Fasting For Life

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS August 13th, 2025!*** We’ll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use ‘fast cycling’ to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this evidence-based episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling break down a comprehensive meta-analysis comparing calorie-counting fasting approaches...

In this science-backed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling reveal how your pre-fast meal dramatically impacts your ability to enter ketosis and burn fat effectively. They break down a compelling 2025 study showing that low-carb, high-fat meals before fasting accelerate time to ketosis by up to 12 hours compared to high-carb alternatives, while naturally boosting hunger-regulating hormones...

In today's listener Q&A episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle five common fasting challenges submitted by their community, addressing everything from emotional eating triggers to meal timing strategies and the "clean fasting" debate. They reframe the concept of "cheating" as "choosing," helping listeners understand that emotional food decisions are opportunities for learning rather th...

In today's episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling challenge the common misconception that fasting is solely about weight loss, revealing how it serves as a powerful tool for metabolic and cardiovascular health that extends far beyond the number on the scale. They explore the critical connection between glycemic variability, insulin resistance, and heart disease risk, explaining how managing b...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 25th, 2025!*** We’ll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use ‘fast cycling’ to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! This episode reveals the truth about how bad sleep is secretly sabotaging your weight loss, even when you're doing everything else right. Dr. Scott and Tomm...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 25th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! ⁠⁠⁠⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! This episode reveals how fasting literally shrinks fat cells by keeping insulin low, with Dr. Scott and Tommy breaking down the science behind why 9...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 25th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! ⁠⁠⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠⁠ Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! This episode dives deep into why blood sugar spikes can sabotage your fasting success and make it nearly impossible to close your eating window. Dr. S...

This episode reveals groundbreaking research from the Journal of Cell Metabolism showing that when you eat matters as much as what you eat for hunger control and fasting success. Dr. Scott and Tommy break down a study demonstrating that consuming 45% of daily calories at breakfast versus dinner dramatically reduces hunger and appetite without changing metabolism or weight loss. Learn why your phys...

This episode reveals breakthrough research showing early time-restricted eating (8am-2pm) leads to significantly more weight loss than later eating windows while maintaining muscle mass. Dr. Scott and Tommy break down a 2025 study demonstrating how shifting your eating window earlier aligns with your body's natural circadian rhythm and insulin sensitivity. Learn why simple resistance training (jus...

In this information-packed Q&A episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy tackle your most pressing fasting questions with practical, actionable advice. They discuss how to use fasting for blood sugar management without weight loss, strategies for transitioning to maintenance after reaching your goal weight, and the truth about eating windows and exercise during fasting. Whether you're concerned about A1C level...

This eye-opening episode explores groundbreaking research on how body weight loss directly impacts type 2 diabetes remission. Dr. Scott and Tommy break down a 2025 systematic review showing that greater weight loss percentages dramatically increase remission rates—with 30% weight loss leading to 80% complete diabetes remission. Learn why fasting creates the hormonal and metabolic changes needed fo...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS May 7th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! ⁠⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠ Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this myth-busting episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling challenge conventional wisdom about salt intake during fasting, revealing why proper elec...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS May 7th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! ⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠ Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this science-packed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling reveal how significant weight loss transforms fat tissue at a cellular level, creating me...

In this Q&A episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle common fasting questions from their listeners. They address the frustration of weight loss plateaus, explaining why blood sugar improvements are more important markers of progress than scale movement, especially during periods of high ketosis when healing happens beneath the surface. The hosts explore the powerful neurological benefits...

In this evidence-packed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling analyze a brand-new clinical trial comparing 4:3 intermittent fasting versus daily caloric restriction over 12 months. The hosts break down the surprising finding that intermittent fasting participants lost significantly more weight (17 pounds vs 11 pounds) while experiencing a dramatic improvement in their relationship with food,...

In this science-backed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling explore how your body's internal clock dramatically impacts fasting effectiveness and metabolic health. The hosts reveal research showing that identical meals eaten at different times of day produce completely different blood sugar responses—with evening meals causing 17% higher glucose spikes and 20% lower insulin effectiveness. T...

In this practical episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling reveal how apple cider vinegar can be a powerful optimizer for your fasting lifestyle. They examine research showing that just two tablespoons of ACV daily helped diabetic patients dramatically lower blood sugar, reduce waist circumference, and improve cholesterol markers without changing their diet. The hosts share their contrasting ap...

In this research-packed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling analyze groundbreaking findings from a network meta-analysis that evaluates the most effective combinations of fasting styles and exercise types for weight loss. The study's surprising conclusion reveals that alternate-day fasting paired with moderate-intensity continuous training significantly outperforms other approaches, scorin...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS March 19th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling explore research that challenges conventional eating patterns, revealing how shifting calories...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS March 19th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this practical Q&A episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle common fasting challenges drawn from their coaching clients and submitted by the list...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS March 19th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this landmark episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling analyze groundbreaking research that validates their core teaching principles about fasting effec...

***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS March 19th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this science-backed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling analyze recent research from the Journal of Nature Communications revealing how intermitten...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling look at what science tells us about which type of fasting works best, diving into research that followed almost 10,000 people across 153 different studies. They share some exciting findings - like how alternate day fasting came out on top 82% of the time when measuring things like weight loss and blood sugar improvements. Plus, they u...

In this comprehensive episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling analyze a new 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the effects of intermittent fasting on body composition and cardiometabolic health in individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. They dissect the research findings from 14 studies involving over 1,100 adults, highlighting significant improvements in body weight,...

In this evidence-based episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling dive into a groundbreaking 2024 systematic review examining the synergistic effects of time-restricted eating and resistance training on body composition and metabolic health. They break down the research findings showing how combining these approaches leads to significant fat loss while preserving muscle mass, even in healthy-weig...