The Fasting Method Podcast

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 mean...

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...

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...

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 Zin...

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 l...

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 bee...

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 S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebo...

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 fo...

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...

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...

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 simpl...

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 (...

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 Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episo...

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 th...

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 h...

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 Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Learn More About Our Community:...

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 Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: http...

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 Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Learn M...

Episode #176 In this week's episode,Terri is joined by Coach Heather Shuker. The two jump into a topic they both love--motivation! They discuss how relying on motivation often leads our attempts to crash and burn or smoulder slowly.   Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFM...

Episode #175 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Is sauerkraut OK for fat fasting or olives only? [03:10] What happens to the body weight set point when we are under stress? [04:11] I recently listened to a podcast from a few years ago where you and Dr. Peter Attia discussed insulin resistance. You said you had evolved...

Episode #174 In this week's episode,Terri is joined by TFM member Kimberley Seitz who shares her health and weight-loss journey. Terri is blown away by Kimberley's mindset transformation and can't wait for our listeners to enjoy listening and be inspired.   LINKS: Sonya Renee Taylor on The Body Is Not and Apology The episode of Brené Brown's podcast, Unlocking Us , mentioned can be found here: htt...

Episode #173 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions: Why is it that, when I am consistent with fasting and diet, my PMS and period symptoms (cramps, headaches, and backache) are lessened? Is it to do with insulin? (Jenna from Michigan) [01:30] I keep hearing mixed answers about fasting for PCOS. Some say it's really beneficial and then others tell me to eat...

Episode #172 In this week's episode,Terri and Coach Amy Wiesner discuss the important of using this time of year as a time to get solidly on track before heading into the holidays or other stressful times.   Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Learn More About...

Episode #171 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: 1.   Imagine that I dress the carbs that I eat by adding acid and fat so that my BG spike is minimized. What happens to all the fat that I added? Don't the carbs send the signal for insulin to go up and, consequently, for all the fat I added go directly into body fat? If...

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