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  • Episode #196

    In this week's episode, Coach Bethany gets to talk with Melanie Bugg, a client who shares her health and weight-loss journey.

    Summary Timestamps:

    Melanie's journey with fasting and weight loss, and became aware of Dr. Fung's work on fasting. (01:51) Success with weight loss but regain the following year due to lifestyle changes. (04:54) Coaching with Bethany to get back on track. (07:13) Analogy about ‘good/bad’ mentality when it comes to fasting and diet. (09:15) How Melanie lost 61 pounds. (11:14) The importance of a positive mindset around food and fasting, and avoiding the ‘good/bad’ mentality. (14:35) How meal prepping and having go-to, default meals helped Melanie stay on track, even when cooking different meals for her son. (17:14) Melanie’s top tip for navigating social situations. (21:16)

    Chapters:

    00:00 Disclaimer

    01:51 Melanie’s weight-loss and fasting journey

    04:54 Successful weight loss followed by regain

    07:13 Coaching to get back on track

    09:15 Analogy about ‘good/bad’ mentality

    11:14 61-pound weight loss!

    14:35 Importance of a positive mindset

    17:14 Meal prepping

    21:16 Tip for navigating social situations

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

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    Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #195

    In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Lisa discuss successfully integrating fasting and a plant based dietary approach.

    Summary Timestamps:

    The different types of plant-based diets. (03:19) The importance of finding the right plant-based diet that works for you. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. (05:37) Lisa’s experience with plant-based diet and fasting. (07:34) Tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet. (10:35) The benefits of resistant starch. (15:35) Protein sources. (22:23) The importance of listening to your body and finding a plant-based approach that supports overall health and well-being, rather than strictly adhering to a set of rules. (28:16)

    LINKS & RESOURCES

    BOOKS

    Ketotarian by Will Cole

    Plant-Forward Keto by Liz Macdowell (also Vegan Keto)

    Oh She Glows by Angela Liddon (OSG Every Day, For Dinner)

    Jazzy Vegetarian by Laura Theodore (Vegan-ease, Easy vegan Home Cooking)

    Metabolical by Robert Lustig

    TFM PODCAST EPISODES

    #153 Member Transformation: Fredric Isler

    https://www.thefastingmethod.com/member-transformation-fredric-isler/

    #37 Fasting Q&A: Resistant Starch, Starting Protocol, Weight Loss, and Protein

    https://www.thefastingmethod.com/fasting-qa-resistant-starch-starting-protocol-weight-loss-and-protein/

    VIDEOS

    Jason Fung (YouTube) Changing Fast Carbs to Slow Carbs for Weight Loss

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ScTa4CTW0&t=3s

    Chapters:

    00:00 Disclaimer

    03:19 Types of plant-based diet

    05:37 Finding the right approach for you

    07:34 Lisa’s experience

    10:35 Tips for switching to plant-based

    15:35 Resistant starch

    22:23 Plant-based protein sources

    28:16 Listening to your body

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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  • Episode #194

    In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Heather talk about how so often people struggle to achieve their health and weight-loss goals because they maintain an underlying expectation of perfectionism.

    They share how perfectionism may present in the fasting and nutritional efforts you are engaging and encourage more realistic expectations.

    Summary Timestamps:

    Being a beginner means accepting that progress will be messy and imperfect, and that's okay. (02:53) Don’t rush through fasting and lifestyle changes, setting unrealistic expectations and timelines. (04:19) The challenge of not reaching goals is more a problem of not finishing than not starting. (08:21) The problem with streaks (13:32) Two strategies to combat perfectionism. (15:59) Embracing the fact that change takes time and being willing to be ‘messy’ along the way is important for long-term success, and celebrating small wins and progress, rather than focusing on perfection, is key to building sustainable habits. (22:42)

    Chapters:

    00:00 Disclaimer

    02:53 Embracing imperfection

    04:19 Don’t rush it!

    08:21 Why we often fail to reach goals

    13:32 The problem with streaks

    15:59 Two strategies to combat perfectionism

    22:42 Key ways to achieve long-term success

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #193

    In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

    Are home-made smoothies and protein drinks helpful or detrimental as meal replacement when trying to lose weight or reverse type two diabetes? If so, what kind would you recommend? (05:14) Is it acceptable for someone 4’10” to eat 0.6 grams of protein per kilogram instead of TFM’s recommended 0.8-1.2 gram, since they are so petite? (08:32) How does iodine intake and storage work in the body from a scientific perspective? Since iodine is water soluble, what is known about how long the body can maintain adequate iodine levels between dietary intake? Are there any established research findings about the need for iodine during different eating patterns, such as an extended fast? (12:02) Will consistently high uric acid levels from fasting adversely affect my health even if I don't have symptoms of hyperuricemia? (14:08) I believe you addressed this at the time Dr. Peter Attia was a guest on Thomas DeLauer’s YouTube channel, but I can’t remember which one of our podcasts that was. Wasn’t he cautioning about extended fasts and muscle loss for people who were already in great shape - “shredded” if you will? Don’t you quickly regain any muscle lost once you start eating nutrient-dense food again? (15:21) Is there more autophagy happening during exercise or fasting? (21:17) What is the best fasting regime for someone with a low BMI but who has non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? How long should alternate-day fasting (just started two 42-48 hour fasts a week) combined with a whole-food, low-carb diet continue? (23:46) What are your thoughts on fasting while taking ADHD medication? (25:04) Do you have any recommendations for a diet that will starve or kill cancer? (26:23) How long does it take to reverse insulin resistance while doing fasting and low-carb and how do you know when you have? (27:42)

    Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    LINKS

    The two videos from the Fasting & Longevity Summit mentioned in this episode can be found here:

    Dr Ben Bikman - https://youtu.be/3GKiT2Ihek8?si=IHDMFHN3xpp4sEIf

    Dr Brian Lenzkes - https://youtu.be/Qqi8sumxGZY?si=p2QvYcCIjnk_vDLC

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Disclaimer

    05:14 Smoothies as meal replacements

    08:32 Protein allowance

    12:02 Iodine intake

    14:08 High uric acid levels

    15:21 Muscle loss

    21:17 Autophagy from exercise vs fasting

    23:46 ADF for low BMI and NAFLD

    25:04 Fasting while on ADHD medication

    26:23 Diet to starve/kill cancer

    27:42 How long to reverse insulin resistance

    Transcripts of all episodes are available at www.thefastingmethod.com on the Podcast page.

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #192

    In this week's episode, Terri shares two mindset shifts that you can experience in your journey. First, she talks about the common question of whether "this ever gets easier". Then she discusses reframing the steps you take in the journey as self-care, even when they aren't easy or fun or what you are used to doing.

    Summary Timestamps:

    Does it ever get easier to fast? (01:45) Terri’s experience. (03:42) Everyone’s experience varies. (04:31) Does it ever get easier to make healthier food choices? (06:02) Finding foods that work well for your body. (06:23) Terri’s experience of giving up sugar. (07:36) How things feel different and get easier over time but to expect to still think about it sometimes. (10:48) The concept of self-care and how it relates to healthy habits. (12:49) Confusing ‘comfort foods’ with self-care. (15:20) Reframing self-care. (18:47) What do you do every day that is self-care? (21:19)

    Chapters:

    00:00 Disclaimer

    02:03 Does fasting ever get easier?

    06:04 Does making food-choice changes get easier?

    12:49 The importance of self-care.

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #191

    In this episode of The Fasting Method podcast, Megan Ramos interviews Dr. Nadia Pateguana and her incredible daughter, Zinzi, about their new podcast - Forbidden. Dr. Nadia previously shared she was stepping away from TFM to focus on her daughter's health, as well as a big move to Dubai. Dr. Nadia and Zinzi share all of the incredible insights and work they've been doing to help Zinzi as she navigates disordered eating.

    Megan and Dr. Nadia discuss how so many women are often undiagnosed with conditions like ADHD in childhood and how that can go on to impact their eating habits later in life.

    The importance of understanding neurodivergence, as ADHD often presents differently in women and girls compared to boys. [08:01] [30:25] The role of a supportive community, especially the Fasting Method Community, in providing guidance and a safe space to share their story. [13:41] Encouraging others, especially women, to advocate for themselves and seek proper diagnosis and support for ADHD and eating disorders, as these conditions are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. [15:54] [20:23] [26:28] Strategies Nadia and Zinzi have implemented at home, such as using calendars and schedules to help Zinzi stay organized, as well as avoiding restrictive diets and instead focusing on building a healthy relationship with food. [19:02]

    There is a video of this podcast which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/sI68Aoqq5xc

    Dr. Nadia’s Links:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadia_pateguana

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorNadia

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #190

    In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather Shuker to discuss ways to get back into fasting for folks who may be struggling after not having fasted for a while.

    Terri and Heather discuss the video/board game analogies to illustrate how you may be out of practice, but that does not mean you are back at the beginning completely.

    Just like in video games, when you lose a life, you don't have to start over from the beginning. You can pick up where you left off and continue progressing. The same applies to habits and goals - you don't have to start from scratch if you've fallen off track. (01:31) It's common for people to return to healthy habits like fasting after a period of time away. It’s a bit like dusting off an old video game or board game - you may need to relearn some of the mechanics, but you don't have to start over completely. (06:53) If you want to stay proficient at something, you need to stay in the game. The key is to be patient with yourself and focus on consistency rather than perfection. Small, daily steps are more important than trying to achieve your goals quickly. Showing up and making the effort consistently is what leads to long-term success. (09:23) The importance of maintaining support systems and communities, even after reaching your goals. Just like in addiction recovery, continuing to participate in the Community can help you stay on track. (10:22) The danger of too much too soon. A great indicator of success is that you keep showing up. (18:23) Focus on the process rather than just the outcome, and remember that getting back on track is about dusting off old skills, not starting from scratch. (22:40)

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #189

    In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

    I’ve been fasting for six months and was surprised to discover on my annual screening that I am in the early stages of iron deficiency. I am post-menopausal, typically eat red meat twice a week, and fast twice a week. I have been restricting my protein intake but have been taking iron supplements. Should I take iron supplements when I am fasting and are there other things I should consider with fasting as a way of life? [02:03] I recently found out I have high histamine, either from diet and/or not being able to process it. I was wondering if longer fasts, say over 24 hours, would help to get rid of high histamine and settle my body down? [05:37] I can physically feel when I am losing weight. I feel a mild tingling on the back of my thighs and glutes. It doesn’t really bother me and I look forward to the sensation as I know I am headed in the right direction. Is there a name for this sensation and is it a cellular, biochemical function? I like to think of it as fat cells dissolving! [09:41] What are your thoughts on dry fasting? [12:58] What is the allowable ketone level while fasting for two to three days (on a strict ketogenic/carnivore diet), and at what level should you break your fast? [15:36] If you have a lot of weight to lose and a lot of extra skin, how much dietary protein do you *really* need to eat during your meals? Don’t you want your body to scavenge that extra protein? Does it make a difference to fast with water, salt, and magnesium only, as opposed to using fasting aids such as bone broth? [17:47] How does fasting affect blood circulation? [20:16] Please can you explain the difference between autophagy and chaperone autophagy? [21:30] Can you please explain what is happening when you take vinegar to reduce the impact of blood sugar spikes after eating? [23:02] I don’t seem to be able to get beyond 50 hours when doing longer fasts. Is there a reason for this or is it just that 50 hours is my sweet spot when it comes to fasting? [27:43]

    LINKS:

    Fasting for Kidney Disease - Surprising Benefits

    https://youtu.be/Uyjg5S_ef9k?si=6700whbBLEv8ouML

    #106 Bitesize: Is ADF Fasting Better?

    https://www.thefastingmethod.com/bitesize-is-adf-fasting-better/

    Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Transcripts of all episodes are available at www.thefastingmethod.com on the Podcast page.

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #188

    In this week's episode, Terri is joined by TFM Community member, Sooz, who shares her amazing health journey transformation.

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #187

    In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Bethany to discuss best practices they have gleaned from their clients and Community-member success stories:

    Consistently showing up for Community and coaching meetings, even when struggling. [02:38] Avoiding the habit of finishing others' leftover food, wasting food, or consuming gifted food, and, rather, recognising it as ‘not your food’. [05:20] Tracking food intake for a couple of weeks to increase awareness of unconscious eating habits. [07:57] Defining clear, measurable metrics of success, such as clothing fit or body measurements, rather than relying solely on the scale. [10:33] Setting both interpersonal boundaries (with others) and intrapersonal boundaries (with oneself) to support fasting goals. [13:17] Accepting and embracing the ‘in-between’ phase, where progress is being made but final goals have not yet been reached. [15:40] Scheduling fasts in advance and planning around social events to maintain consistency. [19:08] Comparing consistency in fasting to other areas in your life. [24:14] Immersing yourself in the topic of fasting to stay motivated and inspired. [25:47]

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #186

    In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather to talk about 7 common mistakes fasting beginners make when they are excited about the power of fasting.

    Neglecting to manage electrolytes. [02:25] Trying to string one-meal days over and over instead of alternating fasting and eating days. [07:20] Trying to increase fasting intensity too quickly instead of building up gradually. [10:00] Considering fasting a ‘magic eraser’ without making necessary dietary changes. [14:50] Telling everyone about fasting before establishing a consistent practice. [18:33] Trying to go it alone instead of joining a supportive community. [21:06] Failing to have a plan. [26:04]

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #185

    In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Bethany to talk about the importance of establishing and returning to your fasting foundations or the framework structure you have put into place.

    They emphasize that having strong foundations or a solid framework is integral to navigating life (stressful times, vacations, holidays, etc.) and your fasting lifestyle (fasting and eating healthy foods).

    Terri and Bethany use the analogy of building a house to illustrate this concept - starting with laying a solid foundation. [03:08] Then building a strong frame - TRE (time-restricted eating) [06:07] Go back to the fundamentals - focus on the basics first, such as making healthy food choices and establishing consistent eating and fasting patterns, before attempting more advanced fasting regimens. [08:15] Don’t try to "make up" for periods of going off track by drastically increasing fasting or using fasting in a punitive way as this can be counterproductive. Instead, go back to the fundamentals and rebuild the foundation. [11:18] Don’t try to out-fast a poor diet. [18:38] Balance and patience is important in developing a sustainable fasting and eating routine, rather than quick fixes or extreme measures. [22:32] Don’t compare your journey to other peoples’ experiences. Trust the process and take your time. [27:47]

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

    Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #184

    In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

    Can fasting help with tinnitus and sleep apnea? [09:24] Is distilled water okay to drink? [17:41] Convenience is sort of necessary for active, working people, but getting food from restaurants is not always a good option. What kinds of foods/restaurants are best for simple, no or low-prep foods for someone who does not want to cook or finds cooking to be problematic because of portion-sizes and clean-up? [21:29] Can I use spices like green cardamom pods, cloves, and fennel seeds during fasting days to combat bad breath? My coach said it’s OK to green cardamom pods but I wanted to know if it can be extended to other spices? Are there any I should specifically avoid? [20:55] Could you please talk about how we should change our dietary fat consumption as we progress through the fat-loss journey on LCHF, specifically from the angle of supporting healthy endocrine function. If we define the different stages of fat loss in terms of how much adipose is needed to lose (more than 50lbs, more than 20lbs, less than 20lbs), would dietary fat requirement increase as we progress through these stages, as we would need more dietary fat to support endocrine function? [22:30] I am in perimenopause and have just started HRT. My MD is very supportive of my desire to use fasting as part of my goal to lose fat, lower A1C (I am pre-diabetic) and apoB. She recommended I have full labs in six months to make sure my body has adjusted to HRT and we’ve had enough time to adjust dosage if needed. Does six months seem like an appropriate time frame to wait, and how regularly after that should we repeat these labs? [26:29]

    Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

    LINKS

    #147 (Constipation): https://youtu.be/mM79Rv9Gt2I

    #76 (Constipation): https://youtu.be/5uKER8scDB4

    #180 (Longer Fasts): https://youtu.be/yfwW7mcfEc4

    #45 (Gallbladder): https://youtu.be/QQmdsOJsRsw

    #20 (Gallbladder): https://youtu.be/aSVDawoT-1A

    Transcripts of all episodes are available at www.thefastingmethod.com on the Podcast page.

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  • Episode #183

    In this week's episode, you will hear a solo episode by Terri, the Analogy Queen.

    Because her brain works in analogies, she wanted to share some recent images she has been using in her work with fasting clients and the TFM Community, and encourage listeners to apply these concepts to their own fasting and healthy-eating journeys.

    The key analogies include:

    • Time-restricted eating (TRE) is like a rectangle, while fasting is like a square - TRE is the foundation, and fasting builds upon it. [02:30]

    • Fasting is like riding a horse - the hardest part is getting started, but if you keep going it gets easier. [06:26]

    • Driving with sudden acceleration and braking is like an inconsistent fasting/eating pattern - it's better to gradually adjust your pace. [11:24]

    • Overfeeding dogs with scraps is like constantly snacking or "free-feeding" - it's better to have set meal times. [13:45]

    • Fasting aids or training wheels are tools to help build your fasting skills, but you should eventually be able to fast without them or only use them when you need to. [19:40]

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #182

    In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather for a discussion about a common struggle for so many fasters - getting beyond the 24-hour fasts to do an overnight fast.

    They highlight how to navigate this physically as well as mentally.

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #181

    In this week's episode,Terri is joined by TFM Coach Bethany who shares wisdom to help listeners assess if they might be interfering with their goals by overtraining or avoiding exercise due to beliefs that drive either of these extremes.

    Tune in to find out what the most common signs of overtraining are and what you should do about it.

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #180

    In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

    We’re getting more questions about children and insulin resistance. Of course the parents should always check with their pediatrician, but could you speak on what type of diet a child could be on if they start showing signs of a metabolic issue, especially if the mother had gestational diabetes while carrying them? [01:47] If someone lost their sense of smell during COVID, but could smell during a five-day fast, would it be a good idea to keep at it, hopefully, for a permanent restoration of their sense of smell? [04:56] I can't quite make myself fast for more than 24 hrs. In the last three, months I've started eating once a day, mostly every day, with 17 to 24 hours fasting in between. Would I be able to completely reverse the type 2 diabetes if I stick to this way of eating? [08:10] Dr. Fung, in one of your videos you suggested eating your protein and fat ten minutes before eating carbs. How many grams of fat or protein are required? [12:10] Could Dr. Fung discuss Carnivore as an elimination diet, and what his thoughts are about adopting it as a long-term diet? [18:22] I have a CGM and my BG goes up about after my first meal, plateaus at that higher level, goes up even higher after the second meal, and then slowly returns to the original level overnight. Does this mean that my meals are too close together? Should I wait to have the second meal only when my BG returns to the original value after one meal? [23:06] Is it important to have a ketone monitor or CGM? Are blood ketone monitors more accurate? [25:25] It seems to me that just getting one blood test (fasting glucose) to determine if you're pre-diabetic or not could be very misleading, given the variability? [27:39] Why and how do non-caloric, sugar-free, natural sweeteners, such as Atevia and Truvia, raise insulin? [29:26]

    LINKS

    Dr. Fung’s YouTube video, Why Food Order Matters:

    https://youtu.be/o8TeVf6rR7k?si=ql_PzlJNavArU8de

    Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

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    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #179

    In this week's episode,Terri is once again joined by Coach Heather Shuker. They discuss ways that we interfere with feeling motivated vs ways that we can help foster motivation.

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #178

    In this week's episode,Terri is joined by TFM Community mentor Lisa Enns who shares her health and weight-loss journey. This is a great episode to remind all of us of the longer-term reality of the ‘fasting and eating well’ approach.

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • Episode #177

    In this week's episode,Terri is joined by Coach Heather Shuker. They discuss what actually motivates the brain and why this makes relying on motivation to fast and make healthy food choices complicated.

    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.