The Fasting Highway

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Episode 73- Christy Conn an amazing first year with intermittent fasting. Losing a staggering 23 KG (51 pounds) May 30, 2021

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Christy Conn is a busy, married mother of three from Southeast, Michigan, United States. She is a Director of Human Resources, and an active volunteer including serving in her role as an elected school board member.

Christy is 39 years old and as long as she can remember has been concerned about her weight. Having started intermittent fasting just before the pandemic, Christy feels it helped her move through the trying times of the past 16 months and instead of gaining the COVID 19, she lost 51 pounds (23 kilograms). At 5’9” (175 centimeters) Christy started out at 239 pounds (108 kilograms) and in the first 6 months lost 40 pounds. Over the subsequent six months she lost an additional 10 pounds (4.5 kg) and has maintained that weight loss in addition to slowly losing more.

As life “returns to normal” Christy has had a lot of fun seeing people face to face for the first time in over a year. She is thrilled to have found intermittent fasting at a relatively young age and is hopeful for a healthy, long-lasting future with the positive trajectory of IF.

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My book The Fasting Highway is available on Amazon in both paperback and kindle. For Australian and New Zealand residents, you can buy the book direct from me at The Fasting Highway with Intermittent Fasting Advocate Graeme Currie

For the rest of the world Amazon is your best option. Thank you to the many who have bought a copy of my book, much appreciated.

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The Fasting Highway: Graeme Currie from Australia takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of beating a crippling food addiction by losing ... living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle: Currie, Graeme: 9780648965206: Amazon.com: Books

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Episode 72 -Lesley Johnson Long Term Obesity issues and how she renewed her health with intermittent fasting. May 23, 2021

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Lesley is from the UK and is a 61 years old who suffered from obesity most of her life.

Lesley was born a normal healthy weight but by the time she was 3 months old she was overweight and remained so for the whole of her childhood, at 7 years old she was 98 pounds, 45 kgs, at 10 she was 140 pounds, 73.5 kilos.

This weight gain continued till she was 13, she then suffered an acute illness, ulcerative colitis, and her weight loss was fast and severe, down to 98 pounds 45kg

After the illness and being on steroids Lesley’s weight increased rapidly, and low calories diets and bulimia followed.

By the time Lesley was 17 she was completely messed up weight wise, life was either severe food restricting or binging.

Weight came on and was dieted off until her limit was reached when she was 40, Lesley weighed 320 pounds 145 kg, and at 5ft 2” this was a very large unhealthy weight to be.

Needless to say a restrictive diet followed and the weight came off, and stayed off for a few months. But the same old story, the weight came back, in desperation Lesley paid to have a gastric bypass operation, again the weight came off and stayed off for a while but then started creeping back on.

May 17th 2020 Lesley was discussing on a FB group how she needed to loose the 14 pounds she had gained and how disappointed she was with herself that she couldn’t get started on a low calorie diet. This was the first time she heard the phrase Intermittent fasting.

That afternoon she downloaded Delay Dont Deny by Gin Stephens, and she started her fasting lifestyle the very next day.

Lesley reached her goal of 30 pounds loss by November 2020 but has since then lost more weight. She has now lost a total of 47 pounds 21.5kgs and has gone from 170.5 pounds to 123 pounds.

Lesley is now confident her weight is now under control, she has clean fasted from the first day and loves the IF WOL!

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Episode 71- Chantel Ray Finch, Best selling author and host of the "Waist Away" podcast we talk all things intermittent fasting. May 16, 2021

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Chantel Ray's Biography

Chantel Ray, the owner of multi-million dollar real estate company CanZell Real Estate and author of Amazon best seller Waist Away - The Chantel Ray Way, Fasting to Freedom - The Gift of Fasting, One Meal And a Tasting, and Freedom From Food - A Six Week Bible Study Course. Chantel is an accomplished speaker and with her inspiring, passionate warm sense of humor has entertained, trained and motivated thousands of Christians based on her books. She is passionate about her work and her success as a speaker is evidenced by the many positive comments by those who have attended her seminars, talks, presentations, and workshops.

Chantel has an informative and inspiring approach, and has inspired many, encouraging religious following and self-confidence. She instills practical coping skills with charm, warmth and humour. Her presentations include keynote speaking to ladies groups, church programs, biblical speaking.

Connect with Chantel www.chantelray.com

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Episode 69- Maureen LeClair - a great story from a person who has overcome adversities and had fantastic success with intermittent fasting. May 09, 2021

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By Maureen LeClair

Maureen is a 61 year old woman, who lives in rural Alberta, just north of Edmonton Canada. She grew up in the area, and has very strong ties to the community. She is the second youngest of five children, and weight has been a “concern” for as long as she can remember. She has lost, gained back, lost, gained back weight multiple times throughout her life – starting as a child of around 8 years of age. Following traditional Calories In/Calories Out – low fat diets. Her mom was a nurse, and was continuously on / off diets, trying different weight loss techniques - never “obese”, 20 – 40 lbs overweight. Dad always maintained healthy weight. Siblings were all “normal healthy” weight in their youth. She doesn’t have any underlying health issues, blood sugar, cholesterol, BP levels all within normal ranges. Exception is an underactive thyroid, has been on medication for approximately 15 years. Maureen acknowledges she was an emotional eater; food was a source of comfort. Salty snacks, breads were her drug of choice. She also embraced a lifestyle that involved a lot of socializing and drinking. Not one for fast foods, soda drinks, sugary treats actually had a very healthy diet for the most part. Whole, unprocessed foods were always her preference. Considers herself blessed to have strong relationships with her brother and his family; nieces / nephews, great nieces / nephews. Has many long-term friendships, many of whom have offspring that are like family to her as well. Has had a very diverse work history, lots of rewarding life experiences. Found her “calling” as a health and safety professional about 20 years ago, absolutely loves and is passionate about her work. Loves being outside, traveling and exploring Canada, scenic walks or hikes, working in yard or garden, star gazing, campfires, water activities. Life has thrown Maureen some curve balls, and she has found a resilience she never knew she had. She is exceedingly grateful for where she is now, and the new found HOPE she has discovered through the intermittent fasting way of life and way of eating.

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Episode 68 Kelly Manning -a beginners journey with intermittent fasting. During the first three months she has lost 10 kg (22 pounds). May 06, 2021

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By Kelly Manning.

I am a working Mum of 3 kids (9, 6, 3) with supportive husband and I live in a small rural town in Western Australia.

I have been overweight for most of my life even though I was an active child, participated in sports and still do.

Became morbidly obese after having 3rd child. I have tried many programs over the years, some have worked and then I piled the weight back on with a bonus.

I have a sweet tooth which probably started when I was sick regularly with tonsillitis as a child.

In 2020 I made an appointment with a Metabolic Health Clinic in Wembley (Perth). They got me onto intermittent fasting 16:8. They shared a podcast of Graeme’s story with Bett Lucas on Facebook.

Since then I started following The Fasting Highway and bought Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens. I started the 28 day challenge on the 18th November 2020 after I read the book (in 3 days) and haven’t looked back. I have also read Graemes' book The Fasting Highway.

In 2021 I made the decision to cut out alcohol as my main goal is to get my health back!!

To date I’ve lost 9.4kg since I started clean fasting.

I’m excited to see what 2021 will bring as I am confident I can get my health back.

Starting weight: 121.2

Current weight: 111.8kg

Heaviest weight :135kg ~ 2018

Goal weight: anywhere from 60-70kg, I’ll find out when I get there

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Episode 67 - Missy Reynolds Burkett-has lost 41 kg (91 pounds) with intermittent fasting over 15 months. May 02, 2021

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By Missy Reynolds Burkett.

I am a 53 year old woman from Callands Virginia USA, my husband and I live with 2 bossy little dogs and 3 rescue cats in a very rural community. I work full time as a title clerk for an auto dealership and have been doing that type of work for about 25 years, prior to that I worked in the banking industry, so I have always had sedentary jobs. I never really struggled with weight issues until my early 30’s it was at that point that I began a weight loss roller coaster that would engulf my entire adult life until I found intermittent fasting about 15 months ago, since that time I have lost 41kg ( 91 pounds) and could not be more thrilled with the absolute freedom this way of life gives you.

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Episode 66 Vanessa Avalos - who has seen staggering weight loss and many health benefits come from practising intermittent fasting for nearly twoyears. Apr 29, 2021

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By Vanessa Avalos

My name is Vanessa Avalos and I’m 38 years old living in Bridgeport, CT. I work with adults in the mental health field and enjoy it very much. I have two children, ages 6 and 4, and a partner who is super supportive of my intermittent fasting lifestyle. I enjoy helping others learn about it as well. I’ve been intermittent fasting since June 2019 and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. I have not always been obese. I started becoming obese in my mid to late 20s. I was very lucky that I never developed any health issues but always knew that I could because of family history of diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. But I did offer from constant sinus infections, respiratory infections, nausea, and acid reflux. I wanted to change the course of my life in the hopes of preventing diseases and live longer for my children. No one can tell me IF doesn’t work because I’m living it and will continue educate others on it. Everything I used to suffer from before, I no longer do because of IF.

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Episode 65 Joshua Berntsen - the first six months of an intermittent fasting journey. We talk weight loss, NSV's and health benefits along the way. Apr 25, 2021

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By Joshua Berntsen

I’m a stay-at-home dad that homeschools my 3 children. I’ve always been a heavy kid/guy. I’m 6’5”. I peaked a 436 lbs and ended up having 2 weight-loss surgeries (lap band and then the gastric sleeve). My weight got all the way down to 259 lbs and then rebounded to about 315 lbs. At that point I began a health program (and became a health coach) and lost a bunch of weight. I got down to about 270 lbs, but then again the weight crept back up. I got up to 330 lbs when I began IF back in November of 2020. Since then, I’ve lost about 30 lbs. I just returned from Spring Break where I was able to pretty much maintain. I’m loving the intrmittent fasting lifestyle.

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Episode 64 Netta Gorman- a life after sugar. How Netta discovered the real sweetness and health in her life. Apr 22, 2021

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Until the age of 45, Netta had always eaten "normally"... that is, 3 meals a day, sometimes a snack or two, and treats on special occasions. She was a self-identified sweet tooth. Not a day went by without her eating chocolate, cookies, or some kind of sweet dessert. And she didn't have a problem with that. She was lucky in that she hardly put on weight - maybe an extra 15lbs over the years, at the most. But weight isn't the only sign of health issues. From her early thirties Netta had been suffering from a very slow digestion, with bloating and pain, as well as infertility issues, depression and mood swings, achy joints, and signs of a fatty liver. It was only when she tried cutting out sugar, sweeteners and flour in 2015 for a period of two weeks in the hopes of improving her digestion that she realized just how much sugar in its various forms had been hijacking her health.

It started off as a temporary experiment to cut down sugar, but after only a few weeks she ended up feeling so much better that she just carried on and never looked back. And it's been almost 6 years!

Yes, she lost her extra pounds, but more than that, she gained more energy, her digestion and liver went back to normal, her spare tire melted away, she felt 20 years younger and her whole relationship with sugar and herself changed!

She also learned how to make her own probiotic (fermented) foods and drinks for her gut health, like yogurt, kefir, kombucha and lacto-fermented sauerkraut. Intermittent fasting came naturally as a result of appetite correction about a year after she cut sugar. Now she eats once or twice a day, and enjoys her food like never before.

Because she's a teacher, she started giving workshops to help other people break free from sugar and get back their energy for life... and now she has an online program, a website and a podcast called Life After Sugar!

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My book The Fasting Highway is available on Amazon in both paperback and kindle. For Australian and New Zealand residents, you can buy the book direct from me at www.thefastinghighway.com. For the rest of the world Amazon is your best option. Thank you to the many who have bought a copy of my book much appreciated.

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Episode 63 David Williams -a beginners journey discussing the first few months.How he found amazing NSVS and health benefits whilst losing 24kg( 50 pounds) of weight. Apr 19, 2021

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David Williams Biography.

I was born in the United States 55 years ago and grew up in the Detroit suburbs. After university and military service I married a Canadian and have lived in Toronto for more than 25 years. I’ve enjoyed various careers from teaching in public schools, working for a foodbank, and information technology. Just prior to the pandemic, I completed a 20 year career in IT with the justice system. I first became obese as an adolescent. While in the military, I used diets and lots of running to stay within prescribed weight limits but was usually overweight. As the most overweight officer on the ship, I was put in charge of other overweight sailors (AKA, the Fat Boy Program) to lead them in lunchtime exercise. Once I ended my military service, my weight took off and I gained another 60 lbs so fast I got stretch marks. Fortunately, marriage and home cooking stopped my expansion and I settled into being 50-90 lbs overweight ever since. Together, my wife Barb and I have tried a few diets. Of the two of us, I’m much more of a tinkerer and have tried additional more restrictive diets including the 4 hour body (Slow carb) and Dr. Fung’s extended fasts. I didn’t find any of them sustainable long term, though they did help prepare me for success with IF. I’ve always been a stress eater and drinker and work stresses were usually my trigger. The foods and alcohol that temporarily soothed me were always processed high carbs and sugar which ultimately left me more stressed and sad. A year ago, I was near my highest weight and experiencing daily bouts of reflux and bad snoring. I knew my obesity was leading to serious medical issues and that I had to make a change. However, my high carb eating and drinking made it impossible to stick to any of my old diets for more than a couple days. In November, Barb discovered The Fasting Highway Face Book page and podcast. After reading Graeme Currie and others posts, I immediately started the diet by copying Graeme Curries example precisely. I read Feast, Fast Repeat and understood just how healthy IF can be as a way of life. I started on November 19thand I think I will remember it as one of the most important days of my life.

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My own book, The Fasting Highway is available on Amazon in both paperback and kindle. For Australian and New Zealand residents, you can buy the book direct from me at www.thefastinghighway.com. For the rest of the world Amazon is your best option. Thank you to the many who have bought a copy of my book much appreciated. The link below will take you to my book on Amazon. Amazon.com : the fasting highway Follow me on Instagram or my web page or join my Facebook group. Graeme Currie (@graemecurrie_63) • Instagram photos and videos The Fasting Highway with Intermittent Fasting Advocate Graeme Currie The Fasting Highway -Intermittent Fasting Podcast And Book | Facebook Enjoy the Show Graeme

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