135: Intermittent Fasting: Who it's For, Who it's Not For

Can intermittent fasting be a therapeutic tool? Rich with content and resources, this episode is an extensive, deep dive into intermittent fasting, metabolic dysfunction and how you can assess whether IF is right for you based on your unique context.

This episode is perfect for anyone who is fasting-curious, anyone who’s interested in IF or currently trying IF. I dissect who should try it, in what situations is it therapeutic and why, potential benefits, contraindications, whether it works for women’s bodies and the debate over if it’s just another diet culture tool. Have a listen and be sure to share this episode with anyone in your life who has type II diabetes, high insulin, prediabetes, insulin-resistance, metabolic resistance, high blood sugar, anyone going through menopause, or post-menopause. Originally aired April 2020.

In this episode:

-12 Days of Funk'mas Giveaway details, plus program updates [1:35]

-Why this was a timely release for this episode [4:09]

-Who this episode is for [8:25]

-Erin's stance on Intermittent Fasting, and why you gotta make space for multiple truths in nutrition [9:34]

-What is intermittent fasting [16:57]

-The difference between time restricted eating/feeding and IF [19:02]

-Different ways to approach intermittent fasting [19:58]

-Pros & cons of a fat fast [23:41]

-Benefits of intermittent fasting [28:34]

-Fasting and the gut [33:09]

-What does circadian rhythm have to do with it? [38:12]

-Conditions where fasting can be helpful [43:31]

-What you need to know about insulin [45:50]

-Signs and symptoms of insulin resistance and high blood sugars [51:25]

-Lab markers of metabolic syndrome [56:15]

-Brain health in menopause [1:00:10]

-How PCOS is related [1:01:14]

-How to reverse insulin resistance [1:02:37]

-Considerations for intermittent fasting as a weight loss tool, plus biomarker improvements [1:11:25]

-Considerations for those with a disordered eating history [1:18:44]

-When is fasting contraindicated, and who should NOT do intermittent fasting [1:20:45]

-What fasting does to your hormones [1:24:36]

-What’s leptin got to do with it? [1:28:38]

-Fasting and the thyroid [1:30:57]

-How to start, the #1 thing to do first and different ways to approach intermittent fasting [1:35:27]

-Different intermittent fasting schedules [1:37:53]

-Listener questions and the common mindset regarding diet culture [1:40:37]

-How to transition away from fasting [1:46:01]

-Signs it’s not working and it’s time to stop [1:50:42]

Resources mentioned:

The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project

Beautycounter https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt

CCP weekly workouts provided by Steamhouse & Blaze Yoga: https://www.steamhousenh.com/ https://www.blazenh.com/

FREE Guided Meditations https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth.com/meditations

Organifi Low Sugar powdered supplements (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order)

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