All episodes of Fasting For Life

DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! In today’s episode of the "Fasting for Life" podcast, we discuss how intermittent fasting can restore and optimize health beyond just weight loss. We highlight the benefits of fasting for gut health, energy levels, mental clarity, and sleep improvement. We also discuss how modern lifestyles contribute to chronic diseases and how fasting can counteract these through reduced insulin resistance and healthier eating patterns. Additionally, we...

Published 07/23/24

Fasting For Life

Published 07/23/24

Ep. 238 - Best Intermittent Fasting Protocols for Diabetes | Comparing TRE, ADF, 5:2 & Periodic Fasting | Lowering A1C & Insulin Resistance | Pushing Past Fasting Plateaus | Strategies for Fasting Success

DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! In today’s episode of the "Fasting for Life" podcast, we discuss the benefits and strategies of intermittent fasting to improve health and reverse conditions like type 2 diabetes. We delve into a recent research article that compares different fasting methods, finding all superior to conventional diets but noting that twice-weekly fasting provides the most comprehensive improvements. Despite the variations in outcomes for different fasting...

Published 07/16/24

Ep. 237 - Intermittent Fasting + Exercise: Maximizing Health Benefits | Improving Body Composition | Boosting VO2 Max | Reducing Cardiovascular Risk | Finding Your Optimal Fasting & Fitness Routine

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS July 10, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 07/09/24

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS July 10, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 07/02/24

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS July 10th, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off summer time and prep with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on July 10th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge! REGISTER...

Published 06/25/24

Ep. 234 - Overcoming Emotional Eating & Fasting Fatigue | Simplifying Food Choices for Weight Loss | Maintaining Results After Reaching Your Goal | Fasting During Work Trips & Social Situations | Strategies for Staying on Track

DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Join Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling as they tackle listener questions in this insightful Q&A episode of the Fasting for Life podcast. The hosts dive deep into strategies for achieving those last few pounds of weight loss, maintaining motivation during challenging situations, and staying on track with fasting during work trips and social events. Learn valuable tips for overcoming fasting fatigue, dealing with peer pressure, and...

Published 06/18/24

Ep. 233 - Leptin Resistance: How Fasting & Food Choices Optimize the "Satiety Hormone" | Breaking the Weight Gain Cycle, Restoring Balance & Boosting Dopamine with Protein-Rich Foods

DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! In this episode of Fasting for Life, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling dive deep into the role of leptin in obesity and how it interacts with insulin to influence weight gain and hunger signals. They explore how fasting can be leveraged to improve leptin sensitivity and break the cycle of leptin resistance, which is a key driver of obesity. The hosts provide practical strategies for optimizing leptin levels through manageable fasting periods...

Published 06/11/24

Ep. 232 - 5 Powerful Ways to Improve Insulin Sensitivity, Lose Weight, and Boost Energy | Metabolic Health Secrets | How to Leverage Daily Habits to Optimize Blood Sugar Response with Fasting

DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! In this episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling explore the critical role of insulin sensitivity in maintaining optimal metabolic health, promoting weight loss, and boosting energy levels. They discuss five powerful strategies to improve insulin sensitivity and reverse insulin resistance: fasting, exercise, low-carb eating, stress reduction, and prioritizing sleep. By incorporating these lifestyle changes in combination with fasting,...

Published 06/04/24

Ep. 231 - When the Scale Fails You: Non-Scale Victories & Fasting for Sustainable Weight Loss | Overcoming Expectations, Celebrating Progress & Embracing Self-Compassion

DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! In today’s episode of the "Fasting for Life" podcast, we discuss the psychological challenges weight loss seekers face when relying solely on the scale for progress tracking. We emphasize the importance of focusing on non-scale victories, setting behavior-based goals, and maintaining a health-centric mindset rather than an appearance-focused one. Additionally, we encourage mindful eating, consistent journaling to track progress, seeking...

Published 05/28/24

Ep. 230 - Low Carb vs. Calorie Debate: New Study Challenges Conventional Obesity Wisdom | Insulin's Pivotal Role in Fat Storage & Gene Expression | Practical Fasting & Food Choice Strategies for Weight Loss

In today’s episode of the "Fasting for Life" podcast, we delve into the debate between the calorie in, calorie out model and the carbohydrate insulin model of obesity, focusing on a recent study involving obese mice. The study found that a low-carb, high-fat diet prevented the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) more effectively than the Western diet, even under similar caloric conditions. We emphasize the significant role of macronutrients, insulin levels, and meal timing...

Published 05/21/24

Ep. 229 - Fasting Q&A: Resolving Acid Reflux, Supplements While Fasting, Overcoming OMAD Plateaus for Families, Shift Work Strategies | Balancing Digestive Enzymes, Meal Timing & Keeping Momentum | Join the Fasting Challenge

In today’s episode, we answer listener questions related to fasting. We address topics like dealing with acid reflux during fasting, taking supplements while fasting, breaking through weight loss plateaus, and managing fasting schedules for night shift workers. We emphasize the importance of individualizing fasting plans to fit one's lifestyle, being patient with progress, and making strategic adjustments to overcome challenges. We also highlight the benefits of time-restricted eating and the...

Published 05/14/24

Ep. 228 - 6 Powerful Types of Fasting: Autophagy, Gut Reset, Fat Loss, Dopamine Detox | Intermittent, Extended & Therapeutic Fasting Benefits | Healing, Weight Loss & Longevity | Join the Fasting Challenge

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS May 8, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 05/07/24

Ep. 227 - Proven Fasting Strategies to Shed 20 Pounds of Fat for Life | Achieving Sustainable Weight Loss, Overcoming Plateaus & Dieting Mentality | 80/20 Rule, Prioritizing Protein, Mindset Shifts | Master Your Fasting Challenge

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS May 8, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 04/30/24

Ep. 226 - High Fat vs. High Carb: Metabolic Impact of Breaking a 38-Hour Fast | Optimizing Ketones, Insulin & Glucagon | Importance of Fasting Decisions for Metabolic Flexibility | Risks of Fasting "Hacks" & Fat Fasting | Nutrisense CGM

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS May 8th, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on May 8th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 04/23/24

Ep. 225 - Fasting Q&A: Digestive Enzymes for Acid Reflux, Supplements While Fasting, Overcoming Plateaus with OMAD & 48-Hour Fasts, Shift Work Strategies | Time-Restricted Feeding Windows | Fasting Challenge | Nutrisense CGM

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS March 20, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 04/16/24

Ep. 224 - Fasting Q&A: Alcohol & Breaking a Fast, Transitioning to OMAD, Overcoming Fasting Fatigue & Lack of Motivation | Key Differences Between 20:4 & OMAD | Ravenous Hunger After Fasting | Nutrisense CGM

In today’s episode, we discuss various topics related to fasting, including the impact of alcohol consumption on fasting goals, the progression to one meal a day (OMAD) fasting, and the feelings of being ravenous after ending a fast. The discussion includes actionable advice on how to approach these issues, such as small habit changes, considering personal motivations, and the importance of aligning actions with long-term health goals for sustainable results. Listeners are encouraged to use...

Published 04/09/24

Ep. 223 - 42 Surprising Factors That Affect Blood Glucose: Stress, Sleep, Alcohol & More | Optimizing Insulin Sensitivity & Preventing Diabetes | Personalized Nutrition & Microbiome Impact | Nutrisense CGM

In today’s episode, we discuss 42 factors (well, not all of them!) that affect blood glucose, emphasizing the importance of understanding how individual behaviors, environments, medications, and biological factors can impact blood sugar levels. We explore how fasting can be a powerful tool in managing and improving blood sugar regulation, and highlight key areas such as food choices, hydration, stress, and the timing of meals and exercise. We encourage listeners to take actionable steps, like...

Published 04/02/24

Ep. 222 - Women Need More Sleep for Optimal Insulin Sensitivity | Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Metabolic Health | Prioritizing Sleep Over Morning Exercise? | Improving Fasting Results with Earlier Eating Windows | Join the Fasting Challenge

In today’s episode, we discuss the integral role of sleep, particularly for women, in maintaining insulin sensitivity and overall health, emphasizing that sleep is often neglected but critically affects metabolic health. We explore a study revealing that even mild sleep deprivation can worsen insulin resistance without affecting body weight, and also delve into optimal timing for exercise. We address the misconception that OMAD (one meal a day) dinners are superior, and share resources for...

Published 03/26/24

Ep. 221 - Does Early Time-Restricted Carb Intake Improve Glycemic Control in Diabetes? | Circadian Rhythm & Insulin Sensitivity | Whole Foods Mediterranean Diet vs. Fasting | Varying Fasting Windows for Sustainability | Join the Fasting Challenge

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS March 20, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 03/19/24

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS MARCH 20TH, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 03/12/24

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS March 20, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 18th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!...

Published 03/05/24

Ep. 218 - Our Top 5 Non-Negotiables For Fasting For Fat Loss

In today’s episode of The Fasting For Life podcast, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling discussed their top five non-negotiables for fasting for fat loss: incorporate daily movement, such as walking, consume no liquid calories, particularly during a fat loss phase, prioritize protein intake, maintain clean fasting and eating windows without snacking in between, and start implementing these practices immediately rather than delaying. They emphasized the importance of these non-negotiables in...

Published 02/27/24

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Published 02/20/24

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Published 02/13/24