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Episode 151- Q&A! Creamer in Coffee? Progesterone Causing Sugar Cravings? Getting Nutrition with OMAD? Supplements Break a Fast? Oct 03, 2023

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I love creating Q&A episodes because I am able to answer questions that listeners like you directly ask me! In today's episode I address coffee additives and whether or not they will break a fast, when supplements should be taken, breaking down the pros and cons of eating one meal a day, and the use of progesterone cream. You asked, I answered.

[2:15]- Q: How much half and half can I have in my coffee without breaking my fast?

Beyond 15 calories is considered breaking a fast!

[8:32]- Q: Do supplements break a fast?

Are they oil based?

[10:55]- Q: Is it possible to consume adequate amounts of the necessary nutrients when just eating one meal a day?

Why I am not a huge fan of OMAD
Low Insulin Academy is my specialty course for implementing a successful fasting routine. More information here!

[16:48]- Q: What should progesterone cream be used for?

The value of knowing your hormone levels

[23:30]- Q: What are your fasting goals? How can you reach them?

What can be compromised and what is essential for living a low insulin lifestyle!

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Episode 150- How to Maximize Autophagy! Sep 26, 2023

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Autophagy! The process of recycling cells, viruses, proteins, etc. that the body no longer needs. Unfortunately, autophagy is commonly misunderstood- it is commonly interpreted as an on-off switch that only occurs in 3+ day fasts. In reality, the science tells us both fasting and exercise encourage this recycling process to occur in the body. Autophagy is incredibly beneficial for the body, so come and understand how and why to get your body to recycle waste products at the cellular level!

[3:24]- What is autophagy?

[6:17]- What are the benefits of autophagy?

[14:18]- How is protein broken down in the body? What is it used for?

[20:55]- Why are extended fasts beneficial and how can they help kill cancerous cells?

[28:23]- How is real food important to rebuilding healthy cells?

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Episode 149- HOT TOPIC! Fast Through Breakfast or Dinner? Sep 19, 2023

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In this week's episode, I discuss varieties of eating windows, including whether to fast through breakfast or if you should fast through dinner. While there is no one size fits all, there are cues the body gives us including hormonal fluctuations and circadian rhythms to understand when is best for the body to consume energy and when is time to rest and digest. I also share my personal fasting regimen, and how I created an eating window that works best for me. Tune in!

[3:16]- What is the science saying, fast through breakfast or lunch?

[4:44]- How does fasting through breakfast affect hormonal release and energy levels?

[8:37]- Why should individuals with adrenal fatigue, thyroid or cortisol struggles, and PCOS especially fast through dinner?

[15:50]- How does one's circadian rhythm influence when they should fast and when they should eat?

[24:38]- Despite when you eat your first meal, what food groups should you break your fast with?

[26:36]- Guidelines to follow when you first begin fasting.

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Episode 148- SUCCESS STORY! Bonnie Browning Loses 45 Pounds and Reverses Fatty Liver! Sep 12, 2023

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Bonnie Browning began implementing a low insulin lifestyle about 5 months ago. She went from her conventional doctors advice, to exercise and eat a low fat diet, to using the tools and lifestyle adjustments I taught her and seeing life changing changes! We discuss her weight loss journey, fasting regimen, hormonal imbalances, and more. Hope this encourages you!

[1:21]- The doors for Low Insulin Academy LIVE are OPEN NOW, until September 14, 2023! The diseases discussed in this episode are completely reversible, all with the right lifestyle changes, which I teach in LIA! I encourage you to register as soon as possible so spots do not fill up! With 6 modules and over 30 lessons, I teach you the tools to know and reverse what is at the heart of chronic weight and health issues.

[3:45]- I am offering one final LIVE and FREE webinar, Cravings, OZEMPIC, and Glucose... OH MY!!!, this Wednesday, September 13th! If you are not able to make the webinar live, still be sure to register so you can receive a replay link sent directly to you!

[4:49]- Bonnie's story about how she found Shana and began implementing the tools she learned from her!

[9:58]- The lifestyle Bonnie lived before implementing low insulin lifestyle modifications.

[15:18]- How stress affected Bonnie's health.

[23:30]- What is Bonnie's fasting regimen?

[26:40]- Should individuals who fast adjust their eating windows periodically?

[29:06]- How to prepare for the first 24 hour fast.

[34:25]- How should females prepare for perimenopause and menopause?

[41:03]- How has fasting provided mental clarity for Bonnie?

[46:40]- Bonnie's biggest hurdle when altering her lifestyle.

[48:54]- Final thoughts and Bonnie's advice!

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Episode 147- Measuring the SEVERITY of Insulin Resistance Sep 05, 2023

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How do I know if I struggle with poor insulin sensitivity? What metabolic diseases is insulin resistance the root cause of? In this episode I discuss everything you need to know to understand if you have insulin resistance: the physical signs of insulin resistance, the labs available for internal insights of metabolic illness, and comparing body composition to body weight. Tune in and learn, friends!

[3:10]- The doors for Low Insulin Academy LIVE are OPEN NOW, until September 14, 2023! The diseases discussed in this episode are completely reversible, all with the right lifestyle changes, which I teach in LIA! I encourage you to register as soon as possible so spots do not fill up! With 6 modules and over 30 lessons, I teach you the tools to know and reverse what is at the heart of chronic weight and health issues.

[6:35]- How do you know if you are metabolically healthy?

[10:57]- How to determine whether you have insulin resistance, and to what degree!

[16:41]- What lab work is relevant to understanding insulin resistance? Let's talk about the different tests available and the healthy values for each one!

[35:08]- Why is body composition more significant than body weight?

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Episode 146- SUCCESS STORY! Lisa Fischer Heals Her Thyroid and Loses Weight with the Help of IF Aug 29, 2023

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Lisa Fischer began fasting back in 2017. In addition to working professionally as a journalist and TV broadcaster for many years, after realizing how intermittent fasting changed her life, she additionally works as a health coach, encouraging others in their own health journeys to experience metabolic freedom. This success story is one you don't want to miss!

[1:48]- In one week from today, enrollment for Low Insulin Academy LIVE opens! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. There are no obligations to enroll if you are on the waitlist. If you are, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens on September 5, 2023.

[6:44]- What led Lisa to begin practicing intermittent fasting in the first place!

[25:14]- What is Lisa's fasting regimen?

[35:02]- How is Lisa actively working to heal her Hashimoto's? How does she support her thyroid while fasting?

[48:38]- How to begin fasting as someone who has not practiced fasting before?

[55:28]- Why snacking may be killing your progress!

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Episode 145- HOT TOPIC! Facts You Need to Know About OZEMPIC and Semaglutide Aug 22, 2023

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Semaglutide peptides stimulate the body to produce the hormone glucagon-like peptide 1, GLP-1. GLP-1 is a hormone naturally produced in the body with the purpose of releasing insulin as a response to glucose and suppresses food consumption by slowly emptying the stomach. Recently, Semaglutide peptides have received an immense amount of attention due to their promises of weight loss and blood sugar balancing properties. In this episode, I discuss the scientific studies behind GLP-1 agonist medications and my discernment for my students who are considering Ozempic or Wegovy.

[1:19]- What are Semaglutide peptides?

[6:15]- What are the scientific studies saying about the outcomes of Ozempic?

My specialty program, Low Insulin Academy, teaches you the lifestyle changes necessary to achieve weight loss and reversal of metabolic illness, the same thing Semaglutide peptides try to do, only using a holistic approach!

[9:53]- What do Semaglutide peptides do in the body?

[14:22]- Who are Semaglutide peptides for?

[22:11]- Why are Semaglutide peptides attractive?

[26:27]- The symptoms those who begin GLP-1 agonist medications should expect.

[30:43]- What is hormone half life? How do the natural and synthetic versions of GLP-1 half life compare?

The waitlist is open for the fall session of LIA LIVE! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. There are no obligations to enroll if you are on the waitlist. If you are, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens on September 5, 2023.

[40:08]- Why is a healthy lifestyle far more valuable than weight loss medications or GLP-1 peptides?

My newest webinar, Cravings, OZEMPIC, and Glucose... OH MY!!! will be offered LIVE September 6th and 13th. Join in for a jam packed hour of learning, and bring your questions to ask me directly!

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Episode 144- Q&A! Elevated Morning Blood Sugars, Why Do I Have IR, Can I do your Program While on Ozempic, Can IR Come and Go? Aug 15, 2023

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Another Q&A, another episode jam packed with learning opportunities! This week's information pertains to the dawn phenomenon and high morning blood sugar levels, insulin resistance despite doing all the things to stay "healthy", enrolling in my programs while taking Ozempic or other Semaglutide medications, and why insulin resistance can come and go. As always, if you have any additional questions about the material discussed in this episode or any questions applicable to my teachings, please share them with us at support@fasttoheal.info!

This week tune in to hear:

[1:27]- What causes high blood sugar in the morning, before even eating?

Learn more about the Dawn Phenomenon in this previous podcast episode!
Theia Health offers an incredible opportunity for my listeners to order continuous glucose monitors to gain insight into their blood sugar!

[7:25]- Why am I insulin resistant even though I exercise and eat healthy daily?

[16:24]- Can I do Shana's programs while on Ozempic?

Low Insulin Academy guides metabolically ill individuals to blood sugar freedom without medications. Even better- the waitlist is open for the fall session of LIA LIVE! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. There are no obligations to enroll if you are on the waitlist. If you are, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens on September 5, 2023.

[22:53]- Does insulin resistance come and go?

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