Most people think of insulin only in relation to diabetes. But insulin sensitivity is a spectrum. Insulin-related issues can affect your well-being even if you are not in the diabetes danger zone. It’s a major factor affecting your weight gain and weight loss, and your metabolic health in general. Here’s what you need to know …
Let’s face it, fasting is hard! Especially Extended Fasting. But don’t let that stop you! We’re here with our top 10 hacks to help you push through and make the journey a little more pleasant. We’ll start with some of the obvious ones, and then move onto some you might not have thought about. Fasting …
The Whoosh … sounds funny, doesn’t it? It could be the name of a splashy, water park ride. But it’s actually a phrase that comes up often in the Fasting and Keto/Low Carb circles. If you haven’t heard it yet, trust us, you will. But what exactly is this magical whoosh? Is there any truth …
It’s the greatest feeling in the world when you’re fasting or doing Keto or Low Carb and the weight is moving! You’re down a few pounds and life is good! But then one morning, you step on the scale. All eager to see how much more you’ve lost. But the number is the same. Or …
Weight regain is a common concern. Nobody wants to do all that fasting and then end up gaining the weight right back! Let’s look at why some weight can come back after a fast, and how you can prevent it or at least minimize it. Why does the weight come back? First of all, it’s …
January is World Carnivore Month! To celebrate, let’s take a look at the differences between Keto and the Carnivore diet. Maybe you’re currently on Keto and trying to decide whether to try Carnivore. Or maybe you haven’t tried either yet and are wondering which one is better. Both lifestyles have tremendous health and weight loss …
Christmas is a magical holiday! Time with friends and family, parties, gifts … and food. Lots and lots of food and treats. As wonderful as it is, it can also be challenging if you’re trying to stick to your Keto or Carnivore diet. That’s why we’ve put together this Keto Christmas Survival Guide, full of …
What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) is a normal way of life where you have periods of fasting followed by periods of feasting (called a “window”). Simple! No counting calories or keeping track of macros. You eat, and then you don’t eat. Then repeat. Intermittent Fasting is based on the idea that what you eat is …
Extended fasting is a great way to get rid of unwanted body fat. Plus it offers tons of health benefits such as autophagy. While extended fasting is generally safe, breaking an extended fast requires reasonable precautions. Here’s what you need to know. What is an extended fast? How many days/hours? First things first. Let’s define …
Fasting is one of the best things you can do for your body. It brings multiple benefits for your health, fitness and overall well-being. But there are many myths associated with fasting that tend to scare people away. Let’s put some of those myths to rest! Fasting Myth #1: I will feel extremely hungry all …