116: Is Long-Term Fasting for Women a Good Idea? w/ Dr. Stephanie Estima
Have you tried intermittent fasting, and it's not going as well as you thought it would? My guest today is Dr. Stephanie Estima who is here to explain all of the benefits and concerns when it comes to intermittent fasting for women and provide you with an
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Show Notes
What we're talking about in this episode
- The differences between short term and long term fasting and their benefits
- Learn why putting stress on your body can sometimes be a good thing
- Explore the lack of literature around fasting protocols for women of a normal weight
- Considerations to take into account when contemplating intermittent fasting
- Which type of fasting is the safest for women and the right and wrong ways to do it
Episode Summary
Have you tried intermittent fasting, and it's not going as well as you thought it would? My guest today is Dr. Stephanie Estima who is here to explain all of the benefits and concerns when it comes to intermittent fasting for women and provide you with an exact recipe to have a successful experience.
Embracing intermittent fasting and a ketogenic diet can help improve your cellular longevity, mitochondrial function and even help you gain more sustainable energy, and who doesn't want that? But it must be done in a way that supports your body, fits your lifestyle and ultimately compliments your inner rhythm.
Dr. Stephanie is here to provide her wealth of knowledge on the topic of intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet specifically for women so that you can understand exactly what messages your body is sending you, and help your body work better.
While it may seem unbelievable, you can get away with intermittent fasting and see positive benefits in your health and energy. Learn why you can work out when fasting, why eating before bed is a very bad idea, how to fast according to your menstrual cycle, and so much more on this episode.
Resources Mentioned
Free Quick Start Guide to Fasting and Keto
Intermittent and Crescendo Fasting by Dr. Mariza
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