31. What's the deal with INTERMITTENT FASTING?!

01/05/21 • 15 min

I can’t wait for you to dive into this episode because it’s super important! There’s more and more talk on intermittent fasting and all of it’s benefits which I’m not denying! BUT there isn’t enough of a conversation about how it can ALSO DISRUPT OUR HORMONES.

To start, it’s crucial to have times when we aren’t eating. When you eat around the clock your body stays in storage mode. If it’s constantly taking in food- it can never burn sugar & fat so we need to make sure we have certain points of fasting.

Extended periods without food tell the body that now isn’t a good time for reproduction.

BUT you need to know that estrogen and progesterone do more in the body than just get us pregnant. Estrogen helps us with metabolism, weight loss, mood, anxiety and stress, energy, bone density, and cognitive function.

Intermittent fasting can disrupt estrogen balance and mess up these essential physiological processes.

Intermittent fasting has been associated with numerous health benefits (improved insulin sensitivity, reduced body fat, cognitive function, lower risk of chronic health conditions) but it is also linked to hormone disruption. Here’s a close-up look at the cascade of hormone imbalances that can start with intermittent fasting.

First, intermittent fasting can disrupt estrogen balance. Estrogen imbalance may show up as: low energy, poor glucose control, weight gain, impaired cognitive function, decreased bone density, poor muscle tone, reduced skin & hair health, poorer cardiovascular health, infertility.

A disruption in one hormone system in the body can trigger other hormone imbalances. The other major hormone considerations for women when it comes to intermittent fasting are cortisol, the stress hormone, and thyroid hormone. When cortisol is imbalanced, symptoms include:

Anxiety
Low energy
Insomnia
Feeling wired-but-tired
sugar cravings

Imbalanced thyroid hormones symptoms include:

Weight gain
Brain fog
Anxiety
Depression
Dry skin
Dry hair
Irregular periods
Trouble regulating body temperature

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Extended periods without food tell the body that now isn’t a good time for reproduction.

Intermittent fasting can disrupt estrogen balance and mess up these essential physiological processes.

Anxiety
Low energy
Insomnia
Feeling wired-but-tired
sugar cravings

Imbalanced thyroid hormones symptoms include:

Weight gain
Brain fog
Anxiety
Depression
Dry skin
Dry hair
Irregular periods
Trouble regulating body temperature

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT!

Come hangout with me on instagram @corinneangealica
Join my FREE TEXT COMMUNITY to get weekly HORMONE HEALTH & MINDSET TIPS texted right to your phone!

PRODUCT LINKS!

Want professional grade supplements for 10% off? Head to my dashboard! (Click HERE for the CANADIAN dashboard).
- [DISCLAIMER: Always check with your medical practitioner before taking any supplements]
If you're obsessed with organic, non-toxic skin care and you want one that's AFFORDABLE & EFFECTIVE check out my fave Skin Essence Organics and use code CORINNE for 15% off!
If you love or want to try CBD, my absolutely favorite brand is MySoul CBD- Code CORINNE15 saves you 15%

So grateful you’re here! XO Corinne

Previous Episode

30. [BLOOD SUGAR] How to create a hormone balanced meal!

It's so important to include a Protein, Fiber & a HEALTHY Fat in each meal in order to balance blood sugar which helps balance hormones!

Insulin regulates how much glucose or blood sugar actually gets into your cells. But when we are having poor eating habits or binging on tons of sugar, there's a problem. Insulin goes high but your cells eventually stop listening. This can also happen when you have inflammation. Even if your diet is perfect, inflammation can still occur and cause issues with insulin, which is especially a problem if you're really stressed.

If your cells aren’t responding to insulin, they don't take in sugar, they don't function correctly, and your blood sugar goes high, leading to a whole lot of hormonal issues & diabetes.

If you have insulin issues here are some symptoms you may experience. You're feeling shaky or anxious or irritable between meals. BLOOD WORK: You have a fasting blood sugar level greater than 85 mg/dL. You have difficulty avoiding things like chocolate, ice cream, potato chips or french fries.

Are you craving sugar all the time? This might be a sign of blood sugar issues.

If you already know you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), your fasting insulin is greater than six, or you’re holding onto way more body fat than you should be then getting a complete metabolic blood test may be in order.

PROTEIN, FIBER & FAT at every meal

This is the key to blood sugar balance. It keeps you full longer and helps you maintain optimal levels of blood sugar. When it comes to fat, aim for about 1-2 tablespoons with each meal. This will also increase your libido.

What’s an adequate amount of protein?

6 ounces of fish or chicken (size of your hand)
1⁄4 cup nuts (size of a golf ball)
Raw nuts & seeds
Spirulina
Protein powder
Sprouted grains (buckwheat, oats, quinoa, millet)
Dark leafy greens, mushrooms, peas, broccoli, brussels, peppers, yams
legumes

What’s a healthy fat?

Coconut oil
Cold pressed olive oil
Avocado oil or whole avocado
Macadamia nut oil
Grass fed ghee

The focus here is on whole, quality foods that optimize hormone health.

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32. [CYCLE PHASES] INTERVIEW: Changing your WORKOUTS based on your CYCLE PHASE with JOELLE SUESS

I can’t wait for you to hear today’s conversation between me and Joelle Suess about how crucial it is to alter your work outs based off of our cycle phases.

Some quick information on Joelle:

My name is Joelle Suess (see-s) I have been in the health and fitness industry for 10 years. I studied dietetics in college, taught group fitness, personal trained clients, and then settled into the world of virtual health and fitness coaching. I am a mom of 2 boys and my husband and I are both born and raise Minnesotans!

She is the host of the FEMININE FITNESS podcast. Follow her on INSTAGRAM @joellesuess where you can find more information about her Feminine Fitness Program.

Here’s what we get into:

4 phases to our cycle: Follicular, Ovulatory, Luteal, Menstruation (check out Episode 5 for some more info on cycle phases)

1. Follicular 7-10 days: energy & hormones are rising. This is a great time to try something new and do workouts such as cardio, dance, running etc.

2. Ovulatory phase 3-5 days: energy & hormones are at their highest peak in this phase. You have energy to burn in this ohase so this is a great time to do more spin, HIIT workouts etc.

*NOTE: If you have a hormonal imbalance & are at the beginning of your journey, your body may not respond well to intense workouts in any phase of your cycle. Keep your exercises from 20-30 mins max and listen to your body. You should feel energetic after a workout NOT depleted.

3. Luteal 10-14 days long: The first 1/2 of this phase you may still have energy left over from Ovulation as it is slowly declining preparing for menstruation. Use the beginning part of this phase for slow strength training or intense yoga. Later in this phase scale back to lighter movements like walking, pilates, stretching, yoga etc.

4. Menstruation 3-7 days long: Your hormones are at their lowest concentrations so this is the time to REST. Especially the first few days of bleeding. Later on in the week you can incorporate walking, yin yoga, mat pilates.

Never prioritize waking up early to work out over sleep. SLEEP is more important.

Switching up your exercises and slowing down during your luteal & menstruation phase will help you LOSE WEIGHT and BALANCE YOUR HORMONES.

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT!

Come hangout with me on instagram @corinneangealica
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So grateful you’re here! XO Corinne