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The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women | Cynthia Thurlow

Episode 465

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/cynthiathurlow465

Cynthia Thurlow (IG: @cynthia_thurlow_) is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk on intermittent fasting.

With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, she is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health.

Today we're discussing Cynthia's new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging.

If you're a woman interested in intermittent fasting, this comprehensive conversation is for you and how to go about getting the most from this practice. Men stick around, you'll take a lot away from this too.

In this episode, we discuss:

Debunking the myth: Intermittent fasting is unsafe for women
What is intermittent fasting?
The simple and slow approach to start fasting
Are you metabolically flexible?
Understanding what you can consume in a fasted state
How to structure your meals after breaking a fast
Cynthia's typical day of fasting + what she eats
Will adding sugar substitutes to bitter drinks break a fast?
The fasting benefits of spermidine and berberine
What is autophagy?
High intensity interval training (HIIT) can upregulate autophagy
The benefits of C8 MCT oil + how to incorporate it into your diet
How to use detox binders while fasting
Cynthia's transition into health, wellness, and fasting
What age does perimenopause start + common symptoms
How to approach fasting as a woman going through perimenopause
Fasting in menopause
Why stress management is important
The many health benefits of intermittent fasting
The benefits of intermittent fasting & weight training
The best snack recommendations (if needed)
The differences between intermittent fasting for men vs women

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The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women | Cynthia Thurlow