Hot Topic: Weight Loss

Episode #49 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview Dr. Stephen Hussey, a chiropractor diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes early on in life. He's learned, discovered, and is sharing so many great things with us today from his book, Understanding the Heart: Surprising Insights into the Evolutionary Origins of Heart Disease―and Why It Matters Listen in as Megan and Nadia pick Dr. Hussey's brain on some questions about his book and work on: Mitochondria, known as the "powerhouse of the cell" Which is the most efficient source of fuel with less oxidative stress? Surprise! The heart prefers to burn fatty acids and ketones. The diet-heart hypothesis and how we went from "original humans" who ate mostly a diet high in saturated fat to the current recommendations based on "bad science" which demonise fat Stress and why this is THE MOST important topic according to Stephen - "Stress really DOES kill" What labs to ask your doctor for to mitigate and assess heart risk Dr. Stephen Hussey's links: Website: https://www.resourceyourhealth.com/ Social Media: @DrStephenHussey Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

18 Loka 202237min

Episode #48 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview a very special guest, Sonja Seabon. Sonja was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2014, in part, because she self-medicated her work stress with "gummy bears". Listen to how in 2017, her doctor sent her straight to the ER with an A1C of 15.5 and blood glucose of 400. Find out: how her life has changed since she started fasting about Sonja's WHY the amazing weight loss and many, many NSVs (non-scale victories) Sonja has had what maintenance looks like for Sonja Tune in to find out what Sonja did to achieve such success: what fasting schedules she followed, how her diet changed…and how she's "married" to this way of life. Sonja loves the way she feels and looks, and this is the best she has felt in her life at 65 years young! Join Megan and Nadia and be inspired by Sonja's story. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

11 Loka 202243min

Episode #47  In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. What are your favourite NSV (non-scale victories)v? [06:24] 2. Besides improving my body composition, I'm also very interested in the autophagy aspect of fasting. Especially with the skin, could you guys dive a little into this topic? [18:12] 3. When I fast, I always get bad headaches on the second and third days. I know that one possible cause for the headaches is electrolyte imbalance from fasting. I started taking electrolyte drink mixes, but the headaches do not seem to improve. Am I not taking enough? What other factors, if any, could cause the fasting headaches and what could I do to fix this? [23:35]  4. I am hoping that you can explain inflammation to me and how fasting decreases the amount of inflammation in the body? [29:09]  Have questions you want us to answer? Please email them to: podcast@thefastingmethod.com Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

4 Loka 202238min

Episode #46 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Dr. Terri Lance, AGAIN! Coach Terri is a PhD Behavioural Psychologist and Certified Health Coach for The Fasting Method. Listen in as they talk about: Fall Recovery: coming back from summer and back to the "new normal" after travel, reconnecting with friends, and YES, from eating quite a bit! How to make this a time to build great habits and change your mindset Why people struggle to find motivation even if they know what to do The best strategies for implementing good habits before the next holidays Important mindset shifts if you're going to try some extended fasting Building habits that will last What type of groups Terri runs at TFM: Healthy Habits, Mindset, and more The next Masterclass with Dr. Terri Lance and Megan Ramos, which starts October 10, 2022 and runs for 6 weeks Dr. Terri Lance has drastically changed the way TFM runs our program and our coaching approach to facilitate behaviour change. Thank you Terri! Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

27 Syys 202239min

Episode #45 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Can you fast and eat low-carb if you don't have a gallbladder, and does fasting too long cause damage to your gallbladder? [02:02] 2. Someone told me it takes 3-4 months before the body really starts to see the benefits of Intermittent Fasting in terms of weight loss. Is this true? [14:50] 3. Can fasting be beneficial for dementia? [21:53] 4. Is it OK to do IF while breastfeeding or will it affect milk supply? [32:19] Lily Nichols' books: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/books/ Have questions you want us to answer? Please email them to: podcast@thefastingmethod.com Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

20 Syys 202241min

Episode #44 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Getting Back on Track after the summer holidays. Listen in as they share their top strategies for "warming up that fasting muscle again." Megan and Nadia talk about the importance of getting back to: TRE - no snacking mini-fasting cleaning up your diet mindful eating fat fasting Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

13 Syys 202247min

Episode #43  In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I am 51 and have been in menopause for two and a half years now. I recently started fasting and after more than two years, I got my period last month. Is this from fasting? Can fasting reverse menopause? [03:09] 2. What can I put in my water that will not break my fast? Lemon slices/juice, cinnamon, ginger, fruit slices, veggie slices, ACV? [11:58] 3. During the Women and Fasting podcast episode, you spoke about fasting and PCOS. Is there any information regarding fasting and its effect on endometriosis? [20:33]  4. Can I take vitamins during a fast or will they break my fast? [27:09]  Have questions you want us to answer? Please email them to: podcast@thefastingmethod.com Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

6 Syys 202234min

Episode #42 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay. In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the topic of Women and Fasting. How does hormonal and metabolic health relate to insulin resistance? What has PCOS taught us about insulin? How do men and women differ in their weight-loss journey? Is fasting "bad for our hormones"? Listen as Megan and Nadia talk about other related topics such as: fasting and menstrual cycles, weight loss and menopause, fasting and fertility, and "The PCOS Plan" book (co-authored with Jason Fung). Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

30 Elo 202236min