Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique | Cynthia Thurlow | TEDxGreenville
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NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice and consult a medical professional before adopting an intermittent fasting regiment. This talk only represents the speaker’s views on fasting, diet, and health. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf
she just wanted to cover her bases so noone would come for her.. with all those.. EVERYONE EXCEPT: which i think is bs. definitely DEFINITELY fasting is GREAT for diabetics. Dr. Pradip Jamnadas talks on this.
Two-thirds of women 40-59 years old are overweight and more than 1/2 are obese. Intermittent fasting can help women lose weight effectively. And can have profound impact on bio-physical profiles, but also improved self esteem and interpersonal relationships. It is easy to implement, it is inexpensive and flexible.
Cynthia is a Western medicine trained nurse practitioner and functional nutritionist who is passionate about female hormonal health. She believes that the inherent power of food and nutrition can be your greatest asset to your health and wellness journey. She works 1:1 with female clients and is the creator of Wholistic Blueprint a 6-week signature program for female hormonal health, she's also the co-host of Everyday Wellness podcast and a recurring segment contributor on her local ABC affiliate in Washington, DC. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Thanks God ❤ for islam fasting
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Im watching 2026… if you are a boarder line diebetic ? Will intermittent fasting work ?
@rheachetty8994Plz don't do intermittent fasting it causes hairfall too much 😢
@gtcartoon56Focus on protein, takes care of the hunger
@robertkendall1037I just started intermittent fasting 5 days ago with the target of loosing 9- 10kg. I eat a healthy high protein, veg & carbs for dinner, accompanied with a protein shake to make sure I have adequate protein intake. This meal is at 4.30pm. I have nothing else throughout the day except water, no coffee or anything.
What suprised me is that I'm waking up feeling so much better & don't even want or need caffeine, I feel great! I'm logging my weight everyday & I seem to be loosing 0.6 - 0.7kg a day. It's just burning it away. I wish I tried this long ago. Ketosis is a wonderful thing! And you are correct about timing of meals, I was listening to Andrew Huberman say the exact the same thing a few days back.
I do 16:8 intermittent fasting i have my dinner at 6 pm then i dont have anything till next day 10 am and i have some fruits at 3 pm then i have dinner again at 6 pm this is routine i am doing this from a month and i feel very healthy and lighter
@FarHaN9I stopped eating solid foods nine years ago.
Study the Top 10 liquids to ingest.
Food kills.
Free, flexible, and simple." Absolutely love this talk. Fasting does wonders for the mind. For anyone looking to combine the physical benefits with a spiritual reset, tracking a 21 day fasting prayer and gratitude journey is highly recommended. It keeps your mind busy and focused when you aren't eating!
@TheCherieAmourShowCan we eat eggs?
@camilasevilla2431I started intermittent fasting 2 weeks back. My eating window between 8am to 3pm. I feel good. Sleep better. Wake up fresh in the morning. Throughout the day I feel energetic.
@MarshalDongaThank you Dr 🎉🎉🎉
@Ethiopis7Another expert
@MrtellitlikeitisFast fasting. ? Pass passing
@AmyAmy-x7gI would leave out animal products
@aurealovemusicThat sugar burner part really match my gf, except she is barely 50kg at like 1.65m
@atata9She lost me when she mentioned removing alcohol from your diet. Americans love alcohol, and intermittent fasting won’t work if you can’t stick with it. I do the 16/8 fast, but I definitely still drink alcohol and eat dessert. I’m seeing results, and I can keep it up indefinitely.
@portlandreviewer2143Fasting is for everyone. Those people she said should not being doing it are the main ones TO do it.
@darkandtwistedtvOk but 7 years later there is SO much data about insulin resistance late in the day and how eating early in the day is beneficial. People need to understand that just because it works for one person doesn’t mean that it’s wrong for everyone else. Listen to your body.
@ashleyw7718what has happened to Ted? This is kindergarten stuff. Unreal basics.
@SIMONRICHARDS-i3eI haven’t eat breakfast and dinner
@sranney11 month full . Mental health recomendation
@Hasyim_FamsIntermittent fasting to clean up whats your inside
@Hasyim_FamsWhat if I told you that all these people that do the Ted talks are actors
@orangecountyhouseDoes anyone know if intermittent fasting makes you pace back and forth whilst delivering speeches?
@Lanky84-i8j❤
@dfaekceoh8120Since I don't eat breakfast, I'm sure I'd get an upset stomach if I kept eating all day.
@ebinogiShe's wrong on med issues... if diagnosed with cancer, 2 week water fast immediately!
@robertmcarthur4349Im starting today. 30 lbs to lose
@SiobhanFoley-u3nNice
@PulseXPresssAs one might expect, the comment stream is beleaguered with diet experts.
@yankee2666I haven’t heard anything concrete or specific about what steps to take how to take them and best practices. What a boring TED talk.
@rickmunoz8019Great informative Ted Talk So worthwhile ‼️
@marymccloskey1201Prophet Muhammed fasted on Monday and Thursday. ❤
@ZamiraMirashimovaClearly gives you hiccups too 😂
@tilaksarkar5654Tnxs tommy fyp that i listen this
@Nuh_ScrollI eat 3 large meals per week. Mostly red meat and eggs. It’s just what works and has healed all my disease.
@mattlockmobile8628Before I started fasting, I was already in good shape, not over weight, in the gym 3 days a week and looked great. However I really didn't feel optimal. But when I went to a 16:8 fasting schedule I was amazed how much better I felt. I definitely sleep better. I never did any tests but I feel certain that this fasting schedule has improved my hormonal balance.
@Jims-VanLifeI dont believe there is anything wrong in snacking if it is the right foods such as nuts and fruit, rather than crisps/chips and biscuits.
@VAPIDISMThank you❤
@maarj923I tried fasting yeaterday and ate everything today😭. I will start from monday again.
@LifterPeeya63I fast every day. I sleep for 8 hours so I just fasted for 8 hours. I go all the way to 6:00 pm and finally eat a meal. I’m drinking water throughout the day but I’m not eating. It works for me.
@michaelknapp8961Why isn't IF recommended for those over 70? I'm 60, eat one meal a day and fast 3 to 5 days every month. I'll still be doing it when I'm 70. No dementia for me thanks.
@jamiegosden2946I reckon OMAD (one 30 minute eating a day) is the way to go
@roadrunner1958I started IF in November 2022. At the time, I was morbidly obese and weighed 146.5kgs. Fast forward to February 2026, I now weigh 78kgs and in maintenance mode for over a year. What really helped me was prolonged fasting. My injuries have healed and brain clarity is outstanding. For mine, fasting is a godsend. Morphing from a ketogenic state into autophagy has done wonders to improve my health and wellbeing.
@whatsupwithyou5984I prefer skipping dinner than skipping breakfast imo... its easiest to wane of the hunger by sleeping it off... have breakfast and lunch within the 8 hr window and just fast for the remaining 16 hrs
@JozefDelMundoTimetable for intermittent fasting
@ChinwenduFaith-r5gI gave up processed sugar & started intermittent fasting 6 weeks ago. I do 18-6 which works great for me. I’m such a fussy eater so I do have a hard time finding protein sources that I like. I don’t like eggs or meat or lentils but I’ve been experimenting with different recipes that have a high protein content. I will never go back to eating three meals a day. I don’t need it. Two is perfect for my body.
@barbhaines2357I think it's of ultra importance, if U think of horses on top of being wormed regularly they also need what is it drenching like once a year?
@DanielStone-yw1rnI finally started IF as I just needed to find something that worked for me after I gained 35 lbs from menopause and cancer years ago . So far I can tell it is a game changer . I have way more energy , clarity and I have lost 8 lbs in less than 3 weeks . I’m excited to continue my journey .
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