Max Freidin, best known by his social media handle @DeepDarkDreams, is a self-proclaimed grandpa on TikTok. He has 1.8 million followers, many of whom recently followed along as he embarked on a 3-month health transformation with Zero. In the following conversation, he shares his journey to losing 26 pounds in 3 months, why he chose…
There are a lot of “new year, new you” sentiments flying around right now, and I get it. I’ve spent many a January 1 resolving to transform myself in ways I am convinced will make me happier, more successful, and just better. Yet most of my major life changes have occurred when I stumbled upon…
Zero is unlike any other weight-loss and health-gain intervention you’ve tried. No more diets, no more counting calories; just a simple approach to when to eat and when to fast. And with our straightforward, science-backed method, you’ll begin to see transformative changes to your health and well-being in only 28 days. After 28 Days with…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD If you’re interested in fasting, then you’ve probably heard about the many health and longevity benefits of autophagy. Autophagy is a natural housekeeping process that cleans up your cellular environment, manages energy levels, and improves longevity. The good news is that your cells are perfectly set up to…
Weight loss is not easy. Most diets have a paltry 20% success rate, and that’s in the short term; the vast majority of people who succeed at losing weight gain it back. Zero, however, relies on something your body is already designed to do: Burn fat through intermittent fasting. This is a safe, foolproof, and…
Exercise is an important pillar of a healthy life, but working it into an intermittent fasting (IF) schedule can take practice. Your schedule could be such that working out during your eating window is more convenient, or you may want to take advantage of the health benefits of working out in a fasted state. Whichever…
Fasting, in its many forms, has been practiced for centuries and offers a range of health benefits. While extended fasts of 3–7 days have been embraced by some people for their intense and deep cleansing effects on the body, there are inevitable challenges that come along with this practice. During extended fasting, significant metabolic changes…
Asked by: Michele F. You can think of metabolism as a series of reactions for building up (anabolism) and breaking down (catabolism) separating the fed- from the fasted-state. When we eat, nutrients are high, the body activates its “fed” signals and we are in the Anabolic Zone. In contrast, when we stop eating, nutrients are…
Ah, the holidays. When your social calendar fills up and, everywhere you look, there’s a big plate of buttery, drool-worthy cookies calling your name. If you’ve been working on your health lately, this time of year can feel challenging. What will happen when you’re at the mercy of others’ cooking or feel overly tempted by…
We all know “exercise is good for us.” But when it comes to what kind of exercise to prioritize, advice runs the gamut. (There are a lot of options!) Fortunately, we have science to guide us. Exercise science research suggests that zone 2 exercise is one of the best forms of exercise you can do…