The Fasting Focused Lifestyle

We’ve all heard “you are what you eat” — but what if the bigger truth is that you are what you consume? Not just food, but the thoughts, emotions, media, and energy you take in every day. In this episode, I share stories, science, and simple steps to help you notice what you’re really feeding yourself — and how to choose nourishment in every area of life. Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  ACCESS YOUR FREE FASTING GUIDE, join The Fasting Support Club, Read my blog, and MORE: TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  Resources Mentioned Journal of Health Psychology (2020) – Study on how exposure to negative online content increases stress hormones and reduces self-regulation. Wirtz, C. M., Radkovsky, A., & Kühl, H. C. (2020). The impact of online media exposure on stress and self-regulation: Evidence from experimental studies. Journal of Health Psychology. University of Pennsylvania (2018) – Research showing that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day decreases anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Hunt, M. G., Marx, R., Lipson, C., & Young, J. (2018). No more FOMO: Limiting social media decreases loneliness and depression. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 37(10), 751–768. Harvard Health Publishing (2019) – Article on how gratitude practices improve sleep, lower blood pressure, and increase overall well-being. Harvard Health Publishing. (2019). Giving thanks can make you happier. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier Blue Zones Research – Insights on how lifestyle practices in Blue Zones, including Ikaria, Greece, contribute to longevity. Buettner, D. (2012). The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. National Geographic.

Fasting is not a trend. Its not something shiny and new. Its not something that got invented alongside TikTok or biohacking influencers. Fasting is ancient. Its human. And it might just be the oldest wellness tool weve ever had. Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  ACCESS YOUR FREE FASTING GUIDE, join The Fasting Support Club, Read my blog, and MORE: TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com 

Repeat after me: "Fasting is NOT a "diet."  If you treat this healing modaily as a fad or diet, it can unintentionally hinder your progress. Fasting is an innate and instinctual behavior that our bodies can benefit from, it is the oldest healing modality in recorded human history.  It can be initially challenging to break the habit of feeling like you need to eat all day to achieve your weight loss goals, this is what we grew up hearing. You may even find yourself still believing the broken rhetoric of conventional diet culture, believing that obsessively counting and restricting calories will lead you to be successful. This way of thinking is understandably hard to break if thats all you have ever known about successfully losing weight. This week we go over what diet culture DOESN'T talk about. Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  ACCESS YOUR FREE FASTING GUIDE, join The Fasting Support Club, Read my blog, and MORE: TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com 

Fasting Consistently, is that a struggle for you? Like many other folks I talk to, you're probably used to many failed attempts with previous methods, due to diet culture, etc. This week's episode, we will discuss, what I feel, are the 3 big reasons why you're probably experiencing a bit of struggle with staying consistent in your fasting journey, and how you can overcome them. Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  ACCESS YOUR FREE FASTING GUIDE, join The Fasting Support Club, Read my blog, and MORE: TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com 

Are you obsessing over your food choices in your journey? If you are, how is that going for you? This week I revisit the topic of obsessive behavior and mindset towards the food choices in our fasting journey, and my recommendation on how you can overcome this. Remember, I believe in you, even if you don’t. ----- Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  Links to join The Fasting Focused Lifestyle Support club, consults, blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com Get your OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Beginner Handbook, NOW AVAILABLE for download:  https://tr.ee/KxwfUiDHu8

Have you come into this lifestyle looking for ways to make it easier? Have you sought shortcuts or “hacks” to make the process quicker or more accessible? Think about what these “hacks” and “shortcuts” will teach you long-term. Maybe you have lots of excuses that you allow to derail you and give up. In this week's episode, I will encourage you to see these hardships and challenges as opportunities to learn and evolve into your best self.  Remember, I believe in you, even if you don’t. ----- Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  Virtual Support, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com 

6 years ago I made a commitment to myself after realizing the power of this natural and innate tool within us all. It only took 2 weeks to start to see results, but the significance of this lifestyle has stayed with me since that very pivotal moment. Remember, I believe in you, even if you don’t. ----- Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available!  TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com Get your OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Beginner Handbook, NOW AVAILABLE for download:  https://tr.ee/KxwfUiDHu8 Want to get paid for shedding weight on your journey like I did? Bet on yourself and win cash with HealthyWage! (this is an affiliate link)

Most folks starting out have lots of overwhelming feelings in their approach. Many feel that to be successful in their efforts, they must do a full lifestyle overhaul. In this week's episode I disucss how my suggestion would be the opposite, hence the name The Fasting Focused Lifestyle. Remember, I believe in you, even if you don’t. ----- Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com Get your OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Beginner Handbook, NOW AVAILABLE for download:  https://tr.ee/KxwfUiDHu8

Things will go wrong, you will be challenged, and many things will evolve and change on your journey. Embrace AND expect lots of learning opportunities instead of letting fear drive perfectionism in your efforts. Be okay with “done, not perfect.” See the actual effort and your strength in doing/achieving “just enough” for now. The most profound and permanent changes happen slowly, so stop trying to rush the process or wishing things were “done” already. Remember, I believe in you, even if you don’t. _________________ Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey? Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Beginner Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE for download  Download T F F L Handbook PDF

Do you dread the thought of this journey in your weight loss efforts? Or do you see this as a fun and memorable journey? Listen in on how you can make this weight loss effort with fasting a successful AND enjoyable experience! Remember, I believe in you, even if you don’t. ----- Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

It has been a bit since my last episode, and this week I am going to tell you why that is, and how my absence has wisdom you can use for your own fasting journey. Remember, I believe in you, even if you don't.   Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help! Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

This week's episode will cover lots of expressions of gratitude, reflections on my upcoming 40th birthday, my BIG exciting news, and how ALL OF THIS exciting news and gratitude relates directly to YOU! Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help! Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

It's easy to overcomplicate this process by thinking or believing that your journey has to be or look a certain way. This week we will talk about how expecting less can actually bring you more of what you want.   Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help!  Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

Very often on my own journey, I would reflect and think about how my actions, behavior, and choices would benefit my "future self." In this week's episode, I'll talk about how you can do the same for your fasting journey.   Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help!  Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

Do you feel like you are just coasting through your fasting journey, or spinning your wheels without seeing any progress? This episode is for you! Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help! Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

I've often been asked for my best tips for folks starting out, and for folks who maybe need a bit of a refresher on their fasting journey. If this is you, then this is YOUR episode! References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9031614/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322296#tips https://www.headspace.com/meditation/weight-loss   Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help! Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

You probably have boundaries for many things in your life already, so this week I will be discussing how establishing (and keeping) boundaries for your emotions and behaviors can help you be successful on your fasting journey.  Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help! Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

It's been a hot minute, but I am back! How were your holidays? How were your Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's celebrations? This week's episode I catch up (finally) on how things have been going, what my hopes are for you, and what I anticipate to come this year. Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help! Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

Have you ever wondered what it was like to meet with me? You're in luck! This week's episode is a sneak peek clip of a group support meeting. This meeting specifically was during my 10-day extended fast group support program. (Attendees were edited out of this episode for privacy)  Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help! Consults, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com  The OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://amzn.to/3RhnTD3

Do you treat your fasting lifestyle like every other "diet" or "fad" weight loss attempt out there? In this week's episode, I'll discuss why you need to stop associating fasting with other conventional diet culture methods. Looking for fasting support on your journey? I can help! Consults, Blog, & Official Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com