I tried it too, and IF did not work for me. At first, it wasn’t too hard. I felt more energetic than ever because my body was running on stress hormones. I did lose a few pounds. But over time, I became very lethargic and was constantly hungry. I couldn’t lift as much in the gym anymore, and the low blood sugar during fasting was giving me anxiety and panic attacks. As soon as I stopped, I felt better. I started having better workouts and I was able to get all my protein in for the day. I am so much better now.
I’ve been intermittent fasting for 5 years now and I stopped getting my period six months ago I just started eating small frequent meals instead with no focus on fasting and I’m praying that my period comes back
I have been trying to loose weight and get healthier and I am in menopause. And have not been able to loose weight and+keep it off. I am 64 and don’t love the way I feel and look and would love to finally loose 50 pds. And love watching your videos with hopes to find something that will work for me. Keep up the great motivation for you and us . 😊
Have you heard of the book Fast Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz? She addresses the hormone shifts and has a fasting schedule she recommends that follows a woman's cycle. I'm not saying that's the answer but it makes sense. You definitely look leaner. My current health struggle is eating. I've been working out 4 days/week for just over 6 months now. A little cardio to warm up 10-15 minutes then strength training. I've only lost 6 pounds and totally plateaued. I struggle with sugar addiction and emotional eating.
Thanks for this information! I am especially grateful for the part about menopausal women. I really like your channel and I am in my 50s so it's good to hear you mention that in this video. You are very inspiring and motivating. I love your encouragement to keep moving, your recipes and what you eat in a day are great too! Best to you and your family.
I honestly believe one of the best things someone can do for their health is a food allergy or sensitivity test. Knowing what foods are serving the body and what ones aren’t, is super important. I’ve already lost weight doing this because it does help with blood sugar regulation and lowering inflammation. Also, too much fasting can start to eat the gut lining leading to leaky gut syndrome. With that, if you are having trouble with conceiving, please consider seeing a functional medicine doctor or a practitioner who specializes in blood chemistry so they can see if your cells are being invaded by a bacteria or virus or pathogen that is causing this. Wishing everyone wellness + joy on your healing journey. ❤
I.F. was the ONLY thing that helped me lose weight. I am SO proud of myself to be in Week 10 of a 12 Week Challenge! (Strength training workout) I was always 16:8, and now I’m 14:10. It works for me. I will continue to do I.F. I also have hypothyroidism, I’m 53, 6 years without a period, so I.F. may work for people who have different scenarios. It works for me. I don’t get hungry like you did. The longer you don’t eat, It helps your MMC cycle more, which has given me major results. I have energy using I.F. I break my fast with a lot of protein. I’ve never felt sluggish and horrible at any time of the day doing I.F. To each his own.
Hi Katie! I’m so happy to see this video today! I’ve been doing IF and I weighed myself today and the few pounds I’ve lost I’ve gained back and I’m like hmm this isn’t working is it?! I’m feeling women have it harder than any other being! Thank you for your advice! I live with hypothyroidism as well and it’s taken years to get to a place of feeling better but weight loss is a struggle! Thank you for all you do!! Brandice 💕🙌🏻💕🙏🏻💕😉
I haven’t tried IF because I have always been someone who wakes up hungry. I did just do The 7 day slim down and lost almost 5 lbs. my main goals this year are to train my body to eat enough of the right foods, lose weight and tone because I turn 40 in December and I want to go into my 40’s feeling GOOD! ❤
this is coming at the perfect time time Katie! i’ve lost january goals steam, I turned 35 this year and want to get as fit as i can be by my 36th birthday! I want to shed lbs and tone! thanks for your content and ongoing inspiration
I was doing IF for two years but being in perimenopause, IF was not working for me anymore. I eat earlier and have noticed the positive changes in my body since doing so!
Hello! My name is Niki. I live in Hungary. I am 31 years old. 160 cm, 45 kg. From time to time I start exercising, paying attention to my shape, but then the enthusiasm doesn't last long, I'm not persistent enough. I am not overweight, but cellulite is starting to appear, my stomach has also become more fleshy, I want to be more toned and muscular. In order to do this, I started working out, and I have been eating regularly and healthily for a month and a half. Your videos and tips help me a lot in achieving my goal. I am very grateful for these! ❤
I too struggled with IF. Most mornings I wasn’t hungry and just went without and would have coffee. The coffee was raising my BP so I switched to decaf cuz I couldn’t break the habit. IF never really helped me drop pounds and I felt like my body was constantly stressed. I have since started back eating breakfast and I feel better mentally and physically. Stronger when working out. Thanks for this video! I love your honesty- helps relate to someone who has been through it
One of my goals for this year is to incorporate more rest after pushing my body so hard- I've been ignoring my body telling me to slow down, and this year is all about listening to my body
Thank you! You’re making me feel less crazy! I figured out I was pregnant wh my 2nd bc of IF. I was STARVING and realized that’s what it was. I have not been able to jump back into it in 2 years and I’ve been starving. Waking up at 4 am to workout and not eat until noon is crazy. I feel like when I align everything else it works but mentally I’ve been stuck thinking I must IF and clearly I don’t. Phew! Working to recalibrate my brain and eat!
I honestly keep doing it just to keep me from snacking in the evening. But I did reduce my window from 16:8 to 14:10 as I wasn't eating enough (nor enough protein)... I finish dinner around 7:30pm and have breakfast around 9:30am (I'm usually not hungry earlier in the morning anyways.)
Love this! I’ve tried IF a few times but always found myself binging later in the week and not sticking to it. Goals rn….getting back into movement, eating more protein, flexibility (my hips are soooo tight and it’s effecting my walking)….just overall getting fit. I was out of the country most of February so didn’t really workout other than walk so time to get back to it!
Yes yes yes. I started last year per the advice of my chiro and it threw my hormones out of whack and I gained weight so quickly following the same fitness and eating habits I always have had. It took me almost a year to get back to normal!!
Read the book “Fast like a girl”, goes over how to fast for women and our hormones. There are great benefits fasting has, it just has to be done correctly! Read that book, it’s life changing.
That’s an excellent book. I read it and implemented everything, but fasting still did not work for me. I would still recommend that book to anyone else though!
Same here - read it, followed the thyroid cycle w/ the moon & felt horrible. My numbers have been way off since last May. I blamed it on menopause but maybe it's IF. I went from 150mcg to 125mcg & my latest blooswork is still out of range
Actually the research has been done for women, by Dr. Mindy Pelz. She wrote the book called “Fast Like A Girl.” I agree with @danzidewyzwe6410. Any woman who wants to do IF should read this book.
I have gained 20 lbs since my son was diagnosed with autism and recently got some abnormal and unhealthy lab results. I have been following your channel for about a month now and finally subscribed. You have made me remember to just take care of myself sometimes and I also added your move app! Thank you for your videos! They have given me a little sense of “me” again ❤
Omg I so glad I saw this I did 3 days Katie and I didn’t feel right , I felt weak , my head was killing me and mostly I started having anxiety attacks so I thought let me try it again it could be I need to get used to it but thank you for posting this I’m definitely not doing it again
Hey Katie! My 3rd baby is about to turn 1 next week and while I've lost all the baby weight I'm ready to feel strong and start putting effort into taking care of myself! Love your videos ❤
Thank you for speaking this. I recently lost over 50 pounds just eating better, etc, all the usual stuff and began implementing IF in November. At first, it was awesome and seemed to work well but since then it has been a drag on me and I feel like I am hungrier. The scale is also creeping up although I am in small jeans but still....it's very strange. I think I might stop as well and go back to what "brought me to the dance" this past year and a half.
Thanks for clarifying and condensing the research regarding IF! Current goals are to eat more at meals (real foods) so I’m not snacking in between and track in MFP so I can see where I’m at and what might need to change.
My goal is to get more energy, physically and mentally! Thanks for the video, appreciate that you explain some of the research, and how your routines evolve!
Hi Katie thank you for this post. I was seriously thinking about starting IF but was not looking forward to it at all. So your post helps me feel better and realize that IF probably isn't for me. My main goals this year is to consistently eat healthier and walk more. Thank you again Katie and have a great day!
Thank you for sharing your story! I’ve tried intermittent fasting a few times but it never worked for me. I ended up gaining weight. I’m in my perimenopause phase and I’ve gained 30 pounds and finding it difficult to lose weight. I have made some adjustments to my diet and exercise habits in hopes that will help but I’ve actually gained an additional 10 lbs. I’m not giving up just trying to find the right balance for me. I’m open to any suggestions. Kindly, Tricia
Sending love perimenopause too over 45 harder to keep weight off as hormones help metabolism low carb no alcohol low sugar helping me stillman try hrt too soo but hard decision ❤
Mine aren't lost and forgotten goals just on the back burner goals I found out I'm pregnant back in December lol so I am focusing on being active during this pregnancy and still eating balanced!! So since this baby is our final third baby I will be having my tubes removed and will have to heal and let the recovery set in then I'll will slowly get back at it to lose 115 pounds
Hi Katie! Love your channel and thanks for the IF video. I’ve tried it and I get super hangry at work if I don’t have something small at some point in the am! My goal is to tone up! I lost my dad last October and really went through it. I stopped working out and stopped eating well and taking care of myself. Naturally I gained some extra lbs and I really want to lose them and tone my body!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I also think IF can be a slippery slope if any woman at any point in her life has experienced any form of eating disorders, as IF can also turn into both rigid restriction on one end as well as being so hungry on the other end that it turns counterproductive once the window to eat has opened.
Hello from Germany ❤ i love your channel 😍 I'm trying to get leaner and lose 5 more kg... your videos and comments are very helpful! Thanks! Lots of love,Bekky 😊
Thanks for the video. I just turned 50 and tried intermittent fasting. Hasn’t worked for me. I’m working out and trying to cut down on the calories but can’t seem to lose weight. I also have hypothyroidism. Hoping to take what your saying and hopefully make it work for me. You look wonderful!!
@LoveSweatFitness my #1 Healthy goal, believe ir or not, Is to gain weight. I lost a lot due my last job and it's been so difficult to reach a healthy weight RN. Doctor says that I need to increase my protein intake and do weights, but I just do bodyweight exercises, actually I'm doing all your free routines here in YT because I can't afford them rn.
Love this!! Ever since going low carb, I’ve stayed at my current weight. Keto literally changed my life. Now I eat all protein and fat and some keto desserts or chocolate and I’m super fit. Two kids later and a baby and still at 118 pounds. I eat all day and am full. No starvation! IF didn’t work for me either. I must eat! All I exercise 40 min 4x a week mostly strength training.
You are so right! I don't have a thyroid - it was destroyed with radioactive iodine. Doing IF made my TSH levels get all whacked out - up / down, I felt horrible. I stopped - started taking my two thyroid meds in the morning - with hot water, setting my Apple Watch for 30 minutes before eating or drinking. I started having breakfast - only 2 decaf coffees a day, one with your coconut milk creamer and balanced meals with healthy snacks (like a dates with peanut butter or an apple) and my levels have been good. I take my supplements now with lunch as to not interfere with my 2 thyroid meds.
I don’t know girl… I think it depends, we should just learn to listen to our bodies after detoxifying them. I’ve never been hungry in the morning, it’s just how I am, I’ve forced myself to have breakfast in my younger days and it became an habit I just did without thinking … 3 years ago I just stopped because I realized I was doing it “just because” and not out of actual hunger…I lost 8kg, just like that, and I’ve never felt better, my period is same as always. I really do believe we are built differently and also we should remember how things are actually working in natural environment: there’s no “time” for meals, there’s hunger and eating and that’s it.
I've tried it a few times, where i break my fast at noon for lunch. Not really a fan, aside from always feeling tired, headaches and COLD. This also occurs when i calorie count using an app. I dont have a ton of weight to lose, but i like to check in and weigh once a month and when i see weight going up a bit, as well as BF%, I like to be in a deficit again and track calories. Nothing wrong with that, but man its tough! I do find it fascinating to manipulate calories because a deficit is the way to lose weight and tracking is the only way i truly see results but the side effects are usually always the same. Headache,freezing and sluggish. Sure, at first thr body isnt used to the deficit so it probably gets easier over time, but ive noticed when i cut calories and track, ill be good for 2 weeks. Meaning im seeing the weight and BF go down but then it stays the same or goes up a bit. It's definitely a struggle and its fine to want to change things up a bit to do body recomp, but it just isnt sustainable. Who WANTS to weigh their cashews? Thats no way to live. But again, ive seen resukts doing so. Its all a balancing act. 😢❤
My #1 health/fitness goal right now is to lose excess fat! I've been losing weight slowly but since i have a lot to lose, its still my numbwr 1 priority overall. My health has improved drastically as well ❤
Im 52 and post menopause and i still can't fast. I woild do One meal per day 5 days a week and 2 meals per day 2 days per week. I started having panic attacks in the morning without food. I found out i was perimenopause. I eat breakfast everyday now and eat every 5 to 6 hours staying in a calorie deficit and feel much better.
I'm trying to snack less which really means not eating when I'm not hungry. I really only want to lose a few pounds. I'm seeing some success so here's to reaching my goal soon!
Love this. I tried IF and it was not for me. Hot flashes are real and I’m trying to loose 20 lbs i have gained over the last 2 years. I have macros and I work out but hormones are so off.
I hear IF is especially good for women in perimenopause, menopause and post menopause to ease those symptoms. What are your thoughts for those in one of those categories?
Thank you for posting this video! I was in the same boat as you, where I was ignoring my hunger because so many people told me IF was the best way to burn fat, and now I have more body fat than ever. I also noticed that I get more injuries when I skip breakfast (i.e. follow IF). My biggest goal right now is to get rid of the 20+ lbs of fat I put on in the last year or two, and I hope ditching IF will help.🤞
I really feel like this is the problem with influencers. They just push this messaging to everyone (and then people you actually know start to push it as a result) and it screws everyone. It's based on very little factual information and they rarely actually do their research
My number one goal this year is to incorporate more protein into my diet! My biggest struggle is finding different ways of eating or drinking protein that isn’t chicken every meal or chalky protein shakes.
Mixed feeling about IF. I do try to a little bit and have loads of energy, but I wonder if that is that just because I cut out gluten and eat clean. Please tell me where your cute sleeves are from. They look so great ❤
I really want to loose weight and get toned. I have been dealing with low thyroid for years and weight loss is a struggle sometimes. But I will get there
This was a great and informative video! I am currently doing a sort of intermittent fasting where I stop eating at around 4:00 p.m. and then start eating at 9:00 a.m. the next day. I was introduced to intermittent fasting by Mindy Pelz. She studied women's health and fasting and has created a guide for us. I do it for weight loss. I am on a low carbohydrate diet, so I eat more meat than carbohydrates. That helps me feel more sated and relaxed but I do agree that we have to listen to our bodies because I do feel more hungry in my luteal and follicular phases.
I did IF for only 6mths. My hair fell out, I was so tired and hungry!!!! I also have an eating disorder so mixing with IF isn’t great .. I’m trying to ease myself off but am struggling to eat again morning -
Hi Katie - Can't thank you enough for this video. I've been thinking about starting IF and something inside of me has been holding me back. Your insight was the light switch and answered the "why not" question. I greatly appreciate you and your channel. On to my questions: First, you mentioned that there might be some benefit for women in menopause. What about those in peri-menopause? If you have the space, would you do a video speaking more on this topic? Second, I periodically fast during certain times of the year for spiritual reasons. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to continue with a spiritual fasting discipline, lose weight, AND has PSCO? Hope I didn't through too much at you. I really appreciate and value your input. Many thanks and blessings to you, Ryan, and sweet baby Luke❤.
thanks for the insight! IF is so overrated for generally healthy women! however, i'd love to hear how much strength & cardio you do day to day because i think another myth is that we need to do more cardio to lose weight, but that's not always true. love you! your fewest fan, ash
I’ve been trying to loose weight but I can’t figure out why I’ve been stuck at the same weight for soo long.. I’ve changed my workouts and eatting habits
IF helped me lose about 30 pounds.. But I have plateaued for the last few years and still have about 30 to go. I don't think it's for me any more. My current goal is body recomposition. I also ignore my body, and have for a long time. If I am hungry, I convince myself I just need a cup of coffee instead. Need to listen to my body more and just eat. Thanks for sharing.
IF was the only thing that worked for me to lose weight after four years of no success. I’ve been doing it for 2 years now and getting a bit tired of it. But I can’t tell if I’m just getting complacent.
Honestly I’m trying to get more protein in! I’m always struggling in the morning tho I wanna just have a protein shake but that doesn’t last long and then I need something more but I don’t know what to have
I want to lose 30 lbs after having my first baby and most recently, an ectopic pregnancy and a miscarriage. I just want to feel like myself again at my fighting weight as well as have a couple of more babies all the while maintaining my healthy weight 🎉. You’re so inspiring and I love your channel! 🌺☀️👯♀️
Hi 👋🏻 I’m new. I’m trying to lose weight and I’m doing IT right now but find it hard because I have a pretty long working day and sometimes it’s not possible to stick to IT 😢
I have a question for you. I’m starting my weight loss journey. I work two full time jobs. I work seventeen hours a day. I don’t have the time or energy to grocery shop or cook. Could I start with daily harvest? Maybe add protein powder to things that don’t quite have enough protein?
Hi Katie. Im in a similar situation. On Sundays, I meal prep for 12 meals, lunches, and dinners. Refrigerate half and other half I freeze. You could potentially try out delivery for grocery shopping or even going in person with a meal plan in hand so you know just what you need. I have the same thing every single day for breakfast and I cook that the day before, it has 30+ of protein (eggs, chicken sausage and blueberries) I hope this helps!
I am in menopause and found that my hormones have still been going crazy and thought IF would help, but it made it worse and I gained weight from doing it. That is why I stopped. I can say with confidence that in no way women in menopause have less fluctuation of hormones. Definitely not true. If anything the hormones are going even more crazy. IF is overrated. I have protein smoothies in the morning now and feel better again. I tried IF on and off for a few years and realized I was my most fit and toned when I ate breakfast everyday. When I would do IF I would be hungry all day and over eat. This never happened to me when I ate breakfast. Also, I had insane sweet cravings that also went away when I went back to having breakfast.
I've been fasting for over 7 years, but now I'm wondering if I should stop due to some hypoglycemia symptoms...but I'm so afraid of gaining the weight back.
if you still eat the same amount but adjust the times you won't gain weight, but maybe you body actually does need some more food to work better for you too xo
For me, I need to eat in the AM to get my metabolism working. IF for me caused major weight gain. I am happier just calorie restricting. I do 30g protein within 30 mins of waking up, and ride my bike 30 mins...
I tried it too, and IF did not work for me. At first, it wasn’t too hard. I felt more energetic than ever because my body was running on stress hormones. I did lose a few pounds. But over time, I became very lethargic and was constantly hungry. I couldn’t lift as much in the gym anymore, and the low blood sugar during fasting was giving me anxiety and panic attacks. As soon as I stopped, I felt better. I started having better workouts and I was able to get all my protein in for the day. I am so much better now.
I’ve been intermittent fasting for 5 years now and I stopped getting my period six months ago
I just started eating small frequent meals instead with no focus on fasting and I’m praying that my period comes back
I have been trying to loose weight and get healthier and I am in menopause. And have not been able to loose weight and+keep it off. I am 64 and don’t love the way I feel and look and would love to finally loose 50 pds. And love watching your videos with hopes to find something that will work for me. Keep up the great motivation for you and us . 😊
Have you heard of the book Fast Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz? She addresses the hormone shifts and has a fasting schedule she recommends that follows a woman's cycle. I'm not saying that's the answer but it makes sense. You definitely look leaner. My current health struggle is eating. I've been working out 4 days/week for just over 6 months now. A little cardio to warm up 10-15 minutes then strength training. I've only lost 6 pounds and totally plateaued. I struggle with sugar addiction and emotional eating.
I bought Dr Mindy Pelz book, and it was way too confusing for me. I stopped fasting as a menopausal woman as well.
Thanks for this information! I am especially grateful for the part about menopausal women. I really like your channel and I am in my 50s so it's good to hear you mention that in this video. You are very inspiring and motivating. I love your encouragement to keep moving, your recipes and what you eat in a day are great too! Best to you and your family.
I honestly believe one of the best things someone can do for their health is a food allergy or sensitivity test. Knowing what foods are serving the body and what ones aren’t, is super important. I’ve already lost weight doing this because it does help with blood sugar regulation and lowering inflammation. Also, too much fasting can start to eat the gut lining leading to leaky gut syndrome. With that, if you are having trouble with conceiving, please consider seeing a functional medicine doctor or a practitioner who specializes in blood chemistry so they can see if your cells are being invaded by a bacteria or virus or pathogen that is causing this. Wishing everyone wellness + joy on your healing journey. ❤
I.F. was the ONLY thing that helped me lose weight. I am SO proud of myself to be in Week 10 of a 12 Week Challenge! (Strength training workout)
I was always 16:8, and now I’m 14:10. It works for me. I will continue to do I.F. I also have hypothyroidism, I’m 53, 6 years without a period, so I.F. may work for people who have different scenarios. It works for me. I don’t get hungry like you did. The longer you don’t eat, It helps your MMC cycle more, which has given me major results. I have energy using I.F. I break my fast with a lot of protein. I’ve never felt sluggish and horrible at any time of the day doing I.F. To each his own.
IF has helped me with my postpartum weight loss. The last 10 lbs has been a struggle and fasting has reaaaally helped me lose those last few pounds.
@@NaseemLarson it really helps me too! I love it!
Hi Katie! I’m so happy to see this video today! I’ve been doing IF and I weighed myself today and the few pounds I’ve lost I’ve gained back and I’m like hmm this isn’t working is it?! I’m feeling women have it harder than any other being! Thank you for your advice! I live with hypothyroidism as well and it’s taken years to get to a place of feeling better but weight loss is a struggle! Thank you for all you do!! Brandice 💕🙌🏻💕🙏🏻💕😉
I haven’t tried IF because I have always been someone who wakes up hungry. I did just do
The 7 day slim down and lost almost 5 lbs. my main goals this year are to train my body to eat enough of the right foods, lose weight and tone because I turn 40 in December and I want to go into my 40’s feeling GOOD! ❤
Great information. Still trying to lose weight this year and as a girl with hypothyroidism I find it so difficult your videos definitely help.
Thank you for this video. Everyone is saying IF is the way to go. But I don't get much results.
this is coming at the perfect time time Katie! i’ve lost january goals steam, I turned 35 this year and want to get as fit as i can be by my 36th birthday! I want to shed lbs and tone! thanks for your content and ongoing inspiration
I was doing IF for two years but being in perimenopause, IF was not working for me anymore. I eat earlier and have noticed the positive changes in my body since doing so!
Hello!
My name is Niki.
I live in Hungary.
I am 31 years old. 160 cm, 45 kg. From time to time I start exercising, paying attention to my shape, but then the enthusiasm doesn't last long, I'm not persistent enough.
I am not overweight, but cellulite is starting to appear, my stomach has also become more fleshy, I want to be more toned and muscular. In order to do this, I started working out, and I have been eating regularly and healthily for a month and a half.
Your videos and tips help me a lot in achieving my goal.
I am very grateful for these! ❤
I too struggled with IF. Most mornings I wasn’t hungry and just went without and would have coffee. The coffee was raising my BP so I switched to decaf cuz I couldn’t break the habit. IF never really helped me drop pounds and I felt like my body was constantly stressed. I have since started back eating breakfast and I feel better mentally and physically. Stronger when working out.
Thanks for this video! I love your honesty- helps relate to someone who has been through it
One of my goals for this year is to incorporate more rest after pushing my body so hard- I've been ignoring my body telling me to slow down, and this year is all about listening to my body
Thank you! You’re making me feel less crazy! I figured out I was pregnant wh my 2nd bc of IF. I was STARVING and realized that’s what it was. I have not been able to jump back into it in 2 years and I’ve been starving. Waking up at 4 am to workout and not eat until noon is crazy. I feel like when I align everything else it works but mentally I’ve been stuck thinking I must IF and clearly I don’t. Phew! Working to recalibrate my brain and eat!
Thanks for your honesty!! Loved this
I NEEDED to hear this today!
I honestly keep doing it just to keep me from snacking in the evening. But I did reduce my window from 16:8 to 14:10 as I wasn't eating enough (nor enough protein)... I finish dinner around 7:30pm and have breakfast around 9:30am (I'm usually not hungry earlier in the morning anyways.)
Love this! I’ve tried IF a few times but always found myself binging later in the week and not sticking to it.
Goals rn….getting back into movement, eating more protein, flexibility (my hips are soooo tight and it’s effecting my walking)….just overall getting fit. I was out of the country most of February so didn’t really workout other than walk so time to get back to it!
AMEN. I tried so hard to make IF but you just can’t work the needed protein in! New to you channel and so grateful !
Yes yes yes. I started last year per the advice of my chiro and it threw my hormones out of whack and I gained weight so quickly following the same fitness and eating habits I always have had. It took me almost a year to get back to normal!!
Read the book “Fast like a girl”, goes over how to fast for women and our hormones. There are great benefits fasting has, it just has to be done correctly! Read that book, it’s life changing.
That’s an excellent book. I read it and implemented everything, but fasting still did not work for me. I would still recommend that book to anyone else though!
Same here - read it, followed the thyroid cycle w/ the moon & felt horrible. My numbers have been way off since last May. I blamed it on menopause but maybe it's IF. I went from 150mcg to 125mcg & my latest blooswork is still out of range
Actually the research has been done for women, by Dr. Mindy Pelz. She wrote the book called “Fast Like A Girl.” I agree with @danzidewyzwe6410. Any woman who wants to do IF should read this book.
I have gained 20 lbs since my son was diagnosed with autism and recently got some abnormal and unhealthy lab results. I have been following your channel for about a month now and finally subscribed. You have made me remember to just take care of myself sometimes and I also added your move app! Thank you for your videos! They have given me a little sense of “me” again ❤
Thank you for sharing as you didn’t have to so was great to get your perspective! ❤
Omg I so glad I saw this I did 3 days Katie and I didn’t feel right , I felt weak , my head was killing me and mostly I started having anxiety attacks so I thought let me try it again it could be I need to get used to it but thank you for posting this I’m definitely not doing it again
Hey Katie! My 3rd baby is about to turn 1 next week and while I've lost all the baby weight I'm ready to feel strong and start putting effort into taking care of myself! Love your videos ❤
I'm so excited for you! The time taking care of yourself will benefit your whole family, that's for sure :)
Thank you for speaking this. I recently lost over 50 pounds just eating better, etc, all the usual stuff and began implementing IF in November. At first, it was awesome and seemed to work well but since then it has been a drag on me and I feel like I am hungrier. The scale is also creeping up although I am in small jeans but still....it's very strange. I think I might stop as well and go back to what "brought me to the dance" this past year and a half.
Thanks for clarifying and condensing the research regarding IF! Current goals are to eat more at meals (real foods) so I’m not snacking in between and track in MFP so I can see where I’m at and what might need to change.
My goal is definitely to lose some fat and get toned. I just want to be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle and feel my best 💕 you help so much
My goal is to get more energy, physically and mentally! Thanks for the video, appreciate that you explain some of the research, and how your routines evolve!
Thank you SO much for sharing this!! I can’t tell you how important this is!❤
Hi Katie thank you for this post. I was seriously thinking about starting IF but was not looking forward to it at all. So your post helps me feel better and realize that IF probably isn't for me. My main goals this year is to consistently eat healthier and walk more. Thank you again Katie and have a great day!
Goals are to get toned and be my best self mentally and physically :) thanks for all your help always!!
I absolutely love your channel and so glad you Taylor is just us ladies!❤
Thank you for sharing your story! I’ve tried intermittent fasting a few times but it never worked for me. I ended up gaining weight. I’m in my perimenopause phase and I’ve gained 30 pounds and finding it difficult to lose weight. I have made some adjustments to my diet and exercise habits in hopes that will help but I’ve actually gained an additional 10 lbs. I’m not giving up just trying to find the right balance for me. I’m open to any suggestions. Kindly, Tricia
Sending love perimenopause too over 45 harder to keep weight off as hormones help metabolism low carb no alcohol low sugar helping me stillman try hrt too soo but hard decision ❤
Hi!! My number 1 goal is to get toned this year. The TBC challenge was a great start for me and I’ve continued to get leaner and toned 💪🏼
Mine aren't lost and forgotten goals just on the back burner goals I found out I'm pregnant back in December lol so I am focusing on being active during this pregnancy and still eating balanced!! So since this baby is our final third baby I will be having my tubes removed and will have to heal and let the recovery set in then I'll will slowly get back at it to lose 115 pounds
Hi Katie! Love your channel and thanks for the IF video. I’ve tried it and I get super hangry at work if I don’t have something small at some point in the am! My goal is to tone up! I lost my dad last October and really went through it. I stopped working out and stopped eating well and taking care of myself. Naturally I gained some extra lbs and I really want to lose them and tone my body!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I also think IF can be a slippery slope if any woman at any point in her life has experienced any form of eating disorders, as IF can also turn into both rigid restriction on one end as well as being so hungry on the other end that it turns counterproductive once the window to eat has opened.
Hello from Germany ❤ i love your channel 😍 I'm trying to get leaner and lose 5 more kg... your videos and comments are very helpful!
Thanks! Lots of love,Bekky 😊
Thanks for the video. I just turned 50 and tried intermittent fasting. Hasn’t worked for me. I’m working out and trying to cut down on the calories but can’t seem to lose weight. I also have hypothyroidism. Hoping to take what your saying and hopefully make it work for me. You look wonderful!!
@LoveSweatFitness my #1 Healthy goal, believe ir or not, Is to gain weight. I lost a lot due my last job and it's been so difficult to reach a healthy weight RN. Doctor says that I need to increase my protein intake and do weights, but I just do bodyweight exercises, actually I'm doing all your free routines here in YT because I can't afford them rn.
Love this!! Ever since going low carb, I’ve stayed at my current weight. Keto literally changed my life. Now I eat all protein and fat and some keto desserts or chocolate and I’m super fit. Two kids later and a baby and still at 118 pounds. I eat all day and am full. No starvation! IF didn’t work for me either. I must eat! All I exercise 40 min 4x a week mostly strength training.
Got to do what works for you! But do keep in mind that carbs are essential for your body.
You are so right! I don't have a thyroid - it was destroyed with radioactive iodine. Doing IF made my TSH levels get all whacked out - up / down, I felt horrible. I stopped - started taking my two thyroid meds in the morning - with hot water, setting my Apple Watch for 30 minutes before eating or drinking. I started having breakfast - only 2 decaf coffees a day, one with your coconut milk creamer and balanced meals with healthy snacks (like a dates with peanut butter or an apple) and my levels have been good. I take my supplements now with lunch as to not interfere with my 2 thyroid meds.
I find really hard to stop eating sugar and soda. I give up short term and take up again. Need to figure how to kick the habit for good
I don’t know girl… I think it depends, we should just learn to listen to our bodies after detoxifying them. I’ve never been hungry in the morning, it’s just how I am, I’ve forced myself to have breakfast in my younger days and it became an habit I just did without thinking … 3 years ago I just stopped because I realized I was doing it “just because” and not out of actual hunger…I lost 8kg, just like that, and I’ve never felt better, my period is same as always. I really do believe we are built differently and also we should remember how things are actually working in natural environment: there’s no “time” for meals, there’s hunger and eating and that’s it.
I've tried it a few times, where i break my fast at noon for lunch. Not really a fan, aside from always feeling tired, headaches and COLD. This also occurs when i calorie count using an app. I dont have a ton of weight to lose, but i like to check in and weigh once a month and when i see weight going up a bit, as well as BF%, I like to be in a deficit again and track calories. Nothing wrong with that, but man its tough! I do find it fascinating to manipulate calories because a deficit is the way to lose weight and tracking is the only way i truly see results but the side effects are usually always the same. Headache,freezing and sluggish. Sure, at first thr body isnt used to the deficit so it probably gets easier over time, but ive noticed when i cut calories and track, ill be good for 2 weeks. Meaning im seeing the weight and BF go down but then it stays the same or goes up a bit. It's definitely a struggle and its fine to want to change things up a bit to do body recomp, but it just isnt sustainable. Who WANTS to weigh their cashews? Thats no way to live. But again, ive seen resukts doing so. Its all a balancing act. 😢❤
My #1 health/fitness goal right now is to lose excess fat! I've been losing weight slowly but since i have a lot to lose, its still my numbwr 1 priority overall. My health has improved drastically as well ❤
It didn’t work for me either and I’m so glad to see this video ❤
I know a gal who did IF and it totally jacked up her hormones. She said it was a disaster and took a long time to fox the damage done.
Im 52 and post menopause and i still can't fast. I woild do One meal per day 5 days a week and 2 meals per day 2 days per week. I started having panic attacks in the morning without food. I found out i was perimenopause. I eat breakfast everyday now and eat every 5 to 6 hours staying in a calorie deficit and feel much better.
I'm trying to snack less which really means not eating when I'm not hungry. I really only want to lose a few pounds. I'm seeing some success so here's to reaching my goal soon!
Thank you for sharing this!!
Love this. I tried IF and it was not for me. Hot flashes are real and I’m trying to loose 20 lbs i have gained over the last 2 years. I have macros and I work out but hormones are so off.
My goal is to keep exercising everyday and maintain my weight.
I hear IF is especially good for women in perimenopause, menopause and post menopause to ease those symptoms. What are your thoughts for those in one of those categories?
Thank you for posting this video! I was in the same boat as you, where I was ignoring my hunger because so many people told me IF was the best way to burn fat, and now I have more body fat than ever. I also noticed that I get more injuries when I skip breakfast (i.e. follow IF). My biggest goal right now is to get rid of the 20+ lbs of fat I put on in the last year or two, and I hope ditching IF will help.🤞
I really feel like this is the problem with influencers. They just push this messaging to everyone (and then people you actually know start to push it as a result) and it screws everyone. It's based on very little factual information and they rarely actually do their research
Hi☀️ I do agree with you! You look great!!!! Question…… where do you get your different colored sleeves?
I love them🥰
My number one goal this year is to incorporate more protein into my diet! My biggest struggle is finding different ways of eating or drinking protein that isn’t chicken every meal or chalky protein shakes.
I love this! More protein is a major factor in burning fat and toning. Try my LSF protein powder if you’re looking for a delicious one! 🤍
Mixed feeling about IF. I do try to a little bit and have loads of energy, but I wonder if that is that just because I cut out gluten and eat clean.
Please tell me where your cute sleeves are from. They look so great ❤
I really want to loose weight and get toned. I have been dealing with low thyroid for years and weight loss is a struggle sometimes. But I will get there
This was a great and informative video! I am currently doing a sort of intermittent fasting where I stop eating at around 4:00 p.m. and then start eating at 9:00 a.m. the next day. I was introduced to intermittent fasting by Mindy Pelz. She studied women's health and fasting and has created a guide for us. I do it for weight loss. I am on a low carbohydrate diet, so I eat more meat than carbohydrates. That helps me feel more sated and relaxed but I do agree that we have to listen to our bodies because I do feel more hungry in my luteal and follicular phases.
My goal is to eat healthy and get toned😊love all your what I eat in a day videos!!
great video! thanks. what do you suggest regarding those who workout early in the morning...having something to eat before the workout should be ok?
I’m working on eating healthier and tone bc I have Issues with Hashimoto’s. Thank you beautiful soul for your videos. ❤️✨
Try carnivore. It can literally almost reverse hashimotos . My friend has it and she uses a doing great!!!
I did IF for only 6mths. My hair fell out, I was so tired and hungry!!!!
I also have an eating disorder so mixing with IF isn’t great .. I’m trying to ease myself off but am struggling to eat again morning -
This was so helpful! My current goal is to lose weight and feel my best on my wedding day (5.31.25!)
If your eating breakfast, when do you take your thyroid medication? I would like to give the meds 2-4 hours before i eat.
Hi! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Katie - Can't thank you enough for this video. I've been thinking about starting IF and something inside of me has been holding me back. Your insight was the light switch and answered the "why not" question. I greatly appreciate you and your channel.
On to my questions: First, you mentioned that there might be some benefit for women in menopause. What about those in peri-menopause? If you have the space, would you do a video speaking more on this topic? Second, I periodically fast during certain times of the year for spiritual reasons. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to continue with a spiritual fasting discipline, lose weight, AND has PSCO?
Hope I didn't through too much at you. I really appreciate and value your input. Many thanks and blessings to you, Ryan, and sweet baby Luke❤.
Intermittent fasting hasn’t really worked for me. Not sure why. And it’s been 8 months 😢
Thank you for this! IF was not for me! It’s my goal this year to get the last 40 lbs off!!
Hi Katie! I don't know if you've done one already but I'd love to see a healthy grocery haul from Target.
thanks for the insight! IF is so overrated for generally healthy women! however, i'd love to hear how much strength & cardio you do day to day because i think another myth is that we need to do more cardio to lose weight, but that's not always true. love you! your fewest fan, ash
Thank you for posting this! My goals are to lose weight, 30 lbs at least 😮💨
Thanks ❤❤❤❤ my mom recommends IF but it sends me into comma because of hypoglycemia
My biggest goal, is the eat healthier/more consistently. I have a 4 yr old and a 7 month old and feesing myself is very inconsistent 😅
How do I fast 12 hours,or 18 hours, for I F.? For a week or 3 days,out of the week?
I’ve been trying to loose weight but I can’t figure out why I’ve been stuck at the same weight for soo long.. I’ve changed my workouts and eatting habits
IF helped me lose about 30 pounds.. But I have plateaued for the last few years and still have about 30 to go. I don't think it's for me any more. My current goal is body recomposition. I also ignore my body, and have for a long time. If I am hungry, I convince myself I just need a cup of coffee instead. Need to listen to my body more and just eat. Thanks for sharing.
IF was the only thing that worked for me to lose weight after four years of no success. I’ve been doing it for 2 years now and getting a bit tired of it. But I can’t tell if I’m just getting complacent.
You always inspire me. I need to lose 70 pounds so I can be healthy and feel good about myself.
Honestly I’m trying to get more protein in! I’m always struggling in the morning tho I wanna just have a protein shake but that doesn’t last long and then I need something more but I don’t know what to have
Thanks! Im stopping IF cayse i end up binging at night and i wuna see if i can stop that. ❤
My goal is to lose weight after having four kiddos. It’s a struggle! I feel like I’m eating well and working out but am not seeing the scale move
I want to lose 30 lbs after having my first baby and most recently, an ectopic pregnancy and a miscarriage. I just want to feel like myself again at my fighting weight as well as have a couple of more babies all the while maintaining my healthy weight 🎉. You’re so inspiring and I love your channel! 🌺☀️👯♀️
Goal hitting still going strong! 💪🏽
But I really want to get my sweet tooth under control!
It’s gotten better though 💗
Hi 👋🏻 I’m new. I’m trying to lose weight and I’m doing IT right now but find it hard because I have a pretty long working day and sometimes it’s not possible to stick to IT 😢
I have a question for you. I’m starting my weight loss journey. I work two full time jobs. I work seventeen hours a day. I don’t have the time or energy to grocery shop or cook. Could I start with daily harvest? Maybe add protein powder to things that don’t quite have enough protein?
Hi Katie. Im in a similar situation. On Sundays, I meal prep for 12 meals, lunches, and dinners. Refrigerate half and other half I freeze. You could potentially try out delivery for grocery shopping or even going in person with a meal plan in hand so you know just what you need. I have the same thing every single day for breakfast and I cook that the day before, it has 30+ of protein (eggs, chicken sausage and blueberries) I hope this helps!
@@thaliafernandez1852 Thankyou!
I am in menopause and found that my hormones have still been going crazy and thought IF would help, but it made it worse and I gained weight from doing it. That is why I stopped. I can say with confidence that in no way women in menopause have less fluctuation of hormones. Definitely not true. If anything the hormones are going even more crazy. IF is overrated. I have protein smoothies in the morning now and feel better again. I tried IF on and off for a few years and realized I was my most fit and toned when I ate breakfast everyday. When I would do IF I would be hungry all day and over eat. This never happened to me when I ate breakfast. Also, I had insane sweet cravings that also went away when I went back to having breakfast.
Exactly! Fasting should be done according to your cycle. Also listening to your body.
I've been fasting for over 7 years, but now I'm wondering if I should stop due to some hypoglycemia symptoms...but I'm so afraid of gaining the weight back.
if you still eat the same amount but adjust the times you won't gain weight, but maybe you body actually does need some more food to work better for you too xo
Thank you for all your posts, my goal is to walk outside every day
love that goal, you can do it!
Be healthier and stronger physically and mentally
For me, I need to eat in the AM to get my metabolism working. IF for me caused major weight gain. I am happier just calorie restricting. I do 30g protein within 30 mins of waking up, and ride my bike 30 mins...
This video was so so helpful for me and totally my issues too so I recently STOPPED Fasting as well about 3 weeks ago and already seeing a change !!!
Glad you are feeling better as well!
I’ve never tried it because I know I’d be miserable. I have low iron and I cannot wake up and wait hours to eat.
great info