Hot Topic: Prioritizing for Success

Episode #28  In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview Dr. Melissa Hague, OBGYN.  Listen in as Megan and Nadia speak to the expert on Women’s Health on the following controversial topics and myths: Is fasting “bad for women’s hormones”? Does fasting cause thyroid and adrenal damage? Should women eat higher carbs during the second phase of their cycle for progesterone production? Why should women with PCOS reverse this condition BEFORE getting pregnant in spite of abundant fertility treatment options? You can connect with Melissa here: https://wesleycarephysicians.com/locations/heartland-womens-group/ 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

24 Maj 202248min

Episode #27  In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I’ve heard Dr. Fung say to skip breakfast, but recently in one of Dr. Nadia’s groups, I heard her recommend early time-restricted eating. Could you clarify this for me? [00:47] 2. This coming February I will have been fasting for two years. I fast 18 hours a day and exercise almost daily. I have hit the world's biggest plateau the last 6 months and just cannot lose any more inches/fat/weight. I'm definitely becoming more toned, but I'm not really getting smaller. I'm wondering if I'm at my body's resting weight or if I need to shake things up with my eating? I eat very balanced meals with protein, carbs and veggies. I could probably stand to NOT eat a cookie here or there. Since listening to your podcast, I have been sprinkling in one 24-hour fast a week and this week I am aiming for two 24-hour fasts. [08:26] 3.  I've been fasting for a couple of months. I have read a lot about the fasting cycle with the menstrual cycle and I have heard you say it's easier to do longer fasts in the first week of the menstrual cycle. That's actually what I'm doing - three 36 or 42-hour fasts in my first week. The rest of my cycle I do 18-hour fasts and only 12-hour fasts in my 4th week. With that «protocol» I have lost 20 pounds in 3 months, but should I limit those longer fast to the first week of my cycle? [14:13]  4. How much does gluconeogenesis/the dawn phenomenon impact blood sugars early in the morning? A family member who is fasting and is type 2 diabetic has blood sugars of 150 or so at 6am but 95 later in the morning during a fast. I suspect the dawn phenomenon but I have no idea how much it could impact someone’s blood sugars. [20:20]  Episode Links Dr. Jason Fung’s article: The Critical Importance of Meal Timing https://blog.thefastingmethod.com/the-critical-importance-of-meal-timing-for-weight-loss/ Have questions you want us to answer? Please email them to: podcast@thefastingmethod.com

17 Maj 202226min

Episode #26  In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Does fasting for fat loss still require a caloric deficit? [01:08] 2. I've had success eating keto (traditional) with IF, and I've had success with a vegan diet (not keto) until I started relying too much on carbs like beans, rice, and potatoes. Do you think a vegan keto diet is a realistic way to eat while incorporating IF? [09:01] 3. I’ve heard a few acronyms that I don’t recognize: PCOS, CGM and IBS (although IBS is more common and not specific to fasting). For those used to fasting and the TFM Community discussions, these are common terms. However, I believe that those not versed would be left wondering about them and possibly looking them up. I know I had to look up PCOS when I first heard it. [13:56]  4. I’m confused about which cooking oils are inflammatory and why. Can you please address this? [20:48]  Episode Links Sam Feltham’s 5000 calorie trials: http://live.smashthefat.com/why-i-didnt-get-fat/ 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

10 Maj 202228min

Episode #25  In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I have been fasting on and off for years and had moments of great weight-loss success, but it seems like as soon as I stop I put the weight back on, regardless of how well I'm eating. Am I just fated to have to continue fasting forever to keep my weight down? [00:40] 2. My doctor wants me to start taking metformin, but I would like to incorporate fasting to bring down my A1C which is currently 7.1%. What are the benefits (if any) of using metformin for someone who is just starting on their fasting journey? Can you even take metformin on fasting days? [06:24] 3. Every fast is different. Why is that? I have been experiencing euphoria and loads of energy while fasting, and fasting has been wonderful. I have also been down, tired, and with no energy while fasting. I'm thinking that the answer could have something to do with water and electrolytes. What can I do to optimize the fast and feel euphoric more often? [16:10]  4. Have you ever had someone gain weight while fasting? Are there common mistakes that people make if this is the case? [22:01]  Sign up for Nadia’s Masterclass here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/programs/masterclasses 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

3 Maj 202229min

Episode #24  In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the topic of Weight Loss.  Some of the topics covered are: TRE (Time Restricted Eating) Therapeutic fasting: “Fasting is NOT a diet, it is a therapy that you must commit to if you’re looking for reversal of disease or weight loss” Therapeutic ranges of fasting, 24h, 36h, 42h, 48h Weight-loss journeys - Men vs Women  How much weight do you lose during a fast? Body Composition vs Weight Loss Biggest Fasting and Eating Mistakes 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

26 Apr 202248min

Episode #23  In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. You say not to nurse coffee that contains cream.  Is it OK to nurse a cup of black coffee or hot tea (without caffeine in it) during your  fast? [02:20] 2. During the week before menstruation should I not fast at all? I would love a guide that gives a general idea of what types of fasting are recommended related to where a woman is in her cycle, keeping hormones in mind? [10:47] 3. I decided to do time-restricted eating for life and it's working for me, but I don't understand why it's working for me? [20:03]  4. Is resistance training in a fasted state, specifically longer fasts of 72 hours, a waste of time when there’s no intake of protein before and after sessions to trigger muscle protein synthesis? [27:55]  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 LINKS: Blog posts about exercise and fasting: https://blog.thefastingmethod.com/category/exercise/

19 Apr 202236min

Episode #22  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 continue their conversation about:  •  Mindset “exiting” COVID, shift from lockdown/isolation to “real life” •  Going into summer - most common issues and how to overcome them •  How to avoid self-sabotage and creating healthier habits •  Dopamine and how to use it for motivation  •  Slowing down and breaking out of automatic thought processes •  Terri’s upcoming Masterclass Listen to Terri’s previous episode here: https://youtu.be/B9Wbuw0MtI4 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

12 Apr 202248min

Episode #21  In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the topic of lipedema with the experts, Leslyn Keith and Catherine Seo, from The Lipedema Project.  Some of the topics covered are: What is Lipedema vs Lymphedema?  What is the impact of diet, specifically low carb and healthy fats?  Why does puberty, pregnancy, and menopause exacerbate lipedema?  How is this condition different from general obesity?  What does lipedema look like typically, or, rather, is there anything typical about it?  Learn more about dietary and fasting recommendations that will be addressed in detail at the upcoming Ketogenic Revolution for Lipedema and Lymphedema Virtual Symposium [April 29 - May 1] that Megan will also be speaking at. LINKS: The Lipedema Project website: https://lipedemaproject.org Ketogenic Revolution for Lipedema and Lymphedema Virtual Symposium: https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/keto-revolution-2022 Facebook Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LipedemaKetoWOE https://www.facebook.com/groups/LipedemaSupport 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

5 Apr 202246min