Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz16 Sep

The Biggest Fasting Mistakes That’s Blocking Your Fat Loss

Fasting gets a lot of attention for what happens while you’re not eating, but what happens when you start eating again deserves just as much attention.

In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down one of the most overlooked parts of fasting: the refeed.

She explains why longer isn’t always better when it comes to fasting, how the eating and fasting windows work together, and why protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fermented foods, and plant diversity can all have a place in your fasting rhythm.

She also takes on some of the biggest conversations happening around fasting right now, including thyroid health, muscle loss, the gut microbiome, fasting after 45, GLP-1, autophagy, meal timing, and whether women really need to eat protein first thing in the morning.

In This Episode

Why fasting longer isn’t necessarily fasting better
Why your first meal after a fast deserves more attention
What happens to thyroid hormones during extended fasting and refeeding
Why carbohydrates and protein matter after longer fasts
What fasting may change within your gut microbiome
Why plant diversity and fermented foods matter during your eating window
The debate around fasting for women over 45
Why Mindy cycles fasting rather than using the same fasting window every day
Whether you really need protein immediately after waking
How to experiment with an eating window that works for your body and lifestyle
The difference between your sugar-burning and fat-burning states
How nutrients can stimulate your body’s natural GLP-1 response

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

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