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Episode 22: Intermittent Fasting 101 – Building Habits That Stick
Episode Summary: Ever wondered if intermittent fasting could work for you? In this episode, I share my five-year journey with this lifestyle—how I got started, the challenges I overcame, and the freedom and balance it brought to my life. Discover how small, consistent changes can transform your health, habits, and mindset. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this lifestyle work!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- My personal journey with intermittent fasting and how I got started
- The key principles of popular diets I’ve tried, including Fit for Life, Atkins, and Paleo
- The science behind intermittent fasting: autophagy, ketosis, and metabolic health
- How I adapted fasting to fit my lifestyle and balanced it with family life
- Practical tips for building habits that stick and overcoming challenges
Resources and Links Mentioned
Books & Podcasts:
- Delay, Don’t Deny by Gin Stephens: Link to book
- Fast. Feast. Repeat. by Gin Stephens: Link to book
- Intermittent Fasting Stories Podcast by Gin Stephens: Link to podcast
Articles on the Science of Fasting:
Videos by Gin Stephens:
- How Often Should You Weigh Yourself During Intermittent Fasting?
- More from Gin Stephens: What Exactly Is Alternate Day Fasting? – ft. Gin Stephens
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