29: Special Occasions, Family Support, Weigh-Ins, & More! (w/ Gin Stephens)

07/19/22 • 52 min

Gin Stephens is a prolific author of several books about intermittent fasting, including the best-seller “Fast. Feast. Repeat.” She also has a podcast, a blog, and a thriving fasting community. Today she was kind enough to join me for a far-ranging discussion about intermittent fasting. Unfortunately, there was a technical glitch and my voice sounds fuzzy. But when Gin is talking the audio is just fine, so feel free to focus on those sections. Timestamps are below so you can easily jump to specific topics!
TIMESTAMPS:

Gin’s intermittent fasting journey (4:01) // Gin’s approach to IF, & being flexible (10:22) // Why Gin recommends “clean” fasting (14:38) // Dealing with family / friends when you fast (26:28) // Family events & other special occasions (35:08) // Should you weigh yourself every day? (45:51)
YouTube Version of this interview: https://youtu.be/wYHR-Z099fo
Full show notes and resources: https://fastingwell.com/episode29/

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28: Fasting at Work [When, Why, How]

Fasting at work has a variety of benefits. Of course, there are health benefits, but I’ve found there are several other advantages as well. Today I'll share my own experience fasting at work, my evolution from short fasts to longer fasts, and some tips to help you be successful if you want to try fasting at work.
Related blog post (about fasting while working in the ER): https://fastingwell.com/fasting-while-working/
Full show notes and resources: https://fastingwell.com/episode28/

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30: How to Make Fasting REALLY EASY (by EASING Into It)

Most people try to do too much too soon when they first try intermittent fasting. Just like a new year's resolution, they quickly get overwhelmed and give up. Instead, it's best to ease into it gradually, so you can learn, adapt, and get some practice while you’re only a little outside your comfort zone. Then take it one step at a time, be consistent for a while, and celebrate small wins along the way. If you take that approach, fasting will be really easy at the beginning, and even be pretty easy later on--because you’ll always be just one step outside your comfort zone. In the meantime, you'll get the experience and the practice to know how to deal with it. Ultimately, you'll be a lot more likely to have sustained success and reach your health goals with this gradual, easy approach.
Easy Fasting Guide: https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide/
No Snacking Challenge: https://fastingwell.com/join-no-snacking-challenge/
Full show notes and resources: https://fastingwell.com/episode30/