Episode 13: Unlocking Intermittent Fasting with NYT Bestselling Author Gin Stephens

In this enlightening episode, Wendy Limbertie sits down with Gin Stephens, New York Times bestselling author and leading voice on intermittent fasting. Gin opens up about her transformative weight loss journey, the hurdles she overcame, and how intermittent fasting became the game-changer in her life. Together, they explore the power of clean fasting, how processed foods sabotage health, and the science of insulin response.

Gin also dives into the concept of bio-individuality, explaining why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness and how real, whole foods play a crucial role in overall health. Wendy shares her personal experience with intermittent fasting, discussing the challenges of staying consistent and how societal pressures and commercial interests shape our dietary habits.

This conversation uncovers the hidden community of intermittent fasters and the importance of metabolic flexibility for lasting health. Wendy and Gin highlight the need to break free from constant snacking, shift perceptions about fasting, and embrace new habits that lead to true, long-term wellness.

This episode is packed with practical insights and motivational advice for anyone looking to reclaim their health and embrace intermittent fasting as a sustainable lifestyle.

Helpful Links to Find Gin Stephens: 

Here Website- https://www.ginstephens.com/

Her Podcast: Intermittent Fasting Stories https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/intermittent-fasting-stories/id1440334876

Her Second Podcast, Fast Feast Repeat: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-feast-repeat-intermittent-fasting-for-life/id1693633111

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intermittent Fasting and Jen Stevens

02:46 The Journey of Weight Loss and Intermittent Fasting

06:06 Books and Resources on Intermittent Fasting

08:53 The Impact of Book Piracy on Authors

12:11 Understanding Clean Fasting

14:54 The Role of Diet and Processed Foods

17:47 The Science Behind Insulin Response

21:10 Personal Experiences with Fasting and Dieting

24:03 The Importance of Real Food

26:51 Mindset and the Journey of Weight Maintenance

30:06 Fat Adaptation Explained

33:11 Bio-Individuality in Dieting

35:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Fasting

42:03 Understanding the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster

45:10 The Importance of Metabolic Flexibility

48:24 The Commercial Influence on Diet Choices

52:04 The Invisible World of Intermittent Fasting

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