Episode #200 In this week's episode, Terri shares three common self-sabotage patterns that she sees most frequently when it comes to making progress in our fasting and healthy-eating journeys for weight loss and healing. Summary Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Definition of self-sabotage 02:31 Three common examples of self-sabotage 03:19 AND 06:01 WHILE 11:18 DOSE 18:15 Self-Sabotage Workshop  Sign Up to the Self-Sabotage Workshop here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#Self2 Discount Code - PODCAST10  Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs  Connect with us: Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod  Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Fasting Q&A with Megan Ramos: Fasting With a Low BMI, Healing PCOS, Night Shifts, and More.
Episode #199 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions: I’ve heard Dr Fung mention that he doesn’t recommend fasting for people with a BMI under 20. My BMI is under 20. I’ve recently lowered my A1C from 6.2 to 5.5 but would like to lower it further or at least maintain it. Would IF or OMAD be OK to do? (Beth from North Carolina) [01:40] I have been doing some therapeutic fasting to address my PCOS and hopefully get my period back. Do you have any recommendations for a preconception plan for fasting and nutrition? Is there anything else I should be doing before TTC? How will I know when my body is healthy enough? [10:12] Can you wreck your thyroid by fasting too much? Or is this not true and you can heal it with fasting? Mine was subclinical hypo but returned to normal when I stopped fasting, without meds. I am back to ADF now because I love fasting so much! (Miggy from The Netherlands) [20:46] I’ve been on a night shift schedule at the hospital for the last 30 years working 7pm to 7am. I’d love to know the ins and outs of how to stay as healthy as possible on nights and the best way to fast with that schedule. (Suzy from South Carolina) [26:37] Please Submit Your Questions here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs  Sign Up to the Self-Sabotage Workshop here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#Self2 Discount Code - PODCAST10  Transcripts of all episodes are available at www.thefastingmethod.com on the Podcast page.  Connect with us: Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod  Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:40 Can I fast with a low BMI? 10:12 Healing PCOS and the Best Preconception Plan 20:46 Does Fasting Wreck Your Thyroid? 26:37 How Best to Eat and Fast for Night Shifts  Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Hot Topic: Prioritizing for Success
Episode #198 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather for an energized conversation about prioritizing your goals, your health, and, most importantly, YOURSELF! Sign Up to the Self-Sabotage Workshop here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#Self2 Discount Code - PODCAST10  Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod  Summary Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:21 The reticular activating system 03:54 Prioritizing daily steps for the small (but important) wins 05:58 Reaching your goals vs maintaining them 06:47 There’s no finishing line to improving your health 09:01 Sleep apnea 09:52 Running, the importance of starting where you are, and identity 12:54 What we can learn from Ramadan and Lent 15:07 Making vs holding a commitment 16:29 Are you prioritizing yourself? 17:32 Self-care is not selfish 18:59 Helping you to heal yourself 21:13 What is not prioritizing your health really costing you? 22:46 How Heather’s investment in herself has paid off  Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Loose Skin, Fasting with Thyroid Issues, Fat Bombs vs Fat Fasting, Fasting with Osteoporosis, and More
Episode #197 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Is the transition from peri-menopause to post-menopause without using HRT easier if you are eating holistically and lowering insulin? [01:52] I’ve just joined the TFM Community and feel like my learning curve is vertical! Should I learn the science behind it all first and then start with TRE, moving onto some 24s before joining a coaching group, and then dive into therapeutic fasting, or would it be better to join a coaching group from the start? [04:47] I read that it is difficult to avoid loose skin using autophagy when you have gained and lost weight repeatedly. Is this true? [08:18] Are there any special tricks or accommodations that I need to include in my fasting schedule when I have thyroid issues? [11:04] I've read your blog post about who should avoid fat bombs, but how does that apply to a fat fast? How many grams of fat should we be eating per meal, per day on a fat fast? [14:27] Last summer, my DEXA scans went from osteopenia to osteoporosis. Since then, I’ve been weight training two to three times a week. What is the best way to fit my workouts in around my fasting schedules? [20:46] Which fasting protocols would you recommend for the last 5% of a weight-loss goal? [25:21] Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs  Transcripts of all episodes are available at www.thefastingmethod.com on the Podcast page. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod  Chapters: 00:00 Disclaimer 01:52 Peri to Post-Menopause Transition 04:47 Best Way to Start Fasting 08:18 Avoiding Loose Skin 11:04 Fasting with Thyroid Issues 14:27 Fat Bombs vs Fat Fasts 20:46 Osteoporosis 25:21 Losing the Last 5%  Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Member Transformation: Melanie Bugg
Episode #196 In this week's episode, Coach Bethany gets to talk with Melanie Bugg, a client who shares her health and weight-loss journey. Summary Timestamps: Melanie's journey with fasting and weight loss, and became aware of Dr. Fung's work on fasting. (01:51)  Success with weight loss but regain the following year due to lifestyle changes. (04:54)  Coaching with Bethany to get back on track. (07:13) Analogy about ‘good/bad’ mentality when it comes to fasting and diet. (09:15) How Melanie lost 61 pounds. (11:14) The importance of a positive mindset around food and fasting, and avoiding the ‘good/bad’ mentality. (14:35) How meal prepping and having go-to, default meals helped Melanie stay on track, even when cooking different meals for her son. (17:14) Melanie’s top tip for navigating social situations. (21:16)  Chapters: 00:00 Disclaimer 01:51 Melanie’s weight-loss and fasting journey 04:54 Successful weight loss followed by regain 07:13 Coaching to get back on track 09:15 Analogy about ‘good/bad’ mentality 11:14 61-pound weight loss! 14:35 Importance of a positive mindset 17:14 Meal prepping 21:16 Tip for navigating social situations  Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod  Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The Fasting Method Podcast is your source for the science of intermittent fasting, offering the best advice and most compelling insight on what it takes to lose the weight for good.
Co-hosted by world-leading fasting experts, Megan Ramos, Nadia Pateguana, N.D., and Terri Lance, Ph.D., each episode takes a deep dive on a range of hot topics, and answers listeners' questions about fasting.
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