Intermittent Fasting Stories

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Jamie Cochran Mar 16, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Jamie Cochran from Altoona, IA.

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.

Jamie is an 8th grade science teacher. She never really had a weight problem, but was always following the latest diet. She struggled with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which caused daily stomach pain and digestion stress.

Jamie began her IF journey in June of 2020, easing in with a 16:8 protocol. She has lost 20 pounds and her IBS symptoms have all but disappeared. Her skin, hair and nails are stronger, she has loads of energy, and has made peace with food.

Jamie’s advice: “Don’t stress about IF! Pick a long window at first. Ease in. Take baby steps! Your body will adjust. Give yourself grace as you begin this new way of living.”

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Terri Duggan Mar 14, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Terri Dugan, a Canadian living in Perth, Australia.

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.

Terri shares that she struggled with her weight beginning in high school, reaching 200 pounds.

When Terri was diagnosed with Alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that attacks hair follicles, she was put on steroids. The steroids caused even more weight gain, and by October of 2020, Terri found herself at 275 pounds.

Terri’s brother shared intermittent fasting with her, but it wasn’t until February of 2021 that she began to fast clean.

Terri has lost 44 pounds and would like to lose more. She has experienced hair growth, less joint pain, body recomposition, and now enjoys food without shame.

Terri’s advice: “Start IF today! Use an app if that makes it easier!”

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Sue Mar 09, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Sue from Ontario, Canada.

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.

Sue is a retired teacher. She shares that she has been overweight her entire life and tried countless diets over the years. After being turned down for a colonoscopy due to her weight, Sue knew it was time to change something. She had reached her highest weight of 200 pounds and felt awful.

Sue found The Obesity Code and followed the Fung style of IF, and she was not fasting clean. Then in 2020, Sue found the DDD Community and switched to the clean fast. She has lost 70 pounds, and loves having sustained energy and better skin. Even better, she is now at peace with food.

Sue’s advice: “The boundaries of fasting will help you feel in control.”

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Lexi Mar 07, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Lexi from Boise, ID.

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.

Lexi is a stay-at-home mom. She did not struggle with her weight until after having her four boys. By 2018, she had reached her highest weight and joined a diet group. In the group, Lexi learned about Gin’s book, Delay, Don’t Deny. She read it and immediately began her IF journey. Lexi has found that ADF (alternate day fasting) works best for her body.

Lexi has lost almost twenty pounds, sleeps better, is sick less often, and her relationship with food has been healed.

Lexi’s advice: “There is no time limit on health. It’s for a lifetime! Adjust your expectations. IF simplifies life.”

Lexi has a YouTube channel called Mom Fasting.

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Vicki Jamison Mar 02, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Vicki Jamison from Taft, 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.

Vicki is a retired software engineer. She shares that she tried every diet prior to intermittent fasting, and in 2019 found herself at her highest weight of 189 pounds. She learned of IF on a podcast and immediately ordered Delay, Don’t Deny, and began her IF journey.

For the last five years, Vicki has followed a 20:4 protocol and has effortlessly maintained her more than 40-pound loss. Vicki feels that IF has greatly improved her quality of life and loves what she sees in the mirror.

Vicki’s advice: “Fix your mindset first! It’s not an issue of willpower. Join an IF community for support.”

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Martin Sher Feb 28, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Martin Sher from Birmingham, AL.

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.

Martin is a retired CEO. In December of 2020, Martin found Fast Feast Repeat. He had reached his highest weight of 234 pounds and knew it was time to do something about it.

Martin remarks, “I could run a business, but I couldn’t get thin.” He gradually began his IF journey with an ‘irrevocable commitment’ to himself that he would succeed.

Martin is now at a healthy weight, no longer needs his arthritis nor blood pressure meds, and his AFIB episodes have disappeared. He enjoys better sleep and food freedom.

Martin feels that IF is his maintenance plan for life.

Martin’s advice: “Start IF today! Give yourself a daily pep talk every morning.”

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Wendy Baker Feb 23, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Wendy Baker from Sylvania, OH.

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.

Wendy is a stay-at-home-mom to three kids. She shares that her weight struggles began after she got married and went on birth control. At 25, Wendy was diagnosed with endometriosis and several years later had a hysterectomy. This put Wendy into early menopause and her weight began to climb.

By Spring of 2018, she reached her highest weight and felt terrible. Wendy’s sister shared IF and Delay, Don’t Deny, and Wendy immediately began her IF journey. Her goal was related to her health, not her weight.

Wendy has lost 4 inches off her waist, her allergies have improved, her skin tags are gone, she sleeps well, and she truly enjoys the freedom this lifestyle has brought.

Wendy’s advice: Get your fasting insulin tested, as it will help you know how to eat. Just do it! Just live the IF lifestyle! Just do it! If I can do it, so can you!

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Donna Armstrong Feb 21, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Donna Armstrong from Barrie, Ontario,

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.

After the 2020 pandemic lockdown, Donna’s weight climbed, and she knew it was time to do something about it. In September of 2021, Donna did some research and came across both Delay, Don’t Deny and Fast Feast Repeat. She began her IF journey and immediately felt better. Donna has lost 25 pounds, enjoys sustained energy, and has improved skin and hair regrowth!

Donna’s advice: “Give IF 90 days. Have lots of patience. IF is something you’ll do for the rest of your life!”

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Sarah Blacher Feb 16, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Sarah Blacher 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.

Sarah is a preschool teacher, and she did not struggle with her weight until high school, at which time she started her first diet. By 2016, Sarah had reached her highest weight of 210 pounds and felt miserable.

In February of 2018, Sarah knew it was time to do something about her weight. She found IF from a friend on Facebook and read both of Gin’s books, Delay, Don’t Deny and Fast Feast Repeat.

Sarah has been living the IF lifestyle for five years and effortlessly maintains her more than fifty-pound weight loss. She sleeps great, has loads of energy, and feels joyful every day she fasts!

Sarah’s advice: “Read Fast Feast Repeat to understand what happens to your body with IF.”

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Ann Lombardo Feb 14, 2023

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Ann Lombardo from Long Island, 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.

Ann did not struggle with her weight until high school, when she gained twenty pounds. This extra weight carried her into her adult life and the diet cycle began. Ann tried diet pills, programs, and calorie counting, which lead to losing and gaining time and again.

In May of 2022, Ann stumbled upon Gin’s books, Delay, Don’t Deny and Fast Feast Repeat. She began her IF journey right away and knew it would be her new lifestyle. Ann lost more than thirty pounds, sleeps well, has loads of energy, and effortlessly maintains her weight.

Ann’s advice: “Don’t let what you already know get in the way of what you can learn. Do the mindset work. Habit is stronger than reason. Clean fast only!”

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