Episode #167

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

1. If the stomach rumbles about an hour after having a black coffee, does this mean that the coffee raised insulin? [01:43]
2. Is insulin released only when the food is in the mouth? It feels like when a big, heavy meal is in the stomach for hours I could still add a supplement or snack to it and it wouldn't make a difference, but would there be an additional insulin release? [02:54]
3. I have read that it is recommended to 'anchor' your weight after a 10% reduction in BF%. Can you say a bit more about this? I presume you would 'anchor' by scaling back on fasting, and adjusting frequency and intensity in response to any changes in BF% so as to keep it stable. But what happens if you go all the way in one go? Do you need to 'anchor' for longer at the lower BF% in order for it to become your new set weight or does the research say it's not possible to reset it that low if you didn't pause along the way? [03:35]
4. Is it true that a longer fast (or intense exercise) can stress your body, causing insulin to go up, and, therefore, might even be counterproductive? [14:08]
5. One of the biggest effects of blood glucose and insulin spikes is the damage to small blood vessels. These spikes damage the organs that predominantly rely on small vasculature like kidneys, eyes, nerves in fingers and toes, leading to complications like diabetic kidney failure, macular degeneration, and neuropathy. Hyperinsulinemia is really a microvascular disease. Could you please share how you explain this process to non-medical folks?  I fail to explain to my family members in layperson terms exactly what it is about the spikes of BG and insulin that damages the small blood vessels. [16:24]
6. In The Obesity Code, you wrote about a study where they overfed people to get them to gain weight. The study showed that they had a hard time putting weight on because their bodies knew to burn it off. So my question is, if our bodies experience this effect as per the study, what signs would there be (such as raised temperature and/or heart rate) to get our body to burn the extra calories consumed? [22:57]

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LINKS:

Dr. Fung's YouTube video, Why the Body Set Weight Changes EVERYTHING about Weight Loss, that was mentioned in this episode:

https://youtu.be/SJ74lVPgaHE?si=j_YZV3WS__zumbXI

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SUMMER BREAK As Terri takes a couple of weeks away from her podcast duties, please enjoy a replay of one of the most popular episodes.

Episode #166 (#137)

In this episode Nadia and Terri dive deep into why so many of us struggle to make progress and therefore stay stuck in the uncomfortable space of starting/stopping, or how many of us push ourselves so hard that we can't sustain consistently to see the lasting results.

Tune in to find out how our brain can sometimes trip us up when it comes to motivation because of its love for novelty, and why so many people start the New Year with good intentions but struggle to maintain that momentum for long enough to see lasting results.

How do we change our mindset to overcome these issues? Terri shares some great analogies to help adjust our mindset and behaviour and take confident steps towards the success we have been looking for, and Nadia reinforces the importance of taking a step-by-step approach towards therapeutic fasting that starts with, of course, TRE (time-restricted eating).

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Episode #157

In this episode, Terri is joined by TFM's Jamie Cipriani to discuss a book they both found powerful. They discuss This Naked Mind by Annie Grace in which she shares her own break from her problematic relationship with alcohol and how others can change this aspect of their lives.

Jamie and Terri discuss how this may resonate for you if alcohol is interfering with your journey, and also dig into the parallel of addictive foods and how we may struggle in deciding whether to let them go. 

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Episode #67                                                                                                                  

In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss an important distinction for everyone to understand—the difference between therapeutic fasting and a general fasting lifestyle approach. They discuss how this can feel confusing or misleading to folks newer to the fasting community. And bring in clinical examples of how many people achieve their health goals. They also help differentiate the healing process that takes place during therapeutic fasting and the longer-term effects of making fasting a regular part of your lifestyle.  

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Episode #66

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Does fasting help with brain health or is diet more important? [02:03]

2. Does fasting "wreck" your metabolism? [04:37]

3. Can you exercise while fasting and would it help speed up weight loss? [12:03] 

4. Are there benefits of fasting for someone who has optimal biomarkers and is at their ideal weight? If so, what does that look like? [15:37] 

5. Can fasting help you recovery from mycotoxin issues? [20:01]

6. I've made great progress with weight loss and other hormonal markers related to my PCOS since I began fasting, but my facial hair hasn't improved at all. Does the hirsutism go away with hormone stabilization or should I get laser hair removal? [22:04]

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Episode #65

In this episode, Megan, Terri, and Nadia, discuss the upcoming, chocolate-laden Valentine's Day and how to deal with those temptations, as well as some strategies to prepare for a meal out and what to look out for at restaurants.

Tune it to find out what Megan and her husband are doing this year, what Nadia is planning with her girls, and what Terri has to share about love language. 

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Episode #64 

In this episode, Megan is joined by Eve Mayer, co-author of their New York Times Bestseller, Life in the Fasting Lane.  

Tune into join them for a catch-up and discussion of the highs and lows of the COVID-19 lockdown and where they are with their fasting and lifestyle today.

Links:

You can find the video series that follows Eve's supervised 10-day fast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB5si9g1joQfif8I31rPux1jlTlDEU_8n

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Episode #63

In this episode, Terri and Nadia discuss our relationship with food: 

• Emotional eating
• Food as nutrition
• Why different people have different relationships with food
• Fasting and food avoidance
• 'Breaking up' with problematic foods
• Choosing foods that best support you and making that part of your identity

Fasting Q&A

Terri and Nadia also answer two listener questions: 

1. How do I lose that last 10 pounds and then maintain it? Fasting is easy but losing those last 10 pounds is not! I don't want to keep yoyoing.. [29:04]

2. I was diagnosed with early menopause aged 39 (now 43). I would like to understand what happens with women's hormones when they are menopausal and what about that profile makes losing weight difficult. Will fasting help? [33:09]   

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Episode #62                                                                                               

In this episode Megan and Terri discuss "motivation" and some of the ways people tend to over-rely on feeling motivated before doing something. They also discuss the value in finding your WHY--your reasons that doing something that may feel difficult or complicated is worth it to you despite the challenge.      

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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 #61       

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. My baby is now 6 months old, happy and healthy and I'm still struggling to get back into fasting. Is it possible there are still fluctuating hormones at play here with lack of consistent sleep or do I need to give myself a bit more grace and start from the very beginning? [01:51]

2. I heard you say that putting vinegar on potatoes sometimes cuts the carb load. What type of vinegar should I use and how much? [08:04]

3. How much I should be eating on days I am not fasting? [14:08] 

4. When you're new to fasting, what is the best way to start? [20:32] 

5. What is the best eating frequency for kids? I have a toddler & 2 kiddos in elementary school. Our pediatrician & family/friends communicate that they should all be having 3 meals + 2 snacks each day. Is this healthy? When do you transition away from snacks? [21:51]

6. For weight loss, you previously mentioned that 16/8 isn't enough. I'd like to try 24 hours/OMAD for a month and if I'm still not losing weight then I'll move to 36 hours and so on. Please give me some insights about what I need to do or not do in order to successfully fast for longer than 16/8. [32:37] 

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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 #60

In this episode, Megan, Terri, and Nadia share their top three tips for getting into the groove again after the holiday season. 

Happy New Year everyone!

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Episode #59 

In this episode, Terri sits down with Heather Shuker, one of her coaching clients, to discuss her transformation over the past 6 months of their work together. Heather shares her journey prior to joining the TFM Community Membership as well as the personal transformation that has occured through her work in coaching. Terri is excited to share this episode so that everyone can hear Heather's take-aways from her personal work that is applicable to anyone exploring or already commmitted to this lifestyle change.

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Episode #58 

In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss the importance of recognizing that what you do eating and fasting wise in one holiday week does not make or break your journey, unless you let it. 

The two share their experiences working with clients and Community members who focused on the foundational skills and experience very little setback during the holiday weeks. They emphasize strategies for making the most of the holiday time without allowing it to become a slippery slope.

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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 #156

In this episode Dr. Terri Lance addresses some common topics that arise in TFM Community meetings, the TFM Forum, and with her coaching clients.

Tune in to find out more about:

• People pleasing [02:09]
• Managing stress without leaning into problematic food behaviours [11:46]
• Is distraction a helpful strategy for managing stress? [25:18]

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

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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 #57 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Can we take prebiotics and probiotics during extended fasting? [03:07]

2. I'm going to Europe for a few weeks - Italy and France - and want to buy a CGM machine which I know you can get at most pharmacies. Is there a specific brand or type of machine that you recommend? [05:39]

3. Are there any other tests that can be beneficial for women? I've been having a lot of problems with my hormones (specifically a low level of testosterone) and I'm tired of going to doctors who seem to do tests and tell me things are, "OK," without cross referencing hormone levels or taking other tests into consideration. I'm at the point where I want to become my own "doctor" as far as monitoring my glucose and hormone levels. [15:57] 

4. Should you fat fast or do extended fasting before holiday events? [23:15] 

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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 #56 

In today's episode, Terri and Nadia are back to discuss more things TRE (time-restricted eating):

• why not "skipping steps" is important
• the importance of mastering TRE in achieving and sustaining your long-term goals
• "eating windows" vs "full meals"
• how developing a solid "holding pattern" is key to getting through stressful times

If you missed Part 1, just go back to episode #52 to catch up.

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Episode #55

In this episode, Megan, Nadia, and Terri discuss how the holiday season should NOT a write-off when it comes to your health. 

Listen in as the three of them discuss:

• the importance and power of TRE
• the mindset behind "writing-off" the holidays
• "decision burnout" vs weekly planning
• learning how to pivot using your "fasting dial"
• changing it up 
• how to maintain focus

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Episode #54

In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss ways to manage your holidays as far as your eating strategies and discussing your decisions with friends and family.

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Episode #53 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Last year I had a hysterectomy, but kept my ovaries. At the time, I was in peri-menopause. How will this impact fasting and should I do anything differently? [02:27]

2. Do vitamins or pain-relief tablets break a fast? [08:44]

3. If female hormones are so important for women and help us maintain weight during reproductive age, what do you think about the impact of birth control pills on metabolism? [13:41] 

4. We often travel for an extended amount of time to 4000m. I am not sure if fasting 48-72 hrs would put too much stress on the body since high altitude is a big change for the body anyway? [20:58] 

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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 #52 

In today's episode, Terri and Nadia discuss the Hot Topic of TRE (time-restricted eating):

• What is TRE and how to master it
• TRE as the building block or foundation of successful intermittent fasting 
• The power of language and why Coach Terri doesn't like the term "Eating Windows" 
• Mindful eating strategies (such as "Plating") for successful TRE 

To be continued! Part 2 of All Things TRE coming to you soon.

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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 #51 

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Halloween and celebrate our upcoming one-year anniversary of the podcast with BIG and exciting changes.

We are delighted to introduce our new co-host, Dr. Terri Lance. Coach Terri is a PhD behavioural psychologist and certified health coach for The Fasting Method.

Tune in to hear Megan, Nadia and Terri discuss:

• Halloween and how to navigate this candy-laden holiday
• Defining what "your foods" and "not your foods" are
• Establishing new, fun, and meaningful Halloween traditions
• Planning a good, better or BEST strategy for getting through Halloween

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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 #50

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. You say not to nurse coffee that contains cream. Is it OK to nurse a cup of black coffee or hot tea (without caffeine in it) during your fast? [02:20]

2. During the week before menstruation should I not fast at all? I would love a guide that gives a general idea of what types of fasting are recommended related to where a woman is in her cycle, keeping hormones in mind? [10:47]

3. I decided to do time-restricted eating for life and it's working for me, but I don't understand why it's working for me? [20:03]

4. Is resistance training in a fasted state, specifically longer fasts of 72 hours, a waste of time when there's no intake of protein before and after sessions to trigger muscle protein synthesis? [27:55]

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Blog posts about exercise and fasting: https://blog.thefastingmethod.com/category/exercise/

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Episode #49

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview Dr. Stephen Hussey, a chiropractor diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes early on in life. He's learned, discovered, and is sharing so many great things with us today from his book, Understanding the Heart: Surprising Insights into the Evolutionary Origins of Heart Disease―and Why It Matters

Listen in as Megan and Nadia pick Dr. Hussey's brain on some questions about his book and work on:

• Mitochondria, known as the "powerhouse of the cell"
• Which is the most efficient source of fuel with less oxidative stress? Surprise! The heart prefers to burn fatty acids and ketones.
• The diet-heart hypothesis and how we went from "original humans" who ate mostly a diet high in saturated fat to the current recommendations based on "bad science" which demonise fat
• Stress and why this is THE MOST important topic according to Stephen - "Stress really DOES kill"
• What labs to ask your doctor for to mitigate and assess heart risk

Dr. Stephen Hussey's links:

Website: https://www.resourceyourhealth.com/

Social Media: @DrStephenHussey

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Episode #48

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview a very special guest, Sonja Seabon. 

Sonja was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2014, in part, because she self-medicated her work stress with "gummy bears". Listen to how in 2017, her doctor sent her straight to the ER with an A1C of 15.5 and blood glucose of 400.

Find out: 

• how her life has changed since she started fasting
• about Sonja's WHY 
• the amazing weight loss and many, many NSVs (non-scale victories) Sonja has had
• what maintenance looks like for Sonja 

Tune in to find out what Sonja did to achieve such success: what fasting schedules she followed, how her diet changed…and how she's "married" to this way of life. 

Sonja loves the way she feels and looks, and this is the best she has felt in her life at 65 years young! 

Join Megan and Nadia and be inspired by Sonja's story.

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Episode #155

In this episode Dr. Nadia Pateguana and TFM's Coach Bethany discuss fasting and exercise. 

Tune in to find out more about:

• Bethany's story
• How active people and athletes can also have metabolic diseases
• Is it safe to work out in a fasted state?
• Exercise for fat loss
• Muscle building vs muscle strength
• What is Zone 2 training?
• Exercise and longevity
• Setting an exercise foundation
• Training for power
• Hunger when exercising and fasting
• TFM Community questions

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Episode #47 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. What are your favourite NSV (non-scale victories)v? [06:24]

2. Besides improving my body composition, I'm also very interested in the autophagy aspect of fasting. Especially with the skin, could you guys dive a little into this topic? [18:12]

3. When I fast, I always get bad headaches on the second and third days. I know that one possible cause for the headaches is electrolyte imbalance from fasting. I started taking electrolyte drink mixes, but the headaches do not seem to improve. Am I not taking enough? What other factors, if any, could cause the fasting headaches and what could I do to fix this? [23:35] 

4. I am hoping that you can explain inflammation to me and how fasting decreases the amount of inflammation in the body? [29:09] 

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Episode #46

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Dr. Terri Lance, AGAIN! 

Coach Terri is a PhD Behavioural Psychologist and Certified Health Coach for The Fasting Method. 

Listen in as they talk about:

• Fall Recovery: coming back from summer and back to the "new normal" after travel, reconnecting with friends, and YES, from eating quite a bit!
• How to make this a time to build great habits and change your mindset
• Why people struggle to find motivation even if they know what to do
• The best strategies for implementing good habits before the next holidays
• Important mindset shifts if you're going to try some extended fasting
• Building habits that will last
• What type of groups Terri runs at TFM: Healthy Habits, Mindset, and more
• The next Masterclass with Dr. Terri Lance and Megan Ramos, which starts October 10, 2022 and runs for 6 weeks

Dr. Terri Lance has drastically changed the way TFM runs our program and our coaching approach to facilitate behaviour change.

Thank you Terri!

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Episode #45 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Can you fast and eat low-carb if you don't have a gallbladder, and does fasting too long cause damage to your gallbladder? [02:02]

2. Someone told me it takes 3-4 months before the body really starts to see the benefits of Intermittent Fasting in terms of weight loss. Is this true? [14:50]

3. Can fasting be beneficial for dementia? [21:53] 

4. Is it OK to do IF while breastfeeding or will it affect milk supply? [32:19] 

Lily Nichols' books:

https://lilynicholsrdn.com/books/

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Episode #44

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Getting Back on Track after the summer holidays. 

Listen in as they share their top strategies for "warming up that fasting muscle again." 

Megan and Nadia talk about the importance of getting back to:

• TRE - no snacking
• mini-fasting
• cleaning up your diet
• mindful eating
• fat fasting

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Episode #43 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. I am 51 and have been in menopause for two and a half years now. I recently started fasting and after more than two years, I got my period last month. Is this from fasting? Can fasting reverse menopause? [03:09]

2. What can I put in my water that will not break my fast? Lemon slices/juice, cinnamon, ginger, fruit slices, veggie slices, ACV? [11:58]

3. During the Women and Fasting podcast episode, you spoke about fasting and PCOS. Is there any information regarding fasting and its effect on endometriosis? [20:33] 

4. Can I take vitamins during a fast or will they break my fast? [27:09] 

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Episode #42

SUMMER BREAK

Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay.

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the topic of Women and Fasting. 

How does hormonal and metabolic health relate to insulin resistance?

What has PCOS taught us about insulin? 

How do men and women differ in their weight-loss journey? 

Is fasting "bad for our hormones"?

Listen as Megan and Nadia talk about other related topics such as: fasting and menstrual cycles, weight loss and menopause, fasting and fertility, and "The PCOS Plan" book (co-authored with Jason Fung).

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Episode #41

SUMMER BREAK

Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay.

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Is it true that you shouldn't eat sugar and fat at the same time? Is it bad for you? [01:14]

2. Alcohol during the holidays: should you, shouldn't you? [08:20]

3. Should you fast if you're feeling sick this holiday season? [17:56] 

4. Diarrhea when breaking a fast? [25:35] 

5. Does fasting cause binge eating? [34:08]

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Episode #40

SUMMER BREAK

Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay.

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Why can't I put milk in my tea while I'm fasting? [02:30]

2. I know Dr. Fung says, "No," to sweeteners, but how about monk fruit? Is there another way to sweeten my tea or make desserts? [09:45]

3. Do I have to check my ketones? [18:50]

4. Do I have to count carbohydrates? [26:29]

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Episode #39

SUMMER BREAK

Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay.

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Dr. Terri Lance, AGAIN.

Coach Terri is a PhD Behavioural Psychologist and Certified Health Coach for The Fasting Method. 

Listen in as they continue their conversation about: 

•  Mindset "exiting" COVID, shift from lockdown/isolation to "real life"

•  Going into summer - most common issues and how to overcome them

•  How to avoid self-sabotage and creating healthier habits

•  Dopamine and how to use it for motivation 

•  Slowing down and breaking out of automatic thought processes

•  Terri's upcoming Masterclass

Listen to Terri's previous episode here: https://youtu.be/B9Wbuw0MtI4

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Episode #38   

SUMMER BREAK

Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay.

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia put their colleague, Dr. Terri Lance, in the hot seat! 

Coach Terri is a PhD Behavioural Psychologist and Certified Health Coach for The Fasting Method. 

Find out how Terri lost 85 pounds and reversed her type 2 diabetes and how she is now helping TFM clients and members with mindset and other behaviour strategies. 

Podcasts featuring Terri:

https://bit.ly/YTPlaylistTerriLance

https://lowcarbmd.com/episode-42-terri-lance-from-idm

https://huddlehaven.com/2021/07/13/intermittent-fastingthe-fasting-method-with-dr-terri-lance/

Monday Mindset Podcast:

https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetYT

Mindset Matters episodes:

https://bit.ly/KWPMindsetMatters

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Episode #154

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

1. If someone is glucose sensitive, not insulin resistant, with an A1C of under 5.0, would they still have a dawn effect happen? If they did, what would the dawn effect bump in glucose possibly be? [02:12]
2. I have a smart scale. In addition to weight, it has metabolic rate, body fat %, etc. I am interested in knowing if the relative changes (as opposed to the absolute number) would be useful to know. Similarly, I am interested in reducing visceral fat. If that number goes down by 10%, might that be a helpful indicator about the direction that things are going in and whether what I am doing is working? [05:56] 
3. What's your take on kombucha? [09:35]
4. I read a book named "The One Minute Cure: The Secret to Healing Virtually All Diseases."  It is a therapy with H2O2 in Food Grade of 35% or 3% (diluted in Distilled Water). I have tried this therapy and every time I test my blood sugar after 30 minutes of taking it, it lowers my blood sugar by more than 17 mg/dL. I was wondering if you have studied this therapy and what you think about it? [11:32]
5. I find it easier to fast during work. However, I have a stressful job with long hours. Could cortisol/high stress be negating the benefits of the fast? Would I be better off using TRE and save fasting for my off days? [13:08]
6. This month's TFM Group Challenge is 'Giving Up Your Vices'. Megan's first video discussed A2 dairy. What is your take on this and what is the appropriate amount of A2 dairy each day? I know Coach Nadia says 'sparingly', but it's not clear what that means when it comes to sheep/goat/A2 dairy. Does it matter what kind of dairy it is if it's still all insulinogenic? [15:13]
7. I've tried many different forms of salt and even tried making my own salt capsules, yet, without fail, I end up feeling nauseous shortly after taking it. Is there anything else I can do to quell the nausea? Do some people just not need salt or have a medical reason why salt makes them nauseous? Is there anything else I can try? [19:06]
8. How high should a [blood sugar] spike be after meals, and when should your blood sugar levels return to the pre-meal range? [21:46]
9. How do I know when I'm fat-adapted?[23:37]
10. If someone has high triglycerides, is it a pretty good guess that they also have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? [26:07] 
11. Do you have any tips on how I can do intermittent fasting without losing weight? My goal is to lower my A1C and be less dependent on medication while improving my health. [28:02]
12. I am a lifetime vegetarian and have always eaten very clean, whole foods. I have been fasting since 1979 and I easily fast for weeks, change up the fasting protocol, etc, but the pounds just will not budge. How can I use fasting to drop this weight? [30:39]

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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Episode #37

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Can you address the issue of resistant starch and its effect on insulin? [01:21]

2. I would like to start fasting. Where should I start? [09:41]

3. Are you still wanting people to get 90 grams of protein on their eating days? If so, do you use supplements? [15:03] 

4. I'm a post-menopausal woman who has been doing a 20-hour fast with a 4-hour window. It has been a great way to maintain, but I haven't lost any weight for over 2 years. I still need to lose 5-10 lbs. What should I do? [22:21] 

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Episode #36

In today's episode, while Megan is away on a mini-break, Nadia tackles the Hot Topic of Neuropathy with Wende, a special member who has become a huge part of the TFM Community and also featured in episode #29. 

Listen to Wende talk about her experience with neuropathy and how reversing Type 2 Diabetes has had a major impact on her life. 

Today, Nadia and Wende talk about:

• what is neuropathy?
• when Wende was diagnosed with neuropathy
• how the neuropathy got worse and some of the consequences, including pain, a fall, multiple fractures, serious surgeries, and infections

Find out how Wende's diabetes reversal and TRE allowed her to continue to heal her body and maintain her healthy blood sugars even post-surgery and infection.

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Episode #35

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Coach Lisa Chance, a retired RN.

Megan and Nadia chat to Lisa about how she started fasting and all of her successes over the last 4 years.

Listen in to hear Lisa talk about:

• how TRE (time-restricted eating) is the foundation of her journey 
• how she lost over 160 lbs in total, but, more importantly, how she has kept it off
• how she went from a size 26 to a size 10 and her waist is down 22 inches
• how she reversed SO MANY health concerns that she created a list of NSV (non-scale victories) for our Community to look forward to

Lastly, listen in as Coach Lisa (in the most touching of ways) tells us how she started working for The Fasting Method program and all the amazing things she does in our Community.

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Episode #34

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. I'd like to fast primarily for therapeutic reasons (mental health and autophagy especially) and aim to do three 42s. My issue is raging ketones! How high is too high when it comes to BK and at what point should I break a fast for this reason? [01:18]

2. What is the best protocol for weight loss? [11:58]

3. I am a TOFI and a pre-diabetic. What fasting can I do to reverse my T2D without losing weight? I noticed when I do extended fasting of 42 hours I lose too much weight. [21:18] 

4. The one issue that I'm having the hardest time with is my mood during an extended fast (longer than 24 hours). I feel extremely irritable, agitated, quick tempered, & anxious, which is not how I normally am. I don't know if it's my cortisol levels, or what. Is this common? [31:08] 

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Episode #33 

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia's Hot Topic is the amazing transformation of a very special guest, Melinda. Melinda is a member who has become a huge part of the TFM Community and is now part of the TFM team. She shares how she went from "Sick Melinda" to creating a new identity for herself as "Healthy Melinda". 

Listen in as Melinda shares how:

• after one year of starting the TFM program, her A1C has dropped to 5, she is no longer a type 2 diabetic, and has lost 109 lbs
• she is now active enough to keep up with her 2-year-old grandson
• the foundation to her success has been figuring out a comfortable fasting "Holding Pattern" for when life gets in the way.
• she has become part of the TFM Family as a Community mentor, providing support, guidance, and compassion to other members.

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Episode #32

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. I know you have mentioned chia seeds (in water) as a way to gently break your fast, but can I use chia seeds as a training wheel during a fast because they give a feeling of fullness? [07:25]

2. I do 18:6 daily and a 48 each week. It took much effort to get my gut health stabilised. I have completed a couple of 5-day fasts in the past, but now I am worried about what a 5-day fast does to the good guys in my gut. With no fibre coming in, how do they survive? I don't want to compromise my good gut flora, but I'd like the benefits of autophagy and stem cell generation. [13:44]

3. I've been ADF'ing for 6 weeks. I typically fast 36hrs, only consuming plain water, salt, and 2-3 cups of black coffee. I am 46 and have had seven pregnancies. I have hardly lost any weight, only a couple pounds. What am I doing wrong? On my eating days, I eat 3 meals over 12hrs, lower carb but not keto, and add 2 Ts cream to my coffee those mornings. I mostly do not snack. I find it very hard to fast 42hrs. Would three 42-hr fasts be more effective than ADF with 36hr fasts? Does it take a while for results when peri-menopausal? [18:42] 

4. As someone "recovering" from PTSD, I have been taught skills and tricks to reduce cortisol and adrenaline. From a recent podcast I learnt that fasting increases these and I am now concerned that it may create effects counter to what I am trying to achieve to reduce PTSD symptoms. Have you had patients with a similar concern? Is there perhaps a difference in duration, or other helpful hormones released at the same time, to differentiate it from the perpetually elevated stress hormones after PTSD? [28:21] 

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Episode #31 

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Coach John. 

Listen in as Megan and Nadia chat about how they met John and his journey with:

• reversing type 2 diabetes
• losing 225 lbs weight and maintaining it for over 2 years
• looking 20 years younger but feeling FORTY years younger!

John tells us in detail how he started his journey, how he initially lost weight and got off all his medications for diabetes, hypertension, heartburn, and how he has kept his A1C normal since then. 

Also, find out what Coach John has been doing within TFM in regard to men's health for our clients.

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Episode #30 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. I am a nurse, and I work night shift (7pm-7am). I usually follow a 20/4 IF eating schedule on my days off, but I'm struggling to figure out how to fast on my night shift schedule when I work 2-3 nights in a row. Do you have any suggestions for fasting and a night shift schedule? [01:06]

2. Does coffee with heavy whipping cream break a fast? [08:38]

3. What and how do you eat when doing a "fat fast"? Do you still recommend following TRE? [15:51] 

4. Most doctors will order fasting glucose and insulin, cortisol, and A1C to check for insulin resistance. Are there other markers (laboratory or clinical) to know if your IR is improving after, say, a year of fasting? [24:29] 

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Episode #29

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Type 2 Diabetes with a very special guest, Wende, a member that has become a huge part of the TFM community. Listen to how Wende reversed her Type 2 Diabetes after struggling with it for over 40 years! 

Nadia and Megan talk to Wende about how she found TFM, got off insulin and ALL other diabetic meds, dropped her A1C, and lost weight. 

And for an extra special bonus, listen to how Wende has blown all her doctors away!

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Episode #28 

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview Dr. Melissa Hague, OBGYN. 

Listen in as Megan and Nadia speak to the expert on Women's Health on the following controversial topics and myths:

• Is fasting "bad for women's hormones"?
• Does fasting cause thyroid and adrenal damage?
• Should women eat higher carbs during the second phase of their cycle for progesterone production?
• Why should women with PCOS reverse this condition BEFORE getting pregnant in spite of abundant fertility treatment options?

You can connect with Melissa here:

https://wesleycarephysicians.com/locations/heartland-womens-group/

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Episode #153

In this episode, Terri gets to share an amazing member transformation that can help everyone foster their hope that they can accomplish their goals, despite the challenges and discouragement from others. 

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Episode #27 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. I've heard Dr. Fung say to skip breakfast, but recently in one of Dr. Nadia's groups, I heard her recommend early time-restricted eating. Could you clarify this for me? [00:47]

2. This coming February I will have been fasting for two years. I fast 18 hours a day and exercise almost daily. I have hit the world's biggest plateau the last 6 months and just cannot lose any more inches/fat/weight. I'm definitely becoming more toned, but I'm not really getting smaller. I'm wondering if I'm at my body's resting weight or if I need to shake things up with my eating? I eat very balanced meals with protein, carbs and veggies. I could probably stand to NOT eat a cookie here or there. Since listening to your podcast, I have been sprinkling in one 24-hour fast a week and this week I am aiming for two 24-hour fasts. [08:26]

3.  I've been fasting for a couple of months. I have read a lot about the fasting cycle with the menstrual cycle and I have heard you say it's easier to do longer fasts in the first week of the menstrual cycle. That's actually what I'm doing - three 36 or 42-hour fasts in my first week. The rest of my cycle I do 18-hour fasts and only 12-hour fasts in my 4th week. With that «protocol» I have lost 20 pounds in 3 months, but should I limit those longer fast to the first week of my cycle? [14:13] 

4. How much does gluconeogenesis/the dawn phenomenon impact blood sugars early in the morning? A family member who is fasting and is type 2 diabetic has blood sugars of 150 or so at 6am but 95 later in the morning during a fast. I suspect the dawn phenomenon but I have no idea how much it could impact someone's blood sugars. [20:20] 

Episode Links

Dr. Jason Fung's article: The Critical Importance of Meal Timing

https://blog.thefastingmethod.com/the-critical-importance-of-meal-timing-for-weight-loss/

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Episode #26 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Does fasting for fat loss still require a caloric deficit? [01:08]

2. I've had success eating keto (traditional) with IF, and I've had success with a vegan diet (not keto) until I started relying too much on carbs like beans, rice, and potatoes. Do you think a vegan keto diet is a realistic way to eat while incorporating IF? [09:01]

3. I've heard a few acronyms that I don't recognize: PCOS, CGM and IBS (although IBS is more common and not specific to fasting). For those used to fasting and the TFM Community discussions, these are common terms. However, I believe that those not versed would be left wondering about them and possibly looking them up. I know I had to look up PCOS when I first heard it. [13:56] 

4. I'm confused about which cooking oils are inflammatory and why. Can you please address this? [20:48] 

Episode Links

Sam Feltham's 5000 calorie trials:

http://live.smashthefat.com/why-i-didnt-get-fat/

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Episode #25 

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. I have been fasting on and off for years and had moments of great weight-loss success, but it seems like as soon as I stop I put the weight back on, regardless of how well I'm eating. Am I just fated to have to continue fasting forever to keep my weight down? [00:40]

2. My doctor wants me to start taking metformin, but I would like to incorporate fasting to bring down my A1C which is currently 7.1%. What are the benefits (if any) of using metformin for someone who is just starting on their fasting journey? Can you even take metformin on fasting days? [06:24]

3. Every fast is different. Why is that? I have been experiencing

euphoria and loads of energy while fasting, and fasting has been

wonderful. I have also been down, tired, and with no energy while

fasting. I'm thinking that the answer could have something to do with

water and electrolytes. What can I do to optimize the fast

and feel euphoric more often? [16:10] 

4. Have you ever had someone gain weight while fasting? Are there common mistakes that people make if this is the case? [22:01] 

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