Intermittent Fasting Stories

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Episode 340: Karen Cahill Sep 05, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Karen Cahill who lives outside of Atlanta, GA.

Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don’t Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there’s just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle.

You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you’re new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like.

Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren’t ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you’ll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Karen works in digital marketing. She was overweight all her life but never dieted. In the fall of 2020, her weight climbed past 300 pounds and she felt miserable.

In April of 2021, Karen came across IF by reading a Facebook post. She read both of Gin’s books, Delay, Don’t Deny and Fast Feast Repeat, and began her IF journey.

Karen has lost 135 pounds! She reversed both her high blood pressure and fatty liver, her skin has improved and she no longer struggles with arthritis and kidney stones. Karen enjoys the routine and flexibility that IF has brought to her life.

Karen’s advice: Do the 28 Day FAST Start. Take pictures, take measurements, and stay off the scale. Trust the process! It will be different for everyone.

Do you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You’ll probably also like Gin’s other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Episode 339: Christy Cosner Aug 31, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Christy Cosner from Amelia, VA.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Christy is an office manager. She had accepted that she was just a “big girl” and decided her life would never be different.

By October of 2019, Christy found herself at 300 pounds. She was pre-diabetic with hyperthyroidism and knew something needed to change. Christy found Delay, Don’t Deny and embraced the clean fast. She has lost 150 pounds and has never felt more freedom and joy to live her very best life.

Christy’s advice: Immerse your mind in all the research of IF. Learn the science behind it. Then, learn what makes you feel good!

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Episode 338: Jane Aug 29, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Jane from Harrisburg, PA.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Jane began to diet in 2012. Two pregnancies and one pandemic later, she found herself at her highest weight of 175 pounds. In June of 2020, a neighbor shared Delay, Don't Deny with her and this helped Jane to understand the science behind the clean fast. She began her IF journey right away and has never looked back.

Jane has lost more than 20 pounds. She no longer struggles with food guilt, listens to her body, sleeps better, and enjoys daily energy.

Jane’s advice: Tweak it until IF is easy! Listen to your body and find what works best for you.

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Episode 337: Star McEuen Aug 24, 2023

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In this episode, Gin talks to Star McEuen from Pima, AZ. Star first appeared on the IF Stories podcast as a guest on episode 79, and today she shares how it's been to live as an IFer for the past 4 years.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Star is a full-time IF coach. In August of 2019, she found herself at 207 pounds and knew she needed to do something about it. A friend shared Delay, Don’t Deny, and Star began her IF journey right away. She has lost 81 pounds and no longer needs her thyroid, cholesterol, or anxiety meds.

Star became an IF coach to help guide others on their own IF journey.

Star’s advice: Don’t weigh at first. Don’t treat IF like a diet. Don’t over complicate IF. Read Fast Feast Repeat. Mindset is everything. Understand your ‘why’ to living the IF lifestyle.

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Episode 336: Tawnya Aug 22, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Tawnya from Houston, TX.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Tawnya works in marketing and communications. She began to struggle with her weight at the age of ten, finding herself eating out of emotion and boredom. As a teenager, Tawnya began the cycle of dieting which continued until after she was married.

By October of 2018, Tawnya was at her highest weight and stumbled upon intermittent fasting. She listened to Delay, Don’t Deny and began her IF journey right away. Tawnya has lost 50 pounds and gained new joy for each and every day.

Tawnya’s advice: Do your best to explore any emotions you have attached to your weight loss and your IF journey.

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Episode 335: Nikki Greggo Aug 17, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Nikki Greggo from Naugatuck, CT.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Nikki. is a digital marketing specialist. She was put on her first diet at 8 years old. This began a lifetime of dieting which eventually led Nikki to her highest weight of 224 pounds.

Nikki discovered IF through a Facebook group and read Delay. Don’t Deny. She has lost 67 pounds and enjoys the flexibility the IF lifestyle brings.

Nikki’s advice: Make IF fit into your life, and you get to live your IF life the way you want to live it.

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @NikkiFastsForward

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Episode 334: Emma Aug 15, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Emma from Norwich in the UK.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Emma is an English teacher. She was put on her first diet at 11 years old and went on to try countless diets over the years. By May of 2019, Emma was morbidly obese and desperate to lose weight. She found IF in July of that same year and has lost over 100 pounds.

Emma loves the confidence and freedom the IF lifestyle has brought her and will never go back.

Emma’s advice: Find a brand of coffee and tea you like. Don’t be scared of hunger. Start IF gradually.

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Episode 333: Christy Kniffin Aug 10, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Christy Kniffin from Walden, NY.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Christy works as a case manager. She tried plenty of diets over the years and counted calories, but nothing worked. By December of 2019, she was at her highest weight. Christy found intermittent fasting through a documentary and then found one of Gin’s podcasts.

Christy is flexible with her fasting schedule. She has lost 55 pounds, her blood pressure has lowered, her arthritis is gone, and she feels confident in her new body.

Christy’s advice: You are worth it! Do IF for yourself because it will make you feel fantastic.

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Episode 332: Amy Mangis Aug 08, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Amy Mangis from Wilmington, NC.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Amy works for a pharmaceutical company. She shares that she lost 30 pounds with diet pills and exercise, but gained it all back. In 2019, Amy suffered from low energy and her functional medicine practitioner suggested she try intermittent fasting. Amy immediately felt better.

Amy enjoys sustained energy and no longer struggles with restless legs. She takes better care of herself and feels her best.

Amy’s advice: Start slow. Don’t skip steps. Fast clean and trust the process. IF is an individual journey, so don’t compare yourself to others.

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Episode 331: Erin K. Courtney Aug 03, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Erin K. Courtney from Lexington, SC.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

Erin is a chef and cookbook author. She began to diet at the age of 15 after her dad made a comment about her body. She went on to try countless diets over the years, which resulted in her reaching her highest weight.

In June of 2020, Erin’s mother-in-law (who used to teach with Gin) shared IF with her, and Erin joined the Delay, Don’t Deny Facebook group. After three years of the IF lifestyle, Erin has overcome emotional eating, experienced incredible body recomposition, greatly reduced inflammation, and she no longer struggles with digestion disorders.

Erin’s advice: Be consistent and be patient! You didn’t gain weight overnight. Focus on changing your mindset to develop a more positive, open-minded perspective for future success.

You can find Erin K. Courtney’s cookbooks on Amazon.

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