What if you could feel more energized, clear-headed, and in control of your health, without counting calories or following a restrictive plan?
In today’s episode, Laurie Lewis reveals how intermittent fasting can help you break free from the cycle of deprivation and start living in tune with your body’s natural rhythms. Laurie is the founder of Fast Forward Wellness and specializes in guiding individuals, particularly women in midlife, to experience the benefits of intermittent fasting while navigating life’s challenges. With her simple, approachable method, Laurie helps us understand how to create an eating window that works with our unique lifestyle, leading to better energy, improved health markers, and sustainable wellness.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
- Laurie’s background and journey to becoming a wellness coach specializing in intermittent fasting.
- The basics of intermittent fasting—what it is, how it works, and why it’s not part of traditional diet culture.
- How fasting can help balance hormones, heal the gut, boost energy, and burn body fat.
- The importance of the clean fast and why flavor-free drinks during fasting periods are essential.
- The benefits of starting with a 12-hour fast and how to adjust your eating window based on your body’s needs.
- How to identify your “fasting sweet spot” and why it’s important to find a schedule that works for your life and goals.
- How to stay on track with fasting while traveling or dealing with a busy, erratic schedule.
- Real-life tips on creating a fasting routine that helps you feel your best.
- Laurie’s four cornerstones for successful intermittent fasting: Clean fast, curiosity, customization, and continuation.
- How intermittent fasting can support weight management, improve metabolic health, and extend lifespan.
- The science behind fasting and how it can shift your body from being a sugar burner to a fat burner.
Resources Mentioned:
Laurie’s Website: FastForwardWellness.com
Laurie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fast_forward_wellness/
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