Intermittent Fasting Stories

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Amy Jo Holcomb Sep 22, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Amy Jo Holcomb from Fulton, MS.

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.

Amy Jo is a high school teacher. She did her fair share of diets for countless years and in 2019, found herself at her highest weight of 272 pounds.

In January of 2020, friends shared with her a “16:8 program” they were doing. However, they were not fasting clean.

Amy Jo decided to do some research, and found Gin’s DDD Facebook group. Once she switched to the clean fast, the weight came off quickly.

More than two years later, Amy Jo has lost 92 pounds. She has far less chronic pain and no longer needs daily pain medicine.

Amy Jo’s advice: “Fast clean, and hang in there! You have to give IF time. Pants don’t lie, but the scale does. IF is working, even when the scale isn’t.”

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Josie Aggett Sep 20, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Josie Aggett from Golden Grove, Wales.

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.

Josie struggled with her weight even as a young child. Her mother was always on a diet and Josie followed in her footsteps.

For years, Josie worked on a yacht, which meant food was readily available. The scale steadily climbed. Then in 2018, Josie’s mother passed away and Josie found herself turning to food for comfort.

A year later, Josie saw a picture of herself that shocked her, and she decided to step onto the scale. She had reached her highest weight of 220 pounds.

In January of 2020, Josie searched online for a way to lose weight, and found Delay, Don’t Deny. After reading the book in one day, Josie knew she could live the IF lifestyle!

She has lost 64 pounds, her plantar fasciitis is gone, her skin has improved, and she has loads of energy.

Josie’s advice: “Read Gin’s books. Get an IF app, find what works for you, and enjoy the journey!”

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Nikki Schank Sep 15, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Nikki Schank from Fishers, IN.

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 pediatric physical therapist. She shares that she dieted off and on throughout her life, until she reached her highest weight of 180 pounds.

In May of 2021, Nikki’s daughter announced she was getting married, and Nikki knew she needed to do something about her weight. She had heard about intermittent fasting, and did some research. Nikki found Fast Feast Repeat, and the IF Stories podcast.

Nikki immediately enjoyed the freedom that IF gave her, along with better sleep and plenty of energy. The weight came off quickly, and instead of focusing on a goal weight, Nikki decided to focus on a goal size. By the time of the wedding, she was at her goal size of two!

Nikki’s advice: “Listen to your body, have patience, and enjoy your life!”

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Lori Rozmus Sep 13, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Lori Rozmus from Greenwich, 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.

Lori is an office manager for her husband’s plumbing & heating company. She shares that she never had a weight problem until she began to gradually gain weight through the years. In 2019, when she saw a picture of herself, Lori did not recognize the woman she had become. She knew it was time to do something.

A girlfriend shared Gin’s book with her. The science behind IF made sense to Lori, and she began her journey in January of 2020. She immediately felt better, and settled into a 20:4 protocol.

Lori has reached her ‘dream weight,’ has loads of energy, and sleeps well. She has shared IF with family and friends, and many have joined her in this beautiful lifestyle.

Lori’s advice: “Read Fast Feast Repeat. Be a part of the DDD Community. If you get frustrated, don’t give up!”

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Jen Tiemann Sep 08, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Jen Tiemann, a teacher from Linden, MI.

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.

During the pandemic of 2020, Jen was instructing PE from home. She felt stressed, depressed, and found herself turning to food for comfort.

By the time Jen’s school returned to in-person learning in January of 2021, she stepped on the scale. She had reached her highest weight of 174 pounds, and knew she must do something.

A co-worker shared, Delay, Don’t Deny, and Jen read it in a matter of hours. She went on to read Fast Feast Repeat and understood the science behind IF. She has lost 46 pounds, and enjoys the immense energy and mental clarity IF has brought.

Jen’s advice: “Have a plan. Track your journey and your progress. Take before pictures throughout your journey.”

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April Hall Sep 06, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to April Hall from Eva, 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.

April owns a restaurant with her family. She was a lifelong dieter. Once she reached her highest weight of 171 pounds, April gave up. Then in May of 2020, a friend posted about intermittent fasting and Delay, Don’t Deny.

April began with a 20:4 protocol. Her skin is radiant, she sleeps better, and she experiences freedom with food. She has lost 45 pounds.

April’s advice: “Nail the clean fast first! Listen to your body, for it knows what you need. Educate yourself on IF, and understand the science behind it.”

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Patrice Hegel Sep 01, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Patrice Hegel from Howell, NJ.

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.

Patrice is a therapist. She did not struggle with her weight until age fifty, when the cycle of diet programs began. She would lose, then gain. By January of 2020, Patrice had reached her highest weight of 197 pounds. A friend shared intermittent fasting, along with Gin’s books and podcasts. Patrice just knew that IF was the answer.

Two years later, she has lost 62 pounds. Patrice has less inflammation, her skin has cleared, she has loads of energy, and her “diet brain” is gone. IF is something she now does for her health and the freedom it brings.

Patrice’s advice: “Nail the clean fast first! Listen to your body, for it knows what you need. Educate yourself on IF, and understand the science behind it.”

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Eliza Desch Aug 30, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Eliza Desch from Marin County, CA.

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.

Eliza is a hair and makeup artist. She first heard of intermittent fasting in 2015, but did not understand the how of the IF lifestyle. By January of 2020, Eliza reached her highest weight of 161 pounds and gave up. She decided that getting older simply meant being bigger.

A friend of hers posted about her IF journey, and mentioned Gin’s book, Fast Feast Repeat. Eliza was intrigued, and read the book in a day! She began with 16:8 protocol, quickly moving to 20:4. The weight dropped off, and Eliza felt IF was effortless. She has lost more than 30 pounds, experiences mental clarity, has loads of energy, and will never go back to eating all day long.

Eliza’s advice: “Give IF a chance! Trust the process. Pay attention to how you feel. Take lots of ‘before’ pictures.”

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Crystal Aug 25, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Crystal, an American living in India.

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.

Crystal did not struggle with her weight until after having her first child, after which she had countless years of a variety of diets and diet pills.

After injuring her knees during a workout in 2014, Crystal was unable to walk. When she found herself depressed and suicidal, she sought therapy. This was the beginning of Crystal’s journey to health and well-being.

In January of 2019, Crystal came across Delay, Don’t Deny on Facebook. She knew that intermittent fasting would change her life. By then, she had reached her highest weight of 406 pounds. She wasready to go all in with the IF lifestyle!

Crystal has lost 180 pounds.Her sleep has improved, her blood work is in the normal range, her skin is radiant, and she is no longer pre-diabetic.

Crystal’s advice: “Read Gin’s books. Take it slow. Listen to your body. Join the IF groups. Stay consistent!”

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Netta Gorman Aug 23, 2022

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Netta Gorman from Quebec.

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.

In 2015, Netta became an intermittent faster naturally. After giving up flour and sugar to heal digestive issues, Netta noticed her need for breakfast and lunch gradually diminished. Seven years later, she is still both sugar and flour free, and enjoys the IF lifestyle.

Netta helps people who struggle with sugar addiction understand its emotional connection, and finding new ways to cope. IF is part of her process.

You may find Netta at: www.aftersugarclub.com

Podcast: Life After Sugar

YouTube: Life After Sugar

Instagram: My Life Without Sugar

Facebook: Life Without Sugar

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