As great as the Ketogenic diet is for health and weight loss, it does have some challenges. One of those challenges is combating Keto Flu – simply put, the withdrawal symptoms from sugar and carbohydrates. What exactly is the Keto flu? Keto flu is not influenza, or flu as we know it. It’s called that […]
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We all know that fasting is a powerful tool for weight loss and longevity, but did you know that fasting is powerful for gut health as well? By practicing some form of Intermittent or Extended Fasting, we can reduce our body fat and prevent or even reverse metabolic disease. Gut health plays a huge role
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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
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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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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Let’s take a look at another one of the myths that surround fasting. You can find some of our previous myth debunking articles here, if you missed it. The idea that fasting will somehow mess up your metabolism is probably one of the most wide-spread myths out there. Let’s talk about why it’s not true,
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Does fasting work as well for women as it does for men? Yes and no. Fasting is good for everyone! But there are some subtle differences to be aware of. Why does it matter? Being aware of biological realities will help you find what works best for YOU. It’s not a one-size-fits-all scenario! Before we
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