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Ep 133Ep. 133 - The 3 Fasting Types: Fasting Freelancer, Weekend Warrior and Gratuitous Grazer | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JULY 20, 2022! -New to fasting or want to get back on track? -Struggling to break through a plateau? -Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? We'll teach you how to finally LOSE weight for good and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us JULY 20th for the Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQ’s! https://challenge.thefastingforlife.com/fasting-lifestyle-challenge-7-20-2022 In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the 3 fasting types: fasting freelancer, weekend warrior and gratuitous grazer, and what you can do about them. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of likeminded, 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 FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook!

Jul 12, 202243 min

Ep 132Ep. 132 - Intermittent Energy Restriction Ameliorates Adipose Tissue-associated Inflammation in Adults with Obesity | Benefits of Fasting When Compared to a Low Calorie Type Diet or Caloric Restriction | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JULY 20, 2022! -New to fasting or want to get back on track? -Struggling to break through a plateau? -Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? We'll teach you how to finally LOSE weight for good and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us JULY 20th for the Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! https://challenge.thefastingforlife.com/fasting-lifestyle-challenge-7-20-2022 In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss some of the additional benefits of fasting when compared to a low-calorie type diet or caloric restriction, intermittent energy restriction ameliorates adipose tissue-associated inflammation in adults with obesity. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of likeminded, new and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE This week in the community… New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook! Reference Links: Intermittent energy restriction ameliorates adipose tissue-associated inflammation in adults with obesity: A randomised controlled trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28446382/

Jul 5, 202224 min

Ep 131Ep. 131 - The Underlying Blood Sugar Related Effects of Walking | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the underlying blood sugar-related effects of walking, and the importance of improving the post-meal glycemic response for reducing cardiometabolic disorders. Walking can be a powerful tool to reduce heart disease and insulin resistance!! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook! Reference Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35268055/

Jun 28, 202225 min

Ep 130Ep. 130 - Small Change Approach to Prevent Long-term Weight Gain in Adults | What Happens After a Weight Loss Intervention When Fasting Was Used | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss SCA or a small change approach to prevent long-term weight gain in adults with overweight and obesity, understanding how to pivot, making the right decision without that blame, shame and guilt coming into the equation, having the right support and why you need to be personalized and timely. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 This week in the community… New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook!

Jun 21, 202228 min

Ep 129Ep. 129 - The Anatomy of a Success Story | Knowing What to Do, But Not Doing It | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the anatomy of a successful fasting journey! What is happening when we know what to do to lose the weight, but we are not doing it? Find out and hear about some consistent threads of fasting success stories! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of likeminded, new and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE This week in the community… New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook!

Jun 14, 202243 min

Ep 128Ep. 128 - Is Fructose Directly Related To Insulin Resistance and Visceral Adiposity? | Visceral Adiposity Index | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss fructose consumption, visceral adiposity index, can visceral adiposity index serve as a simple tool for identifying individuals with insulin resistance in daily clinical practice. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of likeminded, new and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Come get questions answered on this week episode topic! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook! Reference Links: Can Visceral Adiposity Index Serve as a Simple Tool for Identifying Individuals with Insulin Resistance in Daily Clinical Practice? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31470593/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2845052/ Fructose consumption: potential mechanisms for its effects to increase visceral adiposity and induce dyslipidemia and insulin resistance - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151171 HOMA-IR Calculator https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/homa-ir VAI Calculation - https://healthy-ojas.com/calculator/visceral-adiposity-index-vai.html

Jun 7, 202228 min

Ep 127Ep. 127 - Cardiometabolic Benefits of Fasting | Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JUNE 1, 2022! -New to fasting or want to get back on track? -Struggling to break through a plateau? -Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? We'll teach you how to finally LOSE weight for good and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us JUNE 1st for the Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQ’s! https://www.thefastingforlife.com/live In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the cardiometabolic benefits of fasting, the effects of intermittent fasting on glucose and lipid metabolism, the effects of Intermittent versus continuous energy intakes on insulin sensitivity and metabolic risk in women with overweight, and the effects of intermittent fasting on health, aging, and disease. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of likeminded, new and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE This week in the community we will be discussing fasting schedules and NSV’s! Come share your favorite fasting schedule or your greatest NSV’s, or non-scale victories! We will be sharing our own schedules and NSV’s too! See you on the inside! New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook! Reference Links: https://examine.com/members/summaries/issue/april-2022/summary-94ggb0/#ref6 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28091348/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30569640/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31881139/

May 31, 202233 min

Ep 126Ep. 126 - Listener Q&A: How do I get back on track? | Is a longer fast better than a shorter one? | Dizzy while fasting? | Choosing the right fasting schedule | What’s the “best” alcoholic drink to maintain my weight loss?

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JUNE 1, 2022! -New to fasting or want to get back on track? -Struggling to break through a plateau? -Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? We'll teach you how to finally LOSE weight for good and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us JUNE 1st for the Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQ’s! https://www.thefastingforlife.com/live In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss how to get back on track and keep the weight off, the differences between longer and shorter fasts, how to combat dizziness with working while fasting, as well as the best alcoholic drink to maintain your weight loss goals. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of likeminded, new and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE This week in the community we are having and OPEN FORUM for questions! Come on and join us in the conversation and get your specific questions answered! New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook!

May 24, 202240 min

Ep 125Ep. 125 - Willpower Vs Discipline | Temptation Bundling | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JUNE 1, 2022! -New to fasting or want to get back on track? -Struggling to break through a plateau? -Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? We'll teach you how to finally LOSE weight for good and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us JUNE 1st for the Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQ’s! https://www.thefastingforlife.com/live In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss willpower versus discipline and why that's important, the weakest to strongest portions of willpower, what undermines willpower, what builds discipline, and how this applies to your eating window, to your fasting time, temptation bundling, and MORE! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 This week in the community, we will continue the conversation about discipline vs willpower. We will share some of OUR best resources and know how to tap into the right form of I WANT power. Get your questions answered, learn from each other, and share your WINS! See you on the inside! New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook! Reference Links: http://willpowered.com/learn/types-of-willpower https://jamesclear.com/willpower

May 17, 202242 min

Ep 124Ep. 124 - The Food Compass | Identifying What a Healthy Food Truly Is | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the Food Compass, identifying what a healthy food truly is, how should you be eating when you break your fast and MORE! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 This week in the community we will be discussing some of your fav FOOD SWAPS! Fasting is powerful as we know but making better decisions during the nutrition/eating window can accelerate your results. Come share your favorite SWAP! New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our FREE Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Maybe you are an experienced faster and wondering about your results and IF they could be linked to INSULIN resistance? Head over to the website and download our FREE Insulin Resistance Assessment! Or get both here at our website: www.thefastingforlife.com/resources 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife Join the Community on Facebook! References: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00381-y https://sites.tufts.edu/foodcompass/

May 10, 202236 min

Ep 123Ep. 123 - Keto-Mojo | Why We Recommend Blood Ketone Readings | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss ketosis, what it is, what are ketones, are you in a fat-adapted state, the normal ketone numbers, why they recommend blood ketone readings, Keto-Mojo and MORE! Keto-Mojo Discount LINK! (US, UK, EU, Chile, S. Africa, Dubai) 15% off any current bundle or promo! We recommend getting the big bundle with all the strips included, as the code only works when purchasing the meter on the initial purchase. The discount will ONLY show once you reach the CHECKOUT page. Click the link and happy monitoring! https://bit.ly/2JKB9kH For our Canadian neighbors to the north, we have partnered with ForaCare. They have given us a 10% code to use at "checkout" https://bit.ly/3nQFH9p CODE: FASTINGFORLIFE10 Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

May 3, 202246 min

Ep 122Ep. 122 - Severe Sleep Deprivation | How Sleep Is An Integral Part Of Being Metabolically Healthy | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss how sleep is an integral part of having a healthy metabolic state or being metabolically healthy, fasting and sleep and how it affects your cravings, weight loss and insulin resistance, and severe sleep deprivation. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Apr 26, 202239 min

Ep 121Ep. 121 - Is Food Addiction Real And Does That Matter? | How Sugar Affects the Brain | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss one meal a day fasting and caloric restriction, the difference between one meal a day and nutrition window, and the long-term sustainability equation. Research Links: https://examine.com/nutrition/food-addiction-is-it-real-and-does-that-matter/#ref4 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa066082 https://unitedbrainassociation.org/2020/06/28/how-sugar-affects-the-brain/ Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Apr 19, 202250 min

Ep 120Ep. 120 - Why Insulin Sensitivity Determines the Effectiveness of Dietary Macronutrient Composition | Processed vs. Ultra-processed Food | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS APRIL 13, 2022! -New to fasting or want to get back on track? -Struggling to break through a plateau? -Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? We'll teach you how to finally win for good and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us April 13th for the Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! https://www.thefastingforlife.com/live In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss why insulin sensitivity determines the effectiveness of dietary macronutrient composition on weight loss in obese women, processed vs. ultra-processed food, and why it matters to your health, and ultra-processed diets. Links to Articles: Insulin Sensitivity Determines the Effectiveness of Dietary Macronutrient Composition on Weight Loss in Obese Women https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/01/29/processed-vs-ultra-processed-food-and-why-it-matters-to-your-health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7946062/ Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Apr 12, 202227 min

Ep 119Ep. 119 - What Is Visceral Fat? | The Association of Adiponectin and Visceral Fat with Insulin Resistance | Ramadan Fasting | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS APRIL 13, 2022! -New to fasting or want to get back on track? -Struggling to break through a plateau? -Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? We'll teach you how to finally win for good and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us April 13th for the Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! https://www.thefastingforlife.com/live In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss types of fat, how and why they're important, and why fasting can be an incredible tool to get some pretty amazing results, what is visceral fat and why is it important, ramadan fasting and much more. Research Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3473928/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23687099/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4122042/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2002.67 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6318440/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22439-adiponectin https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5500349/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4800358/ Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Apr 5, 202241 min

Ep 118Ep. 118 - Signs, Symptoms And Causes Of Leptin Resistance | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS APRIL 13, 2022! -New to fasting or want to get back on track? -Struggling to break through a plateau? -Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? We'll teach you how to finally win for good and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us April 13th for the Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! https://www.thefastingforlife.com/live In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss what leptin is, what leptin resistance is, and why it is a key component to getting the weight off, improving the quality of life, and being able to adapt to a fasting lifestyle that's going to get you the results that you've truly been looking for. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Mar 29, 202237 min

Ep 117Ep. 117 - When a "meal" becomes a "window" & why it matters | Long-Term Fasting Sustainability Equation | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss one meal a day fasting and caloric restriction, the difference between one meal a day and nutrition window, the long-term sustainability equation. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Mar 22, 202230 min

Ep 116Ep. 116 - What Carbs Should We Be Eating? | Low Carbohydrate Vs Isoenergetic Balanced Diets For Reducing Weight And Cardiovascular Risk | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss low carbohydrate versus isoenergetic balanced diets for reducing weight and cardiovascular risk, Should we be eating carbs? What carbs should we be eating? Research Linkshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4090010/ https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/b8a4/e1194ed3bb9aa062155b40b43faf0191b8c8.pdf Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Mar 15, 202228 min

Ep 115Ep. 115 - Doing Exercise Fasted Vs Fed | Is Intermittent Fasting And Doing Weight Training Effective On Body Composition? | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the effects of overnight fasted exercise on weight loss and body composition, monitoring blood sugar before and after exercise, doing cardio or exercise fasted versus fed, the effects of intermittent fasting, and lifting weights. Research Linkshttps://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/2/4/43 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031938421001451?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S026156141930010X https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28698222/ Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Mar 8, 202235 min

Ep 114Ep. 114 - Do You Need To Be Supplementing On Your Fasting Journey? | Blood Sugar Control | Potential Benefits Of Cinnamon | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss blood sugar control, the potential benefits of cinnamon, are you fasting the right way if you're not taking supplementation? Research Links Cinnamonhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14633804/ https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/26/12/3215/21858/Cinnamon-Improves-Glucose-and-Lipids-of-People https://cinnamonfood.com/cinnamon-dosage/ Chromium and Vanadiumhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3308119/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16339278/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24725432/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0162013414000889?via%3Dihub Gymnema Sylvestrehttps://nahalsabzsalamat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shanmugasundaram1990-1-1.pdf Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Mar 1, 202241 min

Ep 113Ep. 113 - Food Sensitivities | Is There Truly A Specific Way To Break Fast "Correctly"? | Bulletproof Coffee

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***Join the Fasting Ramp-Up Challenge that starts February 23,2022, TOMORROW! We saw INCREDIBLE results from the January Challenge, so don't miss your chance to join us! REGISTER HERE! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss food sensitivities, do digestive enzymes change when fasting? Is there truly a specific way that we can say breaking the fast "correctly"? What could a successful weight loss journey look like? And making sure that you do feel good after you break your fast. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Feb 22, 202227 min

Ep 112Ep. 112 - The Complexity Of Metformin Vs Berberine | What Are The Side Effects, Risks, And Rewards? | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***Join the Fasting Ramp-Up Challenge that starts February 23,2022! We saw INCREDIBLE results from the January Challenge, so don't miss your chance to join us! REGISTER HERE! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the complexity of metformin versus berberine, the incredible benefits of berberine, metformin mechanism and the side effects of both, why berberine is not just for pre-diabetics in the short term, and how it has a great effect without the side effects compared to the standard operating procedure in the medical system. Here is the link for the Berberine recommendation: https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/ffl-berberine-complex Product: Douglas Labs "Berberine Balance" Episode related links: The mechanisms of action of metforminAMPK: The Energy-Boosting, Hormone-Balancing Benefits of AMPK Metformin and berberine, two versatile drugs in treatment of common metabolic diseases Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Feb 15, 202233 min

Ep. 111 - Meal planning for your fasting goals | Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan...which is best for me? | What's in our fridge? | Simple rules for healthy eating | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***Join the Fasting Ramp-Up Challenge that starts February 23,2022! We saw INCREDIBLE results from the January Challenge, so don't miss your chance to join us! REGISTER HERE! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss being proactive in the meal planning process to support your fasting goals. This includes planning for breaking your fast, practical matters to optimize food prep, and eating a variety of healthy foods to complement your fasting. Need some ideas? Check out the cookbook Tommy and his wife use! Paleo Cooking with your Instant Pot Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Feb 8, 202223 min

Ep. 110 - Can I fast with gout? How to lose the weight & control flare-ups | Fasting and blood pressure, diuretics, & kidneys | Can fasting & keto make gout worse? | Free OMAD Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the key points to understanding how fasting can be optimized to coexist with gout and high uric acid levels. Many physiological processes govern metabolism, weight loss, and gout, so navigating these waters requires a basic understanding and strategy to ensure long-term success. Gout Summary Weight loss for overweight and obese individuals with gout: a systematic review of longitudinal studies Uric acid, impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance in youth with overweight and obesity Beware: Fasting Causes Gout Regulation of uric acid metabolism and excretion Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Feb 1, 202235 min

Ep. 109 - Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Auto-Immune Conditions, Insulin & Fasting - Connecting the Dots | Psoriasis, Inflammation, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss Psoriatic Arthritis and a host of related inflammatory and auto-immune conditions. These ailments are being increasingly acknowledged to have metabolic commonalities, and studies show improvements through fasting and other insulin-lowering methods. Rheum Doctor - What is a high CRP? Measuring inflammation The Impact of Intermittent Fasting (Ramadan Fasting) on Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity, Enthesitis, and Dactylitis: A Multicentre Study Psoriatic Arthritis and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review Effect of fasting with two meals on BMI and inflammatory markers of metabolic syndrome Relationship between C-reactive protein and visceral adipose tissue in healthy Japanese subjects Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Jan 25, 202232 min

Ep 108Ep. 108 - Marriage Merge: Foodie v. Fastie | How to maintain fasting progress | Help! Spouse loves to cook! | Fasting conflicts, fasting boundaries, and putting yourself first | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy address a common listener question about how to navigate fasting with a partner who does not live a fasting lifestyle. With an emphasis on planning, priorities, and healthy communication, they have seen many couples merge their ways of life over time to result in amazing transformations for both parties! They reverse engineer success stories to apply key steps to a variety of scenarios. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Jan 18, 202231 min

Ep 108Ep. 107 - Listener Q&A | Isn't fasting just calorie restriction? | How much should I eat? | Help! I can't stop eating once I start! | How do I get my spouse on board? | I get cramps when I fast...what do I do? | Free OMAD Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JANUARY 12, 2022! WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR NOVEMBER CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live Dr. Scott and Tommy answer listener questions! Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Jan 11, 202240 min

Ep 106Ep. 106 - How John lost 50+ pounds in 4 months fasting | Should you do a 7-day fast or a few 48-hour fasts? | What do I eat to break my fast? | Fasting to get off blood pressure and anxiety meds | Fasting Challenge | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JANUARY 12, 2022! WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR NOVEMBER CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss an incredible listener success story losing almost 60 pounds in just a few months! The path from A to Z looks different for everyone, but there are many common checkpoints and hurdles along the way. Identifying these and getting your questions answered can be the difference between getting to the next milestone on your fasting journey and becoming frustrated with the process. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Jan 4, 202232 min

Ep 105Ep. 105 - Fasting success in 2022 without New Year's resolutions | Should I do a 7-day fast? | Weight loss & health goals | Building your fasting mindset | Intermittent Fasting Challenge

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JANUARY 12, 2022! WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR NOVEMBER CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy break down the often well-intentioned but ineffective New Year's resolution. Changing habits is not easy, but when we consider the context each one, we can formulate a plan to make meaningful improvements that do not need to take all year. Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Dec 28, 202134 min

Ep 104Ep. 104 - Should you do longer, "open-ended" fasts? | Finding yourself in new fasting territory...keep going or break it as planned? | Slippage points and losing fasting focus | Reverse diabetes & pre-diabetes | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss a recent important decision point a member had during an open-ended fast. It can sometimes be difficult to decide how long your next fast should be, especially without a definitive plan to start with. Even with a plan, if you break through a plateau or old mental barrier or limiting belief, you can quickly find yourself at a new crossroad outside of your comfort zone. Looking for some encouragement? Check out the Fasting Wall of Fame! Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Dec 21, 202129 min

Ep 103Ep. 103 - Should I fast before surgery? | Does fasting help wound healing & diabetic ulcers? | Taking antibiotics or pain meds while fasting | Fasting effects on burns, angiogenesis, stem cells, & mTOR | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss how fasting can be used for optimal healing, surgical outcomes, and diabetic ulcers. Research findings and personal observations lead to pushing against the cutting edge of what is known about fasting's benefits. All of this can be applied by using your fasting and eating windows to create the best version of yourself. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7069085/ Looking for some encouragement? Check out the Fasting Wall of Fame! Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Dec 14, 202129 min

Ep 102Ep. 102 - The Holiday Hullabaloo | Fasting during the holidays | Resisting external pressures to put yourself first | New Year's Resolutions DON'T WORK! | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss how to deal with external pressures during the holidays and how to insulate yourself from the all-too-common, year-end weight gain. Small decisions add up over time, so ensure you have a game plan before the Holiday Hullabaloo is in full swing! Looking for some encouragement? Check out the Fasting Wall of Fame! Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Dec 7, 202131 min

Ep 101Ep. 101 - How quickly should I lose weight? Won't I burn muscle if I try to lose weight quickly with fasting? | Metabolic risk factors for slow vs. fast weight loss | Why many diets are low calorie, but HIGH INSULIN | Free OMAD intermittent fasting plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the age old debate about how fast you should lose weight. The data on this topic point in a few different directions, so they break down the study designs and lend insight into how to interpret the results to maximize real world results. How to Prevent Muscle Loss While Fasting (Muscle Loss and Intermittent Fasting) Rapid Weight Loss vs. Slow Weight Loss: Which is More Effective on Body Composition and Metabolic Risk Factors? Looking for some encouragement? Check out the Fasting Wall of Fame! Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Nov 30, 202128 min

Ep 100Ep. 100 - Fasting #WINS & Celebration! | Where do I start? Episode highlight list | Holiday boundaries for success | Tap into a fasting community | 10-Day Fasting DIY Challenge | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***SPECIAL OFFER! GET 20% OFF THE 10-DAY DIY CHALLENGE HERE! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy reflect on so many great #WINS and breakthroughs that listeners have shared over the past 100 episodes! They highlight the best episodes for newcomers to listen to in order to jumpstart their progress, and they announce the Fasting Wall of Fame to find encouragement and hope from fellow fasters. Episodes Highlighted: 39. How to lose 30 pounds fasting 65. Common fasting mistakes 1. Our stories and how we got started with fasting 29. Hunger...is it real? 86. Metabolism, fact and fiction 8. 10,000 steps to nowhere 77. Dramatic effect of simply walking after dinner Looking for some encouragement? Check out the Fasting Wall of Fame! Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Nov 23, 202144 min

Ep 99Ep. 99 - The Annoying Truth about Holiday Weight Gain | Should I do a long fast after the holidays? | Losing 100 pounds doing OMAD | Intermittent Fasting Challenge

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS NOVEMBER 17, 2021! WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live This is the LAST 7-Day LIVE Ramp Up Challenge for the rest of the year! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy debunk the formula for holiday weight gain and how it accumulates over the years. More importantly, they discuss what to do about those pesky pounds and how to set proper boundaries during this time of year to ensure you start next year moving in the right direction. https://time.com/4587800/holiday-weight-gain-diet-sugar/ Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Nov 16, 202134 min

Ep 98Ep. 98 - Fasting and the Holidays | How to lose 5 lbs in the next 10 days | Minimizing weight regain post fasting | Burning fat long after the FAST | 5 Ways to Reduce Weight Gain After FASTING | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD days

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS NOVEMBER 17, 2021! WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live This is the LAST 7-Day LIVE Ramp Up Challenge for the rest of the year! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss a powerful framework that drives the results during the 7-Day challenges, as well as the best ways to minimize weight gain after a FAST. We discuss simple things that can be done to continue the weight loss momentum post fasting. Drink LMNT Article Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Nov 9, 202131 min

Ep 98Ep. 97 - The truth about managing your blood sugar levels | Won't fasting cause my blood sugar to go too low? | Why managing blood sugar can derail weight loss | Intermittent Fasting Challenge

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS NOVEMBER 17, 2021! WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live Dr. Scott and Tommy break down some of the common, but often misguided, recommendations for blood sugar and weight "management." The commonly cited methods to "control" insulin and blood sugar can keep us running in place rather than making actual progress toward our goals. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Nov 2, 202128 min

Ep 96Ep. 96 - Fasting is just another FAD DIET! | How NOT to fast & fasting myths | Does eating late at night cause weight gain? | Dealing with food cravings | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the idea that fasting is just a flash-in-the-pan fad diet like they hear sometimes. They address several common fasting objections, when fasting does NOT work, and why a calorie isn't always a calorie. Early Time-Restricted Feeding Improves Insulin Sensitivity, Blood Pressure, and Oxidative Stress Even without Weight Loss in Men with Prediabetes Behind the Intermittent Fasting Fad Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Oct 26, 202131 min

Ep 95Ep. 95 - Listener Q&A | 43 hours fasted and I GAINED weight?! | Does coffee creamer break my fast? | Electrolytes, salt, and fuzzyheaded feeling | Do I have to cut out carbs? | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Dr. Scott and Tommy answer listener questions! Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Oct 19, 202131 min

Ep 94Ep. 94 - Staggering costs of being overweight | Magic at 72 hours | Choosing between buying food or medicine | What blood tests should I ask for? | Bariatric Surgery vs. Fasting | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the rising costs of diabetes and blood sugar medications. As the solutions to modern healthcare problems become increasingly complex, they look for simple solutions and how to improve blood markers without breaking the bank. https://www.businessinsider.com/diabetic-diabetes-price-of-insulin-buying-groceries-killing-people-pharma-2021-9 https://www.americanactionforum.org/research/insulin-cost-and-pricing-trends/ Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Oct 12, 202126 min

Ep 93Ep. 93 - Listener Q&A | Massive weight loss success | How fast can I lose weight? | Controlling Gout flare-ups | Raynaud's Syndrome | Next CHALLENGE! | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Dr. Scott and Tommy answer listener questions! Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Oct 5, 202125 min

Ep 92Ep. 92 - Should you do a longer fast before bloodwork? | Will fasting lower your cholesterol? | Fasting effects on triglycerides, HDL, LDL | What is "remnant cholesterol"? | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Dr. Scott and Tommy dive deep into cholesterol and how fasting affects bloodwork numbers in the short and long term. There are many misconceptions and evolving guidelines for cholesterol and determining risk for cardiovascular disease, which also vary in different parts of the world. These topics are discussed with a focus on optimizing health through fasting. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/farewell-fasting-cholesterol-test-201606169784 https://betabios.com/debunked/cholesterol/remnant-cholesterol/ Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Sep 28, 202130 min

Ep 91Ep. 91 - What is "water weight" anyway? Fasting to lower blood pressure and reduce swelling, water retention | Do low sodium diets work? | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the often misunderstood aspects of insulin, "water weight," blood pressure, and how they are affected by fasting. These are complex systems in the body, and fasting directly impacts each of them. They reference several articles that lay out the science, as well as personal experiences and feedback related to common fasting experiences. References for this episode: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/pdf/10.1152/jappl.1954.6.8.509 https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/BF00252649.pdf https://www.nature.com/articles/nrcardio.2010.123 https://www.nature.com/articles/hr201377 Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Sep 21, 202128 min

Ep 90Ep. 90 - What actually causes insulin resistance? | How do insulin, fasting, food, fats, and sleep affect weight, fat loss, and insulin resistance? | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the various contributing factors to insulin resistance. The vicious cycle that insulin resistance creates can be perplexing to reverse, unless the whole picture is considered. The short-term and long-term resistance to insulin that build over time are affected by our daily lives, but fasting is perhaps the most powerful antidote available. What causes insulin resistance? Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Sep 14, 202131 min

Ep 89Ep. 89 - Should you cut carbs to lose weight? | How do different foods affect blood sugar, hunger, and fat loss? | Insulin friendly lifestyle & insulin sensitivity | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS SEPTEMBER 8, 2021! www.thefastingforlife.com/live WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR JULY CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss a recent study looking at the effects of certain specific carbohydrate-rich foods and the resulting insulin and blood sugar responses. They interpret the results and provide insight on practicing carbohydrate, macronutrient, or whole food group restriction and short-term results vs. long-term sustainability and maintenance. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Sep 7, 202126 min

Ep 88Ep. 88 - Snickers Fast Bar?! Fasting Foods?! Blood Sugar Lowering Meal Plans | Bulletproof Coffee, Keto Ice Cream | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS SEPTEMBER 8, 2021! www.thefastingforlife.com/live WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR JULY CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss a recent trend in marketing involving "softening" the fasting lifestyle to allow more room for food, supplements, and hacks. Understanding the benefits of true fasting and considering what is given up during "augmented fasting" have long-term implications and impact many measures of success. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Aug 31, 202123 min

Ep 87Ep. 87 - Listener Q&A | Feeling tired after breaking a fast | Water makes me HUNGRY | Can fasting improve wrist tension & inflammation? | Repeating Longer Fasts | Am I getting enough protein? | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***JOIN THE FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE THAT STARTS SEPTEMBER 8, 2021! WE SAW INCREDIBLE RESULTS FROM OUR JULY CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW. www.thefastingforlife.com/live Dr. Scott and Tommy answer listener write in questions spanning from beginner to advanced fasting. They lend perspective from research, personal experience, coaching anecdotes, and watching long-term results unfold from challengers who continue to see results through the Fasting For Life Continuity group after a recent challenge. Trace Minerals mentioned in this episode Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Aug 24, 202127 min

Ep 86Ep. 86 - Does weight loss slow your metabolism? | Fasting and Metabolism | 36-hour fasts boost metabolic rate and protect against adaptive thermogenesis | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the often cited concern of metabolism and how weight loss and diets can affect resting metabolic rate. Adaptive thermogenesis is one of the body's homeostatic responses to changing caloric intake, which can lead to a change in metabolic rate. They discuss how these relate to fasting and how to use this information to optimize fasting results and support long-term metabolic health. Nunes CL, Casanova N, Francisco R, et al. Does adaptive thermogenesis occur after weight loss in adults? A systematic review [published online ahead of print, 2021 Mar 25]. Br J Nutr. 2021;1-19. doi:10.1017/S0007114521001094 Is it true that weight loss can result in a “slow metabolism”? Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! You can also leave us a review on Facebook! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Aug 17, 202128 min

Ep 85Ep. 85 - Morning vs. Afternoon Workouts to Increase Insulin Sensitivity | Fasting to boost exercise benefits and weight loss | Insulin Resistance Assessment and using better tools to track your progress | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss an interesting article looking at the effects of morning versus afternoon exercise on metabolic health and insulin resistance. The data are extremely supportive of planning exercise times to drastically improve metabolism, fat burning, and fasting results. They also introduce the Insulin Assessment tool to track long-term metabolic health, which can be found at the link below. https://www.thefastingforlife.com/resources https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7757369/ https://calculator.academy/waist-to-height-ratio-calculator-whtr-calculator/?fbclid=IwAR2DiLTYgyDvS3qhnih67IH20MGPe7KDXYEfgwhXZJkFQZdPOHvYu0f3yLQ#f1p1 Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Aug 10, 202130 min

Ep 84Ep 84 - Why overly restrictive diets fail long term | Healthy relationship with foods to avoid FOMO and overindulging | Reintroducing "off limit" foods | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss a classic study on overindulging after using restrictive eating. Trigger foods, fear of missing out, and black/white perfectionist thinking within a diet and weight loss journey often lead to unhealthy relationships with certain foods and undesirable outcomes in the future. They talk through how to prevent and correct this to find a better balance and easier success with fasting. Herman CP, Mack D. Restrained and unrestrained eating. J Pers. 1975;43(4):647-660. doi:10.1111/j.1467-6494.1975.tb00727.xHealth and Behavior: The Interplay of Biological, Behavioral, and Societal Influences. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog 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 makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them! Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com Join the Community on Facebook! Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife

Aug 4, 202127 min