Episode Summary: Ever wondered if intermittent fasting could work for you? In this episode, I share my five-year journey with this lifestyle—how I got started, the challenges I overcame, and the freedom and balance it brought to my life. Discover how small, consistent changes can transform your health, habits, and mindset. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this lifestyle work!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• My personal journey with intermittent fasting and how I got started
• The key principles of popular diets I’ve tried, including Fit for Life, Atkins, and Paleo
• The science behind intermittent fasting: autophagy, ketosis, and metabolic health
• How I adapted fasting to fit my lifestyle and balanced it with family life
• Practical tips for building habits that stick and overcoming challenges

Resources and Links Mentioned

Books & Podcasts:

• Delay, Don’t Deny by Gin Stephens: Link to book
• Fast. Feast. Repeat. by Gin Stephens: Link to book
• Intermittent Fasting Stories Podcast by Gin Stephens: Link to podcast

Articles on the Science of Fasting:

• What Is Autophagy?
• The Benefits of Ketosis
• What Exactly Is Alternate Day Fasting?

Videos by Gin Stephens:

• How Often Should You Weigh Yourself During Intermittent Fasting?
• More from Gin Stephens: What Exactly Is Alternate Day Fasting? – ft. Gin Stephens

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