The Fasting Journey – 5 Things I Wish I’d Known at the Start
I was recently asked a great question by a client: “what do you wish you’d
known at the beginning of your fasting journey?” So it got me thinking. Six
years into my fasting journey, here’s 5 things I wish I’d known at the start:
You don’t have t...
How to Avoid Oxalate Dumping
Oxalate dumping is an unpleasant issue we hear about most often in the
Carnivore circles but it can happen with fasting too, or even with the
Ketogenic diet. Here I explain what it is and how to avoid oxalate dumping.
Let’s focus on some tips t...
Chronic Inflammation: Is Your Diet to Blame?
Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system. If you ever cut
your finger or get a splinter you’ll know about the redness and swelling, AKA
inflammation . It’s the healing process in action. Inflammation gets white
blood cells and...
Fat Fast: A Quick Guide
When we talk about fasting, we usually mean water fasting. In other words, no
food. But there are other types of fasts. Fat fasting is one of them. Here’s a
quick guide to fat fasting - what a fat fast is, who it might benefit, and how
it work...
Psychological Challenges of Extended Fasting
Let’s be real, Extended Fasting is not easy. If it were, everyone would be
doing it, right? The psychological challenges of extended fasting can be even
more difficult than the actual physical discomfort. Let’s look at some of
those challenges ...
The Benefits of Fasting for Your Immune System
What are the potential benefits of fasting for your immune system? In the
past, we’ve often taken the immune system for granted. It was just there, in
the background, fighting off all the bad stuff so we didn’t become sick. But
in recent years,...
Combating Keto Flu
As great as the Ketogenic diet is for health and weight loss, it does have
some challenges. One of those challenges is combating Keto Flu - simply put,
the withdrawal symptoms from sugar and carbohydrates. What exactly is the Keto
flu? Keto f...
Fasting is Powerful for Gut Health
We all know that fasting is a powerful tool for weight loss and longevity, but
did you know that fasting is powerful for gut health as well? By practicing
some form of Intermittent or Extended Fasting, we can reduce our body fat and
prevent or e...
Staying Motivated When You Feel Like Quitting
It’s always exciting when you start something new. Whether it’s a new project,
or a new way of eating … or fasting. But once the novelty wears off, it’s hard
to keep the momentum going. Especially when the challenges appear. Let’s talk
abou...
Fasting FAQs
In Fasting groups, and with our coaching clients, there are some questions
that come up over and over. Chances are you’ve had these questions, too. Or
will have them at some point. So we’ve put together a list of some of those
most frequently ...
Fasting Mistakes to Avoid
Fasting is no walk in the park. Food is such a huge part of our lives. Going
hours or days without food is challenging. But sometimes we make it even
harder than it has to be. Let’s look at some of the mistakes I see people
making when it co...
Overeating on OMAD
One Meal a Day (OMAD) is a popular Intermittent Fasting schedule. It is
exactly what it sounds like. You eat one meal, and then you fast till the next
day when you have another meal, and repeat. It’s a great way to lose fat and
get healthy, wi...