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@magnumopus1628
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dr. Ekberg, I started fasting about a month ago and I'm gradually proceeding into longer fasts (the peaks were two 36h fasting but I'm usually staying around the 18h) so I don't yet feel the extreme need to supplement since I focus on eating healthy food during the eating window. But I'm planning to get to my first 72h and later the 100h fast, so I wanted to ask if you were planning to open a (virtual) shop here in europe too. Or at least if you could utilize one of those services and couriers that allow to shop and pay both import tax and potential custom duties via pc or smartphone, because having both to pay an extra while also having to go to the postal service or stay at home from work to pay the courier is really unfeasible. And lastly, a friend of mine (who actually introduced me to intermittent fasting) is sporadically using AG1 (which I think it used to be called ''Athlethic Greens'')... Do you think it's a good supplement to take or did you make some research on it and found some potential issues with it? In any case, thanks for the work you do. It really helped me out understanding the processes involved in the things you suggest. Which is what led me to practice it in a more informed manner and avoid confusion. Greetings from Milan, Italy.
@donghai2583
Жыл бұрын
Did you get headaches, dizziness, fatigue, constipation? How much water do you drink a day? Ty
@lennartvonblottnitz2977
Жыл бұрын
@@magnumopus1628saw see
@Athenaikos
Жыл бұрын
You rock!!!
@magnumopus1628
Жыл бұрын
@@lennartvonblottnitz2977 ...what? 😅
@TheSwipeking
Жыл бұрын
I am a type 1 diabetic..I do regular 8 day fasts..hydrogen water and black coffee only..i have to keep very close looks at my sugars....hypo sugars(VERY LOW) is something I need to watch out for....I use a Brown's Gas inhaling machine while doing this too..an AquaCure AC50 machine..I am going to be the 1st person in the world to CURE my type 1 Diabetes!!! watch this space, I WILL DO IT!!👌👌👌👌
@jollyjanet9445
11 ай бұрын
There is no water without hydrogen
@JaniNight
5 ай бұрын
I love this! I am also a type 1. Do you have a channel?
@Tee-Star
5 ай бұрын
Congratulations, already❤🎉
@Tee-Star
5 ай бұрын
Any updates?
@TheSwipeking
5 ай бұрын
.. my sugars are constantly on the lower side say 4.8 to 6.4...at night before sleep I alway go to bed on about a 10 just to be safe and not die in my sleep... by morning I am usually on a 5 or 6 reading again,,,, there is something truly amazing going on here mate!!! woooohoooo@@Tee-Star
@thepwnbringer
Жыл бұрын
I've lost 22 kg in 3 months thanks to this guy and I couldn't be happier. Dr. Ekberg you are a guiding light towards a healthier life and thanks to your thorough explanations in each video I can follow through without giving into my old, fattening habits. I truly adore your work and appreciate every bit of effort you put into your videos. Thank you so very much!
@dougroberts3643
Жыл бұрын
@worldoffoood Everybody reacts differently to a change in eating habits. I lost 52 pounds in 6 months. 33 of those pounds were shed in the first 36 days. I didn't go keto. I cut out processed foods, sugar, and ate low carb. I didn't measure anything, and I purposely didn't exercise because this was an experiment to me. I started exercising about 6 weeks ago to start my next phase of this experiment. As another example, my wife has done the same things as I have, and she has lost zero pounds. So what has worked for me hasn't benefited her in the weight loss department. Best of luck
@thepwnbringer
Жыл бұрын
@@Yodudeee Yes. No sugar or carbs, fat heavy diet combined with intermittent & extended fasting. I haven’t exercised at all either.
@lifesjustanillusion246
Жыл бұрын
@@dougroberts3643 I'll bet your wife was cheating and eating on the side.
@dougroberts3643
Жыл бұрын
@thepwnbringer I forgot to mention that I do intermittent fasting as well. 18/6 is my window.
@1stfiller696
Жыл бұрын
😮 3 months of water fast? Wow u r awesome
@christoph1246
Жыл бұрын
When I tell people at work I’m not eating lunch or anything for 3 days they look at me like I’m a total weirdo. Edit: Wow, thanks for all the comments guys! A lot of people saying don’t tell them but that to me is kind of weird. If someone asks, I’ll tell them. I’m not ashamed but it’s definitely not the norm.
@andreasplattner
Жыл бұрын
Socially your are 😂 while health wise you're a health champion 🏆 😉
@serban2139
Жыл бұрын
you are though, socially.
@LANGI902
Жыл бұрын
You are ... not that there's anything wrong with that!
@jimcrawford3185
Жыл бұрын
Our reptilian overlords are greatly displeased that you would dare depart from the vast herd of Amerilards being prepared for the slaughter Besides, fasting is raysiss
@Unsensitive
Жыл бұрын
I tell people I tell people I'm not eating breakfast or lunch.. M-F. I only eat 4-9pm. Recently donated blood and the lady lectured me how I need to eat prior and I shouldn't skip meals especially before donating. As if she knows all and is a medical professional. I kept telling her I never eat, because I fast daily, but do drink water and coffee, cause I need to stay hydrated.
@Bleeding_Titanium
Жыл бұрын
People think I’m a genius because I’m repeating everything you say to them. They don’t know that you are the real genius. Thank you sir for everything you say and do.
@craigm7750
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but even curiosity activates genious genes😂👌
@Bleeding_Titanium
Жыл бұрын
@@craigm7750 Well, I spent my whole life researching everything, Curiosity is a weapon to ask the right questions and to understand everything in the world.
@timothyrowland2050
Жыл бұрын
Dr. Ekberg, since August 2 of 2022, I have been watching your KZitem videos and have closely followed your intermittent dieting guidance. 1) I've stopped eating sugar. I haven't been able to be 100% sugar free, but have consistently been very low sugar. 2) I've eliminated most processed foods out of my diet. Again, not 100%, but close. 3) I've eliminated all breakfasts from my eating routine. I eat two meals every 6 hours: lunch between 12pm and 1pm and supper between 6pm and 7pm. 4) I've done several 3-day and 2-day fasts and 1-meal days. Since August of 2022, I have lost 23.5 kilograms (just shy of 52 lbs). At the beginning, I weighed 98.7 Kgs. Now I weigh under 75 kgs. I haven't been sick with anything except allergies since that time, and the effects of the allergies are much less. Also, my body odor is much less pungent. As a result of mouth cancer (tongue tumor) in 2020, I do not drink any alcohol, and I do not miss it! (I also don't smoke cigarettes or use other drugs.) THANK YOU, Dr. Ekberg, for giving me a new happy and healthy way of living! Advice to comment readers: It is important to keep exercising during weight loss. I had some back pain and stiffness as a result of losing too much weight too fast.
@justme33126
11 ай бұрын
Fantastic results! Congratulations 👍
@krisiam
4 ай бұрын
Fantastic, congratulations ❤❤❤
@HoryBP1
Жыл бұрын
My mom is a dietician who finished her college about 30 years ago and when I told her that I am going right now through my second 5-day fast this year she told me to go for a head scan instead of trying to fix my metabolism. I started watching you, Dr. Ekberg, I think about a year ago and I started creating a great plan with reasonings. Of course I'm not hyper-strict and ascetic but through your advices and videos I created a set of rules that helped me steadily lose 15kg in last 6-7 months and I hope the fast I'm going through will help me with the plateau. Everything, connected with exercises, is helping me to get myself into a better shape before hitting my thirties. The great guidance, physical activit and knowing your body leads to better life (gotta get myself a ketone meter). Great video as always and thank you for all the effort you put into your content. I am far from being a Health Champion, but you sure are!
@wally6193
Жыл бұрын
30 years ago they knew very little about nutrition except for the food pyramid given to us by the governments. Two of most obese people I knew(husband/wife) and the wife was a dietician, that was about 16 years ago, so not much has changed in what they teach for that degree.
@armadillotoe
Жыл бұрын
When I was in pharmacy school in the 90s our nutrition classes taught us to eat lots of "good" carbs and to eat often. It wasn't until after I retired and had time to research I discovered the proper way of eating. (At least for me.)
@wally6193
Жыл бұрын
@@armadillotoe and that is?
@liatan6755
Жыл бұрын
Ik 7
@marlenekapp6447
Жыл бұрын
4:45
@mattanderson9596
Жыл бұрын
I didn't eat for seven days starting on Easter this year. I've never felt more full life than when I was completely empty of food. I worked as a waiter, cooked for my daughter, worked out every morning, day traded 5 days, snowboarded twice, took my daughter out to eat, sauna 4 times, hot tub 4 times, cold plunge 4 times and the list is longer. My sight, smell, and hearing all became much sharper. Skin was softer, eye lids raised up. And now I have a tool in my back pocket I can pull out at any time which allows me to not eat for a day and I feel no hunger. Amazing!
@audreytobin1986
6 ай бұрын
Question… you worked out fasted? Any issues with that?
@Tee-Star
5 ай бұрын
What tool?
@Suzitao
5 ай бұрын
Wow..lucky you. I just did a 5 day water fast. Felt low energy on and off the first 3 days..then aches and pains the next two. I guess I have a lot of old injuries and stuff and that people are different. Are you already keto before you started? Did you have any illness or injury to heal before you started?
@BushmanCanuck
5 ай бұрын
@@SuzitaoI suspect he was already doing keto...sounds like you experienced the keto flu
@football4.069
4 ай бұрын
@@Suzitaocarefull about infor of this chanel, it may be a test
@allhimwithme5115
Жыл бұрын
My max is *98* hours so I really appreciate this breakdown of what happened! I was intently trying to heal a histamine problem and it has since resolved and I'm sure this had a LOT to do with my healing! Thank you, Dr. Ekberg!!!
@deadmanswife3625
Жыл бұрын
That WILL happen. Well it happened to me. And I am beyond delighted
@iKeto_gal
Жыл бұрын
Don’t add black pepper to your foods
@deadmanswife3625
Жыл бұрын
@@iKeto_gal I love it
@visi7891
Жыл бұрын
ayyyy histamine crew
@grannieclampit8570
Жыл бұрын
@iKeto_gal why not add black pepper to your food? I've never heard about this.
@Ignite2Transform
Жыл бұрын
I am happy he's done away with the long intro. Straight to the point. Love it❤
@andreaskarz
Жыл бұрын
Since I only work in the office and don't exercise regularly, I've gotten into the habit of only eating on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. I am much fitter, have lost almost 20kg, sleep better and am also generally more relaxed.
@PInk77W1
Жыл бұрын
That is very smart
@AbsitInvidea
Жыл бұрын
About a month ago I went on a 100 hour fast. I also lost 7 pounds. I walked into a grocery store and past the produce department. It was amazing. I could smell the produce in the air.
@armadillotoe
Жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for Dr. Ekberg, Dr. Fung, and Dr. Berry I have no doubt I wouldn't still be alive. Thank you. 71 and still breathing.
@retirementpirate3665
Жыл бұрын
That is an excellent trio to listen to.
@pamelawoodall5891
Жыл бұрын
I don’t follow Dr. Berg,he is a Scientologist. That’s a cult !
@carlaann12
Жыл бұрын
Love them all
@captaincrustyradio
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dr. Ekberg, your positive health videos have helped my wife and I! Before I started watching your videos I was having diabetic neuropathy symptoms in my left hand, as well as to many other issues to list. After months of watching your videos and using your healthful advice, we are so much better. I do not have any of the Type 2 issues anymore. My wife, who is a Type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump for 20+ years, was able to lose from 118 down to 107 pounds, and feels great. She was able to cut her insulin usage in half. Thank you again for the great health restoration videos, sir. Respectfully, KWB
@LexTalionis23
Жыл бұрын
She must be a small person? 108 for a 5ft person is ok
@captaincrustyradio
Жыл бұрын
@@LexTalionis23 She is, about 5' 5". Her goal was to see how the tips that Dr. Ekberg would work with her blood sugar swings. Even on an insulin pump with a CGM she still would have swings. Now the blood sugars are stable and again, insulin usage cut in half. The lost weight was a bonus. She said at 54 she feels better than she did at 20 or 30. And the many "old people" ailments, (pain, here and there) are gone. I guess getting rid of the inflammation made was a game changer.
@rioandirizal7395
Жыл бұрын
@@captaincrustyradio Amazing 👍👍
@drekberg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you @captaincrustyradio for sharing your great results and helping inspire others. That is so awesome. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. Great job on getting the insulin use down to half with T1D. Most people don't realize that a T1D also can become insulin resistant. Keep it up! 😄
@captaincrustyradio
Жыл бұрын
@@drekberg Yes sir , Dr. Ekberg, We believe that was happening. Just because one is treating themselves with top shelf equipment for insulin delivery and using the high speed CGM that talks to the insulin pump is not a license to say..."Hey let's get a bowl of ice cream, I can just take more insulin". My wife, Ola, was able to secure an awesome endocrinologist 20 ago that told the hard truths, such as you do in your videos. It is sad so many T2D today will become T1D because they go to their doctor that does not understand T1D or T2D. They tell them, "You have a touch of sugar, eat some diet cookies". Thank you again, Dr. Ekberg for your great works in touching so many lives in a positive way. Respectfully, Kirk W. Boland
@ilisan
Жыл бұрын
I love fasting for 4-5 days every couple month and think everyone should do it. Not to lose weight but as a form of meditation on your nutrition and to better understand the signals of your body. While these numbers are anecdotal, they are very helpful and interesting, thank you!
@Enes-wj5xq
Жыл бұрын
Try this method. Fast for 30 days straight, once every year, 16 hours per day (from dawn to sunset) but no water no food during the 16 hours. Also try fasting 2 days per week (no water no food). Same as the previous fasting.
@heidisnow9836
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information! People think I’m crazy because I’ve done IF for 40 consecutive days now and I am currently doing my second, consecutive, 42 hour fast. I feel good, and my GKI is averaging .8 to 1. Thank you for the confirmation that this is truly good for me. 😊
@allhimwithme5115
Жыл бұрын
May I urge you to get Dr. Mindy Pelz's book "Fast Like a Girl" - I'm 51 and was fasting like a maniac to heal a histamine intolerance (which I did in 5 months), but now I am mindful of my hormones and how they are affected by fasting and by what I choose to eat in which part of my cycle. If you're peri- or post-menopausal, it's an essential read, as well.
@drekberg
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome @heidisnow9836. Thank you for watching. 😄
@jerri415
Жыл бұрын
Great info! How much water did you drink? Dry fasting ok?
@HeavenNY
8 ай бұрын
God bless you. I can’t seem to get through four hours without food.
@HeavenNY
8 ай бұрын
@@jerri415you drink however much water you want. If you’re thirsty drink.
@michaelpaul9179
Жыл бұрын
I struggle to do OMAD but you are an inspiration. It is impressive that you do these experiments on yourself for the benefit of your audience. I love your mention of fasting’s effect on cancer, as we now know cancer is a metabolic disease. Thank you for busting a ton of myths!
@hyenalaughingmatter8103
Жыл бұрын
Its hard at the beginning, but after 2-3 days your body is used to it and its easy to do.
@MrHak_Lifestyle
Жыл бұрын
Some key information you missed to mention in your video: 1. How much water do you drink during 100 hours fasting? How many glasses of water did you drink per day? 2. Do you exercise or work out during 100 hours fasting? 3. How is your sleep during 100 hours fasting? Could you get good sleep without cravings interruption at night? 4. How do you break your fast? What foods do you eat when you break your fast? 5. Did you go to work as normal during 100 hours fasting? 6. Did you lose muscle mass? 7. Did you change your mood during this 100 hours fasting? Ex: more angry or aggressive etc
@2kismet
Жыл бұрын
Can no bowel movement during an extended fast be potentially problematic
@anonymousperson6462
Жыл бұрын
@@2kismetif you don't eat, you're probably going to have less bowel movements over that time.
@allhimwithme5115
Жыл бұрын
@@2kismet Part of the miracle of fasting is giving your _whole digestive system a break._ That being said, believe it or not I've actually had BMs on day-3 of a fast.
@Nicolailund15
Жыл бұрын
1. Drink water if you are thirsty. 2. Light exercise, as a couple of push-ups won't hurt but is not needed. 3. If you come from a high carbohydrate diet it can be rough on sleep. If you are eating low carb, it for me improved my sleep. 4. 100 hours is not enough to think about how you break a fast. But eat lean protein in moderation the first day after the fast and you will be good. Don't go mental with a pizza, you will feel horrible. 5. I did a 5 almost 6 days fast and i was working 14-16 hour shifts as a waiter in a restaurant. My energy was amazing and my head was clear as never before. When i came home i was so hyped at day 4 i started doing some push-ups. 6. I don't know, but nothing to worry about in such a short fast. 7. Mood was significantly improved, i had purpose and was smiling thinking about the future. But i had been doing keto for more than a year with no cheat, I can't say for people coming from high carb diets straight to fast.
@TannisM
Жыл бұрын
Good questions
@angelfriend3710
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the effort you put into your videos Dr. Ekberg. It would be nearly impossible to understand how important fasting longer periods is if you hadn't been so precise. I've never gone past 64 hours, but am seriously considering it though. I think the hardest part about fasting for me is it's kind of boring. You get so geared to going to the fridge, that you don't know what to do with all the free time not focusing on food. Anyhow, I know I'm not the only one who appreciates your videos so thank you! Hope you have an awesome weekend! 😃
@SpamMouse
Жыл бұрын
Choose a subject and timetable former eating time as study time.
@romeman9692
Жыл бұрын
@@SpamMouseeasy to say but not to do.
@SpamMouse
Жыл бұрын
@@romeman9692 One's mileage will vary, just experiment with exercise, gardening, reading, KZitem etc.
@romeman9692
Жыл бұрын
@@SpamMousethanks. I'm quite a busy man and need to do a lot of things during the day. But completely distract myself from the meal unable. Probably because I'm not a big fan of long last fasting or completely sure in its benefits.
@SpamMouse
Жыл бұрын
@@romeman9692 I thought it madness before I took the plunge and engaged with the idea. Getting keto right is the first step and fasting is hard if you are still a sugar-burning-dinosaur. But the mental clarity and autophagy is why I still fast.
@mike1968442
Жыл бұрын
I’m fasting now (Thursday to Monday)! So glad this video isn’t about food! I’ve only ever made it to 2.4 on ketosis. Very nice test!
@gungagalunga9040
Жыл бұрын
Hi mike, what are you using to test ketones level? Thanks. I havw a freestye optimum neo for testing blood sugar levels
@rebeccasellers3442
Жыл бұрын
Ha! I started a fast Thursday night that ends tomorrw as well :) Just thought it was a funny coincidence and decided to share. Lol
@neilwallace7922
Жыл бұрын
Dr Ekberg I have been following your videos for the last 3 months. I've lost 2 stone, I have so much more energy, sleep better, I am not hungry all the time, and some many more positive changes mentally. I always skip breakfast because am just not hungry till about 1pm. I've not had any added sugar, bread or processed carbs and follow a keto diet. Avocado, 100% peanut butter and eggs are now my go too. I can't overeat either, once I've eaten am satisfied and don't crave anything. Thank you for making these videos, you truly a life saver.
@elezraita
Жыл бұрын
I’m currently 107 hours into my 132 hour fast. I’m not doing it for weigh loss, but for inflammation reduction and (hopefully) a new set point.
@mrmrsk219
Жыл бұрын
What kind of inflammation? Gout or r.a
@elezraita
Жыл бұрын
A herniated L4-L5 disc injury from the gym. I struggled with it for three and a half years. While PT helped a bit, it didn’t ever really stop hurting until my first 5 day fast. I do another one every time I start feeling a bit of the sciatic type symptoms starting to come back. Also, I just visited my aunt who is from Peru and tends to use seed oils in her cooking, I thought I’d just take the week after to fast.
@josephcostello1812
Жыл бұрын
@@elezraitathat a very smart plan to avoid those seed oils!
@NiseyNikki80
Жыл бұрын
I just injured myself in the gym and was thinking about fasting for anti-inflammatory and hermetic effects. I've only ever fasted for 80 hours, though.
@tjgrafiks
Жыл бұрын
are you doing cold showers/ice baths as well?
@snowbird6855
Жыл бұрын
I completed an 85 hour fast on Wednesday 😊
@lisaschreiber5590
Жыл бұрын
😲👍
@johnmurray5052
6 ай бұрын
Don’t stop there .how was your results ?
@lilytea3
Жыл бұрын
0:00: 🍽 The speaker discusses their experience of fasting for 100 hours, losing weight and the benefits of autophagy. 8:46: 📊 The speaker discusses their blood test results while fasting, including glucose levels, A1C, insulin levels, and triglycerides. 11:38: 🩸 The speaker discusses the circulation of blood and markers for insulin resistance during fasting. 15:52: 🔑 The speaker discusses the importance of electrolytes, sodium, and bicarbonate in fasting. 19:48: 📊 The focus is on markers other than LDL, such as HDL, and the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is a good indicator of cardiovascular risk. 23:34: 📈 The speaker discusses the changes in particle size and number of LDL particles after a four-day fast, indicating a decrease in risk of heart disease. 27:45: 🕒 Fasting can be beneficial for insulin resistance and weight loss. 4:21 - 7:38: 📉 The speaker discusses their glucose and ketone levels during a fast and intermittent low-carb diet, noting a decrease in glucose and an increase in ketones over time. Recap by Tammy AI
@Globetrotter-jz2uw
Жыл бұрын
Thank you DOC!So far,lost 41.3 KG (91 lbs).The show must go on... At the end of September 2021,I started IF (2 meals a day) and at the end of December started,for the first time,a 5 day no food program.After that,I decided to go on LCHF and OMAD (eating around 6:30 PM) and never looked back!In the last 2 years,I've done 5 days fasting every 3 months,last time at the end of July.
@toriwolf5978
Жыл бұрын
What’s LCHF mean?
@Globetrotter-jz2uw
Жыл бұрын
@@toriwolf5978 ...Low Carbs High Fat. A LCHF diet involves using ketones from fat for energy instead of glucose, which comes directly from carbohydrates. When a person significantly reduces or limits the number of carbs they consume in a day, it forces the body to use fat stores as fuel, which may lead to weight loss.
@BillUberprick
Жыл бұрын
Man, cannot overstate how great doc is with these videos. Very well thought out step by step easy to understand and follow format that is fantastic information. Great job Doc!!!!!
@jayianian
Жыл бұрын
I am always on fasting marathon when these videos are uploaded. I've learned a lot from this channel
@Yodudeee
Жыл бұрын
Do you watch Dr Eric Berg aswell?
@tomleaver7888
Жыл бұрын
This is exactly when I need to see. A clear and concise breakdown.
@user-mr8nr3ce7e
11 ай бұрын
This video misses an essential part: How did you feel during those 100 hours? Did you feel hungry or weak? Did you have trouble to concentrate, to work out or to do physical work? How was your digestion? When I fast for 24+ hours, I have episodes of hunger that come and go, after 30 hours I clearly feel weaker and fade out, when I stand up quickly. When I work out, my high intensity performance drops. BUT: inflammation goes back. I have a chronic Achilles tendon pain that completely goes away during longer fasts. Beside longer fasts maybe once every two months, I make OMAD 6 days a week. Btw. It is easy to get enough food in OMAD, very easy.
@1d10t.
9 ай бұрын
Your doing it all wrong. Do keto until your ketone levels are high, takes me 4 days of strict keto. Then start your fast, no hunger pangs, clearer than normal thinking and focus, more than normal energy, at least for me. Fasting is just extreme keto, so if your not already in ketosis, you will suffer and feel weak for about 4 days.
@selaconte
8 ай бұрын
Use a good water or hydration powder with Electrolytes NO Sugar and you'll be good 48 hours
@thegeraldinekuss
8 ай бұрын
Yes. People who do Keto don't get hungry, take electrolytes & never get hungry, rarely weak. I exercizes all thru' the fast. I fasted 21 days 15hrs.Refeeding is more of an issue than the fast. Have to reintroduce food slowly , little, fatty low carb, or fermented. Two or three days until eating normally.( Low Carb!)
@charissecarrigan2945
7 ай бұрын
I am currently at 123 hours fasting. The first two days were my most difficult, but after 72 hours, I started feeling great and my thinking became sharper and hunger went away. I don't do this regularly...but about every 2 months or so, I will fast 92-96 hours. So far, on the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, I've lost over 150 lbs in 1.5 years. Almost to goal weight....but keto & intermittent fasting is a life style I never want to let go of
@thegeraldinekuss
7 ай бұрын
@@1d10t. right!
@warriorforyah777
Жыл бұрын
So many amazing benefits since I started fasting, both physically and spirituality. It’s a game changer for sure!
@snowbird6855
Жыл бұрын
Me too! But I haven't seen any spirits yet
@user-vg7sv7nh4k
Жыл бұрын
I have been on a spiritual fast for almost thirty years ;-)
@drekberg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you @warriorforyah777. One of the biggest benefits is the freedom from the enslaving routine of meals. Most people plan their days around meals. When your body is used to fasting, you can skip a meal and not worry about it if you are busy or traveling. 😄
@warriorforyah777
Жыл бұрын
@@drekberg I absolutely concur
@spongebobsquaretits
Жыл бұрын
@@drekberg even better is having no dishes to wash
@TheJamesGamel
Жыл бұрын
I just got done with a 40 day water fast, ended on Day 39 due to hurling stomach bile getting too bad to deal with. I went from 222.4 lbs to 174.6 lbs. I am now at 24% body fat (42lbs) and starting my week of recovery with 1 week of OMAD with simple, small, filling meals. I will be doing mostly carnivore during this week of recovery before making any decision on how to proceed moving forward with my weight loss journey. My thighs feel fantastic again, stomach is heavily improved but still has a long way to go.
@maureengreen8240
Жыл бұрын
Yeah You. Try PHD diet ken berryketo bour carnavor.
@YeshuaKingMessiah
Жыл бұрын
The first time I threw up bile -or anything I would be done Nope nope nope
@TheJamesGamel
Жыл бұрын
@YeshuaKingMessiah The only reason I was throwing up was because I got sick at that point. I typically get the flu/cold/sick once a year, so this was just bad timing.
@fizimezz
Жыл бұрын
@@TheJamesGamel40 days without food 😢😮
@TheJamesGamel
Жыл бұрын
@fizimezz Hunger was never an issue. I love food, but fasting did a lot of good for me. I'm doing another 40 Day Journey, today is Day 1. 4 simple rules. 1) Water Fast at least 4 days a week. 2) Max 2 meals on nonfasting days, no snacking allowed at all. 3) I can eat anything I want so long as it's either all natural (meat, fruit, veggies) or I make it myself from scratch. 4) After every meal, go for an hour long walk. On fasting days, at least 1 hour long walk. And plenty of water, of course!
@ScrapPalletMan
Жыл бұрын
Your videos are literally life giving. Thanks Dr. Ekberg.
@sidetrack218
Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for the release of this video because I am about to start a 3 day fast so the information and advice is much appreciated, thanks.
@YouT-DJ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing these experiments Dr. Most people are defeated by addiction and afraid to try anything. I bought the blood work course, thanks for putting that together.
@mariehoskins5889
7 ай бұрын
I am 4 hours from completing my 96 hour fast. I lost almost 5 lbs during the fast and 8 lbs when I began intermittent fasting a couple of weeks ago for a total of almost 13lbs in the last 3 weeks! Fasting is amazing! I also emptied out my kitchen of all processed foods, sugars and bad oils. I'm really looking forward to healthier eating habits and ultimately a healthier LIFE!
@lunaenter4042
Жыл бұрын
I tried water fast for 1 week/ 21 days/ 22 days... And continue to 1 meal a day. My greatest fear which is cancer gone completely. And I lose more than 80 kg in 6month. Now I try to gained to healthy weight because I lose too much. My current weight is 55kg and completely healthy.
@salahnasser1056
6 ай бұрын
From the deepest part of my heart, all i can say to you is GOD BLESS YOU AND IT IS MORE THAN ENOUGH TO BE BLESSED BY GOD. I give you my most ultimate respect. I have been watching you for a while and your attitude and loyalty didn't change and you are very sincere 💯. Thank you sir!!!
@Sp1n3c
Жыл бұрын
i'm on day 4 right now . Good effort
@drekberg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you @Sp1n3c. Good Job 😄
@Burzurk1987
2 ай бұрын
I went on a 55 day water only fast last year. 55 days. No calories, just water, black coffee, tea, electrolytes, trace minerals, magnesium, vitamin B1, and sea salt, all of which had no calories. ZERO calories for 55 days(almost two months). My metabolic markers improved exponentially. I feel like I handled my insulin resistance and did wonders for my health. I had a serious problem with insulin resistance, but not anymore. The first 7 days was brutal. I was so hungry. But then the hunger went away. I felt so energetic and mentally clear. I was going to go 7 days but kept going. Then 2 weeks but kept going. Then 3 then 4 weeks but kept going. Then 30 and 40 days days but kept going. I made it to 50 days and kept going. I cooked both Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts for my family and didn’t eat anything! I finally decided at day 55 that it was long enough. Fasting is so powerful and empowering.
@CocoKordane
2 ай бұрын
Wow! 21 days water fast was the longest I've done. Had to stop because I threw up green bile and got scared. Did you encounter any setbacks in your long fast after the first week?
@danielkemmet2594
Жыл бұрын
Dude best thing ever to wake up to a new Dr.Eckberg video
@3rdmm
Жыл бұрын
I've done three 100 hour fasts already this year. Seems like once every 3 months is a good frequency. Microbiome seems to get re-balanced in 4 days.
@martinlouden9005
Жыл бұрын
I love to watch your great health advice videos. No-one else seems to give such thorough explanation as you do, or they will not make it clear for us laymen.
@nancyressler518
Жыл бұрын
Ive gone 6 days and lost 7 pounds.. Black coffee, low sodium chicken broth IF needed, and tons of water.. The first three days were the hardest for me but after that it was easy and I felt the lbs shed off of me! What a great feeling and I felt healthy!
@topmarketvalue615
11 ай бұрын
I love the thorough approach to cover each subject & I especially love the slow & mellow verbalization!!
@LANGI902
Жыл бұрын
Now i feel guilty eating breakfast watching this. Thanks a lot Doc 😂
@Meritumas
Жыл бұрын
It depends what you eat for breakfast 😊
@LANGI902
Жыл бұрын
@@Meritumas oh I ate a pile lol
@Leonardokite
Жыл бұрын
I recently did a 26 day fast. The last week my ketones never dropped below seven and in the evenings was 8 or above, while my glucose level was in the 70s. I felt great. My follow-up is a 68 hour fast every week until I get down to a weight that is acceptable.
@Hikmetkarademir
Жыл бұрын
Improved this your sleep quality?
@Leonardokite
Жыл бұрын
@@Hikmetkarademir I can't definitively say it did. But it seems like maybe somewhat. That is primarily due to the fact that I have been on Biologics for psoriasis for over 10 years which has given me peripheral neuropathy which makes it hard to sleep. I quit taking the Biologics at the beginning of the fast and have had zero psoriasis symptoms. My neuropathy does seem to be improving which makes it easier to sleep. Getting off the Biologics is a huge health benefit!
@sweetsour4823
11 ай бұрын
Impressive! My max is 10 days.
@keithfoco
Жыл бұрын
I didn't eat for 7 days once. It was great. I lost about 15 lbs. I only ate psyllium seed husk, a daily probiotic and water. Felt like a reset to my metabolism. I felt great at day 7 and wasn't even hungry. I actually got really hungry from days 2-4 and then it went away.
@helendillard7784
Жыл бұрын
Thank you doing these sophisticated personal studies on yourself. The results are soo important and give so much perspective as what to expect when we pursue taking charge of our health. We then know this really works!. Very much appreciate that you are so passionate about this and about helping others.
@chachacamel
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see other doctors comment on videos like these. That way there can be an informed and healthy discussion, for example about cholesterol particle size importance. But any other thing as well.
@dianatrans1804
Жыл бұрын
Not many will….. Unfortunately 😢 people staying sick is how they grow their wealth.
@nelsontragura1441
Жыл бұрын
Oh there are and they don't like it. They will also point out to their studies and how BIG their group is.
@chachacamel
Жыл бұрын
Well that creates the other group, that watches and comments on these videos. Both are not great, but a balanced and maybe sometimes opposing views, as long as backed by studies is a great for the comment section@@nelsontragura1441
@chachacamel
Жыл бұрын
Well, they could oppose or agree. Nobody said comments here have to all agree with what is being presented in the video@@dianatrans1804
@KpD_007
Жыл бұрын
Once in month I do a 5 days water fast and it does do wonders, practicing this from past 5 years, thank you doc for explaining it so well. 😊
@Sharpcomment
11 ай бұрын
Would you mind to tell how old are you and why you been doing it?
@barriobarranco
Жыл бұрын
I did 14 days at the end of 2021, just electrolytes....ketones were off the scale at the maximum it shows of 8mmol/l....
@Nathan-mf3fv
Жыл бұрын
Good work.
@mikecreativision
Жыл бұрын
Having very high ketone levels is nothing advantegous. It just shows that your vody isn't really adapted to use it as fuel.
@icart83
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the share! During this time, what was your activity level?
@barriobarranco
11 ай бұрын
@@icart83 In the first week I went out low intensity walks and also cycling, eased up in the second week but was renovating a bathroom in the house!
@barriobarranco
11 ай бұрын
@@mikecreativision Hmmmm....I'd dispute that, never felt crap, dizzy or weak during it including walking and some cycling. Inefficient use of ketones usually happens to newbies- their pee shows up high levels at the beginning and that tapers off once they are used by the body. I'd expect my levels to be very high as there's nothing(food) coming in to buffer the levels, it's verging on starvation....but you've never gone that far presumably anyway.
@BankerSinbad
Жыл бұрын
Hi doc! It would be nice if you also make a video on how you broke your 100 hrs fast as breaking a fast is more delicate topic than fasting... Regards...
@ToreOnYouTube
6 ай бұрын
I’ve done this so many times. I always break with liquids, such as broth, just to get the gut going a little. Day 2 after a long fast, I start with some protein and fat. Eggs are good. Day 3 I add a little more fat trying to eat around 1000 kcal with a 50/50 protein to fat ratio. Day 4 I add another 500 kcal and move the kcal to 1500 with a 60/40 fat/protein ratio. Day 5, 2000 70/30 split. Then I adjust to preference.
@brandonjones4167
4 ай бұрын
Breaking the fast is definitely the most critical part of fasting. The colon needs to be gently nudged to start working again and fruit, soups and light veggies are best.
@4406bbldb
Жыл бұрын
I always say I fast for Autophagy but now I know The rest of the story. Lately I had the best 5 day fast ever. The weight goes off and comes back usually BUT of the 9lbs off only 4 came back. I think this fast didn’t have a frenzy re-eating problem “At all”. I’m 76 and live in a over 55 apartment and I was just at a “ meet your neighbor “ coffee party. They were in a friendly manner offering me a Doughnut, and said one won’t hurt. I tried not to get excited but did say what do you have against me. Ha ha ha ( thoughts planted). They all see me ride my electric Unicycle around or walk all over town. Major topic, I call my health my hobby.
@henrythegreatamerican8136
Жыл бұрын
Just looking at donuts makes my stomach churn in disgust. Seriously, do people bother paying attention to half the stuff they eat... especially donuts? They don't even look like something a creature on earth would want to eat. I can picture beavers using them to build a donut dam.
@4406bbldb
Жыл бұрын
@@henrythegreatamerican8136 22:10 same
@djdrums
2 ай бұрын
Great analysis. As someone who does a long fast 2-3 times a year, I always think a useful aspect of the experience to share with others would be the various 'feelings/sensations' one goes through so someone who would like to try might know better what to expect. ei. The timeline of brain fog (36 hrs on), when hunger pangs begin(0-48hrs)/end(~50hrs), those hours when you begin Ketosis (~50hrs on) and you feel extreme fatigue/lightheaded, and then the passing of most of those qualities(70hrs) leading to somewhat normal feeling 80 hrs on.... etc. There are times when you feel absolutely like dookie and one should be aware of that and willing/able to push through it.
@salownsu123
Жыл бұрын
I've had nothing but good results when I fast for extended periods. Helps with swollen feet as well. But to say there's no reason whatsoever for high carb snacks...There is one. Happiness.
@UltimoDogLover
Жыл бұрын
Since we know that higher LDL is not itself a problem (as opposed to damaged LDL and triglycerides you discuss here and in other videos), can you do a video on the physiological mechanism by which oil olive and other unsaturated fats tend to drop LDL?
@hannah5245
Жыл бұрын
I’m already at optimum weight. 45 kg. I can’t afford to lose anymore weight. I’ll be underweight! Intermittent fasting 16/8, 15/9. got me to where I’m at.
@rodygaming2605
Жыл бұрын
with 45kg you probably are underweight already.
@hannah5245
Жыл бұрын
@@rodygaming2605 I’m 5 ft. Within my bmi.
@sbug2705
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t 45 kgs underweight?
@aniafish
Жыл бұрын
How long did you do IF for to get to 45 and what did you start at?
@elainemagson213
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. How tall are you?
@sandraelder1101
Жыл бұрын
I love that you are your own Guinea pig for our knowledge and health.
@balabalakrishna9960
Жыл бұрын
What about exercise when you were fasting doc? Did you do any exercise ? Like besides walking casually ? Any vigorous exercises like gym exercises ? Muscle building , weight lifting etc
@a.b.7569.
Жыл бұрын
Yes! You should stay active
@drekberg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you @balabalakrishna9960. Here's a video on that kzitem.info/news/bejne/qY2Jr2eukYhkmZg 😄
@AdrieStaalman
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful and detailed explanation!! Really great!! Thank you very much! And what a timing, because yesterday I decided to start a 5 to 6 days fast today! This kind of information is very empowering!!🙏
@dianatrans1804
Жыл бұрын
I’ve done 3 days water fast before, I’d love to try this but wow 5 days hmmmmm ….
@elezraita
Жыл бұрын
I’ll be reaching five days at 7:15 pm tonight. I’ll go until 7:00-7:30 tomorrow morning because I don’t like eating past 6:00 pm if I can help it. Five days is very doable.
@AdrieStaalman
Жыл бұрын
@@dianatrans1804 I already did 6 days (one time only) a while ago. But 5 days I have done a few times in the past two years. But 3 days is really very good. It feels majestic somehow. The achievement gives you a sense of conquering yourself and that feels good. I drink water and black coffee!
@AdrieStaalman
Жыл бұрын
@@elezraita wooow!! I know how that feels!! You feel proud and good but a voice starts entering your mind that says “you have done enough, you can be satisfied”! The most difficult part for me is to be moderate when I start eating again. I know that I should limit myself to a full soup and/or shrimps. So I have to work on controlling myself after that!! I wish you strength!!!
@newoldstock_
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating stuff, Dr. Ekberg! While I didn't get the lab tests done, I also recently did a 96-hour fast and got similar results. I ran much lower in blood glucose (54 at 24 hours, 57 at 56 hours, and 42 at 96 hours) and had much lower ketones until the tail end. When I broke the fast I was sitting at 42 glucose, 4.5 ketones for a GKI of 0.5, which is definitely an experience alright. Most people in the western world have barely skipped one meal since reaching adolescence, let alone more than a day's worth. People look at you like you're an alien when you talk about this stuff. As always, thank you for what you do. And please get Euvexia in packets ASAP! I love it, it's my favorite electrolyte powder around, but packets would be so much more convenient for traveling.
@DBGreen-sc4gt
Жыл бұрын
I love the blood work stats...very informative!...great videos Dr. Ekberg!
@jamesnobaj758
Жыл бұрын
This is amazing, most I did was just 72 hrs. My struggle with long fast is the refeeding process. How do you do yours after a long fast? Thank you very much for all the things you do. It does help a lot of people like me. I already lost 35 lbs and more importantly my HgA1c is now in the normal range.
@johnnafarrell3336
Жыл бұрын
Bone Broth is my go to
@timmellow1353
Жыл бұрын
Bone broth
@chucklombardo8167
Жыл бұрын
Just go low carb after it eggs and meat
@barbarahawkins7864
Жыл бұрын
He mentioned how to break a fast on an earlier video: VERY helpful to me... made all the difference. Best wishes!
@rebeccasellers3442
Жыл бұрын
Bone and vegetable broth. You get all the needed nutrition back into your body without the fiber or bulk that will cause digestive issues. Yet it is enough to re- start your digestion so you can eat something a bit more substantial an hour or two later. This is when I usually have a small portion of Salmon.
@gordoncampbell4706
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Ekberg for another enlightening video, skål. For those who don't have the time or patience to truly understand how the body works, go to the 20 minute mark, this is the gold standard and great advice. Best regards Sten, from Canada.
@pennyharper419
7 ай бұрын
I just completed a 120 hour (5 day) water fast with teas and coffee, stevia, zero calories, no sugar. I had done about ten 3 day fasts since August 2023. The 5 day fast got rough after 3 1/2 days, but I rested and watched DVD movies and You Tube videos. I loved this video because he explained what is going on inside your body biochemically during fasting, by the numbers. He explains it slowly with excellent graphics so I could understand most of it. As a registered nurse, I had to take biochemistry, so that helped. I have always been into natural healing methods and disease prevention. I discovered this channel and saw his Five Day fasting video 6 days ago. Perfect timing.
@alimuhammad9424
Жыл бұрын
Extra ordinary lecture. Well Sten Ekberg. May you live long. Regards and Best wishes for your future endeavours.
@aamaadmitopics7628
Жыл бұрын
dear doctor. thank you very much for sharing detailed information. i have a few of questions: a) did the 100 hour fasting have any impact on your sleep? b) how much caffine you took over the 100 hours and at what frequency? and lastly c) what was your physical activity during the 100 hours - like did you carry on like a normal day or did you make it light for yourself?
@deanrindlisbach3259
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sten, did you exercise during this fast? I would be interested to know your activity during these 100 hours and how you felt.
@johncrow5552
Жыл бұрын
The fisrt 2 days are hard as you have hunger but then you reach a point where that stops and you get this great feeling. Your mind seems to be free of fog.
@user-mr8nr3ce7e
11 ай бұрын
@johncrow5552 After two days? I did once three days and felt extremely weak at the end.
@whlewis9164
3 ай бұрын
This is one of the best channels on KZitem imo. Thanks Doc!
@fiachramacaonrae5449
Жыл бұрын
You're brilliant Dr Ekberg. This is exactly what people need to see.
@MichaelCampbell01
Жыл бұрын
I do a 40-48 hour water fast a few times a year. It's not /easy/, but it's also not as hard as a lot of people think it is.
@SalLazuka
Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video Dr. Ekberg! I've been doing a 3-day water fast every month for the past year. Just water, black coffee, electrolytes, and extra salt. During my fast I monitor both my ketones and glucose. My numbers are very close to yours. People ask me how hungry I am during these fasts. I tell them after the first day hunger is not an issue. I got down to my ideal weight over a year ago. So I do these fasts not for weight loss but for my general health. My plan is to continue to do these extended fasts. I do weight training and hike nearly every day. My only concern is losing muscle mass during these fasts. Your thoughts? Thank you for all you do!
@gungagalunga9040
Жыл бұрын
What electrolytes do you take? And in what form? Tablets?
@CristianoExperience7
Жыл бұрын
Your body produces more growth hormones as you fast, so muscle loss is not an issue. I personally have done 5 day fasts and after 1 week of normal eating I was back to my old strength levels prior to the fast.
@Yodudeee
Жыл бұрын
You don't eat carbs at all?
@SalLazuka
Жыл бұрын
When I wanted to lose the weight, I was on very very low carbs. For the past year, I've gone to low carbs. Under 100g a day. LCHF lifestyle. Very little processed foods. I stay away from most seed oils and generally eat two meals a day. I pick a 3 day window for my extended fast based on my schedule. I feel the best I ever have. I'm 67 years old. I used Dr. Ekbergs electrolytes on my last fast. I highly recommend the product. It's called euLyte.
@SalLazuka
Жыл бұрын
I used Dr. Ekbergs product called euLyte. It is in powder form and you mix it with water. During my extended fast, I take it twice a day. I also take about a half tsp of salt.@@gungagalunga9040
@kenntankerous7163
Жыл бұрын
You really are the best person on the internet ❤ your work. Please don't stop
@marymusic3265
Жыл бұрын
How helpful this is.. I am starting my 100 hour fast as of today! And I am getting blood testing panels right after that. Insulin, lipid, HbA1c.. all that.. Thank you Health Champion leader... So much! I will send update.. Lord willing
@duchessofmeraniamerania4744
9 ай бұрын
There are fasting clinics in Russia.. 21 days water fast under medical supervision .. people from all over Europe check in to try and „cure“ inflammation, cancer, diabetes, high bp, etc… with great success…
@mloicano
Жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you, Dr. Ekberg. Did your level of exercise change during the prolonged fast? 🏋️ 🏃
@precisionmarksman5761
Жыл бұрын
I watch, enjoy, and get great information with all your videos. Especially the series where you do or don't do something for a specific amount of days/time, and see how it actually affects the body. I was hoping you can do a video, with a little different spin. You keep eating your healthy diet and compare before and after blood tests but you do a workout from 1-1 1/2 hrs. 5 times per week (one week), of aerobic exercise in Zone 2 (60%-70%) of your maximum heart rate. Any excercise run, bike, swim etc. This might show any correlation with continuous, extended cardiovascular sustained excercise and improved mitochondria at the cellular level when the before and after bloodwork, is compared from exercise not diet.
@yoe91
9 ай бұрын
18:38 I'd REALLY like to hear more about why exactly the Cholesterol went up while on a strict fast.
@lauriewaitz601
Жыл бұрын
I recently fasted 21 days which is something I have done before, so I was familiar with the normal changes. Only this time I developed a large gall stone which I have read can be caused by fasting as the bile can thicken during the fast.
@johnj2179
Жыл бұрын
Fasting saves you lots of money as well. keep up good content, Doctor.
@kay_c33
Жыл бұрын
It also saves you on washing loads of dishes and compostable waste.
@DDeden
11 ай бұрын
Adding unsweetened cream to coffee increases bioavailability of coffee's polyphenol antioxidants.
@Antoila80
Жыл бұрын
Started my 100 hours fast after I watched your video. It ends tomorrow at 8AM - yay!☺Thank you for all the inspiration and information!
@mckonal
Жыл бұрын
what did you eat after 4 days and 4 hours tho?
@drekberg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you @mckonal. Just ease into it and avoid carbs. I ate some avocado and then a salad. A few hours later a steak salad. 😄
@josephcostello1812
Жыл бұрын
@@drekbergthanks Dr. a lore of people were curious! I’ve read all the comments till now.
@josephcostello1812
Жыл бұрын
a lot!
@mckonal
Жыл бұрын
ty for the reply. i would expect some boiled eggs too tho.@@drekberg
@cillumagellan
Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna be doing a 42 hour fast starting right now. I've been on a constant 20:4 IF for a couple of months now and the last time I did a 48h fast was a year ago. This motivated me to try long fasts again
@-.Steven
Жыл бұрын
I went 63 hours last month. I'm going to do it again. Thanks Doctor!
@BrentProctor77
9 ай бұрын
Sten, because of you and Dr. Jamnadas’ “Fasting for Survival” I now had the science and the courage to pull off a 30 day water only fast Feb/March earlier this year (‘23). I didn’t jump in right away, I did one day, then 3, then 7, etc, but one morning in bed with one eye open is all it took for you two to change my life. I share your videos with everyone I meet. Thank you. 🙏
@ppietrukaniec2
Жыл бұрын
What about the downsides of such extended fasts, such as muscle breakdown and sustained high cortisol levels?
@ramontiscar9194
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, really great content ! Question: How often per year should someone do a 100 hours fasting ?
@_FMK
Жыл бұрын
He mentions at the end that 2 to 4 times a year is all good
@snowbird6855
Жыл бұрын
I'm 67 and did 85 hours just this week. On the last day I noticed weakness and loss of energy so it was a good time to stop the fast. I will do this again after Christmas.
@ginasavant6711
Жыл бұрын
I lost 20 lbs in 8 weeks. Thank you Doctor ❤! God bless you!
@aurapopescu1875
Жыл бұрын
That's all very nice, Dr. Ekberg, but I can't SLEEP if I'm fasting. I could never sleep on an empty stomach, even when I was young. And it has become a much bigger problem since menopause. Admittedly I don't have a lot of weight to lose, maybe 2 to 4 kg. My BMI is 21 and my A1C is currently 5.5, although I'm hoping to bring it further down (it has been as high as 6.2). I have been strictly Keto for more than 4 years and I now eat 2 meals in a 4 to 6 hour window, as OMAD has really damaged my health... But extended fasting is out of the question for me... Even not getting enough nutrients for the day will prevent me from sleeping 😥
@barmalini
11 ай бұрын
I finished my 100 hour fast last week. Actually I find going for 100 hours psyhologically easier than for 3-4 days. Just start a timer on your watch and let it count, once it hits 99:59:59 - you're free to have a meal again. Thank you for the tip with taking baking soda/sea salt during the fast. Around hours 50-60 i didn't feel very great and I could taste sour taste when I liked my finger. After taking a half tea-spoon of baking soda all was back to normal and I could finish the 100 hours without any discomfort. During the fast my ketons strip indicated a level of about 8, now, four days after it is still showing somwhere 2 and 4/ That is because I'm following a modified vegetarian keto diet, I guess, so I eat grilled zucchini, cooked cabage, cheese, eggs, koffe with milk. Also I had a pair of apples, some prunes, a dozen wallnuts. But it all within a feeding window of 18\6. Feeling great so far, never hungry, never cold, with lots of energy. Also, during the fast I've lost about 6 kilograms of weight and re-gained none so far. Thank you Dr. Ekberg PS: I also find using the timer for following my IF easier. I just start timer after the last meal of a day and let it count to 16 or 18 hours, before taking the next meal. So I'm flexible with my schedule and don't develop a habbit of eating at the fixed times.
@alanriedel6533
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do. I had done the same fast and I was concerned about glucose getting too low. Identical readings at 100 hours. I could smell Sam's bakery out in parking lot. 😢😂
@TrussttN01
Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation and tons of information. Thanks Sten.
@7reemo
Жыл бұрын
Great Video Doctor S. Thank you. Keep up the GREAT work.... your saving my diabetic life.
@annmoses654
10 ай бұрын
I definitely see a reduction in inflammation just doing 16:8 low carb. Ive gone 22 hours between meals as well but I am a little scared to do a several day fast because I teach 6 dance fitness classes a week. I may try a 24 hour to start and see how it feels. Any athletes have advice for how you fit this in?
@c.attarian1000
9 ай бұрын
This is not medical advise. Talk to your Dr. Build your fasts one hr at a time. Once you get to omad one meal a day. You can try out 36 hr fast once a week. Build up to 48 hr fast once every other week. 72 hr fasts are every 3 to 6 months and longer than that once a year. Test your glucose a couple times a day. Keep some emergency foods on hand if blood sugar drops to low and you are feeling not well. Have something with you to eat. When I started I kept a can of sardines with me for an emergency food and a small bag of shredded coconut .
@zbynekcodykolacek
Жыл бұрын
The longest time, I did go fasting was 29 hours. Voluntarily. Usually, daily I do 19/ 23 hrs. I admire anyone who goes over 2 - 3 days.
@stuartgregory6848
Жыл бұрын
Keep going, it gets easier. On my second 24hr fast I realized how easy and decided to try 48 and sailed to the finish! Now I do a 72hr fast four times a year, 20&4 during the week with Keto. Feel great.
@EyreEver
2 ай бұрын
When I became a Christian believer, I eventually lost all hunger for anything but Christ in scripture. The fasting just happened, for an extended period. Completely safe, I can report. Excellent brain clarity and ecstatic joy.
@carolelabrecque2799
Жыл бұрын
You’re the most amazing, beautiful, wonderful person that I ever listened to. You make things that could potentially be difficult to understand so simple. We’d all benefit from having a Dr. Ekberg close to us and if doctors could listen and follow your path, the world 🌎 would be a whole less sicker. I luv ya! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@IonTrone
Жыл бұрын
Hello Fasting Champions!
@BeefIntoCake
Жыл бұрын
What an incredible coincidence, because I am currently in day 3 of a 4-5 day fast. So, to see this video drop now is kind of perfect. I do wish I had more acces to "blood measuring" since I have none of those tools. I basicly just keep fasting as long as I feel good. Determening factors are usually to keep going are: I still have energy (think, productiveness) I lose no Strength (I do keep working out with weights) I get no headaches (Supliment salt, and only salt. No other things) I don`t get brain fog (so, I keep going as long as I have clear thoughts and no disrubtion in mental or cognative ability) SO, I do have a questions for you Dr. Ekberg: what would you determine as "TO MUCH" Fasting? I assume you can take it to far? And how do you determine when you feel like you have fasted long enough? Are there certain signals to look out for? What will break my fast? 1 piece of toast? Coffee and milk? An apple? And last; I workout with fair intensity; heavy weight every day sometimes I skip a day depending schedule. Does fasting for 5 days damage my muscle gains?? I am sincerly wanting to know the answers to these questions. Thank you sir 🙂 Regards from The Netherlands (yes, your videos reach a broad audience)
@josephcostello1812
Жыл бұрын
Dr Jason Fung wrote a book about fasting. I think it is titled The Fasting Cure but could be wrong on the exact title! He uses from his clinic. Check it out.
@drekberg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you @BeefIntoCake. Dr. Fung's book is a great resource. I think you would be able to buy a glucose and a ketone meter with test strips in the Netherlands. Other than that, I think the criteria you have set up are good. As far as exercise it is okay, but should be either low intensity, long duration, or high to moderate intensity, very short duration. I did a video to explain it. kzitem.info/news/bejne/qY2Jr2eukYhkmZg 😄
@BeefIntoCake
Жыл бұрын
I am ofcourse very familiar with Dr. J.Fung Already subscribed. I'll educate myself further. And thanks for your incredibly informative videos.
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