It’s always exciting when you start something new. Whether it’s a new project, or a new way of eating … or fasting. But once the novelty wears off, it’s hard to keep the momentum going. Especially when the challenges appear. Let’s talk about ways that you can stay motivated when you feel like giving up. […]
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Whether you’re fasting or sticking to a Keto/Low Carb lifestyle, most people have food cravings at some point. And often we beat ourselves up for it. We think that if only we had more self-control we wouldn’t be tempted. But the truth is, cravings (and giving in to them) is not about willpower or the
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In Fasting groups, and with our coaching clients, there are some questions that come up over and over. Chances are you’ve had these questions, too. Or will have them at some point. So we’ve put together a list of some of those most frequently asked questions about fasting. Does _____ (fill in the blank) break
Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body is no longer burning glucose for fuel. Instead, it uses ketones that the liver converts from fat. Ketones are much more efficient than glucose, and the body actually prefers them. You switch into ketosis when you cut your carb consumption down to a very low daily
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Fasting is no walk in the park. Food is such a huge part of our lives. Going hours or days without food is challenging. But sometimes we make it even harder than it has to be. Let’s look at some of the mistakes I see people making when it comes to fasting. Fasting mistake: Not
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One Meal a Day (OMAD) is a popular Intermittent Fasting schedule. It is exactly what it sounds like. You eat one meal, and then you fast till the next day when you have another meal, and repeat. It’s a great way to lose fat and get healthy, without having to do the longer extended fasts.
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Alternate Day Fasting, also known as ADF, is a popular fasting schedule. And for good reason! It works, and it works well. Let’s look at ADF’s, the benefits, and how to do them. ADF – First things first For those who are new to fasting, or maybe just need a refresher, let’s briefly go over
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We talk a lot about Fasting and Keto/Low Carb for weight loss and health. These methods work well for many reasons. But one key advantage is that they are much closer to the natural human lifestyle. Let’s look at how our hunter-gatherer ancestors lived and why we may benefit from imitating some of their lifestyle.
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It’s that time of the year again. The holidays are right around the corner! These special days are such a wonderful time of family, love, and celebration. But not so great for your fasting and weight loss goals. We tend to go off plan around the holidays so that we can partake in all the
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It’s talked about mostly in the context of social connections. But the fear of missing out is often an obstacle when it comes to fasting and Keto or low-carb lifestyles. Let’s talk about why that happens and what you can do about it. What is the fear of missing out? Sometimes abbreviated to FOMO, it’s
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