount of time! I do this in the morning/afternoon (but you could try the night before) and I find that I have a greater ability to be mindful and enjoy it rather than when my toddler has the 5pm crazies!

@anitas5817

2 жыл бұрын

This is great. I need to do this more often.

@kawaiiwitchbaby

2 жыл бұрын

mise en place is always my secret weapon to stay on track of healthier eating! :)

Thank you for being vulnerable. People are already testifying below. I will update if ever you ask us to. This gives such a clear picture of how this works and is something our bodies need to renew themselves. All the detail you gave is so eye opening and brings the point across crystal clear. Thank you again.

Really enjoyed this video. I was practicing 16:8 last year and want to start again. I have about 50 lbs I want to lose - I think I lost about 10 or 15 lbs in my first IF attempt. I usually did 8pm to 12 noon OR 7pm to 11am. I didn't miss eating an early breakfast - I just had coffee and cream in the AM and kept myself busy until it was time to break the fast. Sometimes I had Apple Cider Vinegar + tepid water in the morning (before I had any coffee) - that seemed to get my digestive system started and helped me through the morning. So it's encouraging to hear your 2 year results. It's amazing how much it reduces inflammation in the body (which you mentioned when you showed the before and after of your face). Systemic inflammation is a significant factor in explaining why many of us feel fatigued and generally unwell. Also, it's important that people know that 16:8 is very easy to do, since all you are doing is delaying breakfast by a couple of hours.

Congratulations, Jennifer, on your 2 yr IF anniversary. I research EVERYTHING also, and finally since the beginning of 2022, I started IF: leaning more heavily toward a plant-based diet. I love to cook, have been a huge Barefoot Contessa follower for the past 30 years. I’ve been paying significantly more attention to members of my family who intelligently approached IF, seeking “reliable” conventional wisdom and listening to my friend groups, most of whom had great success in losing desired weight. I had to try it. I’m 62, in good shape, active (no real set exercise regime), and an RN. I’ve paid attention to medical researchers who are advocating for IF in an effort to have better neuro/brain health and a different approach to aging (e.g. Andrew Huberman, Stanford neuroscientist; David Sinclair, Harvard, Genetics & Aging. My energy level has actually been elevated with this type of food intake. You’re right. This is not anything new. It is a departure from the “American lifestyle”. I prepare a lot of fish, some chicken. We love to eat well. Nothing is off the table, but we have definitely taken red meat off the priority list. I appreciate you elevating a healthier food intake. Keep up your good work. You’re such a breath of fresh air and beautiful, on top of it all.

Super helpful Lady Jennifer! I'm glad you answered some viewer questions. Congratulations on the great results! I look forward to the tips & meal inspiration! 💞

You are such a smart, reasonable and thoughtful person, Jennifer. Excellent video!

You are so unselfish the way you patiently share this great information. Thank you so much!

I'm so stoked!! I love your informational IF videos!

Great video! I just started IF a few weeks ago and lost 4 pounds but I can't believe how much it's changed my appetite. I'm rarely hungry and cut so many calories because of it. I eat what I want and only go for walks for exercise. I love hot yoga. IF is successful and I would LOVE to be at my high school weight. Goals!

Thank you for this update Jennifer. So in depth. Its great to hear all about it. X

I use intermittent fasting in combination with low carb (not NO carb) as a means of weight control, rather than for weight loss. I have been at my ideal weight for many years now. I think it's important to recognize that many women find they need to watch sugar and carbs after menopause. I am 66 years old and this has been true for me. I think it's lovely that you can enjoy your tea time treats and other carbs and still be at your desired weight. That may change for you after menopause, but in the meantime, enjoy!! I find these videos informative and inspiring!

@essenceoflove1069

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, unfortunately, after menopause I had to drastically reduce my sugar and carbs also or my body retains excess water. Oh, well…

@Dr.JulieJames

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, after menopause i have had to drastically reduce carbs and sugars. This has not been easy post Menses but what a joy to not be on an emotional roller coaster each month....

Wonderful update ! You look very healthy and I’m so glad you’ve had such great success!

Thank you Jennifer! I love how you deprive yourself not 😉 What a wonderful video!

Jennifer, I totally agree that I cannot go back either. I do 16:8 and the times I’ve had dinner later, I feel horrible and don’t sleep well at all. Thanks for your video update. IF is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and my health!💕🍃

@TheDailyConnoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you have had a good experience!

@YarelySilvas

2 жыл бұрын

agree 💯

@Chahlie

2 жыл бұрын

I've always suffered for going out to dinner, with a sleepless night. I now just do lunches out :)

I am so practical and literal...hearing about your body's "to do" list resonated with me. A lovely idea to give our bodies a break to accomplish those items, whatever they may be. I've been IF since June 2021 and have gone from a size 10 and some 12s down to a four. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your journey it has helped keep me motivated! I adore all your content 🌈

I was so happy to wake up and see this video. I've been following you for quite a while and enjoy your content very much. I started intermittent fasting about 8 weeks ago and have not found it too difficult. Your story is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing!

@jennifergeorge1756

2 жыл бұрын

What changes have you observed in 8 weeks?

Jennifer - this was so full of useful, real information! Thank you, thank you.

I am so thankful for these videos. They are life changing! Thank you Jennifer! 🥰🥰🥰

Love your IF videos, I’ve learned so much. I finally started the journey myself and so far the benefits are amazing!

So wonderful to hear your story. I'm just getting back to the IF method and eating healthy again. Consistency is key!!

@YarelySilvas

2 жыл бұрын

yes consistency

I listen to your books online as I work around the house. After being a work out obsessor I have experienced a joy and renewed vision for my life and family pertaining food and home. God Bless you for sharing with us.

Thanks so much for sharing your IF journey. That's what got me started on IF which has worked so well for me. I lost weight slowly but continually after starting IF in November 2020. I'm now at a weight that I haven't been at since the 1990s. I feel like my outside reflects how I feel on the inside. And I owe a big part of that that to you. So thank you -- you have made a huge difference in my life -- one that I think will last for the rest of my life.

People say cruel things because they are envious or ignorant. You do NOT have the appearance of someone who has an eating disorder. Your skin tone, color and body shape, even your demeanor is healthy. You are an inspiration. I too am 5’5” and am going back to intermittent fasting. I lost over 25lbs.and have kept it off. I want to to kick it up a notch because since our recent move, I “fell off the intermittent wagon” and even though I’ve only gained a few pounds, my energy levels have been lagging. Intermittent fasting has so many health benefits! Keep up the lifestyle.

This was a great video! Thank you for sharing all the details. I started IF because of your videos and I appreciate all of the information you share ✨It’s nice to see someone live with IF without keto or another type of “diet” involved! Thank you Jennifer!😊

I always love coming back to this video because it’s so simple. Thanks for sharing.

Great video Jennifer, thank you for the update and information share. You are truly an inspiration to all who watch you and have helped many of us on this journey. God bless!

You inspired me to try IF about 4 months ago. Been doing a 16:8 and dropped 10 pounds super fast. My weight loss has slowed (I wasn't overweight initially, just had about 20 extra pounds from the kids). My husband has noticed and dresses I bought 6 months ago are now loose. I don't feel bloated now. I am very grateful for you sharing your journey and inspiring me to research and start something that I found that works for me too!

Thanks Jennifer, I started intermittent fasting about 6 months ago after watching you, now surprisingly I haven't lost a great deal of weight but the health benefits are many and great,,,so thank you for the inspiration. You look wonderful xxx

I literally have basically the same eating style as you do and feel great for it. Always enjoyed a light dinner around 5:00pm basically my entire adult life. I love seeing that someone I really like is doing so well with it! Thank you for sharing your personal information. I believe that you are helping and encouraging many people.

Thank you for the time you have taken to share your experience and information about intermittent fasting. I find your information to be quite detailed but neutral which is very nice. I have been thinking about intermittent fasting for over a year now. This video helped a lot. I especially liked how you explained that you be very hungry at first because of what your body is used to or expects. This definitely makes sense. Thank you and take care.

You are such an easy person to listen to. Thank you for your fair and transparent knowledge ✨ You’re wonderful

Thank you Jennifer for this informative and open discussion. You look absolutely amazing 🌸I enjoy watching your videos. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

Thank you so much for the update. Love your channel and am loving IF!!

I had tried IF many times and could never stick with it, until recently. I listened to a podcast from huberman laboratories about the science behind it and different studies and finally figured out I was doing it wrong the previous times. The many times I had tried before I would shift around my eating/fasting windows to be more convenient instead of consistently eating between 9am and 5pm. Turns out I was probably screwing up my hormones by not keeping to a consistent schedule. I’ve been doing IF for 7 weeks now and lost 10 pounds (almost reaching my “healthy” BMI) and I don’t see myself eating any other way!

Hi Jennifer. I discovered IF (what I read called it "Interval Eating" about five years ago and you wouldn't believe what a relief it was to me. Cultured in the "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" I was always stuffing oatmeal or toast into my reluctant mouth while putting on my makeup or getting dressed for work. To think that it was healthy NOT to do this was a revelation! I never worried about changing up the window either if we went out with friends or were invited to someone's house but if I was offered a later evening snack or treat by someone, I'd always say, "Oh, my stomach's closed. It seems to shut down after dinner." People laughed but they believed me. 😄 I still find it easy to do that.

You are precious! So glad you feel great and are happy 💗

Thank you for sharing your story! I have been debating on trying IF and your video came out today…so this must be a sign 😁

I did this last spring and lost 9 pounds. Then fell off the wagon. Back on again today after seeing myself in the mirror at Lululemon trying on a sports bra. Seeing a 2-3 way mirror did it for me! Your video came at perfect timing.

I have been trying IF for a while and I love it, but it can be difficult sometimes when I have to work night shift at the hospital. Thanks to you I downloaded some of Dr. Fung’s books and I’m speeding through them. He’s so interesting! I hope you continue to do these videos because I love learning about this!

Great video! Thanks so much for being vulnerable. I’ve done IF for a couple of years and did too much keto and too much extreme exercise. Totally messed up my hormones. Your approach is so doable and healthy.

You look healthy and beautiful! Well done, Jennifer! Hair loss -- I'm a "shedder" on and off too. I did see that Autumn Bates addressed hair loss in a video or two of hers. I recall her saying that stress and LOW protien levels can cause hair loss.

You have such great camera appeal!! You could be a news broadcaster or reporter, and have very good charisma.

Thank you for recommending Autumn Bates! I read and followed a lot of IF people but she was the first to really propel me to the confidence and facts I needed to do IF. She’s gives quick science backed info and I love that she’s a nutritionist. Highly recommend!!!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I really find Autumn's videos to be encouraging and full of useful information!

@mamaguerrera6919

Жыл бұрын

I will not recommend her videos. She is following a Keto diet. Intuitive eating is a more gentle way to eat.

Thank you, Jennifer! I implemented IF because I saw your first video on it; you effected lasting positive change in my life. I don't have a scale (thrown out years ago in frustration!) but I can tell by wearing 2 sizes smaller that the weight loss is significant. Also, many other physical benefits; even small ones, like wearing belted clothing again, lol! Like you, I have had 4 children and have not been this size since college. So glad you decided to overcome the trolls that accompany internet communicating to help those of us who may not even know we need it. Blessings 🌻

I discovered your channel about nine months ago. From the start I was intrigued by your intermittent fasting videos, but I just didn't think IF was for me. Still, the idea has been percolating in my mind, and when I saw this video yesterday I finally decided to take the leap. Today is my Day One. Thank you for all that you share!

@andersonomo597

2 жыл бұрын

I thought I would be FERAL if I went so long without eating as I was ALWAYS hungry! Two months of IF and it has changed my life already! I've lost about 4 lbs / 1.8kg, I eat and I'm get full without that constant residual nagging hunger, I'm eating the same healthy food as before but I'm cooking and shopping a lot less. I keep myself occupied and distracted until 12 noon when I have my first meal. I'm quite happy with the slow weight loss as my weight was just going up and up and up - and I'm losing the weight from my belly, which is a BIG win. Hope you are finding the same after 3 weeks!!

This is very motivating from one mom to another. Thank you for your honesty. 🥰

Thank you so much for this information. You are a beautiful inspiration and such a lovely and compassionate presence who's always encouraging people to be and do what's best for them. With much love from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤

I am starting the intermittent fasting. Thank you for sharing. Love your "What I eat..." videos! Please keep them coming.

Thank you for this video. Please keep us informed about your health journey. I love and need the inspiration ❤️

So agrees with you when you said that we don’t need to constantly eating. I heard from Dr.Berg who once said that constant eating is one of the culprits of inflammation in our bodies. I’ve been doing IF for a while and prolong fasting once a week and I see nothing but great things to my body and mind. I benefit from self control on eating and other areas of my life. Anyway, great information Jennifer! So appreciate the work you put in in this video and all others. ❤️

Thank you so much for these videos. I am 1 week into the fasting. I love it because diets only work temporarily. Your videos are very encouraging.

I love these videos! I have been trying to implement and these are very helpful

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experiences with IF. Great video with lots of good tips for the beginners. 🙏

Great video and you look great! I’m in the same boat with exercise. Thanks for taking the time to convey this information in such a nice way.

Thank you for sharing. I've just started this journey - 3 months with 30 lbs lost and 100 to go. Really appreciate rhe details as it encourages me to keep going. I, like you, learned by You Tube. Great 'Hotel California' reference! God bless you

I’m on day 4 of 16:8 intermittent fasting. This video is very informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing!

Yes, I started IF after your first video on it and I do notice if circumstances occasionally cause us to eat too late, it doesn't agree with me....heartburn, poor sleep, even nausea! My body loves the non- eating window and I am all in listening to my body. I'm grateful to you for sharing this lifestyle with me!❤

I think you look wonderful, and I appreciate you sharing weight loss advice whenever you care to. 💚

Thank you. I’ve learnt a lot from these videos. Your story and information has changed my life. Thank you.

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for answering my question. You are an inspiration and your calmness is so soothing! Also, you pronounced my name perfectly which doesn't happen often!

Love this video! Thank you, Jennifer. You are such an inspiration!🥰

Yes, please do more…maybe a five day “what I eat in a day.” So helpful to see portions and variety. Thank you very much!!

I've been on/off IF for quite some time. Whenever I keep to the regime, I lose weight, feel great, but I must say I feel really aick if I eat after 3 a'clock. So it has been a way of life since my teenage years....love it

Thank you Jennifer for sharing! I went away this weekend and didn't lose, but I did not gain either. So it's a win! I didn't stay strict with my fasting. Just wanted to enjoy! I did however see the difference in my stamina! I was able to walk thru Epcot for over 10 hours and not get tired. I am a huge IF believer! ☺

@carolinecollins2441

2 жыл бұрын

This is one reason I'm working to improve my health and get into better shape- I want to take my daughter to Disney World!

A great video Jennifer and so informative. I think it’s time to give it a try! You look great! Blessings💕

I enjoyed so much hearing about your journey. I began mine in October of last year and I am down 4 pants sizes already. I do the 16/8 as well, with the occasional 20/4 if I have a busy day and can't find time to break for lunch when I normally do. After trying every diet known to man over the last 40 years I cannot believe I didn't know how fast, easy and effective this lifestyle is. As a young adult I used to never eat breakfast because I never wake up hungry but after getting married and having two babies I began to eat many times a day and went from 107 lbs to 190 (I am 5 foot tall) and I always felt terrible, looked horrible and had so many digestive and sleep issues. I feel 100 percent better and I know this is something I will continue because I had always done intermittent fasting, just ever realized it. I never get hungry between meals, I do not deprive myself of any food type and I tell everyone to just think of it as "don't deny, just delay" because you can eat your favorite foods just delay when you eat them. I so encourage everyone to try it and be patient because the first week or two may be a little tough but stay busy and you won't even think about food and within two to three weeks you will look and feel so good you will never go back. Best lifestyle ever! Oh and I am about to turn 67 and I wish I had done this 30 years ago.

Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your inspirational videos. I have been doing the 16:8 method for 1 month now. I have lost 12 pounds! I feel like a "reset" button has been pushed in my weight loss journey. I am 68 years old and I am so excited about intermittent fasting. This is really working for me! I have so much more energy and I notice the belly fat is going away!

I’m found intermittent fasting (started late February) and I’ve lost 14 pounds! Not hungry, fully satisfied, and high energy. I’m 5’11 and currently 170. I’m hoping to get down to 155 as that’s what I weighed before children and breastfeeding. But I’m totally not worried about it if that weight doesn’t happen. Thank you for sharing your experience!

@Mrssupermumm

2 жыл бұрын

How long do you fast for please and do you eat a particular way? Thank you in advance.

@michalmangiameli240

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mrssupermumm I try to eat higher protein and high fiber. But I don’t have a certain calorie goal that I’m trying to meet. My eating window is from noon to 7pm. Part of the reason I’m loosing so quickly is because I would mindlessly snack all the time and now I don’t snack and only eat at meals when I’m sitting at the table.

@Mrssupermumm

2 жыл бұрын

@@michalmangiameli240 thank you so much.

You look wonderful! Keep it up, Jennifer! ❤️

Thank you for the update! This really is inspiring. On the pregnancy fasting question, I did want to mention that I did a 14/10 version, that my midwife recommended. It was to manage my gestational diabetes during my last pregnancy (I also have 4 children). It was wonderful because it was the only change I had to make to keep my sugars under control. In contrast, during my previous pregnancies (I have had gd 3 times). I was constantly stressing about carb count and getting my meals right. It was stressful. I haven’t done fasting while postpartum or breastfeeding. You have inspired me to start again, now that my youngest is almost 2.

I found your channel right after Christmas 2021. I’m 60 years old, down 21 pounds. I have so much more to loose. But it’s not too hard. I have cut out sugar and doing low carbs…not no carbs. Thank you! After watching you I have watched Dr Burg and learning more.

You’ve definitely slimmed down. I hope you’re happy with your results. You look great!

What an amazing and inspiring video. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge! You are rocking*