I am 42 y/0 and have been suffering from R frozen shoulder and leg pains, but after 3 days, yes, 3 days of int. fasting, low card diet and strengthening exercise...it gone and my energy has improved...I also noticed improvement on my focus, my mental health knowing that I am int he right tract...I feel confident about and feeling stronger. Praise God.
I'm a Doctor, (ER) 51 years old and I am you, when you started your research and your struggle with weight and menopause. I am listening to myself as you speak, what a De ja vu. We really are not taught anything about nutrition or menopause targeted care. All I know how to do is stop bleedings and put tubes in your holes. I switched to a desk job due to the stress and toll to my physical and emotional health. Thanks for your amazing contribution. I am learning more than I have in all my rotations and med school about nutrition and menopause.
@@MarieNateras-bl6bw you need to work with a Dietitian and your Primary care Doctor. Depending on your medications and other factors, they will tell you. I can't tell you.
For insulin resitant people, 20/ 4 or alternate day fasting if you can build up to it. Also varying your fasts keeps your metabolism revved. Your body will become efficient to adjust. One day 16/8, next day 23/1, next day 20/4, next day no fasting. Dr Mindy Pelz suggests this
Started IF last year at the age of 37. I’ve been in the perimenopause for about 3 years now. I was on thyroid medication and 4 months after starting the IF combined with healthy eating habits, I no longer needed the meds and my doctor took me off them! Also, I went down 3 dress sizes.
Just finished a 48 hour fast, and I felt amazing while fasting. I too did it for the health benefits. I am on no meds, approaching 57, my blood sugars I felt were too high in mid 90’s, and I eat healthy, now they are in the 80’s . I have 20 lbs to loose, and I feel stabilizing my blood sugars and decrease my spikes during the day will get me there. Thank you and I love your supplements and book ❤
You are BEAUTIFUL,thats what you are ❤. Thanks for you input in my life. As a 60 yr old, I have been treading water for years with regards to menopause. Thank God the younger generations will have you.🎉
Fasting is amazing for a woman going through perimenopause. 1 day of fasting alleviates all of my symptoms. When I break my fast, its almost a natural remedy. My body resets itself. Love your vid. Thxs. ❤️
I first saw you last week with Dominique. I am hooked on watching you daily, watching you right now. I'm eating what I call everything, but the kitchen sink salad, lol, avocado and wild caught salmon with fresh sautéed garlic. My dressing is olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drinking sole water. I've been doing IF 16/8 since February 2023. I'll be 66 next month. I was blessed with a mother who knew about good nutrition raising my sister and myself, so I enjoy all good foods. Still, I am learning so much from you. Thank you
Thank you so much for this video! So packed with vital Information. The only thing I consume during my fasting period is apple cider vinegar with lemon juice and a small amount of cinnamon in water. I don't believe that breaks a fast. A nutritionist recommended that I do 18-6 to help me lose weight as I'm almost 60 and have been in menopause for 5 years. I tried it for a while but it feels like it's too much, especially when I'm at work. Going to try 16/8 which I have done in the past. I want to lose weight, but more importantly I want to have overall health and if I can prevent anything like bone loss, osteoporosis or any of the more serious diseases that is my goal. I've been sedentary for quite a while but going to start incorporating walking and weight training into my life. You are so inspirational. I love nutrition and listening to you really inspires me. Thank you!❤️🙏❤️
Wow! This is the way that i eat since i know myself almost. I was never a morning eater. My routine is like this: my first meal is at 13:00, then i have another one at 18:00-19:00, after work. And thats it. Nothing in between. I got so used to it that i do not feel the need to eat in between these 2 meals. Also i am mainly on keto. 40 years old and looking forward to start HRT!! Thank you for your wonderful knowledge that you share with us Marie Claire ❤!!
I just sharwd your video on the "Weightlifting for women over 50" facebook group. Someone had responded to a post I made suggesting IF and she insisted that scuence and research shows it is not recommended and is detrimental to women during menopause. How exciting for me to find THIS video!!!! ❤ I hope you get more views from my sharing it there, I definitely hope this women comes around once she listens to you too!😊
Hello I am a fitness instructor of 30 years. I love your videos and that you keep it real. I too have been struggling with belly fat even with all my classes.
Same here!!! I have slowed down on my teaching classes, doing 100% of the workout, and doing more coaching, that has helped!! I’m 45 and perimenopause is a monster!!! Ugh!!
Yes I wanted to tell her that also. God prescribed for us and he knows what is best for us. During that fasting month our bodies regenerate all of our cells. Fasting also has been shown that our bodies clean up damaged cells as we fast.
What an incredible video. I’m struggling with about 10lbs of weight I can’t shift like I used to. I’m 40 and definitely getting peri menopause symptoms. You have convinced me to try IF. FYI i am a certified PT who was all about calorie deficit and workout / move more. I’m so interested to see how this affects me. Will report back with findings!
Wonderful information and channel. Thank you. :) Just an addition to the ground flaxseed....some time ago, I heard that it was recommended to buy the seeds and grind them yourself (for immediate consumption), as otherwise part of the healthy stuff in it sort of gets lost after the grinding process.
Thanks, all good advice. Certain fats are really good for the body (e.g. olive oil, some nuts (those with omega-3 fatty acids) etc. I practice the 8/16 fasting; eating fats, along with protein and veggies, and I NEVER feel hungry.
About the cancer part... I saw the potential of fasting by myself in my own research with Drosophila melanogaster. Fasting in this model was very protective against the recurrence of cancer cells after chemotherapy, something I didn't know before the study, and at that time there were very few studies about it. Super cool!
Stacy Sims, PhD, exercise physiologist who is also a menopausal expert states that menopausal women should never exercise while fasting because we burn our skeletal muscle more quickly and also do indeed spike our cortisol causing skeletal muscle wasting as well as abdominal visceral fat deposition.
Dr. Mary. Can you tell me if Flax seeds should only be eaten once a week ? I was told that men should not eat them everyday. You are an expert so I trust your feedback. Thank you
Look up Dr Mindy Pelz she teaches how to fast like a girl, whether your perimenopause, menopause whichever she gives full teachings on this! Highly recommend her!
@@ashleygatlin3181, I have her Menopause Reset book and followed her recommendations, and that didn't help me sleep when fasting either. I use a semi-fast every other day and I'm sleeping again. :)
When the gorgeous doctor who seems like she's got it all together says a "naughty word" later in the video - I feel like she's legit and for real and I like her even more! My kinda people... Thank you doctor for your amazing video content and for being real and normal on the internet.
As a blood type A+, fasting has always been extra challenging for me. I eat very healthy even as I'm in perimenopause. I already have a lot of healthy habits, but fasting is one habit that is very difficult as I get hungry every 2-3 hours despite eating protein and fiber. I eat avocado almost daily, take omega 3 fish oil daily and take a woman's probiotic daily. I also take dong quai daily except for when I'm menstruating, to keep up my estrogen levels. I don't have difficulty sleeping because I take either magnesium glycinate at bedtime or new chapter bone strength and I sleep heavy like a rock. My cravings go up into the roof when I'm about to get my period. But I try hard to snack healthy: dark chocolate 70%, carrots, organic free range turkey slices, sunflower seeds raw, and Maine coast sea vegetables like kelp. So fasting is very hard because by 6 am I wake up ravenous.
I’ve been doing 16:8 for years. I’m still gaining in spite of eating 80% clean, tracking my intake, being active (climbing stairs/walking during my work day), infrared sauna each morning and lifting 4-5 days a week. I’m 48 and have a 2 year old. I’ve read that if you are no longer hungry, your body isn’t using your fat stores. I’ve started doing 16:8 fasting 5 days a week instead but still no noticeable change in my weight and belly fat. I’m considering a 36 or 40 hour fast but I’m scared after hearing you say your body will start consuming muscle after 16 hours. I work so hard to maintain what I have so that scares me. Can your program help? I’ve gained 20 pounds since around age 40 even though I’m more diligent with diet. I’ve eliminated as many toxins as I can, eat almost entirely organic with minimal snacks/processed foods. I do the occasional pizza when on the go and an occasional beer or wine but it’s not often and I’ve noticed no difference when I do or don’t do these things. It’s like my body is fighting against me since my hormones started shifting. I have had regular cycles until this past few months. They have been goa few days longer and lost month skipped altogether. Will your program help even though there has been no difference with years of 16:8? Cellulite, loose skin and belly fat are my biggest concerns. I am otherwise healthy.
I think in perimenopause you have to be mindful of glucose spikes. Have you heard of the Glucose Goddess? I think we have to tweak the way we eat....not sure if this helps, but I figured I would throw it out there
Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days during Ramadan. Also, fast 3 days a month during full moon and for the brave they fast every Monday and Thursday. Looks like God got it all figured it out for us, but we just forgot...
Will you still get benefits of fasting if the window of fasting may change day to day and time of eating varies by 1-2 hrs? For example some days it’s 14 hr fast and other days it’s 16 hr fasting?
Ok so after listening to whole video i got my answer about working out in mornings in fasted state is ok, I almost cried so happy because I love getting my workouts out of the way and done in the morning!!! Niw I'm curious about your exercise routine, please share!!!
thank you so much for the valuable information!! It makes so much sense to me now. So it's not just the lockdown that triggered my weight gain but it's also about my perimenopause age. I started fasting as well, 4x gym and daily dog walks... hopefully gonna be successful 🙂
In what cases does fasting stop working with metastases? My mom fasted a lot in her life (esp. after the diagnosis) and died of a metastatic cancer at 65.
No disrespect to you, but this is really an individual phenomenon. I have done intermittent fasting for years with a healthy diet and, boom, I hit the ‘peri’ stage this year. When I do intermittent fasting, I swell up. Hormones are not universal- so I think it can be dangerous to say that the “studies prove”…. Not every woman fits into the criteria of those studies. (My hubby was a doc for many years, btw)
Thank you for your videos! They are great! I really want to do the 16:8 fasting, but I wonder if it is safe for me because I breastfeed a 2-year-old twice a day.
I’m interested in your opinion on root vegetables? It’s winter here in Australia, so it’s wonderful to roast up carrots, pumpkin, parsnip, and other root vegetables. Are they ok for menopause and carbs?
Hi Dr Haver, just discovered you last night, you look phenomenal for 53, by the way! I’m 45, wanna ask how intermittent fasting might affect estrogen levels causing fat storage vs the supposed fat burning? I’m hearing contradicting info about these. Thank you!
That happens to me. I lost weight while fasting but when I got right back to eating normal I gained weight back and then some. And it threw my hormones off . And me into menopause.. and now I'm afraid to fast due to the hormone disruption
I have heard about some people putting MCT oil in their coffee in their fasting window. Does this really not break the fast????? - so confused since conflicting info...
Just stumbled upon your videos and I very much appreciate the info. I fasted every day for 16hrs for about a month but had to stopped due to digestive issues. Could you please provide some info about digestive issues with intermittent fasting? There are a plethora of info about intermittent fasting out there, but nothing about stomach issues associated with it.
Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice. We recommend that when you do start IF, the eating window is pushed back very slowly so the body can adjust. Everyone is different, but I recommend not rushing into it. If you feel you have stomach issues, you may want to consult your PCP.
Same has happened with me when fasting. I did 16/8 and I would ger lots of acid for not eating. I've seen PCP an GI. They suggested I take an acid reducer. I did fast for a year to lose weight and would break my fast with a protein shake. I'd drinkhalf before working out and 1/2 after. I'd eat eggs with veggies. I worked out, did HIIT , yoga pilates. I only lost 1 lb IN THAT ENTIRE YEAR!!! Did lose an inch on my waist and hips. Meals were pretty boring, grilled chix, fish and veggies. I would have a sweet on Saturday mornings. So I'm stuck on what can work for me.
I’m going through perimenopause now and decided to stop my. 14 hour fast due to hearing it could make my cortisol levels rise, I’m already super anxious so didn’t want to make it worse. Listening to this I’m thinking I should try again. My main concern fasting is also my weight. I’m 5/7 8 stone. Been this weight for years. Always been underweight so it’s nothing new. I eat really well just never put weight on (apart from my belly) I’m concerned fasting will activate weight loss. Is it safe for those of us who are underweight? Thanks 🙏🏻
Dr Haver, can you recommend a good brand of coffee. In a prior video you mentioned that you drink flavored black coffee. Unfortunately, my go to brand Bustelo is way too strong to drink black.
Ok, I’m in menopause and haven’t cycled in about 5 yrs. I did IF about 4 yrs ago w about a 16-17 hour fasting window and it took me 11 months to lose 21 of the 35-40 I need to lose. And then it just stopped working. THEN it started coming back!! I have continued IF inconsistently for the last 3 us but not w great results and I just do fasting to lower blood sugar and rest my gut sometimes. I would love to know how to get this to work! Nothing else has worked and if am seriously discouraged and worried about the dangerous belly fat I’m carrying. Not to mention uncomfortable, I’ve been fit all my life now I’m just exhausted.
I was in the same boat. IF for 5 years, stopped working because my body got used to the same old IF that I was doing. I'm postmenopausal. My weight finally got unstuck. I started incorporating long fasts 3 months ago. It did the trick and gave me hope again. Dr. Mindy Pelz on TH-cam teaching how.
@@jenns.jungle5797 I watched her videos and read her book but she was suggesting like 72 hour fasts! I have serious adrenal insufficiency and that would be very bad for me. How long of fasts do you do regularly?
This is one of your older videos so not sure if you will see my comment but when should you incorporate a workout during the fast? I'm 50 years old and extremely overweight and would like to incorporate this in my new journey
I love fasting. But after a few hours my blood sugar drops then spikes. Is this normal? I feel like my blood sugar isn’t stable when I fast. I also don’t sleep well when fasting.
Fasting is not for everyone. If you notice these changes please reach out to your doctor to make sure there isn't something else going on. It is possible that you can't fast for long periods. ~ XO Community Support Team
I am 47. I was on birth control pills (Yazmin) from 16 to 45. I was having thyroid problems. I think that my Body was fighting my B. Implants and they were causing a lot of health issues. I explanted in Dec 2021. Feeling much better now. But I was told for years my birth control was harming my hormones and thyroid. I do want to start HRT. I thought Bio-identical was going to be best. I hear you say progesterone creams do not work. But I have seen them help myself. Are the HRT estrogen patches the same as birth control pills? Is there harm for your body to have been on birth control pills for so long?
I am an older athlete fitness instructor and trainer. I work out 5 days per week and do intermittent fasting l am 63 yrs old and on great condition but just can't lose weight. Only on hcg did I lose 22 lbs and dropped fat % to 13.5 %. Some of weight is back on. Got any feedback????
I recommend emailing our team at success@galvestondiet and they may have some insight. Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice.
Is there a time and place or lile once a year health benefit application for longer days fasting ever like 3 or 7 days? Also does it matter if you fast before or after your monthly cycle? Thank you so much Dr.
I don't reach ketosis during my 16/8 hour fasting each day. Is it still beneficial to fast anyway? . I have done 5 day fasting several times and it takes a lot longer for me to reach ketosis.
I am not a fan of tracking ketosis. We utiize fasting for the health and antiinflammatory benefits. Learn more at: galvestondiet.com/intermittent-fasting/menopause-and-intermittent-fasting/
Hi ,I'm perimopausal, should i consider HRT,when I asked my endocrinology colleague they said they don't give HRT,So what will help me keep my bone density n muscle.They don't teach this to us in our syllabus.it was like only three diet charts taught one for children ,one for adults ,one for pregnant certified obgyn here.
If you break your fast with yoghurt, don’t you kill the probiotic agents in the yoghurt which might be helpful to you otherwise?? Because you will have acids in your stomach full fledged when you are breaking the fast.
I hope you can answer this question for me. I have not yet tried IF but I feel like I want to try. Thank you for saying it will take time to adjust. I can go for a bit in the morning without food but I really struggle to do a workout without any fuel in me. I feel weird and lightheaded if I do. I cannot workout later in the day. I must workout in the morning. How can I overcome that obstacle. I feel like I will fail and not be able to workout anymore. I really struggle with thinning straight when I am hungry or my blood sugar drops. P.s.. i am 45 and have seen the changes in the last couple of years for the worse (pandemic probably exacerbated it!). I got really fit when I turned 40 but have gained 10 lbs back. Mostly belly fat and upper thighs. I can tell I am probably in peri menopause.
I fast in the evenings and do anywhere between an 18 hour to a 20 hour fast every day, so I'm usually done eating by 2 or 3pm. It was an adjustment for the first week or two, but for years now, I don't get hungry in the evenings, and I sleep like a baby not having to digest food while I sleep. I'm 47, blood work looks great, on zero medications, and am 118 lbs. So maybe consider changing your fasting window to fit in with your exercise routine as there are no rules that say you can't eat in the mornings and fast in the evenings.
@@Sara-lf4fb thank you so much for sharing. Fasting in the evening May work better for me. Although I do have a family and we dinner pretty much every night together. Would feel weird not to be eating with them after I make a nice meal. But it might be worth a try. Thank you again for the feedback!
@@jennyniemi4690 Ya I think that's why most find it easier to fast in the mornings/early afternoons rather then the evenings. I'm a single mom so I make my kiddo dinner and sit and talk to him about his day, but since I've been doing it for awhile, I don't feel hungry or tempted to partake.
You may have found this answer already, but a fruit smoothie would probably spike your blood sugar like crazy so I wouldn’t recommend that. I’d incorporate a balanced meal with high fiber carbs, lean protein, healthy fats.
I don’t quite understand “fast adaptive.” I decided to start doing it and that was it. I tried easing in, but I didn’t do well with keeping track of different schedules. Two weeks in and struggling with the whole “you need to adapt” concept, I went to 16/8. No food before noon. Period. I just said that was it from now on and stuck to it.
Salt/electro water fast till you’re lean. Then move to a ketogenic diet coupled with 48 and 72 hour wet & Dry fasts. Whatever you can handle. Small windows for eating, high fat, low to no carbs, low protein until you’re lean then ramp up the protein. The health community needs to stop being so wishy washy on this. So many DR’s all so full of themselves bc mommy and daddy paid for more school or they went to school longer. People can read science journals and discover that fasting is a cure for obesity, and many other disease caused by stuffing your fat face. Just fast till you’re lean. You’ll feel amazing and the hormones will stabilize. Stop making it complicated, 99 percent of doctors want you to be sick and fat. It keeps their wallets fatter.
I’m listening to this and doing things around the house. She is talking super fast like she is on Monster drink (which i know she doesn’t drink) or Nitro caffeine . But I think it’s her glasses.
I am 42 y/0 and have been suffering from R frozen shoulder and leg pains, but after 3 days, yes, 3 days of int. fasting, low card diet and strengthening exercise...it gone and my energy has improved...I also noticed improvement on my focus, my mental health knowing that I am int he right tract...I feel confident about and feeling stronger. Praise God.
I'm a Doctor, (ER) 51 years old and I am you, when you started your research and your struggle with weight and menopause. I am listening to myself as you speak, what a De ja vu. We really are not taught anything about nutrition or menopause targeted care. All I know how to do is stop bleedings and put tubes in your holes. I switched to a desk job due to the stress and toll to my physical and emotional health. Thanks for your amazing contribution. I am learning more than I have in all my rotations and med school about nutrition and menopause.
It’s spelt deja vu
Lol, no such word as "spelt."
@nylyessuh3056
Can a diabetes do fasting
@@MarieNateras-bl6bw you need to work with a Dietitian and your Primary care Doctor. Depending on your medications and other factors, they will tell you. I can't tell you.
❤ you! Ty again for caring for us women 💟😊
For insulin resitant people, 20/ 4 or alternate day fasting if you can build up to it. Also varying your fasts keeps your metabolism revved. Your body will become efficient to adjust. One day 16/8, next day 23/1, next day 20/4, next day no fasting. Dr Mindy Pelz suggests this
Started IF last year at the age of 37. I’ve been in the perimenopause for about 3 years now. I was on thyroid medication and 4 months after starting the IF combined with healthy eating habits, I no longer needed the meds and my doctor took me off them! Also, I went down 3 dress sizes.
What fasting schedule did you follow?
I ever seen doctors in serious moods... the smile on your face gives positive vibes😊😊
Just finished a 48 hour fast, and I felt amazing while fasting. I too did it for the health benefits. I am on no meds, approaching 57, my blood sugars I felt were too high in mid 90’s, and I eat healthy, now they are in the 80’s . I have 20 lbs to loose, and I feel stabilizing my blood sugars and decrease my spikes during the day will get me there. Thank you and I love your supplements and book ❤
You are BEAUTIFUL,thats what you are ❤.
Thanks for you input in my life. As a 60 yr old, I have been treading water for years with regards to menopause. Thank God the younger generations will have you.🎉
Fasting is amazing for a woman going through perimenopause. 1 day of fasting alleviates all of my symptoms. When I break my fast, its almost a natural remedy. My body resets itself. Love your vid. Thxs. ❤️
I first saw you last week with Dominique. I am hooked on watching you daily, watching you right now. I'm eating what I call everything, but the kitchen sink salad, lol, avocado and wild caught salmon with fresh sautéed garlic. My dressing is olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drinking sole water. I've been doing IF 16/8 since February 2023. I'll be 66 next month. I was blessed with a mother who knew about good nutrition raising my sister and myself, so I enjoy all good foods. Still, I am learning so much from you. Thank you
This is great! What have you noticed since February?
Thank you so much for this video! So packed with vital Information. The only thing I consume during my fasting period is apple cider vinegar with lemon juice and a small amount of cinnamon in water. I don't believe that breaks a fast. A nutritionist recommended that I do 18-6 to help me lose weight as I'm almost 60 and have been in menopause for 5 years. I tried it for a while but it feels like it's too much, especially when I'm at work. Going to try 16/8 which I have done in the past. I want to lose weight, but more importantly I want to have overall health and if I can prevent anything like bone loss, osteoporosis or any of the more serious diseases that is my goal. I've been sedentary for quite a while but going to start incorporating walking and weight training into my life. You are so inspirational. I love nutrition and listening to you really inspires me. Thank you!❤️🙏❤️
Wow! This is the way that i eat since i know myself almost. I was never a morning eater.
My routine is like this: my first meal is at 13:00, then i have another one at 18:00-19:00, after work. And thats it. Nothing in between. I got so used to it that i do not feel the need to eat in between these 2 meals. Also i am mainly on keto.
40 years old and looking forward to start HRT!!
Thank you for your wonderful knowledge that you share with us Marie Claire ❤!!
I just sharwd your video on the "Weightlifting for women over 50" facebook group. Someone had responded to a post I made suggesting IF and she insisted that scuence and research shows it is not recommended and is detrimental to women during menopause.
How exciting for me to find THIS video!!!! ❤ I hope you get more views from my sharing it there, I definitely hope this women comes around once she listens to you too!😊
Hello I am a fitness instructor of 30 years. I love your videos and that you keep it real. I too have been struggling with belly fat even with all my classes.
Yes, I hear this a lot!
Same here!!! I have slowed down on my teaching classes, doing 100% of the workout, and doing more coaching, that has helped!! I’m 45 and perimenopause is a monster!!! Ugh!!
I've been an instructor for 25 years and same thing. I'm 50 and postmenopausal.
Dry fasting is during holy month of Ramadan, it’s healthy and beneficial
Yes I wanted to tell her that also. God prescribed for us and he knows what is best for us. During that fasting month our bodies regenerate all of our cells. Fasting also has been shown that our bodies clean up damaged cells as we fast.
What an incredible video. I’m struggling with about 10lbs of weight I can’t shift like I used to. I’m 40 and definitely getting peri menopause symptoms. You have convinced me to try IF. FYI i am a certified PT who was all about calorie deficit and workout / move more. I’m so interested to see how this affects me. Will report back with findings!
Wonderful information and channel. Thank you. :) Just an addition to the ground flaxseed....some time ago, I heard that it was recommended to buy the seeds and grind them yourself (for immediate consumption), as otherwise part of the healthy stuff in it sort of gets lost after the grinding process.
Thanks, all good advice. Certain fats are really good for the body (e.g. olive oil, some nuts (those with omega-3 fatty acids) etc. I practice the 8/16 fasting; eating fats, along with protein and veggies, and I NEVER feel hungry.
About the cancer part... I saw the potential of fasting by myself in my own research with Drosophila melanogaster. Fasting in this model was very protective against the recurrence of cancer cells after chemotherapy, something I didn't know before the study, and at that time there were very few studies about it. Super cool!
Stacy Sims, PhD, exercise physiologist who is also a menopausal expert states that menopausal women should never exercise while fasting because we burn our skeletal muscle more quickly and also do indeed spike our cortisol causing skeletal muscle wasting as well as abdominal visceral fat deposition.
Love your videos! Thanks for your passion for educating us. Keep ‘em coming, 🤓
Thank you! Will do!
Dr. Mary. Can you tell me if Flax seeds should only be eaten once a week ? I was told that men should not eat them everyday. You are an expert so I trust your feedback. Thank you
Is fasting okay for a person with hypothyroidism?
I think you are awesome, love following you
I've benefitted from fasting for several years, but once I hit full menopause, fasting sent my cortisol sky high and I was waking up at 3am every day.
Look up Dr Mindy Pelz she teaches how to fast like a girl, whether your perimenopause, menopause whichever she gives full teachings on this! Highly recommend her!
@@ashleygatlin3181, I have her Menopause Reset book and followed her recommendations, and that didn't help me sleep when fasting either. I use a semi-fast every other day and I'm sleeping again. :)
When the gorgeous doctor who seems like she's got it all together says a "naughty word" later in the video - I feel like she's legit and for real and I like her even more! My kinda people...
Thank you doctor for your amazing video content and for being real and normal on the internet.
As a blood type A+, fasting has always been extra challenging for me. I eat very healthy even as I'm in perimenopause. I already have a lot of healthy habits, but fasting is one habit that is very difficult as I get hungry every 2-3 hours despite eating protein and fiber. I eat avocado almost daily, take omega 3 fish oil daily and take a woman's probiotic daily. I also take dong quai daily except for when I'm menstruating, to keep up my estrogen levels. I don't have difficulty sleeping because I take either magnesium glycinate at bedtime or new chapter bone strength and I sleep heavy like a rock. My cravings go up into the roof when I'm about to get my period. But I try hard to snack healthy: dark chocolate 70%, carrots, organic free range turkey slices, sunflower seeds raw, and Maine coast sea vegetables like kelp. So fasting is very hard because by 6 am I wake up ravenous.
I’ve been doing 16:8 for years. I’m still gaining in spite of eating 80% clean, tracking my intake, being active (climbing stairs/walking during my work day), infrared sauna each morning and lifting 4-5 days a week. I’m 48 and have a 2 year old. I’ve read that if you are no longer hungry, your body isn’t using your fat stores. I’ve started doing 16:8 fasting 5 days a week instead but still no noticeable change in my weight and belly fat. I’m considering a 36 or 40 hour fast but I’m scared after hearing you say your body will start consuming muscle after 16 hours. I work so hard to maintain what I have so that scares me. Can your program help? I’ve gained 20 pounds since around age 40 even though I’m more diligent with diet. I’ve eliminated as many toxins as I can, eat almost entirely organic with minimal snacks/processed foods. I do the occasional pizza when on the go and an occasional beer or wine but it’s not often and I’ve noticed no difference when I do or don’t do these things. It’s like my body is fighting against me since my hormones started shifting. I have had regular cycles until this past few months. They have been goa few days longer and lost month skipped altogether. Will your program help even though there has been no difference with years of 16:8? Cellulite, loose skin and belly fat are my biggest concerns. I am otherwise healthy.
I think in perimenopause you have to be mindful of glucose spikes. Have you heard of the Glucose Goddess? I think we have to tweak the way we eat....not sure if this helps, but I figured I would throw it out there
Great information!❤
Dr. Filonov. I literally put all of my Lyme symptoms into remission....
Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days during Ramadan. Also, fast 3 days a month during full moon and for the brave they fast every Monday and Thursday. Looks like God got it all figured it out for us, but we just forgot...
Will you still get benefits of fasting if the window of fasting may change day to day and time of eating varies by 1-2 hrs? For example some days it’s 14 hr fast and other days it’s 16 hr fasting?
I can't handle black coffee but i can handle it with a little stevia and a tsp of nut pods creamer which has 10 calories. Will this wreck my fast?
Thanks for your information on intermediate fasting I have been fasting for 6 months
Keep it up!
I hear that. Ive been medicine free my whole life, now almost 55. No vaccinations.
Fasting and exercise are good stressors that help the body offset dopamine and maintain homeostasis.
Hi, just love your videos. Thank you so much!
Thank you, Joanna!
Ok so after listening to whole video i got my answer about working out in mornings in fasted state is ok, I almost cried so happy because I love getting my workouts out of the way and done in the morning!!! Niw I'm curious about your exercise routine, please share!!!
Love this! I mix it up! Beachbody, local gym classes, and The Galveston Diet workout.
I love my HRT as well, but difficult to find drs. that agree..
Thanks for this❤️
And what about cayenne pepper added to your coffee/water? I put a teaspoon per a liter of liquid. Will it break my fast?
Been fasting almost every day for the last 3 weeks. I think I could go longer if I gave up heavy cream in coffee.
Can you put coconut oil or grass fed butter in your black coffee??
Can you workout in your fasting window? Or is that bad due to cortisol release?
thank you so much for the valuable information!! It makes so much sense to me now. So it's not just the lockdown that triggered my weight gain but it's also about my perimenopause age. I started fasting as well, 4x gym and daily dog walks... hopefully gonna be successful 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Thank much for these infor
In what cases does fasting stop working with metastases? My mom fasted a lot in her life (esp. after the diagnosis) and died of a metastatic cancer at 65.
What about vitamins and medications. I think you answered
I did!!!!
Do you encourage a low carb diet?
No disrespect to you, but this is really an individual phenomenon. I have done intermittent fasting for years with a healthy diet and, boom, I hit the ‘peri’ stage this year. When I do intermittent fasting, I swell up. Hormones are not universal- so I think it can be dangerous to say that the “studies prove”…. Not every woman fits into the criteria of those studies. (My hubby was a doc for many years, btw)
You look amazing for 53 years old fasting must be helping have any anti aging tips for looking young
It does help actually!
I am 54. Is it ok to intermittent fast while I have endometrial hyperplasia?
Thank you for your videos! They are great! I really want to do the 16:8 fasting, but I wonder if it is safe for me because I breastfeed a 2-year-old twice a day.
I’m interested in your opinion on root vegetables? It’s winter here in Australia, so it’s wonderful to roast up carrots, pumpkin, parsnip, and other root vegetables. Are they ok for menopause and carbs?
Love them! Check out more recipes at www.galvestondiet.com
Hi Dr Haver, just discovered you last night, you look phenomenal for 53, by the way! I’m 45, wanna ask how intermittent fasting might affect estrogen levels causing fat storage vs the supposed fat burning? I’m hearing contradicting info about these. Thank you!
No scientific evidence of that, that I have seen in the peer reviewed medical literature. Do you have a reference?
That happens to me. I lost weight while fasting but when I got right back to eating normal I gained weight back and then some. And it threw my hormones off . And me into menopause.. and now I'm afraid to fast due to the hormone disruption
I have heard about some people putting MCT oil in their coffee in their fasting window. Does this really not break the fast????? - so confused since conflicting info...
Just stumbled upon your videos and I very much appreciate the info. I fasted every day for 16hrs for about a month but had to stopped due to digestive issues. Could you please provide some info about digestive issues with intermittent fasting? There are a plethora of info about intermittent fasting out there, but nothing about stomach issues associated with it.
Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice. We recommend that when you do start IF, the eating window is pushed back very slowly so the body can adjust. Everyone is different, but I recommend not rushing into it. If you feel you have stomach issues, you may want to consult your PCP.
Same has happened with me when fasting. I did 16/8 and I would ger lots of acid for not eating. I've seen PCP an GI. They suggested I take an acid reducer. I did fast for a year to lose weight and would break my fast with a protein shake. I'd drinkhalf before working out and 1/2 after. I'd eat eggs with veggies. I worked out, did HIIT , yoga pilates. I only lost 1 lb IN THAT ENTIRE YEAR!!! Did lose an inch on my waist and hips. Meals were pretty boring, grilled chix, fish and veggies. I would have a sweet on Saturday mornings.
So I'm stuck on what can work for me.
Will drinking a cup of
Galveston collagen powder water break my fast?
Does anyone know how much the product she's selling costs?
I’m going through perimenopause now and decided to stop my. 14 hour fast due to hearing it could make my cortisol levels rise, I’m already super anxious so didn’t want to make it worse. Listening to this I’m thinking I should try again.
My main concern fasting is also my weight. I’m 5/7 8 stone. Been this weight for years. Always been underweight so it’s nothing new. I eat really well just never put weight on (apart from my belly) I’m concerned fasting will activate weight loss. Is it safe for those of us who are underweight? Thanks 🙏🏻
Dr Haver, can you recommend a good brand of coffee. In a prior video you mentioned that you drink flavored black coffee. Unfortunately, my go to brand Bustelo is way too strong to drink black.
Lavazza cofee
@@joannae3828 thank you
Ok, I’m in menopause and haven’t cycled in about 5 yrs. I did IF about 4 yrs ago w about a 16-17 hour fasting window and it took me 11 months to lose 21 of the 35-40 I need to lose. And then it just stopped working. THEN it started coming back!! I have continued IF inconsistently for the last 3 us but not w great results and I just do fasting to lower blood sugar and rest my gut sometimes. I would love to know how to get this to work! Nothing else has worked and if am seriously discouraged and worried about the dangerous belly fat I’m carrying. Not to mention uncomfortable, I’ve been fit all my life now I’m just exhausted.
I was in the same boat. IF for 5 years, stopped working because my body got used to the same old IF that I was doing. I'm postmenopausal. My weight finally got unstuck. I started incorporating long fasts 3 months ago. It did the trick and gave me hope again. Dr. Mindy Pelz on TH-cam teaching how.
@@jenns.jungle5797 I watched her videos and read her book but she was suggesting like 72 hour fasts! I have serious adrenal insufficiency and that would be very bad for me. How long of fasts do you do regularly?
Hi, is it ok for menopausal women to workout in fasted state, I do intermittent fasting and love to do my workouts on the morning. Thks
Yes, absolutely
This is one of your older videos so not sure if you will see my comment but when should you incorporate a workout during the fast? I'm 50 years old and extremely overweight and would like to incorporate this in my new journey
Yes it is better to workout on your fasting stage. She said that in other videos
Workout a few hours before breaking your fast but just do a hit or metabolic workout.
Do you also recommend consuming body identical hormones to alleviate perimenopause and menopause symptoms?
I recommend menopausal hormone therapy, of which, body identical is an option, but one of many.
I love fasting. But after a few hours my blood sugar drops then spikes. Is this normal? I feel like my blood sugar isn’t stable when I fast. I also don’t sleep well when fasting.
Fasting is not for everyone. If you notice these changes please reach out to your doctor to make sure there isn't something else going on. It is possible that you can't fast for long periods.
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I am 47. I was on birth control pills (Yazmin) from 16 to 45. I was having thyroid problems. I think that my Body was fighting my B. Implants and they were causing a lot of health issues. I explanted in Dec 2021. Feeling much better now. But I was told for years my birth control was harming my hormones and thyroid.
I do want to start HRT. I thought Bio-identical was going to be best. I hear you say progesterone creams do not work. But I have seen them help myself.
Are the HRT estrogen patches the same as birth control pills? Is there harm for your body to have been on birth control pills for so long?
Fasting wont work for me i prefer to eat balance
You are so funny and relatable!
Thank you!
Came across your videos for the first time. Have you written any books on fasting ? Thanks so much for your videos I’m enjoying them
Coming soon!
I am an older athlete fitness instructor and trainer. I work out 5 days per week and do intermittent fasting l am 63 yrs old and on great condition but just can't lose weight. Only on hcg did I lose 22 lbs and dropped fat % to 13.5 %. Some of weight is back on. Got any feedback????
I recommend emailing our team at success@galvestondiet and they may have some insight. Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice.
Is there a time and place or lile once a year health benefit application for longer days fasting ever like 3 or 7 days? Also does it matter if you fast before or after your monthly cycle? Thank you so much Dr.
Mindy Pells MD has some recommendations.
I don't reach ketosis during my 16/8 hour fasting each day. Is it still beneficial to fast anyway? . I have done 5 day fasting several times and it takes a lot longer for me to reach ketosis.
I am not a fan of tracking ketosis. We utiize fasting for the health and antiinflammatory benefits. Learn more at: galvestondiet.com/intermittent-fasting/menopause-and-intermittent-fasting/
@@maryclairehavermd8473 Thank you so much.
What about shakes?
There are many definitions for the word shake. I would need you to clarify?
Love her enthusiasm, hate her foul language. would be so nice if she didn’t use swear words.
Really? I could not care less. I guess you could just read the books👍
I think it makes her more relatable
If 16 hours is your limit, does that mean you don't believe in autophogy?
But that happens within that time frame.
You are awesome
Thank you!
Hi ,I'm perimopausal, should i consider HRT,when I asked my endocrinology colleague they said they don't give HRT,So what will help me keep my bone density n muscle.They don't teach this to us in our syllabus.it was like only three diet charts taught one for children ,one for adults ,one for pregnant certified obgyn here.
Exactly.
Check out menopause Taylor TH-cam videos. You’ll learn so much from this retired dr
What about earing gluten?
I recommend emailing our team at success@galvestondiet and they may have some insight.
If you break your fast with yoghurt, don’t you kill the probiotic agents in the yoghurt which might be helpful to you otherwise?? Because you will have acids in your stomach full fledged when you are breaking the fast.
I hope you can answer this question for me. I have not yet tried IF but I feel like I want to try. Thank you for saying it will take time to adjust. I can go for a bit in the morning without food but I really struggle to do a workout without any fuel in me. I feel weird and lightheaded if I do. I cannot workout later in the day. I must workout in the morning. How can I overcome that obstacle. I feel like I will fail and not be able to workout anymore. I really struggle with thinning straight when I am hungry or my blood sugar drops.
P.s.. i am 45 and have seen the changes in the last couple of years for the worse (pandemic probably exacerbated it!). I got really fit when I turned 40 but have gained 10 lbs back. Mostly belly fat and upper thighs. I can tell I am probably in peri menopause.
In The Galveston Diet program, we coach you through becoming fasting adapted over the course of weeks.
I fast in the evenings and do anywhere between an 18 hour to a 20 hour fast every day, so I'm usually done eating by 2 or 3pm. It was an adjustment for the first week or two, but for years now, I don't get hungry in the evenings, and I sleep like a baby not having to digest food while I sleep. I'm 47, blood work looks great, on zero medications, and am 118 lbs. So maybe consider changing your fasting window to fit in with your exercise routine as there are no rules that say you can't eat in the mornings and fast in the evenings.
@@Sara-lf4fb thank you so much for sharing. Fasting in the evening May work better for me. Although I do have a family and we dinner pretty much every night together. Would feel weird not to be eating with them after I make a nice meal. But it might be worth a try. Thank you again for the feedback!
@@jennyniemi4690 Ya I think that's why most find it easier to fast in the mornings/early afternoons rather then the evenings. I'm a single mom so I make my kiddo dinner and sit and talk to him about his day, but since I've been doing it for awhile, I don't feel hungry or tempted to partake.
just found this video. is it okay to break your fast with a fruit smoothie
You may have found this answer already, but a fruit smoothie would probably spike your blood sugar like crazy so I wouldn’t recommend that. I’d incorporate a balanced meal with high fiber carbs, lean protein, healthy fats.
How many meals do you eat during your 8 hr window ? 2 or 3
Lets say I eat at 12 and then at 6 is it ok ?
I eat 2 or 3 depending on what I have goin on. Lots of snacks when it is down to 2
Do you break a fasting if you drink broth?
Yes 😊
Fasting triggers bleeding in me everytime is this normal?
I’m sorry, fasting is NOt working for me, I’m extremely anemic and I get very mad and rageful when I try to go more than 12 hrs without food
Fast at night when you naturally fast anyway.
How many hours do you fast per day ?
16
I like your information, it's great
I don’t quite understand “fast adaptive.” I decided to start doing it and that was it. I tried easing in, but I didn’t do well with keeping track of different schedules. Two weeks in and struggling with the whole “you need to adapt” concept, I went to 16/8. No food before noon. Period. I just said that was it from now on and stuck to it.
I thought breaking a fast with carbs was a bad idea.
I fast 20 h I lov it
Watch out for losing muscle
We automatically dry fast every night which gives our kidneys a Much needed break
Great.
Interesting way to put it. I never thought of it that way.
Salt/electro water fast till you’re lean. Then move to a ketogenic diet coupled with 48 and 72 hour wet & Dry fasts. Whatever you can handle. Small windows for eating, high fat, low to no carbs, low protein until you’re lean then ramp up the protein. The health community needs to stop being so wishy washy on this. So many DR’s all so full of themselves bc mommy and daddy paid for more school or they went to school longer. People can read science journals and discover that fasting is a cure for obesity, and many other disease caused by stuffing your fat face. Just fast till you’re lean. You’ll feel amazing and the hormones will stabilize. Stop making it complicated, 99 percent of doctors want you to be sick and fat. It keeps their wallets fatter.
So, you start consuming muscle after 16 hours fasting?. Take it with a pinch of salt!
Not everyone, but some might with extended fasting.
I highly doubt that. With all the fat as energy and body switch to protein for energy just 16 hrs?
@@maryclairehavermd8473I thought this only happened after 24 hours?
Ughh I hate fasting 🥹
DISAPPOINTED. You had me until you dissed naturopathy. I'm out
You lost me at cursing and vaccinations.
Lol, that's what got me on board.
I tried to watch this but this woman’s eyes freak me out so much I can’t even listen to what she’s saying
I feel that way about pointless posts.
I’m listening to this and doing things around the house. She is talking super fast like she is on Monster drink (which i know she doesn’t drink) or Nitro caffeine . But I think it’s her glasses.