In this follow-up episode, I go deeper into my personal fasting experience. After our first conversation, I opened up about my struggles with weight loss and navigating perimenopause. Laurie challenged me to revisit fasting, and in this episode, I share what happened in the three weeks since our initial chat and the results I experienced. Laurie also guides us through her approach to coaching clients through fasting, using my three-week experience as a case study. We'll reintroduce you to Laurie Lewis and explore how fasting can transform your health journey.
Key Topics Covered:
- Setting Your Eating Window: Laurie shares insights on how to establish an eating window that makes fasting approachable and sustainable.
- Ramping Up Your Fasting Hours: Tips for gradually increasing the duration of your fasting period for better results.
- Reducing Insulin Resistance: How fasting can help reduce insulin resistance and prevent blood sugar-related conditions.
- Managing Emotional Upsets: Discover how fasting can teach you new ways to cope with stress and emotional challenges.
- Understanding Food Choices: How to become more aware of the foods you reach for when you’re rushed and exhausted, and identifying which foods don’t serve you well.
- Making a Feel-Good Food List: Why it’s essential to keep a list of foods that leave you feeling energized and nourished.
Resources From The Show:
- Codes to ask your insurance if they will cover fasting insulin testing. CPT 83525 (fasting insulin lab code) and ICD10 abnormal glucose R73.09 or E881.81 (Metabolic Syndrome)
- NMR Lipoprofile Test with Insulin Resistance Markers (IR Markers) - a great test for looking at insulin resistance and inflammation in the body as cholesterol markers are an indication of inflammation
- Laurie’s End-of-October Fasting Program - specificially designed to guide you through the holidays and prevent holiday weight gain!
- Laurie's website - Fast Forward Wellness
Tune in to learn how fasting can be a powerful tool for better health and a more balanced life!