The Kistler 12 Hour fast is not a diet in the traditional sense, it's a building block in achieving weight lost- Seriously! not a diet- it’s a daily- 12 hour "FAST"- a Fast without the hunger pains- without the cravings- you give up nothing.
Now comes the disclaimer and beauty of getting your weight down. We all respond to different ways to get the wait off.
Jut recently a 2026 report came out that this 12 on- 12 off eating plan is an old internet sensation but doesn't work for everyone. I believe it works for me because I'm a HUGE snacker and I need to rein things in after 6pm. The study also said fasting is good for bringing down sugar numbers for those boarder line diabetic. They also said you can do this plan every other day. There all so many paths to the top of the mountain.
Customer Bob C and I discovered we're both on a weight loss plan for the new year, and agreed you have to want it! There has to be a motivator. His was some bad numbers from a yearly check-up. You have to buy into this mentally and another thing this 2026 weight loss study stated was whether you are doing 12 on 12 off eating plan or keto or protein you have to give it many months. They all work if you stay consistent and don't back slide. Perhaps this is where your coach/spouse comes into the picture. It takes 2!
Kistler's 12 Hour Fast - 12 Hours Common Sense Eating / 12 Hour Fast. Only requirement is to know when the kitchen's closed.
We recommend a 6:00 PM eating cut-off...You have 12 hours to eat healthy meals and 12 hours to give your body time to burn some of that fuel. Trust us- you will start feeling better the very first week.
Your body will internally respond within 14 days the outer appearance with take a few more months.
The married couple behind 2 Can Lose.com
Tim Kistler was born in a small rural town outside Cleveland, Ohio. Following his family into the beauty industry, Mr. Kistler moved to Southern California in 1981 and enrolled in college at Rosston School of Design. Mr. Kistler has been involved in the beauty industry for the past 44 years and has observed and noted certain unspoken social influences that directly hindered his client's ability to achieve a healthy life style which encouraged him to share his findings with friends and the world here at "2 Can Lose" as well as in his #1 Amazon book "Hairstyles Change-People Don't."
Toni Kistler was born in Anaheim, California. Always having an interest in the beauty industry from her youngest years entered Rosston School of Design in 1982 which launched her into the beauty industry and years of success. In 2009 Ms. Kistler set her sights on formulating a totally all natural American Made skin care line, Era of Olive Oil, which is sold on our family shopping cart.
The 2.canlose.com web site was established to feature real life content, writings which are focused on weight loss for couples and families. An unique, never used before approach to encourage dialogue between couples directing them to revisit their covenant wedding vows pertaining to two becoming one flesh (Genesis 2:24). Couples making a renewed oath to one another to better dialogue their daily eating routine when they are apart and releasing their partner from any guilt, no finger pointing. Instead offering pure love, support and excitement regarding the new path they have taken together. Discussing previous poor food choices, one another drilling down on what triggers these urges in them. Toni and I found it was as simple as replacing the potato chips in our cupboard to nuts and fruit. We also are drinking twice the water; a much better choice over sodas.
2canlose.com has personally witnessed the benefits of engaging in healthy conversation with your spouse. Both parties will begin openly communicating their good and bad food choices which will equate into a healthier food choices in the family with the benefit being weight loss together.
The bases behind 2canlose.com is to encourage total oneness when it comes to the weight; perhaps combining your weight, tracking your combined weight with one goal. An oneness that will be carried into the planning of the meals as well as the family exercise routine. 2 can lose.com was developed to help trigger a paradigm shift to weight loss within the marriage, reinforcing a "He's eating for her and She's eating for him" concept. What can be done to fight the internal clock?
DON'T PULL BACK ON VALUABLE CALORIES: A rigorous exercise program needs calories, low calorie intake reduces testosterone levels at an alarming rate in just the first week of an exercise program. You must intake enough calories to avoid setting off your body's starvation alarm.
Nutrients aid in muscle building. Don't listen to outdated weight programs- they'll tell you to cut calories, reduce fat, and cut back on eggs and meat. We remind you of the government food pyramid that was updated in January 2026 with a dietary guideline emphasizing whole foods over processed foods and encouraging higher protein intake at every meal which we posted above. These are nutrients that build testosterone levels and in return create muscle growth. If you want to lose fat, increase muscle and increase testosterone, it's time to workout and eat the right foods.
What kind of exercise?
Walking and running are great but not all of us have the knees and joints for that. What ever your choice, start slow, incorporate some weight lifting.
It is recommended you see a physician before starting a new exercise program to ensure it's safe and appropriate for your health condition. I did my check-up through Life Line Screening for $149. Some things were reveled which I had to take care of but it's a new year and I'm back.
It's well known that resistance training is key. You'll build and restore much needed muscle and raise testosterone levels at the same time.
Testosterone's connection to Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps the body absorb calcium which is important for healthy bones, immune system, a longer life and better testosterone production.
It has been discovered low testosterone was tied to a vitamin D deficiency in men, higher testosterone levels were measured after a consistent daily vitamin D intake .
Testosterone can be increased via cruciferous vegetables. (Cruciferae, Neo-Latin for "cross-bearing") from the shape of their flowers, whose four petals resemble a cross. They are high in vitamin C and soluble fiber (which dissolves in water) and contain multiple nutrients and phytochemicals.
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- cabbage
- brussels sprouts
- bok choy "Chinese cabbage"
- kale
- collard greens
- turnips
And an article ending bonus point!
Extra virgin olive oil as a main source of fat can increase testosterone levels 15% plus.