Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why does fasting work incredibly well for some people — but completely backfire for others?
The difference isn’t fasting harder… it’s fasting smarter. 
So in this video, I share the fasting hacks I wish I knew 15 years ago — the exact strategies I’ve now used to help thousands of people lose weight and make intermittent fasting something they can stick with over time!
You’ll learn several simple hacks that make fasting dramatically easier and more effective — like how to control hunger hormones, how to structure your meals so you burn fat without losing muscle, and why the timing of your workouts can change how your body responds to fasting. I’ll also show you a powerful timing strategy that flips traditional intermittent fasting on its head, how to help your body switch into fat-burning mode sooner, and the small adjustments that prevent the plateaus that stop most people from seeing long-term results.
If intermittent fasting has felt harder than it should — or the results haven’t matched the effort you’re putting in — these hacks will make fasting easier and help you finally start seeing real fat loss results!
🔥 Want better fat-loss results from fasting? Download the free Night Fasting guide here: content.livingooddaily.com/f073ad
💪 Get your 5 FREE 10-Minute HIIT workouts guided by Dr. Livingood here: dlgpromo.com/3e5852
👀 Check out my other video “Top 6 Foods That WON’T Break Your Fast!” here: youtu.be/NJEEH9jJjNw
0:00 - Fast Smarter, Not Harder
0:25 - Hack #1
2:02 - Hack #2
4:14 - Hack #3
7:06 - Hack #4
9:46 - Hack #5
11:17 - Hack #6
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DISCLAIMER:
Dr. Blake Livingood is a licensed Chiropractor and Doctor of Natural Medicine in North Carolina, he founded a clinic in North Carolina but no longer sees patients. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 2009. Dr. Livingood uses “doctor” or “Dr.” solely in relation to his degree. This video is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a reason to self-diagnose or as a substitute for diagnosis, medical exam, treatment, prescription, or cure. It also does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Livingood. You should not make any changes to your health regimen or diet before consulting a qualified health provider. Questions regarding your personal health conditions should be directed to your physician or other qualified health providers.
Why does fasting work incredibly well for some people — but completely backfire for others?
The difference isn’t fasting harder… it’s fasting smarter. 
So in this video, I share the fasting hacks I wish I knew 15 years ago — the exact strategies I’ve now used to help thousands of people lose weight and make intermittent fasting something they can stick with over time!
You’ll learn several simple hacks that make fasting dramatically easier and more effective — like how to control hunger hormones, how to structure your meals so you burn fat without losing muscle, and why the timing of your workouts can change how your body responds to fasting. I’ll also show you a powerful timing strategy that flips traditional intermittent fasting on its head, how to help your body switch into fat-burning mode sooner, and the small adjustments that prevent the plateaus that stop most people from seeing long-term results.
If intermittent fasting has felt harder than it should — or the results haven’t matched the effort you’re putting in — these hacks will make fasting easier and help you finally start seeing real fat loss results!
🔥 Want better fat-loss results from fasting? Download the free Night Fasting guide here: content.livingooddaily.com/f073ad
💪 Get your 5 FREE 10-Minute HIIT workouts guided by Dr. Livingood here: dlgpromo.com/3e5852
👀 Check out my other video “Top 6 Foods That WON’T Break Your Fast!” here: youtu.be/NJEEH9jJjNw
0:00 - Fast Smarter, Not Harder
0:25 - Hack #1
2:02 - Hack #2
4:14 - Hack #3
7:06 - Hack #4
9:46 - Hack #5
11:17 - Hack #6
👉 Shop all Livingood Daily Products on Amazon here:
amazon.com/stores/page/6FF3F801-3EFC-4A52-A87E-5E98139627C3?maas=maas_adg_387758526B351E2EBCBA911C0DD82AF9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&ingress=2&visitId=6ffee7c5-f574-444d-a731-d6ac7ffb1e4e&ref_
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DISCLAIMER:
Dr. Blake Livingood is a licensed Chiropractor and Doctor of Natural Medicine in North Carolina, he founded a clinic in North Carolina but no longer sees patients. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 2009. Dr. Livingood uses “doctor” or “Dr.” solely in relation to his degree. This video is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a reason to self-diagnose or as a substitute for diagnosis, medical exam, treatment, prescription, or cure. It also does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Livingood. You should not make any changes to your health regimen or diet before consulting a qualified health provider. Questions regarding your personal health conditions should be directed to your physician or other qualified health providers.
