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Jan 2025
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Hot Topic: 7 Beginner Fasting Pitfalls

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Episode #186

In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather to talk about 7 common mistakes fasting beginners make when they are excited about the power of fasting.

  1. Neglecting to manage electrolytes. [02:25]
  2. Trying to string one-meal days over and over instead of alternating fasting and eating days. [07:20]
  3. Trying to increase fasting intensity too quickly instead of building up gradually. [10:00]
  4. Considering fasting a ‘magic eraser’ without making necessary dietary changes. [14:50]
  5. Telling everyone about fasting before establishing a consistent practice. [18:33]
  6. Trying to go it alone instead of joining a supportive community. [21:06]
  7. Failing to have a plan. [26:04]

 

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