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Jun 2023
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541: Intermittent Fasting: The Biggest M...

JESSE CHAPPUS
About this episode

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/541cynthiathurlow

Cynthia Thurlow (IG: @cynthina_thurlow_) is a nurse practitioner, author of the bestselling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 14 million views, and the host of Everyday Wellness podcast.

If you feel like intermittent fasting isn’t working for you or your results should be better, this could be the breakthrough you need! 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The biggest intermittent fasting mistakes
  • Get high-quality sleep today!
  • Are you a fast metabolizer of caffeine?
  • Intermittent fasting is a form of hormetic stress
  • There is no one-size-fits-all for health
  • Setting healthy boundaries
  • How Cynthia breaks a fast
  • Why she aims for 110g of protein a day
  • A typical day of fasting, exercise & eating for Cynthia
  • Her daily electrolyte routine
  • Is stevia ok when fasting?
  • Why Cynthia increases her protein intake 1x a week
  • What is insulin sensitivity? + Why it matters
  • 10 ways to lower your blood sugar naturally
  • What is a fasting insulin test?
  • Building muscle is critical for metabolic health

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The 3 Biggest Fasting Mistakes & How to Do It Correctly to Lose Weight Fast! | Dr. Mindy Pelz (#533)

Follow This Diet to Reverse Insulin Resistance & Type 2 Diabetes | Dr. Ahmet Ergin (SugarMD) #526

Fasting Secrets: How to Lose Weight & Prevent Cancer! | Dr. Jason Fung (#523)

Use Fasting as a Tool to Lose Weight & Prevent Disease | Mike Mutzel (#492)

This Is Why You’re Unhealthy & How to Fix It! | Dr. Casey Means (#479)

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