Wellness & Willpower
Wellness & Willpower
Real Talk on Addiction, Mental Health & Long-Term Weight Management
(also known as The Finding Wendy Podcast)
Hosted by Wendy Limbertie, Wellness & Willpower dives into the real stories behind recovery, resilience, and lasting lifestyle change. From addiction and mental health to the long road of post-bariatric weight management, this podcast is a raw and honest space for anyone navigating life’s toughest challenges.
With a special focus on life advice for women, Wendy brings you real talk and relatable insights—from wellness experts and addiction survivors to authors, therapists, and everyday warriors—as they unpack what it truly takes to heal, grow, and stay the course.
If you’re looking for honest conversations, empowering stories, and a community that believes in second chances and strength through struggle, you’re in the right place.
Wellness & Willpower
Episode 19: Overcoming Regain with Intermittent Fasting
Finding Wendy Podcast – Episode 19: Overcoming Regain with Intermittent Fasting
In this episode of Finding Wendy, hosts Wendy and Alison sit down with special guest Heather Windsor, a dedicated mom, high school registrar, and real estate professional from Florida. Heather shares her inspiring journey of overcoming weight regain after bariatric surgery by incorporating intermittent fasting into her lifestyle.
She opens up about her struggles, successes, and mindset shifts, including how she transitioned from calorie counting to a fasting lifestyle, the importance of clean fasting, and how consistency has helped her get 69 lbs closer to her goal. Heather also provides practical tips on fasting protocols, weekend strategies, and listening to her body’s hunger cues.
Whether you're navigating post-surgery weight loss challenges or just curious about intermittent fasting, this episode is packed with valuable insights, motivation, and actionable advice.
🔹 Key Topics Discussed:
✔ Heather’s weight loss surgery journey & struggles with regain
✔ How she discovered intermittent fasting & her success so far
✔ The benefits of clean fasting beyond weight loss
✔ Practical tips on adjusting fasting windows & staying consistent
✔ How to build a sustainable fasting lifestyle without calorie counting
🎧 Tune in now for an empowering discussion on taking control of your health, trusting the process, and making intermittent fasting work for you!
📚 Resources Mentioned:
- The Regain Remedy by Alison Pizanie (available on Amazon)
- Fast. Feast. Repeat. by Gin Stephens
- Dr. Jason Fung’s insights on fasting
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With love and willpower,
Wendy
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