Intermittent Fasting Stories

Episode 496: Ksy Bueno

In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Ksy Bueno who is originally from Ukraine but currently lives in Bucharest. Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com [http://app.fastfeastrepeat.com/] to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android. 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 [http://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 [http://ginstephens.com/community].  Ksy is an intermittent fasting coach and author, a professional Latin dancer, and she organizes retreats around the world. She began intermittent fasting in 2020, and has never looked back. Ksy discusses the cultural perceptions of fasting in Ukraine, the challenges her clients face, and the importance of community support. She also highlights the differences in food quality between Ukraine and the USA, her experiences traveling while fasting, and the non-scale victories she has achieved through intermittent fasting. She also emphasizes the need for gradual adaptation to fasting and the significance of making informed food choices. Takeaways: •          Intermittent fasting can lead to significant lifestyle changes. •          Cultural perceptions of fasting can impact individuals' choices. •          Community support enhances the fasting experience. •          Food quality varies significantly between countries. •          Traveling can complicate fasting routines but is manageable. •          Non-scale victories are important indicators of success. •          The food industry influences eating habits and perceptions. •          Fasting can improve energy levels and overall well-being. •          Personal discipline plays a key role in maintaining fasting. At the end of the episode, Ksy encourages new intermittent fasters to simply start, and take the time they need to let their bodies adapt. Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com [http://app.fastfeastrepeat.com/] to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android. Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html [https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html]. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now!  Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/community [http://ginstephens.com/community] 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 [http://fastfeastrepeat.com/]. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.   Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.com [gin@intermittentfastingstories.com] Visit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com [http://ginstephens.com/]  Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html [http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html] Subscribe to Gin’s YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Episode 495: Christoph Bamberg

In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Christoph Bamberg, a health psychology researcher from Austria who studies intermittent fasting as well as emotional/stress eating. 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 [http://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 [http://ginstephens.com/community].  Christoph has been a consistent intermittent faster for several years, and he began for the health benefits. He discusses his personal journey with fasting, the psychological aspects of eating, and the importance of mindset and expectations in the fasting process. He also shares his research studies about intermittent fasting and his current research focuses. He highlights the differences in individual responses to fasting and the role of emotional and stress eating. The conversation also touches on the need for more research on the long-term effects of fasting and the importance of individualized approaches to dietary habits. Here are some of Christoph's popular science articles/ blogs on the topics covered: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day…or is it?" https://www.in-mind.org/blog/post/breakfast-is-the-most-important-meal-of-the-dayor-is-it [https://www.in-mind.org/blog/post/breakfast-is-the-most-important-meal-of-the-dayor-is-it] From Christoph: There I critically assess this claim and explain it from an intermittent fasting perspective. “Can expectations about being hungry affect your concentration?” https://www.in-mind.org/blog/post/can-expectations-about-being-hungry-affect-your-concentration [https://www.in-mind.org/blog/post/can-expectations-about-being-hungry-affect-your-concentration] From Christoph: That article covers the study where we gave participants different messages about their hunger/satiety And here are the two published scientific articles on this: The randomized controlled trial following participants for 2 weeks: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13591053251351204 [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13591053251351204] The study with the messages on hunger/satiety: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666324006275?via%3Dihub [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666324006275?via%3Dihub] Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html [https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html]. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now!  Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/community [http://ginstephens.com/community] 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 [http://fastfeastrepeat.com/]. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.   Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.com [gin@intermittentfastingstories.com] Visit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com [http://ginstephens.com/]  Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html [http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html] Subscribe to Gin’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Episode 494: Amy Magee

In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Amy Magee from Boston, Massachusetts. 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 [http://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 [http://ginstephens.com/community].  Amy is a marketing consultant. Amy shares how she began her fasting journey in late 2019 amidst professional chaos and the onset of COVID-19, leading to significant lifestyle changes. Throughout the episode, Amy discusses the importance of consistency in intermittent fasting, which helped her lose 50 pounds over 18 months. She also delves into the challenges of hormonal changes during perimenopause and how she adjusted her fasting and diet to manage weight gain. Amy highlights the insights gained from the Zoe program, which reaffirmed her intuitive eating habits and emphasized the need for more protein. She also shares the impact of vitamin D and magnesium on her sleep and overall well-being. Takeaways: •          Consistency in intermittent fasting is crucial for long-term success. •          Hormonal changes can affect weight management, requiring adjustments in diet and fasting. •          The Zoe program provided valuable insights into Amy's eating habits and nutritional needs. •          Vitamin D and magnesium play a significant role in improving sleep and well-being. Final Advice from Amy: Amy advises listeners to give intermittent fasting a try for 28 days and to focus on consistency, as it's not about what you do once, but what you do consistently that makes a difference. Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html [https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html]. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now!  Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/community [http://ginstephens.com/community] 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 [http://fastfeastrepeat.com/]. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.   Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.com [gin@intermittentfastingstories.com] Visit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com [http://ginstephens.com/]  Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html [http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html] Subscribe to Gin’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Episode 493: Desiree Slusher

In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Desiree Slusher from Round Rock, Texas. 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 [http://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 [http://ginstephens.com/community].  Desiree is a retired homeschooling mom of 5. She shares her transformative journey with intermittent fasting, which started in June 2019. While Desiree didn’t have a history of dieting, she found herself at the very high end of the normal weight range for her height, and she didn’t feel good in her body. Then, a friend shared about Gin’s approach to intermittent fasting. She discusses her transition from bulletproof coffee to clean fasting, the impact of reading The Obesity Code, and the significant health improvements she experienced. Since beginning IF, Desiree has lost a significant amount of weight and enjoys being at her ideal weight. Desiree emphasizes the importance of community support, her evolving body image, and the role of strength training in her health journey. Her goal is to be both healthy and strong as she ages. She also addresses challenges related to weight fluctuations and possible mold exposure, ultimately encouraging others to embrace intermittent fasting for its numerous health benefits.  Takeaways: •          Desiree started intermittent fasting in June 2019 after hearing about it from a friend. •          Reading The Obesity Code changed her perspective on health and fasting. •          Desiree experienced rapid health improvements and weight loss after starting intermittent fasting. •          She emphasizes the importance of community support in her fasting journey. •          Desiree's body image evolved as she accepted her unique shape and size. •          She lost about 25 pounds in six months and felt more energetic. •          Desiree began strength training to build muscle and improve her overall health. •          She faced challenges with weight fluctuations and health issues related to mold exposure. •          Desiree encourages others to try intermittent fasting for its health benefits, regardless of weight loss goals. At the end of the episode, Desiree encourages anyone on the fence to just start, and to embrace the clean fast. Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html [https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html]. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now!  Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/community [http://ginstephens.com/community] 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 [http://fastfeastrepeat.com/]. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.   Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.com [gin@intermittentfastingstories.com] Visit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com [http://ginstephens.com/]  Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html [http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html] Subscribe to Gin’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Episode 492: Rachael Watson

In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Rachael Watson from Gloucestershire in the UK. 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 [http://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 [http://ginstephens.com/community].  Rachael is a teacher who works with adult learners. She shares her journey with intermittent fasting, detailing her motivations for starting, the challenges she faced, and the significant lifestyle changes she has experienced. Rachael discusses her weight loss success, the impact of fasting on her health, and her experience living with an ileostomy after losing her colon due to ulcerative colitis. She emphasizes the importance of community support and offers valuable tips for those considering intermittent fasting, particularly individuals with similar health conditions. Takeaways: •          Rachael started intermittent fasting for weight loss after feeling uncomfortable in her body. •          She initially struggled with calorie counting before discovering intermittent fasting. •          Rachael found a 6-7 hour eating window worked well for her initially. •          After a couple of months, she naturally shifted to a 19:5 fasting schedule. •          She enjoys skipping breakfast and usually opens her eating window at lunchtime. •          Rachael has lost a substantial amount of weight and feels more confident. •          Living with an ileostomy, Rachael shares how fasting has positively impacted her health. •          She emphasizes the importance of listening to your body during fasting. •          Rachael has experienced non-scale victories, including improved energy and reduced sugar cravings. •          She encourages others with similar conditions to consider intermittent fasting. At the end of the episode, Rachael encourages new IFers to try drinking hot water while fasting, and she and Gin discuss how satisfying it can be. Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html [https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html]. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now!  Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/community [http://ginstephens.com/community] 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 [http://fastfeastrepeat.com/]. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.   Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.com [gin@intermittentfastingstories.com] Visit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com [http://ginstephens.com/]  Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html [http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html] Subscribe to Gin’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].