
Ep. 224 - Fasting Q&A: Alcohol & Breaking a Fast, Transitioning to OMAD, Overcoming Fasting Fatigue & Lack of Motivation | Key Differences Between 20:4 & OMAD | Ravenous Hunger After Fasting | Nutrisense CGM
04/09/24 • 38 min
In today’s episode, we discuss various topics related to fasting, including the impact of alcohol consumption on fasting goals, the progression to one meal a day (OMAD) fasting, and the feelings of being ravenous after ending a fast. The discussion includes actionable advice on how to approach these issues, such as small habit changes, considering personal motivations, and the importance of aligning actions with long-term health goals for sustainable results. Listeners are encouraged to use available resources like the Fast Start guide and community support to help them on their fasting journey. We emphasize the need for repetition and consistency in fasting practices to achieve and maintain desired outcomes.
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- Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows!
- Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting!
- Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results!
- Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins!
THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD
Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here!
Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here!
Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply!
Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE
New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice!
Get our NEW sleep guide here!
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In today’s episode, we discuss various topics related to fasting, including the impact of alcohol consumption on fasting goals, the progression to one meal a day (OMAD) fasting, and the feelings of being ravenous after ending a fast. The discussion includes actionable advice on how to approach these issues, such as small habit changes, considering personal motivations, and the importance of aligning actions with long-term health goals for sustainable results. Listeners are encouraged to use available resources like the Fast Start guide and community support to help them on their fasting journey. We emphasize the need for repetition and consistency in fasting practices to achieve and maintain desired outcomes.
FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS!
- Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows!
- Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting!
- Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results!
- Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins!
THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD
Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here!
Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here!
Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply!
Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE
New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice!
Get our NEW sleep guide here!
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!
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Ep. 223 - 42 Surprising Factors That Affect Blood Glucose: Stress, Sleep, Alcohol & More | Optimizing Insulin Sensitivity & Preventing Diabetes | Personalized Nutrition & Microbiome Impact | Nutrisense CGM
In today’s episode, we discuss 42 factors (well, not all of them!) that affect blood glucose, emphasizing the importance of understanding how individual behaviors, environments, medications, and biological factors can impact blood sugar levels. We explore how fasting can be a powerful tool in managing and improving blood sugar regulation, and highlight key areas such as food choices, hydration, stress, and the timing of meals and exercise. We encourage listeners to take actionable steps, like consulting the Blueprint Tto and joining the Fasting for Life community for support, to incorporate fasting into their lifestyles for better health outcomes. We assert that the best fasting protocol is sustainable and fits seamlessly into one's daily routine for ultimate success!
FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS!
- Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows!
- Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting!
- Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results!
- Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins!
THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD
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Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here!
Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here!
Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply!
Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE
New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice!
Get our NEW sleep guide here!
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!
Research Links:
https://diatribe.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update
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Ep. 225 - Fasting Q&A: Digestive Enzymes for Acid Reflux, Supplements While Fasting, Overcoming Plateaus with OMAD & 48-Hour Fasts, Shift Work Strategies | Time-Restricted Feeding Windows | Fasting Challenge | Nutrisense CGM
***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS March 20, 2024!***
- New to fasting or want to get back on track?
- Struggling to break through a plateau?
- Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet?
- Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results!
We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!
REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs!
MARCH 20th CHALLENGE REGISTRATION LINK
In today’s episode, we discuss using fasting as a tool for health, wellness, and lifestyle design, sharing actionable advice and insights based on listener questions and personal experiences. We cover a range of topics including weight loss, metabolic health, fasting schedules, and overcoming plateaus. We emphasize individual adaptation for fasting practices, such as working around family meals, shift work challenges, and supplement intake during fasting windows. Listener engagement through questions and reviews is encouraged, with a goal to help others create a sustainable fasting lifestyle for long-term health benefits.
FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS!
- Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows!
- Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting!
- Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results!
- Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins!
THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD
Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here!
Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here!
Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply!
Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE
New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice!
Get our NEW sleep guide here!
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!
Research Links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10708501/pdf/nutrients-15-04911.pdf
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